Illini Run!

Sunday, Chris, Katie, Sarah, Matt, Sean, Kelly, Lauren, and I all joined forces and ran the first annual Illini Run in Lincoln Park. Although we all signed up to run the 5K, Matt got a little carried away (or a little lost) and ended up running an 8K. Actually, most of us got a little lost. The signs weren't very clear, and the help was a little lax given that this was the first year for the event, so several of us ended up running a little under 4 miles, making it more of a 6K if you ask me! Overall we really enjoyed the race despite all the confusion. The sun was shinning along the lake. There was a nice breeze going. The U of I cheerleaders were there rooting us on as we crossed the finish line. And there actually weren't that many participants so it felt more like a family affair than a big race. Afterward we celebrated with brunch at Orange ... the perfect place for Paint the Town Orange!