Just got in from Chicago were we competed in the Urbanathlon. The race went very well we all stuck together and enjoyed the day as a group taking it all in together. It was a great way to spend the morning.
The day started with a cab ride to the start. Anything with these guys is a fun adventure full of laughter and a lot of silliness. Once at the start we checked in our things and decided what to wear for the race. A little hail and cool temperatures at the start required some planning to keep from being miserable for the next couple of hours.
We started out at a comfortable pace and maintained it for the remainder of the race stopping only to complete the obstacles laid out throughout the course. The first was a tires. This was the easiest of the challenges and everyone made to through very well. We then ran from Navy Pier along the shore line taking in the sights of the lake and the sky line. Next up was the monkey bar crossing. Again not hitches and everything is going along smoothly. We continue running to the furthest point of the race successfully conquer the Marine hurdles and head to the stadium were things slowed a bit due to traffic on the stairs. Everyone snakes there way up and down several stairs and exit the stadium heading for the finish. Just before the line we hurdle some cabs and scale the wall, crossing the line together.
The end of the race was a very cold rain and kind of dampened our post race plans so we headed back to the hotel to get warm and start our day enjoying the city.
