Now I must say that Marathon running is not my thing. I am sure there are many many people who have run the L.A. Marathon and other Marathons before.... but to those running it for the first time - I salute you! That takes a lot! It's gotta be harder than stilt walking!
So Team to End AIDS has 'cheerleaders ' set up along the West Hollywood run route to cheer on runners as they make the 26-mile journey from downtown L.A. to the ocean. This year I was proud to support the runners with my fellow Stilt Circus members.
My first text message to my fellow stilt members this morning read "Looks Rainy?" Jen's reply was "Supposed to rain this afternoon." So we decided to pack it up and head on down! I had worked so hard on my cute runner stilt outfit that I really was excited to be there. We packed the car and noticed it's starting to sprinkle a bit. We took the back roads through the Hollywood Hills (way to go with the mappage Rob!) and park near the Mile 15 marker for the race.
The discussion begins ... should we go up on stilts? Jen reply's .... "I need an umbrella" and I'm in agreement. We hop into the (very conveniently located) store and bought over-priced umbrellas. Umbrellas in hand ... We decide to carefully put on our stilts and give it a try. Hmmm... I'm getting wetter by the moment ... this umbrella is terribly small ... OH there goes a runner! And another and another! Pretty soon we are up there cheering and making people smile.
I have never been on my stilts in the rain. It was pouring. It was soaking everyone to the skin but we were all there TOGETHER! I am happy to have taken this new adventure with all of those who dared to do something that in my mind is the ultimate challenge!
Enjoy our Photos ... Check out me in my 'PRETTY HURTS' shirt tooo
GOOOOO MARATHON RUNNERS!
PS - Safety is always 1st. I had on all my safety gear and at no time felt uncomfortable. No need to worry Mom!
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