It’s called the Big Chill, and its a 5k run/walk race thing that benefits local children in need. It attracted more than 4500 runners this year, who each donated a toy to participate. Happy feelings and Christmas cheer. And lungs about to collapse and legs I can’t feel anymore. All in good holiday spirits. 
A polar bear with sneakers, because he runs, and a scarf, because he's cold.
SO, a short list of some of the people who passed me as I slowly lost the sensation in my face and forgot how to breath:
- A man dressed as Santa.
- A man dressed as Larry the Lighthouse.
- Army ROTC carrying their gear.
- A girl dressed in lime green spandex, neon purple sweatshirt, white head band, and yellow knee socks.
- Several old men.
- Several old women.
- A BLIND MAN.
- Fourteen of my friends.
- A white family (5 year old included).
- My running partner.
Day well spent. 
