Race Against Racism

    371 was the number pinned to my chest, and 30:01 was the time that I finished.  With the wind at my back, the road glistening with last night's rain, and steam rising from my sweat soaked head I participated in Penn State's Annual Race against Racism! 

    This year over a hundred people raced with the top runner wearing a pair of jeans and running a 16:12; second place when to a young man in a bow-tie and suit(16:20)---that's almost three consecutive 5min miles; which makes me sick!  But I was happy with my time and happy that I was able to aid in this worthy cause.  All the proceeds from the race go towards educational and awareness diversity programing done on campus.  It's one small way we can continue breaking down racial barriers and squashing the ignorance that damages so many people's lives.  Plus, what a great way to get a good run in on a beautiful saturday morning.