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Human Race – Mexico City

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On a crisp sunny Sunday morning in Mexico City, red shirted men and women filtered into the center of the “Ångel de la Independencia” (the Angel of Independence) round-about which is located caddy corner from Chapultepec forest which is Mexico City’s version of Central Park. The Nike Human Race in Mexico City was underway. Bystanders flocked to vendors who were selling churros (chocolate filled, tube looking pastries) and coffee. As the sun rose, runners moved to the middle of the round-about and began to warm up. A constant and disembodied voice boomed from the loudspeakers telling the runners to stretch their arms and legs in preparation for the race. The same announcer encouraged participants to be at one with all the runners in distant cities where other Nike Human Races were taking place. Designated cheer leaders in hooded red body suits marked “espiritu” or spirit¨?Äùfurther built excitement and motivation for both the runners and onlookers.

At 8:00am thousands of runners blasted through the red Nike archway on “Misisipi” (Mississippi River) street. On the course, Nike Human Racers passed by the “Museo de Antropolog” (National Museum of Anthropology), Chapultepec forest and some of Mexico City’s finest hotels and restaurants. As the first runners neared the finish line, families, friends and excited race watchers cheered on the runners with shouts of encouragement and support. People lined the streets with cameras, food and signs aimed at their loved ones. Many runners carried Mexican flags and one adventurous soul even sported an Aztec head dress!

Mexico City put on a world class race. People came together to get fit and advocate for worthwhile causes like the fight against cancer. 25,000 people ran, large swaths of people enjoyed the early morning event and the race closed with two well-known Mexican bands, Maldita Vecindad and los Hijos del Quinto Patio. All in all, the event was a huge success. See the video for a look at the action!

  • Jay

    I have been wearing and giving out livestrong wristbands for years. My father finally submitted to his illness this past summer.

    Was wondering if it might be a thought to design another wristband. Possibly a black wristband with IN MEMORY stamped on it?

    Being from a military fmaily, at his funeral I was in my Dress Blue Uniform and was not authorized to wear a black arm band; however, I could have and would have definitely provided a different symbol of love and loss during such a trying period. I believe the LAF does miracles-but many have to still say good-bye.

    thanks
    Jay -

  • violeta caravantes

    hola, necesitamos ayuda por favor…..desde hace unas semanas le detectaron cancer de huesos y de pulmon a mi tio, su cancer se encuentra en una etapa avanzada,pero el doctor nos nos da muchas esperanzas de que no siga avanzando y da?ɬ±ando otros organos, al momento a recibido una quimioterapia y a evolucionado satisfactoriamente, el problema es que no tenemos los suficientes recursos economicos y no se de que manera los podamos solventar, y quisiera saber si ustedes a travez de su fundacion nos pudieran ayudar