cursa de cortes ingles

on may 6th i completed the 29th cursa (race) de cortes ingles (a popular depatment store here). i didn't do it alone though. amanda and i went with our friend, irene and matt was there (but WAY ahead). this year there was over 53,000 people participating..that is right. a LOT. it is a course of 11k that takes you through the city center, up the side of montjuic (big hill that forms side of city), in the olympic stadium (around the track) and back down to the main plaza. i couldn't begin to descibe the energy we felt as we ran and walked along with 54,000 other people that we attempting to accomplish the same goal. it felt like something you want to get lost in. and stay. mmm...why isn't more of life like that? ohh...and the proceeds went to a good cause called casal raval. check it out by clicking here. i'm thinking about getting involved there.