Happy October

On Sunday was the annual "Corri la Vita", a walk to benefit cancer patients in Florence. This year, over 8,000 people signed up to give donations, raise support and walk and run for the Florentine residents. All of the proceeds go straight to work specifically in Florence. It was such a fun experience, crowed and sweaty, but very fun. There were hills, skinny Italian men in short shorts, a plethera of running shoes, and free water at the end of the race. A few of a my roommates and a few classmates signed up for the 6K walk, which ended up being more of an 8K hike. It was great exersize, and as you will see, we got to walk to some of the most panoramic spots in Florene.

This is a view of the runners speeding down the Arno.

This was one of the delightful little hills we got to climb!

But it was worth it, because this was the view from the top of that little hill.

The Finish Line!

So many people came out for this cause, which was wonderful. I was astouded at how many people ran this race- and not the 8K...no no no.... the 12K. My friends and I were some of the very few that walked this "walk". And not just a stroll down the street. We were clippin at a pretty nice pace. No wonder everyone in Italy is skinny and beautiful- they are all in excellent shape. Me on the other hand, well, we're working on it. I'm eating so much better here, doing pilates every morning, and walking a lot during the day. This walk was a good jump start for me.