I'm Feeling Lucky..

Bay to Breakers 2004

Bay to Breakers is the oldest consecutively run footrace in the world. The 12K race was established in 1912 as a way to boost the spirit of San Francisco after the devastation of the 1906 earthquake. Last year I attended the race as a spectator with the SF Bay Area Photogroup and had a great time. But the runners seemed to have so much fun that it made me think about participating myself.

It's one year later and I feel a sudden urge to force myself into exercising more. So I bought myself some new running shoes, got myself an iPod shuffle and... I signed up for Bay to Breakers as a member of the Google team. After long deliberations the team was called "I'm Feeling Lucky" . I never considered running a fun activity but with increasing stress levels in my job and ongoing efforts to mend a broken heart, I actually enjoy my daily run in the hills of Palo Alto late at night. The crispy air, speed metal on my iPod and my body grasping for oxygen are making it a transcendental experience.

Is it because of the original intention of the race to boost people's spirit? Is it because of our team name? All of a sudden this Saturday I have both a breakfast date and a lunch date. I'm feeling lucky!!