Achilles Hope and Possibility 5 Miler

June 30 was my second annual running of the Achilles Hope and Possibility 5 Miler.   After my first run last year I vowed that as long as I was living in NYC I would also participate in the race.  It is so inspirational to see all the runners of various capabilities participating.   One of my running sole sister's from BGR! ran the race with her nephew who has Down Syndrome.  Many of the ladies joined in as his running crew.  I lost them in the beginning but I was there to cheer them in.  He had such a look of pure joy as he came to the finish line.   There were visually impaired runners, blade runners,  hand cyclists, and wheel chair participants.   I always get reminded how fortunate I am to be able to participate full-bodied.  It was a very tough run. First of all it was a long training run day.  I did 5.5 miles before the race with another one of my sole sisters at 1:1 intervals.  It was already hot and humid when we started at 7am.  It only got worst.  By 9 am it was baking.  I did 2:1 intervals for the run but with no plans of racing.  I walked it I felt I needed more of break.  I stopped at every water station and poured water on myself.  I had my camelbak and went through 50 oz in the first portion of the run and another 35 oz during the second portion.   I am trying to get acclimated to the heat and humidity but I have no problem slowing down and listening to my body.