Last night, the annual Torchlight 5K Run kicked off Minneapolis’ Aquatennial Celebration. I’m not exactly sure what Minneapolisians are celebrating with Aquatennial, but its basically a 10 day party. I think they are celebrating the one week a year when the weather is actually warm 
This is the first time I did not participate in a run and acted as a spectator. As I watched hundreds of people cross the finish line, I saw several people bent over in pain, dry heaving, wobbling on their legs, and sweating profusely. Not one smile. Are people actually enjoying themselves? Why do people do this? 
Bravo to the runners. I know it is a personal satisfaction to compete within yourself to accomplish a goal. I know its a natural high, but it was an interesting perspective looking from the outside in. Coaching is the same perspective…an interesting perspective.
