Run Like Hell Freezes Over

While riding through downtown Portland this morning, we encountered an enthusiastic gathering of runners getting ready to start “Run Like Hell.” We stopped to take a few photos and watch the start of the race.

Twenty minutes later, the scantily clad participants were still shivering on the line and unable to begin due to a broken down train blocking Naito Way.

Runners line up for the start of Run Like Hell. Photo by Leann Warren.

We hung out for a while, meeting Mr. Beefy, who was there to cheer on the runners.

Mr. Beefy

Finally, we decided to head over and see what was happening on Naito Way. Apparently the train suffered a broken air hose and it was taking a while to get it fixed. As a result, participants in the half marathon had to come to a screeching halt with several miles left in their race. A number of the folks we talked to had been waiting more than 30 minutes in an effort to finish the run. Brrrrrr.

Run Like Hell half marathon participants wait for a train to clear the roadway. Photo by Leann Warren.

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A native Oregonian, Leann was born and raised in Corvallis, graduated from the University of Oregon, and has lived in Portland since 1987. She's worked in radio for 25 years in just about every capacity: on air, promotions, production, and for the past 13 years in the digital world.Leann is the Director of Web Services at PRP.