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US National White Water Center – Frigid 5K Run and Plunge – Video

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US National White Water Center - Frigid 5K Run and Plunge
TO DONATE: http://www.Run4Papa.com I am just an average person doing extraordinary things. Frigid Temperatures + Cold Surprise = Race Day in the South Born in the great state of Michigan, you wouldn #39;t think a mere 30 degrees would be that abnormal of a temperature in February; however, living in North Carolina for the last decade, 30 degrees is downright freezing. And yes, your blood does warm up living down south. As I glanced outside, part of me was hoping several inches of snow would trickle down from the sky even if it meant shutting down half the city (cue all my Northern friends laughing and rolling their eyes). My good friend Jeramy was eager and excited to notch his first 2013 race under his belt. I asked him if he minded filming me jumping into the water after the race. His response, "If I am going to wake up this early, run in this weather, you best believe I am jumping in that ice cold water!" Touche. COLD is an understatement and fun doesn #39;t do that moment justice. COLD is an understatement and fun doesn #39;t do that moment justice. As the gun went off, Jeramy and I jogged the 5K that covers the length of the Whitewater Center Parkway, occasionally stopping for pictures and encouraging fellow runners. The actual run itself was average at best as we looped up the parkway and then wrapped around back again. Several times I heard people say "Go Doc Go" or "Keep running for Papa!" The exhilarating part of the run was approaching the finish line! I could see a large group of ...

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