Okay… maybe we didn’t dash, but we did complete the 5k walk to benefit The Sustainability Institute on Saturday morning (there was also an 8k run). Quite a few people were out, and I have to say I was really impressed with the way everything turned out.
We started up at the School of the Arts and in Oak Terrace Preserve (which happens to be just a hop, skip, and jump from our house) and continued through Park Circle until it ended up at 10 Storehouse Row. It was Charleston’s first “green” race, and the event also showcased the various green communities (such as Oak Terrace Preserve, Mixon, and Hunley Waters) and initiatives that are integrating into the North Charleston Park Circle area. Even the race packs cut down on the use of paper and plastic (they were reusable shopping bags from Whole Foods).
We were part of a team (Jade Water Designs) with our friends (who also happen to live in Park Circle). With a total of 17 (or was it 19?) members, we won the award for largest team, and everyone got a $10 gift certificate to Try Sports.
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