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New Orleans’ Time to Shine

4 Feb


My apologies to Indianapolis. I am sure you are a fine city and fully respect the Colts and your cutie pie quarterback Peyton Manning. But it appears that 2010 is New Orleans’ year.

Not only are the Saints going to the Super Bowl for the first time, but it’s all happening at Mardi Gras time! I hear that the Big Easy is quite electric right now. Just take a look at the recent press about New Orleans and the Saints:

And the Who Dat Nation Doesn’t Stop Just in New Orleans. Indeed it is also in Houston, where a number of N.O. natives were relocated after Hurricane Katrina. Many are saying that a win for the Saints may be just the thing for reviving the city after a long, slow recovery. And even if they don’t win, they certainly have a fun song to unite them all. Enjoy this Who Dat song and video from Ashley Forrestier:

Photo © New Orleans CVB

Empire State of Climb

1 Feb


February 2 in the U.S. means one thing to many people – Groundhog Day. But to the members of the New York Road Runners Club, February 2 is the day to run up all 1,575 stairs of the Empire State Building.

This race is not for the faint of heart, nor is it for just anybody. In fact, you must be invited to participate.

Athletes must apply to be invited to participate, with selections based on athletic ability and background. NYRR reserves the right to accept or reject entries as necessary to accomodate the narrowness of the the stairwell.

Are you wondering how long it takes to run up all of those stairs (86 floors)? The current record holders are Paul Crake (Men, 2003) in 9:33 and Andrea Mayr (Women, 2006) in 11:23.

Want to see what a race to the top looks like? Check out this video below:

Photo © wallyg