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SUMMERVILLE AREA RECREATION
Running
Down the
Runners approaching the finish
line in downtown Charleston.
THE 2008
COOPER RIVER
BY STACY E. DOMINGO
BRIDGE RUN
Dream
ON YOUR MARK ... GET SET ...
GO!
In 2007, more than 38,000 people Preparing for one of the most
Now that you have eaten your pow-
lined up in Mount Pleasant for the popular races in the Southeast takes
er breakfast and consumed plenty of
Cooper River Bridge Run and set commitment and foresight. Many
fluids, it is time to hit the pavement.
their sights on reaching downtown successfully complete the run with
Enjoy the panoramic views, the
Charleston. Similar numbers are little effort, while others enjoy the
crowds cheering along the streets
expected April 5 for the 2008 walk at a slower pace. Occasionally
in historic downtown Charleston,
version of one of the world’s most runners are surprised to find they
helicopters hovering overhead and
popular races. are competing against the many
local radio stations providing music
The bulk of the 10K race will elite athletes who visit Charleston
to the beat of your feet.
be on the 2.5-mile-long Arthur annually to participate in the
Once you cross the finish line,
Ravenel Jr. Bridge, which spans the race. On occasion, big stars such
remember to keep walking so that
Cooper at a height of around 200 as Oprah Winfrey or Bill Murray
those behind you can make their
feet and will, of course, be closed to make the trek.
best time. Proceed to the post-race
vehicular traffic during the run. The Web site www.BridgeRun.
exposition, where you will find
“This is a point-to-point race,” com offers plenty of information,
food, fun and many people with
explains Tami Bourne, assistant race including map layouts, directions,
whom to swap stories. Everyone,
director for the Cooper River Bridge shuttle schedules, race advice and
including walkers, will receive a 10K
Run. “Going from Mount Pleasant to important dates and times.
time at a later date.

Charleston makes us unique because “It’s a family event,” Bourne
you actually feel like you are getting points out, “because we want par-
If you weren’t able to participate in
somewhere instead of running in a ents and children to enjoy a healthy
the 2008 Bridge Run, there is always
circle. The bonus is the beautiful scen- lifestyle together.”
next year. Check the Web site for
ery you get to enjoy along the way.” Jogging with a stroller is discour-
details and start training.
aged during the race for safety
reasons, but they are permitted dur-
ing the walk. Families with younger
children are encouraged to partici-
pate in the Kids Run at Hampton
Park the day before the race.
Left: More than 38,000 people participated in the
2007 Cooper River Bridge Run. Right: Runners
are jubilant when they complete the 2.5 mile run.
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