Photo courtesy of McCarran International Airport |
McCarran International Airport opened its new $2.4 billion Terminal 3 on June 27, and the month of June was devoted to a series of special events for the big occasion. The first of those was the Terminal 3 Fun Run, 5K and 10K, which took place on June 2. Nearly 900 of us enjoyed the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to run on the miles of new roads around the terminal that would never again be open to foot traffic. Proceeds benefitted at-risk children in Clark County.
This event had the largest array of pre- and post-race snacks I've ever seen. I was amazed to see a food station offering lettuce wraps, filled with ground beef, before the race started. I cannot eat before a race because I get sick to my stomach, even with something as mild as a protein bar. The thought of consuming spicy meat before running made me queasy, so I gave that table wide berth. I did, however, load up after the race and had a ton of goodies to enjoy later at home. :)
This event was also one of the hottest I have ever done. When I finally checked the temperature on my iPhone weather app, I discovered it was only 88 degrees. It felt like 110! The fresh, deep, dark blacktop, not having been grayed by the elements yet, must have been reflecting heat back up.
I had a great time doing this race, but I wish I'd had a chance to check out the terminal more. McCarran has created a terrific media kit that showcases the art and architecture of the expansion, so I have a sense of what I missed. I'll be sure to check it out all when I finally get a chance to transit through that terminal.
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