I that a pained look. You feel really awkward people cheering at you. Everyone in the race is very much the center of attention. There were bands playing school and adults. People singing. People cheering. Wonderful encouraging chalk words I really think that was my favorite. Very nice children cheering encouraging. People handing out water. Police on motorbikes and in their cars monitoring the run and traffic. It was really incredible. Would I do it again....probably yes. I just need a walking partner... I am off to work on my husband what fun it would be to do it with him.