Louis Mykoff fully supports the ALS ice bucket challenges, but a year ago his ice buckets were used for two swollen knees, not a viral video. There were shin splints and toenails falling off, too, and he lost 12 pounds from his already thin frame running 125 miles from Baton Rouge to New Orleans.
225 has partnered with the popular downtown 5K group Happy’s Running Club. To encourage health and exercise in the community, we are offering participants in the weekly runs a chance to win prizes. To celebrate our partnership we have rolled out these soft, breathable New Balance running shirts in men’s and women’s cuts, and all emblazoned with #gethappy225.
Calling it the Red Crescent Run, the former McKinley track runner bolted along the top of the levee, across rocks and all, in five days, sleeping in a camper each night.
Use this hashtag when you run with Happy’s. The group takes off from Third Street at 6 p.m. every Tuesday, rain or shine. The shirts are available for purchase through the club. happysrunningclub.com