I admit to being nervous. I admit to not practicing. I admit that running a race in heels was surprisingly the most fun I’ve had at a race all year.
Shoe Rules
- Minimum heel height of 3 inches with a maximum circumference of 3 inches
- No wedges
- No platforms
- No mules or clogs
- No backless shoes
- No taping or adhering shoes to feet
- Cannot be modified or altered from it’s original design
- No boots
- No part of the shoe can extend above the ankle.
Looks like Johnny Weir found the perfect pair for the men’s race.
There was a 50 yard preliminary heat to determine placement in the final 150 meter race. I was in the 27th heat. I’m happy to report that I did not twist an ankle nor did a fall flat on my face.
While waiting for the official 150 meter race, I was able to snag a spot close enough to watch Regis and Kelly in action.
Around 9:30 a.m. all racers were called to the starting line. When Kristen Chenoweth and Kelly walked over, the ladies went wild trying to work their way to the front. Afraid of being spiked I eased my way towards the back. I also looked to make sure the women behind me didn’t look too eager.
My mantra: “Do not fall down, do not fall down!”
When the horn went off there was a loud stampede of 500 women running in heals. I think everyone was smiling from ear to ear the entire time. The first place winner won a 2011 Jetta and $10,000 cash!
After the race we learned that Zappos was giving everyone a free pair of shoes!!!
This was a great event that benefited The Heart Truth campaign. If you live in NYC, you must add this to your list of things to do next year.
Post the shoes you got! That’s awesome you did this–I’d DEFINITELY fall!
Updated with shoe photo!
I watched on TV and saw the girl dive across the finish line hehe. Congrats on no injury!
I saw that on the news this morning! Congrats! I have to say I would be terrified! But the shoes were so amazing! I definitely want to do it next year!
sounds sooo fun!! perhpas I will have to request a day off next year so I can attend the event 🙂
Oh my gosh I think I would get killed running that race. I haven’t worn heels in 3 years!! Crazy I know.
Haha I remember seeing this on TV before, it always looked fun!
Such a fun event! 🙂
You did WHAT?!!! HAHAH That sounds like an awesome race! Did you see anyone fall?
Yes! Quite a few people stumbled. The key was running on your toes.
This actually looks fun! Before I would have said scary but it looks like it could be a cool race. Those shoes are so cute – did you get to pick them or did everyone get the same style?
There were three styles to choose from.
Ok i would totally run in heels for a free pair!
3″ minimum is pretty high though. Way to go!
Free shoes, I would be participating in a second!!
I think I would seriously hurt myself if I did this race. I wake up with shin pain after just chasing the bus in my flats after a night out… Sounds really fun though!
So impressed that you ran that race! I would’ve fallen flat on my face- I can’t even walk in 3″ heels without feeling like I’ll trip 🙂 Glad you had to much fun!
I’m with Boston Runner. All I can think of when I imagine running in heels is SHIN SPLINTS. Ouch!
But maybe the Cole Haan/Nike colaboration would help with that. Hmmm.
So awesome that you participated and great to hear that it was so fun!
How cool & the cause, great!!!! I wish my crazed feet could fit in cute shoes!!! 🙂
OMG this is out of control fun. Great pics!!!! You are so lucky, what a fun fun race. I am sure the excitement in the air was thick.
I’m so glad you did this sister! I was watching the show wishing I was there the entire time! I miss you and I miss NYC in the fall!! I’m so glad you had such a great time – the shoes are adorable and totally worth it! I’m glad they had your tiny shoe size 😉
I wish they gave out heels at the end of every race!! So fun! I’ve always watched on TV and thought it would be quite the experience. Glad you were able to participate!
I could never, ever do that – I’d be faceplant city! It’s pretty hysterical. Cute shoes though. MUCH better than a too-large t-shirt!
Love the shoes, what an awesome experience! Not breaking anything is a huge accomplishment! I would have for sure. 😛 Great pictures, super funny.
Great job!!!I had a wonderful time…but I am sad to say that despite the event being about women’s HEART health, many showed they didn’t have one at all. In the ABC photos, you can clearly see one of the top 20 (grey/white tank and black shorts) had her shoes TIED…yes TIED to her feet. The female referee ignored us and she only removed them because we all confronted her poor sportsmanship for a charity cause…her boyfriend later verbally attacked several women for ‘snitching’ on her. Yet again, Ida Bernstein was overly aggressive and blantantly pushed people…including CHIOMA! Additionally, several women who ran 6 and 7 second times and won their heats were not in the top 20, but people whom they beat in their heats were! I don’t know what happened, but next year, Regis and Kelly need to concentrate on EFFECTIVE timing equipment and sportsmanship. Its NOT FUN IF ITS NOT FAIR!
On a good note, it was GREAT to meet several other women who were TRUE athletes and enjoyed the company of one another!
Now that is a fun race to run…glad you didn’t fall girl. I’d gone crazy knowing Kristen was there!!! Love her voice and acting.
Holy crap! That’s crazy! I don’t know that I could do it!
How amazing that you did this – I would have been scared out of my mind! Way to go!
And how awesome that you got free shoes – they’re super cute:)
What a fun event! I watched it on TV last year, and I’m so jealous you got to participate! Maybe next year I’ll plan a NYC trip around it. 😉
Cute shoes, too!
That sounds like so much fun, I haven’t gotten up to running yet, but I totally would have done this race and I would have brought my friend too! I definitely have something to look forward to next year 🙂
I run (and do backbends!) while performing in heels on a regular basis – and saw this from my hotel room in South Carolina, thinking “THIS is a race I could run!” I hope I’m home next year to run it! Congrats – and cute shoes! =)
How fun!! I can’t even walk down the street in heels, let alone run in them. Cute shoes!