Stairs - and lots of them!

Today I actually attempted to "train" for the Tackle the Tower race. After going to three different "tall" buidlings, I finally found someone kind enough to allow me to run their stairs. I climbed 25 flights of stairs (16-17 steps per flight) in a reasonable amount of time. I was pleased that I didn't feel like tossing my cookies in the stairwell...although I have to say I saw some bizarre stuff in the stairwell. I had no idea that people actually sneak out to the stairs to smoke - I kind of thought that was off limits...especially in Ohio. Two weeks to go and I'm determined not to be an embarassment to my age group!