Rocky Steps

I am a big Rocky fan. And if you watch any of the Rocky movies, you will know that the most famous scene in all the Rocky movies is Rocky's training run up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. After Rocky runs up the steps, he will lift his arms in victory and spin around in joy. Since the first movie came out in 1976, thousands of people have run up the steps to emulate Rocky; a movie character which I always think symbolises much that is good about the human spirit.

Below is a video I found on Youtube. It is actually the final montage shown during the ending credits of Rocky 6. You will see young, old, fat, thin, Americans, Asians and basically people from all walks of life running up the steps in Rocky fashion. I always find the video inspiring and think when it will be my turn to run up the steps.




Well, I decided it is about time I drive out of NYC to Philadelphia to run the Rocky steps and eat Philly cheese steak tomorrow. Guess who is listening to the Rocky theme on his Ipod now? One more thing I can cross out of the list of things to do and see in my life.