JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Run Rich, run! On Friday, First Coast News anchor Rich Donnelly ran the 40-yard dash in a full suit and dress shoes. He was joined by Multiskilled Journalist Andrew Badillo, khakis, polo shirt and sneakers, and Marketing Producer Taylor Kravtin, who sported jeans, T-shirt and sneakers.
It's a riff on NFL Network host Rich Eisen’s segment where he runs the 40-yard dash in a full suit at the NFL Combine each year.
But why? Part of the campaign is to encourage viewers to also run the 40-yard dash in their workplace to draw attention to a cause.
Specifically, St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Donnelly went first clocking a 5.75, followed by Kravtin who, well, at least he broke a 10.0 after falling down. And, to his credit, he finished the race. Badillo, with his super long strides, turned in the best time at 5.55.
The runners want to encourage anyone watching to donate to St. Jude's by clicking here.
Since 2013, only NFL 11 players have run a 40-yard-dash under 4.30 seconds. That would be a legendary time.
By comparison, in 2011, NFL offensive guard Isaiah Thompson ran a 6.0 second 40-yard dash.
It's one of the worst times in NFL history, according to sportscasting.com.
What time do you think Donnelly got?