Happily this turns out to be one of those “all’s well that ends well” experiences for me. The race starts in “waves” of one person every 15 seconds. Facing only 16 competitors, my turn to cross the start line arrives in no time at all.
All I can think as I solitarily attack this course is that my sister, Val, would wholeheartedly approve of my race strategy. She advocates racing exclusively in events where winning in at least one’s age group is almost guaranteed due to lack of competition.
Laughed out loud at your running adventure. God bless you girl for participating in the cold weather. You’re right though….bragging rights are totally yours. Just keep saying THIRD overall… you’re awesome! Miss u.
You are awesome too! Glad it made you laugh – be safe and Merry Christmas!!
I got a big chuckle out of this one, CONGRATULATIONS, not so much on the race but for getting up at that UNGODLY hour!!! You only get up at that time in the morning to make a required house or AIRPLANE payment, not to just walk around and freeze. I thought about Sandy and I coming out to keep you straight, then I remembered you saying you had a stubborn streak, between YOURS and my WIFE’S I would probably end up doing the race by myself at that time of day. Mercy…….what a scary thought. Love ya take care. GOD BLESS
JD/SD
Jim & Sandy
Glad you got a chuckle! I can just picture us and the burros all out in the road at dawn, what a mess!! Love you guys too – Merry Christmas!
If you join the burro race and run/walk with a burro and wear an appropriate New Years costume (maybe the New Years baby) me and my dominator wife will load up the RV and make a beeline for Benson just to watch and of course to share some New Years cheer.
BTW good story 🙂
A Baby New Year outfit might be a little too “exposed” for the cool temps I expect on New Year’s Day. Gosh as much as I would LOVE to see you guys, I may have to wait for the next opportunity!!
Reminds me of the time I was named to the All-State Band (1962) because no one else tried out in the baritone saxaphone spot.
NC
Hahaha!! Guess we all have to learn to take a win whenever one is offered! Had no idea you also played the baritone sax. Next time we meet, we must have a jam with multiple musical instruments for each of us!