Live entertainment was provided by Lacy Jade, who sang one of the most amazing renditions of the National Anthem--no frills, no added crap, just pure, unadulterated and heartwarming.
After locating the beer tent, I wandered about until I bumped into some of my running girls.
The race started at 8:15 am. According to my Polar HRM, I finished in a PR 43:50 finishing with the following mile times: 8:32, 8:40, 9:22 (estimated), 9:22 (estimated), and finishing with a 7:52. How did I feel? I felt great for the first 500 yards or so, then I started to feel a bit nauseous. I had to take two water stops over the course of the event. In between miles 1 and 2, I did stop for about 15-20 seconds to chat with my friends Kristian and Quince, who were doing the 5K Trolley Walk.
After the race, I regrouped with the girls, stretched a bit, and then headed to the beer tent to enjoy some nice, cold cups of Michelob Ultra. I quickly snagged two full cups and camped out. Kristian and Quince showed up a few minutes later followed by Eric and Ivan. There was also a special guest appearance by Emylie and Zorah.
We headed down to the race course to watch the elite runners compete in the Minyard Invitational 8K road race for $10K.
I was dropped off at my car around 11:30 am. Realizing I was in absolutely no condition to drive, I walked back to the grounds to enjoy more beer and see who else I could bump into. I ran into Jim and his girlfriend, a competitor in the elite race. I met some of their friends and chatted the time away. At one point, Lacy Jade came over after finishing her set and enjoyed a beer with us.
Clearly some of the spectators had a bit more fun than I did...FYI...
Anyway, my friend Brandon came over and gave me a lift and we went to go get something to eat at Dream Café. Afterwards, he dropped me of at home so I could pass out in peace.
Again the day was absolutely fantastic. The weather, the music, the crowd, the beer, everything!!!
Looking forward to next year!!!
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