Yaaayy..race season is here and there were a lot of chances to run in Nashville and middle Tennessee today! I rode down to Lynchburg with Team Gay (CG and BG) to cheer Carrie and Judith in the inaugural Oak Barrel Half Marathon. From where I stood, the race seemed to run smoothly and everyone looked like they were having fun...weather not withstanding. The forecast predicted a 50% chance of rain that turned out to be 100%... ugh. The temps were perfect in the mid-50's and the rain eventually stopped with the sun popping out. Judith and Carrie kicked a** and both are ready for the Country Music Marathon and Half on April 24th. I was happy not to be running today (I have taken a little break since Tom King last month) but I can't wait to do Oak Barrel in the future... the course was tough but I love running hills and there is a nasty one between miles 5 and 6. The finisher medals were carved oak barrels (very cool) and the long sleeve tech tees were good looking!
My friend Bob ran the Richland Creek Run here in Nashville and took first place in his AG...are my friend amazing or what? Bob is an incredible runner - he completed 50 states and DC last year. For those who have yet to join the cult, that means he has run a marathon (26.2 miles) in every state plus the District of Columbia...that is one of those achievements that I cannot even wrap my head around.
FYI: There is an article in the April issue of Esquire magazine about Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt. The articles focus is on Bolt's talent and his natural ability- an ability that some say is 30 years ahead of our time...holy %$#t! 1996 Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson is quoted in the article as saying that the runner capable of beating Bolt "has not been born yet." The deeper I go with my running, the more I appreciate the natural talent of the pros and elites. I am in awe of the natural ability they possess and I love to watch them run and follow their careers....Kara Goucher, RyanHall, Meb Keflezighi, Deena Kastor are a few of my favoritres. I mean who really gives a &^%$ about celebutantes and frenemies and all that bullshit? Seriously? I admire real people, living real lives.. authentic, no pretense.
Enough of that...tomorrow should be beautiful and sunny! Happy Easter to all and to all a good night.
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