Woke up to rain and lots of it. I was very hesitant about going and finally right at 7 decided to go. I knew my little sister would be there, plus some neighbors and of course Allie McBeal. We both decided to wear our spurs jerseys and hold a single red rose so we could spot each other. Anyhows I was cold so I was covered from head to toe, even my face so of course Allie didn't recognize me. She thought I was her lunatic stalker (cough burt). Luckily once I removed my hat, ear muffs, turtle neck, scarf & face mask she recognized me. So the race started a little late, which actually worked out well because the rain stopped during the race. I would consider this a hard course. Lots of hills. But I got to meet JulieC along the way. She just passed me a couple times, no biggie. Super nice though so I'll forgive her. I felt the finish line was a little hidden and I was a bit disappointed in my time. I felt like I could have gone faster, but I also really feel like this was a great 2011 race debut for me. I'm excited for the summer of races! After the race I talked to all of my new friends and I carried a cold, shivering, blue, limping Allie to my car and wrapped her in warm blankets. jk but I would have. She did awesome today, 1st place of course! Super nice gal! So glad I could chat with her for a bit. I asked her to sign the 8x10 picture I brought of her, but she declined. Hard course, but it was fun to run a race w/ lots of people I knew. Especially ones from our hood. splits later.
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