Saturday, May 27, 2006

Run, then Eat

Taking advantage of a rare Saturday off, I entered a 10k. Today's race was called the Run to the Sun but it should have been called the Run to the Top of the Mountain. Before the race I thought the wind that dropped the temperature 30 degrees into the 70s would be the problem. But the wind was hardly a factor compared to the steep grade up to the foothills of Sunrise Mountain. Running without a watch for the 2nd straight week I didn't know my time until the results were posted. But time was irrelevant compared to finishing position. I was 38th overall out of 138 runners and 4th in my age group. Ironically I beat the top 20-year-olds as the winner in the 20-24 male age group was behind me. Instead of a trophy I won a $25 cash prize in the post-race drawing. As much as a struggle was the Everest-like out bound leg, coming home was a blast as I finished just over 50 minutes. It was about a 10-minute pace out and a 6-minute pace back.

For lunch former Hilton sports book manager Cyril Burger comped Lynda & I at the Flamingo buffet. It's no longer the Flamingo Hilton. It was busy on the holiday weekend and there was a wedding party holding its reception at the buffet. The comp was valued at $42 but I don't think I got my money's worth in salad and cookies. Besides it's hard to eat animals with all the ducks, geese, turtles, flamingos, fish and other creatures that look in from the outside area. Lynda enjoyed the variety of choices and the only casualty was my "Defenders of Wildlife" hat that was blown into oblivion off my head on the walk from the parking garage.

 

 

 

 

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Top quarter of the finishing field is a great effort,and what a workout.I cant remember,do you eat fish?That will be a real treat for me in Alaska,great seafood.Today is the Buffalo marathon,will be very warm and humid,but for me a nice ride along the river before my household chores.Nice day to hang out at home before dealing with the next Sabre game.