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Santa Cruz Half 4/17/05

Hi,

Santa Cruz, Sunday morning. There were a dozen SJC Fitters or so, and many other runners. I ran with Herzel on an easy pace. It was a nice day and a beautiful course. We even stopped a few times to take pictures during the run. The last spot was right in front of the light house. Only when we turned back to run and finish our last mile, we noticed that we stood right in between the RacePhoto guy and the line he marked on the road ... sorry, man, but we both agree it is the best spot to take this picture. Our time was 1:55:22.

Everything was very well organized - thanks to our Eugene - who was there from early in the morning at the registration desk, when I was still asleep, until very late after the run, at the T-Shirts booth !

After the race I proceeded to give away SJF flyers. It is an interesting experience. In general, I hate all those guys who stand there and try to push their adv into my busy hands. This time I was one of those, hmmm. I was not aggressive, however I took a strategic position at the gate where all people pass on their way home and handed those forms to anyone who was willing to accept them. The parking lot is also a very promising opportunity to get rid of many flyers.

Count on me to run it again next year.

Arnon

posted by Arnon @ 3:17 PM