4/17-4/19... The "Real" Race Reports

Ok, now that I'm back in NC and semi caught up on this past weekend's events, time to redo that race report!

• Bri and Tassie (the Gaal's dog) ran in the Umstead Coalition Run (4-mile). Bri was the 2nd female overall, although Tassie apparently "out-nosed" her at the finish line (... so even their dog is fast). CONGRATS BRI & TASSIE!!! Results
• Marty was first across the line at the Triangle Orthopaedic Sprint Tri. However, because of the weird time trial format, he was technically 2nd by 5sec (either way, that's still awesome). GREAT JOB MARTY!!! Results
• TAF was well-represented at the Flying Pirate Half Marathon. John Crews (TAF Elite) was 1st by a full 3min (not only is that crazy... but didn't he just win a race last weekend too?!?). Lisa Howell also ran well, grabbing 2nd in her age group. NICE JOB JOHN AND LISA!!! Results
• John Royal defended his title in the Fiesta Biathlon... CONGRATS!!! Results
• Meghan and Gary ran in the Boston Marathon on Mon. Gary, with camera in hand, ran "for fun"... although he still was well under 4hrs! I had intended to follow Gary's lead (sans camera though)... realized around mile 23 or so that I wasn't dead... so I pushed the last 5Kish and managed to run a PR. Highlights of the run included a little girl yelling to me that she "liked my socks" (apparently bright red compression socks are now in fashion) and running with my sister from 24-25.5miles. Also, saw a lot inspiring athletes, the most memorable of which was watching the Hoyt's tackle the second of the Newton hills. It was a great day for running... 2011 is going to be AWESOME! Results (Gary - 3:48:20, Meghan - 3:22:57).

WAHOOO AND CONGRATS EVERYONE ON SOME AWESOME PERFORMANCES!!! Enjoy the rest of the week, and remember that registration for Run for Our Heroes (TAF-target race) is this Thurs. at TAF from 5-7. Oh, and make sure you wish Mike Z. a happy birthday if you haven't already!!! #20