WHAT WAS AWESOME?
I still like how grassroots this race feels every time I do it. The race is $20. The t-shirts are cotton and the colors scream closeout prices. No big DJs, no big cash rewards, no medals,no anything. It's people who want to run for fun, but with enough competitive spirit to push you up the hills. By placing in my age group, I received a cool steel water bottle and because of the warm weather, the clubhouse was open for a post-race Spotted Cow and sandwich.

WHAT WASN'T SO AWESOME?
The timing system isn't a brand name. Therefore, I can't be too shocked when the timing is off a little bit. The first printout had me winning the race in 1:18:35. I knew that wasn't right, and I informed the great people at inCompetition of the error and went on my merry way. When I looked at the time posted on their Web site, I was shocked to see 1:19:01. With no clocks on the course, the only clock I saw was at the finish line, and I saw it click over to 1:18. That's very frustrating, but then again, maybe I just read the clock wrong as well. Without wearing a watch, I can't really prove it.

For more on this race, check out my blog entry: http://tkmarathonman.blogspot.com/2012/04/race-report-dick-lytie-spring-classic.html