Loop the Loop

The race today was pretty good in terms of running, but the course kinda sucked. It took us into the near west side, which was a mixture of smells: chocolate factory (yum!), industrial and garbage (not so yum). Also, the traffic wasn't as blocked off as I would like. A SUV turned out of a townhouse parking lot behind me (going the other way, thankfully). Also, there was debris in the road and somewhat treacherous terrain. I managed to finish in about 31 minutes, 40 seconds, which I was very happy with, given my lack of training. The post-race snacks were probably the best I have had: giant cookies, cold stone creamery ice cream, and yummy vitamin water (my new best friend). Luckily Dotsie the Clown wasn't as scary as I thought she would be and I only saw her briefly before the race.