Greatest .85 miles ever

Some say it’s the most CSAUP of all. Some say it’s the best day of the year. Undoubtedly, it was a beautiful day and set up to be the greatest .85 miles ever.

The gathering started at 10:30 although YHC noted that the PAX was to muster at 11. I guess they were super excited get it on!

Once everyone was at the house, we explained most of the rules, said the Pledge of Allegiance and then clown car’ed to the AO. Tables were set up at the transition area. Nantan to be Flintstone would keep the time and make sure all PAX obeyed the rules for drinking their beers and such. Oompa and JJ volunteered to be proctors for the turnaround at the far end of the route. There was even a snaggle toothed neighbor who was curious what all the commotion was in the culdesac. No worries, mister, we’re just here for a quick competition.

The spectators were in position and fanfare was at a fever pitch. Once all the runners were accounted for and the rules were given, Flintstone started the countdown, and the race was on!

Beers were cracked and guzzled then the PAX started a-running! They were pretty close to begin with and thanks to Leppard’s play-by-play commentary, we were all up on the happenings. Lap 1 went by without too much of a problem except a couple or the PAX decided they couldn’t carry on (you hate to see it) but the rest kept on pushing. Beer and lap 2, then 3 and finally 4 were finished with lots of swillin’, cussin’ and even a little merlot from the Freight. It was awesome! Sure we may have only run .85 miles but we all did the same distance and maybe next year we’ll get the mileage right.

The race was finished, and the throng headed to YHC’s house for some well deserved rest and relaxation with plenty of 2nd F to go around. In the end, some came and conquered but everyone agreed, this is THE CSAUP event of the year. Mark your calendar for next year’s edition.