Discussion: what are you on?

You must have been sneaking some serious jalapeno ice cream in without logging it. Looking good, dude!

That explains why there was a red map left at the start when I got there. I thought maybe someone was out there on a memory-o.

:) the trick is to have Boris start 3 minutes after you and then run like he's a ferocious hairy bear out to eat you..... actually doesn't take too much imagination.

thanks though! I'm hoping that these past few races will be an indication of necessary speed for US champs

" he's a ferocious hairy bear out to eat you" looks like he ate your splits after all (at least temporary) :) good job btw!!!

Ah yes, I had the same experience at Pawtuckaway this year. The hairy bear does inject some urgency and focus into a race.

some creature from catching features comes to mind... wrong species, but still seems to fit

I don't know what it is, but if it could be bottled...

but if it could be bottled...
"hairy beer"?

The only thing I can recommend is a very large mug of black tea with some milk and lots of sugar (Lipton yellow label, or red rose, or earl grey are all fine). The caffeine is perhaps the culprit, but one tea bag probably doesn't have enough caffeine to make a huge difference. Anyway, that's what I like the morning of a race :)