After much prompting from my friend I competed in a 5 km run today. I survived the experience, and actually enjoying myself immensely. This is all part of my new philosophy of living in the "challenge zone".
It was interesting to be a newbie at the event, as it gave me an appreciation for what it must feel like to come to an autox for the first time (it's been a long, long time since I was an autox newbie -- 21 years!). Anyway, the entire event ran much like a grassroots race -- people were pretty excited by their hobby, and were excited for others to participate, too.
It helped with the cabin-fever I've been experiencing -- two more months before the cars come out.
I'm ridiculously proud of the fact that I finished (mid-pack, no less), even though 5k is a cake-walk for serious runners.
Rob
That is the way I am with bicycle racing....I start towards the back because I know I don't have the legs to run at the front. I enjoy myself and use the best line and maximum cornering speed (sound familiar, anyone? 
) to try and pass as many folks as I can. The only difference is that I watch the ladies race from the sidelines as they run at a different time from the dudes.
