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| - This is always an annual favorite and despite my piss-poor training this year (2009), I still had a great time. Registration pick up was extremely easy and smooth. Keeping with family tradition, we cycled between the Michelob Ultra stand and the "Red Beans and Rice" stand at the Expo. I did about 20 laps on Saturday afternoon (did I mention my piss-poor training?).
The race ran smoothly, as always. My only gripe is that the course takes you down the "fast food alley" of McDowell Road.....not exactly the most exciting path. But, it does end beautifully as you cross Tempe Town Lake to finish.
I've gotta give props to the post-race snacks this year. Great chips and the Missile Pops took me back to 5th grade! We went through the food line and grabbed a couple, then went back to wait for my Dad to come across the finish line. If I had a dollar for every person that walked by and asked me where I got the Missile Pop, I could have paid for my registration!
And, of course, the best was saved for last. After 13.1 miles, nothing beats the sweet, sweet release of a free Michelob Ultra.....always the highlight of this race for me.....see you next year.....hopefully, in a bit better shape!
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