Return to Racing

Tomorrow marks my return to competitive racing and, frankly, I'm fired up about it!

Coach Jerry is adamant about me not putting any pressure on myself and I assured him I'm wouldn't. I know I am not in the shape I was in two years ago, but I do hope to be in that shape again someday, so this is the first of many steps forward in that direction. I know I am a good racer, so I am confident I'll run to the best of my ability, but what ability that is, I simply don't know. Whatever happens, happens. I am, however, very excited to stick my nose back into the fray and compete. While getting my ass kicked around on Charles and Pratt Streets might not be glamorous, it'll be a welcomed relief from the humdrum of everyday training. 

And, while the winning time might not be as fast as it's been in recent years, intelligence reports from Charm City indicate a very competitive field tomorrow. Apparently there will be a handful of guys aiming for a finish between 15:10 and 15:30. I'll be sure to be in that mix. 

I'm looking to scrap.