http://www.runbayou.com/Wavacalc.htm This is an interesting calculator...

http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1603902&assetId=51a1bf2b-b12f-404d-bcb2-4d191f8b1d26

I would go if this were a 5K rather than a 2K, or maybe if a decent portion of the cast would be going. I think they may have dropped the ball in not making this a 5K… they could have had a stripper come out dressed as a nurse, and then given a novelty-sized check made out to “Science.”

I'm in the process of hawking a bunch of stuff on eBay. I'm including several auctions of running gear/accessories that I no longer use. Probably not a lot of great interest right now... however, I'll have a few more auctions going up in the coming days. Gotta sock some money away to buy some furniture in the coming year. DR - You might be interested in an auction I'll be putting up in the next few days. It will be a lot, which will include two pairs of medium New Balance running shorts (blue and red, respectively), and a grey New Balance running shirt. I bought all three items at a end of season clearance sale, so wasn't able to return them. I later found out that I wear large shorts, and NB shirts apparently fit a bit small. I think the medium shirt will fit you better, and the shorts would definitely be more comfortable in the warmer months than traditional shorts. http://myworld.ebay.com/rickskins83 Additionally, please let me know if you know of anyone who wears size 10E running shoes. I got hosed by a seller on eBay who sold me a pair of size 10 shoes, but neglected to mention they were wide. Now, I could send the shoes back, but I'll have to pay shipping again and won't be refunded shipping I originally paid. I'd much rather just give the shoes to a runner so I know they will be put to good use. I'll also be selling an Amphipod 20-20 Full Tilt hydration belt. I bought this before I learned that there are water pumps on the NCR Trail. Now, a simple hand-strapped 20 oz. bottle is sufficient. I'll probably put this on the selling block sometime over the weekend, as well.

Are you sure it's a good idea to sell that hydration belt? Not every trail or route your run will have water pumps ...

Say, if someone were to have chafing so severe that it made walking painful, what sort of topical ointment would be best recommended? Preparation H?

Yes, someone in this situation should certainly take a couple days off, as running more exacerbates the problem immeasurably.

I would advise against drinking Jack Daniels before a race.