2009 Hangover Classic 10 miler (to run or not to run...) (Read 556 times)

So I'm thinking about doing this one... Jan. 1, 2009 http://headfirstperformance.com/Hangover/info.htm pros: -I could use a good race about then -It comes with a long sleeve t-shirt and I was about to get a new one anyways, cost is about the same as the race... -It's at 10 am so not too early... cons: -it's the day after New Years -I will definitely be hungover -it's the day after New Years your thoughts?

So I'm thinking about doing this one... Jan. 1, 2009 http://headfirstperformance.com/Hangover/info.htm pros: -I could use a good race about then -It comes with a long sleeve t-shirt and I was about to get a new one anyways, cost is about the same as the race... -It's at 10 am so not too early... cons: -it's the day after New Years -I will definitely be hungover -it's the day after New Years your thoughts?

Gotta love the "hangover" race. There's a similar 5k near me. I'd run it-- no better way to start a year than with 10 miles in the log and a long sleeve tee shirt.

You da man!

Man, New Years day races are the best -- I'm running the "Freezer Five in Sterling, Massachusetts" on New Years day at 11:00 AM...........you never know what the weather will be - but you can usually count on cold....last year it started snowing (HARD) during the run.....about 5 years ago it was so warm we were all wearing shorts. A few years ago there was so much snow and ice that most people ended up loosing 2 or 3 minutes per mile (winner averaged right at 7 MPM that day - average time was somewhere around 9:30 per mile - people were even falling)......but you always get a nice jump on all the people that sleep in. And its also great when you tell your friends and people you work with that you went and ran a race on NYD......it will blow their minds....its worth it just for that...... And a long sleeved T - --- now your talking bonus points...... Do the run........its a very special crowd of runners that go out on New Years Day...but a a very good crowd...you'll be very glad you did........ It wouldnt be surprised if it wasnt the best race of the year for you (at least in terms of fun)...

Wake up, crack open a Bud, eat a bagel and HTFU. Run the race.

Agreed.

You have to do it; running is the cure for a hangover. Most everyone else there will be half in the wrapper too so you won't be alone with your pain.