I had given some thought to driving down to run the Valley of Fire Marathon next weekend (it's on the 22nd), but had pretty much concluded that I wouldn't.
It's 350 miles down and 350 miles back for a grand total of 700 miles. That's two tanks of gas--minimum. At $25-30 a tank, roughly, I'm looking at $50 to $60.
And then there's the registration fee, which, due to the late date, would be $80. Yeah, I could do the half ($70); but that runs contrary to my nature--if there's a full being offered, that's the option I take. And 700 miles to run a half-marathon on a 3 day junket? Probably not.
Throw in food at maybe $20 per day for 2 1/2 to 3 days (Friday to Sunday)--add on another $60.
Lodging has been offered to me at no cost so that's not an issue...
Grand total for the trip: $200.00.
Actually, that's less than I had thought--but it's still a whole lot more than I've got in my discretionary spending account right now.
So, as much as I really would like to get away for the weekend and run another race before year end, I'm gonna have to pass. I really am sorry.
On an unrelated note, it's that time of year again when sitting here at my computer tends to get my toes all nice and iced up. IT'S COLD tonight! I should pajama up and go to bed! But I haven't had dinner yet and dining at The Olive Garden is looming large--30 minutes from now unless something else happens. (We were supposed to be eating at 8:00...)
Oh well. I'd better spell check this thing, format it, and do the publishing thing that needs doing.
Later.
Hi Chan! Love you! ;)
It's 350 miles down and 350 miles back for a grand total of 700 miles. That's two tanks of gas--minimum. At $25-30 a tank, roughly, I'm looking at $50 to $60.
And then there's the registration fee, which, due to the late date, would be $80. Yeah, I could do the half ($70); but that runs contrary to my nature--if there's a full being offered, that's the option I take. And 700 miles to run a half-marathon on a 3 day junket? Probably not.
Throw in food at maybe $20 per day for 2 1/2 to 3 days (Friday to Sunday)--add on another $60.
Lodging has been offered to me at no cost so that's not an issue...
Grand total for the trip: $200.00.
Actually, that's less than I had thought--but it's still a whole lot more than I've got in my discretionary spending account right now.
So, as much as I really would like to get away for the weekend and run another race before year end, I'm gonna have to pass. I really am sorry.
On an unrelated note, it's that time of year again when sitting here at my computer tends to get my toes all nice and iced up. IT'S COLD tonight! I should pajama up and go to bed! But I haven't had dinner yet and dining at The Olive Garden is looming large--30 minutes from now unless something else happens. (We were supposed to be eating at 8:00...)
Oh well. I'd better spell check this thing, format it, and do the publishing thing that needs doing.
Later.
Hi Chan! Love you! ;)
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Doggone it Brad, you aren't coming? I was hoping to see you. Alright how about if I give you a HUGE discount? Would that entice you? Hmmmm? Let me know.....
hi dad :) love you to!!
Boy, you missed a great dinner (made twice as nice, because it was on Mom and Dad), and great company! You missed it by 10 minutes!
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