Running makes you beautiful

Running makes you beautiful
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Social Mapping

I have started a Sanoodi account. The maps themselves don't appear much different from the usual mapping sites, but Sanoodi does have one advantage. They are making these maps part of a social network. So not only can you get a map of all the activities you've completed in your neighborhood, you can also find everyone else in your neighborhood and contact them. I find the USATF site a little easier when creating a map, but it is impossible to contact anyone else who's mapped any local routes. Well, at least not if you don't want to appear like a creepy stalker. On USATF you can see the runs that have happened in the neighborhood, and the user that mapped them, but you can't see the real life person attached to that username.

Heart & SOUL Row, Run & Ride Triathlon

One of the people I ran Cross-Country with in college now works for an organization that is running a triathlon on April 29. This one looks a little more difficult than the Root River Triathlon, because it is slightly more miles. It still looks fun.

Root River Triathlon

I believe my next race will be the Root River Triathlon on May 19 in Houston, MN. I've been looking for a triathlon, but have not yet signed up. I need some help with the swimming portion, and I have yet to convince my local Y to provide a stroke clinic, like I've seen offered at other Ys. Luckily, this one starts with a canoe rather than a swim. It is also weighted toward the runner, with an 8 mile bike ride and a 3 mile run. Most tris I've seen are 12 mile bike rides and 5k runs.

Fools Five

I did not run in the Fools Five in Lewiston. However, I did look at the results. Looks like it was a good race and I missed out. Maybe I'll make the 30th year race.