For the second year, F3 NOLA helped out The New Orleans Track Club with one of their Summer Series 2 mile Wednesday evening races. Unlike last year’s near-washout, this time we were greeted with pleasant conditions and a nice breeze. Lots of the regular PAX showed up representing F3 and a few occasional gloomers who were out there as well bringing the total to about 15 guys. T-claps to the PAX for efficient teamwork on the speedy setup of the tent, flag, signs, Gatorade, etc. and helping out our friends with FiA as well as The Jambalaya Girl….we run like a well-oiled machine! We enjoyed some F2 before the race and catching up with a few of the PAX that some of us don’t get to see very often.
The Race:
Blast off on the track around the festival grounds with a few zig zags through the park. The breeze and lack of humidity helped many clip along a brisk pace. Many of us surprised ourselves with really good times, some PRs were set….I guess this F3 stuff really works. T-claps to the many youth and families who were out there running the race.
Post-Race:
Our tent slung out cups of Gatorade to the masses while many of us re-hydrated with the foamy goodness being poured by NOTC….lots of 12 oz curls being done. The race participants were also treated to a nice spread of grub including jambalaya, bananas, chee-weez, and more, all made possible by the sponsorship of groups like F3. We managed to get some EH-ing in as well, including some guy who’s email address includes the word “smurf.” T-claps for round two of #teamwork on the breakdown and loading. T-claps to Amnesty for hanging in there till the very end and enjoying one last beer with in YHC’s garage as we unloaded.
Thanks to those who donated. We have funds left over that will go to something F3 related, possibly a website upgrade that I’m told we may soon do.
Thanks to those who came out to support F3 and NOTC. Visit runnotc.org for dates on the next three Summer Series races along with other events. They put on the Spillway run which several of us are signed up for.
A good time was had by all.
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