On your mark, get set, GO!

Depending on your distance and if you are running or walking, the start times on Saturday vary from 7am :-( to 10am (Is DeeDee joining us?). So ... should we attempt a group photo? If we do it at the conclusion of the Saturday events, then we are probably looking at a 10:45/11am shoot time. I am open to other ideas on how to make this happen.

SuperSam--Are you still planning to attend the Saturday races and support the team?

Team--If you are able to attend the Sunday race and support Sam in the half-marathon, then I encourage you to do so. I can attest that thousands of participants and spectators will be on hand on Saturday. Sadly, spectator turn out on Sunday--from your average Bayshore resident, to bands and cheerleaders--is markedly less.

SuperSam--What is your estimated finish time for folks who can't be on the course the entire time?

http://www.tampabayrun.com/Race_Info/15K_and_5K/General_Information.htm#Date%20&%20Times

Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K & 5K start times

Saturday, March 3, 2012 7:00a.m. 15K Wheelchair Start Bayshore and Verne Wheelchair participants and seeded athletes ONLY can access the 15K Start from the front by utilizing the Wheelchair/Elite Entrance located adjacent to the Start Platform. All other Participants must enter the start from the rear, utilizing the Platt Street Bridge.

7:05a.m. 15K Open Men and Women Start Bayshore and Verne Please access the 15K Start from the rear and by utilizing the Platt Street Bridge; adjacent to the Franklin Street Entrance of the Tampa Convention Center. SEEDED MEN & WOMEN ONLY WILL ACCESS THE 15K START FROM THE FRONT AND SHOULD UTILIZE THE SEEDED/ELITE ENTRANCE LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE START PLATFORM ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF PLATT STREET.

9:30a.m. 5K Open Start Bayshore and Verne Please access the 5K Start from the rear and by utilizing the Platt Street Bridge; adjacent to the Franklin Street Entrance of the Tampa Convention Center. SEEDED MEN & WOMEN ONLY WILL ACCESS THE 5K START FROM THE FRONT AND SHOULD UTILIZE THE SEEDED/ELITE ENTRANCE LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE START PLATFORM ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF PLATT STREET. 9:50a.m. Kellogg's 5K Walk Start 5K Walkers (Adults and Kids 5 yrs & Over) should begin lining up on Little Bayshore Boulevard at the foot of the Platt Street Bridge. ONCE THE 5K RUN HAS STARTED, WALK PARTICIPANTS WILL BE WALKED TO THE START LINE ON BAYSHORE BOULEVARD. 10:00a.m. Kellogg's 5K Stroller Roll Start 5K Stroller Roll Adults & Kids In Strollers (4yrs & Under) should gather in the Publix Super Markets Parking Lot that is adjacent to Little Bayshore Boulevard. ONCE THE 5K WALKERS HAVE CLEARED LITTLE BAYSHORE BOULEVARD AND ARE WALKING TO THE 5K WALK START, 5K STROLLER ROLL PARTICIPANTS WILL BEGIN LINING UP ON LITTLE BAYSHORE BOULEVARD; ONCE 5K WALK START AREA IS CLEAR, 5K STROLLER ROLL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE WALKED TO THE START LINE ON BAYSHORE BOULEVARD