Sunday, May 3, 2009

Croom Zoom!

Ok gang, it's happening!

I have applied for a permit at Croom and I am going to host a 100 mile Race in Croom, on January 16, 2010. I am working with Croom on the course, my preference is 8 loops on the 12.5 mile yellow trail, but I am open for suggestions should they not accept that route. Croom Zoom 100, or the Croom-a-Fulluna, or the Florida 100, I'll probably let you guys vote on it (there will be either a 100K or 50M option as well).

The first year, I am sure, will be relatively small, but I'd like to grow the race in the next few years. I have freed up my schedule some to work on this project, and the race already has its first two entrants! 1st Frank Sierra has made a significant contribution to the race and is up for the challenge. 2nd entrant is Pete Pfannerstill. Of course I don't even know the course or how much I'm going to have to charge, but hey, that's all technical BS that will work itself out!

Obviously, I will need all of your advice, help and or entries to get this sucker off of the ground. I'll get back at you soon with more details, but marky mark your calendar because it's on!
AndyMan

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Love the idea! How about the Florida Panther 100? I heard you tawt you taw a puddy cat panther out there.

Sylvester

Mr. Matt said...

hey Sly,
I like that idea, I added it to the poll.

Now, all I need from you is a race ap!

Chase Squires said...

"The Corrupt Florida Legislature, Screw My State, Overbuild, Get-in-Bed-With-Insurers-and-Utilities-to-Dick-Over-Residents, Underfund-Education, Steal-From-Citizens 100"

Too long? Or did I leave something out?

Will there be belt buckles? There gotta be belt buckles.

Star said...

I like "Croom Zoom." Maybe because we own Mazda's...ZoomZoom!

Or maybe it's because: All I wanna do is zooma zoom zoom zoom and a boom boom...

Chase: Are you coming down for it (if the RD has buckles)?

Mr. Matt said...

There will be buckles!

runsforbeer said...

I'm in! Need a pacer / crew for Western States?

Mr. Matt said...

Oh MY GOD! I would love a Crew/Pacer for Western States! And I WILL NOT let the altitude get me. I'll be slow, but I'll keep going!!!!

Star said...

Oh yeah, and what did Dr. Frank "contribute," free dental service to all of those runners who fall in the middle of the night and break their teeth???

superdave524 said...

Mazdas and Pacers? Shoot, if you can drive, I'm in!

Mr. Matt said...

We need an MC! You up for it hammer?

Anonymous said...

If I promise to run shirtless can I get a comped entry? I don't want to have to bandit AND win your "race".

-Dean Karnazes

Mr. Matt said...

Dean, heck yes, if you come and run with no shirt I will comp you. After all, we all know that you are "all that and a bag of healthy chips!"

Unknown said...

Eight loops equals five additional opportunities to get lost!!!
I am so in...

-Go Sox