T minus 4 Weeks

Although we are still scrambling for our 12th runner, details are now beginning to fall into place. I have heard from Steve that he is logging miles, still cautiously but also with a degree of optimism. Also, we are nearing a rotation scheme which will allow for the special needs of several of our runners. Thanks to all who have responded to my request for feedback. This is invaluable in properly planning the logistics.

Starting Line Song
This is something new for this year as Jay and Joy Hilscher continue to finesse the TIR. The first two years they simply blasted out a somewhat random handful of starting line songs, along with randomly calculated firing of the cannon. (I thought I had gotten a pretty good recording of the cannon blast last year, only to find the level was too high. I'll try again this year.) For the 2010 running, we have been invited to request a specific song for our race start. I have asked for comments and suggestions regarding an appropriate song for the Mid-Texas Symphony team and am only now getting some feedback. Here are some ideas:

Bruce Springsteen: Born to Run
Asleep At the Wheel: Miles and Miles of Texas
Bee Gees: Stayin' Alive
Rimsky-Korsakov: Procession of the Nobles
Saint-Saens: Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah
Sousa: Daughters of Texas
Beatles: Sgt. Pepper
Ginastera: Malambo (Danza Final) from Estancia

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