My plan was to do a little shake out run at Rainier Beach High School before the Jaguar track meet got going. When the 100s started I snuck out of the stadium and ran around the neighborhood for two miles or so, which was fine. Coached the kids through their races, then around noon a guy wanted to organize a coaches relay. I tried to beg off, but as one of the able-bodied Bremerton coaches I had to do it. No biggie, I could handle 100m. Warmed up a bit more, did some strides, stretched, then raced. I ran opening leg and put us in the lead, but as soon as I handed off something didn't feel right. Walking back to the grandstand turned into a limp, and something between my groin and hip flexor started screaming. These little kids are all congratulating me and I'm just gritting my teeth as I feel my leg tighten up. Pretty ominous feeling the day before race. I gather my things and jogged back to the car to loosen it, then sat and stretched awhile before settling in for the 5-hour drive to Spokane. | 