Sunday, April 08, 2007

Santa Anita Derby

My husband and I spent Easter weekend in Santa Anita for the Derby. This is a tradition for us. I jog in the Masters division of the Santa Anita Derby Day 5K (3.1 miles) that morning, and the ponies start running at noon. We stay two nights at a great, reasonably priced hotel with a fabulous free breakfast. Last year I finished third in my age division, but every year it gets tougher. This year I came in fifth. Sad Face.

Teens from all over the country were staying there for a national track and field meet. It was interesting visiting with them. Track and field were biggies for my husband and our sons.

If you've purchased "LAndmarked for Murder," you'll see that Jinx Beers has a story set at this race track with the title, "The Best Laid Schemes..." I doubt Jinx personally knows the characters in her story, except as any author knows his or her characters, but she does know this track, having been associated with it for several years.

Pick up a copy. It'll be fun to read.
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