Participating in the 33rd Montefortiana confirmed my suspicion that they do just about everything better in Italy.
I have run numerous races that involved drinking a bunch of beers and eating afterwards (who doesn't love a "brew run"), but this was my first that involved drinking and eating during the race.
Needless to say, there wasn't much running involved...a bit difficult after your 4th or 5th vin brule! Which is basically what I am drinking in every picture from the Montefortiana.
Btw - the cute girl to my left in the photo in the upper right is Chiara, my roommate and consultant for just about everything.
Little lesson on vin brule:
Vin brule is basically a mulled wine (wine mixed with some spices)...usually red and served nice and warm. It is typically drunk in northern Italy, which fortunately enough for me is where I live. Actually a popular drink on the slopes for anyone planning a ski trip to Italy in the near future (vin brule or "vov con panna" are perfect after your first run - will explain vov at a later date).
In addition to pickling myself with vin brule...I ate some surprisingly tasty things during and after the race. Minestrone soup (see photo of the guy with the enormous ladle for reference), grilled chicken breast (which was unbelievable tasty) and tortellini.
It was my first experience crossing the finish line for a race completely full...and with a little bit of a buzz.
...and I wouldn't have had it any other way.
- Zucca
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Wow, that run sounds a lot better than our Trick or Trot 5K in Roslindale so many years ago... although seeing people running in mullets was pretty special.
Apart from my disdain for the word "blog", I am glad you have one! Now I can live an ex-pat's life vicariously through you from the comfort of my Maysville, KY office!
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