Sunday morning I rolled reluctantly out of bed at 6:10 to drive to Santa Cruz for the 2006 Wharf to Wharf race. http://www.wharftowharf.com It was well worth the early morning venture. The W2W is a 6 mile run, starting in Santa Cruz and ending in Capitola. Every year, those living along the race route support the runners by cheering, spraying them with garden hoses, giving out drinking water, or (my favorite) playing loud music on their front lawns. There were about 25 bands along the way, representing every genre you can think of: oldies, classical rock, punk, hip-hop, indie, marching band music, recorders. Some were cover bands, and some had original songs; some were good, some were pretty bad. My favorites were the SJSU Marching Band (representin' San Jo!), and a group called Noisy Neighbors. There is something to be said for the combination of music and sporting events. I'm inspired to do another race and start a girl band again... (but not together, silly!) 
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