What's In A Name?

I was automatically placed into Start Corral C at the Chicago Marathon and I'm not exactly sure why. Today, I re-sent my 2007 OUC Half Marathon result (1:33:45) which qualifies me for Corral B.

I browsed through the registration confirmation page (http://www.active.com/uploads_search.cfm?upm_id=2786) to examine the competition each of the Chicago Marathon Sandbagger would face.

Beau is guaranteed a top 3 finish among Beau's and top 6 among Bock's.

I will be facing off against nearly 60 other Joel's, including 4 that will start in Corral A, so I've got my work cut out for me. On the other hand, I've got the Remigio division locked up.

Heather could beat out the 159 other Heathers because there's only one in Corral A. I think she'll beat out the other 9 Schulzes.

Ryan is going to have the toughest time. There's only 9 Conrad's, but over 200 Ryan's, including one in the Top 100. Plus, Olympian Ryan Hall is expected to participate as part of a fundraising effort. I hate to say it, Ryan, but you're not getting any better than third.

It's amazing what you can learn during a slow day at work.