Marathon Sunday

It was probably a bit too warm for the runners this morning participating in the Twin Cities Marathon. It was even a little bit surprising for bicyclists as I saw several riders dressed for yesterday. Above average temperatures, sunny skies, light breezes, an excellent first Sunday in October.

By the time I got over to the marathon course they were taking things down. This is on Summit Avenue at the corner of either Albert or Pascal, I'll have to check the next time I am over there to be sure.In important football news FC Nantes scored a late goal and has tied Havre AC 1-1 in le Havre. All road points are good points and Havre in particular has been a thorn in the collective sides of the various editions of FC Nantes all through this Ligue 2 ignominy so this is double rewarding.

No game next week as all domestic leagues take an "international break". France will be continuing qualification matches for Euro 2012 with a Friday home game against Albania and a Tuesday visit to Bosnia-Herzegovina. France is currently first in Group D. Only the first place finisher in each group earns automatic qualification. Tuesday's game is big as Bosnia-Herzegovina trails France by a single point and has been very good at home.