I defied the most basic preparation for any race – skipping breakfast; and I almost paid dearly for that.I’ve also defied the second most basic preparation for any race – training; and oh well, that is another story altogether.The crowd this time around wasn’t as many as previous years, perhaps it is because my own group of friends seems to be dwindling down in numbers where participant is concerned. Missing were the noise and havoc most of us does before race start. Missing were the words...