Thanks to all for the great updates and discussion. I like Jim and want him to win as I felt awful for him last year. Right now I hope he realizes where he's at and is holding back a touch. I think things started to go sour at the river crossing last year, he slowed continually after his 'swim' attempt and very well may have blown up whether he missed the turn or not (though he still might have won!). Hopefully with better luck crossing, he'll have stronger spirit and energy afterward.
I'm also really pulling for Mocko. I discovered him through Jamil's stuff or the Ginger Runner and love the Mocko Show. He's hilarious and inspiring and I hope he pulls out a good one.
On the ladies side, I think it's so much closer. I'm happy for any one of them to win, but if Yiou won, I might be a bit happier, I like how she races. Ah, screw it, Kaci would make me happy too, he's so positive and full of life and a smart competitor. Geez. Magda is a favorite of mine for the same reason! See, it's too close to call.