I need Help!

I got this picture from our class manager - convocation is in 3 weeks.  Apparently a framed one is free with the deal!  Sweet!  I was part of a fantastic class.  See if you can spot the guy that fooled them all!

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I want to run a 10k race as part of my training on Sunday October 17th, at 9:30 am.  It's the Waterloo 5k/10k Oktoberfest Run.

I have two points that I need everyone's expert help on:

1. How do I convince, the super-intelligent and all-round-awesome Coach Parker that I can do my Saturday long run (6 miles for Elizabeth) on a Sunday - during the race? (After I spent 22 emails telling her I need Sunday's off from training to spend time with my family!)
2. If I'm allowed to enter it, do I choose the age category or the weight category to compete for medals?  My age group would be 45-49, and my weight would be 200+ lbs.

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Thanks for all the recipes - I especially like the stew with 5% alcohol.  I had 3 bowls!  hiccup!