DUH!!! Of course and that's probably just what I'll do. One of my concerns was that my intent on entering an event was time on course. I planned on starting easy and tapering off so as to enjoy the ride as, after all, I"m not going for the trophy here.
But if I just to it myself, I can pick the course and stay out there as long as I want. Sometimes I function as if I have an IQ of 4. Thanks for the kick up the side of the head.