Wanted: Travel Companion

Nick Iven of Horseheads is looking for someone to fly with him to the Charlotte Observer Nabisco Half Marathon/10K, set for April 21 (entry fees: $16-$26). He wants someone to share expenses on a round-trip ticket on Nick's Cessna 172 ($100), and lodging for two nights (Friday-Saturday) at $50.

You'll find race information on the Web: www.charlotte.com/racefest.

Nick's itinerary is as follows: Leave Elmira-Corning airport about 7-8 a.m. on Friday. Arrive in Charlotte about 3-4 p.m. Go to Carbo party from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The race is at 7:30 a.m. Saturday. Depart Charlotte Sunday a.m., and arrive in Elmira in the p.m.

Call Nick Iven at 607/562-7034 if you're interested, or e-mail him at niven@stny.rr.com.

[Ed. note: I'll vouch for Nick; he's a good traveling companion. I went to the NYC Marathon with Nick and another group of friends a long time ago. I've known Nick for about 15 years, and he's A-OK. Fear not!]