Bill created the stair dance..you can find more about him here
Runners World has a lot of tips on nutrition for runners. WWW.runnersworld.com
easy: non handicap races = 5-7 runners 1/4, 1-2 8 or more runners 1/5, 1-2-3 handicap = 5-7 runner 1/4, 1-2 8-11 runners 1/5, 1-2-3 12-15 runners 1/4, 1-2-3 16 or more runners 1/4, 1-2-3-4 when you can remember that, i'll give you a job in my shop ;-...