Ready - Set - Go!

I was getting ready to run in a race. I'm not sure if I ever knew the distance, but it was a race around a track in a stadium. In preparation, I greased my running shoes. I literally poured cooking oil on to the tips of my shoes, thinking that the oil would help me to run faster. Then this lady came running towards me...

Lady: There you are! I was worried that you weren't here yet!
Me: Why, am I late? I thought the race wasn't for another hour?
Lady: Yes, but I wanted to make sure that you were here and prepared...

When I arrived at the race track, I was informed that the race had been delayed for an hour. I sat around, somewhat nervous but more anxious to get it over with...