Ya Gotta Win Some Races to Win a Tournament

I was a short stack as the Mookie was approaching the final table. I was patient and worked myself in the middle of the pack, then this hand proved to be my undoing. I raised the pot in early position with A-Jh. NumbBono, on the button, went all in with 8-8. I called, only to see my tournament end with this unfortunate flop, turn, and river.

If I won this race and I would have probably been in the lead or near the top. As it was, I had to settle for 12th place.