The Metric Marathon is the headline race and is 26.2k, or 16.3 miles of Howard County hills. Just when you start to get your legs back turning onto Frederick Road around Mile 6, you get knocked in the face with Toll House Road. It was a good year for the crew. Jason led the way, running a solid 1:39:44 for 2nd. Adam wasn't far behind in 3rd with a 1:40:20. Mick, fresh off his return to the States, showed his NYC Marathon training in Oslo paid off, running 1:53:48 and winning the 60-69 AG. Bobby had a tough battle in the 50-59 AG getting beat for the win, but crossing the finish line in 1:56:11.
On the ladies side, Robyn continued to exemplify her agelessness, finishing 2nd in 1:55:10. Last year's big surprise, Donna, finished with the boys once again in 1:57:24 for 3rd.
In the Metric 5k, Kelly blasted the competition for the win in 18:59. Caroline made a rare appearance in a short race, finishing 3rd in 19:55. Samantha was 4th in 20:55. Awesome job ladies!
Meanwhile in DC, Carlos and I decided to take on a solid field at the Veteran's Day 10k in West Potomac Park. The race features heavy hitters from GRC and Pacers Race Team. Carlos, shooting for sub 31:00, didn't have his best day, but still ran 31:53 for 10th. Yours truly had a good race, despite getting a stomach cramp at Mile 4.5, crushing my old (open) 10k PR, finishing 13th in 32:11. In related news, a former Howard High stud and baller at UNC Greensboro, Joey Thompson is back in town for the short term and has been training with us as of late. He outclassed the field coming in 2nd overall in 29:57! If his doesn't leave us for Charlotte, NC, he will be a huge asset come Club Challenge time!
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| Caroline celebrating 3rd in the 5k! |
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| Tired Jason? |
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| Welcome back Mick. The hills missed ya... |
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| GO COACH BOBBY! |
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| Is Robyn really smiling? |
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| Donna even wore a hydration pack for the occasion |
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