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Thursday, 13 March 2008

The Beverly 30K: BAC Challenge

I already talked a little about it but today Tara wrote a nice little race report that I will post w/ my results. Here's the website for the race w/ links to full results.

A ten dollar registration fee. Sounds great right? On Sunday, March 9th some CRCers drove to the beautiful town of Beverly to race the 30k and 10.5k (yes odd number). Well now we know why some registrations are so cheap and some aren't. Water stops were just that. Water. Oh and sometimes no cups! Hey we have a huge container o' water, but good luck figuring out how to drink it when you're around mile 15 :) Ok despite the mockery and jokes, the race itself was a tough but great challenge--gusts of wind especially along the 4 mile run right next to the ocean. We passed quaint beaches, elaborate estates and a few volunteers spacing out as we ask "which way? left? right?" Don't expect a cheering crowd but if you can enjoy the beauty that Beverly offers, it's a great race. The strong winds made this race against your thought of a PR.

One poor CRCer sprained her knee toward the end of the race, and still was bold enough to run the last few miles in agony. And she still beat many other runners...hope you're healing quick Joslynn. Definitely a no-frills type of race. Water and other basic fruit were provided at the end. You'll see me doing this race again next year. I'll bring my own Gatorade thank you.

I had a funny email exchange w/ the race director because my race packet got lost somehow when I went to pick it up so I had to email him to see about getting the shirt I paid extra for. The email he sent me was hilarious:

Hello Heather
I apologize for the race packet.
WOW # 3!!! you must be seeded for next year!!!

Q: Should I produce the race again next year?

I will get the shirt to you.

I also apologize for any lack of water or course markers that may have caused any race problems for you.
HAP

Dude, this guy is crazy, I was nowhere near #3. What is he talking about?

119 out of 144
3:04:25 for 18.6 miles
9:55 minutes/mile
15 out of 18 age group

Posted: Mar 13, 2008 13:00

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