DC Capital Striders 8K

May 29, 2010
6:30 PM

Allison participated in her first 8K with the DC Capital Striders this past Memorial Day Weekend. The race was simple yet well run; no chip timing or elaborate set-ups here, just a $15 entry fee, toe the line and get ready to go! The out and back course began at the start (or end, depending on which way one looks at it) of the Capital Crescent Trail in Georgetown. Finishing times were recorded by handing the bottom half of one’s race bib to the officials after crossing the finish and then having the bib number shouted out to and then manually recorded by the tent official. The start/finish area was no more than a few tents, a “start/finish” banner and 197 runners eager to get out on the path. A small, simple and well run event was enjoyed by all. No one to sing the National Anthem? No sweat! Just ask for a volunteer from the crowd!

Allison had a 7:45 min/mi. pace for the first mile but a cramp in her right calf forced her to slow down considerably. She crossed the finish in 41:06.71 (officially 41:11 due to “delay in race bib number shout out”) which was “good enough” for 71/197 overall (yuck) and 17/86 in the female division. She will not only be back for next year’s 8k in order to post a much better overall finish but also for future races hosted by the DC Capital Striders!

Results
Time: 41:06.71 (41:11)
Pace: 8:16/mi.
Overall: 71/197
Female Division: 17/86
Age Group (20-29): 12/42

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