Monday, June 26, 2006
Burlingame Track Club strikes again
Sunday, June 25th, was the Presidio Relay and 5k event. After sipping from the victory cup during our last relay event, we decided to try it yet again. Lesley (our newest member of BTC) found this event for us and wanted us to give it a try.
The relay event consisted of 4 5k's with us participating in the "open" coed division. I was able to convince my training partner, Mark to join in the festivities. Mark, for those of you who frequent this blog, is my super fast training partner.
Even though we all raced on Sunday, I really didn't want to deviate from my usual run up at Huddart Park on Saturday. We did however, cut our mileage back to 7 miles instead of the usual 11.5 miles. With less tired legs, I knew we would all do well on Sunday.
I picked Mark up at 6:00 am for the race that suppose to start at 8:00 am. We just don't like to be late that's all. We arrived at Crissy Field and parked right outside the Expo. (that's what happens when you are the very first people there). In fact, we were so early, they haven't even set up the finish line. We milled around, picked up the racing bibs, kept commenting on the lack of port-a-potties. I think we counted only 3 for the entire field.
Lesley and Christine "finally" showed up at 7:15 with their respective significant others (mine was still in bed asleep) and we had a little strategy meeting on how to handle the chip hand off. According to the rules, you had to keep it velco'd to your ankle while you were running and not carry it in your hand. Otherwise, you'd be disqualified. What we came up with was a good system. As the runner was completing their leg, the next runner would bend down and remove the timing chip. This worked out pretty well for us as our transitions were quite smooth.
Earlier, we figured out the relay order - I started, handed off to Christine who then handed off to Lesley and Mark was the closer. In checking the official timed results, I ended up with a 19:47 another new personal record for myself. I was very happy with my output and overall as a team, we really kicked butt.
We didn't know what place we finished in yesterday as they had some chip timing issues, but we knew we finished in the top three. Finally, today, it was official, Burlingame Track Club won the Open Coed division with a blazing time of 1:21 for the entire 20k. That breaks down to a 6:35 pace per mile.
We could have been even faster if Mark didn't decide to lengthen his leg and run past the turn. If it wasn't for the really nice lady right behind Mark telling him to TURN he still might be out there. Just kidding Mark.
Burlingame Track Club is now three for three - three different races, but the same result. I know one of these days we might actually lose a race, but for now, we are a local dynasty and a legend in my mind. -- Just let me dream.
The relay event consisted of 4 5k's with us participating in the "open" coed division. I was able to convince my training partner, Mark to join in the festivities. Mark, for those of you who frequent this blog, is my super fast training partner.
Even though we all raced on Sunday, I really didn't want to deviate from my usual run up at Huddart Park on Saturday. We did however, cut our mileage back to 7 miles instead of the usual 11.5 miles. With less tired legs, I knew we would all do well on Sunday.
I picked Mark up at 6:00 am for the race that suppose to start at 8:00 am. We just don't like to be late that's all. We arrived at Crissy Field and parked right outside the Expo. (that's what happens when you are the very first people there). In fact, we were so early, they haven't even set up the finish line. We milled around, picked up the racing bibs, kept commenting on the lack of port-a-potties. I think we counted only 3 for the entire field.
Lesley and Christine "finally" showed up at 7:15 with their respective significant others (mine was still in bed asleep) and we had a little strategy meeting on how to handle the chip hand off. According to the rules, you had to keep it velco'd to your ankle while you were running and not carry it in your hand. Otherwise, you'd be disqualified. What we came up with was a good system. As the runner was completing their leg, the next runner would bend down and remove the timing chip. This worked out pretty well for us as our transitions were quite smooth.
Earlier, we figured out the relay order - I started, handed off to Christine who then handed off to Lesley and Mark was the closer. In checking the official timed results, I ended up with a 19:47 another new personal record for myself. I was very happy with my output and overall as a team, we really kicked butt.
We didn't know what place we finished in yesterday as they had some chip timing issues, but we knew we finished in the top three. Finally, today, it was official, Burlingame Track Club won the Open Coed division with a blazing time of 1:21 for the entire 20k. That breaks down to a 6:35 pace per mile.
We could have been even faster if Mark didn't decide to lengthen his leg and run past the turn. If it wasn't for the really nice lady right behind Mark telling him to TURN he still might be out there. Just kidding Mark.
Burlingame Track Club is now three for three - three different races, but the same result. I know one of these days we might actually lose a race, but for now, we are a local dynasty and a legend in my mind. -- Just let me dream.
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