2/19/00 Steilacoom 15 Miler

Uncommon distance, but part of the series and a good long run. 40 degrees and foggy. Hoping to break two hours

Ran exactly as planned!! Great training run.

1:59:27
64 of 122
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1/29/00 Steilacoom 10 Miler

Feeling good. Should be able to PR. Except for the icy roads. Have to be careful in places. Fun to have James here with me. Cold, fog ice.

Mile 5 - Running strong, feeling good.
Mile 10 - Sprint to the finish. Strong run. Just missed that PR but given the cold weather I am happy with my performance.

1:16:50
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1/1/00 Steilcoom Resolution Run 5 Miles

We survived!! Y2K disaster did not happen!! Lets celebrate and run a race. What better way to ring in the new century. All my friends are sleeping in. Dry and cool. Party atmosphere.

37:00
60th of 142 3rd in age group ribbon
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10/22/99 Roman Meal Glove Run 5K

Second time doing this race. I like the free bread and the Roman soldier. Nice "gold" coin he gives out too. Cold and windy today.

Tough going and a little slower than last year. Still I plan to run this one again

22:12
36th of 140 (the fast ones do the 10K race)
30th race
**

9/18/99 South Sound 5K

Up a little late and decided to skip breakfast. Run went ok, but not super happy with my time. Nice route for this local 5K. I sure am enjoying the extra free time with my shorter commute and hope to get into some longer running soon.

21:40
53rd of 135
**

7/17/99 Lakefair, Olympia 10K

First race in Washington where we are not living on Vashon Island and having to deal with that commute. Downtown Olympia is so close to home!! About a month ago I ran my first ever sub 6 minute mile (5:58) and I feel in the best running shape ever. Cool for July with a little light rain. Run a smart race and have a good finishing kick.

44:17 PR
65th of 295
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4/24/99 Pound for Pound 5 Miler - Fircrest

Here is a twist on the usual race; instead of age group awards, have weight group awards. As we pick up our race number we step on a scale and get assigned to a weight class. Course is through urban/suburban Fircrest with one major hill. Warm and sunny day.
Mile 4 - On my time target for a sub 35 minute race but just barely. In a nice pack, a large pack for this late in the race. Stay with the pack, use them to help with pacing and holding on.
Finish - PR! and squeaked in just under 35. Very pleased with my time.

34:56 PR
36th of 140 second place in weight group ribbon
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