Brent, Sri and I ran the 4 around the 4th today in Northampton. A guy I also know, Patrick Pezzati and his speedy son Gram ran. Bob Dacey ran too. Everyone just named placed and got $15 and $20 gift certs to the Northampton Running company which was right across from the start. Sri ran 28:30 and said his slowest ever at this race was a 27 something 7 years ago ... so he was disappointed. Imagine being disappointed w/ a 28:30. Brent was too with a 29 something. He wanted sub-28. One unfortunate thing: 2 people took a wrong turn early in the race and about 18 others followed them. They were all disqualified (and *very* disappointed). Their misstep helped the rest of us place. Chris Dickerson and Jeff (don't know last name) made the right call and the results (which for a while we thought might not even take place) include only those who ran the course. Lee ran 33:55 (8:24 pace). Decent hill from mile .5 to mile 1.5, another one a bit later. Awesome downhill at the end.
Linda's pix!
Brent, Bob Dacey, Sri and Lee
Gram Pezzati (32 minutes!) and his Mom
Patrick Pezzati getting his award
Brent's turn!
Bob Dacey. Jeff was the race director.
Chris Dickerson on the left. Owns Northampton Running Company. Very active in USATF-CT
The guy behind Lee is 74 and placed just behind him
These times appear to all be quicker than we really were.
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Great pics. Nice effort on everyone's part. The hill and the heat must have been pretty high! Interesting how the race unfolded for all of you.
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