Hi everyone, I have to get someplace right now so I wanted to post the pictures first. I'll write more later and of course drop in and say hi in Bruce's and Don's reports. It was great meeting Bruce (BCMorant) for the first time, and always a treat to see huskydon. Don, thanks for giving Bruce a ride. Bruce, sorry we could not take you. Lew reminded me we came in our 2 seater truck and someone would have to go without a seatbelt. BCMorant, dromedary, and huskydon Notice Bruce has his AG medal Huskydon, mr. dromedary, dromedary, and BCMorant And here is the AG medal photo: Dromedary, Bruce, and Ed Ed is my running club friend and we do a lot of local races together. He's also a hardcore Hasher so he's a nutter (sorry Bruce if he was too rowdy, I am totally used to him by this point).

Thanks.....Great pictures! And you better write more.... I see something hanging around your neck

Here's the rest of the RR: stats 115 out of 127 2 AG (40-44) Time:1:08:19 pace: 11:02 I was determined to run the 10K in spite of the heat. It was hard to breathe but I followed Spareribs’ advice and took it easy. I kept my pace slow for the first 5K (I think it was 34 minutes since Lew got to the end of his 5K around 33 minutes). The 2nd half of the 10K was totally empty. I think there were maybe two women ahead of me, and I passed them both. I enjoyed this neighborhood run around Lomita since I usually drive though it on my way to San Pedro or Palos Verdes, and usually don’t have the time to look around. I learned there is a cute little rail road museum in this town since I ran by it twice. People were very friendly. I saw a lady shaking some bells on her porch. I also saw a lady with 2 little kids who high fived me as I trotted by. My favorite sight was a cage full of parakeets. They were squawking very loudly at all the people running through their neighborhood. I told Bruce in an email before the race that I did not expect to get any medals because all the women in my AG are smokin’ fast. So I just do the best I can and try to enjoy the journey. I was pretty surprised to find out I got 2nd in my AG. There were only 3 women in my AG running the 10K. I wasn’t last! Thanks for reading, dromedary

Thanks for the pictures and report! You did a fine job despite the heat - I'm not sure how you managed it! And as I found out recently, age group awards are not about speed, they are about who shows up to run! That means you get to say, "I'm one of the fast wimmin in my age group!" At least for that day and that race.

So I just do the best I can and try to enjoy the journey. I was pretty surprised to find out I got 2nd in my AG. There were only 3 women in my AG running the 10K. I wasn’t last! dromedary

Drom, Well down on a hot day. You look great w/ that medal around your neck. I keep looking for the sweat but you just look sweet. Now you are one of those fast wimmin in your AG!

Hey you deserve a medal just for showing up and sticking with the 10k in all that H&H. I got my only AG award last winter when it was like -15 degrees outside. All the fast people who usually show up stayed home but it doesn't say that on my trophy now does it Great job and what fun meeting some famous RA people. Larry

Dromedary, What a great race. Congrats on your AG. Well deserved. Thanks also for the pictures which is a real treat. Tall

Congratulations on your AG award, especially in that heat - great job! And I love the pictures - thanks for share with us!