That was the "theme" for the half-marathon this year at Fontana - the world's fastest half-marathon - it's all downhill!!
I did the 5K Walk - with a bit of jogging now and then - measuring 17 minute miles!! But I was still 5th in my age group (perhaps there were 5 in my age group - although I saw lots of women who looked as old or older than me, so maybe I am a speed demon!!)
But you will notice that Harry was first in his age group - and 199 out of 12oo - which is not too shabby - and he ran 7:30 minute miles!! Not shabby at all!! He got an extra, special medal for that accomplishment - to add to his impressive wardrobe of medals!
We got up at 4 a.m. to leave at 4:30 a.m. to get to Fontana by 5:30 a.m. to get registered by 6 a.m. to get the last bus up to the race start at 6:20 a.m. for a race starting time of 7:30 a.m. (I'm tired typing it!) The walk started at 7:45, and our buses didn't leave until 7 a.m.
Arcelia ran again this year - brought family and friends with her too - and sandwich fixings for after the race - much appreciated thoughtfulness!
I did catch Harry approaching the finish line.
This is how it looked when I was approaching the finish line - I confess I felt a little funny hearing all the cheers and "good job," "you're almost there," as if I'd run it or something!!
We ran into John Phelan - who is exploring the world of marathons!! He and Harry rode the bus up together.
Our "crew" and "support team!!"
It was a near perfect day for a race - cool, overcast, light breeze - the sun didn't come out until the very end - it doesn't get much better than that!
Want to join us next year??
