Lap4Life 4 Mile walk

First place Male Walker

48:15

A 4 mile successful "walk" on a stony trail with some inclines. A hot day! At each water station, I grabbed a  cup,  sipped and then poured the rest of the contents on my head.  A lot of friendly people, a worthy cause, excellent organization, a great race and very enjoyable food!

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Treetops to Rooftops 5K

Over 500 runners and walkers beat the rain and had perfect conditions for a 5K jaunt over the "Walkway over the Hudson." See the Walkway web site for details about that scenic attraction.

Starting was a challenge. We lined up on an adjacent road by expected minutes per mile, so the actual start was kind of slow. The start rippled through the crowd and there was congestion (i.e., slow times) until the crowd started crossing onto the bridge itself.

There was no walker division, but my finish at 418 out of 494 "runners" was probably 2nd as a walker. The Woodstock races  time of two weeks ago is no longer my best time ever for a 5K. Today's time is!

34:38

It's hard to believe that I've done a walking 5K at about 11 minutes 11 seconds a mile.

My form in the last half mile:

2010 Woodstock Races

The second annual Memorial Day walk for the Aaronsons! Not only did California Emily join me again, but spurred on by her, Lauren and Carol, I posted my BEST 5K time ever:

34:54

Starting and finishing at the Zena Elementary school is nostalgic and fun. The roads - traveled many times by car on the way to the Zena Rec - are shaded and blessedly downhill on the return. A keeper of a local race. The tradition continues.