Racing Away

This past weekend I assisted in organizing, promoting and operating a road race and I also ran in a race! Every October the Cross Country teams of Northern York HS host a 5k road race during the same weekend as the annual Dillsburg Farmers' Fair. This year was the 10th Annual for the race and it was a success once again. See more about the race here.

On Sunday morning, I participated in a supposed 8k race in Fairfax, Va. Initially, I was unsure if I was healthy enough to race as I seemingly have contracted a nasty cough, out of the blue. However, with the persistent encouragement, my friend Dawn convinced me to race! This was the first annual for the Star Kid 8k and there was one spot (in the first mile of the race) where the course was not adequately marked. Thus, there was great confusion and everyone ultimately ran the incorrect distance. Despite this, I was still satisfied with my performance (despite spotty training and sickness) and surprised by how strong my body felt. There was a contingency of three Team Geneva XC runners participating...Dawn Sell, Scott Sweatman and me.

Dawn was the star of the show! She was first in her age bracket and was the first employee finisher for Inova Hospital...both earning her some cash prizes!! Results can be found here under Star Kid 8k. The race benefited the Pediatric Heart Program at Inova. For being a first year race, they did an exceptional job (despite the one bad turn) and even had ChampionChip as the timing company! Panera Bread was one of the main sponsors who subsequently donated at least five "bread for a year" and five "bread for life" door prizes! So, if you ever see Panera as a sponsor for a race...register.

Good times!

Next scheduled race...Thanksgiving Day in Carlisle...come out and race!

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