STARR Teams
By Leslie Ann Bent
One Brain and Declining Testosterone – 2nd place finish
Galloping Geese Taking Flight – 2nd place finish
The annual Harriers Thetis Lake 20k relay attracts a great mix of people from highly competitive teams to recreational runners, walkers and families with a few solo runners too. The race format comprises teams of four runners, and each member runs a 5ish km loop around the scenic upper and lower lake. The route is technical enough that participants need to watch their step over rocks and roots, and build their rhythm to the ups and downs, twists and turns of the trail. Runners are encouraged to run hard and have fun, while cheering on their teammates as they pass the transition zone on the main beach area. This race is great for spectators as the viewing area is perfect for spotting runners coming in. Common comments from our STARR team included many wanting to run the race again next year.
Between a Walk and a Hard Pace – 3rd place finish
STARR was well represented with 5 teams this year. The loop format gave the club a great opportunity to mingle before, after and during the race. Unexpected but appreciated snacks were provided by Megen and Jason. Everyone from STARR had something to cheer about. Given the large number of runners, this race report will emphasize the many great photos taken by Jason, Megen, Andy and Leslie Ann because a picture is worth a thousand words. Everyone had something to cheer about.
STARR results:
Fastest STARR team – Furious Four – Jason Seysener, David White, Steve Ericksen, Andy Smith 1:30:01!
Senior Ladies team – Galloping Geese Taking Flight – 2nd place finish – Jacqueline Mealing, Liz Stannard, Leslie Ann Bent, Vanessa White
Senior Ladies Team – Between a Walk and a Hard Pace – 3rd place finish – Teresa Lennox, Jenny Adams, Megen Seysener, Andrea White
Super Veteran Men – One Brain and Declining Testosterone – 2nd place finish – Bruce Hawkes, Jim Gable, Steve Kent, Jackie Eddy
Tied for Best Team Name – Three Booties and a Bum – Mel Cunningham, Stephanie Croft, Charmaine Campbell, Karla Sache
Don’t forget to check out the STARR photos! Congrats to everyone who ran today. For those interested in seeing the more nitty-gritty results, the 2019 race results should be posted this week on the Prairie Inn Harriers website. The fastest team flew in at just over an hour.
