By Leslie Ann Bent
This weekend marked our third annual simulation run of Hamilton, Ontario's famous Around the Bay Race, known to be North America's oldest race. Seventeen of STARRs fabulous runners and walkers participated. The goal was to complete a total of 30km per team. We had a few runners who wanted to run but had to bow out for various reasons and Marika kindly offered to be a 15km spare for a runner in need, using a hard, hilly course near home for a rainy run before work. Robin's daughter, Lila also came out to test her 5k time while her dad ran with the Riding Chickens (same team for three years in a row). A big shout out to Danny who walked the full 30k! Andy ended up on two teams. He'd anticipated running with Marika (virtual) but Scott arrived with no partner so they teamed up for the in-person.
It was so nice to see so many people out. The out and back format appealed to many as they were able to spot other runners. There was a 200km cycling adventure happening on our Galloping Goose route so we saw some cyclists whizzing by.
In case you're curious how things turned out, here are the results. Please note that those who ran their section as virtual may have used a different course depending on where they were when they ran:
3-personTteams
1. Riding Chickens - Jackie, Steve K, Robin 2:46
2. Jim B, Paul, Mark 2:58
3. Stephanie, Pascale, Melanie 3:22
4. Vanessa, Kari, Crystal 3:48
2-person Teams
1. Andy & Scott 2:31
2. Maggie & Steve E 2:48
3. Marika & Andy 2:55
Solo (walking)
Danny 5:45
Congratulations to everyone.
