Emil's report: It was cold, about -4, but hardly any wind. Light snow cover on the ground, thus, runners had to be careful not to slip, especially on sharp turns.
All the best to you and your families ! See you in good shape in 2010 !
This was the last chance for the team captains to check out the shape of the participants for the upcoming Inter Agency Games in Bad Kleinkirchheim (this time exceptionally in autumn).
The leading duo did some extra-exercises during the race (intervals) while at the bottom of the list some of the ladies were lost on the track - sorry.
Different reports have been received about the incidents regarding timers and timing equipment in this race. The negative impact, however, was minor. Even if the times provided may not be accurate, the VICRunners secretariat abstains from the proposed measure to tar and feather the head timer.
The first direct encounter of almost all VICRunners stars and a very exciting and close finish. Those who were lapped by the top group could watch it from very short distance ...
In today's 5k time trial, temperatures were pleasant: +2 degrees after the last days' negative numbers. The slippery surface did not allow any PRs except for snow specialist Wiebke. First VICRunners appearance for Slava and Adam - welcome !
This was a very exciting 5k competition with a promising bunch of newcomers, and we are looking forward to seeing them compete with Matthew next year. Congratulations to the seven runners with PRs - they all climb up in the top 100 list.
This September 5k Time Trial was the farewell run for Takehiko and Jorge. Takehiko has joined us in 18 VICRunners races, he will go back to Japan. Jorge has participated 56 times and is retiring now. All the best to both of them !
Many participants were relaxed enough (after the IAG and before summer holidays) to improve their PRs by one or two minutes ! Welcome to Tess, Andrew and Soheil in their first VICRunners event !