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Race Report from the 7/4/06 BASF Freedom Run Mile in Baton Rouge
Okay, so because this was just 1
mile, I wasn't sure who would win, me (Audrey), or
Charles. It was an average steamy day in Baton
Rouge. The race was divided into different heats. The
old people (that's Charles, and okay, me) ran first.
The mile was a straight shot, up a gentle slope, then
slightly downhill the rest of the race. The course was
fast!! I met a really nice girl who was an ultra 50
miler, Boston elite marathoner and knew she was my
competition. (Well and off course Charles)!! None of
us had run just a mile for competition lately, so I was
thinking I could break 7:00. That was our goal.
Anyway, to make a long story short, I ran 6:08, Barb,
who won the grand masters ran 6:12, and Charles 6:15. I
beat Charles, however, to his credit, at the last 220
yards, I was coasting and sort of being lazy and I heard
him yell "Go Audrey"! I knew then I had to work a
little harder. After this race, Barb and I decided to
run in the open women's "for fun". We ran 6:45. I have
to tell all of you this, I felt like I was running with
Joni. I can't breathe, and this lady was chatting and
encouraging the other runners the whole time!! While we
ran, Charles drank our share of the beer, He said
someone had to do it!!. We met the most interesting,
inspiring people and if I ever complain again, slap
me. There was an 80 plus year old man. A little girl
who obviously was undergoing chemo or radiation ran 3
heats and won her age. Another little girl ran with her
walker with her dad!! All of these people just make me
realize how wonderfully blessed I am!! Anyway, a good
day and a good race, Happy 4th.
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