The last 10k before the Agency Games in perfect weather conditions. Gregor will be surprised to see Jalil ahead of him in the ranking but generous as the VICRunners rules are, even for latecomers (within limits) the net time is recorded.
The fantastic weather conditions allowed nine PRs, 33 runners were precisely timed by the Schneider family. Amazing the PR improvements of Maria by almost 3 minutes and Tamas by almost 3.5 minutes. Note to the file: the doping samples of both athletes were negative. Fantastic duel between Ann and Beate: they now take ranks 16 resp. 17 in the 10k Top 100 list.
A lonely victory for Jalil, some PRs (Beate & Steven) and some almost-PRs (Andrea & Tamas), five runners who did our 10k for the first time (Luz Marina, Gabi and Patricia; Stephen & Ivan Alfredo), some comebacks and some solid performances - a lot of information for the team captains who are trying do get their people together for the IAG 2002.
The shivering timers Ursula (let's hope that she does not get a cold after this) and Adi saw a surprising high number of participants in this year's November 10k. Richard and Andrea improved their PRs, Ramachandran and Paul joined us for the first time, and ladies' 10k record holder Liz (40:04 !) took part again in a VICRunners event after a break of more than SEVEN years.
Before today's September 10k time trial was started, timers and participants kept a few moments of silence for the victims of the recent terrible events in the United States.