Like to thank everyone that braved the rain to run in this 2nd Annual event. We had one hard downpour setting up, but rain and wind were light after that, and good temp for a half marathon. Over 600 signed up, 348 finished the half, and 124 finished the 5K.
Our new chip system worked perfect. The delays in getting results were mainly due to figuring runners without chips, visible race numbers, or either. I have not heard any complaints, appreciate runners understanding these things. James did a great job resolving the "unchipped" and the "unmarked", and correcting a few registration errors, which is usual (wrong age or sex, which cascades awards). We arrived for Friday registration at 1 PM, and left Saturday about 2 PM, 25 hours to score a 4 hour half marathon (everyone allowed to finish, and last was 3:59:23). So is the life of event directors and scoring teams. If most runners leave happy, it was worth it to us. James and I had it easy compared to Butch - he and his team got out at 3 AM to set out water tables, signs, and 600 traffic cones in the rain. And of course had to pick up and return cones after. We enjoy working with and leaning from him. Rain always complicates everything, and we lose some volunteers - and thus not able to do some of the fine touches. We always welcome constructive feedback, and things you would like to see added in the future. Hope we get Oct 11 for GVL Half and 5K, and can add in more bells and whistles. The start of the 5K was timed to allow David Swain on his super fast hand crank bike to complete the first loop ahead of the runners. David completed the half marathon in about 49 minutes, inspiring to see. Complete results are posted below. Will get report from Lace Up later, but it is Charlie's turn to give us a report on the KK doughnut run. Happy Running, Kip ECRR / Carolina Timing and Events http://www.ecrun.org/results_detail.php?id=75 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Greenville Running Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/greenville-running-club?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
