Second cross country race of the season!

Mud, a few hills, leaves, grass, wind, some rain......this is cross country!  Greater Buffalo Track Club cross country race, near Hoyt Lake in Buffalo.  Nice course, but wet, muddy, and some decent hills!  I wasn't expecting this for a city race!

Halfway, where wife yelled "even the GIRLS are running faster than you!"

I managed 16th overall out of 111 runners, 1st in the old guy's 55 to 59 year old age group.

Results are here.

BUT, I lost to the first woman by about 5 seconds!  At about halfway, my wife was taking pictures of me and couldn't resist commenting "even the GIRLS are running faster than you! (Gary Truce, circa 1978)

I also lost to a 62 year old by about 50 seconds!  He is, however, close to nationally ranked for his age group, but nonetheless...................

Just past halfway..C'mon Harry!

OK, Mark, Go with John!

Next up, a 10k very hilly cross country race next weekend at Mendon Ponds Park near Rochester, NY.

Mark