Although Bree Wee did get a pretty accurate shot of the start line that she posted on her blog. We definitely ended up with the windy, rainy weather that you often encounter in Waimea. Although as we discussed later, it might not have actually been raining, but more the effect of running through clouds - a general mist. So we were completely soaked by the end of the run, but for once in a race in Hawaii, we weren't burning up!Both Jason and I ran the 10-mile race in preparation for the Volcano half marathon coming up in two weeks. The elevation in Volcano will be a little bit higher than Mana Road, but Mana Road is definitely a change in elevation from Kona (about 2500 feet). I'm also hoping Volcano is not quite so steep as Mana Road got in portions. Between miles 4 and 5 of the 10-mile course, we were climbing pretty good (and slow). But then you got to turn around and FLY down the hill. That mile was definitely the most fun part of the race. I'm just glad I didn't sprain an ankle.
Jason had a little battle with Billy Barnett for the top spot in the race, with Billy coming in with the victory. Jason managed to take second, with Tim Marr coming in third. Bree Wee won the women's race coming in 4th overall. Both Tim and Bree had completed the Sea to Stars Mauna Kea climb on Saturday morning, biking from Waikoloa to the top of Mauna Kea. Also, Rob Van Geen was at the race on Sunday after running the Sea to Stars on Saturday! I can't even imagine how he felt.
Thanks to the Big Island Road Runners for putting on a great event and getting us off the roads for a race! Despite the weather, it was nice to be able to see some of the Hilo folks (and taste some of their delicious post-race refreshments)!
Next Sunday will be another fun Peaman event at 8 a.m. at the pier. Then the Volcano Art Center runs are up the next weekend!
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