The atmospheric river system and a near flooded road to the Sooke Potholes did not keep STARRs from coming out to the annual “Predict Your Time” event on Saturday, October 19. This event is fun for a number of reasons. Everyone is on equal footing regardless of age, gender and ability. The goal is predict your time over either the long course (9.4km) or the short course (5.3km) and complete the course without a watch or other timing devise. It means the feel of your pace is most important and the fastest doesn’t always mean a win. There were medals and some swag as well as cookies and water. Of course, there was also a chance to socialize after the event.
Ten participants came out for the event. We were able to stay sort of dry in the Barnes Station shelter. I was impressed with the results especially compared with prior years. Everyone did amazing. Congratulations to all of the runners. Thanks to Vanessa for the photos!
Results:
5.3km Predicted time Actual time Difference
Vanessa (gold) 42:49 42:31 17 seconds
Teresa (silver) 30 31:59 1:59
9.4km
Barbara (gold) 52 51:45 15 seconds
Tory (silver) 51:16 50:59 17 seconds
Kari (bronze) 58 58:23 23 seconds
Robin (bronze) 52 52:23 23 seconds
Claude 53 52:24 36 seconds
Andy 46 45:06 54 seconds
Maggie 57 58:38 1:38
Jill 59:50 58:04 1:46