Harriet ran in the Escalade for the first time in her life. It was quite an experience! I have never seen so many people in the same place in Geneva before - in fact, its the most people I have seen together in one place in Switzerland since I was in Zurich to “experience” the Lake Parade.. yeah. I really enjoyed myself — Seeing my wife flying along during the race, (she even smiled at me once) and … the amazing speed of the elite runners (women running 4.8km in 15:08!!! and the men running 7.2km in 20:01!!!!!!!!!!)
Here is Harriet’s take on the day: I was so nervous but was pleased with my pace for the first half, the second half was more difficult and at times I really just wanted to stop! How unathletic of me… But it ended eventually, thank goodness! I ran 4.8km in 25,44 mins… not great but considering the fact that I had been sick all week and hadn’t really done any serious training, I am quite pleased. Sure I can do better next year!
Stu took some photos of the race; you can view them here:
www.LABELME.org/family/photos/2006/Escalade2006_BIG
or if you have a slower internet connection:
