The all new CAL 10



Some running clubs still pop in for the Cal-10

  On a chilly Sunday morning, 200 brave souls gathered for the Sundance Running Club's annual California 10.   Over the years the race has evolved from the first race in the PAUSATF's racing series to a more relaxed, local gathering.  I wasn't competing in the day's race  (after the Crystal Springs Run, see below) but I wanted to root on some friends and support the Lodi High runners with some photographic coverage while following thierace on bike. 

 

Bill?!?!   Back for more?

 This year the event changed to a new venue, beginning at Brookside Elementary School and running out and back atop the levee with a 10K option in addition to the classic 10 mile race.  As the runners crept towards the starting line at 9 a.m. the weather was still stuck in the 30's so most runners decided to stay bundled up. 
 
 

The Lodi Crew



Some first timers







The race began and the pack quickly organized itself into the serious runners in singlets and the "smilers" dressed more for a snowball fight.  The pace was brisk as they headed into the first of about a dozen or so underpasses.  These underpasses seemed to be the most popular topic of conversation among the finishers.   Although this new course was certainly more scenic than the old Mathews Road course out near the County Hospital, the up's and down's would take their toll on many of the runners.  No complaints from Bill Marweg, however . . . after running up the hill at Woodside the day before, 10 rolling miles along a levee must seem easy.

The Sundance Running Club did a fabulous job preparing the course and stocking the aid stations along the way.  I've always been impressed at what a great job the club has done hosting the event over the years, especially during it's PAUSATF heyday.  The only knock on a small club hosting such an intimate event is that you may not get the results before Easter.  So, I can't tell you who came in first for the 10K or the name of the woman who won the 10 mile race.  But I can say that everyone had a good time.  I know a few of the Lodi High runners were gunning for the famed "Sub 60" tee-shirts and they accomplished their goal. 

Congratulations to all the runners and thanks again to the many helpers from Sundance Running Club--way to start 2011 off on the right foot!   Help yourself to any of the pictures. 

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