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Posted by Pete Steve Moores and me, we did some deliberating over the weekend, and in light of sore quads (two sets), we've come to the mutual conclusion that we'd really, really like to offer a flat race this year. Now part of me expects that maybe some of the purists out there may be upset with the idea.... a flat course in Wolfville? Why that's darn near sacrilege, no?! Well, sacrilege or not, we've flattened out the hills this year, and will be offering - get this! - the FLATTEST race in the entire province of Nova Scotia. So while we may offend an old timer or two, we hope that those of you who've suffered through Bluenose or the Cabot Trail (or both, or both plus multiple legs of the Cabot Trail), will appreciate a nice flat race, for a bit of a rest. What will you be losing if you run this year's course? Well, you won't get the breathtaking views of the Gaspereau Valley or the Minas Basin. But let's be honest... you're not looking at the view while you race anyway. If you are, then maybe you're not racing hard enough... Plus, you gotta drive to get here, right? If you want to take in the view, we can give you directions. So, what do you gain? Well, when we say this route is flat, we mean it's FLAT. Of course I lie a little.... there will be a hill. It's about 10-15 feet up and over the dyke. The race will start and finish at the same place as always.... Acadia University. This year, though, we'll move the start line into Raymond Field - the same place where the race always finishes. The race will go out the back of Acadia and along a small service road into the town of Wolfville. You'll cross Elm Street, run along the street a short way and enter the dyke lands via a short walking path. From there, the route goes out and back along a road beside the dykes. There will be two waterstops, which you'll pass twice. The dyke road is a packed dirt surface. There are some potholes along the whole length, but these can be avoided. If we have some sunshine before the race and the road is dry, you will find this surface to be very fast. If it has been wet, you'll need to dodge some puddles, which generally isn't too much trouble. The course will be accurately measured (survey wheel), with accurate mile splits. What more could you ask for, right? So hope for some nice racing weather (how can it not turn nice?) and come out to see how fast you can run 8 miles on a dead flat, accurate race course. See you on Sunday!
on May 30, 2005, 22:28:10
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Folks,
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