Hello Guys,

I am excited to say that the ATR will be using chip timing this year for the 10K.

I'm happy that they will be using chip timing, but I caution those of you who usually place in age group competition that awards are based on gun time. This is a USATF and RRCA guideline. I understand why this is the case, but it really puts us old farts who run so much slower, yet still have a chance to place, in a dangerous position. If we want to enhance our competitive position, we have to line up close to the start. But, we run so slow that we sometimes impede others. Oh well---I'll just wear my headphones (that's a whole nother discussion) and I won't hear the peole cursing as they trample me.

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Becky Ryder
hryder29@comcast.net
Hattiesburg, MS