UNCC with Simon the German

Time: 39:09
Distance: 5.05 miles
Pace: 7:45
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This evening a group of us drove up to UNC Charlotte to watch some Queens athletes compete in the distance events. It was first time going to their track facility and I was quite impressed. Great stands, good track surface, and a nice location to warm up. Someone talked to the track gods and asked for perfect weather because it couldn't have been better. The temps were chilly for spectators but ideal for distance runners and there was no wind to speak of. It was a bit like a night at the races in Palo Alto, CA where the Stanford track lights up with some of the very best US distance talent a few times each spring, only this didn't have quite the same talent level.

We watched Maraya run a provision DII time in the 1500m with her 4:36 or so. Then we go to see Patricia, Jess and Holly each run personal bests in the 5k. The night finished with Brian and Benny racing in the 5k. Both hit times around 15:15. Dan Matena was also in that race, and while it wasn't the best result, he hung tough for the duration.

Sometime during the women's 1500s Simon and I laced up the shoes for a run around an athletic field. It was a nice night and I wanted to catch up with the German after his recent trip out to New Mexico.