It was such a smart move to adjust the start time of today’s race. If it had started at the scheduled 9a local, athletes, officials, coaches and support staff would have baked in the record heat. As it was, the heat and strong sun took its toll, but our racewalkers competed gamely out there. Lauren Harris, in particular, had a very strong race, with consistent splits. Kayla Shapiro struggled mightily but fought gamely for a solid finish. Marist Running alum Katie Miale remarkably finished after battling a serious knee injury for the past several months. Their splits are below, but the numbers only tell a small fraction of the story. This morning was a celebration of racewalking. The City of Springfield embraced the event. The downtown streets were lined with spectators. Racewalkers are accustomed to being on the fringes of track meets and they were indeed several miles away from Hayward Field, but this was different. They were rock stars today. The L-shaped course was excellent for spectators and acceptable (I think) for the competitors. As coaches, it was a dream. We were able to see them throughout the entire race, in multiple spots. The early laps were fast because it was still relatively cool and shady. But that quickly changed as it approached 8a and walkers were in survival mode at that point, drenched in sweat and drenching themselves at every opportunity. Such a marvelous experience for our athletes and for our program!
U.S. Olympic Trials
20km racewalk
Saturday, June 26, 2021
1km road loop, Springfield, Oregon
9-Lauren Harris 1:50:59
1km splits
5:37, 5:18, 5:12, 5:25, 5:22
5:29, 5:29, 5:30, 5:34, 5:37
5:37, 5:36, 5:39, 5:33, 5:44
5:42, 5:42, 5:41, 5:42, 5:38
13-Kayla Shapiro 2:01:53
5:37, 5:19, 5:12, 5:26, 5:25
5:54, 6:06, 5:42, 5:44, 6:20
6:34, 6:32, 6:46, 6:05, 6:31
6:44, 6:48, 6:40, 6:14, 6:23
14-Katie Miale (unattached)
2:07:03
5:37, 5:19, 5:47, 5:44, 6:07
6:03, 6:04, 6:17, 6:22, 6:24
6:15, 6:43, 6:42, 6:57, 6:46
6:44, 6:54, 6:49, 6:55, 6:44
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