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Top Ten Reasons to Dislike Running Hains Point Courses
By Hugh MatlockNovember 1999
Washington, DC
Washington Running Report
During discussion of their performances at the Army Ten Miler on the RunWashington e-mail list serve, many runners expressed gratitude that they did not have to run around Hains Point. Races at Hains Point are run on a flat, fast course on a good surface in a natural setting with little traffic. What's not to like? Herewith, Hugh Matlock's personal top ten:
10. Grey is not my favorite color in the morning.
9. I already spend too much time thinking about what life must be like as a duck.
8. The mile marker I just timed was left over from a different race.
7. I remember that I always wanted to get my picture taken with The Awakening, but can't stop now.
6. I can see how far back I really am.
5. At the turn-around, I learn there has been a stiff breeze at my back.
4. I have time to think about what I am doing.
3. The second half is harder than it looks.
2. No one else seems to mind.
and . . .
1. If I don't run a PR, I can't blame the course!