14th Annual Lawyers Have Heart 10K
Get the training program going and the team at the office. On Saturday, June 12, 2004, it's the annual match up for Washington's top lawyers and runners to settle the "road justice" case at the 14th Annual Lawyers Have Heart 10K, 8:00 a.m., at the Washington Harbour in Georgetown.

This year's presenting sponsor is UPS. Proceeds from the race benefit the American Heart Association. Since the inaugural race in 1991, $2.8 million has been raised. The mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke. By participating, you will not only strengthen your own heart through exercise, you will also help to raise funds vital to the educational programs and research of the AHA.

Online registration will be available through the website http://www.runlhh.org. The registration fee through May 31, 2004, is $25.00. June 1 through June 11, 2004, is $32 and on race day the fee is $35.00. For children 12 and under the fee is $10.00.

If you sign up for the 10K and then you are unable to run, you will be able to transfer your number to another individual beginning on May 1 through June 4 for a $5 transfer fee (mail-in only). The substitute runner MUST sign the waiver.

The winning male and female will have an opportunity to fly within the continental United States courtesy of JetBlue Airlines. The winning masters (male and female) will receive a one-year membership at The Sports Club/LA in Washington, D.C.

A Little Race History....
Yes, it's always a warm day in an event which has tradition and excitement. The American Heart Association started to build the flagship race on May 19, 1991 (West Potomac Park, Washington, DC). Two locals, Darrell General and Jim Hage were down to a two-man battle; General turned it on in the final quarter and took it 30:45 to 30:58.

The course was in Potomac Park in 1991-1992 and then shifted to Georgetown to experience the hills for the years 1993-2001. The course changed again in 2002 and went in the opposite direction towards K Street.

Three of the event records were set on the hilly course: Open: Jerry Lawson 30:18 (1994), Charlotte Thomas 34:42 (1992) Master: Donna Moore 37:17 (2001).

The male master record was set on the current course by lawyer Jim Hage in 2002 (32:56). Hage was the overall winner in 1993 (31:56) and 1996 (32:06).

In 1992, from the Washington Running Report, race co-chair Alan Charles Raul stated, "The Washington legal community is getting more and more excited and committed to Lawyers Have Heart. Next year, even more runners and walkers will join in this healthy public service event that is fun and fulfilling."

"It went pretty well, I tend to run well in hot weather. I went out conservatively. I knew the top four women and Kim Robinson had out kicked me at a ten-mile race in Chicago. Kim led the race going out and I felt strong when I passed her. I tend to pull away from people down hill. My father is a lawyer," stated Jill Hargis of Annapolis, Maryland, the 2000 winner in 37:56, the 12th fastest winning time in the race history.

"The second half is where he killed me, Philippe looked good. In between mile 4 and 5 I realized that he wasn't coming back. I could not get my legs to turn over. I was certain that it was going to be the two of us. I was in Boston last week and did 14:26 on the track. I'm doing speed work and in a year I want to shift to the marathon," stated Chris Banks, runner-up in 2001 with 31:37.

"I was scared when I saw Chris Banks. I wanted to stay close for three miles. I had planned to make my move at mile three at the top of the hill. I'm proud to win for a third time, my wife is a lawyer," stated Philippe Rolly, the 2001 winner with a time of 30:49, the fourth fastest winning time.

"I am at a loss for words and was around a minute off my time of two years ago and that was on a much tougher course. I was surprised how many folks went out strong. Looks like Washington is getting a critical mass of serious amateur middle distance road runners. Bravo!" stated Russell Crandall of Davidson College, North Carolina, eighth place finisher in 2003 (33:26). He was the runner-up in 1998 (33:17) and 1999 (32:50) and third place in 2001 (32:23).

"I went out pretty relaxed and I wanted to do negative splits. At mile two I was 11:14 and 16:52 at three miles, I ran hard in the beginning. The course was not as flat as I thought and I like the out and back, the crowds help out on the way back," stated Heather Hanscom of Team Pacers, the 2002 winner in 35:38, the third fastest winning time.

"I went out smart and I have been training for a marathon. I knew I was stuck in fifth place and it was a good course. I felt strong in the second half," stated Susan Gray of the Cumberland Valley Athletic Club, fifth place finisher in 2003 with 38:14. Gray is legally blind.

Daniel Mayer and Julie McAllister of the law firm of Team Skadden said, "We had about 25-30 walkers/runners and we trained together. This was my first time and it was a good cause. I learned that I could get up early on a Saturday morning and walk three miles, we entertained ourselves." The team participated in 2003.

For full race details or to volunteer visit http://www.runlhh.org or call 703-914-3710.