The Hill - Girls

The key to the race was The Hill, which is traversed twice in the double loop figure 8 course. For some, like Zoe Nelson, it was the key to success. For others, it was their downfall. Bob Kennedy talked about The Hill in his remembrance of his two visits to Balboa Park (1986-1987). The runners talked about The Hill after the course walk and run throughs on Friday. They talked about The Hill again after the race.

Here is what The Hill looked like on race day - photos by Doug Speck.

Hill 1 (early in mile 2)

	Zoe Nelson started up hill in second, but quickly made her move to a lead which she never relinquished
		Zoe opened up a gap at the crest of the hill

Hill 2 (in mile 3)

Zoe makes a big lead bigger going up hill, and starts to wear a victory smile going downhill along Upas Drive.

other runners show strain from second time over The Hill

Trotter

Magill, Smith

Owen

Geissler

Harper

Dron

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