Title IX Moment

Every time we visit the kids' dentist I'm reminded of the first time I was passed by a female runner in a road race. The hygienist, Jan, was a very competitive road racer back in her day - - or should I say "our" day. In the years following high school, I could still kick out a decent time in road races, always finishing with "the guys", and before the first female finisher.

That all changed at the Green Lake Road Race - must have been 1982 or 83? At mile 7 of this hilly 12 mile course, Jan pulled up along side me. I believe I was in 10th place or so. She ran with me for a while, encouraging me to pick it up. Telling me I was "looking good" - yeah, right! She then passed me. The rest was history.

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