Capitol Hill Classic 10K

For the past 30+ years my school has hosted the Capitol Hill Classic, a 10K race to benefit the Capitol Hill Cluster Schools. It's quite successful in raising money and because of it, we, the teachers and students, have benefited from the money raised. Our school has gotten supplies, computers, library books, field trips and much more!

I first ran this race back in 1998 when I was living in DC and working at the National Postal Museum. Back then I was living by myself (Mark was still at K), walking to and from work, and running between 5-8 miles everyday with a longer run on the weekend. I was in much better shape than I am in now.

Amazingly, my records from the May 3, 1998 race are online....and my results?

   6   2/28   Amy Trenkle             22 WASHINGTON DC        43:16

I guess I know what I need to do, I just need to find the time to do it! :) I was the 6th overall woman to finish and the 2nd in my age group.

I didn't have as stellar of a race, but I did have just as much fun. The course has changed slightly over the years and now comes up the Independence side of the Capitol rather than the Constitution side, giving runners a little more recovery time before they cross the finish line.

Mark and I were excited to see many of my students, parents, and coworkers out there. It was a nice morning and we had fun. :)


Total results are here.

 233  59/290   1810 Amy Trenkle              34 Washington DC    54:50 54:22  8:45

633 142/239   1811 Mark Hannum              34 Washington DC    54:50 54:21  8:45

We are looking forward to many more Capitol Hill Classic races! :)

Nine races down, 11 to go!