I tried to run with a nice view at the Tauranga Half in 2003. I caught the lady in question at about km 6 on the run thinking to myself "I'll hang here for a few k's and then pick up the tempo and drop her for the second lap of the run"

Hmmm... I hung for about 2 kms and then she droped my sorry butt to post a win with a 1hr 20 something run split. I can't say I was surprise to see her make a dominating debut, the only surprise was that she took that long to step up a distance. I think there will be a few female pros shaking in their racing flats if she turns up where they are racing!