Natasha Wodak ninth at Oakley Mini 10K
The heart of New York City was especially bustling today. Over 8,000 women runners gathered in Manhattan at 8:00 a.m. to race the Oakley Mini 10K.
Among them were top cream-of-the-crop elite runners including Canada’s Natasha Wodak. Wodak placed ninth today running a quick one– 33:30. Conditions today were definitely on the hot side too. Temperatures were around 25C with humidity. Wodak’s 5K split time today was 16:13.
Kenyan athlete Mary Keitany led to pack coming first by a full minute and 15 seconds. She ran a 31:15. In second place was Betsy Saina coming in at 32:30. Edna Kiplagat placed third with her time of 32:39. For full results of the race, click here.
Today was the 44th running of the Oakley 10K. It started out in 1972 with only 72 runners. Then, it was created as a way to provide a space for women’s road racing. It has since grown in popularity not only attracted large crowds and higher numbers of runners, but it also features athletes from around the globe.
Of course, there’s also the festive atmosphere of this metropolitan race. Check out what both elites and regular runners posted on social media from New York today.
Ready to roll through Central Park with 11000 ladies! #OakleyMini10K #runlikeagirl #letshavesomefun #nuunlife @smithoptics @ASICSCanada
— Natasha Wodak (@tasha_wodak) June 13, 2015
@nyrr #oakleymini10k #newyorkcity #ny http://t.co/N3H436hoH6 pic.twitter.com/uV3z0oLwnA
— Marathon Foto (@MarathonFotoEPG) June 13, 2015
.@tasha_wodak 9th in #OakleyMini10K in 33:30. TX @RunBlogRun for coverage @periscopeco ! @ASICSCanada #scotiahalf https://t.co/AWi9ldnbH0
— alan brookes, CRS (@alnbrookes) June 13, 2015
#OakleyMini10K thousands of women ready to carry the Mini tradition forward. Great run all! @nyrr pic.twitter.com/qR9M3v8FYB
— Mary Wittenberg (@marywitt) June 13, 2015
Your top 3 #OakleyMini10K finishers: Mary Keitany, @bcsaina & @KiplagatEdna! pic.twitter.com/6Uh63ZBXiF
— NewYorkRoadRunners (@nyrr) June 13, 2015
MT @BlakeRun: #teamASICS women representing at the #OakleyMini10K. Hot, humid, but amazing race with @tasha_wodak pic.twitter.com/VNd6UeojYv
— Athletics Canada (@AthleticsCanada) June 13, 2015
Each year keeps getting better #OakleyMini10K pic.twitter.com/QSQ9TnKYGg
— Danielle Adone (@Danielle_Adone) June 13, 2015
This girl rocked her first 10K today! So proud of her @gmdami next stop 13.1 #OakleyMini10K 😍🏃 pic.twitter.com/M1MxW6mciA
— Danielle Adone (@Danielle_Adone) June 13, 2015
#OakleyMini10K complete! First official 10k = auto PR, right? 😉 #NYRR #willrunforbling pic.twitter.com/lFOn05tVwy
— Jessica (@JessRunsHappy) June 13, 2015
Over 9000 women ran 10 km in the heart of NYC! #OakleyMini10k #LiveYours http://t.co/e4hFbGv5A4 pic.twitter.com/Iar6uDhoXi
— Oakley (@oakley) June 13, 2015
@nyrr #oakleymini10k #newyorkcity #ny http://t.co/oKEGLqZa0L pic.twitter.com/dbeK9LsbJm
— Marathon Foto (@MarathonFotoEPG) June 13, 2015
#OakleyMini10K was hot! Glad to finish! TY @nyrr pic.twitter.com/6WpWWEFHCS
— Edith Baltazar (@ebaltazar_nyc) June 13, 2015
TODAY! Ready to dominate #OakleyMini10K? Stay hydrated & don’t forget discounts at Manhattan Oakley store with bib! pic.twitter.com/JUKEvTRvMO
— NewYorkRoadRunners (@nyrr) June 13, 2015
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