Kate Bazeley set the women’s course record at the Tely 10 on Sunday with a time of 53:42, beating the mark previously set by Anne Johnston in 2019. It was the ninth Tely 10 win for Bazeley. Photo by Nicholas Mercer/The TelegramArticle contentWhen Kate Bazeley saw the forecast early Sunday morning, there was a single thought that went through her mind. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle content“It made me feel like I have to go for it today,” she said. Article contentArticle contentOf course, the ‘it’ she was referring to was the 97th annual Tely 10 Road Race, an iconic St. John’s-based race, and the women’s record of 54:25, set by Anne Johnston in 2019. Article contentThis year, Bazeley attacked the course and again crossed the finish line as the top women’s runner with a time of 53:42. Article contentJohnston finished second with a time of 57:11, while Caden Lee finished third with a time of 58:57. Article contentBazeley’s finish put her inside the top 10 racers overall and, perhaps more importantly, gave her the women’s record for the fastest finish. Article contentOn top of setting a new women’s course record, it was also the ninth Tely 10 title, fifth in a row, for Bazeley. Article content“I’m feeling happy. It was a great day to run to get that record,” said Bazeley. “It was a hard record. Anne set the bar really high. Article content“So, you needed good conditions. You needed to feel good. You needed everything to align.” Article contentArticle contentArticle contentFeeling goodArticle contentThe past couple of Tely 10s, Bazeley entered coming off injuries that hampered her training heading into the race. Article contentThere was no such hampering this time around, which helped her record push. That combined with the weather drove her towards the finish line. Article content“I came this morning. I haven’t been injured, I haven’t been sick, and the weather was good. So I was like, ‘it’s today or maybe never’,” said Bazeley. “So I just went out focused on just keeping focus, working hard and I got it.” Article content‘She’s a legend’Article contentWaiting for Bazeley at the finish line was Levi Moulton, the Tely 10’s men’s winner. Article contentThe pair embraced just moments after she crossed the finish line. Article content“(Bazeley’s) a legend,” said Moulton. “My whole life, I’ve looked up to her. I’m actually coaching her kids right now, and they’re just as remarkable as her.” Article contentMaybe one yearArticle contentIt’s already been a busy year for Bazeley. Article contentShe ran the Boston Marathon, finishing in a time of 2:39:33, and was the top overall finisher in a pair of local racers heading into the Tely. Article contentWith the women’s record set, Bazeley’s next Tely 10 goal is to win the race outright. Article content“Next year is to win the Tely overall, one year but I need the guys to slow down a little bit,” she said. Article content
Kate Bazeley set a record while winning her ninth Tely 10 title
