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Nov. 17, 2007 - Corrida Bulloise, Bulle, Switzerland

Arctic temperatures add challenge in Bulle

After a fairly mild week, temperatures plummeted just in time for Saturday's Corrida Bulloise road race, which made the 600m loop-course much more challenging.

With temps around minus 10C and winds gusting, one would think it would dampen the spirits of runners and spectators, but the streets were still packed in this small town of Bulle. And fortunately for the elite runners, people stuck around until the bitter end to cheer on the world-class fields.

Women from Kenya, Ethiopia and neighbouring European countries, negotiated the 10-lap course in a very competitive race. Hilary put herself in good postition for the first half of the course, running close to the lead pack, but was disappointed to lose ground in the second half of the race.

"I had a good start and felt great for the first half, but I think I underestimated the cold weather and probably didn't wear enough. I couldn't really feel my legs after about the 3km," said Hilary after the race. "Nevertheless, I worked hard and was competitive...my fitness is coming."

Hilary ended up 15th overall. Ethiopian Tsige Worku, who actually resides in Switzerland, was the overall women's winner.

See full results here.