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As the Austin American-Statesman looks ahead to the 39th annual running of the Statesman Capitol 10,000 race in 2016, it is pleased to announce a new race director: Jeff Simecek.

“Not only is Jeff an outstanding communicator and respected leader in the community, but he has years of valuable insight and experience with our signature race,” said Ann Poe, Vice President/Marketing & Audience at the Statesman.

FAST FACT: FAST VS. NOT SO MUCH…

Ever wonder which race on average has the fastest overall field and which has the slowest?*

Here’s the latest “Fast Fact” to rattle around your noggin.

*NOTE: The stat is based on races with at least 2,000 finishers. And since 4 of the 5 “slowest” half marathons on the list are Disney races, you have to figure that the median time is more than a little impacted by runners/walkers stopping to…