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Sunday, April 7, 2002 -- Morgantown, WV
WVU College of Law 5K Ambulance Chase (MAGP #2)
(iPO Event Id#: 4881)
Story and photos by John Nesbitt
[Details]
[Coverage]
[Overall Results]
[Results by Class]
Pictures:
[Set 1]
[Set 2]
[Set 3]
[Set 4]
[Set 5]
[Set 6]
[2001 Event Coverage]
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Did somebody say "ambulance"?
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The second annual West Virginia University Law School 5k Ambulance
Chase took place this past Sunday throughout the Suncrest Area of
Morgantown, starting and finishing at Krepps Park. This was the first
time this race was part of the Morgantown Area Grand Prix MAGP
series and this helped to bring out over 220 runners and walkers.
The Ambulance Chase is run on the same course as the Back Bay
Snowflake 5K which is the last race and series finals for the MAGP
each year. This gives the MAGP runners a chance to compare their
performances throughout the year.
The race began with WVU law students actually chasing an ambulance for
several hundred feet. Moments later, the rest of the field took off
with Morgantown's 46 year-old Ed Frohnapfel capturing first place in a
time of 16:47. Finishing just a few strides behind Frohnapfel was
Heather Bury, an ex-WVU track star who crossed in 17:02.
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A nice Sunday afternoon run in Suncrest
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Jesse Vernon, a University High student captured third in a time of
17:20 followed by another University High student, Stephen Hiser
(18:00). Another former WVU runner, Johanna Fischer, took second for
the women in a time of 18:55.
According to Frohnapfel the course was typically what all courses in
Morgantown are like with a few hills mixed in with a few flat spots.
Jesse Vernon, the second place male finisher and former
iPlayOutside.com intern, was running the course for the first time
competitively. However, the course is one he is very familiar with
because he trains on it often.
After the race many refreshments were offered to all the participants
while numerous prizes where given away. Many thanks go out to all the
sponsors of the race, MAGP, and all the WVU law students who
graciously gave up their Sunday Afternoon to help raise money for West
Virginia Senior Legal Aid.
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