Saturday, January 22, 2000 -- Deep Creek, MD
Snowflake Chase 5/10 Miler
Story & photos by Julie Bertsch
[Coverage]
[5 Mile Results]
[10 Mile Results]
Pics:
[Set 1]
[Set 2]
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Boy, I sure could use a hot chocolate right about now! |
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Maureen Hall kicks it in to finish 3rd overall in the 5 miler |
The long course was run on the snow covered,
Deep Creek Lake State Park road.
Runners could see the frozen lake, complete with ice fisherman as a
scenic backdrop through the trees as they ran the out and back path.
Pulling ahead in the last few miles of the 5 mile race was Jimmy
Railey. Railey kept a steady pace, 10 seconds ahead of Jeff
Smith(32:55), to finish 1st overall in the 5 miler with an excellent
time of 32:45. Maureen Hall finished 1st for the women, and
3rd overall with a great time of 34:51.
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Running through scenic, Deep Creek Lake State Park |
Everyone was happy to get some hot beverages when the race was all over. Temperatures may have been low, but spirits were certainly high as this amazing group, many who were over 40 years old, went outside to do some intense winter distance running. Thanks to all who made this event possible. Special thanks goes out to Dave Ritchie who was so helpful, and Robert "Nut" Hall for the speedy results. We'll see you next year!