The first Roxbury Race of the 2012 season--I remember it like it was yesterday, which it conveniently was. We set out for the 2.4 miles up Chalybes with beautiful weather and a pack 89-runners strong. We can only assume that everyone has used the mild winter to train and come out blazing. This year's first winners were Desmond "Happy Ever After" O'Grady in 13:32 and Theresa Krebs in 16:23. Thanks to our finish line crew, Corrine and Mr. Davis, for manning the stopwatch and handing out sticks. Corrine, we're sure that by now you must have bionic legs. Take it easy on us whenever you come back to running. Also thanks to the Freres Deming who, for another year, have taken on the task of tabulating and recording all results. When the sticks numbered 80-99 went missing, Chris noted, "so the 80s are missing. No one misses them anyway, all the shoulder pads and hair bands." Except Jeff who never left and remains fully wrapped in contrasting near-fluorescence. "Mary, you are a clotheshorse!" he accuses. Guilty as charged.
A big welcome to all the rookies who joined the races for the first time this weekend. We're also particularly pleased to see our own Spider Woman, Jeanne, back running--she declared it "an extraordinary day!" Extraordinary, for sure, Sheldon left his armwarmers at home and logically went with long sleeves. (Seriously, Sheldon, think your armwarmers don't hurt anyone? Did you see Stosh? Think of the children, Sheldon!) Kateri obviously killed it through the offseason and put down a speedy race. As did race director Scott "all about the" Benjamin. Great to see all the Pribanics out running, particularly Miss April who undoubtedly has a glorious future in store, even if she'll never win Rookie of the Year. Brian oddly ditched his ninja look for a head to toe Livestrong ensemble, but also oddly remained nearly invisible. VanderHidin'? Good to see our mischeivious IronMen joining us for a race and relieved that no running accessories went missing in their presence. In honor of Chris Norris, enjoy this Chris Norris fact of the week: When nature calls, Chris Norris hangs up.
Next week, same time, same place, we'll run the same course only in reverse. Look forward to seeing you all there!
| Roxbury Race Series 2012 - Race #1 - February 18, 2.4 miles | ||||||
| Up Chalybes | ||||||
| Order of Finish | ||||||
| place | name | age | time | pace | ||
| 1 | Desmond O'Grady | 32 | 13.32 | 5.38 | ||
| 2 | Jeff Sheldon | 31 | 13.35 | 5.40 | ||
| 3 | Stosh Davis | 14 | 13.36 | 5.40 | ||
| 4 | Kevin Ortega | 18 | 14.37 | 6.05 | ||
| 5 | Chris Deming | 45 | 14.40 | 6.07 | ||
| 6 | Bill Goodman | 32 | 14.45 | 6.09 | ||
| 7 | Sam Dodge | 30 | 15.06 | 6.18 | ||
| 8 | Scott Holmes | 50 | 15.14 | 6.21 | ||
| 9 | Charles Ferry | 47 | 15.18 | 6.23 | ||
| 10 | Brian Vanderheiden | 42 | 15.20 | 6.23 | ||
| 11 | Ryan Ripp | 25 | 15.29 | 6.27 | ||
| 12 | Eric Koenig | 31 | 15.59 | 6.40 | ||
| 13 | Kevin McCullough | 47 | 16.04 | 6.42 | ||
| 14 | Mike Abraham | 52 | 16.06 | 6.43 | ||
| 15 | Luke Ferrell | 23 | 16.16 | 6.47 | ||
| 16 | Jeff Tindell | 62 | 16.23 | 6.50 | ||
| 17 | Theresa Krebs | 42 | 16.23 | 6.50 | ||
| 18 | Nate Mahrer | 39 | 16.31 | 6.53 | ||
| 19 | Lou Denaro | 51 | 16.48 | 7.00 | ||
| 20 | Caitlin Neary | 16 | 17.04 | 7.07 | ||
| 21 | Peter Scannell | 27 | 17.06 | 7.08 | ||
| 22 | Chris Scannell | 25 | 17.09 | 7.09 | ||
| 23 | Steve Benoit | 59 | 17.14 | 7.11 | ||
| 24 | Scott Gaffney | 13 | 17.19 | 7.13 | ||
| 25 | Chris Norris | 43 | 17.20 | 7.13 | ||
| 26 | James Kennedy | 12 | 17.16 | 7.12 | ||
| 27 | Ken Merrick | 42 | 17.21 | 7.14 | ||
| 28 | Russell Phillips | 30 | 17.27 | 7.16 | ||
| 29 | Martin Green | 43 | 17.28 | 7.17 | ||
| 30 | Tom McNulty | 46 | 17.29 | 7.17 | ||
| 31 | Ross Levy | 61 | 17.35 | 7.20 | ||
| 32 | Larry Deming | 54 | 17.39 | 7.21 | ||
| 33 | Scott Benjamin | 54 | 17.40 | 7.22 | ||
| 34 | John A. Adomelis | 57 | 17.42 | 7.23 | ||
| 35 | Mary Schafer | 37 | 17.45 | 7.24 | ||
| 36 | Jeff Bishop | 31 | 17.46 | 7.24 | ||
| 37 | Scott Cooney | 48 | 17.48 | 7.25 | ||
| 38 | Nick Nassra | 46 | 17.53 | 7.27 | ||
| 39 | Whitney Goodman | 29 | 18.01 | 7.30 | ||
| 40 | Christopher Heaver | 25 | 18.02 | 7.31 | ||
| 41 | Marc Andreotto | 30 | 18.11 | 7.35 | ||
| 42 | Russ Pribanic | 57 | 18.20 | 7.38 | ||
| 43 | Greg Meyn | 27 | 18.28 | 7.42 | ||
| 44 | Dirk Feather | 37 | 18.32 | 7.43 | ||
| 45 | Mandy Braverman | 27 | 18.33 | 7.44 | ||
| 46 | Krystal Koenig | 29 | 18.40 | 7.47 | ||
| 47 | Kelly Gaffney | 15 | 18.47 | 7.50 | ||
| 48 | Brian Gildea | 50 | 18.48 | 7.50 | ||
| 49 | David Mariani | 48 | 19.09 | 7.59 | ||
| 50 | Harry Mayer | 15 | 19.12 | 8.00 | ||
| 51 | Mark Zerbe | 51 | 19.14 | 8.01 | ||
| 52 | Mike Mayer | 49 | 19.14 | 8.01 | ||
| 53 | Dave Wolfe | 47 | 19.16 | 8.02 | ||
| 54 | Sabrina Phillips | 28 | 19.17 | 8.02 | ||
| 55 | Costas Drakatos | 53 | 19.34 | 8.09 | ||
| 56 | Dave McHale | 33 | 19.38 | 8.11 | ||
| 57 | Kateri Danay | 14 | 19.43 | 8.13 | ||
| 58 | Mike Simaitis | 48 | 19.45 | 8.14 | ||
| 59 | John Wolf | 42 | 19.48 | 8.15 | ||
| 60 | Rich Gaffney | 46 | 20.20 | 8.28 | ||
| 61 | Bill Euerle | 67 | 20.37 | 8.35 | ||
| 62 | Nora Hulton | 20.41 | 8.37 | |||
| 63 | Dan Burns | 48 | 20.42 | 8.38 | ||
| 64 | Emily Davis | 20.51 | 8.41 | |||
| 65 | Ray Acunto | 42 | 21.14 | 8.51 | ||
| 66 | Janet Levy | 57 | 21.29 | 8.57 | ||
| 67 | Dan Readyoff | 42 | 21.45 | 9.04 | ||
| 68 | Jeanne Bartkus | 52 | 22.03 | 9.11 | ||
| 69 | Eric Myhill | 45 | 22.09 | 9.14 | ||
| 70 | Bob Lewis | 47 | 22.24 | 9.20 | ||
| 71 | Keith Dupree | 69 | 22.54 | 9.33 | ||
| 72 | Rick Dock | 56 | 22.58 | 9.34 | ||
| 73 | Neil Kennedy | 44 | 23.08 | 9.38 | ||
| 74 | Mo Van Moffaert | 52 | 23.16 | 9.42 | ||
| 75 | Mario Hasz | 63 | 23.32 | 9.48 | ||
| 76 | Matt Roche | 48 | 23.48 | 9.55 | ||
| 77 | Scott Aliberk | 36 | 24.43 | 10.18 | ||
| 78 | Matt McCullough | 9 | 24.51 | 10.21 | ||
| 79 | Mary McCullough | 11 | 24.51 | 10.21 | ||
| 80 | Michelle Marcisz | 43 | 24.53 | 10.22 | ||
| 81 | Ed Moros | 64 | 25.31 | 10.38 | ||
| 82 | Joseph Danay | 49 | 25.39 | 10.41 | ||
| 83 | Charlie Euston | 67 | 26.11 | 10.55 | ||
| 84 | Jennifer Claybrooks | 22 | 26.14 | 10.56 | ||
| 85 | Gary Titus | 59 | 26.29 | 11.02 | ||
| 86 | Lee Anne Zarger | 57 | 27.39 | 11.31 | ||
| 87 | Christina Anello | 27 | 29.01 | 12.05 | ||
| 88 | Richard Vasko | 66 | 29.38 | 12.21 | ||
| 89 | Marissa Bishop | 30 | 29.55 | 12.28 | ||
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