Saturday, July 3, 1999 -- Morgantown
Spirit & Breath Challenge 5K/10K, 1 Mile Run
Story by Don Parks with photos by Lew McGrath
[Coverage/Recap]
Pictures:
[Set 1]
[Set 2]
[Set 3]
[Set 4]
Results:
[10K Overall]
[10K by Class]
[5K Overall]
[5K by Class]
[5K Walk Overall]
[5K Walk by Class]
[1 Mile]
The Normans enjoy a family outing at the races |
The 10K course is a challenging loop from Morgantown's White Park,
through the neighborhoods of First Ward and South Park, then on to
Marilla Park before heading back toward the finish. Throw in a few
nice hills, a big dose of heat and humidity, and you have a serious
6.2 miles.
Vinnie Monseau speeds to the 10K title |
Racing through the morning's punishing weather wasn't going to allow any course records, and Frohnapfel found the finish this year in 36:48, still good enough for third overall. Taking first was Monseau, alone at the front, with a time of 35:56. Reynolds squeezed between the two to take second overall in 36:29.
Among the women's 10K competitors, 1998
MAGP Series champion Julie Warner (45:11) took the win over
Angie Garlowich (45:37) with Jennifer Robertson (47:25)
taking third.
Sarah Corley fights the final hill in the 5K |
The women racing in the 5K were led to the finish by Sarah
Corley (20:30) who finished an impressive 9th overall, out of a
total field of 150 runners. Second place was earned by Ryann
Metheny (21:37) with Heather McDaniel (22:22) earning third
place honors.
Seven year-old Thomas McNicol sprints to the mile finish |
The mile race was particularly popular with youngsters as 10 year-old Tyler Berryman (6:49) out sprinted his 12 year-old sister Claire Berryman (6:50) at the finish for first overall. Claire still took home first overall female honors. Many more kids of all ages, three year-old and up, made there way to the finish to a delighted crowd.
A superbly marked course, plenty of awards, door prizes and refreshments, and some generous volunteer support made for some fun in the sun. It was a sure way to ensure continued growth for an already popular run. We'll see you there on July 4th weekend, 2000!