FOOTPRINT Lake Grapevine Runners & Walkers
November 2008
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“Double Trouble” Sees Several “Double” Winners
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oe Beisner had no “trouble” winning the 5K and 10K at RAW’s annual dual races. In the 5K, Beisner won by more than a minute over RAW’s speed demon, Mark Miller. Beisner crossed the line in 16:40. His “double” dominance continued in the 10K race that began 45 minutes after the 5K start. Beisner also bested his competition by just over a minute by winning in 34:38. Mark Miller finished 5th overall (37:57) and had a “double” win in his age group after winning in the 5K. In fact, there were “double” sweeps in the Male 5K and 10K Masters and Grandmaster categories, too. Mark Olateju won the Male’s Masters 5K (19:05) and 10K (40:42). Mike Fields was the Grand Master champion in the 5K (20:59) and the 10K (43:17).
(l-r) Tina Covington with son, Blaine
(l-r) Mary Keeffe & Byron Benoit
(l-r) Rhonda Houston, Bridget Smith, Hélène Walker & Laurie Lukanich
RAW’s phenom, “Mighty” Molly Tucker, won the Female’s 5K in 19:45, more than a minute faster than her closest competitor. “Mighty” Molly did not compete in the 10K, but her competition had “double” wins. Leslie Smith was the Female Masters 5K (23:41) and 10K winner (49:41). Priscilla Reese was the Female Grand Masters “double” victor in the 5K (24:41) and 10K (54:56). “Double Trouble” had a phenomenal day. It was the premier RAW event of the fall. The weather was perfect, which brought out a huge crowd of runners and volunteers. RAW would like to especially thank Pam Truhn. As Race Director, she put on a fantastic race. Dave Ball said Double Trouble was “one of the finest club races I’ve ever seen.” His thoughts were echoed by countless other runners and volunteers. Special thanks also go to our “double” Volunteer Coordinators, Cindy Lee and Mary Keeffe. Finally, thanks go to Ray Harris for all the coordination with the city and traffic control. Although we maximize the trails as much as we can, we still encounter some vehicular traffic areas. And a closing thanks go to all of our sponsors and volunteers. Both are indispensable in creating the high-quality races the running and walking community has come to expect and enjoy from RAW. To all, thank you.
(l-r) Matt Loewen, Kat Sparks, Ken MacInnes, Rick Fogle & Randy Bobe
(l-r) Gabe Pugliese & Dave Aungst
(l-r) Jack Green & Doug Keeffe