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Falmouth, MA, February 13, 2004

Friday the 13th is Good Luck to Coffee O Fivers

Friday the thirteenth brought good luck to the Coffee O Five runners this week. It was a balmy 39 degrees, the roads were dry and ice-free and it was just a great night for a run. As Tommy Leonard would best sum it upŠ²the blue birds were singing and spring is just around the corner.² Ten runners and one walker enjoyed the nice night. Some of the regulars were home resting for the next day¹s Martha¹s Vineyard 20 Miler. Wendy Stafford copped another woman¹s win as she out-legged Mary Peterson. Carolyn Bird took third with her best time of 2004. In the men¹s race it was a lame first place tie. Bob Richards of North Falmouth was more manly about it and race hard to the finish. As seems to be his custom this year he again finished fourth for the men. Mike Garry nabbed a top five finish as he turned in his fastest time of the season. Steve Howard also made his first Coffee O Five appearance of the year and raced home in just a shade over 50 minutes. Joan Pelletier set a very brisk pace as she soloed in the walk. The Coffee O Five is a weekly five mile run and 2.4 mile walk which is held every Friday night at 5:30 from Town Hall Square in Falmouth. There is no entry fee for this self-timed event and all runners and walkers are invited to participate. Steaming hot cocoa is supplied at the finish by Coffee Obsession. Reflective vests are required through the winter.