Men's CR 17:09 Bill Thramann
Women's CR 21:01 Cathi Koehler
1. Bill Thramann 17:09 Avon 36 (New CR)
2. Eric Roland 17:35 Manchester 24
3. Peter Pazik 17:45 Wallingford 35
4. George Gurney 18:36 West Hartford 40
5. Steve Schiller 18:44 New Britain 42
6. Will Graustein 20:19 Harwinton 38
7. Ralph Blanchard 20:21 East Granby 42
8. Robert Kelsey 20:35 Kennebunk, ME 43
9. Chris Reese 20:43 37
10. Chris Rau 20:51 Farmington 28
11. Ben Coleman 20:59 Bloomfield 31
12. Cathi Koehler 21:01 Manchester 41 (New CR)
13. Peter Hawley 21:02 Winsted 49
14. Jim Gilchrist 22:04 Charlestown, MA 27
15. Steve Boyle 22:25
16. Lisa Casper 22:26 North Branford 32
17. Mike Presti 22:39 Manchester 40
18. John Bucci 23:02 West Hartford 23
19. Eva Van Stratum 25:23 Wallingford 40
20. John Bracker 26:30
Weather conditions were warm and moderately humid with a light breeze
and temperatures in the mid-80s.
In the third week of the series, both the men and women's course record
were broken; however the new record holders were familiar faces as both
Bill Thramann and Cathi Koehler lowered their own course records.
For the third consecutive week, Thramann took overall individual honors
and established a new course standard - this time in 17:09. Thramann
was pushed hard early by Eric Roland, before establishing a lead in the
second mile and cruising home for the win. Roland ran strongly to
finish second, followed closely by Peter Pazik.
Meanwhile, Cathi Koehler, running without her dog, lowered her own
course record (set with the dog) by over three minutes finishing 12th
overall in 21:01.
Other finishes of note: In the battle of out-of-staters, Bob Kelsey of
Kennebunk, ME outpaced Jim Gilchrist of Charlestown, MA.
In the men's masters' category, George Gurney edged out Steven Schiller
by 8 seconds for the win. Congratulations to all finishers.
Much thanks to Jim Roche on the pace bike, Joe Anastasio as course
marshal, and Ken Livingston on the clock. See you all next week.
The course is a rolling, measured 5k with approximately 2 miles on
trails. The series will continue each Wednesday night at 6:15 p.m.
through the end of August. Race sign-in is at the first dirt lot on
the left.
