The County Marathon, Half marathon and Marathon relays were held on the Wellington to Picton course on October 4th in perfect running weather with a record field. There were more locals racing than I have room to list, so I decided to highlight a few runners and their accomplishments. To see the results of a runner close to you, please go to
www.sportstats.ca.
Marathon race winner was Hillary Cheruiyot from Kenya crossing the line in 2:23:18. Tim Johnson of Picton was the first local runner, finishing 12th overall and 5th in his age group in 3:01:11. The first local woman was Sara Cooper of Bancroft crossing the line in 3:23:53, 5th woman overall and first in her age group. Other firsts in their age groups were Diane Kent s, 7th woman overall setting a PR and qualifying for Boston for the third time finishing in 3:29:15 and Wilbur Wilton in the 70+ age group finishing in 4:36:55. Notables at the 42k distance were Mike Kelly (3:17:28), Janet Goneau (4:07:26) and Kim Walsh (3:39:05) all qualifying for Boston while setting PR?s. Completing their first marathons were Anne Morrison (4:20:05), Chris Dassylva (4:26:21) and Kevin Whitney (4:45:04).
Patrick Foran was the fastest local in the half-marathon finishing third overall and first in his age group in 1:22:20, while Ashley Armstrong was fastest local woman, fourth woman overall and first in her age group in 1:38:31. Other notables in the half were Eric Lindenburg (1:32:23) qualifying for New York, Tony Nelson (1:37:35) finishing his first half, Susan Goebel (2:00:22) set a PR while Emma Chappelle (2:08:24) and Chelsey Rupnow (2:21:04) finished their first at this distance, both are under 19.
The relay had some excitement as team Boston 09 Reunited comprised of some of the areas fastest runners; Scott Faulds, brother Allan Faulds, Jeff Walsh, Jutta Merilainen and Boyd Kalnay set a team course record of 2:36:34. With 54 teams, team Fitt for You #1 anchor by Fitt for You owner Sheryl Cook took first place in the all women?s division with a time of 3:39:46. Men?s team winners were County United second overall in a time of 2:48:33. Team relay sponsors Rock 107/Mix 97 finished 19th with members Cassandra Bonn, Tommy James, Danielle Barsotti, Leanne Antoski and Phil Mestre in 3:57:17.
_____________________________
At the Run for the Toad trail run held in Paris Ontario, Sheila Dixon (2:14:11) and Jacqueline White (2:14:11) walked one 12.5k loop while in the 25k Petra Austin finished in 2:59:58 and was followed by Heather and Jane Clement (4:14:38), Gord Sutherland (4:25) and Cathy Warren (3:27:49).
The Newcastle Maniacs held their fall events with Debbie Penney racing the 5k in 34:54. Racing the 10k were Julianne Scwartz (1:21:47), Marlene Wolters (1:19:15), Leslie Fleming (1:16:15), Elizabeth Harrison (1:16:15), Marla Godin (1:19:26), Elaine Cole (1:21:51) and Joanne Lineker (1:19:04). Bill Huffman (1:53:20), Dave Penney (1:04:44), and Rick Lineker (1:39:30) completed the 15k. Chris Berneche raced the Festival City 10 in 41:39.
Next race is The Human Race on Oct 24th 10:00am.
