Friday, July 11, 2008

Summer Series #1: Overcliff/Undercliff

The Summer Trail Series kicked off on July 7 with the Overcliff/Undercliff Run. This unique event allows participants to pick which direction they will run for the 4.8-mile loop course, resulting in some "blind racing" as competitors running clockwise will see those racing counterclockwise only one time before the finish.

The unstoppable Mike Slinskey of Wappingers scored an easy victory in 26:48, posting a nearly 1-minute victory margin. C-Boy was the top Gunker, running 29:36 for sixth overall and top honors among masters. Most importantly, he gained a measure of revenge over teammate Mendy Taylor, who had been crushing him recently. Mendy easily won the women's race in 30:22.

Other notable Gunkers:
Gavin Gullickson 31:06 12th place (1st age group)
Pat Lopiano 31:51 15th place (1st age group)
Kevin Roach 32:42 20th place (5th age group)
Kurtis Nordahl 34:10 24th place (3rd age group)
Steve Schallenkamp 35:38 28th place (3rd age group)
Maggie Schoonmaker 56:38 149th place

Full results are available here.

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