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Post by kevinspradlin on Apr 19, 2008 9:56:32 GMT -5
Matt Barnes won in 17:55. Ian MacFawn was 2nd in 18:13 and Tony Yurko 3rd in 18:49.
Paula Bridges won the women's title in 21:42, followed by Sarah Felton (24:22) and Cortney (sp?) Giggleman in 26:03.
Complete results, with photos and write-up, later today.
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Post by kevinspradlin on Apr 19, 2008 14:15:45 GMT -5
Barnes, Bridges win Great Escape 5K CUMBERLAND -- Matt Barnes credited his victory on Saturday in the 5th annual Great Escape Law Enforcement 5K to the runners who didn't compete as much as the ones who did. With perennial contenders Jaron Hawkins, Jeremy Rice and Dave Mertz resting in Hopkinton, Mass., in preparation for Monday's Boston Marathon, Barnes beat 72 other racers to the finish line at Mexico Farms Industrial Park, stopping the clock in 17 minutes, 55 seconds. "I would like to thank all of the fast runners who weren't here today," Barnes,30, quipped before the awards ceremony. Barnes didn't have it easy, though. Allegany High School distance standout Ian MacFawn, 15, of Cumberland, finished second in 18:13. Barnes said he opened up a quick lead on MacFawn in a fast first mile and maintained a nearly 20-second lead during the final 2.1 miles. Tony Yurko, 45, of Cumberland, was third in 18:49. Paula Bridges, 42, of Cumberland, also credited a veteran contender for being elsewhere. Bridges, who continues to experience soreness in her left shoulder after shattering it after a fall in the third mile of the Marine Corps Marathon four years ago, felt she might not have had a shot at first had LaVale resident Maureen Hall been at the starting line. "Maureen still can beat me," said the soft-spoken Bridges, but "she wasn't here today." Bridges finished 14th overall in 21:42, easily outdistancing Sarah Felton, 17, who placed 26th in 24:22. Cortney Giggleman, 14, was third in 26:03. Bridges, like Barnes, raced to an early lead that was never seriously challenged over the paved course with two noteworthy inclines. Bridges excelled on those hills despite adhering to a training plan which usually doesn't include elevation changes. Much of her running is along state Route 36 in Motor City. Bridges is looking forward to the Great Allegany Run, a 15K (9.3-mile) race from Mount Savage to Cumberland in October. Barnes also plans to run that race but is concentrating on the Chicago Marathon this fall, which is training to finish in about 2 hours, 40 minutes. Complete Great Escape 5K results, with race photos and age group winners, can be viewed online at www.tristaterunnur.comTop 15 1. Matt Barnes, 30, 17:55; 2. Ian MacFawn, 15, 18:13; 3. Tony Yurko, 45, 18:49; 4. Tom Ruckert, 55, 19:07; 5. Marc Abe, 19, 19:17; 6. Leslie Mull, 45, 19:25; 7. Charlie Falter, 43, 19:36; 8. Billy Meeks, 36, 19:48; 9. Adam Rossi, 15, 20:37; 10. Derrick Staggs, 34, 20:43; 11. Kevin Walizer, 30, 20:50; 12. Matt Fields, 28, 21:27; 13. Bob Rennington, 55, 21:27; 14. Paula Bridges, 42, 21:42; 15. Robert Deveraux, 41, 22:19. |
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Post by kevinspradlin on Apr 19, 2008 14:20:02 GMT -5
H U G E PR for Matt Fields (men's 20-29 age group winner), everybody. Way to go Matt!
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