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March 31, 2008
THE SYSTEM WORKS! Ah...we asked that someone let us know if a faster female time had been run at Set the Pace 5K since Delight Chambers set
the record in 1986 in 18:01. And now, the rest of the story...
Ten years after setting the course record,
Delight watched from the sidelines as Cocoa Beach's Rebecca Sparks annihilated the record with a 17:30. (That's Rebecca on the left as she won the Eye of the Dragon 10K in January of 2003. Barry Jones photo)Rebecca's
time was good enough for ninth overall and more than two minutes ahead of second place finisher Celia Buchanan who ran 19:42.
Interestingly enough, Celia, now known as Celia Walker, also finished second on Saturday but did so five seconds faster than
a decade ago.
Congrats
to both!
March 29, 2008
IT'S ALWAYS ABOUT PACE Runners and walkers sometimes gripe about the little hill they have to climb on Orange Avenue during the last 2/10 of a mile
at the Set the Pace 5K in Rockledge. The race, which began in 1979, originally forced the runners up the unexpected (in FL)
and surprisingly steep rise of Burlington Ave. which, in addition to the climb, also added several more turns to what was
then a three-mile race - the .1 came later. With the course change and concurrent running boom, Set the Pace became
the area's preeminent race in the 80s with both the male and female course records being set in 1986. Craig Virgin, a
seven-time American record holder, took the men's record in a smoking 14:13 which, at age 30, was almost a minute off
the 13:19 PR of younger days. On the same day, local resident Delight Chambers ran an 18:01 and if a faster female time has
been run since, please let us know. (Virgin, left & #25, on a 1981 cover of Track & Field
News)
While both Virgin and Chambers had more than a minute on those chasing them, today's race wasn't as spread
out. Merritt Island's Jonathon Brown, 16, clinched the top in 17:52 followed by 48-year-old Master's stud Art Anderson
(left, in Robin Hernandez photo) in 18:07. Tim Marquardt, 15, took third in 18:42 and
Jerry (open wide, this won't hurt a bit) Bird, 53, grabbed the 40+ award in 19:15.
 While Palm Bay's Tracy Smith, left in photo taken by Robin Hernandez at the 08 Dino Dash), took
the ladies by 12 seconds, today's 19:25 victory was a whopping 39 seconds faster than her winning time of last year's
race. Cocoa Beach art teacher and cross country coach, Ceal Walker, 45, took second in 19:37 with Nancy Buonanni pulling in
third at 20:08. Coming back nicely after injury was Sue Holstein, 48, who took Master's in 21:55.
Complete results are available at http://www.runningzone.com/results.html?id=451
Congrats to all who raced and volunteered today to support lymphodema patients!
March 25, 2008
OH, BABY! Jackie and Steve Schmoll, of Melbourne, welcomed Delaney Cathryn Schmoll, left in photo submitted by
Theresa Williams, into the world on Thursday, March 20 at 6:25 a.m. Young Delaney, who weighed in at six pounds,
two ounces and was 20.25 inches long, was probably ready to do some running for herself. After all, her 28-year-old mom had
run throughout the entire pregnancy, including a healthy trot the morning she went into labor. Jackie's continued pursuit
of fitness helped provide a healthy baby; a healthy delivery and and possibly an age group award in this season's Runner
of the Year series, where the Up & Running racing team member is currently in third place in the 25-29 age group. Congratulations,
Jackie and Steve!!
March 17, 2008
WHAT DID YOU DO THIS WEEKEND?TOO
MUCH MATH
 Saturday, March 15 - As Andrew Bautel crossed the Eye of the Dragon finish line in 34:59, spectators - as well as the guys
more than a minute behind him - were asking "who is that guy?". Bautel is a 25-year-old former FSU track and cross
country team member who is now employed as a personal trainer at Club Performax. Bautel mentioned that he began
training again about four weeks ago after a several year hiatus from the sport and isn't sure he'll get to race much
due to limited time. With guys like Jim Van Veen and Mike Wasson leaving the area this summer, Bautel may be the guy
to keep everyone on their toes - literally. The real race took place between Wasson and Steve Hedgespeth, a former three-time Space Coast Runners Runner
of the Year series champ. The two men have traded one-spot series point differences all season and Wasson knows the final
outcome will be close. Andrew Bautel, left, captured by Cedric Ching.
 Although Hedgespeth had edged out Wasson during the last three series races, the 42-year-old Lt. Colonel turned the tables,
this time letting Hedgespeth run out front. Not a bad idea on a day that included blustery gusts and a nasty headwind on the
return trip over the Eau Gallie Causeway. Hedgespeth was unable to respond when Wasson made his move at the base of the bridge
with about 3/10 of a mile remaining, putting nine seconds between the two of them at the finish. Wasson grabbed second and
an extra ten points in 36:23 with Hedgespeth taking third with his 36:32.
On the ladies' side, Jessica Crate once again annihilated the field with her more than three
minute lead, hitting the line in 37:38 and setting a course record by 87 seconds. With perfect point scores across the
board for all eight of her series races, she has locked up the top spot for the season and the rest of the women will be racing
for second during the last two races. Crate and Wasson, left, courtesy of Robin Hernandez One of those will be Palm Bay's Tracy
Smith, who finished second at the Eye in 41:02. Orlando's Teresa Calio was third in 41:28. And don't count out Kara
Neidermeier. The 30-year-old Divine Mercy athletic director showed why she is truly a class act as she crossed the finish
line in the unusual position of last place in her age group due to a medical mishap resulting from recent illness. While many
others would have called it a day or not wanted a much slower than normal time recorded, Neidermeier proved she is real champ
by finishing what she started. With two drops allowed in the series, this one won't count against her. Complete results of the race can be found at http://mahoney4.home.netcom.com/scr/races/08dragon.txt and check out Barry Jones race photo gallery at http://www.trihokie.com/gallery/4524441_mV3z5#266408835 A LIFE-AFFIRMING RUN  Farther north, a different type of battle brewed at the Run for Your Life 5K in Titusville. Susan Slayman, left
and wearing bib number one, literally ran and walked for her life. The 45-year-old mother of three has been fighting
a sarcoma that has forced her to endure multiple surgeries; lung biopsies, including one this morning over at Moffit; chemo
and radiation. While the cancer is giving her body a good beating, it can't touch her remarkable spirit and Susan
accomplished her goal to finish, walking through the finish line in 46:14, a huge smile affixed to her face. (prayers and
positive vibes would be most appreciated by Susan, her family & friends!)
What Slayman probably didn't know was that 26 minutes earlier, her 20-year-old daughter, Christy,
had won the women's race in 20:24, no doubt fueled by her love and concern for her mother. Teresa Huff took second in
20:33 with Sarah Wilhoit picking up a third in 21:11. On the men's side, 17-year-old Danny Taurasi whipped up on Frank Kapr and Art Anderson as he
crossed the line in 17:35. Kapr, 39, took second on his hometown course in 18:26 while Anderson, 48, was third in 18:30.
The, ahem, older gents were apparently taking a 'drop' in the Runner of the Year series by racing in Titusville instead
of Melbourne. The Titusville race was number three in the four-race Titusville Running Series and, at season's end,
results and cash awards will be done on an age-graded basis. Special props to Randall Crosby of Titusville. The 46-year-old father of two, who began losing
his sight when he was eight and became completely blind three years ago, met his goal of breaking 30 minutes by a whopping
margin. His time for his eighth-ever race? 28:15! Way to go, Randall!!! Complete results of this race are available at http://www.runningzone.com/results.html?id=448 BUT IT'S STILL DARK AND COLD OUTSIDE Triathlon season opens earlier and earlier each year and 2008 is no exception. Buttar kicked off
their Moss Park season with the Wild Man Triathlon Festival, featuring a sprint triathlon (swim, bike, run), duathlon (run,
bike, run) and aquabike (swim, bike) on Saturday followed by their version of an Olympic distance of the same events on Sunday.  Local sprint tri (750/12.4/2.75) finishers included Ken Rodgers, 2nd 35-39, 1:12:49; Tod Hagan, 1:22:24; Travier Hiers, 1:16:16;
Dean Holthaws, 3rd 35-39, 1:14:53; Scott Kransy, 1:32:22; Michael Mandese, 1:25:48; Thomas Parker, 1:19:46; Karen Ramos, 2nd
Athena, 1:42:30; Debbie Rescott, 2nd 50-54, 1:26:58; Ken Rodgers, 2nd 35-39, 1:12:49. Local sprint du (2.75/12.4/2.75) finishers
included Sean Black, left and 1st OA, 1:08:24; Kathleen Burke, 1:28:20; Phillip Foy, 1st
20-24, 1:20:36; Ron Kogok, 2nd 30-34, 1:21:00; Barbara Ruland, 1:48:59; Steve Winfough, 2nd 35-39, 1:19:30; Joan Woodman,
1st 50-54, 1:31:49. Jim Schaeffer placed first in the 35-39 age group of the aquabike (750/12.4) in 58:53. Those finishing
their first race in the My First Triathlon (400/12.4/2.75) race included Christopher Cleashy, 2nd 25-29, 1:28:02; Josh Emison,
1st 15-19, 1:23:38; Michah Gentile, 1st 20-24, 1:23:36; Rebecca Gentile, 1:42:16; Ken Mitchell, 1st 55-59, 1:30:11.
Local Olympic tri (1500/24.9/5.5) finishers
included Eddie Blair, 2:20:12; Erik Bryan, 2:28:51; Don Carter, 2:48:00; Ed Donner, 1st 30-34, 1:59:02; Michael McCluskey,
2:37:58; Susan O'Connell, 3rd 55-59, Geoff Pletcher, 2:42:35; Rebecca Pletcher, 2:55:10; Juan Posada, 2:44:17; Mark
Wolfgang, 2nd 35-39, 2:15:54; David Zipf, 2:41:54. I COULD
HAVE HAD A V-8 or I COULD HAVE GONE TO MIAMI 
Not to be outdone by Buttar, and we're sure they weren't, Miami hosted the Miami International Triathlon with
a truly international field of pros competing for $30K in prize money, including $8K each to the overall male and female winners.
Their certified course included a .9-mile swim; 24.8-mile bike and 6.2-mile run. Sarah Haskins, of Colordao Springs, exhibited
early season fitness, whipping up on the likes of Nina Kraft and Joanna Zieger to take the top spot in 1:58:12, the only female
to break two hours. She also held the fastest splits in all three disciplines with a 13:06 swim; 1:05:12 bike and 37:42
run. The men's field was a little tighter with Boulder's Matty Reed out swimming Oscar Galindez and out-swimming and
out-running Chris Lieto. Reed took the top in 1:45:31 with a 12:34 swim; 56:43 bike and 34:16 run. Galindez took second and
$4K in 1:46:08 while Lieto had to settle for third and $2K with his 1:45:39. Locals who completed the Olympic course included Kirk Buck, 2:28:57; Gerald Davis, 3:46:00 and Mark Dirga,
2:53:52.
March 12, 2008
BACK ON-LINEBlame Dell for the delay in posting
and blame us for not having certain files backed up. For the third time in six months, Dell’s Dimension E510 has
crashed. With the one-year warranty for said computer expiring tomorrow, we are hoping to get a replacement machine instead
of another quick fix which seems to come only after many hours of figurative arm-wrestling with a faceless, unintelligible
technician in a foreign land.
GIVING BACK
 Usually when you see Rob Downey on a bike he is chasing his brother, Tom, during one of the Space Coast Velo Sport rides or
is being chased by those in the 55-59 age group during a sprint triathlon. Monday, Rob rode for about thirty minutes with
the kids from the Challenger 7 elementary school Mileage Club in Port St. John.(That's Rob with
some of the kids at left in the Kim Badgett photo) Before he clipped into his pedals, however, Rob, at the request
of Club organizer and competitive runner, Kim Badgett, spoke with close to 100 wee ones about how he got started on the road
to fitness and also shared some of his challenging race experiences. The kids then peppered the five-time USA Triathlon
All American with the barrage of uninhibited questions that only the very young or very drunk seem to be able to do.
Rob was encouraged by their enthusiasm.
 “During my talk they all listened intently as they passed around pairs of tri racing flats and bike
shoes,” he said. (Girls at left check out a cycling shoe) Everyone wanted
to try lifting my ZIPP 808 front wheel with their pinkie finger!"
Big props to Rob for taking the time
to educate and encourage kids on the advantages of a fit and healthy lifestyle. Two thumbs up, also, to the Space Coast
Runners officers and board members who voted Monday night to buy and donate 100 medals for Kim to give her Mileage Club charges
at their year-end party on March 19. Thanks to all of you who were kind enough to donate your old racing medals. They
don’t mean much to us but to a young kid, it could mean the encouragement to continue living a healthy lifestyle even
after school is out.
THE BIG CHILL
 Sunday’s early temperatures in the mid-forties probably felt like the San Francisco area to the 325 athletes lined up
to compete in the Great Escape Triathlon at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont. The course, which was cut in half to
a 1K swim, 25K bike and 5K run, was a qualifying race for those hard core enough to want to compete in San Francisco Bay area’s
Escape from Alcatraz triathlon in June. Qualifying spots went one to two deep in each age group with an additional eight race
numbers being drawn randomly.
Locals taking the plunge included Billy Clifton, 1:49:25; Jackie Clifton,
2nd 45-49, Alcatraz qualifier, 1:43:49; Brittani Cole, 2:05:09; Cameron Cole, 1:35:34; Tom Hoffman, 2nd 55-59, Alcatraz qualifier,
1:34:57; Elly Kabboord, 2nd 20-24, 1:32:18; Kristen Neilson, 1:50:18; Susie O’Connell, 1st 55-59, Alcatraz qualifier,
2:25:26; Jeff Zipperer, 1:39:22.
Hoffman, above left, who qualified and
raced in the Escape from Alcatraz last year, passed on his spot as he has chosen, instead, to cycle the Blue Ridge Parkway
for five days, covering 95 miles and 10,000 feet of climbing each day.
Complete race results are available
at http://www.altavistasports.com/results/2008results/floridasgreatescape030908.html
WE’RE NOT IN KANSAS ANY MORE
Sustained winds of 25-30 mph with gusts clocking 40 mph greeted the 12,000 runners who lined up for the 8:30 a.m. start
of Saturday’s Gate River Run 15K in Jacksonville on Saturday. In the first corral were the elite men and women
competing for a piece of the $61,500 prize purse offered for the USA National Championship 15K event, including a $5,000 “equalizer”
bonus given to the first person to cross the finish line – the elite ladies are given a five minute head start on the
men.
Last year’s equalizer winner and American 15K record holder Deena Kastor, looked like she
was on her way to another bonus until the gusty winds on the Hart Bridge, also known as the ‘green monster’ buffeted
her lithe 104 pound body, threatening to blow her away. So strong were the winds that after the race Kastor joked that she
wished she had an extra 60 pounds on her frame – not something you hear from many runners, especially one who is training
for the Olympic marathon trials in Boston next month AND the Olympic track trials in Oregon in June.
On the bridge, Andrew Carlson, left in John Fletcher photo, blew by Kastor and
kept the hammer down until hearing the roar of the crowds as he entered the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium and crossed the
finish line in 44:12. The 25-year-old Minneapolis resident earned $12,000 for his effort plus the additional $5K. Kastor took
the women’s win for the sixth time at this race in 49:36 and also pocketed 12 grand.
 More than 90 Brevard residents also crossed the finish line, with Running Zone’s Jim Van Veen turning in the fastest
local time. The 25-year-old Satellite Beach resident hit the line in 53:25, finishing 76th overall. Also noteworthy,
was Gary Castner’s 1:17:42 finish as the 62-year-old retired Melbourne runner has now completed all 31 of the Gate River
Run races – something that only 46 others can also boast. Only two residents brought home hardware from the prestigious
event. Melbourne Beaches Tom Ward, (photo at left: l to r: Kathy Ojeda, Tom Ward, Patti Sponsler,
Bernie Sher) took second in the 70-74 age group in 1:16:32 and Jack Lightle also grabbed a second in the 75-59
division with his 1:32:52. A number of local runners also received special hats at the finish signifying that they had
finished in the top 10 percent of the field, designated as (TT) in the results below.
Andrew Aubrey,
1:52:03; Danny Barrett, PR & TT, 1:01:58; Kim Bertrand, 1:28:23; George Black, 1:31:07; Jeff Boston, TT, 1:14:16; Brynn
Brito, 1:40:29; Steve Brito, 1:35:21; Andrew Butler, TT, 1:16:04; Jonathon Campbell, TT, 1:04:14; Jan Chatterton,
2:26:59;Marla Christie, 1:45:10; Ashley Danyus, 1:49:28; Rick Danyus, 1:34:20; Jill Davies, 1:19:13; Gary Castner,
TT, 1:17:42; Kristian Damkjer, TT, 1:08:50; Yvonne Doyle, 2:01:11; April Farley, 1:42:19; Chris Fink, 1:35:05;
Rick Foresteire, 1:50:17; Chuck Galy, TT, 1:11:25; Nilso Galy, 1:38:52; Donna Garson, 1:42:36; Trevor Garson, TT, 1:17:01;
Karyn Gaudy, 1:34:10; Daryl Gilbert, 1:31:40; Thomas Guidera, Mark Hagan,TT, 1:05:51; Jim Haithcoat, 1:30:24; Dan Hancock,
1:43:01; Ian Hardos, 1:37:33; Geralynn Henderson, 1:33:58; Carrie-Lynn Hodge, 1:23:51; Shane Hogan, 1:24:11; Sue Holstein,
1:10:56; Nina Houtkooper, 1:37:30; Katie Johnson, 1:34:09; Kevin Johnson, 1:38:33; Jamie Kennedy, 1:28:22; Ed Latham,
1:28:19; Alissa Lawrence, 1:48:28; Christine Lighthill, 1:38:33; Jack Lightle, 2nd 75-79, 1:32:52; Kevin Litt, 1:30:43;
Tegan Litt, 1:27:52; Frank Miller, TT, 1:08:58, Lisa Miller, TT, 1:20:14; Kathy Mos, 1:49:47; Mike Mos, TT, 1:17:33;
Kathy Ojeda, TT, 1:19:32; Rik Ojeda, 1:47:32; Kevin Oliver, 1:24:37; Wes Ott, TT, 1:09:02; Jason Posada, 1:31:33; Susan Price,
1:53:01; Christina Puleio, 2:06:18; Mendi Raymond, 1:21:47; Eddie Repper, 1:26:33; Nancy Rowan, 1:29:33; Grace Sak,
1:40:25; Tony Sambuchi, 1:45:01; Karen Sanchez, 1:38:11; Jim Schroeder, TT, 1:20:00; Sarah Schroeder, 1:58:22; Bernie
Sher, 1:37:05; Tom Sim, 1:55:02; Veronica Sim, TT, 1:16:29; Shirley Sotomayer, 2:00:36; Patti Sponsler, TT, 1:20:43;
Jennifer Stocke, 1:42:35; Artie Stoeke, 1:28:53; David Taurasi, TT, 1:12:15; Patrick Taurasi, 1:24:41; Ed Taylor, 1:24:13;
Dawn Thomas, 1:25:12; Grady Thomas, 1:17:29; Mark Tillet, 1:44:16; Sean Tillett, 1:26:55; Robert Torres, 1:23:53; Ashley Trucot,
1:43:47; Meredith Urban, 1:02:43; Kevin Valone, 1:29:42; Jim Van Veen, TT, 53:25; Shalane Walters, 1:49:32; Tom Ward,
2nd 70-74, TT, 1:16:32; Lacey Wilson, 1:55:55; Jeff Winterich, TT, 1:07:44; Dawn Wolf, TT, 1:17:33.
Complete race results, photos and podcasts of the race are available at http://www.1stplacesports.com/2008results.htm
THE KIDS ARE ALLRIGHT
 By now, most have seen the results from Saturday’s Dino Dash 3K that took place at the Brevard Zoo to kick off the opening
of Planet Dinosaur. More than 600 participants lined up for the cool 7:30 a.m. start. (Barry Jones photo
left) At the finish, Holy Trinity’s Kyle Cooke took the top spot, averaging 4:59 per mile on the 1.8-mile
course to finish in 9:15. In the women’s race, speed phenom and Holy Trinity front female runner, Kayla Hale, took down
Jessica Crate with her 10:10 victory.
The race, which was number four of the five race Running Zone
racing series, also offered team awards to the elementary and junior high schools with the highest number of participants.
The idea is to foster fitness in the youth of Brevard and 214 kids ages 14 and under crossed the finish line. Of the 24 teams
entered, Park Avenue Christian Academy in Titusville took the top award, with 32 of their students zipping through the chute.
Complete race results are available at http://www.runningzone.com/results.html?id=446 and check out Barry Jones photo gallery of the race at http://trihokie.smugmug.com/gallery/4477599_VNtsB#263450128
March 4, 2008
GOOD ON YA!There is a sense of
empowerment once you've crossed the finish line of an event you'd once thought yourself incapable of accomplishing.
When we realize that many of life's limitations are self-imposed, we become free to try something new; push a little farther
or chase a childhood dream. This weekend, four local multi-sport athletes did some neat and unusual things. Hopefully, their
accomplishments can inspire us to take a shot and go after what we want as well. Alphabetically we present: Barry Birdwell  You may know him as Brevard's Team-In-Training marathon coach. During the past several years, Barry and his wife, Michelle,
have voluntarily coached close to 400 athletes across marathon finish lines around the country through the Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society's Team-in-Training. To date, their efforts have raised $1.1 million for research to fight blood cancers. What
you might not know is that Barry and Michelle have been lobbying officials at both the state and national level to increase
funding for cancer research.
Barry’s dedication to change lives through government has taken a new direction as supporters throughout
Florida’s U.S. Congressional District 15 chose him above two others on Saturday to serve as a Florida delegate to the
National Democratic Convention. We wish him the best in his continued education of real politics. Check out
his informative and entertaining blog on his delegate journey at http://blog.thebirdwells.com/
Joan Meadows
 Most of us don’t like to drive 50 miles. On Saturday, Joan ran the distance at the Iron Horse Endurance Run in Orange
Park, FL. She covered the two loops of the 25-mile out-and-back paved, partially shaded bike/running path in 10:26:40 –
well below the 15-hour cut-off.
How did she feel afterward?
“I still can’t believe
it is over,” she wrote in a post-race E-mail. “I feel great other than blisters on my tootsies. This was my dream
– to finish the 50-miler in one piece and with what I feel is a good time for me.”
You done good, girl – keep, rockin!!!
Lee Nessel
 FLORIDA TODAY Sports Editor Lee Nessel has experienced more than her share of adversity in her short 32 years – she
will share what she wishes with whom she wishes – but she has conquered each challenge with strength and an inner spirit
that amazingly allows her heart to remain both soft and open to all of life’s experiences and relationships.
Recently,
she entered a nationwide video contest sponsored by the Vicks Company, and was just selected as one of eight finalists for
a top prize that will include a week’s stay at a resort plus $1,000 in resort credit and an additional $2,000 in cash.
The
video that receives the most votes between now and March 14, will be declared the winner and we’re hoping that you will
go to the Web site, view Lee’s video titled “Empowered” and cast your vote. Even better, vote every day!
Check
out “Empowered” at http://videos.vickscaringtributes.com/videos/index.html and cast a vote or two…
Good luck, Lee!
Kathy
Ojeda
 Kathy “speedy cheetah” Ojeda proved she is as comfortable on the water as she is on land by taking second place
this weekend in the Sport Kona class of the 23rd annual Calema Midwinters Wind Surfing Festival on Merritt Island.
Between
the hubbub of the international professional and amateur crowds and her own racing, Kathy took a deep breath and returned
to the freelance writing fold at FLORIDA TODAY after an almost year-long hiatus. Any rust she thought might be there
was invisible to the rest of us as evidenced by her follow-up posted at http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008803030321
Welcome back and congratulations, Kathy!!!
Thanks to all of you for the inspiration!
March 1, 2008
LAJOIES ROCK IRONMAN NEW ZEALAND!!  CONGRATULATIONS to Brian and Sage LaJoie, photos of Brian, left, and Sage, right, racing
at last year's Miami Man, who completed Ironman New Zealand while we were snoozing last night (NZ is 18 hours
ahead of us). Brian, whose injury only allowed him a long run of 13 miles pre-race, went 10:47:56 for 264th overall. He covered
the 2.4-mile chilly swim in 57:49, averaging 1:31 per 100 and then averaged 20.03 mph on the hilly 112-mile bike course. He
then finished the day up averaging 9:22 minute miles to complete the marathon in 4:05:31.
Sage pulled
a seventh in the 25-29 age group with her 11:28:12 finish. Her splits included a 1:04:35 swim (1:41 per 100) ; 5:57:34 bike
(18.79 mph) and 4:16:52 (9:48 per mile) marathon.
The overall winners set some distinguishing records. Cam
Brown's 8:24:49 victory made him the only man to win the same race seven times and Joanna Lawn's 9:16:00 was not only
a female course record but her win made her the only person to win six consecutive races on the same course.
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