May Race Results

So what were the sane people doing in May?

Run To Home Base 9K                                                          May 4

Well not playing baseball, but our ladies team leader did outclass the entire women’s field at the Run to First Base charity run on May 4th.  There was a delay in posting this – while we verified she was in fact the winner – proof being it’s her up on the center field jumbo-tron (how many of you have been on the jumbo?).  Apparently some guy race with his wife or girlfriends’ number (don’t ya just hate that?  I sure do!).  So the results posted on-line are just a bit off.  Alas since her employer (BAE) paid for her charity entry, she’s not in her customary GLRR singlet, but we won’t hold that against her.  Congrats Liane.

Allyson Casey continued her comeback from plantar issues with a strong showing as well snagging second in her age group.

http://www.coolrunning.com/results/13/ma/May4_RuntoH_set1.shtml

Westford Road Race                                                              May 5

In the 10K, Ann Marie Johnson shook off the disappointment of being denied a finish at Boston with a win at the Westford Road Race in 44:13.  Sue Bourque took third for the ladies in 45:20.  For the men, John Feehrer, Matt Story, and Kris Lokere all finished top 10 in their age groups.

In the 5K, Cindy Meklenburg finished 2nd in her age group with a 24:54.

http://www.coolrunning.com/results/13/ma/May5_Westfo_set1.shtml

Good Times                                                           May 7, 14, 21, 28

Photo of an airborne Kara courtesy of Ted Tyler.

With one week left it is still EJ and Kara on top.  Kara has gone 9/9 and will go for the sweep on Tuesday.  Bring your brooms.  EJ has a 300 point lead and will likely be joining Kara in the winner's circle.  Fil and Jim Rhodes are in another battle for second in the 40s male age group.  Hopefully not a tie this time!  Liane, Madeline Febo, and Cindy Campbell are going for the GLRR sweep of the 50s ladies.  David Penn has a nice lead over the 50s men -- assuming EJs ascension to overall champ.  Jon Mackenzie, Rich Molloy, and George Bisson will be sweeping the 70s men.

http://www.coolrunning.com/results/13/ma/May28_Revers_set1.shtm

Run To Remember Half Marathon                                    May 26

This race sold out pretty much instantly after Boston.  Runners saw this as a perfect way to pay tribute to all the first responders.  Justin Patronick had a strong showing finishing seventh overall at 1:16.  Scott Casper continued his strong running with a 1:48 -- a PR by almost 5 minutes.  Marli Piccolo got it done with a 1:50.

http://www.coolrunning.com/results/13/ma/May26_Boston_set1.shtml

                       

Johnny Kelley Half-Marathon                                            May 26

James breaking the tape.  Courtesy of Capstone Photography.

James Sullivan raced on his third weekend in a row and broke the tape at the 33rd Johnny Kelley Half-Marathon.  Despite taking a wrong turn or two and on a slightly long course he was able to glide to a 1:16.  The Kid's running just keeps accelerating.  The Cape Cod Times has a nice writeup here.

http://www.coolrunning.com/results/13/ma/May26_33rdTh_set1.shtml