Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Record Turnout on Labor Day


The 2015 edition of the Darkside Labor Day Marathon/25K/50K hosted the largest number of participants in the history of the club’s ‘Free Marathon Series.’  In all 58 runners—from ages seven to 70—competed in various distances in what was arguably the most ‘cooperative’ weather we’ve ever had on the first Monday in September. 

It was great to see so many new members of the club as well as some of the veterans who haven’t ventured to Peachtree City in a while (Jill, Lori and Iva—I’m talking to you!).  Molly Wolfgram-Henderson showed up with three-month old son Robbie so he could participate in his first race (no need for alarm—Robbie only did the 25K).  Recently-engaged Heather Shoemaker and Patrick Garner ran the 25K and marathon, respectively less than 24 hours after finishing the Tupelo Marathon.  Stephen Hendricks took advantage of the weather and compiled slightly over 38 miles in eight hours.

There was a lot of talk during the morning and early afternoon about the upcoming Senoia 60 running festival from October 23 through 25.  If those who spoke of participating ‘put their money where their mouths are,’ it should be quite the event. 

There would have been a larger crowd had it not been for a rampant outbreak of various ailments and illnesses over the course of the three-day weekend.  The Race Director appreciates everyone who let him know in advance that they would not be able to participate.  As for those who signed up to run and simply failed to show up, the President reminds them that one of the slogans of the Darkside Running Club is ‘if you say you’re going to do it, you have to do it.’  If that applies to you, consider yourself on Double Secret Probation. 

Thanks to everyone* for making it a fun and successful day. 

*Except for those on you on Double Secret Probation. 

50K Results
Ledford, Marilou
4:45:20
Ladd, Lori
6:40:25
James Betts                 6:43:00                             
Mujaahid, Jameelah
7:41:12

25K Results
Dunstan, Dan
2:07:01
Hernick, Debbie
2:16:43
Hernick, Dan
2:16:43
Burkingstock, Kith
2:25:32
Martin, Rodney
2:40:24
Wilkerson, Brad
2:41:00
Sharp, Kayla
2:49:00
Bothe, Susan
2:52:50
Rush, Angela
3:00:32
Felder, Deborah
3:02:37
Schlecht, Tina
3:02:39
Howard, Valerie
3:07:00
Murphy, Sarah
3:07:00
Stephens, Wini
3:11:01
Floyd, Jill
3:14:07
Arnold, Kathy
3:15:35
Taber, Angie
3:15:46
Wood, Brooke
3:20:00
Ramos, Miguel
3:20:30
Sparling, Becky
3:20:30
Mathews, Lisa
3:24:11
Grippe, Lisa
3:24:26
Folden, Tina
3:35:31
Nyholm, Paul
3:40:06
Truesdale, Wanda
3:55:31
West, Amy
4:00:00
Shoemaker, Heather
4:02:02
Diaz, Adamy
4:39:11
Henderson, Molly
4:40:04
Dozier, Bridget
4:40:04

Marathon Results
Heberling, Brooke
3:57:01
Laine, Steven
4:24:04
Parker, Katrina
4:46:23
James, Greg
4:58:11
Ludwig, Scott
5:07:09
Garner, Patrick
5:32:27
Lightsey, Iva
5:50:00
Clay, Ron
5:58:30
Hedger, Keith
6:12:25
Carpenter, Don
6:36:01
Betts, James
6:43:00
Kolbinsky, Susan
9:10:25
  Anne Rentz                                  9:10:25  
                           
8-Hour Results
Hendricks, Steven
38.1 miles

Others Competing

Archbold, Kim
Cerasani, Richard
Domaleski, Joe
Domaleski, Mary C.
Furr, Lori
Lloyd, Crystal
Olive, Jeff
Rush, Todd
Shoemaker, Angel
Truesdale, Robert

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