Love Liberates Half-Marathon

Our team at Saturday’s race was small but mighty. Five did the Love Liberates Half-Marathon. Their age-group winnings: two firsts, a second and a third! The other runner placed fourth in one of the toughest groups.

Thanks to Michele for volunteering at the finish, and to Kathy B. for her work on the course. Also a special salute to my daughter-in-law Cindy and her two girls, Paige and Shaye, for enthusiastic work at the first/last drink station.

And thanks to Piper Ruiz for conducting another fine event – and to announcer/scorekeeper William Wyckoff for giving our team extra attention.

LOVE LIBERATES HALF

(with official times and paces)

Neal – 2:57:43 (13:35 pace) 1^st for age while pacing Diana

Kyoko – 3:08:03 (14:22s) 3^rd for age while walking it

Chris – 2:27:23 (11:16s) 1^st for age

Carrie – 2:08:51 (9:51s) 4^th for age

Rhonda – 2:25:09 (11:05s) 2^nd for age

Alums:

Taylor Perez – 2:39:37 (12:12s) 2^nd for age
Voula Weaver -- 2:02:46 (9:23s) 2nd for age

(Photo: Some of us at the Springfield trailhead)