Local Runners Fare Well in SMS 3-Miler

Contact: Jenni Brockman
Phone: 804-443-3357
Fax: 804-443-6781

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tappahannock (October 18, 2004) - Brisk fall weather and a flat course contributed to fast finishes by local runners in the Sixth Annual Rappahannock River Run at St. Margaret’s School on Saturday, October 16.

Brisk fall weather and a flat course contributed to fast finishes by local runners in the River Run at SMS Arrow  Photo left:   More than 75 runners and walkers participated in the 2004 Rappahannock River Run at St. Margaret’s School.


Douglas Marshall of Newport News led the field over the 3-mile course in 15:54, followed by Jordan Reisman of Columbia, MD (17:38) and Greg Ruckert of Stevensville, third overall and first in the men’s 50-59 bracket (18:29).

Amy Jones of Heathsville topped the women’s division in 19:55 and placed fifth overall, followed by Denise Schinder of Reedville, second in the women’s division (20:43) and seventh overall. Angela Foster of Ashland placed third among women in 23:06.

The first Essex County resident to finish was David Smith of Tappahannock, fourth overall and first in the men’s 40-49 bracket (19:31). Other top runners include:

Men 18 and under: Grant Briggs, Tappahannock, 28:27; Ian McDowell, Tappahannock, 29:03. Men 19-29: Matthew Kirk, Center Cross, 23:04; Joe Graham, Berryville, 26:34. Men 30-39: Lance Reynolds, Callao, 20:43. Men 40-49: Ken Miller, Warrenton, 24:59; Dale Harter, Tappahannock, 27:14; Bruce Thomas, Tappahannock, 27:25; Robert Briggs, Tappahannock, 29:07. Men 50-59: Jim Hotelling, Chapel Hill, NC, 20:16 (fastest SMS parent); Phil Stinchcomb, Tappahannock, 23:21; Frank Rixey, Tappahannock, 24:14. Men 60 and over: Terry Neist, Howertons, 30:08; Billy Giles, Lynchburg, 31:13.

Women 18 and under: Ellie Schneidman, Alexandria, 24:49 (fastest SMS student); Allyson Childress, King George, 24:50; Taylor Miller, Warrenton, 24:58; Jennie Lynne Leonard, Richmond, 27:12; Keri Straughan, Hague, 28:43. Women 19-29: Brooke Ginn, Tappahannock, 30:30. Women 30-39: Tracy Harter, Tappahannock, 24:30; Rebecca Lemmon, Reedville, 25:08. Women 40-49: Debbie Divivi, Reedville, 25:21; Deborah Casey, Vienna, 28:53; Milly Rixey, Tappahannock, 29:41. Women 50-59: Susan Davis, Chestertown, MD, 31:25; Sue Ball, Tappahannock, 33:03; Catherine Brown, Berryville, 33:23.

The event was coordinated by the St. Margaret’s School Alumnae Association, timed by Bruce Davis of the Peninsula Track Club and sponsored by more than 30 area businesses.