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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.
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. |