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Race director Don Madgett
gives last minute instructions for the runners prepared for the annual
tryst with the trails of Panther Creek State Park. |
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Race officials Herb Gengler,
Elijah Shekinah, and Jerry Schohl are ready to go. |
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As the gun sounds, the pack
sprints away through the early morning haze. |
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Several youngsters flash to
the front for their brief moment of glory. |
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The real fast guys lurked just
behind the kids, knowing exactly what five miles on these trails will
portend. |
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The short stretch of roadwork
gets the runners ready for the real work to come. |
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Some time later, Daniel Julian
bursts from the woods to claim his third straight Panther Creek
championship. |
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Tom Dever pushed hard and
claimed second place overall. |
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Barry Lucas was fifth overall
and first masters. |
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Bob Barber took the
grandmasters title. |
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Taylor Poling was first
female. |
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Andee Cranford finished second
among the women. |
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Jennifer Brigati was third. |
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Sally Evenden was awarded
overall female masters. |
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First Grandmasters female was
Liza Graves |
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Rookie Race Director Donnie
Madgett is all smiles after the race. |
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Postrace time was merry for
all. |
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Food and drinks were
plentiful. |
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Join us for our next race,
either as a runner or as a volunteer. Either way, you'll have a
blast! |