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On a toasty Saturday afternoon in late
June, the KTC faithful began assembling at the Mill House Restaurant in
rural Walland for the Summer Solstice 8K. |
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Lots of prerace strategy was discussed as
participants prepared for the race. |
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Jerry Schohl was busy ensuring all race
entry data was correct. |
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Race directors Larry Brede and Bobby
Holcombe were obviously very nervous about the impending excitement. |
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The ace registration crew was ready for all
comers. |
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Larry began making prerace announcements to
the assembled throng. |
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Judy Seneker of race sponsor Threds was
ready to shoot somebody if the race didn't get started soon. |
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She finally shot the gun, but thankfully,
didn't hit anyone and the frightened crowd scurried downhill for cover. |
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The racers made their way out onto the race
course for five miles of fun. |
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A lead pack of four runners burst to the
front, including eventual winner Jason Altman (number 117). |
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When the dust and sweat had settled,
everyone had a lot of laughts, a good bite to eat, and a cool beverage
on the shady lawn next to the restaurant. |
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Everyone's spirits were high, the memories
of that ever-so-daunting hill beginning to fade to black. |
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Danny Gammon's band played sweet and high,
entertaining the gathering of runners, friends, and families. |
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A splendid time was had by all. |
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Once again the Summer Solstice proved to be
one of KTC's most popular events. See you next year, possibly at a
new venue, to celebrate the beginning of the long hot summer. |