A lovely, if warm, day was had by all. There was a mailing to DVOA members with only a weeks' notice, and the Finnish-American Society's publicity mill didn't get running in time. Maybe more next year...
The basic run was the "medium" course, five miles of up and down, none too steep, all on trail. There were three "O" markers. The trail was marked at intersections with lines of flour, and from time to time with a PNTR marker (blue and white, 8" x 3-1/2") on trees along the way. Carrying a map was not necessary, although offered.
The "short" course was a steep up and down, a bit aggressive for walkers. The "long" course consisted of the other two courses, run together.
Twenty-two runners and walkers went out. Some commented that this format was appropriate for the summer, when many "O" maps are filled with green thickness.
The meet was held to honour the 100th birth of this great Finnish runner. Thanks to French Creek for allowing us to use Group Camp Area #1 on such short notice. Hats off to volunteers: Kjerstin Pugh and Barbara Greenwood.
1. Charley Parker 39.36
2. Jean O'Conor 55.21
3. Joan Gaunt 57.40
4. Nadine Glasgow 64.50
Sigrid Meier 64.50
6. Peg Edwards 65.00
Sharon Edwards 65.00
8. Katie Tolbert 76.39
Ralph Tolbert 76.39
10. Sarah & Nourah Alfadl DNF
1. Kent Shaw 49.51
2. Tim Walsh 72.59
3. Cindy Slachta 77.45
Frank Slachta 77.45
1. Jonathan Campbell 69.22 (44.40 split at 8 km)
2. Ted McDonald 72.21 (48.30)
3. Brian Cunningham 73.54
4. John Edwards 75.22 (47.10)
5. Bob Gaunt 102.16 (53.50)
6. Beth Fellona 107.30
Tom Hirsch 107.30