Photos 1998
A record field (252 finishers) begins the race on wet roads but sunny skies.
Tricks of the trade: Nittany Valley Half-Marathon veteran Sue Crowe
(far left, #174),women's winner in 1984, 1986, and 1990, shows the
ropes to son Joe.
The always smiling Esther Asplund (#244) and husband Pat (#245) wave for
the camera while Dana Todd (#180) slips by on the outside.
Track club treasurer Dave Eggler "radiates" some of that Penn State pride,
while Lynn Chibirka (#113) tries to fend off the sun.
After a "blazing" start, James Hamilton (#230) of Imperial, PA, is
overtaken by Luis del Aguila (#209) of State College, shortly after the
seventh mile.
Hey, isn't this supposed to be December? Midway through the race,
it looked
as if we'd be treated to a "heated" race for the women's title.
Two-time women's winner (1995 and 1996) and women's course record
holder (1:21:22) Donna Fidler (right) and Shelley Brand (center) appear
to be battling it out here, but in the end, they shared the victory in
good-spirited fashion.
After building a small lead through the hills of miles nine and
ten, Luis del Aguila is able to hold on down the final stretch to win
in 1:10:25, with James Hamilton not far behind in 1:10:36.
Following in his footsteps? Clayton Hetrick and son Alex finish up in 1:27:58.
Some more outstanding photos courtesy of Dick Meyer ... Thanks Dick!