2007 Tussey Teaser #1 - 4th annual Laurel Run Switchbacker 10K
March 10, 2007
by Mike Casper
The weather was cool and sunny as a record 28 runners took off from
Tussey Ski Area to climb the long grade of Laurel Run Road to its crest
at the Mid-State Trail crossing, then wind their way back down. Once
the group reached the tree-shaded serpentine meanderings of Bear
Meadows Road, snow and ice appeared, providing a gorgeous winter
landscape and adding the task of choosing one's path along the way.
This was more snow than before for this run, but didn't deter any of
today's runners. No one was out for a PR. Andrew Webb, Tim Spigelmyer
and Judd Michael blazed the trail for the men. Road conditions
notwithstanding, Webb's time was just 34 seconds short of the run's
record, and Spigelmyer shaved 46 seconds from his 2006 time. John
Lacombe trimmed 28 seconds off his 2006 effort, and Bob Boozer, the
only runner to have completed all four Switchbackers, was within 30
seconds of his 2006 time. Pam Scott and Sue Mazza led the women's
field. Lady runners Catherine Meyers and Katherine Stamps, who were
just expanding their spring training, opted for a shortened version and
got just the workout they wanted. Kiet Bang, who took off and descended
from the summit with the group, branched off to pursue an extended run.
Everyone reveled in the day's mild conditions and the camaraderie of
the out-and-back climb and descent.
Place Name Time
1. Andrew Webb 42:30
2. Tim Spigelmyer 43:29
3. Judd Michael 43:44
4. Costas Maranas 44:14
5. Greg Mitchell 46:44
6. Jim Myers 47:36
7. Mark Fedkin 47:53
8. Robert Boozer 48:24
9. John Lacombe 48:38
10. Stephen Geyer 49:08
11. Michael Connelly 49:33
12. Joe Dauer 49:54
13. Marvin Hall 50:43
14. Dan Guss 51:33
15. Joe Shuta 54:08
16. Pam Scott* 54:13
17. Sue Mazza* 55:55
18. Marc Maxson 58:14
19. Jim Taylor 59:15
20. Jessica Charles* 59:46
21. Jen Finkle* 1:00:08
22. Kim Daniels* 1:04:35
23. Michael Philippe 1:04:35
24. Heather Katche* 1:08:11
25. Tim Jackson 1:08:12
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