May 2007 Race Report - The May Day 5K and Kids' 1K

Just as has been the pattern this year, overnight storms clear up just in time for our races.  It was mostly cloudy, a bit humid and 72 degrees at the start.

With just a single featured race, there were some good competition within the age groups.  To see a short video while the runners cross the finish line the 1st time, click here.  For a longer video, click here.

Jenny Swan who won the 5K in January came back to win the women's title.  It was a hard-fought victory for her to remain undefeated at a Pacer race as Molly Burke had a big improvement (click here for a clip of their finish).  Frances McKissick won the Masters title while Linda Kelly-Ashby took the Seniors crown.

On the men's side, it was Matt Caterisano who came in first with Alex Wallace the runner-up.  Visitors Richard Leiboult and Kenneth Legernes were the Master and Senior winners respectively.

The Kids' K also had some great efforts from  Morgan Devaney and Meghan Barnes .  Meghan's 4:02 is now the fastest 1K ran by a girl at this course.

As usual, the volunteers did a great job to make sure everyone was signed up, timed and fed.  We did have some problem with our water supply, but thanks to Clyde and Kelly Shank for running over to the store to save the day.  

With just a few yards to the finish, Jenny Swan puts in a burst to pass Molly Burke and get the women's overall title (click here for video clip).  Just behind them on Jenny's shoulder is the Masters winner, Frances McKissick.

Matt Caterisano was the overall winner.  In the background is the runner-up, the ever improving Alex Wallace.

The kids with their game faces on just before the start.

Nicholas Landry found the easiest way to run and Joe Landry found the best way to mess his hair.  By the way, Joe is collecting old running shoes for a missionary trip.  If you have some, please bring them to the next prediction run.

A steady pack of familiar runners approaching the finish line with their bibs visible.  Thanks, guys.  The finish line crew has to note down all the finishers in the order they finish, so please stay in order inside the finish line chute.