Jan 27 2009

White Grass 5k Snowshoe Race

Published by Dan Lehmann at 7:33 am under Uncategorized

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I local XC purist once said ”what’s this running craziness, this is Canaan Valley, we ski in the winter”. This weekend runners and skiers alike enjoyed perfect conditions for fun in the sun at White Grass Touring Center . Twenty runners strapped on their snowshoes for the annual 5k trek through the Snow Farm and single track wooded trails of White Grass. Bill Kelch from Knoxville had such a good time last year that he and Mary Leitnaker had to come back. Jim Wittenschlaeger of Morgantown and Jennifer Lipscomb of Elkins captured the First Place men and women award.  Jim, who has run the 5k before, was pushed hard by first time shoer Scott Pleban and Troy Lenderking. Race officials were caught off guard with speedy finish. Another newbie to snowshoe racing, ultrarunner Donna Rostant, took home a prize for her age group win.  Everyone had a fantastic time both on the trail and enjoying the post run cool down at the White Grass Cafe.

Many thanks to Chip and Laurie and all the folks at WG.  

Lehmann photos and some way better photos by Martin Fernandez, thanks Martin.

Place Name Age M/F Time Award
1 Jim Wittenschlaeger 23 M 26:07 First Men Open
2 Scott Pleban 44 M 26:17 First Men 40 & Over
3 Troy Lenderking 41 M 26:25  
4 Sid Gillispie 33 M 28:12 First Men 39 & Under
5 Mark Thorne 51 M 30:35  
6 DJ Shalvey 24 M 32:44  
7 Jonathan Painter 25 M 33:49  
8 Phil Epstein 49 M 35:13  
9 Andy Core 37 M 35:36  
10 Jennifer Lipscomb 34 F 36:34 First Female Open
11 Melissa Potter 26 F 38:27 First Female 39 & Under
12 Donna Rostant 49 F 39:21 First Female 40 & Over
13 Jamie Arbogast 32 F 48:38  
14 Bill Kelch 63 M 50:59  
15 Mary Leitnaker 55 F 51:35  
16 Calder Thorne 10 M 1:03:13  
17 Walter Veselka 30 M 1:05:30  
18 Sarah Veselka 30 F 1:05:30  
19 Mary Luckini 24 F 1:05:30  
20 Hollis & Daniel       Sweep

 

 

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