Sunday, September 17, 2017

Dutchess County Classic: Marist racing

Our program was well represented at the Dutchess County Classic on Sunday morning. The fog was thick – and thus, so was the humidity – for all three races. At least, there was no direct sunlight. But the effects of the humidity cannot be overstated. The air was thick. Remember: It’s still technically summer out there, and it’ll feel like it this week. Anyway, Marist Alumni swept the top three spots:

Current graduate student Spencer Johnson won the half marathon in 1:13:33.24; we look forward to Spencer racing indoor and outdoor track for us in 2018. Omar Perez placed second in 1:19:03.62; Omar is training hard for his first marathon, in NYC in November. Billy Posch was a strong third in 1:20:48.65.

For the women, Annie Gould repeated as half marathon champion, taking top honors this year in 1:34:08.50. Her sister, Kelley Posch (yes, note the new last name!) won her age group in 1:39:07.67. Annie and Kelley’s dad, Chris Gould, came out of road racing hibernation as though he never left, placing third in his age group in the 5km (22:58.29).

Also in the 5k: Mr. Bucket (“David Swift”) was eighth overall and second in his age group (18:09.68); Catherine Ferreri was second in her age group (22:41.41). Also in the half marathon: Ken Walshak began his road racing comeback with a 10th-place run of 1:31:16.57, edging out my morning run czar Tony Ferreri (1:31:47.55, first in age group). 

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