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The Independence Day run begins.
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Saturday, July 4, 1998 -- Keyser
Independence 5K Run & 1.5 Mile Walk
[Overall Results]
[Awards List]
Camaraderie, friendship, competition and a nice morning run. What
better way to start the 4th of July celebration in Keyser, WV. 60
runners and 8 walkers turned out to start their holiday with a little
exercise at the 8th annual Independence 5K Run & 1.5 Mile Walk just
prior to the beginning of the afternoon and evening picnics and
fireworks.
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Jeff DeLauter
1st Place Overall
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The rain held off until well after the racers completed running and
the sun shone down, creating a beautiful, although humid, morning for
the run. The shade and the cool, calming air rising from the New
Creek served to cool the runners a bit, but the heat was on as the
runners approached the 1 mile mark, still tightly packed with many
running under 6 minute miles their first mile!
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Maureen Hall
1st Female Overall
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Jeff Delauter, age 37 from Hagerstown, MD, lead the other racers
out and over the flat out-and-back course along the banks of the New
Creek. Jeff held his lead with a pace time of 5:15 and overall finish
time of 16:16 for the overall first place position in the race. Jeff
was closely followed by Bret Mower who finished 2nd overall with a
time of 16:30.
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1st Place 01-14 Male
Thomas Wise
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Leading for the ladies at the one mile mark and finish was Maureen
Hall, age 33, haling from LaVale, MD. Maureen completed the race in
15th place overall, with a time of 19:17 (6:13 pace). Second place
for the women went to 36 year-old Lynn Bridges from Cumberland, MD.
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Out for a brisk morning walk!
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Following the race refreshments were available under an
appropriately decorated picnic shelter and an awards ceremony was
held. All walkers received a certificate of achievement. Runners in
the awards list received attractive plaques. A random drawing of 2
complimentary entries into The Great Allegany Run were awarded
to Jason Bell and Eric Ray.
The Independence 5K is sponsored by the Queen City Striders Running
Club and the Kiwanis Breakfast Club. All proceeds from this event
will benefit community projects. The race coordinators hope to see
more West Virginia entrants in the future as this event continues to
grow.
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Thomas Clark
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Paula Bridges
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Lynn Bridges
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Fred Poland
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At the finish line
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Racing against the clock or each other?
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Chris Altobello (l) & Eric Ray (r)
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Bret Mower takes 2nd Place Overall
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3rd Place finisher, Donnie Mickey
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