On December 31st, the 20th annual “Wring Out the Old, Ring in the New” trail run at Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area in nearby Maryland boasted 19 participants,… if you include the three canines, one biker, and a photographer.
Creek Road Runners start the 20th annual “Wring Out the Old, Ring in the New” trail run at Fair Hill.
Gender equality was finally achieved with eight women and eight men this year, certainly a record for the number of female runners (7). Never had there been as many dogs running the loop as this year either, not counting those who may have been “dogging” the course—you know who you are, CRR Bill Rose.
The weather was crisp, but there was a delightful absence of wind (unlike last year), and everyone seemed to have a good time.
On Sunday, CRR Bruce Weber placed 5th overall out of 188 finishers in 1:04:14. An unusually long course for this natural sprinter, Weber won his age group (50-59) and was the second master’s finisher.
CRR Bill Rose finished just off the podium in the same age group, turning in a very respectable 1:07:47 while placing 13th.
CRR Anja Leefeldt took first in the 40-49 age group in 25:29, less than three seconds off the finishing time of the woman who took the top master’s place. (Leefeldt’s chip time was actually three seconds faster than the top master’s chip time, meaning she’ll have to get closer to the starting line in the future.) CRR Becky George took third in the 50-59 age group in 26:34.
CRR Andrew Weber placed second overall, out of 206 finishers, in 19:26, easily winning his 30-39 age group.
CRR Natalie Rosenberg won the 30-39 age group, finishing 18th overall in 24:23.
Finishing 32nd overall was the female masters winner CRR Christina Parsons in a time of 26:30.
CRR Dan Simmons (right in photo) was spotted by CRR Bill Rose (left in photo) working out in the Carpenter Sports Building gym at the University of Delaware on Sept 4.