Race Recap: 5-7 April 2013

Allen Denson

Mark Drosky (center)

We hope you all are getting as excited as we are for the upcoming racing season! NOVA's spring training is beginning to pay off with some strong results this past weekend. The team demonstrated impressive early season speed at the Crystal Run 5k Fridays on 5 April. Teammate Allen Denson led the pack with a 17th place overall finish (of 1,610 runners) in 18:13. Mark Drosky demonstrated his usual strength and consistency with a 19:39 finish. Dave Lambert, Amanda Williams, and Bob Weiner rounded out the NOVA representation. Crystal Run 5k Fridays continue each Friday for the rest of the month, so you still have three more chances to make NOVA proud! 

Bob Koeppen

Martha Mertz

NOVA was also well represented at the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler held on Sunday, 7 April. Despite an unexpected chill, and the blossoms failing to follow through on their promised "peak" this past weekend, our runners proved that they had what it takes to deliver on promises. Bob Koeppen led our team with a 59:40 finish (10th AG) and Martha Mertz continued to dominate, finishing 3rd in her age group in 1:06.35. Other strong finishers include Michel Naff (1:09.20) and Jay Wind (1:13.57). Sadly missing from the CB10 lineup was Betty Blank, who took a spill in a track meet several weeks ago and is still riding the recovery train. We look forward to seeing you back on the track Betty! Congrats to our NOVA runners and all the finishers of a great 10 mile race. 

Ren Hucker (L) and Delight Buenaflor

Maher Itani

NOVA is also proud of our members who came out to spectate and cheer on the runners, including Delight Buenaflor and Ren Hucker, and those club member who gave their time volunteering, like NOVA club member Maher Itani. Aside from racing, the NOVA Running Club enjoys all aspects of local running by supporting and volunteering, and we are always looking for club members to join us at local races. (all photos courtesy Justin Buenaflor)

Crystal City Fridays 5k
Allen Denson             18:13
Mark Drosky               19:39
Dave Lambert             21:01
Amanda Williams        25:18
Bob Weiner                  25:30
 
Cherry Blossom 10 miler
Bob Koeppen             59:40 10^th AG
Martha Merz              1:06:35   3^rd AG
Michael Naff              1:09:20
Jay Wind                     1:13:57
Erin Masterson         1:17.36
Dorris Scott                1:30:07