For the third consecutive race, Kevin Cooke and Laura Fanelli were
the overall winners and there was also a record number of registered
runners. Kevin (Doylestown) and Laura (Chalfont) were the top racers
in the SERTOMA Strut held on May 12 in Doylestown's Central Park.
Their finishing times were 16:35 and 19:06, respectively.

Tara Snider (Sellersville) was the second woman in 20:19, while
Antonio De Vido (Doylestown) was the second man with a time of
17:46. Antonio had the best master's time. Deena Andrus (Reading)
was the top female master, finishing in 20:30. Linda Thurston
(Doylestown) had the highest age-graded rating among the women
masters. She scored 77.6%. Carl Goldschmidt was first among the
men, with a 79.4% rating. A rating of 80% represents a national
class runner.

The most competitive age categories were women's 35-39 and men's 45-
49. Tara Snider, Anabelle Morales (Perkasie), and Heidi Pernia
(Quakertown) finished 2, 3, and 5 among all of the women, with times
of 20:19, 20:23, and 20:59, respectively. In the M45-49, Carl
Goldschmidt, Carlton Seybolt (New Britain), and Christopher Stannik
(Doylestown) had times of 17:52, 18:23 and 18:30. They were 3, 6,
and 8 overall.

The complete results and the Series Standings are posted on
www.bucks5kseries.com. After 4 races, only 2 of the 28 age group
races have been decided. With 3 races remaining, there's still time
to put on a final kick.

The next race in the Bucks 5K Series will be in downtown Doylestown
on May 26th. The Doylestown "Red, White and Blue" 5K, is a great way
to kick off the Memorial Day Weekend. Runners and spectators will be
showing off their patriotic best. In addition to the 1-mile Fun Run
and 2-mile Fitness Walk, there will be various Memorial Day-inspired
events. The post race festivities and awards ceremony have been
moved to Puck's patio area and Star Park.

Proceeds will benefit the Doylestown Business and Community Alliance,
CB Cares, and Bucks for Kids, an all-volunteer local organization
that provides funds and scholarships to children in foster care.

You can save $5 by registering online before May 19th. Visit
www.bucks5kseries.com for more information.


Dick Patterson