LAKE CHELAN SHORE TO SHORE MARATHON
September 20, 2008
On Saturday, September 20, 2008, the 8th annual Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Marathon was held and, as always, I enjoyed the run/walk. I’ve participated in all of them and hope to keep my eight year string going.
Usually, the first half of the race is cool and the second half is warm, but conditions were better this year as we ran/walked under overcast skies throughout the race.
Most of the field of 46 runners was bused to Field Point Landing on South Shore Road for the 7:00 a.m. start. The temperature was about 60 degrees as we began our run that went counter-clockwise along the lakeshore and headed for Chelan, Washington, at the lake outlet. From there we continued along the north lakeshore on the flat-to-rolling course with lake and opposite shore vistas as a pleasant backdrop.
Coniferous forest, sagebrush, orchards, mountains, and shoreline activities provided a lot to see. The temperature rose to about 75 degrees, but coupled with a lake breeze, it made for comfortable running.
The small field spread out, and I ran with and talked to seven others in the first half. I met Ed Mason, 70, of University Place for the first time as I was running with long-time friend Steve Love, 55, of Mansfield. Steve has run all eight of the Yakima River Canyon Marathons that Lenore and I co-direct. Ed had run five marathons and was accompanying his daughter Diane Ehle, 35, of Waconia. Ed was the first 70-74 Male as they finished in 5:52:31.
I ran/walked for 17 miles and then walked the last nine miles to the finish line at Manson Bay Park. With a half mile to go downhill, I changed to a run/shuffle and made it to the finish line in 5:58:00, my third consecutive sub 6-hour squeaker. I was 36th of 38 finishers and first 75+ Male.
Lenore welcomed me at the finish line with a hug, finisher’s medal, a chair and refreshments. I appreciated the recognition that I received at the awards ceremony.
With a commanding lead, the race was won by Robert Perry, 43, of Snohomish in a time of 2:55:46. In second place overall and first woman to finish was Selina Danks, 39, of Wenatchee with a time of 3:14:33. In third place overall and second in the women’s race was Samantha Modderman, 23 of Cheney with a 3:23:00.
There were many Marathon Maniacs on hand, and some of them were age class winners as shown in the results.
Our friends Mel and Sonia Preedy, Lenore and I were guests at the home of Hal and Patty Porter of Manson. Thanks to them, we had a great weekend. We always appreciate their hospitality and fellowship during our annual marathon visit.
This year the marathon had been transferred from the Chelan Parks Department to the Chamber of Commerce, and the transition went smoothly. Thanks to race director Jaye Payne, the committee and the many volunteers and policemen who cheerfully provided good service to the runners and walkers.
We look forward to returning in 2009 for my 9th consecutive Lake Chelan Shore to Shore Marathon.
…………………………………………..Written by Bob Dolphin
Edited, Typed and Distributed by Lenore Dolphin
2:55:46 Robert Perry, 43, Snohomish, FIRST OVERALL. First in Age Group
3:14:33 Selina Danko, 39, Wenatchee, SECOND OVERALL, FIRST WOMAN, 1st
3:23:00 Samantha Modderman, 23, Cheney, THIRD OVERALL, SECOND WOMAN, 1s
3:30:33 Gary Kobold, 54, East Wenatchee, SECOND MALE, Marathon Maniac (MM), 1st
3:32:15 Jennifer Hadfield, 36, Vancouver, THIRD WOMAN, 2nd
3:39:49 Jon Mahoney, 56, Palm Desert, CA, THIRD MALE, MM, 1st
3:41:33 Dane Kurtis, 20, Renton, 1st
3:44:34 Sherry Mahoney, 44, Palm Desert, CA, MM, 1st
3:46:03 Mike Egan, 38, Spokane, 1st
3:46:22 Buddy Waddington, 20, Renton, 2nd
3:47:01 Kellan Sasken, 22, Chelan, 3rd
3:50:30 Heather Lee, 23, Lakebay, 2nd
3:53:19 Kurt Toolson, 40, Manson, 2nd
3:58:35 James Klarich, 46, Wapato, MM, 1st
3:59:35 Deborah Kerns, 49, Shoreline, 1st
4:00:04 Jill Perrigoue, 36, Marysville, 3rd
4:01:54 Gary Marr, 57, Snohomish, MM, 2nd
4:04:14 Jayme Powell, 50, Bothell, 2nd
4:05:56 Ken Briggs, 57, Spokane, MM, 3rd
4:17:04 Clark Gilbert, 54, Friday Harbor, 3rd
4:18:03 Lisa Johnson, 44, Tacoma, 2nd
4:23:12 Gary Otheim, 66, East Wenatchee, MM, 1st
4:25:32 Chad Standifier, 34, Tumwater, 1st
4:28:37 Leslie Egan, 35, Spokane
4:29:51 Jim Vollendroff, 44, Auburn, 3rd
4:39:07 Adrian Call, Brier, 56, MM
4:41:18 Julie Wells, 32, Yakima, 1st
4:44:59 Nancy Nash-Mendez, 45, Omak, 2nd
4:45:01 Yung Choi, 59, Sammamish
5:00:13 Stephanie Kampschror, 40, Snoqualmie, 3rd
5:18:56 Paul Piplani, 61, Phoenix, AZ, 1st
5:20:02 Wilfried Crauwels, 62, Mechelen, Belgium, 2nd
5:31:16 John Aexel, 41, Tacoma
5:52:31 Diane Ehle, 35, Waconia
5:52:32 Edward Mason, 70, University Place, 1st
5:58:00 Bob Dolphin, 78, Renton/Yakima, MM, 1st
6:06:08 Mel Preedy, 75, Ravensdale, MM, 2nd
7:28:29 Steve Love, 55, Mansfield