Stoney Marathon

Just to post a quick update from this past weekend's race activities. A good portion of the team competed and placed very well at the Ford NORBA Stoney Creek Marathon XC. The marathon format saw the (elite/expert) field run six laps of a ten mile course which consisted of a good portion of two-track with single track sections thrown in for good measure. Since the race was longer in format, the expectation was that the pace would not be full tilt at the beginning. Wrong! The pace was high from the gun and didn't let up for the whole race making for some really tired zombified racers at the end. Justin and I worked very well together for a majority of the race and managed to finish 3rd and 4th behind a blistering pace set by Mike Simonson who basically smoked the field. Eric and Dan put in great showings in their races finishing 2nd and 3rd in their respective classes. There was a really good vibe at the venue as all racers enjoyed the new fresh race format. Thanks to the organizers, promoters, and to the once again flawlessly performing Kona Kings which saw us all through to the end.

Later,
-Pete