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TWELVE HEARTY SOULS BRAVE BRUTAL HEAT

The 4th Annual Chateau Country Run—Centreville

This year everyone was thankful that George had picked out a shorter course. It still went down and then up, and the heat was intense (heat index hovering around 100°). Thanks to all who participated, especially to our gracious hosts, George and Voula!

photo of the group of this year's runners

Already beginning to sweat in the hot sun are the 12 Creek Road Runners who braved the course. Front row (l. to r.): Avron Abraham, Tom Apple, Charlie Riordan, and Steve Goodwin. Second row: Bob Opila, George Hadjipanayis, and Matt Robinson. Third row: Tom Reed, Mark Deshon, Rena Binder-MacLeod, Stu Binder-MacLeod, and Rick Hall.


And they’re off! Not exactly like the start of the Belmont Stakes, is it?	Moments (er, about 34 minutes) later, Charlie and Mark are the first to finish.


Tom Apple intends to STOP momentarily for some water.	After a physical effort, Steve Goodwin finishes third.	George Hadjipanayis, Bob Opila, and Tom Reed are ready for the mimosas waiting inside.


Rick Hall and Matt Robinson finish strong.	Rena and Stu Binder-MacLeod follow Avron (Big Maroon) Abraham. Check out the shirt color difference pre- (top photo) and post-run.	Here is the heat-adapted course.

The 4.17-mile route runs downhill along Owls Nest Road, then heads west along Old Kennett Pike, then up a long, grinding uphill on Snuff MIll Road to Rt. 52. Though shorter, this also appears to have been a ”Bermuda-Triangle-like” run (note: arrows on course map can be taken literally). Special thanks to Catriona Binder-MacLeod for the wonderful photos.


Eric Jacobson is always 100% behind the runners.	Finding immediate shade and a cooler of water was a must.