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A PICTURE-PERFECT DAY AND A NEW WRINKLE (SHORTER OPTION).
PLUS THERESA AND CO. PUT ON A GREAT BRUNCH!

The 6th Annual Lower, Slower Run—Augustine Beach to Odessa

the 13 runners of the Lower Slower 07 the leaders in the long course

A baker’s dozen gather for the obligatory photo op before the run. From left are Mark Deshon, Tom Reed (peeking out from behind), Bob Bennett, Meghan Smith, Liz Fellows, Beth Orsega-Smith, John Smith, Stu Binder-MacLeod (sporting the team uni), Bill Rose, Steve Goodwin, Avron Abraham, Paul Pusecker, and (last but not least) Matt Robinson.
 

Long-course leaders just after the halfway point include
(l. to r.) Bob Bennett, Bill Rose, Meghan Smith, Steve Goodwin, and Mark Deshon. The pack separated a bit in the last mile of the run.

Tom Reed and Matt Robinson The Smiths and Liz Fellows Bill Rose and Mark Deshon

Tom Reed and Matt Robinson pass the marshes of the Augustine Wildlife Area solidly as chase group number one.
 

Having a wonderful time out on the course were Beth Orsega-Smith, John Smith, and Liz Fellows.

Long course first finishers Bill Rose and Mark Deshon breeze in after a push up the long hill. Actually, Bill nipped Mark at the tape, but who’s counting?
 

Meghan and Steve Bob Bennett Matt Robinson and Tom Reed

Taking it easy after a XC PR the day before, Meghan Smith happlily accompanies an equally happy (er, relieved?) Steve Goodwin to the line after the 5.8 miles.
 

Bob Bennett has a good, smooth run in a vintage team T.

A sweat-drenched Matt Robinson and a cooler Tom Reed finish the longer course together. It wasn’t that warm out, was it, Matt?  

Liz Fellows and Beth Orsega-Smith
John Smtih Catriona Binder-MacLeod
Our roving photographer, Catriona Binder-MacLeod (above right) declares victory in the two-wheeled division.

Running together the entire way, Liz Fellows, Beth Orsega-Smith, and John Smith (near right) look like
they’re equally charged magnets, each giving the other a wide berth to the finish line.
 

 
Paul Pusecker, Stu Binder-MacLeod, and Avron Abraham short course finishers

Paul Pusecker, Stu Binder-MacLeod, and Avron Abraham worked out on the short course.
 

Nearing the neighborhood entrance, Avron asks, “Hey, Paul, do you think we finished ahead of the other group?”

Eric Jacobson

The Lower, Slower Course >

 course map

Always timely, if not on time, Eric Jacobson cruises up in the “sag wagon.”
 

   

The 5.9-mile route snakes its way along Del. Route 9 from Augustine Beach, past beautiful inland-bay habitat, to Avron's house just outside Odessa. Another great day, although some of the regulars were missing: notably, George Hadjipanayis and Charlie Riordan. Drivers: Next year, let’s watch out for those sneaky speed bumps. Thanks to Theresa and company for again hosting this event and putting on such a lavish post-run brunch.

Special thanks to Catriona Binder-Macleod for more great photography!