Masterson Station Park
Lexington, KY
December 9, 2017
The Power Milers braved sub-freezing temperatures, wind, hills, and a bit of snow to compete at the USATF Club Cross Country National Championships on Saturday. PMTC fielded teams for the Men's Masters (40+) 10K and Open 10K races.
The Masters team finished in 20th place, while the open team finished in 40th. Both results were first among teams from the USTAF Southern Region. Despite the conditions, Aucoin, Keiser, and Merryman notched 10K personal bests, with Keiser dipping under 34 minutes for the first time.
Individual club results:
Men's Masters 40+
166: Paul Thiels, 38:28
191: Wayne Pertuit, 39:18
204: Michael Pou, 39:56
214: Van Merceron, 40:16
219: Jimi Smith, 40:40
220: Tom Luongo, 40:40
Open 10K
169: Patrick Aucoin, 32:37
196: Richard Bouckaert, 32:56
281: Casey Keiser, 33:54
380: Bryant White, 36:25
383: Sean Allerton, 36:41
292: David Merryman, 37:18
411: Jeffrey Gennusa, 40:01
The race marked the fourth consecutive year that PMTC has sent a team to club nationals. Next year's race will be held on December 8, 2018 in Spokane, WA.
Lexington, KY
December 9, 2017
The Power Milers braved sub-freezing temperatures, wind, hills, and a bit of snow to compete at the USATF Club Cross Country National Championships on Saturday. PMTC fielded teams for the Men's Masters (40+) 10K and Open 10K races.
The Masters team finished in 20th place, while the open team finished in 40th. Both results were first among teams from the USTAF Southern Region. Despite the conditions, Aucoin, Keiser, and Merryman notched 10K personal bests, with Keiser dipping under 34 minutes for the first time.
Individual club results:
Men's Masters 40+
166: Paul Thiels, 38:28
191: Wayne Pertuit, 39:18
204: Michael Pou, 39:56
214: Van Merceron, 40:16
219: Jimi Smith, 40:40
220: Tom Luongo, 40:40
Open 10K
169: Patrick Aucoin, 32:37
196: Richard Bouckaert, 32:56
281: Casey Keiser, 33:54
380: Bryant White, 36:25
383: Sean Allerton, 36:41
292: David Merryman, 37:18
411: Jeffrey Gennusa, 40:01
The race marked the fourth consecutive year that PMTC has sent a team to club nationals. Next year's race will be held on December 8, 2018 in Spokane, WA.