Here's Bobblehead Bob's report from the 10 miler:
Weather was dicey but ended up not being too bad --- all things considered --- for my first Busa Bushwhack ever. It's a 10-mile (or can choose 5 mile) trail race in Callahan State Park in Framingham. Was around 38 degress, damp, and windy with a bit of snow spitting intermittently, but the woods blocked most of the wind and the trails had only a few muddy spots.
I guess the course has changed here and there over the years but, regardless, except for the beginning and ending miles, the middle of that race was pretty technical, so it was a good workout and prep for Stone Cat Marathon this Saturday.
Had a good run and came in third in my age group and in the top third of all finishers. My age group winner was Bob Sharkey, an almost legendary trail runner I had never seen or met until that race. He ran 7:45 miles. I ran 8:50 miles.
Anyway, it was lots of fun. Richard Busa was there handing out pint glasses and celebrating his 80-something birthday. Greater Framingham Running Club did a good job and the course was well marked."
Congrats Bob. In the five-miler, Steve Yankum finished 14th overall. Here's his report:
in addition to the age group trophy's. I checked all the past results and nobody over 60 could touch my times. I was going for the prize!
Before the race I saw this older guy with long runners legs and thought "not good". So I get out there and shadow this guy for the first 3 miles. So here I am knowing who I have to beat and I can keep up with him. But I lost by 40 seconds and shook his hand afterwards. New Hampshire! But I had a good time and a good run. Bob S. did good in the 10 miler. Nice trails for a race. Next year after Frank trains me more on the hills I am going to kick ass.
http://www.coolrunning.com/results/14/ma/Nov2_11thAn_1_set2.shtml
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