A rainy Saturday greeted us for the running of the 4.5 mile up Chalybes and down Hemlock course. When combined with the plethora of other running events this weekend likely explains the relatively small turnout. "Don't worry, the rain is stopping now," declared Ross at 8:31 am as we approached the starting line. "I'm an amateur meteorologist," he continued. Which at last explains the Doppler radar atop of the LevyMobile. That it didn't stop raining until 12:30 explains the "amateur" portion of the statement. Victors this week were Mark Andrejczyk in 27:38 and Theresa Krebs in 30:02.

Nice work to Mark who ran a speedy race just one week post his 50 miler. Also nice work on the nearly Vanderheiden-ian three wardrobe changes. After seeing Izzy's picture from the Twilight kids' race, we declare Team LoSacco the best dressed in Roxbury. And speaking of the Ninja, it was nice to see Mrs and Jr Ninja in attendance, if not running. Let's also award Michelle for being nearly Sandiferian in her bright pink and yellow, mesh and lycra shorts. They are the ideal antidote to a gray and rainy day. Overheard on the racecourse: "June is Dog Month? I guess that explains why I feel like woof." Moments later, when stepping over particularly mangled former raccoon, "That's how I feel. When is Roadkill Month?"

Thanks to Bob for setting up the course and to Harry and Corrine for the expert stopwatch/popsicle stick operation. Congratulations to all our runners who competed at other events this weekend, specifically the Twilight 5k and kids race, the junior high (?) track meet, and the Quassy triathlon on Sunday.

Race Results

	Roxbury Race Series 2012 - Race #16 - June 2, 4.5 Miles
	Up Chalybes, Down Hemlock

	Order of Finish
place	name	age	time	pace

1	Mark Andrejczyk		27.38	6.08
2	Ken Merrick	43	28.42	6.23
3	Eric Koenig	32	29.23	6.32
4	Chris Deming	45	29.24	6.32
5	Mark LoSacco		29.25	6.32
6	Mike Abraham	52	29.37	6.35
7	Theresa Krebs	43	30.02	6.40
8	Alan Peck	43	30.11	6.42
9	Lou Denaro	52	31.32	7.00
10	John A. Adomelis	57	31.51	7.05
11	Nate Mahrer	40	31.55	7.06
12	Russ Pribanic	58	31.58	7.06
13	Mary Schafer	37	32.40	7.16
14	Dan Readyoff	43	32.45	7.17
15	Tom McNulty	46	32.56	7.19
16	Nick Nassra	46	33.07	7.22
17	Ross Levy	61	33.21	7.25
18	Scott Benjamin	54	33.39	7.29
19	Alison Masopust		33.47	7.30
20	Larry Deming	55	33.52	7.32
21	Jeff Bishop	31	34.13	7.36
22	Krystal Koenig		34.49	7.44
23	Dan Lynch		35.56	7.59
24	Brian Vanderheiden	42	36.31	8.07
25	Mike Adomelis	25	36.46	8.10
26	Dan Forcier	16	38.25	8.32
27	Marc Poliquin		38.33	8.34
28	Dan Lamb	50	38.41	8.36
29	Dan Burns	49	39.11	8.42
30	Paul Butler	54	39.57	8.53
31	Janet Levy	58	40.32	9.00
32	Bob Lewis	47	41.35	9.14
33	Sharon Gawe	59	42.27	9.26
34	Catherine Mendes	13	43.08	9.35
35	Joe Mendes		43.10	9.36
36	Michelle Marcisz	43	45.44	10.10
37	Richard Vasko		52.42	11.43
38	Charlie Euston		52.44	11.43



	Alternate courses

place	name	age	distance	time
39	Marissa Bishop	31	2.40
40	Collin Deming	12	0.41	4.15

Race Report by Mary Schafer

Race Results