Overheard at the starting line: "Why is it always raining on the Jeep Trail?" An excellent question, which we have since posed to our philosopher runner, and this weeks winner, Joe Mendes. "Obviously, it is not always raining on the Jeep Trail. But in combination with the steep terrain, dodging of rocks, fallen wires (cable, electric, and otherwise), unpleasant organic matter; the rain represents purification of the body while completion of the Jeep Trail will purify your soul through your sweat and tears. It is an illusion, and only seems that it is always raining on the Jeep Trail." Thank you, Joe, for your wise words.

Today, it was actually raining on the Jeep Trail. But we slogged up it and we liked it, even with an inch an hour coming down on us. Mary placed 13th and first for the women. Amanda demonstrated her superior intelligence (and dry hair!) in a sharp looking poncho, while Brian "Juice Box" improvised smashingly in a plastic garbage bag. Charlie lost a shoe in the aforementioned organic matter. Better luck next week, Charlie.

Good news, Larry is back running with us. He reports that he was running near Bethel High School, which we hear is lovely this time of year, when someone yelled, "hey mister! Get out of the way!" Before he could turn around, he was passed by speeding teenage girl. He was soon enveloped in a cloud of pink marabou and glitter, then left in the dust by presumably the Bethel HS girls JV cross country team. Larry seems to have escaped unscathed, aside from his slightly iridescent shimmer.

This week's Chris Norris fact: The chief export of Chris Norris is pain. This is experienced almost every Saturday morning by those who chase Chris Norris.

Next week we will be running (down) Hemlock. Don't forget to nominate your choices for Rookie of the Year and Most Improved. See you there!

Race Results



Roxbury Race Series 2009 - Race #34- October 24 - Jeep Trail 3.95 miles

place	time	name	age	pace per mile

1	26.08	Joe Mendes	43	6.37
2	26.14	Nelson Azevodo	50	6.38
3	26.16	Chuck Rocca	36	6.39
4	26.32	Mike Abraham	50	6.43
5	27.04	Pete Gillen	27	6.51
6	27.44	Steve Haas	54	7.01
7	28.09	Bruce Goulart	59	7.08
8	28.26	Tom Dever	57	7.12
9	28.51	Jeff Tindell	59	7.18
10	29.18	Chris Norris	40	7.25
11	29.43	Ray Fico	43	7.31
12	30.05	David Mariani	45	7.37
13	30.30	Mary Schafer	35	7.43
14	30.35	Brian Vanderheiden	39	7.45
15	30.41	Nate Mahrer	38	7.46
16	31.11	Bob Lewis	45	7.54
17	31.23	Brian Gildea	47	7.57
18	31.29	Roderic McGahren	41	7.58
19	31.50	Russ Pribanic	55	8.04
20	31.56	Jeanne Bartkus	50	8.05
21	32.03	Scott Benjamin	51	8.07
22	32.51	Larry Deming	52	8.19
23	32.57	Nora Hulton	46	8.21
24	33.39	Paul Butler	52	8.31
25	33.46	Rick DeWitt	51	8.33
26	34.13	Mario Hasz	61	8.40
27	34.45	Susan DeWitt	43	8.48
28	35.01	Hale Rickman	56	8.52
29	35.43	Greg Pings	48	9.03
30	35.54	Sharon Gawe	57	9.05
31	36.54	Keith Dupree	67	9.21
32	37.27	Monique Gil-Rogers	57	9.29
33	40.39	Kim Pollard	28	10.17
34	40.39	Nick Sheikh	28	10.17
35	44.03	Charlie Euston	65	11.09
36	46.00	LeeAnne Zarger	55	11.39


	Alternate Courses:
	place	name	age	distance	time

	37	Chris Deming	42	3.80	26.47
	38	Harry Ong	70	3.50
	39	Corinne Bellemare	51	1.60

If anyone has photos or stories about the races, send 'em to chris (at) beatfrequencies (dot) com and I'll try to put them up here on these pages...