Despite cool temperatures, the Atomic City Road Runners kicked off its 40th season Tuesday. Courtesy photoACRR News:
The Atomic City Road Runners pace race season opened Tuesday on the Canyon Rim Trail with 1, 1.5, 2 and 3 mile distances available.
Elizabeth Turner and Amanda Mercer were the top predictors at 35 seconds off their predicted time as well as fastest female three mile finishers.
Tom Sandford had a 43 second differential and Mary Snow and David Kratzer came in at 53 seconds off.
Bob Weeks was the top one mile finisher at 13:24 followed by Georgia Pedicini at 14:16.
Linda Vance with a time of 16:27 was the top 1.5 mile finisher. Zach Leonard came in first in the two mile with a 19:50 time and Ted Romero was tops in the three mile with 19:42.
Next week’s run will be 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 near the junction of Main Hill Road and N.M. 4 on the road to the Sewage Treatment Plant in lower Bayo Canyon.
One and three mile courses will be available.
For more information, call 672-1639 or visit the Club’s website: www.atomicrunners.com.
The Atomic City Road Runners Club includes runners of all ages and abilities. Courtesy photo