11.01.09: Mill House Classic 15k

This race was a difficult one to get to. Not so much the start time but the circumstances the past two years. I was all set to go in 2007, but then two days before the race a family emergency came up and I simply could not go. Then last year (lack of) finances reared its ugly head and it wasn't possible. This year, however, everything worked out and I finally made it. A great race in all. It was cold at the start and not easy to shoot pre-race candids (too dark), but the Mill House, no longer an open-to-the-public restaurant, fixed a great breakfast (biscuits, sausage, gravy, egg/cheese/pepper concoction, and huge waffles) to give the runners a post-race meal, things warmed up later on, and everyone looked to be having a good time (except John Smyth, who was trying to get his plaques and become scarce so he could go to the Titans game). I even got to church on time after the awards ceremony, visiting a congregation in Maryville.

Brent Johnson was the overall winner, with Paul Thames second and Bob Adams third. On the women's side, Amber Moran took first in record time, with Emily Chaney behind her and Kirsten Sorensen in third. Teamwise, there were two divisions: Open & Women, both won by FootRx/EBS team racing.

Prints from this event are for sale at the following prices:
4x6: $3
5x7: $5
8x10: $10
Shipping is $3-4 depending on print size.

Digital files are also available:
4x6/5x7: $5
8x10: $10

Please e-mail me at krosskountryphotography@yahoo.com or shutter_beetle@yahoo.com if you have any questions or comments, or to place an order.