06.11.11: Panther Creek 10-Mile Challenge
The closest TTT race to where I live, this is also one of the most brutal (though none of them could really be considered "easy"). This race may not appear all that difficult as Panther Creek doesn't have super-tall mountains - the high point is about 1465'-1470' and Cherokee Lake is about 1070'-1075' when full so the park's total elevation change is just under 400' - plus the course is a net downhill, but Michael deLisle (who set up this course last year) had the runners traversing that distance several times over, for a total rise~n~fall of about 2400'. Turnout was up from last year, weather was great (a tad warm & humid but not bad), and most of the runners appeared to be having a good time. Thanks to both MD & Race Director (and Park Administrator) John LeCroy for what was a well-run (no pun intended) race.
As the runners neared the finish line the man at the point was well-known to most KTCer's (road & trail alike) - Bobby Adams, who finished in a record-setting 1:16:53. Morristown West XC ace Jordan Noe crossed the line in second and Michael Smelser was the third finisher. The women's race was won by Jennifer Singh. Veteran KTC trailsters Laura Gearhiser & Leah Jones were second & third, respectively.
Prints from this event are for sale at the following prices:
4x6: $3
5x7: $5
8x10: $10
Shipping will be $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.
Read MoreAs the runners neared the finish line the man at the point was well-known to most KTCer's (road & trail alike) - Bobby Adams, who finished in a record-setting 1:16:53. Morristown West XC ace Jordan Noe crossed the line in second and Michael Smelser was the third finisher. The women's race was won by Jennifer Singh. Veteran KTC trailsters Laura Gearhiser & Leah Jones were second & third, respectively.
Prints from this event are for sale at the following prices:
4x6: $3
5x7: $5
8x10: $10
Shipping will be $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.
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