The 3rd Annual Bear Mountain 10K

The 3rd Annual Bear Mountain 10K was off at 9 AM on 15 Nov. Weather conditions were mixed...a little drizzle, a little fog, cloudy, overcast, even a clearing attempt...all perfect running conditions. There were over 300 starters...a record field for this years event covering the hilly 18 hole golf course path. The overall winner was Ryan Day in the M20-29 group in a time of 34:38...outstanding. The top Female was Samantha Dubinsky in the 20-29 grouping. She crossed in a time of 46:44 and 39th overall. The top Male Master was PIH Kevin Searle with a 38:47 and 9th overall. The top Female Master was Kathleen Brewin from FR Westshore in a time of 47:19. There were 4 STARRS competing in this "Canada's Hardest 10K". First in was Jackie Eddy. Jackie did a trifecta in todays run...1st in her age division, broke the course record and broke her own record of 50:39 set in 2007. She was in with a an awesome time of 50:12 and was 1st in a field of 14 in the F50-59 age group and was 72nd overall. Next to cross was Jodie Coderre in her 1st go at the mountain. Jodie finished with an excellent time of 55:53 and 9th in a large field of 50 in the F40-49 age group and was 143rd overall. Another excellent run. Next came the ole guys. Vince Trahan was in with a strong 59:27 finish. He was 7th in a field of 10 in the M60-99 age group and 185th overall. Hot on his heels was Tom Burgess, also in the 60-99 group. Tom was also in with a strong 1:00:32 and finished 8th and was also 196th overall. After the awards some of us did the pool and hot tub experience...so nice. Then it was over to Jack's for a libation and some more food. Then it was back to reality. To really test your mettle, word on the street is that there will be a Bear Mountain Half-Marathon next year. Next on the hit list...Gunnar Shaw...BE THERE.