Looking back - August 1987

 

35 years ago: I only raced once during August of 1987.  I ran the NEAC (now called USATF NE) 15km championship in Worcester.  This was my first “Grand Prix” race.  I went on to win the series an unmatched seven times.  Greater Lowell Road Runners teammate Bob Hodge took the overall victory in 46:05 and I finished second crossing the line 3 seconds later.  5km Splits: 15:33 / 31:11 (15:38) / 46:08 (14:57).

 

08/02/87 – Worcester, MA                     223 finishers, low 70s, flat 3 loop course

1 46:05 Bob Hodge       GLRR

2 46:09 Dave Dunham  GLRR

3 46:26 Frank Ritchie    CMS

4 47:17 Larry Olsen      TVFR 40+

5 47:26 Reno Stirrat      CMS

6 47:31 Bart Petracca    CMS

7 47:58 Walt Murphy     GLRR

8 48:00 Kevin McGovern CMS

9 48:02 Brent Coon       GSH

10 48:19 Fran Houle     CMS

 40+ Teams  1 4:32:47 GLRR  2 4:35:40 CMS  3 5:12:05 Waltham TC    

Open Teams  1 3:57:42 CMS  2 3:59:02 GLRR  3 4:12:53 WRT   4 4:16:28 Berkshire Road Rats  5 4:17:14 CSU