| Wachusett to Wachusett 5 Miler |
Westminster - July 18, 1998
CMS grabbed ten of the top fifteen places overall in this torrid five-mile affair that began in Princeton and offered the dual incentives of a downhill course and a finish at the Wachusett Brewing Company.Bob Hodge topped all masters, crossing the line third overall among 882 finishers. Mike Smith (who just concluded his Senior year at Wachusett HS and is now off to the University of Richmond) , Andy Gallivan and James Sullivan swept the juniors division, while Otto Lies and Stu Thurston went 2-3 among veterans. Steve Brooks was, as usual, the first seventy-plus competitor.
On the distaff side, Laura Beckwith notched another win in the seniors division and Marion Connors was the fastest veteran on the day. Joanne Lachapelle and Julie Paradis were third in the masters and juniors categories, respectively.
(889 finishers)
revd August 2, 1998, Barry