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On a cold and windy day, Heartland Racewalkers broke several records and made noteworthy accomplishments in this year's version of the Brew to Brew 43.2 mile relay from downtown Kansas City to Lawrence.

1. HRW fielded two teams of five walkers-a first!!
2. The two teams finished just one minute apart after almost 9 hours of walking
3. We had 3 volunteers: John Anderson, Lauriann Lund (also walkers) and Tom Oakes. Special thanks to Tom Oakes who had to stand outside in some tough conditions.
4. Susan Rico-Ahrens did three legs (she is training for a half-marathon). Great going!
5. John Anderson reached the exchange point about 30 second before his leg was to start, providing some excitement for the WWW team. He did have the pleasure of doing the leg that included an aquatic experience.
6. At the half-way point, both teams made the exchange exactly according to Alan's pre-race prediction (10:29 and 10:40).
7. The second half of the race was faster than predicted, probably because the wind was at our back AND we wanted to finish faster so we could go eat.
8. BJ Thornburg, our rookie, performed brilliantly and even had her hubby as a cheering section for part of the race.
9. Alan set a personal record by wearing 8 layers of clothing for the last leg, that still did not bring him up to the average weight of his team.
10. Because of more handicap points, the PPP team actually did prevail, but we all shared in a fun and exciting experience. We've been told that a trophy awaits the team.

PERPETUAL PEDESTRIANS PREVAIL: FINAL ADJUSTED = 529:03
Phil Jacobs, Amy Christensen, Eileen McManus, BJ Thornburg, Alan Poisner

WICKED WANDERING WALKERS: FINAL ADJUSTED = 530:23
Tom Zinchuk, Patty Zinchuk, Lauriann Lund, Susan Rico-Ahrens, John Anderson