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October found two races in which racewalkers took medals in running races. On Oct. 4, Floyd Delon took 2nd place in the male 75+ Division in the SMA 5K Run in Roeland Park (46:59). The posted results actually showed him 3rd behind Martie Delon, who was 1st in the female 75+ Division (43:48). Martie edged out Trudy Nepstad (46:31) in this division. This was a new race and Heartland Racewalkers have already staked out a claim as winners.

The second race was Abby's Run 5K (now in the 7th year) and Alan Poisner took first in the 70+ division (34:23). This was practically in his back yard, starting in Town Centre at 119th & Nall. So the home-court advantage worked-although the weather was cold enough that he had to go to his 5-layer approach, with Heartland Racewalkers showing on the top (heavy sweater) layer.

So, even though there were no walking divisions in these races, HRW is still garnering medals with their swift pedestrianism.