US Masters Summer Virtual Series
In the absence of national races this year, Erin Talcott, a nationally famous 50K walker, coordinated a 'Virtual Race Walking Series" this summer where walkers could choose their own location and report their results. HRW chose to use the Blue Valley North Track, and also one day in Topeka, for their September series. The distances offered were the one-mile and the 5000 M.
HRW had the largest turnout, with 11 walkers participating in one or both races during the first three weeks of September. Our 11th member was our Northern family member, Karen Swisher, who walked a 10K in an excellent time of 1:08:24.
Women pedestrians included: Martha McCarter and Lori Groom (55's); Janice Kelble and Karen Swisher (65's); Pat Durkin and Maggie McCoy (70's); and BJ Thornburg (75's). The men were represented by Tom Edmondson (65's); David Eisenberg (70's); John Anderson (75's); and Alan Poisner (85's). The detailed results will be posted in the RESULTS link.
Congratulations to all our walkers who earned their certificates by coming out week after week, improving their racing performance and continuing to spread the camaraderie and spirit of racewalking around the community.