Kerrigan, Reiser, Reubel Take Age-Group Titles in 2009-2010 Distance Challenge

Feb 18, 2010

It was another banner year for Gazelles participating in the Austin Distance Challenge. Comprised of seven races over six months, the ADC offers Central Texas runners an opportunity to build up to the Austin Marathon by competing in a two 10K’s, a 10-Miler, two Half Marathons, a 20 Miler, and the Marathon held in February each year. This year the ADC also offered a Half-Track to runners who had no interest in running 26.2 miles.

On the Full Track side, Adam Reiser and Ivi Kerrigan claimed first place in their respective age groups while also placing second overall. Kerrigan’s 3:14 in the marathon was good enough for a Top-20 female finish and number two in DC participants.

Also claiming an age group award was Allison Hall with a third place finish in the 30-34 category. Hall trailed fellow Gazelle Martha Broyles all season as they sat 3-4 in the rankings, but overtook her in the marathon with a personal best 4:05.

Others claiming finisher awards for the Distance Challenge are: Amy Farley (4^th, 35-39), Brian Wilson (4^th 35-39), Rich Martin, Eric Overton, Kurt Wilkin, Linda Michael (6^th 45-49), and Steve Piche (6^th, 45-49). Worth noting is that the ’09-’10 season was Overton’s 12^th to complete.

On the Half-Track side, new Gazelle Yvonne Ruebel took top honors in the 25-29 age group, staving off close competition from the second and third place finishers. David Eiben used his personal best 1:32 at the 3M Half Marathon to take 2^nd in the 40-44 age group, and Grace Payne finished with a commanding lead over her third place competitor to take 2^nd in the 45-49 age group.

The final rankings for the 2009-2010 Austin Distance Challenge can be found at www.austindistancechallenge.com. An end of season party where all participants receive their finisher’s medals and jackets will be held at RunTex Riverside on the weekend of March 13, with more details to be announced at a later time.

Gazelle Place/Age Group Time

Allison Hall 3rd / 30-34 13:17:52

Martha Broyles 4th / 30-34 13:44:22

Adam Reiser 1^st / 30-34 9:34:01

Ivi Kerrigan 1^st / 35-39 10:31:30

Amy Farley 4^th / 35-39 13:04:44

Brian Wilson 4^th / 35-39 12:00:43

Rich Martin 14^th / 40-44 14:14:05

Eric Overton 18th / 40-44 15:04:47

Kurt Wilkin 20^th / 40-44 16:08:52

Linda Michael 6th / 45-49 13:59:38

Steve Piche 5th / 45-49 12:07:01