Atomic City Road Runners listen to directions. Courtesy photo

Evenings are getting darker for Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace runs. Courtesy photo

Atomic City Road Runners during their weekly pace race. Courtesy photo

Atomic City Road Runners take off Tuesday (August 13) for their weekly pace race. Courtesy photo

BY TED WILLIAMS
Atomic City Road Runners

Joey Farmer was the best predictor in the weekly pace race held August 13 on the paved courses starting at Pinon Park (Rocket Park) in White Rock.  He had a 11 second difference from his predicted time.  Other accurate predictors were:  Chris Michel at 14 seconds off; Steve Daly and Jan Velechovsky tied with a 15 second differential with Daly also the top finisher on the 1 mile course at 11:15; Catherine Hensley at 18 seconds off as well as the best female finisher in the 1 mile distance recording a 17:24; and Madeline Harms with a 20 second difference.

On the 2 mile course Teddy Atkins, Junior was first with a time of 21:02 and 12 year old Lily Nolen was the top female at 26:07.

James Zola was the best finisher in the 3 mile distance recording a 21:07 and Lynn Bjorklund was the first female with a time of 26:01.

Next week’s race will be held on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 at 6:00 PM  at the County Aquatic Center on Canyon Road.  1 mile paved and 1 and 3 mile trail runs will be available.

For more information call (1)505-672-1639 or visit the Club’s Web site at:  https://www.ac-rr.com