Two hundred runners provided

testimony to the truth of his words. Under gorgeous fall skies and moderate

temperatures, WVFJ radio personality Kurt Wallace sounded the starting

horn that sent the runners on their way. The certified course was very

scenic, meandering past tranquil lakes resplendent in their surrounding

fall foliage and past verdant pastures and farms through the countryside.

The runners and walkers consisted of a wide mix of folks, including the

Landmark Christian School boys and girls cross-country team. They were

using the race as a speed workout on their way to tomorrow's state

cross-country championships.

In fact, the first runner across

the line was Landmark's Robert Jones in a time of 17:49. Close on

his heels was Don Livingston in 17:58 with Eric Boykin in third at 18:02.

In the women's Open Division, Maj. Sue Bozgoz of the U.S. Army Reserve

Command at Ft. McPherson took first place honors for the second year in

a row in a time of 19:38. Sue is a former member of the All Army Track

Team and current member of the All Army Marathon Team. Caroline Jones

of Landmark (Robert's sister) took second in 20:57 with Kristina

Eden in third at 21:12.

In the Men's Masters Division,

Lt. Col. Paul Harwart of Forces Command at Ft. McPherson improved on his

second place finish last year by winning in 19:04. He was followed by

Roger Keel in second place with a time of 20:15 and Bill Fuller in third

at 20:24. In the Women's Masters Division, Paula May cruised to a

21:16 victory with Jeanne Daprano in second at 23:26 and Mary Diedrick

in third at 23:48.

In addition to a beautiful

trophy, each of the overall winners in the Men's and Women's

Open and Masters Divisions received a $50 gift certificate from Smith

and Davis. Other sponsors including Merlin Muffler, Runner's World,

Road ID, Gourmet Deli, the Garden Patch, T&G All Sports, Rain Forest

Car Wash, and the Peachtree Flight Center provided a variety of door prizes.

Complemented by free chicken biscuits, coupons, and stuffed cows from

Chick-Fil-A, everyone went home a winner.

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