Wanderers Grab Honors at Double Trouble

The Wissahickon Wanderers collected an assortment of cuts scrapes and awards at the Double Trouble 15/30K race on June 27 at French Creek State Park. All Wanderers displayed common sense by entering the 15K race.

Matt Palombaro finished 8th out of a field of 293 (4th in his 18-29 age divsion) to complete the treacherous race in a time of 1:08:47. Chris Moore finished not far behind in 26th in a time of 1:14:56. In the process, the Wanderers pair collected the scalps of two local running legends, Fred Kenney in 33rd and Chuck Shields in 40th.

But the real hero was Barbara Gorka who won her age division, (40-49 F), and finished 72nd overall in a time of 1:22:56. The mug she was awarded for her win is to be added to the Wanderers Trophy Display Case.

Randy Clever won the best scrape division for a nasty, brown bruise on his shoulder produced by a tumble out on the course. The fall did not deter Randy who finished 70th in a time of 1:21:39 and won a prize for being sixth in his age division (50-59M).

Susan Hurrey held on to beat Rock Steady by 45 seconds, who in turn held on to defeat Space Ghost by a minute and a half. Susan finished 161st in 1:36:46 with Rock in 164th and Space in 173rd.

Wanderers nemesis Huybert Groenendaal of Princeton won the 30K race in a time of 2:09:15.

The Wanderers team not only looked
impressive... but were impressive (for
a change) at the Double Trouble.

Matt picks up more hardware for the
Wanderers ever-expanding trophy chest.

Count it! Eight spots from the top, Matt
Palombaro is listed on the results board.

Wanderers picked up a few tips from
these speedsters prior to the race.

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