Wanderers are a Force to be Reckoned with in Delaware
By Leslie Turchetti

On an early Sunday morning, May 21st Wanderers Dennis Crowne, Chris Verry, Megan Boyle, Maureen Crowne, Wendy Stevens and Polly Jansen ventured south to the booming metropolis of Wilmington, Delaware to participate in the Delaware Marathon & Relay. The Wanderers Cheerleading Team of Susan Hurrey, Farrah, and Maureen Mignogna were also present as a phenomenal support for the runners with signs & cowbells a-plenty (able to be heard at least half a mile away)!

Dennis “Hardcore” Crowne, living up to his name, completed the 4-lap course in an impressive 4:52:13. Though a little tired of the scenery (or lack thereof) by the second lap, Dennis looked strong at the end and managed to crack a smile at the rest of the Wanderers who had spelled-out C-R-O-W-N-E-! on their rock-hard abs. Turns out Dennis was smiling because he thought Chris’ exclamation point was actually an arrow pointing down!

The “girl power” relay team of Megan, Maureen, Wendy & Polly recorded an exceptional combined time of 3:40:35. Despite Megan nearly barfing & Wendy nearly falling asleep standing up, the resolute team finished 4th out of 21 in the Female Open division. Chris participated on a team of co-workers from Wilmington Friends School. Lucky for Chris, he got to take in the breathtaking sights of the course two times around due to covering for an injured teammate. By the way, who ever heard of a “Teacher” division in a race?! Chris’ team topped this new category with a time of 3:21:17.

Photos

For Polly, Maureen, Megan and Wendy, the Delaware relay was a piece of cake.

Megan cruises through another leg of the relay.

Chalk up another marathon for Dennis!

Maureen exhibits textbook running form as she hits relay exchange point.

Chris keeps a wary eye from the sidelines on the Wanderer performance in the relay.

Polly helps Wendy get ready for a relay leg by attending to a sore calf muscle.

Fan favorite Dennis waves to crowd during marathon.

Chris was absolutely sizzling in the relay.

Polly was really strong, too.

The Dennis Crowne cheering section was out in force again in Delaware.

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