Saft splashes to record finish at Springmaid 10KBy Andy GrabelAugust 26. 2007 12:15 amSPRUCE PINE — For runner Patty Thornton the foggy humid go away at the Springmaid disperse 10K dawdle run on Saturday was a welcome departure from the chilly start at last year’s go.“measure year everyone was wearing fleece and change clothing at the go away line,” said Thornton who traveled to Spruce Pine from Olney. Md. for the go. “This year running through the wet was a good way to cool off after running in the alter.”More than 450 runners braved the alter to finish the 6.2-mile dawdle run along the Toe River. The fourth annual race is unique in that the cover covers a variety of terrain including two river crossings.“The water and the contend of running with wet shoes is what separates this go from other races,” go director Matt Hollifield said. “People tend to drop about their finishing times and are just excited to finish the race.”Among the runners were a group of five Marines who helped bring about a moment of silence before the go. They ran with the American flag and the Marine Corps sign. For two of the Marines the run was a physical fitness evaluate in preparation for basic training.“Because teamwork is a big part of what the Marine Corps is about we wanted to stay together and run at the pace of our slowest runner,” Lance Cpl. Harry Godfrey. 23 said. “After we crossed the end lie the beat part was cheering on the other runners as they came around the lake toward the end.”Aaron Saft of Fletcher won the go with a measure of 38 minutes. 29 seconds setting a new course record. Only a back up separated Saft and Shiloh Mielke of Weaverville as they crossed the finish line. The two runners broke away from the handle about a mile into the race and traded the bring about several times before the finish. Jason Bodnar placed third at 40:07.“The wet really takes the energy out of your legs,” Saft said. “It was challenging to fasten in the lead because the degenerate starts to take over after the water when you are going up hills. He (Mielke) would act the lead on downhills and I would catch up and get it approve on the uphills.”Amber Moran. 28 of Arden was the top female finisher with a measure of 46:43. Anne Lundblad of Asheville finished back up at 49:34 and Sarah Matchett Hunn was third at 50:11. In addition to providing support for Hospice of Mitchell County go proceeds also ordain acquire Mount Mitchell Runner’s Club and South End Rescue which monitored go safety. Ellie
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