March 28, 2010
This annual NYRR event, which also includes a 1.7-mile Remembrance and Prevention Walk, is an opportunity for runners and walkers, friends and relatives, survivors and those fighting colon cancer to raise awareness and funding to combat this preventable but often fatal disease. Funds raised directly support The Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation’s mission of supporting research, education, and screenings. Brisk spring weather made for good racing conditions as 2,445 participants finished the 4-mile and another 2,409 made it through 15K (9.3 miles). [4M Results] [15K Results] |
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Coatney and Phillistena Alexander ran four miles, and their necks did not get cold at all.
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Dr. Thomas K. Weber, president and founder of the Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation, accepted a $1,000 donation from the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society.
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The walkers’ contingent prepared to start their four-mile loop in Central Park.
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Charity creates solidarity.
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Many participants walked or ran—or wheeled—in memory of cancer victims.
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This group exhibited matching outfits, ebullience, and commitment.
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A Boy Scouts of America color guard paid tribute.
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In brisk 41-degree weather, the four-miler started fast…
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…and with more than twice as far to go, the 15K runners started more conservatively.
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Ulrich Fluhme of the Central Park Track Club won the 4-mile in 21:03—5:15 per mile.
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Kristi Houk ran 23:46 to win the women’s 4-mile by more than a minute.
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Antonino Liuzzo of Terramia NYC won the 15K in a fast 49:50.
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Sheila Casey of Running Divas New York, a masters athlete, won the overall women’s 15K title in 57:28.
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Spring was in the air; long pants and gloves were optional.
Michele Walker (6750) did not walk.
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Running for a cause is doubly satisfying.
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These Brooklynites found their Manhattan tour exhilarating.
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Scott Walsack of Red Bank, NJ, took on the 15K challenge and succeeded.
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Lorrie Grace McCann of New York City was not penalized for the use of wings in the 4-miler.
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Rolando Newland of Brooklyn cruised the 15K in 1:38:12.
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Lauren Schneider and a friend got the job done; she represented Team in Training, a cancer-fighting charity.
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Multi-purpose French-toast bagels: sculpture, spyglass, or post-race energy source.
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Through the Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation’s Sign Up New York initiative, participants pledged to schedule screenings.
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