Photo above: Christopher Raabe (on right, 28) of Washington, DC has run the Cure Autism Now 5K several times and placed second. This year he won the race in 15:33. Sean Guy (left, 19) of Dover, DE placed fifth (16:54), and Michael Wardian (cap, 33) of Arlington, VA settle for third (16:01).

A Strong Run
Vanessa Hunter (31) left of Arlington, VA established a clear lead during the first mile and won the women's division in a course record time of 17:21. Churchill High School coach Steve Bettis is on right. Vanessa has qualified (2:45:38) for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon. Her post-race comments: "It was a really tough course; I didn't expect to run so fast. The hills weren't as steep as expected; they were rolling."

The First Mile, Before the Hills Took a Toll
First photo: Laura Turner (right, 27) of Washington, DC pulled away for second place (18:08), and Lindsay Goulet (left, 29) of Arlington, VA finished third (18:19). Emily Richard (in light blue, 30) of Washington, DC was sixth (19:05). Bob Price (35) finished 11th in the men's division.

Second photo: Young Colin Savercool (10) of Silver Spring, MD bravely kept pace with the adults (23:20).

Third photo: Left to right, Rachel Chang (12), Caroline Ayanian (11), Grace Pereles (10), and Anne McConnell (35). Caroline and Grace finished together in 32:51.

Closing In On the Finish Line
First photo: Ryan Mammen (30) of Woodbridge, VA said he went out slower and closed the race better, with a second place finish (15:54). He has recently rededicated himself to running, doing two daily workouts when his work schedule allows it.

Second photo: Thomas Jagodits (47) of Poolesville, MD, Sarah Barbpoulis (42), and Kimberly Price (35) of Potomac, MD, finished quickly, before 21:30 on the clock.

Third photo: Sometimes a helping hand from mom can get you to the finish line. 7-year-old Linnea and Maria Bouroncle (42) of Washington, DC completed the 5K.

Staying in Great Shape
First photo: Peter Caggiano (10) of Bethesda, MD was another boy wonder, finishing in 22:32.

Second photo: Meili Sohl (Madison t-shirt, 14) of Potomac, MD went the distance in 26:16.

Third photo: Sometimes less clothing is more comfortable for males. Meanwhile, the faster women (Laura Turner and Lindsay Goulet) are finishing at sub-6:00/mile pace.

Top Finishers

Place Num   Name                 S Age Hometown           Net Clock  Pace  
===== ===== ===================== = == ================== ===== =====  ===== 
Men
    1   571 Christopher Raabe     M 28 Washington DC      15:32 15:33   5:00 
    2   955 Ryan Mammen           M 30 Woodbridge VA      15:54 15:54   5:07 
    3  2551 Michael Wardian       M 33 Arlington VA             16:01   5:10 
    4  1040 Will Palmer           M 18 Bethesda MD        16:34 16:48   5:25 
    5   300 Sean Guy              M 19 Dover DE           16:53 16:54   5:27 
    6    43 Tarik Aougab          M 19 Potomac MD         17:03 17:04   5:30 
    7   660 Brandt Silver-Korn    M 15 Bethesda MD        17:07 17:07   5:31 
    8  2782 Luke Merkel           M 23                          17:32   5:39 
    9   758 Stephen Wheatley      M 26 Chevy Chase MD     17:52 17:53   5:46 
   10   984 Daniel Simonds        M 40 Poolesville MD     17:56 17:59   5:48 


Women
     1  1019 Vanessa Hunter        F 31 Arlington VA       17:21 17:21   5:35 
     2   994 Laura Turner          F 27 Washington DC      18:08 18:09   5:51 
     3   797 Lndsay Goulet         F 29 Arlington VA       18:19 18:19   5:54 
     4   578 Meghan Reilly         F 21 Potomac MD         18:45 18:46   6:03 
     5   428 Kathryn Lilley        F 21 Washington DC      18:42 18:50   6:04 
     6   586 Emily Richard         F 30 Washington DC      19:05 19:06   6:09 
     7   239 Cathleen Ford         F 21 Washington DC      19:02 19:09   6:10 
     8   796 Britton Stackhouse    F 27 Arlington VA       19:20 19:21   6:14 
     9  1103 Meg Letherby          F 33 Boulder CO               19:57   6:25 
    10   595 Ulrike Robinson       F 35 Darnestown MD      20:23 20:26   6:35 

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