Photo above: Runners begin the 10K Chase minutes after a sudden downpour.

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See Page Two of the photo gallery for the Turkey Chase 10K.

On Old Georgetown Road, Leaders in a Community Race Have Been Established
Photos Below:

First photo: Christopher Raabe, age 26 of Bethesda, MD, won by more than a minute (32:37) and for the third straight year.

Second photo: Matt Hanlon, age 21 of Silver Spring, MD, also had a well-established hold on the second spot (33:41).

Third photo: Sharon Donovan, age 30 of Washington, DC, cruised comfortably in first place with a time of 39:08.

Top Finishers in the BCC Turkey Chase 10K

Top Ten Men:
    1 Christopher Raabe     26 No. Bethesda MD    32:37  
    2 Matt Hanlon           21 Silver Spring MD   33:41  
    3 Michael Shapiro       22 Silver Spring MD   34:56  
    4 Benjamin Hildebrand   23 West Hartford CT   35:17  
    5 Christopher Hamley    40 Silver Spring MD   35:22  
    6 Matias Palavecino     23 Montgomery Vill MD 35:43  
    7 Jean-Christ Arcaz     43 Rockville MD       35:55  
    8 Christopher Sabatini  40 Washington DC      36:18  
    9 Antonio Molina        23 Boulder CO         36:20  
   10 Nathaniel Mcvey-Finne 36 Silver Spring MD   36:22  



Top Ten Women:
    1 Sharon Donovan        30 Washington DC      39:08  
    2 Lindsay Erickson      18 Silver Spring MD   39:54  
    3 Katie Filipczyk       29 Chevy Chase MD     40:06  
    4 Jessie Sackett        25 Arlington VA       40:55  
    5 Katharine Laco        16 Potomac MD         41:50  
    6 Maria Kozloski        39 Washington DC      41:52  
    7 Nina Kamp             24 Washington DC      42:24  
    8 Emily Turner          23 Washington DC      43:05  
    9 Emily Munoz           26 Sanford NC         43:20  
   10 Jen Purgason          27 New Market MD      43:34  

Where Do We Go From Here: Keep Smiling and Enjoy the Company of Thousands on the Run
These runners didn't allow rain to chase them away from participation.

Photos below:

First photo: 18-year-old Lindsay Erickson of Silver Spring, MD finished second with an outstanding time of 39:54. Running next to her is Kevin Graves, age 21 of Silver Spring, MD.

Second photo: Jessie Sackett, age 25 of Arlington, VA, placed fourth in 40:55.

Third photo: Incredibly cheerful turkey chaser Tyler Walker, age 11 of Potomac, MD, shows spirit and an ability to handle a long run. Much longer than the usual sixth grade 600 meter dash.

People with Good Hearts
An active lifestyle reduces the risk of heart disease and running is accessible to many people.

Photos below:

First photo: 14-year-old Debbie Isen of Bethesda, MD, produced a great run with her time of 45:35 for 22nd place.

Second photo: David Bodine (#3113, left), age 50 of Washington, DC, ran 8:00/mile pace to finish in 49:33.

Third photo: Robert Guise (#454, left in blue), age 26 of Bethesda, MD, finished in 47:43 and Scott Winston (#2391, far right), age 51 of Bethesda, MD ran to the finish in 45:38.

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