Wheeling, WV --

Sean Flanagan, who won the 2006 edition of Auggie’s 5K Run & Walk by fifty seconds, prevailed in the tenth edition of the race, but it wasn’t as easy this time. The Valley Grove resident won the out-and-back course on the Warwood section of The Wheeling Heritage Trail in 17:32, a mere eight seconds ahead of Sisterville’s Scott Clegg. Ed Tullius, last year’s winner, also challenged, finishing third (17:46).

Flanagan, who suffered a stress fracture late in 2006 that caused him to miss virtually all of the 2007 racing season, said, “I’m finally rounding into form.” He noted that he bumped up his training this summer, running fifty-five to sixty-mile weeks. He has targeted the 2009 Ogden 20K Classic and The Parkersburg ½ Marathon as goal races.

Heather Wayt, Wheeling Central’s boys and girls cross-country coach, reprised last year’s victory with a time of 19:45. Michelle Feathers (21:36) and Diane Basich (22:04) took second and third respectively.

Wayt said, “The conditions were great,” but she admitted, “I went out very fast,” which forced her to run more conservatively thereafter. “I struggled a little the last mile,” she said, but she was able to summon a kick to the finish line on Viking Drive at Warwood Middle School. She expects to run a marathon when her children are older, but for now she’s content to run local 5Ks.

Mouse Yoker won the 5K walk in 30:17, nineteen seconds ahead of Jim Matysiak. Jeffrey Smith took third in 31:33.

Amber Olnick grabbed first place honors among female walkers with a time of 33:42. Annette Vingia (34:14) and Jodie Hohman (34.54) placed second and third respectively.

More than two-hundred ran or walked in the race, which benefits the programming of the Ohio County Society For The Prevention of Cruelty To Animals.

RACE RESULTS

Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.

TOP 3 OVERALL MALE RUNNERS TOP 3 OVERALL FEMALE RUNNERS

1) Sean Flanagan 17:32 1) Heather Wayt 19:45

2) Scott Clegg 17:40 2) Michelle Feathers 21:36

3) Ed Tullius 17:46 3) Diane Basich 22:04

MALE RUNNERS 14 & YOUNGER FEMALE RUNNERS 15-19

1) Kodiac Garcia 20:33 1) Molly Kurtz 23:19

2) Andrew Deaton 21:54 2) Margaret Schreck 27:49

3) David McFadden 26:44

MALE RUNNERS 15-19 FEMALE RUNNERS 20-24

1) Hunter Amkrom 18:41 1) Danielle Wilson 24:52

2) Alex Weaver 19:12 2) Crystal Huffman 29:45

3) Christopher Howard 20:34

MALE RUNNERS 20-24 FEMALE RUNNERS 25-29

1) Chris Stephens 20:35 1) Bethany Schunn 22:26

2) Valerie Smith 24:05

MALE RUNNERS 25-29 FEMALE RUNNERS 30-34

1) Mitch Tranovich 18:16 1) Melissa Dodd 26:31

2) Michael Jebbia 20:10 2) Mayreen Lally 33:34

MALE RUNNERS 30-34 FEMALE RUNNERS 35-39

1) Dave Schupbach 21:42 1) Angelica Amaya 26:50

2) Matthew Colflesh 22:48 2) Anne Marie Potts 27:51

3) Steve Kirchner 34:53

MALE RUNNERS 35-39 FEMALE RUNNERS 40-44

1) William Ihlenfeld 18:38 1) Beth Brill 27:07

2) Dan Daum 19:10

3) Michael Lally 20:33

MALE RUNNERS 40-44 FEMALE RUNNERS 45-49

1) Dan Dankovich 22:24 1) Lindy McCartney 25:12

2) Bill Deaton 22:44 2) Dana Hess 26:10

3) Michael Wayt 25:54 3) Tina Phillips 26:41

MALE RUNNERS 45-49 FEMALE RUNNERS 50-54

1) Charlie Weaver 18:25 1) Nancy Myers 26:55

2) Wayne McCracken 18:57 2) Paula Grear 35:25

3) Mike Hollowniczky 19:38 3) Connie Hoge 41:21

MALE RUNNERS 50-54 FEMALE RUNNERS 55-59

1) Stephen Clark 21:19 1) Deb Bogden 27:59

2) Bruce Harris 21:50 2) Miriam Deinhardt 28:09

3) Michael Amico 22:10

MALE RUNNERS 55-59 FEMALE RUNNERS 60-69

1) Allan Olexa 21:15 1) Bonnie Detling 25:57

2) Alan Schreck 21:48

3) Joe Allen 21:57

MALE RUNNERS 60-69 FEMALE WARWOOD 6^TH GRADE

1) Tom Young 25:19 1) Sydnie Stewart 28:15

2) Tom Beatty 28:17

MALE RUNNERS 70-99 FEMALE WARWOOD 7^TH GRADE

1) Gordon Downie 25:50 1) Caitlin Reasbeck 37:33

MALE WARWOOD 6^TH GRADE FEMALE WARWOOD 8^TH GRADE

1) Robbie Myers 24:59 1) Audrey Biega 28:36

MALE WARWOOD 7^TH GRADE

1) Eric Kapske 25:57

TOP 3 OVERALL MALE WALKERS TOP 3 OVERALL FEMALE WALKERS

1) Mouse Yoker 30:17 1) Amber Olnick 33:42

2) Jim Matysiak 30:36 2) Annette Vingia 34:14

3) Jeffrey Smith 31:33 3) Jodie Hohman 34:54

MALE WALKERS 19 & YOUNGER FEMALE WALKERS 19 & YOUNGER

1) Jacob Klettner 42:41 1) Josie Goodwin 42:15

2) Brooke Hennen 50:27

MALE WALKERS 30-39 FEMALE WALKERS 20-29

1) Chris Crossley 41:58 1) Miranda Jochum 36:52

2) Michael Mistovich 48:17 2) Bobbie Lynn Dumm 40:43

MALE WALKERS 40-49 FEMALE WALKERS 30-39

1) Dave Wilkinson 34:51 1) Beth Shephard 38:15

2) Greg Woodfin 36:04 2) Shannon Kleeh 40:44

3) Valerie Crossley 41:35

MALE WALKERS 50-59 FEMALE WALKERS 40-49

1) Jerry Goodwin 32:09 1) Kimberly Carte 38:35

2) David Workman 33:02 2) Laurie Strope 42:12

3) Ron Sacco 36:21 3) Jodie Stewart 44:02

MALE WALKERS 60-69 FEMALE WALKERS 50-59

1) Don Zalenski 34:24 1) Christine Sacco 36:19

2) Drew Brown 35:09 2) Brenda Stewart 37:45

3) Jim Farrell 41:36 3) Debbie Clark 38:29

MALE WALKERS 70 & OLDER FEMALE WALKERS 60-69

Les Douglas 37:35 1) Su Cha Vojvodich 40:14

2) Gloria Wheeler 42:35

3) Sarah Kleeh 47:18

MALE WARWOOD 6^TH GRADE FEMALE WALKERS 70 & OLDER

1) Derrick Pavlic 45:08 1) Suzie Keefer 37:49