Taking Advantage of 3 weekend races historically poorly represented by NYSEF's finest, HURT was out in full force this past weekend at Saratoga Biathlon Club and Winona Forest. Aaron, the ever savvy race veteran understood that the allure of a Junior Olympic spot would bring many to Rochester and open up some key points in the 10K Shen Classic Race, the Mini Marathon and the WFRA try it. The recent January warming trend had the director pacing about the nights before the race but with his bags packed full of Klister and water-wings he lead his boys to some very impressive results.
The Saturday Classic Klister-fest saw big performances by Austin Huneck and Brian Halligan who went 1-2 in the J2 boys race with The Director himself giving a fine display of classic striding and powerful double pole to the back half of the field. After the race he was quoted as saying "I am on the lookout for future talent...sometimes you get the best view as these guys go zipping by." Hopefully I can get some big deals done in the future."
Ever a man of his word, the director was able to lock up the up and coming talent of Bennett Timmerman for the remainder of the season. With the added push of Huneck, Halligan and Luban keep your eyes on this guy.
The story of the day was the rare sighting of the REAL wielder of HURT's power....the queen bee...the final say....the woman who really calls the shots (and designates bed time) GINA HUNECK made her 2009-10 NYSSRA debut with a strong finish in the Masters Women's race.
IN the Open Men's throw down 4 of the top 5 slots went to the HURT juggernaut. Taking advantage of starting along side each other Kvam and Yarsevich battled back and forth over the rolling 10K course. It was a late move on the final climb that gave Yarsevich the 2nd place finish over a charging Kvam. The .01 second gap between the two demonstrates just how nip and tuck the race really was. Kvam after the race: "I was clipping his heels the whole race...taking advantage of fast skis and a strong double pole paired against his superior striding and gritty determination...it was a classic battle for sure. Had I spent a little more time stretching and less time smoothing my klister pocket I probably could have out lunged him. I'll have another go at it next weekend in LP."
Closely behind Kvam came Diehl, MDH, T.Huneck, Tetlow, Burt, M. Torniainen and Rene Clark. It was a solid day for all involved.
Sunday saw many HURT members return for the Sacandaga Mini Marathon. With Kvam on the bench, Heidi and Bob Underwood led the way followed closely by MDH, Yarsevich, M. Torniainen, Tetlow, Farry, South, T. Huneck, Burt and Clarke. Unfortunately, the team tactics of HURT fell short of breaking the impressive streak of 5 straight Mini Marathon victories by Peru's Mike Wynn.
On the Western Flank it was up to Ed Luban to attack early and often in the WFRA try-it and he did so with a solid age group win. Stay tuned in for next weeks update, video and recap as HURT journeys into the heart of NYSEF country for a Saturday Sunday double.
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