Tamalpa Challenge

Nov 10, 2009 // by Ken Burgess // Results // No Comments

Tamalpa presented quite the challenge – our team numbers were diminished but spirits were high….and the clouds were low – like right on top of us. Still, USCG fielded it’s first ever masters competitor as Captain Steve “I am the fastest of my peers by far” Finton took to the trail in a classic CG jersey – he can still rock it. Also joining the pack was first timer LCDR Jason Beatty of the TRACEN Petaluma contingent (as you may recall – Petaluma ferocity at The Relay planted the seeds for our team – Sailors with a Running Problem, and then the club and XC program).

Team at Tamalpa

Place First Last Time (4.25mi)
51       Steve Finton    27:38
18 Kenneth Burgess 22:35
45    Matthew Eyler     24:17
51    Charlie Epperson 25:06
53     Jason Beatty            25:34

A great run by all, including the recovering Charlie Epperson who came out against the best wishes of his physical therapist.

Following the race, since the USCG didn’t field a full team, the chase pack caught up and Empire is now tied with USCG for fifth heading into the championships!