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INSIDE: Callahan Breaks Down Conibear Stroke with
Johnson (1950) and Lang (2009)


Letter From Princeton by Megan Kalmoe
 

Action heroines are popular these days and we have our own. The latest, coolest, and fastest one on the international scene is our own Megan Kalmoe '06 who is training with the national team in Princeton. Megan graduated from St Croix Falls High School in St. Croix, Wisconsin, and came to Washington for the diversity, weather, education and rowing. With Latin as a favorite subject, one would expect a curious and independent intellect, but we were unprepared for the style, grace and honesty of her blog. Check it out at blog.megankalmoe.com. We caught up with Megan after her summer campaign in Europe (Henley, World Championships, World Cup) where she won World Cup gold in the double sculls and silver in the quad just three hours later. We asked her for some thoughts about competition at the very top of the sport. Here is her report.

Hello Husky Fans! I am honored to have a spot in this month's newsletter in order to reconnect with the Husky family. I've been working hard since my graduation in 2006 to make you all proud and represent the best of Washington Rowing in all that I do. This isn't the first article I've written for the Newsletter. My Husky byline debut came back in the summer of 2005 following my first National Team appearance in Amsterdam where I won gold in the Under-23 World Championship women's four. That article was about what it was like to win.

This article comes four years later, three of which I have spent training with the USA Women's Senior National Team group in Princeton, New Jersey - during which time I was named to the 2008 Olympic Team and 2009 National Team. While I wish I could say that this article was simply going to be a companion piece to the original writing I did back in 2005 and that I've done nothing but win since I left Conibear for Lake Carnegie, I've lost a great many more races than I've won - and the transformation from a collegiate true novice to an elite international competitor has been an amazing challenge.

When I moved to Princeton in 2006, I wasn't really sure what I was doing. I knew that coming out of the program at Washington I'd been given the skills and training that would make me competitive with the top athletes in the country. I pulled pretty good erg scores,

 

and I knew how to row a pair--two things that set me apart from a large number of my collegiate opponents. Then I got to Princeton and realized that I was not actually good at either of those things. My "fast" ergs placed me right at the bottom of the training group, and the other "novices" (as we were called by the coaches) and myself were not allowed to get in pairs with the experienced athletes because we were so far behind them technically and physiologically. I had a lot to learn in order to get on pace with the women in Princeton, so I got to work.

Work started with learning how to scull--so I got in the single. Learning to row the single is an ongoing challenge, but after three years my love-hate relationship with the boat has matured into a more refined, poetic madness than my early days of outright temper tantrums and screaming at no one or nothing in particular in the middle of the lake. But the beauty of the boat is that the learning curve is steep--and after just a few short weeks of training in the single I thought I was pretty slick and was entered in my first elite selection race: The 2006 Fall Speed Order.

I was excited and terrified at how much I had to prove, and how much the 7.5k race with a stake turn was going to hurt. I worried, and obsessed, and prepared, and planned and did everything I could to have the best possible piece when race day came. I set some goals for myself and then executed them. And then I crashed into a bridge. Needless to say, I didn't win the 2006 Speed Order. But following the bridge incident, much to my surprise, things started to get better. It took some time to regain what small shreds of confidence I had going into the race when I smashed them to smithereens against the Harrison Street Bridge, but change did start to come. Slowly. And then more quickly.

Since those early days in Princeton, I have dropped thirteen seconds off my 2k and forty five seconds off my 6k. I do my eighty minute steady state ergs at my Husky 10k pace. I lift more weight, run faster, and am leaner and more powerful and confident than I ever was as a collegiate athlete. These improvements to my fitness, technique and confidence kept me afloat during Olympic selection in Chula Vista in the spring of 2008, but despite improving, I struggled all winter to break out of the middle of the group. It wasn't until the last few days of selection that I was randomly dropped in to a double...

 

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...with my teammate, roommate and best friend-Ellen Tomek. It was a combination we hadn't yet tried within our group of about fourteen athletes, but the chemistry was instant. Our rowing styles and physiologies complemented each other, and the boat was moving. Fast. That's when things started to get interesting.

Since then, Ellen and I have gone on to win back to back NSR II titles; represent the US at the 2008 Olympic Games and the 2009 World Championships; race singles at Royal Henley; win the first ever W2X World Cup title for the USA; and continually push the standard of excellence in the USA women's sculling program.

When I first started rowing in 2002, I never envisioned myself as an elite athlete. The fact that I didn't even know who or what elite athletes were probably contributed to my lack of vision. In my mind the dedication, talent, and physical capacity of Olympic-calibre athletes were not things that I possessed, nor that I could hope to possess in my lifetime. There were athletes out there

 

who could do it, there had even been plenty of Huskies who had done it before me. But I was not an elite. I was just an unhappy, overweight sophomore walk on from Wisconsin. So would I say that I am an Accidental Olympian? There are days that it feels that way. There are days that in the middle of another 20k practice, or a max dead lift set, or a track workout at 6:00 mile pace that I look around and it occurs to me that I am training with the best athletes in the world. That I'm training with them, and that I'm leading them. It never fails to surprise me (in a good way), and these "wow" moments offer me the opportunity to reflect on who and what got me to where I am today.

I am so grateful that I fell in to the sport when and where I did seven years ago. Because even without elite aspirations, just growing up in a place that fosters the development of champions --even unlikely ones like myself-- prepared me for the challenges I have faced over the past three years in Princeton. And without a doubt, my Husky experience will continue to guide me through the challenges I will face in the next three years leading up to the London Games in 2012. I feel so fortunate to have accomplished what I have; to have met the many incredible and inspirational people I know; and most of all--no matter where I go--to call Conibear home. Thank you,Huskies both past and present,for supporting me and driving me every day to continue my pursuit of speed and excellence. I hope to see you in New Zealand in 2010!
 

Long Live the Dream,

Megan Kalmoe
Captain, Class of 2006

Head of the Charles
 

 

Ah, pair racing. It's fall, the leaves are turning, the students are back, and the cycle begins once more with Michael Callahan, Bob Ernst, Luke McGee, and Nicole Minett waiting at the doors of Conibear. They may greet their student-athletes with a hug or a fist bump but every young man and woman understands the question that hangs in the air: Who wanted it bad enough this summer to go to the Head of the Charles this fall?

The athletes self-select themselves for the boats based solely on time. So they take to the pairs to see who stayed in shape, and who remembered the lessons of the last racing season. On the men's side this year, Conlin McCabe, Anthony Jacob, Mathis Jessen, Tom Lehmann, Hans Struzyna, Max Lang, Maxwell Weaver, Ty Otto and Michelle Darby won seats on the traveling squad. On the women's side, Veronica Tamsitt, Kayleigh Mack, Kerry Simmonds, Erin Lauber, Jennifer Park, Hanne Trafnik, Rosanne DeBoef, Erika Shaw and Ariana Tanimoto won and made the trip to Cambridge. It was a homecoming of sorts for the two coxswains, Michelle and Ariana, as both hail from Massachusetts.

 

 

The Husky men's and women's teams finished second among the collegiate crews. The men finished third overall and the women fifth overall. It was a great show in spite of the snow and we send a special Seattle thanks to Charlie Clapp '81 and his team of East coast alumni for organizing this once again and putting together a great affair.
 

Yes, that's snow!
 

 


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What's Up With The Husky Women by Bob Ernst
 

 

 

After a less than spectacular performance at the NCAA Championships last spring things seem to be slowly turning the direction I would like to see them go.

 

Five Huskies rowed in the U-23 World Championships, four for Canada, Kira O'Sullivan'11, Rosie DeBoef '10, and Kim Kennedy '09 in the VIII. Additionally Erika Shaw '10 was in the pair. Adrienne Martelli won a silver medal in the U.S. VIII.

On the home front several Huskies participated in the Olympic development pair camp in Seattle. This program is a great opportunity for young athletes to acquire the small boat skills necessary to row on the international level. Kerry Simmonds and Heather Young were the dominant crew to come out of the camp.They proved their skills by winning gold in the senior pair event at the US Rowing Club Nationals in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Adrienne DeLeuw and Victoria Nenchev, from our "undefeated" 2009 novice VIII, also distinguished themselves by winning the Intermediate pair in Oak Ridge.

Top University crews have many athletes rowing all year round on a very high level. We must strive to recruit and train young women that aspire to be the best in the world if we intend to challenge for National Championships.

 

On Saturday the 21st of November the VBC hosted a brunch for alumni women. This is another great step. It is essential for the current athletes to be connected to their history. It was so nice to see so many familiar faces......to me anyway. Coach Jan, Sabina, Peg, Trudy, Bucko, Tami and Tracy (two women from the 1970's!) and many more who have all been a big part of bringing fame to Washington rowing!! I know that there were some "glitches" with the invitations and some didn't even hear about the event, but don't despair! We are working on our email list and this will not be the last chance to get together. Class Day is Saturday, March 27, 2010, and we encourage all former rowers and coxswains to attend so that they can reconnect with the program. Perhaps some of you would like to take a boat out and row prior to the regular Class Day races? The usual BBQ will follow the races - rain or shine!

We will also be celebrating 41 years (since the renaissance in 1969) of the women's crew at the University of Washington at this year's VBC banquet scheduled to be held on Friday, March 26. In addition, we will feature special "decade recognition" for the National Championship 1970 women's Lightweight Four - the first women's boat to win a National Title for the UW, and the 1980 National Championship Flyweight Four. If you have teammates and friends who pulled a Husky oar or steered a shell from 1969 through last year, round them up and come to the banquet. Now is the time to reconnect! Dr. Al Erickson is putting together another great event and it would be REALLY fun to have all the "sisters" there!!

FYI, I am having a wonderful time coaching the women again and would welcome a call or an e-mail to setup a ride in the launch so you can see how the team is progressing.

 



 


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Update
 

The race is on! Thanks to a special effort this summer, we broke from the line with a liquid quick start on our new three year contribution and pledge campaign.

As most of you know, this was the year when we looked forward to covering all scholarship costs and having extra funds to underwrite travel and food for the athletes at races. But then the perfect storm struck with the rowing equivalent of hitting the bridge, buoy, and dock at the same time. Dramatically lower income from our endowments, and stiff tuition and living expense hikes by the University changed everything.

The poWer3 Challenge was launched last summer to stabilize our financial affairs, and the cost of that stabilization will be $1 million. This three year power ten needs you at the oars. At midNovember we had received gifts and pledges for about a quarter of our goal from a handful of terrific alumni and friends. Now we need to hear from you. We strongly urge you to sign a three year pledge along with your 2009-2010 donation in order to simplify your giving. If you do so, the Tyee Club will bill you automatically in the manner you select for the final two years. Check out the form and select the best way for you to help us over this very real financial challenge.

 

Remember that every dollar raised will go towards already committed obligations for men's scholarships. This is real money due our world class athletes, not some delayable spending item. Our competition has been giving their athletes financial aid for years. You made the same possible at Washington and our Huskies came through as promised. With the sort of recruiting our coaches do and the sort of commitment and coaching they deliver, we've got the best program in North America.

Please respond in this difficult year with both a contribution and a pledge. Help maintain this new level of excellence by responding today. Use the form and address below to mail in your check.

If you have received this issue online and wish to make an online donation, click on this link http://secure.gifts.washington.edu/ uw_foundation/gift.asp?source_typ=5&source=BIGW

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Interested in coming to the shellhouse to watch practice? Call Michael at 206-543-5249 or Bob at 206-543-2136 for more information.

 

 


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Evolution of the Conibear Stroke by Michael Callahan
 
 

Rod Johnson, Captain 1950, stopped by the Conibear Shellhouse last winter and gave me a Life magazine article from June 20, 1949, that illustrated the "Conibear Stroke" and discussed the influence Washington had on the intercollegiate rowing world. While the article was interesting to me last winter, its connection to the current team became even more compelling when I revisited it this autumn. The Life article stated:

"Nine of the 12 colleges entered at Poughkeepsie this year have coaches who went to Washington, and who now use a modified version of the 'Conibear stroke', which was developed at Washington by the late great Hiram Conibear, the Knute Rockne of collegiate rowing ... The Conibear Stroke consists of a quick even drive with practically no layback. 'It's a lot easier to row sitting up than lying down,' Ulbrickson says. "

Rod and I discussed how his coach Al Ulbrickson taught the rowing stroke in his day. While it is a commonly held belief among our alumni that the stroke is much different today than it was 60 years ago, the photos in the Life article provide a visual illustration of how the Conibear stroke is still strikingly similar to the technique we use today.

"When the nation's best eight-oared crews line up on June 25 (1949) for the Intercollegiate Rowing Association's annual regatta at Poughkeepsie, N.Y., the defending champions from the University of Washington will again be the favorites. In five out of the past eight regattas Washington's Huskies have won the varsity championship. Last year, for the third time since 1936, Washington "swept the Hudson" by winning all three Poughkeepsie races varsity, junior varsity and freshman."

Sweeping the IRA regatta is an enormous accomplishment that demonstrates top-end speed, overall team depth and race day execution at the very highest level. In the many decades that the IRA regatta has taken place, a sweep has only occurred 15 times. Of those 15 times, the University of Washington is responsible for six of those incredible performances.

 

 

Our 2009 IRA performance was a great achievement but we are most proud of the fact that we have continued the tradition of excellence in oarsmanship at Washington.

I found this Life article particularly compelling because of the parallels between Rod's team and ours. 60 years ago we had just swept the IRA, 60 years ago we were rowing the Conibear stroke and 60 years ago our alumni watched eagerly as a new group of Huskies took to the water to defend our title and uphold our tradition of excellence. It was true then and it is true today. Our connection to our history is strong and it is built upon the same tenets as always: hard work, excellence of oarsmanship and the Conibear stroke.

In the next few pages I will compare the 1949 photos of Rod Johnson to the 2009 photos of current senior Max Lang. I will not suggest that one is better than the other. While equipment and technology have had an affect on the stroke, you will discover that the essence of the Conibear or "Washington Stroke" is the same.

Rod Johnson '50 (left) and Max Lang '09 (right)
 

 

"On Lake Washington, adjoining University campus, shells go through practice session. Stroke of crew in foreground is violating a fundamental rule (eyes in the boat) by looking at the coaches launch (background)" (LIFE)

 


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"Conibear stroke begins as Rod Johnson dips oar in the water. It must "catch" in vertical position; slanted, it will go deep and forward motion will be lost" (LIFE). Longer seat tracks in modern boats allow rowers to achieve greater leg compression instead of gaining length from lower back and shoulders.
Compared to today, the 1949 blade shape requires more skill to catch water. Modern oar shapes load somewhat faster.
"Blade is anchored and oar bends slightly as Johnson's back shows strain. Body angle is now set although he will slide back in shell 12 inches as his legs straighten out." (LIFE). Both oarsman are now in the strong position building power in the stroke. (Keep your eyes in the boat, Max!! Some things never change!!)
1949 oar materials were softer, with less blade surface area. Arms bend earlier to keep rower connected ("anchored") to the water. On modern blades, the shaft is stiffer and supports a larger blade surface area. Instead of earlier arm bend, Lang is using more body swing with straight arms to achieve the same connection.

 


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"Body angle is constant, without layback, a whirlpool marking the run of the boat as Johnson lifts blade from water (above) and recovers oar for next stroke (below)" (LIFE).
Johnson uses his shoulders to rebound into the next stroke. Both Johnson and Lang use hand speed out of bow to gain preparation for next stroke. In both cases, their heads lead their hips, helping them to keep connected to the boat through the footstretcher.
Johnson's and Lang's knees soften and start to bend. The recovery is the part of the stroke where the rower wants to let the boat work for him.
The rower prepares to take another stroke. Johnson's blade is closer to the water due to its symmetric shape. Lang's blade is further off the water to make room to square the asymmetrical hatchet blade.
 

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Drive Phase of the Stroke

The graph above describes the drive phase of the rowing stroke. This graph recorded the stroke of an elite rower. The Vertical (Y) axis is the force the rower applies to the oar in Newtons. The horizontal (X) axis is the length of stroke on how long (in centimeters) the rower keeps force on the oar. The area under the curve represents the total energy imparted to the oar by the rower. The larger the curve, the more powerful the stroke for the given boat speed. The smooth force curve shows that power is always going "out," meaning that useable power is always being produced. To produce maximum power, the rower needs to be both connected to the boat and the water, AND his stroke must be coordinated.

 

 

1. The force curve starts at (1) with the blade anchoring, or connecting, to the water. The "catch" is immediate.
2. Rower loads the oar and builds power in this part of the drive.
3. The rower passes through the maximum peak force of the drive
4 and 5. Past the force peak, the rower maintains his connection with the water. A rower who has good coordination and connection at the beginning of the stroke is better able to maintain his power towards the end of the stroke.
6. Oar releases the water. Rower is now in the recovery phase of the stroke cycle, which is represented on the graph on the next page.

 

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Observation of One Full Stroke
 

These sample curves illustrate another elite rower's stroke. The green line represents the oar angle at the oar lock through a full stroke cycle. We will follow the angle from release to catch, the recovery phase, since we have already discussed the drive phase of the stroke.

1. The rower's hands leave the finish position towards the stern of the boat.
2. The rower's arms fully extended, shoulders follow hands towards stern.
3. The rower's knees soften and start bending, body angle will soon be set for catch position.
4. The rower's knees rise and thighs approach chest, beginning to square the oar for the catch.
5. The rower's oar is completely square, rower is now matching oar blade speed with boat speed.
6. Rower allows oar to enter water with minimum splash and no check. This is an efficient hatchet oar catch.

 

 

These curves show the high level of skill and strength required to make the boat go fast. Equipment and technique must be closely matched for optimum boat speed. Throughout UW's rowing history coaches and student athletes have strived to optimize the complex interaction of equipment, training, and technique and our rowing history tells the story.

The Conibear stroke remains a key component of our technique, but some subtle changes have occurred. Differences in the recovery, catch and drive are mainly due to equipment changes and modern materials but the critical, accelerating connection to the water remains the same. Although today's rowing environment brings its own challenges, including the size of the program and cost per athlete, we still continue to apply Washington's core values and the genius of the Conibear Stroke everyday. And with it we strive to bring the very same effort, intensity, and success that were the hallmark of the teams represented by Rod Johnson and his teammates sixty years ago.


 
It is with sadness that we announce that Rod Johnson passed away on December 20th, 2009, while this issue of our newsletter went to press. Rod was a dedicated oarsman and a dedicated Husky, and the entire Husky Rowing Family will miss him, as we extend our condolences to his family and teammates. More about Rod and the legacy left by the '48 - '50 teams can be found here - www.huskycrew.org.

 
All quotations and 1949 photos are credited to LIFE Magazine. Photo design courtesy of Ursula Grobler James, graphic designer and winner of the 2009 Head of the Charles Championship Singles.

 
If you received this issue online and would like a print version, send your address to Katie Gardner at kgardner@u.washington.edu. You will receive a copy of this and all future issues in the mail.
 



 


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Can I Take a Husky to Dinner? by Kyle Pifer
 

Kyle is the Athletic Department's Director of Compliance

Every year our fans and supporters struggle with questions about interactions with prospective and current student-athletes and NCAA rules. The questions they raise are appreciated because even the most inadvertent and well-intentioned activity on your part could violate NCAA rules and jeopardize athletic eligibility.

You know that the women's team is an NCAA sport and the men's team is not, but both teams adhere to all NCAA and Pac-10 rules. Here are a few rules that may be especially relevant, but remember to always ask before you act.

Boosters may:
 

Have unavoidable contact with prospects provided: (a) is not prearranged by the booster; (b) does not occur at the prospect's school, site of competition or practice involving the prospect or his/her team; (c) is not made for the purpose of recruitment; and (d) is incidental and involves only normal civility.

Provide an occasional meal for current student-athletes, but not prospects (please contact the Compliance Office for more information).

Employ current student-athletes, provided the student-athlete is compensated only for work actually performed at the going rate in that locale for similar services, and is not hired based on publicity, reputation, or fame obtained due to athletics ability.

 

 

Continue pre-established friendships with prospects, their parents and relatives, provided that the contact with these individuals is not arranged by the UW athletic department, nor is the contact an attempt to recruit the prospect.

Boosters may not:

Telephone, write or make in-person contact with a prospect (or a member of the prospect's family) for the purpose of recruitment

Offer or induce prospective student-athletes (whether directly or indirectly) with financial aid or other benefits (i.e. transportation, event tickets, clothing, summer camp fees, etc.), or the prospect's relatives, friends, or coaches unless the NCAA determines the same benefit is generally available to the University's prospective students or their relatives and friends.

Provide extra benefits (i.e. transportation, event tickets, clothing, etc.) to an enrolled student-athlete (even after eligibility has been exhausted) or the student- athlete's relatives/friends unless such benefits are generally available to all UW students and their relatives and friends.

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Current student-athletes are permitted to be involved with promotional activities for UW, charitable and educational organizations (excluding high schools). If there is an event that wishes to use the name, image or appearance of a student-athlete, the activity must be approved by the compliance office.

If you have questions regarding this or any other compliance related issue, feel free to contact the compliance office directly at pifer@uw.edu or
206-543-6468.


 

Head of the Lake
 

This year the weather cooperated and the Head of the Lake showed fans and athletes alike what a great race and great course it is. Washington's men and women dominated the packed field but the race experience was real, and it gave our athletes a chance for great fall competition.

When Bob Ernst was asked by the athletic department's gohuskies.com writer for a quote, Bob said: "It's a race. Everyone gets to row. We had a great day for it. Mission accomplished." Sounds like him, doesn't it? He's a happy coach with a shellhouse full of athletes ready to race.

 

The same reporter quoted Michael Callahan as saying: "I could tell there was some real snap to the teams. We wanted to show what we could do."

The Lake Washington Rowing Club put on a great event. Staging a regatta is a difficult, time consuming effort that chews up hundreds of volunteer hours so we thank them and congratulate them.

The race results are available our companion website
www.huskycrew.org.


 

 



 


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Special News, Special People
 

 

NATIONAL CHAMPION RECOGNITION

The four Husky National Championship men's teams were honored at half time at the Arizona-Washington football game in October. The tape of the varsity finish was shown on the jumbo screen and the crowd went wild watching the Huskies overtake California to win the race.
 

 


 

GOLF PROCEEDS

The McLean family, sponsors of the annual Dave McLean Golf Tournament, delivered a check for $14,800 to the coaches. Curt Wright, a good friend and principal tournament volunteer (and former Husky baseball coach), joined the celebration.

 

In addition to the check, the coaches received a gift from Zach and Skyler McLean - $110 in bills and coins that they earned last summer from their lemonade stand. They've given new meaning to the concept of giving to the program early and often.

 

HUSKY CAREER NETWORK

Elliott Silvers, Executive Director of the Big W Club has inaugurated a program that we encourage you to explore. The Husky Career Network was just recently established to connect current Husky student-athletes with former student-athletes for informational interviews, career mentoring, job search tips and networking referrals. This is a chance for you to give back to the rowing program in another meaningful way. For more information and to sign up, go to www.UWalum.com/BigW or contact Elliott by phone on 206 685-1159.

 

 

 

ELGIN BAYLOR AT 101

On November 19, Michael Callahan, Bob Ernst and four Huskies attended a 101 Club lunch to hear Seattle University and NBA basketball legend, Elgin Baylor, speak. Our guys in the photo, from left to right, are '08-'09 varsity stroke Will Crothers, '08-'09 Captain Rob Gibson, both members of last season's national championship varsity eight, and current sophomores Rob Munn and Conlin McCabe. Munn and McCabe rowed in last year's national championship freshmen eight.

 

TURKEY TROT - 2009

Nearly 150 runners showed up for the annual Turkey Trot on November 20th, some in great costumes, and all were welcomed by perfect running weather. Reports from the scene indicate that everyone, costumed and not, finished the race ... eventually.

 

The story lay with the winners. Crossing the line first among the women student-athletes, for the fourth year in a row, was Adrienne Martelli. The men's top finisher was freshman, Bedomme Allen. Dave van Bolt '08 won the Overall and Men's Alumni titles and he was joined in victory by Women's Alumni winner Denni Nessler '97, who had returned recently from a trip East to run the New York Marathon. Coxswain winners were Devin Erickson and Sam Ojserkis and coaches winners were Steve Full '07 a freshman volunteer coach this year, and Kim Kennedy '08, a novice volunteer coach. And finally, the Tuna Class race was won by Tom Lehmann and three time winner (and counting) Kerry Simmonds.

 



 


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