The results are in for the 2009 SA Rock’n’Roll ½ marathon. The MacArthur Class of 1970 was well represented (see times below & link for complete results). Bill Hammann’s wife & daughter, Sally & Ashley, beat us all followed by Kay, Dolores & Whitey. Sheila & I thought that we brought up the rear but Ray & Marcie Ince were in hot pursuit. Congratulations to all who participated. I was disappointed that I didn’t reach my goal of 3:20 for the 13.1 mile event. I would have done better but I had a wardrobe malfunction. Not as interesting as Janet Jackson’s but more troubling. The string on my shorts broke so I had to complete the second half of the race holding them up so that they didn’t wind up around my ankles & create a distraction. Kay & Dolores even helped me with safety pins that helped for a while but just weren’t heavy duty enough. Kay suggested that I use the strap from my number bibb to do the job & it did but too late to help me maintain my competitive edge!

Congratulations to all who participated! It looks like it was a great day to be out there. Keep up the good work. The Mac Class of '69 salutes you.

We took the show on the road and the results are in for the 2009 Las Vegas Rock’n’Roll ½ marathon. The MacArthur Class of 1970 was well represented (see times below). The Class of 69 had a participant again as well with Mr. Lasswell! The Hammann women, Sally & Ashley, again led the pack followed by Whitey & Dolores. I came in next followed close behind by Sheila & Wayne. (Sheila & Wayne actually finished the course ahead of me but I started in a corral behind them). Kay was on the injured reserve list this time after her recent hand surgery. Bill & Kay had assistance in cheering the group this time as Kathy & Shellie came along. I am pleased to report that Dolores & Whitey and Sheila & Wayne renewed their wedding vows on the race course.

Next stop 02/28/10 - New Orleans Rock’n’Roll ½ marathon. Join us if you dare!

It is half marathon time in New Orleans and the the MacPac is at it again. The race is over & we are heading home in a little while. The MacPac has fared well once again. In the under 30 category, Ashley Hammann (daughter of Bill & Sally who wimped out & stayed home) lead the pack. In the “Senior” division, Dolores was first followed by Whitey, then Wayne & Sheila with Kay & Butch bringing up the rear. (For complete results, click on the link below.) A good time was had by all. Next stop, Chicago in August!

New Orleans Results

The MacPac has done it again. Sunday was half marathon time in Chicago and we fared well. (see results below) I had the pleasure of running part of the race with Al Roker from NBC’s Today Show. A good time was had by all. Next stop, San Antonio in November!

Kay Gerfers              3:04:14

Whitey Lasswell        3:14:04

Dolores Lasswell          3:18:24

Butch Gerfers           3:24:44

Sheila Moore            3:27:11

Wayne Moore           3:32:47

Butch