USATF National Cross-Country Championships

Orlando, Florida
December 6, 1998
Men's 10K results
Women's 6K results
Masters's 10K results

This race was the club's first appearance on the national scene in years. The men's team finished in 19th place thanks to great performances by Ethan Crain (89th place), Jesse Darley (93), Deon Barrett (120), Mark Reeder (150), John Blouin (155), Ben Nephew (161), and Jim Pawlicki (177). The women's team also put in great runs by Livvy Williams (74th place) and Tracey Timmins (84), but did not have enough members to appear in the official team standings. Coach Tom Derderian even ran in the master's race. It was a hot and humid day, but the excitement was so high after the race that the club vowed to send an even stronger team to the next national championship in Los Angeles, certain to be another hot and humid location for a race.

1998 National Cross-Country Championships

The club and the club membership contributed donations to help defray some of the team's travel expenses, and here coach Tom Derderian (left) accepts the club's contribution from club president Gary Snyder (right), as Gary wishes the team good luck at the end of the last practice before the championship meet. (Photo by Jim O'Brien.)

Standing left to right, team members are Tracey Timmins (229), Deon Barrett (96), Jim Pawlicki, Jesse Darley (99), Ben Nephew (100), Mark Reeder (102), John Blouin, Livvy Williams (230), and Ethan Crain (98). Not pictured is Coach Tom Derderian who ran for the club in the master's race. (Photo by Tom Derderian; large copy.)

Tracey Timmins (229) hurdles over an obstacle on the course ... (Photo by Tom Derderian.)

... and runs with the pack during the women's 6K race. Tracey joined the club at the end of the summer and immediately took her place as one of the top runners on the women's team. (Photo by Tom Derderian.)

Livvy Williams (230) has been one of the club's strongest runners, and she did a great job at this national contest. (Photo by Tom Derderian.)

The men's team hanging out at the starting line before the race: Ethan Crain (98), Jesse Darley (99), Ben Nephew (100), Mark Reeder (102), Deon Barrett (96), and John Blouin, with Jim Pawlicki leaning forward in the background behind John. (Photo by Tom Derderian.)

Mathematician Mark Reeder (102) rounds a corner during the men's 10K race. (Photo by Tom Derderian.)

Jesse Darley (99) and Ethan Crain (98) pushed each other during the regional championship and again at the national championship. (Photo by Tom Derderian.)

Ben Nephew (100) rounds a corner at high speed. (Photo by Tom Derderian.)

Livvy Williams (230) and the rest of the team pack up to go home.

Another GBTC job well done.
Thanks, team.
(Photo by Tom Derderian.)

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