SYOSSET, NY – The XTERRA Long Island Trail Run Series crowned its first set of winners earlier this monrth in Syosset.
Chris Bauer and Kristin Budden were able to navigate around the icy, snow-covered trails as they blew past the competition in the 3.45-mile race around Stillwell Woods Park.
Despite the mix of mud, snow, ice, rocks and hills, 22-year old Bauer was able to trudge his way across the finish line with the day’s record of 21 minutes, 56 seconds. Just 17 seconds later, David Borg of Farmingdale claimed second place.
Freezing temperatures didn’t stop Kristin Budden from an overwhelming women’s victory clocking a 26:55, more than 2 minutes ahead of runner-up Deb Breathe.
Originally the XTERRA Stillwell Trail Run was scheduled to run five miles, but due to tough terrain and uncooperative weather conditions, the course was cut short for safety issues.
As the inaugural race in the 2010 XTERRA Long Island Trail Run Series, this was the initial of four races and the first opportunity for Long Islanders to earn the coveted XTERRA series points.
Those finishing the season with the highest scores will be crowned XTERRA Regional Champions and win free entry into the XTERRA Trail Running National Championship on Sunday, September 18, 2010, in Bend, Ore. The top three overall male and female champions in the XTERRA Long Island Series will also be awarded part of the $1200 prize purse.
For more information about the XTERRA Trail Run Series, visit www.xterratrailrun.com
Complete race results are attached and more information can be found online at www.xterratrailrun.com
Despite the mix of mud, snow, ice, rocks and hills, 22-year old Bauer was able to trudge his way across the finish line with the day’s record of 21 minutes, 56 seconds. Just 17 seconds later, David Borg of Farmingdale claimed second place.
Freezing temperatures didn’t stop Kristin Budden from an overwhelming women’s victory clocking a 26:55, more than 2 minutes ahead of runner-up Deb Breathe.
Originally the XTERRA Stillwell Trail Run was scheduled to run five miles, but due to tough terrain and uncooperative weather conditions, the course was cut short for safety issues.
As the inaugural race in the 2010 XTERRA Long Island Trail Run Series, this was the initial of four races and the first opportunity for Long Islanders to earn the coveted XTERRA series points.
Those finishing the season with the highest scores will be crowned XTERRA Regional Champions and win free entry into the XTERRA Trail Running National Championship on Sunday, September 18, 2010, in Bend, Ore. The top three overall male and female champions in the XTERRA Long Island Series will also be awarded part of the $1200 prize purse.
For more information about the XTERRA Trail Run Series, visit www.xterratrailrun.com
Complete race results are attached and more information can be found online at www.xterratrailrun.com