Earlier this month the second annual \u201cRun for our Youth\u201d was held to benefit the Tyrone track and field and cross country programs.
\nEvents for the day included a 10K run, 5K run\/walk, \u201cRun for the Gold\u201d youth one mile race and a kids\u2019 .25 Mile Run (400 meters) and lollipop fun run.
\nRaces were divided into age categories as well as male and female divisions.
\nThe start and finish was located at the Tyrone Area High School.
\nThe \u201cRun for the Gold\u201d youth one mile race commemorates \u201cEmily Ingle Day\u201d. Emily is the only female athlete from Tyrone to win a gold medal at the state level in any sport. This race was for youth under 18 years of age. It was a one mile run, or four laps around the track.
\nIn the 5K run, the overall female winner was Andi Wall (20-29) of State College with a time of 20:28. The overall male winner was Richard Stever (15-19) of Tyrone with a time of 18:08.
\nAwards were also given to the top finishers in seven different age categories, 14 and under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59 and 60 plus.
\nOn the female side, Alyssa Brisbin of Tyrone finished first in the 14 and under age group with a time of 28:32. Other top finishers for their age group included: Christina Daugherty (15-19), Tyrone, 28:24; Molly Ritter (20-29), State College, 20:47; Kristen Hawley (30-39), Watervliet, NY, 25:17; Christine Borst (40-49), Petersburg, 25:24; Joyce Zolten (50-59), Warriors Mark, 38:26. There were no competitors in the 60 plus age group.
\nFor the men, Devon Wiser of Warriors Mark finished with a time of 22:07, the best in the 14 and under age group. The other top male finishers were: Joseph Shuster (15-19), Tyrone, 25:49; Robby Okonak (20-29), Tyrone, 21:50; Tracy Vipond (30-39), Tyrone, 20:55; Dan Ingle (40-49), Tyrone, 23:19; William Maguire (50-59), Gallitzin, 25:50 and Bill Harshman (60+), Tyrone, 28:45.
\nIn the 10K run, the overall female winner, with a time of 45:55, was Annie Brewer (30-39) of Port Matilda. On the men\u2019s side, the top finisher was Doug Hoover (30-39) of Williamsburg with a time of 41:07.
\nOther 10K winners in their age groups included: Ellice Steidle (20-29) of Huntingdon, 49:57; Amy Prokop (30-39) of Huntingdon, 49:01; Amy Brisbin (40-49) of Tyrone, 59:01; Doug Perry (30-39) of State College, 45:39 and Matt Smith (40-49) of State College, 44:22.
\nFollowing the 5 and 10K races, the children\u2019s events were well attended and organizers were excited as the purpose is to try to introduce kids to running, exercise and healthy lifestyles at an earlier age. And, hopefully some will carry that onto high school and the track and cross country programs.
\nOrganizers would like to thank everyone who participated and those everyone who helped make this a successful event, including the sponsors.
\nThis year\u2019s race sponsors include: Spring Ridge Club; Molly\u2019s Manicures and More; Drayer Physical Therapy Institute; G&R Excavating and Demolition; The Printers; Natural Gains; The Shoe Box; Albemarle; Sammy\u2019s Smoke House BBQ; American Eagle Paper\u00a0 Mills; Marianna\u2019s Fundraisers; Endurance Athletics; Ray Burial Vault Company; Northern Blair County Rec Center; The Family Clothesline; Wertz Landscaping, Inc.; Reliance Bank; DeHaas Building, Inc.; New Balance; Bull Pen; Kelly C. Wike; Steve Seltzer Honda; Ferguson Pest Conrol; Mayes Memorials; Healthy Alternatives; Galen and Karen Gilliland and Connie L. Espy.
\nAlso, Scents of Life; Sheetz; Subway; Gardner\u2019s Candy; Burger King; Logan Beverage; Silver Screen Video and Martin Foods.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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