11-19-05 JFK 50 MILER
Hagerstown, Maryland

Two Tamalpans, WIM VAN DAM and JANET BODLE run the oldest and one of the largest ultras in the country. It's run partly on the Appaplachian Trail and roads and boasted 951 finishers in 2005. Temperatures started at about 30 degrees and climbed to a brisk 40 degrees, but the day was clear making for good conditions (this race has been run in some awful weather).

I talked with WIM VAN DAM (42)about this year's race back East and he was pleased to announce that he had knocked off over one hour from the last time he ran it to take 41st overall, 9th/235 in his division with a 7:43:11 (9;14 pace).

Also from Marin and running well, was JANET BODLE (57) who placed 504 overall and 2/22 in her division with a 10:10:46 (12:47 pace).

The top man and woman were:
1. HOWARD NUPPERT(40) of VA in 5:51:28 (7:01 pace)
7th. ANNE LUNDBLAD (39) of NC in 6:29:42 (7:46 pace)
www.jfk50.org for complete results and info.
Congrats to Wim and Janet for placing so high in this renowned 50 miler!  ¶ 9:46 PM