2006 Ogden Race Tab
29-Year-Old Isaac Arusei Wins 20K Run
Sunday, May 28, 2006
More than 660 people finished the Ogden Newspapers 20K Classic Run Saturday, and 29-year-old Kenyan Isaac Arusei knew almost none of them. Because of that, he figured the best way for him to run was all by himself. So he did, especially at the end.
Russia’s Lyubov Denisova Takes Female Title
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Lyubov Denisova made her first trip to Wheeling a memorable one. The diminutive 34-year-old overtook 2004 champion Naomi Wangui during the latter stages and then pulled away to capture the Women’s Open Division crown Saturday at the sun-splashed 30th annual Ogden Newspapers 20K Classic with a time of 1:12:52.
20K Walk Winner Sets New Mark
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Almost everyone has hopped in a car and driven 12 miles to the next destination. Fifteen minutes later and you’ve arrived. But hardly anyone can say they have walked 12.4 miles in an hour and 35 minutes.
Ngatia Wins Masters Title
Sunday, May 28, 2006
When most observers of the Ogden Newspapers 20K Race saw Sam Ngatia cross the finish line, they merely saw the seventh finisher crossing the line with a time of 1:11:45.
Gina McGee Wins Womens’ Masters Crown
Sunday, May 28, 2006
After running in the Boston Marathon on April 17, Gina McGee wasn’t sure she would be able to physically and mentally prepare herself for Saturday’s Ogden Newspapers 20K Classic Saturday.
5K Walkers Power It Through to the End
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Although they were taking their first steps in a Wheeling race, two Ohio competitors “walked” away with titles in the Ogden 5K Walk.
Husband and Wife Claim 5K Run Titles
Sunday, May 28, 2006
The finish of Saturday’s Ogden Newspapers 5K Run for Your Health was a family affair with a Pennsylvania husband-wife pairing claiming the men’s and women’s crowns.
Meet the New Members of the 20K Classic’s Hall of Fame
Sunday, May 28, 2006
The highlight of the awards banquet for Saturday’s 30th annual Ogden Newspapers 20K Classic was the addition of nine new members to the Ogden Newspapers 20K Classic’s Hall of Fame.