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The second annual
Rush to Brush, sponsored by the Mississippi Dental School
was held on the campus of the Mississippi Medical School on
Saturday, February 19, with a good group of runners and
walkers. The race started at 9:00 a.m. with the threat of
rain, but we were able to run the very hilly and difficult
course without getting wet. The race was a three man contest
for first place. Eighteen year old Mississippi State student
John Nevels held the lead for the first two miles, but then
Mike Thrailkill decided to take control and easily won the
event. Rob Oates was second and Nevels fell to third. It was
amusing after the race when I asked who won, and I was told
that "the old guy won." Being much older than Mike
Thrailkill, I have always thought of him as a young man. I
guess it is all just a matter of perspective; however, the
old guys seem to do well in most races. Carly Deassauer was
the winning female. Miriam Alred continued her winning ways
by taking the female masters award. Terrell Knight was the
male masters. Luckily all of the fast old guys stayed home,
so Phillip Wedgeworth of Laurel won the Grand Masters, and
Donna Andrews was the female Grand Masters winner. Nick
Kendall and Kay Moseley were the winners in the Race Walk.
The after race events were as pleasant as can be found
anywhere. We were inside a modern, comfortable gym, which
had shower facilities for us to use. Refreshments were
provided by McAlister's, which is one of the major sponsors.
The door prizes were plentiful and nice. This was another
well organized and well run race put on by the Mississippi
Track Club. Much thanks to Jack, Jim and all of the
volunteers who work so hard to make these races happen.
Complete Results are linked. © Phillip Wedgeworth
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