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Limestone Capital Half-Marathon, 5K and Fun Walk a hit, despite the cold

 October 9, 2023

BEDFORD – Early this morning, around 7:30 a.m., runners registered for one of the Limestone Capital races gathered on J and 15th Street at the Milwaukee Depot. The sun was just peeking over the horizon as the racers warmed up and stretched.

Released at 8:05, 8:10, and 8:15 a.m. the racers braved a nice 45-degree autumn chill.

Kent and Mary Beth James with their children Parker, Mia, David, Ava, Savannah, and Emma. David placed 5th in the half-marathon race.

David, fifteen, loves to run and has been running on his own. The Limestone Capital Half-Marathon was his first-ever race. David ran the 13.1 mile course in 1.29.49, just under an hour and a half.

The winning plaques and the trophy before the races.
From left to right, the Tirey family, comprised of Sam and Garry Tirey and their sons three-year-old Benny, six-year-old Alex, and eight-year-old Max. Steve and Debbie Ikerd stand with six-year-old Jarrett Schroering. On the far right, Mike Ohwow-Godsey and his 6-year-old daughter Lillith.

The entire Tirey family stayed and ran together during the race of their choice.

Mike Ohwow-Godsey ran in place of his wife Coey, who double-booked herself and couldn’t make it. Coey was at Girl Scout Leadership Camp for Troop #2269.

McIntyre Brothers provided a beautiful flag that hung over the finish line.
Half-marathon runners shoot off from the starting line as the pistol fires. A local favorite, Dr. Jimmy Sowders, running in the orange, finishes first in his age category later on.

After the races, participants enjoyed ice-cold water and a healthy snack before awards were presented.

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