In his last race as a member of West Penn Track Club, Steve Garand ran the race of his life and was the top masters finisher at the Great Race with a time of 34:00. Steve still has fond feelings for WPTC, but the Pharaoh Hounds’ training regimen suit him better. Good luck, Steve, and keep up the good work! The Hounds are getting a heck of a runner.

Finishing just 18 seconds behind Steve was another West Penner, Larry Van Dyke, who recently won the Run Around the Square. Congratulations on your PR, Larry!

The Post-Gazette recently profiled West Penner Tom Abbott.

Great Race tradition goes on for Indiana Township man

Tom Abbott makes it look easy as he runs along Rich Hill Road near his Indiana Township home, his long strides appearing effortless as he glides along the pavement. At 52, he’s lithe and healthy and could pass for a much younger man. He’s also one of only 26 runners who have competed in every Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race since it began in 1977.

Congratulations go to WPTC member Marti Stephan who took first in the women’s 65-69 group at the Parkersburg Half Marathon with a time of 1:57:06. Keep up the good work!

Congratulations go to WPTC member Larry Van Dyke who won the 2007 Run Around the Square 5K with a time of 17:42. Keep up the good work!

Roger Brockenbrough was inducted into the Western Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame on May 5, 2007. Ray Bower and John Harwick were previous inductees.

The following athletes were recognized at the Club’s annual banquet.

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The following members were recognized for their volunteer efforts during 2006.

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Fast times and a tie in the men’s 6K highlighted the HealthAmerica XC Challenge on November 11 at Frick Park, and the host Western Pennsylvania Track Club dominated the team competition.

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Defending champions swept the Jerry Richey Mile (16-19) in the 7th annual Pittsylvania Mile Run/Walk on June 3 at Mt. Lebanon High.

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The top 10 Athletes were recognized at the January 2006 club banquet:

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