Muskoka Algonquin Runners were busy this week in Vancouver. Traveling to Vancouver to compete in the Canadian XC Championships were Troy Cox, Pierre Mikhail, Frank Ackermann and Nathan Jefferey.
Nathan competed in the Youth Men’s event which launched the day of of races and had a strong race.
MARS entered a team in the 8K Masters race in the Men’s 40-49 category. In tough conditions, the team of Troy Cox, Frank Ackermann and Pierre Mikhail placed 3rd overall. Troy was 10th overall, Frank 15th and Pierre was 30th. The race started with 121 athletes with 101 completing the tough 2K loop. Troy also won a silver medal in the Men’s 45-49 division. It was a great finish to the XC season for MARS.
The club now looks forward to the Canadian XC Championships returning to Ontario from 2015-2018. The races will be in Kingston starting next year. In addition, it has been announced that in 2015 the Ontario XC Championships will be in Etobicoke. Continue reading