Hank Milnes recorded the fastest time of any runner in Coupeville’s third virtual cross country meet. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
The open trail calls to runners of all ages. (Photos courtesy Porter and Ferrell families)
The official summer workout season is coming to a close for Coupeville cross country runners, but the Wolves continue to pile up the miles.
CMS coach Elizabeth Bitting, who is currently overseeing things for both high school and middle school harriers, has to step away, by WIAA rule, between August 17 and September 27.
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the regular school cross country season has been moved from the fall to next March, as well.
None of that means the Wolves can’t keep up their summer activity on their own, however.
With Bitting still able to keep an eye on things, nine Coupeville runners teamed up to record 98.62 miles this past week, pushing the team summer total to 793.41 miles.
Included in that was the third of four virtual races, as the Wolves participated in the 2.89-mile “Don’t Get Lost in the Kettles Run.”
The official summer season wraps up this coming week with “The Pretty Pratt Run,” a 1.89-mile trek, which will take them up around the cemetery.
Runners have until next Saturday, Aug. 15 to record their best times and submit them to Bitting, who will release the results to the media the following day.
Results of the Kettles Run:
High School:
Hank Milnes (1st) 18:43
Reiley Araceley (2nd) 18:44
“Though the participants in the high school race were a smaller group this week what a great race I can envision in my mind!!!,” Bitting said.
“Running a race virtually is hard enough, but these runners had no idea how close they were to one another.
“Impressive race Hank and Reiley!!! Great job!!!! Woot! Woot!!”
Middle School:
Jack Porter (1st) 20:15
Nic Wasik (2nd) 21:47
Ayden Wyman (3rd) 23:53
Johnny Porter (4th) 24:30
Lillian Stanwood (5th) 25:18
