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Jacobs and Sober Post Victories in Garrett Open

August 30, 2010

Contact:Bob Stephens 301-616-6300
rstephens@dhmh.state.md.us
bobstephens@cebridge.net

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Oakland, MD – The rain held off until the awards ceremony at the 3rd Annual Garrett Open / Recovery Race held Saturday at Savage River Lodge. The race was organized by Garrett Trails and Garrett County Health Department’s Center for Behavioral Health to promote the use of trails throughout the county and also recognize National Addictions Recovery Month.

Thirty runners participated in the 5 kilometer course over established trails along the head waters of Savage River and up and over Mt. Aetna. Parker Jacobs of McHenry kept a 7:17 pace to lead all runners over the course finishing the race with a time of 22:37.

Jacobs led most of the race and poured it on during the 700 ft ascent of Mt. Aetna. Jen Sober also of McHenry led all women with a blistering 7:22 pace finishing a full 5 minutes ahead of the second place overall female Lydia Valenta of Frostburg.

One of the goals of the GO/RR is to expose the public to the expanding trail system in Garrett County. Many participants commented on the beauty of the trail and a few observed deer and wild turkeys while completing the course. Each year the Garrett Open Recovery Race is held on a different trail in Garrett County.

The Kendall trail in Friendsville was the site of the first Garrett Open which was a 5 mile race. Last year’s course was held at Herrington Manor. Bob Stephens stated that, a second goal of the GO/RR is to recognize those persons who are in recovery from an addiction. September is National Recovery Month and the Garrett County Steps committee co-hosted the event to raise awareness of the resources available locally to assist persons struggling with addictions.

Steve Green, the president of Garrett Trails thanked the runners for coming out to the event and encouraged the public to take advantage of the many trails throughout Garrett County. He also thanked the sponsors including:, ASI at Garrett College, ASCI, Garrett County Center for Behavioral Health, Railey Realty, Gosnell Inc. Team One, Husky Power Dog Sledding, High Mountain Sports and Savage River Lodge. Timing for the race was provided by Queen City Striders.

Persons interested hiking, biking, running or cross country skiing the many Garrett County Trails are encouraged to visit the Garrett Trails Website at: www.garretttrails.org.

In addition to the 5K run a 1 mile walk was held. Bob and Sandy Smith crossed the finish line with a time of 15:35 and 15:37 to lead the 9 walk participants.

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