Fat Ass 50K
Westport, CT

December 30, 2001

OVERALL WINNERS
Kevin Shelton-Smith, Scarsdale, NY (UK), CT - 4:01:00
Carol Kane, Weston, CT - 5:21:00

Timing & Results by:
Race Officials

FIRST ANNUAL
FATASS FIFTY KILOMETER RUN
12/30/01
Westport,Weston,Easton,Redding,CT


1. Kevin Shelton-Smith, Scarsdale,NY/UK  4:01
2. Steve Virgadaula, Portland, CT   4:15
3. Rich Rude, Redding, CT    4:19
4. Scott Harrison, Darien, CT    5:02
5. Brian Gildra, Oakville,CT    5:12
6. Carol Kane, Weston, CT    5:21
7. Jeff Scott, Darien, CT    5:22
8. Kim Hooper, Newtown, CT/RSA   5:23
9. Ron McKinley, Westport, CT/NZ   5:30
10. Bruce Goulart, Newtown, CT   5:32
11. Mike (Torpedo) Ruospo, Stratford,CT  5:34 34/35 m. or more (lost)
12. Ed Dyroff, Redding, CT    6:08
12. Joe Schutz, Shelton, CT (tie)   6:08
13. Andy Cable, Shelton, CT  (racewalk)  6:51

17 starters, 14 finishers, 23degrees,clear and blustery at start, 34 degrees
at finish.

In true fat ass tradition everything about the First Annual Fairfield
County Fatass 50K was ad hoc; from publicity, to start/finish location, to
"aid" stations and marking. Runners commented that there should be more than
roughly 21K of trail with the remainder on roads. All were treated to a
clear, slightly breezy day to follow an out and back course through newly
acquired Trout Brook Valley open space and 4 towns. Winner Kevin
Shelton-Smith entered on the spur of the moment and ran a 4:01 even after a
wrong turn sent him an extra half-mile or so. Local masters stalwart and
women's leader Carol Kane opted for this race over snowshoe race 4 hours
away. She was followed closely by co-race founder Kim Hooper. Walker Andy
Cable turned in a solid 6:51. Ultra virgin and cofounder Ed Dyroff ran a
tough last 4 miles with ultra vet  Joe Schutz. The only non-finishers
planned to go shorter. Everyone seemed pleased by the results. Now RD Jason
Howard can go run the course and plan for next year.
Race Officials

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