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that age may be catching up to him in his last Fodderstack before he turns forty. “I just can’t predict what will happen,” Reynolds said.
Rappahannock resident Strange is also seen as a real contender although sources close to the Castleton runner say that training may have suffered due to Strange’s role as a new father.
Reports from some local road watchers note that Bobby Settle, Dave Fannon and John Bourgens have put in a lot of miles and some real surprises may come from this group. c.
Surprising results may also be achieved by Vinnie DeLuise, who has tripled his training efforts over last year, and Peter Quinn, a strong runner who has been at a constant disadvantage in the past from starting five or ten minutes late. If he goes off with the others, watch him.
But perhaps the biggest threat to this group of Fodderstack veterans will come from a trio of determined high school runners. Previously, these boys were prohibited because of Athletic Association rules from competing in the race. This year, however, the rules have changed and the boys are ready. Scott Keithly, who has run a 4:38 mile, is RCHS’s best bet for the distance. “I love hills,” says Scott. “This gives me an advantage because I’m not afraid.”
Pacing Scott will be Ronnie Atkins, RCHS number two distance runner, chal
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