June 19th, 2019

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Wawa Black Fly Run 2019 a Huge Success!!

Article by Ken Warwick   What a way to spend the first day of any weekend! The 2019 Wawa Black Fly Run happened this past Saturday. And I can say first hand, that it was the most fun I could have had that day without getting wet; sweating aside of course!   The conditions were absolutely perfect for a run of any sort Saturday morning, let alone for a fiercely contested and competitive tradition like the Black Fly Run. Friday night brought the typical wet and foggy weather we all love about Wawa, but that cool, damp weather set the stage for a cool and windless Saturday morning. Ideal running conditions to be sure.

It was the first time I had ever run the race without drenching rain, gale force winds, and oddly enough blackflies to contend with. However, this was only my second go at it, so considering the small sample size we should probably take it with a grain of salt. Those weather conditions will be back unless the race is moved to the Caribbean next year.   The event was well attended this year with participants of all skill levels, including a top-level performer in Eric Leishman who set the 10KM course record with a finishing time of 31:20. It is a testament to the hardworking team Sylvana Dereski has put together over the years to make

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this event a continued success.   There were also a number of international competitors representing Australia as well as our good neighbours in the US. Dan Lantis and his partner Tracey Weatherholt made the trip up from Traverse City, MI to carry the Canadian flag as they completed their 10KM race.   My wife Kelly and I, met the couple in a race in St. Ignace, MI in early May. We stumbled onto them again in Mancelona, MI in early June at another race. We told them about the Black Fly Run which Dan was already familiar with. They resolved to be at the race come hell or high water (both frequent Wawa at times).   I had told them this was the last year the race was going to be held since that was what I had heard… incorrectly I now know. Apparently, the final edition is to be next year. My dad always told me, believe none of what you hear and only half of what you see. It’s still good advice!   Dan and Tracey travel every weekend to a race, racking up thousands of miles on both their legs and their vehicles. During their races, Dan always wears a hard hat featuring a star-spangled design and carries the US flag. This time however, he brought along a slightly more familiar flag. He wanted to bring along a flat brimmed Stetson hat, similar

to what the Mounties wear but alas, all that could be had on short notice was a cowboy hat. Most folks thought he was from Calgary!   We were honoured to have them carry the Canadian flag during the Black Fly Run and would like to thank you on behalf of everyone in Wawa. I speak for all of us when I say, we hope you can make it back next year. Below are the top 5 finishers for each distance:

Half Marathon Bradley Proulx, Wawa: 1:27:59 David Prince, Thunder Bay: 1:32:40 Shaun Clutchey, Marathon: 1:33:16 Robert Larkin, Sault Ste. Marie: 1:43:30 Alex Lambruschini, Chapleau: 1:43:43

10 KM Eric Leishman, Sudbury: 31:20 Chris Tomlinson, Marathon: 39:00 Brodie Letico, Canada: 39:15 Callum Richter, Marathon: 40:26 Ryan Hornblower, Sault Ste. Marie: 48:00

5KM Ken Warwick, Bruce Mines: 20:15 Kyle Baronet, Canada: 21:30 Brady Deroschers, Canada: 23:10 Kenny Warwick, Bruce Mines: 23:26 Callie Paddock, Wawa: 23:37


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