Dr. K Striders Mark and Mike Raybuck finished in the elite pack in the 1978 Hershey Chocolate Chase 10k, with times just under 34 minutes, and placement in the top 10 or 15 out of at least 200 runners (this is from memory, so don't quote me). Times were a bit slower than for some road races, due to extreme hills in the course. The other unique point concerning this race, is that it was Michael Raybuck's sole head-to-head road race victory over Mark Raybuck. Mark sprinted furiously the last 1/2-mile, with Michael feeling good, and mildly amused by Mark's spirited effort to avoid defeat at the hands of his younger sibling. The separation at the end of the race was a mere 2 to 3 seconds, but Michael stated that he had yet another gear, if it was needed (he typically saved something in all his races, just in case).
In fairness to Mark, he had run 3 marathons between December (Maryland Marathon) and mid-April (Boston Marathon), and understandably, was slightly fatigued less than 2 weeks after completing the Boston Marathon in 2:49.
The young Striders are shown here relaxing after the race.
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The Striders were big stuff in the 70s! (but that was 30 years ago)
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