Beautiful weather, a scenic setting, strong competition, and top-notch organization: this meet is a great experience all around.
(Results, Photos)
It was a gloriously beautiful day in Asheville yesterday, and athletes from Western North Carolina and beyond took full advantage of it to produce some great performances. Last year's meet was hindered by cool temperatures and gusty winds, while the year before it rained. This year, warm sun benefited the power athletes, while a gentle breeze kept things from getting too hot for the distance runners. As usual, a wide spectrum of teams (including a sprinkling from out of state) brought their best to the competition, although going up against the Taco Bell Classic on the calendar did reduce the field somewhat. Still, from the very first gun (the 3200) there were excellent results: Anna Vess (A. C. Reynolds) outkicked Sydney Foreman (Ardrey Kell) to take the girls' race in 11:14.85, while Zach Boone...
