I'm going to attempt a new "where are they now" type series to try and highlight past Shorewood runners that are still running and running well. First up: I found this recent clipping featuring Ben Schmeckpepper. I believe that I have the right Ben.
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June 5 2006
After several years of sweltering conditions, race day at the 2006 Rhody 5K produced quality racing conditions of low 60's and overcast The race squeezed in between weekend rains, which kept the overall numbers down but saw the largest number of teams scoring in the race. Among those teams, the Boston Athletic Association again led the fields. Construction on the Lincoln Park parking and access roads led to a new course that did not finish on a dog track.
In the men's race, run first, Ben Schmeckpepper (BAA) came from behind in the final tenth of a mile to over take Brian McGovern of Florida for his first New England Championship victory in a respectable 14:49.
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yeah, that's respectable.
Ben also had a respectable career at MIT, making it to nationals as an individual all four years. ( The men run 5 miles in college).
2001 157th 26:22
2002 32nd 25:47
2003 38th 25:55
2004 8th 24:49 - "All American"
If anyone else has any Alumni results please email me and I will get them up. Shorewood has a great tradition and we need to promote it.
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I'll get Nick End to send some of his Bio from college.
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