Village Glen Resolution Run 5K

Williamsville,  NY
Saturday   January 1,  2002

First 1/4 mile Matt Kubiak is the early race leader as 326 runners start the new year by running the Resolution Run 5k in Williamsville.

1.25 Miles Matt Kubiak, running strongly, holds the lead as the runners enter Main Street.

1.5 Miles A confident looking Tom Proctor eases along side Matt Kubiak.

Race Leaders Matt Kubiak and Tom Proctor lead the race at the halfway point.

Matt White,   Chris Kudla Matt White and Christopher Kudla comprise the lead pack. Chris pulled ahead to finish 4th in 16:53. Matt was 6th in 17:18.

Jackie White Jackie White, wearng the prestigious 2002 Olympic Torch Bearer warmup suit, is on her second run of the day. Earlier she completed a leg on the Torch Relay to help carry the Olympic Flame to Utah for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Jackie was clocked in 24:51 for the 5k.

Tom Proctor Tom Proctor approaching the finish line. John Beishline, with the bull horn, bellows some encouraging and congratulatory words.

The Winner Tom Proctor finishes first in 16:45.

Jennifer Koeppel - First Woman Jennifer Koeppel wins the womens race with a time of 20:05.

Gary Lantinen,   Matt White Matt White approaches the finish line followed bt Gary Lantinen. Gary was the 1st Masters athlete to reach the finish, 7th overall, in an excellent time of 17:21.

Jessica Vastola,   Daniel Syracuse Dan Syracuse helped pace Jessica Vastola to a first place finish in the womens 20-25 age group. Jessica's time was 20:49, good for 2nd overall among the female entrants. Daniel posted a 20:48.