At the Races

The Kelly Watt Memorial Two-Mile Run

November 17, 2007

In only its third year this special race to celebrate the life of Kelly Watt doubled in size and it’s easy to see why.  The race is well organized by one of Kelly’s former Albemarle guidance counselors Dan Monahan; well supported by Kelly’s family, friends and community; run over what many feel is the most beautiful cross country course in the state and offers all of the participants the chance to race in memory of one of the area’s most beloved runners.

Thanks to the generosity and hospitality of Steve Murray and his family at Panorama and all the fine folks at Albemarle High, close to 200 runners were treated to one of the most memorable events of the fall.  One of Kelly’s old buddies and former William & Mary star Charlie Hurt out legged the rest of the field with an impressive 10:08.  Kelly’s best friend George Heeschen followed Hurt into the chutes with a stellar 10:41 and current AHS start Nathan Rouse rounded out the top 3 in 10:48.

Several CTC members came out in force to support the Watt family and many of them had excellent races including Burkhard Spiekermann, Alec Lorenzoni, Larry Rouse, Jeannine Wolanski, Libby Heeschen, Chip Hopper, Mark Robbins, Claire Wolanski, Pam Stratos, Bonnie Wilfore, Sam Stafford, Audrey Lorenzoni, Theresa Coppola, Lisa Kwiatkowski, Chris Post and Laura Kwiatkowski.