Over the 30 years since this 8.8 K run began, the name of the race has changed three times.  The Record Run was the original name, after the local newspaper.  When the paper was bought and sold the race became The Journal Run and now the name The Loop Run and is managed by Island Rec.

Saturday morning was perfect as close to 150 runners toed the start line on Spring Street before heading off towards Warbass and around Turn - Pear Point.  Many of the local runners where there with the youngsters taking the top three finishing positions.  Paul Hopkins was the first ROD (Really Old Dude) to finish in 37:07 and fourth place over all.

For me the run was a success.  I had develop a goal range and finished within that range in 46:13, so I am happy.  I was concerned, as I was having a heel problem since Tuesday night run, that I might not be able to race.

Attached is the Race Results.