These local women are among 10 who spent the spent the summer training for the Portland Marathon, held Oct. 6. For most, it was their first try at the 26.2-mile event. From left are From left to right: Shannon Pettner (4:52:27), Rachel Tyler (5:37:22), Mindy Cummings-Brown (4:32:58), Lori Girod ( 6:07:17), Heather Thorpe (6:07:17), Becky Mizsei (5:57:38) and Christina Smith (4:10:32). Other Sweet Home finishers were Melanie Jones (4:04.21), Lisa Saultz (4:27:15), Shawna Yunke (4:31.38), L:aurie Boyd (4:38:37), Mike Adams (4:44.15) and Steve Saultz (5:47.31). Next up, the 10 say, is the Santa Rosa Marathon in August.
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