More than 100 runners conquer Ladysmith GutBuster
Ladysmith hosted the third race in the Frontrunners GutBuster Trail Running Series Sunday, July 7 at Transfer Beach.
The race — a 16-kilometre long-course run or a nine-kilometre short-course race — featured a beach start, big climbs, awesome views of Holland Creek and the waterfall, and the lung-busting climb to Heart Lake for long-course runners.
In the long-course race, Shawn Nelson of Frontrunners Athletic Club finished first overall with a time of 1:09:52. The short-course overall winner was Clay Ward, who crossed the finish line in 41:06.
One hundred and thirty-four runners completed the Ladysmith Gutbuster, with 67 finishing the short-course race and 67 completing the long-course run.
For photos and full results, see next week’s Chronicle.
Chemainus ball player having great season with Pirates
Chemainus Secondary School’s Zach Diewert is having a great season in the B.C. Premier Baseball League with the Nanaimo Pirates.
The 16-year-old outfielder’s batting average is up to .326, and he has an on-base percentage of .429.
Next, Diewert is heading with his team to Centralia, Washington for a tournament.
