Multiple Masters Records Set at Lynn 1 Hour Run

Four USATF-NE members combined to establish four pending 1 Hour Run records and five additional distance US Masters records at the 12th annual Lynn One Hour Run at Manning Field in Lynn MA on Saturday morning. Cool and sunny conditions were conducive to fast running.

Dan Vassallo (Central Mass Striders) broke the M40-44 distance by covering 18,848 meters (11.71 miles) over the hour; the previous record of 18,586m dated back to 1993.  On the way, Vassallo also bettered age group times for 15,000 meters and 10 Miles.  
Three women made the record board.  Mary Cass (Liberty AC) matched the triple record achievement for W65-69 (13,208 meters for hour) while Amory Rowe Salem (Cambridge Sports Union) bettered the hour (14,575 meters) and 15,000 meters marks, and Barbara Belanger (Liberty AC) covered 7371 meters for a new W85-89 standard.  (All records subject to ratification).

Hosted by the Lynn Parks & Recreation Department, director Joe Abelon was supported by staff from the Lynn Woods race series and Lynn English High School ROTC.

Full record breaking summary 
Dan Vassallo M40
  One Hour    18848 meters (11.71 miles)
  15,000 m     47:53.2
  10 Mile        51:20.9

Amory Rowe Salem W50
  One Hour     14575 meters (9.05 miles)
  15,000 m      1:01:59.4

Mary Cass W65
  One Hour      13208 meters (8.20 miles)
  15,000 m      1:07:49.4
  10 Mile

Barbara Belanger W85
  1 Hour           7371 meters (4.58 miles)