Richard Medina set a new record in the Mine 2 Mine 9K on Saturday in Victor, covering the rolling road course in 26 minutes, 6 seconds. The old record of 29:17.76 was set in 2012, the race's inaugural year, by Matt Levassiur.
In the women's race, Rochelle Persson also set a new overall women's record. Persson clocked 34:26.53, about 19 seconds better than Brandy Erholtz's winning time in 2012.
The race began at the Cripple Creek Heritage Center. After a fast downhill mile through town, the course followed Hwy 67 toward Victor.
Longtime area runner Gerald Romero had an unplanned adventure that led to a great performance.
The side of his shoe ripped nearly from heel to toe about 150 meters into the race.
He hobbled back to his car at the starting line, quickly changed shoes, and began chasing pack.
"I was just running and of a sudden something was wrong," Romero said. "I looked down and was completely ripped."
The lanky 42-year-old flew through the first mile and passed all but eight to finish ninth overall.
More photos here > http://www.pikespeaksports.us/photo/albums/mine-to-mine-9k-gallery-1-1.