Joel Pfahler took 3rd in 4:47:45 in his inaugural 50km – his lap splits were like a veteran.

Allen was 4th in 4:52:00

Darlene was 5th in 5:06:10

Some sisterly love.

50km Internationals Velasquez (2nd) and Casteneda (1st)

Women’s 35km National Champions: Jennifer Lopez (4th), Stephanie Casey (2nd), Robyn Stevens (1st), Amberly Melendez (3rd), Darlene Backlund (5th)

Men’s 50km National Champions: Allen James (4th), AJ Gruttandauro (2nd), Nick Christie (1st), Joel Pfahler (3rd), Michael Monnazzi (5th)

Winners Robyn Stevens and Nick Christie and the kiss of victory