Race Report —Per Johnsen South Colby, Washington
2004 Noquemanon Marathon
51 K Classic
At the end of a long week of hard racing at the National Masters in Marquette, I participated in the “Nokie” as the locals refer to it. This was the sixth annual, and had the best conditions they have had. Of the 1000+ participants, the vast majority of skiers do the skating event, either 51K or 25K. About 140 participated in the 51K Classic event.
 at about 45 kilometers. We picked it up and finished strong. I was happy to feel well. Because of my back problems I have not skied a classic marathon for twenty years, and this one went fine. I won my age class by about six minutes, in 3.38.</p>
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