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Runners re-joyce: Ramble is a family tradition By Mary Kate Dubuss / News Correspondent Monday, April 26, 2004  DEDHAM -- A festival-like atmosphere encompassed the Endicott Estate during yesterday's James Joyce Ramble. The 21st "unabridged edition" 10K race took place on a welcomed, cooler day compared to Marathon Monday's 85 degree weather a week ago. Rather, the 4,000 runners all dashed into a refreshing breeze and temperatures that reached the high 40s. While runners paced themselves, actors reciting passages from Joyce literature lined the 6.2-mile course that runs from the front of the Endicott Estate to High Street, then turns onto Lowder Street and right to Rte. 109. It continues from Ames Street to Whiting Avenue and finishes on East Street. The Endicott Estate's lawn was dotted with families, puppies, children playing games of catch, doing cartwheels and playing lacrosse. Music and smells of food on the grill mingled into a perfect day for a race and a springtime family outing. Regina Hoyt of Newton strolled the grounds with her two young sons while her brother and husband, members of the Thirsty Irish Runners, ran the Ramble. Hoyt, originally from Westwood, remembers attending the Ramble for many years. She now brings her sons, Colin, 4 1/2, and Aidan, 2, to cheer on their father and uncle. "It's a wonderful race, a fun run," she said, expressing delight with the Endicott Estate's centrality to the race. Hoyt appreciates the "green grass to keep the children in." "We all congregate at my cousin's," said lifelong Dedham resident Stacey McDonnell. She has made watching the Ramble a family tradition for her children. "It's fun with the family. The kids love it." Ramble organizer Martin Hoyt felt the day was a resounding success. "Sometimes you just need to be reminded of what a great town you live in," he said of Dedham's strong community roots that make such an event possible. "Dedham's as much a part of the race as I am of Dedham," said Martin, who has organized the race each of its 21 years. Bill Brown, Dedham High School teacher, acted as the honorary marshal and started the race. Jason Bialka, of Quincy, won the Ramble with a time of 30:30. He runs with the Boston Athletic Association, the club that organizes the Boston Marathon. Finishing second was last year's champion, Ryan Carrara of Clinton, with a time of 30:46. Casey Moulton, of Greater Lowell finished third, running the 10K in 31:00. Last year Moultin placed sixth. First place for the women was awarded to Jennifer Rapaport of Melrose. She runs with the Merrimack Valley Striders. Her time was 37:39. In second for the women was Sue Faber of Oxford, Conn., with 37:51. In third was Maureen Burns of Hampden with 38:42. |
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