Event Host's Summary
of the 2009 Grouse Grind Challenge
July 16, 2009

Another year and another great turn out for the Grind Challenge. 34 people turned out on a very HOT Thursday night to pit themselves against the infamous Grouse Grind.

Records where shattered. The fastest time to the top was 33:53…the gazelle in question was Chris Radziminski — yes Adam's stealthier brother. On the ladies' side, just as impressive, at 42:05 was, as always, Alex Giuffre.

But being fast is not the name of the game — being able to come as close to ones guessed time is…and that is where all the marbles go to.

The results are as follows.

Ladies

Grinder	Guess	Actual	Spread
Martina Martin	55:00	54:54	-6 seconds
Alex Giuffre	42:05	42:27	+22 seconds
Man-Lee Lam	51:00	50:33	-27 seconds

Men

Grinder	Guess	Actual	Spread
Charles Bristow	44:30	44:29	-1 second
Brent Martin	55:00	54:55	-5 seconds
Matt Dorling	42:00	41:38	-22 seconds

Big thanks to everyone for a great turn out! You raised in excess of $350 for the North Shore Rescue, to help them continue their great work here on the shore. It will be given to them in the memory of, our good friend, Denis Fontaine — there was no other character like Denis. He left behind a great fun-loving legacy, which many of us strive to emulate; but, that we will never come close to.

"Live life, play hard; but, always with a smile"

Richard Dustan
Event Host