Bethany Patterson finishes Western States as F7

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After dropping out in 2004 at mile 55, Bethany got redemption by patiently working her way through the deep women’s field to finish in 20:40 and seventh female. Other VHTRC finishers were Will Kuper (22:49), Derrick Carr (24:40), Henry Peck (28:49), and Ernesto Cesarez (29:44). Also spotted at the Placer High School finish line: former VHTRC pals Bryon Powell (working for iRrunFar), Amy Sproston (who finished as F2), and Scotty Mills (who was volunteering at Michigan Bluff AS).