(4-28-10) One of the oldest running events in the Northwest is slated for Saturday, May 8 in Lake Oswego, OR. This year's Lake Run marks the 34th edition of this Northwest classic. Known for it's challenging and scenic course, the event also hosts one of the Northwest only 12-kilometer running races, along with 5k Run/Walk and Kids' Dash for ages 11 and under.
For additional information and to register, visit www.racecenter.com/lakerun.
Portland's Run Like Hell Half Marathon Sets Cap for 2010 Event
(4-26-10) With the fast growing popularity of the Run Like Hell Half Marathon in Portland, producer Terrapin Events has decided to cap the half marathon portion of the event at 2500 this year. The 5k and 10k will still be open for registration, but register early if you want to take part in this race, which has quickly become a favorite among runners in the region.
A Run Like Hell is a Halloween themed event that has participants dress up in crazy costumes (this year's theme is Alice in Wonderland). According to Terrapin Events, this year's race will feature live music along the course as well as a post-race party with great food and two Redhook beverages as part of each person's (21 and older) registration. For more information and to register for this year's event check out www.terrapinevents.com.
A Run Like Hell is a Halloween themed event that has participants dress up in crazy costumes (this year's theme is Alice in Wonderland). According to Terrapin Events, this year's race will feature live music along the course as well as a post-race party with great food and two Redhook beverages as part of each person's (21 and older) registration. For more information and to register for this year's event check out www.terrapinevents.com.
Oregon's Arbogast Wins USA 100k Title at Mad City
(4-19-10) Courtesy Running USA wire #30-04-10, by Dan Brannen - The 2010 USA 100K Championship was hosted by the 4th Mad City 100K in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday morning, April 10. Chikara Omine of San Francisco set a fast early pace, but was eventually caught by the more even-pacing eventual national medalists. Leading them at the finish was Matt Woods, 30, of Falls Church, Va. taking his first national title in 7 hours, 6 minutes, 22 seconds. Washington's Greg Crowther, 2007 USA 100K champion, was national runner-up in 7:15:11.
Also earning her first national title was overall women's winner, 48-year-old Meghan Arbogast of Corvallis, Ore., who bested fellow master Annette Bednosky, 43, of Jefferson, N.C. by almost 5 minutes, 8:00:53 to 8:05:24. Arbogast also shattered the course record by more than 8 minutes.
In 2009 at Torhout, Belgium, Arbogast finished 5th at the World 100K Championship, and was the third scorer for the gold medal winning USA women's team there. Bednosky's runner-up performance at Mad City was actually a relatively short run for her. In 2009, she was #2 scorer on the USA women's silver medal winning team at the 24 Hour World Championship in Bergamo, Italy.
As national champions, Woods and Arbogast also secured automatic berths on Team USA for the IAU 100K World Cup in Gibraltar on November 7, 2010.
4th Mad City 100K: USA Championship
Madison, WI, Saturday, April 10, 2010
MEN
1) Matt Woods (VA), 7:06:22, $2000
2) Greg Crowther (WA), 7:15:11, $1200
3) Chad Ricklefs, 42, CO, 7:16:52, $750
4) Chikara Omine (CA), 7:17:15, $500
5) Michael Arnstein (NY), 7:27:48, $250
WOMEN
1) Meghan Arbogast, 48, OR, 8:00:53*, $2000
2) Annette Bednosky, 43, NC, 8:05:24, $1200
3) Melanie Fryar (CO), 8:18:24, $750
4) Kristin Moehl (WA), 8:33:52, $500
5) Angie Radosevich (WI), 8:46:01, $250
*course record (previous record, 8:09:04, Julie Udchachon (AK), 2007)
For deeper results and more, go to: www.madcity100k.com
Also earning her first national title was overall women's winner, 48-year-old Meghan Arbogast of Corvallis, Ore., who bested fellow master Annette Bednosky, 43, of Jefferson, N.C. by almost 5 minutes, 8:00:53 to 8:05:24. Arbogast also shattered the course record by more than 8 minutes.
In 2009 at Torhout, Belgium, Arbogast finished 5th at the World 100K Championship, and was the third scorer for the gold medal winning USA women's team there. Bednosky's runner-up performance at Mad City was actually a relatively short run for her. In 2009, she was #2 scorer on the USA women's silver medal winning team at the 24 Hour World Championship in Bergamo, Italy.
As national champions, Woods and Arbogast also secured automatic berths on Team USA for the IAU 100K World Cup in Gibraltar on November 7, 2010.
4th Mad City 100K: USA Championship
Madison, WI, Saturday, April 10, 2010
MEN
1) Matt Woods (VA), 7:06:22, $2000
2) Greg Crowther (WA), 7:15:11, $1200
3) Chad Ricklefs, 42, CO, 7:16:52, $750
4) Chikara Omine (CA), 7:17:15, $500
5) Michael Arnstein (NY), 7:27:48, $250
WOMEN
1) Meghan Arbogast, 48, OR, 8:00:53*, $2000
2) Annette Bednosky, 43, NC, 8:05:24, $1200
3) Melanie Fryar (CO), 8:18:24, $750
4) Kristin Moehl (WA), 8:33:52, $500
5) Angie Radosevich (WI), 8:46:01, $250
*course record (previous record, 8:09:04, Julie Udchachon (AK), 2007)
For deeper results and more, go to: www.madcity100k.com
Race Report: 2010 Albany Sprint Triathlon
(4-19-10) Submitted by Dave Campbell - The Albany Sprint Triathlon, held this year on Sunday, April 18, epitomizes early season multisport racing, particularly in the Willamette Valley, during April. This race has seen every possible form of weather over the years from gusting winds, bitter cold, rain and even snow and even summer-like temperatures. Both veteran and novice athletes from across the region turned out in Albany for the race on a gorgeous calm, clear, sunny spring day.
When I first started competing in triathlon, I didn’t understand “pool swim” triathlons. It is a very different vibe from the open water scene. Lane assignments, staggered starts, wave starts, the washing machine effect giving way to the short, intense, often freezing with high heart rate chaos outside. Realistically these sorts of races form a perfect transition from winter training into the longer, open water events of the summer - and the energy is great. People are excited, supportive, raring to go, and racing hard!
A cold, clear dawn with fog lifting off the valley floor greeted at large number of eager competitors at the Albany Aquatic Center for the 8 a.m. start. Although the sun was shining and the temperatures would be high 60s by events end, the first cyclists faced a chilly 45 degrees upon exiting the pool. Two heats of nearly 300 competitors would do 750 meters simultaneously in two 25 meter segments of the pool (separated by a bulkhead) at 30 minute intervals. The flat 20 kilometer bike was interrupted only by two overpasses over I-5 while in between cyclists rolled alongside tulip-lined fields, green productive farms, a quaint little white steepled church, and stunning views of the Cascades. The run exit paralleled the bike entry before loping through a duck-filled park into quiet neighborhoods and back along the main drag to a 300m track finish alongside the pool.
While racing in the first heat, with 150 meters to go, I must admit to being startled at hearing the cheers and seeing the large crowd of friends, family, and competitors turn their heads as the first swimmer rose up onto the bulkhead! 18-year-old Ben Niermann blazed an 8:42, a sub 1:10 pace, that put him over a minute clear onto the bike. It was relatively short-lived, however, as 27-year-old Nick Alden then took control. After a 9:57 Swim, he did a race best 32:27 bike (with transition) and 22:59 run (with transition) to finish over four minutes clear for a resounding overall victory in 1:03:09, the fastest time I can recall ever at the event. I won the event three times (2001, 2002, and 2006) with times in the 1:04s and was third yesterday in 1:08:03, which I was actually thrilled about, as injury and extensive physical therapy has hampered me for nearly a year now. I was outrun for 2nd overall by omnipresent and perennial nice guy Dave Florence (1:07:43) of Canby, who also won the Men’s 40-44 age group.
Lindon Powell impressively dominated the Under 19 group in 1:09:11 while Brad Russell did a 1:12:30 to top the “early 20s” with Alden easily winning the “late 20’s” age group. Dr. Paul Schones, a Chiropractor from Newport in just his third triathlon won the 30-34 group in 1:13:59, nearly 20 minutes better than his debut last August. Jason Hawthorne topped the 35-39 group in 1:08:49 just behind the overall position of Florence, the 40-44 Champ. Top 45-49 was Mark Bidwell in 1:19:57 and first 50-54 was Tom Box in 1:16:14. Top “Late 50’s” was Phil Anderson in a very impressive 1:13:44 and Kirk “never say die” Rose topped the 60s in 1:22:44.
The women were led out of the pool by the woman who started behind me in Lane 5 (and passed me at the 150m mark!) 35-year-old Jennifer Statstad who swam 10:39. Kristina Lackner, 39, of Sherwood, a six-time Ironman finisher, dominated the bike in 34:59 to take over the race lead. The overall win by just 20 seconds, however, went to the strong broad-shouldered new female triathlete on the scene, Rachelle Jorgensen of Eugene in 1:11:25, thanks to a strong swim and run. Third overall woman was 33-year-old Alison Laird in 1:14:47. Laird was author of the days fastest run, a stunning 17:31 with transition, over five minutes faster than the second best runner on the day Sandra Bennett who won the 45-49 yr old age class. The duel between Jorgensen and Lackner put them into 7th and 8th overall on the day, humbling many a man!
Unlike most events, the fastest competitors raced first with the rookies in the final heats so the bleachers were filled with athletes awaiting awards to cheer in the last finishers. 26-year-old Teagan Sigler was the fastest on a mountain bike for the women in 1:29:40 while an impressive 1:20:27 topped the day for the men. That solid time was put down by Henry Ryals, who is just 14 years old. The Willamette Valley Triathlon Club relay team of Michelle Mills, Devon Vanscoy, and Rui Zhu topped all comers in 1:05:20, second best overall time of the day. Casey Gifford won the 19 & under group in 1:22:41 and Betty Nickerson topped the 25-29s in 1:26:52. Laird topped the 30-34s and Jorgensen the 35-39s while Kristin Warren’s 1:22:07 stood atop the 40-44s. Bennett unsurprisingly topped the 45-49s in 1:19:11 and Maryann Congreves 1:27:41 was best of the “early 50s”. Suzanne McMillin was best “late 50’s” in 1:43:55 and Caterine Alden won “the 60’s” in 1:43:55.
Ironman legend and WOU Instructor Elke Asleson hosts a Sprint Triathlon on her Campus May 1 and then Kirk Rose’s Lebanon Sprint Triathlon happens May 15 so there are many more chances to jump into a pool swim sprint triathlon experience. As sunshine becomes more the norm and the rain fades into memories of winter, keep training, keep smiling, and I will see you at the races!
When I first started competing in triathlon, I didn’t understand “pool swim” triathlons. It is a very different vibe from the open water scene. Lane assignments, staggered starts, wave starts, the washing machine effect giving way to the short, intense, often freezing with high heart rate chaos outside. Realistically these sorts of races form a perfect transition from winter training into the longer, open water events of the summer - and the energy is great. People are excited, supportive, raring to go, and racing hard!
A cold, clear dawn with fog lifting off the valley floor greeted at large number of eager competitors at the Albany Aquatic Center for the 8 a.m. start. Although the sun was shining and the temperatures would be high 60s by events end, the first cyclists faced a chilly 45 degrees upon exiting the pool. Two heats of nearly 300 competitors would do 750 meters simultaneously in two 25 meter segments of the pool (separated by a bulkhead) at 30 minute intervals. The flat 20 kilometer bike was interrupted only by two overpasses over I-5 while in between cyclists rolled alongside tulip-lined fields, green productive farms, a quaint little white steepled church, and stunning views of the Cascades. The run exit paralleled the bike entry before loping through a duck-filled park into quiet neighborhoods and back along the main drag to a 300m track finish alongside the pool.
While racing in the first heat, with 150 meters to go, I must admit to being startled at hearing the cheers and seeing the large crowd of friends, family, and competitors turn their heads as the first swimmer rose up onto the bulkhead! 18-year-old Ben Niermann blazed an 8:42, a sub 1:10 pace, that put him over a minute clear onto the bike. It was relatively short-lived, however, as 27-year-old Nick Alden then took control. After a 9:57 Swim, he did a race best 32:27 bike (with transition) and 22:59 run (with transition) to finish over four minutes clear for a resounding overall victory in 1:03:09, the fastest time I can recall ever at the event. I won the event three times (2001, 2002, and 2006) with times in the 1:04s and was third yesterday in 1:08:03, which I was actually thrilled about, as injury and extensive physical therapy has hampered me for nearly a year now. I was outrun for 2nd overall by omnipresent and perennial nice guy Dave Florence (1:07:43) of Canby, who also won the Men’s 40-44 age group.
Lindon Powell impressively dominated the Under 19 group in 1:09:11 while Brad Russell did a 1:12:30 to top the “early 20s” with Alden easily winning the “late 20’s” age group. Dr. Paul Schones, a Chiropractor from Newport in just his third triathlon won the 30-34 group in 1:13:59, nearly 20 minutes better than his debut last August. Jason Hawthorne topped the 35-39 group in 1:08:49 just behind the overall position of Florence, the 40-44 Champ. Top 45-49 was Mark Bidwell in 1:19:57 and first 50-54 was Tom Box in 1:16:14. Top “Late 50’s” was Phil Anderson in a very impressive 1:13:44 and Kirk “never say die” Rose topped the 60s in 1:22:44.
The women were led out of the pool by the woman who started behind me in Lane 5 (and passed me at the 150m mark!) 35-year-old Jennifer Statstad who swam 10:39. Kristina Lackner, 39, of Sherwood, a six-time Ironman finisher, dominated the bike in 34:59 to take over the race lead. The overall win by just 20 seconds, however, went to the strong broad-shouldered new female triathlete on the scene, Rachelle Jorgensen of Eugene in 1:11:25, thanks to a strong swim and run. Third overall woman was 33-year-old Alison Laird in 1:14:47. Laird was author of the days fastest run, a stunning 17:31 with transition, over five minutes faster than the second best runner on the day Sandra Bennett who won the 45-49 yr old age class. The duel between Jorgensen and Lackner put them into 7th and 8th overall on the day, humbling many a man!
Unlike most events, the fastest competitors raced first with the rookies in the final heats so the bleachers were filled with athletes awaiting awards to cheer in the last finishers. 26-year-old Teagan Sigler was the fastest on a mountain bike for the women in 1:29:40 while an impressive 1:20:27 topped the day for the men. That solid time was put down by Henry Ryals, who is just 14 years old. The Willamette Valley Triathlon Club relay team of Michelle Mills, Devon Vanscoy, and Rui Zhu topped all comers in 1:05:20, second best overall time of the day. Casey Gifford won the 19 & under group in 1:22:41 and Betty Nickerson topped the 25-29s in 1:26:52. Laird topped the 30-34s and Jorgensen the 35-39s while Kristin Warren’s 1:22:07 stood atop the 40-44s. Bennett unsurprisingly topped the 45-49s in 1:19:11 and Maryann Congreves 1:27:41 was best of the “early 50s”. Suzanne McMillin was best “late 50’s” in 1:43:55 and Caterine Alden won “the 60’s” in 1:43:55.
Ironman legend and WOU Instructor Elke Asleson hosts a Sprint Triathlon on her Campus May 1 and then Kirk Rose’s Lebanon Sprint Triathlon happens May 15 so there are many more chances to jump into a pool swim sprint triathlon experience. As sunshine becomes more the norm and the rain fades into memories of winter, keep training, keep smiling, and I will see you at the races!
Inaugural Tualatin River Trail 10-Mile Run/Walk Set for May 16
(4-14-10) From Press Release - Get the feeling of being on a trail without leaving the city. The inaugural Tualatin River Trail 10-Mile race is a unique experience for runners and walkers of all athletic ability. The race, scheduled for May 16, begins and finishes at Tualatin Community Park. A new pedestrian bridge now crosses the Tualatin River connecting the park systems of Tualatin, Durham Park and Tigard’s Cooks Park. Natural habitat with wetland landscape follows this scenic route along the river with two short detours that pass through quiet neighborhood streets. This is a fast course with minimal elevation. You can zoom right along or slow it down to enjoy all that surrounds you. Most of the trail is paved with some sections on well-groomed natural pathways. All participants are asked to respect this trail system, Canada geese, ducks and the neighboring communities. This is sure to be a run or walk you will want to come back to again.
See the event Web site for additional information - www.solorunnerevents.com.
See the event Web site for additional information - www.solorunnerevents.com.
Race for the Roses Raises More Than $240,000 for Albertina Kerr
(4-13-10) From Press Release - With close to 5,000 runners and walkers, it was a record turnout for the 12th Annual Race for the Roses. The half marathon/10k/5k raised more than $240,000 for the programs of Albertina Kerr.
A volunteer committee was integral in planning the event including Chairman Jason Yamamoto, Jessica Brandes, Rivah Feldman, Allison Gourley, Alli Graham, Bob Gravely, Jeremy Hyatt, Angela Hult, Stephanie Loughney, Amanda Meyer, Dan McGrath, Heidi Nielsen and Erinn Warner.
Additionally, there were almost 200 volunteers on race day, and a total of 1500 volunteer hours were dedicated to planning and implementing the race.
Race for the Roses was sponsored by Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, United Healthcare, TriMet, Wentworth Subaru, K-Swiss, 97.1 Charlie FM, Fit Right Northwest, AA Sports, Archery Summit, Bill Newcomer, Boyd Coffee Company, bridgeport brewpub, Gleukos, Oregon Convention Center, Sunshine Dairy Foods and vitamin waterzero.
Race results and additional information can be found at www.race4theroses.org.
Albertina Kerr’s race began more than 100 years ago and is just as urgent today. Every day we help children, families and adults in Oregon who face mental health challenges and developmental disabilities, empowering them to lead fuller, self-determined lives. Albertina Kerr spends 91 cents of every dollar to help Oregonians. Community support makes this vital work possible.
A volunteer committee was integral in planning the event including Chairman Jason Yamamoto, Jessica Brandes, Rivah Feldman, Allison Gourley, Alli Graham, Bob Gravely, Jeremy Hyatt, Angela Hult, Stephanie Loughney, Amanda Meyer, Dan McGrath, Heidi Nielsen and Erinn Warner.
Additionally, there were almost 200 volunteers on race day, and a total of 1500 volunteer hours were dedicated to planning and implementing the race.
Race for the Roses was sponsored by Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, United Healthcare, TriMet, Wentworth Subaru, K-Swiss, 97.1 Charlie FM, Fit Right Northwest, AA Sports, Archery Summit, Bill Newcomer, Boyd Coffee Company, bridgeport brewpub, Gleukos, Oregon Convention Center, Sunshine Dairy Foods and vitamin waterzero.
Race results and additional information can be found at www.race4theroses.org.
Albertina Kerr’s race began more than 100 years ago and is just as urgent today. Every day we help children, families and adults in Oregon who face mental health challenges and developmental disabilities, empowering them to lead fuller, self-determined lives. Albertina Kerr spends 91 cents of every dollar to help Oregonians. Community support makes this vital work possible.
Race Report: 2010 Spring Classic Duathlon
(4-5-10) Submitted by Dave Campbell - It was a somber mood for the 270 athletes assembled at the start line for this year’s Northwest multisport season opener in April 3 in Portland. This year's Spring Classic Duathlon featured wet roads, temperatures in the low 40s, howling winds on Marine Drive, and dark, gloomy skies all left an impression on the hardy souls who came out to race. The good news was, aside from a few, light sprinkles it really didn’t rain!
The first race of the new season is always challenging, and after a fairly mild Northwest winter, the event’s 5k run,15-mile bike, 5k proved challenging. In my opinion, the two-run bike sandwich format is more demanding than the more common swim, bike, run combo of the sport of triathlon. The second run, in particular, is always tough. The spring duathlon’s combination makes for almost a 50/50 split of running and biking time so a few different names get in the mix with the usual favorites. The absence of a swim, though, and the flat course with reasonable distances make it a great early season test. The last few years have seen increasingly deep, competitive fields and some very impressive times.
Defending champion Jay Monda, 28, of Vancouver, WA was two minutes off his blazing performance of last year and this year he had to settle for second. The man that won, leading from start to finish was last year’s runner up Eric Cech of Portland. Coming in off the first run in a blistering 16:20, Cech never looked back. Cech sailed through the wind-whipped bike course in 36:57, third best on the day. Top biker John Banks (age 27 from Clackamas) could manage only 9th overall in this field of powerful runners. Cech’s second run (17:32) was second best on the day (A.J. LaFrenz logged a 16:55 in a relay) allowing him to break the tape in 1:12:29, nearly a minute clear of the always impressive Monda (1:13:21). Cech, 32, was over a minute faster than last year in chillier, more difficult conditions. Third overall was Jake Barauat, 32, of Happy Valley, OR in 1:14:58. Mark Wilson, aged 40 from Portland was top Master in 1:17:37, also good for tenth overall. He was just 21 seconds clear of Sean Campbell (second place in the men’s Masters field), who annually makes the long trek from Klamath Falls to participate in the event.
46-year-old Ann Davidson of Portland led the women in from the first run in a very solid 19:06 with Brynje Enderle right on her heels. Enderle, 32, also from Portland blitzed the bike leg in 40:58, fastest on the day, to sail into T2 with a solid lead. Her 19:24 second run was the days fastest and she was the overall women’s champion in 1:22:24 and 22nd overall. To slow down only 18 seconds on her second run showed her strength and fitness for the season ahead. Davidson hung on for second (1:23:27) and at 14 years Enderle’s senior, the Masters title as well! Third in 1:27:27 was Stephanie Snyder, 40, of Salem.
Another performance of note was the ageless Lauren Binder, 62, placing fifth overall among the women and 52nd of the 271 starters in 1:32:49. Another ageless wonder, Kirk Rose of Albany, smiled his way around the course in 1:42:59, a bit over a minute behind his 60-64 age group winner Patrick Cross of Hillsboro. At last year’s event, Rose had just been hit by a car and feared his injuries would not allow him to compete anymore. The oldest finisher was Wally Schwane,67, of Camas, WA in 2:25:09 and the youngest was 13-year-old Riley McCammon of Happy Valley in a solid 1:49:32.
April is filled with “pool swim” triathlons throughout the region as the weather continues to improve as we reach the summer months. Everyone’s fitness is on the upswing as well so keep training, keep smiling and striving to improve, and I’ll see you at the races.
The first race of the new season is always challenging, and after a fairly mild Northwest winter, the event’s 5k run,15-mile bike, 5k proved challenging. In my opinion, the two-run bike sandwich format is more demanding than the more common swim, bike, run combo of the sport of triathlon. The second run, in particular, is always tough. The spring duathlon’s combination makes for almost a 50/50 split of running and biking time so a few different names get in the mix with the usual favorites. The absence of a swim, though, and the flat course with reasonable distances make it a great early season test. The last few years have seen increasingly deep, competitive fields and some very impressive times.
Defending champion Jay Monda, 28, of Vancouver, WA was two minutes off his blazing performance of last year and this year he had to settle for second. The man that won, leading from start to finish was last year’s runner up Eric Cech of Portland. Coming in off the first run in a blistering 16:20, Cech never looked back. Cech sailed through the wind-whipped bike course in 36:57, third best on the day. Top biker John Banks (age 27 from Clackamas) could manage only 9th overall in this field of powerful runners. Cech’s second run (17:32) was second best on the day (A.J. LaFrenz logged a 16:55 in a relay) allowing him to break the tape in 1:12:29, nearly a minute clear of the always impressive Monda (1:13:21). Cech, 32, was over a minute faster than last year in chillier, more difficult conditions. Third overall was Jake Barauat, 32, of Happy Valley, OR in 1:14:58. Mark Wilson, aged 40 from Portland was top Master in 1:17:37, also good for tenth overall. He was just 21 seconds clear of Sean Campbell (second place in the men’s Masters field), who annually makes the long trek from Klamath Falls to participate in the event.
46-year-old Ann Davidson of Portland led the women in from the first run in a very solid 19:06 with Brynje Enderle right on her heels. Enderle, 32, also from Portland blitzed the bike leg in 40:58, fastest on the day, to sail into T2 with a solid lead. Her 19:24 second run was the days fastest and she was the overall women’s champion in 1:22:24 and 22nd overall. To slow down only 18 seconds on her second run showed her strength and fitness for the season ahead. Davidson hung on for second (1:23:27) and at 14 years Enderle’s senior, the Masters title as well! Third in 1:27:27 was Stephanie Snyder, 40, of Salem.
Another performance of note was the ageless Lauren Binder, 62, placing fifth overall among the women and 52nd of the 271 starters in 1:32:49. Another ageless wonder, Kirk Rose of Albany, smiled his way around the course in 1:42:59, a bit over a minute behind his 60-64 age group winner Patrick Cross of Hillsboro. At last year’s event, Rose had just been hit by a car and feared his injuries would not allow him to compete anymore. The oldest finisher was Wally Schwane,67, of Camas, WA in 2:25:09 and the youngest was 13-year-old Riley McCammon of Happy Valley in a solid 1:49:32.
April is filled with “pool swim” triathlons throughout the region as the weather continues to improve as we reach the summer months. Everyone’s fitness is on the upswing as well so keep training, keep smiling and striving to improve, and I’ll see you at the races.
Portland's Red Lizard Running Club and Foot Traffic Team Up to Provide Shoes to Marshall H.S. Track & Field Team
(4-2-10) From Press Release - Portland's Red Lizard Running Club and the Foot Traffic running store put on a fantastic benefit event for 20 Marshall High school track and field athletes on Thursday, April 1. Through generous discounts offered by all the major running shoe brands, the proceeds from the Red Lizard Five Miler race were able to pay for new shoes for all members of the Marshall team.
"In the past, proceeds from from our race were given to the school that showed up with the most supporters," explains Red Lizard Five Miler Race Diretor, Torrey Lindbo. "This year the club wanted to find a way to benefit students who really need the support and might not be able to afford to run a race to raise funds for their school. I think we have come up with a great way to do just that."
In addition to training shoes, students were also able to help themselves to a pile of spike bags, shirts, and pairs of spikes which were generously donated by Nike, adidas, Mizuno, and the Red Lizards. "For the first year of doing this event, I think this event was a huge success," states Foot Traffic owner, Sean Rivers. "We really enjoyed having the students here; they were a great group of kids."
Sarah Scholl, a Red Lizard member who was on hand to help support the students, summarized the event well: "I think everyone was so overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity. They're obviously good kids and really trying to do something good for themselves. They all look like they support each other too, which I think is really cool. There were a couple of the guys who were really choked up when I told them to have a good season...it was more 'yeah, now we can'."
Brian Hansen, the Red Lizard Scholarship Fund coordinator, put together a fantastic event. Between coordinating with Marshall High coach Mollie Starr on logistics, working with Foot Traffic to make sure proceeds from the race would cover shoe costs, coming up with piles of giveaways for the students, and picking up a stack of pizza so the kids went home with dinner as well as some new shoes, Brian was instrumental in making this event the success that it was. The soft spoken Hansen shrugs, "I think that went well." Indeed it did, and the Red Lizards are looking forward to making the race and Scholarship Fund benefit bigger and better next year.
The entire Marshall squad wasn't able to make it out for this event, but Foot Traffic is keeping a roster at their store so that the other athletes can still get their shoes.
Photos from event can be found here: redlizards.smugmug.com
"In the past, proceeds from from our race were given to the school that showed up with the most supporters," explains Red Lizard Five Miler Race Diretor, Torrey Lindbo. "This year the club wanted to find a way to benefit students who really need the support and might not be able to afford to run a race to raise funds for their school. I think we have come up with a great way to do just that."
In addition to training shoes, students were also able to help themselves to a pile of spike bags, shirts, and pairs of spikes which were generously donated by Nike, adidas, Mizuno, and the Red Lizards. "For the first year of doing this event, I think this event was a huge success," states Foot Traffic owner, Sean Rivers. "We really enjoyed having the students here; they were a great group of kids."
Sarah Scholl, a Red Lizard member who was on hand to help support the students, summarized the event well: "I think everyone was so overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity. They're obviously good kids and really trying to do something good for themselves. They all look like they support each other too, which I think is really cool. There were a couple of the guys who were really choked up when I told them to have a good season...it was more 'yeah, now we can'."
Brian Hansen, the Red Lizard Scholarship Fund coordinator, put together a fantastic event. Between coordinating with Marshall High coach Mollie Starr on logistics, working with Foot Traffic to make sure proceeds from the race would cover shoe costs, coming up with piles of giveaways for the students, and picking up a stack of pizza so the kids went home with dinner as well as some new shoes, Brian was instrumental in making this event the success that it was. The soft spoken Hansen shrugs, "I think that went well." Indeed it did, and the Red Lizards are looking forward to making the race and Scholarship Fund benefit bigger and better next year.
The entire Marshall squad wasn't able to make it out for this event, but Foot Traffic is keeping a roster at their store so that the other athletes can still get their shoes.
Photos from event can be found here: redlizards.smugmug.com
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