(9-14-09) Submitted by Kirk Rose - Saturday, September 12 date of this year's Black Hills Triathlon - an odd distance race consisting of a 1k swim, 30mi bike and 4.3k run - all perfectly matched to the venue in Olympia, WA.
While there certainly were some great performances, the greatest had to be the crew that made the event possible. It is my opinion that AA Sports puts on the best multi-sport events in the Northwest. How they do that is in there preparation, focus on details and making sure that everybody in the event is safe. Every triathlete should volunteer at least once to see what goes into such an event. Months of preparation in getting the database of entries set, ordering of awards, planning for the food at the event, checking the logistics to make sure there is electricity and water, getting permits for the road use and more. Then the days before are busy with setting up the transition area, measuring the course and checking for hazards, preparing the packets for the athletes, setting up packet pickup and marking the course with chalk, cones, candles, buoys in the water etc. Just the scheduling of bike support, course monitoring, course volunteers, getting fresh food to the venue and keeping the locals happy is a full time job in itself. I must say, GREAT JOB to AA Sports and to all those individuals who gave up their day to volunteer. The athletes and sportsmanship that they portrayed made this one event to remember.
Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon to Hold Shadow Run for Troops in Baghdad
(9-8-09) From Press Release - As runners take their start at the Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon on November 29, a very special group will also be participating thousands of miles away on the streets of Baghdad. The Seattle Marathon Association is extremely proud to announce the Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon Shadow Run in Baghdad.
At the request of U.S. soldiers based there, the marathon is introducing its first "Shadow Run," which means soldiers will participate in the marathon from the military base in Iraq on November 29. Soldiers will be registered runners for the Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon. They will receive everything that the runners in Seattle will be given including finisher medals, filled goody bags and participant shirts. They will also have their race results posted along with other runners on the SMA Web site.
Mark Piccone, a Washington state resident, Apache attack helicopter pilot and avid runner, had planned to run in this year's Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon - but then he was deployed on his second tour in Iraq. He contacted the Seattle Marathon Association and Amica to propose a "shadow run" at Camp Victory, which is located near Baghdad International Airport.
U.S. service members on the base are currently signing up to participate in the marathon (either a full or half marathon). The race in Baghdad will mirror the race events in Seattle - with a pre-race pasta party and entertainment along the route. Because of the time difference, the Baghdad race will actually finish ahead of the Seattle Marathon, so there will be video of the Baghdad race and the soldiers' results will be posted on race day in Seattle.
"Amica is extremely proud to support the Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon Shadow Run at Victory Base in Baghdad," said Bob DiMuccio, chairman, president and CEO of Amica Insurance. "Our employees countrywide are getting involved by creating care packages that contain essentials for U.S. soldiers involved in the marathon."
The Seattle Marathon Association has designed Baghdad Shadow Run shirts as a way for everyone to get involved and show their support for the troops. These shirts will celebrate the connection between Seattle runners and Baghdad soldiers. The shirts are selling for $16.50 and can be seen and purchased online here: http://www.seattlemarathon.org/marathon/baghdad.htm.
Two dollars from the sale of each shirt will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org), a nonprofit organization with headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, that supports programs and services for injured U.S. servicemen and women.
About Amica Insurance:
Amica Mutual Insurance Company, the nation's oldest mutual insurer of automobiles, was founded in 1907. The company is a national writer of automobile, homeowners, marine, and personal umbrella liability insurance. Life coverage is available through Amica Life Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary. Amica employs more than 3,200 people in 39 offices across the country.
About the Seattle Marathon Association:
The Seattle Marathon Association (SMA) is a non profit organization governed by a ten member Board of Directors. It is proud of its commitment to providing a quality running event in the Pacific Northwest, providing our sponsors with maximum exposure in association with the event and making a positive social and economic impact on the city of Seattle. The Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon, Marathon Walk, Half Marathon and Half Marathon Walk will take place Sunday, November 29, 2009. The marathon course is USATF- and AIMS-certified and is a Boston Marathon qualifier. Visit www.seattlemarathon.org to find out more about the race and sign up as a participant.
About Wounded Warrior Project:
Wounded Warrior Project is a non-profit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. WWP serves to raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women, to help severely injured service members aid and assist each other and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. For more information, please call 877 TEAM WWP (832-6997) or visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
At the request of U.S. soldiers based there, the marathon is introducing its first "Shadow Run," which means soldiers will participate in the marathon from the military base in Iraq on November 29. Soldiers will be registered runners for the Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon. They will receive everything that the runners in Seattle will be given including finisher medals, filled goody bags and participant shirts. They will also have their race results posted along with other runners on the SMA Web site.
Mark Piccone, a Washington state resident, Apache attack helicopter pilot and avid runner, had planned to run in this year's Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon - but then he was deployed on his second tour in Iraq. He contacted the Seattle Marathon Association and Amica to propose a "shadow run" at Camp Victory, which is located near Baghdad International Airport.
U.S. service members on the base are currently signing up to participate in the marathon (either a full or half marathon). The race in Baghdad will mirror the race events in Seattle - with a pre-race pasta party and entertainment along the route. Because of the time difference, the Baghdad race will actually finish ahead of the Seattle Marathon, so there will be video of the Baghdad race and the soldiers' results will be posted on race day in Seattle.
"Amica is extremely proud to support the Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon Shadow Run at Victory Base in Baghdad," said Bob DiMuccio, chairman, president and CEO of Amica Insurance. "Our employees countrywide are getting involved by creating care packages that contain essentials for U.S. soldiers involved in the marathon."
The Seattle Marathon Association has designed Baghdad Shadow Run shirts as a way for everyone to get involved and show their support for the troops. These shirts will celebrate the connection between Seattle runners and Baghdad soldiers. The shirts are selling for $16.50 and can be seen and purchased online here: http://www.seattlemarathon.org/marathon/baghdad.htm.
Two dollars from the sale of each shirt will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org), a nonprofit organization with headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, that supports programs and services for injured U.S. servicemen and women.
About Amica Insurance:
Amica Mutual Insurance Company, the nation's oldest mutual insurer of automobiles, was founded in 1907. The company is a national writer of automobile, homeowners, marine, and personal umbrella liability insurance. Life coverage is available through Amica Life Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary. Amica employs more than 3,200 people in 39 offices across the country.
About the Seattle Marathon Association:
The Seattle Marathon Association (SMA) is a non profit organization governed by a ten member Board of Directors. It is proud of its commitment to providing a quality running event in the Pacific Northwest, providing our sponsors with maximum exposure in association with the event and making a positive social and economic impact on the city of Seattle. The Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon, Marathon Walk, Half Marathon and Half Marathon Walk will take place Sunday, November 29, 2009. The marathon course is USATF- and AIMS-certified and is a Boston Marathon qualifier. Visit www.seattlemarathon.org to find out more about the race and sign up as a participant.
About Wounded Warrior Project:
Wounded Warrior Project is a non-profit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. WWP serves to raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women, to help severely injured service members aid and assist each other and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. For more information, please call 877 TEAM WWP (832-6997) or visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Race Report: 2009 Scoggins Valley Triathlon
(9-8-09) Submitted by Dave Campbell - Ah, the late season... you really never know what to expect. There can be great race turnouts, very light race turnouts and competitors can be flying or totally burnt out. Ironman Canada has typically had a big impact on late-August and early September races in our area but there is another factor... weather! Athletes will tolerate rain in the early season because they are so rarin' to go and get out and race. But after a long season of glorious sunshine, when we awake to darkness, cool, breezy air and showers, some of us are inclined to just crawl back under the covers
Such was the setting Saturday for the Scoggins Valley Triathlon, the final Hagg Lake Triathlon of the season and one of the last Olympic distance races in the Northwest. Thankfully, it wasn't too cold, although the fast descents on the bike course were definitely... invigorating. But for the 77 hardy souls (or long season survivors?) that came to race the Olympic distance (and 18 duathletes and 122 Sprint distance athletes) it sure was wet!
44-year-old relay swimmer Perry Bishop of Portland led a small lead group out of the warm and muddy reservoir water and up the long climb into transition in 21:27. 28-year-old Carla Shrum, also of Portland and also on a relay was the first woman and 8th overall in 24:50. Transition was the place where some, such as myself, opted to let some time tick away while we wrestled wet clothing onto our wet bodies in the hope that the added warmth on the bike was worth the seemingly mammoth amounts of time that flittered away while we struggled. Of course, others stuck to the basics and hoped the effort kept them warm in the mid-50 degree air.
The Hagg Lake bike course is well-suited to my cycling background, and despite having to stop for an apparent flat (wow, my decal that covers the valve hole on my disc wheel for aerodynamics isn't much of a time saver when the water forces it loose and I have to stop to tear it off) I posted the top time of 1:05:49. "Team Tedder's" Jeff Tedder (Bishop's biker) was about a minute back but the next cyclist was almost five minutes in arrears. The turnaround and a couple of the fast downhill sweeping turns required a bit more caution in the rain but the small field was ultimately a blessing when it came time to pass as many were a bit scared of the wet roads. 51-year-old Bridget Dawson of Portland, 4th woman out of the water, moved firmly into the women's lead with a 1:18:51 bike split (24th overall).
I injured my left hip flexor at Pacific Crest in late-June and have run very sparingly since so the run was certainly my biggest challenge. Not surprisingly, I was slow but thankfully pain-free. I survived the run in 44:12, fourth best on the day to win overall in 2:18:06, far from a fast Hagg Lake time but I was happy my hip was working again. The rain certainly slowed us all down a bit. 29-year-old Josh Speer came off the bike 5th but ran a race-best 41:35 to come up to 2nd overall in 2:22 flat with 3- year-old Trevor Yates third in 2:23:41. Dawson, as always, continue to impress with a 45:12 run, 10th best overall, crossing the line 7th overall (2:33:59) and first woman by nearly five minutes!
Cindy Toraya, 40, of Tacoma, WA put together a very consistent race (only 20 seconds slower than Dawson on the bike and only 30 seconds slower on the run) to finish second overall. Seattle's Jodie Totten, age 24, was third in 2:45:39.
Team Tedder (runner Elaine Testa) narrowly won the relay by just 22 seconds over Team Homebrew (Stephen Sutton, Gary Szalay and Kenneth McNaught) in 2:27:05. Notably, 58-year-old Michael Godfrey of Portland was a very impressive 7th overall in 2:30:09. After Dawson generously gave up her Masters trophy (the overall received one as well) Toraya took home Masters honors and I followed her lead with Joe Rozanek of Scappoose receiving Top Master in 2:25:28.
42-year-old duathlete Dave Florence of Canby, who led from the gun, "sandbagged" his final run, allowing his good friend Rui Zhu, 33, from Salem to catch him with the two crossing equal on time 1:57:38 but Zhu breaking the tape first. 31-year-old Toni Becker of Bend won the women's 5k Run-40k Bike-5k Run duathlon in 2:22:09, 18 minutes clear of second place in a very small women's field.
40-year-old Marcelo Silva of Beaverton repeated his win at Mid-Summer with overall victory here in a solid 1:09:18 ahead of a couple of very promising youngsters. 14-year-old Hayden Fawcett of Happy Valley, OR was second overall in 1:12:37 in a very impressive performance while 19-year-old James Ferris (Mulino, OR) was third in 1:15:28. Micah Ramsey, 36, of Portland topped the women's field in 1:23:45, bettering most of the men enroute to 14th overall! Only two minutes separated the next six places overall in a hotly contested women's sprint race with 28-year-old Sarah Holman of Beaverton the next across the line in 1:25:23 and Kendall Burnham, 34, another 30 seconds back for third.
So, what's next? There are still lots of fun triathlons around the Northwest most weekends. The ages of the results tell another story, too however - kids are back in school and we parents are now busy again with student activities. And then there is cyclocross! Or, a well-deserved break from competition while enjoying the fall weather with hiking, fishing, or other outdoor pursuits. Ah, yes the late season. So, stay active, enjoy the fall, and whether sooner or later I will see you at the races!
Such was the setting Saturday for the Scoggins Valley Triathlon, the final Hagg Lake Triathlon of the season and one of the last Olympic distance races in the Northwest. Thankfully, it wasn't too cold, although the fast descents on the bike course were definitely... invigorating. But for the 77 hardy souls (or long season survivors?) that came to race the Olympic distance (and 18 duathletes and 122 Sprint distance athletes) it sure was wet!
44-year-old relay swimmer Perry Bishop of Portland led a small lead group out of the warm and muddy reservoir water and up the long climb into transition in 21:27. 28-year-old Carla Shrum, also of Portland and also on a relay was the first woman and 8th overall in 24:50. Transition was the place where some, such as myself, opted to let some time tick away while we wrestled wet clothing onto our wet bodies in the hope that the added warmth on the bike was worth the seemingly mammoth amounts of time that flittered away while we struggled. Of course, others stuck to the basics and hoped the effort kept them warm in the mid-50 degree air.
The Hagg Lake bike course is well-suited to my cycling background, and despite having to stop for an apparent flat (wow, my decal that covers the valve hole on my disc wheel for aerodynamics isn't much of a time saver when the water forces it loose and I have to stop to tear it off) I posted the top time of 1:05:49. "Team Tedder's" Jeff Tedder (Bishop's biker) was about a minute back but the next cyclist was almost five minutes in arrears. The turnaround and a couple of the fast downhill sweeping turns required a bit more caution in the rain but the small field was ultimately a blessing when it came time to pass as many were a bit scared of the wet roads. 51-year-old Bridget Dawson of Portland, 4th woman out of the water, moved firmly into the women's lead with a 1:18:51 bike split (24th overall).
I injured my left hip flexor at Pacific Crest in late-June and have run very sparingly since so the run was certainly my biggest challenge. Not surprisingly, I was slow but thankfully pain-free. I survived the run in 44:12, fourth best on the day to win overall in 2:18:06, far from a fast Hagg Lake time but I was happy my hip was working again. The rain certainly slowed us all down a bit. 29-year-old Josh Speer came off the bike 5th but ran a race-best 41:35 to come up to 2nd overall in 2:22 flat with 3- year-old Trevor Yates third in 2:23:41. Dawson, as always, continue to impress with a 45:12 run, 10th best overall, crossing the line 7th overall (2:33:59) and first woman by nearly five minutes!
Cindy Toraya, 40, of Tacoma, WA put together a very consistent race (only 20 seconds slower than Dawson on the bike and only 30 seconds slower on the run) to finish second overall. Seattle's Jodie Totten, age 24, was third in 2:45:39.
Team Tedder (runner Elaine Testa) narrowly won the relay by just 22 seconds over Team Homebrew (Stephen Sutton, Gary Szalay and Kenneth McNaught) in 2:27:05. Notably, 58-year-old Michael Godfrey of Portland was a very impressive 7th overall in 2:30:09. After Dawson generously gave up her Masters trophy (the overall received one as well) Toraya took home Masters honors and I followed her lead with Joe Rozanek of Scappoose receiving Top Master in 2:25:28.
42-year-old duathlete Dave Florence of Canby, who led from the gun, "sandbagged" his final run, allowing his good friend Rui Zhu, 33, from Salem to catch him with the two crossing equal on time 1:57:38 but Zhu breaking the tape first. 31-year-old Toni Becker of Bend won the women's 5k Run-40k Bike-5k Run duathlon in 2:22:09, 18 minutes clear of second place in a very small women's field.
40-year-old Marcelo Silva of Beaverton repeated his win at Mid-Summer with overall victory here in a solid 1:09:18 ahead of a couple of very promising youngsters. 14-year-old Hayden Fawcett of Happy Valley, OR was second overall in 1:12:37 in a very impressive performance while 19-year-old James Ferris (Mulino, OR) was third in 1:15:28. Micah Ramsey, 36, of Portland topped the women's field in 1:23:45, bettering most of the men enroute to 14th overall! Only two minutes separated the next six places overall in a hotly contested women's sprint race with 28-year-old Sarah Holman of Beaverton the next across the line in 1:25:23 and Kendall Burnham, 34, another 30 seconds back for third.
So, what's next? There are still lots of fun triathlons around the Northwest most weekends. The ages of the results tell another story, too however - kids are back in school and we parents are now busy again with student activities. And then there is cyclocross! Or, a well-deserved break from competition while enjoying the fall weather with hiking, fishing, or other outdoor pursuits. Ah, yes the late season. So, stay active, enjoy the fall, and whether sooner or later I will see you at the races!
Run Like Hell Back for Lucky #7 in Portland, Bend Race Added
(9-4-09) From Press Release - Last year, more than 3,000 runners and walkers crossed the finish line in all three races at the fall running of Portland's Run Like Hell Half Marathon, 10k and 5k. Run Like Hell is a Halloween-themed race that sees participants dressed in full costume for a run through Portland's urban parks and along its waterfront areas along the Willamette River. Now a running tradition in Portland, the race celebrates its 7th annual running in 2009. This year's event will be held Sunday, October 25 in Portland, OR. A half marathon, 5k and 10k will again be offered and is a benefit for P:EAR.
From the starting line near downtown's Pioneer Square, the half marathon course takes runners through the Pearl District and includes scenic views of the changing autumn leaves as well as Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Duniway Park, Terwilliger Park and Mt. Hood in the distance.
Not up for a half marathon? Dress up in costume and come do the fast flat and fun 5k or 10k events.
Party in Pioneer Square after with the great northwest sounds of the Freak Mountain Ramblers, beer from Redhook, and food from Buffalo Wild Wings, all included in your registration!
Run Like Hell Bend Debuts in 2009
Take two great events (Run Like Hell Portland and Bridge to Brews), combine them and move them to a great location (Bend, of course!) and you get one hell of an event!
Run Like Hell is gonna take Bend by storm! So why not be a part of the first ever running? Like the Portland edition, the half marathon event has a beautiful and scenic course that incorporates both long and windy roads as well as the downtown metropolitan feel. There is lots of entertainment on the course and plenty of amenities along the way to keep you going! Don’t feel like a half marathon? Dress in costume and try the flat and fun 5k event!
The after-race party at the Deschutes Brewery has a costume contest for those who dress up, beer (from Deschutes), great food and prizes (included in registration), and much much more!
For more information about these events, visit www.terrapinevents.com.
From the starting line near downtown's Pioneer Square, the half marathon course takes runners through the Pearl District and includes scenic views of the changing autumn leaves as well as Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Duniway Park, Terwilliger Park and Mt. Hood in the distance.
Not up for a half marathon? Dress up in costume and come do the fast flat and fun 5k or 10k events.
Party in Pioneer Square after with the great northwest sounds of the Freak Mountain Ramblers, beer from Redhook, and food from Buffalo Wild Wings, all included in your registration!
Run Like Hell Bend Debuts in 2009
Take two great events (Run Like Hell Portland and Bridge to Brews), combine them and move them to a great location (Bend, of course!) and you get one hell of an event!
Run Like Hell is gonna take Bend by storm! So why not be a part of the first ever running? Like the Portland edition, the half marathon event has a beautiful and scenic course that incorporates both long and windy roads as well as the downtown metropolitan feel. There is lots of entertainment on the course and plenty of amenities along the way to keep you going! Don’t feel like a half marathon? Dress in costume and try the flat and fun 5k event!
The after-race party at the Deschutes Brewery has a costume contest for those who dress up, beer (from Deschutes), great food and prizes (included in registration), and much much more!
For more information about these events, visit www.terrapinevents.com.
Oregon's Ritzenhein named Athlete of the Week
(9-2-09) From USATF Press Release - Dathan Ritzenhein has been named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week after setting the American record in the men's 5,000 meters Friday at the at the Weltklasse meet in Zurich, Switzerland.
A 2008 Olympic marathoner, Ritzenhein broke Bob Kennedy's 13-year-old American record by almost two seconds, crossing the line in 12 minutes 56.27 seconds. It was an almost 20 second personal best for Ritzenhein, which makes him the fastest American in history and only the third American ever to run under 13 minutes. The previous record of 12:58.21 was set by Kennedy in Zurich in 1996.
Now in its eighth year, USATF's Athlete of the Week program is designed to recognize outstanding performers at all levels of the sport. USATF names a new honoree each week and features the athlete on the USATF website. Selections are based on top performances and results from the previous week.
2009 USATF Athlete of the Week Winners: January 6, Mason Finley; January 13, Amber Campbell; January 20, Josh Cox; January 27, German Fernandez; February 3, Ashton Eaton; February 10, Shalane Flanagan; February 17, Galen Rupp; February 24, Dexter Faulk; March 3, Terrence Trammell; March 10, Diana Pickler; March 17, Galen Rupp; March 24, Sumi Onodera-Leonard; March 31, German Fernandez; April 7, Cyrus Hostetler; April 14, Curtis Beach; April 21, Kara Goucher; April 28, Mason Finley; May 5, Chris Derrick; May 12, Natalie Willer; May 19, Will Claye; May 26, Nadine O'Connor; June 2, Tyson Gay; June 9, Dwight Phillips; June 16, Galen Rupp; June 23, Kami Semick; June 30, Dawn Harper; July 7, Raevyn Rogers; July 14, Ryan Crouser; July 28, Anton Krupicka; August 11, Rita Hanscom; August 19, Christian Cantwell; August 26, Trey Hardee; September 1, Dathan Ritzenhein.
BEST MARKS WEEK ENDING AUGUST 30
MEN
100 - 9.95 Doc Patton (Nike) - Zurich, SUI 8/28
200 - 20.56 Thomas Hunter (unat) - Merksem, BEL 9/29
400 - 44.21 LaShawn Merritt (Nike) - Zurich, SUI 8/28
800 - 1:44.86 Nick Symmonds (OTC Elite) - Zurich, SUI 9/28
1500 - 3:36.94 Lopez Lomong (Nike) - Zurich, SUI 8/28
5000 - 12:56.27 Dathan Ritzenhein (Nike) - Zurich, SUI 8/28 AMERICAN RECORD
110H - 13.17 Terrence Trammell (TSA) - Zurich, SUI 8/28
400H - 49.25 Bershawn Jackson (Nike) - Padova, ITA 8/29
HJ - 2.23/7-3.75 Andra Manson (Nike) - Tallinn, EST 8/25
TJ - 17.04/55-11 Brandon Roulhac (HPC Elite) - Zurich, SUI 8/28
JT - 80.11/262-10 Mike Hazle (Nike) - Tallinn, EST 8/25
WOMEN
100 - 10.86 Carmelita Jeter (Nike) - Zurich, SUI 8/28
400 - 48.94 Sanya Richards (Nike) - Zurich, SUI 8/28 World leader
800 - 2:02.22 Morgan Uceny (Reebok) - Padova, ITA 8/29
1500 - 3:59.38 Anna Willard (Nike) - Zurich, SUI 8/28 U.S. leader
100H - 12.48 Dawn Harper (Nike) - Zurich, SUI 8/28
HJ - 1.98/6-6 Chaunte Howard (Nike) - Zurich, SUI 8/28
PV - 4.61/15-1.5 Chelsea Johnson (Nike) - Zurich, SUI 8/28
LJ - 6.72/22-0.75 Hyleas Fountain (Nike) - Tallinn, EST 8/25
HT - 67.53/221-6 Amber Campbell (Mjolnir) - Padova, ITA 8/29
JT - 55.73/182-10 Rachel Yurkovich (Oregon) - Riga, LAT 8/26
A 2008 Olympic marathoner, Ritzenhein broke Bob Kennedy's 13-year-old American record by almost two seconds, crossing the line in 12 minutes 56.27 seconds. It was an almost 20 second personal best for Ritzenhein, which makes him the fastest American in history and only the third American ever to run under 13 minutes. The previous record of 12:58.21 was set by Kennedy in Zurich in 1996.
Now in its eighth year, USATF's Athlete of the Week program is designed to recognize outstanding performers at all levels of the sport. USATF names a new honoree each week and features the athlete on the USATF website. Selections are based on top performances and results from the previous week.
2009 USATF Athlete of the Week Winners: January 6, Mason Finley; January 13, Amber Campbell; January 20, Josh Cox; January 27, German Fernandez; February 3, Ashton Eaton; February 10, Shalane Flanagan; February 17, Galen Rupp; February 24, Dexter Faulk; March 3, Terrence Trammell; March 10, Diana Pickler; March 17, Galen Rupp; March 24, Sumi Onodera-Leonard; March 31, German Fernandez; April 7, Cyrus Hostetler; April 14, Curtis Beach; April 21, Kara Goucher; April 28, Mason Finley; May 5, Chris Derrick; May 12, Natalie Willer; May 19, Will Claye; May 26, Nadine O'Connor; June 2, Tyson Gay; June 9, Dwight Phillips; June 16, Galen Rupp; June 23, Kami Semick; June 30, Dawn Harper; July 7, Raevyn Rogers; July 14, Ryan Crouser; July 28, Anton Krupicka; August 11, Rita Hanscom; August 19, Christian Cantwell; August 26, Trey Hardee; September 1, Dathan Ritzenhein.
BEST MARKS WEEK ENDING AUGUST 30
MEN
100 - 9.95 Doc Patton (Nike) - Zurich, SUI 8/28
200 - 20.56 Thomas Hunter (unat) - Merksem, BEL 9/29
400 - 44.21 LaShawn Merritt (Nike) - Zurich, SUI 8/28
800 - 1:44.86 Nick Symmonds (OTC Elite) - Zurich, SUI 9/28
1500 - 3:36.94 Lopez Lomong (Nike) - Zurich, SUI 8/28
5000 - 12:56.27 Dathan Ritzenhein (Nike) - Zurich, SUI 8/28 AMERICAN RECORD
110H - 13.17 Terrence Trammell (TSA) - Zurich, SUI 8/28
400H - 49.25 Bershawn Jackson (Nike) - Padova, ITA 8/29
HJ - 2.23/7-3.75 Andra Manson (Nike) - Tallinn, EST 8/25
TJ - 17.04/55-11 Brandon Roulhac (HPC Elite) - Zurich, SUI 8/28
JT - 80.11/262-10 Mike Hazle (Nike) - Tallinn, EST 8/25
WOMEN
100 - 10.86 Carmelita Jeter (Nike) - Zurich, SUI 8/28
400 - 48.94 Sanya Richards (Nike) - Zurich, SUI 8/28 World leader
800 - 2:02.22 Morgan Uceny (Reebok) - Padova, ITA 8/29
1500 - 3:59.38 Anna Willard (Nike) - Zurich, SUI 8/28 U.S. leader
100H - 12.48 Dawn Harper (Nike) - Zurich, SUI 8/28
HJ - 1.98/6-6 Chaunte Howard (Nike) - Zurich, SUI 8/28
PV - 4.61/15-1.5 Chelsea Johnson (Nike) - Zurich, SUI 8/28
LJ - 6.72/22-0.75 Hyleas Fountain (Nike) - Tallinn, EST 8/25
HT - 67.53/221-6 Amber Campbell (Mjolnir) - Padova, ITA 8/29
JT - 55.73/182-10 Rachel Yurkovich (Oregon) - Riga, LAT 8/26
Girls on the Run (GOTR) of Deschutes County Announces Fall Lineup
(9-1-09) From Press Release - GOTR of Deschutes County is one of over 150 prevention based after-school programs established throughout North America with the mission of "educating and preparing girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living." We combine the power of running with the discussion of important issues to empower participants with self-awareness, a sense of achievement and a foundation in team building. The fun and uplifting curricula were created by former teacher, counselor and triathlete, Molly Barker, to enhance the social, mental, physical and emotional health of girls 8-14 years of age.
Presently our local council is seeking athletes to participate in our SOLEMATES campaign. SOLEMATES is a charity running program where men and women who pursue individual goals, such as running a marathon, raise money to help change the lives of girls. Simply sign up for your event of choice, register for SOLEMATES and begin. The on-line process is easy and creates a customized web page for you to email to your friends a family. The fundraising commitment is only $262 - a task that is very attainable. For marathoners, just one dollar per mile from 10 people and you're there! Included upon registration is a t-shirt or technical singlet + premiums from our sponsors. On-line training programs and inspirational emails keep you motivated and there are incentive prizes for those exceeding fundraising minimums. For a limited time GOTR of Deschutes County will offer to pay for or reimburse your chosen race registration fee of up to $100 if you sign up on behalf of our council! Take advantage of this special offer & run your race for free. Email heidi@deschutescountygotr.org for details.
If you are in Central Oregon be sure to join us for two special events. On Friday, October 2 at 7pm at Summit High School we will be hosting a special screening of the award-winning running documentary The Long Green Line. Come watch legendary York X-Country Coach Joe Newton and his team in their quest to earn their 25th state title! Tickets are available at www.deschutescountygotr.org for $10 per adult & $5 per student. Come early for pizza and a raffle!
Finally, be sure to join us for the 1st Annual New Balance Girls on the Run 5K scheduled for Thanksgiving morning in the Old Mill District in Bend. Wear your turkey feathers, challenge the pilgrim and join our scavenger hunt. Families and athletes of all levels are encouraged to join us for some good healthy fun. All proceeds will benefit the local after-school program and will help to provide program scholarships for children in need. Race registration details are coming to www.deschutescountygotr.org soon. Hope to see you there!
Presently our local council is seeking athletes to participate in our SOLEMATES campaign. SOLEMATES is a charity running program where men and women who pursue individual goals, such as running a marathon, raise money to help change the lives of girls. Simply sign up for your event of choice, register for SOLEMATES and begin. The on-line process is easy and creates a customized web page for you to email to your friends a family. The fundraising commitment is only $262 - a task that is very attainable. For marathoners, just one dollar per mile from 10 people and you're there! Included upon registration is a t-shirt or technical singlet + premiums from our sponsors. On-line training programs and inspirational emails keep you motivated and there are incentive prizes for those exceeding fundraising minimums. For a limited time GOTR of Deschutes County will offer to pay for or reimburse your chosen race registration fee of up to $100 if you sign up on behalf of our council! Take advantage of this special offer & run your race for free. Email heidi@deschutescountygotr.org for details.
If you are in Central Oregon be sure to join us for two special events. On Friday, October 2 at 7pm at Summit High School we will be hosting a special screening of the award-winning running documentary The Long Green Line. Come watch legendary York X-Country Coach Joe Newton and his team in their quest to earn their 25th state title! Tickets are available at www.deschutescountygotr.org for $10 per adult & $5 per student. Come early for pizza and a raffle!
Finally, be sure to join us for the 1st Annual New Balance Girls on the Run 5K scheduled for Thanksgiving morning in the Old Mill District in Bend. Wear your turkey feathers, challenge the pilgrim and join our scavenger hunt. Families and athletes of all levels are encouraged to join us for some good healthy fun. All proceeds will benefit the local after-school program and will help to provide program scholarships for children in need. Race registration details are coming to www.deschutescountygotr.org soon. Hope to see you there!
Portland's Ritzenhein smashes Kennedy's 5,000m AR
(8-28-09) From USATF Press Release - Dathan Ritzenhein set an American record in the men's 5,000 meters and Sanya Richards continued her quest to win her third Golden League crown Friday at the Weltklasse Zurich, the fifth leg of the AF Golden League 2009.
Thirteen years after Bob Kennedy set the American record of 12:58.21 in the 5,000 meters at the Weltklasse Zurich meeting , 2008 Olympic marathoner Dathan Ritzenhein smashed that record by almost 2 seconds finishing third in 12 minutes 56.27 seconds. It was an almost 20 second personal best for Ritzenhein, which makes him the second-fastest non-African in history and only the third American ever to run under 13 minutes.
2009 world champion Sanya Richards won the women's 400m in a world-leading 48.94. Even with three-time world 200m champion Allyson Felix coming after her off the turn, Richards sped away down the final straight to run her third-fastest time ever. Felix finished a distant second in 49.83. Richards is now five-for- five in Golden League meetings this season.
The women's 100m was a rematch from last week's world championships featuring seven of the eight Berlin finalists in the race. Two-time world bronze medalist Carmelita Jeter shot out of the blocks when the gun went off and powered to the finish for the win in 10.86. Jeter was the only woman to break 11 seconds. Reigning Olympic and World champion Shelly-Ann Fraser (JAM) was fourth in 11.10 and Berlin silver medalist Kerron Stewart (JAM) was once again the runner-up in 11.04.
Anna Willard became the fifth American woman ever to break the four-minute barrier in the women's 1,500m with her runner-up finish in 3:59.38. Before this year, only two Americans had ever broken that barrier. Berlin bronze medalist Shannon Rowbury was fourth in 4:00.81, and Christin Wurth-Thomas was fifth in 4:01.01.
2008 Olympic gold medalist Dawn Harper finished as the runner-up in the women's 100m hurdles, running 12.48 to reigning world champion Brigette Foster-Hylton's 12.46. Two-time USA Outdoor champion Ginnie Powell finished fifth in 12.70 and Lolo Jones was eighth in 13.06. On the men's side, three-time world silver medalist Terrence Trammell once again took runner-up honors, crossing the line in 13.17. Two-time world bronze medalist David Payne was fourth in 13.32 and Beijing bronze medalist David Oliver was fifth in 13.33.
The men's 400m finish was a mirror image of the podium at the Berlin World Championships. Reigning Olympic and World Outdoor champion LaShawn Merritt pulled away from '04 Olympic and two-time world champion Jeremy Wariner coming down the final stretch to win in 44.21. Wariner finished second in 44.62 and bronze medalist Renny Quow was third in 44.77.
For more information and complete results from the Weltklasse Zurich Golden League meeting, visit www.iaaf.org.
Thirteen years after Bob Kennedy set the American record of 12:58.21 in the 5,000 meters at the Weltklasse Zurich meeting , 2008 Olympic marathoner Dathan Ritzenhein smashed that record by almost 2 seconds finishing third in 12 minutes 56.27 seconds. It was an almost 20 second personal best for Ritzenhein, which makes him the second-fastest non-African in history and only the third American ever to run under 13 minutes.
2009 world champion Sanya Richards won the women's 400m in a world-leading 48.94. Even with three-time world 200m champion Allyson Felix coming after her off the turn, Richards sped away down the final straight to run her third-fastest time ever. Felix finished a distant second in 49.83. Richards is now five-for- five in Golden League meetings this season.
The women's 100m was a rematch from last week's world championships featuring seven of the eight Berlin finalists in the race. Two-time world bronze medalist Carmelita Jeter shot out of the blocks when the gun went off and powered to the finish for the win in 10.86. Jeter was the only woman to break 11 seconds. Reigning Olympic and World champion Shelly-Ann Fraser (JAM) was fourth in 11.10 and Berlin silver medalist Kerron Stewart (JAM) was once again the runner-up in 11.04.
Anna Willard became the fifth American woman ever to break the four-minute barrier in the women's 1,500m with her runner-up finish in 3:59.38. Before this year, only two Americans had ever broken that barrier. Berlin bronze medalist Shannon Rowbury was fourth in 4:00.81, and Christin Wurth-Thomas was fifth in 4:01.01.
2008 Olympic gold medalist Dawn Harper finished as the runner-up in the women's 100m hurdles, running 12.48 to reigning world champion Brigette Foster-Hylton's 12.46. Two-time USA Outdoor champion Ginnie Powell finished fifth in 12.70 and Lolo Jones was eighth in 13.06. On the men's side, three-time world silver medalist Terrence Trammell once again took runner-up honors, crossing the line in 13.17. Two-time world bronze medalist David Payne was fourth in 13.32 and Beijing bronze medalist David Oliver was fifth in 13.33.
The men's 400m finish was a mirror image of the podium at the Berlin World Championships. Reigning Olympic and World Outdoor champion LaShawn Merritt pulled away from '04 Olympic and two-time world champion Jeremy Wariner coming down the final stretch to win in 44.21. Wariner finished second in 44.62 and bronze medalist Renny Quow was third in 44.77.
For more information and complete results from the Weltklasse Zurich Golden League meeting, visit www.iaaf.org.
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