*Today's post title in honor of Billy Shakespeare's birthday
Okay so I've missed a couple of weekends' worth of recaps. SO SUE ME. Sometimes I get busy. This will be a major highlights post, and I won't even get into recapping the Boston Marathon in this one.
Let's see, the first weekend in April was Cherry Blossom. As we all know by now because he's reminded us a million times (psyche, he hasn't, he's too modest), Conrad Laskowski ran one of the best races of all time. He finished 29th in 50:32, which is utterly incredible. Andy Sovonick, who was forced to cross train much of the winter/extended winter due to a calf/Achilles injury, ran an unbelievable comeback race, negative splitting to a 56:51 (27:30 back 5). Brennan Feldhausen ran 10 miles @ sub 6 pace in the middle of his last training run before Boston. A trio of ladies - Denise Knickman, Amy Horst and Christa Wagner - represented 65, 66 and 67 minutes, respectively.
The day before Cherry Blossom was the Charlottesville Marathon, Half and 8k. Carly Page and I went down to run and support the Bad to the Bone team, who puts on this great event. Charlottesville is a cool town, and with options for everyone AND a Saturday race, I encourage anyone looking for a challenging spring getaway race (that's not too far) to consider this one for next year. Carly took 3rd F in the 8k, and I ran a terribly slow half marathon.
Other notables: Pete Mulligan ran his first, and probably last, 100 miler at the Umstead 100; Ben and Kendra Ingram went out to Arizona and raced a 10k on Saturday (Ben won) and then a 4000m open water swim in Tempe Town Lake the next day.
The Purple Drink Athlete of the Week went to Conrad.
The following weekend saw a lot of people in action all over the place. Dustin Meeker ran a 4:07.55 (PB) 1500m at the Hopkins/Loyola Invite. There were a number racing the Sole of the City, including Max Hacker, who finished 2nd at 33:43, and Megan DiGregorio, who was also 2nd. We saw Cory Donovan run a 10k PR (39:24) and Suzanne Hurst returned to racing!
Sunday was a big day for Erik T. Orberg across the pond, as he absolutely decimated the streets of Vienna. From what I'm told, the place was full of Wieners. I'm sorry, but that joke will never get old for me because saying the word "wiener" is funny. Anyway Erik ran a 2:39 at Philly in the fall and the work this guy was doing all winter was, to say the least, impressive. A patient, talented and dedicated athlete, Erik rolled a 2:35:46 to establish himself in the record books as one of our Top 10 Marathoners of all time!
Locally, we had a few stretch out their legs along the GW Parkway at the 10 miler down there. Dave Berdan showed he's back on track following a hit of the norovirus. He ran 51:24 for 4th. Graham Peck, who's been forced to take it a bit easy in the past few weeks due to a finicky leg, was 8th in 54:06. And Tom Stott, who has not raced longer than a 5k in I'd have to guess at least 18 months after breaking the same foot TWICE in that period, ran a 1:09:53 negative split. That was good enough to earn him that week's PDAW.
One of our mid-April favorites has become the downhill Westminster Main Street Mile. For various reasons this year the participation (on our part, not the race's) decreased. Just a couple of us went out for it. It was a chilly and windy night, but much better than had the race been the previous day when it snowed! Ryan Stasiowski was able to take the win in 4:15, while Arjun Majumdar was 6th in 4:27. Tom Stack finished 10th in 4:36 and Kris Simms was just behind in 4:37 (top Master). Christa Wagner, our lone women's team, was 3rd in 5:07.
Just a few days earlier, Kris won the Brighter Than the Sun 5k, a low key race on his birthday. Tom Stack, same day, was 5th at the Hopkins Blue Jay 5k in 17:17.
Boston was technically this week, but I count it as an extension of the previous one. There was also the B.A.A. 5k, not held on Easter Sunday, but rather on Saturday. Dustin Meeker ran 15:25 for 28th place and Steve Febish came in at 16:44.
Down at the Kentucky Derby Marathon, Jackie Range (3:20) and Sara Damiano (4:15) paced their marathon groups perfectly!
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
We Got Him
Spring sprang up last week, and racers were treated to simply enjoyable weather over the weekend. Not surprisingly, it also led to some terrific results!
Jon Miller ran the Ocean City Half Marathon, finishing 10th overall and running an eye-popping 6+ minute lifetime best! It was Jon's first trip under 1:30 for the distance, and it made me think he's been sandbagging in an effort to win Most Improved later this year, because he ran 1:23:58. Unreal. As a result, Jon earned this week's Purple Drink Athlete of the Week.
Out in Louisville, Dave Ploskonka and Jackie Range paced the 3:10 and 3:30 groups, respectively, to perfection. Dave came in at 3:09:16 and Jackie ran 3:29:17.
Matt Franco earned his first win of the year down in Curtis Bay, aka Cherrypick City. Franco ran 17:14 for the win at the Nate Bruckenthal Memorial 5k. His prize? 4 "prime" tickets to Medieval Times and some $ for Mission BBQ - that's a nice haul!
At the inaugural Newport 10 Miler in Rhode Island, Lee DiPietro took 6th among the women, running 1:07:55. And down in DC, Amy Flashenberg rocked the Nike Women's Half Marathon, coming in at 1:45:51 (huge new PR!). Shout to Conrad for the support out there.
I was quite surprised to see Megan DiGregorio lacing up her shoes for a race again so quick after Boston, and I was even more surprised that this was a 50k trail race! Meg D got the win and finished 3rd overall at the Ironmaster's 50k. Her time of 5:31:45 put her less than 30 seconds out of 2nd place!
Then of course there was the Blue Jay 5k up at Hopkins. It was a beautiful morning at Homewood, and despite the 45 turns on the undulating course, Tim Burns ran a season best 17:03 for 2nd place, and Tom Stack came in at 7th in 17:36. For the ladies, Liz Laseter was 2nd in 18:35 and Jen Sheely, also just coming off her Boston race, ran a season best 21:46 for 4th.
Today is also the two year anniversary of WE GOT HIM.
Jon Miller ran the Ocean City Half Marathon, finishing 10th overall and running an eye-popping 6+ minute lifetime best! It was Jon's first trip under 1:30 for the distance, and it made me think he's been sandbagging in an effort to win Most Improved later this year, because he ran 1:23:58. Unreal. As a result, Jon earned this week's Purple Drink Athlete of the Week.
Out in Louisville, Dave Ploskonka and Jackie Range paced the 3:10 and 3:30 groups, respectively, to perfection. Dave came in at 3:09:16 and Jackie ran 3:29:17.
Matt Franco earned his first win of the year down in Curtis Bay, aka Cherrypick City. Franco ran 17:14 for the win at the Nate Bruckenthal Memorial 5k. His prize? 4 "prime" tickets to Medieval Times and some $ for Mission BBQ - that's a nice haul!
At the inaugural Newport 10 Miler in Rhode Island, Lee DiPietro took 6th among the women, running 1:07:55. And down in DC, Amy Flashenberg rocked the Nike Women's Half Marathon, coming in at 1:45:51 (huge new PR!). Shout to Conrad for the support out there.
I was quite surprised to see Megan DiGregorio lacing up her shoes for a race again so quick after Boston, and I was even more surprised that this was a 50k trail race! Meg D got the win and finished 3rd overall at the Ironmaster's 50k. Her time of 5:31:45 put her less than 30 seconds out of 2nd place!
Then of course there was the Blue Jay 5k up at Hopkins. It was a beautiful morning at Homewood, and despite the 45 turns on the undulating course, Tim Burns ran a season best 17:03 for 2nd place, and Tom Stack came in at 7th in 17:36. For the ladies, Liz Laseter was 2nd in 18:35 and Jen Sheely, also just coming off her Boston race, ran a season best 21:46 for 4th.
Today is also the two year anniversary of WE GOT HIM.
Friday, April 26, 2013
11th Annual Blue Jay 5k
Johns Hopkins Blue Jay 5k
Sunday, April 28, 9:45am
Homewood Campus
Join the JHU Track and Field team in their 11th annual 5k this Sunday! The race benefits the Lymphoma Research Foundation and honors their teammate, Rebecca Grande, who lost her battle with lymphoma last year.
The course meanders (see: many turns) around the Homewood campus and along beautiful San Martin Drive.
Race day registration is from 8:00 to 9:30 at the lacrosse field.
More information and online registration is available at JHU Blue Jay 5k.
Sunday, April 28, 9:45am
Homewood Campus
Join the JHU Track and Field team in their 11th annual 5k this Sunday! The race benefits the Lymphoma Research Foundation and honors their teammate, Rebecca Grande, who lost her battle with lymphoma last year.
The course meanders (see: many turns) around the Homewood campus and along beautiful San Martin Drive.
Race day registration is from 8:00 to 9:30 at the lacrosse field.
More information and online registration is available at JHU Blue Jay 5k.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Dustin the Wind
Down at Clyde's 10k this morning, the great event put on by Howard County Striders, it was former local standout Kyle Stanton coasting to the win in just over 32 minutes, with Carlos in about 32:40. Dustin Meeker took 3rd in 33:35, like Lt. Dan, he "had no legs." Sara Breedlove finished in what looked to be the top 10 in 41:15. Tonya McCarter was there looking good too!
At yesterday's Hopkins/Loyola Invite, the guys bombarded the 1500, with mixed results. I commented that Ed Aramayo didn't look like he had "it," but was gladly proved wrong, as he moved from the pack around 2nd and into first in the last lap, winning the race and cutting 2.3 seconds out of his previous PR by running 3:56.99. Tristram Thomas, who had led for a while, finished in 3rd with a season best 3:57.76. Arjun Majumdar and Tim Burns, in separate heats, finished at 4:17.20 and 4:17.84, neither having their best days, but getting it done. In the women's steeple, Liz Laseter took 3rd with an 11:31.89. A few of the GRC women showed and had great races in the 5000m as well, props to them. And of course a big shout to the Hopkins and Loyola Track teams for putting together such a great event!
Saturday saw the return of Chris Nowakowski, who won the St. Charles 10 Miler in 57:10, and it also ushered in the triathlon season, as OJ Keller posted the fastest swim of the day en route to a 4th place finish at the Rumpus in Bumpass International Triathlon.
Today at the Fairchance 5k at American U, Tom Stott was not given a "fair chance" to earn a W as the guy who was in the lead with a mile to go (about 30m ahead) was misdirected and finished at 15:50, while Tom finished 2nd in 18:31. Who knows what could have transpired... Patty Stott finished around 24 minutes, working on her pacing.
Up in Boston, where apparently they have never experienced heat before, Meg McNew jumped in the B.A.A. 5k, running "around 18:30" as she prepares to spectate tomorrow's race. In local action, Darcy McDonald took the win at the Women's 5k by the Bay in 17:24, while Megan DiGregorio finished in 2nd at 17:42 (great time!). Denise Knickman finished 7th in 20:15.
At the Red Shoe Shuffle 5k downtown, Andy Thivierge took 5th in 17:47, validating his Shamrock result, and at the Blue Jay 5k, which due to construction was closer to 3 miles, Liz Laseter doubled back from yesterday to take the win in 18:56, while Karen Menge finished 7th in 21:54. STACIE WENTZ ran, finished 33rd in 24:50. Pete Mulligan paced the St. Louis Marathon to a T, running 4:13:xx.
Many great races, but I won't send out the email tomorrow with a PDAW nomination until after the Boston Marathon tomorrow, as per tradition. Also, be sure to plan to be near a radio or computer at 5pm tomorrow as I once again grace the airwaves on The Runaround.
At yesterday's Hopkins/Loyola Invite, the guys bombarded the 1500, with mixed results. I commented that Ed Aramayo didn't look like he had "it," but was gladly proved wrong, as he moved from the pack around 2nd and into first in the last lap, winning the race and cutting 2.3 seconds out of his previous PR by running 3:56.99. Tristram Thomas, who had led for a while, finished in 3rd with a season best 3:57.76. Arjun Majumdar and Tim Burns, in separate heats, finished at 4:17.20 and 4:17.84, neither having their best days, but getting it done. In the women's steeple, Liz Laseter took 3rd with an 11:31.89. A few of the GRC women showed and had great races in the 5000m as well, props to them. And of course a big shout to the Hopkins and Loyola Track teams for putting together such a great event!
Saturday saw the return of Chris Nowakowski, who won the St. Charles 10 Miler in 57:10, and it also ushered in the triathlon season, as OJ Keller posted the fastest swim of the day en route to a 4th place finish at the Rumpus in Bumpass International Triathlon.
Today at the Fairchance 5k at American U, Tom Stott was not given a "fair chance" to earn a W as the guy who was in the lead with a mile to go (about 30m ahead) was misdirected and finished at 15:50, while Tom finished 2nd in 18:31. Who knows what could have transpired... Patty Stott finished around 24 minutes, working on her pacing.
Up in Boston, where apparently they have never experienced heat before, Meg McNew jumped in the B.A.A. 5k, running "around 18:30" as she prepares to spectate tomorrow's race. In local action, Darcy McDonald took the win at the Women's 5k by the Bay in 17:24, while Megan DiGregorio finished in 2nd at 17:42 (great time!). Denise Knickman finished 7th in 20:15.
At the Red Shoe Shuffle 5k downtown, Andy Thivierge took 5th in 17:47, validating his Shamrock result, and at the Blue Jay 5k, which due to construction was closer to 3 miles, Liz Laseter doubled back from yesterday to take the win in 18:56, while Karen Menge finished 7th in 21:54. STACIE WENTZ ran, finished 33rd in 24:50. Pete Mulligan paced the St. Louis Marathon to a T, running 4:13:xx.
Many great races, but I won't send out the email tomorrow with a PDAW nomination until after the Boston Marathon tomorrow, as per tradition. Also, be sure to plan to be near a radio or computer at 5pm tomorrow as I once again grace the airwaves on The Runaround.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
The Cherries Have Popped
This is the first real big weekend of spring racing, with a big group racing at the Maryland Invite on Saturday and then another large contingent heading to DC for the Cherry Blossoms on Sunday. If you are running CB, I hope you have familiarized yourself with the process: packets must be picked up Saturday, race starts at 7:30am Sunday (7:20 for you, Chrissie!), Metro opens early but don't ever count on it being reliable.
If you are joining for the College Park-DC long run for Sunday, we need to be running by 6:30 from the CP Metro in order to get there for the finish.
A lot of other races going on, including the "monumental" Ukrops Monument Ave 10k in Richmond, Charlottesville 10 Miler, and Cherry Pit 10 in Annapolis. Monday's recap will be a good one!
And if you're around Baltimore on Sunday, April 15, check out the Blue Jay 5k up at Hopkins, which their track team puts on. A lot of great random prizes and post-race is at Magerk's in Fed Hill. More information on www.hopkinstrack.com.
If you are joining for the College Park-DC long run for Sunday, we need to be running by 6:30 from the CP Metro in order to get there for the finish.
A lot of other races going on, including the "monumental" Ukrops Monument Ave 10k in Richmond, Charlottesville 10 Miler, and Cherry Pit 10 in Annapolis. Monday's recap will be a good one!
And if you're around Baltimore on Sunday, April 15, check out the Blue Jay 5k up at Hopkins, which their track team puts on. A lot of great random prizes and post-race is at Magerk's in Fed Hill. More information on www.hopkinstrack.com.
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