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Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Last Chance

For anyone crazy enough to want to sign up for the Jay Marathon (~33 Miles), the sign up deadline is June 1st. We already have 5 nutters signed up (Kevin, Keith, Jamie, Scott & Oliver).

http://www.ultimatexc.com/JAY.html

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

RoadRunner Clothing

Just short note to let everyone know that James Rooney will be taking orders for RoadRunner clothing. More details to come regarding style/design, but it is expected to be for long sleeve tees and singlets. Prices will be dependant on the number of shirts ordered, but at least this time the minimum order is 4 and we can order male & female shirts.

Stay tuned for more...

Monday, May 26, 2008

Big Weekend for RoadRunners

This past weekend saw RoadRunners taking part in 2 events across the country. The majority were off to Ottawa for the Ottawa Marathon and Half. A lot of great times were had. The highlight was Brendan Kavanagh settign a new PB with a 3:03 Marathon. In Saskatoon 4 RoadRunners had great results in very windy conditions. Kevin O'Neill tied his PB in the Marathon (2:57) in coming 3rd overall, Keith Lascelles was 10th in 3:11 and Eric Jackson was 12 in 3:13. But Nancy Chong won the women's division in 3:18.
Here are links to the different results:

Ottawa Marathon
Ottawa Half

Saskatchewan Marathon

The following excert is from Marathonguide.com

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Colleen Lantz Memorial Run4Youth


Saturday August 9, 2008 marks the 1st annual Colleen Lantz Memorial Run 4 Youth, a 10km run; 5km walk or run; and a 1km fun run. This event honours the memory and the passion for running of a very special friend, sister, daughter, mother and wife, Colleen Lantz.

The Races take place in Neustadt, s/o Hanover.

Big Weekend of Races Coming Up

This coming weekend is probably the biggest weekend of the spring for races. There are a lot of RoadRunners going to Ottawa for the Marathon & Half Marathon, which as usual tends to be the biggest attraction in Ontario at this time of year. Also Eric Jackson, Nancy Chong, Kevin O'Neill & Keith Lascelles are to Saskatoon to run the 30the edition of the Saskatchewan Marathon. For the Trail Lovers there is the Sulphur Springs trail races (10Km, 25Km, 50Km, 50 Mile, 100 Mile & 100 Mile Relay) with something for everyone.
Here are some other races that are a little further away:

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Marathon Stats for 2007

Running USA's Road Running Information Center based in the US, has coem up with some interesting statistics about marathon running over the past number of years. Mos tof the info is about US marathons unfortunately. Click here Running USA

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Cleveland Marathon Results

The husband and wife team of Neil & Sylvie Phillips took part in the Cleveland Marathon and Half Marathon this weekend and here are the results:

Friday, May 16, 2008

Races this Weekend

Here is an example of some the races you can find this weekend around the world:


Monday, May 12, 2008

Mississauga

The Mississauga Marathon took place on Sunday and there were many locals competing in the Marathon & half Marathon. There were some great results, far too many to list here so for all the Results go to http://www.sportstats.ca/.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Oops he did it again

Kevin O'Neill made it 3 for 3 in Ultra's on Saturday by winning the Ganaraska 50k Trail run. This was 3 weeks after winning the 52k Seaton Trail race. Add that to the 50k in Haliburton last September and you have some pretty impressive performances. No more information is available at the moment. Results.

Friday, May 9, 2008

More Weekend Races

Racing season is wll under way and this coming weekend has a number of events in which RoadRunners are taking part. Saturday May 10th is the Ganaraska Trail Races at Horseshoe Resort. There are the 12.5k, 25k & 50k events.
On Sunday the Mississauga Marathon & Half Marathon take place starting at Square One.
Also on Sunday in London, Ontario is the Forest City Road Races.
Here is a list of events happening this weekend for those who have the time and money to travel:

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

The Pocono Run For The Red Marathon Race Report


Some people listen to advice, some don't. I guess I am one of the latter. Going into the Pocono Marathon on Sunday in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. I had read the reviews on MarathonGuide.com and listened to others about taking it easy for the first half so that I would not suffer from the downhills on this race. My goal should have been to run a good race, not go sub 3. But as stuborn as I am I decided to go for it.
The Pocono Marathon is a point to point course starting at about 2000' in Tobyhanna and then dropping 1500' to finish in Stroudsburg. A beautifull course through rural countryside and small towns was well supported by volunteers and sparse crowd support.
Sunday morning came early so that we could meet the buses at the local high school in Stroudsburg. At 6:30 they left for the start line. On the bus I got talking to a young guy from Tuscon who was doing his 2nd Marathon and hoping for a sub 3 hour, how about that me too. Prior to the start there was about an hour waiting in the comfort of a local school, nice, as it was rather chilly outside. The race started on time and after a km or 2 I was runnng with a group of 3 or 4 others all looking for a sub 3 time. The pace was brisk and the course rolling. We were running well under sub 3 pace, but it felt ok (famous last words). At about 10 miles we ran into the town of Mount Pocono and the biggest downhill of the race approached and instead of backing off a little I "took advantage' of the hill. That wasn't that bad. This was followed by a beautful run through a heavily forested small road before hitting another main road just before the half way mark. At the half I was under sub 3 pace (1:29) but the down hills had already taken their toll and I knew my goal would have to be adjusted. A dull pain had started just above my right knee in the lower quads, something I had felt near the end of the 52k trail race 2 weeks earlier. By 16 miles the pain was more intense and I was ready to stop, I decided to walk to the next aid station which turned out to be the 18 mile mark. The more I walked the worse it seemed to get, so after arriving at the aid station I quit. Told the personnel there that all I wanted was a ride back to the start and sat down. I sat down for 1.5 hours before getting the word that it would probably at least another 1.5 hours before I could get a ride as all the roads on the course were closed and no vehicles were allowed through other than emergency vehicles. So at that point I decided I might as well start walking. So for another 8 miles I walked (hobbled). It is quite humbling to have the back of the packers pass you, but it gives a much better appreciation for what they are doing and for the dedication of all the volunteers who were still there and cheering me on, even though I felt I didn't deserve or want it.
Meanwhile back at the High School Stadium finish line, my wife was worried sick and eventually got the organizers concerned as someone who was expected in at 3 hours + was still out there after 5 hours. They sent people out looking for me, they found me at the last mile marker, struggling along and accompanied me back. By this time I had decided that I've got this far I might as well finish and get my medal. I guess in my absence I had become a bit of a celebrity as everyone knew who I was now and cheered me in to finish. Joan was especially happy to see me. I even tried to run (not very well) around the track. A special note of thanks should go out to Art & Paula from Stroudsburg who kept Joan company and went out looking for me and all the organizers who did what they could.
Leesons learned? Yes I think so...
A new appreciation for the back of the Pack runners, who not only put a lot more time out there, but see the course in a different way. I got to see a bald eagle flying overhead while feeling sorry for my self.
Hopefully people will read this and take heed of advice they get about running and not be a stubborn ass like me.

Results from May 4th Weekend.

Lots of racing this past weekend with some great results. Kevin O'Neill and Krista Bolyea both broke 37 minutes in the Sporting Life 10k (36:03 & 36:45) and Jurgen Schubert broke 36 minutes (35:04), lots of other great results from Barrie and area runners, too many to list here.
In Cinncinati, Ohio Ron Leigh ran the Flying Pig in 3:26 and Sylvie Phillips 4:06. Sue Leigh ran the 10k in 1:10, great results.
In The Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, Joan Lascelles finished the 5k in 32 minutes, Keith Lascelles had a discouraging race walking injured the last 10 miles of the marathon to finish in 6 hours.(see race report)

 
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