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5/11/08

Happy Mother's Day!

Results for the 2nd Annual Brookfield Mother's Day 5K Road Race are posted.

5/10/08

Results from the Haight-to-Run 5K XC are posted. Davenport and Schumacher take it out. Schumacher fades in second half. Davenport sets new record. Michelle Gore goes out strong from the beginning. Hangs tough for some short power walks at the half-way hill and the beginning of the last hill (Chestnut). Gore finishes with Solid kick to set new women's record. Bruce Heim is 56 and still fighting with little kids...Heim caught the 13 year old, Tristan Kishonis with about 250 meters to go. Don't remind a kid how old he is, especially in the last 100 meters of a race...Great race with moderately dry, sunny, breezy 60 degree temperatures.

Today was the second Annual Haight -to-Run 5K cross-country race at the Haight-Brown Vineyard in Litchfield. I was able to dig up the following results from last year: Haight To Run 5K Cross Country
May 12, 2007 Litchfield
All Time First Last Sx Age
1 18:32 Bob Davenport m 39
2 21:20 Dan Britton m 25
3 21:28 Bill Borla m 67
4 22:03 Jeff Pratt m 48
5 22:23 Meredith Kaylish f 31
6 23:37 Terence Mann m 26
7 24:00 Peter Hawley m 57
8 24:16 Sarah Mann f 17
9 24:41 Lori Mosley f
10 25:00 Jeff Lippincott m 19
Complete results next week at
http://www.litchfieldparksandrecreation.org

As soon as I get some time, I'll type up the results for the top 35 finishers from this year's race of 64. Suffice it to say, Bob Davenport defended his title succesfully with a time of 18:13. He was pressed early by Jeromie Schumacher. Schumacher lost contact about midway through the race and finished 2nd in 19:05. The race was conducted by Litchfield Parks and rec. They might have the results up sooner. Stay tuned.

5/6/08

Race applications for the Brookfield Parkinson Run on 6/1/08 and the Harwinton 5K Road Race on 6/29/08 are now available for download.

5/4/08

In 1992, Peter Pazik ran the Granby 10K in 32:09. In 1998, at the age of 45, Bob McCusker ran Granby in 34:09. Those are two of the fastest times at Granby over the past sixteen years. Today, 24-year old, David Bridgewater (#176) from Unionville, CT, took out the first mile in 4:54. By 2.5 miles, Bridgewater had a 45 second lead over second place runner, Chris Chisholm (#200). It was decent conditions as Bridgewater pressed. His winning time of 32:45 is the second fastest time in the 37 years at Granby. Chisholm's second place time of 34:44 was his second fastest time over the past 10 years at Granby. In 2004 Chisholm clocked a time with of 33:30.

Pazik's open record and McCusker's master record stand the test of time. Cindy Pomeroy's record of 40:11 was set the same year Chisholm broke the 34:00 mark, 2004. In 2005 Beth Kraseman came close with a 40:21.

Christine Louden (#169) took out the women and never looked back as Kathy Lundin closed to within 43 seconds. Louden 44:14 to Lundin 44:57. Congratulations to all the runners, volunteers, sponsors, and organizers of the 37th Annual Granby Road Race 10K. Results and photos are posted.

5/3/08

In 2001, Marc Robaczynski (black shirt/grey shorts) set the course record with a 25:37. Last year Robaczyski won with a 25:57. He also won in 2006. Jeff Niedeck had an outstanding 2008 Boston Marathon. Niedeck won this race in 2004 and 2005. It is very difficult, and risky, to race a good marathon (26.2 miles) and come back to run a very good short race like a 5-miler. You need to be in top condition and you need to take precautions to avoid serious injury.

In 2004, Niedeck had won the Sharon 5-Miler and he and the experienced veteran, Bob Sieller, began to include a youngster in their training group. At 17 years of age, Dan Barry finished 3rd in the 2004 Sharon with a time of 29:34. Barry finished 4th in 2005 with a 28:09. Barry didn't run in 2006 or 2007. It's his birthday weekend... By the opening 20 meters, Barry (#90) positioned himself squarely on the shoulder of Robaczyski. His plan worked. Dan Barry is the 2008 Sharon 5-Mile Champion in a stellar time of 25:46. Robaczyski was only 7 seconds back and Niedeck finished 3rd (first master) in 27:10. Good times on a cold damp day.

Meanwhile, Jennifer Barillaro (#117) had her hands full with Courtney Robaczyski (#71 Marum). In 2004, Barillaro was third female in 34:35. She was not to be denied today. Barillaro and Robaczyski battled down to the wire as Barillaro's kick earned her the glory with a 33:51 to Robaczyski's 34:01.

Hats off to Tom Butterfield for winning a strong 70+ division.

Congratulations to all the participants, the sponsors, organizers, and volunteers. State Championship caliber. Results for the 23rd Annual Sharon Classic 5-Mile Road Race are posted along with a couple photos.

4/29/08

The Application for the TriSport Media USATF/CT 10K State Championship at Lake Compounce is available for download. The race director strongly encourages that everyone register on line at www.trisportmedia.com

This Saturday is the Sharon 5-Miler. A sanctioned race on a certifed course, Sharon offers a variety of events for the entire family. You can download the application from the Race Application page.

Sunday at 1:00 PM is the Granby 10K. Plenty of recovery time between the two. Granby is one of the oldest races in Connecticut. Registration opens at 11:30 at the Granby High School located near the intersection of routes 10 and 202, north form the center of town.

The Norfolk 5-Mile Road Race application is now available for download.

It has been confirmed that Athletes Foot/HiTek has a new name. It is now Athletes Foot/New Balance. In compliance with LDR rule #143 for team scoring and athletic attire, let the team uniform reflect this change. Every current USATF/CT Club has the book for 2008 USATF Competition Rules. Good luck.

4/27/08

Cody Benson took ou the half mile in about 3 minutes. At the 1-Mile Benson was challenged by Spencer Pelletier. Pelletier dropped off as Benson regained the lead until about 2.5 miles. Eric Armbruster took control with Benson falling back about 5 yards. With about a half mile to go, Benson and Armbruster ran neck-and-neck. At 100 meters, Benson's kick was just too much for Armbruster. Results for the 12th Annual Edmund Ganem Memorial 5K Road Race in Terryville are posted.

4/26/08

$15.00 for a race day 5K in Terryville on their new course is a bargain.

12th Annual
Edmund ganem memorial
5K ROAD RACE
AND ONE-MILE WALK
Sponsored by the ROTARY CLUB OF TERRYVILLE

And Children’s Fun Run!

DATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2008
TIME: 11:00 AM (Registration starts 10:00 AM)
FEES: Run: $ 13.00 (pre-registration) $ 15.00 (race day)
(Kids 12 and under: $ 10.00)
Walk: $ 10.00 (adults)

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: “ROTARY CLUB OF TERRYVILLE”
P.O. BOX 422 TERRYVILLE, CT 06786

RACE LOCATION: Lake Winfield - Holt Street - Terryville, CT
DIRECTIONS: FROM BRISTOL: Take Rt. 72 west to Rt. 6 in Terryville. Continue approx. 1 mile to Holt Street. Turn right onto Holt Street and lake entrance will be on your left after the condos.
FROM WATERBURY: Take Rt. 8 North to exit #39. Turn right onto Rt. 6. Continue approx 2 miles to Holt Street. Turn left onto Holt Street and lake entrance will be on your left after the condos.

RACE FEATURES: AWARDS:
- M/F top runners $50 cash prize
- Free T-shirts to first 75 applicants - Award to all first-place finishers
- Electronic timing (M/F) in the following categories:
- Split times 1 & 2 mile 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39,
- Water stops 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
- Post-race oranges & water - No duplicate award

Get there early.

4/20/08

Swift and Chisholm battle at the Daffodil.

Swift sets record.

Results for the 9th Annual Meriden Rotary Club Daffodil Festival 5K Road Race are posted.

4/6/08

Raw cold. Ayr is all alone. Eric Smith don't need no shirt. The results for the Oleksak Lumber Spring 5K and Half-Marathon in Westfield are posted along with a few pictures. We'll see you soon Gordy.

4/5/08

David Wishart and Geoff Nelson battle to the finish. Wishart sets a new course record and the Athletes Foot/HiTek Open Men finish 1,2,3,4,5! Shannon McHale leads the Open Women from start to finish and sets a new course record. Results for the 2nd Annual Greater Hartford 1/4 Marathon (Race #1 in the USATF/CT Road Race Grand Prix) are posted along with a few photos.

Thank you to the Hartford Track Club for sponsoring a fantastic start to the 2008 USATF/CT Road Race Grand Prix. Lake Compounce and the Tri-Sport 10K are up next...