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The 2020 MDRA Annual Party date is Saturday, January 18! There will be Grand Prix awards, plus we will announce the Distinguished Service and Volunteer of the year. The event begins at 11 a.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 2708 33rd Ave. NE, St. Anthony, MN Come for the pizza. Stay for the great prize drawings.
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Distances range from 3-15 miles, typically. Basically, whatever you want to run. Most people run 6090 minutes We typically meet at Calhoun Exec in Minneapolis and near St. Thomas on alternating weeks. Weekly locations are posted online and on Facebook at “MDRA Polar Bears”
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All-comers, all-paces group fun runs for MDRA members AND non-members alike. In other words, for ANYONE. Oh, and they’re FREE!! The runs are non-supported in that there are not water stops. The runs are supported in that we typically have dozens of SUPER FUN runners of all abilities show up so you can almost be assured you’ll have someone to run with.
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THIS ISSUE President’s Letter
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Running Briefs News and Notes
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Profile
Get to know Kathleen West
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Grand Prix stats Gensler to retire
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Olympic Trials
Minnesota runners featured
Teamwork
Student shares inspiring story
Profile
Sharing the story of Rick Recker
Race spotlight
An indoor marathon? Yep!
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Runners near the finish line at the 2019 twin cities marathon. Photo by Wayne Kryduba
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ON THE COVER Dash Miller gives the thumbs-up after crossing the finish line during the 2019 Twin Cities 10-mile. Photo by Chad Richardson
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See your story here RunMinnesota is looking for writers. If you have a story idea you’d like to pursue, or if you are a writer in need of an idea, please let us know. Email MDRA operations manager Sarah Ahlers McInerney at runminnesota@ gmail.com to learn more about this fun opportunity.
FROM THE PRESIDENT
mdra member john Molnar is all smiles after finishing the 2019 twin cities marathon. Photo by Wayne Kryduba
BY ROCHELLE CHRISTENSEN
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ello runners,
I hope you have enjoyed a great holiday season! As the calendar turns to 2020, this is a great time to reflect on 2019 and make some new goals for 2020. A special thank you to all the volunteers who make MDRA great. This year we asked for more volunteer assistance and you responded! I want to thank the outgoing Board members for their outstanding service: Dave Marek, Kathy Larsen, Rick Recker, Jenny Scobie, Norm Champ, Sarah Stangl and Dennis Barker. We are excited to welcome new Board members who will be announced at our Annual Party. Please make sure you vote in the MDRA Board election. Please join us at the MDRA Annual Party on Saturday, January 18, at a new location: Faith United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
in St. Anthony! Starting at 11:00, we will have pizza, soda and ice cream. We will have a short program, award our Grand Prix winners and recognize our Volunteer of the Year and Distinguished Service recipients. The annual party is free for members and $5 for guest. What I value the most is how special our MDRA community is to all of our members. I hope we never lose sight of this. Enjoy this edition of Run Minnesota and I wish you a healthy and happy 2020!
Rochelle Christensen President, MDRA Board of Directors
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CONTRIBUTORS DENNIS BARKER
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ENNIS Barker is a coach, MDRA Board Member and
writer, author of The River Road, in addition to training articles for a variety of publications.
CREDITS Editor: Sarah Ahlers McInerney
Senior Editor: Gloria Jansen
Art Director: Chad Richardson
Advertising Coordinator/Sales: Sarah Ahlers McInerney
PATRICK O’REGAN
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atrick O’Regan is a runner and freelance business writer.
He is a graduate of St. Thomas College and the University of Minnesota. Born and raised in Montgomery, Minnesota, Pat currently resides in Inver Grove Heights. He runs eight to 10 races a year, mostly 5Ks and 10Ks, with two marathons to his credit. He has also “competed” in three National Championships.
Photographer: Wayne Kryduba
Results: Jack Moran
MDRA Officers:
SHEILA MULROONEY ELDRED
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HEILA Mulrooney Eldred said that most of her friends are
runners (she even married one of them) and she still gets together with five members of her college cross country team, more than 20 years later). She’s written for The New York Times, the Washington Post, Nature, STAT News, FiveThirtyEight and, of course, Runner’s World.
CHAD AUSTIN
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HAD Austin is a long-time runner, having followed his
dad out the door at the age of 10. If he’s not running, you can probably find him cross-country skiing or fat biking. He currently lives in Apple Valley with his wife Amy and their 2 daughters. He’s interested in all things running in Minnesota and you can follow him on Twitter @MinnesotaRunner.
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Rochelle Christensen, President Kathy Larsen, Vice President Jenny Scobie, Secretary Steve Hennessy, Treasurer
MDRA Board Members: Chad Austin, Dennis Barker, Norm Champ, David Daubert, Tom Goudreault, Jill Jewell, Rick Recker, Damon Rothstein, Sarah Stangl, Christopher Turoski
Contact RunMinnesota! RunMinnesota P.O. Box 6419 Minneapolis, MN 55406-0419 runminnesota@gmail.com
AXSON Judkins graduated with his master’s degree in Sport
and Exercise Psychology at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Currently, he resides in Utah with his wife and enjoys water skiing, horseback riding, participating in numerous sports (basketball, football, baseball, and volleyball), and listening to oldies music.”
CANDY PATRIN
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andy Patrin feels fortunate to be a runner and enjoys
training in the beautiful St. Croix River Valley. She never tires of hearing running stories while working out with friends. She can be reached at cjpatrin@gmail.com.
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RunMinnesota magazine is published four times a year and is produced by the Minnesota Distance Running Association. RunMinnesota is available through a member subscription or at select retail locations. To get RunMinnesota mailed to you, join online at runmdra.org.
RUNNING BRIEFS MDRA Board Elections MDRA is governed by an all volunteer board of dedicated people committed to serving the local running community. Positions up for election are President, Vice President and six Director (Open Board) seats. All current MDRA members are eligible to vote. Family memberships get two votes per membership. Votes are due via online voting by midnight January 17, 2020. Votes are due via paper ballot (please see page 13) to the MDRA P.O. Box by January 17, 2020.
Thank you outgoing board members! We would like to thank the 2019 outgoing board members Rick Recker, Jenny Scobie, Dave Marek, Sarah Stangl, Norm Champ, Kathy Larsen and Dennis Barker. MDRA is a better organization because of their service.
MDRA Annual Party is Jan. 18 at a new location Save the date for the MDRA Annual Party on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Faith United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 2708 33rd Ave. NE, St Anthony, Minn. Join us at 11:00 a.m. for pizza and sodas. Free for MDRA members, $5 for guests. The awards program begins at 12:00 and includes the MDRA Grand Prix awards, Volunteer of the Year and the Distinguished Service Award. Prize drawings will take place throughout the day! Race entries, running apparel, local running store gift certificates and more!
MDRA Spring Marathon/ Half Training Program The MDRA Spring Marathon and Half Marathon Program begins February 25th! The class will have an emphasis on training for Grandma’s Marathon and the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon (guaranteed entries are available). An orientation and information session will be held February 25, 2020. Check runmdra.org for location and time. Come and find out how we get our members to their first marathon finish line or help them achieve a marathon PR! The first run is Saturday, February 29. Please see the flyer in this issue for more information. You can register for the program online at runmdra.org beginning in January. MDRA is the Official Twin Cities Training Group for Grandma’s Marathon! Register during the month of January for a chance to win a complimentary entry to any of the Grandma’s weekend races!
News and Notes from the Roads, Trails and Track
MDRA Polar Bears meet on Saturdays The MDRA Polar Bears continue to meet on Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. The runs are FREE to everyone and all paces are welcome! To find the weekly location, search for “MDRA Polar Bears” on Facebook or go to runmdra.org for more information. Whether you are maintaining your fitness, building your base or training for Boston, join us for fun winter running!
Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 MDRA Grand Prix! MEN Overall Daniel Peters Under 34 Daniel Peters 35-39 Brian Valentini 40-44 Mohammed Murunga 45-49 Jeffrey Fuller 50-54 Robert Day 55-59 Kirt Goetzke 60-64 Tony Loyd 65-69 John Naslund 70-74 Michael Mann 75-79 Norm Purrington 80-84 Darrell Christensen WOMEN Overall Andriette Wickstrom Under 34 Carrie Gahr 35-39 Jenne Hongosh 40- 44 Tracy Mindiola 45-49 Danielle Gordanier 50-54 Jenny Jaakola 55-59 Lisa Hines 60-64 Andriette Wickstrom 65-69 Annette LeDuc 70-74 Diane Stoneking 75-79 Sandra Dalquist 80+ Dorothy Marden
2020 Grand Prix registration open The 2020 MDRA Grand Prix is open for registration! The MDRA Grand Prix is an individual competition between MDRA members consisting of 14 races, in which MDRA Grand Prix registered runners compete for points toward year end awards. Competition is conducted by age group for both males and females, 0-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 plus. The cost of joining the series competition is $5 and does not include any race entry fees. Grand Prix participants in 2020 are eligible for special race discounts! Please see the schedule on page (xx). Registration is online only
or in person at Meet of Miles. Please visit runmdra.org/programs/grand-prix/ for official rules and registration.
2020 MDRA race schedule announced! Race info can be found at runmdra.org March 14 Lake Johanna 4 Mile **free for members** March 28 Ron Daws 25K and 12K (12K **free for members**) April 4 Fred Kurz 10 April 25 MDRA Mudball Classic 4 Mile **free for members** May 9 Jump to It 5K & 10K Wednesdays in August Como Park Relays August 16 MDRA 15K September 7 Victory Labor Day Races 5K, 10K, Double Header and Kids Victory Lap September 13 Jeff Winter City of Lakes Half Marathon November 27 Black Friday 5K **free for members**
MDRA announces 2019 Award honorees Jacob Frey is the Pat Lanin Distinguished Service Award winner. Since 1982, the MDRA has presented this award annually to recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to the running community in Minnesota. Kathy Larsen is the Volunteer of the Year. Since 1984, the MDRA has presented this award annually to recognize a volunteer or group for their commitment of time and energy to the MDRA. The awards will be presented at the MDRA Annual Party, January 18, 2020 at Faith United Methodist Church in St. Anthony, Minn. See Page 2 for Party details.
MDRA Seeking volunteers MDRA invites its members to share their knowledge by serving on a committee or in a volunteer role. Please consider volunteering your time to one of the following groups or activities: Committee: • Race • Advocacy • Publications • Promotions • Programs • Foundation Roles: • Grant Writer • Training Class Water Support • Social Media/Marketing Email runminnesota@gmail.com to learn more. WINTER 2020 9
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A CONVERSATION WITH KATHLEEN WEST Her 30-year career in running includes competing collegiately at Macalester
KATHLEEN WEST, LEFT, IS PICTURED DURING A TRAINING RUN WHILE SHE WAS A COLLEGE STUDENT AT MACALESTER COLLEGE. Submitted photos
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athleen West is a writer, teacher,
reader and semi-professional minivan driver. A lifelong Minnesotan, she holds degrees from Macalester College and the University of Minnesota. Her debut novel, Minor Dramas & Other Catastrophes, will be out from Berkley (Penguin Random House) on February 4, 2020. She lives in Minneapolis with her hilarious husband, their two sporty sons and an ill-behaved goldendoodle. Kathleen started running in the seventh grade in 1989 at Visitation, where she was a conference champion and competed with her team in the MSHSL cross country championships and individually in the MSHSL track and
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field championships. She ran collegiately at Macalester College and has continued running up to the present, marking 30 years of running. Her PRs are: 3:33:30 for the marathon, 1:12:11 for the 10 mile, 21:25ish for her adult 5K and 18:50ish from college. DB: How and when did you get into running? KW: When I was in seventh grade, my dad said I had to do a school sport. The choices were swimming, volleyball, soccer and cross country. I had no proven skills in any of these sports and known deficits in hand-eye coordination and buoyancy. The only real choice was cross country. Still, I was afraid to attend the first preseason practice because I’d be the youngest on the team and I didn’t know anyone. When we got to school, I refused to get out of the car. To be fair, my dad had tricked
me. He’d agreed that I could start practices when school began and said we were going for breakfast at McDonald’s that morning, but then he drove me to school. We had a standoff in the parking lot, and much to my horror, my dad went inside. A few minutes later the coach came out and I was humiliated into joining the team. It was the first year our school had a cross country team and there were only five girls inside. The coach was desperate. By the end of the first week--really after our first workout, which was hill loop repeats--I loved running. DB: What were the things you loved about it? KW: The camaraderie and that you improve so much the first year and competing has always been a motivator for me.
PROFILE DB: You went on to run collegiately at Macalester College. Are there things you learned from being a competitive runner in high school and college that have helped in your career as a teacher and author? KW: Definitely. Running is peak “learn life lessons” territory. Most important, I learned that I can do hard things, and that I can recover when I fail to do hard things. I also learned the importance of finding a team of people on whom you can rely. I learned the importance of goal setting and risk-taking. And, I learned that if you work really hard, there will be a few transcendent moments--peak performances that will stick with you forever.
they compete, and my family makes a lot of fun of me for my high level of intensity.
DB: What are some of your favorite running memories? KW: Weekend long runs along the River Road with high school teammates. We usually ran seven to eight miles. Finally qualifying for the state track meet in the 2-mile as a high school senior and after many failed attempts. Winning the slow heat of the Tommie Twilight 1500 in 1996 (I was a 3K and 5K runner, and this was just for fun). Finishing the Boston Marathon in 2014. The times each of my kids outran me for the first time in a 5K. I’ve never been so happy to get outkicked.
DB: Is there anything autobiographical about the 5K in your book? KW: No, it comes more from my experience as a mother and teacher than a runner.
DB: What is your running like now? KW: Turning 40 revitalized my running. For better or (mostly) for worse, I’m a “gold star” person. Give me a gold star and I’ll do the thing. So, I’ve found that as a masters runner, I finish relatively higher in results which motivates me. I joined the Mill City Race Team. I’ve never been to a group run or practice, but I love wearing the uniform on the start line. I love scoring points for the masters’ team. This fall, I trained for my first marathon in five years (my eighth marathon overall). Next, I’m excited about running some shorter distances. I’m wondering if I can ever break 22 for the 5K again. That’s my most immediate goal. I’m not sure it’s possible, but as I mentioned, running has taught me how to fail, and I know I’ll have fun in the attempt even if it doesn’t work out. DB: What are your favorite race distances? KW: I really like the 10 mile distance and the 5K. But I like to compete even if I’m not in very good shape. I really like the Endless Summer Trail Series. The distances are all between three and seven miles, there’s a fun vibe and included in the race fee is pizza and beer at the end. DB: How do you train for your races? KW: I usually look online for a training program for whatever distance I want to do, like Runner’s World or Hal Higdon. DB: Do you have some current running goals? KW: A sub-22 minute 5K sounds good! I ran 21:46 in 2014. I’d also like to break 75 minutes at next fall’s TCM 10 mile. DB: You have a son running in high school. How has it been being a parent of a competitive runner? KW: I love it! My kids have tried all the sports, and they both love running. I love having this interest in common with them. My high schooler and I spend a lot of time together chatting about training and racing. Shef is an incredible competitor--a huge risk-taker and able to completely exhaust himself in the effort. I love watching him compete, and while I prefer the high-highs, it’s also rewarding to help him through the low-lows. Both extremes come with the territory when you’re completely invested in something, as he is. The only bad part about sports parenting is how nervous I get watching them do their things. My younger son is a hockey goalie, and my heart rate sits in the 150s when I’m watching a tight game with him in the net. I’m sure it was similarly high as I watched Shef’s section mile race last spring. I can’t really sit still while
DB: You have recently had your first novel accepted for publication. Is there any running in it? KW: YES! Of course! There’s a 5K in which the two feuding lead characters race each other. It’s toward the end and very near the climax. I’m working on my second book now, and I just wrote a sticky note to myself about the main character: “Should Alice run marathons?” I mean, probably yes.
DB: Has your career change from teacher to author affected your running schedule? KW: Teaching is a completely inflexible and also exhausting job, and I found it really difficult to maintain a consistent level of fitness while doing it. I can fit running into my days much more easily now that I’m writing full time, and I have emotional reserves to put into my training. I decided to do a fall marathon this year as a celebration of my new schedule--I’ve run Twin Cities twice before and New York once, but it’s always so hard to get the runs in once school begins in August. So, the work from home flexibility has a been a boon for my running. Maybe that’s a good omen for my sub-22. There will be no excuse to skip the speed workouts.
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Grand Prix stat man ends his 30-year streak
Hal Gensler is handing the baton off to Tom Ruen BY CANDY PATRIN
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past for the MDRA Grand Prix series recognizes the name, Hal Gensler, as the contact on the registration form. Gensler is the statistician, or “stat man,” behind the MDRA Grand Prix races. He is the guy who has collected and reported on the points earned after every race. Through ups and downs, including a move to Arizona, retirement, injuries and the passing of his spouse, Janet, Gensler has been “the” guy when it comes to the Grand Prix stats. Until now. In recent times, Gensler has been working on a transition of his Grand Prix commitment to MDRA member Tom Ruen. “We are so grateful to Hal for his service to MDRA in scoring the Grand Prix for 30 plus years,” says Sarah Ahlers McInerney, MDRA Operations Manager. “Hal’s mentoring of Tom this past year has made the transition seamless and Tom made improvements to the website which were much needed!” Many members will recognize Ruen, who has been a Grand Prix runner since 2009. Since 2015, he has completed 10 or 11 of the events every year. Ruen notes that participants may notice a few changes in the Grand Prix, such as expanded reporting data, but nothing drastic. “I do value keeping a system constant between years, and I believe continuity from past years gives the Grand Prix a greater legacy,” says Ruen. Thirty years is an amazing streak. Then again, maybe it is not so unusual for a guy who had a 27 year daily running streak that ended only due to an injury. As he prepares to hand over his MDRA duties, Gensler agreed to answer a few questions about his tenure as the Grand Prix stat man. Q. How did you get started as the MDRA Grand Prix statistician?
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A. I started running in January of 1989, and almost immediately noticed the MDRA Grand Prix and signed up for it. When Cindy Fitzpatrick decided in early 1990 that she no longer wanted to score the Grand Prix, I volunteered to do so. I went to her house in St. Paul to collect some info. Q. What has kept you engaged over the years? A. I am a numbers person. I was a CPA in the tax area. I did finally give up my license last summer, as I did not want to do 80 hours of CPE (continuing professional education). But giving up numbers will never happen. Q. What has been the greatest challenge during your tenure? A. My biggest challenge would have had to do with Janet’s passing on October 25, 2011. I had signed up to run a 50K race on the 29th called the Cave Creek Thriller. I did not really want to run it, but finally decided that Janet would have wanted me to do so. I did run the race but collapsed at the finish line and had to be taken to the hospital where I spent a day or two on IVs. Q. Can you also provide some details about the end of your running streak and other physical challenges? A. I had quite a challenge when I fell down 15 stairs on December 4, 2016 and broke my heel in two places (the fall stopped a running streak that the day before had reached 27 years). And then August of last year I had a partial knee replacement. The Thanksgiving before the fall I had run a race on Thanksgiving Day at about 8:25 pace. Now I am lucky if I can do a 5K at 12 minute pace. (Note: Hal actually did a little over an 11 minute per mile pace at the Arizona Road Racer’s Thanksgiving Day Classic in Peoria, Ariz. which was his 1,000th race.)
Runners and families honor ricardo plana’s journey during world war ii. Submitted photos
Q. What advice can you give to your successor or anyone else who may be thinking about getting involved in MDRA or any other organization? A. I have always thought that just getting out there and doing it as Nike says. It does not matter what kind of pace you run. Just getting some exercise and running or running/walking is a great way to do so. Q. What are your plans as far as exercise and volunteer work in the future? A. I am the Treasurer of the Arizona Road Racers (the largest running club in Arizona). I became the treasurer in early 2006 and, even though I moved from the Phoenix area to Tucson six months ago, I continue to do so although I am not real fond of the monthly commute to Board meetings. Gensler plans to continue being active. He hopes to travel to Minnesota this summer for the 11th annual Janet Gensler Memorial Ely 4 race on the bike path around Miners Lake. And, of course, he will always keep a close watch on those numbers.
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BOARD ELECTION BALLOT PRESIDENT POSITION (select 0ne) MDRA has designated one pastBoard Member and one MDRA office staff to oversee the election process. All ballots cast, both online or paper, as well and the identity of the voting members, will remain confidential.
Rochelle Christensen
Write-in
VICE PRESIDENT POSITION (select one)
Steve Hennessy
Write-in
Please vote for one candidate in each of the officer elections: President, Vice-President Please vote for up to six candidates in the open board election.
BOARD MEMBER ELECTIONS (select up to six)
Mark Annett
Michael Baker
Dave Daubert
Geoff Engelhart
Basem Jaber
Lou Ann Kycek
Perry McGahan
Mishka Vertin
Verna Volker
Only current MDRA members are eligible to vote. Family memberships get two votes per membership. Votes are due via online voting by midnight January 17, 2020. Votes are due via paper ballot to the MDRA, P.O.Box 6419, Minneapolis, MN 55406 by January 17, 2020.
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2020 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon Preview BY CHAD AUSTIN
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to Tokyo, site of these Games, athletes must first qualify. For the top marathoners in the U.S. that means finishing in the top three at the marathon trials in Atlanta on February 29th. Just getting to the starting line is a huge honor as runners had to meet strict criteria; men that ran 2:15:00 and under earned an A standard and will have their trip to the trials paid for. Men that run between 2:15:01 – 2:19:00, or 1:04:00 and under for a half marathon, achieved a B standard and will have to pay their own way. On the women’s side, these times are 2:37:00 and under (A standard) and 2:37:01 – 2:45:00 or 1:13:00 and under for a half marathon (B standard). Although the qualifying window is open until January 19, 2020, 215 men and 420 women have already met one of the two standards. It seems like both races will be wide open. On the men’s side 18 guys have run sub-2:12 and another
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five runners qualified by running half marathons in 1:02:30 or faster. For the women, 15 gals have run sub-2:28. As always, the Olympic Trials Marathon will have several interesting storylines to follow. Here are a few that come to mind. First, the leading qualifier for men (Galen Rupp) and women (Jordan Hasay) have been coached by Alberto Salazar. Earlier this year Salazar was suspended for four years for “multiple anti-doping rule violations”. Soon after the ban, both Rupp and Hasay dropped out of the Chicago Marathon. How will they bounce back in Atlanta? Second, in 2016 only one of the six qualifiers was a first time Olympian (Jared Ward). 2020 should see a changing of the guard as Meb Keflezighi is 44 years old and Shalane Flanagan has retired. Finally, while Meb is 44 years old, do you really want to rule the four time Olympian out? And what about two other Masters runners, Abdi Abdirahman and Bernard Lagat? Abdi is another four time Olympian having last run the 2012 Olympic Marathon. However, at 42 years old he seems to be running better than ever. His 2:11:34 qualifying time was the 12th fastest. Not to be outdone, Lagat is a five time Olympian, dating all the way back
TRIALS to 2000. The 45 year old is better known for his track speed, but don’t rule him out in Atlanta either. As with past Olympic Trials, Minnesota will be very well represented with no less than 16 men and 26 women that have had ties to the state at one point or another in their career. Not only that, but Grandma’s Marathon only trailed California International Marathon (CIM) for the race where the most runners qualified. Below is a brief look at the runners we claim as our own.
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Parker Stinson. Age: 27, Qualifier: 2:10:53, Chicago Marathon (’19) Stinson was briefly with Team USA Minnesota before making his way to Boulder, Colo. He holds the U.S. record for 25K (1:13:48), ran 1:02:11 at the Houston Half Marathon and his time at this year’s Chicago Marathon was the seventh fastest qualifier. Matt Llano. Age: 31, Qualifier: 2:11:14, Berlin Marathon (’19) Llano is another former Team USA Minnesota athlete that now lives in Arizona. His time at the Berlin Marathon is the tenth fastest performance, to go along with his two other sub-2:14 marathons. He finished sixth at the 2016 trials. Malcolm Richards. Age: 37, Qualifier: 2:13:28, CIM (’17) While in the Twin Cities, Richards ran for the Run N Fun race team. Now a school teacher in San Francisco, he owns the indoor world record (2:19:01). Richards was 18th in 2016. Tyler Jermann. Age: 27, Qualifier: 2:13:29, Houston Marathon (’19) Jermann has the fastest qualifying time of anyone currently training in Minnesota. Originally from Naperville, Ill., he joined Team USA Minnesota in August 2017. He finished 36th in the 2016 Olympic Trials Marathon and has PR’d at three of his last four marathons. Patrick Smyth. Age: 33, Qualifier: 2:13:48, CIM (’19) Smyth is another former Team USA Minnesota runner, who placed 8th at the 2016 trials. He now lives in New Mexico. Danny Docherty. Age: 30, Qualifier: 2:15:55, Twin Cities Marathon (’19) Docherty is another current Team USA Minnesota runner. The Cretin-Derham Hall High School alum finished third and PR’d by over two minutes and 30 seconds at this year’s Twin Cities Marathon. The Docherty name is no stranger to the Olympic Trials Marathon as Danny’s mom,
DANNY DOCHERTY FINISHES THE 2019 TWIN CITIES MARATHON. He is one of the minnesotans competing at the 2020 olympic marathon trials. PHOTO BY WAYNE KRYDUBA
Bev, is the only woman to finish the first six U.S. Olympic Trials Marathons. Charlie Lawrence. Age: 24, Qualifier: 2:16:10, CIM (’18) Lawrence grew up in Foley, Minn. before running for the University of Minnesota. He now trains with Hansons-Brooks Distance Project out of Michigan. Eric Finan. Age: 30, Qualifier: 2:16:42, CIM (’17) The Ohio native ran for Cincinnati University before running for Team USA Minnesota (20132014).
Joe Moore. Age: 36, Qualifier: 2:17:27, CIM (’19) Moore is a Kansas native who ran for Twin Cities Track Club for a number of years before moving back to Kansas. Eric Loeffler. Age: 43, Qualifier: 2:17:34, CIM (’17) Had Loeffler run his qualifying performance in Minnesota, it would have topped Olympian Steve Plasencia’s state age record of 2:19:06. This will be his third Olympic Trials Marathon. Continued on page 14 WINTER 2020
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TRIALS Mason Frank. Age: 30, Qualifier: 2:17:39, CIM (’17) Frank ran for Iowa State before teaching at St. Louis Park High School (2016-17). He’ll be looking for redemption after not finishing the 2016 trials in Los Angeles. Matt Welch. Age: 25, Qualifier: 2:17:44, Twin Cities Marathon (’19) Welch was the 2012 State Champion in cross country while at Proctor. He ran at the University of Minnesota for three seasons before transferring to the University of Portland. He made his marathon debut at Twin Cities Marathon where he placed fifth. Trent Lusignan. Age: 27, Qualifier: 2:18:47, CIM (’18) The Shakopee native ran collegiately at South Dakota State University before running professionally for Hansons-Brooks Distance Project. Reed Fischer. Age: 24, Qualifier: 1:02:06, Houston Half Marathon (’19) Fischer will be making his marathon debut in Atlanta. The Hopkins High School and Drake University alum has the second fastest qualifier via the half marathon. He currently trains with the Tinman Elite in Boulder, Colo. Joel Reichow. Age: 26, Qualifier: 1:03:24, Indianapolis Half Marathon (’19) Reichow ran for White Bear Lake High School and South Dakota State University before joining Team USA Minnesota in September 2018. Kevin Lewis. Age: 26, Qualifier: 1:03:29, Indianapolis Half Marathon (’19) Lewis joined Team USA Minnesota in January 2017 via the University of Iowa.
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Emma Bates. Age: 26, Qualifier: 2:25:27, Chicago Marathon (’19) Bates is from Elk River before running at Boise State. She placed seventh at the 2019 Chicago Marathon in 2:25:27, a time that has her seeded seventh, ahead of Olympians Shalane Flanagan, Molly Huddle and Desi Linden. Katy (Moen) Jermann. Age: 27, Qualifier: 2:31:55, New York Marathon (’19) Jermann, an Iowa native, ran at Iowa State University before becoming a member of Team USA Minnesota in July 2015. She was the 2018 USATF Minnesota Runner of the Year and in 2019 she knocked nearly two minutes off her marathon PR.
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Katy (Moen) jermann finishes the 2018 city of lakes race. she is one of the minnesotans competing at the 2020 olympic marathon trials. PHOTO BY WAYNE KRYDUBA
Dakotah (Bullen) Lindwurm. Age: 24, Qualifier: 2:32:49, Twin Cities Marathon (’19) Lindwurm join Team USA Minnesota in September 2018 by way of St. Francis High School and Northern State University. She placed second at the 2019 Medtronic Twin Cities in 2:32:49. Maddie Van Beek. Age: 28, Qualifier: 2:35:34, CIM (’18) A native of Perham, Van Beek ran at North Dakota State University where she’s coached by former University of Minnesota and Team USA Minnesota standout, Andrew Carlson. She competed at the 2016 Olympic Track and Field Trials in the Steeplechase.
Meghan (Armstrong) Peyton. Age: 34, Qualifier: 2:36:13 Berlin Marathon (’19) Originally from Oregon, Peyton has the longest tenure with Team USA Minnesota, joining in the spring of 2008. This will be her fourth Olympic Team Trials (one in Track and Field and three in the marathon). She has PR’d at each of her last three marathons. Gwen Jorgensen. Age: 33, Qualifier: 2:36:23, Chicago Marathon (’18) The gold medalist in triathlon from the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Jorgensen trained in St. Paul for a while before joining the Bowerman Track Club and moving to Oregon.
TRIALS Bria Wetsch. Age: 31, Qualifier: 2:37:13, CIM (’18) The Holy Family Catholic High School star went on to run at the University of Oregon before settling down in Broomfield, Colo.
Megan Hogan. Age: 31, Qualifier: 2:42:00, Boston Marathon (’18) The All American at George Washington University was a member of Team USA Minnesota for a brief period before moving back east.
Elizabeth Herndon. Age: 34, Qualifier: 2:37:27, Grandma’s Marathon (’18) Herndon, a Professor of Geology at Kent State lived in St. Paul in 2014. That same year she set the beer mile world record in 6:17.76.
Andrea Toppin. Age: 26, Qualifier: 2:42:12, CIM (’18) An Iowa State alum, Toppin now lives in St. Paul while going to graduate school to be a chiropractor.
Tierney Wolfgram. Age: 17, Qualifier: 2:40:03, Twin Cities Marathon (’18) Wolfgram was just 15 years old when she placed 39th overall (sixth woman) in 2:40:03 at the 2018 Twin Cities Marathon.
Marit Sonnesyn. Age: 26, Qualifier: 2:42:31, CIM (’18) Sonnesyn ran for Wayzata High School and Gustavus Adolphus College. She is finishing up a Master’s degree at St. Catherine’s University while competing for the Run N Fun race team.
Rachel Drake. Age: 28, Qualifier: 2:40:17, Grandma’s Marathon (’19) Drake is a White Bear Lake High School and University of Minnesota alumni. She has had tremendous success on the trails lately; second place at the 2019 U.S. 50K Trail Championships, first at the Trail du Ventoux 46K in France. Last year she won the Waldo 100K and USA Trail Marathon Championships in Moab. Missy (Buttry) Rock. Age: 34, Qualifier: 2:41:06, Chicago Marathon (’19) While at Wartburg University, Rock became the first woman in NCAA history to win three consecutive cross country national championships. She currently coaches at Bethel University. Jenelle Deatherage. Age: 42, Qualifier: 2:41:11, Grandma’s Marathon (’19) Illinois native Deatherage was a state cross country champion in 1993 before having a standout career at the University of Wisconsin. The former Team USA Minnesota runner spent 10 years in the area. Margaret Ludick. Age: 34, Qualifier: 2:41:31, CIM (’19) Ludick, a University of North Dakota graduate, used the 2019 edition of the ever-popular California International Marathon to qualify for her first OTM. Ladia Albertson-Junkans. Age: 33, Qualifier: 2:41:52, Silo District Marathon (’18) Albertson-Junkans ran for Stillwater High School and the University of Minnesota. More recently she’s earned success in the trail running world, including being able to represent the U.S. in Scotland, Mexico, Bulgaria and Italy.
Melissa (Wright) Burkart. Age: 37, Qualifier: 2:42:34, CIM (’18) Technically from Wisconsin by way of Hudson and the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire; however, Burkart also competes for the Run N Fun race team. This is her second consecutive trials appearance. Jenny (Jorvig) Goswami. Age: 36, Qualifier: 2:43:00, Twin Cities Marathon (’19) Goswami was a 2002 graduate of Hopkins High School before going to Middlebury College. While in college her cross country team won the national title in cross country. She now resides in Pennsylvania. Ruth Brennan Morrey. Age: 44, Qualifier: 2:43:41, CIM (’19) RBM’s background includes time as a semipro soccer player and professional triathlete. The Rochester resident qualified for her first Olympic Trials Marathon in 2000. She qualified for her 2nd trials by winning the Masters division of the 2019 CIM. Kelly (Brinkman) Boler. Age: 38, Qualifier: 2:43:50, Houston Marathon (’18) This will be the Hutchinson High School and Iowa State graduate’s second trials, having run in 2012 as well. Currently an Eagan resident, Boler runs for Dakota Distance Project as well as the Twin Cities Track Club Meghan Roth. Age: 32, Qualifier: 2:44:03, Boston Marathon (’19) Roth is a former soccer player for the University of Minnesota Duluth via Farmington. Michelle Lilienthal. Age: 37, Qualifier: 2:44:05, Chicago Marathon (’17)
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This will be the fourth Olympic Trials Marathon for the former University of Wisconsin standout and Team USA Minnesota member. Lilienthal, originally from Iowa, now lives in Maine. Elizabeth Frick. Age: 25, Qualifier: 2:44:09, Twin Cities Marathon (’18) After graduating from Eagan High School, Frick ran for the University of Wisconsin La Crosse before attending graduate school at the University of Minnesota. Stephanie Wilson. Age: 29, Qualifier: 2:44:32, Houston Marathon (’19) The Edina High School grad is now living in Colorado. Lisa Baumert. Age: 32, Qualifier: 2:44:34, CIM (’18) The Nebraska native and Wheaton College alum was also the 2017 USATF Minnesota Runner of the Year. This will be her third Olympic Trials Marathon.
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RED LANTERN
A team of fellow runners helped Joseph D’Angelo finish the Mankato Marathon well after organizers had packed up the finish line BY JAXSON JUDKINS
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arathoning is a funny sport
for many reasons. One unique “rule” is how there is always a cutoff pace. Those runners who fall behind are pulled off the course. Their names are blotted from the finishers list and thus forgotten. But other races do honor last place. One such race is the Iditarod —a dogsled race so grueling that even the last finisher receives an award called the “Red Lantern.” But, what could this Alaskan dog sled race possibly have in common with a marathon; that is, outside of the word “race?” It turns out, much… On a cold October morning in Minnesota, a few hundred runners gathered for the city’s annual marathon. The majority of the crowd came prepared with thermals, handwarmers and gloves. Yet clearly there were a handful of those who took pride in wearing as little as possible regardless of the frigid windchill. Among the crowd stood an 85 year old man from Colorado set on a mission to run a marathon in every state. Now, who runs a marathon at that age, let alone 50 of them? Apparently, this guy. He went unnoticed among the sea of half and full marathoners huddled around each other. One would have to look closer at his racer’s bib to find out that he was a full marathoner. Still, he chose the Mankato Marathon as his last Midwestern stop. A guy nobody knew in a place not usually associated with marathon legend. I can only speculate that on the surface, this small college town race would appear to be a pleasant journey due to the open cornfields and amber leaves in the Fall, but being a local, this is a big misconception. This course is hilly crossing two river valleys, a ski hill at mile 20 and a final crushing hill through Sibley Park at the 24 mile marker before tapering off toward the finish line. Other marathons around the country may have been flatter and more forgiving, but not this one. Another unique aspect of this race is a team of dedicated Minnesota State University students in yellow shirts known as the “Psych’s on Bikes.” This bunch of graduate students
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MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN YELLOW SHIRTS PATROL THE COURSE AT THE MANKATO MARATHON EVERY YEAR. THIS PHOTO SHOWS THAT GROUP OF STUDENTS AT THIS YEAR’S RACE. from the Center of Sport and Performance Psychology ride around the course offering mental performance tips to runners before, during and after the race. In fact, I was part of this crew. Once the race started, my task was to ride my bike to the hill section of the course out in the countryside and help runners fight fatigue. The crack of the gun sounded and I raced to my post to encourage oncoming runners. It’s on! Hours passed and droves of runners thinned. I remained in that spot waiting for the last runner to arrive but never did. Local traffic began to flow freely which was my cue to venture up the hill to catch the nearest runner ahead, but doubt made me pause. I knew that one runner was still behind me since I hadn’t seen the marathon golf cart bringing up the rear. I decided to stop alongside a cornfield and wait. Eventually, the final runner in a red shirt and a noticeable limp was in sight and it did not look good. This runner appeared to be exhausted at mile seven with every step mov-
ing forward. As I pulled up, the driver of the golf cart asked if I could stay with him as he went to the nearest public bathroom. I agreed yet he never came back. I tried to gauge the situation whether the runner was in misery or not. I introduced myself and recognized by his response that his attitude was upbeat which was a good sign. For the next few hours, I learned that he was a retired 85 year old Korean War veteran trying to knock off his 44th state marathon after recovering from a car accident a few years earlier. That explained the limp. Amazed, I could tell he was determined to finish this marathon. However, I knew that at this pace he was not going to make the cutoff time. Three miles more, we noticed the marathon cleanup crew right behind us. The water booths were vacant, cones and signs were being loaded onto the trucks and the officials took notice of our gradual progress. At mile 13, the race director approached us and explained that this runner was too far behind to complete the
TEAMWORK race. With good reason, the marathon staff clarified that at this pace, no intersections would be blocked and nobody would be at the finish line when and if he finished. Hundreds of staff members couldn’t wait for one man to cross the finish line. It was time to call it quits. Despite this logic, the runner refused. “I’m a finisher! Heck, the path is still there!” This guy didn’t come all this way to not finish. In his mind, the dignity of coming in last was unimportant. The honor came from finishing, regardless of place or time. This is what true marathoners yearn for because moments like these draw upon deep reservoirs of personal toughness that can’t be tapped into elsewhere. At 85, perhaps this runner was still pursuing his breaking point and this race was his test. The question of safety was brought into the equation to counter his plea. Watching this unfold in front of me, I offered a suggestion. “I’ll stay with him until he finishes.” I had the marathon map, water, snacks and clearly the Porta potties were still along the trail. Those weren’t going anywhere. Besides, the backup plan to call a cab and send him back was still possible. It was clear that the organizers didn’t love this idea but entrusted me with his safety. They couldn’t stop this runner’s determination to finish and the need for someone to see him through to the end. Our journey continued. We passed that halfway point around noon, four hours into the race. Many runners at this point were likely sitting on the couch at home with their marathon T-shirt and medal around their neck, but not us. I was witnessing a man make a stand to carry out his lifelong dream. This moment to conquer challenges was exactly what represented this man’s life. Who was going to deny him that? Not me. As we pressed on against the brutal headwind, this marathoner had an instinctive familiarity to each mile which was bizarrely accurate. He shouted, “We are coming up on the next mile, I can feel it! LET’S GO!” Sure enough, the mile maker was insight. Perhaps multi marathoners develop this intuitive sense of mileage that gives a celebratory jolt in one’s soul after crossing it. This was all he focused on, crossing one mile at a time and outwardly celebrating those small wins. Terena, a bicycle medic, learned about us approaching mile 16 but still in the race. She caught up to us from behind and provided first aid. This competitor received bandages for the scrapes and blisters he had. It was reassuring to have a third member join our team for the remainder of the journey. Between miles 16 through 23, our progress was slow yet steady. Nothing else mattered in the world.
JOSEPH D’ANGELO, SECOND FROM LEFT, POSES WITH A GROUP OF RUNNERS WHO HELPED HIM FINISH THE MANKATO MARATHON RECENTLY. Hours into the race, word had gotten out that an 85 year old man was still running with the Marathon officially over. Slowly, a cheering section for this guy was beginning to form to see him through to the finish. Then medical Joe showed up. It is hard to forget a man with a bandana, sunglasses, a medical shirt and a kilt appear at the most difficult part of the race: Sibley Park. Medical Joe was also a Veteran that served in Vietnam and immersed himself in running. He was not going to leave a soldier behind. Not in Korea, Vietnam or Mankato, Minnesota. Medical Joe arranged to have a finishers shirt and medal awaiting the triumph at the end—something that this marathoner was not aware of. With the surge of support, this marathoner crossed the imaginary finish line on a sidewalk in downtown Mankato at 5:26 p.m. after starting that morning at 8 a.m. The race took over 9 hours to complete and frankly it did not matter. Looking back, I believe that there is a unique population of marathoners like this man that forge ahead knowing that they will be pushed to the limits. These diehards could care less about the marathon medal or running through a tunnel of people toward the finish because it is not about fame and glory but something more internally satisfying—finishing what you start.
A makeshift ceremony was assembled where we gave the runner his shirt and medal to celebrate this win. I played “We Are the Champions” and congratulated him for accomplishing such a monumental feat. The small fan club did the same. Amid the buzzing local traffic, it was surreal that hardly anybody passing by knew what had just happened. Success isn’t quantified by a time in a race; it is knowing that you did your personal best with the resources you could garner at that moment in time. The Red Lantern had come in and had finished the same 26.2 mile race as everyone else. Joseph D’Angelo’s marathon time would read N/A on the 2018 finisher results. Yet, this journey was a brief snapshot of how he lives his life. His story is one that needs to be told. Too often, we hold these experiences to ourselves, and no doubt Joseph D’Angelo would have shrugged it off. But for hours on this cold Fall day, I was next to a marathoner who simply would not give up. He embodied the Steve Prefontaine quote saying, “A lot of people run a race to see who is the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts, who can punish himself into exhaustion, and then at the end, punish himself even more.” Joe knew that stopwatches and finisher’s lists did not bind his mission. His mission was to finish. Joe D’Angelo is ours to quietly admire as he treks on through his life. Joe D’Angelo, the marathon’s Red Lantern. WINTER 2020
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PROFILE
RICK RECKER
A CONSUMMATE RUNNER BY PATRICK O’REGAN
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t’s said that one of the keys to a happy life
is to find something you love to do and pursue it with a passion. Rick Recker loves the great sport of running. He pursues it, in all its ways and requirements, with as much passion as any runner we have known. He has run over 2,800 races and has run in 65 countries. Terrific stamina and fabulous adventures are the hallmarks of his running life. To give a sense of the man, some events of his travels, often harrowing and mostly related to running, have been added to the profile. For a guy for whom running would be a major feature and driving passion of his life, Rick was lucky to have a strong athletic pedigree. Dick, his father, was a Tri-State half mile champion. Lucy, his mother, was also athletic. Rick was the oldest of four siblings. One of his sisters, Patti, would teach physical education and coach (including All Americans) for her career in high school. The other sister, Mary, would run the half mile in 2:30 before high school. Rick’s younger brother, Tony, would go on to run marathons in all 50 states. But a good runner needs the engine for it. Ever since he was a youngster, running came easily for Rick. “I would run without provocation,” he said, “for the sheer joy of it.” He ran a lot, but training and racing would only start at Roosevelt Senior High School. There he determined to follow in his father’s footsteps, running the half mile. He made a good start. Running cross country as a sophomore, Rick was the first one in his class to get a letter. “I wasn’t totally gifted at all,” he said (meaning, not like Garry Bjorklund). “I had to work at it.” He did, running mostly the 880 and 440 in track. Occasionally, he’d also run the mile, competing against the future state champion, Bruce Mortenson. Though Rick set the school record in the 600, he would never compete in the State Meet. Roosevelt took second in the State in Rick’s senior year as he watched from
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the sidelines. (Mortenson’s team, St. Louis Park, under the great coach Roy Griak, won the championship, as he took the mile.) Rick’s high school records were outstanding, however: 2:02 in the 880, 53 in the 440, and 4:34 in the mile. Rick also exhibited this early his great stamina and love of adventure. Inspired by watching Abebe Bikila on TV win the marathon in Rome at the 1960 Olympic Games, while running barefoot, Rick, at age 16, ran a marathon barefoot in repeated laps of Lake Nokomis. His time was about 3:30. On one adventure, in South Africa, Rick determined to run to the tip of the Cape of Good Hope. Going along, he suddenly spotted dark specks moving eerily in the distance. Coming on, he saw that it was a large troop of baboons – hundreds of them, foraging for food. He kept going – “I wanted to get to the tip,” he said – though knowing baboons can be dangerous. Slowing to a walk as he came up to them, they parted before him, but closed in behind, like a wave. He made it through, got to the tip and
hitched a ride back past the baboons. “Three of those beasts could kill you,” he said. One aggressive male, I should think, could set the troop into a feeding frenzy. After high school (he graduated in 1962), Rick took a year off to work, and then enrolled at the University of Minnesota. Somewhat surprisingly, no one asked him to go out for the cross country team, so he didn’t. “Being on the team was not that important to me,” he said. He did, however, run on the intramural team (which, it might be noted, was organized by the founder of the MDRA, Pat Lanin). With Rick’s second place finish, the team won the intramural cross country title. Undertrained, in track he ran the 880 in 2:10. After his sophomore year, Rick was in and out of the University for eight years. What he wanted from life could not be gotten from a classroom. He worked as a lifeguard in many venues and as a bartender. Through his early 20’s, he just ran occasionally, with a race, as he said, “once in a while.” But this increased as time went on, with
PROFILE more races added to the effort. In his late 20’s, Rick married Diane, who had been in his life for six years. Three kids would follow. As his life got busier, running and racing also increased. He’d run many races a year. Since high school, he had recorded every race he ran. One day, he took out his records, totaled the number of races, and found that he had run more than 1,000 races. It should be noted that Rick was never concerned with the number of races he ran. In fact, his total of 2,800 plus races is actually the number of race days, since he would record just one race even if he ran multiple races on a day (he has run as many as six races on a single day). “Running six races of 17 miles total,” he said, “is a lot harder than one 17 mile race.” And on he went, race after race after race. “I only run what’s good for me,” he said. “If I wanted numbers, I could have run a lot more.” He’s won about 100 races overall, many more in his age category. But it’s about more than running. “Running is so wonderful,” he said, “because of the friendships you make.” It has also got to be satisfying and memorable to have run all over the world. On a trip to Fiji, Rick found himself one day running on a highway along a jungle. “What am I doing running along a highway in Fiji?” he thought. He found a place where a road descended into the jungle, and took it. “It was a paradise in that jungle,” he recalled of the foliage and crystal waters he crossed. Unthinking, he jogged on, mesmerized by the canopy, draped with vines, here and there a huge toad or palm-sized beetle, brilliantly colored birds and fish in the streams. The only sounds were the cries of the birds and the hum of insects. He ended up taking various paths cut, as he learned later, by mahogany poachers. Finally, he realized he was lost. The return jog was a tense one and took some time, but he made it, getting out of the jungle before dark. In about 1978, when he was about 35, Rick started running the marathon. His friends had been goading him (a lover of the half mile) into running long distances. Finally, he gave in and increased his mileage. By way of training, he first ran the 50K State Championship. In that race, he passed the marathon distance in 2:50, finishing the 30 plus miles in 3:25. His first marathon was the City of Lakes, which he ran in his best time ever – 2:38. He would go on to run TCM, Grandma’s and Boston, twice each, and a total of 30 marathons. But he was running a lot of other races, too – a total of 118 in one year. He also traveled a lot, running, of course – though rarely racing – in each of the countries he went to. For a runner who prides himself on speed, Rick has run some incredible feats of stamina. Adventuresome running is in his blood. On a
trip to South Africa, he determined to run from the sea to the top of Tabletop Mountain, a distance of some 17 or 18 miles, to an elevation of some 3,000 feet. This would be merely good, but he determined to run the distance without stopping. He made it, without even a stop for breath, in two and a half hours. On a run with an acquaintance on a South African beach, the acquaintance told him the beach went on “forever.” That got Rick’s attention. “I decided to see how far forever was,” he said. He did run about 50K on the beach, never finding the end. During the dark days of apartheid, Rick, hot, tired and very thirsty, was hitchhiking one night back from a long run on a lonely country road in South Africa. A pickup stopped. Two Afro South Africans guys offered him a ride, saying, “Get in back.” The racial tension at the time was thick and foreboding. “Should I get in?” Rick thought. “Should I decline the offer? Run away?” He climbed in back. They took him where he wanted to go. They were nice guys. At a social, Rick could name drop with distinction if so inclined. In Rome, in a receiving line with his son for Pope Paul VI, Rick slapped hands with the Pontiff as he came past. At a local gathering on some running occasion, Rick thought he recognized a young man standing off by himself. He came over and started a conversation. It was Sebastian Coe, the Olympic Champion and world record holder in the 800m. At Rick’s invitation, the next day they ran together (10 seven minute miles, he said). Rick has run in a group with Grete Waitz, the great marathoner. As a high school sophomore, the team captain took him to the University fieldhouse where he watched Buddy Edelen, the future world record holder in the marathon, run repeat 220’s. He later learned that Edelen, as a training technique, had been holding his breath on each repeat. He knew Ron Daws well and once got a call from Alberto Salazar, who was looking for someone to train with him while he was in town. Not inclined to try to keep up with the great marathoner, Rick referred him to Pete Wareham, the coach at St Thomas College. It should also be noted that, for all his multitude of races, Rick has some impressive PR’s: 10K: 33:20, 5K: 16:00, mile (road): 4:42. One frigid day, Rick jogged to a lake at some distance from his house and determined to run around the lake on the ice a few yards from shore. As he jogged along, he came to a place where the agitation of the water because of a hidden stream or spring made the ice thin. Like stepping on a buried land mine, down he went into the icy water up to his shoulders. Now, how long does he have to live? We asked Terry O’Regan, my brother, an EMT (and outstanding cyclist), about this. “About 10 or 15 minutes,” he said, if he did nothing. Keeping his head, Rick rolled up on the ice and made it to shore.
Encased in ice, there was only one way to make it – run home. He made it. Diane was off on an errand. He managed to get into a hot shower and melt the ice suit. A close call, there. “Giving back counts so much more to me now than PR’s,” Rick said. “Making the day for 1,000 people when you direct a race is much more satisfying than making the day for yourself.” Rick became a race director and running official. Bob Hoisington, the great high school coach and longtime sports official, asked him to be an official for the State High School Track Meet. That began a career as a race official that continues to this day. Rick is now the State Certifier for course race distance. If you’ve run a certified race in Minnesota, Rick certified it was the exact distance you wanted to run. He frequently takes his bike with an attached measuring device and measures courses himself. Rick has designed many road race courses. In fact, he came up with the Vikings football stadium as the staging area for the TCM, designing the course with that as the starting point. Along the way, a friend recruited Rick to be on the Board of the MDRA (of which he is still a member). He’s been president of USATF Minnesota for 20 years, off and on, since the early 1990’s. He’s also been president of the MDRA for three years, in two segments. On one foreign adventure, Rick encountered a beautiful, sultry, jet setting woman for a second time that day. She said to him, “So you’ve come back for me.” They spent the rest of the day together. Unfortunately, perhaps, her young lover showed up that night, and Rick was shown the door. It was a dark and stormy night, and he had no money left. Magnanimously, she paid for his cab ride back to his hotel, which was locked for the night. He didn’t say if he got in a run that day. Rick’s long distance training philosophy is so unique it deserves mention. One hundred mile weeks are necessary, he contends, to run the marathon well, but with a difference. He insists that all free energy in a training cycle be devoted to running distance. “Do the miles in big chunks,” he said. “Marathon training starts after you’ve run for two hours. That’s when you change from using glycogen to using fat for energy. Run for two hours to get ready, then start training.” As for aging, Rick, who is 75, doesn’t give Old Man Time the same credit other people do. He doesn’t accept the notion that a gradual decline must happen as the years go by. It’s more a matter, he contends, of traumatic events happening from which one does not recover as one gets older. Avoid trauma, then, and keep running. Sounds like Rick means to run forever. Carter Holmes contributed to this article. WINTER 2020
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POETRY
The race
BY PATRICK O’REGAN Once again at the starting line… Glad I’m running the 5K today. Once around the lake is enough for me. Some of these runners are going Twice around… Poor things… I’ll be done when they’re still running. What madman would say this is fun? What a young crowd this is.
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Can I beat any of these people? Ah, the woman in the tiger-striped suit, Looks like I can beat her. A little chubby, actually. Pretty, though. Go for it, lady… There’s Rick, The man of many races. Just once, I’d like to beat a guy who can really run. Tension-city… What am I doing here? I’ve trained for it as a goal, Thus I have to run the race Or else be phony. And, moreover, Give it all I’ve got, because a hard
Race was in the hard training. O, the cutting disappointment At the finish line of a race weakly run! Mediocre in ability does not have to mean Mediocre in effort. In myself I can be extraordinary. Never to relent In the face of hardship, but to Face down the fear. Thus to validate Myself to myself, what I am as a person… Come on, Mr. Philosopher, Just run like mad – enjoy the race. O, say, can you see…
POETRY Nice voice… Okay, let’s get this crowd moving, Time to get this race on the road. Bang! Slow going in the crowd, There… Now run… Run, baby, run… Be careful passing people. Get on the outside, on the curb. Easy, easy – “Sorry, sorry” – You’re not alone here, They are running a race, too. Lord, a hundred meters and I still Haven’t drawn a serious breath. Look at that kid go! How old is he? About eight…no, six! Where’s Tiger? Oh, there she is. You and I will race, dear, right to the finish. Where’s Rick? Gone…already…hopeless. Settle down…settle, settle… Sometimes running is so sweet. I feel as though I could run and run… If I closed my eyes and rocked myself To the rhythm of the running, maybe I could Fall asleep and wake up at the finish line… How I love this sport... Running like a good runner… Darn that Rick. One mile marker just ahead… Seven fourteen, seven fifteen, seven sixteen… Not bad… See if I can hold this pace… I’m so glad I can run. How I love to run. Lucky there – completely recovered From the blown disc last year. Lost the knee jerk reflex in my left leg. Can’t run without that reflex. Thank you, Lord. I sure prayed hard. Not to be able to run…! There’s Tiger, coming back to me. We have an appointment at the finish line. Relax, relax, Just settle in the pace… “Hi, mind if I run with you?” “Not at all – nice day for a run.” “I love these morning races. Wakes me up, like a strong cup of Joe.” This is too fast… “Been running much?” “Some…” I’m speeding up too much!
“I’ve been running 50 miles a week…” No kidding… “How about you?” “Not that much…” He’s good… This is…faster…than…I want…to go… “Don’t you just love to run?” Not right now… Get away…from me…you runner. “Don’t you feel sometimes like you’re Floating as you run – just sailing along?” You do… “Run any marathons?” “Just two…” “I’ve run 18, but I got a late start.” “Please…go on…you’re faster…I’ll catch up… I mean…see you…at the finish line...” “Okay, have a good run.” Anaerobic as hell… Slow down…breathe, breathe… A whole different set of equipment in those people, A Ferrari to my VW bug. Better now…easy, boy…you’ll be okay… Settle, settle… What’s that saying on her shirt? Run closer… No half time, no substitutions, no time outs. What a sport! I gotta ask… “Hi… Just wondering…Did you put the saying on your shirt?” “My friends and I got together on it…” Young…pretty…a kid… “I see…I was wondering…who made the mistake… The plural of time out is times out…” Oh, not happy with me… “Not that it matters… It’s a great saying…” Away she goes, like a gazelle… No doubt, on the cross country team… Anaerobic as hell again… Slow down… Gotta catch my breath… Easy, easy… Running a race is like life itself – Hang tough, stay the course, even In the face of pain. Don’t try to hide from it, Go into it, face it, accept it, Feel it more, but suffer with it less. And grow, baby, grow… Okay, Philosopher… Two mile marker coming… Fourteen forty-nine, fourteen fifty, fourteen fifty-one…
It’s a good thing I’m not being paid for this – They couldn’t pay me enough. I think I’m starting to confess… Slow down… No! I can hold this pace… Don’t like being…disappointed…at the finish line… Leave it all…on the road… Settle, relax, settle… I’ve been so lucky in life… Just relax, try to relax… I have my friends and my health… Breathe on every other footfall… And I can run… Love to… Love… Easy, easy, you’ll get there, you’ll get there... Hey, Tiger… I can pass her… No, I can’t… Let her go… Maybe later… God, I’m hurting… Hail Mary… Easy, easy… relax, relax… Our Father… The three mile marker… Twenty-three thirty-one, twenty-three thirty-two, twenty-three thirty-three… Just a tenth mile to go… The pain is radiating…down my arms… My gums are throbbing… I need to see…the finish line…to start a sprint – Afraid I’ll fall short…or collapse… Relax…relax… Come on, Tiger…we’ll get there… it!
I see it…! The finish line…! I’m going to make Go for it. Go! Go! Go! See you at the finish, Tiger… I’ve always had a good sprint… Out of the way, folks, runner passing. Tiger won’t catch me now… At the balloons… Get there…get there… Get there…hold on…hold on… Ahhh… Made it! Oh, beat… Breathe…breathe…breathe… Respectable…respectable… Good going…runner… There goes Tiger…sailing on past. Why, she’s running the 10K! © 2018 Pat O’Regan
What madness – to put oneself in such pain.
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RACE SPOTLIGHT
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ZOOM! YAH! YAH! INDOOR MARATHON BY SHEILA MULROONEY-ELDRED Editor’s note: The demise of some of our favorite hometown races combined with the proliferation of national corporate races inspired us to highlight some of the best, most local races in the state. Have a race you’d like to nominate? EMAIL runminnesota@gmail.com.
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ack in 2005, a couple of Northfield
runners had an idea to solve two problems: There weren’t a lot of marathons that started with the letter Z. That left anyone with the goal of running a marathon that started with each letter of the alphabet with very few options. And the St. Olaf women’s cross country and track teams needed a new fundraiser. The runners, Dick Daymont and Dennis Easley, hatched the idea of an indoor marathon, and the first Zoom! Yah! Yah! Indoor Marathon launched in 2006. A whopping eight runners completed the marathon that year (seven others did a half marathon that no longer exists). Fast forward to this year, when the race has become a beloved tradition that will celebrate its 15th year. “You feel a sense of high energy that I don’t feel like you get at all marathons,” says St. Olaf head women’s track coach Katie Bretscher, who is taking over the job of race director from Daymont. That energy peaks around the two and a half to three hour mark, she says, when the first person is nearing the finish. (By then, the college runners who volunteer are more awake, too.) When each runner has half a lap or so to go, everyone in the fieldhouse starts chanting that person’s name. Combine that with guaranteed perfect race weather and a pre-race meal that earns rave reviews, and it’s no wonder people are encouraged to sign up early for this race (the track is elevated and only three lanes, so the field is capped at 58 racers to allow enough space
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THE 2020 ZOOM! YAH! YAH! WILL BE HELD JAN. 5, 2020, IN NORTHFIELD. for everyone to race comfortably at their own pace). THE COURSE: 150 laps of the elevated 282 meter track in the Tostrud Field House at St. Olaf College. If you’ve done the math, you’ve figured out that it’s 62.805 meters longer than a marathon. The course is USATF certified, but not a Boston Qualifier as the Boston Marathon does not accept indoor marathons. The course features ideal racing temps of 54 to 66 de-
grees and low humidity, near constant access to bathrooms and 600 aid stations (OK, four aid stations that you’ll pass 150 times each). Runners change directions every 30 minutes by running around a cone. THE PARTICIPANTS: In 2019, there were 39 finishers from nine states. There are many repeat racers, including one man from Northfield who does a little dance around the cone each time he circles it and one runner from New York
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RUNNERS COMPETE IN THE 2019 EDITION OF THE ZOOM! YAH! YAH! INDOOR MARATHON AT ST. OLAF COLLEGE IN NORTHFIELD. THE COURSE RECORD WAS SET IN 2010 BY CHRISTOPHER FRIEDMAN AT 2:42:32. who brings a box of a dozen hats and dons different ones throughout the race. Registration is first come, first serve. COURSE RECORDS: Christopher Friedman 2010 2:42:32 Nichole Porath 2013 2:57:34 (the first woman ever to break three hours in an indoor marathon) All winners get to sign the cone that marks the turnaround spot. VOLUNTEERS: Each participant is connected to a volunteer from the track team who officially keeps track of their laps and unofficially lends moral support, cheering, picture and video taking, etc. Repeat racers often request the same volunteer. “It’s
what makes it unique and gives it a sense of intimacy,” Bretscher says. BEYOND THE RACE: The pre-race dinner, served in the campus dining hall, features a plentiful buffet. The cafeteria has been ranked in the top five in the “Best Campus Food” category by the Princeton Review. SWAG: A shirt, medal, certificate and race photos are included in the entry fee. (Check out past editions on the Zoom! Yah! Yah! Facebook page.) Bretscher admits it takes a special person to run an indoor marathon. But the feedback is so positive, she says, that it’s clearly appealing to some. Think that might be you? Read on...
WANT TO GO? Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 • Register by December 2 -- note that you’ll need to submit a sub 6 hour marathon from a race between January 1, 2019 and December 1, 2019. • The price tag of $80 per runner ensures that the race raises a couple thousand dollars for the Oles. • BYO: Race fuel, which you’ll have access to at the four aid stations and supporters -- just remind them there’s not enough room for them to run with you (and it goes without saying, but leave the jog strollers at home). • The sound system will be pumping music throughout the race -- requests taken! • Spit in garbage cans at the aid stations -not on the track! WINTER 2020
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HISTORY
Field House History U of M Field House has a unique history and a bright future BY TIM ZBIKOWSKI
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he annual Meet of Miles indoor one
mile track event, held in the University of Minnesota Field House, kicks off the 2020 MDRA Grand Prix series of races on Monday, January 13. Started in the 1970s by former U of M Track coach, Roy Griak, the Meet of Miles has a long history as an all comers meet promoting indoor track racing to the running community. An even longer and more interesting history is found in the venue for the event, the Field House on the University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus. This past year, the Field House attracted attention from the press due to a 7.4 million dollar renovation project. The Field House story began far from Minnesota. The building was constructed by the Weyerhaeuser Company during the early 1930s in the Seattle, Wash., area for use as a bomber hangar. Though direct evidence is lacking, it seems highly probable, given the location, the hangar was used by the Boeing Company for sheltering production of World War II aircraft. The building was a timber frame construction type, not surprising since it was built by a lumber company. The support columns in the exterior walls measured over a foot square, and there were no internal support columns. The 1946 – 1948 Biennial Report of the President of the University of Minnesota to the Board of Regents shows this information: “Contracts have been awarded for an Indoor or Winter Sports Building. This will be a larger hangar type structure 200 feet wide by 400 feet long and 36 feet to the underside of the trusses. It is located just east of the Armory and the north side of the structure faces University Avenue and is on the line of the north side of the Stadium. [The former Memorial Stadium.] The building is to be rough finish only with a dirt floor. Provision has been made to reach the training quarters in Cooke Hall through a tunnel and stairs. Source of Funds: Athletic Reserve, $675,879” The building was disassembled in Seattle, shipped to Minnesota, and reassembled on the University of Minnesota campus. As shown in the above record, the building was originally
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Steve Plasencia, Garry Bjorklund, Mike Slack and Don Timm are pictured during a race at the University of minnesota Field house. called the Indoor Sports Building or the Winter Sports Building and both names are found in articles during the late 40s and early 50s. Researching archives of those years for the name “Field House” leads in the wrong direction because the building now known as Williams Arena was at that time called the Field House. University records of 1948 show that building was being remodeled to include a basketball arena and ice hockey rink. The official renaming of the Winter Sports Building to the Minnesota Field House occurred in a University Board of Regents meeting on February 19, 1954. As far as I can determine, that is still the official name, though the shortened version Fieldhouse is frequently used. The dirt surface of the Field House proved to be interesting, memorable, and at times, controversial. Considerable care was necessary to provide a decent running surface on the dirt track. It was frequently graded, packed and watered. Not enough water created an overabundance
of dust and too much water yielded muddy and slippery footing. A 1952 edition of the University’s “The Minnesotan” magazine included an article about the Athletic Department’s Ground Crew Foreman, Art Smith. The article contained the following text with a photo of Art, two of his crew members and equipment they used to roll the indoor track. “Track meets take a lot of preparation, too. The track is tempered, rolled, hardened, and distances must be checked and notarized.” “Smith admits that track is his favorite spectator sport. ‘It brings out the individual performer,’ he says, shaking his head in admiring remembrance. ‘A good track meet is something fine to see.’” U of M track members during the dirt track era (myself included) remember well the dusty conditions during daily practice sessions. To make matters worse, the baseball team practiced on the track infield area at the same time. Large mesh rope netting surrounding the infield
HISTORY hung from near ceiling level down to the inside curb of the track. Dust accumulated on the rope netting. When baseball players hit a ball and it impacted the netting, a cloud of dust drifted over the track. More dangerous was a ball striking the netting at head level since it would extend the netting partially out over the inside track lane. Additional hazards were baseball players with inattention as they stepped out from the infield. I vividly recall one incident when a teammate and I were in the middle of a fast interval and without warning a baseball player stepped out in front of us. Apparently, this was once too many times for my teammate. Instead of yelling the customary “Track!”, he raised his forearm and leveled the baseball player. I have no doubt that baseball player always looked both ways before crossing the track again! In spite of the dirt track and dusty conditions, the Field House was a venue for some of the largest indoor track meets in the state. Participation in the U of M major indoor track meets probably reached its highest level in the mid1970s. Adding to the numbers during this period were women competing on the first University of Minnesota Women’s Track teams thanks in large part to Title IX legislation. An article in the February 17, 1976, Gopher Sports News press release described the scene: “The biggest indoor track and field extravaganza of the year unfolds Friday and Saturday when the annual Northwest Open is run in the University of Minnesota Fieldhouse. Gopher head coach Roy Griak, meet manager, said Tuesday he expects more than 500 college and open athletes, both men and women, to compete in the two-day affair. The meet is co-sponsored by the UM and the Minnesota Track and Field Federation. No team scores are kept, only individual awards are given. Better than 60 college track teams are expected to send representatives.” “Numerous national and international competitors, including defending meet champions, are already entered in this year’s Northwest Open field. According to Griak, one of the meet highlights will be the 3-mile run slated for 1:15 p.m. Saturday. ‘Two former Gopher All-Americans, Garry Bjorklund and Don Timm, plus former North Dakota State All-American Mike Slack, will run in this event,’ says Griak. ‘Both Bjorklund and Slack were members of last year’s Pan American Team and all three will try out for the U.S. Olympic Team this summer. That should be some kind of race.’” “Several of the best [women] runners from the Midwest and Canada will also compete in the Northwest Open. Griak believes the top events could see defending champion Lynn McCarty, Canadian Olympic hopeful from the U. of Manitoba, face the challenge of Gopher running
star Cathie Twomey in the 880-yard run. Other key performers and their special events include defending champ Jane Oas in the 300-yard run, and CeCe Cox in the 440-yard run.” I had the good fortune of participating in that Northwest Open meet, competing in the one mile run. There were five heats of the mile and I was only fast enough to be included in the second heat. The excitement and inspirational atmosphere helped propel me to my all-time personal mile record of 4:19.2 and it remains the best running performance of my life. The Field House holds a special place in my running history. Attention to adverse conditions in the Field House due to the dirt surface reached a climax in 1983 when the Minnesota Daily newspaper published articles about the situation. The April 4, 1983, edition of the paper had an article including this reporting on the Field House: “Breathing tends to be a major problem in there,” Gopher women’s track coach Mike Lawless said. The Gopher track, softball and baseball teams practice regularly in the Field House during the winter months and on soggy spring days. Soccer and rugby clubs, intramural basketball teams and local joggers also occupy the building daily.” “Dirt. That’s what covers the Field House floor. Dust. That’s what filters through the Field House air—in large quantities.” “They come up with their statistics and figures that say the pollution from the dust is of bearable limits,” said Roy Griak, Gopher men’s track coach. “They claim that it’s OK, but I don’t care what the figures say. That building is not conducive to physical activity.” “Lawless, a former Minnesota men’s track team member, said the Field House situation has improved during the last decade. ‘The dust isn’t quite as severe,’ he said. ‘But the condition of the track itself is getting worse. It’s getting harder, which promotes more injuries in runners’ legs.’ He estimated that 50 percent of his team suffers aggravating injuries due to the packed running surface in the Field House. Such injuries wouldn’t be so commonplace were the team to practice on a soft surface throughout the year, he said.” “Renovation is about 40 years overdue,” Griak said. “We are the most northern Division I school in the United States and have the worst indoor facility.” The Minnesota Daily contracted researchers to conduct tests on the Field House conditions. In the May 17, 1983, edition they reported: “The tests show the amount of dust in the air at the Field House exceeds an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) safety standard.” “Normal activity in the Field House kicks up an average of 2,240 micrograms of dust per cubic
CeCe cox meter of air, the tests showed. That’s almost 30 times one EPA air standard.” In the fall of 1985, the Field House received its first artificial surface track at a cost of $360,000 as part of a $700,000 renovation project. The new surface, made by West German company Rektoran, was the same material used on the 1984 Olympic track in the Los Angeles Coliseum. Another part of the renovation was painting the previously unfinished walls inside the facility. White walls and new lighting significantly brightened the interior appearance of the Field House. Only a few months after the new track was installed, controversy involving the Field House arose again. Events unrelated to sports, including Campus Carnival, used the Field House and damaged the track. The Minnesota Daily reported in their May 8, 1986 edition: “Griak said the floor looked terrible after the event. ‘The University didn’t spend money on the Field House so people could come in and abuse it,’ he said. ‘I don’t even let my guys spit on it.’ Women’s track coach Gary Wilson agreed. ‘The [women’s] track teams have waited 23 years for a new floor and it’s already damaged,’ he said. ‘It’s asinine that we’re spending this kind of money for a facility without taking the precautions to protect it.’” Now, completion of the $7.4 million renovation project in 2019 has elevated the Field House to an unprecedented level of quality. The 2020 edition of the Meet of Miles on January 13, open to runners of all ages and abilities, will be one of the first events held on the new track. This provides any interested runner a chance to be a part of the continuing history of the Minnesota Field House. WINTER 2020
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MEETING MINUTES Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting - September 9, 2019 Minnesota Distance Running Association Foundation (MDRA Foundation) Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting - September 9, 2019 Members Present: Norm Champ, Rochelle Christensen, Tom Goudreault, Steve Hennessy, Jill Jewell, Dave Marek, Rick Recker, Sarah Stangl, Chris Turoski (”Majority” quorum met for each of MDRA and MDRA Foundation). Members Absent: Jenny Scobie, Chad Austin, Dennis Barker, David Daubert, Kathy Larsen, Damon Rothstein. Guests: Sarah McInerney Secretary’s Report Minutes of the Board of Directors’ Meeting for August 12, 2019 were approved and accepted by Jill Jewel and seconded by Tom Goudreault. Treasurer’s Report The Treasurer’s report was approved and accepted by Norm Champ and seconded by Steve Hennessy. Office Manager’s Report As of August 31, 2019 Membership: 2019 2018 Membership Total 2,423 2482 Last month 2378 Web/Twitter/Facebook/Pinterest As of August 31 Facebook Twitter Instagram
Last Month 7,166 1,986 984
Old Business: None
The meeting was adjourned by Rick Recker and seconded by Jill Jewel. The next MDRA and MDRA Foundation Board meeting will be October 14, 2019.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Admin/Governance: The structure of MDRA was discussed, as well
as the upcoming Board elections. MDRA is seeking new board members with backgrounds in Communications, Marketing and HR and other areas of expertise. Those interested are encouraged to apply by October 31, 2019. Finance: The Finance Committee met informally to discuss financial issues relating to the structure of the MDRA organization. Foundation: Give to the Max Day is November 1, 2019 and the MDRA Foundation will be identified at GiveMN.org. Promotions/Advocacy: The MDRA Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 and locations are being investigated for this great event. Also, the “Good Run Great Eats” events will be held September 10, 2019 and October 10, 2019. Publications: The MDRA magazine Fall issue will publish shortly before the TCM expo. The MDRA Annual Race Calendar and Training Log is in process. Race: More participants competed in the 2019 Como Park Relays than prior years, with youth particpation up almost 2X compared to prior years. Also in 2019, the Victory Labor Day Races and the Jeff Winter City of Lakes half marathon served more participants than the prior year. The MDRA race 2020 schedule is being finalized and we’re looking forward to great running races next season. USATF: USATF held elections. New Business: The MDRA budget was discussed.
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MEETING MINUTES Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting - October 14, 2019 Minnesota Distance Running Association Foundation (MDRA Foundation) Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting - October 14, 2019
Members Present: Chad Austin, Dennis Barker, Norm Champ, Rochelle Christensen, Tom Goudreault, Steve Hennessy, Jill Jewell, Kathy Larsen, Rick Recker, Damon Rothstein, Jenny Scobie (”Majority” quorum met for each of MDRA and MDRA Foundation). Members Absent: David Daubert, Dave Marek, Sarah Stangl, Chris Turoski Guests: Sarah McInerney, Mark Annett Secretary’s Report Minutes of the Board of Directors’ Meeting for September 9, 2019 were approved and accepted by Rick Recker and seconded by Jill Jewell. Treasurer’s Report • 2019 YTD advertising is ahead of budget at 69% at 5/12 of the way th • We are at 101% of budget for ad revenue for the year. • We are at 100% for race receipts revenue for the year (100.66%). • We are at 70% of membership revenue 3/4 of way through year. • Program revenue is at 107% of budget. • Race expenses are at about 68% for year, but not all expenses are in yet. • Program expenses are at 67% for year. • Office expenses are at 78% of budget 3/4 of way through the year. The Treasurer’s report was approved and accepted by Tom Goudreault and seconded by Dennis Barker. Office Manager’s Report (As of September 30) Membership: 2019 2018 Membership Total 2 ,378 2,420 Web/Twitter/Facebook/Pinterest As of September 30 Facebook Twitter Instagram
Last Month 7,196 1,999 1,043
Current 7,224 2,009 1.155
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Admin/Governance: The MDRA board elections are currently open
and we are looking for candidates – 5 seats are currently open. The deadline to apply is October 31. Finance: Committees should be planning to prepare a requested budget for 2020 by the November board meeting. Foundation: MDRA Foundation is set up for Give to the Max day on November 14. Details will be sent via social platforms. Programs: 5-25 runners participated in Polar Bears over the summer months; numbers are expected to increase over the winter months. The race team numbers have not been growing and we are looking for help with logistics and communication. A pilot Couch to 5k class is being
planned for March-April 2020. The Fall marathon class went really well. Indoor Stadium Running will be taking place mid-November and early March and tickets will be available at the U.S. Bank Stadium box office. Promotions/Advocacy: The TCM Marathon expo had a good turnout. 130 memberships were purchased in addition to merchandise. The last social run had a decent turnout for the weather and being right after the TC marathon. There will be a social run scheduled on an indoor stadium running night. This committee met with a marketing group which gave ideas on things like digital marketing, brand update, corporate memberships, increase in membership costs, and other recommendations which the promotions committee will discuss in 2020 as we look to increase membership. Publications: No update. Race: Race equipment rentals will continue in 2020. We are looking for a volunteer to coordinte a fun run for Black Friday in 2020. The board reviewed the 2020 Grand Prix line up which will be announced at a later date. USATF: No update New Business: MDRA will moved from Memberclicks to Neon for our CRM. This program was reviewed and approved by a number of board members and the Operations Manager who all agree that it will be a better platform for our needs. Board members are recommended to give nominations for distinguished service which are due Nov 1; email, name and bio of nomination should be sent to Sarah M. Anonymous nominations will be shared the week prior to the Nov 11th meeting. The board approved moving 2020 board meetings (starting February 2020) to the third Monday of the month instead of the second.
Old Business: None
The meeting was adjourned by Rick Recker and seconded by Kathy Larsen. The next MDRA and MDRA Foundation Board meeting will be November 11, 2019.
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MEETING MINUTES Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting - November 11, 2019 Minnesota Distance Running Association Foundation (MDRA Foundation) Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting - November 11, 2019
Publications: The committee reviewed the annual calendar and worked on the winter magazine this month. Race: The committee is working on finalizing the volunteer of the year to be presented at the annual party. USATF: No update. New Business: We are on target for rolling over to the new CRM by January 1, 2020. Our old CRM will be discontinued by end of January and members will need to create new login credentials. The distinguished service award was voted on and will be announced at the annual party. Old Business: The 2020 budget will be reviewed at the December Members Present: Members Present: Chad Austin, Dennis Barker, 2019 board meeting. Budget requests from committees are due by DeRochelle Christensen, David Daubert, Tom Goudreault, Steve Hennessy, cember 1. Jill Jewell, Kathy Larsen, Rick Recker, Jenny Scobie, Chris Turoski (”MajorThe meeting was adjourned by Dave Daubert and seconded by Tom ity” quorum met for each of MDRA and MDRA Foundation). Goudreault. Members Absent: Norm Champ, Dave Marek, Damon Rothstein, The next MDRA and MDRA Foundation Board meeting will be December Sarah Stangl 9, 2019. Guests: Mark Annett, Sarah McInerney Secretary’s Report Minutes of the Board of Directors’ Meeting for October 14, 2019 were approved and accepted by Rick Recker and seconded by Steve Hennessey. Treasurer’s Report • We are at 118% for miscellaneous income for the year. • We are at 96% for sales items (clothing and annuals) for the year. • We are at 80% of membership revenue with two months left in the fiscal year. • Magazine expenses are at 107% for the year. • Promotions expenses are at 117% for the year. The Treasurer’s report was approved and accepted by Jill Jewell and seconded by Jenny Scobie. Office Manager’s Report As of October 31, 2019 Membership: 2019 2018 Membership Total 2,425 2,457
Web/Twitter/Facebook/Pinterest As of October 31 Facebook Twitter Instagram
Last Month 7,224 2,009 1,155
Current 7,262 2,015 1,199
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Admin/Governance: There are four office positions open for elec-
tion (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer). Currently we do not have any applicants for Secretary. There are five open board positions with seven applicants. Finance: No update. Foundation: Give to the Max day is Thursday, November 14 which MDRA Foundation is participating in. The next committee meeting will be held in late November. Programs: The stadium contract is currently under review. This committee proposed an increase in coach pay while increasing the cost for participants. The Couch to 5k class is coming in Spring 2020 to include training topics during each weekly session. RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) will be presenting to MDRA at our next meeting to discuss membership benefits. Promotions/Advocacy:This committee is requesting additional budget for 2020 to refresh the MDRA website. The focus for 2020 will be to increase corporate sponsorships. This committee is looking for volunteers and for raffle items for the annual party. They are also looking forward to doing the stadium marathon relay race.
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AT THE RACES NOTE: All results are gun times
Bear Water 20 Mile SEPT. 14, WHITE BEAR LAKE
Open Men 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Ryan Thoreson, 34 2:04:47 Paul Ellis, 39 2:05:13 Matt Grams, 44 2:06:48 Kristofor Enlund, 34 2:07:02 Tim Wilmot, 19 2:14:21 Tony Loyd, 60 2:26:25 Alex Check, 32 2:29:19 Christopher Grammas, 35 2:29:21 Mark Pearson, 58 2:30:18 Zach Kern, 31 2:35:26 Mark Brooks, 55 2:36:53 Kristopher Hartwig, 60 2:38:19 Jeremy Page, 41 2:38:43 Shawn Webb, 40 2:42:05 Eric Pankratz, 49 2:42:18 Brendon Liner, 33 2:42:19 Karl Bradford, 56 2:43:02 Brian Lammers, 49 2:43:22 Jim Bohlig, 51 2:43:28 Mark Balzarini, 42 2:44:03 Tim Tozer, 49 2:44:04 Joe Picardi, 24 2:44:09 Timothy Thull, 50 2:47:44 Eric Bratvold, 51 2:49:17 Brian Doe, 41 2:49:17 Jonathan Harper, 47 2:50:05 Patrick Freet, 50 2:50:13 Scott Larson, 47 2:50:21 Andy Alessio, 26 2:50:37 Matt Doneux, 27 2:52:38
Open Women 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Jenny Scherer, 31 2:24:57 Elaina Wild, 32 2:25:34 Erin Fox, 38 2:25:49 Allison Lozano, 45 2:27:10 Clare Kazmierczak, 42 2:28:59 Katie Stolz, 27 2:33:15 Mary Bohl, 35 2:33:18 Rachel Baar, 42 2:33:57 Karen Snaza, 34 2:38:03 Annie Merrill, 39 2:38:04 Kara Arzamenida, 42 2:40:39 Amy Kaschmitter, 29 2:40:42 Katie Pilkington, 37 2:42:18 Amy Dong, 47 2:43:53 Elizabeth Luzum, 49 2:44:10 Britt Helgaas, 16 2:44:20 Carrie Hinners, 33 2:45:17 Aubrey Bork Vannatta, 42 2:45:23 Elizabeth Richards, 38 2:48:33 Linda Green, 55 2:49:02 Kendra Herder, 29 2:53:58 Kathryn Holum, 54 2:54:04 Lisa Raetz, 34 2:54:54 Lauren Lund, 36 2:56:53 Ali Johnson, 29 2:57:05 Rebecca Neeck, 34 2:57:41 Kennedy Mason, 23 2:57:48 Amara Olson, 25 2:57:56 Cynthia Stevenson, 36 2:58:04 Heather Jacobson, 39 2:59:05
Men 16 - 17 73
George Segar, 16
Men 18 - 19 5
Tim Wilmot, 19
Men 20 - 34 1 4
32
Ryan Thoreson, 34 Kristofor Enlund, 34
3:26:30 2:14:21 2:04:47 2:07:02
7 10 16 22 29 30 34 42
RESULTS Alex Check, 32 Zach Kern, 31 Brendon Liner, 33 Joe Picardi, 24 Andy Alessio, 26 Matt Doneux, 27 Matt Long, 28 Peter Zethraus, 32
Complete results of these and all other races run on certified courses in Minnesota are posted at www.raceberryjam.com
2:29:19 2:35:26 2:42:19 2:44:09 2:50:37 2:52:38 2:53:52 3:01:34
Paul Ellis, 39 2:05:13 Christopher Grammas, 35 2:29:21 Matthew Syzdek, 36 3:00:41 Trent Lunstrum, 39 3:01:29 Douglas Nelson, 38 3:05:29 Greg Ball, 38 3:07:59 Mark Podobinski, 39 3:12:41 Jeff Lasch, 38 3:13:25 Adrian Bordeleau, 38 3:16:20 Jason Vanoverbeke, 39 3:26:18
Men 40 - 44 3 13 14 20 25 36 37 44 45 47
Matt Grams, 44 Jeremy Page, 41 Shawn Webb, 40 Mark Balzarini, 42 Brian Doe, 41 Jeremy Robbins, 41 Nilesh Mohan, 40 Abraham Welle, 43 Tony Rajkowski, 42 Jeremy Hoglund, 41
2:06:48 2:38:43 2:42:05 2:44:03 2:49:17 2:56:47 2:58:06 3:02:27 3:03:10 3:04:46
Men 45 - 49 15 18 21 26 28 43 51 59 66 68
Eric Pankratz, 49 2:42:18 Brian Lammers, 49 2:43:22 Tim Tozer, 49 2:44:04 Jonathan Harper, 47 2:50:05 Scott Larson, 47 2:50:21 Erik Therien, 49 3:02:03 Jeffrey Hoefs, 48 3:05:21 Austin RobinsonCoolidge, 46 3:14:03 Jonathan Sudberry, 46 3:20:41 Chad Gednalske, 47 3:23:10
Men 50 - 54 19 23 24 27 32 33 35 38 46 55
Jim Bohlig, 51 Timothy Thull, 50 Eric Bratvold, 51 Patrick Freet, 50 Mick Ramboldt, 51 Tom Mueller, 53 Jeff Johnson, 51 William Idzorek, 54 Robert Opatz, 51 Richard Coleman, 53
Men 55 - 59 9 11 17 57 70 74 80 97
Mark Pearson, 58 Mark Brooks, 55 Karl Bradford, 56 Bret Anderson, 55 Brian Becker, 57 Keith Graupmann, 58 Bruce Holman, 59 John Krieger, 55
Men 60 - 64 6 12 39 90 92 98
Tony Loyd, 60 Kristopher Hartwig, 60 Jay Evans, 62 Daniel McMahon, 64 Jim Lawrence, 64 Jon Nelson, 64
Men 65 - 69 31 49 76 83 99
Terence Pohlkamp, 67 Lamont Koerner, 66 Vernon Sharp, 67 Erik Scheurle, 67 Don Soule, 69
Men 70 - 74 54 96
WINTER 2020
Mick Justin, 71 David Majeski, 72
78
Herb Byun, 75
Men 85 - 89
100 Alan Phillips, 85
Women 16 - 17 16
Men 35 - 39 2 8 40 41 52 53 56 58 60 71
Men 75 - 79
Britt Helgaas, 16
Women 20 - 34 1 2 6 9 12 17 21 23 25 26
Jenny Scherer, 31 Elaina Wild, 32 Katie Stolz, 27 Karen Snaza, 34 Amy Kaschmitter, 29 Carrie Hinners, 33 Kendra Herder, 29 Lisa Raetz, 34 Ali Johnson, 29 Rebecca Neeck, 34
Women 35 - 39 3 7 10 13 19 24 29 30 34 36
Erin Fox, 38 Mary Bohl, 35 Annie Merrill, 39 Katie Pilkington, 37 Elizabeth Richards, 38 Lauren Lund, 36 Cynthia Stevenson, 36 Heather Jacobson, 39 Gina Forliti, 39 Tara Sosinsky, 36
5 8 11 18 32 41 47 54 61 69
2:30:18 2:36:53 2:43:02 3:12:55 3:25:24 3:26:33 3:34:32 4:06:07
Women 50 - 54
4 14 15 58 62 74 89 91 92 97
22 38 42 43 51 56 71 84 95 103
Allison Lozano, 45 Amy Dong, 47 Elizabeth Luzum, 49 Jennifer Dobovsky, 48 Keri Peterson, 48 Kathy Tuff, 48 Rosanne Kropp, 46 Debra Klatt, 47 Holly Mahling, 48 Patti Meras, 48 Kathryn Holum, 54 Ann Nelson, 54 Erin M. Delaney, 53 Carolynn Audette, 51 Susan Howe, 54 Ann L Allen, 53 Lori Harley, 53 Anne Konkol, 50 Suzin Helgaas, 50 Tami Luepke, 52
Women 55 - 59 20 82 88 98 110 131 149 150
Linda Green, 55 Elizabeth Bolton, 59 Carolyn Hudson, 57 Shari Lyrek, 58 Theresa Backlund, 57 Lisa Gilliland, 59 Mary Crispin, 59 Laurie Janu, 55
Women 60 - 64 125
3:08:34 4:05:59
2:44:20
Kerri Luecke, 61
Women 65 - 69 59
Elaine De Vries, 68
Women 70 - 74
147 Candy Patrin, 71
4:22:52
Stillwater Log Run 12K SEPT. 21, STILLWATER
2:24:57 2:25:34 2:33:15 2:38:03 2:40:42 2:45:17 2:53:58 2:54:54 2:57:05 2:57:41 2:25:49 2:33:18 2:38:04 2:42:18 2:48:33 2:56:53 2:58:04 2:59:05 3:01:34 3:03:17
Clare Kazmierczak, 42 2:28:59 Rachel Baar, 42 2:33:57 Kara Arzamenida, 42 2:40:39 Aubrey Bork Vannatta, 42 2:45:23 Adrienne McGeehan, 42 3:00:49 Sadie Miller, 41 3:06:12 Sarah Kasner, 40 3:08:23 Erica Podobinski, 40 3:12:42 Phetsamai Voravongsy, 42 3:14:31 Brenda Cunningham, 42 3:17:53
Women 45 - 49
2:52:42 3:04:54 3:29:32 3:41:27 4:18:27
4:18:27
Women 40 - 44
2:43:28 2:47:44 2:49:17 2:50:13 2:53:01 2:53:42 2:54:40 3:00:08 3:04:30 3:11:37
2:26:25 2:38:19 3:00:11 3:51:44 3:58:44 4:09:13
3:32:48
2:27:10 2:43:53 2:44:10 3:13:27 3:14:53 3:20:58 3:28:08 3:28:31 3:28:59 3:33:38 2:54:04 3:04:15 3:06:59 3:07:19 3:11:59 3:12:50 3:18:08 3:24:52 3:32:37 3:35:59 2:49:02 3:24:40 3:27:17 3:34:00 3:40:26 3:56:46 4:46:13 4:54:48 3:51:02 3:13:36
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77
Kirt Goetzke, 58 Andriette Wickstrom, 64* Scott Purrington, 55 Tom Sheffield, 47 Grace Aasness, 18* Maggie Farrell, 28* Lisa Sheffield, 48* Sarah Meinke, 36* Nathan Bryant, 38 Danielle Peterson, 28* Robert Wilson, 57 Holly Huso, 27* Joanna Cheyka, 48* Kelly Pulkrabek, 41* Kelly Magnuson, 43* Kim Aasness, 51* Alexander Young, 39 Robert Anderson, 43 Austin Robida, 27 Jennifer Trost, 36* Sherri Graham, 43* Tina Bobnick, 43* Jeff Rueber, 43 Tracie Kent, 45* Roxanne Nelson, 26* Shannon Swank, 35* Valerie Conard, 42* Robert Sparbel, 45 Heather Whitesell, 55* Jenny Sadler, 37* Katrina Reitz, 28* Jason Geiger, 36 Louis Ahlstrand, 65 Debra Heddle, 34* Jill Ronning, 44* Katie Groth, 45* Nicole Podhora, 28* Lee Houck, 63 Laurent Deconinck, 37 Kevin Rezabek, 28 Sarah Sirek, 34* Norm Purrington, 76 Rebecca Wise, 44* Gabrielle Crowley, 37* Kayla Windt, 28* Alison Reisdorf, 39* Stephanie Helvie, 42* Lynn Concepcion, 39* Steve Olinger, 51 Julie Jenkin, 35* Jessica Adams, 36* Anne McCarthy, 28* Shawn Glaser, 35 Abby Bradley, 10* Michael Bradley, 43 Sue Rueber, 45* Eric Kopras, 33 Jami Fedorowski, 50* Brian Grudem, 46 Alyse Hallas, 30* Julie Buruggenthies, 58* Eric Molho, 48 Tom Millerbernd, 52 Austyn Eng, 25* Kari Imberg, 30* Dan Johnson, 50 Stephanie Aronson, 38* Jessie Szmanda, 30* Heidi Erickson, 55* Patricia Meagher, 50* Ella McGarthwaite, 27* Alex Simon, 30* Mike Zirbel, 45 Natalie Zirbel, 44* Jennifer Meyer, 48* Cristin Erdman, 36* Heather Lubs, 41*
51:18 55:43 56:08 57:46 58:04 58:23 58:55 1:00:18 1:01:06 1:01:28 1:01:37 1:01:47 1:01:54 1:02:43 1:02:52 1:02:54 1:03:27 1:03:48 1:03:50 1:04:20 1:04:35 1:05:14 1:05:24 1:05:38 1:05:50 1:05:59 1:06:04 1:06:27 1:07:35 1:08:04 1:08:32 1:08:36 1:09:33 1:10:48 1:10:55 1:10:59 1:11:03 1:11:09 1:11:31 1:11:36 1:11:53 1:12:08 1:12:40 1:12:48 1:13:51 1:13:53 1:14:26 1:15:04 1:15:04 1:15:24 1:15:30 1:16:02 1:16:06 1:16:12 1:16:12 1:16:13 1:16:15 1:16:19 1:16:19 1:16:23 1:16:29 1:16:41 1:16:51 1:16:59 1:17:18 1:17:37 1:18:02 1:19:07 1:19:49 1:19:58 1:20:38 1:20:41 1:21:04 1:21:04 1:21:19 1:21:42 1:21:43
AT THE RACES 78 Mike Schraad, 60 1:22:38 79 Matt Schmoeckel, 40 1:22:50 80 Adam Sampson, 25 1:24:02 81 Caleb Hundt, 33 1:24:15 82 Susan Gassman, 37* 1:25:19 83 Lana Swanson, 50* 1:26:15 84 Paige Kosiarek, 43* 1:27:43 85 Monica Dooner Lindgren, 46* 1:28:21 86 Jennifer Bommentre, 57* 1:29:28 87 Alexandra Kodaski, 24* 1:29:43 88 Mary Forte, 61* 1:29:45 89 Heather Young, 37* 1:30:27 90 Katie Floyd, 53* 1:30:33 91 Shelly Behr, 48* 1:30:44 92 Kathy Sycks, 52* 1:31:01 93 Karen Miller, 54* 1:31:55 94 Karla Arrigoni, 54* 1:31:55 95 Brenda McIlquham, 44* 1:32:14 96 Kris Bibeau, 50* 1:32:18 97 Anna Dreger, 55* 1:32:46 98 Matthew Hansen, 42 1:32:47 99 Karen Hansen, 45* 1:32:47 100 Kari Magnuson, 37* 1:32:58 101 Becca Diederich, 31* 1:33:25 102 Julie Kramer, 32* 1:33:25 103 Valerie Dano, 40* 1:33:53 104 Parrin Lenander-Tholo, 27* 1:34:25 105 Susan McGarthwaite, 62* 1:34:50 106 Nicole Ploetz, 28* 1:35:11 107 Tim Ploetz, 57 1:35:11 108 Tammie Johnson, 48* 1:35:20 109 Ellen Bauman, 51* 1:35:21 110 Kathleen Beterams, 42* 1:35:46 111 Erin Rahman, 29* 1:36:13 112 Shannon Reagan, 42* 1:37:42 113 Jessica Deist, 32* 1:38:17 114 Amanda Friendshuh, 38* 1:40:02 115 Rebecca Buckson, 25* 1:41:01 116 Leslie Lindall, 55* 1:41:49 117 Catherine Abel, 31* 1:42:05 118 Erica Schultz, 40* 1:42:27 119 Jeremy Rose, 42 1:44:23 120 Meghan Lane, 46* 1:46:36 121 Sara Beckham, 43* 1:52:11 122 Ericka Hawkins, 46* 1:56:57 123 Olivia Lacey, 9* 1:56:58 124 Elise Sitzman, 33* 1:57:25 125 Keara Nadeau-Grandy, 48* 1:57:35 126 Emily Hutchings, 32* 1:57:47 127 Angela King, 43* 1:58:33 128 Stephanie Handeland, 48* 1:58:47 129 Jennifer Hirte, 44 2:00:35 * indicates females
Medtronic TC 10 Mile OCT. 6, MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL
Open Men 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Futsum Zienasellassie, 26 Abbabiya Simbassa, 26 Connor McMillan, 23 Marty Hehir, 26 Augustus Maiyo, 36 Patrick Smyth, 33 Mj Erb, 25 Sydney Gidabuday, 23 Louis Serafini, 28 Abdisamed Abdi, 25 Scott Fauble, 27 Jarrett LeBlanc, 29 Zachery Panning, 24 Tom Anderson, 29 Sid Vaughn, 25 Clayton Young, 26 Kevin Lewis, 26 Dhruvil Patel, 22 Frank Lara, 24 Ian La Mere, 25 Matt McClintock, 25 Donald Cabral, 29 Tyler Jermann, 27 Johnny Rutford, 28 Kyle Burdick, 23
46:55 46:57 46:58 46:59 47:05 47:11 47:13 47:14 47:35 47:44 47:55 47:57 48:00 48:00 48:11 48:23 48:25 48:37 48:37 48:44 48:45 48:53 49:00 49:07 49:18
26 27 28 29 30
Philo Germano, 24 Ben Payne, 38 Brendan Sage, 24 Connor Winter, 26 Josh Maier, 23
Open Women 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Complete results of these and all other races run on certified courses in Minnesota are posted at www.raceberryjam.com
RESULTS
Sara Hall, 36 Makena Morley, 22 Katy Jermann, 27 Bridget Belyeu, 31 Annie Frisbie, 22 Bria Wetsch, 31 Kellyn Taylor, 33 Belainesh Gebre, 31 Caroline Alcorta, 23 Katie Newton, 28 Margareta Montoya, 24 Grayson Murphy, 24 Anne-Marie Blaney, 26 Shaelyn Sorensen, 23 Molly Grabill, 27 Olivia Pratt, 25 Emma Spencer, 29 Jaci Smith, 22 Margaret Ludick, 34 Karis Jochen, 25 Janelle Lincks, 26 Carrie Verdon, 25 Tristin Van Ord, 25 Megan Lacy, 25 Kathryn Fluehr, 26 Rachel Walny, 22 Jennifer Bigham, 38 Katja Goldring, 29 Rachel Johnson, 26 Kaila Gibson, 22
Men 8 - 9
1651 Henry Aldrich, 9
Men 10 - 11
580 William Schwemm, 10 2685 Henry Watson, 11 2726 Joey Wolfe, 11 3029 Justus Hurckman, 10 3491 Ismael Youssuf, 11
Men 12 - 13
352 Jack Aldrich, 12 792 Drew Klinkhamer, 13 1065 Connor Viera, 12 1498 Peter Hanson, 13 1967 Cai Hallstrom, 13 2328 Zack Brose, 13 2814 Cooper Van Buren, 13 2902 Ryan Wahl, 13 2998 Sawyer Velin, 12 3288 Gabriel Loeffler, 13
49:40 49:44 49:47 49:55 50:23 53:11 53:17 53:44 53:47 54:00 54:14 54:14 54:25 54:29 54:33 54:35 54:51 55:18 55:45 55:49 55:53 56:08 56:23 56:29 56:49 56:51 56:57 57:01 57:18 57:31 57:37 57:39 57:47 57:57 58:07 1:34:22 1:15:55 1:53:58 1:54:35 2:01:20 2:15:44 1:09:46 1:19:29 1:24:25 1:31:34 1:40:12 1:46:17 1:56:30 1:58:18 2:00:27 2:08:03
Men 14 - 15
901 Marcus Dahlen, 14 1:21:38 1051 Ian Bleskachek, 14 1:24:17 1055 Tyler Krogman, 14 1:24:21 1801 Anders Mork, 15 1:37:17 1802 Charlie Power Theisen, 14 1:37:17 2030 Alec Belina, 14 1:41:10 2031 Malcolm Munnich, 14 1:41:10 2747 Owen Haywood, 15 1:54:56 2828 Connor Fall, 14 1:56:52 2994 Chenxu Yang, 15 2:00:24
Men 16 - 17 622 695 1334 1600 1806 3273 3335 3590
Thomas Chandler, 16 1:16:47 Ben Koller, 17 1:18:18 Noah Bleskachek, 17 1:28:52 Stian Asper, 17 1:33:30 William Grimsrud, 17 1:37:19 Nathan Wahl, 16 2:07:19 Fernando Cartagena, 16 2:09:03 Charles Nykamp, 17 2:20:15
Men 18 - 19 122 155 289 593 711
Will Friedrich, 18 Luke Treiber, 18 Andrew Neuman, 18 Marcell Magyar, 18 Michael Symanski, 19
1:00:57 1:03:05 1:08:18 1:16:07 1:18:31
998 1199 2550 3275
Hunter Braun, 19 Hunter Lund, 19 Gus Carlson, 19 Devin Wahl, 19
1:23:30 1:26:27 1:50:53 2:07:20
Men 20 - 34 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11
Futsum Zienasellassie, 26 Abbabiya Simbassa, 26 Connor McMillan, 23 Marty Hehir, 26 Patrick Smyth, 33 Mj Erb, 25 Sydney Gidabuday, 23 Louis Serafini, 28 Abdisamed Abdi, 25 Scott Fauble, 27
Men 35 - 39 5 27 55 63 74 78 82 98 102 105
Augustus Maiyo, 36 Ben Payne, 38 Ben Schneider, 35 Dennis Polmateer, 36 Brian Valentini, 36 Mathieu Preuss, 35 Aaron Beaber, 36 Peter Meinz, 35 Josh Kielsmeier-Cook, 35 Heribeto Vargas Olalde, 37
Men 40 - 44 34 59 60 73 84 110 113 118 119 139
46:55 46:57 46:58 46:59 47:11 47:13 47:14 47:35 47:44 47:55
Eric Loeffler, 42 Brant Lutz, 44 Tim Hardy, 44 Anthony Fryer, 44 Jacob Moen, 40 Dan Arlandson, 43 Nathan Campeau, 40 Peder Nestingen, 44 Dan Draine, 40 Steven Goetz, 44
47:05 49:44 54:44 55:25 56:49 57:25 57:42 58:51 59:27 59:30
50:44 54:53 55:10 56:35 58:00 59:41 59:59 1:00:23 1:00:27 1:02:06
Kelly Mortenson, 48 57:54 Mark Elworthy, 49 58:11 Christopher Grossinger, 45 58:41 Joel Wegener, 45 59:19 Luke Nelson, 45 59:23 Brian Davenport, 45 1:00:08 Paxton Bennett, 45 1:00:14 Mark Kalar, 46 1:02:48 Eric Sumner, 47 1:02:53 Kevin Theissen, 45 1:04:01
Men 50 - 54 77 92 136 147 158 166 208 215 216 234
W Scott Lindell, 52 Brad Moening, 51 Allan Severude, 54 Jim Larranaga, 54 Matthew Waite, 51 Darrin Diedrich, 54 Scott Andre, 52 Paul Andre, 52 Dan Kempf, 52 Eric Porte, 54
Men 55 - 59 87 103 107 134 161 199 243 252 293 314
John VanDanacker, 57 Jim Holovnia, 55 Robert Economy, 55 Robert Finke, 57 Rob Class, 59 John Mirth, 57 Paul Miller, 55 Michael Brown, 57 Michael Fuller, 59 Peter Kessler, 58
Men 60 - 64 111 144 245 247 251 258 307 319 337 368
Doug Keller, 61 Paul Brown, 62 Paul Giannobile, 60 Carston Wagner, 60 Bobby Paxton, 63 Bill Langhout, 61 Steve Hulst, 63 Tony Loyd, 60 Michael Kennedy, 61 Thomas Peterson, 60
212 459 542 604 840 954 1166 1292 1303 1322
Bill Krezonoski, 65 Rick Strand, 65 Michael Bjornberg, 65 Craig McCoy, 66 David M Nagorney, 69 Mike Flynn, 67 Mike Connolly, 65 Patrick Hagan, 65 Mal Mingo, 65 Michael Seaman, 69
Men 70 - 74
565 Wayne Grundstrom, 73 1185 Edward Waldera, 72 1235 Gary Ellis, 70 1857 Thomas Hoskens, 70 2118 Bill Baker, 71 2157 Danny Kagol, 71 2630 Bob Maier, 72 2687 James Scheibel, 72 2808 James Baker, 72 2896 Frank Harris, 71
Men 75 - 79
845 Dale Summers, 76 2475 Norm Purrington, 76 2583 John Brown, 76 2936 Ed Creagan, 75 3001 Bob Lindberg, 78 3046 Burgess Eberhardt, 78 3147 Mike Rucker, 79 3204 Roger Carlson, 78 3240 Daryl Stevens, 77 3373 John Brennan, 77
Men 80 - 84
1618 Darrell Christensen, 82 3449 Larry Eaton, 81
Men 85 - 89
Men 45 - 49 83 89 95 100 101 114 117 148 152 174
Men 65 - 69
57:09 58:27 1:01:47 1:02:45 1:03:20 1:03:38 1:05:28 1:05:44 1:05:45 1:06:29 58:03 59:28 59:34 1:01:32 1:03:27 1:05:03 1:06:52 1:07:14 1:08:25 1:08:59 59:49 1:02:22 1:06:55 1:07:02 1:07:09 1:07:33 1:08:49 1:09:03 1:09:30 1:10:21
3792 Deane Manbeck, 87 3921 Claus Pierach, 85
Men 90 & Up
3357 Sandesh Sapre, 99
Women 10 - 11
232 Hadley Knight, 11 801 Abigail Davidson, 11 4544 Amelia Black, 11
1:05:37 1:13:04 1:14:55 1:16:26 1:20:29 1:22:29 1:25:47 1:28:00 1:28:17 1:28:33 1:15:41 1:26:14 1:27:02 1:38:16 1:42:41 1:43:30 1:52:28 1:53:59 1:56:16 1:58:13 1:20:32 1:49:14 1:51:32 1:59:13 2:00:34 2:01:42 2:04:15 2:05:35 2:06:32 2:10:04 1:33:49 2:13:19 2:33:54 3:12:43 2:09:42 1:15:05 1:26:51 2:06:51
Women 12 - 13
2033 Josephine (Joey Koth, 12 1:43:16 4325 Olivia Donaldson, 13 2:04:49 4354 Avery Beskar, 12 2:05:02 4718 Olivia Brinkman, 12 2:08:47 5285 Ava Loveland, 13 2:15:12 6446 Samantha AbelleraWright, 12 2:31:18 6569 Onnaka Danielson, 13 2:33:44
Women 14 - 15
909 Makenzie Weber, 15 1328 Avery Nientimp, 14 1434 Claire Becken, 14 2364 Kate Koller, 14 2744 Anna Thousand, 14 2821 Anastasia Johnston, 15 3969 Marena Hinz, 15 3986 Elle Davis, 14 4109 Elizabeth Perry, 14 4802 Isabel Livingston, 14
1:29:04 1:35:50 1:37:07 1:46:44 1:50:17 1:51:04 2:01:06 2:01:17 2:02:23 2:09:36
Women 16 - 17
796 Sophia Skoog, 16 1:26:47 1143 Cierra Larson, 16 1:33:01 1155 Hailey Baas, 16 1:33:13 1173 Maya Smith, 17 1:33:28 1697 Erica Hyde, 16 1:39:41 2178 Carson Bunkers, 16 1:44:50 2404 Audrey Power Theisen, 16 1:47:06 3487 Emma Livingston, 16 1:56:44 3747 Mia Himes, 17 1:59:09 4280 Winnie Wallace, 16 2:04:19
Women 18 - 19 WINTER 2020
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AT THE RACES 392 Ashley Kluz, 19 1:19:24 479 Greta Lieser, 18 1:20:51 611 Julia Naganuma-carreras, 19 1:23:36 869 Megan Lampright, 19 1:28:20 1440 Megan Moland, 19 1:37:10 2664 Grace Bilse, 19 1:49:35 3116 Jeslyn Kolasa, 19 1:53:34 3199 Josephine Watkins, 19 1:54:13 4491 Celeste Gunderson, 19 2:06:21 4613 Olivia Keskey, 18 2:07:38
Women 20 - 34 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Makena Morley, 22 Katy Jermann, 27 Bridget Belyeu, 31 Annie Frisbie, 22 Bria Wetsch, 31 Kellyn Taylor, 33 Belainesh Gebre, 31 Caroline Alcorta, 23 Katie Newton, 28 Margareta Montoya, 24
Women 35 - 39 1 27 33 36 52 56 57 59 79 80
Sara Hall, 36 Jennifer Bigham, 38 Kelly Boler, 38 Lauren Chucko, 35 Heather Lubben, 36 Rebekah Mayer, 38 Rebekah Metzdorff, 35 Darolyn Walker, 37 Allison Mumbleau, 38 Jackie Larson, 39
Women 40 - 44 41 49 54 64 70 73 75 76 100 102
Angie Williams, 40 Sarah Keane, 41 Melissa Gacek, 43 Angela Kidd, 42 Pamela Grossinger, 41 Cathy Yndestad, 41 Angie Voight, 42 Carrie Weldy, 41 Rebekah Ormsby, 44 Michelle Andres, 42
Women 45 - 49 101 114 124 141 151 176 179 193 196 212
Tara Wagner, 46 Jill Cederholm, 49 Mary Chestolowski, 48 Kari Koski, 46 Julie Miller, 49 Michaela Tsai, 46 Kate Clarkin, 45 Sarah Mcclellan, 48 Kelcey Carlson, 45 Molly Libra, 45
Women 50 - 54 48 143 148 152 156 169 182 220 239 273
Kara Parker, 50 Sonya Decker, 53 Kathleen Mulrooney, 50 Aimee Jones, 50 Angie Longworth, 52 Julia Weisbecker, 53 Joelle Nelson, 52 Leah Holt, 50 Jenny Breen, 54 Kim Aasness, 51
Women 55 - 59 121 180 204 242 244 268 290 306 313 348
Rochelle Wirth, 57 Sue Kainulainen, 57 Kathleen Miller, 59 Elizabeth Mairs, 57 Mary Yetzer, 59 Linda Kobilarcsik, 56 Lisa Wilmot, 55 Carrie Bloomfield, 56 Jacki DeVine, 57 Lori Mickelson, 56
Women 60 - 64
184 Gwen Jacobson, 61 509 Debra Dilling, 61 559 Deb Thomford, 62
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53:17 53:44 53:47 54:00 54:14 54:14 54:25 54:29 54:33 54:35 53:11 57:39 58:45 59:37 1:03:22 1:04:16 1:04:29 1:04:37 1:06:54 1:07:02 1:01:12 1:02:57 1:03:51 1:05:16 1:05:56 1:06:26 1:06:38 1:06:41 1:08:47 1:08:50 1:08:47 1:09:43 1:10:31 1:11:27 1:11:56 1:13:07 1:13:14 1:13:32 1:13:45 1:14:23 1:02:44 1:11:36 1:11:44 1:11:58 1:12:05 1:12:47 1:13:18 1:14:38 1:15:20 1:16:18 1:09:54 1:13:16 1:14:10 1:15:28 1:15:33 1:16:12 1:16:44 1:17:19 1:17:36 1:18:28 1:13:21 1:21:36 1:22:40
567 639 650 771 833 994 1126
RESULTS Andrea Carroll, 62 Sally Beinlich, 60 Elizabeth Lee, 61 Anita Baugh, 61 Carolyn Brochman, 62 Jan Nierling, 61 Kelly Rogers, 60
1:22:49 1:24:07 1:24:15 1:26:18 1:27:34 1:30:36 1:32:46
Women 65 - 69
920 Therese Vogel, 67 1:29:13 1014 Barb Leininger, 66 1:31:04 1411 Kristi Berg, 66 1:36:52 1439 Ann Haugejorde, 65 1:37:09 1528 Pam Stevens, 66 1:38:01 2199 Ruth Forsythe, 68 1:45:02 2820 Deborah Roth, 67 1:51:03 3150 Cindy Baerwald Alcorn, 66 1:53:48 3591 Babette Apland, 66 1:57:37 3751 Peggy Menzel, 66 1:59:13
Women 70 - 74
935 Diane Stoneking, 71 1010 Faye Berger, 72 1187 Gloria Jansen, 72 1806 Delma Bartelme, 70 1988 Kathleen Shea, 71 2372 Pamela Amundson, 70 3108 Jan Daker, 71 3299 Kathryn Ringham, 72 4119 Sherry Hagelstrom, 73 5187 Jean Egeland, 72
Women 75 - 79
2546 Sandra Dalquist, 79 6691 Kathryn Brewer, 76 7008 Ginger Herring, 76 7130 Karen Ostlund, 76 7147 Kathy McKay, 75
Women 80 - 84
5930 Dorothy Marden, 82
1:29:30 1:31:00 1:33:44 1:40:42 1:42:50 1:46:51 1:53:30 1:55:04 2:02:26 2:14:05
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Open Men
Dominic Ondoro, 31 2:12:24 Denis Chirchir, 29 2:13:50 Danny Docherty, 29 2:15:55 Eliud Ngetich, 25 2:16:30 Matt Welch, 24 2:17:44 Travis Morrison, 27 2:18:53 Aaron Easker, 28 2:19:09 Tanner Fruit, 30 2:19:55 Conor Wells, 26 2:21:32 Chris Burnett, 28 2:22:55 Tim Rackers, 26 2:23:20 Ian Eklin, 22 2:26:44 Will Baldwin, 26 2:27:54 Cody Sedbrook, 23 2:29:13 Jason Holroyd, 43 2:31:25 Patrick Kenney, 22 2:32:39 Jackson Lindquist, 26 2:32:48 Adam Pangrac, 31 2:33:05 Sam Westerberg, 27 2:33:11 Conor Cashner, 25 2:33:34 Bryan Lindquist, 30 2:34:53 Andemariam Hagos, 40 2:35:40 Kevin Gries, 28 2:35:50 Varun Pemmaraju, 27 2:36:01 Olivier Vrambout, 45 2:36:44 Philip Keller, 39 2:36:48 Justin Goetz, 37 2:37:36 Bart Johnson, 33 2:37:49 Jordan Jones, 38 2:37:54 Jordan Rose, 32 2:38:16
Open Women 1 2 3
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Julia Kohnen, 27 Dakotah Lindwurm, 24 Heather Lieberg, 40
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Obsie Birru, 30 Carrie Mack, 33 Kimi Reed, 31 Bailey Drewes, 26 Lindsay Nelson, 30 Chelsea Benson, 37 Morgan VanGorder, 29 Gabrielle Anzalone, 25 Jenny Goswami, 35 Elizabeth Camy, 36 Jen Van Otterloo, 33 Mary Schneider, 32 Julianne Quinn, 30 Carrie Tollefson, 42 Andrea Alt, 26 Natalie Larson, 35 Rebekka Dow, 38 Hannah Calvert, 24 Alyssa Hall, 27 Kiley Green, 25 Kate Phillips, 31 Janel Blancett, 31 Jennifer Karkoska, 28 Frances Zander, 27 Frankie Brillante, 27 Kyle Blakeslee, 28 Hannah Martin, 23
Men Under 8
1558 Brendan Ballou, 1
Men 10 - 11
3034 Jayden Roth, 10 1:48:27 2:36:51 2:52:23 3:06:07 3:09:32
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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Men 12 - 13
184 Jeffrey Bergeman, 13
Men 14 - 15 1039 1593 3439 3545
Cameron Wagner, 15 Isaiah Dalzell, 15 Alexander Schmidt, 14 Naci Konar-Steenberg, 15
2:35:51 2:36:36 2:38:47 2:40:09 2:40:13 2:40:24 2:41:15 2:41:35 2:43:02 2:43:21 2:44:00 2:45:13 2:49:21 2:52:00 2:52:24 2:53:21 2:54:00 2:54:05 2:55:19 2:57:10 2:57:15 2:57:21 2:58:46 2:59:01 3:00:27 3:00:55 3:01:37 4:03:47 5:01:47 3:02:13 3:46:37 4:05:01 5:29:48 5:40:09
Men 16 - 17 540 1290 2140 2411 3010 3494 3813
Levi Button, 17 3:26:54 Samuel Swartzendruber, 16 3:54:52 Austin Schiff, 17 4:23:47 Carl Olson-Skog, 17 4:33:47 George Segar, 16 5:00:51 Alexander Page, 17 5:36:04 Logan Sriharatsa, 17 6:13:28
Men 18 - 19 34 40 53 112 178 211 259 298 309 371
Takehiro Murai, 19 Soren Dybing, 19 Samuel Hodgson, 19 Nathan Leipzig, 19 Nicholas Pederson, 19 Sam Himes, 19 Tim Wilmot, 19 Michael Potter, 18 George Knier, 19 Thomas Ryan, 19
Men 20 - 34 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dominic Ondoro, 31 Denis Chirchir, 29 Danny Docherty, 29 Eliud Ngetich, 25 Matt Welch, 24 Travis Morrison, 27 Aaron Easker, 28 Tanner Fruit, 30 Conor Wells, 26 Chris Burnett, 28
Men 35 - 39 26 27 29 31 36 51 54 62 68
Philip Keller, 39 Justin Goetz, 37 Jordan Jones, 38 Levi Severson, 39 Ken-Ichi Hino, 35 Scott Johnson, 37 Paul Ellis, 39 Bryan Larison, 36 Kian Messkoub, 38
2:41:00 2:42:24 2:44:22 2:55:05 3:01:28 3:05:20 3:09:51 3:12:13 3:13:19 3:17:56 2:12:24 2:13:50 2:15:55 2:16:30 2:17:44 2:18:53 2:19:09 2:19:55 2:21:32 2:22:55 2:36:48 2:37:36 2:37:54 2:38:38 2:41:19 2:44:18 2:44:32 2:46:21 2:47:40
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Dale Kloiber, 36
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Men 40 - 44 15 22 52 56 74 92 95 105 113 114
Jason Holroyd, 43 2:31:25 Andemariam Hagos, 40 2:35:40 John Berger, 40 2:44:20 Juan Carlos Solorzano, 41 2:44:55 Eric Broecker, 44 2:48:35 Dave Krupski, 42 2:52:21 Casey Miller, 41 2:53:07 Christopher Hass, 41 2:54:39 Andrew Sherwood, 40 2:55:12 Alex Atterbury, 40 2:55:12
Men 45 - 49 25 41 43 76 123 131 150 156 173 186
Olivier Vrambout, 45 2:36:44 Flavio De Simone, 48 2:42:31 Aaron Linz, 46 2:42:42 Fred Schmalz, 48 2:50:00 Troy Ivesdal, 47 2:56:16 Tony Kocanda, 46 2:56:58 Eric Troxell, 46 2:58:33 Shawn Schmidtknecht, 46 2:58:55 Gonzalo Villares, 45 3:00:28 Randy Niemiec, 48 3:02:26
Men 50 - 54 32 83 102 143 154 161 200 221 240 281
Doug Baldwin, 54 Kevin Zanker, 54 Steve Saunders, 50 Jim Bengtson, 52 William Guettler, 51 Sean Kelley, 52 David Beeksma, 54 Gary Simon, 51 Keith Thompson, 51 David Lawrence, 54
Men 55 - 59 190 191 271 386 423 456 481 505 543 564
Joe Buckentine, 56 Grant Hughes, 55 Peter Beauvais, 58 Naoki Nakano, 55 Daniel Paul, 56 Peter Dahlberg, 57 Timothy Smith, 55 John Beller, 57 Kim Marchand, 55 George Cromer, 57
Men 60 - 64 188 269 339 498 612 772 838 885 898 933
Dennis Wallach, 62 Tony Schiller, 61 John Potts, 61 Jeff Van Wychen, 60 David Munn, 64 Scott Ross, 60 Mark Groulx, 64 John Conry, 63 Jocko Vertin, 64 Charlie Roach, 61
Men 65 - 69 313 705 883 1103 1409 1456 1478 1605 1621 1828
Dan Morse, 66 Joseph Haynes, 65 Dirk Van Puymbroeck, 66 Peter Navratil, 65 Terry Pohlkamp, 67 Richard Barton, 66 Gerry Pohl, 68 Randy Lehner, 65 James Rue, 65 Tom Danielson, 67
Men 70 - 74
1094 Eric Melby, 71 1677 Michael Mann, 70 1688 James Henneberger, 70 1934 Bill Haffey, 72 2699 Leigh Webber, 70 2760 Michael Baker, 72 2813 William Langevin, 70 2888 Rob Johnson, 72 2890 Marvin Trandem, 72 2998 Paul Weiler, 71
Men 75 - 79
2:38:41 2:50:50 2:54:26 2:57:57 2:58:43 2:59:15 3:03:58 3:06:33 3:07:59 3:11:02 3:02:58 3:03:02 3:10:16 3:18:42 3:20:37 3:22:23 3:23:59 3:25:31 3:26:59 3:27:36 3:02:40 3:10:12 3:15:21 3:25:15 3:29:24 3:35:56 3:38:00 3:39:48 3:40:11 3:41:40 3:13:25 3:33:06 3:39:46 3:48:26 3:58:33 4:00:16 4:00:58 4:05:32 4:05:55 4:11:30 3:48:10 4:06:48 4:07:03 4:15:36 4:46:03 4:49:06 4:51:57 4:55:06 4:55:07 5:00:13
AT THE RACES 1772 John Torgerson, 76 2803 Herb Byun, 75 3284 Larry McNichols, 75 3538 Steve Schroeder, 77 3632 Les Martisko, 75
Men 80 - 84
3375 Ed Rousseau, 80
Women 8 - 9
2285 Haley Roth, 9
Women 14 - 15
1218 Lily Kraemer, 15 1944 Julia Glatzmaier, 15
Women 16 - 17
332 Britt Helgaas, 16 1294 Paige Yeung, 16 2493 Olivia Pace, 17 2505 Lydia Hapka, 17 2697 Madeline Smith, 17 2819 Zofeyah Unverzagt, 17 2838 Maria Carlson, 16
Women 18 - 19 256 474 531 815 987 1090 1305 1308 1309 1316
Noelani Lum, 19 Grace Arlandson, 19 Ashlyn Week, 19 Anna Healy, 19 Serena Eck, 19 Lindsey Laubach, 19 Nikki Graves, 19 Gretchen Gilbert, 19 Annie Lee, 19 Kate Dwyer, 18
Women 20 - 34 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 14
Julia Kohnen, 27 Dakotah Lindwurm, 24 Obsie Birru, 30 Carrie Mack, 33 Kimi Reed, 31 Bailey Drewes, 26 Lindsay Nelson, 30 Morgan VanGorder, 29 Gabrielle Anzalone, 25 Jen Van Otterloo, 33
Women 35 - 39 9 12 13 19 20 35 38 46 47 57
Chelsea Benson, 37 Jenny Goswami, 35 Elizabeth Camy, 36 Natalie Larson, 35 Rebekka Dow, 38 Ashley Dobbelmann, 35 Jessica Bird-Wallen, 36 Erin Fox, 38 Nichole Porath, 36 Cathleen Knutson, 37
Women 40 - 44 3 17 37 53 60 72 79 102 118 134
Heather Lieberg, 40 Carrie Tollefson, 42 Emily Noble, 40 Krisana Hoff, 42 Robynn Clark, 41 Tammi Braund, 40 Shelly Binsfeld, 40 Erika Saveraid, 44 Hannah Jennings, 42 Sarah Anderson, 42
Women 45 - 49 39 40 88 93 97 98 106 113 157 164
Maria Oostra, 45 Hiedi Johnson, 46 Caryn Kelly, 45 Sara Johnson, 47 Jeanne Bennett, 45 Jen Lenarz, 45 Paul Sorajja, 47 Deborah Fletcher, 49 Karyn Ryan, 49 Anna Sanchez, 45
Women 50 - 54 89 178
Eileen Moran, 54 Janelle Waslaski, 52
RESULTS
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MDRA member Dan Baron is pictured at the Hot Cider Hustle 5k on Oct. 19 in Bloomington. He set a 5k PR of 19:08 and placed first in his age group. Photo by Fred Sobottka 196 204 259 261 267 271 328 412
Rhona Wilson, 50 3:35:09 Donna Philippot, 51 3:36:03 Cheryl Lang, 50 3:40:38 Wendy Gann, 50 3:40:42 Betty Annala, 52 3:41:03 Lisa Franke, 51 3:41:23 Patty McNamara-Nelson, 54 3:46:59 Allison Blaisdell, 51 3:53:11
Women 55 - 59 124 170 232 250 346 352 402 461
Kris O’Gara, 55 Laurie Hanscom, 56 Linda Green, 55 Stephanie Jensen, 55 Jeanne Marchand, 55 Katy Class, 55 Bernadine Polovitz, 57 May Lee, 55
3:26:36 3:32:32 3:38:42 3:40:03 3:47:41 3:48:10 3:52:21 3:56:02
494 Nannette Courneya, 57 505 Mary Legere, 59
Women 60 - 64 121 187 326 718 810 1034 1073 1273 1401 1690
Donella Neuhaus, 63 Andriette Wickstrom, 64 Tamara Snyder, 60 Carla LaVere, 60 Deborah Saat, 61 Jeri Howland, 63 Kerri Fischer, 61 Susan McDonald, 63 Mary Jane Petersen, 62 Kathy Haubrich, 60
Women 65 - 69
1975 Amy Yanni, 65 2048 Patricia Travis, 68
3:57:52 3:58:34 3:26:32 3:34:08 3:46:15 4:09:51 4:15:12 4:27:09 4:28:48 4:37:10 4:43:01 4:54:43
2170 Shirley Boyd, 66 2500 Helen Mittelholtz, 66 2546 Carol Hoekje, 68 2574 Dori Iten, 65 2577 Mary Hill, 66 2588 Annette LeDuc, 67 2647 Anne Strachota, 66 2755 Jacqueline McLean, 65
Women 70 - 74 2502 2514 2774 2797
Mary Croft, 73 Sara Cherne, 71 Rene Diebold, 70 Candy Patrin, 71
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