Portland Marathon

A HUGE contingent of Rogue Valley denizens traveled north for this year's running of the Portland Marathon. Here's a break down by town of this year's official finishers. Congratulations and nice work everyone!!!

Shahid Ali, Desiree Barnes, Mike Sotos and Karolina Wyszynska wrap-up after their Portland finishes.

Jenn Shelton, Maria Clementi and Karolina Wyszynska share some face time before the race starts.

MEDFORD, OR

204	AARON LUKSICH	MEDFORD, OR	6668	3:08:18	7:11	M 30-34/38	M-32	192	3:09:24
239	LIANA JENKINS	MEDFORD, OR	7833	3:09:09	7:13	F 25-29/7	F-28	17	3:11:24
285	RICK NIELSEN	MEDFORD, OR	7564	3:11:50	7:19	M 20-24/14	M-21	263	3:16:39
510	STEVE WYATT	MEDFORD, OR	2492	3:21:16	7:41	M 25-29/108	M-29	460	3:22:25
792	SEAN GRUNWALD	MEDFORD, OR	993	3:29:57	8:01	M 35-39/137	M-38	684	3:32:30
1053	TAMARA STARR	MEDFORD, OR	10466	3:37:12	8:18	F 25-29/62	F-27	189	3:46:50
1713	MICHAEL MORROW	MEDFORD, OR	632	3:49:55	8:47	M 30-34/208	M-30	1279	3:51:56
2280	RON GASSMAN	MEDFORD, OR	3542	3:59:12	9:08	M 40-44/275	M-43	1608	4:03:29
2316	NATE HYDE	MEDFORD, OR	3646	4:00:00	9:10	M 30-34/276	M-33	1629	4:04:34
2655	LINDSAY HALE	MEDFORD, OR	4112	4:07:04	9:26	F 25-29/208	F-27	830	4:09:11
2676	DEAN LEWIS	MEDFORD, OR	1403	4:07:29	9:27	M 55-59/60	M-58	1837	4:11:53
2784	GIGI ORR	MEDFORD, OR	4296	4:09:42	9:32	F 45-49/73	F-47	897	4:13:54
3496	JASON TRIPLETT	MEDFORD, OR	3188	4:23:21	10:03	M 35-39/413	M-35	2260	4:27:34
3499	STEPHEN MEADOR	MEDFORD, OR	7683	4:23:22	10:03	M 20-24/121	M-20	2263	4:30:03
3621	TRACI LOVELESS	MEDFORD, OR	3422	4:26:17	10:10	F 50-54/59	F-53	1306	4:30:47
4142	TIAZZA WILSON	MEDFORD, OR	954	4:36:05	10:32	F 30-34/305	F-31	1610	4:40:35
4280	MICHELLE GORDON	MEDFORD, OR	3384	4:38:56	10:39	F 40-44/227	F-42	1683	4:44:40
4472	TREVOR LONG	MEDFORD, OR	637	4:42:39	10:47	M 40-44/432	M-41	2698	4:47:14
4556	ANDREA CHILDRETH	MEDFORD, OR	5846	4:44:10	10:51	F 35-39/345	F-39	1823	4:51:24
4749	LIA KIRKPATRICK	MEDFORD, OR	1638	4:48:19	11:00	F 30-34/365	F-30	1936	4:54:46
4794	HANNAH STAVISH	MEDFORD, OR	2302	4:49:07	11:02	F 25-29/436	F-25	1958	4:56:08
4932	COURTNEY RATTY	MEDFORD, OR	1637	4:53:17	11:12	F 20-24/192	F-22	2041	4:59:44
5027	SARA ADAMS	MEDFORD, OR	3779	4:55:45	11:17	F 25-29/459	F-29	2102	5:02:37
5045	NANCY FADLING	MEDFORD, OR	7565	4:56:08	11:18	F 55-59/41	F-55	2111	5:03:23
5084	HENRY BARRUETA	MEDFORD, OR	346	4:56:53	11:20	M 40-44/465	M-42	2948	5:03:15
5205	BRENDON SHAVE	MEDFORD, OR	673	4:59:49	11:27	M 35-39/541	M-38	2990	5:05:30
5410	RUSSELL RICHMOND	MEDFORD, OR	471	5:05:42	11:40	M 35-39/553	M-36	3065	5:12:04
5662	LINDA PLUMLEE	MEDFORD, OR	1371	5:14:15	12:00	F 55-59/48	F-56	2503	5:24:05
5686	SARAH DEMULDER	MEDFORD, OR	4453	5:15:13	12:02	F 30-34/488	F-30	2516	5:21:10
5830	DONNA JORDAN	MEDFORD, OR	4542	5:21:31	12:16	F 40-44/369	F-40	2611	5:25:57
6023	KIMBERLY CLARK	MEDFORD, OR	5903	5:29:14	12:34	F 30-34/526	F-32	2734	5:39:06
6035	DALE MEADOR	MEDFORD, OR	3026	5:29:34	12:35	M 50-54/271	M-53	3294	5:37:03
6055	BRYAN HAMBLY	MEDFORD, OR	7940	5:30:38	12:37	M 30-34/544	M-30	3301	5:37:19
6135	JAIME GAOIRAN	MEDFORD, OR	5626	5:34:39	12:46	F 30-34/538	F-31	2802	5:39:06
6141	STACY MEAD	MEDFORD, OR	1610	5:34:54	12:47	F 35-39/508	F-38	2806	5:41:03
6142	MISUN IGELMAN	MEDFORD, OR	1668	5:34:54	12:47	F 50-54/146	F-52	2807	5:41:03
6256	ALISON WILT	MEDFORD, OR	4525	5:39:58	12:58	F 25-29/605	F-25	2887	5:46:59
6302	JASON ROSENDAUL	MEDFORD, OR	3022	5:41:56	13:03	M 25-29/500	M-29	3387	5:43:46
6441	BARBARA DUNN	MEDFORD, OR	1248	5:49:07	13:19	F 40-44/421	F-44	3011	5:58:54
6719	TISHA RICHMOND	MEDFORD, OR	472	6:07:40	14:02	F 35-39/558	F-35	3194	6:14:02
6855	CAMILLE SCHULER	MEDFORD, OR	8800	6:16:40	14:22	F 45-49/346	F-48	3289	6:21:08
6872	SUSAN MALLAGHAN	MEDFORD, OR	5898	6:17:57	14:25	F 60-64/45	F-62	3303	6:28:47
6913	CHUCK DUNGAN	MEDFORD, OR	3566	6:21:50	14:34	M 35-39/614	M-38	3577	6:27:38
6914	CHRISTY DUNGAN	MEDFORD, OR	3565	6:21:51	14:34	F 30-34/614	F-31	3337	6:27:38
6916	LEE BALERO	MEDFORD, OR	5312	6:21:54	14:34	F 25-29/655	F-28	3339	6:27:40
7017	LINDA JACKSON	MEDFORD, OR	11103	6:28:04	14:49	F 60-64/50	F-62	3418	6:40:31
7099	PATRICK GILLETTE	MEDFORD, OR	425	6:33:23	15:01	M 55-59/213	M-55	3624	6:44:02
7103	LORNA BOLTON	MEDFORD, OR	8462	6:33:31	15:01	F 50-54/225	F-53	3479	6:44:48
7105	CLAUDIA VIETS	MEDFORD, OR	8083	6:33:32	15:01	F 55-59/120	F-55	3481	6:44:48
7228	ANNE MEADOR	MEDFORD, OR	9133	6:40:56	15:18	F 12-19/24	F-16	3584	6:52:24
7263	LORI SALLE	MEDFORD, OR	11011	6:43:25	15:24	F 25-29/672	F-28	3611	6:54:46
7294	MERWIN DOUD	MEDFORD, OR	9067	6:44:33	15:26	M 65-69/44	M-65	3659	6:55:50
7490	KARIN WEGNER	MEDFORD, OR	8559	7:00:13	16:02	F 35-39/637	F-35	3791	7:11:41
7491	KIMBERLY TOLLEFSON	MEDFORD, OR	8656	7:00:14	16:02	F 30-34/672	F-33	3792	7:11:41
7593	MICHELE' PEDERSON	MEDFORD, OR	9072	7:08:09	16:20	F 35-39/648	F-39	3879	7:19:25
7594	REBECCA DOUD	MEDFORD, OR	9066	7:08:09	16:20	F 60-64/74	F-62	3880	7:19:26
7614	CHRISTY KADIEN	MEDFORD, OR	2845	7:09:11	16:23	F 35-39/651	F-39	3896	7:20:00
7810	PAT ZENZ	MEDFORD, OR	8923	7:29:28	17:09	F 65-69/32	F-65	4048	7:41:10
7843	GEORGENE RICHARDSON	MEDFORD, OR	10077	7:32:44	17:17	F 50-54/317	F-51	4068	7:43:41
8030	JUDY KLOSTERMAN	MEDFORD, OR	2431	8:00:52	18:21	F 55-59/193	F-56	4214	8:11:49
8031	ELIZABETH AXNESS	MEDFORD, OR	8129	8:01:22	18:22	F 45-49/490	F-49	4215	8:13:53
8032	MATT AXNESS	MEDFORD, OR	8230	8:01:22	18:22	M 45-49/449	M-48	3817	8:13:53
8120	JENNIFER BAIN	MEDFORD, OR	11010	9:43:23	22:16	F 35-39/707	F-36	4288	9:54:44

ASHLAND, OR

243	CHAD WIKANDER	ASHLAND, OR	172	3:09:18	7:14	M 35-39/54	M-37	226	3:10:21
553	FREEBORN MONDELLO	ASHLAND, OR	4997	3:22:52	7:45	M 25-29/115	M-29	497	3:24:08
615	MICHAEL SOTOS	ASHLAND, OR	3751	3:25:28	7:51	M 30-34/88	M-34	544	3:26:39
708	MARIA CLEMENTI	ASHLAND, OR	4674	3:28:06	7:57	F 25-29/28	F-28	93	3:29:29
1525	DESIREE BARNES	ASHLAND, OR	6788	3:46:15	8:38	F 25-29/103	F-27	374	3:47:56
1573	TAMARA ELLIS	ASHLAND, OR	5573	3:47:10	8:40	F 35-39/88	F-39	392	3:52:19
1947	SHAHID ALI	ASHLAND, OR	3750	3:54:24	8:57	M 20-24/78	M-24	1435	3:56:12
2138	LESHAYA SPEARS	ASHLAND, OR	2559	3:57:21	9:04	F 25-29/152	F-27	606	4:01:38
2156	STEVE CHRISTENSEN	ASHLAND, OR	5056	3:57:32	9:04	M 45-49/196	M-49	1544	3:59:42
2329	STAN POTOCKI	ASHLAND, OR	5680	4:00:15	9:10	M 50-54/121	M-53	1638	4:04:23
2999	BETH LORI	ASHLAND, OR	10170	4:13:57	9:42	F 45-49/82	F-48	1003	4:20:07
3323	KAROLINA WYSZYNSKA	ASHLAND, OR	2136	4:20:16	9:56	F 30-34/207	F-32	1149	4:21:39
3559	JEFFREY PROULX	ASHLAND, OR	5010	4:24:30	10:06	M 40-44/368	M-40	2284	4:29:35
4044	MEGHAN JONES	ASHLAND, OR	5114	4:33:56	10:27	F 25-29/349	F-26	1555	4:38:33
4045	MICHAEL FRIEDL	ASHLAND, OR	4919	4:33:57	10:27	M 55-59/102	M-57	2490	4:38:33
4240	DODIE NOLES	ASHLAND, OR	2024	4:37:59	10:37	F 45-49/148	F-47	1662	4:43:49
4282	DANA SUESS	ASHLAND, OR	5301	4:38:59	10:39	F 25-29/379	F-28	1685	4:45:17
4283	JOSHUA WIESEN	ASHLAND, OR	5299	4:38:59	10:39	M 25-29/397	M-28	2598	4:45:18
4461	BRENDAN ABRAMS	ASHLAND, OR	10200	4:42:25	10:47	M 12-19/31	M-19	2690	4:49:29
4462	ARNIE ABRAMS	ASHLAND, OR	10201	4:42:29	10:47	M 55-59/115	M-56	2691	4:49:34
4523	JOSEF BAIDDOU	ASHLAND, OR	7568	4:43:37	10:50	M 30-34/449	M-34	2719	4:43:39
4852	DAVID CALLANAN	ASHLAND, OR	7127	4:51:04	11:07	M 55-59/130	M-58	2862	4:55:41
4853	RICH JONES	ASHLAND, OR	5025	4:51:05	11:07	M 55-59/131	M-55	2863	4:55:41
5028	BREANNE EAGLES	ASHLAND, OR	3781	4:55:46	11:17	F 25-29/460	F-29	2103	5:02:37
5631	ROXANNE FLYNN	ASHLAND, OR	6470	5:13:17	11:57	F 45-49/245	F-47	2490	5:24:11
5632	RAQUEL KAHN	ASHLAND, OR	6469	5:13:17	11:57	F 12-19/12	F-19	2491	5:24:11
5713	LYNN KENNEDY	ASHLAND, OR	6583	5:16:14	12:04	M 35-39/568	M-37	3181	5:23:36
6508	BOB BAURES	ASHLAND, OR	6532	5:54:27	13:32	M 70-74/14	M-72	3457	6:05:29
6586	HEIDI ATTEBERRY	ASHLAND, OR	6194	5:59:39	13:44	F 45-49/323	F-45	3102	6:10:34
6756	DONNA MARKLE	ASHLAND, OR	8964	6:09:51	14:07	F 60-64/40	F-63	3222	6:22:16
8078	DAHNA DOW OSMUS	ASHLAND, OR	8024	8:29:00	19:25	F 50-54/342	F-50	4254	8:41:27

TALENT, OR

168	DANIEL HOUGH	TALENT, OR	3757	3:05:41	7:05	M 25-29/36	M-28	160	3:06:47
1984	DENNIS SCHEPMANN	TALENT, OR	7232	3:55:09	8:59	M 35-39/271	M-38	1454	3:56:37
2981	BROOKE BAUER	TALENT, OR	10151	4:13:44	9:41	F 35-39/200	F-35	995	4:18:36
4664	ISRAEL MATHEWSON	TALENT, WA	10465	4:46:04	10:55	M 35-39/515	M-35	2782	4:55:42
5488	CRYSTAL SMITH	TALENT, OR	10403	5:08:44	11:47	F 30-34/466	F-31	2394	5:18:28
6100	LINDA MURPHY	TALENT, OR	10180	5:33:30	12:44	F 60-64/26	F-60	2781	5:38:34
6227	SUSAN PARKER	TALENT, OR	8853	5:38:29	12:55	F 45-49/285	F-45	2866	5:50:36
7390	HEIDI REDTFELDT	TALENT, OR	8390	6:53:43	15:47	F 35-39/626	F-38	3710	7:04:36

PHOENIX, OR

1920

JEFFREY OLSON

PHOENIX, OR

4652

3:53:47

8:55

M 40-44/246

M-40

1423

3:55:52

EAGLE POINT, OR

1305	LANCE COOPER	EAGLE POINT, OR	5603	3:41:53	8:28	M 30-34/167	M-34	1016	3:43:22
2637	MARIO ARENAS * * *	EAGLE POINT, OR	7615	4:06:33	9:25	M 40-44/309	M-44	1817	4:17:38
3607	ANGIE GARRETT	EAGLE POINT, OR	249	4:25:55	10:09	F 25-29/305	F-26	1301	4:30:47
4102	ELIZABETH CHAMBERLAIN	EAGLE POINT, OR	4696	4:35:08	10:30	F 25-29/358	F-26	1587	4:45:43
4333	ALI BULL	EAGLE POINT, OR	4567	4:39:47	10:41	F 20-24/161	F-24	1707	4:50:23
7690	MICHAEL GOHDE	EAGLE POINT, OR	1584	7:15:06	16:36	M 60-64/131	M-62	3741	7:21:12
8079	MARY GARRETT	EAGLE POINT, OR	8031	8:29:00	19:25	F 55-59/196	F-57	4255	8:41:27

WHITE CITY, OR

6166

DE ANNA LOUNT

WHITE CITY, OR

6356

5:36:18

12:50

F 25-29/596

F-25

2825

5:41:38

CENTRAL POINT, OR

1193	BRAD NOYES	CENTRAL POINT, OR	3571	3:39:29	8:23	M 30-34/155	M-33	943	3:40:55
1492	RYAN GWALTNEY	CENTRAL POINT, OR	1564	3:45:29	8:36	M 30-34/186	M-33	1130	3:46:39
2012	MISSY NYSTROM	CENTRAL POINT, OR	881	3:55:26	8:59	F 30-34/104	F-30	546	3:57:38
3550	MOLLY BERMEA	CENTRAL POINT, OR	6099	4:24:19	10:05	F 25-29/299	F-28	1272	4:28:43
4409	THOMAS DUNLAP	CENTRAL POINT, OR	864	4:41:20	10:44	M 35-39/492	M-38	2663	4:47:48
4761	NATE HARP	CENTRAL POINT, OR	4432	4:48:34	11:01	M 25-29/429	M-26	2820	4:53:54
4815	SABRINA REICH	CENTRAL POINT, OR	953	4:49:39	11:03	F 35-39/365	F-36	1970	4:54:26
5700	JANET LUNTE	CENTRAL POINT, OR	1302	5:15:52	12:03	F 50-54/128	F-51	2524	5:25:42
5961	NICHELE HARP	CENTRAL POINT, OR	8728	5:27:11	12:29	F 20-24/239	F-24	2690	5:37:03
6143	KELLY SCHIMKE	CENTRAL POINT, OR	4792	5:34:54	12:47	F 40-44/396	F-43	2808	5:41:03
6144	SANDI JAMES	CENTRAL POINT, OR	5689	5:34:54	12:47	F 35-39/509	F-37	2809	5:40:40
6145	STACEY GALLO	CENTRAL POINT, OR	1519	5:34:55	12:47	F 40-44/397	F-41	2810	5:41:03
6762	MONIQUE NOYES	CENTRAL POINT, OR	3572	6:10:02	14:07	F 30-34/599	F-34	3227	6:20:20
7748	VALERIE MCMEEKIN	CENTRAL POINT, OR	11003	7:22:06	16:52	F 50-54/307	F-50	3997	7:34:33

JACKSONVILLE, OR

3070

ERIN MCCLEARY

JACKSONVILLE, OR

6246

4:15:02

9:44

F 25-29/260

F-26

1047

4:19:34

GRANTS PASS, OR

599	C.B. FRALICH	GRANTS PASS, OR	5612	3:24:55	7:49	M 35-39/107	M-37	533	3:26:06
1770	ROB MOENY	GRANTS PASS, OR	6262	3:50:53	8:49	M 35-39/250	M-38	1312	3:56:17
3488	NICK SMITH	GRANTS PASS, OR	3021	4:23:06	10:03	M 25-29/347	M-26	2256	4:27:53
3727	RHONDA BAUMANN	GRANTS PASS, OR	5050	4:28:11	10:14	F 45-49/113	F-45	1363	4:34:00
4026	VALERIE VINYARD	GRANTS PASS, OR	4928	4:33:38	10:27	F 35-39/304	F-36	1544	4:39:52
4956	MINDI LAW	GRANTS PASS, OR	1916	4:53:51	11:13	F 30-34/388	F-31	2057	5:00:34
5300	KEN BERN	GRANTS PASS, OR	1915	5:02:28	11:33	M 60-64/77	M-60	3024	5:09:11
6616	ROBERT LAKER	GRANTS PASS, OR	3118	6:01:35	13:48	M 30-34/562	M-30	3495	6:12:22
6821	SONJA WARREN	GRANTS PASS, OR	8527	6:14:06	14:17	F 35-39/570	F-39	3263	6:25:24
7549	KIMBERLY LUMSDEN	GRANTS PASS, OR	8528	7:04:04	16:11	F 40-44/536	F-41	3839	7:15:30
7551	ARIANNE MESMAN	GRANTS PASS, OR	9046	7:04:07	16:11	F 40-44/538	F-40	3841	7:15:32
7552	KAREN DAVISON	GRANTS PASS, OR	8526	7:04:08	16:11	F 60-64/66	F-60	3842	7:15:32

GOLD HILL, OR

130	GRIF WILDER	GOLD HILL, OR	10242	3:01:54	6:57	M 45-49/6	M-47	124	3:03:22
871	NICKI WRIGHT	GOLD HILL, OR	2451	3:32:22	8:06	F 45-49/9	F-49	132	3:33:38
2483	JOHN SULLIVAN	GOLD HILL, OR	10389	4:03:17	9:17	M 35-39/315	M-36	1723	4:08:14
4974	LYNN SULLIVAN	GOLD HILL, OR	10388	4:54:07	11:14	F 40-44/283	F-40	2068	5:03:50
6726	AMY REED	GOLD HILL, OR	2768	6:08:16	14:03	F 30-34/595	F-31	3199	6:14:04

Birds of a Feather Run Gains Momentum

We are greatly looking forward to the Birds of a Feather Run (a joint Rogue Valley Runners and Southern Oregon Runners event) that will happen here in Ashland three weeks from now. The run is a fund raiser for Erik Skaggs and the huge medical bill he accrued while suffering acute renal failure after his course record setting victory at the Where's Waldo 100 Kilometer USA Track and Field National Trail Championships. Donations for the Raffle that's associated with the race have finally come together. Tickets for this raffle can be obtained prior to the event at Rogue Valley Runners or at the event itself race day morning. See the flyer below for more information on those tickets.

Here is a list of the donors and what has been donated thus far:

Ashland Food Co-op: $25 Gift Card
Ashland Independent Film Festival: gift T-shirt, tote and voucher for two films
Ashland Mountain Adventures: two gift certificates for shuttle services to Mt. A
Becky Hacker: gift certifiacte for a facial
CLIF Bar & Co: Generous assortment of CLIF & Luna products
DAOGBA Organic Chocolate: 24 bars of dark chocolate (several chances to win)
Dreamsacks: dreamsack
Dr. Kelly Lange Chiropractic: Gift certificate for treatment
John Hacker: one free personal training session
Moeben: a huge assortment of arm sleeves
Patagonia: a large assortment of clothes
Nathan: hydration packs, lots of water bottles and belt packs
Sporthill: a large assortment of clothes
Standing Stone Brewing Co: Growler of beer each month for a year!
Timothy Allen Olson Massage: 90-minute massage (two chances to win)
Vasque: three gift certificates for trail running shoes

Here's a map of the course:


Go here to download an entry form for the Birds of a Feather Run. New Balance and Adidas Technical Tees with the race logo (as seen at the top) will be available at check-in on race day morning at Lithia Park (while supplies last). See you October 24th!!!

Running the Entire Pacific Crest Trail...Again

Bob Holtel runs along the Pacific Crest Trail 25 years ago.

What were you doing in 1985? Let's see if we can refresh some memories:

Ronald Reagan is sworn in for a second term.
The charity single "We are the World" is recorded.
Mike Tyson makes his professional boxing debut.
Coca-Cola releases, then quickly kills, New Coke.
The Discovery Channel is launched.
Tetris is released.
Live Aid concerts go world-wide and raise millions for famine relief.
The MacGyver pilot debuts.
The comic strip Calvin and Hobbes debuts.
Wham!, Lionel Richie and Phil Collins top the music charts.
Route 66 is decommissioned.

Often overlooked, however, is the beginnings of the first transcontinental trail run in US history.

During the summers of 1985 to 1987 Bob Holtel became the first person to run the entire length of the Pacific Crest Trail. During those 110 days on the trail he averaged a marathon a day. His adventures are chronicled in his book "Soul, Sweat and Survival on the Pacific Crest Trail."

The One and Only Bob Holtel

Now, exactly 25 years later Bob will attempt to be the oldest person to run from Mexico to Canada on that same trail. He hopes to reach the Mexican Border on his 80th birthday. Bob plans on running 17-18 miles a day during his 168 days on the trail. In June of 2010 Bob will start his journey at the PCT's mid-point in California and travel north to Canada. During the summer of 2011, he'll start again from that mid-point but travel south to Mexico. All that you need and want to know about Bob and his PCT trail run can be found on his web site here.

Besides his PCT endeavors, Bob touts quite the runner's resume:

• 195,000 miles of lifetime running miles
• Four Western States 100 Mile finishes
• More than 90 ultra finishes
• 154 marathon finishes, with a PR of 2:48:08
  
• completed the John Muir Trail 3 times
• Runner-up Age Group winner at Pikes Peak
• Bronze finisher at the World Veteran Marathon Championships
• Coached two national champions and won two state cross-country titles at West Torrance (CA) High School
• 17 years as a Wilderness ranger
• 25 years of trail maintenance, mostly on the trail he loves so well, the PCT
• Biggest Rogue Valley Runner fan and motivator
  

Bob tells it like it is. "Trail running is in my blood. I want to share this PCT trail experience with others. I don't and won't run every step of the way. There's no record on the line. I just want to enjoy the trail: eat, sleep, and nap when I want to. I intend to make this fun."

Bob in Washington's Cascades.

Bob is currently training for his adventure by running 14-mile sections of the trail, preferably on the hardest segments of PCT available. Bob is currently looking for folks that would like to join him on or off the trail for a day or two or three as he runs along the trail next summer. Folks who are interested in learning more, helping out or simply wishing luck can reach him at bob@bobholtel.com. Stay tuned for more on Bob as his adventure nears...

Bob crosses one of the many torrents with his friends in tow.

2009 Lithia Loop Trail Marathon Application, Course Map and Profile

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2009 Lithia Loop Trail Marathon 2009 Course Map

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In Memoriam: David Terry

David Terry tackles the heat at one of the hottest Western States (2006) on record.

A week ago the ultrarunning community lost one of the first and one of the best.

This taken from the Enumclaw Courier Herald:

"Former Enumclaw resident Dr. David Terry, 47, died unexpectedly Sept. 13, 2009, at his home in Portland, Ore. He was born Nov. 12, 1961, in Seattle to Dr. Irvin Terry and Helene (Montcalm) Terry. He was the third of four brothers and one sister. In 1971, the family moved to Enumclaw, where he graduated from high school in 1980.

Following a year taken to pursue his passion of ski racing full-time, he entered Colorado College and graduated with a pre-med degree in 1986. He graduated from St. Louis Medical School in 1990. Following a three-year radiology residency in Chicago, he moved to Portland in 1995 to take a teaching fellowship at Oregon Health and Science University and then took a full-time position at the veterans hospital in Portland where he worked as a radiologist until his death.

He was an accomplished ultra/trail runner. He finished the Western States 100-mile Endurance Run 10 times in less than 24 hours, placing as high as fifth one year. He was a 10-time finisher at the Wasatch 100, finishing as high as third, and a two-time finisher of the Hard Rock 100.

He was an accomplished writer, poet, gardener and gourmet cook. He was passionate about the outdoors which strengthened his spirit and gave him peace. Friends were extremely important to Dave and he maintained close contact with his network throughout the country.

He is survived by his mother Helene and brothers Paul and Lawrence, all of Enumclaw; brother Irvin and wife Kate of Lynnwood, Wash., and sister Frances and husband David of Whitefish, Mont.

Friends and family are welcome to funeral services at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1614 Farrelly St. in Enumclaw."

The 2002 Western States. Montrail Teammates (l to r)Jim Kerby, Dave Terry and Ian Torrence head out together from the Devil's Thumb aid station. High spirits and motivation provided by Dr. Dave Terry.

Dr. Dave Terry was an icon of the ultrarunning sport. Selflessly assisting those in need. Whether it be advice and consultations on an injury or motivation needed for the next climb. Dave was always there; quite frankly, he loved the sport and the people who gravitated towards it. He left behind a legacy and will always be remembered. Run on good friend!

Americans win! Oxfam Trailwalker Hong Kong 2001. Champion team Montrail Protrek from the U.S. completed the course in 12 hours 52 minutes, breaking the official record set by the Gurkhas in 1993. (left to right) Scott Tucker (Montrail CEO, in white), Team Montrail Protrek (in blue) Nate McDowell, Scott Jurek, Ian Torrence, Dave Terry.

Another of Dave's friends, Craig Thornley, shares more over at his blog site.
Sean Meissner shares is memories of Dave here.
Andy Jones-Wilkins' good words on Dave can be found on his blog here.
Krissy Moehl shares her's here.

Virgins No More: First Timers at Cascade Crest, Tetons and Wasatch Front

Boom, Boom, Boom! Three 100-mile races, three first-time 100-mile finishers!

Cascade Crest 100 Mile

Ominous skies await Renn before the start of his first 100 mile.

The ball started rolling in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. Chris Rennaker (RVR store employee and Trailrunner Magazine cover boy) took on the 100-mile beast at the Cascade Crest 100 Mile. Success was his! After a grueling night of running Renn crossed the finish line in 22:22:47. He was paced by his good friend Aaron Brian. Rennaker's account of the event can be found below:

Rennaker powers over the mountains en route to his first 100 mile finish.

Chris Rennaker in his own words,

"The race started at 10am. So, lots of time to walk around and chat with fellow runners some I know some I'm meeting for the first time at the start area. We had huckleberry pancakes and fruit for breakfast at the Easton Fire Department. then did a pre-race breifing for 20 minutes. Everybody sort of shuffled to the start line and we were off.

The morning started out cloudy and never really got sunny at all during the day. I didn't get to see any of the vista's around the area that the race is known for. No Rainier, no craggy peaks or anything. Then it turned to night time and I didn't see a damn thing then either. I felt like I was running smart and at a good pace, not too fast, for 68 miles. But I think I may have been pushing it up the hills a little too much and that's what caused my quads to blowout around mile 85. I lost 8 places that last 15 miles. CCC 100 was the hardest thing I think I've ever done and really made me dig deep through the pain in my quads, knee and feet, to continue. At several points throughout the last 15 miles I told Aaron, that this has turned into a nightmare, a trainwreck, a f@#$ing disaster.

I laid down once at mile 91 or 92 and got passed by a runner, Aaron said to them "this is where runners go to die" in a nice deep voice. They did not get as much of a kick out of it as Aaron and I did, I got up and kept going. All in all, I was only 22 minutes over my 22 hour goal. I ran a 22:22 for my first 100 mile run."

A popular Chris Rennaker pose. Congratulations big guy!



Grand Teton 100 Mile

Then the ball bounced over to Alta, Wyoming for the Grand Teton 100 Mile. Erin Keller and Jody Waters (both of Ashland, OR) put forth excellent efforts on their first 100-mile race. Jody called it at mile 75, though the mind and spirit were strong, disabling blisters brought her to a halt. Erin finished in 29:52:58, 4th woman and 8th overall.

Erin runs through the aspens of the Tetons.

Jody Waters had this to say about her experience,

"Good news and bad news. Erin supplied the good news with a strong and happy finish - just under 30 hours (29:52) with a smile on her face the whole time and won our age group. I am the bad news (well, good and bad). I was doing really well and feeling great until mile 70 - holding pace for around a 23-24 hour finish, and 3rd woman most of the day - but huge blisters covering the heel pads on both feet eventually took me out at 75 miles. Miles 64-75 were a death march on my toes to avoid placing weight on my heels. Very painful. Big bummer.

Regardless, many smiles and good experiences. John was a stellar crew, and I owe big thanks to him and to Sean Meissner who stepped up to guest crew and help administer to my ravaged feet after he finished his own 50. We had great weather and a fun and challenging course. Both the overall male and female winners (Ty Draney and Ashley Nordell) broke course records (19:19 and 23:03, respectively), and the race directors and aid stations were incredibly supportive and well-prepared. The race is funny - really small and seems to be geared towards first-timers. The 4-loop course is probably not for everyone - some good views and a great climb and descent on one of the laps, but definitely requires some mental fortitude to stay excited through all four loops.

I'm trying to sort out what the hell happened to my feet - the blisters don't look or act like regular friction blisters and are showing some signs of infection which is scary. My doc ran a blood panel this morning to check for signs of hypo or hypernatremia and I'm on elevated feet house arrest until they clear up and I can take weight on them. But, I'm thrilled at how things went otherwise and am hoping to problem-solve this foot issue and take all the good
things into my next 100 and not DNF again.

Erin was a star - she infected everyone on the course with her great attitude and big smile."

Jody descends the meadows of Wyoming.

John Price (Erin's husband and the ladies' crew person) summed it up like this,

"Erin had a very solid first 100 at Tetons. She had a great attitude the entire way and managed herself very well. In the end she snuck in under her goal time of 30 hours with a 29:52 after a strong effort during the last 5 miles. Jody had a great 70 miles (running with the lead women) but her feet began to betray her and by mile 75 her heals were so badly blistered that running, let alone walking, was not going to happen. Though disappointed, she put out a great effort and ran 25 miles farther than she ever had. On reflection I'm sure she'll realize that she really put it out there and will be as proud as we were of her effort. Overall a beautiful day in the Tetons-no rain or wind-and mild temps. Ashley Nordell shattered the women's record with a 23 hour effort and Ty Draney broke the men's course record."

Erin Keller (left) and Jody Waters in their matching chocolate Moeben Sleeves!



Wasatch Front 100 Mile

The finish...what they've all come for!

The ball finally came to rest this summer in the mountains outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. Carly Varner (also of Ashland) took on her first 100-miler at the Wasatch Front 100 Mile Endurance Run. Hal Koerner, Carly's fiance and RVR's owner, didn't want her to feel lonely on the course, so he too took on the 100-mile challenge.

Carly, hands and plate full, gets help from her crew.

When asked to describe her experience, Carly responded with this heart felt message,

"I truly can't believe I made it. It seems so surreal now that we're back. I’ve been told in the past that if you’re not sore after your race that you didn’t run hard enough. Certainly I was sore the day after the race and yesterday during our 11 hour drive home, but today I feel as if it was all just a dream. Of course the reality of being back home and back to work is quite sobering, I still think I played my cards wisely and that I’m proud to have been successful.

Another thing that I heard several times before embarking on this 100 mile adventure was that the Wasatch 100 was a stupidly tough first hundred to tackle. A thought followed of course by another obvious one; that all 100-milers are tough. Why yes, yes they ridiculously are. 100 miles of heaven and hell is no joke. I knew that my legs would grow weary, that my breath would weaken and that the “lows” would tirelessly haunt me, but what I was happy to discover was that my spirit couldn’t be broken, that my laugh wouldn’t go unheard and that my smile could shine through even the thickest layers of dust. So with a little patience I was able to ride the ups and downs straight through the finishing tape and I have a kick-arse buckle to prove it.

It all just brings tears to my eyes. I wasn't emotional out there, like I've been in other races. But thinking about it now, about the hugs at the finish line and the encouragement at the aid stations, it really has become a special time for me to spend with family and friends... These crazy things bring us all together!

Certainly I would love to run another 100. I discovered that I’m a big fan of night running – lucky me."

The 100 mile stare!

Hal at Pole Line Aid Station

Hal would go on, after a somewhat brutal night of running, to finish Wasatch in 22:18:16.

Hal Koerner's Crowning Moment.

Carly would rock and roll through to witness a second sunrise and finish her first 100-miler in 32:38:29.

Brew deserved indeed. Shout it from the mountain! Congratulations Carly!

Nice Work Everyone!

A Thank You from Skaggs

Thanks

Hey there folks, Erik here. I thought a little update straight from the source would be good. After several weeks of waddling around in a water retaining 185lb body the dam released and within several days I was back to my normal weight of around 150lbs. Not only did it feel amazing to loose 35+lbs in several days it also suggested that my kidneys were starting to function again. Yipeeee for pee! Blood tests also showed a significant reduction of the creatinine which is also an excellent indicator of kidney rejuvenation.

…also, and of greater importance, is the need to issue a big THANK YOU to all the kind and generous people who have given so much of themselves to make me feel better. There is no way to express how much it meant to see friendly faces at the hospital, hear familiar voices on the telephone, or read heartfelt comments in letters and e-mails. There are so many damn good people in this world, and somehow, a lot of them are my friends. If only it were possible to give each and every one of you a big ol’ hug I would…it would take a while because there are so many of you fine people out there but I’ll do it. Really, it’s the least I can do.

You all are amazing people,

erik

Skaggs Finally Sees Improvement

Well, we've finally heard some good news from Skaggs! He'll have to knock on wood, throw salt over his shoulder, avoid walking under ladders and steer clear of black cats for a while, but it looks like he has a turn for the best!

After his last hospital visit on Friday, Erik has seen a reduction in body weight (water weight) and his vital blood enzyme levels have finally started reversing to a more normal level (though still unbelievably high, they are no longer growing but shrinking). All very good news. He will continue with the regular hospital visits to ensure he doesn't suffer any further set backs.

Meanwhile, Rogue Valley Runners and the Southern Oregon Runners have rallied and are putting together a run to assist Erik with his hospital bills. The "Birds of a Feather Run" will be held on Saturday October 24th near Lithia Park in Ashland, Oregon. There'll be shirts donated by New Balance and Adidas with the race logo (designed by Carly Varner). Screening will be donated by Spearco. There is also an ever growing list of prizes that will be raffled at the race as well as at Rogue Valley Runners in the upcoming weeks. Dagoba, Sporthill, Moeben, ClifBar, and local masseuse Tim Olson have come to the table already, more are sure to come.

The race will start and finish near Lithia Park. There will be a five mile and two mile version. Entry fee is on a donation basis. Give what you can. But most importantly your presence is necessary! Entry applications can be found below, on the Southern Oregon Runners web site, or at Rogue Valley Runners. Below is a map of the courses as well.

Stay tuned! In a few days well have some reports that'll wrap up the Transrockies, Cascade Crest 100 Miler and Grand Tetons 100 Miler.

Thanks for all your support and well wishes!

"Birds of a Feather" Race Entry Application

"Birds of a Feather" Course Map

Skaggs Still Recovering

Since his release from the hospital, Erik has kept a pretty low profile. He spends his time at home, eating a low sodium, low potassium, low protein diet, and hydrating. We caught up with him today...

Skaggs says, "I'm eating salads, pasta, basically bland food...can't even have red sauce! I was up all last night peeing. That's a good sign, but I'm still 30 pounds overweight. I spend a lot of time lying on my back looking at my fat stomach. I spend my time hanging out with my brother, Kyle, and Jenn. I'm trying to stay positive. I feel much better today and my breathing is easier. I think I'm headed in a positive direction even though my enzyme levels have risen slightly in the past few days."

Here's today's Mailtribune article on Skaggs' status. Definitely some interesting comments being fired back and forth at the end of this article...

Meanwhile, several races have developed with the purpose to raise funds for Erik.

Here's details on a race in Memphis.

Rumor has it a similar run might happen in Washington State?

Here in Ashland, Oregon plans are going ahead for the "Birds of a Feather Run", a run for Erik Skaggs. The date has been set for October 24th and starts near Lithia Park and The Plaza in Ashland. Rogue Valley Runners and Southern Oregon Runners are working together to put this run on. Stay tuned for further race information and the application process.

Erik Skaggs Update

Good news! Good news! Erik Skaggs was released from the hospital this morning (Tuesday). His kidneys have regained some semblance of function. Erik is up and walking, but still very fatigued. He still has a lot of water weight gain and his blood enzyme levels are still far from normal. He will be reporting back to the hospital for daily blood tests. His life is still far from normal. He says he's looking forward to a fitful night's sleep after having been poked and prodded for the last seven days straight at regular four hour intervals.

You can help defray Erik's mounting medical bill by sending a check to Umpqua Bank, 250 N. Pioneer Street, Ashland, OR 97520 made out to the “Erik Skaggs Medical Fund.” Any assistance that you could provide would be much appreciated by Erik. Please note that the Fund name should be on the outside of the envelope.

Erik Skaggs

As you may already be aware, Erik Skaggs is currently in Rogue Valley Medical Center in Medford, OR. Erik ran and won the Where’s Waldo 100 Kilometer Ultramarathon last Saturday in record time but began having medical difficulties later that day. After being treated with IVs in the emergency room earlier in the week, he was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday suffering from nausea and pain. His kidney function has not improved during the last few days.

Erik remains his usual good natured, positive self. He has been surrounded by many of his friends during his hospital stay. His brother Kyle arrives from out of town on Friday to be by his side. At last report, he was timing his splits as he walked around his hospital wing. Jenn, his girlfriend, has been supplementing moldy hospital food with treats from home.

Many friends throughout the ultrarunning community have already asked how they can help. One of Erik’s biggest concerns is the mounting medical bill. Erik does not have health insurance. He may be eligible for some assistance through his membership with USA Track and Field, but will no doubt require monies for the deductible and for the expected costs well above the coverage. An Ashland runner and friend of Erik’s has opened a bank account at Umpqua Bank in Ashland, Oregon to receive donations that will be used to help defray these medical expenses. You can contribute by sending a check to Umpqua Bank, 250 N. Pioneer Street, Ashland, OR 97520 made out to the “Erik Skaggs Medical Fund.” Any assistance that you could provide would be much appreciated by Erik. Please note that the Fund name should be on the outside of the envelope.

Updates on Erik’s medical condition will be posted to the blog at Rogue Valley Runners’ website, at http://roguevalleyrunners.blogspot.com/, as it becomes available.

Transrockies Continues to Roll

Darcy Kleiman and Amy Nagle finish Day 4 of the Transrockies Run.

Got another update for you folks straight from Colorado and the Gor-Tex Transrockies Run.

Team Nike/Rogue Valley Runners (Martin & Koerner) and Team Hot Chicks (Kleiman & Nagle) are still moving right along. Everything looks good for strong finishes for both teams. After today's stage they only have one more stage to complete. Team Nike/RVR sits in a solid second place standing overall. Talented Team Run Flagstaff has all but "run" away from the rest of the pack. Barring any odd mishaps they should have the overall win wrapped up. At the conclusion of Day 4 Team Hot Chicks sits solidly at 9th place in the Open Women's Division. Keep it up ya'll!

Got a small report from Hal this morning, after his Day 5 finish:

"Everyday is a race! It's hard to continue and go out and hammer day after day. Andy likes to stand on the podium each day and so he pushes hard to finish in the top three. I'm near my breaking point, and I don't really care for or need another Nathan backpack. Today I ran a 5:50 mile at over 9,000 feet. I was getting passed while doing it! I'm ready to be done!"

A story, Taking the High Road, was written by Daniel Newberry and can be found here at the Mailtribune.

Hal Koerner leads the pack through the rugged Colorado mountains.

Transrockies and our Waldo Heros

Andy Martin (left) and Hal Koerner cover ground on Day 1.

150 Teams of two. Six Days. 113 miles. Colorado mountains, 12,000 foot passes, valleys, more mountains. $20,000 in prize money. The Gore-Tex TransRockies Run.

Rogue Valley Runners' store owner, Hal Koerner and RVR employee, Darcy Kleiman entered this year's race. Hal is teamed with Bend's Andy Martin. They are known as Team Nike/Rogue Valley Runners. Darcy is teamed with Ashland's Amy Nagle. They are known as Team Hot Chicks. Follow the action each day here.

Via phone Hal described the events of the last two days:

"Andy and I are feeling good after two days of hard running. We still have 83 miles to cover in four days, lots can happen. I'm really noticing the altitude...once we cross over the 9,000 foot level the lack of oxygen is very noticeable. The weather has been cooperating thus far, it could be really cold here now. They have a pretty cool tent city set up at the end of each stage. There are like ten massage therapists ready to help the runners recuperate. Team Run Flagstaff has been running fast! When they hit the flat terrain on Day 1, they just turned it on! Today (Day 2) we had a tight pack running over Hope Pass. One guy fell and broke his tooth, he's at the dentist now! It was one hell of a run this morning!"

As of Day 2, Team Nike/RVR sits in second place overall, roughly four minutes behind Team Run Flagstaff. Team Hot Chicks sits in 11th in the Open Women's Division.

The Where's Waldo 100K Ultra

Some photos (courtesy of Richard Bolt) from the Where's Waldo 100 Kilometer Ultramarathon of Rogue Valley's finest:

Your 2009 USATF Trail 100K Champion, seconds after finishing. Erik Skaggs, 9:11:05!

Your 2009 USATF Trail 100K Masters Champion, Neil Olsen, 10:02:39. He'll have his ice cream and eat it too.

62 years young, Mr. Ben Benjamin, 16:17:17. Still will show you how to get it done!

BAM! BAM! Short but Successful Waldo and Leadville Reports...

This just in: Skaggs kills Waldo! Olsen wins Master's race and finishes fourth overall!

Also, following the Waldo report, a report from lofty Leadville, CO and the 100 Mile footrace that just happened there.

Rogue Valley Runner Erik Skaggs wins the 2009 USA Track and Field 100 Kilometer Trail Championships at the Where's Waldo 100K Ultramarathon.

At the finish line of the centrally located Oregon race, an exuberant Skaggs was heard commenting about his run, "It was a sweet but hard course. I had a tough section in the middle of race. For 15 miles I just wanted to quit, I wasn't having fun anymore. Things came around though and I pushed hard the remaining 15 miles to the finish. When I past each of the three Rosary Lakes near the finish I had to really fight the temptation to stop and go for a swim each time."

Erik not only finished first, he also set a new course record. 9:11:05! He took almost an hour off of fellow Rogue Valley Runner Neil Olsen's winning time from last year. Neil is running this year as well and was last seen fighting for a top five finish. Go Neil!

Update: 4th - Neil Olsen - 10:02:39 also under his old course record! First Master!

Check the Waldo web site or Craig Thornley's (the Race Director) Blog for more results, photos and reports from Willamette Pass.

Congratulations Skaggs and Neil!!!

Now to news from 10,000 feet and the Leadville Trail 100 Mile Footrace:

We just got these words from Jody Waters, crew and pacer for Ashland's John Price (SOB 50K race director):

"Ashland's very own John Price rocked the incredibly tough Leadville course, deciding that a sub-25 buckle wasn't quite adequate to his abilities or aspirations, and went sub-24 instead at 23:52. He was the 37th finisher and the 2nd in his class. We had an uncharacteristically warm day and tough conditions, and while he felt tested for a few minutes towards the end, his overall demeanor and general race execution were textbook. We were very proud and impressed. He did Southern Oregon proud and his pacers are quite elated to have been there to witness his oxygen-starved glory."

Hats off and congrats to you John!

***Stay tuned for more race updates from the Trans Rockies Run as our very own Hal Koerner and Darcy Kleiman battle it out over six days and 113 miles in the mountains of Colorado. The race started today...we'll try and keep you updated as it rolls along this week.

2009 Lithia Loop Trail Marathon Entrants Update

As of mid-August, here is where we stand for entries for the Lithia Loop Trail Marathon; 2009's USA Track and Field National Trail Marathon Championship. Don't see your name? You can enter the race here on Active.com. Here are the 54 entrants thus far:

Trombly, Jim 43 M Ashland
Evans, Ben 28 M Portland
Bryerton, Marcaila 25 F Portland
Anderson, Andre 50 M Talent
Acker, Kasey 50 F Ashland
Abraham, Larry 59 M Steilacoom, WA
LaFrance, Toby 39 M Tigard, OR
LaFrance, Laura 31 M Tigard, OR
Rodriguez, Gabriel 31 M La Porte, TX
Mauldin, Bruce 62 M Anaheim Hills, CA
Merrit, Jasmine 20 F Medford
Mosley, Joe 55 M Eugene, OR
Mosley, Sharon 47 F Eugene, OR
Norvell, Lisa 43 F Ashland
Wolfe, Scott 36 M Eugene, OR
Robinson, Sam 24 M Berkeley, CA
Callans, JC 42 M Eagle Point
Callans, Jennifer 37 F Eagle Point
Ali, Shahid 24 M Ashland
Hitz, CJ 36 M Findlay, OH
Diboun, Yassine 31 M Ithaca, NY
Dunlap, Scott 40 M Woodside, CA
Suvak, Stephanie 36 F Carmel, CA
Goodbbody, Win 42 M Portland, OR
Saft, Aaron 32 M Fletcher, NC
Arnold, Cynthia 25 F Lexington
Vander Stucken, Richard 70 M Torrance, CA
Brucker, Kevin 30 M East Peoria, IL
Ullrich, Sarah 39 F Glendora, CA
Ries, Phoenix 48 F Corvallis, OR
Young, Mike 51 M Corvallis, OR
Knox, Linda 46 F Philomath, OR
Alaman, Henry 47 M Philomath, OR
McCoy, Randy 48 M Philomath, OR
Donald, Linda 60 F Corvallis, OR
Sniffen, Carl 57 M Grants Pass, OR
Duringer, Timothy 33 M Brownsville, OR
Foster, Christopher 43 M Medford
Thorpe, Andrea 33 F Corvallis, OR
Lewis, Nicholas 23 M Memphis
Rubinstein, Ilene 47 F Ashland
Feinberg, Joanne 49 F Ashland, OR
Mick, Bobby 37 M Klamath Falls, OR
Meadows, Rebecca 39 F Boulder, CO
Livni, Kat 43 F Ashland, OR
Fuller, Christian 34 M San Francisco, CA
Weed, Ronnie 34 M Chapel Hill, NC
Whalen, Patty 36 F Eugene, OR
Harris, Brian 55 M Eugene, OR
Martin, Bonnie 33 F Eugene
Whiteley, Chuck 52 M Medford
Barnett, Crissy 53 F Ashland, OR
McConnell, Keith 65 M Eugene, OR
Bergmann, Dolores 37 F Chester, CA

Haulin' Aspen Trail Races

Well, we've certainly found out what you all love to comment about! Running with alcohol or winning Western States: Both worthy topics indeed!!! For now, we're going to return to our more typical content.

Aaron Brian on his way to a 16th place finish in the half.

Last weekend several Rogue Valley runners traveled to central Oregon to partake in some trail racing. The Haulin' Aspen Half-Marathon and Marathon sends runners across some great single track trails and dirt roads not far from Bend's city central.

The half marathon was part of the La Sportiva Mountain Cup thus increasing the amount of participants and competition. More than 410 runners finished the half. The challenging (in distance, terrain and elevation gain) marathon had 117 finishers.

Maria Clementi bounces her way to a 1:48:47 finishing time in the half.

Jen Miller-Brian "walks" a 2:23:36 in the half.

Ian Torrence (leading, from Ashland) and JC Callans (Eagle Point) worked together for much of the marathon. JC finished third in 3:08:24. Ian followed in fourth in 3:10:43.

Jennifer Callans, from Eagle Point, finished the marathon in 4:19:41.

Full results for both races can be found here.