314 miles.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Buckeye Trail 50K Race Report
As reported by Joe "Moose" Novicky:
The BT50k was the best long run I have had since Umstead 2009.
It was not fast for me but very fun and considering I survived the heat I am pumped.
The re-vamped oak grove picnic area has tons of parking and there was no problem getting a spot to park. Maybe the only issue with the larger crowd was that it did get crowded and backed up in the first mile
but soon that was no issue. If you have a problem with that you need to consider that when lining up.
The two things that stand out the best are this.
First, NO heat headache at all in the warm second half. It seems many times when its over 90 I get a headache from the heat (only at bt50k).
Second, in the second half , although not fast I still pursued and raced down anyone I could in front of me. I passed about 14 people in the second half and only two of those passed me back.
I climbed pretty easy most of the way due to my Colorado experience. I finally noticed that in 2003 some boy scouts re-did the stair case going up the reverse way n blue hen falls as there used to be to many
metal spikes sticking up on that staircase.
The course was dry and hard so lots of roots stuck out more than ever. There was no place you had to get your feet wet and some streams where not streams at all.
Maybe the coolest thing was that one area in the first section that is a long strip of 14 inch wide asphalt single track. The growth of the plants on each side where high enough to be as cool as laurel ferns. These where some kind of flowering weed that had a nice smell to it.
Support was great as usual. This year they also had the new huckle berry hamer gel which tasted great. The gourmet hamburgers and hot dogs at the finish where also good.
I had a triple stacked hamburger with 5 slices of tomato and two hot dogs at the finish. Needless to say I didn't need diner when I got home.
Vince and an assistant DID carry one guy off the course to EMS. I hate to say I have never seen more gu wrappers and just the tips of the gu packs here and there but I am certain the "crew" will clean them up.
Of course , Bruce the Moose was there but I missed all the rest of you.
The BT50k was the best long run I have had since Umstead 2009.
It was not fast for me but very fun and considering I survived the heat I am pumped.
The re-vamped oak grove picnic area has tons of parking and there was no problem getting a spot to park. Maybe the only issue with the larger crowd was that it did get crowded and backed up in the first mile
but soon that was no issue. If you have a problem with that you need to consider that when lining up.
The two things that stand out the best are this.
First, NO heat headache at all in the warm second half. It seems many times when its over 90 I get a headache from the heat (only at bt50k).
Second, in the second half , although not fast I still pursued and raced down anyone I could in front of me. I passed about 14 people in the second half and only two of those passed me back.
I climbed pretty easy most of the way due to my Colorado experience. I finally noticed that in 2003 some boy scouts re-did the stair case going up the reverse way n blue hen falls as there used to be to many
metal spikes sticking up on that staircase.
The course was dry and hard so lots of roots stuck out more than ever. There was no place you had to get your feet wet and some streams where not streams at all.
Maybe the coolest thing was that one area in the first section that is a long strip of 14 inch wide asphalt single track. The growth of the plants on each side where high enough to be as cool as laurel ferns. These where some kind of flowering weed that had a nice smell to it.
Support was great as usual. This year they also had the new huckle berry hamer gel which tasted great. The gourmet hamburgers and hot dogs at the finish where also good.
I had a triple stacked hamburger with 5 slices of tomato and two hot dogs at the finish. Needless to say I didn't need diner when I got home.
Vince and an assistant DID carry one guy off the course to EMS. I hate to say I have never seen more gu wrappers and just the tips of the gu packs here and there but I am certain the "crew" will clean them up.
Of course , Bruce the Moose was there but I missed all the rest of you.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Kimba Takes 3rd at Big Bear Lake 12 Hour
Kim Love-Ottobre completed 12 Hours at Big Bear Lake in Bruceton Mills, WV, taking 3rd place. Her blog post is here: www.ultratrailgoddess.com
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Lefelhocz Running Vol State
Paul Lefelhocz has joined the runners for the Last Annual Vol State Race.
The Last Annual Vol State Run is a non-stop race from Dorena Landing, MO to Castle Rock, GA. This is a distance of 314 miles.
This is a race across the state of Tennessee-the long way.
This is a link to the map of the runners: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=200687420624110668378.00048a47071d95b5c32f5&msa=0&ll=35.737595,-84.375&spn=5.269115,11.590576
Monday, July 11, 2011
Mattapoisett Sprint Triathlon
Eric and Jim Harris competed in the Mattapoisett Sprint Triathlon on Sunday over near Buzzard's Bay, in Mass.
Eric won the 18 and under age group, and ended up with the fastest run split overall.
He also was top 20 over all out of 240 competitors.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Hardrock 100
The eighteenth running of the Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run is scheduled to start at 6:00 am, Friday July 8, 2011, in Silverton, Colorado. In 2011, the course will be run in the counter-clockwise direction - a big loop through the San Juan Mountains of beautiful southwest Colorado: 100-miles plus 33,992 feet of climb and 33,992 feet of descent for a total elevation change of 67,984 feet with an average elevation of 11,186 feet - low point 7,680 feet (Ouray) and high point 14,048 feet (Handies Peak)
Good luck to NEO TC Members Bob Combs, Roy Heger, and the legendary John DeWalt!
Live broadcasts can be followed here on Friday: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/aravaiparunning
Good luck to NEO TC Members Bob Combs, Roy Heger, and the legendary John DeWalt!
Live broadcasts can be followed here on Friday: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/aravaiparunning
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Howland Stars and Stripes 5K
Results are posted on the NEO Trail web page here.
Monday, June 27, 2011
XTERRA Chapin Forest 8K Results
The XTERRA races continue to be popular events for NEO TC members.
In 2010, the inaugural XTERRA Ohio Trail Run series consisted of five races. In 2011, the series consists of cross country trail runs in the Northern Ohio region (7 races) and Southeast Ohio region (3 races).
The XTERRA Chapin Forest 8K was held on Sunday, June 26. This challenging course offers both flat sections and hills with a combination of well-groomed and technical trails on gravel, dirt, and rocks.
Congratulations to Elizabeth Sosan, who finished in 49.03. She was quickly followed by Heidi Finiff in 49.50, and Gail Connor in 59.41. Good job ladies!
The next XTERRA event is the Mohican Trail Race, a 19K (11 miles) race, July 9.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Mohican Results
The Mohican Marathon, 50 mile, and 100 Mile Race was held last weekend at Mohican State Park/Forest. The weather was the usual "Mo weather" hot and humid.
NEO Trail Members who finished races were:
Ron Ross, finishing the 100 Mile, in 30.56
Courtney Russell, with a very impresive time in the 50 mile race: 11.22
Desiree Cowie and Tara Schweitzer managed to finish before Wild Bill Wagner in the 50 mile race. Their times were: Desiree 12.57, Tara 13.52, and Bill 14.00.44
Congratulations!
NEO Trail Members who finished races were:
Ron Ross, finishing the 100 Mile, in 30.56
Courtney Russell, with a very impresive time in the 50 mile race: 11.22
Desiree Cowie and Tara Schweitzer managed to finish before Wild Bill Wagner in the 50 mile race. Their times were: Desiree 12.57, Tara 13.52, and Bill 14.00.44
Congratulations!
Cortland 10 Miler
Rumor had it that this was the coolest weather ever for this event.
Great old school race and a tough course with 4 solid hills on the race route.
NEOTC had several participants in the tour of Cortland.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Western States-Eric Deutsch
Best wishes and good luck to NEO Trail Member Eric Deutsch, as he runs the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run.
Eric's bib number is 71; you can follow his progress here:
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Mohican 100
This year in addition to the 100 mile trail run, they also have a 50 miler, and a trail marathon as well.
You can register up to Friday for this event.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Finish Line Meal at Laurel
This is what the runners had waiting for them that ran the whole trail from Ohiopyle to Seward.
Sirloin Beef Chili
White Turkey Chili
Chicken Noodle Vegetable Soup
Cilantro and Lime Rice
Vegetarian Beans (with a touch of sweetness that I found out was from Kahula)
Many thanks to Don Smith for his hours preparing the feast that everyone enjoyed at the trail head at Seward.
Congrats to Lloyd Thomas and Brian Musick for getting the coveted finishers award with the 77 on it.
They are already working on the bridge and Rick Freeman said that he had assurances that the run will be back to 71 miles next year.
Congrats to Eric Harris, Mark Anson, and Jim Harris for completing the 50K this year.
The food selection was not as gourmet like the 77 runners had.
But after a few hours on trail, Pizza and Gatorade is always welcome.
They even had Chocolate Milk which made Baby Sasquatch very happy.
Sirloin Beef Chili
White Turkey Chili
Chicken Noodle Vegetable Soup
Cilantro and Lime Rice
Vegetarian Beans (with a touch of sweetness that I found out was from Kahula)
Many thanks to Don Smith for his hours preparing the feast that everyone enjoyed at the trail head at Seward.
Congrats to Lloyd Thomas and Brian Musick for getting the coveted finishers award with the 77 on it.
They are already working on the bridge and Rick Freeman said that he had assurances that the run will be back to 71 miles next year.
Congrats to Eric Harris, Mark Anson, and Jim Harris for completing the 50K this year.
The food selection was not as gourmet like the 77 runners had.
But after a few hours on trail, Pizza and Gatorade is always welcome.
They even had Chocolate Milk which made Baby Sasquatch very happy.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Laurel Ultra is this Weekend
Rick Freeman and Company put on a very nice low key event.
The trail is the centerpiece of this event, and I could go on and on about how much I like this trail.
But instead of me typing it all out, I found a better way for you to get a taste of what this trail is all about.
Here is a link to a great review of the Laurel course on Kimba's Blog.
These NEO Trail Club Members will be running the trail at Laurel on Saturday, and some into Sunday.
Mark Anson
Eric Harris
Lloyd Thomas
Brian Musick
Tim Knapp
Jim Harris
The individuals going all the way to Seward will be running when you get up on Saturday, and more than likely still running when you go to bed.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Massanutten Pics
Bill Losey
Paul Lefelhocz
Monday, May 23, 2011
Hills and more Hills
This Saturday over at Pine Hollow on the appropriately named Sound of Music Hills is the No Frills, Just Hills FA run.
2 mile loop for 6 hours.
Here is the historical Compiled Data.
--------Total # of Loops--2008--2009--2010
Kim Boner------------28------0-----13-----15
Terri Lemke----------28-------0----13-----15
Brian Musick---------28-----10----11------7
Suzanne Pokorny---23----12-----11
Jim Harris-------------20----12------4------4
Jeff Musick-----------19-----10------6-----3
Bob Pokorny----------17-----0-------0----17
Mark Anson-----------17-----0-------5----12
Jim Christ-------------17-----0-------9-----8
Tom Patton------------16----0-------7-----9
Mark Elderbrock------15----15
Jim Chaney------------15-----0-----15
Frank Dwyer-----------14----14
Matt Kee----------------14----14
Laurie Colon-----------14------0------0----14
Michael Palton---------13------0----13
Micah Scott------------13-------0----13
Beth Trecasa----------12-------0-----0-----12
Joe Salwan-------------12-------0-----0-----12
Brian Perusek----------11-------0-----0-----11
Lloyd Thomas----------10-----10
Jamie Musick-----------10-----10
Jay Layshock-----------10------0-----10
Chris Lassen------------10------0------0-----10
Dan DeRosa-------------10-------0-----0-----10
Howie Felterup----------10-------0-----0-----10
Julie Miller---------------10-------0-----0-----10
Courtney Baker----------9--------0-----9
Paul Lefelhocz-----------9--------0-----9
Bruce McMurray--------9--------0-----0------9
Cyrus Taylor-------------9--------0-----0------9
Sam Kragalott-----------8--------0-----8
Kim Love-Ottobre-------8--------0-----8
Kevin Martin-------------8--------0-----8
Mark Humprey-----------8--------0-----0------8
Tom Morgan-------------7--------0-----7
Rich Wisneski-----------7---------0-----7
Kevin Martin-------------7---------0-----7
Tim Knapp---------------7---------0-----7
Pete Cahoun------------6----------0----6
John Jenkins-------------6----------0----0-----6
Tami Musick-------------5---------5
Tanya Cady--------------5----------0-----5
David Peterman---------5----------0-----5
Barefoot Johnny O-----5----------0------0-----5
Kirstie Ratzer------------5---------0------0-----5
Kevin Farley------------5----------0------0-----5
Teresa Sroka-----------5----------0------0-----5
Bob Combs--------------4---------0-------4
Angela Watkins---------4--------0---------0----4
Roy Heger---------------3--------3
Kyrsti Sowers-----------3--------0--------0------3
Cathy Sloan-------------2--------0--------0-------2
Jordan Christ(dog)-----1---------0-------1
Shames Combs--------1---------0-------0--------1
2 mile loop for 6 hours.
Here is the historical Compiled Data.
--------Total # of Loops--2008--2009--2010
Kim Boner------------28------0-----13-----15
Terri Lemke----------28-------0----13-----15
Brian Musick---------28-----10----11------7
Suzanne Pokorny---23----12-----11
Jim Harris-------------20----12------4------4
Jeff Musick-----------19-----10------6-----3
Bob Pokorny----------17-----0-------0----17
Mark Anson-----------17-----0-------5----12
Jim Christ-------------17-----0-------9-----8
Tom Patton------------16----0-------7-----9
Mark Elderbrock------15----15
Jim Chaney------------15-----0-----15
Frank Dwyer-----------14----14
Matt Kee----------------14----14
Laurie Colon-----------14------0------0----14
Michael Palton---------13------0----13
Micah Scott------------13-------0----13
Beth Trecasa----------12-------0-----0-----12
Joe Salwan-------------12-------0-----0-----12
Brian Perusek----------11-------0-----0-----11
Lloyd Thomas----------10-----10
Jamie Musick-----------10-----10
Jay Layshock-----------10------0-----10
Chris Lassen------------10------0------0-----10
Dan DeRosa-------------10-------0-----0-----10
Howie Felterup----------10-------0-----0-----10
Julie Miller---------------10-------0-----0-----10
Courtney Baker----------9--------0-----9
Paul Lefelhocz-----------9--------0-----9
Bruce McMurray--------9--------0-----0------9
Cyrus Taylor-------------9--------0-----0------9
Sam Kragalott-----------8--------0-----8
Kim Love-Ottobre-------8--------0-----8
Kevin Martin-------------8--------0-----8
Mark Humprey-----------8--------0-----0------8
Tom Morgan-------------7--------0-----7
Rich Wisneski-----------7---------0-----7
Kevin Martin-------------7---------0-----7
Tim Knapp---------------7---------0-----7
Pete Cahoun------------6----------0----6
John Jenkins-------------6----------0----0-----6
Tami Musick-------------5---------5
Tanya Cady--------------5----------0-----5
David Peterman---------5----------0-----5
Barefoot Johnny O-----5----------0------0-----5
Kirstie Ratzer------------5---------0------0-----5
Kevin Farley------------5----------0------0-----5
Teresa Sroka-----------5----------0------0-----5
Bob Combs--------------4---------0-------4
Angela Watkins---------4--------0---------0----4
Roy Heger---------------3--------3
Kyrsti Sowers-----------3--------0--------0------3
Cathy Sloan-------------2--------0--------0-------2
Jordan Christ(dog)-----1---------0-------1
Shames Combs--------1---------0-------0--------1
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Laurel Ultra
Laurel is one of the premier east coast trail races.
Take a look here at the elevation profile.
Except for the detour, this is all single track except for 1 mile of gravel road.
This may be the last year to get the finishers award with the "77" on it, as the bridge over the turnpike is scheduled to be replaced next year.
Chatter here on the forum page.
There is so much to brag about with this trail, the ferns, the first 8 miles, Beam Rocks, the wooden bridges.
Ask any vetern about this event, and you will always get a great story.
Price increase is tomorrow, get your app printed and postmarked now.
Take a look here at the elevation profile.
Except for the detour, this is all single track except for 1 mile of gravel road.
This may be the last year to get the finishers award with the "77" on it, as the bridge over the turnpike is scheduled to be replaced next year.
Chatter here on the forum page.
There is so much to brag about with this trail, the ferns, the first 8 miles, Beam Rocks, the wooden bridges.
Ask any vetern about this event, and you will always get a great story.
Price increase is tomorrow, get your app printed and postmarked now.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
MMT
Massanutten Mountain Trails 100 Mile Run
Here is the list of MMT finishers from NEOTC.
Roy Heger 12 finishes - 31:28
Bob Combs 9 finishes - 29:26
David Peterman 5 finishes - 28:46
Bill Losey 5 finishes - 34:19
Jim Harris 4 finishes - 25:11
Rich Vrboncic 2 finishes - 35:28
Cam Baker 1 finish - 25:11
Paul Lefelhocz 1 finish - 32:51
Brandon Russell 1 finish - 34:48
Kimba Love 1 finish - 31:50*
* First Ohio Woman to finish MMT
Here is a different perspective of the individuals with multiple finishes, time on course.
Heger - 16 days, 7 hours, 44 minutes, 56 seconds
Combs - 11 days, 21 hours, 24 minutes, 24 seconds
Losey - 7 days, 3 hours, 11 minutes, 20 seconds
Peterman - 6 days, 2 hours, 33 minutes, 42 seconds
Harris - 4 days, 13 hours, 37 minutes, 25 seconds
Vrboncic - 2 days, 22 hours, 25 minutes, 44 seconds
Here is the list of MMT finishers from NEOTC.
Roy Heger 12 finishes - 31:28
Bob Combs 9 finishes - 29:26
David Peterman 5 finishes - 28:46
Bill Losey 5 finishes - 34:19
Jim Harris 4 finishes - 25:11
Rich Vrboncic 2 finishes - 35:28
Cam Baker 1 finish - 25:11
Paul Lefelhocz 1 finish - 32:51
Brandon Russell 1 finish - 34:48
Kimba Love 1 finish - 31:50*
* First Ohio Woman to finish MMT
Here is a different perspective of the individuals with multiple finishes, time on course.
Heger - 16 days, 7 hours, 44 minutes, 56 seconds
Combs - 11 days, 21 hours, 24 minutes, 24 seconds
Losey - 7 days, 3 hours, 11 minutes, 20 seconds
Peterman - 6 days, 2 hours, 33 minutes, 42 seconds
Harris - 4 days, 13 hours, 37 minutes, 25 seconds
Vrboncic - 2 days, 22 hours, 25 minutes, 44 seconds
Monday, May 9, 2011
Deutsch Wins 50 for Yo Momma Race
Eric Deutsch wins the inaugural 50K event at the "50s for Yo Mama Trail Races". This event was held at Hargus Lake State Park, outside of Circleville, Ohio. Eric's time was 5.12.20.
Congratulations Eric!
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