Bobcat Trail Marathon

This past weekend several NEO Trail members participated in the 1st Annual Bobcat Trail Marathon which was run through Burr Oak State Park in Glouster, Ohio. Many said that this course was pretty challenging and had great scenery.

Mark Anson - 5:16:35
Courtney Baker - 6:08:28
Dan Bellinger - 5:03:00
Nick Billock - 5:37:17
Bruce McMurray - 6:01:04
Kim Love-Ottobre - 7:24:53

Brandon Russell - 5:11:09

For complete results - CLICK HERE

Blog report:

Kim Love-Ottobre

2009 Burning River 100

Starting Saturday morning bright and early at 5 AM, ultra runners took part in the 3rd annual Burning River 100 Mile Endurance Run. The event lasted into the night and ended at 11 AM Sunday morning. Runners were forced to deal with rain most the night and some muddy trails.

Mark Godale won the event this year with a time of 16:16. On the women's side, Connie Gardner won with a time of 19:21. An amazing total of fourteen NEO Trail members ran in the endurance race today. Members that participated include TJ Hawk, Nick Billock, Greg Murray, Kurt Osadchuck, Ron Ross, Brandon Russell, Courtney Baker, Brian Musick, Dave Peterman, Bill Wagner, Frank Dwyer, Mike Halkovich, Kim Love-Ottobre and Paul Lefelhocz.

Race Reports - Nick Billock, Greg Murray, Jeff Musick (pacer)

Nick Billock's Pictures in Video - BR Videos - Greg Murray

Official results will be posted on Burning River's website. Below is a video recap of the race.

2009 No Frills, Just Hills FA

The 2nd Annual No Frills, Just Hills FA took place yesterday at Kendall Hills in the Cuyahoga Valley. Twenty-four total runners started the event sharply at 8 AM, seeing how many loops they could complete in the 6-hour time limit. An alternative course was required this year due to construction at the dam. This year's loop totaled 2.25 miles instead of last years 2 mile loop.

Jim Chaney won the title this year in a record setting 15 loops. Suzanne Pokorny led the women with 11 loops. And Jim Christ's dog, Jordan, led the non-human category completing 1 loop. Again, runners enjoyed the event sharing stories, miles, and food afterwards.

NEO Trail members that took part in the event include: Brian Musick, Courtney Baker, Dave Peterman, Jeff Musick, Jim Christ, Kim Love-Ottobre, Mark Anson, Paul Lefelhocz, Tanya Cady, Jim Harris, and Bob Combs

Pictures of the event can be viewed on Facebook. For complete results, click here.

Forget the PR, Mohican 50K

This past Sunday, 11 NEO club members took part in the Forget the PR Mohican 50K held at the Mohican State Park Campgrounds in Loudonville, Ohio. The event, in its inaugural year, was a success and lives up to its name with plenty of hills. Complete results are available on the race blog. Don Baun's Race Report - Kim's Photos

The club members that participated include:

• Dave Peterman - 5:17
• Ron Ross - 5:23
• Courtney Baker - 6:39
• Doug Delahanty - 6:39
• Paul Lefelhocz - 6:43
• Bob Combs - 6:43
• Corey Volz - 6:4
• Don Baun - 6:56
• Bill Wagner - 7:13
• Bruce McMurray - 7:24
• Mike Halkovich - 7:37
  

Fools 50K & 25K Trail Run

Last Sunday, NEO Trail had a great showing of 15 members at the Fools 50K & 25K Trail Run organized by club member Lloyd Thomas. A total of 191 people crossed the finish line with 67 in the 50K and 124 in the 25K. Click here for full results. Below are the results of NEO Trail members:

50K

• Dave Peterman - 4:51:18
• Ron Ross - 5:10:47
• Frank Dwyer - 5:23:53
• Nick Billock - 5:26:15
• Bob Clark - 5:34:34
• TJ Hawk - 6:01:47
• Paul Lefelhocz - 6:02:00
• Tanya Cady - 6:09:58
• Kurt Osadchuk - 6:13:31
• Courtney Baker - 6:20:28
• Bill Wagner - 6:28:07
• Don Baun - 6:47:00
• Mike Halkovich - 6:47:46
  

25K

• Bob Johnson - 3:38:39
• Bruce McIntosh - 3:38:40

Green Jewel 50K Fun Run Results

Yesterday, Lloyd Thomas and Courtney Baker ran the Green Jewel 50K which starts in Scenic Park in Rocky River and finishes at Oak Grove in Brecksville. The event had 35 runners. Lloyd and Courtney ran 4:14:11 and 5:05:20, respectively.

Covered Bridge FA 50K

On Saturday, NEO Trail hosted its annual Covered Bridge FA 50K at Mill Creek Park. There was a great turnout of 16 people including 11 NEO Trail Club members. Members present were (miles next to name):

• Bob "Gombobu" Combs (16)


• Nick Billock (31)


• Don Baun (31)


• Joe "Moose" Novicky (31)


• Brian "Little Pebble" Musick (31)


• Bruce "The Moose" McMurray (20)


• "Slim" Jim Harris (38)


• Lloyd "LT" Thomas (31)


• Lifetime member Dave Peterman (38)


• Courtney Baker (22)


• Jeff "RO" Musick (20)

A great time was had by all despite the rain (and thunder...and lightening...and mud...Oh my!). Jim Harris and Courtney Baker (pictured below) won the Men's and Women's division of the Ohio FA 50K Championship, respectively.