Another July 4th weekend 10K in the books and the Mountain Milers had a terrific turnout this year with 22 runner’s. Some of racers had their share of injury’s before and during the race. Ken Ekman had a virus thing going on, Steve Orth ran with a sprained ankle, Kameron Hott with a bone spur on his heel. Kam still set a 10K P.R anyway.
I was on track for a new P.R. until 3/4 of a mile left when I over extended my left knee on the last long down grade and proceeded to set my worst time. Our newest runner Deborah Kathan in her first cross country 10k ran a remarkable time. Veronica Zelman had to sit out with a fractured left ankle, hopefully she will be back to at least walk the 5k at Willow Lake in "Run for the Creeks" 8/28.
Mike Zengel out with an Achilles tendon also on the no run mend was on the course with Julie Munsell taking pictures. John Killian once again was the runner of the day with a 35:15.
The following are club members and "close" friends of the Mountain Milers times overall. Go to www. Ceptiming.com for actual place and age group.
Chris Bray 37:01
Rob Turpin 39:12
Golden Lindsey 47:32
John Fink 51:11
Ken Ekman 52:42
Shelly Klein 56:12
Jessica Owen 56:39
Dan Pemble 57:33
Kameron Hott 57:38
Jane Newman 57:52
Dan Munsell 59:10
Darla Criddle 59:54
Jessica Leary 1:00:13
Steve Orth 1:00:13
John Poggendorf 1:01:11
Laura Eaton 1:06:44
Deb Cowell 1:08:39
Mark Fricke 1:08:42
Dave Zelman 1:14:05
Stephanie Fricke 1:16:14
Sara Siegel 1:18:34
Deborah Kathan 1:23:25
Big congratulation to all our runners. I for one love and hate this course as it is a real challenge just to finish. Thank you Gheral for another great race in your series.
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Newsflash
Peeps-
Ok so you aren't a fast runner. You are out of shape. You want to look better and feel better. There is no magic, everyone in our club has been there at some time and some of us still are there! We have had several new members in the past couple weeks and now is a good time for you to join us with the weather about to get a little cooler and the monsoon rains/humidity about to be a memory.
We have a huge variety of ages and ability and none of that seems to matter to anyone in our group. When it is time for you, seek us out via our calendar. We are a fun and supportive group. Nobody is going to make fun of you (well maybe Ken will but we all ignore him anyway). Anybody can run but with our group you will learn to run better, faster and with less effort.
Come on out. Just put on some sneakers and walk up to anyone in our group and before you leave that night you'll have a group of new friends. Just do it...
