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Racers Embrace Bitter Cold
President’s Day 5K
February 19, 2006
Washington Park, Denver, CO
Nathan Rader braves the nine degree
temperatures in shorts and a singlet!
With the mercury reaching just nine degrees
on race morning, 85 brave souls came out for the
President’s Day 5K. With sunny skies and no wind,
most of the runners said that the weather was not too
bad, but the volunteers had to deal with frozen fingers
and toes, as well as frozen water in the coolers!
Boulder’s Eric Griffiths was not deterred by
the temperature as he sprinted away from the field at the
gun, winning by almost two minutes in 16:29. Second
place was Gunnison’s Nathan Rader who ran the race in
shorts and a singlet without a hat or gloves. When asked
afterwards if he was cold, he simply said, “Nine degrees
is warm this time of year in Gunnison.”
For the women, 13-year-old old Ryan Russ
from Golden was victorious over Laura Evans, running
23:05. Michael Blanchard of Castle Rock was the first
racewalker, narrowly beating Darryl Myers of Brighton,
30:16 to 30:48. Luz Quinonez was the first female
racewalker, crossing the line in 33:31.
85 Finishers (74 = Run, 11 = Walk) - WinningTime Chip Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Weather: 10
degrees and sunny with light winds - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5350’
Male (Overall): 1. Eric Griffiths, 23, 16:29; 2. Nathan Rader, 19, 18:08; 3.
Salim Haji, 34, 18:51; 4. Timothy Mccullough, 20, 19:31; 5. Rick Carroll, 37,
19:54. Masters (40+): 1. Michael Engle, 46, 21:22. Grand Masters (50+):
1. Edward King, 53, 22:45. Seniors (60+): 1. Victor Starostka, 63, 36:02.
Female (Overall): 1. Kathlenn Ruzyski, 30, 23:05; 2. Laura Evans, 26,
25:37; 3. Janice Webb, 51, 25:39; 4. Michelle Kelbie, 37, 26:02; 5. Katie
Macfarlane, 24, 27:22. Masters (40+): 1. Janice Webb, 51, 25:39. Grand
Masters (50+): 1. Janice Webb, 51, 25:39. Seniors (60+): 1. Rosalia Murch,
65, 34:51. Male Walk (Overall): 1. Michael Blanchard, 44, 30:16; 2. Daryl
Meyers, 63, 30:48; 3. Scott Cromwell, 33, 37:49. Female Walk (Overall):
1. Luz Quinonez, 23, 33:31; 2. Katy Morten, 54, 39:21; 3. Kerstin Meyers,
63, 39:56.
Too Warm for Snowmen at the Snowman Stampede!
Snowman Stampede
February 25, 2006
Cherry Creek State Park, Denver, CO
Sunny skies and warm temperatures
greeted runners at the inaugural Snowman
Stampede 10 Mile and 20 Mile races at Cherry
Creek State Park in Denver. Runners ran a loop
course over dirt trails and paved bike paths.
The event was sponsored by the Boulder
Running Company and Brooks to benefit the
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Jamie Donaldson wins the 20 Miler.
262 Finishers (184 = 10M, 78 = 20M) - Timing by: Racing Underground - Weather: 50
degrees and sunny - Elevation: Start/Finish = 5500’
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10M Male (Overall): 1. Ken Pliska, 40, Louisville, CO, 56:30; 2. Mark
Stenback, 27, Littleton, CO, 57:13; 3. Eric Nidikuniana, 16, Denver,
CO,57:19; 4. Joseph Manilafasha, 15, Denver, CO,57:38; 5. Julio
Bonilla, 17, Denver, CO,1:00:56. Masters (40+): 1. Ken Pliska, 40,
Louisville, CO, 56:30. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Bruce Kirschner, 52,
Louisville, CO, 1:09:59. Seniors (60+): 1. Jim Romero, 65, Denver,
CO, 1:19:21. Female (Overall): 1. Marina Bychkova, 30, Boulder,
CO,1:09:03; 2. Bridget MacKinnon, 29, Denver, CO,1:10:28; 3. Lee
Ann Reed, 36, Carbondale, CO, 1:11:05; 4. Judy Beckenbach, 34,
Denver, CO, 1:14:40; 5. Melissa Menard, 31, Englewood, CO, 1:15:
37. Masters (40+): 1. Valerie Shockley, 40, Greenwood Village, CO,
1:18:16. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Nancy Denniston, 55, Denver, CO,
1:20:17. Seniors (60+): 1. Tavia Campbell, 61, Bailey, CO, 2:17:06.
20M Male (Overall): 1. Hector Martinez, 22, Northglenn, CO, 2:04:
44; 2. Brian Fisher, 40, Littleton, CO, 2:12:57; 3. Carl Mather, 41,
Highlands Ranch, CO, 2:13:27; 4. Tom Edwards, 49, Evergreen, CO,
2:16:42; 5. Eric Bindner, 49, Littleton, CO,2:24:09. Masters (40+): 1.
Brian Fisher, 40, Littleton, CO, 2:12:57. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Ken
Ledwos, 51, Parker, CO, 2:32:09. Seniors (60+): 1. Ross Westley,
69, Arvada, CO, 3:14:54. Female (Overall): 1. Jamie Donaldson,
31, Littleton, CO,2:24:34; 2. Tania Pacev, 46, Littleton, CO, 2:33:
22; 3. Janet Rooney, 42, Louisville, CO, 2:36:43; 4. Susan Bellard,
34, Littleton, CO, 2:39:17; 5. Janine Baker, 27, Littleton, CO, 2:40:
08. Masters (40+): 1. Tania Pacev, 46, Littleton, CO, 2:33:22. Grand
Masters (50+): 1. Diane Ridgeway, 57, Arvada, CO, 2:56:09.
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Spring Runoff is the Largest in
Event’s 28-Year History
Spring Runoff
March 5, 2006
Pueblo, CO
More than 700 runners
and walkers competed
in the Spring Runoff
in Pueblo. The event offered
five different distances, from
a 10 mile race to the “It’s fun
to be a runner” one mile youth
run.
Mark Warmby raced
alone from the gun to win the
5K race in a swift 15:31. The
27-year-old runner hails from
Manchester, England and was
running the event to train for
Britain’s cross country trials,
where he finished fourth last
year and is currently ranked as
the 6th best steeplechaser.
Joanna McIntyre
of Colorado Springs won the
women’s 5K in 23:20.
Matt Mosman,
who works at the Boulder
Running Company in Colorado
Springs, won the 10K in 33:
Scott Lebo of Colorado Springs
won the 10 Mile race.
18. Catherine Carpenter, also of Colorado Springs, took a weekend away
from snowboarding to win the women’s 10K in 43:32.
Scott Lebo, a teacher at Fountain Valley School, was the first 10
Mile runner into Dutch Clark Stadium. He surprised himself by breaking
the one hour mark to finish in 58:14. Masters runner Erik Packard finished
a close second with third place grand masters runner, 51-year-old John
Victoria, hot on his heels.
Boulder’s Tanya Poel won the women’s 10 Mile race by more
than five minutes, finishing in one hour, five minutes and 32 seconds, good
enough for an average pace of just six minutes, 33 seconds per mile.
In all, five of the six running event winners live or train in
Colorado Springs. Both of the two mile walk winners, Dale Boone and
6-year-old Victoria Mitrick, were from Pueblo.
The Spring Runoff is sponsored by the Southern Colorado
Runners and the Pueblo Chieftan, the local newspaper.
630 Finishers (118 = 10M, 125 = 10K, 255 = 5K, 132 = 2M Walk) - Timing by: Southern Colorado Runners - Weather: 60
degrees and sunny - Elevation: Start = 4740’, Finish = 4710’
June 3
Tri-Trail Challenge
Evergreen, CO
July 1
Saxon Mtn. Hill Climb
Georgetown, CO
July 29
Fastrek Forest Challenge
Idaho Springs, CO
June 21
Ekiden Trail Relay
Littleton, CO
The Eclectic Trial Series
presented by Montrail
November 11
Crossfest
Littleton, CO
August 19
Hamlin Scramble
Idaho Springs, CO
September 23
Cub Creek Crossover
Evergreen, CO
December 2
Run For The Ages
Littleton, CO
December 21
Winter Solstice
Littleton, CO
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10M Male (Overall): 1. Scott Lebo, 39, Colorado Springs, CO, 58:14; 2. Erik Packard, 41, Mesa, CO,
1:00:54; 3. John Victoria, 51, Loveland, CO, 1:01:29; 4. Richard Hessek, 40, Colorado Springs, CO,
1:02:31; 5. Matthew Drake, 17, Pueblo West, CO, 1:04:10. Masters (40+): 1. Erik Packard, 41, Mesa,
CO, 1:00:54. Grand Masters (50+): 1. John Victoria, 51, Loveland, CO, 1:01:29. Seniors (60+): 1.
Jim Romero, 65, Denver, CO, 1:19:12. Female (Overall): 1. Tanya Poel, 40, Boulder, CO, 1:05:32;
2. Amy Regnier, 43, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:10:36; 3. Shannon Meredith, 35, Colorado Springs,
CO, 1:10:53; 4. Lori Eslinger VanManen, 25, Pueblo, CO, 1:12:25; 5. Lisa Rainsberger, 44, Colorado
Springs, CO, 1:13:32. Masters (40+): 1. Tanya Poel, 40, Boulder, CO, 1:05:32. Grand Masters
(50+): 1. Peggy Muhn, 53, Wheat Ridge, CO, 1:15:43. Seniors (60+): 1. Constance Ahrnsbrak, 66,
Lakewood, CO, 1:29:23. 10K Male (Overall): 1. Matt Mosman, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 33:18; 2.
Martin Wennblom, 26, Colorado Springs, CO, 35:42; 3. John Paul Goodloe, 44, Colorado Springs,
CO, 37:08; 4. Gerald Romero, 34, Colorado Springs, CO, 38:42; 5. Alan Davidson, 34, Colorado
Springs, CO, 38:55. Masters (40+): 1. John Paul Goodloe, 44, Colorado Springs, CO, 37:08.
Grand Masters (50+): 1. Woody Noleen, 50, Colorado Springs, CO, 40:05. Seniors (60+): 1. Mario
Aguilera, 71, Pueblo, CO, 53:39. Female (Overall): 1. Katherine Carpenter, 25, Colorado Springs,
CO, 43:32; 2. Lindsey Elaine Schryver, 23, Pueblo West, CO, 46:05; 3. Karen Ortiz, 41, Pueblo, CO,
48:37; 4. Jennifer Moore, 23, F, Canon City, CO, 49:14; 5. Terri Tibbs, 42, Pueblo West, CO, 49:48.
Masters (40+): 1. Karen Ortiz, 41, Pueblo, CO, 48:37. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kathy Robinson,
53, Colorado Srpings, CO, 52:37. Seniors (60+): 1. Jessie Quintana, 62, Pueblo, CO, 1:04:40. 5K
Male (Overall): 1. Mark Warmby, 27, Colorado Springs, CO, 15:31; 2. Craig Binkley, 27, Pueblo,
CO, 18:02; 3. Chuck Smead, 54, Mosca, CO, 18:15; 4. Steven Stoot, 15, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:
22; 5. Ignacia Mata, 19, Colorado Springs, CO, 18:35. Masters (40+): 1. Chuck Smead, 54, Mosca,
CO, 18:15. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Chuck Smead, 54, Mosca, CO, 18:15. Seniors (60+): 1. Curt
(Eugene) Straub, 62, Pueblo West, CO, 26:24. Female (Overall): 1. Joanna Michelle McIntyre, 24,
Colorado Springs, CO, 23:20; 2. Lindsey Herrera, 18, Pueblo West, CO, 23:37; 3. Michele Herrera,
16, Pueblo West, CO, 23:47; 4. Christina Lobato, 14, Rocky Ford, CO, 24:07; 5. Andrea Fox, 22,
Pueblo, CO, 24:08. Masters (40+): 1. Kim Dodds, 40, Pueblo West, CO, 24:34. Grand Masters
(50+): 1. Francine Borton, 59, Pueblo, CO, 27:20. Seniors (60+): 1. Hilda Reyher, 69, Wiley, CO, 34:
15. 2M Walk Male (Overall): 1. Dale Boone, 53, Pueblo, CO, 21:41; 2. Patrick Greer, 54, Pueblo,
CO, 22:39; 3. Joe Miller, 47, Pueblo, CO, 25:16. Female (Overall): 1. Victoria Mitrick, 6, Pueblo, CO,
21:20; 2. Peggy Mitrick, 41, Pueblo, CO, 21:21; 3. Sally Kennett, 63, Salida, CO, 22:48.
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Larry Volk / Larry Volk Photography

Runnin’ of the Green Lucky 7K
Runnin’ Of The Green 7K
March 12, 2006
Denver, CO
In typical Runnin’ of the Green fashion, the weather was cold
and snowing at the race start. Yet many good-natured runners who race
this event year after year after year, said they wouldn’t want it any other
way!
The Runnin’ of the Green is a benefit race for Volunteers of
America, who provide the Meals on Wheels program for more than 1800
homebound seniors in Denver. This year’s race was sponsored by Frontier
Airlines.
After the race, a large block party in Lodo featured live music
from the celtic rock group The Indulgers, as well as Irish step dancers,
several expo booths, food and, beer for the more than 2,000 race finishers
and their families.
The only complaint from finishers seemed to be that the course
was a block shorter than previous years, making the distance truly “lucky”
for many runners.
2678 Finishers - Timing by: BKB Ltd. - Weather: Cold, snow, and light winds with temperatures in the 30’s - Elevation:
Start/FInish = 5300’
Male (Overall): 1. John Supsic, 27, Boulder, CO, 20:26; 2. Peter Vail, 31, Boulder, CO, 20:30; 3.
Peter Remien, 26, 21:04; 4. Eric Griffiths, 23, Boulder, CO, 21:08; 5. Chester Kurtz, 31, 21:31; 6.
Cody Hill, 33, Colorado Springs, CO, 21:40; 7. Kevin Gallagher, 26, 22:00; 8. Keith Johnson, 44,
Littleton, CO, 22:12; 9. Ken Pliska, 40, Louisville, CO, 22:17; 10. Adam Breaks, 26, 22:36. Masters
(40+): 1. Keith Johnson, 44, Littleton, CO, 22:12. Grand Masters (50+): 1. John Victoria, 51,
Loveland, CO, 24:14. Seniors (60+): 1. Arnie Willems, 63, Laramie, WY, 30:08. Female (Overall): 1.
Martha Tenorio, 39, Boulder, CO, 23:33; 2. Tanya Poel, 40, Boulder, CO, 24:28; 3. Amanda Occhi, 25,
Manitou Springs, CO, 25:00; 4. Noelle Green, 41, 25:28; 5. Jennifer Campbell, 22, 25:43; 6. Jocelyn
Petrella, 26, Denver, CO, 26:06; 7. Heather Fredriksen, 29, Boulder, CO, 26:20; 8. Susan Brooker,
42, 26:23; 9. Andrea Viger, 28, 26:24; 10. Bridget Mackinnon, 29, Denver, CO, 26:28. Masters (40+):
1. Tanya Poel, 40, Boulder, CO, 24:28. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Peggy Muhn, 53, Wheat Ridge, CO,
28:14. Seniors (60+): 1. Constance Ahrnsbrak, 66, Denver, CO, 34:10.
Runners sprint through Lodo for the
18th annual Runnin’ of the Green.
28th Annual
Georgetown to Idaho Springs
1/2 Marathon
AUGUST 12, 2006
Derek Griffiths / Colorado Runner
photos courtesy of Brightroom.com
1000 FEET OF VERTICAL DESCENT
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Race Reports...
New Salida Marathon A Hit
A Run Through Time
Marathon and Half Marathon
March 18, 2006
Salida, CO
Aaron Blondeau of Parker came to Salida
to compete in his first marathon. It was a
special day for him, especially since he
is a 1997 graduate of Salida High School and his
parents still live there.
So the fact that he was able to win in
his home town’s inaugural marathon was very
exciting. “It was great to have my family here to
watch,” he said after the race.
This race was started in honor of the
bi-centennial journey of Zebulon Pike to the
Arkansas River Valley. The marathon course
began in the town of Salida and ran up into the
mountains above town to Turret before heading
back down to the finish. With 3800’ of elevation
gain, this marathon was not for the faint of
heart. Add to that the snow, ice and mud on the
dirt roads above 8500’ and this course became
even more treacherous.
All of this makes it hard to believe
that the marathon was as competitive as it was.
Blondeau’s winning time of 3:35:42 was only
four minutes faster than fifth place finisher
Adam Feerst of Denver. Kari Nelson of Gunnison
was the run away winner in the women’s
race, beating second place by 10 minutes.
In the half marathon, Paul Koch of
Colorado Springs powered up the hill to the
turnaround point 2000’ above town in first
place. He never looked back and cruised to a 90
second victory. Callie Bradley of Leadville had
no problems with the altitude as she was victorious
in the female division in 1:43:16.
143 Finishers (58 - Marathon, 85 - Half Marathon) - Timing by: Chaffee County
Running Club - Weather: Cold, overcast, and light winds with temperatures in
the 30’s - Elevation: Start/FInish = 7000’ with a max of 9000’ in the marathon
and 8800’ in the half marathon.
Marathon Male (Overall): 1. Aaron Blondeau, 26, Parker, CO,
3:35:42; 2. Duncan Callahan, 23, Gunnison, CO, 3:37:36; 3.
Tom Sobal, 48, Salida, CO, 3:38:05; 4. Dan Vega, 38, Colorado
Springs, CO, 3:38:56; 5. Adam Feerst, 46, Denver, CO, 3:39:
27. Masters (40+): 1. Tom Sobal, 48, Salida, CO, 3:38:05.
Grand Masters (50+): 1. Rick Jones, 53, Gunnison, CO, 4:03:
24. Seniors (60+): 1. Lee Rhodes, 72, Centennial, CO, 6:06:23.
Female (Overall): 1. Keri Nelson, 24, Gunnison, CO, 3:52:54; 2.
Tania Pacev, 46, Littleton, CO, 4:02:48; 3. Jane Tunnadine, 38,
Gunnison, CO, 4:16:44; 4. Jamie Donaldson, 31, Littleton, CO, 4:
26:18; 5. Cindy Stonesmith, 42, Louisville, CO, 4:41:04. Masters
(40+): 1. Tania Pacev, 46, Littleton, CO, 4:02:48. Grand Masters
(50+): 1. Kathy Pidcock, 51, Parker, CO, 5:01:09. Seniors (60+):
1. Myra Rhodes, 73, Centennial, CO, 6:31:07. Half Marathon
Male (Overall): 1. Paul Koch, 38, Colorado Springs, CO, 1:28:
52; 2. Jeff Beuche, 31, Denver, CO, 1:30:20; 3. Kenny Wilcox, 27,
Salida, CO, 1:31:58; 4. Peter Lucas-Roberts, 23, Buena Vista,
CO, 1:34:41; 5. Rick Shoulberg, 45, Manitou Springs, CO, 1:35:
57. Masters (40+): 1. Rick Shoulberg, 45, Manitou Springs, CO,
1:35:57. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Victor Selenow, 53, Buena
Vista, CO, 1:55:19. Seniors (60+): 1. Ross Westley, 69, Arvada,
CO, 2:08:06. Female (Overall): 1. Callie Bradley, 22, Leadville,
CO, 1:43:16; 2. Karen Thorpe, 35, Salida, CO, 1:45:33; 3. Lynette
Clemons, 31, Denver, CO, 1:49:08; 4. Jennah Keidel, 20, Buena
Vista, CO, 1:49:34; 5. Nancy Dolan, 49, Buena Vista, CO, 1:51:
59. Masters (40+): 1. Nancy Dolan, 49, Buena Vista, CO, 1:51:
59. Grand Masters (50+): 1. Kim Rennecker, 52, Castle Rock,
CO, 2:27:52.
Duncan Callahan of Gunnison finishes
the marathon in 3:37:36.
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