RRCA Club Challenge 10M
The 2003 Club Challenge was cancelled due to inclement weather.
Penguin Pace 5K
2003 Penguin Pace Overall Results
2003 Penguin Pace Awards
Connie Buckwalter and her husband Marc had to get up at 4:30 am to drive from Lititz, PA, (it’s near Lancaster) to Columbia to get to the Penguin Pace 5k in time for the 8 am start. (“It takes longer with the two dogs,” she explained.) But once Connie got going, she outran Marjan Huizing, a national class duathlete, as well as local favorite Julie Thienel. Actually, Diana Gullam had the initial lead on the early downhill, but Ms. Buckwalter passed her at the bottom and took the lead for good. Connie held off Marjan, who had won the race the previous two years, by eight seconds. The hills and the ice on the back of the course bothered her. “But everything bothers me at this time of year!” Connie noted. “I felt like a real penguin!”
The ageless Ted Poulos (41 years old) held off Sergiy Zubko (14 years) by only three seconds to win the men’s race in 17:28. Ted was not available for comments afterwards, but (if we know Ted) he was probably on his way to another race. He ran over 200 races in 2002 and is a regular at the Sunday afternoon weekly races put on by the Howard County Striders. “His entry fees alone would be enough to buy a house,” commented awards-presenter Miles Weigold.
The Penguin Pace 5k (3.1 miles) runs through the Longfellow and Beaver Brook neighborhoods of Columbia and manages to find the most disagreeable hills. Recent rains and cold weather made for an even more adventurous race this year, as ice formed on the roads around Beaver Brook loop. Although the turns were salted, the uphills were slick in places and runners really did have to slow down. “I lost at least three minutes!” joked Pat Wilkerson, first masterwoman, whose time of 20:08 really did not reflect a problem with the footing. “It didn’t bother me enough to count,” said Dorothy Beckett, Pat’s chief competition in the age group.
Arleen Dinneen directed the Penguin Pace, which has been run in the winter since about 1996. The Howard County Striders provided the finish line and race results and helped marshal the course, while the Howard County Police directed traffic.
The race began and ended at the Florence Bain Senior Center in Harpers Choice. After the race, runners gathered in the center’s cafeteria for a lavish brunch catered by the Elkridge Furnace Inn (since 1744). Overall and age group winners received a blue Penguin Pace knit cap- perfect for the remainder of the winter- and there were a number of random prizes.
County Executive Jim Robey was on hand to start the race, although Dave Tripp’s whistle may have caused some confusion before Jim officially started the race. Before the start, the runners offered a moment of silence for the Columbia astronauts.
by James Carbary
Police Pace 5K
Place Name HomeTown Sex Age Race# RaceTeamName Time
1 Myers, Eric Columbia, MD M 23 606 16:10.48
2 Bettis, Steven Silver Spring, MD M 28 664 17:22.27
3 Olenick, Stephen M Columbia, MD M 26 611 17:26.59
4 Kuderna, Doug Odenton, MD M 41 596 17:38.24
5 Betts, Kevin Columbia, MD M 25 533 17:46.58
6 Scott, Eric Millersville, MD M 34 124 17:58.17
7 Hawkins, Monte Washington, DC M 25 592 17:59.42
8 Degenhardt, Sheldon Marriottsville, MD M 37 619 18:03.91
9 Sweet, Jay Laurel, MD M 41 530 18:13.17
10 Tripp, Jason Columbia, MD M 30 646 18:16.19
11 Nudelman, Nathan Annapolis, MD m 27 16 18:22.23
12 Bowen, Carter Annapolis, MD M 21 639 18:24.56
13 Sichau, Rob Dumfries, VA m 38 276 18:25.16
14 Jonas, Daniel Columbia, MD M 40 594 18:44.78
15 Laukzemis, Dan Columbia, MD M 41 492 18:55.78
16 Brill, R. B. Silver Spring, MD M 25 644 19:00.29
17 Goad,, Jeff Ellicott City, MD M 47 661 19:03.20
18 Jestes, Kurtis Ellicott City, MD m 25 145 Anne Arundel Co 19:03.57
19 Reisman, Jordan Columbia, MD M 15 662 19:20.69
20 Buerger, Robert Sykesville, MD M 42 588 19:21.02
21 Bernstein, Richard Columbia, MD M 43 613 19:22.97
22 Dagley, Scott Columbia, MD M 13 585 19:24.62
23 Wolter, Shane Clarksville, MD M 14 27 19:24.92
24 Bowes, Kerrie Columbia, MD F 27 610 19:28.95
25 Bell, Eric Ellicott City, MD m 14 107 19:35.07
26 Santarpia, Gloria Odenton, MD F 41 491 19:43.31
27 Chall, John Jessup, MD M 45 608 19:43.94
28 Gagnon, Andrew Unknown, NA m 30 381 MD State Police 19:46.63
29 Blaney, Phillip Woodstock, MD M 34 511 19:47.10
30 Carbary, James Clarksville, MD M 51 586 19:49.66
31 Neil, Benjamin Unknown, NA m 22 384 MD State Police 19:55.15
32 McGrath, Brendan Annapolis, MD m 24 139 Anne Arundel Co 20:01.58
33 Humphrey, Robyn Ellicott City, MD F 38 550 20:05.30
34 Buscemi, Justin Unknown, NA m 23 442 MD Transport Autho 20:06.44
35 Harrington, Sean Columbia, MD m 38 54 20:08.35
36 Arbelaez, Bill Columbia, MD M 45 612 20:09.08
37 Green, Trent Unknown, NA m 27 377 MD State Police 20:16.84
38 Flynn, Kevin Sykesville, MD M 35 257 20:18.74
39 Appel, Larry Ellicott City, MD m 46 370 20:20.23
40 Fairley, Darryl Ellicott City, MD M 34 408 20:30.44
41 D'Amico, Nathan Columbia, MD M 11 482 20:41.83
42 Esposito, Joey Elkridge, MD M 12 518 20:47.32
43 Shouse, Paul Hanover, MD m 38 74 20:53.57
44 Magana-Escobar, Carlos Columbia, MD m 20 569 21:01.33
45 Jones, Michael Columbia, MD M 29 680 21:04.60
46 Stanley, Christopher Fruitland, MD M 33 65 21:06.64
47 McCord, Joseph Ellicott City, MD M 15 604 21:08.69
48 Tarkow, David Columbia, MD m 35 552 21:11.48
49 McSherry, Dave Camp Hill, PA M 47 416 21:13.60
50 Womack, Carl Laurel, MD M 41 587 21:15.17
51 Cash, Troy Baltimore, MD m 27 133 Anne Arundel Co 21:25.14
52 Dash, David Baltimore, MD M 34 224 21:32.31
53 Nilanont, Nevin Ellicott City, MD M 15 633 21:33.36
54 Hilchey, Chris Ellicott City, MD M 15 636 21:33.78
55 Harvey, Brian A Ellicott City, MD M 15 603 21:35.61
56 Nims, Leo Unknown, NA m 20 385 MD State Police 21:36.42
57 Esposito, Johnna Elkridge, MD F 14 517 21:39.24
58 Padmore, Fitzroy Unknown, NA m 15 535 21:39.85
59 Barbour, John H Pasadena, MD M 46 589 21:42.98
60 Whetzel, Larry New Freedom, PA M 44 436 21:48.30
61 Muhl, Robert Sykesville, MD M 39 626 21:52.18
62 Eyes, Paul Columbia, MD m 38 672 21:52.57
63 Roach, Richard Crofton, MD m 31 146 Anne Arundel Co 21:53.71
64 Henderson, Clint Columbia, MD M 46 291 21:54.32
65 Wunsch, Keith Columbia, MD M 46 98 21:55.41
66 Caswell, Tom Baltimore, MD M 39 117 21:56.51
67 Williams, Janeth M Columbia, MD F 40 629 21:57.79
68 Barr, Ray Jr. Unknown, NA m 22 532 21:59.18
69 Reese, Tom Ellicott City, MD m 37 247 22:03.44
70 Worley, Bruce Columbia, MD M 16 618 22:11.24
71 Derk, Terry Dauphin, PA M 60 399 22:15.20
72 Peris, Bryan Unknown, NA m 22 444 MD Transport Autho 22:15.65
73 Moylan, James Laurel, MD M 22 675 22:19.20
74 Trimm, Tiege Unknown, NA m 22 387 MD State Police 22:22.56
75 Bernetti, Kathy Ellicott City, MD F 41 635 22:23.05
76 Shouse, Nicole Hanover, MD F 11 76 22:24.12
77 Hedgecoth, Glenn Unknown, NA m 28 379 MD State Police 22:26.15
78 Gouker, Danny Ellicott City, MD m 12 308 22:27.06
79 Vitullo, Mitch Columbia, MD M 39 660 22:27.34
80 Bloeser, George Hanover, MD m 27 524 22:27.71
81 McMahon, Bill Ellicott City, MD M 39 2 22:28.07
82 Worley, Mark Columbia, MD M 16 427 22:29.83
83 Magill, Joni Elkridge, MD F 33 484 22:30.17
84 Blackburn, Kevin Elkridge, MD M 11 671 22:31.12
85 Pool, Diana Columbia, MD F 21 605 22:31.43
86 Eng, Douglas Ellicott City, MD M 38 628 22:31.69
87 Garcia, Dale Unknown, NA m 29 340 Baltimore City 22:33.80
88 Dagley, Tom Columbia, MD m 51 584 22:34.13
89 Rezza, Robert Unknown, NA m 46 380 MD State Police 22:37.03
90 Chester, Stuart Columbia, MD M 26 471 22:40.15
91 Blank, Peter Annandale, VA M 47 637 22:41.28
92 Leech, Robert Ellicott City, MD M 61 583 22:42.39
93 Wheeler, William Ellicott City, MD m 37 513 22:42.81
94 Peitsch, David Ellicott City, MD M 37 69 22:45.14
95 Righter, Alex Laurel, MD m 14 167 22:46.62
96 Correa, Margarita Kensington, MD F 27 663 22:47.78
97 Lambert, Jason Unknown, NA m 20 378 MD State Police 22:48.31
98 Selmer, Chris Mt. Airy, MD M 23 187 22:48.57
99 Madera, Matthew Laurel, MD M 24 182 22:53.64
100 Filipowicz, Pete Elkridge, MD M 47 647 22:56.22
101 Rahikka, Robert G Columbia, MD M 47 302 22:57.93
102 Wang, Lili Gaithersburg, MD F 47 274 22:58.47
103 DiMemmo, Tim Unknown, NA m 26 438 MD Transport Autho 22:59.63
104 Cook, Scott Reisterstown, MD m 46 654 23:01.13
105 Ewachiw, Neil Columbia, MD M 33 679 23:02.03
106 Gurney, Laura Bethesda, MD f 37 179 23:07.08
107 Vazquez, Benito Laurel, MD M 63 362 23:07.82
108 Murphy, Steve Woodbine, MD M 24 22 23:09.77
109 Johnson, Nathanial Mt. Airy, MD m 11 176 23:10.12
110 Fusillo, Rocco Unknown, NA m 37 347 Baltimore City 23:10.93
111 Reardon, Ronald Elkridge, MD M 41 303 23:11.76
112 Lawhorn, Keith Clarksville, MD m 37 191 23:13.40
113 Baziz, Mike Baltimore, MD M 61 270 23:21.20
114 D'Amico, Matthew Columbia, MD M 40 481 23:21.93
115 Isaac, Eric Unknown, NA m 25 446 MD Transport Autho 23:24.42
116 Wallace, Kelly Catonsville, MD F 27 630 23:24.69
117 Galow, Ingo Fulton, MD m 16 193 23:27.07
118 Ruszin, Glenn Pasadena, MD m 13 496 23:27.92
119 Petrakis, Mike Waldorf, MD M 34 652 23:29.67
120 Calvert, Roger L Ellicott City, MD M 51 316 23:31.38
121 Bowler, Melodie Columbia, MD F 12 406 23:32.20
122 Brinkley, Carolyn Unknown, NA f 37 357 23:32.77
123 Costello, Craig Glen Burnie, MD M 44 650 23:33.72
124 Carey, Kim Ellicott City, MD f 33 71 23:34.46
125 Hogan, Patrick Edgewater, MD m 27 134 Anne Arundel Co 23:35.62
126 Grant, David Unknown, NA m 33 460 MD Transport Autho 23:39.29
127 Bowler, Marquel Columbia, MD F 14 405 23:39.59
128 Harrison, Cori Ellicott City, MD f 16 153 23:42.90
129 McCloskey, Joe Columbia, MD M 56 415 23:44.27
130 Craven, Kevin Columbia, MD M 41 666 23:44.75
131 Pattik, Gary Clarksville, MD M 46 169 23:45.86
132 Vogt, Jeremy Unknown, NA m 20 382 MD State Police 23:50.73
133 Discepolo, Stephanie A Columbia, MD F 33 500 23:51.17
134 Schuler, Eric Laurel, MD M 9 31 23:54.10
135 Schuler, Greg Laurel, MD M 42 30 23:54.35
136 Joyce, Mark Frederick, MD m 33 48 23:54.95
137 Paulin, Timothy Ellicott City, MD M 47 573 23:55.29
138 Allen, Brian Laurel, MD m 13 296 24:01.95
139 Euteneuer, Christopher Catonsville, MD m 30 523 24:04.27
140 Constantino, Brad Woodbine, MD m 17 95 24:05.11
141 Eyler, Jeffrey Unknown, NA m 21 376 MD State Police 24:06.43
142 Peitsch, Julie Ellicott City, MD F 34 68 24:07.84
143 Knott, Don Ellicott City, MD m 47 430 24:09.35
144 Downey, Jason Columbia, MD m 28 86 24:09.63
145 Bell, Travis Ellicott City, MD m 10 108 24:11.01
146 Harrison, Brian Ellicott City, MD m 15 152 24:13.98
147 Pachner, Dharma Annapolis, MD m 31 562 24:16.84
148 Radcliffe, Charles Washington, DC m 31 475 24:17.28
149 Melvin, Gregory Unknown, NA m 21 383 MD State Police 24:22.69
150 Prematta, Ronald Unknown, NA m 30 388 MD State Police 24:23.02
151 McCloskey, Chris B Columbia, MD F 44 414 24:23.80
152 Fiesler, Jerald Edgewater, MD m 23 129 Anne Arundel Co 24:25.51
153 Shouse, Paul Jr. Hanover, MD m 13 75 24:32.64
154 Morgon, Yvonne Laurel, MD f 30 130 Anne Arundel Co 24:33.94
155 Dewberry, Rachel Mt. Airy, MD F 12 115 24:38.40
156 Austensen, Blake Woodbine, MD M 35 514 24:38.91
157 Coufal, Christopher Columbia, MD m 42 209 24:39.61
158 Lachman, Lee Woodstock, MD M 38 149 24:40.04
159 Mandell, Eric Columbia, MD M 45 52 24:40.87
160 Rupe, Ryan Ellicott City, MD m 14 434 24:47.22
161 Ackerman, Colin Columbia, MD m 13 483 24:47.55
162 Rutz, Adam Columbia, MD m 24 271 24:48.29
163 Cain, Aaron Unknown, NA m 21 324 Baltimore City 24:48.93
164 Taylor, Milton Odenton, MD M 69 615 MD State Police 24:51.74
165 Constantine, Deborah Mt. Airy, MD f 34 190 24:51.96
166 Wolter, Preston Clarksville, MD M 12 28 24:52.22
167 O'Malley, Christopher Ellicott City, MD M 11 173 24:53.53
168 Coufal, Theresa Columbia, MD f 37 210 24:54.95
169 Rahikka, Douglas J Columbia, MD M 47 254 25:02.50
170 Branch, Lauren Elkridge, MD f 14 396 25:04.27
171 Knight, Tyler Ellicott City, MD M 10 489 25:07.58
172 Fratz, Joe Clarksville, MD m 46 486 25:10.74
173 Gaw, Bobby Glenelg, MD m 42 260 25:12.27
174 Lebson, Roy Randallstown, MD M 52 371 25:12.65
175 Frohlich, Charles Columbia, MD m 26 281 25:13.10
176 Wunsch, Chris Bel Air, MD m 11 102 25:13.62
177 Harrison, Keith Ellicott City, MD M 50 151 25:14.06
178 Neal, William Ellicott City, MD M 40 312 25:14.56
179 White, Andrew Woodstock, MD m 16 88 25:15.35
180 Suazo, Peter Ellicott City, MD M 34 212 25:16.58
181 Eltringham, Dan Unknown, NA m 22 443 MD Transport Autho 25:17.60
182 Perkins, Carl Columbia, MD M 50 407 25:18.06
183 Webb, Thomas Columbia, MD M 53 289 25:18.46
184 Orem, Robert Unknown, NA m 24 339 Baltimore City 25:20.57
185 Allen, Paul Laurel, MD m 42 294 25:21.63
186 Jones, Melvin Unknown, NA m 22 349 Baltimore City 25:23.23
187 Reid, Bob Ellicott City, MD m 31 62 25:24.82
188 Pergerson, Joseph Unknown, NA m 26 386 MD State Police 25:25.92
189 Capone, James Ellicott City, MD M 34 263 25:26.35
190 Broccolino, Victor Ellicott City, MD M 33 655 25:26.64
191 Bryden, Wayne A Ellicott City, MD M 47 155 25:28.80
192 Amini, Ellahe Ellicott City, MD F 44 571 25:33.09
193 Kuta, Mary Rockville, MD f 56 502 25:35.24
194 Bell, Earl Owings Mills, MD M 34 423 25:35.78
195 Dell, Christine Ellicott City, MD f 14 499 25:36.20
196 Keats, Mark L Ellicott City, MD M 22 311 25:36.84
197 Cole, Scott Odenton, MD M 43 87 25:44.36
198 Loeb, Martin Columbia, MD M 53 240 25:45.10
199 Filipowicz, Kelly Elkridge, MD F 14 648 25:45.91
200 Teranto, Jane Columbia, MD F 42 567 25:47.02
201 Brannock, Carol Unknown, NA F 46 208 25:49.65
202 Esposito, Jacob Elkridge, MD M 9 519 25:51.66
203 Zimmerman, Carol Clarksville, MD F 44 18 25:53.38
204 Altman, Michael Ellicott City, MD M 37 273 25:55.58
205 Briel, Brooks Columbia, MD m 10 526 25:57.48
206 Fields, Barry Elkridge, MD m 33 372 25:57.87
207 O'Malley, Edward Ellicott City, MD M 40 170 25:59.05
208 O'Malley, Eddie Ellicott City, MD M 13 172 25:59.33
209 Wood, Bill Ellicott City, MD M 43 493 25:59.77
210 Titus, Jack Clarksville, MD m 38 369 26:00.15
211 Aldrich, Kody Unknown, NA m 25 358 26:01.06
212 Dunnington, Mollie Pasadena, MD F 31 632 26:01.54
213 Franks, Mitch Severn, MD m 33 197 26:01.81
214 Guthrie, George Ellicott City, MD M 47 412 26:03.98
215 Stearns, Duncan Columbia, MD m 37 556 26:04.34
216 Colburn, Bruce Pasadena, MD m 51 504 26:07.10
217 Feldman, Gil Columbia, MD M 50 598 26:08.90
218 Giffhorn, Kevin L Mt. Airy, MD M 32 199 26:11.25
219 Spencer, Ken Columbia, MD M 29 645 26:11.61
220 Zimmerman, Wayne Clarksville, MD m 44 19 26:11.91
221 Beier, Alan Columbia, MD M 48 39 26:12.44
222 Brown, Terry Columbia, MD M 54 250 26:13.28
223 DeSantis-Jones, Kathy Columbia, MD F 33 178 26:14.92
224 Hennes, Kathy Laurel, MD F 50 487 26:15.68
225 Rupe, Terry Ellicott City, MD m 40 432 26:16.64
226 Raeber, Jeff Ellicott City, MD M 38 363 26:17.31
227 takiyama, Toyoun Laurel, MD M 15 658 26:19.85
228 Kenny, William Glenelg, MD m 43 398 26:20.71
229 Hickey, Chris Columbia, MD m 34 494 26:21.16
230 Cutulle, Lyn Ellicott City, MD M 47 557 26:26.08
231 Allen, Laura Laurel, MD f 16 295 26:26.86
232 Prozeralik, Stephen Elkridge, MD M 48 614 26:28.48
233 Kelsh, Pat Sykesville, MD M 12 670 26:28.80
234 Kelsh, Matt Sykesville, MD M 52 669 26:29.41
235 Takiyama, Toyoto Laurel, MD M 47 657 26:30.20
236 Fox, Kevin Fulton, MD m 35 227 26:31.55
237 Gelhaus, Stacy Elkridge, MD F 24 222 26:33.05
238 Klassen, Michael Columbia, MD M 37 676 26:39.79
239 Knight, Robin S Ellicott City, MD F 45 490 26:40.03
240 Holley, Ryeshia Unknown, NA f 23 375 MD State Police 26:41.71
241 Walsh, Christopher Columbia, MD m 30 474 26:43.41
242 Smart, Tim Ellicott City, MD M 48 649 26:45.57
243 Zhao, Shuning Gaithersburg, MD f 16 275 26:48.13
244 Olenn, Matthew Annapolis, MD m 27 476 26:50.93
245 Leitch, Virginia Baltimore, MD f 31 374 26:52.63
246 Shatt, Brian Unknown, NA m 25 333 Baltimore City 26:53.38
247 Weaver, Mark Elkridge, MD m 35 200 26:55.65
248 College, Michael Woodbine, MD M 48 164 26:57.16
249 Stang, Tim Columbia, MD m 41 367 26:59.44
250 Kaplan, Bryna Baltimore, MD F 28 225 27:01.53
251 Segasser, Cindy Ellicott City, MD F 43 418 27:04.38
252 Segasser, Craig Ellicott City, MD M 45 665 27:04.64
253 Stang, Colin Columbia, MD m 10 368 27:08.40
254 Wolter, Brennan Clarksville, MD M 9 29 27:09.30
255 Kuderna, Maira Odenton, MD F 43 595 27:09.66
256 Dewberry, Rob Mt. Airy, MD M 48 114 27:10.33
257 Allen, Tami Crofton, MD F 37 242 27:10.90
258 Hickey, Rock Laurel, MD m 27 547 27:11.51
259 Waldron, Tori Elkridge, MD F 11 91 27:12.73
260 Hinton-Miller, ChristopSevern, MD M 30 577 27:16.09
261 Wolter, Tom Clarksville, MD m 42 25 27:17.86
262 Davis, Lee Ann Sykesville, MD f 39 269 27:18.93
263 Evarts, Cindy Fulton, MD F 43 229 27:19.20
264 Farkus, Cindy M Severn, MD F 44 189 27:19.49
265 McMahon, Annette Ellicott City, MD F 40 103 27:21.85
266 Shainline, Susan Columbia, MD F 41 40 27:23.90
267 Harrington, Tommy Columbia, MD M 13 56 27:27.84
268 Pyers, Claudia Ellicott City, MD F 29 53 27:33.79
269 Graf, Tami Lusby, MD F 66 521 27:35.12
270 Koplow, Michael Ellicott City, MD M 45 599 27:38.83
271 Koplow, Ellen Ellicott City, MD F 42 600 27:39.09
272 Miller, Michael Columbia, MD M 32 213 27:45.78
273 Sine, Diron Columbia, MD m 28 565 27:47.95
274 Wunsch, Jessica Columbia, MD f 13 100 27:48.92
275 Harrington, Michelle Columbia, MD F 14 55 27:52.08
276 Carlevero, Gregory Bel Air, MD M 50 42 27:56.27
277 Bryden, Benjamin Ellicott City, MD M 15 157 27:59.34
278 Briel, Janet Columbia, MD F 43 525 28:02.83
279 Shouse, Alyssa Hanover, MD F 7 78 28:04.33
280 Shouse, Karen Hanover, MD f 35 79 28:04.75
281 Azen, David Columbia, MD M 39 165 28:12.47
282 Dombek, Jeff Columbia, MD M 37 177 28:12.72
283 Marple, Ronita Ellicott City, MD f 25 265 28:18.54
284 von Teitenberg, Heidi Columbia, MD f 26 473 28:20.10
285 Duncan, Toni Timonium, MD f 33 41 28:25.02
286 Daly, Christina Ellicott City, MD F 16 206 28:26.88
287 Neal, John Laurel, MD M 64 32 28:29.46
288 Kanewski, Ryan Unknown, NA m 23 348 Baltimore City 28:30.39
289 Harrington, Laura Columbia, MD F 11 57 28:32.04
290 Gillum, Holly Columbia, MD F 35 183 28:39.75
291 Markovitz, Ken Columbia, MD M 39 89 28:40.74
292 Haynes, Nate Ellicott City, MD m 44 83 28:41.38
293 Haynes, Stan Ellicott City, MD m 44 82 28:41.60
294 Baker, Kimberly Elkridge, MD f 14 361 28:48.64
295 Wren, Katie Elkridge, MD F 14 641 28:48.92
296 Braunsar, Dorothy A Columbia, MD F 41 50 28:52.01
297 Cronin, Mark Ellicott City, MD m 28 214 28:52.65
298 Smith, Jennifer Elkridge, MD F 37 72 28:55.46
299 Walters, Steven Jessup, MD m 43 364 28:55.81
300 Henry, George Ellicott City, MD m 54 478 28:56.46
301 Anderson, Evan Unknown, NA m 23 326 Baltimore City 28:57.95
302 Shaw, Joel Unknown, NA m 31 334 Baltimore City 28:58.68
303 Anderson, Paul Ellicott City, MD M 51 591 28:58.94
304 Klem, Jeffrey Alexandria, VA m 47 501 29:00.15
305 Herbert, Robert Catonsville, MD M 56 480 29:01.13
306 Rodriguez, Michael Unknown, NA m 16 538 29:02.83
307 Denhard, Morgan Columbia, MD F 12 622 29:04.38
308 Goodemote, Jay Ellicott City, MD m 44 61 29:08.96
309 Cahalan, Pauline Laurel, MD F 43 45 29:09.90
310 Cook, Kenneth Laurel, MD M 44 245 29:10.54
311 Hobson, Blake Ellicott City, MD M 17 640 29:13.37
312 Lancos, Steven Columbia, MD m 51 304 29:21.51
313 Kostelnik, Lindsay Ellicott City, MD F 15 298 29:22.00
314 Hussman, Lisa M Ellicott City, MD f 38 677 29:22.58
315 Richard, Christopher Unknown, NA m 29 346 Baltimore City 29:23.24
316 Isacco, Andrew J Columbia, MD M 30 425 29:24.19
317 Leslallett, James Unknown, NA m 26 466 MD Transport Autho 29:26.88
318 Rana, Sujata Columbia, MD f 35 559 29:27.52
319 Cadenhead, Larry Ellicott City, MD m 34 503 29:28.09
320 Grant, David Unknown, NA m 33 445 MD Transport Autho 29:28.57
321 Kent, Recruit Unknown, NA m 32 454 MD Transport Autho 29:29.83
322 Evers, Doug Clarksville, MD M 33 651 29:30.34
323 Phillips, Julie Columbia, MD F 34 528 29:31.27
324 Furr, Recruit Unknown, NA m 20 455 MD Transport Autho 29:31.75
325 Fox, Ilene Fulton, MD f 34 226 29:33.03
326 Cox, J Unknown, NA m 21 440 MD Transport Autho 29:33.32
327 Rimpel, Johnny Unknown, NA m 29 341 Baltimore City 29:33.76
328 Carter, Chris Unknown, NA m 23 458 MD Transport Autho 29:34.10
329 Zufall, Wade Unknown, NA m 27 453 MD Transport Autho 29:34.61
330 Sykes, Andrea Columbia, MD f 28 203 29:34.85
331 Alston, Ronald Unknown, NA m 34 465 MD Transport Autho 29:35.36
332 Durbin, Andy Elkridge, MD m 26 244 29:35.86
333 Recktenwaldt, Recruit Unknown, NA m 21 463 MD Transport Autho 29:36.27
334 Dorr, Bonnie Laurel, MD f 40 279 29:39.66
335 Audain, Wilny Columbia, MD m 50 508 29:42.29
336 Morandi, Tim Unknown, NA m 28 467 MD Transport Autho 29:43.28
337 Reesey, Richard Unknown, NA m 22 447 MD Transport Autho 29:44.30
338 Eikenberg, T Unknown, NA m 30 449 MD Transport Autho 29:49.39
339 Righter, Bryan Laurel, MD M 12 166 29:49.71
340 Harvin, Jamir Unknown, NA m 21 469 MD Transport Autho 29:50.14
341 Lamb, J Unknown, NA m 22 448 MD Transport Autho 29:50.56
342 Kinsey, Recruit Unknown, NA m 27 456 MD Transport Autho 29:50.83
343 Manas, Caroline Ellicott City, MD F 39 205 29:54.13
344 Lehman, Christopher Unknown, NA m 24 325 Baltimore City 29:55.81
345 McDonnell, Steven Unknown, NA m 38 345 Baltimore City 29:58.27
346 Gouker, Christa Ellicott City, MD f 10 309 29:59.18
347 Moore, Randy Randallstown, MD f 51 522 29:59.49
348 Knott, Paula Ellicott City, MD F 47 431 30:02.59
349 DiMattei, Kevin Unknown, NA m 36 452 MD Transport Autho 30:03.72
350 Wolf, Ina M Germantown, MD F 42 607 30:04.62
351 Wunsch, Stephen Columbia, MD m 12 101 30:06.50
352 Ronning, Cathy Laurel, MD f 46 531 30:06.74
353 Puffenberger, Jana Laurel, MD F 44 505 30:07.11
354 Lewis, James Queenstown, MD m 34 138 Anne Arundel Co 30:07.31
355 Anderson, Chris Stevensville, MD m 24 144 Anne Arundel Co 30:07.59
356 Daniel, John Pasadena, MD m 21 141 Anne Arundel Co 30:07.85
357 Durkee, Carol Elkridge, MD F 39 400 30:08.02
358 Bernard, Jennifer Glen Burnie, MD f 23 142 Anne Arundel Co 30:08.29
359 Weaver, Brent Davidsonville, MD m 31 123 30:08.72
360 Lapp, Brandon Silver Spring, MD m 22 137 Anne Arundel Co 30:09.19
361 Flannery, Chris Laurel, MD m 32 127 Anne Arundel Co 30:09.47
362 Webb, Heather Odenton, MD f 34 217 30:11.01
363 Murphy, Mary Jo Woodbine, MD F 47 24 30:12.42
364 Murphy, Thomas Woodbine, MD M 50 23 30:12.96
365 Richards, Denise Columbia, MD f 41 394 30:13.23
366 McCahill, Sean Alexandria, VA m 30 136 Anne Arundel Co 30:13.72
367 Washington, Recruit Unknown, NA m 35 462 MD Transport Autho 30:14.06
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369 Lebro, Craig Columbia, MD M 16 631 30:16.15
370 Boyd, Susan Fort Meade, MD f 37 185 30:16.61
371 Green, Wilson Unknown, NA m 22 323 Baltimore City 30:16.84
372 White, Kem Woodstock, MD M 47 158 30:18.62
373 Shannon, Chris Bowie, MD M 0 602 30:21.75
374 Bell, Terry Unknown, NA m 21 327 Baltimore City 30:22.04
375 Cole, Angus Owings Mills, MD M 26 667 30:22.55
376 Hoover, Craig Unknown, NA m 37 336 Baltimore City 30:22.77
377 Denhard, Ransom Columbia, MD M 16 621 30:23.26
378 Perry, David Severn, MD M 38 634 30:26.19
379 Quinones, Ivan Severn, MD M 37 643 30:26.47
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381 Teranto, Andrew Columbia, MD M 16 568 30:29.68
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383 Amini-Kern, Danielle Ellicott City, MD f 13 572 30:31.50
384 Becker, Louis A Ellicott City, MD M 58 58 30:31.92
385 McIntyre, Riley Ellicott City, MD F 11 161 30:32.89
386 McIntyre, Keith Ellicott City, MD M 44 160 30:33.97
387 Fagan, Thom Columbia, MD M 55 659 30:36.24
388 Shouse, Chelsea Hanover, MD F 9 77 30:45.58
389 Ruane, Frank J Westminister, MD M 55 258 30:53.61
390 Esposito, Jessica Elkridge, MD F 8 520 30:54.66
391 Esposito, Joseph Elkridge, MD M 43 516 30:55.32
392 Goodemote, Cathy Ellicott City, MD f 44 60 30:56.26
393 Frantz, Molly Clarksville, MD f 14 485 30:57.67
394 Shirley, Ed Gaithersburg, MD M 59 609 30:58.61
395 Joyce, Caitlin Ellicott City, MD f 14 299 30:58.90
396 Fox, Dennis Unknown, NA m 14 539 30:59.30
397 Whelan, Matt Unknown, NA m 15 537 30:59.49
398 Yelle, Julie Gaithersburg, MD f 16 277 31:04.57
399 Chinni, Laura Ellicott City, MD f 14 373 31:07.83
400 Gouker, Mary Ellicott City, MD f 45 305 31:13.15
401 Hyatt, Charlie Unknown, NA m 38 342 Baltimore City 31:15.18
402 Barlow, Allison Jessup, MD f 14 411 31:17.70
403 Reynolds, David Columbia, MD M 41 497 31:18.15
404 Wren, Keith Unknown, NA m 14 542 31:19.08
405 Wolter, Carol Clarksville, MD f 41 26 31:19.79
406 Roos, Jennifer Columbia, MD F 26 234 31:27.01
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408 Rodberg, Elliott Jessup, MD m 42 233 31:27.91
409 Smith, Rod Columbia, MD M 40 570 31:28.75
410 Ayd, Kevin Unknown, NA m 22 450 MD Transport Autho 31:35.85
411 Fairfax, Deanna Unknown, NA f 32 468 MD Transport Autho 31:37.40
412 Ferber, E Unknown, NA m 25 439 MD Transport Autho 31:41.68
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418 Davis, Pam Davidsonville, MD f 31 125 32:03.19
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420 Becker, Bonnie Columbia, MD f 44 561 32:08.38
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423 Nelson, Michael Unknown, NA m 21 351 Baltimore City 32:12.50
424 Yates, Darryl Baltimore, MD M 47 111 32:13.04
425 Dean, Milton Unknown, NA m 29 338 Baltimore City 32:13.70
426 Woerner, Christopher Unknown, NA m 33 320 Baltimore City 32:13.90
427 Guard, Dennis Davidsonville, MD M 63 85 32:21.30
428 Fagan, Stephanie Columbia, MD f 28 17 32:22.33
429 Wood, Dale Glen Burnie, MD M 66 150 32:22.98
430 Melocchi, Joe Glen Burnie, MD M 39 601 32:24.67
431 Pruce, Joseph Unknown, NA m 40 470 MD Transport Autho 32:36.76
432 Tariton, Recruit Unknown, NA f 21 457 MD Transport Autho 32:37.87
433 Pope, Molly Elkridge, MD F 14 642 32:41.05
434 Werner, Floyd Unknown, NA m 40 322 Baltimore City 32:41.45
435 Eduvigen, Melissa Glen Burnie, MD f 23 135 Anne Arundel Co 32:45.22
436 Wilson, Thomas Edgewater, MD m 36 122 32:45.45
437 Shipley, David Millersville, MD m 48 119 32:50.68
438 Rosenberry, Dottie Fulton, MD f 39 194 33:00.55
439 Beck, Karen Laurel, MD F 29 223 33:01.42
440 Barlow, Harvey Jessup, MD M 47 410 33:06.94
441 Wiedel, Brian Columbia, MD m 32 413 33:17.93
442 Caravoulias, Christina Silver Spring, MD F 47 488 33:18.77
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445 Gallagher, Kevin Bear, DE M 34 616 33:19.87
446 Hannan, Steve Mt. Airy, MD M 52 638 33:20.56
447 Wilson, Jim Woodstock, MD M 45 620 33:21.07
448 Gouker, Regina Ellicott City, MD f 20 307 33:26.23
449 Hoasenan, Brian Unknown, NA m 29 451 MD Transport Autho 33:27.11
450 Gaw, Brittany Glenelg, MD f 12 261 33:30.51
451 Jurado, Melvin Unknown, NA m 37 330 Baltimore City 33:31.24
452 Kim, Susan Laurel, MD F 34 104 33:33.86
453 Garvey, Melinda Baltimore, MD F 30 656 33:38.31
454 Humphries, Pamela Abingdon, MD F 35 681 33:46.32
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456 Wilkes, Shelton Laurel, MD m 22 283 34:01.75
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458 Bedolla, Marcelino Columbia, MD M 65 249 34:03.75
459 Daniel, Dora Burtonsville, MD F 38 235 34:05.08
460 Washington, Chemene Unknown, NA f 32 332 Baltimore City 34:06.31
461 Spearman, Zachary Laurel, MD M 12 597 34:11.80
462 Gaw, Amy Glenelg, MD f 39 259 34:12.20
463 Martin, Lisa Dayton, MD f 27 267 34:13.29
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465 Jentilet, Recruit Unknown, NA f 34 461 MD Transport Autho 34:22.08
466 Bradshaw-Lee, Danielle Owings Mills, MD f 35 560 34:23.91
467 Bryden, Noella Ellicott City, MD F 46 156 34:25.24
468 de Vastey, Claude Burtonsville, MD M 29 674 34:28.93
469 Markley, Colleen Baltimore, MD F 23 668 34:29.12
470 McCormack, Timothy Ellicott City, MD m 44 70 34:29.50
471 Snyder, Kathryn Clear Spring, MD f 52 47 34:36.26
472 Keats, Chris Ellicott City, MD M 14 310 34:41.21
473 O'Malley, Megan Ellicott City, MD F 8 673 34:42.13
474 Denhard, Heather Columbia, MD f 48 624 34:42.43
475 Hickey, Julie Columbia, MD m 34 495 34:43.13
476 Eckert, Fred Woodstock, MD M 62 397 34:45.79
477 Ryva, Peter Ellicott City, MD M 38 81 34:53.04
478 Stanley, Linda Fruitland, MD f 33 66 35:02.80
479 Fichter, Bryan Ellicott City, MD m 41 196 35:18.30
480 Joyce, Ryan Frederick, MD M 13 49 35:22.28
481 Austensen, Stacy Woodbine, MD F 33 515 35:24.71
482 Myers, Gregory Unknown, NA m 38 553 35:25.12
483 Tart, Sherril Clarksville, MD F 40 215 35:30.23
484 cuevas, William Unknown, NA m 15 540 35:30.55
485 Hinton-Miller, Shani Severn, MD F 33 576 35:35.26
486 Kim, Christine Potomac, MD f 38 218 36:00.83
487 Price, James Columbia, MD M 44 12 36:11.18
488 Price, james Columbia, MD m 8 15 36:11.45
489 Hogan, Madison Ellicott City, MD f 12 563 36:14.47
490 Jakicic, Kim Hagerstown, MD F 30 627 36:17.19
491 Tonkin, Elizabeth Ellicott City, MD F 31 678 36:21.63
492 Denhard, Graham Columbia, MD M 11 623 36:25.87
493 Mealey, Ronald Unknown, NA m 34 350 Baltimore City 36:26.11
494 Schneider, Scott Unknown, NA m 29 352 Baltimore City 36:28.34
495 Bonner, Marla Columbia, MD f 37 395 36:32.03
496 Jones, DeAndrea Unknown, NA f 27 321 Baltimore City 36:36.76
497 Ashburn, Linda Severna Park, MD F 48 617 36:39.20
498 Hogan, Allison Ellicott City, MD f 9 564 37:22.98
499 Matschulat, Amy Baltimore, MD f 32 318 37:24.85
500 Grim, Lisa Abingdon, MD f 34 317 37:25.12
501 Allen, Dee A Laurel, MD F 37 51 37:27.68
502 Rupe, Aubrey Ellicott City, MD f 12 435 37:27.94
503 Davis, Courtney Sykesville, MD F 26 366 37:45.34
504 Constantino, Beverly Woodbine, MD f 44 92 37:59.64
505 Davis, Emily Severn, MD f 25 251 38:00.94
506 Sneller, Caroline Ellicott City, MD f 7 393 38:29.29
507 Sneller, Mike Ellicott City, MD m 39 391 38:29.65
508 Eggleston, Victoria Unknown, NA f 17 545 38:31.33
509 Wilson, Michael Unknown, NA m 38 343 Baltimore City 38:31.65
510 McMenamin, Brian Ellicott City, MD M 53 401 38:35.73
511 Price, Lea Columbia, MD f 11 14 38:36.00
512 Price, William Columbia, MD m 42 268 38:36.26
513 Klein, Margy Ellicott City, MD F 43 248 38:36.72
514 Rupe, Becky Ellicott City, MD f 40 433 38:37.49
515 Henderson, Pam Columbia, MD f 46 292 38:40.13
516 Sword, Rosemarie Clarksville, MD F 63 290 39:30.25
517 Burfeind, Penny Columbia, MD f 32 255 39:35.20
518 Holbrook, Vicki Unknown, NA f 36 319 Baltimore City 39:44.28
519 Avance, Maurice Unknown, NA M 29 329 Baltimore City 39:44.51
520 Ochai, Niailah Unknown, NA f 17 543 39:57.86
521 Jennings, Jeanne Columbia, MD f 50 20 40:19.43
522 Greenberg, Beth Columbia, MD f 42 512 40:21.47
523 McMenamin, Susan Unknown, NA F 48 402 41:10.02
524 Gregor, Teddy Clarksville, MD m 39 555 43:13.49
525 Coleman, Nichole Unknown, NA f 24 335 Baltimore City 43:40.20
526 Lawson, Nicole Unknown, NA f 30 328 Baltimore City 43:40.41
527 La Vay, Jo Ann Olney, MD f 52 272 44:15.67
528 Becker, Shawn Ellicott City, MD F 57 59 44:18.14
529 Hollingworth, Taylor Elkridge, MD f 8 64 44:55.95
530 Hollingsworth, Mark Elkridge, MD M 40 63 44:56.75
531 Johnson, Shean Columbia, MD m 17 579 45:39.96
532 Sneller, Lindsay Ellicott City, MD f 10 392 46:06.79
533 Sneller, Allison Ellicott City, MD f 37 390 46:07.11
534 Williams, Nicole Unknown, NA f 15 544 46:46.50
535 Padmore, Pristine Unknown, NA f 14 536 46:46.73
536 Homar, Melinda Waynesboro, PA f 39 220 47:05.27
537 Johnson, Vera Columbia, MD f 46 578 53:26.34
538 Hayes, Shannon West Friendship, MD f 34 581 54:30.24
539 Hayes, Kelly West Friendship, MD f 38 580 54:30.53
Women’s Distance Festival 5K
2002 Women’s Distance Festival Overall Results
2002 Women’s Distance Festival Awards
2002 Women’s Distance Festival Team Results
On the afternoon before the 2002 Women’s Distance Festival, Kerrie Bowes had felt good about her chances of winning the 5k midnight run, as she had done the year before. But when race time came, she saw Naoko Ishibe warming up, and Kerrie knew she’d be racing for second place. True to form, Ishibe sprinted to an early lead and ran to an uncontested victory in 17:06, over 1:30 ahead of second place. She ran so fast that Mike Styckzynski on the lead bike had trouble staying in front of her. (“She almost caught me on the inclines,” Mike said, although the two-and-a-half loop course around the Columbia Mall was relatively flat.)
In Ishibe’s wake, Kerrie Bowes did have a race against Margaret Polacawich, who knew Kerrie from last year’s Police Pace 5k. The two ran close together for the first loop. But when they began lapping the slower women in the field, Polacawich lost her opponent, and Bowes swept on to claim second place in 18:42. As a measure of Ishibe’s dominance, Kerrie’s time ran 31 seconds faster than her winning time in 2001, and she did not even finish within sight of the winner. “For a parking lot, it’s a good time,” said Polacawich, who took third in 19:09.
Ishibe, a Silver Spring resident, might have run even faster had she had some competition other than the bicycle. She had won the women’s race at Damien’s 5k Run for Recovery the Sunday before the WDF in 16:54, when she again beat Kerrie Bowes by a large margin.
The race also featured mother-daughter team competitions in two age groups: mothers with daughters under 15 and mothers with daughters 15 and up. For the second year in a row, Bob’s Babes (Lindsay and Nancy Burns) won the older group on the strength of steady performances by both mother and daughter, although they only beat their arch-rival team The Spunky Monkeys (Libby and Lissa George) by a single point. “We pulled through in the end,” commented an embullant Lindsay. In the younger age group, Team Oaxaca (Andrea and Maria Oaxaca) bested such teams as Maple Syrup and Hot Pepper and the Tortoise and the Harrier. A total of 19 mother-daughter teams participated in the race.
A significant number of women exploited the flatness of the double-loop course and the cool summer night to set personal records for the 5k (3.1-mile) distance. Howard County Junior Striders Nicole (3rd, 11-14 yr) and Alyssa Shouse (2nd, 10 and U), and Caitlin Fox (1st, 10 and U) ran PRs. Sue Ellen Morakinyo set a 5k personal record by over 30 seconds and even finished third in her age group (35-39 years). “She needs to run faster,” said her husband, Tunde, of the accomplishment. With the support of dozens of Howard County Strider men, Mikie Nard and Carrie Perfetto directed the Women’s Distance Festival, which is one in a series of Road Runners Club of America all-women races held throughout the nation to commemorate women’s running. The local WDF enjoyed the support of the Howard County General Hospital and That’s Amore, the latter of which donated pasta salad for the post race celebration.
The Howard County Women’s Distance Festival 5k is the largest of its kind in Maryland. Age group and team winners received bouquets of flowers as well as commemorative cut-glass cups.
by Jim Carbary
All Fruit Relay
The clouds gave way to sunshine for Howard County Striders’ annual All Fruit Relay, named for the fruit batons ranging from grapes to bananas.
The Vikings team from Mt Hebron won by a large margin, averaging a remarkable 5:35 pace. Team Hunt, led by dad, Bud Hunt, finished 12th with the help of his 3 sons. A number of Oakland Mills runners were racing today, due in part to the encouragement of coach, Phil Lang. Steven Olenick deserves credit for running the 1st and last legs of King Cobra’s 3 person team and still nailing 3rd place in a competitive race. Weekly regulars, the Bowler and Esposito families, teamed up with Joe Esposito running the final leg. We thank Bill Arbelaez for painting fresh course marks.
All-Fruit Relay 27 May 2002 Oakland Mills Middle School 1. Vikings 44:38 Adam Forgione Don Forgione Jeff Grier Matt Sanders 2. Lang's Boys 46:34 Dustin Allen Izudin Mehmedovic Mohamed Abouelrous Ricky McGinnis 3. King Cobra 47:08 Kerrie Bowes Stephen Olenick David Karlheim 4. Raisinettes 47:29 Carldrickess Haymon Vicki Lang Steve Levay Phil Lang 5. Timed Fun 49:09 Kevin Betts Matt Tebbe David Tarkow Dan Hahn 6. Junior Coaches 51:55 Jim Carbary Bill Arbelaez Joe Esposito Anthony Fleg 7. Fruit of the Loom 58:04 Steve Zelenak Dave Heiliger Phil Heiliger Eric Johnston 8. Sour Apples 58:22 Russ Tyldesley Dorothy Beckett Karl Kraus Daniel Jonas 9. J & M Olives 60:31 Johnna Esposito Joey Esposito Marquel Bowler Melodie Bowler 10. Seeded-less Grapes 62:02 Ron Weber Steve Alpern Linda Kelley Judith Colon 11. Fleming 62:09 Emily Fleming Mike Fleming Tim Howe Brian Fleming 12. Hunt 63:45 Bud Hunt Paul Hunt Peter Hunt Daniel Hunt
RRCA Club Challenge 10M
2002 Club Challenge Overall Results
2002 Club Challenge Team Results (Summary)
2002 Club Challenge Team Results (Women)
2002 Club Challenge Team Results (Men)
Although they brought only sixteen runners to the RRCA Challenge 10-Mile race, the Falls Road Running Store made every one count and upset the defending champions from the Montgomery County Road Runners. Craig Morrell lead the charge for the ‘Store by finishing second overall in 55:59, although he could have easily wound up fourth because of a tight race against Howard County’s Dave Berardi and Montgomery County’s Rob Magin and Joe Abernethy. When the dust settled, the Running Store stood second among the seven men’s teams, only a few points behind Montgomery County. The Store spectacularly captured first among the women’s teams, an effort that put their team over the top. Melissa Rittenhouse and Denise Knickman finished first and second among the women and knocked out strong teams from Montgomery County and Howard County. Interestingly, the top three women from the latter club- Vanessa Cox (4th W), Pat Wilkerson (6th W), and Lisa Coleman (7th W) – are all masters and generated a team score only a few points behind that of the Store.
But there was no doubt at any time about the winner. Glen Mays of the DC Road Runners easily pulled away from the field at five miles and finished over a minute ahead of Mr. Morrell. “I ‘m a good downhill runner,” he commented about the numerous hills that runners negotiated on the tough course through the Columbia neighborhood of Clary’s Forest. “I hope all our fast guys get healthy [for next year]” lamented Mick Slonaker, president of the Howard County Striders, who hosted the annual RRCA 10-Mile Challenge. Indeed, Howard County’s Trey Cassidy, who placed fourth on his team and 25th overall with a sub-60 time, was ill from a bad cold and had to drop out of a training run several days before the Challenge. The Striders have often won the Challenge race in past years, but managed to finish only fourth overall in the team competition this year. “Wait till Cherry Blossom,” groused one Howard Countian about the next team race.
Jim Adams, himself an RRCA representative, assembled the Falls Road Running Store team, which has the official name of “the Baltimore Runner’s Coalition.”
The 23rd Annual RRCA 10 Mile Challenge took place under such balmy conditions that few runners noticed that it was February 24th. Many ran in t-shirts and shorts, and those who ran in tights were simply too hot! The water stops were busy. Perhaps because of the fine weather, the Challenge race drew a record field of 422 registered.
The Howard County Striders put on the race, which began and ended at the Howard Community College. Ken Dent directed the Challenge, with traffic control by the Howard County police, and support from dozens of Howard County Striders along the course. Dick George and Dave Tripp ran the finish line, and Jim DiScuillo and others completed the results before many had showered. Each finisher received a pair of painter’s gloves and their choice of bagels, apples, bananas, and donuts. The donuts proved especially popular; runners consumed all 25 dozen. The first place man and woman earned awards; otherwise only team awards were given out. At the awards ceremony, Delegate Elizabeth Bobo presented the Howard Counrty Striders with a proclamation from the Maryland House of Delegates, which was about the Striders’ only glory that morning!
by Jim Carbary
Penguin Pace 5K
2002 Penguin Pace Overall Results
2002 Penguin Pace Awards
The 2002 Penguin Pace 5k proved so popular that the field closed at a record number of 350 runners, and some hopefuls had to be turned away at registration. In spite of the crowded field, the race’s front-runners were distinctly alone. Anthony Fleg, Howard County’s Most-Improved Runner for 2001, seized the lead only 200 yards from the start, and he was never challenged on his way to a 16:38 victory. Fleg’s only competition seemed to be the Mike Kreft, the lead biker. “The bicycle guy kept looking back at me when I tried to pass him,” and, indeed, he almost did pass Mr. Kreft on the last uphill. Marjan Huizing, the 2000 U.S. National Champion Duathlete, similarly took the early lead in the women’s race and, quite literally, never looked back on her way to winning in 19:08. Fleg had never run the race, but Huizing had won in 2000 and usually comes up from her home in Rockville, MD, every February to run the race. After the race, Marjan headed off for a 50-mile bike ride while Anthony jogged out along the course to meet his mother, Rose, who also ran.
Huizing may have blown away her competition, but an intense race for second took place in her wake. Pat Wilkerson, Julie Thienel, and Kerrie Bowes traded places for 2 1/2 miles until Bowes and Theinel pulled away on the last uphill. In the last 50 yards, Kerrie finally out-sprinted Julie to claim second (19:54). Wilkerson faded to fourth among the women. “On Tuesday, I’m starting speedwork,” said Pat, who was the first masterwoman to finish.
Ted Poulos, now in the masters category, added to his own legend by edging 19-year-old Sean Dinces of Corona, CA, for second place. Ted ran 229 races in 2001 and won 127 of them. Other outstanding performances at the Pace included those of Ronnie Wong (1st, 50-59) who had just won his age gorup at the Bermuda Marathon, John Elliott (1st, 60-69) who finished right behind Ronnie, and Junior Striders Nathan D’Amico (age 10, 21:31) and Melodie Bowler (age 11, 24:00). Vivian Bailey celebrated her 84th birthday by running the race and received special recognition.
The event serves as a focal point every February for the Penguins who follow the “Penguin Chronicles” in Runner’s World. About 20 Penguins flocked to the race this year, coming from as far away as San Diego, CA. Chief Columbia Penguin Jeanette Lampron had them over for a pasta dinner and slumber party the night before. Penguin Mary De Mattia (2nd, 60-69 women) came all the way from Noli, MI, which is only a few miles from Hell, MI, which, she said, was “frozen over in February.”
Featuring the toughest hills in Columbia, MD, the race started and ended at the Florence Bain Senior Center. Arleen Dinneen directed the race (she also directs the Senior Center) with the support of the Howard County Striders and the Howard County Police. Dicarlo Raspberry of Swansfield Elementary School sang a rousing “God Bless America” before the start of the race, and Howard County Chief Executive Jim Robey started the event with “Go!” After finishing, runners enjoyed a sumptuous brunch of fresh vegetables, croissants, muffins, coffee and juice catered by the Elkridge Furnace Inn (circa 1744). “The food is always better than the course!” commented Eric Johnston, who runs the race every year. Age group winners received Penguin Pace hats, just in time for the winter.
by James Carbary
Women’s Distance Festival 5K
2001 Women’s Distance Festival Overall Results
2001 Women’s Distance Festival Awards
2001 Women’s Distance Festival Team Results
“Go ahead, you can catch those girls,” Julie Deutschmann-Thienel said to Kerry Bowes half way through the Women’s Distance Festival 5k last Friday, July 6. The two had met for the first time on July 4 at the Meadefest 5k, where the younger Bowes had finished second overall and just beaten Thienel, who had set a personal record. Half-way around the Columbiba Mall, however, Julie ran ahead of Kerry and seemed on the verge of retaliation. When Bowes caught her rival the two of them were in third and fourth place, and Thienel’s words encouraged the former University of Maryland miler enough to challenge and overtake the leaders. Running “relaxed,” Ms. Bowes went on to win the all-woman race by the margin of 20 seconds. Thienel hung on to finish third overall, narrowly missing second place in a spirited sprint against Kristen Bremmer of Baltimore but setting yet another personal record.
Mothers-and-daughters paired up to compete in two age groups as two-person teams, although some of the 24 teams may have signed up to showcase peculiar team names. In the event, Bob’s Babes (Lindsay and Nancy Burns) outlasted the Georges (Libby and Lissa George) in the 15-and-Up group, while the Hibberts (Kathy and Jessica) overwhelmed the Under-15 group. The Georges have won the team competition in previous years, but were handicapped this year by Libby’s suffering a broken foot in the Spring while running for Haverford College. “I was happy to finish under 27 [minutes]!” enthused her mother Lissa.
The WDF race drew an all-woman field of 382 finishers. The women began running at midnight and circled the Columbia Mall twice. Unseasonably cool weather as well as the absence of a concert at Meriwether Post Pavilion and a nearly flat course made for a comfortable race. In spite of the favorable conditions, the numbers of runners was diminished somewhat because many were out of town for Independence Day.
Six-year-old Alyssa Shouse, the youngest runner, ran with her sisters Nicole and Chelsea. They all set personal records, and Alyssa beat her older sister, Chelsea. “My shoes came untied,” protested Chelsea (it was her first 5 km). “I had to carry Alyssa to the car because she was asleep,” commented Mrs. Karen Shouse about their late-night arrival. Along with all the 12 and under girls, the Shouse sisters received medals, and young Alyssa also won a random award.
For many of the women, the 5 km race marked their graduation from the Females In Training (FIT) program, conducted by the Howard County Striders every Spring. The FIT women had been running (and walking) every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon since April. Over 50 participants graduated this Spring.
For winning the race, Kerry Bowes earned a free entry into the Avon Women’s race in Baltimore in September as well as a Dry Release Shirt and other merchandise. Age group winners received lucite plaques and gift certificates from Feet First. Every participant got multi-color t-shirts and enjoyed bagels, fruit, spring water, and FIT graduation cake at the post-race ceremony.
Carrie Perfetto and Mikie Nard, two former FIT students, made their debut as directors of the Women’s Distance Festival. They were supported by the Howard County Strider men, who marshaled the race and managed the finish line, by the Howard County Police, and most importantly by Columbia Mall personnel who stayed up much later than usual to help administer the race. The Howard County General Hospital was the principal sponsor of the race and contributed a donation to the Sexual Trauma Treatment and Recovery (STTAR) Center on behalf of the Women’s Distance Festival.
The race is one of a series of WDF races held during the summer under the auspices of the Road Runner’s Club of America. Originally intended to celebrate the beginning of the women’s marathon at the Olympics, the WDF races now encourage women’s fitness through running. The Howard County edition of the Festival has taken place since the 1980’s.
by Jim Carbary
All Fruit Relay
Five teams participated at Howard County Striders All-Fruit Relay on Memorial Day.
Team “Peachy Keen” (Jose Costa, Tunde Morakinyo, Daniel Jonas and Bill Arbelaez) won the 4 x 2mile event in 49:47.
All-Fruit Relay 28 May 2001 Oakland Mills Middle School 1. Peachy Keen 49:47 Jose Costa Tunde Morakinyo Daniel Jonas Bill Arbelaez 2. King Cobra 51:36 Stephen Olenick Kerrie Bowes Len Guralnick Rusty Allwein 3. Fred's Raisins 57:36 David Karlheim Chris Karlheim Sean Silverman Ed Silverman 4. Jr. Striders & Coach 59:18 Jacob Esposito Johnna Esposito Joey Esposito Joe Esposito 5. Sunkist 1:10:14 Ray Lake Eric Johnston Barbara St. S. Farah A.
RRCA Club Challenge 10M
2001 Club Challenge Overall Results
2001 Club Challenge Team Results (Summary)
2001 Club Challenge Team Results (Coed)
The Howard County Striders had not lost the 10-Mile Challenge race, an official Road Runner Club of America championship, in five years, but they knew they were in trouble when eight of their top runners didn’t show up last Sunday for the 2001 edition of the race. The Montgomery County Road Runners took full advantage of the situation and overwhelmed not only the defending champions but the four other clubs who posted racing teams. “This year we put the Challenge on our racing schedule, not our training schedule,” said Montgomery team coordinator Bill Riggs. Montgomery County dominated both the men’s and the women’s teams, and easily won the overall team championship. Buoyed by a strong showing on the women’s team, the Howard Countians did manage to pull out the second place overall. Rob Magin led the Montgomerians 55:15, as they placed four runners in the top 10 to Howard County’s three. Master runner Dave Berardi (age 40) and Oakland Mills High School runner Izudin “Izzy” Mehmedovic (age 16) paced the Howard Countians with times under 58 minutes. Dave had done a hard track workout the day before the race and “really didn’t plan to run faster than 65 [minutes],” while the 10 miler was Mehmedovic’s first race of that distance. Calling the hilly 10 mile course “the toughest race I’ve ever run,” Montgomery County’s Patty Fulton won the women’s race in 1:03:51. Howard County’s first women, Vicki Lang, finished the race over a minute faster than last year and claimed fifth place among the women in 1:06:32.
In spite of not having its top runners as team mates, a number of Howard Countians succeeded in setting personal records in spite of the hilly course. These included Lisa Coleman (1:08:26), Dorothy Beckett (1:11:39), Bill Arbelaez (1:09:29), and Len Guralnick (1:13:12). The race served as a Maryland State Championship team event for the Road Runner’s Club of America. RRCA President Freddi Carlip and Eastern Representative Jim Adams were on hand to hand out the team awards. The men’s, women’s, and combined teams won polished pewter plates, and for its overall championship the Montgomery County Road Runners also received the travelling trophy, “the second ugliest trophy in the world,” and will return it next year to the new champions. The first place runner, Craig Morrell, who ran unattached, also won a pewter plate, as did Ms. Fulton for winning the women’s race. All runners received complimentary runner’s gloves as well as bagels, fruit, and water refreshementsafter the “no-frills” race. A total of 305 runners finished the race, and six teams fielded full racing teams consisting of the top 12 men and three women. Ken Dent debuted as director of the race, which takes place every February. Howard Community College generously allowed runners to use its gymnasium as a staging area before the race and for the awards ceremony after the race. Howard County police provided traffic control throughout the 10-mile course, which runs mostly through the several hills of Clary’s Forest. Dozens of Howard County Striders marshalled the course early on Sunday morning, providing water and directions to the runners. Morning rains held off until many of the runners returned to the shelter of the college’s gymnasium, but many runners (and most course volunteers!) got caught in the drizzle. “People who ran fast and got in before the rain started [at 8 am] didn’t have nearly as much fun!” quipped race announcer Miles Wiegold.
by Jim Carbary