It's been a long time since I've written about indoor track, so I thought I'd refresh myself with who some of the people are in the sport by looking at some recent results. January 4th's Dino Classic was only the second event of the indoor track season, so it might not be an indication of who is up for the Golden Bear, but a few results in some of the longer distance categories might provide a glimpse of who's out there.
Women's 16+ 300m
> Tegan Wilson 41.98 Calgary International
> Tatyjania Khounviseth 42.06 Leduc Track Club
> Cassandre Collins 42.93 U of Calgary
Women's 16+ 600m
> Jenna Westaway 1:31.55 U of Calgary
> Rachael McIntosh 1:36.88 U of Calgary
> Natasha Jackson 1:37.76 Valley Royals
Women 16+ 1500m
> Emma Cook-Clarke 4:49.67 U of Calgary
> Gabby Traxler 5:02.99 U of C Athletics Club
> Madison Oxton 5:09.75 Leduc Track Club
Men 16+ 300m
> Andrew Dargie 35.50 Calgary International
> Evan Kimick 35.79 U of C Athletics Club
> Garrett King 36.14 U of Calgary
Men 16+ 600m
> Roman Justinen 1:24.66 U of Calgary
> Luc Wittig 1:24.70 U of Calgary
> Maciek Krolikowski 1:25.54 U of Calgary
Men 16+ 1500m
> Mihai Prajea 4:11.67 Calgary International
> Michael Quick 4:15.68 Calgary International
> Keenan Viney 4:17.80 U of C Athletics Club
The relay races seem to be one of the more exciting events, full of bumps and drops and magic feet. Here's a race from last year at the Butterdome to give you a sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLARU3wfuis
Also, here are some of the top placing Calgarians from the last college cross country race in the fall. Maybe some of them will show up next weekend in Edmonton: Jessica O'Connell, Alana Skocdople, Shari Boyle, Clifford Childs, Willy Kimosop, Brad Bickley, Keena Viney, Gareth Hadfield (although the cross over from cross country is not comprehensive).
In addition to the 16+ category, there are age groups for everyone 10 and up, as well as some competitive masters and senior athletes. Unlike the Jack Simpson in Calgary, the indoor track in Edmonton has tons of seating.
The events and the schedule are available here: http://www.athletics.ualberta.ca/-/media/athletics/teams/track/2013-14/pdf-documents/1314-gboschedule.pdf
It's worth attending.
Monday, January 13, 2014
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Nose Creek XC, Jan 11 noon
It should be a perfect Saturday for running in the snow at this weekend's Calgary Roadrunners Nose Creek 4k/8k Cross Country Race, which is race 6 of their 10 race season. Frontrunners have included: Trev Williams, Mark Cowllie, Calvin Zaryski, Carter Birt, Maria Zambrano, Rhonda Clark, Kim Collier, John Vanderveen, Evan Bayer, Jessica Kaiser, Mevlut Kont, Anne Marie Landry, Andy Reed, Phillipe Lagace.
If you'd like to see a nasty cold version of the course, Neil Zeller filmed part of the race in 2011. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acXODI_SDps Watch that and then imagine it about 30 degrees warmer. Should be quite pleasant. If you'd like to see a cross country race in Calgary in the winter before trying it yourself, this course offers some good sightlines for spectators. As always, there's a potluck lunch for race participants at a nearby community hall (please bring your own mug, bowl and spoon) where age group medals are handed out (often in the form of a cookie).
Races cost $10, CRR members pay $7 and students pay $5. There is also a free kids 1km race around 11:45am. Races start at noon sharp-ish.
Brochure for the course: http://www.calgaryroadrunners.com/sites/default/files/2014-01-11_nose_creek_trifold.pdf
If you'd like to see a nasty cold version of the course, Neil Zeller filmed part of the race in 2011. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acXODI_SDps Watch that and then imagine it about 30 degrees warmer. Should be quite pleasant. If you'd like to see a cross country race in Calgary in the winter before trying it yourself, this course offers some good sightlines for spectators. As always, there's a potluck lunch for race participants at a nearby community hall (please bring your own mug, bowl and spoon) where age group medals are handed out (often in the form of a cookie).
Races cost $10, CRR members pay $7 and students pay $5. There is also a free kids 1km race around 11:45am. Races start at noon sharp-ish.
Brochure for the course: http://www.calgaryroadrunners.com/sites/default/files/2014-01-11_nose_creek_trifold.pdf
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Upcoming Calgary Races: Mother's Day 10k, Calgary Marathon
In the middle of January I pulled my calf again. I'd probably started running 10k to work a bit too aggressively after my injury in the fall. It wasn't a bad tear, but I took a month off running and still haven't built myself back up to 10k. Now that it's spring I'm getting excited about running again, and hopefully this time I can ramp up my mileage gradually.
upcoming races
Mother's Day 10k, May 12
Calgary Marathon, May 26
Banff-Jasper Relay, June 1
Footstock, June 15 and 16
results
Frozen Ass Fifty
fastest men
Joe Huising 3:32:39
Chris Hooper 3:33:58
Myron Tetrault 3:38:58
fastest women
Adela Salt 3:56:12
Krista Mitchell 4:30:08
Joelle MacDonald 4:34:01
Glencoe Icebreaker
fastest men
Brad Bickley 34:43
Jeremy Deere 34:53
Jordan Bryden 35:23
fastest women
Grace Kary 37:51
Jessica O'Connell 38:54
Bridget Pyke 39:00
St. Patrick's Day 10k
fastest men
Duncan Marsden 36:52
Nathan Kendrick 36:56
Roman Justinen 37:35
fastest women
Grace Kary 40:02
Rosemarie Gerspacher 41:18
Lindsay Manning 42:20
St. Patrick's Day 5k
fastest men
Travis Roske 18:28
Michael Kondro 18:37
Cooper Bentley 18:41
fastest women
Jessica O'Connell 18:52
Emma Cook-Clarke 20:32
Pauline McLean 20:38
Spring Trio 15k
fastest men
Trevor Hofbauer 56:05
Alex Whyte 1:00:31
Don Gee 1:01:38
fastest women
Pauline McLean 59:28
Madison Fai 1:08:05
Carolyn France 1:08:24
Spring Trio 10k
fastest men
Kevin Lindland 37:17
Greg Medwid 38:30
Todd King 39:02
fastest women
Shannon Winslade 40:31
Madeleine Sumner 40:58
Christina Curr-Myschuck 41:42
Spring Trio 5k
fastest men
Richard Reid 17:00
Trev Williams 17:08
Kyle Marcotte 18:07
fastest women
Sarah MacArthur 19:00
Chelsey Moore 20:29
Joanna Ford 20:42
Hypothermic Half Feb 9, 2013
fastest men
Steven Griffith-Cochrane 1:15:32
Derek Campbell 1:19:59
Marc-Andre Gagniere 1:23:04
Darren Desrochers 1:24:39
Mark Dwyer 1:24:53
fastest women
Allison Blackmore 1:34:52
Lindsay Neufeld 1:35:34
Kate Bowering 1:35:52
Sarah MacDonald 1:35:54
Kris Murray 1:37:44
upcoming races
Mother's Day 10k, May 12
Calgary Marathon, May 26
Banff-Jasper Relay, June 1
Footstock, June 15 and 16
results
Frozen Ass Fifty
fastest men
Joe Huising 3:32:39
Chris Hooper 3:33:58
Myron Tetrault 3:38:58
fastest women
Adela Salt 3:56:12
Krista Mitchell 4:30:08
Joelle MacDonald 4:34:01
Glencoe Icebreaker
fastest men
Brad Bickley 34:43
Jeremy Deere 34:53
Jordan Bryden 35:23
fastest women
Grace Kary 37:51
Jessica O'Connell 38:54
Bridget Pyke 39:00
St. Patrick's Day 10k
fastest men
Duncan Marsden 36:52
Nathan Kendrick 36:56
Roman Justinen 37:35
fastest women
Grace Kary 40:02
Rosemarie Gerspacher 41:18
Lindsay Manning 42:20
St. Patrick's Day 5k
fastest men
Travis Roske 18:28
Michael Kondro 18:37
Cooper Bentley 18:41
fastest women
Jessica O'Connell 18:52
Emma Cook-Clarke 20:32
Pauline McLean 20:38
Spring Trio 15k
fastest men
Trevor Hofbauer 56:05
Alex Whyte 1:00:31
Don Gee 1:01:38
fastest women
Pauline McLean 59:28
Madison Fai 1:08:05
Carolyn France 1:08:24
Spring Trio 10k
fastest men
Kevin Lindland 37:17
Greg Medwid 38:30
Todd King 39:02
fastest women
Shannon Winslade 40:31
Madeleine Sumner 40:58
Christina Curr-Myschuck 41:42
Spring Trio 5k
fastest men
Richard Reid 17:00
Trev Williams 17:08
Kyle Marcotte 18:07
fastest women
Sarah MacArthur 19:00
Chelsey Moore 20:29
Joanna Ford 20:42
Hypothermic Half Feb 9, 2013
fastest men
Steven Griffith-Cochrane 1:15:32
Derek Campbell 1:19:59
Marc-Andre Gagniere 1:23:04
Darren Desrochers 1:24:39
Mark Dwyer 1:24:53
fastest women
Allison Blackmore 1:34:52
Lindsay Neufeld 1:35:34
Kate Bowering 1:35:52
Sarah MacDonald 1:35:54
Kris Murray 1:37:44
Monday, December 31, 2012
2013 Goal Races: 3 half marathons + 3 10ks + the Gorilla Run
In July I started run-commuting the 10k to work and biking back, or vice versa, depending on where the bike was. Not every day, but a couple or few times a week. It would be nice to build that up in 2013 up to 50k a week consistently. Before I pulled my calf in October I imagined my progress was going to grow exponentially and by the summer I'd be running ultramarathons, but I think I have to be more realistic. So I picked a handful of more modest goal races for 2013:
St. Patrick's Day 10k Road Race, March 17
Calgary Marathon half marathon May 26
Stampede Road Race half marathon July 7
Dino Dash 10k early Sept (Road Race)
Rock the House Run 10k Sept 22 (Road Race)
Gorilla Run Oct
Last Chance Half Marathon Nov 10
I point out the road races because you haven't really run a race in the city if you've never run down the middle of a closed road with hundreds of your new best friends. The police close the streets so people can run and walk on them for fun. How cool is that?
upcoming races
Dino Classic indoor track at Jack Simpson Jan 5
MEC Hot Chocolate Run 5/10k, January 19
and several local versions of Hypothermic Half: Calgary Feb 9 + Edmonton Feb 10 + Lethbridge March 2 + Red Deer March 3
Cochrane Winterfest jan 26 3k 5k 10k
Glencoe Icebreaker April 7 registration Jan 2, must bring in paper form
Calgary Police Half April 28 registration some time in January
St. Patrick's Day 10k Road Race, March 17
Calgary Marathon half marathon May 26
Stampede Road Race half marathon July 7
Dino Dash 10k early Sept (Road Race)
Rock the House Run 10k Sept 22 (Road Race)
Gorilla Run Oct
Last Chance Half Marathon Nov 10
I point out the road races because you haven't really run a race in the city if you've never run down the middle of a closed road with hundreds of your new best friends. The police close the streets so people can run and walk on them for fun. How cool is that?
upcoming races
Dino Classic indoor track at Jack Simpson Jan 5
MEC Hot Chocolate Run 5/10k, January 19
and several local versions of Hypothermic Half: Calgary Feb 9 + Edmonton Feb 10 + Lethbridge March 2 + Red Deer March 3
Cochrane Winterfest jan 26 3k 5k 10k
Glencoe Icebreaker April 7 registration Jan 2, must bring in paper form
Calgary Police Half April 28 registration some time in January
Thursday, December 13, 2012
The Hypothermic Half Marathon still has entries available, the Frozen Ass 50 does not
Considering I've only run about 750km this year so far (starting in May), I'm going to scale back my race ambitions for next year. I was going to try and hit every half marathon in the neighborhood, but I'll focus on running 40+ km a week and see how that feels after I add 1000km.
One race I had on my calendar runs tomorrow morning at 7:30 from the downtown Y. The Amble with Angus is 5k fun run raising donations for the food bank. Entry is only $20.
On Dec 15 the 5k Santa Shuffle also starts at Eau Claire. This race is collecting donations for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal.
At noon on Dec 15 the Calgary Roadrunners present their 4k/8k Silver Springs cross country race. The race organizers are collecting donations for the Kerby Centre and the Drop In Centre. Entry is only $10 and less if you're a CRR member.
On Dec 31 the sold out Resolution Run is a 5k run in Eau Claire.
The Airdrie Quicksilver Running group is hosting a 3k/5k/10k family fun run Jan 26 called the Cochrane WinterFest. Entry is only $20 for adults, and $5 for kids 12 and under.
On Feb 9 the Hypothermic Half Marathon is so popular there are two start times: the 10am is sold out, but there are still spaces in the 1pm race. The course starts at Fort Calgary and proceeds from the race go to the Fort Calgary National Historic Site.
February 18, the sold out Frozen Ass 50 is now an out and back route on the Nose Creek Pathway.
Results
Last Chance Half Marathon
fastest men
Bernard Onsare 1:16:23
Graham Diehl 1:17:47
Evan Bayer 1:17:52
Steven Griffith-Cochrane 1:18:29
Adam Kahtava 1:20:53
fastest women
Lisa Harvey 1:26:49
Pauline McLean 1:27:03
Jessica Kaiser 1:29:25
Kendra Laycock 1:34:28
Heather Wiebe 1:35:17
Okotoks XC Results
8k fastest men
Trev Williams 37:37
Philip Ukrainetz 37:54
Roberto Desandoli 39:06
8k fastest women
Sheila Nykwist 45:53
Kim Collier 46:57
Susanne McArthur 46:58
3k fastest men
Charmichael Scott 24:17
Ian East 24:34
Shayne McClellan 28:4
3k fastest women
Carmen Gill 28:43
Niki Doyle 28:49
Kat Hasegawa 31:23
Dino Opener Results
A full day at the indoor track yields a ton of age-category results, and rather than report the winners of each category I thought I would present the many age-group course records set December 1st at the Dino Opener in the Jack Simpson Gymnasium at the U of C.
60M Dash, Girls 10 & under: 9.73 by Jasmine Szucs of the Airdrie Aces
60M Dash, Girls 11: 8:96 by Mercedes Fowler of Leduc Track
60M Dash, Girls 12: 9:01 by Mya Hastie of Calgary Olympic
60M Dash, Girls 13: 8:61 by Alisa Ratudradra of Passtrak
60M Dash, Girls 15: 8:14 by Meghan Lim of Caltaf
60M Dash, Girls 16-17: 7:94 by Tegan Wilson of Calgary International
150M Dash, Girls 10 & under: 24:28 by Jasmine Szucs of the Airdrie Aces
150M Dash, Girls 11: 21.99 by Mercedes Fowler of Leduc Track
150M Dash, Girls 13: 21.03 by Alisi Ratudradra of Passtrak
200M Dash, Girls 14: 27.88 by Shae Pedersen of U of C Athletics
200M Dash, Girls 15: 26.35 by Tegan Wilson of Calgary International
800M Run, Girls 10 & under: 2:47.55 by Sadie Sigfstead of Edmonton Harriers
800M Run, Girls 11: 2:53.35 by Candace Wonago of Edmonton Col
800M Run, Girls 13: 2:29.14 by Kamila Olguin of Caltaf
4x200 Relay, Girls 11 & under: 2:22.30 by the Airdrie Aces
4x200 Relay, Girls 14-15: 1:55.45 by Caltaf
4x200 Relay, Girls 16-17: 1:49.96 by Calgary International
800M Run, Women 16+: 2:13.66 by Jenna Westaway of the U of C Dinos
3000M Run, Women 16+: 11:02.66 by Sophie Sigfstead of the Edmonton Harriers
60M Dash, Boys 12: 8.17 by Tyler Wilkes unattached
60M Dash, Boys 13: 7.94 by Scott Chalupiak of the Airdrie Aces
60M Dash, Boys 14: 7.87 by Stephen Wihak of the Spartans
60M Dash, Boys 15: 7.52 by Josh Quarles of the Spartans
150M Dash, Boys 11: 22.55 by Jalen Greenidge of the Airdrie Aces
150M Dash, Boys 13: 19.41 by Scott Chalupiak of the Airdrie Aces
200M Dash Boys 14: Stephen Wihak of the Spartans
200M Dash Boys 15: Josh Quarles of the Spartans
800M Run, Boys 11: 2:47.54 by James Vanderwal of the Airdrie Aces
800M Run, Boys 13: 2:17.74 by Scott Chalupiak of the Airdrie Aces
800M Run, Boys 14: 2:12.80 by Ryan Smeeton of the Warriors
4x200 Relay, Boys 11 & under: 2:34.34 by Dino Youth D
4x200 Relay, Boys 12-13: 1:51.40 by Caltaf A
4x200 Relay, Boys 16-17: 1:38.00 by U of C Athletics Club
200M Dash, Men 35+: 25.99 by Darren Posyluzny of the Red Deer Titans
3000M Run, Men 35+: 10:46.61 by Erwann Lemenager of the Warriors
3000M Run, Men 16+: 9:21.05 by Mitchell Basher of the Edmonton Harriers
60M Hurdles, Men 16-17: 9.29 by Karl Wagner
60M Dash, Men T42 Open: 8.51 by Earle Connor unattached
The next race is the Dino Classic Jan 5, all ages welcome. Distances scheduled include: 60m, 150m, 300m, 600m, 1200m, 1500m.
One race I had on my calendar runs tomorrow morning at 7:30 from the downtown Y. The Amble with Angus is 5k fun run raising donations for the food bank. Entry is only $20.
On Dec 15 the 5k Santa Shuffle also starts at Eau Claire. This race is collecting donations for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal.
At noon on Dec 15 the Calgary Roadrunners present their 4k/8k Silver Springs cross country race. The race organizers are collecting donations for the Kerby Centre and the Drop In Centre. Entry is only $10 and less if you're a CRR member.
On Dec 31 the sold out Resolution Run is a 5k run in Eau Claire.
The Airdrie Quicksilver Running group is hosting a 3k/5k/10k family fun run Jan 26 called the Cochrane WinterFest. Entry is only $20 for adults, and $5 for kids 12 and under.
On Feb 9 the Hypothermic Half Marathon is so popular there are two start times: the 10am is sold out, but there are still spaces in the 1pm race. The course starts at Fort Calgary and proceeds from the race go to the Fort Calgary National Historic Site.
February 18, the sold out Frozen Ass 50 is now an out and back route on the Nose Creek Pathway.
Results
Last Chance Half Marathon
fastest men
Bernard Onsare 1:16:23
Graham Diehl 1:17:47
Evan Bayer 1:17:52
Steven Griffith-Cochrane 1:18:29
Adam Kahtava 1:20:53
fastest women
Lisa Harvey 1:26:49
Pauline McLean 1:27:03
Jessica Kaiser 1:29:25
Kendra Laycock 1:34:28
Heather Wiebe 1:35:17
Okotoks XC Results
8k fastest men
Trev Williams 37:37
Philip Ukrainetz 37:54
Roberto Desandoli 39:06
8k fastest women
Sheila Nykwist 45:53
Kim Collier 46:57
Susanne McArthur 46:58
3k fastest men
Charmichael Scott 24:17
Ian East 24:34
Shayne McClellan 28:4
3k fastest women
Carmen Gill 28:43
Niki Doyle 28:49
Kat Hasegawa 31:23
Dino Opener Results
A full day at the indoor track yields a ton of age-category results, and rather than report the winners of each category I thought I would present the many age-group course records set December 1st at the Dino Opener in the Jack Simpson Gymnasium at the U of C.
60M Dash, Girls 10 & under: 9.73 by Jasmine Szucs of the Airdrie Aces
60M Dash, Girls 11: 8:96 by Mercedes Fowler of Leduc Track
60M Dash, Girls 12: 9:01 by Mya Hastie of Calgary Olympic
60M Dash, Girls 13: 8:61 by Alisa Ratudradra of Passtrak
60M Dash, Girls 15: 8:14 by Meghan Lim of Caltaf
60M Dash, Girls 16-17: 7:94 by Tegan Wilson of Calgary International
150M Dash, Girls 10 & under: 24:28 by Jasmine Szucs of the Airdrie Aces
150M Dash, Girls 11: 21.99 by Mercedes Fowler of Leduc Track
150M Dash, Girls 13: 21.03 by Alisi Ratudradra of Passtrak
200M Dash, Girls 14: 27.88 by Shae Pedersen of U of C Athletics
200M Dash, Girls 15: 26.35 by Tegan Wilson of Calgary International
800M Run, Girls 10 & under: 2:47.55 by Sadie Sigfstead of Edmonton Harriers
800M Run, Girls 11: 2:53.35 by Candace Wonago of Edmonton Col
800M Run, Girls 13: 2:29.14 by Kamila Olguin of Caltaf
4x200 Relay, Girls 11 & under: 2:22.30 by the Airdrie Aces
4x200 Relay, Girls 14-15: 1:55.45 by Caltaf
4x200 Relay, Girls 16-17: 1:49.96 by Calgary International
800M Run, Women 16+: 2:13.66 by Jenna Westaway of the U of C Dinos
3000M Run, Women 16+: 11:02.66 by Sophie Sigfstead of the Edmonton Harriers
60M Dash, Boys 12: 8.17 by Tyler Wilkes unattached
60M Dash, Boys 13: 7.94 by Scott Chalupiak of the Airdrie Aces
60M Dash, Boys 14: 7.87 by Stephen Wihak of the Spartans
60M Dash, Boys 15: 7.52 by Josh Quarles of the Spartans
150M Dash, Boys 11: 22.55 by Jalen Greenidge of the Airdrie Aces
150M Dash, Boys 13: 19.41 by Scott Chalupiak of the Airdrie Aces
200M Dash Boys 14: Stephen Wihak of the Spartans
200M Dash Boys 15: Josh Quarles of the Spartans
800M Run, Boys 11: 2:47.54 by James Vanderwal of the Airdrie Aces
800M Run, Boys 13: 2:17.74 by Scott Chalupiak of the Airdrie Aces
800M Run, Boys 14: 2:12.80 by Ryan Smeeton of the Warriors
4x200 Relay, Boys 11 & under: 2:34.34 by Dino Youth D
4x200 Relay, Boys 12-13: 1:51.40 by Caltaf A
4x200 Relay, Boys 16-17: 1:38.00 by U of C Athletics Club
200M Dash, Men 35+: 25.99 by Darren Posyluzny of the Red Deer Titans
3000M Run, Men 35+: 10:46.61 by Erwann Lemenager of the Warriors
3000M Run, Men 16+: 9:21.05 by Mitchell Basher of the Edmonton Harriers
60M Hurdles, Men 16-17: 9.29 by Karl Wagner
60M Dash, Men T42 Open: 8.51 by Earle Connor unattached
The next race is the Dino Classic Jan 5, all ages welcome. Distances scheduled include: 60m, 150m, 300m, 600m, 1200m, 1500m.
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