As
that this is my Initial Writing of our Newletter I decided to Start with the Most Recent
Events First
D. C. Owen
Bates
Threepeats! Magergee Wins at the 1st
Thanksgiving San Pedro River Run
The TMRC's 1st
ever San Pedro River Run took place on
Thanksgiving, 23 Nov 00. Thanks to the
efforts of Chris Noble, Sue Fletcher and others, over 30 Bold Souls were able to brave the
cool, windy conditions to test themselves on this beautiful cross country course. Brian Bates, hot off of his wins at the TMRC Half Marathon and FHAZ MICA 10K, was able to best TMRC luminary
Roger Bristow by 13 seconds. The Women’s
field was topped by Shuryl Magergee, whom I believe (I only heard part of the
conversation) traveled all the way from the White Mountains for this race. Shuryl please let me know if I am in error. Finishing second to her was Jamie Perez, who
earlier this year won the Lenio 5K for the
female division. What makes Jamie’s
performances more impressive is the fact that she is still in elementary school!!! Congratulations to everyone involved in this
event, organizers and competitors alike. I
also wanted to take this opportunity to recognize the efforts of those who stayed post
race to help in the search of a young man (a visiting family member of one of our members)
who lost his way on the course. While I
can’t possibly thank each and every one of you, I did want to mention by name Harold
Hawes, who ran the entire course again to aid in the search. He’s one of my personal hereos and serves as
an inspiration to all. Oh, and by the way,
the good news is our young friend was found safe and sound.
Final Results of
the TMRC San Pedro 5K Run and 2K Run/Walk
1. Brian Bates
17:20 19.
Landon Kartchner 25:32
2. Roger Bristow 17:33 20. Brandon Kizer 26:01
3. Robert Jones
18:30 21. Claudia Cross
26:20
4. D.C. Owen
18:32 22.
Geraldine Mizer 26:49
5. Bill Wright
18:47 23.
Benjamin Jenkins 26:47
6. Wess Dumas
19:13 24.
Leo Pimple
28:02
7. John Mackinnor
19:45 25.
Pat Delvecchio 30:02
8. Steve Siegert
20:55 26
Kathy Bell
30:26
9. Harold Hawes
21:37 27.Alyce
Tordsen 30:55
10.
Kalin Conaway 21:50 28. Christine Psaltis 31:02
11.
Shuryl Magergee 22:03 Sorry-Times were not
12.
Rich Redel
22:31 available
for the following
13.
Gary Cross
23:07 runners:
14.
Jamie Perez
23:34 Mark
Meyle
15.
Mara MacKinnon 24:11 Sara Mackinnon
16.
Joe Cary
24:26 Elizabeth
Bernstein
17.Josh
Sadorf
25:29
18.
Jaron Kartchner 25:31
TMRC
Half Marathon
- 04 Nov 00
Great Job on the
parts of Eric and Kathy Krebs, Randy Bostwick and Family, and Kelly Martinez for
orchestrating (a strong word I know, but with that course, which I loved, anything
describing a major production is appropriate)
The TMRC Half Marathon. While I don’ have the final results, Brian
Bates garnered the 2nd of his three wins (described above) for the Men’s
division. (?) won
for the Female Runners on this grueling 13.1 mile course with it’s combination of
road and cross-country racing. I counted no
fewer than three water crossings during this race, adding to the steeplechase like feel. Naturally we’d also like to thank the members
of the Yaqui Street Firestation who allowed TMRC to once again host this event at their
location. My training partner, 2LT Mark Meyle
and I had such a great time at this race that we immediately agreed to train for and do
the Tucson Marathon. Hindsight being 20/20, I should have agreed to
train for next year’s Marathon, as those of you who saw me at the Medical Tent post
race can attest. Still, almost everyone I
talked to said they enjoyed this course more than the Thunder Mountain Half Marathon held on Fort
Huachuca last May.
Fordney
Farms 10K - 08 Oct 00
Steve Havens and crew
did a fantastic job with the Fordney Farms 10K. While participation was down from last year with
only 22 runners, those that made the event, a combination race and pot luck breakfast,
enjoyed the camaraderie, beautiful fall weather, and challenging hilly course (mercifully
devoid of traffic) which characterized this event. Of
course, perhaps I’m overly fond of this race since I was able to squeeze out a win,
and my daughter Siouxsie, 13, was able to capture the Women’s 1st Place
slot. I know this sounds somewhat self
indulgent, but I was very proud to run back for her so we could cross the finish line
together. It will remain one of my fondest
racing memories. At the Club meeting in Oct,
just a few days after, a discussion was held about cancelling this event, but a decision
was made to keep it on the calendar because of the history associated with this race. While still new to TMRC, I believe this is the
oldest continuously run event for the club. Come
out next year and support this great race!
Buffalo
Soldier 24 Run-03 Sep 00
Gary Cross and a cast
of thousands (dozens actually) once again held the Buffalo Soldier 24 Hour Race at the Windemere
Hotel this year. Jerry Schuster, wildman that he is, won with a total of 97 miles over a
field of 15 other runners. Gary and all of
the volunteers who made this happen really are ironmen/women in their own right, for it
took a great deal of stamina and effort just to keep up with the scoring and care of the
athletes competing. Claudia Cross, straight
off of placing at the Inaugural Hummingbird
Triathlon that same morning, still participated in this arduous event. Next year will be the 10th year of this
race.
Other
Race News
TMRC members competed
in a myriad of races outside of our events. Some
of the highlites were: Claudia Cross, Marc
Meyle, Cathy and Siouxsie Owen all placing, or winning their age groups at the Hummingbird Triathlon. Paul Valentine, for the 2nd year in a
row, winning his age group for the MICA 10K, which
Brian Bates won. Brian Bates winning his age
group for the Native American Heritage 10K. Jon Terrazas hitting 1:18 for the half
marathon in Tucson. Kelly Martinez, Alan
Contraras and Mike of M&M Cycles winning the Mixed Team Category of the
Steelhead Triathlon. John Sneider winning
his age category and taking 2nd overall as well as Harold Hawes, winning his
age category for the Tombstone 10K. Marc Meyle and yours truly, for taking 2nd
and 1st respectfully, at the Douglas
Triathlon. If I forgot anyone, or failed
to mention an event, please let me know. I
want to recognize all of our members for their major accomplishments. Please email with race results at
chazzowen@hotmail.com.
Welcome
New Members We extend a warm
welcome to our newest members, whom we'll introduce in next month's newsletter.
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