Marathons - October 9th, 2011

Several runners from our group ran Marathons in Denver and Chicago on Sunday October 9th.

Results for the Denver Marathon for our group are

Mike Hegstrom 2:58:48, 34th Overall and 4th in his age group

Pete Maysmith 3:12:52, 77th Overall and 12th in his age group

Bob Basse 3:24:01, 158th Overall, 6th in his age group

Jeff Delaney 3:26:24, 177th Overall, 8th in his age group

Dennis McConnel 3:37:02, 302 Overall, 15th in his age group

Link for Denver Marathon Results

Results for the Chicago Marathon for our group are

Matt Mussetter 3:05:54, 980 Overall, 191st in his Age Group

Eric Andersen 3:09:28, 1197 Overall, 44th in his Age Group

Link for Chicago Marathon Results

Congratulations and well done everyone.

Anybody else doing a fall marathon in our group, leave a comment or let Dennis know.

Denver Post Race Bob, Dennis, Pete and Jeff. .

Scott Hajicek World Duathlon Championships

Scott Hajicek competed in the World Duathlon Championships in Gijon Spain on September 24, 2011.

Scott did really well, placing 3rd in his age group (for the world, first American). Scott was the first runner for the 2 running portions (10k and 5k) of his age group.

Link to the World Duathlon Results
http://www.triathlon.org/results/results/2011_gijon_itu_duathlon_world_championships/5619/

Great Job Scott, way to represent the Prostates across the globe.

2011 Colorado Relay

The Pickled Prostates ran their 7th Consecutive Colorado Relay August 26,27 from Breckenridge to Snowmass Village. 193 Miles.

The Pickled Prostates finished in 24 Hours 15 Minutes 21 Seconds, winning the Masters Division and coming in 2nd overall to the Young Guns.

We had a strong team and everyone ran well with no logistical or mechanical problems (except for Mikes window - thanks Jay).

We battled our nemesis Old Fartleks team through the first 6 Legs up and down Boreas Pass, till Mike passed them just before handing off to Patrick for Georgia Pass. Patrick killed Georgia Pass with a 1:40, which put us ahead for the race.

With the Young Guns way ahead, we battled the Weed Wackers for 2nd place for the rest of the race, with the teams staying close and the lead changing it was a fun race till the end.

With a car fire in Glenwood Springs near a crucial turn, a course diversion and confusion on the course, the Young Guns and Weed Wackers both got lost in Glenwood Springs. Dennis found his way through and finished on time, putting us a few minutes ahead of the Weed Wackers and within 10 minutes of the Young Guns.

The team closed really strong with an amazing anchor leg of 10 trail miles by Scott for a strong 2nd place finish.

Lots of course changes and confusing directions and signs, path closures , some new rules in the relay logistics and some harsh summer storms made for an interesting and fun relay for everyone, even for Mike, the Rookie who survived a bee sting and a down pour for a strong first race.

2011 Pickled Prostates in Running Order...

1 Andre Nieuwenhuizen

2 Craig Carver

3 Pete Maysmith

4 Dennis McConnel

5 Tim Coyle

6 Mike Hegstrom

7 Patrick Rutty

8 Bob Basse

9 Jeff Delaney

10 Scott Hajicek

2011 Pickled Prostates at Snowmass Finish

Andre, Patrick, Jeff, Mike, Pete, Tim, Scott, Dennis, Craig and Bob

Results are Posted at...

http://www.thecoloradorelay.com/

Starting In Breckenridge

Bob shows Andre where to Start

Andre Begins Leg 1

Andre to Craig for Exchange 1 to 2

Craig Up Boreas Pass

Jeff and Mike

Bannister Mile 2011

Results for the Banniser Mile 2011

Name	Time	Overall	Division	Div Place
Patrick Rutty	5:26	1	M 40-49	1
Steve Fossel	5:39	2	M 40-49	2
Chris Kamper	5:43	3	M 40-49	3
Dennis McConnel	5:55	4	M 40-49	4
Chandler Newhall	6:02	5	M 30-39	1
Pete Cannici	6:03	6	M 40-49	5
Bob Basse	6:10	7	M 50-59	1
Tim Coyle	6:15	8	M50-59	2
Jay Simonson	6:16	9	M 40-49	6
Tom Zeiner	6:19	10	M 60-69	1
Craig Carver	6:27	11	M 60-69	2
Carlos Benal	7:59	12	M 60-69	3

Relay Team 1: Patrick, Dennis, Chandler, Tim, Craig, Tom, Bob, Patrick 4:19

Relay Team 2: Steve, Chris, Pete, Alicia, Jay, Dave, Carlos, Steve 4:31

Tim, Craig, Pete, Bob, Carlos, Patrick, Jay, Alicia, Dennis, Tom, Chris, Steve, Dave

Fun time, it was great to be back on the East High School Track, where we started the Bannister back in 2004.

Afterwards Dave provided the traditional New Years Feast and Toast for the Group. It was delayed a bit due to the weather and we killed two events with one stone this year.

Times were a bit slower this year and a bit of a light turnout, 12 of us ran this year. But that's Bannister, you are what you are in early May.

Congrats to Patrick for taking Scott's place and winning the Bannister for the group this year. His first Bannister.

Congrats to Bob for running the Colfax Marathon in 3:34 on Sunday and doing a 6:10 Bannister

Special Congratulations to Carlos, one of the original Bannister runners back in 2004, who has come back from hip replacement and ran a sub 8 Mile this year.

2011 Bannister Mile is Set for May 17,2011 East High School

Also Happy New Year...

From Dave Caprera the Organizer.

As most of you know, for the last seven years now we have been celebrating the famous running achievement where Scott Hajicek paced Roger Bannister to the first sub-four minute mile

On Tuesday, May 17th, 2011, please join us at the East High School track (16th and Josephine in east Denver) to celebrate this historic event. Those of us leaving from the Y should plan to do so at the usual time (call it noon) and plan to arrive at the track around 12:20. As we have for the past five years, we will run a mile for time starting around 12:30 (in multiple heats if we have enough people; in past years the numbers have been between 10 and 22 people) and then a team relay event of 8x200. Admittedly, none of us has been close to the 4 minute barrier individually, but our best relay team almost broke it one year.

You may also remember that our last year New Years Eve day toast was snowed out. It is my intent to remember 2010 with a small toast on May 17th as well (however, given that we will be on the grounds of a public high school while school is in session, and the problems associated with getting a key to the track, I regret to inform the alcoholics among us that the toast will not be alcoholic.) As has been the custom in past years, a small tasting will accompany the toast. I would propose that the toast occur after the individual and before the medley to allow everyone to recover from their harder run.

If you would please, let me know if you are able to attend. Also, please inform other running friends of ours as they are also most welcome. I have used last year's e-mail addresses and I know they need to be updated so if you know of anyone I inadvertently omitted, please tell them of the plan.

I look forward to seeing you May 17.

Moab 2011 Results

Moab 2011 results for our group. It was a windy day in the canyon with a stiff head wind at the start of the half and most of the way through the canyon and onto the main road. Overcast but very nice 50 degree running temperature. We had 11 runners in our group this year 8 in the half and 3 in the 5 mile race. Exciting finish for Scott. A bit slower times for most of us this year, a lot slower for some of us. Bob says we get 2 minutes for the wind.

Half Marathon Results

Runner	Time	Overall	Division	Pace
Bob Basse	1:33:12	102	2	7:06
Jeff Delaney	1:37:04	144	9	7:24
Tom Zeiner	1:41:03	223	2	7:42
Dennis McConnel	1:41:25	240	18	7:44
Tim Coyle	1:46:58	422	25	8:09
Craig Carver	1:49:09	503	12	8:19
Lisa Caprera	1:58:48	1116	34	9:04
Dave Caprera	2:13:14	1905	60	10:10

Congratulations to Bob and Tom for placing 2nd in their age groups.

Also first half marathon for Lisa Caprera, way to go Lisa!

First Moab for Tim

Craig Joined the 10 Year club this year and got bib #28.

Half Marathon Results

5 Mile Results

Runner	Time	Overall	Division	Pace
Scott Hajicek	29:55	2	1	5:59
Alicia Caldwell	37:35	21	1	7:31
Chuck Murphy	41:38	58	3	8:19

Congratulations to:

Scott for finishing 2nd overall and first Masters

Alicia won her age group

Chuck 3rd in his age group

5 Mile Results

Fun time with a big group this year. Craig's cabin was at capacity for the post race party.

Full Moab Online Results

Race for Abbey Update

The Pickled Runners donated $1,355 for the Race for Abbey. Outstanding job everyone, thank you for your donations. With that we bought 129 - $5 spots and donated the remaining money directly to Abbey ($710). Erik Lattin ran the Napa Valley Marathon in 2:55:56, 37th overall. Unfortunately the Pickled Prostates did not have the winning spot but hopefully the winner will donate winnings to Abbey.

Go Abbey! We are all behind you!

From Howard...

Pickled Runners

Below are the Male, 35-39, results for the marathon that Eric Lattin of our office ran in over the weekend. Also attached is the spreadsheet showing who had the finish time spots. The pickled group didn’t win but we were still able to make a very generous contribution towards Abbey. With the last contribution I received today ($120), the total Pickled contribution stands at $1,355. Everything over the 129 spots that we bought is a direct contribution to Abbey.

Abbey told me she was so amazed by the response from the Pickled group. Abbey said she is going to beat the cancer and I know she will. As you know, she has such an incredible drive within in her and she will not stop until she succeeds. Please keep Abbey in your prayers and thoughts and keep sending her emails – she really appreciates it.

Thanks!

Howard

37 Eric Lattin Sundance Dr., NV 1278 2:55:56 2:55:59 Men 35 to 39

Napa Valley Marathon Results

Race for Abbey

(click to Enlarge Flyer)

Abbey Meneghetti, who you remember from the 2009 relay race (Somewhat Pickled Team), was diagnosed with liver cancer this past fall. She is doing a great job fighting it but as you know the medical expenses can be quite large. We have organized a fund raiser that I thought might interest you. Our Elko office has a runner who will be running a Marathon on March 6^th and is planning to finish between 2:50:00 and 3:00:00. You can purchase a time spot for $5.00. The spots will be randomly drawn when you make the purchase. The goal is to raise $3,000. Abbey will receive $2,000 and the winner will receive $1,000. I have attached a flyer that provides more information. If you are interested in contributing to the fund raiser, send me an email and we can make arrangements for making the donation and getting you signed up for some spots. There are two weeks left to sign up.

Thanks

Howard

Contact Howard, Dennis or leave a comment if you are interested in participating.

Jeff and Abbey 2009 Colorado Relay - Pre Leg 5

Happy 60th Pre

From Alicia...

Thought this YouTube video of Prefontaine (and others) in the 1971 three-mile AAU championship might be bloggable on the Pickled site. The link comes from my HS cross country coach.

Below is a link to a video of the 1971 National Champioship 3-mile race with Steve Prefontaine, Frank Shorter and Gerry Lindgren among others.  Great stuff.  Shorter would go on to become the 1972 Olympic Marathon Champion.  Lindgren had held the American open and collegiate records for 3 miles and was a monster trainer sometimes averaging over 300 miles per week for over a month.  
What was Pre's quote in our final exam last year?  
"Some people run to see who has the best time, I run to see who has the most guts."
Bruce
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRHExlAueIQ

New Year's Eve City Park Toast Run

To my running friends:

I make it to be the 11th annual if you count the time that I shared a brown bag of champagne with Bedford. In past years we have eaten pretty well with rack of lamb, sushi, oysters on the half shell, shrimp, caviar and satay. Even the bratwurst was well received counting by the lack of any leftovers. Last year we were catered by a Cordon Bleu trained chef (currently unemployed - anyone have a contact at a Michelin Guide starred restaurant that is hiring? - tough market out there.) So, in short, you have been coddled as well as well-fed. Well, I won't that mistake this year! In these times of economic strife, you will be lucky if you get a PBR and a stick of beef jerky.

Where: City Park, by the kids swing area near the west end of the duck pond.
When: Friday December 31, approximately 12:20 pm (it takes about 24 minutes to run the usual route from the Y)
What: A toast to celebrate another year of friendship and of running together.
Who: You and anyone else I may have inadvertently missed who has run with us (I don't have a complete list of e-mail addresses. Please feel free to pass this invitation along.)
Why: Why the hell not? Besides, I think we had another good year

The only thing I ask is that you please respond by close of business Tuesday the 27th, if you are coming and how many guests you are bringing (friends and family welcome) so that I can have an approximate head count. And please let me know if you have any food allergies. (Yes, Scott, I know you crave shellfish.) I expect that most of you who attend will run from the Y (meet at 11:50 as usual), although a couple of you have already said that you are off that day and will be coming from home. Don't wait for me as I will drive out to set up in advance. I look forward to it as always.

Dave

Malibu Marathon - Bob Basse

Bob Basse Ran the Malibu Marathon on Sunday November 14, 2010. Bob ran the marathon in 3:30:54. Finishing 36th Overall and 2nd in his age group. Bob was the first Colorado Runner to finish in a race with 481 Marathon Finishers. Tough Hills after mile 18 and troublesome cross and head winds were on the course that day. Plus weaving his way through the half marathoners at mile 14 made for an interesting race for Bob and took away from the Sea Level boost he was looking for.

Race Results for 2010 Malibu Marathon

This is Bob's 4th marathon in the last 6 months. (Colfax, Steamboat,Boulder and now Malibu, CA).

Great work Bob. Ready for some time off?

Link to Marathon Picture of Bob
(thanks to Patrick).

New York City Marathon

Jay Simonson ran the NYC Marathon on Sunday November 7, 2010 .

Jay ran the marathon in 3:54:08.

This is Jay's second marathon and he got to run NYC on a great day. Way to go Jay!

Results for NYC 2010 Marathon

Here is a video of the start, can you spot Jay?

Denver Marathon - 10/17/2010

Craig Murray ran the Denver Rock and Roll Marathon on Sunday 10/17/2010. Craig ran the marathon in 3:24:11.

Congratulations Craig on your first Marathon.

Craig's Splits from Denver 2010

Results for 2010 Denver Marathon and Half Marathon


**** Update ****
Turns out the Denver Marathon was 26.34 miles this year.
Link to a post article below...

http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_16558468

Moab - The Other Half

Bob Basse Ran the Other Half - Half Marathon at Moab, Utah on October 17, 2010.

Bob ran the 13.1 in a time of 1:34:30. Placing 3rd in his age group and 36th overall.

2010 Moab The Other Half Results

Chicago Marathon - 10/10/2010

Two runners from our relay teams this year ran the Chicago Marathon on Sunday October 10, 2010

Jeff Delaney ran the Chicago Marathon in 3:12:57. Jeff took a couple of minutes off last year's time despite a warm day for the marathon.

Jeff's 2010 Chicago Marathon Splits

Jonathan Herrick of the Somewhat Pickled Team ran Chicago in 3:06:32.

Jonathan's 2010 Chicago Marthon Splits


Great work guys.

2010 Chicago Marathon Results

Tim Coyle Twin Cities Marathon

Tim Coyle ran a 3:32:38 at the Twin Cities Marathon on October 3, 2010. Tim crushed his goal of 3:45.

From Tim...

Dennis:

Had a great day! Many thanks to you, Jeff, Tom and
everyone else who pulled me through the middle 3’s and track workouts. It really
made a difference.

Congratulations Tim.

Twin City Race Results

Bob Basse - Boulder Marathon

Bob Basse ran a 3:33:26 at the Boulder Marathon on October 3, 2010

Bob Finished 2nd in his age group and 30th overall.

Great Job Bob!

Results for Boulder Marathon 2010

Colorado Relay 2010

The Pickled Prostates finished the the 2010 Colorado Relay 2nd Overall with a time of 21 Hours 48 Minutes. They won the Masters Division for the 2nd year in a row and 5 out of 6 years.

The Somewhat Pickled team was 3rd Overall and won the Open Division with a time of 22 Hours 10 Minutes.





2010 Pickled Prostates. Steve R, Scott, Steve C, Craig, Patrickjeff, Dennis Tim and Bob



Team Somewhat Pickled at the 9:00 Start in Georgetown.
Kern, Craig, Jackie, Howard, Diann, Nicole, Matt, Zach and Will. Johnathan not pictured
Guy in the yellow shorts, unfortunately pictured.

The Pickled Prostates ran the race with 9 runners this year. Steve Read, Patrick and Dennis pulled the extra legs and the rest of the team picked up the slack for 1 less runner. Great Effort Team.

The Somewhat Pickled Team entered the open division with some last "week" substitutions but put together an incredible team that ran hard and a smart race.





At the end of 4 Legs, Loveland Ski Area, the two teams discuss.

There was a battle between the two teams all day and night going back and forth. The Somewhat team was within 5 minutes and gaining on the Prostates in the midle of the night. The Prostates had a runner get lost in Glenwood Canyon. This caused the Somewhat Team to gain the lead. Then a Somewhat runner got lost in Glenwood Springs and the Prostates regained the lead and held it to the end.


Without the "logistics" issues the two teams would have finished with "who knows" on top. But that's relay racing... Great Job to All.

Breckenridge Golf Course the Two Vans Meet

It was fun running and battling for the overall this year with the two teams and the other contenders such as Beaver Creek and the Old Farleks. The Old Fartleks our nemesis ended up 4th overall with a time of 22:13, congratulations to them, they are tough.

2010 Colorado Relay Results

Photos for the 2010 Relay

Somewhat Pickled Finishes the Race and Picks up the Schwag. Nice Belt Buckles this year

The race results were a mess this year and were not posted at the finish. At one point the Prostates were listed in last place and then corrected with the Pickled Prostates in first place. They have since corrected the results for the Young Guns a 5 person Ultra team to be the first place team (incorrect starting time). The Young Guns were correctly awarded the trophy at the end with a time of 20:03. Congratulations to them they were an amazing Ultra Team (5 Runners) and deserved the win.

We finished

We finished. Interesting race between the two teams. With a couple of lead changes in the night. Good times and a good story to tell.

Results are not posted till 12. We think the prostates finished in 21:49 and the somewhats were 22:10
From Dennis via BlackBerry

First four legs

Finished first four legs at 10:49. 13 minutes ahead of prediction. 2nd place overall. Somewhat pickled finished at 10:56 8 minutes ahead of prediction. 4th place overall.

Leg 5 starts at burning bear for both teams at 12:00.
From Dennis via BlackBerry

We are off

We started from Georgetown at 9. Both teams were at 20:19 at the exchange. Patrick is running the first double now.
From Dennis via BlackBerry

2010 Colorado Relay Lineups

The Pickled Prostates
1 Patrick Rutty
2 Patrick (2)/Steve R (12)/Dennis (22)
3 Steve Read
4 Tim Coyle
5 Jeff Delaney
6 Craig Carver
7 Steve Cann
8 Scott Hajicek
9 Bob Basse
10 Dennis McConnel

Somewhat Pickled
1 Will Doermann
2 Kern Karkos
3 Matt Mussetter
4 Diann Toll
5 Nicole Mahobian
6 Howard McCarthy
7 Jackie Lewis
8 Craig Murray
9 Jonathan Herrick
10 Zach McConnel

Due to an injury to Andre, the Pickled Prostates will be running with 9 runners this year. Patrick, Steve and Dennis will be splitting Runner 2 legs.

The projected finish times for both teams are 21 Hours 37 Minutes, should be a fun, interesting race.

Both Teams start at 9:00 in Georgetown and 12:00 at Burning Bear.

Epic Cache-Teton Relay

Bob Basse and Dennis McConnel ran the Epic Cache-Teton relay August 12-13th, 2010. They ran on a mixed/coed Team Anadarko Petroleum. Sharon Good was the team captain and it was sponsored by Anadarko.


The team did well on the 195 mile course from Logan, Utah to Teton Village, Wyoming. Finishing the 12 Person 195 Mile race in 24:34:36. They won the Mixed Division and finished 3rd Overall.



Team Anadarko. Dennis, Ana, Jason, Sherry, Adrienne, Shane, Cary,
Sharon (Captain), Stephanie, Neil, Lonnie and Bob.



Bob Smiles after finishing leg 8 and handing off to Dennis running in the background.
Somewhere in Idaho, in the middle of hot day.

Cache Teton Relay 2010 Results

Bergen Peak Run - August 7th

Andre is hosting his 2nd Annual Bergen Peak Group run and Brunch in Evergreen on Saturday August 7th.

Meet at Andre's house at 7:30 and run starts at 8:00.

It is 11 miles round trip up to Bergen Peak with great views at the top.
2000 Feet of evelvation gain on 3 miles of trails. A great workout.

Afterwards Andre and his wife have a great Brunch waiting on the deck of the home. You have to run the route to eat the brunch though.

All downtown Y runners and pickles are invited. Leave a comment here or let Andre know if you can make it by August 4th.

We will send directions to his house by email to those attending.

Buffalo Springs Half Iron Man - Scott Hajicek

Scott Hajicek did the Buffalo Springs Half Iron Man Triathlon on June 27, 2010 in Lubbock, Texas.

Scott finished in 5:02:40, finishing 3rd in his division and 402 Overall.

Scott's Splits were 32:24 for the swim, 2:44:03 for the Bike and 1:41:32 for the half Marathon.

Great Job Scott.

Race Results for Buffalo Springs 1/2 Iron Man
http://onlineraceresults.com/race/view_race.php#racetop

Mount Evans Ascent 6/19/2010

Four downtown YMCA runners ran and finished the Mount Evans Ascent this year. The weather was perfect with warm temperatures, sun, and very little wind (for Mt. Evans). Craig C had to leave right after finishing to deal with his cabin, and Dave had to go directly to the San Juans to attend to a forest fire there. Thus we did not exchange exaggerated stories of our epic adventures on the mountain. Come out to run this week at lunch to hear first hand accounts.

PLACE NAME AGE SEXPLC DIV DIVPLC GUN TIME NET TIME PACE
24 CRAIG MURRAY 37 21 M35-39 4 2:23:20 2:23:17 9:53
59 CHRIS KAMPER 46 51 M45-49 8 2:35:24 2:35:22 10:43
166 CRAIG CARVER 61 122 M60-64 4 3:04:21 3:04:18 12:43
294 DAVID HAMMOND 54 202 M50-54 14 3:33:32 3:33:15 14:43

Complete Results:http://www.myentryfee.com/results/RaceList.aspx?target=218

Craig M's Garmin Data:http://connect.garmin.com/activity/37469647

Post By Craig M

Grandma's Marathon - Steve Read

Steve Read ran Grandma's Marathon on June 19th, 2010 in Duluth Minnesota.
Steve finished the Marathon in 3:08:27 a 7:12 pace.
He finished 212th out of 5597 runners.

Nice Job Steve. That's the fastest Marathon by anyone from our group in a while.

Race Results for Grandma's Marathon

Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run

The Garden of the Gods 10 Mile race was Sunday 6/13/2010. This is a tough course at the Garden of the Gods park in Colorado Springs. It is also a very compettetive race.

Running this year from our group,

Bob Basse ran it in 1:11:14, 94th overall and 6th in his Age Group.

Jill Parker ran it in 1:36:06,, 965th overall 23rd in her Age Group.

Results for Garden of the Gods

Prostates get Keys to Track

Victory in the Track Saga. Thanks to the efforts of Craig and others in the group, we now have a permit and a key to the East High School Track (where Craig has been running since it was built before we were locked out 3 years ago).

Here is a follow up Editorial written by Alicia with regards to the DPS track policy.

http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_15262718

Now that we have a track to run on again, no excuses right? See you on Tuesday's.

See Dennis, Craig or Chris for details about getting access to the Track.

Response from DPS regarding the Article
http://blogs.denverpost.com/eletters/2010/06/13/use-of-dps-tracks/

Steamboat Marathon 6/6/2010

Bob Basse ran the Steamboat Marathon in 3:26:18.
Bob finished in 20th Overall Place and 3rd in His Division.

Steamboat Springs Marathon Results

Congratulations Bob, nice job.

This is "Energizer Bunny" Bob's 2nd Marathon in 3 weeks with a "training" marathon run at Colfax.
And yes he was running with the group on Monday after the race.