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t h e s t r i d e rIn this issue: ANNA HANTACK & DAVE YOUNGER are Desert Champions !

Jeff Friedman and Becky Kirschenmann quickest @ Turkey Flats !M M S TRAIL-SERIES Ends soon !

James Roche wins (& sets (w)record) Grand Mesa Ultra 55k !Thanks to all Striders who have helped with local “trail-building/maintenance” !

What does “coming soon – CC @ w/s” mean? and what does “the leap-frogging stopped” mean? (mysteries of the MMS Board (or bored?) Directors meetings …)

Thanks Tom Ela, Karla Nephew, Corey Hinman, Gerhard Rill (Foot Support Group), and Paul Wubben for contributions to the NL

Next issue: We would have reported on this, but as of “press time” the results are either “not there” (or “difficult to find”) Mary’s Loop/Kokopelli Classic)

On July 29 Saturday, and, for some, Sunday – were held the Grand Mesa Ultra Runs! 16 hardy souls (does that translate to 32 calloused soles?) finished the 100 miles; 17 negotiated the 50-mile; 47 runners survived the 55k; while 59 men and women settled for the short event of the weekend, a brisk (yeah, right …) but still scenic 30k. All the races traversed and zig-zagged over the top and sides of the G.M., with the Mesa-top Trailhead as the start/finish. Mark Marzen (30, from Denver) won the LONG RUN, in 22 hours, 40 minutes and some seconds. 2nd was 50-years-young Scott Buser (from Kentucky), 23 hours, 42 min. 4th and 5th were Grand Junction runners Andre Michaud and Jeff Friedman, 27:34 and 27:44. In 13th was winning lady Melissa Pizarro (31) from Jamestown (CO), 32:48. The half-century’s fastests were Gordon Gianniny (20, from Durango), whose 7:42:13 gave him a 2.5-hour margin over runner-up; and Christi Haswell (4th over-all, 41-years-young, from Sheridan (WY)) – 10:21:18.

JAMES ROCHE (30, lists the Happy Valley as his home address) was over-all winner in the 55k (a bit over 34 miles). His 5:09:36 is the course record? (probably). 2nd was Caleb Palmer from Littleton, 5:27:38. Two places later was Palisade’s Ben Hauschulz (32) with 6:23:05. Next (5th) was women’s winner Jennifer Russell (38, from Fraser), 6:41:23. Greg Hewitt was 18th (7:49:22) and was first over 50 (he’s 61). Laura Venner was 7th female – 7:53:46 in 20th place. Other Grand Valley finishers included Brad Rugel, Kate Avery, Penny Vercelline, Jim McLaughlin, Karla Nephew, and Chris Pack.

Jess Palmer (36, from Parker) and Laura Cook (29, also Parker) were first man and woman in the 30k. Jess had 2:45:00 of scenery enjoyment (or not) and Laura had 3:24:02 of fun. Donnie Tietsema was 6 th over-all (3:23:11) and Jeremy Gerlach 11th (3:31:44). Ernie Langelier trotted in 15th and his 3:43:53 was good for second-master! (He’s 65). Rochelle Kriegshauser was next (16th), 3:49:48 and this half-century-years-young lady was 3rd over-all and first master! Matthews Koch and Udovitsch (yes, Mr. K and U are both “Matt”) were 18 th and 21st finishers in this race. There were several more Grand Valley residents who participated – read all about it at www.grandmesaultras.com

The Aug. 5, DESERT CHAMPIONSHIPS, 3-DAM(n) CourseThis year we saw 13 runners. Participation numbers have varied widely over the years, some with more than double this year’s attendance, and a few with less. “Ya’ never know …”

The Race Director summarizes: “(Weather was ) cool, dry, winds from S & SE. No flags pulled out and (hence) no-one lost! Two GPS’s were 4.9. Previously, there was one at 5.5 (& 5.7!) – so henceforth we’ll call the race distance 5 miles.

It is a very interesting course but might be better-attended if longer.Decades ago we had a run to the “Flat-Top” which is west* of the old “Triple Jump” – it was

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listed at 7 miles. If there is enough interest, we can do it next year.Tom Ela checked the flags Friday evening and picked them up on his mountain bike on

Saturday. I really appreciated this!*Dr. W wrote “east” for Flat-Top direction from old “Triple Jump” course. Editor may be wrong,

but I think he meant the big flat-top feature to the northwest.

3-Dam 5-mile Desert-Run finishers: 1. DAVE YOUNGER, 38:52 2. Bryan Baroffio, 42:163. ANNA HANTACK, 43:18 4. Joe Schwarz, 44:27 5. Ernie Langelier, 47:54

6. Andy Winnefeld, 49:52 7. Tom Ela, 50:17 8. Laura Venner, 51:30 9. Karla Nephew, 51:30 10. Kristin Coakley, 56:59 11. Liz Norris, 61:34 12. Conrad Cole, 70:04 and winner of the category of “most time spent enjoying the course” – Paul Wubben, 1:40:47

MMS Directors meeting --> August 1: Conrad and Tom volunteered to meet with the BLM – “our (MMS) annual deal” – MMS pays $100 for permission/blessing/acknowledgement for all or our events on BLM land in a given year. The meeting occurred Aug. 9 – hope to have a report next NL issue. Conrad may purchase a quieter new generator for powering whatever (especially the computer and printer, and finish-line arch) – for the MMS “timing crew”. Our present one is “noisy.” Also to be purchased is a “groover” tent for the occasional porta-potty BLM requirement. We would then $ell our old generator.

A “new run” was introduced: Oct. 8 (Sunday) at the Old Spanish Trail (Whitewater parking lot) – a 5-mile CCW loop with Corey Hinman as race director. Tentatively this race will be a trial/test of the “new” chip-timing system. Also mentioned was the ¿last-minute scheduled? PALISADE FESTIVAL RACE which occurred August 19. Sorry, the Editor did not know of this event until the Aug. 1 meeting. Karla N talked of the Grand Mesa Ultra races – she ran 55 k and had 8 hours of enjoying the scenery, whereas James Roche set the 55k course record in a bit over 5 hours.

A proposal was made to acquire more MMS racing singlets – and hats, as almost all of those have been sold. The editor had a note “coming soon CC @ W/S” the meaning of which has vanished from his mind as of this summarizing MMS Board meeting minutes.

We discussed the new timing system which the Editor surmises hasn’t been “officially” used yet. (It was used at the Orchard Mesa Lincoln 5k last April). There are some conveniences with this, and a possible inconvenience might be race-bib costs which incorporate the chip.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED on September 30 – the MMS gets a generous donation from the organizers of the annual bicycle TOUR OF THE MOON. We act as “sag-wagons” – drive our trucks or vans on the course to render assistance, much of which might be emotional/psychological affirmation, help with minor bike repairs (?), give rides to people who have already ridden enough even there are miles yet to go …

We deviated slightly from normal (?) running business. “Speaking of the Monument” – Conrad (and Sunday a.m. BushWhackers) sometimes go into the Monument after a vehicle has crashed off of the road above to see what they can find. “… lots of quarters. Jumper cables.” (Karla egged him on: “it’s like Christmas for Conrad …”) What’s at the bottom of Cold Shivers? “Lots of golf balls.” The Editor’s notes also include “The leap-frogging stopped …” (I’ve also forgotten what that’s about.) Speaking of trash-collecting, in 1971 Mr. Ela was a Garbage Man for Summit County. He recounted going up (old) Loveland Pass to pick-up after a moving van went off the road. Conrad, also a garbage collector at about that time, talked of being at the (actual historical) WOODSTOCK but didn’t pick up any garbage. (must have been on day’s off).

The M M S Directors, currently, are:SHERYL DOUGLAS -- President (& Keeper of the Keys). ANDY WINNEFELD – Vice-President.

TOM ELA – Membership (and much more!). CONRAD COLE – Treasurer.ROSCO BETUNADA -- Secretary, Newsletter, has a “2.62” bumper sticker on his car.

RANDEE BERGEN -- Web Site, and FaceBook.

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LARRY INGRAM -- Calendar, Race Director Consultant, Timing.Also assisting the MMS in various ways: COREY HINMAN (GVTA Liason), JULIE MALINGOWSKI (resident

meteorologist), KARLA NEPHEW (trail-race series honcho, or honchess)& a Director (“2 hats”. No, not J.R.) who wishes to remain Anonymous.

Deadline for submissions for next newsletter is about September 23. Email articles to nusratkhan@aol.com or ‘regular’ mail to

MMS, c/o Betunada, 230 Sunset Hills, Grand Jct., CO 81503

*** - MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL REMINDER <-- ***

Send your payment of $20 for individuals, $25 for a same-address family (of 2 or more) Mesa-Monument STRIDERS / Attn: Tom Ela / Membership

P.O. Box 3685 Grand Junction, CO 81502 MMS members get reduced rates at all the low-key local events. And reduced entries at many not-so-low-key events. You also receive the monthly email or paper newsletter usually with race entry forms and such delivered right to either your door or email-box. AND -- you get COLORADO RUNNER magazine 4 times a year!

At the Leadville Trail Marathon (June 17) MARTIN WIESIOLEK won the 50+ age group with 4:58:54 of fun (this time would have been 5th over-all in the female category, and there were 546 total finishers!). In the accompanying 15-mile run, ERNIE LANGELIER was 2nd for the 60+ runners (3:17:33). His time was also 4th for all runners 50 and over – there were 615 finishers in the 15-mile.

September (& later) C A L E N D A R Note: all phone numbers “970” unless indicated otherwise

Sept. 2, Sat., the SPUR-OF-THE-MOMENT 5K has been cancelled for this year.

Sunday, September 3, 8 AM Garfield Grumble 5ish-Mile Extreme Trail RunPalisade side Mt Garfield Trailhead Sign up on race day only Conrad 245-4243

Note: there (allegedly) will be new buns @ the Grumble!)

Sept. 9, Sat., 9 a.m. The Spirit of the Valley 5k – Run, Walk, ‘n Roll. St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 3888 27 ½ Road. 242-3293 or 773-6889, Rebecca Vroman, Race Coodinator. Registration for the 1k and 5k race begins at 8 a.m.  Both races start at 9 a.m. The 1k is great for racers who have children!  Kids 12 and under are free. The Spirit of the Valley 5k- Run, Walk, ‘n Roll brings together able-bodied and disabled racers of all ages and abilities for fellowship, competition, and fun.  This year's net proceeds will benefit local disabled veterans, and SAMS (Society of Anglican Missionaries and Senders). Our website is spiritofthevalley5k.org 

Sept. 9, 8 a.m. the IMOGENE PASS RUN undoubtedly is “filled up”. Either you’re “in” or have to wait ‘til next year. www.imogenerun.com

Saturday-Sunday, September 9-10 Desert Edge TriathlonsHighline Lake State Park, Loma Xterra off-road Tri om Sat, choice of Olympic or Sprint on Sun http://303triathlon.com/event/deserts-edge-triathlon-festival/

September 18, Monday, at Pollock Bench Trail.  This is one race you will not want to miss!  

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FINAL event of 2017 MMS Trail-Race series ! even if you have NOT participated or even have participated but think you might not “win” in regards points – just consider the “door prize” list ~

This year, we were fortunate to have some great prizes donated to the race series that we will raffle off after the final race. (must be present to participate). Everyone that participated in a race throughout the series will get one ticket per race they participated in.  Top three males and females will get an additional one, two, or three tickets.  The overall winners of the series will get an additional ticket.  Tickets will be placed in the “bucket” of the item that you would like to win.  You can place all your tickets in one raffle or try your hand at winning multiple items.

Items in the bucket raffle: Two passes to Iron Mountain Hot SpringsTwo passes to Glenwood Adventure Park Beats wireless headphonesSerac hammock and tree straps DrinkTank Tumbler with hot and cold lidsMountain Smith Cooler Tube + beer New Glarus Serendipity Fruit Beer and bottle jacketDog Lovers gift basket Nathan hydration belt Striders custom made BOCO Hat

(if race-helpers (not actual entrants) can enter one ticket – I’d go for the Iron Mountain Hot Springs!)

Sept. 23, Sat., 8:30 a.m. Golden Leaf half-Marathon, Snowmass to Aspen (trails) www.goldenleafrace.com NOTE: this event is “SOLD OUT” !

September 26, Tues, 7 p.m. Monthly MMS Directors meeting: Call 270-0109 for location & etc.

Sept. 30, Saturday – if you’re not riding in the annual Tour of the Moon bicycle tour – volunteers are needed for the MMS “Sag-Wagon” contingent. The club gets a generous donation for providing this!

Oct. 7, Sat., 8 a.m. 9th annual Cedaredge Applefest 5k www.active.com or applefest5k@gmail.com

OCT. 8, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – Old Spanish-Trail 5-mile desert run. Whitewater Parking Lot. Corey Hinman, R.D. More details next issue. In collaboration with the Old Spanish Trails Association, the Striders will be hosting a 5-mile race at the Old Spanish Trails/Gunnison Bluffs area on Sunday, October 8 th. Race starts at 9:30am at the Whitewater Old Spanish Trailhead. This free race will be timed using our new Jaguar timing system. Come out to enjoy a fall run on this historic trail!

Oct. 14, Sat. 10 a.m.? We have reason to believe that this fun and scenic event is not being held this year. The North Rim 20k & 8k, North Rim of Black Canyon – under the auspices of the SJMR. Readers, please advise if you hear otherwise.

Oct. 21, Saturday, 9 a.m. MMStrider’s Trail Work day! Meet at main parking lot at Devil’s Canyon off of Kingsview Road (south of CO River and then west from Fruita). See GVTA and Trail work notes elsewhere in this issue.

Oct. 22, Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Run to Whitewater – 18 mile point-to-point trail experience. Conrad, 245-4243

Join us for any of the 3 weekly training sessions: anyone (that is: come one, come all). NOTE: you DO NOT "HAVE TO" RUN -- show up and walk, even!

Every Wednesday, speed workout,  6 PMRiverfront Trail access from SW corner of Redlands Safeway parking lot (near Broadway and Monument Rd intersection). All abilities and speeds encouraged to join, Tom 773-3124  Group training run every Thursday,  6 PMTabeguache Trailhead on Monument Road. We'll be out there rain or shine. As always, this is casual and all shapes and speeds are welcome with various routes to choose from. We'll look out for you. Questions: Tom 970-773-3124  Group training trail run every Monday,  6 PM

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9/4 Devil's Canyon Trailhead 9/11 Pollock Canyon Trailhead, run Flume Canyon Loop9/18 Pollock Canyon Trailhead, run Pollock Bench Loop, Race #5 and FINALE in the Group Run Trail Series (start 6:15 pm) 9/25 Mary's Loop Trailhead, I-70 Loma Exit

We will rotate through these four locations in this order through the season. For all but Mary's Loop, take Colo Hwy 340 south from Fruita across the river and turn right at Kings View Rd. Follow through the subdivision and onto the gravel road. Devil's Canyon parking is soon after on the left, Pollock parking is a couple of miles further on the left.We run in all conditions. Like the Thursday night group, this is casual and all abilities are welcome with various distances to choose from. Tom 970-773-3124 

For more info, pictures and posts: www.mesamonumentstriders.com/ www.facebook.com/pages/Mesa-Monument-Striders/282653486288

Messages or to get on or off the list:    Tom Ela     nachtambule@aol.com

RECOVERY: THE FUTURE DEFINITION OF: FOOTBEAT

We have all run, cycled, skied or exerted ourselves to that infamous point of: “This is going to hurt tomorrow.” Usually as a part of an event or competition, motivating us to give our best and/or push the limits. This while ingesting various modalities of scientifically-proven or self-combined fuels: solid, liquid or somewhere in between.

Often a great physical effort is followed by a significant rest/recovery phase. Why R & R? We all know: “It’s not how fast your recover, it’s how well you recover fast.” Following physical exertion, our bodies continue to generate metabolic by-products which must be removed from the muscle tissue. Often DOMs (delayed-onset muscle soreness) is inevitable despite our post-activity hydration/nutrition efforts combined with cool-down and possible intervention: massage, hot tub, ice-bath, etc.

Some of us have invested in and used compression garments, both static (socks, sleeves, shirts, etc.) or dynamic (pneumatic recovery pants, vibration platforms, etc.) to enhance recovery by improving circulation. Many of us have seen pro athletes wearing compression suits hooked to a compressor which is plugged into an outlet after competition or training.

How many of us have access to or can afford a $1500 recovery suit? Regardless of one’s level of competition – effective, efficient and convenient recovery is a must if we want to follow our passion.

So … MESA-MONUMENT STRIDERS, you are on the leading edge of recovery here in Grand Junction, CO.Micro-Mobile Compression, a.k.a. Footbeat, is a locally-conceived, designed and assembled recovery

device (10 years in the making) – “no cords attached.” Footbeat is as effective as a recovery suit, totally portable and affordable. Wear it after a race while enjoying your favorite beverage, in the car, bus, plane on the way home. (A pair of slippers with a rechargeable recovery engine.)

Designed and developed by local health-care providers and assembled in G.J., patented world-wide, and proven – go to footbeat.com to review research papers.

Footbeat has been on limited release in G.J. since mid-May and has been placed on NBA, Olympic Soccer, MLB, cyclists, triathlon athletes as well as local running legends. For additional info go to footbeat.com or call Foot Support Group @ (970) 434-2727 to try a pair on.

Efficient, Expeditious Recovery to all ~Gerhard

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(Ed. Note: Mr. Gerhard Rill (Foot Support Group) a long-time MMS sponsor, included FootBeat information – and the actual slipper/shoe looks not only interesting, but something I’d like to try ~ )

MESA MONUMENT STRIDERS website: http://www.mesamonumentstriders.com – last we checked: WE NEED MORE PIXURES ~

also see the MMS FACEBOOK presence: www.facebook.com/pages/Mesa-Monument-Striders/282653486288

Other running websites:

sjmr.club ( SJMR ) San Juan Mountain Runners, 631 S. 2nd Street, Montrose, CO 81401

West Colorado GIRLS ON THE RUN: gotrwesterncolorado.org

Steamboat Springs: www.runningseries.com – this site should show all you need to know about most the Steamboat-area races. Get on their e-mailing list!

MOAB: moabhalfmarathon.com (Canyonlands HM/5M, Thelma&Louise HM/Relay, The Other Half, and the Winter-Sun 10k) -- also (435) 259-4525

rrca.org (road runners clubs of america) and colorado runner: www.coloradorunnermag.com

Support the underwriters / sponsors of the MESA-MONUMENT STRIDERS: The following:

Summit Canyon Mountaineering, the FOOT SUPPORT GROUP, and, maybe Rocky Mtn. Orthopedics

have assisted in keeping membership costs lower than they could be. And: they support running in the Grand Valley (& elsewhere). Support them if you can!

Rocky Mountain Orthopedics Association, 627 25 ½ Road, 242-3535

Summit Canyon Mountaineering 461 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501 (970) 243-2847 

FOOT SUPPORT GROUP Foot/gait/orthotics/bracing/modification specialists “European Craftsmanship – Biomechanical Design” 3212 F Road, Clifton, CO 81520 888-242-3881 or, in the 970 area code: 434-2727

Editor note: If I’ve OMITTED (or deleted) any current or would-be sponsors/underwriters, please let me know!

Striders Trail Work and GVTA Happenings: April 22 Strider's Trail Work Day: Thank you to all that volunteered their time for the 4/22 trail work day to make it a success! Eleven Striders participated and enjoyed a beautiful, sunny day and fun building brand-new trail. Chris Pipkin with the BLM, DJ Nephew and Corey led the group in working on the western end of the new Wrangler's trail extension.

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This new section of trail is set to open Spring of 2018. The Strider's have left their mark with helping to construct a portion of this new trail that will be enjoyed for many years to come.  Grand Valley Trails Alliance - July 25 Meeting Notes: MMS Attendees - Penny Vercelline & Corey Hinman  Old Spanish Trails 5 Mile Race Oct 8 – In collaboration with the Old Spanish Trails Association, the Striders will be hosting a 5-mile race at the Old Spanish Trails/Gunnison Bluffs area on Sunday, October 8 th. Race starts at 9:30am at the Whitewater Old Spanish Trailhead. This free race will be timed using our new Jaguar timing system. Come out to enjoy a fall run on this historic trail!  Fall Striders Trail Work Day Oct 21 - We will be working on installing new signs in the Devil’s Canyon trail area on Saturday, October 21st. No experience required and everyone is welcome to join. In collaboration with the National Public Lands Day project, the BLM will be providing tee-shirts for all volunteers. Meet at 9:00am in the main Devil’s Canyon trailhead lot off of Kingsview Road. Bring work gloves, sturdy shoes and a daypack with water, sunscreen, extra gear to carry to the work site. We will have a potluck afterwards- bring a dish to share! Contact Corey at 707-933-6328 with questions.  Curt’s Down Sign – The GVTA group addressed a rogue sign that was placed on the Curt’s down trail recently at the lunch loop area. The BLM confirmed that the trail remains multi-use and multi-directional for hikers, runners and bikers to share. The sign had stated the trail was for downhill mountain biking only and hikers were restricted. The BLM was going to make sure the sign was removed from the area. GVTA is planning to set up a small group sub-committee to address this recent incident and any additional conflicts that may still exist on this section of trail.

The editor had planned on attending the August 12 PYRO’S “PUSH IT UP” Trail Runs at the Flat Tops, north of Rifle. (Sigh … injuries.) www.pyroswings.com Looking at the FaceBook Page, seemed pretty well-attended, upbeat, enthusiastic!

Many “locals” (and friends) attended the Aug. 12, Mt. Sneffels Half-Marathon, (and Full Monty.)This/these events were based in Ridgeway – the M going round-trip UP & back – whereas the half-monty went downhill (800’ elev. Loss) from Ouray to Ridgeway. Of the almost 600 participants, 61 finished the long run. Won by (no kidding, look it up on the website) HORSECOW LONAC (age 32, Ft. Collins) with the day’s only sub-3-hour time: 2:50:08. Next in was Carl Nelson (Kansas) in 3:02:54. 3rd was Master’s fastest, Sean Meissner (Durango) in 3:10:19. BRIAN BAROFFIO was 9th, 3:43:07, 2nd in the 50+ a.g. NICOLE ATENCIO-OLEWILER (29, from Albuquerque) was ladie’s fastest, 3:55:31. 4th woman was MILAN HAUPT (age 18, from G.J.) in 4:15:26. John Oster (age 52), 4:37:44, was the only other Grand Valley resident we noticed. (Yeah, if we missed YOU, let us know!).

Over 500 people finished the half-M, and the 800’ downhill shows in the times: 1:05:56 by Wilson Kibogo (27, from C. Spgs), and the winning lady (10th over-all, age 27, also C. Spgs) Elvin Kibet – 1:14:39. Fastest male master was Stanley Boen (SantaFeNewMexico) – 1:12:59. From the Grand Valley were many finishers – no we did not write them all down (there were at least 20 in the “top” 150) – but, anyway: KYLE ELLER was 24 th, age 22 (3rd in a.g.) in 1:25:20. Nick Mosely was 51st in 1:38:16, and Kirk Hallam 53rd (1:38:43). Michael Charnick finished 60th in 1:41:33. Brian Thomas was 62nd in 1:42:39, Kyle Clark 69th with 1:44:22, and Shea Chubbuck ran 1:47:14 for 81st. Winning age group awards were 88th-place SAM MARUTZKY, whose 1:48:47 was 2nd > 60; and ROCHELLE KRIEGSHAUSER (92ND) with a 2nd > 50 for her 1:49:27. Congrats, kids !

 www.mtsneffelsmarathon.com

Turkey Flats Trail Run 6/25/2017

Place Name Age Time1 Jeff Friedman, 33 1:14:14 2 Dan Brillon, 51 1:18:19 3 Martin Wiesiolek, 0? 1:21:22 4 Becky Kirschenmann, 44 1:26:33 5 Jeff Recker, 54 1:27:50 6 Brad Rugel, 41 1:28:00 7 Ernie Langelier, 651:31:47 8 Josh Drews, 33 1:33:06 9 Kyle Stone, 49 1:38:44 10 Laura Venner, 35 1:40:42

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11 Norv Larson, 0?? 1:40:43 12 Richard Ruid, 56 1:40:48 13 Glenn Fitzgibbons, 42 1:41:40 14 Penny Vercelline, 45 1:45:07 15 Greg Hewitt, 61 1:45:30 16 Brian Buechler, 35 1:47:28 17 Tom Ela, 64 1:49:40 18 Steve Ela, 53 1:50:29 19 Karla Nephew, 37 1:50:40 20 Jim McLaughlin, 53 1:51:23 21 Cory Davis, 39 1:58:02 22 Andy Winnefeld, 46 2:05:45 23 Corey Hinman, 41 2:05:57 24 Liz Smith, 30 2:10:05 25 Randee Bergen, 51 2:22:00 26 Gordon Harbert, 57 2:22:00 27 Sudy Jahangin, 33 2:29:43 28 Chris Taggert, 32 2:29:43 29 Randy Larsen, 632:34:00 30 Sheryl Douglas, 66 2:35:00 31 Conrad Cole, 66 2:35:53 32 John Douglas, 62 3:00:00

Also out there with no time noted: Kelly Hewitt, Shanon McIntyre, Edmond Paspali*,Lara Schneider. *Ed started with everyone but made up his own course of over 15 miles and found his way back around 3 hours later.

August 14th: Seventeen Speedy Striders joined in the fun of the MMS Trail race #4 at Flume (5.25 miles). Donnie was the fastest male with a time of 40:16 and Kristi was the fastest female with a time of 53:02.  The after-party was a huge success with Scott grilling up elk burgers for all the hungry runners and Lori's peach pie was delicious.  Thank you to all that came to the fourth race of the season. 

Mark your calendars for the fifth and final race of the series on Monday, September 18 at Pollock Bench Trail.  This is one race you will not want to miss!  

This year, we were fortunate to have some great prizes donated to the race series that we will raffle off after the final race. (must be present to participate). Everyone that participated in a race throughout the series will get one ticket per race they participated in.  Top three males and females will get an additional one, two, or three tickets.  The overall winners of the series will get an additional ticket.  Tickets will be placed in the “bucket” of the item that you would like to win. You can place all your tickets in one raffle or try your hand at winning multiple items.

Race #4, Pollock: Women, over-all:Kristi Siman 53:02 Penny Vercilline 55:16 Lori Stone 57:39 Rebecca Fulmer 61:55

Men, over-all:Donnie Tietsema 40:16 Dan Brillion 40:23 Martin Wiesiolek 43:03 Scott Vig 45:35:00Michael Charnick 48:35 Jerry Fay 49:36 Joe Schwarz 52:28 Kyle Stone 55:28John Oster 57:19 Tommy Toast 57:23 Max Barnstead 58:09 Brian Buechler 61:55 Corey Davis 62:17:00   Accumulated point for series: MEN: Martin Wiesiolek 73 2. Donnie Tietsema 59 3. Dan Brillon, 56 4. Scott Vig, 49 5. Kyle Stone, 42 6. Cory Davis, 36 7. (tie) Max Barnstead 35 & Tommy Toast 35 9. (tie) Ed Paspali 34 & Jeremy Gerlach, 3411. Jim McLaughlin 32 12. (tie) Norv Larson 29 & Brian Buechler 29 14. Jerry Fay 27 15. Joe Schwarz 24 16. (tie) Ray Jensen 21 & Glenn Fitzgibbon 21 18. (tie) Marty Wacker 20 & James “Two Hat” Roche 20 20. Michael Charnick, 16 21. Brad Rugel 14 22. Josh Drews 13 23. Gary Kowalski 11 24. Chris Pack 9 25. Ernie Langlier 6 26. Andy Winnefeld 4

WOMEN: Kristi Siman, 58 2. Laura Venner, 56 3. Rebecca Fulmer 42 4. Esmeralda Rostel, 40 5. Penny Vercilline, 35 6. Kelly Curry, 34 7. Lori Stone 338. Roxana Jimenez 29 9. Melissa Doudna 19

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