USATF
I didn’t give Tom Steenkamer credit for writing last week’s USATF section. I’m sure the reader could tell a difference in writing style (lack of exclamation points, for one thing) but I wanted to make it official.
I’ve really appreciated Tom’s putting together this section each time. He’s made my job very easy.
With that the USATF team, especially coordinators Tom Steenkamer and Rich Szymanski, take a well-deserved winter break! Thanks all! Pike Creek is very proud of each and every one of you!
Happy Holidays! May you enjoy the time with your friends and family!
It’s been a slow racing week but people have sent in times. The presses must keep running!
Leprechaun Leap 5k
Joel Schiller has arranged a special PCVRC-only rate of $20 for the Leprechaun Leap 5k on March 7th, benefiting the Ministry of Caring. You must register by mail and the envelope must be postmarked by January 1st. (Online registrations won’t get the discount.) Here is the universal entry form to print out and mail in.
You can pay with cash or check and mail the form to:
Races2Run
P.O. Box 24
Montchanin, DE 19710
See you there!
Central YMCA Indoor Triathlon/Duathlon
Joel Schiller is the race director for a very unique race. There are three stages: a 20-lap pool swim, a 15-mile SPIN bike ride and a 3-mile treadmill run. Start time slots run between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM. You get to choose your start and the order you do the stages in. Transition times do not count so you’re not penalized if your transitions are slower than most. If you do the duathlon you can choose from any of the three stage types!
Registration is only $20 (until January 31st, $25 afterward and day-of) and you get a tech t-shirt and a finisher’s medal! Here’s the link to sign up online. (Online registration closes on Feb. 26th. Day-of registration will be available, starting at 8 AM.)
Race Results, Reviews and Accomplishments:
(Lots of people competed in the local races so please e-mail in if you aren’t listed below.)
Diane Kukich took 9th place in her age group at the USATF Championships 6k, finishing in 29:16 and an age-grade score of 81.23! Great job Diane!
(Photo Credit: Mark DeNio)
Carll Human decided he was tired of sitting around on Sunday after doing a big race on Saturday. On December 6th and 7th he completed the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Heavy Medal Remix Challenge, completing a 10k on Saturday and a half marathon on Sunday! Carll did the 10k in 49:29 and the half-marathon in 1:52:12. He not only earned a medal for each event but then got the Remix Challenge medal for participants who did the 10k and then the half or full marathons! Hope he has a broad neck to hold all that bling!
Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio 10k
(December 6th – San Antonio, TX)
Carll Human 49:29
Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Half Marathon
(December 7th – San Antonio, TX)
Carll Human 1:52:12
USATF XC Championships – Masters Women 6k
(December 13th – Bethlehem, PA)
Diane Kukich 29:16