Lynwood on Mission 5K

Cape Girardeau, MO -- August 20, 2011
(Results @ Cape Road Runners: http://www.caperoadrunners.org/results.htm )


August 20, 2011 was another nice summer day in SE Missouri and many runners and walkers came out to support the cause for the Lynwood 5K 2011 edition.  The temperature was 74 degrees and humid at the start of the race but the cloud cover helped to keep the sun off the runners and volunteers.

The course was a challenging one as the participants had to deal with a rather large hill during the first 3/4 mile of the course then work through rolling hills on the out-and-back course prior to a quick finish courtesy of the same large hill. 

Bryan Kelpe of Cape Girardeau took the lead from the gun and raced up the hill and through the first mile in 5:35 pace.  He was followed by the rest of the pack and they trailed him throughout the course and back into the Lynwood parking area through the Roadrunners finish chute.  Bryan fought through a difficult sidestitch mid-race and finished strong with a 17:32.  Second place went to Kevin Hammes of Scott City with a time of 17:38.   Local master's runners Joe Windeknecht and Steve Schmittzehee were 3rd and 4th to cross the finish line and the expert timing of Shannon Aldridge and his young assistant.  Chellie Jannin won the women's overall title with another solid race.

Lenny Martin and his large group of volunteers served up a delicious post-run spread and many participants walked away with a vast array of door prizes.  A very nice race set-up;  The kid's races were also well attended.

-K.Hammes



OVERALL AND AGE GROUP WINNERS
MALE OVERALL: Bryan Kelpe (17:32)			FEMALE OVERALL: Chellie Jannin (23:35)
01-19	Kurt McDowell (24:06)		01-19
20-24	Cody Green (20:04)		20-24	Evie Smith (27:57)
25-29	Jeremy Smith (20:56)		25-29	Barb Kelly (25:46)
30-34	Jason Bandermann (22:52)		30-34	Alyssa Seabaugh (27:10)
35-39	Brian Pickard (23:23)		35-39	Jessica Rosati (26:44)
40-44	Joe Windeknecht (19:13)		40-44	Jacquie Maxton (24:52)
45-49	Kevin Hammes (17:39)		45-49	Kim Mitchell (30:50)
50-54	Ron Rosati (22:09)		50-54	Paula Castleman (26:27)
55-59	Walt Schroeder (26:58)		55-59	Karen Stover (28:37)
60-64	Dennis Goodman (29:24)		60-64
65-99	Gary Reutzel (37:04)		65-69	Peggy Griggs (47:09)

2011 Lynwood on Mission 5K / Fun Run.

Overall Winners: Bryan Kelpe and Chell Jannin.

Second Overall: Kevin Hammes.



Third Overall: Joe Windeknecht.
 

50-55 Age Group Winner Ron Rosati: The classic finish photo.



14th Annual Jackson Homecomer 5K

Jackson, MO -- July 26, 2011

Race Director Shane Anderson gives instructions to the 100+ runners lined up to
race in the 100+ heat index. 

Overall winner Eric Schott (left) and William Woods' Cody Kern (right) take charge
early and lead from start to finish.

Two area running legends: Art Waddle (left), who will finish third overall this
evening, and Dr. Mark Hosler (right) talk it over before the start.

Hoops for Life Two

Cape Girardeau, MO -- July 23, 2011
(Results @ Cape Road Runners: http://www.caperoadrunners.org/results.htm )
(Race photos available from Goddard Photography:http://www.goddardphotographyonline.com/p105005627  )

What could ever top 2010's Hoops for Life?  Answer: Hoops for Life Two.  No words are necessary as the numbers say it all...562 entries, 17:55 new male course record, 21:09 new female course record, and most impressive, $9,100.00 for Pediatric Brain Tumor Research.  Sahara "Hoops" Aldridge once again works her magic to pull the local running community together for what is becoming the biggest birthday party in the region.  Another special day organized by two special individuals for a very special little girl.

Bryan Kelpe blisters the course in a record-setting time of 17:55.  Diane Strong makes a statement that she will be a force to be reckoned with over the coming months.  Other winners were:

MALE AGE GROUP WINNERS: U19     Jacob Cieslewicz (19:19) 20-29 – Dustin Farrar (21:43) 30-39 – Andy Johnson (20:23) 40-49 – Joe Wndeknecht (19:49) 50+    – Ron Rosati (22:59)

FEMALE AGE GROUP WINNERS: U19   – Kristen Dippold (21:19) 20-29 – Julie Wunderlich (21:47) 30-39 – Nichole Clippard (22:35) 40-49 – Carol Winter (26:44) 50+    – Carol Dippold (26:43)

Hoops for Life Two -- July 23, 2011 (Photo by Amy Aldridge)

Kiwanis Park is overtaken by the 500+ participants.  (Photo by Taylor Vaughan)

Overall Winner Bryan Kelpe (Photo by Amy Aldridge).

Female Overall Winner Diane Strong.