2nd Annual Moonlight Ramble Trail Race

Cape Girardeau, MO -- December 15, 2012 (Results @ Missouri Running Company Cape Girardeau: http://www.moruncocape.com/moonlight-ramble-results.html )

Photo by Tim Vollink

No Vacancy!  The 2012 Moonlight Ramble is officially a sellout.  A rainy start to the weekend has left the course soft and sloppy for some night-time racing.  Falls were common.  As evidenced by all the muddy gear, instead of "leaving it all on the course", several runners brought some of the course with them to the finish line.  In the end, Joe Windeknecht and Brigitte Stotter will claim their rocks and jog away in a fresh pair of New Balance shoes. The race series is once again a big hit and successfully promotes area trail running.  The trail running and racing "buzz" among the local running community and on social media continues to see a rise.



--KBramlett

MOONLIGHT RAMBLE OVERALL AND AGE GROUP WINNERS
MALE OVERALL: Joe Windeknecht (29:21)			FEMALE OVERALL: Brigitte Stotter (36:47)
01-19	Ethan Seyer (30:22)		01-19	Madeline McDonald (41:54)
20-24	Chris Crossett (33:40)		20-29	Laura Kelly (58:41)
30-34	Patrick Watson (32:08)		30-34	Rachel Zahner (42:26)
35-39	Doug Havlin (32:42)		35-39	Mary Evans (37:04)
40-44	Doug Ambler (32:14)		40-49	Marcy Ambler (40:20)
45-49	Mark Hahn (33:08)		50-59	Peggy Hill (54:56)
50-59	Paul Mell (39:14)
60-99	Dave Hardesty (54:55)

Photo by Tim Vollink

Brigitte Stotter
(photo by Marcus Janzow)

Joe Windeknecht
(photo by Marcus Janzow)

For Joe Windeknecht, a start to finish lead in the Moonlight Ramble results in a come from behind overall male series championship.  Joe's 29:21 ramble betters his 30:17 turkey time for a victory spread of nearly two minutes over Meandering Turkey winner Clayton Myers (61:24).  Brock Kasten (62:04), Patrick Watson (63:39), and Shaun Rellergert (63:46) are the top males.

 

Brigitte Stotter defends her 2011 overall female championship with a combind time of 71:38.  Brigitte shaves nearly 5:00 minutes off her previous year's winning time to outpace Mary Evans who is second with a 72:43.  Madeline McDonald (78:55), Marcy Ambler (79:34), and Heather Fisher (82:23) lead the series overall female field.

SERIES OVERALL AND AGE GROUP WINNERS
MALE OVERALL: Joe Windeknecht (59:38)			FEMALE OVERALL: Brigitte Stotter (71:38)
01-19	Clayton Myers (61:24)		01-19	Madeline McDonald (78:55)
20-24	Chris Crossett (67:04)		20-29	Tara Calkins (101:20)
30-34	Patrick Watson (63:39)		30-34	Jennifer Maroscher (83:14)
35-39	Andy Johnson (65:10)		35-39	Mary Evans (72:43)
40-44	Doug Ambler (64:25)		40-49	Marcy Ambler (79:34)
45-49	Dennis Kempf (67:09)		50-59	Peggy Hill (103:22)
50-59	Gerald Jackson (101:43)
60-99	Dave Hardesty (105:22)

 

2012 Jingle Bell 5K Run/1 Mile Walk

Cape Girardeau, MO -- December 8, 2012 (Results @ Cape Road Runners: (http://www.caperoadrunners.org/results.htm)

312 total entrants to this annual event which raises funds for Arthritis research.

This course is hilly with a long, double-crestng hill during the 3rd mile as you move up Gordonville Road toward the hospital.  Despite the hills, this course runs deceptively fast.

Sandy Duncan again coordinates this event and, like past years, does a fantastic job from start to finish. 

When asked about the event, Sandy stated "The Jingle Bell Run had a record attendance this year-over 300.  It was great to see so many people come out for a great cause.  It's always a fun way to kick off the holidays."

Overall Male and Female Winners:  Matt Pfau - 16:48 and Nicole Clippard - 20:43

Age Group Winners:

14 and Under:
Male:  Quentin Little - 23:46
Female:  Kate Bangert - 26:44

15-19:
Male:  Clayton Myers - 18:00
Female:  Elizabeth Hefner - 25:36

20-24:
Male:  Marc Thomas - 23:30
Female:  Michelle Payne - 25:26

25-29:
Male:  Kevin Niedbalski - 25:37
Female:  Nicole Bolen - 21:48 and 2nd OA Female

30-34:
Male:  Ross McFerron - 18:57
Female:  Kim Wheeler - 30:14

35-39:
Male:  Andy Johnson - 18:12
Female - Chellie Jannin - 22:23 and 3rd OA Female

40-44:
Male:  Quent Kasten - 23:09
Female:  Jennifer Parker - 26:24

45-49:
Male:  Kevin Hammes - 17:23
Female:  Deana Wilkerson - 24:20

50-54:
Male:  Ron Rosati - 20:42
Female:  Paula Castleman - 24:04 and 4th OA Female

55-59:
Male:  Dan Farrar - 22:35
Female:  Joyce Mcintosh - 23:32 and 6th OA Female

60+:
Male:  Mitch Gerber - 22:54
Female:  Renee Brown - 26:29

Front Runners Off at the Gun: (L to R) Matt Pfau - 1st OA, Joe Windeknecht - 5th OA,
Brandon Bryant - 9th OA, Kevin Hammes - 2nd OA, and Jay Townsend - 6th OA.

---KHammes

Kim McDowell Memorial Toy Box Mile

Cape Girardeau, MO -- November 17, 2012 (Results @ Missouri Running Company Cape Girardeau: http://www.moruncocape.com/kim-mcdowell-memorial-toybox-run.html)

"In 1998, Kim McDowell organized the first Toy Box One Mile Run.  Same as this year, unwrapped toys were collected for the Toy Box (sponsored by the Cape Jaycees).  Kim wanted to make sure every child had a toy at Christmas.  At the finish line for the runners, she gave everyone a Christmas ornament as they crossed the finish line.  In 2010 Kim McDowell lost her battle with cancer.  We miss her and her love for children, so we dedicate this race in her memory.  (And to make sure every child has a toy at Christmas.)"

--Terri Baker

 

An unseasonably warm late November evening and newly renovated Broadway Corridor highlight the 2012 Toy Box Mile.  At dusk, ninety-two runners and walkers are on the starting line next to the entrance to Capaha Park.  Taking off ahead of The Parade of Lights, the group races one mile straight down a sparkling Broadway lined with hundreds of cheering parade-goers to the banks of the Mississippi River.  In addition to the actual race, a costume contest is held with this year's winners (Ross Tilghman, Kaitlyn Bohnsack, Rhonda Windeknecht, and John Atkinson) receiving prizes from Missouri Running Company.  A unique running experience for a good cause, and one recommended to all area runners and walkers...and where else would you ever witness a lighted Christmas Box run a sub-5:00 minute mile?

 

 

TOP TEN FINISHERS
MALE TOP 10 OVERALL:			FEMALE TOP 10 OVERALL:
TIME	NAME (AGE)		TIME	NAME (AGE)
4:15	Zach Young (29)		6:13	Maddy McDonald (15)
4:37	Matt Pfau (25)		6:52	Holly Rutherford (16)
4:49	Billy Leighton (17)		6:56	Hannah Landewe (12)
4:52	Roy Leighton (19)		7:04	Allie Pujol (13)
4:57	Ross Tilghman (30)		7:07	Kasie Essner (26)
4:57	Kevin Hammes (47)		7:11	Shayna Seyer (15)
4:58	Clayton Myers (18)		7:15	Tara Calkins (23)
5:17	Ross McFerron (31)		7:16	Tiffney Smith (38)
5:29	Kevin Bramlett (51)		7:16	Hannah Glueck (14)
5:40	Hezekiah Wood (17)		7:21	Carry Pujol (11)

Zach Young: Hitched to Rudolph and ready to roll (photo by Tracy Vaughan).

2nd Annual Gobble Wobble 5K

Cape Girardeau, MO -- November 22, 2012 (Results @ Cape Road Runners: (http://www.caperoadrunners.org/results.htm)
  

Over 200 runners and walkers gather at the starting line for the
2012 Gobble Wobble (photo by Tim Vollink).

Thanksgiving morning and the Second Annual Gobble Wobble 5K is set for its first running as part of the Cape Road Runners Grand Prix.  The next to last race in the series originates from The Osage Center and features a flat out-and-back course on the LaCroix Trail.  Over 200 runners and walkers, including several full families and first timers, are out in force on this crisp morning for some pre-feasting exercise.  A dense and chilly fog hangs over the area and will provide a backdrop for Tim Vollink to capture some of the most artful running photos ever snapped at a local running event.

 

Matt Pfau (17:14) will start strong, survive a tumble at the turnaround, and cruise in unchallenged for the overall win.  Less than one second will separate Notre Dame running teammates Jacob Meadors (17:26.40) and Michael Nelson (17:26.81) for second and third overall.  Two more Bulldogs, Clayton Meyers (17:41) and Brock Kasten (18:11) will cross the line next, with 1984 SEMO National Championship Team and Missouri Sports Hall of Fame member Jay Townsend sixth (18:34).

 

Former Jackson High standout, and current SEMO runner Lindsey Seabaugh finishes ahead of all female competitors with her 19:53.  Breanna Conklin (20:26) and Ashley Schmittzehe (20:30) are two and three.  Nichole Clippard is also in under twenty-one minutes with a 20:45 for fourth.  Season Kaminski finishes out the top five at 22:01.

Overall Winner Matt Pfau pulls away early with Brock Kasten, Adam Raines, and
Clayton Meyers in tow (photo by Zach Young).

Female Overall Winner: Lindsey Seabaugh (photo by Tim Vollink).
 

All participants received finisher medals.  Awards were presented for male and female overall and the top five in each age division.  Overall and age group winners are listed below.  Proceeds from the race go to support the non-for-profit SEMO Tri Team Club.  Nearly three hundred of Zach Young's race photographs can be viewed by following this link:

 

https://plus.google.com/photos/113865987080693891294/albums#photos/113865987080693891294/albums/5814838616446349617

OVERALL AND AGE GROUP WINNERS
MALE OVERALL: Matt Pfau (17:14)			FEMALE OVERALL: Lindsey Seabaugh (19:53)
01-12	Nathan Phelps (22:59)		01-12	Hannah Dodson (26:16)
13-19	Jacob Meadors (17:26)		13-19	Breanna Conklin (20:26)
20-29	Michael Adams (18:59)		20-29	Jennifer Huo (23:58)
30-39	Hunter Lane (19:31)		30-39	Nichole Clippard (20:45)
40-49	Jay Townsend (18:34)		40-49	Diane Diebold (22:25)
50-59	David Borum (23:16)		50-59	Joyce McIntosh (24:13)
60-99	Mitch Gerber (22:49)		60-99	Renee Brown (26:14)

--KBramlett

 

Jacob Meadors and Michael Nelson make the lean for second overall (photo by Zach Young).

Female Second Overall: Breanna Conklin (photo by Zach Young).

Female Third Overall: Ashley Schmittzehe (photo by Zach Young).
 

The face of a real runner.  Tim Vollink captures 10-year old Blake Matheney
as he emerges from Cape Woods (photo by Tim Vollink).
 

(photo by Tim Vollink)