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.

Deuces Wild Two-Mile

Cape Girardeau, MO -- July 16, 2011
(Results @ SplitMaster Timing: (http://www.splitmastertiming.com/assets/Duece's%20Wild%202%20Mile%20Final%20Results%202.pdf )

The Deuces Wild Two-Mile is area runners second opportunity of the summer to add their names to the list of state record holders. The course is a flat and fast out-and-back on the Cape LaCroix Trail, and forty men and women are at the starting line on a warm and humid summer morning. The choice of certified two-mile courses in the state is limited, so many state records fall today. Too many to list individually, but, pending verification, they are listed at: (http://www.staterunningrecords.com/asp/records.asp?state=MO). Former collegiate runner T.J. Mathews finishes at the front of the pack, while recent Notre Dame graduate Ashley Schmittzehe puts another female overall win on her 2011 resume’. Top finishers were:

TOP FIVE MALES:	TOP FIVE FEMALES:
T.J. Matthews (10:40) Kevin Bramlett (11:20) Paul Schell (11:35) Lars Monia (11:42) Jeremy Smith (11:52)	Ashley Schmittzehe (12:50) Jenya Zoughaib (14:06) Kathryn Wayman (14:07) Sarah Eftink (14:12) Erika Huddleston (15:16)

 



Deuces Wild Two-Mile Group Photo.





It had been over two years since I had raced the two-mile distance.  I was as clueless today as I was two years ago.  State record for 49-year old male was 16:23.  Felt pretty confident that would not be a problem.  Decided to approach the race as a “race” and not worry so much about a specific time.  Rather, would try to run smart and see where I could finish overall.  Checking out the field at the starting line, I expected many to go out very fast.  Not wanting to have to pass too many people on the narrow trail, I initially went out fast myself.  Was running in third place when I relaxed to get under control.  Fell back to fourth place briefly, but was back in third approaching the one-mile turnaround.  My Garmin was set to record 800 splits and first mile’s were 2:45 and 2:57 (5:42).  Was able to go by and pull away from Lars Monia at the turnaround only because he slipped down twice in the wet grass.  Coming back in second place, plan now was to run last mile as fast as I could while keeping my stride under control.  Locked in hard and finish with a 2:49 and 2:49 (5:38).  Better than expected and not only 49-year old record, but fastest masters time to date.  Great course set-up, race well-organized, cool dry-fit, and best awards of the year.

-K.Bramlett

Overall Winners: Kevin Bramlett (Male Masters), T.J. Matthews (Male Overall),
Ashley Schmittzehe (Female Overall), and Christy Johnson (Female Masters).

 　

2011 Healthpoint Independence Day 5K

Jackson, Missouri -- July 4, 2011
(Results @ Cape Road Runners: http://www.caperoadrunners.org/results.htm )

Seventh race in the 2011 Grand Prix Series and 350+ dedicated athletes wait out a 20-minute rain and lighting delay.  Field is filled with many of the area's best college and high school runners.  The young guns bring their speed and take 10 of the top 12 overall spots.  Missouri S&T's Wynn McClellan takes the overall with a 17:07.  Jackson High's all-stater Taylor Dickerson wins the female overall with an impressive 19:17.  Other age-group winners:

MALE AGE GROUP WINNERS: Under 14 – William Erwin (19:02) 15-19 – Tyson Stoverink (17:56) 20-24 – David Welker (20:08) 25-29 – Jeremy Smith (20:32) 30-34 – Joe Jacobs (19:42) 35-39 – Don Brown (18:43) 40-44 – Joe Windeknecht (19:11) 44-49 – Kevin Bramlett (18:45) 50-54 – Mark Kamp (23:00) 55-59 – Dan Farrar (23:35) 60-Over – David Hardesty (28:20)

FEMALE AGE GROUP WINNERS: Under 14 – Chelsea Drum (22:55) 15-19 – Lindsey Seabaugh (20:28) 20-24 – Alyssa Bollinger (23:05) 25-29 – Kate Wayman (23:51) 30-34 – Presi Sams (23:39) 35-39 – Melissa Schwab (23:37) 40-44 – Colleen Odam (24:58) 44-49 – Rhonda Miller (28:00) 50-54 – Cindy Drewett (24:48) 55-59 – Joan Farrar (38:22) 60-Over – Marilyn Bell (32:10)

This race has "sentimental" value for me.  Three years ago today, it was my first 5K.  Enjoyed it so much that I haven't stopped since.  Had another blast today as my son and his girlfriend from Rolla joined me for the second consecutive year.  Chipped another 0:51 seconds off my  course PR for a 10th overall finish.  Spent the last half of the race jousting with Don Brown as we dueled up and down the last two hills and tried to run down as many of the kids as we could reel in.  (Don out-kicked me of course!)  Splits of 6:05 / 6:07 / 5:58 / 0:35 as I'm finally starting to figure out how to race this challenging course.

-Kevin Bramlett



Rain delay over...play ball!  350+ toe the starting line.





Two old men chasing the jack-rabbits: Kevin Bramlett and Don Brown.



Furry 5K

Cape Girardeau, MO -- June 11, 2011

(Results @ Cape Road Runners: http://www.caperoadrunners.org/results.htm )

51 turnout to take on the hills in and around Capaha Park.  The Furry 5K is the fifth event in the 2011 Grand Prix.  Joe Windeknecht and Ashley Schmittzche continue their winning ways taking the male and female overalls.

TOP 3 MALES:

Joe Windeknecht  --  19:58
Josh Lester -- 20:05
Paul Schell -- 20:31

TOP 3 FEMALES:

Ashley Schmittzche -- 22:49
Chellie Jannin -- 24:58
Summer Hanks -- 25:04




2011 Furry 5K Group Shot (photo by Cape Road Runners)



3rd Annual 5KFVS 12 Run

Cape Girardeau, MO -- May 14, 2011
(Results @ SplitMaster Timing: http://www.splitmastertiming.com/assets/5Kfvs%20Final%20Results%20with%20Splits.pdf )
(Race photos available from Goddard Photography: http://www.goddardphotographyonline.com/f430416726 )

Good day to run. Hadn't planned on racing this one but Brandon's sectional race in St.L didn't start until noon so I had just enough time to "run and go". Elliott Shearon is the man today. Elliot stated he had biked around 240 miles for the week in prep for his upcoming Half-ironman races and his legs were hurting. We decided to go out together and then he could take off whenever he wished. He ended up pacing me through the entire course which was nice of him and helped me. I kept telling him to "go" from 2 miles on but he stayed with me until the final straight-away on Main Street. We then sprinted to the finish. My garmin mile splits were 5:49/5:47/5:46 and:23 seconds for the last .10 miles for a 17:45 second place finish to Elliot. Just enough rolling hills on the course to make it interesting and the only "tough" hill was getting up Independence street. Bramlett finishes a strong third with Joe W in fourth place.... Once again, the local Master's runners show up in force. SE Missouri definitely is a hotspot for the 40 and over running crowd. Well run event for a great cause.

-KHammes

All 500 slots filled for 3rd Annual 5KFVS 12 Run, but cool, rainy day scares a few away as there are only 344 on the starting line.  Race Director Stephanie Byars has a new course for 2011 which features lots of turns, challenging hills to finish off both the first and second miles, then one last cardio-blaster in the middle of mile three.  I'm not sure how much spunk will be in the "old man legs" after last week's hard 12K effort, but do have a plan on how I want to run the course, and will see how things shake out.  Start conservatively and finish first mile in 5th place overall.  Get to my "go" point on Fountain Steet having just moved into 3rd place, and the game plan fell into place.  Mile splits of 6:13 / 6:09 / 5:55 / and 0:27 on the downhill finish.  Third to Elliot Shearon and Kevin Hammes.  Joe Windeknecht and Paul Breitenstein both run solid sub-20s to take 4th and 5th respectively.  2011 Boston Marathoner Julie Wunderlich wins the female overall.  Stephanie continues to improve the event each year, and today raises nearly $10,000 for The United Way.

-KBramlett



344 participants head out from Hutson's Furniture in downtown Cape Girardeau.




Overall winner Elliot Shearon finishes seconds ahead of Kevin Hammes.




3rd Place Overall: Kevin Bramlett




4th Place Overall: Joe Windeknecht