the M M Strider OCTOBER 2016
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In this issue: semi-centenarian Mr. Valentine fastest @ “SPUR”
KERI NELSON, MARTIN WIESIOLEK*, GIFF WALTERS & CYNTHIA MALLECK fastest @ Mary’s Loop/Kokopelli !
Yes there WAS a Palisade Peach Festival race!
1st-annual (MM) Striders Trail Point SERIES concludes
Next month:? Will be just before the RimRock Marathon
Thanks Andy Winnefeld, Liz Norris, Larry Ingram, Angela Johnson, John Howe & Corey Hinman, for contributions to the NL
Aug. 27, Sat., 16-mile, and 8-mile. MARY’S LOOP & KOKOPELLI CLASSIC TRAIL RUNS – check mcsargt.com
Kokopelli Classic 16 Mile Race
Time: Name: Age: women! (time) Age
2:21:19 Martin Wiesiolek 50 2:16:51 Keri Nelson 35
2:27:50 Craig Burger 44 2:37:28 Keith Frates 55
2:30:00 Steve Green 54 2:44:54 Janel Anderson 48
2:37:44 Chris Wright 44 2:52:50 Aubrey Wells 33
2:40:22 Kyle Stone 48 2:53:59 Sarah Shrader 42
2:44:52 Greg Hewitt 60 2:57:42 Laura Wetstine 34
2:45:22 Lukas Miley 36 2:58:23 Emily Godfrey 36
2:45:36 Jason Bachlet 46 3:08:25 Sarah LeBrec 56
2:54:18 Jon Buschhorn 43 3:19:30 Karla Nephew 36
2:55:50 Sean Cotter 48 3:33:59 Emma-Leigh Larson 52
4:45:06 Louis Villaire 52 3:36:07 Corey Hinman 41
*2:12:14: Heath Beesley apparently was ahead, no-one to follow, ran a shorter course, and …
Mature runners rule, eh? Note Lukas Miley was FIRST under 40 in the men’slong run – Ms. Frates was 2nd woman AND top Master. Ditto for women in the 8-mile! (2 under 40 among the fastest 8).
Mary's Loop 8 Mile Race
Place, Time, Name, Age WOMEN
1. 1:04:25 Cynthia Malleck, 40 2. 1:06:02 Jane Pizem, 31
3. 1:14:03 Suzie Steel, 56 4. 1:14:55 Danyielle Blaylock, 34
5. 1:16:01 Stephanie Anderson, 49 6. 1:16:21, Kellie Jackson, 46
7. 1:18:02, Rhonda Jones, 42 8. 1:20:19, Sue Drake, 59 9. 1:22:23, Katie Gilliam, 29
10. 1:22:34, Jennifer Pacheco, 28 11. 1:23:26, Paula Loucks, 33 12. 1:24:10, Shannon McIntyre, 46
13. 1:26:17, Kelly Curry, 50 14. 1:26:50, Jan Meister, 51 15. 1:27:47, Catherine Green, 54
16. 1:30:50, Michelle Chapman, 48 17. 1:31:28, Amy Reed, 49 18. 1:34:20, Vanessa McClellan, 33
19. 1:34:58, Susan Hamilton, 50 20. 1:35:10, Ruth Kubin, 51 21. 1:35:36, Mandy Scott, 34
22. 1:37:12, Rana Bieschke, 57 23. 1:37:26, Amanda Steel, 28 24. 1:38:20, Aubrey Beeler, 23
25. 1:38:39, Diane Elwer, 55 26. 1:53:18, Amber Kelleher, 36 27. 1:53:23, Elizabeth Blaha, 29
28. 1:55:17, Ellen Price, 56 29. 1:56:09, Melissa Lineberger, 32 30. 2:04:56, Sheryl Douglas, 65
31. 2:05:52, Kathy Bachlet, 48 32. 2:13:18, Sharon Kettle-Kemp, 39
33. 3:36:15, Farrin Barbato, 56 34. 3:36:15, Julie Keel, 55
Place, Time, Name, Age MEN
1. 55:48 Giff Walters, 31 2. 1:04:24 Ryan Steel, 26
3. 1:04:33 Matt Ozanic, 41 4. 1:08:35 Lewis Kirkegaard, 46
5. 1:11:10 Clint Blaylock, 34 6. 1:13:44 Ernie Langelier, 64
7. 1:14:39 Jim McLaughlin, 52 8. 1:15:09 Cassidy Klements, 31
9. 1:15:14 Raymond Jensen, 51 10. 1:16:11 John Weirath, 41
11. 1:17:41, Brandon Beeler, 30 12. 1:17:53, Jon Blaha, 31 13. 1:18:08, Marshall Steel, 56
14. 1:21:27, Michael Pramenko, 47 15. 1:22:21, Cory Davis, 38 16. 1:22:34, Daniel Loucks, 33
17. 1:23:07, Joseph Jemello, 50 18. 1:26:27, Dan Grisham, 53 19. 1:29:47, Dustin Wells, 33
20. 1:33:09, Jeremy Mattingley, 40 21. 1:37:45, Ben Lawrence, 41 22. 1:39:47, Jarold Saef, 59
23. 1:40:03, Sung Hong, 40 24. 1:41:10, Paul Sigrist, 62 25. 1:41:59, Steve Cyphers, 61
26. 1:56:12, Randy Larsen, 62
Sept. 3, SPUR OF THE MOMENT 5K: Jr. Legion Park – JAY VALENTINE ran a sub-20 for the 3.1 miles (19:27) to pace this year’s Spur. Dave Younger ran a really good time for his age group (21:14) with Brad Rugel (youngest in the field) next in 22:21. LIZ NORRIS was the fastest of two women (33:54).
1. Valentine 2. Younger 3. Rugel 4. Ernie Langelier, 23:22
5. Larry Ingram, 24:41 6. Liz 7. Sheryl Douglas, 36:15
Deadline for submissions for next newsletter is on or about October 20.
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MMS Directors meeting --> August 23. “Dear Mr. Cole, At our last MMS Board of Directors meeting (Tuesday, Aug. 23) we approved your request to purchase a utility trailer for the approximate sum of $221. This doesn't include approximately $65 for registration, etc. -- the sum of which was also approved.”
The MMS trea$ury is “somewhat adequate” for the time-being. The proceeds from the Monument Downhill were $221. The Magnet Run was cancelled (orig. sched’d for Oct. 15). The MMS “Timing Crew” has a few events to time, including the GJ P&R “Jingle Bell Jog” on Dec. 17. (Date could be Dec. 10). If you haven’t already volunteered – OUR CLUB stands to have ~ $750 (you read it right, ¾ of $1k !) donated by the folks who put on the Oct. 1 “Tour of the Moon” bicycle tour – as the MMS is the “SAG WAGON” crew for the cycling event. We considered the future of the MMS Trail-Race Series. Maybe include Turkey Flats?
OCTOBER, NOVEMBER … C A L E N D A R
Note: all phone numbers “970” unless indicated otherwise
Oct. 1. Sat. 10 a.m., SJMR’s annual NORTH RIM (Black Canyon) 20k and 8k. Check SJMR’s website AND Facebook! Sincerely, folks, this is an adventure (well, like most our runs, but) – GETTING THERE is a mini-road-trip, in that this is the not-so-frequently-visited NORTH Rim. Two distances to choose from: 20k (12+ miles) or 8k (5 miles). All of the 8k and most the 20 “skirt” the actual rim of the canyon. Make sure your non-participant companions bring their cameras! The editor’s spouse brought her mountain bike (dirt/gravel road) the last two times, and rode the course, getting a workout, too.
Oct. 1, Glenwood Canyon Shuffle Races – Half-M or 5k. Look for it at www.active.com
October 8, Sat. 8 a.m.: MMS has another (trail) work day scheduled with BLM to celebrate National Park Lands Day (September 24th) on October 8th. The BLM needed to change the time of the Striders trail work day on October 8th. It will start at 8:00am and wrap up around 1:00pm. This will occur at the west-most Kokopelli parking lot west of the Mack exit (Troy Built lot). There will likely be a longish hike to some of the work sites. The work session should end around 2pm. We’ll have a pot luck lunch at the trail head afterwards please bring a dish to share. Items to bring: Work Gloves, sturdy shoes - hiking/work boots if possible, long pants, sunglasses/eye protection, hat, water and snacks, appropriate extra clothing for the weather, backpack (recommended if you want to tote your water, snacks, and extra gear to the work site).
Contact Corey Hinman 707-933-6328 or with any questions.
Saturday, October 8, 9 AM, Vivace 5K (hosted by the Palisade High School Band)
Palisade High School, 3679 G Rd Jeff Mason, 254-48900 or http://phs.mesa.k12.co.us/band/vivace5k.htm
October 9, Sunday, 8:30 a.m.: RUN TO WHITEWATER ! This point-to-point self-supported (adventure) run goes 18 miles from the Little Park/Bangs Canyon Parking lot (up Little Park Road) along the Tabeguache Trail to where the trail crosses Highway 141 just west of Whitewater. Good “conditioner” for Rimrock! Conrad, 245-4243 Mr. Cole says: “Like last few years, the run starts at 8:30am at the Bang's Canyon parking lot. I GPS'd it last year to be 17.8 miles. Will have beer and pizza at the end. $5 sugg donation to help with refreshments. No biggie if you left the money at home. A small tribe of slow runners will start 1 hour early.
If you are slow, join in with the early group.”
October 23, Sat., 8:30 a.m. THE OTHER HALF, HALF-MARATHON, http:www.moabhalfmarathon.org
This Moab area half-marathon, unlike the spring edition, is relatively easy (so far) to register for. Entry fees go up if you haven’t paid already. Extremely scenic, usually pleasant weather, hundreds of your friends will be there. And … you can sign up for the Dec. 3 WinterSun 10K at the same time. Dare we say "party bus!"?
October 25, Tuesday, 7 p.m. monthly MMS Directors (& anyone else who shows up!) meeting. Call 270-0109 for location & etc.
Oct. 29, Sat. 9 a.m. Holy Family Spooktacular 5k, 7th & H Road. Kathy: 201-3928
Nov. 5, Sat., 8 a.m. if you’re planning on running the RIMROCK MARATHON, you’re hopefully in shape NOW (start ramping up!) www.rimrockmarathon.com Entry fee increases with time. TEAMS! The number of teams has been raised to 50! So consider either an uphill ½ M (you tag your partner @ the ½-way point), or a downhill 1/2M. Entries for teams are higher, but less per runner than for individual competitors.
Also Nov. 5: It’s also the time of year for a shorter race (than the “big M”). Time to start registering and training for our 6th Annual Panda Waddle 5k. Our race this year will be held Saturday at 10:00 am at Longs Park. Registration is $20.00 per person and you will once again get a long sleeve tech shirt if you register by October 21st. There is a family discount. You can turn your registration forms in to Pear Park Elementary or register online at http://www.active.com/grand-junction-co/running/distance-running-races/panda-waddle-5k-2016 . Can’t wait to see you all in November. Thanks, Nick Moseley
Also also Nov 5 (& Nov. 6): Moab trail Marathon and half-M & ‘adventure’ 5k? Yes. Also! The U.S. National trail marathon championships … check: moabtrailmarathon.org
NOV. 19, Sat. 10:30 a.m. (umpteenth annual!) MM STRIDER ‘TOM TURKEY’ 6-MILE PREDICTION RUN. Anyone can win this! Turkeys awarded to those who run closest to their pre-race predictions. 2932 B Road (Orchard Mesa), Larry: 270-0774
And … the following week are … THANKSGIVING Races !
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! Okay, show up and watch!
Wednesday, speed workout 6 PM Riverfront trail. Meet at the SW corner of the Redlands Albertsons parking lot for access to run the Riverfront Trail. All abilities and speeds encouraged to join, 773-3124
The Group training run every Thursday 6 PM – Tabeguache 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 run every Monday, 6 PM 10/3 Mary's Loop Trailhead, I-70 Loma Exit
10/10 Devil's Canyon Trailhead 10/17 Pollock Canyon Trailhead, run Flume Canyon Loop
10/24 Pollock Canyon Trailhead, run Pollock Bench Loop
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
Messages? comments? questions? suggestions? Tom Ela 434-9753
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MESA MONUMENT STRIDERS website: http://www.mesamonumentstriders.com
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 is chock-full of info for many/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
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Support the underwriters / sponsors of the MESA-MONUMENT STRIDERS: The following:
Western Medical Associates, Colorado Chiropractic & Muscle Care, the Foot Support Group, ROCKY MOUNTAIN ORTHOPEDICS, and Balanced-Rock Foot & Ankle
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!
COLORADO CHIROPRACTIC & MUSCLE CARE -- Dr. Bryce Christianson 216-1691 www.grandjunctionart.com
Rocky Mountain Orthopedics Association, 627 25 ½ Road, 242-3535
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
WESTERN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES 743 HORIZON CT. Suite 100, Grand Junction, CO 81506 phone number remains the same here in GJ Andrew Winnefeld, M.D.
For an appointment call 241-7600
Summit Canyon Mountaineering 461 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501 (970) 243-2847
BALANCED ROCK FOOT & ANKLE, Attn: Dr. Troy Griffiths, 551 Kokopelli Blvd. #H
Fruita, (970) 858-2530 As part of Monument Striders, Dr. Griffiths may still be offering you a 20% discount on custom orthotics. Call 970.858.2530 for more information or visit www.balancedrockfootandankle.com/
The Peach Festival 5K was held on 8/20/16 at 8 AM. 37 runners pre-registered for the event. 10 more registered on race day. The weather was perfect for the event. The race was held on the riverfront trail and went for 1.55 miles before turning around. Unlike previous Peach Festival races, NOBODY was lost! Everyone ran the correct course. The event winner was Cheryl Stahly in 20:26. She beat the men's winner of Kirk Hallam who finished in 21:18. The author finished in 7th in 23:04 with his 3rd race this year within 5 seconds of the 23 minute barrier. The race generated over $2000 for books for Mt. Garfield Middle School. This race was co-sponsored by the middle school and Palisade Living Center. It was huge success and well done for a first time event. This will become a yearly event, and I will make sure there are cups for the water at the end next year. Thanks to everyone for all their efforts!