Patrick’s Point Run 1/23/10

January 23, 2010

Directed by Jack West <jandjwest@yahoo.com>

Saturday, January 23, was one of the nicest days of the month. How could that be explained? The explanation might be 102 runners with great attitudes smiling and laughing (mostly before and after the races), bringing sunshine and a great rainbow to Patrick’s Point State Park. Many times I congratulate runners who win the race or run great times, but this time I want to congratulate everyone for making the 39th annual race a great success. My wife, Jan, and I have been directing this run for many years now, and this was the largest crowd we’ve seen. Although the 10K was exactly the same size as last year (53 runners), the 5K expanded substantially (49 runners).

Jason Lewis (16:21) and Laura McNulty (20:02) won their divisions in the 5K and each have awards for the race awaiting them at the Jogg’N Shoppe. I’d also like to note the two McKinleyville high school runners, Tyler Coley (2nd in 17:05) and Tyler Durbin (4th in 18:41) for outstanding performances. Possibly the most outstanding race was run by 12-year-old John Milender, who dropped 1 minute off of his best time, running 19:02.

Cody Thompson sizzled over the 10K course in 34:40, winning by over four minutes. Fifty-four-year-old Chris Hamer (45:32) held off 32-year-old Karen Cole by eight seconds to win the women’s division. Karen and elder statesman, Ron Ross, each have awards at the Jogg’N Shoppe for winning their divisions.

The race seemed to be a terrific success and a lot of that was because of a few people who put in extra time to help. Gary Timek and James Washington timed the races, with Karen Brooks helping at the finish line. The race would not be the same without Barbara Edwards and my wife, Jan, who registered everyone and did all the results. After the race, tired and concerned about finishing results in time for the SRRC party, I raced off to pick up all the equipment from the course. Just as I left the finish line, James Washington drove up with all the equipment in the back of his truck. I just can’t thank him enough for that extra help. As you made the turn to Patrick’s Point Drive, you may have noticed a woman encouraging you on. That was Jonnie Miller, a good friend who teaches with me, who volunteer each year at that same location. She tells me she loves being there because everyone has a smile and is so nice to her.

Over the years, the park rangers have spent very little time with this race on race day, but this year they sent a ranger to help make sure things went smoothly. When I expressed concern about the parking and number of people, the ranger told me how happy he was to see the event a success. I want you all to know, in spite of the high park entry price, the park rangers were there to make the event a success.

There are awards to pick up at the Jogg’N Shoppe from the race and the party. These people should be sure to see Mike Williams and pick their awards as soon as possible:

Awards for the Patrick’s Point Race:

10K: Ron Ross and Karen Cole 5K: Jason Lewis and Laura McNulty

Circuit Certificate Awards:

Jorie Brundy, Dana Hunt, Jim Griggs, Pete Ciarabellini, Peter Meyer

Circuit Wine Glass Awards (post-it note on each glass):

Bob Beede: 2nd year award Ken Young: 3rd year award

Finally, I will add a brief word about the circuit. Every winner is in first place or tied for first place in your division. You need five more races to complete the circuit, and you must be a SRRC club member. Sequoia Park Run is Saturday, February 20. The two-mile starts at 10:00AM and the five-mile begins immediately after.

5K

Place Name Age/Sex 2010Time 09Time 08Time

1 Jason Lewis 24 M 16:21

2 Tyler Coley 17 M 17:05

3 John Zinselmeir 62 M 18:40

4 Tyler Durbin 15 M 18:41

5 John Milender 12 M 19:02 22:07

6 Barry Milender 55 M 19:37 20:21

7 Laura McNulty 42 F 20:02

8 Jeff Haag 50 M 20:04

9 Ken Bell 59 M 20:52

10 Trent McGowan 15 M 20:55

11 Kami Larripa 30 F 21:26

12 Phil Lescano 55 M 21:33

13 Robert Rather 34 M 22:28

14 Cyril Carl 62 M 22:31

15 Paul Kraus 49 M 22:35

16 Rae Noe 20 M 22:52 24:04 20:21

17 Robert Ayers 52 M 22:55 22:38

18 Peter Meyer 42 M 23:02

19 Amber Thompson 32 F 24:11

20 Larson Estefan 25 M 24:47

21 Bruce McLean 58 M 25:09

22 Jake Hayes 28 M 25:26

23 Jurgen Giessel 73 M 25:51

24 Tom Martin 62 M 26:10 23:42

25 Karen Ayers 47 F 26:39

26 Cathy Larripa 55 F 26:59

27 Harry Kavich 55 M 27:27

28 Dan Lipiec 53 M 27:57

29 Margaret Morris 56 F 28:25

30 Wendy Pearcy 53 F 28:32

31 Sherry Myers 53 F 29:05

32 Bill Daniel 65 M 31:27

33 Kristina Low 25 F 31:28

34 Timotek Schneider 47 M 31:36

35 Doreen Lewis 25 F 33:25

36 Katrina Wright 29 F 36:43

37 Scott Riley 39 M 36:44

38 Robin Rather 37 F 38:27

39 MJ Goble 45 F 40:11

40 Corrin Creason 29 F 42:22

41 Jessi Immitt 33 F 42:23

41 Matt Creason 33 M 42:23

43 Cindy Timek 52 F 43:17

44 Mary Jordan 58 F 44:10

45 Mike Jordan 53 M 44:11

46 Diane Eannarino 53 F 48:03

46 Wanda Little 06 F 48:03

48 Bryan Little 46 M 48:04

* Reed Richard 41 M took wrong turn

10K

Place Name Age/Sex 2010Time 09Time 08Time

1 Cody Thompson 32 M 34:40

2 Greg Goldsmith 48 M 38:55 39:18 40:57

3 Yoshi Uemura 55 M 41:21

4 Alex Chino 16 M 42:07 48:07

5 Chad Sefcik 38 M 43:11

6 Tom Davies 44 M 43:13 40:34 41:53

7 Dale Bagley 49 M 44:40

8 Jorge Matias 42 M 45:00

9 Chris Hamer 54 F 45:32 45:39 45:24

10 Andrew Chino 24 M 45:36 46:28

11 Karen Cole 32 F 45:40

12 Bob Thompson 59 M 45:48 42:53 43:41

13 Grendyl McTigert 32 F 45:51

14 Michael Le Grand 52 M 45:55

15 Suzie Seemann 37 F 46:11

16 Brett Johnson 41 M 46:42

17 Brian Ferguson 56 M 47:41 46:42 45:56

18 Cybelle Douglas 34 F 47:42

19 Terry Vroman Little 47 F 48:15 46:24

20 Lanore Bergenske 52 F 48:27

21 Jen Foesig 37 F 49:04

22 Brian Hudgens ?? M 49:34

23 Loren Azevedo 56 M 49:54 53:20

24 Clayton Brown 24 M 50:16

25 Grace Driscoll 31 F 50:44

26 Pete Ciarabellini 47 M 51:54 52:59 58:05

27 Marlene Allen 53 F 53:08 47:53 51:28

28 Steve Martin 36 M 53:12 56:19

29 John Carson 51 M 53:22

30 Lynn Delgado 43 F 53:23

31 Caroline Carson 48 F 53:26 50:18

32 Ron Ross 68 M 54:18 51:21

33 Dean Matheson 51 M 54:22

34 Dana Long 38 F 54:32 55:45

35 Berit Meyer 52 F 54:42

36 Stephen Buck 58 M 54:59 53:13

37 Jen Petullo 33 F 56:25

38 Jordon Antonsen 16 M 57:46

39 Portia Matheson 62 F 58:27 53:34 51:44

40 Nancy Buck 58 F 59:35 59:55

41 Sarah Moxon 33 F 1:00:21

42 John Rotunno 55 M 1:00:28

43 Donna Ayres 62 F 1:01:04 1:00:59

44 Alassane Goldsmith 24 F 1:01:06

45 Hayley Madsen 24 F 1:03:16

46 Casse Weaver 32 F 1:03:59

47 Tiffany Smith 42 F 1:04:10

48 Karen Miller 51 F 1:05:19

49 Ina Shelley 33 F 1:08:48

50 Charlie Lawrence 76 M 1:12:19 1:03:31 1:14:08

51 Lynn Lawrence 76 F 1:19:17 1:15:38

52 John Norberg 83 M 1:36:16

53 Gayle Patrice 54 F 1:46:16 1:11:28 1:04:24