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November 17th, 2009, 4:57 pm by Mike Gossie
The East Valley was well represented at the New York City Marathon. Here are the East Valley’s finishers, with overall place, name, hometown and finishing time for the 26.2-mile course:
568, Benjamin Gherardi, Scottsdale, 2:54:14.
1772, Rhet Stinson, Mesa, 3:09:28.
2355, Andrea Felton, Scottsdale, 3:14:37.
3452, Ricardo Izquierdo, Chandler, 3:21:46.
5609, Anthony Maldonado, Chandler, 3:31:45.
8488, Tiffany Crane, Tempe, 3:42:31.
11025, Frank Ekeberg, Tempe, 3:50:28.
11649, Stephanie Whitman, Chandler, 3:52:09.
13968, Charles Lotzar, Scottsdale, 3:57:29.
14530, Robin Samaddar, Scottsdale, 3:58:42.
15013, Craig Thorpe, Scottsdale, 3:59:41.
16473, Matthew Reum, Tempe, 4:04:02.
17599, Shawn Yerkes, Scottsdale, 4:07:34.
18654, Shawn Dechant, Chandler, 4:10:30.
19046, David Hanlon, Scottsdale, 4:11:37.
19592, Deborah Yellowaga, Chandler, 4:13:16.
20353, Reid Wilson, Scottsdale, 4:15:23.
20541, Lori Hickernell, Mesa, 4:15:53.
20843, Tiersa Lesueur, Gilbert, 4:16:45.
21617, Oliver Reschreiter, Scottsdale, 4:18:57.
22261, Steven Schwartz, Gilbert, 4:20:39.
22976, Andrea Lucarelli, Tempe, 4:22:39.
25112, Christine McGurk, Scottsdale, 4:28:23.
26161, Rebecca Hildreth, Gilbert, 4:31:22.
26540, Jessica Cheng, Tempe, 4:32:30.
26556, Mark Rascoe, Tempe, 4:32:34.
28295, Susan Daul, Mesa, 4:38:14.
28624, Jim Toel, Scottsdale, 4:39:15.
29275, Lori MacDonald, Mesa, 4:41:22.
30014, Vince Lester, Mesa, 4:43:49.
34540, Yvette Rangel, Queen Creek, 5:00:39.
35646, Deidre Grafel, Chandler, 5:06:39.
35678, Anne Gazzaniga, Scottsdale, 5:06:54.
36263, Debra Gersten, Scottsdale, 5:10:32.
36463, Amanda Mahowald, Mesa, 5:11:57.
36713, Troy Homewood, Chandler, 5:13:36.
36739, Jenifer Hulfish, Mesa, 5:13:44.
37354, Karen Rodd, Mesa, 5:17:42.
37400, Conrad Metzger, Scottsdale, 5:18:04.
37607, Darren Roberts, Scottsdale, 5:19:43.
39089, Shelley Branam, Chandler, 5:32:59.
39108, Marretta Mathes, Mesa, 5:33:07.
39214, Debbie Beebe, Scottsdale, 5:34:12.
39504, Jeanette Poolheco, Maricopa, 5:37:11.
39529, Laura Dubard, Scottsdale, 5:37:28.
39580, Niall Mandal, Scottsdale, 5:38:03.
40670, Denise Christophel, Scottsdale, 5:51:38.
41164, Julie Riedel, Scottsdale, 5:59:46.
41751, Jennifer Sposato, Scottsdale, 6:13:40.
41753, Tara Davis, Scottsdale, 6:13:41.
41755, Lisa Stone, Scottsdale, 6:13:42.
41847, Kenneth Brands, Chandler, 6:15:54.
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October 27th, 2009, 2:23 pm by Mike Gossie
In this era of triple-digit entry fees, East Valley cyclists are going to find the Powerline PMBR ’09 Mountain Bike Race in Apache Junction a refreshing change of pace.
“For me, price is important because no one should have to sit out because of cost,” said Martin Loftus, who is organizing the Nov. 7 race with Dan Wilson and Liz Langenbach of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department.
The trio set an entry fee of $5, which is in stark contrast to the $115 it would currently cost a runner to enter the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon.
“A family of four can come and compete for $20,” Loftus said.
The 14-mile flat and fast race course will start and finish at Prospector Park. The course is primarily hard-packed dirt following power lines, with some occasional sandy areas.
“The course is not technically difficult, so a high level of mountain-biking skill is not necessary,” Loftus said. “We have a few fast local guys who I expect to show up. But I hope to attract people who are new to the sport so they can be encouraged to try other events as well.”
Loftus said he helped create the event to encourage others in the East Valley to get fit and stay fit.
“The most common city-sponsored sports — football, baseball and soccer — all require teams of people and well-maintained fields,” Loftus said. “How many adults participate in those sports on a regular basis? Cycling, on the other hand, can be done all your life. While riding in groups is nice, you can do it alone as well. I want to show that a bicycle race can be a cost-effective way to promote lifelong health and fitness.”
And how are they able to put on such a cost-effective race?
“Dan Wilson and Liz Langenbach and I do all the planning and course marking,” Loftus said. “Also, we give awards in fewer age groups than most races, and the awards — used sprockets — are donated by the Apache Junction High School Bicycle Shop. Since the course is on trails, we don’t have to pay for barricades or police. And registration and timing is all done by volunteers.”
But Loftus hopes participants take away more from the race than just knowing they got a bargain.
“Everyone should leave feeling a sense of accomplishment for having given their best effort for that day,” he said. “First-timers should gain the confidence needed to train harder and smarter for the next test of their fitness.”
Test yourself
What: Powerline PMBR ’09 Mountain Bike Race
When: Saturday, Nov. 7. Registration will start at 8 a.m. and the race will start at 9 a.m.
Where: Prospector Park, 3015 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction
Cost: $5
Information: Contact Dan Wilson at (480) 474-5146 or visit http://www.globalbikesbikeshop.com/PowerlinePMBR.html
Note: Helmets are required
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October 11th, 2009, 2:08 pm by Mike Gossie
Next weekend is going to be HUGE for runners, walkers, bikers, hikers, swimmers and triathletes throughout the Valley, with an amazing array of events that will help you get your sweat on. Here are five to choose from if you want to get in on the action:
• The Chandler Challenge: Saturday, October 17, 8 a.m. at Tumbleweed Park. Consists of a 5K fun run-walk and a 10K run. The 5K course leaves Tumbleweed Park, crossing McQueen Road, and heads south on the Paseo Trail with the turnaround at Queen Creek Road. The 10K course leaves Tumbleweed Park, crossing McQueen Road, and heads north on the Paseo Trail to the turnaround at Chandler Boulevard. Benefits the Chandler Education Foundation and Chandler Unified School District. For more information, visit http://www.4peaksracing.com/ or call (623) 330-0913.
• 18th Annual Frank Kush 5K and Family & Dog Run: Saturday, October 17, 8:35 a.m. at Tempe Town Lake. Great event for families and athletes of all ages, shapes, sizes and species. You’ll see lots of strollers, dogs, runners and walkers. For more information, visit http://www.arizonarunningeventsco.com/kushregistration.htm or call (480) 921-9341.
• JCC Scottsdale Fall Festival Adult & Youth & Relay Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon: Sunday, October 18, 7 a.m. at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, Scottsdale. The adult triathlon consists of a 250-yard swim, 9.5-mile bike and a 2-mile run. The youth triathlon consists of a 100-yard swim, 3.1-mile bike and a half-mile run. This is a great event for people wanting to dip their toes into triathlon for the first time. For more information, visit http://www.trifamilyracing.com/ or call (602) 564-0717.
• Arizona State Fair 5K Run/Walk: Sunday, October 18, 8 a.m. at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix. The cool thing about this race in that participants get a T-shirt and four free tickets to the Arizona State Fair and are also entered into drawings for ride tickets and VIP concert tickets. For more information, visit http://www.runningmasters.net/ or call (480) 220-2019.
• Ride and Stride Series Race #2: Sunday, October 18, 8 a.m. at Market Street Park at DC Ranch, 20715 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. This unique event features a time-trial bike send off with participants starting at five-second intervals. This bike-run event is perfect for those wannabe triathletes who want to get into multisport competitions, but are still worried about the swim. For more information, visit http://pinnaclepeakevents.com/?page_id=157 or call (602) 206-4915.
The best of the rest:
• Arizona Open Water Swim Series #4: Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m. Lake Pleasant Harbor Marina , Peoria. 4,000-meter open water swim and 2,000-meter open water swim. Call (480) 460-5052 for more information.
• Arizona Road Racers South Mountain Classic 20K and 5K: Sunday, October 18, 7:30 a.m., South Mountain Park, 10409 S. Central Ave., Phoenix. For more information, visit http://www.arizonaroadracers.com/ or call (602) 954-8341.
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