By Michelle Wilson
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 09/13/07
John Bartlett of Marietta finished second in the men's masters division at the U.S. 10K Classic road race in Marietta. He finished in 33:54.
Richard Korir of Marietta won the men's 20-29 age group title in 30:58. Richard Ondimu of Marietta was third in 31:56. In women's 30-39, Patrina Hayes of Marietta was first in 37:16, Tamara Karrh of Marietta was second in 41:06 and Karen Shinkins of Marietta was third in 42:08.
In women's 50-59, Susan Breeding of Marietta was first in 46:39, Kate Bothwell of Marietta was second in 48:46 and Sally Boyd of Marietta was third in 51:07.
Susan Comstock of Marietta was second in women's 60-and-over in 59:21. In men's 60-and-over, Joseph Lenahan of Roswell was second in 45:32 and Tommy Eberhardt of Roswell was third in 49:05. Jeff Southard of Alpharetta was third in 14-and-under boys in 44:53. Kayla Smith of Alpharetta was third in women's 15-19 in 46:38.
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Monday, September 17, 2007
Brodie Somerville wins points title
Local in-line skater Brodie Somerville won the overall points race in the summer-long Roller Sports Ontario (RSO) Points Series.
Somerville competed in the senior men's division and ended with the highest points accumulated over a series of races held across the province. At this level, Somerville was racing against senior men, including athletes who had qualified for both the world championships and the Pan American Games.
A member of the Ottawa Skating Club, the Brockville teenager is coached by Gavin Thulien.
The 17-year-old Somerville also finished second overall in indoor competition, missing the gold medal by only two points.
He raced in the 500-, 1000- and 2000-metre events. He was fourth overall in outdoor sprints (100-metre to 100-metre events) and third in long distance (10- and 20-kilometre events).
Some of the events Somerville competed in over the season were the provincial championships, junior world class division, in Harriston in May, and the Canadian In-line Speed Skating Championships in Ottawa in July.
In Harriston, Somerville placed third overall in sprints, distance and overall championship points.
Somerville is now preparing for the speed skating season with the Ottawa Pacers.
He is in his fifth year with the Ottawa club and will compete in the intermediate division this season.
Somerville competed in the senior men's division and ended with the highest points accumulated over a series of races held across the province. At this level, Somerville was racing against senior men, including athletes who had qualified for both the world championships and the Pan American Games.
A member of the Ottawa Skating Club, the Brockville teenager is coached by Gavin Thulien.
The 17-year-old Somerville also finished second overall in indoor competition, missing the gold medal by only two points.
He raced in the 500-, 1000- and 2000-metre events. He was fourth overall in outdoor sprints (100-metre to 100-metre events) and third in long distance (10- and 20-kilometre events).
Some of the events Somerville competed in over the season were the provincial championships, junior world class division, in Harriston in May, and the Canadian In-line Speed Skating Championships in Ottawa in July.
In Harriston, Somerville placed third overall in sprints, distance and overall championship points.
Somerville is now preparing for the speed skating season with the Ottawa Pacers.
He is in his fifth year with the Ottawa club and will compete in the intermediate division this season.
Exceptional Racers at North Shore Inline Marathon
No matter what you think, you don't have to be Captain America to finish the Northshore Inline Marathon.
"It's an event just about anyone can do and enjoy," said Executive Director Chuck Carlberg.
Carlberg says that's exactly what makes this marathon so fun. He gets to see all kinds of people outside and having fun--no mater what their age or skill level.
Eyewitness News Reporter Cassie Limpert skated the half-marathon, but was nervous she wouldn't be able to finish it. She says the best part was the people she met along the race. She met people who have faced tremendous obstacles, and still never lost faith that they could cross the finish line.
Like 79 year old Steve Chantelois, for example. Steve has been skating the inline half marathon for nine years. He says its tough to do at his age, but well worth it because he is setting an example for younger people.
Perhaps even more impressive is the blind man who traveled from Norway to skate the inline marathon for his tenth time.
"Anything is possible as long as you want to do it," said Tore Henreksen. He looks past his disability and focuses on the sport he loves. He says being blind is not going to hold him back.
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"It's an event just about anyone can do and enjoy," said Executive Director Chuck Carlberg.
Carlberg says that's exactly what makes this marathon so fun. He gets to see all kinds of people outside and having fun--no mater what their age or skill level.
Eyewitness News Reporter Cassie Limpert skated the half-marathon, but was nervous she wouldn't be able to finish it. She says the best part was the people she met along the race. She met people who have faced tremendous obstacles, and still never lost faith that they could cross the finish line.
Like 79 year old Steve Chantelois, for example. Steve has been skating the inline half marathon for nine years. He says its tough to do at his age, but well worth it because he is setting an example for younger people.
Perhaps even more impressive is the blind man who traveled from Norway to skate the inline marathon for his tenth time.
"Anything is possible as long as you want to do it," said Tore Henreksen. He looks past his disability and focuses on the sport he loves. He says being blind is not going to hold him back.
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Thursday, September 06, 2007
NYC Skate jacket deadline extended!!!
The Deadline for the free Jacket for The New York City Skate
Marathon & NY 100K, the prices have increased after august 30th, but
at least you can still get the free jacket.
TO REGISTER NOW GO TO:
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1399651
Marathon & NY 100K, the prices have increased after august 30th, but
at least you can still get the free jacket.
TO REGISTER NOW GO TO:
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1399651
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Elite and casual athletes in Cobb's U.S. 10K Classic
By MICHELLE HISKEY
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 09/03/07
In a scorching summer for runners and walkers, thousands likely will get another holiday reprieve today in metro Atlanta's second-largest 10K race.
The U.S. 10K Classic expects more than 13,000 entrants from at least 48 countries to run, walk, pedal, skate and push wheelchairs 6.2 miles along U.S. 41/Cobb Parkway.
The only bigger event is The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on July 4, also run in relatively mild heat.
"The weather's cooling down, which is great," organizer Don Whitney said.
A forecast around 80 degrees is a gift to athletes who have trained through many 100-degree days since the Peachtree.
In its 14th year, the U.S. 10K will again bring in some of the country's top distance runners and cyclists on track to peak for next summer's Olympics. Here, another incentive are lucrative purses such as $10,000 first prize for the top male cyclist, decided after 100 kilometers. The race also doubles as the National Inline Skating Championship.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 09/03/07
In a scorching summer for runners and walkers, thousands likely will get another holiday reprieve today in metro Atlanta's second-largest 10K race.
The U.S. 10K Classic expects more than 13,000 entrants from at least 48 countries to run, walk, pedal, skate and push wheelchairs 6.2 miles along U.S. 41/Cobb Parkway.
The only bigger event is The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race on July 4, also run in relatively mild heat.
"The weather's cooling down, which is great," organizer Don Whitney said.
A forecast around 80 degrees is a gift to athletes who have trained through many 100-degree days since the Peachtree.
In its 14th year, the U.S. 10K will again bring in some of the country's top distance runners and cyclists on track to peak for next summer's Olympics. Here, another incentive are lucrative purses such as $10,000 first prize for the top male cyclist, decided after 100 kilometers. The race also doubles as the National Inline Skating Championship.
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