NVRC Is In On Pittsburgh Marathon Pittsburgh Team Challenge
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- Written by Marty Klanchar Marty Klanchar
The NVRC is registered as a participant in the “Pittsburgh Team Challenge, ” a promotion of the Pittsburgh Marathon. Any NVRC member planning to run the Pittsburgh Marathon, ½ Marathon, or relay is invited to sign in under the banner of the NVRC. Perks for runners signing on for the team challenge include: A meeting area before the race; A supply of gels and energy bars on race day; Access to the Pittsburgh Team Challenge Zone at the finish; and a chance to win special prizes at the finish. Interested runners can follow the links below in the email, or from the URL:
The deadline to sign up is March 1.Any questions can be directed to Marty Klanchar, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Join the NVRC Boston Marathon Teams for Centre Volunteers in Medicine
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- Written by John Domico John Domico
We are inviting all 2010 Boston entrants in the Centre Region to participate in NVRC’s 2010 Boston Marathon Challenge. The Challenge runners use their running to raise both awareness and funds to help CVIM care for our friends and neighbors in need. Participation will give more meaning and purpose to every stride, foot strike, and breath of your training. While on the Boston course, you’ll feel like a celebrity as the spectators cheer you for your charitable running. While these are motivating in their own, true inspiration is found in the faces and words of CVIM’s patients:
"I just wanted to give my thanks to everyone at CVIM. I came in really bad shape. You said you would help me, and that's exactly what you did." - Howard F.
"Quite simply, you saved my life." - Marie H.
"Until we get universal health care, this place is a godsend for the uninsured" - Bill
Please consider joining us in our running for the cause. Reply to me directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested, or if you have questions. We will need replies prior to February 11th if you wish to participate in the annual media day with our honorary coaches Joe & Sue Paterno, and Greg Fredericks.
For more information regarding CVIM, see the following links:
http://www.cvim.net
http://www.centredaily.com/hidden-treasures/story/1662453.html
John Domico
Arts Festival Races: Runners and Volunteers Needed
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- Written by Martin Mazur Martin Mazur
The Sue Crowe Memorial 34th Annual Arts Festival 10K and 5K Races are on Sunday. Runners are welcome! The weather has been uncharacteristically cool this summer. Your perfect opportunity to set an Arts Fest PR! Visit the Arts Festival Race pages for more information.
But if you can't run, please volunteer and help make the races a big success. Here is Race Co-Director Dave Eggler's pitch. It's why we need you! Please contact Dave at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you can help!
The Arts Fest Races are the sole source of income for the NVRC. They support our grants for youth running. They support our donations to mOUnTaiNBACK and the CVIM Marathon Teams. They support the money we pay PSU for the winter indoor race series. They support race insurance so race directors can devote all their profits to charities. They support insurance for our group training activities. They support the fees we pay for our award-winning website. And everything else, including (last and least) pizza and libations at our bi-monthly meetings. Without volunteers, the quality of the races would be lower, and fewer people would return.
Okay, enough pep talk. We have the two water stops covered now. Here are some jobs you can do if you ARE running the race:
1) packet stuffing 11 a.m. on Saturday.
2) A stint at the pre-registration table Saturday.
3) Race-day registration, which starts at 7. You can quit when you need to warm up for your race.
4) post-race awards area, clean-up.
Jobs if you are not running the race, or your teenage son/daughter is not running the race:
1) stand on a critical corner so runners don't disappear into the ethos.
2) clip chips in the finish area.
3) registration.
4) post-race awards area, clean-up.
Peale Race 5 Mile Trail Run and Walk
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- Written by Mary Ann Williams Mary Ann Williams
Instead of the usual daily deluge, clear skies miraculously prevailed Saturday morning for the first running of the Peale Race where 65 runners and 23 walkers completed the 5-mile course. Participants had an up-close experience of the chilly, damp and dark historic Peale tunnel and of the bright, aerial-like view of the Peale viaduct. Adept mud-puddle skipping was “par for the course” although complaints were few for these folks running for fun, competition, exercise and for an environmental cause!
Nittany Valley Running Club sponsored the Peale Race for the benefit of People Protecting Communities, a group dedicated to preventing a landfill takeover of the Snow Shoe recreational trail and of the surrounding forests, replete with natural beauty and history.
Special thanks to the following businesses and organizations: Appalachian Outdoors; Baumgardner Coal Company; Black Moshannon Lodge; Clarence Archery; Collegiate Pride, Inc.; For the Birds (bird house from local barn wood); Grassflat Moose Lodge 941; Hall’s Market & Subway; Kephart Hardware Co., Inc.; Lonely Pine Storage; Lucas Oil; Ludwigs Market; M&D Storage; Nachman Construction; Quality Machining, Inc.; R.H. Bailey Construction, LLC; Ridge & Valley Outings Club, Inc.; Scotts Pools, Inc.; Sierra Club Moshannon Group; Snow Shoe Rails-to-Trails Association; The Philips Hotel & The 1921 Restaurant; Tussey Mountain Outfitters; Zetts Fish Hatcheries, Inc.
Also thanks to the volunteers whose hard work made this race successful.
OVERALL MALE TIME
OVERALL FEMALE
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1 Matt Manfred 28 State College 27:54
2 Terry Reid 50 Bellefonte 31:29
3 Jim Beveridge 42 Morrisdale 31:49
4 Jim Rea 38 Loysville 32:35
5 Rich Hunter 53 State College 33:20
6 James Larsen 54 State College 33:55
7 Richard Stehollwer 53 State College 34:28
8 John Fegyveresi 32 State College 35:11
9 Katey Glunt 25 State College 35:17
10 Nick Zimmerman 19 Drifting 35:40
11 Jean Ngwanja 40 Mt Union 35:41
12 Logan Swartz 21 Loysville 35:42
13 Jason Stout 34 State College 35:55
14 Kristen Gross 28 Woodland 36:33
15 Rich Veneziano 56 Drifting 36:35
16 Dan Guss 61 State College 36:37
17 Ken Lupton 49 Osceola Mills 36:38
18 Scott Klettke 35 Bellefonte 36:50
19 David Leeper 56 Hollidaysburg 36:56
20 Aaron Tiracorda 38 Kylertown 37:09
21 Glenn Hunter 41 State College 37:14
22 Christine Rodgers 40 Bellefonte 37:22
23 Dustin Deliman 14 Kylertown 37:29
24 Richard Greene 40 Lock Haven 37:43
25 Wendy Nelson 28 State College 37:47
26 Krijn Paaijmans 31 Bellefonte 38:09
27 Rachel Stehouwer 21 State College 38:28
28 Robin Riglin 41 Philipsburg 38:40
29 Brian Lewis 31 Ashville, NC 38:57
30 Jessica Hawk 25 Boalsburg 39:00
31 Cory Neff 21 Curwensville 39:16
32 David DeGroote 51 State College 40:36
33 David Powell 46 Philipsburg 40:40
34 Rebecca Wilson Lundin 25 Bellefonte 41:44
35 Tom Lundin 26 Bellefonte 41:45
36 Silvie Huijben 27 State College 42:22
37 Christine Solan 30 State College 42:27
38 Michael Koslap 27 State College 42:55
39 Dan Mohney 56 Clearfield 43:26
40 Richard Butler 61 Clearfield 43:29
41 Debbie McRoberts 51 Bellefonte 44:53
42 Erica Anderson 35 State College 45:41
43 Christina Brown 34 Lanse 45:53
44 Kevin Brown 35 Lanse 45:54
45 Hiroko Kitajima 24 State College 46:12
46 Ken Czuprynski 22 Greencastle 46:13
47 Randy Schnarrs 50 Philipsburg 46:23
48 Mike Dahlberg 45 Howard 47:12
49 Gary Helsel 40 Philipsburg 48:20
50 Gary Lenz 55 Harrisburg 48:21
51 Chris Calso 21 Osceola Mills 48:54
52 Douglas Bradley 65 Duncansvills 49:20
53 Jeff Johnston 57 Cogan Station 49:34
54 Paul Lentz 45 Loretto 49:36
55 George Verost 69 Philipsburg 49:47
56 Anson Burwell 58 State College 50:00
57 Janel Greenland 37 Bellefonte 51:20
58 Matthew Read 12 Boalsburg 51:45
59 Andrew Read 47 Boalsburg 51:46
60 Ramey Womer 38 Philipsburg 52:29
61 Keith Anderson 44 State College 53:30
62 Kathie Mayo 56 Bellefonte 54:11
63 Dannielle Kroczynski 48 State College 54:59
64 Tammy Chambers 42 Clarence 55:25
65 Roxanne Swistock 27 Tyrone 57:58
FEMALE AGE DIVISION WINNERS
20 to 24
25 to 29
30 to 34
35 to 39
40 to 44
45 to 49
50 to 59
MALE AGE DIVISION WINNERS
11 to 14
15 to 19
20 to 24
25 to 29
30 to 34
35 to 39
40 to 44
45 to 49
50 to 54
55 to 59
60-64
65 & Over
2 Richard Biggins Munson
3 Kristin Burnett State College
4 Vicki Carter Pa Furnance
5 Shelda Conklin Sandy Ridge
6 Kim Corro State College
7 Linda Fenush Grassflat
8 Arnold Gasche State College
9 Janine Guillard Pa Furnance
10 Andy McKinnon Pa Furnance
11 Leela McKinnon Pa Furnance
12 Malti McKinnon Pa Furnance
13 Adam Morgan Snow Shoe
14 Kathie Morgan Snow Shoe
15 Helen O’Connell Pa Furnance
16 Lori Paterno State College
17 Janice Perison Pa Furnance
18 Kim Sample Morrisdale
19 Greg Westwood Philipsburg
20 Lyndsay Westwood Philipsburg
21 Tia Wisor West Decatur
22 Mark Wood Philipsburg
Can I Keep Up With You?
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- Written by Martin Mazur Martin Mazur
People often send emails to me or to one of the Discussion Groups, basically asking "How fast do you run? Can I keep up with you?" There's no one answer to that. It depends on the run. Of course, you don't want to show up to a run that's out of your league, either too fast, or too slow. Unfortunately, this leads some people to wait way too long before showing up for a group run. So here's a little guide to the pace range for the various groups. But if you have a question, particularly about a group run, don't be afraid to ask! Just post a note to the appropriate Discussion Group.
Beginners: Unfortunately, the Wahoo Beginners Group is currently inactive. If you'd like to help organize a group of beginning runners, with group runs and/or workouts, please contact Marty Mazur at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.!
Lunch Time Runs: The Rec Hall Regulars have the widest range of running abilities and pace. They're basically all the Club Regulars above "beginner" pace. The lunch time runs meet at Rec Hall in the warm-up area on the first floor beside the Main Gym and leave at 12:10 for their runs. The group can be anywhere from 3 to 12 or more runners. Because these runs tend to have the biggest range of talent, they often break up into smaller groups doing different paces and mileage. The slowest runners might run 4-6 miles at a sub-9 minute/mile pace. The fastest runners might start out with the group, but then pick up the pace and add on miles, sometimes doing 6 or more miles, with parts of it at a sub-8 min/mile pace. The group is very welcoming. "Graduating" beginners will often tag along, even if they can't keep up the whole time. It's a great way to meet runners and learn some running routes.
Despite its imposing sounding name, the Thursday Track Crew is even more open to runners of all talent, even beginners. Same deal as the Rec Hall runs. Meet at Rec Hall, leave at 12:10, jog to the Penn State Track indoor track (during the cold months) or the IM Fields or State High Track (warmer months), and do a workout. Or meet the Crew at the venue at about 12:25. (The location is kept current on the Group Run Calendar so you know where to go.) It's a big group (15-30 runners on any given Thursday), and you can do the workout at any pace or intensity you're ready for.
Weekend Group Runs: The Weekend Group Runs organized within the Club can be a bit longer than the Rec Hall runs. The runs can be anwhere from 5 to 12 miles, or more, particularly if somebody is training for a marathon. The pace often depends on who organizes it and what the intent of the run is. These runs are announced on the Group Runs web page, are put out via email to the NVRC Discussion Group, and placed our Facebook page and on the Club Calendar. The organizer usually mentions mileage and intended pace. If you have any questions, don't be afraid to post them to the Discussion Group!
Lately, we've been trying to schedule at least one Weekend run that is open to a wider range of talent. These runs will have a shorter (4-7 mile) distance open to everyone, and longer options for those so inclined. These runs will sometimes include a after-run social part. Slower runners are very welcome as long as they can do the distance in the description. If you'd like to help organize one of these, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Here are some more specific descriptions of places we go:
- Rothrock (Tussey) Runs: If you see a Group Run in Rothrock State Forest posted, or if it mentions the Tussey mOUnTaiNBACK in the run description, be prepared for a bit of a challenge, though one well worth your effort. The Rothrock runs are generally run on the macadam or gravel roads in the mountains just outside of town. The runs in Rothrock are usually long (6-18 miles), and the pace is moderate (8:30-10:30 min/mile). But it's slower than the daily Rec Hall runs mostly because of the challenging hills (some 1000 ft climbs). Occasionally, a runner will post a run on one of the even more challenging trails in Rothrock.
- Game Lands Runs: Marty Mazur is the Club Game Lands Guide. About once a month he announces a Game Lands run. The runs are held in State Game Lands 176, a vast preserve of woodland and meadows very close to town. Directions to SGL 176 are here. Game Lands running is mostly done on single track trails. Though the hills in the Game Lands are not as long or steep as those in Rothrock, the runs can be a challenging adventure, thanks to rocks, tree roots, vines, and brambles. Marty's runs are usually 6-10 miles at a relaxed pace of about 10:00 -11:30 min/mile. Though this seems slow, it's actually equivalent to an 9:30 or so minute/mile pace on roads. Game Lands Caveat: Marty will lead the group at the pace of the slowest runner. Marty will not leave a newcomer behind, even if that person says "It's OK. I'll find my way back", because the Game Lands are so full of trails that it's easy to become turned around and lost. So on the one hand, don't worry! Don't be shy! Come along for the adventure! You're in good hands, and the object is to have fun. On the other hand, don't come for a run that is likely to be beyond your ability, lest we all have to walk back to the cars with you. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you're not sure.
Other: The Ladies' Early Morning Runs are, as the name suggests, for ladies. It's a great group of gals (I ran with them once in disguise). The pace is relaxed, but not a beginners pace: about 10 minutes a mile.
Tussey mOUnTaiNBACK Discovery Training Series Begins
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The Draft Challenge Relay (DCR)
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The Draft Challenge Relay is making a comeback in 2019. This page is being updated as more information becomes available. Keep checking back!
Draft Challenge Relay (DCR) Description
DCR 50-50 Pool For mOUnTaiNBACK Race Beneficiary
Draft History
The Draft Challenge Relay (the DCR for short) started in 2006 as the brainchild of John Sheakoski. Many of the Tussey mOUnTaiNBACK race regulars had run the race for several years, often on the same sized team, with many of the same people. John thought of the DCR as a way of mixing things up, getting new people involved, and having an interesting "competition within a competition".
In the first year, 2006, 24 runners were divided into 6 4-person teams. It was a tough challenge that year, since each runner had to run 3 Legs of the mOUnTaiNBACK. But the success caught on. In 2007, 7 6-person teams participated. In 2008, it was 9 5-person teams. The 2009 team size was 7 and 8 DCR teams ran. That team size was very popular because it allowed many people who thought they could only run 1 Leg of the mOUnTaiNBACK experience the fun of the DCR. So, back by popular demand, the 2010 team size for the DCR was 7. In 2011, it was back to 6 person teams, and in 2012 it was 7 again. In 2013, the mOUnTaiNBACK course was redesigned with nearly half the Legs significantly different or completely new. The team size for 2013 through 2015 was 6.
The objective is to have a draft from among those who want to participate such that the teams end up roughly equal in overall ability. John, as the "Commissioner", set up the rules for the first DCR. The first DCR was such a success that the rules changed only slightly since for the first 9 years. In 2015, Tom Cali and C J Wagner took over as "Co-commishes" for a year. The DCR was not run from 2016 through 2018.
In 2019, Joel Niemann is organizing. News of Joel bringing back the DCR came out in late August of 2018. There wasn't time to gin up the proper level of interest in the DCR for 2018, so it's going to happen in 2019. This page will be updated as planning goes forward, so keep coming back! If you are interested in participating, contact Joel at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
2019 mOUnTaiNBACK Draft Challenge Relay Description
(Team size has not been decided for 2019 yet. Below is a description of how the DCR has been in previous years. Look here for updates.)
Objective: Create multiple ?-person teams of equal running ability. These teams will compete against each other within the rules of the Tussey mOUnTaiNBACK Relay Race
Entry Into The DCR: Eligibility into the DCR is that you can run (not walk) the necessary number of legs based on the team size. With 6-person teams this year, it means you will run 2 Legs. Pace is not an issue. In the past, the range of abilities has been great, but since the talent is spread among teams, the race is competitive and fun. Do not be intimidated! Equally matched drafted teams will keep us aligned during the race for plenty of head to head racing as well as lots of trash talking.
Entries are first-come, first-served. The list needs to be a multiple of the team size so that everyone gets drafted. If the list does not have enough runners to complete another team, then the last runners to sign up will not participate in the Draft unless we either scrounge up the additional runners needed, or some runners drop out for some reason.
To enter, send an email to Joel at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. indicating that you are interested in joining. You can also post your interest to the NVRC Google group. Please include your name, email address. You cannot choose which legs you run; that will be determined once your team is drafted. But you can mention a preference if, for example, you're a beginner and would only like to run one Leg.
All runners must complete a running bio. The bio form will be released soon. The captains will need to have an idea of your running ability for the Draft. The bios will be distributed to everyone in the DCR before the Draft. Submission of your bio is your commitment to enter the Draft.
DCR captains will be chosen and ranked by vote. When the entrant list is complete, the Captains will be chosen and the draft order will be fixed for Draft Night.
Once the list of entrants is final, an NFL style draft is performed where the captains (fastest runners) will pick runners for their team. Each captain is attempting to put together the fastest team they can. The Draft will continue until all runners from the list are chosen. Since this is a draft, you will not know who is on your team until Draft day and you cannot expect your year-long running buddy to be on your team. This is a good opportunity to meet new runners.
The Draft is a lot of fun. In past years it had been typically held about 1 month before registrations are due. This year, the Draft will be a lot closer to race day! Everyone is invited to attend…DCR entrants, friends, and family. It is common for us to eat and drink (beer) during the draft process. YES, there will be someone picked LAST, but everyone gets drafted. No one is left stranded. Do not be intimidated! The last-round runners contribute to their team’s success as much as the any other round, perhaps even more.
You will not be able to request how many legs you want to run prior to the draft. In the past, the DCR tried to accommodate runners that would only participate if they could run a certain number of legs (ie . I will only join if I can run only 1 leg) You can still put your preference on your bio, but it will not be determined until your team allocates the different leg combinations. This makes the draft less complicated.
(Dates in red are tentative. We'll start the process in June 2019 and firm dates will be added as they become known.)
TBD 2019 Team size is announced. This year's team size is 6.
Each team member will run 2 Legs.
TBD 2019 Running biographies are due. Submission of the biography is the final
commitment to join the DCR. You may submit a bio after the Draft. You will be
put on a substitute list. The DCR may need substitutes, even with a late Draft!
TBD 2019 DCR Team Captains are been chosen.
TBD 2019 Draft Night! At Champs at TBD PM.
TBD 2019 mOUnTaiNBACK Team Registration will need to be completed as soon as possible after the Draft!
We'll all be registering late this year, with the blessing of the Tussey mOUnTaiNBACK.
October 27, 2019 Date of the 2019 Tussey mOUnTaiNBACK 50 Mile Relay and Ultramarathon
The DCR Runner Bio is one of the means the Captains use to choose teams. The sole criterion for entry into the DCR is that you be able to run (not walk) your assigned Leg(s). Please be thoughtful and honest in your bio regarding your ability.
Linked below are the template and my official submission to be used as an example. If you are certain you want to join the DCR, complete the form and email to Joel at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please remember the following:
- Don't forget your name (many of the entries last year had no name)
- Keep the bio to one page
- Don't forget..the mOUnTaiNBACK is on a SUNDAY!
- Please include a guesstimate of your 5K or 10K time on the form
- Your submission of a bio is your official entry into the DCR
- Bios are due before Draft night. Date TBA.
- After the deadline, this year's Draft is "closed". If you're a latecomer, you can still submit a bio. If there are enough entires for another team before Draft Night, a new team may be formed. Otherwise, you'll be put on a substitute list.
You can be as creative as you want filling in the form, as long as you include the include info.
YOUR SUBMISSION OF A RUNNING BIO IS YOUR OFFICIAL ENTRY INTO THE DCR.
Bio Form (This is a fillable PDF form, but only if you download it to your computer. Right click on link for options. If you don't download the fillable form, you'll have to go old-school and fill it out with a pen, scan it, and send it in!)
Information on the 2019 teams will be posted when teams are chosen.
DCR 50-50 Pool for the Race Beneficiary
There's usually some lively trash talk concerning the Draft Challenge Relay, but until race day it's all just talk. If you've been talking up your team (and talking down the others) here's your chance to put your money where your mouth is, and give a little more to the year's Tussey mOUnTaiNBACK charity. You can also participate if you're a DCR bystander.
All you need to do is pick the top 5 DCR finishing teams in order and get your choices on the pool form along with $5 (cash only) to Marty Mazur by the start of Wave 1 on race morning. The pool form with instructions and an explanation of the scoring will be available after the Draft. The winner splits the pot with race beneficiary In case of a tie, the winners split 50% evenly. If no submission scores any points, all proceeds go to the race beneficiary.
The race beneficiary for 2019 will be determined in a few months.
A pool form will appear closer to race day.
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Your team should keep track of splits and submit them to Joel after the race. The comish publishes the splits, which are great for post-race trash talking and future Draft planning. Here is a handy sheet that you can use to keep track of splits. It's also useful for those teams that have specific goals for each runner on each leg.There are side-by-side entries for the goal and achieved time for each Leg. Use the sheet any way you want. But PLEASE, remember to keep track of the splits and submit them to Joel at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The DCR was not run in 2016 through 2018.
2015 Teams (6 Person Teams)
DCR Overall
Finish Team Name Time Finish
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1. DCR Yellow
(Martha Nelson (C), Patrick Crispen, 5:55:36 4
Cecily Garber, Dana Todd, Andy Bogus,
Alex Wouden)
2. DCR Orange 5:57:37 5
(Michael Zimmerman (C), John Wilcock,
Stephen Shurgalla, Ryan Burke, Meira Minard,
Michael Martin, Michael Zimmerman)
3. DCR Purple 5:59:32 6
(Andrew Maguire (C), Tari Helmers, Sara Noss,
John Domico, Kenneth Davis, Alfredo Ramirez)
4. DCR Pink 6:04:19 7
(Costas Maranas (C), Michael Goldfine,
John Sheakoski, Jim Myers, Michael Janik,
Judd Michael)
5. DCR Blue 6:05:04 8
(Bob Shafer (C), C J Wagner,
Annina Squicciarini, April Salinas, Tom Cali,
Kateryna Yakushina)
6. DCR Green 6:09:35 9
(Torrie Raisch(C), Debbie Simoncek,
Kenny Dacumos, Callie Burke, Anthony Kwasnica,
Jake Clements
7. DCR Red 6:31:33 17
(Seth Senior (C), Tim Scitti,
Allison Machnicki, John Pringle, Alex Libardoni,
Dean Capone)
2014 Teams (6 Person Teams)
DCR Overall
Finish Team Name Time Finish
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1. Ran Jam 5:56:22.55 11
(Alan Effrig (C), Nikita Fedkin, Rob Shaver,
Michael Janik, Stephen Shurgalla, Adam Ilgen)
2. The Rothrockford Files 5:56:23.36 12
(Tom Cali (C), Rob Shafer, John Sheakoski,
Mark Lee, CJ Wagner, Amy Blake)
3. Project Runaway 6:04:30 13
(Costas Maranas (C), Clint Gyory, Bob Cornwall,
Tim Bracken, Tom Karnezos, Mike Lanagan)
4. Beverly Hill-Billies 6:04:49 14
(Martha Nelson (C), Meira Minard, Ben Tolton,
Ed Simoncek, Jonathan Thurley, Sara Noss)
5. Hill Fleet Blues 6:08:17 15
(Andy Maguire (C), Emily Fertig, John Affleck,
Marv Hall, Michael Goldfine, David Lloyd)
6. The Young And The Rest Of Us 6:09:08 16
(Mark Fedkin (C), Cody Dumont, Alex Wouden,
John Wilcock, Deb Simoncek, Marty Mazur)
2013 Teams (6 Person Teams)
DCR Overall
Finish Team Name Time Finish
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1 My Knees Are On Fire 5:55:23 7
(Alan Effrig (C), Aroline Hanson, Mike Martin,
Michael Goldfine, Jamison Colburn, Joel Niemann)
2 Martha and the Men 6:04:06 12
(Martha Nelson (C), Mike Weyandt, Tom Karnezos,
Mark Bergstrom, Greg Luna, Rob Peterson)
3 Is That All You Got? 6:06:52 14
(Judd Michael (C), Mike Zimmerman, John Sheakoski,
Scott Graham, Amy Blake, Scott Gest)
4 That's Not My Leg 6:11:53 15
(Mike Renz (C) Meira Minard, Bob Cornwall,
Ben Tolton, Ed Simoncek, Liz Wainright)
5 It's So Much Better on Top 6:12:14 16
(Tom Cali (C), Jaimie Wright, George Lesieutre,
April Salinas, Deb Simoncek, Jean Brownstead)
6 Hurry Up and Finish 6:13:25 18
(Andy Maguire (C), Tara Branigan, Lance Bland,
Mike Scherneck, Jim Myers, Grace Small)
7 Doin' It Right 6:22:13 22
(Alex Wouden (C), Allison Machnicki, Dean Capone,
Jamie Volkert, Sara Noss, Marty Mazur)
2012 Teams (7 Person Teams)
DCR Overall
Finish Team Name Time Finish
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1 DCR Thing 6 5:46:06 7
(Jeff Smucker (C) Judd Michael, Dean Capone,
Amanda Eltringham, Chuck White, Mark Bergstrom,
Scott Gest)
2 Fresh Legs, Quick Legs, Twelve Legs, Sore Legs 5:50:24 9
(Lauren Philbrook (C), John Sheakoski,
Bob Cornwall, Jim Myers, Erik Toombs,
Jean Brownstead, Mike Scherneck)
3 The Who 5:53:31 12
(Meira Minard (C), Tom Cali, Jonathan Thurley,
Tom Karnezos, Jamie Wright, Jamison Colburn,
Kate Ryan)
4 Herndon Hears a Who! 5:57:48 16
(Beth Herndon (C), Ken Davis, Jim Moore,
Wade Renninger, Lynda Nguyen, C. J. Wagner,
Diane Kalata)
5 Can You Lick 7 Tigers Today? 6:06:10 20
(Rusty McCrea (C), Steve Ketcham, Greg Luna,
Michael Goldfine, Marty Mazur, Amy Blake,
Maura White)
6 Green Kegs and Damn, I Love Hills 6:11:34 24
(Martha Nelson (C), Joe Montenegro, John Mcgraw,
Jamie Volkert, Mike Martin, Rob Peterson,
Joel Niemann)
7 We Can Run With Our Eyes Shut 6:15:55 27
(Alan Effrig (C), Mike Weyandt, Lance Bland,
Tara Murray, Ester Prins, Jon Becker,
Stephanie Gordon)
2011 Teams (6 Person Teams)
Ed Thompson was a beloved member of the local running community who succumbed to a heart attack during the 2011 mOUnTaiNBACK. Ed was a member of one of the DCR teams competing that day. At the time Ed fell, his team had a probably insurmountable lead over the other DCR teams. In honor of Ed, the 2011 Draft competition was suspended. The teams are listed in Draft Captain order. In 2012, a memorial to Ed was installed at Transition Zone 1, at the crest of Laurel Run Rd, where Ed took his first of two handoffs that day.
(Photo courtesy of Greg Luna)
The Knights Who Say Knee
Alan Effrig (C), Matt Degges, Nikita Fedkin,Debbie Simoncek, Jackie Funk, Paula Jech
Christine and the Merry Lumberjacks
Pat Singletary (C), Mike Weyandt, Lance Bland, Christine Rodgers, Jamie Volkert, Ed Thompson
The Pythons of the Holy Trail
Scott Falkner (C),George Lesieutre, Bob Cornwall, Blake Cohen, Martin Mazur, Jessica McNutt
The Ministers of Silly Running
Alex Becker (C), Greg Gifford, Jonathan Thurley, Jim Myers, Jaimie Wright, Laura McGowan
King Marthur and the Team Tom Picked For Her
Martha Nelson (C), Joe Montenegro, Alexander Kowaleski, Peter Skelos, Rob Peterson, Ford McNutt
The Rabbit Stakers
Jeff Smucker (C), Mike Misselwitz, Rob Shaver, Esther Prins, Mark Fedkin, Ann Lehman
Whizzo Quality Assortment
Tom Cali (C), Forrest Briscoe, Amanda Eltringham, Tim Spigelmyer, Lynda Nguyen, Mike Martin
The Killer Rabbits
Meira Minard (C), Katie Davis, Dean Capone, Perry Edwards, Amy Blake, Sara Noss
The Spandex Inquisition
Miles Smith (C), Michael Renz, John Wilcock, Michael Goldfine, Rich Olsen, Janet Jonson
Just A Little Bit Of Peril?
Jim Moore (C), Ann Skulas-Ray, Beth Kempton, Tom Karnezos, Grace Small, Kris Greenert
2010 Results (7 Person Teams)
DCR Overall
Finish Team Name Time Finish
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1 John Jacob Beidleheimer Schweats 5:50:47 10
(John Domico (C), Meira Minard, Jim Moore,
Jaimie Wright, Tom Karnezos, Rob Peterson,
Scott Gest)
2 Humpin' Dumpties 5:51:50 11
(Costas Maranas (C), Ken Davis, George Lesieutre,
Michael Goldfine, Lance Bland, Debbie Simoncek,
Michelle Hutnik)
3 Seven Blind Mice 5:56:19 14
(Alan Effrig (C), Judd Michael, Cory Neff,
Matt Degges, Dana Todd, Kate Ryan,
Sandy Gabel)
4 Hey Diddle Diddle, We'll Just Win A Little 6:00:34 16
(Matt Petrarca (C), Mike Misselwitz, Scott Etter,
Bob Cornwall, Morgan Wasikonis, Kristie Kalvin,
Mike O'Connell)
5 The Grande Olde Dukes of Rothrock 6:01:59 18
(Dave Moore (C), Greg Dillon, Jim Myers,
Marty Klanchar, Ron Cunfer, Julia Birmingham,
Lee Culver)
6 Hot X Buns 6:02:55 19
(Tom Cali (C), Martha Nelson, Carole Dudukovich,
Jamie Volkert, Sherry Tirko, Mike Martin,
Paul Ruby)
7 Rothrock-A-Bye Baby 6:08:00 24
(Elijah Shekinah (C), Mike Weyandt, Jim Kisenwether,
Esther Prins, Matt Soccio, Janet Jonson,
Mike Dahlberg)
8 6 Jacks, 1 Jill, and a Whole Lotta Hills 6:09:27 25
(Tim Aydin (C), Kevin Becker, Nick Downs,
Jonathan Thurley, Joel Niemann, Marty Mazur,
Grace Small)
9 Ringers Around the Rothrock 6:14:02 31
(Dave Mengle (C), John Sheakoski, Jon Oatley,
Mark Lee, Dean Capone, Stephanie Gordon,
Michelle Christensen)
2009 Results (7 Person Teams)
DCR Overall
Finish Team Name Time Finish
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1 OK Go! 5:42:56 10
(Matt Petrarca (C), Shawn Kelly, Meira Minard,
Jim Kisenwether, Mike Weyandt, Jonathon Thurley,
Sara Noss)
2 The Tussey sEXyBaCKS 5:46:36 11
(Beth Herndon (C), John Domico, Jeremy Zerbe,
Jim Myers, Sherry Tirko, Tom Karnezos, Mike Martin)
3 For Those about to Rothrock, We Salute You 5:47:30 12
(Elijah Shekinah (C), Lance Bland, Jamie Volkert,
Kathy Koetje-Simin, Bob Cornwall, Deb Simoncek,
Paula Jech)
4 Fools on the Hills 5:48:44 13
(Alan Effrig (C), Costas Maranas, Jeff Smucker,
Mark Lee, Rob Shaver, Marty Mazur, Jessica Wekke)
5 Climbing the Walls 5:51:24 16
(Dave Moore (C), Nick Downs, Jim Moore, Julie Grubb,
Dana Todd, Christine Rodgers, Michelle Hutnik)
6 Run to the Hills 5:55:44 17
(Andy Cunningham (C), Judd Michael, Scott Roycroft,
Tara Murray, Joe Bollinger, Marv Hall, Sandy Gabel)
7 Everybody Hurts 6:01:52 21
(Tim Aydin (C), Ann Skulas-Ray, John Sheakoski,
Anna Shamey, John Wilcock, Janet Jonson, Amy Blake)
8 Holy Cannoli 6:10:07 22
(Martha Nelson (C), Tom Cali, Selena Smart,
Beth Kempton, Mike Goldfine, Kate Ryan,
Tracy Williams)
2008 Results (5 Person Teams)
DCR Overall
Finish Team Name Time Finish
------ --------- ---- ------
1 Luke and the Millenium Falcons 5:46:34 8
(Luke Watson (C), Cheryl Capone Keller, Jim Myers,
Lauren Radvansky, Michelle Hutnik)
2 Captain Anyone? 5:48:24 10
(Bob Chandler (C), Nick Downs, Mark Lee,
Matt Soccio, Janet Jonson)
3 Thor Legth 5:49:32 12
(Tom Cali (C), Meira Minard, Jim Moore,
Sherry Tirko, Lee Culver)
4 The Band of the Bland 5:49:53 13
(Lance Bland (C), John Sheakoski, Beth Kempton,
Jon Thurley, Dave Miller)
5 The Ambiguously Fast Five 5:51:16 14
(John Domico (C), Andy Mazur, Ann Skula-Ray,
John Wilcock, Christine Rodgers)
6 Gravity Girl and the Vapor Men 5:51:26 15
(Judd Michael (C), Laura Shackelton, Brett Michaud,
Ron Cunfer, Andy Arndt)
7 Team Robin and the Useless Sidekicks 5:57:47 17
(Martha Nelson (C), Bob Jones, Jamie Volkert,
Joel Niemann, Julia Hess)
8 Bigger, Stronger, Faster, Harder, and Moore 6:06:43 23
(Dave Moore (C), Tara Murray, Mark Traband,
Marty Mazur, Donna Matthews)
9 Fantastic Five 6:10:39 26
(Andy Cunningham (C), Jim Kisenwether,
Jinger Gotschall, Michael Goldfine, Sandy Gabel)
2007 Results (6 Person Teams)
DCR Overall
Finish Team Name Time Finish
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1 Los Luchadores del Rothrock 5:45:20 6
(Dave Moore (C), Beth Kempton, Jamie Volkert,
Mark Traband, Greg Luna, Jim Weinschenck)
2 Greenbacks 5:47:46 7
(Tim Murphy (C), Meira Minard, Cheryl Capone,
George Lesieutre, Michael Goldfine, Bill Wortman)
3 Sara's Six 5:51:40 10
(Lance Bland (C), John Domico, Sarah Pabian,
Jim Myers, Joe Horn, Shaun Wood)
4 One Wookie, Four Jedi, and Princess Tara 5:51:59 11
(Greg Dillon (C), John Sheakoski, Costas Maranas,
Tara Murray, Matt Soccio, John Daley)
5 The Quick and the Dead Tired 6:03:14 15
(Andrew Webb (C), Laura Shackelton, Esther Prins,
Jinger Gottschalk, Jeff Weinschenck, Paul Mount)
6 Six Pack of Speed 6:08:13 20
(Eric Tyo (C), Duane Serpentine, Frank Zaffino,
Ruscena Wiederholt. Martin Mazur, Lee Culver)
7 No Whizzing 6:28:00 27
(Tom Cali (C), Martha Nelson, Jessica Neff,
Miruna Sasuclark, Jonathan Thurley, Sherry Tirko)
2006 Results (4 Person Teams)
DCR Overall
Finish Team Name Time Finish
------ --------- ---- ------
1 The Good, the Bad, and the Uglies 5:43:22 7
(Andrew Webb (C), John Sheakoski,
Esther Prins, Tim Brenza)
2 Three Mules and Sister Tara 5:48:33 8
(John Domico (C), Matt Newcomb,
Tara Murray, Marty Mazur)
3 Third Wind 5:50:20 9
(Lance Bland (C), Meira Minard,
Jim Myers, Brooke Fambrough)
4 The Mixed Quads 5:52:39 10
(Judd Michael (C), Mark Fedkin,
Kelly Sampson, Erin T. Wyble)
5 The Hairy Bar Stewards 5:53:48 11
(Greg Dillon (C), Jim Kisenwether,
Louise Miltich, Mark Traband)
6 Little Big Man 5:56:50 13
(Tom Cali (C), Greg Mitchell,
Morgan Wasikonis, Matt Soccio)
Over the years, the stat geeks in the DCR have compiled information on all the past races, including team times, runners, Leg splits, along with a fair bit of analysis. Team captains and betting handicappers might find the information useful. Here's the spreadsheet, current to the 2014 race: