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JJ TWIG'S SPOOKY 5K WALK/RUN  (updated November 2nd)

JJ Twigs

The first JJ Twig's Spooky 5K Walk/Run, benefiting the Lake Area Big Brothers/Big Sisters, was an outstanding success.  Approximately 155 participants--believed to be the largest field for any 5K in the Lake area this year--turned out on a sunny, cool, and slightly breezy Saturday morning.  Thanks to all who participated, and to Jill Wedig and her assistants in putting on a successful, fun event.  We had lots and lots of kids participating, which always adds to the fun.

Trevor Dowdney battled a sore back and won the race in 19:xx (the course was a bit short), making it two local 5K wins in two weeks. 

Click here to view some photos taken at the event. 

BASS PRO SHOPS/MAYNARD COHICK HALF MARATHON (posted November 1st)

Three locals participated in today's Maynard Cohick Half Marathon, which was part of the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fitness Festival in Springfield.  Congratulations to all for finishing in the upper half of their female 35-39 age group. 

Name
City
Finish time
Division place
Christine Hamb Roach 2:00:54 23 of 96
Victoria Waiter Osage Beach 2:07:10 34 of 96
Jackie Bruce Roach 2:10:11 40 of 96

 

MARINE CORPS MARATHON (posted October 25th)

MCM

Congratulations to John Tucker--publisher of the Lake Sun and an Ironman finisher--who completed the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. on October 25th.  John finished in 4:17:47, placing him 889th out of 1,999 finishers in the male 40-44 age group.  There were just under 21,000  finishers in total (nearly twelve times the number of finishers at the GO! St. Louis Marathon), making this one of the largest marathons in the United States.

BIKE MS: EXPRESS SCRIPTS GATEWAY GETAWAY RIDE  (posted October 22nd)

The local Oz Cycles team that raised $5,000 in the September 12-13 bike ride benefiting Multiple Sclerosis received some press the other day when a photo of about half the team appeared in several Lake-area publications.    Here's the photo, in case you missed it:

Oz Cycles

The full team consisted of:  Larry Bush and Dan Dougan (team captains), Steve Adams, Larry Allman, Karen Blevins, Ann Brown, Terry Bush, Josh Clark, Sarah Clark, Lexi Dougherty, Todd Elliott, Jenni Glendenning, Cody Gremminger, Daniel Hoover, Jim Jackson, Missy Jackson, J.J. Jones, Beverly Kincade, Traci LaFata, Jeff Morton, Jackie Rasmussen and Josh Schrock.

ABS & GLUTES FITNESS CENTER 5K RUN/WALK (posted October 17th)

Temperatures in the upper 40s and sunny skies--the first we've seen in a week--greeted about 40 runners and walkers to the starting line at today's Abs & Glutes 5K in Linn Creek.   Kudos to Paul and Rona Schaefer for putting on another great event.  Congratulations to the top male and female finishers, Trevor Dowdney and Paula O'Connor, who crossed the line in 22:10 and 25:49, respectively.  

Trevor

Trevor Dowdney with Rona Schaefer

Paula

Paula O'Connor with Rona Schaefer

Click here to view a few more photos.  (Sorry, but I wish I had taken more.)  Click here to view the race results.

WADDELL & REED KANSAS CITY MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K (posted October 17th)

Congratulations to the five local runners, all from Camdenton, who raced in Kansas City today.  Nearly all of them placed high in their respective age divisions.

 
Finish time
Division
Divison Place
MARATHON:
Laura Davis
3:50:59
F 40-44
9th of 83
 
HALF MARATHON:
Dennis Gillen
1:49:02
M 55-59
12th of 83
Amy Manes
1:52:33
F 35-39
33rd of 443
 
5K:
Suzan Carey
30:04
F 60-64
3rd of 12
Ray Carey
46:24
M 65-69
9th of 11

REDMAN TRIATHLON (posted October 17th)

If you're suffering from insomnia and looking for a quick, cheap remedy, read my Redman race report.  I finished it Friday night and posted it on the Race Reports page, or just click here to find it.  It's 22 pages long, with lots of photos, and 3.6 MB in size (.pdf format).

HARTSBURG PUMPKIN FESTIVAL BIKE RIDE  (updated October 11th)

Everyone had a great time at the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival, and the weather, while a bit cool at times, was nearly perfect.  Thanks to all who came along and made it so much fun to be a part of.

Check out the photos here.

2009 ARCHIVES

Events Calendar
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