RACES
The big race of the weekend was the Marine Corps Marathon, and Dickson represented GRC with distinction, finishing 17th in 2:34:45. Dix had a great training cycle, and felt confident he could run close to 2:30, but the marathon is a unique and cruel event, and some days things don't quite go the way you expect them to. Dix gave it absolutely everything he had out there, and he was extremely pleased with the effort. I'm very proud of Dickson's execution of the race plan, and of his approach to the race in the weeks and months leading up to it. He did everything right in training, and ran with patience and toughness, and that's all I can ever ask of anyone. Well done!
We had several athletes in action at 5ks across the area. Kara won the Run/Walk to End HIV 5k in a very impressive 17:45. Maura and Susan ran the Goblin Gallop "5k" in Virginia, which turned out to be a little more than they bargained for when the course marshal mismarked a turn, resulting in the addition of approximately 250 meters. While the inaccurate course renders their times meaningless, they were second and third overall, and got to enjoy an awesome Halloween parade for their trouble.
ADMINISTRATIVE
We're good to go at BCC on Wednesday. Next week there may be a conflict, depending on the soccer playoffs. We may not get much advance notice on the potential conflict, so be sure to pay attention to the workout email next week. The backup location is the mall. After next week, it should be smooth sailing at BCC.
WORKOUT
We're set for our normal 7:15 start at BCC, so meet for the warmup at 6:30.
See you Wednesday at BCC.
Jerry
Monday, October 26, 2015
Saturday, October 17, 2015
FLASH - GRC Men Win Gettysburg Invitational
Led by Cabell's 2nd place finish, the GRC Men's team took the overall victory at the Gettsyburg Invitational. Cabell was joined in the Top 10 by Paul B and Kyle W.
Team Results below:
Team Results below:
1. 52 Georgetown Run (26:11.1 130:55.1 1:08.6)
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2 Cabell Willis 25:38.3
4 Paul Balmer 25:46.5
8 Kyle Wagener 26:06.4
16 Lukasz Olenginski 26:37.0
22 Sean O'Leary 26:46.9
(30) David Wertz 27:05.0
(33) Gregory Olenginski 27:09.5
Sunday, October 11, 2015
FLASH: Kuhlmann-- 2:31:28!
Saturday, October 10, 2015
The Glory Days
BReuters Wire Services -- Manassas, Va.
Sam Luff was first across the finish line at the Glory Days XC Invitational in Manassas this morning with a time of 16:22. Luke Meyer, followed by Cabell and Kyle W, were in the lead with 20 meters to go until Meyer, an Ivy League Alumnus, took a wrong turn, which added about 200 meters to their run. Although the matter has been referred to the GRC Inspector General, who will determine whether Meyer was attempting to gain an unfair advantage over other racerunners (#wrongwaygate!), bystanders report that the mistake was eminently understandable and that the three runners competed hard today. Dangerous Dave Wertz came in eighth and this author salvaged a spot in the high teens. Best of luck to Dave O'Hara, whose HS team was also racing today at the invitational.
Sam Luff was first across the finish line at the Glory Days XC Invitational in Manassas this morning with a time of 16:22. Luke Meyer, followed by Cabell and Kyle W, were in the lead with 20 meters to go until Meyer, an Ivy League Alumnus, took a wrong turn, which added about 200 meters to their run. Although the matter has been referred to the GRC Inspector General, who will determine whether Meyer was attempting to gain an unfair advantage over other racerunners (#wrongwaygate!), bystanders report that the mistake was eminently understandable and that the three runners competed hard today. Dangerous Dave Wertz came in eighth and this author salvaged a spot in the high teens. Best of luck to Dave O'Hara, whose HS team was also racing today at the invitational.
Friday, October 9, 2015
WEEKEND PREVIEW: From 5k to the Marathon
As RunWashington was so kind to remind us all this morning, we've only got a few months until this becomes a normal sight:
For now, we can revel in the fact that October plays host to prettier Instagram shots involving leaves and flannel. Oh, and I suppose that there's usually a long list of exciting races for our harriers to send 'em at. This weekend in particular sees the GRC tackle a wide variety of distances and surfaces.
On Saturday, a rag-tag group of guys will take to the hill and dale of Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville, VA for the Glory Days XC 5k. With just a hair over two months until Club Nationals, we've got Luke, Sam, Cabell, Kyle W, Wertz, and Breezy breaking in their spikes well in advance. The word on the street is that anyone who runs slower than the winning time of the high school race will not be allowed to ride back to DC with the rest of the group.
Sunday will see two strong groups take a 50-60 minute tour of the DC Monuments at the Army 10 Miler. On the women's side, youth and experience unite in the form of Hannah, Frances L, Maura, Keely, and Kerry. Hannah and Frances will be making their 10 mile debuts, and Coach Jerry is optimistic that they'll surprise themselves at this new distance. Coming off of a consistent summer of The Hard Training, Maura also looks more than ready for a breakthrough.
The men might see a larger team spread, but also send a strong field including Mike, Phil, Outlaw, Sean, Balmer, Tom, Charlie, and Kyle C. While the back half of that pack has some experience with the longer distances, Mike and Phil are making their 10-mile debuts. Tom gets Coach Jerry's "Athlete to Watch" distinction, and Mike gets the slightly-less-positive "Athlete to Keep an Eye On." Coach Jerry explains, "assuming Mike is successful in picking up his packet this time around, this will be his 10 mile debut. It's early in the season for him, but he should be ready for a solid performance." Mike hasn't e-mailed me in response to my offer to pick up his packet, so our fingers are crossed at this point.
Never one to be forgotten, ageless Pat Kuhlmann will also take a shot at a strong Sunday performance in the Chicago Marathon. According to Coach Jerry, "Pat has had a great training cycle, and if the conditions are conducive, he's got a real shot at a PR." The forecast looks a tad warm right now, but having seen Pat crank out fast mile repeats in peak DC humidity, he's conditioned well for the challenge.
Keep your dials tuned to this station all weekend for reports of greatness!
For now, we can revel in the fact that October plays host to prettier Instagram shots involving leaves and flannel. Oh, and I suppose that there's usually a long list of exciting races for our harriers to send 'em at. This weekend in particular sees the GRC tackle a wide variety of distances and surfaces.
On Saturday, a rag-tag group of guys will take to the hill and dale of Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville, VA for the Glory Days XC 5k. With just a hair over two months until Club Nationals, we've got Luke, Sam, Cabell, Kyle W, Wertz, and Breezy breaking in their spikes well in advance. The word on the street is that anyone who runs slower than the winning time of the high school race will not be allowed to ride back to DC with the rest of the group.
Sunday will see two strong groups take a 50-60 minute tour of the DC Monuments at the Army 10 Miler. On the women's side, youth and experience unite in the form of Hannah, Frances L, Maura, Keely, and Kerry. Hannah and Frances will be making their 10 mile debuts, and Coach Jerry is optimistic that they'll surprise themselves at this new distance. Coming off of a consistent summer of The Hard Training, Maura also looks more than ready for a breakthrough.
The men might see a larger team spread, but also send a strong field including Mike, Phil, Outlaw, Sean, Balmer, Tom, Charlie, and Kyle C. While the back half of that pack has some experience with the longer distances, Mike and Phil are making their 10-mile debuts. Tom gets Coach Jerry's "Athlete to Watch" distinction, and Mike gets the slightly-less-positive "Athlete to Keep an Eye On." Coach Jerry explains, "assuming Mike is successful in picking up his packet this time around, this will be his 10 mile debut. It's early in the season for him, but he should be ready for a solid performance." Mike hasn't e-mailed me in response to my offer to pick up his packet, so our fingers are crossed at this point.
Never one to be forgotten, ageless Pat Kuhlmann will also take a shot at a strong Sunday performance in the Chicago Marathon. According to Coach Jerry, "Pat has had a great training cycle, and if the conditions are conducive, he's got a real shot at a PR." The forecast looks a tad warm right now, but having seen Pat crank out fast mile repeats in peak DC humidity, he's conditioned well for the challenge.
Keep your dials tuned to this station all weekend for reports of greatness!
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
TUESDAY workout, October 6
RACES
It was another big weekend of racing, with strong performances at Paul Short and the Navy Mile. Our intrepid cross country crew was led by Frances Loeb, who was 7th in 21:54. On the men's side, Phil was 11th in 25:18, followed by our new twin superstars Luk and Greg in 26:31 and 26:58. The times were slow due to sloppy conditions, but I was quite pleased with all of these performances. The times were also slow at the Navy Mile due to a strong headwind for the out section of the out and back course, and sit and kick tactics from the pro milers that assembled for the huge prize purse, but our gang competed very well. Katie was 7th in 5:17 and Susan was 9th in 5:27. For the men, Stewart was 8th in 4:23, Cabell was 10th in 4:27, and Ryan was 14th in 4:31. I was particularly happy with Stewart's performance, as he was not intimidated by the very strong field, and he executed his race plan with the patience that has at times eluded him in the past. As Stewart learns to race at the highest levels, we are going to see great things from him in the future.
Several of our athletes planned to run the Wilson Bridge Half, but the weatherman had other ideas, and the race was cancelled. Zak made the best of it by winning the Boo Run for Life 10k in a very nice PR of 33:28. Considering that Zak was gearing up to run a half, and he won by 30 seconds, that is an excellent performance. In addition to those who planned to compete, Phil, Mike, and Tex Paul were going to serve as guides for elite visually impaired runners, which is a service I'm proud to say that GRC provides at Wilson Bridge every year. It's a shame that the guys missed out on the chance to serve, as it's always a great experience, and one I hope many of you will have the opportunity to enjoy in the future.
WORKOUT
We're at BCC TONIGHT for our normal 7:15 start, so meet for the warmup at 6:30. Next week, we're on the mall on Wednesday, and with any luck, after that we'll be back to Wednesday nights at BCC.
I'll send the women's workout separately.
See you TONIGHT at BCC.
Jerry
It was another big weekend of racing, with strong performances at Paul Short and the Navy Mile. Our intrepid cross country crew was led by Frances Loeb, who was 7th in 21:54. On the men's side, Phil was 11th in 25:18, followed by our new twin superstars Luk and Greg in 26:31 and 26:58. The times were slow due to sloppy conditions, but I was quite pleased with all of these performances. The times were also slow at the Navy Mile due to a strong headwind for the out section of the out and back course, and sit and kick tactics from the pro milers that assembled for the huge prize purse, but our gang competed very well. Katie was 7th in 5:17 and Susan was 9th in 5:27. For the men, Stewart was 8th in 4:23, Cabell was 10th in 4:27, and Ryan was 14th in 4:31. I was particularly happy with Stewart's performance, as he was not intimidated by the very strong field, and he executed his race plan with the patience that has at times eluded him in the past. As Stewart learns to race at the highest levels, we are going to see great things from him in the future.
Several of our athletes planned to run the Wilson Bridge Half, but the weatherman had other ideas, and the race was cancelled. Zak made the best of it by winning the Boo Run for Life 10k in a very nice PR of 33:28. Considering that Zak was gearing up to run a half, and he won by 30 seconds, that is an excellent performance. In addition to those who planned to compete, Phil, Mike, and Tex Paul were going to serve as guides for elite visually impaired runners, which is a service I'm proud to say that GRC provides at Wilson Bridge every year. It's a shame that the guys missed out on the chance to serve, as it's always a great experience, and one I hope many of you will have the opportunity to enjoy in the future.
WORKOUT
We're at BCC TONIGHT for our normal 7:15 start, so meet for the warmup at 6:30. Next week, we're on the mall on Wednesday, and with any luck, after that we'll be back to Wednesday nights at BCC.
I'll send the women's workout separately.
See you TONIGHT at BCC.
Jerry
Sunday, October 4, 2015
FLASH: Pennsylvania Ave. shut down this morning, but presidential motorcade nowhere to be seen
Joaquin-lite conditions contributed to a tough morning for fast running, but GRC athletes made the best of the Navy Mile. While crowds may have been sparse on an unusually chilly October morning, a generous prize purse ensured that both the men and women dealt with a healthy level of competition. Scuttlebutt heard around the event suggests that racing a mile in October feels weird. Don't worry folks, track season is only a few months away!
7th Katie 5:17.18
9th Susan 5:27.97
8th Stewart 4:23.71
10th Cabell 4:27.4
14th Witty 4:31.16
(photo credit to Kyle Wagener)
Friday, October 2, 2015
FLASH: Paul Short 8k Results
A number of GRC harriers braved true cross-country conditions up in Lehigh, PA this morning. Joaquin who?
Women's Open Race
7th - Frances Loeb 21:54
Men's Open Race
11th - Phil 25:18
56th - Lukasz 26:31
102nd - Greg 26:58
Monday, September 28, 2015
Wednesday workout, September 30, ON THE MALL
RACES
The highly coveted and rarely awarded GRC Athlete of the Week goes to Kieran for his outstanding performance at Clarendon Day. In the 5k, Kieran ran 14:35, which is a new club record and a gigantic PR, and he came back a few minutes later to win the 10k in 31:42. Kieran is in the midst of training for the Philly RNR half, and that he was able to break the club record at a distance that is well outside of his wheelhouse without having done any speedwork is proof positive that he has an excellent shot at qualifying for the Olympic Trials in Philly. Well done, young fella!
There were many other fine performances at Clarendon Day. Katie won the women's race in 17:21, which was her fastest 5k since the Clinton administration, and puts her third on the GRC all-time list. Susan ran a very solid 18:08 in her season debut. For the men, former club record holder Witty made a promising season debut in 14:48, and considering that Ryan has only been running workouts for a few weeks, he will have an excellent chance of reclaiming the club record later this fall. Also of note in the 5k, Tom ran a big PR of 15:29. In the 10k, Mike made his season debut in 32:17, and we'll certainly see much faster times from him as the season progresses, and Kerry continued her comeback from injury with a solid 39:40.
Clarendon marked the GRC debut of three members of the GRC class of 2015, Kyle Wagener, Lukasz Olenginski, and Greg Olenginski. Kyle, who ran 15:39, is a recent graduate of St. Olaf, and he will be looking to make his mark in the 5000 and 10,000 on the track. Luk and Greg, who both recently graduated from Franklin and Marshall, were standouts at 800 and 1500 meters in college, and they will be looking to improve at 1500 while transitioning to the 3000 and 5000. Welcome aboard!
Last but not least, Maura ran a PR of 36:13 at the Great Race in Pittsburgh. Maura is in excellent shape, and we're going to see more PRs from her in the weeks and months ahead.
WORKOUT
We're ON THE MALL on Wednesday. Meet for the warmup at 6:30, and we'll get started as promptly at 7:15. I'll be out there by 6:30 to watch your stuff. As always, we will use the interior loop between 4th and 7th Streets, and we will muster on the 7th street side, on the north corner of the loop. If you're driving, there is ample parking on the roads around the mall. If you're taking metro, the Smithsonian stop is a few blocks to the west (exit on the mall and walk towards the Capital, cross 7th street, and the meeting spot is on the north side of the loop). If you're taking the red line, go to Gallery Place, exit at 7th street, and proceed south towards the mall. I'll send the women's workout separately.
I'll see you on the mall on Wednesday.
Jerry
The highly coveted and rarely awarded GRC Athlete of the Week goes to Kieran for his outstanding performance at Clarendon Day. In the 5k, Kieran ran 14:35, which is a new club record and a gigantic PR, and he came back a few minutes later to win the 10k in 31:42. Kieran is in the midst of training for the Philly RNR half, and that he was able to break the club record at a distance that is well outside of his wheelhouse without having done any speedwork is proof positive that he has an excellent shot at qualifying for the Olympic Trials in Philly. Well done, young fella!
There were many other fine performances at Clarendon Day. Katie won the women's race in 17:21, which was her fastest 5k since the Clinton administration, and puts her third on the GRC all-time list. Susan ran a very solid 18:08 in her season debut. For the men, former club record holder Witty made a promising season debut in 14:48, and considering that Ryan has only been running workouts for a few weeks, he will have an excellent chance of reclaiming the club record later this fall. Also of note in the 5k, Tom ran a big PR of 15:29. In the 10k, Mike made his season debut in 32:17, and we'll certainly see much faster times from him as the season progresses, and Kerry continued her comeback from injury with a solid 39:40.
Clarendon marked the GRC debut of three members of the GRC class of 2015, Kyle Wagener, Lukasz Olenginski, and Greg Olenginski. Kyle, who ran 15:39, is a recent graduate of St. Olaf, and he will be looking to make his mark in the 5000 and 10,000 on the track. Luk and Greg, who both recently graduated from Franklin and Marshall, were standouts at 800 and 1500 meters in college, and they will be looking to improve at 1500 while transitioning to the 3000 and 5000. Welcome aboard!
Last but not least, Maura ran a PR of 36:13 at the Great Race in Pittsburgh. Maura is in excellent shape, and we're going to see more PRs from her in the weeks and months ahead.
WORKOUT
We're ON THE MALL on Wednesday. Meet for the warmup at 6:30, and we'll get started as promptly at 7:15. I'll be out there by 6:30 to watch your stuff. As always, we will use the interior loop between 4th and 7th Streets, and we will muster on the 7th street side, on the north corner of the loop. If you're driving, there is ample parking on the roads around the mall. If you're taking metro, the Smithsonian stop is a few blocks to the west (exit on the mall and walk towards the Capital, cross 7th street, and the meeting spot is on the north side of the loop). If you're taking the red line, go to Gallery Place, exit at 7th street, and proceed south towards the mall. I'll send the women's workout separately.
I'll see you on the mall on Wednesday.
Jerry
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
TUESDAY workout, September 22
RACES
We got the season started in earnest with some very strong performances at the Navy 5 Miler and Half Marathon. The performance of the day came from Stewart, who won the 5 mile in 25:14, which was a 25 second PR. Stewart is in the best shape of his life, and he's going to keep the PR train rolling in the coming weeks. Also in the 5 mile, Luke was second in 25:22, Sam was third in 25:31, Cabell was fourth in 25:59, Tex Paul was seventh in 26:13, Balmer was eighth in 26:19, Outlaw was ninth in 26:29, and Dave O was eleventh in 27:41. I was particularly pleased with Sam's solid run as he continues to return to form after injury, and Cabell's very comfortable effort as he begins the encore to his huge breakthrough season in the spring.
The women were led by Hannah, who was second in 29:38, followed by Frances Loeb in third in 29:44, Kerry in fifth in 31:18, Keely in eighth in 32:18, and Mary Grace in 34:25. Rumor has it that Beth also ran, but since she isn't in the results, perhaps I just imagined seeing her run in the 31:30 range. Frances and Keely made their GRC debuts, and they both showed why they are going to be great additions to the team. Frances had an outstanding career at Johns Hopkins, where she was a 6-time All-American, and by the end of the spring I would not be surprised if the name Frances occupies the top 2 spots on the GRC all-time list in every distance on the track. Keely will be a major contributor to our marathon and road groups, and she has a bright future ahead in GRC blue.
In the half, Chris ran a very nice PR of 1:14:21. Chris has shown tremendous potential for improvement in his short time with GRC, and we're going to see many more PRs from him in the future. Kieran ran a very controlled 1:10:19 for second, and our fall marathon crew of Pat, Dickson, and Fridge used the race as a workout, finishing in 1:13:23, 1:17:29, and 1:17:58, respectively. They're all training well, and we're going to see breakthrough performances from them in the coming weeks.
EVENT FOR NINA
Mary Grace learned of an event in honor of Nina that will take place at Bicycle Space on September 28, which is next Monday, and it would be great if we have a strong GRC presence. This is the invitation to the event:
Please join us on Sept 28 at 7:30 for yoga in the Adams Morgan shop. This will be a special class, held in honor of Nina Brekelmans, who took classes with us at our 7th Street location, and perished in a fire in June in Dupont. She was a remarkable and accomplished woman, and we miss her spirit in class. More information on her here: https://ccas.georgetown.edu/brekelmans-scholarship-fund. BicycleSpace yoga classes are offered on a "give what you can" basis, and all proceeds raised over the summer will be donated to Nina's memorial scholarship fund on September 28. We will teach our regular "all levels vinyasa flow" class, followed by the donation of the funds to the representatives of the scholarship fund. Anyone who wishes to remember or speak in her honor Nina is welcome. To join us for class, please arrive by 7:30. To join for the reception, please arrive at 8:30.
WORKOUT
We're set for our normal 7:15 start on TUESDAY at BCC, so meet for the warmup at 6:30.
I'll send the women's workout separately.
Jerry
Monday, September 21, 2015
FLASH (ish - one day delay) - Navy Air Force 1/2 Marathon & 5 Mile Results
Summer is drawing to a close, but it doesn't seem like the GRC is going to be cooling down anytime soon. Sources indicate that the 'Skins dominating win yesterday was inspired by the clean sweeps from both the men and women in the various team competitions.
1/2 Marathon (Men)Kieran 1:10:19 2nd
Pat 1:13:23
Chris 1:14:21 PR
Dix 1:17:28
Fridge 1:17:58
5 Mile (Men)
Stewart 25:14 1st (PR)
Luke 25:22 2nd
Sam 25:31 3nd
Cabell 25:56 4th
Tex Paul 26:13 7th
Balmer 26:19 8th
Outlaw 26:29 9th
5 Mile (Women)
Frances Loeb 29:44 3nd (GRC debut)
Kerry 31:18 5th
Keely 32:18 8th (GRC debut)
Monday, September 14, 2015
Wednesday workout, September 16
RACES
We had several fine performances this weekend at various distances, but the top story occurred off the track when Jake announced that he is retiring from racing. When the history of GRC is written, Jake will be featured prominently, both for his achievements as an athlete, which were impressive, and for his multitude of contributions to the team behind the scenes. It's not an exaggeration to say that Jake's vision and persistence formed the foundation of GRC, and we all owe him a huge debt of gratitude for his years of hard work and dedication. I urge all of you to read Jake's blog post, and to find inspiration in his story. I'm certain that I speak for the entire team when I say that he will be missed.
http://jakeklim.blogspot.com/2015/09/hanging-up-flats-spikes.html
As for the racing, we had a strong crew at the Parks half marathon, led by Kieran's 2d place finish in 1:11:40, Sam in 6th 1:13:17, Sean O in 7th 1:13:21, and Jake in 9th 1:15:43. Parks is a challenging course, and our guys ran it as a workout, so these results bode very well for fast times when the real racing starts. Phil got an excellent start to his fall season by finishing 4th at the Dartmouth XC Invitational, where he ran 24:31 for "8k." Phil is sure the course was a tad short, and he thinks his time is worth about 25 flat for the full distance, but that is still a very promising performance on a hilly course. Stewart is already in mid-season form, as he proved by winning the Frederick Market Street Mile in 4:15. Finally, Katie was second in the Shoebox Shuffle 5k in Baltimore in a very strong 17:52 on a hilly course.
WORKOUT
We're set for our normal 7:15 start at BCC on Wednesday, so meet for the warmup at 6:30.
I'll send the women's workout separately.
Jerry
We had several fine performances this weekend at various distances, but the top story occurred off the track when Jake announced that he is retiring from racing. When the history of GRC is written, Jake will be featured prominently, both for his achievements as an athlete, which were impressive, and for his multitude of contributions to the team behind the scenes. It's not an exaggeration to say that Jake's vision and persistence formed the foundation of GRC, and we all owe him a huge debt of gratitude for his years of hard work and dedication. I urge all of you to read Jake's blog post, and to find inspiration in his story. I'm certain that I speak for the entire team when I say that he will be missed.
http://jakeklim.blogspot.com/2015/09/hanging-up-flats-spikes.html
As for the racing, we had a strong crew at the Parks half marathon, led by Kieran's 2d place finish in 1:11:40, Sam in 6th 1:13:17, Sean O in 7th 1:13:21, and Jake in 9th 1:15:43. Parks is a challenging course, and our guys ran it as a workout, so these results bode very well for fast times when the real racing starts. Phil got an excellent start to his fall season by finishing 4th at the Dartmouth XC Invitational, where he ran 24:31 for "8k." Phil is sure the course was a tad short, and he thinks his time is worth about 25 flat for the full distance, but that is still a very promising performance on a hilly course. Stewart is already in mid-season form, as he proved by winning the Frederick Market Street Mile in 4:15. Finally, Katie was second in the Shoebox Shuffle 5k in Baltimore in a very strong 17:52 on a hilly course.
WORKOUT
We're set for our normal 7:15 start at BCC on Wednesday, so meet for the warmup at 6:30.
I'll send the women's workout separately.
Jerry
Stewart in the FNP
Stewart Reich and his soon-to-be-wife Stephanie Bryan got some nice press after each winning the Market Street Mile in Frederick in 4:15 and 4:59.
Stewart told the Frederick News-Post: "My whole fall is planned out, then, my season stops. My spring is an open schedule. Hopefully, we'll be running happily every after.
Stewart told the Frederick News-Post: "My whole fall is planned out, then, my season stops. My spring is an open schedule. Hopefully, we'll be running happily every after.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Wednesday workout, Sep 9, ON THE MALL
RACES
The men got into action this weekend with victories at Kentlands 5k, National Press Club 5k, and the Larry Noel 15k. At Kentlands, Mike, Kieran, and Stewart went 1-2-3 in 15:17, 15:18, and 15:19, with Sam 5th in 15:47, and Sean 6th in 16:04. This was Mike's first race of 2015, and he looks none the worse for wear after injury limited him in the spring. Indeed, Mike appears to be in better shape at this point in the season than in his previous two years with GRC, so we're going to see him make up for lost time this fall. Kieran is gearing up for his shot at qualifying for the Trials in the half, and his very comfortable effort on Saturday is more proof that he's on schedule for a major breakthrough in October. Stewart is already in mid-season form, and he's going to be ready for some big PRs in the coming weeks. Sam is also working his way back into shape after some nagging injuries hampered him in the spring, and this controlled effort was another step in the right direction. Sean is taking a patient approach in his training, and he will be ready to roll when the real racing starts. At the Press Club 5k, Pat K led from the gun, winning by over a minute in 16:33. Pat is getting ready for a big PR in Chicago, and while he was hoping for some competition on Saturday to push him, his training is right where he wants it to be. Dickson was equally dominant at the Larry Noel 15k, which he won by 4 minutes in a very controlled 54:33 on a hilly course. Dix is also in full marathon prep mode as he gets ready for a big effort at MCM.
WORKOUT
On Wednesday we will be ON THE MALL for a 7:15 start, so meet for the warmup at 6:30. The long-promised specifics are that we use the interior loop between 4th and 7th Streets, which is very, very close to 800 meters (it may not be exact, but as we like to say in that part of town, it's close enough for government work). The drill is that we muster on the 7th street side, on the north corner of the loop. If you're driving, there is ample parking on the roads around the mall. If you're taking metro, the Smithsonian stop is a few blocks to the west (exit on the mall and walk towards the Capital, cross 7th street, and the meeting spot is on the north side of the loop). If you're taking the red line, go to Gallery Place, exit at 7th street, and proceed south towards the mall. It's less than a 10 minute walk. I will be there at 6:30 to watch your stuff during the warmup.
I'll send the women's workout separately.
See you on the mall on Wednesday.
Jerry
The men got into action this weekend with victories at Kentlands 5k, National Press Club 5k, and the Larry Noel 15k. At Kentlands, Mike, Kieran, and Stewart went 1-2-3 in 15:17, 15:18, and 15:19, with Sam 5th in 15:47, and Sean 6th in 16:04. This was Mike's first race of 2015, and he looks none the worse for wear after injury limited him in the spring. Indeed, Mike appears to be in better shape at this point in the season than in his previous two years with GRC, so we're going to see him make up for lost time this fall. Kieran is gearing up for his shot at qualifying for the Trials in the half, and his very comfortable effort on Saturday is more proof that he's on schedule for a major breakthrough in October. Stewart is already in mid-season form, and he's going to be ready for some big PRs in the coming weeks. Sam is also working his way back into shape after some nagging injuries hampered him in the spring, and this controlled effort was another step in the right direction. Sean is taking a patient approach in his training, and he will be ready to roll when the real racing starts. At the Press Club 5k, Pat K led from the gun, winning by over a minute in 16:33. Pat is getting ready for a big PR in Chicago, and while he was hoping for some competition on Saturday to push him, his training is right where he wants it to be. Dickson was equally dominant at the Larry Noel 15k, which he won by 4 minutes in a very controlled 54:33 on a hilly course. Dix is also in full marathon prep mode as he gets ready for a big effort at MCM.
WORKOUT
On Wednesday we will be ON THE MALL for a 7:15 start, so meet for the warmup at 6:30. The long-promised specifics are that we use the interior loop between 4th and 7th Streets, which is very, very close to 800 meters (it may not be exact, but as we like to say in that part of town, it's close enough for government work). The drill is that we muster on the 7th street side, on the north corner of the loop. If you're driving, there is ample parking on the roads around the mall. If you're taking metro, the Smithsonian stop is a few blocks to the west (exit on the mall and walk towards the Capital, cross 7th street, and the meeting spot is on the north side of the loop). If you're taking the red line, go to Gallery Place, exit at 7th street, and proceed south towards the mall. It's less than a 10 minute walk. I will be there at 6:30 to watch your stuff during the warmup.
I'll send the women's workout separately.
See you on the mall on Wednesday.
Jerry
Monday, September 7, 2015
Rollin' Down the Road to MCM
Saturday, September 5, 2015
5k Saturday - Victories at Press Club and Kentlands
Pat Kuhlmann coasted to victory this morning in the Press Club 5k in 16:33.
Emily Dufton, mother of GRC mascot Bruno, continues to discover the benefits of doing the hard training and finishes 4th in 21:42.
In Richmond, Charlie takes 8th overall and is top alum -- would've been No. 2 man for his alma mater -- in the Richmond Spider Alumni Open.
And in later breaking news, Franklin, Kieran and Stu went 1-2-3 in the Kentlands 5k in 15:17, 18, and 19. Sam was 5th in 15:47 and Blur was 6th in 16:04.
This story is no longer developing. It is finished.
Emily Dufton, mother of GRC mascot Bruno, continues to discover the benefits of doing the hard training and finishes 4th in 21:42.
In Richmond, Charlie takes 8th overall and is top alum -- would've been No. 2 man for his alma mater -- in the Richmond Spider Alumni Open.
And in later breaking news, Franklin, Kieran and Stu went 1-2-3 in the Kentlands 5k in 15:17, 18, and 19. Sam was 5th in 15:47 and Blur was 6th in 16:04.
This story is no longer developing. It is finished.
Monday, August 31, 2015
Wednesday workout, September 2
RACES
We had two strong performances at the Annapolis 10 Miler, with Tom finishing 4th in 55:59, and Chris finishing 5th in 56:41, a 65 second PR. Tom's time is significantly faster than he ran last year, and considering that Tom had an outstanding fall in 2014, we can expect big things from him in the weeks to come. That Chris was able to run a big PR on a hilly course in less than ideal weather is a sure sign of great results ahead.
WORKOUT
We'll get rolling Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:15 as normal, so meet for the warmup at 6:30.
See you at BCC.
Jerry
We had two strong performances at the Annapolis 10 Miler, with Tom finishing 4th in 55:59, and Chris finishing 5th in 56:41, a 65 second PR. Tom's time is significantly faster than he ran last year, and considering that Tom had an outstanding fall in 2014, we can expect big things from him in the weeks to come. That Chris was able to run a big PR on a hilly course in less than ideal weather is a sure sign of great results ahead.
WORKOUT
We'll get rolling Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:15 as normal, so meet for the warmup at 6:30.
See you at BCC.
Jerry
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Wednesday workout, August 12
RACES
We had 3 strong performances in the mile at the MCRRC Going Green track meet on Friday night. New superstar Katie ran the second fastest track mile in GRC history, going 5:03.9. That was Katie's fastest mile since the Clinton administration, and now that she's reinvigorated her track career, she's going to make her mark on the all-time list at numerous distances. On the men's side, Stewart took the win in 4:25.9, followed by Tom in 4:27.6. Stewart led from the gun and looked controlled the whole way, which bodes extremely well for his fall season. Tom is steadily working his way back to fitness, and he will be ready to roll after Labor Day.
ADMINISTRATIVE
We'll be back at the cell tower field on Saturday morning. We had a very nice turnout this past week, and a good time was had by all, so don't be shy about joining the fun.
WORKOUT
We're set for Wednesday night at BCC. The forecast looks favorable, and we can go back to our normal 7:15 start time, so meet for the warmup at 6:30.
I'll send the women's workout separately.
I'll see you Wednesday at BCC.
Jerry
We had 3 strong performances in the mile at the MCRRC Going Green track meet on Friday night. New superstar Katie ran the second fastest track mile in GRC history, going 5:03.9. That was Katie's fastest mile since the Clinton administration, and now that she's reinvigorated her track career, she's going to make her mark on the all-time list at numerous distances. On the men's side, Stewart took the win in 4:25.9, followed by Tom in 4:27.6. Stewart led from the gun and looked controlled the whole way, which bodes extremely well for his fall season. Tom is steadily working his way back to fitness, and he will be ready to roll after Labor Day.
ADMINISTRATIVE
We'll be back at the cell tower field on Saturday morning. We had a very nice turnout this past week, and a good time was had by all, so don't be shy about joining the fun.
WORKOUT
We're set for Wednesday night at BCC. The forecast looks favorable, and we can go back to our normal 7:15 start time, so meet for the warmup at 6:30.
I'll send the women's workout separately.
I'll see you Wednesday at BCC.
Jerry
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Wednesday workout, August 5
RACES
It was a light weekend of racing, but we had 2 very solid performances. Charlie got the win at Riley's Rumble half marathon in 1:13:46. While that may sound like a pedestrian time, on a challenging course in hot conditions it's quite impressive, and bodes well for some big PRs for Charlie this fall. In a slightly more competitive race in Maine, Matt Rand was 21st at the Beach to Beacon 10k, running 31:55. Matt finished directly ahead of the first woman, who was the bronze medalist in the 10,000 at the 2009 World Championships, and he's not saying whether he had to unleash his withering kick to edge her out.
WORKOUT
It's ladies night tomorrow. I'll send the women's workout separately.
Guys, we're set for Wednesday at BCC. Let's start at 7:30 again, to allow the sun to drop a bit further before we roll, so meet for the warmup at 6:45.
Ladies, I'll see you tomorrow. Guys, I'll see you Wednesday.
Jerry
It was a light weekend of racing, but we had 2 very solid performances. Charlie got the win at Riley's Rumble half marathon in 1:13:46. While that may sound like a pedestrian time, on a challenging course in hot conditions it's quite impressive, and bodes well for some big PRs for Charlie this fall. In a slightly more competitive race in Maine, Matt Rand was 21st at the Beach to Beacon 10k, running 31:55. Matt finished directly ahead of the first woman, who was the bronze medalist in the 10,000 at the 2009 World Championships, and he's not saying whether he had to unleash his withering kick to edge her out.
WORKOUT
It's ladies night tomorrow. I'll send the women's workout separately.
Guys, we're set for Wednesday at BCC. Let's start at 7:30 again, to allow the sun to drop a bit further before we roll, so meet for the warmup at 6:45.
Ladies, I'll see you tomorrow. Guys, I'll see you Wednesday.
Jerry
Sunday, August 2, 2015
Ban Rumbles
One week after a quality 5k at Crystal City, Charlie Ban Rumbled down the roads of Poolsville, Md to take top honors in the Riley's Rumble Half Marathon. He finished in 1:13:47 on what all agree is challenging and scenic course.
(photo credit: Facebook)
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