Race Roundup – Fall 2023

Race Results are posted based on those collected and submitted by Race Team Coordinators.

Avery Brewing Co. Oktoberfest 4k – Oct 1

• Marcey Cote 1st AG (W50-54), 16:55 Lifetime PR
• Flavio De Simone 1st AG (M50-54), 13:55
• Lynn Hermanson 2st AG (W70-74), 22:29

Avery Brewing Co. Triple Crown Race Series

(Lucky Leprechaun 4K/4K on Fourth/ Oktoberfest 4K)

• Rich Castro 1st AG (M75-79)
• Marcey Cote 3rd Overall (W50-54)
• Flavio De Simone 1st Master (M50-54)
• Lynn Hermanson 1st AG (W70-74)

Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group Championships at Chicago – Oct 8

Boulder Road Runners members Paul Hughes and Roger Sayre ran in the 65-69 age group, and former member Tim Degrado (who was with BRR in 2021 and 2022) ran in the 60-64 age group for the Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group Championships at the Chicago Marathon on October 8.

In the men’s 65-69 championship race, Hughes was hoping to improve on his 2nd place from 2022 in London 2022. With splits of 1:26:51 and 1:29:59 to finish in 2:56:50, Hughes was 2nd again in 2023. After the race he indicated that he was pleased with the result: “I went out hard in Chicago and began to feel the effects earlier than usual. I contemplated ‘easing back’ for the remainder of the race, but realizing that there were friends and family following my every split time live on the marathon app; I knew I should have to dig deep.”

Sayre was hoping to finish in under 3 hours, and join the list of those who have spanned more than 40 year between their first sub 3 marathon and latest. Fewer than 20 runners worldwide have ever accomplished this. Holding onto 3:00 pace through 22 miles (1:30:16 at the half), Sayre was hampered by leg cramps over the last 4 miles of the race and finished in 3:05:20, which was good enough for 6th in the age division and 2nd American.

Degrado, now living in Wisconsin, was 3rd last year in the World Marathon Major’s 60-64 age group at the championship race. This year he ran the Leadville 100 just 6 weeks before Chicago and was not fully recovered. After running through the half in 1:26, he developed digestive issues and had to slow down and finished in 3:23.

Next September the Sydney Marathon will host Abbott Masters World Marathon Majors championships. – Roger Sayre

Flavio De Simone also competed in the Chicago Marathon and finished in 02:39:38

Expo Park XC 5k – Oct 21

Lesia Atkinson and Rick Granquist raced at Adam Feerst’s (Run Uphill Racing), Expo Park XC. Over a tough 5k course, with grass, roots, off-camber, and 3x creek crossings, Rick finished 6th oa in 20:58; Lesia was 3rd female in 24:43. Lesia coached about two dozen Sacred Heart kids racing later, and Rick helped marshal on the course for the kids races. – Adam Feerst

• Lesia Atkinson 3rd OA 24:43
• Rick Granquist 6th OA 20:59

USATF Colorado Masters Cross Country Championships – Nov 11

Congratulations to the many Club members who participated in the CO Masters XC State Championships on Nov 11. Our W50 team took 2nd, our M50 team won, and our M60 & M70 team ran strong as well. A big shout-out goes to our members who earned individual crowns: Chris Grauch M50, Frank Zoldak M55, Roger Sayre M65, Rick Katz M75, Tom LeMire M80, Virginia Schultz W65, and Linda Yarr W75.

 

Full Results | More Photos from the Colleen De Reuck Cross Country Classic

Rocky Mountain Road Runners Dec Trophy Series, 4.5mi, – Dec 3

• Adam Feerst – 33:47
• Jack Pottle – 32:28

 

USATF Masters Grand Prix

Roger Sayre 1st Overall AG (M65-59) 490/500 points
5K – Atlanta, GA 2nd
10 mile – Sacramento, CA 1st
1/2 marathon – Syracuse, NY 1st
1 mile – Indianapolis, IN 2nd
12K – Sandy Hook, NJ 1st

Gary Ostwalt 1st Overall AG (M75-59) 495/500 points
8K Club Cross Country – San Francisco, CA 1st
8K US Nationals XC – Richmond, VA 1st
10 mile Sacramento, CA 1st
10K – Dedham, MA 1st
12K – Sandy Hook, NJ 2nd

Doug Chestnut 2nd Overall AG (M70-74)

Doug Bell 3rd Overall AG (M70-74)

BRR M70+ Overall Team Title

 

USATF National Club Cross Country Championships – Dec 9

Hats off to all BRR runners who joined teams and raced in Tallahassee on Dec 9. Everyone represented BRR well! There’s a lot to be proud of! Say anything else? Highlights:

M50+ Team – 2nd place
Ian Berman, John Borthwick, Flavio De Simone, Chris Grauch, Mike Mallon, Glen Mays, Chris McDonald, Todd Straka, Todd Stockford, Frank Zoldak

W50+ Team – 6th place
Lesia Atkinson, Kate De Simone, Allyson Serrao, Charlie Woodcock

M70+ Team – National Champions!
Doug Bell, Doug Chesnut, Jan Frisby, Rich Katz, Bruce Kirschner, Gary Ostwald

W70-74
Nancy Antos 6th AG

Full Results for the USATF National Club Cross Championhips

Ratified USATF Masters American Record – Indoor 4×800 Relay (W70+)

Just verified in November, their time of 18:09.03 was run on Feb 19, 2023.
Nancy Antos (72), Linda Yarr (79), Lynn Hermanson (71), Gisela Bennett (70). Way to go, ladies!