Apr 15, 2013
Boston Marathon

We've all heard of the heart breaking events at Boston this year.  Our thoughts go out to the victims and runners.  The Regina-area runners at Boston were:

Gerry Nagy, Philippe Lacroix, Barry Cyca, Basil Pappas, Angela Stolz, Dave Evans, Cari Markewich, Diana Nagy, Lisa Schwann, Tom Maher

May 5, 2013
Vancouver Marathon and Half

Congrats to all the Vancouver runners, in particular Jim Wonnek for his whopping PR on a difficult day; Milos Kostic and Conor Renouf for placing in their age groups; and Debbie Bellamy for her stellar BQ.

Full Marathon Results of Regina runners

Conor Renouf, 2:58:31, 2nd M20-24

Milos Kostic, 3:28:26, 1st M70-74

Ron Burdon, 3:38:43, 43rd M50-54

Gay Renouf, 3:44:12, 4th W50-54

Jim Wonnek, 3:48:20, 66th M50-54

Joanne Noll, 3:53:46, 17th W50-54

Nadia Williamson, 4:01:34, 92nd W30-34

Debbie Bellamy, 4:06:55, 16th W55-59

Mike Renouf, 4:10:06, 61st M55-59

Stefano Diiorio, 4:17:38, 163rd M45-49

Chad Debert, 4:26:48, 217th M40-44

Tim Schneider, 4:46:22, 189th M50-54

Half-Marathon Results of Regina runners

Alvin Yau, 1:42:51, 98th M25-29

Duane Mombourquette, 1:53:31, 101st M50-54

Tracie McCracken, 2:00:53, 238th W35-39

Shari Mombourquette, 2:01:01, 63rd W50-54

Luanne Sawatzky, 2:12:35, 585th W30-34

James Bastian, 2:17:07, 185th M55-59

Doris Burdon, 2:17:55, 202nd W50-54

Lynn Anderson, 2:24:44, 637th W30-34

Laurie Hamers, 2:29:34, 377th W45-49

 May 26, 2013
Calgary Marathon

Congrats to the Reginans running Calgary.  Milos ran a stellar 3:23 and Jennifer Evancio made a new PR in the half.

Milos Kostic, 3:23:04, 1st M70+

Half-Marathon

Jennifer Evancio, 1:44:27, 7th W40-44

Nadia Williamson, 1:48:27, 31st W30-34

Donna Jackson, 2:13:34, 102nd W40-44

Jun 15, 2013
Chinook Half-Ironman, Calgary

Regina athletes fared very well at the Chinook Half-Ironman in Calgary.  Emanuela Bandol was 4th woman and 3rd in her age group of 30-34 in a time of 5:18:29.  Other Regina area finishers were Steffa McLintock (6:23:39, 2nd W18-24) and Adriana Moryski (7:39:55, 10th W40-44).

July 15, 2013
Badwater 135, Death Valley CA 

The Badwater 135 held each year in Death Valley is rightfully known as the toughest running race in the world.  Each year, hundreds of hopeful competitors submit their race resumes outlining their hot weather running experience.  Only 100 runners from around the world are admitted - 22 countries in 2013.  And this year, not only was one of our own admitted, she finished in the top ten women!  Stacey Shand finished the 217 km in 41:48:13 for 9th woman status.  

Some of the quirks of the race are stories about the extreme heat.  Death Valley was the site of the world's highest ever recorded temperature of 134 degrees F.  This year's race was also exceptionally hot.  One of Stacey's crew members, Terry Allan, reported the Day 1 temperature as being 120 degrees F (49 degrees C!!!)  Runners are reported to run on the white lines of the road to reduce the soles of their shoes melting.  Another crew member, Diane Yachina, reported that her toenail polish melted.  Other crew members were Stacey's coach Luke Way from Calgary, and pacers Colleen Zato, Dave O'Connor and James Danoff-Burg from California/Vegas areas.  

Jul 20, 2013
Chase the Goose Marathon and Half

Thank you to Cari Markewich for organizing and hosting this brand new event.  Cari also dragged out her family who volunteered from 5 in the morning to noon!  Thanks Lauren, Andrew, Chris, Rick and Janet!  Thanks also to Jen Ruland for making medals.  We scared enough geese to make it worthwhile to hold this again next year.  Many of the runners were happy to get the chance to qualify for the Marathon Maniacs too.  Here are the results:

Marathon

M1    Brent Young, 3:01:56

M2    Milos Kostic, 3:38:06

F1    Cari Markewich, 4:02:19

M3   Jim Vadeboncoeur, 4:15:21

M4    Kelly Munce, 4:17:39

F2    Jen Ruland, 4:17:55

M5    David Nagel, 4:23:31

M6    Darwin Weimer, 4:32:31

F3    Gay Renouf, 4:45:27

M7    Derek Burt, 4:45:27

M8    Chris Riegel, 5:15:07

M9    Jim Wonnek, 5:18:37

M10  Don Ditson, 5:33:54

Half Marathon

M1    Lane Warsylewicz, 1:55:18

F1    Tricia Brown, 2:03:02

M2    Matt Macknak, 2:07:58

F2    Wendy Tomyk, 2:18:01

F3    Debbie Bellamy, 2:19:44

F4    Luanne Sawatzky, 2:19:44

F5    Loanne Myrah, 2:19:44

F6    Katherine Robinson, 2:49:38 

Sep 29, 2013
Berlin Marathon

Four Reginans finished this prestigious marathon - one of the 6 world majors.  Congrats to:

    Maureen Powell, 4:21:12, 537th W50

    Paul Mehlsen, 5:01:54, 1721st M55

    Tom Henry, 4:52:51, 1637th M55

    Doris Henry, 5:39:30, 1178th W50

OCT 12, 2013 Baltimore Marathon

Kelly Munce added to his states total with a new marathon in Baltimore, finishing in 4:22:25.  Congrats Kelly!

Oct 13, 2013
Chicago Marathon

There were some extremely impressive times run by south Sask runners at Chicago this year!  Gerry Nagy turned in an amazing run, finishing 4th (4th!! At this marathon, age group placings are 4 digits)  in his age group.  Gerry's wife Diana was almost as impressive, finishing 23rd in her age category.  Derek Burt achieved his goal of beating George W Bush (best time of 3:44:52) as well.  All three runners earned PRs.

Gerry Nagy, 2:48:29, 4th M50

Diana Nagy, 3:24:13, 23rd W45

Basil Pappas, 3:30:48, 650th M40

Darryl Mailander, 3:39:09, 540th M45

Derek Burt, 3:44:14, 1009th M30

Daphne Bilokury, 3:54:41, 209th W45

Alvin Yau, 3:54:51, 1132nd M25

Brian Lewis, 3:57:35, 1478th M35

Debbie Bellamy, 4:04:03, 47th W55

Patrice Krueger, 4:07:23, 168th W50

Susan Cameron, 4:47:02, 1319th W40

Sherry Argue, 5:00:32, 1575th W40

Lindsay Vindevoghel, 5:00:32, 1901st W35

Theresa Gibson, 5:17:43, 1813rd W40

Mark Gibson, 6:30:46, 1941st M50

Oct 19, 2013
Whistler 50, Canadian 50 Mile Trail Championships

Jen Ruland is now a national medalist!  Jen placed third in the Women's race and 2nd in the W30-39 at the Whistler 50 miler with a time of 8:58:44.  Congrats Jen!

DEC 2013
Chris and Katherine's Excellent Adventure

Our hard core runners, Christian Riegel and Katherine Robinson have surpassed themselves at two (?) races in the southern US.  The first was at the Winter 7 in Long Beach CA, Dec 13-19.  Christian finished three 50 km races and 4 marathons in the 7 days, and Katherine did two 50 km races and 5 marathons.  That was followed in very short order by the Across the Years 72 hours race in Phoenix AZ on Dec 28.  Christian ran 243 km for 14th M, and Katherine ran 193 km for 8th F.  So impressed!!