Monday, September 30, 2013

Free Yoga Workshop for Runners on 10/5

From Anne Condon - FREE Yoga for Runners Workshop: Saturday 10/5 - 2-4 PM. Join us as we team up with the local Team n Training to raise money for Leukemia and Lymphoma.

Join us for this FREE workshop! We will be collecting donations for the Williamsburg area Team in Training. They are preparing for the Richmond Half Marathon in November. This workshop will focus on the runner's problem areas with special focus on the hamstrings, hip flexors, and hips. Come enjoy a 2 hour practice in a workshop format. No prior experience is necessary. Donations will be collected the day of the workshop.
Class Schedule
www.bodybalancewilliamsburg.com
Body Balance Studio 445 Prince George Street Williamsburg, VA 23185 (757) 221-0774

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Ford's Colony Award Winners


Ford’s Colony 8K Run
D.J. Montague Elementary School, Williamsburg, Virginia
Saturday, September 28, 2014
A Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix Event
Information from Rick Platt (757-229-7375, rickplatt1@juno.com)

92 finishers in 8K run/walk.

** Age group record (5-year age groups)

Men Overall
1. Victor Fleming, 34                            Smithfield                                  27:25
2. Todd Kessler, 30                             Newport News                         28:00
3. Steven Brewer, 27                            Newport News                         29:46

Women Overall
**1. Mercedes Castillo-D’Amico, 56   Newport News                         33:29
2. Debbie McLaughlin, 47                    Williamsburg                             34:00
3. Emily Honeycutt, 22                         West Point                                34:39

Men 19-and-under
1. Paul Glass, 12                                  Williamsburg                             37:27
2. Ethan Pickles, 11                              Williamsburg                             42:26
3. Max Ward, 10                                 Williamsburg                             56:40

Men 20-24
none

Men 25-29
1. Tom Maddux, 27                             Williamsburg                             30:39
2. Ryan Doupe, 27                               Newport News                         30:44

Men 30-34
1. Mathew Cheruiyot, 34                      Williamsburg                             32:10
2. Peter Grabowski, 30                        Lanexa                                     32:56
3. Todd Ellick, 30                                 Williamsburg                             33:35

Men 35-39
1. Bryan Dollyhigh, 38                          Toano                                       31:37
2. Andy Reiter, 37                                Williamsburg                             32:07

Men 40-44
1. Scott Peto, 42                                  Williamsburg                             38:52
2. Dave Foster, 43                               Williamsburg                             41:39
3. Rony Atiyeh, 40                               Williamsburg                             43:37

Men 45-49
1. Greg Dawson, 48                             Williamsburg                             30:57
2. Kevin Clauberg, 45                          Williamsburg                             35:22

Men 50-54
1. Tim Campbell, 52                             Virginia Beach                          38:02
2. Ken Doak, 51                                  Williamsburg                             38:16
3. Paul Tuck, 52                                   Williamsburg                             41:32

Men 55-59
1. Will Murray, 57                                Williamsburg                             35:51
2. Jim Reyher, 56                                 Williamsburg                             37:01
3. Jim Goggin, 59                                 Williamsburg                             37:55

Men 60-64
1. Rick Platt, 63                                   Williamsburg                             34:51
2. Rick Sefchick, 60                             Williamsburg                             41:45
3. Ed Irish, 63                                      Williamsburg                             43:16

Men 65-and-over
1. William Sharer, 66                            Williamsburg                             41:57
2. Ed Oliphant, 67                                Gloucester                                44:59
3. Richard Sanborn, 78                         Williamsburg                             1:16:24*
*Walker winning age-group award

Men Walk
**1. John Strassberger, 69                   Williamsburg                             1:03:14
2. Max Harmon, 14                              Williamsburg                             1:09:12
**3. Edward Lull, 81                            Williamsburg                             1:09:44

Women 19-and-under
1. Ashlyn Grogan, 12                            Williamsburg                             38:02
2. Devin Lucas, 14                               Williamsburg                             38:39
3. Sara Dimeler, 18                              Carrollton                                 42:59

Women 20-24
none

Women 25-29
1. Sarah Maddux, 28                            Williamsburg                             38:37
2. Emma Schiller, 26                             Williamsburg                             40:00
3. Katie Magee, 26                              Newport News                         42:20

Women 30-34
1. Lisa Osterhoudt, 31                          Williamsburg                             36:48
2. Jessica Burcham, 31                         Lanexa                                     37:36
3. Hazel Ebalo, 30                                Newport News                         49:41

Women 35-39
1. Jeanette Primich, 37                          Williamsburg                             38:25
2. Kim Reiter, 38                                  Williamsburg                             46:19
3. Melissa Atiyeh, 39                            Williamsburg                             49:11

Women 40-44
1. Laura Stoner, 41                              Williamsburg                             38:20
2. Robin Doggett, 44                            Williamsburg                             43:59
3. Alicia Lorack, 43                              Williamsburg                             46:30

Women 45-49
1. Donna Outen, 47                              Williamsburg                             41:16
2. Jane Oren, 49                                   Williamsburg                             46:19
3. Debra Vaccaro, 46                           Williamsburg                             46:51

Women 50-54
1. Elizabeth McLeod, 50                      Norfolk                                    45:14

Women 55-59
1. Harriet McCoy, 58                           Toano                                       40:45
2. Shirley Stephens, 56                         Williamsburg                             45:19
3. Rose Crist, 58                                  Lanexa                                     49:31

Women 60-64
1. Louise Sharer, 61                             Williamsburg                             41:36
2. Patricia Travis, 62                             Williamsburg                             45:33
3. Brenda Mitchell, 63                          Williamsburg                             51:45

Women 65-and-over
**1. Joan Coven, 72                            West Point                                43:06
**2. Ann Manciagli, 77                        Williamsburg                             1:03:02

Women Walk
**1. Nancy Kravitz, 59                        Williamsburg                             1:02:15
2. Martha Gullo, 60                              Williamsburg                             1:06:16
3. Tammy Foster, 45                            Williamsburg                             1:09:11

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Williamsburg Running Workouts for week of September 23-28

Tuesday, September 24 - Williamsburg - Warhill Trail Distance Run/Tempo Run Workout, 4:00 p.m., meet at parking lot in front of WISC (Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex), nearest soccer fields, of the Warhill Sports Complex (off Longhill Road , just past Lafayette High School ). Course is totally soft-surface of hard-packed gravel and dirt Warhill Nature Trail, shaded scenic route. Distance options of 4 to 9 miles. Rick Platt (757-229-7375, 757-345-1431, rickplatt1@juno.com).
 
Wednesday, September 25, Williamsburg - Colonial Road Runners weekly interval workout, 5:30 p.m., Walsingham Academy track. Speed workout of up to 4 miles worth of repeats, each repeat starting and finishing on the Walsingham track. Surface is mostly grass athletic fields, or crushed gravel running path, before finishing on track. Post-workout cool-down run of up to 2 miles. Rick Platt (757-229-7375, 757-345-1431, rickplatt1@juno.com).
 
Saturday, September 28, Williamsburg – “Enterprisers” distance run, 6:00 a.m., Merchants Square of Colonial Williamsburg. Meet in parking lot between the Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop and the Trellis Restaurant. Distance runs of as much as 16 miles, including optional 3 mile add-on, starting at 5:30 a.m. Workouts are announced each week on Thursday or Friday. Lisa Osterhoudt email: lisaann0714@yahoo.com or Bob Fairbairn email: refairbairn@gmail.com.
See more about courses and workouts at http://www.facebook.com/groups/enterprisers/
 
There are also smaller “Enterprisers” group runs Mondays through Fridays, and Sundays at 6:00 a.m., with further details on the Enterprisers “about” page. To be added to the “Enterprisers” email list for the specific Saturday workouts, email Lisa Osterhoudt at lisaann0714@yahoo.com
 
 
This weekend’s Williamsburg area race
 
Saturday, September 28 – Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix Event – Ford’s Colony 8K Run/Walk, 9 a.m.; 1 mile fun run, 8:30 a.m.; D.J. Montague Elementary School ( 5380 Centerville Road , Williamsburg 23188 ). Organized by and benefiting the King of Glory Preschool and Kindergarten Scholarship Fund. Michelle Clauberg (757-258-1070). Email: m.clauberg@kogva.org or Rick Platt, CRR. Loop course over rolling hills, starting and finishing in the scenic Ford’s Colony neighborhood, adjacent to D.J. Montague Elementary School . Course certification pending.
 
 
Rick Platt, President
Colonial Road Runners 113 Anthony Wayne Rd.
Williamsburg , VA 23185
Phone 757-229-7375
Cell 757-345-1431
rickplatt1@juno.com

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

This Week's CRR Workouts and Saturday's Race

Williamsburg Running Workouts for week of September 16-21

Tuesday, September 17 - Williamsburg - Warhill Trail Distance Run/Tempo Run Workout, 4:00 p.m., meet at parking lot in front of WISC (Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex), nearest soccer fields, of the Warhill Sports Complex (off Longhill Road , just past Lafayette High School ). Course is totally soft-surface of hard-packed gravel and dirt Warhill Nature Trail, shaded scenic route. Distance options of 4 to 9 miles. Rick Platt (757-229-7375, 757-345-1431,rickplatt1@juno.com).

Wednesday, September 18, Williamsburg - Colonial Road Runners weekly interval workout, 5:30 p.m., Walsingham Academy track. Speed workout of up to 4 miles worth of repeats, each repeat starting and finishing on the Walsingham track. Surface is mostly grass athletic fields, or crushed gravel running path, before finishing on track. Post-workout cooldown run of up to 2 miles. Rick Platt (757-229-7375, 757-345-1431, rickplatt1@juno.com).

Saturday, September 21, Williamsburg – “Enterprisers” distance run, 6:00 a.m., Merchants Square of Colonial Williamsburg. Meet in parking lot between Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop and Trellis Restaurant. Distance runs of as much as 16 miles, including optional 3 mile add-on, starting at 5:30 a.m. Workouts are announced each week on Thursday or Friday. Lisa Osterhoudt email: lisaann0714@yahoo.com or Bob Fairbairn email: refairbairn@gmail.com.
See more about course and workouts at http://www.facebook.com/groups/enterprisers/

There are also smaller “Enterprisers” group runs Mondays through Fridays, and Sundays at 6:00 a.m., with further details on the Enterprisers “about” page. To be added to the “Enterprisers” email list for the Saturday workouts, email Lisa Osterhoudt.


This weekend’s Williamsburg area race

Saturday, September 21, Williamsburg – Williamsburg Landing 5K for the Arc: 5K run/5K walk, 9:00 a.m.; 1 mile fun run/walk, 8:30 a.m., William A. Doig Health Club and Spa, Williamsburg Landing, Lake Powell Road. Register online at www.thearcgw.org. Andy Switzer, Williamsburg Landing (757-565-6545 or 565-6547); or The Arc of Greater Williamsburg (757-229-3535). Not a Colonial Road Runners race, but is chip-timed by Colonial Sports Timing.

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Colonial Heritage 5K Award Winner Results

2nd Annual Colonial Heritage 5K Run/Walk
Colonial Heritage Active Adult Community, Williamsburg , Virginia
Saturday, September 14, 2013
A Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix Event
Information from Rick Platt (757-229-7375, rickplatt1@juno.com)

136 finishers in 5K run/walk.

** Age group record (5-year age groups)

Course Records

Men Overall
**1. John Piggott, 48                            Williamsburg                             16:50
[course record, old record 17:33 by Daniel Shaye, 43, Williamsburg , 2012]
**2. Todd Kessler, 30                         Newport News                         16:59
**3. Kyle Maney, 20                           Los Angeles , CA                      17:21

Women Overall
**1. Mercedes Castillo-D’Amico, 55   Newport News                         19:55
[women’s course record 18:55 by Karen Terry, 23, Newport News , 2012]
2. Krissa Loretto, 22                            Williamsburg                             20:19
3. Emily Honeycutt, 22                         Williamsburg                             21:26

Men 19-and-under
**1. John Gaston, 16                           Williamsburg                             21:17
**2. Paul Glass, 12                              Williamsburg                             22:40
3. Glen Glass, 9                                    Williamsburg                             26:45

Men 20-24
1. Thomas Baker, 22                            Williamsburg                             18:45
2. Peter Rosenberg, 23                         Williamsburg                             21:45
3. Scott Hill, 22                                    Hamilton, NJ                            26:18

Men 25-29
**1. Steven Brewer, 27                        Newport News                         17:21
2. Robert Block, 29                              Suffolk                                      17:40
3. Christopher Davis, 28                       Williamsburg                             26:15

Men 30-34
1. Alex Tolj, 32                                    Williamsburg                             36:13
2. Christopher Fletcher, 32                   Arlington                                   53:02*
* Walker winning age group award

Men 35-39
**1. Bryan Dollyhigh, 37                      Toano                                       19:02
2. Brad Tiefel, 36                                 Toano                                       30:46

Men 40-44
1. David Glass, 41                                Williamsburg                             23:06
2. Adam Wasserman, 41                      Carrollton                                 24:23
3. Tris Carpenter, 44                            Williamsburg                             25:36

Men 45-49
1. Greg Dawson, 48                             Williamsburg                             18:38
2. Eddie McCandless, 45                     Seviervile, TN                           21:06
3. Lance Atkins, 48                              Williamsburg                             22:04

Men 50-54
1. Gary Muensterman, 52                     Henrico                                    25:03
2. Rick Perkins, 51                               Williamsburg                             29:40
3. John Bavis, 54                                  Williamsburg                             1:06:19*
* Walker winning age group award

Men 55-59
1. Andrew Cutler, 56                            Yorktown                                 19:30
2. Anthony Watson, 55                         Brooklyn , NY                           19:47
3. Wyatt Cutchins, 57                           Newport News                         22:13

Men 60-64
1. Rick Platt, 63                                   Williamsburg                             21:38
2. George Carrigan, 64                         Williamsburg                             23:54
3. Jimmy Blount, 62                              Williamsburg                             26:01

Men 65-69
1. William Sharer, 66                            Williamsburg                             25:37
2. Ed Oliphant, 67                                Gloucester                                26:42
3. Mark Patterson, 67                          Virginia Beach                          28:21

Men 70-and-over
1. Charles Cager, 70                            Williamsburg                             51:53*
2. Ron LaRoche, 74                             Williamsburg                             55:13*
* Walker winning age group awards


Men Walk (Awards went 5 deep)
**1. Tom Gerhardt, 62                         Chesapeake                              31:34
2. John Strassberger, 69                       Williamsburg                             38:21
3. Bob Curtin, Jr., 60                            Hampton                                  41:58
4. Richard Sanborn, 78                         Williamsburg                             46:09
5. Jim Edwards, 74                               Williamsburg                             46:43

Women 19-and-under
**1. Sara Dimeler, 18                          Carrollton                                 23:08
2. Shannon Crist, 16                             Lanexa                                     31:51
3. Riley Guiseppi, 10                            Williamsburg                             46:21

Women 20-24
1. Danielle Peterson, 24                        Portsmouth                               33:28
2. Karli Robb, 21                                 Richmond                                 1:05:19*
* Walker winning age group award

Women 25-29
1. Emma Schiller, 26                             Williamsburg                             22:51
2. Sara Maddux, 28                             Williamsburg                             23:21
3. Meghan Freeman, 29                        Toano                                       26:39

Women 30-34
**1. Jessica Burcham, 31                     Lanexa                                     22:21
2. Taryn DeRose, 31                            Williamsburg                             27:10
3. Kelly Rangel, 32                               Williamsburg                             33:39

Women 35-39
1. Jeanette Primich, 37                          Williamsburg                             23:52
2. Marybeth Michaels, 39                     Williamsburg                             26:47
3. Donna Smith, 38                               Williamsburg                             29:54

Women 40-44
1. Bobbie Buckhorn, 43                       Williamsburg                             27:02

Women 45-49
1. Cory Springer, 48                             Williamsburg                             23:40
2. Donna Outen, 47                              Williamsburg                             25:04
3. Carol Marley, 48                              Toano                                       25:47

Women 50-54
1. Chris Walker, 53                              Williamsburg                             33:34
2. Linda Bavis, 51                                Williamsburg                             1:06:21*
* Walker winning age group award

Women 55-59
1. Rose Crist, 58                                  Lanexa                                     26:09
2. Shirley Stephens, 56                         Williamsburg                             28:29
3. Arleen Giughello, 56                         Williamsburg                             56:04*
* Walker winning age group award

Women 60-64
**1. Louise Sharer, 61                         Williamsburg                             24:59
2. Brenda Mitchell, 63                          Williamsburg                             29:25
3. Caroline Lott, 60                              Toano                                       34:16

Women 65-69
1. Jayne Barnard, 66                            Williamsburg                             51:50*
2. Arlene Cager, 69                              Williamsburg                             51:50*
3. Marge Block, 65                              Williamsburg                             52:34*
*Walkers winning age group awards

Women 70-and-over
1. Joan Coven, 72                                West Point                                26:26
**2. Pat Eden, 82                                Williamsburg                             48:27*
* Walker winning age group award

Women Walk (Awards went 5 deep)
**1. Sylvia Garcia, 61                          Williamsburg                             36:57
2. Sue Biel, 65                                      Williamsburg                             46:31
3. Sandra Hawkins, 66                         Williamsburg                             46:32
4. Dianna Lindsay, 64                           Williamsburg                             46:49
5. Brenda Ray, 55                                Williamsburg                             47:12




Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Colonial Heritage 5K on Saturday Sept 14

Runners and Colonial Road Runners Finish Line Volunteers Needed for the
Colonial Heritage 5K Run/Walk, Saturday, September 14, 2013

 
To volunteer for the CRR finish line crew, email Rick Platt at: rickplatt1@juno.com
or phone (757-229-7375), cell phone (757-345-1431)

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CRR volunteers should report to the Colonial Heritage Athletic Club by 8:00 a.m., to be prepared for the one mile fun run start at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K start at 9:00 a.m.

Race details below:

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Colonial Heritage 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Colonial Heritage Active Adult Community, Williamsburg , Virginia
A Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix Event

Time Schedule:
7:30 a.m. – Race day registration and packet pickup begins
8:30 a.m. – One mile fun run/walk start
9:00 a.m. – 5K run/5K walk start
10:15 a.m. – Awards ceremony, door prizes, and post-race refreshments

Location:
Colonial Heritage Active Adult Community, 6500 Arthur Hills Drive , Williamsburg , VA 23188

Course:
Mostly flat to slightly rolling, with several small hills. Scenic out-and-back 5K course along Colonial Heritage Boulevard and through the Colonial Heritage residential community. The start and finish lines are located in front of the Athletic Club, on Arthur Hills Drive , along with the packet pickup, late registration, awards ceremony and refreshments.

Registration:
$30 late and race day for 5K run or 5K walk.
$15 for one mile fun run/walk (T-shirt included)

For online registration, visit: https://www.raceit.com/Register/?event=21448
Search: Colonial Heritage 5K Walk/Run

All pre-registered runners will receive a T-shirt in the requested size. Race-day entrants will receive shirts while supplies last. Sizes not guaranted for race-day entrants.

Information:
Taryn DeRose, race director (757-645-2004), Fax (757-645-2014).
Email: tderose@colonialheritgeclub.org

Rick Platt, race coordinator, Colonial Road Runners (757-229-7375, cell 757-345-1431).
Email: rickplatt1@juno.com

Awards:
Top three overall male and female 5K finishers.
Top three male and female in five-year age groups, from 19-and-under through 70-and-over in the 5K race.
Top five male and female in the 5K walk.
Top three male and female in 1 mile fun run.

Directions:
From Richmond , VA – Travel I-64 East to Route 607 (Exit #231A), and turn right onto Route 607.
Continue on Route 607 to Route 60 (second traffic light) and turn left.
After approximately two miles, the entrance to Colonial Heritage Club will be on the right.

From Virginia Beach/Norfolk/Newport News – Travel I-64 West to Route 199 (exit #234A) toward Lightfoot.
Travel on Route 199 for approximately a quarter of a mile to Route 60 Lightfoot (third exit off of Route 199).
Turn left onto Richmond Road (Route 60 West).
After approximately one mile, the Colonial Heritage Club entrance will be on the left.

Proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Workouts for Sept. 10 - 14


Tuesday, September 10 - Williamsburg - Warhill Trail Distance Run/Tempo Run Workout, 4:00 p.m., meet at parking lot in front of WISC (Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex), nearest soccer fields, of the Warhill Sports Complex (off Longhill Road , just past Lafayette High School ). Course is totally soft-surface of hard-packed gravel and dirt Warhill Nature Trail, shaded scenic route. Distance options of 4 to 9 miles. Rick Platt (757-229-7375, 757-345-1431, rickplatt1@juno.com).

Wednesday, September 11, Williamsburg - Colonial Road Runners weekly interval workout, 5:30 p.m., Walsingham Academy track. Speed workout of up to 4 miles worth of repeats, each repeat starting and finishing on the Walsingham track. Surface is mostly grass athletic fields, or crushed gravel running path, before finishing on track. Post-workout cooldown run of up to 2 miles. Rick Platt (757-229-7375, 757-345-1431, rickplatt1@juno.com).

Saturday, September 14, Williamsburg - Enterprisers distance run, 6:00 a.m., Merchants Square of Colonial Williamsburg. Meet in parking lot between Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop and Trellis Restaurant. Distance runs of as much as 16 miles, including optional 3 mile add-on, starting at 5:30 a.m. Workouts are announced each week on Thursday or Friday. Bob Fairbairn email: refairbairn@gmail.com.
See more about course and workouts at http://www.facebook.com/groups/enterprisers/


This weekend’s Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix Race

Saturday, September 14, Williamsburg - Colonial Heritage 5K Run/Walk, 9 a.m.; 1 mile fun run/walk, 8:30 a.m.; Colonial Heritage Athletic Club. Benefits Friends of the Wounded Warrior Project. Organized by the Colonial Heritage Active Adult Community, 6500 Arthur Hills Drive , Williamsburg 23188 . Taryn DeRose (757-645-2004). Email:tderose@colonialheritageclub.org or Rick Platt, CRR. Mostly flat to somewhat rolling, scenic, out-and-back 5K course along Colonial Heritage Boulevard and through residential community. All asphalt.


Rick Platt, President
Colonial Road Runners
113 Anthony Wayne Rd.
Williamsburg , VA 23185
Phone 757-229-7375
Cell 757-345-1431

rickplatt1@juno.com