2006 Races - 22 races total

4 - 5K's

1 - 5K CC

1- 6K CC

3 - 5 milers

4 - 10K's

1 - 10 miler

3 - Half Marathons

1 - Duathlon

2 - Road Ultras (32.5, 52)

2 - Trail Ultras (both 50K)

 

 

 

PR's / Awards as of 1/1/2007

5K - 21:42= 7:00 / mile - 4/29/2006 - 36th overall - Law Day 5K - Erie

5K Cross Country - 24:55= 8:02 / mile - 7/22/2006 - 3rd (out of 6) place medal in 45-49 age division - Run With The Buffalo 5K CC - New Castle, PA

5K - 22:28= 7:15 / mile - 8/5/2006 - 3rd (out of 10) place plaque in 45-49 age division - Dan Rice Days 5K - Girard, PA

Highest Finish in a 100+ race - 5K - 22:58= 7:25 / mile - 8/5/2006 - 30th overall out of 140 - Snowflake 5K - Erie

Highest Finish in a race - 6K cross country - 27:57= 7:31 / mile - 8/6/2006 - 25th overall out of 58 - Stephen's 6K CC Race - Bemus Point, NY

5 miles - 38:40= 7:44 / mile - 1/1/2007 - 73rd overall - New Year's Day 5 Miler - Erie

10K - 47:45= 7:42 / mile - 11/23/2006 - 166th overall - ERC Turkey Trot - Erie

Half Marathon - 1:46:06 = 8:06 / mile - 4/2/2006 - 144th overall - Cook Forest Half Marathon - Cook Forest, PA

50K trail - 6:11:20 = 11:59 / mile - 9/9/2006 - 64th out of 103 - Groundhog Fall 50K - Punxsutawney, PA

Longest distance - 52 miles in 11:05 = 12:47 / mile - 10//21/2006 - 11th overall - Presque Isle Endurance Classic - Erie

 

 

Mohican 21 mile training run - Dec 23, 2006 - red and green loops - very muddy from previous couple of days of rain

Dec 23, 2006 - Mohican - 21 mile red and green loop training run - Tom, Kim, Dave, Jeff, and RobDec 23, 2006 - Mohican - 21 mile red and green loop training run - first stream crossing on Red loop - Jeff, Kim and DaveDec 23, 2006 - Mohican - 21 mile red and green loop training run - first stream crossing on Red loop - Jeff, Kim and DaveDec 23, 2006 - Mohican - 21 mile red and green loop training run - Rob's goodie stash at mile 9 just before Rock Point aid stationDec 23, 2006 - Mohican - 21 mile red and green loop training run - on Green loop between Fire Tower and Covered Bridge - nearly done after 5 hoursDec 23, 2006 - Mohican - 21 mile red and green loop training run - Kim on our cool down walk on the blue loop - Lyons FallsDec 23, 2006 - Mohican - 21 mile red and green loop training run - cool down walk on the blue loop - Lyons Falls

 

 

Snowflake 5K - December 9, 2006 - 10 AM - Erie, PA - Presque Isle - 22:58 = 7:25 / mile - 5th out of 15 in age division and 30th of 140 overall

 

Turkey Trot 10K - November 23, 2006 - 9 AM - Erie, PA - Presque Isle - Beach 1 - 47:45 = 7:42 / mile - new 10K PR by 35 seconds - 12th out of 35 in age division and 167th of 569 overall

Nov 23, 2006 - Erie - Turkey Trot 10K - beautiful day, 35 degrees, no wind and sunshine

 

 

Presque Isle 12-hour Personal Endurance Classic - October 21, 2006 - 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM - Erie, PA - Presque Isle - Shelter # 3 - 52 miles in 11:04:58 = 12/47 / mile - 11th out of 96 participants - Tim Osborne explodes for 41 miles in his first ultra!!!!  RESULTS

December 2006 - UltraRunning Magazine article on the 12 hour PECOct 21, 2006 - Erie - 12 Hour Personal Endurance Classic - Rich Vogt going strong for 27 miles in 6:11:54 = 13:46 / mileOct 21, 2006 - Erie - 12 Hour Personal Endurance Classic - Tim Osborne (41 miles!) and I - Frank Combopiano (hamstring) showed up to take a few picturesOct 21, 2006 - Erie - 12 Hour Personal Endurance Classic - me in the mid 30's mileage range - Frank Combopiano (hamstring) showed up to take a few picturesOct 21, 2006 - Erie - 12 Hour Personal Endurance Classic - me in the mid 30's mileage range with my '90 Olds Cutlass Supreme in the background (days before junking it) - Frank Combopiano (hamstring) showed up to take a few picturesOct 21, 2006 - Erie - 12 Hour Personal Endurance Classic - me in the mid 30's mileage range - Frank Combopiano (hamstring) showed up to take a few picturesOct 21, 2006 - Erie - 12 Hour Personal Endurance Classic - Jaclyn's photo of meOct 21, 2006 - Erie - 12 Hour Personal Endurance Classic - Jaclyn's photo of meOct 21, 2006 - Erie - 12 Hour Personal Endurance Classic - Jaclyn's photo of Rita and I at the 10 hour markOct 21, 2006 - Erie - 12 Hour Personal Endurance Classic - Frank Dwyer (67 miles), Michelle Wolniewicz from Buffalo (43 miles), endurance champ Lloyd Thomas (incredible 76 miles at 9?27 / mile!!!)Oct 21, 2006 - Erie - 12 Hour Personal Endurance Classic - Results

 

 

Chamber Classic Half Marathon - October 7, 2006 - 8 AM - Allison Park, PA - North Park - 1:50:55 = 8:28 / mile - 86th out of 172 overall - 13th out of 20 in 45 - 49 age division - Frank C. was 57th with a 1:45:43 (8:04 / mile) - RESULTS

 

 

Youngstown 50K Trail Race - September 23, 2006 - 8 AM - Mill Creek Park, Youngstown, OH - miserable day - severe stomach / gas cramps starting at the 2:45 mark - target was 7 hours, finished in 7:31:30 - 39th out of 50

Sept 23, 2006 - Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic 50K - 8 AM startSept 23, 2006 - Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic 50K - Lanterman's Mill waterfallSept 23, 2006 - Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic 50K - Tom running by the Mill waterfallSept 23, 2006 - Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic 50K - Tom running by the Mill waterfallSept 23, 2006 - Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic 50K - Mill Creek Park - Covered Bridge Aid stationSept 23, 2006 - Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic 50K - Mill Creek Park - Pioneer PavillionSept 23, 2006 - Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic 50K - Mill Creek Park - on the few road portions of the courseSept 23, 2006 - Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic 50K - Mill Creek Park - suspension bridgeSept 23, 2006 - Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic 50K - Mill Creek Park - walkway under rock overhangsSept 23, 2006 - Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic 50K - Mill Creek Park - walkway under rock overhangsSept 23, 2006 - Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic 50K - Mill Creek Park - arriving at the start / finish line at the Old Log Cabin aid station

 

 

Punxy 50K Trail Race (Groundhog Fall 50K) - September 9, 2006 - 7 AM - Punxsutawney, PA - 170 lbs / 14% BF - target of 12 min / mile = 6:12 - actual results of 6:11:20 = 11:59 / mile for 31 miles - finished 64th out of 103 - downpour for 2.5 hours of the race - first trail ultra!   RESULTS    SPLITS

Groundhog Day Info

Sept 8, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - elevation profile - Yellow Bus Hill (Y) was incredibly steep (and long!)Sept 8, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - Friday night 6 PM pre-race dinner - Rita 50 has her tickets ready for some spaghetti !!!Sept 8, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - Friday night 6 PM pre-race dinner - Kim and others mingling in the Community Center dining hallSept 8, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - Friday night 6 PM pre-race dinner - Rita with the Phil statue outside of the Community CenterSept 8, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - Friday night 6 PM pre-race dinner - Tom and Rita with the Phil statue outside of the Community CenterSept 8, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - Friday night 7 PM pre-race dinner - Tom and Rita with world-famous Phil !!Sept 8, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - Friday night 9 PM - Plantation Bed & Breakfast room Sept 8, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - Friday night 9 PM - Plantation Bed & Breakfast room Sept 9, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - 6:50 AM - Tom at car gearing upSept 9, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - 6:55 AM - we all head toward the starting line in the fogSept 9, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - 6:55 AM - Tom and Kim Love-Ottobre read to race (or at least hopefully survive) !!!Sept 9, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - 7 AM - Roy and Tom ready to start the raceSept 9, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - 9:30 AM - Tom nearly finishing the first loop and nearing Buck Run Aid StationSept 9, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - 9:30 AM - Kim making her way through the mudSept 9, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - 11 AM - the uphill trail from Buck Run Rd where Rita was waiting with dry shoes - thankfully!Sept 9, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - 11 AM - Rita saves the day by driving to Buck Run Rd with dry shoes for Tom !!! Sept 9, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - 11 AM - lots of mud from running 2.5 hours in a downpourSept 9, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - 12:30 PM - Tom arriving at Adrian Ball Field aid stationSept 9, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - 12:30 PM - Tom arriving at Adrian Ball Field aid stationSept 9, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - 1:11 PM - Tom finishes in 6:11:20, 40 seconds faster than his target / predicted 12 min / mile pace of 6:12 !!Sept 9, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - 1:11 PM - Tom finishes in 6:11:20, 40 seconds faster than his target / predicted 12 min / mile pace of 6:12 !!Sept 9, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - 1:11 PM - Tom finishes in 6:11:20, 40 seconds faster than his target / predicted 12 min / mile pace of 6:12 !! With belt buckle awardSept 9, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - 1:11 PM - Tom finishes in 6:11:20, 40 seconds faster than his target / predicted 12 min / mile pace of 6:12 !! With belt buckle awardSept 9, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - 1:11 PM - Tom finishes in 6:11:20, 40 seconds faster than his target / predicted 12 min / mile pace of 6:12 !! With belt buckle awardSept 9, 2006 - Punxsutawney 50K - split times

 

 

Hamot 10K / Mayor's Cup - August 20, 2006 - 8 AM - Erie, PA - 70 degrees & 80% humidity - 48:20 = 7:48 / mile - new 10K PR by 50 seconds - 15th out of 34 in age division and 105th of 303 overall - Frank Combopiano (66th) set a new 10K PR also at 44:10 - Tim Osborne finishes his first 10K in a fantastic 1:07:20 - Denny McDougall (44th) of Union City (and Mohican 100 fame) takes 3rd in age division - and Saegertown's Steiner family dominates AGAIN!

Aug 20, 2006 - Hamot 10K / Mayor's Cup - Erie - Frank Combopiano chipping up before the race - ran a new 44:10 PR = 7:07 / mile !!!Aug 20, 2006 - Hamot 10K / Mayor's Cup - Erie - finish line area around the 65 minute markAug 20, 2006 - Hamot 10K / Mayor's Cup - 9 AM - Erie - Tim Osborne floating effortlessly and finishing his first 10K in an awesome 1:07:20 !! WAY TO GO TIM !!!Aug 20, 2006 - Hamot 10K / Mayor's Cup - 9 AM - Erie - Tim Osborne floating effortlessly and finishing his first 10K in an awesome 1:07:20 !! WAY TO GO TIM !!!Aug 20, 2006 - Hamot 10K / Mayor's Cup - 9:15 AM - Erie - Julie Koehler runs another great race - as usual ! Way to go Julie !Aug 20, 2006 - Hamot 10K / Mayor's Cup - 9:15 AM - Erie - Ed Smith from the 'hood - way to go Ed !Aug 20, 2006 - Hamot 10K / Mayor's Cup - 9:15 AM - Erie - Tom Ferguson and Afra waiting to see their resultsAug 20, 2006 - Hamot 10K / Mayor's Cup - 9:30 AM - Erie - Saegertown's amazing Steiner family! Sonny & Stacey and children Lindsey 14, Madissen 7, Logan 12 - ALL SPEED-DEMONS! Aug 20, 2006 - Hamot 10K / Mayor's Cup - 9:30 AM - Erie - Results - CLICK ON EACH RESULTS PAGE TO ADVANCE

 

 

Stephen's 6K (3.72 mi) CC Run - August 6, 2006 - 8 AM - Bemus Point, NY - 68 degrees - 170 lbs - 27:57 = 7:31 / mile - 25th out of 58

Aug 6, 2006 - Stephen's 6K CC Run - Bemus Point NY - 25th out of 58Aug 6, 2006 - Stephen's 6K CC Run - Bemus Point NY - 25th out of 58Aug 6, 2006 - Stephen's 6K CC Run - Bemus Point NY - 25th out of 58 - awards ceremonyAug 6, 2006 - Stephen's 6K CC Run - Bemus Point NY - Chautauqua Lake

 

 

Dan Rice Days 5K - August 5, 2006 - 8:30 AM - Girard PA - 72 degrees - 22:28 = 7:15 / mile - 34th out of 119, 3rd out of 10 in 45-49 age division -  3rd fastest 5K I've run

Aug 5, 2006 - Girard's Dan Rice Days 5K - 34th out of 130, 3rd in 45 - 49 age divisionAug 5, 2006 - Girard's Dan Rice Days 5K - 34th out of 130, 3rd in 45 - 49 age divisionAug 5, 2006 - Girard's Dan Rice Days 5K - 34th out of 119, 3rd out of 10 in 45 - 49 age division - NHS guys sweep my 45 - 49 age division! Go NHS!

 

 

Discover Presque Isle Duathlon - July 30, 2006 - 8 AM - Erie PA - 80 degrees and high humidity (very foggy at my house) - 1:38:38 - 67th out of 137, 8th out of 20 in mountain bike division - 9 minutes slower than last year's time (last year's MB winner was 8 min slower) - would have finished 15th out of 29 in my 45-49 Open age division

July 30, 2006 - Discover Presque Isle Duathlon - mountain bike division resultsJuly 30, 2006 - Discover Presque Isle Duathlon - my / Phoebe's bike in the rack before raceJuly 30, 2006 - Discover Presque Isle Duathlon - my / Phoebe's bike in the rack before race - Dick Imler of Fairview in yellow putting number onJuly 30, 2006 - Discover Presque Isle Duathlon - my gear layoutJuly 30, 2006 - Discover Presque Isle Duathlon - good turnout in the heat and humidity!July 30, 2006 - Discover Presque Isle Duathlon - Peter McMaster in yellow, owner of Competitive Gear, in attendance cheering his employees on and racers with bikes from his shopJuly 30, 2006 - Discover Presque Isle Duathlon - next door neighbor Gene Clemente trying to dodge me taking a photo of him while wife Phoebe checks her timeJuly 30, 2006 - Discover Presque Isle Duathlon - next door neighbors Phoebe & Gene Clemente - great job Phoebe - we survived the heat & humidity!July 30, 2006 - Discover Presque Isle Duathlon - 10:30 AM - next door neighbor Phoebe & I survived the heat & humidity (barely) !July 30, 2006 - Discover Presque Isle Duathlon - transition area near finishJuly 30, 2006 - Discover Presque Isle Duathlon - 10:45 AM - my bike back on the Civic - ready to head homeJuly 30, 2006 - Discover Presque Isle Duathlon - 10:45 AM - average bike speedJuly 30, 2006 - Discover Presque Isle Duathlon - 10:45 AM - max bike speed

 

 

Run With The Buffalo 5K Cross Country Race - July 22, 2006 - 9 AM - New Castle PA - 169 lbs - 24:55 = 8:02 / mile in a downpour & mud - 43rd out of 76, 3rd out of 6 in age division - won my first medal !!

July 22, 2006 - Run With The Buffalo 5K CC Race - course map at Laurel H.S.July 22, 2006 - Run With The Buffalo 5K CC Race - resultsJuly 22, 2006 - Run With The Buffalo 5K CC Race - Tom 48, with his first medal running !!!

 

 

Presque Isle Half Marathon - July 16, 2006 - 7:30 AM - Erie PA - 169 lbs - 1:58:27 = 9:03 / mile - 4 minutes slower than last year - 216th out of 452, 17th out of 25 in age division - 90 degrees later in the day

 

 

Mohican 100 Mile Trail Run - 2 training runs there in preparation for me pacing Jim "Superman" Fitch on June 17th / 18th !!  

Results

June 17-18, 2006 - 2006 Mohican 100 - Grist Mill Aid Station - Jim (Rock Point - 52.2 miles), Kim (Fire Tower - 60.9 miles), and Bruce coping with the 90 degree heat

June 17 2006 - Mohican 100 - 1:30 PM - Grist Mill Aid Station - Colleen in purpleJune 17 2006 - Mohican 100 - 1:30 PM - Grist Mill Aid Station - Colleen in purpleJune 17 2006 - Mohican 100 - 1:30 PM - Grist Mill Aid Station - Colleen in purpleJune 17 2006 - Mohican 100 - 2 PM - Grist Mill Aid Station - Kim arrives! Greeted by Regis Shivers and wife DianaJune 17 2006 - Mohican 100 - 2 PM - Grist Mill Aid Station - Kim arrives! Greeted by Regis Shivers and Rich Babcock's wife WendiJune 17 2006 - Mohican 100 - 2 PM - Grist Mill Aid Station - Sharon and Rita awaiting Jim

June 17 2006 - Mohican 100 - 2:15 PM - Grist Mill Aid Station - Bruce McMurray (who Jim and I ran the Buffalo 6 Hour Ultra with) and wife DebbieJune 17 2006 - Mohican 100 - 2:15 PM - Grist Mill Aid Station - Bruce McMurray (who Jim and I ran the Buffalo 6 Hour Ultra with) headed back on toward Rt 97 on Rt 3June 17 2006 - Mohican 100 - 2:15 PM - Grist Mill Aid Station - Kim finishing the .7 mile loopJune 17 2006 - Mohican 100 - 2:15 PM - Grist Mill Aid Station - Kim finishing the .7 mile loopJune 17 2006 - Mohican 100 - 2:15 PM - Grist Mill Aid Station - Kim finishing the .7 mile loopJune 17 2006 - Mohican 100 - 2:30 PM - Grist Mill Aid Station - Kim headed back on Rt 3

June 17 2006 - Mohican 100 - 2:30 PM - Grist Mill Aid Station - here comes Jim down Rt 3 - GO JIM !!!June 17 2006 - Mohican 100 - 2:30 PM - Grist Mill Aid Station - Jim pulls into the Grist Mill aid stationJune 17 2006 - Mohican 100 - 2:30 PM - Grist Mill Aid Station - Sharon comes to Jim's aidJune 17 2006 - Mohican 100 - 2:30 PM - Grist Mill Aid Station - Sharon comes to Jim's aidJune 17 2006 - Mohican 100 - 2:30 PM - Grist Mill Aid Station - Jim finishes the annoying .7 mile Grist Mill loopJune 17 2006 - Mohican 100 - 2:30 PM - Grist Mill Aid Station - Jim finishes the annoying .7 mile Grist Mill loopJune 17 2006 - Mohican 100 - 2:30 PM - Grist Mill Aid Station - Sharon, Jean, and Jim getting ready to depart June 17 2006 - Mohican 100 - 2:30 PM - Grist Mill Aid Station - Jim, Jean and Sharon head back on Rt 3June 17 2006 - Mohican 100 - 9:45 PM - Fire Tower - Jim and Kim ready to head on home after an incredible day - Jim 52.2 (Rock Point) and Kim 60.9 (Fire Tower) - in 90 degree heat !!!! WOW!

 

June 7, 2006 - 10 PM night trail training - Petzl Myo XP headlamp worn on waist (see review) and Peak LED Solutions Caribbean flashlight in hand (see review)

June 7 2006 - night trail training @ Asbury Woods - Petzl Myo XP headlamp worn on waist w/ diffuser for area lightingJune 7 2006 - night trail training @ Asbury Woods - Petzl Myo XP headlamp worn on waist w/ diffuser for area lightingJune 7 2006 - night trail training @ Asbury Woods - Petzl Myo XP headlamp worn on waist w/ diffuser for area lightingJune 7 2006 - night trail training @ Asbury Woods - Petzl Myo XP headlamp worn on waist w/ diffuser for area lightingJune 7 2006 - night trail training @ Asbury Woods - Peak LED Solutions - Caribbean

Sunday June 4, 2006 - 19.5 mile FT to CB green + orange loop training run with Kim and Jim

June 4, 2006 - Mohican 100 - Loudonville OH - training run with Kim Love-Ottobre and Jim Fitch ! Tom taking a breakJune 4, 2006 - Mohican 100 - Loudonville OH - training run with Kim Love-Ottobre and Jim Fitch ! Tom taking a breakJune 4, 2006 - Mohican 100 - Loudonville OH - training run with Kim Love-Ottobre and Jim Fitch ! Kim taking a breakJune 4, 2006 - Mohican 100 - Loudonville OH - training run with Kim Love-Ottobre and Jim Fitch ! Jim floating over the trail !June 4, 2006 - Mohican 100 - Loudonville OH - training run with Kim Love-Ottobre and Jim Fitch ! Tom plodding along on the 19.5 mile training run

May 21, 2006 - Mohican 100 - Loudonville OH - Mohican State Park mapMay 21, 2006 - Mohican 100 - Loudonville OH - Mohican State Park - 21.4 mile training run - blue and orange loopsMay 21, 2006 - Mohican 100 - Loudonville OH - Mohican State Park - 21.4 mile training run - blue and orange loopsMay 21, 2006 - Mohican 100 - Loudonville OH - Mohican State Park - 21.4 mile training run - blue and orange loops

Mohican 100 - Loudonville OH - Mohican State Park - topology map of the campground at Rt 97 / 3 intersectionMohican 100 - Loudonville OH - Mohican State Park - topology map of the Orange loop near the Rt 97 / 3 intersectionMohican 100 - Loudonville OH - Mohican State Park - topology map of the Green loop fire tower / covered bridge areaMohican 100 - Loudonville OH - Mohican State Park - topology map of the covered bridge areaMohican 100 - Loudonville OH - Mohican State Park - topology map of the Blue loop dam / waterfalls area

May 21, 2006 - blue (4 miles) and orange loop (17.4 miles) training run with Roy Heger, Kim, Steve Sutton, Tom, Denny McDougall (from Union City - Denny finished 6th in the actual race - congrats Denny!!!), Dan, and Z

May 21, 2006 - Mohican 100 - Loudonville OH - Mohican State Park - 21.4 mile training runMay 21, 2006 - Mohican 100 - Loudonville OH - Mohican State Park - entrance to the blue and red loops by covered bridgeMay 21, 2006 - Mohican 100 - Loudonville OH - Mohican State Park - the Fire Tower where I will start pacing Jim Fitch at mile 60.9May 21, 2006 - Mohican 100 - Loudonville OH - Mohican State Park - the Fire Tower where I will start pacing Jim Fitch at mile 60.9May 21, 2006 - Mohican 100 - Loudonville OH - Mohican State Park - the Fire Tower where I will start pacing Jim Fitch at mile 60.9

 

 

Human Race 5K - May 29, 2006 - Meadville PA -  23:32 = 7:35 / mile - 72nd out of 178, 7th out of 16 in age division

May 29, 2006 - annual Memorial Day 5K in Meadville PA - Human Race 5K - 7th out of 16 in age division

 

 

Buffalo 6 Hour Loop Ultra - April 30, 2006 - Amherst NY - 10 laps of 3.25 mile loop = 32.5 miles in exactly 6 hours = 11:05 / mile - 66 runners - temperature range of upper 40's to low 70's - official race photos

June 4, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra in ULTRA RUNNING magazineApr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra p-loop courseApr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - gorgeous sunrise around 5:50 AM !Apr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - 8 AM - the Pepsi Center where the bathrooms were (too far away for runners)Apr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - 8 AM - about 75 runners ready to rock and roll for 6 hours!Apr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - 8 AM - official Jeff John race photo - 66 runners are off for 6 hours of fun !Apr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - official Jeff John race photo - Jim Fitch about an hour into the raceApr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - official Jeff John race photo - Denny McDougall about an hour into the raceApr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - 9:30 AM - official Jeff John race photo - Heather and Michelle (or vice versa) just ahead of me about 90 minutes into itApr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - 9:30 AM - official Jeff John race photo - John was on my heels for the first 10 miles / 90 minutesApr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - 9:30 AM - official Jeff John race photo - John was on my heels for the first 10 miles / 90 minutesApr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - 9:30 AM - official Jeff John race photo - Bruce McMurray of Boardman OH right on my heelsApr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - 9:30 AM - official Jeff John race photo - Jim Fitch of Meadville looking strong after about 90 minutes !Apr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - 9:30 AM - official Jeff John race photo - Denny McDougall of Union City doing great - fast !Apr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - 10:30 AM - official Jeff John race photo - around 2 and half hours into it - kidding with photographer Jeff John about lapping me Apr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - 10:45 AM - official Jeff John race photo - Jim Fitch nearly 3 hours into it - go Jim !Apr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - 10:45 AM - official Jeff John race photo - Bruce McMurray of Boardman OH - go Bruce !Apr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - 11 AM - official Jeff John race photo - 3 hours into it and having an energy barApr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - 11 AM - official Jeff John race photo - 3 hours into it and having an energy barApr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - noon or so - official Jeff John race photo - Jim Fitch of Meadville still flying along !Apr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - noon or so - official Jeff John race photo - Denny McDougall of Union City flying!Apr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - 2:15 PM - Jim Fitch from Meadville checking out his splitsApr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - 2:15 PM - ultra-man Jim Fitch from Meadville destroys yet another ultra! Apr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - 2:15 PM - Heather and Michelle went for 26 miles and were very nice young ladiesApr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - 2:15 PM - Jim and my time cardApr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - 2:30 PM - Jim and I survive to celebrate at the pizza party afterwardsApr 30, 2006 - Buffalo 6 hour ultra - results

 

 

Law Day 5K - April 29, 2006 - Erie - 21:42 = 7:00 / mile - new 5K PR - 36th out of 194 overall, 6th out of 30 in age division   Results

Apr 29, 2006 - Law Day 5K - Erie - Frank Combopiano's 51st birthday - and he runs his first race EVER in 21:14 !!!!Apr 29, 2006 - Law Day 5K - Erie - 36th out of 194, and Frank in his first race SMOKED ME !!!

 

 

 

Cook Forest Half Marathon - April 2, 2006 - Cooksburg PA - 1:46:06 = 8:06 / mile - new half marathon PR - 144th out of 393 overall, 27th out of 42 in age division - need to run 1:35 = 7:15 / mile to get in top 10.  Age grade time was 1:36:14.   Rich Vogt, 63, finishes in an impressive 2:10:48 !!!!  Results

Apr 2, 2006 - Cook Forest Half Marathon - 393 start the half marathon at 11 AM !Apr 2, 2006 - Cook Forest Half Marathon - 393 start the half marathon at 11 AM - Tom on far right in orange top carrying bottle of orange AcceleradeApr 2, 2006 - Cook Forest Half Marathon - Tom, nearly 48, nearing the finish lineApr 2, 2006 - Cook Forest Half Marathon - Tom, nearly 48, finishing in 1:46:06 and 144th out of 393Apr 2, 2006 - Cook Forest Half Marathon - Rich Vogt, 63, finishing in an impressive 2:10:48 !Apr 2, 2006 - Cook Forest Half Marathon - RESULTS - CLICK LARGE IMAGE TO WALK THROUGH MULTIPLE RESULTS PAGES

 

 

Just A Short Run Half Marathon Relay - March 25, 2006 - Wexford / Allison Park PA - 1:50:12 = Keko 24:38 5K, Jim 46:11, Tom 39:23 (new 5 mile PR - 39:10 when I started running)  - 5th out of 16 relay teams

Mar 25, 2006 - North Park between Wexford / Allison Park PA - Just A Short Run Half Marathon Relay - The Ancient Ones finish 5th out of 16 relay teams !Mar 25, 2006 - North Park between Wexford / Allison Park PA - Just A Short Run Half Marathon Relay - The Ancient Ones bib - Keko, Jim, TomMar 25, 2006 - North Park between Wexford / Allison Park PA - Just A Short Run Half Marathon Relay - The Ancient Ones - Keko 49Mar 25, 2006 - North Park between Wexford / Allison Park PA - Just A Short Run Half Marathon Relay - The Ancient Ones - Tom nearly 48Mar 25, 2006 - North Park between Wexford / Allison Park PA - Just A Short Run Half Marathon Relay - The Ancient Ones - Jim 46Mar 25, 2006 - North Park between Wexford / Allison Park PA - Just A Short Run Half Marathon Relay - the Boathouse - starting / finish line - 7:30 AMMar 25, 2006 - North Park between Wexford / Allison Park PA - Just A Short Run Half Marathon Relay - The Ancient Ones - Tom, Keko, JimMar 25, 2006 - North Park between Wexford / Allison Park PA - Just A Short Run Half Marathon Relay - The Ancient Ones - Tom, Keko, JimMar 25, 2006 - North Park between Wexford / Allison Park PA - Just A Short Run Half Marathon Relay - Jim and Sharon trying to stay warm before the race !Mar 25, 2006 - North Park between Wexford / Allison Park PA - Just A Short Run Half Marathon Relay - Keko ready to kick butt on the first leg - 5K in 24:38 !!!!Mar 25, 2006 - North Park between Wexford / Allison Park PA - Just A Short Run Half Marathon Relay - Sharon ready to FLY on her half marathon!! GO SHARON!!!Mar 25, 2006 - North Park between Wexford / Allison Park PA - Just A Short Run Half Marathon Relay - 1200 runners underway at 8:35 AM !Mar 25, 2006 - North Park between Wexford / Allison Park PA - Just A Short Run Half Marathon Relay - Keko finishing strong - fantastic 24:38 5K time!!!Mar 25, 2006 - North Park between Wexford / Allison Park PA - Just A Short Run Half Marathon Relay - Tom finishes the relay for The Ancient OnesMar 25, 2006 - North Park between Wexford / Allison Park PA - Just A Short Run Half Marathon Relay - Sharon finishing her half marathonMar 25, 2006 - North Park between Wexford / Allison Park PA - Just A Short Run Half Marathon Relay - Sharon finishing her half marathonMar 25, 2006 - North Park between Wexford / Allison Park PA - Just A Short Run Half Marathon Relay - Sharon's blistering 2:11:18 half marathon - way to go Sharon !Mar 25, 2006 - North Park between Wexford / Allison Park PA - Just A Short Run Half Marathon Relay - Sharon's results - overallMar 25, 2006 - North Park between Wexford / Allison Park PA - Just A Short Run Half Marathon Relay - Sharon's age group results

 

 

St. Pat's Day 10K - March 11, 2006 - Erie - 170 lbs -  49:23 = 7:58 / mile - 66th out of 193, 12th out of 21 in age division - 50 degrees.

Mar 11, 2006 - Presque Isle, Erie PA - St. Pat's Day 10K - 49:23 = 7:58 / mile

 

 

Cabin Fever Reliever 10K - March 4, 2006 - Grove City PA - new 10K PR -  49:10 = 7:56 / mile - finished 4th in age division and 25th overall out of 55 runners - 24 degrees

Mar 4, 2006 - Grove City PA - Cabin Fever Reliever 10K - new PR - 49:10 = 7:56 / mile

 

 

Spring Thaw 10 miler - Feb 25, 2006 - Wexford / Allison Park PA - 87:46 = 8:47 / mile - 117th out of 198, 23rd out of 30 in age division - in beautiful North Park - 45 or 50 degrees - dressed way too warm for the race (didn't bring shorts)

Feb 25, 2006 - North Park between Wexford / Allison Park PA - Spring Thaw 10 miler - Tom struggling in the 48 deg heat, 1:27:45 = 8:46 / mile

 

 

Valentine Prediction Run - Feb 12, 2006 - Presque Isle, Erie PA - 4.97 miles in 40:45 = 8:12 / mile - predicted 8:20 / mile.  Slippery snow-covered roads.  24th out of 75 with 8 second difference between actual and predicted pace.

Feb 12, 2006 - Presque Isle - Valentine Prediction Run 4.97 miles - 10 AM - 8:12 / mile

 

 

New Year's Day 5 miler - Jan 1, 2006 - Presque Isle, Erie PA - 40:10 = 8:02 / mile - 56th out of 151 - 9th out of 15 in 45 - 49 age division - 6:29 faster than last year's race (46:39 = 9:20 / mile)

Jan 1, 2006 - Presque Isle - New Year's Day 5 Miler - 10 AM - 8:02 / mile