2015 Memorial Day “Quickie” Results

“Best quickie I’ve had in a year” -Dan Horvath

“I finished too fast” -Sarah Vaccarelli

Another Memorial Day Quickie has come and gone. This 2 mile ‘members only’ race has the option of doing a prediction run, or just racing like normal.

Here are the results!

2015 Quickie results!

Overall Male Winner: Evan McKee – 11:47
Overall Female Winner: Caitlin Oblander – 14:34
Prediction Winners: Evan McKee and Tim Pepe

Evan McKee – 11:47
Rob Lisy – 12:53
Dave Eliason – 13:15
Bob Pokorny -13:51
Adam Swiat – 13:56
Caitlin Oblander – 14:34
Beth Bugner – 14:47
Keith Johnston – 15:29
Nick Yount – 15:43
Kate Reusch – 15:57
Sarah Vacarelli – 15:58
Dan Horvath – 16:45
Mac Swiat – 16:56
Brett Deyling – 17:25
Tim Pepe – 18:37
Dave Sours – 19:30
Lisa Eliason – 21:06
Harold Dravenstott – 21:35
Douglas Morgan – 21:35
Shari Geiger – 25:39
Patti Tomasello – 25:39

March 2015- Quarterly Board Meeting

The MCRR board will be having our quarterly meeting this Sunday, March 8th at 4pm at Panera in Medina. All are welcome to attend. Our tentative agenda is below.

 

Medina County Road Runners Board of Directors
Meeting Agenda
March 8, 2015 | 4:00 p.m.
Type of Meeting: Quarterly Board Meeting

Meeting Facilitator: Angie Kovacs

Invitees: Nancy Danisek, Harold Dravenstott, Joe Herbert, Dan Horvath, Angie Kovacs, Bob Pokorny, Ron Ross, Michelle Wolff

I.     Call to order

II.     Roll call

III.     Approval of minutes from last meeting

IV.     Open issues

a)    Approval of agenda

b)    Treasurer’s Report

c)     Half marathon update(s)

d)    Rise & Shine update

V.     New business

a)    Approval of Rise & Shine 10k as MCRR event

b)    2015 Volunteer Awards

c)     Discussion potential middle school scholarship fund

d)    Discussion on MCRR involvement with Miles for Madison

e)    Discussion on MCRR shirt printing

Adjournment

MCRR – Who Are We?

Now that we’re into our new year, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about MCRR.  There seems to be some confusion as to what we do, what we don’t do, and where we stand in the running community.

MCRR is organized as a member club of the Road Runners Club of America.  All rostered MCRR members are also RRCA members.  We should be aware of the RRCA’s stated purpose:

“The RRCA promotes and encourages distance running as a national and international competitive sport, and it improves national fitness and health by supporting running and jogging.  Toward those goals, the RRCA promotes and conducts races or other running activities; disseminates information on running via publications, presentations and educational programs; takes part in or conducts research; makes awards; offers management guidance to member organizations; and does related activities.”

From the MCRR about page:

“We are “every runner”.  There is a place for everyone within this club.  Our club members range from those that simply run to stay in shape to those that live to compete.  We are slow and fast.  We run just one mile or have done one hundred mile races.  We are Boston qualifiers and we are just getting ready for our first 5K.  We have been running for less than a year and we have been running our whole lives.  We are ever evolving in our goals.”

As a nonprofit RRCA member club, MCRR considers itself a community benefit organization.  It accepts dues which are spent by volunteer board members (elected by club members in an annual secret ballot).  These board members spend dues in the following ways:
* As a member club of the RRCA, a portion of these dues are paid to the parent organization, for which we are provided insurance and organizational assistance.  Every member of our club is protected by this insurance at any MCRR-sponsored event.
* MCRR uses funds to help organize and sponsor charitable events and encourge members to provide community benefit.  A great example this year is the volunteer incentive program which rewards MCRR members for volunteering their time at community benefit events.  Occasionally, some of these events will list MCRR as a partial beneficiary of funds, which helps futher offset costs to members.
* Events are subsidized or wholely paid for by MCRR funds.  This includes picnics, the annual banquet, and several direct member benefits throught the year.  Many people don’t realize that each banquet ticket we sell or event we sponsor has costs associated that are not passed on to members by way of entry or ticket fees.  Every ticket sold at a club-only event is sold at a material loss.

It is important to recognize what MCRR is NOT.  At no time do we:
* Sell products, services, or sponsor or promote any profitable concern.  We invite sponsors to take part in our charitable events and may invite community specialists or businesses to speak at our club meetings, and our members and officers may share their personal opinions on products or services, but at no time does the club profit from or recommend any product or service above any other
* Derive financial benefit from the sale of products or services or from generating goodwill leading to the sale of products or services
* Exclude members from our events.  It is clear from our about page that we are and always intend to be an inclusive organization.  Not all events work out for all parties, but we will do what we can to accommodate everyone, and we encourage our members to reach out for us for assistance.  We are all in this together.
* Distribute funds to officers or board members by way of salary or compensation.  All of our officers and board members are volunteers.  We may pay for products or services that benefit the members of the club or the community at large, but at no time are our volunteer board members or officers financially compensated for their service in that capacity.

Finally, remember that our board meeting dates and times are published, and members are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate in the governance of MCRR.  We exist to serve our membership, and our membership guides and governs our actions.

Thanks for taking the time to listen, and have a great 2015!

6th Annual MCRR Banquet

The 6th Annual MCRR Banquet will be held at Williams on the Lake in Medina on January 24, 2014 from 6 to 11 PM. Everyone must RSVP by Friday January 16, 2015.

The menu will include:

  • Burgundy Beef Tips
  • Marinated Portabella Mushrooms
  • Penne Pasta with Marinara Sauce
  • Green Beans Italiano
  • Wild Rice with Mushrooms and Parmesan Cheese
  • Salad
  • Rolls
  • Cash Bar also available

This year there are two ways to RSVP!

1. Click on Members Only / 2015 Banquet above to complete your RSVP through PayPal.

2. Complete this form and return to Michelle Wolff (address on form) by January 16, 2015. If you see Michelle at a run, feel free to drop off. Watch Facebook to see which runs she will be attending.

If anyone is interested in helping out with obtaining door prizes or the night of the banquet, let Michelle know.

Thanks and we look forward to seeing everyone at the banquet.

Another BW25/50k is in the books!

The bad weather we guaranteed did not show up, but nevertheless the runners pressed on. It was challenging to run in that 60° weather, I’m sure. But they pushed through.

2014 Photos by John McCarroll

Buckeye Woods 50k/25k — November 30, 2014 — 50k Results
Bib # Last Name First Name M/F Elapsed time to finish
WOMEN
423 Oblander Caitlin F 5:26
187 Wolff Michelle F 5:59
195 Oblander Maureen F 5:59
414 Gareri Allison F 6:08
198 Furey Diana F 6:23
427 Laymon Rachel F 6:25
428 Denison Bethany F 6:25
189 Berggren Erica F 6:57
192 Grentzer Amy F 6:57
446 Volchko Renee F 8:30
MEN
403 Schwanke Pete M 4:20
188 Roman Rick M 4:25
401 Miller Raymond M 4:44
185 Ross Ronald M 5:13
445 Volchko Billy M 5:28
420 Thesing Tom M 5:31
411 Rosenstock Brian M 5:47
199 Horvath Dan M 5:59
426 Dravenstott Harold M 5:59
415 Barcroft Ben M 6:08
429 Gray Benjamin M 6:25
430 Evans Andrew M 6:41
422 Heger Roy M 7:30
437 Endris Robert M 7:49

 

Buckeye Woods 50k/25k — November 30, 2014 — 25k Results
Bib # Last Name First Name M/F Elapsed time to finish
WOMEN
407 Harden Renee F 1:54
444 Bugner Beth F 2:34
432 Geiger Shari F 2:40
405 Reusch Kate F 2:44
439 Ridgway Jennifer F 2:44
419 Vaccarelli Sarah F 2:45
438 Manhoff Dolores F 2:59
412 Nagy Lindsay F 2:59
448 Wright Theresa F 3:07
434 Eliason Lisa F 3:37
193 Mueller Stephanie F 4:12
194 Long Jennifer F 4:12
MEN
408 Short Bryan M 2:00
424 Swiat Adam M 2:12
191 Dedrick Cameron M 2:28
413 Mangano Damon M 2:30
417 Osborne Randy M 2:30
431 Izsak Jeffrey M 2:30
433 Veneskey Eric M 2:30
404 Dunning Jeffrey M 2:33
406 Kramer Jeff M 2:33
421 Groves Glenn M 2:33
435 Eliason David M 2:37
441 Rob “JD” M 2:37
409 Pavlick John M 2:40
196 Sours Dave M 3:07
418 Bryan John M 3:09
436 Persichitti Jim M 3:12
402 Skalsky Igor M 3:41
447 Bitecofer Nathan M 3:44

2015 Medina Half Marathon

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The 2015 Medina Half Marathon will take place on 5.30.15 at the Historic Medina Square.  All runners will receive a unique finisher medal, shirt, and more!  A 5K race will be held as well! Both events will have overall and age group awards!  We are accepting applications for our charity partners and sponsors starting in October, 2014.  If you know of a charity that would like to be part of the event, or a sponsor, please email us at medinaHalfMarathon@yahoo.com

The half marathon begins at 6:45am * Please note our adjusted start time.  5K will start a few minutes later.  (exact time coming soon).  Register at www.runmedina.org  First price increase is in November, 2014.

MCRR Annual Track Meet

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The Medina County Roadrunners had their annual track meet, and introduced a new event – the Donut Mile. Fun for all, puking for one.

The results are below. The photos (by our own John McCarroll) are here.

Start training for next year!

100 Meter (Heat 1)
Name Elapsed Tm
Jeff LaBlanc 14.272
Alan Dravenstott 15.116
Shari Geiger 16.226
Renee Harden 16.281
Renee Harden 16.281
Angela Demchuck 19.445
100 Meter (Heat 2)
Name Elapsed Tm
Dave Sours 14.94
Chip Jenkins 15.185
Shelly Leblanc 16.015
Kate Reusch 16.758
Katia Demchuk 22.095
Felicia Fago 22.646
200 Meter
Name Elapsed Tm
Alan Dravenstott 30.558
Jeff LaBlanc 32.422
Dave Sours 33.192
Chip Jenkins 33.775
Shari Geiger 34.14
Pete Jendre 34.731
Shelly Leblanc 38.225
Angela Demchuck 40.45
Katia Demchuk 51.131
Felicia Fago 51.995
400 Meter
Name Lap Tm
Pete Jendre 01:14.5
Harold Dravenstott 01:17.0
Jeff LaBlanc 01:18.5
Chip Jenkins 01:20.7
Michelle Wolfe 01:22.0
Kate Reusch 01:24.2
Shari Geiger 01:28.7
Angela Demchuck 01:36.3
Felicia Fago 01:46.8
800 Meter
Name Lap 1 Lap 2 Finish
Patrick Fisher 01:10.5 01:13.6 02:24.1
Pete Jendre 01:19.6 01:23.3 02:42.9
Michelle Wolfe 01:29.2 01:39.9 03:09.1
Jeff LaBlanc 01:35.8 01:37.4 03:13.2
Kate Reusch 01:36.5 01:37.4 03:13.8
Harold Dravenstott 01:42.1 01:45.9 03:28.0
Angela Demchuck 01:43.2 01:48.1 03:31.3
1 Mile
Name Lap 1 Lap 2 Lap 3 Lap 4 Finish
Alan Dravenstott 01:33.2 01:32.5 01:34.6 01:27.5 06:07.9
Pete Jendre 01:51.3 01:52.8 01:51.0 01:26.9 07:01.9
Jeff LaBlanc 01:51.5 01:52.7 01:50.7 01:31.7 07:06.5
Michelle Wolfe 01:42.3 01:49.5 01:52.2 01:46.5 07:10.5
Shari Geiger 01:50.7 01:53.2 01:53.0 01:42.1 07:19.0
Kate Reusch 01:51.1 01:53.3 01:52.0 01:43.7 07:19.9
Chip Jenkins 01:56.3 01:59.6 02:01.1 01:56.5 07:53.5
Harold Dravenstott 02:10.0 01:58.2 01:42.1 02:06.9 07:57.1
UnKnown 02:26.3 02:34.6 02:35.8 02:04.9 09:41.5
Angela Demchuck 02:26.4 02:34.7 02:35.7 02:05.7 09:42.5
4×400
Name Lap 1 Lap 2 Lap 3 Lap 4 Finish
Renee Harden 01:11.7 01:37.9 01:25.0 01:26.5 05:41.1
Alan Dravenstott 01:35.1 01:44.2 01:13.9 01:13.1 05:46.3

2014 MCRR Quickie

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The Annual MCRR Quickie was held on May 26. The first and fastest finishers were Rick Roman for the men, and Angela Demchuck for the women. Chuck Jambe won the prize for the closest predicted time.

Thanks to Renee Harden for directing.

Here are all who ran:

Jack Reilly
Barb Clutter
Angie Kovacs
Keith Johnston
Chuck Jambe
Alana Roman
Alex Bartschi
Chip Jenkins
Jim Persichitti
Liz Bartoe
Dave Sours
Adriana Lockman
Corey Lockman
Lisa Eliason
Jack McDaniel
Chase Merriman
Dave Eliason
Brian Rosenstock
Dan Horvath
Rick Roman
Harold Dravenstott
Alan Dravenstott
Angela Demchuk
Katia Demchuk
Felicia Fago
Ryan Berthold
Steve Combs
Bob Pokorny

 

Link to the photos by John McCarroll