tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74594376128570859902024-03-13T22:06:05.051-07:00Montgomery County TripleAn endurance challenge of running three events in three days.MC3http://www.blogger.com/profile/06900971898619590276noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-46998545190725763042008-04-24T15:58:00.000-07:002008-04-24T13:57:18.300-07:00Spring '08 Version of the MC3 SetRunners, thanks to the powers that be, this year's spring version of the <strong><span style="color:#000099;">Montgomery County Triple</span></strong> will be a little less challenging but no less important in supporting events in the county.<br /><br />Our three race dates are now official. They are as follows:<br /><br /><strong>May 10</strong> -- <a href="http://www.southcounty-ymca.org/dyncat.cfm?catid=3044"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">YMCA Trail Run 5K</span></strong></a>, Conroe Family YMCA, Conroe, 8:15 a.m.<br /><strong>May 24</strong> -- <a href="http://www.runningintheusa.com/rtw/"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Run The Woodlands 5K</span></strong></a> presented by Luke's Locker, Barbara Bush Elementary, The Woodlands, 8:00 a.m.<br /><strong>May 31</strong> -- <a href="http://www.davidsdreamrun.org/"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">David's Dream 5K</span></strong></a>, Market Street, The Woodlands, 8:00 a.m.<br /><br />One or more of the three Montgomery County Triple creators -- <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Rick Cook</span></strong>, <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Jon Walk</span></strong> or <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Bill Dwyer</span></strong> -- will be at attendance at the David's Dream 5K to recognize (separate from the event) those finishers of the Triple.<br /><br />The Montgomery County Triple, which isn't officially affiliated with or specifically endorsed by any race or legal entity, now falls under the umbrella of <strong><span style="color:#000099;">Friends of the Running Community, L.L.C.</span></strong> - an entity established by Walk and Dwyer to increase the visibility of road racing in the county.<br /><br />The MC3 is set up to recognize your effort and is just our way of saying, "Thanks for supporting our sport in Montgomery County."WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-9744731063683566552008-03-24T18:22:00.000-07:002008-03-24T16:21:18.068-07:00A Great Chance to Medal!One of the partner races to the Montgomery County Triple, the <a href="http://www.50statesmarathonclub.com/bear.html"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Davy Crockett Bear Chase</span></strong></a> will be held in just over three weeks in Groveton, Texas on Saturday, April 12.<br /><br />Through today, Monday, March 24, there are only <strong><span style="color:#000099;">41</span></strong> entrants in the marathon and <strong><span style="color:#000099;">92</span></strong> entrants in the half marathon including <strong><span style="color:#000099;">10</span></strong> in the 5K and just <strong><span style="color:#000099;">two</span></strong> marathon relay teams! <br /><br />This is an inaugural event that is likely to grow. It was even featured in the April edition of <a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/"><strong><span style="color:#000000;"><em>Runner's World</em></span></strong></a>.WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-53173927283986053922008-03-16T18:49:00.000-07:002008-03-16T16:50:26.965-07:00Pine Cone Awards Recognized by Runner Triathlete NewsThose of you supported Montgomery County road racing by completing the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">Montgomery County Triple</span></strong> this past November will be proud to know that your award was given Honorable Mention recognition by <strong><em>Runner Triathlete News</em></strong> in its eighth annual T-Shirt/Poster Contest.<br /><br />"We received dozens of entries in the contest and a judging panel comprised of runners, triathletes, former event directors, and graphic artists selected the best and brightest entries," said the magazine's staff in its March 2008 edition.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">AWARDS</span></strong><br /><strong>Gold</strong>: <a href="http://www.hh100.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=41&Itemid=83"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Wee-Chi-Tah Triple Threat</span></a> (Wichita Falls)<br /><strong>Silver</strong>: <a href="http://www.milkmantriathlon.com/"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Milkman Triathlon</span></a> (Dexter, New Mexico)<br /><strong>Bronze</strong>: Midnight 5K<br /><strong>Honorable Mention</strong>: Montgomery County Triple, <a href="http://benjamingarcia.org/public_html/schedule.htm"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Beneezy Purple Monkey Run</span></a> (Alvin)<br /><br />"On behalf of my partners <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Rick Cook</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Bill Dwyer</span></strong>, we are especially flattered that our original, unique award, which completely symbolizes Montgomery County, was selected by <a href="http://www.runnertriathletenews.com/"><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">Runner Triathlete News</span></em></strong></a>," said Courier running columnist <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Jon Walk</span></strong>. "We're also happy to share the award with the purple monkeys given out by the Garcia family that puts on the Beneezy Purple Monkey Run as a memorial to their son, Benjamin. Having participated in their event, I've been encouraged by their dedication and commitment to producing a quality evening and their incredible spirit."<br /><br />"Additionally, we'd like to thank <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Roxanne Davis</span></strong> with the South County YMCA, <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Lauren Arnold</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Christine O'Hagan</span></strong> with the City of Conroe, and <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Mike Lucas</span></strong> with Luke's Locker for allowing us to highlight their events to encourage runners to push themselves a little and bring more attention to our sport in the County."WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-28551863489219310372008-03-14T12:06:00.000-07:002008-03-14T10:05:32.831-07:00Spring '08 Montgomery County Triple UpdateWe're evaluating our options for the 2008 spring version of the Montgomery County Triple as <a href="http://www.davidsdreamrun.org/"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">David's Dream Run 5K</span></strong></a> will be on Saturday, May 31 instead of the 17th, as we originally anticipated.<br /><br />You'll also note that the <a href="http://www.thewoodlandsassociations.org/site/parks-rec/default.aspx?page=465"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Muddy Trails 5K</span></strong></a> has moved to Saturday, April 5.<br /><br />We're also inquiring with the organizers of the new <strong><span style="color:#009900;">Lonestar 5K Run</span></strong> in Montgomery, scheduled for Saturday, April 19, for updated event information.WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-71202218430448777412008-01-17T23:46:00.000-08:002008-01-17T22:02:24.924-08:00Spring '08 Montgomery County Triple / Racing SeriesWe expect to have complete confirmation shortly on the 2008 spring version of the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">Montgomery County Triple</span></strong>. (Which is a little bit easier than the three-race, three-day adventure on the Thanksgiving Day weekend.)<br /><br />We anticipate the following schedule:<br /><br />Saturday, May 10 -- <a href="http://www.southcounty-ymca.org/dyncat.cfm?catid=3044"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">3rd annual YMCA Trail Run 5K</span></strong></a><br />Saturday, May 17 -- <a href="http://www.davidsdreamrun.org/"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">David's Dream Run 5K</span></strong></a><br />Saturday, May 24 -- <a href="http://www.runningintheusa.com/rtw/"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Run The Woodlands 5K</span></strong></a><br /><br />With an anticipated 9:15 a.m. start time in Conroe for the Trail Run 5K and some help driving, you could do the "Quad" by running Run The Woodlands 5K at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 10.<br /><br />The <strong>Montgomery County Racing Series</strong> is shaping up nicely as well with the following schedule:<br /><br />Saturday, February 23 -- <a href="http://www.thewoodlandsassociations.org/site/parks-rec/default.aspx?page=465"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">1st annual Muddy Trails 5K Race</span></strong></a>, 8:00 a.m. (New!)<br />Saturday, March 1 -- <a href="http://www.groganspointcharitablegiving.org/run.html"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Spring Fever 5K</span></strong></a>, 8:30 a.m.<br />Saturday, April 12 -- <a href="http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?CHECKSSO=1&EVENT_ID=1524072&RESET=0"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Spring Forward 4K</span></strong></a>, 10:00 a.m., Oak Ridge HS (New!)<br />Saturday, April 12 -- <span style="color:#009900;"><strong>BMI Cross Country Run 5K</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;">, Conroe</span> (Back from Sep. '06 in new location!)<br />Saturday, April 19 -- <strong><span style="color:#009900;">Lonestar 5K Run</span></strong>, Montgomery (New!)<br />Saturday, May 3 -- <a href="http://www.thewoodlandsassociations.org/site/parks-rec/default.aspx?page=476"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">CB&I Triathlon</span></strong></a><br /><br />Kids will have plenty of opportunities to run in many of the events. Here's what we know about right now:<br /><br />+ The Spring Fever 5K will feature a kids 1-mile run at 8:00 a.m.<br />+ The BMI Cross Country Run will have a kids 1-kilometer run.<br />+ The Spring Forward 4K will include a kids 1-mile run at 9:00 a.m.<br />+ The YMCA Trail Run will have a kids 1-mile run at 8:30 a.m.<br /><br />More information will be forthcoming on these events and the Racing Series as a whole very soon.WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-76965444592767962612007-11-26T18:37:00.000-08:002007-11-26T16:36:36.542-08:00City of Conroe Turkey Trot 5K All-Time Winners<strong>Men's Overall</strong><br />2006 - Juan Flores, 20:34<br />2007 - Jason Garcia, 17:30<br /><br /><strong>Men's Masters</strong><br />2006 - Rick Cook, 24:04<br />2007 - Jacob Mazone, 17:30<br /><br /><strong>Women's Overall</strong><br />2006 - Shelby Fires, 26:33<br />2007 - Meredith Bryarly, 24:34<br /><br /><strong>Women's Masters</strong><br />2006 - Alma Bigler, 27:08<br />2007 - Ruth Fields, 27:24<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Age-Group Winners</span></strong><br /><strong>Female 14-Under</strong><br />2007 - Taryn Driver, 30:32<br /><br /><strong>Female 15-19</strong><br />2007 - Shelby Fives, 25:11<br /><br /><strong>Female 20-24</strong><br />2007 - Sara Lange, 27:36<br /><br /><strong>Female 25-29</strong><br />2007 - Christina Pierce, 31:08<br /><br /><strong>Female 30-34</strong><br />2007 - Kelly Whiddon, 26:20<br /><br /><strong>Female 35-39</strong><br />2007 - Jennifer Johns, 24:51<br /><br /><strong>Female 40-44</strong><br />2007 - Kim Driver, 28:10<br /><br /><strong>Female 45-49</strong><br />2007 - Liz Berry, 29:32<br /><br /><strong>Female 50-54</strong><br />2007 - Debbie Tripp, 38:49<br /><br /><strong>Female 55-59</strong><br />2007 - Alma Bigler, 36:55<br /><br /><strong>Female 60-64</strong><br />2007 - Frances McDougal, 35:18<br /><br /><strong>Male 14-Under</strong><br />2007 - Alex Brundage, 24:06<br /><br /><strong>Male 15-19</strong><br />2007 - Joseph Mazone, 18:01<br /><br /><strong>Male 20-24</strong><br />2007 - Jeffrey Sexton, 21:22<br /><br /><strong>Male 25-29</strong><br />2007 - Tavis Schlickes, 22:19<br /><br /><strong>Male 30-34</strong><br />2007 - Aric Arnsworth, 22:15<br /><br /><strong>Male 35-39</strong><br />2007 - Joe Martinez, 21:58<br /><br /><strong>Male 40-44</strong><br />2007 - Paul Brundage, 23:13<br /><br /><strong>Male 45-49</strong><br />2007 - David Smart, 23:14<br /><br /><strong>Male 50-54</strong><br />2007 - David Williams, 25:46<br /><br /><strong>Male 55-59</strong><br />2007 - Stephen Smith, 22:01<br /><br /><strong>Male 60-64</strong><br />2007 - Mike McDougal, 26:05<br /><br /><strong>Male 65-69</strong><br />2007 - Ken Johnson, 33:48WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-54284681324710275762007-11-24T23:59:00.000-08:002007-11-24T18:57:11.048-08:00"For The Love Of Pine Cones"What an incredible morning!<br /><br />We had <strong><span style="color:#000099;"><u>29 runners</u></span></strong> - in 45 degrees weather and rain - complete the Fall 2007 version of the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">Montgomery County Triple</span></strong> as well as five (5) other individuals who met the requirements through their volunteerism and/or participation in all three (3) events.<br /><br />Our efforts are all about promoting the sport in - and around - Montgomery County and there are plenty of opportunities to benefit multiple individuals, groups, clubs, organizations and businesses.<br /><br />The next two (2) events - aside from the bi-monthly <a href="http://www.runningintheusa.com/rtw"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Run The Woodlands 5K</span></strong></a> - are the Saturday, December 15 <a href="http://www.signmeup.com/site/calendar/details.aspx?calendarid=29&CalendarListingId=19985"><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">Willis Wildkat 5K</span></strong></a>, put on by the Willis High School Cross Country program, and the Monday, December 31 <a href="http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?EVENT_ID=1498306&RESET=0&CHECKSSO=1"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">New Year's Resolution Run Kid's Mile, Teen 2-Mile and 4K</span></strong></a>, hosted by the <a href="http://oakridgetc.itgo.com/"><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">Oak Ridge Track Club</span></strong></a> to benefit Oak Ridge High School's track and cross country programs.<br /><br />I'm going to take a moment to attempt to thank everyone - in no particular order - that I can possibly think of that had a part in making this weekend an incredible, fun-filled success:<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Rick Cook</span></strong> - The individual who, at seeing the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">City of Conroe Turkey Trot 5K</span></strong> on the calendar, morphed our "The Woodlands 2-fer Turkey Day" into the "Montgomery County Triple" and designed and created our award.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Jim Fredricks</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Mike Jones</span></strong> - Publisher and sports editor of the <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">Conroe Courier</span></strong> for allowing us to have a weekly running column in their publication. For those of you who read already, thank you. For those who don't, the column regularly appears on Tuesdays.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Roxanne Davis</span></strong> - Race director of the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">18th annual GE Run Thru The Woods</span></strong> and companion events. She raised the awareness of the Triple by putting the events on their web site. Thank you!<br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Christine O'Hagan</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Lauren Arnold</span></strong> - The Special Events Coordinator and Director, respectively, of the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Conroe. These individuals were responsible for the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">Turkey Trot 5K</span></strong> on Friday and orchestrated a challenging multi-terrain, cross country course in a fun environment.<br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Mike Lucas</span></strong> - Luke's Locker for allowing us to have the traditional <strong><span style="color:#009900;">Run The Woodlands 5K</span></strong> in both of the Triples and providing staff to continue to administer the event in its eighth year.<br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Cindy Jones</span></strong> - Conroe resident, who works for Goodrich's <a href="http://www.prostarwaste.com/"><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">Pro Star Waste</span></strong></a>, with the Trinity County Chamber of Commerce who provided us with a free entry (won by <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Patricia Gilbert</span></strong>) for the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">first annual Davy Crockett Bear Chase Marathon and Half Marathon</span></strong> in Groveton, TX on Saturday, April 12, 2008.<br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Ken Johnson</span></strong> - Vice president of the <a href="http://www.7hills.us/"><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">Seven Hills Running Club</span></strong></a> in Huntsville who provided a free entry (won by <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Joe Martinez</span></strong>) to the October 2008 <strong><span style="color:#009900;">Huntsville Half Marathon</span></strong>.<br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Dana-Sue Crews and family</span></strong> - Author of <strong><em>"Our Daddy's Cancer"</em></strong> who, with her children Morgan and Dylan, autographed copies of her book for winners <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Mike McDougal</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Stephen Smith</span></strong>. The <a href="http://www.morgananddylan.com/publications.htm"><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">book</span></strong></a>, available at Barnes & Noble at The Woodlands Mall, is about the thoughts, concerns and support of the two youngsters while their father, Bill, battled lymphoma. <em> (A part of the proceeds from sales of the book goes to support the <a href="http://www.lls.org/"><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">Leukemia & Lymphoma Society</span></strong></a>.)</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Bill Dwyer</span></strong> - Coach extraordinaire who helped promote the Montgomery County Triple to all of his constituencies - <a href="http://www.woodlandsfit.com/"><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Woodlands Fit</span></strong></a>, Team in Training-The Woodlands and <a href="http://www.thewoodlandsrunningclub.org/"><strong><span style="color:#006600;">The Woodlands Running Club</span></strong></a> (and anybody else who would listen and accept his e-mails.)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Karen</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Emma Felicidario</span></strong> - Local mother and daughter who helped build our awards and provided critical race day support on Saturday. Karen, of course, was one of the 29 while Emma ran 1-milers at both events and did a great job today.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Mick Long</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Andrew Perry</span></strong> - Both of these local runners and Luke's Locker employees built the towers - early in the morning - at Run Thru The Woods and the City of Conroe Turkey Trot 5K while race directing Run The Woodlands 5K.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Waverly Walk</span></strong> - I forgot to recognize my own daughter today; however, she ran the 3-mile race on Thursday and passed out flyers on our upcoming local events as well as writing down the names of all of the finishers today at Run The Woodlands 5K. Most importantly, she listens to her Dad ramble left and right about the sport ad nauseum and rarely, if ever, complains. Her love and support is critical in making all of this work.<br /><br />Bookmark this blog for more information about Montgomery County events and the Spring version of the Montgomery County Triple (which will be part of the Spring Montgomery County Racing Series)!<br /><br />Thanks to all of you for participating as well as your support!<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Jon Walk</span></strong>WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-39986758733039546452007-11-24T23:00:00.000-08:002007-11-24T21:32:06.372-08:00The Fall '07 MC3 Honorees are ...(In alphabetical order)<br /><br /><strong>Cherish Adams</strong><br /><strong>Liz Berry</strong><br /><strong>Alex Brundage</strong> (3-mile teen race/both 5K's)<br /><strong>Kyle Brundage</strong><br /><strong>Paul Brundage</strong><br /><strong>Rich Cooper</strong><br /><strong>James Dristas</strong><br /><strong>Bill Dwyer</strong> (ran first two events and volunteered third)<br /><strong>Emma Felicidario</strong> (ran both 1-mile events and volunteered third)<br /><strong>Karen Felicidario</strong><br /><strong>Patricia Gilbert</strong><br /><strong>Brian Greeney</strong><br /><strong>Jennifer Johns</strong><br /><strong>Ken Johnson</strong><br /><strong>Katy Lampson</strong><br /><strong>Sara Lange</strong><br /><strong>Mick Long</strong> (volunteered all three events)<br /><strong>Ron Longtin</strong><br /><strong>Joe Martinez</strong><br /><strong>Missy Martinez</strong><br /><strong>Jacob Mazone</strong><br /><strong>Joseph Mazone</strong> (3-mile teen race/both 5K's)<br /><strong>Mike McDougal</strong><br /><strong>Mike Mendeck</strong><br /><strong>Jennifer Molinar</strong><br /><strong>Andrew Perry</strong> (volunteered all three events)<br /><strong>Julie Peters</strong><br /><strong>Kim Rawls</strong><br /><strong>Tavis Schlicker</strong><br /><strong>Stephen Smith</strong><br /><strong>Debbie Tripp</strong><br /><strong>Jon Walk<br />Waverly Walk</strong> (ran 3-mile teen race and volunteered last two)<br /><strong>Missy Yut</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Once again, thank you to all of you for participating!WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-72688434232630121832007-11-24T22:15:00.000-08:002008-11-13T12:46:23.507-08:00Thanks to MC3 Partner Events Supporters<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeEtqR-s97PXJs7EExdihdMjpzdgeRtP89OmQ1OA7ezu45BV_vn_m7ksktB74CDR8yh-cHx_x8di6KWINAaAfcqGg1VOz0tw1K8q-Of09QCtywiJgWui2m3Rohqgv2zuQbxhAZWvlNcvpy/s1600-h/PB240194.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136640763436627058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeEtqR-s97PXJs7EExdihdMjpzdgeRtP89OmQ1OA7ezu45BV_vn_m7ksktB74CDR8yh-cHx_x8di6KWINAaAfcqGg1VOz0tw1K8q-Of09QCtywiJgWui2m3Rohqgv2zuQbxhAZWvlNcvpy/s400/PB240194.JPG" border="0" /></a>Seven Hills Running Club vice president <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Ken Johnson</span></strong> and Trinity County Chamber of Commerce's <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Cindy Jones</span></strong> presented Triple finishers with free entries to the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">30th annual Huntsville Half Marathon</span></strong> in October 2008 and the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">first annual Davy Crockett Bear Chase Marathon and Half Marathon</span></strong> on Saturday, April 12, 2008. Please support these events in Walker and Trinity counties!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:85%;">(Photo courtesy of Bill Dwyer)</span></strong><br /></div>WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-85123049463399080382007-11-24T22:10:00.000-08:002008-11-13T12:46:23.856-08:00The Triple ... is about Winning<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuqQh8q1f2WLs0AZSpcE3p414xvTh0LGtlycKh3pVNicB0Gajx6AafsLZn0vBqE1YzUBnx8poOPAJ5f4adCMU9tdHFtfLIGFmO4f1jCoqtHqp_BUpeEFmnXlD3yA9sZURlrMZ2ZJfxMazP/s1600-h/DSC07328.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136639861493494882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuqQh8q1f2WLs0AZSpcE3p414xvTh0LGtlycKh3pVNicB0Gajx6AafsLZn0vBqE1YzUBnx8poOPAJ5f4adCMU9tdHFtfLIGFmO4f1jCoqtHqp_BUpeEFmnXlD3yA9sZURlrMZ2ZJfxMazP/s400/DSC07328.jpg" border="0" /></a>Montgomery's <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Joe Martinez</span></strong>, 38, was the Triple finisher who won a free entry to the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">30th annual Huntsville Half Marathon</span></strong>, which will be held in October 2008 and produced by the Seven Hills Running Club. <div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUfz0I7pNdgaWq_TZrPa0SSCvmRE2YfTr53mkvqfKRCuoSN5JRckaUPdW2LWL8kswDpWmdvn6o_XzlaNNjq20PCdO9sK4mwJZ-dOL2QzP7_5jtKRmILKHa8D4alnL85rp6X-oB1_skyhIm/s1600-h/DSC07318.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136637366117495874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUfz0I7pNdgaWq_TZrPa0SSCvmRE2YfTr53mkvqfKRCuoSN5JRckaUPdW2LWL8kswDpWmdvn6o_XzlaNNjq20PCdO9sK4mwJZ-dOL2QzP7_5jtKRmILKHa8D4alnL85rp6X-oB1_skyhIm/s400/DSC07318.jpg" border="0" /></a>Pictured between organizers <strong>Bill Dwyer</strong> and <strong>Jon Walk</strong>, both of Spring, 42-year-old <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Patricia Gilbert</span></strong> was the Triple finisher who was the random drawing winner of the free entry to the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">1st annual Davy Crockett Bear Chase Marathon and Half Marathon</span></strong> on Saturday, April 12, 2008.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:85%;">(Photos courtesy of Debbie Tripp)</span></strong></div></div>WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-1616559800423420712007-11-24T22:05:00.000-08:002008-11-13T12:46:24.156-08:00The Triple ... is about Family (Part 2)<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5LHHhTYvMsXpPY5K2zIsm18ulrxgCxJyfX3bJhF2r8AMXlGdtoTBy0-yZscGcOA2GXGujipQOP3OpBeIfSw3ThPU_dCLUp0cufuYG8XnLsSnnBIkWnL-zvw3gL8oAGtNxMD7WdJfzAXan/s1600-h/DSC07320.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136635940188353586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5LHHhTYvMsXpPY5K2zIsm18ulrxgCxJyfX3bJhF2r8AMXlGdtoTBy0-yZscGcOA2GXGujipQOP3OpBeIfSw3ThPU_dCLUp0cufuYG8XnLsSnnBIkWnL-zvw3gL8oAGtNxMD7WdJfzAXan/s400/DSC07320.jpg" border="0" /></a>Montgomery County district attorney and Triple finisher <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Mike McDougal</span></strong> is pictured with local author, runner and triathlete <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Dana-Sue Crews</span></strong> and her two children, <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Morgan</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Dylan</span></strong>. McDougal was one of two random drawing winners of Dana-Sue's book, "Our Daddy's Cancer". She and her kids autographed the book for McDougal and The Woodlands Running Club treasurer <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Stephen Smith</span></strong>.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz5mBbW_3tn7m_Uzg0KPcF3szDWHsrRc5-MH4nq5XPX9GlPhOr68kFmZsyYqXLJfwxwjd7O0H_zNWQrv38PYaV9EhuKGYc-FiOoRo6pJIE3Q54-G6GtqEZaGVzjgd9ubSgEtjCWp1o6_Ib/s1600-h/DSC07347.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136631722530468882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz5mBbW_3tn7m_Uzg0KPcF3szDWHsrRc5-MH4nq5XPX9GlPhOr68kFmZsyYqXLJfwxwjd7O0H_zNWQrv38PYaV9EhuKGYc-FiOoRo6pJIE3Q54-G6GtqEZaGVzjgd9ubSgEtjCWp1o6_Ib/s400/DSC07347.jpg" border="0" /></a>The Woodlands' <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Karen Felicidario</span></strong>, 42, and her daughter, <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Emma</span></strong>, are all smiles after earning their custom awards.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:85%;">(Photos courtesy of Debbie Tripp)</span></strong></div></div>WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-71364522873630298512007-11-24T22:00:00.000-08:002008-11-13T12:46:24.408-08:00The Triple ... is about Family<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgJfGzMpqKFYKVCKVS36blCoc4oDZ9mBTly74LMNDIhtx7dOUXVVmDHnv98fOtPIE4oerp5HAd-ccM16VfhmX6zN2n7V8p3NvA2NKAsIKPU4Gshqq2ZWPPA9Bw3aAo27vJHVtMlcPGVa8C/s1600-h/DSC07332.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136629622291461122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgJfGzMpqKFYKVCKVS36blCoc4oDZ9mBTly74LMNDIhtx7dOUXVVmDHnv98fOtPIE4oerp5HAd-ccM16VfhmX6zN2n7V8p3NvA2NKAsIKPU4Gshqq2ZWPPA9Bw3aAo27vJHVtMlcPGVa8C/s400/DSC07332.jpg" border="0" /></a>The Woodlands' <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Paul Brundage</span></strong> is flanked by his sons, <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Alex</span></strong>, 13, and <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Kyle</span></strong>, 16, who all completed the Triple this past weekend. The boys' grandparents were out to watch them all race on Saturday.</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_gyvSN7hFEF9dQXX5Sb1p5K4t60_90JZntwjIWUXBOQwOBCNZeG3oRt64fIP3ozUasPS-m6v_RZnRfFJMNjdF0IcL12BqMkyQFn_7NM94O69VIxjVuJ-bi2lnNztSSLxdkmu2rpGKZJDE/s1600-h/DSC07315.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136629476262573042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_gyvSN7hFEF9dQXX5Sb1p5K4t60_90JZntwjIWUXBOQwOBCNZeG3oRt64fIP3ozUasPS-m6v_RZnRfFJMNjdF0IcL12BqMkyQFn_7NM94O69VIxjVuJ-bi2lnNztSSLxdkmu2rpGKZJDE/s400/DSC07315.jpg" border="0" /></a> Father-and-son <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Jacob</span></strong>, 45, and <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Joseph Mazone</span></strong>, 16, went second and first in Saturday's Run The Woodlands 5K. Jacob, who with Oak Ridge High School track and cross country coach <strong>Dennis Muehlstein</strong> coordinates events for the Oak Ridge Track Club, went second three times this weekend while Joseph grabbed two third-place finishes and the first place win.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>(Photos courtesy of Debbie Tripp)</strong></span></div>WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-53400948806991219922007-11-24T21:55:00.000-08:002008-11-13T12:46:24.674-08:00The Triple ... is about Picking Pine Cones<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdv0OL6_l0llSSqFS1Y9Gp9a9qCT0zCOUTu-ngcVgv6h-8mP4oxn-Ct6q1d2zejJSZ80bSXOA91niJKbB8YouQG7nOnyO9_i9qnSWO652xAaJI_y2L4z3HD4MqgfmrKT_N5P9wyzRZvAOb/s1600-h/PB240231.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136642683287008402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdv0OL6_l0llSSqFS1Y9Gp9a9qCT0zCOUTu-ngcVgv6h-8mP4oxn-Ct6q1d2zejJSZ80bSXOA91niJKbB8YouQG7nOnyO9_i9qnSWO652xAaJI_y2L4z3HD4MqgfmrKT_N5P9wyzRZvAOb/s400/PB240231.JPG" border="0" /></a> Seven Hills Running Club secretary <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Katy Lampson</span></strong>, 32, looks over the selection of pine cones - a day after the start of Christmas shopping - asking herself, "Which are the prettiest pine cones of them all?"</div><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0HqqtozorYbX5ah9BzrE_1vX3xgjc_0Tpbp81Ndo7jaQv8Kw1Iucf5_lkDHZ2mZyErkhlFKtGZtG5S6Od7zlw57TlADKWoEybdb56aQsoKNtoPn6UpI8jAVAVeEdrZ4wnS-yEYVyVG6O4/s1600-h/PB240229.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136642550143022210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0HqqtozorYbX5ah9BzrE_1vX3xgjc_0Tpbp81Ndo7jaQv8Kw1Iucf5_lkDHZ2mZyErkhlFKtGZtG5S6Od7zlw57TlADKWoEybdb56aQsoKNtoPn6UpI8jAVAVeEdrZ4wnS-yEYVyVG6O4/s400/PB240229.JPG" border="0" /></a> Run The Woodlands 5K women's winner <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Jennifer Johns</span></strong>, 37, is the 10th overall Triple finisher to choose her award from the prize table.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:85%;">(Photos courtesy of Bill Dwyer)</span></strong></div></div>WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-4921081201778515122007-11-23T23:59:00.000-08:002008-11-13T12:46:24.956-08:00Montgomery Co. Triple Award AssemblyWith a little over 40 runners and volunteers participating in both the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">18th annual GE Run Thru The Woods</span></strong> and the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">3rd annual City of Conroe Turkey Trot 5K</span></strong> the past two days, MC3 organizers were pressed into award production mode Friday afternoon for all of Saturday's potential finishers.<br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136203132038968210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXBhU64SUXFGJPd_Bm3AYg6Tq6uiRmU7D2QOLY6ujzT9JesSrg_BYVks5JHJ1HBgaCsvzXf_BRvYWDtu0lkqxL6XB24uuwFKpt4xG4f-PJ503QcENMs3kyiVA4tCsHh_dX34FuI5gdHyjw/s400/PB230171.JPG" border="0" /><strong>A long string of small 2 x 4's are ready for the next step in the production.</strong></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136203656024978338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr1Ne1Y0Z8Mu48SMcRbaKVD5Rjbnj2pqg6c1Tak-ojlqdPmQuDGlIK8NvhOi932VvKoDNOaIWy3iYEIuMNCFue6-kyxGx7KSvaGmG9XnuDrLxjxi_hp1hSlFgZrbJ4f7hYvkCaFceE47D8/s400/PB230189.JPG" border="0" /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Karen Felicidario</span> and her daughter, <span style="color:#ff0000;">Emma</span>, work together to attach pine cones to the 2 x 4's.</strong> (Karen completed both runs on Thursday and Friday while Emma did 1-mile runs at each event as well.)</p>WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-32133486528351046052007-11-23T20:11:00.000-08:002007-11-23T18:10:28.463-08:0040 Still in Running After Two Fall '07 EventsThe forty (40) participants still in the running for the Fall 2007 version of the <strong><span style="color:#000099;">Montgomery County Triple</span></strong> are as follows:<br /><br /><strong>Girls (3-Mile Teen Race/5K)</strong><br />Taryn Driver, 12<br /><br /><strong>Boys (3-Mile Teen Race/5K)</strong><br />Joseph Mazone, 15<br />Alex Brundage, 13<br /><br /><strong>Ladies (5-Mile/5K)</strong><br />Jennifer Johns, 37<br />Tricia Driver, 17<br />Kimberly Driver, 41<br />Sara Lange, 24<br />Katy Lampson, 32<br />Heather Pigg, 34<br />Karen Felicidario, 42<br />Liz Berry, 47<br />Missie Martinez, 33<br />Robin Bennett, 36<br />Shirley Golden, 36<br />Cherish Adams, 38<br />Debbie Tripp, 51<br />Patricia Gilbert, 42<br />Jennifer Molinar, 37<br />Julie Peters, 49<br />Kim Rawls, 47<br />Misty Graham-Baugh, 31<br />Leslie Alli, 36<br />Corina Privett, 35<br />Mary Yut, 38<br /><br /><strong>Men (5-Mile/5K)</strong><br />Jacob Mazone, 45<br />Kyle Brundage, 16<br />Stephen Smith, 55<br />Joe Martinez, 38<br />Tavis Schlicker, 29<br />Paul Brundage, 44<br />Richard Cooper, 43<br />Dave Smart, 47<br />Aric Arnsworth, 32<br />James Dristas, 28<br />Mike Mendeck, 60<br />Brian Greeney, 36<br />Ron Longtin, 61<br />Jon Walk, 40<br />Ken Johnson, 66<br />Bill Dwyer, 50WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-28138623491357454942007-11-23T19:26:00.000-08:002007-11-23T17:40:55.613-08:00MC2: City of Conroe Turkey Trot 5K<div align="left">Seventy-four (74) runners finished the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">3rd annual City of Conroe Turkey Trot 5K</span></strong> on a cool, cloudy Friday morning at Carl Barton, Jr. Park.<br /><br />Conroe's <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Jason Garcia</span></strong>, 16, outleaned Spring's <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Jacob Mazone</span></strong>, 45, to the finish line for the win as the pair covered the 5-kilometer mixed terrain course in <strong><span style="color:#000099;">17 minutes and 30 seconds</span></strong>.<br /><br />With the second place overall finish, Mazone was still the leading masters finisher. Mazone led 55-year-old <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Stephen Smith</span></strong> and 44-year-old <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Paul Brundage</span></strong>, both who reside in The Woodlands, in the masters division. Smith stopped the clock in 22:01 while Brundage punched in with a time of 23:13.4.<br /><br />Mazone's 15-year-old son, <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Joseph</span></strong>, who was third the day before in the boys' teen race at the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">18th annual Run Thru The Woods</span></strong>, was third overall just 31 seconds behind his father with a new personal record (PR) of <strong><span style="color:#000099;">18:01.2</span></strong>.<br /><br />Conroe Triathletes' <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Meredith Bryarly</span></strong>, 28, of Conroe, was the first female finisher across the line in <strong><span style="color:#000099;">24:34</span></strong>.<br /><br />She was followed across the finish line by 38-year-old <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Jennifer Johns</span></strong> and 19-year-old <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Shelby Fives</span></strong> in <strong><span style="color:#000099;">24:50.6</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color:#000099;">25:11.1</span></strong>, respectively.<br /><br />Winning the women's masters race was Montgomery's <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Ruth Fields</span></strong>, 48, who easily defeated fellow Montgomery native <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Kim Driver</span></strong>, 41, and The Woodlands' <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Cathy Steele</span></strong>, 43, with a time of <strong><span style="color:#000099;">27:23.8</span></strong>. </div>WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-56154897396988417122007-11-23T19:20:00.000-08:002008-11-13T12:46:25.378-08:00City of Conroe Turkey Trot 5K Pictures<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_v7E44m6TGkMXzCMpB7FwaK_M87MTCo_yNnmX4abjjP-EkBDNuF7grFD2KlTe2PjKGNOo9ZoiZeM2yfWeEhOIUBt67lBdDVnxhQ2pRP_eMxcbj2bG5BZZFWRmKFLcsD7IiH9sQeO2Hvoe/s1600-h/PB230165.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136216351948305378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_v7E44m6TGkMXzCMpB7FwaK_M87MTCo_yNnmX4abjjP-EkBDNuF7grFD2KlTe2PjKGNOo9ZoiZeM2yfWeEhOIUBt67lBdDVnxhQ2pRP_eMxcbj2bG5BZZFWRmKFLcsD7IiH9sQeO2Hvoe/s400/PB230165.JPG" border="0" /></a><strong>City of Conroe Special Events Coordinator and Turkey Trot 5K race director Christine O'Hagan and Luke's Locker's Mike Lucas after the race.</strong></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4SYqH0WEZlnMpl7lj3uVWOdGp7JqfA98tqDIW4rCfyCDBOoH2qwWKKu8lonT1Ev2fuA1fbwBseOrDw9Z4AuAoCOLC46Zpti2CARRmbwAYuu2f-t77eTHZAt_HqJVNU3FWTN39SvadxBwO/s1600-h/PB230155.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136216240279155666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4SYqH0WEZlnMpl7lj3uVWOdGp7JqfA98tqDIW4rCfyCDBOoH2qwWKKu8lonT1Ev2fuA1fbwBseOrDw9Z4AuAoCOLC46Zpti2CARRmbwAYuu2f-t77eTHZAt_HqJVNU3FWTN39SvadxBwO/s400/PB230155.JPG" border="0" /></a><strong> Conroe Courier running columnist Jon Walk talks about the Montgomery County Triple.</strong></div>WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-35302686179479150822007-11-21T23:59:00.001-08:002007-11-12T20:27:36.201-08:00Free Bear Chase Entry Up For GrabsLooking for a free marathon or half marathon entry?<br /><br />(No, sorry, we can't help you with the Chevron Houston Marathon or the Aramco Half Marathon.)<br /><br />Finish all three events of the <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">Montgomery County Triple</span></strong>, though, and you’ll be eligible for a drawing after Saturday’s Run The Woodlands 5K that will include a free marathon or half marathon entry to the <a href="http://www.50statesmarathonclub.com/bear.html"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">1st annual Davy Crockett Bear Chase</span></strong></a> – Texas’ 14th marathon -- to be held in Groveton on Saturday, April 12, 2008.<br /><br />Special thanks to <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Cindy Jones</span></strong> and <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Paul Snyder</span></strong>, race committee members with the <a href="http://www.trinitycountychamber.org/"><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">Trinity County Chamber of Commerce</span></strong></a>, for providing the free entry to their inaugural event.<br /><br />In conjunction with the Spring 2008 version of the Montgomery County Triple in May, <a href="http://www.7hills.us/"><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">Seven Hills Running Club</span></strong></a> vice president <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Ken Johnson</span></strong> will offer a free entry to the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">30th annual Huntsville Half Marathon</span></strong>, held annually in October.<br /><br />We certainly appreciate their willingness to give you -- runners completing the Montgomery County Triple -- an incentive to travel to Trinity and Walker Counties for their events.<br /><br />Online registration continues to be open for the first two events of the Fall 2007 Montgomery County Triple – the <a href="http://www.southcounty-ymca.org/"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">18th annual GE Run Thru The Woods 5-Miler</span></strong></a> on Thanksgiving Day and the <a href="http://www.cityofconroe.org/"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">3rd annual City of Conroe Turkey Trot 5K</span></strong></a> on Friday, November 23.<br /><br />Run Thru The Woods is $20 through November 20 and the Turkey Trot 5K is $18 through November 21.<br /><br />The third and final event in the Triple is the bi-monthly <a href="http://www.runningintheusa.com/rtw/"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Run The Woodlands 5K</span></strong></a> on Saturday, November 24 where the entry – all on race day – is just $1.WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-4877886430931319042007-11-21T23:59:00.000-08:002007-11-07T20:02:12.469-08:00Let Us Hear From You!The voice beckons you, "Do The Triple!"<br /><br />Seriously, do you really, really have to go Christmas shopping on the day after Thanksgiving? (Ladies, don't answer that!)<br /><br />Besides, after the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">18th annual Run Thru The Woods 5-Miler</span></strong> on Thanksgiving morning, the distances get shorter.<br /><br />Leave us a comment to let us know that you plan on supporting three of Montgomery County's annual running events (and we can let our own elf get to work on your custom award!)WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-46148153664629988162007-11-19T21:50:00.000-08:002007-11-19T19:49:31.022-08:00Before the Montgomery County TripleFive of the last seven years - excluding 2002 and 2003 - the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">GE Run Thru The Woods 5-Miler</span></strong> and <a href="http://www.runningintheusa.com/rtw/"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Run The Woodlands 5K</span></strong></a> have fallen on the same weekend.<br /><br />Prior to last year's explosion of 39 runners that ran both races, just 41 other runners had done <strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">"The Woodlands 2-fer Turkey Day"</span></strong>.<br /><br />Here's a complete list of runners who have run both races on the same weekend:<br /><br />Ale Cretul, F, Ocala, Fla. - 2006<br />Alex Brundage, M, The Woodlands - 2006<br />Andrew Perry, M, Conroe - 2004, 2006<br />Ann Leoni, F, The Woodlands - 2006<br /><br />Barbara Burnett, F, Spring - 2001<br />Barbara Valdes, F, The Woodlands - 2006<br />Bob Bailie, M, The Woodlands - 2005<br />Brad Carlson, M, Spring - 2001<br />Brian Cretul, M, Ocala, Fla. - 2006<br /><br />Carlos Ortegon, M, The Woodlands - 2006<br />Chris Gause, F, Spring - 2005<br /><br />Dana Swenson, M, The Woodlands - 2000<br />Daniela Quest, F, Spring - 2006<br />David Kinney, M, The Woodlands - 2006<br />David Smart, M, The Woodlands - 2005<br />David Stipp, M, The Woodlands - 2000<br /><strong>Debbie Tripp</strong>, F, The Woodlands - 2004, 2005, 2006<br /><br />Ed Springer, M, The Woodlands - 2000, 2001<br />Eric Vibrock, M, The Woodlands - 2006<br />Erin Miller, F, The Woodlands - 2006<br /><br />Gary Van Kuiken, M, The Woodlands - 2006<br /><br />Holden Choi, M, The Woodlands - 2006<br /><br />Ian Heller, M, The Woodlands - 2000<br /><br />Jacob Mazone, M, Spring - 2006<br /><strong>Jeff Westergren</strong>, M, The Woodlands - 2000, 2005, 2006<br />Jeffrey Scott Sexton, M, Conroe - 2006<br />Jim Braden, M, The Woodlands - 2005, 2006<br />John Sullivan, M, The Woodlands - 2001<br />Jon Walk, M, Spring - 2005, 2006<br />Joseph Mazone, M, Spring - 2006<br /><br />Karen Felicidario, F, The Woodlands - 2006<br />Kati Miller, F, The Woodlands - 2006<br />Kristen Gohlke, F, The Woodlands - 2000<br />Kyle Brundage, M, The Woodlands - 2006<br /><br />Leon Rieger, M, The Woodlands - 2005<br />Lisa Nelligan, F, The Woodlands - 2001<br />Lou Wilson, M, The Woodlands - 2006<br /><br />Melissa Poole, F, Conroe - 2000<br />Michael McNear, M, Spring - 2006<br />Michael Reade, M, Spring - 2000<br />Mike Althoff, M, The Woodlands - 2001<br />Mike Mendeck, M, Conroe - 2005, 2006<br /><br />Nancy Copus, F, The Woodlands - 2000<br />Nora Wilson, F, The Woodlands - 2005<br /><br />Paul "Skip" Moschell, M, The Woodlands - 2006<br />Paul Brundage, M, The Woodlands - 2006<br /><br />Richard Tabatt, M, The Woodlands - 2000<br />Rick Cook, M, The Woodlands - 2005, 2006<br />Robert MacLeod, M, The Woodlands - 2005, 2006<br />Russell Henderson, M, Houston - 2000<br />Ryan Albright, M, The Woodlands - 2006<br /><br />Stephanie Nisbitt, F, Round Rock - 2006<br /><strong>Stephen Smith</strong>, M, The Woodlands - 2001, 2004, 2006<br />Susan Watkins, F, The Woodlands - 2000<br /><br />Tim Foland, M, Spring - 2006<br /><strong>Tim Vibrock</strong>, M, The Woodlands - 2000, 2004, 2006<br />Tom Hippe, M, The Woodlands - 2005, 2006<br /><strong>Tom Pinney</strong>, M, The Woodlands - 2004, 2005, 2006<br />Troy Quest, M, Spring - 2006<br /><br />Vincent Attanucci, M, The Woodlands - 2004, 2006<br /><br />William Thompson, M, Conroe - 2004<br /><br />Two youngsters - <strong>Bobby Stipp</strong>, 11, of The Woodlands, in 2000, and <strong>Waverly Walk</strong>, 10, of Spring, in 2005 - did the 1-Mile Kids race and Run The Woodlands 5K two days later.<br /><br />The fastest 10 combined men's times for the 8.1 miles are as follows:<br /><br />46:36 - Andrew Perry, 17, Conroe, 2004<br />49:16 - Andrew Perry, 19, Conroe, 2006<br />50:28 - Michael Reade, 18, Spring, 2000<br />50:48 - Jacob Mazone, 44, Spring, 2006<br />52:07 - John Sullivan, 41, The Woodlands, 2001<br />52:39 - Russell Henderson, 43, Houston, 2000<br />52:59 - Joseph Mazone, 14, Spring, 2006<br />53:02 - Ian Heller, 16, The Woodlands, 2000<br />53:16 - Stephen Smith, 49, The Woodlands, 2001<br />54:23 - Stephen Smith, 52, The Woodlands, 2004<br /><br />The fastest 10 combined women's times for the 8.1 miles are as follows:<br /><br />1:00:35 - Susan Watkins, 46, The Woodlands, 2000<br />1:02:16 - Nora Wilson, 49, The Woodlands, 2005<br />1:04:34 - Ann Leoni, 45, The Woodlands, 2006<br />1:06:22 - Kati Miller, 13, The Woodlands, 2006<br />1:11:17 - Ale Cretul, 30, Ocala, Fla., 2006<br />1:13:58 - Lisa Nelligan, 36, The Woodlands, 2001<br />1:16:42 - Debbie Tripp, 48, The Woodlands, 2004<br />1:18:36 - Debbie Tripp, 49, The Woodlands, 2005<br />1:18:39 - Nancy Copus, 45, The Woodlands, 2000<br />1:20:51 - Karen Felicidario, 41, The Woodlands, 2006<br /><br />The youngest was 12-year-old <strong>Alex Brundage</strong> of The Woodlands last year and the oldest was also in 2006 when <strong>Jim Braden</strong> did both events at the age of 71. <strong>Kati Miller</strong>, 13, of The Woodlands and <strong>Chris Gause</strong>, 63, of Spring, were the youngest and oldest women to do so in 2006 and 2005, respectively.WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-90414187122640740782007-11-06T13:21:00.000-08:002007-11-06T11:21:05.701-08:001999 BetzDearborn Run Thru The Woods Winners<p><strong>Overall</strong><br /><strong>Men's</strong> - Justin Chaston, Houston, 23:53<br /><strong>Women's</strong> - Desiree Owen, Kingwood, 28:40<br /><strong>Men's Masters</strong> - David Washburn, Houston, 26:19<br /><strong>Women's Masters</strong> - Sandy Straup, Spring, 33:32<br /><br /><strong>2nd Place</strong><br /><strong>Men's</strong> - Michael Olague, Houston, 25:38<br /><strong>Women's</strong> - Nicole Wilkerson, Bryan, 28:51<br /><strong>Men's Masters</strong> - Bernie Weber, Houston, 26:43<br /><strong>Women's Masters</strong> - Barbara Rowe, 34:25<br /><br /><strong>3rd Place</strong><br /><strong>Men's</strong> - Luis Menros, 26:28<br /><strong>Women's</strong> - Sheila Carmody, The Woodlands, 30:45<br /><strong>Men's Masters</strong> - Richard Fredrich, Katy, 27:12<br /><strong>Women's Masters</strong> - Nancy Prejean, Deer Park, 34:51<br /><br /><strong>Women</strong><br /><strong>13-Under</strong> - Mariana Guerrero, The Woodlands, 35:60<br /><strong>14-19</strong> - Christa Hargus, The Woodlands, 35:49<br /><strong>20-24</strong> - Nicole Rugg, The Woodlands, 39:47<br /><strong>25-29</strong> - Jennifer Thomas, The Woodlands, 34:05<br /><strong>30-34</strong> - Ann Smith, Houston, 31:18<br /><strong>35-39</strong> - Sherrie Keim, Dodge, 30:59<br /><strong>40-44</strong> - Mary Rodrigs, The Woodlands, 35:11<br /><strong>45-49</strong> - Susan Watkins, The Woodlands, 37:07<br /><strong>50-54</strong> - Frances McDougal, Conroe, 39:49<br /><strong>55-59</strong> - Donna Offutt, Montgomery, 42:54<br /><strong>65+</strong> - Patricia Burschinger, The Woodlands, 55:13<br /><br /><strong>Men</strong><br /><strong>13-Under</strong> - Lucas Mena-Hernandez, The Woodlands, 31:06<br /><strong>14-19</strong> - Daniel Liszewski, The Woodlands, 27:42<br /><strong>20-24</strong> - Mark Plesko, 28:46<br /><strong>25-29</strong> - Joshua Urban, The Woodlands, 27:59<br /><strong>30-34</strong> - Stephen Vreeke, 30:10<br /><strong>35-39</strong> - Tommy Travis, The Woodlands, 27:29<br /><strong>40-44</strong> - John Zuilhoff, 27:17<br /><strong>45-49</strong> - Miguel Lopez, Houston, 29:10<br /><strong>50-54</strong> - Rudolph Rendon, Spring, 33:16<br /><strong>55-59</strong> - Carey Loyd, 32:17<br /><strong>60-64</strong> - Roy Dwyer, San Antonio, 34:27<br /><strong>65+</strong> - Pete Alberts, Houston, 40:55<br /><br /><strong>Kids 1-Mile<br /><br />Overall<br />Boys</strong> - Ben Schulz, 12, The Woodlands, 5:47<br /><strong>Girls</strong> - Emily Cleveland, 12, The Woodlands, 6:32<br /><br /><strong>2nd Place</strong><br /><strong>Boys</strong> - Michael Pettitt, 12, The Woodlands, 6:19<br /><strong>Girls</strong> - Jamie Sammis, 12, The Woodlands, 6:35<br /><br /><strong>3rd Place<br />Boys</strong> - Brent Almand, 12, The Woodlands, 6:20<br /><strong>Girls</strong> - Madison Schnur, 10, The Woodlands, 6:45<br /><br /><strong>Girls<br />8-Under</strong> - Bree Schrader, 6, Spring, 7:51<br /><strong>9-12</strong> - Katharine Heg, 11, The Woodlands, 6:49<br /><br /><strong>Boys</strong><br /><strong>8-Under</strong> - Jonathan Walthall, 7, Conroe, 7:36<br /><strong>9-12</strong> - Greg Van Winkel, 12, The Woodlands, 6:24<br /><br /><em>(Source: CoolRunning.com)</em></p>WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-15514782744334818292007-11-06T00:45:00.000-08:002007-11-05T22:45:16.897-08:001995 Gobbler 5-Miler Winners<strong>Men's</strong> - Jeff Wells, 25:20<br /><strong>Women's</strong> - Patricia Russell, 29:11<br /><strong>Men's Masters</strong> - Joel Barr, 28:31<br /><strong>Women's Masters</strong> - Patty Leary, 32:20<br /><br /><strong>Boys 2K</strong> - Martin Chase, 9:03<br /><strong>Girls 2K</strong> - Lauren Middleton, 10:04<br /><br />The following year, the Gobbler 5-Miler became Run Thru The Woods when BetzDearborn became the title sponsor.<br /><br /><em>(Source: Chron.com Archives)</em>WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-13564439500420911832007-11-04T02:00:00.000-08:002007-11-03T23:42:15.499-07:002007 Spring Finishers<strong>Randy Bradley, The Woodlands<br />Kim Driver, Montgomery<br />Lori Eubanks, The Woodlands<br />Cody Ferguson, Montgomery<br />Corinne Laird, The Woodlands<br />Jacob Mazone, Spring<br />Mike Mendeck, Conroe<br />Susan Meyer, The Woodlands<br />Anne Pattengale, The Woodlands<br />Stephen Smith, The Woodlands<br />Paula Stiles, The Woodlands<br />Debbie Tripp, The Woodlands<br />Heather Tromanhauser, The Woodlands</strong><br /><br />These 13 individuals completed the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">YMCA Trail Run 5K</span></strong> in Conroe, the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">David's Dream Run 5K</span></strong> on Market Street in The Woodlands and the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">Run The Woodlands 5K</span></strong> at Barbara Bush Elementary.<br /><br />Thirty-one (31) runners had completed the first two races.<br /><br /><strong>Debbie Tripp</strong> was the only runner of the 13 listed above to do the "Quad" as she ran Run The Woodlands 5K on Saturday morning, May 12 - just an hour before the start of the Trail Run 5K in Conroe.WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-25032936764188506532007-11-04T01:30:00.000-07:002007-11-03T23:28:38.350-07:002006 Fall Finishers<strong>Rick Cook, The Woodlands<br />Bill Dwyer, Spring<br />Andrew Perry, Conroe<br />Scott Sexton, Conroe<br />Jon Walk, Spring </strong><br /><br />Sexton, Cook and Walk earned the Triple by running all three of the events. Perry ran the middle two -- the Run Thru The Woods 5M and the Run The Woodlands 5K #166 -- and was the RD with his cousin, Scott Perry, and City of Conroe Parks and Recreation Department's Michael Cantu.<br /><br />Dwyer did Run Thru The Woods on Thursday and went the first mile of the City of Conroe Turkey Trot 5K before having his charley horses keep him from going much further. However, he ended up volunteering for the latter two events to also earn the Triple award.WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459437612857085990.post-15269391682713735482007-11-04T01:10:00.000-07:002007-11-03T23:15:45.357-07:00Origin of the Montgomery County TripleThe <strong>Montgomery County Triple</strong> comes to you as a result of the creativity of The Woodlands ultrarunner <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Rick Cook</span></strong>, who recently completed his first 100-Miler this October at the <a href="http://www.runarkansas.com/AT100.htm"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">Arkansas Traveller 100</span></strong></a>.<br /><br />It was created during the Thanksgiving Day Weekend of 2006 and it requires an individual to run or work the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">Run Thru The Woods 5-Miler</span></strong> (in its 18th year in 2007), the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">City of Conroe Turkey Trot 5K</span></strong> (in its 3rd year) and the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">Run The Woodlands 5K</span></strong>.<br /><br />It was created in the same spirit of the Texas Trilogy Award that is given by Bandera and Rock Raccoon 50/100-Mile race director <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Joe Prusaitis</span></strong> to the finishers of the Sunmart 50-Miler, Bandera 100K and the Rocky Raccoon 100-Miler.<br /><br />Rick's design for the award takes into account three things:<br /><br />+ We live in or on the outskirts of the piney woods of east Texas. (The pine cone)<br />+ The official mascot of The Woodlands is <a href="http://www.town-center.com/news/march142005.cfm"><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">Puffy, the Pine Cone</span></strong></a>.<br />+ Conroe got started in 1881 with the <a href="http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/CC/hec3.html"><strong>establishment of a sawmill</strong></a>. (The use of 2x4's)<br /><br />A spring version of the award was inaugurated in May 2007 to encourage runners to race the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">YMCA Trail Run 5K</span></strong> in Conroe, the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">David's Dream Run 5K</span></strong> in The Woodlands and <strong><span style="color:#009900;">Run The Woodlands 5K</span></strong> on three (3) consecutive weekends.<br /><br />Why do we go to the trouble? To support road racing in Montgomery County!WalkSports.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586841012796763377noreply@blogger.com0