8/25/2024

Kylie Rose’s Run 5K

Copley, Ohio

Veronica Neubert

Finish Time:  25:44

Overall Place:  21st Place / 128

Division Place:  3rd Place Overall Female

Nancy Wardell

Finish Time:  31:46

Overall Place:  56th Place / 128

Division Place:  7th Place / 25

Brittany Kiehl

Finish Time:  42:45

Overall Place:  97th Place / 128

Division Place:  5th Place / 14

Russ Neubert was on location providing course support and taking pictures of Team ER members competing.

Race Recap By Veronica Neubert:

It was a very hot afternoon, but a race for a good cause! It was good to see friends, family and even some student athletes! As a coach, I want to be a good example, it was a difficult run but I was able to finish 3rd female overall.

Race Recap By Nancy Wardell:

I ran the Kyle Rose 5k in Copley, Ohio this afternoon! It was great seeing some other awesome teammates from Team-ER and Mickey Rzymek! Thank you Veronica Neubert for getting the pictures! I placed 7th in my age group with a finishing time of 31:46 and pace of 10:14. I love this course and the meaning behind this run! I wish it was a little cooler, but the after activities are really great too which makes up for it. Definitely a great family race if you have little ones and you are always well taken care of with multiple water stations, bags of ice if needed at the end, and pizza and chips to help cheer you up too!

Race Recap By Brittany Kiehl:

Kylie Rose’s Run is local race that supports a great cause. It is family friendly. They had fun activities on the field for the kids. The course was in the nearby neighborhood with a finish on the track and field in the stadium. The shirts each year are always fun colors. It has a late afternoon start time so it can be hot weather to race in.

8/25/2024

Miamisburg Triathlon

Miamisburg, Ohio

2.5 Mile Kayak, 5K Run, And 10 Mile Bike

Scott Orlando

Finish Time:  1:18:04

Overall Place:  2nd Place / 37

Race Recap By Scott Orlando:

Today I competed in the Miamisburg Triathlon. I took a spill on my bike training a few weeks ago injuring my shoulder so my race preparation wasn’t where I would like. I wasn’t even sure if I would be able to paddle.

I had a rough start in the kayak as a novice kayaker immediately went sideways repeatedly ramming and almost dumping me. Luckily I was paddling my Stellar Kayaks S18S EXP Multisport with a carbon fiber / Kevlar hull that could withstand the impacts from the other kayak.

Once I cleared the danger I got after it settling in right behind the leader. Not knowing how my shoulder would hold up I paddled very conservatively. I made it to the run transition in 2nd place seconds behind the leader. My run was also a little conservative as I was feeling some pain in my collarbone. I probably could have increased my pace but again stayed just behind the leader. The leader had a fast bike transition and was gone. I pushed hard on the bike always having him in site but too far ahead to catch. For the 3rd year in a row Mark Cowley finished 1st overall and I finished 2nd overall. It was very much a two man race with the winner and I beating the rest of the field by almost 10 minutes.

Comparing my race data from last year to this year I was slower in the kayak I’m sure due to getting hung up at the start and my injured shoulder. My run time was essentially the same as last year and my bike time was faster this year. My finish time was 1:18:04 which was 13 seconds slower than last year. Overall other than my poor kayak start I had a clean good race.

This is a great race for beginners looking to get into multi sport racing as the course is fast and very flat.  The race was originally offered as a tandem canoe race with solo divisions being introduced a few years ago.  Most participants still compete as tandem canoe teams.  This year 53 tandem teams competed.  All participants received nice t-shirts, finisher medals, and plenty of snacks post race.   Overall and division awards are not offered.  Seeing that this s a race I would like to see them present awards.

Thank you to Speedy Feet, Miamisburg Parks and Recreation, all of the sponsors, and volunteers for putting on a great race!

8/24/2024

Cleveland Fundo

Cleveland, Ohio

Charity Bike Ride

Rick Wise

Ride Recap By Rick Wise:

I was proud to represent Team ER at the Bike Cleveland Fundo fundraising ride on Saturday. Bike Cleveland is an awesome organization that advocates for safer cycling in the Cleveland area including working for more bike lanes and trails. I heard there were over 1300 riders!

8/17/2024

RoadRokr 5K

Akron, Ohio

Mike Williams

Finish Time:  27:31

Overall Place:  124th Placed / 437

Division Place:  7th Place / 11

Renee Buckus

Finish Time:  34:51

Overall Place:  257th Place / 437

Division Place:  12th Place / 25

Brittany Kiehl

Finish Time:  38:50

Overall Place:  326th Place / 437

Division Place:  18th Place / 25

Race Recap By Brittany Kiehl:

RoadRokr 5K was a fun, energetic race benefiting the Miller South Instrumental Music Department. It was a hilly course through the neighborhoods in Highland Square. I loved the medal and shirts!

8/16/2024

Down And Dirty 5 Miler

Peninsula, Ohio

Josh Keane:

Finish Time:  46:57

Overall Place:  36th Place / 137

Division Place:  7th Place / 13

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  56:57

Overall Place:  80th Place / 137

Division Place:  2nd Place / 6

Volunteer

Brittany Kiehl volunteered for packet pick up duties.

Race Recap By Josh Keane:

The Down & Dirty 5 Miler did not disappoint. I had a blast running with Lisa Keane! The humidity made it even a little tougher, and there is one really long hill that challenges you, but a wonderful distance and trail. Great seeing Brittany Kiehl out there volunteering too! We will definitely be looking at this one again next year.

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

8/11/2024

NOMBS And Summit Freewheelers At Hampton Hills Mountain Bike Race

Akron, Ohio

Rick Wise

Men’s Cat-3 Novice 50+

Finish Time:  41:13

Overall Place 1st Place / 5

Race Recap By Rick Wise:

NOMBS and Summit Freewheelers in conjunction with Summit Metroparks put on a great inaugural MTB race yesterday at Hampton Hills. I was pleased with my effort and glad to grab the win even though not all the normal contenders could make the rescheduled rain date. It was a gorgeous day for racing.

8/10/2024

Goodyear Half Marathon And 10K

Akron, Ohio

Half Marathon

Christine Churpek

Finish Time: 1:48:11

Overall Place: 160th Place / 798

Division Place: 5th Place / 40

Josh Keane

Finish Time: 2:03:03

Overall Place:  364th Place / 798

Division Place:  27th Place / 39

Renee Buckus

Finish Time: 2:16:40

Overall Place:

Division Place:

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  2:25::09

Overall Place:  628th Place / 798

Division Place:

Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford

Finish Time:

Overall Place:

Division Place:

10K

Kristi Quesenberry Gunyula

Finish Time:  44:17

Overall Place:  44th Place / 1168

Division Place:  2nd Place / 3

George McFall

Finish Time:  44:23

Overall Place:  46th Place / 1168

Division Place:  2nd Place / 39

Veronica Neubert

Finish Time: 50:03

Overall Place:  126th Place / 1168

Division Place:  5th Place / 111

Asad Khan

Finish Time:  53:14

Overall Place:  191st Place / 1168

Division Place:  11th Place / 39

Steve Zenar

Finish Time:  54:12

Overall Place:  216th Place / 1168

Division Place: 20th Place / 54

Mike Williams

Finish Time:  54:53

Overall Place:  231st Place / 1168

Division Place:  15th Place / 39

Terri Bednar

Finish Time: 1:00:00

Overall Place:  411th Place / 1168

Division Place:  14th Place / 72

Stephanie Orwick

Finish Time:  1:18:26

Overall Place:  913th Place / 1168

Division Place:  82nd Place / 108

Stephanie also volunteered with packet pick up the night before the race.

Brittany Kiehl

Finish Time:  1:21:42

Overall Place:  961st Place / 1168

Division Place:  80th Place / 98

Race Recap By Josh Keane:

What a great way to start my Saturday! Fantastic race today with Team ER at the Goodyear 1/2 Marathon. The weather was perfect and the course was challenging but fun. My focus is on training for the Canal Corridor 100 in October and this 1/2 marathon fit well in the training schedule. We had so much fun and the after party was outstanding with great food, drinks, and entertainment.

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

Not my best half but also not my worst. This is the longest run since my surgery and it actually went better than I expected.
Super organized with tons of volunteer support & police presence. I very much enjoyed the course with plenty of spectator access points & Goodyear landmarks including the blimp itself flying overhead! Great swag & after party with live music, food, adult beverages, & ice cream!
Congrats Team ER! Love seeing all those smiling faces out there today!

Race Recap By Steve Zenar:

I had an awesome time at the Goodyear Half Marathon & 10K this morning, achieving a new 10K PR, which was my main goal. Perfect weather and great to see everyone and share motivational cheers along the course.

Race Recap By George McFall:

Running around the Goodyear test track to start the Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k never gets old. It really energizes you ! One takes that energy with them as they hit the streets and it carries them to and across the finish line in front of Goodyear HQ. This is the 10th year for this race and I believe I have done all 10. I have done both the half marathon and 10k. Today I did the 10k. I wasn’t sure if I was even going to race due to an issue that popped up during a training run on Wednesday. Rest and at home rehab helped me toe the line this morning. I still ran cautiously at the start and then opened up a little more on the last 2 miles. Sub 7 on mile 6. I placed 2nd in my age group and 46th overall. My chip time was 44:23, pace 7:09. This race is top notch! I love that they call the names of the runners as they approach the finish line. Great job Jasen Sokol. The after race party includes food, beverages, ice cream and live music, Always a good time! Can’t wait for next year! Congratulations to members of the Team-ER crew that laced up the shoes today. It was great seeing some of your faces pre and during the race. Also saw so many other familiar faces post race. The running community is awesome.

Race Recap By Veronica Neubert:

It was a beautiful morning for a run!  I’m glad I was able to make it on time due to so much construction.  Thanks Terri for helping me! Always fun to run with the team ! #ohioteamer A new 10k PR! and Swenson’s!

Race Recap By Renee Buckus:

I’m not the strongest or fastest runner out there but I am a runner that struggled big time with postpartum depression and a slew of self doubt thoughts. These 13+ miles felt good and I felt so strong and I finished hard and I am so proud of myself. I know there are so many inspiring people in this world (especially with the Olympics happening right now!) but please let me tell you that you can do hard things. Especially to the mamas out there… don’t let anything stop you and always fight for it!

Race Recap By Brittany Kiehl:

The 10K course showcased many iconic landmarks of Goodyear. It was fun starting on Goodyear’s Proving Grounds with the blimp flying overhead. I loved how the shirts and medals both featured the winged foot. As always great post race festivities!

8/9/2024

Sea Pines, Dolphin Dash 5K

Hilton Head, SC

Scott Orlando

Finish Time:  23:50

Overall Place:  10th Place / 80

Division Place:  1st Place / 3

The Dolphin Dash 5K is a new race being held every week during the Summer in the Sea Pines plantation of Hilton Head Island.  The Dolphin Dash is the sister race to the Turtle Trot 5K held every week in the Palmetto Dunes plantation.  Typically the Turtle Trot is held every Wednesday of the Summer season and the Dolphin Dash is held on every Thursday.  Both race are organized by the fine people at The Hilton Head Running Company.  Funds from both races benefit the local turtle preservation efforts.

I have competed in the Turtle Trot 5K several times so this year I thought I would try my luck at the new Dolphin Dash race.  I was staying in Sea Pines so it only made sense.  The race was postponed a day and moved to Friday thanks to the tropical storm Debby that stalled out directly above the island dumping over 20 inches of rain during the week.  The race saw a smaller field of just 80 runners mostly due in part to the tropical storm and probably a little bit to due with the race being moved to Friday.  On a typical week each of the races will field around 300 – 600 runners.

Race conditions were hot and steamy which is typical for August on the island.  Temperatures were around 90 with extreme humidity making it feel like 104 degrees.  It was cloudy the morning of the race which did protect runners some from direct sunlight.  The entire race is on the beach which makes for great scenery but not always great running conditions.  Runners ran into the wind for the first part of the race then turned around at a flag marker and headed back through the start area where they were required to drink water.  The next section of the race with the wind at your back was the toughest.  The air was hot and dead slowing down even the best of runners.  The final section of the race was around another flag then running into the wind again back to the finish.  The race is the identical course set up as the Turtle Trot just on a different part of the beach.

This was a vacation race for me which means I was a little slower in pace and a little less prepared with by pre race nutrition.  I started off at a pace that was fast but much slower than my normal 5K pace knowing that the heat would soon start effecting the runners.  Early in the second mile many runners ahead of me slowed down, walked, or stopped completely because of the extreme heat.  I slowed down as well but my previous experience racing on the beach kept me competitive.  The long section heading through the start and down the other side of the beach was grueling and I was working hard to get to the turn around flag to feel that ocean breeze back in my face and head to the finish.  I was able to pass a few more people and finished 10th overall.

The race was well organized and a lot of fun.  Participants received t-shirts and race bibs.  Now awards or finisher medals are presented.  Both would be nice.  Race results were available immediately after crossing the finish line.  Hilton Head Running Company does a great job with both of these races.  If you are ever in Hilton Head during the summer I recommend checking out the Turtle Trot and Dolphin Dash.

8/3/2024

Dresden Melon Festival 5K

Dresden, Ohio

Kris Engstrom

Finish Time:  24:44

Overall Place:  9th Place / 44

Division Place:  3rd Place / 3

Race Recap By Kris Engstrom:

I ran the Dresden Melon festival 5K last Saturday. I finished 3rd in age and 9th overall. I started along the Muskingum river and ran out on a paved trail. My daughter finished 2nd overall female. I enjoyed the race and look forward to running it again next year.

8/2/2024

Royal Docks Backyard Crusher 5K

Canton, Ohio

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  29:45

Overall Place:  124th Place / 309

Division Place:  4th Place / 18

Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford

Finish Time:  30:50

Overall Place:  140th Place / 309

Division Place:  5th Place / 18

Race Recap By Lisa Keane: