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3/16/2025 Rachel Turner, Kris Engstrom, Steve Zenar, Lisa Keane, Josh Keane, Mike Williams, Terri Bednar, Nancy Wardell, Stephanie Orwick, Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford, Brittany Kiehl, And Scott Orlando SARC Shamrock 5K Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

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03/16/2025

SARC Shamrock 5K

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Rachel Turner

Finish Time:  22:42

Overall Place:  25th Place / 255

Division Place: 1st Place / 20

Kris Engstrom

Finish Time:  25:09

Overall Place:  47th Place / 255

Division Place:  2nd Place / 10

Steve Zenar

Finish Time:  25:25

Overall Place:  55th Place / 255

Division Place:  4th Place / 10

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  26:23

Overall Place:  76th Place / 255

Division Place:  1st Place / 11

Josh Keane

Finish Time:  26:45

Overall Place:  80th Place / 255

Division Place: 4th Place / 10

Mike Williams

Finish Time:  26:53

Overall Place: 81st Place  / 255

Division Place:  5th Place 10

Terri Bednar

Finish Time:  27:46

Overall Place: 93rd Place  / 255

Division Place: 2nd Place / 11

Nancy Wardell

Finish Time:  29:57

Overall Place:  117th Place / 255

Division Place:  7th Place / 16

Stephanie Orwick

Finish Time:  30:19

Overall Place:  124th Place / 255

Division Place:  4th Place / 21

Cleopatra Sirnic Clifford

Finish Time: 32:03

Overall Place:  145th Place / 255

Division Place:  7th Place / 11

Brittany Kiehl

Finish Time:  38:23

Overall Place: 199th Place  / 255

Division Place:  16th Place / 21

Volunteers:

Kris Engstrom
Nancy Wardell
Scott Orlando
Stephanie Orwick

Race Recap By Kris Engstrom:

I ran the Shamrock 5K in Cuyahoga Falls today. Great seeing all the Team ER runners today. many teammates today!! Thanks to Josh Ritchie and Mickey Rzymek for putting on another great event. I finished 2nd in my age group at 25:09 with a pace of 8:05. The rain, wind and lightning made it entertaining. Great hoodie.

Race Recap By Steve Zenar:

I had fun running the Shamrock 5K / 10K. Albeit the weather didn’t cooperate, it was great to get out and run with so many Team-ER team members! Thanks to all for making the best of the situation and wish you all a safe, fun, and happy St Patty’s Day! We will have to go after that 10K next year

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

Super fun and well attended St. Patty’s Day race! This is our 3rd consecutive year in attendance and Summit Athletic Running Club does not disappoint!
Easy directions with plenty of free parking close to the start / finish.
Super organized with Indoor packet pick up / staging / restrooms/ award area
Chip timing for a flat out and back, well marked road race with one water stop and plenty of volunteers / police presence for safety
Choose one loop or two for your 5K / 10K distance
Both distances start together
This year Mother Nature may have had one too many green beverages and she decided to throw in a Thunderstorm and Tornado Watch about 20 minutes in so the Race Director had to make a safety call and cancel the 10K mid race.
To make it up to all the 10K runners, they handed out the coveted bobble head awards for top 3 male / female and age group winners six deep!
All athletes receive a soft sweatshirt / hoodie and nice variety of fruit / sweet / salty snacks.

Race Recap By Josh Keane:

Bobble heads, hoodies and shamrocks! Another fun event with a strong Team ER showing. The entire team showed up in force, volunteering and running. The Shamrock 5k was well run as usual and the indoor facilities were much appreciated with the weather. Due to lightening the 10K was eliminated and everyone became 5K runners. I probably would have pushed a little harder with that but if information early on but still pulled out fourth place in my age group. Another fantastic day with Team ER and we will certainly do this one again.

Race Recap By Mike Williams:

Our 10K got cut short today due to weather and was changed into a 5K.  Overall a great day to run with some good friends.  I placed 5th in my division and took home a bobble head award as well as a raffle prize basket.

Race Recap By Terri Bednar:

I did the Shamrock (SARC) today. I had signed up for 10K but was changed to 5K due to weather. Race staff did a great job pivoting with the crazy weather! Fun flat and fast course. Age group winners got a cute bobble head awards.  I finished 2nd in my division and Just took home my third one. I like this race. Well organized, easy parking, clean bathrooms and packet pickup is always a breeze. I will do this race again !

Race Recap By Nancy Wardell:

I completed the Shamrock 10K.  It ended up being a 5k today in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. I loved seeing so many teammates today!! Thank you for taking the pictures and hanging out afterwards for a little bit! Great seeing Mickey Rzymek and Josh Ritchie organizing the event and making the magic happen and loved all the snacks and inside location for the awards afterwards too! I had fun volunteering to hand out the bobble heads afterwards!  I finished 7th in my age group at 29:57 with a pace of 9:38.

Race Recap By Brittany Kiehl:

There was plenty of parking and packet pickup was easy. You could hang out inside the middle school gym before and after the race. They made the decision to convert the 10K to a 5K after there was thunder and lightning during the race. So they did the first six to place in each age group. Everyone received a very soft sweatshirt (5K) or hoodie (10K).
The course had a few hills with one giant downhill in the middle. You ran mostly in one of the neighborhoods next to the school. About halfway into the race, there was heavy rain and wind along with some thunder and lightning.
It was fun having so many Team ER members at the race. One of the perks of being a slower runner is that you have all your team members at the finish line cheering you on. So you can dig deep and push to beat the three ladies with bows you’ve been behind the entire race.
Race Recap By Scott Orlando:
I had a great time today volunteering at the Summit Athletic Running Club Shamrock 5K and 10K.
It was great to see so many Team-ER members brave the rain and gusting winds making it to the finish line Congratulations to everyone that earned their bobble head awards!
Thank you to Josh Ritchie, Mickey Rzymek, Summit Athletic Running Club, and all the volunteers that put on another great race.
Congratulations to everyone that survived the crazy weather and crossed the finish line.

3/15/2025 -3/16/2025 Kristi Quesenberry Gunyula, George McFall, And Kevin Christensen The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, Half Marathon, And 8K Virginia Beach Virginia

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3/15/2025 – 3-16-2025

Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, Half Marathon, And 8K

Virginia Beach, Virginia

8K

Kevin Christensen

Finish Time:  48:47

Overall Place:  1493rd Place / 6555

Division Place:  41st Place / 61

Kevin Volunteered For The Marathon And Half Marathon As Well

Half Marathon

George McFall

Finish Time:  1:36:31

Overall Place:  277th Place / 5704

Division Place:  9th Place / 191

Kristi Quesenberry Gunyula

Finish Time:  1:36:39

Overall Place:  281st Place / 5704

Division Place:  7th Place / 408

Race Recap By George McFall:

The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend in Virginia Beach was so much fun. There is an 8k held on Saturday and the 1/2 marathon and full marathon takes places on Sunday. I ran the 1/2 marathon. The race course was super flat and fast and went thru Fort Story Naval Base which was really cool. The last half mile was on the boardwalk with the finish line right at the Neptune Statue. There were over 5700 half marathon runners. I finished with a time of 1:36:21: 7:22 pace. My goal was 1:33. I placed 9th in my age group. There was an after race party in a tent set up on the beach with live music from the Spazmatics. It was great to reconnect with friends and do a little dancing and drinking (4 free drink tickets). I highly recommend this race. It is worth the 8 hour drive from Cleveland / Akron. This was my first time in Virginia Beach.

Race Recap By Kevin Christensen:

Virginia Beach 8K is a great experience and part of a great race weekend. The 8K was on Saturday with the half and full on Sunday. I ran in the 8K and worked the start corrals for the marathon and then poured beer for 5 hours for the half/full after party. The race is well organized and has a super flat route.

 

3/15/2025 John Fabianich McClay And Lynett McClay Mohican Spring Marathon And Half Marathon Loudonville, Ohio

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3/15/2025

Mohican Spring Marathon And Half Marathon

Loudonville, Ohio

Marathon

John Fabianich McClay

Finish Time: 5:26:35

Overall Place:  11th Place / 44

Division Place:  1st Place / 3

Half Marathon

Lynett McClay

Finish Time:  4:40:12

Overall Place:  129th Place / 139

Division Place:  3rd Place / 4

Race Recap By John Fabianich McClay:

This year’s Mo Spring Marathon was a true test of endurance. The race began with a torrential downpour, rendering the course a muddy mess. I applaud all runners who persevered to the finish line. Personally, I secured 11th place overall and first place in my age group. My wife, Lynett McClay, also deserves recognition for her outstanding finish. Kudos to Western Reserve Racing for hosting a well-organized event.

Race Recap By Lynett McClay:

MO Spring 1/2 Marathon: Rising to the Challenge. A dramatic lightning show on our way to the starting line set the tone, accompanied by a picturesque sunrise with a red sky after the storm. The race began as scheduled. At approximately 1.5 miles, heavy rain started, persisting for much of the event. The course presented numerous obstacles, including mud and hills. In contrast, the aid stations showcased exemplary planning, offering a range of snacks and beverages to support participants. The uphill finish added an additional layer of difficulty. Although my performance was not outstanding, I achieved a third-place finish in my age group, as indicated by the official results. We look forward to participating in this race again.

3/2/2025 Lisa Keane, Josh Keane, Nancy Wardell, Kelli Tomblin, And Brittany Kiehl The Run For Bob 5K New Philadelphia, Ohio

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3/2/2025

Run For Bob 5K

New Philadelphia, Ohio

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  26:32

Overall Place:  27th Place / 129

Division Place: 1st Place / 9

Josh Keane

Finish Time:  26:36

Overall Place:  28th Place / 129

Division Place: 4th Place / 7

Nancy Wardell

Finish Time:  30:09

Overall Place:  44th Place / 129

Division Place: 5th Place / 8

Kelli Tomblin

Finish Time:  33:05

Overall Place:  62nd Place / 129

Division Place:  5th Place / 9

Brittany Kiehl

Finish Time:  40:06

Overall Place:  87th Place / 129

Division Place:  6th Place / 7

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

Today we ran with Bob Smith in our hearts!  I was lucky to have known and run with Bob. Bob always had a huge smile and words of encouragement for everyone out on the course. I know that he is smiling down on us as we celebrate him at this 6th annual 5K memorial race.
Easy directions and plenty of free parking
Organized indoor packet pick up, staging, restrooms, and awards.
Gun start- chip timing on a flat, fast well marked course.
Plenty of friendly volunteers, water aid station, and police presence for safety
Awesome after party with pizza, fruit, delicious protein balls, and other snacks!
Door prizes and awards for overall and 10 year age group winners.
Happy to place 6th overall female and earn 1st in my age group this chilly Sunday afternoon.
Loved hanging with some fellow Team ER peeps! Congratulations to all!
$20 entry fee with a nice SS Tee or $10 no shirt option is the best deal in town.
All proceeds got toward local HS scholarships.
Race Recap By Josh Keane:
The 6th annual Run with Bob was fun as always. A great race with friends old and new. Flat and fast through Tuscora Park and the neighborhood in New Philadelphia. It is never a bad idea to get out together and remember friends who have gone before us. Very well organized and indoor packet pick up as well as after party. We had a great turn out for Team ER as well. I ran a little slow today and ended up taking fourth in my age group. Over all it was a great day and another race we are likely to do again.
Race Recap By Nancy Wardell:
I completed the Run For Bob 5k in New Philadelphia, OH today with a nice handful of Team ER teammates! Congratulations to everyone who ran today! This is a great course and is marked very very well. Great after party and award ceremony that is held inside with pizza, bananas, chips, clementines, and peanut butter protein balls that were delicious! I finished 5th in my age group at 30:09 and a pace of 9:42.
Race Recap By Kelli Tomblin:
I had a a cold but fun “Run for Bob” Good times with both my Bolivar Run Club & Team ER friends! Love encouraging & congratulating my friends for doing a great job on their races!  It was nice to see my Team ER friends along with my Bolivar Run Club peeps!

 

3/1/2025 Josh Keane And Lisa Keane. The Road Apple Roubaix Garrettsville, Ohio.

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3/1/2025

The Road Apple Roubaix

25 Mile Bike Ride

Josh Keane

Finish Time: 2:55:41

Overall Place:  207th Place / 223

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  2:55:50

Overall Place:  208th Place / 223

Event Recap By Josh Keane:

Holy ice balls!! What a challenge. The Road Apple Roubaix is an event that we love because it is so much fun. Deep down in side though, each year it is such a tough event with a well deserved reward at the end. Yes, this year it was around 20 degrees with 10-20 mph winds and on one downhill stretch I was going about 30 mph! Wearing just shorts may not have been the right call on this one because almost immediately my legs did not want to push anything up and down the hills! Trying to keep our fingers warm was a little tough but we kept pushing forward and eventually finished 25.88 miles total and about 1,700 ft of elevation gain. Packet pick up was a breeze indoors. Swag is awesome and my favorite after braving the cold is getting back inside for chili and beer!! A lot of great activities afterwards as well and a great crowd of people to enjoy it with. Would not change a thing about this event and will certainly be participating again.

Event Recap By Lisa Keane:

The Road Apple Roubaix is a unique event bringing together novice bikers (like myself) with elite athletes and everyone in between!
The RDs make it clear that this is an event and not a race. However, with spring right around the corner so many elite bikers come out to compete in preparation for the upcoming race season.
Choose from the 25 mile or 50 mile distance and enjoy scenic back road views. While this might sound like a relaxing morning ride, don’t be deceived! Be prepared for gravel, mud, and ice as you dodge potholes and Amish ROAD APPLES! The hills are no joke! I chose the 25 mile option and logged almost 1700” of elevation gain.
The event is held late winter / early spring in Ohio so the weather can be unpredictable. This year was especially brutal with temps in the low 20s to start and they continued to drop to the mid teens by the time I crossed the finish line!
Easy directions and plenty of close / free parking
Organized and easy indoor packet pick up / staging / restrooms
Well marked course on gravel / paved roads.
Roads are not closed and traffic can be traveling fast at times.
Two well stocked aid stations plus one beer / water station.
Amazing after party with vegetarian or meat lovers chili, beer, giveaways, and raffles plus music and an MC hosting arm and leg wrestling contests.
All athletes get a fun SS tee and a pint glass.

 

2/28/2025 Lisa Keane, Josh Keane, Lynett McClay The Taji 100 Virtual Challenge

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Taji Virtual Challenge

Log 100 Miles Of Activity In The Month Of February

Lisa Keane

306.69 Miles Completed

Josh Keane

200.65 Miles Completed

113.75 Miles Completed

Event Recap By Lisa Keane:

I am generally not a fan of virtual events – this one being the exception!
Easy online registration- choose to compete as an individual or join a team. The more the merrier in my opinion!
Taji 100 allows you to log 100 miles (bike / run / walk / swim / hike / row) during the month of February.
As you work towards your goal, you compete against individuals within your team while your team is competing against all of the other teams.
Sign up with friends and log miles together!
Individually, you earn virtual badges – everything from 7 day streak to National Pizza Day!
All participants get a cool LS tech shirt, water bottle, patch, sticker, HUGE finisher medal with 7 interchangeable magnets, and bib.
All proceeds benefit Tram RWB veterans group.
Event Recap By Josh Keane:
When you participate in so many events annually and take time to reflect, it is amazing how many different reasons have have to get out and participate. The Taji 100 is one that is very important to me for multiple reasons. Raising funds to support Team RWB (a veterans charity trying to enrich the lives of veterans through physical and social activities) is a good reason. Honoring and remembering those that served at Camp Taji is another. At the end of the day, one of the best reasons is pushing ourselves to be active and stay motivated as well as disciplined in our efforts to get physically fit. Not to mention the fantastic swag you get for participating and crushing your goals every year! I did not get as many miles as I usually do this year but this is one of the few virtual events that year after year I am more than happy to participate in.
Event Recap By Lynett McClay:
Participating in this virtual event provides motivation to persevere through the challenging winter months. You get to compete with not only yourself but with others. You can run, walk, swim, or bike.This year is no exception. Despite contracting a virus with a 102 temperature and severe cough over the last two days, I completed the final 3 miles by walking. Fortunately, the temperature was not extremely cold that day. This event supports veterans nationwide and includes a complimentary long-sleeve t-shirt, medal, and bib.

2/23/2025 Josh Keane And Lisa Keane Mandel JCC Indoor Triathlon And Biathlon Beachwood, OH

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2/23/2025

Mandel JCC Indoor Triathlon And Biathlon

Beachwood, OH

Biathlon

Josh Keane

Finish Distance:  15.38 Miles

Overall Place:  1st Place / 11

Triathlon

Lisa Keane

Finish Distance: 11.89. Miles

Overall Place: 63rd Place / 110

Division Place:  4th Place

Race Recap By Lisa Keene:

I absolutely LOVE this race! Super organized and family friendly- this race is So. Much. Fun!
Tons of friendly volunteers. All athletes have full use of their beautiful facility including locker rooms, lockers and showers.
Easy directions and tons of parking. Easy packet pick up, with pre assigned heats.

The pool is located right off of the locker room and you swim 2 to a lane (I got lucky and had my own) for 15 minutes to get as many laps as you can. I did the front crawl and earned 22 laps! 10 minute transition doesn’t sound like a lot but I was able to shower off the chlorine and change into my land clothes before heading to the gym with plenty of time. 20 minutes on the stationary bike to get as much distance as possible. You were allowed to play with the resistance this year and my strategy went out the window as I fluctuated between 1 -7 and I ended up with 4.72 miles
The bike area is the main hub with music, an MC, and all the snacks! 5 minute transition to catch your breath and change your shoes before you walk upstairs to the indoor track. The indoor track is open air above the lower gym and bike area allowing you to see and hear all the action. 20 minute run to get as many laps as you can. I was happy to get 27 laps / 2.33 miles today!

All athletes received a nice soft cotton shirt and water bottle. Overall and age group award winners will be determined once all heats are completed and awards will be mailed. I will definitely do this one again!

Race Recap By Josh Keane:

The Mandel JCC Indoor Triathlon and Biathlon was a lot of fun again this year. This is the second time that we have done this even and both times we had a great time. The facility is spectacular and all of the folks that work there were extremely nice and helpful. The stationary bikes were brand new and extremely comfortable. The indoor track is upstairs and it is 12 laps to a mile. I did the biathlon but did go in to watch Lisa Keane for her swimming portion and the pool is really nice as well. The cotton shirt is nice and they also gave each participant a nice hand towel as well. There was a nice area in the gym where the bike portion is heals where they had water, coffee, bagels, granola bars, oranges, bananas and pretzels. They also have a team relay option available so if anyone is interested next year you can have a relay team to divide and conquer the three portions of the tri. Not sure of prizes, but I was able to win first place in the biathlon with 7.16 miles on the bike as well as 39 laps in the run. This event is an absolute blast and I am sure that we will be attending next year!

2/23/2025 Kelli Tomblin Cabin Fever 5 Mile Trail Race Richfield, Ohio

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2/23/2025

Cabin Fever 5 Mile Trail Race

Richfield, Ohio

Kelli Tomblin

Finish Time:  1:27:26

Overall Place:  106th Place / 113

Division Place:  14th Place / 14

Race Recap By Kelli Tomblin:

5 miler here we go! Awesome BOOM NUTRITION ENERGY GEL! Worked great and  I needed it!  My 1st actual trail race but I couldn’t run the whole time due to ice, snow, uneven areas, hilly etc. Different terrain than I am used to running on. But I would do it again! I had fun with my girlfriends! Very well marked with pretty scenery.