3/14/2026

The Bel Monte Endurance Races

Lyndhurst, Virginia

25K

Josh Keane

Finish Time: 3:29:00

Overall Place:  24th Place

Division Place:  3rd Place

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  3:53:02

Overall Place:  29th Place

Division Place:  1st Place

Felicia Neal

Finish Time:  3:53:03

Overall Place: 30th Place

Division Place: 3rd Place

Race Recap By Josh Keane:

What a fantastic road trip to Virginia over the weekend. Bel Monte Endurance Races put in a great race. Lisa Keane and Felicia Neal joined me and another friend to conquer the 25k. Snow late last week put the 50k and 50 mile races on the modified snow trail but did not impact the 25k. This was a great course with solid elevation gain and beautiful views. The course was very technical especially a very long and rocky downhill section that was tricky! Aid stations were limited and spread out but adequate. Race directors and volunteers were awesome. We had a great time and all of us did well. This one will certainly be in our list to run again! This will be my final longer race before the Georgia Death Race later this month but I still finished 24th over all and third in my age group.

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

A very beautiful & very technical race thru the Blue Ridge Mountains of VA.
2,541’ of elevation gain & loss on single / double track trails, Jeep road (with soooo many rocks), gravel & pavement.
Love the mascot on the soft SS tee and matching finishers medals
Had a great time running this with Team ER partner in crime, Felicia Neal! Took turns pushing each other and placed up placing in our age groups

Race Recap By Felicia Neal:

I had the best time at Bel Monte 25k in VA. It was a hard climb but gravity did its thing on the descent. Lots of big rock that made it hard to fly down the mountain but lots of fun. After our race we ate some AMAZING German food and beer! Followed by a long nap. The race was very well organized, marked well and was smooth. I would definitely do this race again.

3/14/2026

Buzzard Day Trail Races

Hinckley, Ohio

50K

John Fabianich McClay

Finish Time:  4:39:40

Overall Place:  2nd Place / 16

25K

Lynett McClay

Finish Time:  4:04:18

Overall Place:  32nd Place / 33

Race Recap By Lynett McClay:

It was a cold but yet a beautiful day to run a race in Hinckley Cleveland metro parks. Packet pick up was easy with simple directions. You can pick your packet up the day before or day of. Plenty of parking at the start but also parking near by if parking lot got full with a shuttle bus. This race consists of single track with plenty of roots, sticks, trees to climb over ( there probably around 20 down over the path from the wind storm the night before) mud, and hills and road. There was also a very technical areas including steps and rocks to climb. There were 3 aid stations, 1 with all the snacks a runner could want and 1 water station at the 1/2 way point and the aid stations at the start finish. The course was well marked. The start was gun start no chip timing. Runners received a soft tee and license plate cover at the finish. I did enjoy this race and would like to do it again. I was 14th out of 20 females and would have gotten 3rd in my age group but they only did top 3 over all male and female. The money raised for this race goes to Brooklyn Exchange Club . Their mission is to end child abuse and neglect.

3/8/2026

Iron Resistance Ruck Challenge

Tuscarawas County, Ohio

Josh Keane And John Fabianich McClay

Finish Time:  1:27:03

Distance Covered:  6:04 Miles

Lynett McClay

Finish Time:  N/A

Distance Covered:  N/A

Event Recap By Josh Keane:

What an honor to start my Sunday morning with Iron Resistance Foundation at their ruck challenge. What a great organization enriching the lives of veterans. This event will be happening every Sunday morning in the month of March. Keep an eye on their Facebook page if you are interested in starting g out your Sunday right and in plenty of time to make it to church. Thank you to John Mark Fabianich Mcclay and Lynett McClay for getting out there and rucking with Iron Resistance Foundation and me.

Event Recap By Lynett McClay:

It was a fantastic a little chilly morning to watch the sunrise while getting 6 miles in with this crew Iron Resistance supporting the veterans. For the month of March they are getting 44 miles in for veteran suicide. I could not keep up with them as fast as they were walking and missed the group photo but I had great company with Kyle mom and puppy named Cole. I am going to try and join every sunday morning. It’s a nice way to start your week off.

3/8/2026

The Asics LA Marathon

Las Angeles, California.

Christine Churpek

Finish Time:  3:55:42

Overall Place: 2671st Place / 21862

Division Place:  45th Place / 798

Peter Heroux provided course support and cheered on Christine and other local runners.

Race Recap By Christine Churpek:

Training for the LA Marathon wasn’t just about the miles, workouts, or long runs. It was about being part of something bigger!
I was one of 100 women chosen out of 5,000 applicants for this incredible opportunity with ASICS, Believe in the Run and The Megs!
From the very first day, this experience has been about connection, inspiration, and support. Training in the months leading up to the LA Marathon was hard with the early mornings, brutal winter conditions, and plenty of mental battles along the way. But every step was brighter because I wasn’t running alone. I was surrounded by amazing women who shared their stories, celebrated the small victories, and lifted each other up when it got tough.
Race day brought all the emotions…nerves at the start, focus during the hilly miles and hot weather conditions, and the indescribable mix of exhaustion and joy crossing the finish line. But what made this marathon truly unforgettable wasn’t just the race…It was the friendships I made, the laughter we shared, and the unspoken bond we built simply by being part of this experience together.
To @asics, thank you for the gear that carried me through every training run and race mile, and for creating opportunities that inspire women to push past their limits. To @featherstonenutrition and @meaghanjmurray, thank you for the training and for fostering a community where runners are supported, celebrated, and encouraged to show up for themselves and each other.
Running brought us together, but the friendships, the inspiration, and the shared memories are what I’ll cherish forever. Already dreaming about the next start line with these incredible women.

3/7/2026 And 3/8/2026

The Super Bull Trail Championships

Wooster, Ohio

3/7/2026

50K Tail Race

Josh Keane

Finish Time:  8:20:27

Overall Place:  40th Place / 41

Division Place:  N/A

25K Trail Race

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  4:00:28

Overall Place:  76th Place / 92

Division Place:  N/A

Felicia Neal

Finish Time:  4:37:06

Overall Place:  85th Place / 92

Division Place:  N/A

3/8/2026

5K Trail Race

Josh Keane

Finish Time:  37:49

Overall Place:  15th Place / 70

Division Place:  1st Place Grand Master

Lisa Keane

Finish Time: 38:06

Overall Place:  17th Place / 70

Division Place:  1st Place Female Master

Felicia Neal

Finish Time:  1:01:12

Overall Place:  63rd Place / 70

Division Place:  N/A

Race Recap By Josh Keane:

50K Review:

What a fantastic jaunt in the woods at the Super Bull Trail Championships 50k Saturday. We could not have chosen a better event as my last long run before the Georgia Death Race. The race directors and volunteers were to notch. The course was a little muddy but beautiful, fun, challenging and well marked. Aid stations were positioned well and fully stocked. Great atmosphere and really brought that trail running community vibe where everyone is cheering everybody on! Each loop is over 7 miles so the 25k was two loops and the 50k was four loops. Each loop offered a little over 1,000 feet of elevation gain and beautiful views. The course was fairly technical with a few creek crossings. I would definitely recommend this race and no doubt I will run it again! Great job to Lisa Keane and Felicia Neal on doing a fantastic job out there and hanging out with me!

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

25K Review:

I signed up for this race just for the fantastic swag (PUFFY VEST!!!) and was blessed with so much more!
Beautiful but challenging course, supportive RD/ volunteers & so many friends new & old!
A bit of grit training – I struggled with the heat , lost one of my fuels which put me behind my calories, and got lost THREE TIMES on the 1st loop.
Came into the main aid station with huge HA and a bit defeated but the volunteer fed me, filled my bottles, and sent me packing – he wasn’t taking my excuses!
Second loop went better and I would love to come back and try again next year!

5K Review:

I ran the long run yesterday with an option to run the short run today for just $15 more? Yes, please!
All of the rocks/ roots/ creeks/ hills/ mud but condensed!
Pro tip- Running the long run the day before gives you the home field advantage feel for the short run!
No double swag but you do get a 2nd chance at homemade chili and an overall award!
Started out with a shake out run and felt good so decided to make up for yesterday.
1st place Masters division earned me a $20 gift card to the swag shop! Best award EVER!
I would definitely like to come back and do this one again next year!

Race Recap By Felicia Neal:

25K Review

Today I completed Super Bull Championships 25k. Let me tell you it was not easy! However the race was very well organized and was so much fun! The hills were brutal, my legs are Jello! The best part was the grilled cheese after! Tomorrow is round 2!

5K Review:

Today was round 2 and I completed Super Bull Championships 5K. Let me tell you it was much easier since I decided to switch from the 12.5k to the 5k and walk! The race was very well organized and was so much fun like yesterday! I will do this race series again. The hills were still there and brutal as ever! The best part was the post race grilled cheese, chili and hitting the brewery afterwards with friends.

3/7/2026

The Road Apple Roubaix

Garrettsville, Ohio

Mike Williams

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Mike Pastva

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Event Recap By Steve Zenar:

I couldn’t have asked for better weather (thank you Mother Nature for the nice 3-4 hour window of sunshine) and company Mike Williams, Mike Zenar, and ran into Mike Pastva (just realized I was outnumbered 3 Mike’s to 1 Steve). The ride as usual was well organized, a great route that was well marked, and supported by many awesome volunteers. Today was all about enjoying the ride and spending some much needed time on the bike outside (finally). Finished ahead of the strong storms that blew through. Oh, and the swag… I mean if you don’t like the shirt and pint glass… I may be concerned about your childhood “Hey You Guys!

Event Recap By Mike Pastva:

Today I did the Road Apple Roubaix. What a great, well supported ride. It was so much fun riding with Steve Zenar Mike Zenar and Mike Williams. ( missed Scott Orlando) for some fun on course shenanigans.
This course is always a challenge, photos  always taken on a climb so there is no walking my bike. It felt good to blow the dust off my legs and get back to it.

3/1/2026

Taji 100 Virtual Challenge

GWOT 100 – National Virtual Challenge
Complete 100 miles during February in any way you choose: run, walk, ruck, cycle, swim, row, SkiErg, elliptical, stair climber, or Jacob’s Ladder. Go solo or with your community—what matters is showing up and honoring our nation’s heroes.

This event is for everyone – not just GWOT vets. Sign up, challenge yourself, and be part of something special.

Josh Keane

Miles Completed:  206.21

Overall Place:  560th Place / 24903

Lisa Keane

Miles Completed: 145.43

Overall Place:  1756th Place / 24903

Lynett McClay

Miles Completed 100.71

Overall Place:  8495th Place / 24903

Event Review By Lisa Keane:

Run / Bike / Swim / Row / Ruck your way thru the month of February in support of our Veterans.
Easy sign up for this virtual event is free with add on options for swag!
Join your local team & compete w/ each other in the race to 100 miles!
Meanwhile your entire team combines miles to compete with other teams across the United States!
Get together with friends to complete distances or earn miles on your own. Nice way to get motivated and moving after the long winter!
Once you complete an activity, add your distances on the website. Some activities are worth different distances but the website has an easy conversion chart. For example, you must complete 3 miles on the bike per 1 mile counted toward your 100.
The website awards you virtual badges along the way for extra motivation.
I completed 145.4 miles in 1757th overall place!

Event Review By Lynett McClay:

Taji/ GWOT 100= 1 Mission – 100 miles. The virtual event you can run/ hike/ bike/swim/ row or ruck your way to 100 miles in February to support our veterans. There is easy sign up on the website. You can either sign up for free or add other options for different swag. You can join your local team and compete with each other for the race to 100 miles. Also the team will compete with other team throughout the U.S. You can get together with friends or complete your miles on your own. This virtual event always keeps me motivated through the long winters. Every mile stone you reach the website gives you badges for your accomplishments. I finished with 100.7 miles and placed 8495th out of 24903.

3/1/2026

Run For Bob 5K

New Philadelphia, Ohio

Lori Fritz

Finish Time:  28:18

Overall Place:  45th Place / 123

Division Place:  2nd Place / 7

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  36:28

Overall Place:  81st Place / 123

Division Place:  6th Place / 10

Lynette McClay

Finish Time:  36:28

Overall Place:  81st Place / 123

Division Place:  2nd Place / 5

Felicia Neal

Finish Time:  52:28

Overall Place:  111th Place / 123

Division Place:  4th Place / 5

Lori Fritz, Lisa Keane, Lynett McClay, And Felicia Neal all volunteered for registration and packet pick up duties.

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

A beautiful day for this final year memorial race! Affordable sign up is family friendly. Well marked flat & fast course w/volunteer presence for safety. Trophy awards for overall winners and medals for age group. Nice after party w/ raffles and pizza lunch.

Race Recap By Felicia Neal:

Today I volunteered and walked the last Run for Bob 5K. It was a great turn out, there were about 150 people that participated in the race today. I think Run for Bob might have been one of the first races I did when we first moved here 4 years ago. This event will be missed and it was bitter sweet to check in people for the last race. I am so thankful I was able to help.

Race Recap By Lynett McClay:

It was a beautiful but chilly day for a run. This course was flat and fast. They had indoor packet pick up with simple and easy directions. They also had snacks and pizza at the end of the race for everyone. Top 3 runner overall received a trophy and top 3 runners in each age group. I had no expectations on this race. I got 2nd place in my age group. Congratulations to everyone.

2/28/2026

Time To Paddy Half Marathon

Brecksville, Ohio.

Josh Keane

Finish Time:  2:11:03

Overall Place:  19th Place / 37

Division Place:  1st Place / 1

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  2:11:27

Overall Place:  20th Place / 37

Division Place:  1st Place / 1

Felicia Neal

Finish Time:  2:18:43

Overall Place:  20th Place / 37

Division Place:  1st Place / 1

Brittany Kiehl volunteered finish line duties.

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

Spring is in the air & a St Patty’s Day race is just the ticket!
Choose your distance & get ready for some hills. Course was well marked on the bike path with police presence for safety at the 2 road crossings. Out and back you will be running uphill until you hit the turn around for a fast return to the finish line- twice for the half!
Nice swag includes a soft short sleeve shirt, bottle opener finishers medal, and overall/ age group awards in 5 year increments 3 deep.
1st half of the year my goal was 2:15 – finished 2:11 missing overall Masters by 2 minutes but placed 1st in my age group!
Love the extra 13.1 pins for the half finishers and age group award pin for my medal!

Race Recap By Josh Keane:

This was a great race! The half marathon was a fun course with a few hills which made it challenging. Course was marked well and support was fantastic. Will certainly do this one again.

Race Recap By Felicia Neal:

Today I ran Time to Paddy Half Marathon in Brecksville, Ohio with Lisa Keane and Josh Keane. It was an absolutely beautiful day for a fun run! The race was very well organized, super smooth and the race director was lots of fun! I got 1st in my age group! I would do this race again but I wish it ended with a green beer!

Race Recap By Brittany Kiehl:

I volunteered this morning for the Time to Paddy Race. They had me photograph the racers crossing the finish line. It was my first time ever photographing a race so hopefully they aren’t too terrible.
This was a smaller race. They had a 5K, 10K (one loop), and half marathon (2 loops) option so there was something for everyone. I had a lot of runners say the hills on the course were tough. The finishers medal were a nice bottle opener/ magnet. Runners also received a nice, soft t-shirt. Top overall finishers received a little trophy pin and the half marathon had a 13.1 pin. They had some snacks and water at the end.

2/21/2026

Sunny Lake Winter Score Orienteering Challenge

Aurora, Ohio.

Rachel Turner

Rachel was at the event supporting and assisting Bill Sutley who

Finish Time:  1:27:40

Total Points:  530

Overall Place:  17th Place / 37