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We’re On the Run Again!

Can’t Stop Now- We’ve Got News

A technical glitch had us away last week, so let’s give up some “luv” for those of you who hit the road last week, like the Autism Awareness 5K at Mt Trashmore.    David Kidd was the Overall Champion in 16:24, while Lizzy Vanderbilt blazed the 3.1 mile course in 20:25.

At the Queens Lake 5K, good friend of the Blog, Todd Kessler,  from Newport News, won in17:17.  The real story on the Peninsula has been Mercedes Castillo-D’Amico.  The 55 year young, Newport News Resident, captured thhe Ladies title and set an Age Group Course Record with a swift20:29. Wow!

A Duathlon combines two activities, this time Biking and Running.  The Va. Duathlon in Surry had plenty of Hampton Roads best, including Virginia Beach’s William Byland, a Top Three Finisher and Chesapeake’s Rachel Jastrebsky, the Winner of the Womens division.  Gotta give the “shout outs” to Courtney Ann Pollman of Virginia Beach, along with Lisa Armistead, who both rocked the 5K run along with the 23 mile Bike Ride.  Well Done, Ladies!

Time to Get Busy This Weekend!

Last week may have been a bit light but, what a weekend it will be!  Take your pick-  all over Hampton Roads, you can find races almost everywhere.     Saturday, the  Monarch Kids Run features a 5K and One Mile in Norfolk.In Newport News, the Earth Day 5K Races away from Newport News City Center, then go to the Southside.

The Dismal Swamp Half Marathon has become a tradition.  Love this race!  Ann Hupp always puts on a good event.  Sadly, work will keep me away this time but, I hear there are a few spots available.  Check out mettleevents.com to get registered.

If you crave more, take a trip to the Outer Banks and you’ll find plenty of Fun with the Flyin’ Pirate Half Marathon.  My good friends, Angelo Celesia and the legend, Dr. Mel Williams will be there.  Be on the lookout for them!

No, we’re not done yet!  Up the road, the Ukrops Monument 10K is always a Big race in Richmond.  Good Luck to all of you taking the trip!

Then, Monday…..

BOSTON!

It All Starts Here!

Many of you will are taking the trip to be part of the “Massachusetts Madness”.  This is one race that you have to have a qualifying time.

From Hopkinton, all the way to Boylston Street, over 26,000 Runners will challenge the famed Heartbreak Hill, while experiencing the worl’d oldest Marthon. There are so many stories, charities, and great people, just “amped up” to get to the starting line.  Having run the event in 2009, I send “best of luck” wishes to all of you going.

Race Director, Dave McGilivray, who is also holds the same duties for the Williamsburg Run For the Dream Half Marathon weekend,  has run the marathon each year since  1973. For 16 years he ran it with all the other runners and since he began working with the race in 1988 he has run  the course afterwards.

Two Years Ago,  I caught up with him and we chatted a while.  Here’s a look back to give you some of the flavor that is the  Boston Marathon:

Here’s Hoping A Gentle Breeze takes You Quickly to the Finish!

 

 

Also,on the Horizon, the Peninsula Track Club will be holding a 24 Hour Run at Sandy Bottom Park in two weeks.   That should be a real challenge.  We’ll try to keep you informed.   We always appreciate the Feedback.  If you have a story idea or just want to drop us a line, please do!

That’s All for this week.  Maybe we’ll catch you soon… “On The Run!”

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Starting off the Year with a Big Win!

With limited races early in the year, many of you have gone outside the “757″ to find a great race. Virginia beach’s Renee High went south to defend her 2012 Walt Disney World Marathon Champion and came back with another win, a faster time than last year in 2:48:30, and the title of Two Time Disney World Marathon Champ! For those of you who missed the interview with the Two-time Olympic Marathon Qualifier, here’s the link:

Click here for my On The Run Interview with Renee High!.

Is a “Three-Peat” Possible? We’ll See next Year…

Make 2013 Your Year!

So many of us make those resolutions to “get fit, eat right, or get organized” for the New Year. If you are new to Running, Welcome! Each of us has a starting point. Mine was eight years ago and have enjoyed almost every mile. You’ll find good information along with positive people along the way. We do our very best to share them with you.

More Races in Local Places!

Always “On The Run!”

The Frosty 5K at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex two weeks ago went to Nick Scerbo, from Norfolk, with a swift 17:08 for the 3.1 mile course. The Ladies were led by Asia Sorensen with a quick speed of 20:30. Our good friends at Mettle Events had their 6K Mud in your Eye Series recently and Robert Dinterman, of Moyock, captured the title with a strong 22:26. Stephanie Aurel Ingalls won the Ladies title in 24:30.

Whats Up for the Weekend?

This Saturday, weather permitting, the Tidewater Striders have their Distance Seriesplanned for the Dismal Swamp with a 15 and 25K race. That’s 9.3 miles and 15.5 miles, in case you were wondering. Mettle Events has their Mud in Your Eye Series 8K race finale set for Virginia Wesleyan Saturday as well. up in Yorktown, the Knights of Columbus 10-Miler Run for the Heart will also have Runners racing this weekend. Knowing the weather is calling for some Snow and Ice, it will be a good idea to check each race organizers website for any cancellations.

We’ll catch you “On The Run” Next time!

We always like your input! Feel free to leave a comment or suggestions. Keep checking us out weekly for your Running info in South Hampton Roads and we’ll try to catch you or maybe your friends…”On The Run!” Look for “On The Run here on WAVY.com or archived at ontherunwithflex.wordpress.com. Happy Running!

No Lazy Days of Summer Here- I’m On The Run, Again!

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Boy, Did I Miss You Guys!

I took a little vacation for a week and SO much always happens! Even though it was a thrill to run the mountains while I was away, I kept the running routes in Hampton Roads on my mind. It’s always cool to look back before we move on. My son told me even though we weren’t home, he missed the Military Challenge at the Sportsplex with all the obstacles. Last year, he carried a Virginia Destroyers Flag through the event and finished by giving the cheerleaders a high five at the finish. I remember getting to interview Ann Hupp, who always puts on challenging events. Love her “out of the box” thinking!

Portsmouth’s Ryan Carroll duplicated his winning effort, this time in 19:14 for the challenging and muddy course. Georgette Mink took the Ladies title with a 24:04. Congrats to all the finishers!

Taking the action indoors, Lynnhaven Mall hosted the Mall-A-Thon 5k walk on the 28th to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer folks and Relay for Life. Walkers get some “love” here “On The Run!”

This past week featured some “cool runs” in the Summer Sun. Norfolk Botanical Gardens hosted the Tidewater striders Memorial Scholarship 5K, won by Caleb Doan with a swift 15:27. Caleb is not only fast but, as a fan of bright colors when I run, he stands out with his eye catching gear. I heard once wearing bright colors makes you just a bit faster. Must be working for him!

The 24th annual Coast Guard 5K on the Peninsula this past weekend boasted an age group, course record run for overall winner, 47 year old speedster, John Piggott, a good friend of our blog, just missing a sub 17 performance in the humid conditions with a 17:02. The women were led by Mercedes Castillo D’Amico, whom we’ve mentioned here before, with a strong 20:35.

John Piggott- a Master on the Run!

Let’s Go Racin’!

Tuesday, the Peninsula Track Club offers some mid-week fun with the Tom Ray “Predict your time 5 Miler” at Lake Matoaka. This usually means, no watches! It’s also a good way to run by “feel”, meaning finding a consistent pace you know you can run.

Getting Dirty for the Mud Run Saturday!

While the Summer Olympics wind down this weekend, you can crank it up this Saturday. Good Running friend, Brian Sagedy heads up the always popular ASYMCA Mud Run at Little Creek, while up road, The Vineyards of Williamsburg 5K Run hits the road again. Sunday, the Virginia Beach Field House has some good times on tap with VBFH Splash & Dash Family Fun Run. Be warned- there are water guns, sprinklers and a slip and slide to navigate. Soap and a towel are not provided…

Speaking of water fun, just two weeks until the Norfolk Sprint Triathlon in Ocean View, combining a 4-500 yard swim, 12 mile bike ride, then a tough 5K run on the beach. Here’s a big “Good Luck” to those of you in training for this.

Feeling Very Olympic!

I have been locked into WAVY TV and NBC for the Olympics, like most of you. Some great moments(Michael Phelps), emotional moments(Oscar Pistorius), some local joys(Gabby Douglas), along with pains(Get Well soon, LaShawn!). One event that was pointed out to me was the Women’s 400m Hurdles race. I have seen falls on a few of the races but, had to feel somewhat “pre-destined” for Bulgaria’s Vania Stambolova. Guess what happened at the first hurdle? You guessed it. Coincidence?

Time to Bolt

Faster than the 100 meter race, I’m out to keep up with all of you who inspire. Look for our Running Blog weekly here on WAVY.com. Thanks for the fantastic feedback. Keep the good story ideas coming as well. We’ll have our camera out for the next few weeks at some great runs and races. Maybe, I’ll catch you…”On The Run!“

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Crazy Times!

If you were one of the thousands that took part in the Color Me Rad 5k in Virginia Beach, congratulations on doing something very cool last Saturday. Running friends told me that they were still trying to get some of the colored corn starch out from under their fingernails. I ran past there watching the cars making their way to the Sportsplex. I even got a few “shoutouts” from some friends as well.

"Rad" Runners In Virginia Beach!

Up the road, the Colonial Heritage 5K in Lightfoot went to “FOB- Friend of the Blog”,Karen Terry, of Newport News in 18:55, while Daniel Shaye, another great Running friend, made Williamsburg proud, capturing the overall crown, with a 17:33. Over in Newport News, the 5K by the Bay went to Hampton’s Nick Parton,posting a strong 17:24, with Leslie Fedon, of Virginia Beach, The Fastest Female in 21:28.

Sunday, I was helping out the Foundation Fighting Blindness at the Oceanfront with their Charity Walk but, I got there jsut as the JFS 8K and 5K were winding down at 31st street. Congrats to Carl Bruggeman, first overall in the 8k, with a 32:55. Ashley Grosch took the Ladies crown with a 34:01. In the 5k, Chesapeake’s Mollie Turner was the overall winner with 19:32. Running stayed “All in the Family” as Mark Manny was “number one” for the guys with 21:30 but, speeedy wife Stephanie Manny was thirty seconds ahead of him with a 20:09.

Mark Manny "On The Run!"

Time To Go Racin’!

Lots of running going down this week, starting with the Virginia Senior Games 5K Thursday, then Friday the Senior Games hit the 10K. Add in the Track and Field events Saturday and that’s a full weekend! Lee’s Friends Run on the Wildside 5K are at it again on Saturday, starting at the Norfolk Zoo. This has been a good time for all who stick around plus, when was the last time you went to the zoo?

On the Peninsula, the Queens Lake 5K at New Quarter Park dashes off with plenty of strong runners. Out in Virignia Beach, the EQUI-KIDS 5K & Hound Run takes off just off Sandbridge Road and across the line, the 29th Yuengling Nags Head Woods 5K completes a busy Saturday.

Late in The Run...

Feedback Time!

I have been seeing so many great runners in the area out recently, including Masters standout, Tom Purcell from Town Center Fitness, along with several others in my neighborhood. Then I realized, we are closing in on some exciting races like the 2012 USA Masters 8km National Championships on May 19th in Williamsburg, the Run for the Dream Half Marathon, the next day, while the following Memorial day weekend, the Elizabeth River 10k Run blitzes through the streets of Portsmouth. There are SO many NEW races this year, it’s good to be a Runner these days…

Lastly, a big “Good Luck” to the High School and Middle School runners competing at their City or District meets. With classes slowly winding down, the youth of Hampton Roads continue to keep it hot! To quote our Running Friend, Steve Speirs, “Bring your Best!”

Look for our Blog weekly here on WAVY.com or find archived blogposts at onthrunwithflex.wordpress.com. Whatever you’re training for, have an awesome weekend! Maybe I’ll catch you… “On The Run!”

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Away We Go!

Even Easter weekend and Spring Break couldn’t keep many of you off the roads and at the races. On campus, the Monarch 5k at Old Dominion University gave Newport News’ George Fiscella a chance to matriculate to the front with the Overall win in 19:25, while the Ladies were led by Jessica Dinkins with a quick 23:35.

Maryclare Mcquade was fast and swift as the Fastest Female for the Bunny Hop 5K in Chesapeake with a 20:12. Norfolk’s Wes Landfear was the Overall winner, with a 19:08. No resting on this holiday…

In Newport News Park, the first Annual Run for Autism was won by good F.O.B.-Friend of the Blog, Daniel Shaye, who sped through the course in 37:21. Hampton’s Kylee Jordan was the Women’s Winner with a quick 45:41.

Keeping the Autism cause going, the Virginia Autism Awareness 5K run in Virginia Beach was captured by Tidewater Strider Hall of Famer, Pete Gibson with a 17:06. (Been waiting to use that one…) The Ladies Title went to Stephanie Manny with a blistering 18:55. With husband, Mark, who helped set the Guiness World Record at the Shamrock Marathon a few weeks ago, that’s a pretty fast family!

Portsmouth Standout,Ryan Carroll was rolling, literally for VB Team Hoyt in 18:00. He embraces the challenges and really brings clout to Team Hoyt!

Ryan Rolling for Team Hoyt

Football and Track Cross Paths?

Lashawn Merritt On The Run

Thanks again to our F.O.B., Ryan Caroll for posting this: 2008 400-meter gold medalist, Portsmouth’s LaShawn Merritt, has been talking about the Olympics and training for this years event. Recently, he mentioned a random story about a bet with Hampton Roads’ native and current Washington Redskin,DeAngelo Hall.

“He is from the same area as me, and his agent was having a pool party right after the Olympics. D-Hall is a trash talker, so of course he started talking that he could beat me in a race. I just won the gold medal so I wasn’t hearing any of it. He was going to put up $100,000 against my gold medal. He wanted to do a 40-yard dash, but we settled on the 100-meter. Nothing ever came of it, though.” Might have been a fun “dream race”…

Hampton Roads' DeAngelo Hall

Go Get Yours This Week!

Races are everywhere for the next few days. Get historical in Colonial Williamsburg Saturday and race the Duke of Gloucester Street 5K Challenge . Rick Platt and our Colonial Road Runner Friends always put on a good show.

The schedule also hits Chesapeake for the Dismal Swamp Half Marathon. You know Mettle Events’ Ann Hupp has a great race planned. I’ll have my camera and maybe get a quick story. I’ll let you know.

Wanna go to the Eastern Shore? The Run for the Animals Half Marathon & 10K Race gets moving on Sunday. After Sunday….

The Third Monday of April Means One Thing…

The Boston Marathon

For 116 years, runners have taken to the 26.2 mile challenge that ends on Boylston Street. Many of you from Hampton Roads will be making the trip and participating in America’s longest Running Marathon. There are only two ways to be able to run this event: either have a fast enough qualifying time, or raise enough for a charity. We highlighted Ally Speirs and Kate Handley weeks ago, who I am happy to report made their fundraising goals and will be taking Hopkinton, Ashland, Framingham,and Natick by storm. For those of you who will experience it for the first time, enjoy the screams from the Women of Wellesley College to the challenging hills later in this race. They say once you’ve run Boston, you know you belong. Here’s to Fast Times for you all.

If you have a story idea or want to leave a comment, feel free to do it here. I appreciate the feedback. I’ll catch you next time…“On The Run!”

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What a Weekend!
The seasons have changed and The Shamrock Sportsfest weekend was an amazing way to get it rolling. Where do I point out excellence? How about Leprechaun Bob, who on Sunday called out every finishers name for nine hours.
I spoke with him afterward. his voice is doing just fine…

Seriously!

Starting Saturday with the 8k, Julius Kogo blazed the course in 22:34. Rachel Ward was the fastest female in 26:44. Williamsburg’s Andrew Budiansky led the locals from the “757″ in 26:20, while the always speedy, Renee High was the swiftest from Hampton Roads in 29:44.

Halfway There!
In the Half Marathon, Tesfaye Alemayehu crushed the competition with a blistering 1:03:38. That averages out to 4:51 a mile! That’s faster than some of the vehicles during rush hour around here! on the Ladies side, Helen Jemutai was just moments behind with a 1:11:27. Virginia Beach’s Stephanie Manny was the local Ladies Leader in an impressive 1:21:21, while Portsmouth’s Ryan Carroll continues his dominant ways with a Top 20 finish in 1:09:42. Like a fine wine, he seems to get better with age.

Ryan Caroll at Shamrock Half

And The Marathon…

Top Ten for Billy Chorey

Capping off the weekend of over 25,000 runnersand so many festive outfits, the Marathon went to Jynocel Basweti in 2:22:57, with the Women’s title going toTezata Dengersa with a 2:50:01. BIG LOVE to one of our good “Friends On The Run”, Billy Chorey, from Suffolk paced the locals with a Top Ten finish in 2:45:49. When I saw him, he was rolling around Mile Six. Congrats also to Gina McGee, also from Portsmouth. She claimed the Masters Female crown with an incredible 2:59:02 and fourth overall for the Ladies. Fast times are Everywhere!

Gina McGee On The Run!

Going Long!

If 26.2 miles is a bit long for you to run, our friends from Team Hoyt have a fresh view to check out. Big “shoutout” to Bern Roxer, who forwarded me the cool link of Tim Brown and Dennis Welch qualifying for the Boston Marathon through the Team Hoyt VB program. It’s pretty cool to see the runners go by using the time lapse technology, This is the first year locals from Team Hoyt will be in the Boston Marathon. Copy and paste this link to enjoy this fast paced video:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Runners-POV/326441707412970.

Thanks Guys!

Then That Guiness World Record Thing…

Major Congratulations to Tommy Neeson, Joel Bell, Drew Midland and Mark Manny for letting me be a part of a Guiness World Record broken for the fastest marathon by at least five people linked together. The old record, set in 2011 was 3:26:15. After dragging me around for 26.2 miles, we were able to drop that record by over twenty minutes in 3:06:04. I agreed to be part of the team less than a month before the race, when an injury sidelined one of the guys.

Originally. I came in with many goals. I wanted to finish, wanted to not be the one to let the team down, wanted to finish a marathon without stopping, and like a good friend says,”bring my best”. Mission accomplished on all of them. This was my second fastest marathon out of ten. To the guys- “Thanks” for taking this guy for a very cool “long run”.

Drew,Mark,Joel, Me & Tommy On The Run!

Now It Starts!

This week it all gets going with SO many races in very cool places. At the Oceanfront, the fourth annual Spartyka Wounded Warrier 5K takes off from 31st Street. Mt. Trashmore offers up the Cerebral Palsy 5K and One Mile Run. The Peninsula has “speed fever” as well, with the Yorktown Victory 8 Mile Run. Not enough for you? Sunday, head to the top! The top of Dominion Tower in Norfolk with the Step up for the Up Center Run
. You can choose to run up the 25 story building once, twice, or even four times.

For my duathlon and triathlon friends, we’re just a couple weeks from the Virginia Duathlon in Surry. Hope your training is coming along well. Running, Swimming, and Biking compliment each other very well.

To learn more about these races and more, check out mettleevents.com, colonialroadrunners.org, and tidewaterstriders.com.

Feedback

As always, we can’t do this without you. Keep up the great work and I’ll keep sharing more wonderful efforts and stories. If you have a story idea, like our new friend “On The Run”, Bern Rexer, drop me a line. Hit me up with a comment here or email me the info to astrovp@yahoo.com.

Time to go for now, but look for our blog, weekly here at WAVY.com. Keep training and racing well. Maybe, I’ll catch you… “On The Run!”

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No Stopping the “757!”

In case you hadn’t heard, Hampton Roads’ Lashawn Merritt has been cleared to defend his Olympic Gold medal in the 400M for next year. Unlike alot of news, that’s a positive. we wish Lashawn the very best and hope we get a chance to interview him as he preps for London. The world will be watching…

There seems to be a buzz in the air this month. Fall Marathons must be near. Gearing up for them, Hampton Roads Runners have been cracking off some speedy times. Congrats and many thanks to those of you who hit the Oceanfront for the Susan Komen Run this past weekend. With October being the month for Breast Cancer Awareness, it was a wonderful event. That said, Jennifer Quarles, of Williamsburg was the Fastest Female in the Run for Breast Health 10Kwith a 39:59. Skeeter Morris was the Overall winner in 33:35. “F.O.B.s” ,Friends of the Blog, Todd Kessler and Greg Dawson were in the Top Three.

The ODU Accounting 5K left no numbers to be crunched. Chesapeake’s Geophrey Mills was the Champion in 16:36, while the Ladies Winner was Jacquelyne Chantry from Williamsburg sparkled with a 19:10. Coincidentally, her Father is Masters Running Standout, Stephen Chantry. That’s a lot of speed there…

On the Peninsula, the Noland 10K went to JR Cruz, of Yorktown, with a 37:01. the Fastest Female was Diane Haupt in 43:19. Not done yet, until we mention the Grunt Run 5 Miler, won by Virginia Beach’s Chad Shroy with a swift 36:11. Another friend of the Blog, Elizabeth Campos topped the Ladies column in 44:48.

Now, Let’s Race!

This Saturday, you can’t throw a rock in any direction without finding a race. In Fredricksburg, check out the Run with the Law 5K or get ready for the Tribe’s Homecoming weekend with the William and Mary Homecoming 5K. You want something different? Cross the Gloucester Bridge to hit up the 4th Annual Bobby Stewart 8K & 5K in Mathews. Closer to my home, head to 17th Street for the De-Feet Domestic Violence 5K. The Sunset Six Race takes off from Little Neck Swim & Racquet Club for a very cool evening run Saturday. There’s “opportunity”, as my wife calls it, to get two races in one day.
In Norfolk, get in the Halloween mode with From Here to Eternity 5K starting at the Elwood Cemetery in Norfolk. Like that old 1980′s Rockwell song, you might feel like “Somebody’s Watchin’ Me”….

To find out more about all the races around, check out colonialroadrunners.org, peninsulatrackclub.com, j&aracing.com, kalerunning.com, and tidewaterstriders.com.

Speaking of Spooky

Next weekend, our great friends at J & A Racing have the Wicked 10K, with more costumes than you could shake a skeleton with. Jerry and Amy Frostick are back at the Oceanfront again with another sold out race. Be prepared for speed. Wonder if the Ghostbusters car will again lead the race? Who knows….

Going Long and Going Strong

Over the next few weeks, Runners in the “757″ will travel to New York and Washington, D.C. for the New York City and Marine Corps Marathon, respectively. Familiar faces will be everywhere in Washington. Our friends from Kale Running/ mettle Events will be handling some of the timing mats as runners speed by. You may also remember that last year, Norfolk’s Mel Williams,73, a great Friend of the Blog and Tidewater Strider Hall of Famer, has run all 35 MCMs in D.C. In case you missed an opportunity, check last year’s interview and also a preview of the 50 miler he has planned in December:
http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=17296405&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00adef&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0.
I’ll try to catch him in Washington. Maybe another interview? Who knows?
We wish Mel and ALL runners at the Marine Corps and New York City Marathons “Good Luck!”

Choices, Choices, Choices

The second week of November offers up three very cool races, all the same weekend. Right up I-64, the Suntrust Richmond Marathon & Half Marathon blaze through the state capitol, saturday, the 12th. Down in Carolina, the Outer Banks 8K and Buccaneer 5K run Satruday, with the Outer banks Full and Half Marathons on Sunday, the 13th. In Norfolk, the inaugural Norfolk Freedom Half Marathon is on the same day. This area has SO MANY options. I guess we are lucky Runners in Hampton Roads.

Time to Fly

Thanks for all the feedback and emails. Can’t do this without you. If you have a story idea or questions, drop me a line at astrovop@yahoo.com. You can always find my Running Blog, weekly here onWAVY.com, or at ontherunwithflex.wordpress.com. Good luck with your training and who knows? Maybe I’ll see you soon… “On The Run!”

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