2017 January Thaw Race Results

38th January Thaw Road Race
January 15, 2017, 10 a.m.
4.5 miles
Belgrade Central School
Central Maine Striders
 
1. Ron Peck                             28:24
2. Jack Babin                           31:16
3. Peter Wirth                         32:02
4. Gust Stringos                     35:07
5. Richard Beaudoin             35:18
6. Julie Millard                        35:43*
7. Harold Shaw                       35:58
8. Susan brooks                      36:09*
9. Alicia MacLeay                    36:27*
10. Jeff Preble                          37:55
11. Richard Bissett                  38:03
12. Tammy Moulton               38:33*
13. Chad Tracy                        39:42
14. Shara Marquis                  39:52*
15. Lori Kaley                            42:04*
16. Dave Samuelian                46:52
17. Joe Phelan                           48:14
18. David Benn                         48:16
19. Casey Beaudoin                 49:54*
20. Tom McGuire                      50:07
21. Donnejean Puhlman          50:11*
22. Jim Moore                            52:36
23. Ron Paquette                      53:09
 
See more race day pictures, courtesy of David Colby Young and Maine Running Photos:

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By Tom McGuire 

On Saturday, June 18, 2016 former Central Maine Striders club president Dean Rasmussen and every runner's favorite mentor, Ron Paquette, each ran their 35th consecutive Mt. Washington Road Race on a picture-perfect day. The challenging race is a 7.6-mile hill climb to the summit of New Hampshire's Mt. Washington via the Mt. Washington Auto Road and climbs more than 4,500 feet.

For his 75th birthday this year, Ron asked his wife, Donnajean Pohlman, to accompany him on his race to the clouds. Having previously run the hill 15 times, she consented to just one more and both were seen with smiles on their faces before and after the event (see photo at right).

Another longtime Strider couple, Rick and Anne-Marie Davee, had strong performances with Anne-Marie medaling with a second place in her division.

Striders were well represented among the 1,153 finishers. We not only had a strong showing of our runners from both Maine and away, but many friends and family enjoyed the day socializing and volunteering.

Thanks to everyone who came out to volunteer. Beth Pilsbury Bridger, my wife, Lyn McGuire, and I served turkey dinner with all the fixin's after the race, and several runners and their families worked on the cleanup crew. (Were you one? Please let us know by sending an email to alicia@macleay.com, so we can add you to this race report.) 

Congratulations to Patrick Guerette (21:06) and Stephanie LeBlanc (25:04) the top male and female finishers at the 6th annual Run/Walk for Life 5K held on Saturday, June 25, at Thomas College in Waterville. The race benefited Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area and L.N. Clark Inspiration Network. ​
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Congratulations to Chris Poirier (37:01) and Hannah Raymond (41:38) the men's and women's winners respectively of the second annual Quarry Snow Shuffle 5K snowshoe race. The event was held on Sunday, February 7, at Quarry Road Trails in Waterville.

Thanks to all who joined the race or the 1-mile family fun run/snowshoe walk. All proceeds from the event benefited the nonprofit WinterKids.

If you missed this race, check out the March 20th Quarry Storm 5 Mile Snowshoe Race.

Quarry Snow Shuffle 5K Snowshoe Race
February 9, 2016

Place and Name                  Sex        Age       Team                           Time

1. Chris Poirier                  M           42                                                 37:01
2. Hannah Raymond        F            31                                                  41:38
3. Anne Charles                F            40                                                   41:38
4. JP Kennedy                   M           43          Lake George Tri              41:39
5. Emily Bilodeau             F             37                                                   43:05
6. Amelia Conlon             F             31                                                    43:22 
7. Nick Grard                   M            15                                                     44:01 
8. Melanie Smith             F             36                                                      44:10
9. Emily Widor                 F             30                                                      44:10
10. Stephanie LeBlanc     F             46                                                      46:58
11. Vera Maheu                 F            47                                                      49:55
12. Alissa Roy                    F             39                                                      50:30 
13. Kelley Dow                  F             35                                                      52:54
14. Craig Jackson              M           44                                                       52:54
15. Kacia Satchi                 F                                                                        1:10:00
16. Faith Kagwa                 F                                                                        1:10:00
17. James Manzer             M                                                                       1:10:00

More event info and images can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/476243799228493/

Congratulations to Jimmy Minieri (22:48) and Stephanie LeBlanc (25:07) who led the pack to win the HVWA and L.N. Clark Inspiration Network Run/Walk for Life 5K. The race was held May 9 in Waterville and started at Thomas College.

The 5th annual event benefited Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, which serves 27 communities in Central Maine and  provide non-medical support to individuals and their families during the last phases of life. The race also benefited the L.N. Clark Inspiration Network, which helps Maine cancer patients and their families.

Thanks to everyone who came out to support this Striders race organized by long-time club members and race directors Jerry Saint Amand and Donnajean Pohlman.

Congratulations to Ron Peck (30:43) and Rosalea Kimball (35:28), the first male and female finishers at the Quarry Snow Shuffle 5K on Sunday, February 22. The first annual race, held at Waterville's Quarry Road Recreation Area, was put on by Gines Satchithanandam and benefited WinterKids.

36th Annual January Thaw 4.5-Miler Results
January 18, 2015

Congratulations to Austin Landry and Julie Millard, the first male and female finishers of the 36th annual January Thaw road race. 

The 4.5-mile race was held in Belgrade on Sunday, January 18, 2015. Thanks to the 27 runners who turned out for the first club race of 2015.

Congratulations to Barry Hopkins and Rosalea Kimball, the overall male and female winners of the 2014 Central Maine Trail Challenge!

This summer the Quarry Road Summer Race Series and Bond Brook Trail Run Series joined forced to crown combined winners of both race series. Barry and Rosalea had the lowest cumulative times over three Quarry Road Summer Races (one 3K, 5K, and 8K race) and three Bond Brook 5K races. 

Rosalea also was the overall female winner of the Quarry Road Summer Race Series and Barry placed seventh overall at Quarry Road.

As the Central Maine Trail Challenge winners, Barry and Rosalea each received a trail running prize package including:

• Pair of running shoes from the Rail Trail Run Shop
  
• 2014 Bond Brook Tread Fest entry
  
• 2015 Summer Race Series Entry (Full Series)
  
• 1 pair Quarry Road custom socks
  
• 2014 Summer Race Series T-shirt
  

Congratulations, Barry and Rosalea! Thanks to everyone who raced this summer at Quarry Road and Bond Brook.

Congratulations to the 2014 winners of the Quarry Road Summer Race Series. David Currier (fourth from left above) was the overall male winner with a total time of 59:30 over the 3K, 5K, and 8K distances. Rosalea Kimball (third from left above) was the overall female winner with a total time of 1:09:53. 

Thanks to Patrick Guerette (above left), all the weekly race volunteers, and everyone who came out to race the trails this summer.

Overall Winners
(combined 3K, 5K, 8K times):

• David Currier (59:30)
  
• Rosalea Kimball (1:09:53)

Age Group Winners:
(combined 3K, 5K, 8K times):

• 14 & Under Female: Cecilia Morin (1:22:25)
  
• 14 & Under Male: Nick Dall (1:07:25)
  
• 15 to 19 Female: Kathy Lipshultz (1:33:43)
  
• 20-29 Female: Emilie Knight (1:20:42)
• 20-29 Male:  Samuel Redstone (1:04:45)
• 30-39 Female: Linnea Morrison (1:19:26)
• 30-39 Male: Ron Peck (1:02:09)
• 40-49 Female: Tracy Cote (1:17:17)
• 40-49 Male: Greg Goodhue (1:03:42)
• 50+ Female: Julie Millard (1:21:12)
• 50+ Male: Brian Morin (1:08:50)