By Geoff Hill, race co-director Congratulations to Ron Peck (28:24) and Julie Millard (35:43), winners of the 38th annual, 4.5-mile January Thaw Road Race held on January 15 in Belgrade. Thank you to everyone who helped with the race and special thanks to race co-directors Gene Roy and Ron Paquette. Also special thanks to David Colby Young who comes every year regardless of the weather to take pictures of the race and runners. I could not do it without all the help from our team. 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: ![]() 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.
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area (HVWA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1980 that serves 27 communities in Central Maine. It exists to provide non-medical support to individuals and their families during the last phases of life, to loved ones throughout the grieving process, and to educate the community regarding issues related to death and grieving. Bereavement services are available to anyone who has sustained loss either through illness or unexpectedly. HVWA is volunteer based and community funded.
The L.N. Clark Inspiration Network is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, established in 2008. Its goal is to help Maine cancer patients and their families. So many people need support and services in many areas during their medical oncology journey. Its passion is to lighten the burden and stress for the individuals in a meaningful way. A cancer patient's journey is a massive challenge; trying to get help should not be. ![]() 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
More event info and images can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/476243799228493/ 37th Annual January Thaw Road Race Results
January 17, 2016, Belgrade, Maine 4.5 miles 1. Steve Russell (60 M) 29:49 2. Tess Perry (27 F) 32:19 3. Gus Stringos (61 M) 32:40 4. Harold Shaw (58 M) 34:00 5. Christal Siren (46 F) 34:37 6. Julie Millard (52 F) 35:36 7. Ashley McCarthy (27 F) 36:09 8. Jeffrey Preble (62 M) 37:10 9. Stephanie Leblanc (46 F) 37:51 10. Terrance Hartford (42 M) 37:51 11. Casey Nickerson (22 F) 37:51 12. Katie Cooley (37 F) 41:14 13. Jillian Davis (30 F) 41:41 14. Lori Kaley (57 F) 42:30 15. Katie McLaughlin (31 F) 44:07 16. David Benn (70 M) 45:21 17.Casey Beaudoin (38 F) 45:50 18. MacKenzie Beaudoin (17 F) 45:57 19. Lett Nickerson (52 F) 47:27 Race results courtesy of Gene Roy. Photos courtesy of David Colby Young and Maine Running Photos. View more race photos and videos here. 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. Run/Walk for Life 5K Results |
Place Time Name Age Sex
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February 22, 2015
Place Name Sex Age Team Time
- Ron Peck M 39 Central Maine Striders 30:43
- Ryan Triffit M 40 Trail Monster Running 33:23
- Rosalea Kimball F 43 35:28
- Sean Case M 46 Trail Monster Running 36:14
- Chris Poirier M 41 39:37
- Sarah Reynolds F 35 39:47
- Anne Charles F 39 41:12
- Gretchen Morrow F 30 43:36
- Karen Gross F 57 45:23
- Carmel Collins F 52 48:14
- Craig Jackson M 43 50:47
- Hannah Raymond F 30 51:32
- Rozlyn Poray F 27 Maineacs 56:09
- Chelsea Atkinson F 29 56:09
- Alissa Roy F 38 56:39
- Shelley Doak F 58 1:19:45
- Jan Tricarico F 55 1:19:45
- Tracey Roberts F 48 1:19:45
- Deborah Mailhot F 56 1:19:45
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.
1. Austin Landry (19): 25.41 2. Ron Peck (39): 26.43 3. Scott Potter (35): 28.03 4. Peter Wirth (20): 31.05 5. Erik Seastead (58): 32.47 6. Gust Stringos (60): 33.09 7. Matthew Stone (29): 34.43 8. Rich Beaudoin (37): 34.54 9. Julie Millard* (51): 35.06 10. Jeffrey Preble (61): 35.58 11. Mackenzie Beaudoin* (16): 37.46 12. Jason Rhoda (25): 37.47 13. Craig Garofalo (33): 38.27 14. Casey Nickerson* (21): 39.32 15. Joanie Rhoda* (61): 39.43 16. Missy Begin* (43): 41.59 17. Hazel Labbe* (42): 41.59 18. Jessica Dyer* (30): 42.53 19. Kate Cooley* (36): 44.16 20. David Benn (69): 45.36 21. Casey Beaudoin* (37): 45.52 22. Tom McGuire (68): 45.53 23. Jillian Davis* (29): 47.13 24. Lettie Nickerson* (51): 47.33 25. Jim Moore (71): 52.33 26. Donnajean Pohlman* (63): 53.09 27. Ron Paquette (73): 53.09 All photos and video courtesy of David Colby Young and Maine Running Photos. | ![]() |

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.
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)
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