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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.) 

Notable Results
Mt. Washington Road Race, New Hampshire
Saturday, June 18, 2016

Top Male
1. Joe Gray (58:16) Colorado Springs, Colo.

Top Female
9. Kim Dobson (1:09:33) Eagle, Colo.

Central Maine Striders Members and Friends
34. Ryan Bair (1:15:23) West Chester, Pa.

74. Christopher Pothier (1:23:46) Northborough, Mass

226. Jeff Arsenault (1:38:22) Rumford, Maine

242. Anne-Marie Davee (1:39:27)- South Freeport, Maine

323. James McManus (1:44:44) Livermore, Maine

358. Mark Fisher (1:46:37) Chichester, N.H.

437. Chris Chadwick (1:51:13) West Chester, Pa.

480. Rick Davee (1:53:25) South Freeport, Maine

651. Dean Rasmussen (2:01:54) West Chester, Pa.

1026. Lori Kaley (2:30:58) Mt. Vernon, Maine

1085. Ron Paquette (2:42:14) Albion, Maine

​1086. Donnajean Pohlman (2:42:15) Albion, Maine
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Donnajean and Ron at the start of the race.

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Striders Dean Rasmussen, Mark Fisher, Anne-Marie Davee, Rick Davee, Donnajean Pohlman, and Ron Paquette

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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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Team Hooligan

Place. Name (Time)
  1. Patrick Guerette (21:06)
  2. Stephanie LeBlanc (25:04)
  3. Madison Morin (25:39)
  4. Matt Van Deusen (26:05)
  5. Bruce White (30:05)
  6. Jennifer Lachance (34:51)
  7. Peter Bastow (34.58)
  8. Sara Michaud (35.30)
  9. Mark Jose (35.38)
  10. Jim Moore (40.27)
  11. Shawn Michaud (53.11)
  12. Gary Levesque (53.12)
  13. Kristin Azevedo (54.50)
  14. Darlene Michaud (54.51)
  15. Tracy Welch (54.52)
  16. Lydia Santos (54.52)
  17. Sasha Michaud (54.53)
  18. Sabra Hayden (54.54)
  19. Megan Miklos (55:05)
  20. #280 (55:06)
  21. Anna Pelotte (56:25)
  22. Mike Miklos (56:26)
  23. Jackie Reny (58:15)
  24. Noah Melcher (59:24)
  25. Jessica Collins (59:25)
  26. #282 (59:27)
  27. Brian Gaumond (59.29)
  28. Madeline Provost-Holffman (59.56)
  29. Darylyne Provost (1:00)
  30. #765 (1:01)
  31. Tammy LaCroix (1:01)
  32. Ellie Steward (1:01)
  33. Tom LaGasse (1:03)
  34. Ryan Hiltz (1:03)
  35. Brett Savage (1:03)
  36. Jamie Giuffrida (1:03)
  37. Montana Herbert (1:04)
  38. Joseph Giuffrida (1:04)
  39. Michelle Clark (1:04)
  40. Tonya Clark (1:04)
  41. Jeremy Colman (1:05)
  42. Jan Lacroix (1:05)
  43. Jessica Rogers (1:05
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Stephanie LeBlanc accepts the award as first place female finisher at the 2016 Run/Walk for Life 5K from Susan Roy, executive director of Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area.

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.
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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/
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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.
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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
May 9, 2015 (Thomas College, Waterville)

Place      Time                Name                                   Age        Sex
  1.       22:48              Jimmy Minieri                  15          M
  2.       24:49              Joe Minieri                          46          M
  3.       25:07              Stephanie LeBlanc          46          F
  4.       25:42              Daniel Buck                        41          M
  5.       25:48              Deanna Sawtelle               29           F
  6.       26:48              Holly Wentworth               18          F
  7.       26:49              Kevin Wentworth              48          M
  8.       26:59              Marc Maheu                      54          M
  9.       27:02              David Benn                        69          M
  10.       27:03              John Reynolds                   23          M
  11.       28:43              Steve Carter                      45          M
  12.       28:59              Kyle Keenan                      20          M
  13.       29:08              Tia Timmins                      36          F
  14.       29:09              Erin King                            31          F
  15.       30:08              Ronald Baines                  58          M
  16.       30:46              Emily Gribben                  26          F
  17.       31:25              Adam Lemieux                48          M
  18.       31:46              Eric Thomas                     59          M
  19.       31:58              Bruce White                                   M
  20.       32:23              Stephanie Walsh             47          F
  21.       32:33              Jim Moore                        71          M
  22.       32:41              Heather Fuller                 32          F
  23.       32:49              Brittany Locke                 24          F
  24.       34:58              Mark Jose                         65          M
  25.       36:38             Barb Wentworth              47          F
  26.       37:03             Kiecia Blaisdell                 36          F
  27.       39:15             Taylor Hart                       27          F
  28.       45:40             Barbara Covey                 65          F
  29.       45:42             Anna Pelotte                    21          F
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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.
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Quarry Snow Shuffle 5K Snowshoe
February 22, 2015

Place      Name                     Sex       Age         Team                                           Time
  1. Ron Peck                      M         39          Central Maine Striders           30:43
  2. Ryan Triffit                   M         40          Trail Monster Running           33:23
  3. Rosalea Kimball          F          43                                                             35:28
  4. Sean Case                    M         46          Trail Monster Running           36:14
  5. Chris Poirier                M         41                                                             39:37
  6. Sarah Reynolds           F          35                                                             39:47
  7. Anne Charles               F          39                                                             41:12
  8. Gretchen Morrow       F          30                                                             43:36
  9. Karen Gross                 F          57                                                             45:23
  10. Carmel Collins              F         52                                                             48:14
  11. Craig Jackson               M        43                                                             50:47
  12. Hannah Raymond       F         30                                                             51:32
  13. Rozlyn Poray                F         27           Maineacs                                 56:09
  14. Chelsea Atkinson        F         29                                                             56:09
  15. Alissa Roy                     F         38                                                             56:39
  16. Shelley Doak                F         58                                                            1:19:45
  17. Jan Tricarico                 F         55                                                             1:19:45
  18. Tracey Roberts            F         48                                                             1:19:45
  19. Deborah Mailhot         F         56                                                            1:19:45
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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.

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.
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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:

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

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Great job to all the kids who participated in our weekly fun runs!

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35th Annual January Thaw Road Race
January 19, 2014 
Belgrade, Maine
4.5 miles


1. Rosalea Kimball 29:59 (F)
2. Patrick Guerrette 30:09 (M)
3. Barry Dana 30:17 (M)
4. Ethan Kohn 31:12 (M)
5. Richard Bissett 31:12 (M)
6. Allison Leonard 32:12 (F)
7. Harold Shaw 32:23 (M)
8. Bruce Schwab 32:32 (M)
9. Gust Stringos 32:36 (M)
10. Ron Haney 32:52 (M)
11. Barb Daggett 34:24 (F)
12. Lori Dana 35:38 (F)
13. Julie Millard 35:52 (F)
14. Scott Whipkey 35:56 (M)
15. Myranda Knight 35:58 (F)
16. Gail Clark 36:05 (F)
17. Christal Siren 37:18 (F)
18. Kate Cooley 38:40 (F)
19. Casey Nickerson 39:52 (F)
20. Katie McLaughlin 41:16 (F)
21. David Benn 41:57 (M)
22. Lettie Nickerson 47:18 (F)
23. Jim Moore 48:01 (M)
24. Paula Sawyer 49:50 (F)
25. Donnajean Pohlman 52:02 (F)
26. Mike Brooks 52:02 (M)​
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