Sheldon and Schafer win last race in series

Race Commentary by Mary Schafer.... December 5, 2009

And so we conclude a remarkable, record breaking year at the Roxbury Races. Remember our Runner's World article? The 50+ runners each week during spring? The costumes and hot air balloons from the Ed Sandifer Challenge? And so we celebrated the best way we know how--by running up Chalybes. As usual, it seemed like a good idea at the time. Also as usual, Jeff Sheldon took the lead (though powered by unusual rage) and finished first overall in 13:42. Again, by winning he escapes mocking for his arm warmers. Mary Schafer was first on the women's side and 16th overall in 17:45. She was overheard saying, "Why is everyone going so fast? It's our last race of the season, can't we slow down and have fun?" The answer is an obvious and resounding "no". Thanks to our tremendous race directors, Bob Lewis and Scott Benjamin, for their dedication and hard work so that we may all run in Roxbury almost every Saturday. Also thanks to Les Freres Deming for maintaining the website, results, and points as we await the glorious return of WebGuy. In addition to the traditional Roxbury Awards, the Race Report would like to recognize the following runners for their contributions to our races: "There's No Place Like Home" Madelyn Bussom for her sparkly shoes "All Creatures Great and Small" Nate Mahrer for his commitment to the greater Roxbury turtle community "Cool Under Fire" Paul Butler Best Nickname: Charlie Best Dressed: Lynn Zuback "Houdini's Got Nothin' On Me" tie: Dan Lynch and the Bussom Family And, of course, the Chris Norris fact of the week: Chris Norris' refrigerator IS running, but you'll never catch it. Hope to see everyone next week for the running extravaganza that is the Roxbury Marathon, Half-Marathon, and Marathon Relay!

Results from Las Vegas Marathon

LeeAnne Zarger: Chip Time: 6:23:38 Gun Time: 7:02:40 Place: 5641



Thanks to everyone who ran at Roxbury this year. Without runners there would be no races. And thanks to directors Bob Lewis and Scott Benjamin who made sure the races happened - almost every Saturday and almost every millenium. See you next year!

- Chris Deming

Roxbury 2009 Awards

Men

1. Mike Abraham 2. Jeff Sheldon 3. Chuck Rocca 4. Steve Haas 5. Lou Denaro 6. Joe Mendes

Women

1. Mary Schafer 2. Lynn Zuback 3. Eunice Bussom 4. Nora Hulton 5. Jeanne Bartkus 6. Cindy Scannell

Most Improved

Chuck Rocca

Rookie of the Year

Boo Boo

Thanks to everyone who ran at Roxbury this year. Without runners there would be no races. And thanks to directors Bob Lewis and Scott Benjamin who made sure the races happened - almost every Saturday and almost every millenium. See you next year!

- Chris Deming

Roxbury 2009 Awards

Men

1. Mike Abraham 2. Jeff Sheldon 3. Chuck Rocca 4. Steve Haas 5. Lou Denaro 6. Joe Mendes

Women

1. Mary Schafer 2. Eunice Bussom 3. Lynn Zuback 4. Nora Hulton 5. Jeanne Bartkus 6. Cindy Scannell

Most Improved

Chuck Rocca

Rookie of the Year

Boo Boo

Service Awards

Larry Deming, Chris Deming

Race Results

Roxbury Race Series 2009 - Race #40 - December 5 - Up Chalybes - 2.4 miles
place time name age pace per mile
1 13.42 Jeff Sheldon 29 5.43
2 13.57 Cole Rossiter  17 5.49
3 14.42 Brian Vanderheiden 39 6.08
4 14.58 Nelson Azevodo 51 6.14
5 15.10 Mark Losacco 40 6.19
6 15.15 Mike Abraham 50 6.21
7 15.22 Chuck Rocca 36 6.24
8 16.04 Lou Denaro 49 6.42
9 16.24 Steve Haas 54 6.50
10 16.38 Jeff Tindell 59 6.56
11 16.54 Tom Dever 57 7.03
12 17.07 Chris Norris 40 7.08
13 17.09 Boo Boo 32 7.09
14 17.25 Roderic McGahren 41 7.15
15 17.40 David Mariani 46 7.22
16 17.45 Mary Schafer 35 7.24
17 17.51 Brian Gildea 48 7.26
18 18.01 Nate Mahrer 37 7.30
19 18.10 Ed Wolfe  11 7.34
20 18.17 Ben Mattheis 56 7.37
21 18.26 Peter Tep 45 7.41
22 18.26 Clara Wolfe 13 7.41
23 18.33 Nora Hulton 46 7.44
24 18.35 Russ Pribanic 55 7.45
25 18.46 Larry Deming 52 7.49
26 18.48 Jeanne Bartkus  50 7.50
27 19.02 Bob Lewis 45 7.56
28 19.30 Paul Butler 52 8.08
29 19.42 Molly K-9   8.13
30 19.43 Cindy Scannell 52 8.13
31 19.55 Harry Ong 70 8.18
32 19.55 Ginger K-9   8.18
33 19.56 Dudley K-9   8.18
34 20.03 Lynn Zuback 44 8.21
35 20.07 Scott Benjamin 51 8.23
36 20.25 Mario Hasz 61 8.30
37 20.46 Hale Rickman 57 8.39
38 20.48 Greg Pings 49 8.40
39 21.03 Chris Oberhammer 48 8.46
40 21.44 Kim Pollard 28 9.03
41 21.44 Keith Dupree 67 9.03
42 21.58 Janet Hiser 47 9.09
43 21.58 Petula Hiser K-9   9.09
44 22.52 Nathan Ong 13 9.32
45 23.50 Marilyn Fuller 62 9.56
46 26.59 Charlie Euston 65 11.15
47 27.05 Alex White 13 11.17
48 28.05 unknown   11.42
49 35.00 Prasama Sangkachand 50 14.35
50 35.30 Corinne Bellemare 51 14.48
Alternate Courses:
place name age distance time
51 Al Mletzko 68 1.64 27.18
52 Chris Deming 43 1.00 8.27

If anyone has photos or stories about the races, send 'em to chris (at) beatfrequencies (dot) com and I'll try to put them up here on these pages...

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