PEAK Valentine's Run - 02/14/09
DIVISION RESULTS FOR 10K RACE
********** MALE OVERALL RESULTS ***********
1 DAVID BACUS 24 35:31
********** FEMALE OVERALL RESULTS ***********
1 JUDITH MATA 20 46:59
DIVISION RESULTS FOR 10K RACE
********** MALE OVERALL RESULTS ***********
1 OSCAR FUENTES 18 16:15
********** FEMALE OVERALL RESULTS ***********
1 PAM BOYLES 44 BAKERSFIELD 20:07
Race Recap:
- After having a week of on again, off again rain, it was nice to wake up race
day with clear, sunny skies. When we got to the race, it was cold but sunny
and the crowd was large. Before the race, I talked to Robby Baker (Ridgeview
Jr) and Sara Stidham (Bakersfield Jr) and their moms who also ran the race.
Robby is looking forward to the upcoming track season and Sarah plans on
swimming this spring but also said she is recruiting for the fall cross country
season.
- Before the race David Bacus (won 10k) and Ryan Lucker (CSUBer who got
second in 5k) were hanging out together and I joked that it looked like the
winner's podium. I also congratulated David on his fine performance at last
week's BUMR run. He ran a sub three marathon at the BUMR for first place.
He plans on running the OC marathon in May.
- The Rosedale Racers were out in full force and I talked to their coach and
parents about some of their results at the cross country nationals. They had 2
medalist at the AAU National cross-country championship in Alabama back in
December, and a few near misses. 9 year old Joey Fitzpatrick, finished 3rd in
sub-bantam with a time of 11:01 for 3K. Isaac Trevino crossed in 16th with a
time of 11:22 in the 11 yr old race. Jared Ryan finished 36th in the 10 year old
race with a time of 12:09 for 3K, and little Ms. Makenzie Ryan finished 29th in
the 8 year old 2K race with a time of 9:27. Boston Fitzpatrick and Zachary
Ryan were 39th and 48th, respectively in the 11 year old race with times of 12:
04, and 12:40. The Rosedale Racers Competitive Youth Racing Team is
taking sign-ups. More info HERE.
- Before the start, I spoke to John Purcell (Bakersfield Sr) who was out taking
photos for the yearbook. He and I crossed paths a number of times during the
race and I hope to get his photos for my site.
- Oscar Miranda (Wasco Sr) was running the 5k after a long layoff, he had a
good cross country season but got injured late in the season and missed some
of the championship meets. He is planning on running next week's BTC Half
marathon. Last spring he ran a quick 1:23 at the BTC Half and came in 6th
overall. The race for top high schooler should be a good between Oscar, my
son and a couple other runners next Saturday.
- Then the race began with a mad dash to the first turn. After the frantic start, I
jogged over to the aid station (near the half way point of the 5k) and soon the
lead runners came by. Out front was Oscar Fuentes (Cal Poly SLO/East)
Ryan Lucker (CSUB/Stockdale) and Robby Baker (Ridgeview Jr) and this is
how they finished in the 5k (Will discus finish later on).
- Not far behind them was David Bacus who went on to win the 10k. He was
followed by #360 (came in second in the 10k) who was running with the
Rosedale Racers coach (ran the 5k). My son was behind them and came in
third in the 10k. This order remained the same to the finish in the 10k. The 10k
was 6.3 miles instead of 6.2 miles. So everyone's time was on the slow side.
If one adjusted the times, David was under 35 minutes and my son was right
38 flat.
- Now I did not see the 5k finish but I hear it went to the wire and a bit
controversial. The 5k was basically one lap around the campus and the 10k
was 2 laps. Because of the dual courses, there was some confusion towards
the end of the 5k on where the course went. Who knows who went what way
and I hear the finish was a photo finish. In the end, Oscar Fuentes was
declared the winner of the 5k.
- In the women's 5k, birthday girl Pam Boyles won again and got sung to at the
awards ceremony. Check out the birthday singing video HERE (towards the
end of the video). The 10k was won by David Bacus and Judith Mata.
- This race has nice handmade heart shaped awards and a nice raffle, that had
some pretty risqué items plus lots of food gift certificates. Now when it comes
to my son and i can not get arrested. We never win anything and the same
happen today too. I could use the food gifts because Christopher runs 60 miles
a week and is 6'3 and weighs 130 pounds, all he does is eat.
- As we were leaving a real nice winner gave us her gift certificate and we
headed out for a late lunch. The gift was for two meals and drinks at Pappy's
Coffee Shop. Turns out the owner's daughter goes to CSUB and her husband
was real nice and came out and talked to us about the race and such. Then
we sat down for our chicken fried steak feasts. The portions were huge and
tasty. Christopher like the Dr. Peppers in mason jars and the oilfield decor was
very interesting. I really liked their biscuits and gravy and could not even finish
my meal. So I took it home for my chugs! Not really.
- So all in all the day turned out great. A nice sunny day, some fast times and
great prizes too. Plus the proceeds go to the CSUB PEAK Club program. The
mission of the PEAK Club is to advance the professional development of PEAK
Majors by supporting participation in professional conferences at the state and
national level. The club is also dedicated to the development of health and
wellness in Kern County through promoting and assisting community physical
fitness activities.
Some names I recognized and how they did:
DIVISION RESULTS FOR 10K RACE
********** MALE OVERALL RESULTS ***********
1 DAVID BACUS 24 35:31
********** FEMALE OVERALL RESULTS ***********
1 JUDITH MATA 20 46:59
MALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 19
1 137 CHRIS ANDERSON 16 BAKERSFIELD 38:58
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 19
1 217 SARA STIDHAM 17 BAKERSFIELD 56:16
MALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 29
2 194 PAUL ROYER 25 51:47
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
3 168 FREDDIE BINGHAM 35 BAKERSFIELD 45:21
4 195 JON COTA 34 52:04
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
5 218 TABITHA RABER 35 BAKERSFIELD 56:17
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
3 179 BOB BARTON 46 49:19
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
4 237 KATIE NICKELL 44 BAKERSFIELD 1:04:19
DIVISION RESULTS FOR 5K RACE
********** MALE OVERALL RESULTS ***********
1 OSCAR FUENTES 18 16:15
********** FEMALE OVERALL RESULTS ***********
1 PAM BOYLES 44 BAKERSFIELD 20:07
MALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 10
1 17 JOEY FITZPATRICK 9 21:27
MALE AGE GROUP: 11 - 12
1 22 BOSTON FITZPATRICK 11 22:48
2 26 ZACHARY RYAN 11 23:24
MALE AGE GROUP: 13 - 14
4 28 SCOTT VANMATRE 13 BAKERSFIELD 23:29
MALE AGE GROUP: 15 - 19
1 3 ROBBY BAKER 16 16:33
2 4 OSCAR MIRANDA 17 18:11
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 15 - 19
1 47 EMILY ROBINSON 19 BAKERSFIELD 26:16
MALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 29
1 2 RYAN LUCKER 22 16:16
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 29
1 18 CONNIE KING 20 21:37
12 117 BRANDI EVANS 28 36:06
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
5 80 JENNY BRIGGS 41 31:08
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 6 RON RYAN 40 19:17
2 8 STEVE DALKE 47 19:48
3 9 CARL HATLEY 49 20:00
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 59
1 7 BRUCE DEETER 53 BAKERSFIELD 19:34
2 13 SCOTT ROSENLIEB 56 20:48
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 69
5 101 ROBERT SCALES 68 33:15
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 79
1 106 BECKY WHITEHEAD 70 BAKERSFIELD 34:00
Race Preview:
Last year this race was the same day as the Lee Adams Open which was also
held at CSUB. So it was the perfect race for my son, Christopher, to get his first
overall win and he did in the 10k.
This year the Lee Adams Open is following Saturday so the competition will be
tougher. However there are lots of awards for the under 19 crowd in the 5k. So let
Christopher defend his title against the old folks and run the 5k instead. Last year
the medals were heart shaped and the overall winners got nice long sleeve shirts.
♥ Start Time 9:00 a.m. rain or shine
♥ Race Day Registration 7:00 a.m.– 8:30 a.m.
♥ Entry Fee $20.00 pre registered – all events
♥ Entry must be postmarked by Feb. 7 for early fee
♥ $23.00 on race day – all events
♥ Starts at CSUB Icardo Center
♥ Run entirely on beautiful CSUB campus
♥ Children’s Activity Program
♥ Custom awards in these run divisions:
5k: 10 and Under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19 and in 10-year age groups
10k: 18 and Under and in 10-year age groups above
♥ Enter with a friend or loved one in the 5k walk
♥ Great Raffle Prizes
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