Another successful Frostbite Festival cruised down West Washington on December 4th. The dedicated HardyBreed photographer Tom Kulmacz was out there braving the cold taking photos once again.  Congratulations to all that competed!

[Frostbite Festival Run Photos 2011] [Results]

HardyBreed made it out for another great race at the Illinois State Fair.  This time for Abe’s Amble.  Close to a thousand participated in this challenging 10k course, with Brian “The Glass-man” Glass taking the victory for the 7th year in a row.  A big thanks to Tom Kulmacz for shooting photos which are free for the taking once again.

[Abe's Amble 2011 Photos]  [Abe's Amble 2011 Results]

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Another super night at New City! There were 32 riders, including 2 returning (Dave Loyd & Amanda Kidd) & 6 new riders: welcome Connor Ramsey, John Zerkle, Henry Janssen, Chris King, Bill Stokes & Elias Hunerdosse! Thanks again for Adam Wallace on the timing Olivia & Mike Vonnahmen’s son, Tyler! There were many, many PR’s tonight-great job everyone!

Skies: cloudy, storms in the area with rain predicted
Temp: 84 degrees, not too humid
Wind: 4mph SSE
Results from August 17, 2011:

Rider Time Previous PR

Ladies:
Bette Chesser       26:03     26:41
Dee Wise            27:33     27:44
Lisa Kidd           27:55     28:41
Emily Chesser       29:45     31:22
Becky Smith         33:35     34:11
Lois Jazo           33:46     34:16
Amanda Kidd         35:47

Overall:
Rob Brokaw          23:32     23:19
Andy Lister         23:41     23:38
Jake Buescher       23:46     23:37
Lance Kidd          25:39     25:33
Bette Chesser       26:03     26:41
Mark Shea           26:03     25:31
Tom Chesser         26:27     27:50
Dave Loyd           26:45
Steve Schien        26:45     27:22
Mike Vonnahmen      27:02     26:43
Mike Scott          27:21     28:20
Dee Wise            27:33     27:44
Elias Hunerdosse    27:37
Brad Schwab         27:41     29:52
Kenny Vennell       27:46     27:29
Connor Ramsey       27:48
Keith Buescher      27:49     27:39
Peter Wise          27:51     28:41
Lisa Kidd           27:55     28:41
Devon Loftus        28:06     29:40
John Zerkle         28:33
Bill Stokes         29:20
Bob Brandon         29:27     29:41
Neil Glessner       29:42     30:05
Emily Chesser       29:45     31:22
Jacob Brandon       30:10     30:36
TJ Schlouski        31:17     31:54
Chris King          32:56
Henry Janssen       33:28
Becky Smith         33:35     34:11
Lois Jazo           33:46     34:16
Amanda Kidd         35:47

See you in 2 weeks!
Steve Schien

Another great race from Director Lance Cull.  The Parade Run drew over 500 participants.  HardyBreed photographer Tom Kulmacz was on the back side of the course taking photos once again.  Congratulations to all that competed!

[State Fair Parade Run Photos 2011] [Parade Run Overall] [Parade Run Awards]

Results from August 3rd, 2011

Ladies: Time
Nicole Sommer              26:53
Dee Wise                   27:44
Lisa Kidd                  28:51
Emily Scanurra             29:44
Brigitte Cutler            30:25
Becky Smith                34:11
Jenni Gardner              34:30
Lois Jazo                  35:20
Leigh Anne Horvath         39:06

Overall:
Rob Brokaw                 23:19 PR
Andy Lister                23:51
Eric Sommer                24:44
Adam Sergent               25:13 PR
Lance Kidd                 25:33 PR
Tim Shotts                 26:07 PR
Mark Shea                  26:11
Nicole Sommer              26:53 PR
Jeff Williams              27:02
Steve Schien               27:22 PR
Kenny Vennell              27:29 PR
Dee Wise                   27:44 PR
Michael Dwyer              27:47
Nick Fogleman              28:18 PR
Mike Scott                 28:20 PR
Peter Wise                 28:41 PR
Lisa Kidd                  28:51
Clay Crocker               29:11 PR
Eric Wise                  29:22 PR
Emily Scanurra             29:44 PR
Brad Schwab                29:52
Brigitte Cutler            30:25
Greg Huntley               30:26
Craig Timson               30:46 PR
TJ Schlouski               31:54 PR
Tom Selby                  33:51
Bert Barlow                33:58
Josh Billington            34:02
Becky Smith                34:11 PR
Jenni Gardner              34:30
Lois Jazo                  35:20
Mike Vonnahmen             35:35
Leigh Anne Horvath         39:06
Jeremy Morgan              42:27

See you in 2 weeks!
Steve Schien

Thanks to Steve O’Connor  for putting on a great race in Springfield last weekend.  Also a big thanks to our photographer Tom Kulmacz for taking some awesome photos again this year.

[Check out all the Iron Abe and Stoneman Photos] [Iron Abe Results] [Stoneman Result]

Almost 100 degrees & we STILL had 30 riders! Welcome 6 new riders Josh Billington, Cheryl Held, Kelly Hegele, Matt Bryant, Adam Klunick & Dave Holland! Thanks to Adam Wallace & Keith Buescher for timing tonight, allowing me to ride for the first time this season!! On a personal note, I was shooting for a 23mph average & ended up with 22.7 – I’m pretty happy with that, considering the heat! I really appreciate all of you coming out, making this a successful event for us all!

Results from July 20th, 2011:
Wind: 3mph SSW, Very hot at 97 degrees, clear skies.

Ladies:
Becky Smith                34:51 PR
Cheryl Held                35:18
Lois Jazo                  35:37
Kelly Hegele               40:45

Overall:
Rob Brokaw                 23:30 PR
Jake Buescher              24:01
Lance Kidd                 26:04
Mark Shea                  26:05
Mike Vonnahmen             26:43 PR
John Hulcher               26:45 PR
Ted Hamilton               27:27
Dave Holland               28:09
Steve Schien               28:35
Randy Held                 28:38
Kenny Vennell              28:47
Eric Hegele                29:14
Matt Bryant                29:37
Bob Brandon                29:41 PR
Peter Wise                 29:55
Clay Crocker               30:00 PR
Mark Birtch                30:09
Jacob Brandon              30:36 PR
Brian Albracht             30:37
David Kalasie              30:42 PR
Adam Klunick               30:46
Tracy Shelabarger          30:57
Justin Sawyer              32:40 PR
Tim Shotts                 32:58
William Henebry            33:05
Josh Billington            33:32
Becky Smith                34:51 PR
Cheryl Held                35:18
Lois Jazo                  35:37
Kelly Hegele               40:45

See you in 2 weeks!
Steve Schien

Finishers 1, 2 & 3 were separated by only 8 seconds!

A new record for the season was set tonight by Jake Buescher, but only by a second! Finishers 1, 2 & 3 were separated by only 8 seconds! Another great night at New City-the temp was 75, a little windy, but there were 34 riders including 7 new people! Welcome Mike Scott, Ted Hamilton, David Carron, TJ Schlouski, Eric Wise, Justin Sawyer & Molly Canum! Thanks a ton to Mitch Johnson for stopping by & helping at the last minute with catching the rider’s numbers at the finish line—I had missed at least 9 of you, trying to hit the stopwatch & write at the same time! Jeff Williams showed up on an old Pinarello funny bike-650c front wheel & a super-low stem. He only lost about a minute from his best time this year! William Henebry was on his fixie, as usual, but he broke the 30-minute mark tonight! Many, many of the riders set new PR’s tonight, sometimes by nearly 2 minutes-Great Job! Remember, you can find all these results & more at www.hardybreed.com, just click on the ‘New City’ tab!

Results from June 22, 2011:

Temp: 75 Wind: SW at 14, dropping to 7 & cloudy

Name                  Time      Previous ‘best’ time this year

Ladies:
Bette Chesser         26:41     27:12
Brenda Reiling        27:52     28:04
Dee Wise              29:10     29:14
Brigitte Cutler       29:18     29:32
Molly Canum           39:35     none

Overall:
Jake Buescher         23:37     24:36 (23:37 new record this season)
Andy Lister           23:40     24:40
Rob Brokaw            23:45     23:38 (23:38 old record this season)
Dan Billingsley       24:38     25:34
Eric Sommer           24:54     none
Dan Dungan            25:41     none
Lance Kidd            26:00     26:16
Ray Caruso            26:14     none
Trevor Lister         26:37     28:31
Bette Chesser         26:41     27:12
Chad Martel           26:52     none-mentioned that this was with unshaven legs, though.
Ted Hamilton          27:06     none
Brenda Reiling        27:52     28:04
Kenny Vennell         28:08     27:36
Michael Dwyer         28:10     none, but beat his last season’s best by 5 seconds!
Brian Albracht        28:16     28:19
Jason Beeler          28:32     29:30
Nick Fogleman         28:41     29:28
Peter Wise            29:01     32:11
Dee Wise              29:10     29:14
Jeff Williams         29:14     28:12 on a Pinarello ‘Funny Bike’ tonight!
Brigitte Cutler       29:18     29:32
Mike Scott            29:18     none
David Carron          29:26     none
William Henebry       29:31     30:46 on a fixed-gear, as usual but added aerobars
John Nelson           29:56     29:52
Kirk Romanotto        30:05     31:13 so close to that 30-minute mark!
Jacob Brandon         30:43     32:38
Eric Wise             30:59     none
Neil Glessner         31:05     30:05
Craig Timson          32:13     34:18
TJ Schlouski          33:29     none
Justin Sawyer         35:13     none
Molly Canum           39:35     none

Thanks for coming out & I’ll see you again on July 6th!

Steve Schien

Results from June 8th, 2011

Hot & moderately humid at 95 degrees, wind from the SW at 14mph & clear skies, a bit hazy.

Ladies:
Bette Chesser        27:26
Dee Wise             30:13
Lisa Kidd            30:41
Emily Scanurra       31:50
Marilyn Powell       32:09
Emily Chesser        33:07
Becky Smith          35:49
Lois Jazo            35:57

Overall:
Jake Buescher        24:36
Andy Lister          24:40
Dan Billingsley      25:34
Lance Kidd           26:42
Scott Robinson       27:01
Mark Shea            27:12
Bette Chesser        27:26
John Hulcher         27:55
Jeff Williams        28:20
Tom Chesser          28:26
Mike Vonnahmen       28:29
Trevor Lister        28:31
Kenny Vennell        29:21
Jason Beeler         29:30
Brian Albrecht       29:53
Mick McGlasson       29:59
Nick Fogleman        30:00
Tim Shotts           30:05 on a fixed gear!
Dee Wise             30:13
Lisa Kidd            30:41
Dan Eichinger        30:42
Bob Brandon          30:43
William Henebry      0:46 on a fixed gear
Mark Birtch          31:08
Clay Crocker         31:19
Kirk Romanotto       31:43
Emily Scanurra       31:50
Marilyn Powell       32:09
Peter Wise           32:11
Dave Wooten          32:14
Jacob Brandon        32:38
Neil Glessner        32:45
Emily Chesser        33:07
Craig Timson         34:18
Becky Smith          35:49
Lois Jazo            35:57

See you out here in 2 weeks!
Steve Schien

After a week a crappy weather, the sun came out for the 2011 Capital City Biathlon at the Lake Springfield Beach House.  Close to a couple hundred participants did a 5k run and a 15 mile bike with HardyBreed’s own Eric Sommer coming home with the WIN in 56:32.  We also had HardyBreed photographer Tom Kulmacz donating his time to take some great photos on the course.  You can check out all the photos and results using the links below.

Photos

• Capital City Biathlon Photos 2011

Results

Abe’s Mini and Pioneer Sprint Results and finishing photos can be found on “Its Race Time” results page.

• Capital City Biathlon Results 2011

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Photos

• Pioneer Sprint Triathlon Photos 2011
• Abes Mini Triathlon Photos 2011

Results

Abe’s Mini and Pioneer Sprint Results and finishing photos can be found on “Its Race Time” results page.

• Pioneer Sprint Triathlon Results 2011
• Abes Mini Triathlon Results 2011

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HardyBreed photographer, Tom Kulmacz made it out to Washington and took over 800 photos of the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon on April 2, 2011 in Springfield, IL.

Congratulations to all the HardyBreed Rabbits out there that completed the race! Let us know what you think of the photos!

[Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon photos] [Results]

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When

The event will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter Street, Springfield.

What

Some of the topics to be covered will include transition set up, T1 and T2, swimming efficiently, bike and running training including equipment choices and techniques.  Several experts in the field will be speaking and sharing their knowledge including a USA Triathlon Certified Race Director, Ironman Finisher, Ultra-Marathoner, Tri-Swim Coach and ACSM Health Fitness Specialist.  Both novice and experienced triathletes are encouraged to participate in discussion in preparation for the July 30^th Stoneman Sprint and Iron Abe Olympic triathlons being held at Lake Springfield.

Register

For registration information, call Annette at 217-545-7133 or register online at www.siumed.edu/surgery.   For more information about the races, proceed to www.triharderpromotions.com.

Join Fast Forward Triathlon Pro Development Team April 1-3 in North Carolina.  A bargain $449 for an all inclusive, lodging (heated cabins), meals, 30min massage. All you have to do is eat, sleep, train and learn. Find out more at fastforwardtriathlon.com

RACES:
In the Women’s race Beverly Enslow (PBC) just rode away for the WIN followed by Gina Kenny (Turin) and Amy Dykema (Team MACK).

Jacob Schilling, Joshua Mittelberg and Joshua Schilling (all Team MACK) finished 1-2-3 in the Junior event.

The Public Open was won by Jason Goddard of Rushville followed by JJ Kellock and Doug Urbank.

Jason Rassi (Wildcard) just plain out classed the fields in the Senior Open and Classic Cross winning the overall prize as well (MAVIC Wheelset). This guy was so quick I thought I was watching a criterium. MACK member Mark McGeen finished up 5th in the Open and 4th in the Classic. Way to go Mark!!

Eric Drummer (Albertos) seemed to float over the dismounts as he won the Masters 30+ race. Greg Springborn (Proctor) broke away early in the Masters 40+ and stayed away for the WIN. In the 50+ race Mark McGeen took the Gold!

GROUNDHOG PRIME:
Jason Fergurson (Wheel Fast Racing) tackled the groundhog during the Classic Cross and somehow got the wild animal back to the finish line. I heard the little critter was fighting Jason all the way to the line..

Results are posted to: http://www.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2011-100

The SJR ran some nice photo’s in today’s paper. Please visit the following links for some great photos of our event:  http://www.sj-r.com/photo_galleries/x1568450970/24th-Annual-Bill-Jensen-Memorial-Tour-de-Groundhog?foto=5 Also,  http://www.ficksphotos.com and  http://www.teammackracing.org will have action photo’s of the event posted up soon.

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This year will mark the 24rd Tour de Groundhog Cyclocross. Since 2005, the “Groundhog” has been held in memory of William (Bill) Jensen, 38 who died on October 24, 2004 as a result of a skydiving accident near Springfield Illinois. Bill was a member of Team MACK from its inception in 1992 through 2000. Bill was Team MACK’S newsletter editor and computer go-to guy for many years. Bill took up marathon running and skydiving as well as continuing his cycling, and was a fixture at MACK training races right up to the time of his death. Bill qualified for the Boston Marathon in September of 2004 with a personal best time of just over 3 hours. He was truly a super athlete and will be missed by all who knew him.

February 20, 2011 we will gather to remember Bill and to support Bill’s children’s education fund. Each year Bill’s Widow Karen and two young children Josh and Anna attend the event and serve as scorers (Karen and Anna) and starter (Josh). Karen, Josh and Anna hope you too can attend and show your support for one of our own. We hope to see you there. Flyer attached for location and race times.

24th Annual Bill Jensen Memorial Tour de Groundhog

The Springfield Tri Club will be hosting a meeting/social on Saturday, February 19th from 7-10 at PAO Bistro in the Gables.  Everyone is welcome and all members and prospective members should attend.  Springfield’s Triathlete of the Year will be presented with an award (You will have to show up to win).  HardyBreed’s own will be there to talk about Jack Daniel’s Running Formula and getting fast as hell and staying injury free.

Don’t forget to complete the membership application and bring it with you!

SATURDAY MARCH 12, 2011.

Porta Pool Swim Challenge – the morning of Saturday, March 12^th at the Porta High School Swimming Pool in Petersburg, IL . This will be a fundraising eventto benefit the activities and needs of the Porta (community) Swimming Pool. Participants will have the opportunity to swim ½ mile, 1 mile, or 2 miles in a 60 minute period (no awards will be given, BUT bragging rights will be encouraged.) More information to follow. Organizers: Rachel Frost (632-3216) and Therese Meyer-Cox (632-2338).

TIME:

Warm ups start at 8:30 a.m. Heat # 1 will begin at 9:00 a.m. You will be contacted the week of 3/07/11 and informed of your start time. You should arrive at the Pool at least 30 minutes prior to your start time. A warm up lane will be available.

PLACE:

PORTA Pool, 17651 Blue Jay Road, Petersburg, IL

PORTA High School is located on the west side of Petersburg. Turn west at the corner of Rt. 97 and Sheridan Road, proceed 3 blocks and continue up the hill; go 1 more block to the school entrance. Locker rooms are available for swimmers.

EVENT:

The Challenge Swim will be 3,300 yards or 132 lengths; 1650 yards or 66 lengths; and 850 yards or 34 lengths to slowest with two swimmers per lane.

Swimmers will be seeded fastest.

PLEASE RETURN LOWER PORTION WITH CHECK——————————————————

NAME________________________________________________________AGE on 3/07/11__________

ADDRESS_________________________________CITY________________STATE______ZIP__________

PHONE____________________________E-MAIL ADDRESS____________________________________

2 mile seeding time__________ 1 mile seeding time___________ 1/2 mile seeding time____________

[ ] Entry Fee $15.00 per event (Swimmers may choose to do the ½-mile swim as well as one of the longer swims for $20.00.)

*** This is a fundraiser for Pool safety improvements. Your support is greatly appreciated! ***

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND SIGNED THIS FORM! This is not a race—except against the clock. It is necessary to warn you that NO ONE should undertake this swim unless they are physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate safely. This involves yearly examinations by a physician and dedication to regular exercise. I understand this and consider myself an adult legally responsible for my actions and the results thereof. I

Signature of Swimmer_________________________________________________Date__________________________

Signature of Parent/Guardian (if swimmer is a minor)____________________________________Date__________________

Please sign the form and return along with check payable to PORTA Pool.

Mail to:

Rachel Frost, PORTA Pool
17651 Blue Jay Road
Petersburg, IL 62675

For more information, contact Rachel at 217-632-3216 or for myself, my executors, administrators, and assignees, do hereby release and discharge the Director and all sponsors for all claims of damages whatsoever arising out of my participation in the Challenge Swim.

NO AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN – BRAGGING RIGHTS ARE ENCOURAGED!!

]]> http://hardybreed.com/blog/porta-swim-challenge/feed/ 0 http://hardybreed.com/blog/hood-to-coast/ http://hardybreed.com/blog/hood-to-coast/#comments Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:08:40 +0000 Dan http://hardybreed.com/?p=6424 [Continue Reading]]]> For a special one-night event on 1-11-11, Hood To Coast, a documentary about the adventure that is the world’s largest relay race will be in select movie theaters across the country at 7:00 pm CT.

The movie will be shown at Showplace 12 in Springfield, and other theaters. Get your tickets online now. Or take your chances on a sold out show and buy them at the theater.

Hood To Coast is a feature length documentary that captures the spirit of the runner like it’s never been seen before. Following four teams on their epic journey as they try to conquer the world’s largest relay race, we realize that winning isn’t everything in a documentary that takes a celebratory look at personal motivation and attempting the extraordinary. For 30 years, thousands of runners from across the country have gathered for this running world favorite, and now you can feel the pain, relish the camaraderie, and get a taste of the runner’s high in a movie theater near you. Even if you’ve never run a step in your life, this documentary will make you want to push yourself farther than you’ve ever gone before.

Hood To Coast Movie Trailer from HoodToCoastMovie on Vimeo.

The event will begin with a LIVE red carpet featuring running legend interviews, thoughts on the premier event and more. Next audiences will be treated the Hood to Coast documentary about the world’s largest relay race. Finally, directly following the documentary, hear from a distinguished panel of expert runners, Olympians, and running world giants as they discuss their experience participating in the relay and its unique place in the history of American running on a pre recorded panel discussion. Panelist include but are not limited to: Mary Decker Slaney, Bart Yasso, Kenny Moore, Bob Foote, director Christoph Baaden, characters from the film and more.*

http://www.hoodtocoastmovie.com/

300 people turnout for the 2010 Frostbite 10 and 2 miler. We had some great weather conditions considering the cold northwest wind.   HardyBreed Rabbit Tom took over 500  photos from the bottom of the fabulous HardyBreed hill just west of Bradfordton Road.  Let us know what you think of the photos!

[Frostbite photos] [Frostbite results]

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We had another great night at New City tonight! The weather held off for us again-on my way home, I found that it had rained in Rochester, but not on the course! Thanks to my good friend Dave Loyd for coming down from Morton to participate tonight! We loaned him a Cervelo & he tore up the course! We all ate some dust & bugs, as the farmers were picking corn right next to the road. Lisa set a scorching time tonight-because she drafted off every wheel that she could grab! No problem-that is still a hard effort & will make you stronger. Almost everyone had new PR’s tonight-Great Job! Mike wins & is the oldest rider, the slowest rider STILL AVERAGED OVER 22 MPH! We have a pretty fast crowd, that’s for sure!

If you haven’t heard, the current issue of Bicycling magazine (October 2010) has a list of the top 50 shop rides in the country-New City is on the list! But what makes it a great ride is YOU! Lots of friendly people with the same interest and a welcoming environment. Thanks to all of you who have continued to make this a successful event! I love putting it on for all of you & appreciate your participation, your friendship, your helpfulness, and when we make a mistake, your forgiveness. Thanks again!

Results from September 15th, 2010:
Wind was slight from the south, cloudy skies, not humid at all with the temp about 80 degrees.

Rider                      Time      MPH
Mike Vonnahmen             25:31     25.5
Steve Schien               25:41     25.5
Bryan Albracht             25:46     25.3
Adman Sergent              25:51     25.1
John Halterman             25:55     25.1
Nick Fogelman              26:00     25.0
Lisa Kidd                  26:20     24.7
Scott Robinson             26:25     24.6
Dee Wise                   26:32     24.5
Dave Loyd                  26:48     24.3
Jeff Williams              26:53     24.2
Kenny Vennell              26:57     24.1
Rod Dial                   27:04     24.0
John Williams              28:55     22.5

There’s only one session left-see you in 2 weeks on September 29th!

Steve Schien

What a great day for 10k!  The 2010 Abe’s Amble is over and HardyBreed wants to congratulate all the finisher, especially the hardy working athletes that participated in Abe’s Army.  HardyBreed also wants to thank its photographer Tom Kulmacz for another great round of photos.  Show Tom and HardyBreed your appreciation, please comment below or donate a suggested $5 through our donate link.

[2010 Abes Amble Results] [2010 Ables Amble Photos]

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Eric and Dan follow up with a transition run after the New City TT.

Hi everyone!

Glad to see everyone at the Time Trial tonight! We had one of our largest groups at 34 riders! Welcome back Chad & Katie! Also, welcome 5 new riders, Dee Wise, Simon Hwangpo, William Henebry, Andrew Peterson & Jake McCulley! There were 11 new best times set tonight, highlighted in bold below. Remember, there are only 3 sessions left!  If you want to squeeze one in, mark your calendars for September 1^st, 15^th & 29^th!

Results from August 18th at New City:
Wind, SSE at about 5mph. Temp 86, with lower humidity than in the past few weeks. Clear skies.

Rider                    Time      MPH

Ladies:
Bette Chesser            26:23     24.7
Nicole Sommer            27:46     23.4
Gina Champion            27:50     23.4 (PR)
Lisa Kidd                28:21     23.0
Dee Wise                 28:22     23.0
Marilyn Powell           28:45     22.6
Katie McCulley           28:56     22.5
Emily Chesser            30:30     21.3
Lois Jazo                35:32     18.3 (PR)

Overall:
Justin Armstead          23:02     28.3
Andy Lister              23:34     27.6 (PR)
Dan Billingsley          24:33     26.5 (PR)
Eric Sommer              24:41     26.4
Lance Kidd               25:31     25.5 (PR)
Mark Shea                26:00     25.0
Jake Buescher            26:15     24.8
Bette Chesser            26:23     24.7
Mike Vonnahmen           26:29     24.6
Steve Schien             26:30     24.6 (PR)
Chad Martel              26:31     24.6
Tom Chesser              26:37     24.5
Andrew Peterson          26:39     24.4
Adam Sergent             26:47     24.3
John Hulcher             26:49     24.3
Jeff Williams            27.2      23.8 (PR)
Mark Glovinsky           27:26     23.7 (PR)
Matt Dorchinecz          27:37     23.6 (PR)
Nicole Sommer            27:46     23.4
Gina Champion            27:50     23.4 (PR)
Lisa Kidd                28:21     23.0
Dee Wise                 28:22     23.0
Marilyn Powell           28:45     22.6
Nick Fogelman            28:49     22.6
Kent Kraft               28:51     22.6
Katie McCulley           28:56     22.5
Keith Buescher           28:57     22.5
Gene Rupnik              28:59     22.5 (PR)
William Henebry          30:01     21.7 (on a fixed-gear bike!!??!!)
Neil Glessner            30:05     21.6 (PR)
Jake McCulley            30:28     21.4
Emily Chesser            30:30     21.3
Simon Hwangpo            34:48     18.7
Lois Jazo                35:32     18.3

Nice Job, Everyone!
See you in 2 weeks on September 1st!

Steve Schien

John is starting a new fashion trend

Dave Cox and Steve O’Connor put on another great round of triathlons as part of the Abraham Lincoln Tri Series.  Saturday turned out to be great conditions for racing and the Petersburg venue delivered.

Congratulations to everyone that came out to race and support the local races.  Special congrats to Nicole Sommer for her overall win of the Stovepipe and to John Lawyer for his 2nd place finish in the Railsplitter (photo left).

[2010 Railsplitter & Stovepipe Triathlon Photos]  [Railsplitter Triathlon Results]  [Stovepipe Triathlon Results]

The 2010 Illinois State Fair 2 Mile Parade Run was held on Thursday night.  The heat and the humidity were unbearable.   But that didn’t stop a repeat win from Dan Dunbar, last year’s winner, who ran around 9:20. Bryan Glass & Neal Anderson gave him a good race.  There were some difficulties with the timing and results will be posted as soon as possible.  In the mean time… check out some of the great photos from HardyBreed Photographer Tom Kulmacz.

[2010 Illinois State Fair 2 Mile Parade Run Photos] [Results] [Age Group]

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Where: Dublin Pub on MacArthur

When: Monday August 16th, 2010, 6:30 pm

Eric Bean is currently on Team Timex and finished Ironman Arizona in 8:29.  He is the co-founder of Fast Forward Triathlon (FFT) and former head coach of Stanford University Triathlon team.

Eric is currently training for a top 10 finish at Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.

Springfield Tri Club will provide appetizers, tea and soda. A cash bar will also be available.  If interested in attending, please RSVP to Leah Boente-Hulcher at lhulcher@sbcglobal.net.  A head count is necessary!

Photos are not complete, and more will be uploaded over the next couple of days.  I also want to thank our photographers Tom Kulmacz, who has taken photos for us over the past couple years.  Also Kathy Nelson, Dave Holland.  Without their help, we would not be able to share these with you.  So if you do find a great photo, download it for free.  And if you really like it buy us a beer, by donating to HardyBreed with the link below.

[Stoneman & Iron Abe Race Photos 2010] [Dew the Tri for Kids Photos 2010]

Stoneman Overall Results 2010
Stoneman Age Group Results 2010
Iron Abe Overall Results 2010
Iron Abe Age Group Results 2010
Dew the Tri for Kids Overall Results 2010
Dew the Tri for Kids Age Group Results 2010

Find a good photo? Like what you see? Help support HardyBreed, and donate a buck or two.

Memorial’s SportsCare will hold an Education Fair and early Sign-Up Event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday for the third annual Women’s Biathlon later this Fall. I encourage you to take advantage of this great opportunity.

The education fair will be at SportsCare, 100 Chatham Road. It will be the last opportunity to receive a $5 discount off the registration fee. Other highlights include:

• Registering to win a free Garmin Forerunner.
• Getting advice from experts at R&M Cyclery, Springfield Running Center and SportsCare.
• Hearing Dan Adair, MD, speak on “How to be Happy in a Multisport” at 12:30 p.m.
• HardyBreed Rabbits Kim and Steven Graves

[View photos from last years event]

If you need more information about the sign-up event or want to register for the Biathlon, visit SportsCareWomensBiathlon.com.

Saturday, July 10 was a  perfect day for the 31st annual Women’s Distance Festival, a 2-mile race through beautiful Washington Park. A record participation of over 500 women completed the race to benefit the SIU Breast Center.  HardyBreed photographer Tom Kulmacz was on the scene taking hundreds of great photos to share with all of you.  (a BIG thanks to Tom!)  So go ahead I know you want to….Take a look at the 2010 Women’s Distance Festival results and photos.

[View the 2010 Women's Distance Festival Results] [Age Group Awards]

[View and Download FREE HardyBreed Photos from the 2010 Women's Distance Festival]

[Women's Distance Festival website]

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We had another great night: 26 riders (including 6 new people), the rain held off again, tailwind return leg, several new PR’s were set, what could be better?
Welcome back Jason Fergurson & Steve Stone! Say hello to the following new riders the next time you see them: Rob Yogger, Nicole Sommer, Peter Wise, Luke Perko, Don Mallette & Andy Meyerholz! Thanks for coming out & we hope to see you again! Thanks to Tracy Chestnut & her sister for timing tonight! Don’t forget-the results are always on www.hardybreed.com

Results from July 7th, 2010:
Wind was about 12mph from the SSW, Hot & fairly humid at 90 degrees, a bit cloudy with storms in the area.

Rider                   Time   Mph avg    PR

Ladies:
Bette Chesser           27:09     23.98
Nicole Sommer           28:04     23.19
Marilyn Powell          29:27     22.1
Lois Jazo               36:48     17.69     Y

Overall:
Rob Brokaw              23:26     27.78     Y
Mark Shea               26:02     25.0      Y
Jason Fergurson         26:49     24.28
Bette Chesser           27:09     23.98
Adam Sergent            27:22     23.79     Y
Tom Chesser             27:29     23.69
Nick Fogleman           27:51     23.38     Y
Rob Yogger              27:55     23.32
Steve Schien            27:55     23.32     Y
Nicole Sommer           28:04     23.19
Jeff Williams           28:18     23.0
Jason Beeler            28:22     22.95     Y
Kenny Vennell           28:51     22.56
Marilyn Powell          29:27     22.11
Kent Kraft              29:30     22.07
John Nelson             29:50     21.82     Y
Steve Stone             29:54     21.77
Dave Drennan            29:57     21.74
Peter Wise              30:01     21.69
Scott Harry             30:04     21.65     Y
Luke Perko              30:22     21.44
Tim Mallette            32:28     20:05     Y
Adam Newhall            35:01     18.59     Y
Lois Jazo               36:48     17.69     Y
Andy Meyerholz          37:16     17:47
Don Mallette            38:27     16.93

Thanks again!
See you all on July 21st
Steve Schien

Local area cyclist and triathletes featured in the State Journal Register newspaper’s “Be Heathy Springfield” section.  Take a look to learn more about Rob Brokaw, Jake Buescher, Lois Jazo, and the New City Time Trial Series.  And as always you can find the New City Time Trial results posted on our site, along with the schedule on our training calendar.

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