Jingle Jog
December 2011

This year's Jingle Jog was a record-breaker! Somewhere between 40 and 50 people attended. Perfect running weather and a few fun extras helped make it a great event. The standard course was an easy out and back of just under 3 miles. For those wanting a little something extra, they were treated to the "he-man/she-woman" version of the Jingle Jog. (click for more details) Afterwards, we ate food and enjoyed the weather. There was marshmallow roasting for the little ones, a trampoline to jump on, and the zip line was a big hit for kids of all ages. There were around 10 dogs who ran the course, too!  

Thanks everyone, for coming out. You've brought the Jingle Jog back from extinction. I'd like to host it again next year - with a little help from the elves. Carol Wolfe

OTHTC High Desert Ultra and 30k
December 4, 2011
50K Ultra Results   30K Results 
 

Another successful edition of the High Desert Ultra!  Once again we had a blast, sharing our backyard running  trails with fellow runners.  We had 326 of them sign up, and 295 finishers—219 in the 50K and 76 in the 30K.  Most of our runners came from Southern California, but we had 32 from out of state, and a few from as far away as Alaska, New York, and Pennsylvania!  Luckily, we were able to provide them with ideal running weather.  The nasty cold winds that had been bothering us for several days died sometime during the night before the race, and the day magically dawned cool and quiet.

First to finish in the 30k was Bartolome Sequen, 24, of Los Angeles.  His time of 2:03:09 was fast enough to capture the 20-24 age group course record.  Local runner Jennifer Williams was the top female 30k finisher, in 2:47:38.  

Meanwhile, 50k winner Roberto Leonardo, 49, of Lancaster, was battling for the lead with eventual 2nd place finisher Ricardo Ramiez over the first 20 miles.  By Pack Rats’ aid station, however, Leonardo had developed a two-minute lead, and continued to pull away over the final miles.  His finish time was 3:32:00.  Leonardo is the owner of our 50k course record—3:16:37.

           
Bartolome Sequen                                                             Megan Laib

Megan Laib, 31, first-time ultramarathoner and Santa Monica resident, captured first place in the female 50k race, with a time of 3:52:10.   Megan finished fourth of all 50k runners, and now holds the 30-39 F division course record.

Winners of our military finisher awards were Joe Baumgarte of Las Vegas (50k, 4:59:49) and Ridgecrest runner Brett Pugsley (30k, 3:04:22).    

2011 KO Half Marathon
November 5, 2011

25 runners and walkers participated in the approximate 13 mile run/walk, starting at 7:00 AM for a chilly 40 degree start.  Overall female winner in the running event was Stephanie Stites finishing in a time of 1:56:40.  The overall male winner was Jeff Andrus with a finishing time of 1:31:08.  The first place in the female walking event was a tie between Kate George and Diana Sliva with an identical time of 3:39:00.  Congratulations to all of the finishers, many attempting this distance for the first time. Complete results are here.
  

OTHTC Halloween Run 2011

Over 40 runners and walkers, young and old, navigated the 3.1 mile course south of the College, at the Over the Hill Track Club Halloween Run. Many of the participants were in costume. Part of the fun during the event was the Kids Candy Dash where the little ones ran to witch's caldrons and grabbed candy out of them before the witches caught them.
 
               

OTHTC Members Work at BLM Public Lands Day

The OTHTC helped clean up a site at one of the shooting ranges located South of town. We removed approximately 3000 lbs of shotgun shells, and pistol and rifle brass, trash and shot up targets that included TVs, Satelite dishes, furniture, toilet fixtures and other unidentifiable objects. The BLM BBQ'd hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch. The BLM is planning another clean up day in the spring.
 
                           Before                                                             After
  
Participants from left to right, Richard Niska, Rob Enriques (BLM), OTHTC members Terry Mitchell, Andrew Mitchell, Jenny McLaughlin, Don Snyder, Chris Rios, Jo Kajiwara, Eric Kajiwara, and Norm Brunson. Not Pictured Dana Jacobs BLM who took the picture.

Back-to-School Run/Walk
September 3,  2011

Nineteen intrepid runners and walkers showed up on Labor Day weekend to participate in the two-mile run/walk. Everyone completed the hilly course and partook of goodies afterwards. There were graham crackers and scrumptious ripe melon. Photos of the first finishers were taken by Tim Lottis, who also ran the race.

   
                       First Runners                                                      First Walkers
       Grace Williams & Bernie Mondragon                    Ann Rizzardini  & William "Scotty" Broyles

June Breakfast Run
June 11, 2011

18 runners attended the June 3 mile Breakfast Run.

The overall winner was Jenny McLaughlin.

Entrants got to enjoy a breakfast of juice and muffins after the race.

Thanks to Kathy Martin for hosting the event.

Ridgecrest Run and Ride Off-Road Biathlon
June 4, 2011
Ridgecrest, CA

Winners were Steven Pearl for the biathlon and Buzz Baizert and Eddie Cornell for the team biathlon. Click for complete results. Eric Kajiwara has posted more pictures here.

Inyokern 10 Mile
April 30, 2011
Ridgecrest, CA

25 participants showed up this year, on a very windy and cold day for the 37th Annual Inyokern 10 Mile. Thanks for all those voumuteers who helped to make this run a success, and to club members, Scotty Broyles, 82 and John Anderson, 77 for coming out in support of our walking portion of the event!!     ---   Sher Davis-Race Director

Overall winners:
Female Barb Harlow 1:29:27
Male Joseph French 1:05:59

Laurel and Be Hardy 1/2 Marathon
April 9, 2011
Piotr “Buzz” Baizert, first male finisher, Rick Miller, Race Direstor, Sarah Roessler, first female finisher.
LAUREL & B HARDY ½ MARATHON RESULTS

LAUREL & B HARDY 9 MILE RESULTS 

LAUREL & B HARDY  “ENJOYED THE DAY”

Over The Hill Track Club Prediction Run
March 19, 2011
Ridgecrest, CA

  
 Carol Wolfe                                         Andrew Andrade

Participants were told the course distance of 4.85 miles, and the start/finish location in the dirt parking area at the end of College Heights Blvd.  Participants were required to predict their finish time without knowing any other details regarding the course.  The winners were the male and female participants finishing closest to their predicted time.  Participants were not allowed to carry any timing devices which included GPS units, cell phones, egg timers, or sun dials. 

A total of 14 participants ran the event, following the course markings of fluorescent blue and yellow ribbons. The female winner was Carol Wolfe who predicted a time of 59:42 to complete the course, finishing within 41 seconds of her predicted time with a finish time of 59:01. The male winner was Andrew Andrade who predicted a time of 43:00 to complete the course, finishing within 1:02 of his predicted time with a finish time of 41:58.

Mikies Masochistic Trail Run for the
Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation (WEODWF)
 February 26, 2011
 Ridgecrest, CA
 Forty-Five runners braved a cold and windy 8:00 start
Thanks to all for their donations,
Special thanks to race sponsor Gary D. Charlon Insurance for a very generous contribution.
$2203.00 was raised for the WEODWF. 
Click for a write up with complete results.