Los Angeles Marathon
March 4, 2001
Here are the LA Marathon results for local runners as posted on the web site "lamarathon.com". See the stories and pictures below.
LA Marathon Results
   
Age
Sex
10k
1/2
30k
Chip time
Clock time
John Anderson
Ridgecrest
67
M
1:10:51
2:32:49
3:44:30
05:26:18
05:31:33
David Blackburn
Ridgecrest
46
M
1:41:23
3:25:23
4:43:45
06:11:30
06:20:05
William Brickner
Ridgecrest
28
M
1:09:54
2:13:49
3:11:03
04:18:26
04:26:59
David Brindeiro
Ridgecrest
48
M
1:16:47
2:38:46
3:48:00
05:20:30
05:29:05
Curtis Davis
Ridgecrest
36
M
0:57:14
2:01:58
2:56:08
04:08:49
04:10:24
Dan Goriesky
Ridgecrest
44
M
0:57:13
2:01:57
3:02:47
04:34:13
04:35:47
Melvin Miles
Ridgecrest
64
M
1:13:48
2:34:45
3:59:35
05:53:09
05:58:25
Dianne Rindt
Ridgecrest
56
F
1:07:10
2:21:08
3:31:06
05:20:52
05:25:43
Thomas  Rindt
Ridgecrest
55
M
1:07:03
2:21:09
3:31:07
05:20:52
05:25:43
Thomas Rindt
San Luis Obispo
33
M
1:07:10
2:21:09
3:31:07
05:20:53
05:25:43
Chris Rios
Ridgecrest
58
M
1:10:51
2:32:50
3:49:49
05:26:17
05:31:32
Janet Toler
Ridgecrest
32
F
1:03:14
2:07:33
3:06:37
04:28:40
04:33:27
Carol Wolfe
Ridgecrest
40
F
1:03:14
2:14:00
3:16:07
04:35:51
04:40:34
Frank Wu
Ridgecrest
62
M
1:20:05
2:51:11
4:10:35
06:15:22
06:22:05

 
Running the LA Marathon
March 4, 2001
By Tom and Dianne Rindt
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"Rain starting Saturday night, with hard rain all day Sunday." That was the weather report for the day of the LA Marathon. We (Tom, Dianne and son Tom) were prepared for the worst. Young Tom decided that the LA Marathon would be his first, and of course being good parents, we told him we would accompany him. It turned out the rain didn't materialize until we started for home, for which we are very thankful.

We lined up for the photo before the start, and then jammed into the starting chute for the gun. We planned on running about 10 minute miles, but could only get up to the 12 minute mile section. It probably didn't matter much, because our times would be determined by "chip time"-- starting when our little feet crossed the start line.

We were cruisin' and went through the first 10 miles pretty close to our planned 10 minute pace. We had a good view of the crowd spread out ahead of us headed up the little hill. The fans were great. This group of senior citizens were out cheering on the runners from their wheel chairs. At some of the water stops the helpers were so enthusiastic and cute you had to take water from them whether you needed it or not.

Unfortunately somewhere between 15 and 20 miles son Tom started having leg cramps. This necessitated a number of stops to try stretching the muscles out. He persevered trough the end of the run, and we were delighted to turn the final corner and see the finish line a little over a block away. Of course after the finish we were all smiles for the post race picture. At the end of the run, son Tom was already talking about the next marathon. I don't think we did that until a few days (weeks?) after finishing our first ones. I suppose this means that we'll be doing another one too.

I got the whole enchilada at the LA Marathon
March 4, 2001
By Janet Toler

First of all, I went to LA with excellent company??John Anderson, Chris Rios, Carol Wolfe, and Frank Wu. I wasn't sure what to expect because this was my first marathon, but I did have some predetermined goals: 1. Finish. 2. Finish within 4:30 (optimistic goal 4:00, lost on mile 18). 3. Feel good afterwards. (Not! Is it even possible?)

I brought advice given to me throughout my long training runs and headed out to the starting line. The weather held out nicely. Cool but not cold with a breeze. Great running weather for me. Carol and I literally started out hand in hand making it to the starting point together. I felt good the first 15 miles into the run. I thought of Randy every time a runner decided abruptly they needed a drink. It was fun to look around and see all the different people and exciting to see the enthusiasm of the crowds as we passed.

By mile 18, I was beginning to slow and bagged my four-hour goal. I remembered Carol telling me, "Remember, there will always be other races." At mile 21, I started to wonder what the heck I was doing and could my quads and calves get any harder. Elaina, sorry, there was no way I could raise my hands and yell, "I am happy." By mile 22, I was wondering where that extra strength and energy Mark told me I would have from my last long run. By now, I was running-walking. I allowed myself to walk 2 minutes and try to run out the mile. Then I switched to "if you run to that street light, you can walk to the next" and so on. I was ecstatic when I finally saw mile marker number 25, gave a huge sigh of relief, and finished in under 4:30 (chip time) by the skin of my teeth. I felt like? _ _ _ (rhythms with rap).

Afterwards, all I wanted to do was to sit down, but I feared I would never get back up again. I walked slowly to our meeting point. I thanked GOD for sidewalk ramps and bathroom stalls with hand rails. I didn't realize that pushing oneself physically could be so rewarding and fun. I am ready to go back to try to beat my time.
I think I am sick in the head. All I can say is, "WILD WILD WEST."

First Annual California City Airport Perimeter 5K Run
March 17, 2001
By Sig Nakashima

On March 17, five OTHTC runners and walkers participated in the California City Airport 5K. They were Mel Miles, John Burmeister, Jim and Barbara Murray, and me, Sig Nakashima. The race director announced at the start that, to make it safe for us, they had to extend the run all the way around all the runways, and that ended up being over 5K--3.5 miles to be exact.

The weather was perfect. A good crowd turned out to meet the M.C., the commanding officer of Edwards Airforce Base, who fired the gun for the start of the race. We ran with a group of about 20 young men and women who were dressed in black coveralls and were chanting army type chants all the way. Someone said they were from the California City prison. John asked if they worked there or lived there. Fortunately, they worked there!

Our group from Ridgecrest did well. Mel won first in his age group; John B. came in third in the same age group; Barbara finished first in her age group; and I finished first in my age group. Jim walked all the way and actually beat me! They did not have a category for walkers or he definitely would have finished first in his age group.

They had age groups ending with 60+. When they called off the winners in my category, three women received medals and ribbons, and I seemed not to have placed at all. Jim said, "Sig, I know you beat those people." So I asked at the computer-van whether they had just happened to put me in with the men's group. They checked and said, "Yep! We did!" I belatedly got a nice first-place plaque.

It was an enjoyable day, and we may just go back next year!


Coyote Chase 2 Miler
3/31/01
Cerro Coso Community College

Runners
Overall Winner-Tom Miller (49) 15:34.  First Female-Julie Bludek (19) 20:26.

Male Under 20   Female Under 20  
1.  Pat Harlow (13) 15:43 1.Jessica Holden (19) 25:07
2.Stephen Harlow (10)  16:29 2.Briana Todd (12)  29:14
3.Brian Wiley (12)  18:38    
Male 20-29   Female 20-29  
1.Bill Brickner (28)  16:03 1 Christina Vega (20)  21:55
2.Victor Jengen (20)  20:04 2.Kimberley Vang (21)  33:32
3.Thomas Robb (21)  35:08    
Male 30-39   Female 30-39  
1.Ron Prusia (39)  18:14 1.Joanne Greenwood (30)  30:07
Male 40-49   Female 40-49  
1.Rocky Derush (48)  18:48 1.Barb Harlow (40)  23:48
2.Peter Wiley (47)  20:04 2.Gina Peters (40)  24:44
3.Shawn Peters (41)  23:19 3.Carol Wolfe (40)  25:27
Male 50-59   Female 50-59  
1.David Boaz (54)  16:31 1.Lynn Boaz (53)  21:00
    2.Nancy Webster (58)  21:05
    3.June Wasserman (53) 23:20
Male 60-69   Female 60-69  
1.Mel Miles (64) 18:24 1.Dianne Dilley (60)  30:06
2.Dennis Burge (65)  20:44    
Male 70-79      
1.William Broyles (72) 21:25    

Walkers
Overall Winner-John Burmeister (65) 25:31.  First Female-Dana Howell (35) 30:09.

Male Under 20   Female Under 20  
1.Erik Lugo (18)  30:16 1.Rhonda Reaves (19)  30:17
2.Steven Senior (12)  33:56 2.Michelle Greenwood (10)  35:25
     Female 20-29  
    1. Toye Gossett (27) 37:47
    2.Sarah Purcell (22)  37:51 
    3.Carrie Powers (29) 37:58
Male 30-39   Female 30-39  
1.Paul Howell (32)  30:08 1.Joan Troublefield (36)  32:17
    2.Stacie Fisher (32) 34:06
    3.Dorren Musser (34) 37:51
Male 40-49   Female 40-49  
1.John Dial (46)  34:29 1.Ann Pannuto (40)  34:24
2.Wynn user (48)  36:47 2.Kirsh Wright (41)  34:24
3.Brue Brown (42)  47:45 3.Denise Ritchie (43)  37:59
Male 50-59      
1.Mike Greenwood (53) 35:12    
2.James Peyton (50) 37:36    
Male 60-69   Female 60-69  
1.Dell Braun (68)  27:43 1.Bonnie Hart (62)  31:53
2.Jim Murray (66) 30:05 2.Joan Renner (66)  38:03