RACE RESULTS AND PICTURES ON FACEBOOK

The majority of the club's race results and pictures are on our Facebook page. It is much easier to post to FB, along with numerous pictures. Plus, everyone who is a member can post their own pictures and results. For our local events, I will continue to post them here. (Please note that sometimes the race results do not post correctly such as the 2011 Swamp Run. I apologize that they are a " jumbled up mess"
but after numerous attempts at trying to type them on individual lines, I finally gave up.)

If you are on FB but not on the club's FB page, go to Okefenokee Track Club and click "Like".
(I was not able to change the page to Okefenokee Track & Cycling Club
without starting over, but I was able to use our new logo.)

WEEKLY BIKE RIDES

MONDAYS: 6pm - Meet at water tower by Atlantic Coast Bank (f/k/a ACFCU). Ride to Ruskin via
8 Mile Post Rd. Light traffic. Easy 18-24 mile ride, no drops, all abilities. Contact: Ron Crosby

WEDNESDAYS: 6-6:15 pm - Leave from OTC (back parking lot near new Allied Health Building).
Everyone is welcome! No-drop, 20+ mile ride. Contact: Amanda Dryden

SATURDAYS: Leave from Atlantic Coast Bank to Manor and back via Swamp Road, 62 miles, turnaround in Manor at Moore's convenience store, light traffic. Everyone welcome! No-drop ride. Contact: Ron Crosby

SUNDAYS: (Trail Rides - Fat Tire Bikes) 2pm - Meet in Swamp Park parking lot.
Dirt and trails (state access roads only), 10+ miles. Contact: Ron Crosby

ADDITIONAL WEEKLY RIDES:
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY - Meet At Swamp Park Entrance, leave at 4pm, 5 mile warm-up,
turnaround at Park Welcome Center, cross over Jax Hwy to Brunswick Hwy & back, 24-25 miles.

MONDAY - Big gear, various workouts, speeds 20-22.

WEDNESDAY - Group Ride is generally full group taking one mile pulls over the 35 mile course
or sit in & draft. No pressure to pull. Speeds 22-30 with breakaway possible.

FRIDAY - Recovery day/easier group ride, generally no drop, same distance.

WEEKEND - Longer rides, varies depending on who and what races are going on. Come join us!
Contact: Moi Monroe

WEEKLY SPEED WORK

TUESDAYS: Meet at the Ware County Middle School track around 5:30 pm. All abilities are welcome! Something different each week. Will start at the track, then move to road work.

Boston Mini Marathon - Boston, GA

On October 30, 2010, Don Varnadore and Debbie Yawn traveled to Boston, GA for the Boston Mini Marathon. Don set a PR time of 1:57 in the 13.1 mile race. Debbie finished 3rd in her age group with a time of 2:32.
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35th Annual Marine Corps Marathon

Four members of the Okefenokee Track & Cycling Club traveled to Washington, D.C. on October 31, 2010, to participate in the 4th largest marathon in the U.S. and 8th in the world. With almost 30,000 runners, the 26.2 mile scenic course began at Arlington Cemetary. The uphill finish landed runners at the site of the Iwo Jima Memorial with a Marine Lieutenant placing a commemorative medal around the neck of each finisher.

Completing the marathon were Cheryl Monroe with a time of 4:11, Mary Woodruff - 4:26, Robin Smith - 4:46, and Clay Culp - 4:46. Mary ran as a fundraiser for the Semper Fi Fund.
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Racing for Pinks 2010


Approximately 62 runners participated in this year's Racing for Pinks 5K on October 23. The Women's Service League organized the race with Tiffany Warren as race director.

MALE RESULTS:
Overall Winner: Brandon Lundin
Masters Winner: Dewayne Walsh
10 and under: 1st: Ty Everson
11-14: 1st - L. J. Fullard; 2nd - Jeremy Gibson; 3rd - Jack Teston
15-19: 1st - Ashe Kelly; 2nd - Mark McLeod; 3rd - Joshua Holcombe
30-34: 1st - Barry Barnes; 2nd - Jason Gerard; 3rd - Jarrad Everson
35-39: 1st - Bret Campbell; 2nd - Brian Herrin; 3rd - Kevin Wellington
40-44: 1st - Kevin Thomas; 2nd - Ken Malek; 3rd - Anthony Kawiowsky
45-49: 1st - Chuck Womack; 2nd - Trey Jones; 3rd - Trent Cady
50-54: 1st -Reuben Flanders; 2nd - Tommy Banks
55-59: 1st - Don Varnadore; 2nd - James Perry
60-64: 1st - Mike Porter; 2nd - Larry Godair; 3rd - Rusty Ganas

FEMALE RESULTS:
Overall Winner: Katelyn Chancey
Masters Winner: Cheryl Monroe
10 and under: 1st - Caroline Herrin; 2nd - Natalie Herrin; 3rd - Lanie Bennett
11-14: 1st - Michelle Hester; 2nd - Harlee Bagley
15-19: 1st - Jennifer Cumbus; 2nd - Minerba Avregun; 3rd - Tia Ponsel
20-24: 1st - Rebecca Brown; 2nd - Kaithlyn Campbell; 3rd - Afiya Paige
25-29: 1st - Erica Dean; 2nd - Lynada Taylor; 3rd - Kristen Thomas
30-34: 1st - Tasha Musgrove; 2nd - Allison Herrin; 3rd - Marie Watkins
35-39: 1st - Jennifer Smith; 2nd - Neile Bennett; 3rd - Denise Brown
40-44: 1st - Lesley Wheeler; 2nd - BJ Pyrzenski; 3rd - Melinda Andrews
45-49: 1st - Melinda Gillis; 2nd - Alisia Gibson; 3rd - Venus Burton
50-54: 1st - Carola Jones; 2nd - Lynn Dudley; 3rd - Chan Peacock
55-59: 1st - Jan Hughes; 2nd - Nancy Porter; 3rd - Patty Carter
60-64: 1st - Mary Woodruff; 2nd - Shirley Taylor
65-69: 1st - Carolyn Carter; 2nd - Sandra Lee

Winner of the 1 mile run run was Cassie Fullard. 2nd Photo is of students from Midway and Blackshear Elementary Schools.
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Race for Fetal Hope - October 16, 2010


Debbie Yawn, Don Varnadore and Kathy Williams traveled to Jacksonville, FL to participate in the Race for Fetal Hope by Wolfson Children's Hospital and Nemours. With a field of 376 runners, Don finished with a time of 24:17, Debbie 30:03, and Kathy 33:14.

PHOTO: Don Varnadore and Debbie Yawn
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2010 Come Smell the Coffee 5K Run-October 9

Six members raced the Come Smell the Coffee 5K at Coffee General State Park in Douglas, GA. The cool temperatures helped runners with the very hilly course. All six members placed first in their respective age division.
PHOTO: L-R: Debbie Yawn, Don Varnadore, Denise Crosby, Ron Crosby, Dewayne Walsh, Amanda Walsh
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Livestrong Day - October 2, 2010

Members of the Okefenokee Track & Cycling Club celebrated Livestrong Day with a 24-mile ride along the Okefenokee Swamp. It originated at Laura S. Walker State Park to the Swamp Park and back. There were 7 adults and 2 youth. Allen Smith organized the ride to not only observe Livestrong Day but in honor of his mom who passed away in 2006 from lung cancer.

PHOTO: L-R: Mary Beth Strickland, Russell Keaton, Amanda Dryden, Denise Crosby, Janna Summeral-Smith, Ron Crosby, Allen Smith.
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4th annual Harvest Run 5K

The 4th annual Harvest Run 5K took place at First Baptist Church Waycross on the evening of August 28, 2010. There was a good turnout for the 1 Mile Fun Run and the 5K Run/Walk. All proceeds are to benefit Mary Street Mission. This is a Christian mission group that assists many struggling members of the community with food, clothing, vouchers, while also providing them with with encouragement and Christian counseling. Once again, the OTCC represented the club by taking home winning trophies.
There was also a drawing for a basket with lots of goodies, including a free entry for next year's Heels and Wheels Megan's House Duathlon Challenge. To qualify, you had to compete in the duathlon and Harvest Run that day. Congratulations to Cheryl Monroe for winning the grand prize!
Many thanks to OTCC'ers Kevin and Barry Barnes for all of their hard work in putting this race together, along with the many volunteers.
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Heels and Wheels for Megan's House Duathlon Challenge-August 28, 2010

The OTCC was well-represented in the Duathlon, which included a 2 mile run, followed by a 13 mile bike, and finished with another 2 mile run in and around Laura S. Walker State Park. More importantly, the athletes helped to fund a worthy cause through Easter Seals Southern Georgia. Funds are used for respite care/family support for primary caregivers of individuals with disabilities. This organization was very appreciate of the assistance. (Ron Crosby)

For full race results, please go to: www.drcsports.com/ARCHIVE/2010/heels.shtml.
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Camp Reveille 2010




Hot and humid temperatures did not slow the 2010 Reveille Runners in their 1-Mile Fun Run hosted by the Okefenokee Track and Cycling Club. The July 15th event had the over 100 campers and counselors logging in their personal best times at Laura S. Walker State Park. Each participant received a medal with the overall top three receiving trophies. The event was preceded by running activities on Monday and Tuesday at LSWSP for the Reveille Runners. Special thanks to track club members Ron and Denise Crosby, Allen Smith, Ben Bennett, Elizabeth Monroe, Amanda and Shayna Dryden for their assistance in the 1 mile fun run.

Thanks,
Mary K. Woodruff
(I have not had a chance to work on the slideshow. Thanks for your patience! Denise)
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Jekyll Island Tidelands Turtle Trot 5K


Debbie Yawn and Don Varnadore participated in the Jekyll Island Tidelands Turtle Trot 5K on July 10, 2010.
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