USATF Mountain Circuit Race

June 13, 2005
Dave Dunham
Results

The USATF NE mountain circuit moved to Vermont on June 11 for the fourth race in the six- race circuit.  Paul Low (CMS) led the way as 80-degre temperatures and oppressive humidity had many running conservatively ove the 3.7 mile course from the base to summit of Ascutney Mountain Low the 2004 US mountain champion took the lead at about halfway and powered to the fourth fastest time ever at Ascutney.  His 29:27 had him thirtee seconds clear of Eric Morse (CMS).   Morse is the course record holder an his 29:50 was the seventh fastest time ever, and a new course record for 40 runners.  Mike Casner formerly held the record at 31:26.  Dave Dunham (CMS)Peter Orni (CMS) was the top 60+ in 45:03, which is the third best ever for that age group.

Suzy West (CSU) took the win in 38:00.  Here time was the fourth fastest ever run.  She also topped the 40+ age group, running the second fastest time; only her course record of 36:52 is faster.  Donna Smyth (CSU) was
second in the 40+ running the eight fastest time, she now holds four of the top eight times for the 40+ age group.

In USATF Team competition, the Central Mass. Striders took the victory with a perfect six points (three runners score based on finishing position).  CMS took the top six spots in the race.  The North Medford Club and Moose Milers and Marathoners battled for second with NMC taking it 28 to 35 points.  The NMC also tied CMS in the 40+ competition, both scoring 28 points.  NMC won the 50+ team competition with 95 points to the Gate City Striders 106.

In the series thus far Paul Low leads the men's open with 295.83 points with Kevin Tilton close behind with 292.62 points.  Dave Dunham leads the 40+ crowd with 356.36 points, with Dave Audet (NMC) second with 332.95 pints. They currently have the most points in any category, with the maximum bein 400 points.  Suzy West leads the women's 40+ (and has the most points fo any women's category) with 313.86 points.  Donna Smyth is second with 286.6 points.  The women's open leader is Kathy Hurst with 282.19 points Jacqueline Keith leads the 50+ with 199.84 points.  Richard Stockale (MMM is the top 50+ man with 280.88 points.  Eldon Burkinshaw (GCS) leads the 60 with 246.03  points, and Paul McDermott (NMC) leads the 70+ with 141.1 points.  After four races there are 25 runners who have run each race.

 
The circuit continues on June 25 at Northfield, MA at 9:00.  The race features a multi loop course with climbs and descents.  The entire course is trail, with generally good footing.  The final race of the circuit will be at Mt Cranmore on August 7.


Circuit 1996-Present notes:

  • Richard Stockdale continued his streak of consecutive circuit races.  He
    finished his 25th race encompassing the circuit from 2000 - Present. 
  • The next longest active "streaker" is Emer O'Donoghue who completed her 22nd circuit race this weekend.  She has not missed a race between 2001 and present. 
  • Laurel Shortell has the next longest active streak with 19.
  • Eldon Burkinshaw continues to lead the "Most Finishes" category with 33.
  • Dave Dunham and Fred Ross have 32 finishes each. 
  • Donna Smyth leads the women with 26 finishes. 
  • Dunham leads the "Most Points" category breaking three thousand points this weekend (3083.47). 
  • Six time circuit winner Eric Morse is second with 2490.76. 
  • Fred Ross passed two thousand points at Ascutney (2017.59) to hold onto 6th place. 
  • Donna Smyth leads the women with 1813.04 points, with Suzy West close behind with 1809. 
  • Laurel Shortell (WMAC) recently passed one thousand points (1043.16) as she holds onto 5th place for women. 
  • Greg Carson, who missed his first race this year, also recently passed one thousand points (1036.26).

Cheers,
Dave Dunham
Assistant to Richard Bolt USATF NE Mountain circuit chair
Pl Cat   Time   Name   Age Sx City St Club
37 M4049 73.52 1:11:18 k Steven Andrews 45 M Etna NH
27 M4049 78.61 1:06:41 k David Audet 40 M Concord NH NMC
18 M40-49 83.73 30:26:00 w David Audet         NMC
6 M4049 88.23 1:16:12 P DAVID AUDET 40 M CONCORD NH nmc
8 M4049 82.38 35:45:00 A David Audet 40 M Concord   NMC
22 M4049 68.86 42:46:00 A Mark Baillargeon 42 M Chicopee   EORC
118 M7099 57.96 1:30:26 k Peter Beckett 70 M Henniker NH  
119 F20-39 60.7 41:59:00 w Lori Berkey         NMC
26 M50-59 78.29 32:33:00 w Ron Blenkhorn         CMS
73   66.55 1:18:46 k Keith Bockus   M Hubbardston MA MMM
75 M5059 68.87 1:37:38 P Keith Bockus 52 M Hubbardsto MA mmm
4 M3039 95.42 0:54:56 k Richard Bolt 34 M Nashua NH CMS
3 M3039 96.67 30:28:00 A Richard Bolt 34 M Nashua   CMS
145 M3039 52.16 1:40:29 k George Boudreau 36 M Ware MA CMS
166 M20-39 55.04 46:18:00 w George Boudreau         CMS
156 M3039 54.7 2:02:55 P GEORGE BOUDREAU 36 M WARE MA CMS
79 M3039 46.37 1:03:31 A George Boudreau 36 M Ware   CMS
151 M5059 49.73 1:45:24 k Raymond Boutotte 59 M Pepperell MA NMC
177 M50-59 52.65 48:24:00 w Raymond Boutotte         NMC
76 M5059 49.03 1:00:04 A Raymond Boutotte 59 M Peperell   NMC
101 M40-49 63.47 40:09:00 w MICHAEL BRODEUR         nmc
24 M3039 79.66 1:05:48 k Jeff Brooks 35 M Colebrook NH MMM
15 M4049 82.85 1:03:16 k Todd Brown 41 M RockyHill CT NMC
14 M40-49 84.9 30:01:00 w Todd Brown         NMC
11 M4049 78.92 37:19:00 A Todd Brown 41 M Rocky   NMC
102 M6069 61.06 1:25:51 k Eldon Burkinshaw 66 M Londonderry NH GCS
104 M60-69 63.1 40:23:00 w Eldon Burkinshaw         GCS
103 M6099 62.77 1:47:07 P Eldon Burkinshaw 66 M Londonderr NH gcs
46 M6099 59.1 49:50:00 A Eldon Burkinshaw 66 M Londonderry   GCS
183 M70-99 50.8 50:10:00 w Richard Busa         TeamSaucony
96 M3039 63.11 1:23:03 k Mike Butler 32 M Springfield MA EORC
144 M20-39 57.61 44:14:00 w Mike Butler         EORC
148 M3039 56.13 1:59:47 P Mike Butler 32 M Springfiel MA eorc
63 M3039 53.45 55:06:00 A Mike