PAUSATF XC Championships Results

Results and standings for the Championships and Season are posted on the PAUSATF site here

An interesting graphical look at the results from 2008 and 2009 (here). The graph clearly shows that the field is faster as a whole than it was in the past even though it is larger, and that the back half of the field is the group with the most significant increase in speed. Want to plug your team in, here’s the excel.

Six brave CG souls ventured into the foggy morning and completed the 2 mile loop in Golden Gate Park 3 times. Two new members of the team, ENS Phil Murray and Jeff Roth came out to help bolster our ranks and ensure we had the scoring 5.  The mens team went into the race registering the loss of some of their top runners, Matt Eyler and Pat Fernandez, to operational requirements and a series of injuries plaguing the rest of the team.  A huge thank you to these last minute runners that allowed us to continue as a team in the Grand Prix.  Although the course was wet and muddy, all runners put forth tremendous effort and were able to finish the day with a celebratory gathering back in the East Bay where we were also able to celebrate Charlies Birthday!

After months of training and competing team Coast Guard looks forward to spending time with friends and family over the holidays and we’ll be back next year to better our Grand Prix standing.

“Tribute to the Military Athlete”

Attend the “Tribute to the Military Athlete”

What: The event is for military athletes of all levels and of all sports to enjoy food, music, drink and camaraderie as well as discounted shopping opportunities. This is a great opportunity to meet with others interested in athletics and exercise as well as take advantage of special discounts.

  When: December 6th
  Where: Sports Basement in Walnut Creek.
  1881 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek,
  CA 94598 (925) 941-6100

This is a special event being held specifically for the local military community. Space is limited so click here to contact the POC to RSVP and include your military affiliation.  A personal invite will be sent to each RSVP until the limit is reached.

PAUSATF XC Championships 22 Nov

PAUSATF XC Championships – come one come all, really it will be a good time.
Sunday 22 November 2009
Meet at CG Island, by Bldg 52 to depart in van at 0845
We are leaving a little early b/c race day registration lines should be long.

Open men run at 1100, 3x2mi course = 6mi.
Running: Charlie, Ken, Jason, Phil, Jeff, Nate (if your not listed but coming, email ken@runuscg.org)
Course info can be found here

Discount for Coast Guard runners

RunningWarehouse.com has provided our team with a 15% discount off any online order (excludes Asics and Mizuno). RunningWarehouse.com offers a great selection of running shoes, including competition shoes and running apparel. To obtain the discount, simply click on their logo and begin shopping.

The Coast Guard running forum is here!

That’s right. A Coast Guard running forum. We’ve created what we hope to be a very useful tool for every Coast Guard runner out there. A forum to share training advice, coordinate participation in races, and simply find a fellow runner at a new duty station, or even at an old one. Check it out, its sparse right now….but we hope it will be useful with your participation.

As with anything here at runuscg…it is a work in progress….we welcome all comments and feedback!

So…what are you waiting for?  Check it out HERE.

Workout Tuesday 17 November

Where: Witter Field, Piedmont, CA
When: 1730 (5:30PM)
What: 1.5mi w/u 2×400, 2×800, 2x 400, 1.5mi c/d – full recovery

Click on the picture for google map

It’s the last week before the XC Championships in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, have fun this workout – stretch all week, no hard tempo runs, taper and be ready for battle on Sunday.

Workout Lead: Charlie

Workout Tues 10 Nov 09

The Night Time is the Right Time - for miles!

Come on out for some fun mile repeats.  With our looming 10k championship race in Golden Gate Park we need to make sure our bodies know what 10k feels like – so 6x1mi is the workout.  The sixth repeat is optional.  We’re going to Lake Merritt because it’s lighted, and the track would be “less than fun” for this particular workout.

Location: Lake Merritt, approximately 600 Bellevue Ave

Time: 1730 Start

Workout:  5 (or 6) x 1 mi ~ goal race pace (equiv to most recent finish mile times).  1mi warmup and cooldown.  Check out information on the mile course here

Clarksburg 30k

USCG has it’s first Road Racing Grand Prix Competitor.

ENS Matt Eyler went out for a long run on Sunday November 8th – and finished the greater than 18 mile distance in 6:07 pace, placing 19th overall, not bad for a guy on a 378.  Full Results

Once Brightroom puts up an embarrassing photo of Matt, we’ll get it linked up for all to see; patience is a virtue.

Tamalpa Challenge

Tamalpa presented quite the challenge – our team numbers were diminished but spirits were high….and the clouds were low – like right on top of us. Still, USCG fielded it’s first ever masters competitor as Captain Steve “I am the fastest of my peers by far” Finton took to the trail in a classic CG jersey – he can still rock it. Also joining the pack was first timer LCDR Jason Beatty of the TRACEN Petaluma contingent (as you may recall – Petaluma ferocity at The Relay planted the seeds for our team – Sailors with a Running Problem, and then the club and XC program).

Team at Tamalpa

Place First Last Time (4.25mi)
51       Steve Finton          27:38
18       Kenneth Burgess  22:35
45      Matthew Eyler       24:17
51      Charlie Epperson  25:06
53     Jason Beatty            25:34

A great run by all, including the recovering Charlie Epperson who came out against the best wishes of his physical therapist.

Following the race, since the USCG didn’t field a full team, the chase pack caught up and Empire is now tied with USCG for fifth heading into the championships!