Weekly News Update

Four Bridges hosts about 1300 finishers…

The annual trek around Lake Natomas found about equal numbers of men and women making the 13.1 mile journey around the Lake and back to Folsom for the post-race celebration. Carolyn McCarter was first in the womens’ 45-49 division and Diane Kato took home a 3rd in the women’s 50-54 age group.Dennis Early and Chris Enfante were 2nd and 3rd in the men’s 50-54 group. Craig Newport was 3rd in the men’s 60-64 group. The ever young Tony Alvarez took first in the mens’ 70+ age section. In the women’s 55-59, Maggie Ward claimed a 3rd, and in the next group Cynci Calvin took home a 2nd.

Congrats to ALL finishers !

Marine Corp. Marathon, Washington, D.C.

Ernie Takahashi showed his solid marathon credentials with a 3:39 finish as sponsored in his participation there by VSP, one of the race supporting commercial foundations.

The women’s field at Marine Corps this year was a bit slow with an overall winning time of only 3:00:22, while the men’s was a bit better at just over 2:21.

Big Sur Half Marathon

Katie O’Sullivan notched a new 13.1 mile PR with a 1:55 finish at this beautiful event..

Coming Locally this NEXT WEEKEND: Helen Klein 50k, 50 miles …

Chips CLUB SUPPORT for entries up to $50/person available to help cover entry expenses to this event. See John Blue or other club board members ASAP !

Coming Sunday, Nov. 5: NYC Marathon—What WILL Lance Run? Will Meb break 2:09? Will Deena break 2:20 ??? Check TV and internet coverage for the excitement.

On the World Scene: Nairobi Marathon

Want to run a marathon in one of the worst air quality cities in the world? Want to also finish that 42km with the whole course sited at 6000’ and higher. Try the Nairobi Marathon for your next challenge !

However, don’t go thinking it will be a “cherry pick,” as this is where the unsponsored Kenyans RACE to try to get attention and support for outside travel to real money races and the glory of international competition.

Here are the top performances from yesterday’s 2006 Nairobi 26.2 mi.

MEN -
1. Kiprop Rotich, KEN 2:10:17 ACR
2. Frimin Kipchoge, KEN 2:13:04
3. Alex Malinga, UGA 2:13:06
4. Paul Limo, KEN 2:13:43
5. Christopher Cheboiboch, KEN 2:14:55
6. Josphate Keiyo, KEN 2:15:01
7. Kipkoech Kibiwot, KEN 2:15:06
8. Muturi Karanja, KEN 2:15:17
9. Sammy Nganga, KEN 2:15:19
10. Thumbi Erastus, KEN 2:15:20
11. Philmon Lisoreng, KEN 2:15:21
12. William Koech, KEN 2:15:57
13. Johnstone Chebii, KEN 2:16:15
14. Mutisya Mutua, KEN 2:16:19
15. Francis Chesunei, KEN 2:16:22
16. Kipkosgei Bikot, KEN 2:17:07
17. Tangus Cheruiyot, KEN 2:17:11
18. Daniel Komen*, KEN 2:17:21
19. Kenneth Mungara, KEN 2:17:38
20. Thuita Njoroge, KEN 2:17:40
21. Richard Mwangi, KEN 2:18:09
22. Moses Cherop, KEN 2:18:22
23. Samson Kosgei, KEN 2:18:40
24. Daniel Koringo, KEN 2:19:00
25. Josphat Rop, KEN 2:19:05
26. John Rono, KEN 2:19:12
27. William Solo, KEN 2:19:14
28. Francis Komu, KEN 2:19:30
29. David Nthiga, KEN 2:19:31
30. Alfred Biii, KEN 2:19:44
31. Edwin Maiyo, KEN 2:19:45
32. David Chepkwony, KEN 2:20:03
33. Albert Kiplagat, KEN 2:20:14
34. Kipkemboi Kipkering, KEN 2:20:19
35. Kibitok Rotich, KEN 2:20:29
36. Jonathan Kiptoo, KEN 2:20:30
37. Daniel Bett, KEN 2:20:32
38. Jonathan Cheruyiot, KEN 2:20:44
39. Kipkoech Sawe, KEN 2:20:45
40. Edwin Biwott, KEN 2:20:49
41. Mark Komindany, KEN 2:20:50
42. Njuguna Waire, KEN 2:21:03
43. Peter Andrew, ??? 2:21:12
44. Douglas Mwiti, KEN 2:21:17
45. Maina Njoroge, KEN 2:21:29
46. Paul Njonjo, KEN 2:21:32
47. Simon Maiyo, KEN 2:21:46
48. Daniel Keter, KEN 2:22:10
49. Ronald Munyao, KEN 2:22:20
50. Peter Eripon, KEN 2:22:31
*Not sure which "Daniel Komen" this is

WOMEN -
1. Irene Jerotich, KEN 2:32:42 ACR
2. Zhang Xin, CHN 2:37:30
3. Beatrice Omwanza, KEN 2:39:11
4. Emmah Kariuki, KEN 2:39:27
5. Emily Samoei, KEN 2:42:03
6. Monica Njeru, KEN 2:42:14
7. Filomena Cheyech, KEN 2:42:31
8. Winfridah Kwamboka, KEN 2:45:13
9. Kemunto Mogaka, KEN 2:45:55
10. Hellen Cherono, KEN 2:48:30
The “first string” Kenyans were all OUT OF THE COUNTRY and certainly not running in this race which really had no prize money at all. In the associated half-marathon 100 men broke 66:11, which at altitude is more like 63:00 for sea level.