XTERRA HUNTING FOR ALL FUGITIVES
XTERRA is no stranger to the city of Richmond, VA, and in its 10th year, it’s back bigger than ever with the XTERRA Fugitive 10K Trail Run on June 13. Taking place alongside the 21km Xduro event, the XTERRA Fugitive 10K is the James River Scramble on a whole new level.
Both distances will challenge runners with natural and man-made obstacles that only the James River Park on Brown’s Island can dish up. New this year is the “Fugitive” theme testing runners with elements from the infamous Harrison Ford movie…the chase, the culvert, and the train tracks. Special recognition will be given to runners dressed in theme, and a special “Double” award will go to runners who race in both this event and the James River Scramble on May 16.
Registration is now open. Sign up now!
For more information, visit www.xterratrailrun.com or call 877-XTERRA-1.
NATIONAL RUNNING DAY
Mark your calendars, because on Wednesday, June 3, running organizations across the country will be hosting activities, clinics, and group runs in an effort to promote running as a healthy, easy, and accessible form of exercise. Anyone can be a part of National Running Day, so here are some ideas:
- Go for a run, and invite a friend to join you.
- Wear your running shoes.
- Join the National Running Day Facebook group, “I Will Run on National Running Day.”
- Attend an event or group run in your area.
So what does XTERRA have planned for National Running Day?
The XTERRA Warwick Park Ruckus Trail Run is a fun 5km adventure for those of you in the Philly area. The race kicks off at 7pm in Pottstown, PA and is open to runners of all abilities so sign up today! Click here for registration or more information.
For those of you not in the Philadelphia area, XTERRA wants to hear what you did to celebrate National Running Day. Email emily@xterraplanet.com with your pictures and stories, but most importantly, just get out there and run!
MICHELA ROSSI VICTIM OF ITALY EARTHQUAKE
Michela Rossi, 37, from L'Aquila, Italy, was one of almost 300 casualties in the devastating earthquake in central Italy earlier this month, according to her friend and travel companion Roberto Del Sol.
"I’m sorry to tell you that Michela has died, laid under the debris of her house in L'Aquila during the dreadful earthquake which destroyed the region," said Del Sol.
Rossi (pictured) finished 3rd in her age group at the inaugural XTERRA Trail Running World Championship in Hawaii in December, and went on to race in the Honolulu Marathon the following weekend. She had just returned from a half-marathon in Milan. Michela will certainly be missed by XTERRA’s global family.
Photo by Nils Nilsen
RACE RECAPS
McDewell, Lovelace Win at Inaugural XTERRA South Carolina Series Race
Clemson’s Issaqueena Forest hosted the inaugural trail run in the XTERRA South Carolina Series on April 11. The XTERRA Doug Harris Memorial Trail Run presented area runners with 10 kilometers of challenging hills and single-track trails, which were handled expertly by race winners Bryan McDewell and Erin Lovelace, both from Clemson.
The men’s race came down to a photo finish as McDewell, 20, recorded a time of 41:39, edging out Central’s David Roper, 38, by just one second. Lovelace, a 21-year old junior performing arts student at Clemson University, crossed the finish line in just 49:13, a full five minutes ahead of second place woman, Jess Greer.
FULL STORY
Ceron, Clouse Finish First at XTERRA Redwood Peak
On April 19, the first-ever XTERRA Redwood Peak Trail Run started at Roberts Recreational Area in the Oakland Hills and featured two distances, a 5km fun run and the 15km endurance event. Coming all the way from Mexico, Enrique Ceron, 25, clocked the fastest time of the day for the 15km race in 1:10:55 finishing just 7 seconds ahead of San Francisco’s Michael Davitian.
For the women, former pro XTERRA mountain bike triathlete Aracelly Clouse of Cameron Park smoked the competition in 1:22:25. Bethanie Werner from Sandy, UT claimed the runner up position four minutes later. Wins from both this race and the XTERRA Chanoko half marathon last month have given Clouse a commanding lead in the XTERRA NorCal Trail Run Series.
The 5-kilometer event was won by Matthew Roberts, the Vice President of Marketing for event sponsor Springboard Biodiesel, and Lily Dashiell of San Francisco in 26:48 and 27:46 respectively. Along with the fantastic course, runners also gave rave reviews for the XTERRA NorCal Series’ signature post-race breakfast of croissants, eggs and fresh fruit. Now that’s an incentive to finish a race!
Photo: Courtesy of Larry Rosa
FULL STORY
Yurish, Nguyen Top Field at Virginia’s First XTERRA Series Event
At the XTERRA Trail Tromp Trail Run on April 19 in Ashland, VA, Mark Yurish, coach of the kids running program at the local YMCA in Staunton, VA, claimed the title for the men’s 12km race clocking in at 54 minutes flat. Jason Tate of Beaverdam and Paul Eley from Fredericksburg took second and third place with their times of 54:49 and 55:14 respectively.
The women’s 12-kilometer event crowned Prissie Nguyen of Richmond as its first place finisher as she crossed the line in 1:00:39. Richmond’s Mindy Adamonis took the runner-up position in 1:04:02 with Courtney Klein right on her heels just 15 seconds back.
For the 5km event, Jesse Paris of Glen Allen won for the men in 20:13 while Malina Richardson claimed the women’s race in 24:48.
FULL STORY
Mason, Ortlund XTERRA Champions at Chicopee Woods
The Chicopee Woods in Gainesville, GA played host to the 5th race in the 2009 XTERRA Georgia Trail Run Series this past Saturday. Greg Mason, 28, broke the finish line tape in a blazing 36:33, and having won two previous races, is dominantly leading the XTERRA Georgia Series in his division. Almost two minutes behind the Kennesaw resident was Jeff Campbell, 38 from Marietta, and Jason Veclotch from Tyrone clocking in at 42:25.
In the women’s race, Decatur native Holly Ortlund, 36, claimed her second consecutive win with her time of 45:32 with Kathleen Turchin of Sugar Hill just 43 seconds on her heels. Series regular Tara Mooney, 26, rounded out the top three in 47:59.
FULL STORY
NEW XTERRA TSHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE
The official 2009 XTERRA America Tour Series tee is now available at www.xterragear.com featuring Zorrel Dri Balance ™ Moisture Transport technology. The cotton and microfiber polyester fabric boasts a very fast moisture transport rate, no odor retention, and no snagging. This tee looks and feels as great when you are running down a mountain trail as it does when you are kicking back at home.
Normally $20.00, you can now get yours for just $15.00.
WWW.XTERRAGEAR.COM
