August 2-3 Proclaimed Burning River 100 Endurance Days by Governor Strickland
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland has proclaimed August 2-3 Burning River 100 Endurance Days and welcomes all participants to the State of Ohio.
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland has proclaimed August 2-3 Burning River 100 Endurance Days and welcomes all participants to the State of Ohio.

Results
1 Kam Lee 38 M 4:10:16
2 Damon Blackford 41 M 4:19:10
3 Beth Woodward 33 F 4:37:15
4 Jeff Ubersax 52 M 4:41:23
5 Joe Maduri 20 M 4:55:37
6 Steve Godale 39 M 4:59:31
7 Matt Pazderak 37 M 5:00:20
8 Elizabeth Hansen 26 F 5:01:37
9 Rich Wisneski 39 M 5:03:32
10 Bob Pokorny 47 M 5:04:04
Complete results at the Vertical Runner web site
Complete results for the Muddy Paws 10 Mile and 5 Mile run are posted on the Vertical Runner web site. (See event pictures from Chef Bill here.)
Updated standings for the 2008 Western Reserve Trail Running Series will be posted in the next few days.
Here are the top ten for each:
10 Mile Run
Place First Name Last Name Bib Age S St Time Pace
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1 Joey Lisano 287 19 M 1:11:44 7:11
2 Stephen Yutzy 1928 25 M 1:13:27 7:21
3 Leif Erik Havnen 181 36 M 1:18:12 7:50
4 Tom LeBay 1983 41 M 1:21:48 8:11
5 Ron Ross 491 50 M 1:22:32 8:16
6 Patrick Fisher 155 18 M 1:23:02 8:19
7 Kevin Martin 305 37 M 1:23:05 8:19
8 Tracy Meder 342 29 F 1:23:39 8:22
9 David Shah 937 26 M 1:23:57 8:24
10 David Peterman 1940 45 M 1:24:24 8:27
5 Mile Run
Place First Name Last Name Bib Age S Time Pace
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1 Ed Smietana 1945 41 M 37:29 7:30
2 Jonathan Blake 32 28 M 38:23 7:41
3 John Hammond 179 28 M 38:40 7:44
4 Jim Kozak 266 27 M 40:04 8:01
5 Corbin Young 1926 17 M 41:47 8:22
6 Bob Boltz 44 56 M 42:31 8:31
7 DR James Fanning 1982 52 M 43:34 8:43
8 Jeff Allen 10 41 M 44:05 8:49
9 David Riffle 490 27 M 44:44 8:57
10 Kelly Kiel 248 28 F 45:03 9:01
Just a reminder that the third event in the 2008 Western Reserve Trail Running Series is the Muddy Paws this Saturday, July 12 (7:30 AM) in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Choose from a 10, 5 or 2 mile run (with or without your dog). Registration information (online and print) is available at the Vertical Runner web site: http://www.verticalrunner.com.
Sunday, June 1 - 8:30 AM (parking lot opens at 8:00 AM)
Kendall Lake Parking Lot - Cuyahoga Valley National Park
More information here
The application for the second Running With Scissors on Sunday, October 26, is available here. Note: this year the race will be held in Peninsula.
(DELAYED REPORT - photos and race reports available at greenjewel.org.)
The rain struck late in the 50K and pummeled many of the 100K runners on the final leg of the run, but all of the starters managed to complete at least 50K.
100K
Dan Horvath 10:25
Dave Peterman 11:12
Lloyd Thomas 11:26
Nick Billock 13:09
Greg Dykes 13:09
Kurt Osadchuk 13:37
50K
Kevin Martin 5:02
Mark Carroll 5:08
Kellie Truesdell(F) 5:10
Jason McCabe 6:20
Bruce McMurray 6:20
Mike Halkovich 6:54

The Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association will be hosting a Fun Run Series (free, non-competitive runs) and second is our Fall Running Series (competitive, cross country style runs throughout the month of October) in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. (Note: these runs are not part of the WRTR Series.)
Fun Run Series
Wednesday, May 21 7 p.m. Horseshoe Pond Major Rd.
Wednesday, July 30 7 p.m. Pine Hollow Quick Rd.
These free, non-competitive runs will take you through some of the most beautiful parts of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The format will be flexible, depending on weather conditions. The Fun Run Series will also give you the opportunity to experience the park throughout they year while helping you get ready for the CVNPA 2008 Fall Running Series, which begins in October.
You do not need to register for the Fun Runs Series.
2008 Fall Running Series
Tuesday, Oct. 7 6 p.m. Station Bridge
Tuesday, Oct 14 6 p.m. Octagon Shelter
Friday, Oct 17 9 p.m. Kendall Lakes – SPECIAL Full Moon Run
Tuesday, Oct 21 6 p.m. Oak Hill
Tuesday, Oct 28 6 p.m. Boston Store
These competitive, cross country style runs begin at a different location each date and will be between 3 to 6 miles. To add to the fun, details remain a secret until the evening of the run. The entry fee is $5 per event or you can support Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association (CVNPA) by signing up for the series. Series Registration includes:
• Membership in the CVNPA
• Special commemorative clothing item
Awards are based on series points and are awarded by 10 year age groups. Registration for the Fall Running will be begin in July or August.
For more information about the running series please email runner@cvnpa.org.
Maps of the National Park can be found here.
The application and additional info about the Green Jewel 100K and 50K Fun Runs on Saturday, May 3, is now available at greenjewel.org
Results from the Fools Run 50K and 25K are available here on Lloyd Thomas’ blog. (Note: link updated on April 11, 2008.)
We’re proud to announce that in 2009, the Fools Run will be part of the Western Reserve Trail Running Series.