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August Track Meet Results

Results.

Friends of COM Track Meeting on Monday, 8/9

Get the details and help save the COM track.

2010 Headlands Races Canceled

Tamalpa Runners reluctantly announces the cancellation of the Marin Headlands 50K and 25K races, scheduled for August 28, 2010. The races have been cancelled because of the organizational and logistical shortcomings. It was the decision of Tamalpa's board of directors that attempting to put these races on without providing the first class experience that runners have come to expect from the club would not provide runners with the quality experience that they desire. Tamalpa Runners sincerely apologizes to those who signed up for these races and to the ultra community at large for this cancellation.

The Tamalpa board would like to assure the running community that all Tamalpa-sponsored races will continue to reflect the organizational excellence required to host major races within the Pacific Association of the USATF.

All race entries already paid will be refunded.

Gold at USA Trail Championships

Karen Steele wins another shiny medal, this time in Spokane. Results.

College Of Marin Track Update

As you've probably heard, the College of Marin is considering removing the COM track and replacing it with playing fields and a 600 meter jogging loop. Several members of Tamalpa are organizing an effort to save the track in its current, 400 meter multi-lane configuration. Your efforts are needed to save this great resource for both casual and competive runners. Learn more and how to help this effort at the COM Track Info Page and join FRIENDS OF THE COLLEGE OF MARIN TRACK on Facebook to stay connected and add your support.

July TCRS Results

Results.

Tamalpa Featured in Marin IJ Article

The article even has a mention of Tommy Tamalpa.

Race Results: USATF National Club Track & Field Championships July 9th

Jim Sorensen continues to dial down his race times this summer, running 1500 Meters in 3:55.59. Jim ran in a fast field with many Open runners at SF State; the top 3 runners broke the previous Meet Record. Jim was 6th place overall, with an age-graded race performance of 95.85%. We hope for continued success for Jim as he prepares to race at USA Masters Outdoor T&F Championships in just a few weeks.

Race results are here and full meet results are here.

July 4th Novato 4 mile Race Results

Good turnout and some fast times - results.

Tamalpa Tee and TCRS Coming up on Friday, July 23

Get the details

Results from June Tamalpa Track Meet

The second track meet of the 2010 season was held on June 22 and the results are available. Results from the first meet are also available.

Wednesday Night Run Has New Starting Point

Due to the closure of Shaver Grade road, and surounding trails affected by water pipe construction project this summer, the Wednesday night fun run location will be switching for the rest of the summer to flat Crown Road in Kentfield. First run at the new location starts next week, on the 23rd. Run start time remains the same - 6pm.

Directions to the run start:

101 to Sir Francis Drake Blvd exit. West on SFD blvd. approx. 1.9 mi. to College Avenue. Left on College ave., proceed .4 mi. to Woodland avenue. Right on Woodland Avenue (NOT Kent ave.!), proceed 1/4 mi. to Evergreen Dr. Left on Evergreen, proceed uphill 1 mi. to Crown Rd. Left on Crown Rd., proced 50 yards, park on street.

Google map link of run start location

San Rafael Mile Results

The mile races were a big success with lots of runners (300+) and some fast times. For PA individual and team results, go here.

Marin Memorial Day Race Results

A great day at the races with some fast times, 10k results and 5k results are available.

Tamalpa also raised more than $8,000 for research, smashing the goal of $5,000. Thanks to all who donated! And if you have donated yet, please go to www.active.com/donate/mmdr2010 to do so now.

Thanks to Dave Ripp and all who volunteered at the races for putting on a first class event!

Dipsea Race Coverage in Runner's World Magazine

Runner's World has done some nice coverage of the Dipsea for the 100th running. The articles and multimedia are now online:

Feature Story
Course Video
Photos of Russ on the trail with the Article's Author
Photos of Russ Kiernan's Dipsea Shirts

Big Sur 5K

A large group of Tamalpans made the long drive to Big Sur to race the PAUSATF 5k. Lynn Walker has supplied us with both Tamalpa specific story and results and full race coverage.

Christine Kennedy Wins AG at Boston, Others Tamalpans Race Well

Christine ran a sizzling 2:57:19 (96.38 age-grade) to get the victory at the Boston Marathon. To get the details check out Lynn Walker's story on Christine (and ignore the old photo of Christine in a different team's uniform.)

Several other Tamalpans also had strong performances:

Jason Reed	31	2:50:40	6:31
Christine Kennedy	55	2:57:19	6:46
Michael Kloepfer	55	3:26:59	7:54
Michelle Wilcox	42	3:27:41	7:56
Kathleen Helmer	36	3:30:28	8:02
Ashley McCulloch	42	3:40:44	8:25
Kathleen Barton	52	3:52:33	8:53

Zippy's 5K

Lynn Walker has provided the website with excellent Tamalpa specific race coverage and Lynn also has his typically comprehensive race coverage on examiner.com. Full results are up on the PAUSATF website.

April TCRS Results

Thanks to Jim Myers we have a quick turn around on the April TCRS results

American River 50 Results

On a cool, overcast and perfect day for running Tamalpans ran some excellent times. Full results on the American River 50 website and Tamalpa results below.

Name	Sex	Time	place	AG Plc	Age Grp
Victor A Ballesteros	M	6:15:20	6	5	30-39
Suzanna Bon	F	7:30:20	4	2	40-49
Craig Bronstein	M	7:47:14	37	3	50-59
Jonathan Bretan	M	8:25:26	61	11	0-29
Stephen M Itano	M	8:26:58	64	6	50-59
Gary Wang	M	8:35:54	80	23	40-49
Florencia Gascon-Amyx	F	8:44:29	21	9	40-49
Larissa A Polischuk	F	8:46:24	23	10	30-39
Paul A Brunner	M	8:58:24	116	33	40-49
Jonathan de St Paer	M	9:16:26	146	55	30-39

Marin County Library Running Resources

Elmer Jan of the Marin County libarary sent us a fresh List of running resources available from the Marin County Library. Take a look or use the link from the menu at right under "Quick Links".

New Endurance Sports Website from Jeff and Clara Petersen

Local standouts Jeff and Clara Petersen have created a new website for endurance athletes, take a look at Runramsey.com.

TCRS This Sunday, March 14th

West on Sir Francis Drake Blvd., past the Hub, right at San Francisco Blvd (about 1/2 mile past the hub, if you get to Sir Francis Drake High, you've gone too far). About 3/8 mile up San Francisco Blvd. make a right at sign to Memorial park. Park in parking lot.

The run is an out and back ~4 mile run from City Streets, through single track to very runnable fire road. Gradual up hill on the way out, down hill on the way back.

The New Adidas Tamalpa Discount Ordering begins March 1st!

Yes, once again you’ll be able to order Adidas shoes and gear at 30% off at Marin Running Company, the official retail partner of Tamalpa Runners. The order period will run from March 1st to the 15th. The majority of Adidas’ running shoes and apparel can be requested, but one word of caution: Adidas doesn’t always carry a large inventory in their warehouses, so we have had back orders on some products, or even have had some be sold out, so plan that it may take a bit of time to get everything if the product is back ordered. Unsure of what Adidas shoe would work for you? Talk to Charles at Marin Running Company to find the best shoe in Adidas’ line! Any questions, please call: 415.258.8190

February TCRS Info

Driving directions and a brief course description are available on the TCRS schedule and results page.

Weekend Race Results

Quite a busy racing weekend with Roger Gordon's Super Bowl race, the Couples relay and some really fast times by Tamalpans and other Marin residents at both the Kaiser Permanente 1/2 Marathon and the Davis Stampede 1/2 Marathon.

Tennessee Valley Results

The 2010 TCRS season got off to a good start with 166 runners, check out all their results.

Tamalpan JK Withers runs 4:06 Indoor Mile

JK Withers started his season strong with a 4:06.22 mile and a 1:55.66 800 at the University of Washington Indoor Preview, you can watch the race video at Runnerspace.

Couple's Relay and Roger's Super Bowl Race Coming Up

Two of the most unique and fun races on the Tamalpa Calendar are coming up on Sunday, February 7th, and with staggered start times, you should do both.

The Couple's Relay, which starts at 9:00am, is a two person relay of two miles each on the flat pavement around Vintage Oaks shopping center. The race offers a multitude of divisions and numerous great prizes. You can learn more at the Couple's Relay Info page and pre-register for the Couple's Relay online at active.com or print the paper registration form.

The Super Bowl race is a completely different beast, seven miles of hilly fire roads and trails around Blithdale Ridge and individually handicapped. This year the race starts at 11:00am, be sure to check all the details on the Super Bowl Race Page.

New Year's Run 2010

Thanks to Gayle and Jack Burns, Tamalpa had a perfectly organized and well attended New Year's day run. Click the above image for the full size picture

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