Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Islanders on the Run -Last Weekend in Lake Placid



http://ironmanlakeplacid.com

Clark, Scott 193/59/1748/(RANK) M45-49(AGE/DIV) 01:20:54(SWIM) 05:47:45(BIKE) 03:28:58(RUN) 10:52:44(TOTAL)
Clark, Dave 113/42/12049/(RANK) M45-49(AGE/DIV) 01:14:48(SWIM) 05:42:50(BIKE) 05:25:55
(RUN) 12:37:20(TOTAL)
Matthew Gallant 1:16:35(SWIM) 45:22(BIKE) 4:26:21(RUN) 12:47:58(TOTAL)
Ron MacDougall 1:24:40
(SWIM) 7:12:35(BIKE) 7:19:43(RUN) 16:45:01(TOTAL)

Congrats guys!

http://www.journalpioneer.com/Sports/2011-07-28/article-2681869/Local-athletes-compete-in-Lake-Placid-Ironman/1

Local athletes compete in

Lake Placid Ironman

Published on July 29, 2011
Jason Simmonds

SUMMERSIDE - Two local athletes had strong showings at the gruelling Ford Ironman event in Lake Placid, N.Y., on Sunday.Scott Clark of Linkletter and Dave Clark of Summerside competed in the 45-to-49 age category. Scott finished with a total time of 10 hours 52 minutes 44 seconds (10:52:44) while Dave checked in at 12:37:20.

"They claim it's the second toughest Ironman on the circuit because there is close to 9,000 feet of elevation through the biking and running courses," commented Scott, who competed in his third Ironman event.

It was Dave's second Ironman. His first one was in Florida in November 2010.

"I loved it," Dave said. "The course was beautiful, and I absolutely want to do it again at some point."

The participants started the race with a 3.8-kilometre lake swim.

"To start off with 2,800 in the water at the same time, it's quite a feeling," said Scott, 47.

The participants then changed into their gear for a 180-kilometre bike ride. A full marathon (42.2 kilometres) concluded the Ironman. The time between events is referred to as transition time.

Scott's run time of 3:28:59 was the second-fastest in his division.

"My goal in the run was I did not want to let anyone pass me, and I succeeded," he said.

Participants also had to deal with warm temperatures in the high 20s (Celsius).

"That was doable," said Scott. "We trained in the heat leading up to it."

The Clarks, no relation, did considerable hill training in the New London and Park Corner areas.

"If you do not do the training, you are going to pay the price out there," Scott added.

Dave, 49, commented the Lake Placid course certainly featured more mountains and hills than he experienced in Florida.

"They claim it's the second toughest Ironman on the circuit because there is close to 9,000 feet of elevation through the biking and running courses."- Scott Clark

"I had a good swim and a good bike, but the run got to me a bit" he offered. "The heat got to me and I had to walk a bit. But, overall, I was pleased with my time."

When asked what he learned from the Lake Placid experience that will help him in future Ironmans, Dave commented: "For me, the nutrition part, especially on the run. I need to add more salt or salt tablets to my running. . ."

The Ironman concluded at the outdoor skating oval next to the Herb Brooks Arena. Both facilities were venues for the 1980 Winter Olympics.

"It's just amazing scenery down in Lake Placid," said Scott. "It's quite a site as the runners are coming in. They announce your name and have you up on a big screen as you run half the oval to the finish line."

jpsports@journalpioneer.com

Times

Local athletes in Ford Lake Placid Ironman:

Scott Clark

Swim (3.8 kilometres) - 1:20:50.

Bike (180 kilometres) - 5:47:34.

Run (42.2 kilometres) - 3:28:59.

Transition 1 (swim to bike) - 10:11.

Transition 2 (bike to run) - 5:12.

Total time - 10:52:44.

Dave Clark

Swim (3.8 kilometres) - 1:14:46.

Bike (180 kilometres) - 5:42:43.

Run (42.2 kilometres) - 5:25:55.

Transition 1 (swim to bike) - 9:07.

Transition 2 (bike to run) - 4:51.

Total time - 12:37:20.

Congratulations Erin & Team! Love4Gambia Run Accomplished!!


"The Atlantic Ocean in Banjul, The Gambia, after training for this moment for 7 months and running towards it for 424km with my team by my side. This is pure joy. Love you team."

Spider, Ashley Maria Sharpe, Pa Modou, Erin Poirier, Kebba Suso
www.love4gambia.com

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Another PB! - 8K / 5 Mile Red's Corner Run

It was cloud and fog and 16 degrees.

The Red's Corner Run at Red's Corner Restaurant. The loop course on Georgetown Rd, Power Rd and Route 4.

Leo McCosham won the 8km race and Jillian Greene for the top female.

I finished in 28:18, beat my 5 miles PB, 2:27 faster than Clark's Toyota 5 Miler and came in 3rd out of 66 runners.

Nolan McKenna won the 4km race and Kelly Clements for the top female.

Official Result
: 3rd out of 66
8K (5 Miles) in 28 minutes, 18 seconds


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Saturday, July 16, 2011

Cox and Palmer 2011 - Another PB!

It was cloudy and 15 degrees.

The Cox and Palmer Run at Cox and Palmer Law Office. The out and back course on Old Charlottetown, Victoria Park and Brighton.

Kris Taylor won the 10km race and Natalie Dallaire for the top female.

I finished in 38:17, beat my 10km PB, 24 seconds faster than May's Rural Raider Run and came in 7th out of 79 runners.

Carson Campbell won the 5km race and Madeleine Crowell for the top female.

Tomorrow I train at Brookvale Provincal Park for ultra trail marathon.

Official Result: 7th out of 79
10K in 38 minutes, 17 seconds


Thursday, July 14, 2011

A Message from Erin on her Cross Gambia Run

If you haven't been following Erin Poirier's Love4Gambia Blog as she runs 430Km across Gambia, now would be a good time to start. Today is Erin's 31st Birthday and here's a brief quote from her most recent blog post

Thursday July 14 is my birthday. We will be running 31km for my age, 31 years. Internet time is really limited and I can’t read many facebook messages. But if you would like to wish me happy birthday, I would love for you to donate $31 to Love4Gambia. Or $310. Just click on the “donate now” button on the homepage.

Much love,
Erin

Go read the whole thing, I love the bit about the old ladies:

"running in the spot, 70 year old arms swinging back and forth, buckets perched gracefully on their old heads."

And donate!

At least wish her well and wish her a very Happy Birthday! Read about the conditions she's running under and why she's doing it.

Happy Birthday Erin!


Sunday, July 10, 2011

Dunk River Run - a PB, 3rd Place, a Trophy & a Medal!



It was sun and clouds and 16 degrees.

The Dunk River Run at Central Bedeque Arena. The loop course on Rayner Rd, Ross Corner, Freetown Rd, Mill Rd, and Dunk River Rd.

Scott Clark won the race and Jennifer Pizio-Perry for the top female.

I finished in 46:01, beat my race time 5:11 faster than 2009 Dunk River Run and came in 3rd out of 68 runners. I won the 3rd Place Overall trophy and Male 20-29 1st place medal.

Official Result: 3rd out of 68
11.667Km / 7.25 Miles in 46 minutes, 1 second

Results






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http://www.journalpioneer.com/Sports/2011-07-10/article-2643795/Clark,-Pizio-Perry-top-runners-in-Dunk-River-Road-Race/1

Clark, Pizio-Perry top runners in

Dunk River Road Race

Scott Clark of Summerside approaches the finish line of the 34th  annual Dunk River Road Race in Central Bedeque on Sunday morning. Jason Simmonds/Journal Pioneer

Scott Clark of Summerside approaches the finish line of the 34th annual Dunk River Road Race in Central Bedeque on Sunday morning.

Published on July 10, 2011

Jason Simmonds
CENTRAL BEDEQUE – Scott Clark of Summerside was the top overall runner in the 34th annual Dunk River Road Race, sponsored by Callbeck’s Home Hardware.

Clark, 47, had a time of 41:55 in what he termed perfect running conditions Sunday morning. Leo McCosham (43:19) and Alex Bain (46:01) rounded out the top-three finishers.

Jennifer Pizio-Perry of Greenmount won her fourth women’s title in a row, setting a course personal best time of 50:12. She was 10th overall. Allie Keedwell (52:06), 15th overall, and Brenda Benson (53:27), 18th overall, followed Pizio-Perry in the women’s division.

Overall, 68 runners participated in the 11.667-kilometre run.

See complete story in Monday’s Journal Pioneer.

jpsports@journalpioneer.com

Hustle for Hoops - A 2nd Place Finish

It was cloudy and 18 degrees.

The Hustle For Hoops at UPEI. The loop course on campus and Confederation trail.

Cal DeWolfe from Nova Scotia won the race and Jennifer Egan for the top female.

I finished in 18:09 and came 2nd out of 67 runners.

Official Result: 2nd out of 67
5K in 18 minutes, 9 seconds

Results


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Saturday, July 2, 2011

The Boardwalk Boogie 6K

It was sun and cloud and 16 degrees.

The Boardwalk Boogie 6K at Shipyard Market. The out and back course on Summerside Boardwalk.

Connor McGuire won the race and Jennifer Pizio-Perry for the top female.

I finished in 21:59 and came in 6th out of 57 runners.

I won the Male 30 and under first place medal.

Official Result: 6th out of 57
6K in 21 minutes, 59 seconds


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