MAD MARSH





Friday, March 16, 2012

MAD MARSH 2011 Report

The Mad Marsh Race Report is in the March 2012 edition of ULTRARUNNING Magazine!

QUOTES:
1. "...it was my job...to rescue people from enduring senselessly vile oyster roasts (hear the deviation from local normalcy in my voice) and liberate them into socially operating an excellent pair of running shoes."
2. "Local runners were in shape from the [Savannah Rock n Roll] marathon and ready to conquer their most perfect first ultra ever."
3. "At the cutoff time, I think everyone had already showered, eaten, and begun enjoying various post-race films."
4. "...male and female course records being shattered like a pair of femurs..."
5. "We had a barefoot runner braving the pine needles and acorns, a “first time in any race ever” Precalculus student, a runner wearing cotton and loving it, multiple families running and smiling together, and an expectant mom..."    

6. "...and the Coca Cola gave us unstoppable power, prodding us chase down a shoeful of memories."     
Correction to ULTRARUNNING Magazine (which is still AWESOME!):
The race report was written by Becky Walters, who does not like oysters, but opts for the similarly gooey and exponentially tastier option of gummy bears.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

2012 RACES

1. Congrats to the finishers of HARBISON 50k! That's a great set of running/mtb trails...complete with hills!

2. Good luck to the runners participating in DELIRIUM in 10 days!!!! It's going to be incredible!

3. This year, there will be one official East Coast Ultras race - MAD MARSH 50k, etc. in November 2012! It'll be a blast. Sorry that we aren't offering many fun, low-key races this year. Let's just say, there are fewer hours for ultramarathons when you've got to devote time to ultrasounds.

4. Check out ULTRARUNNING Magazine's March edition for a few words on Mad Marsh 2011! Woohoo!

5. Other AWESOME 2012 Events:
March = Bel Monte 50k (VA) / Terrapin 50k (VA) / Gator Trail 50k (NC),
April = Croom Fool's Run (FL) / Landsford Canal 24hr (SC),
May = Long Cane 55m/50k (SC),
June = Chattooga River 50k (SC),
July = Cremator 50 (SC),
August = Hot to Trot 8hr (GA),
September = Buncombe 55k (SC),
October = FATS 50k (SC),
November = MAD MARSH 50k (SC) ,
December = Pine Mtn 40 (GA), Lookout Mtn 50 (GA) .
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

MAD MARSH 2011 Results


Mad Marsh 2011 Results – November 19 – 6:30am _ Beaufort, SC

Ultra Distance – 31.5 miles – 7 loops of 4.5 miles each

1. Rick Spencer, 3:54:52 !! New Course Record!!
2. Robert Jasinski, 4:17:53
3. John Nussbaumer, 4:17:55
4. David Krekeler, 4:18:45
5. David Corfman, 4:22:10
6. Tim Waz, 4:26:51
7. Garth Peterson, 4:27:29
8. Marie-Ange Smith, 4:30:06 *1st Fem !! New Course Record!!
9. Erich Hellstrom, 4:48:02
10. Joe Parker, 4:52:10
11. Quincy Martel, 5:05:47 *2 F
12. Al Eder, 5:08:57
13. Jackie Bower, 5:15:57, *3 F
14. Bob Hartmann, 5:21:10
15. Sandy Burks, 5:29:19, *4 F
16. Gary Davis, 5:39:02
17. Bo Millwood, 5:41:32
18. Samantha Gosseck, 5:47:06, *5F
19. Viktor Trukov, 5:50:33
20. Adam Pratt, 5:57:30
21. Doug Failla, 5:59:12
22. John Schaphorst, 6:07:32
23. Rachael Parrish, 6:10:39 *6F
24. Mary Siegel, 6:12:22, *7F
25. Drew Walker, 6:22:36
26. John Barlow, 6:41:05
-out of 34
-4 Dropped to shorter distances
-4 Did not start

Marathon Distance – 27 – 6 loops

1. Chris Squires, 3:50:40
2. Kate Dennison, 5:06:50 *1st Fem
3. Janice Rodriguez, 6:02:36, *2nd F
4. Stephanie Walsh, 7:28:29, *3rd F
5. Becky Walters, 7:28:29
-out of 6
-2 Dropped out to run the ultra
-1 dropped out to run a shorter distance
-2 dropped in from the ultra


22.5 Miler – 5 loops

1. Paul Kiefer, 3:30:42
2. Lori Couick, 4:33:57, *1st Fem
-2 Did not start

18 Miler – 4 loops

1. Eric Rigoli, 2:54:55
2. Patrick Haney, 2:59:58
3. Jerrod Poppe, 3:05:54
4. Jon Luetkenhoelter, 3:06:49


Half Marathon -13.5 miles – 3 loops

1. Fernando Cruz, 1:40:19
2. Justin Bullard, 1:54:23
3. Kevin Layne, 2:12:49
4. Johnna Hicks, 2:20:31, *1st Fem
5. Anji Nussbaumer, 2:21:30, *2nd F
6. Danielle Hicks, 2:48:05, *3f
7. Michael Shelley-Moody, 3:04:46
8. Sean Walters, 7:28:29 minus hours of volunteering


9 Miler – 2 loops

1. Cindy Pratt, 1:19:14, *1st Fem
2. Hope Squires, 1:29:29, *2nd Fem
3. Jeremy Ellis, 1:35:40
4. Heather McGuinness, 2:15:58, *3rd Fem (barefoot)
-out of 5
-1 Did not start


4.5 Miler – 1 loop

1. Adam Simoneaux, 0:44:18
2. Richard Watkins, 1:00:48
3. Taylor Qualls, 1:02:54, *1st F
4. Grace Burks, 1:32:05, *2F
5. Rod Burks, 1:32:06
-out of 6
-1 Did not start

PICTURES:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150481225748487.425339.790623486&type=1&l=2daf655e17
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

MAD MARSH 50k & friends (24 days!)

MAD MARSH Trail Race - 11/19/11 ------>



  • Grassy 4.5 mile loop (repeat 1 - 7 times)
  • Choose a popular option: 4.5 miles, 13.5(Half Marathon), 27 (Marathon), or 31.5 (50k Ultramarathon).
  • Or choose a convenient distance of: 9 miles,18, or 22.5. Endless possibilities!
  • We'll have a PORTA-POTTY!!!!!

  • The course is on the MARSH Golf Course on Ladys Island. (see course map below). START/FINISH Address & Parking: 89 Middle Road, Beaufort, SC 29907-1332 (on mapquest.com)
  • Plenty of volunteers will cheerfully give you food, water, and record your splits and finish times!
  • Drop bags / cars can be revisited loop-by-loop
  • Weather: 52*-68* (perfect)
  • Sunrise: 6:45am. Twilight: 6:29am. (perfect timing!) -> Bring a headlamp if you so desire.

  • Register SOON as only 75 runners will be allowed to participate!
  • Sponsored by: HAMMER NUTRITION
  • SPECTATORS and DOGS are welcome!!!
  • CUTOFF TIME: 3:00pm (8.5 hours)

  • MAP website: Mad Marsh Trail Map *CLICK HERE!!*
  • START/FINISH Address & Parking: 89 Middle Road, Beaufort, SC 29907-1332 (on mapquest.com - not an actual residential street address, but a locational estimate) This is located on Ladys Island. 78 Middle Rd, Ladys Island, SC 29907 (on maps.google.com). 86 middle rd, ladys island, sc ( on maps.yahoo.com).
  • DIRECTIONS: From Downtown Beaufort: Take the drawbridge on Route 21. In 1.8 miles, (once you reach Walgreens), take a left onto Sams Point Road. Drive 2.4 miles, and take a left onto Brickyard Pt Road South. In 0.2 miles, this becomes Middle Road. Drive another 0.5, pass Coosaw Elementary School and then Fiddler Lane on your left, and turn right onto the course, a dirt road (at the Golf Cart Crossing sign). Park. Walk down the trail 0.1 miles to the START/FINISH area. Run and enjoy!!
  • Elevation Gain: ^^^^^95 feet per loop =  665 ft for the 50k ^^^^^
  • Note: The parking is on the course this year, not at the school. Also, parking is in a location different from BAD MARSH race.
QUESTIONS: WhatUltra@yahoo.com
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Monday, October 24, 2011

RUN FOR THEIR LIVES

The event "RUN FOR THEIR LIVES" was started in Lynchburg, VA and is growing exponentially every year. This is the 3rd year this race will be run, and it is for an astounding cause. The event takes place late in each October and benefits those sold into sexual slavery due to severe poverty. Most (80%) of these victims are women and children.
Please consider PARTICIPATING FROM A DISTANCE. Eventually, this will be a nationwide event, but for now, since our area isn't an official race location, please consider RUNNING a 5k or 10k on the course of YOUR CHOICE and signing up before Saturday at RUN FOR THEIR LIVES (r4tl.com). Write your location in the COMMENTS section to raise awareness and to represent your city and state!
Consider spending your next $24 on a cause bigger than your next meal out, stop at the gas station, new shirt, or movie. Or go in half and half with a friend. You can't go wrong!
Next year, sign up by Oct. 1st for a guaranteed T-shirt. For now, enjoy knowing you are helping those who desparately need it!!!
-Becky
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