Check out this new trail run in southwest WV. Destined to be a 50k/25k race in coming years! 

There was again a healthy rivalry among aid stations to garner runners appreciation. Congratulations to Dan Todd and crew at #5 who took “best of show” with their Friday Night At The Movies aid station.

We all had a fun time with our own small parties as we waited the appearance of the sweeps.

See you at the next race where ever it might be.

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Pete says, "Weather looks good!"

Forecast for Beverly is calling for clear skies and a low of 50 degrees for Friday night.  I expect it to be in the low to mid-40’s up on the mountain at 4,000 ft, so come prepared.  Good running weather!

A belated thank you to Brian and JL for setting up the camping and the courses. The running was good on the Rock, but somehow the camping got more photo coverage!

There was talk about next year going to Holly River State Park or maybe back to North Fork Mt.???

Photos    Dan Lehmann     Megan Carroll

Only 7 more days to sign-up for Cheat Mountain before entry CLOSES! ]]> http://www.wvmtr.org/2010/08/06/cheat-mountain-almost-closed/feed/ 4 http://www.wvmtr.org/2010/07/29/coopers-rock-will-rock-this-weekend/ http://www.wvmtr.org/2010/07/29/coopers-rock-will-rock-this-weekend/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:53:15 +0000 Dan Lehmann http://www.wvmtr.org/?p=4050 Brian and JL have everything set up for us at Chestnut Ridge Campground and Coopers Rock.  The campground is on the north side of I68 across from the entrance to Coopers. We will leave the campground at 8am for the Day Use Parking Area in Coopers where both the 19 and 10 mile loops courses will start. So if you are drining up from Mgtn Sat morning we will meet you there around 8:15.

Brian will have some maps prepared and there will be water available on the course. Bring whatever else you feel you need. We’ll talk about all thjis Friday evening.

Jody and I will have pasta, salad and bread for all Friday evening. Looks like around 35-40 will be there for the weekend. See list and other details at this LINK.

When you come into the campground tell them you are with the wvmtr group. We’ll be at pavilion B.

Dan

Well summer is slipping away and we’re less than a month away from the 3rd Annual Cheat Mountain Moonshin Madness 50M Trail Run.  I still need quite a few more volunteers for a couple of the aid-stations.  If you are interested in having a great time in the mountains, then come on out and support this club race and the runners brave enough to tackle it.  Please contact me HERE if you are interested in volunteering.

The 16^th Rattlesnake Trail 50k is in the books. Adam Casseday was the race winner {4:27:04}. When the race began, there was a 19 year old in the lead pack {Ricky Campbell}. It was his first ultra run and a very good  run against veteran racers. Second place was Trevor Garretson {4:45:00} followed by Jack Lenhoff {4:48:12}. The race up front was much closer until Adam started pushing the uphill sections. Considering the Rattlesnake course has 10 major climbs and many intermediate uphills, Adam pushed a lot. 

The women’s field was another tight race until about 22 miles. Elizabeth Minnick {5:29:18} and Sharon Marks {5:40:14} stayed close together followed 3 minutes behind by Susan Donnelly.  Sharon won’t mind me telling her age. She is 52. She has always run strong at the Rattlesnake. Last year, Susan Donnelly stopped to help a runner {my friend, John Sheets}. This year she pushed through warm temperatures to capture 3^rd {6:21:06}.

Dale Fleckenstein was this years Male Masters winner {5:14:36} Local runner and all around good egg, Joni Adams took the Women’s Master division in a time of 7:12:20.

This year we had runners from 16 states and Canada. In the 16 years of the race, we have had runners from all across the country run one of the toughest and most enjoyable trail races you will find.

When the Rattlesnake Trail 50k began, my youngest son, Aaron, was just a 9 year old. My oldest, Paul, was  11. He has a son, Aidan, who is now 6. Wow, time really does go by quickly.

16 summers in a row, my wife Mary Anne and myself have either helped or race directed the Rattlesnake Trail 50k. Over the last  26 years, I have directed one run or another. This year marks our last Rattlesnake. We wanted to go out on a high note. Great finisher awards from Gauley River Pottery. Super shirts from Sport Mart and sponsorship, for the 16^th year from John Sheets and Hammergel. The greatest thing we have had as well as the runners is our volunteers. Glenn Jarrell, Terry Tomlinson, Forrest and Patrick Allen, Steve and Sandy Childress, Steve Marshall, Missy Nicely, Kenneth Wheeler, June and Jerry Hicks, Joe Richards {Kanawha Amateur Radio Club}, Aaron Hamrick, Paul Hamrick, Aidan Hamrick, Kanawha State Forest and my very best friend, Mary Anne, my wife.

I have had a great time with the race. Every finisher has been special. The middle to the back are the folks I relate to the most. That’s  where I run. The last runner is always special. They are competing against the course, not other runners.

Thanks for  everything. I’ll see you out on the trails

Dennis Hamrick

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