MSTR 2008 Reports & Results

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MSTR #1 - Babcock Gristmill Grinder - April 18, 2008

The 2008 Mountain State Trail Run Series got off to a great start this past Saturday, April 18 with the running of the Babcock Gristmill Grinder. Seasoned participants of former MSTR Series along with new registrants for 08’ toed the starting line at 10:00am under perfect racing conditions. The Babcock course flagged by RD Donnie Hudspeth provided a true sampler of WV trail running. Climbs, descents, technical single-track, double track, bridge crossings, the grist mill and other scenic views provided runners with plenty to keep their minds occupied during the 13.2 mile route. Last year’s overall series champion Michael Bee would be the first to cross the finish line in 1:35.45 and collegiate athlete Sarah Sturgill would claim first prize for the women’s field. Congratulations on the fine efforts of these two standout runners and in taking the early season MSTR Series points lead. Thanks to sponsor ZombieRunner for the $25 gift certificate won by Luke Gregory in the post race MSTR Series participant drawing!
Babcock Results      Iplay Photos
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MSTR #2 - Big Bear Lake - May 4, 2008

The Big Bear Lake 20K was run under ideal trail running conditions this past Saturday. Michael Bee was able to maintain his overall series lead but could not match the leg speed of race winner Tadd Morris. Erika Thompson of Morgantown won the womens race in 1:34:32. Erika! “You need to join the series, 5-races remain”! An impressive 14th place overall finish crossing the line as 3rd female enabled Cynthia Sanchas to move into the early season points leader position for the women. For those that have not experienced trail running at Big Bear it is worth checking out. Years of running, biking, hiking and numerous races have ground in a well worn trail system thru a smorgasbord of terrain. Especially unique and providing a nice shady reprieve with cooling winds was the section known as “the pines”; a stretch of trail winding through a mature softwood stand cushioned with many seasons of fallen needles. There are no dramatic climbs nor extremely technical sections on this racecourse making it inviting for the first time trail runner. Race director Heather Parks has a great venue here and puts on a well organized, fun event. Very nice pint glasses replaced the usual race entry-t and unique pottery plates made up the overall and age group awards. If you missed it this year make sure to watch for next seasons race date. (Rumor has it you might be able to run the Cheat 5K on Saturday and the Big Bear 20K on Sunday)!

Big Bear Results

2008 MSTR results Big Bear

Name Age m/f Babcock Big Bear Dirty Dog Helvetia Mountwood Valley Falls New River 14 New River 7 Cumulative Best Four
Michael Bee 31 M 117 112 0 0 0 0 0 0 229 229
Mike Dolin 38 M 111 106 0 0 0 0 0 0 217 217
Gary Smith 54 M 98 88 0 0 0 0 0 0 186 186
Tim Daly 45 M 90 82 0 0 0 0 0 0 172 172
Cynthia Sanchas 53 F 77 76 0 0 0 0 0 0 153 153
Ashley Dolin 26 F 70 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 137 137
Ray Sanchas 57 M 63 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 124 124
Scott Robinson 42 M 114 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 114 114
Corey LeBrasseur 38 M 112 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 112 112
Hugh Davis 44 M 112 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 112 112
Jason Keffer 31 M 109 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 109 109
David Bee 31 M 0 106 0 0 0 0 0 0 106 106
Luke Gregory 35 M 105 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 105 105
Joel Rodgers 45 M 104 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 104 104
Sarah Sturgill 23 F 102 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 102 102
Dan Lehmann 57 M 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 100
Mark Offutt 42 M 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 100
Mark Tinsley 39 M 0 97 0 0 0 0 0 0 97 97
Scott M Cooper 38 M 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 94 94
Eddie Sims 61 M 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 94 94
Zach Workman 24 M 0 91 0 0 0 0 0 0 91 91
Stacey Levendorf 39 F 0 85 0 0 0 0 0 0 85 85
Matthew Young 33 M 84 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 84 84
Harry Silvis 31 M 77 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 77 77
Lorraine Moore 44 F 73 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 73 73
Ryan Evans 25 M 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 70
David Hatten 57 M 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 67 67
Beth Hudspeth 45 F 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 62 62
Peter Daly 41 M 24 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 58 58
Sara Lampo 31 F 0 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 58 58
David Lawson 34 M 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 57 57
Jim Wilson 56 M 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55 55
Kim Rause 30 F 0 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 55 55
Tim Buskus 49 M 33 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 52 52
Alice Vernon 48 F 0 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 43 43
Paula R Smith 36 F 21 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 40
Sandy Offutt 46 F 0 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 40
Janice M Cooper 48 F 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 23
Chrissy Paulson 27 F 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Julie Tisone 44 F 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nathan J Miller 33 M 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nick Simopoulos 33 M 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lowell R Bee 61 M 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hannah Vernon 17 F 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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