2008 Race Results:
Dec 14, 2008
- Dallas White Rock Marathon,
| Margaret Chirchir | 4th | 2:45:03 | Marathon
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Dec 7, 2008
- CIM Marathon,
Sacramento, CA
Dec 6, 2008
- Memphis Marathon,
| Richard Kimeli | 4th | 2:22:30 | Marathon
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Dec, 2008
- Kabaranet Half Marathon,
| David Kiprop Yego | 1:03:22 | Half-Marathon
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Nov 27, 2008
- Run to feed the hungry 10K,
Sacramento
In Sacramento, Wesley Ochoro continued his strong performances with a 2nd place finish(29:36) and Joseph Mutinda was 7th(30:27) in the Run to feed the Hungry 10k. This was an excellent preparation for the CIM Marathon(also in Sacramento) which they will run this Sunday. Go for it guys!
Nov 27, 2008
- The Manchester Road Race,
In The Manchester Road Race, Haron Lagat run a superb performance on a hilly 4.75 mile course to run a close 2nd (21:47)in a well matched group of athletes. Haron's hard work on his core strength paid off on the very hilly course. Good going Haron! All the best in Dallas!
Nov 27, 2008
- Synaptics 5K ,
San Jose, CA
| Rose Kosgei | 1st | 16:00 | 5 km
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| Joe Gray | 19th | 14:35 | 5 km
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Rose Kosgei successfully defended her title at the Synaptics 5K elite race in San Jose, CA by running a very smart,tactical race and finishing ahead of a strong field of competitors in 16:00. Rose has proven her race prowess by winning races from the mile distance up to the half marathon, just since Sept! She will now take on the Dallas White Rock Half Marathon on Dec 14 before heading home for the winter.
Joe Gray also made the trip to San Jose and finished 19th in 14:35. This was the strongest field in any 5k race in the world this year. Good job Joe!
Nov 16, 2008
- Rock n Roll Marathon,
San Antonio, TX
Nov 15, 2008
- Richmond Marathon,
| Jynocel Basweti | 1st | 2:22:22 | Marathon
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Nov 10, 2008
- DRC Half,
Dallas, TX
| Rose Kosgei | 1st | 1:16:04 | Half-Marathon
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| Joseph Mutinda
| 3rd | 1:06:58 | Half-Marathon
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Last weekend in Dallas, Rose Kosgei used a surge at the halfway point to open a big lead and win the Dallas Running Club's 'The Half'. Rose was the defending champion and cruised to victory in 1:16:04. Rose has had a terrific year, establishing herself as a formidible opponent at distances from 1 mile to the half marathon.
Also in 'The Half', Joseph Mutinda ran the entire race in the lead group and finished in 3rd place with a time of 1:06:58. Francis Kiptoo used the race as a prep for an upcoming marathon and finished 7th. Congratulations to all and thanks to Matt Desmond who drove them to Dallas for the event and also Joni Michaels who housed and athletes for the weekend. We appreciate all the support!
Nov 9, 2008
- Big Sur Half Marathon,
Montery, CA
| Wesley Ochoro | 1st | 1:04:20 | Half-Marathon
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Yesterday, on the coast in Monterey,California, Wesley Ochoro came direct from Kenya to dominate the Big Sur Half Marathon. Wesley broke from the lead pack early and maintained his lead throughout to win by over a minute in 1:04:20. This is the 2nd year the an AKRC athlete won the event which was won by Macdonard last year. Wesley will now be ready for his late fall marathon in December. Great going Wesley!!
Thanks to Greg Macdonald and his family for hosting Wesley in San Francisco. Wesley was able to arrive a few days early to recover from the long travel and adjust to the climate.
Oct 25, 2008
- Tulsa Run,
Oct 19, 2008
- Santa Monica 5000,
Santa Monica
In Santa Monica, Haron Lagat also showed his consistency with a 14:12 time and 6th place finish at the Snat Monica 5000. Haron was also the 2-time defending champ and showed his stuff against the toughest 5000 meter guys in the west. Haron is building for future races and this was a good step in the right direction.
Oct 19, 2008
- OXXO 21k,
Chihuahua, Mexico
| Rose Kosgei | 3rd | 1:12:11 | Half-Marathon
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| Macdonard Ondara
| 3rd | 1:02:54 | Half-Marathon
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South of the border in Chihuahua, Mexico, Rose Kosgei and Macdonard Ondara both ran impressively in the OXXO 21k. This event attracts a high quality field with good purse money. Macdonard was the defending champ and held his ground to finish in another sub 63 minute half at 62:54 and 3d place.
Rose set her personal best time of 1:12:11 as she also took home he bronze medal(3rd). Rose, who normally runs the 5k-10k distances has show her abiility to stretch out to the half-marathon distance and be extremely competitive.
Oct 19, 2008
- Denver Marathon,
Denver, CO
Jynocel Takes 2 in a row
| Jynocel Basweti | 1st | 2:22:16 | Marathon
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| Richard Kimeli | 2nd | 2:23:58 | Marathon
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| Judy Kiplimo | 2nd | 2:45:14 | Marathon
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In Denver, Jynocel Basweti took the lead at 10 miles and went on to win the Denver Marathon at a mile high!! His impressive performance comes 3 weeks after also winning the Quad Cities Marathon. Jynocel is truly working very hard at being a solid contender at some of the toughest marathons in the US. His time of 2:22:16 was just short of the course record held by Alan Culpepper. Great going!
Richard Kimeli returned to the running circuit to finish a solid 2nd in 2:23:58. This was only the 3rd marathon attempt for Richard as he continues to build his resume. Good job Richard.
Judy Kiplimo lead from the start until the 24th mile where the altitude caught up with her as did former Olympian Nuta Olaru. Judy held on for a very strong 2:45:14 and 2nd place finish! Judy will return home to rest then prepare for next year's season.
Oct 12, 2008
- Baltimore Marathon,
| Joseph Mutinda
| 4th | 2:14:18 | Marathon
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| Francis Kiptoo Kibii | 8th | 2:20:00 | Marathon
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At the Baltimore Marathon, Joseph Mutinda set a personal best time of 2:14:18(he beat the course record) and finished 4th in a field 30 top level marathoners. Joseph trained well for this event and was very focused. He ran his own race and realized his goals of a personal best, even on a hilly course. Francis Kibii also earned a prize check by finishing 8th(2:21) in his first marathon on US soil. It was also his first marathon since 2006 and we look forward to him improving on that effort in his next marathon.
Oct 12, 2008
- Space City 10 Miler,
Houston, TX
| Richard Kimeli | 1st | 51:30 | 10 miles
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Richard Kimeli returned to win his 3rd consecutive Space City 10 Miler(51:30). Richard will use this race as a prep for his upcomomg marathon in Denver this weekend.
Oct 5, 2008
- Rock n Roll,
San Jose
Sep 28, 2008
- Quad Cities Marathon,
Iowa
| Jynocel Basweti | 1st | 2:18:04 | Marathon
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The Quad Cities Marathon was run on Sunday and we felt Jynocel Basweti was up for the task. Basweti had won the race in 2006 so was familier with the course. He waited patiently as some of the front runners went out too fast. At 20 miles he and another athlete dropped the early leaders and ran together through 24 miles. That is when Basweti took over. He put on his final surge and cruised to victory in 2:18:04. Great job Basweti! Your hard work has paid off!
Sep 28, 2008
- Juarez, Mexico,
| Rose Kosgei | 1st | 32:23 | 10 km
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| Macdonard Ondara
| 4th | 28:39 | 10 km
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| Judy Kiplimo | 6th | 34:45 | 10 km
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| Haron Lagat
| 9th | 29:32 | 10 km
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| Francis Kiptoo Kibii | - | 29:36 | 10 km
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In Juarez, Mexico we had the women's winner for the second year in a row as Rose Kosgei dominated a strong field and also ran her personal best 10k, winning in 32:23. Rose lead from the start and kept the pressure on the field the enitre race. Fantastic Rose! Macdonard also lead the men's race until the final 300 meters. The final sprint to the finish left him in 4th position with a very solid 28:39 time. Judy Kiplimo continue to build on her speed and was able to climb into 6th place in a respectable 34:45 as she prepares for an upcoming marathon. Haron Lagat run up with the leaders through the halfway point then held on for 9th place and still in the $ finishing in 29:32. Francis Kiptoo Kibii continued his upward trend to run his best 10k arce in 29:36 as he put his finishing touches on his preparation for a marathon next week. Much success for all.
Sep 21, 2008
- Philadelphia Distance Classic,
Sep 21, 2008
- Fifth Avenue Mile,
New York
Rose takes 3rd in worlds biggest mile race!
| Rose Kosgei | 3rd | 4:23 | Mile
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Sep 14, 2008
- Montreal Marathon,
Canada
| Lamech Mokono | 1st | 2:17:07 | Marathon
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Lamech Mokono won his second marathon this year, this time in Montreal, Canada. Lamech stayed with the lead pack until the halfway point, just as he did at Grandma's Marathon, then broke away and cruised to victory in 2:17:07. Lamech withstood the rain and driving winds for the win. He was amazed at the roar of the crowd entering Olympic Stadium. He said the energy of the crowds helped him to sustain his drive to the finish. Congratulations Lamech!
Sep 1, 2008
- US 10k Classic,
Atlanta
On Labor Day, Haron Lagat returned from his 2 month stay at home in Kenya by racing in the US 10k Classic. The race in Atlanta is on a very hilly course. Haron fought every step of the way to finish 5th against some very formidable competitors. Haron is primed for a very stong fall series of races. Go for it Haron!
Aug 31, 2008
- Spirit of Columbus Half Marathon,
Columbus, Ohio
| Edward Muge
| 3rd | 1:03:02 | Half-Marathon
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| Jynocel Basweti | 6th | 1:04:16 | Half-Marathon
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| Lamech Mokono | 9th | 1:04:32 | Half-Marathon
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| Leah Kiprono | 3rd | 1:16:26 | Half-Marathon
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5 athletes traveled to Columbus, Ohio for the innaugural Spirit of Columbus Half Marathon.
Edward Muge continued his strong season with another solid 3rd place finish in a race filled with tough competition. Edward's 1:03:02 is a personal best as he continues to show his range of distances is very strong. He has now set personal best times this year at 10,000m(track), 5k road, 10k road, and 21k road, all this year!!
Jynocel Basweti also continued to improve his results with a season best time of 1:04:16 while finishing in 6th place. Jynocel is also gearing up for a marathon in late September and appears to be peaking at the right time.
Lamech Mokono had a mid-race issue and was not able to reel the leaders back in but still managed a 9th place finish in 1:05:32. This effort was enough to show he is ready for his marathon in Montreal next weekend. We wish Lamech the best for a strong race up North!
Leah Kiprono finished her current season with a strong 3rd place finish against a competitive group of ladies in 1:16:26. Leah gave every effort to once again close her stay with a top finish, she succeeded, congrats!
Matt Desmond, who has recently joined in our work as both an athlete and supporter, traveled with the group to Columbus. Matt has brought a lot of energy and experience to our club. His finish in 21st overall with a time of 1:13:48 shows he is a contender on the national level. Great job Matt and welcome aboard!
Aug 31, 2008
- Rock-n-Roll Half Marathon,
Virginia Beach
| Macdonard Ondara
| 3rd | 1:04:45 | Half-Marathon
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| Judy Kiplimo | 10th | 1:16:45 | Half-Marathon
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On Sunday in Virginia Beach, Macdonard Ondara returned from a brief time at home to run 3rd in the Rock-n-Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon. Macdonard was in the final group of 3 leaders and finished in 1:04:45 in high heat and humid conditions. Great Job!
Judy Kiplimo traveled in from Iten for her first race with the club. Judy is coming off a long race layoff and is preparing for a November marathon. Her 10th place finish in 1:16:45 was a solid start to her fall season. We wish her the best on her jouney to San Antonio Marathon on Nov 16.
Aug 23, 2008
- Crim 10 Miler,
Flint, Michigan
Edward Muge continued his excellent run yesterday with a 4th place finish at the Crim 10 Miler in Flint, Michigan.
Edward ran in the lead pack throughout the race and was only 14 seconds off the winning time. Newcomer Francis Kiptoo Kibii landed on Friday afternoon, in from Nairobi, and managed an 11th place finish as he worked the travel fatigue out of his body. Francis is preparing for a mid-October marathon.
Aug 17, 2008
- Mexico City Marathon,
| Leah Kiprono | 2:54:00 | Marathon
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Aug 2, 2008
- Run for Oromia 10K,
Minneapolis
In Minneapolis, Macdonard Ondara completed his current stay with back to back races on Saturday, finishing 4th in the 10k and 3rd in the 5k at the Run for Oromia event. He now goes home for a short rest before returning for the fall half marathon circuit.
In the same event, Leah Kiprono finished 6th and 5th in the two events and Meshack Kirwa was 7th and 11th respectively. They will continue to work towards their upcoming focus events. Good going!
Aug 2, 2008
- Run for Oromia 5K,
Minneapolis
Aug 2, 2008
- Beach to Beacon 10k,
Cape Elizabelth, Maine
Edward does it again!
Edward Muge continued his streak this weekend with a big win at the Beach to Beacon 10k in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
He fought very hard down the stretch to fend off his rivals by a mere .6 seconds! Edward also recorded his personal best time ever in a road 10k(27:52). This was a superb effort! He now goes down the road to nearby Falmoth, MA for the Falmouth 7 mile where he will, no doubt, be facing many of the same challengers along with a few fresh faces. Go for it Edward!
Jul 27, 2008
- Wharf to Wharf,
Santa Cruz, CA
| Mathew Kosgei Kibowen | 4th | 28:30 | 6 miles
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| Leah Kiprono | 8th | 33:11 | 6 miles
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On Sunday, Leah and Mathew ran in the Wharf to Wharf 6 miler in Santa Cruz, California. Leah had a difficult time in the cold, clammy fog but still managed a 8th place finish(33:11) while Mathew continued his marathon preparations with a very solid 4th(28:30). Super efforts by both!!
Jul 27, 2008
- Wharf to Wharf,
Santa Cruz, CA
| Leah Kiprono | 33:11 | 6 miles
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Jul 26, 2008
- Heart of Summer 10k,
Minneapolis, Minnesota
On Saturday, Caroline was finishing her current race schedule in the Heart of Summer 10k in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Caroline had already placed 2nd(4:53) on Tuesday eveing in the Grandmas Mile in St Paul. Caro fought to a 4th place finish(33:19) against some very strong ladies and now has traveled home to recharge and spend time with her family.
Jul 26, 2008
- Bix 7,
Davenport, Iowa
Muge wins Bix 7
Well this was an exciting week as Edward Muge won(32:16) the very competitve Bix 7 in Davenport, Iowa. Edward had prepared very well and fought off a super strong field of athletes to win the hilly race, just 17 seconds short of the course record. Edward will now travel to Cape Elizabeth. Maine for the Beach to Beacon 10k on Saturday. Great going Edward!
In the same event Macdonard Ondara ran a respectable 9th position and also received awards monies for his efforts. Keep up the consistent work Macdonard.
Jul 24, 2008
- Deseret Morning News Marathon,
| Jynocel Basweti | 2nd | 2:19:31 | Marathon
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Jul 22, 2008
- Grandma's Mile,
St. Paul
Jul 20, 2008
- Magic Shoe 5000,
Orange County, CA
Success in Southern California
This weekend provided one race in Orange County, California, the Magic Shoe 5000(formerly Bastille Day 5k). Edward Muge returned from Kenya for the first time since December 2006. Edward recently won the 10,000m event at the Kenyan National Championships. He certainly showed his conditioning with a blistering 13:55 time. This was a course record and the elite organizer feels it is the fastest time for any 5k in Orange county over the last 10 years or so! Great going Edward!
Macdonard Ondara continued his consistent running with a 2nd place finish(14:19) and marathoner Mathew Kosgei was a solid 4th(14:25). Edward and Macdonard earned time bonuses.
On the ladies side, Caroline Rotich won easily in 16:19 and earned a time bonus as well. Super Caro!
This was a preparation race as all of these athletes compete this week in bigger events. On tap for this week are:
Tuesday-Grandmas St Paul Mile- Caroline Rotich
Thursday- Deseret Morning News Marathon(Salt Lake City)- Jynocel Basweti
Saturday- Bix 7 Mile( Davenport, Iowa)- Macdonard Ondara, Edward Muge
Saturday- Boston Scientific Heart of Summer 10k(Minneapolis)- Caroline Rotich
Sunday- Wharf to Wharf 6 Mile (Santa Cruz, Ca)- Leah Kiprono, Mathew Kosgei
Jul 19, 2008
- The Peak Challenge,
North Vancouver, BC
Joe Gray has big win in Canada
Joe Gray, one of our American stars, recorded a big win in Canada in the Mountain Running series. Joe is now in Europe as he prepares for the Teva World Mountain Running Championships. Joe has been working very hard since graduating with a masters degree from Oklahoma State this spring to further his running career. We are very proud of his accomplishments and look forward to his success on the roads and trails!!
Jul 13, 2008
- Tijuana Half,
Tijuana, Mexico
| Leah Kiprono | 4th | Half-Marathon
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| Caroline C Rotich
| 8th | Half-Marathon
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| Mathew Kosgei Kibowen | 5th | Half-Marathon
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| Jynocel Basweti | 6th | Half-Marathon
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In Tijuana, Leah Kiprono recovered from her long travel to place 4th in the half marathon event while Caroline Rotich was 8th. On the men's side, Mathew Kosgei and Jynocel Basweti battled to 5th and 6th respectively against a strong field of competitors.
Jul 13, 2008
- Boilermaker 15k,
Utica, NY
In Utica, Macdonard Ondara continued his consistent performances with a 5th place finish in the Boilermaker 15k. This was another superb job by Macdonard as he proves his strength against the most formidible opponents in the country.
Jul 5, 2008
- Peachtree, Olympic Trials,
On Friday in Atlanta, Macdonard Ondara finished a very solid 7th in the toughest 10k event in the US, the Peachtree Road Race. It was strongly contested and his time of 29:07 was very good considering the change to the finish where the final 600 meters was uphill. Leah Kiprono also competed but struggled with the humidity and long travel to the race from Nairobi. They both will head to Utica New York on Friday to run in the Boilermaker 15k on Sunday.
In Nairobi on Friday, Rose Kosgei made a bid for the Olympic team as she competed against the strongest women in Kenya in the 10,000 meter event. Rose finished in 9th position with a great run. She did not make them team but made us all very proud of her hard work and dedication to her work.
On Saturday in Nairobi, Haron Lagat ran the Steeplechase trials and was running in 4th position when he took a bad fall and was spiked on both front thigh muscles. Haron did try to continue but had difficulty as he had also lost a shoe and could not continue through the water jumps without traction. His injury required a tetnus shot and stitches. He is ok and will be recovering with his family at home.
Edward Muge, after winning the Kenyan National Championships last week had contracted Malaria the day before the Trials. He was running well through 18 laps of the 10,000 meter but was forced to step off the track due to fatigue form the illness.
This was a gallant effort by all of our members and we are very proud of them. We look forward to next year's World Championships run.
Jul 4, 2008
- Peachtree Road Race,
Jun 28, 2008
- Kenya National Championships,
Nairobi
Edward wins 10K Championship, going to olympic trials
| Edward Muge
| 1st | 27:52 | 10 km | Qualified for Olympic Trials
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It is with excitement and joy that we announce that Edward Muge won the 10,000m event yesterday in Nairobi at the Kenya National Championships. Edward had been working very hard for this opportunity and was blessed with a winning performance. His time of 27:52 was a personal best and his final lap was the difference maker. Congratulations Edward!!
Edward will now compete next week in the Olympic Trials for the Kenya team at the same distance.
The other members of AmeriKenyan Running Club set to run in the trials are Haron Lagat in the steeplechase and Rose Kosgei in the 10,000m event. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers for next weekend.
Jun 21, 2008
- Grandmas Marathon,
Duluth
Lamech has an emotional win
| Lamech Mokono | 1st | 2:13:39 | Marathon | Bonus for running sub 2:14
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| Jynocel Basweti | 11th | 2:20:45 | Marathon | -
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| Joseph Mutinda
| 12th | - | Marathon | -
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| Wesley Ochoro | 15th | - | Marathon | -
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| Caroline C Rotich
| 2nd | - | Half-Marathon | -
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An equally amazing event in Duluth took place on Saturday at the Grandmas Marathon. Lamech Mokono, who joined the club in March, ran away from the field at the 12.5 mile mark and cruised home to victory in a personal best time of 2:13:39. It was an emotional time as last years winner, Wesly Ngetich, had been killed during the violence earlier this year in Kenya. Lamech was wearing the same #6 bib which Wesly wore last year. Excellent effort Lamech and many more successes to come. Enjoy your trip home and well deserved time with family!
Also in the same race our newest member, Jynocel Basweti ran a solid 11th and Joseph Mutinda was right behind him in 12th, Wesley Ochoro was also close in 15th place. These were all strong efforts considering there were 40 men in the elite field.
In the half marathon Caroline Rotich led most of the race and finished in 2nd against and strong group of ladies. Caroline continues her very consistent run of top 5 performances.
Jun 21, 2008
- US Mountain Running Championships,
Mt Washington, Mass
Joe Qualifies for Mountain Running Championships!
| Joe Gray | 4th | 1:01:31 | Other
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On the eastern side of the country, American Joe Gray took on the toughest hill racers in the country, competeing in the US Mountain Running Championships at Mt Washington, Mass. Joe suprised the field and many spectators(but not himself) as he powered up the 7.6 mile course(with an elevation gain of 4650 feet!) in 1:01:31 to finish 4th overall. This finish means he has earned a spot on the US Team to go to the World Mountain Running Championships in Zurich, Switzerland in September! We are so excited for this huge accomplishment. Good going Joe and enjoy the trip this summer.
Jun 20, 2008
- Chips Not Dead Yet,
Vancouver
Winner-Takes-All and Haron won!
On Friday night in Vancouver, Haron Lagat participated in the First Annual 'Chips Not Dead Yet' memorial mile. It was an uphill mile race with the women getting a 41 second headstart and the men trying to chase them down. Well, Haron not only ran past the women but also beat every man in the field to take home the winner-take-all jackpot. Haron has worked very hard to prepare for this race and now can do some much desired work with his earnings. Haron has been a great ambassador for Kenya, the USA , Texas Tech, the running community and the our club. His hard work and ambitions have paid off. He is blessed to have been able to compete and win this event. It has been a marvelous year for him already. Great going Haron!
Jun 20, 2008
- District Championships,
Nakuru, Kenya
Jun 14, 2008
- Steamboat,
Jun 8, 2008
- Coahuila 21k,
Saltillo, Mexico
| Macdonard Ondara
| 1st | 1:03:29 | Half-Marathon
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| Margaret Chirchir | 6th | - | Half-Marathon
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| Lamech Mokono | 10th | - | Half-Marathon
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On Sunday in Saltillo, Mexico Macdonard Ondara led the Coahuila 21k form start to finish and edged out Ethiopian Alene Reta for the victory. Macdonard had run 2nd there last year and was impressive in his return by running 63:29 on a course with early hills. Margaret ran a solid 6th in her first race ever in Mexico. Lamech had a bad fall in the middle of the race but managed to fight back from 15th place to finish 10th and get in the money. Joseph used the race as a training prep for the upcoming Grandma's Marathon. Fantastic work crew.
Jun 8, 2008
- Garden of the Gods 10 Mile,
Colorado Springs, CO
| Josphat Ndeti | 2nd | 10 miles
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Josphat traveled to Denver to run the challenging Garden of the Gods 10 miler. Josphat was hosted by Scott Walnum and Casey Hibbard who assist our club in many ways and support the athletes so much. Josphat fought off some foot pain to run an impressive 2nd and break the old course record! It was a competitve field and Josphat fought hard. Good going.
Jun 7, 2008
- Hospital Hill Half Marathon,
Kansas City
On Saturday in Kansas City, both Wesley and Caroline ran solid performances in the Hospital Hill Half Marathon. It was a very hilly course with high winds as well and both ran to 2nd place finishes. Great job!
Jun 1, 2008
- Rock n Roll Marathon,
San Diego, CA
| John Thornell | - | 2:37:29 | Marathon | Personal Best
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| Lilian Chelimo | 10th | 2:53:28 | Marathon | -
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John Thornell has worked hard. He has worked hard in his job, for his family, for the Amerikenyan family, and also in his training. Yesterday, the fruits of his training labor paid off. John ran a well balanced race in San Diego and set a personal best time of 2:37:29! Congratulations John!
In the ladies race, Lilian Chelimo ran to a 10th place finish in 2:53:28. Lilian will return home today. We wish her safe travels and blessings.
May 31, 2008
- Kenya Prisons Championship,
| Judy Kiplimo | 4th | 35:51 | 10 km | Return from maternity leave
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May 24, 2008
- Ogden 20k Classic,
May 24, 2008
- Bolder Boulder,
May 18, 2008
- Bay to Breakers,
San Francisco, CA
Bittersweet Weekend
In San Francisco at the wild and outrageous Bay to Breakers, Rose Kosgei continued her string of strong performances with a 2nd place finish in the 12k race setting a personal best time of 40:47. Rose will now travel home to prepare for the Kenyan Olympic trials to be held early in July.
Also in the 12k event, Caroline Rotich finished in a solid 4th place in a time of 41:59 as she continues to get into full swing this season.
Haron Lagat just missed the top of the summit bonus and finished in a very respectable 6th place in a field of tough company.
Joe Gray also continued his upward momentum as his finish was 3rd best among Americans and he took home another check. Great going everyone!
May 18, 2008
- Rite Aid 10k,
Cleveland
Bittersweet Weekend
The north coast of Cleveland brought rain and frustrating conditions for Richard, Charles and Margaret in the Rite Aid 10k. The lead women were lead astray several times in the race and by the time they had been re-directed back to the course they were well off the new leaders. Margaret chose not to finish in frustration. Richard and Charles both stuggled with some muscle issues and failed to finish. They will work on those areas and hope to be ready for their next event.
May 18, 2008
- Medio Maraton de Coban,
Coban, Guatemala
Bittersweet Weekend
In Coban, Guatemala, Macdonard Ondara reapeated his 2nd place performance from last year's 21k event and beat some strong competitors from Kenya and south/central America. Wesley Ochoro had another top 5 finish as he was 5th on the hilly course in hot conditions. Congrats!!
May 10, 2008
- Oxy Invitational,
May 8, 2008
- Medtronic TC 1 Mile,
Minneapolis
MTC Mile Winner!
Rose Kosgei continued her winning ways last night in Minneapolis at the MTC Mile event. In a rare evening affair, Rose navigated the slight uphill course with 3 turns in an amazing 4:37 to capture the crown over several prominent milers. Rose's feat comes after winning the Union-Tribune 8k Sunday morning and pacing the women's 10,000 meter track event(where a U.S record was smashed) on Sunday night!! Her hard work and dedication certainly has paid off.
Haron Lagat also ran a gem of a race to finish 2nd in the same race in 4:09. He was only steps from the winner as he also had won the U-T 8k on Sunday and paced the men's 10,000m event at the Cardinal Invitational on Sunday night. Well done, Haron.
Margaret Chichir gave it her all in this race as well and finished a very respectable 5th in a tough women's field. This was Margaret's first try at the mile distance and follows her race at Bloomsday last Sunday. Keep up the strong efforts Margaret.
All three athletes give thanks to New Balance, Kona Endurance, Trigger Point,and Timex for their support. These products have made it possible to be the very best they can be!
May 4, 2008
- One America Mini 500,
| Lamech Mokono | 1st | 1:02:53 | Half-Marathon
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May 4, 2008
- Bloomsday 12k,
May 4, 2008
- Union-Tribune 8K,
| Richard Kimeli | 2nd | 23:15 | 8 km
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Apr 27, 2008
- Trolley Run,
Kansas City
Sunday's races were shorter distances but had equally exciting endings. In Kansas City, Macdonard Ondara returned to capture his 2nd Trolley Run victory in a row on a cold morning. He completed the 4 mile course in 18:12 while Haron Lagat was a close 2nd in 18:28. Haron also finished 2nd in last years race. On the women's side, Rose Kosgei easily handled the field in a solid 20:11 with the next finisher about 2 minutes behind. The Trolley Run raises money to aid vision impaired children and we were happy to be a part of the event again. Congrats to Macdonard, Rose and Haron!
Apr 27, 2008
- Ice Breaker 5 Mile,
Great Falls, Montana
| Margaret Chirchir | 1st | 27:59 | 5 miles
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| Lamech Mokono | 2nd | 23:44 | 5 miles
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| Wesley Ochoro | 3rd | 23:48 | 5 miles
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Further north in Great Falls, Montana, Margaret Chirchir powered to victory in the Ice Breaker 5 Mile. Her winning time of 27:59 was nearly 1 minute ahead of the 2nd place finisher. In the men's race, Lamech Mokono and Wesley Ochoro gave it their all and finished 2nd (23:44) and 3rd (23:48) respectively. Again, everyone had solid performances and were awarded with prize money. Good going Margaret, Lamech and Wesley!
Apr 26, 2008
- Country Music Marathon,
Nashville, Tennessee
| Sharon Cherop | 4th | 2:39:52 | Marathon
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| Benjamin Itok | 5th | 2:18:16 | Marathon
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| Meshack Kirwa
| - | 2:14:55 | Marathon
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On Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee, Sharon Cherop ran just her 2nd marathon of her career and placed 4th in the highly competitive Country Music Marathon in a time of 2:39:52. Benjamin Itok, our newest member, came in directly from Kenya for his first US race and finished in a solid 5th place performance(2:18:16). Both athletes took home a paycheck. Sharon will be departing on Tuesday to go home and prepare for the Armed Forces Championships in June. Go for it Sharon!
Apr 26, 2008
- Kentucky Derby Marathon,
Louisville, Kentucky
| Charles Kiplagat | 2nd | 2:22:50 | Marathon
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Also on Saturday in Louisville, Kentucky, Charles Kiplagat returned to his form by running 2nd in the Kentucky Derby Marathon. Charles has been rehabilitating from an injury and showed that proper healing and hard work pays off. Charles' time on the hilly course was 2:22:50 and he finished the race healthy which we are very grateful for. Good job Charles! Andrew Musuva also returned from a very long layoff in this race and had some issues to finish but will continue to work hard and be ready for the next event.
Apr 19, 2008
- Salt Lake City Marathon,
Salt Lake City, UT
| Richard Kimeli | 2nd | 2:23:18 | Marathon
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| Joseph Mutinda
| 3rd | 2:23:33 | Marathon
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| Eunice Orwaru | 4th | 2:50:51 | Marathon
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Apr 18, 2008
- 50th Annual Mt SAC Relays,
Apr 6, 2008
- Carlsbad 5000,
Two personal bests!
| Haron Lagat
| 3rd | 13:36 | 5 km | Personal Best!
| Rose Kosgei | 2nd | 15:21 | 5 km | Personal Best!
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Sunday's action had Haron and Rose competing against former olympians and several olympic hopefuls in the Carlsbad 5000. Haron kept pace with the US Men's record holder in the mile and then outsprinted several top contenders to finish 3rd in a personal best 13:36 only 2 seconds behind the winner!! This was a personal best for Haron.
Rose also ran one of the best races of her career as she topped Genoveva Kigen, who had won both the Crescent City Classic and the Azalea Trail Run in the previous 2 weeks. Only Vivian Cheruiyot(who has run the 2nd fastest 5000 meter race of all-time) could beat Rose on this day. Rose ran her lifetime best of 15:21 and a sterling performance for 2nd place!
Apr 6, 2008
- Cherry Blossom 10 Mile,
Washington D.C.
Four more in D.C.
| Angelina Mutuku | 2nd | - | 10 miles
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| Nicholas Manza Kamakya | 2nd | - | 10 miles
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| Macdonard Ondara
| 9th | 47:36 | 10 miles
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| John Thornell | 1st ( | - | 10 miles
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In Washington D.C., The Cherry Blossom 10 Mile was another race filled with Olympians. Nicholas and Angelina both run superb races to finish 2nd in the men's and womens fields. Angelina outkicked Lydia Simon and also beat the great Catherine Ndereba on the beautiful course in DC. Nicholas ran on the lead almost the entire race and was nipped at the line in a fight to the finish. Sharon Cherop put in another solid effort to run 5th in a loaded field of top athletes from Romania, Ethiopia, US, and Russia. Leah showed her heart by breaking the top 10 as well after winning her 10k race on Saturday! Macdonard also ran 9th and continues his consistent performances against many of the top athletes in the country.
John Thornell, our club director put in a huge race at the Cherry Blossom and WON the masters division!! John is on track to run the Rock n Roll Marathon in June and has definitely got his stride working.
Apr 5, 2008
- Ukrop Monument 10k,
Richmond, Virginia
Leah Wins!
Leah started the weekend of right with a huge victory in the Ukrop Monument 10k in Richmond, Virginia. Leah held off a strong charge from Cheryl Anderson to win by 3 seconds! What a way to finish her spring season. Leah will travel home to Kenya on Tuesday to be reunited with her husband Joseph and sons.
Apr 5, 2008
- Cooper River Bridge Run 10k,
Charleston, SC
Four athletes compete in Charleston
| Margaret Chirchir | 5th | 34:23 | 10 km
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| Eunice Orwaru | 9th | - | 10 km
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| Lamech Mokono | 9th | - | 10 km
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| Wesley Ochoro | 12th | - | 10 km
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In Charleston, South Carolina, Margaret, Eunice, Lamech and Wesley took on a very strong field in the Cooper River Bridge Run 10k. Margaret finished a solid 5th as her racing continues to get stronger. Eunice, in preparation for her upcoming marathon finished a very respectable 9th in a field of 20 elite women. On the men's side, Lamech also continued his forward momentum with a 9th place finish against some of the strongest men in the country while Wesley finished 12th as he continues rebuilding after 2 marathons earlier this year.
Mar 29, 2008
- Azalea Trail Run 10k,
Mobile, Alabama
Highly competitive race in Mobile, Alabama
| Angelina Mutuku | 3rd | 32:40 | 10 km
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| Sharon Cherop | 4th | 32:43 | 10 km
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| Macdonard Ondara
| 9th | 28:22 | 10 km
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We had 5 athletes running in the Azalea Trail Run 10k on Saturday. The ladies did very well again as Angelina Mutuku and Sharon Cherop ran 3rd and 4th, for the 2nd week in a row. They again ran super times at 32:40 and 32:43. great job!
The men's field was again one of the most competitive 10k races run in the world this year. The top 8 athletes finished within 7 seconds of each other!! Nicholas was 7th and Macdonard was 8th and Mathew was 10th. Macdonard set his personal best 10k time ever!
Mar 22, 2008
- The Borden Uptown Run 8k,
Dallas, TX
The Easter bunny is proud! Lots of personal bests in Dallas.
| Rose Kosgei | 1st | 26:20 | 8 km | Personal Best
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| Margaret Chirchir | 3rd | - | 8 km | -
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| Leah Kiprono | - | 27:38 | 8 km | Personal Best
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| Haron Lagat
| 2nd | 22:33 | 8 km | Personal Best
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| Lamech Mokono | 4th | 22:59 | 8 km | -
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In Dallas- The Borden Uptown Run 8k- Rose Kosgei started her season off with a victory and a personal best 26:20 time, 39 seconds ahead of the 2nd place finisher. Maragaret Chichir followed her victory last week with a very respectable 3rd place finish and Leah Kiprono ran her personal best 27:38 for the 8k.
On the men's side, Haron Lagat also set a personal best of 22:33 as he pushed the pace with the winner throughout the race. Haron is on track also for a strong spring. Lamech Mokono and Wesley Ochoro ran solid races as they continue to build speed and finished 4th and 5th respectively. Here is the IAAF article on the race:
http://www.iaaf.org/WHM08/news/kind=100/newsid=44145.html
Mar 22, 2008
- Crescent City Classic 10K,
New Orleans, LA
The Big Easy ain't so easy...
In New Orleans- The ladies also had a terrific day as Angelina Mutuku and Sharon Cherop finished 3rd and 4th in an extemely competitve field. This was their first race after a successful cross country seasn in Kenya and if their performance is any indication, they are ready for a big spring season as well. Congrats!
On the men's side, this was probably the most competitve race in the world for 10k this year. The top 4 finshers all broke the 28 minute mark, incredibly. Nicholas Kamakya and Macdonard Ondara ran 6th and 7th and Mathew Kosgei was 10th in a very deep field of 20 elite runners.
Mar 16, 2008
- Shamrock Half-Marathon,
Virginia Beach, Virginia
| Eunice Orwaru | 3rd | 1:16:33 | Half-Marathon
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| Wesley Ochoro | 1st | 44:54 | 15 km
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| John Thornell | 4th ( | 1:14:28 | Half-Marathon
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| Leah Kiprono | 1st | 52:42 | 15 km
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Eunice Orwaru ran to a solid 3rd place in the 21k event. John Thornell, our club director, took on a VERY competitve masters field and ran 5th in extremely windy conditions. This was John's first race of the year and we're excited about his performance.
Mar 15, 2008
- Shamrock 8K,
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Someone has a 4 leaf clover, we got a clean sweep in Virginia!
| Mathew Kosgei Kibowen | 1st | 23:26 | 8 km
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| Margaret Chirchir | 1st | 27:00 | 8 km
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On Saturday in Virginia Beach's Shamrock Sportsfest, both Mathew Kosgei and Margaret Chirchir won the 8k event! This was their first race back after Feb marathons and their speedwork paid off as they prepare for shorter distance races, congrats.
Mar 2, 2008
- Los Angeles Marathon,
| Lamech Mokono | 8th | 2:18:41 | Marathon
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Feb 17, 2008
- ATT International Team Challenge,
Austin, TX
Kenyans gets 2nd in Team Challenge
| Margaret Chirchir | 6th | 2:48:08 | Marathon | Debut
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| Wesley Ochoro | 5th | 2:24:06 | Marathon | -
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We also fielded the Kenyan team at the ATT International Team Challenge in Austin, Texas. The team was comprised of 4 members Joseoh Mutinda, Wesley Ochoro, Margaret Chirchir, and Lilian Chelimo. Wesley and Margaret both pushed the early pace in the marathon against teams from USA, Canada, Great Britain and Malawi. Joseph Mutinda held his conservative early pace and was involved in a sprint to the finish to end up 3rd and helped carry the team to a 2nd place finish in the team standings. Wesley and Margaret were 6th and 5th in the men's and women's races. Lilian was forced to drop out at mile 20 with an injury. None the less the team edged out Canada and Great Britain for the 2nd spot. Team USA won the event.
Feb 17, 2008
- ATT Austin Marathon,
Feb 17, 2008
- 26.2 with Donna Marathon,
Jacksonville, FL
Kibowen, Orwaru, Ngetich run the beach, under a HOT Florida sun
| Mathew Kosgei Kibowen | 2nd | 2:23:28 | Marathon | -
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| Eunice Orwaru | 4th | 2:52:53 | Marathon | Debut
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| David Ngetich | 8th | 2:40:15 | Marathon | -
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In Jacksonville, Scott Walnum and Casey Hibbard assisted the athletes at the Innaugural 26.2 for Donna, National Breast Cancer Marathon. Mathew Kosgei ran a very strong race to finish 2nd! Eunice Orwaru(one of our newest members), flew directly from Kenya and ran a solid 4th place. David Ngetich finished off his winter season with an 8th place finish. They ran in hot conditions(80 degrees!) and all performed well. Congratulations!
Feb 9, 2008
- Kericho Races,
Kerico, Kenya
Peace in Kenya, yields good races
We continue to see peaceful times in Kenya as the violence has subsided dramatically and the life is somewhat more subdued. There were several Cross Country races held this weekend in various parts of Kenya without disturbances. We are very thankful for that. Emily Chebet won her 8km race in Kericho and Rose Kosgei was 5th in Eldoret. Edward Muge was 8th in the men's race in Kericho.
Feb 9, 2008
- Texas Tech Indoor Invitational,
Lubbock, TX
Wow!Haron Lagat Runs a Sub-4-Minute Mile!
| Haron Lagat
| 1st | 3:58 | Mile | Personal Record, Facility Record
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Haron runs a personal best and sets facility record of a 3:58 mile at the 2008 Texas Tech Indoor Invitational. Check out the video at
http://www.flocasts.org/flotrack/races.php?vid=8917
Feb 3, 2008
- Medio Maraton San Blas Half Marathon,
Angelina 1st, Ondara 4th at Medio Maraton San Blas Half Marathon
At a festive event with a flag raising for all 15 countries represented (including a moment of silence for those lost in the violence in Kenya) Angelina Mutuku overcame a tough field and a seriously hilly course to win the ladies race! Macdonard Ondara ran a tough 4th place while fighting a hamstring issue from just after the start.
Feb 2, 2008
- All-America City 10k Run,
| Haron Lagat
| 3rd | 29:21 | 10 km
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| Mathew Kosgei Kibowen | 5th | 29:24 | 10 km
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| Joe Gray | 20th | 31:29 | 10 km
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| Leah Kiprono | - | 36:42 | 10 km
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| Rebecca Tallam | 13th | 37:06 | 10 km
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In a tight race, with top 8 finishers all under 30 minutes, Haron placed 3rd (29:21) and Mathew 5th (29:24). Leah and Rebecca finished 11th (36:42) and 13th (37:06) in the women's field. David and Charles had strong races as they prepare for marathons.
Feb, 2008
- World's Best 10K,
Jan 27, 2008
- 3M Half Marathon,
| Wesley Ochoro | 4th | 1:03:19 | Half-Marathon
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| Lamech Mokono | - | 1:03:56 | Half-Marathon
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Jan 13, 2008
- PF Chang's Rock-N-Roll Marathon,
| Lamech Mokono | 5th | 2:15:29 | Marathon
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| Wesley Ochoro | 8th | 2:19:09 | Marathon
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Jan, 2008
- Naples Daily News Half,
Naples
| Joe Gray | 1:07:04 | Half-Marathon
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Jan, 2008
- OC Marathon,
| Wesley Ochoro | 1st | 1:04:14 | Half-Marathon
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| Lamech Mokono | 2nd | 1:04:15 | Half-Marathon
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| Charles Kiplagat | 2nd | 2:24:52 | Marathon
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Jan, 2008
- Kenya Armed Forces XC Championships,
| Sharon Cherop | 6th | Cross Country
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2008
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