Results 2010 (Results 2003-9 click here)

(Photo) The June 2007 racewalk on an idyllic Green Lake day. That's Gregg on his bike with Steve, Stan and Ann following.

March 13, Second Saturday Racewalk, Green Lake, Seattle, Unjudged. 2.8 Miles.
Cool breeze after a stormy night, about 40 degrees at race time. Nutrition note: I stopped using sports drinks this year (all seem to have citric acid) before races due to some reflux issues, now mainly cured, and for 3 straight races had blood sugar issues where "bonked," last time the worst in Oregon last week where never recovered during the race. Had 20 ounces of gatorade before today's event and was fine. Shows how easily you can make mistakes that cost you on race day. What's the lesson? Find what works for you and stick with it

Bob Novak, 60, 26:31
Stan Chraminski, 62, 26:32
Ann Tuberg, 50, 27:12
Rebecca Kettwig, 39, 30:58
Michelle Cunningham, 48, 28:44
Diane Thurman, 62, 30:58

March 7, 2010 The 2010 USATF Oregon Association 5000 meter Racewalk Championship was held in Banks Oregon on Sunday March 7, 2010. Banks Oregon is located 20 miles west of Portland Oregon and in the foothills on the Willamette Valley side
of the Coastal Mountains.

The event was held on the excellent 400 meter track at Banks High School.
After the race, the competitors and race volunteers enjoyed a great
breakfast at Banks High School in support of the community wide fund raising
by and for the Banks Oregon Fire Department.

The race started at 10:00 AM with a mostly sunny sky, a temperature of 45 F
(7C), and no wind. Everyone agreed that it was perfect weather for a race.
Nathaniel Roberts, a 14 year old racewalker from Salem Oregon led the field
from the start to the finish with a time of 26:12.5. Also, Kelly Clark, a 21
year old junior at Southern Oregon University in Ashland Oregon, had an
excellent time of 28:49.9.

The finishers, ages, home towns, and times are:

Men 5000 meter racewalk
1) Nathaniel Roberts, 14, Salem OR, 26:12.5
2) Rob Frank, 57, Banks OR, 27:59.2
3) Dennis Robeson, 62, Eugene OR, 28:29.5
4) Bob Novak, 60, Seattle WA, 28:40.1
5) George Opsahl, 68, Lake Oswego OR, 29:46.1
6) Bart Kale, 53, Des Moines WA, 32:37.0
7) Stan Chraminski, 62, Seattle WA, 34:39.2
8) Ron MacPike, 77, Milwaukie OR, 36:19.9
9) Dick Vaughn, 79, Portland OR, 37:06.8

Women 5000 meter racewalk
1) Kathryn Grimes, 46, Sherwood OR, 28:06.6
2) Kelly Clark, 21, Ashland OR, 28:49.9
3) Nana Bellerud, 50, Gresham OR, 29:48.8
4) Bertie August, 56, Portland OR, 34:05.2

Judges:
Marie VerMeer, Chief Judge (Master)
Doug VerMeer (National)
Anne Whitaker (National)
Margaret Seewerker (Association)

February 14th, Second Saturday Racewalk, Green Lake, Seattle, Unjudged. 2.8 Miles.
Valentine's Day morning was nice to us as was 53 degrees and calm and not crowded at the lake. Rained all night and then again Sunday afternoon so we caught the good weather window. Even had three ladies show up at the clinic afterward to learn to racewalk. The day before they had a huge Valentine's Day 5K at the lake so parking and racing was not possible. We even had an eagle perched in a treetop to watch us race today. Of course, with the holiday a smaller turnout. We were all in holiday mode I guess as all were a little slower than last month.

Bob Novak, 60, 26:53
Stan Chraminski, 62, 27:02
Rebecca Kettwig, 39, 29:09

January 9, Second Saturday Racewalk, Green Lake, Seattle, Unjudged. 2.8 Miles.
Nicer day with 44 degrees at race time and sunny for warm down. Bob did his fastest January time in several years. Several fast times except Ann who did her first race at new age group. We're encouraging her to go to Sacramento for Nationals this year as she is at the bottom end of the age group.

Bob Novak, 60, 26:28
Stan Chraminski, 62, 26:55
Ann Tuberg, 50, 27:45
Rebecca Kettwig, 39, 28:34
Michelle Cunningham, 48, 28:56