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Inyokern 10 Mile May 5, 2012 Results First Name Last Name M/F Age Time Jeff  Andrus M  31 1:12:30 Bernie Mondragon M  22 1:20:09 Anthony Barnes M  48 1:21:27 Jason Zehendner M  35 1:22:22 Lena Comer F 26 1:25:22 Kayna Jacobs F 25 1:25:25 Brianna Cote F 29 1:26:31 Dennis  Wolf M  54 1:28:07 Heidi Farmer F 46 1:49:20 Sharon Britz F 46 1:53:30 Mike  Moore M  51 2:02:16 Sicily Easley F 38 2:03:11 Dave  Pedersen M  33 2:04:10 Amy Becker-Moore F 38 2:04:19 Cheryl Demumbrum F 24 2:10:49 Jessica  Hurst F 33 2:10:49 Carol Meade F 51 2:17:56 David  Meade M  53 2:25:09 Michelle Lopez F 31 2:36:01 Olivia Zade F 27 2:36:01 William Broyles M  83 2:50:38 Raymond Kelso M  unknown 2:54:00 Jacque Bird F 24 self-recorded Winner Jeff Andrus Clidk for a few pictures at the finish.   2012 Laurel and B-Hardy ½ Marathon Saturday March 31, 2012 17 people participated in the short or long version.  The short version ended up at 9.7 miles and the long course was 14.7 miles or there abouts depending on how many detours the runner took.  The day was good for running, cool with a nice breeze for the way back to the start line.  In the long course the first place male was Joseph French with a time of 1:57 and the first place female was Lena Comer with a time of 2:36.    Big thanks to Rick Miller for helping to mark the course and manning the aid station.  Also thanks to everyone that came out and enjoyed the run. Female winner Lena Comer (center) with her sister and father Click here for all results American River 50 Mile Endutance Run  April 7, 2012 Eric Kajiwara and Corky Furnish participated in the American River 50 Mile Endurance Run on April 7th.  The race starts in Sacramento near the College and ends at the Dam Overlook in Auburn.  The first 27 miles are run on the asphalt bike path and the remainder of the course is on single track path with both sections following the American River.  The last three miles to the finish were on an uphill road.  Eric finished in 10:58:03, barely qualifying him to enter the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run lottery.  Runners need to finish a 50 mile race in under 11 hours to be able to enter the lottery.  Eric was paced for the last 1/8 mile by running legend Kathy D'Onofrio. Corky Furnish was unable to make the cut off time at Rattlesnake Bar and was pulled from the race at 41 miles.  Both runners were crewed by Jo Kajiwara and Della Delanda. To get into WS, an applicant will enter the lottery along with 2000+ other runners and compete for about 400 open spots.  Tough odds.   We did get to visit with some running friends which included a local runner from the past, Kathy Griest, who is living and working in the Sacramento area.  She was crewing for a friend in the race.   Eric with friends: Lee Jubian, Catra Corbett, Andy Kumeda, Kathy D'Onofrio, Kathy Griest, Corky Furnish, Lori Black and sitting is Ironman George Velasco  The 2nd Annual OTHTC Prediction Run Saturday, March 3, 2012  A total of 34 entrants completed the approximately 4.35 mile very hilly course.  The objective of the race was to predict your finish time with the winners being the ones who finished closest to their predicted time. The weather was absolutely beautiful and a great day for playing in the hills. Carol Wolfe again exhibited her ability to predict her time with a difference of only 33 seconds between her predicted and finish time, finishing as overall and female winner. Will Gossett completed the course with a difference of 1:04 between his predicted and finish time, capturing first for the male runners. The results for all runners are here. A shout out to Eric, Jo, and Brian Kajiwara and Randy Klassen for their assistance in putting on the run. Sent on behalf of RD Andrew Mitchell   Mikies Masochistic 8 mile Fun Run February 11, 2012 Results of the tough hilly trail run from race director Rick Miller   1.   Joseph French 2.   Lener Comer 3.   Kayna Jacobs 4.   Andrew Andrade 5.   Justin Linsmeier 6.   Ashley Yamo 7.   Brent Cornelius 8.   Barb Harlow 9.   Bernie Mondragon 10.  Tom Miller 11.  Stan Loughmiller 12.  Paul Woodworth 13.  Carol Wolfe 14.  Karin Usko 15.  John Auborn 16.  Sicily Easley 17.  Jessica Hurst 18.  Cheryl DeMumbrum 1:11:33 1:49:22 1:49:23 1:49:32 1:49:32 1:51:51 1:51:51 1:56:24 1:56:39 2:00:30 2:15:24 2:16:11 2:21:50 2:21:52 2:21:52 2:45:00 2:54:30 3:01:28 Special thanks to: Eric Kajwara  (Course Marking/Aid Station) Jo Kajiwara (Course Marking) Chris Rios (Course Marking/Aid Station) Fred Kallberg (Aid Station) Curtis Davis (Start/Finish line)  Jingle Jog December 2011 This year's Jingle Jog was a record-breaker! Somewhere between 40 and 50 people attended. Perfect running weather and a few fun extras helped make it a great event. The standard course was an easy out and back of just under 3 miles. For those wanting a little something extra, they were treated to the "he-man/she-woman" version of the Jingle Jog. (click for more details) Afterwards, we ate food and enjoyed the weather. There was marshmallow roasting for the little ones, a trampoline to jump on, and the zip line was a big hit for kids of all ages. There were around 10 dogs who ran the course, too!   Thanks everyone, for coming out. You've brought the Jingle Jog back from extinction. I'd like to host it again next year - with a little help from the elves. Carol Wolfe OTHTC High Desert Ultra and 30k December 4, 2011 50K Ultra Results   30K Results    Another successful edition of the High Desert Ultra!  Once again we had a blast, sharing our backyard running  trails with fellow runners.  We had 326 of them sign up, and 295 finishers—219 in the 50K and 76 in the 30K.  Most of our runners came from Southern California, but we had 32 from out of state, and a few from as far away as Alaska, New York, and Pennsylvania!  Luckily, we were able to provide them with ideal running weather.  The nasty cold winds that had been bothering us for several days died sometime during the night before the race, and the day magically dawned cool and quiet. First to finish in the 30k was Bartolome Sequen, 24, of Los Angeles.  His time of 2:03:09 was fast enough to capture the 20-24 age group course record.  Local runner Jennifer Williams was the top female 30k finisher, in 2:47:38.   Meanwhile, 50k winner Roberto Leonardo, 49, of Lancaster, was battling for the lead with eventual 2nd place finisher Ricardo Ramiez over the first 20 miles.  By Pack Rats’ aid station, however, Leonardo had developed a two-minute lead, and continued to pull away over the final miles.  His finish time was 3:32:00.  Leonardo is the owner of our 50k course record—3:16:37.             Bartolome Sequen                                                             Megan Laib Megan Laib, 31, first-time ultramarathoner and Santa Monica resident, captured first place in the female 50k race, with a time of 3:52:10.   Megan finished fourth of all 50k runners, and now holds the 30-39 F division course record. Winners of our military finisher awards were Joe Baumgarte of Las Vegas (50k, 4:59:49) and Ridgecrest runner Brett Pugsley (30k, 3:04:22).

OTHTC Halloween Run 2011 Over 40 runners and walkers, young and old, navigated the 3.1 mile course south of the College, at the Over the Hill Track Club Halloween Run. Many of the participants were in costume. Part of the fun during the event was the Kids Candy Dash where the little ones ran to witch's caldrons and grabbed candy out of them before the witches caught them.            Back-to-School Run/Walk September 3,  2011 Nineteen intrepid runners and walkers showed up on Labor Day weekend to participate in the two-mile run/walk. Everyone completed the hilly course and partook of goodies afterwards. There were graham crackers and scrumptious ripe melon. Photos of the first finishers were taken by Tim Lottis, who also ran the race.   First Runners - Grace Williams & Bernie Mondragon    First Walkers - Ann Rizzardini  & William "Scotty" Broyles June Breakfast Run June 11, 2011 18 runners attended the June 3 mile Breakfast Run. The overall winner was Jenny McLaughlin. Entrants got to enjoy a breakfast of juice and muffins after the race. Thanks to Kathy Martin for hosting the event. Inyokern 10 Mile April 30, 2011 Ridgecrest, CA 25 participants showed up this year, on a very windy and cold day for the 37th Annual Inyokern 10 Mile. Thanks for all those voumuteers who helped to make this run a success, and to club members, Scotty Broyles, 82 and John Anderson, 77 for coming out in support of our walking portion of the event!!     ---   Sher Davis-Race Director Overall winners: Female Barb Harlow 1:29:27 Male Joseph French 1:05:59 Male Age Groups 20-29 1 Michael McEvoy 1:26:38 2 Mark Rhodes 1:40:49 30-39 1 Jeff Andrus 1:06:55 2 Vic Argobright 1:08:23 3 McLain Cox 1:09:51 40-49 1 Eric Toler 1:33:45 Female Age Groups 20-29 1 Elizabeth Surcek 1:33:33 2 Meghan McGinnis 1:59:41 3 Kristi Staheli 2:02:13 30-39 1 Sicily Easley 1:45:26 2 Denise Allen 1:57:46 40-49 1 Janet Toler 1:33:45 2 Kriss Dennis 1:54:27 3 CAri Fulton 2:09:07 50-59 1 Carol Wolfe 1:34:36 Over The Hill Track Club Prediction Run March 19, 2011 Ridgecrest, CA    Carol Wolfe                                         Andrew Andrade Participants were told the course distance of 4.85 miles, and the start/finish location in the dirt parking area at the end of College Heights Blvd.  Participants were required to predict their finish time without knowing any other details regarding the course.  The winners were the male and female participants finishing closest to their predicted time.  Participants were not allowed to carry any timing devices which included GPS units, cell phones, egg timers, or sun dials.  A total of 14 participants ran the event, following the course markings of fluorescent blue and yellow ribbons. The female winner was Carol Wolfe who predicted a time of 59:42 to complete the course, finishing within 41 seconds of her predicted time with a finish time of 59:01. The male winner was Andrew Andrade who predicted a time of 43:00 to complete the course, finishing within 1:02 of his predicted time with a finish time of 41:58. 2011 KO Half Marathon November 5, 2011 25 runners and walkers participated in the approximate 13 mile run/walk, starting at 7:00 AM for a chilly 40 degree start.  Overall female winner in the running event was Stephanie Stites finishing in a time of 1:56:40.  The overall male winner was Jeff Andrus with a finishing time of 1:31:08.  The first place in the female walking event was a tie between Kate George and Diana Sliva with an identical time of 3:39:00.  Congratulations to all of the finishers, many attempting this distance for the first time. Complete results are here.   OTHTC Members Work at BLM Public Lands Day The OTHTC helped clean up a site at one of the shooting ranges located South of town. We removed approximately 3000 lbs of shotgun shells, and pistol and rifle brass, trash and shot up targets that included TVs, Satelite dishes, furniture, toilet fixtures and other unidentifiable objects. The BLM BBQ'd hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch. The BLM is planning another clean up day in the spring.  Before                                                     After   Participants from left to right, Richard Niska, Rob Enriques (BLM), OTHTC members Terry Mitchell, Andrew Mitchell, Jenny McLaughlin, Don Snyder, Chris Rios, Jo Kajiwara, Eric Kajiwara, and Norm Brunson. Not Pictured Dana Jacobs BLM who took the picture. Ridgecrest Run and Ride Off-Road Biathlon June 4, 2011 Ridgecrest, CA Winners were Steven Pearl for the biathlon and Buzz Baizert and Eddie Cornell for the team biathlon. Click for complete results. Eric Kajiwara has posted more pictures here. Laurel and Be Hardy 1/2 Marathon April 9, 2011 Piotr “Buzz” Baizert, first male finisher, Rick Miller, Race Direstor, Sarah Roessler, first female finisher. LAUREL & B HARDY ½ MARATHON RESULTS 1. Piotr “Buzz” Baizert    2. Joseph French       3.  Jeff Andrus      4.  Dan Kunkel       5. Sarah Roessler   6. Justin Linsmeier      7. Andrew Andrade    8. Pat Blubaugh    9. Doug Philbrick    10. Jerry Killeen    11. Andy McEvoy   12. Eric Kajiwara  13. Mark McKinney    14.  Mark Rhodes    15.  Laner Comer   16. Barb Harlow  17. Dennis Wolf    18. Kayna Jacobs   19. Tim Lottis  20. Paul Woodworth   21. John Faria    22. John Carey    23. James Furnish    24. Chris Rios  1:36:40 1:49:06 1:54:09 1:55:29 2:06:43 2:06:43 2:09:50 2:10:02 2:11:23 2:17:58 2:23:22 2:25:23 2:25:23 2:25:27 2:31:13 2:32:42 2:32:44 2:35:30 2:46:30 2:54:54 2:59:22 3:01:37 3:17:29 4:07:39 LAUREL & B HARDY 9 MILE RESULTS  1. Curt Schneider                 1:19:00 2. Mike Derkey                    1:26:00 3. Jo Kajiwara                      1:38:20 4. Sher Davis                        2:05:52 5. Kriss Dennis                     2:05:52 6. Nicholas Woodworth       2:14:07 7. John Anderson                 2:54:47 LAUREL & B HARDY  “ENJOYED THE DAY” Ellen Roessler                      1:06:04 Nanette Pearl                      1:06:04 Brad Davis                                      Mikies Masochistic Trail Run for the Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation (WEODWF)  February 26, 2011  Ridgecrest, CA  Forty-Five runners braved a cold and windy 8:00 start Thanks to all for their donations, Special thanks to race sponsor Gary D. Charlon Insurance for a very generous contribution. $2203.00 was raised for the WEODWF.  Click for a write up with complete results. Winners: Masochistic 8 Mile Piotr Baizert “Buzz” - 1:11:00  Sarah Roessler – 1:42:34  Masochistic-Light 5 Mile Anthony Barnes – 52:49  Beverly Wood – 58:07  Three Mile Fun Run Gregory Ostrom – 17:34  Theresa Ibanez – 49:41

Welcome to the Over-The-Hill Track Club Website. We are a recreational club serving Ridgecrest, California and the Indian Wells Valley. Here in the high Mojave desert, we enjoy a year-round schedule of races and other sponsored activities and charity drives. All events are open to the public. Contact us using one of our links below if you are interested in participating in our events or would like more information. If you are interested in becoming a member print the membership form and send it in. OTHTC is a member of the Road Runners Club of America  President  -  Andrew Andrade  Vice President  -  Jenny McLaughlin  Secretary  -  Diana Feist   Treasurer - Tom Miller Publicity  -  Eric and Jo Kajiwara   Webmaster  -  Tom Rindt President or for more information:  OTHTCPresident@gmail.com Webmaster: webmaster@othtc.com Over-The-Hill Track Club Ridgecrest, CA 93555