Ottawa Athletic Club Racing Team FrontPage Archive for: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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November 28, 2009: In today's Canadian Cross Country Championships in Guelph, ON Daniele Riendeau finished 22nd in 25:48.1 for the 7K senior women's course and Daun Lynch finished 44th in 27:56.7 November 21, 2009: In this morning's Ottawa Lions "Distance Dance" Dani Riendeau ran 10:23.5 and Stacey Lance 10:28.3 placing 2nd and 4th respecitively. November 1, 2009: Sophia Tsouros placed second in the Enduro (11k) Trail Run in 1:31:43. This race was the last of the 5 peaks series (www.5peaks.com) and Sophia ended up winning the Eastern Ontario / Quebec series overall. October 25, 2009: In the morning's Rattle Me Bones 5K in Ottawa, Daniele Riendeau was the first woman (and 5th overall) in 17:28; Stacey Lance was third in 18:35; Paula Hickman was fifth and first Masters (50-59) in 20:21, and Lisa Steele was 7th and first Masters (40-44) in 20:56. In the 10K Rebecca Stallwood was second woman in 40:50. In the Ottawa University XC meet at Terry Fox, Beth Primrose was the first woman in 11:28, Daun Lynch was third in 11:36, Liz Maguire was 6th in 12:02, Heather Hillsburg was 10th in 12:21, and Rachel Scmidt was 16th in 12:54.
October 18, 2009: Sara Domina finished this morning's Toronto Marathon in 3:17:22 (chip) to finish 12th woman and 6th in her age-group; Carolyn Turner finished in 3:20:41.6 finishing 16th woman and 3rd Masters (40-44).
October 17, 2009: The OAC Racing Team placed 5th out of 13 teams at the Queen's Invitational in Kingston this morning.
October 11, 2009: Sheila Kealey was the first woman in the Fall Colours 5K in 19:04. October 10, 2009: Judy Andrew-Piel finiihed the Hawaiian Ironman in 12:30:11.
October 10, 2009: Lisa Balerna placed first woman (and 6th overall) in the Fall Colours Sprint Duathlon in a time of 1:02:12. September 27, 2009: In this morning's Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half-Marathon, Lisa Balerna ran 1:32:50 placing 13th woman, Paula Hickman ran 1:33:38 placing 18th woman and 1st Master (55-59). In Peri's Fundraiser Run in Almonte, ON, Sheila Kealey was 2nd woman and 1st Master(45-4) in 18:56.6 September 20, 2009: Results from this morning's Army Run 5K:
Army Half-Marathon:
September 5, 2009: Lisa Steele was the first woman in the Canadian 8K in a time of 34:58 in Ottawa this morning.
September 4, 2009: Triathlon Magazine Canada has a story on Jenny Hopkins - First Ironman to Compete with MS August 24, 2009: Mathea Stevens and Garnett Stevens, who train with the OAC Racing Team, won the Youth A Girls and Youth A Boys divisions at the Canadian Modern Pentathlon Championships Saturday in Port Coquitlam, BC. August 23, 2009: In this morning's Cornwall Olympic Triathlon Sara Domina was first in 2:15:04 and Daniele Riendeau was third in 2:22:26.
Ottawa pentathlete on a successful run
August 22, 2009: Sophia Tsouros placed third in the Camp Forune Trail Run.
August 16, 2009: Danielle Riendeau and Andrea Ager placed first in the Female 45 and Under Muddy Muddy race in Boulder, CO in a time of 45:16.
In this morning's Thousand Islands Duathlon, Lisa Balerna was the first female (and 8th overall) in 1:09:22.
August 1, 2009: In this morning's National Capital Triathlon Melanie Patina finished in 2:33:59 for the Olympic distance placing 3rd in her age-group; in the Sprint triathlon Regine Ambroise finshed in 1:13:41 placing first in her age-group.
July 26, 2009: Judy Andrew-Piel finished today's Lake Placid Ironman in 11:29:38 placing 3rd Master (45-49). Jennifer Hopkins finished in 13:46.
July 19, 2009: Lisa Steele ran 1:14:17 in this morning's Acura Toronto Ten Miler. July 12, 2009: Martine Quesnel was the first female in this morning's Carleton Place Heritage 5K in 19:43.
July 12, 2009: (Ottawa Citizen) Multisport: Rare triathlon of afflictions can't keep athlete down
July 4, 2009:Jackie Sandoz who is 7 months pregnant was interviewed on the Running Show about her 21:34 in Emilie's Run.
July 4, 2009: Sheila Kealey placed 4th women and 2nd Master (40-44) in The Mike Collingwood Triathlon in Gatineau Park in a time of 1:30:23 for the 1.2K swim, 23.5K cycle and 6.4K run. July 1, 2009: In this morning's Canada Day 5K in Ottawa, Daniele Riendeau placed first woman (and 7th overall) in 18:16.2. Sheila Kealey ran 19:24.4 to place 3rd and first Masters (40-44).
June 28, 2009: Sara Domina was the first female in the Barry's Bay Triathlon in a time of 1:43:15 for the 750M swim, 32K cycle and 8K run. June 21, 2009: Judy Andrew-Piel placed second female and first Master in the Smiths Falls Sprint Triathlon in 1:17:57. Michele Herley-Tremblay finished seventh in 1:21:20. June 20, 2009: Emilie's Run OACRT results:
June 14, 2008: In this morning's Old Ottawa South River Run 5K, Sheila Kealey ran 19:19.4 placing 2nd Female and first Master (40-44); Carolyn Turner ran 19:23.6 placing 3rd Female and 2nd Master (40-44).
June 13, 2009: In this morning's Britannia Beach Run 5k, Regine Ambroise was first woman (and Masters 45-49) in 19:55.
June 7, 2009: In this morning's Barrhaven 5K, Lisa Steele ran 21:48.4 and Stepahanie Plante rav 22:42.2. May 31, 2009: Jane Rutherford ran 3:36:20 in the San Diego Marathon. May 30, 2009: (Digital Journal) Athletics: Ottawa Runner Continues to Break Records And Defy Age
May 24, 2009: In this morning's Ottawa Half-Marathon, Lisa Balerna finshed 4th female in 1:27:16 (all times are chip) , Judy Andrew-Piel finished 5th female (3rd Master overall and 2nd Master 45-49) in 1:28:02, Martine Quesnel finished in 1:35:34, Michelle Schuler finished in 1:35:43, and Tracy Abarbanel finished in 1:40:03.
May 23, 2009: In tonight's MDS Nordion 10K, Daniele Riendeau was the top OAC athlete but her chip fell off and as a result she did not get an official finish time; Tina Pippy ran 39:58.1 (all times are chip), Regine Ambroise ran 41:16.5, Kerry Rocheleau ran 42:31.9, Carolyn Turner ran 44:35.9, Justin Ogle ran 45:04.3, Lisa Steele ran 46:20, Nikki Nelson ran 47:49.5. May 17, 2009: Regine Ambroise placed 2nd female in the Defi Pegasus de Terrebonne 5k in Terrbonne, QC this morning in 20:06.9. May 16, 2009: Lisa Balerna was the first female and 5th overall in this morning's Ottawa Early Bird Sprint Duathlon in a time of 1:11:39 for the 2K/22K/4K distance. May 9, 2009: Lisa Balerna was the first female in the Where's Franktown 5K this morning in a time of 18:33. Tina Pippy was second in 18:57. Erin Morley was first in the 15K in 1:05:09. May 2, 2009: Tina Pippy finished 1st female in the Short Course (2.5K, 19.4K, 2.5K) Cumberland Duathlon in 54:32. Kerry Rocheleau finished 2nd female in the Long Course (5K, 38.4K, 5K) in a time of 1:57:26. April 24, 2009: Liz Maguire ran 17:42 in the Law Day 5K (actually 4.96) today in Ottawa. She was the first woman and second overall! April 23, 2009: The OAC Racing Team is profiled in the current issue of Canadian Running magazine. April 20, 2009: In today's Boston Marathon, Judy Andrew-Piel ran 3:14:47, Gwen Rushton ran 3:39:26, and Susan Nevitt-Yelle ran 3:45:58. April 19, 2009: Melanie Patina ran 1:35:29 for the Montreal Half-Marathon this morning. Jane Rutherford ran1:37:06. April 12, 2009: Paula Hickman was interviewed on the Running Show yesterday.
April 5, 2009: Paula Hickman has been named Female Masters Road Runner Of The Year for 2008.
March 29, 2009: In this morning's Around the Bay race in Hamilton, ON Liz Maguire placed 2nd female and 1st Master (40-44) in the 30K in a time of 2:00:17.
March 14, 2009: In this morning's St. Patrick Day races, Lanni Marchant won the 10K (37:27), Judy Andrew-Piel was 5th woman and first Masters in 41:32.7, and Stephanie McEvoy ran 49:31. In the 5K Daniele Riendeau was first in 18:50.6, Tifenn Vialatte was 4th in 22:23 and Stephanie Plante was 8th in 23:23. February 28, 2009: Jackie Sandoz and Ken Parker were guests on the Running Show on Team1200. Their interview starts halfway through the show.
February 22, 2009: Daniele Riendeau was the first woman in the Winterman 5K (and was 4th overall) in Ottawa this morning in 19:26.3.
February 18, 2009: Sheila Kealey won the 53-km freestyle Gatineau Loppett on Sunday.
February 14, 2009: Lanni Marchant placed 3rd across the line and 3rd in her predicted finish time in today's Really Cool Prediction Run in Ottawa this morning running 7 seconds fatser than her predicted time of 26:13. February 8, 2009: Michelle Schuler finished 7th female in the Winterlude Triathlon in Ottawa yesterday in a time of 1:16:00 for the 8K skate, 5K ski and 5K run. Gwen Rushton finished 8th in 1:16:38. December 28, 2008: Beth Primrose of the OACRT (and Paula Wiltse and Ryan Grant) were guests on the Running Show on Team1200.
December 28, 2008: Three OAC Racing Athletes have won awards at the Ottawa Sports Awards dinner which will be hel on January 21, 2009.
November 29, 2008: Lanni Marchant placed 14th in today's Canadian XC Championships in Guelph, ON in a time of 26:59.8 for the 7K course. November 16, 2008: Lanni Marchant finished third in the Ontario Track and Field Cross Country Championships in Toronto in a time of 23:08 for the 6K course. November 15, 2008: Cynthia Wilson, a triathlete of the year, and Heather Thomson and Brian Doan, who have competed in 16 half-iron man triathlons were guests on the Running Show today.
November 9, 2008: Lanni Marchant has been selected to the Canadian team for the Chiba road race in Japan November 24th.
November 8, 2008: In this morning's Half-Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater, FLA Cynthia WIlson placed 15th pro in 4:24:10; Tina Pippy finished in 4:45:23; Keli Kavanagh finished in 5:07:27; Erin Morley finished in 5:24:45 and Heather Thomson finished in 5:47:18. November 1, 2008: Jackie Sandoz ran 18:30 to place second female in the NCRA Cookie Run 5K in Ottawa. October 26, 2008: In this morning's Rattle Me Bones 5K in Ottawa, Lanni Marchant placed first female (and 4th overall) in 17:00 and Joscelyn Coolican ran 21:54. In the 10K, Michelle Schuler (4 months pregnant) ran 41:38 to place 2nd female and Lisa Steele ran 44:08.
October 24, 2008: Coach Ken Parker and athletes Liz Maguire and Lanni Marchant were guests on the Running Show on Team 1200 on Saturday, October 25th.
October 19, 2008: In this morning's Toronto Marathon Liz Maguire finished second female and 1st Master (40-44) in 3:01:19.
October 18, 2008: Lanni Marchant placed third in the Canadian National 10K Road Race Championships in Ottawa this morning in a PB time of 34:56.1. October 12, 2008: Regine Ambroise was the first woman (and 7th overall) in the Fall Colours 5K in Cumberland this morning in a time of 19:21. October 11, 2008: Sheila Kealey was the first woman (and 6th overall) in 31:58.6 in the Beat Beethoven 8K in Ottawa.
October 9, 2008: Lanni Marchant won the Mustang Open XC meet in LOndon, ON in 14:18 for the 4K course. September 28, 2008: Beth Primrose ran 1:21:16 for the Scotiabank Waterfront Half-Marathon this mroning placing 4th female and 1st Master (45-49).
September 21, 2008: In this morning's Army Run 5K, Lanni Marchant was the top female in 17:22.4, Stephanie Smith was 9th in 19:40.0, Paula Hickman was 11th in 20:12.8, Melanie Patina was 16th in 20:40.2, Marie Jane Roberts was 22nd in 21:11.3 and Lisa Steele was 25th in 21:22.0.
The OAC was the top OVERALL team with a combined time of 57:17 for the top three scorers. Liz Maguire was the top female in the half-marathon in 1:22:19, Daniele Riendeau was 3rd in 1:23:43.9, Sara Domina was 11th in 1:32:23.9 and Annie Robitaille was 12th in 1:32:25.6. The OAC was the top women's team (and 3rd fastest overall) in 4:18:28.
In the Last Chance Sprint Triathlon, Cynthia WIlson was first female and second overall in a time of 1:11.44. September 14, 2008: Beth Primrose ran 1:21:14 for the Montreal Half-Marathon this morning placing second female and 1st master (45-49).
September 6, 2008: Regine Ambroise placed 5th female in the St. Saveur Duathlon in a time of 1:31:17.
August 30, 2008: In this morning's Canadian 8K, Lisa Steele placed third female in 35:50.2.
August 27, 2008: There some photos of an OAC training session in Rockcliffe Park at: McEvoy.ca and also a Group Picture. August 23, 2008: Lisa Balerna finished second female at the Ontario Duathlon Championships in Coburg, ON in a time of 2:33:26 for the 10K run, 40K bike, 5K run.
August 19, 2008: Sara Domina finished fourth woman in the Xerox 10K run in Ottawa with a time of 42:45.6. August 17, 2008: Cynthia Wilson finished the Timberman 70.3 Ironman in 4:31:26 today, placing 3rd among the pro women and 14th overall
August 10, 2008: Beth Primrose ran 41:40.8 to place first woman - and 6th overall! - in this morning's Great Raisin River 11K road race in Williamstown, ON. August 9, 2008: Chrsitina Sutcliffe and Susan Kelly have returned home from the World Lifesaving Championships in Germany with 20 medals betwen them! Christina Sutcliffe (35-39) Beach 2 km run - 2nd Board Rescue - 1st (with Sue Kelly) Beach Sprint Relay - 2nd (with Sue Kelly, Carla St. Germain) Board Relay - 1st (with Sue Kelly, Carla St. Germain) Board Race - 3rd Oceanwomen Relay - 2nd (with Chris Wagg, Kristy Fleet) Oceanwomen - 4th Surf Ski Relay - 2nd (with Sue Kelly, Carla St. Germain) Beach Sprint - 3rd Pool 100 m manikin carry with fins - 5th 50 m manikin carry - 3rd 4 X 50 medley relay - 3rd (Sue Kelly, Donna Woodman, Chris Wagg) 4 X 50 obstacle relay - 3rd (Sue Kelly, Donna Woodman, Carla St. Germain) 200 m obstacle swim - 8th Sue Kelly (35-39) Beach 2 km run - 1st Board Rescue - 1st (Christina) Board Relay - 1st (Christina, Carla St. Germain) Beach Sprint Relay - 2nd ( Christina, Carla St. Germain) Board Race - 2nd Oceanwomen Relay - 4th (Carla, Donna) Ski - 5th Surf Ski Relay - 2nd ( Christina, Carla St. Germain) Beach Sprint - 2nd Beach Flags - 4th Pool 100 m manikin carry with fins - 7th 100m manikin tow with fins - 6th 4 X 50 medley relay - 3rd (Christina, Donna Woodman, Chris Wagg) 4 X 50 obstacle relay - 3rd (Christina, Donna Woodman, Carla St. Germain) 200 m obstacle swim - 12th August 3, 2008: In this morning's K-Town Triathlon in Kingston, ON, Cynthia Wilson was second elite female and eighth overall in a time of 3:09:30 for the Long Course Triathlon. Keli Kavanagh finished in 3:29:07 placing first in her age-group;Jennifer Hopkins finished in 4:12:38. August 2, 2008: In this morning's National Capital National Capital Triathlon, Duathlon, Sheila Kealey was first in the Sprint Triathlon in 1:06:30 and Regine Ambroise was seventh in 1:14:56.
July 27, 2008: In today's Newfoundland Ironman 70.3 in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Cynthia Wilson placed second female in 4:33:34, Sara Domina placed 4th in 4:48:46, Tina Pippy finshed in 5:13:30 placing second in her age-group, and Heather Thomson finished in 5:58:59 placing third in her age-group. July 20, 2008: Lanni Marchant ran 17:36 in the London Summer Night 5K on July 18, to place first female and 11th overall.
July 13, 2008: In this morning's Carleton Place 5K, Martine Quesnel (Ponka) was first in 19:26, Lisa Steele was third - and first Master (40-44) - in 22:26 and Stpehanie Plante was eighth in 23:58.
In the Boilermaker 15K in Utica, NY Beth Primrose placed 4th Master in 58:58. Chantal Gosselin placed second in the Ottawa Bicycle Club Grand Prix Masters bike race in Gatineau Park. Kelly Kavanagh placed 6th in 2:02:21.4. July 13, 2008: Cynthia Wilson won the elite women division of the Gatineau Triathlon on Saturday in a time of 1:01:48 for the 750M swim, 20K cycle and 5K run.
July 9, 2008: Liz Maguire ran 5:00.52 for the 1500m in the Ottawa Lions Twilight Meet tonight. July 6, 2008: Cynthia Wilson won the Canadian Long Course Triathlon Championships in Osoyoos, BC this morning in a time of 4:40:33 for the 2K swim, 90K cycle and 21.2K run, winning by almost 16 minutes!. She placed 18th overall! July 5, 2008: Sheila Kealey placed second woman in this morning's MIke Collingwood Memorial Triathlon in Gatineau Park in a time of 1:28:52 for the 1200M swim, 23.5K cycle and 6.4K run.
July 1, 2008: In this morning's HBC Canada Day Run 10K, Michelle Schuler was second in 38:50.0, Jackie Sandoz was third in 39:12.8, Lisa Balerna was fourth in 39:43.5, Sheila Kealey was seventh (and second master) in 40:39.4, Annie Robitaille was fifteenth in 44:02.9, Jen Dillinger was twenty-second in 44:58.5, Lisa Steele was thirty-first in 45:56.4, and Stephanie Plante was thrity-third in 46:43.9.
June 29, 2008: In today's Barry's Bay triathlon, Stephanie Smith was third woman in 1:55:00 and Erin Down was nnth in 2:03:25. June 22, 2008: A day after running a PB 5K in Emilie's Run, Cynthia Wilson journeyed to Smiths Falls and placed first woman and fifth overall in the Sprint Triathlon in 1:05:44. June 21, 2008: A big day for the OACRT at Emilie's Run, 17 out of the 38 sub 20:00 performances , four in the top ten, third overall and third Masters and we took the second and third place team awards.
June 15, 2008: In this morning's Do It For Dad 5K, Tracy Abarbanel ran a PB 20:52.1 to place second woman and first in her age-group.
June 14, 2008: In today's Riverkeeper Sprint Triathlon, Sheila Kealey finished second woman (and fourth overall) in 1:07:27, Melanie Patina was third in 1:11:57, Tifenn Vialatte was twelfth in 1:16:44. In the Olympic triathlon Keli Kavanagh was fourth in 2:27:51, Erin Morley was seventh in 2:31:12.
June 9, 2008: Lanni Marchant ran 35:23 in the YMCA-CHOK Annual International Bridge Race from Port Huron to Sarnia, ON on Saturday. She placed first female and sixth overall!
May 26, 2008: Lisa Balerna was named duathlete of the year by Triathlon Canada for the Age Group 18-39 category. May 25, 2008: In this morning's ING Ottawa Marathon Liz Maguire ran 2:55:06 to place 17th woman and 1st Master (40-44); Paula Hickman ran 3:11:30 (a new Canadian masters record!) to place 28th woman and first Master (55-59); Michelle Schuler ran 3:36:32.
May 24, 2008: In the MDS Nordion 10K, Lanni Marchant was 14th woman in 35:42, Cynthia Wilson 17th in 37:23, Jackie Sandoz 21st in 38:47, Anne Barrington 23rd in 39:03, Regine Ambroise 33rd in 40:27, Sara Domina 34th in 40:31, Carolyn Turner 44th in 42:11, Sophia Tsouros 61st in 43:31, Stephanie Plante in 46:07, and Mary-Jane Roberts in 46:56.
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May 29, 2008: Check out these two smiling faces at: ASIOrders.com May 17, 2008: Carolyn Turner was the first woman - and fourth overall - in this morning's Colonel By Classic 8K in 32:54.
May 10, 2008: In this morning's "Where's Franktown?" races, Lisa Balerna was first overall in the 15K in 58:41; Erin Morley was second overall in 1:04:19.
May 4, 2008: Elizabeth Primrose ran 36:11 in this morning's Sportinglife 10K in Toronto placing 7th female and 1st Masters (45-49).
May 3, 2008: In the Cumberland Duathon this morning, Tina Pippy was second female (9th overall) in the Sprint Duathlon in 56:23 for the 2.5K run, 19.4K cycle and 2.5K run distance.
April 27, 2008: Beth Primrose ran 18:14 to place first woman and 11th overall in the Limestone City 5km in Kingston this morning.
April 21, 2008: In today's Boston Marathon, Carolyn Turner ran 3:20:35, Jen Dillenger - 3:29:33, Tifenn Vialatte - 3:30:35 and Jane Rutherford - 3:34:12. April 20, 2008: Liz Maguire finished 15th female (10th Canadian) and 2nd Masters (40-44) in the Canadian Half-Marathon Championships in Montreal this morning in a time of 1:24:25.
April 13, 2008: Lisa Balerna was the first woman in the Run for Reach Half-Marathon this morning in a time of 1:26:19.0. Sara Domina was 4th in 1:34:41.
April 5, 2008: Beth Primrose finished 6th woman and 2nd Masters (45-49) in a time of 30:25 in Harry's Spring Run-off 8K in Toronto, ON this morning. March 30, 2008: Liz Maguire placed first Master(40-44) and 5th female in today's Hamilton Around the Bay 30K Road Race in a time of 2:00:08. Michelle Schuler finished 14th in 2:08:04, Paula Hickman ran 2:11:56 for 22nd place and 1st Master(55-59) and a new Masters' record, Melanie Patina - 2:24:51, and Jane Rutherford - 2:26:30.
March 29, 2008: Heather Thomson finished the California 70.3 (Half-Ironman) race held in Oceanside, California in 6:03:02. March 22, 2008: Lanni Marchant was the first woman in the Dowtown 5K in London, ON in a time of 17:47. Sophia Tsouros finished in 20:05. March 15, 2008: Chantal Gosselin and Jen Dillinger placed 2nd and 4th respectively in the St. Patrick's Day 10K in Ottawa in times of 38:45.3 and 43:13.2.
March 2, 2008: Liz Maguire and Cynthia Wilson are featured in Lynne Bermel's column in today's Ottawa Sun February 18, 2008: Sheila Kealey placed 4th woman, and first Masters(40-44), in the Gatineau Loppet - Keskinada 53km yesterday in a time of 2:49:05. Michelle Schuler placerd 15th in 3:26:51.1. February 9, 2008: Cynthia Wilson ran the Really Cool Prediction Run in 22:44 placing 4th overall; Sue Kelly ran 24:06 placing 10th overall; Christina Sutcliffe ran 24:30 placing 11th overall; February 2, 2008: Sophia Tsouros placed 7th female in the Winterlude Triathlon in Ottawa this morning in a time of 1:20:51 for the 6K skate, 5K run, 6K ski. January 28, 2008: In Sunday's Hypothermic Half Marathon in Ottawa, Caroline Turner was the first woman in 1:35:04. January 27, 2008: (Ottawa Sun) Amateur Sport: Youth is served at awards show
January 20, 2008: Cynthia Wilson ran 18:39 for 5K at the Richmond Road Races this morning to place second female and fourth overall. December 23, 2007: Liz Maguire has been named top Ottawa area marathoner and road racer for the Ottawa Sports Awards and Cynthia Wilson was named top triathlete. Awards will be presented January 23, 2008.
December 16, 2007: In the News
December 1, 2007: Lanni Marchant finished 21st at the Canadian Cross-Country Championships in Guelph, ON. The race was run on a snowy course with temperatures of -7 degrees and featured a very competitive field with Olympian Carmen Douma-Hussar winning.
November 20, 2008: Sheila Kealey was the winner of the 2007 Champions Challenge for Triathlon, a competitive program within Somersault's Eastern Triathlon Series.
November 18, 2007: Lanni Marchant won the Ontario Cross Country Championships run in Brockville this morning. Her time for the hilly 6K course was 21:36:42. In the Philadelphia Half-Marathon this morning, Martine Ponka ran 1:29:45 (PB) and Annie Robitaille ran 1:35:07. November 3, 2007: In the Cookie Run, Martine Ponka ran 19:43 in the 5K to place 4th female and 1st in her age-group. Tifenn Vialatte ran 42:44 in the 10K to place 3rd female and 2nd in her age-group. October 28, 2007: In this morning's Rattle Me Bones races in Ottawa, Lanni Marchant was the first woman - and 5th overall! - in a time of 17:08.9; Jackie Sandoz was 2nd in 19:10.7.
In the Niagara Marathon, Michelle Schuler was the third woman in 3:10:44.7; Tina Pippy was fourth in 3:15:52.3,; Jen Dellinger was fifteenth in 3:28:19.4, and Justine Ogle finished in 3:42:28. October 25, 2007: Lisa Balerna has the OAT (Ontario Association of Triathletes) award for top age group duathlete female for the second year in a row. October 21, 2007: Lisa Balerna finished eighth in her age-group at the World Long Course Duathlon Championships in Richmond, VA today. Her time was 04:10:37 for the 15k run / 76k bike / 7.5k run course.
October 13, 2007: Lanni Marchant finished 5th in the TransCanada 10K National Championships in Ottawa this morning in a time of 35:15.6.
Liz Maguire placed 9th woman and 3rd Masters (40-44) in the Zoo Run 1k in Toronto this morning in a time of 38:35 to capture first place in the Masters division of the Canada Running Series. She also placed sixth in the Open standings. October 12, 2007: Liz Maguire leads the women's Master's standings (and is ranked 6th in the Open women category) in the Canada Running Series following her first-place masters win in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. She will be running in the last race in the series, the Oasis Zoo Run in Toronto tomorrow. October 7, 2007: In this morning's Fall Colours Races in Cumberland, in the 5K, Martine Ponka ran 19:40 to place first woman and in the Half-Marathon, Jen Dillinger ran 1:30:37 (PB) to place first woman; Tracy Abarbanel ran 1:37:54 (PB) to place 6th woman and first in her age-group. October 6, 2007: In this morning's Fall Colours Sprint Duathlon, Lisa Belrna finshed first woman and 4th overll in 56:00 for the 2.5K run, 19.2K ccycle, 2,5K run. September 30, 2007: In this morning's Toronto Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon, Liz Maguire placed 12th woman and 1st Master (40-44) in 2:56:24.8 (chip); Michelle Schuler was 13th in 3:01:39.9; Carolyn Turner was 23rd in 3:16:15.4 (PB); Tifenn Vialatte was 27th in 3:19:57.3 (PB). September 29, 2007: In the Glengarry 5K Martine Ponka was first woman in 19:30.2 and Esther Kong was second in 19:41.0. September 23, 2007: Three OAC athletes were named in the Ottawa Citizen's "Top 10 Performances From Ottawa Area's Amateur Runners":
September 15, 2007: Lisa Balerna was first overall in the International Distance Women Canadian Duathlon Championships at Parry Sound. She finished the 10K run, 40K cycle and 5K run in 2:13:54. September 9, 2007: In this morning's Gloucester Half Marathon, Chantal Gosselin was the first woman (and 8th overall) in 1:23:09 (PB). In the accompanying 5K, Carolyn Turner was the first woman in 18:18.7 (PB).
September 1, 2007: Carolyn Turner was the first woman - and fifth overall - in the Canadian 5K in Ottawa this morning in a time of 18:46.7.
August 26, 2007: Liz Maguire was the third woman and second master in the Quebec City Half-Marathon this morning in a time of 1:25:54. Esther Kong placed 12th woman and 2nd in her age-group in 1:38:22. The race was run under hot and windy conditions.
August 21, 2007: Chantal Gosselin was the first woman in the Xerox 10K run in Ottawa's Arboretum tonight in a time of 38:28.5. Carolyn Turner was third in 39:43.3 and Paula Hickman was seventh (and first Masters) in 40:53.0. Annie Robitaille placed 11th in 42:49.6. August 19, 2007: Michelle Schuler was the first woman in the Thousand Islands Duathlon in Brockville, ON this morning in a time of 1:06:30 for the 2.3K run, 20K cycle and 5K run. Sheila Kealey was the first woman in the Sprint Triathlon (750M swim, 20K cycle, 5K run) in 1:08:32.
August 12, 2007: Paula Hickman was the first woman in the Great Raisin River Footrace 5K this morning in a time of 19:46. August 11, 2007: Melanie Patina won the Meech Lake 4K Swim (Overall!) in a time of 56.37. August 5, 2007: In today's K-Town Triathlon in Kingston, Susanne Russell was 2nd Elite Woman (and 11th overall!) in 3:11:06 for the 2K swim, 56.5K bike and 15K run.
August 4, 2007: In this morning's National Capital International Duathlon, Michelle Schuler was the first woman (and 7th overall!) in a time of 2:15:42 for the 5K run, 40K cycle, 10K run course.
July 22, 2007: Erin Morley and Heather Thomson finished the Lake Placid Ironman Triathlon in 11:56:15 and 12:47:07 respectively. July 21, 2007: Susanne Rusell placed 8th elite women in the Lac Leamy Sprint Triathlon in 1:05:39 for the 750M swim, 20K cycle, 5K run. July 15, 2007: In the Carleton Place Heritage 5K today, the OACRT swept the women's medals with Chantal Gosselin first in 18:50, Martine Ponka second in 19:57 and Shirley Fleming third in 20:00.
Lisa Balerna was the first woman (and 3rd overall) in the Sprint Duathlon (2K run, 20K cycle, 5K run) in 1:06:19.
July 14, 2007: Erin Down placed first in her age-group in the Musselman Triathlon (500 yards-15 miles-3 miles) in Geneva, NY. July 7, 2007: In this morning's Mike Collingwood Meech Lake Triathlon, Sheila Kealey placed 2nd woman and first masters in 1:32:23 for the 1200m swim, 22K cycle and 7K run.
July 2, 2007: In today's Barry's Bay Triathlon, Ann Marie Foley placed 3rd female and 2nd masters in a time of 1:50:09 for the 750m swim, 30K cycle and 8K run. Barb Saville finished in 1:59:59.
July 1, 2007: In this morning's Hbc run, OAC athletes placed as follows:
In the Motionware 5K in Kanata, Martine Ponka was 5th Female and 1st in her age-group in 19:25. In the Tupper Lake (NY) Tinman (Half-Ironman) Triathlon, Kerry Rocheleau placed 3rd in her age-group in 5:12:33. June 24, 2007: In the Smith's Falls Duathlon, Michelle Schuler place 1st woman and 10th overall in 1:11:31 for the 5K run, 2.5K run and 25K cycle. Lisa Balerna was second woman in 1:13:18.
June 23, 2007: Emilie's Run 5K results from this morning:
OAC teams placed 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. June 22, 2007: Liz Maguire is ranked fourth in the Masters category in the Canada Running Series. The current standings include the Sporting LIfe 10K in Toronto. June 17, 2007: Susanne Russell completed the Muskoka Long Course Duathlon (3Kswim, 55K cycle and 15K run) in 3:13:09 to finish 3rd among the pro women. Heather Thomson finished in 3:53:42.
June 17, 2007: In today's Do It For Dad 10K Michelle Schuler was the first woman (and 6th overall) in 38:15.6.
June 16, 2007: In today's Riverkeeper Triathlon & Duathlon, Sheila Kealey won the triathlon in 2:15:52 for the 1500M swim, 40K cycle and 10K run. Kerry Rocheleau was 2nd in 2:18:23 , Erin Molrey was 4th in 2:25:23 and Tina Pippy was 10th in 2:28:55.
June 6, 2007: Lisa Balerna has an interview in Swyft.
May 27, 2007: Results from this morning's Marathon and Half-Marathon in Ottawa:
May 26, 2007: Results from tonight's MDS Nordion 5 and 10K in Ottawa:
Race Weekend Photos May 23, 2007: Lisa Balerna has been named top age-group duathlete (30-39) by Triathlon Canada. See the story on the Runner's Web. May 19, 2007: In the Early Bird Duathlon in Ottawa, Lisa Balerna was first (woman and overall!) in 1:44:36 for the Long duathlon (5K run, 34.2K cycle, 5K run).
May 13, 2007: In this morning's Mississauga Half-Marathon, Melanie Patina finished in 1:35:21. May 12, 2007: In this morning's Franktown 5K, Sue Kelly was first in 18:53.9, Martine Ponka was second in 19:03.6 (*PB), and Christina Sutcliffe was third in 20:01 for an OAC sweep. May 6, 2007: Susanne Russell ran 37:26.5 (a PB by over two minutes!) to place 5th in her age-group at the Sporting Life 10K in Toronto.
May 5, 2007: Tina Pippy paced second female in this morning's Cumberland Duathlon in a time of 1:52:15 for the 2.9K run, 34.8 cycle and 5.8K run.
April 22, 2007: Liz Maguire placed 5th female and first Masters(40-44) in this morning's Montreal Half-Marathon in a time of 1:22:00.7.
April 16, 2007: In this morning's Boston Marathon Jane Rutherofrd finished in 3:41:17 and Robyn Di Cesare in 3:58:55. April 15, 2007: In this morning's Minto Run for Reach, the OAC swept the women's 10K with Annie Robitaille first in 39:06, Chantal Gosselin second in 39:30 and Tina Pippy third in 40:25. Sophia Tsouros was fourth in 42:01.
March 25, 2007: In this morning's Around The Bay 30K race in Hamilton, ON, Liz Maguire placed 7th female and 1st Masters (40-44) in 1:58:26, setting a new course record. The previous record was 1:58:49 set by Diane Legare in 1994. Michelle Schuler ran 2:02:04 (10th female and 2nd age-group), Susanne Russell 2:03:15 (12th female and 2nd age-group). Robyn DiCesare ran 2:28:42 (21st Master), Jane Rutherford ran 2:30:51 and Melanie Patina ran 2:31:34. Tina Pippy (1:04:39) and Kerry Rocheleau (1:07:13) ran the two-person 30K relay and placed 2nd Open Female Team in 2:11:50.
In sunny California this morning. MJ Middelkoop was second (11th overall) in the Westlake Village Street Fair and 5km Run. March 17, 2007: Michelle Schuler was the first woman in this morning's St. Patrick's Day 10K in Ottawa in a time of 40:11.9.
February 18, 2007: Sheila Kealey was the third woman and 1st Master (40-44) in the Keskinada Loppet 53K Free Style held in Gatineau Park this morning. Robyn Di Cesare finished the 25K Free Style in 2:13:05.3.
February 4, 2007: LIz Maguire ran a PB 4:48.19 1500m at the Winter National Capital Relays in Ottawa today placing third. February 1, 2007: Liz Maguire was honoured at tonight's 54th Ottawa Annual Sports Awards as she won both the top Road Racer and top Marathoner of the year awards. Four tables of members of the OAC Racing Team were on hand to celevrate with Liz. January 28, 2007: Ottawa man helps women blaze new trails to success
January 14, 2007: Chantal Gosselin was second in the Richmond 10K in a time of 39:08; Robyn Di Cesare was fifth in 43:17 (1st in 40-49). January 11, 2007: The latest edition of Inside Triathlon magazine (Jan/Feb '07) has named Lisa Balerna as one of the top five age-group ((W35-39) ) duathletes in North America. January 7, 2007: The "Running and More" feature by Louise Rachlis of the Ottawa Citzen was on the Ottawa Athletic Club Racing Team reaching 25 years. The club was founded in September of 1981.
December 18, 2006: Liz Maguire has won both the Road Racing and Marathoner category for the 54th Annual Ottawa Sports Awards which will be held on Thursday, February 1st, 2007. This gala evening celebrates athletic excellence in the City of Ottawa. December 10, 2006: In the Jingle Bell 5K in Burlington, ON Martine Ponka ran 20:06 to place first in her age-group and 7th female. December 4, 2006: Lynne Bermel has a story on Liz Maguire in today's Runner's Web
November 25, 2006: In the Ottawa Lions Distance Dance held today at the Louis Riel Dome, Liz Maguire was 2nd in the 1500M in 4:53.13, Barb Saville was 3rd in 5:03.94, Sue Kelly was 4th in 5:05.13 and Esther Kong was 5th in 5:11.85.
November 4, 2006: Martine Ponka was the first woman at the NCRA Cookie Run 5K in a time of 20:04.
November 4, 2006: Black Ribbons Will Be Worn At NYC Marathon In Tribute To Emilie Mondor
October 29, 2006: In this morning's Rattle Me Bones races, Esther Kong was second in the 5K in 19:37 and Martine Ponka was fourth in 20:30. In the 10K Annie Robitaille was third in 40:36 and Melanie Patina ran 44:50 to place 10th. October 26, 2006: In the GCWCC Tunney's Pasture Wellness Challenge, Chantal Gosselin ran 18:30 to place first female and 4th overall. October 22, 2006: Liz Maguire ran a PB 2:54:55 in the Chicago Marathon this morning. Heather Thomson and Erin Morley (PB) finished together in 3:25:04
October 21, 2006: In Saturday's Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, Marie Danais finished in 10:05:29 to finish 22nd among pro women; Anne Marie Foley finished in 12:39:24 to place 26th in her age-group. October 15, 2006: Joscelyn Coolican ran 1:35:54 in the Toronto Half-Marathon this morning to place 9th in her age-group. October 14, 2006: Chantal Gosselin won the Baxter trophy for fastest female at the OAC Corporate Relay Challenge on Saturday. October 14, 2006: Lisa Balerna has been named age-group female duathlete of the year by the Ontario Association of Triathletes (OAT). October 10, 2006: In the latest Canada Running Series rankings (post Toronto Waterfront) Liz Maguire is ranked 2nd, Michelle Schuler is 7th and Chantal Gosselin is 9th. October 8, 2006: In today's Ottawa Fall Colours races in Cumberland, Paula Hickman was second in the half-marathon in 1:30:31; Martine Ponka was second in the 5K in 20:48. October 7, 2006: In today's TransCanada 10K Championships in Ottawa, Sheila Kealey ran 40:38 to place 2nd in her age group; Esther Kong placed 5th in 41:32, Barb Saville 2nd in 41:44, Robyn Di Cesare 3rd in 42:31, Shirley Fleming 4th in 42:54, Jennifer Hopkins 4th in 43:12, Josc Coolican 6th in 43:23, and Sophia Tsouros 5th in 44:41. In the post race massage, Shirley had a PB! October 2, 2006: Sheila Kealey won the open's women category of the first Canadian Rollerski Championships this past weekend.
September 24, 2006: Liz Maguire ran a PB 1:19:57 to place third in the Toronto Waterfront Half-Marathon this morning. Heather Thomson ran 1:33:48, Robyn Di Cesare - 1:40:37 and Jennifer Hopkins - 1:44:45.
September 23, 2006: In the Steve Hall Memorial 5 & 10K run from the Perley Rideau Veterans Health Center this morning, Sue Kelly won the 5K in 19:04, Barb Saville was second (and first Masters) in 19:17, Joscelyn Coolican was fourth in 20:41 (PB) and Tracy Abarbanel was 8th in 21:09 (PB).
September 10, 2006: Athens Olympian Emilie Mondor, who had moved to the Ottawa area this summer, was killed in a car accident on September 9th while on her way home to attend her high school reunion.
September 10, 2006: In today's Gloucester Half-Marathon and 5K, Barb Saville and Shirley Fleming were 1-2 in the 5K in 19:38 and 19:58. In the Half-Marathon, Jennifer Hopkins and Erin Morley placed 1-2 in 1:31:07 and 1:33:44. September 2, 2006: In today's Canadian Sprint Duathlon in Ottawa, Michelle Schuler was the first woman (and 8th overall) in 1:20:12. Lisa Balerna was second in 1:23:38 for the 2K, 30K,5K course.
August 27, 2006: At Ironman Canada, Ann Marie Foley won her age-group (45 - 49) and was 327th overall in 11:15:13. Lisa Balerna and Mary Jane Middelkoop were both winners in the HSBC Triathlon Series (Calabogie Peaks) today. Lisa was first female (and fourth overall) in the Duathlon (5K, 30K, 5K) in 1:44:58;
August 20, 2006: In today's Thousand Islands Duathlon in Brockville, ON, Michelle Schuler placed first woman and fourth overall in 1:05:38 for the 2.3K run, 20K cycle and 5K run distance.
August 19, 2006: Susanne Russell was sixth in the Canadian Sprint Triathlon Championships in Drummondville, QC in a time of 1:04:15 for the 750M swim, 20K cycle, 5K run distance. August 15, 2006: In tonight's Xerox 10K in Ottawa's Arboretum, Chantal Gosselin placed first in 38:38, Annie Robitaille was third in 39:56, Carolyn Turner was fourth in 41:01, Mary Jane Middelkoop was sixth in 42:18, Susan Kelly was seventh in 42:37, Jennifer Hopkins was tenth in 42:58 and Erin Morley was eleventh in 43:05.
August 13, 2006: In the Verdun Triathlon, Susanne Russell was 2nd woman in 1:06:54 for the 750M swim, 20K cycle and 5K run.
August 9, 2006: In tonight's Twilight Meet at Terry Fox, Esther Kong ran 2:36.42 for the 800m, and Liz Maguire and Sue Kelly ran 4:54.77 and 5:07.2 respectively for the 1500m. August 6, 2006:Susanne Russell was third woman and tenth overall in the Kingston Long Course triathlon today. Her time was 3:11:23 for the 2K swim, 56.5K cycle, 15K run course.
August 6, 2006:Mary Jane Middelkoop ran the Shore to Shore (13K) road race in Wiarton, Ontario in 58:17 placing seventh woman. August 5, 2006: In today's National Captial Triathlon/Duathlon, Michelle Schuler was first woman and fourth overall in the International Duathlon in 2:09:48 for the 5K run, 40K cycle, 10K run. Jennifer Hopkins was second woman (and ninth overall) in 2:27:22.
July 30, 2006: In today's Triathlon Memphremagog in Magog, QC, Susanne Russell was third in the women's elite sprint event (750M, 20K, 5K) in a time of 1:08:28 for the 750M swim, 20K cycle and 5K run.
July 29, 2006: In today's world age-group duathlon championships in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Lisa Balerna placed third in the 35-39 category; Erin Morley was sixth in the same category. July 26, 2006:In tonight's twilight meet at Terry Fox, Liz Maguire ran a PB 17:33 for 5K, Chantal Gosselin - 18:33 and Annie Robitaille - 18:57.
July 23, 2006: In the Vermont State Triathlon in Salisbury, VT, Joscelyn Coolican finished in 2:46:27 for the .9-mile swim, 28-mile bike, 6.2-mile run distance to place 5th woman and 2nd in her age-group. July 16, 2006: In this morning's Graham Beasley Triathlon/Duathlon, Heather Thompson was the first woman in the Half Iron Duathlon in 5:12:11 for the 2K, 90K, 21.1K course.
July 15, 2006: While out for a jog in Chicago on business, Mary Jane Middelkoop happened across a 5K race - the NikeTown Bastille Day 5K, , entered, and placed second woman in 20:21. July 10, 2006: In Sunday's Boilermaker 15K in Utica, NY, Esther Kong ran 1:05:34 to place 11th in her age-group and 82nd woman out of 3,814. Joscelyn Coolican ran 1:12:37 to place 28th in her age-group. July 8, 2006:Sheila Kealey won the women's division of the Meech Lake Triathlon (formerly the OAC Triathlon) for the fifth time in the last six years (she was second in 2003) in a time of 1:30:11 for the 1200M swim, 22K cycle and 7K run.
July 6, 2006:In last night's Mid Summer's Night 5K in Stittsville, ON, Carolyn Turner was 2nd woman in 19:55 and Barb Saville was rd woman and 1st Master in 20:17. July 2, 2006: In the HSBC ITU Brampton Pan American Cup Triathlon Susanne Russell was 15th elite female in a time of 2:14:06 for the Olympic distance.
July 1, 2006: In this morning's HBC Run for Canada in Ottawa, Liz Maguire and Michelle Schuler (PB time) finished 3rd and 4th only .2 seconds apart with times of 36:37.4 and 36:37.6 respectively. They were 12th and 13th overall in a field of 128 finishers.
In Kanata, at the Motionware - Canada Day Road Races, Sue Kelly was 2nd in the 5K in 19:00, Shirley Fleming was 5th in 20:11, and Dennis Featherstone was first in the men's 60-69 age-group in 20:17. June 25, 2006: In this morning's Smith Falls Classic Triathlon, Susanne Russell was 2nd woman - by 4 seconds - in 1:00:13 for the 500M swim, 20K cycle, 5K run course. Sheila Kealey was third in 1:00:57, Tina Pippy placed 7th in 1:05:55, Christina Sutcliffe was 9th in 1:07:10 and Chantal Gosselin was 14th in 1:08:10.
June 24, 2006: The OAC Racing Team won the team championship at the RunnersWeb5K.com Race for Women this morning. Liz Maguire won the Masters event and was fourth overall.
June 18, 2006: In this morning's Muskoka Triathlon, Susanne Russell was 7th among Pro Women in 3:15:13 for the 2K swim, 55K cycle, 15K run course. Susanne improved her time by 2:32 over last year's race. June 18, 2006: In this morning's Do It for Dad races, the OAC swept the women's 10K with Michelle Schuler the first woman (and 9th overall) in the 10K in 37:17; Chantal Gosselin was 2nd in 39:10, Annie Robitaille was 3rd in 39:45 and Tina Pippy was 5th in 41:26.
June 17, 2006: Kerry Rocheleau was 2nd in today's Riverkeeper Triathlon in Ottawa in a time of 2:24:58 for the Olympic distance event.
June 10, 2006: In this morning's Triathlon du Lac Leamy in Gatineau, Suasanne Russell finished 6th among the elite women in the Sprint Triathlon (750M swim, 20K cycle, 5K run) in a time of 1:06:07. June 2, 2006: Heather Thompson competed in the Cabot Trail Relay on May 27th and 28th. She ran Leg 6, a 17.5K section with "a couple of long challenging hills" in 1:20:07 placing 2nd female and Leg 17, a 17.7K section with "a faitly steep grade" in 1:19:38, placing 3rd female. June 2, 2006: Michelle Schuler's ING Ottawa Marathon performance - teamed with Rick Hellard of the Lions - earned $7,000 to introduce track and field to underprivileged children in the area. The Ottawa Team placed fourth in the ING Run for Something Better competition. May 28, 2006: Results from Ottawa Race Weekend:
May 27, 2006: Results from Ottawa Race Weekend:
May 23, 2006: Due to the uncertainty of Liz Maguire's recovery from a calf injury, she has been replaced by Michelle Schuler on the ING Marathon Run for the Fastest City Ottawa team where she will run with Rick Hellard. May 20, 2006: Susanne Russell was the first woman and third overall in the Ottawa Early Bird Triathlon held at Carleton University. Her time was 1:11:25 for the 500M swim, 22;8K cycle and 5K run. Teammmates Sheila Kealey and Kerry Rocheleau were third and fourth in 1:17:37 and 1:21:35 respectively.
May 14, 2006: Kerry Rocheleau won the Mom's 5K Fun Run in Ottawa in a time of 19:36. May 13, 2006: Christina Sutcliffe placed second in this morning's "Where's Franktown?" 10K in a time of 42:30. May 7, 2006: Erin Morley finished second female and 14th overall in today's Sudbury Rocks Marathon on a "tough, hilly course from start to finish" with a time of 3:30:32, almost ten minutes faster than her previous best time. April 30, 2006:In this morning's Run for Reach Races, Robyn Di Cesare won the Half-Marathon (1:32:21), Annie Robitaille the 10K (38:39), and Susan Kelly the 5K(19:31). April 23, 2006: In this morning's Half-Marathon race in Montreal, Liz Maguire was 5th in 1:20:53 and Michelle Schuler was 8th in 1:23:55.
April 17, 2006: Chantal Gosselin ran the Boston Marathon in 3:04:22 this morning placing 67th out of over 8,000 women who started the race. April 15, 2006: Heather Thomson ran 3:38:15 to place first in her age-group (35-39) in the Charlottesville (VA) Marathon, a race that the overall winner called "the most difficult he had ever completed.". April 8, 2006: Liz Maguire placed fourth (26th overall) in this morning's Harry's Spring Run-Off 8K in Toronto in a time of 29:12. March 26, 2006: In this morning's Hamilton Around the Bay 30K Liz Maguire was 2nd in 1:57:25 and Chantal Gosselin was 8th in 2:03:55. Heather Thomson finished in 2:14:52 and Robyn Di Cesare was 5th in her age-group in 2:20:42. March 11, 2006: Chantal Gosselin was the first woman in the St. Patrick's Day 10K this morning in a time of 38:41. February 27, 2006:Paula Hickman's Master's (55+) 10K record run of 41:07 on September 24th has been ratified by the Canadian Masters Association. February 12, 2006: Liz Maguire ran 4:53.61 to win her heat - and place first among women - in the 1500M at the Ottawa Dôme Super Sunday Athletics Series. January 29, 2006: In the Ottawa Dôme Super Sunday Athletics Series Meet today, Esther Kong ran the 1000M in 3:23.63 and Stephanie Smith ran the Mile in 5:33.54. January 25, 2005: Susanne Russell was named Triathlete of the Year at the Ottawa Sports Awards Dinner.
January 29, 2006: In the Hypothermic Half Marathon in Ottawa, Robyn Di Cesare was 3rd in 1:34:22 and MJ Middelkoop was 6th in 1:35:32. January 22, 2006: Sue Kelly is competing in the Rescue 2006 World Lifesaving Championships in Geelong, Australia from February 10 - 26.
January 15, 2006: Chantal Gosselin won the Richmond Road Race 10K this morning in a time of 39:30. Robyn Di Cesare was third in 44:48. January 11, 2006: Sue Kelly is in training for next month's world lifesaving championships in Australia. She is pictured in the photo in the adjoining column.
January 8, 2006: Esther Kong ran 2:36.94 for the 800M in the Ottawa Dôme Super Sunday Athletics Series. Dennis Featherstone ran 5:17.01 in the 1500M. November 28, 2005: Sheila Kealey is Silverstar (North of Kelowna) competing in NorAm xc ski cup races. You can follow her reports at: www.xcottawa.ca. November 27, 2005: In today's "Distance Dance" at the Dome, Sue Kelly won her heat of the 1500M in 5:01.17 (4th overall), Barb Saville was 2nd in 5:02.30 (5th overall) and Esther King was 4th in 5:19:17 (10th overall).
November 20, 2005: Heather Thomson ran the Philadelphia Marathon in 3:18:06 (3:17:32 chip) this morning to place 66th Female. November 19, 2005: Esther Kong finished second female in today's Help Santa 2 Miler in a time of 12:00.9. November 6, 2005: Liz Maguire finished the New York City Marathon in 3:06:44. November 5, 2005: Chantal Gosselin won the Cookie Run 10K in PB time of 37:36. November 1, 2005: Sheila Kealey placed second in the Coupe Elpex #3 - Defi du Mont-Royale Hill Climb (a roller ski event) in Montreal on Sunday. Her report and photos are available from XC-Ottawa October 29, 2005: Erin Morley was the first woman in the Kilometres for Care 10K in Cornwall this morning in a PB time of 41:49. October 23, 2005: Liz Maguire ran a PB 36:22 to win the Rattle Me Bones 10K in Ottawa this morning. Lisa Balerna was 4th in 39:52 and Esther Kong was 6th in 41:10.
October 19, 2005: Ken Parker was inducted into the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame for his 35 years of service to the community. October 15, 2005: In the OAC Corporate Relay, Barb Saville (19:31), Esther Kong (20:12), Sue Kelly (19:16), MJ Middelkoop (19:24) and Liz Maguire (17:53) comined for a team time of 1:36:17 to plave first female team and 5th overall!
October 9, 2005: At the Ottawa Fall Colours Half-Marathon in Cumberland on Sunday, Lisa Balerna was the first female (and 15th overall) in 1:28:38. October 9, 2005: Susanne Russell placed 10th at the ITU Triathlon Age-Group Championships in Honolulu today with a time of 2:14:21 for the Olympic distance. October 1, 2005: In the Glengarry 5K, Esther Kong was first woman in 19:32. Sophia Tsouros was second in 20:13. September 25, 2005: In this morning's Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Liz Maguire ran 3:02:57 for an 7th place finish. Michelle Schuler ran 3:06:15 for 9th place. September 24, 2005: In the Perley Rideau Run (10K) this morning, Paula Hickman was the first female in 41:07, beating the Canadian Masters (55+) personal best time of 41:58 set by Molly Turner in 1993. Esther Kong was second in 41:53.
September 17, 2005: In the Esprit Triathlon in Montreal, Erin Morley was fourth in her age-group in a time of 2:30:25 for the Olympic distance. September 17, 2005: OAC Racing Team members swept the Great Barrier Breaker 5K this morning. Susanne Russell won in 19:11, esther Kong was second in 20:02 and Paula Hickman was third (and first Masters) in 20:07. September 11, 2005: In this morning's Gloucester 5K and Half-Marathon, Chantal Gosselin won the half-marathon in 1:25:01; Robyn Di Cesare placed fourth in 1:34:33
September 4, 2005: In the Guelph Lake II Triathlon, which served as the 2005 Provincial Olympic Distance Triathlon Championship, Susanne Russell won the women's race in 2:11:10 for the Olympic distance. September 3, 2005: In today's Canadian Sprint Triathlon in Ottawa, Sheila Kealey was the first woman (and 8th overall!) in 1:27:20 for the 500M swim, 30K cycle, 5K run course.
August 28, 2005: Liz Maguire placed third woman in today's Quebec City Half-Marathon in a time of 1:22:00. August 27, 2005: In the MEC 5 Peaks Enduro (~11k) Race in Albion Hills, Ontario Mary Jane Middelkoop placed third female in a time of 1:03:40. August 21, 2005: Liz Maguire was the first woman and 3rd overall in the See You In Torinto 5K in a time of 17:56.
August 21, 2005: In the Thousand Islands Duathlon today, Michelle Schuler was the first woman (and 6th overall) in a time of 1:06:30 for the 2.3K run, 20.8K cycle, 5K run.
August 16, 2005: In the Xerox 10K run in Ottawa's Arboretum, Chantal Gosselin was the first woman in 38:35; Paula Hickman was third (and first masters 50+) in 41:25. August 15, 2005: Stephanie Smith ran 19:31 for the 5,000M at the Canada Summer Games in Regina. August 14, 2005: Susanne Russell won the women's race (and was 6th overall!) at the Sharbot Lake Triathlon on Saturday in a time of 2:12:44 for the 1500M swim, 42K cycle and 10K run course.
August 12, 2005: Erin Down made the cover of MetroSports Boston magazine. July 31, 2005: Susanne Russell was the first woman (and 11th overall!) in today's Long Course Triathlon with a time of 3:11:13 for the 2K, 56.5K, 15K course.
July 31, 2005: In the Deep River Triathlon, Joscelyn Coolican placed 4th female and 2nd in her age-group in 1:52:02 for the 1K swim, 26.5K cycle and 8K run distance. July 30, 2005: In today's National Capital Triathlon/Duathlon & Relay in Ottawa, Michelle Schuler was the first women (and 7th overall, finishing 47 seconds behind husband Andy!) in a time of 1:10:31 for the 2K run, 24K cycle, 5K run duathlon. Michelle had the 2nd fastest 5K run split overall - 19:18.
July 24, 2005: Kerry Rocheleau completed the Lake Placid Ironman Triathlon in 12:38:54. July 18, 2005: In the Ontario Masters Lifesaving Championship at Woodbine Beach (Toronto) yesterday, Susan Kelly was the top in her age-group. July 17, 2005: In today's Carleton Place Heritage 10Km Run, Chantal Gosselin was the first woman and third overall in a time of 39:39.
July 16, 2005: In the New Brunswick Outdoor Championships, Stephanie SMith ran 10:56.79 for the 3K. July 15, 2005: In tonight's Nissan Foundation 5k at the Docks inToronto, ON, Liz Maguire was fifth women and third in her age-group in 17:58. Lisa Balerna finished in 19:43. July 13, 2005: At the NCRA's No Frills 10-Miler at the Experimental Farm, Angela Plamondon won in 1:07:51 and Esther Kong was third in 1:12:54. July 10, 2005: Susanne Russell was third WPRO in the Peterborough Half-Ironman Triathlon today with a time of 5:01:56 for the 2K swim, 90K cycle and 21.1K run. July 9, 2005: Sheila Kealey won the OAC Triathlon (actually a swim-run duathlon) for the fourth time in the past five years - she was second in 2003. She finished in a time of 1:00:16 for the 1200M swim, 9.6K run.
Mary Jane Middelkoop competed in the MEC 5 Peaks Trail Running series in Mansfield and finished as fifth female despite getting temporarily lost while in second position. Her time was 1:07:10 for the 10K "Enduro" course. July 6, 2005: In the Mid Summer's Night 5K in Stittsville, ON Angela Plamondon and Barb Saville finishes 1-2, with Angela running 19:03 and Barb 19:56 (1st masters(40+). July 3, 2005: Ann Marie Foley was the 2nd woman in the Barry's Bay Triathlon (750M swim, 30K cycle, 8K run) in a time of 1:49:26. July 2, 2005: In the Conquer the Canuck 12,5 trail race in Kanata, Mary Jane Middelkoop and Tanya Shaw finshed 1st and 2nd woman, in 53:30 and 56:36 respectively, to place 4th and 5th overall. July 2, 2005: Stephanie Smith qualified for the Canada Summer Games by running 19:21 for 5000M in the New Brunswick Canada Games Trials in Saint John, NB. July 1, 2005: The OAC Racing Team swept the top four places in today's HBC Run for Canada - 1st: Liz MaGuire(36:44 - *PB*), 2nd: Michelle Schuler(37:38), 3rd: Lisa Balerna(38:06 - *PB*), 4th: Carolyn Turner(39:35). in a sprint finish over 5th place. In Kanata at the Motionware Canada Day Races, Chantal Gosselin was 2nd in the 10K in 40:07; in the 5K, Barb Saville was 3rd (and 1st Masters) in 19:44, Shirley Fleming was 5th in 19:53, Paula Hickman was 6th (and first Masters 50+) in 20:06 and Esther Kong finished in 21:44. June 26, 2005: In today's Smiths Falls triathlon, Sheila Kealey was the first woman in 1:00:08 for the 500M swim, 20K cycle, 5K run.
June 19, 2005: In the Muskoka Long Course Triathlon today, Suanne Russell was the 6th Female in the PRO category in a time of 3:17:45 for the 2K swim, 55K cycle and 15K run.
June 19, 2005: Michelle Schuler was the first woman in today's Alterna Do It For Dad 10K in a PB time of 36:58, placing 5th overall!
June 18, 2005: In today's Ottawa Riverkeeper Duathlon, Lisa Balerna was the eighth woman (2nd in age-group) in a time of 2:22:06 for the 10K run, 40K cycle and 5K run, riding the last 10K with a flat tire! Paula Hickman was 1st in her age-goup in 2:27:36 and Jen Hopkins finished in 2:35:21. June 11, 2005: In today's Lace Leamy triathlon, Susanne Russell was first woman and 4th overall in the Sprint race (750M swim, 20K cycle, 5K run) in a time of 1:10:43. She had the fastest swim split - 12:08 - overall. June 5, 2005: Sophia Tsouros finished fourth female in an off-road triathlon (HSBC Triathlon Series) at the Fanshawe Conservation area. Her time for the 750M swim, 21K cycle and 6K run was 1:54:41. May 29, 2005: In this morning's ING Ottawa Marathon, Michelle Schuler ran a PB 2:56:14 to place 6th woman. She ran a negative split, passing 21.1K in 1:28:41 and then running the second half in 1:27:34.
May 28, 2005: In this evening's National Capital Race Weekend events, Stephanie Smith was third female (and first military woman) in the 5K in a PB time of 18:51.4. Ann Marie Foley was the first Masters(40+) female in 19:59.9.
May 22, 2005: In this morning's Ottawa Early Bird Duathlon, Lisa Balerna won the women's race in a time of 1:07:04 for the 2K Run, 22.2K Cycle and 5K Run. May 15, 2005: In this morning's Dash to Cure Diabetes in Ottawa, Chantal Roberts (Gosselin) win the 10K in 38:36.
May 8, 2005: In the Forest City Marathon in London, ON Angela Plamondon placed third woman in a time of 3:14:36. May 8, 2005: In today's Mother's Day 5km Run, Susan Kelly was the first woman (and 4th overall!) in a time of 18:25. May 7, 2005: In this morning's "The Day Before Mother's Day Duathlon", Sheila Kealey was 3rd woman (and first Master) in the 3K run, 19.2K Bike, 3K Run, in a time of 58:01 and Michelle Schuler was 4th in 58:52. Sophia Tsouros was 11th woman in 1:05:28. May 3, 2005: On the past weekend Sophia Tsouros and Robyn De Cesare competed in Adventure Racing Canada's off road triathlon
outventure. They paddled a canoe on Lake Ontario at Harbourfront, then did
a run along Lakeshore and finished with a mountain bike section along the
Don Valley. They finished in 3 hours, and won the Female Duo Division.
April 30, 2005: In the Diefenbunker Classic 5K, Suzanne Russell was the second woman in 20:06 April 24, 2005: In this morning's Physiotherapy Run/Walk in Ottawa, Stepahnie Smith won the 5K in 19:54 and Chantal Roberts won the 10K in 39:51 in cold rainy conditions. April 18, 2005: In today's Boston Marathon, Robyn Dicesare ran 3:29:48(3:26:42 chip time) and Esther Kong ran 4:21:19(4:13:12 chip time). April 17, 2005: In this morning's Run for Reach the OAC swept the women's races. In the 10K, Liz Maguire ran 37:25 to win the women's race and place 7th overall.
March 20, 2005: In today's Around the Bay 30K race in Hamilton, Liz Maguire ran a 1:59:21 to place 3rd female (out of 1721)and first in her age-group. She was 46th overall out of 3546 finishers.
March 14, 2005: Chantal Gosslin (Roberts) and Michelle Schuler placed 1-2 in Saturday's St. Patrick's Day 10K in times of 38:55 and 38:57 respectively. Robyn Dicesare was 5th in 43:11. February 27, 2005: Mary Jane Middelkoop Inducted into UTC Athletics Hall of Fame
February 26, 2005: Sheila Kealey was 12th out of 635 women in the 2005 Subaru American Birkebeiner, North America's largest cross country ski marathon, in Wisconsin. February 20, 2005: In today's Keskinada Loppett XC ski race, Sheila Kealey placed 2nd female and 1st Master(40+) in the 52K Free Style in a time of 2:41:40. February 19, 2005: Robyn Dicesare ran the Myrtle Beach Marathon in 3:18:34 on Saturday placing 8th fenale, 1st Masters (40+) and 92nd overall out of 1,346 finishers. Angela Plamondon finished the Half-Marathon in 1:43:27, walking it in after sustaining a calf injury. February 14, 2005: Stephanie Smith was 2nd in the Paradiso Restaurant Valentines Sweetheart Race 5 Km Run in a time of 19:38 on Saturday. February 5, 2005: In today's Winterlude Triathlon, Sheila Kealey won the women's division for the eighth time! in 52:36 for the 8K skate, 4.5K ski and 5K run.
February 3, 2005: In Sunday's Hypothermic Half Marathon race in Ottawa, Robyn Di Cesare was the first female in a time of 1:41:03. January 31, 2005: In yesterday's Eastern Canadian Cross-Country Ski Championships in Gatineau Park, Sheila Kealey was fourth overall and 2nd Senior in Freestyle and 12th overall and 1st Master in Classic. January 16, 2005: In today's Richmond Road Races, Chantal Gosselin (formerly Roberts) won the women's 10K in 38:50; Robyn Di Cesare was fifth in 42:12. January 4, 2005: Liz Maguire placed third in the open female category in Canada Running Series for 2004. January 1, 2005: Susanne Russell was the first woman (and third overall) in the New Year's Resolution Run in a time of 41:35. December 6, 2004: In Saturday's Santa Shuffle in the Arboretum, Sue Gomes was the second women. No times were recorded. November 30, 2004: Read Sheila Kealey's Silver Star XC Ski Report at: XCOttawa.ca November 29, 2004: In yesterday's BRRC Northern Central Trail Marathon in Sparks, MD, Angela Plamondon was the first female in 3:04:54 and Robyn Di Cesare was 3rd in 3:20:49. November 13, 2004: Liz Maguire was a close 2nd in today's Help Santa 2-Miler in a time of 10:42, 1.4 seconds behind Sara Dillabaugh. Michelle Schuler was 3rd in 11:03. Chantal Roberts 4th in 11:17, Robyn DiCesare 5th in 11:42 and Kelly Knoll 6th in 11:57. November 6, 2004: Michelle Schuler (38:59) and Robyn Di Cesare (41:12) were 1st and 2nd in the NCRA's Cookie Run 10K; Angela Plamondon (18:19) was 2nd in the 5K behind Sarah Dillabaugh of the Lions. November 1, 2004: Chantal Gosselin (Roberts) ran 3:21:49 in the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington on Sunday.
October 24, 2004: Angela Plamondon was the first woman in the Detroit Half-Marathon in a time of 1:25:51. October 24, 2004: In today's Rattle Me Bones races, the OAC swept the 10K event with Michelle Schuler(38:53), Carolyn Turner(39:12), and Paula Hickman(40:38) placing 1-2-3 respectively.
October 18, 2004: In Saturday's OAC Corporate Relay, two teams of the OAC Racing Team, running for the Runner's Web, placed 6th and 9th overall out of 70 teams.
October 10, 2004: Kelly Knoll was the first woman in today's Ottawa Half-Marathon in Cumberland with a time of 1:32:06. October 9, 2004: In this morning's Beat Beethoven 8K in Ottawa, Carolyn Turner placed 3rd woman and 2nd in her agegroup in 31:04. Lynne Bermel was 4th woman and first masters in 32:04. Kerry Rocheleau was 5th woman in 34:27. October 3, 2004: Susan Gomes has returned home from Viareggio, Italy where she competed in the World Lifesaving Championships. Susan's team,
the St. Laurent Masters, was the only Masters team representing Canada and they were very successful despite huge surf in the ocean. The team
took home 14 medals in total, 4 relay medals and 10 individual.
September 26, 2004: Liz Maguire broke the three hour barrier in the Toronto Waterfront Marathon as she ran 2:59:42 to place 3rd Female.
September 25, 2004: Lynne Bermel won the Perley Rideau Run 5K in 19:16.9; Kelly Knoll was second in 20:13.5. September 19, 2004: In this morning's Sun Run 5K, John Lewis placed 10th in 17:30, Robyn Dicesare and Kelly Knoll were second and third in 19:59 and 20:09 respectively. September 18, 2004:In the Little Lake Liftlock 10K race in Peterborough, Paula Hickman placed first female and 4th overall in the handicapped start with a chip time of 41:20. September 12, 2004: Paula Hickman won the Gloucester 5K this morning in a time of 19:43. Shirley Fleming was third in 20:03. Tracy Montgomery was fourth in 21:19. In the men's race John Lewis was fourth in 18:03 and Dennis Featherstone was first in his age-group in 19:16.
In the Montreal Half-Marathon, jennifer Hopkins ran 1:39:58. September 6, 2004: In the Monster Challenge Triathlon (Sprint - (0.5 Mi Swim, 12.4 Mi Bike, 3.1 Mi Run)) in Boston, MA yesterday, Erin Down was 4th woman and 2nd in her age-group with a time of 1:09:31 September 4, 2004: Susanne Russell captured first place in the Canadian Half Ironman held in Ottawa today. Her time was 4:43:07 for the 2K Swim, 90K Bike and 21.1K run.
August 28, 2004: Susan Gomes placed 2nd in the 2km beach run in a time of 6:19:43 - the winner running 6:18:53, and 2nd in the Beach Flags event at the National Life Saving Championships held in Halifax.
August 29, 2004: Liz Maguire placed second in this morning's half-marathon in Quebec City in a time of 1:26:00. This placed her 26th overall in a field of over 1200 runners. August 26, 2004: Angela Plamondon was the first woman in the Glen Tay Block Road Race in perth in a time of 1:00:48 for the 14.7K road race. August 22, 2004: Sheila Kealey won the Thousand Islands Triathlon in Brockville, ON this morning in a time of 2:15:05 for the 1500M Swim, 41.4K Bike and 10K Run distance.
August 21, 2004: Susanne Russell won the Sharbot Lake Triathlon this morning in a time of 2:12:00 for the Olympic distance race, She placed 10th overall.
August 17, 2004: In tonight's Xerox 10K in the Arboretum, Paula Hickman ran 41:03 to place 4th woman and 1st Masters. August 16, 2004: Sophia Tsouros finished third in the Cornwall Sprint Triathlon - 750M Swim, 20K Cycle, 5K Run - yesterday in a time of 1:19:38. August 9th: On Saturday Erin Down was 2nd in the Breath Of Life Run in Kanata, ON in a time of 43:31.
August 1, 2004: In yesterday's Caledon Triathlon, Susanne Russell placed fourth in her age-group in a time of 2:10:34 for the Olympic distance, with a 33K cycle.
July 26, 2005: Tracy Montgomery completed her first Ironman Triathlon yesterday at Lake Placid, NY in a time of 13:04:30. July 25, 2004: MJ Middelkoop ran the Malibu Creek Trail Challenge in California, a 14 mile race with a 1200 foot climb in the first four miles, and placed 4th female in 2:05. July 20, 2004: Sophia Tsouros competed in the XTERRA Canada Off Road Triathlon in Guelph on Sunday and placed 4th in her age-group (8th Female) in 2:18:24 for the 750m swim / 18km mountain bike / 6km run course. She had the 2nd fastest run split among women. July 18, 2004: In today's Graham Beasley National Capital Triathlon in Carleton Place, Sheila Kealey was the first woman(and sixth overall) in 2:12:17 for the Olympic distance race.
July 17, 2004: In the Ottawa Bicycle Club Grand Prix 84K bike race in Gatineau Park, Amanda Shaw placed seventh in 2:22:23. July 17, 2004: In last night's PowerBar 5K in Toronto, Liz Maguire ran a PB 17:43 to place 9th woman and 4th in her age-group. July 11, 2004: Tanya Shaw completed her first Half-Ironman triathlon in Peterborough today in a time of 5:47:33. July 10, 2004: In this morning's Ottawa Athletic Club Triathlon in Gatineau Park, Sheila Kealey was the women's winner in 1:29:05 for the 1200M swim, 22K cycle and 7K run. This was Sheila's third win in the past four years; she was 2nd in 2003.
July 7, 2004: Liz Maguire ran an 18:11 5K in the MidSummer's Night Race to place first woman and 6th overall. July 7, 2004: Ottawa's Joyce Burghardt Enters Canadian Forces Sports Hall of Fame
July 5, 2004: In yesterday's Barry's Bay Triathlon, Lynne Bermel was the second woman and first Masters(40+) in 1:41:15 for the 750M swim, 30K cycle and 8K run; Sophia Tsouros was 5th in her age-group in a time of 2:01:25. July 3, 2004: Lisa Balerna won the National Capital Ottawa Duathlon this morning in a time of 1:03:35 for the 2K run, 20K cycle and 5K run; John Lewis was 6th in 59:49. July 1, 2004: Liz Maguire won the inaugural HBC 10K in a PB 37:17; Sheila Kealey was third in 39:06.
June 27, 2004: In this morning's Figure 8 5Km Run in Smiths Falls, John Lewis was second in 17:33 and a pregnant Michelle Schuler was second among the women in 20:55!
June 20, 2004: In the Muskoka Long Course Triathlon Susanne Russell was 3rd in her age-group in a time of 3:24:09 for the 2K swim, 55K cycle, 15K run course; Kerry Rocheleau finished in 3:40:46.
June 19, 2004: In the Muskoka Sprint Triathlon Erin Down was 2nd in her age-group in 1:18:04 for the 750M Swim, 20K Cycle and 5K Run. June 13, 2004: Liz Maguire won this morning's Dash to Cure Diabetes 10K in a time of 37:41, a time which placed her 4th overall!
June 12, 2004: Tanya Shaw was the first woman in the Lift Lock 10k Evening Classic in Peterborough in a time of 42:50. June 5, 2004: Mary Jane Middelkoop placed 1st Female - and 6th overall - in the Dandelion Dash 10K in Kemptville, ON in a time of 43:12. May 30, 2004: In the ING Ottawa Marathon Robyn Di Cesare finished in 3:27:10 just ahead of Sue Gomes in 3:27:53.
May 29, 2004: Sheila Kealey led the OAC Team in the Nordion 10K with a 38:51 performance. Lisa Balerna followed in 39:00; Kerry Rocheleau ran 40:11; Mary Jane Middelkoop ran 40:36; Dennis Featherstone was 2nd in the 60+ category with a time of 41:50 and Sophia Tsouros ran 43:30. May 22, 2004: Sheila Kealey was second in this morning's Ottawa Early Bird Sprint Triathlon in a time of 1:07:00, Susanne Russell was third after swimming an extra 100M in the pool and Paula Hickman was first Master in 1:16:03.
May 9, 2004: Suzanne Russell won the Mother's Day Duathlon (and was 12th overall) in Cumberland in a time of 59:40. Kerry Rocheleau was 4th in 1:02:47 and Sophia Tsouros was 6th in 1:08:09. Sheila Kealey and Amanda Shaw had finished 1-2 in the duathlon but both were DQed for crossing the center-line during the bike portion. Robyn Dicesare won the Half-Marathon in 1:31:32. May 1, 2004: Mary Jane Middelkoop was the second woman in this morning's Diefenbooker Classic 5K in Carp, in a time of 20:06. Lynda Hickman was third - and first Master - in 20:29. April 25, 2004: In this morning's Physiotherapy Run 5K, Sheila Kealey won in 19:40 and Paula Hickman was 2nd (and 1st Master) in 19:47.
April 18, 2004: In this mornings Run for Reach 5K, Lisa Balerna was 2nd - 19:01, Susanne Russell was 3rd - 19:19, Paula Hickman 5th (and first Master) - 19:57, Tanya Shaw, 6th - 20:31 and Sophia Tsouros 7th - 20:55. April 3, 2004: Sophia Tsouros ran 21:11 for the Ottawa Lion's Kick Off to Spring 5K RR on April 3rd. March 29, 2004: In Sunday's Around the Bay 30K Race in Hamilton, ON Angela Plamondon placed 9th Female and fourth in her category in a time of 2:04:30. March 13, 2004: In the St. Patrick's Day 10K Angela Plamondon was the second woman in 39:54. Chantal Roberts was third in 41:05, Susanne Russell was fourth in 41:34 and Lisa Balerna was fifth in 41:51. March 7, 2004: Mary Jane (MJ) Middelkoop and Tracey Montgomery competed in the Napa Valley Marathon on March 7th, the first marathon for both of them. MJ ran 3:15:14 for 10th place. Tracy had problems and in her words "did the ironman shuffle" from the 12 mile point, finishing in 4:10:32. March 4, 2004: Check out the feature story, "Women In Racing: Fast Mom Sheila Kealey", on FasterSkier.com. February 29, 2004: Angela Plamondon was third in today's Peterborough Half-Marathon in a time of 1:26:34. Tanya Shaw was the 12th woman in 1:35:03. February 15, 2004: Sheila Kealey finished 2nd female in the Keskinada 50K(42.5km Free) in a time of 2:18:27, just 6 seconds behind Tara Whitten of Canmore, AB, a national team member.
February 7, 2004: Sheila Kealey won the Winterlude Triathlon (8K Skate, 45.K Ski and 5K Run) in a time of 59:52 which was good for 14th place overall!
February 5, 2004: Robyn Di Cesare will be competing in the "Extreme Adventure Hildago" adventure race in Mexico from March 2nd to 7th as part of a team from Mexico. The race website is at: www.eah2004.com February 2, 2004: Sheila Kealey won the 30K event at the Mont Sainte Anne XC-Ski Loppett. January 18, 2004: In the first road race of the year in Ottawa, the Richmond Road races, Chantal Roberts placed third in the 10K in 41:13 and Robyn Di Cesare was 5th in 43:15. December 17, 2003: Amanda Shaw won the Ontario Provincial Cyclocross Championships in November November 15, 2003: In this mornings McCay, Duff & Company Help Santa 2-Miler in Ottawa, OAC women took the top 4 spots and six out of the top ten.
November 3, 2003: The OAC swept the Jim Howe Memorial XC (10K) race held at the Hornet's Nest near Blackburn Hamlet. Sheila Kealey was first in 42:13, Stephanie Duffy was second in 42:59 and Chantal Roberts was third in 44:26. Robyn DiCesare was fifth in 46:31. October 26, 2003: In this morning's Rattle me Bones races at the Ottawa General Hospital Lynne Bermel won the 10K in a time of 37:34, Michelle Schuler was 4th in 39:02 and Lisa Balerna was 5th in 40:11.
October 18, 2003: The OAC women's team (MJ Middelkoop, Lisa Balerna, Erin Down, Ann Marie Foley and Sheila Kealey) won the women's open division in a combined time of 1:37:06.9.
October 11, 2003: Michelle Schuler ran a 3:03:07 marathon in Hartford, CT this morning, placing 48th overall and 3rd in her age-group.
September 28, 2003: In today's Perley Rideau 10K Run in Ottawa, Tanya Shaw was 2nd in a time of 42:04. Former (and future(?) OACer) Lynne Bermel was 1st in 38:03. September 22, 2003: In Saturday's Sun Run Sheila Kealey was third in 18:43. September 14, 2003: Erin Down was the first woman in yesterday's Triathlon de Montreal Olympic Distance Age Group race. Erin's time was 2:14:14. September 7, 2003: In today's Gloucester Half-Marathon and 5K, Astrid Daigle was 2nd in the 5K in a time of 18:53 and Ann Marie Foley
was 4th and 2nd Master in 19:37. Dennis Featherstone was 1st in his age-group in 18:57, Muya Wachira was first in his age-group in 19:06.
September 1, 2003: In today's Booth Center 10K race, Michelle Schuler was second in 38:28. August 31, 2003: In the Canadian Half Triathlon run in Ottawa yesterday, Sheila Kealey was the second woman in a time of 4:34:32 for the
2K Swim, 90K Bike and 21.1K Run.
August 25, 2003: In yesterday's Sharbot Lake Triathlon, Erin Down and Stephanie Duffy were first and second in times of 2:31:33 and 2:35:37 respectively.
August 19, 2003: In tonight's Xerox 10K run in the Arboretum, Stephanie Duffy was first in 38:35, Sheila Kealey was 2nd in 38:54, Astrid Daigle was 4th in 40:29 and Amanda Shaw was 5th in 41:09. August 17, 2003: In this morning's Thousand Island Triathlon, Duathlon & 5km Run in Brockville, Ontario:
August 11, 2003: In yesterday's Breath Of Life Run/Walk For Cystic Fibrosis held in Kanata, the OAC swept the top three women's places in the 10K.
August 3, 2003: In today's Kingston Triathlon Sheila Kealey won the long course triathlon (2K Swim, 56.5K Bike and 15K Run) in 3:08:07. Erin Hawes was 2nd in 3:09:58.
Paula Hickman won her age-group (Masters, 50-54) in 3:47:12.
July 20, 2003: In the Graham Beasley Triathlon Sheila Kealey was the first woman - and 7th overall - in a time of 2:14:53 for the Olympic Distance (1500M Swim, 40K Bike and 10K Run. Her run split was 41:06, 8th fastest, overall, for the day.
Erin Hawes was 3rd woman in 2:21:00 and Erin Down was 4th in 2:22:35.
July 19, 2003: In the National Capital Triathlon, Ann Marie Foley was 4th woman and 2nd Master (40+) in a time of 1:13:57 for the 750 Swim, 20K Bike and 5K Run. Mary Jane (MJ) Middelkoop, in her third triathlon, was 5th woman and 2nd in her age-group in 1:15:20. Her 5K Run split was 18:34, first among woman and 6th overall! Tanya Shaw was fourth in her age-group in 1:19:07. Tracy Montgomery was second in her age-group in 1:21:39. July 17, 2003: In last night's Ottawa Lions Twilight Meet at Terry Fox, Stephanie Duffy ran 18:00.19 for the 5, 000M. July 14, 2003: Paula Hickman was second in her age-group (50+) in yesterday's Utica Boilermaker 15K in a chip-time of 1:02:48. July 5, 2003: A large contingent of OACers took part in the Ottawa Heart Institute Triathlon in Gatineau Park.
July 1, 2003: In Kanata's Canada Day Races, Michelle Schuler was 2nd in the 10K in 38:58, Paula Hickman was 3rd in 40:15 and Chantal Roberts was 4th in 41:50.
June 29, 2003: In the Barry's Bay Triathlon, Ann Marie Foley was 3rd female and 3rd Masters(40+) in a time of 1:44:28 for the 750M Swim, 30K Bike and 8K Run.
June 22, 2003: In today's Crosstrainer Smiths Falls Triathlon Duathlon & Figure 8 Run, Sheila Kealey won the triathlon in 1:00:42 for the
500M Swim, 20K Bike and 5K Run. Erin Hawes was 2nd in 1:03:27, and Mary Jane Middelkoop was 5th in her age group in 1:11:25 and Tracy Montgomery was 6th in 1:12:00.
June 18, 2003: In the Human Race Relay (5 X 1K) the OAC Racing Team was the first women's team and 4th overall. Astrid Daigle, Lisa Balerna, Amanda Shaw, Stephanie Duffy and Chantal Roberts made up the 5 person team. June 15, 2003: In the Do It for Dad races in Ottawa, MJ Middelkoop was 2nd in 19:01, Paula Hickman was 3rd (and 1st Masters - 50+) in
19:04 and Ann Marie Foley was 4th (and 2nd Masters (40+) in 19:10. Former OAC members Lynne Bermel and Barb Saville were 1st (18:32) and 5th (19:25).
June 8, 2003: In today's Dash for Diabetes 5K Sheila Kealey won in 18:47, Joyce Burghardt was 3rd (and 1st Masters - 40+) in 19:06 and Ann Marie Foley was 4th (and 2nd Masters - 40+) in 19:34. June 2, 2003: In yesterday's Beat Beethoven 8K in Kingston, Joyce Burghardt placed 4th female and first masters (40-49) in 31:13. May 26, 2003: In Saturday's Early Bird Triathlon/Duathlon in Ottawa, Amanda Shaw won the Duathlon (2K, 22.2K, 5K) in 1:05:34 with Michelle Schuler (formerly Sears) 3rd in 1:11:17.
May 19, 2003: Sheila Kealey won the Runner's Life Duathlon in Peterborough yesterday (and placed 8th overall!) in a time of 1:12:43 for the 5K/20K/5K course.
May 13, 2003: In the May 10th Nordion 10K the OAC had the following performances:
May 3, 2003: Joyce Burghardt won the Diefenbooker Classic 5K on Carp, Ontario this morning in a time of 19:43. April 27, 2003: In today's Physiotherapy Run, Joyce Burghardt was the first female and first Master (40+) in the 10K in 40:26.
April 22, 2003: In yesterday's Boston Marathon Robyn Di Cesare and Chantal Roberts ran 3:32:46 and 3:37:13 respectively. April 14, 2003: In yesterday's Run for Reach, Paula Hickman ran a PB 1:28:49 to win the Half-Marathon, Lisa Balerna was fourth in the 10K in 41:47 and Sheila Kealey and Ann Marie Foley were 5th and 6th in the 5K in 19:29 and 19:32 respectively. Ann Marie was the first Master. March 30, 2003: Robyn Di Cesare ran 2:13:11 in today's Around the Bay 30K race in Hamilton. She placed 275th our of 3,699 finishers and 5th in her age-group. March 15, 2003: Lisa Balerna was 5th female in this morning's St. Patrick's Day 5K in a time of 19:39. Chantal Roberts was 3rd female in the 10K in 41:12. March 10, 2003: Dennis Featherstone won two gold medals at the Canadian Masters Indoors in Toronto this weekend, winning the 1500M in 5:10 and the 3000M in 11:09. February 23, 2003: Stephanie Duffy and Robyn Di Cesare placed 1st and 3rd in today's Peterborough Half-Marathon in times of 1:37:22 and 1:41:13 respectively. February 16, 2003: a number of OAC Racing Team members demonstrated their multi-sport capabilities today as they competed in the Keskinada 50K Freestyle ski race.
Sheila Kealey placed 4th woman and 1st in her age-group in a time of 2:25:25 (65th overall out of 538); John Lewis finished in 2:57:57 (after losing his pole at the start -it got stepped on- and had to take off his skis
and run against a mass of approaching skiers to rescue it! Needless to say, this
got him off to a poor start that he didn't really recover from); Michelle Sears was 8th in her age-group and 20th woman in 3:03:04.
February 2, 2003: Sheila Kealey repeated as the top female in the Winterlude Triathlon in a time of 58:23, placing 16th overall! Amanda Shaw was 3rd in 1:03:42. Michelle Sears finished first in her age-group in 1:08:13. Robyn Dicesare was 6th in her age-group in 1:10:14. January 20, 2003: Three OACers competed in the Richmond Road Races yesterday. Amanda Shaw was 4th in the 5K in 20:20. Chantal Roberts placed 5th in the 10K in 42:13 and Robyn Di Cesare was 7th in 42:57. January 16, 2003: Coach Ken Parker received the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal at a ceremony at the Congress Center on January 18, 2003.
2002: December 5, 2002: Lisa Balerna and Amanda Shaw placed 1-2 in the 2002 Somersault Duathlon Series Rankings with 39 and 36 points respectively. November 26, 2002: Sheila Kealey won Ottawa Bike Club's Best All Rounder trophy (this year's best 15k and best 40k time trials combined time).
November 16, 2002: In this mornings Help Santa 2-Miler, Larry McCloskey was 2nd overall and 1st Master(40+) in 9:49, John Lewis was 15th in 11:41, and OAC women took 2nd through 5th in the women's race - Lisa Balerna - 2nd in 11:34, Chantal Roberts - 3rd in 11:38, Sheila Kealey - 4th in 11:55, and Robyn Dicesare - 5th in 11:59. November 11, 2002: Erin Down placed 37th in her age group at the World ITU Championships in Cancun, Mexico yesterday in a time of 2:26:33. November 5, 2002: Chantal Roberts won the women's division of the 2002 Ottawa Road Race Series, Amanda Shaw won the 20-29 women's category and Larry McCloskey was 3rd in the 40-49 men's category.
October 28, 2002: In yesterday's Rattle Me Bones races run at the Ottawa General Hospital, Larry McCloskey won the 5K in 16:24 and,
Ann Marie Foley was 2nd woman and first Master(40+) in 19:14.
October 20, 2002: In today's Toronto Marathon Chantal Roberts ran 3:18:11 to place 13th woman.
October 15, 2002: Catching up on the weekend's races...
October 7, 2002: Dennis Featherstone of the OAC placed fourth in the George Sheehan 60-69 section of the Pontiac Fifth Avenue Mile race in New York City on September 28th.
His time was 5:15.
October 5, 2002: In today's races:
September 17, 2002: In Sunday's Sun Run 5K, John Lewis was 2nd in a time of 17:29 and Kelly Knowles was the first female and 7th overall in 18:26. September 8, 2002: In today's Gloucester Half-Marathon and 5K - in the 5K Larry McCloskey was 2nd overall, and 1st Master (40+) in a time of 16:25; Ann Marie Foley was 3rd - and first Master(40+) - in 19"07 and Lisa Balerna was 4th female in 19:11.
September 4, 2002: In the Booth Centre 10K on Monday, September 2nd, Lynne Bermel won in 37:31 and Chantal Roberts was 3rd in 39:40.
August 25, 2002: In the Quebec Half-Marathon in Quebec City, Joyce Burghardt ran 1:29:16 to place 6th female and 2nd Master(40+). August 24, 2002: In today's Sharbot Lake Triathlon, Erin Down placed 3rd female in a time of 2:22:30, Ann Marie Foley was the 5th female and 2nd Master(40+) in 2:26:47. August 21, 2002: In last night's Xerox 10K, run in Ottawa's Arboretum, Larry McCloskey was 2nd overall and first Master(40+); Sheila Kealey was 4th woman in 39:39, Amanda Shaw was 6th in 41:40 and Kelly Knoll (in her first race this year) was 7th in 41:57. August 18, 2002: In today's Thousand Island Duathlon Lisa Balerna was the first woman in a time of 1:09:37 for the 2.3K, 20K, 5K course. August 12, 2002: In Saturday's Breath of Life Run/walk for Cystic Fibrosis, Sheila Kealey won the women's 10K in 39:19 and Ann Marie Foley won the 5K in 19:20. August 6, 2002: In the K-Town Duathlon on August 4th, Amanda Shaw was the first female in a time of 1:42:43 for the 4K run, 30K cycle and 7.2K run; Lisa Balerna was the 2nd female in 1:45:59.
July 21. 2002: In the Graham Beasley Duathlon, Amanda Shaw won in 2:21:11; in the 10K Robyn Di Cesare placed 1st in 42:51and Larry McCloskey won the 5K in 16:17. July 20, 2002: In the National Capital Triathlon/Duathlon - Lisa Balerna placed 2nd in the duathlon in 1:10:59 and Sheila Kealey placed 3rd in the sprint triathlon in 1:10:50. July 13, 2002: Sheila Kealey and Amanda Shaw finished 1-2 in the Masters division of the Ottawa Bicycle Club Grand Prix 42 Km road race in Gatineau Park. Sheila's time was 1:13:43 and Amanda's was 1:13:45. July 7, 2002: Lisa Balerna placed 1st in the Peterborough Sprint Duathlon in a time of 1:07:22 for the 2K, 20K, 5k course. July 6, 2002: In this morning's OAC Triathlon, in Gatineau Park, OAC athletes placed very well. Sheila Kealey won the women's race in a time of 1:31:37 for the 1200M swim, 22K bike and 7K run.
Lynne Bermel was 2nd - and 1st Master (40+) - in 1:33:09, Erin Down was 3rd in her age group in 1:37:45, and Ann Marie Foley was 3rd in her age group in 1:42:15.
July 1, 2002: In today's Canada Day Races in Kanata, Sheila Kealey was 3rd in the 10K in 41:04, Chantal Roberts was 4th in 41:51 and Paula Hickman was 6th women - and first Master(50+) in 42:31.
June 29, 2002: Erin Down competed in the Ontario Triathlon Championships in Hamilton, ON and qualified for the ITU World Championships in Cancun Mexico a time of 2:18:31. June 23, 2002: In this morning's Women's Run for Shelter 5K Amanda Shaw was the first woman - and 2nd overall - in 19:58. June 22, 2002: In the Smiths Falls 5K race, Robyn Di Cesare placed first woman in 19:50. In the Duathlon Lisa Balerna was the first woman in a time of 1:06:09. June 16, 2002: In the Muskoka Long Course Duathlon, Amanda Shaw was the first female in 2:57:24; Lisa Balerna finished in 3:13:47 after crashing on her bike - and breaking her watch!. In this morning's Do It for Dad (in the rain!) 5K, Lynne Bermel was the first female, and first Master(40+) in a time of 18:43.
Dennis Featherstone was the first in the 60+ Masters in 19:29.
Ann Marie Foley ran 19:37 to place 3rd female and 2nd Masters(40+). Barb Saville was 4th female and 3rd Masters(40+) in 19:51.
June 9, 2002: Paula Hickman placed 2nd in the Dash to Cure Diabetes 10K in Ottawa in a time of 42:22. June 2, 2002: Erin Down, racing under her alias - "Karen Down", competed in the Milton Triathlon and was second in her age group in a time of 1:46:15. May 25, 2002: In today's Early Bird Duathlon and Triathlon - in the duathlon, Amanda Shaw was the first woman (and 9th overall!) in a time of 1:08:52) for the 2,5K run, 22.2K cycle, 5K run and Lisa Balerna was 2nd in 1:11:17.
May 21, 2002: On Sunday, Erin Down competed in the Columbia Triathlon and under less than ideal conditions - in Erin's words -"It was freezing!!!! And it is a very challenging (hilly!) course!", she placed 9th in her age-group in a time of 2:36.
May 13, 2002: In races over the weekend..in the Nordion 10K, Larry McCloskey was the first Master (45+), Dennis Featherstone was first in the 60+ group, Ann Marie Foley was 2nd in the women's 40+, Erin Down ran a sub 40, Paula Hickman was the first in the 50+ group.
May 4, 2002: Amanda Shaw and Sheila Kealey placed 2nd and 3rd in today's Gatineau Park Duathlon. Amanda had a time of 1:40:46 and Sheila 1:41:12.
April 28, 2002: In this morning's cold and windy Physiotherapy races, Ann Marie Foley braved the elements to win the 5K in 19:37; Larry McCloskey was 4th male and first Masters (40+) in 16:27. In the 10K, Paula Hickman was 2nd woman and first Masters in a time of 42:16. April 21, 2002: Run for Reach opened the 2002 outdoor road racing season for several OAC members.
April 19, 2002: OAC RT member Lynne Bermel is holidaying in Australia. April 15, 2002: In today's Boston Marathon Angela Plamondon ran 2:58:29 (2:57:34 chip time) and Robyn Dicesare ran 3:14:29 (3:11:22). April 4, 2002: At last night's 49th Associated Canadian Travellers and City of Ottawa amateur sports awards dinner Lynda Hickman was named "Triathlete of the Year" and coach Ken Parker was named "Volunteer of the Year" for 2001. March 25, 2002: Robyn Di Cesare raced in the Hamilton Around the Bay 30K on Sunday. She placed 17th female and was 5th in her age group in a time of 2:11:54. March 16, 2002: Sheila Kealey and John Lewis competed in the ITU Canmore Winter Triathlon in Canmore, Alberta. Sheila placed 7th in the elite women's field while John was 2nd in the 35-39 age group.
March 5, 2002: Dennis Featherstone ran in the Ontario Masters' Indoor Championships at York University on the weekend and won his age group in the 1500M in 5:04. He also won the 3000M in 11:01, again finishing first in my age group. This time would have won the 50-59 age group as well. February 24, 2002: Robyn Dicesare placed 6th Female in today's Gatorade Half-Marathon in Peterborough, Ontario in a time of 1:30:56. February 19, 2002: Lynda Hickman was named female Masters Triathlete of-the-year by Triathlon Canada. February 3, 2002: Sheila Kealey won the women's division of the Winterlude Triathlon this morning in a time of 51:57. John Lewis was 13th in a time of 55:04. Robyn Dicesare was 4th woman in 1:02:22. The event consisted of 5K ski, 5K run and 5K ski. The skating portion was removed due to the condition of the Rideau Canal. January 20, 2002: Three OACers braved the winter weather and ran in the Richmond 10K. Kelly Knoll was 2nd in 39:33, Angela Plamondon was 4th in 40:15, Robyn DiCesare was 5th in 40:32 and Linda Marchese was 8th in 44:18. 2001: November 25 2001: In the Help Santa 2-Miler in Ottawa, Larry McCloskey placed 3rd in 8:46; in the women's race Robyn Dicesare was 2nd in 10:29 and Ann Marie Foley was 3rd in 10:39. November 24, 2001: Angela Plamondon won the BRRC Northern Central Trail Marathon in Baltimore, MD in a PB time of 2:58:58. October 28, 2001: Ann Marie Foley and Astrid Daigle ran the Rattle me Bones 5K today placing 3rd and 4th. Kelly Knoll was 2nd in the 10K. October 21, 2001: Robyn Dicesare ran the Niagara Half-marathon in 1:33:09 placing 3rd in her age-group. October 14, 2001: In today's Ottawa University Run for Lunch, Angela Plamondon won the 10K in 38:41; in the 5K Ann Marie Foley was third female and 1st Master(40+) in 18:53. October 8, 2001: Robyn Dicesare placed third woman in the Cumberland Half-Marathon in a time of 1:31:14. October 6, 2001: Lynne Bermel won the Beat Beethoven 8K in a time of 30:37, leading a strong contingent of OAC members who took the first 7 places among females - Angela Plamondon (2nd 31:36), Lisa Balerna (3rd 32:47), Ann Marie Foley (4th 33:17), Robyn Dicesare (5th 33:28), Amanda Shaw (6th 33:30), Kelsey Robin (7th 33:54). Barb Saville was 10th in 34:55.
September 30, 2001: Lynne Bermel was the first female in the Ottawa Run for the Cure 5K in a time of 17:24.
September 23, 2001: Erin Down ran the Toronto Waterfront Half-Marathon in 1:37:16. September 9, 2001: Ann Marie Foley won the Gloucester Half Marathon 5K, Paula Hickman was 2nd, Kelsey Robin was 3rd and Barb Saville was 4th.
September 1, 2001: Robyn Dicesare won the Rideau Canal 8km Run in a time of 32:44. August 26, 2001: Amanda Shaw ran the Chris Thater Memorial 5K road race in Binghamton, New York in a time of 20:24. August 26, 2001: Paula Hickman was the first woman in the Graham Beasley 5K in Kanata in a time of 22:02. August 21, 2001: Amanda Shaw placed 4th female in tonight's Xerox 10K race in Ottawa; David Saville was 6th Overall. August 19, 2001: Lisa Balerna won the women's duathlon at the Thousand Islands Triathlon, Duathlon & Runs in Brockville today. Her time was 1:07:49 for the 2.3K, 20K, 5K event. August 18, 2001: Astrid Daigle won the Breath Of Life Run/Walk For Cystic Fibrosis 10K in Kanata in a time of 42:00. August 12, 2001: Great Raisin River Run: Angela Plamondon won the 11.5K race this morning in Williamstown in a time of 44:25; team-mate Michelle Marshall was 3rd in 48:26.
August 5, 2001: Amanda Shaw and Lisa Balerna placed 1-2 in the K-Town Duathlon today in Kingston, Ontario. July 29, 2001: Ann Marie Foley completed her first (and last?) Ironman Triathlon at Lake Placid, NY in a time of 11:18:53 which placed her 370th overall. She was 42nd out of 392 starters among all females including the pros. July 21, 2001: World Age Group Triathlon Championships, Edmonton: Lynda and Paula Hickman won gold and bronze (50-54 age group) respectively in today's world triathlon championships.
July 15, 2001: Graham Beasley Duathlon: Sheila Kealey won the women's race(10K run, 40K cycle, 5K run) in a time of 2:07:06. July 11, 2001: Mid Summer Night Road Races: Barb Saville was 2nd female in 19:59. July 8, 2001: Peterborough 1/2 Ironman Duathlon: Lisa Balerna was 8th overall and first female in a time of 4:24:06. July 7, 2001: The Corel - Ottawa Athletic Club Triathlon in the Gatineau Park:
July 1, 2001: At the Canadian Triathlon Championships in Drummondville, PQ, Sharon Donnelly finished 3rd in 2:07:54.
June 24, 2001: Joyce Burghardt won the Women's Run for Shelter 10K in 38:51 and Angela Plamondon won the accompanying 5K in 19:36. June 23, 2001: In the Smith Falls Classic Sheila Kealey was the 2nd woman in the Triathlon in a time of 57:33. Lynda and Paula Hickman were 1-2 in their age group in times of 1:01:19 and 1:03:14 respectively.
June 20, 2001: Members of the OAC Racing Team placed 2nd and 15th in the Human Race 5 X 1K Relay, running for Sirius Consulting. June 17, 2001: Ann Marie Foley was 1st in her age group in the Muskoka Long Course Triathlon in a time of 3:22:38.
June 10, 2001: Lynne Bermel won the Kidney Foundation 5K Runraiser this morning in a time of 17:51. She was also the first female Master(40+).
May 26, 2001:Several OAC athletes took part in today's Ottawa Triathlon/Duathlon & Colonel By 5 & 10 km Run.
May 14, 2001: The big National Capital Race Weekend is over and the Racing team did very well.
April 29, 2001:Paula Hickman won her age group at the St. Anthony's Triathlon in St. Petersburg, FL in a time of 2:34:37. April 29, 2001: Joyce Burghardt(Switzer) won the Physio Run 10K this morning in a time of 37:19.
April 22, 2001: Sheila Kealey led the OAC team this morning in the Microsoft Run for Reach as she won the 10K in 38:55 on a very windy day. Michelle Marshall ran 41:45. In the 5K Ann Marie Foley was 2nd in 19:07, 3 seconds behind the winner. Lynda Hickman was 3rd overall, and won her age group; Barb Saville ran 19:56, Erin Down was 20:11, Robyn Dicesare was 20:26 and Elise Le Brun ran 21:24. March 25, 2001: Kelly Knoll ran a 2:08:37 30K at the Around the Bay road race in Hamilton, Ontario this morning. She placed 8th female and 2nd in her age group. March 17, 2001: Joyce Switzer won the St. Patrick's Day 10K this morning in 37:58; Angela Plamondon was 2nd in 39:32; Leanne Yohemas-Hayes was 3rd in 40:53 for an OAC 1-2-3 sweep.
Lynda Hickman received two awards - masters female triathlete and masters female duathlete - at the recent Triathlon Canada Awards night in Toronto. Sheila Kealey demonstrated her cross-competition skills when she place 1st in her age-group and 4th female in the Keskinada Cross Country Freestyle ski race in Gatineau Park on February 18th. February 11, 2001: Sheila Kealey won the Winterlude Triathlon this morning in a time of 58:03 for the 8K skate, 5K ski and 5K run! Lynda Hickman was named Masters Triathlete of the Year and Masters Duathlete of the Year for 2000 by Triathlon Canada on January 26th.
Lynda and Paula Hickman were ranked in the top 5 in their age group in North America for the duathlon in the February 2001 "Inside Triathlon" magazine.
Recent competitions for club members have included the following: Angela Plamondon and Robin Dicesare placed 4th and 5th in the Richmond Road Races 10K on January 21st. Visit the Results pages for individual results on these and other races. |
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