Weekend Race Result Round-Up

March 23, 2015

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Weekend Race Results:

Another packed weekend of racing (with some big wins) for the Collective.

USATF Masters National Indoor Track Championships - Winston-Salem, NC:
Frankie Adkins - 3000m 9:09 (National Champion!)
Results (results are out of order due to several age group categories listed together)

UNC-Charlotte 49er Classic - Charlotte, NC
Javan Lapp - 1500m 4:02.92 / 800m 1:59.75
Results: 1500m / 800m
* Javan had a busy weekend. Friday - 1500m, Saturday - 800m, Sunday - V02 Max testing at Appalachian State

Wrightsville Beach Half Marathon - Wilmington, NC
Peyton Hoyal - 1st 1:09:14 (PR!)
Chass Armstrong - 3rd 1:11:13
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Dupont Forest 12k Trail Race - Pisgah Forest, NC
Scott Williams - 1st 46:32
Dave Workman - 2nd 47:14
Results

March 18, 2015

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Caleb's Tobacco Road Marathon Grind

March 18, 2015

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For most runners, the ideal plan for the last few weeks of a marathon training cycle includes final workouts at goal race pace, gradually tapering mileage, carbo loading, and resting the legs for the big day. Caleb Masland’s last few weeks leading into this past Sunday’s Tobacco Road Marathon were anything but ideal. Multiple stomach viruses drained his energy, emptied his stomach, filled his training log with zeros, and included very little actual rest.

It is fitting that Caleb describes himself as a "grinder". He certainly had to dig deep and rely on the ability to grind as his legs locked up in the final miles of the race. The 5:30-5:40 miles he had been consistently clipping off for the first 20 miles quickly turned into 6:30s and 7:00s in the last 10k. He was passed by one runner (prolific marathoner, Bryan Morseman) in the final miles, but held on to second place and his position as first NC finisher. In the end, his 2:34:53 finishing time was not his fastest effort at the marathon distance, and surely not his easiest, but it was enough to claim his first USATF-NC Championship, and more motivation for another shot at a sub-2:30 in the coming months.

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What were your goals coming into the race?
My main goal was to win the State Championship. Based on my training, I also thought I could run in the 2:28-2:29 range. So, I was 1 for 2 on the day. I'm honored to be the 2015 NC State Marathon Champion!

How did training go for this marathon cycle?
Training was great until about 3 weeks before the race! I was having great workouts and feeling very relaxed running longer tempos as well as some true speed workouts. In January, I tied my PR in the half marathon down in Houston. During a long run 4 weeks out, I was surprised how easy it felt to run target race pace for 10 miles, and then I followed that with a 2-mile piece faster than half marathon PR pace. Unfortunately, I then had 2 bouts of stomach virus (thanks, kids...) that took all the wind out of my sails. I could tell how much power I had lost when my legs started cramping in a big way at 18 miles. Aerobically, I was in complete control. Nutrition was spot on. But my body just didn't have it to finish strong.

What's next?
Continue working hard, and find another race where I can put this fitness to use. Maybe Raleigh Half in April? I definitely want to defend my Grandfather Mountain Marathon title this year, too.

You are an experienced marathoner with almost 20 marathons under your belt. What is still a challenge you are working to improve?
I've always been a grinder, never a speedster. I really want to improve my speed this summer so I can be more efficient in the marathon. I need to get much closer to 15:00 in the 5k and in the 25:30 range for 8k so that I can run marathons in the 2:20's without being so close to my max speed.

Results - Tobacco Road USATF-NC Championships Marathon

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March 16, 2015

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Oskar Blues 4 Miler

March 16, 2015

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On a rainy Saturday morning, a strong contingent from the Asheville Running Collective headed down to nearby Brevard, NC for the 3rd edition of the Oskar Blues 4 Miler. This race, put on by friend-of-ARC "Wild" Bill Baldwin, has been on the to-do list for the club for the last couple of years. This year, we were finally able to give it a go.

The race did not disappoint. Bill's organization was top notch, the turnout was robust, the competition was fierce up front, and the post-race burgers and beer at Oskar Blues Brewing made the whole trip worth it. Just before the start time, the rain let up and the runners were gifted with cool, overcast conditions. Overall, it was a great set up to run fast.

The race began with a lead pack of 8 runners. Club rival, and Brevard, NC native, Jesse McIntyre broke away in the middle miles of the race and ran strong for first place in 20:44 (just off the course record). The ARC took six of the next eight spots, led by the trio of Chass Armstrong (2nd) in 20:53, Phil Latter (3rd) in 20:56, and Frankie Adkins (4th) in 21:08. Javan Lapp (5th), Scott Williams (7th), and Dave Workman (9th) rounded out the scoring for the Collective.

The spring racing season is just heating up for many of our guys. Frankie is in the middle of a three week racing campaign that began with a 32:38 10k PR at last week's Reedy River Run. His focus is now set on this coming Friday's Masters National Indoor Track Championship 3000m. Chass is in the midst of marathon training and will look to post another strong result next weekend at the Wrightsville Beach Half Marathon, where he will race alongside his ARC teammate, Peyton Hoyal. Finally, Javan will take to the track at next week's 49er Classic, at his alma mater UNC-Charlotte, for a fast 1500m. Devote to the Goat! Fear the Pony!

Oskar Blues 4 Miler Top 10:

1 JESSE MCENTIRE 28 M CHARLOTTE NC 20:445:11
2 CHASS ARMSTRONG 26 M ASHEVILLE NC 20:535:14
3 PHILLIP LATTER 33 M BRYSON CITY NC 20:565:14
4 FRANKIE ADKINS 41 M ASHEVILLE NC 21:085:17
5 JAVAN LAPP 27 M ASHEVILLE NC 21:555:29
6 JONATHAN KINSEY 30 M MULLINS SC 22:195:35
7 SCOTT WILLIAMS 36 M ASHEVILLE NC 23:005:45
8 JOE ROGAT 28 M BREVARD NC 23:195:50
9 DAVID WORKMAN 44 M HENDERSONVILLENC 23:255:52
10 KEITH HENRY 37 M HUNTSVILLENC 23:345:54

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