Week in Review: Big Weekend

We’ve got a packed recap with some of the ARC’s best results of 2017.

On Friday, Wil Norris (Salming Running North America) chopped 37 seconds off of his 10,000m PR with a blazing 29:51 (15:04, 14:47) at the Raleigh Relays. Wil, a grad student at App State, has spent the winter grinding out tough solo sessions up in Boone. His hard work has clearly paid off. Keep an eye out for more fast times as he drops in distance to attack PRs at 1500m and 5000m in the coming weeks.

Brent Schouler also dropped a massive personal best this weekend with his 2nd place finish at the QuintilesIMS Wrightsville Beach Marathon 2017 in 2:34:41 (just behind race winner and friend-of-the-ARC Justin Pfruender) This was nearly 10 minutes faster than his previous best from two years ago. Brent’s ability to lock into a rhythm was on full display as he clicked off 22 of the 26 miles within 3 seconds of his average pace (5:52 per mile). Steady!

Brent cruising in his favorite training venue—Carrier Park. 

Brent cruising in his favorite training venue—Carrier Park. 

With great performances on the track and roads taken care of, a pack of Collective racers took to the trails for the 2017 DuPont 12K Trail Race. In the first few miles, the lead changed several times with Shiloh Mielke (Astral) and Javan Lapp taking turns pushing the hills. Asheville newcomer Mike Zeberkiewicz, who hung back early, moved up and took control of the lead in the second half of the race. Shiloh gave chase, but Mike was able to pull away in the final couple of miles to take the win in 41:50. Javan came across for 3rd, Frankie Adkins in 5th, and Jerad Crave in 9th. Great racing across the board.

The crew rolling at the start of the DuPont 12k

The crew rolling at the start of the DuPont 12k

NC State Raleigh Relays 10,000m - Raleigh, NC
Wil Norris - 25th (2nd in heat) - 29:51.58
Results

Quintiles Marathon - Wilmington, NC
Brent Schouler - 2nd - 2:34:41
Results

Dupont Forest 12k Trail Race - Pisgah Forest, NC
Mike Zeberkiewicz - 1st - 41:50
Shiloh Mielke - 2nd - 42:37
Javan Lapp - 3rd - 43:31
Frankie Adkins - 5th - 44:13
Jerad Crave - 9th - 48:53
Results

Week in Review: Oskar Blues and More

Another great weekend of racing is in the books. The Asheville Running Collective competed in a several events throughout the region. Ryan Woods, Javan Lapp, Frankie Adkins, Stu Moran, and Phil Latter raced a stacked field at the Oskar Blues 4 Miler.  A strong pack from ZAP Fitness made this a race for 6th place as they packed up at the front and swept the top 5 in a controlled effort. Brevard native Jesse McEntire represented the Charlotte Running Club well with a solid 20:01 6th place finish.  The ARC pack streamed in over the next 5 places. The highlight came from Javan, who snagged the $100 bonus for leading at the mile mark then held on strong to finish 8th. Definitely put this race on your 2018 race calendar - it has become an ARC favorite.

Caleb Masland had a busy day at the office on Saturday in Mocksville, NC.  He is racing is way back to PR fitness, so he took on both the 5k and the 10k at the Shamrock Run.  He was able to get the win at both distances with only about 30 minutes rest.  Not bad!

Finally, Peyton Hoyal turned in the fastest result of the week at the Chattahoochee 10k down in Georgia.  He clocked 32:05 on his way to the victory.  This is a strong follow-up to January’s Winter Classic 8k.  Look for more quick results from Peyton this spring.

Oskar Blues 4 Miler - Brevard, NC
Ryan Woods - 7th - 20:54
Javan Lapp - 8th - 21:16
Frankie Adkins - 9th - 21:20
Stu Moran - 10th - 21:34
Phil Latter - 11th - 21:53
Results

Shamrock Run 5k & 10k - Mocksville, NC
Caleb Masland - 1st - 16:44 / 34:20
Results

Chattahoochee 10k - Atlanta, GA
Peyton Hoyal - 1st - 32:05
Results (PDF)

Week in Review: Club Nats

“If you can’t hunt with the big dogs, you get up on the porch with the pups”. 
- Benny Perkins

Frankie Adkins 

A long-term goal of the Asheville Running Collective has been to compete as a team on a national level. We checked off that box this past weekend at the USATF Club Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, FL. Year in and year out, this 10k race boasts one of the deepest and most competitive fields in the country. There is no better place for a post-collegiate team to test their standing against their peers. With a winning time of 28:55 (on a rolling cross country course!), 68 racers finishing under 31:00, and 112 coming in under 32:00, this year’s race was no different.

For our first time out, we were proud to represent USATF North Carolina Long Distance Running on the national stage and pleased with our 21st-place “men’s open” team finish, as well as Frankie Adkins’ strong result in the masters race. Next year, we will head into the event in Lexington, KY as a fitter and deeper squad aiming for a top-15 finish. We hope to be joined by other teams in our region, like the Charlotte Running Club and the Johnson City Track Club, as we all work to raise the competitive level of club racing in the southeast.

USATF Club Cross Country Championships - Tallahassee, FL
Men’s Open 10k - 21st overall
Will Norris - 111th - 31:57
Griff Graves - 131st - 32:20
Alex Griggs - 135th - 32:25
Mark Driscoll - 142nd - 32:29
Ryan Courtoy - 214th - 34:07
Brent Schouler - 240th - 35:06
Javan Lapp - 316th - 36:31

Men’s Masters 10k
Frankie Adkins - 25th - 34:02
Results

 

Week in Review: Turkey Trot Time

Thanksgiving morning is a time for road racing for many in the running world.  Members of the ARC were spread across the country for this holiday, so we had guys line up for Turkey Trots in a couple of different states.

Frankie Adkins

Up in Vermont, Frankie Adkins made room for his Thanksgiving feast with a solid 16:38 5k win, while Brent Schouler grabbed the win at his local race on the tip of Cape Cod.

Brent Schouler

Thanksgiving Day 5k - Springfield, VT
Frankie Adkins - 1st - 16:38
Results

Pilgrim Trot “5k” (bit longer) - Provincetown, MA
Brent Schouler - 1st - 17:48
Results

In Focus: Shut-In Ridge Trail Run 2015

*Update: the 2016 race took place on Saturday, November 5th.  Photo recap coming soon!


—Mark Driscoll

With one day to to go to the 2016 edition of the Shut-In Ridge Trail Run, let's take a look back at the front pack from last year's race.  It's time to feel the Shut-In hype! 

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Every year, the final minutes before the start are filled with excitement, nerves, and the latest weather reports. 

Sean Brooks

The 2015 race saw a quick start with the early front runners pushing the pace and pulling the majority of the field along. 

At the start of the single track, three miles into the race, Morgan Elliott emerged in the lead. He was out fast in his debut. 

Morgan Elliott

Five-time winner, and course record holder, Shiloh Mielke was not far behind. Both runners were well under course record pace.  

Shiloh Mielke

A stream of runners followed. Many were running much faster than planned.

Nearing Sleepy Gap at six miles, the first two were clear of the field.  Morgan continued to push the pace with Shiloh close behind.

The chase pack was broken up by this point and gaps were forming. Javan Lapp, Victor McHenry, Dave Workman, and former-winner Jay Curwen were all in the top ten. 

Shut-In is one of the most spectator-friendly trail races around.  Support crews and fans follow the racers along the course with vantage points and aid stations set up every few miles on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Jerad Crave

Just past halfway, the runners encounter one of the most challenging climbs of the day at Ferrin Knob. This can be a make-or-break section for many.

As Shiloh and Morgan came past, it was clear that the fast early pace was beginning to take its toll. 

A couple of miles later, the leaders again emerged from the trail.  Shiloh had pulled away from Morgan on the downhill and both runners were far ahead of the chase pack

With four miles to go, Javan was alone in third place and beginning to close the gap on Morgan. 

Javan Lapp

The final section of trail after Highway 151 is infamous for its challenging climbs that culminate in a final hands-on-knees push to the finish.

The final two miles were full of carnage. Cramping and fatigue from the fast early pace forced several of the front pack to slowly walk up the climbs or take long stretch breaks.

The positions of the top ten shuffled significantly with those racers who started conservatively making huge jumps up the leaderboard.  The final descent to the finish revealed the finishing positions one-by-one.  Some racers, like experienced trail veteran Will Harlan, were flying.  Others were barely able to manage a jog. 

Will Harlan

In the end, Shiloh grinded out the win, his sixth overall.  Brock Phillips moved way up in the final miles to take second and Morgan Elliott rallied after being back in fifth at Highway 151 to finish third.

Full results here. 

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Good all around showing today at the NC @usatf xc championships for ARC. Mens team took 2nd place in the team competition. Margaret and Eliza took 2nd and 3rd overall in the women's race and @realdriscoll led the way on the mens side with a 3rd pla
Love Shut In but can't make it out to watch this year? We will be covering the race live tomorrow via the Instagram story feature. Only 1 person with a cell phone so will mostly be covering the race for overall win. Good luck to everyone racing! #