Event 18 Men 5000 Meter Run Section 1 ================================================================ Meet Record: % 13:29.14 2001 David Kimani, Alabama Name Year School Finals ================================================================ 1 Adrian Blincoe Unattached 13:27.34% 2 Brent Vaughn Colorado 13:30.12 3 Ian Dobson adidas 13:31.55 4 Abdi Abdirahman Nike 13:33.68 5 Ryan McKenzie U of Windsor 13:35.56 6 Steve Slattery Nike 13:36.03 7 Kyle King Zap Fitness 13:37.25 8 Aaron Aguayo Arizona Stat 13:37.71 9 Stephen Haas New Balance 13:38.51 10 Jason Woolhouse Unattached 13:39.07 11 Scotty Bauhs Chico State 13:40.63 12 Kevin Chelimo Texas Tech 13:40.83 13 Paul Morrison Sherbrooke T 13:41.47 14 Giliat Ghebray California 13:42.16 15 Stephen Pifer Colorado 13:43.04 16 Patrick Tarpy Reebok 13:44.90 17 Ian Burrell Georgia 13:45.99 18 Ryan Bak Unattached 13:49.29 19 Steve Sundell Unattached 13:50.93 20 Scott Overall Unattached 13:54.04 21 Oliver Bodor Western Stat 13:54.40 22 Jacob Gomez Stanford 13:55.09 23 Wes Smith NC State 13:55.66 24 Ian Fitzgerald William & Ma 13:57.35 25 Jimmy Grabow Unattached 13:57.85 26 Jose Acierno Mexico 14:14.58 27 Sanchez Rafael Mexico 14:20.33
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| Scotty Bauhs running 13:40!!!!
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It took some convincing of the meet directors, but after initially being listed among the Heat II entrants, Scotty Bauhs was allowed into the fastest section of the night for the men’s 5,000m event. Running in a field that included numerous professional athletes, DI All Americans, and even a few Olympians, Bauhs didn’t seem to care how big the credentials were of those next to him. From the gun Scotty placed himself in the back of the 27 man field, content to feel out the early pace and work into the race as it developed. A 67 first lap was followed by a series of 64-66 second revolutions. Working through the field methodically lap after lap, Bauhs recorded the following 1600m splits (4:24, 4:23, 4:22!) hitting the metric 3 mile in a ridiculous 13:09.9. If he could muster a sub 30 final 200m he’d dip under 13:40, but that landmark will have to wait for a later meet as Bauhs hit the tape in 13:40 while placing 11th overall. Some tidbits of info concerning this run: 13:40 would have ranked Bauhs 22nd in the US for the 5k in 2006 Bauhs actually PR’d several times on Sunday: 8:11-3k, 8:47-3200m and of course the finish time. 13:40= 65.8 seconds per lap! The new PR vaults Bauhs to the top of the DII yearly 5k list The mark might just be the fastest ever for a CCAA athlete as it’s faster than the school records at: Pomona, SLO, Riverside, Irvine and all other CCAA schools that I could find.
Event 19 Men 5000 Meter Run Section 2 ================================================================ Name Year School Finals ================================================================ 1 Dan Watts OK State 14:00.81 2 Collin Magut Belmont 14:02.98 3 Hari Mix Stanford 14:03.20 4 John Crews NC State 14:03.52 5 Ryan Snellen Belmont 14:03.86 6 Payton Batliner Colorado 14:04.48 7 Jon Cardenas Northern Ari 14:05.57 8 Colby Wissel Kansas 14:06.08 9 Bradley Harkrader Colorado 14:06.66 10 Owen Washburn Texas 14:06.74 11 Andrew Lacy Wisconsin 14:07.37 12 Charlie Serrano Chico State 14:09.05 13 Kristopher Houghton Team Bsk 14:09.39 14 Vincent Ambrico Butler 14:09.86 15 Nicodemus Ngetich UTEP 14:11.16 16 Orduna Efrain Mexico 14:11.20 17 Jacob Buckman Belmont 14:11.28 18 Jameson Mora Cal Poly-SLO 14:14.60 19 Chris Rombough Minnesota 14:15.62 20 Jordan Kyle Indiana 14:17.61 21 Nef Araia Stanford 14:19.14 22 Chris Ahl Unattached 14:21.21 23 Chris Pannone Colorado 14:25.78 24 Forrest Tahdooahnippah Stanford 14:30.54 25 Benson Chesang Kansas 14:37.85 26 Brian Ehlis OK State 14:39.01 -- Ewen North Unattached DNF
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Men’s 5,000m: Section II Not to be lost in the post race excitement that was created with Bauhs’ big run, Senior Charlie Serrano (who was recently voted Chico State’s Male Senior Athlete of the year) prepared for his big assault on the 14 minute barrier as well. Serrano who was dealt a tough blow with a mid-season bout of IT band problems, has enjoyed a solid streak of training over the past 4 weeks and appeared ready for the challenge ahead. The field appeared quite capable on paper of pulling numerous runners under the 14 minute mark, but unfortunately the pace of the main pack never reflected this. From the gun Charlie put himself in the mix with the leaders of a very large pack. The early pace was honest as Charlie hit 400m in 65 and 800m in 2:12. During the first mile two athletes split from the group and Charlie, carefully playing his cards, decided to stick with the main group while 7:53/13:55 indoor performer Colby Wissel, Kansas’ top distance guy took off from the front with another top seeded athlete. 1600m was reached in 4:29, but lap 4 was a 70, which was far from the 67 goal per lap pace needed to break 14. Serrano gradually moved into position near the front of the reluctant and still quite large chase pack not wanting to have to forge ahead by himself. After hitting 3200m in a slowish 9:05 Serrano knew that he would need a very fast final 2k to break 14 minutes. He moved to the front of the chase group and took a tough pull hitting a series of 68 second laps drawing the pack closer to a tiring Wissel and the other who had broken away earlier. In hindsight this hard push during these tough laps, took the sting out of Serrano’s kick and with 800m remaining athletes who had benefited from his hard push from the front, now took the lead and Wissel and co. were quickly swallowed by a pack that was building steam as it grew closer to the finish. As runners went by Serrano pushed hard, but was unable to snap out of the 68 second rhythm that he was now stuck in. A 64 second final revolution earned Charlie his second fastest time ever (14:06 is his PR) but couldn’t quite bring him back up to the leaders who closed very quickly over the final 600m. A valiant effort by Serrano, and the third fastest ever run by a CSUC athlete (behind only Bauhs’ effort, and his own 14:06 run in 2006). Serrano’s Splits: 4:29. 9:05, 13:39 |
Event 10 Men 1500 Meter Run Section 3 ================================================================ Name Year School Finals ================================================================ 1 Kenyon Neuman Colorado 3:49.70 2 Michael Wickman Chico State 3:49.73 3 Scott Emberly U of Windsor 3:50.39 4 Matt Sinclair U of Windsor 3:51.45 5 Eddie Kibira Minnesota 3:52.28 6 Billy Nelson Colorado 3:52.93 7 Hillary Cheruiyot Belmont 3:53.51 8 Dan Kenney Colorado 3:53.70 9 Andrew Coates U of Windsor 3:54.18 10 Ben Porter Wisconsin 3:54.27 11 Alex Greenburg Stanford 3:54.95 12 Chris Smith Butler 3:55.33 13 Joel Bosserman UC Davis 3:58.71
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| Michael Wickman (16) mid race and mid pack on his way to his 1st sub 3:50 1500m
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Every race has it’s subplots and stories but Michael Wickman’s story for this year’s Cardinal meet was definitely an interesting one. Michael who had run an NCAA qualifying 3:52.2 as a true frosh last Spring had struggled to get in the right race in good conditions at both Mt Sac, and of course the Chico Invit last weekend. Given that his coach (yes, yours truly) dropped the ball and didn’t enter him in the Cardinal meet, thinking that he’d get his qualifier at one of the previous two meets Michael was left with a bitter taste in his mouth as he pictured the perfect conditions and fast fields of the Stanford meet. Feeling bad about the situation and knowing he was just a good race away from a low 3:50 mark we were able to sign Michael up for the CAL meet to be held the same weekend. Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately, Michael couldn’t find a ride to the Bay Area to attend the CAL meet, and decided to take matters into his own hands and he e mailed the Stanford meet director explaining his situation. Two nights before the race Michael received word that he would be placed in the third section of the men’s 1500m at Stanford. When you’re in a situation like Michael, taking this opportunity for granted, would be absolutely impossible. The Soph put himself among an even paced pack that hit 400 in 62, 800 (2:04) and 1200m in 3:06. With a lap to go Wickman ran in 5-6th place overall but looked poised for a fast finish. He would need a 60 to run 2:51, but there was much more in store for Wickman who seemed to feed off the “CHHHIIIICCCCOOOO” chant that the Chico Alum and teammates had started on the penultimate turn. Building steam with each straight-away Wickman came off the final turn at a full sprint. With 50m to go he came even with Colorado standout Kenyon Neuman and the two matched stride after stride. Wickman lost a VERY narrow race at the tape, but did record his first sub 3:50 1500m with a sizzling 57.85 final 400m! This was definitely an exciting race that you’ll want to view on Flocast when it comes up.
Men 800 Meter Run Section 4 ================================================================ Name Year School Finals ================================================================ 1 Brian Nelson Chico State 1:51.93 2 Clinton Hayes Chico State 1:52.08 3 David Wellman Chico State 1:52.95 4 Bobby McNeil Chico State 1:53.17 5 Kevin Savard U of Windsor 1:53.95 6 Daniel Mollo Unattached 1:58.50
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| Brian Nelson congratulated by teammate Clinton Hayes after a 1-2 finish in their 800m heat
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Our theme on Sunday evening was to NOT take for granted the opportunity to run on a fast track in great conditions (especially after the last two meets) even if you’re only running in an Inter-squad heat like the one the Chico 800m boys were stuck in on Sunday. Brian Nelson and Clinton Hayes took full advantage of this opportunity, while each scored major PR’s along with a 1-2 finish. Hayes would take the pace for the initial 400m (approx. 55 flat). Nelson then moved around his training partner to take the leading duties. Hitting 600m in 1:22-1:23 it was Nelson still leading with Coach Trevino’s Wellman and McNeil just off his shoulder. Off the final turn Nelson powered toward the finish and Hayes worked his way around the tiring Wellman and McNeil. Nelson hit the tape in 1:51, and Hayes just a fraction of a second in arrears. PR’s before the race for Nelson and Hayes were 1:53.10 and 1:53.02, so this was a nice drop for both, and places each among the top 12 in DII this year. This race again highlights the amazing depth of 800m runners currently on the Chico roster. Wellman now sits at #5 on the CSUC 2-lap roster with a 1:52.9 seasonal best.
Event 44 Women 800 Meter Run Section 2 ================================================================ Name Year School Finals ================================================================ 1 Bridgette Sexton Cal Poly-SLO 2:11.17 2 Aeron Arlin Genet Run Divas 2:12.97 3 Lindsey Brown Chico State 2:14.37 4 Hannah Eberhard U of Windsor 2:14.97 5 Melissa Sinclair Chico State 2:15.70 6 Kayla Silva Chico State 2:17.96 7 Idara Otu Stanford 2:36.25
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| Lindsey Brown w/ team mate Melissa Sinclair @ 450m, on her way to a 2:14 |
Junior Lindsey Brown went into the night having run a series of 2:16-2:17 800m runs in all types of conditions and fields. A solid race from start to finish tonight in the predictably awesome weather conditions that always greet the runners at the Cardinal meet gave Lindsey a nice shiny 2:14 pr. This puts her well within striking distance of a mark that will go to the NCAA’s. Hopefully this can be achieved at this weekend’s CCAA championship meet.
Event 49 Women 1500 Meter Run Section 3 ================================================================ Name Year School Finals ================================================================ 1 Gladys Kipsang Texas Tech 4:33.27 2 Rene Stribling USF 4:35.21 3 Isabelle Stoate Butler 4:35.90 4 Sarah Montez Chico State 4:41.88
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| Sarah Montez tries to hold on after fast opening lap |
Tonight wasn’t the greatest for teammates Sarah Montez and Mary Torres who would run the 1500 and 5k events, but the fault of their tough outings didn’t like in their hands as much as they were in VERY fast fields that pulled them out too quickly. On paper Montez’ heat looked very promising early in the week with 12-13 entered. Fast forward to race-time when only 3 others showed up and each had PR’s much quicker than the JR from Chico. Stepping down from the 5k distance Sarah put herself in the back of the small pack but still hit 400m @ 68 seconds.. basically her 800m pace. By 800m (reached in 2:23) Montez was feeling the effects of the early pace, and peeled off the small group that ran ahead. The final 700m was as difficult as any for Sarah, but she hung tough and made the most of her chance, hitting the tape 2 seconds shy of her 4:39 Pr. We’ll re-visit this distance at the upcoming CCAA meet after a Friday 3k.
Event 54 Women 5000 Meter Run Section 2 ================================================================ Name Year School Finals ================================================================ 1 Irene Kimaiyo Texas Tech 15:58.41 2 Kellyn Johnson Wichita Stat 16:03.99 3 Tara Storage OH Elite 16:05.26 4 Teresa McWalters Stanford 16:08.09 5 Romero Marisol Mexico 16:19.21 6 Jill Steffens Georgia 16:26.17 7 Denise Bargiachi Arkansas 16:27.30 8 Nicole Blood U Oregon 16:27.41 9 Claudin Hull adidas 16:30.18 10 Jessica Gall Indiana 16:40.59 11 Allison Grace Zap Fitness 16:41.00 12 Kathleen Trotter Stanford 16:41.70 13 Marissa Daniels Rice 16:44.44 14 Amanda Trotter Stanford 16:45.14 15 Janet Jesang Western Kent 16:46.34 16 Meredith Kramon Long Beach S 16:54.66 17 Candice Proctor UC Irvine 17:01.01 18 Jackie Malette U of Windsor 17:04.98 19 Laura Olvera UC Irvine 17:07.56 20 Michelle Garcia Sacramento 17:13.51 21 Kate Niehaus Stanford 17:16.70 22 Sara Mickelson UC Irvine 17:33.41 23 Mandy Macalister Idaho 17:33.93 24 Kimber Lemon Wichita Stat 17:34.42 25 Mary Torres Chico State 17:59.04
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Women’s 5,000m: Mary Torres’ race was almost identical to Montez’s except at a different distance. Being pulled through 1600 in 5:15 (basically faster than 3k pace) and running at the back of a long pack of VERY accomplished DI runners, Torres struggled and lost contact with the next runner. 3200m was hit at 10:59 (PR) but the splits were headed in the wrong direction and the final mile was brutal for Mary, who struggled home in 17:59. Although it’s been some time since Torres has enjoyed a great race, don’t count this fifth year senior out yet. Given the opportunity to control her own tempo more closely should allow Mary to run some fast times. This will be the goal at the upcoming CCAA meet in SF. |