16th Knights of Columbus 5K
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Sunday, October 15, 2006
by Marty Mazur
It was a beautiful Fall day as a few more than 100 runners showed up for the 16th Annual Knights of Columbus 5K. This year, the course was redesigned to get the course off the streets and mostly onto bike paths, grass, and trails in the Greentree neighborhood of State College. Because of the variety of scenery and the surprises on the course, the race is now called the Knights of Columbus State College Adventure 5K. The Knights race is the Nittany Valley Running Club's official Beginners Race. Fifteen runners who had never before run a 5K or more tried their feet on the course. There was also a fair sampling of State College's seasoned elite, fresh from competing in last week's Tussey mOUnTaiNBACK 50 Mile Relay. And, as always, Tom Kleban was there to cheer the runners closing in on the finish line.First Place overall went to Ian McLaren this year. Ian led from start to finish and toured the course in 16:56. Patrick Singletary, one of State College's top Masters runners, was second in 17:27, followed by the king of the Geezer (over 50) Category, Tom Cali, in 17:58. Among the women, Martha Nelson was first overall in 18:04. Former Penn State runner Meira Minard was second in 19:49, and Sarah Pabian was third in 20:37.
The NVRC has been bending over backwards to get beginners involved in running lately. The new Beginners Running Group (the Wahoo Group) under the direction of NVRC President Jerry Steffy, has been working hard and having a blast since May. Many in the group have progressed well beyond the beginner level. Some have already competed in and done well in 5Ks, and hence were not technically eligible for the "Beginner" (first time 5K) designation for this race. Some of the other, less experienced beginners trained using the Couch-to-5K Training Program.
Despite the fact that the Knights Race no longer features Team or Family competitions, a number of families took part. The Mazzocchis. The Stressneys, the Spigelmeyers, Fedkins, Khristovs, and several others, all competed, with the youngsters in some families taking part in the Kids Races.
The Kids Races were fun to watch, as always. The half-mile was held first, and Ivan Pavlov led from start to finish. After the race, he ran alongside his sister Varya, who came in second in the quarter-mile. Natasha Fedkina ran a close second to Pavlov, this after running an excellent 5K race! And Mark Henry was third in the half. In the quarter, cuteness reigned over competition. In the quarter-mile, Mikey Challis came in first, followed by Varya Pavlova in second and Sam Horn in third.
While the runners waited for the awards ceremony, massage therapists Amber Kutz and Tracey Brauksick were on hand to give complementary massages.
Race director's Marty and Vicky Mazur would like to thank the many volunteers for all the race day help they received. The large number of volunteers helped everything go smoothly. Volunteers included Dave Eggler, Greg Fredericks, Mike Dooris, Loida Escote-Carlson, Jim Myers, Martha, Ava, and Davis Michael, Jerry Steffy, John and Pegeen Sheakoski, Amy Paster, Marv Hall, Kiet Bang, Kate Pezanowski, Marty Klanchar, Matt Newcomb, Lynn and Roxanne Jaffe, Dannielle Kroczynski and her daughter, and no doubt several others whose names I'm forgetting, but not their contributions.
Marty and Vicky are also grateful to their sponsors. With their help it was possible to raise nearly $1600 for the two beneficiaries of the race, the largest total since the Knights Race was revived in 2000. The Knights of Columbus generously allow the NVRC to host the race in their Hall, and top that off with a nice cash gift to help defray race expenses. Tom Cali is always generous with a cash gift. Nittany Bank provided some great giveaways and a cash gift. Weis Markets give store gift certificates which are used to provide refreshment to the runners. CCDA Water donated bottled water. Rapid Transit Sports provided race numbers and bags for the race packets. Rosewood Silkscreening always does a wonderful job picking out the colors for the race T-shirts, turn out a great product, and are always very helpful. Appalachian Outdoors sponsored the Kids Races and provided some nice prizes for the 5K. Thanks to Amber Kutz and Tracey Braouksick for giving massages to some sore runners. Numerous local businesses provided prizes: Rapid Transit Sports (Special thanks to Jay and Terry!), Mount Nittany Wheelworks, the Boal Mansion and Columbus Chapel, Nittany Bank, Webster's Books, Penn Skates, Northland Bowl, Home Delivery Pizza, and Olive Garden. Some runners even pitched in: the Rice family showed up with a nice Fall basket for a door prize.
 Ian McLaren, First Finisher on the New Course |
 Martha Nelson, Female Course Record Holder |
 See how much fun volunteering can be? Greg Fredericks and Mike Dooris at the Finish |
| photos by Marv Hall |
5K Results
# Name Age Sex Time
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1. Ian McLaren 24 M 16:56
2. Patrick Singletary 41 M 17:27
3. Tom Cali 51 M 17:58
4. Martha Nelson 25 F 18:04
5. Paul Wells 15 M 18:10
6. Judd Michael 44 M 18:15
7. Andrew Webb 42 M 18:27
8. Paul Crowe 14 M 19:09
9. Meira Minard 33 F 19:49
10. Rich Harter 50 M 19:53
11. Brian Russell 36 M 20:09
12. Danny Thorp 20 M 20:10
13. Tim Spgelmeyer 41 M 20:17
14. Earl Lake 52 M 20:22
15. Tim Stessney 37 M 20:25
16. Sarah Pabian 25 F 20:37
17. Chris Ruggiero 21 M 20:47
18. Joe Horn 38 M 21:00
19. Bill Kampert 42 M 21:03
20. Reed Doerfler 15 M 21:04
21. Steve Geyer 35 M 21:06
22. Cheryl Capone 35 F 21:07
23. John Lacombe 46 M 21:28
24. Nikita Fedkin 13 M 21:43
25. Erin Wyble 26 F 21:46
26. Michael Phillippe 36 M 21:51
27. James P. Quigel 51 M 22:03
28. Jonathan Thurley 34 M 22:07
29. David DeGroote 48 M 22:25
30. Richard Doerfler 46 M 22:31
31. Robin Riglin 38 F 22:38
32. Mike Ruggiero 25 + M 22:39
33. Eric Stromer 40 M 22:40
34. Jerry Steffy 60 M 22:46
35. Greg Luna 41 M 22:49
36. Pamela Scott 44 F 22:54
37. Frank Zambito 33 M 23:01
38. Bill Dornan 54 M 23:14
39. Chase Davis 11 M 23:23
40. Rusko Ruskov 43 M 23:49
41. Vladimir Khristov 16 + M 23:50
42. Danielle Gordanier 35 F 23:53
43. Natasha Fedkin 8 F 24:06
44. Steve Maczuga 46 M 24:12
45. Joe Bollinger 40 M 24:21
46. Barbara Kutis 24 F 24:22
47. George Myers 59 M 24:25
48. Dennis Wolfe 54 M 24:27
49. Jen Finkle 34 F 24:46
50. Kate Ryan 24 M 24:55
51. Meredith Barton 32 F 25:04
52. Todor Khristov 17 + M 25:04
53. Katya Bazilevskaya 32 F 25:06
54. Miruna Sasuclark 24 F 25:16
55. Ben Carlsen 32 + M 25:29
56. Lauren Spigelmeyer 16 F 25:43
57. Todd Litzinger 35 M 25:57
58. Deb Fisher 52 F 25:58
59. Dennis Shank 62 M 26:04
60. Andrew Walleck 24 M 26:05
61. Chris Schietle 25 M 26:08
62. Ray Mazzocchi 44 M 26:22
63. Anne Boal 37 F 26:51
64. Scott Allison 11 M 27:00
65. Glenn Wright 73 M 27:06
66. Beth Scott 41 F 27:10
67. Lisa Lacombe 45 F 27:13
68. Sarah Mazzocchi 18 F 27:34
69. Kim Daniels 27 F 27:43
70. Devin Stessney 12 F 27:46
71. Stefan Stessney 40 M 27:51
72. Max Mazzocchi 14 M 27:52
73. Bryan Henry 41 + M 28:03
74. Josh Gross 32 M 28:06
75. Debra Thurley 33 + F 28:17
76. Lisa Cone 28 F 28:26
77. Gideon Schwartz 26 M 28:30
78. Tim Jackson 41 M 28:31
79. Mary Righter 48 F 28:46
80. David Narehood 32 M 28:52
81. Lisa Mazzocchi 44 F 28:58
82. Jane Chandlee 26 F 30:15
83. Karyn Graf 6 + F 30:18
84. Anita Woodman 44 F 30:24
85. Ken Miller 31 + M 30:45
86. Deb Grove 53 F 31:14
87. Jessica Corace 21 + F 31:15
88. Tiffany Frost 26 + F 31:58
89. Cindy Bathurst 40 F 32:36
90. Joseph Haloua 32 + M 33:24
91. Bruce Lindsay 39 M 33:27
92. Dana Zambito 28 + F 33:50
93. Misty Frederick 46 F 33:55
94. Sue Green 47 + F 34:25
95. Susan Seybert 39 + F 34:51
96. Paul Mount 37 M 34:52
97. Judith Andronici 60 F 36:49
98. Kellie Rice 11 + F 40:17
99. Christine Rice 33 F 40:18
100. Robert Rice 54 M 40:19
101. John Harrington 51 M 45:13
102. Bethany Doerfler 13 F 45:45
103. Jane Doerfler 43 F 45:51
104. Kathleen Stehonwer 51 F 49:41
105. Dawn Sanzotti 32 F 49:42
106. Julianne Sills 61 F 49:44
+ Beginner: 1st Race of 5K or More
Overall and Age Group Winners
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Male Female
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Overall
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1. Ian McLaren Martha Nelson
2. Patrick Singletary Meira Minard
3. Tom Cali Sarah Pabian
12 and Under
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1. Chase Davis Natash Fedkin
2. -- Allison Scott
3. -- Devin Stessney
13-16
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1. Paul Wells Lauren Spigelmeyer
2. Paul Crowe Taryn Graf
3. Reed Doerfler --
17-19
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1. Todor Khristov + Sarah Mazzocchi
20-24
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1. Danny Thorp Barbara Kutis
2. Chris Ruggiero Kate Ryan
3. Andrew Walleck Miruna Sasuclark
25-29
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1. Mike Ruggiero + Erin Wyble
2. Chris Schietle Kim Daniels
3. Gideon Schwartz Lisa Cone
30-34
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1. Jonathan Thurley Jen Finkle
2. Ben Carlsen + Meredith Barton
3. Josh Gross Debra Thurley +
35-39
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1. Brian Russel Cheryl Capone
2. Tim Stressney Robin Riglin
3. Joe Horn Danielle Gordanier
40-44
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1. Judd Michael Pamella Scott
2. Andrew Webb Beth Scott
3. Tim Spigelmeyer Lisa Mazzocchi
45-49
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1. John Lacombe Lisa Lacombe
2. Dave DeGroote Mary Righter
3. Richard Doerfler Misty Frederick
50-54
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1. Rich Harter Deb Fisher
2. Carl Lake Deb Grove
3. James Quigel Kathleen Stehonwer
55-59
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1. George Myers --
2. Bruce Lindsay --
60-64
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1. Jerry Steffy Judith Andronici
2. Dennis Shank Julianne Sills
65 and over
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1. Glenn Wright (73)
Fastest Beginners
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Women: Debra Thurley 28:17
Men: Mike Ruggiero 22:39
Youngest Runner
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Karyn Graf (6) finished in 30:18!
Kids Race Results
Quarter-Mile - Ages 8 and under
# Name Age Sex Time
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1. Mikey Challis 6 M 1:45
2. Varya Pavlova 6 F 1:52
3. Sam Horn 6 M 2:09
4. Riley Finkle 5 F 2:15
5. Amber Shirey 4 F 2:19
6. Jodie Challis 4 F 2:34
7. Leeum Noerr 4 M 2:55
8. Kate Horn 4 F 3:15
9. Catherine Jackson 3 F 3:29
10. Avery Finkle 3 M 3:30
11. Hannah Langelaan 4 F 4:24
12. Abbie Lovviscky 5 M 4:59
Half-Mile - Ages 12 and under
# Name Age Sex Time
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1. Ivan Pavlov 12 M 3:07
2. Natasha Fedkina 8 F 3:15
3. Mark Henry 8 M 3:30
4. Brooke Shirey 9 F 3:43
5. Timofey Pavlov 8 M 4:07
6. Summer Shirey 7 F 4:27