1st OVERALL woman! Swanzey Covered Bridges Half Marathon!

Whoo Hoo!
Number ONE GIRL!

I am very very happy - - more later.... exhausted, need to eat and sleep now....


Swanzey Covered Bridges Half Marathon
Sponsored by ENDURANCE MultiSport
Sept. 2, 2007 Half Marathon Swanzey, NH
ChampionChip Timing By: Granite State Race Services bill@gsrs.com
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Place Div/Tot Div Time Pace Name Ag S Race# City/state
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1 1/37 M3039 1:09:08 5:17 Scott Rowe 33 M 609 Dover NH
New record. Old record 1:09:50 by Mark Miller of Keene in 2005
2 2/37 M3039 1:14:41 5:42 George Adams 37 M 619 Gilsum NH
3 3/37 M3039 1:15:46 5:47 Jason Porter 37 M 584 Bedford NH
4 1/59 M4049 1:16:28 5:50 Randy MacNeill 46 M 459 Epping NH
5 1/17 M2029 1:16:36 5:51 Justin Fyffe 27 M 618 East Dummerston VT
6 4/37 M3039 1:17:43 5:56 Chris Poulos 36 M 515 Wakefield RI
7 2/17 M2029 1:17:47 5:56 Kevin Gravina 28 M 398 Cambridge MA
8 5/37 M3039 1:19:07 6:03 Gilbert Ondusko 38 M 608 Andover NH
9 2/59 M4049 1:19:34 6:05 Chris Lang 42 M 647 White River Junction VT
10 3/17 M2029 1:21:26 6:13 Max Mueller 27 M 614 Somerville MA
11 6/37 M3039 1:21:59 6:16 Patrick Guerrero 37 M 404 Worcester MA
12 3/59 M4049 1:25:02 6:30 Paul Guilmette 43 M 405 Rutland VT
13 4/59 M4049 1:26:34 6:37 Mike Ward 47 M 568 Nashua NH
14 7/37 M3039 1:27:21 6:40 Ehrin Armstrong 30 M 307 Brighton MA
15 8/37 M3039 1:27:33 6:41 Clint Joslyn 34 M 603 Swanzey NH
16 5/59 M4049 1:28:58 6:48 Bob Hearn 41 M 643 Hanover NH
17 1/44 F4049 1:29:04 6:48 Nancy Peck 43 F 635 Belchertown MA

TOP TEN WOMEN OVERALL
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Place Div Div Time Pace Name Age Sex Race# City/state
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1 1 F4049 1:29:04 6:48 Nancy Peck 43 F 635 Belchertown MA
2 1 F2029 1:31:30 6:59 Bonnie Kingslay 28 F 616 Vineyard Haven MA
3 1 F3039 1:31:55 7:01 Alison Wade 32 F 611 Amherst MA
4 2 F4049 1:36:48 7:24 Tamara Webber 45 F 592 Stoddard NH
5 3 F4049 1:39:10 7:34 Maggie Ramos 46 F 626 Peterborough NH

PSIA - Snow Pro - my article got published!

My List and my top ten girlfriends - revisited

My List
First of all - looking at this list from less than a year ago and what I have accomplished just thrills me. See this list, not sure if I had it in me to complete much knowing what my life has been like this past year, but none the less my finishing results are putting me where I want to be and hoping to do well in Chicago and in Clearwater at the 70.3 world championships.

Sports:
Qualify for Worlds (US Triathlon Championships) -
YES and National championships too! Not sure I knew what i was talking about when I wrote this stuff.

Qualify for Alcatraz -
didn't make the cut off for entry into the Rye, NY

Qualify for 70.3 National Championships - YES! Clearwater

Qualify for Olympic Trials (marathons) -
we shall see, depends on shape in Chicago?

Rank Top Ten New England Master (running) -
hmmm need to finding ranking place, NE Runner???

Rank Top Ten National Master (triathlon - 70.3) -
That would be very nice, Clearwater could be flat????

Enduro Race - (one per year) - I guess a 5:15 hr race, does that count?

Top Ten
Then this list - well, friends during this time are true, dear and I hold them dear. More dear than I would have imagined. Some have fallen and many have become much stronger to me. God Bless my friends!


My Top Ten (plus):
Tina Naimie - NH - We started as running partners, and became the BEST of friends
Sue Ann Maresca - CT - Schuyler's god mother, Back in the days of "Cancer Control at Relay catalysts" - a partnership turned best friend
Judy Reichling - GA - My blonde sister (ha!) = someone I know will be there through thick and thin
Shawn Coltharp - KY - this woman KNOWS me and really really cares. I love her too!
Susan Silodor - OR - Boulder, CO is our roots, she gave me style and keeps me strong. One of the strongest women (soul) that I know.
Jeanette MacKenzie - VT - 20 plus years now... always there ... my Killington connection.
Suzanne Striglia - VT - a college friend that stays in touch and still cares like it was yesterday!
Jana Ash - CO - My Keystone past stays strong with a great friend like Jana. LOVE the backcountry trip!
Paige Rogers - NH - My "ski" friend, just a fun loving person ALWAYS!
Becky Lunders - CA - A California connection, training friend, runner, mom, The East Coast/West Coast baby race - we had our first children within days (she won!)
Kim Stoughton - NH - When the going gets tough, she is there for me.
Lesley Rawlings - MA - She can pick out the BEST clothes online - a woman with MANY skills!
Dawn Zajk - NH - motorcycle chick!
Kathi Matthews - WA - My division "eyes" and Seattle friend!
Paulette Rowell - NH - from "2 twins & a redhead" - Abby's mom

Carol Helmick - OH - Collegue, one of those people you just connect with immediately!
Shelley Mauss - WA

Perfecting my margarita concocting skils...

My PERFECT margarita recipe

3 shots tequilla (Cuervo Gold is current TEQUILLA of choice)
2 shots Jose marg mix
1 shot Rose's lime juice
1 1/2 shots Orange (Grand Marnier if it fits the budget)
ice and blend to taste
slice of LIME

(usually needs a little more tequilla - depending on the taster... and my taster loves tequilla)

I have spent many years in the restaurant world dating back to my Killington days in the late 80's to mid nineties.... Then to be labeled the "margarita meister" - i got even the heavy weights singing! Now in my forties, needing to have the perfect taste, not to get the buzz, but the feeling and smoothness of a great drink as the margarita - - this is my recipe above after more than 2 months of testing here in Massachusetts. Do you believe it? I have been here 2 months. Life is good. Drink on and be merry!

Tipping

Taking a day off today - even though I am sitting on the computer right now and blogging, I took my regular morning run after sleeping in, making coffee, having a little family time while Schuyler, Stephen and Samantha are here this week. Later I will post the fun birthday party we had last night!

So I found this posted article in a round about way through Shelley's blog, which is always good for some incredible photography, some love insight (her and Jonathan's wedding site is a must see!), and her links to her friend's blogs - which includes me! So on Stella's site I found this cool tipping article that is also near and dear to my heart having waited tables for more than 15 years and now in the business world, not knowing what the heck to tip! READ ON.....

More Timberman photos!

Commentary:
Cycling focus, eyes forward, pushing, remembering spin class, scraping the ground with the bottom of my shoes, standing up on the hills to push and to stretch my legs and back out, looking at the average speed and the miles rode just to keep it in perspective. Looking to the next pony tail, looking at the age on the calf muscle (do you believe they write your age on your leg - you have to be proud of your age in this sport!)... Bantering with a few riders, just to leave them behind (that felt really good).. even if not far behind me, still they were behind me (feeling a little competitive as usual).

Running focus: One foot in front of the other to start, shake off those biking legs... build up the turnover of my legs to go faster... think about pace, need to go faster, (no watch on this one to keep it together and motivate, that ALWAYS helps - getting my new watch from nike this week!). GET YOUR ASS IN GEAR! GET MOVING! cheers from my true love, my support, and always there (look to the sky for strength from above - he helps too) DIG DEEP - GET STRONG - (NO negative thoughts - keep positive). Even when your feet are screaming and your back has had it, you MUST think of something else. Talk to people, spectators, runners, ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN (ha ha ha ...). Those who know me, know i LOVE to talk. Even when it is a one way conversation, which in this sport is the norm.

Think FINISH LINE - - look at the mile markers tick on by. Can't wait for that ice cream and beer which is promised free at the finish (gotta love that!). Treat yourself to a quick dip in the water, ice cream and beer. : )

Then it is here - turn the corner, kick it in! Sprint to the finish - that is where the mobs are - and you have to love the cheers of the people when you smile and run hard at the finish. Very fun - very cool!

And what a race it was......

Sunset on the Connecticut River

Timberman 70.3 - RESULTS are posted!

293 Overall out of 1493 that finished the 70.3 distance

Bib #1332 70.3 Nancy Peck
SWIM: Rank 740 Time: 40:01 Pace (per mile) 33:21
T1: 2:06
BIKE: Rank 452 Time: 2:51:41 19.6mph
T2: 1:50
RUN: Rank: 186 Time: 1:40:00 7:38 min/mile
Overall time: 5:15:36 Division place: 3/73 F40-44 Female rank 37/475


CLICK HERE for the overall results!

And just because I am comptetive and would love to know where I could improve to win - here is the girl (Elaine) who placed ahead of me: 8 1/2 min faster in the swim, transitions are slower, bike time - the same,and my run was faster. : )

226 1390 70.3 Elaine Debitetto 43 F STOW MA 115 31:33 26:17 2:27 373 2:49:24 19.8 1:48 268 1:43:52 7:56 5:09:01 2/73 F40-44 27/475 F

AND the winner in my age group - who I think raced pro or elite which is why she wasn't on the podium: 9 min faster in the swim, I am faster on the bike and she is almost 2 min faster on the run.

193 1375 70.3 Leslie Myers 40 F BURLINGT VT 94 30:58 25:49 1:47 449 2:51:39 19.6 1:55 147 1:37:59 7:29 5:04:16 1/73 F40-44 22/475 F

So there you have it - I need to swim and bike and run just a little bit more.... to win! I think I will get in the water before Florida and try to squeeze one more tri in before the end of the season. Time to think about how to keep training this distance and the Chicago marathon at the same time - at least I know my run will be there.

I just know that right now I am on a cloud!

Photos from the Timberman 70.3

Top to Bottom (right to left)

1. The red caps getting ready to start - that's me in the middle looking at the camera with my arms up. : )
2. The bike - definitely focused!
3. Running up one of the 2 hills - this was a tough course
4. Another shot of me running in my GU girl outfit! Fueled for success!
5. The podium - 2nd place and qualifying for WORLDS! Whooo Hoooo!

Timberman 70.3 - RESULTS! - Qualified for WORLD Championships!

A LITTLE BACKGROUND:
World Triathlon Corporation announces the Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3, an event supported by a new global series of Ironman 70.3 events. For the first time ever, athletes who complete a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and a 13.1 mile run will have the unique opportunity to qualify for a world championship at that distance.

All Ironman 70.3 events will culminate at the Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3 event in Florida scheduled for November 11, 2006.

“The Ironman 70.3 name will distinguish our events both in name and in quality. We believe the new series will energize the competitive spirit and fully recognize the distance accomplished by our athletes,” says Steve Meckfessel, Ironman 70.3 events director.


List of 2007 events for qualifying:
Antwerp Ironman 70.3
Australia 70.3
Austria 70.3
Baja 70.3
Brazil 70.3
Buffalo Springs 70.3
California 70.3
Cancun 70.3
Eagleman 70.3
Florida 70.3
Geelong 70.3
Germany 70.3
Hawaii 70.3
Lake Stevens 70.3
Monaco 70.3
Newfoundland 70.3
Pucon 70.3
Singapore Ironman 70.3
St. Croix 70.3
Steelhead 70.3
Switzerland 70.3
Timberman 70.3
UK 70.3
Vineman 70.3
World Championship 70.3



THIS PAST WEEKEND EVENT:
Timberman 70.3 Features Competitive Pro Field
TAGS: 2007 ironman70.3 timberman70.3 topstory

The Timberman 70.3 will be happening this Sunday, August 19, 2007 at Ellacoya State Park, Gilford, NH. If weather predictions are correct the athletes can expect partly cloudy skies with a high of 72 degrees, making way for potential record-breaking times. While the packed professional field will be chasing after the $13,500 prize purse, the age group competitors will be vying for one of the 75 qualifying slots to the Ford Ironman World Championships 70.3 in Clearwater this November.

The athletes start their day at 7:00am in one of 12 waves, with the professional athletes heading out first. The 1.2 mile swim takes place in the fresh, clear blue water of Lake Winnipesaukee. Once out of T2, competitors head out on to one of the most spectacular bike rides on the 70.3 cirucuit.
The 56-mile scenic out and back bike course is mostly rolling hills but the athletes will face several challenging climbs ranging from 3% to 9% grade before returning to Ellacoya State Park.

The 13.1 mile run is a scenic, 2-loop course along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. To take their minds off of the rolling hills athletes can just look across the big lake, and see the majestic White Mountains that fill the horizon.

Preliminary RESULTS - from the IRONMAN website --->> CLICK HERE for more information
The Timberman 70.3 got a break today! The weatherman finally saw it right and the athletes experienced some of the best conditions in recent memory. The water temperature was a comfortable 71 degrees, the skies were clear, and the mild 10 mph wind that served as a tail wind coming home on the bike acted as a cooling fan for the 13.1 mile run. Simon Lessing and Desiree Ficker took full advantage of the beautiful day to cross the line in first place, dethroning the 2006 defending champions Bjorn Andersson and Karen Smyers.

MY PRELIMINARY RESULTS:
So after a pretty strong swim (for me) - smooth and thinking about technique and planing in the water, I felt pretty good exiting the 1.2 mi swim. So happy to get on the bike - my strategy for the race was FOCUS on the swim to be smarter and better technique (hopefully to make up for my lack of training), PUSH on the bike (also not much training here, but with the past success and strength of riding, I know I can pull it off) and then to KICK it on the run... my strength and what I have been spending my training time on (because of Boston and next Chicago).

I checked the site, was well prepared with my checklist, and although having a TON of packing because we camped at Gunstock both nights, I felt like I had it all together and was ready. There were 4 slots for my age group, so in the back of my mind the whole race (my competitive nature) - I thought and had this dream... that maybe... I could qualify for the world championship.

I relaxed the whole day before on Saturday with Steve and we drove the bike course and checked out the transition area before checking in my bike. Knowing the bike course was a true plus, so I didn't stress...

Results? Well I was 8th out of the water for the red caps which were the 35-45 girls and then 20 mph avg on the bike for 56 miles (really got me psyched I could pull this off) and then my run was pretty good even though I worried about having exhausted my strength pushing on the bike.

After finishing - my legs were exhausted and my back was pretty done for... Steve was there at the finish for my victory hug and kudos... I was thrilled with my race, I knew inside I had done well.. just not sure how well and if I actually did it.

We went gathered my bike, transition gear and then to the food for some nutrition, after living on GU and fuel on the bike (that bagel in the morning at 5 am was LONG GONE!). After wandering we found where the results were posted and I found my name.
5:15 total time
1:40 1/2 marathon
2:15 on the bike
4th in my division

I qualified! I AM thrilled!

Then when picking up the certificate for the world championship after confirming that YES i qualified, they had me listed as 3rd (must be a pro was mistakedly in my group), and then when announced at the podium, I was 2nd (they delete the elite winners from that group). SO 2nd in my age group and QUALIFYING for the WORLD championships 70.3. I am THRILLED (can you tell?). You should see my face on the podium (GLOWING). : )

More later when the results are posted. And we have a ton of photos - what an amazing weekend!!

Lost & Found - some Big Lake 1/2 marathon photos

In redeeming my race results with Team GU - I searched high and low for my race photos to send via email. Still missing pics from the Eastman Tri - so need to find out who took photos there! : )

Here are the pics from Big Lake, which is very appropriate knowing I am returning to that area this weekend with my new family and friends (although Schuyler is with his dad- he will be sorely missed!).

CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS from Big Lake to recap my SECOND PLACE FINISH - and remembering being in the LEAD for the first 7 miles.... Time: 1:28:48

Timberman 70.3 - this weekend!

CLICK HERE for the news and happenings for the upcoming 70.3 triathlon I am competing in this weekend!

We are camping at Gunstock Mountain after finding there was no room at the inn! : ) No seriously, I called and found some expensive places to stay and decided that with the tent and the air mattress, and enough room for the boat and the BIG ford truck we are golden! Plus it is right near the start and all the fun. We leave on Friday and home after the race on Sunday. Planning on waterskiing Saturday and hope that Terry, Tange, Carson, Turner and Kiara will join us!

Relay Summit in Dallas

My favorite photos of the week - I was in Dallas with the NCTP volunteers and staff relationship managers and just had a good time with them and all the volunteers and staff I know and love. It was like going back to summer camp (just with a lot more stress!)

from top to bottom:
1. Bob MacKay & I testing out the award photo area on Thursday night
2. My buddies / collegues / best friends -Shawn Coltharp (Paduka, KY)and Kathi Matthews (Seattle)
3. The Austrailians with Becky, Iris and Darnelle
4. Donna from dressbarn with me as she was on her way to catch her flight home
5. Charlie & Sue Ann in the crowd at the closing ceremony

4th overall woman at the Greenfield Tri (MA) this weekend!

Greenfield Triathlon - August 5, 2007
International Race distance results

Swim 0.63 miles in the Green River; bike 30.4 miles (4 loops counterclockwise on Leyden Rd., Eunice Williams Drive, Green River Rd., Colrain Rd., back on Nash's Mill Rd.); run 7.2 miles, (one loop counterclockwise on Leyden Rd., Eunice Williams Drive, Green River Rd., Plain Rd., Colrain Rd., back on Nash's Mill Rd).

The swim was in the river and actually a great swim because of the buoy line to follow up and down the shore. The bike was definitely a strong point for me with the hills and the run was tough open with the sun and pavement, but turned out to be my strength because of my training focus on running. I was very very happy with my results. First in age (with 2 of the top 3 placing in the top 3 gave me first) but I was 4th overall female and 50 overall in the race of almost 200 people for this USAT New England Club championship and long standing local race!

50 139 NANCY E PECK BELCHERTOWN MA 2:40:12 3/15 F4044 90 19:03 1:18 65 1:28:00 0:44 36 51:09



1 72 JAY GUMP GREENFIELD MA 2:16:29 1/24 M3539 7 14:23 1:28 2 1:13:18 0:58 9 46:23
2 102 MIKE LAVERY BEDFORD NH 2:17:23 1/4 M2024 9 14:42 1:12 4 1:16:31 0:31 3 44:29
3 191 TOBY WELLS SOMERVILLE MA 2:20:04 1/11 M2529 40 16:51 0:44 7 1:18:38 0:30 2 43:22
4 16 DAMIEN CALLAHAN AMHERST MA 2:20:55 2/11 M2529 78 18:29 1:05 1 1:13:14 1:27 13 46:41
5 94 STEVE KIMBALL BOLTON MA 2:21:01 2/24
M3539 21 16:12 0:55 3 1:16:02 0:35 16 47:19
6 31 GARY DAVID STOW MA 2:23:13 3/24 M3539 62 17:42 1:08 8 1:18:53 0:47 4 44:45
7 210 COBY JACOBUS WEST SIMSBU CT 2:23:33 3/11 M2529 42 16:56 0:43 10 1:19:17 0:37 8 46:03
8 150 JOSEPH ROGERS LYNDEBOROUGH NH 2:24:05 1/25 M4044 33 16:37 1:02 27 1:22:32 0:38 1 43:17
9 101 RYAN GODSK LARSEN AMHERST MA 2:25:29 1/13 M3034 3 13:46 1:35 24 1:22:11 0:49 15 47:10
10 190 KIM WEBSTER FRAMINGHAM MA 2:25:39 1/12 F3034 15 15:52 0:52 22 1:21:55 0:33 10 46:29
11 89 GABRIEL JIRAN WEST HARTFORD CT 2:25:44 4/24 M3539 8 14:38 1:07 35 1:23:32 0:47 7 45:42
12 47 JOHN FLANAGAN COHASSET MA 2:25:51 4/11 M2529 27 16:23 1:00 12 1:20:00 0:29 19 48:01
13 13 VICTOR BROWN III ALLSTON MA 2:26:21 2/13 M3034 17 15:59 1:05 40 1:23:51 0:36 5 44:52
14 70 MARTHA GRINNELL WESTHAMPTON MA 2:26:40 1/15 F4044 23 16:16 0:50 26 1:22:30 0:30 12 46:36
15 98 JAMES KOCH NORTHBOROUGH MA 2:27:10 5/11 M2529 38 16:48 1:18 21 1:21:53 0:43 11 46:29
16 84 RAYMOND HOULE SOUTHINGTON CT 2:27:29 2/25 M4044 100 19:24 1:09 13 1:20:50 0:50 6 45:18
17 29 GREGORY S CRIST FRAMINGHAM MA 2:27:53 1/22 M4549 45 17:07 1:00 5 1:17:20 0:51 41 51:35
18 62 MICHAEL GAY SOMERS CT 2:28:26 3/25 M4044 4 13:54 0:59 9 1:19:05 0:41 62 53:50
19 122 PAUL MCCLOSKEY WEST SPRINGFIELD MA 2:28:51 2/4 M2024 2 13:37 1:16 23 1:21:58 0:38 38 51:23
20 71 DOUG GUERTIN MONSON MA 2:29:05 4/25 M4044 28 16:25 0:52 29 1:22:47 0:52 21 48:11
21 135 DANIEL O'ROURKE SOUTHBOROUGH MA 2:29:10 5/24 M3539 58 17:37 1:17 18 1:21:40 0:30 20 48:08
22 144 PETER R PLOURDE WESTFIELD MA 2:29:21 5/25 M4044 39 16:49 1:18 11 1:19:52 1:05 30 50:18
23 138 CHRISTOPHE AM PEARSON BOXBOROUGH MA 2:29:32 6/11 M2529 1 12:40 1:53 20 1:21:42 1:00 48 52:19
24 118 KEITH MANNING ARLINGTON MA 2:29:46 2/22 M4549 32 16:35 1:27 25 1:22:22 0:56 22 48:28
25 106 DAVID M. LEVESQUE MEREDITH NH 2:30:55 6/24 M3539 50 17:21 1:25 37 1:23:36 0:39 18 47:57
26 2 ROBERT ALBRECHT HOLYOKE MA 2:31:19 3/22 M4549 41 16:54 1:14 19 1:21:40 0:44 34 50:48
27 6 MIKE APFELBAUM WAKEFIELD MA 2:31:25 3/13 M3034 29 16:25 1:13 14 1:20:53 0:45 29 50:11 2:00
28 18 THIERRY CARRIERE WESTFIELD MA 2:31:32 4/13 M3034 6 14:20 0:56 42 1:24:14 0:38 39 51:25
29 153 IAN RUSK SUDBURY MA 2:32:17 6/25 M4044 46 17:09 1:35 28 1:22:40 0:43 28 50:11
30 159 MARC SAUCIER LITTLETON MA 2:32:54 1/11 M5054 20 16:11 1:11 41 1:24:11 0:24 35 50:59
31 195 KENNETH JAMES WILSON PITTSFIELD MA 2:34:26 4/22 M4549 57 17:36 1:33 16 1:21:12 1:12 55 52:55
32 4 STEVE AMARI SOMERVILLE MA 2:35:17 5/22 M4549 75 18:26 0:38 70 1:28:31 0:39 14 47:04
33 130 MADELINE NAGY HATFIELD MA 2:35:23 2/15 F4044 11 15:24 0:44 72 1:28:40 0:49 25 49:47
34 51 NOIEL FONTAINE LONGMEADOW MA 2:35:30 7/25 M4044 12 15:31 0:55 53 1:26:22 0:34 47 52:10
35 69 ROLAND GOODELL FRANKLIN MA 2:35:32 8/25 M4044 59 17:40 1:05 17 1:21:31 0:43 67 54:34
36 207 ANDRE P. BESSETTE WOODSTOCK CT 2:35:45 9/25 M4044 70 18:22 1:19 31 1:23:05 0:53 46 52:07
37 154 JOEL RUSS BOSTON MA 2:35:56 5/13 M3034 82 18:40 1:15 47 1:25:26 0:44 26 49:53
38 56 JUSTIN DANIEL FYFFE E. DUMMERSTON VT 2:36:01 7/11 M2529 87 18:50 1:21 30 1:23:01 1:10 43 51:41
39 177 ERIC ALAN TANNER GILFORD NH 2:36:02 10/25 M4044 145 21:26 0:56 6 1:17:47 0:47 73 55:08
40 152 STEVE ROULIER FEEDING HILLS MA 2:36:04 11/25 M4044 63 17:43 1:32 15 1:21:11 0:48 72 54:52
41 60 RAUL GALVEZ BOSTON MA 2:36:17 6/13 M3034 13 15:34 1:35 63 1:27:44 0:47 31 50:39
42 111 SEAN LONDERGAN SPRINGFIELD VT 2:36:31 12/25 M4044 10 15:24 1:22 60 1:27:11 0:56 42 51:40
43 17 CRAIG CARPENTER SHIRLEY MA 2:37:16 7/24 M3539 54 17:30 1:39 43 1:24:17 0:54 57 52:57
44 178 BILL TERRY SOUTHWICK MA 2:38:35 13/25 M4044 64 17:48 1:18 34 1:23:28 1:13 71 54:50
45 127 KEVIN B. MOLONEY MONSON MA 2:39:06 6/22 M4549 66 17:58 1:34 36 1:23:34 0:40 77 55:22
46 132 DAVID NORMANDEAU HOPKINTON MA 2:39:36 7/22 M4549 47 17:09 1:22 44 1:24:48 1:09 74 55:10
47 77 MICHAEL HEMPSTEAD NORTHAMPTON MA 2:39:40 8/24 M3539 112 19:54 3:16 33 1:23:19 1:10 45 52:02
48 74 DAVID HALUCH LUDLOW MA 2:39:52 14/25 M4044 34 16:38 2:09 59 1:27:05 1:03 58 52:59
49 68 NEAL THOMAS GOMBESKI CAMBRIDGE MA 2:39:54 3/4 M2024 114 19:59 2:08 48 1:25:29 1:02 37 51:18
50 139 NANCY E PECK BELCHERTOWN MA 2:40:12 3/15 F4044 90 19:03 1:18 65 1:28:00 0:44 36 51:09

Always Remember

I found this really wonderful poem on Relayforlife.org from Bobby Cherry. Not really meeting my needs as a poem for my leaders, but still I thought it was worth saving and sharing. See below.

Your presence is a present to the world.
You are unique and one of a kind.
Your life can be what you want it to be.
Take the days just one at a time.
Count your blessings, not your troubles.
You will make it through whatever comes along.
Within you are so many answers.
Understand, have courage, be strong.
Do not put limits on yourself.
So many dreams are waiting to be realized.
Decisions are too important to leave to chance.
Reach for your peak, your goal and your prize.
Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.
The longer one carries a problem the heavier it gets.
Do not take things too seriously.
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
Remember that a little love goes a long way.
Remember that a lot … goes forever.
Remember that friendship is a wise investment.
Life’s treasures are people together.
Realize that it is never too late.
Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
Have hearth and hope and happiness.
Take the time to wish upon a star…

USAT Regional Club Championships in Greenfield MA

AUGUST 5th - I am signed up and when I get back from Dallas RFL Summit I am competing first thing in the morning! Need to swim, but I have been biking 3-4 times per week (3 wk) and running everyday.

CLICK HERE for the Greenfield Triathlon Home Page

Eastman Splash Mash & Dash! RESULTS

It was a great day - good weather, Steve & Schuyler came, dropped me off and went back to get my fuel of choice (Shaklee Performance that I left in the fridge). I felt great in the swim, bike and run... Looks as though my time was very close to last year and placing was around the same too - but I was psyched and happy with my results. : )

4th overall woman
26th overall person out of 170
1st in my age group




5th Annual Eastman Splash, Mash and Dash Sprint Triathlon
To Benefit the Upper Valley Humane Society
June 23, 2007 1/3 Mi. Swim/12 Mi. Bike/5k Run Eastman, Grantham, NH
Timing By: Granite State Race Services racetime@gsrs.com
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Place Div/Tot Div Name Ag S Race# City/state Rank Swim Rank Bike Rank Run Rank Time
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1 1/20 M4044 Tim Downes 44 M 68 Centerville MA 10 8:48 2 34:43 3 20:10 1 1:03:41
2 1/4 M1317 Stephen Wright 16 M 4 Holliston MA 5 8:30 1 34:32 8 21:42 2 1:04:43
3 1/14 M1829 Keith Drake 23 M 10 Norwich VT 26 9:51 7 37:22 1 17:37 3 1:04:50
4 1/1 M4049 Jeff Litchfield 47 M 80 Hopkinton NH 6 8:32 4 36:33 11 22:15 4 1:07:19
5 1/15 M3034 Philip Corbett 31 M 29 Portsmouth NH 1 7:16 12 38:43 7 21:33 5 1:07:32
6 2/15 M3034 Trent Hayden 31 M 30 Nashua MA 13 8:57 6 37:05 13 22:18 6 1:08:18
7 1/12 M4549 Michael Bradford 47 M 79 Bedford NH 14 8:57 8 37:44 15 22:19 7 1:08:59
8 1/10 M3539 David Levesque 38 M 43 Meredith NH 21 9:34 11 38:27 4 21:02 8 1:09:02
9 2/4 M1317 Dylan Grald 17 M 5 Grantham NH 18 9:27 24 41:03 2 19:06 9 1:09:35
10 2/20 M4044 Eric Tanner 44 M 70 Gilford NH 78 11:57 5 36:54 6 21:11 10 1:10:01
11 1/13 M5059 Hank Lange 54 M 108 Brattleboro VT 11 8:51 10 38:04 25 23:37 11 1:10:31
12 3/20 M4044 Peter Rondinone 44 M 71 Goffstown NH 28 9:59 3 36:28 36 24:26 12 1:10:53
13 1/29 F3039 Elizabeth Hall 34 F 144 Merrimack NH 8 8:35 23 40:48 17 22:32 13 1:11:54
14 3/15 M3034 Ted Hall 34 M 36 Merrimack NH 9 8:45 15 39:28 30 23:57 14 1:12:09
15 4/20 M4044 Joe Hensel 41 M 55 Lebanon NH 55 11:17 14 38:53 9 22:06 15 1:12:16
16 2/12 M4549 James Graham 45 M 73 Hooksett NH 15 8:58 19 40:26 23 23:28 16 1:12:51
17 2/14 M1829 Ben Hemani 19 M 6 Ipswich MA 35 10:26 26 41:05 14 22:18 17 1:13:47
18 5/20 M4044 Joe Cerniglia 44 M 69 Springfield VT 24 9:47 22 40:38 27 23:43 18 1:14:08
19 2/29 F3039 Jennifer Swenson 30 F 132 Portsmouth NH 2 8:14 29 41:32 35 24:24 19 1:14:09
20 3/14 M1829 Matt Salter 28 M 17 Essex Junction VT 66 11:42 13 38:47 28 23:47 20 1:14:15
21 4/14 M1829 Paul Cavanaugh 29 M 19 Rye NH 42 10:51 18 40:19 26 23:37 21 1:14:46
22 6/20 M4044 Michael Formichella 42 M 59 Littleton MA 44 10:54 27 41:09 19 22:49 22 1:14:51
23 7/20 M4044 Thomas Gessner 41 M 52 Grantham NH 33 10:20 28 41:30 22 23:21 23 1:15:11
24 1/3 F1317 Stephanie Moroney 16 F 111 Manchester MA 3 8:15 49 44:49 16 22:20 24 1:15:23
25 8/20 M4044 Marc Duquette 41 M 54 Deerfield NH 65 11:40 20 40:34 21 23:16 25 1:15:29
26 1/21 F4049 Nancy Peck 43 F 178 Sunapee NH 45 10:58 31 42:09 18 22:38 26 1:15:45


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TOP TEN FEMALE OVERALL
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Place Div Div Name Age Sex City/state Race# Time
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1 1 F3039 Elizabeth Hall 34 F Merrimack NH 144 1:11:54
2 2 F3039 Jennifer Swenson 30 F Portsmouth NH 132 1:14:09
3 1 F1317 Stephanie Moroney 16 F Manchester MA 111 1:15:23
4 1 F4049 Nancy Peck 43 F Sunapee NH 178 1:15:45
5 1 F2029 Maura Adams 27 F Concord NH 127 1:17:03
6 2 F1317 Sarah Lange 16 F Brattleboro VT 109 1:18:43
7 2 F4049 Kelley Dole 42 F West Lebanon NH 174 1:21:27
8 3 F4049 Jennifer Paul 43 F Weston MA 177 1:21:28
9 3 F3039 Jennifer Marts 34 F Center Sandwich NH 146 1:22:14
10 2 F2029 Kathleen Helder 28 F Rye NH 129 1:22:19

FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 to 49

Place O'All Name Age Sex City/state Race# Time
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1 27 Nancy Peck 43 F Sunapee NH 178 1:15:45
2 46 Kelley Dole 42 F West Lebanon NH 174 1:21:27
3 47 Jennifer Paul 43 F Weston MA 177 1:21:28
4 62 Carla Chandler 42 F Plainfield NH 176 1:24:19
5 70 Bridget Perry-Gore 44 F North Hatley QC 179 1:26:43
6 78 Joann Peterson 46 F . 106 1:28:55
7 79 Kristine Kahr 46 F Madbury NH 183 1:29:35
8 88 Laura Mayer 41 F Bellows Falls VT 171 1:30:42
9 103 Sharon Nall 44 F Contoocook NH 181 1:33:26
10 105 Carol Rittenhouse 47 F Grantham NH 187 1:33:39

2006 Ranking for Northeast! #22

As I was looking to register for the Westchester Tri - (hope to qualify for Alcatraz) - found out it is sold out. BUMMER! So - - I went to USAT to find another race that I could schedule. Also Reach to the Beach is sold out (need to tell Tina and the girls - unless we join a team already in place we won't be doing that one this year either).

God's way of telling me to focus more on certain races, I suppose...

But as I looked I found a Northeast section of USAT that had rankings. So here is the list of girls before me and me at #22 for my age group in the Northeast!! Very cool! FYI - AA is for All American and HM is honorable mention All American. : )

USAT



1 1 AA Cassie McWilliam 40 F40-44 NY 97.9148
2 6 AA Amy RICE 44 F40-44 RI 95.0467
3 17 AA Kerry Simmons 40 F40-44 NY 91.0347
4 18 AA JEANETTE SHELOW-MACDOUGALL 43 F40-44 NY 90.8566
5 19 AA MARIA CIMONETTI 41 F40-44 VT 90.7786
6 36 AA DIANNA INEMAN 42 F40-44 NY 89.8054
7 38 AA ERIN BRENNAN 41 F40-44 ME 89.6518
8 43 AA BODIL ARLANDER 42 F40-44 NY 89.3554
9 45 AA Barbara Sessa 42 F40-44 NY 88.9722
10 49 AA CAROL WILKE 40 F40-44 NY 88.7053
11 63 AA Karen Mackin 41 F40-44 MA 87.6303
12 80 AA Jean Norton 44 F40-44 NY 86.8383
13 85 AA Amy Klein 44 F40-44 NY 86.6538
14 86 AA elizabeth dugan 43 F40-44 NY 86.5919
15 88 AA Kathleen Hayden 41 F40-44 NY 86.5333
16 97 HM ROBYN PASSANDER 43 F40-44 CT 85.9347
17 100 HM ELAINE DEBITETTO 43 F40-44 MA 85.6911
18 109 HM Tristin Mannion 42 F40-44 MA 85.1712
19 121 HM Daria Vander Veer 40 F40-44 CT 84.682
20 123 HM Julie Nocka 44 F40-44 MA 84.6146
21 128 HM LAUREN WARREN 40 F40-44 NY 84.2786
22 138 HM NANCY THOMSON 42 F40-44 MA 83.9573
23 141 HM Nancy Peck 42 F40-44 NH 83.9089

My favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Posting this recipe so never to lose it and be able to find it quickly when in need! Schuyler LOVES Mommy's Chocolate Chip Cookies - "the best cookies in the WHOLE world" and I quote (my son - no bias there). I love to make banana bread, cinamon rolls & chocolate chip cookies & blueberry muffins! YUMMY!!

Found on my favorite recipe link site ---- www.kingarthurflour.com for King Arthur Flour (the best recipes in the WORLD!


Chewy

Well, we're still looking for the ULTIMATE chewy chocolate chip cookie -- but this one is a worthy contender. We feel that, with a bit shorter baking time, these might become even chewier. A normal-thickness (3/8-inch) cookie, these have a smooth surface, and brown evenly. Our taste-testers' comments: "Great combo of crisp edge and chewy center." "Very good, why did the chips spread out so much?" Answer: If you use our bittersweet chips, or other "atypical" baking chips, they may not contain as much lecithin, which is the natural ingredient in "standard" chocolate chips that keeps them from melting at baking temperature.

1 cup (2 sticks, 8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) brown sugar, fairly firmly packed, light or dark
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons (1 ounce) whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/4 cups (9 1/2 ounces) unbleached bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups (12 ounces) chocolate chips

Melt the butter in a microwave, or in a saucepan set over low heat. (Obviously, the butter doesn't have to be at room temperature for this one.) Mix the melted butter with the sugars, and proceed with the recipe as directed in Kiera's Standby cookies, adding the milk to the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Bake the cookies in a preheated 375°F oven for 13 to 15 minutes, till they're an even light brown.Yield: about 18 cookies, 4 to 4 1/4 inches in diameter.

Nutrition information per serving (1 cookie, 70g): 316 cal, 17g fat, 3g protein, 12g complex carbohydrates, 26g sugar, 1g dietary fiber, 53mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 133mg potassium, 112RE vitamin A, 2mg iron, 25mg calcium, 50mg phosphorus, 15mg caffeine.

USAT championships - PHOTOS

After spending 30 minutes blogging my story about this event the computer crashed or something happened and I lost the post - so in the meantime I thought I should share my results and photos and will write again about this great experience.

Enjoy! It was an amazing experience and I am very happy with my results!

First photo: Steve and I before the start
Second photo: Me on my bike while putting it back together making sure it is just right and ready to ride!
Third photo: Running to the finish line in my Team GU trisuit
Fourth photo - with my bike, medal and Curious George next to our Prius rental car (electric car that was awesome to drive!)


Here is a link to my results!
Please note I am editing this at a later date and noting that the story was never re-written after that PC crash.  Boo hoo.  I will probably need to try and remember and post again ---- until then, the photos show a happy story in itself!  :)