Catalyst Challenge 2009 Wrapup

On October 17th we had the inaugural running of the Catalyst Challenge 5k & 10k.

We have great weather and the fall colors of Cook and Tualatin parks added a nice touch to the event.

The race numbers:

• 155 registered runners
• 81 people finished the 5k
• 63 people finished the 10k
• Many first time racers came out to try the event
• We had the Rustvold family out running barefoot and pulling strollers and rickshaws.
• Amazing weather and great course
• More door prizes than should be allowed
• Approximately $4,000 was raised for the Catalyst Parnerships

The 10k results can be found here. The 5k results can be found here. The race day pictures from Evan Pilchik Photography are here.

Our sponsors, Club Sport Oregon, Cornerstone Chiropractic, Road Runner Sports, Clif Bar, Strands, Bear Naked Granola, Sledge Athletic Solutions, Gigi Fit, GNC, Print Sync Inc., Jamba Juice, Al's Garden Centers, Tualatin Haggen Food and Pharmacy, The Gardener's Choice and Banana Blossom Press were amazing and really helped us to put on a first class event.

We would also like to thank the Mary Woodward Ambassadors for coming our and helping to work the aid stations and direct the runners and walkers out on the course.

We look forward to seeing you for the next Catalyst Challenge in the Fall of 2010!

2009 Jog-a-Thon

Both Cole and Leah participated in their schools annual Jog-A-Thon on Friday October 2nd. Trisha and I volunteered and I got to still run with both kids. Cole hesitated when I asked if he wanted me to run with him...he is starting to worry about the cool factor ;-)

Cole and Leah did amazing with Cole running 24 laps (@ 3 miles) and Leah completing 27 laps. Cole had some gut cramps that slowed him down (too much water) but was good at keeping on moving even if he had a grimace on his face ;-)

The rain held off to just as the last group of kids finished their running and we finished taking down the temporary track field. Nice!

Pace of Courage Wrap Up

Back on August 15th we had the inaugural running of the Pace of Courage 5k & 1ok.


Be all measures the event was a huge success:

• 421 registered runners
• 237 people finished the 5k
• 125 people finished the 10k
• Many first time racers came out to try the event
• The 10k event was won by a family: dad running, 2 kids in the stroller!
• Amazing weather and great course
• Have you seen a better food spread after a race?
  
• Over $12,500 was raised for the Alec Martinez Medical Fund, CERN and Caring Bridge
• Everyone was inspired by Alec's life and legacy

The 10k results can be found here. The 5k results can be found here. The race day pictures from Evan Pilchik Photography are here.

Our sponsors, Graystone Partners, Cornerstone Chiropractic, Market of Choice, Clif Bar, Great Harvest, Road Runner Sports, Sheridan Fruit Company, Bear Naked Granola, Sledge Athletic Solutions, Gigi Fit, FruitaBu, Food Should Taste Good, POM Wonderful, AMR, Snap Fitness, Jamba Juice, Stevens Printing and Banana Blossom Press were amazing and really helped us to put on a first class event.

We look forward to seeing you for the next Pace of Courage in August 2010!