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TCRS Results for May

This month's TCRS results from Bear Valley are here.

Marin Memorial Day Races - Run & Give

Run the 35th Annual Marin Memorial Day Races! On Monday, May 28, 2012, put your training to the test and run one of the fastest 10K courses in the Bay Area: the Marin 10K, a flat, certified loop that kicks into high gear for a dramatic finish in the College of Marin Stadium. Or challenge yourself to a walk, run, or racewalk in the Don Ritchie 5K. And don't forget the very popular and fun Youth Track Races for kids 12 and under! Get all the info at marinraces.com

And now a message from MMDR Publicist George Frazier:

As previously noted in the Tamalpa Gazette, all hell is likely to break loose during the running of the Marin Memorial Day Races, which—for those of you who are logic-impaired—will be held in Marin (Kentfield) on Memorial Day (May 28). Despite potential race mismanagement by RD Ripp, valuable swag, cool prizes, and sage advice will be available to those who open their hearts (and their wallets) for a couple of great causes.

Those causes are...

The MMDR’s Don Ritchie 5K raises money in Don’s name for pancreatic cancer research at UCSF. Don—a great Dipsea runner, a beloved teacher and principal at Marin Catholic, and an all-around wonderful man—lost his battle with pancreatic cancer three years ago. The MMDR has helped raise more than $17,000 for this vital research in the past two years. Donations in Don’s name can be made athttp://www.active.com/donate/mmdr2012

Lori Cohen—caring mom, devoted wife, tenacious runner, and popular Tamalpan—continues to courageously deal with ALS. Funds donated in Lori’s name will be used to fund quality-of-life care not covered by traditional insurance. Donations for Lori can be made at http://www.active.com/donate/mmdr2012lori. (Also be sure to check out the very cool clothing benefit for Lori - www.facebook.com/LCbenefit)

Now for the swag!

Anyone donating $25 or more to either fund will be entered in a drawing for lunch for two at the hot new Napa Valley restaurant Alex Italian Restaurant in Rutherford. The executive chef is Don’s nephew Nick Ritchie. Nick was recently featured in Food and Wine Magazine:http://www.alexitalianrestaurant.com/HOME.html

Any Tamalpan donating $50 or more to either fund (or in combination) will receive an MMDR shopping bag crafted by Lillie O’Reilly. These bags are both beautiful and functional. The Lillie Bags will be distributed on race day.

And finally, any Tamalpan donating $100 to either fund (or in combination) will receive an invitation to a private lecture by Dipsea Boy, “How Run Well on Race Day in the Dipsea.”

These are two very good causes! It’s time to tap leather!

For complete information on the MMDR:http://www.marinraces.com/

TCRS Results for April

Results from Lucas Valley are here.

Dipsea Training

BMac shows us how to cross the creek without getting wet.

April TCRS

The April TCRS returns Tamalpans to the hilly fireroads above Lucas Valley, Terra Linda, and Sleepy Hollow. The course includes lots of ups and downs, and plenty of dirt. When we finish we will enjoy a breakfast at the Lucas Valley Community Center, and the presentation of the Tamalpa outstanding runner awards by our Racing Coordinator, Frank Ruona. Bring your trail shoes and your appetite.

Driving Directions: Exit 101 at Lucas Valley Road. Proceed west 1.1 miles. Turn right on Mt. Shasta. Proceed two blocks to Idylberry Road. The Community Center is on the corner at 1201 Idylberry. Sign up at the Center; the run will start about 500 yards from there.

TCRS Results for March

Results from Blackie's Pasture are here.

TCRS Results for February 2012

Results for the Hamilton Levee race are here.

Couples Relay Results for February 2012

Everybody who ran won a prize (or several), including the famous, scrumptious brownies. Results from this year, and a few prior years for those taking pleasure in comparative analytics:

2012
2011
2010
2009

Older results may be found under the Race Menu, Archived Results.

TCRS Results for January 2012

Results from the first TCRS race of 2012 are here.

Headlands 50K Registration Opens February 1st

Marin County's most famous trails - Coastal, Miwok, Steep Ravine and the Dipsea - provide the spectacular setting for this classic, single-loop race. The race will surely sell out again in 2012. Register early to ensure your spot!

It's a New Year Pot-Luck BBQ

Tamalpa Racing's "It's a New Year" Pot-Luck BBQ - Sunday, January 29, 2PM till the beer's gone. News flash: Arrive at noon if you're interested in a pre-party trail run; we will have a couple of group options by pace and/or distance. This is a social event open to everyone interested in racing for Tamalpa in PAUSATF races: roads, cross country, and ultra. Feel free to bring a friend who would like to check us out. Hosted by the club and Mimi Willard, who will provide burgers and beer. Contributions please: salad, pasta, sides, and drinks - plus help tending the grill and cleaning up. 50 Ridgecrest, Kentfield. RSVP speedymimi@gmail.com so we know roughly how many people to plan for. Please also let Mimi know if you are willing to lead a pre-party run.

2011 Year in Video

Once again, Tim Amyx has put together an incredible video to recap 2011. Here's the short version. Contact Tim to order the extended 20 minute version!

2012 TCRS Schedule

Thanks to Mike Holland, we have a TCRS Schedule for 2012 here. Some details remain to be worked out, but Mike says that all races will be on dirt (except the November 5k).

2012 New Year's Run

The New Year's day run from Fairfax almost seems to be on auto-pilot. But thanks to overall direction from Gayle and Jack Burns, many Tamalpa members opened 2012 with their first run (or walk) of the year on the flanks of Mount Tamalpais. Click the above image for the super-sized picture

2011 Christmas Relay Results

Team and individual times from the 2011 Christmas Relays are below, as well as results from prior years. Are you getting better at this?

Times from 2011
Times from 2010
Times from 2009
Times from 2008

USATF Cross Country Club Championships

The ladies (and Frank) enjoying a post-race photo op. Results from Cross Country Nationals may be found here.

Kennedy and Pilcher Win 2011 Masters LDR Awards

USATF Press Release. Masters Long Distance Running Committee gives Awards to two of our favorite athletes. Scroll down to the last entry in the meeting notes to find Christine and Brian.