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JULY 20, 2000 RUNNING REPORT
GRAEME FELL - TIME TO ENJOY
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These days, you will often see Graeme Fell enjoying himself as he competes in road races. With some time off during the summer from his teaching, Fell even takes the opportunity to travel to some of the big name races in Canada and the US. Recently he competed in the Peachtree Road Race 10K in Atlanta on July 4, and followed up with the Boilermaker 15K in Utica, NY. Though not entirely satisfied with his results, he still enjoyed the high spirits at those events. Participating in road racing was not always a possibility for Graeme. Throughout his running career, his forte was the steeplechase, and at the level he was competing, it did not allow him to enjoy the roads. |
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Fell started running as a young lad in Great Britain, where his initial focus was on the great tradition of cross-country running. He also dabbled in road running now and then. As he got older, he joined a club and started incorporating some track races. Because of his high stature, Fell naturally gravitated towards the steeplechase. Fell admits that his lack of raw speed made him not as competitive in other shorter events. When he was nineteen, he made a breakthrough and he then decided to dedicate his running career to the steeplechase. This decision with his dedication to his sport and the highest level of training brought him to the pinnacle of his sport. Graeme Fell attended college in England, then university in San Diego, CA. In 1984 he moved to Canada on the West Coast. Since he started representing Canada, he has participated in 2 Olympic Games (88 and 92), 5 World Track and Field Championships (85, 87, 91, 93, 95), 3 Commonwealth Games (86, 90, 94) and a myriad of other events. Graeme is filled with fond memories of his years competing as a steeplechaser. His appearance at the 1986 Commonwealth Games was not only marked by a victory, but by a solid preparation phase leading to the Games. These were on the back of his great performance in Koblenz, Germany in 1985 where he set the Canadian Steeplechase record of 8:12. Fell even has fond memories of his training in a group where he cruised through a hard workout of 5x1000m in 2:32 on 3 minutes. When you talk to Graeme, you can sense the experience he has of running at an international level. After being injured for the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, he found himself performing well, but not really being able to prepare himself as well as he would have liked. His regiment as a steeplechaser saw him follow a rigid seasonal training program that included speed workouts from 200m to 1000m, weight training and stretching to prevent injury. Most of his training has been done under the watchful eyes of Doug Clement. These sessions have brought him times of 3:39:3 for 1500m, 7:42 for 3000m, 13:30 for 5,000m and 28:38 for a road 10K. He has even completed a marathon in 2:16 that he found quite easy. He has no plans of going that distance again though. Today, Fell is enjoying the roads and the 200m repeats have been replaced by longer intervals up to a mile. Fell now follows an easier and more flexible training regiment. He needs this as his job as a teacher and school coach leaves him less time to focus on his own training. Nonetheless, he is still able to get himself in racing shape quickly so that he can compete in road races. He aims to get back under 30 minutes for the 10 K and place high in the rankings. Though he often places at the top of the Masters category and is currently ranked #1 in Canada as a Masters in the 10K, Graeme really races in the open category. He is looking forward to running hard and enjoying the roads in the months to come. |
The Avon Running Series returned to Canada on July 9th with a stop in Toronto, the only Canadian city in the series. This women-only race saw competitors from the elite to the recreational participating. The elite racers were led by Lucia Subano from Kenya. She was followed by Tania Jones of Canada who has been racing well on the roads this year. In 3rd place was 1996 Marathon Olympian Danuta Bartoszek.
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Female |
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1. Lucia Subano (KEN) |
34:45 |
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2. Tania Jones |
35:04 |
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3. Danuta Bartoszek |
35:51 |
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Masters |
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1. Sharon Crawford |
39:18 |
The popular BC race was held on June 25. It forms part of the Canada Running Series. The event was won by a Kenyan, but Canada's Steve Boyd continued his strong performances this year by placing second. In the women's race, Veronique Vandermissen, continued her dominance on the roads as she won the event. Masters runner, Nancy Tinari placed 2nd overall in a new Canadian Masters Record of 1:17:04. In the men's Masters, Graeme Fell continued his own dominance by placing 6th overall.
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Female |
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1. Julius Gwako (KEN) |
1:04:46 |
Veronique Vandermissen |
1:15:23 |
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2. Steve Boyd |
1:05:25 |
Nancy Tinari |
1:17:04 |
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3. James Finlayson |
1:07;48 |
Lori Durward |
1:18:49 |
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4. Norman Tinkham |
1:07:56 |
Diane Legare |
1:19:25 |
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5. Oliver Utting |
1:08:07 |
Erin Heffring |
1:20:18 |
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6. Graeme Fell |
1:08:36 |
Joan McGrath |
1:21:31 |
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7. Stephane Gamache |
1:08:46 |
Stephanie Owen |
1:23:25 |
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8. David Mullan |
1:09:56 |
Veronique Perrault |
1:23:27 |
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9. Curtis Desroches |
1:10:20 |
Gillian Wilson-Haffe |
1:26:58 |
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10. Kevin Titus |
1:12:42 |
Leslie Black |
1:27:43 |
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Masters |
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1. Graeme Fell |
1:08:36 |
Nancy Tinari |
1:17:04 |
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2. David Mullan |
1:09:56 |
Diane Legare |
1:19:25 |
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3. Kevin Titus |
1:12:42 |
Leslie Black |
1:27:43 |
The Boilermaker race is one of those wonderful race that attracts elite athletes as well as the masses. This race held on July 9th in Utica, NY is the largest 15 K race in the United States. Every year it attracts close to 10,000 runners. It also brings a slew of top athletes for around the world and especially Kenya. It includes past winner such as the marathon record holder Khalid Kannouchi and Boston winner Catherine Ndereba. This year, Canadian runners fared well on this challenging course. Veronique Vandermissen was 6th overall in a time of 52:45. This earned her $800 for her performance. Another Canadian placed in the top 10 as Diane Legare placed 10th in a time of 55:08. She also ended up 3rd masters. In the men's race, Graeme Fell was the top Canadian as he placed 30th overall and 3rd Masters. He finished in a time of 46:18. A 3rd place in the Masters category was worth $300.
MICHELLE KING IN TENNESSEE
The Crazy 8's 8K race has been called the most competitive 8K race in the world. The race was held on Sunday July 16 in Kingsport, TN. Michelle King of Canada placed 4th in the women's race in a speedy 27:16. He performance earned her a $500 awards plus a $100 time bonus.
RESULTS
June 18 - La
Galipote 10K, Quebec, QC
M1 - Christian Marmen - 31:06; F1 - Isabelle Ledroit - 33:59
June 24 - Mayo Midnight Marathon, Yukon
M1 - Andy Blattman - 3:12:48; F1 - Anne Grant (eng) - 3:47:39
June 24 - Pride
and Remembrance, Toronto
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Female |
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1. Harvey Mitro |
16:46 |
Colleen Hopkins |
18:16 |
June 27 - Peach
Bud 10K, Grimsby, ON
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Male |
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Female |
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1. Joseph Maina (KEN) |
29:27 |
Miriam Wangari (KEN) |
36:06 |
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2. David Kiptarus (Ken) |
30:31 |
Paula Davalan |
36:17 |
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3. Andy Kore |
31:34 |
Lois Medal |
38:19 |
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4. Rory Sneyd |
31:49 |
Margaret Watson |
39:32 |
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5. Zeljko Sabol |
33:05 |
Rhonda Guzda |
39:36 |
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Masters |
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1. Paul Carter |
33:13 |
Lois Medal |
38:19 |
July 1 - Canada Day Races, Ottawa
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Male |
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Female |
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1. John Dudley |
15:24 |
Kelly Knoll |
17:50 |
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2. Taylor Murphy |
15:33 |
Sue Croswell |
17:59 |
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3. Richard Stern |
16:05 |
Lynne Bermel |
18:08 |
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Masters |
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1. Daryl Merrett |
17:03 |
Sue Croswell |
17:59 |
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Male |
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Female |
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1. Stephane Gamache |
32:23 |
Joyce Switzer |
37:38 |
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2. David Ruggles |
33:26 |
Sheila Kealey |
38:24 |
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3. Matt Raizenne |
33:43 |
Angela Plamondon |
39:27 |
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Masters |
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1. Harry Welten |
35:40 |
Joyce Switzer |
37:38 |
July 1 - Limestone
Mile, Kingston, ON
F1. Christine Coulter - 5:14; M1. Dylan Wykes - 4:13
July 2 - Calgary Stampede
Marathon, Calgary
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Female |
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Male |
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1. Maria Zambrano |
3:00:55 |
Kelvin Broad |
2:35:08 |
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2. Zita Mulligan |
3:07:29 |
Don Bambury |
2:37:34 |
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3. Fariyal Samson |
3:07:47 |
Alex Coffin |
2:44:08 |
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Masters |
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1. Zita Mulligan |
3:07:29 |
Vince Cole |
2:47:16 |
July 2 - Wolfe Island Classic,
Wolfe Island, ON
5K - M1. Charles McMullen (US) - 35:12; F1 - Nancy Russell - 46:12
10K - M1 - Dylan Wykes - 15:33; F1 - Ingrid Golemiec - 20:05
July 15 - 1/2
Marathon Milpat, Quebec, QC
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Female |
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Male |
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1. Patricia Puntous |
1:28:02 |
Christian Marmen |
1:09:57 |