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Cupid Made Me Do It! Results

February 13, 2017May 21, 2018 The First Mile

The fifth annual Cupid Made Me Do It 2 Mile Urban Challenge took place on Saturday, February 11^th, in downtown Willimantic. This year, runners dealt with snow, ice, cold temps and windy conditions; in other words the usual. The course, modified to avoid icy bridges, ran the length of Main St on two loops.

Runners lined up on Riverside Dr at 10:00 and were welcomed to town by the reigning Willimantic Cupid and good will ambassador David Wollmer. He then started the race and they took off headed west. They included about forty members of the Run 169 Society and about fifteen young runners from the Rectory School in Pomfret.

The first two runners to cross the finish line neck and neck were Paul Baldini from North Haven in 12:30 and Willimantic Fire Chief Marc Scrivener one second behind. Coming in third was David Radcliffe from Meriden in 12:37. The first female finisher was Amanda White from Windsor Locks in 14:34. Amanda also won the raffle for a complimentary Tattoo from race sponsor Thread City Ink. The second place female runner was Kate McHugh from West Hartford followed by Lori Riley from Mansfield.

After the race, runners and spectators went to the Baptist Church for awards, refreshments, and, of course, chocolate. A check for $1400 was presented to charity partner Windham Area Interfaith Ministry. Most then stayed in town for the Romantic Willimantic Chocolate Festival.

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Santa Made Me Do It Results

December 5, 2016December 5, 2016 The First Mile

The final race on the 2016 First Mile calendar took place on December 3^rd in Bethlehem, CT. The 3^rd running of the Santa Made Me Do It brought 170 runners and walkers, many in holiday costumes, to the Bethlehem Town Green.

The day’s events started with a Kid’s Fun Run, all winners. Then at 10:00, runners and walkers lined up and started their run through historic Bethlehem.

After completing the rolling course through the rural countryside, runners finished at the Town Green. The overall winners were Rob Polansky of Meriden in 19:39 and Natalia Carvalho from Naugatuck in 21:50. The 2^nd and 3^rd place male winners were Jack Paulin from and John Minervino and the 2^nd and 3^rd place females were Donna Poliquin and Elizabeth Wright.

After the race, many participants stayed for the 36st Annual Christmastown Festival. Go here for complete race results and here for race photos.

Turkey Can Can Results

November 21, 2016November 21, 2016 The First Mile

The 4^th Annual Turkey Can Can presented by Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm took place on Saturday, November 19^th, in Sterling, CT. Under summertime conditions, 82 runners experienced a little bit of everything before crossing the finish line. The course started with two laps around a cinder track, followed by a short run down Rte 14 and then 1/10 of a mile on the Moosup Valley Rail Trail. Runners then attacked a mile long hill on town roads, followed by a lengthy downhill and then finished the final 1/10 over grass; something for everyone.

The first to cross the finish line was Turkey Can Can veteran Cindy Ouilette in a speedy 21:15. The second and third place females were Karen Houle and Jocelyn Richards, 7^th and 8^th overall. The first male finisher was William Liebler in 21:57, who was 2^nd overall and one of four members of the Liebler family to run. The 2^nd and 3^rd place men were Craig Beers and Steve Finton.

As usual, the beneficiary was the Project PIN Sterling/Plainfield Food Pantry. At a time when the need has never been greater, in addition to cash, the runners donated a truck full of food. The 2017 event will be held on November 18^th.

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Devil Made Me Do It Results

October 31, 2016October 31, 2016 The First Mile

The 5^th Annual Devil Made Me Do It 6.66 Mile Road Race took place in Glastonbury on Sunday, October 30th.

Runners assembled at the Smith Middle School and ran throughout the adjacent Addison neighborhood before completing the final 2 miles on the Bell St Multi-Use Trail. The first finisher was Scott Hart in 42:52, followed by Brian Kugal in 44:20 and Johnathon Feldman in 44:23. The first female to cross the finish line was Brooke Lopedota, 7th overall, in 49:47. Brooke was followed by Liz Garrett in 51:38 and Rachel Joyce in 52:23. Many runners elected to take on the Not-So-Devilish 3.33 Miler. The winner of that race was Casey Liebler in 21:39, followed by Peter Armon in 22:12 and Russell Saucierin 28:30. The first female finisher and 3^rd overall was Elizabeth Mashiak in 23:30, followed by Tristin Dadpsis, 4th overall, in 28:20, and Heidi Pope, 6^th overall in 28:58.

All runners received Devil Horns and a “I Beat The Devil” finisher medal. Before the race started, plaques were awarded in three costume categories. Kurt Lang from Glastonbury won “The Most Devilish”. The Pumpkin Smugglers; Alicia and Sebastian Curria and their little pumpkin, won the “Best Group”. And the 169 Society won “The Most Spirited”. This year’s event benefited the animal rescue organization Kenway’s Cause, whose many volunteers help make the event a success.

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And mark October 29th, 2017 for next year’s Devilish fun.

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Loredana Nesci Memorial Results

October 25, 2016October 25, 2016 The First Mile

About 100 runners and as many walkers showed up at Meriden’s Hubbard Park on Sunday morning, October 23rd, for the 2nd Loredana Nesci Memorial 5K. Participants enjoyed the beautiful run around the reservoir with foliage peaking and temperatures in the 50’s. They also knew why they were there, to remember Loredana who last year was a victim of domestic homicide. This event was held in her honor, as well as all victims of domestic violence. Chrysallis, a domestic violence services provider, was the beneficiary.

The course was largely uphill for the first half, and then downhill to the finish. In first place was local Meriden runner Derrek Destefano in 17:44, followed by Ismail Orabi from Wallingford and Patrick Rosen from Plantsville. On the women’s side, it was Plantsville’s Gina Levesque finishing first in 23:42, followed by Keyleigh Townsend from Meriden and Mary Bernier from Hamden. About a dozen members of the Nesci family participated. Several media covered the event, including CBS Chanel 3 and NBC Channel 30. An article from the Meriden Record Journal can be found here.

Complete results can be found here

Stamford Stand Up Results

October 23, 2016October 25, 2016 The First Mile

The 3rd Annual Stamford Stand Up For Youth took place on Saturday October 22nd. In spite of

the cold rainy conditions, a spirited group of runners and walkers assembled at the starting line

for the 11:00 race.

After running along the Stamford shore and boardwalk, and through Kosciuszko Park, the first to cross the finish line was Keith Coburn from Waterford. He was followed by Tony Hebon from Bridgeport and Alexander Lopez from Stamford.

The top three women were Lynette Martinez from Stamford, Aleasha Coburn from Waterford, and Kathryn Dana from Norwalk. After the last walker crossed the finish line, everyone went to Pinot’s Palette for awards, post-race food, and to rehash the race.

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Strides for Scholars Results

October 16, 2016October 17, 2016 The First Mile

Bigelow Hollow State Park in Union is a beautiful place to visit in the Fall when the leaves are turning. Its even nicer when you are there to run a 5K trail race. 100+ runners and walkers did just that on Sunday, October 16 th , for the 3 rd annual Strides For Scholars. This event, the only timed race in the Town of Union, is held to benefit the Union School Scholarship Foundation.

The first runner to emerge from the woods and cross the finish line was Brett Stoeffler from Tolland in 18:36. He was followed by Ken Clark from Somers and James Pierce from Woodstock. Natalia Carralho from Naugatuck was the first female finisher in 23:38, followed by Elizabeth Wright from Newington and Salena Chatman from Middletown. The Liebler family from Southington was well represented as 8-year-old Jacqueline and 10-year- old Billy won their age groups, and 41-year-old dad William finished 2nd in his. All age group award winners received “Diplomas”.

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Hartland Harvest Run Results

October 15, 2016October 15, 2016 The First Mile

There is a reason that October is the most popular month for road races. Not only are the temperatures in the perfect range for running, but the foliage is spectacular. Such was the case on Saturday Oct 15 in East Hartland for the third running of the Hartland Harvest Run. Over 100 runners came out to enjoy the scenic country course.

Once again hosted by the Bethany Lutheran Bretheran Church, this year’s event benefitted Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a fund that assists Hartland families in need. Several area businesses joined the cause through sponsorship, including Windsor Federal Savings Bank, Anytime Fitness, McKenna Orthodontics, Northwest Community Bank, and Back in Touch Fitness, who also offered free post-race massages to the runners. Lox Stock and Bagels donated bagels.

Jonathon Cahill from Canton was first to cross the finish line in 17:57, followed by Jake Koteen of Granby and Jeffery Schumaker from Colebrook. The first woman to finish was Christina Bay-Smith from Windsor in 23:29, followed by Anna Starodaj from New Britain and Cheyanne Schumaker from Colebrook. Jeffery and Cheyanne were two of six members of the Schumaker family (including Tyler, Jesse, Josh, and Aiden) ranging in age from 9 to 17 who finished in the top 25.