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RIF #190 John Kent Leighton

There is a new leader in the Extreme Racer Standings! Here are the November 2013 Extreme Racer Standings:

RIF #190 John Kent Leighton is our new Extreme Racer Leader with 1845.7 points and RIF #159 Diane Bolton is now in 2nd with 1731.05 points. RIF #1 Joshua Holmes rounds out the Top 3 in 3rd with 1655.9 points.

There was no change in the Top 3 of either the Women’s or Men’s Leaderboards. On the Women’s Leaderboard, Diane is in 1st, followed by RIF #218 Carol Goslin in 2nd with 1261.6 points, and RIF #287 Carol Earles in 3rd with 1043.59 points. On the Men’s Leaderboard, John is in 1st followed by Joshua in 2nd and RIF #279 George Southgate in 3rd with 1408.07 points.

Through November, our RIF Club Members have raced 32,972.23 miles! That total is made up of 1315 races, including:

-20 100 Milers
-27 50 Milers
-68 50Ks
-503 Marathons
-157 Half Marathons
-71 10Ks
-244 5Ks
-225 races of non-traditional distances.

77 of our 300 club members have reported races through November. In total, 79 RIF Club members have submitted points and/or monthly miles so far for 2013 (only points count in the standings so only 77 RIF Club members are listed below).

Here are the full standings through November:

Top Ten Overall
1. John Kent Leighton – 1845.7 (RIF #190)
2. Diane Bolton – 1731.05 (RIF #159)
3. Joshua Holmes – 1655.9 (RIF #1)
4. George Southgate – 1408.07 (RIF #279)
5. Carol Goslin – 1261.6 (RIF #218)
6. Denis McCarthy – 1074.4 (RIF #263)
7. Carol Earles – 1043.59 (RIF #287)
8. Kerri Haskins – 987 (RIF #261)
9. Rob Distante – 979.63 (RIF #259)
10. Elaine Bickel Green – 769.1 (RIF #217)

Men’s Leaderboard
1. John Kent Leighton – 1845.7 (RIF #190)
2. Joshua Holmes – 1655.9 (RIF #1)
3. George Southgate – 1408.07 (RIF #279)
4. Denis McCarthy – 1074.4 (RIF #263)
5. Rob Distante – 979.63 (RIF #259)
6. Hideki Kinoshita – 727.4 (RIF #88)
7. Danny Staggs – 705.9 (RIF #186)
8. Jeff Le – 582.16 (RIF #248)
9. Eric Waterman – 408.7 (RIF #289)
10. Houston Wolf – 400.9 (RIF #254)
11. David Wingard – 333.9 (RIF #101)
12. Billy Cannon – 306.8 (RIF #169)
13. Anthony Ohrey – 293.6 (RIF #27)
14. Arland Blanton – 293.41 (RIF #290)
15. Kevin Brandon – 265.7 (RIF #214)
16. Nathan Bass – 250.2 (RIF #174)
17. Nicholas Norfolk – 238.9 (RIF #116)
18. Mark Ogletree – 234.9 (RIF #247)
19. Jeff Liu – 231 (RIF #275)
20. Steven Reagan – 215.9 (RIF #157)
21. Mark Watson – 194 (RIF #173)
22. Dennis Arriaga – 181.3 (RIF #140)
23. Jason Scott – 176.5 (RIF #265)
24. Rodrigo Jiménez – 158.32 (RIF #203)
25. Josh Liggett – 142.5 (RIF #147)
26. Robin Robbins – 139.6 (RIF #33)
27. James Krenis – 126.8 (RIF #67)
28. Kevin Ronayne – 108.4 (RIF #11)
29. Bill Baker – 106 (RIF #196)
30. Nikiah Nudell – 94.8 (RIF #234)
31. Charles Carmen – 89.63 (RIF #255)
32. Stephen Griffin – 89.6 (RIF #48)
33. Rick Thiounn – 79.5 (RIF #111)
34. Neil Dryland – 57.2 (RIF #252)
35. Naresh Kumar – 50 (RIF #2)
36. Stewart Crouch – 29.3 (RIF #89)
37. Brian Wooldridge – 26.2 (RIF #141)
38. Chris Haynes – 26.2 (RIF #223)
39. Brennan Thompson – 25.5 (RIF #274)
40. Daniel Escue – 22.4 (RIF #187)
41. Austin Coates – 22.4 (RIF #241)
42. Al Edwards – 13.1 (RIF #291)

Women’s Leaderboard
1. Diane Bolton – 1731.05 (RIF #159)
2. Carol Goslin – 1261.6 (RIF #218)
3. Carol Earles – 1043.59 (RIF #287)
4. Kerri Haskins – 987 (RIF #261)
5. Elaine Bickel Green – 769.1 (RIF #217)
6. Heather Zeigler – 763.9 (RIF #246)
7. Laura Raeder – 565.9 (RIF #20)
8. Christy Scott – 483 (RIF #231)
9. Robin Mancinelli – 480.8 (RIF #134)
10. Suzanne Spiceland – 468.2 (RIF #280)
11. Michelle Walker – 422.3 (RIF #124)
12. Katrina Mumaw – 399.5 (RIF #268)
13. Donna England – 370.5 (RIF #277)
14. Alicia Eno – 329.7 (RIF #126)
15. Amanda Staggs – 327.2 (RIF #210)
16. Lisa Gonzales – 319.26 (RIF #5)
17. Sandy Staggs – 274 (RIF #220)
18. Michelle Mitchell – 262.6 (RIF #133)
19. Heather Shoemaker – 261.8 (RIF #44)
20. Beth Hosick – 251.37 (RIF #219)
21. Marj Mitchell – 237.9 (RIF #4)
22. Shannon Burke – 236.8 (RIF #171)
23. Christy Bowers – 204.82 (RIF #60)
24. Michelle Lenahan – 192.08 (RIF #283)
25. Donna Pittman – 188.9 (RIF #181)
26. Jennifer Wood – 183.4 (RIF #243)
27. Melanie Casey – 144 (RIF #202)
28. Jennifer Whitley – 82 (RIF #160)
29. Natalie Torres – 81.7 (RIF #72)
30. Leigh Marsh – 61.7 (RIF #192)
31. Jill Hassen – 57.2 (RIF #242)
32. Marlene Deem – 52.4 (RIF #189)
33. Debra Jacildo – 28.3 (RIF #98)
34. Trisha Leonard – 26.2 (RIF #144)
35. Martine Kincade – 26.2 (RIF #260)

What a year we’ve had so far! I’m sure December was just as strong and just as amazing. Check back next month to see how the 2013 Extreme Racer finishes. Will John keep the lead? Will Diane take it back? Will Joshua be the dark horse in all this? Check back to see!

Now for some RIF Club business…

This month’s random drawing winner is RIF #134 Robin Mancinelli! We will be sending her a Gone For A Run sign and we are sure it will get a lot of use!

Don’t forget to submit your points/monthly miles next month for a chance to win! Anyone who submits races or miles or even to say they didn’t race/run because life got in the way is eligible for the drawing. We just want to hear what everyone is up to and it’s fun to see the race miles add up. 

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[Extreme Racer points are rewarded per each racing mile completed. Example: marathon = 26.2 points, half marathon 13.1 points, etc.]

[photo from Lisa Gonzales]

This is the finisher’s medal for the Vermont 100 Endurance Run that was held on July 20-21, 2013 in Windsor, Vermont.

Interesting choice for the 25th Anniversary. Not a buckle but it does double as a bottle opener!

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[Medal photo submitted by RIF #134 Robin Mancinelli. Follow her on Twitter @robinmrr2]

This is the finisher’s medal for the NJ Ultra Festival 50K that was held on March 23-24, 2013 in Augusta, New Jersey.

The photo also includes the jacket the runners received. Very nice!

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[Medal photo submitted by RIF #134 Robin Mancinelli. Follow her on Twitter @robinmrr2]

This is the medal for the 50th Annual JFK 50 Mile that was held on November 17, 2012 in Boonsboro, Maryland.

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[Medal photo submitted by RIF #134 Robin Mancinelli. Follow her on Twitter @robinmrr2]

Here is the finisher’s medal from the Delaware & Lehigh Heritage Marathon that took place on November 4, 2012 in Northampton, Pennsylvania.

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[Medal photo submitted by RIF #134 Robin Mancinelli. Follow her on Twitter @robinmrr2]

This is the medal for the Steamtown Marathon that was held on October 7, 2012 in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Beautiful medal! I hear it’s a revamped model this year. Oh, and the train tracks continue on the ribbon as well.

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[Medal photo submitted by RIF #134 Robin Mancinelli.  Follow her on Twitter @robinm1022]

Here is the finisher’s medal fromt he Rail-Trail Council of NEPA Half Marathon that took place on September 9, 2012 in Forest City, Pennsylvania.

The medal is hanging from a coffee mug that was given to Run It Fast member (RIF #134) Robin Mancinelli for winning her age group. Congrats!

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[medal photo submitted by RIF #134 Robin Mancinelli. Follow the race on Twitter @robinm1022]

Joshua Holmes  (RIF #1) has taken the lead in the Extreme Racer Standings with 889 points thanks to his epic 314 mile run at Vol State 500K in July!  Hideki Kinoshita (RIF #88) is in second place with 813.2 points.

In third place overall is Emily Conley (RIF #24) who is leading the women with 426.4 points.  She is followed on the women’s board by Diane Bolton (RIF #159) with 377.8 points and Laura Raeder (RIF #20) with 340.8 points. David Wingard (RIF #101) is in third place on the men’s board with 365.4 points.

Each runner is awarded 1 point for each race mile. (More details HERE)

Top Ten Overall
1.   Joshua Holmes – 889  (RIF #1)
2.   Hideki Kinoshita – 813.2  (RIF #88)
3.   Emily Conley – 426.4  (RIF #24)
4.   Diane Bolton – 377.8  (RIF #159)
5.   David Wingard – 365.4  (RIF #101)
6.   Laura Raeder – 340.8  (RIF #20)
7.   Scott Stader – 304.6  (RIF #40)
8.   Heather Shoemaker – 303  (RIF #44)
9.   Robin Mancinelli – 298.3  (RIF #134)
10.   Rick Jarvis – 296.8  (RIF #18)
 
Men’s Leader Board
1.   Joshua Holmes – 889  (RIF #1)
2.   Hideki Kinoshita – 813.2  (RIF #88)
3.   David Wingard – 365.4  (RIF #101)
4.   Scott Stader – 304.6  (RIF #40)
5.   Rick Jarvis – 296.8  (RIF #18)
6.   Alvin Lee – 250.6  (RIF #30)
7.   Jason Howard – 242.7  (RIF #150)
8.   David Donald – 203.96  (RIF #54)
9.   Wade Anderson – 170.6  (RIF #22)
10.   Jonathan Bobbitt – 154.4  (RIF #3)
11.   Kevin Leathers – 143  (RIF #12)
12.   Trent Rosenbloom – 141.6  (RIF #57)
13.   Nicholas Norfolk – 139.01  (RIF #116)
14.   Rick Thiounn – 125.4  (RIF #111)
15.   Perry Ligon – 123.3  (RIF #146)
16.   Dennis Arriaga – 86.56  (RIF #140)
17.   Mark Sikkila – 84.1  (RIF #108)
18.   Naresh Kumar – 83.4  (RIF #2)
19.   John Hudson – 79.6  (RIF #63)
20.   Brian Wooldridge – 74.8  (RIF #141)
21.   Robin Robbins – 71.9  (RIF #33)
22.   Victor Fleitas – 71.12  (RIF #21)
23.   Scott Lochridge – 65.5  (RIF #32)
24.   Stewart Crouch – 64.8  (RIF #89)
25.   JD Leman – 39.3  (RIF #139)
26.   Steven Reagan – 31  (RIF #157)
27.   Nathan Bass – 29.5  (RIF #174)
28.   Scott Gorski – 25.5  (RIF #107)
29.   Mark Watson – 24.9  (RIF #173)
30.   Kevin Ronayne – 19.3  (RIF #11)
31.   Chris Nelson – 19.3  (RIF #135)
32.   Patrick Johnson – 10  (RIF #87)
33.   Josh Liggett – 9.32  (RIF #147)
 
Women’s Leader Board
1.   Emily Conley – 426.4  (RIF #24)
2.   Diane Bolton – 377.8  (RIF #159)
3.   Laura Raeder – 340.8  (RIF #20)
4.   Heather Shoemaker – 303  (RIF #44)
5.   Robin Mancinelli – 298.3  (RIF #134)
6.   Nadia Ruiz Gonzales – 267.1  (RIF #69)
7.   Mikki Trujillo – 250  (RIF #13)
8.   Lisa Gonzales – 233.5  (RIF #5)
9.   Michelle Mitchell – 230.4  (RIF #133)
10.   Jennifer Whitley – 184.9  (RIF #160)
11.   Alicia Eno – 173.4  (RIF #126)
12.   Daniela Obregon – 107.7  (RIF #49)
13.   Nicole Knutson – 104.8  (RIF #47)
14.   Donna Pittman – 102.7  (RIF #181)
15.   Amber Goetz-Bouchard – 64.55  (RIF #15)
16.   Christy Bowers – 57.2  (RIF #60)
17.   Marj Mitchell – 48.8  (RIF #4)
18.   Lisa Edwards – 44.9  (RIF #122)
19.   Natalie Torres – 42.4  (RIF #72)
20.   Meredith Yox – 24.7  (RIF #128)
21.   Debra Jacildo – 17.39  (RIF #98)

Thanks to everyone who submitted their points so far! It’s exciting to see how much everyone is running!

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RIF #134 Robin at the Vermont 100 with RD Julia Hutchinson

This week’s RIF Club Member profile is Robin Manicinelli #134. Reading Robin’s answers reminded me that you don’t always have to play by the “rules”. What rules did she break? Read her profile to find out!

Meet Robin:

INFO
Name: Robin Mancinelli
RIF #: 134
Twitter: @Robinmrr2
Facebook: Robin Balint Mancinelli

STATS
Years Running: Not quite 5
Favorite Race Distance: 100 miles, I’ve only done one, but it was a blast!
Favorite PR: Hmmm, probably 24:31:54, for the Vermont 100.
Favorite Race: Expedition Everest, my sons ran it with me.

Favorite Bling: NJ Trail Series always has cool bling!  And extras! (Thanks to Rick and Jen)
Next Race: Right now, registered for the Steamtown Marathon, then JFK 50.  But I’m hoping to get at least one more in before Steamtown.  I have a few on the radar.
What Makes You FEEL Fast?: I don’t think I EVER feel fast.  But the great RIF shirt forces me to try harder! 😀

FUN RUNNING QUESTIONS

Who inspires your running and why?  It is not so much “who” inspires my running, as it is “what” inspires my running.  I run: when I am happy, when I have a problem I need solved, when I had a bad day at work, when I have the time, when I don’t have the time, when it’s the first snowfall of the year, when it’s raining, when it’s a beautiful autumn morning and the leaves are changing, when my training schedule dictates I run, when I have a friend to run with, or when I just want to run and smile.

Which of your running routes makes you the happiest and why?  I LOVE running trails!  I was a hardcore road runner, then a friend of mine was talking about off road running.  Since I started, it has become something I really look forward to.  People say I run with a smile on my face, the atmosphere is laid back, the trees, streams and wildlife tend to do that.  It also explains the bugs in my teeth!

What is your favorite go-to pre-race meal?  Pre-race meal is a banana, Special K chocolatey delight (dry, no milk) and a Gatorade-AM Tropical Mango. No substitutes.

Why do you race?  I race to test myself.  I was running a few months, registered for my first marathon and someone told me that I should run it just to finish.  This person was an experienced runner, and someone I admire, but I took that as a challenge!  I ran that marathon AND qualified for Boston, after taking up running within the year!  I immediately crossed the finish line, grabbed a phone, and called them to say, “Look at the clock!!!!!  I Boston qualified!”, ( as a side note, this person has still not BQ!)  I also love meeting other runners, especially at ultras.  I have made some great friends by racing.  My dream races: Western States and Badwater.  I better RIF, I’m not getting any younger!

Big races or small races? And why?  Oh, that’s hard.  The big races, like Disney or Boston, for example, have the excitement, the bands, entertainment, crowds and such.  It’s a good thing once in a while.  But I think I prefer the smaller races.  It seems the other runners are friendlier and the atmosphere is relaxed.  It’s when the RD knows your name and is not afraid to use it!

Robin at NYC Marathon and the Princess Half

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People tell you there are “rules” to running. You shouldn’t try new food or gear on race day. You shouldn’t go out too fast in a race. You shouldn’t “race” your first marathon/ultra/etc. But some rules are made to be broken! I love that Robin qualified for Boston in her FIRST marathon and then ran 24 hours and change at her FIRST 100 miler. She is not letting anyone put limits on what she can do and that is really inspiring. Rules are there to help us when we start out, that’s true. But I think the great thing about running is that it really is an individual sport. What works for one person may not work for another. And NO ONE knows what you can do better than YOU. The most important thing I’ve learned is to trust myself and my body. Robin obviously knows that too. I bet that’s another reason she smiles so much. 🙂

Thank you for letting us get to know you, Robin. Good luck with your races this year! Run It Fast!

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[All photos submitted by Robin Mancinelli]