The rest of February...and some March

Kingman Farm Moonlight 5K Snowshoe Race

Madbury, NH, February 21, 2009

This race was the reason for date change for the Willimantic Brewpub trip, as the race goes off at 6:00pm.

Bob managed to finsh 5th of 107 finishers after running with the leader until 2.5k only to be taken out by a dog...

Scott's Blog covers this race in more detail!

Photo by Scott Mason

Hyannis Marathon/Half Marathon/10K

Hyannis, MA, February 22, 2009

278th Jodi Hall 4:28:57

297th Esme Devault 4:33:58

There were 378 finishers.

See Ted Tyler's Photos

Quonset Point Ten Mile Road Race
North Kingstown, RI, March 1, 2009

37th Vicky Jasparro 1:12:38

There were 130 finishers

See the NRA's Photos

The Old Fashioned 10 Miler

6 Turtles made the trip to Foxboro on February 15th for the Old Fashioned 10 Miler. The race ended up being a

clash between Larry Walker and Jake Schieffelin. On this day Larry came out on top with a 10 second victory, but I have heard rumors of a rematch!

7th - Bob Jackman - 57:19

10th - Dave Principe - 58:40

37th - Jackie Jackman - 1:05:38 (3rd Overall Woman)
54th - Larry Walker - 1:09:51

55th - Jake Schieffelin - 1:10:01

60th - Vicky Jasparro - 1:11:04 (7th Overall Woman)

Photos: Larry and Jake on the final stretch!

Photos by Ted Tyler

Sidehiller 4 Mile Snowshoe Race - USSSA Qualifier

February 7, 2009 Scott Mason and Bob Jackman headed north to the Sidehiller 4 Mile Snowshoe race. The race was held in Sandwich, MA which is the large chair and table capital of the world. (See Scott's Blog HERE)

The race was dominated by CMS who took 6 out of the top 7 spots. Bob finished 4th to break up the top 7 sweep.

Scott finished. Celebrations were had at Milly's Tavern in Manchester, NH.

Photo by Kristin Wainwright, see more HERE

Super 5k - February 1, 2009

We had 3 Turtles at the Super 5k on February 1st. The race is held in Narragansett Rhode Island and put on by the NRA to support their Summer Youth Track Series

It was a sunny, relatively warm day...but pretty windy down by the water.

Turtle Results...

6th - Martin Tighe - 17:22

12th - Dave Schaad - 18:32

29th - Bob Corsi - 19:37

1/24-1/25-09 Results

Feel Good Farm 7.2k Snowshoe Race
Lyndeborough, NH, January 24, 2009

Scott Mason, Bob Jackman, and new Turtle Ben Keefe headed up to the Feel Good Farm on Saturday morning with Jackie Jackman as a spectator (1 of 3 at the race) This would be the 2nd snowshoe race for Scott and Ben and # 1.75 for Bob after going off course at the Pooh Hill 8k 2 weeks ago.

The race ended up being a pretty low-key event with 12 finishers in the 7.2k and 2 in the 3.6k.

Turtle results...

2nd-Bob Jackman 34:57 (7:46 pace)

5th-Ben Keefe 39:09 (8:42 pace)

8th-Scott Mason 47:55 (10:39 pace)

Check out the rest Steve Wolfe's photos HERE!!

On Sunday Martin Tighe headed up to Derry, New Hampshire for the "moderately challenging" Boston Prep 16 Miler...Scott Mason made his second trip to of the weekend toNew Hampshire to shoot some photos of the race. (SEE HERE)

Martin finished 6th overall out of 655 finishers in a time of 1:37:09 (6:05 pace)

Scott Mason given special recognition in New Engand Runner

The current edition of New England Runner not only recognized Martin Tighe as the top senior In RI in 2008 but both Scott Mason and myself were given a little kudos for our 'running' photography in the editorial. While I am chuffed with providing the cover shot of former-Turtle Matt Pelletier being given the acolade of the top runner in New England in 2008. I'd like to mention the recognition that Scott Mason was given in the editorial (for those who do not recieve the magazine) - Scott has both appeared on the cover of New England Runner as an athlete and has taken the photograph which appeared on the cover of New England runner (CVS Downtown 5K) in the September/October edition...Scotty discusses this in more detail in his blog here .

So, as the legs and body get a wee-bit older Scott continues to provide support to the New England running community both as a runner and a photographer; and as a Tuesday Night Turtle.

An abominable snowman in East Greenwich?

To run, this snowy morning, there were some difficult roads to navigate just to drive to the start, especially us folks from South County - why is there always someone really slow in front of you when you are in a hurry?

As you can see from the photograph our current Man of Winter is living up to his award as he throws his snowy-beard into the ring to repeat this year. Joining Bob on the run this morning were Jackie, Michaela, Karen, El Presidente, John Peabody, Cousin Rich, Don Henderson and myself.

A special mention for Don Henderson who ran 18 miles in the snow this morning. An awesome feat as we had to run in the powder for most of the run

The toughest, and most dangerous, part of the run, as it always is, was from the parking lot through East Greenwich - Michaela has suggested the we should probably move the start of the run on these really snowy mornings to the parking lot at Conversations - which does make a lot of sense!!

1/10/2009 Results

Little Compton Scenic Winter 4.8 Mile Road Race
Little Compton, RI 1/10/2009

6th - Dave Schaad - 28:32 (5:57 pace)
14th - Jackie Jackman - 31:24 (6:33 pace) 2nd Woman
36th - Vicky Jasparro - 33:35 (7:00 pace) 5th Woman

There were 247 Finishers.

A little further north, Scott Mason and Bob Jackman competed in their first snowshoe race. Click Here for more info!!

Little Compton Photo: Jackie Jackman. Photo taken by Ted Tyler, see more photos of the race HERE

Martin Tighe wins achievement recognition

Mountain-running, ultra-running, marathon-running as training runs, road-racing and indomitable spirit have all combined to win Martin, New England Runner's

'Senior runner of the year' award

for the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations for 2008.

Congratulations Martin, may the fountain of youth spring eternal.

Some Holiday Runs

Christmas Morning we had our annual 10 mile (or less) run. This year we had a great turn out and great weather. Runners in attendance were:

Don Henderson
Ross Rankin
Michaela Driscoll
Tom Driscoll
George Ross
John Peabody
Hillary Peabody
Nancy Twitchell (with PumpkinWalnut/Chocolate Chip Bread)
Jackie Jackman
Bob Jackman

Thanks for coming!!
(I think that was everyone!)
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On December 26th Mike Tammaro and the NRA put on the 1st ?Annual? Nooseneck 18k Race/Fun run. This was a free event starting at the Big River Inn in West Greenwich, RI on a difficult rolling course. Mike had all the mile marks out and cones at every corner, the Inn had some descent beer on tap and some good pub food to chow on after the run, making this a great event that should be put on every year. We had a few Turtles show up to get in some miles the day after Christmas.

9th-Michaela Driscoll (1st Woman) 1:17:58 (6:58 pace)
11th-Bob Jackman 1:19:24 (7:05 pace)
12th-Ross Rankin 1:19:24 (7:05 pace)
21st-Jenny Saunders 1:25:35 (7:39 pace)
33rd-Jodi Hall 1:45:11 (9:24 pace)

See full results HERE

Weekend results excluding Marathons and Ultras :)

The Run for Hope almost 10K which now has a really long name....

4th - Robert Jackman 33:56 (5:28)

8th - David Principe 35:45 (5:46)

11th - Dave Schaad 36:51 (5:57)

13th - KEN KIREJCZYK 37:12 (6:00)

15th - JOHN BRENNAN 38:41 (6:14)

23rd - Jackie Jackman 40:27 6:31 (2nd Place Overall Women)

36th - Victoria Jasparro 41:58 (6:46) (4th Place Overall Women)

42nd - Jake Schieffelin 42:52 (6:55)

61st - Larry Walker 44:24 (7:09)

94th - JOHN PEABODY 46:19 (7:28)

Turtles were 1st place in the Men's Team Division with Bob, Dave and Dave scoring for a combined time of 1:46:32.

Also, newish Turtle Vicky Jasparro set a new PR. Wait 'til Vicky discovers how much faster she will rin once she has a Turtle singlet!!

Turtles have always had a good turnout at this race and have done well in the team event in many of the past years winning in:
2006-1:46:45
2005-1:39:26
2004-1:45:19
2003-1:44:43
2002-1:45:29
2001-1:40:04
2000-1:44:32
1999-1:48:38

5k Jingle Bell Run and Chili Walk for Arthritis
Providence, RI, December 6, 2008

12th Mike Darigan 23:23 (7:32)

Sunmart 50 Miler-Huntsville, Texas

December 6, 2008

Sunmart 50 Miler-Huntsville, Texas

Our very own Martin Tighe traveled to Texas this weekend to take part in the Sunmart 50 miler. Martin finished second out of 159 finishers. My research shows that first place finisher Matthew Lonegran is the husband of elite runner Marla Runyun.

I only wonder if Martin outkicked the 3rd place finisher or if he was catching Martin in the final stretch!

1-Matthew Lonergan 05:56:06 (Eugene OR 50 MILE RUN M 35-39)
2-Martin Tighe 06:20:36 (Providence RI 50 MILE RUN M 50-54)
3-Justin Ricks 06:21:11 (Pueblo West CO 50 MILE RUN M 25-29)
4-Paul Frost 06:59:23 (Schertz TX 50 MILE RUN M 35-39)
5-Eric Bindner 06:59:55 (Littleton CO 50 MILE RUN M 50-54)

Porters run the Vegas Marathon - no snow there!!

1267 TERRY PORTER SAINT GEORGE UT FEMALES 50 TO 54 51 F 04:19:54



4813 TIM PORTER SAINT GEORGE UT MALES 55 TO 59 56 M 04:45:41