2012 Pennsylvania 100K & 100-Mile Ultramarathon

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Congratulations to Womens 100K (62-miles) Champion: Yen Nguyen

Finish-time: 15hrs 09min

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Congratulations to Mens 100K (62-miles) Champion: Miguel Perez

Finisht-time: 16hrs 31min

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Thank you P. Bennett, ESQ for your invaluable-assistance & runner-tracking.

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100K Results / Prelim___________

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​1. Yen Nguyen (100K - 15hrs 09min)

2. Miguel Perez (100K - 16hrs 31min)

3. Ed Masuoka (100K - 16hrs 40min)

4. Joe Lovinsky (100K - 16hrs 40min)

5. Alan Zwart (100K - 17hrs 10min)

6. Peter Bennet (54K - Pacer)

7. David Ahn (40K - Pacer)

8. Courtney Thomas (40K - DNF)

9. Pat Wyoski (27K - DNF)

10. Jay Abbott (DNS)

11. Kay Knorr (DNS)

12. Alex Osterneck (100K - 13hrs 44min)

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09/17/12 RD - Report___________

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"7-Billion people on earth, 300-Million in America, 2-Million in Philadelphia, but only 8 people, 8 brave, strong and determined people have risen-up to meet the challenge of conquering the Penn 100 - Ultramarathon this morning!"

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So began the journey to run either 62-miles or 100-miles on Saturday-morning @ 5:37am. After declining some applicants for not meeting the qualifying-standard of having previously comleted a 50-Mile or 100K run, 12 entrants were confirmed, with 8 starting off on East-River Drive to circumnavigate the 8.4 mile Art-Museum loop. The beautiful course, perfect weather, and determination of the ultra-runners combined to bring achievement to runners who completed their first 100K or added to already credentialed ultra-finishes. As a result of logistics and the less-than-capacity field, it was decided all runners would complete the 100K rather than the 100-Miler.

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"Why?" was the question asked by more than one non-runner who witnessed the impressive athletic-achievement as the ultra-runners completed their runs. Answers included "Why not?" "Because I can,"

"It's good for me," "Because it makes me stronger and healthier," and my favorite, "Flew from France to Texas to Philadelphia to run this course beacause it's so nice!"

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Regardless of motive, running is the most universal and fundamental of all sports. 99.99% of humankind since the dawn of times what it is to run. And running is the most cost-efficient way to increase mind, body and spiritual-strength. Not every runner will achieve a 100K finish. But for the brave, dedicated and focused ultra-runners who put themselves on the line on Saturday, September 15th, 2012 from dawn to dusk, a lifetime achievement will remain.

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A Fall 2013 100K / 100-Mile event is in the planning stage, and will include upgrades for all qualified & accepted entrants.

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Submitted,

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Alex Osterneck, CLA

RD / Penn 100-Miler

Co-RD / Philly 100-Miler 2013

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2012 Ambler Rambler 50K / 75K / 100K

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June 18, 2012
Ambler Rambler 50K  / 100K Results
 

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Place   Name                         Age         Time             Notes

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50K (31-Miles)
1.         Brian Merusi               23          4hrs 20min (New Course Record, Gold Medal)
2.         Joseph McGuinness     27          4hrs 38min (2nd -fastest Course Record, Silver Medal)
3.         Alex Osterneck            47         4hrs 42min (100K-split)
4.         Peter McLaughlin, Jr.   49          5hrs 21min (75K-split)
5.         John Smith                 30          6hrs 10min (late-entry, p.m. - start.)
6.         Jane Doe                    52          DNS
7.         Dan Rose                    29          DNS

 

 

 

75K (47-miles)
1. Peter McLaughlin, Jr.           49          11hrs 15min (Men’s Champion, YTD 75K Fastest Clydesdale)
 

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100K (62-miles)
1. Alex Osterneck                    47         11hrs 58min 

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Ambler Rambler 50K / 100K  RD-Report

On a beautiful, sunny day in Horsham, PA, Brian Merusi cruised to victory in the 50K (31-mile) division, setting a new 50K course record. Merusi gradually and consistently increased his pace to average 8:23’s over 14-laps of the 2.2mile figure-8 trail- loop that featured a gradual ½-mile climb on each loop. 
Joseph McGuinness also shattered the previous 50K course-record, with a strong 2 nd -place finish. 
What the free, low-key, self-supported run lacked in volunteer support, fans, and swag, it made up for in qualified, dedicated, ultra-runners, who, despite the sparse turn-out, none-the-less “left it all out on the course.” 

In 2011, there were roughly 518,000 26.2mile Marathon finishes, with a median finishing time for men @ 4hrs 13min. 

Comparatively speaking, in 2011 there were roughly 5,500 UltraMarathon finishes (50K, 75K, 50M, 100K, 100M, 100M+).  Most of these finishes were on trails, essentially wooded and or rocky obstacle courses over varying degrees of wilderness. 

Clearly the jump from 26.2miles on road to 31miles and beyond on trails continues to elude even well-trained and experienced 26.2mile finishers. Though increased participation and decreased times are rapidly evolving in the sport of ultra-running, and as the elites of the sport continue to conquer previously unimaginable distances in astonishingly fast times, completing a 50K or beyond on an off-road course remains a significant accomplishment on any and all levels.  

Most importantly for runners of all ages and abilities, running remains one of, if not the single best activities to profoundly strengthen mind, body and spirit. While significant benefits may be obtained by running only a few miles a day, 4 or 5 days per week, the increases in mental, physical and spiritual benefits are potentially even more pronounced with longer distances. Long or short, road or trail, running keeps you young and strong!
 

Signed, 

Alex Osterneck, CLA

RD – Ambler Rambler 50K / 100K

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2012 Results