Grandma's Marathon 2011

The Scene

Fog City the day before the race.
We stayed on the lake, less than 2 miles from the start line.

The Not-So-Secret Secret Weapon

They promised PRs for everyone if we got the rhubarb raspberry with whipped creme. Thanks, New Scenic Cafe. You do not disappoint.

The Results

Keren Gudeman: 3:18.51 chip; 3:19.28 gun.
Jessica Deutsch: 3:17.24 chip; 3:18.01 gun.
Kelsey Barale: 3:17.38 chip; 3:18.16 gun.
Amy Elson (the awesome sign for Amy): 4:01.23; 4:05.15 gun.

USATF Team results to come.

Half-Marathon
Shauna Overgaard: 1:38.45; 1:42.07

Kelsey's profile

Hi, I'm Kelsey. I've been running with MRRR for the last few years, and I'm so excited that we have such a great team this year! (really loving the team practices and brunches!).

About me
I went to Carleton, and graduated in 2007. I'm originally from Oakland, CA, but I love living in Minnesota. Currently, I work at a community gardening organization in MPLS. I'm going back to school for international agricultural development in the fall.

Favorite distances: (if I'm in good shape) the steeplechase and the mile.

The highest place I've ever run: Puno, Peru (next to Lake Titicaca), 12500 ft. I went on a 30 minute run then I had to go lay down for a while.

Favorite races: long distance road relays, or anything with mud and stream crossings.

Fun running fact: once I won a chicken at a race!

Biggest race pet peeve: not enough port-a-potties.

Sunday Morning Perspective

A favorite part of Sunday mornings, as of late, has been taking the time to enjoy a nice long run with a group of chatty and intelligent women, then coming back for a relaxing brunch. It's a nice opportunity to instill perspective for the week to follow. I find that food and friends, particularly when running is introduced as an interactive variable, are health promoting factors. - Shauna Overgaard

"My feeling is that any day I am too busy to run is a day that I am too busy." - John Bryant

2008 Brian Kraft

Brian Kraft 5K on Lake Nokomis
Minneapolis, MN

17. Kelsey Barale, 19:32 (6:17)
33. Eva (Kate) Taylor, 20:47 (6:41)
36. Jessica Deutsch, 20:59 (6:45)
43. Louise Miltich, 21:25 (6:53)
80. Sarah Margoes, 24:30 (7:53)
130. Esther Porter, 29:08 (9:22)