Suver Takes 3rd In USA Running Circuit

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November 18, 2013




Suver Takes 3rd In USA Running Circuit; Nelson Takes 5th with .US 12k Championship 7th-place


(Colorado Springs, CO) - With triple points going to Sunday's .US National Road Racing Championship winner, Mattie Suver (adidas/BRC) was not able to hold onto her lead in the 2013 USA Running Circuit. Suver, who posted her lowest finish over the seven US championships she competed in after finishing as third American at the New York City Marathon just two weeks ago, finished 3rd overall in the series winning $2,500 and a total of $15,250 over the course of the circuit. .US 12k champion Molly Huddle and Shalane Flanagan bolted to the title and runner-up spot in only their second races on the circuit.


Brianne Nelson's (adidas/BRC) 7th-place in the 12k propelled her to 5th place in the series, with a total of $7,300, while teammate Wendy Thomas was 15th finishing 14th on the circuit with $6,300. Alisha Williams (adidas/BRC), who's only race on the series was her runner-up at the US 15k, finished in 24th-place with $5,000.


For complete point totals and places, log onto http://www.runnerspace.com/gprofile.php?do=title&title_id=357&mgroup_id=30069
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Kanuho & Birdsong Win Flatiron XC Colorado Club Championships;
Petersson Third At Big Sur Half Marathon


(Colorado Springs, CO) - Despite a mid-race 10-second lead established by eventual runner-up Addy Bracy, Rochelle Kanuho (adidas/BRC), with the help of teammate Brittni Hutton, was able to close the gap and out kick Bracy for the title of the Flatiron XC Colorado Club Championships held Sunday in Harlow Platt Park in Boulder, CO. Hutton, who set the blistering pace for the opening mile of the challenging 4k course, was herself out kicked at the line taking 4th-place overall. Kanuho earned $150 for her efforts, along with a pumpkin pie. Despite the pair's performance, adidas/Boulder Running Company was only able to finish second in team scoring.


In the men's race, Brandon Birdsong (adidas/BRC) and Anthony Mallory made it a two-man race by pulling away from the field on the second of the three-loop 6k course. Birdsong was able to pull away even more so over the last while, while Mallory easily held on for second. The duo picked up $150 and $100 for their efforts. Birdsong, along with Mack McLain's 6th-place, led adidas/Boulder Running Company to the team title.


Top 10 Finishers - Flatiron XC Colorado Club Championships:
WOMEN::
1. Rochelle Kanuho Boulder Running Company/Adidas 14:29
2. Addie Bracy Hts 14:32
3. Nicole Mericle Hts 14:34
4. Brittni Hutton Boulder Running Company/Adidas 14:35
5. Alexa Rogers 14:53
6. Maggie Callahan Hts 14:55
7. Kara Lubieniecki Hts 14:57
8. Amanda Lee Hts 14:58
9. Rachel Gioscia-Ryan Boulder Running Company/Adidas 15:04
10. Melody Fairchild Boulder Mountain Warriors 15:10


MEN:
1. Brandon Birdsong Boulder Running Company/Adidas 18:59
2. Anthony Mallory 19:09
3. Martin Medina 19:34
4. Michael Chavez Boulder Running Company/Adidas 19:37
5. Clint Wells 19:48
6. Mack McLain Boulder Running Company/Adidas 19:51
7. Sean Brown Boulder Running Company/Adidas 19:55
8. Jason Simpson 19:57
9. Robby Young Boulder Running Company/Adidas 20:00
10. Brandon Johnson Boulder Running Company/Adidas 20:02




Jess Petersson (Marathon Sports), competing at the Big Sur Half marathon on Monterey Bay, CA, was nipped at the line taking 3rd-place but posting her fastest time for the season over the hilly course at 1:13:49. She took home $1,200 for her finish.


1 SARAH KIPTOO 01:11:21 $3,000
2 EVERLYNE LOGAT 01:13:49 $1,800
3 JESS DRASKAU-PETERSSON 01:13:49 $1,200
4 LINDSAY FLANAGAN 01:13:56 $900
5 SARAH CROUCH 01:16:11 $600
6 ARIANA HILBORN 01:16:36 $300
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