2010 Race Results
Posted by Editor | June 6, 2010 | No Comments
2010 race results are now up.
Note: Click on the red headline that says “Overall Results of the 2010 Freihofer’s Run for Women” or click here to go directly to the full results.
Kenya’s Emily Chebet Sets New Course Record at 32nd Freihofer’s Run
Posted by Editor | June 6, 2010 | No Comments
ALBANY, NY (June 5, 2010) — The 32nd running of the Freihofer’s Run for Women 5K, featuring 3,927 women running through the streets of the New York’s capital city, produced a stunning victory for Kenya’s Emily Chebet, made all the more so by her new course record of 15:12.
Chebet’s new figures bettered the previous best time set by Morocco’s Asmae Leghzaoui at 15:18 in 2005. The six second improvement was the largest in the history of the Freihofer’s 5K.
It was evident from the outset that Chebet was going to be among the most prominent contenders. Having won the World Cross-Country title in March in Poland, she was far from intimidated by a field that included defending Freihofer’s champion (and 2010 Boston Marathon champ) Teyba Erkesso from Ethiopia, Mamitu Daska also from Ethiopia and the second finisher here in 2009, Amane Gobena, the third of the powerhouse Ethiopian contingent and who had placed second here in 2008, and three-time winner Benita Willis from Australia.
From the gun, which sounded at 10 a.m. on Madison Avenue, the pace was cautious. Although all of the favorites were at the forefront — Erkesso, Willis, Chebet, Gobena, Daska, plus Edna Kiplagat (KEN), Julliah Tinega (KEN) and Albany native Elizabeth Maloy — an opening kilometer of 3:13 and a first mile of 5:06 indicated that a course record was all but out of the question. That likelihood was made all the more remote by the increasing heat, which dispelled the humidity that had built overnight, but which did little to ease the oppressive racing conditions.
At two kilometers the clock displayed 6:15, still offering little indication of the fireworks that were about to explode. The first indication of that came close to the 1.5-mile mark when what had been a group of eight leaders was suddenly whittled down to just Erkesso, Daska, Chebet, and Kiplagat, winner of this year’s Los Angeles Marathon. Erkesso was the most aggressive, though in reality none in the foursome was sitting in for the ride. Kiplagat was shadowing every move, while Chebet and Daska hovered alongside, both appearing ominously comfortable.
It was the two-mile split that gave the first tangible evidence of a race in full flight. A clocking of 10:06 revealed a previous mile of 5:00, indicative that the pace was becoming more intense with each passing stride. Surprisingly, it was Erkesso who was the first to feel its effects, conceding two strides approaching 2.25 miles and giving up ground that she would never recoup. She ultimately placed fourth in 15:36.
With just three competitors remaining in the lead pack – and with the long downhill finishing straight along Madison Avenue not far away – it was evident that a monumental battle to the line was about to ensue. Indeed, it was the right hand turn out of Washington Park and onto Madison that was the catalyst for the real racing to begin. Kiplagat made a slight surge, but that was all the impetus Chebet needed. She injected a wicked surge of her own that buried Daska for good, but which also prompted the question of whether she had gone way too hard too soon.
Chebet did not win her World Cross-Country title without tactical savvy, however. Though Kiplagat hung on her heels, the diminutive leader injected a second punishing surge with 350 meters remaining that settled the score for good. At the line, Chebet’s course record of 15:12 gave her a winning margin of eight seconds over Kiplagat, and earned her a winner’s check of $10,000. Asked how she felt about her victory in her second Freihofer’s appearance (she finished 6th in 2007; 15:59), the new champion beamed, “I feel very good.”
“Being the World Cross-Country champion, I knew she had speed,” mused Kiplagat afterwards, who landed in Upstate New York from Kenya late Thursday night to take part in the all-women road race.
Local runner, Elizabeth Maloy, a native of Loudonville and a graduate of Holy Names and Georgetown University, joined Rebecca Donaghue from Pennsylvania in becoming the first US runners to place in the top 10 finishers since 2007. Donaghue placed ninth in 15:50, with Maloy 10th with a time of 15:53.
“I’m not strong enough yet to run with [the leaders] for three miles,” commented Maloy, who competes for the famed New York Athletic Club and focuses primarily on track racing. ”But, I’m really happy with how I ran. It was really fun, an amazing experience.”
In the masters competition for runners over 40, Ukraine’s Anzhelika Averkova prevailed over Canada’s Lisa Harvey, 16:40 to 17:05. Averkova, who placed second here last year, received $750 for her victory and stated, “I like the organization of this race. There are lots of fans who give fantastic support. I love running in America.”
“How could you not say that this is the greatest Freihofer’s ever,” remarked Regan, heaping praise on the day’s competitors. ”The World Cross-Country champion defeats a world-class field and improves the course record by the biggest margin in our history. That’s what I call a race. Plus, we had the second largest number of registrants ever. This was a great day for Albany.”
Earlier in the day in the USA 10K Race Walk Championships held on the Empire State Plaza’s red brick course, Allen James, 46, of Sanborn, N.Y. cruised to victory in a time of 46:39. The top female finisher in the 36-person field was Teresa Vail, 47, of Gainesville, Fla., who crossed the line in 47:24.
Freihofer’s Run for Women Results
Open
1. Emily Chebet (KEN) 15:12 (CR) $10,000
2. Edna Kiplagat (KEN) 15:20 $5000
3. Mamitu Daska (ETH) 15:23 $3000
4. Teyba Erkesso (ETH) 15:36 $2000
5. Belainesh Zemedkun (ETH) 15:44 $1000
6. Julliah Tinega (KEN) 15:48 $750
7. Benita Willis (AUS) 15:49 $500
8. Amane Gobena (ETH) 15:50 $300
9. Rebecca Donaghue (USA/PA) 15:50 $250
10. Elizabeth Maloy (USA/NY) 15:53 $200
Masters (Over 40)
1. Anzhelika Averkova (UKR) 16:40 $750
2. Lisa Harvey (CAN) 17:05 $500
3. Paula Wiltse (CAN) 17:28 $350
Over 50
1. Carmen Troncoso (USA/TX) 17:47
2. Joan Samuelson (USA/ME) 17:48
USA 10 km Race Walk Championships Results
1 Allen James, 46, M, Sanborn, NY 46:39 ($500)
2 Dave McGovern, 44, M, Locus Valley, NY, 47:22 ($400)
3 Teresa Vaill, 47, F, Gainesville, FL, 47:24 ($300)
4 Dan Serianni, 19, M, Rochester, NY, 48:48 ($200)
5 Dave Talcott, 50, M, Johnson City, NY, 50:42 ($100)
6 Alejandro Chavez, 17, M, Pharr, TX 51:24
7 John Soucheck, 44, M, Little Silver, NJ, 52:24
8 David Swarts, 45, M, Jackson, MI, 52:51
9 Dan O’Brien, 45, M, Port Huron, MI, 53:14
10 Omar Nash, 36, M, Cincinnati, OH, 53:35
Event sponsors include the Charles Freihofer Baking Company, Price Chopper Supermarkets, The City of Albany, FOX23, the Times Union, WGNA, host hotel 74 State, CSC, Subway, and Dale Miller Restaurant.
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Freihofer’s, a leading baker of wholesome products, is committed to fostering the growth and recognition of women in sports and inspiring all generations of women to experience the benefits of exercise and good nutrition. Freihofer’s continues to set the pace by sponsoring the annual Freihofer’s Run for Women 5K. Now in its 32nd year, the event, which is home to the Master’s World & U.S. All-Comers record, features thousands of women of all ages and abilities from Olympians to recreational joggers, who challenge themselves on the picturesque 3.1-mile course. For more information, visit http://www.freihofers.com.
Where to Find Race Results
Posted by Editor | June 3, 2010 | 11 Comments
Complete race results will be available on the Freihofer’s Run for Women Web page at freihofersrun.com after 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 5th. The Times Union will also provide complete results in its Sunday, June 6th edition. Further, every runner will also be able to see her finish on video at timesunion.com.
Category: 2010
Prepping for Freihofer’s Run for Women with Tera Moody
Posted by Editor | June 3, 2010 | No Comments
Video from YNN on this weekend’s Freihofer’s Run. Elite athlete Tera Moody (also one of our bloggers!) is interviewed.
The Race is in Sight!
Posted by Sarah Herman | June 3, 2010 | 1 Comment
Happy June, everyone! The race is just days away and I’m trying to get myself mentally ready for it. In actuality, I think I’m psyching myself out. I’m so nervous!!!!!!! (I can’t put enough exclamation marks there.)
Since this is my first official run, I’m not 100% sure of many things, including what I should eat and how far before the race on that day and what the best running gear is (as in t-shirt or tank, yoga pants or shorts for maximum movement), and do these questions really matter?
The only thing I AM sure about is my good ol’ pair of sneaks. I love those things. I’ll be sad when we have to part because I’ve worn them out so much. Maybe I should keep them for the sentimental value, you know, since we’ve been through the entire training process together. 
EXPERT/ INTERMEDIATE RUNNERS: Please, some advice for before the race! I’m sure I speak for all of the novices, we love hearing your thoughts because we definitely take them into consideration.
Category: Sarah's Couch to 5K Journey
Videos: Benita Willis On This Saturday’s Freihofer’s Run
Posted by Lisbeth Calandrino | June 3, 2010 | 1 Comment
Benita Willis, 3-time Freihofer’s champ, talks about her preparations for Saturday’s race and running the challenging course today at St. Ambrose School in Latham:
Willis Talks About the Freihofer’s Run for Women’s unique Elite Athlete Visitation Program, her fitness levels and participating in the Run for Women:
Willis will compete this Saturday at 10 a.m. at the 32nd Freihofer’s Run for Women in Albany, NY.
Three-Time Champ Benita Willis Visits St. Ambrose School
Posted by Lisbeth Calandrino | June 2, 2010 | 3 Comments
Three-time Run for Women champion Benita Willis (formerly Johnson) spoke to 200 children Wednesday afternoon at St. Ambrose School in Latham. The Australian Olympian, who is one of the favorites for Saturday’s race, talked about her life as a professional athlete and then did warm up exercises and a brief run with the students. Some photos of the day (courtesy Ed Parham).
Visualize!
Posted by Editor | June 2, 2010 | No Comments
This is what you’ll be running under as you cross the finish…
Category: News
Less Than One Week to Go!
Posted by Sarah Herman | June 1, 2010 | 4 Comments
Hi everyone! We’re less than one week away from the run! Who’s pumped? For the veteran runners—what are some of your pre-race rituals? Any words of advice for the novices?
Oh, I had such a terrible run on Wednesday. As I’ve said before, I’m taking classes in Buffalo this summer, so I’m there for a good chunk of the week. The heat definitely hit Buffalo this week. I got together with a couple friends to run near the University at Buffalo campus (there’s a great bike trail there with mile markers) around 9:30 in the morning.
I thought I ate enough.
I thought I drank enough water.
I was wrong.
By 10:00 it was already in the mid-80’s. We had only ran a mile when it hit me—I was about to pass out! Between the heat and apparently not enough to eat/drink, I almost had a disaster! I listened to my body and asked the girls if we could walk the next mile. Apparently, they were feeling the heat too. The bike trail is great except there is not much shade. Every once and a while, the path goes under a bridge, so we stopped for a bit to cool off. After, we only made it another half a mile before the heat got to us again. I was SO disappointed! Then again, I’m glad I listened to my body and did not push myself into heat exhaustion. Knowing how my body works already, I know that I naturally overheat very quickly.
I’ve decided that when it comes to the race, this is what matters to me—I will run as much as I can, but I will not allow myself to pass out before the finish line! If I cannot run, I will walk. Seeing as this is my first big experience with running, and I started the process in January, this is the first time I’ve ever run in such heat. I know that I am a perfectionist in many aspects of my life, and so do my parents. I called my mother to discuss what happened and her advice was what I thought to myself; run as much as you can, keep moving, but don’t injure yourself.
So, to all of the novices out there who are also concerned with heat and running, you’re not alone! If I had pushed myself to keep running, I may have hit the pavement hard. As it is, I ended up with some pretty bad dehydration that led to a terrible migraine. Now I know, goals change. I’m hoping that it will be a wonderfully crisp day on June 5th, but who am I kidding?! Keeping how my body reacts to heat in mind, but knowing that I can and I WILL cross that finish line in a decent time, I’m confident that I’ll be proud of my results, and that I was able to finish my FIRST 5k!
Category: Sarah's Couch to 5K Journey
Freihofer’s Elite Athletes at Fleet Feet This Week
Posted by Editor | May 31, 2010 | No Comments
A couple of elite athletes racing at Freihofer’s next weekend will be coordinating a group run and signing autographs at Fleet Feet in Albany.
Adriana Pirtea and US Olympic Marathoner Magdalena Lewy-Boulet will be leading a small Recovery Run from the store as well as a meet and greet/autograph signing. Magda is featured on the cover of the June issue of Running Times and has a featured article about her personal life and her professional training.
For those of you who can not attend the Recovery Run, we invite you to the store at 2pm as Magda will be giving a small presentation on a variety of topics including: How to plan for a collegiate running career; How to juggle motherhood and personal training. Magda has both personal racing and coaching experience as she was the coach at Cal-Berkeley before focusing on her training full time a year ago. We encourage all coaches, athletes and parents to attend and hear first-hand from a former Division I coach about her coaching styles, recruiting and her thoughts of preparing young athletes for the next level.
Find out more here.
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