Hey everyone back with another race recap this time for May 2025! Lots of excellent efforts and results all throughout the month whether it was on the road or the trails. Rebels were making it happen every weekend regardless of distance or elevation! Special thanks to everyone for coming out to the club’s Summer kickoff picnic on May 31st. Despite the heat everyone had a good time. Hopefully we can get together again with the others that were not able to make it. Have a great summer everyone! 

I would also like to give a special recognition to Michelle Carrasco and Gil Inouye for racing in some capacity every weekend of the month of May! Way to go Michelle and Gil you two are showing us all how to be fit and have fun in the process! 

Additionally going forward, if you would like to include any special story, thoughts, musings, or anecdotes about your race performance feel free to email me or throw those notes into your strava activity associated with your race.

Finally big thanks to Ron Souza and Jessica Rong for their help with editing and compiling results!

Take care and enjoy!

Folsom Lake Trail Run 50K

Kunhuour Hak completed the Folsom 50k trail run in a time of 6:02:54. Earning first place in his age group. It was a warm day and despite the heat and cramping he managed to keep going and finished strong!! 

Anel Martinez completed the race in a time of 6:56:50 completing the 50K course in less than seven hours. Despite the course being promoted with 2,250 elevation gain it was actually around 3,400 elevation gain. Excellent grit and determination Anel!! Way to power up through the hills Anel and Kunhuor!

Fair Oaks Chicken Run 5 Miler/2 Mile

New club member David Herman completed his first race with the club with a time 48:05! Congratulations and welcome to the club David we look forward to racing many happy miles with you going forward!

Shane Curren put in a strong effort to complete the 5 mile course in a time of 48:58! Well done Shane on a difficult course!

Mariano Meza turned up yet again to complete the full 5 mile course in a time of 56:49! Great job Mariano with your positive attitude you are going to continue improving quickly and we are excited to watch your progress!

Gilbert Machado left it all out on the course to earn 2nd place in age division award with a time of 47:20! Great job Gil, you are a wise head who knows how to extract the maximum from yourself!

Scott Cleland pushed hard to earn himself a tidy 3rd place in age group with a time of 38:19! Well done Scott to earn a hard fought podium on a hilly course!

Lisa Sunahara used all of her knowledge, experience, and racecraft to secure a 1st place in age group award, with a time of 45:37! Great job Lisa we are all so proud of you!

Alejandro Santana in only his second race with the club turned in another stellar performance completing the 5 mile course in a time 38:09;! Great job Alejandro and the same as Mariano we are all excited to watch your progress as a runner!

Andy Harris used all of his cross country experience to complete the 5 mile course in a time of 47:55! Way to conquer those hills Andy, another strong effort! 

Ruben Rodriguez ran with Rich King to complete his race in a time of 52:34! Great job Ruben always running with a smile despite the difficulties!

Rich King pacing with Ruben completed the race in a time of 52:34! Well done Rich persevering through a tough course to get it done(with a smile too)! 

Steve Swindell completed the full 5 mile course in a time of 1:05:29; great job Steve sticking it out to the end!

Lynn Marshall ran strong to finish with a time of 54:30! Excellent work Lynn!

Finally Zeb completed the 2 mile course in a time of 14:44! It was a fun day out for a run with the team; thanks for a great day everyone! Also big thanks to Alejandro Santana for pacing the first mile with me!

Beer City 5K

Michelle Carrasco completed the 5K in a time of 34:22; well done Michelle! Displaying awesome range from the trails, road, and everything in between! 

Gil Inouye completed the 5K in a time of 44:08; great job Gil getting another race in the book! Same range applies to Gil; you are the man!

Orange County Marathon

Mai Nakamoto completed the 26.2 mile distance in a time of 4:40! Congratulations on your marathon PR! Great job getting it done on a fly away race in Southern California! 

Devil Mountain 5K/Mile of Truth

Courtney Eldridge earned a PR in the 5K running a time of 22:01 to earn a 2nd place podium in the process! Great job Courtney, and we are sure many more PRs and podiums are on the way soon too!

Mike tiska ran the ‘Mile of Truth’ finishing with a time of 7:35; well done Mike recovering off of injury to go sub 8 in the mile!

Dirty Little Secret Trail Run

Glenn Schaezlein completed the long course (10 and a half miles with tons of elevation) in a time of  2:02:24! Great job Glenn using all of your trail knowledge and experience to bring together a strong race result!

Michelle Carrasco completed the short course (5.9 Miles) in a time of 1:22:39! Great job Michelle you never back down from any challenge, chapeau!

Gil Inouye was right there with Michelle completing the short course in a time of 1:23:09! Excellent work Gil showing your range in running the large and small distance races with equal enthusiasm!

Jessica Rong completed the long course in a time of 2:02:24! You are just as strong on the trails as you are on the roads! I think we should all expect incredible results from Jessica in the races to come!

Kunhuor Hak smashed the long course to finish in a time of 1:44:43! Extra points for rocking the patriotic arm sleeves and averaging 10 minutes per mile flat pace on a not so flat course; great job!

John Gibson absolutely blitzed the short course in a time of 47:32; a demonstration of his excellent ability to tackle tough courses! Way to go John!

Anel Martinez ran a steady race with Jessica and Glenn to finish the long course with a time of 2:02:27! Again we expect nothing less from Anel being the trail running beast that she is!

Suzie Oyoung completed the long course in a time of 2:53:59! Suzie demonstrated her ability to never give up by completing conquering this difficult course with ease; great job Suzie!

Yolo Run 10K

Andy Harris  ran a strong race to finish the 10K in a time of 55:45 earning a 2nd place in age group award in the process! Great job Andy inspiring us all with your infinite love of running!

Mike Tiska pushed himself hard to complete the 10K in a time of 51:52! Well raced Mike as with other club members you are gaining fitness with each and every race; keep going!

Napa Wilderness Trail Run 30K

Anel Esmerelda Martinez completed the 30K trail race in a time of  4:48:55! This is in addition to completing over 100 miles every week during the course of the month of May! Great job Anel you are displaying incredible fitness and ability with your running exploits!

Sutter Buttes Spirit Half Marathon/5K

Michelle Carrasco and Gil Inouye paced the half marathon to perfection! Great job representing the club well!

Mike Buzbee ran the 5K course in a  time of 25:38 earning a 1st place in age group award too! Great job representing strong Mike!

Bay to Breakers 15K

Alejandro Santana completed the famous 15K race in a time of 1:27:14! Great job Alejandro tackling this famous race, you are hitting all of the highlight races with great speed!

Chasing Chocolate 5K

Liza Medina completed the 5K in a time of 29:07! Great job Liza and congratulations to your cousin for putting on their first road race; it was a massive success!

Ron Sozua ran a time of 26:44 to earn a 1st in age group award! Great job Ron you medal every time you go out to a race!

Chris Koris (new club member) ran a blistering time of 21:56! Welcome to the club Chris we look forward to many more fantastic results going forward! 

Barks and Brews 5K 

Steph Lunetta Henry and Ziggy were there too!

Steve Swindel completed the race in a time of 36:21; great job Steve getting out there and moving!

Lynn Marshall displayed excellent form to complete the race in 28:13! Great job Lynn!

Logan Tiska (Mike’s daughter) in her first race with the club ran a 27:29 5K and earned a 3rd place in age division award! Welcome to the club Logan and congratulations we are all proud of you!

Richard King ran a strong race to finish in 28:38! Great job Rich you are gaining fitness and speed with every single race!

Ron Souza conquered some of his demons to finish in 24:56 and earn 1st in his age group! Great work Ron showing us all there is no excuse to stop racing at any point in our lives!

Michelle Carrasco & Gil Inoye proved to be the unstoppable duo completing their 4th race in as many weekends over the course of May! Congratulations Gil & Michelle on this achievement!

Mike Tiska as always pushed hard to finish in a time of 24:39; great grit and determination Mike! His race photos never disappoint either.

Steve Bond completed the race in an excellent time of 25:36! Here is what he had to say about it:

“Despite being soundly trounced by the superstars in my age group, I still managed to run my best age graded race over the last 16 races dating back to the Valentine’s Run in 2024.” – Steve Bond

Scott Cleland and his dog Boo ran an excellent pace to finish in a time of 21:39 and earn 3rd place in the male medium dog division! Way to go Scott and Boo!

Zach Gonzalez ran strong to finish in a time of 22:27; great work Zach you are improving with every race while avoiding injury; congrats!

Gil Machado pushed himself to finish in 27:31; great job Gil! Your dedication to running is very admirable! 

Camel is ever improving, completing the 5K in 26:57! Way to go!! Looking forward to seeing you reach your goals!

Mike Buzbee ran strong to finish in a time of 25:01 and earn a 2nd place in age division award!

Zeb finished in 21:30 to round out a fun day with the team; thanks everyone for an amazing May. Let’s carry this energy and enthusiasm into June and beyond!