Big Turn Out @ The Gardena 5000 - 06/10/07

Thunder drums playing throughout the race.

On your mark, get set...

GO!



Rafael Ramos 1st Place Division - 1st Overall Gato!

15:46

Elias Garcia 1st Place Division -

Age 57

I have to say this is one amazing accomplishment - Very proud Elias!

18:19

Victory Carillo

Victor who is pushing her daughter Alegra the almost teenager on heavy duty stroller (just like the rented L.A. Zoo strollers and wagons) finishes 19:43

Francisco Olid

21:16

I saw Francisco start late (atleast 3 -4 mins) and ran from all the way back of the pack.

Sergio Chavez

16:52

1st Place Division

Geraldo Chavez

17:34

3rd Place Division

Kadafi running hard to get to the finish line

21:26

Raul Orosco

21:19

Hector Soria tearing up the course.

18:23

Antonio Addrade

19:59

Roberto pacing fellow team mate Veronica Garcia finishing @ 20:33

4th Place Division.

Leo Avellano is one of our new member who will be bringing in fast running times.

18:32

3rd Place Division

Ismael once again improving his 5k times

18:56


*Stick a fork in me, I am done!*

Dave Matson

20:08

Coach Ismael and Kadafi

Coach Paco and Student Veronica.

Carlos Larios congratulating Rafa for a job well done.

From L - R

Coach Paco, Coach Ismael, Rosa, Coach Julio & Leo

San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon - June 01, 2007

WMRS' recognized at the Rock and Roll Marathon --

Roberto Leonardo
2:41:25
1st place Division

Jaime Ortiz
2:49:22
2nd place Division

Jaime, aimed to finish first here after placing 1st JUST a couple of weeks ago at the Big Sur Marathon. 2nd place is not bad at all. Great accomplishment Jaime!

Berith Velasquez

3:43:51

4th place Division

Yea Betty!

Ruperto Romero
2:58:34
Ruberto is an experienced trail /ultra runner who came in 7th place overall at the 2006 Angeles Crest 100 mile endurance run finishing 22:00:39

Ruperto is one of the talented ultra-runners in the WMR club. Awesome job!

Chris Quesada

3:02:35

(Previous Best 3:02:36 Boston April 16, 2007)

Chris who is STILL trying to break the 3 hour barrier, was paced by Armand from Club Run with Us. Close but no cigar. Keep trying Chris!

BTW - Thanks Armand ... I could not have done it without your positive coaching and enthusiasm.

Carlos Galdamez
3:04:28

Salvador Ponce
3:08:55

Douglas Martinez
3:25:25

Julio Jaramillo
3:29:39

Harry Qahwajian

3:33:37

Victor Torres
3:42:29



Naomi Ruiz
4:00:41

Jose Hernandez
4:02:02

A very special thanks goes out to Donna for cheering at mile 16.

South Gate Gatos Invade Ensenada for the Half Marathon - April 2007

Beautiful beaches and panoramic views of Ensenada

Exit, exit...

Victor , Jaime , Jose , Sal , Ruperto , Carlos & Julio

Carbo-loading and fluid loading time -

Delicious pasta dinner and electrolyte replacement night before the race.

(Or is that tacos and beers? hmmm...)

Vamonos Chava!

Meet one of our newest WMR member -

Julie