Wild Mountain Runner Club

Chicago Marathon - Sunday, October 12, 2008

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:32:00 +0000

Welcome to Chicago Marathon 2008

JJ Pose with German Silva

(mexican runner, twice time winner at New York Marathon)

"Leave the poor horse alone"

Chava and Jose

Salvador Ponce 3:13:41

Great Finishing Time!

Julio Jaramillo 3:36:38

Jose Loera 4:10:58

Great Job WMR'S

Congratulation Fernando! Long Beach International Marathon

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 06:12:00 +0000

26 #$%& Miles.... Yikes!

Mama Quesada's famous Chicken BBQ - "Often imitated, but never duplicated"

In celebration of Fernando's accomplishments, we all decided to head out to the world famous Casa De Quesada's for some carbohydrate drinks and BBQ.

Finishing Time - 1:25:29
Great Finishing

(Next time have Chris pace you)

Job Well Done!
Rosa and Rogelio Congratulates Fernando

Congrats to Angel " Kenyano" Soto from Amarillo Running Club
finishing time 2:55:35

(not bad for somebody who runs as little as 40 mile/week... You're Awesome!)

Real Berlin Marathon Sept. 28, 2008 Congrats Rosa!

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:19:00 +0000

Arevalo, Rosa (USA)

Halb
01:56:05

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Zielzeit (Netto)
04:34:30
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CONGRATULATIONS ROSA. AWESOME JOB!!!
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(Everybody does read German right? Photos to follow. I'm sure Rosa has plenty to share)

The 4th Annual Hansen Dam 10 miler Race 09/21/08

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:39:00 +0000

Congratulations Jennifer Overlock 1st Overall Female with a course record of 1:10 and TBD 1st Overall

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Male Top 3

1st *TBD

2nd Rafael Ramos

3rd Miguel Ruiz

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Female Top 3

1st Jennifer Overlock (course record)

2nd *TBD

3rd *TBD

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Results and name To Be Determined (*TBD)

JAIME ORTIZ RUNS HIS FIRST AC 100 MILE RACE

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:42:00 +0000

"WE are WMR"

"the crew"

Jaime's daugher - first leg pacer

Team Jaime Support Crew

from left to right
Chava - Paco - South "g" - Julio

Ready to Rock and Roll

Finishing a tough 100 mile race can be a very emotional experience.
Jaime thanking his support crew.

Finishing 28 Hours 26 Minutes
Job Well Done Jaime

Big Congratulations from all Gatos!

Big Bear Marathon 09/06/2008

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:38:00 +0000

Gatos Run Big Bear Marathon With An Average Elevation Of 6800 Feet

Excellent, excellent times!

2nd Place Overall * 1st Place Division * Hector Lopez finishing 2:48:38

4 th Place Overall * 1st Place Division * Jaime Ortiz finishing 3:08:58

27 Overall * 2nd Place Division * Julio Jaramillo finishing 3:44:26

photos to follow

SAN DIEGO Rock & Roll Marathon 06/01/08

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:58:00 +0000

Hector Lopez 2:37:03
1st Place Division
Wicked Fast!

Ruperto Romero 3:04:20

Sal Ponce 3:04:21

Ruperto helps Chava finish with fast marathon time.

"That's what teammates do"

Julio Jaramillo 3:35:53

32ND ANNUAL FIESTA DAYS RUN May 28, 2008

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:33:00 +0000

Congratulations -

10k

3rd Place Division: Abel Contreras - 41:51

5k

1st Place Division ROSA AREVALO - 22:37

1st Place Division FELIPE REYNOSO - 21:19

BOSTON MARATHON 2006 - 2007 - 2008

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Wed, 21 May 2008 05:06:00 +0000

A Collection of the Boston Marathon Photos
2006 - 2007 - 2008

Edited by: Chris Quesada

Returning Boston Marathon WMR Runners 2008!

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:44:00 +0000

By: Chris Quesada

Boston is the only major American marathon that requires a qualifying time. A race of such prestige is meant for the best and ONLY the best.For the first timers, Boston marathon will be memorable and exciting experience. It is definitely a tough and extremely hilly course. The deafening cheering from Weselley College (all girls college), the Heart Break hill, and the crowd support are unbelievable But for those Wild Mountain Runners coming back to this most preeminent event that has been going on for more than a century, only shows that WMR runners have dedication and discipline to achieve the qualifying time year after year after year. I recommend to any WMR runner that has the chance to qualify for the BOSTON MARATHON to participate. At least once in their life time anyway.

Boston Marathon Qualifying Standards are as follows:

To qualify for the Boston Marathon, athletes must meet the designated time standard which corresponds to their age group.
Boston marathon qualifying standards must be achieved some time from late September.
Seeding is based on qualifying times, which are subject to review and verification.
All participants must adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), USA Track and Field or foreign equivalent, International Paralympic Committee, Wheelchair Sports, USA, Disabled Sports, USA, and the United States Association for Blind Athletes.
Boston Marathon qualifying standards must be achieved in competitions observing these same rules.
Proof of qualification must accompany the application.
Participants must be 18 years or older on race day.
Qualifying times are based upon your age on the date of the Boston Marathon in which you will be participating.

Click HERE for qualifying times

A toast to all returning Gatos & Gatas

WE ARE W.M.R.
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Chris Quesada
3:12:05
3rd Boston Marathon 06 - 07 & 08

back to back to back

3rd time not quite a charm for Chris who did not break the 3 hour barrier in Boston. The good news is he still qualifies for next year. Chris past Boston marathon times were 3:04 (2006), 3:02 (2007) & 3:12 (2008). So The question still stands.

Mario R. Oscal
3:33:18
2nd Boston Marathon 07 & 08
(2007) 3:34:44

back to back
*Betty Velasquez
3:42:13
2nd Boston Marathon 06 & 08
(2006) 3:45:35
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Felipe Reynoso
3:50:43
1st Boston Marathon
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Ismael Favela
3:59:54
2nd Boston Marathon 06 & 08
(2006 ) 3:15:57
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Rosa M. Arevalo
4:23:38
3rd Boston Marathon 06 - 07 & 08
(2006) 4:02:21 (2007) 3:57:42

back to back to back
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Leona Divide 50 Miler - 17th Annual - April 19, 2008

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:09:00 +0000

_______________________
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Ruperto Romero

8:20:53

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Jaime Ortiz
8:37:50

(Jaime qualifies for the Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run)

Arturo Valdez

9:01:01

Jose Hernandez

9:29:35

Check Results HERE

L.A. Marathon 3/2/2008 Weather: Hot, hot, hot!

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:55:00 +0000

Carlos Larios
2:51:45

Jaime Ortiz
2:53:23
2nd Place Division

Sergio Chavez
2:58:49

Ruperto Romero
3:02:47

Salvador Ponce
3:09:37

Flaco Mendoza
3:10:16
2nd Place Division - Age 55- 60

Chris Quesada
3:23:45

Fernando Mejia
3:23:57

Ruben Gomez
3:24:53

Emilio Martinez
3:29:01

Julio Jaramillo
3:32:30

Mario Oscal
3:33:48

Freddie Perez
3:43:44
6th Place Division Age 65 -70
Legacy Runner

Ismael Ortiz
3:44:15

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5K
Rigo Contreras

16:47
Overall Place10

(Please email photos to Chris - email: runwithchris@yahoo.com )

Student Run L.A. 18 Mile Run Feb 2008

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:35:00 +0000

Hansen Dam Cold and Wet

Salvador "Chava" Breaks the Elusive Sub 3 Hour Marathon - FINALLY!

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:47:00 +0000

Congratulations Chava

Finishing time: 2:59

Mexico Maraton- December 16, 2007

A long awaited goal accomplished. Part of Chava's preparation to break 3 hours was

"running Tetrick Trail on the weekends, discipline and patience. The rest is secret" said Chava.

Running strong

Chava runs with the top female finishers (Another secret. Take notes Chris)

Orange County Marathon 01/06/2008

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:27:00 +0000

Congratulations Gatos !

Jaime " The Untouchable" Ortiz
2:55:49

Abel Ibarra
3:13:52

Julio Jaramillo
3:26:04

Ruben Gomez
3:35:24

"We are WMR!"

The Annual WMR New Year Run 01/01/2008!

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:18:00 +0000

Happy New Year to all WMRS', Family, and Friends. Hoping we can all drop a few seconds on our times, stay healthy, happy and injury-free for 2008.

The Annual WMR Christmas Run 12/25/2007

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:38:00 +0000

Merry Christmas from the Wild Mountain Runners Club!

Santa's little helpers

Our WMR Annual Christmas Fun Run this year began at 8 a.m.

Feliz Navidad!

WMR Christmas Party @ The House of Gilbert

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:51:00 +0000

Don Paco and Naomi

Ernie and Doris

Get Down Freddie

"Won't you take me to... Funky town..."
Sylvia Mosqueda

Freddie and Wife

The Wild Mountain Runner Train

Who said white boys can't dance. Go Mark!

Oh my God! My wife will kill me if she sees me dance like this.

Robert Travolta

"I am not responsible if this man gets a heart attack" said Nancy

Cheek to Cheek

Bob dancing ( I think)

Group hug
Mario and special guest with Doris and Bob

Cool shinny shirt Douglas!

Dave dancing with Naomi and Nancy

Javier and Rosa

Come on let's dance Javier

Charlies Angels

It's raining men, alleluia, it's raining men...

How low can you go.

Sylvia dancing with family and friends

Bob & Donna chatting

Emilio and Mrs. Emilio

Melissa and Rosa still sober

WMR hot-eees

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A very special thank you goes out to Gilbert and Family for hosting this years WMR X-mas party

Your home is very lovely

Felicitaciones Veronica!

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:54:00 +0000

Our women continue to do us proud: At the City of Angels Half Marathon Veronica Garcia (who is currently coached by Sylvia Mosqueda) was 8th overall finishing strong @ 1:30:35

Congrats Veronica!

The Inaugural Rose Bowl Half Marathon 12/8/07

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 01:00:00 +0000

Just a walk in a park for Victor

Santas little helpers

Top WMR Winners Sweeps Super Master Division!

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 04:28:00 +0000

The City of Angels Half Marathon

December 02, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER -

Rigoberto Contreras
1:19:37
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Edwin Palencia
1:19:44
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Gerardo Chavez
1:22:06
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Robert Leonardo
1:23:29
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Benmamin Caro

1:24:24
M 60-64

1st Place Division
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Antonio Arevalo
1:24:37
M 50-54

2nd Place Division
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Abel Ibarra
1:25:29
M 50-54

3rd Place Division
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Elias Garcia

1:26:00
M 55-59

1 st Place Division
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Ismael Ortiz
1:27:24
"Person Best"

Congrats!!!

Chris Quesada
1:27:41
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Flaco Mendoza
1:28:37

M 55-59

2nd Place Division
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Roberto "Kadafi" Perez
1:32:04
M 55-59

3rd Place Division

Melissa congratulates Kadafi

Californian International Marathon Dec 2 , 2007 Sacramento

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:18:00 +0000

JV FERNANDEZ
Half 1:24:11
Finish: 2:54:30
Pace: 06:39

Coach Ismael Favela

to be determined

Mario Oscal

to be determined

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FELIPE "Big Dogg" REYNOSO
Half 1:45:01
Finish 3:41:07

-BOSTON 2008 QUALIFIED-

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MARK KRISTULA
Half 1:45:01
Finish 3:34:31

Dave Matson

to be determined

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ROSA AREVALO

Finish: Sorry guys Rosa paid me good cash not to post her time.

Flashback Christmas Fun Runs

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:39:00 +0000

Happy Holidays to All WMR'S, Families and Friends

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 05:48:00 +0000

After Thanksgiving time, the lights go up in Griffith Park. You can run through the big light festival that Department of Water and Power put up for the holidays. There is about 1/2 mile of lights in shapes of elves, santas, reindeer, and LA landmarks. Christmas music playing the whole way through over a series of loudspeakers. This is a fun, holiday spirit kind of run that will definitely put the Wild Mountain Runners in the holiday spirit.

Photos taken by Chris Quesada on Thanksgiving night out with family

WMR's hit California Track and Running News

noreply@blogger.com (wmrchris) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 02:34:00 +0000

Volume 33
Number 6
Nov/Dec 2007

Silvia Mosqueda Defended her USA Masters in Paso Robles

(click on photo to enlarge)