August Results and Grad Interviews

Sunset Series #3

Once again, Marauders and Alumni made a strong showing at the third of the Sunset Series, presented by Runner's Den. Many of the Mac athletes were using it as a test to measure fitness from training thus far, as we are slowly gearing up for Cross Country season.

Sunset Series #3

August 12, 2015, Hamilton ON

4. Blair Morgan               16:00.23
9. Andrew Beardsall        16:37.58
10. Peter Wilson              16:50.57
18. Chelsea Mackinnon  18:22:32
21. Emily Nowak            18:40.99

For full results, see HERE

Training Camps

The athletes organize their own training camps to jumpstart the Cross Country Season. This year, both teams will be travelling to the metropolis of Yarker, ON, about 30 minutes north-west of Kingston. The ladies have their mini training camp this weekend, the men head up next weekend.

Grad Interviews

Two of our graduating athletes agreed to answer a few questions about their time at McMaster and their future plans.

Check out the videos below:

Grad Interview 2015: Brandon Huzevka

                                                 

                                                   Grad Interview 2015: Kierstin Myers

The complete list of Graduating Marauders from McMaster Cross Country and Track are as follows:

Men:

Brandon Huzevka (employed as a project controls engineer for Imperial Oil in Sarnia)

Jeff Mah (accepted to Medial School at Queen's University)
Nick Bomers (transferring to Royal Military College in Kingston)

Women:

Kara McPherson (employed as a Kinesiologist in Richmond Hill)

Lizz Hodgson (employees as an Engineer at Ontario Power Generation in St. Catherines)

Kierstin Myers (studying for Physiotherapy Compentecy Examination and looking for employment)

Megan Beverley (completing an internship as an Economist and accepted at Queen's Law School for Fall 2016)

We are sad to see them go but wish them all the best in their future endeavours. Come back for a visit and a run sometime soon!

Weekly Results July 28-August 2

Sunset Series Race #2

Runner's Den's Sunset Series Race #2 saw two Marauders break the previous 5km course record in another tight finish for the weekend. Jordan Bierema (Alum) and Alex Green finished 1-2 while Peter Wilson, Noah Fleming (Alum) and Larry Abbott (Alum) rounded out the first-through-fifth Marauder sweep.

Sunset Series Race #2

Hamilton, ON, July 28th, 2015

1. Jordan Bierema      15:39.04    Course Record
2. Alex Green             15:42.35
3. Peter Wilson           16:41.87
4. Noah Fleming        16:43.96
5. Larry Abbott          16:50.61
15. Greg Lariviere      18:29.66

Full Results Here

Triathlon Ontario Provincial Championships

This past weekend, our triathletes capped off their season at the Triathlon Ontario Draft Legal Provincial Championships. Again, there were a number of strong performances, with 5 McMaster team members/alumni within the top 10, in the U23/Elite Men. The Forbes twins switched leads again as Austen Forbes won silver in a tight finish, and Taylor Forbes won bronze.

We are also excited to share news that soon-to-be Marauder, Elise Bolger took home the title of Junior Provincial Champion! Elise has had a very strong season including a number of podium finishes in Overall Female categories in different triathlon races. She will be a very strong addition to the Women's Cross Country team this coming fall!

Elise Bolger, Jr Provincial Champion

Triathlon Ontario Draft Legal Provincial Championships

Ottawa, ON, August 1st, 2015

U23/Elite Men

2. Austen Forbes     57:53.3

3. Taylor Forbes      58:06.6

5. John Rasmussen   59:14.7

8. Reid Burrows       1:00:12.4

10. David Hopton    1:03:09.2 

Junior Provincial Women 

1. Elise Bolger       1:07:07.7

Full Results Here:    Men    Women

PanAmerican Junior Championships

Two Harbour Track-affiliated athletes had the honour of competing in a national singlet this weekend in Edmonton at the 2015 PanAmerican Junior Track and Field Championships.

Evelyne Guay, 800m Bronze Medallist

Evelyne Guay won a bronze medal in the women's 800m in a time of 2:08.52, as well as a bronze in the 4x400m relay.

Sergio Raez competed for Peru in the men's 5000m, finishing 9th in a time of 15:16.99.

Although the pair aren't McMaster athletes per se, we are very proud of them and happy to have been part of the process that helped them succeed!

Full Results from the competition can be found HERE

Charlotte Ward, interview after Sprint Finals

World Orienteering Championships

Orienteering athlete, Charlotte Ward (featured in our article Hamilton Twilight Meet #2 Recap, Results and Friends Abroad #1) competed at the 2015 World Orienteering Championships on Sunday.  The 3.8km Sprint Final had the athletes winding through urban roads and alleyways in a high-speed chase. Charlotte finished 17th, in a time of 15:27.8, and was the first British athlete across the line. Congratulations Charlotte!

Results HERE