BTC Masters - The Club wins its first ever M50's National Team XC Title! Godwin & Bloomer win Individual Titles
Lorilynn Bloomer and Craig Godwin won Individual National Championships and the M50’s squad took the Team Championship at the US XC National Meet in San Diego January 18, 2020. John Clifford, Chris Cook, Matt Farley, Dan Franek, Craig Godwin, Eric Hartmann, Jeff McCormick, Wes Sealand, Paul Smith and Scott Tucker got the job done in this historic win. Farley was 3rd M50-54 and the lone 40’s runner Josh Gordon was 4th in the 40’s group. The Club hopes to build on this event and field full 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and even 70’s age group teams in San Francisco 2020.
Lorilynn Bloomer and Craig Godwin each won Individual National Championships and the M50’s squad took the Team Title at the National US XC Meet in San Diego January 18, 2020. John Clifford, Chris Cook, Matt Farley, Dan Franek, Craig Godwin, Eric Hartmann, Jeff McCormick, Wes Sealand, Paul Smith and Scott Tucker got the historic TEAM win. Godwin was 1st & Farley was 3rd M50-54 and the lone 40’s runner, Josh Gordon, was 4th in the 40’s group. Teammates enjoyed each other’s company along with some of our rivals in Sunny San Diego after the races. The Club will build on this event in other races throughout the year to come, and culminate it by fielding full 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and possibly a new 70’s age group team in San Francisco Club XC, 2020.
BTC MASTERS HEADED TO US XC NATIONALS in San Diego 1-18-2020! Potential for Historic Event
Thumbnail: BTC Masters Chris Cook and Eric Hartmann Training for USATF XC Nationals 2020.
The BTC Masters are kicking off 2020 at the US National XC Meet in San Diego January 18th! There is potential for a historic milestone for the Club: Its first National 50’s XC Championship. But it is just potential at this point. Leading the way for this 50’s team is BTC Masters Runner of the Year Craig Godwin who will be well supported by John Clifford, Chris Cook, Matt Farley, Dan Franek, Captain Eric Hartmann, Jeff McCormick, Captain Wes Sealand, Paul Smith and Scott Tucker. Excitement is high as the stars have aligned for this many of our still larger 50’s group to all be assembled and healthy (relatively) at the same time. The Club’s 40’s squad will be represented solely by the inimitable and mighty Josh Gordon. The Club’s Women’s Masters will similarly be represented solely by the the BTC Women’s Masters Runner of the Year and beloved teammate Lorilynn Bloomer.
BTC Masters take to the podium a Club XC Nationals for the 7th consecutive year!
BTC Masters take to the podium a Club XC Nationals for the 7th consecutive year. With the loss of 2 scorers from last year’s National Championship team and a slew of injuries to this crew, the BTC put together a formidable combination of 40’s and 50’s racers for a single team and surprised the XC Nation by landing on the podium for the 7th consecutive year. Thanks especially to 40’s John Howell, Greg Mitchell & Josh Gordon along with 50’s sensation Craig Godwin who were supported by 5th & 6th men Duncan Roberts (40’s) and Matt Farley (50’s), the Club took 3rd at Club XC Nationals in 2019. The team was rounded out by two age 55’s in Paul Smith and Wes Sealand running even farther down an age group. Another great result for the BTC Masters on the National scene.
BTC Masters take to the Podium a Club XC Nationals for the 7th consecutive year. With the loss of 2 scorers from last year’s National Championship team and a slew of injuries to this crew, the BTC put together a formidable combination of 40’s and 50’s racers for a single team and surprised the XC Nation by landing on the podium for the 7th consecutive year. Thanks especially to 40’s John Howell, Greg Mitchell & Josh Gordon along with 50’s sensation Craig Godwin who were supported by 5th & 6th men Duncan Roberts (40’s) and Matt Farley (50’s), the Club took 3rd at Club XC Nationals in 2019. The team was rounded out by two age 55’s in Paul Smith and Wes Sealand running even farther down an age group. Another great result for the BTC Masters on the National scene.
The Pennsylvania mud is still stuck to the spikes and singlets, but we are gearing up for the next stop in San Diego, but first the BTC annual Team Banquet is THURSDAY DECEMBER 19TH AT 6:30 PM at The TIGER WOODS BUILDING on the NIKE CAMPUS (opposite the Nike Sports Center across from Ronaldo Field) Dinner and drinks will be provided and there will be a cash bar. 2019 Team Highlights will be made for the Youth, Masters, Elites and Pros. Its a benefit of membership and a chance to celebrate the family of all branches of the Club!
Don’t forget Please consider joining the growing list of teammates who will represent the BTC in the San Diego sunshine at US Cross-Country 8K Nationals SATURDAY JANUARY 18TH in SAN DIEGO, CA. This is shaping up to be a big Club event with BTC 40’s, 50,s and 60’s all toeing the line. The race is at Mission Bay Park. Contact your team captains with questions. Registration: https://www.usatf.org/events/2020/2020-usatf-cross-country-championships/registration-information/usatf-cross-country-masters-registration
Bowerman Track Club Masters - Two Announcements re: Club Banquet 12-19-19 at Nike and Registration for US XC 8K Nationals 1-18-20.
BTC Masters - Our fearless crew of 9 XC Runners have yet to toe the Line at Club XC Nationals in PA, but already we have two important Club Announcements for all:
1.) The BTC annual Team Banquet is THURSDAY DECEMBER 19TH AT 6:30 PM at The TIGER WOODS BUILDING on the NIKE CAMPUS (opposite the Nike Sports Center across from Ronaldo Field) Dinner and drinks will be provided and there will be a cash bar. 2019 Team Highlights will be made for the Youth, Masters, Elites and Pros. Its a benefit of membership and a chance to celebrate the family of all branches of the Club!
2.) Please consider joining the growing list of teammates who will represent and bask in the San Diego sunshine at US Cross-Country 8K Nationals JANUARY 18TH in SAN DIEGO, CA. This is shaping up to be a big Club event with full BTC 40’s, 50,s and 60’s teams toeing the line. The race is at Mission Bay Park (see Map). Contact your team captains with questions. Registration: https://www.usatf.org/events/2020/2020-usatf-cross-country-championships/registration-information/usatf-cross-country-masters-registration.
BTC Masters - Our fearless crew of 9 XC Runners have yet to toe the Line at Club XC Nationals in PA, but already we have two important Club Announcements for two future Club Events:
1.) The BTC annual Team Banquet is THURSDAY DECEMBER 19TH AT 6:30 PM at The TIGER WOODS BUILDING on the NIKE CAMPUS (opposite the Nike Sports Center across from Ronaldo Field) Dinner and drinks will be provided and there will be a cash bar. 2019 Team Highlights will be made for the Youth, Masters, Elites and Pros. Its a benefit of membership and a chance to celebrate the family of all branches of the Club!
2.) Please consider joining the growing list of teammates who will represent and bask in the San Diego sunshine at US Cross-Country 8K Nationals SATURDAY JANUARY 18TH in SAN DIEGO, CA. This is shaping up to be a big Club event with full BTC 40’s, 50,s and 60’s teams toeing the line. The race is at Mission Bay Park (see Map). Contact your team captains with questions. Registration: https://www.usatf.org/events/2020/2020-usatf-cross-country-championships/registration-information/usatf-cross-country-masters-registration.
CLUB XC 2019
CLUB XC 2019 - The BTC Masters send a combination of 40’s and 50’s runners to Club XC Nationals. The Championship will be held on the fabled course at Lehigh University - the same site of the BTC Masters’ first Club National Championship in 2014!
CLUB XC 2019 - The BTC Masters send a combination of 40’s and 50’s runners to Club XC Nationals in 2019. The Championship race will be held on the fabled course at Lehigh University - The same site of the BTC Masters’ first Club National Championship in 2014. Four of the members of that 2014 squad return, including Individual National Champion Greg Mitchell along with John Howell, Josh Gordon and Matt Farley. The 2019 squad includes National 50’s Track Champion and record holder Craig Godwin, 55+ Regional Champ Paul Smith, 50’s Team Captain Wes Sealand and the Club’s newest and youngest 40’s member, Nick Martin.
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2019 Shamrock Run- Deadline 1/31!
Shamrock Run - Sunday, March 17th
The local Shamrock Run has always been a great event for all ages and distances. For anyone interested in running, make sure that when you sign up, you select the "Team Member" registration option for whatever race you are entering. When asked for the team name, enter "Bowerman". The deadline to sign up under our team is JANUARY 31st. For any youth athletes running we recommend that you stick to either the 5k distance or the Kids 1k.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, March 17th
Distances: Kids 1k, 5k, 8k, 15k, Half Marathon
Website/Registration:https://www.motivrunning.com/shamrock-run-portland/
Team Name: Simply Bowerman
Schedule:
Please note: start times subject to change.
5K Start Time: 8:00 am
15K Start Time: 8:55 am
Half Start Time: 9:20 am
Leprechaun Lap Start Time: 9:40 am
8K Start Time: 10:10 am
Stride Start Time: 10:30 am