2003 Results January February March April May June July August September October November December 03 May -- The Neighborhood Challenge 5k The Utopia women swept the Neighborhood Challenge leaving the men to sweep up after them on Saturday. Kari Gathen made the most of her Boston encore with an impressive victory and time. The top three women humbled PR Man who also had his streak ended at 14, he found solace in the bag of M&Ms' received for his third place age group finish. Mike M. was humbled by Susie Bacon who took 2nd in her age group, maybe Susie will share. Sue Mochrie turned in another good performance despite having her age group win streak broken. Mike when do we go shopping for our skirts? Team Utopia 5k results Kari Gathen 18:46 1st woman Kimberly DeRocco 19:33 2nd woman, 2nd in age Nancy Taormina 19:54 3rd woman, 1st in age Parker Race 20:33 3rd in age Penny Tisko 23:32 Susie Bacon 24:13 2nd in age Mike McLean 24:54 Susan Mochrie 29:11 04 May -- The Pittsburgh Marathon Congratulations to all those who ran so well at the Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday. Jamie Rodriguez and John Parisella learned the joys of racing 26.2 miles and achieved excellent results in their debut. Seasoned veterans Russ Lauer and Helen Shekerjian joined them to grind out impressive performances on a difficult course. Team Utopia Marathon results Jamie Rodriguez 2:28:34 11th place overall Russell Lauer 2:54:27 1st in age group John Parisella 3:10:08 3rd in age group Helen Shekerjian 3:28:26 3rd Masters Women 04 May -- The 26th Annual Bennington Road Races Not content to rest on her laurels, Kari traveled to Vermont on Sunday to run the 10 mile event at the 26th Annual Bennington Road Races. She made the trip worthwhile by winning the women's division and placing 5th overall. Charles Smullen also made the trek to participate in the 3.6 mile event. He also finished 5th overall and won his age group. Team Utopia 10 mile results Kari Gathen 1:06:45 Team Utopia 3.6 mile results Charles Smullen 21:19 04 May -- The Race for Literacy 2003 5k Adrian Soto took a break from his busy work schedule to participate in the Race for Literacy 2003 in Troy. He turned in a very respectable effort to place 2nd overall. Team Utopia 5k results Adrian Soto 17:51 09 May -- The Raider Classic, Colonie NY Team Utopia 5k results Kari Gathen 18:31 1st place overall Kim DeRocco 20:23 John King 21:58 Complete Results 10 May -- The Prospect Mt. 5.67 mile Road Race Team Utopia 5.67 mi. results Nancy Taormina 48:52 2nd in age Eric Bennett 49:26 Kari Gathen 49:51 2nd in age Kim DeRocco 49:59 3rd in age Tom Tift 50:42 Jim Moore 56:39 2nd in age Susan Mochrie 1:14:45 Complete Results 11 May -- The Scotiabank Half Marathon. Ottawa CA Team Utopia 1/2 Marathon results Carol Trombley 2:06:32 Complete Results 11 May -- The HMRRC Mother's Day 3.5 mile Race Team Utopia 3.5 mile results Susie Bacon 27:52 Susan Mochrie 32:56 Complete Results 17 May -- The Towpath 10k and 2 mile Races Team Utopia 10k results Sue Mochrie 66:07 3rd in age Team Utopia 2 mile results Charles Smullen 11:26 1st place 18 May -- The Bob Smith 5 mile Challenge Team Utopia 5 mile results Kari Gathen 30:28 2nd overall, 1st woman Phil Carducci 40:47 18 May -- The Hall of Fame 1/2 Marathon, Utica NY Team Utopia 1/2 Marathon results Eric Bennett 1:32:18 Jane Hawksley Ogle 1:41:06 1st in age group Complete Results 24 May -- The Voorheesville Memorial Day 15k Team Utopia 15k results Adrian Soto 57:00 1st place overall Kimberly Derocco 60:58 1st place female Kari Gathen 63:18 2nd place female Eric Bennett 64:02 2nd in age Parker Race 68:22 Al Maikels ??:?? 25 May -- The Vermont City Marathon, Burlington VT Team Utopia Marathon results Patrick Lynskey 3:39:47 Complete Results 25 May -- The Tour Du Parc 2003 5k Team Utopia 5k results Phil Borgese 20:55 2nd 40-44 John Parisella 21:02 1st 45-49 Nancy Taormina 22:08 3rd female Kimberly DeRocco 22:30 1st 30-34 Parker Race 24:02 Kari Gathen 24:30 2nd 30-34 Susan Mochrie 32:25 1st 45-49 Complete Results Pictures 26 May -- The Woodstock 5k and 15k Races These races were billed as the Wetsock 5k and 15k by Mike McLean. Looks like we have a couple of mudders as they did very well despite the weather conditions. Team Utopia 5k results Eric Bennett 19:53 1st 30-39 Mike McLean 23:17 Team Utopia 15k results Charles Smullen 56:30 3rd overall 5k Complete Results 15k Complete Results 28 May -- The Run If You Dare 5k, Mechanicville, NY Team Utopia 5k results Susan Mochrie 29:30 31 May -- The 25th Freihofer's Run for Women 5k Team Utopia 5k results Kari Gathen 18:38 3rd 30-34 Kim Derocco 19:20 Karen Dolge 19:30 Joan Paul 19:39 Nancy Taormina 19:53 Katie Roden 20:06 Schatzi Hall 20:48 Helen Shekerjian 21:01 Jane Hawksley Ogle 21:15 Jo-Ann Spinelli 22:37 Penny Tisko 23:13 Susan Mochrie 30:20 Gail Tagliaferro 33:56 Laurie Horan 35:18 E Lewanne Dudley 36:17 Team Utopia 5k team results Team Utopia Open Women 57:31 5th place Team Utopia Masters Women 1:01:45 5th place Complete Individual Results Complete USATF team Results Team Pictures