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Robles and Sweitzer are victorious…21st West Indies Lab 5 Mile... October 15, 2005--St.Croix, Virgin Islands--The results of the 21^st Virgin Islands Pace Runners West Indies Lab 5 Mile road race show that male winner Juan Robles was able to improve on his time of two years ago when he was fourteen, by over a minute on the rolling east end course with a time of 29 minutes and 15 seconds. Duncan Shane took second place with a time of 31:26; Richard Jean Pierre was third in 34:21 for the masters title. Erica Sweitzer was the top women in the race with a time of 38:59; Rachel Witty was second in 42:57 and Louise Stapleton was third in 44:52 for the masters title for women. The Finishers Male: 1.Juan Robles, St. Croix Central High School 29:15; 2. Shane Duncan, 31:26; 3. Richard Jean Pierre 34:21 (31:03); 4. Collin Daugherty 36:02; 5. Mark Kennedy, 44:46 (38:16); 6. Larry Williams, 46:04 (36:71); 7. Fred Flint, 47:38 (43:70); 8. Jack Branch, 49:48 (40:50). The Finishers Female: 1.Erica Sweitzer, 38:59; 2. Rachel Witty, 42:57; 3. Louise Stapleton, 44:52 (42:54) * The times in Parentheses are age-adjusted and age-graded times for masters runners 35 and older. Jules Getting Back on Track Finishers in the 20^th running of the West Indies Lab 5 Mile Road Race in St. Croix 10/16/04 St. Croix, Virgin Islands--George Jules, one of the all-time top V.I. long distance runners, cruised through the 20^th running of the West Indies Lab 5 Mile Road Race on Saturday and was basically without competition as he clocked 30 minutes and 29 seconds for first place. Theresa Harper led the women for the first three miles of the race until Tish Dusich caught up with her for a tie for first place in 36:17 seconds. Patrick Joy was the second place male in 39:01; John Harper was third in 41:23; Milo Prochazka was fourth in 51:32 and Larry Williams was fifth in 51:33. Earthla Augustin was the second place female in 39:25 and Louise Stapleton was third in 51:32. The next event on the V.I.Pace Runners calendar is the 4-H Cross-Country Series on October 27 at 4pm University of the Virgin Islands St. Croix Campus. For more information call 340-777-0258 or 340-643-2557 or logon to http://virginislandspace.org The 19th Annual West Indies Lab/V.I.Pace Runners 5 Mile Road Race... A Tribute to Betsy & Bill Gladfelter... You can join in paying tribute to Bill and Betsy by showing up and running the race on Saturday of course...you can also send your thoughts to them on the web page set-up just for that... have a photo of them you would like to share? send it to: isv@mf.iaaf.org for Photo gallery...
High School Runner In Record-Breaking Run... in West Indies Lab 5 Miler... A Tribute to Betsy and Bill Gladfelter... 10/18/03 St.Croix, Virgin Islands--The race started where Bill and Betsy spent many of their most memorable times in St.Croix, near the entrance of the old Fairleigh Dickinson University-West Indies Lab and just off the shore of the ocean where much of their research and resources for teaching young minds in marine science were found. For five miles 14 year-old Juan Robles, a freshman at St.Croix Central High School, led a small field of runners to the finish in 30 minutes and 35 seconds (unofficial V.I. Junior Record).On this day, the race was as a tribute to both Betsy Gladfelter, one of the V.I.'s greatest long distance runners and former director of the WIL and her husband, Bill Gladfelter, a former professor at the lab and no doubt one of the V.I. greatest cyclists and endurance athletes ever. Robles followed the plan of his coach Chris Encarnacion and ran even six minute per mile pace. For some who were there Saturday to observe the occasion, Robles reminded them of Euliteria Martinez, also coached by Encarnacion, who several years ago as a high school runner, ran a race and course record for the event which still stands. Equally impressive was the performance of 13 year old Hansel Estepan of John H.Woodson Jr. High School who finished second for male runners in 35:24; Bob Halk was third in 37:28. Roger Hatfield was fourth in 39:07 and the first masters male finisher; Kamal Russell of Country Day School was fifth in 39:14. Newcomer Letitia Dusich had an impressive race as she completed the scenic yet hilly course in 34:09. Theresa Harper took second place with a 35:43; Earthla Augustin was third overall in 39:26. Sue Brown, V.I.’s top female cyclist and this year’s Pan Am Games representative for the V.I. cross the line together with Rachel Witty who last week ran a very impressive 3:16 marathon in the Chicago Marathon, it was their way of paying tribute. Following the race friends had words to say in tribute to the two honorees. John Harper and who also ran the race, told of some of the accomplishments Bill achieved as a cyclist and in pioneering international and championship competition for the Virgin Islands; Eugene Phipps who has known both Bill and Betsy longer than anyone at the race Saturday, spoke of how much the two would appreciate the occasion and how competitive they both were. He indicated how much they meant to those who came after them. Senator Ronald Russell, President of the Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation told how Betsy also was a pioneer for the V.I. as she was the first woman to run in the World Cross-Championships and is the only one to have run in two of those championships: at Meadowlands, New Jersey in 1984 and Neuchatel, Switzerland in 1986. He praised Bill for his accomplishments as a cyclists and triathlete as the dominant triathlete for many years in the V.I. He noted the significance of the teaching and scientific research for the overall benefit of the Virgin Islands. He stated that he would introduce legislation to honor both of them in the V.I. Legislature. Wallace Williams, Founder of the Virgin Islands Pace Runners stated that it was fitting that this tribute to friends, fellow long distance runners and the husband and wife scientists would come on the 25th Anniversary of V.I.Pace and the 40th Anniversary of the Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation. "Southgate Pond" he stated "is right near the finish line for this event which was originated when I approached Bill and Betsy with the idea of having an event that would give the students the opportunity to join local participants in a fun yet challenging event". It is ironic that the Betsy recently gave a lecture at the University of the Virgin Islands St.Croix Campus for the St.Croix Environmental Association on Birds at Southgate Pond. Bill was in attendance and following the lecture shared his experience with treatment he is currently receiving for cancer. For more information on the tribute to Betsy and Bill Gladfelter, logon to: http://virginislandspace.org The Finishers Male: 1.Juan Robles 30:35; 2.Hansel Estepan 35:24; 3. Bob Halk 37:28; 4. Roger Hatfield 39:07; 5. Kamal Russell 39:14; 6. Jody Starr 39:21; 7. John Harper 40:09; 8. Teddy Seymour 40:42; 9. Khalil Jacobs-El 42:27; 10. Doug Brady 47:08; 11. Ray Lutz 47:24; 12. Bernard King 54:22 The Finishers Female: 1.Letitia Dusich 34:09; 2. Theresa Harper 35:43; 3. Earthla Augustin 39:26; 4. Sue Brown 39:33 Rachel Witty 39:33; 6. Theresa Stampen 51:16
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The 19th Annual West Indies Lab/V.I.Pace Runners 5 Mile Road Race... A Tribute to Betsy & Bill Gladfelter... You can join in paying tribute to Bill and Betsy by showing up and running the race on Saturday of course...you can also send your thoughts to them on the web page set-up just for that... have a photo of them you would like to share? send it to: isv@mf.iaaf.org for Photo gallery... Saturday October 18, 6am East End Road (entrance to WIL/Yacht Club) Entry Fee:$5.00 Course: Rolling—Point-to-Point, Finish Southgate Pond... Distance: 5 Miles Awards—To top finishers, male and female Organized by: The Virgin Islands Pace Runners Sanctioned by: The Virgin Islands Track & Field Federation RELEASE—WAIVER—STATEMENT OF FITNESS I entering this footrace, hereby attest that I have trained adequately for and am in proper physical condition, as ascertained by a licensed physician, to run approximately 5 miles in high heat and humidity with limited traffic control on public and private roads and grounds. I further release all sponsors, volunteers and organizers from all claims resulting from loss, injury or illness resulting from my participation in this race and give permission to use my name and/or picture in any account of this race. Print Name:____________________________________Age:___Sex:___Federation#:_____ Mailing Address:___________________________________________Phone:____________ Your organization, school, Club:_____________Country of Residence:_________________ E-Mail:__________________ Signature:______________________________________________Date:____________ Signature of parent or guardian if you are under 18 years of age______________________________________________________Date:_________