Iowa Momentum Magazine

Lots going on the last weekend of January!

2011-01-26T05:16:00.001-08:00

You'll want to pick up an Iowa Momentum Magazine so you have the complete schedule in writing - but for a quick reminder - here's the scoop:

28-30 Okaboji Winter Games
28 Iowa Bicycle Summit
28 Iowa State Snowshoe Championships, night hike
29 Iowa State Snowshoe Championship Races, Cedar Falls
29 Healthy Living Expo, Des Moines
29 Healthy Living Expo Roller Race, Des Moines
29 RAGBRAI Route Announcement Party, Des Moines
29 North Dodge Athletic Club Indoor Triathlon, Iowa City
29 Iowa Winter Games Cross Country Ski Race, Dubuque
29 Livestrong Indoor Bike Ride, West Des Moines

30 Iowa Winter Games 5K Run, Dubuque
30 Icebreaker YMCA Indoor Triathlon, Windsor Hts

Catch up with adventurer Charlie Wittmack

2010-12-29T19:00:00.000-08:00

DATE CHANGE!
New Date: Thursday January 13th.
Noon and 5:30pm

2010-09-28T20:13:00.001-07:00

October Momentum hits the stands Sept. 29. An awesome cover of Iowa Kidstrong runners by Tobin Bennett.

G88 Results

2010-08-05T06:34:00.000-07:00

When you throw something together at the last minute, make it free and low-key, but add in the opportunity to help someone in need, you just really don't know what will happen.

We put G88 (an 88K gravel ride/race) together as a result of the Mullet Classic MTB race being postponed due to a tornado in Indianola and gave the opportunity for people donate some cash to Gayla Tighe who suffered a spinal cord injury during the tornado.

42 people showed up with their bikes and checkbooks on a cool August morning. All said and done, $691 was raised to help Gayla with her recovery efforts. Word is that she's shuffling up to 30 feet with the aid of her walker - good news - but she's got a long road. We are glad to help in some small way.

The race, through hilly Madison County, started with a couple miles of neutrality, but once we crossed Jordan Creek Parkway, the fireworks began, as did the first of the endless hills. By Booneville things had broken up into a large group in front, followed by several small groups and individuals.

Things got interesting when the front group, or most of them, took the wrong turn off 105th, while Rick Blackford, having GPS'd the whole route,went the right way.

Realizing their mistake, most of the front group rode the course backwards, while some just turned it into a ride. Meeting up at mile 15, the race took on a new look as the two 'races' came together. As this was just a fun, impromptu race/ride - we all said 'whatever!' and let it unfold again.

Blackford stayed ahead, but somehow met up with a small group left over from the front pack. They rode on to the finish line together with Blackford taking the win.

The top three women, Lisa Vetterlein, Katie Fistler and Dee Mable, ended up in a group of eight that was content to complete the ride together. In the end, the hills broke the group up, leaving Mable and Vetterlein to duke out the hilly final mile, Mable pulling away over the top of the biggest hill, holding on for the win.

Thanks to everyone who came out to ride and help Gayla with her mounting medical bills. We'll look forward to doing it again at the State Gravel Road Championships on October 9 at Honey Creek Resort. www.tworiverstouringco.com for details.

1. Rick Blackford 3:15
2. Kris Kunze 3:15*
3. John Newell 3:15* (first mountain biker)
4. Andy Bach 3:15*
5. Steve Robinson 3:19*
6. Jerome Rewerts 3:19*
7. Chris Maharry 3:35*
8. Rob Versteegh 3:35*
9. Chad Vandelune 3:38*
10. TJ Davis 3:38
11. Dee Mable 3:39 (First female)
12. Perry Leysens 3:39
13. Lisa Vetterlein 3:39* (First female mountain biker)
14. Dave Mable 3:40
15. Katie Fistler 3:43
16. Ben Fistler 3:43
17. Ryan VanHouweling 3:49
18. Jeremy Sievers 3:49
19. Matt McCutchen 3:52 (First Single Speed)
20. Steve Wiseman 4:07
21. Brad Kruse 4:18
22. Scotty Sumpter 4:18
23. Kyle Sedor 4:20 (2nd Single Speed)
24. Taylor Webb 4:20
25. Courtney Hilton 4:43
26. Dan Bach 4:44
27. Nancy Leysens 4:45
28. Nick Larsen 4:46 (3rd Single Speed)
29. Lacey Douglas 4:46
30. Nick Woolly 5:15
31. Sherry Robinson

A couple of notes on results. First, the time is approximate, but relatively correct between riders and secondly, the * denotes riders who went backwards, but covered the same distance. We(those who rode) are all good with it.

Thanks to all who joined us and thanks to these fine folks for supporting the prizing:
Ride EZ Chamois Cream and Sunscreen
Momentum Fall Cycling Festival (State Gravel Championships)
Mullet Classic MTB Race
East Village Criterium
Capital City Cross

Peace - Dave
Dave Mable, Editor
Iowa Momentum Endurance Sports Magazine
www.iowamomentum.com

Scheel's Dordan Creek Duathlon This Sunday!

2010-05-11T07:19:00.000-07:00

Kick off the multi-sport season at this very well organized run-bike-run duathlon sponsored by one of our original advertisers, Scheel's.

As the second race in the season long multi-sport Flatland Race Series, this race is the first for Flatlanders to flex their cycling muscle.

Transition, as well as the Start and Finish line are located on the south side of Jordan Creek Mall, on the east side of the lake. The run course heads east and north around the mall, with a turn-around in front of Scheels. After a 2 mile run, racers will head out on their bike, heading south on Jordan Creek Parkway, to Booneville Road, heading west on what is also a good portion of the Hy-Vee triathlon bike course. After the 18 mile ride, racers then repeat the run to Scheels and back, with a final loop around the lake, completing 2.5 miles, to the finish line.

On-line registration is open until midnight Wednesday, May 12. After that, you can register on Saturday, May 15th at the Scheels indoor Mall entrance. No race-day registration is available.

Race start time is 8:00 A.M. Sunday May 16.

"Thou Shall Not Pass", By Tim Ek

2010-04-29T07:15:00.000-07:00

This is a great story of the Trans-Iowa V6 by Tim Ek - enjoy.

"Thou Shall Not Pass"

2010-04-27T19:05:00.001-07:00

Look for the brightly colored May Momentum on the racks on April 28!

2010-04-24T17:50:00.001-07:00

Guitar Ted has called the race. Road and weather conditions are so bad that the race was called for riders safety.

2010-04-24T16:11:00.001-07:00

A quick update.

Miser and Gorilla still lead after CP2. Either 5 or 9 others still in. Working on details.

The Latest from Iowa Gravel Roads

2010-04-24T11:28:00.000-07:00

As the race promoter reserves the right to re-route the course, Guitar Ted and Dave Pals came to a muddy, nearly impassable section of 'B' level road that they agreed to route around. In the time it took to grab the stakes and ribbons to mark the reroute, race leaders Joe Meiser and John Gorilla snuck through and onto the B road. Not realizing what had happened, the course was re-marked and Ted and Pals waited for the leaders. Soon, the first chase group came through and turned on to the new course.

Pals and Ted instantly realized that the leaders had snuck onto the B road - and were fighting the mud - un-able to drive in, due to the mud, it just had to stay as it was - there could be new leaders where the two courses came together.

Fortunately, Meiser and Gorilla had a sizable lead, and were able to stay in front on the other side of the detour, but the gap had closed. The second group, including Charlie Tri, Charlie Farrow, Charles Parsons and Corey 'Cornbread' Godfrey (maybe one or two others) continues to chase. Iowan's Dennis Grelk and Lance Andre, as well as Nebraska rider Matt Gersib are chasing in a third group.

Behind the third group, riders are stretched out single file for miles and are struggling against the wind.

According to Guitar Ted, the wind is slowing and the road surface is hardening, but it's still a long race.

2010-04-24T09:57:00.003-07:00

d more. Steve Fuller has called it a day. Tough leg, with nearly 90 miles into that strong east wind.

More later.

2010-04-24T09:57:00.001-07:00

2009 trans-Iowa winner, Joe Meiser, has partnered with John Guerilla and the two have pulled away from the rest. Chasing are Troy Krouse, Matt Gerseib an

Trans-Iowa update

2010-04-24T07:31:00.000-07:00

24 cleared the first checkpoint at Monroe by 8:00am. Steve Fuller, of Des Moines, was the last with 2 minutes to spare. Other Iowans to make it past include Ben Shockey, Dennis Grelk, Mike Johnson, Jeremy Fry and Joe Mann.

The lead group, who passed through the check point with a sizable lead, consisted of Joe Meiser, John Gurrila, and Charles Parsons. The tandem duo, who've finished the 2400 mile Great Divide race (and must have a rock solid marriage!) are Jay and Tracy Petervary and they made the cut off and are headed to checkpoint 2. Others filtering through include Matt Gersieb, Cornbread (Cory Godfrey), Troy Krause and Twin Six owner Ryan Carlson,

Checkpoint 2 is an 87 mile leg to What Cheer, and is due east from Monroe. Riders have until 4:00pm to make the checkpoint. The sun has come out, but there is a strong breeze out of the south-east, which will make the 87 mile leg a challenge.

Stay tuned!

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make it through with one other rider with only 4 minutes to spare.

2010-04-24T06:33:00.001-07:00

24 officially went on from CP #1. Joe Meiser lead a small group in front. Others stragled in one/two at a time. Des Moines rider Steve Fuller was last to

2010-04-24T06:11:00.001-07:00

As of 8:00 25 riders had made it through the first checkpoint. Amazing to have a 350 mile race cut in half in the first 45 miles. Tough day.

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ft until the checkpoint closes.

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An early morning storm has wreaked havock on the Trans-Iowa field. As of 7:30am, only 9 of the 58 riders have pasrd through checkpoint #1. Only 15 min le

2010-04-23T17:06:00.001-07:00

Report from Trans-Iowa: about 60 of the 75 registered made it to the pre-race meeting. Riders are anxious about the wind and rain for the 330 mile gravel race.

A little history from Iowa City's Old Cap Crit!

2010-04-23T11:54:00.001-07:00

This should get you excited for Sunday!

2010-04-23T06:38:00.001-07:00

Weekend updates from Momentum Mobile!

A Record Day at the Drake Relays

2010-04-22T20:04:00.000-07:00

APRIL 22, 2010
THREE RECORDS SET AT DRAKE RELAYS

DES MOINES, IOWA -- Reigning U.S. national champion Diana Pickler opened the Drake Relays by setting a record in the heptathlon Thursday.

Three hours later high school seniors Katie Flood and Hannah Willms made their final Drake Relays high school appearances one for the ages by each setting national leading prep marks within 30 minutes of their specialities Thursday at Drake Stadium.

Pickler recorded the best heptathlon mark by an American this spring with 6,040 points. It ranks as the second best in world, just trailing the mark of 6,086 points by Canada's Ruky Abdulai at Mt. SAC Relays last Saturday.

Flood of Dowling Catholic ran the fastest high school outdoor girls' 3,000 time in the United States this year of 9:43.39, bettering previous the 2010 prep best of 9:45.71 by Emily Lipari, Roslyn, N.Y.

It also was a Drake Relays record, bettering her mark of 9:44.96 set as a sophomore in 2007.

Willms of Dike-New Hartford posted the best high school outdoor girls' high jump mark in the United States this year at 6-1, topping the previous 2010 prep best of 5-11.5 by Ashley Smith from Millikan, Calif.

She also bettered her previous Iowa all-time state record of 6-0.25 set last year.

Pickler won all three events on the final day, capturing the long jump at 20 feet 1.75 inches, the javelin at 135-9, while winning the 800 in 2:16.73.

"That makes it fun, the history of the Drake Relays, to be on the board," said Pickler, who was 11th in the 2009 World Championships. "I was shooting for that going into the 800, so it made it exciting. I'm honored to get that and kind of move forward from here."

It marked the third straight year the Drake Relays heptathlon mark has been broken. Olympian Jacquelyn Johnson set the 2009 record of 6,020 points bettering the previous meet record of 5,788 points by Fiona Asigbee from Columbia, Mo., in 2008.

Minnesota senior R.J. McGinnis captured the decathlon with 7,319 points to edge freshman teammate Jack Szmanda who scored 7,284. Defending champion Mat Clark no heighted in the pole vault and withdrew.

Willms, who won her third straight Drake Relays crown, also eclipsed her previous Drake Relays record of 5-11 set last year.

The Washington bound-Flood became just the third high school athlete in Drake Relays history to win an event four times, joining Debbie Carroll of Collins, who won the 100 yard dash from 1971-74 and Abby Emsick from Lewis Central of Council Bluffs who won discus from 1999-2002.

In her last appearance at Drake Stadium, Flood ran the nation's top high school girls time in the 15,00 at 4:31.38 April 10 at the Jim Duncan Invitational.

Brothers Martin Kirui and Barnabas Kirui from Mississippi won the 3,000 steeplechase and 5,000-meter runs, respectively.

It marked Martin's third victory in the steeplechase in the last four years. He posted a winning time of 8:46.68, which was best in the event at Drake since Dmitry Drozdov of Iowa State was clocked in 8:39.66 in 1994. Kirui also won Drake Relays steeplechase in 2007 and 2008. Barnabas Kirui won the 5,000 in 14:14.49.

Photo by Todd Steinberg www.tsteinphoto.com

Drake Relays Opens With The Grand Blue Mile

2010-04-20T20:53:00.001-07:00

KENYA'S LALANG RUNS BLISTERING 3:53.33 IN DRAKE'S GRAND BLUE MILE

DES MOINES, IOWA -- The 101st running of the Drake Relays got off to a sterling start as Kenya's Boaz Lalang posted the second-fastest outdoor mile time in the world running a personal best of 3 minutes 54.33 seconds to win the inaugural Grand Blue Mile Tuesday night.

Former Kansas State NCAA All-American Amy Mortimer captured the women's invitational championship in 4:34.91.

More than 1,600 participants, in six different divisions, ran the mile course in downtown Des Moines with the temperature at 72 degrees for the first race.

"I knew this mile would be good for me," said Lalang, who advanced to the semifinal round in the 800 in the 2008 Olympics. "I was feeling great in the last 200 (meters) and knew I was going to win but I didn't know it was going to be fast like that.

"Going in, I just wanted to break four minutes," added Lalang, who trains with two-time Olympic medalist Bernard Lagat in Tucson, Ariz.

Both Lalang and Lagat will run in the men's invitational mile as part of the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium Saturday.

"There is really no way to know how a road mile will play out and you can't know your pace, " said Andy McClary, who finished second. "I tried to get him (Boaz) but he had too much of a kick for me."

Peter van der Westhuizen of South Africa was third followed by Alex McClary, while Rob Meyers was fifth and Ben Rosario sixth.

Lauren Hagans was second in the women's invitational. Meghan Armstrong was third followed by Nicole Edwards, fourth; Laua Januszewski, fifth; Marie Schofer, sixth; and Racheal Marchand, seventh.

"I went out really hard and was pretty much in pain from 100 meters out," said Mortimer, who was ranked No. 9 in the U.S. in the 1,500 last year. "But I have been doing a lot of strength work lately so I was able to keep going. I loved it. You just can get out there and go for it with no pushing and shoving. And with my long stride I loved all that space."

FULL RESULTS

Time to start blogging!

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Thursday, the 25th of February, we celebrated our launch with a party at Des Moines University. Shane Goodman, the Publisher at Big Green Umbrella Media, was on hand to kick the evening off, while Dave and Dee Mable, Editor and Account Exec. thanked each Advertiser in the Premier Issue. Cartoonist Brian Duffy spent some time at the podium, excited to have an outlet for his 'active' cartoons and international Adventurer Charlie Wittmack, told stories of dreaming big dreams and taking some time to distance yourselves from the static in our lives now and again.

The party moved downtown to El Bait Shop for post-launch festivities. Josh Lukin's was kind enough to pass out specialty made New York Life pint glasses to all in attendance, and presented a toast to the new magazine with a shot of Templeton Rye!

Iowa's only dedicated endurance sports magazine is currently on newstands around Central Iowa. We hope you enjoy it, and please, thank, and utilize, our advertisers

For advertising inquiries, contact Dee Mable, dee@dmcityview.com
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Welcome To Iowa's New Home For Endurance Sports!

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Iowa is ready.

IOWA IS READY!!

7,500 of you run the Living History Farms race in the cold and wet of November.
3,500 of you challenge yourselves at the Hy-Vee Triathlon.
7,500 of you participate in the Des Moines Marathon events.
6,000 of you have created the largest 20k in the county.
1,200 of you get muddy at the Jingle Cross races in Iowa City
10,000 of you ride in the largest cross-state bike ride in the World.

Iowa IS ready!

Ready for what?

An Iowa based monthly magazine just for you! That’s what!

Momentum Magazine is on it’s way to keep you entertained with stories about you, about your events – and about how you can improve as an athlete!

Published by Big Green Umbrella Media, Iowa Momentum Endurance Sports Magazine will be distributed in sporting good stores, fitness centers, grocery stores and events throughout the state 10 times per year. It will be chock full of entertaining and enriching stories of Iowan’s and their events. Here, you’ll also find information on nutrition, the latest products, a full event calendar, results from recent races and photos! Lot’s and lots of photos! Photos of you! Cartoonist and cyclist Brian Duffy is back with a monthly cartoon too!

Advertising opportunities are available to promote your business or event. 10,000 copies will be distributed throughout Iowa. Momentum is a free magazine, supported by it’s advertisers. From one eighth of a page to full page spots are available. Contact Dee Mable, Account Executive, at dee@dmcityview.com for more information.

Momentum Magazine is proud to be the primary print media sponsor of the Flatland Multisport Series, a season long race series in central Iowa. The Flatland Series races include: Red Flannel Run, Jordan Creek Duathlon, Copper Creek Triathlon, Big Creek Triathlon and Spook Cross Cyclo-cross races. Flatland Series Details

For editorial or photographic submissions, contact Dave Mable, Editor at dave@dmcityview.com.

Our first issue is due to be published for the first of March 2010 – don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of the historic first issue! Contact Dee today!