2010 Marathons

Jan. 9, 2010
Salem Ultra Marathon
     
Jan. 23, 2010
1-2-3 Footrace Marathon - Boone, NC
     

 

2009 MARATHONS
Jan. 10, 2009
Salem Ultra Marathon
March 28, 2009
Ellerbe Marathon
May 2, 2009
NC Marathon
June 6, 2009
Hickory Half-Marathon
July 11, 2009
Grandfather Mtn. Marathon
Aug. 23, 2009
Wild Hare Marathon
Sept. 19, 2009
Hinson Lake Marathon Plus
Sept. 26, 2009
Hiddenite Half-Marathon
October 3, 2009
Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon
October 24, 2009
Ridge to Bridge Marathon
November 28, 2009
Derby Ultra Marathon
December 12, 2009
Thunder Road Marathon
MARATHON MANIACS      

 

2008 MARATHONS

March 29, 2008
Ellerbe Marathon
May 3, 2008
NC Half-Marathon
July 12, 2008
Grandfather Mtn. Marathon
Sept. 13, 2008
Danville Half-Marathon
Sept. 27, 2008
Hiddenite Half-Marathon
October 25, 2008
Ridge to Bridge Marathon
Nov. 29, 2008
Derby Ultra Marathon
 

 

MARATHONERS COMPLETE SECOND FRIGID MARATHON IN 15 DAYS
January 23, 2010

 
Joe Sinclair and Silvana Temblador successfully completed their second icy marathon in Boone on January 23, 2010.  Running in the very first Boone Marathon Series 1-2-3, both runners finished in 5 hours and 29 minutes while competing with freezing and icy conditions.  Although others attempted to run the 26.2 mile event, only five runners completed the course. 

 

ULTRA MARATHONERS OVERCOME BRUTAL ARCTIC BLAST!
January 9, 2010

 

Joe Sinclair, Silvana Temblador, and Michelle Hepler challenged each other to successfully run over 31 miles in extreme arctic cold.  With temperatures hovering near 12 degrees and the wind chill near zero, the three runners began their tough 31 plus mile race wrapped in layers of running attire.  Six hours and 31 minutes later, the three crossed the finish line together battling health and weather challenges.  Each runner finished with no major injuries and successfully met the challenge of this ultra tough event.  Since March, 2008, Joe has completed fifteen marathons of at least 25.2 miles or greater, while Silvana has completed ten and Michelle has completed six events.  

 

MARATHON ORGANIZATION RANKS SINCLAIR AT STATE AND WORLD-WIDE LEVELS

 

A world-wide organization that requires rigid marathon qualifying for membership has provided rankings for over 2,000 veteran marathoners from seventeen countries.  The organization is Marathon Maniacs (www.marathonmaniacs.com).  A basic requirement for acceptance is to either successfully complete two 26.2 mile marathons in 16 days or less, or to successfully complete three 26.2 mile marathons in 90 days or less.   Joe Sinclair met this requirement in early 2009 by completing two ultra marathons (over 31 miles each) and one 26.2 mile marathon all in less than eighty days.  From January, 2009 through December, 2009, Sinclair successfully completed eight full marathons and two ultra marathons--in addition to two half marathons, three 5k races and one 10k race during the year.  The completion of ten marathons earned him a North Carolina ranking of fourth overall and third in male competition statewide out of over twenty marathoners who qualified for the organization within the state.  World-wide, Sinclair ranked 218th out of over 2,000 mathoners from seventeen countries. 

 

 

CHARLOTTE MARATHONERS FINISH STRONG IN FRIGID CONDITIONS

Joe Sinclair, Silvana Temblador
Joe Sinclair & Silvana Temblador

December 12, 2009 - Joe Sinclair and Silvana Temblador continued their endless marathon endurance races by successfully completing the Charlotte Thunder Road Marathon on December 12, 2009.  With temperatures in the mid to upper twenties, Joe and Silvana fought freezing conditions to post some of their best times ever!  Joe and Silvana both finished in four hours and fifty two minutes.  This was a personal best for Silvana and for Joe, and marked his second best finish of the eleven full 26.2 mile marathons completed since March, 2008.   Frigid conditions forced many runners out of the race and many who remained fought severe cramping and other cold-related problems.  Both runners finished strong and in excellent condition.

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31.5 MILE ULTRA MARATHON PRODUCES PERSONAL BEST RECORDS


Derby Ultra Marathon
November 28, 2009


Joe & Silvana finished this event beating his last year's time by 35 minutes.  Congratulations!!

On November 28, 2009, Joe Sinclair and Silvana Temblador successfully completed the hilly 31.5 mile Derby Ultra Marathon, finishing together and beating their last year's time at the event by 35 minutes.  Their six hour sixteen minute finish was also a personal best in all ultra marathons of at least thirty one miles completed by Joe.  Starting in thirty degree weather, the runners encountered 25 miles of paved roads and almost seven miles of muddy, dirt roads.  Both runners finished in good condition.  This was the eighth endurance of at least 26 miles or longer since 2008 for Silvana and the thirteenth endurance race of twenty six miles or longer since 2008 for Joe. 

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STATESVILLE RUNNERS FINISH STRONG IN TAR HEEL 5K RACE
October 31, 2009

On October 31, 2009, Gladys Lippard, Robert Locke, and Joe Sinclair successfully completed the 3.1 mile Tar Heel 5k Race in Statesville by each earning first place medals for their finish.  Gladys finished in 27 minutes, Joe in 26 minutes, and Robert in 25 minutes in the cool, rainy, foggy weather--with all three finishing in the overall top twenty runners who entered the race.  This short distance race was a real change from the usual long distance races that each have been running--races averaging from 13 to 32 miles in length.

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MARATHONERS ESTABLISH NEW PERSONAL RECORDS
October 24, 2009 - Ridge to Bridge Marathon

October 24, 2009 - Brent Roach, Gladys Lippard, and Joe Sinclair ran the 26.2 mile Ridge To Bridge Marathon  in the mountains of Western North Carolina.  In temperatures ranging from 58 to 73 degrees with windy conditions, each runner established new records for themselves.  Brent ran his first sub-five hour marathon, finishing in 4 hours and 53 minutes.  This was over 30 seconds per mile faster than his Salem Lake Ultra in January.  Gladys completed her fourth marathon event in ten weeks, including three full marathons.  She beat her best previous time by 33 minutes, finishing at 4 hours 59 minutes.   Joe completed his fourth marathon event in five weeks, including three full marathons, and finished with his best time ever in a marathon event, crossing the finish line in 4 hours and 50 minutes. 
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  MILWAUKEE LAKEFRONT MARATHON
October 3, 2009


Joe Sinclair finishes 26.2 mile Milwaukee marathon in 5 hrs. 2 min.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin -- On a windy, cool day along the shores of Lake Michigan, Joe Sinclair joined 2,900 other marathoners in running the 26.2 mile Lakefront Marathon.   Finishing with an unofficial time of 5 hours and 2 minutes, his best of the year, it marked the third marathon event completed in 16 days.  For 2009, this was his seventh marathon completed and ninth overall marathon event.  This was the 29th running of this big well-organized event and has to rank as one of the best marathons in the midwest.
 

 

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PERSONAL MILESTONES ACHIEVED AT HIDDENITE

 
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Michelle Hepler, Robert Locke, Mark Whitaker, Gladys Lippard and Joe Sinclair

September 26, 2009 - Five Statesville runners each achieved personal accomplishments at the Hiddenite Half Marathon.  Running in wet, soggy conditions, each runner crossed the finish line with their best finish at the event.  Robert Locke and Mark Whitaker ran the event in two hours six minutes, Michelle Hepler did her best ever for a half marathon at two hours five minutes, Gladys Lippard also recorded her best half marathon time of two hours twelve minutes.  Joe Sinclair, running in his third Hiddenite marathon event recorded his best time of two hours eleven minutes for that particular event.   

 

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 Runners Overcome New Challenges To Complete 27.4 Mile "Marathon Plus"
 September 19, 2009

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Hinson Lake 27.4 Mile Marathon Plus

 

September 19, 2009 - Running in a snake infested swampland with a heat index approaching ninety degrees, Joe Sinclair, Silvana Temblador, and Gladys Lippard successfully completed their "marathon plus more" at Hinson Lake in Rockingham. Runners also fought mosquitoes, hornets, spiders, and lizards they encountered along the trails.  Joe had a bloody fall at mile seven as he tripped over rocks in the trail and continued his run as the bleeding stopped.  Silvana and Gladys once again proved their extreme running abilities as they all finished together in a very acceptable time of six hours and nine minutes, given the challenging conditions.   All runners appeared in good physical condition at the finish of the race.

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 RUNNERS COMPLETE RARE AUGUST MARATHON

August 23, 2009 - Running in the hot August heat, Gladys Lippard completed her very first marathon. Her running partners, Joe Sinclair and Silvana Temblador ran side-by-side for the full 26.2 mile mountainous event. Battling a thirty degree temperature difference between start and finish, the trio ran a steady race in five hours and thirty-three minutes. This was Joe’s ninth successfully completed marathon since March 2008. Silvana completed her sixth marathon since November 2008. Eighteen runners finished the event.

 
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Joe Sinclair, Gladys Lippard, Silvana Temblador competing in 26.2 mile mountainous marathon

 

 

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RUGGED GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN
MARATHON BRINGS SUCCESS

2009

On July 11, 2009, Joe Sinclair and Silvana Temblador attempted to complete on of the most difficult 26.2 mile marathons in America.  Running side-by-side for the entire race, both runners finished in under five hours and thirty minutes, with exact times recorded as 5:26:23.  This was a personal Grandfather Marathon best for Joe, as he beat his 2008 time by ten minutes.  Silvana ran her first Grandfather Marathon with great determination as both runners encountered very high humidity during the race.  James Simples also ran his first Grandfather Marathon and finished the race overcoming severe knee problems and a challenge from black bears at mile twenty. 

 

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Hickory Half Marathon
June 6, 2009

 
June 6, 2009 - Brea Nance, Silvana Temblador, Joe Sinclair, and Gladys Lippard successfully completed the hilly and humid 13.1 mile Hickory Charity Chase Race on June 6, 2009.  All four runners finished in the upper half of the field of  466 registered runners starting the race, with times ranging from two hours thirteen minutes to two hours seventeen minutes.  Brea and Joe competed in their second Hickory Half Marathon while Silvana and Gladys completed their first in Hickory.   The race had special significance for each runner.  As an expectant mother,  Brea received medical clearance to successfully accomplish her goal, while Gladys ran her first ever half marathon in a very impressive time.  Silvana and Joe used this race as a preliminary event for the rugged Grandfather Mountain Marathon  which they plan to run in July.  Joe also placed second in his age division.   All runners finished in good physical condition and in good spirits.  

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North Carolina Marathon Completed
May 2, 2009

 

On May 2, 2009, Joe Sinclair and Silvana Temblador successfully completed The North Carolina Marathon which was held in High Point.  Hundreds of marathons from six different countries battled humid, sultry conditions to complete the rolling 26.2 mile challenging course.  In the past five months, Joe and Silvana have successfully completed two ultra marathons (31.6 miles) and two full 26.2 mile marathons.  In the past fourteen months, Joe has completed seven full marathons and ultra marathons.  Statesville distance runners Michelle Hepler, Brea Nance, and Brent Roach have also joined Joe and Silvana in completing various marathon events.--a feat which is beginning to qualify them as "marathon maniacs". 

After completing the marathon, Joe was notified that he had qualified for the Bronze Star level in the "Marathon Maniac" Club for having completed  two ultra marathons and a regular marathon in less than 3 months.  The club has only 1,495 exclusive runners worldwide and 14 from North Carolina. 

Congratulations!

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ELLERBE MARATHON
March 28, 2009

 
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Ellerbe Marathon 3.28.09

On March 28, 2009, Michelle Hepler, Silvana Temblador and Joe Sinclair fought through several challenges to complete the hilly, muddy, and very tough 26.2 mile Ellerbe Marathon.  Michelle and Silvana both won age division awards with impressive finishes, while Joe battled leg injuries to cross the finish line in driving rain, lightning, and thunder.  This was Silvana's first 26.2 mile marathon, while Michelle completed her fourth marathon.  Joe completed his third Ellerbe Marathon and sixth overall. 

 

 

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RUNNERS ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN MOCKSVILLE SHAMROCK RACES
March 7, 2009

 

Mocksville, NC - Members of the runners group enjoyed perfect weather and each achieved success in various ways. Matt Trivette finished second overall in the 5K with his best time ever (16:51), while his mother, Belinda finished her first competitive 5K since her college days. Michelle, Silvana, Teresa, Gladys and Joe all earned awards for their high age-division finishes in either the 5K or 10K races.

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Mocksville Shamrock Race, March 7, 2009

Front Row L to R: Belinda Trivette, Michelle Hepler, Silvana Temblador

Back row L-R: Matt Trivette, Joe Sinclair, Gladys Lippard, Teresa Cornacchione

 

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Neither rain, nor sleet, nor hail, nor snow ---
could keep the Statesville Runners from completing their Ultra Marathon January 10, 2009

 
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The Salem Lake 50K Ultramarathon

January 10, 2009 -- Joe Sinclair, Silvana Temblador, Michelle Hepler, and Brent Roach ran over 31 miles of challenging terrain to earn finishers medals and with a  great sense of accomplishment.  The Statesville foursome encountered over 25 miles of muddy, rocky trails, freezing temperatures for the first miles, 6 miles of asphalt roads, and four trips across flooded and swiftly flowing icy creeks to finish the course in well under six and a half hours.  Michelle Hepler and Brent Roach successfully completed their very first ultra marathon while Joe Sinclair and Silvana Temblador completed their second ultra marathon within six weeks.  Joe and Silvana improved on their Derby 50k time by over one half hour under very challenging conditions.

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DERBY ULTRA-MARATHON
ULTRA-TOUGH RUNNERS DO IT AGAIN!
Dr. Sinclair and his fellow runners finish the 31.6 mile race

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Joe Sinclair and fellow runner, Silvana Temblador

November 29, 2008 - On a cold, rainy late November day, three Statesville distance runners challenged each other to compete and finish the 50 Kilometer Derby Ultramarathon.  With great satisfaction, Brea Fincannon, Silvana Temblador, and Joe Sinclair ran the full 31.6 mile race in under 7 hours.  All three runners crossed the finish line at exactly the same time (6 hours, 51 minutes), earning nice finishers medals for their efforts.  Each runner has recently competed in marathon division events, with Silvana completing two half marathons in September, while Brea has completed a full 26.2 mile marathon earlier this year, along with three half marathons since 2007.  Joe has successfully completed three full marathons and three half marathons within the past eight months and a total of 38 long distance races since September 2006.   The November 29th Derby Ultramarathon attracted 70 endurance runners from eight different states.

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The following article appeared in the December 4, 2008 edition of the Statesville Progress:

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Forrest Gump lives in Statesville

During a seven month period, from late March to late October, 2008, Joe Sinclair successfully completed three 26.2 mile marathons, three 13.1 mile half-marathons, two 6.2 mile (10k) races and two 3.1 mile (5k) races.  During this time, Joe has taken on the challenge of three of the toughest marathons in the region, including the Boone to Grandfather Mountain race, the Jonas Ridge to Morganton race, and the Ellerbe race.  Since September, 2006, he has successfully completed 36 distances races in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.  Run Forrest!

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RIDGE TO BRIDGE MARATHON--October 25, 2008

 

Neither rain, nor sleet, nor hail, nor snow can stop it. . . . The running MUST go on! . . . .

Joe Sinclair and Michele HeplerAttempting to finish their  third 26.2 mile marathon in seven months, Joe Sinclair and Michelle Hepler started their race high in the Appalachian Mountains in dark, rainy conditions and finished in sunny, pleasant conditions in Morganton, North Carolina.  Running over terrain which had over 2,800 feet in elevation changes, both runners finished with blistered feet and sore legs, but with a sense of accomplishment.  Michelle finished in four hours, fifty minutes and Joe finished in five hours twelve minutes. 

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Foggy, rainy conditions can't stop them!

 

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Joe Sinclair

 

 

September 27, 2008 Hiddenite Half-Marathon

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Silvana Tenblador

 

 

September 20, 2008 -  Brea Fincannon, Silvana Treblador, and Joe Sinclair competed in the Badin 10K Race which was held in cooler temperatures and sunny weather.  Brea finished second among all females with a time of 50 minutes and 40 seconds.  Silvana finished third in her age division with a time of 55:09, and Joe finished first in his division with a time of 54:33.  This was the first Badin race for Brea and Silvana.  Joe completed his fourth Badin race and recorded his best time in the event. 

 

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Danville Half-Marathon Race

September 13, 2008 - With unusually hot and humid conditions, Silvana Tenblador, Shannon Saunders, and Joe Sinclair completed the 13.1 mile Danville, Virginia Half-Marathon on September 13th.   Silvana entered her very first competitive race and finished with a 2:08 time.  Shannon competed in his second half-marathon and had a time of 2:15.  Joe finished his second Danville race and sixth half-marathon since last year with a time of 2:28.  This was also his thirty-third competitive race since September, 2006.   Weather conditions made the long distance race a real challenge for runners trying to complete the 13 mile race, as temperatures soared into the upper 80's. 

 

SINCLAIR WINS FIRST PLACE AGE DIVISION MEDAL AT MYRTLE BEACH

August 29, 2008 - With the heat index at ninety degrees, Joe Sinclair competed in the Myrtle Beach Boogie and Barbeque Festival 5k on Friday afternoon, August 29, 2008.  In the sweltering heat, he competed with one hundred runners from all parts of the country, finishing in first place for his age division and in the top forty for all runners.  His 27 minute 12 second finishing time was several minutes faster than anyone in his age group or older.  The race was witnessed by several hundred spectators who were in attendance for the annual festival.  This was the first 5k race and was very successful. 

Joe, Brea at Valdese Race 8.9.08

August 9, 2008 - Brea Fincannon and Joe Sinclair earned trophies for their running efforts in the Great Waldensian Ten Kilometer (6.2 mile) Foot Race hosted at  Valdese.  Brea's 51 minute finish and Joe's 54 minute finish earned them trophies for their high finish in their respective age divisions.  The challenging hilly course attracted runners from throughout North Carolina and from as far away as Honolulu, Hawaii. 

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MARATHONERS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE 2008 BOONE TO GRANDFATHER RACE

July 12, 2008 - Marathon runners Joe Sinclair and Michelle Hepler challenged each other to try and complete the rugged Grandfather Mountain Marathon on July 12th, 2008.  On the warm and humid day, Michelle and Joe  joined 400 marathoners from throughout North America in Boone to begin their 26.2 mile run to Grandfather Mountain.  Both runners completed the race in well under six hours--earning a finisher’s medal, very sore bodies, and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment for their rewards.  Recently, these two local runners along with Brea Fincannon successfully completed the Ellerbe Springs Marathon in sub-five hour finishing times.

The Grandfather Mountain Marathon has the reputation of being one of the toughest marathons in America.  The 26.2-mile race begins in Boone, climbs to the Blue Ridge Parkway and ends at MacRae Meadows.  Over the course of the race, runners have to climb over 3,000 feet in elevation throughout the race. The net elevation gain is 946 feet overall. Out of 438 entries, 351 crossed the finish line.

North Carolina Half-Marathon runners

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From L-R: Michelle Hepler, Joe Sinclair, Chuck Dearman, and Brea Fincannon
 

 

2008 GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN MARATHON

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STATESVILLE MARATHONERS RUN THE DISTANCE

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Joe after completing the 26.2 mile race

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26.2 MILE RACE IN UNDER 5 HOURS

March 29, 2008 - Local runners Brea Fincannon, Michelle Hepler, and Joe Sinclair challenged each other to compete in the rugged, hilly Ellerbe Marathon  on March 29th.  On a cool, windy morning, the trio proceeded to successfully complete the annual race which is generally recognized as one of the more difficult marathons in the south--one which features lengthy hills with one steep climb of almost 500 feet.  They crossed the finish line side-by-side with a time of 4 hours 56 minutes.  Fincannon, Hepler, and Sinclair practice frequent long distance running at the Iredell County YMCA in addition to their road running activities.  Hepler placed third in her age division, while Sinclair beat his 1996 Ellerbe Marathon finish by 38 minutes.  He and Fincannon have successfully competed in over 25 distance races in the southeast since the fall of 2006.

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Statesville Runners Complete North Carolina Half-Marathon

   

Joe Sinclair finishing Greesboro Half-Marathon.

Joe Sinclair crossing finish line at 2008 Greensboro Half-Marathon, after a challenging 13.1 mile run.

May 3, 2008 - Greensboro, NC - Brea Fincannon, Michelle Hepler, Chuck Dearman and Joe Sinclair successfully completed the 13.1 mile North Carolina Half-Marathon.  With warm, humid conditions, the four runners competed in the first-ever event which was sponsored by United Healthcare of the Carolinas
 
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 Kyle Petty greets Joe Sinclair at the finish
of the 2007 Victory Junction Run

 

13.1 MILE PERSONAL BEST FOR SINCLAIR

 NASCAR veteran Kyle Petty greeted Joe Sinclair as he crossed the finish line in 122 minutes and 9 seconds during the Run To Victory Half Marathon.  The event was held in Randleman and over 540 runners participated in the event.  Sinclair's time beat his previous best time by over 7 minutes.  His running partners, Garry Wasson and Shannon Saunders, also posted their personal best times for their efforts.

Saunders joined Sinclair in the half marathon, while Wasson ran the 5 mile race.  Both Kyle and Richard Petty were in attendance and  helped to sponsor the event which was attended by approximately one thousand people.  The race was run in chilly forty degree weather with sunshine and very little wind.  Sinclair beat over 300 runners of all ages in the long distance event and finished in the top forty percent of all runners.  Since September, 2006, he has competed in 22 long distance competitive races  which includes four half marathons since June, 2007.  

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RUNNERS WIN FIRST PLACE AWARDS
IN LENOIR 10K RACE

Joe Sinclair and Brea Fincannon each achieved new personal best racing times on November 10, 2007, at the Lenoir 5k/10k Race on the Greenway.  Running in 45 degree weather, Joe completed the 6.2 mile course in 52 minutes and 48 seconds.  Brea completed the event in 48 minutes and 53 seconds.  Both won first place in their respective age divisions.  Since September, 2006, Joe has completed twenty competitive races and Brea has competed in twelve events.  The Lenoir race was routed along the new greenway and featured the last one third mile finish up a very steep hill known as "The Beast."

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Joe with running partners Shannon Saunders and Garry Wasson celebrating their finish in the Run to Victory Half Marathon

STATESVILLE RUNNERS EARN TOP AWARDS IN HICKORY RACES

 

Joe Sinclair and Garry Wasson achieved personal best times as they participated in the "Hickory Turkey Trot 5k and 10k Races" on November 17, 2007.  On a cold, crisp morning, Joe ran the 6.2 mile 10k course in 51 minutes and 28 seconds--good enough for first place in his age group and first place for all runners aged 55 and over.  Garry ran the 3.1 mile 5k course in 25 minutes and one second--earning first place over a number of other runners in his age division.  Garry has participated in three competitive events this fall, earning a first, second, and third place age division award for his efforts.  Since September 2006, Joe has participated in twenty-one competitive events, earning seven first place, five second place and six third place awards in his age division.

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Joe Sinclair at Danville Race
Sinclair & Fincannon Compete in
Danville Half-Marathon Race

DANVILLE HALF-MARATHON
PROVES BIG CHALLENGE

September 8, 2007 - Joe Sinclair and Brea Fincannon survived temperatures approaching ninety degrees to successfully complete the 13.1 mile Danville Virginia Half-Marathon.  The extreme heat affected many runners in their quest to complete the newly-designed course along the Dan River.  Brea completed her first sub-two hour half-marathon while Joe finished fourth in his age division, completing the race in 138 minutes.

Finishers medals were awarded to each runner who successfully completed the long distance race in less than three hours.

 

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Hickory Marathon run - June 2, 2007
  Glade Creek Elementary School 6 to 96 Fitness Challenge 
West Wilkes Middle School 6 to 96 Fitness Challenge
$2,025.00
$2,500.00


Plan your Age 6 to 96 Fitness Challenge Today!

 

Contact:  Joe Sinclair
Northwest RESA
Phone:  336.667.2191

 

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Joe in Wilkesboro race
May 19, 2007 - Here we go again!  Dr. Sinclair and his runners again successfully complete the CIS Back to School races in Wilkesboro.  Dr. Sinclair completed the 5 mile race in 38:44 minutes, and the 3.1 mile race in 25:54 minutes. From Left to right:  Kevin Speaks, Brea Fincannon, Dr. Sinclair, Laura Saunders, and Shannon Saunders.   Click for complete story.

 



Earn free fitness equipment for your school!  Sponsor a 6 to 96 Fitness Challenge and have a fun-filled day (or evening) learning about health, nutrition and fitness.  This challenge serves as a great way to educate and involve students, parents and staff on this important issue. 
 West Wilkes Middle School recently raised $2,500  to purchase new fitness equipment and Glade Creek Elementary raised over $2,000 toward the construction of a new fitness track by participating in the challenge.   North Wilkes Middle School raised over $1,700 for health supplies, materials, and equipment for the school.
Call NWRESA for details at 336.667.2191.

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May 5, 2007 - The Statesville runners finished in the top half of all runners during the Mitchell College 5K Run for Excellence '07.  From left to right:  Kevin Speaks, Brea Fincannon, Dr. Sinclair, Laura Saunders and Shannon Saunders.

 

          Joe Sinclair & 5k runners
April 14, 2007 - Joe Sinclair and his running partners, Brea Fincannon and Kevin Speaks at the Alexander County 5K awards ceremony.  Brea and Kevin are two of the top area runners from Statesville.

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Historic Day for Runner Joe Sinclair in Wilkes Race

Joe Sinclair runners Wilkesboro raceWilkesboro, NC - On May 19th, 2007, Joe Sinclair successfully duplicated his previous Davie County dual race accomplishments by running the Wilkes County 8 kilometer (5 mile) race, followed immediately by the 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) race.  The events were sponsored by "Communities in Schools of Wilkes."  Sinclair successfully completed the 5 mile race in 38:44 minutes, earning third place in his age division.  Immediately afterwards, Sinclair completed the 3.1 mile race in a time of 25:54, place him first out of all runners aged 50 or older.  By completing the back-to-back races, he became the first runner over 50 years of age in the history of the Wilkes races to achieve this fitness milestone.   Congratulations Dr. Sinclair!

"You did an awesome job!  I hope that I am in as good of shape as you are when I am 60!  I don't recall that I have had any runners over 60 to complete both races.... actually I don't recall having any over 50 to complete both races!"

Sherrie Pavlansky, CIS of Wilkes, and organizer of Wilkes event to Joe Sinclair after completion of his back-to-back races.

 

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Sinclair completes back-to-back long distance races

Mocksville, NC - Putting his words about fitness into action, on March 10, 2007, Joe Sinclair accepted the challenge to run a 5K (3.1 mile) race, followed immediately by a 10K (6.2 mile) race in Mocksville, North Carolina.  Out of  227 runners, who participated in either the 5K or 10K races, only 18 actually entered and completed both races.  Of the 18, three runners over the age of 45, including Dr. Sinclair, accomplished their goal.  Sinclair's time for the 3.1 mile race was twenty five minutes and 4 seconds, earning a 3rd place award for his division. 

Sinclair completed the 6.2 mile course in 58 minutes, earning a 1st place award in his division.  Since September 2006, Dr. Sinclair has competed in 14 long distance races in North and South Carolina, earning four 1st place awards, four 2nd place, and four 3rd place awards in his division.  He strives to personally promote health and fitness by maintaining a regimen of running 7 miles per day  with a group of running enthusiasts at the YMCA in Statesville.  He encourages others to adopt a healthy lifestyle.   Congratulations to Dr. Sinclair!

                                                            

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Dr. Sinclair wins 1st place (in his age division)
 for the 6.2 mile race
 
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