Wild Mountain Runner Club

SAN FERNANDO GATOS!

2009-07-03T19:19:00.000-07:00

The Following are training, races, and other miscellaneous photos of our very own Gatos
from the San Fernando Valley

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Thursday Salsa Nights!

2009-06-30T08:40:00.000-07:00

Sizzling Summer Nights starting this Thursday @ the Gene Autry Museum Griffith Park. Be there!!!!

click on photo for details. see you there!

Connect With Us on Facebook

2009-06-22T14:06:00.000-07:00

WMR has now activated a facebook account which will be geared primarily toward running, events, results and whos who. Anyone who would like to use our FB site for message board or find out what WMR is up to may do so.

What? Dont have one yet? Sign up and join our group. its free.

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Just click on logo and follow these easy steps:

1. If you are new to Facebook, register for an account

2. Enter *Wild Mountain Runner* in search bar

3. Click *add friend* to join us - YEAH!

4. You can upload visuals, tell us your upcoming runs and results, chat with us, or write on *the wall.*

See you on facebook!

Valley Crest Trail Half Marathon - 06/13/09

2009-06-16T22:37:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Victor Carillo & Janet Lam
This scenic course is tough and challenging race. Hills, hills, and more hills.

Janet places 4th Overall Female - 1st Place Division

Victor "Mountain Goat" Carillo

A Message From Our Very Own Rosa Arevalo

2009-06-04T09:02:00.000-07:00

Photo cover: Chris Quesada

Boston 2007

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True running is about experiencing that feeling that everything is possible, the feeling of adventure and challenge. You guys definitively embody the meaning of true running. Congratulations, you are incredible!

Rosa

San Diego Rock N Roll Marathon 05/31/2009

2009-06-02T20:13:00.000-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER

Jaime Ortiz 2:56:55

Jaime did the Los Angeles Marathon just 6 days before this race and finished 2:47. AMAZING!!!

Chris Quesada 3:08:29

This is Chris' personal best on a no-sleep marathon due a nice dinner at the reception, with an open bar. Never again!

Salvador Ponce 3:14:45

Whoa, that's some vibrant color Chava!

Carlos Galdamez 3:20

Julio Jaramillo 3:42:29

JJ just did the the Great Wall of China Marathon May 22. Another Back 2 Back Marathon. Great Job!

Los Angeles Marathon XXIV 05/25/2009

2009-05-26T13:42:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Gatos!

Jaime Ortiz 2:47:30

3rd place division

Carlos Larios 02:54:28

Robert Leonardo 2:58:52

Elias Garcia 3:18:48

5th place division

Fernando Mejia 3:24:00

Dave Matson 03:26:22
BOSTON QUALIFIED! CONGRATS

(to be updated)

Gatos Attack China!

2009-05-22T11:07:00.000-07:00

Julio, who just earned a new nickname MR. JJ INTERNATIONAL runs The Great Wall of China Marathon on Saturday May 19, 2008

The course takes the runners through picturesque villages and rice fields, is done on flat asphalt and gravel roads. They say a very well prepared runner should be able to complete the The Great Wall Marathon in 5-6 hours. That only shows that this is not an easy course and runners from all over the world come prepared.

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The Wild Mountain Runner Annual 10 Miler Fun Run & Pool Party

2009-04-27T22:11:00.000-07:00

What: The Great Wild Mountain Runners Annual 10 miler fun run & Pool Party

When: Sunday, May 03, 2009, 7am - Come early to stretch and run with the WMRS

Where: Mario Molinas Palace

Why: You are a WMR, friend, a fast runner or want a tour of Mario's Palace and neighborhood.

Course: Asphalt, Scenic Single Track Trails, Hills, Hills and more Hills

Dress code: Split shorts, V-notch shorts, tights, coolmax, any clothes that are made of a fabric that is soft, breathable, and absorbent.

Location: 3234 E Charlinda St West Covina Ca 91791

Food: We will be serving after the fun run.

Drinks: Come on - as if you ve never been to Marios house

PS. Bring swimming apparel or not :)

Call Mario for more questions @ 626 274 3352

BOSTON MARATHON 2009

2009-04-25T18:10:00.000-07:00

Congratulations in order:

Chris Quesada 3:06
Mario Oscal 3:30
Mark Kristula 3:33
Rosa Arevalo 23:00+ innaugural 5k

(more names and results to be updated)

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Maratona di Roma 03/26/2009

2009-04-06T10:28:00.000-07:00

"Congratulasi JJ"

Our very own Julio Jaramillo participated in the City of Rome Marathon where he got to see the citys historic atmosphere. The start line is placed in front of the 2,000 year old Coliseum, and from there the course is a veritable festival of magnificent sights. Runners get to run part of the course on old narrow uneven cobblestone streets of Rome while running through the capital of the Catholic Church. I heard that the Pope himself is there to wish all the runners good luck before the run. Julio who was inspired, needed that spiritual nourishment for finishing the marathon.

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Griffith Park - Historical Monument #942 - Thank You!

2009-03-06T20:30:00.000-08:00

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Click to enlarge. The letter above was sent to the Commission Members on behalf of WMR Running Club
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I received the email below dated 03/05/09 that I'd like to share to all Wild Mountain Runners. Let's continue to provide support to our training grounds, our backyard... Parque Griffith

Dear Chris and Wild Mountain Runners,

The Parks, River and Open Space (PROS) Committee of the Greater Griffith Park Neighborhood Council sincerely want you to know we very much appreciate your support for the Griffith Family Charitable Trust's recent application to have Griffith Park named a L.A. Historic Cultural Monument. Thanks to you, this valuable landmark status was achieved, thus gaining a more secure and sustainable future for this unique public asset, Griffith Park.

On Thursday, March 12th at 11:30 a.m. the Monument will be dedicated officially in a public ceremony at the Crystal Spring entrance to Griffith Park. The invitation is attached. We sincerely hope you will join un in attendance at the ceremony next week.

Thank you again for your support!

Sincerely,

The PROS Committee

of the Greater Griffith Park Neighborhood Council

www.ggpnc.org

Massage Videos for Runners

2009-03-06T20:09:00.000-08:00

Here are some helpful tips to teach how to massage yourself.

"I tried them myself and they help with speeding my recovery."

Thanks for sharing Mario Molina

To view videos just click

HERE

VERY GOOD NEWS!

2009-02-24T12:10:00.000-08:00

On January 27, 2009 the Los Angeles City Council voted 15-0 to designate Griffith Park as an Historic Cultural Monument.

The Wild Mountain Runners was part of the list of 30 organizations that support preserving all of Griffith Park

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click HERE to view the organizations on record as supporting the designation

Thank you Chris for representing on behalf of the club. You're awesome and also a great runner!

Chinatown Firecracker Run 5K - Feb. 08, 2009

2009-02-21T17:23:00.000-08:00

Congratulations Gatos!

Juan Valencia 15:42

5^th Overall

2^nd Place Division

Sergio Lopez 19:34

3^rd Place Division

Roberto Perez 21:23

2^nd Place Division

Juan runs for the Gatos at the Chinatown 5k

Kenyano & Kadafi
BFF

2ndPlace Division Winner Roberto Kadafi Perez pose with the beautiful women of Chinatown

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GILBERT VARELA!

2009-02-10T12:11:00.000-08:00

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The music pumping all night, the dance floor full, and the WMR family & friends was just a blast. As usual, you have a very lovely home, thank you for inviting us for a much needed party!

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Honolulu Marathon - December 14th, 2008

2009-02-09T20:59:00.000-08:00

20,290 Participants

Congratulations - Gilbert Varela

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Gilbert ran it with virtually little training, and he did it with a great finish.
Congratulations!!! How do you do it?

A Big Congratulations to Rosa on Qualifying for Boston!

2009-02-02T08:51:00.000-08:00

Celebration Time!

HUNTINGTON BEACH SURF CITY MARATHON

FEB. 01, 2009

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Entering one of the last qualifying marathon for Boston 2009, Rosa finishes a solid time of 3:47:10 8th Place out of 115. Months of hard work paid off.

Rosa Arevalo

Thanks to all her pacers who supported Rosa on the course. She had runners around like bodyguards surrounding the president.

JV, Kenyano, Emilio, Mario, Nancy, Ismael, Felipe just to name a few.

Tag Time: 3:47:10

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H A L F - M A R A T H O N E R S

Roberto Kadafi Perez
Consistent in the top 3, Kadafi would have taken 2nd place Division IF registered

1:33:24

Lets go surfing now, everybody is learning how...

Melissa Peralta

Tag Time: 1:39:17
Great job!

Julio Jaramillo

1:39 unofficial

Maggie Fernandez

Delivers another strong finish @ 2:00:44

Chava Ponce

tbd

If I missed anybody else email chris@wildmountainrunner.com

(photos to follow)

The 8 Mile Tetrick Holiday Run & Picnic 12/28/08

2008-12-17T15:12:00.000-08:00

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Tertrick Trail

Course History: In the 80s and early 90s, Tetrick Trail was an underground, cult favorite race at Griffith Park.The Tetrick Trail is a tough 8-mile loop with quick up and down rolling hills. Taking up parts of an old fire road, it is spotted with shade from trees towering over the course. Part of theTrail is called Los Columpios, it is the most physically difficult section of the entire trail as youre heading up very concentrated steep and quick hills. The course was made popular by the G-pack running club who for many years sponsored the Tetrick Run. Runners enjoyed the bohemian theme which the run was known for. The race was started not by a gun but by a bow and arrow. By mile one male runners could feast their eyes on a totally nude female. A couple of miles later the ladies were treated as well to a nude male. Unfortunately, the park rangers got wind of what was going on and banned the event.

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When: Sunday, December 28, 2008 Race Starts @ 8:00 am

Where: Ponies Parking Lot

Why: To celebrate the upcoming New Year, great running friends and community

Post Party: TACOS, FUN PRIZES, T-SHIRTS & AWARDS TO TOP 3 MALE, FEMALE and MASTER FINISHERS

Contact: Kenyano for donations to cover the above prizes.

From our Family to Yours! Feliz Navidad

2008-12-16T21:40:00.001-08:00

The Wild Mountain Runners Annual Christmas Fun Run

Course: Surrounding Hollywood areas, Chinese Theater and other Hollywood Landmarks.

When: Christmas morning - Time: 7:15 am

Attire: Red T-shirt or Long Sleeve & Santa's hat

Come join us for this year!

Photo taken Sunset Ranch Hollywood Stables - Griffith Park 2004

Enjoy Tamales after the run!

Due to the possibility of sever weather conditions, this course may be modified. The finish will remain unchanged, ending on Ponies Parking lot.

ROBERTO " KADAFI " PEREZ 1ST PLACE DIVISION

2008-12-10T22:05:00.000-08:00

City of Angels Half Marathon 12/07/2008

Once again Roberto Kadafi Perez proved himself to be one of the top runners at the park with yet another excellent, excellent performance in the City of Angels Half Marathon. Rumor has it Kadafi has been training in at a secret area all these months and then unexpectedly sign up in advance to show his intention to dominate in his age division. So the big question STILL stands: Will he break the 3 hour Marathon in 2009 as he did 20 years ago???

CONGRATULATIONS KADAFI!

Tag Time: 1:32:46

UPPER MASTER DIVISION

CITY OF ANGELS HALF MARATHON 12/07/08

2008-12-09T08:22:00.000-08:00

Congratulations -

Rigoberto Contreras 1:16:50 1st Place Division 6th Overall
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Veronica Garcia 1:26:12 1st Place Division 3rd Overall Female
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Ellias Garcia 1:27:35 2nd Place Division

UPPER MASTER DIVISION

Melissa Peralta 1:40:29
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As each year goes by, Rigoberto and Veronica continues to run faster and faster times. I'll put my money on these two in the very near future. Excellent !!!

WE ARE WMR

The Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon - For March 01, 2009

2008-12-03T11:52:00.000-08:00

This has become a big event with over 100 indians participating. Anybody interested in making a trip down to Tarahumara-land next year, you can email Ted @ ted@barefootted. Ted is planning to put a travel package and guide to anyone interested. click on link below

www.caballoblanco.com

Athens Marathon Nov. 09, 2008

2008-12-02T08:28:00.000-08:00

Julio (JJ) travel to run marathons around the world! He is in a quest to look for the best marathons each year. This year was Athens Greece.

According to legend, the Athens Marathon covers the same ground that the Athenian messenger Phiedippides ran when he brought news of victory from the battlefield of Marathon almost 2,500 years ago. The finish line is in Athens' magnificent Olympic Stadium, the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games. It is recognized as the original marathon course and it was the same course used in the 2004 Olympics held in Athens

"The Greece man from Wld Mountain Runner"

SUGGESTIONS?

2008-12-01T10:02:00.000-08:00

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