GENESEO — The Oak Tree Half marathon hosted over 200 runners as they battled hot temperatures at the 14th annual Oak Tree Half Marathon to benefit the Genesee Valley Conservancy. Mount Morris native and Olympic Marathon Trial Qualifier, Tim Chichester, 30, won the event in a time of 1:10:53 as temperatures soared into the upper 80's by the end of the race. Melissa Johnson-White, 37, was the women's champion with a time of 1:24:41 Tim … [Read more...]
Strollin’ for the Colon 5k Celebrates 7th year on May 19th
GENESEO — On May 19th Organizers for the Stollin' for the Colon5k will celebrate 7 years of success. The 7th annual Stolen' for the Colon 5k Walk and Run will take place on Saturday, May 19th at 10 a.m. and start from Geneseo Central School. “Awareness of screening for this preventable disease is urgently needed in our region,” said 5K chair Tina Cottone, a gastroenterology nurse at UR Medicine’s Strong Memorial Hospital. “This event will … [Read more...]
Geneseo’s Fastest Kid Takes 12th at Junior Olympics
TALLAHASSEE, FL — Geneseo running star Catherine Staley beat feet in the Junior Olympic Cross Country 3,000 Meter race this weekend at Apalachee Regional Park. Staley, who has made quite a reputation for herself in the local running scene, competed with 323 other young athletes. Staley finished the 3,000 Meter course in a time of 11:24.92, earning her 12th place in the 9-10 year old girl division. Staley's running accomplishments so far … [Read more...]
8th Annual Livonia Turkey Trot Gobbles-up Local Runners
LIVONIA — The Livonia Turkey Trot is in the books as runners pregamed away calories prior to their feasts. It was the closest race in men's race history as Josh Harter edged out Elon Shulte by 1 second for the victory over the 3.4 mile course. In the women's race Ashley Horton was the winner as 10-year-old Catherine Staley continues to show great promise with her 3rd place finish and a time of 24:51 a pace of 7:18/mile. The race had 472 … [Read more...]
SUN VIDEO: Youngest Runners Make Big Strides at Oak Tree 5K
GENESEO – Some of the youngest runners on the field at this year's Oak Tree 5K made the biggest strides. For one, Catherine Staley, 10, was the first female across the finish line with a time of 20:00 flat. She broke the age group record by 34 seconds and improved 44 seconds from her time last year. Her goal was 20:34. Nicholas Cunningham, 16, led the race until the last hill, where he was overtaken by Paul Rellstab, 30, of Geneseo, an … [Read more...]
Staley Earns All-American Status with Top 25 Finish at Junior Olympics
ALABAMA — Catherine Staley, 9, competed at the highest level of competition for youth in America at the Junior Olympics Cross Country meet placing in the top 25 earning her All-American status. Staley, who is in 4th grade at St.Agnes placed 24th out of a field of 313 of the best runners in the Nation. The hard charging runner had qualified for the Junior Olympics with a spectacular performance at the USATF regional qualifier in New Jersey … [Read more...]
Fleet-Footed Staley Qualifies for Junior Olympics with Spectacular Performance
NEW JERSEY — A nine-year-old runner from Geneseo who has held local fitness and running enthusiasts in awe for years just exponentially grew her audience with Sunday's qualifying race for the United States Junior Olympics. Catherine Staley,a 4th grader at St. Agnes School, qualified for the Junior Olympics with a spectacular performance at the USATF regional qualifier in New Jersey where she placed 3rd out of an elite field of over 60 of the … [Read more...]
Livingston County Kids Brave May Snow at Little Lakes Triathalon
LIVONIA – Local elementary and middle school students braved freezing rain and snow on Saturday to compete in the Little Lakes Triathalon at Livonia High School on Sunday. Students grades 3 to 8 swam, biked and ran the triathalon in astonishing May snow. Racers from many Livingston County towns gave the race their all. "Oh my, this weather is just plain ridiculous," posted Little Lakes Youth Triathlon.org to Facebook. "So amazed at every … [Read more...]
Holiday Runners Beat Feet at Avon Reindeer Games
AVON – The second annual Reindeer Games 5K on Sunday brought reindeer runners of all ages to the Avon Driving Park for a dash through the snow. About 90 people attended the race, with 68 runners testing their mettle on the course through the fitness trails at the Downs. Catherine Staley, 8, of Geneseo, breezed through the race with an incredible time of 20:49. The Avon Soccer Club, Allstate Insurance, Village of Avon, Avon Boy and Cub … [Read more...]
Hail Can’t Freeze Spirits of Runners at Friday Knight 5k
GENESEO – The 9th annual Friday Knight 5K tied the Geneseo Trio together Oct. 16, as participants of all ages took flight under one of the season's first hails. Catherine Staley, 8, continued to impress as the little speedster placed 8th overall with a time of 21:04.02 in challenging conditions on a hilly course. "Tonight's 5K is a fundraiser that helps send the track team to various races–even the more expensive ones," said Kevin … [Read more...]