Race Log - Jeffrey P. Bigham

Race
Date
Location
Distance
Time
Place/Finishers
Age Group: Place/Finishers
Comment
2011
Freezaroo #1 5 Mile Run
December 11, 2011
Spencerport, NY
5 miles
27:23
1/240
1/??
The whole Roadkill Racing crew was doing this race, so decided to join in. Somewhat cold, somewhat hilly, somewhat windy, but not terrible. It's the first in a series, the rest of which are likely to be much worse weather wise...
Apple Derby 5 Mile Run
October 1, 2011
Hilton, NY
5 miles
27:10
1/~100
1/??
Jen and Currie were out of town, and I missed doing a workout with the Roadkill team so I went up and ran this race. It was hilly, windy and cold, but I felt like I was running pretty quick the whole time.
Bergen 5k
8/13/2011
Bergen, NY
5k
16:13
26/260
3/??
Good race. Took off a bit quick in 4:58.
2010
Bergen 5k
8/14/2011
Bergen, NY
5k
16:37
26/260
7/??
Good race, much faster than the last one!
10 Ugly Men Festival 5k
July 24, 2010
Rochester, NY
5k
17:24
20/567
5/??
First race back after an exciting year that included a move from Seatle to Boston and then to ROC, a new house, job, and Currie! Jen's dad and mom came, and her mom watched Currie while we raced. Jen ran 18:09!
2009
Beat the Bridge
May 17, 2009
Seattle, WA
8k
27:16
12/????
12/????
Although I thought I was running more like 28:30 pace the whole race, it ended up going pretty well.
Redmond Elementary Hawk Walk
April 25, 2009
Redmond, WA
5k
16:30
5/???
2/??
I was skeptical that I would be in any shape to run a marathon so soon after the marathon and all my travels, but I gave it my best shot. Outkicked a guy near the end, and then dry-heaved through the shoot - haha. Jen walked with her Watermark folks since she ran Boston 5 days ago!
Whidbey Island Marathon
March 29, 2009
Oak Harbor, WA
Marathon
2:55:11
5/282
2/22
Another slow marathon! This course was really hilly, and after the big hill at mile 7, I was never really able to get going again. Last 6-8 miles were really tough!
Nookachamps Half Marathon
January 18, 2009
Mt. Vernon, WA
Half Marathon
1:15:21
2/263
1/??
Ran a half marathon with Jen's Team in Training HIT Team. The eventual winner took off really fast in the beginning and disappeared into the fog. A manure wagon pulled out right in front of us, and I got briefly lost. Although Jen said the hills at the end weren't bad, I thought they were hard! She ran a 1:25:30 as the first woman. About 90 minutes after the race, I got really bad stomach pains that latest over a day later.
Resolution Run
January 1, 2009
Seattle, WA
5k + polar bear dip
17:22
5/707
NA
First race in a while on the first day of the year, followed by a jump into the 42 degree water of Lake Washington! Passed a guy on the way out of the water, and Jen and I won first Male/Female team! Didn't run too fast - probably about 16:50 for a 5k, but it was fun!
2008
Nottingham Marathon
September 14, 2008
Nottingham, UK
Marathon
2:53:13
19/~2000
NA
After having taken almost 4 weeks off, just a week before this race, I was happy to finish in a somewhat respectable time. It wasn't my best race by far, but given that I really wanted to quit at mile 12, I was happy to finish.
Almaden Mile
August 4, 2008
San Jose, CA (Almaden Research Center)
Building Loop (~< mile)
4:10
1/~30
NA
Led from start to finish, won by 20 seconds or so. Represented the USER group at the Almaden Olympics.
2007
I didn't run a single official race during 2007, but I'm looking forward to 2008 when I get back into it.
2006
Toys for Tots Run
November 19, 2006
Seattle, WA (Seattle Center)
5k
16:19
1/455
1/38
Felt ok, led from the start, won by 34 seconds. Jen got third in 19:35.
Dawg Dash
October 22, 2006
Seattle, WA (UW Campus)
10k
32:45
4/854
4/155
Felt pretty strong, but my shoes came untied right after the first mile :(
Cedar River 30k
September 24, 2006
Renton, WA
30k
1:46:36
5/21
NA
Tom Cotner organized a very small 30k for people training for a fall marathon. I thought it sounded like fun, so Jen and I ran it. The closest pace group was running 5:45's, so I decided to hang on for as long as possible. Ended up averaging 5:43's, which is 2:29 marathon pace for the 18.7 miles. Not too shabby.
Super Jock n' Jill Half Marathon
September 4, 2006
Woodinvile, WA
Half-Marathon
1:16:17
23/1149
13/86
Jen went to Ohio for the weekend and Karis got me entered into this race for free. I didn't feel like I was in racing shape, but the race went pretty well. It was really fun!
2005
Jingle Bell Run
November 20, 2005
Seattle, WA (Downtown)
5k
16:51
4/4508
1/98
Felt pretty horrible and ran pretty slow. A lot of people ran slow though, so either the conditions or the course could have contributed. Jen got 7th in the women's race.
Toys for Tots Run
November 20, 2005
Seattle, WA (Seattle Center)
5k
16:29
1/428
1/33
Felt ok, led from the start, won by 25 seconds. Jen got second in 19:53.
Columbus Marathon
October 16, 2005 8:00 am
Columbus, OH
Marathon
2:41:49
21/3795
3/174
Ran a marathon with Jen, mom and Josh. Ran about half the race with Tim Sykes, probably a little fast for me right now. Kind of died at the end.
Beat the Bridge Run
May 15, 2005 8:30 am
Seattle, WA
8K
26:31
12/3530
2/108
I felt surprisingly good given all the stress I've been under and way faster than at Bloomsday. I turned in the final version of my quals paper last Friday and actually got some sleep after that. All that's left is my presentation. Wish me luck!
Bloomsday
May 1, 2005 8:30 am
Spokane, WA
12K
41:24
71/39,929
4/234
With all my quals stuff due soon I've been really stressing out. My stomach hurt pretty badly. In any case, it was a decent race given everything. I ran 5:32's on a hilly course with a stomach ache. And it was a lot of fun. Our corporate team place 2nd overall and first in our division.
2004
Seattle Marathon
November 27, 2004 8:15 am
Seattle, WA
Marathon
2:39:42
4/2277
1/117
First marathon ever and Jen is visiting! Ran with a guy through about 13 miles and then ran alone. Died at around 24 miles when I had to bust through the marathon walkers who were strung across the entire course.
Super Jock N' Jill Half Marathon
September 6, 2004
Seattle, WA
Half Marathon
1:13:25
13/650
7/75
Northwest Running Club, All-Comers Track Meet
August 11, 2004 8:30 pm
Edmonds, WA
Mile
4:30.8
2/22
NA
Northwest Running Club, All-Comers Track Meet
August 11, 2004 8:45 pm
Edmonds, WA
800
2:06.4
1/12
NA
Northwest Running Club, All-Comers Track Meet
August 11, 2004 9:05 pm
Edmonds, WA
5000
16:32
5/24
NA
Northwest Running Club, All-Comers Track Meet
August 4, 2004 8:30 pm
Edmonds, WA
Mile
4:38
4/18
NA
Northwest Running Club, All-Comers Track Meet
August 4, 2004 8:45 pm
Edmonds, WA
880 Yards
2:10
1/4
NA
Northwest Running Club, All-Comers Track Meet
August 4, 2004 9:05 pm
Edmonds, WA
2 Miles
10:04
1/16
NA
Northwest Running Club, All-Comers Track Meet
July 21, 2004 8:30 pm
Edmonds, WA
1500
4:24
2/18
NA
Northwest Running Club, All-Comers Track Meet
July 21, 2004 8:45 pm
Edmonds, WA
800 Meters
2:04
2/7
NA
Northwest Running Club, All-Comers Track Meet
July 21, 2004 9:05 pm
Edmonds, WA
3,000 Meters
9:40.4
3/32
NA
Northwest Running Club, All-Comers Track Meet
July 14, 2004 8:30 pm
Edmonds, WA
Mile
4:36
1/??
NA
Kind of stiff and bloated. I've been tired for the past few days and I spent most of the day sitting around working and eating :)
Northwest Running Club, All-Comers Track Meet
July 14, 2004 8:45 pm
Edmonds, WA
800 Meters
2:06
2/??
NA
Feeling a little more lose. After a rough start, ran a 61 first lap and then tried to kick it in. After running in 3rd for most of the race, caught a guy at the end and was sort of working my way up to the second guy but couldn't get him.
Northwest Running Club, All-Comers Track Meet
July 14, 2004 9:05 pm
Edmonds, WA
10,000 Meters
33:39
2/5
NA
This was definitely just a workout for me but I was happy to see that I could run this fast so soon after running a fast mile and 800 (well, for me). Uli ran 29:?? so I was basically all alone for this one.
Northwest Running Club, All-Comers Track Meet
June 23, 2004 8:30 pm
Edmonds, WA
Mile
4:32
2/13
NA
Northwest Running Club, All-Comers Track Meet
June 23, 2004 8:45 pm
Edmonds, WA
800 Meters
2:10
2/8
NA
Northwest Running Club, All-Comers Track Meet
June 23, 2004 9:05 pm
Edmonds, WA
3,000 Meters
9:21.6
2/10
NA
Northwest Running Club, All-Comers Track Meet
June 9, 2004 8:30 pm
Mountlake Terrace, WA
Mile
4:35.2
2/13
NA
Northwest Running Club, All-Comers Track Meet
June 9, 2004 8:45 pm
Mountlake Terrace, WA
800 Meters
2:10
2/8
NA
Northwest Running Club, All-Comers Track Meet
June 9, 2004 9:05 pm
Mountlake Terrace, WA
3,000 Meters
9:36.2
2/10
NA
Uli won in 9:17.
2003
Seattle Jingle Bell Run
December 14, 2003
Seattle, WA
5k
16:01
1/2099
1/???
Out-kicked a guy at the end.
Toys for Tots Run
November 23, 2003
Seattle, WA (Seattle Center)
5k
16:06
1/317
1/28
Felt ok, led from the start, won by 62 seconds. Got some amazing prizes - free shoes and gift certificates.
Dawg Dash
November 23, 2003
Seattle, WA (Seattle Center)
5k
15:54
2/1000
2/191
Good race, barely made it to the start on time because I forgot my shoes and had to run back to Kirsten's car to get them.
Fremont Oktoberfest Almost 5k Brew Ha Ha
September 21, 2003
Seattle, WA (Fremont)
(almost) 5k
14:57
2/~400
2/66
Dustin and I ran this race after a pretty late night the night before. This race was pretty much stupid for anyone even slighty fast. They let the big fatties line up in front of the real runners (the race is about beer afterall), therefore causing me to push and shove my way to the front. The guy that beat me cheated by starting the front. If I ran this race again, I'd do that too.
George Sheehan Classic 5 Miler
August 9, 2003
Madison, NJ
5 Miler
26:52
8/47
16/1223
Fun race!
USCAA Corporate Relays Division 1 Men's 10k
July 20, 2003
Pleasanton, CA
10k
34:30
9/72
2/4
I was really tired from yesterday, but generally managed to hang in there.
USCAA Corporate Relays Division 1 4xMile Relay Prelims
July 19, 2003
Pleasanton, CA
Mile
4:57
NA
NA
Just ran fast enough to get the team into the race tomorrow. I was really from yesterday, but generally managed to hang in there.
USCAA Corporate Relays Division 1 Men's 5k
July 19, 2003
Pleasanton, CA
5k
16:28
9/67
3/5
First race of the USCAA Corporate Relays. After a very fast start downhill, I struggled a bit coming back.
Cranford Jaycees Firecracker 4
July 4, 2003
Cranford, NJ
4 Miles
21:15
4/942
2/51
Got there 10 minutes before start, no warmup. Think I could have gotten third, but winner was 20:11, a little too fast for me this early in the summer. On the plus side, I ran about the pace I had been running despite the 13 miler and 14 mile day + workout that I did earlier in the week, so I think I'm in better shape now than a coupel of weeks ago and will be able to do well at corporate nationals.
CPA 5k Run
June 23, 2003
Roseland, NJ
5K
16:13
1/400
1/7
Ran with my supervisor Ann Skudlark after work. Not the greatest time, but faster than last time. Just barely edged out another guy to win. One of the first hot days of a slow-to-start summer.
Wyeth 5k Run
May 28, 2003
Madison, NJ
5K
16:33
1/384
1/66
Didn't feel particularly up to racing, but wanted to get involved with runners in the area that I'm going to be in for the summer. Led from start to finish. Not a great time, but I won.
Larry Ellis Invitational
May 9, 2003
Princeton, NJ
10K
33:01.70
2/2
NA
Last race ever as a Princeton Tiger and I got last...although I also got second behind the great Ryan Teising. Too bad my final season had to be plagued by injury and long nights working on CS. The team at Princeton has meant a lot to me. I'm sorry to see it go and really enjoyed my last times around Weaver track under the lights. Off to the world of "professional" running I go.
The College of New Jersey
April 26, 2003
Trenton, NJ
5K
16:06
??/??
NA
After very little sleep all week because of a thesis deadline and after approximately 5 hours of sleep the night before because of a Third Eye Blind concert, I'm lucky I made it around the track at all.
Sam Howell Invitational
April 4, 2003
Princeton, NJ
10K
~33:20
??/??
NA
First race since cross-country because of my injured hamstring. Glad to be able to finish, despite running slowly.
2002
UPS Torchlight 8k Run
July 27, 2002
Seattle, WA
8k
26:21
11/77
16/1080
First and only road race in Seattle this year. Went pretty well, but Torrey beat me at the end!
Lancaster Memorial Day 5k
May 27, 2002
Lancaster, OH
5k
15:45
1/??
2/??
Got very little sleep, but decided to show up. It went pretty well I think.
Last Chance Meet
May 7, 2002
Princeton, NJ
1500
4:03
?/??
NA
Suprised myself. I didn't think that I had any speed whatsoever but today I showed that I have at least a little, even four days after a rough 10k. Started off way too fast following Babich's rabitting of Jack in 61 or so.
Princeton Invitational
May 3, 2002
Princeton, NJ
10K
31:38
1/?
NA
My greatest day as a Princeton runner.
Iona/Manhattan/St. Johns
April 20, 2002
Princeton, NJ
5K
8:58 (maybe)
??/??
NA
After a fun week of internship interviews in Austin, TX and Seattle, WA this was a fun race that I feel like I ran pretty well in.
Sam Howell Invitational
April 7, 2002
Princeton, NJ
10K
31:42
??/??
NA
Incredible PR of over a minute and a half!!! I wasn't expecting much and really just wanted to break 33:00. I credit drinking, running less, and my newly dyed strawberry-blonde hair for my success.
2001
Firefighters 5k
July 29, 2001
, OH
5k
I have definitely been overtraining. Maybe I should take it easy for a little while.
Presque Isle Half-Marathon
July 15, 2001
Erie, PA
Half-Marathon
1:13:35
2/361
2/7
Very good race despite some frustration over accomodations and the long, lonely drive from Amanda to Erie. The people at the finish line also got my time wrong by over a minute. In any case, I had a great race and a PR.
Bexley 5k
July 4, 2001 (7:00 pm)
Bexley, OH
5k
15:53
2/334
1/13
Second sub-16 effort of the day, although still couldn't pull off the win over the fresh Tom Stickel. I feel like I'm in great shape!!
5k
July 4, 2001 (9:00 am)
, OH
5k
15:53
2/334
1/13
Early morning 5k. Felt very good about this race, liked the course, and met several guys that I had raced against before.
Upper Arlington 5 Miler
May 28, 2001
Upper Arlington, OH
5 Miles
26:51
3/600
1/12
I feel like I'm great shape after a strong spring of training but no racing due to an injury. Have been doing plenty of steady states and fartleks that have gotten me into arguably the best shape of my life - especially for longer distances.
2000
Gary Smith Worthington Classic 5M
August 6, 2000
Worthington, OH
5 Miles
26:37
9/374**
4/33
I started out a bit too quickly on the uphill start, but it didn't hurt me that badly and even managed to PR by a few seconds. Future Princeton runner and former Bexley runner, James Soldano, joined me in this race. Ran with Condy afterwards for a total of ~14 miles for the day.
Presque Isle Half-Marathon
July 16, 2000
Erie, PA
Half-Marathon
1:16:39
9/???
1/6
Not a bad little race. I have been overtraining like crazy so far this summer - jumping from 30 to 65 to 85 to 90 miles a week. This was a fun race to introduce me to longer distance races.
Bexley 5k
July 4, 2000 (7:00 pm)
Bexley, OH
5k+
17:30
1/332
1/26
After a somewhat disappointing run at the Granville Firecracker 5 this morning, Tom convinced me to take a stab at the Bexley 5K this evening. It was fun, despite the course being ~400 meters long.
Granville Firecracker 5 Miler
July 4, 2000 (8:30 am)
Granville, OH
5 Miles
27:31
10/524
2/39
Just didn't feel well from the beginning. Disapointing finishing time/place.
Panera Bread Leprechaun Run for Diabetes 5K
March 18, 2000 (8:30 am)
Dublin, OH
5K
16:08
4/592
1/12
Home for spring break so I decided to run a local race. Not the greatest race, but it was a good workout and ended up running around 12 miles for the day after warmdown with a guy from Texas and more running at Blacklick with Tom.
1999
Princeton Battlefield
Princeton, NJ
8K
28:09
40/72
Not very happy with my finish :(:(
Princeton Battlefield
Princeton, NJ
8K
26:45
First collegiate cross-country race. Ran alright in the reserve race, but nothing that spectacular.
12th Grange Insurance Celebrity 5M
June 20, 1999
Bexley, OH
5 Mile
27:02
5/331
1/52
Ran with Tom, fun race.
Ohio Boys Division 2 State Championships
June ?, 1999
Dayton, OH
3200
9:59
12/16
NA
Took off fast like usual, looked kinda' stupid leading a race that I would not win. Got passed by a long line of guys and couldn't recover. Somewhat disappointing. Nevertheless, it was good to be there.
Ohio Boys Division 2 State Championships
June ?, 1999
Dayton, OH
4x800 Meters
8:01.75
4/16
NA
Ran the 4x800 with Thad Helber, Tim Sykes, and Todd Helber. Those guys are fast - hope they'll keep running. Thad led off and came around the turn in FIRST PLACE. I lost a place or two, Tim lost one and Todd held on for 4th.
Ohio Boys Division 2 Regionals
May ?, 1999
Zainesville, OH
3200
9:43
4/16
NA
Made it on to state! Led like usual and got passed by three guys near the end.
19th Columbus Roadrunners Winter Run
January 31, 1999
Pickerington, OH
3 Miles
16:46
4/217
1/8
Not at all pleased with the time, but it was cold and I'm not nearly ready to run right now. Walker ran well, with a 1:21 (@5:28) 15 miler, but looked like frozen death at the finish.
1998
Ohio State Cross-Country Meet
December 9, 1998
Columbus, OH
5k
16:33
Ran a smart, controlled race and was very satisfied with my performance. I was only a few places from making all-state. Local guy Rob Myers won the race after Mueller had to stumble acrossed the finish line due to an asthma attack. Future teammate at Princeton, Josh Ordway, won the Division 3 race. Tonight is my first performance as Harrold Hill in "The Music Man."
Chillicothe High School 5k
July 18, 1998
Chillicothe, OH
5K
16:48
Tim, Ty, and I ran a fun little road race in Chillicothe with Tom and Webb. Ed met us in Tarlton and we drove down together. Course followed much of my winter Chillicothe long run course.
1997
Circleville YMCA 5k
June ??, 1997
Circleville, OH
5K
17:5?
First road race ever! Karen and mom both completed the race too and mom won her age group! I wasn't too satisfied with my time, but it was hot and the race was a lot of fun.
1996
1995
1994
1993
Teays Valley Junior High Track Meet
South Bloomfield, OH
1 Mile
5:55
??
NA
First real race ever. In good enough shape to push myself to the point where it hurts a lot. Running races isn't the greatest feeling in the world and you can't just will yourself to run faster.
1989
Pickaway Elementary Field Day
June ?, 1989
OH
1 Mile
??
4/??
NA
Disappointing race. I thought I had a decent chance of pulling off the win, but I didn't have a good start and three guys beat me, including David Dozer. I think my start may have been messed up by Michael Wills' suggestions on my starting stance.

+ Race significantly longer than claimed.

** While this race chose to remove the top finishers overall from the age group placings, I feel that while it is nice of them to give awards to as many different people as possible, this misrepresents the truth so I calculate and report my true age group place.