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Madison Area Running Series is a series of run/walk events in Madison, WI and its surrounding areas

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About the Athletes Section:
This section of the website is designed to allow athletes in the series learn more about each other. As of 2008, athletes in the series range from 7 years old to those in their 70s. Athletes in the series compete in 1 to over 30 events per year, and some near 15 events in the series per year. The series has participants with experience levels varying from beginers to those who have run for decades. Madison series participants have been well known for their courteousness through volunteer work and helping their fellow runners acheive their goals. Various athletes will be featured on this site. When each athlete that has met certain requirements, they can have their own profile where links in this section will be available.
How to use this section:
  • Find background information in this section.
  • Find career highlights, goals, and interests of an athlete in this section.
  • To see a bigger picture (if available) of the athlete, click on their picture and maximize the window.
  • Existing MARS members can login to their MARS account and see which requirements they have met, and edit/view their entered profile information. Participant profiles will become active in this section when they have met the requirements and entered information with their consent.


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Crazylegs Classic MARS teaM members
First featured on 05/21/2008

MARS teaM Crazylegs Plaque
MARS Team Crazylegs Classic 2008 plaque
The first MARS teaM in the history of MARS started formation on 03/21/2008 and can be seen below. This team competed in the 2008 Crazylegs Classic where 16 of 18 people were present on race day. There was no team scoring for this event; however, its main purpose was to bring more benefits to team members, and to introduce the team aspect of MARS for the first time. Later on, there will be more MARS team races as will be seen in the team section. Team participants for the first race were from many places in the madison area to as far as Kenosha, WI. People of various experience levels and ages were part of the team.



Kim Luke
Crazy Legs 2006
Athlete Name:  Kim Luke
Stats for
Kim Luke
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StatThis YearTo Date
Points
20
20
Races
3
3
Point Average
6.67
6.67
Standard Deviation
1.7
1.7
Average Deviation
1.56
1.56
Active years in the series:   2008
Age Group:  F30-39
Hometown:  Madison, WI
High School:  Dearborn High
College:  Kalamazoo College
Comments from MARS:  
Kim seems to be making great progress with each race. Her 2008 year started off with the New year's day dash, and then she went on to improve her season's start by 5 minutes with an all-time PR of 39:31 in the 8k in at the Crazylegs Classic . Kim has also done other races outside of the series where she has shown similar progress also during the 2008 year.
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Matthew De Witt
Racewalking to a runner-up finish at the 2006 Penn Relays.
Athlete Name:  Matthew De Witt
Stats for
Matthew Witt De
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StatThis YearTo Date
Points
28
28
Races
3
3
Point Average
9.33
9.33
Standard Deviation
0.94
0.94
Average Deviation
0.89
0.89
Active years in the series:   2008
Age Group:  M20-29
Hometown:  Kenosha, WI
High School:  Mary D. Bradford High School, Kenosha, Wis.
College:  Univ. of Wisconsin-Parkside, U.S. Sports Academy, Aurora Univ.
Comments from MARS:  
Matthew comes from a distance where he makes occasional trips to the Madison Area. He has officiated/helped in track meets both near Milwaukee and the Madison Area. He has competed in many distances since his early 20s, and has some impressive race-walk records.
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Matt Cook
Across the Bay 12k '08
Athlete Name:  Matt Cook
Stats for
Matt Cook
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StatThis YearTo Date
Points
22
22
Races
3
3
Point Average
7.33
7.33
Standard Deviation
1.7
1.7
Average Deviation
1.56
1.56
Active years in the series:   2008
Age Group:  M20-29
Hometown:  Middleton, WI
High School:  Home School '04
College:  UW - Platteville '08
Comments from MARS:  
Matt was one of our MARS teaM members at the 2008 Crazylegs Classic. Matt has potential and plenty of chances to meet his goals.
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Athlete Name:  Jeffrey Price
Stats for
Jeffrey Price
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StatThis YearTo Date
Points
16
44
Races
2
5
Point Average
8
8.8
Standard Deviation
0
0.75
Average Deviation
0
0.64
Active years in the series:   2006 2007 2008
Age Group:  M30-39
Hometown:  Madison, WI
High School:  James Madison Memorial 1991
College:  Utah State University 2000
Comments from MARS:  
Jeffrey has shown good sportsmanship and enthusiasm in the series. We hope to see him in the series for many years to come.
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Athlete Name:  MARS Phantom-One
Stats for
MARS Phantom-One
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StatThis YearTo Date
Points
61
106
Races
7
10
Point Average
8.71
10.6
Standard Deviation
3.24
4.54
Average Deviation
2.61
3.64
Active years in the series:   2007 2008
Age Group:  M-1--1
Hometown:  Land's Unknown, LU
Comments from MARS:  
The Phantom joined the series in 2007 to promote fitness in the Madison Area.
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Ronald Mexico
Athlete Name:  Ronald Mexico
Stats for
Ronald Mexico
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StatThis YearTo Date
Points
95
419
Races
10
44
Point Average
9.5
9.52
Standard Deviation
2.01
2.68
Average Deviation
1.4
1.62
Active years in the series:   2005 2006 2007 2008
Age Group:  M30-39
Hometown:  Oregon, WI
High School:  Preston-Fountain, Preston, MN
College:  Luther College, Decorah, IA
Comments from MARS:  
Ron has been competitive in the series for a long time. Ron was looking for increased competition in his age group for the 2008 year, and he found Scott Jones to be a good competitor who joined the series in 2008.
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Athlete Name:  Dana Bartholomew
Stats for
Dana Bartholomew
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StatThis YearTo Date
Points
100
100
Races
9
9
Point Average
11.11
11.11
Standard Deviation
2.13
2.13
Average Deviation
1.73
1.73
Active years in the series:   2008
Comments from MARS:  
Dana has been our top competitor in the his age group since joining the series in 2008. He has demonstrated great fitness both in running and in strength, and to some extent this comes as no surprise since he has a history of a wrestler. Additionally, he was the overall top male winner in the press and run combo.


Tracy Sedgwick
Athlete Name:  Tracy Sedgwick
Stats for
Tracy Sedgwick
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StatThis YearTo Date
Points
59
238
Races
6
23
Point Average
9.83
10.35
Standard Deviation
2.54
3.96
Average Deviation
1.83
2.89
Active years in the series:   2006 2007 2008
Age Group:  F40-49
Hometown:  Belleville, WI
High School:  Jersey Community High School - Jerseyville, IL
College:  University of Illinois - BS, University of South Florida - MS
Comments from MARS:  
Tracy was good competitor in her age group in the 2006 and 2007, and still holds up her status. Tracy is one of our most enthusiastic people in the series, and to complement that, in the 2008 year we are making strides to enhance the series.
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Athlete Name:  Steve Greene
Stats for
Steve Greene
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StatThis YearTo Date
Points
18
18
Races
3
3
Point Average
6
6
Standard Deviation
0.82
0.82
Average Deviation
0.67
0.67
Active years in the series:   2008
Comments from MARS:  
Steve is a new competitor for the 2008 year. We hope that Steve will encourage other people in his age group about fitness.


Tom Berg
Shamrock Shuffle 2008
Athlete Name:  Tom Berg
Stats for
Tom Berg
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StatThis YearTo Date
Points
89
89
Races
10
10
Point Average
8.9
8.9
Standard Deviation
2.21
2.21
Average Deviation
1.48
1.48
Active years in the series:   2008
Age Group:  M50-59
Hometown:  Madison, WI
High School:  James Madison Memorial
College:  UW Madison
Comments from MARS:  
Tom started running when he was 44 and is quite competitive in the local area for his experience level. As a first year competitor, he has already competed in almost every race within the first half of the series.
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Brian Sedgwick
Athlete Name:  Brian Sedgwick
Stats for
Brian Sedgwick
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StatThis YearTo Date
Points
44
100
Races
6
14
Point Average
7.33
7.14
Standard Deviation
0.75
3.23
Average Deviation
0.67
1.92
Active years in the series:   2006 2007 2008
Age Group:  M40-49
Hometown:  Belleville, WI
High School:  Kewaskum High
College:  UW-Madison
Comments from MARS:  
Brian has probably been encouraged more during the 2008 year because of his wife Tracy and his three younger kids. We think that we will see Brian at more races this year.
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Athlete Name:  Robin Forbes-Lorman
Stats for
Robin Forbes-Lorman
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StatThis YearTo Date
Points
59
59
Races
6
6
Point Average
9.83
9.83
Standard Deviation
2.41
2.41
Average Deviation
1.78
1.78
Active years in the series:   2008
Comments from MARS:  
Robin joined the series in the 2008 year and started with the Freeze for Food with an excellent performance in tough conditions. She was a top competitor in the first half of the 2008 series.


Daniel Harris
Athlete Name:  Daniel Harris
Stats for
Daniel Harris
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StatThis YearTo Date
Points
56
195
Races
6
21
Point Average
9.33
9.29
Standard Deviation
1.8
2.88
Average Deviation
1.44
1.93
Active years in the series:   2005 2007 2008
Age Group:  M40-49
Hometown:  Monona, WI
High School:  Tri County
College:  UW Stevens Point
Comments from MARS:  
Daniel was well known in the series after his completion of all 13 events in the 2005 series. He was second to Ron Ofstun, a very tough competitor. Daniel has been looking to get into races again when possible after temporarily putting his typical racing trend on hold for a year or two.
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Athlete Name:  Peter Premkumar
Stats for
Peter Premkumar
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StatThis YearTo Date
Points
33
33
Races
5
5
Point Average
6.6
6.6
Standard Deviation
0.8
0.8
Average Deviation
0.72
0.72
Active years in the series:   2008
Comments from MARS:  
We think Peter is looking to keep in shape by persistent participation at races. We will see how well things work for him this year, and we wish him good luck.


Jess Manier
Athlete Name:  Jess Manier
Stats for
Jess Manier
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StatThis YearTo Date
Points
38
38
Races
4
4
Point Average
9.5
9.5
Standard Deviation
1.66
1.66
Average Deviation
1.5
1.5
Active years in the series:   2008
Age Group:  F20-29
Hometown:  Sun Prairie, WI
Comments from MARS:  
Jess has been a nice competitor and a good volunteer in the series since joining in 2008.
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Athlete Name:  Barry Seifert
Stats for
Barry Seifert
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StatThis YearTo Date
Points
23
207
Races
4
31
Point Average
5.75
6.68
Standard Deviation
0.83
3.24
Average Deviation
0.75
2.08
Active years in the series:   2005 2006 2007 2008
Comments from MARS:  
Barry made the top three in his age group in 2007 by two points. Barry did favor shorter distances recently, but this year he is making a few attempts at longer distances. This year, Barry is helping MARS with a few of the items on our list.


Previously Featured Athletes:
Erik was first featured on 04/16/2008


Erik Hendrickson
Freeze for Food 2008
Athlete Name:  Erik Hendrickson
Stats for
Erik Hendrickson
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StatThis YearTo Date
Points
39
267
Races
6
33
Point Average
6.5
8.09
Standard Deviation
2.93
3.55
Average Deviation
2.17
2.91
Active years in the series:   2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Age Group:  M30-39
Hometown:  Madison, WI
High School:  Madison West High '88
College:  MATC '92
Comments from MARS:  
Erik has been in the series since the begining and he is known for participating in multiple events on race day. He has lived in the Madison Area for decades and has served as a good example of someone who keeps maintaining an active life while holding a multi-job work schedule. Erik placed 3rd in the series for his age group in 2004 and 2006. Erik was the first athlete in the history of the series to be featured on our athletes section. He was first featured on 04/16/2008.
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