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Posted on Sun, Jun 2, 2013 : 5:23 p.m.

Juggling, a daddy-daughter run and more from the 40th Dexter-Ann Arbor Run

By Pete Cunningham

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Nearly every one of the 5,420 participants at the Dexter-Ann Arbor Run on Saturday had a look of accomplishment when crossing the finish line on Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor on Sunday. The cheers along the home-stretch and at the finish line certainly added to the enthusiasm of the runners.

But there was one 10K runner whose race was a subtle reminder to everyone around him that no matter how spectacular your accomplishment, there’s someone out there doing something more.

Complete race results: Half marathon | 10K | 5K

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Riley McLincha.

Pete Cunningham | AnnArbor.com

He was the buzz among runners and it wasn’t the firefighter who ran in full gear, the parents pushing strollers or people running in support of various charities. It was Riley McLincha, who ran the entire 10K race while dribbling three basketballs, also known as “drubbling.”

“It’s called drubbling because it combines juggling, dribbling and jogging,” said McLincha.

McLincha, 62, finished the race in one hour, seven minutes and 36 seconds, which is a 10:52 pace. McLincha said without the basketballs he could run at about an 8:30 pace.

But why would anyone who can juggle three basketballs while running want to jog without juggling three basketballs?

McLincha, who is from Clio, said he started drubbling about 20 years ago and has drubbled in five marathons. He is the world record holder for the fastest mile while drubbling.

Half marathon winners

Lake Orion’s Clint Verran, 38, won the half-marathon for the second straight year, as well as the fourth time overall. Pushing the pace with Verran for the entire race was 24-year-old Alex Russeau, from La Salle, who was making his half marathon debut. Verran finished in one hour, seven minutes and 50 seconds, 30 seconds ahead of Russeau

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Dexter-Ann Arbor half marathon runners Alex Russeau, left, and Clint Verran lead the pack on Sunday, June 2. Verran won the race for the second year in a row.

Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.com

Verran said he pulled away from Russeau during the final mile-and-a-half.

“I had a little surge and that was enough to get ahead. It was a great race and I love coming down here,” Verran said. “The course was in perfect condition, we even had a little tail wind.”

Russeau - who used to run at Michigan State - may be 14 years Varren’s junior, but the veteran won the mental game to pull ahead at the end.

“I kept trying to break him and those little surges, you only get so many in a race and I think I ate them all up (too early),” Russeau said. “I knew it might come down to a kick and I think it just played in my mind too much, I was just waiting for it.

2013 DEXTER-ANN ARBOR RUN

The top finishers from Sunday’s Dexter-Ann Arbor Run. Complete results can be found here.

HALF MARATHON
Top 10 men
1. Clint Verran Lake Orion MI 38 1:07:50
2. Alex Russeau Dundee MI 24 1:08:20
3. Jeffrey Hicks Harrison Twp MI 28 1:15:41
4. Charlie Mouch Ann Arbor MI 23 1:15:49
5. William Kane Bloomfield Hills MI 22 1:16:02
6. Josh Partridge Brighton MI 20 1:16:42
7. Josh White Ann Arbor MI 25 1:17:17
8. Burkland David Almont MI 18 1:17:50
9. Sean Dew Saline MI 17 1:18:00
10. Paul Aufdemberge Redford MI 48 1:18:03

Top 10 women
1. Molly Watcke New Bremen OH 42 1:18:07
2. Erin Heenan Ann Arbor MI 31 1:18:18
3. Rachel Kinsman Archbold OH 39 1:21:34
4. Megan Smallwood Milan MI 28 1:24:06
5. Stephanie Smith Detroit MI 31 1:26:14
6. Lisa Veneziano Fenton MI 48 1:27:15
7. Josephine Weeden Saline MI 44 1:27:25
8. Lillie Romeiser Lake Forest IL 28 1:28:46
9. Shea Wickland Ann Arbor MI 23 1:28:48
10. Nicole Sifuentes Plymouth MI 26 1:29:24

10-KILOMETER
Top 10 men
1. Brendan Martin Rochester MI 24 30:54:00
2. Zachary Ornelus Ann Arbor MI 21 31:55:00
3. Kreg Hatfield Flint MI 35 33:32:00
4. Andrew Porinsky Dexter MI 28 35:36:00
5. David Burkhart Brighton MI 59 35:50:00
6. David Burke Irvine CA 34 36:32:00
7. Tyler Watts Commerce Twp MI 20 37:03:00
8. Scott Lieberman Ann Arbor MI 17 37:06:00
9. Peter Hamp Ann Arbor MI 25 37:15:00
10. Hamshivraj Dhamrat Milan MI M 37:25:00

Top 10 women
1. Lavenna Kubatzky Lake Orion MI 25 36:38:00
2. Elizabeth Feenstra Ann Arbor MI 24 40:23:00
3. Helen Fuller Ann Arbor MI 31 43:24:00
4. Ana Dora Saline MI 35 43:49:00
5. Elise Dombkowski Dexter MI 16 44:32:00
6. Lizette Solis Ann Arbor MI 32 45:29:00
7. Elizabeth Robert Ann Arbor MI 33 45:29:00
7. Desi O'Brien Saline MI 20 45:30:00
8. Nancy Fulcher Ann Arbor MI 44 45:50:00
9. Kris Kotula Swartz Creek MI 42 46:08:00
10. Elizabeth Collins Ann Arbor MI 25 46:15
5-KILOMETER
Top 10 men
1. Phil Stead Ann Arbor MI 31 15:33
2. Josiah Swanson Fond Du Lac WI 20 15:49
3. Brett Burdick Lansing MI 22 16:02
4. Kendall Maddox Southfield MI 20 16:20
5. John Holmes West Bloomfield MI 18 16:33
6. Kevin Hall Ann Arbor MI 16 17:15
7. Don Strite Ann Arbor MI 20 17:23
8. Patrick Beardslee Fenton MI 23 17:34
9. Alex Advey Ypsilanti MI 36 17:45
10. Andrew Weber Ann Arbor MI 33 17:56
Top 10 women
1. Erin Webster Dearborn MI 27 17:49
2. Courtney Clancy Ann Arbor MI 21 19:25
3. Mayce Varacalli Linden MI 19 20:07
4. Alexa Dorsey Ann Arbor MI 26 20:43
5. Alison Torreano Ann Arbor MI 33 21:16
6. Rachel Hollinger-Janzen Dearborn MI 22 21:19
7. Nicole Reames Richland MI 26 21:29
8. Karen Vetor Ypsilanti MI 43 21:30
9. Kelly Hall Ann Arbor MI 17 21:46
10. Andrea Blake Dearborn MI 34 22:06
“He sensed I was slowing up and just took off and I was too slow to react and he just put it on and I wasn’t ready for that.”

Molly Watcke, 42, of New Bremen, Ohio, won the women’s division with a time of 1:18:07. A former runner for Michigan, it was Watcke’s first Dexter-Ann Arbor Run.

“These are my old stomping grounds. Any excuse to come back to Ann Arbor I’ll take,” Watcke said. “Beautiful day, beautiful course.”

Strolling along

Joaquim Martins, 41, has lived in Ann Arbor for three-and-a-half years, but Sunday was his first time participating in the Dexter-Ann Arbor run. He finished in 23:26, which is a 7:32.5 mile pace.

Not bad considering he was pushing a stroller containing his 3-year-old daughter, Yara.

“My daughter, when I push her she kept saying ‘daddy faster, daddy faster.’ I thought that’d be good (motivation),” said Martins, whose wife, Sandra Martins also motivated him as she ran in the 10K with a time of 1:06.13. She is training for a 20K.

The motivation of his wife and daughter worked and hurt Martins at the same time. He was the first person pushing a stroller to finish the 5K, but he also threw-up immediately after crossing the finish line.

Running for two

Martins wasn’t the only one running for two on Sunday. Fifteen members of the Michigan Running Club, also known as M Run, didn’t push themselves for personal bests on Sunday. They pushed others instead.

Working with myTEAM TRIUMPH, the MRun members pushed carts for five special needs children.

“It’s an organization that aims to help disabled people participate in events, like 5Ks, that they otherwise could not,” Stephanie Resis. “It’s a really fun experience for everyone.”

Resis ran the 5K pushing Alex Darr. Normally the club has three runners per cart, but Resis and fellow Michigan student Michelle Lapin manned Darr’s by themselves.

“Usually we have more people switching off, so it was a challenge this year,” Lapin said. “It’s always been a great experience. It’s very fulfilling.”

40-for-40

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The Dexter-Ann Arbor Run saw 5,420 participants on Sunday, June 2.

Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.com

Sunday was the 40th anniversary of the run and the only man to have ever run in the previous 39, Pittsfield Township resident Dan Gamble, 70, made it a perfect 40-for-40.

Several members of the fitness class Gamble has taught at the YMCA for 42 years were at the finish line to cheer him on, including Donald Proud, who ran in the first Dexter-Ann Arbor run with Gamble.

“It was really nice,” Gamble said.

Peter Cunningham covers sports for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached at petercunningham@annarbor.com. Follow him on Twitter @petcunningham.

Comments

Hailmary

Tue, Jun 11, 2013 : 2:08 p.m.

Or pizza !

Hailmary

Thu, Jun 6, 2013 : 2:38 p.m.

I don't think the marathon will be a success until someone eats hot dogs continuously from start to finish.

Angela Todd

Wed, Jun 5, 2013 : 2:43 p.m.

These runners set the good example. We have legs for a reason. More power to the runners...and, also to dancers, and everyone else who exercises. Ann Arbor resident, Angela F. Todd.

drubbler

Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 1:53 p.m.

A little embarrassed I was the lead in the story instead of the winners, but I understand the press business. :) Thanks.

oyxclean

Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 2:54 p.m.

We watched as you crossed the finish line juggling 3 basketballs--thank you for the much needed laugh! :)

Dr. Fate

Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 2:16 p.m.

There are marathons everywhere but this is the first time I've ever seen drubbling during one. Chalk up another "amazing" in your personal file. You are awesome!

Paula Gardner

Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 9:51 a.m.

The headline has been changed.

Mike

Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 1:12 a.m.

Big award for worst title ever for public interest story.

Ann English

Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 12:51 a.m.

The photos are the next best thing to a DVD in which the viewers go on the run with the participants; I never knew the runners would be handed drinks during the run. In Hell on Wheels, a DVD in which the viewers take the Tour de France with the cyclists, motorists hand the cyclists bottles of water during the Tour; and the cyclists need sunscreen during the long, long tour. One prominent tombstone in the first photograph made me wonder if it's that of Eck Stanger, who was the Ann Arbor News' chief photographer from 1934 to 1973. Since Shield Road was used in the run, perhaps Dan Hoey Road was, too, if not Central. Dan Hoey Road is right next to St. Joseph's Cemetery. That proximity to businesses in Dexter might explain why the run was moved from a Saturday to a Sunday.

tdw

Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 12:47 a.m.

Running is for a bunch of losers who are health consensus and don't smoke cigarettes like a smoke stack like me (That's a joke BTW).

Lizzy Alfs

Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 12:24 a.m.

Riley McLincha: You're amazing. Ran my first race and I was just steps ahead of you for a long stretch of the way. Motivation!

drubbler

Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 1:49 p.m.

"Motivation" Thants what I want to hear. Obviously the noise I created didn't bother you. I know it bothers some and I do understand. If complaints did outnumber praises that come from drubbling I'd have quit long ago. 10 "amazing"s certainly cancels out 1 grumble. Thanks for yours.

LauraM

Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 12:53 a.m.

A few years ago, I ran a half marathon and could faintly hear the basketballs bouncing behind me during most of the race!

John

Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 12:15 a.m.

I believe this article exceeds the guidelines for amount of times the word "drubbling" can be used. I demand A2.com redact 50% of said drubbling instances, and provide drubbling consultation to its reporters. Drubbling is a serious issue. Only YOU can prevent drubbling. .... drubble.

Tim Hornton

Sun, Jun 2, 2013 : 10:32 p.m.

I ran this 5 years when it finished at skyline HS. Will never run 13.1 miles staight again! To much pain.good foe these people for doing this!

TryingToBeObjective

Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 3:32 a.m.

Tim, are you related to the principal at Skyline High School?

Tim Hornton

Sun, Jun 2, 2013 : 10:38 p.m.

Did I proof read my comment? No I didn't.

dancinginmysoul

Sun, Jun 2, 2013 : 10:21 p.m.

Seriously aa.com, why is there NOTHING about Taste of Ann Arbor? Why? Way to show support for your city.

dancinginmysoul

Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 3:02 a.m.

David: I didn't fail to notice it. Again, I don't understand why there wasn't something early today. So people who missed that first article wouldn't have gotten the information and gone down until after the fact. That's all.

dancinginmysoul

Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 2:58 a.m.

#1: I don't "pitch fits," and quite frankly I think it's moronic to say I did. I just happen to think it's a real disservice to our community when an event like Taste of Ann Arbor isn't even mentioned on the day of the event until after it's over. Main St was shut down. Yet there was no mention of the road shut down either, however the Run was listed. #2: Yes I posted my comment in this story. Where else would you like me to put it? #3: I will own that I probably shouldn't have written the comment about not supporting the city. But, I won't deny the enormous frustrations I have with aa.com and the stories that get published. #4:You made a snarky comment to begin with and you were wrong. Get off your high horse.

David Martel

Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 1:43 a.m.

dancinginmysoul - is this the story that you failed to notice, 5 days ago, giving the community plenty of time to plan to attend: http://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/food-drink/taste-of-ann-arbor-coming-to-main-street-on-sunday-june-2/ To make a comment suggesting that AnnArbor.com doesn't support the city is ridiculous.

EyeHeartA2

Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 1:25 a.m.

Sorry. A "simple inquiry" is: I was wondering why there is no mention in this sports column of Taste of Ann Arbor? Pitching a fit starts with "Seriously" and ends with "Way to show support for your city." By the way, in case you hadn't noticed the Dexter to ANN ARBOR run ended in Ann Arbor, and is put on by the Ann Arbor Track Club. So....why isn't this showing support for your city?

a2citizen

Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 1:14 a.m.

come on eyeheart...you were wrong...just admit it.

dancinginmysoul

Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 12:33 a.m.

my initial post was simply inquiring as to why no mention of Tast of A2 until after the event closed. why wasn't something written prior. I have every right to post whatever I choose. if you don't like it. don't read it. but don't blow me junk about apologies if you're not even willing to do so.

EyeHeartA2

Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 12:04 a.m.

So you felt you had to jump the gun and complain, when two stories come out within an hour of each other that yours didn't come out first. No, sorry. That one wasn't worth pitching a fit over. Sometime people have to wait. Sometimes even for a whole hour. Sometimes you have to wait for a day or so for game scores. Yep, I saw the timestamps - prior to posting.

dancinginmysoul

Sun, Jun 2, 2013 : 11:26 p.m.

EyeHeart: note the times. Feel free to apologize.

a2citizen

Sun, Jun 2, 2013 : 11:08 p.m.

@eyeheart: in case you didn't notice the time stamp on the article you linked, it was posted 11 minutes after dancings comment. @a2.com: Seriously aa.com, why is there NOTHING about Taste of Ann Arbor written in French? Why?

Daniel Brenner

Sun, Jun 2, 2013 : 11:06 p.m.

Ha, Sorry 'bout the delay. I was the only photographer on schedule today. It took a little longer to be posted. Hope you all enjoyed the pictures.

EyeHeartA2

Sun, Jun 2, 2013 : 11:01 p.m.

Feel free to apologize. http://www.annarbor.com/news/scenes-from-taste-of-ann-arbor-2013/

Dog Guy

Sun, Jun 2, 2013 : 9:53 p.m.

No grumbling is allowed by those blocked from church because Main Street was closed in Ann Arbor. Your job was to applaud from the sidewalk and recite Walt Whitman's "I Sing the Body Electric."

tdw

Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 12:42 a.m.

Dog...I thought " I Sing the Body Electric " was a episode of the Twilight Zone

smokeblwr

Sun, Jun 2, 2013 : 9:47 p.m.

Ah, nice to see some "old timers" win the half today!

JRW

Sun, Jun 2, 2013 : 9:38 p.m.

"Juggling, a 'sickening' daddy-daughter run and more from the 40th Dexter-Ann Arbor Run" Did I miss something in the article above describing the "sickening daddy-daughter run? It's in the title but not referred to in the article, unless I missed it.

joejoeblow

Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 2:03 a.m.

What is wrong with this "paper." I agree, this title is plane and simple horrible.

microtini

Sun, Jun 2, 2013 : 11:58 p.m.

It's a terrible headline.

John

Sun, Jun 2, 2013 : 11:45 p.m.

"He was the first person pushing a stroller to finish the 5K, but he also threw-up immediately after crossing the finish line." Taste of Ann Arbor?

Jeff Renner

Sun, Jun 2, 2013 : 9:53 p.m.

"He was the first person pushing a stroller to finish the 5K, but he also threw-up immediately after crossing the finish line."

obviouscomment

Sun, Jun 2, 2013 : 9:49 p.m.

The sub-topic "Strolling Along" talks about the dad that pushed his 3 year old in a stroller through the 5k and then puked immediately after crossing the finish line.

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