MOMAR Cumberland Final Results & Writeups – UPDATED

Results from this past weekend’s Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race in Cumberland are now posted – click here . Congratulations to Todd and Gary who came in first overall on by many accounts was a tough course.

NEW! Shane Ruljancich – Cumberland MOMAR Race Report – I partly credit the Mind Over Mountain adventure race series for getting me into endurance sports. I had dabbled in running a bit in high school track, but was never too serious. It was my desire to participate in an adventure race that promoted me to get into better shape and started me down this road which I now love so much.

NEW! Wendy Simms – Island Racing – So the reason we did a 48 hour turnaround in Vegas was because we had to get back to the Island for some local events that are too good to be missed. The Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race (MOMAR) was up in Cumberland Saturday, after-party Sat night up at Mount Washington and then the Ramble Mountain Bike marathon event was in Parksville Sunday.

NEW! Todd Nowack – MOMAR Cumberland Race Report – Wow! The 2008 MOMAR season has already come and gone. It’s hard to believe that we’re now sitting in October and the cool drizzly season of fall and winter is now upon us.

Gary Robbins – MOMAR Cumberland Race Report – This past weekend was the third and final MOMAR of the 2008 season and series owner Bryan Tasaka managed to hit an absolute home run with this one.

Average Adventure Addict – A Lesson from Cumberland – This was by far the hardest race I have ever done in my short time doing athletic things. I was so shattered half way thru that finishing was a HUGE accomplishment for me. Parts of the race went textbook perfect, and most other parts fell apart like a sand castle under a wave.

Jen Segger-Gigg – MOMAR Racing & Juan de Fuca Running – However, Saturday morning rolled around really quickly and YEAH, it was my 28th Birthday! Can’t think of anything better than racing a MOMAR to celebrate.

Sara Seads – Pics and Results are in for MOMAR – Hello again! Bryan has posted the pics and results to the MOMAR website from this past weekends race and you can check them out at… -Cumberland MOMAR Race Report – I just awoke from a deep post-race sleep and I am reflecting on yesterdays MOMAR in Cumberland so I thought I should post a blog while it is all fresh in my memory…So here it is my last race report for 2008 (well you never know what else might pop up on the race calendar…)::

Team Helly Hansen Vancouver Island – BIG WEEKEND: Momar and The Ramble – What a weekend. First off let me say how proud I am of Carey for her amazing effort yesterday at the Cumberland Momar. Despite a dreary forecast, the weather cleared as we set off on the kayak/canoe stage 1.

Official Press Release -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MOMAR Cumberland: a Super Season-Ender

New Westminster, BC – September 29, 2008. The Schick Xtreme3 Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race (MOMAR) series ended its ninth season with a sold out race in Cumberland on September 27, 2008. Racers began the 45 km journey with a 9 km paddle on Comox Lake, followed by a 3 km long challenging and scenic orienteering section. Racers then hopped on their bikes for 20 km of mountain biking, followed by 10 km of trekking with navigation. The race ended with a 3 km mountain bike ride and a 1 km urban navigation towards Dunsmuir Street in downtown Cumberland.

Defending champs, Victoria’s Todd Nowack and Gary Robbins of North Vancouver (Team Helly Hansen/MOMAR) topped the podium once again, while Jerermy Grasby, owner of the Riding Fool Hostel in Cumberland, came in second overall and first in the solo male category. Victoria’s Garth Campbell and Shane Ruljancich came in third overall and first in the team of two, male category with John Markez of Vancouver following shortly behind. Team Dart-Nuun, Squamish’s Jenn Segger-Gigg and Norm Hann, with Ryan VanGorder of Seattle and Tom Roozendaal of Duncan, came in fifth overall and was the first team of four to cross the finish line. Courtenay’s Sarah Seads kept her place at the top for solo female racers.

The new Cumberland course design was a huge success. “The racers loved the new course, and with over 50 people being stung by wasps and a bear on course, this course was full of adventure” said Race Director, Bryan Tasaka. “Adventure racing isn’t just about the challenge of the course design; it’s also about enduring and respecting the natural world around you. The enthusiasm and perseverance of the racers is always such a pleasure to see.”

The post-race festivities were held Mount Washington Alpine Resort where over $14,000 in prizes was given out, including a trip for two to Hawaii. Tasaka also announced that participants and volunteers helped to raise $7,500 for the Make-a-Wish Foundation this year. Racers, organizers and volunteers danced long into the night, in fine MOMAR tradition.

For more information on participating in next year’s MOMAR series, go to http://www.mindovermountain.com/momar/ , e-mail info@mindovermountain.com or call 1.866.912.3331