Tag Archives: Betty Zelent

122nd Boston Marathon

Posted on May 1, 2018 by tricraigz

On April 16th I raced in the 122nd Boston Marathon. This was the 16th time I have done the race and these were by far the most difficult conditions I’ve run a marathon in. The temperature in Hopkinton at race … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018, Marathon, Running Race | Tagged Betty Zelent, Boston, Boston Marathon, Bruce McNair, Chicago, Cindy O'Malley, Clif Bar, Craig Zelent, Dave Dungan, Debbie, Desi Linden, Faith Lutheran Church, Hopkinton, Karin Yohe, Kent Yohe, Laurie Kearney, Lombard, Megan Yohe, New York, O'Malley | Leave a comment

Bonfield Express 5K Turkey Trot

Posted on December 6, 2017 by tricraigz

On November 23rd I raced the Bonfield Express 5K Turkey Trot in Downers Grove, IL. This was the 3rd consecutive year I have done this race. The previous 2 years I ran 19:32 and 19:36 and won my age group. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017, Running Race | Tagged Ben O'Malley, Betty Zelent, Bonfield Express 5K, Bruce McNair, Chuck Carey, Cindy O'Malley, Craig Zelent, Debbie O'Malley, Donna Goffron, Downers Grove, Jeff Emerson, Jim O'Malley, Katy Emerson, Patrick O'Malley, Paul Neumann, Paul Winans, Randy Jacob, Steve Barczi, Tera O'Malley, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment

Glen Ellyn Freedom Four Mile Race

Posted on July 18, 2017 by tricraigz

On July 4th I ran the Glen Ellyn Freedom Four Mile Race in my hometown of Glen Ellyn, IL. I have had a lot of practice on this course as this was the 16th time I’ve done this race. I … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017, Running Race | Tagged Betty Zelent, Bruce McNair, Chuck Carey, Cindy O'Malley, Craig Zelent, Debbie O'Malley, Glen Ellyn, Glenbard West, IHSA, Illinois, Jim Brenner, Katelynne Hart, Kent Yohe, Laurie Kearney, Lindsey Payne, Paul Winans, Portland | 2 Comments

121st Boston Marathon

Posted on May 2, 2017 by tricraigz

On April 17th I ran the 121st Boston Marathon. This was my 15th Boston finish and Laurie’s 21st Boston finish. We are so thankful to God that we can still enjoy this active lifestyle. Race day was unseasonably warm. Temperatures … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017, Marathon | Tagged Betty Zelent, Boston, Boston Marathon, Craig Zelent, Hopkinton, JP Licks, Kathrine Switzer, Laurie Kearney, Pat Kearney, Smokey | Leave a comment

Bonfield Express 5K

Posted on December 5, 2016 by tricraigz

On Thanksgiving Day I ran the 13th Annual Bonfield Express 5K in Downers Grove, IL. The race is held in honor of Jim Bonfield who passed away in 2003 after complications of Hodgkin’s Disease, Leukemia and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Jim … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Running Race | Tagged Betty Zelent, Bonfield Express 5K, Chicago, Craig Zelent, Cubs, Downers Grove, Hodgkin's Disease, Jim Bonfield, Leukemia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment

Freedom Four

Posted on July 17, 2016 by tricraigz

On July 4th I raced one of my all-time favorite events – the Freedom Four Mile Run in my hometown of Glen Ellyn, IL. I was back in the Chicago area for the holiday weekend visiting family so I decided … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Running Race | Tagged Betty Zelent, Chicago, chicked, Cindy O'Malley, Craig Zelent, Debbie O'Malley, Freedom Four, Glen Ellyn, Karin Yohe, Kent Yohe, Megan Yohe | 4 Comments

ITU Triathlon World Championships – Olympic Distance

Posted on October 16, 2015 by tricraigz

On September 19th I raced the ITU Olympic Distance Triathlon World Championships in Chicago. This was the 22nd time I have raced for Team USA and the 11th time I have raced the Olympic distance event. I give thanks every … Continue reading →

Posted in 2015, Triathlon | Tagged Adrian Mackay, Betty Zelent, Buckingham Fountain, Chicago, Craig Zelent, Debbie O'Malley, Glen Ellyn, ITU, Lake Michigan, Michael Smith, Mom, Team USA, Tera O'Malley, USA Triathlon, USAT., Wacker Drive, World Championship | 2 Comments

USA Triathlon National Championships – Sprint Distance

Posted on September 1, 2015 by tricraigz

On August 9th I raced the USA Triathlon Sprint Distance National Championships in Milwaukee, WI. I had raced in the Olympic distance race the day before so this was going to be more for fun, but I was still going … Continue reading →

Posted in 2015, Triathlon | Tagged Benton Harbor, Betty Zelent, Cindy O'Malley, Craig Zelent, Debbie O'Malley, IM 70.3, Ironman, Jeremy Oury, Laurie Kearney, Maggie Riley-Hagan, Milwaukee, Mom, National Championships, Rady, Steelhead, The Double, USA Triathlon | Leave a comment

USA Triathlon Sprint Distance National Championships

Posted on September 19, 2014 by tricraigz

On August 10th I raced the USA Triathlon Sprint Distance National Championships in Milwaukee, WI. I have only raced Sprint Nationals on one other occasion. That was in 1997 at Catalina Island, CA. On that day I beat 26 other … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014, Triathlon | Tagged Betty Zelent, Catalina, Catalina Triathlon, Chicago, Craig Zelent, Milwaukee, National Championships, Nationals, Olympic Distance, Sprint Distance, Team USA, Triathlon, USA Triathlon, USAT., World Championships, Worlds | 1 Comment

USA Triathlon Olympic Distance National Championships

Posted on September 17, 2014 by tricraigz

On August 9th I raced the USA Triathlon Olympic Distance National Championships in Milwaukee, WI. Nationals was the lone qualifier for the 2015 World Championships in Chicago – this would be the big prize. 25 slots per age group were … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014, Triathlon | Tagged Betty Zelent, Chicago, Craig Zelent, Glen Ellyn, Ironman, Ironman 70.3, Lake Michigan, Laurie Kearney, Milwaukee, Miss Wisconsin, National Championship, Steelhead, Team USA, Triathlon, USA Triathlon, USAT., World Championship | 8 Comments