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Calvin Christian WinterBlast 5K and Kids’ Blast 2012

Michiana Timing — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:14:28 +0000

Thanks for coming to the WinterBlast 5K

Winter Blast 2012 Age Group Results

Winter Blast 2012 Overall Results

Photos are also posted.

Part 1 Video:

Part 2 Video:

Kids Blast Video:

2012 Calvin v Aquinas Maroon Classic Dual Meet

Michiana Timing — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:24:23 +0000

Results of the 2012 Aquinas v Calvin Maroon Classic.

Lynx 8.03 – Better, Faster, Stronger Software to run your FinishLynx 2000+ including the Bronze Package

Michiana Timing — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:33:32 +0000

If you own a FinishLynx 2000 or 2000+ FAT Camera, you may have missed the May 2011 release of version 8.03 of the software. Now is the time to get your copy. One of the best reasons to upgrade from the Scholastic Package to the Bronze or higher is to get the full power of Lynx software, including the ability to run plug-in software like the truly powerful Auto-Capture.

Released in May of 2011, many operators were too busy taking FAT images at conference and championship track meets to notice. However it offers some advances that you may well enjoy!

[HINT - the good stuff is in the next paragraph - skip this unless you use specific external devices...]
A number of the improvements are for a specific item outside of the Lynx System Developer’s family of products to permit smoother or better interfacing. Those are:

TagHeuer CP 540 LapTime support is now included.
LapTime devices like the The Tag Heuer CP 540, Chronelec is 2008, and IPICO now have standard TCP port numbers.
There are two new scoreboard fields for the Chronelec system.
It added “Gill 6 Digit.lss” script.

[Now the good stuff!]
With the release of Lynx 8.0.3 some good things our way come.

Here are the best points of this release:
1. Improved error code reporting for more efficient trouble-shooting. This has been an issue for a long time – generic messages aren’t all that helpful. Nice improvement.

2. The reported “type” of COM port (as reported by Windows) is now displayed in parenthesis after the port name in the drop-down lists. This one is awesome! We keep a copy of the hardware control on our desktop so we can try to figure out what COM port has the button timer on it for example. Ditto if we are using a serial connection with two computers running Lynx and HyTek. No more. Now it shows what COM port is which. Really nice improvement.

3. You can now open events that are missing image files. Sometimes the image file gets lost if you are moving files about. This is a great feature for those unusual moments when you need to get the file open and work on it.

Overall nothing earth shattering, and yet great improvements in the software needed to run your FinishLynx Camera.

MichianaTiming is a FinishLynx dealer. We sell software, hardware, and we provide training to get you to the next level of skill in your operation. Give us a call today if you are in need of upgrading your FinishLynx equipment or skills. If you have a Scholastic Package, consider upgrading to the Bronze. The beauty of Lynx is that it is modular and can always be upgraded.

Running for Hope 5K – 2nd Annual to Assist Haiti

Michiana Timing — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 05:22:39 +0000

This is a very cool story about four sisters who organized a 5K on March 26, 2011. Michiana Timing was in on the effort from the start and helped them with a successful first event with over 300 participants!

Rockford Independent Photo

Now up for the second annual — plan to join them on March 24th, 2011. Register on-line now: Registration Link.

Mail in Registration Form: Runner_Registration_Form_2012

Current advice for runners to stay safe on race day!

Michiana Timing — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:42:21 +0000

Many endurance events have seen a rise in sudden heart attacks and death just short of the finish line, at a spot called the X-spot. It is where you see the finish and think you will make it — and then you don’t.

The Running Doc suggests three things in this article:
1. Take a baby aspirin (81mg) the morning of the event.
2. Limit caffeine that morning to less than 200 mg.
3. Take the last mile like the previous without a fast sprint.

The article also suggests that announcers should not encourage runners to go faster, presumably because they may get out of their comfort zone.

Of course the best advice of all is have a comprehensive physical exam on a regular basis.

Be safe out there!

2012 Winter Blast 5K and 1K Kids Flurry

Michiana Timing — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 04:37:46 +0000

On-line registration:
Single Entry Form – use if you are not planning to use the family rate
Winter Flurry – Kids’ 1K Fun Run – not eligible for family rates
Family Entry Form – use only if three or more family members (note: if registering more than three, the four and following will ring up at $16.67 but the additional 6.67 each will be refunded for the fourth and following runners). You must specify family name as team.

If you would like to register by mail, please use this form: Winter Blast 2012 Registration Form

To visit the event website and learn more, please visit: WinterBlastRun.com

Grand Valley Turkey Trot 5K Results

Michiana Timing — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:03:58 +0000

Presented by the Grand Valley State University Running Club

Overall GVSU Turkey Trot Results

GVSU Running Club Age Group Results – with times

Our finish photos: Here

GVSU Running Club photos: Here (two volumes)

Yule Run I’ll Walk 5K Results

Michiana Timing — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:17:50 +0000

Pictures from the finish line are available for you to view.

Link to Pictures

Overall Results

Age Group Results

2011 Comstock Park Fall Classic presented by United Bank

Michiana Timing — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:25:18 +0000

Here are today’s results:
Overall Results
Age Group Results

Note you may appear two places earlier in the pictures than your actual place as two shots were missed:
Photos of the Comstock Park Fall Classic 5K 2011

2011 WHAC Cross Country Championship – Riverside Park, Grand Rapids

Michiana Timing — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 05:17:39 +0000

Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference XC Championships LIVE RESULTS

College Men 8000 Meter Run Team Scores
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Team Pts 1 2 3 4 5 (6) (7)
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1 Aquinas 25 1 3 5 7 9 12 19
Total Time: 2:07:50 Average: 25:33.82 1-5 Split: 58
2 Siena Heights 49 2 4 8 15 20 21 26
Total Time: 2:09:20 Average: 25:52.00 1-5 Split: 1:33
3 Cornerstone 57 6 10 11 13 17 30 35
Total Time: 2:10:24 Average: 26:04.64 1-5 Split: 33
4 Davenport 116 16 22 24 25 29 33 34
Total Time: 2:15:27 Average: 27:05.24 1-5 Split: 1:30
5 Indiana Tech 144 14 23 28 37 42 45 46
Total Time: 2:19:25 Average: 27:52.92 1-5 Split: 3:23
6 Madonna 160 18 31 32 38 41 48 –
Total Time: 2:20:52 Average: 28:10.24 1-5 Split: 3:11
7 Michigan-Dearborn 197 27 36 43 44 47 – –
Total Time: 2:25:49 Average: 29:09.62 1-5 Split: 2:56
8 Concordia (Mich.) 229 39 40 49 50 51 – –
Total Time: 2:37:34 Average: 31:30.70 1-5 Split: 4:15

College Women 5000 Meter Run Team Scores
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Team Pts 1 2 3 4 5 (6) (7)
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1 Aquinas 30 2 4 7 8 9 17 19
Total Time: 1:35:27 Average: 19:05.26 1-5 Split: 34
2 Cornerstone 67 6 12 15 16 18 21 29
Total Time: 1:37:31 Average: 19:30.17 1-5 Split: 40
3 Madonna 84 1 11 14 28 30 36 44
Total Time: 1:39:03 Average: 19:48.56 1-5 Split: 2:12
4 Siena Heights 86 3 5 22 23 33 37 –
Total Time: 1:39:18 Average: 19:51.42 1-5 Split: 2:05
5 Indiana Tech 121 13 20 25 31 32 34 38
Total Time: 1:41:31 Average: 20:18.16 1-5 Split: 1:32
6 Davenport 151 24 26 27 35 39 40 –
Total Time: 1:44:30 Average: 20:53.84 1-5 Split: 1:48
7 Michigan-Dearborn 196 10 41 45 48 52 – –
Total Time: 1:55:20 Average: 23:03.82 1-5 Split: 8:15
8 Concordia (Mich.) 227 42 43 46 47 49 50 51
Total Time: 1:54:05 Average: 22:48.96 1-5 Split: 59