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Tim Bergsten created this Ning Network.

  • I raced 64 races in 2016.  (plus several of the brewers cup races throughout the year, did most of the brewers cup races easy as several of these were Neilson Challenges and other races which were non-competitive).
  • I had started out the year with right hamstring pain and some Achilles problems until April- then I was able to get back to some real conditioning and training.   I worked through it and overcame the issues with needle treatment and my millions of supporters.   
  • I won 4 races.
  • I had (8) 2nd place overall finishes.
  • I had (4) 3rd place overall finishes. 
  • I had (1) 4th place overall finish. 
  • (14) 1st place age group wins.
  • (7) 2nd place age division wins. 
  • (2) 3rd place age division wins.
  • (3) 4th place age division places. 
  • I won approximately $200.00 in cash prize money throughout the year and I won approximately $10,000.00 in promotions, race entries, and other prizes through the racing year--fully sponsored and supported by Runners Roost- Colorado Springs.  
  • I won 0ne RRCA 3rd place champion award at Frosties Frozen 5 mile in Denver. 
  • I won 5 Master's championships. 
  • (1) 2nd place Master's win. 
  • (4) 4th place Master's places.
  • I won the Grand Prix of Racing Race series Long Series -- I am a 14 time champion in the Long Series and (2) second place overalls.
  • I won the Blue Moon Long Series. 
  • I got 4th overall in the Triple Crown of Running Series.   I hold the Masters overall record. 
  • I raced in four different States outside of Colorado through the year. 
  • I took home a master's championship and an age division win award in the inaugural Disneyland half marathon and 10k in California. 
  • I took home two Master's championships in Florida at the Wine and Dine half marathon and 10k.
  • I was one place away from taking home a top three 45-49 Las Vegas Rock and Roll age division award.  I took home an age division win in the Las Vegas 5k and 10th overall. 
  • I placed 2nd overall at Brazos Bend Half Marathon in Texas. 
  • I earned a 3rd place age division win in the Dopey challenge 10k in Florida.  I completed the Dopey challenge in January. 
  • I earned my Walt Disney Coast to Coast award. 
  • I completed my first Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon double this year.   My marathon performance was hindered by a bad fall on my way down right after the turnaround as I hurt my left shoulder and skinned my knees.    I earned a 4th place Master Award overall for the Ascent. 
  • I completed (4) relay legs at Ragnar Relay Snowmass.
  • I had a huge 5k win in the inaugural Denver Rock and Roll 5k. 

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RACES: 

(4) 2 miles.

(5) 4 miles

(6) 5 miles

(1) 8 mile

(11) 5k's

(14) 10k's

(22) half marathons

(2) marathons

(4) Ranar Relay legs

Barr Trail Mountain Race

17.1 miles at Imogene Pass

(2) 10 miles

(1) 12k

(1) 6.6 mile

(1) 15k

(1) 9.25 mile

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* Even with some pain issues hindering me for the first 3-4 months of the year-- I came back and racked up an awesome performance percentage rating for the year.    I earned more awards and promotions than anyone out on the racing circuit !!!!     

Here is just a sample of some of my accomplishments through the year-- I couldn't fit everything in the picture. 

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