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Capital Pursuit 10 Miles History
The Capital Pursuit was born in 1983 during the peak of the Iowa running boom. It
has survived and prospers for one reason-- it’s 10 miles, the perfect distance to
test endurance without destroying it.
1983 The race started on a fast note with over 900 runners beginning this inaugural
year in front of the Des Moines Register building. Karl Junginger sped to victory
in 50:44 edging out Doug Nelson by a second followed by the who’s who of Iowa running.
On the women’s side Bev Boddicker won in 1:01:13 beating Karen Clark by 19 seconds
with Sharon Greenwood in third. The 3 mile race was a run away with Olympian Randy
Wilson breaking 15 minutes comfortably.
1984 Looking for perfect fall weather? This was the year as the start temperature
was 43 degrees with clear sunny skies. Richard Kaitany led a trio of men under 50
minutes as he scored a 48:03 with Phil Coppess and Karl Junginger following. Another
7 men broke 51 minutes. Sharon Greenwood was no less impressive for the women as
she ran a 58:25 pulling Bev Dochery (formerly Boddicker) under 60 minutes. The Men’s
masters were oh so fast as John Mulholland ran a 54:02, Mike Felts a 54:33 and Don
Wood a 54:49. In the 3 mile Vern Iwancin ran a 14:25.
1985 This was the year of Phil Coppess as he used the Pursuit to get ready for his
2:10 Twin Cities Marathon a few weeks later. Phil ran a 48 flat followed by Paul
Mausling and Raul DeAnda. Karen Clark won the women’s race in 59:11 beating Sharon
Greenwood by less than a minute. The 3 mile was won by Mike Carney in 14:38 just
edging Randy Wilson at the tape. The Pursuit was at its peak with almost 1100 runners.
1986 A super fit Doug Nelson made the trek from Colorado to visit his homeland and
easily won the Pursuit in 48:44 with Phil Kauder in second. Jane Asimus won the women’s
race in 1:01:28 beating Sharon Greenwood by over a minute. Vern Iwansin again captured
the 3 miler in 14:31 beating Glen Magrum. Team competition, always a part of the
Pursuit, was fierce in ’86 as Reebok Men edged ACCO I Men by 45 seconds for the closest
team battle in Pursuit history.
1987 ISU stars have always been a factor in Central Iowa races-- at this Pursuit
they captured the top 3 men spots and top women’s crown. Raf Wyns won in 49:20 with
Richard Kaitany in second and Paul Black in third. On the women’s side Suzanne Youngberg
won in 1:00:18. Vern Iwansin became a triple crown winner as he won the 3 miler in
14:32.
1988 The Pursuit had changed over the years as the old guard of male runners were
quickly giving way to a new breed of young lions. Glenn Magrum won in 51:01 followed
by Jeff Wubbena and Mike Carney. Elaine Van Dyck won the women’s race in 1:03:43.
The 3 miler was dropped in favor of a 5K and times no longer had that sub 15 minute
ring as Todd Peverill won in 15:28.
1989 Mike Carney moved up two spots from his previous year as he captured first in
51:03 followed by Jeff Wubbena and Jim Robidoux. Kris Wallace broke the 60 minute
barrior as she easily won over the women’s field in 59:20 with Elaine Van Dyck and
Jane Asimus in second and third. Suzanne Hook set the women’s course record in the
5K with a 18:00 as Don Trotter won the men’s title in 15:45.
1990 After the runner-up position the previous two years Jeff Wubbena captured the
men’s race in 51:38 as Keith Fevold and Jim Robidoux placed behind him. Muriel Nauman
won the women’s crown with a 1:02:40 with Stacy Roberts in second. Matt Moberg established
the men’s 5K record by running a 15:21
1991 Dave Haferty scored a solid victory in the men's race with a 50:34 as the second
and third place finishers, Fevold and Robidoux, duplicated their '90 placing. Muriel
Nauman's 61:17 won the women's title, her second straight Pursuit victory. Matt Moberg
won the 5K with Suzanne Hook setting the 5K record with a 17:53.
1992 Keith Fevold having moved up a spot from the previous year claimed victory in
52:17 as '90 winner Jeff Wubbena was 10 seconds back. Barbara Pigg scored the women's
victory in 62:38. Matt Moberg continued his winning way capturing his third straight
5K title.
1993 Jeff Wubbena captured his second men's title, a first, winning in 52:53. David
Heppner was second with Keith Fevold placing third. Dana Kramer won the women's side
in 64:28. A master and the race director, Judith Muller, won the 5k women's title.
1994 David Heppner changed places from the previous year with Jeff Wubbena, taking
first in 51:50 as Jeff captured his fourth second at the Pursuit. Dana Kramer scored
a 62:46 becoming the only consecutive champion duplicating her '93 win. In the 5k,
Andrew Rinn ran 15:40 and Teresa Newcomb a 19:09.
1995 Kris Stapes battled it out with Jeff Jones, eventually taking first with a 52:43,
nine seconds faster than Jeff. Dane Kramer made it three in a row easily taking the
women's crown, scoring a 60:43, ranking as one the best Pursuit 10 milers. The last
year of the 5k saw Andrew Rinn scoring a with a 16:11 and Gina Dewitt a 18:19.
1996 David Heppner became a double winner topping the men's side with a 52:02 beating
Andrew Rinn who moved up to the 10 mile. The women saw Laura Bell beating the defending
champion scoring a 60:26. The shorter distance race (5k and prior to that 3 mile)
was dropped in favor of a 10 mile relay with 24 teams topped by Runner Stuff in
53:00.
1997 Andrew Rinn moved up a spot capturing his first 10 miler in 52:12. The women
had a close race as defending champion Laura Bell beat Nikole Johns by 9 seconds
winning in 61:12. The 10 mile relay continued with 18 teams, again Runner Stuff
winning in 53:28.
1998 Lucas DeWitt won with a 56:54 as only 4 men broke 60 minutes. On the women's
side Tricia Allen ran 1:03:23. The 10 mile relay had 18 teams with Runner Stuff
winning in 55:06.
1999 The Pursuit moved to a new date, Labor Day and brought back the 5k. Keith Matiskella
ran uncontested to win in 52:39 and Christy Nielsen sped to a 1:01:23. The 5k was
won by Mike Carney in 15:57 and Kathleen Schweizer in 19:06.
2000 The warmest Pursuit in history slowed the times as Phil Kauder ran 57:14 and
Jana Peterson a 1:07:29. Dan Hostager ran a 15:41 and Emily Martini scored a 18:40
to win the 5k.
2001 Phil Kauder celebrated a great year as a master winning the Pursuit in 53:40
as 434 finished the 10 miler, the most since the mid-80s. The women's winner was
Kritin Naumna scoring a 1:06:34. The 5k winners were Phillip Keny in 16:45 and Julie
starry in 20:25.
The Capital Pursuit satisfies runners wanting the best of all worlds, this race has
it-- 10 miles and a certified course that favors even 5 mile splits. Yes, the race
may never reach its glory years of ’84 and ’85 but it has a loyal following.
by Cal Murdock
Finishers in 10 mile: 83-453, 84-553, 85-502, 86-430, 87-410, 88-315, 89-337, 90-269,
91-229, 92-229, 93-223, 94-281, 95-219, 96-322, 97-336, 98-278, 99-320, 00-328 &
01-434
Men YEARLY Winners
1983 Karl Junginger 50:44
1984 Richard Kaitany 48:03
1985 Phil Coppess 48:00
1986 Doug Nelson 48:44
1987 Raf Wyns 49:21
1988 Glenn Magrum 51:01
1989 Mike Carney 51:03
1990 Jeff Wubbena 51:38
1991 Dave Haferty 50:34
1992 Keith Fevold 52:17
1993 Jeff Wubbena 52:53
1994 David Heppner 51:50
1995 Kris Stapes 52:43
1996 David Heppner 52:02
1997 Andrew Rinn 52:12
1998 Lucas DeWitt 56:54
1999 Keith Mastiskella 52:39
2000 Phil Kauder 57:14
2001 Phil Kauder 53:40
Women YEARLY Winners
1983 Bev Boddicker 1:00:47
1984 Sharon Greenwood 58:43
1985 Karen Clark 59:12
1986 Jane Asimus 1:01:28
1987 Suzanne Youngberg 1:00:08
1988 Elain Van Dyck 1:03:43
1989 Kris Wallace 59:20
1990 Muriel Naumann 1:02:40
1991 Muriel Naumann 1:01:17
1992 Barbara Pigg 1:02:38
1993 Dana Kramer 1:04:28
1994 Dana Kramer 1:03:46
1995 Dana Kramer 1:00:43
1996 Laura Bell 1:00:26
1997 Laura Bell 1:01:12
1998 Tricia Allen 1:03:23
1999 Christy Nielson 1:01:23
2000 Jana Peterson 1:07:29
2001 Kristin Nauman 1:06:34
Top Ten MEN Times All-Time 1 -Phil Coppess, 85 - 48:00; 2-Richard Kaitany, 84 - 48:03;
3-Doug Nelson, 86 - 48:44; 4-Phil Coppess, 84 - 48:56; 5 Raf Wyns, 87 - 49:21; 6-Karl
Junginger, 84 - 49:42; 7-Jon Eggers, 84 - 50:07; 8-Raul DeAnda, 84 - 50:07; 9-Phil
Kauder, 86 - 50:13; 10-Paul Mausling, 85 - 50:15
Top Ten WOMEN Times All-Time 1 - Sharon Greenwood, 84 - 58:43; 2-Karen Clark, 85
- 59:12; 3-Kris Wallace, 89 - 59:20; 4 Bev Docherty, 84 - 59:40; 5- Sharon Greenwood,
85 - 59:40; 6 Suzanne Youngberg, 87 - 60:08; 7-Laura Bell, 96 - 60:26; 8-Dana Kramer,
95 - 60:43; 9-Bev Boddicker, 83 - 60:47; 10-Dana Kramer, 96 - 60:58
Age Groups Iowa MEN
Under 19 Van Langen, 84 53:37
19-24 Raf Wyns, 87 49:21
25-29 Richard Kaitany, 84 48:03
30-34 Phil Coppess, 85 48:00
35-39 Raul DeAnda, 87 51:30
40-44 Phil Kauder, 01 53:40
45-49 Curt Hoegh, 96 56:16
50-54 Raul DeAnda, 01 56:51
55-59 Jim Smedema, 89 1:03:00
60-64 Karl Larson, 84 1:02:12
65-69 Jim Smedema, 97 1:09:16
70 plus Karl Larson, 91 1:20:42
Age Groups Iowa WOMEN
Under 19 Stacey Keane, 91 1:11:18
19-24 Suzanne Youngberg, 87 1:00:08
25-29 Karen Clark, 85 59:12
30-34 Sharon Greenwood, 84 58:43
35-39 Muriel Naumann, 91 1:01:17
40-44 Muriel Nauman, 97 1:03:44
45-49 Claudia Scott, 97 1:07:55
50-54 E. Caldwell, 84 1:13:08
55-59 Sandy Rupnow, 01 1:20:28
60 plus Regina Henry, 99 1:40:34
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