Abdalah, Somers Smith Win Compaq Up & Running 10K
Race day at Compaq Computer Corporation brought ideal conditions and a deep and competitive field of first time competitors and past champions to the 18th Compaq Up & Running 10K race. The hotly contested race crowned first time men's competitor, Kalid Abdalah of Oakland, Calif. and last year's women's champion, Linda Somers Smith of San Louis Obispo, Calif. in 30:37 and 34:51, respectively.

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Posted Thursday, 25 April, 2002

CUPERTINO, Calif. - (April 21, 2002) - Race day at Compaq Computer Corporation brought ideal conditions and a deep and competitive field of first time competitors and past champions to the 18th Compaq Up & Running 10K race. The hotly contested race crowned first time men's competitor, Kalid Abdalah of Oakland, Calif. and last year's women's champion, Linda Somers Smith of San Louis Obispo, Calif. in 30:37 and 34:51, respectively.

Already a stop on the USATF Pacific Association Circuit, this year's race brought a new distinction, serving as a qualifier for the San Francisco Bay to Breakers race on May 19th. The race drew a large field of elite runners from throughout the West Coast, including champion Somers Smith, 1996 Olympic marathoner and qualifier for the World Half-Marathon Championship in Brussels, Belgium on May 5.

Compaq Up & Running is the most successful corporate-sponsored race in Silicon Valley, and the only Bay Area running event where 100% of the proceeds are donated directly to charity. With more than 3,000 combined participants in the 10K, wheelchair, 2-mile run/walk and 1-mile fun run for kids Compaq raised more than $60,000 for Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara County. Over its 18 year existence, the race has raised nearly $300,000 for local charities.

"We're proud to have brought the Compaq Up & Running 10-K to the Bay Area community each year for the past 18 years," said Pauline Nist, vice president and general manager, Compaq NonStop Division. "It is always an enjoyable event for families, friends, our employees and elite and weekend athletes alike - all in the name of charity." Nist continued, "Serving the communities in which our employees live and work is a priority for Compaq, and we're honored to be able to support the extraordinary programs of the Second Harvest Food Bank each year."

"At a time when clients of the food bank are faced with increasing living costs, having a partner like Compaq is extremely beneficial to us," said Dave Sandretto, executive director, Second Harvest Food Bank. "Compaq's contributions enable us to continue providing and improving programs for our clients at a time when our services are in great demand."

Parents, kids, city officials, community members and SJ Sharkie from the San Jose Sharks were all on hand to cheer on participants and enjoy the day's festivities. Everyone in attendance was able to treat themselves to food, music, extreme sports, gigantic slides and more - a virtual "playland" during the post-race party. More than 400 Compaq and Second Harvest volunteers were on hand to ensure a full day of fun for the entire family.

All participants received a event T-shirt, continental breakfast and admission to the post-race party. The winners were acknowledged at an awards ceremony directly following the events and additional prizes such as round-trip airline tickets and gift certificates to local hotels and restaurants were also awarded.

Compaq Up & Running 10K 
USATF Pacific Association Grand Prix Race
Cupertino, CA, Sunday, April 21, 2002

MEN
1. Kalid Abdalah, 22, Piedmont, CA      30:37
2. Danny Gonzalez, 39, Mt. View, CA     31:01
3. Steve Immel, 25, San Francisco, CA   31:03
4. Miguel Nuci, 22, Turlock, CA     31:11
5. Bill McMorran, 24, Modesto, CA       31:14

WOMEN
1. Linda Somers Smith, 40, San Luis Obispo, CA  34:51
2. Melanie Cleland, 31, Fair Oaks, CA       35:08
3. Midori Sperandeo, 35, Fair Oaks, CA      35:45
4. Tenaya Adams, 28, Saratoga, CA           35:45
5. Rebecca Kopchik, 29, Oakland, CA         36:33

MASTERS (40+)
1. Craig Steinmaus, 40, San Francisco, CA       32:05
2. Carmelo Rios, 42, San Jose, CA           32:45
3. Vitas Ezerskis, 41, San Francisco, CA        33:06

1. See above
2. Maria Trujillo De Rios, 42, Los Gatos, CA    36:43
3. Diana Fitzpatrick, 44, Larkspur, CA      37:24

Male 45 - 49
1. Lloyd Stephenson, 47, San Francisco, CA  33:02
2. Brian Davis, 46, Livermore, CA   34:49

Male 50 - 54
1. Don Paul, 50, San Francisco, CA  34:21
2. Dan Sauers, 51, Mountain View, CA    35:01
3. Tom Bernhard, 50, Fremont, CA    35:09

Male 55 - 59
1. Michael Dove, 55, Salinas, CA    35:44
2. Don Porteous, 55, Alameda, CA    36:52

Male 60 - 64
1. Robert Gormley, 60, Moraga, CA   38:33
2. James Williams, 61, Novato, CA   39:54

Male 65 - 69
1. Elmo Shropshire, 65, Novato, CA  47:53

Male 70 - 74
1. Carl Ellsworth, 70, Nevada City, CA  47:52

Male 80 - 84
1. Jack Friedlander, 80, San Mateo, CA  1:08:10

Female 45 - 49
1. Mo Bartley, 46, Cool, CA 38:49

Female 50 - 54
1. Melinda Morse, 50, San Ramon, CA 40:52

Female 55 - 59
1. Jessie Stratton, 56, Redding, CA 46:06

Female 60 - 64
1. Shirley Matson, 61, Larkspur, CA 41:53
2. Barbara Miller, 62, Modesto, CA  43:41

Female 65 - 69
1. Katherine Beiers, 69, Santa Cruz, CA 58:20

Female 75 - 79
1. Joy Johnson, 75, San Jose, CA    1:02:01
2. Po Adams, 77, Carmichael, CA 1:18:35

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Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Coordinator USATF Road Running Information Center 5522 Camino Cerralvo, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (805) 696-6232, fax (805) 696-6252