December 2002

From The Lake Grapevine Runners & Walkers Club

The Footprint December 2002 www.runnersandwalkers.com

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In This Issue

Double Trouble Recap A World Record In Step With…Heather Wallace Marathon Madness and More (Floriday Ironman, Palo Duro Canyon, Twin Cities, San Antonio, Chicago, Towpath, New York, Mt. Rushmore) • Michael Lynch Foundation ___________________________

Upcoming Events • • • •

Thursday, December 19th and January 16th, Board meetings.

All members welcome.

Sunday, December 15th, White Rock Marathon Saturday, January 18th, Bold in the Cold 5k and 15k December 7th, Holiday Party, Susan Barnett’s House

Double Trouble a Team Effort The Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers have wrapped up another successful race. The 3rd Annual Double Trouble 5K and 10K races were held on Saturday, October 12th. Despite the fact that there were twelve other races in the area on the same day, the members of our great club rallied to the challenge, and success was achieved.

The real work began with John Bush herding the help. John was the first on the scene to get things

rolling Saturday (and most of Friday too). John took the helm as volunteer coordinator when Barb Martin had to miss this race. My hat is off to Eileen Fontaine for preregistration, Jeff Brown for traffic control, Ray Harris for the course management, and man—did our results crew rule (or Ruyle)! Our race day registration crew was phenomenal. My many thanks to all that helped. Our volunteers are why so many racers from the (Continued on page 2)

Mix Master “Saturday Night Live” 5:00 pm •

January 4th, Cozymel’s at Grapevine Mills • February 1st, BD’s Mongolian BBQ, 114 & MacArthur • March 1st, Amore’s on NW Highway in Grapevine ___________________________

Renewals Your membership expiration date is shown on your Footprint mailing label. When it’s time to renew, just fill out the membership application in the newsletter, and mail it back to RAW along with your check.

Raw member Craig Minyard wins the 10K with a time of 34:46 1

Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers Club P.O. Box 2982 Grapevine, Texas 76099

RAW Board and Committees President Kelly Richards President@RunnersAndWalkers.com First Vice President Tony Dominiec VP1@RunnersAndWalkers.com Second Vice President Terry Marcott VP2@RunnersAndWalkers.com Chief Information Officer Jack Hase CIO@RunnersAndWalkers.com Treasurer Craig Minyard Treasurer@RunnersAndWalkers.com

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metroplex attend our races religiously. We give them what they want: quick registration, a clean and enjoyable race, prompt results, and a fast-moving awards presentation. The racers get to leave promptly and have much of the day left to attend to other things.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the fact that K2, Ray Harris and Eileen Fontaine were responsible for securing sponsors for this year’s races. With the work that these folks put in, we were able to increase our donation to Parkland Hospital’s annual burn camp by 25%. Camp I-Thonka-Chi (Choctaw meaning "a place that We had roughly two hundred people makes one strong and fearless, not participate in both the 5K and the afraid to face life”), provides an 10K. In the 5k, overall winners opportunity for child and teen burn were Keith Pierce (15:53) and victims to interact with others who Katherine Sweatt (21:20), and have been burned. It is humbling Masters Don Nelson (17:55) and and gratifying that our hard work Diane Shomper (23:03). In the 10K, can benefit others. A large thanks the overall spots were a RAW to all who contributed to the success Sweep, going to Craig Minyard of this year’s event. I hope that all (34:46) and Melanie Davies (48:17). of you will be available to assist in Don Nelson mastered his way in to future races. the top spot (36:13), and master female winner was Michele McClew Lastly, a number of new (48:38). memberships were accepted at this event, indicating that runners and The new awards given to the age walkers alike believe that our club group winners were very nice. has the characteristics and benefits Compliments were also given to our that make them want to become race T-shirts, designed by David members. My humble regards go Ball. Boy, am I glad that he is a out to all our members who make member of our club. He really this possible. You’re the best! makes our designs top shelf!

—Terry Marcott

Officers At Large David Ball MAL1@RunnersAndWalkers.com Dave Aungst MAL2@RunnersAndWalkers.com Marybeth Crane MAL3@RunnersAndWalkers.com Stacie Sauber MAL4@RunnersAndWalkers.com Curtis Woodard MAL5@RunnersAndWalkers.com Rick Sanford MAL6@RunnersAndWalkers.com Footprint Editor Susan Barnett SCMBarnett@aol.com

...And a special “Thank You” to Terry Marcott, who (while recovering from an injury) did an awesome job as Race Director!

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This Guy’s an Animal!

November 1-2, Scott Eppelman ran 24 hours on a treadmill, covering 116.04 miles. WOW. He’s currently awaiting certification by the Guinness Book of World Records. Can you believe that?!

Incidentally, when Tim Brenner and Rick Sanford were at the Palo Duro Canyon 50K, Scott’s name happened to come up. Some of the other runners said, “You mean you KNOW Scott Eppelman?” Tim and Rick casually replied, “Well, yeah. I mean, he’s in our club and runs with us.” The incredulous response was, “YOU RUN with Scott Eppelman?!”

Scott is so modest, we take for granted his accomplishments. In fact, we wouldn’t even have known about the world record if we hadn’t read it in the newspaper!

Scott, since you didn’t have a picture, we had to pick the 2nd fastest land animal!

Calling all Volunteers!

You’re Invited!

Come join us Sunday morning, December 15th, at the LGRAW White Rock Marathon Aid Station.

To the annual LGRAW Holiday Party

This year’s theme is Polynesian, so wear your Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts!

Saturday, December 7th 7:00 pm

Meet at the parking lot in front of M.J. Designs/Petco at the corner of William D. Tate and 114 at 7am to carpool, or be at the Mile 10 Aid Station by 7:30am.

The Aid Station is located on West Lawther on the West side of the lake, at the point just after the marathon route reaches White Rock Lake. See a map at http://runtherock.com/rockmap.html

Jim and Susan Barnett 507 Alamo Court, Southlake 817-488-7601 Feel free to bring a dish or drinks to share. Wear your Holiday attire, or whatever makes you comfortable.

To volunteer, contact Jack Hase at 817-430-3624 or lgraw@RunnersAndWalkers.com All pre-registered volunteers will receive a WRM Volunteer T-shirt.

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RAW Visits the Big Apple

By Joe Luccioni Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!

We kept hearing those words over and over from the members of the Lynch family and the Michael Lynch Foundation. Tony Dominiec, Craig Minyard and I represented the club in presenting the foundation with a check in the amount of $11,500.00, representing the funds raised at RAW’s first annual Protectors Of Freedom 5k.

Marathon the following morning, he drank only water, but that’s okay— Tony and I drank for him.

After the dinner I drove Craig and his family to their hotel in midtown Manhattan. I don't think that Jeannie or Janet will ever let me drive them around New York again.

Then Tony and I continued our celebrating at Casey's Pub until midnight.

On Saturday, Tony and I ran Central Park and witnessed a warm up run for the Marathon, showcasing all the International runners.

Tony was so excited at seeing the finish line being put up, he vowed to run New York next year.

Close up of the ladder truck honoring Michael’s memory joined Stephanie at The Clipper, an Irish Pub, and put a dent in their supply of Guinness. The next day— Marathon day— we waited at the twenty mile mark to see the race and to encourage Craig for the last six miles. While standing there, a NYC policeman approached us and asked where he knew us from. It turned out he had been at The Clipper the night before. He knows Stephanie, and commented that it was obvious that we were enjoying ourselves (small world).

Later Tony and I met Stephanie, who took us to see Michael's grave site. The headstone hasn't been placed yet, but we were surrounded Craig looked good as he went by and The RAW contingents presents the check he finished in 2:55:36. It was very by the graves of other firefighters from 9/11. At special having both Tony and Craig We arrived on Friday, November 1st, that moment I realized what we had join me for the trip, and I thank them and attended a dinner sponsored by accomplished was not about money, from the bottom of my heart. the foundation in the Throgs Neck it was about our honoring those area of the Bronx, where Michael's brave men by honoring Michael. We Pat Lynch sends a message to our family lives. The Italian food was entire membership: "Thank you visited Michael's permanent Fire fantastic, the bread was even better, House in the Bronx, and God Bless You". but the company was the best part of Engine 62 Ladder 32. The the evening. Michael's family was firefighters were falling all well represented, but his Mom and over themselves to make Dad were not there. (They finally us feel at home. We gave were able to take a vacation and it them POF T-Shirts, which happened to be on that weekend.) they appreciated.

Michael's Uncle Pat and Aunt Agnes Michael's name and had tears in their eyes when we picture is all over the presented them with the check. My place. The front door has a Stephanie was so happy, and you large mural of Michael, could see that she is slowly but and they named the surely starting to live again. My Ladder truck in his honor. mom, sister and aunt were also there What a special and which made it even more special for emotional day. me. I was glad that two other guests were able to join us for the evening: Of course that evening Michael’s fire station, with the door on the right Craig's wife Jeannie and his mom Tony, my sister, and I displaying his picture Janet. Since Craig was running the 4

Marathon Madness and More Ironman Florida Triathlon Panama City Beach, FL November 9, 2002

Nevertheless, they all survived and were looking forward to being vertical for the 112-mile bike ride.

No one seemed to have had too much trouble except for the winds, which This event is without question the were always in their faces (of course) “more” part of Marathon Madness and the soaking rain! Yes, it poured and More! Five crazy RAW overmuch of the time, causing puddles, achievers put themselves to the test wet socks and annoying squeaky this year, and all five finished in good shoes. shape. Lee Miller, Carl Stipe, Alan Walker, Hélène Walker, and firsttimer Noel Widdowson made the 14hour trip to Florida for this grueling event.

By all accounts, the 2.4-mile swim was brutal. At precisely 7 am, 2000 neoprene-clad triathletes surged into the water. The surf was high, and the swell and chop made it hard to see the buoys. We won’t mention any names, but most suffered from motion sickness and ended up “feeding the fish”. (That is how you put it, isn’t it, Hélène?) To add to the Noel, Carl, Hélène and Alan challenge, a diesel-engine boat was anchored too close to the buoy at the first turn, causing a bottleneck and spewing his exhaust. Noel said, “I could picture the captain having his The tough conditions had taken their head stuck in that pipe for a minute toll, and the 26.2-mile run turned out to be a daunting test. As Lee said, or two...cough...gag!”

“The run turns into a dead man shuffle. You just keep making forward progress until you cross the finish line.” Noel “bonked” at mile 3, but 10 minutes at the buffet line got him back on his feet. He described it as his hips, knees, ankles, and feet giving up all at one time. As Alan commented, “This stage of the race is a mental game. I check off each mile, analyze what I’m feeling, eliminate any negative thoughts, update my plan, and push ahead. The key is relentless forward motion.”

Lee Miller entering the water for his second loop

demands respect. Of the 2000 entrants, over 200 will DNF, including 15 professional triathletes.

A finisher’s photo, a medal, a T-shirt, some pizza and a post-race massage are all great, but the greatest reward is emotional. Knowing that you’ve completed this event, and dealt with the challenges and adversity, makes it something special.”

We tip our hats to all you! And we understand the next Ironman is already calling your names….

Name, total time, swim, bike, run: Alan: 11:52:24, 1:13:34, 5:56:13, 4:27:46 Lee: 12:35:34, 1:25:24, 6:16:52, 4:39:23 Carl: 12:42:02, 1:14:22, 5:36:43, 5:36:30 Noel: 12:45:01, 1:30:09, 5:50:00, 5:03:28, Hélène: 16:00:14, 1:40:52, 8:00:22, 5:57:22

Twin Cities Marathon Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN September 29, 2002

By Allan Lindsley The Twin Cities Marathon lived up to its billing as being one of the most scenic urban marathons in the U.S. This year’s event was held a week earlier than normal, so the trees were just beginning to shows signs of fall colors. The starting temperature was 51 degrees with overcast skies.

This being my first marathon, I was concerned about getting a clean start Well, move relentlessly ahead they and falling into a pace that was not did, and all reached that glorious overly fast. The adrenaline carried finish line. Hélène calls it “my 10 me the first few miles through seconds of fame.” She adds, “When downtown Minneapolis, and then I your upper body touches the Finish ribbon, and your arms are high in the found a comfortable pace with a air, that adrenaline rush makes the small group of runners as we headed preceding 16 hours worth every for Lakes Calhoun and Harriet. moment!”

Crowd support was unbelievable!

There were very few areas where Alan puts their accomplishment in there wasn’t some kind of activity to perspective: “An Ironman race 5

Marathon Madness and More distract you. The first ten miles felt almost too easy. The advice I was given for my first marathon — “If you think you’re going too fast, you are” and “Don’t, don’t, don’t, start out too fast”— kept creeping into my mind.

Why didn’t I listen!! I was battling a small hamstring pull from the week before and was wondering if and when it would come to haunt me.

The answer came quick enough, between miles 10 and 15. I felt my stride start to compensate for the weak hamstring. As we ran along the Mississippi, the countdown started. It was something like “How many miles are left? Why did I want to do this?” I used every distraction I could think of as I made eye contact with the cheering spectators. By mile 18 I was forced to walk through a water stop while massaging the hamstring. We crossed the Mississippi at mile 19 and started an ever so slight uphill climb into St. Paul, but it felt like a mountain. I could sense my pace slowing considerably, with small groups crawling by me up the three mile climb, but I could only watch them go. The course leveled out again at mile 24 as we entered the home stretch. I was running with another guy who sounded like a freight train running out of steam. Someone gave the dreaded cheer “You’re almost there,” to which the guy let out a line of expletives that would have made a sailor blush. I could only laugh, because I truly felt his pain and we were nowhere close to finishing. As we reached the last peak at mile 25 1/2, the finish line was in sight and it truly was all downhill from there.

Towpath Marathon Cleveland, OH October 13, 2002 Kelly Richards: 3:54:11

K2 with marathon buddies Jim Miller and “Cleveland” Ray

LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon October 13, 2002

By Liz Shanks

Going to Chicago to watch her mother run a marathon was not my 16-year-old daughter Jenny’s idea of a really fun time. However, since it was combined with a visit to friends, who had moved to Chicago from our town, she started to warm up to the idea. Then when those friends bought us tickets to “The Blue Man Show” and included a tour of Northwestern University in our itinerary, she All in all, it was a great experience, with free drinks, free gu, all the pain thought that maybe it would be okay to go. a body could handle, and a free trip to the medical tent. It was truly the complete marathon experience. For We stayed at an International Youth Hostel, which was located two blocks anyone who hasn’t run the Twin Cities, just find a few hills to practice from the race start and finish. It was such a bargain price, we were able to on and enjoy the scenery. indulge ourselves for dinners and also that all-important aspect of Allan Lindsley: 2:51:57 travel for 16-year-old girls (and for (1st marathon!)

50-year-old women) — the shopping!

3:13:01 Lee Rebodos: 6

The Marathon. This was our primary purpose in going to Chicago, but all the other things to do in the city made the race seem almost like an optional side trip. Maybe the distractions helped me relax my focus and approach the start of the race in a calm frame of mind. Things out of my control, like the weather, couldn’t have been better — almost cold at the start, warming to clear, sunny and cool through most of the race.

The course is relatively flat and runs through a variety of interesting neighborhoods, all of which were full of cheering, supportive crowds. At about Mile 14, I attached myself to a pace runner with a 3:40 tag on her back, and I stuck close by her until Mile 22. Although her pace was more like 3:30, and out of my comfort zone, I decided to endure the pain and stay with her. Pain would be there regardless of the pace, I figured.

With four miles to go, I lost track of her at a water stop, but I assume she continued to run well and no doubt finished ahead of her 3:40 posted time. I crossed the finish line at 3:36:55 – my best run ever! As I made my way to the family and friends reunion area, I looked around to find that pacer so I could thank her for helping me get that time. But in a race the size of Chicago, some 37,500 runners, it was impossible.

When I reached the “S” area, Jenny was waiting there for me with hugs (a rare thing for her), congratulations, and I think pride that I’d done my best time. For me, that was the best part of the whole race.

Liz Shanks: 3:36:55 — A PR and 6th out of 434 in her age group!

Bruce Johanns: 4:01:34 Allison Gray: 3:31:36 Yolanda Hopping: 3:12:18 Adam Pope: 3:56:26 Steve Early: 3:53:14 (1st marathon) Jack Hase: 3:19:09

Marathon Madness and More Mr. Rushmore Marathon Rapid City, SD October 13, 2002

taken off the tights if I had had the time and a place to change.

The race starts on an uphill. It was the only time during the race that I

By Gabe Pugliese felt I was running at an altitude higher than I was accustomed. The When Rick Fogle and I exited the hill wasn't that big, but I was airport in Rapid City, we were definitely breathing harder than I wondering what we had gotten normally would. My shin tightened ourselves into. The temperature was up, and it wasn’t until mile 5 that I in the thirties, it was raining and the got on my anticipated 3:40 pace. wind was gusting to 30 mph. The next morning it was still cold and I was feeling pretty good at the halfwindy, but at least the rain had way point but it didn't last long. At stopped. After picking up our race mile 14 I started feeling some pain in packets, we decided to drive the my lower left calf or Achilles tendon, course. As we climbed the 3000 feet and I had to back off the pace a little. to the start line, we noticed the This injury also slowed me on the temperature kept dropping even longest uphill at mile 17. though it was late morning and the Nevertheless, I hit mile 20 with a sun was pretty high. Driving the 3:40 still doable if I could attack the 2-mile 10% grade downhill that would soon start. I decided to go for it since the calf didn't seem to bother me as much downhill. I knocked off the first half of that hill in about 7:30 and was getting my second wind when I felt my left hamstring pull. I immediately started walking and for a while I was afraid I would have to walk it in from there. After a few minutes, it felt good enough to run on. However, I felt the pulling Gabe and Rick enjoying the snow! sensation about 5 more times before the end of the race and I had to walk it out each time. I still managed to finish in 3:45:17 to earn another course created a little anxiety — I had never run a course with hills as over-50 PR. Rick finished in 4:35:20 long and steep as these. Even though for his second PR in two consecutive months.

I had clipped my toenails pretty

Palo Duro Trail Run Canyon, TX October 19, 2002

By Rick Sanford Tim Brenner and I made the long drive out to Amarillo for the Palo Duro Canyon Trail Run. This is a fantastic 50M/50K/20K event that was highly recommended by ultra/ trail runners. The race director, Red Spicer, is a big, burly guy who looks more like a football player than a runner. Red and his staff are friendly and engaging. They put a ton of energy into this race and the atmosphere is much like a family reunion.

It was still dark at the start of the race and the weather was threatening to turn ugly. Some runners had headlamps/flashlights and we took off single file, slowly snaking our way down the trail for the first thirty minutes. It was overcast as the sun rose, but still the terrain amazed me. I had never been anywhere like this. The 50K

short, I could envision having 10 black toenails the day after the race.

(I only got two.)

Overall, I really enjoyed this race.

The scenery was beautiful, and there were plenty of aid stations well On race morning the temperature in staffed with volunteers. It was a small race (333 entrants) but I liked the city was forecast to be near this size because I never felt boxed in freezing, so we were expecting low or slowed up by a crowd, yet I was 20s or high teens at the start line, never alone on the course. The down and dressed accordingly. Boy, were we surprised when we got off the bus hills can take their toll on you — my legs probably had more soreness to find near perfect weather at the start. It was still in the 30s, but there after this race than any other in a was little wind and it was sunny, so long time — but if you're a good downhill runner you could have a it felt pretty good. I immediately ditched the sweatshirt, and would've great time.

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Rick enjoying the scenery participants ran a 6-mile loop and then two completions of a 12.5-mile loop. About half way through my first 12.5-mile loop, the sun started to break through the clouds and reveal the colors of the canyon.

Marveling at the landscape, I realized how fortunate I was to be here and to be running in such a beautiful place. Near the end of this

Marathon Madness and More loop, Tim asked me how I was doing. New York City Marathon I told him I was fine and to go on. He November 3, 2002 was running very well and looked like he had tons of energy.

By Amy Berryhill I finished the first 12.5-mile loop and sat down to retie my shoes. At this point my leg cramped up, and I knew I was done for if I couldn’t get back up. Fortunately, Antje from NTTR saw my situation and rushed over to help stretch me out. Soon, I was back on my feet and starting the last loop. Thanks, Antje! About 2 miles into this loop, I started to hit the wall. Most of the next 3 miles were spent walking, but I didn’t mind because the scenery was spectacular.

I hadn’t drunk enough early in the race, so I downed as much Gatorade as I could. By mile 25, I was feeling much better and picking up the pace again. The last two miles are tough, but the finish is really cool. You run down a hill to the finish line, flanked by rows of United States and Texas flags. I finished in 6:35, and Tim finished an impressive 8th overall.

NYC was GREAT! It was a little chilly, considering that most of my training was in the heat of the summer. The fact that I didn't start running until July 4th, and was still able to complete a marathon, was really cool. Of course, it didn’t hurt that I had an extra adrenaline rush from delivering that baby in the classroom 6 days before! (Ed. Note: Did you catch that on the news? It made Good Morning America!)

astonishing $11,500. We joined members of the Lynch and Luccioni families for a terrific pasta dinner in "da Bronx" Friday night before the marathon. The family was touched and everyone enjoyed the presentation.

New York is a tremendous event with over 32,000 runners and unbelievable crowd support — 2.5 million New Yorkers SCREAMING over the entire course. I highly recommend New York to anyone, just for the experience. The logistics are difficult and the course very challenging (read HARD), but it’s well worth it! I want to thank Joe Honestly, I am embarrassed to share and Tony for their hospitality and for my time, because you guys are all SO their shouts of encouragement at mile 20.

FAST!!! But, I will, because I am just grateful to have crossed that finish line. My official time was 5:02, but my actual time was 4:57. I figured it would take me 5 hours….

I put my name on my shirt, as I was advised by various runners, and was cheered on like you would not This was my first 50K, and it was a believe. The fact that I had on my great experience. You won’t find Texas running shorts also helped, I’m better scenery, and the volunteers sure. I was laughing the whole first are first rate. Palo Duro is most half, just amazed that people come definitely worth the trip. We liked the canyon so well, we went back on out to cheer like they do. I probably Sunday morning for another 6 miles. high-fived every kid from Staten Island to Manhattan! (It's the mother in me.)

Rick Sanford: 6:37:02 Tim Brenner: 5:43:25 (PR) I am not sure if I will ever run White Rock Half Marathon another marathon right now, but I haven't totally ruled it out. My goal Dallas, TX was to run a marathon before I November 2, 2002 turned 40, and I made it by 3 months!

Stan Ujka 1:21:23.5 Dana Bullard 1:26:14.4 Jon Korte 1:26:17.8 Byron Benoit 1:26:19.0

By Craig Minyard Yolanda Hopping 1:28:35.2 Lee Rebodos 1:29:12.9 The weekend was terrific! My wife, Major Mike Eccleston 1:35:20.9 my mother and I had the privilege of Doug Noell 1:41:36.6 joining Joe Luccioni and Tony Scott Decker 1:43:47.8 Dominiec in presenting the Board of Kelly Eppelman 2:11:44.8 the Michael Lynch Foundation with Roy Lange 2:29:49.6 the proceeds from RAW’s Protectors Courtney Noell 2:30:26.7 of Freedom 5k. The check was an 8

Craig is congratulated by wife Jeannie

Amy Berryhill 4:57:48 (1st marathon) Andrea Lorden 4:32:39 Mel Crafton 4:25:03 Craig Minyard 2:55:38 (PR) Note: Craig has the distinction of being the FIRST Texas finisher at the New York City Marathon!

Marathon Madness and More San Antonio Marathon November 9, 2002

It's run when I can, walk when I must. By mile 24, I'm feeling a little bit better and I start chatting with a guy who is running his first

By Rick Sanford marathon. He asks me, "When do you think we'll finish?" "About 4:20," I I had not heard much praise for this reply. His face lights up. "Really?" race, so I had never really "Definitely," I tell him. He’s hoping considered running it. It wasn't on to finish under 4:30 and couldn’t be my "must do" list of races, but more delighted. It puts a big smile on Major Mike invited me to run it with my face. him and I'm a sucker for road trips, free meals, and free lodging.

My finish time was 4:18:53, a And anyway, 26.2 miles would make marathon PR by almost 7 minutes. I a good training run for the 50K at was glad to get a PR on a tough day, Sunmart. but I am not satisfied. I’ll chalk this one up to experience and keep Mike and I drove down to San working for that sub-4.

Antonio on Saturday. During the drive, we kept a close eye on the Major Mike Eccleston: 3:54:30 weather and worried about how hot Rick Sanford: 4:18:53 (PR) and sunny Sunday would be. After picking up our race packets, we drove to Mike’s brother Bob’s house in Canyon Lake. Bob’s wife Donna had breadsticks and a fantastic bean dip waiting for us. Dinner was a feast, with homemade bread, salad, lemon chicken, vegetables, and apple pie. If Mike invites me to San Antonio again, I’m going just for the food.

After dinner, Mike, Bob, and I retired to the front porch for the requisite Scotch, cigar, and stargazing. Mike tells me this is a family premarathon ritual, so who am I to break with tradition?

On race morning, it was about 65 F and very foggy. The humidity must have been 99%. It wasn’t raining, but everything was wet and it was getting warmer. At least the sun wasn’t out, turning it into a steam bath. The course is irritating. There are multiple out and back sections, and you get within a half-mile of the finish line on several occasions.

Other than that, there’s not much to complain about.

My race goes like this. I start out aggressively, and hold the pace for the first ten miles or so. Short walk breaks come into play by mile 15, and by mile 18, I’m really hurting.

Major Mike battles the heat and humidity at San Antonio

January 18, 2003 To volunteer, contact John Bush 9

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Check This Out If you visit the Austin Motorola Marathon website (www.motorolamarathon.com), you’ll see Duncan Stewart featured on the home page.

He’s the one wearing Texas flag running shorts!

Running Shorts Jack Hase won the 6th annual Casey’s Kids 5k Fun Run, held November 2nd at Bear Creek Park in Keller.

In the Flower Mound Metric Half Marathon: •

Duncan Stewart won the Masters

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Lee Rebodos won his age group

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Jack Hase came in 4th in his age group

K2 K2To ToYou….

You….

Holiday Greetings All! It's hard to believe 2003 is almost upon us. With a new year comes new goals, and I am a big fan of goalsetting. I think goals should be lofty and challenging, but not unrealistic or unachievable.

Our running goals should be bring us pleasure and satisfaction when we achieve them. Maybe even a few bragging rights for a Saturday or two. (That's about as long as our running partners will listen!) But What about when we fall short of the goals? Why do we always discount the amazing part of what we've just done? "Yeah, I PR'd but I wanted to run faster." "I don't really want to tell my time because everyone else is faster than me." Why don't we take satisfaction in realizing we were out running while millions were still sleeping? We just completed a marathon— something only 1% of the population can say! After every run, regardless of the outcome, try to think of a positive aspect that came out of the experience.

When setting your running goals this year, I challenge you to have at least one goal that has nothing to do with time. Commit to walking or running with someone from the club that you've never run with before. Run in a different location or on different terrain. Help someone get started running. Bring someone to their first race. Race a distance you've never raced before. Race for the first time.

Run not for time but for the experience. Volunteer at a race. The choices are endless.

Whatever you choose, have fun and enjoy the result!

K2

In Step With… Heather Wallace K2: How long have you been a runner?

HW: 13 years. I started in college because it was a cheap form of exercise and I could do it at 3 am if I needed a good study break.

K2: How long have you been a RAW member?

HW: Almost a year.

K2: What has been your fondest running memory?

HW: It would have to be the entire season of training for my first marathon. I trained with the Leukemia Society (TNT) and met some of my favorite people. In fact, we bought our house from my best running buddy when he and his family got transferred to Connecticut.

K2: What do you consider to be your best running achievement?

HW: Hands down, it was the FIRST marathon. Having never done the training or the distance before, I was a little too optimistic about the actual race in San Diego. It was my biggest physical achievement (next to having children, of course — but there are drugs for that!), because I ran through so much pain and agony to reach the finish line. I really thought I would die right there on the finish line.

Needless to say, I literally could barely walk the next two days.

The real achievement though, was the fact that I kept training and tried again, and again. (And White Rock is in 3 weeks!)

K2: Where is the most unique or unusual place you've ever run?

HW: Probably the beaches in the Cayman Islands. I felt like a real movie star running on Grant, Tatum and Heather, that beach — yeah Decked out for the rodeo right!!!

K2: What's your biggest/ best/worst "running secret"?

HW: I blow a lot of snot when I run, so WATCH YOUR SHOES. I also pray a lot when I run.

K2: What do you do when you're not out running?

HW: Honestly, I never stop running. I left my job in pharmaceuticals to be a mom. I love being home with my two kids (Tatum, age 5 and Grant, age 3) and supporting my husband Ronnie's career, but all I do is run around and officiate fights! So in a nutshell, I am the Manager of Operations at the Wallace household.

K2: What about your non-RAW life would surprise the club members?

HW: I love to watch the Osbournes, I really want to be a Dixie Chick when I grow up, I wish I lived in the hill country, I think moose are really cool animals, and I love my family!

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Happy Holidays from

Come in and check out the new asics 2080 and Kayano .

Also check out the latest in winter technical apparel.

We have a great selection of stocking stuffers for the runner on your list: Life is Good apparel, Runner ornaments and Santa hats from BaySix, holiday socks from DeFeet, Timex GPS System and the latest watches and heart-rate monitors from Nike, just to name a few.

Thanks for your support and have safe and fun Holiday season!!!

3000 S. Hulen #150 Ft. Worth 76109 Phone: (817) 377-0371 runontexas.com

Presented by:

The Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers Club Saturday, January 18, 2003 Both races begin at 8:00 a.m.

Oak Grove Park, Grapevine, TX

“Bold in the Cold” Entry Form - Saturday, January 18th, 2003 name: _____________________________

phone: ___________ email _____________

amount received ____________________

address: _____________________________ city: _________________ state: __________ birth date: ________________ age on Jan 18th __________

sex (M) (F)

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race number

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5K 15K

Make check payable to “LGRAW” (Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers Club) Mail your check and this entry form to LGRAW, P.O. Box 2982, Grapevine, TX 76099 Race entry fees: _______ ($8 - RAW member or student) _______ ($12 - non RAW member) ___________ ($10.00 - Group Rate (minimum of 5) Group entries must be mailed together RAW membership: _______ ($20 - Individual RAW membership) _______ ($30 - Family RAW membership) I will pick my packet up at: ___________ Grapevine Community Center

____________ Race Day Morning at LGRAW

WAIVER STATEMENT: In consideration of the acceptance of this entry , I assume full and complete responsibility for any injury or illness which may directly or indirectly result from my participation in the January 18, 2003 Bold in the Cold 15K and 5K runs and I hereby release and hold harmless the directors, sponsors, promoters, officials and all persons and entities associated with this event from any and all injury and damage. I state that I will run or walk at my own risk.

Signature: __________________________________________

date: ________________________

Signature of participant or parent if participant is under 18

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Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers Club Membership Application Name: ______________________________________ _ Address: ____________________________________

____ Male ____ Female

DOB:____/____/____

____ New Membership

____ Renewal

City: _______________________________________

Is it okay to publish this information in the club directory?____

State: ___________________

Participating Family Members: Name:_______________________ Name:_______________________ Name:_______________________ Name:_______________________

Zip Code: _______

Home Phone: (____)__________________________ E-Mail Address: _____________________________

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DOB:___/___/___ DOB:___/___/___ DOB:___/___/___ DOB:___/___/___

I know that participating and volunteering to work in club events can be potentially hazardous. I assume all risks associated with running, walking, and volunteering to work in club events. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application for membership, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers, Inc., the Road Runners Club of America, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims of liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in club activities. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other records for any legitimate purpose.

Membership Dues: _____ $20 Single _____ $30 Family ($1.25 of this amount is for an annual subscription to RRCA’s quarterly magazine, Footnotes)

Mail to: LGRAW P.O. Box 2982 Grapevine, TX 76099

Check here if you need two membership cards: _____ Signature_______________________________________ Date:_____/_____/_____

New Members Frances Cook Tommy Henry Kari Maschhoff Jessie & Edna Miller Mark Miller David Potter Steven & Melissa Rush Dixie Terry The Weber Family Donna Weiner

Welcome to RAW!

Renewals Betty Brown Danny Cole Suzi and Michael Cope Walter & Janice Delashmit Alan & Tosca Engisch Eileen & Richard Fontaine Karen Hagner Randy Hall David Howsam Lisa & Carl Lapiska Ken Macinnes Barbara Martin Andrea Martinez Richard C. Pejeau The Pugliese Family Roxanne & Tim Schroeder Gary Scott Duncan Stewart Cathy & Jay Teinert Jim & Linda Todd Stan Ujka

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Personal Touches Congratulations to “Professor” Marty Metzger on his new position!

Our sympathy to Kandy Kobar and Barbara Martin, both of whom recently lost their fathers.

Your friends at RAW have you in their hearts.

John, please know that all of RAW is behind you during this time of treatment and recovery.

Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers P.O. Box 2982 Grapevine, TX 76099

Bold in the Cold 5k/15k

PRSRT STD A U.S. Postage Paid Grapevine, TX Permit No. 243

January 18th

8 am

RAW Clubhouse

Thanks to our Double Trouble Sponsors for Their Support!

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