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Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers September 2015 Dear Lake Grapevine, With the receding flood waters, our East course is now completely open, and the West course is nearly there. The section near the 3/4 mile mark is now above water, and the part at Kimball and Lakeridge near the usual second water stop is getting closer every week. Of course that means the entire race course is now open, in plenty of time for LGRAW's 16th Annual Double Trouble on Saturday, October 24, 2015. We have now confirmed that Grapevine Craft Brewery will be serving beer after the race and providing 5K and 10K finishers with a commemorative glass. We have also partnered with Your Sporting Image to provide all participants with free downloads of their race photos. Of course we will need lots of volunteers to support the race. Many of these volunteer positions are available even to people who are running or walking the race. Whether you compete, volunteer, or both, don't miss it! As the roads have cleared, so have the trails on the West course. They are nearly 100% above water now. The Wednesday and Friday trail runs will now resume, starting at 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. Come out and enjoy a nice change of pace. There are plenty of events coming up this month, including the RAW Luau on Saturday, September 5th. Come out and enjoy food, beer, and drinks! The event is family friendly, so bring the whole crew along. Tuesday, September 15th will be our club's first "Third Tuesday of the Month Social Run," in conjunction with Grapevine Craft Brewery. Enjoy a run with the group, and hang out afterwards and relax in the taproom or beer garden. And don't forget RRCA's Run@Work Day and Run@School Day on Friday, September 18th. We will be hosting an event at the clubhouse for anyone who is retired, works at home, or just wants an excuse to go out. Details on all of these events are below. Of course fall racing season will be here before we know it. That means we will have lots of people putting in extra training miles for marathons and half marathons. There are often groups starting 30 minutes, one hour, and sometimes up to two hours before the regular 7 a.m. start time on the weekends. Feel free to put your own group together, or just ask, if you can tag along with others who show up. We want to extend a warm welcome to all of the new folks who have joined the club over the past few months. We're so happy to have you! See you at the lake! Chris Morris, LGRAW President

LGRAW Double Trouble 5K & 10K

Don't miss out on the 16th Annual Double Trouble 5K & 10K Saturday, October 24, 2015 RAW clubhouse in Oak Grove Park, Grapevine

Grapevine Craft Brewery will be serving beer after the race. Finishers in the 5K and 10K will receive a commemorative

glass.

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support! We have partnered with Your Sporting Image to offer you free digital downloads of your race photos!

RAW members, register for either the 5K or 10K for $20 now through Sept. 20. For an additional $5, compete in both the 5K and 10K! Hurry, there will be no RAW member discounts after Sept. 20. We are also including a Kids 1K and 2K Fun Run again this year only $10, includes tech shirt and finisher's ribbon.

Volunteer As always, we will be looking for volunteers for the race. It takes a lot of effort to put on a race like this, and we need your help! There are plenty of volunteer opportunities even for those competing in the races. This is also a great opportunity for your kids to earn volunteer hours. Sign up to volunteer

Do you have what it takes to win? We are offering cash prizes for the top male and female in the 5K, 10K, and the combined "15K." "15K" $200 10K $150 5K $100 Calendar of Events Join us for our scheduled Run/Walk Gatherings! Saturdays and Sundays 7 AM RAW Clubhouse Track Workouts

Couch to 5K If you would like some help getting ready for a 5K, try our Couch to 5K training program. For the price of the 5K race, you can participate in weekly workouts and receive a specialized training plan from our RRCAcertified coaches. Weekly training sessions begin in midSeptember. Email the coach for more information

Click here for more details Register for 5K, 10K or both Contact the race director "Like" us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter

Board Meeting

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Don't forget to check out the September LGRAW Board Meeting! The meeting will take place on Monday, September 14th,

Tuesdays 5 6:30 PM Grapevine Middle School Track (subscribe to grapevinetrackies Yahoo Group for schedule and/or location changes) Trail Run/Walk Wednesdays and Fridays 6 AM and 7 AM RAW Clubhouse RAW Luau Saturday, September 5 5:30 PM Home of Tom and Kim Shetina, 2225 Branchwood Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051. Newbie Sunday Sunday, September 6 7 AM RAW Clubhouse LGRAW Board Meeting Monday, September 14 7 PM RAW Clubhouse Third Tuesday of the Month Social Run Tuesday, September 15 6 PM Grapevine Craft Brewery, 906 Jean St., Grapevine, TX 76051 RRCA Run@Work at RAW Friday, September 18 6 AM RAW Clubhouse Asics Shoe Demo Saturday, October 3 7 AM RAW Clubhouse

Footnotes Thank You To Bruce and Kathryn Gleghorn for hosting the "Meet the RAW Board" Happy Hour and Board Meeting. To Luke's Locker for hosting the LGRAW Appreciation Night and Social Run in August. Lost & Found Left something at the clubhouse? Check to see if we found it. All unclaimed items are in the clear tote along the north wall of the clubhouse (just outside the restroom).

7 PM at the RAW clubhouse. All members are welcome to attend!

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Do you have an agenda item you would like to add? Email the board secretary by Friday, September 11th.

Water Duty Volunteers Thank you to the volunteers who have set water and Gatorade out on the course EVERY Saturday and Sunday! Without your kindness, there would be a LOT of thirsty runners and walkers on the course. Many thanks to the following people who have done water duty in the past month: Jeff Nicodemus (2 times), Mary Malley, Jackie Reyff, Mike Ryan, Tommy Spain, Jack Hase, Kat Sparks, Jay Jones, Russ and Liz Wedemeyer, Brad and Michelle Liles, Imelda Douglas and Steve Olson.

Social Media

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RAW Off to the Races 9/5 Cox Running Club Brew Stock Challenge, Martin House Brewing Company, 220 S Sylvania Ave #209, Fort Worth, TX, 7:15 AM 5K, 8 AM 10K. 10/4 Dallas Athletes Racing Runners at Play 4 & 8 Mile Walk/Run, Keller Bear Creek Park, 400 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller, TX, 8 AM. 10/17 Palo Duro Trail Run 20K/50K/50 Mile (20K registration now closed), Palo Duro Canyon, TX, 7 AM 50K/50 Mile, 7:20 AM 20K.

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RAW Membership Privileges Dallas Athletes Racing 15% discount on select 2015 races. Coupon code: Raw15. Luke's Locker 10% off most purchases with your membership. Running Warehouse Enter LGRWD at checkout (exclusions apply). RunOn! 15% off purchases at Southlake location in the week after they come out to RAW for a shoe demo. Lucy Receive 20% off fullpriced items when you bring in your current race bib. Lucy carries fashionforward yoga, running and workout wear and accessories for women. Sunstone Yoga (First Sunday of the month) FREE Yoga classes at ALL DFW area Sunstone Yoga locations. Print this newsletter as proof of your membership.

FOOTPRINT Submissions We are always looking for content to include in the FOOTPRINT. Share your race or training experiences with RAW! If you have a running/walking related story or photo you'd like to share with the club, consider submitting it for the FOOTPRINT. Footnotes: Want to give a shout out to your running buddy in the Footnotes section? You can send congratulations, condolences, get well, speedy recovery wishes, or wishes of good luck. Submissions should be

11/1 DRC (Dallas Running Club) Half and 5K, Norbuck Park, Dallas, TX, 7:30 AM Half Marathon, 7:50 AM 5K.

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12/13 Dallas Marathon and Half Marathon, Downtown Dallas, TX, 8:05 AM.

Three committees were formed at the August Board Meeting. If you are interested in being a committee member, contact the committee chairwoman inperson or email President@lgraw.com.

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Social Event

Don't miss the RAW Luau!

1. Bylaws review Kathryn Alvarez Gleghorn 2. Scholarship (recipient selection) Beth Brueggen

RRCA Fitness Event

Run@Work @RAW Clubhouse

3. Charitable Giving Policy Kelly "K2" Richards

Saturday, September 5 at 5:30 PM Hosts: Tom Shetina & Kimberley Kay Location: 2225 Branchwood Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051

RAW Member Benefit

LGRAW to be Lucy Fitness Partner for September

*The hosts are providing a small keg of Shiner Bock Beer. *The club is providing pork, fish and chicken. *BYOB if you want any beverage besides Shiner Bock. *Bring a dish to share (see chart below). *This is a familyfriendly event kids are welcome. *There is a pool, and everyone is welcome to use it. *There will be a variety of games and contests e.g. beanbag toss, hula hoop and best belly flop.

For those who work at home, from home, in a oneperson office, are retired, are on vacation or just aren't able to run at work, we invite you to run in the RRCA Runner Friendly Community of Grapevine, Texas starting and ending at the Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers' clubhouse to celebrate #RunAtWork Day on Saturday, September 18.

Dish to share chart: If you are ____ years old bring: Over 60 an appetizer 5059 salad (fruit, vegetable, lettuce any type) 4049 any side dish Under 40 dessert.

Group starts at 6 AM. However, you can time your run for what works best for you. Each person can run or walk the distance that he/she chooses.

If you have a favorite dish or something specific you'd like to bring, please feel free to do so.

We'll have raffle prizes! Must RSVP and actually run/walk to be eligible to win a prize. Coffee, bagels and fruit will be available from 7 AM 8:30 AM (or while supplies last).

Kindly RSVP on Facebook, if you plan to attend.

Lucy Activewear in Southlake Town Square (330 Grand Ave.) is featuring Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers as their fitness partner for the month of September. They will be promoting our club and our upcoming Double Trouble race in the store. Special 20% discounts will be available to LGRAW members in the store on Thursday, September 17, 37 PM.

Social Event

Don't miss the RAW Luau!

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To ensure we have enough coffee, bagels and fruit for everyone, please RSVP, if you are planning to participate. This event is hosted by RAW Board Member Kathryn

flood routes here.

Alvarez Gleghorn and Road Runners Club of America At Large Director Kelly "K2" Richards.

Saturday, September 5 at 5:30 PM Hosts: Tom Shetina & Kimberley Kay Location: 2225 Branchwood Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051 Kindly RSVP on Facebook, if you plan to attend. *The hosts are providing a small keg of Shiner Bock Beer. *The club is providing pork, fish and chicken. *BYOB if you want any beverage besides Shiner Bock. *Bring a dish to share (see chart below). *This is a familyfriendly event kids are welcome. *There is a pool, and everyone is welcome to use it. *There will be a variety of games and contests e.g. beanbag toss, hula hoop and best belly flop. Dish to share chart: If you are ____ years old bring: Over 60 an appetizer 5059 salad (fruit, vegetable, lettuce any type) 4049 any side dish Under 40 dessert. If you have a favorite dish or something specific you'd like to bring, please feel free to do so.

Social Run

Third Tuesday of the Month Social Run at GCB

LGRAW is excited to announce our 5K social run or walk starting and ending at Grapevine Craft Brewery starting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15. This is the debut of this monthly event. Kindly RSVP if you plan to attend. You can easily add another two miles to the route, if you prefer a longer distance. The event is open to everyone you do not have to be a member of Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers, so please bring your friends! Relax in the taproom or beer garden after the run.

RAW Photos

Luke's Locker in Southlake was so nice to offer discounts and refreshments to our club members on August 20. Members also participated in their social run and convened afterward at Modmarket in Southlake. We Love Luke's, too!

RAW award winners at the "RAW Off to the Races" Cobra Brewing 5K received bottles or growlers, depending on

their placing. Winners are (front row) Mike Bassano and Cathy Buchanan; (middle row) Jack Hase, Christine Bassano and Doug Keeffe; and (back row) Kevin Wessels, Joe Luccioni and Jeff Garber. A dozen other RAW members performed well and enjoyed club camaraderie at the event but are not pictured. We'd love to see you at any of our upcoming "RAW Off To The Races" events listed above!

RAGBRAI Photos

Iowa bike ride is the perfect event for RAW food, beer, exercise and fun Kat Sparks RAGBRAI, (The Des Moines) Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa, marked its 43rd year in July 2015. The ride always seems to attract a lot of RAW members, both former Iowans and those who are convinced to go along for the party. We started the ride by dipping our back tires in the Missouri River in Sioux City, Iowa, and rode seven days and 530 miles through a thunderstorm and two fights that almost caused us to break up. The ride was fueled by pork chops, ice cream, pancakes and beer. No shot blocks or GU were needed for this event. We finished by dipping our front tires in the Mississippi River in Davenport, Iowa.

An Iowa "Cornapotty." As you can see, the facilities were all lavish.

An Iowa bike rack.

Jay Jones, Kat Sparks and the Wedemeyers Clarissa, Liz and Russ.

Reba Becker, Brad Liles, Kat Sparks, Debbie Carpenter and Jay Jones.

Kat and Jay officially end the ride by dipping their front tires into the Mississippi River.

Walk to End Alzheimer's Saturday, October 10

Donate or walk to bring us closer to finding a cure for Alzheimer's Ray Harris Get involved! Your help is needed. Do you know how many Americans currently are suffering with Alzheimer's? 500,000? 1,000,000? 5,000,000? The answer is 5,000,000. I'm pretty sure you have a loved one or know of someone who is suffering with this awful disease. And currently, there is no cure. You might know that last year I was the honorary chairperson for the "Walk to End Alzheimer's" held in Grapevine at Meadowmere Park. This year another LGRAW member, Ed Folliard, is serving in that capacity. We're both so committed to finding a cure because our mothers suffered and passed away because of Alzheimer's. Ray Harris with his mother on her birthday in 2009 before she passed away as a result of Alzheimer's in 2011. We're asking that LGRAW members join us in this fight. On Saturday, October 10, we will be walking again to raise funds to provide dollars for research and for the programs that the Alzheimer's Association provides to those suffering and to the loved ones that care for them. Although these programs aren't free, there is no charge to the people receiving these services. There are a couple of ways you can participate: One, join the LGRAW team that will be walking on October 10, and raising funds. You can do that by going here to register. Two, go to my walk webpage and make a donation. Please give this some serious consideration. Your involvement would go a long way to finding a cure for Alzheimer's, and LGRAW members know how to go a long way. If you have any questions or need additional information, do not hesitate to contact me by email, at 9723425955 or when I'm at the clubhouse some weekend.

Race Director Assistants

Would you like to direct a race but not sure about taking the leap? If you have thought about volunteering to be a race director but are concerned that it's too hard or might take too much time, then worry no more and reconsider because now is your chance! The race director for Double Trouble and Bold in the Cold (both Chris Morris) has generously offered to mentor prospective race directors on what is required to put on a RAW race. You will have the opportunity to shadow the race director and assist throughout the race planning and execution process, so that you will feel comfortable and ready to take the reins the next time. The race director is responsible for creating a race budget, choosing giveaways and prizes, enlisting sponsors, administering race signups and promoting the race. The race director may delegate many of these tasks to others, but is ultimately responsible for the successful execution of the race. Our RAWsome and experienced volunteers are a great asset in making sure things go off according to plan. If you would prefer more formalized training in preparation for being a race director in the future, you can enroll in Road Runners Club of America's Race Director Certification Course. Partial reimbursement may be available from LGRAW, if you commit to directing a race after completing the course. If you are interested in learning more, please contact us.

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Get involved with RRCA's Run@Work and Run@School

Kelly "K2" Richards, RRCA AtLarge Director, RAW member September 18 is the 10th Annual RRCA Run@Work and 4th Annual Run@School Day. A Run/Walk hosted by RAW board member Kathryn Gleghorn and me is being held at the RAW Clubhouse at 6 AM. RSVP, if you are planning to attend. If you'd like help getting an event started at your work or school, go to the RRCA website for more information and to order free promotional materials to help spread the word about your event or contact me. I'm happy to assist. Help spread the word to local youth running programs that the RRCA is accepting Kids Run the Nation grant requests through October 1. Multiple Texas programs have received grants in the past. RAW has regularly contributed to the RRCA's Kids Run the Nation Fund, developed in 2007 to assists running clubs, events and schools that are interested in implementing or currently have a youth running program. Two RRCA Southern Region Championship races will be held in Texas this fall. The first is the Toughest 10K held in Kemah on September 19, and the other is Run for the Water 10 Mile in Austin on October 25. All championships and any races put on by an RRCA club or event member nationwide can be found on the RRCA "find an event" page. Ann Arbor and Milford Michigan are the two mostrecent cities to be designated as a Runner Friendly Community. That brings the total number of communities to nearly 40. Texas has five including Grapevine and Dallas, host to the 58th Annual RRCA National Convention" to be held on March 1719, 2016. Stay connected to the RRCA by liking them on Facebook and following them on Twitter and Instagram. Stay Connected like us Check out our website at lgraw.com Copyright © 2015. All Rights Reserved. Forward email

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