FOOTPRINT Lake Grapevine Runners & Walkers
January - February 2012
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Bold In The Cold – Larger Race, Smaller World By Jeff Barnhart
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he 14th annual Bold In the Cold Race was larger with a special half marathon added to the race schedule and another record field of over 1,100 runners, but there is a small world side to this year’s race. The small world starts with the half marathon. The overall winner of the half marathon was Robert Killian, from Colorado who ran 1:12:15. What many don’t know is that Robert will be racing again the next weekend in the Olympic Marathon Trials in Houston and has run several Ironman Championships in Kona. Robert saw signs for our race while running in the park and decided it would be a good race to use as a tune up for the trials. This was not the only small world story; the other concerns the masters winner of the 5K, Felix Rippy from Round Rock, Texas. Felix’s aunt signed him up at packet pickup and I was fortunate to be the one to
Race day conditions were perfect and runners took off in blur at the start of the Bold in the Cold 5K.
Felix and I went to different high schools, racing against each other during those four years. I wish I could say I was faster than him, but this was not the case with Felix being a top state runner and having times in the 9:20s for the 3200 meter run. Felix still appears to have his running legs with a finishing time of 19:24 and I would still finish behind him. Funny how some things don’t change. During the race I also ran into several runners I have not seen for a long time; confirming the world at many times is not as big as we often think. It was good to catch up with Felix, meet an elite runner and catch up with some old friends. The rest of overall winners for the 5K were females Molly Tucker, 20:16, masters Cathy Buchanan, 21:54 and grand masters Hélène Walker, 24:51. The men were led by Brandon McDaniel, 18:54, masters Felix Rippy, 19:24 and grand masters Michael Dunkel, 21:13.
Felix Rippy - Masters 5K winner
take this registration. Now in looking at the name I just knew there were not very many Felix Rippy’s in the world and asked where he grew up and not to my surprise it was Muncie, Indiana, where I grew up.
winners were led by Robert Killian, 1:12:15, masters Wade Braun, 1:28:30 and grand masters Mark Olateju, 1:29:38.
In the 15K, the overall winners for females were Ingrid Schwendinger, 1:00:55, masters Laura Nelson, 1:06:21 and grand masters Joyce Mah, 1:21:48. The overall male winners also had a good day with Jake McConnell, 54:43, masters Craig Minyard, 57:56 and grand masters Mark Kercho, 1:07:18. The overall half marathon winners for the females were Amy Ewing, 1:38:06, masters Melissa Eichenser, 1:42:08 and grand masters Deborah Simon, 1:48:00. The overall male
Robert Killian - Overall half winner
The half marathon added an additional complexity to this year’s event, but again the RAW Crew rose to the challenge of parking, coordinating and safely sending home over 1,100 runners and spectators. It was great to add the half and its secret acronym that was in the planning for three years. Thanks to all who came out for the race and the volunteers who made the race a huge success. Check out the BITC race results on page 10.
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F o o t n o t e s • F OOTNOTES • F o o t n o t e s • F o o t n o t e s
Lake Grapevine Runners & Walkers Club
Congr atulations • To all the RAW members who participated in events locally and around the country. We had many new PR (personal record) times and distances. Check the “Weekly RAW Zone” for further details. speedy recovery • To Jon Korte, Silas ‘Ray’ Cruthirds, Marty Metzger and Melissa Schlenker. Thank you • To all the volunteers who put out water and sports drink for the weekend runs. We appreciate each and every one of you! • To all the volunteers who helped out at Double Trouble 2011. The race was a huge success because of your contribution. • To the RAW members who participated in the October Keep Grapevine Beautiful clean up: Gary Howsam, Ray Harris, Steve and Sharon Rush, Marty Metzger, Kelly Richards and Carol Ezell. • To Brad, Michelle and Nick Liles for putting up the new white board in the clubhouse. • To Collen Casey for all the Gatorade G Series sample pack she’s made available to club members. • To Jeff Barnhart for picking up 200 timing chips and donating them to RAW. • To the 2012 Bold in the Cold Race Director and volunteers. Again, a huge success because of your contribution. 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 bathroom). Change of Address • To update your address, please notify Danyah Arafat-Johnson at MembershipData@RunnersAndWalkers.com announcements Customize your running gear with the RAW Logo! Have your favorite “tech wear” printed with a heat transfer RAW Logo at Digital Creations (330 W. Northwest Hwy.) in Grapevine. The RAW logo can be added to your favorite tech shirt/shorts or other items. Prices vary by size of logo. Embroidered logos are available at The Embroidery Shop (422 S. Barton St.) in Grapevine. The RAW logos can be put on t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, jackets, blankets, towels, etc. Price varies by the size of the logo and the turnaround time is usually one week or less. FOOTPRINT Deadline Deadline for the next FOOTPRINT is February 1st. Send your articles to: lgrawfootprint @verizon.net. Send your Footnotes to: ElizabethL@RunnersAndWalkers.com
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RAW Around Town | Social Calendar & Events Check the RAWforum for information on all club events: www.runnersandwalkers.com
weekend Walk/Run
happy hour
Trail Runs
trail clean-up
Saturday & Sunday mornings 7 a.m. (daylight savings time) 8 a.m. (standard time)
Wednesday & Friday mornings 6 and 7 a.m. (year round) at the clubhouse
Track Workouts
Trackies meet every Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Hill Workouts
Hillbillies meet Thursday nights Thursdays 5:45 p.m. even # Thursdays, at the clubhouse odd # Thursdays meet at Parr Park
February BOARD MEETING
Monday, February 13 at 7 p.m. We will meet at the Bessie Mitchell House, 411 Ball Street, Grapevine. Come check out your RAW board in action. If you have a topic you would like the board to address, email the club secretary at janetd@runnersandwalkers.com to be added to the agenda.
RAW’s 15th Anniversary
2012 is a milestone year for RAW as we will be celebrating our 15th anniversary. Your RAW Board is planning some fun events throughout the year to commemorate this milestone. Watch your inbox for the monthly e-comm that will keep you informed for all the fun activities. We’ll also post this information to the Forum and our Facebook page.
Water Duty Volunteer
The sign-up sheet is located on the back door of the clubhouse. Sign up for just one day; it is not required that you sign up for both Saturday and Sunday. You can also work in tandem, one member puts out the water and the other takes care of the pick up.
RAW MEMBERS yoga CLASS
Have you been wondering how hot yoga can benefit your running? Sunstone Yoga® Southlake is offering their 60 minute wood class to introduce RAW members to the benefits of their wood class which focuses on core strength and flexibility. Come check out this free class on Saturday, January 28 at 2 p.m. Space is limited so if you plan to attend, please RSVP to tonyf@runnersandwalkers.com.
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RAW’s 15th Anniversary kicks off 2012 in style with a Happy Hour on Friday, January 20th, 5-7p.m. at Esparza’s in Grapevine. Join RAW, Saturday, January 28 at 9 a.m. (or immediately following your run/walk) for our semi-annual trail and park clean-up. Regardless of temperature wear long sleeves and long pants as well as work gloves. Trust us on this! Bring your kids and friends. The more the merrier and the bigger impact we’ll make. Thanks for your help in keeping Grapevine and the RAW course Beautiful.
Leap Year Fun Run
Join us for a weekday fun run on Wednesday, February 29 at 6 p.m. We’ll put out water on the regular west course and you can run whatever distance you choose. To celebrate our volunteers, we’ll throw a pizza party following the run. All members are invited!
LIFESTYLE INITIATIVE CHALLENGE The city of Grapevine is participating in a Baylor Healthcare sponsored weight loss challenge from January 1-March 31. Registration is free and includes an initial weigh-in with a final weigh-in at the end of March. All weight measurements will be kept confidential. Neighboring Tarrant County cities are participating in the initiative, but all RAW members are eligible to participate under the city of Grapevine. For more information, check out the city of Grapevine’s website, www.Grapevinetexas.org.
CPR CERTIFICATION TRAINING
With all of us out on the trails running without immediate Emergency Medical Care available, it would be helpful if some of us updated our CPR Certifications. RAW is offering two 3-hour CPR Certification course for adults through American Heart Association. Space is limited to 25 participants per class. Dates: January 22nd & February 12th Time: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Cost: $5 Location: Grapevine Activities Center Email Laura at lauras@runnersandwalkers.com. Also, if you are interested in a future 3-hour First Aid course please email Laura.
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President’s Message A perspective to the members from RAW President Kathryn Gleghorn
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be?” – Marianne Williamson
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ew year, new you, so what are you going to do different in 2012? Run a new distance? Add speed work and hill running to your training? Mentor someone who would like to begin a running or walking program? Give trail running a try, get more involved in your running club by volunteering, write an article for our national award-winning FOOTPRINT, sign up for water duty, fill a vacant position on the RAW board, or something else? The possibilities are endless and RAW is a one-stop place to put your best foot forward to make all of these things happen. The fall season was busy for the RAW community as we had several people take a road trip to west Texas to participate in the annual Palo Duro Trail Run. RAW also had several trail newbies run Rockledge Rumble as a follow up to Palo Duro or as their first trail race. Some people who were fairly new to trails even increased their running distance and gave ultra running a shot as they exceeded the standard marathon distance of 26.2 miles and attempted the 50K (31 miles). If giving trail running a try in 2012 is your goal, come out to the clubhouse and join the Wednesday or Friday morning trail group. No experience required. With “walkers” as part of our official club name, we are making an effort to encourage more walkers to join us. 2011 saw RAW hosting its largest event in our 14-year history as we hosted the Weight Watchers® Walk-!t Challenge 5K. We’ve retained a few Walk-!t Day participants who joined RAW following the event, but we’d like to have more walkers join our club. If you have friends or family who are interested in starting a walking / running program, please send them out to RAW to join us for a weekend workout. In August we started a “First Sundays Newbies” program to welcome and encourage new runners / walkers to join us on the first Sunday of each month. Newcomers are always welcome to join us, but on the first Sunday, we promise to have club members ready to show the new people around. Want to take your training up a notch? Check out the Grapevine Trackies Yahoo! Group. They meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays to get in some track and hill / tempo work. This could be just the thing you need to help you achieve your time goals. And then there’s my all-time favorite for a New Year’s resolution: VOLUNTEER! How can you volunteer with RAW? Let me count the ways: 1 Water Duty. I consider water and Gatorade® out on the course during my weekend runs to be the best perk of RAW membership. Water Duty directions are posted on the clubhouse refrigerator.
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2 Race Volunteer. There are plenty of opportunities to support our popular RAW races and we can always find a way for you to volunteer and compete in the events. 3 Submit an article for the newsletter you’re reading right now, the FOOTPRINT. 4 Consider running for a board member position in the July election. 5 Volunteer for the Keep Grapevine Beautiful Trail Clean Up Days. Did you know RAW has agreed to participate in six trail clean up days each year? 6 Attend a board meeting and you will walk away with plenty of ideas on how you can volunteer with RAW. 7 Clean up around the clubhouse. Empty the trash, move the recyclable items to the recycle bin across the street, sweep the floor or clean the bathroom. These are just a few areas we can use help with. Someone’s gotta do it, why not you? 8 Race Director. Be a hero to your club by volunteering to direct a race. We have plenty of experienced race directors who will be happy to share their expertise with you. 9 Volunteer to serve on a committee. No experience required, just a willingness to serve. 10 Step up. Perhaps you have a skill set that you would be willing to share with RAW. For me, 2011 was a year to try new things with my running. March 2011 saw me as a proud member of the Who? RAW Texas Independence Relay team. It was my first experience as part of an overnight relay and I ran a total of 22-plus miles over a 30-hour period on only a couple of hours of sleep. It was actually kind of fun. Then in July I did my first El Scorcho 25K midnight run. It wasn’t pretty running in the 90° temps from midnight until about 3 a.m., but it was an experience that I’d heard so much about. I was glad to get this item checked off my list. For my “volunteer efforts,” 2011 saw me get my feet wet as the race director for RAW’s first Weight Watchers Walk-!t 5K Challenge. This was a truly rewarding experience because I got to be part of the journey for so many people who took a positive step towards a healthier lifestyle. And here I am, RAW’s latest president. I am one-quarter of the way through my two-year term and am enjoying partnering with the current board to lead this club. I joined RAW five and a half years ago. I started out as a director, then became secretary and never did I imagine I’d be the president of this awesome club. But here I am. As the opening quote reminds us, who am I not to be (a successful RAW president)? And so I ask you the same question, who are YOU not to be an active and contributing member of RAW and your running community at large?
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Irving School Receives RRCA Kids Run the Nation® Grant By Kathryn Gleghorn “On behalf of the RRCA, congratulations on being selected to receive a Kids Run the Nation grant! We received 64 applications this year, and while every program was deserving of a grant, we felt your program was one of the ones that best matched the criteria set forth by the Kids Run the Nation guidelines. You can read about the other 2011 Kids Run the Nation grantees on our website – www.RRCA.org.”
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he winning Kids Run the Nation grant application(see below) was submitted to the RRCA by Townley Elementary Physical Education teacher and RAW Member, Mindi Rice.
diligently toward their goal.
The Kids Marathon Program at Townley Elementary in Irving, Texas, is in its second year as a running / walking program that is incorporated into the P.E. curriculum for third through fifth graders.
The goal of the program is to give the kids the knowledge and examples of good choices and the advantage of a healthy lifestyle that will carry over throughout their youth and into adulthood. With the goal setting of the program and the positive feedback of working towards a defined goal, the aim is to instill a love of running and the satisfaction of goal setting and achievement.
The students work with coaches to set their personal goals and begin logging quartermiles to reach their goal of completing the marathon distance of 26.2 miles or more. The program also includes healthy eating habits and the students keep a nutrition log along with their mileage log. The program culminates with a “Final Mile Celebration” event that is held in the spring. Participating in the celebration brings personal satisfaction to the kids who have worked
Running is a relatively inexpensive form of exercise that is a perfect fit for the school that is 74% economically disadvantaged. Statistics show that obesity rates are more prevalent among those at the low end of the socioeconomic scale, so the sooner these kids can be introduced to running for fitness and enjoyment, the better. With Townley’s population, 69% of the students are “at risk,” so this program can definitely help shape the future of these kids.
Nearly half of the students have limited English language skills, but with their involvement in the Kids Marathon program, they are able to spread the word about healthy lifestyle choices to the community at large. The school encourages the participants to recruit their family members to join them in their fitness journey. Healthy living through diet and exercise is something that crosses all language barriers. The grant money will be used for motivation and participation awards. Last year, Townley Elementary had more than 450 participants and 95% of the kids achieving their marathon goal! Simply put, the goal is for each child to develop the love and habit of running and to carry forward the power of strength, nutritional and psychological well-being.
raw volunteers embrace the elements Despite freezing cold temps and soaking rain, RAW still had an amazing group of volunteers at the 2011 White Rock Aid Station.
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RAW Halloween Spooktacular
Laura Nelson and Denny Maietta.
Volunteer Police Officers, (l-r) Chris Reyher and John Bush rounded up a fugitive, Jordan Pearson.
The RAW Flashmob as a band of zombies.
No bones about it. The Grim Reaper, Byron Benoit, scared the runners while on the trail.
Monica Waite conspired with the “Butler.”
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Ultra-ROCK-Thon By Troy “WJ” Pruett The Catoctin 50K in Frederick, Maryland, is tough! I apologize in advance for the quality of this article – I’m still seeing ROCKS everywhere! For now, let’s set aside that the temperature was in the upper 90s with ridiculous humidity. Let’s say I ran this ROCK tail-buster on a cool 45 degree day. Still a bruiser. Leading up to the race, I thought the race director was being dramatic. I thought the website’s half-truths were funny. It didn’t take long to figure out the ROCK writes with a poison quill. There was a big sign when I arrived, “No hydration pack – no number.” Uh-oh, sounds like trouble. Then I got the shirt, “Rock the Rocks.” Uh-oh, why does the shirt glorify rocks?
I must give props to the race director and ROCK support teams. They were fantastic in all respects. And the ROCK race fee was only $25 without the shirt – so ROCK cheap I donated the normal fee difference to a local charity sponsored by the race. These folks were truly appreciative of the runners and treated us like royalty ROCK. We also got this cool card for officially-approved bragging rights!
Before the race, I had a nice chat with a guy running the event for the 12th time. He said, “Be very cautious and conservative until you finish the ROCK climb after the turn. This is a very difficult course. Add at least two hours to your best 50K time.” Hey, this is Maryland, how hard can it be? After all I did ROCK Jemez. Of the 31-plus miles, I’d put money on 25 of them being run on ROCKS; rocks of every shape, size and sharpness. So many, many, many rocks. Rocks to the left, right, top and bottom. Before I left, I grabbed a rock from the mountain. If anyone decides they want to do this event, come get my rock and beat yourself in the head with the darn thing. Then stand on the rock in a sauna for seven hours. Only then should you register for the event. Some advice to friends and enemies: (1) If I’m doing an event, under no ROCK circumstance should you register until you have fully researched the race. I’m notorious for registering simply because “I don’t have the state yet.” As a result I’ve
You can start admiring me anytime now! I ROCK!
I recently started ROCK posting runs on Daily Mile. This is a really supportive online ROCK runner’s community. I found a couple of other runners that were doing the Catoctin 50K and we started posting encouraging feedback several times a week. (I know, not like the WJ at all. If it helps, the Trackies that are on Daily Mile are not spared.) It was a riot finally meeting Lara and Erika ROCK at the race. I can’t say where I placed and I really don’t care. The time was 7 hours 15 minutes ROCK, give or take. The vast amount of rocks makes the course extremely technical and challenging. The heat, humidity and elevation changes (over 5,200 feet of gain) added difficulty. It was easily a “9” on the hardness scale.
Can you find a ROCK in this picture?
done a few really nasty ROCK trail runs. (2) Never do a marathon in the summer, unless it is in the Arctic ROCK Circle or Antarctica. (3) Do not make Catoctin your third ultra of the month. When will I learn?
Over the ROCK summer, I improved greatly on my trail running skills. A couple years ago, I would slow at every challenging section and chop my stride, unsure of the best way to get past an obstacle or tricky passage. These days I take a much ROCK more aggressive approach and speed through some of the toughest trail sections. During the outbound run at Catoctin, I easily maneuvered over very difficult trail. Once the effects of heat and dehydration kicked in during the return, my mind saw the path, but the legs would just not react quickly enough. Being fatigued compounded the level of difficulty because I kept missing foot placements. In the end, I mostly walked the final five to six miles. This flatlander finished very satisfied with his ROCK performance and pleased to add another confidence booster to the list.
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RAW Shooting Stars Scott Eppelman By Kelly “K2” Richards How many races have you won? I’ve come in first at five 100-mile, four 24hour, one 100K, three 50-mile and two 50K races. I have a lifetime goal of winning a trail 100 mile, track 24 hour, nude 5k, and beer mile. One remains. Explain how you came to be a Guinness World Record holder. I was at my health club in 2002 and overheard a guy saying that his brother held the world record for distance on a treadmill in 24 hours. I eavesdropped long enough to hear that the total was something over 112 miles. This was a soft number and I decided to go for it.
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cott Eppelman is one of the most unassuming and quiet runners you’ll ever meet. He is also one of the most experienced and talented endurance athletes to have ever called RAW “home.” He has participated in approximately 125 marathons or beyond, has 15 wins at 50K or further distances, including two course records and has represented the USA six times at the 24-hour World Championships. Yet often when Scott was headed off to a race or had just returned from one, we only knew of his accomplishment if someone was lucky enough to have seen his results on-line or read an article about him. To give you an idea of what those results often looked like check out his personal records: Marathon – 2:44 50K – 3:26 50 M – 6:13 100 M – 14:44 24 hour – 144.03 miles Scott may be a serious runner, but there are many epic Eppelman boondoggle adventures. Once he ran from his home in Coppell to the starting line of the Cowtown Marathon in Fort Worth – and he ran the marathon, too. Another time in the wee hours of the morning he ran the Dallas White Rock Marathon course twice, once before the race started then again when the race officially started. This was the day after running 50 miles at Sunmart. We can’t forget the time he ran Beltline Road. Yeah, that Beltline Road – and, yes, all 92 miles of it. Enjoy this rare opportunity to read about just a few of his many accomplishments and experiences.
My total was 116.04 miles, and although I felt good throughout the run, mentally I was locked in just to beating the record. Once I did, the “edge” was lost and I kind of coasted to the finish. Tell the story of Scott Jurek running a part of Cascade Crest 100 with you. I was having a “good day,” a race without mental or physical highs or lows, and I was really enjoying the fantastic trail course. Toward the end, somewhere around 85 miles, I spoke with Jurek at an aid station. He offered to pace, and while I prefer going it alone, this was too cool of an opportunity to pass up so I said yes. A special memory is the two of us running trail in the dark singing Tom Petty about as loudly as we could while still keeping up the pace. Tell about your World 24-Hour Run Championships experiences. I have competed on the 24-hour national team in Holland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Taiwan, Canada, and Italy. Holland (2003): The team was small, and there was a real esprit de corps among the members. I was proud to be running for America, and it was an honor to compete against such great athletes. The U. S. women placed 4th, and the men 6th. Austria (2005): The atmosphere at the race was outstanding. Worschach is small and the event was a big deal for the community. A local radio station broadcasted on site for the entire race. A pub was literally right next to the course near the start / finish of the loop, and locals partied all day and into the wee hours of the night.
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Taiwan (2006): RAW member Laura Nelson was part of the women’s team. Taipei was the location. I struggled at this one. I attribute this to inadequate training and other failures in preparation, plus poorly executed race day tactics. Canada (2007): The venue was Drummondville, Quebec. I had big concerns going into this one, largely because of the Worlds disasters the two prior years. Also, I had run the very difficult Hardrock 100 in Colorado two weeks before, and I did not know if I had recovered adequately. I had a pretty good run. In the final hours, a battle was shaping up for third place in the men’s competition between the U. S., Germany, and England. We had a lead, but it was dwindling. It would be close. I called Roy Pirrung from the plane and learned that our men had held onto 3rd place! I was ecstatic. Then I learned we took 4th. The announced results had excluded runners’ final partial lap distances. The Germans had taken the bronze by about 2 km. Italy (2009): This was in many ways a reprise of 2006. The weather was warm and humid, and my stomach never completely cooperated. Overall it was a poor showing for the American men, though our women did us proud by capturing 2nd place. What running accomplishment are you most proud of? My 2004 24-Hour Worlds run in Brno, Czech Republic, was the 3rd highest total for a North American ultrarunner that year and 11th overall for the race. I run best by keeping as close to a steady pace as I can, but it is difficult to maintain discipline as others lap you over and over in the early hours. A large info board was at the start / finish that gave lap splits and listed the top 20 runners in each race. It was thrilling to see my name crawling up toward the top overnight. Explain your experience as Ultracentric (24 and 48-hour races) Race Director. After the 1998 race Mary Ann Miller of Plano announced that she was stepping down as race director. My primary interest was in preserving this historic event. I also felt it was time for me to make a serious volunteer contribution to the sport I loved. There are more memories, anecdotes, and race weekend incidents that I could share here, but my greatest satisfaction was
New Menu Item RAWhi RAWhi developing a brief relationship with the runners. I did my best to spend some one-on-one time with every athlete. Ultracentric is special to you for another reason. Yes, at the end of the first year while still at the track, I proposed to Kelly. It was the best sleepdeprived decision I ever made. We just celebrated our 10th anniversary and our twin sons turn six on New Year’s Eve. What else would you like to share with RAW? My wife Kelly has been very supportive of my ultrarunning, particularly the international races. My first time on a national team was at the 2002 100K Worlds in Belgium. I qualified for that team because Kelly was cool with me running a 100 km race during our honeymoon in Italy.
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ntroducing the new RAWhi RAWhi roll served exclusively at Sushi Sam Southlake. The RAWhi RAWhi roll, created by many and named by Dennis Dixon, was added to the specials menu in recognition of the frequent RAW diners. The RAWhi RAWhi roll is made with avocado, jalapeĂąo and crabmeat with a sauce made from miso, cilantro peso and ponzu. It is topped with pepper salmon and dotted with sriracha chili sauce.
The Next RAW Shooting Star Get to know me in the next issue... I have taught Nuclear, Chemical and Biological warfare classes. While competing for my 6th grade track team I won my first race.
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I ran lead off on a relay team that consisted of three Olympians and me.
RAW President, Kathryn Gleghorn & V.P. Tony Flesch consulting with Lola about the Hound Dog Hustle.
RAW members answer questions and promote the club at a booth during the Deck the Trails Run at Coppell Nature Park.
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bold in the cold Race Results
Bold In The Cold 5K
Bold In The Cold 15K
Mike Dunkel: 21:13, MGrMW Kat Sparks: 23:15, 1st AG Randy Wolf: 23:43, 1st AG Helene Walker: 24:51, FGrMW Chris Morris: 24:54, 2nd AG Meredith St. John: 25:24 Joe Allen: 25:44 Jack Burcie: 27:41 Belynda Warner: 27:58, 3rd AG Vern Lumbert: 28:25 Diane Hernandez: 29:01 Laura Swenson: 30:54 Sarah Eccleston: 31:59, 3rd AG Stacy Marchiori: 34:10 Sheri Rasnake: 39:40 Tony Dominiec: 41:54, 1st AG Sarah Bozarth: 42:07
Jake McConnell: 54:43, OW Kiet Hoang: 57:37, 1st AG, 2nd Overall Craig Minyard: 57:56, MMW, 3rd Overall Tim Oberholzer: 1:06:03 Laura Nelson: 1:06:21, FMW Henry Galpin: 1:07:56, 1st AG John Studebaker: 1:09: 26, 2nd AG Darin Winger: 1:11:02, 3rd AG Ed Oleksiak: 1:11:18 Kristine Hinojos: 1:13:39, 1st AG Roberto Aramil: 1:14:12 James Margiotta: 1:15:34 Robin Pearson: 1:17:09, 3rd AG Elizabeth Lawrence: 1:17:49, 2nd AG Mike Doud: 1:18:18, 2nd AG Paul Gerba: 1:22:01, 2nd AG Rick Sanford: 1:22:43
Bold In The Cold Half Marathon
Rick Hanson: 1:21:26, 1st AG Mark Miller: 1:27:05, 2nd AG Frankie Agius: 1:33:22 Brad McClew: 1:36:28, 1st AG Jay Jones: 1:36:33, 2nd AG Mark Lehrmann: 1:37:50 Dave Chase: 1:38:45 Richard Evans: 1:41:27 Jeff Bozarth: 1:41:32 Terry Marcott: 1:42:46 John Winstead: 1:44:34
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Jessica Hanson: 1:45:06, 2nd AG Chris Barnwell: 1:48:06 Danyah Arafat-Johnson: 1:50:49 Alan Walker: 1:51:04 Kyle Keifer: 1:52:13, 2nd AG Lisa Hyne: 1:55:04 Spareribs LaMothe: 1:55:37, 1st AG Bart Bybee: 1:58:16 Lisa Haile: 1:59:34 Anne Woods: 2:00:04 Mike Eccleston: 2:00:12 Michelle Liles: 2:02:15 Brad Liles: 2:02:19
Ginny Alexander: 1:24:56 Terry Toce: 1:25:53, 1st AG Mary Lessor: 1:27:08 Becky Davis: 1:28:15 Debi Evans: 1:35:06, 3rd AG Elizabeth Mendiola: 1:42:16
Kathy Calkins: 2:02:45, 2nd AG Lauren Wallach: 2:03:45, 3rd AG Hal Hardister: 2:04:44 Kevin Snyder: 2:05:52 Marybeth Crane: 2:06:19 Lizzi Fogolini: 2:06:43 Jason Whitmire: 2:10:09 Crisann Becker: 2:10:35 Bridget Smith: 2:11:54 Rick Fogle: 2:13:23 Amy Matasso: 2:13:39 Mark Minorik: 2:15:37 John St. John: 2:17:11
On Your Mark! The Running Judge
By Mark Miller, 2010 RRCA Club Writer of the Year
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ou may have heard the familiar story. An old farmer can’t get his mule to eat, drink, or work, so he calls the mule trainer. The trainer looks the animal over, picks up a two-byfour, and with all his might, hits the mule between the eyes. Incredulous, the farmer asks, “Is that supposed to fix the mule? Is that supposed to teach it something?” “No,” the mule trainer answers, smiling, “but first you have to get his attention.” I can be a mule myself sometimes and I also need an occasional proverbial two-by-four to the forehead. One was delivered by a phone call from a physician. A routine blood test revealed what signs had pointed to for some time: anemia. As the doctor explained the condition and the likely cause, fear clouded my mind like a West Texas dust storm. Anemic. The very word jostles one’s pride. In adjective form, the term describes something that is weak or ineffective. A losing football team has an anemic offense. A struggling business releases an anemic earnings statement. And a sick runner posts anemic race results. Few adjectives better fit my running. My race times have declined in a manner that seemed unexplainable by other factors. My 10K time, once in the 34-minute range, fell to 36, then 37 and then to 38 minutes. I had recently become unusually fatigued. A planned 10-mile tempo run the morning of my doctor’s appointment turned into a slow 6-mile jog. A referral to a hematologist brought more blood tests. He recommended daily iron supplements and a break from running to see if that would allow my body to produce new hemoglobin and red blood cells. Sure, doctor, I’ll do that. Yeah, right. I have races to train for, goals to achieve, and sanity to maintain. I can take the iron pills, but rest? I’ll skip that part. Then in what I attribute to divine intervention, an iliotibial band irritation became a full blown injury that physically prevented me from running. I missed two weeks of running while nursing the iliotibial band. I cross-trained, spent extra time at work, and read three books. Anything to fill the physical and mental void. I felt like an addict in withdrawal. The fact that this occurred during Thanksgiving drove me nuts. No Turkey Trot, no justification for a second piece of pecan pie, and, I grumpily reasoned, no obvious reason to be thankful. The illiotibital band quickly repaired with rest and massage treatments. The forced break gave the iron supplements time to start doing their thing, and healing began. My red blood cell count and hemoglobin levels are still not where they need to be, but I’m heading in the right direction. I continue to work with the hematologist to address the issue. Mending has begun.
Also, my attitude began to improve. I still have much to be grateful for. I have great friends and family. I have a good job that, despite all the stressors and frustrations, I enjoy going to more days than not. Also, I am thankful for a running club president whose words provided another well placed two-by-four just when one was needed. Kathryn Gleghorn’s President’s Message in the November FOOTPRINT couldn’t have been more appropriate or timely. She wrote, “There isn’t any ‘Running Judge’ who declares you worthy of wearing a shirt that says, ‘I’m a runner.’ If you run, you are a runner, a ‘real runner.’” You see, I thought I was the running judge, and when I examined myself, I didn’t measure up. My best times were nothing special, and then I couldn’t even reach them. I was weak, anemic. Whatever a real runner looked like, I certainly wasn’t it. I had sounded the gavel and pronounced my verdict: I didn’t measure up. For two weeks, I treated my injury while I sulked. I saw other people out running and was reminded only that I couldn’t join them, much less beat them. I didn’t want to look at race results, read about the sport, or face any other reminder of what I couldn’t do. Visits to Facebook only reminded me that my friends were doing something I couldn’t. I didn’t want to go to the RAW clubhouse and face another sign that I was weak and broken. I had made my judgment, and I didn’t need any outside counsel to confirm the decree. Such harsh self-judgment was nothing new. For as long as I can remember, I have carried a sense of inferiority that kept me in the confines of the safe and familiar. My anemic selfconfidence kept me from trying new races (not until I get my current ones right!), running trails (I’ll injure myself!), pursuing new career options (they’ll never work!) and even relationships (I’m a loner!). It didn’t seem to matter what I achieved, I just knew it wasn’t good enough. Finally, the day after Thanksgiving, I ran a slow, uneven 4 miles. The pace and distance were nothing compared to what I was used to. I didn’t care; I was thrilled. With the help of good doctors and a great massage therapist, I was on the road back to health. Also, thanks to the Great Physician and words from RAW’s president, I was on the road away from declaring myself unworthy. I’m not where I need to be, but it’s a start. And for now, at long last, that is good enough. Thanks, Kathryn, for reminding me to put down the gavel of self-condemnation. Sorry it took a two by four to convince me to do it.
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RRCA Runnings Road Runners Club of America By Kelly “K2” Richards, RRCA Director-At-Large
The Road Runners Club of America, the oldest and largest distance running organization in the US, continues to innovate, educate and give back to the running community through programs and services. Here is a sampling of what is happening with the RRCA. • A new Director of Coaching Education, tasked with updating and expanding the RRCA Coaching Certification program, has been hired. Randy Accetta, Ph.D, an accomplished educator and runner brings a wealth of experience to the RRCA coaching program. • I n November, 28 programs throughout the U.S., including three in Texas that collectively serve 30,000 youth, were granted a total of $20,000 from the Kids Run the Nation Fund® (KRNF). One hundred percent of the money raised for the KRNF is restricted to the grant fund and no portion of contributions to the KRNF is used for administrative expenses. • T he 54th annual RRCA National Convention will be held in Memphis, Tennessee, March 15 - 18, 2012. Keynote speakers include Olympian Dave Wottle and bestselling author Christopher McDougall. For Convention details visit www.RRCAConvention.org. This is just an overview of three programs, the RRCA has many more. To stay informed about all programs, services and member benefits “like” Road Runners Club of America on Facebook.
Newcomers Mentoring Pr o g ra m First Sunday of the month 8 a.m. at the clubhouse
Giving Back to the Sport Like many runners, Danyah Arafat-Johnson has a fulltime job and a busy family life. Danyah has been a regular and enthusiastic volunteer since she joined the club in 2008. She currently serves on the RAW Board of Directors. One of her primary duties is maintaining the RAW membership directory. It seems like Danyah is always busy! Lucky for us, she loves to give back to the sport of running. This year, while training for the Steamtown Marathon (where she set a new personal record!) she also served as race director for the 12th Annual Double Trouble 5K / 10K. Race day was smooth sailing due to Danyah’s hard work and commitment to perfection. She analyzed every detail from shirts, awards, parking, packet pickup, and the like, and kept the Board of Directors informed with regular updates at board meetings and via email. Danyah also kept the registered runners up to date with fun, informative emails. Runner participation doubled from Double Trouble 2010 and RAW was able to make a contribution to the RRCA Kids Run the Nation® program. Current RAW Board Members are usually not recognized for Giving Back to the Sport, but Danyah is a worthy recipient. She managed to put on a fantastic race, but she’s still not satisfied. Danyah has signed on as the 2012 Double Trouble race director because she has even more great ideas. We can’t wait to see what she has planned! Thank you Danyah for your generosity to RAW and Giving Back to the Sport! Send your GBTS nomination to ElizabethL@RunnersAndWalkers.com
Newcomers are always welcome to join RAW every Saturday and Sunday for our weekend walks/runs. To encourage newcomers to join us, RAW will have club members available on the first Sunday of the month to mentor them. We will do our best to match people up with someone who can show them the course, water stops, introduce them around and answer questions they might have.
Welcome a Newbie & Become a Mentor First Sunday of the month For more information, contact Kathryn at kathryng@runnersandwalkers.com.
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The 2011 NYC Marathon: My Very Visit to The Big Apple By Thomas “T.O.” Okazaki
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ecently, I had the honor and pleasure of running the New York City Marathon. I have run several big city marathons, including Chicago and Boston, so I was curious to find out how NYC would stack up against these other titans of marathon races. I am happy to report that I was not disappointed! The hype is REAL. Despite the high entry fee of $200, the NYC Marathon was worth every penny. Already a stellar destination race with so many treasured, crown jewels of the nation to see firsthand, such as the Empire State Building, Times Square and the Statue of Liberty, running NYC was truly the icing on the cake. With more than 49,000 runners from all over the world assembled at three different start lines on Staten Island and posed to charge across the massive Verrazano Bridge into Queens on a bright, sunny Sunday morning, I was in awe of how the race organizers could pull off such a massive event. By the way, did you know the Race Director for the NYC Marathon is also the club president for the NYC Road Runners Club, both the largest in America? Everything about this marathon was top shelf. Runners were given a handsome long sleeve tech shirt, a thick souvenir event handbook and a huge sturdy drop bag at packet pickup with their racing bib. At the finish, they were handed a finisher’s orange snack bag that could double as a sharp looking backpack.
Getting to the start on race morning was the biggest challenge for me since I was alone on this trip and staying on the other side of the Hudson River, near the Harmon Meadows Mall, in Secaucus, New Jersey. I planned to use the shuttle buses from the Meadowlands, but found out, when I arrived, that there would be no place to park my rental car there. At the race expo, I changed my choice to the shuttle buses leaving from the NYC Public Library with the departure time of 5 a.m. being the only time slot left available. Since the buses and NJ Transit trains were not going to be operating that early on race morning, I had to drive my rental car into Manhattan. Fortunately, I found a city garage that was only three blocks from the public library. They only charged me $20 for 12 hours after I begged the parking attendant to open early. If you can afford to stay in midtown Manhattan or know of a friend or relative there, that will make getting to the start on race morning that much easier. Some runners shared a hotel room and split the cost. I overheard a veteran NYC Marathon runner mention that the lines to the shuttle buses were less crowded this year than in the past, perhaps due to the number of runners using the Staten Island Ferry to get to the start. The earlier runners finishing the marathon were also allowed to exit Central Park sooner to get to the drop bags locations, avoiding a longer march. Some highlights on this trip included the following: 1. Having my ears pop while riding the elevator up to the 86th floor of the Empire State Building. 2. Spending five minutes staring at a massive NYC subway map for the very first time trying to figure out where I needed to go. 3. Forking over a $10 toll to use the Holland Tunnel to drive into NYC on race morning. 4. Taking a ferry ride on the Hudson River on a gorgeous, sunny day and seeing the Statue of Liberty up close for the first time. 5. Hearing a man’s voice with a New York accent on a loudspeaker yelling “Welcome to da Bronx” as the runners entered the borough and being reminded of RAW member Joe Luccioni.
Drops bags were handled by a massive army of UPS® trucks. They served giant bagels and Dunkin’ Donuts® coffee at the start. Oh, and the crowds! People everywhere, lining the sides of the streets, four to five people deep most of the way, except on the Verrazano and Queensboro bridges. The race expo at the Javits Convention Center was massive. All of the major shoe vendors and running gear companies were there in full force. There was a long security line into the expo, very understandable after 9/11. ASICS did a fine job with the official race gear and the race merchandise selection was one the best I have seen all year. Not good for the ol’ wallet! Finisher items were sold the next day after the race in Central Park. Some of the fast moving items sold out fast online, so if you get a chance, I strongly recommend that you go do your shopping then before making the flight home. ®
6. Running through Central Park during the final miles of the race with its lush forest of trees and leaves bursting in autumn bloom and the crowds cheering on the runners. 7. The legions of foreign runners at this marathon. At times I felt like I was the one in a foreign country because of all the different languages I was hearing at the start. 8. Getting to tour and see all five boroughs of NYC while running the marathon. 9. Seeing my name listed in the massive race results section of The New York Times the following day. The faster and tougher qualifying times are scheduled to go into effect in 2013, so if you have an opportunity to go run NYC next year, I highly recommend that you do so. It truly was one of the best marathons I have ever run.
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In Step With Alan and Hélène Walker Where are you from and what brought you to Texas? Alan: I am from Wollongong, Australia and Hélène (LN) was born and raised in Paris, France. We moved here from France in 1994, working for American Airlines and Sabre. How long have you been running? Alan: I have been running on and off since high school. Cross country was an important sport at my school. Hélène (LN): Fifteen-plus years, since I started running in mid-1996. How long have you been a RAW member? LN: At least 10 years. The inaugural Hound Dog Hustle was my first race with RAW, but I was not yet a member Who was the first person you met at RAW, or at first showed you the route or really “took you in?” LN: In 1998, I met Susan Barnett and Eileen Fontaine while running on the Solana trails. They invited me to check RAW out, which I did. My first vision of the RAW gang was Tom Byno sitting outside the clubhouse on his favorite red milk crate, and welcoming me. Are you a “Trackie” or “Hillbilly”? Alan: Yes, definitely a “Trackie,” but don’t get to as many workouts as I should. LN: A “Trackie,” definitely, although I do hills, but on my own. Why running? Alan: I never enjoyed team sports, to play them or to watch them. I like the feeling when I’m running, get into a zone and just cruise for miles. LN: Why not? It’s so liberating mentally and so easy physically. After all, one just has to put one foot in front of the other, and repeat until complete exhaustion. Do you have a favorite place to run? Alan: Any place except on a treadmill.
LN: Here, I like to run in Trophy Club, despite the pavement made of cement, a little hard on the legs. In France, nothing beats running along the Seine and in the Champ de Mars by the Eiffel Tower.
It was a very emotional race. I qualified for Boston with five minutes to spare, ten days after my dad was laid to rest. Now, as a triathlete, I would say having finished three Ironman triathlons.
Do you do anything special before or after running, or have a pre/post-race ritual? Alan: I don’t do the pasta/carbo-loading thing. I prefer a nice steak and a glass of wine for a late lunch the day before. In the days leading up to Ironman ® Hawaii in 2003, I tried the pasta/water/etc. and had the worst race of my life.
Do you GU, Gel, Gatorade®, or other? Alan: Whatever is available, I am not that picky. For long triathlons and ultras, I cannot handle any of these, so I just do water and “real food.”
LN: Not really. The only thing I can think of is that I choose my running outfit the night before, as I don’t trust my sleepy head in the morning, and could end up wearing some strange outfit. As for after the run, my main focus is to have breakfast and enjoy my first cup of tea! Do you prefer roads or trails? Alan: Trails when I can, but I’ll happily run roads. LN: Don’t ask me to choose! To me, they are both great for different reasons. Road running is great to clear my mind of any issues I may have. Roads are also good for speedwork, whereas I approach trails in a more relaxed manner, enjoying the day and the company, if any, and watching for any treacherous root or hidden hole on the trail. What is your fondest running memory? LN: In 2006 my mom was visiting from France and she accompanied me to the Haltom Stampede. She entered the 5K, her first one ever, and finished in 52:32 with street shoes on. She finished 3rd in her age group for females over 70 years old. Did I mention that she was already 76 and had two artificial hips? She still has her award, a beautiful bison, sitting on top of her TV set. Where is the most unique or unusual place you have ever run? Alan: The double crossing of the Grand Canyon was probably the most unique. I’ve also had some interesting runs while traveling, cruising through the backstreets of Abidjan, Bahrain, Cairo, and other faraway places. LN: Lake Turkana, in Kenya, a desert environment despite the proximity of the lake. We had to keep away from the lake because of the hippopotamuses. Hippos are very territorial, making them very dangerous because they will charge anything entering their territory. What do you consider your biggest running achievement? LN: As a runner, the 2003 Austin Marathon.
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LN: I don’t do GU or gels. I am more of a “Yummy Gummy Bears and Cheese Sticks” person! What has running taught you about yourself or what have you learned about life through running? Alan: When you feel like total crap, when you want to just sit down and stop, you can always find a little more. Things will get better. LN: Running has taught me how perseverant, committed and tough I can be, both physically and mentally. I can also hear hubby say, “And don’t forget stubborn!” Do you have any children? Alan: We don’t have any children, but have a cat that really needs to get out and run more. Are you a professional runner or do you have another job? Alan: I work in the Research Group at Sabre, on applications of mathematics and computer science to problems in the travel industry. Besides running, what other fitness activities do you enjoy or do as cross-training? Alan: I used to do a lot of triathlons, and have done multi-sport races for more than 30 years. I also love skiing, whitewater kayaking and rock climbing. LN: I have always liked to hike or walk. I also enjoy swimming and to a lesser degree, riding my bike. What would the members be surprised to learn about you? Alan: (ha ha) Not sure. I studied classical organ and have played in churches and cathedrals on pipe organs. LN: As a palaeo-anthropologist, I have searched for the missing link in human evolution around the world, digging in Texas (modern man sites), France and England (Neanderthal sites), and Kenya (Australopithecus and Homo habilis sites). No luck so far, the missing link is still missing.
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RAW Flashmob By Laura Swenson First, RAW had the Trackies, the Hillbillies, and the Trail Runners. Now, the newest and coolest sub-group is the RAW Flashmob! Yes, we have dancers in the running club and you never know when and where they will pop up. This group has been known to show up in the early morning hours to entertain members before their run. The first Flashmob of running groupies happened in August and took everyone by surprise, but what was really surprising was that Spareribs even matched his red shorts to the Flashmob’s sunglasses. The second Flashmob was a band of blood-crazed zombies performing to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” before the
Admist all of the zombies, Josh Loewen is the only “live” one walking.
Spooktacular Fun Run on October 30th. As you can see, we have no shame.
Blood-crazed zombies performing to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”
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The Flashmobs have been made up of the following RAW members: Kat Sparks, Jay Jones, Tammy Hendricks, (l-r) Kat Sparks, Laura Swenson and Kelly Richards Laura Gruener, to everyone in the mobs for Kelly Richards, Joe Luccioni, having a wicked sense of humor Mike Eccleston, Kathryn and for volunteering your time. Gleghorn and Laura Swenson. Don’t ask us why we do it – as Also a special shout-out to Joe Luccioni will tell you, “We Kat’s son, Josh Loewen, for not just gotta dance!” Instead, laughing (too much) at the old ask yourself, “when will the folks learning to dance and for Flashmob strike again?” his music editing skills. Thanks
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