FOOTPRINT Lake Grapevine Runners & Walkers
March 2008
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The 10th Annual “Bold in the Cold” is a Hot Success By John Bush and Mike Evans
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anuary 19, 2008 marked the tenth running of the Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers popular winter race, Bold in the Cold, and once again, it lived up to its name as temperatures dipped into the 20s with wind gusts of 25 mph. Thankfully, the sun was out and all remained dry, but record amounts of coffee and hot chocolate were consumed by runners and volunteers alike. That was not the only record set on this wintry day as the race’s largest registration totaled 395 runners for both the 5K and 15K races.
the Grandmasters category with a time of 1:21:02. RRCA State Representative and longtime LGRAW member and past president, “K2” Kelly Richards, presented the 15K overall winners with their Texas State Championship plaques and engraved medals along with a generous gift certificate from
This year’s race held yet another distinction because the 15K event was selected as the 2008 Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Texas State 15K Championship. The newly-certified course was set ablaze by Male Overall State Champion, Clint Bell, in a near course record time of 50:57. RAW’s own Ken Hall took home the Male Masters State Championship plaque with a time of 56:01 and the Male long-time race sponsor, Luke’s Locker Grandmasters State Champion was Joe in Colleyville. K2 stated that the extra Champ in a time of 1:07:56. effort and time devoted to hosting an RRCA Championship event proved In the 15K women’s race, the Overall worthwhile as the shivering runners State Champion was Fiona Green and spectators witnessed the pure joy with a time of 1:06:16. Sharla Foster and excitement displayed by surprised captured the Masters plaque with a Female Masters winner, Sharla Foster. 1:14:57 and Laura Holwasser secured
The cold winds did not slow the 5K runners, either. Virgillio Martinez, a former student of RAW’s own Mindi Rice, captured the Overall Male trophy with a speedy 17:41. Virgillio was one of three students entered in the 5K event who took advantage of RAW’s generous scholarship program that allows aspiring young runners the opportunity to participate in the club’s events at no charge. The Male Masters winner was Rick Riis, with a time of 21:20, and the Male Grandmasters winner was club member, John Ball, with a 21:02. The Female Overall 5K Champion was Brook Butzer, with a time of 21:11. RAW’s own Michelle Putze, ran down the Female Masters award with a time of 23:40 and the Female Grandmasters winner was Sharon Sutton, with a 27:15. Congratulations to all the participants who got their New Year started with a challenging and athletic endeavor. Race directors, John Bush and Mike Evans, would also like to extend a very sincere “Thank You” to all the great volunteers who make the club’s races such a hit among area runners and the event’s sponsors for their continued support of Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers.
Mother and Daughter Get Goofy at the 2008 Walt Disney World® Marathon
Houston, we have a problem...
Read all about Crystal and Nikki Grose running their first marathons.
Experience the challenges of the Houston Marathon with David Ball and Thomas Okazaki.
Walt Disney Marathon | page 6
Houston Marathon | pages 10-11
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RAW Board and Committees PRESIDENT | Joe Luccioni JoeL@RunnersAndWalkers.com VICE PRESIDENT | Steve Rush SteveR@RunnersAndWalkers.com SECRETARY | Jason Anton JasonA@RunnersAndWalkers.com TREASURER | Mary Keeffe MaryK@RunnersAndWalkers.com DIRECTORS
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Tony Flesch
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FOOTNOTES•FOOTNOTES•FOOTNOTES•FOOTNOTES
Lake Grapevine Runners & Walkers Club
CONGR ATULATIONS • To Tony Flesch on the birth of his first grandchild. • To all the RAW members that participated in winter events locally and around the country. • To Lorraine Wessels, Jack Hase and Jeff Barnhart for their efforts in updating and maintaining our web site. The LGRAW web site was recognized as one of the top three large club web sites for 2008 chosen by the Road Runners Club of America. CONDOLENCES • To Pam Truhn on the loss of her father. • To Jill Smith on the loss of her mother. • To Tony Flesch on the loss of his father. THOUGHTS & PR AYERS • To Tia Metzger for a speedy and full recovery from hip surgery. THANK YOU • To Mike Evans and John Bush for all of their efforts and dedication as 2008 Bold In The Cold Race Directors. • To David Ball, for another outstanding creation with this years Bold In The Cold logo. • To all our volunteers and participants that helped make Bold In The Cold a successful RAW event. • To Fireman Ken MacInnes, “Jersey” Mike Bassano and Randy Bobe for hanging the T-shirts on the club ceiling. Feel free to contribute your race shirts from one-time races, “last” or “inaugural” races, international races or races that have sentimental significance to our club. • To Mike Eccleston for keeping the clubhouse stocked with hot coffee, paper towels, cups, and various other supplies. “Major Mike” has been doing this for several years. • To Cindy Lee and Bridget / David Smith for a scrumptious New Year’s Day breakfast. • To Roy Lange and Johnnie Sue for opening their home for a gala New Year’s Eve dessert extravaganza. • To Thomas Okazaki for keeping the clubhouse stocked with assorted snacks foods. • To all our volunteers who put out water and sports drink for the weekend runs. We appreciate each and every one of you. LOST & FOUND • Items in the Lost & Found are piling up! If you’ve left something at the clubhouse please check to see if we’ve found it. All unclaimed items are in the white cabinet along the north wall of the clubhouse. Deadline for the next FOOTPRINT is April 1st. Send your articles to lgrawfootprint @verizon.net We want to hear about you and your friends, send your footnotes to TonyF@RunnersandWalkers.com
RAW Around Town Social Calendar & Events Check the RAWforum for information on all club events: www.runnersandwalkers.com
RAW at the Races RAW at the Grasslands Run 50-mile • Marathon • Half-Marathon Saturday, March 22, 2008, Decatur, TX Come out and run, cheer or volunteer. LGRAW always takes a big crowd of runners to Decatur for the Grasslands Run, presented by the North Texas Trail Runners.
RAW Walk/Runs Starting from the clubhouse Saturday & Sunday Walk/Run - 7am Wednesday Trail Run - 7am
RAW will be manning a critical and important aid station. If you’re interested in working the aid station contact Thomas “T.O.” Okazaki at tokaz007@hotmail.com
Daylight Savings Time starts on 3/10/08. Therefore, our Saturday and Sunday group runs will begin at 7:00am starting on Saturday, March 15.
Aid station volunteers will receive a complimentary lunch and Grasslands merchandise coupons. The coupons can be redeemed for a possible entry into the 2009 Grasslands Run or race merchandise. If you’d like to captain your own aid station at the Grasslands Run contact race director Suzi Cope at 4suzi@ix.netcom.com.
RAW’s Hound Dog Hustle
Log on www.nttr.org for an entrance application, online registration and race information.
Friday Trail Run - 7am
Saturday, April 19, Oak Grove Park We will un-“leash” an all-new format worth “barkin’” about. 8:00am 1 mile Run / Walk without dogs 8:05am 1 mile Run / Walk with dogs 8:30am 5K Run without dogs All paws on deck to run and volunteer. For more information, contact the Top Dog, Joe Luccioni.
Coppell Stampede 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run Saturday, May 24, Memorial Day Weekend, 8 am Andrew Brown Park, 401 N. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, TX
Upcoming Events LGRAW Annual Awards Banquet | TBD
SNL Dinners Saturday Night Live Dinners 1st Saturday of every month, at 5pm March 1– Lazy Bones, Grapevine April 5 – Asian Top, Grapevine May 3 – Joe’s Crab Shack, Grapevine June 7 – Flip’s, Grapevine
Other fun things we are thinking about: Newcomers Breakfast TGIF Happy Hours Got an idea for a great social thing to do? Tell us about it! Email Kathryn Gleghorn or Bridget Smith (a.k.a. your “Cruise Directors” for the SS RAW).
Movie Night Board Meetings
The Long Run | April 12 at the clubhouse starting at dusk
Board Meetings 7:30pm at the clubhouse March 26 April 23 May 28 Any current member is welcome to attend.
This movie is a South African drama that centers on a man trying to achieve one of his greatest ambitions by turning a rank amateur into a champion The Comrades Marathon, a punishing 54-mile race that stretches between two cities through the arid desert in South Africa, is the back drop for the film.
To see what’s happening, log on to www.runnersandwalkers.com
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Letter to the Editor I am a younger member of RAW who regularly runs sub 5-minute miles for several hours at a time. And I have a complaint. I have noticed lately in the FOOTPRINT, there has been a growing emphasis on the non-accomplishments of the elderly minority in our club.
FOOTPRINT: OK then. Just how old are you, Mel?
This is totally wrong and it is giving RAW a bad name. As slow as they are, how come they joined a running club anyway? You’d think RAW stood for Runners AND WALKERS or something ridiculous like that.
Mel: Oh.
And another thing. Old people are boring. They just stand around and complain about us young people and our energy and all the really great stuff we like to spend our money on.
Mel: No, they’re too fast. They walk faster than I can run. I can’t keep up.
What do they know anyway? And they look, well, they look old all the time. Why don’t they do something to take care of themselves so they could look like us, maybe? I know I should identify myself, but I am afraid of them. Old people just turn mean and they don’t care anymore. I think some of them actually know gangsters. -A runner Dear Younger Runner We at the FOOTPRINT cherish all our members and their differences. We have people that want to stay fit and those that run ultramarathons. We have fast runners and those that make the Top 90% possible. We also have young members that Mindi Rice highlights in every issue, like Blake Covington, that are just starting their running careers and running jewels that have been running for decades, like those Pat Noell will start highlighting in this very issue. In short, RAW is proud of all the contributions our members make to the club and to the community. I could go on and on, but let me just finish with an interview with Mel Thuzla, who is the oldest active runner in RAW. FOOTPRINT: Mel, How long have you been running? Mel: What? FOOTPRINT: I said, how long have you been running? Mel: Oh. I guess since about ten after seven. FOOTPRINT: No (switching to a megaphone), I meant, when did you start your running career? Mel: I forget.
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Mel: Let’s see. Born in 1905, it’s 1994, now should make me 89. FOOTPRINT: It’s 2007.
FOOTPRINT: Mel, why are you still running at 102? Why don’t you walk with those guys in the club that are closer to your age?
FOOTPRINT: What’s the longest race you’ve run so far? Mel: I forget. No wait. A month or so ago I ran a trail race on the other side of the lake. Somebody said it was 18 or 19 miles, can’t remember which. But it took me so long, when I came to the finish line everyone had already gone home. I found my car ok because it was the only one in the lot. So that was good. FOOTPRINT: Gatorade®, Power Bar ®, or GU® energy gel? Mel: I think it’s spaghetti sauce, I didn’t think anyone would notice that spot. I’ll try and get it out before I wear this shirt again. FOOTPRINT: Where are you going? Mel: I’ve got five more miles to do. See you Wednesday! FOOTPRINT: Wednesday trails at the clubhouse? Mel: No, that’s when I should be done with the five miles. Note from the Club President: This month’s feature was a special provided by one our funniest contributors, Alan Engisch. Alan has added a lot of humor to the pages of the FOOTPRINT. I think his “letter to the editor” and “interview” with phony member, Mel Thuza, are a great emphasis to a new column being written by Pat Noell. In upcoming issues, Pat will highlight some of the older members of the club. If you are like me, you will be astounded by their incredible contributions over the years brought about from their passion for running. We are proud of all our members and we love being able to bring new columns to you. Enjoy and see you at the club. -- Joe
Mother and Daughter Get Goofy at the 2008 Walt Disney World® Marathon By Crystal Grose
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just completed my very first marathon — yes, the one I said I would never do! And now I know why I said that. Actually it was a special run because it was not just my first marathon, but it was my 26-year old daughter, Nikki’s, first one also. We decided to run the full marathon while we were at the pool last year celebrating our Disney World half marathon finish by basking in the Florida sun and
Karen Fugate (Goofy), Crystal Grose and Nikki Grose.
enjoying our adult beverages. And it was only more motivation when we found out that it was going to be the 15th anniversary race in 2008 with a supersecret Mickey Mouse finisher’s medal. We registered even knowing that Nikki was heading off to Baghdad in June 2007 for a year to do her job as a Logistics Officer in the State Department. She trained mostly on a treadmill during the heat of the summer and moved parts of her training outside once it dipped below 130°. I’m not kidding -130 degrees. The war and the heat weren’t the only
challenges for outdoor training. Nikki worked in an area of the airport that was the daytime sleeping spot for the jackals! She arranged her three-week rest and recovery vacation so she could be home for the race in January. Race day was hot and humid, which I soon found didn’t agree with me. I had hoped to run the marathon in 5:30, but around mile 17 or 18, I started feeling bad. I noticed that I had stopped sweating and I was nauseous and light-headed. Our friend, Karen Fugate, who is also a RAW member, was on her second leg of the Goofy Challenge. The Goofy Challenge required running the half-marathon on Saturday and the full marathon on Sunday. Karen was running with me and noticed that I was struggling and breathing a bit funny. I told her to go on because I made the decision I was going to walk a bit — dang it — I wanted that medal, not to end up in the hospital. I ended up finishing in 6:09. It was disappointing, but hey, I finished. Nikki, on the other hand, finished in 4:41, which was astonishing considering
It was a special run because it was not just my first marathon, but it was my 26-year old daughter, Nikki’s, first one also.
she had hurt her back the day before and could barely walk. Oh, to be 26 again! And Karen finally got her Goofy medal — she’s been wanting one for a couple of years now.
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On Your Mark! The Next 30 Years
By Mark Miller, 2005 RRCA Southern Region Runner of the Year
“Good judgment results from experience; experience results from bad judgment.” – Mark Twain.
By the time you receive this edition of the FOOTPRINT, I will have passed a milestone: my 30th birthday. Birthdays that end in a “0” have a way of causing us to pause for reflection on where we’ve been, and more importantly, where we’re going. Of course, they can also cause us to reflect on who our new age-group competitors will be. I’ve been running for 17 of my 30 years, and I’m amazed at how quickly the days have passed. It seems so recently that I was a nerdy 7th grader just discovering this running thing. Today, as a nerdy 30 year old, I’ll move beyond regrets over fleeting youth and look back at four recurring observations (one for each decade, plus one more to get me to the master’s division) from my time on the roads. 1. Have the courage to be different. That old running shoe ad was right. Runners are different. Have you ever tried to explain to your co-workers that you plan to get to bed early this Friday night so you can get in 20 miles on Saturday morning? Running isn’t glamorous; it’s often sweaty, painful, and sometimes lonely. In short, it’s drastically different from the recreations chosen by most of our friends and family. While the costs are greater, so are the benefits. The highs are higher; the successes sweeter. Being different has its rewards. 2. You can do more. We all face limits from our genetic makeup, time constraints, and available opportunities. However, our limits are too often self-imposed. We don’t think we can achieve at a higher level, and this becomes self-fulfilling. By breaking down mental barriers and removing “I can’t” from our vocabulary, we can fulfill our potential.
Keep your RAW membership current RAW now offers on-line renewals (and new memberships) through Active.com. http://www.active.com/event_detail. cfm?event_id=1310038 Of course you can still renew at the clubhouse or through the mail. Fill out the membership application on pg. 19 and drop it off or send it in.
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3. Never stop learning. If my 17 years of running have taught me anything, it’s that I don’t know half as much as I thought I did. Running is a simple sport –maybe the simplest of all- but one can spend years trying to figure it out. At 30, I’m still learning and experimenting with different training and racing techniques in an attempt to improve and reach that next goal. The experiences of the past merely provide a foundation for the lessons of the future. 4. Break the rearview mirror. When I was a student at the University of North Texas, Vic Trilli was the men’s basketball coach. While his won-loss record left much to be desired, he maintained a positive, up-beat outlook and often talked about “breaking the rearview mirror;” forgetting the shortcomings of the past and focusing on the next challenge. We all have things in our past that we’d like to redo, but time doesn’t offer us that opportunity. All we can do is learn from our mistakes and leave regrets behind while striving for future goals. So what about yourself? No matter what age you may be, take a couple of minutes during your next run to consider how running has impacted you. Then think about where you’d like to be going forward in running and beyond. Now, break the rearview mirror and get started! Personally, I can only hope that my next 30 years are as rewarding, fulfilling, and as much fun as my first 30. I’m looking forward to the journey.
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Beware, This Club Can Really Spoil You By Marty Metzger
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sn’t it great to bump into a fellow member out around town? And if you haven’t experienced fellow members cheering as you run an event, or even down the street, well, you need to get out more. I was at the gym the other day and bumped into a couple of members (almost as common a place to find RAW members as the park), and then saw them a few minutes later as I was swimming my laps. I stopped for a break, and there it was – utter silence. It took me a second to examine the deep, empty feeling I was experiencing, and there it was. I realized how spoiled I was. There was no, “Woo Woo!” or “Way to go Marty, you look great! You rock! Alright, good job! You’re almost there, keep it up! Dude, you’re leaving a trail of smoke on that water!” Yup, I’m spoiled rotten.
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2008 Hound Dog Hustle Tails are waggin’ about the 2008 Hound Dog Hustle, which will be held on Saturday, April 19th, 2008 in Oak Grove Park. This year, we will un-“leash” an all-new format worth “barkin’” about. 8:00 am 1 mile Run / Walk without dogs 8:05 am 1 mile Run / Walk with dogs 8:30 am 5K Run without dogs Mark it on your calendars and we’ll see you in the spring. All paws on deck to run and volunteer. For more information, contact the Top Dog, Joe Luccioni.
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RAW Student Section Getting to Know Blaine Covington
Giving Back to the Sport
By Mindi Rice 2006 RRCA National Female Runner of the Year
This issue’s student section comes to us from Blaine Covington. I got to meet Blaine for the first time at this year’s “Bold in the Cold.” I have great respect for anybody who braved the race on that frigid day, and Blaine tops that list with a great finish in his age group. Not only that, he actually liked the cold...brrrrrr! From reading Blaine’s answers, he has a strong desire to run and run well, and he has great role models to get him there. Blaine placed in the Top 3 in 10 of the 11 races he has done, so that is pretty dang impressive if you ask me. Not only that, but he has stepped it up a notch and even participated in three triathlons. Blaine is only in the 5th grade, so he has yet to experience races for a school team, but I’m sure the middle school coaches are anxiously waiting for him. Good luck, Blaine, in all your future races. We look forward to hearing about your many successes. Keep up the good work!
Age?
11 What school do you go to? Bear Creek Intermediate School in Keller. When did you start running and why? Fall of 2006. I was one of the fastest students at my school in 4th grade, so I wanted to try long distance running with my mom. What races have you been a part of? I have raced in ten 5Ks and 3 kids’ triathlons so far. They have included the RAW Double Trouble, Hound Dog Hustle, and Bold in the Cold. I also raced the Ft. Worth Botanical Garden Squirrel Run, Texas Motor Speedway Run, Jogging for Johnson 5K, Ft. Worth Jingle Bell Run, Flower Mound Dorothy’s Dash, Dallas Big D 5K, the Flower Mound Breaking Out 5K, the Keller Casey’s Kids 5K, the Keller Kids’ Triathlon, and the Coppell Kids’ Triathlon. What is your PR (personal record) for each distance? 22:59 (5K) at this year’s Haltom Stampede 5K.
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What was your favorite race and why? The RAW Bold in the Cold Race. I love cold weather and I really like the course. Where do you usually run? Bear Creek Trail in Keller and Keller High School track. Is there any kind of running program at your school? Not in 5th grade. Do you like to run with friends or alone? I prefer to run with friends or my mom. Will you do track and cross country when you get to middle school? Definitely. What is your favorite distance? 5K Who are your role model(s)/ idol(s)? My mom and my dad. Besides running…what other hobbies do you enjoy? Baseball, skateboarding, biking, playing guitar, and drums.
Recipients: Race Directors Mike Evans and John Bush
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ur Giving Back to the Sport recognition this month goes to Mike Evans and John Bush for their efforts as Race Directors for RAW’s Tenth Bold in the Cold (BITC) race. In addition to an outstanding event for the community and a source of pride for RAW, BITC is a very important event for RAW because it is a significant source of our annual operating budget and allows us to provide our members many of the amenities that RAW is known for. John is a longtime member of RAW and regularly gives back to the sport through his involvement in club activities. He has been the Race Director (RD) of BITC for several years and is also the RD for the annual Duct Tape Duet fun run. John regularly volunteers to for RAW events and has been a Director on the RAW Board for the last few years. Since joining RAW, Mike has become actively involved in club activities. He volunteers at RAW events and gives back to the sport through volunteer efforts with the Dallas Athletes and Dallas Running Club. Last year Mike signed on to help John with the race director duties for BITC and this year served as Co-Race Director. Both of these members exemplify the spirit of RAW and demonstrate that there is plenty of opportunity to Give Back to the Sport. If you would like to recognize someone for “Giving Back to the Sport,” please send your nominations to TonyFlesch@ yahoo.com along with a paragraph on why that person should be recognized.
First Steps
MEMBERSHIP
The New Runner’s Guide
UPDATE
By Rick Sanford
Welcome to all our new members
As a runner, the only gear you really need is a good pair of running shoes. Sure there are people out there who run barefoot, but most of us need (and prefer) running shoes for the cushioning, stability, and protection they provide. Since every runner and every foot is different, all of the shoe manufacturers offer several models of technical running shoes with retail prices typically ranging from $90 to $150. They all vary in style, features, and cushioning. With so many options, choosing the right shoes can be a confusing process. You can’t just go with the most expensive shoes or the ones that your buddy wears. It really comes down to which shoes offer the features you need and fit your foot the best. Your best resource for finding the prefect pair of running shoes is your local running specialty store. They carry the high-quality technical running shoes you typically won’t find in the sporting goods or department stores. The staff will look at your feet and ask questions about your running program and goals. They will measure your feet. They will watch you run so that they can examine your stride. After gathering all of this information, they will recommend some shoes for you to try. As you are trying on the shoes, they will tell you what you should be looking for. Can you pick up your toes inside the shoe? Is there enough room between the ends of your toes and the shoe? Does the heel slip? Is the arch support hitting in the right spot? Don’t worry about size. Your running shoes will need to be a larger size than your street shoes. That’s just the way it is. Don’t worry too much about the style or colors. Go with the shoes that provide the features you need. Go with the shoes fit your feet.
Runners Speak: Electolytes Electrolytes are minerals such as sodium, chloride and potassium that are vital for normal bodily functions. These minerals are lost when the body sweats. You can replenish electrolytes through the foods you eat, like bananas which are high in potassium. Sports drinks and electrolyte tablets are other ways to replace lost electrolytes.
Equipment, Gadgets & Gizmos: Injinji® Tetratsoks Injinji® Performance Series socks are constructed with CoolMax® and a durable nylon outer shell, but what makes them different from other running socks is what the manufacturer calls their Anatomical Interface System (AIS) technology. AIS is engineered to separate your toes with a thin, anti-friction membrane that is both lightweight and breathable. Seamless in construction, the tetratsok forms to every contour of your foot. This allows for true restriction free movement from your heel to five toes, encourages healthy circulation, and eliminates skin on skin contact between your toes to prevent blisters from developing.
New members Rick Allen Norie and George Alvarez Laura Bierck Kristin Bille Curt Burgess Phyllis Butts Kathy Calkins Matt Campbell Frank Chiuppi Joseph & Julia Czyz Craig & Nancy Ebersole Richard & Michele Evans Carol & Kerry Ezell Karen Fugate Nikki Gouyton Cathy Harshman
Renewals David Ball Barbara Bowen Ryan Burns The Bush Family Bart Bybee Mary Ann Calvio Pete & Linda Chan Michael & Tanya Czyz John Dalri Janet & Dennis Dixon Tony & Judy Dominiec Scott & Kelly Eppelman Rick Fogle Steve Grady Ken Hall & Family Jack Hase & Family Della & Danny Irby Cindy Lee
Rich Hendler Daniel & Karen Jones Mitch Kent Dusti Kuehne Amy Matasso Kathy Phelps Margaret Powers Michael Redwine Sheri Routon John Ruiz Holly Scheef Celleste Sires & Mike O’Leary David Smith Kristine & Mike Smith Barbara Stelzl Douglas Sullivan Melody Watson
The Luccioni Family Laurie & Jim Lukanich Brian Luker Ken & Sabine Macinnes Dale Mauger Chris McConnell Lee Miller Pat Noell Robin & Brad Pearson Chris Reyher Staci & George Rivero Steven Rush Kevin Smilie Mark Studer Terry & Mike Toce Al Walker Alan & Hélène Walker Kevin & Lorraine Wessels Tom Zack
Keep your RAW membership current RAW now offers on-line renewals through Active.com. http://www.active.com/event_ detail.cfm?event_id=1310038
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Houston Marathon 2008 Time to Think at the Houston Marathon By David Ball
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anuary 13th in Houston was a beautiful day for a marathon. It was 40º at the start with clear skies and no wind. That morning the largest crowd to ever run this race in its 36-year history gathered and awaited the start. I was there with fellow RAW member, Thomas “T.O.” Okazaki, who drove down with me from Grapevine. We stayed with a friend of mine and had fun walking at the Expo at the George R Brown convention center the day before.
Proud finishers, Thomas Okazaki and David Ball, show off their hard-earned finisher’s medals.
Things went very well on the first part of the race. Crowds were thick all throughout the course. This is a very well run event. At mile 12, though, my right hamstring weakened and then cramped up. A massage at a nearby medical tent didn’t help much. I resumed running very slowly and managed to get into a very slow pace. As each pace group caught and passed me, I could only dream about what could have been. It felt so good running those first miles. I had 14 miles to think about my next steps after the marathon– rest, rehab and strengthening my weakened hamstring. Also to thank God for getting me this far and letting me know there would be another day to race.
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Hello, Houston, We Got By Thomas “T.O.” Okazaki
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he Houston Marathon still remains one of the best marathons among the Big Three of Austin, Dallas, and Houston. It offers a fast, flat course, a huge race expo, wonderful crowd support, and still manages to send home its jubilant finishers with a pile of goodies. Coupled with the fact that the Austin Marathon now runs on a hillier new course, it was not surprising that the Houston Marathon reached its max limit much earlier this year. To make matters worse, there were reported cases of scalping going on when racing bibs were being put on sale for exorbitant prices during the bib exchange and transfer period. This was going to be my sixth Houston Marathon, but the lesson learned here is that no matter how many times you may have done the same race, it is still very important to plan ahead and check to see what important changes may have been made from the previous year that might affect your normal race morning routine. Both David Ball and I were very fortunate to be guests in his childhood friend’s home in
Sugar Land, Texas. This was the furthest out I had stayed in Houston the night before a race. It was finally lights out at midnight, after having a late pasta dinner. We were planning on waking up at 4 a.m. in order to find a good parking spot. Fortunately we both had a chance to take a short two-hour nap before dinner, so that really helped. It’s always interesting and amusing to observe others runners get ready for a race and the different ways they prepare. I marvel at all the little things David does to prepare himself to run, including his famous body markings he writes on his arms and legs. He did the same thing at the Marine Corps Marathon. The weather at the start was almost pictureperfect. The marathon start was in two separate waves, with the second one starting 15 minutes later to help relieve the congestion. I watched David take off strong at the start. I hoped his hamstring injury would not flare up again during the race. I still was recovering from doing a 50K at Sunmart and
A Problem! the White Rock marathon back-toback in mid-December. I didn’t get the mileage I wanted leading up to race day due to work, running club duties, and holiday season schedule conflicts. I was hoping to just finish this one to stay in the hunt for completing the Texas Marathon Challenge of doing the Dallas, Houston, and Austin trilogy and getting in a good long workout. I had run Houston tired and injured before so finishing it was only a matter of grinding out the miles. That being said, I never felt great from the get-go, so I knew right away it was going to be tough day. I struggled to reach the halfway point at around 2 hours. This was a far cry from last year when I set a marathon personal record (PR) here. The entertainment provided by some real characters in the cheering crowds helped to pass the time away. I really liked the man wearing a hot dog hat who couldn’t play a lick on his trumpet and the lone Blues Brother strutting his stuff and singing various numbers next to his Blues Brothers’ cop mobile. One of my favorite spots on the course is near mile 10 when you start hearing the Catholic church bells ringing and a priest standing next to the course sprinkling holy water on the marathoners as they go by. As I was struggling along, little did I know that David had re-injured his hamstring again at the half and was hobbling along gallantly to the end.
Thomas Okazaki and Dave Ball were guests in Dave’s childhood friend’s home in Sugar Land, Texas.
I still enjoy the marathon experience, the spectacle, the crowds, and the camaraderie of joining a special fraternity of runners, striving to achieve a common goal of conquering this magical distance of 26.2 miles
Every one of my 55 marathons has been a little different and unique in their own way. Through the years, it has become easier to start, but finishing them all still remains a difficult and challenging endeavor. Running them either fast or
slow, I still enjoy the marathon experience, the spectacle, the crowds, and the camaraderie of joining a special fraternity of runners, striving to achieve a common goal of conquering this magical distance of 26.2 miles to the best of their abilities on that given day. The final miles were not pretty for David and me, but long after the pain and fatigue faded away, we can look back and rejoice in a sense of satisfaction of crossing the finish line of a marathon one more time and sharing a road trip together with memories and images that we can cherish and remember for the rest of our lives.
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RAW for Life
Fitness Careers, Health Issues and Training Tips for the 60+ Athlete By Pat Noell Can you make a close guess as to how many active members of LGRAW are in their 60s or 70s? I guessed about 10, and I’ll bet you did too. Imagine my surprise when I researched the member database and discovered that there are about 30 of us in this upper age bracket! That is 12.5% of the membership! In this article, I’ll introduce you to the eight active members who are 65 and older. At 69, Tony Dominiec is the senior club member. He has been running for years and is aiming at his 20th marathon after having knee replacement surgery on each leg. Chris Reyher, 69, is a charter member of RAW and has been an active runner since he was in high school. His lengthy running career, recently terminated by injuries, has developed into a passion for walking in order to stay fit. He has promoted walking within our club attracting veteran and novice walkers, runners who are tapering or on the mend, as well as other retired runners. The RAW Walkers meet on Saturday and Sunday mornings at the clubhouse for workouts.
Joe Luccioni, 68, has run since he learned to walk, then running track and cross-country in high school. Joe says running is simply his lifestyle, a part of his being. In addition, Joe loves meeting the people in this sport, and it was on a run that he met his wife, Evelyn. During the period 1978 – 1985, Joe ran 26 marathons. Preparing for the first one, Joe’s longest training run was 13 miles. He describes himself on that marathon as a “real novice” and ignorant of what happens to the body after 16 miles. Nineteen years after running his last marathon, he undertook to run the New York Marathon in 2004−a 17-mile marathon as it turned out. Because of his knees, Joe now walks and leads spinning classes. Pat Noell, 67, has never been a runner. She started walking 5Ks when she was 60. At 65, she graduated to half marathons and is now walking towards completing half marathon in half the States.
At the age of 30, with the idea of celebrating his 40th birthday with a marathon, Al Angell, now 68, started running. He has run the White Rock Marathon 22 times since then. Twenty-six years ago, Al started Food for the Poor, collecting pledges for his White Rock Marathon runs. On the Saturday before Christmas, Food for the Poor distributes turkeys, chickens, and produce to Frasier Courts in West Dallas. They served 240 families last Christmas. Al lives in Dallas and is the immediate past Vice-President of Plano Plodders and is also a member of Dallas Running Club.
John Dalri, 66, is a retired Captain with Delta Air Lines. Because of a weight gain, John started running in the early 80s, slowly, ½ mile at first. His training goal is running ten miles/week, mostly in the Parr Park area. Cross training? John golfs 3 times per week. John runs 5Ks, 10Ks, and Turkey Trots, including some LGRAW runs. John has run races all over the world with World Airline Road Race (WARR), including London, Honolulu, and Zurich. John is a member of the Grapevine Parks & Recreation Board and credits Ray Harris with getting him into LGRAW.
Alan Engisch, 68, has been running 19 years. He runs mostly 5-10Ks and half marathons. A 30K has been his longest run. Alan trains 3 times per week with LGRAW, running with the running group on Saturday and Sunday mornings and running with the trail runners on Wednesday morning.
Allen Rowe, 65, is a life coach, living in Grapevine for the past 2 years. Allen started running track in junior high and had an excellent coach who got him started right. Allen also continues to participate in numerous other vigorous sports.
Did you know photos from many RAW races and social events, including the annual banquet, can be found on the RAW web site and are available for order? To see them go to… Runnersandwalkers.com then click on “gallery” 12 FOOTPRINT | March 2008
RAW Racing Fund In Step With Brad Liles Are you a native Texan? No, I was born and raised in southeast Iowa. I moved to Texas after I graduated high school. How long have you been running? I have been running off and on since I was in high school. There were several years where I didn’t do much running, or anything else, and got really out of shape. A soccer game in the front yard with my kids when they were very young got me so winded I realized it was time to start exercising and eating healthier - which led me back into running and other activities. How long have you been a RAW member? I joined just before the Fourth of July party in 2006. Who was the first person you met at RAW, or at first showed you the route or really “took you in?” I actually met Marty Metzger while biking with the BRAW (Bikers Runners and Walkers) group. When I decided to actually join the club and start running, the first person I remember meeting was Kelly “K2” Richards. Why running? It has always come naturally to me and I enjoy being outdoors and exploring new places. It also takes very little equipment and you can do it just about anywhere you go. Do you do anything special before or after running, or do you have any pre/ post-race ritual? Nothing special before or after running, although, I thoroughly enjoy sitting around the clubhouse knocking down a few cold ones after running. Several of my friends think it is quite odd that we sit around and drink tasty beverages as early as 9:00 in the morning. This seemed unusual to me at first also, but now it may be my favorite part of belonging to the club and I look forward to it each week.
Do you prefer roads or trails? I prefer trails because of the variety and scenery. Where is the most unique or unusual place you have ever run? The National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C. What do you consider your biggest running achievement? In 1998, I trained on my own and completed my first marathon – White Rock. This was extremely satisfying even though I started too fast and hit the wall hard around mile 17 and could barely walk for several weeks.
In 2006/07 the RAW Board established a RAW Racing Fund. This fund provides a way for deserving runners, especially local youth, to participate in our RAW club races free of charge. Several children have been nominated for this program, and have been able to participate at our club races through this fund. If you, or someone you know, is in need of sponsorship for our next club race, Hound Dog Hustle in April, please contact the Race Director, Joe Luccioni.
What running gear would you never travel without? Shoes, shorts, and iPod. Do you GU, gel, Gatorade, or other? GU® energy gel and Gatorade®. What has running taught you about yourself or what have you learned about life through running? If you put your mind to it and persevere, you can accomplish things that initially seemed out of your reach. Do you have a spouse or significant other? Any children? I have two boys, Zak (20), who just moved to Salt Lake City so that he could rock climb more often, and Nick (15), who seems to be the opposite of me and spends most of his waking hours inside in front of the computer or video games. Besides running, what other fitness activities do you enjoy or do as crosstraining? Weightlifting, cycling, sand volleyball, flag football, ultimate Frisbee®, and skiing. I enjoy just about anything that can be done outdoors.
RAW Elections Consider serving on the RAW Election Committee, for our club elections will be here before you know it on July 4th. We looking for three members take on this very important challenge. The Election Committee will be comprised of one Board Member (non-officer) and two club members in good standing. If you are interested, please contact Joe Luccioni or any board member. The committee will solicit candidates and set the procedures for the election process guided by the club’s by-laws.
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The Monster Triathlon By Julie Sheridan
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kept on “Tri”-ing and it finally paid off! The last time I wrote an article for the FOOTPRINT, it was about a crash-and-burn marathon event. Somehow, I think that crash-and-burn was the beginning of a better road for me to travel, and that is the road of the triathlete. As some RAW members might say, I moved to the “dark side” a couple years ago when I did my first triathlon. It was the PlayTri Sprint Triathlon in Grapevine at Meadowmere Park. From that day forward, I was 150% a triathlete — I was hooked and have no plans to look back. The race on October 28th in Keller, Texas was not my first triathlon, but it’s now officially my best so far. After taking 2nd overall in a couple of previous triathlons, I felt like I was destined to always be second. That all changed at “The Monster Tri.” This triathlon is a pool-swim race, which means it’s a staggered start. Because it’s done in a pool, they seed the swimmers and each one has about 5 seconds before the next swimmer starts. With 229 racers, I was number 9 in the pool. It was a very chilly day for a race and most of my time was spent figuring out what the heck to do at the transition to the bike. On a warm day, it’s easy and I have it down to quite a planned transition. Today, though, there were several key questions. What to wear over the wet tri suit? Should I add a layer or freeze? Should I add a hat under the helmet or freeze? Should I add gloves or freeze? The big argument of the day was between my 10 year old daughter, Jesse, and me. Jesse did the kids’ triathlon the day before and was now an expert on the race and weather conditions. I wondered about socks or no socks. Jesse firmly believed in socks and would not let the subject rest. In the end, transition decisions are mine to make alone and whether by choice or by spite, I opted for no socks on the bike and run. The swim was decent, but not crazy fast. I felt good getting out of the water, until I headed out the door of the natatorium. It was a cold, mad dash to the transition with a little delay because I added a shirt and gloves. My transition from the cold weather was not as speedy as I would have liked. Then it was off to the bike. It was cold, but there wasn’t much wind, so I had great conditions to push the pace on the bike. I passed a group early which included two women that opted to ride in swimsuits alone (now that was silly). At this point, I figured I had two more women to catch. In the second bike loop, racers that started behind me were in the mix, so it became tougher to know where you stood
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in the standings. I still hadn’t found one of the women I assumed was in front of me. I was off the bike and on to the run. It was a great day for a run as the cool weather is totally different in a run than on the bike. Runners don’t believe this until that first day they bike in sub-50 or 60 degree temperatures. When I started triathlons, I thought my strength would be the run. I was surprised to find out that it is actually my weakest event. It’s been great finally putting some good runs on the back of the swim and bike this year. I ran hard and steady looking in front of me for any women to catch. Right at the halfway mark, I passed a woman - not the one I thought was out ahead of me, but great to pass regardless. Since it was an out-and-back route, I knew I was now in the #1 spot! It was a wonderful feeling to be announced as the first woman to finish the race. But, the race is not over until the other racers finish. It’s always possible, and has happened many times before, to have a racer that is not as strong a swimmer and seeded further back at the start to come through and win the race due to strong biking and running. I was hopeful as the results were posted and re-posted as folks finished their races. The very best part about it was how excited Jesse was knowing that her Mom won the race. Winning is great - seeing your daughter being proud of you is much more than great — it’s what life is all about!
On one of the postings, I dropped back to 2nd seeing that another female had a time that was five minutes faster than mine. It could have been possible, but it didn’t really make sense as we stood around and talked about it. Come to find out, she had only done one loop on the bike and took 6 miles off the race. She was disqualified, which put me back in the top spot. I was so excited! I can hardly believe that I was the overall woman finisher of almost 100 women that participated. I think the very best part about it was how excited Jesse was knowing that her Mom won the race. Winning is great - seeing your daughter being proud of you is much more than great — it’s what life is all about! So, we may be on the “dark side,” but life is pretty bright over here sometimes — you should give it a “tri” yourself!
RAW Night Out: “Spirit of the Marathon” Movie By David Ball Spirit of the Marathon is the first ever non-fiction feature film to capture the drama and essence of the famed 26.2 mile running event. Filmed on four continents, the movie brings together a diverse cast of amateur athletes and marathon luminaries. As six unique stories unfold, each runner prepares for and ultimately faces the challenge of the Chicago Marathon. More than a sports movie, Spirit of the Marathon is an inspirational journey of perseverance and personal triumph; a spectacle that will be embraced by runners and non-runners alike.
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n Thursday night, January 24th, the winds whipped up as a cold front was bearing down on Grapevine. The threat of freezing rain the following morning would not dampen the spirits of RAW members, though. After a nice meal at a local restaurant, several gathered at Grapevine’s Tinsel Town theatre to watch the onenight showing of the “Spirit of the Marathon” movie. Everyone agreed
the movie really captured a lot of the “spirit” that training for and running a marathon brings out. Many touching scenes of famous past champions added to current regular runners and elites alike in the LaSalle Bank 2005 Chicago Marathon. The movie had good interviews of people we could all identify with covering the trials, tribulations, and
triumphs of running 26.2 miles. It even got good reaction from non-runners in the group who came to support their running spouses and friends. An encore showing of the movie was also held on February 21st. For more information, check out their website: www.marathonmovie.com.
For one night only, these RAW luminaries came out to enjoy the world premiere of “Spirit of the Marathon.”
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RAW in the Kitchen By Bridget Smith 2006 RRCA Masters Female Runner of the Year
News from the RRCA Road Runners Club of America By Kelly Richards
Top O’ the Morning! Spring is in the air – warm weather is just around the corner! Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with a cool brew, some corned beef and cabbage – and this wonderful soda bread! This recipe is as authentic as they come – directly from our own Noreen “Diva” Henry’s Grandma Walsh. Irish Soda Bread
4 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup raisins 1 to 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1/2 stick melted butter Preheat oven to 375. Melt butter in pie plate to grease. In bowl, blend together dry ingredients. Add melted butter, buttermilk, and raisins (if not already added). Mix well and shape into ball, adding flour or buttermilk as needed for texture to shape. Put dough ball in pie plate and cut a cross along the top. Bake 50-60 min. (Wrap edges with foil after 30 min. if crust is already brown). Cool, slice and serve with butter...Yum!
Optional: You can also substitute with wheat flour and dried cranberries
Please send recipe ideas and comments to bridgets@runnersandwalkers.com.
Annual RRCA National Convention Since 1958, the RRCA has gathered in different cities around the country for the Annual RRCA National Convention. The Convention consists of the annual meeting of the membership, educational workshops, and the National Grassroots Running Awards Banquet. Hundreds of runners, club delegates, event directors, and corporate supporters attend the RRCA Convention. Clubs are encouraged to reward their key volunteers with a trip to the RRCA Convention. The Convention is a great opportunity for RRCA State Representatives, Regional Directors, board members, and general members to come together and share information, best practices, and contribute to the mission of the RRCA. The annual RRCA Convention is being hosted by the Flying Pig Marathon May 2nd – 4th, 2008 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Flying Pig Marathon has been named one of the top 10 “Most Fun Runs” in the world by Runner’s World magazine. Don’t let the name scare you, there’s a race for everyone in the family. Race distances include the marathon, half marathon, 5K and kid’s one-mile fun run. There is also a special competition called Pump N Run. For complete details on any of the Flying Pig races or the RRCA Convention go to: http://www.flyingpigmarathon.com
If the Shoe Fits … By Hélène “LN” Walker
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e have all heard the expression, “If the shoe fits, wear it.” Unfortunately, the expression may not always be right. For many years, I bought the same brand of running shoes and ran with the latest version of one their models made for neutral runners. Everything went well until two years ago, when unbeknownst to me, the shoe brand changed my favorite model from neutral to overpronation. One can guess what happened next: a bad case of overstretched peroneus
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longus complete with never-ending muscular pain. The peroneus longus is one of the muscles that runs along the external side of the lower leg. I tried everything to get rid of the injury: the RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), deep-tissue massage, and many painful sessions of ART (Active Release Technique), but nothing worked. Then, someone told me, “I see you are overpronating.” The next day, I went to Luke’s Locker and they fitted me with shoes made for
neutral runners. It’s been over three weeks now and I am so ecstatic to be running free of pain after two full years of misery. I have talked to many running buddies in the past three weeks and I was surprised to learn how many runners experienced the same problem. The moral of the story? If you have an injury that does not seem to go away despite your best efforts to get rid of it, you may want to have your shoe fitting checked.
RAW RACE RESULTS Please e-mail your race details to Thomas “T.O.” Okazaki at tokaz007@hotmail.com
From 5Ks to ULTRAS Oct. 13, Madill, OK Reuel Little Classic Half Marathon Steve Grady: 2:03:47
Dec. 8, Arlington, TX Toys For Tots 5K
John Ball: 21:35, MMW
Dec. 12, Huntsville, TX Sunmart Trails Oct. 20, Valley Ranch, TX Valley Ranch Pumpkin Dash 5K Endurance Run 50 Miler Sarah Ramos: 21:28, OFW
Oct. 21, Triangle, VA EX2 Backyard Burn 10 Mile Trail Run #1
Samantha Galpin: 1:24:56, 3rd AG
Nov. 4, Annandale, VA EX2 Backyard Burn 10 Mile Trail Run #2
Samantha Galpin: 1:15:48, 3rd AG
Nov. 10, Dallas, TX Asics TeXXas Twenty David Moyer: 2:50:08
Nov. 18, Fairfax Station, VA EX2 Backyard Burn 10 Mile Trail Run#3
Samantha Galpin: 1:26:40, 3rd AG
Dec. 1, Allen, TX Allen Rudolph Run 5K
Dale Mauger: 23:41, 2nd AG
Dec. 1. Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge Beach Marathon Troy Pruett: 3:13:34, 2nd AG
Dec. 1, Arlington, TX Don Zetnick Arlington Winter Run 10K
Lee Rebodos: 40:22, 3rd AG Joseph Hale: 41:05, 1st AG Andrew Hale: 41:10 John Ball: 43:44, 2nd AG
Don Zetnick Arlington Winter Run 2 Mile Lee Rebodos: 3rd AG John Ball: 12:33, 2nd AG
Dec. 1, San Francisco, CA North Face Endurance 50 Miler Sam Thompson: 9:20:02, 3rd AG
Jack Hase: 10:08:02 Chris McConnell: 10:40:32 Marty Metzger: 11:41:21
Sunmart Trails Endurance Run 50K Jim Baudhuin: 6:58:04
Dec. 13, Dallas, TX Wellstone’s Dallas White Rock Marathon Mark Miller: 2:41:45 Rick Hanson: 2:47:29 Jeff Garber: 2:55:34 Lee Rebodos: 3:05:44 Jason Smith: 3:13:17 Chris McCain: 3:16:40 Leana Sloan: 3:26:15 Ros Dalrymple: 3:39:40 Doug Keeffe: 3:41:07 Joann Whelpley: 3:41:14 Heather Wallace: 3:41:24 Kristine Hinojos: 3:45:49, 1st Marathon Leslie Darden: 3:49:34 Jimbo Cross: 3:55:11 Kevin Smilie: 4:01:49 Mike VanMeter: 4:01:06, PR MaryBeth Crane: 4:05:36 Steve Bukah: 4:05:37 Melissa Hassan: 4:18:24 Jason Anton: 4:19:35 Brian Luker: 4:22:12, 1st Marathon Joy Townsend: 4:31:50 Mary Keeffe: 4:34:58 Thomas Okazaki: 4:40:22 Rick Fogle: 4:53:33, Adrienne Stipe: 4:56:35, Jim Baudhuin: 4:56:45 Steve Grady: 5:15:20,
Wellstone’s Dallas White Rock Half Marathon
Dec. 1, Orlando, FL Orlando Utilities Half Marathon Ken Hall: 1:19:03, 1st AG Doug Noell: 1:43:35 Courtney Noell: 2:24:08
Dec. 1, Memphis, TN St. Jude Memphis Marathon David Moyer: 3:55:23, 1st Marathon
Dec. 2, Clifton, VA EX2 Backyard Burn 10 Mile Trail Run #4
Samantha Galpin: 1:23:48, 3rd AG Henry Galpin: 1:35:11, 3rd AG
Jon Korte: 1:23:19 Brad McClew: 1:30:05 Yolanda Hopping: 1:30:35, 1st AG Doug Shanahan: 1:32:39 David Ball: 1:33:45 Colleen Musielak: 1:38:38 Staci Rivero: 1:47:54 Mary Lessor: 1:49:09 Michelle Putze: 1:50:50 Stacy Dannels: 1:53:41 Melissa McKibben: 1:58:09 Tim Roche: 1:58:27
Jan. 5, Addison, TX Rotary Resolution 10K
Kristine Hall: 2:04:47 Mark Minorik: 2:05:02 George Rivero: 2:05:14 Ross Darrow: 2:17:17 Alan Engisch: 2:23:51 Crystal Grose: 2:25:24 Peggy Martin: 2:29, Janet Dixon: 2:59:12 Pat Noell: 3:47:50
John Ball: 47:28, 1st AG Mary Lessor: 56:24, 2nd AG
Rotary Resolution 5K
John Ball: 20:38, 1st AG Mary Lessor: 24:30, 2nd AG
Jan. 5, Jackson, MS Mississippi Blues Marathon
Wellstone’s Dallas White Rock Marathon Relays
Sam Thompson: 3:12:27
Mixed Open Division5 member team The Pentavirates: 4:17:06 Steve Rush
Jan. 12, Ft. Worth, TX New Balance Trail Blazer Series Fifteen 25K
Dec. 15, Ft. Worth, TX FWRC Tropical 10 Miler
Jan. 12, Dallas, TX Snowman Shuffle 15K
Laura Nelson: 2:00:19, OFW
Laura Nelson: 1:14:36, 1st AG Dennis Maietta: 1:18:16 Kat Sparks: 1:20:34, 3rd AG Mark Sparks: 1:20:34 Tim Roach: 1:38:29
Yolanda Hopping: 41:03, FMW
Snowman Shuffle 5K John Ball: 20:21, 1st AG
Jan. 13, Orlando, FL Disney World Marathon
FWRC Hawaiian 5K
Kat Sparks: 4:00:29 Mark Sparks: 4:06:23 Staci Rivero: 4:12:41 Nikki Grose: 4:41:29, 1st Marathon Crystal Grose: 6:09:13, 1st Marathon
John Ball: 20:27, 1st AG
Dec. 15, Dallas, TX Jog’r Egg Nog’r 15K
Troy Pruett: 1:03:08, 1st AG Julie Kaner: 1:13:54, 2nd AG Neil Sobol: 1:41:15
Jog’r Egg Nog’r 5K
Jan. 13, Houston, TX Chevron Houston Marathon
Dale Mauger: 22:39, 2nd AG
Dec. 22, Arlington, TX Just For The Heck Of It VII 5K John Ball: 20:19, MMW
Kevin Smilie: 4:07:43 David Ball: 4:19:48 Thomas Okazaki: 4:52:43
Jan. 13, Phoenix, Dec. 30-Jan.1, Litchfield Park, AZ Scottsdale, Tempe AZ Across The Years P.F. Chang ‘s Rock ‘n’ 48 Hour Race Roll Arizona Scott Eppelman: 171.809 miles, Kevin Snyder: 3:59:52
3rd Overall
Jan. 1, Ft. Worth, TX FWRC New Year’s Day 4 Miler Paul Gerba: 32:48 Tim Roche: 34:49
Jan. 1, Dallas, TX New Year’s Run 5 Miler Julie Kaner: 37:31, 1st AG
Jan.1, Kingwood, TX Texas Marathon Steve Grady: 4:45:23
Jan. 5, Bandera, TX Bandera 100K Jack Hase: 15:37:39
Jan. 5, Dallas, TX DRC Frigid 5K
Michael Ahearn: 24:58 Apurva Parikh: 29:00
P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Half Vern Lumbert: 2:06:21
Jan. 19, Grapevine, TX Bold In The Cold 15K
Ken Hall: 56:10, MMW, 2nd Overall Mark Miller: 56:24, 1st AG, 3rd Overall Lee Rebodos: 1:03:38, 3rd AG Mark Studer: 1:08:58, 3rd AG Jessica Hanson: 1:10:12, 2nd AG Brad Liles: 1:10:56 Kevin Wessels: 1:11:45 Karen Robertson: 1:20:10, 2nd AG Kyle Keifer: 1:21:18, 2nd AG David Smith: 1:21:57 Ryan Burns: 1:26:42 Letha Cruthirds: 1:27:00, 1st AG
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RAW RACE RESULTS continued
Bold In The Cold 5K
Tim Oberholzer: 20:40, 1st AG John Ball: 21:02, MGMW Dale Mauger: 23:36, 1st AG Michelle Putze: 23:40, FMW Blaine Covington: 24:59, 3rd AG Ann McCarley, 25:12, 1st AG Tina Covington: 26:24, 2nd AG Ev Barnes: 27:56, 1st AG Susan Crow: 31:09, 3rd AG Cullen Smith: 31:17 Pamela Pugliese: 51:25
Jan. 19, Dallas, TX Too Cold To Hold 15K Colleen Baranowski: 1:09:08, 3rd AG
Too Cold To Hold 5K
Robin Pearson: 25:13, 1st AG Katie Pearson: 32:32
Jan. 21, Arlington, TX MLK Day and Dream 5K John Ball: 19:48, 1st AG
Jan. 27, Benbrook, TX Lake Benbrook Half Marathon Ryan Burns: 2:03:42 Lake Benbrook 5K John Ball: 20:13, 1st
Jan. 27, Austin, TX The 3M Half Marathon
DUATHLONS & TRIATHLONS Nov. 3, Panama City Beach, FL Ford Ironman Florida (2.4 mi swim/112 mi bike/26.2 mi run) Bart Bybee: 11:09:55
ADVENTURE RACING
Veda Miner: 2:03:51
Relay Open Mixed: “Beat Henry Galpin’s Team”: 1:39:35 Samantha Galpin: 50:57, 1st leg Chris Godbold: 48:36, 2nd leg Relay Male Masters: “Two Old Cripples”:
1:38:10, 3rd Place Jim Uhelski: 49:24, 1st leg Henry Galpin: 48:45, 2nd leg
LEGEND
Tim Roche: 1:27:40 Christine Bassano: 1:29:10, 1st AG Todd Roper: 1:31:13 Chelsea Keifer: 1:34:29 Debi Evans: 1:40:43 Micheal Czyz: 1:41:32
Nov. 18, Huntsville, TX Texas Jailbreak Adventure Race-Sprint (Run/Orienteer/Bike/ Paddle) Teams of 2 Team PB&J Ball & Chain: 4:48:50, 2nd Place Female Reba Becker Debbie Carpenter
PR-Personal Record AG-Age Group BQ-Boston Qualified OW-Overall Winner OFW-Overall Female Winner OMW-Overall Male Winner MMW-Male Masters Winner FMW-Female Masters Winner
Please e-mail your race details to Thomas “T.O.” Okazaki at tokaz007@hotmail.com
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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., 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
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Signature _________________________________ Date___/___/___ Mail completed application and payment to LGRAW, P.O. Box 2982, Grapevine, TX 76099 or drop in the mailbox at the LGRAW Clubhouse.
Keep your membership current
RAW now offers on-line renewals (and new memberships) through Active.com at http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1310038 You can still renew at the clubhouse or through the mail. Simply fill out the membership application and drop it off or send it in.
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March 2008 |
FOOTPRINT 19
Lake Grapevine Runners & Walkers P.O. Box 2982 Grapevine, TX 76099
PRSRT STD A U.S. Postage PAID Grapevine, TX Permit No. 243
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Ask Spareribs Dear Spareribs: When the winter weather is very cold as it has been last month, I get an awful earache when I run. The pain is awful. Any ideas on how to prevent this? -Charlie in Southlake Dear Charlie: You think your ears hurt? Don’t tell me your problems. Two weeks ago I ran five miles with Jersey Mike and mine are still killing me. -Spareribs Dear Spareribs: I just ran my first marathon and am I ever excited! Every mile was the most thrilling, emotional experience. I have written a race report that describes my feelings and how I performed mile by mile. It’s a bit long, but I was hoping to send it to you and maybe you could include it in one of your columns. What do you think? -Shelly in Coppell Dear Shelly: You know how sometimes when you’re on the internet you get a message that says, “Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and must shut down”? And then a dialog box asks you if you want Microsoft to send you an error report? And you always hit “Don’t Send” because there’s nothing in the report you care to read? Well, don’t send me your race report. -Spareribs
Dear Spareribs: I hope you can help me; I am so upset. My fiancé and I have been together for almost three years. We met and fell in love through running. He was the first person to encourage me to run longer, he helped me run my first race, and now, next month, thanks to his coaching, I am running my first marathon. I love him and I love running, and I have been so happy up until today. Here is what happened. This morning we did a 20-mile marathon training run. After the run we showered together at his place, and I happily left for work. I pulled out of his driveway and hadn’t gotten more than a half mile down the road when my car conked out and shuddered to a halt. When I went to call for help I realized I had left my cell phone on his dresser so I walked back there to get him to help me. When I walked into his bedroom I couldn’t believe my eyes. He was in bed with another woman, just minutes after being with me! I am beside myself and don’t know what to do. Spareribs, can you please help? -Charlene in Flower Mound
Dear Charlene: A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a variety of faults with the engine. Start by checking that there is no debris in the fuel line. If it is clear, check the jubilee clips holding the vacuum pipes onto the inlet manifold. If none of these approaches solves the problem, it could be that the fuel pump itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the carburetor float chamber. I hope this helps. -Spareribs
The opinions and recommendations expressed by Spareribs in the “Ask Spareribs” column are solely his own and do not necessarily reflect the views of LGRAW members. Give credence to his ideas at your own risk.
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