The Roadrunner - January-February 2018 by Memphis Runners Track Club

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January-February 2018 â&#x20AC;¢ Vol. 38, No. 1

THE ROADRUNNER

A publication of the Memphis Runners Track Club January-February 2018 Vol. 38, No. 1

In This Issue From the Editor’s Desk

Message from the MRTC (by Jessica Suzore)

Nutrition on the Run (by Ashley Holloway)

Sweet 16 (Marathon recap)

Heroes in action (by Brent Manley)

Okay, I’m a runner (by Jennifer Hoffrage)

Running on Empty (Cartoon)

My part in something good (by Amanda Lawrence)

Our St. Jude experience (by Autumn Baker-Coole)

Winter welcome (by Bill Butler)

Marathon results (compiled by Sherilyn Huey)

Welcome new members

Volunteer spotlight (Sherilyn Huey)

Trophy hunting in Memphis (by Rob Rayder)

Tonia’s test (by Brent Manley)

Yucatan adventure (by Cheryl McKenzie and Craig Edwards) 32

On the cover Three St. Jude Heroes: Leslie Lansky, Catherine and Ginny Meadows. Marathon Weekend coverage starts on page 6.

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MRTC Board of Directors 2018 OFFICERS President/ Special Projects/Results John Payne 901-494-8266 johncharlespayne@comcast.net

Past President/ New Race Coordinator Wain Rubenstein 901-278-1792 wrubenstei@aol.com

Vice President / Sponsorship Director Steve Spakes stevemrtc@gmail.com

Past President/Special Projects/Legal Matters George F. Higgs 901-528-1111 ghiggs@stonehiggsdrexler.com

Treasurer Brian Williams brianbwilliamsmrtc@gmail.com Secretary/ Club Photographer Jessica Suzore 901-409-9570 jessuzore@comcast.net

DIRECTORS Past President/ Roadrunner Editor Brent Manley 901-383-8782 brentmanley@yahoo.com

Volunteer Director Beverly Pickens 901-277-8950 pickensbg@aol.com Finish Line Director/ Equipment Lane Purser 901-483-8929 lpurser350@aol.com Timing/Results Rich Tutko 901-481-0498 rtutko@hotmail.com

Women Run/Walk Memphis Director Allison Andrassy Past President/ 901-409-6620 Special Projects/Photographer allison.mrtc@gmail.com John Bookas 901-488-2797 Director Jbookas@aol.com Kent Smith kent824@bellsouth.net Past President/ Course Measurement Director Rob Hunter Suzie Hicks-Hurt 901-246-1565 901-496-1377 robhunter33@comcast.net s_hickshurt@bellsouth.net

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From the Editor’s Desk Brent Manley Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you.

Slowing down

—Satchel Paige

It’s been a bit more than three years since I retired from the job I held for 25 years. It was mostly writing about the card game bridge in North America and abroad. In the department I ran, we had a nice tradition that revolved around people’s birthdays. When it was yours, the others in the department treated you to lunch, and you usually got a few birthday cards. Five years ago, when I turned 65, one of the cards I received was inscribed on the inside with one word in large letters: “Old!” It was a jest, of course, and it didn’t bother me. Now that I have hit the big 7-0, however, I’ve been thinking about the word “old” and wondering if age will at some point dramatically affect my running. Based on recent performance, something has slowed me down and age is my No. 1 suspect at this time. I’ve never been what you would call a good runner. I have collected a few trophies from the many races I’ve run, and I’m proud to have achieved my goal of running a marathon in every state, even though it took 18 years to do it. My PR in the 5K is 22 minutes and some change, and my marathon PR of 4:27 would be considered slow by many. I truly envy runners like Lawson Thornton, who just keeps on keepin’ on as he glides easily through life, defying the notion that time inevitably catches up with you and slows you down. When I think about these kinds of things, I look around and see other, older men and women who are still running rings around much younger athletes. It’s not just Lawson. There are lots of them out there. If you don’t mind a small digression, that reminds me of a

funny story I heard years ago. Paddy was out driving on the freeway in Ireland one day when his wife called him on his mobile phone. “Paddy,” she says, “be careful. I just saw on the news there’s an eejit on the motorway driving the wrong way.” “It’s not just one,” says Paddy, “there’s dozens of ‘em.” Okay, back to the point. No doubt the success of these, if you will, elder statesman comes from doing the right training and doing it consistently. If this sounds like I’m lecturing myself, that’s probably a good assessment of this essay. I hate making excuses, so I avoid doing so. My slower times in training and racing can be blamed on no one but me. If my training is inadequate for whatever goal I set, that’s on me, too. I am older, to be sure, but I don’t think that’s the reason I’m slower now than I was just a few years ago. I’m still fit and healthy and I’ve lost weight since this time last year, so I should be doing better. My busy schedule in retirement is a reason for the less-than-optimum training, but it’s not an excuse. I think back to the story of Dr. Bob Kempainen, who won the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in 1996 despite a busy practice as a pulmonologist and critical care physician at the Hennepin County Medical Center while also working as course director of Human Disease 1, a second-year medical school course at the University of Minnesota. How could anyone be busier than that? I would love to know how he found the time to work in enough training to run a 2:12:45 marathon to win the trials in Charlotte NC. Wow! I guess I’m building up to making a New Year’s resolution to train smarter and more frequently in 2018 and beyond. I’ll never catch Lawson, Terry Connell or the fast runners who are older than I am, but even at my slower pace, I still love to run, with friends or by myself. No matter how I feel when I start, I always feel better when I’m done. Happy New Year and happy running!

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A Message from the MRTC By Jessica Suzore, guest columnist MRTC President John Payne is sharing this space with other members of the club’s board of directors.

My friend the camera I have been a member of the board since 2005. I am currently secretary, and I spend a lot of time behind the camera, taking photographs at various MRTC races. I feel that I my journey as a runner and as a photographer have become one. It’s a journey I believe to be worth sharing. “Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still.” – Dorothea Lange Although I was on the Board of Directors with MRTC and one responsibility was club photographer, my time behind the camera increased with intensity shortly after I ran the 2012 Boston Marathon. I was an injured runner who had extra time. I chose to spend that time behind the camera as a volunteer. Life had become blurry, and hiding behind the camera allowed me to focus, again by taking photos of one of my favorite subjects and forgetting about not running.

Behind the camera is a sacred place.

“Photography is the story I fail to put into words.” – Destin Sparks My journey as an MRTC photographer has been one of discovery. I learned that taking photos non-stop for hours at a time was challenging, but the chance to focus helped me think about the sport I love so much. I would have random thoughts, such as, “Each race is about energy and momentum, regardless of the pace.” “Behind the camera is a sacred place.” – Me Growing up bilingual and living abroad as a child, I realized that photography allowed me to tell a story that could be understood regardless of the language spoken or where you live in the world.

Taking photos at a race is often like putting a jigsaw puzzle together. Lots of individual pieces become a whole when experienced behind the lens and pieced together when the race is over. When I take photos, I am writing a story… a visual story. Taking photos is about looking inward, but feeling outward, exploring my senses, soaking in the moment. It’s not about taking thousands of photos and hoping for a few good ones. It is about telling thousands of short stories and knowing each one is great. Another random thought: “My world is transformed into a photographic sea of runners. Sitting behind the camera is where I have a special place to learn and explore.” I sometimes look back at old photographs and cringe at the images; not at the subject, but at the design of the photos. Then I realize each photo represents a part of my photographic journey. I often follow runners around snapping their performances, and I like taking behindthe-scenes shots … before and after races. It’s good to focus now and then on runners relaxing and enjoying the camaraderie. Racing is an individual sport shared in a crowd. Whenever I am at a race, I am grateful for the Memphis running community. I am inspired, encouraged and blessed with friendships.

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orthorexia? No. Following a vegetarian or vegan diet, or choosing to eliminate foods due to allergy or sensitivity does not mean someone has orthorexia. Runners are able to fuel adequately within a wide range of eating styles. Any eating style should meet your body’s requirements for all essential nutrients. Any unbalanced eating style, regardless of beliefs, will have consequences. Orthorexia is a concern due to its impact on day-to-day quality of life and overall nutritional status. Athletes with orthorexia may lose the joy that running or other sport participation once offered and may experience variable training outcomes, hindered athletic performance and less focus on performance goals What are risk factors for orthorexia nervosa? There is not a one-size-fits-all set of criteria. Instead, ask yourself the following questions. Answering yes to several of these may be an indication of a problem or a risk of developing an eating-related problem.

Too much of a good thing? Eating well is important, but like any behavior, too much of a good thing can nudge an individual or runner toward negative results. A preoccupation with healthy eating can lead to a form of dysfunctional eating called orthorexia nervosa. Simply put, it is a fixation on righteous or healthy eating. People may use the words “pure” or “correct” to describe their food choices. Orthorexia is on the rise, with athletic populations at greater risk with outcomes that undermine health. Is orthorexia nervosa an eating disorder? The answer is no. Individuals with orthorexia are overly attentive to food and how it affects their bodies, but they are not generally motivated by fear of weight gain or body fat. Orthorexia nervosa starts as a desire to improve nutrition and performance. However, over time it evolves into a good food vs. bad food approach to eating. Orthorexia nervosa does share characteristics seen with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anorexia nervosa and/or addiction. How is choosing to eat healthy a bad thing? Healthy eating is an important goal for runners. However, healthy eating intentions that lead to elimination of too many foods or food groups can result in nutrient deficiencies, compromised immune function, decreased athletic performance and poor health. An important distinction between healthy eating and orthorexia is its impact on one’s social life. Individuals begin to isolate themselves and avoid situations where food options are seen as problematic. Also, time spent thinking about food, planning meals, finding acceptable foods and scrutinizing food labels increases. Because they so harshly judge their eating habits, their guilt and shame relating to food choices increases and self-esteem declines. When food choices frequently dictate your feelings or mood, it is time to seek help. Is being a vegetarian a risk factor for

• Do you avoid eating with family, friends or in social situations? • Do you refuse to eat certain foods because they are not pure or clean? • Do you reject foods you once loved to eat? • Do you feel anxious about food you did not prepare yourself? • Do you try to think of ways a food could be considered unhealthy? • Do you feel guilty if you stray from your particular diet? • Do you wish you could just eat and not worry about it? • Do you feel in control when you stick to your eating plan? • Can eating one “wrong” food ruin your day? • Do you exercise more or restrict your food intake when you feel you’ve had a “bad” food day or made a “wrong” food choice? • Do you take pride in eating healthier than other people? (Continued on page 29) 5

By Wain Rubenstein and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Photos courtesy of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Has it really been 16 years? Hard to believe, but as the saying goes, “Time flies when you are having fun!” Without a doubt, it has been a blast. The St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend completed its 16th year on Dec. 2. It seems as though this past year has really been the best yet! There were a record number of entries in all events: the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Kids Marathon and Family Fun Run. Additionally, and more important, a record amount of money was raised for the kids of St. Jude. ALSAC/St. Jude is involved in more than 38,000 fundraisers yearly, and the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is the largest one-day fundraiser. The weather was great, nearly perfect for runners, volunteers and spectators. The feedback from participants has been very positive. The success of the event is largely due to the wonderful volunteers. The best planning and organization is important, but without great volunteers to carry it out, there would be no event. The Marathon Weekend is a joint effort between ALSAC/St. Jude and MRTC. This partnership has existed from the beginning, and has worked extremely well. We have seen the race grow from 2,500 runners the first year to 25,000 runners this past year. The operations committee consists of approximately 40 volunteers from the running community, as well as other individuals and groups from the medical field. The majority of these volunteers are involved with MRTC throughout the year, and several MRTC board

members serve in key positions. I am the race director, but I could not do anything without the cooperation of the people who work with me and make my job easier. The back cover of this magazine is devoted to thanking the key players in making the weekend so successful. George Higgs, for example, is the assistant race director and lead course director. He oversees 11 other course directors. Rob Hunter, who is in charge of course design, plays a vital role. Rob also figures out the logistics of getting the course ready for the runners. Because of all his hard work and dedication, Rob was named the MRTC Volunteer of the 6

from outside the Board, who do such things as handing out water, picking up trash and providing entertainment on the course. They all do an incredible job, and cannot be thanked enough. What lies ahead? How do we top 2017 in 2018? We have already started planning for next year, and meeting with key people and organizations in the city. That planning will go into high gear in January. There will be changes aimed at enhancing the runner experience and highlighting Memphis. If you haven’t been involved in the past and would like to be part of this event, come on out. We can always use more help! That’s my take on this year’s events. What follows is from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Record-setting year

On Saturday, Dec. 2, 25,000 participants and 40,000 spectators from across the U.S. gathered for the 16th annual St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend presented by Juice Plus+® and raised $10.3 million for the kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. Over the past 15 years, participants running as St. Jude Heroes have joined the fight against childhood cancer and raised more than $60 million to support the St. Jude mission: Finding cures. Saving children.® Last year alone, the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend raised more than $10 million, and created strong awareness for the St. Jude Heroes program. St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is one of only two major marathons owned and operated by a not-forprofit and where the funds raised go to a single charity — St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “Every year, I am astounded by the support for St. Jude shown by our volunteers, sponsors, partners and St. Jude Heroes, and their commitment and extraordinary efforts resulted in a record-setting year,” said Richard Shadyac Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “Congratulations to our top finishers Chris Raulli and Kayla Brown, and to all St. Jude Heroes and their supporters who helped raise $10.3 million to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.” This event would not be possible without the support of St. Jude Heroes, approximately 4,000 volunteers, presenting sponsor Juice Plus+®, official sponsor Landers Ford, official partners Breakaway Running, Memphis Runners Track Club, YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South and national St. Jude Heroes coach Kevin Leathers, among others. Final race times for all participants are available at stjude.org/marathon2017. Next year’s race is scheduled for Dec. 1, 2018.

Year for this year’s race. Jessica Suzore, the MRTC secretary, heads up the elite runners’ effort. It is not easy to keep up with all those fast runners! Rich Tutko and Julianne are responsible for recruiting and assigning the volunteers for race-day operations. This is a huge undertaking, to say the least. Kent Smith and Suzie Hicks-Hurt are both course directors and are responsible for ensuring that different parts of the course operate smoothly. Steve Spakes was a big help this year doing a variety of tasks and being a key coordinator at the starting line. In past years, John and Debi Bookas, John Payne, Lane Purser and Beverly Pickens have taken leading roles. Without their hard work and knowledge, we would have a far different event. This is not to discount the importance of other key operations’ committee members or thousands of other volunteers 7

Why they run for the kids

By Brent Manley

People who run in marathons, half marathons and other “long” races have a wide variety of motivations. Some hope to win, others to record a personal best. Some just want to test themselves in a difficult pursuit. For others, just getting to the finish line is a laudable achievement. For the 8,000 runners who participated in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend as St. Jude Heroes, their respective runs in the Marathon, Half marathon, 10K and 5K were more than noteworthy. They were special. This is the story of three Heroes, each with a special place in her heart for the patients at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and their families. More Heroes stories follow this one. All have a common thread: They care. Leslie Lansky is a native Memphian, graduate of White Station High School and the University of Memphis. She now works for the City of Memphis Leslie Lansky takes a break at the expo to rest up for the St. Jude Employees Credit Union. Half Marathon. Lansky, 49, wasn’t a runner until about three years ago, but she was not a couch entered and ran the St. Jude 10K. “I was too chicken to potato. She has taught fitness at the Memphis Jewish do the half marathon,” she says. Community Center and also leads a water arthritis class Buoyed by the experience, Lansky signed up to for seniors. run the 2017 St. Jude Half Marathon as a Hero, raising Lansky’s mother lives near the Germantown $500, and entered MRTC’s road race series as a way Greenway, not far from Baptist East Hospital. One day to train for the race. “People kept warning me,” she while at her mother’s home, Lansky threw on a pair of recalls, “about The Beast (the 10-Miler at Meemanrunning shoes and went for a jog on the Greenway. Shelby Forest), but it’s such a beautiful course.” A few months later, she ran her first 5K. A lot of the miles Lansky logged in training were Friends at work encouraged her to run and she with Ginny and Catherine Meadows, sisters she met became part of the group. Further encouragement came when she became involved with the Schweddy Belles, from the credit union, whose management offered to a running group formed at Breakaway Running training pay entry fees once a month for any employee who sessions. wanted to run a 5K. Lansky’s experience in the half marathon was Last year, she had progressed to the point that she memorable, she says, especially when she and other 8

runners reached the part of the course that goes through the St. Jude campus. “It definitely brought tears to my eyes,” she says. “It reminds you of what you’re running for. It’s a boost of energy to know why you’re doing it.” As for her first half marathon, Lansky says that despite the sore knees, “I’m very glad I did it.” It was a tough journey, she recalls. “When I hit mile 10, a friend told me it I had just a 5K left. That sounded longer than it was.” Lansky is planning another St. Jude run next year, and she has set her sights on doubling her fundraising total for the 2018 race. “I could do any half marathon,” she says, “but St. Jude . . . you’ve got to support your home town.” For their 2017 race, the Meadows sisters — Ginny, 36, and Catherine, 38 — selected the St. Jude Memphis Marathon. Ginny teaches at the Campus School at the University of Memphis. Catherine manages the Refractive Surgery Department at Hamilton Eye Institute. The two graduates of MRTC’s Women Run/Walk Memphis program have run off and on for several years. Ginny has been running since sixth grade and has experience with Shelby Youth Sports. She ran cross country and track at White Station High School. She also ran frequently with her father, Dan Meadows. With all that running in the family, Catherine notes that she “grew up running by default.” The sisters took some time off from running but returned in 2011, signing up for the women’s program but with a different view. “We made a pact,” says Catherine,” not to just quit after the graduation 5K, which we did the first couple of years.” Catherine has run the MRTC road race series three times. In 2017, Ginny joined her sister to run the series for the first time. They trained together for the marathon and ran the first half of the 26.2-mile course together. Ginny said she always wanted to run a marathon, and the support she got from the Schweddy Belles sealed the deal. “They encourage you,” she says. Adds Catherine, “They talked us into it.” Ginny says she finally concluded, “If they can run a marathon, so can we. I knew this was my year. I wanted to prove to myself that I was strong enough.” Catherine, who has run the Winter Off-Road

Series in addition to the road race series, says she didn’t expect to like running as much as she does. “Running,” she says, “is so much more than I expected. It’s changed my life. The running community in Memphis is so incredible.” The fact that they were running the marathon as Heroes gave the marathon even more significance to the sisters. “St. Jude has the super meaning,” Ginny says. “It’s challenging yourself and doing it for a cause that’s greater than yourself.” Catherine recalls that she was saved in her attempt to complete her first marathon by an unexpected reminder of why she was there. “I was at mile 24 or 25,” she says, “and I just wanted to give up. Then I saw this quote stenciled on the road. It was from Danny Thomas (founder of St. Jude): ‘No child should die in the dawn of life.’ That gave me the boost to get to the finish line.” Ginny also had problems late in the race. “Mile 24 was the hardest part of the race for me,” she says. “I was struggling and almost delirious, but I saw a friend, Jennifer Hughes, with her daughter and they were cheering for me.” Finishing the marathon was tough but fulfilling for Ginny. “It took a few days for it to sink in,” she says. “I just ran a marathon!”

If they can run a marathon, so can we.

St. Jude Memphis Marathon finishers Ginny and Catherine Meadows. 9

By Jennifer Hoffrage So many runners started in high school — track and cross country. My journey in running started later in life — my late 30s. A longtime friend, MRTC member Liz Fitzpatrick, started telling me about her running. She described different races she would run as well as running with the kids from Youth Villages. I enjoyed her stories, but my mantra was “I am not a runner and I don’t like running.” Liz tried for a couple of years to get me involved. Then a few more friends decided to get into running by signing up for MRTC’s Women Run/Walk Memphis program. I got the hint and joined them. My first 5K was the Elvis run in 2013. I enjoyed the course and the camaraderie, but I was stubborn: “I am not a runner and I do not like to run.” Over the next two years, I did more races. Most were 5Ks with a few 10Ks for good measure. I liked how I felt at the end of the run, got excited when I did well, and felt proud when I got a PR. Still, I am not a runner and — surprise! — running isn’t all that bad. Then 2016 came along. I challenged myself with additional races, including a couple of 15Ks. How did I manage to do 9 miles? I never thought in my wildest dreams I would do more than a 5K. So what is the next step? It is the dreaded half marathon. I told myself to think on this one. I saw friends and their running journeys. They were doing half marathons and marathons. Could I actually run any farther? Well, after hearing how others enjoyed the St. Jude Marathon Weekend in 2016, I decided that, yes, I was going to push myself and do my first half marathon. And so we start 2017. I started thinking of the different races I have enjoyed over the years. Let’s sign up for them again. They will be good training. How does one train for a half marathon? Do I have what it takes? Then comes the email from MRTC promoting the road race series. Well, that sounds challenging. It would be good in stepping

I am not a runner and – surprise! – running isn’t all that bad.

up my distance running. Let’s throw that in the mix. In time, I learn from my friend Liz about the training that Breakaway Running provides. Lo and behold, I am running, I am enjoying it. Did I really just think this? Yes! I am a runner and I am enjoying it! I guess I can be taught. I was so excited about being a face in the crowd for St. Jude. When I first moved to Memphis I worked at St. Jude. I met doctors, researchers, patients and their families. What an amazing place, knowing that the kids’ welfare is the ultimate goal. I have friends and family who have dealt with cancer. Some lost their battles. Others continue to fight or are back to health. I decided that if I can run a half marathon, I can help fundraise and help others in their fight against cancer. Let’s do this together! Dec. 2 came. How was I going to do? Was I going to see any of my friends in the crowd? The excitement was there. I am ready for the distance, I am ready for a new race and I am ready to run. It truly was an amazing race. Seeing so many helping cheer on complete strangers, passing out water along the way, holding signs as a thank you or to make you laugh, playing music to encourage the runners along their journey. Yes, I was able to give a few high fives along the way. I saw the smiles of strangers, I saw the eyes of the parents knowing that others care, I heard the cheers. This run will encourage anyone to do their best. All of this filled my heart more that I can describe. It will remain a wonderful memory for a very long time! Around mile 6 my run came to a walk. My foot screamed in pain, but I was not giving up. Every so often, I tried to run again but the pain was too much, but I was going to finish this race running, walking or crawling if I had to. If the kids at St. Jude cam endure so much. I can do a few more miles. It was not my fastest run, but friends and strangers still were encouraging along the way. I made it across the finish line!

As I am letting my foot heal I get to reflect back on my journey. I went from not being a runner to becoming a runner. I went from not liking to run to enjoying it and finding excitement in the new

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Yes, I was able to give a few high fives along the way. challenges. Best of all, I have made new friends within the running community. These friends have run with me, walked with me, encouraged me and challenged me. Thank you! I look forward to many more runs with you all! As for the St. Jude Marathon Weekend, it’s great. The atmosphere was fantastic, from the scenery of the river to the cheering crowds. I had a great time. I am looking forward to starting up my training again to do this all over in 2018! Whether you do the 5K or the full marathon you are going to enjoy the experience. Take it from me — a runner!

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signed up for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon really late, only three weeks before the race. It hadn’t been on my running calendar and probably shouldn’t have been given that I had just completed another marathon the day before I registered for St. Jude and yet another one only eight weeks before that. But from the moment I heard about the event, emotion overrode logic, and I felt compelled to be part of it. I learned about the St. Jude Memphis Marathon

not disappoint! My understanding is that there were over 25,000 runners in the 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon, and we raised a whopping $10.3 million for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Being part of that was such an honor. I enjoyed seeing Memphis on foot, but by far the best part of the race was running through the hospital campus around mile five and getting cheered on by the patients and families there, which was truly beautiful and moving. Everybody cried, me included. I also cried toward the end when I came into the last half mile and a patient and his family were there saying thank you to every single runner. The community support along the course was tremendous — the best I have ever seen at a race. It felt like the whole city turned out, and everyone was unfailingly positive and grateful. Some of my favorite cheering groups included a squad of Elvises (Elvi?) ages 7-70, an exuberant middle school drum line, a family serving homemade cookies, a class of spin cyclists peddling to rev us up, the many singers along the route, the drivers who rolled down their car windows to offer encouragement when they were stopped at intersections, the man who played drums in his front yard all day, and the group of homeless men and women who offered me their thanks for supporting the kids — a moment of grace when I was tired and a humbling reminder of the privilege of running the marathon. I didn’t run anywhere near my best due to lingering muscle soreness and fatigue, but this marathon was the best experience nonetheless. It is one of the most meaningful things I’ve done lately. I absolutely loved being part of something that does so much good in the world. Thank you, Memphis!

My best marathon experience

By Amanda Lawrence

from MRTC member Brent Manley, with whom I shared a couple of miles at the Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon this November. We ended up at the same pace and place around mile nine and chatted for the next few miles, which made them go by quickly. Brent told me a lot about the track club. I was impressed and inspired by its programs to get people of every age, shape and ability level moving. When he described the St. Jude Marathon and the feeling of running through the hospital campus, I was even more inspired and knew I wanted to go. St. Jude’s commitment to providing free treatment to every patient really spoke to me. As the parent of a medically complex child, I am well-acquainted with the stresses of navigating the healthcare system, particularly in terms of cost for conditions that are chronic and life-threatening. I decided to run the marathon to help families in that situation receive the treatment their children need. I told my family that what I wanted for Christmas was to run as a St. Jude Hero. Then I registered, raised funds and made the seven-hour drive from my home in Georgia to Memphis for the race. I have run many races for charities, and my family even puts on a 5K (the Duncan Dash) for the March of Dimes every year, so I had high expectations for a purpose-filled run and a great weekend. The St. Jude Memphis marathon did

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In May 2017, I was asked by a friend to participate in the St. Jude Half Marathon. At first, I thought my friend was insane. I had never thought of myself as a runner. The more I thought about it, though, the more inclined I was to accept. I decided I needed a new challenge in life. I quickly signed up before I could change my mind, then I proceeded to register my soonto-be husband, Tristan Coole, without his knowledge. I told him we were running the St. Jude Half Marathon and quickly worked to recruit more to join our team. I persuaded two friends — Jonathan Wall and Aubrey Devine — to join us on the team, which had an appropriate name: “We Thought You Said Rum.” This would be a first half marathon for everyone, and we signed up as St. Jude Heroes. It was time to start training and fundraising! The months leading up to the half marathon were busy as Tristan and I were planning a wedding in September and Jonathan and Aubrey were engaged in November. We also had the fundraising commitment as St. Jude Heroes and of course, the little matter of training. Race day arrived and we were all eager to start the 13.1-mile journey. The team arrived in downtown Memphis early Saturday morning as we were told race day was busy, 25,000 participants busy. We nervously watched as the 10K runners started and patiently waited for our turn to start. When it was time to line up, Jonathan, Aubrey and I started together in corral 10. Tristan, who planned to power walk the half marathon, started in the last corral. The start was empowering and overwhelming as 16,000 marathoners and half marathoners were united on the streets of Memphis. The national anthem was sung by a St. Jude survivor, a reminder about why we were there running the race as Heroes. It was truly an emotional and life-changing experience. What follows are our race-day stories, one by one.

By Autumn Baker-Coole

Team We Thought You Said Rum:Tristan Coole, Autumn Baker-Coole, Aubrey Devine and Jonathan Wall. After mile 4, I started to approach the St. Jude campus and the crowd started to grow much larger. It was humbling and amazing to run with the St. Jude patients, survivors and families cheering me on. It definitely put things into perspective. I thought running 13.1 miles was a daunting task, but these kids were fighting for their lives. As I continued on my path, the first 8 miles went by fast as the energy of the community kept my heart and soul moving forward. Around mile 9, I could feel the fatigue kick in. It seemed as if I would never make it to the finish line. Mile 11 hit. My entire body felt numb, but I was too close to the finish to give up. The last few miles were a blur, but as I crossed the finish line, I had never felt so proud to accomplish something in my life. One of my favorite parts of the race was reading all the creative signs people had and the sense of community throughout the entire race. I don’t think I could have accomplished my first half marathon without their endless support. I can’t wait for next year!

Autumn The start of the race was crowded with people everywhere — walkers, runners, joggers, all trying to find their groove. The first three miles were spent weaving in and out of the sea of people with Jonathan and Aubrey, but I lost them after mile 3. On Riverfront Drive, I could hear a band in the distance, and as I ran closer, I saw it was a group of children playing one of the most amazing drumlines I have heard in my life. The sound of their music gave me much-needed wind to keep going. This type of environment and sense of community were what made the race amazing and fed my adrenaline. 13

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particular, my motivation to finish the race stemmed from the real St. Jude Heroes: the patients, families, and friends who cheered me on as I passed through the St. Jude campus. If they can overcome the pain and suffering of childhood cancer, I can definitely finish a half marathon. I am proud of my accomplishment and thankful to all those who donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on my behalf! I can’t wait for next year!

I did not choose to participate in this race, but I am happy my wife signed me up. I would have never thought about doing this without her support, but the experience was once in a lifetime. Running through and seeing the kids at St. Jude was an emotional experience and it gave me the courage to continue. I raced as a St. Jude Hero, but this race is not for the runners. It is for so much more. This is race is for the kids fighting every day for their lives and their families. It was fun to accomplish such a big challenge in our first few months of marriage. I can definitely see this becoming a fun hobby for us as a couple. I am very happy I was able to participate in the half marathon and can’t wait for next year to improve my time!

Jonathan Running the St. Jude Half Marathon was an inspiring event! It is not only inspiring that the St. Jude Heroes were able to raise more than $10 million dollars, but it is also incredible the fans motivated me to run an entire half marathon without wavering. Each and every mile of the 13.1-mile race was filled with cheering fans and volunteers to keep us hydrated and motivated to keep pushing forward. It demonstrates the support St. Jude gives to its patients and families to help tackle such a difficult time in their lives. I am a proud Memphian and will continue to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital wherever life may take me.

Aubrey I have never been a natural runner, so signing up for the St. Jude Half Marathon was extremely daunting to me, but it turned out to be one of the best experiences of my life! All of my pre-race jitters disappeared with the copious amounts of love, energy and support from fellow runners and spectators. In

Change of seasons By Bill Butler

Winter is coming. The reminders are everywhere. Walk jogging along the Wolf River, watching its turgid, slow progress, geese overhead and the milkweed pods rattle in sudden alarm at the brisk wind insinuating itself from the west and into my face as I hurry along, ignoring the crafty roots and leaf-hidden stobs. It is the Yellow Trail towards Grays Creek, although I couldn’t get that far in my hour of exercise and meditation, turning back after only a scant 20 minutes headed east. I headed into the teeth of the freshening breeze, watching the still-green leaves of the riverside trees shake and bend in the gusts. The sassafras has already taken the first hint of

winter and turned into reddish brown with some a faint yellow. They always seem to me to the first to show down here in the South. They bring back memories of so many other seasonal runs along this very same river bank, or almost the same riverside. Several sharp turns have caved over into the river when it was at flood, and now the remnants of those cave-ins evidenced by the clawed roots reach beseechingly heavenward, roots of those older trees whose heads are in the water. I’ve seen all seasons along these banks. Watched the trails, faint at first in the very early 80s, become deeper and rutted, now busy with bike traffic and the (continued on page 34) 14

MARATHON RESULTS

TCS New York City Marathon New York City, NY November 5, 2017

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FOR MEMPHIS-AREA RUNNERS Compiled by Sherilyn Huey

Peak to Creek Marathon Morganton, NC October 28, 2017

Cliff Rial

Tupelo, MS

4:41:22

Ocean State Marathon & Rhode Race Narragansett, RI October 29, 2017

Scott Stader

James Allen Wylie Horne

Collierville, TN

Midsouth Marathon Wynne, AR November 4, 2017

Cordova, TN Millington, TN

Brian Baddorf Rachel MacAgni

Mike Samuelson Michelle Goad

Germantown, TN Southaven, MS

BG 26.2 Marathon Bowling Green, KY November 5, 2017 Lakeland, TN Dyer, TN

TCS New York City Marathon New York NY November 5, 2017

Michael Hill

Memphis TN

Richmond Marathon Richmond, VA November 11, 2017

5:45:46 Russell Streif Paul Fisher

Collierville, TN Memphis, TN

4:52:53 5:14:15

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Indianapolis, IN November 4, 2017

Lindsay Turman Michael Banks

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OBX Marathon Outer Banks, NC November 12, 2017

Hernando, MS Brownsville, TN

Gobbler Grind Marathon Overland Park, KS November 12, 2017 Collierville, TN

White River Marathon for Kenya Cotter, AR November 18, 2017

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Route 66 Marathon Tulsa, OK November 19, 2017

Nathan Berry Michael Ripley James Lowry Julianne Purdy Chris Camp Sheryl Chaco

Dennis Prewitt

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Philadelphia Marathon Philadelphia, PA November 19, 2017 Cordova, TN

Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon Nashville, TN November 19, 2017

Trapper Pressler Daniel Randolph Ashley Hook Terry Glover Robert Parker Mark Ogletree Kim Glover Kelli Brown Scott Stader Mike Samuelson

Christian Aye

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Space Coast Marathon Cocoa, FL November 26, 2017

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Memphis, TN

Luz, Albino & Angel Mercado Patricia Prather Jo Carol Pratt Julianne Purdy Levi Richardson Melinda Riggins Rehan Shafique

Panama City Beach Marathon Panama City Beach, FL December 2, 2017

3:11:02 3:24:55 4:39:51 4:54:17 5:33:56 5:50:32

Jonathan Martin Tom Averill

Memphis, TN Millington, TN

St. Jude Memphis Marathon Memphis, TN December 2, 2017

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Tucson Marathon • Tucson, AZ December 9, 2017

Monica Baker Kathryn Kramer Molly Pickering Lisa Barker Jackie Nichols Jackie Pennel

Memphis, TN Germantown, TN Memphis, TN Memphis, TN Collierville, TN Cordova, TN

6:18:39 6:19:07 6:19:24 6:20:46 6:22:39 6:22:39 6:23:31 6:24:16 6:24:16 6:25:03 6:28:43 6:30:34 6:30:46 6:31:51 6:32:07 6:32:20 6:33:53 6:34:05 6:34:05 6:34:28 6:34:29 6:35:06 6:37:55 6:38:52 6:39:22 6:40:09 6:45:54 6:47:27 6:48:52 6:55:53 7:06:24 7:06:25 7:18:29

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Rocket City Marathon • Huntsville, AL December 9, 2017

Nathan Berry Jason Ladd James Carpenter Matt Cook Rebekah Winter Kimberly Boshaw Houston Wolf

Memphis, TN Dyersburg, TN Hernando, MS Germantown, TN Memphis, TN Collierville, TN Cordova, TN

Dallas Marathon • Dallas, TX December 10, 2017

Alex Russey Sloan Schneiter Sufiyan Chaudhry 23

Memphis, TN Memphis, TN Germantown, TN

3:01:53 3:20:02 3:23:27 3:25:30 3:44:03 4:08:22 4:19:00

3:28:55 4:11:16 4:35:54

They work so you can run This is the second in a series highlighting MRTC’s loyal, hard-working volunteers. Meet Sherilyn Huey, who searches the internet for Memphis-area marathon finishers.

published in the Roadrunner. We have both done the road race series for the past three years – he’s missed at least one race each series, but I’m proud to say that in 2017 I earned my third Road Warrior trophy. What made you decide to volunteer? I envied the people at the awards banquet each year who volunteered to help put on the races and thought that volunteering for the MRTC would be a great use of my time. Matt, my husband, and I work full time and we have a pre-schooler and a first-grader, so getting to races on Saturday or Sunday morning at 5 a.m. is impossible when you’re driving from Olive Branch. About 18 months ago, there was a small announcement in the Roadrunner asking for a volunteer to compile the marathon results. I thought it was a great way for me to contribute to the MRTC, because the local people who complete marathons should be lauded for their accomplishments! I still love it when I see a familiar name on the finishers list and I get to make sure they are recognized. What is your primary activity as a volunteer? My responsibilities are to compile the marathon results each month from every marathon that is done (and reported) in the United States and search for finishers from the Mid-South. Some do not list hometowns, so if you are not included in the list of finishers, let me know and I will get you added. I will add that some of you travel a lot around the U.S. to complete marathons!

Please tell readers where you live and what you do for a living. I live in Olive Branch MS and work in compliance in the retirement services industry. How long have you been running, and how did you get into it? I have been running for about five years. I got into it when my youngest child turned one and I needed a way to get rid of the baby weight. I heard a radio interview with a guy who said he had used the Couch to 5K app, and I figured that was a good start for me as well. I downloaded the app that evening and did week one, day one the next day. My very first 5K was the Komen run that October and I’ve never looked back. What do you like best about the sport? I love that it’s both a single and group sport. I enjoy starting the race with other runners, but I crave the alone time that a run can bring. It allows me to get out of my own head, do some clear thinking, or just think about nothing except the view. How did you become involved with MRTC? My husband and I became members of the MRTC in 2012 when we both started running, and he has occasionally written some articles that have been 24

Running for the laurels By Robert “the Lone Runner” Rayder

It is impossible to win the race unless you venture to run. It is impossible to win the victory unless you dare to battle.

— Richard M De Vos

It was that same old dream again. You know the one. Nearly every runner dreams something like it at one time or another. There I am, standing at some unfamiliar start line. I strut confidently forward. People step aside and a pathway appears through the masses, inviting me to the very front. I toe the line with a quite confidence, and maybe a little bravado. Then the gun sounds. I immediately run out to the front. I sense the other runners behind me I’m their target, the guy to beat. I run effortlessly across the course. Most of my fellow runners fall back, unable to maintain the furious pace. One by one, they fall away. At long last I run alone. The finish approaches where a crowd has gathered. I cross the finish line, a running champion! Then I wake up. For my entire life, winning a real-world race has been the stuff of fantasy. Time to be totally truthful with myself. I’ve never had enough running talent, even when I was a young man, to actually win a competitive race. I’m not just talking about winning an age group, but to be the first runner overall, the race champion, that guy from the dream. I might have had a chance right before high school. I ran a lot then, and showed some promise. But I chose to be an offensive lineman and inside linebacker for my high school football team. Those were positions that valued strength and size over raw speed. After high school came college and professional school, where academics were the focus over physical training. Then came a job, a family and an impressive waistline. Simply put, life kept me so busy that my window of opportunity to train for greatness slipped away, if it was ever there to start with. I’m still not sure exactly when my youth ended. At some mysterious point, people stopped calling me 26

a “young man” and started calling me “sir.” My skin wrinkled, my hair thinned and whitened, my muscles atrophied. So when I did finally start running again, after a half lifetime of neglect, it was part of my midlife crisis. I trained as hard as I could, and my running skills grew. Over time, my efforts were noticed by runners who would tell me that I accomplished a lot “for a guy my age and size.” A part of me rebelled against such sentiments. I just wanted to be fast, without all the qualifiers. As my running skills grew, I managed to actually win a few age-group awards. In one very small race, I won the master’s division and placed ninth overall. I thought that such a lofty finish might be as good as it could ever be in my running career. I had no real hope of running for the laurels. Then, just when you least expect it, life throws you a curveball. I was still very much in a recovery phase of my training because of a persistent knee injury sustained over the summer (while bodysurfing, a sport I used to partake of all summer long without any difficulties. Talk about getting old ...). The goal behind my race frenzy (besides having fun) was to rebuild my speed and endurance because my knee was finally letting me put one foot in front of the other without agonizing pain. I had to get ready for the St. Jude Marathon, which was about a month away. As you probably know, the first half marathon in the MRTC road race series occurs on the first weekend in November. Series races always take place on Sunday mornings, so few sane runners are looking for a race to run the day before. I, of course, following the twisted logic of my crazy recovery plan, was doing just that, and I scoured the local race offerings to find a Saturday race. A new race in Overton Park caught my eye. The Caregivers’ Respite / Laura E Carter 5K was the perfect fit. It was to be run on a course I had run many times before. I would know exactly what to expect over each mile, and that afforded me an advantage I couldn’t pass up. I pulled myself out of my comfy bed on a mild

Saturday morning and made my way past the colorful Ahead of us was the biker whose job would be to bicycle arch that marks the eastern entrance to the guide the leader safely across the miles and to make familiar stomping grounds of Overton Park. sure everyone stayed on course. As I was signing up, I noticed something a little After the pre-race introductions and the singing of peculiar. In most races I can identify the familiar habits the National Anthem, a bullhorn alarm was sounded of a few of my fellow runners. There is a particular and we were off. rhythm to things, a sort of natural pre-race flow. There The course veered downhill, so I decided to open is almost always a cadre of talented competitors high up my stride and push my speed. The 10-year-old ran kicking, stretching and otherwise warming up. They are with me stride for stride and the two of us lead the early usually found hanging out somewhere near the start. race. This was nothing new. I often outrun the pack for Then there is the mid-pack regulars, of which I am a 100 or 200 yards before the leaders kick into stride and charter member, making the pre-race rounds with words fly past me. of encouragement and bad jokes, all in a desperate A quarter mile into the race, the 10-year-old fell off. attempt to shake off the early-morning doldrums. No one rose up to pass me. I viewed that as strange. I Finally, there are the walkers and back-of-thewas running right behind the leading bike and he was packers, filled with enthusiasm and vigor, often grouped taking his cues from me. It was disorienting, but I dared together with their running buddies in large packs. They not look back and decided to just keep to my strategy are equipped with water bottles, fanny packs and cell and push the downhill hard. phones, ready for anything the miles might throw at As I approached the Mile 1 marker, the course them. flattened out and my strategy was to slow down and Before this particular race, however, there were recover some before attacking the uphill ahead. A group none of those groupings. Most of the participants wore of volunteers popped to life as I approached and began cotton T-shirts that advertised things that had nothing calling out, “WATER! Need some water?” This would to do with running. Many wore high-top tennis shoes be familiar territory for me except for one thing. I saw or generic athletic shoes no used cups, nothing more fitted to fashion spilled on the road. The than function. Most station was pristine, and of them meandered I was still following the aimlessly around the lead bike. starting area, obviously It was almost beyond waiting for instructions. belief. The race was oneIn other words, these third done and somehow were people not used to I was still the leader. I the ebbs and flows of a politely waved off the running event. They were offers of refreshment and there more to support a ran on. I was too nervous worthy charity than to to look back, sure my compete in a 5K. gaze would be greeted by a group of “real” There were a few runners swiftly closing who seemed to know the in on me, bent to end my drill. A tall, lanky fellow reign as the runner at the in his middle years was front of the pack. “After stretching near the start. all,” I thought to myself, A guy in his late teens or “I couldn’t actually win early 20s pushed forward this thing, could I? That confidently to the first would be crazy! Just row. I also found my way enjoy your brief time to the front, lining up atop the leader board.” with a kid who was no more than 10 years old, I did use my ears, jumping up and down however, and waited excitedly to my left. The author with his first-place trophy. for the volunteers’ calls 27

to resume at the Mile 1 aid station. There were only a few seconds of silence before the familiar cries of “WATER!” started anew. The second-place runner was close. I decided to stick to my plan and recover a little on the flat portion. I knew I’d gone out a little fast, thrust forward by my enthusiasm and the sheer adrenaline rush of leading a race for the first time. If I was to survive the uphill as the leader, I had to have something left in the tank. After a short time, I could finally hear the footsteps of my pursuer as he or she closed in. I mentally counted the other runner’s cadence Thump-thump-thump. The rhythm was slightly faster than mine, but not too much so. And he or she was striking the pavement hard. It was clearly a challenge to take the lead. I waited. “Stick to the plan,” I told myself. “Recover, then hit the uphill at full strength.” Meanwhile the mysterious steps behind me were getting louder. Finally, the much-anticipated uphill came into view and I shifted gears. The footsteps behind me faltered slightly and, for a time, actually started to fade. It was a sign that I had successfully met my first challenge. I was still the leader! I also was keenly aware that this race was young. Anything could still happen. I tried to block out all the potential disasters that my mind concocted and just focused on my pre-race plan. Something inside me changed after that first failed challenge. I suddenly believed the impossible could happen. I started to think of ways that I could win. The halfway point brought us back to the start line (the course was a double loop) and a few spectators politely clapped and cheered. The footsteps were more distant now, but were still definitely there with their constant thumping. The challenger was matching my pace. Whenever I sped up, my challenger would do the same, and when I slowed down they did as well, were biding their time for a second challenge, which was just fine with me. It put me in charge of everything except the timing of that next surge. I could stick to my plan, at least until they made their move, and I hoped I would hear it coming whenever that happened. Thus I lengthen my stride once again on the second downhill, but didn’t push as much as the first time. I might have gained a little distance there, but the footsteps were still just audible. On the flat section, like the first time around, I again

recovered somewhat and my mystery pursuer closed the gap a little, but didn’t really make a move. I could hear the now-familiar foot strikes back there. My pursuer was waiting. Then the last uphill appeared, and there was definitely a change in cadence from behind. It was the move I’d been waiting for. It was time to make a decision. There was less than half a mile to go, and I was tired. I had run a tactical race up to that point, but there was no doubt that I was pushing my endurance to its limits. That had been the plan all along. There was just one problem. I hadn’t counted on being the leader. Usually, if I over-extend at the end of a race, I just slow down and recover. If I lose a few spots in the standings, well … no big deal. Who cares? This race was different. I had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fulfill a dream. I had to decide. Was I really going to run for the laurels? From somewhere deep inside I felt a fire flicker into existence and then it burned steady. I wanted to win. I wanted to be a champion, and I was only a half mile away from making that a reality. My legs started to turn over faster despite the incline. My heart pounded in my chest. I gulped at air as my lungs desperately struggled to supply oxygen to my over-strained body. I faced the pain of my exertion and embraced it. Then the footsteps that had been gaining in intensity, finally started to quiet. I was pulling away. I was winning! My blurry mind had forgotten the course. With every turn I hoped to see the finish line, but was repeatedly disappointed. This was the longest half mile of my life. I could no longer hear any footsteps, but I was unsure if that was because my own exertions were masking them. I dared not look back, but my mind was filled with images of being passed mere feet from the finish line. When the finish banner finally came into view, my legs exploded with a burst of speed I didn’t know I was capable of. Every step was agony, but I couldn’t lose this race now. I had to give all of myself to the pursuit of victory. Nothing could be left at the end. Then it happened. I heard a beep as my chip registered its time. Then silence. No other beeps. I was alone at the finish. I looked around and saw a few folks

It was disorienting but I dared not look back ...

clapping and someone yelled out, “Led it from wire to wire!” I glanced back and there were no other runners in sight. It was only then I let myself believe. I won! I actually won! I staggered to the end of the chute and felt the world start to go black. A wave of nausea overtook me. I lay sprawled out over the dew-laden grass, fighting nausea and struggling to stay conscious. It wasn’t exactly the finish I had imagined. A spectator situated just past the finish chute noticed my distress and the effort I put forth over the

last part of the course. He approached as I was still sprawled on the ground hyperventilating. He asked if I felt it was all worth it. I surprised myself when I shook my head “No.” I was consumed by a world of pain and exhaustion. At that moment, my best run ever meant next to nothing. Victory should be savored. It becomes sweeter with the full passage of time. At the moment victory actually happens, the suffering related to the effort is too fresh to leave any room for joy. Eventually, the nausea faded and the darkness retreated. I pulled myself up and looked around the finish line for the first time with a completely new set of eyes … those of a champion!

It wasn’t ... the finish I had imagined.

Nutrition on the Run (continued from page 5)

can help you truly sort fact from fiction and can help dispel many “bad” food related myths. • View eating as fuel for your performance and your day. • Apply the time-tested strategies of sports nutrition: Consume a balanced diet throughout the day; apply fueling strategies before, during and after exercise – and hydrate! • Rest, recover, repeat.

• Do you judge people on the food they eat? • Do you dream about eating “bad” or “disallowed” foods? • Do you think about food all of the time, so much so that it distracts you or divides your attention? What if you answered yes to many of these questions? • Good job for being honest! Acknowledging that food preoccupation is getting in the way is the first step. • You can do this. It is going to take a little time. But just like any other dysfunctional eating pattern, it’s not going to fix itself or simply disappear. • Emotional issues are the underpinning of this disorder. Addressing those will make you a happier, more successful and healthier person. • Start small. Pick one or two foods that you previously enjoyed and begin to incorporate them back into your diet. • When the self-judgment starts, take a deep breath and tell yourself that a diet full of variety is necessary for good exercise performance and overall health. • If you fear losing control over your diet and/ or changing your food beliefs, this is a good indication that you should seek out both support and professional health.

Worried about someone? If you are worried about someone, talk with him or her and share your concerns. Stick to the facts, give examples and suggest talking to a therapist and/or Registered Dietitian with experience in eating disorders. Individuals with orthorexia may know a great deal about nutrition and food, but they are often making food choices based on incorrect or misleading information. Working with experienced professionals will help them sort out fact from fiction. If someone is afraid to make an appointment, offer to accompany him or her to the first meeting. This will help him or her to keep the appointment and show that you care. Runners and other athletes often feel a great deal of pressure to perform well. Approval from coaches, trainers, family members and fellow runners carries a lot of power. Sometimes, athletes looking for an untapped performance boost will turn to nutrition. However, performance is a recipe of many different variables. Nutrition is one, but it cannot replace or supplant any other variable. Food preoccupations force athletes to choose food over their sport. Orthorexia is more about the individual’s feelings of self-esteem and other underlying conditions than it is about food and nutrition.

What if I no longer know what it means to eat healthy? • Work with a Registered Dietitian to develop a well-designed eating plan. A Registered Dietitian 29

UNSTOPPABLE By Brent Manley

On the evening of Nov. 4, Tonia Jackson found what I was missing.” Tonia Jackson was back. herself running in the dark in Panama City FL. She was Her return to the sport was interrupted in 2012 struggling mightily but determined to press on. She had when she suffered a stress fracture and could not run gone too far to think about quitting. She was aiming at for 14 weeks. During her recovery period, Jackson the finish line in an important race. started swimming and spin biking to stay fit. It was an All of her efforts over a period of nearly 17 hours unplanned but ideal way to get into triathlon mode. became worthwhile when she heard a voice in the night: The year before, Jackson’s best friend, Carol Crain, “Tonia Jackson, you are an Iron Man!” died unexpectedly at age 49. On her return to running, It was a stellar achievement and proof that Jackson, Jackson wanted to honor her late friend. “I decided to 54, has come a long way from her beginnings as a do something that pushed me out of my comfort zone,” runner more than three decades ago. she recalls. A native of Nashville, Jackson started running while That something was the Annie Oakley Triathlon in working at the Department of Transportation. Her boss August 2012 at Herb Parsons Lake. It was her triathlon was an experienced runner who regularly qualified for debut. She didn’t exactly slay the field: She was one of the Boston Marathon. One day in 1984, Jackson and the last swimmers out of the lake, and riding a mountain some other runners accompanied the boss on a six-mile bike didn’t help her speed, but she was impressed by run to Centennial Park. the energy she felt in the event. “I was so grateful,” Jackson “She came home and said, recalls, “that there were so many ‘We’re buying me a road bike,’” red lights on the way. That was recalls Dennis. where I caught my breath.” It wasn’t long before Jackson Jackson was smitten. “I fell was adding bigger challenges. in love with it,” she says. “I had She tried some sprint triathlons such a runner’s high after that run. and the Olympic distance. In 2015 I knew it was something I would and 2016, she completed two Half want to do.” Ironman triathlons in Augusta At that time, Jackson says, GA and in May 2017 she went to Nashville had few road races, Panama City to compete in the so she often traveled to Bowling Gulf Coast Triathlon, hoping to Green KY and Louisville to run get some experience swimming in competitively. the Gulf of Mexico. Bad weather, By the time she moved to however, forced cancellation of Memphis 11 years ago, she the swim. was busy enough with her two She was back in Panama City daughters — Christina, now 36, this fall, entering the Florida and Amy, 30 — that running had Ironman Triathlon. To finish, she taken a back seat in her life. would need to swim 2.4 miles, Tonia Jackson celebrates her Ironman finish. bicycle for 112 miles, then run In December 2006, running returned to her life. It happened a marathon. Total miles to be as she was walking to Grace St. Luke’s for an covered: 140.6. appointment. On the way, she saw a lot of people Jackson had gained confidence in the swim and running by. When she asked a bystander what was bicycle portions of the race, but there was trouble at going on, she was told it was the St. Jude Marathon. “I the outset. Four hundred yards into the swim, nausea had never heard of St. Jude,” Jackson says. set in and she was overheating in her wet suit. A man She decided to train for a marathon and run for in a kayak helped her get out of the wet suit and she St. Jude. Her husband, Dennis, began training with her. finished strong in the swim, completing that part of the “Just seeing all the runners and the energy, I realized race in 1:57:28. 30

still 16 minutes short of the 12:05 a.m. cutoff time. “I didn’t think I could make that time,” Jackson says, “but Emily kept telling me I could.” Jackson found out later that many friends were watching her progress online and sending messages. At mile 19 of the marathon, another friend, Tamela Jones, found Jackson. Jones, who was not competing, told her friend, “You’ll finish for both of us.” When Jackson got to the point where she had only a 5K left to run, she had 22 minutes to make it to the finish line. She told herself, “Don’t stop running. Don’t think, just run.” To gather strength, she thought about her late friend Carol and about her brother-in-law, Tommy Jackson, who died of Lou Gehrig’s Disease. She drew inspiration by thinking of the courage of the kids at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. As she made her way toward the finish line, spectators were cheering and banging on the sides of the chute. Jackson heard her name announced as she crossed the finish line, and she raised her arms to celebrate the end of her odyssey. She had made the Ironman cutoff time with 73 seconds to spare. Reflecting on the accomplishment a couple of weeks later, Jackson — showing the perfectionist in her persona — said, “It should have been easier. I want to have a fun race not feeling sick the whole time.” She also gave a nod to Lis Heckmann, a 77-year-old Floridian and the oldest female competitor in the event. “I want to be like Lis,” Jackson says. As the New Year approaches, Jackson is thinking about her next Ironman challenge but also about her other love: coaching in MRTC’s Women Run/Walk Memphis program. She is looking forward to coaching beginners in 2018. “I want to coach people who have that runner’s heart,” she says, “and want to be out there to finish.”

Tonia Jackson and her husband, Dennis. Unfortunately, the nausea stayed with her for the rest of the event. “I kept saying, ‘Don’t stop unless someone takes you off the course.’” Jackson finished the bike portion in 8:16:37 and had to hustle to transition from bicycle gear to running gear — and she was still nauseated. Finally, she was running. Just 26.2 miles to go. The rules required her to finish the first loop of her marathon by 9:30 p.m. She was encouraged to note that it was just 8:15 when she completed that loop. She credits a friend, Emily Hale, with offering encouragement as she ran with Jackson for a while. Even though she finished the first marathon loop seemingly ahead of schedule, her projected finish was

Did you know?

In 1979, Lyn Lemaire became the first female to participate in the Ironman Triathlon World Championship. Her 12:55:38 finish placed her fifth overall.

The longest standing record in Ironman Triathlon World Championship history is Mark Allen’s 2:40:04 marathon record set in 1989. Junko Murakami’s 9:59:46 record in the women’s 18-24 age group was also set in 1989.

The slowest finish time ever recorded at the Ironman Triathlon World Championship was 26:20:00 set by Walt Stack, 73, in 1981.

The youngest finisher ever was 14-year-old Rodkey Faust from Rathdrum, Idaho, who completed the February 1982 Ironman Triathlon World Championship in 13:36:17.

Ironman introduced cut-off times for the various segments of the event in October 1982. In 1983, race organizes enacted the 17-hour cutoff time. 31

We built this friendship on socks and soles By Cheryl McKenzie and Craig Edwards occurred at the Stars and Stripes 5K at Overton Square What do you say when your friend’s business in July 2016. It is at this exact point that “they” associate from Merida, Mexico, suggests you all come became “we.” to run a Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon in her home This is our group: Julie and Mike Campanaro, town? Well, with the lure of the beach nearby as an Pat Celeste, Julie and Craig Edwards, and Cheryl and added incentive, you say yes, of course. Michael McKenzie. This story is about seven people who, less than Who knew then that a little more than a year later three years ago, lived in different states. These seven we would all be in people didn’t know Merida running a each other. Two of Rock ‘n’ Roll Half them were not even Marathon/10K runners. One couple together. Merida, lived in Memphis and the capital of the the other five relocated Mexican state of to Memphis for Yucatan, has a rich business. Mayan heritage and, One of the couples given its location relocated from not far from the Winston-Salem NC Gulf of Mexico, and their good friend a destination for moved into town tourists. from Syracuse NY. The Merida The “non-running” Rock ‘n’ Roll Half couple moved from Marathon is one Greenville NC. By of the most unique chance, the two North races in the Yucatan, Carolina couples a run under the met while walking stars, celebrating their dogs a few days Dia de los Muertos, after their respective meaning “Day of the moving trucks left. Dead.” The theme With some was prevalent at the encouragement from race with costumes, their new friends painted faces and from western North decorations, adding Carolina, the “nonto the excitement running” North around us. Carolina couple ran Along the their first race in race route, we ran Spring of 2016, and past beautiful old they were hooked on buildings with this great sport. After unique architecture, several races that year, down narrow it quickly happened Memphis runners outside the Coliseum in Merida, Mexico: Pat Celeste, cobblestone streets, … the initial “group Julie Edwards, Craig Edwards, Cheryl McKenzie, Michael McKenzie, around historic introduction” to the Julie Campanaro and Mike Campanaro. monuments, the Memphis couple 32

Showing off their race shirts on the beach in Merida. town square and a cathedral lit up with the colors of the rainbow. There were lots of spectators, multiple bands playing, a bell tower with church bells ringing. We all finished on the track at the stadium in downtown Merida. Following the race and all the hospitality there, we enjoyed music from local bands on a grand stage. Starving and smelling good after the celebration — we all finished our first Rock ‘n’ Roll race — we found ourselves, ironically, at an Irish Pub, in beautiful downtown Merida. As we partook in local beer and devoured our food, we quickly stopped with disbelief as the restaurant sound system began to play … wait for it …“Walking in Memphis!” Seriously? Yes, it was a great way to end our post-race festivities for the night. Hey, the fun wasn’t over just yet … we rented a beach house for the week with plans to simply soak up the sun and relax — as soon as the race was complete, of course. We got way more than we bargained for with lots of laughs, shopping adventures, morning

group runs and plenty of eating and drinking in the ocean breeze. We had opportunities to learn more about the local wildlife as we had special visits from two tarantulas and a scorpion. We had an iguana acting as a guard dog each day and enjoyed daily shows from the pelicans in the Gulf of Mexico right in front of the beach house. We even ventured out on a historic side trip to Chichen Itza with the opportunity to view the beauty of one of the seven wonders of the world. Over the past year, the seven of us have participated in numerous MRTC and Start2Finish races together throughout Memphis. Encouraging each other in training and in races, celebrating at post-race parties, going out to dinner, concerts at Live at the Garden, and cookouts have all added to the formulation of this special friendship. This friendship was formed based on the love of running along with the great social opportunities offered in the great city of Memphis. A special thanks to MRTC for the platform you provide for so many us to enjoy and build friendships that last for a lifetime!

We had an iguana acting as a guard dog each day ...

Change of seasons By Bill Butler (continued from page 14)

occasional runner. Our group trail runs have vanished as the modern runner prefers the paved paths along the opposite bank, cleansed of windfall, mud, sand, thorns, vines, trickling streams. That paved path stays busy. Strollers, moms and strollers, runners, bikers, some observing unwritten rules of usage, others ignoring all but their workouts. I have run that path, that over there, several times to observe on my own the attraction of it. Granted, the same geese fly over, ducks quack and chortle in the weeds along the shore, but there are no roots, vines, holes, sand, or thorns. It has been scoured of the natural world’s many trails and pitfalls much as our world continues to be paved and enhanced. But I am not given to bittersweet reflection today. No, I am given to the sudden delight of beaver chips along a gnawed sapling. I note other small trees show those teeth marks, too, and peering over the edge I note a beaver dam, and from the trail’s very sharp edge, a slide denuded by numerous trees pushed and pulled into the chocolate waters below. And I can smell that never-to-be-forgotten odor of sassafras again. Those were all the same variety of tree. Do beavers enjoy that smell all year, hidden away as they are deep in those burrow-filled dams they build with that underwater entrance? There! Almost hidden from anyone’s view is a beaver stick! The teeth marks so defined and the entire stick shorn of all bark. I am reminded that bark is a staple of beavers’ diets. Can I carry it back? Sure thing. Now I can jog lightly along protected by that wooden rod and marvel at its slickness. Oops … yes, I fall again, but I do not try to catch myself as I have done time and again (breaking both little fingers numerous times in the process), falling heavily to the trailside, glasses miraculously staying on my face. Wow! No skinned knees. No blood, just a bit of trail rash. I recall how odd I found it that I began to fall regularly after I turned 65, after I found my eyesight failing, after I swore never to use the trails again following the fall that broke my right hip. But here

I am. Picking myself up, I instinctively look around to see if anyone noted my fall. Hahahaha! There is no one there, but it is a very human reaction, isn’t it? All intact, I toss the beaver stick as if to blame it for my clumsiness. The trail splits and I take the one I didn’t follow on my way out. It is dustier. Dust coats trailside leaves, puffs up in clouds in several places as I plant each foot carefully. It won’t be long before the dust has turned to mud, then by turn to water, ice-clad puddles, then mud again. My mind wanders, a dangerous thing on a trail run, so I just walk, and remember the long adventure runs on these trails. We first used the one trail at Jackson Avenue and where the interstate was being built also near the RaMill split. We parked there in a wide area, ran west and then turned back east following barely discernible trails along the river’s meanders toward Covington Pike, which in different seasons could be underwater from the Wolf at flood stage — or a sandy desert. After a period, someone found the trails on old Germantown Road, which was still two-lane then. It was another reality, one totally different from our road running, from the Jackson trails. We ran them many times weekly, then found the ones in Plough Park. I thought of myself as a revolutionary explorer, discovering soft surfaces, wildlife and only a few other runners airing them. The tranquility was deafening. The peace welcoming. Now, here I am today: far older, a tad wiser, still on those river’s edges. I hope each of you has the opportunity, feel the tug of them someday, investigate them and have the solitude and undiscovered beauty as some of us have done. In conversations with bikers, I’ve found that few see the geese or hear the ducks, note the joy in kids laughing as they use a waterside vine as a swing along the river’s course. I hope you will. Come on, winter! Bring your cold winds, and freezing temperatures. I’ll be along shortly. And as sure as I am that as “Annie” says, “the sun comes out tomorrow,” I know spring follows.

My mind wanders, a dangerous thing on a trail run.

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Run with a Group Do you need some help in finding a running group or are you interested in starting your own group? Contact MRTC Coordinator of Running Groups, DJ Watson: djw@virtualmvp.com.

Sunday morning

Monday afternoon

Tuesday morning

Run: Germantown

Run: Fleet Feet Coed Fun Run Time: 6 p.m. Place: Fleet Feet, 4530 Poplar Ave. (Laurelwood Shopping Center) Distance: 3, 5 and 7 miles Contact: Eric Flanders, 901-761-0078

Run: Fitness Plus Lunch Run Time: 11:45 a.m. Place: Fitness Plus, 2598 Corporate Ave. off Nonconnah between Millbranch and Democrat Distance: 7 miles Contact: Rick Ellis, 901-345-1036 Showers and extras available. Access to Fitness Plus facilities free to runners on group run day

Thoroughbreds

Time: 6:30 a.m. - (June thru Sept.); 7 a.m. - (Oct. thru May) Place: Panera Bread 7850 Poplar Avenue, Germantown Distance: 4, 7, 12.5 (or more) miles Contact: Charles Hurst 901-491-2096 or churst9676@gmail.com Water stops provided on the course. Big fun group with all paces. Run: Cool Runnings Time: 7 a.m. Place: Shelby Farms Visitor Center, lower parking lot Distance: 10+ miles Contact: bostonbear13@gmail.com Run: iMARG: Indian Memphis

Association Runners Group

Time: 7 a.m. on weekends (mostly Sunday) Place: Johnson Park, Collierville Distance: 3.1 to 20 miles Contact: Sheshu Belde 901-413-4456 Facebook page: https://www.facebook. com/indianmemphis.runnersgroup

Run: Southaven Striders Time: 6 p.m. Place: Central Park (Tchulahoma entrance, east side of park) Distance: 3-5 mi. (9- to 12-min. miles) Contact: Kyle McCoy, 901-299-8630 Kalmac220@gmail.com Angie McCoy, 901-233-0168 anggail09@gmail.com Run: Salty Dogs of

Bardog Tavern

Time: 7 p.m. Place: Bardog Tavern, 73 Monroe Ave., downtown Distance: 3-5 miles run through historic downtown Memphis and afterward enjoy food, drink and camaraderie. Contact: Jessica Grammer 901-734-5731 or jessgrammer@gmail.com

Note: This information is provided as a courtesy in an effort to help MRTC members enhance their running experiences. MRTC encourages members to run with groups of their choice, but the listed running groups/group runs are independent and not affiliated with, nor endorsed by, the MRTC. The club makes no representation that the information provided is accurate. Persons who wish to participate in activities with these groups should contact the individuals listed for further information and participate at their own risk.

Tuesday afternoon Run: Track House Workout Time: 6 p.m. Place: U of M Old Field House Track Distance: Various workouts Contact: Paul Sax, 901-276-5758 Run: Black Men Run Memphis Time: 6 p.m. Place: Varies. Check https:// www.facebook.com/ groups/425282507588975/ for location Distance: Usually five miles Contact: Roland Woodson: roland@blkmenrun.com

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Wednesday morning

Thursday afternoon

Run: Cordova Early Birds Time: 5:30 a.m. Place: Breakaway Running store on Germantown Parkway and St. Philip Church at Davies Plantation (alternating weeks) Distance: 5 miles Details: Meets year-round if road conditions permit Contact: cordovaearlybirds@gmail.com

Run: Breakaway Running Time: 6 p.m. Beginners group Place: Breakaway Midtown 2109 Madison Contact: Barry, 901-722-8797 or 901-754-8254

Run: Fleet Feet Time: 6 p.m. Fleet Feet hosts individualized speedwork sessions including track and tempo workouts for runners Run: Southaven Striders Time: 6 a.m. who want to get a little quicker. Place: Central Park in Southaven No fees. (Tchulahoma ent., east side of park) Contact: Feb at 761-0078 or lovetorun@fleetfeetmemphis.com Distance: 3-5 miles (9- 12-minute miles) Contact: Kyle McCoy, 901-299-8630 or kalmac220@gmail.com

Wednesday afternoon Run: Breakaway Running Time: 6 p.m. Place: Wolf River Store 1223 Germantown Pkwy. Contact: Barry, 901-722-8797 or 901-754-8254 Run: Midtown Run Time: 6 p.m. Place: Corner of Madison and Tucker, across from Huey’s Distance: 6 miles

Saturday morning

Run: Breakaway Running Breakaway’s Marathon and Half Marathon Training Group meets each Saturday morning through December to help prepare our friends for the St. Jude Marathon. Check website or Facebook page for location and time. Join us! 722-8797 for more info.

Run: Fleet Feet Time: 7 a.m. Place: 4530 Poplar (Laurelwood Center) Fleet Feet hosts long runs on Saturday Run: Bartlett UMC mornings geared toward upcoming Time: 6 p.m. races. Many distance options are Place: Bartlett United Methodist Church, available. 5676 Stage Road; group meets in Call 761-0078 or email the gym lobby lovetorun@fleetfeetmemphis.com for more information. Distance: Varies Contact: Sam Thompson, Run: Run & Play 901-386-2724 or Time and Place: meet the first Saturday sthompson@bartlettumc.org of the month at 9 a.m. at various locations in town (see website for Run: Bartlett Run each month’s location) Time: 6:30 p.m. This group is geared for moms with Place: W.J. Freeman Park, strollers and/or toddlers. 2629 Bartlett Blvd. For more information: Distance: 4-6 miles http://www.seemommyrun.com/tn/ Contact: Paul “Spunky” Ireland h. 901-388-5009 c. 901-826-7496 or paulireland@att.net

MRTC bad-weather policy MRTC contracts to provide finish-line services at local races. When there is inclement weather, the race director has the option to postpone or cancel the race and is responsible for notifying the MRTC and participants. In the event of a cancellation, rescheduling is unlikely because of the number of races already on the MRTC calendar. For MRTC races (the Road Race Series, the Winter Cross Country Race Series and the Hill & Dale 8-miler), the policy is that the race will go on, rain or shine. The start of a race may be delayed to let bad weather pass, but scheduled races will be run.

Run: Mommies on the Move Time: 9 a.m. Place: Shelby Farms Visitors Center Details: For mothers with strollers and toddlers Contact: www.seemommyrun.com/tn Run: DAC Fitness Collierville Time: 9:30 a.m. Distance: from 5K beginner to half marathon training at various paces Contact: Heather Nichols at 651-1065 or Brandy Heckmann at 443-653-0385

Various Days Run: Tipton County Road Dawgs Time: Friend us on Facebook under Road Dawgs and check posting of upcoming runs, usually on Saturday mornings Place: Check Facebook Distance: All distances, all ages, all paces. Runs are in Tipton County and north Shelby County Contact: djroaddawg@yahoo.com

Race Calendar Date & Time: Saturday, Jan. 6, 11 a.m. Race name: Hill and Dale 8-Miler Location: Meeman-Shelby Forest Contact: www.racesonline.com

Date & Time: Saturday, March 3, 8:30 a.m. Race name: Love Well 5K Location: Semmes Murphey Clinic 6325 Humphreys Blvd. Contact: www.racesonline.com

Date & Time: Sunday, Jan. 14, 2 p.m. Race name: Winter Off-Road Series 3K Location: Overton Park Contact: www.memphisrunners.com

D E L L NCE

Date & Time: Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m. Race name: Daffodil Dash 3 Miler Location: Memphis Botanic Garden Contact: www.racesonline.com

Date & Time: Saturday, Jan. 27, 9 a.m. Race name: Lisa Lassandrello 5K Location: St. Agnes Academy 4830 Walnut Grove Road Contact: www.racesonline.com

Date & Time: Saturday, March 24, 8 a.m. Race name: In His Steps 5K Location: Christ United Methodist Church 4488 Poplar Contact: www.racesonline.com

Date & Time: Sunday, Jan. 28, 2 p.m. Race name: Winter Off-Road Series 5K Location: Nesbit Park (Stanky Creek), Bartlett Contact: www.memphisrunners.com

Date & Time: Saturday, March 31, 9 a.m. Race name: Bunny Run 5K Location: Independent Presbyterian Church 4738 Walnut Grove Road Contact: www.racesonline.com

Date & Time: Saturday, Feb. 3, 9 a.m. Race name: Mike Cody 4-Miler Location: Rhodes College Contact: www.racesonline.com Date & Time: Race name: Location: Contact:

Date & Time: Saturday, April 7, 9 a.m. Race name: Margie McDowell 5K Location: Bellevue Junior High School 575 S. Bellevue Contact: www.raceonline.com

Saturday, Feb. 10, 9 a.m.

Valentine 10K and 5K Bartlett Baptist Church 3465 Kirby Whitten Road See ad on facing page.

Date & Time: Saturday, April 14, 9 a.m. Race name: Grizz Fit 5K Location: FedEx Forum, 191 Beale Street Contact: www.racesonline.com

Date & Time: Sunday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m. Race name: Winter Off-Road Series 8+K Location: Nesbit Park (Stanky Creek), Bartlett Contact: www.memphisrunners.com

Date & Time: Sunday, April 15, 2 p.m. Race name: Earth Day 5K Location: Shelby Farms Park Contact: www.racesonline.com

Date & Time: Saturday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m. Race name: Frosty 5K Location: Overton Park Contact: www.racesonline.com Date & Time: Sunday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m. Race name: Winter Off-Road Series 10K Location: Shelby Farms Park Contact: www.memphisrunners.com

Attention: Fellow Runners!

Do you have some unusual experiences as a runner, or some thoughts about our sport you would like to share? Don’t keep it to yourself — share with your fellow runners. You can contact the editor at any time to discuss potential contributions: 901-246-6477 or brentmanley@yahoo.com. This is your publication. Be an active part of it. – Brent Manley, Editor 38

The 21st Annual

February 10, 2018 9 a.m.

Bartlett Baptist Church

3465 Kirby Whitten Road Bartlett, TN

Memphis Runners Track Club P.O. Box 17981 Memphis, TN 38187-0981

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MEMPHIS, TN Permit No. 960

THE KIDS OF ST. JUDE THANK MEMPHIS RUNNERS TRACK CLUB for contributing to the St. Jude Memphis Marathon ® Weekend! Special thanks go to those responsible for race day planning and operations: Course Director

Terry Connell Course Director

George Higgs

Asst. Race Director

Mike Johnson

Mike Rickert

Jessica Suzore Sherri Tagg

Course Director

Course Ops

Elite Athletes

Don Baldock

Jack Daniels

Andrew Hoard

Joe Knack

Wain Rubenstein

Alyssa Boler

Mark Davis

Rob Hunter

Jeff Lehr

Roger Schlichter

Julianne Tutko

Phillip Branch

Amanda Drogmiller

Rob Malin

Ricky Sisco

Rich Tutko

Ron McCrarey

Kent Smith

Dave Tuttle

Leslee McKnight

Steve Spakes

Twyla Waters

Warren McWhirter

Steve Stone

Melissa Williams

Rhonda Pearsall

Dave Strong

Larry Wright

Start Line

Food & Beverage Hydration Stations

Course Ops

Sag Shuttles

Course Director

Nancy Brewton

O’Neal Ellis

Joe Coffelt

Rami Ghattas

Super Course Monitor Finish Line

Wayne Conley Course Director

Medical Services Super Course Monitor

Nutashia Hall

Information Booth

Suzie Hicks-Hurt Course Director

Medical Services

Logistics & Course Design

Charles Hurst Pace Team

John Hyden Field Doctor

Paul Ireland Spirit Station

Dennis Jackson Course Director

Tonia Jackson Course Director

Sag Shuttles Ecology

Start Line Timing

Medical Services

Food & Beverage Course Director

Race Director

Radio Communication Bike Team Leader Course Director Start Line Timing

Food & Beverage

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR ON DECEMBER Jayceon

age 4, sickle cell disease

Gear Check Volunteers Volunteers

Pace Team Ecology

Neighborhoods Security

1, 2018

Mark Baker