The Roadrunner - July/August 2019 by Memphis Runners Track Club

THE ROADRUNNER A Publication of the Memphis Runners Track Club www. memphisrunners. com

July-August 2019 â&#x20AC;¢ Vol. 39, No. 6

Big Splash in Millington -

Record turnout for the 10th Navy 10 Nautical Miler Read all about it on page 6.

THE ROADRUNNER

In This Issue From the Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Desk

Message from the President (by John Payne) Nutrition on the Run (by Ashley Ludlow) A publication of the Memphis Runners Track Club July-August 2019 Vol. 39, No. 6

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10 Nautical Miler just keeps on growing (by Mason Gillan)

The least you can do (by Joel Lyons)

Those friendly Swedish miles (by Rob Rayder)

The courage of Michelle Campbell (by Krista Martin)

Marathon Results (compiled by Millie Jackson)

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From the Editor’s Desk Brent Manley Experience is a dim lamp which only lights the one who bears it.

active duty military men and women in South Korea ran what was called the 2019 Navy 10 Nautical Miler Shadow Run. I was disappointed to miss the race this year because it has a special place in my heart, not just because my streak of running them all was broken. My late father was a Navy officer aboard the USS Indiana during World War II. Two of his brothers also served in the Navy during that war. My brother Donald retired from the Navy 10 years ago after 22 years of service. As I ran in the sweltering conditions today, I gave thought to my own military service, brief though it was. In 1970 I was living in New Orleans and had just earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Loyola University. Not long after that, I received a letter from the Selective Service System advising me that I was eligible to be drafted into the U.S. Army. There was, of course, a strong likelihood that I would end up in Vietnam. I could have enlisted in some other branch of the armed services to possibly avoid Vietnam, but I decided to go with the flow. I went for a medical checkup, which determined that I was fit to serve, so I was listed as 1-A, a hot prospect. The next step was the national lottery that determined who would be drafted. A person’s lottery number was based on the month and day of his birth. I found that the lottery number for Nov. 9 put me in the likely-to-be-picked category. Draft day came, I was picked and eventually sent to Fort Polk, near Leesville LA, as a U.S. Army private. I tested well in language aptitude and was told that after basic training, I would be heading to the Defense Language Institute at Fort Bliss in El Paso TX. You can guess the language. I did not run often while I was in the Army –

— Louis-Ferdinand Celine

There in heart

I’m starting this column on a Friday afternoon in June, cutting it close for the deadline of this issue of the Roadrunner. I just got back from about 30 minutes of running in the heat and humidity. I went out to run despite the conditions because I needed a bit of me time to think about what to write in this essay. For most of the run, I was lamenting the fact that I missed participating in the Navy 10 Nautical Miler for the first time since the inaugural event on June 7, 2010. This year, Navy Support Activity MidSouth in Millington was celebrating the 10th anniversary of that first race. I was in on the beginning of the unique race because it was announced in the Roadrunner of April 2010. Somehow, I learned about the Navy’s plans and drove out to the Navy base to talk to the two principals in the creation of the race: Lt Cdr Isabelle Rico (Detter at the time) and Capt. Doug McGowen, installation commander. The Navy was dealing with the cancellation of the Blue Angel Marathon in Pensacola FL because of damage inflicted by Hurricane Ivan and collectively feeling left out as the only major branch of the armed forces without a signature race (the Air Force, Marine Corps and Army all have their names on major races). Isabelle at first lobbied for reviving the Blue Angel Marathon, but that wasn’t feasible, so she suggested establishing a race measured in nautical miles. The idea took off from there and has grown from its modest beginnings to a must-do event. This year’s turnout was a record 1,561. The inaugural Navy 10 Nautical Miler featured a satellite race of the same distance in Afghanistan. This year,

... Navy 10 Nautical Miler ... has a special place in my heart ...

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A Message from the President By John Payne I know I mentioned it in the June issue, but I will mention it again. It’s hard to believe that I have been president for this great running club for two years – and for the second time. I know I have said it many times, but I can’t say it enough: I wouldn’t have been able to make it the past two years without the help of our hard-working board. I am always amazed at how hard our board works, always doing whatever it takes to get everything done so on race day it all seems like it just handles itself. I’m writing this in mid-June. Come the end of the month, we will have elected a new president and vice president and I am sure they will do as well – probably better – than I did. Speaking of elections, on June 30 at 2 p.m., we will hold our annual board of director elections and summer quarterly meeting at Shelby Farms Park, Pavilion 7. We will have a cookout and a speaker (yet to be named) and plenty of drinks for everyone. Bring the family and enjoy the day at Shelby Farms. It will also give you the chance to meet some fellow runners and volunteers who make MRTC so successful. Everything is free, so you have no excuse for missing the event. Please try to join us. As we run into the summer, the road race series will be kicking off. This is one of, if not the best, bargains in running. For $75 (for members) or $100 (for non-members, but the price includes a membership) you get 10 races, five different distances, a shirt, a custom timing shoe tag to keep, entry to our Holiday Party in January, and if you run one of each distance or six races you get a finisher garment (always a surprise until the Holiday Party). We will be doing the RRS Clinic presented by MRTC and Coach Kevin Leathers of Can’t Stop Endurance again this year. Kevin will go over a course preview, strategy for each race, tips for managing logistics of each race,

how to incorporate the RRS into your training plan and, probably most important with the RRS, how to avoid injury throughout the series. This should be a very informative clinic for new runners and seasoned runners. You don’t want to miss this. Go to our website for more details as to location and time. Also new for this year is the 5K course. It will be in the exact same location but running the opposite direction. We hope this will prevent that long run up Southern directly into the sun. If you like the change you can thank Jennifer Dunn Moon. She suggested it last year and we thought it was a great idea, so we moved forward with it. Also coming up in July is the start of the Women Run/Walk Memphis program. I talked about this last month but wanted to mention it again. Under the able leadership of Allison Andrassy and Anne Forbus, we will kick the program off on June 24 with the expo where you can meet your coaches and visit with our sponsors and other vendors. If you haven’t signed up, you should head over to our website and sign up and encourage your friends to sign up with you. I can’t write my last letter without saying a huge thanks to all our regular volunteers. Just like I wouldn’t have been able to do my job as president without the help of the board, we wouldn’t be able to do such a good job at all the MRTC races and the events we are hired for without the help of the volunteers who come out to make the races happen. I am always impressed by how our hard-working volunteers come out week after week in the cold, heat, rain, snow, sleet, whatever the conditions are, just because they love the running club and community that much and they want to help it succeed.

I am always impressed by our hard-working volunteers ...

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Ashley Ludlow

MS, RD, CSG, ACE-CHC, LDN, FAND

The Health Benefits of Oatmeal

Whether it is winter or summer, one of my favorite breakfast foods is oatmeal. I have many fond memories of my mom cooking oatmeal for my sisters and me on chilly mornings and how it would warm me up from the inside out. My favorite way to eat it back then was with sugar and milk, now I prefer it with a touch of brown sugar and with blueberries and pecans. I am also fond of cold, overnight oats mixed with fruits and grains. Now that I am grown, I am thankful that one of my favorite breakfast foods is actually quite healthy for me. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had a bowl of oatmeal in a while, here are five reasons why you should add it back into your breakfast rotation. 1. Boosts Energy - Oatmeal is a nutrition powerhouse, perfect for runners. It has a good number of carbohydrates, and your body needs carbs to keep its energy levels up. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where oatmeal can come in handy. Low fat and relatively low calorie, a single bowl of oatmeal can help to boost your energy levels (very important in the morning) while not loading your body with fat. Pair a small bowl of oatmeal topped with chopped up fresh fruit and nuts with a glass of milk to give your muscles the tools necessary to rebuild while giving your muscles a head start on post-workout muscle recovery. 2. Prevents Diabetes -It is an excellent source of whole grains. One cup of old-fashioned oatmeal provides you with two of the three recommended daily servings of whole grains. Eating more whole grain foods such as oatmeal can even help you reduce your risk of diabetes. The soluble fiber in oatmeal helps your body slow down the absorption of

carbohydrates from food, therefore slowing down the rise in blood sugar after eating. According to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Advisory Committee Report, studies show people who eat more whole grains are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes. 3. Helps with Weight Loss - Oatmeal helps decrease your appetite because it is full of soluble fiber. Soluble fiber dissolves in water, which delays the emptying of your stomach, keeping you full for longer periods of time. This is very beneficial if you are trying to eat less. Also, cholecystokinin, a hunger-fighting hormone, is increased with the oatmeal compound betaglucan. A 2016 study published in the journal Nutrition Reviews found satiety increased as a result of eating foods containing beta-glucan, like oatmeal. Compared to eggs, bread and yogurt, oatmeal has a much higher satiety value, which means that you feel fuller longer when you eat oatmeal for breakfast. 4. Fights Colon Cancer - Oatmeal is full of both soluble and insoluble fiber, and a high-fiber diet can be beneficial when it comes to reducing the risk of colorectal cancer. Insoluble fiber has a laxative effect and adds bulk to the stool, which prevents constipation. Insoluble fiber attracts water and passes through the digestive tract easily, speeding the passage of food and waste. And according to the American Cancer Association, insoluble fiber helps the body to fight against bile acids, and their toxicity, which helps to lower the risks of cancer and helps to promote good colon health. A 2011 study published in the British Medical Journal found that total fiber intake,

was strongly associated with a reduction in colon cancer. For every 10 grams of fiber consumed there was a 10 percent decreased risk in colon cancer. The more fiber people ate, the more risk reduction was found. 5. Boosts Heart Health - Oatmeal’s soluble fiber helps with heart health. The soluble fiber helps to reduce the amount of bad cholesterol in the blood stream. The way this works is the soluble fiber sort of gathers the bad cholesterol to itself while traveling through the body, then takes the bad cholesterol with it as it leaves your body. Oatmeal also contains both calcium and potassium, which are known to reduce blood pressure numbers. A 2016 study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that consumption of oats and rye, because of their soluble fiber, was associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease. To get the best nutritional bang for your buck, I recommend oats with the least amount of processing – for example, oat groats and steel-cut oats. Oat groats consist of the hulled but unflattened and unchopped oat

kernels. Steel-cut oats are the same as oat groats, except for being chopped with steel blades. Old-fashioned oats are chopped, steamed and rolled to give them their flatter shape. Quick and instant oatmeal usually have their oat bran—the layer of the grain that’s just beneath the hull—removed. Many vitamins and much of the oat’s fiber are contained within the bran, and so its removal is particularly problematic when it comes to nutritional value. Oat groats, steel-cut oats, and, to a slightly lesser extent, old-fashioned or rolled oats would be your best choices here, with quick and instant oatmeal usually being less nourishing because of further processing and the removal of their bran. Traditionally a breakfast food, oatmeal can be eaten any time of the day by mixing it into meatloaves, muffins, or even by seasoning it with spices to make excellent spicy oat-crusted baked chicken breasts. Another great way to eat oatmeal is to carry it with you on your long runs. Not in a bowl of course, but by trying these great energy-packed bars, just perfect for the trails.

HEALTHY 5-INGREDIENT GRANOLA BARS Author: Minimalist Baker PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 5 minutes TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes Servings: 10 (bars)

Place oats, almonds and dates in a large mixing bowl – set aside. Warm honey and peanut butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir and pour over oat mixture and then mix, breaking up the dates to disperse throughout. Once thoroughly mixed, transfer to an 8x8-inch baking dish or other small pan lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper so they lift out easily. (A loaf pan might work but will yield thicker bars // adjust size of pan if altering batch size). Press down firmly until uniformly flattened - I use something flat, like a drinking glass, to press down and really pack the bars, which helps them hold together better. Cover with parchment or plastic wrap and let firm up in fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes. Remove bars from pan and chop into 10 even bars (or 9 squares // as original recipe is written). Store in an airtight container for up to a few days. I kept mine in the freezer to keep them extra fresh, but it isn’t necessary.

Category: Breakfast, Snack Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan Freezer-Friendly 1 month Does it keep? 3-4 Days

Ingredients

1 heaping cup packed dates (pitted deglet noor or medjool) 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar (or honey if not vegan) 1/4 cup creamy salted natural peanut butter or almond butter 1 cup roasted unsalted almonds (loosely chopped, see instructions for roasting nuts) 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free for GF eaters) Chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, banana chips, vanilla, etc. (optional additions)

Instructions

Process dates in a food processor until small bits remain (about 1 minute). It should form a “dough” like consistency. (Mine rolled into a ball.) Optional step: Toast your oats (and almonds if raw) in a 350-degree F (176 C) oven for 10-15 minutes or until slightly golden brown. Otherwise, leave them raw – I prefer the toasted flavor.

Nutrition Per Serving (1 of 10 bars) Calories: 217; Fat: 8g; Saturated fat: 1g; Carbohydrates: 31g; Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 19g; Protein: 6g 5

10 Years of 10 Nautical Miles By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mason Gillan

U.S. Navy Photos

MILLINGTON, Tenn. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; On Sunday, June 2, The Navy 10 Nautical Miler celebrated 10 years, with substantial growth and national recognition Sunday. This year, 1,561 participants met at the starting line and took part in the 10-year tradition. Runners started outside the North N-82 Gym, traveled through Naval Support Activity (NSA) MidSouth, and then crossed the finish line close to where they began. The race also featured a mini-miler for military children, who could participate in a one-mile course the day before the main event. In addition to the standard 10 nautical mile race held in Millington, active duty men and women stationed in South Korea completed the official 2019 Navy 10 Nautical Miler Shadow Run and earned their anchors. As the first sanctioned race measured in nautical miles, the course can prove challenging for runners used to pacing land miles. The distance of 10 nautical miles holds special meaning for sailors. It represents the distance from a ship to the horizon line when out to sea; a distance our military battled when they stormed Normandy in June of 1944. The distance is equivalent to 11.5 land miles,

making the race longer than a 10K and shorter than a half marathon. Leigh Sumner of Newton Grove NC placed first

Runners in a pace group enjoying their Sunday-morning run in the Navy 10 Nautical Miler 6

in the Hand Cycle division with a time of 53:00:51. She said the race was special to her because her brother had attended Air Traffic Control A-School at the installation when it served as an air station in the 1980s. “To walk where he walked during this race and think about him being here back then was very sentimental for me,” said Sumner. Race Director Stephanie Blakey said she was proud to be at the helm when the race celebrated such a major milestone. “As we celebrated the 10th anniversary of the race, I spent a lot of time reflecting on how far the race has come. From just a few hundred local runners to hosting more than 1,500 runners from across the country and around the world; it’s humbling to be a part of that. My focus every year has been to raise the bar and ensure A runner in the Navy 10 Nautical Miler takes water from two enthusiastic we provide our runners with a fun and volunteers. challenging experience while celebrating the Navy spirit.” unique way of connecting with the community and “I am extremely proud of the hard work our team telling the Navy and NSA Mid-South story.” put into hosting this race,” said Capt. Alonza Ross, More photos on page 9. Commanding Officer NSA Mid-South. “It was our own

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By Joel Lyons, PT, OCS Minimalist Strength Training

ABDOMINAL CRUNCHES

I’ve written about most major body parts and how to keep them protected, flexible and strong. Now, considering the majority of all runners I know, I will suggest the minimal quantity of strengthening exercises to keep the runner fit. If you don’t think you have time for a full-blown comprehensive exercise session, at least try to do these important ones. I will also try to give options with a minimal amount of equipment and with equipment that you have at a gym.

Sure, planks are great, but many people can’t do them appropriately. I suggest simple crunches. Lie on your back with your hands behind your head. Contract your abdominals first then slowly bring your head up followed by your shoulders, upper back, and shoulder blades in that order. The most important form advice is to maintain a space between your chin and your chest about the size of your fist. Do this throughout the crunch. Many people get to the top of the crunch and their chin is touching their chest. The second important advice is to do this exercise slowly. Just jerking yourself up and falling back to the start position doesn’t accomplish a lot. Sure, slow going is tougher, but it is much better to do and avoid problems. You can simply do fewer repetitions until you can handle a good amount such as 50 to 100.

SQUATS

Squats are exercises that give you the most bang for your buck. They work almost your entire lower extremity with a major emphasis on the quads and the glutes. One of the most important precautions is to avoid allowing your knees to go in front of your toes. For the novice, a simple way to practice good squat form is to start by sitting on a rigid chair that allows your hips and knees each to be at close to 90 degrees. Then, with your hands stretched out in front of you, simply stand up. Next, just sit down, but do it in a controlled manner. Don’t plop down. Slowly lower yourself. You very likely will use form in which your knees stay behind your toes. As you get stronger, remove the chair and try to continue the same form. It definitely will be tougher, and many people revert to poor form. Concentrate on good form and maybe watch yourself in a mirror. If you can do it with good form, add holding a weight; dumbbells or kettle bells are a good way to start.

BRIDGES

Bridges are very simple to begin with but can be advanced to be very difficult. The basic bridge has you lying on your back with knees bent to 90 degrees. Simply raise your buttocks until your body is straight between your knees and your shoulders. At the top position, give an extra isometric squeeze to the glutes and hold for three seconds. Do about 30 reps. When that gets easy, keep one leg raised about 18 inches off the floor. Then perform the

PUSH-UPS

bridge. Another level of difficulty is to put both legs on an exercise ball and do a bridge. The instability of the ball makes even more muscles work to keep you stable. Finally, when that is not enough, put only one leg on the exercise ball and the other raised 12 inches above the ball. Try a bridge in that position. It is very difficult because of the instability.

Standard pushups are great for building chest and triceps while also giving you the benefits of a plank. Try to lower yourself so that your elbows flex to 90 degrees. If these are too tough, do them with your knees on the floor and have them flexed to 90 degrees. Keep your body perfectly straight as you do the push up. In other words, don’t have your butt sticking up in the air.

ROWS

CALF RAISES

This is a simple exercise if you have the equipment in a gym. Don’t use the rowing machine, which is for a cardio workout. I’m referring to the machine that you sit on and put your chest against a pad in front of you. Row with the appropriate weight. Keep your elbows up high so that they are parallel with your shoulders. This has the benefit of working the biceps and the posterior shoulder girdle, an important muscle group to keep you upright when running. The simplest way to do this at home is with a dumbbell. Kneel with one knee on a dining room chair or something similar. Bend over until your back is almost parallel with the floor. Have one hand on the chair seat and the other one holding the dumbbell below you. Again, row keeping the elbow out to your side so that it is parallel with your shoulder. Pull it up and lower slowly.

Raise up on both tip toes and take three seconds to lower. You don’t have to lower them off a ledge. Doing them on the floor is good enough. If that is too easy, do it on one leg at a time. When you want it tougher, hold a weight in your hand and raise up on one leg. Always take three seconds to lower.

HAMSTRING CURLS

This is easy to do at the gym. Do the seated ham curl or the prone one (lying on your stomach). Do it slowly. At home, the simplest thing is to invest in an ankle weight and lie face down on the bed and curl your leg up. That’s seven simple exercises. If you do them regularly, you will go a long way to keeping your body strong and healthy. Shoot for a minimum of three times a week.

Running with the Heirs of the Vikings By Robert “the Lone Runner” Rayder

The longest journey is the journey inward.

the rest of Europe, Swedes avoided the ravages of the 20th Century that two World Wars and the Cold War fate brought elsewhere to the European continent There is a land found in far-flung reaches of the (and beyond.) Swedes claim to have learned the North where the light of the Summer Sun never fully hard lessons taught by seemingly endless, and often fades. Here the mild breezes of the short fair months pointless, bloody wars scattered throughout their past. drive away the last remnants of a long and brutal Warfare dominated the country’s history prior to the winter. The ice and darkness that ruled here so long 19th Century. In those violent times, the various Nordic are replaced with temperate days of golden light, nations took turns tearing each other apart. By the shimmering lakes and bountiful life. It is the land 1800s, they all had finally had enough! of fairy tales and That’s about all dreams. It is a world I knew about the that radiates hope and place, except for beauty from every the fact that they sparkling corner. made a pretty decent This is the land meatball dish and of the Nordics, where every year they gave once the brave Vikings out a much-coveted set sail into the prize named after a unforgiving Northern fellow named Nobel. Seas to find new lands It was a blank spot on and bring glory to the world map, and themselves and their that simple fact made people. They were me long to visit the the terrors of Western place and fill in the Europe and showed all the details. little mercy to those Fortunately, there they encountered. was a readymade They would shape the excuse for me to drag fates of all those they my family to a new touched, for better or continent. It was the for worse. Stockholm Marathon. For me, this was a Stockholm, the land made up largely of capital of Sweden, unknowns. Like most is a city built on an people, I had heard of archipelago of islands Sweden. Unlike in the joined together by Viking days, however, an elaborate series of today’s Sweden bridges and tunnels. has been a nation at The city stands peace for centuries. astride the meeting Far different than Rebecca and Christina Rayder with their 5K finisher medals. place of the sparkling — Dag Hammarskjold

fresh waters of Lake Malaran and the Baltic Sea. The union of these two mighty waters has led to the formation of literally thousands of islands surrounded by deep-water channels. Giant ships cruise right into the heart of the city nearly every day, as they have for centuries. Travelling between islands outside of the city limits often requires the assistance of a boat or a ship. Inside the city, however, the bridges keep things flowing rather well. It’s easy to forget the deep cool waters that separate the different bodies of land as visitors and locals alike pass seamlessly from one island to the next. Thus, much of Stockholm is built on beautiful waterways, and the resultant “canals” (actually deep-water tributaries) has led some to dub the city, “The Venice of the North.” There are colorfully painted brick homes, cobblestone streets, gold-clad palaces and towering spirals that decoratively adorn Renaissance-era cathedrals, each of which proclaim histories centuries older than almost anything we have here in the US. Things there are infused with a sense of deep time and speak to the tribulations and triumphs of men and women over a vast swath of human history. It is not hard to imagine why the marathon there has a reputation for extreme beauty and is often considered the crown jewel of European marathons. Thus, there was little doubt about which marathon would serve as my European debut. My family and I had never flown across the Atlantic Ocean. Honestly, from the air the frigid waters of the fabled North Atlantic looked no different than those found in other oceans. But these waters were different, at least for me. My ancestors had braved these same waters centuries before, travelling in small wooden ships across an unimaginably vast and dangerous sea in hopes of finding a better life in the new world. Now I was taking my family the other way, back to the home of those brave (or perhaps simply desperate) men and women. The author with his wife, Christina, on the grass at Olympic Stadium in Stockholm. 14

Again, from the air, Europe too was a very different from home. The towns spread out in neat spirals with spokes radiating from city centers like giant wheels. The cities edges were discrete, often suddenly ending at some invisible line where the incredibly green countryside would start abruptly, leaving the multi-story city dwellings standing like some urban-rural dividing wall. As organized and predictable as European towns were in design, the parcels of farmland were riotously random, so unlike the squares, rectangles and circles found nearly everywhere in rural North America. The European plots came in every shape and size and shimmered in the gentle sunshine with countless different shades of green (depending on the crop.) The land looked like some celestial mosaic adorned in a vibrant green stained-glass work of art. At last we arrived in Stockholm and made our way from the distant airport into the city proper. Again, this was a world of the familiar and the strange. Swedish signs are not intuitive to me, with the overabundance of vowels, strange dots and dashes in super-long and complicated words, and an inexplicable love for the letter “V.” Not to mention that traffic funneled through a city built in the middle ages is not all that efficient, and the locals are not too keen on

drivers unable to make their way through the traffic maze. Still, we found our way to a place called Nacka Strand (pronounced “knock-ah strond”) and rather ominously translates into English as “Neck Beach.” It is a scenic place situated on the Baltic Sea side of town and conveniently close to a ferry line that leads right to the center of the city. It is also a little more rural than most of Stockholm proper, offering Chris and me ample opportunity to safely run in the various green spaces and roadways without fear of being run over. Honestly, we need not have worried. Stockholm’s oldest districts are filled with ancient roads ill equipped to support modern automobiles. Pedestrian roads abound inside and outside the city proper. In fact, the network of green lines and “pedestrian only” roadways is almost as vast as the automobile-friendly infrastructure. Stockholmers run and ride bikes up and down the steep hills around the city in impressive numbers. Thus, when we signed up for a 5K prior to the marathon, I was not at all that surprised to see huge numbers of locals there. This was a race designed to include the average Swede in the marathon festivities. It reminded me of Memphis, where some races attract multiple generations of participants from the same

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Chris Rayder with his mom in Stockholm. family. Young children would run with their parents and grandparents. I felt a familiarity that made me proud of both cities. We, too, are a running town. However, any similarities ended there. The 5K course was a hastily put together affair. It ran over service roads and gravel trails situated around the Olympic stadium. Runners had to dodge horse droppings, ruts and puddles all along the way, standing in sharp contrast to the carefully planned and regulated courses found at home. The ending was spectacular, however, including a final lap around the track at Olympic Stadium, just like the finish of the marathon. Names were flashed up on the digital scoreboard complete with a flag representing their country of origin and their time. A small finisher’s medal was given out and people were basically left to their own devices after that. Chris and I decided to stay on the historic infield until the race ended. No one seemed to mind. Chris ran well and scored a sub-16-minute finish placing him third overall. Given such a large field, I assumed there would be some sort of awards ceremony for the fastest runners After all, this race had hundreds of participants with a plethora of talented runners. I was wrong. When I asked a volunteer about awards (it seems nearly everyone in Stockholm can speak English), he looked at me incredulously and said, “This is all just for fun. There will be awards for the top three men and women in tomorrow’s race.” I guess they never heard of age-group awards. The next afternoon, Chris and I made our way back to Olympic stadium for “the real event.” In Europe (and many other places) races traditionally start near noon rather than in the early morning as the custom in the US. I’m used to getting up and running first thing, so I found sleeping in and eating breakfast a bit strange. Not that it mattered all that much. In Sweden, even as far south as Stockholm, it never really gets that dark in June. A few hundred miles to the north lies the Arctic Circle and the land of the midnight sun, where the sun never sets at all. Here, even at midnight, the sun’s glow can be seen just beyond the horizon. It might best be described as a midnight twilight, much too bright to see even the brightest stars. This otherworldly light, even in the deadest of night, might be just a little too dark to read by, but just barely so.

But the twilight midnight sun didn’t matter either. The proper sunset was just before 10 p.m. and the sun rose again at about 3 a.m. Even the “dark” hours were hardly enough to really get any sleep. So, running at noon, or any other time for that matter, was all the same to me. The time on the clock was a construct with little use in a world of perpetual sunshine. Chris was seeded in the elite corral, a real treat for him considering some of the best professional runners from around the world were coming to compete. My son is hardly a professional runner but running with the pros could afford him a unique opportunity to learn a thing or two. As for me, I was seeded way, way back in the pack. This didn’t really surprise me given the amazing fitness levels of the Swedes. But I must admit that I am used to a mid-pack seeding, at least at the start. I almost always start fast and usually crash somewhere along the way. Despite the obvious recipe for disaster, this crazy approach is my best strategy. Every now and then 17

I don’t crash at all and have a great race. The reward is definitely worth the risk. Anyway, I figured this was my best chance for a great race this season, considering that the low humidity and mild temperatures were a welcome relief from the heat training I had been putting down during the early Memphis summer. Memphis, in the brutal grip of its ever-present summer heat wave, teaches distance runners how to endure suffering, often with big payoffs in the fall. My thinking was ... maybe I could cash my chips in a little early here in Stockholm. So I entered my assigned coral at the back and slowly made my way forward using the various pace groups as guides until I felt I was near a spot where I could hang on, at least at first. My wife and daughters stayed at the hotel for the start of this race and were delighted to see Chris on live TV stretching and going through his usual prerace rituals just behind the favored runners in the elite coral. My family took still shots of the TV screen that highlighted Chris’ and his unexpected “celebrity” status. I waited patiently for the start of the race, sitting far back in the field. There was a lot of electropop music blaring from loudspeakers and calls in both Swedish and English for people to, “Put your hands in the air.” Everyone around me clapped in unison to the tune, clearly familiar with whatever song was being broadcast. I, unfortunately, was clueless as to what to do and just watched everyone else … mostly. Maybe I clapped a little. There was nothing like a national anthem I could discern before the race, as is typical in most North American races. There was just some live singing of an English language pop tune and a countdown. I was pretty sure that the Swedish national anthem would not be in English. Then the race started. The leaders and elites ran ahead while the crowds behind them first walked, then jogged then ran past the start line. The crowds were thick, as is the case in many big-city races, and I had no choice but to run along at the pace of those around me. I hoped I hadn’t made a mistake pushing so far forward. The energy along the race course was electric. The crowds were shouting something that sounded like “Hey Yah” to my ears but was actually the Swedish term “Heja!” which means pretty much … “Hey You.” The spectators would repeat it over and over and over, “Heja, Heja, Heja!” encouraging us to keep on running.

I ran through the historic streets at a faster than typical pace but hardly felt the strain. It was raining and windy at points, which only strengthened my resolve to run faster to stay warm. If I slowed too much, the wind would cut right through me. I had to keep up my relatively aggressive pace just to avoid freezing. Chris, on the other hand, went out with a group of professionals. He clearly was outclassed, but he felt compelled to keep pushing the pace. He was fascinated watching the pros get their personal nutrition bottles at the aid stations and splits being called out from an organized support crew. “This is what it is like to be a marathon professional,” he thought. Pretty cool! He blazed through the half marathon mark at a pace that he would have been proud of if he was running just the half marathon distance. Unfortunately, he was running the full and not a half. A slowdown was inevitable. Chris fell apart over the final miles of the marathon. His heroic efforts in the early miles left him with nothing in the tank to finish the race. He felt terrible but forced himself onward. He was disappointed that he overextended himself, but overall it proved to be a valuable learning experience. Pushing limits and risking failure is the only way to grow and know what is possible. I finally started to feel the strain in the last few miles of my own race. I looked at my watch with around 5K remaining and realized that if I could somehow maintain my pace, I could break the 4:30 mark for the first time in a very long time. I dug in mentally and pushed myself forward. The miles were still painful, but they were not nearly as terrible as I imagined. I actually started passing the some of the people around me. My pace picked up, and I even felt amazing when I finally turned into Olympic Stadium to complete my second race there in as many days. When I saw the clock hanging over the finish line, I knew that I was going to make it. I felt a surge of pride and actually managed a small celebration when I crossed (I usually look for a nice spot to go sprawl out on.) I imagine my feelings at that moment were similar to what the Vikings must have felt like after a successful campaign overseas when they returned home at last. I conquered both my doubts and a difficult course. I risked everything, and it paid off big. It was the fairy tale ending to an amazing race. Heja!

I finally started to feel the strain ...

Fighting On After Cancer By Krista Martin Fearless. That word became Michelle Campbell’s motto when she received a shocking cancer diagnosis last year. In May 2018, Michelle went to see her dentist, Dr. Jodi Rump, at Main Street Dental, for her regularly scheduled cleaning. “We were discussing Memphis in May BBQ-fest when a strange look came over my hygienist’s face. She was taking my blood pressure and it was unusually high, so she took it again and received the same results. However, my blood pressure was normal in my other arm. She and Dr. Rump advised me to go to my doctor and get it checked out, which thankfully, I did.” Six weeks later, Michelle was told by her surgeon, Dr. Ellis, that she had non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer that starts in white blood cells and impacts a patient’s immune system. Dr. Ellis held her hands and told her to grow accustomed to hearing the words ‘Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.’ “He told me, ‘you are going to hear them a lot over the coming weeks, but you don’t need to be afraid,’” she said. Michelle began her chemotherapy treatments at the West Cancer Center and Research Institute after being diagnosed with an aggressive type of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma known as Stage 4 Peripheral T-Cell lymphoma by Dr. Pallera, a Medical Oncologist and Hematologist at West. “My body never exhibited any warning signs, so

I remember walking through the doors and thinking ‘What am I doing here?’ ” she said about entering West for her first round of chemo. At her first appointment with Dr. Pallera, she asked him about running the St. Jude Half Marathon

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in December. He replied that she should probably just interesting people, you name it.” try for the 5K this year. “I smiled and thought, ‘You Michelle will be running again at FIGHT ON this have no idea how strong or fearless I am.’” Campbell Sept. 14, 2019 at Shelby Farms Park in celebration of said. True to her word, she completed that half her cancer journey and all she has overcome. FIGHT marathon only four days after receiving her “no ON raises funds for the University of Tennessee/West evidence of disease” or NED, report. Institute for Cancer Research. Funds are used for Last September, while still going through active discovery, innovation and advancement in the field of treatment, Campbell ran in The West Institute’s FIGHT adult cancer research and patient education, care and ON 5K with her friends, family and co-workers by support. her side. Their team, CBIZ: Fight Fearlessly, named Join Michelle and more than 2,000 others from the in honor of her motto, raised more than $5,000 in the Mid-South in the fight against cancer by registering fight against cancer. “The atmosphere of the race was for FIGHT ON at www.WestFightOn.org. Whether so inspiring and upbeat. The feeling of camaraderie was you cycle, run, walk or donate and cheer us on, you are amazing, and I will never forget seeing my West family showing your support for all those whose lives have of nurses and caretakers there to see me cross the finish been touched by cancer. line,” Campbell said. Campbell found that being outside, walking and running helped keep her energy levels up during her six rounds of Auto Home Life Business Motorcycle chemotherapy. A self-described “avid run-walker,” Campbell participates in local races for the social experience rather than the competition. “It’s not the personal best time or the quickness for me, it’s the journey. I do races and often get distracted by my surroundings, meeting

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there was lots of marching, of course – but I have vivid memories of my final exam, as it were, in basic training. All requirements had been met, but there was one more obstacle to clear. Failure would mean a second go at basic training. We were told that we had to run around a track enough times to go a mile, and we had to do it in our fatigues and combat boots – and finish in 12 minutes or better. Yikes! Add in the miserable heat and humidity of Central Louisiana in August, and it was a daunting challenge.

I knew nothing about running or preparing for such an exercise, but I made it and got to say my goodbyes to Fort Polk. Most clear in my memory is Staff Sgt. Johnson, a large, good-humored man who kept his eyes on me as I made my way around the track. He kept laughing at my lumbering gait and making comments, but I sensed that he was on my side and wanted me to make the required time. I’m planning to run the Navy 10 Nautical Miler next year. When I cross the finish line, I’ll be thinking of my friend Sgt. Johnson.

A Message from the President (continued from page 3)

Speaking of the volunteers, both of these programs (RRS and WRWM) require a large number of volunteers. With the RRS, there is a job for just about anyone. If you have never volunteered, this is a great way to get involved. If you are interested in volunteering for the RRS, WRWM or any races, email Julianne Tutko (mrtc.rrs.volunteers@gmail.com) and she will get you signed up to help out. Now, for those who make fun of me for talking about the weather in every president’s letter, I certainly had to include something about it in my last letter. I hope that by the time you are reading this the temps won’t be too hot yet and we will still have some decent temps to run in. Within a month it will be so hot it won’t matter what time you run so make sure you stay hydrated, slow your pace some, and be careful to not

extend yourself too much. Thanks for being a member of this wonderful running club, and if you have friends who run and aren’t members, encourage them to join. You get discounts on races and at several business in Memphis as well as this fine magazine, which comes out 10 times a year. There are so many running groups in the city that there is at least one group meeting to run just about every day of the week. You can find all our races and the running groups at our website (memphisrunners. com) as well as in the last few pages of this magazine. Feel free to email me with any concerns/suggestions you might have at johncharlespayne@gmail.com. Hope to see you all out at an upcoming race, running or volunteering or maybe even both. 27

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MARATHON RESULTS

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Rock/Creek Scenic City Trail Marathon Chattanooga, TN May 11, 2019 Jonathan Harrison Henderson, TN 5:39:22

Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon Geneva, IL April 13, 2019 Donny Scallions Memphis, TN 3:21:59 Danny Scallions Memphis, TN 3:22:09

Wisconsin Marathon Kenosha, WI May 4, 2019 Glenn Hudnall Memphis, TN

Colorado Marathon Fort Collins, CO May 5, 2019 Brittany Lubeck Memphis, TN Tom Bandler Collierville, TN Sara Estabrook Collierville, TN

Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Cincinnati, OH May 5, 2019 Teresa Allman Lakeland, TN 2:59:38 Alexander Parmley Memphis, TN 4:18:47 Brad Jones Germantown, TN 5:16:37

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Cox Sports Providence Marathon Providence, RI May 5, 2019 Jerry Yates Arlington, TN 5:33:54

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Marathon de Paris Paris, France April 14, 2019 Memphis, TN

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Colfax Marathon Denver, CO May 19, 2019 Mallory Bader Memphis, TN Sudarshan Banjagar Memphis, TN

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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: brentmanley@yahoo.com or 901-246-6477. This is your publication. Be an active part of it. Brent Manley, Editor

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Mountains 2 Beach Marathon Ojai, CA May 26, 2019 Stacy Chick Memphis, TN Don Mulhern Memphis, TN Giedre Krenciute Memphis, TN Brooke Prinzing Memphis, TN

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Thoughts about running Running is nothing more than a series of arguments between the part of your brain that wants to stop and the part that wants to keep going.

Our running shoes have magic in them – the power to transform a bad day into a good day, frustration into speed, self-doubt into confidence and chocolate cake into muscle. — Mina Samuels, author of “Run Like a Girl.”

The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare.

Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they’ve got a second. — William James

We all have dreams. In order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, selfdiscipline and effort. — Jesse Owens, Olympic Gold Medalist

Be somebody nobody thought you could be.

Don’t stop when you’re tired. Stop when you’re done.

— Anon

Some of the world’s greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible — Doug Larson, English gold medalist

Running is alone time that lets my brain unspool the tangles that build up over days. — Rob Haneisen

Thanks to Sprouts for supporting the 2019 Road Race Series and the 2020 Winter Off-Road Series.

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 or Kalmac220@gmail.com Angie McCoy, 901-233-0168 or anggail09@gmail.com Run: Sea Isle Park Runners Time: 5:30 p.m. Place: McWherter Senior Center 1355 Estate Drive Distance: 1 mile-5K Contact: Sea Isle Park Runners Facebook group Notes: One mile loop around Sea Isle Park and two miles of hills in wooded neighborhood east of the park. Beautiful and safe course!

Monday afternoon

Run: Salty Dogs of

Run: FIT4MOM Run Club Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Visitor Center at Shelby Farms Park (6903 Great View Drive North) Distance: 5K training Contact: Amy Earnest amykearnest@gmail.com or visit www.memphis.fit4mom.com 8-wk session March 19th - May 12th

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: Miles Durfey 901-387-7475

Bardog Tavern

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: Shannon Chisenga, 215-834-4687 or shannon.chisenga@blkmenrun.com

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Wednesday morning

Run: Fleet Feet Time: 6 p.m. Fleet Feet hosts individualized Run: Southaven Striders speedwork sessions including track Time: 6 a.m. and tempo workouts for runners Place: Central Park in Southaven who want to get a little quicker. (Tchulahoma ent., east side of park) No fees. Distance: 3-5 miles (9- 12-minute miles) Contact: Kyle McCoy, 901-299-8630 or Contact: Feb at 901-761-0078 or lovetorun@fleetfeetmemphis.com 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 Run: Bartlett UMC Time: 6 p.m. Place: Bartlett United Methodist Church, 5676 Stage Road; group meets in the gym lobby Distance: Varies Contact: Sam Thompson, 901-386-2724 or sthompson@bartlettumc.org Run: Bartlett Run Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: W.J. Freeman Park, 2629 Bartlett Blvd. Distance: 4-6 miles Contact: Paul “Spunky” Ireland h. 901-388-5009 c. 901-826-7496 or paulireland@att.net

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

Run: Sea Isle Park Runners Time: 6 p.m. Place: McWherter Senior Center 1355 Estate Drive Distance: 1 mile-5K Contact: Sea Isle Park Runners Facebook group Notes: One mile loop around Sea Isle Park and two miles of hills in wooded neighborhood east of the park. Beautiful and safe course!

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 Memphis Marathon. Check website or Facebook page for location and time. Join us! 901-722-8797 for more info. Run: Black Men Run Memphis Time: 6 a.m. Place: Code Enforcement, Farm Road at Mullins Station Distance: Varies Contact: Shannon Chisenga, 215-834-4687 or shannon.chisenga@blkmenrun.com Run: Fleet Feet Time: 7 a.m. Place: 4530 Poplar (Laurelwood Center) Fleet Feet hosts long runs on Saturday mornings geared toward upcoming races. Many distance options are available. Call 901-761-0078 or email lovetorun@fleetfeetmemphis.com for more information. 33

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.

Run: FIT4MOM Run Club Time: 8 a.m. Location: Visitor Center at Shelby Farms Park (6903 Great View Dr. N) Distance: 5K training Contact: Amy Earnes amykearnest@gmail.com or visit www.memphis.fit4mom.com 8-wk session March 19th - May 12th Run: Run & Play Time and Place: meet the first Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. at various locations in town (see website for each month’s location) This group is geared for moms with strollers and/or toddlers. Info: www.seemommyrun.com/tn/ 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 651-1065 or Brandy Heckmann 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 Sat. a.m. 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: Sunday, Aug. 11, 7 a.m. Race name: E.J. Goldsmith Jr. Memorial Road Race Series 1st 5-Miler Location: Freeman Park, Bartlett Contact: www.racesonline.com

Date & Time: Tuesday, June 25, 6 p.m. Race name: Bud Mile Location: Rhodes College Track Contact: www.memphisrunners.com Date & Time: Saturday, June 29, 8 a.m. Race name: Hagar Center 5K Location: Shelby Farms Park Contact: www.racesonline.com

Date & Time: Saturday, Aug. 17, 8 a.m. Race name: Celebrate Munford 5K Location: Centennial Park, Munford Contact: See ad on page 28.

Date & Time: Saturday, July 13, 7 a.m. Race name: Hope 5K Location: Hope Church 8500 Walnut Grove Road, Cordova Contact: See ad on page 18.

Date & Time: Sunday, Aug. 25, 7 a.m. Race name: E.J. Goldsmith Jr. Memorial Road Race Series 2nd 5-Miler Location: W.J. Freeman Park in Bartlett Contact: wwwmemphisrunners.com

Date & Time: Sunday, July 14, 7 a.m. Race name: E.J. Goldsmith Jr. Memorial Road Race Series 1st 5K Location: Cancer Survivors Park (East end of Audubon Park) Contact: www.memphisrunners.com

Date & Time Sunday, Sept. 8, 7 a.m. Race name: E.J. Goldsmith Jr. Memorial Road Race Series 1st 10K Location: Shelby Farms Park Contact: www.memphisrunners.com

Date & Time: Saturday, July 20, 8 a.m. Race name: Mug Mile Location: Wolf River Blvd. near intersection with Kimbrough Contact: See ad on page 26.

Date & Time: Saturday, Sept. 14, 8 a.m. Race name: Eye Opener 5K PJ Run Location: Houston Levee Park 9777 Wolf River Blvd. Contact: See ad on page 30.

Date & Time: Sunday, July 28, 7 a.m. Race name: E.J. Goldsmith Jr. Memorial Road Race Series 2nd 5K Location: Cancer Survivors Park (east end of Audubon Park) Contact: www.memphisrunners.com

Date & Time: Sunday, Sept. 22, 7 a.m. Race name: E.J. Goldsmith Jr. Memorial Road Race Series 2nd 10K Location: Shelby Farms Park Contact: www.memphisrunners.com Date & Time: Saturday, Sept. 28, 8 a.m. Race name: Judge Freeman Marr Panther Pride 5K Location: Freeman Park, Bartlett Contact: www.racesonline.com

Date & Time: Saturday, Aug. 3, 9 a.m. Race name: Miles for Melanoma 5K Location: Shelby Farms Park Contact: See ad on page 25. Date & Time: Saturday, Aug. 10, 8 a.m. Race name: Elvis Presley 5K Location: Graceland, 3764 Elvis Presley Blvd. Contact: See ad on page 16.

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Courage Personified: Read about Michelle Campbell's odyssey and the FIGHTON 5K starting on page 21.

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