The Roadrunner - May 2019 by Memphis Runners Track Club

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

May 2019 â&#x20AC;¢ Vol. 39, No. 4

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 May 2019 Vol. 39, No. 4

E.J. Goldsmith Jr. Memorial Road Race Series

Girls on the Run (by Meagan Nichols)

Two inspiring runners (by Jon Neal) Mug Mile's big change (by Joel Lyons)

Madonna Learning Center (by Scott Peatross)

Marathon Results (compiled by Millie Jackson)

Running for a cause (by Joe Birch)

What Runners Need to Know (by Joel Lyons)

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MRTC Board of Directors 2018-2019 OFFICERS President/ Special Projects/Results John Payne 901-494-8266 johncharlespayne@comcast.net

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From the Editor’s Desk Brent Manley Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.

with a list of exercises to address those issues. I was still having problems but was determined to run, when the cause of my problems – and therefore the solution — Henry Ford to them – bobbed to the surface in my cloudy mind. As I was putting on the shoes I had been running An aha! moment in for months – including road race series events and a marathon in November – it struck me that maybe they I have been helping to coach beginners in the were past their prime, possibly by a lot. I had been Women Run/Walk Memphis program for close to keeping track of the miles on those shoes, but I had 10 years now. Part of the process is to run with the become negligent in recording the miles on my runs, so women during training, checking to be sure everyone I can only guess that the shoes had more than 200 miles is feeling okay and helping if there’s a problem. On on them. these runs, I always ask whoever I’m running with I have lots of running shoes, so I put on a relatively about her shoes. I always tell them of the importance new pair and of good running went out to run a shoes and not few miles. I was running in the same delighted to note pair for too long. that my knee and Experienced runners my hip were pain know that shoes lose free. I’ve stuck to their effectiveness those shoes since long before they look then and have had worn out. no recurrence of the pain that had me fretting about While I’m giving these little talks, I’m always having to give up running. mindful of the time, years ago, that I ran in a pair of I know that one day I will have to find some other shoes way too long and suffered a serious injury to my way to exercise, but any little indication that the end left Achilles tendon. It took two months for me to get of running is nigh puts me in a funk. I don’t pretend back to normal and back on the road. that I’m anything special as a runner, but I love the Earlier this year I felt the need to visit an sport and the feeling I get after a few miles of chugging orthopedist because of pain in my right knee and right along, no matter the pace. Considering my earlier hip. I was sent to a physical therapist and came home experience with worn-out running shoes, it should have dawned on me a lot sooner than it did that I needed to change. All I can say is better late than never. At least I Roadrunner deadlines for 2019 won’t be on the sidelines for another two months, I will, of course, be more diligent in keeping a log November issue - Oct. 8 June issue - May 7 of my miles so that I don’t have the same problems. I December - Nov. 12 July-August - June 4 will probably return to retiring shoes once the mileage September - August 6 Jan.-Feb. 2020 - Dec. 17 on them exceeds 200. My experience notwithstanding, October - Sept. 10 I’m not an expert on this topic, so I suggest that If you have questions about advertising you visit one of the excellent local running stores in or article contributions, write to the editor: Memphis for recommendations for proper equipment brentmanley@yahoo.com along with mileage limitations. Happy running! 1

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A Message from the President By John Payne so if you want to come out the CBHS and see how fast you can get around the track four times, come on out on April 28. The spring weather also brings us to spring racing season. Seems like there is a 5K – sometimes more – each weekend. The running club is really busy during this time of the year and we are always looking for new volunteers. Our volunteer director, Nancy Brewton (volunteeringwithnancy@ gmail.com) does a great job of recruiting volunteers by email each week, urging them to come out and help with our races. Since we are an all-volunteer organization, we rely on people like you to help. If you aren’t on Nancy’s weekly email, you should be, so send her an email and come out and give back to the running club that gives you so much all year long. We also need lots of volunteers for the upcoming Road Race Series. If you aren’t running, please consider volunteering. The RRS will kick off with the first race on July 14. Registration is open so please sign up now. If you sign up by late June, we will mail your packet to you so you won’t have to come pick it up. See page 5 in this issue for more information. Don’t miss out on this great series. One last thing to mention, I will be turning 40 years old this year and that reminded me that MRTC will also be turning 40 years. The club was informally founded in 1975 but then officially incorporated in 1979. Jack Rockett, Mike Cody and Bill Butler met at the Healthy Trading Food Store and flipped a coin to see who had to be the first president. Jack lost the toss and thus became the first president of the Memphis Runners Track Club. Mike Cody was tasked with being the first vice president. Bill Butler was the club’s first editor; and

It has been so nice lately to be able to get out and run without layering up. Spring weather has finally arrived and, as we all know in Memphis, you need to get out and enjoy it for the few weeks it will last. Within no time, everyone who was complaining about how cold it was will be complaining about how hot it is. We don’t get spring weather for too long and I hope you all have been able to get out and enjoy the nice weather before it gets unbearably hot. Along with the great weather comes lots of runners out enjoying the weather. This is my time of year where I like to remind everyone to be considerate to others while you are out running on any of the greenway paths around town. If you are running in a group, remember not to cover the whole path, you don’t want to block the path from faster runners coming up from behind or bikers coming up from behind. Also, while you are out there running, for those who like to run with music, leave one earbud out while you run. This will allow you to hear what is going on around you and hear bikers/ faster runners coming up from behind. Be considerate and let people pass and if you are passing someone, call out to let them know you are about to pass so you won’t startle them. The spring session of MRTC Kids! is off to a great start thanks to the leadership of Dayna Lytle. It looks like it will be the biggest session ever and we are very excited about that. We love teaching children about the sport we love and it’s exciting to see more and more people signing up each year. If you have children and you didn’t get signed up this season, there will be another one coming up in the fall. The graduation races will be at CBHS this year in conjunction with a Memphis Youth Athletics meet. It’s something new we are going to try so we can see how it works out. That will also be our Spring Mile,

We rely on people like you to help.

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Ashley Ludlow

MS, RD, CSG, ACE-CHC, LDN, FAND Understanding the Mystery of Metabolism - Part 2

calories per pound a day. 2. Our size. The bigger you are, the more calories you need on a daily basis to keep things running. This is another reason males usually get to eat more food than females. And if you have ever lost weight you are probably aware that as you become smaller you unfortunately have to decrease the number of calories you eat to lose weight. 3. Our age. As we age, we lose muscle. At age 40, we lose about 8% of our lean body mass every decade, and once we hit 70 years of age, we can lose up 15% every decade. Less muscle = fewer calories needed. 4. Our amount of sleep. Research shows that the less sleep we get the more it seems to alter hormones and to alter metabolic and endocrine functions causing our metabolism to decrease. 5. Our parents. We inherit metabolism factors from them, too. if your parents could eat almost anything and never gain weight, you are likely to be that way as well.

When we talk about having a slow or fast metabolism, we are really talking about how many calories we burn in a day. Some people seem to be able to eat all they want while others of us seem to gain weight just watching a TV commercial for food! As a reminder from last month, the total number of calories we burn in a day is comprised of several things. The four categories that make up our total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) are our basal metabolic rate, nonexercise activity thermogenesis, thermal effect of food and exercise activity thermogenesis â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you can read more about these in part 1 from last month. The percentages that each contribute to our total calorie burn varies as follows: Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): ~ 70% Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT): ~15% Thermal Effect of Food (TEF): ~ 10% Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (EAT): ~5% = Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) of 100%

What is best thing I can do to increase my metabolism? Strength training is the main thing we can do to increase our metabolism. It is not the calorie burn of the activity of lifting weights that makes the difference. Exercise itself only accounts for about 5% of our calorie burn, which is an extremely small amount. It is the added muscle that makes the difference in calorie burn. Muscle burns three times as many calories per pound than fat. And this increase in calorie burn is in the highest metabolism category, your basal metabolic rate. This boost of muscle can give you a big bang for your buck!

If we consistently consume more calories than we burn, we gain weight. If we consistently eat fewer calories than our bodies need, we lose weight. Now that we know what makes up our metabolism, what can we do to alter the number of calories we need in a day? Why do some people seem to burn more calories than others? What slows calorie burning? What speeds it up? What are the factors that make a difference in how many calories we burn in a day? 1. Our muscle mass. Muscles are our powerhouse of activity and the more muscle mass we have, the more calories we burn. That is why men, who are typically more muscular than women, burn more calories at rest. Every pound of fat we have burns about two calories a day, but muscle burns three times as much, burning six

Metabolism True/False 1. Eating before bed slows your metabolism. False. There is no magic cutoff time regarding when you should stop eating. However, if you consume more total 4

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The 2018 road race series began in July with a 5K at Cancer Survivors Park in Memphis and it ended with this race – the second half marathon on Singleton Parkway.

It’s that time again – get ready to run

The 2019 E.J. Goldsmith Jr. Memorial Road Race Series – one of the best bargains in running, anywhere – is only about two and a half months away, so it’s time to start your training. The series features 10 races – two at each of five distances – a total of 74.8 miles if you do each of them.

Any runner who finishes all 10 races will receive one of the coveted Road Warrior trophies. Runners who complete one of each distance are eligible for overall and age-group awards. More details on the competitive aspects of the series are available at memphisrunners.com Entry fees this year have increased but the MRTC board has voted to absorb racesonline.com registration fees to keep the price at $75 per runner ($100 for a nonmember). Single-race entries are available throughout the series. Another change that should please most runners has to do with the two 5Ks.Instead of starting on Perkins and running up to Park, runners will go in the opposite direction to circle Audubon Park counterclockwise, thus avoiding the need to run directly into the sun on Southern as they approach a right turn on Perkins to head for the finish line.

This is the race schedule (all races start at 7 a.m.) First 5K – July 14, east end of Audubon Park Second 5K – July 28, same location. First 5-Miler – Aug. 11, Freeman Park, Bartlett Second 5-Miler – August 25, same location First 10K – Sept. 8, Shelby Farms Park Second 10K – Sept. 22, same location First 10-Miler – Oct 6, Meeman Shelby Forest Second 10-Miler – Oct. 20, same location. First Half Marathon – Nov. 3, Singleton Parkway and Austin Peay Highway Second Half Marathon – Nov. 17, same location 5

Girls on the Run transcends sport, teaches life lessons By Meagan Nichols It’s good to have a support system. That adage is applicable to all facets of life. When it comes to running, my support system has always been my mom. From high school track days to collegiate ones to the post-school road race circuit, my mom has always been there. She is essentially, the running equivalent of a “roadie.” She chauffeurs me to races and accommodates my need to be there way too early by any sane person’s standards. She humors my extreme pre-race routines and warm ups. She holds my bag of granola bars, energy chews, water bottles and various outfit ensembles, and she knows that whatever time I clock I will cross he finish line and say, “Could have been faster.” She is also the one who will then say, “Meagan, what are you talking about? That was great.” For someone who appreciates running more than most, my mom is not a runner, but she understands the power of running because she has seen firsthand the positive impact it has had on my life. So when I told my mom I was asked to be a board member for Girls on the Run (GOTR) Memphis — a social/emotional development program that teaches girls life lessons via a curriculum that integrates running — she was, of course, supportive. Later, when I asked her to become a GOTR coach at one of our schools, she did not hesitate. The power of a support system is one of the lessons we teach GOTR participants. I am fortunate to have always had one. And that same support system my mom has given me, she is now providing for a team of middle-school girls. GOTR is not about how fast you can run or who can

Christine and Meagan Nichols you beat, it’s about showing these young girls what they are capable of and how to be confident and healthy. That mission stands in stark contrast to the running mantra I have lived and breathed for years, but I now realize these “GOTR-isms” are exactly what my mom has been whispering in my ear for decades. Ask my mom what GOTR has meant to her and she will say, “I’ve gotten more out of it than the girls have.” Seeing the girls’ faces light up when she talks to them — I’m not so sure that’s true, but what I do know for sure is that GOTR can change the life of anyone who comes in contact with it. I know it has changed mine. Oh, and for being a supposed “non-runner,” I’ve even caught a few glimpses of my mom running stride for stride with her girls. If you are interested in learning more about GOTR Memphis or volunteering, go to www.gotrmemphis.org.

A Message from the President (continued from page 3)

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.

the first newsletter was sent to press in August of 1979. We will be doing some special things this year to celebrate, so be on the lookout for that. I hope everyone can get out and enjoy some of the great weather we are currently having. As always, in addition to these events there are running groups almost every day of the week. You can find 6

Two runners who inspire us By Jon Neal design pink wigs to give other women the same spirit and determination she felt that night with her friends. Thus, Pink Wig Project was born. Teri Trotter did more for women facing cancer in this community than any other care giver or clinic. One of the greatest things cancer patients rely upon during their battle is hope. PWP is a symbol for hope for anyone facing this disease. Losing one’s hair is a soul-wrenching experience to go through, especially for a woman. PWP gives women courage to go out knowing they are strong and beautiful. Their confidence with wearing a pink wig also gives them a contagious determination that they, too, will beat their disease. Teri founded Pink Wig Project, a non-profit charity with a 3-fold mission: to provide a free pink wig to any cancer warrior so they do not feel defined by cancer, to increase awareness of the importance of genetic testing, and to raise money for cancer genetic research. Teri provided love and encouragement to many cancer survivors through her example as a feisty fighter. To date, PWP has donated thousands of wigs around the world. I started talking to Kate about my concerns about Teri’s health. My concern was her declining health put her future endeavors at risk. She had a music festival, Pink Wig Festival, which took place in the Spring and I thought in the future this could be cross promoted to have a 5K before or in conjunction with her festival. Without even a pause, Kate jumped at the chance for CTC to help promote another cause close to her heart. She did not know Teri well, but she knew her impact and what she meant to the fight. Kate selflessly took her gift of starting her own race and turned this gift into a potential partnership with another warrior whom she revered. Kate’s mission is raising funds for cancer research and innovative treatment options, which has been instrumental to her own health, and with the PWP, West Cancer Center, and CTC working together, she knew that we could continue to work towards the goal of finding a way to beat this deadly disease. I immediately called Teri and discussed this idea of adding a 5K to her event to help increase awareness

The idea of Courage Thru Cancer (CTC) starting a 5K took place in the summer of 2017. I was told about this remarkable woman who was a 5K machine, one of the top runners in the Mid-South area. What made her story so amazing is that she is a three-time cancer survivor. When I asked Kate Horton to be an honoree for CTC Celebration ‘17, I promised her that day that we would start a 5K of her own: something that she could help mold and shape into what she wanted a 5K to be. Her heart is with West Cancer Center, which has been at the forefront of saving her life all three times. Knowing that is where her heart is, I also thought it would be a great idea for West to have two races a year, paired with West Fight On their signature event in September, similarly to how St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has two running events each year. Since West is the leading adult cancer center in our community, it makes sense that their exposure should be on par in this community Teri Trotter with St. Jude, albeit a mental equivalence. So last Spring we started talking about when we would want to do this event. During that time, one of CTC’s Honorees from 2016, Teri Trotter, was not doing well. Teri started the Pink Wig Project (PWP) in 2009, after her original bout with breast cancer. One night when she and friends were about to go out, Teri grabbed a pink wig to cover her head. If you knew Teri, you would know that she was tired of people feeling sorry for her, having lost her hair due to the medication she was taking. She would later tell me that so many people complimented her that night that she felt empowered. What better way to help others facing the same thing she was going through than to 8

trying times. This moment and raise funds for cancer by the baddest runner in research. She was excited the Mid-South is why this and grateful that we wanted race is happening. to help PWP out. Her guide Kate Horton and Teri and friend, Lauren Wiener, Trotter traveled in different was helping her run PWP circles, but they were while she was battling her united by West Cancer new fight with cancer, and Center and Courage Thru we decided we were going Cancer. These two women to get together to figure out exemplify strength under the best way to tie these attack. Courage under two ideas together after the fire. Love over evil. Hope Festival in May of ’18. over loss. There are many That conversation never 5Ks that celebrate giving took place. Teri took a major and wonderful institutions turn for the worse. Her and individuals. Courage previous radiation treatments, 5K: Teri Trotter Memorial coupled with her new Run exemplifies the heart chemotherapy, was making of two warriors in the her swell up and unable to Kate Horton, three-time cancer survivor. Mid-South community that communicate with others. On always keep running, even when others stop. Kate and a Saturday, June 16th surrounded by her family, she Teri exemplify all these traits, and CTC is honored peacefully passed surrounded by love. The motto of the to celebrate the life of the greatest ambassador the Pink Wig Project is “Don’t Let Cancer Rule: Live Your City of Memphis has ever seen in the fight against Life”, and she did just that until the end. cancer in Teri Trotter; and CTC is honored to have That Sunday, I called Kate and simply made this the fiercest runner and warrior lead this charge the statement, “I know I promised you your own race, way she leads her life – sacrificing for others to instill but I never thought in a million years we would have inspiration, love and hope. this event without Teri.” Before I even finished my We hope you can join us at the inaugural Courage statement, Kate replied, “Let’s name this event after 5K event on Saturday, May 4 at Levitt Shell to be in Teri. It’s the right thing to do, and it would mean so the presence of sheer inspiration, and to celebrate all much to me.” People ask me why I get so charged those that face the monster known as cancer. up about CTC, and the best reason I can think of is The author is the founder of Courage Thru Cancer. the selfless acts of love and kindness people show in

Did You Know? Interesting facts about running

Hannes Kolehmainen was the first athlete to be nicknamed “Flying Finn”. Successful Olympic track athletes, Alvin Kraenzlein and John Walter Tewksbury, both attended University of Pennsylvania. While running barefoot, South African runner Zola Bud won two IAAF World Cross Country titles. The first Boston Marathon was held in 1897. American sprinter Bob Hayes left competitive running to become a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys. Former world-class miler Steve Scott is the founder of speed golf after playing 18 holes in 18 minutes, 29 seconds in 1979.

During the Great Wall of China Marathon, runners have to climb 5,164 steps. In the North Pole Marathon runners can actually “walk on water” as the water is completely frozen. After finishing a marathon, Oprah Winfrey exclaimed, “Damn! This is better than winning an Emmy!” In 1978, Kenyan Runner Henry Rono broke four world records in a span of 81 days but never competed in the Olympics because Kenya boycotted the 1976 and 1980 Olympics. Olga Bondarenko was the first woman to win the Olympic gold medal for the 10,000-meter race. 9

Big change for iconic Memphis race By Joel Lyons Around the mid 1980s, many of us were doing Tuesday-night track workouts at the University of Memphis track under the auspices of legendary Coach Frank Horton. He passed away in 1988, but we continued running there until about 1991, when it was more convenient to use a location farther east in Memphis. Joe Coffelt, John Geiger, Danny Greer, Brenda Walton and I began running our Tuesday-night workouts at MUS and Germantown High School track. We gradually had others join us for those workouts as well as other training runs regularly on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. One of those guys was Bradley Cordts, who had moved to Memphis in the mid 1990s. Brad went to law school in Eugene OR, the mecca of track and field. After graduating, Brad and several of his running classmates would make the Pilgrimage Track Club members celebrate the finish of the first Mug Mile, pilgrimage back to Eugene and run at the in 2000, by cheering with mugs of beer. From left: Curt Arthur, Clint Daniels, famous Hayward Field at the University Bradley Cordts, Joe Coffelt, Joel Lyons and John Geiger. of Oregon. They would get together for training runs and some races. They decided under their belts. Several had decided to run the to form a club and name it the Pilgrimage Track Club. 100th running of the Boston Marathon that year. They By 1996, many of the runners in the Memphis discovered they could enter Boston and compete as a Tuesday-night running group had many marathons team if they were sanctioned as a USATF club. Brad offered Pilgrimage Track Club as the team name. It wasn’t until 2001, however, that we got the official registration as a USATF club. The first Mug Mile involved several members of the team. It was the year 2000 that Brad said that with enough training he still could break 4:40 in the mile. I’m pretty sure Joe egged him on. Brad committed to abstaining from drinking beer until he broke the time. On May 27, 2000 several of the teammates lined up at the MUS track to run the first Mug Mile. Joe made sure it wasn’t 1600m. He came with a tape measure to add on the 9+ meters to make it official. The race took off and speedster Curt Arthur won it in 4:34. Brad made it just under the goal time in 4:39.6. Other runners were Lady Pilgrims who decorated the mugs (and wine glasses). Clint Daniels, John Geiger, Joe and me. Some of the From left are Christine Cordts, Deonna Newman, Laureen women on the team thought it would be cool to make Coffelt, and Padma Lyons. 11

some specialized mugs. They bought mugs and other glasses and painted them to commemorate the race. They were given to all participants, who celebrated with a frosty mug of beer. The team decided to continue to hold the race annually around the first week in May. They chose that week to celebrate the running of the first sub 4-minute mile by Roger Bannister, who accomplished the feat on May 6, 1954. The Mug Mile continued all these years free to participants as a way for the PTC to give back to the running community. Some years ago, MRTC began helping with the timing. Mugs have always been awards

and most years all runners would receive one. For the 20th running, the club decided to run it on the road in order to make it possible for Memphians to compete for a state record. The state doesn’t recognize track mile times. This year, we will run it on Wolf River Boulevard (near its intersection with Kimbrough) and charge an entry fee ($20, $25 on race day). Proceeds will go to the Madonna Learning Center. The Mug Mile will be run on Saturday, July 20, at 8 a.m. For more about the Madonna Learning Center, see the following article. To register for the Mug Mile, visit www.racesonline.com

Why Madonna Learning Center means so much to me – and the community By Scott Peatross This year’s Mug Mile race has two awesome new aspects. The first is that it is a road race – not a track race – in Germantown. The second is that the race will benefit Madonna Learning Center in Germantown. I have a particular fondness for Madonna. My son Carter has been a student there since he was about five years old. Madonna Learning Center is a school for kids with disabilities. You probably know the school from its new school building on Poplar Avenue in Germantown, a few blocks east of Kirby. In 1969, three Catholic nuns moved to Memphis from Indiana specifically to start the school. The school grew over the years and now serves about 75 students of all ages. When Carter was born, a doctor in the neonatal intensive care unit diagnosed him with a disability and we started down a road we never expected. We worried about what would happen to him when he was old enough for school. Could we find a place where he could learn? Would other kids be mean to him? Madonna Learning Center answered those questions. Carter loves Madonna. Every day, he leaves home happy to go to school. He is in a small classroom with two teachers, who are wonderful, patient and very good at helping kids achieve the best they can academically with the ability they were born with. Just as important, he has friends. He has fun. Carter loves after-school yoga and his soccer group and when the girls from St. Agnes come to do activities with the Madonna kids. We are happy because we know Carter is safe, happy and surrounded by people who really care about him and the other students. Madonna needs therapists and teachers with a

lot of expertise to educate kids with a wide variety of needs. For example, Carter is not able to speak, but uses sign language and a special iPad app that

Carter Peatross at the finish line of the 2010 Boston Marathon cheering for his dad, who finished in 3:34:55. 12

allows him to touch buttons on the screen that cause the iPad to “speak” words for him. His teachers and speech therapist help him learn to communicate effectively. Carter and other kids at Madonna have a lot of resources available: speech therapists, vocational therapists, P.E., art and music class. All of this costs a lot of money. Annual tuition at Madonna covers only about half of the cost of running the school. Madonna depends on people like you and me to help cover the other half. Carter is now 19 years old. He is a very sweet young man who loves swinging in his hammock, watching YouTube videos and sports. Because I am a runner, Carter is well acquainted with our sport. He has cheered at the finish line on Boylston Street in Boston The author with his son, Carter.

Attention: Fellow Runners!

and is probably the only kid at school who knows what a Garmin is. When we drive around town, he points at random runners we see and does the sign for “Dad’s friend.” Please register for the Mug Mile on July 20. It will be a fun time. It will support a great school that fills an important need in our community. We need a lot of “Dad’s friends” to help out. Carter will probably be there to clap for you at the finish line.

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

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Humana Rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Roll New Orleans Marathon New Orleans, LA February 10, 2019 Terry Dietzler Memphis, TN 4:28:47 Black Mountain Marathon Black Mountain, NC February 23, 2019 Sarah Soltau Memphis, TN

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The Woodlands Marathon The Woodlands, TX March 2, 2019 Adam Higham Collierville, TN

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Myrtle Beach Marathon Myrtle Beach, SC March 2, 2019 Amber Miller Memphis, TN

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Little Rock Marathon Little Rock, AR March 3, 2019 Zhong Ouyang Collierville, TN Tony Davis Three Way, TN Alan Freeland Searcy, AR Eric Robinson Searcy, AR Madolyn Henderson Searcy, AR David Tuttle Memphis, TN Karl Porter Olive Branch, MS Todd Merriman Searcy, AR Wayne Ogorzalek Collierville, TN Matt Hill Jonesboro, AR

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Orion 5K Teaches Lessons in Philanthropy in 2019 By Joe Birch premature birth. Rylee’s parents send proceeds from the race to the March of Dimes and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital’s Neuroscience Institute. There’s the “Bark on Broad” on May 18 where funds “help save pets for vets.” Animal lovers rescue dogs, board them and train the canines to become service dogs for U.S. Military veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD). Hernando holds the “A’Fair 5K” on May 18 with all proceeds going directly to the Laurie L. Wylie Education Fund. The Bluff City 10K on May 18 helps Memphis’ Habitat for Humanity. The Panola County Humane Society reaps the rewards of the Racing for Paws 5K on May 18 in Batesville, MS. The Swordsmen 5K Trail Run in Memphis supports the Central Baptist School on May 18. The Sweet Cheeks Diaper Dash 5K raises funds for the Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry in Memphis at Shelby Farms Park on May 19. Zoom Thru the Zoo on May 23 supports our world-class zoo. The Great American River Run 5K and Half Marathon rocks Riverside Drive on May 25 and supports our annual celebration called Memphis in May International Festival. That’s twenty races in the Mid-South in May for 20 great causes! Now all that giving through running races helps make that case that Memphis is among America’s most generous cities. In fact, the Chronicle of Philanthropy regularly ranks our community as America’s most generous metropolitan area. Now the Orion 5K for St. Patrick Community Outreach, Inc. aspires to help younger runners learn the joy of giving starting at the Saturday evening race on June 8. First place winners of Boys 9 & under, Girls 9 & under, Boys 10-14, Girls 10-4, young Men 15-19 and young Women 15-19 will be given the opportunity to award a $500 check from Orion Federal Credit Union to the nonprofit of their choice. “We believe offering the (continued on page 19)

“Fundraising,” a wise person once said, “is the gentle art of teaching people the joy of giving.” MRTC members express that joy with their feet all year long! They literally hit the ground running to raise precious funds for all kinds of worthy causes every month. Exhibit A: Mid-South runs in the month of May 2019. Let’s begin with the cleverly named “Not Yo’ Mama’s 5K” coming up on May 3. The race honors motherhood and helps revitalize downtown Senatobia MS. On May 4, we have the Courage 5K, which benefits the West Cancer Institute and the Pink Wig Project sponsored by “Courage through Cancer.” The Amazing Race against Cancer rocks Ripley TN on May 4 with proceeds benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Relay for Life. If you’re in Olive Branch on May 4, you might set your feet on the Color for a Cause 5K benefitting the Big Heart Fund. Back here in Memphis, the Cinco de Moe’s 5K will help out the YMCA of the Mid-South. On the other hand, you might wish to help Judge Tim Dwyer and the Shelby County Drug Court, which will benefit from yet another May 4 Memphis running event: Race for Recovery. There’s the Running of the Rams 5K benefitting Oak Elementary in Bartlett, where this slow poke will be handing out the awards at the post-race party on May 10. There’s the Junior League 5K on May 11 where proceeds will help revitalize neighborhoods. Over in Bolivar TN on May 11, the Lupus 5K benefits “A Healthy You, Inc.” which strives to keep us all feeling great. Bartlett will host the National Police Week Virtual 5K on May 11 to benefit two organizations that honor fallen officers and support their survivors. Tupelo’s famous 42nd annual Gum Tree 10K rolls through that fine Northeast Mississippi community on May 11 to support the Tupelo-Lee County Humane Society. Rylee’s Run 5K on May 17 pays tribute to Rylee Rae Vinson, whose short eight days of life ended in 2007 due to complications from 16

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(continued from page 16) charity prize option promotes philanthropy and instills the importance of giving back to the community at an early age,” stated Daniel Weickenand, Orion CEO. Leo Arnoult, President of Arnoult & Associates, a Memphis-based firm focusing exclusively on nonprofit organizations, says Orion’s big heart will help youngsters truly feel the joy of giving. “Giving them the power to select the beneficiary is a creative way to instill in them the inclination to be givers, not takers,” Arnoult said. So you’re invited to all the above races,

especially the Orion 5K, where you can witness a local television newscaster endure race director pre-start anxiety, find out which men and women will carry off the Orion 5K Champion’s Belts for 2019 and see six young people learn the gentle art of the joy of giving. The month closes on May 31 with the renamed Harbortown 3 Miler presented by the Phoenix Club. The race has steadily kept funds flowing to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Memphis. That’s 22 races in the Mid-South in May for 22 great causes!

Thanks to Sprouts for supporting the 2018 Road Race Series and the 2019 Winter Off-Road Series

By Joel Lyons, PT, OCS Back to Running This study reports that runners have healthier discs and greater disc space. Another common cause of back problems has to do with osteoporosis. Web MD reports: The most common cause of osteoporosis pain is a spinal compression fracture. It can cause: • Sudden, severe back pain that gets worse when you are standing or walking but has some relief when you lie down • Trouble twisting or bending your body, and pain when you do • Loss of height • A curved spine called kyphosis, also known as a “dowager’s hump.” Bones are fragile when osteoporotic. Fractures can happen even from simple movements that don’t seem dangerous – for example, lifting a bag of groceries, twisting to get out of a car or tripping slightly on a rug.2 What can we do to fight osteoporosis? Among other things, running. The current body of evidence suggests that running is linked to greater bone mass density (BMD) than low-impact activities like cycling because of the direct stress that it places on the legs and hips. By contrast, elite-level cyclists appear to have a greater propensity for bone loss compared to their running counterparts.3 There are forces that are felt in the spine also. Of course, most weight-bearing exercises are also good for preventing osteoporosis. Keeping a healthy back really involves several key components. 1. Core strength. This means keeping strong abdominals by doing versions of abdominal crunches, planks, side planks and rotational trunk

The back is one of the most problematic orthopedic areas that we face in America. In my physical therapy practice, I see more diagnoses related to the spine than any other area of the body. It’s partly because the spine includes all the bones, discs and joints between the tailbone and the skull. The spine works in coordination with ligaments, muscles, tendons and other bones, such as the ribs and pelvis. Because of their connections to the spine, they all can influence it. There are plenty of areas for potential injury, overuse or degeneration. With that kind of potential for problems, it is vital that we do our best to care for our backs. Many people wonder whether running is good or bad for the back. I recently saw an interesting article from Scientific Reports1. The researchers showed that chronic running exercise in men and women is associated with better intervertebral disc (IVD) composition (hydration and proteoglycan content) and with IVD hypertrophy. Via quantitative assessment of physical activity they found that accelerations at fast walking and slow running (2 meter/sec), but not highimpact tasks, lower intensity walking or static positions, correlated to positive IVD characteristics. These findings represent the first evidence in humans that exercise can be beneficial for the IVD and provide support for the notion that specific exercise protocols may improve IVD material properties in the spine. The implication is that walking and slow running makes the consistency of the disc healthier and that the disc will have a greater height. When a doctor looks at an X-ray to assess the health of the back, one of the things looked for is the space between vertebrae. Decreased space means there is a thinner, more degenerated disc.

What can we do to fight osteoporosis?

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exercises. It also means keeping the low back musculature strong. Some exercises are bridges, hip extension exercises and Superman lifts. Flexibility. Flexibility is variable just like running pace. Some people can easily jog at a seven-minute pace while others jog at 15-minute pace. Some people can reach down and touch their toes and others can only touch their knees (that would be me!) Bottom line is that we all can benefit from working on our flexibility. Proper body mass. There is no doubt that a heavier body puts more force on the intervetebral discs. Overweight people have more challenges when their backs are injured. Fortunately, we all know that running is one of those activities that helps control your weight. Proper body mechanics. This goes for proper lifting and proper moving. Good posture. This includes sitting, standing and sleeping postures. Proper rest. You can do all of the other components, but if you aren’t rested you risk injuring your back. Fatigue sets in and it makes it more difficult to stabilize the back for lifting or maintaining good posture when sitting or standing.

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.

Maintaining these components may seem overwhelming, but take your time to work on them. Maybe think about just one component a day. Start over at the beginning of each week. Keeping your back healthy should be a lifelong commitment. Fortunately, you can be assured running can be a safe part of your routine. Belavý, D. L. et al. Running exercise strengthens the intervertebral disc. Sci. Rep. 7, 45975; doi: 10.1038/ srep45975 (2017) WebMD Medical Reference Reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on November 08, 2018 Rector, R.S. et al. Participation in road cycling vs running is associated with lower bone mineral density in men. Metabolism Clinical and Experimental Feb 2008 Volume 57, Issue 2, Pages 226–232

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What runners – maybe you – say Don’t be a jogger. They’re the ones who find dead bodies.

I never run with scissors. Those last two words were unnecessary.

The trouble with jogging is that by the time you realize you’re not in shape for it, it’s too far to walk back.

Running won’t kill you. You’ll pass out first. Grunpy: How you feel on a rest day or any other day where the world conspires to keep you from running.

Why I didn’t PR in my last race (partial list): I was still in the porta-potty when the gun went off; My minimalist shoes failed to the maximum; Serious bottleneck at the water station; My iPod died; I had only three safety pins.

Brain: Why are you going so slow? Lungs: We currently hate you; Feet: We’re gonna turn into 10-pound weights now; Leg muscles: we are going to start hurting in random places, okay?

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Gwendolyn Campbell Jacqueline Wiseman Claudia Addison Michelle Talbott Kari Pennington David Jones Angie Tidwell Tracey Rouse Robert Zabrowski Jennifer Zabrowski Greg Brooks Samantha Smith Sondra Dockery Stephane Cole Teal Clark Krystal O’neal Dawn Carter Jennifer Boland Shirley Kyles Brittany Moseley

Bartlett, TN Memphis, TN Arlington, TN Finger, TN Southaven, MS Clarksdale, MS Bartlett, TN Cordova, TN Bartlett, TN Bartlett, TN Searcy, AR Memphis, TN Memphis, TN Memphis, TN Jonesboro, AR Memphis, TN Arkabutla, MS Byhalia, MS Corova, TN Bartlett, TN

Shamrock Sportsfest Marathon Virginia Beach, VA • March 17, 2019 David Lindsey Memphis, TN 4:34:54 Judy Thomas Germantown, TN 5:00:04 Jonathan Dougherty Memphis, TN 5:13:50 Anne Forbus Cordova, TN 5:25:25 Dayna Lytle Collierville, TN 5:31:07 Brian Swanson Memphis, TN 5:52:43

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Publix Georgia Marathon Atlanta, GA • March 17, 2019 Terry Dietzler Memphis, TN George Hernandez Germantown, TN

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Skidaway Island Marathon Savannah, GA • March 23, 2019 Justin Klug Germantown, TN 3:39:57 Julianne Purdy Germantown, TN 5:37:09

Land Between the Lakes Marathon Grand Rivers, KY • March 9, 2019 Tiffani Glass Dyersburg, TN 5:23:14 Stephen Stein Memphis, TN 5:58:40 Ulla Mansdorfer Arlington, TN 7:34:26

City of Los Angeles Marathon Los Angeles, CA • March 24, 2019 Joshua Tulino Memphis, TN Andrew Cronin Memphis, TN Daniel Chelson Memphis, TN Thomas Ratliff Germantown, TN

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Chisholm Trial Marathon Wichita, KS • March 24, 2019 Julie Landrum Nesbit, MS

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hundreds of extra calories a day. 5. Eating more protein can boost your metabolism. True. Protein does require slightly more calories to digest, but one of the biggest reasons why protein can help is because it protects the muscle mass we do have. Your body is always healing and repairing itself. If you don’t take in enough protein for this process, your body will actually break down your muscles to use the building blocks of protein – amino acids – for this healing and repair. The older we get, the worse this seems to be because our bodies don’t use the protein as well as when we were younger, and we also tend to eat a lot less protein as we get older. This is double trouble and leads to that rapid loss of muscle we talked about with aging. Metabolism may seem like a complex process and that there is little we can do to change it. To make a change, stay away from the fad metabolism boosters and instead focus on what can make a true difference: strength training and eating plenty of protein.

calories because you continued to eat more and more, that may change your weight, but it is related to excess calories, not your metabolism. 2. Certain foods can boost your metabolism (insert food of choice here such as spicy foods, ice water, fat burner drinks, cucumbers, etc). False. These things may give you a temporary 3-4 calorie boost over the course of the day, but that is it. It’s not enough to really make any difference. 3. Fidgeting or moving around more during the day increases your metabolism? True. The second largest calorie burner when it comes to our metabolism is our non-exercise movement (NEAT). This is all of activities of daily living, getting dressed, walking to the car, grocery shopping. It is all the movement we do that we don’t really count as exercise. 4. By parking farther away, getting off of the bus a few stops before your destination, tapping your foot, getting up and down from your chair often, taking a flight of stairs instead of the elevator can add up to

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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

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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

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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. 29

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: Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. Race name: Bad Dog McCormack 5K Location: Overton Square Contact: www.racesonline.com

Date & Time: Thursday, May 23, 6:30 p.m. Race name: Zoom Thru the Zoo 4-Miler Location: Memphis Zoo Contact: www.racesonline.com

Date & Time: Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m. Race name: Spring Mile and MRTC Kids! races Location: Rhodes College track Contact: www.memphisrunners.com Date & Time: Race name: Location: Contact:

Saturday, May 4, 8 a.m.

Date & Time: Saturday, May 25 Race name: Great American River Run 5K and Half Marathon Times: 7 a.m. Half Marathon, 7:30 a.m. 5K Location: Downtown Memphis Contact: www.racesonline.com

Sunday, June 2, 6 a.m.

Date & Time: Race name: Location: Contact:

Friday, May 10, 6:30 p.m.

Date & Time: Race name: Location: Contact:

Saturday, June 8, 7 p.m.

Date & Time: Race name: Location: Contact:

Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m.

Date & Time: Race name: Location: Contact:

Courage 5K Levitt Shell, 1928 Poplar See ad on page 10. Running of the Rams 5K Oak Elementary School 3573 Oak Road, Bartlett See ad on page 26.

Orion 5K (formerly Gibson Guitar 5K). Downtown Memphis See ad on page 17.

Date & Time: Saturday, June 15, 7:30 a.m. Race name: Mutt Strut 5K Location: N82 Gym 7590 Memphis Ave., Millington TN Contact: www.racesonline.com

Junior League of Memphis 5K Wiseacre Brewery, 2783 Broad Ave. See ad on page 15.

Date & Time: Friday, May 17, 7 p.m. Race name: Ryleeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Run 5k Location: Mike Rose Soccer Complex Contact: www.racesonline.com Date & Time: Race name: Location: Contact:

Navy Ten Nautical Miler 7915 Memphis Ave., Millington See ad on page 22.

Date & Time: Friday, June 21, 6:30 p.m. Race name: Farmers Market Crop Hop 5K Location: G.E. Patterson & South Front downtown Contact: www.racesonline.com

Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m.

Bark on Broad 5K Broad Avenue Historic District See ad on page 2.

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

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SPRINT | 1/3 MILE SWIM, 12 MILE BIKE, 3 MILE RUN OLYMPIC | .93 MILE SWIM, 24.9 MILE BIKE, 6.2 MILE RUN CUSTOM TEE AND FINISHERS MEDALS, AWARDS AND POST RACE SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY TENT

$5,000 CASH AMATEUR CHALLENGE

34rd Heat Wave Triathlon | June 1 | 7am 1/2 mile swim, 27 mile bike, 10K run – bike the Natchez Trace Parkway and run the multipurpose trail, Ridgeland, MS Great swag, T-shirt, post race lunch with local artist pottery awards Register at: runsignup.com/Race/MS/Ridgeland/HeatwaveClassicTriathlon

4th Annual Annie Oakley & Buffalo Bill Wild West Triathlon Super Sprint and Sprint Triathlon Races All women’s triathlons and all men’s triathlons Super Sprint – 1/4 mile swim, 8 mile bike, 2 mile run • Sprint – 1/2 mile swim, 16 mile bike, 4 mile run 2 bikes and gear giveaway for race finisher female and male June 22 | 6:30am – Shelby Farms, Memphis, TN Register at: runsignup.com/Race/TN/Memphis/AnnieOakleyBuffaloBillTriathlon

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

A first for the Mug Mile: fundraising for a worthy cause

Joel Lyons and Mike Zachry, race directors for the 2019 Mug Mile, near the start on Wolf River Boulevard in Germantown. The event is scheduled for July 20. For more on the Pilgrimage Track Club and the new Mug Mile, see page 11. Photo by Donna Manley

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MEMPHIS, TN Permit No. 960