THE ROADRUNNER A Publication of the Memphis Runners Track Club www. memphisrunners. com
May 2020 • Vol. 40, No. 4
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THE ROADRUNNER
In This Issue From the Editor’s Desk
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Message from the President (by Steve Spakes)
A publication of the Memphis Runners Track Club May 2020 Vol. 40, No. 4
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Nutrition on the Run (by Ashley Ludlow)
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Our first cruise ‘runcation’ ... (by T. LaShaun Wallace)
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Give yourself a Lift (by Joel Lyons)
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Get a move on for the 2020 RRS
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In a rush to Birmingham (by Robert Rayder)
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Tri a Fun New Challenge (by Pamela Routh)
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Book Review (by Happy Skywalker)
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Marathon Results (compiled by Millie Jackson)
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Group runs
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Race Calendar
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From the Editor’s Desk Brent Manley To keep the body in good health is a duty . . . otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. — Buddha
a strong immune system. What follows is some of what I found: Physical activity may help flush bacteria out of the lungs and airways. This may reduce your chance of getting a cold, flu, or other illness. These antibodies or WBCs circulate more rapidly, so they could detect illnesses earlier than they might have before. However, no one knows whether these changes help prevent infections. The brief rise in body temperature during and right after exercise may prevent bacteria from growing. This temperature rise may help the body fight infection better. (This is similar to what happens when you have a fever.) Exercise slows down the release of stress hormones. Some stress increases the chance of illness. Lower stress hormones may protect against illness. — medlineplus.gov
Escape from Wuhan
In September last year, I traveled to Wuhan, a city I had never heard of until I was asked to work there for three weeks. I was impressed by the size of the city and its apparent prosperity. I was surprised when, about two months after I left for home in early October, it was reported that the coronavirus – now getting so much attention and doing so much damage – started in Wuhan. Apart from an Englishman with a cold, I don’t think I ran into anyone who was even slightly ill while I was there. A lot of what’s being said about the outbreak of this virus centers on immune systems. I have heard and read that older people with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable to the virus, That made me start thinking about my own immune system and whether all the running I do has helped my body build good defenses against viruses and other health threats. With that in mind, I went online with a question about whether regular exercise can help a person build
Exercise slows down the release of stress hormones.
I guess all this is a roundabout way of saying I’m glad I’m a runner. I’ll never set any records or win a big event, but that doesn’t matter. When I run, I feel good – during and after, even if it’s a hard workout, I have many reasons to feel like one of the luckiest guys in the world. Being able to run at my age is one of those reasons. Happy running!
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A Message from the President By Steve Spakes Details soon, but there will be a party after the last race and we will run across the bridge. But please take note: The first Half will be on Sunday at 7 a.m. as always BUT the second Half will be on a Saturday and as plans come together, you will understand why and probably be pleased. Finally, we are staying up to date with any communications from the CDC, Shelby County Health Dept., UTCHS, and other authorities concerning the coronavirus. We will follow any guidelines or suggestions given to us to maintain as safe an environment as we possibly can. That’s it for this month. We appreciate all of you!
I want to thank everyone who participated in the 2020 Winter Off-Road Series. We had a moderately wet but not-so-cold season. Our participation rate was very good, not only for the series but for individual races. Congratulations to the overall winners, Karey Conway and David Cooper.
Congratulations to the overall winners, Karey Conway and David Cooper.
Runners in the 10K, the final event of the 2020 WORS. I was asked by a participant why we don’t distribute finisher awards. The first reason is to keep the registration fee low. The second is that until last year, we gave awards at the end of the last race and it would be impossible to calculate which runners did all four races as they crossed the finish line. Now, of course, we have an awards party one week after the last race but it would still be a very difficult task. And, thanks to all who were able to attend the WORS awards party, thanks to Growler’s for giving us the room, and thanks to Blackwater Trio for once again entertaining us. Breaking News! The Road Race Series Half Marathons will have a new location Downtown! 3
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Ashley Ludlow
MS, RD, CSG, ACE-CHC, LDN, FAND
MSG: Yay or Nay?
the body cannot distinguish between the glutamate naturally present in foods (such as Parmesan cheese) and added MSG.
There has been a ton of controversy over the years about using MSG in food. There have been claims that it causes headaches, increases blood pressure, causes asthma and even brain damage. Others claim that MSG is safe to use and is a great way to flavor foods. Let’s take a look at what research says about it all.
Q: Is MSG safe to consume? A: Yes, MSG is safe to eat.Health experts over the last 30 years have endorsed the safety of MSG based on extensive scientific research and a long history of use around the world with results verifying that MSG is safe to consume using validated scientific methods. Though some people identify themselves as sensitive to MSG, research does not support it as an allergen. Over the years, people have blamed headaches and other symptoms on foods containing MSG, but the FDA has never been able to confirm MSG as the cause. In fact, such reports spurred the FDA to work with the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) to examine MSG’s safety in the 1990s, and they concluded MSG is safe. Also, in January of 2018, the International Headache Society removed MSG from its list of causative factors for headaches due to lack of evidence.
Q: What is MSG? A: MSG is the abbreviation for monosodium glutamate, a food seasoning that is made up of sodium (like that in table salt) combined with glutamate, an amino acid. Glutamate is the most abundant amino acid in nature and one of 20 that make up protein. MSG enhances the flavor of food by adding umami. Umami is the taste of glutamate. In 2002, the discovery of the umami taste receptor officially established umami as the fifth basic taste. Umami receptors are found on your tongue - right next to your sweet, salt, sour and bitter taste receptors. Q: How is MSG made and what foods contain MSG? A: MSG is produced by a fermentation process starting with corn. Glutamate is naturally present in foods like tomatoes, mushrooms, aged cheeses, meats and even breast milk. MSG is also added to soups, chips and salad dressings. Q: Can your body tell the difference between MSG and the glutamate naturally found in foods? A: Whether you’re eating a tomato or foods with MSG added, your body processes the glutamate in the same exact way. When MSG is exposed to liquid – for example, in broth or saliva – the sodium separates from the glutamate molecule. That means your body digests glutamate and sodium separately, which is why 5
Q: If MSG is safe, where did all this controversy come from? A: It all started with a letter to an editor. In 1968, a letter to the editor of a prestigious medical journal described the author’s anecdotal account of generalized weakness, palpitations and numbness in the arms after eating at a Chinese restaurant. He noted that any number of ingredients may have caused his symptoms – sodium, alcohol from the cooking wine, MSG. However, the letter spawned the idea that MSG may be associated with such symptoms, which was coined “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome.” Subsequent studies in laboratory mice injected large volumes of MSG directly into the brain and abdomen, producing ill
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effects in the animals (much like what is observed with other dietary substances), leading many to question the safety of MSG, despite its use in the food supply for over 50 years.
participants reported feeling more satiated after eating a soup with MSG than they did after a soup without. Q: How do I use MSG in my cooking? A: Lots of ways! One-half teaspoon of MSG is an effective amount to enhance the flavor of a pound of meat or four-to-six servings of vegetables, casseroles or soups. A chef-inspired tip: replace half of the salt in your saltshaker with MSG (which reduces the sodium in the mixture by about 40%), and experiment from there. A sprinkle of MSG is a particularly good way to increase the appeal (by upping the umami) of plantbased foods like grains, and raw or cooked vegetables. Combine it with salt either as seasoning right before serving and/or as it is prepared and cooked Adapted from: https://www.whyusemsg.com/
Q: If the scientific evidence says that MSG is safe, why are some still convinced that they are sensitive to MSG? A: Behavioral scientists speculate that our relationships with food aren’t just driven by physiological mechanisms, but also by psychological influences. Our associations, habits, cultural and social norms, fears and cognitive biases all play a role. For example, people can be quick to infer causation when they notice an apparent correlation, or they perceive it as normal to have food sensitivities, so they look for confirmation of sensitivities and ignore disconfirming evidence. Q: Does MSG have any health benefits? A: Absolutely! MSG contains 2/3 less sodium than table salt. When used in the place of some salt, it can reduce sodium in a dish by as much as 40%. Given that current sodium intakes of Americans far exceed the recommendations, the sodium reduction benefits of MSG are vastly under-appreciated. There is also indication that enhancing the flavor of foods with MSG can improve the taste of food, increasing consumption, increasing salivation, and reducing dry mouth in the elderly. MSG may also increase satiety. In one study,
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We experienced our first cruise ‘runcation’ ...
and lived to tell about it By T. LaShaun Wallace
Seriously, who actually goes running for vacation? Turns out, a lot of runners do .. and walkers, too.
family” with a dinner Sunday night and registration on Monday morning, picking up bibs, race shirt and other swag from the Run for Fun crew.
When Black Girls Run posted information about the organization partnering with the Run for Fun Cruise group in 2018, it looked intriguing but intimidating. Intriguing because my husband and I had not done a full 7-day cruise before (but had talked about doing one) and intimidating because we had not run five days of 5Ks before, especially in any group setting. We let the registration pass on by but once February 2019 rolled around, it was a serious case of FOMO (fear of missing out) as I viewed the social media posts from that Southern Caribbean cruise. I enjoyed seeing the excitement leap from the photos, especially the ones of people I knew from Memphis. The opportunity to join the 2020 cruise was posted soon after that and while it was still intimidating, we decided to at least put our deposit down and go from there. So glad we did. The 2020 Run for Fun Cruise on the Norwegian Epic was ... well, epic. We flew into San Juan on a Saturday and the cruise left the following day for Barbados, where our first run would be on Tuesday. The first day and a half on the ship was spent getting to know the “run
Barbados
First race day in Barbados was a rainy one by the beach. If you participated in the first 10-Miler for the 2019 Road Race Series in Shelby Forest, you know exactly how this went. A downpour, then glimpse of the sun. Like, really? This trail even had its own muddy Beast! As a nice surprise, there was a Run Barbados medal waiting for all participants at the end of the race. It has 2019 on it but bling is bling in a runner’s world. A post-race BBQ at the beach house featured chicken, fish, pigeon rice, macaroni and of course, rum punch. It was really great to see all the locals helping throughout the course.
St. Lucia
The second race day began with a little liquid sunshine as well in St. Lucia but this time, the rain cleared by the time we made our way across the starting line. Up the hill and around the airport we went, passing a cemetery and beach along the way. Our own cheering squad greeted us at the end of the beach, preparing us for the massive uphill climb to the St. Lucia Lighthouse. While this was another “beast” of a hill – well, several hills – the views were absolutely worth it. Stopping to take photos provided a breather for the route back down and around to the finish line. This race included a Runners Give Back component, allowing us to donate backpacks and school supplies to local students, some of whom ran the route with us. The author with her husband, Michael. 9
St. Kitts
and Maria. For non-gardeners like my husband and myself, this was truly a labor of love.
The third race day was a hot one, with us running along the streets of St. Kitts. The saving grace? A wonderful breeze and view of the mountains of Basseterre. Compared to the first two races, most of the runners would say this one was the easiest by far (and they would be correct). A pleasant end to the run was the fresh coconut waiting, perfect for cooling off. The locals also provided BBQ chicken, hot dogs and hamburgers, along with a complimentary bottle of St. Kitts hot sauce (which is flaming hot). This run also included a Runners Give Back component, allowing us to donate running shoes and new socks for locals who want to get started in running.
St. Thomas
Our fifth and final race day was another beautiful run in the streets of St. Thomas for about a mile and a half. Then it was straight uphill to Paradise Point. Imagine running in the Great Smokey Mountains in summer weather and this is what it was like. Paradise Point even has a skyride to bring visitors back down. Waiting for us at the top was great music, fresh fruit and a line dance to celebrate. And of course, great views from the top. Fireball shots concluded our final run, my first time tasting Fireball and most likely my last but it was much needed after that peak climb of 600 feet. Run for Fun organizers held an awards ceremony later that day and while I’m not fast enough for any award, it was wonderful seeing our fellow runners be rewarded for their outstanding efforts. Runners and walkers alike should consider a run cruise at least once in their lifetime. It’s a great way to see the world while following our passion (love/hate) for running. Craig and Kim Newton are top-notch when it comes to having all the details available, with
Tortola
The fourth race day in Tortola was a beautiful run, with views of the ocean on one side and mountains on the other. We began the run through the streets of Tortola and looped through Queen Elizabeth Park. After the run, we participated in another Runners Give Back program, planting shrubs along the streets to replace the ones damaged by hurricanes Irma
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Memphis runners on the Run for Fun Cruise: Michael Wallace, LaShaun Wallace, Linda Stevens, Phyllis McBride and Chiquita Freeman. weekly updates months prior up to the time you leave for the cruise. Upcoming cruises include Canada/New England
June 6-13, 2020; Southern Caribbean Feb. 21-28, 2021; and Alaska Aug. 23-30, 2021. All information can be found at www.runforfuncruise.com. Happy running!
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By Joel Lyons, PT, OCS To Delay Death, Lift Weights
A friend recently forwarded to me an Outside magazine article by the same title as this one. It was written by Alex Hutchinson in the November 22 2017 issue. I thought it was apropos for our membership as well as the public in general. In the past I’ve emphasized the importance of strength in injury prevention and performance enhancement. Now there is another good reason: to live longer. Alex reported two research papers that offered some interesting information. The first was published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. The scientist assessed 4,440 adults age 50 and over who had strength and muscle mass assessed between 1999 and 2002. The researchers went back to these participants in 2011 to see who was still alive and if there were some statistically significant findings. What they found was simply that those with low muscle strength were more than twice as likely to have died during the follow-up period as those with normal strength. In contrast, having low muscle mass didn’t seem to matter as much. Looking a little further into the data, they also found that those with both low muscle strength and low muscle mass (i.e. weak and small amount of muscle) were actually 2.66 times as likely to die during the time period. There was good news for those with low muscle mass and normal strength: they actually fared about the same as the control group. Mr. Hutchinson reports that the takeaway from this is that function matters more than what you look like. He states that it doesn’t mean you can allow your muscles to melt away as you age, but keep up your strength workouts despite the fact that you will lose muscle mass as you age. You also must maintain a healthy diet if you are to have the building blocks for this retention of muscle. The second study he reported about took aim at the perception that strength training is an afterthought in public health guidelines. He states that most of
us remember that we’re supposed to get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week (I find this a little surprising. By my own experience the average American has no idea how much they should exercise; only that they should). He goes on to say that the guidelines also suggest doing “strength-promoting exercises” at least twice a week – a clause that is often forgotten. ( I have seen this often with my patients. The majority of those who report going to the gym will state they only do
... strength training is good for you. some form of cardio (treadmill, bike, elliptical) but no strengthening. Do you think the same could be said of our membership?) After researchers analyzed data from 80,000 adults who completed surveys about their physical activity, the headline result was that those who reported doing any strength training were 23% less likely to die during the study period, and 31% less likely to die of cancer. Also of interest was the finding that it didn’t matter if you exercised in a gym or at home. (On a side note, one thing that strength training didn’t do was decrease the risk of heart disease.) Another finding was that those who met strength training and aerobic guidelines had the best outcome by far: a 29% reduction in mortality risk during the study period. The author reiterates what is fairly obvious by now: strength training is good for you. However, he goes on to say that he hopes a reminder of something obvious, bolstered by fresh evidence, just might convince you to do something that you know you should. I couldn’t agree more. So go ahead and pick up a dumbbell this week, you’ll likely live a little longer! 13
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Runners, get ready – the Road Race Series is just around the corner. It’s that time of year again as the 2020 E.J. Goldsmith Jr Memorial Road Race is just a couple of months away. The first race in the 10-event series is scheduled for July 12. The series ends with a half
marathon on Nov. 21. Here is the full schedule (all races start at 7 a.m.): Sunday, July 12 – 1st 5K, at the Richard & Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Park Sunday, July 26 – 2nd 5K, same location. Sunday, Aug. 9 – 1st 5-Miler, at W.J. Freeman Park in Bartlett Sunday, Aug. 23 – 2nd 5-Miler, same location Sunday, Sept. 13 – 1st 10K, at Shelby Farms Park Sunday, Sept. 27 – 2nd 10K, same location Sunday, Oct. 11 – 1st 10-Miler, at Meeman Shelby Forest State Park, 910 Riddick Road, Millington Sunday, Oct. 25 – 2nd 10-Miler, same location. Sunday, Nov. 8 – 1st Half Marathon, downtown Memphis. Saturday, Nov. 21 – 2nd Half Marathon, downtown Memphis. For more details see President message on page 3. As is the custom, there will be age-group and overall awards and rewards for those who qualify as finishers – those who complete one race of each distance or any six races. Runners who complete all 10 races will qualify for Road Warrior trophies. Awards and finisher gifts will be distributed at the annual Holiday Party in January 2021. Check the MRTC website (memphisrunners.com) for registration information. Please note that volunteers are needed for each race. Visit the home page and click on “Volunteer” in the left-hand column to learn about volunteer opportunities.
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Running on a Moment's Notice By Robert “the Lone Runner” Rayder
Joe to imagine how routine such things have become for us. This crazy adventure would almost certainly never be considered a possibility to most people. It seems as if running trips are sewn into the fabric of our family, something we do without giving it a second thought. It all started innocently enough with a phone call that morning from my son, Christopher. At the time my wife, Christina, and I were enjoying a rare lazy Saturday sleep in. The phone woke me from my indulgent slumber like a shot. “Hey Dad. What are you guys doing this weekend?” my son cheerily asked. It was an odd question considering he was at college and hundreds of miles away from us at the time. Even more interestingly, this was a morning-time call, and my son rarely gets up in the early hours of the day without some kind of good reason. I suspected something was up. I stretched and yawned and answered him with the closest thing to the truth that I could muster. “Nothing.” “How about we run the Mercedes Marathon in Birmingham?” he asked. I tried to process what he was saying. The WhoWhat and Where were all in place. I went to the natural next step in the conversation. “Exactly when is it?” The answer should have shocked me, but somehow it never does. “Tomorrow. 8AM. What do you think?” Years of experience have guided me in the proper way to response to such a query. I’ve made far too many missteps to think that a snap answer was appropriate. The situation would need detailed analysis, nimble thinking and careful consideration. There was only one possible way to answer this question. “Let me ask your mother.” I rolled over to gently nudge my wife, who had her eyes closed and appeared to be asleep. I knew better. The phone is some kind of magic
Being Spontaneous at times is a Must. Being Spontaneous All of the time is a Crazy Person.
— Ryan Hansen
It occurred to me about the time we crossed over the Alabama state line that this kind of thing could not really be considered normal. Yet, somehow, here we were, doing it again. Other people’s idea of what is “normal” and what is just plain insanity has never seemed to apply to our way of thinking. It may be difficult for the average
Chris Rayder on his way to a 2:34:36 finish in the Mercedes Marathon. 17
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alarm clock for her. Despite being a very deep sleeper, Christina instantly awakens and perks her ears up at the very first note of any ringtone. She has learned that open eyes are totally unnecessary to listen in on a phone conversation. She had heard every word of my son’s and my exchange, as she always does. “Are there any available hotels near the start line?” was her reasoned response. It seemed the only real challenge to going to run a marathon with less than twenty-four hours’ notice was the availability of suitable lodging. No one even thought to question otherwise. So, we pulled out my wife’s cell phone and found a decently priced hotel less than a half mile from the start-finish area. There almost always seems to be lastminute cancellations at marathon host hotels, and thus available rooms. After a few well-practiced swipes on my wife’s glowing phone screen, lodging arrangements had been made. “When does packet pickup run until?” I probably should have asked that question before booking the hotel, I thought to myself a little too late to really matter. We were already committed to going to Birmingham for the night. “6PM,” he brightly answered. “And there are plenty of spots left.” At that point, any sane person would have looked at the time and rolled back over to enjoy the rest of that glorious morning in bed. After all, who runs a marathon with no training, no planning, and no preparation? We all knew the answer to that question. This wasn’t our first rodeo with a last-minute marathon. In fact, such spur-of-the-moment plans have become almost passé, like asking, “Hey, do you want to grab some breakfast this morning?” We just get up and do it. Sometimes it turns out to be a great idea, and sometimes it doesn’t, but you never know until you give it a try.
We rolled out of bed, packed up our gear, gassed up the car and hit the road for Alabama around lunch time. We knew the drill. We arranged to meet Chris at the expo and signed up for the race as some of the very last participants to enter the event. They hand-wrote our names with a Sharpie pen on the back of the bib to insure we didn't confuse numbers. Most everyone else had printed customized bibs with their name printed in bold face on the front. Obviously there had been no time for that. Generic, unnamed bibs work just as well. Unfortunately, my wife was dealing with a broken hand and foot following a fall from our porch a few weeks before. She could not run, but she was zipping around on a scooter-like leg support at the expo. The multitude of other runners at the expo wisely gave her a wide berth as she zoomed on her scooter from one vendor to the next. I briefly wondered if she could run a half marathon with such a device. Would it even be legal to do so? Maybe I could ask the race director. My wife knew my thoughts even before I uttered them. “Don’t even ask. There is no way I’m racing like this. I’m here to support you boys. I’ll run again after I’m healed.” It was a commonsense answer, and therefore surprised me. There was no common sense anywhere else in the midst of this endeavor. Still, a fall from that thing would have been
Generic, unnamed bibs work just as well.
The author at the finish line of the Mercedes Benz Marathon in Birmingham AL. 19
disastrous to her. Broken bones need proper care and protection to heal. The “scooter” half marathon would need to remain an idle fantasy. The next morning provided nearly perfect marathon conditions. A wispy layer of clouds was lightly draped overhead with occasional brief appearances by the sun. The temperature was cool but not cold. Winds were light and only rarely did a few lonely raindrops make their way to the ground. We couldn’t have picked a better day for our outing. It had been a few years since I had run a race on the streets of Birmingham, but I recalled that there were two identical laps to the course. What I didn’t recall was that the first five miles of that lap were forged on a relentless uphill. When I had last run here, I was a younger man who was much fitter than I am now. Back then, I found the hills challenging, but the corresponding downhills more than made up for the increased effort. This time, however, the seemingly endless incline literally took my breath away, and I struggled to hold
onto my pace. When the downhill finally did arrive, my legs felt wobbly and weak. I had to squander my opportunity to make up some lost time, and instead I used the downslope portions as a chance to recover my legs. My hope was to have enough power left to survive the relatively flat part portion that ran through the downtown area that completed the course’s undulating circuit. It was slow work. Chris, on the other hand, was used to running in the hills. His school – UT-Knoxville – is surrounded by them. He rolled over the course with practiced patience on the uphills and opened up on the sustained downhills. He finished in sixth place overall in a deep field that included a few professional runners. It was a good day for him. I finished much later. I had collapsed into a runwalk strategy once I hit the flat portion of the race for the second time. My legs protested mightily the whole way. They simply wouldn’t move faster no matter how much I
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coaxed them to do otherwise. I knew I was in trouble when a woman in a pink rabbit suit whisked by me like some overgrown Energizer Bunny that had been set loose to run amok on the course. “Better slow than a no go,” I told myself. “Just finish and forget the clock … and the pink bunny, too.” Despite my stubbornly slow legs, I eventually earned my very own Mercedes Benz-themed finisher medal and I made my way back to the hotel room. Fortunately, the manager of the hotel had granted us a late check out. Driving hundreds of miles back home after a marathon without a shower was an idea that neither I nor my wife relished. By nightfall, Chris was back at school and my wife and I had navigated our way safely back home. We expertly unpacked our car and unloaded our overnight bags and plunked into bed all within a few minutes of our arrival. My wife quickly drifted off to sleep. As I settled into my nice, warm bed I realized I had some unfinished business to attend to. I had hoped for a lazy, long nap yesterday morning. Chris’ phone call put my plans on hold. “Now where was I,” I dreamily thought, “before I was so rudely interrupted?”
From the mouths of runners “Whether it is a 14-minute mile or a 7-minute mile, it is still A MILE.” “Somebody may beat me, but they are going to have to bleed to do it.” — Steve Prefontaine “It is very hard in the beginning to understand that the whole idea is not to beat the other runners. Eventually, you learn that the competition is against the little voice inside you that wants you to quit.” —George Sheehan, M.D. “Remember, the feeling you get from a good run is better than the feeling you get from sitting around wishing you were running.” “Running allows me to set my mind free. Nothing is impossible, nothing unattainable.” — Kara Goucher
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Tri a Fun New Challenge: Triathlon By Pamela Routh
Buzz on the Memphis streets within the endurance sports community is Ironman 70.3 Memphis coming to Shelby Farms in October 2020. Memphis folks, many of whom have not ridden a bike in years, are signing up. They may not swim much, yet, but they can RUN! Considering a fun new challenge by participating in a triathlon? Is swim, bike, and run for you? Runners love to run, but too much running can cause overuse injuries or boredom: triathletes keep it fun by training in a different sport each day – the goal being each sport two times a week; swim, bike, run, and weight train. There are fewer overuse problems if you follow conservative distance buildups with not more than a 10% increase per week maximum. Cross training has even bigger benefits; it helps you improve your running. A big circle here. If triathlon has your interest you might consider short, sweet and manageable. Sprint and Olympic Triathlons are to Ironman Triathlons what 5Ks / 10Ks are to marathons. Shorter distance triathlons allow you to do a lot less training, which works well for busy folks who work, have family and social obligations. You can race and train your way up to longer distances for late year, next year or maybe never.
Triathlon distances
A runner in the Dragon Fly Triathlon in Sardis MS circa 2015.
Super Sprint Triathlon: ¼ Mile Swim, 8 Mile Bike, 2 Mile Run – these distances can vary. Sprint Distance Triathlon: 1/3 Mile Swim, 12 Mile Bike, 3-Mile Run – distances can vary. Olympic Triathlon: .93 Swim, 40K Bike, 10K Run – SET distance – this is the distance in the Olympics. Long-course Triathlon: longer than Olympic. Half Ironman Distances: 1.2-Mile Swim, 56-Mile Bike, 13.1-Mile Run – SET distance. Ironman Distances: 2.4-mile Swim, 112-Mile Bike, 26.2-Mile Run – SET distance. Relay teams are another way to try out this triathlon thing. Volunteering at a triathlon will also give you a lot of insight. Swimming: Pools are all over the Memphis and the Midsouth, so practice and if you are new, or it has been a while, take a swim class to get your form correct, then work on distance and speed. Here the ole 10% increase per week rule applies again, yes, you can overdo shoulders, too. Upper body strength from swimming will help your running and is also a good all-body recovery sport. Bike: 2 wheels, brakes and no motor is all you need for your first triathlon. You do not have to have a fancy bike to do triathlons. You can borrow a bike, rent a bike or buy one. Not knowing if you will like this sport, you may want to postpone buying one. When buying, shop local. Your local bike shops support local events that you want to do, plus they will be the one to fix your bike in the 9th hour when needed. Be sure the bike is fitted to you or you will not ride it. Local bike shops do this, called a Bike Fit Kit. They adjust stuff on your bike like seat height and tilt, for comfort and injury prevention. Running: You got this as you are a MRTC member. Expense: Not all triathlons are expensive. Large, notable events 22
like an Ironman or New York Marathon are more expensive but many local triathlons are reasonable, small local races especially. Signing up early has discounts, so commit early and save money. Fun: Triathletes are very friendly bunch. There is always a leg of the triathlon that may be easier for you than another – but then your buddy might be better at another leg of the race. As with many endurance sports, mutual admiration and good spirits emit at the finish line. In the end we all had FUN! Grab a friend, commit to train, sign up, and enjoy the journey. Triathlon fever is on in Memphis. Give it a TRI. 2016 Memphis in May Triathlon: a finisher followed by “Elvis.”
Thanks to Sprouts for supporting the 2019 Road Race Series and the 2020 Winter Off-Road Series.
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Happy Reading with Happy Skywalker, NASM CPT RRCA Running Coach Running with the Mind of Meditation: Lessons for Training Body and Mind
efforts through the attitudes of 5 different animals: the Tiger, Snow Lion, Garuda (human/eagle mix born ready to fly), Dragon, Lung-ta (windhorse). These animals give you a framework to explore your running and receive its gifts or face its challenges.
By Sakyong Mipham Reviewed by Happy Skywalker
You’ll love this book if: You value running for its contribution to your mental health as well as your physical health. You like books full of personal anecdotes and advice from the experience of experts.
“The difference between the mind and the body is that no one is surprised to get winded while running to catch the bus. Nobody gets mad at themselves, saying, “I can’t believe I can’t run 26.2 miles!” However, when we become overwhelmed by longer hours at work, more emails or more parenting duties, we become irritable, moody, and unhappy. It doesn’t occur to us that our mind is out of shape. ― Sakyong Mipham, Running with the Mind of Meditation: Lessons for Training Body and Mind
You won’t love this book if: you’re frustrated by flowery or poetic language, or you hate connecting with your inner self.
About the Author
About the Book This is not just a running book, and not just a meditation book. It’s about running with the mind of meditation, and Running with the Mind of Meditation is a valuable read if you want to increase the resilience and power of your mind as well as your legs.
Sakyong Mipham is a Tibetan lama and leader of an international community of 165 meditation centers called Shambhala. He’s also a 3:05 marathoner and the author of Turning the Mind into an Ally, Ruling Your World: Ancient Strategies For Modern Life, Smile of the Tiger, and more.
This short read assumes that you are either new to meditation, to running or to both. Mipham gives you guidance and encouragement to take your meditation
Running with the Mind of Meditation: Lessons for Training the Body and Mind is available in print, audiobook, and ebook.
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MARATHON RESULTS FOR MEMPHIS-AREA RUNNERS Compiled by Millie Jackson
Mississippi River Marathon Greenville, MS February 8, 2020 Romadel Delasalas Drummonds, TN Scott Garner Memphis, TN Larry Lynch Memphis, TN Teressa Lang Collierville, TN Sarah Harris Bartlett, TN Ashok Boddu Collierville, TN Craig Cline Collierville, TN Kim Boshaw Collierville, TN Wylie Horne Millington, TN Heather Proffer Memphis, TN Jere Yates Lakeland, TN Drew Moore Tupelo, MS Sheila Dykes Olive Branch, MS David Jolly Olive Branch, MS
3:14:22 3:19:28 3:28:54 3:56:36 3:58:02 4:04:40 4:17:28 4:30:25 4:45:06 5:16:10 5:40:46 4:24:06 7:04:07 7:04:08
Hilton Head Marathon Bluffton, SC February 8, 2020 Karl Studtmann Jackson, TN Leslie Harwell Jackson, TN
4:55:28 4:55:28
New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon New Orleans, LA February 9, 2020 Terry Dietzler Memphis, TN 4:28:57 26
Miami Marathon Miami & Miami Beach, FL February 9, 2020 Felicia Webb Memphis, TN
6:21:01
Sun Marathon Santa Clara, UT February 15, 2020 Sudarshan Banjagar Memphis, TN
4:22:48
Mercedes Marathon Birmingham, AL February 16, 2020 Christopher Rayder Collierville, TN Noah Gray Memphis, TN Dennis Prewitt Arlington, TN Robert Rayder Collierville, TN Cory Lowery Memphis, TN Larry J. Pittman Oxford, MS
2:34:36 3:59:00 4:46:46 5:08:52 5:14:29 6:06:42
Austin Marathon Austin, TX February 16, 2020 Peyton Schelp Memphis, TN Chad Filbey Oxford, MS Daniel Isley Jackson, TN Jennifer Sheriff Bartlett, TN Amanda Baker Memphis, TN
3:19:53 3:57:23 4:33:12 5:38:16 6:00:53
Shelby Forest Loop Marathon Millington, TN February 23, 2020 Felio Perez Memphis, TN Glenn Hudnall Memphis, TN Sarah Harris Bartlett, TN Kathiravan Balu Collierville, TN Melissa Wagner Memphis, TN Liz Dial Memphis, TN Leslie Studtmann Jackson, TN Daniela Krause Bartlett, TN Katrin Hartwig Arlington, TN Selvaganesh Selvaraj Collierville, TN Kathy Owens Memphis, TN Rachel Macagni Southaven, MS Gary Owens Memphis, TN Melisa Burgess Collierville, TN Dan Wolford Southaven, MS Dennis Frame Memphis, TN
3:30:46 3:46:27 3:52:47 4:25:45 4:33:08 4:36:32 4:53:30 5:07:14 5:32:52 5:53:56 6:08:56 6:10:28 6:10:29 6:21:49 6:46:20 6:46:20
Mississippi Blues Marathon Jackson, MS February 28, 2020 Linda Adhoch Lakeland, TN
5:03:32
Little Rock Marathon Little Rock, AR March 1, 2020 Patrick Cooper Memphis, TN Cameron Yates Memphis, TN Erin Arbogast Memphis, TN David C. Wilson Tupelo, MS Russell Jackson Memphis, TN Anna Tuttle Memphis, TN Meagan Hall Collierville, TN Francisco Alatorre Collierville, TN Veronica Swannigan Memphis, TN Eric Lynn Memphis, TN Heather Price Memphis, TN Jesus Arana Cordova, TN Cecilia Vazquez Lakeland, TN Julie Landrum Nesbit, MS Kescia Muhammad Memphis, TN Jennifer Hassler Collierville, TN Erica McCarrens Germantown, TN Rachel Vancuren Memphis, TN Cerita Payne Cordova, TN Joseph Carden Memphis, TN Damien Choice Memphis, TN Dennis Prewitt Arlington, TN Virginia Onetto Memphis, TN Oscar Marban Lakeland, TN Ting Wong Memphis, TN Allison Barcelona Atoka, TN Todd Barcelona Atoka, TN Cynthia Eskridge Olive Branch, MS Shane Landrum Nesbit, MS Charles Hurst Germantown, TN Robert Rayder Collierville, TN Tiffany Priewe Tupelo, MS Bianca Phillips Memphis, TN Terry Greer Olive Branch, MS Joshua Sienkiewicz Memphis, TN Jeffrey Eaglehouse Cordova, TN Joseph Gordon Cordova, TN Anntriniece Napper Memphis, TN James Jordon Arlington, TN Jere Yates Lakeland, TN Jesse Walson Tupelo, MS Freddie Milton Memphis, TN Hayden Hershfelt Tupelo, MS Lily Wong Memphis, TN Allison Cassatta Memphis, TN Jaime Grammer Jackson, TN Elizabeth Parnell Jackson, TN Richard Nessly Covington, TN Marg. Schauwecker Bartlett, TN
3:23:22 3:31:25 3:38:13 3:54:02 4:02:16 4:09:07 4:16:02 4:16:03 4:18:33 4:19:30 4:34:19 4:34:38 4:40:26 4:42:20 4:45:35 4:48:25 4:50:18 4:52:29 4:52:49 4:54:46 4:55:03 4:55:06 4:55:58 4:56:20 4:57:00 4:57:12 4:57:13 4:57:57 5:04:35 5:05:40 5:09:44 5:20:33 5:27:56 5:34:17 5:38:36 5:43:59 5:43:59 5:44:41 5:45:21 5:53:06 5:55:49 5:56:14 5:57:01 6:00:40 6:04:50 6:15:08 6:15:21 6:25:45 6:32:03
Tashita White Cordova, TN Angie Tidwell Bartlett, TN Christopher Braddock Bartlett, TN Tracey Rouse Cordova, TN Kim Glover Olive Branch, MS Cynthia Moore Memphis, TN Charmaine Bradfield Memphis, TN Kelli Brown Germantown, TN Vonzetta Douglas Memphis, TN Jeff Blair Batesville, MS Angela Blair Batesville, MS Suzie Hicks-Hurt Cordova, TN Greg Brunson Memphis, TN Sarah Bowen Memphis, TN Ketra Walton Memphis, TN Darlene Williams Memphis, TN Loretta Lane Memphis, TN Erika Thompson Cordova, TN Carrie Hubeny Collierville, TN Stephane Cole Memphis, TN Sondra Dockery Memphis, TN Chris Mathis Collierville, TN Christine Jones Collierville, TN
6:37:16 6:39:09 6:39:09 6:40:26 6:40:35 6:41:07 6:41:15 6:42:15 6:43:59 6:52:46 6:52:50 6:54:30 6:54:31 6:54:33 6:54:38 6:54:40 6:54:40 6:54:42 7:30:25 7:30:35 7:30:41 8:03:24 8:03:25
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Run with a Group Do you need some help in finding a running group or are you interested in starting your own group? Contact MRTC Coordinator of Running Groups, DJ Watson: djw@virtualmvp.com.
Sunday morning
Monday afternoon
Tuesday morning
Run: Germantown
Run: Fleet Feet Coed Fun Run Time: 6 p.m. Place: Fleet Feet, 4530 Poplar Ave. (Laurelwood Shopping Center) Distance: 3, 5 and 7 miles Contact: Eric Flanders, 901-761-0078
Run: Fitness Plus Lunch Run Time: 11:45 a.m. Place: Fitness Plus, 2598 Corporate Ave. off Nonconnah between Millbranch and Democrat Distance: 7 miles Contact: Rick Ellis, 901-345-1036 Showers and extras available. Access to Fitness Plus facilities free to runners on group run day
Thoroughbreds
Time: 6:30 a.m. - (June thru Sept.); 7 a.m. - (Oct. thru May) Place: Panera Bread 7850 Poplar Avenue, Germantown Distance: 4, 7, 12.5 (or more) miles Contact: Charles Hurst 901-491-2096 or churst9676@gmail.com Water stops provided on the course. Big fun group with all paces. Run: Cool Runnings Time: 7 a.m. Place: Shelby Farms Visitor Center, lower parking lot Distance: 10+ miles Contact: bostonbear13@gmail.com Run: iMARG: Indian Memphis
Association Runners Group
Time: 7 a.m. on weekends (mostly Sunday) Place: Johnson Park, Collierville Distance: 3.1 to 20 miles Contact: Sheshu Belde, 901-413-4456 Facebook page: https://www.facebook. com/indianmemphis.runnersgroup
Run: Southaven Striders Time: 6 p.m. Place: Central Park (Tchulahoma entrance, east side of park) Distance: 3-5 mi. (9- to 12-min. miles) Contact: Kyle McCoy, 901-299-8630 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 morning
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: Southaven Striders Time: 6 a.m. Place: Central Park in Southaven (Tchulahoma ent., east side of park) Distance: 3-5 miles (9- 12-minute miles) Contact: Kyle McCoy, 901-299-8630 or kalmac220@gmail.com
Wednesday afternoon Run: Breakaway Running Time: 6 p.m. Place: Wolf River Store 1223 Germantown Pkwy. Contact: Barry, 901-722-8797 or 901-754-8254 Run: Midtown Run Time: 6 p.m. Place: Corner of Madison and Tucker, across from Huey’s Distance: 6 miles
Thursday afternoon
Run: Fleet Feet Time: 6 p.m. Fleet Feet hosts individualized speedwork sessions including track and tempo workouts for runners who want to get a little quicker. No fees. Contact: Feb at 901-761-0078 or lovetorun@fleetfeetmemphis.com 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: Bartlett UMC Run: Breakaway Running Time: 6 p.m. Breakaway’s Marathon and Place: Bartlett United Methodist Church, Half Marathon Training Group 5676 Stage Road; group meets in meets each Saturday morning the gym lobby through December to help Distance: Varies prepare our friends for the Contact: Sam Thompson, St. Jude Memphis Marathon. 901-386-2724 or Check website or Facebook page sthompson@bartlettumc.org for location and time. Join us! 901-722-8797 for more info. Run: Bartlett Run Time: 6:30 p.m. Run: Black Men Run Memphis Place: W.J. Freeman Park, Time: 6 a.m. 2629 Bartlett Blvd. Place: Code Enforcement, Distance: 4-6 miles Farm Road at Mullins Station Contact: Paul “Spunky” Ireland Distance: Varies h. 901-388-5009 c. 901-826-7496 Contact: Shannon Chisenga, or paulireland@att.net 215-834-4687 or shannon.chisenga@blkmenrun.com
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: FIT4MOM Run Club Time and day of week: 8-week sessions. Location: Shelby Farms Park Distance: All distances Contact: Amy Earnest memphis@fit4mom.com or visit www.memphis.fit4mom.com 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: 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, 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
Date & Time: Saturday, March 28, 8 a.m. Race name: T.O. Fuller 7K and 14K Location: 1500 W. Mitchell Road Contact: www.racesonline.com Date & Time: Saturday, April 4, 9 a.m. Race name: Grizzlies 5K Location: FedEx Forum, 191 Beale St. Contact: www.racesonline.com
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Date & Time: Saturday, April 18 Race name: Youth Villages 10-Miler (8 a.m.) and 5K (8:30 a.m.) Location: Ridgeway Loop Contact: www.racesonline.com Date & Time: Race name: Location: Contact:
Date & Time: Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m. Race name: Miles for Melanoma 5K Location: Shelby Farms Park Contact: www.racesonline.com
Saturday, April 25, 7:30 a.m.
The Bad Dog 5K/10K Overton Square See ad on page 14.
Date & Time: Sunday, June 7, 6 a.m. Race name: Navy Ten Nautical Miler Location: North-82 Gym, 7915 Memphis Ave. Millington Contact: www.racesonline.com
Date & Time: Friday, May 3, 6 p.m. Race name: Mug Mile Location: Germantown High School track Contact: www.racesonline.com
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Friday, May 8, 6:30 p.m.
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Running of the Rams 5K Oak Elementary School 3573 Oak Road, Bartlett See ad on page 6.
Date & Time: Race name: Location: Contact:
Junior League of Memphis 5K/10K 3475 Central Ave. See ad on page 12.
Friday, May 29, 7 p.m.
Rylee’s Run 5K Mike Rose Soccer Complex 9000 E. Shelby Drive See ad on page 2.
Friday, June 12, 7 p.m.
Courage Thru Cancer 5K Cooper-Young District See ad on page 10.
Date & Time: Saturday, June 30, 8 a.m. Race name: Mutt Strut 5K Location: Overton Park Rainbow Lake Pavilion, 1914 Poplar Contact: www.racesonline.com
Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m.
MRTC bad-weather policy
Date & Time: Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m. Race name: Bark on Broad 5K Location: Broad Avenue Historic District Contact: www.racesonline.com
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.
Date & Time: Thursday, May 21, 6:30 p.m. Race name: Zoom Thru the Zoo 4-Miler Location: Memphis Zoo Contact: www.racesonline.com 30
38TH ANNUAL MEMPHIS IN MAY TRIATHLON MAY 16 &17, 2020 | SHELBY FARMS, MEMPHIS TN | $5,000 AMATEUR CHALLENGE
MIM OLYMPIC TRI | .93 MILE SWIM | 24.9 MILE BIKE | 6.2 MILE RUN MIM SPRINT TRI | 1/3 SWIM | 12 MILE BIKE | 3 MILE RUN | REGISTER AT: runsignup.com CUSTOM TEE AND FINISHERS MEDALS, AWARDS AND POST RACE SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY TENT
35th Heat Wave Triathlon | June 6, 2020 | 7am Ridgeland, MS Short Course: 1/4 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 5K run Classic Course: 1/2 mile swim, 27 mile bike, 10K run bike the Natchez Trace Parkway and run the multipurpose trail Great swag, T-shirt, post race lunch with local artist pottery awards Register at: runsignup.com
5th 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 27, 2020 | 6:30am – Shelby Farms Trap Lake – Memphis, TN T-shirt, finisher medal, breakfast with vegan options, local artist awards Register at: runsignup.com
August 29, 2020 | 8am | Sardis, MS 1/2 Mile Swim, 18 Mile Bike, 4 Mile Run T-shirt, finisher medal, lunch with vegan options, pottery awards Register at: runsignup.com
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