57th Annual RRCA National Convention Program by Road Runners Club of America

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WELCOME LETTERS RRCA Welcome Letter Governor of Iowa’s Welcome Letter

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MAPS

Map of Des Moines Marriott Downtown Map of Des Moines

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2015 AGENDA

for the Annual Meeting of the Membership of the RRCA

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

16–17 RUNNING NETWORK SHOE REVIEW

Contents

18–28 EDUCATIONAL AND PROGRAM SPEAKERS 30

SPONSORS

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Welcome Letter

elcome to the 57th Annual RRCA National Convention and the capital city of Iowa, Des Moines. We hope you have come ready to enjoy everything that Des Moines has to offer, including the 106th running of the Drake Relays and the Hy-Vee Road Races. Our host, the IMT Des Moines Marathon, has developed a great RRCA Convention for you including our Friday Under the Lights event at the Drake Relays, inspiring speakers, fun runs, and more. We extend a big thank you to our keynote speakers and special guests: Max Siegel, Brian Brown, Jon Dunham, Sara Mae Burman, Jack Daniels, and Phil Stewart. Our education program is designed to provide valuable information to club leaders, event directors, coaches, and more. Our speakers are leaders and experts in our sport, and we thank them for being an important part of the RRCA Convention. We also thank our convention sponsors and expo participants. Their support of the RRCA Convention is very much appreciated, and we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t host this great event without their support. We encourage all of our attendees to utilize the goods and services provided by our sponsors and expo venders throughout the year. Congratulations to the 2014 National Running Award winners and 2015 RRCA Hall of Fame inductees. We look forward to honoring these champions of running at the National Awards Ceremony and Banquet on Saturday. As part of the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event, we hope that you will support both the live and silent auctions by outbidding your fellow attendees. Proceeds from both auctions support RRCA program, such as the Roads Scholar Fund and RunPro Camp. Throughout the weekend, please take time to thank the members of the Des Moines running community for volunteering at the RRCA National Convention. During the course of the Convention, please take every opportunity to talk with attendees about their clubs, events, and programs. We know you will learn something new that you can take back to your organization. On behalf of the Road Runners Club of America, we thank you for your continued support and involvement in the oldest and largest distance running organization in the United States. Have a great time!

David Cotter RRCA President

Jean Knaack

RRCA Executive Director

Chris Burch

Convention Chair

Run Dallas. Enjoy Dallas. 58th Annual RRCA National Convention March 17-19, 2016

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Sincerely,

Terry E. Branstad Governor of Iowa

Welcome Letter

Dear RRCA Convention Attendees: On behalf of the great State of Iowa, we are honored to welcome you to the 57th Annual RRCA National Convention in our capital city of Des Moines. In 2012, the Road Runners Club of America named Des Moines as one of their outstanding Runner Friendly Communities. We cannot think of a place more deserving of such an official designation. Des Moines maintains 72 parks, encompassing 3,225 acres of parkland with 40 miles of trails. Grayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lake, located in downtown Des Moines, has a 1.9-mile loop trail that connects to several different trails. The Capital Striders host events for the youth and provide for youth running scholarships. The famous Drake Relays, Dam to Dam, IMT Des Moines Marathon, and Living History Farm Cross Country Race are the cornerstones of a busy racing calendar in Des Moines where there is a 5K of some sort nearly every weekend. To the Road Runners Club of America and its member organizations, we extend our gratitude for working to promote a culture of health and fitness, not only in Iowa, but around the country. Welcome to Des Moines, and the State of Iowa. We sincerely hope that you enjoy your time here at the RRCA National Convention.

Kim Reynolds Lt. Governor of Iowa

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Des Moines Marriott Downtown 700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Phone: 515.245.5500 â&#x20AC;˘ DesMoinesMarriott.com

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Map of Des Moines Des Moines is an Outstanding Runner Friendly Community and the downtown area is highly walkable. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve highlighted key Convention locations including our recommended hotels, opening reception, and Saturday AM group run breakfast locations.

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Getting Around Des Moines A special charter bus has been scheduled for Saturday afternoon/evening to take you from the host hotel to your hotel so you can freshen up before the Closing Reception and the National Running Awards Banquet. Friday night and Sunday morning we will be taking attendees to the Drake Relays on charter buses from the Host Hotel and Embassy Suites (need to fact check this). Friday night is to watch the Drake Relays “Under the Lights” events, and Sunday morning is to participate in the Hy‐Vee Road Races.

Thursday, April 23rd 8:00 am–4:00 pm

Schedule Of Events

8:00 AM–11:45 AM 11:00 AM–7:00 PM 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM 12:30 PM–4:00 PM 4:00 PM–5:00 PM 5:30 PM–7:00 PM 7:00 PM

Friday, April 24th 6:30 AM–7:30 AM 8:00 AM–9:00 AM 8:00 AM–4:00 PM 8:30 AM–9:00 AM 9:00 AM–10:15 AM

10:00 AM–6:00 PM 10:15 AM–10:45 AM 10:30 AM–11:45 AM 10:45 AM–11:45 AM

12:00 PM–5:00 PM 12:00 PM–1:30 PM

2:00 PM–5:00 PM

Coaching Certifcation Course Session 1 Dubuque Room RRCA Board of Directors Meeting Waterloo Registration & Check‐In Open 3rd Floor State Reps & Coaching Cohort Lunch Davenport Room State Representatives Session Davenport Room Round Table Sessions Davenport Room Welcome Reception The Embassy Club Thursday Night Dine Around Town Court Avenue

1:45 PM–3:00 PM

1:45 PM–3:00 PM 1:45 PM–3:00 PM

3:00 PM–3:15 PM 3:15 PM–4:15 PM

4:15 PM–5:00 PM 5:00 PM–6:30 PM

Morning Run & Yoga Windows on 7th Continental Breakfast ABCDE Salon Registration & Check‐In Open Registration Area Convention Welcome ABCDE Salon General Session: Insurance & Risk Management ABCDE Salon Expo Open 2nd and 3rd Floor Coffee Break 2nd and 3rd Floor Coaching Certification Session 2 Dubuque Room Regional Meetings Central‐ABC Salon Eastern‐D Salon Southern‐E Salon Western‐FGH Salon Silent Auction opens Des Moines Hall Luncheon featuring Drake Relays Spotlight Des Moines Hall Coaching Certification Session 3 Dubuque Room

6:30 PM–8:30 PM

Session: Informing Runners Starts with a Great Website ABC Salon Session: Developing Women’s Running Programs D Salon Session: Security Planning for Events E Salon Session: Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative F Salon Afternoon break & Expo Time 2nd and 3rd Floor RRCA Annual Meeting of the Membership Des Moines Hall Expo Time 2nd and 3rd Floor Friday Night Social Rock River Grill Friday Under the Lights Drake Relays

Saturday, April 25th 6:30 AM–7:30 AM 7:30 AM–8:30 AM 9:00 AM–4:30 PM 8:00 AM–4:00 PM 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 9:00 AM–10:15 AM

9:00 AM–10:15 AM

9:00 AM–10:15 AM 9:00 AM–10:15 AM

10:15 AM–10:30 AM

Morning Run & Yoga Windows on 7th Continental Breakfast Downtown YMCA Registration & Check‐In Open 3rd Floor Hy‐Vee Road Races Packet Pick‐Up 2nd and 3rd Floor Coaching Certification Session 4 Dubuque Rooms Session: Branding Your Event with Online Registration ABC Salon Session: Managing the Back of the Pack D Salon Session: Natural Stride Running E Salon Session: Ultra and Trail Running Key Considerations FGH Salon Coffee Break & Expo Time 2nd and 3rd Floor

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10:30 AM–11:45 AM

10:30 AM–11:45 AM 10:30 AM–11:45 AM

10:30 AM–11:45 AM

11:45 AM–12:00 PM

1:30 PM–2:00 PM 2:00 PM–5:00 PM 2:00 PM–3:15 PM

2:00 PM–3:15 PM 2:00 PM–3:15 PM

2015

Call to Order: David Cotter, President Roll Call: Jean Arthur, Secretary Opening Remarks and President’s Welcome: David Cotter Approval of 2014 Annual Meeting Minutes: Jean Arthur Report from the RRCA Board of Directors: David Cotter on behalf of the Board of Directors Treasurer’s Report from 2014: Dan Edwards, Treasurer Presentation of 2015 Budget: Jean Knaack, Executive Director

2:00 PM–3:15 PM

3:30 PM–4:30 PM

3:30 PM–4:30 PM 3:30 PM–4:30 PM

4:30 PM–5:00 PM 5:30 PM–7:00 PM 6:00 PM–7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:00 PM–10:00 PM

Session: Creating a Fitness Community, Meet Me Downtown FGH Salon Session: Course Measurement Workshop ABC Salon Session: Leave No Trace Program D Salon Session: Coaching Youth for Performance FGH Salon Exhibitor Tear‐Down 2nd and 3rd Floor Closing Reception 2nd and 3rd Floor Live Auction Des Moines Hall Silent Auction Ends Des Moines Hall National Running Awards Banquet Des Moines Hall

Sunday, April 26th 5:00 AM ‐ 6:30 AM

Hy‐Vee Road Races Lobby for Shuttles

Schedule Of Events

12:00 PM–1:30 PM

Session: Marketing through Earned Media Exposure ABC Salon Session: Strategic Planning for Clubs D Salon Session: Brilliant! Why Runners are so Smart! E Salon Session: Working with Professional Athletes FGH Salon Expo Time 2nd and 3rd Floor Luncheon Featuring Jon Dunham Des Moines Hall Expo Time 2nd and 3rd Floor Coaching Certification Session 5 Dubuque Room Session: Developing a Statewide Grand Prix Series ABC Salon Session: Crisis Management D Salon Session: Developing a Medical Plan E Salon

AGENDA

Annual Meeting of the RRCA Membership Executive Director’s Report: Jean Knaack Task Force Reports: No reports Old Business: No old business New Business: None scheduled Nominating Committee Report: Betsy Boudreaux on behalf of David Epstein, Chair Election of Directors for 2015‐2017 Term: Dan Edwards, Treasurer Announcements: 2016 RRCA National Championship Events Adjournment

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Thursday Opening Reception:

MAXSIEGEL CEO of USA Track & Field

Keynote Speakers

Nationally renowned sports and entertainment executive Max Siegel became the fourth CEO of USA Track & Field on May 1, 2012. In his first 32 months on the job, Siegel led USATF to financial growth and programmatic evolution that is unprecedented for USATF. Changes to the bottom line have been coupled with new USATF programs, particularly in the youth and elite athlete spaces but inclusive of all USATF constituencies. The result is a new business model for the Olympic fam‐ ily’s most historic NGB.

Friday Convention Kick‐Off:

TERRYBRANSTAD Governor of Iowa

Governor Terry Branstad was born, raised and educated in Iowa. A native of Leland, Branstad was elected to the Iowa House in 1972, ’74 and ’76, and elected as Iowa’s lieutenant governor in 1978. Branstad was Iowa’s longest‐serving governor, from 1983 to 1999. Following his four terms as governor, Branstad went on to serve as president of Des Moines University (DMU). During his 6‐ year tenure, he was able to grow the university into a world‐class educational facility. Brandstad was again elected as Iowa’s governor on November 2, 2010. One of Governor Branstad’s goals is to make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation in just five years through the privately led and pub‐ licly endorsed Healthiest State Initiative.

Friday Luncheon:

BRIANBROWN

Drake Relays Dircector Brian Brown with an elite athlete panel Brian Brown is in his 11th year as an assistant coach on the Drake staff working with the high jump and horizontal jumps. In 2005 Brown was named as the 11th director of the Drake Relays where he has been in the role for a decade. Brown shares the Drake Relays special invitational high jump record of 7‐7 which he set in 1997 and was matched in 2011. A 1990 graduate of Northwestern (La.) State, Brown also received his masters and doctorate degrees from the University of Missouri in 1995 and 2005 respectively.

Saturday Luncheon:

JONDUNHAM Director/Producer

Jon Dunham, director of the popular Spirit of the Marathon films will preview his latest project titled BOSTON. Using 2014’s cinematic race as a focal point, it tells the story of the Boston Marathon and attempts to capture exactly what it is that makes that third Monday in April so special. Dunham is an avid lover of sports and is an accomplished cyclist and runner. He has com‐ peted in cross country mountain biking events around the globe and is a veteran of 26 marathons

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Saturday National Running Awards Banquet:

SARAMAEBERMAN

Hall of Fame Inductees

Unofficially won the Boston Marathon three times before women were recognized as official participants. First female member of the RRCA Board of Directors.

JACKDANIELS

Twoâ&#x20AC;?time Olympic Medal winner, legendary coach to several Olympians, and award winning author of Daniels Running Formula.

PHILSTEWART

Lifelong RRCA supporter, Road Race Management founder, and Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile race director.

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Educational Speakers

educational program and speakers Our education program is designed to educate club leaders through our Club College® sessions and also provide continuing education credits (CEC) for our RRCA Certified Race Directors and Certified Coaches as noted. Upon request, certificates for CEC’s will be pro‐ vided at the conclusion of the session. Coaching Certification Course: Everyone registered for the Coaching Certification Cohort MUST at‐ tend ALL five Coaching Certification Cohorts built into the schedule. Failure to attend a cohort session will result in not being able to take the final examination. Only registered coaching course attendees can sit in on the coaching certification cohorts. The Coaching Certification Cohort at the Convention is as follows: Cohort I Thurday. April 23 8:00 am ‐ 4:00 pm Cohort II Friday April 24 10:30 am ‐ 11:45 am Cohort III Friday April 24 2:00 pm ‐ 5:00 pm Cohort IV Saturday April 25 9:00 am ‐ 12:00 pm Cohort V Saturday April 25 2:00 pm ‐ 5:00 pm April 23 4:00 – 5:00 pm Roundtable Discussions • Best Practices in hosting an expo booth to promote your event/organization • Implementing RRCA Programs into Your Club or Event • Social Media 101 • Starting a Kids Run the Nation program in your community • Working with your CVBs – Des Moines Sports Commission • Managing Conflicts of Interest in your club • Key policies & procedures for financial oversight of your club/events • Developing a masters racing team • Engaging younger members in clubs • Course Certification ‐ Why and How • Technology Table ‐ RunSignUp.com • Technology Table ‐ The Driven Friday April 24 ‐ 9:00 ‐ 10:15 AM General Session–RRCA Insurance Program and Risk Management for Clubs & Events ‐ Attendees will learn about best practices in risk management from recent lessons learned from in‐ surance claims, litigation, and more. Learn about the RRCA insur‐ ance program and how it benefits your club and event. This session is part of the RRCA's Club College and RRCA Certified Race Directors earn 1 hour of continuing education credits (CECs) for attending this session. Presented by TERRYDILLER Diller has worked in the insurance industry for nearly 30 years. His agency has handled the insurance pro‐ gram for the RRCA for 20 years, and he as been instru‐ mental in updating the policies as needs change and evolve for the running community. He has also han‐ dled the insurance programs for other sports organizations such as the Iditarod Dog Sled Race, the AAU, the United State Tae Kwon Do Union and Cycle Oregon. Terry runs on a daily basis and considers the four Boston marathons he completed to be the highlight of his running career. Friday April 24 ‐ 1:45 ‐ 3:00 PM Informing Runners Starts with a Great Website Talking to fellow runners and race attendees seems pretty simple, right? They’re a friendly crowd. Tell them what they need to know, when they need to know it, and they get involved. So why aren’t

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Educational Speakers

you getting more likes on your posts? Why can’t people find infor‐ mation on your website? How can you tell if platforms like Face‐ book are even showing your message? This workshop will teach you everything from what time to post to get the most likes, to using Facebook Insights, in‐depth messaging, user‐centered web‐ site design and web governance strategies. Drive your runners to your digital messaging with the use of direct mail and custom mail‐ ing lists. Mittera Group and Colorfx Printing are your one stop shop to Intelligent Creativity. Certified Race Directors earn 1 CEC. This session is part of Club College. Presented by SARAHLEFEBER, and JACOBHEFLIN Sarah Lefeber is Lead Strategist for content at MIT‐ TERA. Sarah’s specialty is finding and crafting mes‐ saging strategies that create meaningful audience interactions. Her experience includes media relations and reporting for the Des Moines Register, Associ‐ ated Press, ICADV, and World Vision. Most recently, Sarah worked as the Communications Director for Senator Swati Dandekar’s con‐ gressional campaign. Sarah graduated from Simpson College with a B.A. in Journalism and Sociology. Jacob Heflin is the UX Designer at MITTERA. He spe‐ cializes in user‐centered digital processes through research, interaction design, and interface develop‐ ment. From mobile apps to responsive websites, Jacob takes pride in building products that are mod‐ ern, practical and beautiful. His background in development and design runs the gamut from business and non‐profit websites to geographic information systems and social networking. Jacob graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a B.S. in Interactive Digital Media: Visual Imaging. Women’s Running Programs Join this session to learn about developing successful Women’s Running Programs for your club. The session will focus on creating a program environment that engages women in a positive environ‐ ment. RRCA Certified Coaches earn 1 CEC. This session is also part of the RRCA’s Club College. Presented by JUDYTIPPLE and EVEREYNOLDS Judy Tipple found that running brought her out of my house through her neighborhood, then the bike trails, then running groups all over town, races, and eventually marathons. She has run fourteen marathons; the last one was Boston, where in her 60’s, she placed 2nd in her age group. She now focuses on the half marathon distance. In 2005, she started the Cornbelt Pacers Women’s Running Group that twelve women participate in the first year. The program now has twelve dedicated and enthusiastic lead‐ ers involved with the group. Eve Reynolds joined the Women’s 101 Running Pro‐ gram as a participant in 2010. Now she is one of the leaders. She joined the program to learn how to run a 5k and pace herself. In 2011, she ran her first full marathon and qualified for Boston. Since then she has run twenty‐two marathons. Security Planning for Events Event safety should be a top priority, but not every race can afford a bomb‐sniffing dog. Join this session and learn about important aspects of keeping your event safe and practical measures for all budgets when implementing a safety and disaster plan. RRCA Cer‐ tified Race Directors earn 1 CEC.

Presented by SGT. JACKBEARDSLEY, KANDIREINDL, and BRIANBECKER Sgt. Jack Beardsley is the officer assigned to be re‐ sponsible for coordinating all special events occur‐ ring within the City Of Des Moines. The nature of the events varies from Drake Relays, State Fair ac‐ tivities, parades and fun runs to Presidential and dignitary visitations warranting special escorts and security. Kandi Reindl began her local government career with the City of Des Moines in 1991, working first in Com‐ munity Development before moving to the City Man‐ ager’s office in 1999. As Assistant to the City Manager, she has helped build the special events program, which now oversees more than 200 street events annually, includ‐ ing past events such as the Hy‐Vee Triathlon and RAGBRAI. Kandi also serves as the liaison to the Police, Clerk and Legal Depart‐ ments, staffs the City Council’s Legislative Subcommittee as well as the Metropolitan Advisory Council.

BE SURE TO VISIT ALL OF OUR SPONSORS AND EXPO VENDORS LISTED ON PAGE 30. THANK THEM FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND LEARN ABOUT HOW THEIR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CAN BENEFIT YOUR CLUB OR EVENT. Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative Human health is affected by many factors, such as the food we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink, and whether we can walk or bike to work or school. Health is also influenced by factors such as human choice and behavior, genetics, access to healthcare, transportation, income, and whether an environment is safe. At‐ tendees will learn about the efforts of the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative to create a culture shift to create healthy communities and how you can get involved in your own community. This session is part of Club College. Presented by JAMIHABERL Jami Haberl joined as the executive director for the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative on December 1, 2014. Haberl’s passion for health and well‐being started as a young child in rural Iowa and this pas‐ sion has followed her throughout her career. The Healthiest State Initiative is a privately led, public initiative in‐ tended to inspire Iowans and their communities to improve their health and happiness. In addition to her role leading the Health‐ iest State Initiative Haberl serves as part‐time faculty for the Col‐ lege of Health Sciences at Des Moines University. Haberl is a graduate of Iowa State University with a BS in Community Health Education and a graduate of Des Moines University with MS in Public Health and Healthcare Administration. Saturday April 25 ‐ 9:00 AM ‐ 10:15 AM Branding Your Event/Club with Online Registration The days of leaving paper membership or event forms around town or posting PDF forms on a website for downloading, printing, and snail mailing are a thing of the past. Is it time to make your club or event website look like it’s 2015 and not 1995? Join this session to learn about the best practices for online membership management, event management, website content management and much more.

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Presented by BOBBICKEL and PETEJACOBS Bob Bickel originally conceived of, created, and fi‐ nanced RunSignUp in 2009. He has had a long career in technology, and in 1994 began focusing on Inter‐ net middleware‐the stuff that makes website work‐ at companies. A runner since high school, Bob ran competitively through his years at Bucknell University, and re‐ turned to his running roots in 2003 when he began to volunteer as an Assistant Coach for the Moorestown High School Track and Cross Country Teams. In 2006 he opened the Moorestown Run‐ ning Company with Dave Welsh and Joe Halin. Additionally, Bob helps direct several charity races in the area, and helped create a home Cross Country course for the Moorestown High School by building a system of wood chip trails. Pete Jacobs grew up in Annapolis, Maryland and went to college at the U.S. Merchant Marine Acad‐ emy in Kings Point, NY. Following graduation, he moved to New Orleans and then later to Houston, TX. Pete played soccer competitively until age 30 when he decided to run a marathon just to “check it off his bucket list”. He quickly became addicted and 20 marathons later decided to start the Sienna Running Club. A year later, the club organized a race, which led to Pete's first experience as a race Director. This experience helped him develop the basis for The Driven Race & Club Solutions products. Managing the Back of the Pack for Safety, Enjoyment, and Fair Sport More people are getting into running, but they aren’t all fast run‐ ners. We need to ensure the safety and positive experience of ALL participants including volunteers. Join this session to learn about best practices in managing the back of the pack for enjoyment and safety. RRCA Certified Race Directors earn 1 CEC. This session is also part of Club College. Presented by RACHELTAMBLING, BETSEYBOURDREAUX and MARKBARRETT Rachel Tambling is the president of the Willimantic Athletic Club in Connecticut. She is an experienced race director, managing races from half marathon to 5k. Her club offers three walker‐friendly events each year, a designated last place finisher at every race, and two couch‐to‐5k training programs associated with club races. In addition to her role as race director and club president, she is a frequent back of the packer in races with her mom, a race walker. Rachel does some race pacing ‐ usually at the back of the pack. She has also had the dubious honor of actually finishing last more than once while recovering from knee surgery. Betsey Bourdreaux has been actively involved in the New Orleans running community since she began running 10 years ago. In addition to serving as Vice President for her home club, Bestbank Track Club, she also serves as Volunteer Coordinator for the Shamrockin’ Run 8k race, Big Easy Running Festival Half Marathon, and Ironman New Orleans 70.3 event. She is on the race committee for the Crescent City Classic 10K. Her role as the Local Community Relations Liaison for the Rock’n’Roll New Orleans Marathon re‐ quires that she establish contact and relationships with hundreds of businesses, neighborhood associations, churches, etc. that may be impacted by the traffic detours or road closures associated with the race. Her experience as a USATF course measurer also keeps her busy not only in the New Orleans area but throughout the state

and region. A veteran of countless road races, 18 marathons, five half Ironmans and numerous sprint distance triathlons, Betsy com‐ pleted Ironman Florida in 2012. Mark Barrett is the RRCA State Rep for Oregon, an RRCA Certified Coach and an RRCA Certified Race Director. He has directed races since 1995, from a 5K to a marathon to a 69 mile relay. He has run thousands of miles and hundreds of races, includ‐ ing the Hood to Coast Relay 22 times. Natural Stride Running Join this session to learn about key elements of Natural Stride Run‐ ning. RRCA Certified Coaches earn 1 CEC. Presented by CARISETZLER Cari Setzler, DVM is a Coaching Certification Instruc‐ tor for the RRCA’s Coaching Certification program. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology at Aquinas College while earning All‐American Honors 8 times, national runner up in the indoor 1000 me‐ ters, and was inducted into the Aquinas Athletic Hall of Fame in 2014. She continued on to Michigan State University where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree. She is a certified level II USATF endurance coach, USATFCCA level II sprint/hurdle, and is certified in running mechanics through New‐ ton Running. In 2010, she co‐founded Fast Finish coaching where she has helped athletes ranging from the first time 5K runner to the Olympic trials hopeful reach their goals. Cari is the assistant girls track and field coach at Johnsburg High School. She is cur‐ rently the chief of staff veterinarian at the Banfield Hospital in Al‐ gonquin IL. Ultra and Trail Running Key Considerations Join this session to learn about strategies to dispel the myths of trail and ultra running and how to integrate trail and ultra events into a road centric running community. Presented by AMBERCREWS and JUSTINNOSTRALA Amber Crews is a board member of the Capital Striders Run Club in Des Moines, Iowa, where she serves as the Secretary and Merchandise Coordi‐ nator. She an RRCA Certified Coach that specializes in trail and ultra running. Amber has completed over 25 marathons and ultras and is working to‐ wards her goal of 50 marathons (or farther) in 50 states before she turns 50. She mostly enjoys 50ks and 50‐mile events with challenging elevation profiles. Justin Nostrala teaches Art (Drawing, Painting and Design) at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. He lives in Indianola with his wife and two boys. Justin began running Track in 1975, and ran Track and Cross‐Country through High School and College. After graduating from college in 1986, Nostrala competed in several marathons including Des Moines Marathon and New York City Marathon. He now runs on dirt trails full time and is in training to complete his first 50K this March. Saturday April 25 ‐ 10:30 AM ‐ 11:45 AM Marketing through Earned Media Exposure Marketing your event goes beyond issuing press releases about road closures, special guests, sponsors, and results. This session will explore the importance of working with your local media to

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earn exposure for your events by sharing engaging stories, outlin‐ ing community benefits, and more. RRCA Certified Race Directors earn 1 CEC. This session is also part of the RRCA’s Club College.

as a major training effect of brisk walking and running, structural brain adaptations that produce those improved minds and emo‐ tions of endurance athletes. BRILLIANT! RRCA Coaches earn 1 CEC.

Presented by LANCEBERGESON, DAVIDMABLE, and DOUGSAWYER – Moderated by Ryan Lamppa Lance Bergeson has been a running and triathlon blogger for Des Moines Register media since 2008. He also has regularly written feature and race stories on the biggest endurance races in central Iowa, in‐ cluding the Hy‐Vee Triathlon, the Des Moines Marathon, Dam to Dam and the Hy‐Vee Road Races. Lance has run in the Boston Marathon three times – in 1997, 2008 and 2012. He is planning to complete both the Chicago Marathon and New York City Marathon this fall, with the goal of running under 3 hours at Chicago. He is married with two children and lives in Ankeny.

Presented by Presented by GARYWESTLUND Gary Westlund Certified American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Specialist and USATF Level II Coach, is the Founder and CEO of Charities Chal‐ lenge with RxExercise (exercise as medicine) fulfill‐ ment as its mission. Coach Westlund has coached many hundreds of runners and marathoners, in addition to the fastest race walkers in MN, while setting lasting records himself in race walking. He has traveled with 30 of his teams to destination events around the world, teams that have also raised nearly two million dollars for health‐related causes. Gary specializes as a coach to athletes challenged by a variety of chronic diseases, especially those living actively and well beyond arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease and other health challenges. Diagnosed with con‐ genital hip dysplasia that required Total Hips Arthroplasty, Gary himself joined the challenged‐athlete special population. Because he “walks his talks” regarding RxExercise, Coach Gary has returned to satisfying competition in race walking and running to become the “fastest athlete on 2xTotal Hips Replacement” in MN.

David Mable is the editor and founder of Iowa Mo‐ mentum, a monthly sports and fitness magazine published in Des Moines. Mable has been an avid runner and cyclist for most of his life and enjoys cov‐ ering events as much as doing them. Doug Sawyer is an award‐winning television pro‐ ducer with connections across Iowa. Doug serves as Promotion Manager/Public Service Director for Local 5, the ABC‐TV affiliate in Des Moines, Iowa. He has over twenty‐five years experience in television and radio, working in Chicago, Denver and Des Moines. He has worked in a myriad of positions including as a radio pro‐ ducer, a photographer and a television director. Doug also worked in public relations and advertising while in Chicago and served as a speechwriter for the Mayor of Chicago. He was inducted into the North Central College Athletic Hall of Fame as the first soccer player in the school's history. Doug spends his free time with wife and their three daughters, volunteers to coach youth sports and supports his local church. Strategic Planning for Clubs, a Case study of the Oregon Road Runners Club’s Plan Running is the greatest metaphor for life. You get out of it what you put into it. The same is true with Strategic Planning. Changes from Oregon Road Runners Club's newly crafted Strategic Plan moved from idea to reality in 2014, as members from across the club stepped up and made focusing on marketing and communications, branding, administration governance and improving their race events organizational priorities. Merely announcing its goals for fu‐ ture strategic planning is simple. However, learn what Oregon Road Runners Club did that is different, resulting in a proactive successful program that isn’t just a report filed in a notebook collecting dust. Presented by STEPHENWRIGHT Wright a former CEO and Fortune 500 marketing di‐ rector, is President of the Oregon Road Runners Club (Portland), a volunteer club that hosts a full spec‐ trum of 15 annual race events as well as training, from 5k to ultra‐marathons. Brilliant! – Why Runners are so Smart! From ancient times to modern, the beneficial effects of endurance exercise (i.e. long distance brisk walking and running) have been observed in brighter minds and more cheerful dispositions. Now neuroscientists have been able to observe and show, through brain imaging technologies, the physical changes that occur in the brain

Working with Professional Athletes As elite U.S. distance runners continue to show success on the roads, it is more important than ever for race directors to under‐ stand best practices in working with professional athletes that are either U.S citizens or foreign competitors. This session will focus on working with elite athletes along with sharing of information about ongoing and emerging developments in doping control for the sport. RRCA Certified Race Directors earn 1 CEC. Presented by BILLBURKE, PHILSTEWART, and BENJAMINTILUS Bill Burke is a lifelong resident of New Orleans and actually started his event production career as the co‐race director of the World Famous Crescent City Classic 10K in the fall of 1979. In June of 1993, Bill founded Premier Event Management and has owned and operated the company since that time. Bill has pro‐ duced regional, national and world championships for the sports of Duathlon and Triathlon for both USA Triathlon (USAT) and the International Triathlon Union (ITU). In both 2004 and 2008, Bill pro‐ duced the Olympic Triathlon Trials for the United States that sent American athletes to the summer Olympic Games. Phil Stewart is the editor and publisher of the Road Race Management newsletter and the Road Race Management Directory of the Running Industry. Through his company, Road Race Management, Inc., Phil organizes the annual Road Race Management Race Directors’ Seminar and Trade Exhibit, an annual sport‐wide industry gathering. Through Road Race Management, Phil was a co‐creator of the RRCA’s Race Director Certification Program and is the author of the book used for the course, Organizing Running Events. Most recently Road Race Management has launched a database outlining athletes that currently are or have served dop‐ ing bans. He is the event director of the Credit Union Cherry Blos‐ som Ten Mile, the premier springtime running event in Washington, D.C. The event is part of the Professional Road Run‐ ning Organization World Championship Circuit and is continually rated as one of the outstanding races in America.

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Benjamin Tilus is the head Track and Cross Country coach at Carlisle High School. He is also the invited athlete coordinator for the Dam‐to‐Dam race, which attracts over 7,000 runners to Des Moines each year.

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Saturday April 25 ‐ 2:00 PM ‐ 3:15 PM Developing a Statewide Grand Prix Series For 34 years, the Arkansas RRCA has hosted a grand prix series that now boast more than 20 races. Join this session to learn how clubs and events work together at the state level to host the series and lessons they have learned over their 34‐year history. This session is also part of the RRCA’s Club College. Presented by DAVIDMERONEY Meroney has served for the last three years as the Arkansas State Rep. During his tenure he has done an outstanding job in promoting the RRCA by recruit‐ ing new clubs, administering the 20‐race, statewide Arkansas Grand Prix Series, and conducted three An‐ nual RRCA State Meetings. The Arkansas Grand Prix consists of 10 RRCA State Championships and 10 non‐championship races. Crisis Management Ever wonder what you'll do, how you'll react when something goes terribly wrong in your race? Planning, preparation, anticipa‐ tion are the difference between a successful event and a disap‐ pointing outcome. Take every little detail very seriously‐ sometimes they're the start of a major problem. RRCA Certified Race Directors earn 1 CEC. This session is also part of the RRCA’s Club College. Presented by JOEMORENO Joe has been an avid runner and marathoner for al‐ most forty‐five years. His passion for the sport has led him to volunteering and eventually race directing many events. For over twenty‐five years Joe has or‐ ganized, founded, and resumed several races in the Quad Cities area. He currently directs the Quad Cities Marathon, Firecracker Run, and Freedom Run. He serves as a board member for Running USA, and he also serves on several other boards. Developing a Medical Plan Join this session to learn about important elements of proven med‐ ical standards and protocols for events of all sizes including: deter‐ mining proper extent of coverage, identifying key players in the community that contribute to your plan, and much more. RRCA Certified Race Directors earn 1 CEC. Presented by RICHGREEN, TOMPATAVA, and PHILIPBLUMBERG Rich Green has been the Director of Medical Services for the IMT Des Moines Marathon since 2006. In that time, the Marathon Medical team has provided care for an event that has grown from 4500 runners to over 10k in 2014. The services provided include a des‐ ignated command post directed by the Des Moines Fire Depart‐ ment, Police coordination and support, five on course medical tents, EMS support, Finish line medical care and a designated Foot and Ankle care site. Prior to serving in his current role with the IMT DM Marathon, Rich has been the Director of Medical Services for large events such as the 2004 National AAU Junior Olympics games. He was a member of the medical committee for the 1999 US Senior open in Des Moines. He has consulted with various groups including the National Jr Olympic games in New Orleans and Grand View University Sports Medicine Program. Rich is a Phys‐ ical Therapist that works for Mercy Clinics and provides Orthopedic

and Sports Medicine services to a full range of clients. District Fire Chief Tom Patava manages the Special Operation Section for the Des Moines (Iowa) Fire De‐ partment. Chief Patava received his Associate of Fire Science Degree from Des Moines Area Community College, Paramedic certification from Mercy College of EMS, and Certified Public Manager designation from Drake Uni‐ versity. Throughout his twenty‐three year career with the Des Moines Fire Department, he has managed various sections of the fire department including his current Special Operations assign‐ ment, the Emergency Medical Services section, the Fire Prevention Bureau, as well as an assignment as a Shift Commander. Addition‐ ally, he spent six years as a part‐time flight paramedic with Mercy Hospital in Des Moines and is currently a volunteer firefighter in the community where he resides. Philip Blumberg is the Clinic Administrator for Des Moines University. He leads a multispecialty clinic with more than 25 licensed health care providers. He also serves as a guest lecturer and chairs the faculty search committees. Blumberg has a Master of Healthcare Administration degree from the University of Iowa and double majored in religious studies and gerontology as an undergraduate. Creating a Fitness Community, Meet Me Downtown We all know that running races can be good for communities. Drawing on the tried‐and‐true running race model, running clubs can develop free programs to enhance economic development, community health and wellness, and civic improvements. RRCA Certified Race Director Randy Accetta will explain the suc‐ cesses in Tucson, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; and Boise, ID, providing strate‐ gies for using running to make cities better. This session is also part of Club College. Presented by RANDYACCETTA Randy Accetta is an accomplished educator and run‐ ner. He is the Communications Mentor for the top‐ ranked McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Arizona, where he has twice received Teacher of the Year honors. Additionally, he has co‐ authored two continuing education courses on how to coach run‐ ners, and he has written running‐based articles that have been published in Running Times, Runners World and the New York Times. A former 2:19 marathoner who competed in the 1996 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, Randy has a long history of coaching run‐ ners, including his role as the RRCA Director of Coaching Education. He is also an RRCA Certified Race Director. Saturday April 25 ‐ 3:30 – 4:30 PM Course Measurement Workshop Join this session to learn hands on skills for measuring and certify‐ ing a road race course following the standards outlined by USA Track & Field’s Road Racing Technical Council. RRCA Certified Race Directors earn 1 CEC. Presented by TONIYOUNGMAN and DUANERUSSELL Toni Youngman is the Education and Training Chair for the USATF Road Racing Technical Council (RRTC). Her duties for this position are to train and educate the United States running community on why and how to measure long distance road races. She is also the regional certifier for Kentucky and New Hamp‐

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shire. She is the owner and operator of Runzamok, a long dis‐ tance running measurement business, and has measured events such as the Walt Disney World Marathon in Florida and the Reg‐ gae Marathon in Jamaica. She lives in Orlando, but will coordi‐ nate a training session anywhere in the U.S. Duane Russell has a long history of competitive run‐ ning and working running events. He has raced from the half‐mile to marathon distances in track, road, and trail races. He is most proud of his 2:44:01 finish in the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon (1983). While working for BKB Ltd., a Denver, Colorado race production com‐ pany, he began measuring road race courses. He has since made a “hobby‐job” out of it by forming RaceMeasure in 2005 (www.RaceMeasure.com). Duane has measured over 250 courses, from one mile to the marathon. He is an IAAF Grade “A” measurer. Duane is the RRTC Vice‐Chair West, reviewing all certificates for courses submitted for USATF posting in the western half of the U.S. He is the USATF/RRTC State Certifier for Colorado, Idaho, and Nevada, reviewing and approving all paperwork for any new course in those three states, ensuring each measurement con‐ forms to USATF/RRTC standards. He also trains other measurers, through workshops at various running conferences around the U.S., and personal instruction when requested. Leave No Trace Program In 2014, the Marine Corps Marathon aimed to decrease any impact the event had on the environment. The organizers of the event are happy to share their best practices information with RRCA mem‐ bers. With more than 60% of the Marine Corps Marathon course located on National Park lands, the race partnered with the Na‐ tional Park Service and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics by asking runners and spectators to be considerate while discarding trash such as water cups, plastic bottles, gel packs and clothing items during the "People's Marathon.” Join this session to learn how your organization can develop a similar program. RRCA Certified Race Directors earn 1 CEC. This session is also part of Club College. Presented by BRETSCHMIDT Bret Schmidt is the Operations Manager for the Ma‐ rine Corps Marathon since 2003. Prior to the Marine Corps Marathon, Schmidt was a member of the United States Marine Corps. He enlisted in 1980 and received the Military Occupational Specialty of 0311 infantryman. His 23‐year military career included duty stations like Marine Barracks Washington, where he was a member of the Ma‐ rine Corps Silent Drill Team, Camp Lejeune, NC, Kaneohe Bay, HI and Quantico, VA. Schmidt also completed deployments to the Middle East in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. In August 2003, Schmidt retired from the Marine Corps with a final rank of Master Sergeant. Schmidt has been an avid runner for more than 30 years, beginning in high school and continuing throughout his adult life. He has run 20 marathons, including 12 MCMs, and boasts a personal record of 2:59:00. He has competed in multiple triathlons, including the 1986 Hawaii Ironman and hun‐ dreds of 5K, 10K, and half marathon road races. Coaching Youth for Performance Thie session will provide an examination of competitive running for middle school and high school aged youth. This session will focus on developmentally appropriate physical training, racing tac‐ tics, nutrition, interaction with parents, and related topics. RRCA Certified Coaches earn 1 CEC.

Presented by BRENTAYER and Dr. BOBBYGESSLER Brent Ayer is a Coaching Certification Instructor for the RRCA’s Coaching Certification program. He has been active in the sport of running for over 40 years. He was a founding member of the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club while still in college. He was their club president from 2000‐2003. Brent is an RRCA Certified Coach and holds USATF Level I & Level II coaching cer‐ tifications. He has coached the Frederick Striders Youth Track & Field Club for many years. Ten years ago, he launched the Hood College Cross Country program followed by the Track & Field team. He has been recognized as a Maryland AAU Track Out‐ standing Coach in 2004 and as the Hood College Coach of the Year in 2005. Brent holds an MBA and served as Finance Admin‐ istrator to seven different members of the United States House of Representatives where he worked for over 30 years. Bobby Gessler MD, FACS is a Coaching Certification Instructor for the RRCA’s Coaching Certification pro‐ gram. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland and obtained his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1983. Currently he is a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Maryland Medical School and is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons. Bobby has served as Chairman for the Department Of Urology of the Johns Hopkins Hospital Affiliated Howard County General Hospital for over 10 years. Dr. Gessler is an RRCA Certified Coach and Instructor and has USATF Level I and Level II coaching certifications in the endurance and combined events respectively as well as being a certified Level I Course instructor for the USATF. For the past 10 years, Bobby has been a coach of the Howard County Junior Striders program and is the Cross Country coach and assistant track coach for the Institute of Notre Dame in Baltimore City. He also serves as program coordinator for an accomplished adult running group in Howard County Maryland affectionately known as “Bobby’s Babes and Buds.”

NATIONAL RUNNING AWARDS BANQUET AND CEREMONY The cocktail reception for the National Running Awards Banquet begins at 5:30pm, and attendees are encour‐ aged to compete with their fellow runners to out‐bid them on items in the Silent Auction benefiting the RRCA State Reps Program. The auction will close at 7:15 PM following the end of the Live Auction. Starting at 6:00 PM, we will up the competition by host‐ ing the Live Auction, which raises funds for the RRCA Roads Scholar program. Meet RRCA Roads Scholar and RunPro Camp attendee, Dan Quigley. Attendees will have the chance to compete against their friends in this all out battle to capture the best items. Visa, Master Card, American Express, cash, and checks are all acceptable forms of payment for the auctions. So come prepared to beat out your competition while supporting great RRCA programs. The RRCA is proud to be a BBB Wise Giving Alliance Accredited Charity and a Gold‐Level Guidestar Exchange Partner. Receipts will be provided for all auction items that exceed their stated item value.

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