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CONTENTS On the Cover:

Runners start the 39th annual Rocket City Marathon in Huntsville, AL, on Dec. 12. The race is part of the Running Journal Grand Prix. See story page 22 Photo courtesy of We Run Huntsville

Race Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Features Rocket City Marathon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Grand Prix Standings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Columns Running Through the Age Groups, Mary Margaret McEachern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Women’s Running, Carolyn Mather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Masters Running, Lena Hollmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Running Fitness, Ellen Jaffe Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Running Through the Bluegrass, Tracy Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 This Running Life, Teri Saylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 He Said, She Said, Mary Marcia Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Running Psychology, Richard Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Learning from the Young Guns, Ryan Warrenburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Distance Memories, Scott Ludwig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Inspired Daily, Rae Ann Darling Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 The Athlete’s Kitchen, Nancy Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Down the Road, Cedric Jaggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Race Results

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Grand Prix XXXVIII Schedule 45-49 September 4 September 20 November 22 December 12 January 9 January 31 March 5 March 13 May 30

Midnight Flight 10K Hokie Half Marathon Magic City Half Marathon Rocket City Marathon Mississippi Blues Half Marathon Winter Flight 8K Dasani Myrtle Beach Half Marathon Germantown Half Marathon Cotton Row 10K

Anderson, SC Blacksburg, VA Birmingham, AL Huntsville, AL Jackson, MS Salisbury, NC Myrtle Beach, SC Germantown, TN Huntsville, AL

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Grand Prix rules Grand Prix points will only be awarded to runners residing in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC, at the time of the competition.Double Grand Prix points will be awarded at the Rocket City Marathon in Huntsville, AL. In each half marathon, 25 bonus points will be awarded to each runner scoring in that race. Only the top 8 GP performances for any runner will be counted in the open and age group scoring of GP XXXVII.If a runner changes age groups, he or she may score in both age groups but points will stay in the age group for which the runner competes in at the time of the race. Following the Cotton Row Run on Memorial Day 2016, awards will be presented to the top 3 overall male and female finishers, top one male and female masters, grand masters, senior grand masters, and veterans and the top three finishers in each age category and those present will have photos taken for publication in Running Journal. Runners who win an award in the open, masters, grand masters, senior grand masters, or veterans are not eligible for age group awards. Runners must run at least two races to qualify for final awards.

Points will be awarded in each race as follows: -- Top 20 males and females overall.

-- Top 8 male and female masters (40-49), grand masters (50-59) senior grand masters (60-69), and veterans (70-over) -- Top 8 males and females in age groups 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-over.

Grand Prix Scoring System Place Top 20 overall Top 8 scoring

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Chairman, Road Running Technical Council/USATF: Gene Newman, 920 N. Night Heron Dr., Green Valley, AZ 85614.

V.P./East, Road Running Technical Council/USATF: Paul Hronjak, 4413 Pinehurst Dr., Wilson, NC 27896.

Regional course certifiers: John DeHaye, 824 Annalau Ave., Huntsville, AL 35802 (AL). Don Potter, 440 Lower Ridge Rd., Conway, AR 72032 (AR).

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RRCA Eastern Region Director: Mark Grandonico, 62 Back Cove Est., Portland, ME 04101. E-mail: eastdir@rrca.org.

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Running Through the Age Groups All These Races - Too Much of a Good Thing?

A few weeks ago I learned, to my utter despair, that the Maggie Valley Moonlight 8K, after 34 years running, will be no more. The given reason is that with so many race choices, the Maggie Valley Race simply could not attract enough runners to justify its continuation.

This was apparently the case despite the fact that the race had over 350 runners, which, by my math, would have had the race grossing approximately $9,000 -given the $25.00 per runner entry fee. This does not include proceeds received from the companion fun run.

The race certainly seemed plenty big to me, and it was an incredible event with a unique course running under the shroud of night. The post-race party was outstanding and seemed to be very well attended. This news saddens me on a personal level, because the first (and apparently only) time I got to run the race, this past summer, was a blast! We were planning to make this a yearly do-over.

This doesn't even begin to touch the pain I am sure the small Maggie Valley community will feel without the race. Runners were everywhere all weekend, filling out the quaint, old-style motels and restaurants offering delicious down-to-earth fare. The race itself brought what seemed like the whole town out to cheer on the runners. It was one gigantic party!

The news also concerns me on a more global level, in that it brings to light what I have come to see as a troubling trend in our sport - that perhaps we have reached the tipping point of too many races.

During spring and fall weekends in Wilmington, it is not surprising to for runners to have two, and often three, potential races from which to choose, every weekend. Many of these races top out at 20 to 50 runners.

As an admitted “race addict”, I must force myself not to over-race during these on-seasons so as not to injure myself or suffer race burnout. Despite these valiant efforts, I often find myself running in one race on Saturday and another on Sunday, or racing several weekends in a row, and I wonder why I'm so tired all the time!

With the exploding popularity of half marathons and marathons, and half and full iron distance triathlons, communities are finding themselves inundated with these events, which often tie up traffic for an entire weekend. Recently, while perusing our local newspaper, I noticed a few unhappy letters to the editor expressing frustration with how these larger events can cause traffic nightmares for several weekends in a row. I believe some commu-

By Mary Margaret McEachern

outcome is fewer high quality races.

Of course, in running as in anything else, there are as many preferences as there are runners. Some folks get a rush out of huge races such as the Cooper River Bridge 10K, Peachtree 10K, or any one of the big-city marathons. These runners feed off the energy of the large crowds the big races attract, and they run better as a result. Other runners prefer smaller, “homier” races at which they can start on the starting line and not have to prove they can run a certain time in order to secure their desired start position. Still others prefer middle-of-the-road events, which offer the benefits of both large and small races.

Some runners are focused on finishing only, in which case a race with finisher medals is attractive. Others are locally competitive in their age groups so they might prefer events which offer five-year age groups, masters and grandmasters categories. Still others, who are highly competitive, seek out the prize money races.

Many runners choose their races as part of a vacation or family trip, so they will look for events in destination locations.

I must admit that I am conflicted because on the one hand, I love to see the surge in popularity of our sport; it makes me truly happy to see a first-time 5K'er (see my January article) proudly displaying that hard-earned finisher medal. More runners equal more people prioritizing health, which is wonderful! I do yearn, however, for the “old days” of $8 entry fees, cheap T-shirts and the camaraderie offered by once again racing hard in a small field with no guarantee of taking home any hardware; the days when that one spring or fall race was everybody's focus, and when I never found myself saying, “I need a break from racing!” I long for the days when the Maggie Valley Moonlight 8K was one of the only “shows in town” west of Charlotte.

The bottom line here is that our sport needs to find a balance point, that “goldilocks zone” of just enough but not too many races. This is perhaps a hard balance to achieve, and the right number of races for one community may not be right for another as there are many factors involved. What saddens me most though is to see good races with long histories becoming casualties of this race-crazed trend. Perhaps someone will someday resurrect Maggie Valley; if they do, I can promise they will have at least one entrant, and I imagine many more!

nities have even enacted ordinances limiting the number of races allowed during given time periods.

As a consequence of the surge in number of races, the quality of the fields appears to be trending downward. When I first began racing in the early 1980's, I considered myself lucky to scrounge up one or two races in a given spring or fall.

A “big” local race had about 100 runners, entry fees rarely exceeded $8 (which included an old-fashioned cotton T-shirt), medals were given to top three overall and top three in 10-year age group winners only, and timing was done by the “sophisticated” popsicle stick method. What was remarkable though was that a sub-19:00 time would not guarantee a female 5K win, and a sub-16:00 time would not guarantee a male win. Runners who entered races were serious competitors. Today, it is not surprising to see the top three females clocking north of 21:00 and the top three males clocking north of 18:00.

I do not mean to imply that non-serious competitors should avoid races; rather, the sheer number of races these days has spread the relatively small field of competitive runners so thin that races must offer prize money incentives in order to lure the seriously competitive fields. This results in slower winning times, giving the false impression that today's runners are not as fast as those of yore.

Another consequence of modern-day races is relatively stiff entry fees. I have a hard time locating even a 5K for under $35. I am not criticizing the races per se; in fact, with perks like chip timing, certified courses, real-time results, technical Tshirts, and elaborate finisher medals, runners receive (and expect) much more from a race than they did in the past. Many races also donate portions of proceeds to charities, which is a good trend.

The concern is that racing is becoming little more than a business. People have discovered that there is money to be made in putting on races; just take a look at all the timing companies which have sprung Mary Margaret can be reached at up in the past few years. The inevitable mmmceachern@bellsouth.net

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Women’s Running Forty-One Meet Marathon Standard in Jacksonville If you read last month's column then you know that the Jacksonville Bank Half Marathon took national prominence on Jan. 3. More than 100 elite athletes paid their own way to travel to Jacksonville and race the half marathon in an effort to either qualify for the Olympic Marathon Trials or get in a good pre-marathon race. When Richard Fannin proposed this idea, with a few suggestions from runners or coaches who wanted to bring athletes down to this annual low key event, no one ever imagined what a stellar race this would be. Richard recruited pacers who would lead the pack with a sub 1:05 for the men and a sub 1:15 for the women.

I arrived late Friday night with my coaches Amy and Andrew Begley and four women from my Atlanta Track Club Elite team. I was up early to begin checking the athletes in with the able help of Larry Kimball who coaches in South Carolina. The athletes were so excited to be here and Richard spent the day getting them settled and ready to race.

The pre-race pasta dinner was a huge success as the athletes were taken to a local Italian cafe and treated to a spectacular buffet.

The weather had cooled considerably from the hot and humid conditions of the previous

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weeks but there was rain in the forecast. I was so excited that I awoke at 3:00 a.m. and ran in the torrential rain, then got to the staging area at 5:00 to get the athletes to the start.

The excitement was palpable and the rain had ceased for a bit. The athletes gathered at a posh country club to do their warm ups and stretch. We walked to the start at 6:45 a.m. and the gun went off at 7:00. Riding in the press truck was cold but a huge pack of nearly 50-60 men, led by designated pacer Tyler Pennel of Zap Fitness hit the 1st mile in 5:02.

It was quite dark and the rain began again.

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pace was steady and right on target as the men passed through the start line at 5K. The people out on the course were saying "there is a large pack." They had never witnessed such a spectacle in this half. Around four miles, five runners began to pull ahead of the pack. By five miles the leaders were four in number and then two and finally only Jon Grey of Boulder, CO, who hammered his way the last three miles alone to the finish.

His 1:02:47 shattered the course record. He had run the course with Richard earlier in the week and was high on life and his performance. He is coached by the infamous Aussie Olympian Lee Troop but was currently without a sponsor. With this remarkable win he should have a sponsor before the trials.

But Grey's performance was only the beginning of the drama. Fernando Cabada, Chris Derrick and Sean Quigley came through and then we awaited the "pack."

Stephen Furst was the first of the "pack" as 22 men followed him in the next 32 seconds.

It was electrifying and high drama. Tyler Pennel had perfectly executed the plan as he came in 14th with a 1:04:31. There were tears in many eyes as Richard's dream had come to fruition.

The women were next and Stephanie Dinius (1:13:41) outlasted Esther Erb Atkins(1:13:46) and Laurie Knowles (1:13:48). In the next 64 seconds, 11 more women followed. There were tears of joy, many hugs and horrendous disappointment for those who just missed the cutoff. Brianne Nelson showed off her permanent marker splits on her forearm as she had nailed the pace with a 10th place finish in 1:14:34.

American flags along with the gorgeous finisher medals were given to all the qualifiers.

Runners were wrapped in Mylar blankets as they shivered and celebrated, or shivered and were sad. Two of my teammates made the standard -- Laurie Knowles and Bridget Lyons, while the others ran well.

Richard was beside himself as the whirlwind of two full days came to a shattering climax. Forty one runners made the standard.

Seventeen men and seven women became new qualifiers. That is the most with the exception of the Houston Half which has a big budget and a big reputation having hosted the national championship half many times. The local Jacksonville Bank Half took the front page of the next day's sports section and the entire running community was in total awe of the job Richard and his team did to put this half. It was the main topic of conversation.

It reminded us older runners of the good old days where runners came to race with a dream and very little prize money. These 60 men and 40 women came with their love of running and a desire to help others get the standard. It was truly a celebration of love.

Many who did not qualify still got personal bests on a cold and rainy day. Race director Doug Alred said that if the race would have been a week earlier with temperatures in the 80s there might not have been any qualifiers.

It was plainly a magical day.

Richard Fannin gives from his heart and soul. He is passionate and contributes his own money to the sport of running. He is definitely a statistics nerd but no one does it better as an elite coordinator than Richard.

He is not paid to do this job he so loves. Both of us love our running family and love to see success. Many thanks and kudos to Richard for a phenomenal gathering of runners. Doug and Jane Alred as always contributed to the success as the race directors. The city of Jacksonville should be truly proud and the Gate River Run comes in a few months.

Richard will again be busy recruiting the cream of the non-trials athletes.

I talked with Richard the day after the race and asked him specifically what he was feeling as the men started to enter the Bolles School track where they had about 200-plus meters to run to the finish. He told me he felt it so personally as the race finished on his high school track where he had been doing mile repeats for more than 30 years. On his home turf these Olympic hopefuls were bringing full circle his life as a runner. He said that selfishly he was glad that their dreams came true where he had run so many times. I definitely could see the tears in his eyes as Jon and Stephanie and the scores of others realized their dreams. That is just the kind of guy Richard is.

On another note I want to thank the USATF Long Distance Running Committees for honoring Steve and I at their annual convention in December with the H. Browning Ross Merit Award and the Marja Bakker Contributor of the Year Award for our 30 years of volunteer service to USATF events.

We always put our hearts and souls into every event for the sole purpose of ensuring that every participant had as great a race as possible. I suspect that is why Steve is so well respected in the professional running community. The bearded gentle giant and his red headed lady are a race fixture to so many. Richard and I could feel his spirit and pride at the half marathon event.

Finally I am off to Los Angeles this month to cover and volunteer at the Olympic Marathon Trials on February 13. Steve and I have done this since 1992 and I am looking forward to seeing who can put it all together on 2/13. I suspect there will be some surprises as the course has 95 turns and 8 U-turns according to Hoka One Northern Arizona team coach Ben Rosario who had his athletes out running the course. And although there are so many talented "youngsters" who could have a big breakthrough, don't discount our Olympic medalists Meb and Deanna.

Although they are over 40 they are seasoned competitors who know how to focus and get the job done. It will be a wonderful event.

Carolyn Mather,R.N.,PhD. lives and runs in north Georgia and is a member of the Atlanta Track Club Elite. She can be reached at carolynmather@tds.net.

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Masters Running The Long Run - Some Thoughts and Reflections

By Lena Hollmann

RRCA Board member, a long run is 18-23 miles. �They are longer than 16 miles and I never run 17 miles so they really begin at 18 miles� she said. Richards, who is also known as 'K2' among her friends, is a seasoned marathon runner. She has also run in events that are longer than the marathon distance.

I have several friends who focus on the half marathon, and for them the long run is 15 miles or less. I count myself in this category, and rarely run longer than 12 miles nowadays. I tend to run for a certain length of time rather than a specific distance, and calculate my miles based on how long I have been running. Currently my training pace is

about 10 minutes per mile, so a 12-mile run takes me approximately two hours to complete. If I want to be really sure I get my 12 miles in, I add a few extra minutes. During my recent long run I was out there for two hours and six minutes, to make sure that I did indeed complete the full distance.

Which in turn boosted my confidence, and my belief that I am able to run a half marathon two weeks from this writing without falling apart.

Indeed, the long run is very much a mental thing. It assures us that we are able to complete the marathon, half marathon, or maybe 10K that we have entered and are determined to finish. I would probably be able to finish the Naples Half Marathon without the recent 10-12 mile runs I have done to prepare, and instead rely on long runs I have completed over the years plus recent shorter runs. But I want to feel ready when I'm at the starting line, and I want to run well! So I made sure I got those 12 milers in.

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The long run. It is a 'must' for almost every runner. Maybe you don't run as far as you did 20 years ago, or as some of your fellow club members do today. But you are still running 'long' once a week, or at least a few times a month.

I have been doing long runs as far back as I can remember. In the 1980s, when I ran the majority of my marathons, I could run as far as 23 miles on a training run. For me at the time, a long run was probably anything over 16 miles. My pace was also much quicker then, between 7:00 and 7:30 per mile.

Which is faster than my current race pace!

My long runs are much slower today. And shorter. As of this writing, my most recent long run was a 12-mile run, in preparation for the Naples Half Marathon on January 17. At a pace of about 10 minutes per mile, it took me just over two hours to complete it.

So what makes a run a long run? Every runner seems to have their own definition, and for the same runner it can change over time. I asked some of my friends what a long run meant to them, and they all gave different answers. For Kelly Richards, a masters runner in Grapevine, TX, and an

marathons. “I just hate long runs, and I rather do 7 miles twice a day than 14 miles once,� she said. Instead of a long run she does a lot of tempo runs, and runs races that are shorter than the marathon distance, including half marathons. She has run year round for over 20 years, and put a lot of miles in the bank during that time. Her next marathon is the Life South Marathon in Gainesville, FL, on February 21, and she has scheduled two half marathons and a 15K in January to prepare.

However, most runners, at least those of us who run half marathons or longer, go for long runs regularly. So how far do we have to run in order to call it a 'long run'? All the runners I talked to said that for them, a long run is at least 10 miles. And for a few it's more than that. I would define a long run as one that is significantly longer than the rest of our training runs. For example, if you run seven miles one day a week but no more than three miles on the other days, then the seven miler is your long run.

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Running Fitness Hooked on Technology: The GPS Watch I really wasn't going to write a whole column on a GPS watch, but then I just couldn't help myself. It's a new year, and as much as people give lip service to hating New Year's resolutions, we all make them anyway. One study shows that just talking about them with others can be helpful and lead to a better likelihood of the resolutions being kept.

I admin 10 different Facebook pages and one of them is Vegan Runners … the smaller of the two groups with that name.

As is sometimes the case, a few active posters take it upon themselves to act in a leadership role posting videos or links almost every day. One of them posed the question about heart rate training and said he intended to get one soon since his old heart rate monitor chest strap died.

In the thread, I realized how little was discussed and known about current technology. Given that I'm having a love affair with my new Garmin 235, I just had to gush and share. I should say that I don't pretend to be a techie, and you can find very detailed reviews of the total functionality of the watch and ones similar online in blogs and elsewhere.

I'm writing this mainly to inspire you to get off the fence if you have been sitting there for a decade or so, like I had, swearing off your last heart rate monitor that said your maximum heart rate was 235, in which case I would be long dead. Yeah,

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that reading a couple of times sent me to a cardiologist who, after doing a “real” heart rate check with a treadmill stress test and echocardiogram, told me that along with my vegan eating and regular running, I had the heart of a 21 year-old.

He said that female anatomy clanging around the chest strap, along with sweat, could have been responsible for the faulty, extra beats the monitor was detecting. I tossed my strap in the trash for the last and final time. I thought.

When the Apple watch came out, I thought, that's my next purchase. But then, like most runners I know, I became quickly disinterested when I realized that you had to have the phone within reach for the many of the stats on the watch to upload and be read. Worse, it didn't have GPS! I drooled at the Apple store. The

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watch was so beautiful and easy to read.

AND it had the ability to detect your heart rate from the back of the watch. Finally, the technology was there. Although reviews said that wrist tattoos could interfere with the reading. Fortunately for our age group, not a huge issue.

Not soon after, the Garmin Forerunner series, which most runners I know still liked and used, acquired the back-of-thewatch heart rate technology. At our local Bradenton Runners Club training run, the kid coach showed me all the functions of his 235, and I was smitten. People tell me all the time I'm into technology way more than my peers, and see often how that is true. In addition to often getting told I look 20 years younger than I am, my tech brain may be there too. A family of 4 recently stayed with me for 10 days, including the parents and 2 college-age girls. All of them were blown away by the watch and the knowledge of the functions.

In my un-bought-off opinion, the watch is well-worth the money and has an easy learning curve.

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Why train according to your heart rate?

The watch makes it so easy by calculating your zone. If you don't like to toggle between the different screens, the main screen will show a continuous readout of your heart rate. Or you can watch the different heart rate screens toggle by and know that you can afford to ramp up your effort if you are nowhere near your maximum heart rate. Or if you are pushing the limits, then you might want to drop it back a zone or two. I love waking up and seeing that my resting heart rate, similar to many athletic and fit vegans, lives in the 40's.

The watch is also an activity monitor, so you can toss those separate wrist monitors in the giveaway bin. You can load runner-friendly watch faces and it also shows VO2 max, an indication of aerobic endurance. Genetics aside, it can increase as your fitness improves. It also has a recovery advisor which frankly, after races especially, I pay no attention to as I stumble somewhere to rehydrate, find peanut butter (sadly, rare to find and about the only vegan post-race food I ever find), stretch and socialize. Best for 2016!

Ellen Jaffe Jones is a certified personal trainer, running coach and author of popular vegan books with one on vegan fitness to be released in summer of '16. She can be reached at www.vegcoach.com.

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Running Journal • February, 2016

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Running Through the Bluegrass Winning One for Grandpa at Otter Creek When my grandfather passed away in August, the first thing I did was go for a trail run. He was an outdoorsy guy who loved to bike and hike (and geocache), and on that run I knew I'd be back at Otter Creek. This event is about 13 years old, and would be older if they hadn't literally closed the park for a couple of years.

It's a great race put on by Headfirst Performance, a company owned by two trail-loving ultra runners. (Related: I wrote about co-owner Cynthia Heady's attempt at the Ultra Running Grand Slam in an earlier.)

Otter Creek, near Fort Knox (yes, where they keep the gold), offers three race distances on a loop course each December. So you can do one loop (about 8.5 miles), two loops (16-17 miles) or three loops (marathon). It's designed to make sure the marathon is the right distance and then the rest of us get whatever the loops turns out to be.

For quite a while I kicked around the idea of running the marathon, but a few weeks before the race I decided against it.

I knew I probably wouldn't break 4 hours and that just seemed like a really long time to be running in the cold.

Either way, this race was for my grandpa. He would've loved it. And I had my heart set on trying to come away with the win for him - not to mention it would be awesome to end the year with a “W.” Sometime recently, my sister said she had some funny sign ideas that she was going to make and use at one of my upcoming races. I invited her to ride down with me - she just started running again so I figured the fun camaraderie of a trail race would get her excited for her spring races.

It was about 30 degrees and windy actually about the same as last year,

By Tracy Green

because I checked. And when I checked, I opted to wear the exact same outfit as I did last year. That's kind of weird. But it worked. I actually took a couple of options for my top. A thermal really feels too heavy for racing, but that's what I ended up wearing.

I put my New Balance Louisville singlet over top, which looked silly but was very identifiable. I also wore Mizuno Breath Thermo gloves under Saucony mittens, which kept my Reynaud's at bay.

On my feet were my most recent addition to my shoe lineup, my New Balance Hierros. They're a trailed-up version of the Boracay I've been using. I haven't used them much, but I did do 12 miles in them a couple of weeks ago, so I knew they'd be fine.

I knew I would have to be much more of a tactician for this race, and lining up at the start was the first step.

I lined up in the front row alongside two "internet friends," Stephen MacFarlane and Kelly Hutchins. It was cool to meet them both in person. Mac trains with some other people I know and we're Strava pals - he was signed up for the full. Kelly lives pretty far away and drove several hours to the race. He's a heck of an ultrarunner with several wins under his belt and was there

Taking off at the start at Otter Creek. Photo by Robin Harris

for the 16 miler.

Having done this race quite a few times, I know the first mile is wider trail and easy footing. It means a bunch of people go out fast and then peter out about the time you hit the single track and can't get around.

There were quite a few speedsters on the men's side, and they went out hard. I found a rhythm and found a good place to tuck in, passing a few people early on.

I could hear a girl behind me which put me on alert, but her breathing seemed strained for the easy part of the course. We worked together to pass a few people, including Mac after he twisted his ankle. I was right behind him when it happened and we were in a more technical, tight and rocky part of the course so I eased off and gave him a minute to recover. But the girl behind me said she wanted to pass and, well, I wasn't going to let her do it without me.

She remarked that we might just pass her back up later, but that she wanted to take advantage of feeling good. In addition to her breathing, this isn't the kind of comment you make if you're willing to go allout to win. Again, I had to be a little strategic and analyzing her was part of that.

So once we had room to pass, I went first. I wished Mac good luck and picked up the pace. We were around mile 3, down close to the river, with trickier footing and some steep dropoffs. I did not want to end up in the Ohio on a 30-degree day, that's for sure. I caught up to another group of guys but the other girl was still behind me.

She wasn't pushing the pace, but when the guys ahead of me slowed, she would catch up.

At mile 5 we hit the aid station and I made the strategic decision to skip it. I didn't need the water, and I was hoping the gal behind would get water and slow down a little. She actually fell right before the aid station but was okay - I looked back, heard her say she was okay, and someone was helping her up.

It sounds terrible, but I knew this was my chance to put her away. The next half mile or so was on a wide gravel road, so I picked up the pace and passed several guys, hoping to put a few of them between us so she'd have more obstacles once we got back on the single track.

I also knew we were heading into the uphill section and that I would probably have to hurt a bit to ensure I pulled away.

That mile has about 655 feet of elevation gain and was 70 seconds slower that my next-slowest mile.

However, I couldn't see. The entire race I had issues with my contacts and the wind stinging my eyes and making them water.

At some point I think I tried to wipe my eyes and shoved my contact to the side. I kept trying to get it back where it needed to be but didn't have any luck. The last couple of miles my right eye was really fuzzy and I would occassionally shut it and get a crisper look with my left really quick. I cannot explain how I didn't fall.

We entered a switchback section with a mile to go and I couldn't see the other girl anywhere, so I figured I had it locked down. But, I still like to finish fast so I pushed all the way through the end.

I finished in 68:02, 8th overall and the first female by a 90-second margin.

My sister was indeed there with funny signs ("You're running better than the government" and "You're running faster than 90s dial-up internet"), which was great.

Between her and a New Balance Louisville teammate, I had my own fan club.

I was delighted to win my last race of the year in my grandpa's honor.

Headfirst Performance puts on another great trail race, the Louisville Lovin' The Hills 50k, which also has 15 mile and 6 mile options. It's a great race in gorgeous Jefferson Memorial Forest, not far from Louisville. The 50k is entering it's 13th year and the shorter distances have been added as more and more people want to give trail running and racing a go. It's held at a unique time of year - Feb. 6 in 2016 and is a great opportunity to get some miles in surrounded by beautiful scenery.

First 200 registrants in the two longer races receive a custom BUFF! Lots of information about the race at headfirstperformance.com or llth50.blogspot.com, maintained by the original founder of the race.

Finishing awards are wooden heart medals and saplings from the Arbor Day Foundation.

If February is a little too soon - or if Jeff Memorial is a little too hilly - check out the Land Between The Lakes Trail runs, also 13 years old. Options include 50 miles, 60km, marathon and 23km, with belt buckles for the ultra distances. Held in the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area in western Kentucky, you can see bald eagles, bison, elk and even a lighthouse. They take place March 12, 2016. Check out West Kentucky Runners Club on Facebook or search for the event on UltraSignup.com.

Tracy Green is a runner and writer in Louisville, Ky., where she lives with her husband Chris. She is a Hammer Nutrition Sponsored Athlete and earning her Pilates certification. Find her on Twitter and Instagram @tracyfgreen or follow her blog at http://tracyfgreen.wordpress.com

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Running Journal • February, 2016

This Running Life Raleigh Runner Sets Guinness Record on Treadmill Jeff Lynch of Raleigh is in line to claim his place in the Guinness World Record book for running just over 84 miles on a treadmill in 12 hours.

Six years ago, Jeff Lynch was 50 pounds overweight and couldn't run down the street. At that time, the idea of breaking a Guinness World Record for treadmill running had never entered his mind. But running a 5K did.

“I started running when I was 34 years old. I was just goofing around with some friends, and we decided to race each other on the lawn,” he said, sitting in a cozy coffee shop on a recent rainy day. “It was a wake-up call that I was out of shape and things were getting out of hand.”

So the friends challenged themselves to train for a 5K race and did it.

Two years ago, Lynch started running long distances and now has a handful of marathons under his belt.

Then on Dec. 7, at the Raleigh Beer Garden, Lynch, 40, a lean145 pounds, jumped on a treadmill at 9 a.m. and by 9 p.m. had run 84.01 miles, breaking the previous world record of 81.62 miles.

The Beer Garden is also the headquarters of Raleigh's nOg Run Club.

Neither the bar nor the run club is a stranger to the Guinness World Records.

The Beer Garden recently received its certificate for having the most beers on tap in the world at 366 beers.

Jeff Lynch on treadmill.

By Teri Saylor

The nOg Run Club staged the World's Largest Flip Flop run last summer in Raleigh's Oakwood Cemetery, when 613 runners in flip flops turned out to run a winding mile through the cemetery's tombstone community.

Lynch, who moved to Raleigh from South Glens Falls, N.Y. in 1999, works in tech support for Ciena (formerly Nortel) in Research Triangle Park, N.C. He's married with three children, and recently formed Pifpouch, a charitable organization that combines technology with good deeds to help make the world a more giving place. But more about that later.

Lynch answered the burning questions we all want to know about how in the world he was mentally and physically strong enough to run over 84 miles on a treadmill in 12 hours: -- When did you start long distance running?

I started doing long distance running in 2013. I did my first marathon - the Shamrock Marathon in March 2013. I reached my Boston qualifier in August that same year, and ran the Boston Marathon in 2015. Even though I qualified for the previous year, they squeezed me out by a minute, and I was one of the people who had to come back. “ -- Are you venturing now into the ultra marathon territory?

“Not specifically. I turned 40 this year and back in February I set a crazy goal outside my comfort zone. I applied for the treadmill running record through Guinness and got accepted in June.”

-- You mentioned you were 50 pounds overweight. How did you lose the weight?

“It was small changes over a period of time. I typically weigh about 145 pounds but my heaviest was 195 pounds. I started running 20 miles a week, and then at Thanksgiving 2012 I decided to go vegan.

I was detoxifying and was feeling energetically good. And with the runs that I used to do, like 5 mile runs, I just wasn't tired anymore, and I kept going longer

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we bumped it up to 9.5 miles an hour for the last 10 minutes. I was doing a 6.27 pace and was surprised my legs were able to keep up. I got to 84.01 miles with 5 seconds left.”

-- So how did you feel when it was over?

“I felt probably every emotion you could ever imagine. One minute I was tired. The next I was happy with just huge feeling of accomplishment. My family and my kids were there and that was important to me.“ -- Were you sore the next day?

“Yeah. I went home and took a bath and fell asleep in the bath. The next day I was kind of hobbling around. It was tough just getting my foot up on the curb. It was probably a good 2 or 3 days before I could kind of walk normally. My hamstring on the right side is still bothering me a little bit.”

-- How did you prepare besides training?

“I didn't do anything different outside of what you might do for a normal marathon.

I just made sure I got a good night's sleep.

I started the challenge at 9 a.m. so I ate breakfast about 6 a.m. and just drank fluids leading up to it.”

-- Were you nervous?

“Not really. It became real when we were first starting. As I was getting ready to start at 9:00, the news crews were showing up and getting set up and that made me a little bit nervous. I knew the run club would be there at 6 p.m. and there was already a big build up with that. Part of it was a little bit nervousness for the fact that I didn't want to be a failure and have people think 'oh what a loser,' but that's just the ego thing.”

-- What was it like running that distance?

Did you have highs and lows?

“The beginning was pretty easy. The first marathon distance seemed like a piece of cake. It was so controlled. I've got the window open. I've got a fan on me. I've got my fuel right there. Different friends and family members are coming and going and we're chatting. And that was fun. Also, the news crews were coming in and that was a big distraction. At 50 miles it was pretty easy going, and I knew in my mind if I could hit 50 miles, I was going to do it. Right around the 65-mile marker is when things started changing for me, mentally and physically. I started getting pretty agitated. Karl, one of my friends who was helping me with my fuel, is an ultra runner, and he understands the state of mind you go through because he's been there. As you get low on carbohydrates, you get moody and you're not really yourself. I don't think I was terrible, but my friends were making fun of me.”

-- Did you think about anything?

“I usually run about 80 miles a week, and I'll do that almost entirely by myself without any music. I'm used to personal thoughts. I'm in a meditative state, almost.

and longer and I was like 'well, I can go the distance without being too tired.' I had no intention of ever doing a marathon, but I was enjoying running more, and as I was running more, I ended up settling down to the weight I am now.”

-- What's your PR? “2:54 and change.”

-- What made you decide to break that particular Guinness record?

“I thought if I did a running challenge on a treadmill in a controlled environment, it would be easy to set up. I went through the different treadmill records, and the 12hour record stuck. I figured out what the current record was and then figured out what pace that would be and what my current easy run is. And just kind of broke it down systematically and made sure I could do that, but I didn't know what my body was going to do beyond 27 miles because I had never run farther than that before. “ -- What was your longest training run?

“This past June I did three marathons in three states in three days in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho. I wanted to go the distance of three marathons and feel the cumulative fatigue. I actually felt very good at the end of the third marathon. I felt like I could do another one. So it gave me a bit of confidence going in to this that my body could withstand the abuse.”

-- How did the record-breaking run go?

“The whole mindset was to run eight miles, take five-minute breaks for walking, going to the bathroom, fueling up and foam rolling. And so that's where I put my mindset - in eight-mile chunks.”

-- Describe the record you broke.

“The record was 81.62 miles in a 12hour period. I did 84.01. There is another unofficial record for 82-something miles, and I wanted to make sure I beat that one too, so my original goal was 85 miles based on my math. But towards the end I started getting nauseous and I couldn't take in any more fuel, so I decided I would be happy with 83 miles. The last two hours or so I didn't have any fuel at all, when I needed it most. I was still drinking a little bit of water. I was chewing ice and trying to cool my stomach down and then I hit 82 miles and started feeling okay. My team said if I bumped up the speed a little bit I could hit 84, and then I think we went from 7.5 mph to 8. I started doing the math realized that was not fast enough for 84 miles. I started getting into it and the crowd was helping me, and the bar was playing good music, so CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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Running Journal • February, 2016

He Said, She Said

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By Mary Marcia Brown

“Hey … my heel is hurting,” the left foot would quietly call out. I simply placed the buds back in my ears, cranked the volume up a touch louder, picked up my pace, and knocked out the miles like no one was calling.

Reliably, post-run and even the morning after, a faint whisper from my feet would Some want love, and some absolutely say, “That run wasn't a good idea. You betdemand it. ter give us a little rest and TLC.” Instead, My feet fall into the second category.

They had been whispering to me for eight CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 to 10 weeks.

the Chief of Podiatric Surgery at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Florida.

“Many running injuries, if diagnosed early, can be successfully treated without significant time away from sport,” Dr. Werd said - and for injured runners, that's great news.

However the key, is to take care of your feet so they do not sustain an injury.

Wearing proper shoes and socks, maintaining flexibility with regular stretching and muscle strengthening exercises, foot massage, and daily feet checks are some simple ways to begin showing your feet a little love. A more complete list of foot care and prevention tips can be found in Dr. Werd's book, FOOT! Care, Prevention, and Treatment.

Taking care of your feet means that you will be able to do what you love to do longer, but it is important to recognize when you might be doing too much. Over the past 15 years, Dr. Werd has gone from running 60+ miles of weekly training for the Boston Marathon, to training 12-15 hours/week swim/bike/run for Hawaii Ironman a few years ago, to now maintaining 10 hours/week doing a variety of training.

“Training should be fun and enjoyable, and something to look forward to.

Regular cross-training should be encouraged,” Dr. Werd said, sharing that he actually commutes to his office on a unicycle a couple days each month (his Xray Technician confirmed the veracity of the jaw-dropping story - indeed he said “UNIcycle” and not “BIcyle”).

Dr. Werd acknowledges that sports injuries of the foot and ankle are prevalent, but proper care, and foot love, can keep you running longer, stronger, and more efficiently while having fun. As the doctor says, “Happy feet make for a happy life!”

She (Mary Marcia Brown) said...

Dr. Werd with his family after completing the Hawaii Ironman in Kona

Should You Show Your Feet Some Love?

The month of love has rolled around again, regally revealing red and pink hearts at almost every turn. Cupid continues to flap his wings, shooting arrows with such precision that even the unsuspecting will find February filled with falling in love. New lovers ignite sparks and old flames rekindle the fires of recent and distant years past. Love is certainly in the air!

As Valentine's Day draws near, perhaps your wife, husband, boyfriend, girlfriend, or significant other will let you know how much you mean to them. Maybe you will let them know how much you care, too.

But as a runner, there is somewhere else you may want to send a little love. There are others so very important to your sport, that you may want to take due pause to recognize them as well. They take care of you during every mile of every run, and rarely do they get the gratitude and love they so truly deserve. So this month I ask, with all the love going around… Why not show your feet a little love?

He (Dr. Matthew B. Werd) said…

“Most people do not realize how important their feet are until they have a foot problem,” Dr. Matthew B. Werd said.

Dr. Werd is “One of the Top 25 Most Influential Podiatrists in the United States” among more than 16,500 podiatric physicians nationwide, as selected by Podiatry Management in 2012. He is also an accomplished athlete who has finished multiple marathons (including Boston and Chicago), 40 cycling “Centuries,” and more than 100 triathlons (including the Hawaii Ironman World Championship).

He knows, personally and professionally, how very important healthy feet are to athletic success - particularly for runners.

“Runners and athletes should be aware that foot pain of any type is not normal, and that any signs of redness, swelling, warmth, pain, compensation, excessive tightness should be evaluated by a sports podiatrist as soon as possible before further injury occurs,” Dr. Werd advised.

Since completing a distinguished AO International Fellowship in Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery in Davos, Switzerland more than 20 years ago, Dr. Werd has seen his fair share of injuries while practicing as part of the medical staff at Foot and Ankle Associates and as

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Running Journal • February, 2016

Running Psychology The Overtraining Conundrum You hear it all the time, “to be a good runner you must train hard.” “You must work hard and be dedicated to your training.” “You have got to be persistent and focused.” All of the above statements are true. However, you also hear things like, “don't train too much or you will get overtrained.” Every time you complain the least bit about fatigue someone will say, “you must be overtrained.” It's enough to make any runner paranoid about the effectiveness of their training program.

Are you training hard or are you “overtraining?”

So just what is “overtraining?”

Overtraining is when your training load exceeds your ability to recover and adapt.

Fatigue sets in and you see your performance levels plateau or drop. Basically your body is being stressed, either through volume or intensity, at a level of stress it cannot recover from and adapt to.

Overtraining is not when you are training really hard and getting adequate rest and recovery. Overtraining is more complex than it appears on the surface and has both physical and psychological underpinnings.

Overtraining is a very individual thing.

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What one runner can tolerate in training volume and intensity may absolutely destroy another runner. “Canned” training programs can be good, but they have the weakness of not taking the individual into account. Training loads must be tailored to the individual for maximum benefits.

Sometimes this can be achieved through trial and error by the runner, but well trained and experienced coaches are absolutely invaluable to design and monitor an effective training program.

The signs and symptoms of overtraining can sometimes be obvious, but at other times they can be subtle and difficult to ascertain. Obviously, constant fatigue is a warning sign of overtraining, especially when you are actually trying to get extra rest and recovery. Often there will be persistent sore muscles that just don't seem to improve with easy running or days off.

Mood disturbances such as feeling low, depressed or irritable can also be early warning signs of over training. Sleep may be also be disturbed with frequent waking or early morning waking with an inability to fall back asleep. Your immune system may also be compromised and you seem to have frequent upper respiratory infections. The longer a period of overtraining occurs, the more difficult it is to recover from. Recognizing the early warning signs are critical to prevent decreased performances and long term, chronic fatigue that can take months to overcome.

If you do recognize some of the early warning signs of overtraining, what can be done to prevent it from progressing further? The most obvious thing is to mentally accept that you must train less when you experience excessive fatigue that is chronic in nature. By training less, it may mean reducing the volume or the intensity of your training and in many cases, both. If overtraining is caught early,

lowering your mileage, cutting out anaerobic intervals and running at a slower pace for several weeks can allow your body to recover. Sometimes this is hard to accept mentally, but by backing off of your training you will actually be doing the type of training that will allow you to run much better in the weeks ahead. If overtraining is allowed to progress, periods of complete rest may be needed to recover, so early detection of overtraining and reduced training is certainly preferable to having to take weeks or months totally off from running.

There are numerous other ways to help prevent and cope with early stage overtraining. One thing that seems to contribute to overtraining is shear boredom and monotony during training. Running the same route at the same pace everyday can absolutely suck the enjoyment out of running. I recently had a college soccer athlete come to me and complain of low motivation during her off-season training program, especially the running part. I found out she did ALL her running on a treadmill, so I suggested the novel idea of running outside. She did so and has now gotten into trail running and is actually really motivated to go out and train! So if you're feeling stale, change up your running environment. Run somewhere different, anywhere. Get out of that same old out and back down that boring road or loop with cookie cutter house after cookie cutter house. The change can go a long way in refreshing you psychologically, which in turn can enhance how you feel physically.

Training is obviously a stress on the body, but you must always keep in mind that there are many other stressors that need to be considered besides the stress of running. All stressors take energy to deal with, so if you have stress at work, home or with interpersonal issues it becomes even more difficult to recover from the stress running places on your body.

Multiple stressors outside of running can be a direct contributor to overtraining.

Without the outside stressors you recover from your training volume just fine, but add in other stressors and suddenly you don't recover nearly as well. So if you're under a lot of stress outside of running, it may be a good idea to cut back on your

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training, especially if you're beginning to feel chronically fatigued.

Optimizing recovery is just so critical for runners. I personally feel that recovery is probably the most overlooked aspect of training. Good recovery methods can go a long way in preventing and bouncing back from overtraining. Without question, sleep is absolutely critical for recovery.

It's beyond the scope of this article to cover sleep in detail and how much humans need, but one thing is for sure; when you train hard you need more sleep.

You just can't take shortcuts on sleep; it will surely catch up with you. Yes, life is hectic, but if you're running a lot, try to get extra sleep, either by going to bed a little earlier, getting up a little later, or both. And yes, naps are recommended when you have the time to squeeze them in. If you exhibit the early signs of overtraining, one of the first steps that needs to be taken is to get more sleep.

Nutrition and hydration are also critical for recovery. Be sure to rehydrate after your run, especially in hot and humid weather. Weigh before your run and be sure to bring your weight back to that point with post exercise fluid intake.

Hypo-hydration and chronic dehydration will inhibit recovery. If you're running a lot you need to be sure to consume adequate carbohydrates. Low muscle glycogen can be a major contributor to fatigue in runners. To enhance muscle glycogen recovery be sure to eat some form of high glycemic index carbohydrate (50grams) along with a small amount of protein in the first 30 minutes following your run.

Your muscle cells are more receptive to nutrient uptake immediately following your run. But also be sure to consume an overall diet rich in carbohydrates.

Being able to recognize the early warning signs, both physical and mental, of overtraining can be critical in preventing a long term overtrained state. If you do exhibit the signs of overtraining be cautious and take steps to mitigate the condition before it becomes more serious and long term. A little caution early on can go a long way in helping you feel better and get back to your normal training protocol.

Train hard, but train smart!

Richard Ferguson is Chair of the Physical Education, Wellness, and Sport Science Department of Averett University and is an AASP Certified SportPsycology Consultant. He may be reached via e-mail at ferguson@averett.edu

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Running Journal • February, 2016

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Learning from the Young Guns Olympic Marathon Trials Preview Every four years track and field becomes the center of the sporting universe. While the 2016 Olympic Games are still 7 months away, six Olympic dreams will be realized and many more on Feb. 13 in Los Angeles at the US Olympic Marathon Trials. The drama the Olympics provides will be showcased in LA where the top 3 in both the men’s and women’s races will be able to call themselves Olympians and the rest will have to wait 4 more years for a shot. The race in Los Angeles is certain to live up to the hype with intriguing matchups and story lines in both the men’s and women’s races.

The men’s race is shaping up to be the old guard versus the up and coming crop of US marathoners with some very intriguing marathon debuts thrown in for good measure. Here is a quick run down on a few athletes to watch.

Meb Keflezighi – At age 40, Meb leads the charge of the “old guard,” and is the reigning Olympic Trials Champion. Meb’s impressive résumé includes winning the Boston Marathon in 2014, winning New York in 2009, and an Olympic Silver Medal from 2004.

Dathan Ritzenhein – “Ritz” is looking to join rarified air and make his 4th Olympic team. The former American Record Holder at 5,000m has the fastest personal best in the field, 2:07:47 from Chicago in 2012, a mark that places him 3rd fastest American in history.

Luke Puskedra – Puskedra, age 26, abruptly jumped into the conversation with his 5th place finish and 2:10:24 performance at the Chicago Marathon last fall.

Jared Ward – Ward ran to the 2015 US Marathon title with his 2:12:55 on an 80degree day in Los Angeles. In addition to his marathon title Ward, 27, won US titles at 20k and 25k in 2015.

Debutantes to Watch: Galen Rupp – Perhaps the most intriguing possibility of the weekend is whether or not Galen Rupp will make his marathon debut. Rupp is the 2012 Olympic Silver Medalist at 10,000m, an event in which he owns the American Record. If Rupp runs he might very well be the favorite despite never having run the distance.

Sam Chelanga – The only qualifier who owns a faster personal best at 10,000m than Chelanga is Rupp. Chelanga is unproven at the marathon distance, but his blazing track times suggest elite potential.

Chris Derrick – Derrick is the 3-time

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defending US Champion in cross-country and has a 10,000m personal best of 27:31, 14th all-time in US history.

Diego Estrada – Estrada jumped into the discussion with his 1:00:51 half marathon debut at Houston in 2015.

Estrada also owns a 10,000m personal best of 27:30.

Running Journal Region Watch list: Elkanah Kibet – Kibet, stationed in Ft. Bragg, NC, runs for the US Army and owns a best of 2:11:31, which he ran in Chicago last fall, 7 months removed from a 9-month deployment in Iraq and Kuwait.

Tyler Pennel – Pennel, from Blowing Rock, NC, won the 2014 US Marathon title in a tactical 2:13:32 over 2015 champion Jared Ward. Pennel is consistently a force at the front of US road racing.

Bobby Curtis – A native of Louisville, KY, Curtis has improved in every marathon he has run, most recently with a 2:11 at the 2014 Chicago Marathon.

Curtis is also the 7th fastest man in US history at 10,000m.

The women’s field isn’t quite as open as the men’s race appears to be, but that shouldn’t make the race any less interesting. Here are some runners to keep your eye on: Shalane Flanagan – Flanagan’s best of 2:21:14 is the 2nd fastest in US history and she is one of two heavy favorites.

Flanagan has an Olympic bronze medal to her name and has been the most dominant woman in US distance running for nearly a decade.

Desiree Linden - Flanagan has only lost to one American in her marathon career, Desi Linden. At last year’s Boston Marathon Linden was 4th and Flanagan 9th. Linden is a 2012 Olympian and was runner-up by an agonizing 2 seconds at the 2011 Boston Marathon.

Amy Cragg – Cragg was the 2012 Olympic Trials champion at 10,000m and owns the 3rd fastest time within the qualifying window of 2:27:03. To put the

Flanagan-Linden dominance in perspective – her 2:27:03 is over 3 minutes slower than Linden and nearly 6 minutes slower than Flanagan.

Deena Kastor – At 42 Kastor is slowing down, but as the only woman in US history to break 2:20 in the marathon, the 2004 Olympic Bronze Medalist can afford to.

Her 2:27 master’s record in Chicago last year puts her firmly in the discussion of making her 4th Olympic Team.

Kara Goucher – Goucher hasn’t had an Olympic level performance since 2013, but has been steadily improving over the last year after battling injuries and has both the talent and experience to make her 3rd Olympic team.

Annie Bersagel – Bersagel has broken 2:29 twice in the last 2 years, including her 2:28:29 win at the Dusseldorf Marathon last spring.

Kellyn Taylor – Taylor burst on the US marathon scene at the Houston Marathon last year where she ran the 6th fastest debut ever by an American with her 2:28:40.

Debutantes to Watch: Molly Huddle – the US record holder at 5,000m and queen of the US road-racing scene is qualified, and while it’s unlikely she’ll race, it would make for a very interesting debut.

Running Journal Region Watch list: Esther Atkins – Atkins, a native of Richmond, VA and current resident of Blowing Rock, NC, was the 2014 US Marathon Champion and represented the US at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing.

Serena Burla – Burla, a cancer survivor and VA resident, is the 15th fastest performer in US history by virtue of her 2:28:01 runner-up finish at the 2013 Amsterdam Marathon.

Clara Santucci – The West Virginia native owns a personal best of 2:31:39 and won the Pittsburgh Marathon last spring.

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MASTERS RUNNING CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 myself. After we finish I feel exhausted, but refreshed at the same time. And I have earned a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.

How often we run long also varies, but once a week seems to be the norm for most runners. However, when I was training for the Napa Valley Marathon two years ago I only did a long run every two weeks. This was because my long runs were longer than they had been in the years prior, and also because as I got older I needed more recovery time. I ran them “Galloway style.”,i.e. with one minute walking breaks every five to seven minutes. Mostly to break up the monotony, but also to make sure I could go the whole distance. I worked myself up from about 14 miles to a 20 miler three weeks before the marathon. That 20 miler took more than three and a half hours to complete, much longer than for the 20 milers I would do in the 1980s, when I was in peak marathon shape.

Which brings me to another point that we masters runners may have to consider, especially if we have been running for decades.

Do we want to spend countless hours on the roads putting in miles while training for marathons and half marathons? Do we want to spend four hours, i.e. an entire morning or afternoon completing a 20-mile run, when maybe we could get it done in two hours and a half when we were 20 years younger? Perhaps your answer will be 'yes', especially if you are among the increasing number of runners who are drawn to running ultras (i.e. races longer than the marathon distance), or are on a quest to run a marathon in every state. But for me, a twohour run is enough! And this is why I stick to half marathons or shorter races these days.

Clearly, the long run is not the same for every runner. And for us masters runners, it can be a different animal today than it was a decade or two ago. Almost every masters runner that I talked to said their long runs are slower and shorter now than they used to be, and recovery time is longer. There are more aches and pains afterwards. It also takes longer to get into a rhythm.

But what matters is that we are not giving up, but still doing those long runs! And that we are still toeing the starting line and crossing the finish line in marathons and half marathons, plus shorter races. Our finish times may be much slower than we were accustomed to, but we still make it. I still cannot wrap my head around that I could run a 1:18 half marathon a little over thirty years ago, while I now barely squeeze under two hours. But at the same time, I don't dwell on it. Instead, am happy and grateful that I'm still running!

Lena Hollmann is a certified personal trainer with American Council on Exercise (ACE). She lives and runs in Naples, FL, and can be reached at lenahollmann@gmail.com.

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Distance Memories

Inspired Daily

On Following Doctor's Orders (or not …)

What is a Real Runner?

Preface: I have as much use for doctors as I do protractors.

As a running coach, I am often inspired by the athletes I coach, both the high school runners and the adults.

Recently a friend I met through running made a joke about almost being a real runner and that got me thinking about what it means to be a real runner. Are there certain milestones we must hit, like a certain number of races, racking up a certain number of miles, or running specific times?

My friend JP has only been running for a few years; prior to that he was a smoker. I never knew him then. I met him when he joined a fun run at a local running store. In his first year of running he only ran a few days a week and completed three races. In his second year of running he participated in more and more group runs with our local club, ran more miles, and completed three races, including his first marathon.

In 2015 he signed up for a 50K in December and over the course of the year ran a ton of miles, many of them by himself as he trained for his first ultra. No one else in our club was running such high mileage, and he completed nine races, including his first 10K and 15K. He completed two marathons and his 50K all within 28 days in November and December, setting two new marathon PRs in the process. He is also now a member of the Marathon Maniacs.

Those are some pretty impressive accomplishments. Yet he is so humble that he still jokes about almost being a real runner. I insisted that after the two marathons and a 50K ultra within 28 days he certainly is a real runner now! The more I think about it those racing accomplishments alone are not why I consider JP a real runner. Since I met him, he has never been a fan of high mileage training and he mainly ran with our running group. Over the course of this year, he

I rarely go to the doctor. In fact when I do it is usually at the insistence of my better half because she thinks it best that a doctor determine how much damage I've done to myself 'this time.'

For instance, there was that time in the early '80's when my left knee was causing me so much pain-probably due to taking up running in 1978 and putting in far too many miles than were good for me at that early stage of my running career.

Doctor Frankenstein gave me a cortisone injection in the muscle directly beneath my knee cap (much more painful than the pain caused by running, I might add) and instructed me not to run for a day or two. So what did I do next? I stopped at the local high school track on the way home (yes, from the doctor's office) to give my knee a test drive to see if the injection had worked its magic.

Sorry to report: It didn't. If a doctor ever points a needle loaded with cortisone in your direction, do yourself a favor and run-even if you have a sore left knee.

Then there was the time in the early '90's after I did something (much too dumb to get into here) that resulted in so much pain in my left shin I wound up in Doctor Jekyll's office. He promptly diagnosed it as a stress fracture, put my left leg in an air cast and told me not to run for at least a week. I'll admit my runs the next three days were painful as well as painfully short, but on the fourth day I ran virtually pain-free. Time heals all wounds, right?

Then there was the time I had cataract surgery and Doctor Johnny Fever told me not to run for a few days while my eye healed. Since he was well aware of my running streak I asked (more as a courtesy, actually because there was no way I wasn't running) if it would be OK if I ran 'really, really easy and made sure my head didn't bounce.' He conceded and I'm here to tell you my eye was never any worse for the wear.

Then there was the time about 10 years ago when I did something much dumber than what I did about 20 years prior (I'd rather not talk about it) and Doctor Scholl told me to 'stay off my left foot and let it

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heal.' Since he also was well aware of my running streak I asked (again, out of courtesy) if it would be OK if I ran 'really, really easy and made sure my right foot took most of the impact.' He conceded and I'm here to tell you to this day my left foot is no worse for the wear.

Then just this week I went to see my General Practitioner Doctor Feelgood for a suspected hernia beneath my naval, the result of either: • Maintaining the horizontal leg lifts I do every day for much too long* (Dumb).

• Carrying a heavy piece of furniture up two flights of stairs two weeks ago (Dumber).

• Running 150+ miles in an event a month ago (Dumbest). *One of my special talents that also includes wiggling my ears and falling asleep at the drop of a hat.

The good doctor said it appeared the hernia was trying to heal itself but that I should see a surgeon just to make sure. He may have mentioned it might be something else that started with an 'a' and had three, maybe four syllables but I forgot exactly what because I wasn't really listening. However, if he also happened to mention it may be life threatening, it's not that I forgot but rather because I have a really, really bad memory and in this particular case quite possibly a very short life expectancy.

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ran approximately 1,700 miles. He decided he wanted to train for his first ultra, came up with a training plan, and executed it extremely well. He ran solo a lot which a lot of new runners and social runners often do not like to do as they find their motivation from the group dynamic. But JP was doing it all for himself, for his own personal journey. He took to the trails and roads for all those hours to think, reflect, and to enjoy nature.

I am not sure what he found out there or may have discovered about himself, but his journey, not the destination of completing the events is why I consider him a real runner. Even now, weeks and weeks after completing his ultra and highest mileage year ever, he runs solo but also joins the group once or twice a week. He follows his own path, runs for himself, and seems more excited than ever about new goals and challenges in the next couple of years. He even convinced me to do my first 50K with him in 2017. Being a real runner is about enjoying the miles, working towards goals, making running friends, inspiring others, and being inspired along the way.

Rae Ann Darling Reed runs, writes, and coaches in Florida. She is part of the Brooks Inspire Daily program. Follow her on twitter @runnergirl or facebook.com/runnergirl

Time for a comedic interlude: I told the doctor I thought the hernia was about the size of a marble.

After he inspected it he told me it was CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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JP Hoffmeister, Rae Ann Darling Reed, and Lauren Wickman Cerda at the Inaugural Fort DeSoto 15K

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THIS RUNNING LIFE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 So yes, there were times I was in a meditative state. But a lot of times I was completely outside myself just because there were so many distractions. It was a good environment.”

-- When will Guinness confirm the record?

“They say around 8 weeks. I have to submit video, bundle of paperwork with all of the witnesses. There are two witnesses every four hours in shifts so every single mile is called out and recorded - the time, as well as all of the breaks. “ -- Now I want to ask about your organization: PifPouch. How did it start and what is it?

“My wife, two other business partners, and I started working on it about two years ago. Pifpouch is a trackable Pay It Forward program. Pif, meaning Pay it Forward. It's meant to inspire random acts of kindness. A pifpouch experience starts with a story. Sharing your story can be an opportunity to raise awareness and funds for a cause that is meaningful to you or simply to create a fun experience. The pouch allows you to place an inspirational note, a gift card, or cash inside. Each pouch has a trackable code on it. Many people think they don't have a say or impact in the World and with pifpouch we are trying to open people's eyes as to how one small random act of kindness can have such a ripple effect of positivity across the globe. It all gets tracked as the pifpouch gets passed from one person to the next: number of passes, miles traveled, stories told, funds raised and etc. We have a really cool inspirational video on our website.

The website is www.pifpouch.com.”

-- What's next on your running agenda and do you have a huge goal?

“I think I'm doing tobacco road, and possibly NYC or Savannah Rock n Roll.

Also. this summer I think I'm going to do Lake Placid. My next huge goal is the world marathon challenge run in January 2017, which consists of 7 Marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. Hopefully I can make that happen.”

Teri Saylor writes and runs (but not every day) in Raleigh, N.C. Contact her at terisaylor@hotmail.com

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HE SAID, SHE SAID CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 I would pop an anti-inflammatory and put them on ice.

Finally, during the Manatee River 5 Mile Championship race about a month ago, the tootsies tired of talking and resorted to vociferating a full-volume yelp. At mile 3 of the 5 Mile RRCA State Championship run in Palmetto, Florida, it felt as though my left heel had landed on a freshly sharpened dagger. With every other stride thereafter, my left foot loudly languished for the love I had not shown.

The next two miles were the longest, most painful miles I have ever known. I tried every trick and technique I could conjure up, to finish running. I moved to the lush yet bumpy grass framing the last two miles to cushion my strides. Finally, I resorted to running strictly on the ball of my left foot while resuming a regular stride on my right. I watched while runners whizzed by me on the final 2-mile stretch.

I was disheartened but still determined to go through the finish line running. In fact, I promised my feet that if they would just run the remainder of the race, I would give them a full week's rest and maybe even take them to see a podiatrist. They lived up to their end of the deal, and so did I. Dr. Werd confirmed that I had plantar fasciitis, along with a heel spur, and a couple additional less than desirable foot concerns. He offered my feet a thorough, unrushed examination, complete with xrays and an ultrasound. Foot strengthening exercises were reviewed, as well as were appropriate stretches. I left the office with a dorsal night splint, KT tape, a compression sleeve, a Thera-band, Biofreeze, and the commitment to show my feet some love every single day.

As I put pen to paper, a full week has passed since I last ran. I am following all of the doctor's orders, and the bike has become my new best friend. I plan to continue showing my feet the love and respect they deserve, and my hope, is that the love will be reciprocated. With Cupid calling, I am certainly ready to run through the love-filled February air!

Mary Marcia is a runner and Race Director of the TICK TOCK ULTRA MARATHON & TEAM RELAY in both Florida and North Carolina. Reach her at marymarciabrown@yahoo.com or by visiting www.ticktockultra.vpweb.com or www.ncticktockultra.vpweb.com.

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www.running.net 5:16:20, Mary McDonald 6:42:47. 65-69 Angie Orellano-Fisher 4:45:33, Laura Schultz 5:10:21, Sandi Brown 6:30:20. – Ken McSpadden

FLORIDA Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic 50K/50 miles Tallahassee, FL – 12/12

ALABAMA Kaiser Realty Coastal Half Marathon/5K Orange Beach, AL – 11/28 Male, Half marathon: Overall – Danny Shaffield 1:30:00, Adrian Cox 1:32:31, Eric Pearson 1:40:05.

Masters – Tim Emmett 1:41:21.

Grandmasters – Rob McElroy 1:43:56.

Senior Grandmasters – Volker Winkler 2:08:10.

14-under – Joe Joe McDonald 1:47:11, David Clements 2:15:48, John Daversa 2:17:55. 15-19 – Seth Matthews 2:16:23, Micah Shirley 2:45:51, Dylan Slaughter 2:55:15. 20-24 – Alexander Davis 2:03:58. 25-29 – Michael Tuttle 1:38:17, Tyler Bartlett 1:55:26. 30-34 – William Sudduth 1:38:08, Josh Duplantis 1:38:48, Lawrence Chapman 1:47:41. 35-39 – Blake Andrews 1:38:01, Ryan Ley 1:43:09, Charles Montgomery 1:44:43. 40-44 – Todd Carpenter 1:50:01, Ian Worth 1:50:42, David Green 1:52:39. 45-49 – Scott Cochran 1:42:16 Larry Hardy 1:50:59, Lane Gilbert 1:56:05. 50-54 – Roy Eft 1:46:13, Mike Hendrixson 1:46:16, John Vaughn 1:54:42. 55-59 –Michael Tuttle 1:49:04, Peter Mahncke 1:50:29, Dale Kerr 1:52:35. 60-64 – Jerry Korson 2:14:56, Andrew Nitiss 2:41:16, Bill Smith 2:59:09. 65-69 – Richard Rowland 2:12:48, Larry Hardiman 2:53:21, Sidney Allen 3:44:30. 70-74 – Wayne Peacock 2:17:05, Peter Edwards 3:30:45. 75-over – Joseph Fournier 2:25:30.

Female, Half marathon: Overall – Kirsten Sass 1:27:56, Suzy Thomas 1:38:18, Elizabeth Kalifeh 1:40:05.

Masters – Jennifer McClellan 1:46:44.

Grandmasters – Ann Wise 1:59:53.

Senior Grandmasters – Maureen Higgins 2:34:41.

14-under – Izzy Kent 2:43:54. 15-19 – Ella Johnson 1:57:16, Nicole Iida 2:33:36, Lidsey Hamner 3:06:44. 20-24 – Mollie Shaw 2:06:38, Marygrace Ruiz 2:07:12, Kaylin Deppe 2:10:36.

25-29 – Amanda Brinsko 1:53:14, Molly Larkins 1:53:47, Kathryn Sanfilippo 1:56:46. 30-34 – Virginia Anderson 1:53:27, Jennifer Richards 1:59:50, Meganne Warner 2:05:11. 35-39 – Jill Frank 1:4:42, Sarah Kaiser 1:47:23, Michelle Balasa 1:49:37.

40-44 – Rebecca Pearson 1:50:46, Melissa Ard 1:53:29, Susannah Emmett 1:54:06. 45-49 – Rachel Boland 2:06:23, Maggie Shaw 2:06:38, Sophie Vezina 2:07:20. 50-54 – Rhonda Poole 2:11:18, Kathleen Bond 2:16:06, Cathy Matthews 2:16:23.

55-59 – Belva Durham 2:02:32, Charlotte Motley 2:33:02, Paula Hurlbut 2:30:50. 60-64 – Donna Workman 2:41:19, Sharon Peacock 2:50:21, Linda Twohey 3:03:28. 65-69 – Harriet Callahan 2:47:50.

Male, 5K: Overall – Greg Isaacs 18:08, Jordan Frank 18:38, Jack Minges 19:00.

Masters – James Fenton 20:45.

Grandmasters – Scott Walker 23:34.

Senior Grandmasters – Tim Morrison 25:09.

14-under – Matthew Mestayer 19:34, Nick Gould 21:03, Matt Callaway 21:15. 15-19 – Aaron Bohan 19:13, Jack Nichols 19:41, Nick Gates 21:27. 20-24 – Jake Shaw 28:02. 25-29 – Christopher Smith 22:55, Aaron Bullock 23:24, Evan Broder 28:07. 30-34 – Matthew Miller 19:23, Jonathan Cooper 26:07.

35-39 – Jeff Mailu 28:36, Jason Caldwell 30:09, Joseph Miller 32:25. 40-44 – John Coaker 23:30, Aaron Spann 24:38, Jeff Gulledge 26:46. 45-49 – James Sasser 21:37, James Gilmore 22:14, Kevin Morrisey 22:46. 50-54 – John Wright 24:05, James Cross 24:40, Tom Shaw 29:33. 55-59 – Milton Haynes 28:32, Ron Niedrich 31:02, Mike Pate 34:13. 60-64 – Jake Wyrick 26:13, Don Cruse 28:53, Len White 35:46. 65-69 – Michael Boyd 26:15 Stephen Van Mol 34:42, James Briggs 35:35 70-74 – Richard Watley 27:29, Jack Shiflett 27:35, Bob Teutsch 30:33.

Female, 5K: Overall – Michelle Morrisey 22:26, Lauren Colhran 23:54 Emily Barrett 24:31.

Masters – Christy Olmstead 24:39.

Grandmasters – Paula Robinson 29:39.

Senior Grandmasters – Janet Briggs 30:19.

14-under – Grace Hrustich 25:58, Britney Moss 31:39, Carina Halcomb 37:09. 15-19 – Joy Bishop 28:44, Mary Beth Callaway 29:02, Alex Dawson 29:18. 20-24 – Sophia Bohan 25:27, Brianna Bilunas 26:32, Anna Wright 33:28. 25-29 – Caitlin Van Mol 27:16, Jacki Purcell 28:49, Kristin Alonso 29:43.

30-34 – Lisy Quinn 26:21, Kim Frank 26:42, Rese Stevens 27:13. 35-39 – Nicole Coaker 37:44, Lisa Rollins 38:00, Andrea Mitchen 38:00. 40-44 – Patricia Dodson 25:39, Alyssa Johnson 30:59, Jessica Rippy 31:51. 45-49 – Claire Gilmore 28:07, Tracy Cross 28:42, Nancy Webb 31:08. 50-54 – Rita Walker 29:51, Holli Wood 32:14, Melanie Alonso 32:32. 55-59 – Tricia Duncan 31:04, Ruth Niedrich 33:09, Cindy Dawson 35:11. 60-64 – Patti Preston 31:35, Yon Smith 32:01, Lynn Ruehl 34:02. 65-69 – Barbara Whitney 39:45, Ginni Boyd 41:39, Goldie Coaker 42:14.

70-74 – Lyn Franklin 59:03. 75-79 – Bill Masterson 34:44. 75over – Phil Bohan 37:05.

Holiday Half Marathon Mullet Point, AL – 12/12 Male, Overall – John Brigham 1:13:08, Cody Parker 1:18:30, Leonard Vergunst 1:29:11.

Masters – Ryker Miles 1:34:06.

Grandmasters – Victor Birch 1:35:37.

Senior Grandmasters – David Jeffrey 1:39:32.

10-14 – Max Jones 2:05:23. 15-19 – Judson Taylor 1:41:17, Alex Schimmer 1:54:27, Thomas Hendrix 1:57:09. 20-24 – Daniel Holley 1:45:18. 25-29 – Evan Stringfellow 1:45:10, Jarrett Poiroux 1:45:26, Sam Miller 1:53:53. 30-34 – Kenny Pfeiffer 1:30:00, Brandon Rouse 1:33:13, James Reynolds 1:35:04. 35-39 – Steve Harris 1:33:52, Jonathan Dick 1:44:03, Scott Brady 1:46:01. 40-44 – Chris Lawson 1:34:09, William Mentzer 1:39:03, Patrick McTaggart 1:45:49. 45-49 – Kevin De Lange 1:40:06, Robert Orso 1:48:55, Tim Freeman 1:57:54. 5054 – Andy Spratley 1:45:33, Jeff Nichols 1:51:55, Tracey Levins 1:52:13. 55-59 – Calvin Lewis 1:40:05, Larry Wayne 1:41:45, Allen Perkins 1:46:48. 60-64 – Paul Bergman 1:44:07, David Longoria 1:46:10, Mark Everest 1:47:59. 65-69 – Paul Baswell 1:50:40, Bill Brady 2:02:00, Dan Van Cleave 2:08:59. 70-74 – Larry Christensen 2:16:48, Ron Mitchell 2:21:53, Kent Welsh 2:27:16. 75-over – Ferrell McDougald 2:23:47, Will Wright 2:25:53. Racewalker – Perry Larry 2:39:43.

Female, Overall – Jessica Jones 1:35:43, Yekaterina Karpitskaya 1:36:44, Elizabeth Burch 1:39:55.

Masters – Mamie Frampton 1:49:39.

Grandmasters – Maryetta Casey 1:56:00.

Senior Grandmasters – Marian Loftin 2:06:10.

15-19 – Amanda Blackwell 2:21:15. 20-24 – Susanna Fields 1:54:51, Lindsey Cockburn 1:58:30, Lindsey Gagliano 2:15:09.25-29 – Erin Fedewa 1:50:46, Cara Hemmer 1:57:08, Katie Michini 2:01:37. 30-34 – Lauren Lemon 1:44:25, Jessica Cowart 1:46:43, Angela Harmison 1:47:56. 35-39 – Petra Dinardo 1:50:27, Cindy Pitler 1:56:34, Laura Hons 1:56:46. 4044 – Melissa Ard 1:56:09, Jennifer Coleman 1:58:39, Wendy Vix 2:06:26. 45-49 – Jen Warden 2:02:22, Rebecca Castillo 2:06:06, Mimi Moryn 2:11:16. 50-54 – Deborah Hurst 1:59:42, Gloria Dodds 2:00:13, Joann Nichols 2:04:18. 55-59 – Necie Borroni 1:56:23, Susanne White-Spunner 2:13:33, Susan Rhodes 2:22:45. 60-64 – Maureen Higgins 2:48:38, Wanda Logan 3:02:57. 65-69 – Harriet Callahan 2:44:58, Cay Welsh 2:50:48. – Will Wright

ARKANSAS Jacob Wells 3-Bridges Marathon Little Rock, AR – 12/19 Male, Overall – Mike Brunette 2:53:02, Chris Toepfer 2:58:12, James Bresette 2:58:41.

Masters – Mark Ferguson 3:00:13, Kevin Golden 3:02:42, Joel Aalberts 3:10:56.

Grandmasters – Brian Sites 3:13:38, Mark Zaffuto 3:22:56, Mark Lacey 3:27:45.

19-under – Mark Charnogorsky 3:10:03, Jake Allison 3:23:44, Eddie Harris 5:25:12. 20-24 – Tyler Banks 3:24:55, Tyler Bishop 3:45:43, Wilson Herrera 3:53:29. 25-29 – Justin Sparkman 3:24:24, Nick Hayden 3:46:38, Aaron Cheyne 3:49:29. 30-34 – Lance Lowrey 3:06:48, Jacob Hudgins 3:13:05, Jeffrey Grove 3:13:34. 35-39 – Mitch Boeckman 3:09:38, Joshua Leyva 3:11:53, Shane Hanson 3:13:32. 40-44 – Craig Forrest 3:20:20, Ciriol Herrera 3:24:02, Troy Emineth 3:32:01. 45-49 – Charles Mitchell 3:23:30, Rob Seibert 3:23:45, Eliot Ephraim 3:28:26. 50-54 – Scooter Sayers 3:28:38, Terry Hurt 3:40:59, Jerry Prince 3:45:36. 55-59 – Bob Seigart 3:46:59, Jim Tadel 3:51:21, Greg Massanelli 3:53:22. 60-64 – James Lee 3:46:10, Michael Willets 3:52:45, Cliff Ferren 4:23:20. 65-69 – Michael Ahrens 4:08:57, Manfred Galatowitsch 4:36:39, Mike Kendrick 4:41:37. 70-74 – Dan Belanger 6:42:58, Bob Koorstad 7:46:11.

Female, Overall – Tia Stone 3:30:29, Jamie Rogers 3:14:16, Amanda Potts 3:24:18.

Masters – Ashley Slayton 3:30:29, Michelle Greer 3:33:55, Tammy Walther 3:40:45.

Grandmasters – Deb Baker 3:53:38, Stephanie Pianka 4:03:35, Dawn Garlough 4:16:29.

20-24 – Elizabeth Sohns 3:55:23, Nicole Titus 4:47:54. 2529 – Elizabeth Patterson 4:05:59, Kim Daggitt 4:20:21, Stephanie Dar 4:28:25. 30-34 – Emily Harbour 3:39:52, Jacquelyn Griffin 3:42:31, Amanda Stevenson 3:56:57. 35-39 – Katerine Seywerd 3:34:37, Rebecca Guenther 3:38:20, Margaret Sauve 3:44:12. 40-44 – Lia Mayfield 3:51:15, Bekki Manville 3:52:28, Joyce Forier 3:53:43. 45-49 – Arlene Nichols Saffian 3:44:37, Leslie Johnson 3:53:28, Dionida Ryce 3:56:40. 50-54 – Shannon Lorbiecki 4:17:01, Barbara Buehrle 4:18:54, Tammy Allen 4:40:42. 55-59 – Chrissy Ferguson 4:38:26, Elizabeth Spiers 4:42:14, Sheri Nicholls 4:49:36. 60-64 – Joan Tomlinson

50K: Top 50 – 1-Charlie Johnson 3:25:21, 2-Charn McAllister 3:53:45, 3-Jack McDermott 3:55:47, 4-Ferit Toska 4:07:39, 5-David Horn 4:18:15, 6-Paul Guyas 4:19:04, 7-Laura McDermott 4:28:51, 8-Travis Parks 4:35:24, 9-Ettore Aldrovandi 4:37:14, 10-Timothy Fraser 4:54:51, 11-Gary Griffin 4:56:05, 12-George Lockhart 4:57:59, 13-Dylan Lennon 5:02:04, 14Buddy Levins 5:07:08, 15-David Knauf 5:08:05, 16-Kelly Garland 5:08:36, 17-Tsige Tadesse 5:08:44, 18-Joseph Berrones 5:27:08, 19-Bill Hillison 5:27:40, 20-Gina Tran 5:28:15, 21-Amy Costa 5:27:10, 22-Bud Fennema 5:29:06, 23Lauren Herzog 5:33:00, 24-Thomas Carney 5:38:34, 25-Philip Sura 5:39:56.

26-Sam Ornelas 5:43:53, 27-Matt Minno 5:52:46, 28-Jeff Picker 5:53:40, 29-Worth Cron 5:57:29, 30-Lorna Castellanos 5:58:16, 31-Sonya Dudley 6:03:36, 32-Vince Lanh 6:05:34, 33Patrick Bateman 6:10:09, 34-Jessica Donnelly 6:10:35, 35Duane Evans 6:11:54, 36-Chassidy Stanley 6:15:52, 37Jeeheon Ryu 6:16:29, 38-Bekah Rundall 6:19:27, 39-Leigh Ceci 6:23:18, 40-Beth Miller 6:23:18, 41-Rachel Scharlepp 6:24:34, 42-Keith Kettrey 6:28:48, 43-Ludmila De Faria 6:29:10, 44Keith Berry 6:30:11, 45-Caroline Noble 6:33:10, 46-Maria Matheu 6:33:36, 47-Carlos Zapata 6:35:57, 48-Becky Bush 6:36:14, 49-Milagros Lockhart 6:36:22, 50—Heather Fuselier 6:36:47.

50 miles: Order of Finish - 1-Mark Tombrink 6:50:50, 2Tyler Booth 7:30:40, 3-Rich Flint 7:50:41, 4-Trevor Sununu 8:04:31, 5-Holly Bohensky 8:29:05, 6-Zackery Scharlepp 8:41:16, 7-Jimmy Sauls 8:49:46, 8-Emma Spencer 8:53:19, 9Joel Piotrowski 8:55:56, 10-George Maxwell 9:04:03, 11-Juli Aistars 9:41:03, 12-Patrick Garner 9:53:38.

Florida Holiday Halfathon Largo, FL – 12/13 Male, Overall – Luke Beevor 1:13:15, Sean Gallagher 1:14:46, Chris McCaffrey 1:15:49.

Masters – Larry Smart 1:19:25, Jerry Schippa 1:25:27, Richie Taffet 1:27:20.

Grandmasters – David Whiteside 1:28:50, Mike Gilmore 1:34:46, Schack Von Rumohr 1:38:01.

14-under – Alex Quesada 1:43:09, Jake Demersseman 2:38:32, Zachary Leitz 2:38:35. 15-19 – Hunter McCann 1:20:48, Brian Cochran 1:24:41, Christian Kondor 1:26:16. 2024 – Chris Yanichko 1:17:20, Park Suski 1:30:46, Grady Trimble 1:32:36. 25-29 – Chris Trebucock 1:16:21, Jeff Mistrick 1:33:14, Steven Lee-Kramer 1:34:04. 30-34 – Michael MacDonald 1:18:58, Michael O’Rourke 1:25:26, Christopher Turner 1:25:37. 35-39 – Pedro Meraz 1:21:51, Rob Pulsifer 1:24:20, Jason Jones 1:30:41. 40-44 – Andrew Chandler 1:27:57, Oliver Von Tempski 1:32:02, Joe Palmer 1:32:43. 45-49 – Brian Scott 1:29:58, Carlos Jimenez 1:32:47, Scott Hacking 1:34:06. 50-54 – Michael Hubbard 1:42:36, Gilbert Dolores 1:42:53, Charles Roose 1:43:21. 55-59 – Roger Caruso 1:42:40, Nelson Rodriguez 1:44:07, Robert Watkins 1:47:19. 60-64 – Carl Treleaven 1:41:29, Dave Sylvester 1:45:03, Gregroy McFerren 1:56:28. 65-69 – Robert Reid 2:00:28, Greg Kaputa 2:15:03, Lary Robinson 2:15:54. 70-74 – Jon Wilson 2:00:30, Jon Priolo 2:14:07, Jim Storm 2:18:19. 75-over – Joe Coffey 2:18:43, Patrick Zier 2:27:17, Jack Keefe 3:39:01.

Female, Overall – Rebecca Howarth 1:21:39, Christina Noordstar 1:27:56, Terri Rejimbal 1:29:37.

Masters – Jolene Abanses 1:33:07, Donna Silver 1:35:28, Laurin Farrior 1:38:07.

Grandmasters – Patricia Junqueira 1:44:24, Pila Cadena Vega 1:48:29.5, Stephanie Sullivan 1:48:29.8.

14-under- Briar-Rose Honeywell-Sykes 1:57:16, Meghan Gregoire 2:03:25, Krista Huss 2:27:44. 15-19 – Jessica Hanley 1:47:27, Mary Cornwell 1:53:23, Fatima Abu-Rumman 1:56:24.

20-24 – Abbie Howarth 1:37:25, Giannina Smith 1:38:33, Shayne Schreimann 1:44:11. 25-29 – Jessica Bachiochi 1:36:13, Shelbie Palmer 1:42:40, Mandy Musick 1:43:27. 30-34 – Keara McGraw 1:30:58, Meredith Mikell 1:32:18, Jennie Alpert 1:37:07. 35-39 – Kiera Russo 1:32:34, Michelle Thames 1:37:03, Leslie Beauchamp 1:41:29. 40-44 – Heather Bilotta 1:39:19, Stacey Hendry 1:41:37, Jackie Cahill 1:42:03. 45-49 – Regina Goolsby 1:46:21, Stefanie Silvers 1:47:14, Jodi Stoner 1:50:46. 50-54 – Leslie Stallings 1:48:49, Holly Johnson 1:49:26, Lynn Culbreath 1:54:54. 55-59 – Sandy Scott 1:57:57, Karen Benson 2:00:18, Catherine Morningstar 2:00:27. 60-64 – Karen Alexeev 2:00:08, Pamela Mione 2:02:40, Susan Curtin 2:04:30. 65-69 – Lan Repinski 2:34:24, Annie Ryan 2:51:53, Linda Youell 2:56:29. 70-74 – Millie Hamilton 2:28:12, Lakshmi Natarajan 2:34:30.

A Positive Step 5K Key West, FL – 12/19 Male, Overall – Keith Durden 16:46.

Masters – Edward Clarke 18:39.

9-under – Victor Espinosa 27:07. 10-14 – Garrett Mowry

22:26, Wade Allen 40:39. 15-19 – Joel Zaila 17:35. 20-29 – Francisco Ramirez 18:37, Brooks Wells 21:07, Mikhail Ponkratov 23:35. 30-39 – Derek McCann 21:25, David Cottar 26:02, Raymundo Acedera 18:06. 40-49 – Jim MacNaughton 19:35, Peter Ryan 21:45, Brad Makimaa 27:22. 50-59 – Todd Tillou 22:19, Mark Snow 25:49, Tony Difolco 27:30. 60-69 – Anthony Farretta 23:37, Charles Mench 25:36, H.B., Barrett 30:28. 70over – Terry Doughtry 41:56.

Female, Overall – Sarah Ecker 21:19.

Masters – Joan Scholz 22:28.

9-under – Caylaa Makimaa 27:21. 20-29 – Alex Kennedy 22:31, Heather Palladino 30:09. 30-39 – Kelly Maatta 23:44, Blake Smoot 24:29, Nikki Miklos 28:36. 40-49 – Betsy Langan 24:42, Katie Leigh 26:11, Danielle Legnhioli 28:16. 50-59 – Anna Tillou 26:55, Patty Roman 30:38, Leslie Wells 35:15. 60-69 - Luanne Doughtry 37:26. – Don Nelson

Jacksonville Marathon/Half Marathon/5K Jacksonville, FL – 1/3 Male, Marathon: Overall – Nick Filippazzo 2:23:33, Ryan Sloan 2:38:42, Justin Jacobs 2:41:33.

Masters – Chuck Engle 2:54:03.

14-19 – Grant Werthman 3:30:11, Jake Hollingsworth 4:14:35, Jose Ramirez 5:17:43. 20-24 – Zach Eagle 2:47:22, Christian Yeatts 3:01:48, Nick Bussian 3:05:37. 25-29 – Cody Pontius 2:45:50, Philip Pasch 2:47:09, Marcus DiLallo 2:50:22.

30-34 – Corey Peyerk 2:46:41, Kevin Stone 2:56:01, Andrew Clarke 2:58:33. 35-39 – Kristopher Shold 2:45:13, Drew Rabun 2:45:26, Jacob Kaemmer 2:46:06. 40-44 – Kethanda Som 3:01:24, Patrick Gallagher 3:01:53, Neil Chandler 3:03:33. 4549 – Samir Krivokapa 2:55:47, Peter Laskowski 3:07:16, Carlos Graham 3:08:44. 50-54 – Robert Fischer 3:15:38, John Dodd 3:23:13, Tom Youth 3:24:58. 55-59 – Jean-Louis Beaudonnet 3:06:25, Steve Johnson 3:32:55, Douglas McRainey 3:37:47.

60-64 – Chuck Chapman 3:37:02, Charlie Jones 3:48:08, James McCan 3:51:20. 65-69 – Vincent Cafferty 3:46:50, Steven Norbeck 3:56:35, Doug Degenhardt 4:10:24. 70-74 – Robert Walker 4:16:24, Edward Green 4:48:25, Gary Ruff 5:01:27. 75-79 – John Ouweleen 3:32:58, Chuck Van Duzee 5:20:34, Michael Dun 5:50:16.

Female, Marathon: Overall – Anne Elise Creamer 2:57:43, Jacki Wachtel 2:58:07, Regina Sooey 3:16:47.

Masters – Bonnie Barr 3:20:52.

14-19 – Sarah Anderson 4:16:05, Paige Ward 4:28:42, Taylor Miller 6:12:41. 20-24 – Hannah Montague 3:30:53, Jamie Schramm 3:46:54, Kristie Yang 4:26:27. 25-29 – Jessica Munday 3:47:16, Jenniffer Johnson 4:16:04, Victoria HerberLace 4:21:16. 30-34 – Simone Winkler 3:30:05, Meredith DeFranco 3:31:40, Melissa Jones 3:34:48. 35-39 – Stefani Sodl 3:27:23, Jennifer Smith 3:32:04, Whitney Cherner 3:37:54. 4044 – Gretchen Loyd 3:31:40, Debbie Basham 3:32:50, Julie Huyett 3:36:47. 45-49 – Debbie Scheel 3:34:04, Kim Olson 3:47:58, Angela Bartlett 3:48:18. 50-54 – Kathy Benton 3:29:49, Rosa Haslip 3:33:35, Jeannette Carifi 3:54:27. 55-59 – Kathy Gagnier 3:37:11, Julie Sands 3:40:51, Gail Norman 3:45:06. 6064 – Amy Yanni 3:40:09, Clare Kelley 4:12:26, Karen Wilson 4:18:36.

Male, Half marathon: Overall - Jonathan Grey 1:02:47, Fernando Cabada 1:03:25, Chris Derrick 1:03:41.

Masters – Kevin Castille 1:04:33.

10-under – Tyler Dahlman 2:45:16. 11-13 – Andrew Chambers 1:24:00, Kendall Boyd 2:16:37, Bruce Deadman 2:20:41. 14-19 – Aidan Amstutz 1:24:02, Richard Bortzfield 1:31:45, Benjamin Ahn 1:40:53. 20-24 – Jacob Sienko 1:04:26, Arya Bahreini 1:04:26, Mark Leininger 1:04:26. 25-29 – Makorobondo Salukombo 1:04:25, Andrew Weaver 1:04:27, Nick Holmes 1:04:28. 30-34 – Sean Quigley 1:03:45, Stephen Furst 1:04:24, Robert Cheseret 1:05:49. 35-39 – Nate Jenkins 1:06:52, Ruben Chirinos 1:18:07, Jeremy Caudill 1:21:50. 40-44 – Gerrit van den Bos 1:22:10, Scott Miller 1:25:28, Rick Oblak 1:26:09. 45-49 – Scott Tremaine 1:24:06, Chris Guldbakke 1:24:25, Julian Rozo 1:26:49. 50-54 – Jim Fullarton 1:22:08, Hal Gilreath 1:28:39, Robert McCoy 1:30:36. 55-59 – David Farraday 1:30:27, Johnny Salsalone 1:33:27, Joe Gonzalez 1:39:29. 60-64 – Danny West 1:34:08, Juan Carlos Mejia 1:36:22, Jorge Fernandez 1:42:01. 65-69 – Gary Romeser 1:27:40, Alan Pover 1:34:42, Fred Stewart 1:53:46. 70-74 – Emory Moody 2:06:56, Frank Frazier 2:19:51, Walter Boudreaux 2:46:49. 75-79 – Joe Pelley 2:02:27, Richard Vance 4:10:35.

Female, Half marathon: Overall – Stephanie Dinius 1:13:41, Esther Atkins 1:13:46, Laurie Knowles 1:13:48.

Masters – Kim Pawelek Brantly 1:26:42.

14-19 – Jenny Taylor 1:42:13, Taylor McArthur 1:53:02, Abigail Perkins 1:55:15. 20-24 – Dylan Hassett 1:14:09, Olivia Mickle 1:14:15, Erin Osment 1:14:18. 25-29 – Keely Maguire 1:13:49, Ashley Brasovan 1:14:30, Karen Roa 1:14:35. 30-34 – Sara Slattery 1:15:07, Elizabeth Herndon 1:15:24, Hilary Dionne 1:16:40. 35-39 – Tera Moody 1:14:19, Brianne Nelson 1:14:34, Wendy Thomas 1:14:52. 40-44 – Tracy Dutra 1:29:52, Melissa Hersh 1:30:58, Helen Olafsdottir 1:32:40. 45-49 – Karen Stellhorn 1:31:42, Barbara Gowdy 1:35:40, Elisabeth English 1:41:23. 50-54 – Dana Black 1:42:05, Laura Stepp 1:42:27, Lisa Thomas 1:43:34. 55-59 – Sandy Dailey 1:27:12, Denise Dailey

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The Athlete’s Kitchen

EAT WELL, RUN WELL

For Weight-Sensitive Runners: Food for Thought Don’t let While many athletes yearn to be leaner and lighter, some athletes have to be leaner and lighter. As a runner, your sport does not have weight classes (as does wrestling, light-weight rowing), but the sport is sensitive to weight.

Hence, you may put pressure on yourself to achieve a weight that might defy your genetic physique. Some runners can achieve the desired lightness healthfully; others struggle with poor energy, lethargy, and depressed mood.

It’s no secret that disordered eating practices are common among weight-conscious athletes.

An estimated 30% to 60% of active women and up to 19% of active men struggle with finding the right balance of food and body-fatness (1).

Their quest to be light easily leads to restrictive food intake, over-exercising, and too little fuel to support normal body functions. In women, strict diets trigger amenorrhea —loss of regular menstrual periods. While some women seem content to get rid of that monthly hassle, they lack knowledge that amenorrhea leads to weaker bones, higher risk of stress fractures (today) and early osteoporosis (in the future). It’s hard to be a life-long runner when your skeleton won’t support your goals.

While the combination of amenorrhea, disordered eating, and stress fractures has been dubbed The Female Athlete Triad, today’s sports medicine professionals acknowledge that weight-conscious men also experience medical issues. For example, a study of competitive male cyclists suggests as many as 25% had osteopenia (the early stages of osteoporosis) and 9% had full-blown osteoporosis (low bone density). The exact cause of the poor bone health is yet to be determined (2).

Up to 94% of elite athletes who participate in weight-sensitive sports report dieting and using extreme weight control measures to achieve their desired weight (1). They commonly experience dizzy spells, needless fatigue, headaches, constipation, and poor sleep.

Symptoms of long-term under-eating include hair loss, dangerously low heart rate (<40 beats per minute), electrolyte imbalance, constipation, anemia, stress fractures, mood swings, social withdrawal, insomnia, and inability to concentrate well—to say nothing of poor performance. After all, you can only compete at your best if you can train at your best. You can only train at your best if you are doing a good job of fueling up before training and refueling well afterwards.

Long-term food restriction easily leads to medical complications that involve not just bones but also the whole body: intestines, heart, hormones, reproductive system, kidneys and brain. It creates psychological stress and depression. Hence, runners who need to make weight should take the job seriously—not simply resort to starvation diets when the weight creeps up.

So what’s a weight-conscious runner to do?

The best time to lose weight is during the offseason. But runners, being human, often procrastinate until the last minute before a race to complete this task. Here are tips to help you

By Nancy Clark, M.S., R.D.

make weight healthfully: • Avoid losing more than 2% of your body weight via pre-event dehydration. That’s a loss of three pounds of sweat for a 150-pound runner.

• Find a health professional who can monitor your body fat. If you are a man, do not drop below 5% body fat. Women shouldn’t drop below 12% fat.

• Do not eat less than your resting metabolic rate (RMR), the energy needed for your heart, organs and brain to function. You can roughly estimate your RMR by multiplying your body weight times 10 calories per pound. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, you need about 1,500 calories to simply breathe and be alive.

That’s the equivalent of three 500-calorie meals.

• Add at least 50% more calories than that for daily activities and training. To take the guesswork out of calculating your personal calorie budget and creating an effective food plan, you want to partner with a sports nutritionist who is a registered dietitian (RD). To find your local sports RD, use the referral network at SCANdpg.org.

• More simply (but less personalized), knock off 300 to 600 calories from your typical (nondieting) day’s intake. Deleting two beers (300 calories) and four Oreos (200 calories) could be an easy start to weight loss.

• To minimize loss of muscle, try to consume 20 to 30 grams of protein every 3 to 4 hours during the active part of your day. That means, 3 eggs for breakfast, 2 (6-oz) tubs of Greek yogurt mid-morning, a can of tuna for lunch, 1 cup cottage cheese mid-afternoon, and a chicken breast for dinner. The portion actually depends on your body size. The target is about 0.7 to 1 g protein per pound of body weight (1.5 to 2.0 g Pro/kg) when you are cutting calories and are in energy deficit.

• Include carbohydrate to fuel your muscles.

Target at least 1.5 g carb per pound of body weight (3 g carb/kg). For a 150-pound runner, that means at least 225 grams of carbs (900 calories), preferably more. Divided into meals and snacks, that’s 60 g carb/meal and 30 g each for a morning and mid-afternoon snack.

Translated into food, this means enjoy oatmeal with the eggs, banana with the cottage cheese, and rice with the chicken, etc.

• Include a little fat in each meal to add satiety and keep you feeling fed. You also need fat to absorb vitamins A, D, E and K. Choose nutrient-dense fats, such as avocado, peanut butter, almonds, and salmon.

• Surround your workout with fuel. That is, eat part or all of your breakfast before you train, so that you have the energy to exercise meaningfully. Include both carbs (to fuel the workout) and protein (to minimize muscle breakdown). This could be yogurt and a granola bar before you workout, and eggs with toast afterwards.

• Plan to eat recovery foods soon after you run. To avoid extra calories, simply back your training into a meal. That is, if you run from 4:00 to 5:00 in the afternoon, eat dinner right way at 5:30 (as opposed to having recovery food and then dinner at 7:00).

Dieting gone awry…

Despite the demands of your sport, try to keep your life in balance. Your whole identity should not be based on being a runner, but rather on being a person who runs and has other interests. After all, if you identify yourself as a marathoner, who will you be if you get badly injured and cannot run?

If you wonder if you have crossed the line and have an eating disorder, take this SCOFF quiz: —Do you make yourself Sick because you feel uncomfortably full?

—Do you worry you have lost Control over how much you eat?

—Have you recently lost Over 14 pounds in a 3-month period?

—Do you believe yourself to be Fat when others say you are too thin?

—Would you say that Food dominates your life?

If you answer yes to two of the five questions, seek help from a sports dietitian.

The bottom line: You will not be able to be a great runner unless you take care of your body and fuel it appropriately. Here’s to healthful weight management!

References: 1. Sundgot-Borgen J, Meyer N, Lohman T, Ackland T, Maughan R, Stewart A, Muller W. How to minimize the health risks to athletes who compete in weight-sensitive sports.

Review and position statement on behalf of the Ad hoc Research Working Group on Body Composition Health and Performance, under the auspices of the IOC Medical Commission.

Br. J Sports Med 2013; 47:1012-1032 2. Smathers A, Bemben M, Bemben D. Bone density comparisons in male competitive road cyclists and untrained controls. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2009; 41:290-6

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1:45:51, Terri Rose 1:46:44. 60-64 – Leslie Hague 1:45:05, Stephanie Griffith 1:51:34, Dawn Montooth 1:53:07. 65-69 – Molly Gray 2:09:49, Marsha Carter 2:46:30, Dee Robertson-Lee 3:08:39. 70-74 – Arlene Olson 3:16:48. 75-79 – Esther Van Duzee 2:48:48.

5K – Matt Hensley 15:25, Dylan Nelson 18:33, Carley Glasser 19:15.

GEORGIA Barbs 5K Atlanta, GA – 12/12 Top 25 – 1-Westin Galloway 19:40, 2-Nicholas Varvel 20:45, 3-Lindsay Pitfick 22:29, 4-Jonathan White 22:38, 5-Josh DeCausey 22:41, 6-Sasha Shackfield 23:17, 7-Rachel Kim 23:23, j8-Brooks Steele 23:31, 9-Anthony Bainbridge 23:33, 10John Cordogan 23:51, 11-Eitan Sonnenberg 24:26, 12-Vincent Pfeifer 24:29, 13-Lejla Hotilovac 24:39, 14-Mark Bolado 24:47, 15-Balaji Mudduluri 24:54, 16-Shaun Doty 25:12, 17-Owen Hill 25:19, 18-Adrian Shepherd 25:34, 19-Dawn Shaffer 25:37, 20Yosi Sonnnberg 25:45, 21-Megan Gowin 26:03, 22-Barbara DeCausey 26:29, 23-DAniel Malone 26:32, 24-Wil Bates 26:46, 25-Kimberly Parker 26:56.

more results at running.net 60-64 – Patrick Mills 3:33:48, John Fisher 4:20:43, Jim Smieja 4:27:46. 65-69 – Richard Adam 4:10:41, Robert Sadler 4:20:27, Robert Nordman 4:38:48. 70-over – Waldo Burnham 5:01:06, Donald Landry 5:50:44, Jim Simpson 6:44:11.

Female, Marathon: Overall – Ashlie Downey 3:24:13.

Masters – Suzy Seeley 3:29:20.

Grandmasters – Karen Flynn 3:55:38.

20-24 –Allie Murri 3:39:34, Regan Morris 5:26:02. 25-29 – Elish Phares 3:41:42, Amy Krivel 3:44:37, Meghan Zayas 3:54:23. 30-34 – Ana Romeo Jurisson 3:56:50, Stacia Lucas 4:00:28, Ryane Broussard 4:05:26. 35-39 – Ember Ryals 3:25:29, Meg Barnes 3:50:24, Toni Navarro 5:48:32. 40-44 – Christy Draughn 3:48:09, Monica Geisler 3:55:11, Amanda Carmon 4:03:41. 45-49 – Arlene Nichols Saffian 3:49:06, Dionida Ryce 3:56:45, Donna Palmer 4:15:52. 50-54 – Francine Nosser 4:02:28, Wende Cleary 4:20:10, Diane Gravelle 4:51:35.

55-59 – Kathy Pride 4:04:57, Mary Beth Owens 4:37:55. 60-64 – Julie Mills 4:09:26, Susan Breeding 4:58:30, Isabelle Schweitzer 4:59:31. 65-69 – Cheryl Murdock 6:27:41, Cathy Troisi 8:38:00. 70-over – Marion Landry 5:50:45, Bettie Wailes

JG 13.1 Galloway Half Marathon Atlanta, GA – 12/13 Male, Overall – Adam Newton 1:19:06, Scott Beyke 1:25:32, Bruce Catanzarite 1:26:07.

Masters – Joe Wilson 1:27:22.

Grandmasters – Orlando Daniels 1:31:21.

14-under – Cole Kaplan 2:00:52, AJ Bohanon 2:19:36. 1519 – Jonah Cloer 1:46:01, Zachary Marble 1:51:15, Burke Grant 1:52:40. 20-24 – Kevin Clark 1:29:39, Scott Jarvis 1:30:03, Nikko Tanap 1:35:21. 25-29 – Yoichiro Shimada 1:35:52, Jonathan Field 1:39:43, Riley Nesbit 1:39:43. 30-34 – Westin Galloway 1:30:03, Stephen Colegrove 1:37:25, Ryan Thorsteinson 1:38:53. 35-39 – Eddie McCoy 1:36:46, Jeffrey Frolich 1:41:00, Mark Danahy 1:41:48. 40-44 – Brandon Eckardt 1:30:19, Chris Delgado 1:36:05, Eric Malone 1:37:43.

45-49 – Sean McHugh 1:29:37, Andrew Whittington 1:36:25, Stephen Hughes 1:37:02. 50-54 – Danny Westheimer 1:32:48, Charlie Crawford 1:37:078, Mark Hamilton 1:37:19. 55-59 – David Pinnick 1:42:01, Steve Shaffer 1:43:06, David Bloomquist 1:46:38. 60-64 – Dan Myers 1:52:36, Don Pratt 1:55:55, Randy Sujat 1:57:56. 65-69 – Paul Weinfurter 1:44:37, Thomas Pate 1:50:51, Amby Burfott 2:00:31. 70-74 – Peter Pressman 2:16:40, Bill Wise 2:31:58, Ron Keyes 2:32:29. 75-79 – Art Vogt 3:01:33. 80-84 – Jim Cleary 3:16:50.

Female, Overall – Maurya Lacey 1:32:04, Kassandra Marin 1:33:28, Lindsay Crouse 1:34:11.

Masters – Cheri Fine 1:41:03.

Grandmasters – Sally Brooking 1:45:11.

14-under – Grace Ford 2:28:11. 15-19 – Jena Kelly 1:49:29, Nancy Jones 1:53:57, Julian Partain 2:21:51. 20-24 – Jessica Cosgrove 1:40:18, Sarah Kuehl 1:40:34, Emma Kern 1:55:57.

25-29 – Courtney Strosnider 1:45:08, Katey Fadler 1:51:53, Danielle Henderson 1:52:54. 30-34 – Ellen Mark 1:38:23, Kristi Davis 1:44:18, Jennifer Galloway 1:45:06. 35-39 – Carmen Mohan 1:41:13, Hope Paga 1:41:16, Elena Whisler 1:43:52. 4044 – Anna Calcaterra 1:41:27, Kristine Smith 1:44:39, Alexia Rothman 1:50:09. 45-49 – Susan Welch 1:41:45, Glenda Adams 1:43:18, Clare Richie 1:53:0. 50-54 – Mxine Longobardy 1:47:04, Denise Crider 1:58:13, Dawn Gregory 1:58:36. 55-59 – Lee Bailey 1:57:32, Alice Pate 2:08:23, Barbara Bruns 2:08:56.

60-64 – Virginia Persons 2:07:44, Jean Longley 2:09:23, Patricia Waters 2:11:19. 65-69 – Sue Landa 2:09:14, Sue Sharkey 2:10:56, Nancy Anderson 2:11:52. 70-74 – Susan Cormier 2:45:14, Peggy Rogers 3:16:11, Deanna Beyer 3:17:37.

75-79 – Catherine Campbell 3:34:04.

6:44:11, Vickey Baker 7:53:51.

Male, Half marathon: Overall - John Paul Hardin 1:19:24.

Masters – Tre Hendry 1:22:14.

Grandmasters – Fred Miller 1:32:11.

19-under – Michael Sullivan 1:24:16, Alex Dunbar 1:24:58, Christian Rea 1:30:47. 20-24 – Benjamin Maas 1:21:02, Kelvin Corley 1:49:01, Brian Rees 1:50:20. 25-29 – Steven Andre 1:22:35, Drew Blake 1:25:43, Eugene Kim 1:36:33. 30-34 – Joe Woten 1:29:21, Kyle Allen 1:39:29, Jason Rainier 1:39:54. 35-39 – Ryan Crosswell 1:19:31, Jason Hanks 1:30:09, Scott Thom 1:33:13. 40-44 – Scott Eckman 1:28:40, Nathan Dewitt 1:43:21, Jason Bergeron 1:43:42. 45-49 – Michael Conners 1:36:58, M.M. Lagasse 1:38:41, Arturo Magidin 1:49:54. 50-54 – Michael Kreider 1:39:18, Troy Marcella 1:40:28, Ed Stauss 1:45:50. 5559 – Kenny Schexnayder 1:37:19, Bob Jacobsen 1:47:04, Richard Goldsmith 1:47:24. 60-64 – Dale Russell 1:45:25, Chris Bland 1:50:10, Edward Chiasson 1:52:39. 65-69 – John Legleu 1:56:03, Lonnie Stockwell 2:30:35, Mickey Freiberg 3:23:51.

70-over – Mack Varner 2:18:16, Wes Breed 2:48:22, Gary Wood 3:40:58.

Female, Half marathon: Overall – Becky Younger 1:28:19.

Masters – Beverly Fair 1:39:44.

Grandmasters – Randa Patrick 1:45:41.

19-under – Amelie Claire Whitehurst 1:53:14, Lidia Alcala 1:54:55, Mackenzie McDonald 2:30:36. 20-24 – Ann Louise McGee 1:51:12, Haley Rogers 1:51:13, Bene Webster 1:56:14.

25-29 – Brittlyn Sosh 1:32:40, Lucy Scholz 1:44:39, Jhane Bailey 1:46:02. 30-34 – Casey Lichenstein 1:38:17, Meredith O’Brien 1:38:17, Laura Biedermann 1:45:45. 35-39 – Hannah Amoroso 1:39:52, Adrien Busekist 1:48:55, Jaimie Higgins 1:49:53. 40-44 – Ashleigh Teeter 1:46:33, Julia Aycock 1:46:56, Kirsten Early 1:50:12. 45-49 – Lauren Marcella 1:49:05, Kimberly Hall 1:57:11, Patty Hengel 1:57:36. 50-54 – Londa Chadd 1:52:13, Maria Bowers 1:57:52, Michelle Richardson 1:59:20. 55-59 – Mihyang Faulks 2:10:57, Susan Landry 2:12:53, Vicki Hargroder 2:14:06. 60-64 – Robbye Kees 2:56:20, Rosanne Acampora 3:01:02, Suzanne Ward 3:08:56.

65-69 – Kathryn Ruthrauff 2:32:08, Carletta Edmondson 3:13:31, Deborah Sanderson 3:13:32.

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Eric Biedermann was winner of the Baton Rouge Beach Marathon.

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Male, Overall – Richard Bouckaert 28:36.

Masters – Brandon Wingate 28:45.

Grandmasters – Phil Jones 33:23.

Senior Grandmasters – Juan Perez 42:38.

Youth – Christopher Wagner 35:14.

15-under – Henry Englehardt 38:16. 16-19 – Matthew Vargas 33:25. 20-29 – Casey Keiser 29:31. 30-39 – Matt Greco 32:55. 40-49 – Michael Iverson 31:33. 50-59 – Mark Koch 34:49. 60-69 – John Musselman 45:23. 70-79 – Craig Sherman 52:57.

Racewalker – Jacob Thompson 1:05:56.

Female, Overall – Jennifer Amato 36:08.

Masters – Anita Rippen 39:50.

Grandmasters – Jacki Meriwether 40:12.

Senior Grandmasters – Wanda Whitney 50:52.

Youth – Fiona Collins 48:41.

15-under – Sophia Broughton 1:26:45. 16-19 – Sydney Lee 42:52. 20-29 – Lane Porter 40:22. 30-39 – Abigail Riche 41:43.

40-49 – Kristen Reisig 43:21. 50-59 – Andrea Neighbours 42:38. 60-69 – Susan Sabrio 53:42. 70-79 – Jamie Manders 1:01:59.

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LOUISIANA Baton Rouge Beach Marathon/Half Marathon Baton Rouge, LA – 12/5 Male, Marathon: Overall – Eric Biedermann 2:49:59.

Masters – Jack Goldberg 3:08:12.

Grandmasters – Jim Batson 3:24:13.

20-24 – Francis Steib 3:34:18, Patrick Annaloro 4:56:21. 2529 – Brenden Brunner 3:17:57, Corey Robinson 3:23:13, Andrew Bzowyckyj 3:33:49. 30-34 – Joshua Chauvin 3:03:52, Jason Cheek 3:22:25, Guy Howard 3:26:40. 35-39 – Cory Bourg 3:01:10, Josh Capps 3:16:17, Jonathan Thomassie 3:41:03. 4044 – Keith Couvillion 3:15:55, Michael Gordon 3:29:26, Mike Beix 3:29:30. 45-49 – Mark Herpin 3:47:12, David Benton 3:55:09, Brian Kopp 3:55:16. 50-54 – Ross Roussel 3:29:05, David Brady 3:33:44, Henry Patrick 3:40:21. 55-59 – Mark Zaffuto 3:24:49, Ken Blahut 3:51:40, Antonio Tomlin 3:52:12.

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Veteran marathoner Suzy Seeley was top female masters at the Baton Rouge Beach Marathon.

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Male, 5K: Overall – Nicholas Goanos 18:56, Kevin Sabo 20:56, JonPaul Palmisano 21:38.

10-under – Landon Estile 25:06, Brock Rose 28:37, Grant Palmere 30:19. 11-14 – Lucas Wagner 25:36, Dominick Defelice 26:02, Brandon Deckard 28:14. 15-19 – Masun Braun 21:46, Matt Weber 24:12, Jackson Newton 25:59. 20-24 – Zac Hendricks 28:10, Chris King 33:30. 25-29 – Chris Robbins 26:44, Sean Smith 27:49, Kyle Martin 29:12. 30-34 – Jack Forrest 26:08, Blaine Dupriest 28:02, Jesse Saunders 28:44.

35-39 – Ian Binns 25:38, Gary Driessen 27:30, Chris McClennen 27:44. 40-44 – Kevin Fensley 23:32, Bernie Micalizzi 25:15, Steven Kulikowski 26:33. 45-49 – Ron Walker 30:30, Stephen Deckard 33:18, Philip Rose 35:24. 50-54 – Patrick Leclair 24:13, Larry Wilson 26:00, George Livengood 27:16. 55-59 – Leo Pacanowski 24:25, Gregg Forwerck 27:01, Christopher Kerr 29:23. 60-64 – Steve Staley 23:07, Jeff Karigan 33:09, Kenny Matthews 33:35. 65-69 – Tom Taylor 54:50, Larry Coggins 1:01:49. 70-over – Pat Hart 1:04:20.

Female, 5K: Overall – Maggie Gibbs 22:09, Adelynne Money 24:13, Ariana Kelly 24:15.

10-under – Mary-Quay Moss 34:00, Kristina Kolosowsky 35:12, Mazie Caig 39:55. 11-14 – Allison McDowell 28:18, Elizabeth Szempruch 28:19, Bella Simpson 29:40. 15-19 – Claire Kublitz 29:21. 20-24 – Katherine Lowe 25:38, Anja Wicker 27:17, Haydan Smith 28:53. 25-29 – Mary Hendricks 28:03, Catherine Sentigar 28:15, Justine Grosso 29:44. 30-34 – Melissa Roy 30:11, Meghan O’Brien 35:51, Jocie Sweeney 36:45. 35-39 – Anne Binns 31:33, Melanie Cindric 33:05,

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Johanna Ludowese 33:43. 40-44 – Cristy Culpepper 24:31, Andrea Hilderbrand 25:03, Heidi Szempruch 27:36. 45-49 – Lynn Hammontree 28:05, Kristin Bublitz 28:57, Tina Leclair 31:55. 50-54 – Susan Livengood 27:16, Nola Seaberg 29:21, Chris Campbell 29:24. 55-59 – Mary Fischer 28:43, Tricia Wilson 35:02, Blanche Withers 45:23. 60-64 – Linda Karigan 33:09, Ginger Hock 37:13, Stacey Taylor 54:49. 65-69 – Mary Deal 1:01:48. 70-over – Maryjane Castle 46:15.

Male, 10K: Overall – Chris Ingram 39:30, Toni Plotnikow 40:58, Thomas Arbuthnot 42:31.

11-14 – Connor Deckard 51:19. 15-19 – Alex Lesko57:33.

20-24 – Nicholas Billiris 50:57, Zach Livengood 52:17, Todd Barnhill 1:01:44. 25-29 – Steven Grier 48:25, James Van Dorn 50:17, Jonathan Clement 1:10:52. 30-34 – Eric Smallwood 50:56, Eugene Young 52:09, Derek Whitmire 54:43. 35-39 – Jeff Gianelli 46:31, David Clabaugh 49:15, Dustin Williams 53:09.

40-44 – Chad Champion 46:13, Peter Ellis 46:56, Alan Jones 51:17. 45-49 – Ted Park 52:09, Bob Lemon 52:14, Kevin Conklin 1:16:52. 50-54 – Jeff Barbier 43:02, Frederic Levy 44:35, Steve Fine 52:23. 55-59 – Mark Brooks 45:30, Keith Koldsbaek 1:04:11. 60-64 – David Duncan 43:55, Bob Nelson 47:10, Robert Paratore 1:01:58.

Female, 10K: Overall – Cheryl Todd 47:29, Sarah Clabaugh 48:21, Amanda Ghent 52:13.

11-14 – Hailey Riedinger 59:31. 15-19 – Hailey Manns 57:07. 20-24 – Aimee Allen 1:01:44, Meryl Franc 1:02:48, Kristen Ray 1:03:08. 25-29 – Lindsay Holden 52:20, Meagan Aho 55:55, Erin Grier 56:13. 30-34 – Ashley Housaman 57:33, Mary Beth Miller 58:10, Meg Benitez 1:01:08. 35-39 – Erika Surface 53:09, Jaime Kent 54:17, Kari O’Brion 54:46. 40-44 – Amy Mierzwa 54:46, Amy Cronin 57:49, Jennifer Farrell 58:14.

45-49 – Missie Mansfield 52:52, Michelle Phelps 54:45, Tina Smith 57:54. 50-54 – Ingrid Hommedieu56:29, Helem Dunklin 58:18, Tami Weissert 58:30. 55-59 – Robyn Eagar 1:07:57. 6569 – Kathryn Mooney 1:05:47.

Santa Run 5K Salisbury, NC – 12/5 Male, Overall – Robert Miller 18:20.

11-under – TJ Sparks 34:19, Hudson Oliphant 53:26. 12-15 – Brett Blevins 27:35. 16-19 – Gavin Nichols 34:18. 25-29 – Joshua Readling 18:39, Wayne Hall 24:30, Patrick Ritchie 39:00.

35-39 – Phillip Straight 18:35. 40-44 – Jason Oliphant 53:27, Wayne Elmore 54:49, Shine Thomas 55:29. 45-49 – Mark Howard 20:26, Richard Ellis 20:49, Craig Farmer 23:16. 50-54 – David May 32:54, Randy Miller 34:01, James Wittum 36:10. 5559 – Richard Ferguson 20:18, Henry Goodnight 21:40, Jeffrey Brown 26:50. 60-64 – Ken Houghton 23:02.

Female, Overall – Melissa Orr 20:59.

11-under – Emberleigh Pauley Brown 26:39, Hailey Shook 45:32. 12-15 – Leah Cressler 22:11. 20-24 – Kristen Johnson 27:47, Jennifer Pennington 34:49. 25-29 – Laura Cox 37:32, Autumn Edmiston 39:49. 30-34 – Florelay Brown 22:33, Jennifer Lefler 32:44, Heather Schultz 46:15. 35-39 – Erica Donnell 41:46, Carla Finney 45:29. 40-44 – Acqwawon Stallworth 22:23, Cheryl Gregory 31:26, Christie Shook 46:14.

45-49 – Tammy Nichols 34:57, Leslie Tubridy 44:24, Lori Mills 54:47. 50-54 – Anne May 30:00, Lori Boan 33:56, Wanda Parks 34:22. 55-59 – Sharon Earnhardt 34:45, Sheila Gillespie 37:41, Patricia Ritchie 39:32. 60-64 – Debra Cress 35:41. 65-69 – Lynne Dunn 35:16, Sharon Borman 49:02.

Reindeer Dash for Cash 10 miler/5K Greenville, NC – 12/6 Male, 10 miler: Overall – Will Bass 58:04, Robert Youtz 1:00:21, Noah Elliott 1:02:29.

16-19 – Stephen May 1:04:00, Evan Lee 1:12:58, Matthew Weaver 1:14:14. 20-24 – Alexandre Addison 1:15:56, CJ Karber 1:21:51, Joshua Anderson 1:33:29. 25-29 –Michael Goldsbury 1:16:36, Ben Sanderson 1:20:21, Kurtis Kiab 1:21:22. 30-34 – John Dombach 1:06:45, Daniel Holmes 1:15:02, Kevin Whyte 1:15:17. 35-39 – Emery Smith 1:16:49, Joel Bliven 1:23:34, Gabe Cabellon 1:25:16. 40-44 – Bruce Richter 1:06:29, Eric Meyer 1:13:16, Kevin Smith 1:15:44. 45-49 –Kirk Jones 1:07:19, Charles Boulineau 1:11:00, Nick Rupp 1:16:13. 50-54 – Brian Lankford 1:07:50, Scott Elliott 1:15:39, Robert Hickney 1:19:05. 55-59 – Ashley Bass 1:06:13, Joe Houmard 1:12:03, Tommy Thompson 1:22:26. 60-64 – Mark Hambleton 1:18:07, Ted Bales 1:28:28, Wayne Taylor 1:36:35. 65-69 – Mike Colombo 1:20:53, Henry Arvizu 1:48:17, Bruce Birnbaum 1:49:44.

Female, 10 miler: Overall – Brennan Liming 1:03:11, Rachel Krasich 1:03:44, Mandy Becker 1:08:06.

20-24 – Kaitlyn Mosteller 1:08:15, Meaghan Lavalley 1:24:46, Ali Duncan 1:29:39. 25-29 – Emily Moore 1:08:26, Katie Houmard 1:10:36, Sarah Horn 1:13:05. 30-34 – Brooke Richardson 1:13:30, Emily Huber 1:20:01, Emily Reinewald 1:21:00. 35-39 –Lindsey Kasten 1:17:41, Tracey Whitley 1:24:03, Rosalba Edgerton 1:27:01. 40-44 – Karen Quick 1:22:26, Lesley Albritton 1:27:24, Leslie Whitehead 1:28:47. 4549 – Jenny Ash 1:22:49, Kelly Lee 1:25:33, Julia Bonner 1:26:51. 50-54 – Julie Warren 1:31:39, Maggie Cooper 1:33:33, Lara Moore 1:35:22. 55-59 – Linda Butler 1:33:34, Tracy Cox 1:41:15, Peggy Domingue 1:51:36. 60-64 – Laurie Godwin

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Down the Road South Carolina's Top And Largest Races of 2015 By Cedric Jaggers

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DISTANCE MEMORIES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 much, much larger than a marble, perhaps as much as four or five millimeters wide.

I asked him how wide four or five millimeters was and he held two fingers about 1/4 inch apart…slightly less than the width of a marble.

Doctor Feelgood - Countless years of higher education; no knowledge of marbles.

Do you keep up with the top and/or largest races in your state? Every year Bill Marable, SC USATF representative and state record keeper, selects the top 20 races in South Carolina. He has said they are “based on the overall competitiveness of the runners.” I added the name of the city and the number of finishers to Bill's list of the top 20. What are the top races in your state?

Every year I ask: Are the largest races always the best? The answer seems to be no. Only 7 races from the largest list also appear on the best list. So a race doesn't have to have over 1,000 finishers to be one of the top races in a state. One thing it does have to be is run on a USATF certified course. This year only 5 of the races with 1,000 or more finishers used uncertified courses. It can't be said often enough “If a course isn't USATF certified and run on the certified course it will probably be a short course.” So if your P.R.s (or best times) are on uncertified courses you can't claim them as genuine since USATF doesn't recognize any records run on uncertified courses.

You pretty much can't go wrong picking a race which appears on both lists. But of course there are other factors, like convenience, or weather or . . . you name it, that can make you choose some other race. If a race has a good reputation and takes care of the runners, it will probably grow and may appear on these lists in the future. Let's hope all races will be good ones run on certified courses.

Cedric Jaggers was elected to the South Carolina Road Runners Hall of Fame in 1992.

He is the author of Charleston’s Cooper River Bridge Run. He lives and runs in Rock Hill, SC. He may be reached via e-mail at JaggersRun@comporium.net

Me - 'C' in high school biology; intrinsic knowledge of marbles.

Current score: Me - 1, Doctor Feelgood - 0.

Doctor Feelgood, a long-distance cyclist, who was well aware of my running streak, didn't even wait for me to ask whether or not I could run. He may have said something like 'take it easy, limit yourself to fun runs and 5K's and don't run any up hills.' Then again it's hard to say because this time I can say for sure: I wasn't really listening.

So for the sake of argument let's just say he told me to keep doing what I've always done since he knew damn well I had every intention of doing just that.

As it has many times before, time heals all wounds in the long run.

Postscript: Despite never seeing a surgeon, in a matter of a couple of weeks the suspected hernia was gone.

Final score: Me - 2, Doctor Feelgood - 0.

Scott Ludwig is president and founder of Darkside Running Club (.com). He lives in the Atlanta area and is the author of eight books - six about running - and is working on others. His most recent book is Running Ultras to the Edge of Exhaustion. He can be reached at darksiderunning@comcast.net. He also has a blog at ScottLudwigRunsandWrites.blogspot.com where his books are available - or at any major online bookstore.

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Male, 5K: Overall – Blake Roberson 16:02, Brad Wilkinson 18:35, Gary Franks 18:44.

10-under – Will Malpass 25:12, Caleb Thornton 25:55, Finn Peters 26:35. 11-15 – Henry Forrester 20:06, Joshua Barker 20:18, Gavin Wester 20:54. 16-19 – Jacob Powell 20:09, Andrew Stevens 20:12, Logan Grant 21:27. 20-24 – Joshua Scott 22:39, Ben Brown 22:47, Chad Turlington 23:18. 25-29 – Corey White 23:34, Mark Harr 25:16, Tyler Loher 26:14. 30-34 – Dana Lynch 20:09, Jeremy Stewart 20:14, Chris Novakoski 20:24. 35-39 – Brooks Person 23:16, Steven Tillery 26:54, Jeffrey Edwards 27:48. 40-44 – Jeremy Stevens 19:10, Juan Garcia 22:54, Tim Holst 25:22. 45-49 – Jack Midyette 21:26, Robert Bowen 25:01, Marty Baker 29:06. 50-54 – James Boophey 24:15, Martin Coward 24:18, Don Price 24:30. 55-59 – Ricky Davis 20:13, Alex King 25:53, Jonah Hooks 24:59. 60-64 – James Clarke 23:25, Al Cooper 25:10, Douglas Kirk 25:12. 6569 – Bert Banks 22:19, Robert Busher 26:40, William Espy 33:36.

Female, 5K: Overall – Brie Berkowitz 20:36, Lauren Dicktel 20:42, Chloe Cox 21:34.

10-under – Diana Malpass 25:12, Caleb Thornton 25:55, Finn Peters 26:35. 11-15 – Emma Cole 22:11, Areli Garcia 24:14, Maeve English 26:35. 16-19 – Samantha Sundberg 31:00, Elane Holt 31:27, Monica Ray 33:28. 20-24 – Kagan Griffin 23:24, Noelle Knight 23:38, Kelly Reburn 26:46. 25-29 – Katie Harden 24:32, Maggie Wade 25:37, Melissa McGary 25:59. 30-34 – Mandi Stewart 25:33, Melanie Dixon 27:36, Cheryl Meola 27:42. 35-39 – Allison Connelly 24:38, Jessica Girard 27:26, Tekeema Parson 27:26. 40-44 – Linda Brown 25:12, Dawn Higgins 25:18, Lara Ebeling 27:00. 45-49 - Emma Holscher 25:50, Elizabeth Henderson 27:50, Kandyce Klugh 28:13. 50-54 – Kandy Houmard 25:27, Donna Davis 26:07, Anne Fisher 28:34. 55-59 – Debbie Chapman 31:52, Vickie Modlin 33:52, Jennifer Brice 34:19. 60-64 – Kaki McLeod 33:21, Ann Guill 34:09, Jeanette Hodges 34:39.

Frosty 5K Kernersville, NC – 12/6 Male, Overall – Guillermo Razo 17:35, Curtis Swisher 18:51, Austin Wickstrom 18:57.

14-under – David Saxon 36:07. 15-19 – Spencer Twiddy 22:36, Ryon Seward 29:47. 20-24 – Tyler Pardue 21:26, Richard Schaefer 22:43, Ben Weeks 23:23. 25-29 – Edward Weeks 19:32, David Stancil 36:10, David Brooks 36:49. 30-34 – Sean Sigmon 24:44, Christopher Plum 25:37, Jeff Linn 29:13. 35-39 – Andrew Corbin 19:03, Victor Sanchez 23:38, Corey Eminger 27:17. 40-44 – Marcus Hanswew 24:17, Chris Elliot 25:12, Dennis Reagan 27:21. 45-49 – Bruce Bixler 21:07, Richard Ellis 21:18, Rusty Smith 22:18. 50-54 – Wes Krites 22:28, Danny Inman 27:28, Joseph Williams 35:48. 55-59 – Andy Phelps 22:45, Ken Peterson 24:48, Rob Rogers 26:56. 60-64 – Dave Gertz 25:25, David Bowden 28:54, Mark Vestich 29:53. 65-69 – Eric Gibbs 27:39. 70-over – Ronald Hanson 29:15, Jack Stanley 29:25, Ray Thomas 43:13.

Female, Overall – Allison Peters 19:12, Daniella Deines 19:50, Alicia Rider 20:29.

14-under – Paris Stankewich 22:16, Helen Watson 28:46, Hunter Crawford 31:55. 15-19 –Leslie Woodley 25:17. 25-29 – Lauren Smith 23:27, Jennifer Sawyers 27:52, Lydia Boiter 30:39. 30-34 – Danise Peele 23:39, Lauren Ward 26:38, Jennifer Eminger 27:17. 35-39 – Holly Berry-Price 24:20, Rachel Sanchez 26:16, Mindy Cannon 27:57. 40-44 – MT Guadalupe 36:10, Valerie Ward 37:52, Nanette Fulp 41:04. 4549 – Tiffany Stankewich 28:03, Julie Harmon 28:40, Shelly Watson 29:17. 50-54 – Virginia Piekarski 26:59, Sheila Boyd 33:31, Kelly Parrish 37:53. 55-59 – Cindy Talley 30:40, Mary Gertz 32:26, Luanne Morgan 36:49. 60-64 – Debbie Walter 27:34, Donna Knight 30:54, Patti Bowden 34:04. 70-over – Susie Kluttz 32:134.

SOUTH CAROLINA Jingle Bell 5K Lugoff, SC – 12/5 Male, Overall – Brett Morley 15:26, Theo Kahler 17:18, Garrett Lawson 18:35.

10-under – Gabriel Massey 28:15, Jaxon Mock 28:28, Zachary Mock 31:29. 11-14 – Jacob Scoggins 20:53, Isaac Brown 23:04, Manning Frye 23:05. 15-19 – Zachary Koeppen 23:15, Gavin Calcutt 24:59, Matthew Mills 25:32. 20-24 – Allen Jordan 21:09. 25-29 – Daniel Knight 23:18, Cody Walters 38:32.

30-34 – Matt Spolski 26:28, Alex Esparza 57:41. 35-39 – Michael Massey 28:14, Troy Cody 29:58, Sospeter Adongo 30:29. 40-44 - Darrell Brown 19:36, Angel Manuel 19:40, Tyler Magaha 21:10. 45-49 – Jeff Brandenburg 19:24, Doug Koeppen 25:19, Jay Johnson 25:33. 50-54 – Mario Alraroz 20:40, Curtis Boyd 20:48, Billy Pettigrew 22:25. 55-59 – Geary McAlister

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Female, Overall – Heather Costello 19:09, Tammy Putt 19:39, Sharon Cole 23:21.

10-under – Ava Reeves 29:39, Mallory Branham 35:31, Lindsey Mills 35:46. 11-14 – Sara Beth McCaskill 29:37, Gracie Holland 31:56, Landon Garbade 32:10. 15-19 – Sophia Holland 25:29, Baleigh Lunsford 26:08, Brooke Shafer 27:17. 20-24 – Everlyne Adongo 31:32, Courtney Nunnery 33:25, Carrie Lynch 33:40. 25-29 – Tiffany Fields 30:17, Molly Walter 38:32, Rebecca Double 56:50. 30-34 – Fiona Martin 24:03, Desiree Crocker 26:07, Clarice Thomas 30:09. 35-39 – Kara Clyburn 24:13, Amanda Holland 27:04, Lindsay Brazell 28:32. 40-44 – Melynde Ruff 27:09, Tiffany Shafer 28:16, Marianne Esparza 28:33. 45-49 – Barbara Brandenburg 24:23, April McKay 29:12, Jennifer Reeves 32:20. 50-54 – Karen McAvoy 29:44, Tonya Edgerton 30:26, Lisa McClain 35:09. 55-59 – Phyllis Stoker 32:43, Susan Flowers 37:59, Vicki Nelson 42:02. 60-64 – Jeanie Nunn 35:25, Patricia Volcke 53:45. 65-69 – Melinda Barnes 47:08.

Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis 5K Charleston, SC – 12/12 Male, Overall – Ed Vilt 20:34.

17-under – Hadley Shaw 21:59, Landon Jones 24:25, Logan Parker 26:54. 24-29 – Don Brookins 23:17, Jared Pasik 23:37, Ryan Kerr 34:23. 30-39 – Steven Rogers 36:38, Ryan Shea 37:06, Luke Ferguson 45:07. 40-49 – Richard Shaw 22:05, David Loring 25:49, Eric Parker 26:54. 50-59 – Daniel Birach 28:43.

Female, Overall – Lori Sheridan Wilson 23:40.

17-under – Emily Loring 25:31, Ashton Loring 25:47, Camryn Jones 28:36. 18-23 – Anna Maria D’Annunzio 54:05, Lauren McManus 54:06, Emma De Rhodo 54:06. 24-29 – Jacquelyn Brookins 31:25, Dori Pakik 36:15, Kristen Kerr 48:58.

30-39 – Tara Hall 28:10, Kara Greer 32:35, Kristy Johnson 34:47. 40-49 – Gisela Cearcio28:50, Sheri Brown 31:57, Heather Alexander 38:34. 50-59 – Christine Vilt 26:57, Cindy Wilcox 35:08, Nina Runion 45:15. 60-69 – Christine Deviney 34:32.

TENNESSEE Mt. Juliet Holiday Half Marathon/5K Mt. Juliet, TN – 12/5 Male, Half marathon: Overall – Eric Alvarez 1:20:07, Jordan Green 1:24:29, MikeKarl 1:27:43.

Masters – Timothy O’Leary 1:30:18.

Grandmasters – Lynn Burgess 1:32:48.

Senior Grandmasters – Herb DeBerry 1:51:41.

14-under – Stone Norris 1:36:51, Aaron Isbell 1:49:46, Nicholas Davis 1:49:52. 15-19 – Austin Powell 1:31:44, Joshua Brown 1:44:21, Kristopher Boone 2:06:10. 20-24 – Derick Mackey 1:59:50. 25-29 – Cameron Manders 1:44:04, William Harper 2:00:52, Zachary Wiley 2:07:49. 30-34 – Will Eells 1:29:30, Cliff Collins 1:37:13, David Porterfield 1:37:22. 35-39 – Alfredo Cardenas 1:35:59, Derric Rice 1:39:20, Mike Mason 1:44:31. 40-44 – Charlie Simon 1:30:24, Jacob Schwarz 1:36:25, Mark McDonald 1:41:14. 45-49 – James Seckel 1:32:59, Jim Black 1:51:41, David Lenard 1:51:43. 50-54 – John Wilcox 1:38:05, James Holland 1:45:50, Phil Houston 1:46:33. 55-59 – William Yoakum 1:46:44, Jimmy Fryet 1:50:13, Kevin Reneau 1:53:22. 60-64 – Tony Recker 2:01:51, Kevin Schilling 2:28:07, Rick Murray 2:39:12. 65-69 – William Bryce 3:06:10. 75-79 – David Holder 2:41:01. 80-over – Charlie Summers 2:57:02.

Female, Half marathon: Overall – Emily Rollins 1:32:46, Jordan Green 1:24:29, Mike Karl 1:27:43.

Masters – Shelby Hartmann 1:37:30.

Grandmasters – Andrea Miller 1:48:48.

Senior Grandmasters – Linda Bain 2:10:59.

15-19 – Delaney Dunlap 2:00:58, Ariana Lee 2:07:36. 20-24 – Kelsey Solomon 2:08:17, Katie McDonald 2:08:52, Megan Barrass 2:09:36. 25-29 – Brittany Garrett 1:40:05, Lesley Parker 1:48:08, Christen Holcombe 1:48:48. 30-34 – Lori Summers 1:36:37, Abby Colvett 1:50:28, Meredith Stevens 1:50:46. 35-39 – Phoebe McDonald 1:43:29, Helen Smith 1:47:36, Rachel Underwood 1:55:18. 40-44 – Linda LaMott 1:43:03, Jennifer McClellan 1:45:00, Anna Hemnes 1:45:07. 45-49 – Francesca Muccini 1:47:45, Martha Smith 1:52:41, Ginny Miller 1:53:33.

50-54 – Martha Hayden 1:50:21, Jan Adams 2:11:01, Sheryl Dusek 2:19:12. 55-59 – Diane Bibeau 1:58:32, Laura Johnson 2:01:57, Cristina Black 2:07:20. 60-64 – Arlis McLean 2:32:26.

65-69 – Linda Sadler 2:33:50, Doris Brown 2:43:37. 70-74 – Janet Jernigan 2:17:43.

Male, 5K: Overall – Garang Madut 16:50, Jacob Carrigan

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Masters – Bruce Bonner 20:08.

Grandmasters – Abraha Cervantes 20:51.

Senior Grandmasters – Rob Broderick 29:28.

14-under – Kaden Phillips 22:26, Will Rasmussen 22:56, Zachary Crumpton 23:16. 15-19 – Michael Rogers 19:29, Riley O’Neill 23:23, Daniel Segars 26:51. 25-29 – Andee Woodward 26:20. 30-34 – Josh Coleman 21:37, Atilio Murga 23:23, Alejandro Pavon 24:14. 35-39 – Darin Cunningham 23:48, Scott Zack 34:56, Victor Garcia 1:03:40. 40-44 – Jamie Jenkins 21:04, Chris Imber 22:43, David Wellman 23:34. 45-49 – Stephen Hackett 26:24, James Cherry 36:51, Rod Carroll 47:15.

50-54 – Randy Bullard 27:58, Jack Whitman 32:31, John Ruotlo 33:49. 55-59 – Hal Parrott 24:14, Jeff Linson 25:11, Charles Schewe 35:30. 60-64 – Kevin Pease 32:29. 70-74 – James Conn 33:15.

Female, 5K: Overall – Eden Walkowski 21:27, Ashley Powell 21:52, Caitlyn Selwyn 22:49.

Masters – Amy Breedlove 25:55.

Grandmasters – Melissa Sevenich 27:48.

Senior Grandmasters – Suzanne Welker 39:59.

14-under – Autumn Thomas 25:22, Alexandria Davis 29:13, Cori Klepser 31:19. 15-19 – Savannah Anderson 33:11, Jennipher Chung 41:56, Presley Carroll 47:14. 20-24 – Brynna Paulukaitis 27:56, Christine Hsieh 29:34, Jenns Sampsell 37:51.

25-29 – Lauren Waltz 27:19, Ashley Pelikan 29:00, Laura Berry 29:34. 30-34 – Susan Canida 25:26, Trish Graves 26:17, Stephanie Lorino 27:18. 35-39 – Emily Stubljar 30:55, Karey Bartlett 31:43, Amber Dame 32:12. 40-44 – Karen Hackett 26:26, Christina Cunningham 29:07, Emily Nowicki 31:37.45-49 – Brenda Klepser 32:12, Michele Cosgrove 35:07, Judy Seckel 35:24. 50-54 – Elizabeth Norris 29:54, Karen Harrell 37:38, Pam Williams 43:30. 55-59 – Beth Parrott 31:22, Caroly Boyer 34:24, Susan Powell 36:38. 60-64 – Susan Post 40:08. 65-69 – Jackie Summors 43:06, Gayle Moody 47:53.

Santa Hustle Smokies Half Marathon/5K Sevierville, TN – 12/13 Male, Half marathon: Overall – Frinson Milhorn 1:15:39, Sadoth Fraire 1:21:34, Alex Crigger 1:22:00.

11-14 – Dru Wyatt 1:53:19. 15-19 – Adam Allman 1:35:16, Paul Hayslip 1:42:56, Andrew Wheatley 1:53:40. 20-24 – Steven Fortner 1:47:07, Ethan Archer 1:55:56, Matt Baines 1:56:10. 2529 – Tyler Frazier 1:22:55, Michael May 1:29:50, Jacob Price 1:36:28. 30-34 – Jared Porter 1:39:04, Chris Poarch 1:42:57, Andy Didyk 1:45:17. 35-39 – Rob Ehret 1:33:46, Russell Kennedy 1:35:13, Scotty Aycock 1:38:50. 40-44 – Todd Caldwell 1:25:06, Jamie Davis 1:59:44, Robin Buchanan 2:00:11. 45-49 – Derek Detemple 1:27:32, Roger Brady 1:33:24, Andy Rines 1:37:04. 50-54 – Brent Bueche 1:26:55, Rusty McKee 1:31:12, Andy Hepp 1:35:50. 55-59 – Chuck Crowley 1:33:19, Randall Haymore 1:36:35, William Yoakum 1:42:22. 60-64 – Richard Barton 1:47:43, Mark Nipper 1:49:50, David Buchanan 2:00:10.

65-69 – Robert Hardin 1:59:14, Ronald Shuck 2:03:01, Ed Leclaire 2:03:22. 70-74 – Fred Hammond 2:14:51.

Female, Half marathon: Overall – Mary Evan Ferrell 1:32:47, Hailey Collier 1:36:37, Constance Dickey 1:38:56.

10-under – Alexandra Beber 2:51:54, Riley Baker 3:21:13.

11-14 – Carlee Salyers 1:53:41. 15-19 – Emily Poole 1:42:09, Mallory Edwards 1:42:09, Makenzie Johnson 1:51:17. 20-24 – Lacee Tinker 1:40:08, Laura Wagner 1:40:50, Gloria Pascval 1:42:09. 25-29 – Jaimie Frazier 1:41:52, Christina Weeks 1:47:30, Monica Hopper 1:58:42. 30-34 – Sally Campbell 1:49:37, Jessica Brewer 1:52:21, Brittany Mitcham 1:53:54. 3539 – Erin Strance 1:47:52, Muna Rodriguez-Taylor 1:48:53, Amanda Morris-Shrum 1:55:41. 40-44 – Lisa Logan 1:40:25, Christy Robinette 1:41:52, Crystal Barton 1:42:47. 45-49 – Audrey Meyer 1:42:06, Jean Ogle 1:51:25, Zheng Gai 1:53:48.

50-54 – Jennifer McKelvey 1:53:33, Laura White 1:56:32, Margie Bruner 2:01:23. 55-59 – Renee Parsons 2:05:03, Tamra Smith 2:05:46, Kathy Taylor 2:09:28. 60-64 – Kathi Wagner 1:58:42, Lois Mayne 2:38:50, Melinda Waddell 2:46:55. 65-69 – Molly Gray 2:08:50, Sharon Vandyke 2:13:06. 70-74 – Verna Troutman 2:49:39.

Male, 5K: Overall – Ayden Farmer 18:17, John Bowling 18:30, Noah Baker 18:36.

Female, 5K: Overall – Holly Street 20:11, Jennifer Clark 22:24, Allie Sharp 22:32.

VIRGINIA St. Kateri’s Run/Walk With the Son for Haiti 5K Tabb, VA – 12/5 Male, Overall – Michael Stohler 17:50, Andrew Via 18:45, James Fiocca 19:01.

Masters – David Lockard 19:30, Andrew Cutler 19:33, Don Borchelt 20:37.

9-11 – Seth Sadler 20:53, Andrew Fiocca 23:12, Joey Johnson 28:58. 12-14 – Thomas Himes 19:31, Eddie Fiocca 23:04, Ryan Miller 23:25. 15-19 – Ryan White 19:30, Matthew Palagyi 19:39, John Wojcik 24:24. 25-29 – Ryan Rhoades 27:26, Paul Criner 28:05, Julien Vainthe 50:21. 30-34 – Chris Novakoski 20:22, Jonathan Goodman 23:57, Chris LaFlamme 24:26. 35-39 – Kyle Aulenbach 20:59, Jason Wilson 25:59, Yogesh Kulkarni 28:45. 40-44 – Walrus Suter 20:51, Kevin Goetz 21:07, Doug Echols 21:45 45-49 – Robert Kowalewski 22:45,

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Brendan Donahoe 25:30, Jonathan Keyes 25:42. 50-54 – Joe Garrity 20:57, Greg Pike 21:37, Douglas Malone 22:11. 55-59 – Ed Rietscha 23:09, Peter Coen 23:19, Donald Hamadyk 23:59.

60-64 – Kevin Topp 21:16, George Nelsen 23:13, Eugene Thies 26:42. 65-69 – Dale Abrahamson 21:24, Joe Day 22:33, Jimmy Blount 26:53. 70-over – Larry Arata 26:00, Randy Hawthorne 28:38, Robert White 29:38.Walk – George Fenigsohn 35:07, Jeff Knutson 35:15, Bob Curtin 42:02.

Female, Overall – Julia Macmasters 21:09, Emily Honeycutt 21:10, Connie Glueck 21:33.

Masters – Susan Hagel 22:52, Jennifer Cornette 23:33, Christine Schaffner 24:01.

8-under – Taylor Davenport 35:52, Mary Patterson 36:27, Alana Washington 37:39. 9-11 – Chloe Yeagley 29:23, Nicole Knight 29:32, Katryna Aulenbach 29:46. 12-14 – Kasandra Aulenbach 21:39, Faith Swindler 30:36, Eleanor Patterson 34:57. 15-19 – Emily Stumpo 24:09, Jessica Luff 24:13, Anna Linehan 24:15. 20-24 – Belen Mendoza 25:54, Bianca Hernandez 44:20. 25-29 – Elizabeth Kotula 24:10, Manja Gokcen 31:10, Leah Boring 37:35. 30-34 – Sheila Scotti 21:54, Rebecca Machusek 24:40, Beth Higginbotham 29:13. 35-39 – Karen Sanzo 24:12, Jaime Cox 25:22, Sarah Andrews 25:29. 4044 – Jennifer Hall 26:00, Marie Miller 28:51, Kira Humphries 29:50. 45-49 – Milda Donahoe 25:29, Tammy Sadler 27:51, Debbie Belin 29:58. 50-54 – Gabrielle Lingerfelter 24:13, Valor Foy Jones 24:14, Carol Bartram 25:21. 55-59 – Shirley Stephens 28:30, Eva Hinojosa 19:50, Patricia Wiedemann 30:28.

60-64 – Helen Worthington 24:54, Dottie Humphreys 29:22, Bonnie Sellers 36:03. 65-69 – Beth Diehl 35:56, Gail LucadoPhelps 48:10. 70-over – Robin Jorlett 34:52, Elaine Henderson 35:39, Carol Lily 59:05. Walk – Ashley Miller 36:31, Patricia Gorman 37:42, Susan Sorlie 37:53. – Bruce Davis

Sherando High School Jingle All The Way 5K Stephens City, VA – 12/12 Male, Overall – Branyon Williams 21:06.

14-under – Kenney-Fitzner Connor 26:04, Zach Liedke 50:54. 15-19 – Austen Hess 26:42, Austin Lane 28:18. 30-39 – Jean Finstad 26:10, John Connolly 36:29, Trae Vickers 39:05.

40-49 – Jeff Fisher 24:26, Keith Howard 28:25, Mark Fiddler 30:28. 50-59 – David Stevens 26:13, Jesse Richardso 30:25, Mark Fitzner 35:35. 60-over – Jim Hess 23:53.

Female, Overall – Megan Roberts 20:56.

14-under – Molly Robinson 21:14, Lily Gallagher 29:18, Sidney Robison 54:38. 15-19 – Elizabeth Price 30:53. 20-29 – Alexandra Westcott 26:50, Casey Price 35:34, Valerie Bergeron 36:58. 30-39 – Carinne Smoot 26:25, Tammy Yoder 27:12, Beth Wenner 27:46. 40-49 – Fiona McGeough 39:26, Linda Acetta 39:33, Rebecca Fiddler 45:10. 50-59 – Diane Lewis 37:22, Angela Roomsburg 39:50, Gayle Clem 43:36.

Sentara New Year’s Day 5K Hampton, VA – 1/1 Male, Overall – Clint Gault 16:36, Douglas Marshall 18:08, Michael Leech 18:13.

9-under – Ronan Ranellone-Mims 17:32, Sean Leech 32:31, Austin Decker 55:01. 10-14 – Jakob Juhl 21:14. 15-18 – Nolan Svitak 20:11, Luke Armstrong 21:30, Ian Armstrong 21:49. 1924 – Kevin Seals 25:13. 25-29 – Tyler Bransford 28:34, Jake Terrell 30:55. 30-34 – Todd Kessler 18:25, Clinton Condra 18:05, Shea Scotti 30:58. 35-39 – Jerome Rhodes 22:57, Edwynn Collins 23:41, Javon Andrews 33:39. 40-44 – Tim Dean 23:05, John Alford 23:51, Francisco Sanin 26:42. 45-49 – Andy Johnson 23:31, Rick Davenport 29:26, Judd Fancher 29:35. 5054 – Craig Hymes 19:26, George Fiscella 20:23, Alan Van Zandt 21:22. 55-59 – Robert Williams 20:32, Robert Anaya 20:47, John Olsen 23:18. 60-64 – Donnie Wyatt 21:40, James Deviese 23:43, Wayne Williams 25:52. 65-69 – Joseph Verdirme 24:34 Edgar Rangel 26:04, Andrew Medevec 29:06. 70-74 – Mike Daly 29:18, Joe Cronin 34:48, Larry Turner 38:54. 75-over – Edward Sharp 30:30, Charles Terrell 33:34, Earl Arrowood 38:31.

Female, Overall – Jessica Armstrong 20:10, Jennifer Anderson 20:51, Emily Honeycutt 21:52.

9-under – Ava Ranellone-Mims 32:02, Milan Brewington 35:34. 10-14 – Marieke Limon-Duparcmeur 26:13, Mackenzie Dean 28:26, Iris Limon Duparcmeur 36:08. 15-18 – Jacquelyn Armstrong 23:26, Samantha Jones 23:52. 19-24 – Meghan Olsen 28:14, Kaleigh Hudak 29:51, Elizabeth Lamarsh 31:13.

25-29 – Melissa Calhoon 32:50, Kirsten Vandegrift 45:30, Alexis Wells 47:55. 30-34 – Sheila Scotti 21:59, Jamie Phillips 28:45, Claudia Ford 33:18. 35-39 – Heather Hudgins 23:48, Karen Sanzo 24:06, Brooke Parr 29:42. 40-44 – Maria Ramirez Gorton 24:42, Jennifer Johnson 26:50, Wendy Cohen 27:42. 45-49 – Katy Dean 30:04, Selena Chamblee 30:28, Kristi Willis 42:27.

50-54 – Karla Havens 22:30, Valor Foy Jones 24:47, Carol Bartram 27:10. 55-59 – Elizabeth Rowe 28:04, Patricia Thurman 28:28, Kathy Gallo 31:58. 60-64 – Dottie Humphreys 29:32, Mary Croteau 43:48, Karen O’Kelley 51:23. 65-69 – Beth Diehl 39:55, Joanne Nellos 44:46, Julie Hale 44:59. 70-74 – Susan Fischer 43:12. 75-over – Dorothy Smith 56:55.

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William Martin and Jeannette Faber Lead Runners at Nike Rocket City Marathon Huntsville, AL - Runners gathered in Huntsville, AL, on Dec. 12 for the 39th running of the Nike Rocket City Marathon. This year's race saw nearly 1,300 runners finish the race that was held on an unseasonably warm December day. The marathon is part of the Running Journal Grand Prix and was the fourth race of the season.

Last year's runner-up, William Martin, 25, of Nashville, TN, was back in the field hoping to move up to the top spot this year. Martin was able to do just that, running 2:28:48 for the win while besting his 2014 time by nine seconds. David Marley, 29, of Columbus, GA, was second in 2:31:46.

Following close behind were Michael Deason, 30, of Glasgow, KY, (2:32:29) for third and Mark Hamilton, 28, of New Albany, IN, (2:32:45) for fourth. Richard Kessio, 41, of Toledo, OH, was fifth (2:34:12) and also took the award for the top male master.

Jeannette Faber, 33, of Pegram, TN, dominated the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race, taking more than a four-minute win, running 2:51:53.

Huntsville runner Justyna Mudy-Mader, 31, was second in 2:55:54, followed only 16 seconds back for third by Florence Mose, 23, of Grand Prairie, TX. Kaia Hampton, 25, of Lexington, KY, was fourth (2:58:36) and Elena Kidd, 29, of Homewood, AL, fifth (3:00:19).

Following Richard Kessio in the male masters division was Joshua Rayman, 46, of Tampa, FL, in 2:44:38. Matt Segebart, 41, of Washington, IL, was third in 2:50:51.

In the female masters race, Traci Falbo, 44, of Charlestown, IN, led the way, running 3:11:15. Rebecca Coomber, 42, of Surrey, Canada, was second in 3:17:21, and Mandana Mortazavi, 52, of Leesburg, VA, third (3:20:20).

The husband and wife team competition was won by Grant and Becky Batchelor of William Martin Murfreesboro, TN, with a combined time of 6:19:59. Michael and Greg Schultz of Parrish, FL, led the parent/child team division with a combined time of 7:03:13.

The course began in downtown Huntsville and took runners through historic areas of Huntsville and through the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and the Huntsville Botanical Gardens.

The Rocket City Marathon is directed

by Dink and Suzanne Taylor, owners of the local Fleet Feet Store, and the Huntsville Track Club.

Complete results of the marathon can be found on the race website: www.runrocketcity.com.

Male, Overall William Martin 2:28:48, David Marley 2:31:46, Michael Deason 2:32:29, Mark Hamilton 2:32:45, Richard Kessio 2:34:12.

Masters Richard Kessio 2:34:12, Joshua Rayman 2:44:38, Matt Segebart 2:50:51.

19-under Jose Rangel 3:07:58, Bo Ruttens 3:11:21, Evan Lewis 3:21:45.

20-24 Jason Miller 2:49:04, Lucas Prather 2:52:13, Aaron Hill 2:54:58, James Graham 2:57:57, Ieden Leckenby 3:06:35. 25-29 Anthony Witt 2:45:49, Grant Batchelor 3:03:48, Matthew Rowe 3:07:15, Daniel Sillivant 3:10:45, Bradley Pierson 3:13:04. 3034 Juan Soto 2:51:26, James Sullivan 2:54:56, Nathan Kary 2:55:30, Chris Mahaffey 2:56:05, Jarrod Quinlivan 2:56:07. 35-39 Justin Turner 2:38:53, Jeannette Faber Josh Whitehead 2:40:21, Michael Horan 2:50:09, Keith Henry 2:50:34, Brian Korody 2:53:45. 40-44 Wayne Newcombe 2:51:14, David Holder 2:56:12, Eric Kujawski 2:56:32, Ronald Martin 3:02:46, Chad Hartmann 3:04:07. 45-49 Jim Clemens 2:54:58, Bruce Evans 3:06:48, Robert Nielsen 3:09:48, Chuck Branson

Huntsville runners Todd Parsons and Megan Breitbach

3:10:54, Sean Ryan 3:15:45. 50-54 Phil Young 2:57:20, Tim Vinson 3:04:34, Gary Pleasant 3:06:06, Jeff Mires 3:10:31, Chuck Denham 3:13:44. 55-59 Michael Beeson 3:11:04, Duane Ricketts 3:13:06, W. Craig Osborn 3:27:01, Tim Crouch 3:29:00, Greg Schultz 3:31:37. 60-64 Daniel Coonce 3:34:14, David Jones 3:36:36, Larry Brown 3:46:44, Glenn Gravitt 3:48:52, David Bixler 3:58:38.

65-69 Malcolm Oliver 3:23:21, Dan Harvey 3:27:03, Wayne Heckler 3:40:53. 70-74 Ken Brewer 4:13:39, Mark Pitts 4:35:56, Warren Everett 5:01:37. 75-over Al Klimaitis 4:47:44.

Female, Overall Jeannette Faber 2:51:53, Justyna Mudy-Mader 2:55:54, Florence Mose 2:56:10, Kaia Hampton 2:58:36, Elena Kidd 3:00:19.

Masters Traci Falbo 3:11:15, Rebecca Coomber 3:17:21, Mandana Mortazavi 3:20:20.

19-under Hannah Cutshall 3:19:40, Megan McDuffee 4:07:09, Emily Woods 4:30:20.2024 Danielle Ferro 3:11:49, Becky Batchelor 3:16:11, Megan Breitbach 3:17:55, Maria Elbon 3:46:07, Ellery Miller 3:49:51. 25-29 Brittany Leuenberger 3:03:38, Cayla Nousain 3:09:09, Alexandra Ellis 3:18:18, Krystina Stoner 3:21:35, Lauren Delfeld 3:24:30. 30-34 Jenny Vance 3:03:44, Shannon Beale 3:21:04, Catheine Toriello 3:29:14, Laura Henry 3:29:55, Kimberly Humphries 3:29:56. 35-39 Kristen Vanvranken 3:11:41, Laura Brock 3:27:58, Kelly Wiedower 3:34:39, Anya Gluszek 3:36:26, Kristy Maxwell 3:41:40. 40-44 Meredith Smith 3:25:15, Kathy Youngren 3:39:05, Missie Gregeroy 3:39:10, Suzy Thomas 3:42:53, Elizabeth Thomas 3:43:02. 45-49 Sheryl Dummer 3:38:38, Sarah Starling 3:40:43, Katie Owenby 3:45:05, Robyn Keith Henry Snyder 3:49:11, Vicki Updike 3:49:52. 50-54 Catherine Lucas 3:59:30, Kathleen Woods 4:04:30, Patricia Emerson 4:09:23, Ann Duchac 4:09:49, Kathleen Occena 4:13:12. 55-59 Brooke Nelson 4:06:35, Elaine Sillivant 4:08:29, Suzanne Duvall 4:09:08, Susan Adams 4:10:22, Teresa Lindamood 4:17:25. 60-64 Florence Leyssene 5:18:58. 65-69 Erin McGuire 5:11:23, Betsy Gladfelter 5:48:21, Bonnie Partridge 5:54:57. 70-74 Ingrid Cantarella-Fox 4:24:49.

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Grand Prix XXXVIII Standings

Below are the standings following the first four races of the season, the Midnight Flight 10K, Hokie Half Marathon, Magic City Half Marathon, and Rocket City Marathon. All half marathon races count for 25 bonus points and double points are awarded at the Rocket City Marathon. Point totals can also be found on our website: www.running.net.

Male: Open William Martin (TN) 200 David Marley (GA) 180 Justin Turner (FL) 170 Josh Whitehead (AL) 160 Brian Walter (VA) 155 Joshua Rayman (FL) 150 Jason Miller (AL) 140 Michael Horan (KY) 130 Richard Morris (VA) 125 Scott Fuqua (AL) 125 Keith Henry (AL) 120 Kaleb Keyserling (NC)115 Samuel Palmer (AL) 115 Austin Grubb (VA) 110 Michael Brown (AL) 110 Juan Soto (GA) 110 Michael Carter (VA) 105 Zach Ridgway (AL) 105 Raymond McCormack (GA)100 Kevin McGuire (VA) 100 Kenneth Stoltzfus (AL)100 Jim Clemens (AL) 100 Ignacio Moore (VA) 95 Ieden Leckenby (AL) 95 Brett Morley (SC) 90 Christopher Miller (VA)90 Brad Clay (AL) 90 Aaron Hill (TN) 90 Scott Autrey (SC) 85 Matthew Wright (VA)85 Eric Langley (AL) 85 Tom Ford (SC) 80 Timothy Williams (AL)80 Rusty Branch (FL) 80 Vince Baranauskas (VA)75 Bryan Heaton (AL) 75 Eddie Posey (SC) 70 Scott Huxtable (VA) 70 Jonathan Gray (AL) 70 Rowan Jones (KY) 70 Chris Marrone (SC) 65 Kuya Takami (VA) 65 James Nancy (TN) 65 Edwin Hughes (SC) 60 Stewart Sackson (VA)60 Danny Shaffield (AL) 60 Chris Mahaffey (AL) 60 Fernando Gallardo (SC)55 James Simon (VA) 55 Jack Heath (GA) 55 Bill Johncock (NC) 50 Kirby Walke (VA) 50 Brendan Moore (AL) 50 Jarrod Quinlivan (NC)50 Dennis Funk (SC) 45 William Ide (MD) 45 Steve Hicks (AL) 45 Male: Masters Joshua Rayman (FL) 200 Brian Walter (VA) 180 Jim Clemens (AL) 170 Eric Kujawski (FL) 140 Kevin McGuire (VA) 125 Kenneth Stoltzfus (AL)125 Ignacio Moore (VA) 110 Brad Clay (AL) 110 Ronald Martin (KY) 110 Scott Autrey (SC) 100 Eric Langley (AL) 95 Scott Huxtable (VA) 80 Bryan Heaton (AL) 80 John McAtee (TN) 80 Eddie Posey (SC) 70 Robert Watling (NC) 65 Danny Shaffield (AL) 65 Bruce Evans (AL) 60 Fernando Gellardo (SC)55 David Cutchins (NC) 55 Steve Hicks (AL) 55 John Richards (NC) 45 Brannon Buck (AL) 45 Hasai Morales (SC) 40 Robert Nielsen (TN) 40 Male: 40-44 Eric Kujawski (FL) 200 Ronald Martin (KY) 170 John McAtee (TN) 140 Ignacio Moore (VA) 125 Kenneth Stoltzfus (AL)125 Scott Huxtable (VA) 110 Brad Clay (AL) 110

Tim Gregory (TN) 110 Scott Autrey (SC) 100 Robert Watling (NC) 95 Eric Langley (AL) 95 Eddie Posey (SC) 85 David Cutchins (NC) 80 Bryan Heaton (AL) 80 Jeremiah Tatum (TN) 80 Fernando Gallardo (SC)70 John Richards (NC) 65 Danny Shaffield (AL) 65 Cason Conn (TN) 60 Hasai Morales (SC) 55 Carmen Dunford (VA)55 Brannon Buck (AL) 55 Ben Stewart (VA) 45 Alex Morrow (AL) 45 Matthew Mumaugh (SC)40 Robert Youngren (AL)40 Male: 45-49 Brian Walter (VA) 210 Joshua Rayman (FL) 200 Jim Clemens (AL) 170 Bruce Evans (AL) 140 Kevin McGuire (VA) 125 Steve Hicks (AL) 125 Jay McDiarmid (AL) 110 Robert Nielsen (TN) 110 Michael Stowe (VA) 95 Richard Poff (AL) 95 Andrew Broadway (SC)85 Chris Reilly (VA) 80 Russell Williams (AL)80 Chuck Branson (AL) 80 Glen Childress (SC) 70 Kevin Hosey (VA) 65 Nick Whetsel (TN) 65 Sean Ryan (TN) 60 David Hartson (SC) 55 Ron Flanary (VA) 55 Christopher Flint (AL)55 Cay Mierisch (VA) 45 Christopher Grossmann (AL) 45 Jim Potter (SC) 40 Michael Cantanese (GA)40 Male: Grandmasters Phil Young (TN) 200 Tim Vinson (AL) 170 Gary Pleasant (TN) 140 Marc Edwards (VA) 125 John Casterline (AL) 125 William Smith (VA) 110 Kirk Mueller (AL) 110 Michael Beeson (SC) 110 Edwin Hughes (SC) 100 Johnny Salsalone (VA)95 Sidney Mays (AL) 95 Bill Johncock (NC) 85 Bob Weaver (VA) 80 Kile Putnam (AL) 80 Duane Ricketts (AL) 80 Dennis Funk (SC) 70 Dale Riddle (VA) 65 David Plante (AL) 65 Chuck Denham (TN) 60 Tim Stewart (SC) 55 Bill Himes (VA) 55 Kevin Roberson (AL) 55 Ken Ritchey (VA) 45 Frederick Shepherd (AL)45 Gary Ball (NC) 40 Tim Crouch (GA) 40 John Wilson (VA) 35 Don Leopard (AL) 35 Male: 50-54 Phil Young (TN) 200 Tim Vinson (AL) 170 Gary Pleasant (TN) 140 Marc Edwards (VA) 125 John Casterline (AL) 125 William Smith (VA) 110 Kirk Mueller (AL) 110 Chuck Denham (TN) 110 Bill Johncock (NC) 100 Kevin Throckmorton (WV)95 Sidney Mays (AL) 95 Tim Stewart (SC) 85 Matthew Bell (VA) 80 Kile Putnam (AL) 80 Randy McFarland (AL)80 Gary Ball (NC) 70 Kerry Pennington (VA)65

David Plante (AL) 65 Dirk Hayes (TN) 60 Ben Howell (SC) 55 Trace McGeath (VA) 55 Kevin Roberson (AL) 55 James Godek (VA) 45 Frederick Shepherd (AL)45 David Johns (GA) 40 Donald Hellen (AL) 40 Male: 55-59 Michael Beeson (SC) 200 Duane Ricketts (AL) 170 Craig Osborn (AL) 140 Johnny Salsalone (VA)125 Stan Blanton (AL) 125 Bob Weaver (VA) 110 Vatisha Powell (AL) 110 Tim Crouch (GA) 110 Bill Johncock (NC) 100 Dale Riddle (VA) 95 James Poh (AL) 95 Dennis Funk (SC) 85 Bill Himes (VA) 80 Jeff Kuhl (TN) 80 Greg Schultz (FL) 80 Rick Hayes (GA) 70 Ken Ritchey (VA) 65 Mark Stanley (AL) 65 John Kissane (GA) 60 Rodney Wright (SC) 55 John Wilson (VA) 55 Douglas Williams (AL)55 Ben Spencer (VA) 45 Ekkehard Bonatz (AL)45 Chris Threlkeld (GA) 40 Stephen Ruffin (TN) 40 Male: Sr. Grandmasters Theodore Rust (NC) 210 Malcolm Oliver (TN) 200 Wayne Heckler (AL) 170 Daniel Coonce (TN) 140 David Ritchie (VA) 125 Randy Lester (VA) 110 Randall Sellers (AL) 110 David Jones (TN) 110 Bob Nelson (NC) 100 Danny Lancaster (VA)95 Jeffrey Hawkins (AL) 95 Kenneth Clark (VA) 80 Michael Morrissey (GA)80 Johnny Goode (AL) 80 Jim Owens (NC) 70 Randy Tephabock (WV)65 Wayne Manord (AL) 65 Larry Brown (KY) 60 Ronnie Pruitte (SC) 55 Dennis Gentry (VA) 55 Dan Carter (AL) 55 Terrance Worchesky (MD)45 Alan Hargrave (AL) 45 Thomas Wells (SC) 40 Glenn Gravitt (TN) 40 Male: 60-64 Theodore Rust (NC) 210 Daniel Coonce (TN) 200 David Jones (TN) 170 Larry Brown (KY) 140 David Ritchie (VA) 125 Randy Lester (VA) 110 Randal Sellers (AL) 110 Glenn Gravitt (TN) 110 Bob Nelson (NC) 100 Kenneth Clark (VA) 95 Michael Morrissey (GA)95 Randy Tephabock (WV)80 Dan Carter (AL) 80 Joseph Peters (TN) 80 Ronnie Pruitte (SC) 70 Dennis Gentry (VA) 65 Steve Wiseman (AL) 65 Jeff Lee (AL) 60 Thomas Walls (SC) 55 Terrance Worchesky (MD)55 Alan Hargrave (AL) 55 Greg Still (VA) 45 Charlie Brown (AL) 45 Doug Booth (SC) 40 David Wood (FL) 40 Male: 65-69 Malcolm Oliver (TN) 200 Wayne Heckler (AL) 170 Johnny Goode (AL) 140 Danny Lancaster (WV)125 Jeffrey Hawkins (AL) 125 William Mayo (VA) 110 Wayne Manord (AL) 110 Donald Langdon (GA)110 Jim Owens (NC) 100 Ed Leclaire (TN) 95 Bob Milan (NC) 95 Darrell Davis (SC) 85 Tom Walton (VA) 80

Ronald Shinn (AL) 80 Donald Nims (KY) 80 George Southgate (GA)70 Fred Wall (VA) 65 Jim Clark (AL) 65 Jimmy Jones (TN) 60 R.B. Anderson (VA) 55 John Featheringill (AL)55 Dennis Roach (GA) 40 Male: Veterans Ken Brewer (AL) 200 Al Klimaitis (AL) 170 Warren Everett (AL) 140 Joel Hicks (VA) 125 Rufus Elliott (AL) 125 Ed Fouts (VA) 110 Jack Hasson (AL) 110 Michael Kasha (SC) 100 Yuji Kishimoto (SC) 85 Elliott Giffen (NC) 70 William Beckwith (SC)55 Dan Shoaf (SC) 40 Male: 70-74 Ken Brewer (AL) 200 Warren Everett (AL) 170 Jack Hasson (AL) 140 Joel Hicks (VA) 125 Rufus Elliott (AL) 125 Michael Kasha (SC) 100 Dan Shoaf (SC) 85 Herman Sasser (GA) 70 Male: 75-79 Al Klimaitis (AL) 200 Ed Fouts (VA) 125 Yuji Kishimoto (SC) 100 Elliott Giffen (NC) 85 Male: 80-over William Beckwith (SC)100 Female: Open Jeannette Faber (TN) 200 Hannah Cutshall (AL)185 Justyna Mudy Mader (AL)180 Kaia Hampton (KY) 170 Elena Kidd (AL) 160 Jenny Vance (TN) 150 Cayla Nousain (AL) 140 Kristen Vanvranken (TN)130 Alana Hadley (NC) 125 Sarah Kluth (AL) 125 Danielle Ferro (GA) 120 Mary Ellen Calle (VA)115 Fontaine Haskell (AL)115 Ann McGranahan (VA)110 Jennifer Brill (DC) 110 Becky Batchelor (TN)110 Madalyn Knuchols (VA)105 Sunday Davis (SC) 100 Lauren Metzger (NC) 100 Chelsey Palmer (AL) 100 Megan Breitbach (AL)100 Zach Minter (VA) 95 Misty Griffin (AL) 95 Karen Becker (SC) 90 Lina Farb (MD) 90 Melanie Hildebrandt (AL)90 Alexandra Ellis (FL) 90 Hilary Richards (SC) 85 Heather F-Clarke (VA)85 Aubrey Schonhoff (AL)85 Amanda Cooley (SC) 80 Carrie Jensen (VA) 80 Debi Secor (AL) 80 Brook Spencer (SC) 75 Nancy Anderson (VA)75 Lindsey Capps (AL) 75 Stephanie Tiwavi (SC)70 Laura Badgely (VA) 70 Alison Hoover (AL) 70 Mandana Mortazavi (VA)70 Dian Ford (SC) 65 Catherine Cockrill (VA)65 Marie Tucker (AL) 65 Zavone Bonney (SC) 60 Pratick Canabur (VA) 60 Amaia Esquisabel (AL)60 Shannon Beale (AL) 60 Abby Russell (SC) 55 Jessy Settles (VA) 55 Allie Ingram (AL) 55 Alex Errington (SC) 50 Sarah Langlinais (VA)50 Meghan Ralph (AL) 50 Krystina Stoner (GA) 50 Anita Jones (SC) 45 Marcia Wright (VA) 45 Cassidy Mennen (AL)45 Female: Masters Meredith Smith (TN) 200 Sheryl Dummer (AL) 170 Kathy Youngren (AL)140 Nancy Anderson (VA)125 Misty Griffin (AL) 125 Sarah Langlinais (VA)110

Debi Secor (AL) 110 Missie Gregory (TN) 110 Karen Becker (SC) 100 Kristine Lattimer (VA)95 Alison Hoover (AL) 95 Zavone Bonney (SC) 85 Jill Sible (VA) 80 Gretchen Pickett (AL)80 Sarah Starling (TN) 80 Anita Jones (SC) 70 Mindy Conklin (VA) 65 Michelle Belcher (AL)65 Suzy Thomas (TN) 60 Lisa Godwin (SC) 55 Kate Moga (VA) 55 Rebecca Hutchinson (AL)55 Virginia Schaar (NC) 45 Audrey Laird (AL) 45 Michele Walter (VA) 40 Elizabeth Thomas (KY)40 Female: 40-44 Meredith Smith (TN) 200 Kathy Youngren (AL)170 Missie Gregory (TN) 140 Nancy Anderson (VA)125 Misty Griffin (AL) 125 Sarah Langlinais (VA)110 Gretchen Pickett (AL)110 Suzy Thomas (TN) 110 Karen Becker (SC) 100 Kristing Lattimer (VA)95 Michelle Belcher (AL)95 Zavone Bonney (SC) 85 Catie Davis (VA) 80 Audrey Laird (AL) 80 Elizabeth Thomas (KY)80 Chris Honeycutt (SC) 70 Dena Vammino (NC) 65 Pamela Miller (AL) 65 Erinne Dyer (SC) 60 Shannon Carter (SC) 55 Patricia Clary (VA) 55 Lisa Battaglia (AL) 55 Linsey Marr (VA) 45 Julie Croushorn (AL) 45 Carol Creamer (SC) 40 Alison Norris (GA) 40 Female: 45-49 Sheryl Dummer (AL) 200 Debi Secor (AL) 185 Sarah Starling (TN) 170 Robyn Snyder (TN) 140 Jill Sible (VA) 125 Mindy Conlin (VA) 110 Alison Hoover (AL) 110 Vicki Updike (TN) 110 Anita Jones (SC) 100 Kate Moga (VA) 95 Loren Traylor (AL) 95 Lisa Godwin (SC) 85 Virginia Schaar (NC) 80 Teresa Crain (AL) 80 Terrie Ward (GA) 80 Michele Walter (VA) 70 Janet Pedrazzani (VA)65 Susan Gray (AL) 65 Stephanie Luper (SC) 55 Karen Hall (VA) 55 Danielle Morgan (AL)55 Sherry Fuller (VA) 45 Lisa Harrison (AL) 45 Sheila Rhea (SC) 40 Melissa Boothe (AL) 40 Female: Grandmasters Mandana Mortazavi (VA)200 Catherine Lucas (TN) 170 Kathleen Woods (GA)140 Fawn Nelson (VA) 125 Terri Sullivan (AL) 125 Lynda Vick (VA) 110 Jamie Thomas (AL) 110 Brooke Nelson (AL) 110 Shirley Smith (SC) 100 Cybele Lane (VA) 95 Kathy Stein (AL) 95 Pam Garrison (SC) 85 Jerri Emm (VA) 80 Vickie Varnes (AL) 80 Elaine Sillivant (AL) 80 Tamara Hemingway (SC)70 MaryLee Kilmer (MD)65 Lisa Fuller (AL) 65 Suzanne Duvall (KY) 60 Karen Brown (SC) 55 Dawn Weeks (VA) 55 Mary Beth Balzli (AL)55 Sandy MacDonnell (VA)45 Female: 50-54 Mandana Mortazavi (VA)200 Catherine Lucas (TN) 170 Kathleen Woods (GA)140 Fawn Nelson (VA) 125 Terri Sullivan (AL) 125

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Linda Vick (VA) 110 Jamie Thomas (AL) 110 Ann Duchac (FL) 110 Pam Garrison (SC) 100 Vickie Varnes (AL) 100 Cybele Lane (VA) 95 Kathy Stein (AL) 95 Rosemary Moore (AL)95 Tamara Hemingway (SC)85 MaryLee Kilmer (MD)80 Susan Buckingham (AL)80 Karen Brown (SC) 70 Kathi Susano (VA) 65 Stacy Kadle (AL) 65 Cindy Slagle (SC) 55 Alicia Cohen (VA) 55 Mary Beth Balzli (AL)55 Monica Cassier (VA) 45 Kelly Hilliard (AL) 45 Kristy Stone (SC) 40 Sesi Ogunbi (AL) 40 Female: 55-59 Brooke Nelson (AL) 200 Elaine Sillivant (AL) 170 Suzanne Duball (KY) 140 Jerri Emm (VA) 125 Lisa Fuller (AL) 125 Dawn Weeks (VA) 110 Karen Monosky (AL) 110 Susan Adams (GA) 110 Shirley Smith (SC) 100 Sandy MacDonnell (VA)95 Ginger Tallent (AL) 95 Sherry Hall (SC) 85 Carol Kroeger (VA) 80 Teresa Thorpe (GA) 80 Teresa Lindamood (TN)80 Daniela Micsan (VA) 65 Debbie Evans (AL) 65 Jamie Clay (AL) 60 Susan Anderson (VA)55 Cindi Routman (AL) 55 Jodi Miller (VA) 45 Ira Jones (AL) 45 Diana Bibeau (TN) 40 Female: Sr. Grandmasters Erin McGuire (TN) 200 Bonnie Partridge (MS)170 Bonnie Wilfore (VA) 125 Linda Champion (AL)125 Carol Hansen-Vessa (VA)110 Terry Hooks (AL) 110 Dian Ford (SC) 100 Susan Terwilliger (VA)95 Melody Izard (AL) 95 Sandy Reid (NC) 85 Janet Reynolds (VA) 80 Linda Allen (AL) 80 Beverly Harrison (SC)70 Debra Lancaster (WV)65 Sharon Baroody (AL) 65 Carolyn Scruggs (GA)55 Wendy Morrison (VA)55 Gail Lee (AL) 55 Lynda Farr (VA) 45 Dolores Longoria (AL)45 Kathy Givens (GA) 40 Female: 60-64 Bonnie Wilfore (VA) 125 Linda Champion (AL)125 Carol Hansen-Vessa (VA)110 Terry Hooks (AL) 110 Dian Ford (SC) 100 Susan Terwilliger (VA)95 Melody Izard (AL) 95 Gail Audet (GA) 85 Janet Reynolds (VA) 80 Linda Allen (AL) 80 Beverly Harrison (SC)70 Debra Lancaster (WV)65 Sharon Baroody (AL) 65 Carolyn Scruggs (SC) 55 Wendy Morrison (VA)55 Gail Lee (AL) 55 Lynda Farr (VA) 45 Diane Tucker (AL) 45 Karen Borton (VA) 35 Beth Elliott (AL) 35 Female: 65-69 Erin McGuire (TN) 200 Bonnie Partridge (MS)170 Donna Akers (VA) 125 Dolores Longoria (AL)125 Teresa Chandler (AL) 110 Sandy Reid (NC) 100 Lynne Deshazo (AL) 95 Kathy Givens (GA) 85 Judy Garner (AL) 80 Female: Veterans Betty Burrell (SC) 100 Female: 70-74 Betty Burrell (SC) 100

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ALABAMA Feb. 6, Northport - Roarin’ Run 5K, 8am. Info: Scott Peters (205)410-1215, scottlloydpeters@gmail.com.

Feb. 6, Pelham - Adam’s Heart Runs 5K, 10K & 10 Mile; 9am.

Info: adamsheart@birminghamtrackclub.com.

Feb. 7, Mobile - Joe Cain Classic 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Run & Moon Pie Dash; 8am. Info: Margaret Olive (251)401-8039, mlolive@bellsouth.net.

Feb. 13, Fort Gaines, Dauphin Island - Battle of Mobile Bay 5K Run/Walk, 9am. lnfo: Port City Pacers (251)473-7223.

Feb. 14, Birmingham - Mercedes Marathon, Half Marathon & Marathon Relay, 7:03am; Superhero 5K, 8am on 2/13. Info: (205)870-7771, info@mercedesmarathon.com.

Feb. 14, Huntsville - Winter Winds Road Races, 2 & 4 Miles & Fun Run; 2pm. Info: Linda Scavarda (256)656-3989, runlinda83@gmail.com.

Feb. 20, Birmingham - THE GREAT AMAZING RACE Birmingham, 1 Mile w/obstacles; 2pm. Info: Greg Benton (513)5180528, info@greatamazingrace.com.

Feb. 20, Gulf Shores - Sea Turtle 1/2 Marathon and Sweetheart 5K Run/5K Walk.

1/2 Marathon 7:30am, $20/Students (18under), $60 by 2/5, $80 after 2/5, $90 on Race Day; 5K Run/Walk, 9am, $15/Students (18under), $35 by 2/5, $40 on Race Day, $20/ Students (18-under); 1 Mile Fun Run, 8:30am, $15 by 2/19, $20 on Race Day. Info: Sweetheart Run 5K/Sea Turtle 1/2 Marathon, POB 3584, Orange Beach, AL 36561; Walt Graham (205)966-4366, sweetheartrun@ run42k.com, www.RunSignUp.com Feb. 20, Moulton - Black Warrior/Phillip Parker 50K, 50K Relay, 25K, 5 Mile Trail Runs; 8am. Info: Jay Baxter (256)303-1948, keith@blackwarrior50k.com.

Feb. 20, Phenix City - Polar Bear Health Awareness 5K, 11am.

Info: Janie (330)503-0967.

Feb. 28, Gulf Shores - Gulf Coast Half Marathon, 7am. Info: gulfcoastevent@gmail.com.

March 5, Albertville - Hospice of Marshall County Race to Remember, 5K 9am; 1 Mile FR 10am. Info: Annah Grace Morgan (256)891-7724, amorgan@hospicemc.org.

March 5, Auburn - Auburn Classic Half Marathon & 10K, 7:30am. Info: hoehaje@auburn.edu.

March 5, Birmingham - Ready, Set, Run 5K, 8am. Info: (205)2295786, readysetrun5k@gmail.com.

March 5, Mountain Brook - Village 2 Village 10K Run & 8 Mile Jemison Trail Run, 8am. Info: Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce (205)871-3779.

March 5, Orange Beach - Glow in the Park Goes 80s, 5K Run/ Walk; 6pm. Info: Libby Swor (517)331-4014, libby@triviumracing.com.

March 5, Tuscaloosa - Tuscaloosa Half Marathon & 5K, 7am.

Info: Tammy Denson (205)345-7600, tammydensonpls@bellsouth.net or tuscaloosahalfmarathon@gmail.com.

March 12, Andalusia - Dixon Legend Half Marathon, 7:45am; 10K & 5K, 8am. Info: Joel Martin (334)222-7779, marti12@auburn.edu.

March 12, Fayette - Fayette Medical Center 5K, 8:30am. Info: (800)489-2542, prdept@alaha.org.

March 12, Montgomery - The Montgomery Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K & Mayor’s Marathon Challenge; 7am. Info: Montgomery Multisport (334)356-7271.

March 19-20, Alexander City - Lake Martin 100 Mile Trail Run, 50 Mile & 27 Mile; 6:30am. Info: David Tosch (205)529-5142, david@davidtosch.com.

March 19, Birmingham - Rumpshaker 5K Run/Walk, 8am; 1 Mile FR, 9am. Info: info@rumpshaker5k.com.

March 19, Mobile - Azalea Trail Run, 10K 8am; 5K 8:15am; 2K 9:30am; 10K Wheelchair. Info: Margaret Olive (251)473-7223, azaleatrailrun@bellsouth.net.

March 19, Muscle Shoals - Running The Shoals Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: contact@srcse.com.

March 26, Birmingham - Mindbender 5K Run/Walk, 8am; 1 Mile Walk/Run, 9am. Info: (205)612-2026, info@alzarcs.org.

April 2, Birmingham - BTC Statue to Statue 15K, 8am. Info: statue2statue@birminghamtrackclub.com.

April 2, Mobile - Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk, 7am. Info: Bill Carroll (251)377-5406, bill.carroll@infirmaryhealth.org.

April 2, Prattville - Centerpoint Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:15am.

Info: info@centerpointhalf.com.

April 9, Valley - Beulah Bobcat Run, 10.16K/8am; 5K/10am; 1 Mile/11am; All races CST. Info: Roger Keel (334)524-2884, rkeel@mindspring.com.

April 9, Birmingham - St. Elias Cedar 5K, 8am; Cedar Shake FR, 9am. Info: cedarrun5k@gmail.com.

April 9, Birmingham - The I Am Second Run 5K, 10K & Fun Run. Info: (214)906-5188, cindy.palmer@e3partners.org.

April 10, Huntsville - 3rd Annual Bridge Street Town Centre Half Marathon, 7am; $50 by 2/28, $65 3/1-31; $75 4/1-10. Info: Register at www.active.com, www.bridgestreethal marathon.com. See Ad page 14.

April 16, Gulf Shores - Zydeco Crawfish Festival 5K, 8am. Info: Mike Pate (251)980-1045, info@harleysports.com.

April 23, Gadsden - Physicians Who Care 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk; 9am; $25 by 4/18. Info: Physicians Who Care, One Commerce Square, Gadsden, AL 35901; Lisa Dobbins or Beth Couch (256)547-3124, lisa@ physicianswho.care, beth@physicianswho. care, www.physicianswho.care May 30, Huntsville - 37th Annual MercedesBenz Cotton Row Run, 10K 7am; 5K 9am; 1 Mile FR 10am; $15 each/10K & 5K by 3/31, $20 4/1-4/30; $25 5/1-15, $40 after 5/15; $10/1 mi. by 4/30, $12 5/1-15, after 5/15 $15. Info: (256)650-7063, suzanne@fleetfeethuntsville. com, Register at www.active.com, www.cottonrowrun.com. See Ad page 17.

ARKANSAS Feb. 6, Conway - Freezin for a Reason 5K & 10K, 9am. Info: (501)450-0512, freezin4areason@yahoo.com.

Feb. 13, Lake Village, AR to Greenville, MS - Mississippi River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 8am. Info: (662)721-7779, mississippirivermarathon@gmail.com.

Feb. 13, Russellville - Valentine’s Day 5K, 9am. Info: (479)8574527, taspel@atu.edu.

Feb. 14, Fort Smith - Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon & Relays; 8am; after 12/31 $80/ Half, $125/Marathon. Info: Mike Burgess, 100 North B Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901; (479)9266261, mikeburgess@iheartmedia. com, http:/ /fortsmithmarathon.com Feb. 14, Little Rock - THE GREAT AMAZING RACE Little Rock, 1 Mile w/obstacles; 2pm. Info: Great Amazing Race, (513)518-0528, info@greatamazingrace.com.

Feb. 20, Hot Springs - Van Davis Memorial 5K, 9am. Info: (501)760-4129, sbrown@np.edu.

Feb. 21, Texarkana, AR-TX - Run the Line Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, 8am. Info: (903)792-7186, info@txkruntheline.org.

Feb. 27, Benton - The Beat Goes On 5K, 9am. Info: (501)7766746, megan.caldwell@salinememorial.org.

Feb. 27, Van Buren - Run With The Knights 5K, 8:30am. Info: Karen Wallace (479)474-2661, karen.wallace@vbsd.us.

March 6, Little Rock - Little Rock Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; 3/5: 10K Run & 5K FR/Walk 7:30am. Info: Geneva Lamm (501)3714639, glamm@littlerock.org.

March 11, Fayetteville - Cow Paddy 5K, 6pm. Info: (479)7900700, cowpaddyrun@gmail.com.

March 12, Conway - Chase Race & Paws 2 Mile & 1 Mile, 8am.

Info: (501)514-4370, donp@tcworks.net.

March 12, Hot Springs - Get Your Rear in Gear 2.5 Mile Adult Fun Run/Walk, Youth 2 1/2 Mile Run/Walk; 10am. Info: Nikol Hamilton (501)609-5855, gyrigarkansas@gmail.com.

www.running.net March 12, Hot Springs - Trojan Trot 2 Mile, 8am. Info: (501)9228332, mcnaulty@hssd.net.

March 12, Jonesboro - Race for the Beat 5K & 1 Mile, 8am. Info: (870)273-6910, raceforthebeat@yahoo.com.

March 12, Rogers - Fight Back 5K & 1 Mile, 7am. Info: (479)4228156, bentoncountyrelayforlife@gmail.com.

March 12, Russellville - PCLS Rock N’ Read for Literacy 5K, 8am. Info: (479)968-4368, outreach@popelibrary.org.

March 19, Eureka Springs - Victorian Classic 10K & 2 Mile, 9am. Info: (479)981-3065, victorianclassic@gmail.com.

March 19, Fort Smith - River Valley Endurance Half Marathon & 5K, 9am. Info: (479)675-2610.

March 19, Hot Springs - I Love LK 5K, 9am. Info: (870)8332332, k.mcallister777@gmail.com.

March 19, Siloam Springs - IAFF 2855 Flap Jack 5K, 7:30am.

Info: (314)495-2800, info@flapjackfunrun.com.

March 26, Batesville - Highrock Hop Trail 5 Mile & 10 Mile, 9:30am. Info: (870)307-8922, sdcooke22@hotmail.com.

March 26, Clinton - Hunger Run 5K, 9am. Info: (843)214-0665, meaginwarren2@hotmail.com.

March 26, Fayetteville - Iron Pig Festival 5K & 1 Mile, 8:45am.

Info: (479)521-7766, bruce@allsportsproductionsinc.com.

April 2, Benton - Run With the Dogs 5K & 1 Mile, 8am. Info: (501)351-0042, shauna.veazey@gmail.com.

April 2, Bentonville - Run Bentonville Half Marathon, Relay, 5K & Fun Run; 7am; $60/ Half, $40/Relay, $25/5K by 2/1; after 2/1 add $5 late fee. Info: Layne Moore, 215 SW A Street, Bentonville, AR 72712; (479)464-7275, lmoore@bentonvillear.com, www.runbentonville.com April 2, Conway - Faulkner County Day School 5K, 9am. Info: (501)329-0624, sgreenway@fcds-conway.org.

April 2, Fort Smith - Super Heroes for Autism 5K & 1 Mile, 8am.

Info: (479)459-0645, mlshellyd@gmail.com.

April 2, Little Rock - Springfest 5K, 9am. Info: (501)255-3378, info@riverfestarkansas.com.

April 2, Oark - Yale to Oark Throwback 10K, 8:30am. Info: (479)292-3353, tsouth@jasper.k12.ar.us.

April 9, Van Buren - Run For a Veteran 5K, 1 Mile; 8:30am. Info: (479)806-0444, dogboy0487@yahoo.com.

April 10, Fayetteville - Hogeye Marathon & Relays, 7am; Half Marathon & Relay, 7:30am; 5K Run/Walk; $85/Marathon 1/11-2/ 29, $90 3/1-27, $100 3/28-4/7 at Midnight, close online reg.; $65/Half 1/11-2/29, more tba. Info: Tabby Holmes, Race Dir., POB 8012, Fayetteville, AR 72703; racedirector@hogeyemarathon.com, www.hogeyemarathon.com April 16, Alma - Alma Super Dog Half Marathon & 5K, 8am. Info: (479)632-1953, dthrift@almasd.net.

April 16, Star City - Stardaze 5K, 10K & 1 Mile FR for Youth; 9am. Info: Seth Boone (870)628-4714, seth.boone@ arkansas.gov.

April 16, Vilonia - Fly Like an Eagle 5K, 8am. Info: (501)7439431, john.allison@viloniaschools.org.

April 30, Hot Springs - Jack-n-Back Half Marathon, 8am. Info: (501)620-4520, info@jack-n-back.com.

FLORIDA Feb. 6, Bradenton - Saint Stephens Falcon 5K River Run, 8am.

Info: Jen Sabo (941)746-2121 (x1121), jsabo@saintstephens.org.

Feb. 6, Fernandina Beach - The Ned Tyson Memorial Pirates On The Run 5K & 10K, 8:30am. Info: rehaslip@comcast.net.

Feb. 6-7, Florahome - Iron Horse 100 Mile, 100km and 50 Mile Endurance Runs, 7am; 100 Mile-$160, 100km-$100, 50 Mile-$80.

Info: Chris Rodatz, 986 Lakeridge Dr, Orange Park, FL 32065, (904)655-6511, crodatz@bellsouth.net, www.ironhorse100kmclub.com.

Feb. 6, Jacksonville - Fight For Air Climb, 8am. Info: Nicola Barnack (904)520-7123, nicola.barnack@lungse.org.

Feb. 6, Jacksonville Beach - Chariots of Fur 5K, 10am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

Feb. 6, Jacksonville - Sunny Luvin’ 5K, 8am. Info: Sal Palmeiri (904)710-2458, info@ultimateracinginc.com.

Feb. 6, Lakeland - Holloway Park Half Marathon & 5K, 8am.

Info: Holloway Park Foundation (813)625-1417, eventshollowaypark@gmail.com.

Feb. 6, Madison - Mardi Gras 5K, 9am. Info: kwilder@jmphs.org.

Feb. 6, Miramar - Duckpond Dash 5K & Miramar Mile, Mile 8:05am; Duckling Dash Kids Race 8:30am; 5K 9:05am. Info: admin@duckponddash.com.

Feb. 6, Panama City - Mardi Gras 5K Run/Fitness Walk, 8am; 1 Mile Family FR/Walk, 9am. Info: joeruns@yahoo.com.

Feb. 6, St. Petersburg - Peace Love Stop 5K/10K, 10K: 7:30am Elite Runners, 7:40am All Other competitive runners; 5K: 8am Elite Runners, 8:15am All Other competitive runners. Info: Candace (727)501-5543, Christen (727)771-5507; candcinc2015@ gmail.com, www.peacelovestop.com Feb. 6, Tallahassee - Young Actors Theatre Break A Leg 5K, 8:30am; 1 Mile FR, 8am. Info: Jennifer Koch (850)766-4734, jlkoch1115@gmail.com.

Feb. 6, Viera - Super Hero 5K & 1 Miler, 8am. Info: Keith Reid & Kathy Heron (321)300-HERO, superherorun@ friendsofchildrenofbrevard.org.

Feb. 7, Daytona Beach - Daytona Beach Half Marathon, 6:45am; 5K, 7am. Info: raceinfo@daytonabeachhalf.com.

Feb. 7, Melbourne - Publix Florida Marathon, 6am; Half Marathon & Relay, 7am; 2/6: 8K 7am, 5K 8:15am, Kids Run 9am. Info: Mitch

Running Journal • February, 2016 Varnes (321)759-7200, info@thefloridamarathon.com.

Feb. 7, Sarasota - Sarasota Music Half Marathon, 7am; Save $10 Off Registration with Code RJ10 at checkout. Info: Ryan McCarthy (941)356-6257, John Korff (201)888-8916, john@sarasotahalf.com, www.sarasotahalf.com Feb. 7, Tallahassee - Tallahassee Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am. Info: marathon@gulfwinds.org.

Feb. 13, Chattahoochee - Chattahoochee Smoochie 5K & 1 Mile FR. Info: Pam Medley (850)663-2323, (623)249-0076, info@chattahoocheemainstreet.org.

Feb. 13, Destin - Son of a Beach 5K, 8am. Info: (850)659-7379, info@internationalrunning.com.

Feb. 13, Kissimmee - Kissimmee 5K, 7:30am; Start/Finish at Toho Square; $25 by 1/31; $27 by 2/1; $30 on Race Day. Info: Brianne Stefek (407)846-4643, bstefek@kissimmee mainstreet.com, www.kissimmee5k.com Feb. 13, Melbourne - Brevard Zoo Sloth Skedaddle 3K, 7am.

Info: Denise Piercy (321)751-8890, events@runningzone.com.

Feb. 13, Palatka - Breaking Free 5K Run/Walk, 9am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

Feb. 13, Pensacola - Publix Pensacola Double Bridge Run, 15K 7am; 5K Run & 5K Walk 8:30am. Info: Jason Libbert (850)4342800, jlibbert@pensacolasports.com.

Feb. 13, Tallahassee - Run for the Cookies 5K Run, 9am; 1 Mile Walk/Run, 8:30am. Info: okonj@tcc.fl.edu.

Feb. 13, Tallahassee - Run 2-1-1, 10K & 5K 8:30am; 1 Mile FR/ Walk 8am. Info: Angela Hardiman (850)617-6323, development@211bigbend.org.

Feb. 13, Vero Beach - Cupcake 2 Mile Run/Walk, 7:30am. Info: (772)569-7364, jim@runnersdepotvb.com.

Feb. 14, Fort Lauderdale - Publix Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon & Half Marathon presented by Colavita, 6am; Komen’s Run For The Pink 6K, 6:30am; Kids Race (1/2 Mile), 11:45am; 2/13: 5K 7:30am. Info: Matthew Lorraine (561)865-5379, a1amarathon@exclusivesports.com, www.A1AMarathon.com Feb. 14, Naples - Paradise Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 7am. Info: contact@eliteevents.org.

Feb. 14, Ponte Vedra Beach - Donna Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K & Family FR on 2/13 (Jacksonville), 8:30am. Info: (904)355-7465, info@breastcancermarathon.com.

Feb. 14, Temple Terrace - Flatwoods Ramble 10 Mile, 8am; 5K, 8:15am. Info: (813)232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com.

Feb. 20, Copeland - Everglades Ultras, 50 Mile 6am; 50K 7:30am; 25K 9am. Info: Bob Becker (954)439-2800, bob@ultrasportsllc.com.

Feb. 20, Melbourne - 5K Run/Walk for Autism Awareness, 8am.

Info: childandfamily@cfl.rr.com.

Feb. 20, Mims - Freedom 5K, 4pm. Info: utzler.kl@gmail.com.

Feb. 20, Orange Park - 8K River Day, 8K & 5K 8:30am; 1 Mile FR, 8am. Info: (904)269-3718, gholton@geds.net.

Feb. 20, St. Augustine - St. Augustine YMCA Mardi Gras Beach Run, 5K & 1 Mile FR; 12pm. Info: (352)754-4045.

Feb. 20, Tallahassee - Flash 12K/6K, 8:30am. Info: Mark Priddy (850)508-1961, markpriddy@msn.com.

Feb. 20, Tallahassee - Run For Your Life 5K, 9am. Info: FSU Medical Response (850)644-0009, medicalresponse@ admin.fsu.edu.

Feb. 20, Yulee - Stroll Baby Stroll 5K & 1 Mile, 9am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

Feb. 20-21, Gainesville - Five Points of Life Race Weekend, 2/ 20: 8am/5K; 2/21: Marathon, Marathon Relay & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: Brite Whitaker (352)224-1728, bbwhitaker@lifesouth.org.

Feb. 20-21, Tampa - Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic, 2/20: 15K, 6:45am (6:40am Wheelchair); 5K, 9:15am; 2/21: Half Marathon, 6:15am; 8K, 9:30am. Info: Susan Harmeling (813)254-7866, gdcarun@verizon.net, www.tampabayrun.com Feb. 21, Tallahassee - THE GREAT AMAZING RACE Tallahassee, 1 Mile w/obstacles; 2pm. Info: Great Amazing Race, (513)518-0528, info@greatamazingrace.com.

Feb. 27, Apopka - Real Florida 5K/10K, 8:30am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

Feb. 27, Davie - Women in Distress SafeWalk-Run 5K. Info: Eileen Trower (954)760-9800 (ext.

1245), etrower@womenindistress.org.

Feb. 27, Haines City - Orange Blossom Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:15am.

Info: Sommer Sports (352)394-1320, info@sommersports.com.

Feb. 27, Jacksonville - St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run, 1 Mile FR 8am; 5 Mile Run/Walk 8:30am. Info: (904)388-2632, smeds@stmarksdayschool.org.

Feb. 27, Jacksonville - JAX Greek Fest 5K, 8am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

Feb. 27, LaBelle - Swamp Stomp 5K Run/Walk, 7:30am. Info: myjesse10@yahoo.com.

Feb. 27, Melbourne - Eye of the Dragon 10K & Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile, 7am. Info: eyeofthedragon10k@gmail.com.

Feb. 27, Orlando - City Quest Orlando, Distances Varies; Noon.

Info: Stephen Lytle (727)254-7468, info@cityquestraces.com.

Feb. 27, Palm Coast - Race of the Runways - Run to End Polio Now, 15K Run, 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile, 2 Mile, Kiddie Dash Free; 8:30am.

Info: Kim Carney (386)846-5493, info@flaglerbeachrotary.org.

Feb. 27, Pensacola - I Pink I Can Run, Run/Walk for Breast Cancer; 4 Miles; 9am. Info: news@kreweduyayas.com.

Feb. 27, Sarasota - Hug A Tree 5K, 8:30am. Info: Lisette Riveron (941)266-8546, lisette@fit941.com.

Feb. 28, Boca Raton - emb(race) Half Marathon, 6am; 5K, 7am; Mile Family Walk, 8:45am. Info: (561)297-4402, info@standamongfriends.org.

Feb. 28, Bryceville - Angry Tortoise 50K & 25K, 7am. Info: Charlie Sauter-Hunsberger (904)502-9407, stridershogjog@ gmail.com.

Feb. 28, Melbourne - Devereux Dash 5K, 7:30am. Info: richard@holidayinnviera.com.

Feb. 28, Ocala - Live Oak International 5K, 7:30am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

Feb. 28, Sarasota - Legacy Trail 5K & 12K, 8am. Info: Doug Schiller (941)932-6147, dougjune1@msn.com.

Feb. 28, Vero Beach - Sunrunners 10K & 10K Relay, 7am. Info: Tor Jones (772)778-9797, tor@look2jj.com.

March 5, Cape Canaveral - Race For The Heart 5K Glow Run, 6:30pm. Info: racefortheheart5k@gmail.com.

March 5, Coconut Creek - St. Patrick’s 10K, 7am. Info: Cynthia Raes-Bernard (954)461-5515, cynthia@gflrrc.org.

March 5, Fernandina Beach - CFA Race Series, 5K, 10K, 1 Mile FR; 8am. Info: Robin Buchanan (404)290-8174, athomerobin@gmail.com.

March 5, Fort Pierce - Race the Runway 10K, 6:30am; 2 Miler, 8am. Info: racetherunway@icloud.com.

March 5, High Springs - Race the Tortoise 5K. Info: Cynthia Preston (386)454-0723, cynthia.f.preston@dep.state.fl.us.

March 5, Jacksonville - Victory 5K to Stop Hunger Now, 5K 8am.

Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

March 5, Orange Park - Spartan Run 5K Run/Walk, 8am; 1 Mile FR, 9am. Info: barbsage@gmail.com.

March 5, St. George Island - Red Pepper Run 5K, 8am. Info: Susan Bassett (850)323-0092, sbassett@stgeorgewired.com.

March 5, Tallahassee - TRBC 10K/5K, 8:30am; 1 Mile FR, 8am. Info: mtkyuma@yahoo.com.

March 6, Brooksville - Long Play (LP) 33 1/3 Mile, 6:30am; Half Marathon & 5 Mile, 7am. Info: Jim Hartnett (813)232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com.

March 6, DeBary - Swamp House Half Marathon, 7:15am; 5K, 7:30am; $70/half, $25/5K by 1/31; $80/Half, $30/5K 2/1-Race Day (online registration closes on 3/2, midnight). Info: jennifer@finalmileracemanagement.com, www.swamphousehalfmarathon.com.

March 6, Ft. De Soto Park - Florida Beach Halfathon & 5K Race, 7:05am.

Info: info@flroadraces.com, www.floridaroadraces.com.

March 6, Ft. Myers - Hooters Half Marathon & Relay, 7am; Start: (4411 Cleveland Ave., Ft. Myers); $60 before 2/28, $70 2/28-3/5, $85 on Race day; Relay Team - Double Entry Fee; Goodie Bag: On Race Day (1st 1,300 registered). Info: Online Registration www.ftmyerstrackclub.com March 6, Jacksonville Beach - March To Get Screened for Colon Cancer, 5K Run/Walk; 9am. Info: (904)516-2710, foundation@bgclinic.com.

March 6, Jensen Beach - Marathon of the Treasure Coast & Half Marathon, 2-4 Person Relay; 6:30am. Info: (561)923-7447.

March 10, Melbourne - Florida Today Corporate 5K, 6:45pm.

Info: Denise Piercy (321)751-8890, events@runningzone.com.

March 12, Dade City - Dances With Dirt Florida, 50K 7am; Half Marathon 9am; 10K 10am. Info: Dawn McConnachie (734)9299027, info@rfevents.com.

March 12, Gainesville - Equal Access Clinic 5K Glo Run, 7pm.

Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

March 12, Jacksonville - Gate River Run - USA 15K Championship, 15K, 8:30am (elite women 8:24am); 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am; Junior River Run/Free 1 Mile FR for Children, 11am; $45/15K, $30/5K by 1/31; $50/15K, $35/5K 2/1-28; $55/15K, $35/5K 3/1-8 and at Runner’s Expo if spots still available. Info: 1st Place Sports (904)731-1900, events@1stplacesports.com, www.gateriverrun15k.com March 12, Melbourne - Brianna Marie Foundation 5K, 8am.

Info: contactus@briannamariefoundation.com.

March 12, Tallahassee - Shamrock Scurry 5K, 8:30am; 1 Mile FR, 8am. Info: scurry@kumconline.org.

March 19, Big Pine Key - FAVOR’S 2nd Annual Run With Deer 5K Run/Walk, 8am; $20 (14-over), $25 on Race Day; $10 (13under), $15 on Race Day; Children under 5 Free (w/parent); Race T-shirt for early registration; Space is limited so sign up today! Info: FAVOR Florida Keys (305)7316362, https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/ BigPineKey/RunWithDeer5K. See Ad page 11.

March 19, Orlando - Quack Attack on Poverty 5K, 8am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

March 19, Pensacola - Blue Angel Run N Fly Half Marathon & 5K, 8am. Info: (301)788-9721, runrocknfly@gmail.com.

March 19, Sarasota - Super Hero 5K & Fun Run, 8am. Info: jody@bridgealife.com.

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March 19, Tallahassee - Education for Life 5K, 8am. Info: Amber Tynan (850)222-3833, atynan@southernscholarship.org.

March 19, Temple Terrace - 35th Annual Driscolls Strawberry Classic Race, 5K, 10K, 15K Challenge (5K+10K); 10K 7:15am; 5K 8:30am; 1 Mile 9am; $25/5K, $25/10K, $40/15K Challenge; $10/1 Mile; Deadline 3/15. Info: Ron Tiller, POB 290372, Tampa, FL 33687; (813)843-3276, info@tampabay runners.com, www.tampabayrunners.com March 19, Vilano Bridge - Vilano Bridge 5K Run/Walk, 4pm; 1 Mile FR to follow. Info: 1st Place Sports (904)731-1900, events@1stplacesports.com.

March 20, Marco Island - Marco Island Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K Run/Walk, 7:45am. Info: race@marcoislandhalfmarathon.com.

March 20, Viera - Excalibur 10 Miler & Relay, 7am; Dragon Slayer 2 Miler, 7:15am. Info: Denise Piercy (321)751-8890, info@excaliburrun.com.

March 25, Robinson Preserve, Bradenton 8th Annual Robinson Preserve 5K & 10K, 6:30pm; $35/5K, $40/10K by 3/19. Info: Doug Schiller, POB 89, Ellenton, FL 34222; Doug Schiller (941)932-6147, dougjune1@ msn.com, www.fit2run.com March 26, Melbourne - Downtown Melbourne 5K, 7:30am. Info: webbe@fit.edu.

March 26, Tallahassee - Artists in Bloom 5K, 8am. Info: tanya.tatum@famu.edu.

March 26, Tallahassee - Florida High Friends & Alumni Network 5K, 9am; 1 Mile FR, 8:30am. Info: marlenibruner@gmail.com.

March 27, Thonotosassa - XTERRA Trout Creek Trail Runs, 15K & 5K; 8:30am. Info: (813)232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com.

April 1-2, New Orleans, LA to Pensacola, FL - The Crawfish Relay 231.1 Miles, 4/1 Run, 4am; 4/2: Cyclists. Info: (857)888-1222, crawfishrelay@gmail.com.

April 1, Demens Landing/St. Petersburg Heroes 5K/10K Memorial Run, 6:30pm; $30/ 5K, $35/10K by 3/26. Info: Doug Schiller, POB 89, Ellenton, FL 34222; Doug Schiller (941)9326147, dougjune1@msn.com, www.fit2run.com April 2, Brooksville - Croom Trail 50 Mile, 50K & 16 Mile Fools Run, 50 Mile 6am; 50K & 16 Mile 7am. Info: Jim Hartnett (813)2325200, jim@tamparaces.com.

April 2, Melbourne - Cops and Robbers 5K, 7:30am. Info: iluvtennis8@aol.com.

April 2, Plantation - 5K For A Better Day, 8am. Info: Cynthia RaesBernard (954)461-5515, cynthia@gflrrc.org.

April 2, Tallahassee - Springtime 10K & 5K, 8:10am; 1 Mile, 7:45am. Info: springtime10k@gmail.com.

April 2, Vero Beach - Citrus Classic 5K Run/Walk, 7:30am. Info: (772)569-7364, jim@runnersdepotvb.com.

April 3, Jacksonville - Run 13.1 & 5K, 7am. Info: Doug Alred (904)731-1900, doug@1stplacesports.com.

April 3, Punta Cana - Punta Cana Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K, 6am. Info: info@puntacanamarathon.com.

April 9, Benderson Park, Sarasota - Pinwheel 5K/10K, 8am. Info Doug Schiller (941)932-6147, dougjune1@msn.com.

April 9, Darien - Blessing of the Feet 5K, 8am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

April 9, Leesburg - Community Med Center 5K, 8am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

April 9, Melbourne - Pirate Plunder 2 Miler, 6:30pm. Info: Denise Piercy (321)751-8890, events@runningzone.com.

April 9, Neptune Beach - Run With The Lions - Beaches Chapel School 5K, 8am; 1 Mile FR, 9am. Info: 1st Place Sports (904)7311900, events@1stplacesports.com.

April 9, Sopchoppy - Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ 5K Race, 8am.

Info: Susan Shearer (850)545-6678, smbshearer@aol.com.

April 9, Tallahassee - FSU Autism Superhero 5K, 8:30am; 1 Mile FR, 8am. Info: Kendra Adams (850)921-0559, kendra.adams@med.fsu.edu.

April 9, Tallahassee - Run Around the Lakes 5K, 8:30am; Kid’s FR, 8am.

Info: Betsy Phipps (850)445-5408, missions@deerlakeumc.org.

April 10, Largo - Suncoast Miles for Melanoma, 5K 8:30am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

April 10, Pensacola Beach - Gulf Coast Half Marathon, 7am. Info: (850)261-6171, gulfcoastevent@gmail.com.

April 16, Jacksonville - Strides for Pride 5K Run/Walk, 8am; 1 Mile FR, 8:15am. Info: Emily Rokosch (904)389-3857 (x212), erokosch@jasmyn.org.

April 16, Orange Beach - Run To The Sun 8K, 8am; FR, 9:30am.

Info: StridersRTTS@gmail.com.

April 16, Satellite Beach - Run For It 5K, 8am. Info: lindsay@twloha.com.

April 16, Tallahassee - Palace Saloon 5K, 8am. Info: michaelaburns@yahoo.com.

April 16, Tallahassee - Walk Like MADD 5K, 9am. Info: kristen.allen@madd.org.

April 17, Destin - Kill Cliff Destin Marathon & Half Marathon, 6am.

Info: Zane Holscher (229)630-9051, rd@destinmarathon.com.

April 17, Fort Pierce - Chimpathon 16K, 7:30am. Info: Nancy Aadland/Race Dir. (772)429-2225, chimpathon16k@gmail.com.

April 23, Tallahassee - Hops & Half Shells Run for TCC’s Wakulla Environmental Institute, 8am. Info: Ranie Thompson (850)201-6064, thompsor@tcc.fl.edu.

April 23, Tallahassee - Spring 5K, 8am. Info: admin@bigbendtrackclub.org.

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April 30, Fernandina Beach - Shrimp Festival 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@ comcast.net.

April 30, Fort Myers - Head & Neck Cancer A Hard Thing To Swallow 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk; 8am. Info: Ann Francis (239)9363756, ann.francis@21co.com.

April 30, Jensen Beach - Wall of Hope 5K & 1K, 5pm. Info: Lisa Holland (772)631-6611, lisa@teamholland.info.

April 30, Marianna - The Colors of Autism 5K & 1 Mile FR, 8am.

Info: Donna Chandler (850)557-1394, dmc_wyatt@yahoo.com.

April 30, Tallahassee - Ronald McDonald House Red Shoe Run, 5K & 10K 8:30am; 1 Mile, 8am. Info: Glen Burhans (850)4459152, redshoerun@gmail.com.

April 30, Tallahassee - TMH For Life Challenge 5K, 9am; 1 Mile Fun Walk, 9:15am. Info: Tonya Smith (850)431-4825, tonya.smith@tmh.org.

April 30, Tallahassee - Nene Fest 5K, 8am; 1 Mile FR, 9am. Info: Jessica Kennett (850)241-3283, jesskennett0079@ yahoo.com.

GEORGIA Feb. 5-6, Tybee Island - Critz Tybee Run Fest 2016, 2/5: Kiddie Run 6pm; 5K Run 6:15pm; 2/6: 10K 7am; Half Marathon 8:30am; 2.8 Mile Beach Run 12pm; 1 Mile 1pm; $45/5K, $50/10K, $70/Half, $40/2.8 mi. beach run, $35/1 mi., $130/All 5 Events 1/8-2/2. Entry Fees will increase after 2/2 (see website). Info: Cornelia Stumpf (912)692-8992, cornelia@ cscpconsult.com, www.critztybeerun.com.

Feb. 6, Americus - Americus Kiwanis 5K Kold Run & Walk, 8am.

Info: Charlene Pennymon (229)928-6487, Stephen Pinnell (229)9381099.

Feb. 6, Columbus - Superbowl 5K & 10K, 10am; 1 Mile, 9:30am.

Info: caroleeluther@gmail.com.

Feb. 6, Conyers - Strides for Education 5K Run, 11am; 1 Mile, 10:30am. Info: Mr. Adebiyi (770)388-5677 (x31166) or dadebiyi@rockdale.k12.ga.us.

Feb. 6, Dunwoody - Tartan Trot 5K/10K Run, 8:30am; 1 Mile Run, 8am; Tot Trot, 9:45am. Info: laura@tartantrot.com.

Feb. 7, Cartersville - Red Top Rumble 11.5 Mile Trail Race, 8:30am; 1 Mile Kids Trail Trot, 10:15am. Info: jbickelhaupt@gmail.com.

Feb. 13, Athens - Athens Academy Spartan 5K Run/Walk, 9am; 1 Mile FR, 10am. Info: Athens Academy (706)549-9225, Carole Black (706)680-7223.

Feb. 13, Bogart - Faiths Runs for Fun, FR 1pm; 5K 1:30pm; 10.2K 2:30pm. Info: Brenda Hicks (678)753-0232, heyyouguys82490@bellsouth.net.

Feb. 13, Columbus - Big Dog Valentine’s Relay 5K, 5pm. Info: Ashley Luther (706)322-2786, al@bigdogrunning.com.

Feb. 13, Dunwoody - With or Without You 5K and the Love Bug 1K, 8am. Info: Mark Vescio (678)895-2631, runningmanwest@bellsouth.net.

Feb. 13, Lithia Springs - SweetH20 Sweetheart Half Marathon, 9am.

Info: Elizabeth Stupi (850)766-5846, elizabeth.stupi@gmail.com.

Feb. 13, Odum - Doug Daniel Memorial 5K, 9:30am; 1 Mile FR/ Walk, 9am; Note Date Correction. Info: Kathy Broadhead (912)4274707, kathybroadhead@bellsouth.net.

Feb. 14, Athens - Frog Hop 5K, 2:30pm; 1 Mile Tadpole FR, 2pm. Info: Katie/Sandy Creek Nature Center (706)613-3615 (x235).

Feb. 20, Alpharetta - AES Flying 5K, 7am; 1K, 8am. Info: luffels@bellsouth.net.

Feb. 20, Bogart - Lightning Bolt 5K Run/Walk, 9am; 1 Mile FR, 8:30am; Little Bolt, 8:15am. Info: sburrell@oconeeschools.org, classicraceservices@gmail.com.

Feb. 20, Douglas - Heart 2 Heart, 1 Mile FR 8am (kids 5-10 yrs.); 5K Run, 8:15am; 3 Mile Walk 8:30am. Info: Coffee Regional Medical Center Wellness Center (912)383-6988.

Feb. 20, Winder - XTERRA Georgia “Thrill In The Hills” Marathon & Half Marathon Trail Run; 8am. Info: tim@dirtyspokes.com.

Feb. 27, Athens - Barrow Boogie 5K, 9am; 1 Mile FR, 8:30am.

Info: Katy Brodrick (706)296-1677, katybrodrick77@yahoo.com.

Feb. 27, Athens - St. Joe’s Jog 5K, 11am; FR, 10:30am. Info: St. Joseph Catholic School (706)543-1621.

Feb. 27, Atlanta - Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am; Kid’s FR, 8:25am. Info: Michele Swing (952)239-4376, michele@swingaccounting.com.

Feb. 27, Bainbridge - Purple Heart 10K/5K Run, 1 Mile Walk; 9am. Info: Eric Dueno (229)243-3170, eric.dueno@bainbridge.edu.

Feb. 27, Bainbridge - Kiwanis River Run 5K & 10K; 98am. Info: Paul Fryer (229)246-8560, pfryer1@gmail.com.

Feb. 27, Bethlehem - Yargo Elementary 5K, 8:30am; FR, 8am.

Info: Aimee Boykin (770)867-1147, yargopto@gmail.com.

Feb. 27, Jesup - Yellow Jacket 12K Run, 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Buzz Run; 8:30am 1 mi., 5K 9am, 12K 10am. Info: Kathy Broadhead (912)427-4707, kathybroadhead@bellsouth.net.

Feb. 27, Leesburg - Heroes Run, 10.1K 1:30pm; 1 Mile FR 2pm; 5K 2:30pm. Info: Lee County Chamber of Commerce (229)7592422.

Feb. 27, Warner Robins - Cantrell Center Run to Lose 5K, 8:30am. Info: wom@cantrellcenter.com.

Feb. 27, Watkinsville - Habitat Hustle 5K Race, 1:30pm; Family FR, 1pm. Info: Carole Black (706)680-7223, classicraceservices@gmail.com.

Feb. 28, Augusta - Augusta University Half Marathon & 10K, 8am. Info: stacie@augustasportscouncil.org.

March 5, Albany - Snickers Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am (wheelchair & hand crank 6:45am). Info: (229)317-4760, info@albanymarathon.com.

March 5, Atlanta - Dental Dash at Dawn 5K, 8am. Info: rachel@orionsportstiming.com.

March 5, Canton - Canton Elementary Triple Crown 5K, 9:15am; Fun Run, 9am. Info: Amy Kesler (404)213-1772, cantonptasecretary@gmail.com.

March 5, Columbus - Open Door Classic 5K Run, 8am. Info: Open Door Community House (706)596-1426.

March 5, Demorest - Oneway 5K, 8am. Info: The Torch (706)7784063, info@thetorch.net.

March 5, Dublin - Erin Go Bragh Run/Walk Challenge, Half Marathon, 8 Mile & 4 Mile, 8:30am; 1 Mile Run/Walk & Dog Walk, 11am. Info: runnersforchrist@progressivetel.com.

March 5, Loganville - Sharon Elementary Jag Jog 5K Run/Walk, 9:30am; 1 Mile FR, 9am. Info: Greg Yarman (678)684-2850, greg.yarman@walton.k12.ga.us.

March 5, Monroe - USSSA Pride ICE 5K Run/Walk, 2pm. Info: kimrapien@bellsouth.net, classicraceservices@gmail.com.

March 5, Rome - Berry Half Marathon & 10K, 8am; 5K, 8:20am.

Info: info@berryhalfmarathon.com.

March 5, Savannah - Get Your Rear in Gear In Memory of Mike Manhatton, 5K Run/Walk 8:15am; Kid’s Run 8am. Info: blakleym@sjchs.org.

March 5, Social Circle - Social Circle Redskin 6K Run/Walk, 4pm. Info: Tony Smith (678)618-6814, Carole Black classicraceservices@gmail.com.

March 5, Warrenton - March Hare Affair, 5K 9am; 10K 10am; 1 Mile Fun Run, 11:30am; $20 by 2/15, after $25. Info: Cindy Rivers, POB 27, Warrenton, GA 30828; (706)4659604, chamber@warrencountyga.com, http:/ /www.warrencountyga.com/march-hareaffair.html March 5, Watkinsville - OCMS Brave Run 5K, 8:30am; FR, 8am.

Info: Carole Black (706)680-7223, classicraceservices@gmail.com.

March 12, Auburn - Auburn Elementary Skedaddle 5K, 7:30am.

Info: Jennifer Cyran (404)210-5018, auburntigerspto@gmail.com.

March 12, Cumming - Pi Day Race, 3.14 Mile Run/Walk; 8am.

Info: (404)964-3251.

March 12, Locust Grove - Cubihatcha Challenge 7.5 Miles, 15 Miles & 50K; 8am. Info: revolutionrunning@hotmail.com.

March 12, Sparta - John Hancock Academy Rebel Dash 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am; 1 Mile FR, 8:15am. Info: Katie Webster (706)3615501, rebeldash@gmail.com.

March 12, Woodstock - The River Run 5K, 8:30am; Fun Run, 8am. Info: heidi.wentz@harrynorman.com.

March 13, Eatonton - Swamp Stomp 5K Road Race for Kaye, 3pm; 1 Mile FR, 2:30pm. Info: Beth Griffith (706)473-0538, bg8541@gmail.com.

March 13, Kennesaw - Chasing Sunlight the 5K in Paradise, 8am.

Info: Mark Vescio (678)895-2631, runningmanwest@bellsouth.net.

March 13, Kennesaw - Chasing Moonlight the 5K in Paradise, 1am.

Info: Mark Vescio (678)895-2631, runningmanwest@bellsouth.net.

March 19, Bainbridge - Bainbridge Half Marathon & Relay, 7am; 5K, 7am; Kids Marathon, 9am. Info: (229)416-7337, carolec@mhm.org.

March 19, Mt. Airy - Be Prepared 5K, 8am. Info: Christy Cunningham (706)499-9438, 71chipmunk@gmail.com.

March 19, Powder Springs - Spring Chicken Run—A Race Against Hunger, 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Run/Walk & Tot Trot; 8am.

Info: Karen Sledge (678)523-0133, karen@springchickenrun.com.

March 20, Athens - The Cottage 5K & 1/4 Marathon, 5K 1:30pm; 1/4 Marathon 2:30pm. Info: Carole Black (706)680-7223, classicraceservices@gmail.com.

March 20, Atlanta - Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:30am. Info: georgiamarathon@lifetimefitness.com.

March 26, Athens - March for Meals 5K & 12K, 8am. Info: Carole Black (706)680-7223, classicraceservices@gmail.com.

March 26, Atlanta (Piedmont Park) - Atlanta Children’s Shelter 8th Annual 5 To Thrive 5K Run/Walk & Bunny Run, 8am; $35 by 3/25, $40 on Race Day. Info: Carmen Simmons, 607 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; (404)892-3713, csimmons@acsatl.org, www.acsatl.org March 26, Columbus - Big Dog Trail 5K/10K, 8am. Info: al@bigdogrunning.com.

March 26, Covington - Pancake Stampede 5K, 9am; 1 Mile FR, 8:30am. Info: thenewtoneducationfoundation@gmail.com.

March 26, Monroe - Frank Baccus Easter 5K Run/Walk, 8am.

Info: Kathy Ivie (706)601-0290, Josh Bentley (678)758-6774.

April 2, Athens - Moving for Montessori, 5K 8:30am; 10K 9:15am; Fun Run 9:25am (7-under). Info: Brian Stone vmi91h@aol.com, Carole Black - classicraceservices@gmail.com.

April 2, Bonaire - Run 2 End Alzheimer’s 5K Run/Walk, 8am; 10.5K Run, 8:30am. Info: John Rowlands (478)922-6556, run2endalz@gmail.com.

April 2, Macon - Macon Mud Run, 7K, 5K & 1 Mile; 10am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

April 2, Savannah - Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon & 5K, 7am. Info: (912)644-6400, jsykes@visitsavannah.com.

April 9, Athens - Chick-fil-A Connect Half Marathon, 21K, 5K & 1 Mile; 7am. Info: Connect Events (706)310-6053, info@cfahalf.com.

April 9, Columbus - CSU Make-A-Wish 5K, 8am. Info: codyjmxc@gmail.com.

April 9, Darien - Blessing of the Feet 5K, 8am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

April 9, Midland - Bulldogs Dash Out Cancer 5K, 9am. Info: bethleatherwood@gmail.com.

April 16, Columbus - CASA Superhero 5K, 9am; 1K FR, 8:30am.

Info: ralston@twincedars.org.

April 16, Kennesaw - Glow It Up Blue 5K/1K Run for Autism, 1K 8pm; 5K 8:30pm. Info: Mark Vescio (678)895-2631, runningmanwest@bellsouth.net.

Deadline for our March 2016 issue is February 5.

www.running.net April 16, Roswell - 15th Annual Choate Construction Run the River 5K/10K; 10K 7:30am; 5K 7:45am; Fun Run 7:50am; $25/ 5K, $35/10K, $90/Family thru 2/28; $30/5K, $40/10K, $100/Family 2/29-4/10; $35/5K, $45/ 10K, $110/Family 4/11-15; $15/Fun Run. Info: (770)642-9185, info@homestretch.org; Register at www.active.com or www.runtheriver.org April 23, Thomasville - Rose City 10K & 1 Mile Run. Info: (229)226-3446, rcr@ymca-thomasville.org.

April 30, Cumming - Fiesta 15K, 7:45am; 5K, 8:05am; Fun Run, 9:05am. Info: Karen Duffy (678)491-0639, teamduffy@gmail.com.

Sept. 10, Peachtree City - Divas® Half Marathon & 5K in Peachtree City, 5K 7:15am; Half Marathon 7:35am. Info: info@runlikeadiva.com, www.runlikeadiva.com.

KENTUCKY Feb. 6, Louisville - Fight for Air Climb, 780 steps or 38 flights; 9am. Info: Deena Kinkade Adams (502)363-2652, deena.adams@lung.org.

Feb. 7, Highland Heights - Valentine’s 2 Mile Labor of Love Run, 10:30am. Info: cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

Feb. 27, Lexington - Frigid Fanny 4 Miler & 1.5 Mile FR/Walk, 9am. Info: bob@3wayracing.com.

March 5, Hodgenville - Lincoln’s Birthday 5K, 9am. Info: Misty Bivens (270)268-2486, misty.bivens@larue.kyschools.us.

March 12, Grand Rivers - Land Between the Lakes Trail Runs, 23K, Marathon, 60K, 50 Miles & 10K; 6:30am. Info: Steve Durbin (270)556-1679, durb417@gmail.com.

March 12, Lebanon - “All Fired Up” 5K Run/Walk, 9am. Info: jhmlaw@windstream.net.

March 13, Lexington - Run for the Arts 5K, 2pm. Info: angela.stark@fayette.kyschools.us.

March 19, Bowling Green - Total Fitness Connection’s Run & Walk for Children to Benefit the Family Enrichment Center, Half Marathon 8am; 5K Run & 5K Fun Walk, 8:15am. Info: Nickie Jones (270)781-6714, njones@familyenrichmentcenter.com.

March 19, Danville - Nitze’s Hippity Hoppity 3K Run/Walk, 10am. Info: nitzeshippityhoppity@gmail.com.

March 19, Owensboro - Color Blast 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: info@colorblast5k.org.

March 26, Somerset - Colorectal Cancer Awareness 5K, 8:30am. Info: (606)678-9688.

April 2, Frankfort - Reforest 4K Run for the Trees, 8:30am.

Info: lgrueber@frankfort.ky.gov.

April 2, Lexington - RunTheBluegrass Half Marathon & 7 Miler, 9am. Info: rachel@runthebluegrass.org.

April 2, Lexington - Lions Run for Sight 5K, 9am. Info: Tracy Cerise (859)296-6433, lionsrunforsight@gmail.com.

April 16, Murray - Murray Half Marathon & Relay, 5K Run/ Walk; 7am. Info: sdavis@murrayhospital.org.

April 30, Louisville - Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon & miniMarathon, 7:30am (Wheelchair 7:25am). Info: (800)9283378, minimarathon@kdf.org.

May 21, Lexington - Kentucky ALE Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; Friday Expo 2-9pm; Boston Qualifier; Postrace celebration with live band; Horsecountry inspired awards; Course passes 45 central Kentucky horse farms; Coupon Code rj10 for 10% off.

Info: contact@horsecapitalmarathon.com, www.horsecapitalmarathon.com

LOUISIANA Feb. 5, Minden - Minden Run for St. Jude, Half Marathon 7:30am; 10K 8am; 5K 8:15am.

Info: eramsey@maddencontracting.com.

Feb. 13, Baton Rouge - Mardi Gras Mambo 15K & 10K, 8am.

Info: (225)382-3571, mambo@brasf.com.

Feb. 13, Shreveport - Roy’s Kids 5K, 8am. Info: run.srm@gmail.com.

Feb. 20-21, Franklinton - Q50 Races Extravaganza 50 Miles, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. Info: (504)390-8807, info@q50races.com.

Feb. 20, New Orleans - Cupid’s Undie Run, 1 Mile-ish. Info: Ashley Dix (314)402-0194, neworleans@cupidsundierun.com.

Feb. 20, Slidell - Louisiana Paradise Bridge Run, 13.1K (8.2 Mile) Bridge Run/Walk & 2 Mile Run/Walk; 7:30am. Info: Chuck George (504)468-1488, nolarunning@cox.net.

Feb. 27, Baton Rouge - Brother Eldon 5K Run, 9am; 1 Mile Run/Walk/Jog, 8:30am. Info: grandow@catholichigh.org.

Feb. 27, New Orleans - Heart & Sole Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk 8:30am; 1/2 Mile Run/Walk 9:30am. Info: Chuck George (504)4681488, nolarunning@cox.net.

Feb. 27, Shreveport - St. Joseph Catholic School Crawfish 5K, 8:30am; Fun Run, 8am. Info: run.srm@gmail.com.

Feb. 28, New Orleans - Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K. Info: Competitor Group (858)4506510 or (800)311-1255.

March 4-6, Baton Rouge - Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital Amazing Half, 3/5: 5K 8am, Kids 10:30am; 3/6: 10K 7am, Half Marathon 7:05am; Kids: $15, 5K: $20, 10K: $40, Half: $60 by 3/3; after 3/3 Kids: $20/$25 (expo), 5K: $40/$45 (expo), 10K: $60/$65 (expo), Half: $80/$85 (expo). Info: Michael Wattigny, 903 Comanche Dr., Abita Springs, LA 70420; (504)952-2899, mikewattigny@ gmail.com, www.amazinghalf.com March 5, Bossier - Cross the Line for Caroline, 5K 8:30am; 1/2 Mile FR, 8am. Info: run.srm@gmail.com.

March 5, Metairie - Al Briede Gold Cup Race, 1 Mile 8am; 10K & 3 Mile 8:30am. Info: (504)304-2326, NOTC@runNOTC.org.

March 6, New Orleans - Uptown Classic 5K Run/Walk, 8:45am; 1/2 Mile Family FR, 8:30am. Info: JCC (504)897-0143, Chuck George (504)468-1488, nolarunning@cox.net.

March 12, Haughton - T.S. Rodes Wrangler 5K Run & Healthwalk, 8:30am; 1/2 Mile FR, 8am. Info: run.srm@gmail.com.

March 12, Natchitoches - Kasey’s Heart & Soul: Run, Walk & Roll, 15K Road Race & 1 Mile FR, 8am; 5K, 8:30am. Info: Kristi Fredleu (337)384-9791, kjrmemorialfund@gmail.com.

March 12, New Orleans - Tulane NROTC Memorial 5K. Info: kkistner@tulane.edu.

March 12, Slidell - Henry J. Calamari Memorial Run/Walk, 2 Miles; 8:30am. Info: Henry P. Calamari (985)707-8905, calamarihenry@gmail.com.

March 12, Stonewall - Griffin 5K, 8:45am; 1/2 Mile FR, 8:30am.

Info: run.srm@gmail.com.

March 13, Lafayette - Zydeco Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am.

Info: info@zydecomarathon.com.

March 13, New Orleans - Shamrockin’ Run 8K, 9am. Info: (504)454-6561, info@pem-la.com.

March 19, Baton Rouge - Providence Corporate Cup 5K, 9am.

Info: corporatecup@providenceeng.com.

March 19, Gilliam - Backroads & Bayous Cross Country Trail Run, 8am. Info: run.srm@gmail.com.

March 19, Shreveport - Caddo 4-H Clover 5K Run & Fun Run, 9am. Info: run.srm@gmail.com.

March 20, Baton Rouge - Anna’s Grace Quarter Marathon. Info: (225)931-1960, info.annasgrace@gmail.com.

March 26, New Orleans - Crescent City Classic 10K, 8am. Info: (504)861-8686, eric.stuart@ccc10k.com.

April 1-2, New Orleans, LA to Pensacola, FL - The Crawfish Relay 231.1 Miles, 4/1 Run, 4am; 4/2: Cyclists. Info: (857)888-1222, crawfishrelay@gmail.com.

April 2, Baton Rouge - Our Lady of Mercy 5K, 9am. Info: trent_griggs@hotmail.com.

April 9, Baton Rouge - Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk, 9am; Kids FR, 8:30am. Info: jared@blinkjarmedia.com.

April 9, Metairie - Bursting with Speed 5K, 8:30am; 1/2 Mile, 8am.

Info: (504)304-2326, NOTC@runNOTC.org.

April 9, St. Charles - United Way of St. Charles Bridge Run, 5K & 10K. Info: Chuck George (504)468-1488, nolarunning@cox.net.

April 17, New Orleans - A Run Through History 5K Run/Walk, 9am; 1 Mile Run/Walk, 8:30am. Info: Chuck George (504)468-1488, nolarunning@cox.net.

April 30, Baton Rouge - Active for Autism, 5K Run 8am; The Walk 9:30am. Info: (225)216-7474, info@fhfgbr.org.

April 30, New Orleans - Big Easy, Big Heart 5K. Info: (504)3042326, NOTC@runNOTC.org.

MARYLAND Feb. 7, Columbia - Penguin Pace 5K, 7:45am. Info: penguinpace@striders.net.

Feb. 7, Silver Spring - Leo’s Run, 5K Run/Walk 9am. Info: Mike Mowery (202)604-6194, info@leosrun.org.

Feb. 13, Baltimore - Cupid’s Undie Run, 1 Mile 12pm. Info: info@cupidsundierun.com.

Feb. 14, Greenbelt - George Washington’s Birthday Marathon & Relay, 10am. Info: ben@dcroadrunners.org.

March 5, Gaithersburg - Seneca Creek Trail Marathon & 50K, 7am. Info: fartlek6@gmail.com.

March 12, Denton - St. Patrick’s Day 5K, 10K, 200m dash & New Team Competition; 9am. Info: Tim Bamforth (302)644-8952, tim@seashorestrider.com.

March 12, Frederick - Break Away 5K, 9am. Info: Heather McAllister (240)341-4104, breakaway5k@gmail.com.

March 12, Westminster - Celtic Canter 5K, 10am. Info: Mark Slater (410)451-5501, mslater@westgov.com.

March 13, Baltimore - Under Armour KELLY St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock 5K, 1:15pm. Info: kelly@charmcityrun.com.

March 13, Chester - 6th Annual Get Pumped for Pets 5K/10K/15K, 5K Run, 10K Run, 15K Run, 5K Walk; 9am. Info: Renee Rucinsky, racedirector@getpumpedforpets. org, www.getpumpedforpets.org March 19, Bowie - Spring 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk; 8am. Info: (410)570-0003.

March 19, Elkridge - Help a Child Charity 5K, 9am. Info: (443)7917005.

March 19, Salisbury - St. Paddy’s Day 5K Run, 2K Walk; 3pm.

Info: (410)742-0505.

March 20, Gaithersburg - Piece of Cake, 2.80K, 7:45am; 0.25 mi. & 0.50 mi., 7:46am; 5K Walk/Run, 8am; 10K, 8:15am; Info: pieceofcake@mcrrc.org.

March 20, Severna Park - B&A Trail Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am. Info: Christian Zazzali (703)932-3932, czazzali@hitt-gc.com.

www.running.net April 2, Cumberland - Queen City Marathon for Active Water, 8am. Info: queencitymarathon@gmail.com.

April 9, Ridgely - Arbor Day Run, 5K, 1 Mile & Kids’ Dash; 9am.

Info: Jenny Houghton (410)634-2847 (ex. 0), jhoughton@adkinsarboretum.org.

April 10, Baltimore - Red Shoe Shuffle 5K, 9am. Info: Lauren Kohr (410)528-1010, lkohr@rmhcbaltimore.org.

April 10, Bethesda - Horizons at Norwood 5K, 8:30am. Info: horizons.at.norwood.5k@gmail.com.

April 10, Hancock - Western Maryland Rail Trail Marathon, 7:30am; Half Marathon, 8am. Info: events@altisendurance.com.

April 16, Silver Spring - Oral Cancer Foundation 5K Walk/Run in memory of Peter McGee Hoffman, 9am. Info: Peggy Hoffman (202)232-4389, hoffman.dc.ocf@gmail.com.

MISSISSIPPI Feb. 6, Bay St. Louis - Bay-Waveland Beach 10 Miler & 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: Leonard Vergunst (228)380-7037, director@gulfcoastrunningclub.org.

Feb. 6, Clinton - Bob Coleman Winter Run, 10K Run, 5K Walk; 8am. Info: mstrackclub@aol.com.

Feb. 13, Jackson - THE GREAT AMAZING RACE Jackson, 1 Mile w/obstacles; 2pm. Info: Greg Benton (513)518-0528, info@greatamazingrace.com.

Feb. 13, Ocean Springs - Run Forrest Run Valentine’s Day 8K, 9am; 1/2 Mile Health Run/Walk, 10am. Info: Leonard Vergunst (228)380-7037, director@gulfcoastrunningclub.org.

Feb. 20, Biloxi - The City of Biloxi Arbor Day 5K, 9am; 1 Mile & 1/4 Mile, 9:45am. Info: Leonard Vergunst (228)380-7037, director@gulfcoastrunningclub.org.

Feb. 20, Jackson - Make a Difference One Step At A Time 5K Race, 8:30am; 1 Mile FR, 9:30am. Info: (601)914-3220, info@southgroup.net.

Feb. 20, Oxford - Run Oxford’s Mighty Half & 5K, Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:30am. Info: marvin.p.king@gmail.com.

Feb. 20, Ridgeland - SouthGroup 5K Run/Walk for Friends of Children’s Hospital, 8:30am. Info: 5k@southgroup.net.

Feb. 27, Hattiesburg - The Children’s Center Classic 5K, 10K & 1 Mile FR, 8am. Info: (601)266-5222.

March 5, Laurel - Mississippi Trail 50, 50 Mile & 50K, 6am; 20K, 8am. Info: Running Bear (601)450-7005, info@ms50.com.

March 5, Vicksburg - Run Thru History, 10K Run 8am, 5K Walk 8:05am; $25 by 2/29, $30 after. Info: Phillip Doiron, 267 YMCA Place, Vicksburg, MS 39183, (601)638-1071, phillipd@vicksburgymca.com, www.runthruhistory.org March 12, Biloxi - St. Patricks 5K & 1 Mile Run, 9am. Info: Leonard Vergunst (228)380-7037, director@gulfcoastrunningclub.org.

March 26, Greenwood - Viking Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:30am. Info: Greenwood-Leflore Chamber of Commerce (662)4534152, info@greenwoodms.com.

April 2, Columbus - Columbus Pilgrimage Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:15am. Info: Brad Atkins (662)574-5539, bradandmelissa@cableone.net.

April 2, Hattiesburg - Rise & Shine Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:15am Info: Susan Yarrow (601)261-3689, susan.yarrow@hattiesburgclinic.com, www.hattiesburgclinic.com/ halfmarathon.

April 2, Olive Branch - Whispering Woods & Twigs Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:15am; Wheelchair div. both events. Info: midsouthrunners@gmail.com.

April 3, Houston - Altis Marathon & Half Marathon on Tanglefoot Trail, 7am; 5K, 7:30am. Info: events@altisendurance.com.

April 16, Pass Christian - Gulf Coast Classic 10K & 2 Mile Run, 8am. Info: Leonard Vergunst (228)380-7037, director@gulfcoastrunningclub.org.

April 30, Flowood - MORA Racing for Donation 8K Run, 8K Walk, 1 Mile FR; 7:30am. Info: Becky Pierson (601)933-1000, bpierson@msora.org.

NORTH CAROLINA Feb. 6, Chapel Hill - Carolina Fever - Fight Cancer 5K, 8am.

Info: mattinas@live.unc.edu.

Feb. 6, Coats - Souper Bowl 5K, 2pm; Kid’s Dash, 3pm. Info: soupkitchen5k@gmail.com.

Feb. 6, DuPont State Forest - DuPont Yeti or Not? 25K, 10am.

Info: (828)687-2826, footrxpr@footrxasheville.com.

Feb. 6, Goldsboro - Heart & Sole Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:05am. Info: kriquette.davis@goldsboroymca.org.

Feb. 6, Jacksonville - Xtreme Endurance 12K+, 8am; 1 Mile Option. Info: (910)451-0025, lejgrandprix@usmc-mccs.org.

Feb. 6, Ophir - Uwharrie Mountain Run, 40 Miles, 7am; 20 Miles, 8am; 8 Miles, 9am. Info: uwharriemountainrun@gmail.com.

Feb. 6, Raleigh - Krispy Kreme Challenge, 5 Miles 8am. Info: rachel.nagley@krispykremechallenge.com.

Feb. 6, Spruce Pine - Winter Splash Trail Race, 8 Miles; 1pm.

Info: Matt Hollifield (828)467-1812, matthollifield@mitchellraces.com.

Feb. 7, Charlotte - Super Bowl 4 Miler, 9am; 100yd. kid’s dash, 10:15am. Info: info@superbowl4miler.com.

Feb. 13, Black Mountain - Valentine 5K Run, 9:30am; Kids 1/ 2 Mile FR, 9am. Info: brittany.williams@townofblackmountain.org.

Feb. 13, Carolina Beach Boardwalk - Polar Plunge 5K Run & 1 Mile All Abilities Fun Walk, 1:30pm; Plunge 3:05pm. Info: Special Olympics NHC/Tiffany Lesley (910)341-7253, tiffany.lesley@wilmingtonnc.gov.

Feb. 13, Chapel Hill - Alpha Phi Omega’s TABLE 5K, 9:30am.

Info: nhuntley@live.unc.edu.

Feb. 13, Gastonia - Cupid’s Shuffle 5K, 10am. Info:

Running Journal • February, 2016 fhscupidsshuffle@gmail.com.

Feb. 13, Greenville - Cupid’s Crawl 10K/5K, 8:45am. Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

Feb. 13, New Bern - NPSWC Inc. Cupid Crawl 5K for Sickle Cell, 8:30am. Info: GameOn Events & Timing (252)617-0798, ann@gameonnc.com.

Feb. 13, Oak Island - Run Oak Island Half Marathon, 7am; 5K Run/Walk, 7:15am; 1 Mile Run/Walk, 7:30am. Info: info@coastalraceproductions.com.

Feb. 14, Greensboro - Valentine Massacre Marathon Relay, 10am. Info: (336)793-4311, mike@junction311.com.

Feb. 14, Raleigh - Run for the Roses 5K, 2pm. Info: raceevents@ncroadrunners.org.

Feb. 20, Chapel Hill - Kappa Delta’s Shamrock ‘N’ Run 5K, 9am.

Info: kdshamrockandrun@gmail.com.

Feb. 20, Charlotte - Charlotte 10 Miler & 4 Mile Run, 7:30am. Info: Start 2 Finish (704)893-3800, info@s2fevents.com.

Feb. 20, Denver - Valentine’s 5K & Couple Race Div. Race, 9:30am. Info: Melvin Morrison (704)736-1860 (ext. 25507), mmorrison@Lincoln.k12.nc.us.

Feb. 20, Raleigh - Cupid’s Undie Run, 12-4pm w/ the mile-ish at 2pm.

Info: Jennifer Burnette (704)490-0444, raleigh@cupidsundierun.com.

Feb. 20, Winnabow - Run for Ray Trail Run, 18 Mile & 9 Mile 8:30am; 3 Mile, 9am. Info: michelle@its-go-time.com.

Feb. 21, Fletcher - Frostbite Races, 10K Run, 5K Run, 1 Mile FR/ Walk; 2pm. Info: Daphne Kirkwood (828)684-0812, events@idaph.net.

Feb. 21, Wilmington - Race 13.1 Wilmington, Half Marathon 7am; 5K & 10K 7:15am. Info: 1(866)561-5651 (x301), info@race131.com.

Feb. 27, Franklin - ZTA Franklin 5K, 9:30am. Info: franklin5k2016@gmail.com.

Feb. 27, Gibsonville - Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon, 2pm. Info: info@triviumracing.com.

Feb. 27, Mount Ulla - Will Run For Food 5K, 10am; 1/2 mile FR to follow. Info: kluttzrcbn@gmail.com.

Feb. 27, New Bern - Dino Run, 5K Run/Walk 8:30am. Info: Jessie Aldridge (252)229-7896, hopeforharrison.nc@gmail.com.

Feb. 27, Weaverville - North Buncombe Middle School Chilly Challenge 8K & 1 Mile FR, 10am. Info: Rebecca Manske (828)6457944, NBMS8K@gmail.com.

March 5, Brevard - Oskar Blues Brewery 4 Mile Road Race, 11am. Info: Bill Baldwin (828)242-1123, pisgahrunning@gmail.com, www.pisgahrunning.com.

March 5, Chapel Hill - Saint Paul Village Community Walk & Run 5K, 9am. Info: stpaulamechur25@bellsouth.net.

March 5, Charlotte - BB&T Corporate Cup Half Marathon & 5K, 8am. Info: (704)716-6400, registration@runforyourlife.com.

March 5, Charlotte - Run Jen Run 5K, 8am. Info: (704)893-3800 (x103), info@s2fcharlotte.com.

March 5, Charlotte - Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk, 8:15am; Kids FR, 8am. Info: Cody Brown (608)617-2693, codybrown@getyourrearingear.com.

March 5, Durham - Florence Forth 10K Road Race, 5K Run/ Walk; 8am. Info: leslie@FlorenceForth.org.

March 5, Fontana Dam - Fontandango 10 Mile, 50K & 50 Mile Option. Info: (828)687-2826, footrxpr@footrxasheville.com.

March 5, Gatesville - Viking Voyage 5K Run/Walk, 10am. Info: wardka@gatescountyschools.net.

March 5, Maiden - Miles for Maiden 5K, 9am; Fun Run, 8:30am.

Info: mesptokristin@gmail.com.

March 5, Mocksville - Shamrock 5K & 10K Run, 8:15am/5K Run & Fun Walk; 9am/10K Run; Register Jan. 1-Feb. 27: 5K or 10K (Students 18-under) $20, both 5K & 10K $25; 5K or 10K (Adults) $25, both 5K & 10K $35; 5K Fun Walk (not timed, t-shirt included) $15; Feb. 28 thru Day of Race add $10 to above fees. Info: Church Office (336)751-2973, Director@ShamrockRunNC.com, www.ShamrockRunNC.com. See Ad page 4.

March 5, Morehead City - Crystal Coast Half Marathon, 10K & 5K; 9am. Info: Mike Clark (336)793-4311, mike@junction311.com.

March 5, Raleigh - American Cancer Society 5K, 8:30am. Info: Adrian Fleming (919)206-4693, AFleming@tollbrothers.com.

March 5, Raleigh - Umstead Trail Marathon, 9am. Info: committee@umsteadmarathon.com.

March 5, Raleigh - Dog Day Fun Run 2016, 5K, 2 Mile Dog Walk; 12 Noon. Info: Jennifer Patterson (919)815-4571, jmfowle3@ncsu.edu.

March 5, Raleigh - Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk, 9am; Kids FR, 8:30am. Info: sarichardson@recllc.net.

March 6, Raleigh - JY Joyner 5K Run/Walk, 2pm. Info: Arinn Widmayer (919)306-7270, arinnwidmayer@gmail.com.

March 12-13, Asheville - Asheville Marathon & Half Marathon at Biltmore Estates, 3/12: Half Marathon, 7:15am; 3/13: Marathon, 7:15am. Info: Daphne Kirkwood (828)684-0812, events@idaph.net.

March 12, Carolina Beach - Steve Haydu St. Patrick’s Lo Tide Run, 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk; 8:20am/8:30am. Info: Jasmine McKee (910)547-3820, support@lotiderun.org.

March 12, Charlotte - Shamrock 4 Miler, Kid’s Leprechaun Jog; 8am. Info: registration@runforyourlife.com.

March 12, Edenton - Dash for the Gold 5K, 9am. Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

March 12, Ellerbe - Ellerbe Springs Marathon, 8am. Info: runrbike@carolina.rr.com.

March 12, Fayetteville - Race for Hope, 10K 7:25am; 5K, 7:45am; 1 Mile Walk, 7:55am. Info: niederklmr28@uww.edu.

March 12, Jacksonville - St. Paddy’s Engineer 5 Mile Challenge, 8am; 1 Mile Option. Info: (910)451-0025, lejgrandprix@usmcmccs.org.

March 12, Lincolnton - S Ray Lowder Spring Spirit 5K Run/Walk,

9am. Info: dmharmelink@gmail.com.

March 12, Newport - Go for the Gold 5K, 9:30am. Info: eheimforth@gmail.com.

March 12, Raleigh - Mission Outreach 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am; 1 Mile, 9:15am. Info: malcolmdeans@wakechristianacademy.com.

March 12, Raleigh - Sola Hot Mini 5K, 8:30am. Info: jackelyn.vanderveer@gmail.com.

March 13, Cary - Tobacco Road Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: info@tobaccoroadmarathon.com.

March 19, Apex - Founders Day 5K & Play, 9am. Info: Kiwanis Apex (919)578-3252.

March 19, Asheville - Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk, 9am.

Info: Jennie Cannon Zbierski (828)254-0881 (x3435), jennie.zbierski@ashevillegastro.com.

March 19, Durham - CRUSH Duke Colorectal Walk/Run 5K, 8am.

Info: CRUSH (919)668-6610, crushcolorectalcancer@dm.duke.edu.

March 19, Hickory - Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk, 9am; Kids FR, 8:30am. Info: ajoywilliams@hotmail.com.

March 19, Hillsborough - Pace for Peace 5K, 9am. Info: Spencer Hudson, Race Dir. (919)724-1419, spencer@paceforpeace.org.

March 19, Hudson - Hall Pass 5K, 9am. Info: Matt Ingram (828)396-2188, hallpass5k@gmail.com.

March 19, Mount Olive - The Outlaw Foundation 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Walk; 9:30am. Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

March 19, Oxford - Granville Ambulance Chase, 10K, 5K, 5K Fun Run, 1 Mile Family Walk & Kids Dash; 4pm. Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

March 19, Raleigh - St. Paddy’s Run Green 8K & Kilt Run, 9:30am/Kilt Run, 10:30am/8K. Info: info@rungreen8k.com.

March 19, Spruce Pine - The Mineral City 5K & Kids 1K, 2pm.

Info: Matt Hollifield (828)467-1812, matthollifield@mitchellraces.com.

March 19-20, Wrightsville Beach - Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon Madness, 3/19: Eli’s 1 Mile Run, 4pm; Susan G. Komen Wilmington Race for the Cure 5K, 5pm; 3/20: Marathon & Half, 6:40am (6:15am early start option). Info: Tom Clifford (910)2974973, tom@iamwithoutlimits.com.

March 20, Charlotte - Rockin Marathon Relay, 9am. Info: info@triviumracing.com.

March 20, Davidson - Run For Youth 5K, 8am; 1 Mile FR, 9am.

Info: Wayne Eckert (980)322-5100, run4life@bellsouth.net.

March 26, Jamesville - Herring Festival 5K, 7am. Info: mark.cagle18@gmail.com.

March 26, Lake Junaluska - Friends of the Lake 5K Road Race & Walk, 5K Road Race 9am; 5K Walk 9:05am; Half-Mile Kids FR (10-under) 10am. Info: Melissa Aldridge (828)454-6680, developmentoffice@lakejunaluska.com.

March 26, Laurinburg - The Laurinburg 10 Miler, 9am. Info: Bill Cason (336)734-3009, casonwm@sa.edu.

March 26, Raleigh - MyRun for Myron 5K, 9am. Info: hbwtaskforce@nc.rr.com.

March 26, Washington - Special Olympics Beaufort/Hyde Rabbit Race, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile FR; 8am. Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

April 2, Chapel Hill - Aging in Stride 5K Walk/Run, 9am. Info: welles@email.unc.edu.

April 2, New Bern - Great Glow Run 5K, 7:30pm. Info: GameOn (252)514-6438, ann@gameonnc.com.

April 2, Pittsboro - Not So Normal 5K, 7:30am; Half Marathon on 4/3 in Carrboro. Info: jay@notsonormalrun.org.

April 2, Raleigh - IronDog 5K, 10am; 1.5 Mile Dog Walk, 10:15am. Info: matt@irondogfund.org.

April 2, Winston-Salem - Camel City Race Fest, Half Marathon & 5 Miler; 8am. Info: (336)793-4311, mike@junction311.com.

April 3, Carrboro - Not So Normal Half Marathon, 7:30am 5K on 4/2 in Pittsboro. Info: jay@notsonormalrun.org.

April 3, Cary - Running Over Cancer 5K, 2:30pm. Info: runningovercancer@gmail.com.

April 3, Fort Bragg - Fort Bragg All American Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:30am. Info: (910)907-3616, allamericanmarathon@gmail.com.

April 9, Cary - Greater Raleigh Young Life 5K Run/Walk, 9am.

Info: Young Life Office (919)833-6575, greaterraleighyounglife@gmail.com.

April 9, Emerald Isle - Emerald Isle Marathon, 6:30am; Half Marathon, 7:45am; 5K, 8am. Info: doolsgirl@gmail.com.

April 9, Greenville - Run for Literacy 5K, 1 Mile FR; 7pm. Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

April 10, Raleigh - Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)3111255.

April 16, Cary - Cary Road Race 5K/10K, 8:30am. Info: kirk.matthews@townofcary.org.

April 16, Hollister - Haliwa-Saponi 5K, Kid’s Dash; 8am. Info: Al Cooper (252)257-2594, alc5308@gmail.com.

April 16, Oak Island - Oak Island Lighthouse Half Marathon, 8am; 10K, 8:10am; 5K, 8:20am. Info: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce (910)457-6964.

April 16, Statewide - NCRPA Record 5K. Info: Colleen Dougherty (919)832-5868, colleen@ncrpa.net.

April 16, Wake Forest - Faster Than A Pastor 5K, 8am. Info: fasterthanapastorinfo@gmail.com.

April 16-17, Kitty Hawk - Flying Pirate Half Marathon, 7am (4/ 17); 5K, 7:30am (4/16). Info: info@obxse.org.

April 23, Durham - The Angels Among Us 5K Run/Walk, 8am.

Info: ellen.stainback@duke.edu.

April 23, New Bern - Relay for Life 5K, 8am. Info: GameOn (252)514-6438, ann@gameonnc.com.

April 23, Raleigh - Second Empire 5K Classic, 9am; Mile, 10am; Kids’ Dash, 10:20am. Info: Jim Young (919)873-1207, jim@runnc.com.

April 23, Stone Bay - MARSOC Mud, Sweat & Tears 5 Mile, 8am; 1 Mile Option. Info: (910)451-0025, lejgrandprix@usmcmccs.org.

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April 23-24, Ocracoke - Ocracoke Island Half Marathon, 8am (on 4/24); 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Family FR, 8am (on 4/23). Info: Greg Honeycutt (252)207-1305, gah0708@hotmail.com, www.runocracoke.com.

April 23, Winston-Salem - Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/ Walk, 9:30am; Roger Fowler Mile of Hope, 9am. Info: jbohl@wakehealth.edu.

April 24, Morrisville - Stampede 5K, 1 Mile; 2pm. Info: Tyler Steketee (919)460-3400, tsteketee@wcpss.net.

April 30, Pilot Mountain - MAD Dash 5K & Fun Run, 8am. Info: Ashley Mills (336)386-8211, millsa@surry.k12.nc.us.

SOUTH CAROLINA Feb. 6, Charleston - Go Red Run, In Memory of Robin Seay, 5K Run/Walk 9am. Info: crisp@goraceproductions.com.

Feb. 6, Clinton - CrossFit864 Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: info@crossfit864.com.

Feb. 6, Columbia - MGC Long Run 7:45am, 15K/15K 3 person Team Relay/5K/Kid’s Fun Run, Cash Awards in 15K/5K events. Info: Powers Tanis - powers.tanis@mgclaw.com or Selwyn Blake - sblake@strictlyrunning. com, (803)799-4786, www.mgclongrun.com Feb. 6, Columbia - Lagniappe 5K, 8am. Info: wcraiggiles@gmail.com.

Feb. 6, Folly Beach - Save the Light Half Marathon & 5K, 8:30am; $40/Half Marathon, $25/5K by 1/31/16; after 1/31/16 $50/ $30. Info: Michael Desrosiers, 821 Union St., Brunswick, GA 31520; (843)670-5321, actioncarolina@yahoo.com, www.actioncarolina.com.

Feb. 6, Fort Mill - Oral Cancer Foundation Run For Awareness: In Memory of Jeremy Blevins, 5K Run 9am. Info: susan.ocf.nj@gmail.com.

Feb. 6, Greenville - Half-Moon Outfitters Foothills Drifter 6K, 9am. Info: Jay Ferguson (864)233-4001.

Feb. 6, Greenwood - Run Your Ice Off, 8K 8:30am; 5K 8:35am.

Info: Fiely Novilla (864)223-8431, Fiely@GreenwoodSCChamber.org.

Feb. 13, Folly Beach - Cupids Undie Run, 1 Mile; 1pm. Info: Kryssy Andrash (860)280-5900, charleston@cupidsundierun.com.

Feb. 13, Greenville - Green Valley Road Race, 8K 8:30am; 10 Miler 8:45am. Info: gvrrdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com.

Feb. 13, Hilton Head Island - Hilton Head Island Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 8am. lnfo: Bear Foot Sports (843)757-8520, bfs@hargray.com.

Feb. 13, Columbia - Half-Moon Outfitters Make My Day 5K & 12K, 9am. Info: Katie Chitty (803)929-0771, katie@halfmoonoutfitters.com.

Feb. 13, Greenville - Paris Mountain Valentine’s Day Couples Run 5K, 11am. Info: James Stanton (864)918-8475, jstanton@scprt.com.

Feb. 20, Inman - SPACE Fox Chase 10K Run/Walk, 9am. Info: Lora High (864)384-2371.

Feb. 20, Moncks Corner - Get Fit Berkeley 5K Run/Walk, 9am.

Info: Gary Christensen (843)899-8800 (x2074), christeg@bcsdschools.net.

Feb. 27, Cayce - March for Meals 5K - The Wild Run, 5K Run/ Walk 9am. Info: Debora Lloyd (803)252-7734 (x256), dlloyd@seniorresourcesinc.org.

Feb. 27, Charleston - LifePoint Race For Life, 10K 8:15am; 5K 8:25am; 1/2 Mile FR 8:30am. Info: Shirley McAdams (800)4620755 (x1080), McAdamsS@lifepoint-sc.org.

Feb. 27, Lexington - Lexington’s Race Against Hunger, 5K Fitness Run/Walk 8:15am; 10K Run 8:20am; 1 Mile Fun Run 8:25am; $30/10K, $15/5K & 1 Mile; after 2/10 $35/10K, $20/5K & 1 Mile; $40/10K, $25/5K & 1 Mile on 2/26-27. Info: Ray Renner (803)2618240, rrenner@lrah.org, www.lrah.org Feb. 27, Rock Hill - Krispy Kreme Run 4 Reading, 4 Mile 8am.

Info: (704)893-3800 (x103), info@s2fcharlotte.com.

March 5, Columbia - Run Hard Columbia Marathon, Relay & Hard Marathon, 7:30am; 5K, 7:35am. Info: Crossover Athletics (803)414-9508, jesse@crossoverathletics.org.

March 5, Myrtle Beach - 19th Anniversary Myrtle Beach Marathon, Dasani Half Marathon & WPDE Marathon Team Relay, 6:30am; Neon Night 5K, 7pm & Ripley’s Aquarium Family FR, 5:30pm on Friday, 3/4.

Info: (843)293RACE (7223), mbmarathon@yahoo.com, www.mbmarathon.com. See Ad page 2.

March 5, North Charleston - Bosch 5K, 9am. Info: Christopher Vedder (843)760-8367, christopher.vedder@us.bosch.com.

March 5, Ravenel - Where the Wild Things Run, 5K Run/Walk 8:30am. Info: Allison Foster (843)795-4386, afoster@ccprc.com.

March 6, Mt. Pleasant - Race & Roast 5K Trail Run, 12:30pm. lnfo: Alison Greer (843)224-1849, alison@eastcooperland.org.

March 12, Greenville - St. Paddy’s Day Dash & Bash, 5K Run/ Walk 8am; Kids’ FR 9:45am. Info: info@palmettocc.org.

March 12, Loris - Loris Elementary 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: aball@horrycountyschools.net.

March 12, Mt. Pleasant - Peyton’s Place 50K, 50K Relay & 5K; 7am. Info: noah@mooreonrunning.com.

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March 19, Fort Mill - FMMS Running 5 to Keep Sports Alive 5K, 9am. Info: Trina Strawhorn (704)305-7434.

March 19, Mauldin - Peacock Strides for Babies 5K Run/Walk, 9am; 1 Mile Family FR, 8:30am. Info: wendy@cjsids.org.

March 19, Mountain Rest - Oconee State Park: Cabin Fever 5K, 11am. Info: James Stanton (864)918-8475, jstanton@scprt.com.

March 19, Spartanburg - Earth Run 5K Cross Country, 9am. Info: George Sykes (864)503-2833, george.sykes@milliken.com.

March 19, York - Hippitty Hoppity Hope 5K Fun Run/Walk, 8am. Info: Kelly Arwood (803)627-0272, freddieandkelly@gmail.com.

March 26, Anderson - Connector Run for AIM, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile FR; 8am. Info: Christie Eller (864)965-9074, christie.eller@aimcharity.org.

March 26, Spartanburg - iRecycle Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:15am. Info: Brandy Gutierrez (864)381-0996, brandygutierrez@icloud.com.

April 2, Charleston - 39th Annual Cooper River Bridge Run, 10K 8am; Competitive Wheelchair; $60 until 2/15/16; $65 Until Sold Out (38,500); Price deadlines apply to online registration. Info: Julian Smith (843)856-1949, crbridgerun@att.net, www.bridgerun.com April 9, Columbia - Palmetto Half Marathon, 7am; 5K Run/Walk, 7:15am; Kids’ FR, 9am. Info: (803)600-1800, info@eggplantevents.com.

April 9, Columbia - One Run Columbia 10K, 8am; 5K, 8:15am. Info: info@oneruncolumbia.org.

April 16, Pickens - Table Rock State Park: Spring Sprint 5K, 10am. Info: James Stanton (864)918-8475, jstanton@scprt.com.

April 23, Columbia - Heart & Sole Women’s Five Miler, 5 Mile Run, 5 Mile Walk & 3 Mile Walk; 8:30am; $30; $25 for groups of 7 or more women by 3/18; $35 before 4/22; $45 on Race Day. Info: Jeanna Moffett, POB 5092, Columbia, SC 29250; (803)731-2100, info@carolinamarathon.org, www.HeartAndSoleRun.com April 23, Greenville - TD Bank Reedy River Run, 7:20am/Kid’s Run, 7:25am/5K, 7:55am/10K. Info: Mike Caldwell (503)329-6453, mikecaldwell@me.com.

April 23, Johns Island - Mullet Haul Trail Run & Walk, 5K & 10K; 8:30am. Info: Allison Foster (843)795-4386, afoster@ccprc.com.

April 23, Moncks Corner - BHS Stags 5K Stampede Cross Country Style, Male’s Race 9:30am; Female’s Race 10:15am. Info: hicksm227@gmail.com.

April 30, Aiken - Run United Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K, 8am; Kid’s Fun Run, 9am.

Info: Keyatta D. Priester (803)617-3982, kpriester@aikenco-op.org.

April 30, Easley - Run for 51, 5K 10am. Info: Tara Hamlett (864)397-3959.

May 1, North Myrtle Beach - Divas® Half Marathon & 5K in North Myrtle Beach, 7am; Save 10% with code RJFEB16 (valid through 2/29/16); $95/Half by 1/31, $110 2/1-4/28; $50/ 5K by 1/31, $65 2/1-4/28; $125/Half, $80/5K at the Health & Fitness Boutique (if capacity has not been reached). Info: info@ runlikeadiva.com, www.runlikeadiva.com. See Ad page 6.

TENNESSEE Feb. 6, Hampton - Cyclone Frozen 5K, 11am. Info: Amber Abel/Head XC/TF Coach (423)547-8015.

Feb. 6, Lebanon - Cedars Frostbite Half Marathon, 11am. Info: Lynda dePaulis (615)889-1306, lntdp@earthlink.net.

Feb. 6, Memphis - Mike Cody 4 Mile Classic, 9am. Info: Robert Shankman (901)843-3950, shankman@rhodes.edu.

Feb. 6, Strawberry Plains - Strawberry Plains Half Marathon & 10K, 9am. Info: kensirois1@att.net, knoxvilletrackclub@gmail.com.

Feb. 13, Jackson - Race on the Trace 5 Miles, 11am. Info: Jonathan Stewart (731)426-8109, jstewart@rkrblaw.com.

Feb. 13, Knoxville - Dirty South Trail Half & Dirty Double Trail Marathon, 9am. Info: DK Stanford (865)684-8974, dk.stanford@gmail.com.

Feb. 13, Knoxville - Zen Evo Hot Chocolate Lovers Valentines 5K, 9am. Info: Kevin Mahan (865)988-3906, kevin@endurancesportsmanagement.com.

Feb. 13, Memphis - Valentine’s Day 10K/5K Run/Walk, 9am. Info: (901)724-2202, s2finfo@s2fevents.com.

Feb. 13, Nashville - Cupid’s Chase 5K, 8am. Info: (615)885-1099, cupidschase@comop.org.

Feb. 13, Nashville - Hot Chocolate 15K/5K, 7am. Info: jsodikoff@ramracing.org.

Feb. 20, Morristown - Straight to the Heart 5 Miler, 11am. Info: Clodie Hinton (423)748-1445, clodiehinton@hotmail.com.

Feb. 20, Pigeon Forge - February Freeze 5K, 5pm. Info: bmccarter@seviercountytn.gov.

Feb. 21, Ashland City - Dry Creek Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K, 8am. Info: races@nashvillerunning.com.

Feb. 21, Bartlett - Winter Off Road MRTC Frank Horton Memorial Series, 8+K 2pm.

Info: michoffman@hotmail.com.

Feb. 21, Millington - Shelby Forest Loop Marathon, 8am; Half Marathon, 8:30am.

Info: events@altisendurance.com.

Feb. 27, Cookeville - Cummins Falls Marathon & Half Marathon, 8am; 5K & 10K, 9am. Info: ray.cutcher@tn.gov.

Feb. 27, Memphis - From Mud to Suds 5K, 10am. Info: achigham1@gmail.com.

Feb. 27, Memphis - St. Mary’s Gobbler 5K, 9am. Info: (901)724-2202, s2finfo@s2fevents.com.

Feb. 27, Surgoinsville - Surgoinsville 10 Miler, 8:30am. Info: Mark Skelton (423)2724812 (w), (423)345-2335 (h), markskelton@markskelton.com.

Feb. 28, Memphis - Winter Off Road MRTC Frank Horton Memorial Series, 10K 2pm. Info: michoffman@hotmail.com.

Feb. 28, Paint Rock - Whitestone 30K & 3-Person Relay, 8am. Info: Larry Brede (865)621-0752, lbrede@energysolutions.com.

Feb. 28, Pikeville - Fall Creek Falls 50K & Half Marathon Trail Runs, 8am. Info: Kevin Mahan (888)728-7879, kevin@endurancesportsmanagement.com.

March 5, Kingsport - An End To Silence 3K: A Run For Endometriosis. Info: kaylierichard@yahoo.com.

March 5, Knoxville - Be Great Run 8K & 2 Mile Walk, 9am. Info: Michelle Pitts (865)232-1124, mpitts@bgctnv.org.

March 5, Memphis - Chucalissa Relic Run 5K, 9am. Info: Nur Abdalla (901)7853160, nsbdalla@memphis.edu.

March 5, Nashville - Gupton Jeep Tom King Classic, Wheelchair Half Marathon 7:55am; Half Marathon 8am; 5K Run/Walk 8:15am; $70/Half, $35/5K by 1/31; $75/$35 by 2/ 21; $80/$40 2/22-3/4; $85/$45 on Race Day. Info: Peter Pressman (615)293-8862, pasta4run@aol.com, www.tomkingclassic.com. See Ad page 15.

March 5, Oak Ridge - Oak Ridge Schools Run to Stomp Out Tobacco 5K Race. Info jllaurendine@ortn.edu.

March 5, Pikeville - The Fall Creek Thaw 15K Run, 11am. Info: Roger Gall (931)8413038, rsgl@cafes.net.

March 5, Pleasant View - Pleasant View Elementary Prowl 5K & 1 Mile Super Hero Fun Run, 8am. Info: Jenny (615)746-5041, jenny.alverson@ccstn.org.

March 6, Chattanooga - Chattanooga Marathon, Relay, & Half Marathon, 8am; Classic 150 5K, 9am & Kids 1 Mile FR, 11am, on 3/5. Info: Tim Morgan (423)424-4415, tim@chattanoogacvb.com.

March 6, Knoxville - Run With The Bearden Bull Dawgs 5K, 3pm. Info: patty.thewes@knoxschools.org.

March 12, Hendersonville - Stride at the Streets 5K, 8am. Info: classiter@cchville.org.

March 12, McMinnville - Rush for Gold 5K & 10K, 8am. Info: Jr. Auxilary of McMinnville (931)507-3744, ahsm1978@gmail.com.

March 12, Monterey - Catch the Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk, 1:30pm. Info: merle@hotmail.com.

March 12, Nashville - WSM/Springer Mountain Farms 5K Run/Walk, 7:30am. Info: Nicole Judd (615)458-9429, nicole@wsmonline.com.

March 12, Sevierville - Warrior 10 Miler, 5K, 1 Mile Walk & Kids 1 Mile Run; 9am.

Info: Frank Damante (865)387-6784, frankdamante@gmail.com.

March 12, Shelbyville - Paws for a Cause 5K Run/Walk, 10am; Mile Fun Walk, 10:15am. Info: (931)684-5353, mtsnc@mtsnc.org.

March 13, Germantown - Germantown Half Marathon & Mayor’s Cup 5K, 7:30am; Part of the Running Journal Grand Prix Series. Info: Daniel Shaffer d a n i e l @ s 2 f e v e n t s . c o m , www.germantownhalfmarathon.com. See Ad page 7.

March 13, Maynardville - Dark Hollow Wallow 11 Mile, 2pm; Kid’s Race, 1:30pm.

Info: Bobby Glenn (865)548-7664, bgruns@icloud.net.

March 19, Ashland - Mid Tenn Shootout 5K, 8am. Info: John (615)351-4296, Jeff (615)207-5311.

March 19, Bristol - Seconds Count 5K Run/Walk, 9am. Info: dbeckner5@yahoo.com.

March 19, Chattanooga - Rump Run, 5K 9am; 1 Mile Fun Walk 9:15am. Info: Kayse Rigsby (423)757-0730, krrigsby@gmail.com.

March 19, Columbia - CCC 15K Trail Run, 15K 8am. Info: Campbell Ridley (931)626-6369, farmerridley@charter.net, www.ColumbiaCyclingClub.com.

March 19, Franklin - Friends of Healing 5K & 10K, 7:30am. Info: Taylor Cochran (615)383-2115 (x33), tcochran@pcctinc.org.

March 19, Johnson City - Chasing Snakes 10K Race, 8:30am; 4K Fitness Walk, 8:45am. Info: jfc.jonfclark@gmail.com.

March 19, Memphis - Daffodil Dash 3-Miler, 10am. Info: Taylor Herndon (901)6364115, taylor.herndon@memphisbotanicgarden.com, www.memphisbotanicgarden.com/ daffodildash March 19, Murfreesboro - Special Kids 15K, 5K & 1 Mile FR, 7am. Info: racedirector@specialkidstn.com.

March 20, Johnson City - Kappa Psi Apothecary Dash 5K, 10am. Info: dedicb@goldmail.etsu.edu.

March 20, Kingsport - KingsportARTS Paint The Town 5K Run/Walk, 2pm. Info: Cathie Faust (423)392-8420, ccfaust@gmail.com.

March 20, Nashville - Music City Half Marathon, 8am; 10K, 8:30am. Info: races@teammagic.com.

March 26, Limestone - Joggin’ For The Noggin’ 5K Run/Walk, 10am. Info: Larry Kite (423)483-8764, larry@crumleyhouse.com.

March 26, Maryville - Resurrection Run, 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Walk; 8:30am.

Info: resurrection.5k@gmail.com.

March 27, Cookeville - Run For Freedom 5K Run/Walk, 10am. Info: laxmt15@gmail.com.

April 2, Columbia - Mule Kick 5K, 8am; 1 Mile Trot, 9am. Info: Gale (931)446-1592, galecourtneymoore@cpws.net.

April 2, Gray - Race to the Czech Point-5K, 9am. Info: Amy Blumberg (423)7416569.

April 2, Morristown - Overcomer Obstacle Challenge, 3+ Mile Endurance Race; 8am. Info: dkellycease@gmail.com.

April 2, Mt. Juliet - Camp Horizon 5K, 9am. Info: nrfox@hotmail.com.

April 3, Knoxville - Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, Half Marathon & Relays, 7:30am; 5K, 7pm (4/2). Info: Jason Altman (865)684-4294, jalts2@comcast.net.

April 9, Jackson - Andrew Jackson Marathon, 7am; Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K, 8am. Info: (731)668-4000, jmcmahon@carlperkinscenter.org.

April 9, Knoxville - I.C. King of Trails Race, 7.8 Mile 9am; Kid’s Trail Race 8:30am.

Info: Tony Owens (865)323-3753, tonyyikes@gmail.com.

April 9, Knoxville - Run for Autism 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Walk; 8am. Info: Beth Ritchie (865)719-0534.

April 9, Memphis - Race 13.1 Memphis, Half Marathon 7am; 8K, 7:15am. Info: 1(866)561-5651 (x301), info@race131.com.

April 9, Mt. Juliet - Rutland Rocket 5K, 8:30am; 1 Mile Run/Walk, 8am. Info: Charlie Simon (615)587-1735, cpsimon11@yahoo.com.

April 9, Nashville - Land Rover Race Judicata 5K & 10K, 8am. Info: nashvilleracejudicata@gmail.com.

April 9, White Bluff - Kicking Asphalt for Dickson County 5K, 8am. Info: Amy Fair (615)321-4939, afair@cfmt.org.

April 10, Chattanooga - Nature Calls 15K & 5K, 10am. Info: info@wildtrails.org.

April 16, Chattanooga - Chickamauga Chase 15K, 8 Mile Trail Race, 5K, 2.4 Scenic Walk & Kiddie K; 8am. Info: info@wildtrails.org.

April 16, Church Hill - Laurel Run Ascent, 11 Mile Trail Race; 11am. Info: Mark Skelton (423)272-4812 (w), (423)345-2335 (h), markskelton@markskelton.com.

April 16, MetroCenter, Nashville - Purity Dairies Moosic City Dairy Dash, Purity Dairy Dash 5K Run/Walk 8am; Purity Dairy Dash 10K & Smitty 15K Run 8:30am, 1 Mile Fun Run 7:30am; $35/5K, $40/10K, $45/15K by 4/15; $40/5K, $45/10K, $50/15K on race day. Info: Frank (Smitty) Schmidt (615)851-2630, fjs-assoc@comcast.net, www.puritydairydash.com

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April 16, Gallatin - SJV Wildcat 5K, 8am. Info: Bethany Schwieter (615)230-7048, sjvwildcat5k@gmail.com April 16, Morristown - SCHAS Grainger 5K, 9am. Info: events@schas.org.

April 16, Nashville - Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk, 8am; 1 Mile Walk, 8:05am. Info: Kristy Blackford (859)797-2535 kristy.blackford@gmail.com.

April 16, Oak Ridge - 13th Secret City 5K, 7:30am. Info: peggyg211@gmail.com.

April 23, Bristol - Seconds Count 5K Run/Walk, 9am. Info: dbeckner5@yahoo.com.

April 23, Chattanooga - Scenic City Trail Marathon & Half Marathon, 8am. Info: info@wildtrails.org.

April 23, Dickson - CareNet Everyday Hero 10K/5K, 7am. Info: (615)446-0701, carenettn@gmail.com.

April 30, Chattanooga - Run Wild, Chattanooga Zoo 5K, 8am; 1 Mile, 8:30am. Info: Jennifer McAfee (423)697-1322, jmcafee@chattzoo.org.

April 30, Johnson City - Friends Buddy Run/Walk 5K, 10am. Info Misty Adams (865)898-7828, mistyadams2@gmail.com.

April 30, Erwin - Nolichucky 5K River Run, 4pm. Info: amanda@unicoicounty.org.

April 30, Johnson City - Run For Your Mom 5K, 9am. Info: (423)946-0519, runforyourmom@gmail.com.

April 30, Nashville - St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; 5K 6:45am. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255.

VIRGINIA Feb. 6, McLean - Langley 8K, 10:00am, 3K fun run. Info: James Scarborough (703)536-7764, jbs1958@comcast.net.

Feb. 6, Roanoke - wazUPwidis Urban Run & Stair Challenge, 3.25 Miles plus 1000 steps; 9am. Info: Josh Gilbert (540)525-9452, info@mountainjunkies.net.

Feb. 6, Smithfield - Mardi Gras Run for Beads 10K, 10am; 5K, 10:30am. Info: Andy Cripps (757)357-3502, acripps@theisle.org.

Feb. 6, Toano - Toano Icy 8K Run/Walk & 5K Run/Walk, 10am; 1 Mile Color Run/Walk, 9:30am. Info: Janine Sabo (757)634-1985, fansabo@cox.net.

Feb. 7, Fredericksburg - Sweethearts 4ever 4 Mile Run, 10am.

Info: Vic Culp (540)310-4803 vic@farc.org.

Feb. 7, Newport News - Game Day 10K, 9am; 5K, 9:15am; FR, 8:30am. Info: Flat-Out Events (757)880-8843, raceteam@flatoutevents.com.

Feb. 13, Gloucester - Gloucester 8K & 3K, 9:30am. Info: Mike Jenkins (804)694-0640, mjenkins@baywib.org.

Feb. 13, Hampton - The Great Chocolate Race 10 Mile & 5K, 7am/5K, 7:15am/10 Mile; 8am/Post-race Chocolate.

Info: michael@crucibleracing.com, www.chocolate10miler. com Feb. 13, Virginia Beach - Share the Love 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Walk/Run, 8am. Info: foundation@lifenethealth.org.

Feb. 14, Arlington - Love the Run You’re With 5K, 9am. Info: events@runpacers.com.

Feb. 14, Charlottesville - Adam and Eve Half Marathon & 8K, 8am. Info: (434)418-0402, francesca@badtothebone.biz.

Feb. 20, Fredericksburg - Dahlgren Trail Half Marathon, 8am.

Info: Vic Culp (540)310-4803 vic@farc.org.

Feb. 20, Stuart - Healthy Soles 10K, 10am. Info: Christie Fain (276)694-3410, christie.fain@caringheartsclinic.org.

Feb. 20, Virginia Beach - Striders Distance Series, 20 Miles & 12 Miles; 9am. Info: Steve Shapiro (757)727-6247, Dan Edwards lionrun@aol.com.

Feb. 21, Richmond - Love Rox Half Marathon, CANCELLED. Feb. 28, Williamsburg - Sentara Colonial Half Marathon, 1:10pm; 5K, 1pm; Fun Run, 1:50pm. Info: W&M Special Events (757)2211599, stwalsh@wm.edu.

March 5, Fort Eustis - Fort Eustis 10K, 9am. Info: Jake Richmond (757)878-1483, jacob.c.richmond2.naf@mail.mil.

March 5, Roanoke - Explore Your Limits Xll 5K & 10K Trail Runs, 9am. Info: Josh Gilbert (540)525-9452, info@mountainjunkies.net.

March 6, Fairfax Station - DCRRC Burke Lake 12K, 10am. Info: ggetek@aol.com.

March 5, Williamsburg - Jamestown High School Swamp Run, 1 Mile FR/Walk 9am; 5K Run/Walk 9:30am; 1/4 Mile Run/Walk on the track, 10:30am. Info: Laura Shannon (757)814-3425, the7shannons@yahoo.com.

March 11, Abingdon - Shamrock 4 Miler, 7pm; Leprechaun Walk, 7:05pm. Info: Susan Abel (276)258-4560, abelse@msha.com.

March 12, Mendota - Mendota 5K River Run, 9am; 1 Mile Fun Walk, 9:15am. Info: pitonina@bvu.net.

March 12, Rice - Foundation/Centra 5K Run for Scholarships 5K, 9am. Info: patbickel@verizon.net.

March 12, Spotsylvania - Break a Leg! 5K Run/Walk, 8am; Kids 1 Mile FR, 9am. Info: Stage Door Productions (540)903-3808.

March 12, Williamsburg - March of the Lions 5K, 10am; 1 Mile FR, 9:30am. Info: beanerbrae@yahoo.com.

March 12, Wintergreen - Bel Monte Endurance Run, 50 Mile, 50K & 25K, 7am. Info: (434)218-0402, francesca@badtothebone.biz.

March 13, Alexandria - DCRRC Fort Hunt 10K, 8am. Info: paul@dcroadrunners.org.

March 13, Fredericksburg - Thurston Companies YMCA John Robbins Organ Donor 8K Run, 8:30am. Info: Terry McLaughlin (540)371-9622 (x1022), tmclaughlin@family-ymca.org.

March 13, Newport News - The Newport News One City Marathon & Relay, 7am; Maritime 8K, 7:45am; Nautical Mile, 10am.

Info: City of Newport News (757)926-8621, marathon@nngov.com; Flat-Out Events (757)880-8843, raceteam@flatoutevents.com.

March 13, Richmond - Shamrock Run RVA 5K, Kids Run; 11:30am. Info: info@shamrockrunrva.com.

March 19, Abingdon - 5K Run for St. Anne School, 9am. Info: Wendy Cheers or Deb Miller (276)669-0048.

March 19, Arlington - Spring 5K, 9am. Info: Bob Platt (703)4861466, bob@racepacket.com.

March 19, Charlottesville - Charlottesville Ten Miler, 7:15am. Info: info@cvilletenmiler.com.

March 19, Harrisonburg - Shamrock 5K Trail Run, 9:30am. Info: erik.hart@harrisonburgva.gov.

March 19, Martinsville - Martinsville Half Marathon, Relay & 5K; 8am. Info: (276)632-1772, info@milesinmartinsville.com.

March 19, Richmond - Rebel Run 5K & Kids 1 Mile FR, 9am. Info: dsfracedirector5k@gmail.com.

March 19-20, Virginia Beach - Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, 8:30am & Half Marathon, 7am on 3/20; 8K & 1 Mile on 3/19; $130/ Marathon, $110/Half, $55/8K, $25/1 Mile 1/152/14; $135/Marathon, $115/Half, $60/8K, $25/1 Mile 2/15-3/15. Info: J&A Racing (757)4121056, info@shamrockmarathon.com, www.shamrockmarathon.com March 20, Abingdon - Virginia Creeper Marathon, 8am. Info: Frank Kibler (423)292-9980, runfrankrun@hotmail.com.

March 20, Stafford - Stafford 5K Runway Runaway, 8am. Info: Scott Huff (703)389-9136, scotthuff13@gmail.com.

March 26, Hampton - Get Your Rear In Gear 5K Run/Walk, 9am.

Info: Frances Jones (757)741-5819, frances@mnfjones.com.

March 26, Montvale - Montvale 5 & 10 Mile Trail Races, 9am. Info: Josh Gilbert (540)525-9452, info@mountainjunkies.net.

March 26, Radford - Noah Thomas Memorial 5K Run, 8am. Info: noahmemorialrun@gmail.com.

March 26, Spotsylvania - Rabbit Run 5K, 8am. Info: (540)2231001, younglivesfburg@gmail.com.

April 2, Charlottesville - Charlottesville Marathon, Marathon 4Person Relay, Half Marathon, 8K & Kids K; 7am. Info: Dr. Francesca Conte (434)218-0402, francesca@badtothebone.biz.

April 2, Fredericksburg - J Brian’s Tap Room 15K, 7am. Info: j.brians15kracedirector@gmail.com.

April 2, Lynchburg - Point of Honor 5K, 9am. Info: Kevin Shroyer (434)665-8046, kevin@pointofhonor5k.com.

April 2, Pulaski - “Color Me Cameron” 5K Color Run/Walk, 10am.

Info: Terri Fitzwater Palmore (540)980-1736, tfitzwater@verizon.net.

April 9, Bristol - Bristol Half & Half, Half Mararthon & 2-Person Relay; 8am. Info: mike.stollings@electro-mechanical.com.

April 9, Chesapeake - Dismal Swamp Stomp Running Festival, Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:15am; Cub Run, 11:30am. Info: Ann Hupp (757)373-4174, team@mettleevents.com.

April 9, Hampton - Joe & Sue Moore Memorial Scholarship 5K. Info: Danielle Hundley (757)873-6863, danimdanim@hotmail.com.

April 9, Norfolk - Kettle Krush 5K, 8am. Info: Flat-Out Events (757)880-8843, raceteam@flatoutevents.com.

April 9, Richmond - Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K, 8:30am. Info: Race Director (804)285-9495, info@sportsbackers.org.

April 10, Reston - RMR Marathon of Reston, 7:30am; Half Marathon, 8am. Info: info@runnersmarathon.com.

April 16, Petersburg - Petersburg Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:15am; Kids Race, 10:30am. Info: info@runpetersburg.com.

April 16, Roanoke - Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K, 7:35am; YMCA Kids Marathon, 7:45am. Info: Pete Eshleman (540)343-1550, pete@roanoke.org.

April 16, Yorktown - Victory at Yorktown 10K, 1 Mile FR. Info: Rick Platt (757)345-1431, (757)229-7375, rickplatt1@juno.com.

April 17, Ashburn - Loudoun Half & 8K, Half Marathon 7am; 8K 7:30am. Info: race-director@loudounhalf.org.

April 17, Lorton - Prison Break Dash .com, 10K, 5K & 1K; 9am.

Info: help@prisonbreakdash.com.

April 23, Bristol - Seconds Count 5K Run/Walk, 9am. Info: dbeckner5@yahoo.com.

April 24, Alexandria - George Washington Parkway Classic, 10 Mile, 5K & Kids Dash; 8am. Info: (703)836-1463.

April 30, Burkes Garden - Colors of Cancer 5K/10K, 9am. Info: aleighton814@gmail.com.

April 30, Damascus - Trail Town Challenge, Ultra Marathon/32 Miles 7am; Marathon 7:15am; Half Marathon 7:30am; 10K 7:45am; 5K 8am. Info: Brian Zier (276)274-6148.

April 30, Duffield - Run the Tunnel 3.8 Mile Road/Trail, 9am. Info: Frank Kibler (423)292-9980, runfrankrun@hotmail.com.

April 30, Richmond - CrossOver Challenge, 15K Race, 5K Run/ Walk, 1 Mile Kids FR; 8am. Info: Amy Capistran (804)422-2600 (x124), acapistran@crossoverministry.org.

April 30, Winchester - Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, ValleyHealth 10K Race; 8:30am. Info: SABF (540)662-3863, info@sabf.org.

Sept. 24, Loudoun/DC’s Wine Country - Divas® Half Marathon & 5K in DC’s Wine Country. Info: www.runlikeadiva.com

WASHINGTON, DC Feb. 7, Washington, DC - First Down 5K & Combine, 8am. Info: events@runpacers.com.

Feb. 13, Washington, DC - Cupid’s Undie Run, 1 Mile 12pm. Info: info@cupidsundierun.com.

March 6, Washington, DC - St. Pat’s 10K, 5K, Double (Run both 10K/5K) & Kids Dash; 5K 8:15am; 10K 9am; Kids Dash 10:30am. Info: events@runpacers.com.

March 12, Washington, DC - Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 7:30am. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255.

March 19, Washington, DC - Race for Equal Justice, 5K & 10K; 8:15am. Info: plucas@law.gwu.edu.

March 26, Washington, DC - DC & Federal Government 5K, 10am. Info: (240)472-9201, info@dcrunningclub.com.

April 3, Washington, DC - Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run & 5K Run/Walk, 10 Mile 7:30am (Elite Women @ 7:20am); 5K Run/Walk 8:40am. Info: (301)320-3350, info@cherryblossom.org, www.cherryblossom.org

www.running.net April 9, Washington, DC - The North Face Endurance Challenge, 50 Mile, 50K, Marathon & Relay, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K; 5am.

Info: (469)475-1317, endurancechallenge@publicishawkeye.com.

WEST VIRGINIA Feb. 13, St. Albans - Sweetheart 5K, 2pm. Info: ricky@aptiming.com.

Feb. 14, Vienna - Valentine Classic 5K, 2:30pm. Info: walkgeorgewv@gmail.com.

Feb. 28, Nitro - Terence Nabors Memorial 5K Run, 2pm. Info: ricky@aptiming.com.

March 5, Summit Point - Veterun, 5K 11am; Half Marathon 12 Noon; Fun Run 12:15pm. Info: Byron Royal (703)727-0822, royalracingllc@gmail.com.

March 6, Parkersburg - March Hare 5K, 2:30pm. Info: walkgeorgewv@gmail.com.

March 26, Eleanor - Haulin’ in the Holler, 50K & 25K, 7:30am; 5K, 8am; Kids FR, 9:15am. Info: redstorm1969@gmail.com.

April 9, Shepherdstown - Race for the Birds, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Kids FR; 9am. Info: Nan Johnson (304)870-4414, race4birds@potomacaudubon.org.

April 16, Morgantown - Coopers Rock 50K & Half Marathon Trail Run, 7am. Info: info@coopersrock.org.

TRACK & FIELD Feb. 7, Arlington, VA - Indoor Track Meets, 7:45am-11:30am; 800m racewalk, 1500m & 3000m Racewalk, 55m Run, 1 Mile Run, 400m Dash & 4x400 Relay, 800m Run, 200m Dash & 4x200 Relay, 3000m Run & 5000m Run. Info: (703)927-4833, racedirector@att.net.

Feb. 12-13, Nashville, TN (Vanderbilt Univ) - Music City Challenge, Pole Vault, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Weight Throw, 50, 200, 400, 800. Info: steven.keith@vanderbilt.edu.

March 25-26, Nashville, TN (Vanderbilt Univ) - Vanderbilt Black & Gold, Hammer, Shot Put, Triple Jump, Long Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500, 3000, Javelin, Discus, Hurdles. Info: steven.keith@vanderbilt.edu.

April 8, Nashville, TN ( Edward S. Temple Track) - BostonMoon Relays, Hammer, Shot Put, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault, Javelin, Discus, Steeplechase, 1500, Hurdles, 400, 100, 800, 200, 3000. Info: Info: Chandra Cheesborough (615)963-5906, ccheeseborough@tnstate.edu.

MULTI-SPORTS (Included in the Multi-sports calendar are single swimming and cycling events).

Feb. 20, Dome Farms/Springfield, SC - Winter Challenge Xlll Off-Road Tri, Tri-Relay & Duathlon; Tri: Trail Run-7 mi., Kayak-6 mi., Mtn. Bike-10 mi.; Du: Trail Run-2.25 mi., Mtn. Bike-10 mi., Trail Run-3.75 mi.; 10:30am. Info: the winterchallenge@gmail.com.

Feb. 27, Gibsonville, NC - Northeast Park Duathlon, R-1.6 mi., B-10.5 mi., R-1.6 mi.; 10am. Info: info@triviumracing.com.

March 26, Saint Helena Island, SC - Hunting Island Adventure Biathlon, 11am. Info: pmoore@wardedwards.com.

April 3, Saint Bernard, LA - Pelican Duathlon, R-2 mi., B-10 mi., R-2 mi. Info: Janel Mumme (504)452-1276, philjanel@netscape.net.

April 9, Tallahassee, FL - Red Hills Triathlon, S-1/3 mi., B-18 mi., R-3.1 mi.; 7:30am/EST; $99 until 1/31; $129 before 3/ 1; $139 3/1-3/25; $149 3/26-4/7. Info: Kathy McDaris, Race Dir., 701 Litchfield Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32312; (850)422-3130, mcdaris@comcast.net, www.redhillstri.com.

April 30, Woolmarket, MS - Woolmarket Biathlon #1, R-5K, B-11 mi.; 8am. Info: Leonard Vergunst (228)380-7037, director@gulfcoastrunningclub.org.

MARATHON Feb. 7, Melbourne, FL - Publix Florida Marathon, 6am; Half Marathon & Relay, 7am; 2/6: 8K 7am, 5K 8:15am, Kids Run 9am.

Info: Mitch Varnes (321)759-7200, info@thefloridamarathon.com.

Feb. 7, Tallahassee, FL - Tallahassee Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am. Info: marathon@gulfwinds.org.

Feb. 13, Lake Village, AR - Mississippi River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 8am. Info: (662)721-7779, mississippirivermarathon@gmail.com.

Feb. 13, Hilton Head Island, SC - Hilton Head Island Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 8am. lnfo: Bear Foot Sports (843)757-8520, bfs@hargray.com.

Feb. 13, Knoxville, TN - Dirty South Trail Half & Dirty Double Trail Marathon, 9am. Info: DK Stanford (865)684-8974, dk.stanford@gmail.com.

Feb. 14, Fort Smith, AR - Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon & Relays; 8am; after 12/31/15 $80/Half, $125/Marathon. Info: Mike Burgess, 100 North B Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901; (479)926-6261, mikeburgess@iheartmedia.com, http:// fortsmithmarathon.com

Feb. 14, Birmingham, AL - Mercedes Marathon, Half Marathon & Marathon Relay, 7:03am; Superhero 5K, 8am on 2/13. Info: (205)870-7771, info@mercedesmarathon.com.

Feb. 14, Glendale, AZ - The 8th Annual IMS Arizona Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay; Marathon & Relay, 7am; Half, 7:30am; $70/ Marathon, $65/Half, $105/Marathon Relay-4 Member; On-line registration closes Jan. 30th. Info: Debra Undhjem (623)935-2790, debra.undhjem@msn.com, www.thearizonamarathon.com Feb. 14, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Publix Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon & Half Marathon presented by Colavita, 6am; Komen’s Run For The Pink 6K, 6:30am; Kids Race (1/2 Mile), 11:45am; 2/13: 5K 7:30am. Info: Matthew Lorraine (561)865-5379, a1amarathon@exclusivesports.com, www.A1AMarathon.com Feb. 14, Naples, FL - Paradise Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 7am. Info: contact@eliteevents.org.

Feb. 14, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - Donna Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am.

Info: (904)355-7465, info@breastcancermarathon.com.

Feb. 14, Greenbelt, MD - George Washington’s Birthday Marathon & Relay, 10am. Info: ben@dcroadrunners.org.

Feb. 20, Winder, GA - XTERRA Georgia “Thrill In The Hills” Marathon & Half Marathon Trail Run; 8am. Info: tim@dirtyspokes.com.

Feb. 20-21, Gainesville, FL - Five Points of Life Race Weekend, 2/20: 8am/5K; 2/21: Marathon, Marathon Relay & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: Brite Whitaker (352)224-1728, bbwhitaker@lifesouth.org.

Feb. 20-21, Franklinton, LA - Q50 Races Extravaganza 50 Miles, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. Info: (504)390-8807, info@q50races.com.

Feb. 21, Ashland City, TN - Dry Creek Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K, 8am. Info: races@nashvillerunning.com.

Feb. 21, Millington, TN - Shelby Forest Loop Marathon, 8am; Half Marathon, 8:30am. Info: events@altisendurance.com.

Feb. 27, Cookeville, TN - Cummins Falls Marathon & Half Marathon, 8am; 5K & 10K, 9am. Info: ray.cutcher@tn.gov.

Feb. 28, New Orleans, LA - Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K. Info: Competitor Group (858)4506510 or (800)311-1255.

March 5, Albany, GA - Snickers Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am (wheelchair & hand crank 6:45am). Info: (229)317-4760, info@albanymarathon.com.

March 5, Gaithersburg, MD - Seneca Creek Trail Marathon & 50K, 7am. Info: fartlek6@gmail.com.

March 5, Myrtle Beach, SC - 19th Anniversary Myrtle Beach Marathon, Dasani Half Marathon & WPDE Marathon Team Relay, 6:30am; Neon Night 5K, 7pm & Ripley’s Aquarium Family FR, 5:30pm on Friday, 3/4.

Info: (843)293-RACE (7223), mbmarathon@ yahoo.com, www.mbmarathon.com. See Ad page 2.

March 5, Raleigh, NC - Umstead Trail Marathon, 9am. Info: committee@umsteadmarathon.com.

March 5, Columbia, SC - Run Hard Columbia Marathon, Relay & Hard Marathon, 7:30am; 5K, 7:35am. Info: Crossover Athletics (803)414-9508, jesse@crossoverathletics.org.

March 6, Little Rock, AR - Little Rock Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; 3/5: 10K Run & 5K FR/Walk 7:30am. Info: Geneva Lamm (501)371-4639, glamm@littlerock.org.

March 6, Jensen Beach, FL - Marathon of the Treasure Coast & Half Marathon, 2-4 Person Relay; 6:30am. Info: (561)923-7447.

March 6, Chattanooga, TN - Chattanooga Marathon, Relay, & Half Marathon, 8am; Classic 150 5K, 9am & Kids 1 Mile FR, 11am, on 3/5. Info: Tim Morgan (423)424-4415, tim@chattanoogacvb.com.

March 12, Montgomery, AL - The Montgomery Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K & Mayor’s Marathon Challenge; 7am. Info: Montgomery Multisport (334)356-7271.

March 12, Ellerbe, NC - Ellerbe Springs Marathon, 8am. Info: runrbike@carolina.rr.com.

March 12, Washington, DC - Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 7:30am. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255.

March 12-13, Asheville, NC - Asheville Marathon & Half Marathon at Biltmore Estates, 3/12: Half Marathon, 7:15am; 3/13: Marathon, 7:15am. Info: Daphne Kirkwood (828)684-0812, events@idaph.net.

March 13, Lafayette, LA - Zydeco Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: info@zydecomarathon.com.

March 13, Cary, NC - Tobacco Road Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: info@tobaccoroadmarathon.com.

March 13, Newport News, VA - The Newport News One City Marathon & Relay, 7am; Maritime 8K, 7:45am; Nautical Mile, 10am.

Info: City of Newport News (757)926-8621, marathon@nngov.com; Flat-Out Events (757)880-8843, raceteam@flatoutevents.com.

March 19, Muscle Shoals, AL - Running The Shoals Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: contact@srcse.com March 19-20, Wrightsville Beach, NC - Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon Madness, 3/19: Eli’s 1 Mile Run, 4pm; Susan G. Komen Wilmington Race for the Cure 5K, 5pm; 3/20: Marathon & Half, 6:40am (6:15am early start option). Info: tom@iamwithoutlimits.com.

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March 19-20, Virginia Beach, VA Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, 8:30am & Half Marathon, 7am on 3/20; 8K & 1 Mile on 3/19; $130/Marathon, $110/Half, $55/8K, $25/ 1 Mile 1/15-2/14; $135/Marathon, $115/Half, $60/8K, $25/1 Mile 2/15-3/15. Info: J&A Racing (757)412-1056, info@shamrockmarathon.com, www.shamrockmarathon.com

May 21, Lexington, KY - Kentucky ALE Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; Friday Expo 2-9pm; Boston Qualifier; Postrace celebration with live band; Horse-country inspired awards; Course passes 45 central Kentucky horse farms; Coupon Code rj10 for 10% off.

Info: contact@horsecapitalmarathon.com, www.horsecapitalmarathon.com

March 20, Atlanta, GA - Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:30am.

Info: georgiamarathon@lifetimefitness.com.

March 20, Severna Park, MD - B&A Trail Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am. Info: Christian Zazzali (703)932-3932, czazzali@hitt-gc.com.

March 20, Abingdon, VA - Virginia Creeper Marathon, 8am.

Info: Frank Kibler (423)292-9980, runfrankrun@hotmail.com.

April 2, Cumberland, MD - Queen City Marathon for Active Water, 8am. Info: queencitymarathon@gmail.com.

April 2, Charlottesville, VA - Charlottesville Marathon, Marathon 4-Person Relay, Half Marathon, 8K & Kids K; 7am. Info: Dr. Francesca Conte (434)218-0402, francesca@badtothebone.biz.

April 3, Punta Cana, FL - Punta Cana Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K, 6am. Info: info@puntacanamarathon.com.

April 3, Houston, MS - Altis Marathon & Half Marathon on Tanglefoot Trail, 7am; 5K, 7:30am.

Info: events@altisendurance.com.

April 3, Fort Bragg, NC - Fort Bragg All American Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:30am. Info: (910)907-3616, allamericanmarathon@gmail.com.

April 3, Knoxville, TN - Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, Half Marathon & Relays, 7:30am; 5K, 7pm (4/2). Info: Jason Altman (865)684-4294, jalts2@comcast.net.

April 9, Washington, DC - The North Face Endurance Challenge, 50 Mile, 50K, Marathon & Relay, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K; 5am.

Info: (469)475-1317, endurancechallenge@publicishawkeye.com.

April 9, Jackson, TN - Andrew Jackson Marathon, 7am; Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K, 8am. Info: (731)668-4000, jmcmahon@carlperkinscenter.org.

May 28, Craig, AK - Prince of Wales Island Marathon, Marathon Relays & Half Marathon, 8am. Info: Ann James (907)254-1884, annjames326@gmail.com.

May 29, Burlington, VT - People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay. Info: (802)863-8412, info@runvermont.org, RunVCM.org June 9, Deadwood, SD - Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 5-Person Marathon Relay, 5K & Kids Races; 8am.

Info: Emily Wheeler (605)390-6137, info@deadwoodmickelsontrailmarathon.com.

April 10, Fayetteville, AR - Hogeye Marathon & Relays, 7am; Half Marathon & Relay, 7:30am; 5K Run/Walk; $85/Marathon 1/11-2/29, $90 3/1-27, $100 3/28-4/7 at Midnight, close online reg.; $65/Half 1/112/29, more tba. Info: Tabby Holmes, Race Dir., POB 8012, Fayetteville, AR 72703; racedirector@hogeyemarathon.com, www.hogeyemarathon.com April 10, Hancock, MD - Western Maryland Rail Trail Marathon, 7:30am; Half Marathon, 8am. Info: events@altisendurance.com.

April 10, Raleigh, NC - Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255.

April 10, Reston, VA - RMR Marathon of Reston, 7:30am; Half Marathon, 8am. Info: info@runnersmarathon.com.

April 16, Roanoke, VA - Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K, 7:35am; YMCA Kids Marathon, 7:45am.

Info: Pete Eshleman (540)343-1550, pete@roanoke.org.

April 17, Destin, FL - Kill Cliff Destin Marathon & Half Marathon, 6am.

Info: Zane Holscher (229)630-9051, rd@destinmarathon.com.

April 23, Chattanoogam TN - Scenic City Trail Marathon & Half Marathon, 8am. Info: info@wildtrails.org.

April 29-May 1, Cincinnati, OH - Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay on (5/1), 6:30am; 10K, 8am, 5K, 10am on (4/30).

Info: Sarah Pelfrey (513)246-0400, sarah@flyingpigmarathon.com.

April 30, Louisville, KY- Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon & miniMarathon, 7:30am (Wheelchair 7:25am). Info: (800)9283378, minimarathon@kdf.org.

April 30, Nashville, TN - St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; 5K 6:45am. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255.

April 30, Damascus, VA - Trail Town Challenge, Ultra Marathon/ 32 Miles 7am; Marathon 7:15am; Half Marathon 7:30am; 10K 7:45am; 5K 8am. Info: Brian Zier (276)274-6148.

May 1, Carderock, MD - Potomac River Run Marathon, 7am/ early start, 8am/competitive start. Info: Jay Jacob Wind (703)9274833, racedirector@att.net.

May 7, Todd, NC - The New River Marathon, 7:30am; Half Marathon, 7:45am; 5K, 8am; 5/6: 1 Mile & 1/2 Mile FR 6pm, Group Run/Shake-Out 6:30pm. Info: Ken Sevensky (336)877-8888, info@newrivermarathon.com.

May 7, War Trace, TN - Strolling Jim 41.2 Mile, Marathon & 10K, 7am. Info: durb417@gmail.com.

May 14, Royalton, KY - Honey Suckle Half Marathon/Marathon, 8am.

Info: Anthony Skeans (606)791-2902, anthonyskeans@gmail.com.

ULTRAS Feb. 5-7, Baton Rouge, LA - The Rouge-Orleans Ultra Marathon & Team Relay, 126.2 Miles, teams of 2, 3 or 6; 50 Mile Option. Info: therougeorleans@gmail.com.

Feb. 6, Ozark, AR - White Rock Classic 50K, 9am; No Frills/Fee/ Whimps. Info: shebalynnx@gmail.com.

Feb. 6, Ophir, NC - Uwharrie Mountain Run, 40 Miles, 7am; 20 Miles, 8am; 8 Miles, 9am. Info: uwharriemountainrun@gmail.com.

Feb. 6-7, Florahome, FL - Iron Horse 100 Mile, 100km and 50 Mile Endurance Runs, 7am; 100 Mile-$160, 100km-$100, 50 Mile-$80.

Info: Chris Rodatz, 986 Lakeridge Dr, Orange Park, FL 32065, (904)655-6511, crodatz@bellsouth.net, www.ironhorse100kmclub.com.

Feb. 6, Spotsylvania, VA - “ICY-8” Hour Adventure Trail Run, 7:30am. Info: alexp@athletic-equation.com.

Feb. 13-14, Destin, FL - Destin Beach Ultra Runs, 2/13: 4pm/100+ Mile & 24 Hour. 2/14: 5am/50 Mile, 6am/50K, 7am/Relay. Info: info@beachultra.com.

Feb. 20, Moulton, AL - Black Warrior/Phillip Parker 50K, 50K Relay, 25K, 5 Mile Trail Runs; 8am. Info: Jay Baxter (256)303-1948, keith@blackwarrior50k.com.

Feb. 20, Copeland, FL - Everglades Ultras, 50 Mile 6am; 50K 7:30am; 25K 9am. Info: Bob Becker (954)439-2800, bob@ultrasportsllc.com.

Feb. 20-21, Okeechobee, FL - Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail Lost 118 Miler, 7am. Info: gscottmaxwell@yahoo.com.

Feb. 20-21, Franklinton, LA - Q50 Races Extravaganza 50 Miles, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. Info: (504)390-8807, info@q50races.com.

Feb. 27, Delta, AL - Mount Cheaha 50K, 7:30am. Info: pinhoti100@gmail.com.

Feb. 28, Bryceville, FL - Angry Tortoise 50K & 25K, 7am. Info: Charlie Sauter-Hunsberger (904)502-9407, stridershogjog@gmail.com.

Feb. 28, Pikeville, TN - Fall Creek Falls 50K & Half Marathon Trail Runs, 8am. Info: Kevin Mahan (888)728-7879, kevin@endurancesportsmanagement.com.

March 5, Gaithersburg, MD - Seneca Creek Trail Marathon & 50K, 7am. Info: fartlek6@gmail.com.

March 5, Laurel, MS - Mississippi Trail 50, 50 Mile & 50K, 6am; 20K, 8am. Info: Running Bear (601)450-7005, info@ms50.com.

March 5, Fontana Dam, NC - Fontandango 10 Mile, 50K & 50 Mile Option. Info: (828)687-2826, footrxpr@footrxasheville.com.

March 6, Brooksville, FL - Long Play (LP) 33 1/3 Mile, 6:30am; Half Marathon & 5 Mile, 7am. Info: Jim Hartnett (813)232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com.

March 12, Dade City, FL - Dances With Dirt Florida, 50K 7am; Half Marathon 9am; 10K 10am. Info: Dawn McConnachie (734)929-9027, info@rfevents.com.

March 12, Locust Grove, GA - Cubihatcha Challenge 7.5 Miles, 15 Miles & 50K; 8am. Info: revolutionrunning@hotmail.com.

March 12, Grand Rivers, KY - Land Between the Lakes Trail Runs, 23K, Marathon, 60K, 50 Miles & 10K; 6:30am. Info: Steve Durbin (270)556-1679, durb417@gmail.com.

March 12, Mt. Plessant, SC - Peyton’s Place 50K, 50K Relay & 5K; 7am. Info: noah@mooreonrunning.com.

March 12, Wintergreen, VA - Bel Monte Endurance Run, 50 Mile, 50K & 25K, 7am. Info: (434)218-0402, francesca@badtothebone.biz.

March 19-20, Alexander City, AL - Lake Martin 100 Mile Trail Run, 50 Mile & 27 Mile; 6:30am. Info: David Tosch (205)529-5142, david@davidtosch.com.

March 19, Pelham, AL - Oak Mountain 50K, 7:30am. Info: oakmtn50k@gmail.com.

March 26, Eleanor, WV - Haulin’ in the Holler, 50K & 25K, 7:30am; 5K, 8am; Kids FR, 9:15am. Info: redstorm1969@gmail.com.

April 2, Brooksville, FL - Croom Trail 50 Mile, 50K & 16 Mile Fools Run, 50 Mile 6am; 50K & 16 Mile 7am. Info: Jim Hartnett (813)2325200, jim@tamparaces.com.

April 2, Torreya State Park, FL - Draggin’ Tail Ultra Trail Challenge 50K & 25K, 7am. Info: Joe Edgecombe (850)774-0018 (d), (850)7635005 (h), joeruns@yahoo.com.

April 9, Washington, DC - The North Face Endurance Challenge, 50 Mile, 50K, Marathon & Relay, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K; 5am. Info: (469)475-1317, endurancechallenge@publicishawkeye.com.

April 9, Clifton, VA - Bull Run Run 50 Miler, 6:30am. Info: toni@vhtrc.org.

April 16, Little Rock, AR - Ouachita Trail 50 Endurance Run, 50 Mile & 50K; 6am. Info: Chrissy Ferguson (501)472-9162, OT50@RunArkansas.com.

April 16, New Hill, NC - Jordan Lake 12-Hour Challenge, 7am.

Info: Erin Suwattana (919)542-6644 (x14), erin@childcarenetworks.org.

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