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Volume 5, Issue 2 • february 2014 •

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Local Runners Conquer Disney Challenges

Excalibur 10-Miler promises medieval fun

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Why I Run: Steve Hedgespeth

2 Running Zone The Starting Line Don & Denise’s Den

Running Zone Rules of the Road!

In This Issue: Disney Marathon Effort Brings Jackie Kellner Closer to Boston Dream........................ 3 Runners from the Space Coast Conquer Disney's Marathon & Half Marathon Challenges...... 4 Staff Spotlight........................ 7 New Products at Running Zone.7 Upcoming Events................... 8 Excalibur 10-Miler Promises Medieval Fun........................ 9 The Next Steps...................... 9 Brooks Transcend Launch Party.9 Clusener, Donner Lead Series Standings Heading into the Meerkat Mosey 3K............... 10 Corporate 5K Team Captains – Bring Your Game................. 11 Running Zone February Special............................... 11 New Balance February Special............................... 11 Gecko Club February Special............................... 11 Track & Field Spike Night..... 12 Why I Run: Steve Hedgespeth................ 13 Zoo Fun Runs....................... 13 Adidas Energy Boost Demo Run........................... 13 Newton Running Form Clinic................................. 14 Ask Pete.............................. 15 Excalibur 10-Miler Registration Form................. 16 Running Zone Foundation Race Series Registration........ 18 2013-14 Running Zone Foundation Race Series Calendar............................ 20 Gecko Club Registration Form................................... 21

In 2013 there were well over 100 races in Brevard County and ranged in distance from 1.3 miles to 100 miles. There were approximately 38,620 participants for the year! That is a lot of sweat, smiles, cheering, laundry and dedication! Congratulations to each and every one of you. Many of you probably know many of the “rules of the road” but for those of you that may be new to the sport or are getting back into it we thought we would help with some tips while training and/or at the races!

Share the Road

At any hour of any day, even if you are running alone, chances are you are going to cross paths with someone else. This may be a runner, walker, cyclist, a child on a tricycle or someone walking their dog. Please be considerate of their need to use the same road, sidewalk or trail. If you are with a group, please stay two abreast and allow others to pass without landing in a ditch or having to stop.

Use Your Words

For example, “good morning”, “looking good”, “CAR!!!” “on your left”. So what do you do when these things are said to you? If you are walking or running and you hear “on your left” we know it can be startling at first, but please move over to the right, especially if you are in a group. Acknowledge the comment with a smile or thank you.

phones that you can hear someone talking or in some instances YELLING. Our first and foremost goal at every race is keep everyone safe and we need to make sure you can hear instructions/comments from volunteers / race officials to keep you safe or on course. Imagine having a big mean angry rhino chasing you that someone needs to be warn you about!

Run Against Traffic

Run against traffic so you can observe approaching automobiles. By facing on-coming traffic, you may be able to react quicker than if it is behind you.

Ignore the Comments

Ignore verbal harassment/comments that may come your way. Also, use your discretion in acknowledging strangers. Look directly at others and be observant, but keep your distance and keep moving.

Runners are mostly friendly, considerate and kind people. Keep up the good work and if you are looking for more tips to be the most courteous runner on the block, follow some of the guidelines above or ask another runner, they will surely give you advice!

Tune IN

This tip comes from our Race Management Team.

Please make sure that if you are wearing head-

When running in groups and sharing the road with others, courtesy is an important factor for everyone's fun and safety.

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Disney Marathon effort brings Jackie Kellner closer to Boston dream

by Mark Decotis

Jackie Kellner is no stranger to running having taken up the sport 30 years ago but she surely is coming into her own as evidenced by her effort in January’s Disney World Marathon, where she was one of hundreds of Space Coast residents to finish.

Kellner, 65, of Melbourne, placed second in the 65-69 age group in 4 hours, 44 minutes and 48 seconds, shaving 15 minutes off her 2013 time and finding herself with five minutes of her Boston Marathon qualifying time.

“I did not know I had placed until later that day after we arrived back home,” Kellner said. “My husband (Roy) was the one who pulled up the results. I knew my finish time was good. I was so excited. I started texting everyone I knew. I pulled up the results three times the next day just in case they had changed.

“Placing in a marathon or qualifying for Boston was never a goal of mine. But things have changed lately, due to my very excellent health, and my love of running.”

And now Kellner, a retiree and veteran of 15 marathons (eight Disneys, five Marine Corps and two New York City), has a plan.

“I will give this one shot,” she said about Boston. “I plan to run the Space Coast full marathon (a Boston qualifier) this coming November. I have run the half the past seven years. I know the course. I only began to think about qualifying for Boston a couple of years ago but did not tell anyone. The first time I mentioned that to Roy he was very supportive. Last year I watched the Boston Marathon on TV and got really pumped. That afternoon I turned the TV on again and could not believe what I was seeing.”

Kellner’s love for running isn’t confined to just lacing up her shoes and putting in the miles. She also is sharing her passion as codirector with Roy of the Flamingo 5K.

“We had never been race directors before,” she said. “But I had raced for so many years and we both are very organized so we gave it a shot. Don and Denise (Piercy) at Running Zone were very helpful. I still

Jackie Kellner with her Disney World Marathon number. Kellner finished second in her age group.

Kellner, 65, of Melbourne, placed second in the 65-69 age group in 4 hours, 44 minutes and 48 seconds, shaving 15 minutes off her 2013 time. depend on their advice any time I need it.

Everything went very well so we signed up again for 2014.”

Kellner can be found out running six days a week with one of her favorite spots being the Melbourne Causeway on Saturdays

for a 10-miler.

“For Disney this year I followed a good training schedule,” she said. “The July 2013 issue of “Runner's World” featured a training schedule that I followed. I will follow the schedule again for the Space Coast.

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Runners from the Space Coast Conquer Disney's Marathon & Half Marathon Challenges

By Mark DeCotis

Hundreds of Space Coast runners challenged and conquered the Disney World half-marathon and marathon courses. Here are their results.

Source: Walt Disney World Marathon JOHN OUWELEEN..........................3:20:07...............................SEBASTIAN EJ NAIMASTER...............................3:25:30 .....................................COCOA BLAKE VAHLSING...........................3:29:35............................ MELBOURNE DAVID TAURASI..............................3:29:44 ..............................TITUSVILLE DEREK RICE...................................3:31:28 ........................... MELBOURNE KEITH KROMASH............................3:41:13 ........................... ROCKLEDGE SCOTT BENJAMIN..........................3:54:21 ........................... MELBOURNE DANIEL BARRETT...........................3:54:42 .....................................COCOA ADAM LIDDLE.................................3:56:50 ........................... MELBOURNE DANIEL KIRK...................................3:58:54 ........................... INDIALANTIC SAM AMUNDSEN............................4:01:50 ....................MERRITT ISLAND MIGUEL VASQUEZ..........................4:08:13 ..................SATELLITE BEACH CHRISTINA MITSAKOS...................4:09:02 .....................................COCOA STEPHEN SCHURLKNIGHT...........4:11:15 ............................ ROCKLEDGE ASHLEY KALIN................................4:11:16 ............................ MELBOURNE SHAWN SCHAFFNER.....................4:12:15 ..................CAPE CANAVERAL MARK RAGSDALE..........................4:12:44 ........................... ROCKLEDGE JULIE BRAMBLE.............................4:16:25 ........................... MELBOURNE MARK DIRGA ..................................4:17:16 .................................MALABAR JEFF DAVIS.....................................4:22:03 ..................CAPE CANAVERAL ALLYSON JARRY............................4:27:19 ..............................SEBASTIAN DIANE BRASWELL..........................4:29:58 ........................... ROCKLEDGE JACQUELYN KELLNER...................4:44:49 ........................... MELBOURNE JOSHUA MCCOLLUM, ....................4:32:19 ..............................SEBASTIAN JOSEE MCVADON...........................4:32:27 ........................... MELBOURNE ALYSSA GAROFALO.......................4:38:38 ........................... MELBOURNE KEVIN PAGELSDORF.....................4:38:46 ..................SATELLITE BEACH RYAN LOMBROIA............................4:38:51 ........................... MELBOURNE JENNIFER LOMBROIA....................4:38:52 ........................... MELBOURNE PIPER REYNOLDS..........................4:39:11 ...................SATELLITE BEACH MATT SUTTLES...............................4:40:22 ........................... MELBOURNE J.C. WEEKS.....................................4:40:27 ..............................TITUSVILLE SETH DAVIS....................................4:41:01 ........................... MELBOURNE STEVE HANSEN..............................4:41:58 ..................SATELLITE BEACH SARA JACKSON..............................4:42:56 ................WEST MELBOURNE JAC COIL.........................................4:43:19 ........................... MELBOURNE CHRISTOPHER HANSEN...............4:43:35 .......................W MELBOURNE MARK JACKSON.............................4:43:51 ................WEST MELBOURNE KEVIN BRYNIAK..............................4:44:58 ....................MERRITT ISLAND RACHEL TATE.................................4:47:03 ........................... MELBOURNE GEAVONNA RIPPOLONE................4:52:23 ..............MELBOURNE BEACH MICHELLE FLORES........................4:53:46 ..................SATELLITE BEACH PONG ANDERSON, ........................4:54:24 ........................... MELBOURNE LESLIE FAULKNER.........................4:55:36 ........................... INDIALANTIC ANTHONY PORTER........................4:56:09 ..................SATELLITE BEACH STEPHEN CURTIS, ........................4:56:22 ........................... ROCKLEDGE JAYNE GOEHMANN........................4:56:30 .....................................COCOA THERESA CHAU.............................4:57:08 ........................... MELBOURNE ARTIE STOEKE...............................4:57:15 .....................................COCOA JOHN HOIBRATEN, JR, .................4:58:54 ........................... MELBOURNE JEFFERY BRASWELL.....................5:02:57 ........................... ROCKLEDGE JEFF PHILO.....................................5:03:00 ........................... ROCKLEDGE WADE ALLIANCE.............................5:03:22 ....................................... VIERA GILES GONNSEN............................5:07:31 ........................... ROCKLEDGE KATHRYN KOONTZ.........................5:10:07 ....................MERRITT ISLAND GINGER ARRINGTON.....................5:15:32 .....................................COCOA CARRIE SPIVEY..............................5:15:49 ........................... MELBOURNE CHRISTOPHER WOOLARD............5:16:15 ..... INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH GARY LETCHWORTH.....................5:17:14 ........................... INDIALANTIC

Cathy Chapman with Minnie Mouse at the Disney Marathon finish line.

DOUGLAS CLINE............................5:17:57 ................................ PALM BAY GEORGE PULSIFER.......................5:19:05 ................................ PALM BAY JENNIFER BALSERAIT, .................5:21:37 ....................MERRITT ISLAND JOHN BALSERAIT...........................5:21:38 ....................MERRITT ISLAND SEAN WESTHORPE........................5:23:52 ....................MERRITT ISLAND SANTY CIAR, ..................................5:23:53 ................WEST MELBOURNE ANDREA SCHAFFNER, .................5:26:09 ..................CAPE CANAVERAL MATT RYDSON................................5:27:51 ..............MELBOURNE BEACH KENNETH DIXON............................5:31:05 ..................SATELLITE BEACH BILL FLOYD.....................................5:31:44 ................................ PALM BAY JASON WHITE.................................5:33:59 ................................ PALM BAY JEFF MCDOUGALL.........................5:35:39 ....................MERRITT ISLAND ROBERT BOSWELL, ......................5:36:37 ..............................TITUSVILLE BARBARA TOLAND.........................5:36:48 ....................................... VIERA JEFF HATHAWAY, ..........................5:38:16 ........................... MELBOURNE KAREN MARCONI, .........................5:38:19 ........................... ROCKLEDGE CHRISTOPHER POLLACK..............5:38:38 ..................SATELLITE BEACH TOM LISKA.......................................5:38:57 ........................... MELBOURNE HERNAN ROJAS.............................5:39:44 ........................... MELBOURNE JENNIFER PHELAN, ......................5:40:14 ................................ PALM BAY LORI MYNHEIR, ..............................5:40:52 ................................ PALM BAY JASON LEE......................................5:41:19 ........................... MELBOURNE RONALD NORRIS............................5:41:45 ........................... ROCKLEDGE JEFF MURPHREE...........................5:41:57 ..... INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH KELLY PATTERSON, ......................5:42:27 ........................... ROCKLEDGE MICHELLE COREY..........................5:43:00 ................................ PALM BAY BRITTANY MARBLE, ......................5:43:16 ....................... COCOA BEACH KRIS BEHREND, ............................5:43:42 ....................... COCOA BEACH DAX BEHREND...............................5:43:42 ....................... COCOA BEACH JOHN RICE, ....................................5:44:54 ....................... COCOA BEACH MICHELLE ROGERS, ....................5:45:41 ................................ PALM BAY STEVE MARDIS...............................5:45:54 ..... INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH BRIAN TEWS...................................5:45:56 ........................... MELBOURNE REBECCA MAITLEN........................5:46:20 ........................... ROCKLEDGE JOSHUA MAITLEN..........................5:46:21 ........................... ROCKLEDGE RACHEL BOWEN-WILKERSON......5:47:08 ..............MELBOURNE BEACH DEBBIE BATES, ..............................5:47:27 ........................... ROCKLEDGE IVAN VINCENT.................................5:48:37 ....................... COCOA BEACH NICOLE WYENBERG, ....................5:51:29 ........................... MELBOURNE COLIN WYENBERG.........................5:51:30 ........................ MELBOURNE ZOFIA VINCENT..............................5:52:47 ..................... COCOA BEACH

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Space Coast Area Participants: Disney Marathon Results KEVEN ABRAHAM...........................5:54:24 ......................... ROCKLEDGE BRENDA BROWN, ..........................5:54:33 ..................MERRITT ISLAND JOHN DARWOOD............................5:56:35 ..................MERRITT ISLAND GIANNINA MIXCO............................5:57:21 ..................MERRITT ISLAND ED LEAMAN.....................................5:58:37 .............................. PALM BAY RICK FORESTEIRE.........................5:59:36 ...................................COCOA CRAIG CAPRON..............................5:59:51 ......................... ROCKLEDGE GINA-MARIE ZINGARELLI..............6:00:03 .........................MELBOURNE TIMOTHY SMITH.............................6:00:09 ......................... ROCKLEDGE TONYA CUBETA..............................6:01:41 .........................MELBOURNE LYDIA LOYD.....................................6:02:35 ........................... TITUSVILLE KATIE STEWARD.............................6:04:37 ........... MELBOURNE BEACH CATHY MCDOUGALL......................6:04:38 ..................MERRITT ISLAND LEW SCHWARTZ.............................6:05:01 .........................MELBOURNE TRACY COX.....................................6:05:53 ..............WEST MELBOURNE JOSEPH WERNER..........................6:06:07 .........................MELBOURNE ALAN MACKENZIE..........................6:06:47 .........................MELBOURNE LYNN WILLIAMS..............................6:07:32 .........................MELBOURNE DIMAS GARCIA...............................6:07:45 ..................................... VIERA CHERYL GREGORY, ......................6:07:46 .........................MELBOURNE JAMES GREGORY..........................6:07:47 .........................MELBOURNE CHRISTINE MCDONALD.................6:07:48 .........................MELBOURNE ERIN RODRIGUEZ..........................6:09:05 .........................MELBOURNE KATHRYN GONZALEZ....................6:09:20 ......................... ROCKLEDGE TAMMY NABER...............................6:09:20 ..................................... VIERA STOSH KOWALSKI.........................6:13:13 ..................MERRITT ISLAND ALLISON STAUFFER.......................6:13:23 ........................... TITUSVILLE ERIN LAUSCHER............................6:14:14 ...................................COCOA JERRY DAVIS..................................6:14:30 ................. GRANT-VALKARIA DON SGOBBO.................................6:15:48 .............................. PALM BAY DANIEL VIGEANT............................6:16:14 ......................... ROCKLEDGE ALICIA WALLACE............................6:16:54 .........................MELBOURNE ELVIRA JOHNSON...........................6:19:31 .............................. PALM BAY TRAVIS MCVADON..........................6:21:19 .........................MELBOURNE JAN ADAMS, ..................................6:22:25 ......................... ROCKLEDGE JAMIE ROST....................................6:25:44 ......................... ROCKLEDGE SEAN MCCONNELL, ......................6:26:22 .........................MELBOURNE

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NAVIN ITWARU................................6:29:44 .........................MELBOURNE LYNDA SCHUCHERT......................6:34:26 ......................... ROCKLEDGE RICHARD KOONTZ, ......................6:35:17 ..................MERRITT ISLAND MICHAEL CZERNEC.......................6:35:35 .........................MELBOURNE AMBER KLATT.................................6:36:36 ......................... ROCKLEDGE BROOKE DELBRIDGE....................6:38:25 .........................MELBOURNE LORI RATTAY...................................6:40:42 .............................. PALM BAY CATHY CHAPMAN...........................6:40:47 .........................MELBOURNE ISSAC GONZALES................................................................MELBOURNE DAVID BASFORD............................6:46:13 .........................MELBOURNE CHAD GINSBURG...........................6:47:32 ............... CAPE CANAVERAL JELLIS ELLIS...................................6:49:49 .........................MELBOURNE KELLI LAKE-BILLINGSLEY, ...........6:50:55 ........................... SEBASTIAN ERIN LAVISKA, ..............................6:50:56 ........................... SEBASTIAN CARA COOPER...............................6:53:32 .........................MELBOURNE LINDA KELLER................................6:53:47 ................SATELLITE BEACH APRIL CANTWELL...........................6:58:21 ......................... INDIALANTIC TIFFANY JOHNSTON......................6:58:29 ......................... ROCKLEDGE ROGER PAGE..................................6:59:46 .........................MELBOURNE DANIEL WENTWORTH, ..................7:00:40 ........................... TITUSVILLE TANYA PINKLEY..............................7:01:54 ........................... SEBASTIAN DEBORAH COBB............................7:02:01 ........................... SEBASTIAN CHRISTIE WILLIAMS.......................7:03:14 .........................MELBOURNE KIMBERLY ROY...............................7:06:35 .........................MELBOURNE LORNA MAZZA................................7:07:03..........................MELBOURNE ALLISON PAGE................................7:11:49 ..........................MELBOURNE KORY KOWALSKI,...........................7:13:30 ......................... ROCKLEDGE JANET LETCHWORTH....................7:17:16 ........................... TITUSVILLE PAUL CHRISTIAN REGENCIA........7:19:31 .........................MELBOURNE MILES GREEN.................................7:19:37 .............................. PALM BAY RALPH TURINGAN..........................7:24:43 .........................MELBOURNE JOY TURINGAN...............................7:24:43 .........................MELBOURNE KEVIN HARRIS................................8:11:07 ....................................COCOA

Source: Walt Disney World Half-Marathon.

JOSEPH DREHER...........................1:43:56..........................MELBOURNE DANIEL BARRETT...........................1:44:01....................................COCOA MARK JACKSON, .....................1:47:51...............WEST MELBOURNE BETSY BUTLER,..............................1:51:37...... INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH KEITH KROMASH,...........................1:52:02.......................... ROCKLEDGE DANIEL KIRK...................................1:53:53.......................... INDIALANTIC MATTHEW POMEROY....................1:58:30.......................... ROCKLEDGE CARLY KEIM....................................2:01:18................ CAPE CANAVERAL SARA JACKSON..............................2:01:40...............WEST MELBOURNE MAURICE CHABUZ.........................2:03:29...................MERRITT ISLAND CHRISTOPHER WOOLARD,...........2:09:10.... INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH JOSHUA MAITLEN,.........................2:09:23.......................... ROCKLEDGE MICHELLE ROGERS.......................2:09:23............................... PALM BAY STEPHEN SCHURLKNIGHT...........2:13:05.......................... ROCKLEDGE JOSEE MCVADON...........................2:13:12..........................MELBOURNE ANDREA SCHAFFNER....................2:14:27................ CAPE CANAVERAL SHAWN SCHAFFNER.....................2:14:27................ CAPE CANAVERAL CHRISTOPHER HANSEN...............2:14:49..................... W MELBOURNE ANTHONY TAGLIAFERRO..............2:15:58.......................... ROCKLEDGE MATT SUTTLES...............................2:16:16..........................MELBOURNE MICHAEL GAFFNEY........................2:16:24..........................MELBOURNE MARIEUGENIA MALLON.................2:21:27............................... PALM BAY PONG ANDERSON,.........................2:22:46..........................MELBOURNE MATT RYDSON,...............................2:23:09............ MELBOURNE BEACH CARRIE BRYNIAK...........................2:23:27...................MERRITT ISLAND THERESA CHAU, .........................2:23:29..........................MELBOURNE ARTIE STOEKE,..............................2:24:03....................................COCOA

ERIC BISSONNETTE.......................2:24:27................ CAPE CANAVERAL DOUGLAS SCHULTHESS...............2:24:43...................MERRITT ISLAND APRIL FOLEY..................................2:25:39..........................MELBOURNE ALYSON ALLEY...............................2:26:19..........................MELBOURNE CINDY GAFFNEY............................2:27:16..........................MELBOURNE

Marathoner's arriving at the finish line are greeted by Donald Duck and other favorite Disney characters.

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Space Coast Area Participants: Disney Half-Marathon Results continued from the previous page RICK FORESTEIRE.........................2:27:43....................................COCOA BRITTANY MARBLE........................2:28:04...................... COCOA BEACH ASHLEY KALIN................................2:28:38..........................MELBOURNE DANNY GUEVARA,..........................2:32:43..........................MELBOURNE TOM LISKA.......................................2:33:12..........................MELBOURNE JILLIAN RUIZ...................................2:33:31.......................... ROCKLEDGE ROBERT BOSWELL,.......................2:33:52............................ TITUSVILLE JORGE DIAZ,...................................2:34:19..........................MELBOURNE NONA TURNER...............................2:34:55..........................MELBOURNE LEW SCHWARTZ.............................2:36:22..........................MELBOURNE MEREDITH REA...............................2:36:26.......................... INDIALANTIC KIMBERLY PHILO,.........................2:36:55.......................... ROCKLEDGE JENNIFER PHELAN,.......................2:37:00............................... PALM BAY APRIL CANTWELL...........................2:37:15.......................... INDIALANTIC JAMES OSKAM...............................2:37:36............................... PALM BAY SUE OSKAM....................................2:37:36............................... PALM BAY GARY LETCHWORTH.....................2:37:46.......................... INDIALANTIC CRYSTAL ROZWOOD.....................2:38:55..........................MELBOURNE LYNN WILLIAMS..............................2:39:00..........................MELBOURNE JEFF MURPHREE,..........................2:39:02.... INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH LYDIA LOYD.....................................2:40:30............................ TITUSVILLE NICOLE STALLONS.........................2:41:03..........................MELBOURNE KELLY PATTERSON........................2:41:10.......................... ROCKLEDGE JOHN BALSERAIT...........................2:41:18...................MERRITT ISLAND JENNIFER BALSERAIT...................2:41:18...................MERRITT ISLAND KENNETH DIXON,...........................2:41:59.................SATELLITE BEACH JEFF TAYLOR..................................2:42:17............................... PALM BAY JAMIE ROST,...................................2:42:22.......................... ROCKLEDGE DENNIS PALMER,...........................2:43:11................................ PALM BAY STACEY TAYLOR.............................2:43:19............................... PALM BAY THADDEUS CALLAHAN..................2:43:45............................ TITUSVILLE BRIAN RIDYARD..............................2:44:49............................... PALM BAY KALEY KLINGLER ..........................2:44:55.......................... INDIALANTIC SHANNON DALY.............................2:45:03...................................... VIERA BILL FLOYD.....................................2:45:12............................... PALM BAY JANET MCCARTY...........................2:45:36............................ SEBASTIAN TRACY COX.....................................2:46:20...............WEST MELBOURNE TAMI BASFORD...............................2:46:26..........................MELBOURNE ROBERT PLOTZKE.........................2:46:35.......................... INDIALANTIC SUE HOLLAND................................2:46:53............................... PALM BAY DEBBIE BATES................................2:47:06.......................... ROCKLEDGE

KEVIN TERRY..................................2:48:29............................... PALM BAY GILES GONNSEN............................2:48:52.......................... ROCKLEDGE RACHEL WHITE..............................2:49:57...................... COCOA BEACH MARLENE WHITE............................2:49:57...................... COCOA BEACH JAC COIL.........................................2:49:59..........................MELBOURNE DON SGOBBO.................................2:50:39............................... PALM BAY HERNAN ROJAS.............................2:51:30..........................MELBOURNE JOHN DARWOOD............................2:53:37...................MERRITT ISLAND DOUGLAS CLINE,...........................2:54:59............................... PALM BAY STEVE NOVICKI..............................2:55:05.......................... ROCKLEDGE KIM BISSONNETTE.........................2:55:12................ CAPE CANAVERAL REBECCA MAITLEN,.......................2:55:23.......................... ROCKLEDGE KRISTINA TALBOT..........................2:55:29..........................MELBOURNE TAMMY NABER,..............................2:57:13...................................... VIERA KATHRYN GONZALEZ,...................2:57:13.......................... ROCKLEDGE ERIN RODRIGUEZ..........................2:57:30..........................MELBOURNE MALLORY PAGE,.............................2:57:36..........................MELBOURNE BRENDA BROWN............................2:57:39...................MERRITT ISLAND TRAVIS MCVADON..........................2:58:44..........................MELBOURNE ISSAC GONZALES..........................2:59:43..........................MELBOURNE WAYNE LECOMPTE........................3:00:12................ CAPE CANAVERAL LINDA LECOMPTE..........................3:00:12................ CAPE CANAVERAL NICOLE WYENBERG......................3:00:44..........................MELBOURNE COLIN WYENBERG, .. .....................3:00:45..........................MELBOURNE RANILO CATALASAN......................3:02:33..........................MELBOURNE DIMAS GARCIA...............................3:02:48...................................... VIERA CHRISTINE MCDONALD.................3:02:48..........................MELBOURNE RACHEL PHELAN............................3:04:01............................... PALM BAY PATRICIA MOODY...................3:04:19..................... BAREFOOT BAY ASHLEIGH WATKINS,.....................3:04:43..........................MELBOURNE DANIEL VIGEANT............................3:06:13.......................... ROCKLEDGE LORI RATTAY...................................3:06:28............................... PALM BAY ROSEMARY MCCLOSKEY,.............3:06:30..................... BAREFOOT BAY MARY CHAPMAN,...........................3:06:31..........................MELBOURNE ROGER PAGE..................................3:06:58..........................MELBOURNE JUDD SPITZER................................3:07:25....................................COCOA EVA MIXCO......................................3:07:50...................MERRITT ISLAND GAIL TAGLIAFERRO.......................3:08:27.......................... ROCKLEDGE

Lori Rattay, Michelle Birdwell, Cathy Chapman in front of the Frontierland Shootin' Arcade.

Jeff Philo holds up his Disney Marathon medal.

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Space Coast Area Participants: Disney Half-Marathon Results continued from the previous page JAMES CONANT.............................3:08:32....................................COCOA SUELLEN CONANT.........................3:08:32....................................COCOA GIANNINA MIXCO............................3:09:34...................MERRITT ISLAND IMELDA CATALASAN,.....................3:09:47..........................MELBOURNE CHERYL GREGORY........................3:11:47...........................MELBOURNE JAMES GREGORY..........................3:11:47...........................MELBOURNE ATREYU GUGGERI.........................3:12:26............ MELBOURNE BEACH KATIE STEWARD.............................3:12:26............ MELBOURNE BEACH THOMAS ODAY...............................3:14:28..........................MELBOURNE JASON WHITE.................................3:15:17............................... PALM BAY PATRICIA JOHNSON.......................3:15:18............................... PALM BAY CARA COOPER...............................3:15:33..........................MELBOURNE DARYL GILBERT SR.......................3:16:25...................................... VIERA NEVIN FLINCHBAUGH....................3:18:26..........................MELBOURNE LAURA FAULKNER..........................3:19:29....................................COCOA JELLIS ELLIS...................................3:21:44..........................MELBOURNE MAGRITHA FIACCO........................3:21:47..........................MELBOURNE SAM CHAU.......................................3:21:50..........................MELBOURNE JENNI GINSBURG...........................3:22:24...................MERRITT ISLAND CHAD GINSBURG...........................3:22:24................ CAPE CANAVERAL THOMAS QUANDT,.........................3:22:42.......................... INDIALANTIC

BRION QUANDT..............................3:22:52.......................... INDIALANTIC JAMIE BURDETT.............................3:23:23.......................... ROCKLEDGE STEFANI BURDETT.........................3:23:24.......................... ROCKLEDGE ERIN LAUSCHER............................3:23:25....................................COCOA JOHN SCHMIDT..............................3:23:28............................... PALM BAY TIFFANY JOHNSTON,.....................3:24:16.......................... ROCKLEDGE DANIEL WENTWORTH....................3:24:36............................ TITUSVILLE LINDA KELLER,...............................3:24:39.................SATELLITE BEACH JANET LETCHWORTH....................3:26:42............................ TITUSVILLE KEVIN HARRIS................................3:28:43....................................COCOA ROBERTO MIXCO...........................3:28:52...................MERRITT ISALND CARRIE BAILLY...............................3:30:20...............WEST MELBOURNE CHRISTIE WILLIAMS.......................3:31:42..........................MELBOURNE ANTHONY MAZZA...........................3:35:34..........................MELBOURNE ANDREW ADAMS............................3:37:19.......................... ROCKLEDGE PATRICIA BOORDE.........................3:38:43............................... PALM BAY JAMES BOORDE.............................3:38:45............................... PALM BAY LORNA MAZZA................................3:39:14..........................MELBOURNE CRYSTAL TOWNSEND,..................3:44:06............................ TITUSVILLE DAVID THOMPSON.........................3:49:48...............MELBOURNE

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The Pregnant Runner

By Richard C. Wilson, DPM Melbourne Podiatry Associates

Is running safe during pregnancy? Will it harm the mother? Or the baby? These are questions that have created controversy during recent years. Indeed, in the early 90’s, running during pregnancy was discouraged due to elevation of heart rate thought to be harmful to the fetus. Now, however, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has stated that running during pregnancy is safe and, that, with certain restrictions, exercise during pregnancy is recommended.

If a woman runs regularly before pregnancy, she can usually continue it during pregnancy.

However, if a woman is not already a runner, pregnancy is not the time to start. In that case, alternative exercises such as walking or swimming should be considered.

The benefits of running during pregnancy are many. These include: prevention of gestational diabetes (diabetes arising during pregnancy); prevention of excessive weight gain; reducing backaches, constipation, bloating, and swelling; improvement of posture; improvement of mood; improvement of sleep; increasing energy; promotion of muscle tone, strength, and endurance; easier labor; and faster recovery after delivery.

There are two things that pregnant runners need to be concerned about: overheating (especially in the first trimester), and falling (particularly in the second and third trimesters).

BREVARD ZOO FUN RUNs

Overheating and dehydration can be prevented by staying inside on hot, humid days and by drinking plenty of water. Wear comfortable clothing that will help the body remain cool.

During pregnancy, certain hormones cause the body’s ligaments to become relaxed. This makes joints more mobile and more prone to injury. Additionally, the extra weight in the front of the body during pregnancy shifts the center of gravity, stressing the lower back and causing imbalance which can lead to falling. It is important to avoid slippery surfaces and uneven terrain. If you do start to fall, try to fall sideways or land on hands and knees, not on the abdomen.

The ligaments of the feet also relax in pregnancy, so it is important to wear a very supportive shoe. A properly-fitted sports bra is also important to protect the breasts.

If any of the following symptoms occur, stop running and contact your obstetrician: vaginal bleeding; dizziness; feeling faint; increased shortness of breath; chest pain; headache; muscle weakness; calf pain or swelling; uterine contractions; decreased fetal movement; or fluid leaking from the vagina.

After delivery, it is important to begin a period of walking before resuming running. Usually, running can be resumed after the six-week postpartum check-up. If there were delivery complications, or if the delivery was a Caesarian section, it may take longer to resume running. Your obstetri-

Meerkat Mosey 3K is one of our shorter races. It’s great for the enThere are only three races left in the 2013-2014 Running Zone Race tire family and the registration fees Series! The Brevard Zoo’s Meerkat help to raise money for the Brevard Mosey 3K is scheduled for Saturday Zoo. After the race, Pizza Gallery morning, February 15th! To help and Grill will serve an awesome prepare you and the animals, we breakfast and then plan on visiting will have 2 fun runs/walks at the the zoo as all registrants receive Brevard Zoo. The purpose of the 50% off admission on race day. runs/walks is to help the animals get used to people running through Newton Form Clinic their territory prior to race day. The Saturday, February 8th at runs are scheduled for Wednes12pm (free), lasts about an hour. day, February 5th and 12th Our Newton rep will conduct the at 5:00pm. We will be running clinic and have shoes available for and walking the actual 1.8 mile race course and supply cold drinks demo during the clinic and to run afterwards. afterwards. The Brevard Zoo’s

Pregnancy and running can peacefully co-exist using common sense.

cian has the final say as to when to run.

In summary, most women can safely run

during pregnancy, provided that they follow the previously-mentioned recommendations and maintain close communication with their obstetrician.

Dr. Wilson, a Melbourne native and Florida Gator,

earned his doctorate degree from the Illinois College of podiatric Medicine in Chicago. After completing a surgical residence in Chicago, Dr. Wilson returned to Melbourne where he has been practicing with Melbourne Podiatry Associates for 30 years. The good doctor is passionate about his profession; running – a sport in which he has reveled for more than 45 years – and writing, particularly about all things running and foot related.

Spike Night with Nike

February 13th from 6-8pm 20% discount for all student athletes. Gift with purchase of Nike spikes Team Participation Contest- best represented team wins a Track & Field prize pack worth over $400!

EVENTS COMING UP: Gecko Club Fun Run & Social

February 25th 6-8pm Join us at City Tropics in Indialantic for a 2-4 mile run through the neighborhoods finishing with a party on the deck and bar. We will serve snacks and have raffle prizes Brooks Transcend for Gecko Club members. Not a Launch Party member?? Join today and enjoy February 15th from the benefits of this fun club! An10:00am-5:00pm. Gift with pur- nual Adult memberships are $40, chase, raffle for 1 free pair kids under 12 are $15.

Adidas Demo RunThursday Night Fun Run February 20th at 5:30pm

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Excalibur 10-Miler Promises Medieval Fun

By Mark DeCotis

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The field for the inaugural running of the Excalibur 10-Mile Run/Walk set for 7 a.m. March 2 is 70% full for the special "armour" shirts.

Organizers Don and Denise Piercy, who have devised a number of Medieval-themed rewards, perks and just plain fun happenings expect a field of about 1,500 participants on the Viera course.

The race begins and ends at Race Village Central at Viera High School, 6103 Stadium Parkway. The course includes the two-mile dirt road Powerline Drive that is normally closed to the public on the Duda & Sons land.

The entry fee is $80 until race day. All finishers will receive a metal crown with overall and age group winners receiving scale model metal Excalibur swords.

Other perks include: n The first 1,500 registrants will receive a special edition Excalibur 'Armor' race shirt.

Participants who sign up after 1,500 will still receive a long sleeved technical race shirt, but a solid color. n Two randomly selected finishers will be crowned Prince and Princess. n Volunteers in period costumes including jesters, maidens, knights, princes, princesses and others.

n THY ROYAL FEAST in the square to include meat and Mead (wine) and ale with showing of race number. In addition, join the rest of your fellow knights/maidens for "round table pizzas" from Viera Pizza and chicken legs. n Entry into the square will be available for purchase by spectators for $5, cash only. n Best Camelot Costume Contest. n Pace Teams to help you reach your goal. n 5-Mile Relay Teams available (two participants, 10 miles total).

For complete information visit http://excaliburrun.com

Saturday, February 15th, 2014 7:00am – No Monkey Business 7:35am – Scenic Route, Brevard Zoo This 1.8-mile course offers plenty of animal viewing opportunities and the chance to spend a fun day at the Zoo for 50% of the entry fee* • Check out Zoo Animals during the Run/Walk • Fun Meerkat Awards • 50% Off Admission for All Participants on Race Day* • Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kid's Run • Breakfast catered by Pizza Gallery & Grill!

• Benefits Brevard Zoo • Random Giveaway of one day Disney Tickets and 1 hotel night stay for two!

All participants will receive crown awards.

*Must show participant's race number for discounts to Zoo.

Excalibur 10 Miler Volunteers are still needed for course marshals and clean up crew. Please sign up at www.excaliburrun.com

Transcend Launch Party

men's Transcend

Saturday, Feb. 15th, 2014 10:00am – 5:00pm Gift with purchase & raffle for a free pair of Transcend!

Women's Transcend

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Clusener, Donner Lead Series Standings Heading into the Meerkat Mosey 3K

By Mark DeCotis

Peter Clusener and Kaitlin Donner lead the overall Male and Female standings respectively heading into the Meerkat Mosey 3K, the fifth of the seven 2013-2014 Running Zone Race Series events.

The Meerkat 3K (1.8 miles) is set for Feb. 15 at the Brevard Zoo in Viera with two starting times – 7 a.m. for No Monkey Business (a finishing time of less than 20 minutes) and The Scenic Route (finishing time of more than 20 minutes) at 7:35 a.m.

The last two series races this season are the April 5 Pirate Plunder 2-Mile at 6:30 p.m. in Downtown Melbourne and the 7 a.m. May 10 Run for the Gecko Hawaiian Luau 5K at the Wickham Park Pavilion in Melbourne.

For complete information on all series races visit www.runningzone.com or call the store at 321-751-8890.

Clusener has won two of the four races to date – the season-opening Firecracker 5K and the Ghostly Gecko 5K and scored 90 and 80 points in the I Run for Pizza Football Kickoff 5K and the Jingle Bells 2-Miler respectively, for 370 points.

He leads second-place Andrew Cacciatore by 110. Three runners – Kyle Butler, Michael Fisher and Zeke Zauner – are tied

for third with 150 points.

For her part Donner has been the top female finisher in all four series races, racking up 400 points. Beth Mihlebach is second at 340. Melissa Taylor is third at 230, Kim Hunger fourth at 220

and Christina Hamilton and Julie Hannah are tied for fifth at 130.

Shane Streufert leads the Male Masters standings with 400 points thanks to four victories. Joe Hultgren is second at 300, Doug Butler is third at 170, Art Anderson, 53, is fourth at 150 and Richard Davis, 40, fifth at 150.

Cathy Friedel leads the Female Masters standings. Tracy Dutra and Betsy Butler are tied for second at 230. Lori Kruger is fourth at 170 and Robin Hernandez is fifth at 160.

Team Running Zone, thanks to four top finishes, leads the team standings at 400.

Team Long Doggers is second at 360. Harris is third at 310, Set Goals Not Limits is fourth at 260 and RoadRunners fifth at 210.

Indian Harbour Montessori is first in school participation with 50 points. Spessard Holland Elementary and the West Melbourne School for Science are tied for second at 22 and Brevard Academy for Individual Excellence is fourth with 16 while Ascension Catholic School and Manatee Elementary are tied with 11.

For complete standings for all age groups visit www.runningzone.com/series/ race_results

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Corporate 5K Team Captains' – Bring Your Game

By Mark DeCotis

The next step in the planning and execution of the March 13 Corporate 5K is the 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 12 Captains’ Meeting at Running Zone.

Event co-organizer Denise Piercy expects 70 teams for this year’s race up from 50 in 2013. Also, a field of as many as 1,200 runners and walkers could traverse the course that runs parallel to Melbourne International Airport.

The Running Zone Foundation event will be

hosted by and start and finish at FIT Aviation.

The event’s Packet Pick-Up Party is set for 6 p.m. March 11 at Running Zone with the race The March 13 Corporate 5K presents runners the opportunity to not only test their fitness but also have a good time during and after the race.

set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13.

The theme for the fourth annual race is “Improve the bottom line, shrink the waistline, see you at the finish line.”

FLORIDA TODAY Communications and Health First Health Plans are presenters for the event that benefits the United Way.

Designed to promote health and fitness among Brevard County companies and their employees, this workplace fitness program starts with an eight-week Fit n’ Fun Training Program and concludes with the race.

Highlights are: n Get Started (Eight-Week Training Program) Fit n’ Fun Training Program Provided (Jan. 17 –

March 14) n Awesome Office Party (St. Patty’s Day theme) n Celebrate with co-workers, family and friends n Free T-shirt to all run walk finishers n Create a team, identify a team captain and sign up individuals to your company team. n Registration must be through a corporate sponsor. n The price per team member is $23 until March 1. It increases to $28 starting March 1 until the day before the race. There is no race day registration.

For more information call Running Zone at 321-751-8890 or email info@runningzone.com.

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Why I Run: Steve Hedgespeth

By Mark DeCotis

West Melbourne’s Steve Hedgespeth, 35, has been a longtime, successful competitor on the Space Coast running scene.

A systems engineer with degrees from the University of Maryland and Florida Tech, Hedgespeth is husband to Kelly and father to Kara, 7, and Colin, 5. He enjoys his running for several reasons.

I’m much more consistent running in the morning...

– Steve Hedgespeth keep me sane. I take the kids out in the jogger stroller about once a week or so.

Why do I run? I began running in high

school. I wanted to be on a sports team and wasn’t really good enough to participate in any other sport. The cross country and track teams didn’t cut anybody. I really enjoyed improving my times and competing throughout high school and college. I still enjoy competing, but these days running is more about stress relief and enjoying the great Florida weather.

Where do I run and why? Out of con-

venience, most of my weekday runs are from my house in West Melbourne. I really enjoy running over the Melbourne Causeway and through the beachside neighborhoods on the weekends. I also cross train at the gym a couple of times a week.

When do I run and why? I run in the

morning. I used to run in the evening after work, but my training was pretty inconsistent because things would always come up or I’d

Worst running experience you learned the most from? I’ve been running for more

Steve Hedgespeth

be too exhausted to get in a good workout at the end of the day. I’m much more consistent running in the morning, but I’m not really a morning person. Those first couple of miles during early morning runs can be a little tough, but I usually feel pretty good by the end of it.

With whom do I run? I usually run by

myself. It gives me time to think or just let my mind go blank for a while, which helps

than 20 years and haven’t had too many bad experiences. The one thing that really stands out in my mind is the 2003 Boston Marathon. My wife and parents made the trip to support me for the race. We wanted to see the city, but not do anything too strenuous the day before the race. We decided to take a whale watching cruise. I ended up getting really seasick and was unable to eat hardly anything for almost a full day before the race. To make things worse, the weather on race day was hot and I started way too fast.

I’ve run a lot of hard races, but that one was the only one where I needed medical attention afterwards. It also still stands as my personal worst marathon time, but the overall Boston experience was incredible and I look forward to running it again one day.

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15 Running Zone The Starting Line From MP: What is the best product out there

to help or counteract chafing while running?

Got a question about common running problems, shoes, aches & pains, racing, chili, beer, or animal crackers? (well, mainly the first 4) Send an email to pete@runningzone.com or tweet @runningzonefl with #askpete. Each month we will feature some of the questions and answers in our “Ask Pete” column.

From AB: Ok, I know everyone and every

situation is different but generally what shoe would you suggest for a neutral runner with a high arch and a neuroma?

The best ever for me was a pair of Pearl Izumi’s which I still have but they no longer make. They are really, really old but when desperate I pull them out. The Glycerin are pretty good. Thanks for any recommendation!

Wow, way to start the column off with a tough one! Going in blind to pick the perfect shoe is quite a challenge but here we go!

To solve this problem I would say thislet’s look at what you described your foot as and check out some choices that way. If you have been using shoes from the neutral/ cushion category I would say stick there. For a high-arch runner, I would recommend a neutral shoe with a higher instep or possibly an additional arch support orthotic. For a neuroma, you’ll want a wide toe box and a lot of cushioning in the forefoot, and possible an orthotic with some added metatarsal support.

As for specific shoes, a few that fit that description would be the New Balance 1080, Brooks Glycerin, Adidas Energy Boost and the Nike Vomero. The Spenco Total Support insert has a semi-rigid arch support system, and more importantly, added metatarsal support to relieve any forefoot pressure. Another option for inserts would be the Aetrex L405, which offers metatarsal support and a little more padding than the Spenco Total Support. ..........................................................................

From GK: While I'm running it feels like my

calfskin tightens up to the point I have to stop on some of my runs. It seems to happen more often when I run on a tread mill. Do you have any suggestions or solutions to remedy this issue? I hate that now have the lung capacity but have to hold out due to this problem. Any feedback is appreciated.

As far as calf tightness goes, it’s usually either:

A) a muscle cramp B) general muscle tightness C) muscle fatigue or D) a new or re-aggravated injury (strain)

I would recommend proper hydration and electrolyte replenishment, getting a good dynamic warm-up and stretch before the run, static stretching after the run, and possibly some type of massage tool and/or compression sock or sleeve. A compression sock/ sleeve will not necessarily prevent an injury, but it will aid in a quicker warm-up and provide some performance benefits as well.

As for the treadmill aspect, many people feel that you take less impact when running on a treadmill vs. the road, but that shouldn't really have any impact on calf tightness, especially if you are not utilizing the elevation feature.

In general, anything that doesn't improve after 10 days of "self-treatment" should probably get checked out. Obviously, everyone's body and situation are different (and pain tolerance as well) so I would suggest monitoring the situation and see what happens.

Unfortunately this is a problem that many runners (new and experienced) suffer with. It can be an incredible painful and sometimes embarrassing injury. Any type of anti-friction agent should prevent chafingeven if you aren’t having any trouble now it can be worth applying proactively.

For men, it’s typically the underarms,

between the legs, on the feet, and nipples (not kidding). For women, it’s usually between the legs, on the feet and along the bust/sports bra line.

Non-cotton, moisture-wicking performance apparel will help prevent chafing.

There are a lot of other products out there right now, the main two being SportShield by 2Toms and Body Glide. SportShield is available in a roll-on tube and in towlettes, while Body Glide comes in roll-on sticks in a variety of formulas. As with anything else- try it out and see what works for you (before race day of course) and give us some feedback! ..........................................................................

From KS: I have a question for the expert!

I haven't been running that long, but I have always had an issue with this. My question is: What is the primary cause of side stitches?

And how do you avoid it? Thank you!

Great question! In the words of my high school coach, “It means you’re weak. Run faster.” In the real world, the causes can range from fatigue and/or muscle weakness, dehydration, or your stomach just being too full (or filled with the wrong stuff- see the chili and beer section).

New runners may experience side stitches more frequently experienced runners.

When running, labored or rapid breathing causes the lungs to expand and press down on the diaphragm, causing it to spasm. As your body adapts to training, breathing becomes less labored and problem should become less frequent and hopefully go away all together.

Stop running (or slow down) and take long, slow deep breaths while stretching with both arms extended. Bend sideways at the waist to each side- not just the one causing the problem – and hold for 15-20 seconds per side.

Repeat this as necessary.

Getting a good warm-up and the right nutritional mix will help prevent them in the future but sometimes it will happen no matter what.

Thanks for all the emails, keep ‘em coming!

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2 I RUN FOR PIZZA FOOTBALL KICKOFF 5K, Saturday, August 10th, 7:00 am at The Avenue in Viera ■ Support your Favorite Football Team on Race Day ■ Awesome Pizza and Football Awards ■ Special Award for the Most Supported Football Team!

■ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids’ Run ■ Tailgate Party after race catered by Pizza Gallery & Grill!

■ Benefits Suntree/Viera Youth Football & Cheerleading League, & WEGO Ministries ■ Random giveaway of NFL Football Tickets (any Florida Team) plus 1 Hotel night stay for two!

FIRECRACKER 5K, Thursday, July 4th, 7:00am at the Liberty Bell Museum (across from Holmes Regional on Hickory St.) ■ Start the race with the ringing of a replica of the Liberty Bell ■ American Flags to all Finishers ■ Most Patriotic Costume Contest ■ Special awards to top Local Hero Teams (Military/Fire/Police)!

■ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids' Run ■ Breakfast catered by Suntree Café II ■ Honor America Parade after the race ■ Benefits Honor America ■ Random giveaway of one iPad!

Our 2013-2014 Series:

Health First Health Plans and Running Zone Foundation welcome you to the 9th annual Running Zone Foundation Race Series. This year’s Series offers seven fun and family-friendly events including four 5Ks, one 3K and two 2-milers.

We offer these shorter distances to promote participation among both walkers and runners of all ages and abilities.

And, knowing that being part of a team can provide a sense of camaraderie and extra encouragement, we offer team awards in two categories for each race as well as the overall series.

Our Team Challenge lets any five friends, family members and/or co-workers enjoy the fun of competing together against other teams in the same category.

The School Team Challenge provides fitness and increased self-esteem for those 14 and under. More than 1500 children in elementary and middle school have participated this season and Running Zone can help your school develop a walking or running program for your students. Parents and teachers can form an open team under the school name.

Team division details appear later in this brochure or can be found in the Running Zone Race Series section of our website at www.runningzone.com/series/

6 PIRATE PLUNDER 2 MILER, Saturday, April 5th, 6:30 pm at Meg O’Malley’s ■ Best Pirate Costume Awards ■ Fun Pirate Awards ■ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids' Run ■ Great Pirate Party at Meg O’Malley’s after the race!

■ Benefits Cocoa High School Track & Field Program and the Children's Hunger Project Backpack Program.

■ Random giveaway a 3-day cruise for 2 to the Bahamas out of Port Canaveral!

7 RUN FOR THE GECKO HAWAIIAN LUAU 5K, Saturday, May 10th, 7:00 am at BCC/Wickham Park Pavilion ■ Hawaiian Luau with hula dancers!

■ Festive Leis for all Finishers ■ Dress in your favorite Hawaiian Attire ■ Fun Gecko Awards ■ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids’ Run ■ Hawaiian Breakfast catered by Pizza Gallery & Grill!

■ Benefits Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training!

■ Random giveaway of a paddleboard from Paddleboard House!

*Must show participant’s race number for discounts to the Zoo.

5 BREVARD ZOO’S MEERKAT MOSEY 3K, Saturday, February 15th at the Zoo (7:00 am – No Monkey Business, 7:35 am – Scenic Route at the Brevard Zoo) ■ Check out Zoo Animals during the Run/Walk ■ Fun Meerkat Awards ■ 50% Off Admission for All Participants on Race Day* ■ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids' Run ■ Breakfast catered by Pizza Gallery & Grill!

■ Benefits Brevard Zoo ■ Random giveaway of one day Disney Tickets and 1 Hotel night stay for two!

4 JINGLE BELL 2 MILER, Saturday, December 21st, 5:45 pm at the Satellite Beach Library ■ Santa Hats to the 1st 500 Entrants ■ Jingle Bells for Everyone’s Shoes ■ Best Holiday Costume and Fun Stocking Awards ■ Santa Arrival on Fire Truck ■ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids' Run ■ Food provided by Long Doggers!

■ Benefits M Town Track Club – Gowins Youth Foundation ■ Random giveaway LCD TV!

3 GHOSTLY GECKO 5K, Saturday, October 19th, 6:30 pm at the Eau Gallie Civic Center ■ Best Halloween Costume Contest ■ Halloween Goodie Bags to All Finishers ■ Fun Ghostly Gecko Awards ■ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids' Run ■ Food provided by Squid Lips!

■ Awards ceremony following all races on Squid Lips beach ■ Benefits J. Kyle Braid Scholarship Program ■ Random giveaway of Halloween Horror Night Tickets & 1 Hotel night stay for two!

($21.43 per race versus $28.00) (before Race Day) (before Race Day) (Race Day) (Race Day) (No Race day registration)

$15.00 ($20 Race Day)

Corporate/Organizational Group Rate: Put together a group of 10 or more participants and receive a group rate.

Call Running Zone for more details.

**Children 12 years old or under will receive a cotton shirt. You may upgrade to a technical shirt by electing an individual or team registration.

(Youth Medium & Adult Small sizing only in cotton)

Kid’s Registration:**

*Receive a $46.00 discount for signing up for all seven races in the series at once. Must be received by July 3rd, one day prior to the start of the 2013-2014 series.

Series Registration: $150.00* Individual Registration: $28.00 Gecko Club Members: $25.00 Individual Registration: $31.00 Gecko Club Members: $28.00 Team/School Registration: $25.00

Fees (Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.)

Please use the back page of this brochure to register for any of Running Zone Foundation Race Series races. Registration is also available online at www.runningzone.com/series. Day of race registration opens 1 hour before all races. Late registration closes 10 minutes before each race begins. Award ceremony will begin immediately following each race.

Please mail all registration forms to: Running Zone, 3696 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935 Make checks or money orders payable to: Running Zone.

Registration

School Participation Awards: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Plaques

Overall Male & Female $1000 CASH & Free Entry to the 2014-2015 Race Series 2nd Place Overall Male $500 CASH & Free Entry to the & Female Winners 2014-2015 Race Series 3rd Place Overall Male $350 CASH & Free Entry to the & Female Winners 2014-2015 Race Series Top Male & Female $250 CASH & Free Entry Masters Winners to the 2014-2015 Race Series Age Group Male & $100 Gift Certificate to Running Female First Place Zone Age Group Male & $50 Gift Certificate to Running Female Second Place Zone Age Group Male & $25 Gift Certificate to Running Female Third Place Zone Team Awards: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Plaques

Series Awards

Being a part of a team can be very rewarding. All you need is a minimum of 5 people (1 person of the opposite sex) that want to be part of the team. Everyone on the team saves $3.00 on the entry fees and you may be able to start training together for one or all of the upcoming races.

All races provide participants with awesome technical (moisture wicking/non-cotton) tee shirts, Chronotrack timing and a festive post-race party. In addition, there will be a guest appearance by Zippy, our Gecko mascot, to start each of the free kids’ runs and to help with the awards presentation. Our standard overall and age group awards will be presented for each race along with door prizes and giveaways.

There is a $10,000 purse in prizes and gift certificates for the top series finishers.

9-11 35-39 65-69

12-14 40-44 70-74

15-19 45-49 75-79

20-24 50-54 80+

25-29 55-59

The standings after each race will be calculated and displayed on Running Zone’s website at www.runningzone.com/series/

Standings

Scoring will be based on 6 races. If you participate in all 7 events, your lowest score will be dropped.

Note: Your age group for the Series is determined by your age in the first series event in which you participate in during the season.

At the end of the series, individuals who accumulate the most points receive awesome cash, gift certificates and prizes, and are recognized by Running Zone in June 2014.

Race Drop

The first 10 runners/walkers overall will receive 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, and 10 points in the open competition. The first 10 runners/walkers within each age group will receive 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 point in their age group competition.

Scoring & Points

8 & Under 30-34 60-64

Standard Race Series Age Divisions

Series races are scored for runners and walkers in all age categories. Participants in the series must complete a minimum of FOUR series races to be eligible for the series awards.

Eligibility

Gather your family, friends and co-workers! Teams must participate in at least four series races to be eligible for the series award.

Awards will be given to the top three teams. Each team consists of at least five members with one of the members being the opposite sex. The top four of the same sex and the 1st member of the opposite sex will be scored.

School Team Challenge: (Elementary and Middle Schools Only) An award will be given to the top three elementary or middle schools that have the largest participation. The School Team Challenge applies to each race as well as the series. Schools must participate in at least four series races to be eligible for the series award. Students only count towards participation challenge. Parents and teachers can form an open team.

(No Team Race Day Registration)

Team Competition

Start A Team

Amenities

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FOUNDATION

A Running & Walking Club “Not Just for Lizards”

Promoting fitness & healthy, active lifestyles.

Membership includes:

● $25.00 Off Coupon* on any purchase of $75.00 or more

to Running Zone ● Brooks Technical (not cotton) Gecko Club Tee-Shirt ● Gu or Powergel ● Laminated Gecko Club Membership Card ● Monthly Newsletter and periodic email bulletins ● Weekly Fun Runs / Walks – FREE ● 10% Off All Running Zone Merchandise (all year long) ● Discounts from other area businesses partnering with Gecko Club ● $3.00 Off All Running Zone Foundation Race Series Races ● 10% Off All Training Programs offered

Membership Options & Pricing Annual Membership Plan – $40.00 Kid’s Plan* (12 & Under) – $15.00 *$25.00 Off Coupon excludes Kid’s Plan

For more information contact: Running Zone Gecko Club, 3696 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935 Call 321-751-8890 or visit www.RunningZone.com

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