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VOLUME 6, ISSUE 2 • FEBRUARY 2015 •

PAGE 12 DISNEY WORLD MARATHON & HALF-MARATHON LOCAL RESULTS

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Q&A WITH EXCALIBUR 10 MILER INAGURAL WINNERS STEVE HEDGESPETH & MEREDITH VAN VEEN

2 RUNNING ZONE THE STARTING LINE DON & DENISE’S DEN

Valentine's Day Inspires Love & Running Reading this month’s newsletter’s "Why I Run" feature on Marion and Skip Oswald and how running brought them together got us to thinking.

With Valentine’s Day approaching no month is more appropriate to have visions of love and running.

IN THIS ISSUE: The 5th Annual FLORIDA TODAY Corporate 5K Combines Camaraderie & Team Building Activities............... 3 Save the Date: Corp 5K Team Captain's Meeting..................... 3 Running Zone February Special... 3 Disney World Marathon & Half Marathon Local Results............... 4 Gecko Club February Special...... 4 Track & Field Spike Night........... 7 Ladies' Night: Brooks Fashion Show............................ 8

❤ It’s sharing that early morning run with your significant other or your closest friend or friends as the dawn kisses the horizon. ❤ It’s that priceless post-run feeling that wraps you in its gentle, loving embrace and brings that well-earned smile to your face as you slip into your morning or afternoon nap – when you’re not at work. ❤ It’s the feeling of finishing a run soaked to the skin from the pouring rain and knowing a warm shower awaits. ❤ It’s that first cool swig of water or sports drink after a hot, grueling summer run.

New Products at Running Zone.... 9 Employee Spotlight: Meet Katie Dermody................................. 10 The Next Steps........................ 10 New Balance February Special... 10 Why I Run: George "Skip" & Marion Oswald....................... 11 Space Coast Marathon & Half-Marathon Online Registration Open..................................... 11 Brevard Zoo Zebra Zoom 3K Features Unique Course............ 12 Meet the New Improved Zippy... 12 Q&A With Excalibur 10 Miler Inagural Winners Steve Hedgespeth & Meredith Van Veen................ 13

With Valentine’s Day approaching no month is more appropriate to have visions of love and running.

❤ It’s the feeling of stepping into your new shoes for the first time. ❤ It’s that wonderful, magical, once-in-alifetime feeling of accomplishment of crossing the finish line of the event for which you have trained for months. ❤ It’s enjoying the places the sport can take you both physically and spiritually. ❤ It’s the camaraderie and the competition. ❤ It’s giving everything you have to beat your most daunting opponent – yourself – and then reveling in the accomplishment. ❤ It’s leafing through last year’s running diary or calendar and saying to yourself: “I really did do that didn’t I.” ❤ It’s the post-run or post-race beer and bull sessions where every accomplishment like every fish ever caught gets bigger and better with time.

Everyone knows and no one complains because everyone eventually earns the right to exaggerate. ❤ It’s running along the seashore or through freshly fallen snow or through the mountains’ mist. ❤ A tailwind.

There are many, many more gifts running gives us each and every day. They are gifts of the heart, gifts of the mind, gifts that allow us to improve our lives and the lives of countless others.

Volunteers Needed for Excalibur 10 Miler................... 13

Happy Valentine’s Day.

Gecko Club Fun Run & Yoga Class.............................. 13 Lactic Acid: A Pain in the Muscle?.................................. 14 Excalibur 10 Miler Registration Form....................................... 15 Running Zone Foundation Race Series Registration............ 17 2014-15 Running Zone Foundation Race Series Calendar............... 19 Gecko Club Registration Form..... 20

Tracy and Andy Dutra met while running here in Melbourne.

Newsletter design by All Media Graphics. Visit us at www.AMGfla.com.

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The 5th Annual FLORIDA TODAY Corporate 5K Combines Camaraderie & Team Building Activities

By Mark DeCotis Office parties and exercise don’t often go together but in this case they do.

The 5th Annual FLORIDA TODAY Corporate 5K is billed as Brevard County’s largest outdoor office party combining the 5K with camaraderie, team building activities and beer.

And participants get a head start on St. Patrick’s Day. The event is set for 6:45 p.m.

March 12 at FIT Aviation at the Melbourne International Airport.

More than 60 companies were represented in 2014 and 951 runners and walkers took times. Brad Daszynski of DRS was the overall winner while Health First’s Kim Hunger was the overall female winner.

Team awards were presented in 16 different categories.

Mike Acosta of Viera Pizza was the male CEO winner while Elizabeth Donaldson of Coastal Rose Runners captured the female CEO title.

The event benefits United Way. “Corporate 5K is a unique race among the many racing and athletic events that are held in Brevard County because this event is focused on specifically companies and organizations for camaraderie and team spirit along with health and fitness and supporting a great local cause,” said Laura K Sanchez,

When lots of local companies come together in Brevard County, we can make an impact on health and the community through the event and giving back to United Way of Brevard.

– LAURA K. SANCHEZ Running Zone Foundation events manager.

“When lots of local companies come together in Brevard County, we can make an impact on health and the community through the event and giving back to United Way of Brevard.”

To compete a team has to have at least four people and has to be under a business, organization, corporation or club. No individuals. There are friends and family of employees or members but they are only counted in the largest participation not the timing and scoring of teams.

Race organizers hope for 75 teams to participate. Additional parking this year is courtesy of General Electric.

For complete information on participating in the event visit http://brevardcorporate5k. com/

HIS & HERS SPECIAL

20% OFF SPORTS BRAS & MEN’S SHORTS (EXLUDES ENELL)

2ND THURSDAY FUN RUNS END AT

Florida Today brought a strong team of participants to the 2013 Corporate 5K.

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Disney World Marathon & Half-Marathon Local Results

By Mark DeCotis

Results of Brevard County runners in the Disney World Marathon and Half-Marathon that were part of the Jan. 7-11 Disney Marathon Weekend.

Source: http://trackshack.com/disneysports/results/wdw/wdw15/

Disney World Marathon Cape Canaveral 2088 ..... SHAWN SCHAFFNER .....4:07:19 3673 ..... ANDREA SCHAFFNER ....4:29:33 3724 ..... ERIC BISSONNETTE .......4:30:15 Cocoa 1712 ..... CHRISTINA MITSAKOS....4:00:15 3760 ..... JAYNE GOEHMANN.......4:30:42 10296 ... STEPHEN CURTIS ...........5:39:16 13502 ... JUDD SPITZER ................6:11:05 13662 ... ERIN LAUSCHER.............6:12:27 16631 ... KEVIN HARRIS ...............6:43:41 Cocoa Beach 5319 ..... STEVE HARRINGTON......4:48:12 6111 ..... WILLIAM GREGOR..........4:56:21 11498 ... ZOFIA VINCENT ...........5:50:55 13100 ... DAX BEHREND...............6:06:52 13105 ... KRIS BEHREND...............6:06:52 14578 ... MEGAN HECHT ............6:21:37 14582 ... IVAN VINCENT...............6:21:38 17613 ... JOHN RICE ....................6:54:32 Grant-Valkaria 15283 ... JERRY DAVIS .................6:29:12

Indialantic 290 ....... DANIEL KIRK ..................3:21:59 11063 ... CHARLEE ANZALONE.....5:47:11 13032 ... APRIL CANTWELL ..........6:05:57 15021 ... ANGELA WONG ..........6:26:09 Indian Harbour Beach 2952 ..... NICK COWLES...............4:20:07 Melbourne 65 ......... BRIAN LAIL.....................3:00:16 138 ....... JOSEPH DREHER ............3:10:15 943 ....... JAMIE SANCARTIER .......3:45:47 1009 ..... BLAKE VAHLSING ...........3:47:42 1724 ..... JEFF HATHAWAY ............4:00:22 2046 ..... MELANIE TURNER .........4:06:28 4108 ..... CHAD BECKER................4:34:50 4600 ..... ROBERT SHATTUCK.........4:40:28 5856 ..... THERESA CHAU .............4:53:43 5994 ..... JAC COIL.......................4:55:17 6164 ..... WILLIAM ROSE...............4:56:51 6447 ..... SEBASTIAN ARAVENA 4:59:33 6826 ..... LIZ WHITE......................5:03:35 8065 ..... REBECCA DIPATRI ...........5:17:17 9680 ..... HERNAN ROJAS ...........5:33:11 10291 ... DALE MEEHL...................5:39:12

Melbourne’s Navin R. Itwaru. On the left was a previous visit to Disney World where Goofy saw his Disney Marathon shirt and gave him a challenge to run a half- and full marathon. On the right is Itwaru honoring his word by completing Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge at January’s Disney World Marathon weekend.

10380 ... PATRICIA LUCAS.............5:40:09 10691 .... SHALIN COMPTON ........................ 5:43:23 10780 .... JANET ERLACHER............................ 5:44:22 12417 .... MARTHA MITCHELL ......................... 5:59:42 12899 .... STEVE PETTY .................................. 6:04:40 12943 .... PHYLLIS PETROCHKO ...................... 6:05:04 13166 .... INOCENCIO MONTOYA................. 6:07:22 14302 .... JOSEPH WERNER ........................... 6:35:20 15885 .... AUSTIN WEEKS .............................. 6:35:48 16124 .... DAN MOISAND ............................. 6:38:41 16731 .... TOM LISKA .................................... 6:44:35 17087 .... PAT KIESSELBACH............................ 6:48:42 17105 .... ANTHONY FIGAROLA..................... 6:48:57 17606 .... GAIL WISEMAN.............................. 6:54:26 17607 .... DAVID THOMPSON ........................ 6:54:27 17763 .... PAUL REGENCIA ............................. 6:56:47 17901 .... MARJORIE ZACKHEIM .................... 6:58:14 18061 .... NAVIN ITWARU............................... 7:00:26 18288 .... MICHAEL CZERNEC ........................ 7:03:40 18877 .... TAMI CAMPBELL ............................ 7:12:13 19221 .... LORNA MAZZA............................... 7:17:03 19800 .... LYNN WILLIAMS.............................. 7:33:16 19932 .... CARA COOPER ............................. 7:46:54 19963 .... KATHLEEN REDDY .......................... 8:07:35 Merritt Island 1540 ...... MICHAEL MCCAUSLIN..................... 3:58:01 3647 ..... GARY GANIBAN ........................... 4:29:20 5054 ...... CINDY WERLING............................ 4:45:43 6576 ...... BENJAMIN GURNEY ....................... 5:00:58 7080 ...... KATHRYN KOONTZ......................... 5:06:30 8576 ...... SEAN MICHAELS............................. 5:22:19 10945 .... RONALD NORRIS............................ 5:46:00 12513 .... MICHAEL VINJE .............................. 6:00:45 12971 .... PAMELA MILBURN............................ 6:05:26 14095 .... GIANNINA MIXCO......................... 6:16:38 14456 .... ELIZABETH GMEREK......................... 6:20:35

15115 .... HEATHER MOWAD ......................... 6:27:17 16056 .... ANNE-MARIE MILBURN.................... 6:37:54 16412 .... KELLY HASKINS .............................. 6:41:52 16419 .... LISA KERCSMAR.............................. 6:41:54 17194 .... RICHARD KOONTZ ......................... 6:49:58 17235 .... KATRINA LUCAS.............................. 6:50:22 18934 .... SUZANNE JOHNSON .................... 7:12:45 19346 .... LOUISE BEHL-HILL............................. 7:19:22 19498 .... KEN HILL......................................... 7:23:00 Mims 9877 ...... LACY TAYLOR.................................. 5:35:13 Palm Bay 4064 ...... KARA ANDRESKI............................. 4:34:17 4512 ...... MATTHEW MCKEE ......................... 4:39:26 4585 ...... JASON WHITE ............................... 4:40:18 4614 ...... STEVEN MALLON............................ 4:40:38 5614 ...... CHARLES PEARSON......................... 4:51:10 8181 ...... KIMBERLY ANSELMO....................... 5:18:21 8337 ...... JEFFREY TAYLOR............................... 5:19:58 9930 ...... PATRICIA JOHNSON........................ 5:35:50 10184 .... MICHELLE COREY ........................... 5:38:18 10931 .... JENNIFER ANSELMO ...................... 5:45:50 10980 .... BILL FLOYD ..................................... 5:46:20 11268 .... ANDREW STILL ............................... 5:48:58 12350 .... ED LEAMAN.................................... 5:58:55 12698 .... NATALIE DORFELD ......................... 6:02:25 14350 .... RYAN WESTERVELT.......................... 6:19:32 14463 .... MISTY RITZEL .................................. 6:20:37 15569 .... ELVIRA JOHNSON .......................... 6:32:27 16564 .... JAMES BOORDE ............................. 6:43:06 16565 .... ALEXIS BOORDE ............................. 6:43:06

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Disney World Marathon & Half-Marathon Results continued from page 4 17185 .... JOHN SCHMIDT ............................6:49:47 17273 .... KATIE DERMODY ...........................6:51:01 17352 .... NICHOLAS REYNOLDS...................6:51:51 17688 .... JEREMY MARTINEAU ......................6:55:48 17690 .... SAMANTHA DISTLER.......................6:55:48 18467 .... BRIAN BRIDENBECKER....................7:06:18 18504 .... EILEEN BRIDENBECKER ..................7:06:46 18666 .... CASSANDRA POWELL ...................7:09:15 19538 .... MILES GREEN ................................7:23:59 Rockledge 406 ........ KEITH KROMASH ...........................3:28:07 3141 ...... WARREN JOHNSON .....................4:22:46 3646 ...... MATTHEW POMEROY.....................4:29:19 3930 ...... DOUG GRANDEY...........................4:32:41 5626 ...... DIANE BRASWELL ..........................4:51:18 6165 ...... LISA ROSE .....................................4:56:51 6313 ...... JEFF BRASWELL..............................4:58:20 12496 .... MICHAEL FERNANDEZ....................6:00:35 12635 .... DEBBIE BATES ................................6:01:47 12924 .... DANIEL VIGEANT...........................6:04:54 13852 .... JODI SWITA...................................6:14:23 15181 .... TIFFANY POMEROY........................6:28:04 16050 .... JEFFREY PHILO................................6:37:50 16053 .... KIMBERLY PHILO.............................6:37:51 16417 .... MARYANN HOLT............................6:41:54 17168 .... KELLEY LAKE ..................................6:49:33 18897 .... JAN ADAMS .................................7:12:23 18901 .... ANDREW ADAMS..........................7:12:26 Satellite Beach 1543 ...... CAROL ARNOLD............................3:58:01 6014 ...... KEVIN PAGELSDORF ......................4:55:31 7681 ...... ROBERT ALKIRE...............................5:12:59 8987 ...... ANTHONY PORTER .......................5:26:32 11064 .... CAMI WALDON ............................5:47:12 12096 .... MICHAEL GONDEK .......................5:56:39 16606 .... ANDY WILLIAMSON ......................6:43:28 Titusville 424 ........ DAVID TAURASI..............................3:28:50 1325 ...... JEREMY TUCCI...............................3:54:27 2808 ...... J.C. WEEKS....................................4:18:14 6197 ...... PAUL KIRKPATRICK .........................4:57:09 10287 .... SHAUN TAY...................................5:39:09 10590 .... THADDEUS CALLAHAN...................5:42:17 11027 .... VANESSA HOLANDA......................5:46:52 11661 .... DYLAN BEITEL.................................5:52:31 12526 .... JORDAN CADIZ.............................6:00:53 12527 .... GILINNI JUAREZ.............................6:00:53 15022 .... SANDY CURFMAN ........................6:26:10 15067 .... ROBIN CURFMAN .........................6:26:39 Viera 1458 ...... DAVID GRANT ...............................3:56:37 10327 .... BARBARA TOLAND.........................5:39:29 14459 .... ROB OTTESEN...............................6:20:36 18943 .... ANNIE ROBBINS............................7:12:53 19693 .... JOE WEHLEN ................................7:28:35 West Melbourne 5732 ...... SARA JACKSON ............................4:52:33 5733 ...... MARK JACKSON............................4:52:34 7937 ...... WILLIAM RUDGE............................5:15:53 15066 .... AMY VICH.....................................6:26:39 15542 .... TRACY COX ..................................6:32:14 19670 .... DEBRA YANAVOK...........................7:27:44

Disney Half-Marathon Cocoa 387 ........ EJ NAIMASTER...............................1:40:27 5709 ...... BEVERLY GLENN ............................2:20:24 6627 ...... ERICA RUOF ..................................2:25:16

Jayne Goehmann of Cocoa with son Wesley, 3 at a summer track meet. Goehmann ran her fourth Disney marathon and set a 25-minute personal record of 4:30:44. Her other son is Oliver, 6.

8292 ...... ROBERT CABANA .........................2:33:03 13052 .... JUDD SPITZER ................................2:54:57 18139 .... JAMES CONANT ...........................3:20:28 18141 .... SUELLEN CONANT.........................3:20:29 18202 .... HOLLY CARRERAS ..........................3:20:43 18603 .... ERIN LAUSCHER ............................3:22:56 19923 .... JENNIFER VAN DEN DRIESSCHE .....3:30:44 Cocoa Beach 1906 ...... MICHAEL GLOVER..........................1:57:17 2604 ...... JEFFREY DAVIS................................2:02:17 9311 ...... JANAINA COSTA ..........................2:38:00 12300 .... DAX BEHREND ..............................2:51:36 13024 .... JOHN RICE....................................2:54:52 Indialantic 766 ........ JASON MCKNIGHT........................1:46:43 11301 .... APRIL CANTWELL............................2:47:00 14092 .... ANGELA WONG...........................2:59:45 15127 .... WENDY VAIDIC..............................3:05:20 15980 .... CHRISTIE WAECHTER .....................3:09:52 16852 .... THOMAS QUANDT........................3:14:24 16948 .... CLARISSE QUANDT ......................3:14:52 19018 .... BRION QUANDT ...........................3:25:13 Indian Harbour Beach 3958 ...... LAUREN CANINA...........................2:10:55 Malabar 21578 .... MARLA RHODES.............................3:47:35 21579 .... GARY RHODES...............................3:47:36 Melbourne 272 ........ DANIEL TAURASI ...........................1:37:07 991 ........ JEFF HATHAWAY.............................1:49:19 1360 ...... MELANIE TURNER ..........................1:52:57 2068 ...... THOMAS ODAY ............................1:58:31 2241 ...... MICHAEL GAFFNEY........................1:59:37 2846 ...... ORALIA BUENROSTRO AGUIRRE ....2:03:53 2848 ...... CINDY GAFFNEY...........................2:03:54 3322 ...... KELLY SEMENKO............................2:07:10 3720 ...... SEBASTIAN ARAVENA....................2:09:36 5120 ...... THERESA CHAU ............................2:17:09 6299 ...... LEW SCHWARTZ ...........................2:23:43

6337 ...... REBECCA DIPATRI ..........................2:23:52 6480 ...... JEANNE HIGBIE.............................2:24:33 7255 ...... MIDORI WILES ..............................2:28:07 8072 ...... SHALIN COMPTON .......................2:32:03 8229 ...... PATRICIA LUCAS.............................2:32:44 8765 ...... JANET ERLACHER...........................2:35:19 9650 ...... AMBAR RODRIGUEZ.......................2:39:36 10232 .... DALE MEEHL .................................2:42:12 10725 .... MARTHA MITCHELL.........................2:44:30 10929 .... KAREN SUAREZ..............................2:45:21 11077 .... PHYLLIS PETROCHKO .....................2:46:05 11449 .... TIM PLUMB ...................................2:47:41 11463 .... CINDY LARUSSELL...........................2:47:45 11804 .... TOM LISKA ...................................2:49:16 11826 .... JAC COIL.......................................2:49:22 12262 .... AUSTIN WEEKS ............................2:51:25 12627 .... ELIZABETH GUZMAN......................2:53:04 12714 .... LINDA PLUMB.................................2:53:24 13828 .... CATHY CHAPMAN ........................2:58:28 14104 .... ERIN RODRIGUEZ ..........................2:59:47 14839 .... ZA ZA ..........................................3:03:50 14848 .... MARJORIE ZACKHEIM ...................3:03:53 15027 .... BETH WALKER ..............................3:04:47 15126 .... TONI CRITES .................................3:05:20 16251 .... ARLENE ALLEN-BUONO .................3:11:16 16734 .... NAVIN ITWARU .............................3:13:47 16865 .... JANICE ROJAS...............................3:14:27 16866 .... ANGELA ROJAS.............................3:14:27 16867 .... HERNAN ROJAS.............................3:14:27 16868 .... BRIDGETT ROJAS ...........................3:14:28 17038 .... ERIKA LUSTINA...............................3:15:10 17039 .... ELMER LUSTINA .............................3:15:11 17216 .... PAUL REGENCIA.............................3:16:04 17788 .... DAVID THOMPSON .......................3:18:47 17794 .... GAIL WISEMAN ............................3:18:48 17979 .... CARRIE HIGLEY..............................3:19:40 18289 .... MICHAEL CZERNEC........................3:21:10 18958 .... JACQUELINE BLANC.......................3:24:48 19281 .... TAMI CAMPBELL ............................3:26:43 19282 .... KATHLEEN REDDY...........................3:26:44 19644 .... LORNA MAZZA..............................3:28:52 19858 .... DEVAN RINGENBERG ....................3:30:16 19861 .... JOHN RINGENBERG ......................3:30:17 20041 .... BRIAN BOMSER ............................3:31:39 20556 .... JAMES WHITE ..............................3:35:18 20894 .... GINA-MARIE ZINGARELLI ...............3:38:46 21225 .... NICOLE VANLIGTENBERG...............3:42:10 21534 .... LYNN WILLIAMS.............................3:46:44 21680 .... BRONWEN THOMPSON ...............3:49:38 21683 .... CARA COOPER .............................3:49:44 Melbourne Beach 6388 ...... BETSY AMBROSE............................2:24:08 13898 .... KATE MCGILL.................................2:58:54 13901 .... RYAN MCGILL ...............................2:58:54 Merritt Island 3170 ...... CHRISTOPHER TORRES....................2:06:11 3187 ...... VICTORIA ROHLOFF.......................2:06:19 4894 ...... HANNAH DALTON ........................2:16:01 7546 ...... DOUGLAS SCHULTHESS..................2:29:35 9303 ...... RALPH ROHLOFF.............................2:37:56 9720 ...... RONALD NORRIS ..........................2:39:49 10463 .... MEGAN FLAUTT ............................2:43:17 10881 .... JOHN KERCSMAR .........................2:45:08 12742 .... ELIZABETH GMEREK........................2:53:31 14498 .... CAMERON MICHAELS....................3:01:53 14502 .... SEAN MICHAELS ...........................3:01:54

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Disney World Marathon & Half-Marathon Results continued from page 5 14766 .... HEATHER TORRES...........................3:03:24 15717 .... DAVID LERRET ................................3:08:23 15721 .... MATTHEW LERRET .........................3:08:24 16132 .... R. DAVID HILL ................................3:10:40 16134 .... LOUISE BEHL-HILL............................3:10:41 16925 .... EVA MIXCO .................................3:14:47 17616 .... MONICA OVERMAN......................3:17:57 17651 .... KEN HILL........................................3:18:08 18488 .... JENNIFER PAIT ...............................3:22:16 18695 .... ROBERTO MIXCO ..........................3:23:26 20719 .... JO LEA HEARN ..............................3:36:46 20867 .... LEISHA SINCLAIR ...........................3:38:28 21615 .... GIANNINA MIXCO........................3:48:24 Palm Bay 2351 ...... JASON WHITE...............................2:00:24 2369 ...... STEVEN MALLON ..........................2:00:31 2869 ...... MATTHEW MCKEE.........................2:04:01 3426 ...... DOUGLAS YOUNGBLOOD ............2:07:48 4581 ...... ED LEAMAN .................................2:14:15 7806 ...... CHARLES PEARSON........................2:30:43 9102 ...... HEATHER MENZIE...........................2:36:55 9977 ...... JENNIFER PHELAN..........................2:40:59 10081 .... LES DUNNE...................................2:41:25 10088 .... RENE DUNNE................................2:41:26 10581 .... STACEY TAYLOR.............................2:43:52 10614 .... RACHEL PHELAN............................2:44:05 11139 .... KEVIN TERRY .................................2:46:23 13101 .... TIM THIBERT...................................2:55:07 13980 .... JEREMY MARTINEAU ......................2:59:20 13987 .... SAMANTHA DISTLER.......................2:59:21 14278 .... BILL FLOYD.....................................3:00:41 15729 .... JACQUELINE MAISTO.....................3:08:26 15807 .... RYAN WESTERVELT.........................3:08:52 16082 .... CASSANDRA POWELL....................3:10:21 16086 .... KATIE DERMODY............................3:10:22 16722 .... ALEXIS BOORDE.............................3:13:42 16726 .... JAMES BOORDE.............................3:13:43

16856 .... JOHN SCHMIDT.............................3:14:25 17578 .... MICHELLE COREY ..........................3:17:45 20390 .... ED HANNUM ................................3:34:17 20393 .... ASHLEY HANNUM ........................3:34:18 20639 .... MELANIE HIGGINS.........................3:35:59 21894 .... RENEE THRASHER ..........................3:57:42 Palm Shores 199 ........ MARIE GUASTELLA........................4 :06:16 Patrick Air Force Base 7532....... CHRISTINA E DERIVAN....................2:29:29 7534....... JOHN P. DERIVAN...........................2:29:29 Port St. John 8571....... CRAIG OGDEN..............................2:34:25 Rockledge 271 ........ MIKE DOYLE..................................1:37:07 467 ........ KEITH KROMASH............................1:42:07 1140 ...... ISIDRO ZAVALETA...........................1:50:46 1842 ...... JOHN SENGER..............................1:56:47 3665 ...... MATTHEW POMEROY ....................2:09:21 4041 ...... WARREN JOHNSON......................2:11:27 8232 ...... REBECCA MAITLEN.........................2:32:44 13080 .... STEVE NOVICKI ............................2:55:03 13443 .... TIFFANY POMEROY .......................2:56:46 14240 .... DEBBIE BATES.................................3:00:31 15052 .... JOSHUA MAITLEN .........................3:04:57 15231 .... HEATHER KOBER ...........................3:05:50 15232 .... BRIAN KOBER................................3:05:50 15736 .... JODI SWITA .................................3:08:28 16250 .... KELLEY LAKE ..................................3:11:15 18009 .... JAN ADAMS..................................3:19:50 19253 .... TRIPP WALTON 3:2.........................3:27:32 19423 .... KELLY PATTERSON...........................3:27:34 20783 .... EDWARD SCHNELL.........................3:37:26 21168 .... NORBERT MISCH ..........................3:41:24 21169 .... MERI BETH MISCH .........................3:41:24

Satellite Beach 8541 ...... ROBERT ALKIRE...............................2:34:16 10175 .... MITCH VARNES..............................2:41:52 Titusville 4417 ...... DALTON BEITEL..............................2:13:31 4597 ...... ROBERT KNAPIK.............................2:14:18 5588 ...... JANA DIAZ ...................................2:19:46 6354 ...... PAUL KIRKPATRICK .........................2:23:58 6544 ...... DYLAN BEITEL ...............................2:24:53 8797 ...... MELISSA COLON ..........................2:35:30 9267 ...... ANTHONY JICHA ..........................2:37:44 9268 ...... CHUCK BEITEL ..............................2:37:44 9269 ...... KYLA JICHA....................................2:37:44 11562 .... J.C. WEEKS ...................................2:48:17 11567 .... ELIZABETH SCHAGEN.....................2:48:18 14909 .... SANDY CURFMAN.........................3:04:10 15151 .... MILDRED ROSS...............................3:05:29 15666 .... KERRI CALLAHAN...........................3:08:08 16573 .... ERIC LENCK ..................................3:12:59 17095 .... BRIDGET BEITEL .............................3:15:28 19751 .... KATHLEEN STILES ...........................3:29:36 Viera 11153 .... GLENN STOUFFER..........................2:46:26 14405 .... ALLISON PAGE...............................3:01:23 15716 .... AMANDA SHAGENA ....................3:08:23 19192 .... JOE WEHLEN.................................3:26:14 West Melbourne 4127 ...... SARA JACKSON.............................2:12:00 4128 ...... MARK JACKSON............................2:12:00 5162 ...... JARED RAMSEY..............................2:17:21 11042 .... JOYCE XU......................................2:45:56 12895 .... SHARON RAMSEY .........................2:54:17 13284 .... TRACY COX...................................2:56:04 14626 .... JOSHUA WOOD............................3:02:36 16916 .... AMY VICH .......................... 3:14:45

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LADIES NIGHT! Tuesday, February 17th 2015 5:30pm - 7pm

Brooks Fashion Show at 6:30pm Join the staff of Running Zone for a fun celebration of fitness for all women, featuring: n Bra & shoe fitting n 15% off all Brooks & Moving Comfort products n Extra 20% off all clearance items n Appetizers, beer, and wine compliments of

PLUS‌ Free gift with purchase of Brooks & Moving Comfort products!

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SAUCONY TYPE A6 ($100)

The perfect combination of lightness and responsiveness, the Type A6 is designed to help you get that qualifying time.

The improved FLEXFILM helps maintain support and reduce weight in the upper, while the iBR+ forefoot rubber improves the reaction time you need for quicker turnover. Easy-entry pull tabs and drainage ports for multi-sport training and racing.

• ASICS NIMBUS 17 ($150) • BROOKS PURE FLOW 4 ($110) • BROOKS LAUNCH 2 ($100) • MERRELL BARE ACCESS 4 ($95) • MERRELL MIXMASTER MOVE 2 ($100) • NEW BALANCE 980V2 BORACAY ($120) New Balance 980V2 Boracay

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Last fall a new face joined the Running Zone and New Balance Melbourne team. She came in like a whirlwind with her upbeat personality and contagious smile. Katie started running two years ago and has logged more miles in that time than most people have in ten years! She encourages any new runner to invest in running shoes that have been properly fit- and invest in a good sports bra. She recommends the Moving Comfort Juno bra - it will change your life!!

She recently participated in the runDisney Castaway Cay Challenge by doing the Dopey Challenge, (5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon in one weekend), then the Castaway Cay 5K on the Disney cruise the week immediately following!

Katie recently returned participated in the runDisney Castaway Cay Challenge by doing the Dopey Challenge, (5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon in one weekend), then the Castaway Cay 5K on the Disney cruise the week immediately following

It is hard to imagine that there would be any time left for anything else, but when she is not training she enjoys scrapbooking. Wish her luck- her next event is the Gasparilla Ultra Challenge and then the Excalibur 10 miler.

Skid-resistant “work shoe” SPECIAL 15% OFF & Senior Sundays 20% OFF ANYONE 50+

Saturday, February 14, 2015 Brevard Zoo 7:00 am: Zoom = less than 20 minutes OR 7:35 am: A little less Zoom = more than 20 minutes 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 Zebra Awards • 50% Off Admission for All Participants on Race Day* • Free Li'l Zebra Kid's Run with Zippy the Gecko • Breakfast catered by Pizza Gallery & Grill!

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

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

Katie encourages any new runner to invest in running shoes that have been properly fitand invest in a good sports bra.

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Why I Run: George "Skip" & Marion Oswald

By Mark DeCotis

To mark Valentine’s Day we asked running couple George “Skip” and Marion Oswald of Cocoa Beach to honor us by participating in this month’s Why I Run feature.

Marion was born in the Netherlands but grew up in different countries in Europe, Africa and the Middle East because of her father’s job for Shell Oil. After graduating with a degree in International Law she moved to Brussels, Belgium, where she worked in the legal field for several international companies and lobbying organizations.

Skip was born and raised in Bronxville, N.Y., but also lived in Connecticut and Illinois, and spent 10 years overseas. He made his career working for Chrysler for almost 30 years, finally becoming CEO of DaimlerChrysler Egypt. Skip retired in 2006.

While on assignment in Belgium, Skip was running in-between races with the Hash House Harriers. That’s where he met Marion after a run.

They sat down with a sandwich and a beer, and talked about running, traveling and skiing. Now, 19 years later, they still run, travel and ski.

Why they run: Skip started running a mile in the 1960s after he read Kenneth Cooper’s books on aerobics, in order to control his weight and stay fit. Since then he has run more than 700 races, with a PR in the 5K of 19 minutes 45 seconds and a 3:23 marathon.

Marion took up running in her late 30s for exercise and to decompress from a stressful job, as well as to widen her social circle. She and Skip made a habit of getting in a run after work every day. They started running races together in Belgium, and also ran races in Holland, France, Austria, Germany, Sweden, England and even Egypt. It sure made for a very scenic race to run 7K around the pyramids just outside Cairo.

Marion and Skip feel that running adds balance to their lives in retirement. It keeps them focused on exercise, health and nutrition, and keeps them from getting bad habits.

With whom they run and why: Since Skip and Marion retired, they have adopted running races as a hobby and run between 40 and 75 races a year as a couple. They try to run at least one race every weekend, and some weekends two or three, depending on the distance and where the races are held. Running all those races makes them appreciate the great organization done by the Running Zone, whose races consistently rank as some of their favorites. They enjoy the camaraderie of meeting fellow runners before and

Western Adirondacks, and are now working on a second one. They feel an eight- to 12-mile hike is a great substitute for a long run.

Never mind where they are, their philosophy is to try and walk as much as possible, whether they go out for dinner, head for the shopping mall or visit the grocery store. If they have to use the car they always take the furthest parking spot from the store, and when visiting a major city they try to leave the car at their hotel and do everything on foot.

George “Skip” and Marion Oswald of Cocoa Beach are all smiles after the Bayfront 5K in Cocoa Beach.

Marion and Skip feel that running adds balance to their lives in retirement. It keeps them focused on exercise, health and nutrition, and keeps them from getting bad habits. after a race, and like the challenge of trying to improve their times and stay competitive in their age groups. Almost all of their traveling revolves around seeking out larger races and combining a good race with sightseeing and exploring new areas of the country.

When they run and why: Marion and Skip go to races together, but each of them does the race at his or her own speed. They do crosstraining to prepare for each race; they try to walk two to five miles every day and on some days they add a six- to 15- mile bike ride in the afternoon.

They increase the distance of the races they do in order to build up to run a half marathon or two every year.

Where they run and why: Marion and Skip spend the summers in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. They keep running races every weekend, not only in New York State, but also across the border in Canada. Their long walks on the beach change to long hikes in the woods.

They published a hiking guide to the South

Worst running experience they learned the most from: While running a very small 5K race in Northern New York, Marion was directed in the wrong direction and ended up running to the next town before she realized this could not be the race course. Meanwhile Skip became quite concerned that something had happened to her on the course, as she did not finish around her usual time; he got into the car with a race official to try and locate her. After running approximately almost six miles, Marion showed up at the finish line, and had a word with the race director.

Lesson learned: be very familiar with your race or running course before you head out.

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Brevard Zoo Zebra Zoom 3K Features Unique Course

By Mark DeCotis

The fifth race of the seven-race Running Zone Foundation Race Series and the most unique is set for Feb. 14.

It’s the Brevard Zoo Zebra Zoom 3K at the zoo off Wickham Road in Viera.

Start time is 7 a.m.

The registration fee is $30 until Feb. 13. The fee increases to $35 for day of race registration. Participants in all previous 2014-2015 series events receive a 50 percent discount on the entry fee.

The unique aspect of the event aside from actually running through the zoo is the two start times.

ZOOM runners, requiring a finish time of less than 20 minutes, start at 7. All others can register for the LESS ZOOM start at 7:35 a.m.

Results will be combined for the awards.

A free Kiddie Run will be held after the 3K. All participants are eligible for the random drawing of two one-day tickets and a hotel night at Disney World. Must be present to win.

The

unique aspect of the event aside from actually running through the zoo is the two start times.

Proceeds benefit the Brevard Zoo. Chris Cacciapaglia leads the overall male series standings with 30 points, winning all three races he entered. Andrew Cacciatore is second with 28 points with one victory and two runner-up finishes. Kyle Butler is third with 16 points.

Kim Hunger leads the overall female standings with 34 points with one victory and a trio of third-place finishes.

Kaitlin Donner is second with 30 points with three victories in three races. Melissa Taylor is third with 29 points.

For complete standings visit www.runningzone.com/series/race_results#7

Runners line up for the 700am start at the 2014 Brevard Zoo 3K.

Meet the New & Improved Zippy at the Brevard Zoo’s Zebra Zoom 3k on February 14th!

Zippy had been running outside without sunscreen and had also lost a lot of weight from exercising, visited Dr. Lawler and feels rejuvenated! Meet the new & improved Zippy​!!

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Q&A With Excalibur 10 Miler Inagural Winners Steve Hedgespeth & Meredith Van Veen

By Mark DeCotis

It’s time for five questions on the Excalibur 10-miler with inaugural winners Steve Hedgespeth and Meredith Van Veen.

Hedgespeth of West HEDGESPETH Melbourne won in 2014 in 58 minutes and 33 seconds. Van Veen of Vero Beach was the women’s winner in 1:07:14.

QUESTION: How best to prepare for a

10-miler?

HEDGESPETH: My training is pretty much

the same for all races between 5K and half-marathon. Everybody is different, but I’ve found the best weekly training routine for me consists of a long run in the range of 12-18 miles, a tempo run in the range of 6-8 miles, and interval training with about 3 miles of fast repeats.

Everything else is easy running or crosstraining. You’ve got to mix it up a bit though and take occasional breaks from speed training.

VAN VEEN: Since my collegiate running

career ended, I've kept my training pretty low key and really just focused on enjoying running. I don't really love short/fast workouts like intervals so training for the longer distance events have been my preference for sure. In preparation for Excalibur I incorporated some longer tempo runs as part of or in place of my usual long casual Sunday run to build strength and acclimate to the my goal race pace/longer, quicker effort.

Q: How best to win a 10-miler?

SH: Even or negative splits are the way

to go for most people. You’ve got to be patient at first, push in the middle and give it everything you’ve got left in the end.

MVV: Focus on your own race but keep

contact with your competitors. Don't go out too fast. 10 miles can become a really long distance if you go out too fast based on others in the field.

Q: Is it more a physical or mental

distance?

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

SH: I’d say more mental.

It is a good distance for me, because I don’t really have a whole lot of natural speed for the shorter races and also don’t really have the VAN VEEN attention span for an entire marathon. I had really good focus in the Excalibur last year and was peaking at the right time and just clicked physically and mentally.

MVV: I've always found the longer

Sunday, March 1,2015

Q: Toughest part of Excalibur?

Gecko Club Fun Run & Yoga Class

distance races to be more mentally challenging. Although the longer distances have been my strongest through my career, for me it's just keeping focus and mental toughness for the longer stretch of time that's a challenge.

SH: The finish is pretty tough. You can

see the school from a long way away and think you’re almost done, but you’re really not, because of all the twists and turns.

MVV: I thought running on the dirt road

was mentally tough. The long, straight road was beautiful but not very mentally stimulating for me and I found it hard to keep focus.

Q: Best part?

SH: The race atmosphere is great and

really entertaining and fun. I also really liked the part of the course that was on the gravel path. There’s something about running on gravel that makes me feel like I’m going faster than I really am. Plus it is a little easier on the legs than pavement or sidewalk.

MVV: I thought finishing in the stadium was pretty exciting for the runners and spectators. The Medieval theme was totally different and as always, Running Zone did an awesome job executing all the festivities and details.

The second running of the Excalibur 10-miler is March 1 at Viera High School.

For complete information visit http://excaliburrun.com/

Wednesday, March 4th Starting at 5:30pm

All members are invited to participate for free! Non-members are asked to donate $5 to attend. We will meet at the store for a Club Member sale from 5:30-6:15, then we will run/walk around Wickham Park and return to Running Zone for the yoga class at 7:00pm. For information about this please email erin@runningzone.com. Participants are asked to bring a towel, and a mat (we have 6 to loan).

Why should runners do yoga?

Well, focusing on the key poses for areas of the body that are most overused or prone to injury for runners can help runners develop greater flexibility, fitness, and mental focus. Yoga can be used post-run to stretch and cool down or on its own for injury prevention, or to relax at the end of the day.

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Lactic Acid: A Pain in the Muscle?

By Richard C. Wilson, DPM Melbourne Podiatry Associates

Amy was disgusted. She had enjoyed the two-week Christmas visit to Minnesota, but did not get to run, or do any other exercise, for that matter. The days were spent eating and visiting. Now, back home, three pounds heavier, she felt sluggish.

Amy decided to go for a brisk, threemile run. The first mile was slow, and she felt good, so she ran faster for the second two. Her body felt good, and she was glad to be running again.

She woke up the next morning in severe pain. Her leg muscles were on fire, and attempts to stand or walk were excruciating.

Amy, like most of us have at some point, was experiencing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). DOMS is characterized by muscle soreness that begins 12 to 24 hours after exercise and reaches a peak of pain at 24 to 72 hours. It subsides and disappears within seven days. Swelling is sometimes present as is tenderness to the touch. Stiffness in adjacent joints might occur. Temporary reduction in strength of the involved muscles also may occur.

Since it was first reported in 1902, DOMS has been the subject of medical controversy, especially regarding its cause. For many decades, it was thought that a buildup of lactic acid (lactate) within the muscle produced the soreness. Now this theory has been largely rejected. But what is lactic acid, and what is the true cause of DOMS?

Lactic acid was first discovered in 1780, but it was not until 1808 that its presence in human muscles was discovered. This chemical, long thought to be the cause of DOMS, has now been exonerated of all charges. In fact, it is now understood that lactic acid is a useful player in glucose metabolism, especially in anaerobic situations.

Working muscles utilize glucose for fuel. In aerobic situations, glucose is oxidized into pyruvate, which then fuels the Krebs cycle. If insufficient oxygen is present, generally from exercising so vigorously that the muscle’s oxygenation cannot keep up with demand, an anaerobic situation is said to be occurring. In this situation, pyru-

For many decades, it was thought that a build-up of lactic acid (lactate) within the muscle produced the soreness. Now this theory has been largely rejected. vate is converted into lactic acid. Lactic acid has a beneficial effect, as it maintains energy production and allows exercise to continue.

This it does by regenerating another chemical called NAD, which keeps energy production going. When the body eventually slows down, lactic acid oxidizes back into pyruvate and is then metabolized. Because lactic acid levels return to normal within one hour after exercise, its role as a “toxic metabolite” has been disproven.

So what is the true cause of DOMS? According to the American College of Sports Medicine in is position paper on DOMS, the cause is microscopic damage to muscle fibers from exercise. It occurs from eccentric contractions of muscle, or when the muscle lengthens while force is applied. DOMS can occur in any type of athletic activity, including running in general and especially running downhill. It can occur in any athlete at any time, so prevention is elusive. Stretching has not been shown to prevent it. Proper, gradual training is important, as the severity of symptoms decreases as the muscles adapt to regular exercise. Some studies have suggested that wearing compression stockings may help to prevent DOMS, while other

studies have emphasized the value of proper hydration and electrolyte balance.

Treatment of DOMS is symptomatic, since the symptoms resolve spontaneously within a week. Medical attention is seldom necessary. Simply resting the sore muscles for a few days usually suffices. Symptomatic treatments that are sometimes helpful include ice (favored by climbers who get DOMS); analgesic medication (such as Tylenol); anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen); sports acupressure or acupuncture; and sports massage (although the mechanism of its effectiveness is increasing the local blood supply to the muscle, NOT massaging the “built-up lactic acid” out).

In conclusion, runners should be aware of DOMS, and should not be alarmed when it occurs.

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.

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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

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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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