Starting Line - July 2012

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 7 • JULY 2012 • RUNNINGZONE.COM

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It’s (Finally) Race Day… Now What?

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meet the team

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Out With the Old, In With the New!

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DON & Denise’s DEN

Introducing the Fit Future Program

In this issue It’s (Finally) Race Day… Now What?..............................3 The Next Steps - ............3 & 4 July Specials........................ 3 Meet the Team..................... 4 Thursday Night Fun Runs....... 5 Out With the Old, In With the New!..........................6 Showdown Lowdown.........7 New Balance Special.........7 New this Year for Gecko Club Members...................8 Sunday Morning Yoga........8 We’re ALL in This Together....9 Never Too Late................11 Fill Space Title.................11 Race Series Calendar.......12 New at Running Zone.......13 Fill Space Title.................13 Gecko Club Registration Form................................. 14 Space Coast Marathon & HalfMarathon Registration Form.... 16 Space Coast Half-Marathon Training Camp Registration Form................................. 18

Two-thirds of our population are overweight or obese.

If you felt like you were included in that number when you read that statement, we understand. Many of us have struggled with our own extra pounds, lack of motivation or direction and discomfort with who we are physically.

And Coach Andy Dutra understands all too well.

As a junior in college, Andy was more than 100 pounds overweight. The reality of just how much he needed a change happened when he noticed how winded he became just walking up a flight of stairs.

What will it take for you to make a change?

Today, you would never know Andy ever struggled with his weight. The Florida Tech PhD candidate and Running Zone Racing Team member is now lean, confident and helping others achieve their fitness goals at Tech’s Clemente Center as one of the head personal trainers and staff mentors.

New Balance Melbourne, together with Coach Andy and Coach Tracy Simso have designed FIT FUTURE – a unique 10-week weight loss walking/jogging program.

But it’s not only about exercise.

In addition to the supportive group workouts and camaraderie, there will also be weekly educational sessions about the proper approach to weight loss, nutrition, injury prevention, staying motivated and more.

Find Out More

3696 N. Wickham Road Melbourne, Florida 32935 321-751-8890

The hardest step is that first one. Come out to any of the informational meetings to meet both of our USATF-certified coaches, learn about the program and listen to Andy’s inspirational story.

Informational Meeting Schedule:

Location: New Balance Melbourne – 3680 N Wickham Road (just south of the King Center) Dates & Times: Monday, August 7............................ 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 8......................... 12:00 noon Wednesday, August 9....................... 6:30 p.m.

Losing weight and changing old habits won’t be corrected in a 10-week program, but this program CAN BE the first steps to moving in the right direction and taking control again.

We hope to see you at one of the informational meetings in August.

Thanks,

Don & Denise Piercy New Balance Melbourne

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It’s (Finally) Race Day…Now What?

by Patti Sponsler

Participating in your first road race may be a bit like flying into an unfamiliar airport for the start of a fabulous vacation. While you’re excited about being there, you may feel out of place, wondering what to expect or where to go. Below, we offer some tips and advice to help orient you on the way to the finish line.

It is good to register for the race you’ve picked as early as possible.

First, most races offer a discount for early registration and those early numbers allow the race director to plan on the appropriate quantities and sizes of the race shirts; fluids, food and other race amenities.

It is natural to feel nervous for a day or today before the race.

Once you’ve registered, find out where and when you can pick up your race bag or packet as some races don’t offer race-day pick up or may charge an extra fee. For any of the Running Zone Foundation events, you can pick up your packet the week before each race at Running Zone beginning on Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.

Registration and packet pick-up are also available day of race but getting your stuff early will help you keep from having to rush on race morning.

Your race bag or packet will contain your race number, pins to attach the number to the front of your shirt or shorts, race information and goodies and/or coupons from sponsors.

Attached to your race number, you’ll find a plastic orange strip that you will need to detach. This strip is called a D-Tag and contains a tiny silicon chip and aluminum antenna.

This is what will record the time when you cross the start and finish lines, providing race organizers and you with your exact race time. Chrono Track, the makers of the D-Tag, has provided a short video to show you how to properly attach the little orange alien to one of your shoes. Please view it at http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=rxAjCZQcy3w.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask race personnel or fellow athletes for help!

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Athletes mingle as they line up for the start of the 2011 Firecracker 5K. Running Zone Foundation events place markers along the side of the starting area to give you an idea of where you should line up. If you anticipate running a 9-minute-per-mile pace, you’d line up behind that marker.

Wednesday, July 4th, 2012 7:00 am, Liberty Bell Museum Melbourne This is the 1st race of the series that starts with the ringing of a replica of America’s Liberty Bell. After the race, celebrate the 4th of July by watching the Honor America Parade. Random giveaway of one Apple iPad! ✪ Start the race with the ringing of a replica of the Liberty Bell ✪ American Flags to all Finishers ✪ Most Patriotic Costume Contest ✪ Free Li’l Firecracker Kids’ Run ✪ Great Breakfast Party after the Race

by Corey’s Bagels on the Beach! ✪ Benefits Honor America and Space Coast Therapy Dogs ✪ Prizes for top Military, Police and Firefighter finishers! ✪ Honor America Parade starts after the race.

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Meet the Team

Members of the 2011-12 Running Zone Racing Team pose for a photo after the 2011 Firecracker 5K on July 4.

Saturday, August 11th, 2012 7:00 am, The Avenue Viera This year’s football themed race will kick off at the Avenue at Viera based out of the Pizza Gallery and Grill courtyard. Show support for your favorite football team! Random giveaway of NFL Football tickets (any Florida team) plus one hotel night stay for two! n Support your Favorite Football Team on Race Day n Awesome Pizza and Football Awards n Special Award for the Most Supported Team! n Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids’ Run n Tailgate Party after race catered by Pizza Gallery & Grill! n Benefits Suntree/Viera Youth Football & Cheerleading League and WEGO Ministries

Those who belong to the Running Zone Racing Team are much like the rest of us – trying to balance their running and walking with family, careers and this amazing game called life.

They also have a special something that allows them to go out of their way to help and encourage others in and through their sport of passion.

“We feel they are our ambassadors,” said Denise Piercy, who co-owns Running Zone with her husband, Don. “They represent how a runner behaves; how they treat others; how they help others and help support the community through their racing.”

Below we introduce the 2012-13 Running Zone Racing Team. We hope you’ll take the time to get to know some of them this season. You’ll be glad you did!

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Have some fun with your racing. Several of the Running Zone Foundation events offer prizes for the best costume. Here are just three of the many who came ready for a good time at the 2011 Ghostly Gecko.

Come join us at Running Zone every Thursday at 6 p.m. for our fun runs and walks - we provide the fluids! On the last Thursday of each month we also provide free pizza and lots of cool giveaways! And as a special treat this month, our July 12 fun run will end at Long Doggers on Post Road.

Participants will have their choice of a free draft beer or half-off on an appetizer.

C’mon out & join the fun!

day or today before the race. It is helpful to remember that you have prepared for the event and set two main objectives for your first race: (1) finish and (2) enjoy the experience.

Once race day arrives, give yourself plenty of time to get to the site to leave time to stretch; use the bathrooms or porto-lets, if necessary; and do some gentle walking or jogging to warm up a bit. This is not the day to try anything new in the way of shoes, clothing, pre-race fluids or fuel.

Race in shoes and clothing that you have worn during training and know will keep you comfortable. Most shorter races do not have an area to check in a bag so you might consider keeping your car key in your pocket or tied on your shoelaces – don’t forget to try that on a training run first to make sure it is comfortable.

You may feel out of place or that you somehow don’t belong but you’ll quickly find that the other participants are a friendly lot so don’t hesitate to smile at people, ask questions or start a conversation – especially after the race – when any anxiety that existed in the pack before the race has been replaced by feelings of self-satisfaction.

About 15 to 20 minutes before the race is to start, participants will begin lining up behind the starting line. If you are unsure where to go – just ask someone or follow the crowd. If this is your first race or you are a slower walker or runner, plan on lining up toward the back of the group. This will allow the faster runners and walkers to move forward unimpeded. After a few races, you will get a general idea of the best place for you to line up.

As the countdown toward the race start begins, you’ll notice an increased air of excitement among your fellow athletes and spectators. This often provides an extra adrenaline rush that makes running fast seem so easy that many will start out at a pace much faster than they can maintain.

Instead, try to take some deep breaths, tell yourself to relax and focus on your own journey.

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Out With the Old, In With the New!

By Patti Sponsler

Time moves swiftly, both on the race clock and off.

It’s hard to believe that July is already here! That means the 2012-13 Running Zone Foundation Race Series will be kicking off with the Firecracker 5K on July 4 at 7 a.m. at the Liberty Bell Museum in Melbourne.

We’re still closing the books on last season and what a great season it was! n Our seven-race Series had more than 7,000 walkers and runners of all ages, shapes and sizes participate in the family-friendly distances that ranged from 3K to 5K. n With fun-themed events to encourage the younger set – as well as those young at heart – 22% of our finishers were ages 14 and under and teams from 41 local elementary and middle schools competed for the School Participation awards. Those numbers

do not include all the tiny tots who toddled through our free kids’ runs with Zippy, Running Zone’s mascot. n Thanks to a partnership with PLANET KID, we were able to begin offering free childcare during the races so parents could race worryfree and then join their youngest in the kids’ run. n Thirty-four corporate and open teams participated in the Series, helping to build both fitness and camaraderie among the members. n Thanks to all of our generous sponsors, tireless volunteers and amazing runners and walkers.

Because of your support, the Foundation was able to donate race proceeds of $39,000 back into our community this past season and that total doesn’t yet include proceeds from the Run for the Gecko Hawaiian Luau 5K! So, here we go again with the new season. The Series offers the same seven events, as last year but with a few changes you’ll appreciate.

The Brevard Zoo’s Monkey Madness 3K on March 2 will offer two wave starts to help ease the congestion that has developed due to the event’s huge popularity.

The “No Monkey Business” wave will be for those who can finish the course in less than 20 minutes while “The Scenic Route” will be for those who prefer a more leisurely pace.

Also this season, the April 6 Pirate

Plunder 2-Miler gets rid of the obstacle course and becomes an evening race from Meg O’Malleys. What better place for a post-race pirate party?

On May 11, we’ll be celebrating the 10th anniversary at the race that started it all – Run for the Gecko Hawaiian Luau 5K. Every finisher will receive a special commemorative beach towel!

The new season once again offers a $10,000 purse to the Series fastest and this year, the top three overall males, females and top male and female Master (40+) will win cash, instead of merchandise, plus free entry to the 2013-14 Race Series. Age group winners three deep will enjoy generous gift certificates to Running Zone.

Those who wish to be eligible for Series awards must complete a minimum of four of the Series events and points from up to six races will be counted toward the final scores.

All of the Series races will again offer attractive moisturewicking, non-cotton race shirts; Chronotrack D-tag timing; instant printouts of results including pace-per-mile; free child care; free kids’ runs: a festive post-race party; standard overall and age group awards plus amazing door prizes and random give-a-ways.

Need more information? Log on to http://www.runningzone.com/series/index. php If you have any questions, contact Running Zone at 321-751-8890.

Enjoy the journey!

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Showdown Lowdown

By Patti Sponsler

It’s funny how a quick comment can often lead to something big.

The inaugural Brevard County Showdown Championship was borne of a quip made by Mo Johnson, a Space Coast Runners’ board member.

“I said it would be a good idea to get all the series winners together for a race,” said Johnson referring the three Brevard road-racing series that include the Running Zone Foundation Race Series, Space Coast Runners Runner of the Year Series and the Titusville Running Series. “Running Zone really took off with it and put it together.”

The June 9 evening event began with the Showdown championship 5K. The invitation-only and free elite race was an honor reserved solely for those who had won an overall or age group award in one or more of the three Series during the 2011-12 season.

Indialantic’s Dillon McGhee, who had taken the 20-24 age group in the RZ Series, and West Melbourne’s Michael

Fisher, who took the overall spot in the same Series, ran shoulder-to-shoulder through the first half of the spectatorfriendly two-loop courses near the Eau Gallie Civic Center. McGee pulled away from Fisher with about half a mile to go, earning the Championship victory in 16 minutes and 33 seconds.

“Michael and I worked together through much of the race,” said McGee, a rising senior who runs track and crosscountry for Florida Gulf Coast University.

“With about half a mile left, I pulled away. He tried to pull up but I got away.”

Fisher very nearly lost second place as four-time SCR Runner of the Year Series champ and 2010 RZF Series victor, John Davis, closed in at the finish. Fisher hit the line in 16:39.0 with Davis just 3/10th of a second behind in 16:39.3.

“This was a good race for the summer,” said McGee who ran a 15:44 personal best 5K on the track at the USF Invitational in March and won the 20-24 age group in this season’s Running Zone Foundation Race Series. “I enjoyed the race and all the people who cheered us on.”

Viera’s Grace Torres and Palm Bay’s Jessica Solid cut loose on the open course. Photo courtesy http://fineartamerica. com/profiles/doug-carroll.html

Palm Bay’s Ramon Cordero, left, gets out-kicked

by Melbourne’s Art Anderson at the finish line of the elite Showdown Championship. Photo courtesy http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/doug-carroll.html

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Merritt Island’s Kaylee Kraver may be tiny but she packed a speedy punch during the elite Showdown Championship 5K. Photo courtesy http://fineartamerica.com/ profiles/doug-carroll.html

At 80-years-young, Cocoa’s elite Jack Lightle is a perfect example of how fitness prolongs life and its quality. Photo courtesy http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/ doug-carroll.html

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NEW THIS YEAR! AT ALL RUNNING ZONE FOUNDATION SERIES EVENTS for Gecko Club Members

Very Important Geckos (VIG’s) will have a special member meeting area to include a tent, bag drop, drinks, food and when the venue allows, a VIG Potty!

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After cooling down from the event, McGee also noticed that the weather was getting ugly.

“The clouds were really rolling in,” he said. “I looked at the radar on my phone and thought ‘in another 30 minutes it is going to start boomin’.”

Sure enough, Mother Nature had her own idea of a showdown and unleashed her fury – in the form of atomic lightning, gumball-sized hail, 35-mile-per-hour gusts and a driving rain - on those participating in the open 5K that had started after the elite race was finished.

“It was pretty scary,” said Palm Bay’s Rene Dunne who ran with the open field after winning second place in the elite

Only 3/10 of one second separated second place finisher, Michael Fisher (#83) and John Davis, who took third. Photo courtesy Bob Rall.

Join us at Running Zone on July’s Sunday mornings at 10:30 for the FREE Runners’ Yoga Summer Series. Annette Armstrong from Downtown Yoga is teaching us how to stretch and strengthen our bodies to stay in optimal running shape. Bring your own mat or towel and a water bottle. Can’t make it Sundays? Check out other classes from Downtown Yoga at www.yogadowntownmelbourne.com

30-34 division. “The hail was so hard that at one point we were running backward to keep it out of our eyes. You had to wade through some of the puddles that were hitting mid-calf.”

While merciful friends plucked some runners off the course and other athletes huddled under neighborhood porches until things calmed down, race results listed continues on page 9

The mother-son team of West Melbourne’s Gail and Jarret Nolan having fun during the first part of the Open Showdown 5K. Photo courtesy http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/doug-carroll.html

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181 athletes who stuck it out to the finish, including Iowan Ben Fish, who won the open event in 17:11.

“It was different because you were not only running against other people but against the elements,” he said. “The lighting was really crashing down when I went back out to find my wife.”

Most people were laughing about the adventure once they were snug and dry inside the Eau Gallie Civic Center. Plenty of beer and Smokey Bones BBQ helped to promote a jovial mood as the awards ceremony began.

In addition to the Showdown 5K awards that were presented (visit http:// www.runningzone.com/event_results for complete results of both elite and open races), organizers from all three Series used the venue to honor their respective Series champions.

And, while it seems almost impossible, five men were dedicated enough, fast enough and perhaps lucky enough to earn

These five athletes pulled off an incredible feat of feet this season by winning a series award in each of Brevard’s three road racing series. From left to right: David Grant, Matt Mahoney, Joe Hultgren, Gary Caster and Ray Brown receive special awards.

Photo courtesy http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/doug-carroll.html

an extra special award honoring them for their wins in each of Brevard’s 2011-12 road-race Series.

These incredible runners included Ray Brown: 3rd 65-69 RZ, 2nd 60-64 SCR, 6th OA TRS; Gary Castner: 1st 6569 RZ, 1st 65-609 SCR, 5th OA TRS; Da-

vid Grant, 1st 60-64 RZ, Sr. Grand Master (60+) SCR, 2nd TRS; Joe Hultgren: 1st 50-54 RZ, Master (40+) SCR, 1st TRS; Matt Mahoney: 2nd 55-54 RZ, 1st 55-54 SCR, 4th OA TRS. continues on page 10

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It’s (Finally) Race Day…Now What? pace yourself accordingly. There may also be a fluid stop on the course. If you need water, take a cup from the volunteer and then move off to the side before you slow down to drink so that you don’t impede another runner. It helps to pinch the sides of the cup together to allow yourself to keep moving and drinking without spilling anything.

Once you cross the finish line, keep moving forward because others – and there will be others – who are still racing in behind you.

You can take off your D-Tag at any time after your race is finished. They are not reusable so feel free to keep it as a souvenir!

After the race stick around and take

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Before a race starts, the race director will often make announcements about the course.

Here Denise Piercy instructs the 2011 Ghostly Gecko crowd of participants.

time to really relax and celebrate your accomplishment! As results are being tabulated, athletes are treated to food, drink and a time to meet new people and swap race stories. Don’t be shy – there is often a feeling of camaraderie post-race which provides strangers an opportunity to become friends.

Even if you don’t think you won an award, hang around anyway. All of the Running Zone Foundation Race Series events provide random give-a-ways of cool things like an iPad or surfboard.

Showdown Lowdown

Stick around after each race! There is usually a party atmosphere and you could win a cool give-a-way!

And, if you’re like most people who cross their first finish line, you’ll want to come back for more. Check out all of the fun Running Zone race events at http://www. runningzone.com/series/ In addition to feeling great about your own increasing fitness, it’s good to know that the net proceeds of all of the Running Zone Foundation races are donated right back to the local community.

Congratulations and welcome to the club!

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Retired FLORIDA TODAY sports writer, Mark DeCotis was also honored for his contributions to the growth of the running and multisport community over the years. You can read a copy of the award commendation at http://spacecoastmultisport.com/storage/Showdown%20 Mark%20DeCotis1.pdf While there was little anyone could do about Ma Nature’s temper tantrum, the

Showdown organizers will be sending out a survey asking for help on how to make next year’s event even better.

And Johnson, the guy who came up with the original idea, is already building his vision.

“Maybe we could expand the Showdown in the future by asking Track Shack continues on page 11

Don’t forget to renew your membership to the Gecko Club!

For more information visit http://www.runningzone.com/gecko_club or see the application form on page 14 of this newsletter.

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Never Too Late

by Patti Sponsler

With her easy smile and ever-ready word of encouragement, Palm Bay’s Rene Dunne was the perfect person for Prevention Magazine to feature in their “Great Beginnings Start Here” story in the August issue.

The 31-year-old team captain of the Running Zone Racing Team and avid Space Coast Runners board member sent in her story when the magazine asked the question “did training for a 5K change your life and how?”

Hard to believe now, but in 2009 Rene had been a smoker for 17 years and was carrying an additional 40 pounds on her 5’5” frame.

Life began to change for both Rene and her husband, Les – also, a smoker - when they decided to take up running in March of that year to help them break the stinky habit and lose some weight.

Four month later, the couple finished their first race – the July 4 Firecracker 5K – and never looked back.

These days both the Dunnes are smokefree, 40 pounds lighter and regulars on the local road race scene.

Prevention flew the couple up to New York City in May for an exciting photo shoot and a fun weekend in Manhattan.

Be on the lookout for the story in the August issue that will be on shelves this week.

If you would like to transform your lifestyle to a healthy one, check out the story in The Den on page 2 of this newsletter!

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and other series organizers to bring their champions to Brevard.”

Congratulations to all of Brevard’s runners and walkers. To see a list of winners from each of the individual Series, follow these links:

Mark DeCotis, left, listens as Bernie Sher reads the letter that accompanied the award Mark received for his long-standing support to the running community.

n Running Zone Foundation Race Series: www.runningzone.com/series/race_results n SCR Runner of the Year: www.spacecoastrunners.org/roy_results.htm n Titusville Running Series: http://www. spacecoastrunners.org/trs_results.htm

Perhaps future Olympians?

Titusville’s Jason Garrett and Melbourne’s Graeme Burns are focused on the elite Showdown 5K finish line.

Photo courtesy http://fineartamerica. com/profiles/doug-carroll.html

Dillon McGee crosses the finish line as the champion of the inaugural Showdown Championship 5K. Photo courtesy Bob Rall.

Running Zone employees show their Showdown spirit. From left to right are Laura Spedick, Erin Schuck, Don Piercy, Denise Piercy and Amy Minter. Photo courtesy http://fineartamerica.com/ profiles/doug-carroll.html

Come on in, the Water’s Fine!

Rene Dunne jumps and smiles during the photo shoot for Prevention Magazine.

Did the July 1 Bridge-to-Bridge 3.75-mile open water swim motivate you to get in the water?

Join Running Zone at Squid Lips Beach on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. for a swim in the Indian River Lagoon and then a fun run or walk over the Eau Gallie causeway. We’ll provide the fluids and encouragement!

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2012-13 Running Zone Foundation Race Series Starts July 4th!

WEDNESDAY, JUly 4, 2012 • FIRECRACKER 5K Liberty Bell Museum, 7:00 am This is the 1st race of the series that starts with the ringing of a replica of America’s Liberty Bell. After the race, celebrate the 4th of July by watching the Honor America Parade. Random giveaway of one Apple iPad!

• Start the race with the ringing of a replica of the Liberty Bell • American Flags to all Finishers • Most Patriotic Costume Contest • Free Li’l Firecracker Kids’ Run • Great Breakfast Party after the Race by Corey’s Bagels on the Beach!

• Benefits Honor America and Space Coast Therapy Dogs • Prizes for top Military, Police and Firefighter finishers!

• Honor America Parade starts after the race.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2012 • I RUN FOR PIZZA FOOTBALL KICKOFF 5K The Avenue at Viera, 7:00 am This year’s football themed race will kick off at the Avenue at Viera based out of the Pizza Gallery and Grill courtyard.

Show support for your favorite football team! Random giveaway of NFL Football tickets (any Florida team) plus one hotel

night stay for two!

• Support your Favorite Football Team on Race Day • Awesome Pizza and Football Awards • Special Award for the Most Supported 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 and WEGO Ministries

SATURDAY, october 20, 2012 • ghostly gecko 5k Eau Gallie Civic Center, 6:30 pm This is a Halloween-themed evening race at the Eau Gallie Civic Center. Come join us for a Spooktacular good time!

An awesome post race party at Squid Lips. Random giveaway of Halloween

Horror Night tickets and one hotel night stay for two!

• Best Halloween Costume Contest • Halloween Goodie Bags to All Finishers • Fun Ghostly Gecko Awards • Free Li’l Goblins Kids’ Run with Zippy

the Gecko • Food provided by Squid Lips!

• Awards ceremony following all races on Squid Lips beach and deck • Benefits J. Kyle Braid Scholarship Program

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2012 • JINGLE BELL 2-MILER Satellite Beach Library, 5:45 pm Santa and Zippy the Gecko bring this holiday favorite to Satellite Beach with jingle bells for your shoes and awesome Santa Hats for the first 500 regis-

trants! Random giveaway LCD TV! • Jingle Bells for Everyone’s Shoes • Best Holiday Costume and Fun Stocking Awards • Santa Arrival on Fire Truck

• Free Santa’s Little Helper Kids’ Run with Zippy the Gecko • Food provided by Long Doggers!

SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2013 • brevard zoo’s monkey madness 3k NEW This year! 2 separate races!

No Monkey Business, 7:00am Scenic Route, 7:35am 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*. Random giveaway of one day Disney tickets

and one hotel night stay for two! *Must show participant’s race number for discounts • Check out Zoo Animals during the Run/Walk • Fun Monkey Awards • 50% Off Admission for All Partici-

pants on Race Day* • Free Li’l Monkey Kids Run with Zippy the Gecko • Breakfast catered by Pizza Gallery & Grill • Benefits Brevard Zoo

SATURDAY, april 6, 2013 • PIRATE PLUNDER 2-mile run Meg O’Malley’s, 6:30pm A pirate-themed fun 2 mile run/ walk. Best pirate costume awards.

New location and change to evening race with fun Pirate after party.

Random giveaway of a Vero Beach

Disney 2 Night stay for 2 to enjoy their Pirate Themed Pool!

• Pirate Costume Contest!

• Awesome Technical Tees • Fun Race Packets • Great Pirate Awards

• Benefits M.O.R.G.A.N. Project!

Also Bring your “plunder” change to put into the Treasure Chest for Camp Hope, for bereaved children!

SATURDAY, may 11, 2013 • run for the geko hawaiian luau 5k BCC/Wickham Park Pavilion, 7:15am This is the race that started it all.

Come join Zippy as we thank you with Running Zone’s 10th year anniversary! Special commemorative

beach towels to all finishers! Random giveaway of a surfboard from Longboard House!

• Hawaiian Luau with Hula Dancers!

• Festive Leis for all Finishers Dress in your favorite Hawaiian Attire

• Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids’ Run • Hawaiian Breakfast catered by Pizza Gallery & Grill • Awesome Gecko Awards • Benefits Brevard Rescue Mission

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New at Running Zone Garmin Forerunner 910XT

Wahoo Fitness Blue HR Heart Rate Strap

The Wahoo Fitness Blue HR heart rate strap is the world’s first Bluetooth Smart heart rate strap made for the iPhone 4S. This heart rate strap and App combination transforms your iPhone into an all-in-one training device; great for runners, cyclists, and other fitness enthusiasts. The Wahoo Fitness Blue HR heart rate strap connects wirelessly to the iPhone 4S without the need for any adapters and delivers accurate real-time heart rate data through the free Wahoo Fitness App. Additionally, the open API allows other popular Apps, such as RunKeeper, MapMyRide, 321Run, and Cyclemeter to work with the Blue HR. With the Wahoo Blue HR and your favorite fitness App, you now have your heart rate data, playlists, phone, GPS maps and more-- all in one device!

Garmin has taken the Forerunner 310XT to the next level with the new Garmin Forerunner 910XT! It’s Garmin’s first multisport watch to offer extensive swim metrics, including swim distance, stroke identification, stroke count and pool lengths. It also computes your swolf* score to help you gauge your swimming efficiency. The waterproof design and easy operations make it suited for other water sports, including paddle boarding.

On dry land, Forerunner 910XT offers many of the features of Garmin’s advanced cycling computers and sport watches to accurately capture your time, distance, speed or pace and more. It is Garmin’s first multisport device to incorporate a barometric altimeter for highly accurate elevation data, including ascent, descent and grade. Configurable data fields let you customize multiple training pages for each sport. Set up vibration alerts to give a silent nudge when you hit a split, when it’s time to take nutrition or if you need a little feedback to stay within range of your goals. With these high-level features and up to 20 hours of battery life, the 910XT is ideal for athletes training for ultras or iron distance triathlons.

For advanced training, the 910XT is compat-

ible with ANT+™ sensors, including the optional speed/cadence sensor for cycling or premium heart rate monitor (included with some models). And for those datadriven athletes, the 910XT also is compatible with ANT+ power meters, like Vector™, Garmin’s pedal-based power meter.

Make the most of every workout by uploading to Garmin Connect. Here, you can see your activity on a map and view detailed metrics.

You also can use Connect to plan new routes, create and schedule custom workouts and explore activities from other users. Through the magic of ANT+ wireless technology and the tiny USB stick that comes with your 910XT, your workout data automatically transfers to your computer when in range. Mac® and PC compatible. *Swolf score is the total of the number of strokes and the time it takes to swim a certain distance.

Shiver leads U.S. to Team Victory YILAN COUNTY, Chinese Taipei — Americans Kaitlin Shiver, Jessica Broderick and Julie Rechel recorded top-15 finishes June 30 to lead the U.S. women to their first-ever team title at the International University Sports Federation’s (FISU) 11th World University Triathlon Championship. Satellite Beaches Shiver – a Running Zone sponsored triathlete and doctoral candidate at University of Florida - paced all U.S. competitors with a fourth-place finish in 2 hours, 9 minutes, and 9 seconds in the 1.5-kilometer swim, 40-kilometer bike, and 10-kilometer run event.

Congratulations to Kaitlin and the U.S. team members!

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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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The purpose of the Gecko Club is to promote fitness and exercise in our community. Offering training clinics, weekly fun runs and walks, numerous road races and our race series are just some of the activities that the Gecko Club provides to help promote a healthy, active lifestyle.

Running Zone’s Gecko Club is an investment that more than pays for itself! Whether you’re someone looking for comfortable shoes for everyday or an elite marathoner, a membership to Running Zone’s Gecko Club offers you exclusive merchandise, awesome discounts to local businesses and incredible privileges offered ONLY to our Members. Select a Membership below and start the experience (and the savings) today!

Membership in the Gecko Club 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

Promoting fitness & healthy, active lifestyles.

Membership Application

FOUNDATION

A Running & Walking Club “Not Just for Lizards”

Please complete the following membership application. All applicants (parents or guardians for minors) must sign and date, where indicated, to acknowledge understanding of the Membership Waiver below. Please make copies of this application for more than one family member.

Mail Application to: Running Zone Gecko Club, 3696 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935 Make checks payable to: Running Zone Foundation, Inc. Membership: Type:

New

Renewing Member

Primary Interest:

Individual – Annual Membership ($40.00)

Last Name (please print clearly) Male

Female

Running

Walking

Kid’s (12 & Under) – Annual Membership ($15.00) First Name

Date of Birth

Email Address Address

City

State

Zip Code

Membership Waiver In consideration of the acceptance of my membership application fee being accepted, I intend to be legally bound, and hereby for myself, my heirs, and executors, waive all rights and claims for damages which may hereafter accrue to me against the sponsors, officials, volunteers, and supporters of the Gecko Club and its representatives, successors, or assigns for any and all damages or injuries which may be sustained and suffered by me in consideration of my association or participation in any Gecko Club event. If I should suffer injury or illness, I authorize the officials of the Gecko Club to use their discretion to have me transported to a medical facility, and I take full financial and legal responsibility for this action. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have my physician’s permission to participate in any of the Gecko Club events. I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use any photographs, videotapes, or any other record of this event for any purpose for the Gecko Club whatsoever. I have read the above release and understand that it presents a risk of physical injury, knowing this I am joining the Gecko Club and participate in the various events at my own risk.

SIGNATURE

SIGNATURE OF PARENT FOR THOSE UNDER 18

DATE

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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Brevard County Discounts available until August 31st – $10.00 for full & $5.00 for half!

The Only Space-themed Marathon & Half-Marathon on the Planet

November 25, 2012 Cocoa, Florida 6:15am Start Time (Just minutes from Kennedy Space Center & the Orlando Attractions) Health & Fitness Expo and Pre-Race Dinner at

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Cocoa Riverfront Park

Register online now at

SpaceCoastMarathon.com Or call: (321) 751-8890

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Brevard County Discounts available until August 31st – $10.00 for full & $5.00 for half!

WELCOME ATHLETES & SPACE ENTHUSIASTS! • Start the race to the roar of a Space Shuttle countdown and

Running Zone Foundation and Space Coast Runners welcome you to the 41st running of the Space Coast Marathon and Half Marathon – Florida’s oldest marathon. We invite runners and walkers alike to experience one of the most beautiful USATFcertified waterfront courses on the east coast.

Liftoff on the Jumbo-tron

• Expo and Pre-Race Dinner at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

This is one of the most unique running and walking events in the country! Because our course is held within the shadow of the Kennedy Space Center, the entire event revolves around a space theme sure to delight and energize our participants.

The only space-themed marathon and half-marathon on the planet! 5-4-3-2-1! Blast off for this year’s 6:15 a.m. start of the Space Coast Marathon and Half-Marathon on November 25th, 2012!

Here are some of the highlights for the 41st running of the Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon:

• Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Discount Coupons • “Space” Props along course and at finish line area • “Space” Themed Water/Aid Stations all along course • Volunteers in NASA-like uniforms • “Space” Photo opportunity with astronauts • Official long sleeve technical T-shirt (moisture-wicking noncotton)

• Large Beach Towel with race logo for all finishers • Set a PR with this year’s Pace Teams!

• A full Pancake and Egg Breakfast and Pizza • Fast Course – Boston Qualifier

ENTRY FORM

2012 SPACE COAST MARATHON & HALF-MARATHON PAY BY DATE

FEB. 1 - AUG. 31

SEPT. 1 - OCT. 31

NOV. 1 - NOV. 24

2012 MARATHON

$80

$90

$100

2012 HALF-MARATHON

$70

$80

$90

Check Division Entering:

MARATHON*

HALF-MARATHON

NAME _____________________________________________________BIRTHDATE ___________________ RACE DAY AGE _______________ EXPECTED FINISH TIME _____________________________________________ STREET ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________ CITY ________________________________________STATE ________________ ZIP__________________ PHONE _______________________E-MAIL ___________________________________________________ MALE

FEMALE

T-shirt size:

X-SMALL

SMALL

Brevard County Resident:

PASTA DINNER TICKETS: ($50 per person) # of tickets needed _____________

(Cost includes dinner and admission to the Apollo/Saturn V Center Exhibit.)

MEDIUM

LARGE

X-LARGE

XX-LARGE

UNISEX SIZING (Technical shirt will not shrink)

$5.00 discount for Half-Marathon | $10.00 discount for Marathon until Aug. 31st, 2012 (both discounts expire Aug. 31st, 2012)

Note: Entry fees are non-refundable and race numbers are non-transferable. Those who register for one distance but wish to switch to the other, have until Nov. 24th to do so. After that date, no changes will be allowed.

Make check payable to Running Zone Foundation. Mail to: Running Zone Foundation, Inc., 3696 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935 INCOMPLETE OR UNSIGNED FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! In consideration of my entry into the 2012 Marathon, Half-Marathon being accepted, I intend to be legally bound, and do hereby for myself, my heirs, and executors, waive all rights and claims for damages which may hereafter accrue to me against the sponsors, officials, volunteers and supporters of this race and any representatives, successors, or assigns for any and all damages or injuries which may be sustained and suffered by me in consideration of my association with an entry or participation in the 2012 Space Coast Marathon, or Half-Marathon.

If I should suffer injury or illness, I authorize the officials of the race to use their discretion to have me transported to a medical facility, and I take full financial and legal responsibility for this action. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have my physician’s permission to participate in this race. I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use any photographs, videotapes, or any other record of this event for any purpose of the event whatsoever. I have read the above release and understand that it presents a risk of physical injury, knowing this I am entering this event at my own risk.

SIGNATURE _________________________________________

DATE _______________________

SIGNATURE OF PARENT FOR THOSE UNDER 18 (HALF) _________________________________________________ *Eighteen (18) is the minimum age required for participation in the marathon.

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