Starting Line - August 2012

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 8 • AUGUST 2012 • RUNNINGZONE.COM

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Firecracker 5K: New Course Records

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THE NEXT STEPS I run for pizza football KICKOFF 5K

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Pigskin & Pie

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Do you bring your running shoes on vacation?

In this issue: Firecracker 5K Blows Up Records................................ 3 Staying Speedy – Anne Dockery........................ 3 The Next Steps...................... 3 Running Zone August Special....................... 3 Firecracker 5K: New Course Records...................... 4 Firecracker 5K Results............. 5 New Balance August Special....................... 5 Thank You – Maholo .............. 7 New at Running Zone............. 7 Adidas Try On Night.............. 7 Pigskin & Pie......................... 8 Beer Run & Guys’ Night Out............................. 9 Keeping Kids Active............... 9 Sharing the Load.................. 11 Camp Blast Off.................... 16 Fit Future Training Program...... 17 Cross Country Spike Night..... 19 Running Zone Foundation Series Events....................... 20 Space Coast Marathon & Half-Marathon Registration Form................................... 21 Gecko Club Membership Form.... 23

Every summer (when race season slows down) we take the family somewhere for a vacation.

One of our favorite things to do when we go on vacation is our morning runs. When some go on vacation it means a break from everything and a time to indulge. But I believe some of the best memories are from running and being able to see the sights of a new place never explored before. Many go out sightseeing using public transportation, but with running, for some reason, you are able to see so many more sights. It also provides an opportunity to meet some of the local residents and to get a flavor of the area as well as burning some vacation calories! It has become a vacation tradition in our family to always pack our running gear.

Some of my fondest memories were when we visited the west coast and running in San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge (at 50 degrees in July) was unbelievable. I also remember a “rave” run in Monterey where we saw hundreds of seals along the water as well as a trail run in the Sequoia Mountains. And every year when our entire extended family gets together, we all go for a run together. It may not be far or fast but we all have a great time together!

The morning run becomes a great way to scope out the area and more importantly, decide where to eat and shop. You should give this a try on your next vacation!

Don & Denise Piercy Running Zone

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

Tyler & Trish on our vacation a couple years ago to San Francisco on a run.

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Firecracker 5K Blows Up Records

by Patti Sponsler

This year’s Firecracker 5K set its own record as more than 1,000 runners and walkers came out to enjoy the fun. From left to right: #904, Daniel Moore finished second overall in 16:07; #117, Peter Clusener set a record in the 35-39 age group as he took the division win in 17:12; #65, Oviedo’s Daniel Tressler won the 9-11 division in 20:49. TriHokie photo.

Records exploded at the Firecracker 5K in Melbourne on July 4. In addition to the overall male and female times dropping, an unprecedented 13 age group records were also shattered proving the rising commitment to fitness in this county.

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scorched his own course record as he took the victory in fifteen minutes and 45 seconds.

“I wanted to use the race as a good tempo workout for my summer training for college running at the University of North Florida,” said the 21-year-old rising senior who is majoring in construction management.

Post sizzled his 2011 record by 22

Saturday, August 11th, 2012 7:00 am • The Avenue Viera This year’s football themed race will kick off at the Avenues of 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!

H Support your Favorite Football Team on Race Day H Awesome Pizza and Football Awards H Special Award for the Most Supported Team!

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

H Benefits Suntree/Viera Youth Football & Cheerleading League and WEGO Ministries

AUGUST SPECIAL Starter Kit Purchase a regularly priced pair of shoes, get a FREE pair of socks and 25% off an outfit (shirt & shorts)

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grabbed second place in 16:07 with 16-year-old Tristan Kattenberg, of Satellite Beach, earning third in 16:23.

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NEW COURSE RECORDS Melbourne Beach’s James Post takes the win at the July 4 Firecracker 5K in Melbourne in 15:45. The 21--year-old University of North Florida rising senior broke the course record that he also set last year of 16:07. TriHokie photo.

seconds.

“A whole year more of base and workouts at the collegiate level just made me feel more comfortable at a faster pace,” he said. “I have also been focusing more on nutrition and sleep this past year in college - the ‘little things’ that are really the big things.”

Post, who won the FLRunners.com

Melbourne’s Jessica Crate, 26, won the women’s race in 17:41, beating her own course record of 17:42 set in 2010.

Invitational last fall with a personal best of 15:16.89, understands there is a time and place to put it all on the line - and during the heat of summer is not that time.

“There is a big difference between in-season collegiate races and out-ofseason road races,” he said. “I’m not as sharp as I will be later in the season and my mind-set going into the road race is a little bit different then an in-season race.”

Melbourne’s Daniel More, 18,

21-year-old Nicole Clarke, also of Melbourne, won the women’s 20-24 age group and set a new division course record with her 18:57 finish.

FIRECRACKER 5K: NEW COURSE RECORDS

2012 MALE Record Set by Former Record Set by Year Overall 15:45 James Post 16:07 James Post 2011 8 & under 25:12 Charley Pavlick 26:52 Joshua Kraver 2011 9-11 20:49 Daniel Tressler 21:43 Keaton Robb 2010 12-14 17:24 Trevor Kattenberg 18:16 Andrew Cacciatore 2011 20-24 16:24.3 Dillon McGee 17:05 Dillon McGee 2011 30-34 16:24.5 John Davis 16:59 John Davis 2011 35-39 17:12 Peter Clusener 18:34 Shane Streufert 2011 50-54 18:37 Bret Halliday 18:42 Joe Hultgren 2011 75+ 27:41 Tom Ward 31:48 Bob Pecor 2010

FEMALE Overall 17:41 Jessica Crate 17:42 Jessica Crate 2010 9-11 22:01 Jordan Michaels 23:46 Jordan Michaels 2011 20-24 18:57 Nicole Clarke 20:28 Carolyn Horst 2009 60-64 21:17 Anne Dockery 22:57 Anne Dockery 2010 65-69 27:47 Mary Ramba 28:29 Willy Moolenaar 2010 70-74 27:49 Willy Moolenaar 30:29 Willy Moolenaar 2011

Melbourne’s Charley Pavlick, 7, set a new course record in the men’s 8 and under division with his age group win of 25:12. TriHokie photo.

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Firecracker 5K Results July 4, 2012 • Liberty Bell Museum, Melbourne, FL

Jenna Crecco, 26, and Chris Slusher, 33, both of Melbourne, get into the Fourth of July holiday spirit in their festive costumes.

Slusher won the Best Costume contest! Photo Doug Carroll.

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took the win in 17:30.

On the ladies’ side, Melbourne’s Jessica Crate dropped her 2010 course record by one second as she hit the line in 17:41. The 26-year-old fitness trainer and two-time Series champion had 47 seconds to spare as Melbourne’s Beth Whalen hit the line in 18:28, taking second place.

Jacksonville’s Allison Spiegel was third in 18:51 and Palm Bay’s Jackie Clifton, 50, took the Master’s (40+) top spot in 20:24.

The race itself set its own course record as more than 1,000 walkers and Joseph Joseph, III, was all smiles after winning an iPad during the random give-a-ways.

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Athletes of all ages and abilities participated in this year’s Firecracker 5K and post-race party. Photo TriHokie.

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Firecracker 5K Blows Up Records runners signed up for the Fourth of July annual event that is also the first race in the seven-race 2012-13 Running Zone Foundation Race Series.

The Series is a mix of fun-themed family events with doable distances ranging from 3K (1.8 miles) to 5K (3.1 miles).

Each race offers participants beautiful tech race shirts; free child care; free kids’ runs, free race photo downloads and a festive post-race party that also gives away great door prizes like the Apple iPad that was won by Joseph Joseph after the Firecracker 5K. The Series attracts runners and walkers of all ages and abilities and offers the season’s speediest a piece of the $10,000 cash and prize purse.

And one thing many people don’t know is that proceeds from all the Series events are donated right back into the com-

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munity. More than $40,000 was donated to various charities and non-profits during the 2011-2012 race season. To learn more about the Foundation, go to www.facebook.com/RunningZoneFoundation Complete Series information and registration is available at http://www.runningzone.com/series/ Check out all the great Firecracker 5K race photos that are available for FREE download plus complete race results, including split times, at http://www.runningzone.com/event_results Coming up next is the I Run for Pizza Football Kickoff 5K that will begin at 7 a.m. on August 11 based from the Pizza Gallery and Grill courtyard at Avenue of Viera in Viera. Check out all the race fun and information at http://www.runningzone.com/series/news/365

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Pigskin and Pie NEW THIS YEAR!

by Patti Sponsler

AT ALL RUNNING ZONE FOUNDATION SERIES EVENTS for Gecko Club Members

Course Records Male: David Kilgore, 15:33, 2010 (2x winner) Female: Jessica Crate, 17:31, 2010 (2x winner) Male Master (40+): Doug Butler, 16:57, 2009, (4x Master winner) Female Master: Ceal Walker, 19:27, 2009

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!

Kyle Cooke on his way to the 16:33 victory at the 2011 I Run for Pizza Football Kickoff 5K. TriHokie photo.

Those with a penchant for pigskin – and pizza – will especially enjoy the 8th annual I Run for Pizza Football Kickoff 5K on August 11.

The family-friendly, football-themed event is race number two in the seven-event

Running Zone Foundation Race Series and participants are encouraged to dress in their favorite team jerseys and colors.

Runners and walkers will be welcomed back from the fast, flat 3.1-mile course by the rousing cheers of family, friends and the Suntree/Viera youth football and cheerleading league.

Stick around for the awards and tailgate party as Pizza Gallery and Grill will again be providing a plentiful assortment of tastytopped pizza goodness as well as muffins and fruit in the restaurant’s beautiful courtyard. Last year, Chris Coneen and his Pizza Gallery crew served up more than 300 of the delectable pies.

And don’t forget about the great postrace random give-a-ways including a pair of NFL Football tickets to any Florida team game plus one hotel night stay for two - no scalping required!

If you’re in the game for more than fitness and fun, the 2012-13 season offers a purse worth $10,000 in cash, prizes and gift certificates. Individual races also offer awards to the top three male and female finishers; top male and female Master finishers (40+) and top three male and female finishers in 16 age groups.

The 5K will kick off at 7 a.m. near the Pizza Gallery and Grill courtyard at the Avenue of Viera in Viera. Parents will be pleased to know that PlanetKid will be providing free childcare for their tiny tots during the 5K and then Zippy, Running Zone’s mascot will then lead the pint-sized pizza lovers on a free kids’ run.

Complete race information and registration is available on-line at http://www.runningzone.com/series/news/365 Registration continues on page 10

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Beer Run & Guys’ Night Out (Bring your girls too!)

Wednesday, August 15th 2012 5:30pm - 8:00pm Come in and check out the latest running shoes and gear and go for a 3 mile fun-run with Brooks! n Shoe fitting with gait analysis by Running Zone staff n Fitness Q & A with Jeremy Stewart of Beachside PT n 15% Discount on all products n Free gift with purchase of Brooks products n Drawings for free Brooks outfit & free pair of Brooks shoes

PLUS‌ Food, drinks, and beer provided!

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27-year-old Michael Skuban of Melbourne runs with an extra challenge. Skuben and his wife, Valarie, participated in the Military division.

Happy finishers left to right: Suzy Leonard, 48, Rockledge; Sharon Loines, 44, Merritt Island and Pam Marticke, 30, Carlsbad, CA. TriHokie photo.

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There is little doubt which football team Jim Anderson and his grandaughters support.

Anderson took third in the 70-74 age group at the 2011 I Run for Pizza Football Kickoff 5K. TriHokie photo.

is also available at Running Zone located at 3696 N. Wickham Road in Melbourne or on-site day of race.

Those who are preregistered will be able to pick up their race packet and goodies from Running Zone beginning Tuesday, August 7 from 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. or

Proud parents watch their children shine in one wave of the free kids’ run at the 2011 I Run for Pizza Football Kickoff 5K. PlanetKid offers free childcare during the 5K so parents can get their exercise first! TriHokie photo.

on race morning.

This year’s race proceeds will benefit the Suntree/Viera youth football and cheerleading league and WEGO ministries.

See you there!

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Sharing the Load: Teams add support and fun to racing

by Pattti Sponsler

Members of Jackson’s Jets and Joggers pose for a photo after taking third place in the Open Team division at the July 4 Firecracker 5K in Melbourne. From left to right on front row: Andy Menschner, Janet Bainbridge, Nancy Wingo, Jackson Bainbridge, Kim Prosser. Back row: Brian Smith and his dogs, Rob Pike, Harry Prosser, Chris Loins, Chris Waterman, Betsy Butler, Sharon Loines, Chris Bainbridge. TriHokie photo.

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Everything seems easier when you have friends to help you and it’s usually a lot more fun. If you’ve ever participated in any of the Running Zone Foundation Race Series events, you’ve probably noticed groups of people wearing race shirts representing various teams. While some of these teams are out to win the gold, many are out to there do their best and encourage each other.

The Series offers an Open Team category for any friends and family members who want to enjoy the camaraderie of a team. Teams require only a minimum of five participants and each member gets $3 off of their entry fee. Everyone on the team is still eligible to win individual awards as well.

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There were several waves in the free kids’ run and most of the participants were every bit as focused as their older counterparts. Photo TriHokie.

Satellite Beaches Kay Fridge, 20, is joyful at the finish line of the Firecracker 5K. Photo TriHokie.

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In addition to their race awards, the top overall male and female each receive a special prize. The same prizes are also provided as random give-a-ways in the age groups. Here, Cocoa’s Bud Timmons shows his delight at winning one of the delectible creations.

Timmons also won the 60-64 age group in 23:02. TriHokie Photo

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Sharing the Load

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The team known as Jackson’s Jets and Joggers exemplify how easily a team can evolve and how the camaraderie and support of a team can deepen friendships and make life richer.

When Sharon Loines gave up chocolate during the Thanksgiving weekend of 2008, the Mila Elementary Assistant Principal had no idea how that one step toward better health would ripple through the lives of her friends and co-workers.

“Sharon was such a chocoholic that Hershey had a line just for her in Pennsylvania,” quipped Dr. Betsy Butler, Mila’s Principal at the time. “Watching her keep the faith day after day and stay committed to her decision made me realize that if she could stop eating chocolate, I could quit smoking.”

Butler, who had puffed her way through three packs a day for almost 23

years, went smoke-free on June 2, 2009.

Two days later she began her love affair with running.

“I literally went home and ran three miles at about 12 minutes per mile,” she said. “I was so excited. I did the same thing the next day and the day after and then signed up for an 8K about six weeks later.”

During the summer, Sharon’s hubby, Chris, a former high school runner, had begun pounding the pavement again and Sharon soon followed with her own walk and run routine.

“Our group just started to jog together and support each other,” said Butler.

“Someone suggested entering a 5K so we did the Sister Run 5K for Ovarian Cancer.

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Students of the Indian Harbour Montessori school take time to pose for the camera after winning 1st place in the School Participation category.

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Mila guidance counselor, Denise Canina, became the team’s personal coach, mentor, friend and life coach. TriHokie photos.

great time that we started scouting for more.”

Soon Chris Waterman and Janet and Chris Bainbridge were joining them on the roads as well as Mila teacher Liz Velez and Denise Canina, a guidance

counselor at the school.

“Denise had been a runner for a lot of years,” Butler said. “She became our personal coach, friend, mentor and life coach.”

As the group grew and continued racing together, someone suggested they race as a team in the Running Zone Foundation Race Series.

“Chris Waterman came up with the name Jackson’s Jetts and Joggers,” said Butler. “The team was named after (now 7-year-old) Jackson Bainbridge, Janet and Chris’s son. Every time Chris (Waterman) or the team places and gets hardware we give it to Jackson because it is all about us; it is all for us.”

The team continues to grow as friends of friends are welcomed regardless of how fast or slow they travel toward the finish line.

“The competition is within ourselves,” said Butler. “We support each other’s goals. I’ve done 81 races in the

The team of Jackson’s Jets and Joggers was named after 7-year-old Jackson Bainbridge, son of Janet and Chris Bainbridge. The Jets and Joggers moniker describes all members of the team from those who run a six-minute mile to those who run/walk a 15-minute mile.

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past three years because of these people.

I want to qualify for New York (City Marathon) and need a 1:44 half. The fastest I’ve run is 1:48. I know that with my teammates encouraging and pushing me, I might just make it.”

That same support now transcends the athletic goals.

“We enjoy our fellowship and support each other through life’s good and bad,” Butler said. “We also get together a few times a year at someone’s home.

Usually it’s potluck. We spent New Year’s Day together just laughing and talking together.”

“We’re like a family. It is all so infectiously positive – the stuff that really counts in a lifetime.”

Interested in starting your own team?

Go to http://www.runningzone.com/series/teams

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Camp Blast Off!

by Patti Sponsler

Remember those New Year’s resolutions?

If this was the year you were going to run or walk your first or fastest halfmarathon, Running Zone Foundation and Health First Health Plans have your back.

The 2012 Space Coast Half-Marathon Training Camp will kick off on August 12 and runs – no pun intended – right up through race day on November 25.

This year’s camp will offer three different programs including n Walk/Run for beginning athletes. Short jogs will be taken between longer periods of walking. n Run/Walk for newer athletes and those who may not have raced or gone further than 5K. In this program walk breaks will be taken between longer periods of running. n Run Faster for those who have some racing experience and those who want to run a personal best half-marathon.

“The neat thing about this is that someone can move up and down,” said Michele Birdwell, a neuromuscular therapist and one of the camp’s four certified coaches. “After just a few weeks last year, everyone from the Run/Walk group had moved up as did most in the Run/Walk.

Conversely, if someone gets injured, there is another option that will let them con-

Certified coaches Michele Birdwell, Barry Birdwell, Bernie Sher and Rick Foresteire yuk it up on the Space Coast Half Marathon course before the start of the 2012 Space Coast Half Marathon Training Camp. Photo SpaceCoastMultiSport.com

tinue moving forward and stay involved.”

The camp meets twice a week; once at Running Zone on Thursday evenings and then again on Sunday mornings at the athlete’s choice of Cocoa Village or Oars and Paddles Park in Indian Harbour Beach.

Each athlete will also receive a personalized workout schedule based on his or her individual fitness and goals as well as on-line and in-camp training tips.

“Besides the face-to-face time with your coaches, one of the most important elements about the group workouts is the camaraderie and friendships you build with the other athletes,” said head coach Bernie Sher, who has overseen the half and full training workouts since the camp’s debut in 2003. “Everyone is working to be their best for that specific race and end up encouraging and supporting each other. We have had campers who developed deep friendships and/or training partnerships that are still going strong.”

In addition to the workouts, campers will be treated to various workshops including how to train with a heart rate monitor

(not mandatory); sound nutrition principals; the mental aspects of training and racing; injury prevention and stretching.

There is a nominal fee for this fifteen week camp - $75 for Health First Health Plan members; $100 for returning campers and $125 for new campers.

The coaches will be holding three informational meetings where you can learn more about the program, meet the coaches, pick up camp materials and receive answers to all your questions.

Join them at 6:30 p.m. at any of the following: n Monday, August 6: Melbourne Pro Health & Fitness Healthplex n Tuesday, August 7: Merritt Island Pro Health & Fitness Healthplex n Wednesday, August 8: Viera Pro Health & Fitness Healthplex There is also more information in this newsletter and on-line at http://www.runningzone.com/training#2373 Complete information about and registration for the Space Coast Marathon and Half-Marathon is available at http://www.spacecoastmarathon.com/

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T R A IN ING PROG R AM

August 16th – October 20th Welcome!

This program isn’t just about exercising. Each week, in addition to the group workouts on Thursday With the Fit Future training program, offered excluevening, there will also be weekly educational/ sively at our New Balance Melbourne store, you will informational sessions on the proper approach to find the coaching and support you need to reach your weight loss, nutrition, injury prevention and more. wellness goals. Our coaches will lead an enthusiastic group of participants with one goal in mind: to make Need to lose weight but not sure how? wellness a priority in your life.

Andy Dutra, one of the camp coaches, knows how.

New Balance Melbourne and coaches Tracy Simso and Andy was over 100 lbs over his optimum weight Andy Dutra are teaming up to offer a very unique several years ago. He has an awesome story and the 10-week weight loss walking / jogging program. knowledge to help you to change your life.

The hardest part is taking that first step.

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Come out to any of the informational meetings at New Balance Melbourne to meet coaches Andy and Tracy and to find out more about the program:

INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS SCHEDULE: Monday, August 7th ..................................... 6:30 pm Tuesday, August 8th ............................... 12:00 noon Wednesday, August 9th .............................. 6:30 pm The first group workout is Thursday, August 16th at New Balance Melbourne.

THE CAMP INCLUDES:

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• Stretching / Injury Prevention • Nutrition • Benefits of Cross Training • When Things Get Tough • Preparation for your 1st 5K Walk (Ghostly Gecko 5K) • Fluids provided at all group workouts • Included entry fee to Ghostly Gecko 5K on October 20th

ENTRY FEES: $125.00 Individual

$100.00 per Individual (Group Rate of 5 Participants )

VISIT US ONLINE: www.newbalancemelbourne.com OR CALL: 321-752-5660

• BMI Measurement / Baseline Assessment • Thursday evening group walk / jog at 6:00 pm at New Balance Melbourne and Wickham Park • Once a week - Optional Cross Training Sessions including yoga, spinning, pilates, etc.

• New Balance Wellness Kits • Various workshops with guest speakers discussing topics that include: • Video Sessions – Weight of the Nation (4-part series) • Footwear Clinic • Good Form Walking Clinic Form on on other next page.

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Fit Future T R A I NI NG PROGR AM August 16th – October 20th, 2012

Meet Your Coaches

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TRACY SIMSO

Tracy’s passion and drive for fitness and healthy living make her a perfect fit to help each participant achieve their fitness goal. Tracy began running as a part of boot camp when she was in the Navy and has never left her running shoes behind. An employee of Running Zone and a longtime member of the Running Zone Racing Team, Tracy exudes the true spirit of the running / walking community. More than just a runner, Tracy is a true role model to all those she encounters. Recently, she became a USATF Level 1 Certified Coach to help people of all fitness levels to meet or achieve their goals. Tracy will help everyone reach the finish line with a smile.

ANDY DUTRA

It all started with a flight of stairs. When Andy was constantly winded walking up a flight of stairs to his

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college dorm room his junior year, he knew his life needed a change.

He began running short distances at a time and soon competed in his first 5K. Coupled with circuit training, he lost a total of roughly 100 lbs over the next few years. This led him to become a Certified Personal Trainer to help others reach their fitness goals. On top of working towards his PhD at FIT, he works full-time at FIT’s Clemente Center as one of the Head Personal Trainers and Staff Mentors. In 2011, he joined the Running Zone Racing Team, an honor that he takes very seriously. Recently, he became a USATF Level 1 Certified Coach to help people of all fitness levels to meet or achieve their running objectives. Andy’s passion for running and fitness in general is extremely contagious and he motivates all those he encounters.

Start your journey to a Fit Future today with Tracy & Andy.

Fit Future IN MOTION TR AINING P R OGR AM August 16th – October 20th, 2012

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM Fill out entry form and either mail to or drop off at New Balance Melbourne, 3680 N. Wickham Road, Unit C, Melbourne, FL 32935. Checks should be made payable to NEW BALANCE MELBOURNE.

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Running Zone & Nike present

20% DISCOUNT on all merchandise for student athletes

Thursday, September 6, 2012 6:00pm at Running Zone THE LARGEST TEAMS REPRESENTED RECEIVE GRAND PRIZES! 1st Place: 2 New Gatorade Coolers & Concentrate 2nd Place: Duffel Bag full of supplies (spikes, wrenches, etc) AGENDA: 6:00 – 8:00pm Try on Shoes & Spikes in the Store (Lots of Giveaways)

PIZZA, DRINKS AND GRAND PRIZE! Running Zone, Inc. • 3696 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935 • (321) 751-8890 • 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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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