Starting Line - December 2011

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Space Coast Marathon from a Different Perspective

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DON & Denise’s DEN

‘Tis the season for holiday spirited activity

In this issue: Space Coast Marathon from a Different Perspective .......3 The Next Steps..................3 Among Friends & Family.....4 Space Coast Marathon Results for Brevard County Residents...........................4 Space Coast Half-Marathon Results for Brevard County Residents ..........................6 Up Front...........................9 New at Running Zone.......14 The Community of Space Coast....................15 Beyond Brevard’s Borders....16 Well Done, Kaitlin Shiver!....18 Jingle YOUR Bells.............19 Doug Butler’s Winter Running Camp.................20 Starting Line design by AllMediaGraphicsLLC.com

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

Can you believe it is December already? The year has flown by and the holiday season usually keeps everyone extremely busy. Now is the time to take a break and plan something fun for the entire family to do for the holidays.

Why not come out for a 2 mile walk or run with your family and / or friends to the Jingle Bell 2 Miler?

On Saturday evening, December 17th starting at 5:45 pm, Running Zone Foundation’s Jingle Bell 2 Miler will be held at the Satellite Beach Library. Everyone can enjoy getting into the holiday spirit with a little exercise, a Santa appearance on a fire truck, jingle bells on

everyone’s shoes and Santa hats for the early registrants. Lots of participants wear costumes and go all out for our holiday costume contest.

If you can’t make our event on Saturday evening, I hope you are able to find a fun holiday spirited activity you can enjoy and take a little break from our hectic lives to enjoy your family and friends.

Happy Holidays from your friends at Running Zone.

Don & Denise Piercy Running Zone

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Space Coast Marathon from a Different Perspective

by Patti Sponsler

We’d like to thank Florida Today sports writer Mark DeCotis and correspondent, Lyn Dowling, for their thorough and amazing coverage of this year’s race. If you missed the articles, log on to www.floridatoday.com and search on Space Coast Marathon Their coverage was so good, in fact, that we needed to find a new angle for this article so we didn’t repeat their work. So, after talking to Brevard’s fastest overall male and female, we talked to some of the folks who also poured their hearts and souls into the event but for reasons or in ways you might not expect: Here, mostly in their own words are what they contributed to and took away from the event:

Volunteer finish line captain, Cyndi Bergs (fifth year in the same position)

While the average marathon runner is on the course between three and five hours, many of the volunteers put scores of their own time into making sure the participants receive an amazing experience. This is a snapshot of Cyndi’s marathon weekend: (Pre-race) Unpacked 3,700 medals that came individually wrapped in plastic; packed and unpacked trucks with supplies at Running Zone, the expo at KSC and the

...we talked to some of the folks who also poured their hearts and souls into the event but for reasons or in ways you might not expect...

race site; assisted in the expo.

(Race day) Starting at 3 a.m. Bergs and her crew began unloading trucks; set up the finish line and then laid out the medals towels and patches so they could easily be given to each finisher; decorated the finish area; set up iced towels, water, Gatorade and soda that was available to the athletes; worked the finish line until every athlete had crossed safely and then cleaned up, repacked the trucks and then unpacked them again at Running Zone.

“Working behind the scenes of a race allows you to pay attention to details that you know are important to the participants and gives you a good perspective on how much work is really involved to put on a great event.

I believe I have one of the best jobs – I get to see everyone accomplish his or her goal as they cross the finish line. I get an adrenaline rush watching the finishers, seeing their family and friends’ support and acknowledging that each participant has their own ‘story’, their own reason to push themselves mentally and physi-

Saturday, December 17th, 2011 at 5:45 pm, Satellite Beach Library 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 registrants! Random giveaway 37” Samsung LCD TV! n Santa Hats to the 1st 500 Entrants n Jingle Bells for Everyone’s Shoes n Best Holiday Costume and Fun Stocking Awards n Santa Arrival on Fire Truck n Free Santa’s Little Helper Kids’ Run with Zippy the Gecko n Food provided by Long Doggers! n Benefits Satellite Beach Leisure Services and Satellite Beach Police Fund

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Volunteer finish line captain, Cyndi Bergs, left, poses with marathon finisher, Molly Kirk, and fellow volunteer, George Mcafee

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Among Friends and Family

by Patti Sponsler

There is something uniquely wonderful about winning an award at a large race on our home turf. Often times, just knowing that our family and friends are rooting for us along the course or at the finish can make us run a little taller and try just a wee bit harder.

We wanted to recognize all of our locals who were able to stand on the Space Coast Marathon and Half-Marathon stage to receive their awards from running legend Kathrine Switzer and former shuttle pilot and United Space Alliance CEO, Mike McCulley. Many of our runners also qualified for the Boston and/or New York City Marathons with their times.

Congratulations to all of you!

2011 Space Coast Half-Marathon Local Award Winners Male: Art Anderson, Melbourne, 2nd 50-54, 1:31:27, (2012 New York City Marathon qualifier); Jim Cunningham, Viera, 3rd 55-59, 1:37:54, (2012 New York City Marathon qualifier); John Davis, Melbourne, 2nd OA, 1:20:22 (2012 New York City Marathon qualifier); David Grant, Viera, 3rd 60-64, 1:44:57, (2012 New York City Marathon qualifier); Steve Hedgespeth, West Melbourne, 3rd OA, 1:20:44 (2012 New York City Marathon qualifier); Joel Kinnunen, Melbourne, 3rd 45-49, 1:24:30, (2012 & 2013 New York City Marathon Qualifier); Brian Lail, Melbourne, 2nd 40-44, 1:30:33; Scott Larson, Melbourne, 1st 40-44, 1:29:58, (2012 New York City Marathon qualifier); Jack Lightle, Cocoa, 2nd 75+ (Jack is 80 years young!), 2:23:51;David Morales, Rockledge, 3rd 19 and under, 1:42:08; Chris Satcher, Cocoa Beach, 3rd Anne Caza, left, and Art Anderson share a 20-24, 1:48:23;Shane Streufert, Viera, 2nd 35-39, post-race hug. Anne took third in the 50-54 1:25:26. group in the half-marathon in 1:41:31. Art also took second in the 50-54 division in continues on page 8 1:31:27.

Space Coast Marathon Results for Brevard County Residents November 27, 2011 • Cocoa Village, FL

15-19 Devin Lubor............................ 4:33:01 20 - 24 Matthew Kiriazis..................... 4:30:46 Zach Fodor............................ 5:01:10 25 - 29 Keith Ray............................... 3:25:07 Bryan Sims............................. 3:50:04 Dylan Boynton........................ 3:59:28 Adrian Urquiola...................... 4:24:50 Tak Yip.................................. 4:31:58 John Hustoles.......................... 4:32:29 John Reali.............................. 4:45:25 Thomas Karlick....................... 5:18:42 30 - 34 Steven Stengle........................ 3:49:25 Mike Acosta........................... 3:54:12 Drew Cordes.......................... 4:31:11 Charles Goodson.................... 5:21:19 William Munsey...................... 5:29:51 Karthik Kadirvel...................... 5:38:34

35 - 39 Thaddeus Austin..................... 3:02:36 Brandon Kern......................... 3:25:07 Marc Zeller............................ 3:26:22 Jimmie Wright........................ 4:01:21 Carlos Merced........................ 4:34:56 Ron Norris............................. 4:46:31 Christopher Segura................. 4:57:53 Robert Lynch........................... 4:59:32 Josee Mcvadon....................... 5:17:51 Dan Howick........................... 5:29:02 Mark Schuster......................... 6:17:54 Masters (40+) Champion Bret Halliday.......................... 3:01:46 40 - 44 Michael Mccauslin.................. 3:29:31 Mark Davidson....................... 4:11:30 James Messina........................ 4:30:29 Ron Roff................................. 4:55:23 Steve Hinkle........................... 4:55:44 Todd Bogre............................ 4:57:38 Hernan Garcia....................... 4:57:46 Tracy Pugh............................. 5:03:46 Paul Kellner............................ 5:12:21 Eric Bissonnette....................... 5:20:48 Jeff Boston.............................. 5:38:42 45 - 49 Bryan Bost............................. 3:43:56 Frank Miller............................ 3:58:36 Ric Orona.............................. 4:11:27 Shawn Schaffner..................... 4:21:13 Matthew Rydson..................... 4:46:46 John Cibelli............................ 4:50:32 Roderick Sulte......................... 5:20:36 John Brinkley.......................... 5:31:06 50 - 54 Dan Flynn.............................. 3:59:00 Ricky Mcdonald...................... 4:25:06

Todd Bogue, #1050, guides blind athlete Randall Crosby through the 26.2-mile course. The two Titusville men set personal bests, finishing in 4:57:38. Their time was good enough for Randall to qualify to run in the Blind/Visually Impaired division at the 2012 Boston Marathon.

Mark Stephens........................ 4:29:36 Keith Escue............................. 4:29:51 Mike Melzer........................... 4:30:15 Ed Leaman............................. 4:38:44 Shawn Fisher.......................... 4:54:08 Randall Crosby....................... 4:57:38 Lawrence McCalla.................. 5:36:16 John Schmidt.......................... 7:38:03 55 - 59 Matt Mahoney........................ 3:45:40 Dude Kerley........................... 3:46:37 James Mankowski................... 4:27:55 Arleigh Sharpe....................... 4:48:37 Jim Mcclary............................ 5:21:35 John Darwood........................ 5:27:17 Lenny Corack......................... 5:47:28 John Rice............................... 6:46:02

60 - 64 Henry Smith........................... 5:02:24 David Farrall.......................... 5:03:28 Don Sgobbo........................... 5:12:20 Song Koh............................... 5:23:54 Robert Bruckart....................... 7:15:53 65 - 69 Gary Castner......................... 4:45:31 15-19 Michelle Atkinson.................... 4:09:12 20 - 24 Rachel Sims............................ 4:55:14 Leslye DeLeon Ortiz................. 6:36:49

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cally. It’s a great way to recharge your own determination and…how many other opportunities will you have to help someone achieve his or her dream?”

Volunteers/coaches/Team in Training gurus Barry and Michele Birdwell

“The Running Zone and Running Zone Foundation have made a big impact on Team in Training both financially and spiritually. Most of our runners have a connection to the mission of curing blood cancer. They feel the mission support as well as the athletic support at all the Running Zone events, and it is especially true at Space Coast Marathon.

Brevard’s Best (our pet name for TNT participants) were out in force staffing water stations, directing runners and fans, and helping to cook eggs, pancakes and sausage for the post-race breakfast. After the volunteers at the two water stations on the north end of the course finished, they joined Michele and I at the finish line.

There we formed a cheer line, did crowd control and directed the athletes to their final 100 meters toward the finish line.

Marla Rhodes, Erin Lausher, Jeff McRoberts, Michelle and myself walked/ ran in each one of the very last athletes.

Starting about a half-mile out we each brought them in one by one, passing them to each other so they wouldn’t have to enter the final 100 meters alone. When we all met the very last woman about a mile out, we told her that there was a medal waiting for her at the finish.

She replied ‘oh no, they have all gone home. The course is closed.’ We told her ‘no way, the finish line is still up and there are volunteers waiting to hang a medal around your neck’. She was ecstatic and it was priceless to see the Running Zone race management team there along with us hooting and hollering.

While working at the TNT booth at the expo, there were constant reminders of why we do all this. We had a man come up and thank us for what we done. He had just lost a friend to blood cancer and was running in his memory. Another gentleman came by the booth and was looking at our mission board. He had tears in his eyes and told us he had lost a brother. He said that he was so thankful that there were people out there who cared enough to help raise money to find a cure so others would not have to lose someone like he did.

There were happier stories that others shared about their loved ones who had won the battle because of new drugs and treatment procedures that have been developed over the years. We are making a difference and we just have to keep fighting!”

Space Coast Half-Marathon Camp coach, Bernie Sher

Left, former shuttle pilot and United Space Alliance CEO, Mike McCulley, poses for a photo with TNT guru and volunteer, Barry Birdwell.

‘The most rewarding aspect of coaching is watching your athletes cross the finish line of their goal race. It’s particularly rewarding when the race is their first attempt at a distance or an attempt at a PR (personal record, personal best) they never thought possible at the race distance.

The camp, which this year was coached by myself, Barry Birdwell and Rick Foresteire, was established three years ago by Running Zone Foundation

Coach Bernie Sher places a finishers’ medal around Pat Mister, one of the Space Coast HalfMarathon camp’s athletes, after she crossed the finish line of her first 13.1-mile race.

and Health First Health Plans to help promote running and fitness. The program was divided into three groups: those who had never run before or had run very minimally; those who had a little background and had maybe run a 5K or 10K and those who were gunning for a PR. After twelve weeks of training and encouragement, they were more than ready. Race day proved to be one of high excitement and anxiety but they all came through with flying colors. All met or exceeded their expectations and were overjoyed to cross the finish line and have continues on page 7

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Space Coast HALF-Marathon Results for Brevard County Residents November 27, 2011 • Cocoa Village, FL

MALES Overall..................................................................

John Davis (2)..............................................1:20:22 Steve Hedgespeth (3)...................................1:20:44 15-19 David Morales.............................................1:42:08 Jeff Swahlan................................................1:45:11 Jordan Scholato...........................................1:50:37 Trevor Young...............................................1:56:27 Jack Moore.................................................1:59:52 Kenny Rhodes..............................................2:00:15 William Kemmler.........................................2:00:49 Frederick Hobgood......................................2:02:56 Ryan Spracklin.............................................2:08:49 Corey Mason, Jr..........................................2:19:59 20 - 24 Chris Satcher...............................................1:48:23 Marc Buonanni............................................1:54:27 Joshua Fortenbery........................................2:06:37 Jeremy Flint.................................................2:10:43 25 - 29 Andy Dutra.................................................1:29:48 Greg Reverdiau...........................................1:32:45 Brad Daszynski............................................1:36:28 Stephen Luedtke...........................................1:43:33 Jason Greer.................................................1:45:48 John Daniels................................................1:48:46 Daniel Gallagher.........................................1:52:23 Kevin Henry Jr.............................................2:06:05 Mathew Walker...........................................2:06:38 Chris St. Jean..............................................2:06:57 Ramsey Pepe...............................................2:11:56 Christopher Walcott.....................................2:26:39 Ken Hill......................................................2:34:39

More than 3,100 athletes from 41 states, Washington, D.C. and 12 countries take their first steps toward the finish line of the 40th annual Space Coast Marathon and Half-Marathon Christopher Hill............................................2:45:27 30 - 34 Matt Suttles.................................................1:37:03 Tim O’Brien.................................................1:38:56 Brian Adkins................................................1:46:15 Chris Slusher...............................................1:46:39 Justin Miller.................................................1:48:35 Brian Sizer..................................................1:49:10 Steve Bender...............................................1:51:03 Peter Choi...................................................1:51:19 Andrew Wendling........................................1:52:37 Matthew Pomeroy........................................1:53:47 Ed Springer.................................................1:55:08 Hedison Mui................................................1:57:16 Jeff Miller....................................................1:57:24 Robert Paxton..............................................1:57:36 Milos Vasovic..............................................1:59:48 Joshua Maitlen.............................................2:00:16 Josh Broline.................................................2:00:53 Kristian Damkjer..........................................2:06:25

Chris Campbell............................................2:09:55 Robert Buchanan.........................................2:12:12 Ryan Smith..................................................2:13:41 Craig Allarding...........................................2:15:48 George Puskar.............................................2:19:15 Christopher Schumann..................................2:19:29 Jacob Mangum............................................2:21:23 Timothy Atkinson..........................................2:24:51 Christopher Torres........................................2:27:40 Chris Mcclure..............................................2:33:27 Brandon Kriner............................................2:40:37 Keith Snyder................................................2:47:39 35 - 39 Shane Streufert............................................1:25:26 Jeremy Stewart............................................1:29:41 Myron Larrick..............................................1:29:47 Mike Doyle.................................................1:35:33 Rich Reich...................................................1:37:43 Paul Fleming................................................1:38:47 Todd Angell.................................................1:42:08 Ben Buchanan.............................................1:43:28 Mike Fairbank.............................................1:43:39 Joseph Newton............................................1:45:41 Ron Ritter....................................................1:45:49 Richard Davis..............................................1:46:37 Kevin Smith.................................................1:46:39 Jonathan Howse..........................................1:47:14 Tim Dunegan...............................................1:47:29 Jeremy Sexton.............................................1:49:26 Robert Jackson.............................................1:52:42 Daniel McCarthy..........................................1:57:54 Jeremy Duncan............................................1:59:05 Sean Michaels.............................................2:03:29 Les Dunne...................................................2:05:45 Tim Jellett....................................................2:07:30 Steve Leonard..............................................2:07:34 Ivan Lopez..................................................2:07:36 James Krupp................................................2:09:07 Jason Russell................................................2:11:09 Thomas Neil................................................2:11:54 James Detwiler.............................................2:13:37 Doug Grandey............................................2:15:31 Ed Cloak.....................................................2:20:38 Geno Yerdon...............................................2:23:17 Jeff May......................................................2:32:52 continues on page 11

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their coach hang a hard-earned medal around their neck.

Most importantly, they recognized that they had achieved a goal that really very few people can accomplish and they had made a lifestyle change and commitment to fitness and good health.”

Florida Today sports writer, Mark DeCotis Mark has been covering the event since the course was moved to Cocoa in 2003. He also completed the 2004 halfmarathon in 3:02:40.

“It is heartening to see how much the marathon has grown and how many people are involved. A county of more than a half-million people needs major sporting events as a fulcrum and Space Coast was all that and more.

Even more heartening was the spirit and the tireless effort the volunteers and organizers put into the event, treating every runner as if they were the only ones in the race and letting each and every one of them know that they mattered. While no one runner is bigger than a race, in this case the runners, not the race, were the basis, the reason for being.

With that approach being sustained, the sky is the limit. Unfortunately the venue could not support many more and the venue is as vital as any other part of the event.

As a parallel to Space Coast I think of the Boilermaker 15K in my hometown

Sports writer Mark DeCotis at a 2005 Moss Park duathlon.

Joy Andrea, left, supports Hernan Garcia as he heads toward the finish line. Hernan had already run 24 hours straight before lining up to start Space Coast to raise funds for The Families Exploring Down Syndrome off Brevard, Inc.

of Utica, N.Y. I ran in and reported on the initial editions of the race that has become known around the world, drawing an international field but yet being THE event that local runners point to each and every year. It too had humble beginnings and grew so successful because organizers focused on the most important thing: the experience of the runners, just as is happening here.

Being involved in and sharing the energy of a major race as an organizer, a participant or a storyteller is an exhausting yet exhilarating experience and the memories are cherished forever.”

Athletes’ friend, Joy Andrea

“A lot of my 50 friends run. One day, after a long run, one was saying she had a goal for the Space Coast Half Marathon of 1:45 so I piped in and said, ‘well, since I’m not running it, if you need me to run you in the last few miles, let me know.’

She said she would love it.

Rewind! I just offered to be a bandit! I didn’t think twice. Why not help a friend? Normally this would not be a big deal, but after some fun running community controversy about being a bandit, as opposed to a pacer and being a friend/ coach, who knows? Maybe they would ban me from local races and send me to

New York City… Oh. Wait. (Joy will be moving to NYC in a couple of months.)

Needless to say, I definitely showed up after the start, parked a mile in, and with another bandito went out to the continues on page 10

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Nancy Buonanni, left, and her husband, Bill, are all smiles after Nancy took second in the 50-54 age group in1:39:55.

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male: Nancy Buonanni, Merritt Island, 2nd 50-54, 1:39:55, (2012 New York City Marathon qualifier); Annie Caza, Melbourne Beach, 3rd 50-54, 1:41:31, (2012 New York City Marathon qualifier); Janet Canfield, Titusville, 1st 50-54, 1:39:15, (2012 New York City Marathon Qualifier); Jessica Crate, Satellite Beach, 2nd 25-29, 1:40:02; Julie Hannah, Melbourne, 2nd 35-39, 1:35:36, (2012 New York City Marathon qualifier); Suzie Koontz, Merritt Island, 1st 65-69, 2:11:30; Valentina Lang, Rockledge, 3rd 19 and under, 2:03:55; Willy Moolenaar, Indialantic, 1st 70-74, 2:17:11; Mary Ramba, Cocoa, 2nd 65-69, 2:13:13; Tracy Simso, Melbourne, 2nd OA, 1:30:21, (2012 New York City Marathon qualifier); Denise Wey, Rockledge, 3rd 45-49, 1:42:08, (2012 New York City Marathon qualifier).

2011 Space Coast Marathon Local Award Winners Male Thaddeus Austin, Melbourne, 1st 35-39 and 5th OA, 3:02:36, (Boston Marathon Qualifier, 2012 New York City Marathon qualifier); Gary Castner, Melbourne, 2nd 65-69, 4:45:31; Keith Ray, Melbourne, 1st 25-29, 3:25:07.

Female Michelle Atkinson, Melbourne Beach, 1st 19 and under, 4:09:12; Christine Kennedy, Mims, 3rd 4549, 3:54:36; Lorraine Petersen, 3rd 60-64, West Melbourne, 5:01:59; Kristen Stone, Merritt Island, 3rd 30-34, 3:59:21.

Space Coast Marathon Results for Brevard County Residents continued from page 4 25 - 29 Jennifer Lee................................................ 4:31:27 Kristin Jalowiecki......................................... 4:39:04 Julie Dishong.............................................. 5:16:51 30 - 34 Kristen Stone.............................................. 3:59:21 Jessica Zeller.............................................. 4:06:43 Melinda Millband....................................... 4:16:14 Michele Terry.............................................. 4:17:56 Jacqueline Blair-Lee..................................... 5:06:40 Amber Carroll............................................ 5:07:52 Susanne Cervenka...................................... 5:45:35 35 - 39 Paula Hurd................................................. 3:55:21

Carol Arnold.............................................. 3:56:04 Christy Tagye.............................................. 4:13:08 Kate Howick............................................... 4:15:20 Kathleen Shoda.......................................... 4:31:40 Michelle Devoid.......................................... 4:59:53 Lauren Carlough......................................... 5:01:59 Rachel Bowen-Wilkerson.............................. 5:18:45 Tanya Keulbs.............................................. 6:09:23 40 - 44 Suzanne Krasny.......................................... 3:58:30 Nicole Therrien........................................... 4:06:20 Jackie Campbell......................................... 4:14:22 Linda Marzano........................................... 4:21:58 Mylene Iwanowsky...................................... 4:25:17 Carol Messina............................................ 4:30:29 Michelle Toppi............................................ 4:48:15 Sally Wright............................................... 4:51:31 Julie Champion........................................... 4:52:10 Audrey Boetcher......................................... 4:57:10 Yena Morgan............................................. 5:01:19 Kym Mahler............................................... 5:01:20 Shenandoah Turner..................................... 6:36:09 45 - 49 Rebecca Houston........................................ 4:23:24 Debbie Wells.............................................. 4:38:31 Beverly Dogoda.......................................... 4:39:14 Debra Beard.............................................. 4:59:54 Janice Gagnier........................................... 5:26:45 Susan Webb.............................................. 5:43:20 Molly Kirk.................................................. 5:45:18 50 - 54 Renee Massie............................................. 4:28:29 Joan Meadows........................................... 4:30:43

Titusville’s Marty Winkel flashes his beautiful Space Coast Half-Marathon finisher’s medal 55 - 59 Kathy Kerley............................................... 4:55:59 60 - 64................................................................

Lorraine Petersen.................................5:01:59

Merry Christ mas from Running Zone & Running Zone Foundation

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Up Front

By Patti Sponsler

Did you ever wonder what goes through the minds of the front-runners in a race? Below we hear from John Davis and Tracy Simso, Brevard’s top overall finishers at Space Coast. Both John and Tracy finished second overall in the halfmarathon, followed for third by West Melbourne’s Steve Hedgespeth and Meredith Van Veen, formally of Melbourne, but now living in Vero Beach with husband Jim Van Veen, who won the Space Coast Half-Marathon in 2004 in one hour, 17 minutes and 13 seconds. There were no top three overall local finishers in the marathon.

John Davis, 34, Melbourne, 1:20:22 What keeps bringing you back?

I try to support local races any time that I can, so when we have class acts like Space Coast Runners and Running Zone putting together a great event year after year, I’m always thrilled to run it.

Were you and Steve Hedgespeth, who finished third overall, working together and how did the race go for you personally?

As Space Coast was three weeks after the New York City marathon (where John ran a 2:59:59), I didn’t really expect to set a PR. Most people say it takes about four weeks to fully recover. As soon as I stepped out the door that morning, I had no intention of running for time - my goal was to get 1000 ROY points. (The race is part of the Space Coast Runners Runner of the Year Series) The weather was low 70s with gusty winds - not a PR day, but I still wanted to be the first Space Coast Runners’ finisher.

Steve is a great runner, and I have the utmost respect for him. This event only increased my respect for him. With that being said, I think we were both out for the 1000 ROY points. We took off with a group of about five people going out into some fairly stiff winds. Honestly, the pace was pretty slow and easy all the way out (6:10 or so), and I assumed we would

Melbourne’s John Davis poses with his 2nd Overall award from the Space Coast HalfMarathon. Think you’re seeing double? The other award is for taking the top spot among those who belong to Space Coast Runners club.

His top spot was worth 1,000 points in this season’s Runner of the Year Series.

just keep this up and I would try to kill the last mile for the win.

Little did I know the battle that was coming up! Right after the turnaround maybe mile 7, Steve broke from the group at what looked like a sprint. I would guess he jumped up his pace by 30 seconds per mile. I let him go, wondering why he was taking off so fast. Next thing I know, he was easily a minute in front of me. I knew I had work to do. I slowly started closing the gap, but it took about two miles to catch him where we were finally running side by side again. Closing the gap was tough, especially because we had both broken from the pack at that point.

Occasionally we heard reports of ‘the next runner is three minutes ahead’. To me that sounded like an eternity so I had no intention of going for second place - I just wanted to get top three and 1000 ROY points. I also remembered seeing how far the second place guy was in front

of us at the turnaround, so I thought we had no chance.

Around mile 10, Steve and I started surging back and forth several times. I still felt good, but I started to wonder how much he had left. With about two miles to go, something completely unexpected happened - we saw the second place guy in front of us. At the breakneck pace Steve and I were running while fighting for the ROY lead, we started closing the gap on him very quickly. We passed him so fast, Steve looked back to check if the guy had a number and was actually in the race. I still can’t believe we caught him.

With about a mile to go, I realized that I didn’t hear Steve’s breathing anymore, so I knew I finally had a bit of a lead. I picked up the pace as much as I had left. When I turned to go into the park, I didn’t see him on my heels, so I figured I had second place.

What did you like best about this year’s event?

All in all, it was the toughest strategic race I have ever ran at any distance. I have to give a lot of credit to Steve because I never would’ve pushed anywhere near that hard without him pushing the pace. Even though it was two minutes and 30 seconds slower than what I wanted to run, I was really happy with the result, in what was my highest finish at a half marathon.

Tracy Simso, 38, Melbourne, 1:30:21 What was it like to run the race you’ve worked hard on/at for so many years?

It was so wonderful to finally get a chance to run the Space Coast HalfMarathon. I did run the full in 2006 before I started working at Running Zone but although it was a beautiful course, it wasn’t my best experience as far as full marathons go so I always wanted a chance to run again. continues on page 15

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Running legend, Kathrine Switzer, left, hugs volunteer Pat Kiesselbach who was Kathrine’s hostess throughout the marathon weekend.

10-mile mark to await my runner. On the way, it was great to see other friends and to cheer and get some pictures. When my runner came along, I shamelessly entered the race, pushing several people out of the

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way to get to her. Just kidding. There was no one around, so I just started running with her. I asked her to tell me the pace, which she did, and off we went! Along the way, we picked up another runner from my Sunday run group, and I started calling him names if he couldn’t keep up… and then made a new friend, and told him the same!

The three of them finished the race and my original runner made her goal time. I of course, peeled off before they even made the turn onto the finish chutemainly so I could go back and pick up a few more runners. I did have to dodge the official race photographer, because I wouldn’t want to waste a digital photo on my non-numbered self.

So I didn’t get in anyone’s way, encouraged some runners that I knew, and a few I didn’t; all of who thanked me at the end. I didn’t eat or drink anything on the course (but I was offered a beer), and overall, I had a blast! Sometimes helping others accomplish their goals is much more fulfilling than running a race yourself.

Will I be branded as a bandit? Possibly. As a good friend? You bet. And guess which one I care about?

Keynote speaker and running legend, Kathrine Switzer

This, along with lots of race photos, was posted on her Facebook page: Spacecoast! What a race! Blast offs and countdowns and space suits and a medal to work extra hard for--it was one of the most unique races ever, and I’ll be writing about it in Marathon & Beyond Magazine. Never before has my pasta dinner speech been included in a whole ‘production’ of Kennedy Space Center video presentations! It was also astonishing and validating seeing so many of you at the Running Zone store and at my booth at the expo, thank you for coming to see me and get a photo with me. Kat and Alex were our special Facebook photogs and have captured you all on these pages. What

Pacer Jessica Crate’s race number shows her enthusiasm for the task.

fun we had! Congrats to all of you for great performances, but super-congrats to Denise and Don Piercy and their team for directing a great race! I’ll sure be back!

Half-Marathon 1:40 pace group leader, Jessica Crate

“Pacing is so much different than when I race on my own. The reasons being that you are solely focused on hitting bang-even splits and letting your group know when aid stations are approaching; you must encourage your group to not fall off the pace or go out too fast and keep them positive and motivated the whole time.

I had three people achieve PRs; five finished their first half-marathon and one jumped up to my pace group. Along the way, it was so great to see everyone out, run with other athletes once I was done and then loop back and help a really good friend, Stephanie Crosby, in to her first full marathon finish.

The reward? Being able to use my talent so I can be a part of helping others achieve their goal and witnessing it happen. For me, sometimes it’s more exciting to run someone in than it is for me to finish. On the flip side, it’s a blast and you also get to work the expo, test out new gear and cheer on the course while getting your long run in at a controlled pace.”

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Space Coast Half-Marathon Results for Brevard County Residents continued from page 6 Greg Latulippe.............................................2:34:03 Kevin Morrill................................................2:34:16 Manuel Robles.............................................2:36:40 Bill Floyd.....................................................2:46:59 Brian Bridenbecker.......................................2:54:37 Bill Stanley..................................................2:59:21 Steve Schmitt...............................................2:59:32 Carlos Quiroga...........................................3:28:02 Corey Mason, Sr..........................................3:48:51 40 - 44 Scott Larson.................................................1:29:58 Brian Lail....................................................1:30:33 David Basford..............................................1:33:33 Keith Kromash.............................................1:39:35 Al Steiginga................................................1:40:36 Steve Oliver................................................1:42:05 Rick Ramnath...............................................1:42:40 Anthony Edwards.........................................1:44:48 Tim Davis....................................................1:45:46 Ross Goodfellow..........................................1:47:34 Loren Goldfarb............................................1:47:46 David Sierota..............................................1:48:17 Micah Vanatta.............................................1:49:03 Steve Chin..................................................1:49:49 Robert Pellizze.............................................1:50:28 Steve Winfough...........................................1:52:30 Brian Beeksma.............................................1:52:43 Aaron Prupas..............................................1:53:08 Michael Anello............................................1:54:40 Joe Rowlette................................................1:56:08 Chris Cecilione............................................1:56:47 Anthony Lepore...........................................1:57:51 Harry Prosser..............................................2:01:27 David Evans................................................2:02:02 Anthony Ferguson........................................2:03:15 Chris Tyler...................................................2:09:47 Neil Schanstra.............................................2:10:57 Doug Yglesias.............................................2:12:49 Warren Johnson...........................................2:13:10 Joe Castner.................................................2:13:41 Jeff Braswell................................................2:16:02 Chuck Littmann............................................2:18:05 Robert Arehart.............................................2:22:08 Mark Brackett..............................................2:25:52 Rob Landers................................................2:30:21 Rishi Maharaj..............................................2:30:33 David Boner................................................2:32:03 Joel Perez...................................................2:32:22 Chris Waterman..........................................2:43:19 Stan Hart....................................................2:49:50 Carl Belles..................................................3:16:47 Greg Aliberti...............................................3:41:53 45 - 49 Joel Kinnunen..............................................1:24:30 Chris Loines.................................................1:31:10 Doug Nichols..............................................1:35:15 Cliff Lanham................................................1:35:29 David Taurasi..............................................1:37:14 Jeff Gleacher...............................................1:40:00 Ken Fortmayer.............................................1:41:37 Chris Marriott..............................................1:45:02 Dave Hernandez..........................................1:49:56 Charles Eccleston.........................................1:54:39 James Dean.................................................1:54:53 Gary Silcox.................................................1:56:48 Sean Kehoe.................................................1:58:25 Jeff Davis....................................................1:59:04 Joaquin Pereda............................................2:00:31 Wesley Foster..............................................2:01:51 Dominic Lauretta..........................................2:04:01

James Blake................................................2:05:10 Hernan Rojas..............................................2:06:16 Carl Baaske................................................2:08:10 Rodney Walker............................................2:09:20 Patrick Meharg............................................2:09:35 Will Bryan..................................................2:13:24 Kenneth Lee King.........................................2:13:39 Richard Baray..............................................2:14:21 John Bomalaski............................................2:14:27 Mark Callenberger.......................................2:15:21 James Chiravalle..........................................2:17:23 Robert Sorrentino.........................................2:18:06 Brian Kennedy.............................................2:18:16 William Gregor...........................................2:19:02 Lew Schwartz..............................................2:20:48 Paul Bevilacqua...........................................2:23:46 Anthony Smith.............................................2:25:04 Kevin Polasko..............................................2:25:32 Tony Corak..................................................2:26:08 Doug Webb................................................2:27:13 Steve Young................................................2:27:59 Tom Dean....................................................2:30:24 Tony Lorentzen.............................................2:33:00 Dan Drake..................................................2:34:53 Benjamin Nieves..........................................2:36:46 William Maricic...........................................2:48:23 Neal Driscoll...............................................2:50:29 Andrew Layne.............................................3:07:50 Andrew Adams............................................3:11:56 Mark Bergs.................................................3:13:04 50 - 54 Art Anderson...............................................1:31:27 Jay Claybaugh............................................1:38:58 Haskell Walker............................................1:47:02 Don Patterson..............................................1:48:10 David Maltby..............................................1:50:40 Craig Schmauss...........................................1:51:03 Michael Miller.............................................1:54:28 James Baker................................................1:58:02 Jeff Poor......................................................2:01:40 Steve Colella...............................................2:01:45 Christopher Cazorla.....................................2:02:01 Bart Ferguson..............................................2:02:12 Thomas Kiriazis...........................................2:03:47 Guy Chabot................................................2:07:59 Rudi Zayas..................................................2:09:58 Mike Gaffney..............................................2:11:44 Joe Kelleher.................................................2:12:30 William Moore............................................2:13:48 Craig Capron..............................................2:15:53 Michael Stonebraker....................................2:18:45 Mark Probert...............................................2:21:18 Jeff Murphree..............................................2:22:55 William Allison............................................2:29:50 Ted Lightle...................................................2:29:56 Kenneth Cutler.............................................2:33:06 Pat Mckee...................................................2:34:46 Terry Dobbs.................................................2:35:39 Randall Strickland........................................2:45:33 Robert Wright..............................................2:52:44 Scott Newland.............................................3:03:01 Gilbert Russell..............................................3:07:44 55 - 59 Jim Cunningham..........................................1:37:54 James Elmer................................................1:44:31 Loran Serwin...............................................1:48:43 Jerry Bird....................................................1:50:05 F.R. Olenek.................................................1:51:05 Jim Caprara................................................1:52:47 Ivan Vincent................................................2:05:16

Cocoa’s Bret Halliday is just yards away from finishing the Space Coast Marathon in 3:01:46. At 50-years-young, Bret’s time was fast enough for fourth overall and the Masters (40+) win.

Jaime Ruiz...................................................2:06:36 Mark Weber................................................2:08:21 Daryl Gilbert, Sr..........................................2:13:02 Frank Norris................................................2:14:52 John Watson...............................................2:17:18 Rick Suarez.................................................2:17:55 Rich Warren................................................2:43:35 Adrian Brinks...............................................2:46:32 60 - 64 David Grant................................................1:44:57 Ray Brown..................................................1:53:21 Bud Timmons...............................................1:54:44 John Hardos................................................2:00:33 Teen Sum....................................................2:05:35 Frank Webbe..............................................2:12:50 Tim Plumb...................................................2:24:42 Jimmy Kelly.................................................2:48:33 65 - 69 Manuel Urrutia Jr.........................................2:13:53 Marty Winkel..............................................2:19:38 Peter Dunn..................................................2:20:20 Paul Dimouro...............................................3:03:38 Mike Mcculley.............................................3:03:55 George Puskar.............................................3:07:26 Rick Foresteire.............................................3:08:58 Don Riordan................................................3:15:06 Steve Dutczak..............................................4:08:09 70 - 74 Robert Robinson...........................................2:48:41 Morris Johnson............................................2:51:09 Joe Moya....................................................3:11:05 John Lewis...................................................3:15:03 Glenn Greenberg.........................................3:31:56 75 - 99 Harold Smith...............................................2:15:30 Jack Lightle..................................................2:23:51 FEMALES Overall Tracy Simso (2)............................................1:30:21 continues on page 12

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Space Coast Half-Marathon Results for Brevard County Residents continued from page 11 15-19 Jenny Prasad...............................................1:57:37 Valentina Lang.............................................2:03:55 Gabrielle Rennie..........................................2:11:42 Elizabeth Norris...........................................2:14:51 Julianna Reed..............................................2:31:04 Elizabeth Mason..........................................2:32:17 Abby Cullen................................................2:38:43 Kayla LaMattina...........................................2:44:17 Shelly Price.................................................2:45:48 Emily Jorgenson...........................................2:51:24 Alannah Stewart..........................................2:51:25 Olivia Humphrey.........................................2:51:26 Gwen Callenberger......................................2:52:47 Monica Mason............................................2:58:11 Lindsay Jones...............................................3:08:47 20 - 24 Michelle Dalton............................................2:03:44 Jessica Holzberger.......................................2:06:11 Brittani Cole................................................2:09:56 Melissa Baldwin..........................................2:13:02 Erica Torres.................................................2:18:38 Amelia Eastes..............................................2:20:34 Lareina Bunting............................................2:21:07 Rachael Grider............................................2:26:02 Alicia Miller................................................2:28:26 Michaela Shinn............................................2:30:21 Renee Brinks................................................2:31:46 Valerie Greco..............................................3:08:24 Carly Tiffan Cruz.........................................3:19:55 Stefani Burdett.............................................3:52:25 25 - 29 Jessica Crate...............................................1:40:02 Jennie Daniels.............................................1:50:07 Nikki Rudy..................................................1:53:39 Aprille Roberts.............................................1:54:16 Shannon Harper..........................................1:55:31 Patti Hatcher................................................1:56:21 Amanda Wendling.......................................2:00:46 Christina Martin...........................................2:01:09 Crystal Henry..............................................2:05:18 Cassie Smith................................................2:05:30 Alexis Haber...............................................2:07:13 Thea Rusch..................................................2:10:18 Ashley Byrne...............................................2:10:22 Audrey Stewart............................................2:11:27 Tamara Acfalle............................................2:11:45 Rachel Merced............................................2:14:48 Stephanie Hendren......................................2:14:55 Cristle Mccart..............................................2:15:20 April Foley..................................................2:15:45 Wilmarie Greer...........................................2:16:27 Jeanine Vulpis..............................................2:16:39 Cori Schimmek............................................2:16:43 Jenna Crecco..............................................2:19:32 Megan Stoudt..............................................2:19:48 Marjorie Fickey............................................2:20:59 Stephanie Nowak........................................2:21:18 Lindsay Greer..............................................2:22:35 Jennifer Lea.................................................2:22:36 Bethany Vasovic...........................................2:26:02 Meg Lieth....................................................2:29:58 Tiffany Ward...............................................2:32:57 Sarah Bowers..............................................2:33:27 Katherine Mckimmie.....................................2:34:36 Carrie Shealey............................................2:37:55 Alicia Runkel...............................................2:38:59 Patricia Lucas..............................................2:40:53 Nyla Hill.....................................................2:45:27 Stephanie Strodtman....................................2:48:14

Eileen Bridenbecker......................................2:54:37 Jaime Bouthiller............................................2:57:59 Rachel Demetropoulos..................................3:33:12 Sona Muthuvijayan......................................3:38:13 Amanda Lupinacci.......................................5:26:47 30 - 34 Meredith Hall..............................................1:47:43 Donna Davis...............................................1:49:38 Jennifer Sikoski............................................1:53:24 Carolina Laford...........................................1:58:29 Jennifer Lacey..............................................2:00:14 Christina Russell...........................................2:00:59 Tonya Cobarruviaz.......................................2:04:38 Shona Maggard..........................................2:06:19 Christina Tucker...........................................2:06:24 Heather Eley................................................2:07:12 Kelly Tomson...............................................2:08:26 Allison Urso.................................................2:09:51 Susan Miller................................................2:10:24 Sonya Sugitan.............................................2:11:28 Abby Tsark..................................................2:11:49 Angela Coram.............................................2:12:32 Jessica Smith...............................................2:14:45 Krista Lukens................................................2:14:48 Laura Willey................................................2:17:20 Meghan Mosebar........................................2:20:19 Kelly Semenko.............................................2:21:40 Breanne Brown............................................2:22:29 Melissa Goeren...........................................2:23:38 Jennifer Carver............................................2:24:02 Lisa Coliflower.............................................2:24:55 Michelle Latulippe........................................2:26:52 Kimberly Harting..........................................2:27:36 Margie Allarding.........................................2:30:25 Jayne Goehmann.........................................2:32:08 Angel Hampton...........................................2:32:53 Jaden Deming..............................................2:36:06 Heather Torres.............................................2:36:27 Mari Quiroga..............................................2:36:32 Rene Dunne.................................................2:38:34 Dawn Miller................................................2:38:43 Kristy Yannelli..............................................2:44:11 Jacquelyn Leclaire........................................2:44:19 Andrea Mollica............................................2:48:10 Rachel Fitzgerald.........................................2:49:44 Erin Lauscher...............................................2:50:55 Erica Vigadi................................................2:53:01 Juana Velie..................................................2:55:44 Amanda Day...............................................2:57:07 Joan Thibodaux...........................................2:59:24 Nina Damkjer..............................................3:08:53 Jessica Kriewaldt..........................................3:09:55 Amy Atterberry............................................3:18:04 Jillian Garrison............................................3:18:42 Jennifer Van Den Driess................................3:57:37 35 - 39 Julie Hannah...............................................1:35:36 Kati Craig...................................................1:39:12 Mandy Meyer..............................................1:44:06 Felicity Cunningham.....................................1:44:19 Lisa Petrillo..................................................1:46:35 Amy Scalia.................................................1:48:31 Paulina Shenbaum.......................................1:50:40 Brittany Streufert..........................................1:53:19 Karen Rodriguez..........................................1:54:59 Charlotte Mcclure.........................................1:56:56 Monica Williams.........................................1:57:08 Kristina Horn...............................................1:57:43 Deborah Weiner..........................................1:58:10 Jennifer Lindstrom.........................................1:58:10

Georgina Scorer..........................................1:58:29 Luzmila Akins..............................................1:59:25 Jennifer Detwiler..........................................2:01:12 Gayna Hansen............................................2:01:27 Lynette Barberie...........................................2:03:25 Kathleen Dilella............................................2:05:25 Teresa Morgan............................................2:06:44 Michelle Mielke...........................................2:07:06 Jennifer Ogburn...........................................2:07:10 Sherri Lorraine.............................................2:08:38 Amanda Puskar...........................................2:13:47 Tonya Mcduffie............................................2:14:49 Erica Reich..................................................2:14:57 Leann Castner..............................................2:15:57 Jamie Prohaska............................................2:16:34 Maria Maddex............................................2:17:02 Amy Vitani..................................................2:17:09 Lindsay Johnson...........................................2:17:19 Allison Stauffer............................................2:18:11 Rebecca Radel.............................................2:18:38 Sara Gielow................................................2:19:27 Tanya Brown...............................................2:22:29 Dawn Oliver................................................2:24:49 Catherine Stewart........................................2:26:33 Cindy Bailey................................................2:27:20 Rachel Barrial..............................................2:29:06 Tonia Smith.................................................2:34:50 Dawn Fritz..................................................2:36:39 Rebecca Maitlen..........................................2:38:22 Jennifer Clements.........................................2:38:43 Denise Davis...............................................2:44:07 Marcy Linebarger.........................................2:49:17 Wendy Romeu.............................................2:53:01 Tammy Naber..............................................2:54:58 Marla Hall..................................................2:55:23 Jeanee Shrader............................................2:56:03 Alison Vogelbacher......................................3:02:18 Carmen Fulcher...........................................3:04:13 Lisa Horn....................................................3:06:12 Delisa Layne................................................3:07:50 Laurie Rivers................................................3:14:01 Magritha Fiacco..........................................3:15:14 Christy Lax..................................................3:18:04 Jeanine Nolan.............................................3:19:33 Lacey Freeman............................................3:22:42 Cindy Holt..................................................3:27:39 Maggi Dutczak............................................4:08:08 Winn Ngo..................................................4:09:08 Lynnda Floyd...............................................4:09:09 40 - 44 Kristen Tinker...............................................1:43:06 Carrie Blanchard.........................................1:44:06 Marci Pesi...................................................1:49:55 Mary Failla.................................................1:50:06 Jennifer Sammis...........................................1:51:12 Betsy Butler.................................................1:52:54 Gina Rall....................................................1:54:31 Mary Hofmeister..........................................1:55:28 Marie Bloch................................................1:55:53 Lea Anne Richard.........................................1:56:04 Cristina Canales..........................................1:57:48 Michelle Smurl.............................................1:59:32 Lisa Wicks...................................................1:59:34 Pamela Gearhart.........................................2:01:01 Kay Maloney...............................................2:01:22 Robin Bokilo................................................2:01:24 Kathryn Abel...............................................2:02:23 Diane Braswell............................................2:04:45 continues on page 13

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Space Coast Half-Marathon Results for Brevard County Residents continued from page 12 Terri Jones...................................................2:04:57 Denise Paternoster........................................2:08:22 Linda Foster.................................................2:11:22 Katherine Lorentzen......................................2:12:09 Bianca Lauretta............................................2:12:26 Amy Paroline...............................................2:14:14 Carol Mccauslin...........................................2:15:17 Stephanie Lesniak........................................2:16:24 Sammye Johnson.........................................2:18:06 Stephanie Legare.........................................2:18:19 Jodie Fortier................................................2:19:14 Lacey Anne Saxon.......................................2:19:44 Tami Waschka.............................................2:19:49 Lisa Liffrig....................................................2:20:58 Ginger Arrington.........................................2:21:56 Lisa Hamelin................................................2:22:08 Karla Seelandt.............................................2:26:31 Laura Sardella.............................................2:29:12 Daryl Davenport..........................................2:29:40 Debbie Nail................................................2:31:28 Tonya June..................................................2:31:32 Kira Juranek................................................2:32:16 Mary Boyken...............................................2:33:19 Shelley Stone...............................................2:34:00 Phyllis Petrochko-Boswe.................................2:37:34 Angie Lusz..................................................2:38:26 Susan Eaton................................................2:38:41 Debbie Bates...............................................2:40:25 Christina Borchers........................................2:41:43 Jan Adams..................................................2:44:34 Catherine Koos............................................2:45:16 Lori Hamilton...............................................2:45:47 Sandra Kenney............................................2:51:54 Serena Ledig...............................................2:53:22 Lisa Rossiello...............................................2:55:28 Sharon Loines..............................................2:56:20 Audrey Smith...............................................3:01:03 Julia Irvin....................................................3:02:08 Terri Corak..................................................3:03:28 Kelly Haskins...............................................3:04:35 Jennifer Pait.................................................3:05:02 Ellis Wong...................................................3:06:20 Brooke Goldfarb..........................................3:17:41 Kay Parker..................................................3:22:17 Marla Johnson.............................................3:33:55 Jennifer Mason............................................3:48:53 Carolyn Varrelmann.....................................3:49:18 Mary Hines.................................................4:09:55 Stephanie Byrd............................................4:56:48 Amy Schell..................................................5:49:02 45 - 49 Denise Wey.................................................1:42:08 Sandra Gannon...........................................1:43:38 Barbara Krause...........................................1:44:17 Angie Preston..............................................1:44:47 Suzie Enlow................................................1:48:28 Susie Meltzer...............................................1:50:10 Francine Bride.............................................1:50:36 Lisa Fedynich...............................................1:51:35 Marie Thomas.............................................1:51:52 Cynthia Broome...........................................1:54:39 Lori Kruger..................................................1:54:42 Kelly Hunter................................................1:58:35 Patricia Taurasi............................................1:59:45 Christine Silcox............................................2:02:18

Andrea Schaffner.........................................2:02:21 Antionette McCarthy.....................................2:04:27 Marisa Flint.................................................2:05:22 Christine Purdy............................................2:06:43 Susan Reed.................................................2:07:01 Stephanie Kinnunen.....................................2:07:28 Anne O’Connor-Smith...................................2:08:00 Karen Page.................................................2:08:41 Christine Pl Brown........................................2:09:44 Patricia Tierney............................................2:11:04 Katherine Haid............................................2:13:01 Terry Weber................................................2:13:34 Monica Hall................................................2:13:48 Cathy Denson..............................................2:14:49 Cindy Gaffney.............................................2:15:09 Dianne Klazon.............................................2:17:19 Kristy Mount................................................2:17:23 Carrie Fast..................................................2:17:27 Kimberly Budnick.........................................2:18:58 Shari Williams.............................................2:19:35 Joy Wagner.................................................2:20:58 Andrea Lucas..............................................2:23:12 Michele Duester...........................................2:26:03 Linda Carrillo..............................................2:27:53 Angel Greene..............................................2:28:25 Christine Ellegood........................................2:29:47 Gail Dedoes................................................2:29:57 Kimberley Rayburn.......................................2:33:41 Mary Dier...................................................2:36:07 Kirsten McDonough......................................2:40:24 Ruth Rodriguez............................................2:40:46 Sharon Norton............................................2:50:31 Belinda Jorgenson........................................2:51:25 Vicki Logan.................................................2:51:56 Wendy Restivo.............................................2:55:25 Suzy Leonard..............................................3:00:32 Leisha Sinclair.............................................3:00:41 Terri Burdine................................................3:04:56 Laurie Eldredge............................................3:12:41 Karen Speed...............................................3:14:42 Cheryl Belles...............................................3:16:48 Cindy Hosken..............................................3:28:16 Susan Vassiliev............................................3:33:12 Jennifer Whitehead......................................3:41:33 Jamie Burdett...............................................3:52:25 50 - 54 Janet Canfield..............................................1:39:15 Nancy Buonanni..........................................1:39:55 Annie Caza.................................................1:41:31 Robin Moran...............................................1:44:42 Theresa Miller..............................................1:45:40 Audrey Joiner..............................................1:53:06 Midori Wiles...............................................1:54:43 Marlene White............................................1:55:33 Cathie Poor.................................................1:57:13 Kimberly Badgett.........................................2:04:33 Mary Wills..................................................2:07:04 Pietrina Heavey...........................................2:10:56 Christy Zieres..............................................2:11:01 Sue Hoyt.....................................................2:12:29 Marsha Endy...............................................2:13:43 Roberta Reaume..........................................2:14:14 Theresa Watson...........................................2:15:14 Melissa LaMothe..........................................2:18:02 Karen Sanchez............................................2:21:26 Michelle Maricic..........................................2:21:45 Zofia Vincent...............................................2:24:39 Sharon Rivera..............................................2:28:00

Kathy Bryant...............................................2:30:55 Linda Spracklin............................................2:30:58 Tena Hochard..............................................2:31:35 Valerie Kelly................................................2:34:34 Linda Mckee................................................2:34:46 Cathy Sweeney............................................2:35:10 Carol Brinks................................................2:38:25 Marian Cacciatore.......................................2:38:58 Jean Biancone.............................................2:41:16 Pat Mister....................................................2:41:27 Linda Schultz...............................................2:46:41 Jean Opheim...............................................2:47:19 Kathy Gay..................................................2:48:04 Elizabeth Gmerek........................................2:48:55 Patty Yeska..................................................2:50:36 Rebecca Schill.............................................2:50:42 Christine Zayas............................................2:53:10 Eileen Clark.................................................2:53:59 Seher Swenson............................................2:54:14 Denise Merrill..............................................2:58:22 Jolea Hearn.................................................3:00:36 Candy Thomas............................................3:00:40 Sherri Shamet..............................................3:00:55 Diane Bouthiller...........................................3:17:44 Polly Helm...................................................3:22:07 Jennifer Hinds..............................................3:30:50 Melody Flemming........................................3:30:50 Awilda Hernandez.......................................3:39:16 Cathrine Norris............................................3:55:41 55 - 59 Debbie Molina............................................2:12:06 Anne Doerflein............................................2:16:00 Tina Weeks.................................................2:20:01 Rosanne Bessenaire......................................2:24:17 Linda Plumb.................................................2:24:43 Deborah Horst.............................................2:25:48 Karen Suarez..............................................2:25:49 Patty Folsom................................................2:27:13 Maureen Barcus...........................................2:28:37 Christine Crotty............................................2:31:47 Diane Hardos..............................................2:42:31 Mari Hiltz...................................................2:45:50 Cynthia Heyne.............................................2:49:09 Karon Ritter.................................................2:53:09 Rhonda Howard..........................................2:54:18 Susan Vaughn..............................................2:54:20 Lisa Farrall..................................................2:56:46 Deedee McGugin........................................2:57:01 Norine Burr.................................................3:06:16 Laura Williamson.........................................3:11:11 Dalys Dunn.................................................3:31:42 60 - 64 Jacquelyn Kellner.........................................2:13:56 Marilyn Whisner..........................................2:49:11 Sharon Ogle...............................................3:17:23 Arlene Allen-Buono.......................................3:24:13 Helen Driscoll..............................................3:24:18 Barbara Marshall.........................................3:33:11 65 - 69 Susie Koontz...............................................2:11:30 Mary Ramba...............................................2:13:13 Alice Lamarche............................................3:23:16 Mary Carney...............................................3:41:28 70 - 74 Willy Moolenaar..........................................2:17:11 Joan Joesting.......................................4:54:26

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The Community of Space Coast

by Patti Sponsler

There were plenty of sweaty hugs, happy cheers and salty tears at the 40th annual Space Coast Marathon and HalfMarathon finish line in Cocoa’s Riverfront Park on Nov. 27. A record 3,100 athletes from 41 states, D.C. and 12 countries were presented with enormous space shuttle finishers’ medals, 40th anniversary patches and a race logo’d beach towel to commemorate the completion of their 13.1 or 26.2-mile space-themed adventures.

Many of those runners had shown the same heart and soul prior to race day when Space Coast Marathon posted this plea on their Facebook page on Nov. 15: “Please keep fellow runner, Pete Carabetta and his wife, Nita, in your thoughts and prayers. Pete, who was signed up for the marathon and has both run and

Pete Carabetta’s fellow FedEx employees relayed Pete’s bib #488 to a marathon finish of 3:49.

volunteered in past years, was hit by a car while riding his bike yesterday. The escalade had to be moved off of his body.

He suffered a crushed pelvis, lost lots of blood and is in serious condition. If you know Pete, please dedicate one of your

miles to him on race day so he can still ‘finish’ on Nov. 27. Stay safe out there.”

The outpouring of love and concern for Pete by friends and strangers was im-

What did you like best about the race?

The first exciting moment was Denise (Piercy) being willing to consider giving me the time off. (Simso, who works for Piercy at Running Zone, has worked the race for the past four years.) Then Andy, (Simso’s fiancée) worked really hard to get volunteers to work including his (Florida Tech) students and Clemente Center staff. My parents worked even harder cooking breakfast for more than 3,000 people for hours that Sunday morning in order for it to become reality.

How was your race and did you run alone or were you and Meredith (Van Veen) working together?

The race was so much fun! It was very windy the first half, which wasn’t reciprocated on the second half, I should add.

There was a pack that stayed together the first five miles that included my fiancée, Andy. I was ahead of Meredith until about mile six or six-and-a-half and then

she and Andy, pulled ahead for a while.

Around mile 10.5 I finally passed Meredith back up and wasn’t going to let the second place finish get taken back. I still had Andy in view and was trying to catch up but just didn’t have enough time.

It was awesome coming into the park and having so many friends encouraging me and hearing Andy’s name called over the speaker (as he finished in 1:29:48) always gives me a jolt. Hearing my name called as second place female and knowing my parents were there to see it and having (co-worker) Amy (Minter) at the finish line was exciting! Andy also made the finish exciting by being there waiting for and hugging me shouting ‘that’s my girlfriend’.) Overall I would say that although it wasn’t the time I was hoping for, having Meredith and I going back and forth over the course of the 13.1 miles made it such a fun race and a learning experience for sure!

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Melbourne’s Tracy Smith, right, shares a hug with fiancee Andy Dutra after she placed second overall in the Space Coast Half Marathon.

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Beyond Brevard’s Borders

by Patti Sponsler

While race results for local events are usually just as close as your keyboard at Running Zone: http://www.runningzone. com/event_results and Space Coast Runners: http://mattmahoney.net/scr/index. html , we also want to recognize and congratulate our local athletes who race beyond Brevard’s boarders.

We are sorry to report that sometimes we’re aware of races but are unable to pull results by location such as November’s Rock ‘n Roll Marathon and Half-Marathon in Savannah or the St. Pete Women’s Half Marathon.

CONGRATS to our amazing locals who rocked these races!

November 3, 2011 Ironman Florida, Panama City Beach (swim 2.4 miles; bike 112 miles; run 26.2 miles)

You are an Ironman! Rachelle Butler, 14:40:24; Gina Caccamo, 16:45:55; Kristen Cusimano, 14:16:53; Jeff Girten, 14:16:43; Ian Hardos, 14:16:22; Jen Lepper, 13:17:25; Ana McQueary, 15:01:09; Tricia Rydson, 11:31:29 (In her first Ironman, Rydson placed ninth overall in the 35-39 age group with the 2nd fastest age group swim and 7th fastest bike split).

Rachelle Butler, Trcia Rydson, Ana McQueary, Jeff Girten and Kristin Cusimano clown around before a practice swim on the Ironman Florida course. They and several other locals earned the moniker ‘IRONMAN’ the next day after swimming 2.4 miles; cycling 112 miles and running 26.2 miles..

November 13, 2011 Miami Man Half Ironman, Miami (swim 1.2 miles; bike 56 miles; run 13.1 miles) Gabriel Barfield, 5:42:00; Jeff Boos, 6:15:36; Chad Ciuetti, 5:27:40; Steve

The Community of Space Coast mediate and overwhelming. The running community – including athletes from other states and countries – offered prayers, support and blood donations. Pam Maxwell and Bonnie Klein, who stayed close with the Ironman’s wife, kept everyone updated on his condition. There was little doubt that those prayers were being heard.

It was no surprise that on race day, scores of athletes had inked #488 – Pete’s bib number – on their own bibs and bodies, dedicating their race or a portion of it to him. Another two-dozen or so fellow Fed-Ex employees pulled together a team and relayed #488 to the marathon finish line in 3:49.

Diaz, 6:28:11; Jon Hays, 5:19:44; Robin Moran, 1st 50-54, 5:44:26; Michael Netzer, 6:55:47; James Proctor, 5:34:31; Greg Riverdiau, 5:06:29; Michael Tuttle, continues on page 17

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And many have also taken to heart the inscription that Pete had written on his Facebook page prior to the accident that read ‘never, never, never give up’.

Every race finish is special but there is something about the all-inclusive, encouraging and sometimes surprising vibe of Space Coast that reminds us we are, indeed, part of a special community.

While the list of complete Space Coast Marathon and Half-Marathon results on available at www.runningzone.com/, we’ve listed the finish times of our local friends and neighbors on pages 4 and 6.

Congratulations!

Cocoa’s Christy Tagye, left, and Kelly Hunter were two of the scores of athletes who honored Pete Carabetta and the Space Coast Marathon and Half-Marathon on Nov. 27

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Beyond Brevard’s Borders

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December 3, 2011 OUC Half-Marathon, Orlando (13.1 mile run)

Shane and Brittany Streufert did Santa proud at the inaugural Ri Ra’s Santa 5K in Burlington, VT. Shane was 6th out of 1,200 and 2nd in the 3539 age group.

6:03:00; Mary Wills, 6:12:22.

Miami Man Half Duathlon (run 1 mile; bike 56 miles; run 13.1 miles)

Joan Meadows, 3rd 50-54, 5:58:56.

Miami Man Olympic-distance Triathlon (swim .6 mile; bike 22 miles; run 6.6 miles)

Jessica Crate, 1st OA, 1:58:51; Karen Horak, 3:05:59; Anne Marie Logan, 3:00:21; Kevin Mcintyre, 2:44:03; Emily Nelson, 2nd 30-34, 2:18:28; April Noke, 1st 35-39, 2:19:26; Susie O’Connell, 3:47:17.

Kelly Anderson, 2:56:35; Liz Cerow, 2:08:42; Cedric Ching, 2:18:09; Monica Hall, 2:40:07; Shannon Harper, 1:52: 42; Audra Kemmerling, 3:06:03; Eric Kirby, 1:33:49; Angela Krieger, 2:32:20; Rachel Mandel, 2:20:30; Doug Nichols, 1:29:45 (Qualified for 2012 New York City Marathon); Jeanine Nolan, 2:20:37; Lorraine Petersen, 3rd 60-64, 2:07:54; Jorge Rivera, 1:50:02; Geran Romine, 2:20:06; Jennifer Schneider, 1:52:36; David Taurasi, 1:33:07; Patricia Taurasi, 1:55:38; Patricia Tierney, 1:55:50; Shenandoah Turner, 2:45:39; Michael Tuttle, 1:45:45.

Savannah River Double Pump, Savannah (5k, 3.1 miles and 10K 6.2 miles: combined times) Bill Buonanni, 1:22:22; Nancy Buonanni, 2nd Master OA, 1:09:55; Marissa Flint, 1:23:49; Howard Kanner, 3rd 4044, 1:05:59; Loran Serwin, 1st 55-59, 1:10:52; Christy Zieres, 1:28:06.

Savannah River Bridge Run 10K (6.2 miles)

Kathy Carswell, 1:05:22; Autumn Evans, 47:58; Heidi Joyce, 3rd 45-49, 50:58; Karen Kessler, 1:20:20; Jack Pullis, 1:02:29; Rhonda Pullis, 1:02:22.

Savannah River Bridge Run 5K (3.1 miles)

Robin Moran, left, and Joan Meadows pose with their age group podium awards after the MiamiMan half-ironman triathlon and duathlon.

Robin won the 50-54 age group in the triathlon and Joan placed third in the 50-54 duathlon.

Chris Bainbridge, 29:47; Janet Bainbridge, 53:28; Raymond Bessenaire, 38:50; Rosanne Bessenaiare, 3rd 55-59, 29:28; Anne Davidson, 34:50; David Donovan, 26:38; Keith Flint, 32:03; Patricia Renish, 2nd 50-54, 26:38; Cindy Frith, 40:34; Sharon Gillette, 32:39; Mike Izzo, 34:55; Dale McCraw, 33:41; Lisa Pondader, 37:12; Carol Upshaw, 53:28; Jaqueline Viera, 39:46.

December 4, 2011 Palm Beaches Marathon (26.2 miles) Fiona Wright, 5:50:59.

Palm Beaches Half-Marathon, Palm Beach (13.1 miles)

Odilie Bagwell, 2:12:43; Cyndi Bergs, PR, 1:55:38; Krysti Cooper, 2:16:34; Debbie Davis, 1:28:07; Sarah Hebert, 2:29:54; Kelly Hunter, 1:57:59.

Palm Beaches 10K

Benjamin Anderson, 1st 20-24, 38:51;Nicole Badurek, 1:01:17; Ryan Collins, 1:00:19.

The inaugural Ri Ra’s Santa 5K, Burlington, Vermont (3.1 miles) Vanilla Ice tries to hog the limelight from Kelly Hunter, left, Darth Vadar and Cyndi Bergs the day before Cyndi and Kelly ran the Palm Beaches Half-Marathon. Is that Elvis we see there, too?

Brittany Streufert, 25:46; Shane Streufert, 2nd 35-39 and sixth overall, 19:29.

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Well Done, Kaitlin Shiver!

by Patti Sponsler

Whew – it’s hard to keep up with Kaitlin Shiver.

This year alone the 22-year-old Running Zone sponsored athlete led the U.S. in Beijing with her fourth place finish at the ITU U-23 World Championships; was chosen for the USA Triathlon project 2016 program – think Olympics; and finished second overall and in the money in the inaugural five-race USA Triathlon Elite Race Series.

And if that weren’t enough, Kaitlin achieved it all while balancing her studies at the University of Florida where she is pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and while planning her Dec. 28 wedding to fellow pro elite triathlete, Ed Donner.

We want to congratulate Kaitlin on her incredibly outstanding and consistent triathlon performances and thank her for being a great role model in our community!

Following is a recap of Kaitlin’s year in triathlon.

2011 Highlights: Member of the USA Triathlon Project 2016 program • Runnerup in the five-event 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Race Series • Placed fourth in the Oct. 9 series finale in Myrtle Beach, S.C. • Won the Under-23 national title and

Kaitlin Shiver began the month of April at the top of the podium at the USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships in Tuscaloosa, AL

finished third overall at the USA Triathlon Elite National Championship on Sept. 24 at Buffalo, N.Y. • Placed second at the Monroe and San Francisco Elite Race Series events, both ITU Pan American Cups • Led the U.S. with a fourth-place finish at the 2011 ITU Under-23 World Champion-

ships on Sept. 10 in Beijing • Also earned third at the Cartagena ITU Pan American Cup and was 17th in the Clermont Elite Race Series Opener on March 5 • Winner of the 2011 USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championship title Tuscaloosa, Ala., on April 9.

Beat Holiday Stress Come join Running Zone for our free workouts!

On Sundays we meet at Oars and Paddles in Indian Harbour Beach at 6:30 for longer runs and walks. On Wed. evenings, we meet at the Eau Gallie Library to walk/run over the Eau Gallie causeway and back. Running Zone is the place to be on Thurs. evenings at 5:30 p.m. to join your pals for a romp through Wickham Park.

We also provide free pizza and giveaways on the last Thursday of each month! Need more info? Check out our training calendar at http://www.runningzone.com/index.php?module=julian&func=month

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Jingle YOUR Bells

by Patti Sponsler

Tiny tots get ready to rock the free Santa’s Little Helper Kids’ Run after last year’s Jingle Bell 2-miler

Even the Grinch has a soft heart for the Jingle Bell 2-Miler. After all, who wouldn’t love an energetic crowd of athletes racing along holiday festooned streets with jingle bells ringing from their toes?

This year’s race kicks off at 5:45 p.m. on Dec. 17 from the Satellite Beach Library. Everyone who signs up for this flat, fast race will receive a gorgeous long-sleeved holiday race shirt for their bodies and jingle bells for their shoes.

The first 500 to register will also receive a Santa hat. And every one is invited to sport their best Merry Wear for a shot at the Best Holiday Costume award and then enjoy a post-race party with treats provided by Long Doggers. Along with the fun stocking awards that will be given to the fleetest of foot, everyone will have a chance at a random giveaway

of a 37” Samsung LCD T.V.!

And what’s Christmas without kids?

During the race, Planet Kid will provide free, fun and safe activities while their parents are racing. After the 2-miler, tiny tots can trot in their own event – the free Santa’s Little Helper Kids’ Run with Zippy the Gecko. They will also be able to tell Santa how good they’ve been – or not - when the Jolly Old Man arrives on the scene on the back of a fire truck!

But don’t let the cheery spirit of the event fool you. The race is number four in the seven-race Running Zone Foundation Race Series where a minimum of four races has to be run to be eligible for a piece of the $10,000 prize purse. With high school cross country season over and collegiate running studs home for the holidays, those gunning for top spots had

better be at their speediest!

Additional information and online registration is available at www.runningzone.com/series/news/367 or contact Running Zone at 321-751-8890. Race packet pickup is also availabe at Running Zone beginning Dec. 13 through Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. For additional information, please visit http://www.runningzone.com/series/news/367 or contact Running Zone at 321-751-8890.

Past years’ Jingle Bell winners include: 2010: James Post.......... 9:42 2009: James Post........ 9:38* 2008: David Kilgore... 10:02 2007: John Culver...... 10:00 2006: Kyle Hunter........ 9:52 2005: Jim Van Veen... 10:03 *Course record

Jessica Crate... 10:57* Jessica Crate..... 11:42 Tracy Smith....... 12:20 Jessica Crate..... 11:08 Caitlin Reese..... 11:14 Melissa Jones.... 12:50

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2012 WINTER

Jan. 17th - April 29th

Group Runs Tuesdays & Thursday nights and Sunday mornings

Running Camp

Successful training for a 5k up to a Marathon Coach Doug Butler has been training runners of all ages successfully for over 10 years. He has won more Florida High School Cross Country state championships than anyone in the history of the sport. He has coached legions of runners in all distances and provided training that has lead to personal successes for many high school team and individual state champions, footlocker xc national qualifiers, Boston & New York City Marathon qualifiers, off-season college soccer athletes—anyone seeking to improve their fitness levels through running. Many of the runners he coaches train with him the entire year and some for several years continuing to set new personal records (PRs). If you aspire to improve your running, no matter what level you are at, Coach Butler will help you achieve your goals using both personalized training and teaching that a positive mental outlook will allow you to build the confidence you need to move forward towards your goals.

Coach Doug Butler, MS —Sports Psychology 

Named 2010 FHSAA XC Coach of the Year 11 Florida Cross Country State Championships

Very few people train at the paces they should be running at in order to increase their fitness level. This camp will teach you what paces you should be training at. This camp is geared for adults, but, students are welcome to join if they are not a member of a high school track & field team.

Runners meet two nights a week and on Sunday mornings for group training runs. If you prefer to run on your own, Coach will gladly set up your program and communicate with you via email or phone. You are still welcome to attend group runs if you choose.

The first night of camp (January 17th) will be at 6:30 p.m. at: Running Zone - 3696 N Wickham Rd. in Melbourne just south of Post Rd. Tuesday and Thursday evening runs will be at 6:00 pm. Sunday long runs will be at 6:30 a.m.

You may check www.setgoalsnotlimits.com for workout information,

FEES:

First name _____________________ Last Name ___________________ Email: _________________________________________ Age ________ PLEASE PRINT YOUR EMAIL LEGIBLY

Phone ___________________________ Weekly Miles ____________ Current 5k time ______________

Waiver:

I know that running and volunteering to work at running camp are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter and run in camp activities unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a camp official relative to my ability to safely complete each run. I assume all risks associated with running and volunteering to work at camp including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, the conditions of the road and traffic on the training and race courses, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application for participation, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Set Goals, Not Limits, LLC and its officers and agents, all sponsors, their representatives and successors, including the Running Zone directors agents and employees, from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in these running camp activities even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.

Signature _________________________________

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Parent’s Signature if runner is under 18 years

Until Jan 13, 2012

Returning runners $125.00 New runners $150.00 Seniors (55+) $100.00 Annual Memberships— $300

Participate in year-round training

A late registration fee of $20 will be charged to any registration postmarked

after Jan 13, 2012

Sorry, all fees are non-refundable

Make checks payable to: Set Goals Not Limits Mail to: Doug Butler 2730 Village Park Dr. Melbourne, FL 32934 For more info contact: Coach Doug Butler coachdbutler@gmail.com (321) 749-9778 (until 9 pm)

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