Starting Line Newsletter - February 2013

VOLUME 4, ISSUE 2 • FEBRUARY 2013 • RUNNINGZONE.COM

Space Coast Journeys See page 3

P A G E

THE NEXT STEPS JINGLE BELL 2-MILER

P A G E

Double Dog Dare Ya!

P A G E

Butler Named 2012 Boys’ State Cross Country Coach of the Year

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DON & Denise’s Den

The Big Bang Series – Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon

In This Issue: Negative Splits in the Homestretch!......................... 3 Running Zone Foundation Race Series Standings After Four Events .................................. 3 Monkey See, Monkey Do: Brevard Zoo Monkey Madness .... 5 The Next Steps...................... 5 Rocking the Corporate Clock... 6 New at Running Zone............. 7 Two-Timing Kaitlin.................. 7 Runnng Zone February Special................................. 7 Double Dog Dare Ya!............. 8 Toenail Problems in Runners................................. 9 Butler Named 2012 Boys’ State Cross Country Coach of the Year.............................. 10 Gecko Club Members Special............................... 10 Injured Athletes: Nutrition Tips to Hasten Healing.................... 12 Good Form Running Clinics... 14 Beyond Brevard’s Borders..... 15 The BIG BANG Series Registration Form................. 18 Running Zone Foundation Series Calendar............................ 20 Gecko Club Membership Form................................... 21

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

We are extremely excited about the “launch” of the BIG BANG SERIES in conjunction with the Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon. Just as the “BIG BANG” started our universe, the BIG BANG Series launches a 5-year program of collectable shuttle medals commemorating and honoring the Space Shuttle Program. There is a unique shuttle medal representing each of the shuttles in the original shuttle fleet. There are 2 Challenges for a chance to earn ASTRONOMICAL medals.

The first milestone is the MILKY WAY challenge.

You earn an amazing 3 year golden shuttle stack medal for finishing 3 races in 5 years. We also offer the INTERGALACTIC Challenge! You can earn the 5 year golden shuttle stack for finishing 5 races in 5 years! You may finish either distance to qualify each year!

Each medal is designed around the significance of the launch and list the first mission of each shuttle.

2013: Columbia: STS - 1: 1st in flight shuttle to launch, 7 stars represent 7 lost astronauts.

2014: Challenger: STS - 6: 1st ever shuttle spacewalk; 7 stars to honor the 7 lost astronauts.

2015: Discovery: STS - 41 D: deployed NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope!

2016: Endeavour: STS - 49: 1st repair mission for the Hubble Space Telescope (45th Space Coast Marathon Anniversary) 2017: Atlantis: STS - 51 J: sent probes to Ve-

nus and Jupiter. Final shuttle in program.

(Atlantis exhibit opens at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex this summer 2013.)

5 space shuttle medals + 2 MEGA Challenge Medals! Earn all 7!! The journey

begins when you register. To the finish line and beyond! 3-2-1 Blast off!

We are so excited about our new “mission”!!

Hope to see you at the finish line!!

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Negative Splits in the Homestretch!

By Patti Sponsler

We’re more than halfway through the 2012-13 Running Zone Foundation Racing Series – it’s time to negative split! Many walkers and runners are now much fitter than they were at the start of the season and can expect faster times and/or personal bests in the final three Series events that include Brevard Zoo’s Monkey Madness 3K on March 2, Pirate Plunder 2-Miler on April 6 and Run for the Gecko Hawaiian Luau 5K on May 11.

The speediest of the sport will also be chalking up more points at these last events in hopes of winning part of Brevard’s biggest race series purse - $10,000 in prizes and gift certificates. Those with the most points at the end of the Series will earn

Overall male and female: $1,000 cash and free entry to the 2013-14 Race Series.

2nd place overall male and female: $500 cash and free entry to the 2013-14 Race Series.

3rd place overall male and female: $350 cash and free entry to the 2013-14 Race Series.

Top male and female Masters (40+): $350 cash and free entry to the 2013-14 Race Series.

1st place age group male and female: $100 Gift Certificate to Running Zone.

2nd place age group male and female: $50 Gift Certificate to Running Zone.

3rd place age group male and female: $25 Gift Certificate to Running Zone.

Corporate Cup winners: 1st Place Corporate Cup in each size category.

Team awards: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Plaques for both Corporate and Open Teams.

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

We want to remind everyone that participants must complete a minimum of four of the Series events to be eligible for end-of-season awards and points will be totaled for your six fastest races.

Below we’ve listed the current Series leaders and complete standings are available at http://www.runningzone.com/series/ race_results

Good luck to all participants!

Running Zone Foundation Race Series Standings After Four Events

MALE Age FIRECR PIZZA GHOST Overall

J.B.

TOTAL

Tristan Kattenberg ..........16............... 80................. 80........................................... 90.................250 Peter Clusener ................35............... 30......................................100.................... 80.................210 James Post ....................21.............. 100............... 100...............................................................200

Masters (40+)

Shane Streufert ..............40............... 90................ 100................100.................. 100.................390

8 & Under

Charley Pavlick ................7................ 10................. 10..................10....................... 9...................39 Dylan Maxik ....................8................. 7................... 7....................9........................ 8...................31 Victor Valentin .................7................. 8................... 8....................6........................ 6...................28

9-11

Daniel Tressler iii ............10............... 10.................. 9...................10..................... 10...................39 Malachi Jones ................10................ 9................... 8....................8........................ 9...................34 Austin Hayes ..................11................ 7.........................................9........................ 7...................23

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Mason Jones ..................13................ 7................... 6...................10....................... 9...................32 Trevor Kattenberg ..........13............... 10................. 10........................................... 10...................30 Egan Kattenberg .............13................ 9................... 9...................................................................18

15 - 19

Andrew Cacciatore .........15................ 7................... 5.............................................. 7...................19 Alex Brown .....................17..................................... 9............................................ 10...................19 Cole Oliver ......................17..................................... 8.............................................. 8...................16

20 - 24

Michael Fisher ................20..................................... 8...................10....................... 9...................27 Dillon McGee ..................22................ 9................... 7............................................ 10...................26 James Post ....................21............... 10................. 10..................................................................20

25 - 29

Age

FIRECR PIZZA GHOST

J.B.

TOTAL

Andy Dutra .....................27................ 6................... 8...................10..................... 10...................34 Brian Gase ......................29............... 10.................. 9...................................................................19 Thomas Wiedenbauer ....29...........................................................9........................ 9...................18 Trent Fuchs ....................29................ 8.................. 10..................................................................18

30 - 34

Steve Hedgespeth ..........34................ 9................... 8....................9........................ 9...................35 John Davis .....................34............... 10.................. 9...................10............................................29 Greg Reverdiau ..............30................ 6................... 4....................6........................ 7...................23

35 - 39

Julio Castillo ..................37..................................... 9....................9........................ 8...................26 Thaddeus Austin ............35................ 8................... 7....................6........................ 4...................25 Marc Zeller .....................38................ 9.................. 10..................................................................19

40 - 44

Steve Chin ......................43................ 8................... 6....................9........................ 9...................32 Joe Castner ....................43................ 9................... 9...................................................................18 Scott Larson ..................40................ 5.........................................5........................ 8...................18

45 - 49

Chris Loines ...................45................ 9................... 9...................10..................... 10...................38 Doug Nichols .................49................ 8................... 8....................9........................ 9...................34 Keith Snodgrass .............47..................................... 7....................8........................ 8...................23

50 - 54

Joe Hultgren ..................52................ 9................... 9...................10..................... 10...................38 Art Anderson ..................52................ 8................... 8....................8........................ 8...................32 Bret Halliday ...................50............... 10................. 10...................9.............................................29

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Age FIRECR PIZZA GHOST

J.B.

TOTAL

Melissa Baldwin .............23................ 8................... 6....................7.............................................21 Eleanor Baker .................20.................................... 10........................................... 10...................20 Rachael Grider ...............23................ 6.........................................8.............................................14

25 - 29

Jessica Wiedenbauer .....29................ 8................... 8....................7........................ 6...................29 Jessica Crate ............................. 26..........10.......... 9........................... 19 Patti Hatcher ..................29................ 6................... 7....................6.............................................19

30 - 34

Krista Branan .................32................ 8................... 7....................7........................ 7...................29 Donna Rz Davis ..............34................ 6................... 8....................5........................ 5...................24 Jenny Tagg .....................30................ 7.........................................6........................ 6...................19 Kim Hunger ....................32...........................................................9...................... 10...................19

35 - 39

Tracy Dutra ....................39............... 10................. 10..................10..................... 10...................40 Julie Hannah ..................38................ 9................... 9....................9.............................................27 Lisa Petrillo ....................38..................................... 8....................7........................ 8...................23

55 - 59

Age FIRECR PIZZA GHOST

J.B.

TOTAL

Matt Mahoney ................56............... 10................. 10..................10....................... 9...................39 Jim Cunningham ............57................ 9................... 9....................9........................ 8...................35 Abe Oros ........................59................ 4................... 4....................8........................ 6...................22

60 - 64

Bud Timmons ................61............... 10................. 10..................10..................... 10...................40 Ray Brown .....................64................ 8................... 9....................9........................ 7...................33 Teen Sum .......................63................ 6................... 7....................8........................ 8...................29

65 - 69

David Grant ....................65............... 10................. 10..................10..................... 10...................40 Gary Castner ..................66................ 9................... 9....................9........................ 9...................36 Tom Lazar ......................67................ 5................... 6....................5.............................................16

70 - 74

Jim Anderson .................71................ 9.................. 10...................8........................ 7...................34 George Then ..................70............... 10.......................................10....................... 9...................29 Bud Parks ......................70................................................................................... 10...................10

75 - 99

Tom Ward ......................75............... 10................. 10..................10..................... 10...................40 Bob Pecor ......................77................ 9.........................................8........................ 9...................26 Ruediger Einhorn ...........75...........................................................9...............................................9

FEMALE Age FIRECR PIZZA GHOST Overall

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TOTAL

Angela Cobb ...................27................................... 100................100.................. 100.................300 Beth Whalen ...................26............... 90.......................................90..................... 90.................270 Melissa Taylor ................34............... 60................. 60..................70..................... 60.................250

Masters (40+)

Cathy Friedel ..................48............... 90................ 100................100.................. 100.................390

8 & Under

Kaylee Kraver ..................8................ 10................. 10...................9...................... 10...................39 Aubrey Fortmayer ...........8................. 8................... 8....................8........................ 9...................33 Anna Grenevicki ..............8................. 9.........................................6........................ 7...................22

9-11

Marie Groppel ................11................ 9.................. 10..................10....................... 8...................37 Jordan Michaels .............11............... 10.................. 7....................9........................ 9...................35 Tara Morgan ...................11................ 8................... 8....................8........................ 5...................29

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Samantha Folio ..............13............... 10................. 10........................................... 10...................30 Kristen Owl ....................14................ 7........................................10....................... 5...................22 Ashley Blanchard ...........14................ 9................... 9...................................................................18

15 - 19

Allison Spiegel ...............19............... 10................. 10..................................................................20 Sarah Fisher ...................17..................................... 1...................10....................... 5...................16 Dana Slomins .................18..................................... 5.............................................. 9...................14 Sarah Hammond ............15................ 7................... 7...................................................................14

40 - 44

Mary Hofmeister ............44............... 10.................. 9....................9...................... 10...................38 Charlotte McClure ..........40................ 7................... 8....................7........................ 8...................30 Betsy Butler ....................43................ 8.................. 10...................8.............................................26

45 - 49

Denise Dancy .................48...........................................................9........................ 9...................18 Christine Kennedy ..........46................ 8................... 9...................................................................17 Marie Thomas ................47................ 7................... 8...................................................................15 Sheila Pavlick .................49................ 1................... 4....................7........................ 3...................15

50 - 54

Annie Caza .....................50................ 9.................. 10..................10............................................29 Karon Pittman ................54................ 5................... 7....................8........................ 9...................29 Lori Kruger .....................50................ 6................... 8....................5...................... 10...................29

55 - 59

Nancy Wingo ..................59................ 7................... 8....................9...................... 10...................34 Melanie Delman .............55................ 5................... 6....................8........................ 9...................28 Patty Weiss ....................56................ 8................... 7...................................................................15

60 - 64

Anne Dockery .................64............... 10................. 10..................10..................... 10...................40 Lorranie Peteresn ...........64................ 7................... 9.............................................. 9...................25 Susan Stehman ..............60................ 3................... 5....................4........................ 8...................20

65 - 69

Mary Ramba ..................65............... 10.................. 9...................10..................... 10...................39 Mary June Joseph ..........65................ 6................... 5....................6.............................................17 Jane Spears ...................67................ 7................... 6...................................................................13

70 - 74

Willy Moolenaar .............71............... 10................. 10..................10..................... 10...................40 Katie Marsh ....................74................ 7................... 8....................8........................ 8...................31 Judith Law .....................70................ 8.........................................9........................ 9...................26

75 - 79

Roberta Osterling ...........77............... 10.................. 8...................10....................... 4...................32 Barbara Bowers ..............77.................................... 10............................................. 7...................17 Kathleen Samsoe ...........77..................................... 9.............................................. 5...................14

School Participation

FIRECR PIZZA GHOST

J.B.

TOTAL

Indian Harbour Mont........6................. 8.................. 25..................18..................... 57 Holland.........................................................................................13..................... 28...................41 Ascension.......................................... 2................... 2....................2...................... 20...................26 Open Team.................................... FIRECR ........ PIZZA ......... GHOST ............. J.B. .......... TOTAL Running Zone................................... 90................. 90.................100.................. 100.................380 Diamond Edge Ultra......................... 100............... 100.................90..................... 90.................380 Jackson’s Jets/Joggers...80............... 80................. 70..................50................... 280 Corporate Team............................. FIRECR ........ PIZZA ......... GHOST ............. J.B. .......... TOTAL Harris............................................... 100............... 100................100.................. 100.................400 Health First........................................ 90................. 90..................90..................... 90.................360 Florida Today..................................... 70................. 70........................................... 80.................220

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Monkey See, Monkey Do: Brevard Zoo Monkey Madness

By Patti Sponsler

People go ape for monkeys.

There are monkey phrases such as ‘a barrel of monkeys’ and ‘I’ll be a monkey’s uncle’; monkey bars; monkey bread; monkey business; The Monkees and the Suburban Group’s hilarious Trunk Monkey commercials that can be found at http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=RCUBxgdKZ_Y

What’s not to love? They are personable, funny, intelligent, and – save their love of flinging feces around – a lot like us.

Come celebrate these magnificent mammals

at Brevard Zoo’s Monkey Madness 3K on March 2 at 7 a.m. It’s race number five of the seven-race 2012-13 Running Zonae Foundation Race Series.

In 2007, Running Zone Foundation began partnering with Brevard Zoo to offer a familyfriendly event on Zoo property spotlighting different species each year. Not only did this present a fun venue to promote fitness but it also gave race participants a chance to spend the day at the Zoo with a whopping 50 percent discount.

The combo proved so successful that climbing participation – more than 1,400 entrants last year – has forced organizers to split this years’ race into two separate starts.

The first, “No Monkey Business” will begin at 7 a.m. sharp followed by “The Scenic Route” at 7:35.

“All the results will be combined since it is on the same course,” said Race Director, Denise Piercy. “In essence this is a footrace with a wave start.”

Those who wish to take their time enjoying the animals along the course, posing for photos and/or expect to take 20 minutes or longer to complete the 1.8-mile route should opt for wave 2 (and enjoy a little extra sleep).

In addition to the 50 percent day-of-race Zoo discount, the event also offers participants a beautiful technical (moisture-wicking, non-cotton) race shirt, a delicious breakfast catered by Pizza Gallery & Grill and a shot at the grand give-a-way prize of one-day Disney tickets and one-night hotel stay for two.

The race is perfect for families as free childcare is offered for kids who are eight-years-old and under. After the main event(s) there is also a free ‘Li’l Monkey’ kids’ run with Zippy the Gecko so even the tiniest toddler can participate.

And, with donations drying up during the recession, it’s important to note that all race proceeds go right back to the Brevard Zoo. Running Zone Foundation has donated a total of $34,000 during the past six years to this beloved community treasure.

On-line registration is available at https:// register.runningzone.com/Search/event. aspx?id=12120

Race Packets will be available for pickup the week beginning Feb. 26 at Running Zone from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm.

Running Zone is located at 3696 N. Wickham Road in Melbourne between Parkway and Post Road. Visit Running Zone’s website for directions at www.runningzone.com or call (321) 751-8890.

Come see why people go bananas over this event!

The whole family will enjoy the Brevard Zoo Monkey Madness 3K on March 2. The entry fee also includes a 50 percent day-of-race discount to the Brevard Zoo.

Free childcare is available for kids

eight-years-old and under

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Rocking the Corporate Clock

by Patti Sponsler

Is your team ready to rock the clock during the third annual Corporate 5K on March 14?

This year Intersil Corporation will be hosting Brevard’s biggest office party on their Palm Bay Campus. This collaboration of colleagues kicks off at 6:30 with a 5K (3.1 mile) run or walk followed by a St. Patty’s Day celebration offering complimentary beer, snacks, a live band and food for purchase from Long Doggers.

“Last year we had 600 participants,” said Laura Spedick, Running Zone Foundation Events Manager. “This year we’re hoping to draw 1,000 runners and walkers. We’re excited to see the support of the entire community from law enforcement to small businesses to private corporations to non-profits.”

The event’s beneficiary, United Way of Brevard, was the first team to sign up for this year’s event.

“Having a fun event like this where family and friends can participate and see our community partners is definitely a teambuilding experience,” said Martha Brown, United Way’s Resource Development Marketing Coordinator. “So many of those companies support us year-round, we want to be out there with them and have a fun time together.”

Running Zone Foundation provides

a free Fit n’ Fun training program to help employees successfully complete the distance and also offers four free weekly fun runs and walks for those looking for training pals. (Fun run calendar available at http://www.runningzone.com/index.php?module=julian&func=m onth&cal_date=20130128&cal_sdow=0)

All team captains are invited to Running Zone on Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. to pick up their free Captain’s Toolkit. Those who sign up in advance for the meeting and provide their shirt size will also receive a free Saucony Vizipro shirt at the meeting!

And as an extra incentive and perk for team captains, a free pair of Saucony shoes will be given to the captain in each of the four categories who has increased their companies percentage of participation the most

Corporate 5K Captains who sign up in advance for the Captain’s meeting will receive a free Saucony Vizipro shirt at the meeting.

Colleagues and competitors race to the finish line off the 2012 Running Zone Foundation Corporate 5K.

The non-profit Joe’s Club was well represented at the 2012 Corporate 5K.

from the last time their company competed.

“We have about 20 people signed up so far,” said Brown, who just completed the Miami Half-Marathon on Jan. 27. “I send out an email every week on where they need to be in their training along with newbie running tips.”

Increased employee fitness and camaraderie are just two of the many intangible benefits that sharing a common fitness goal will achieve within an organization.

“It’s been really fun to have employees come in and tell me ‘I ran over the Eau Gal-

lie Causeway last night’ or ‘I ran three miles this weekend’,” she said. “Knowing that we will all be walking and running the race together helps keep people accountable with their training.”

Registration for and information about the Corporate 5K can be found at http:// www.runningzone.com/series/news/1614 and you can keep up to date with the latest event info at https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Corporate-5K/419604654779914?fref=ts Please contact Laura Spedick at 321-7518890 with any questions.

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Saucony Virrata Coming February 15!

This new performance neutral, zerodrop shoe is Saucony’s lightest and most flexible shoe. Weighing in at just 6.5 ounces (men’s size 9), this performance neutral shoe features a 0mm heel-to-forefoot offset, promoting a natural stride. The Virrata comes complete with a well cushioned midsole made from high abrasion EVA+ foam. The outsole of the shoe features a design similar to the award-winning Kinvaras, built for a natural range of motion. The deep tread pattern with springy pods and accentuated flex grooves helps make this shoe extremely flexible.

frame. The V3 continues to use N2 cushioning technology, which enables a lower offset (8mm) without sacrificing the pillowy feel. The V3 is lighter and uses ABZORB form in the crash pad for added cushioning.

carbonic TLT lenses, interchangeable lenses and slide-on temple tips, these performance bad boys scream business if your business is going fast.

Pivlock V90: A bit smaller than the V2, the V90 offers the TLT lenses, Hydrophilic Megol nose and temple pads

Smith Optics Sunglasses

to ensure a secure fit under grueling

Smith Optics has built their reputation

conditions.

on quality and performance and offers a lifetime warranty (repair or replace) if you experience a manufacturing defect in materials or workmanship.

Performance PivLock V2: With impact resistant

Parallel: Drop dead sexy, this style is lightweight, contemporary, and

New Balance 1080V3

performance driven with the resistant

The popular New Balance 1080 already provides neutral runners comfort and protection in a lightweight

carbonic TLT lenses, Hydroleophobic lens coating and Hydrophilic Megol nose and temple pads.

Two-Timing Kaitlin

by Patti Sponsler

Congratulations to Running Zonesponsored professional triathlete Kaitlin Shiver Donner who was once again named 2012 Under-23 Athlete of the Year by USA Triathlon. Donner won her second straight U.S. under-23 title at Elite Nationals, earned her first career ITU World Cup podium finish Oct. 7 with a runner-up finish in Cancun and was fourth at the FISU World University Championships.

The complete list of USA Triathlon 2012 Elite Athletes of the Year is available at http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/ articles/2013/1/013113-elite-aoy.aspx

Kaitlin Shiver Donner was named the 2012 Under-23 Athlete of the Year by USA Triathlon.

It was the second consecutive year that the professional triathlete has earned the honor.

Lifestyle Serpico: This classic aviator silhouette (Top Gun, anyone?) offers impact resistant carbonic TLT lenses and adjustable silicone nose pads.

Terrace and Forum: These sleek surface, classic frames offer impact resistant carbonic TLT lenses, Evolve frame material and an 8 base lens curvature.

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Double Dog Dare Ya!

by Patti Sponsler

2-Miler alone, 350 kids ages 12 and under –

We double dog dare ya!

Running Zone Foundation will debut the including three 3-year-olds – completed the festive holiday race. inaugural Long Dogger’s Kids Marathon & Half-Marathon on April 13 at Ryckman Park

In addition to helping keep kids at a in Melbourne Beach. healthy weight, Vanessa Ziade is quick Medals will be given to crank out a plethora of additional to each child 12-yearsbenefits that children receive who are old and under who involved in sports. complete the 2.62-mile Ziade should know. marathon or the 1.31 The mother-of-seven owns Space mile half-marathon.

Coast Youth Multisport (http://www.

Those who kidstriclub.com), an organization offercomplete both races ing youth training in a number of sports – a total of 3.93 miles including triathlon, surfing, swimming - will also receive the Who wouldn’t love a race and track and field as well as the area’s with this fun theme and logo? only kids triathlon/duathlon series. special Double Dog Dare medal!

“Kid friendly events allow children

“We wanted to do the (Walt Disney of all ages the opportunity to develop physiWorld) Goofy type thing because there are a cal, social and mental skills in a variety of lot of kids out there already doing the 5K (3.1 settings,” she said. “They specifically allow miles) distance with no problem,” said Race kids of all ages and skill levels to do someDirector, Denise Piercy. thing interesting, exciting and adventurous

Indeed. With the Running Zone Founda- as they step outside of their comfort zone to tion Race Series offering fun themed familyparticipate. “ friendly race distances of 1.8 to 3.1 miles,

“Being involved encourages children to literally hundreds of kids cross the finish lines be committed and to take responsibility for each season. During December’s Jingle Bell their fitness and wellness by learning from a young age to set goals for themselves and follow through. As they practice and participate in events, they experience the rewards that result from working hard to achieve these goals.”

Ziade also points to parental responsibility for their children’s involvement.

“As our schools face budget cuts that affect extra curricular activities, it becomes our responsibility as parents to get our kids involved in sports from a young age,” she said.

Running Zone Foundation has been working with local elementary and middle schools since 2007 when they initiated the School Participation program in their race series, providing training programs free of charge and offering awards to schools with the highest race participation.

The Long Dogger’s Kids Marathon & Half-Marathon will award $250 to the school with the largest participation at the event.

The race is also parent-friendly.

“Parents can run with their children without paying if they sign a waiver,” said Piercy. “That really helps the kids who are doing a race for the first time and might feel scared.”

Registration and complete information

Eight-year-old Aubrey Fortmayer placed third in the 8 and under division at the Ghostly Gecko 5K in Oct. Kid friendly events allow children of all ages the opportunity to develop physical, social and mental skills in a variety of settings.

for the Long Dogger’s Kids Marathon & Half-Marathon event is available at http:// www.runningzone.com/series/news/1613 In addition to their finishers’ medals, participants will also receive cool race shirts and a postevent party of food and fun provided by Long Doggers.

Other Local Kid Friendly Races

Running Zone Foundation Race Series http://www.runningzone.com/series/ The Series offers seven events with separate age groups and awards for kids 8 and under, 9-11 and 12-14. The Series also offers separate awards to elementary and middle schools that compete in the School participation category. The Foundation also provides, free of charge, information and help to any school interesting in starting a running/walkSometimes kids need a little encouragement from their parents to get to the finish line. The Long Dogger’s Kids Marathon and Half welcomes parents to accompany their child along the course free of charge. In this photo Steve Hedgespeth strides along with his son, Colin, during the Free Li’l Kids run following the Jingle Bell 2-Miler in Dec.

ing program for their students.

Each Series race also offers free ‘Li’l continues on page 9

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Double Dog Dare Ya!

continued from page 8

http://www.sunrisekidstriseries.com Space Coast Youth Multisports LCC offers Brevard’s only kids multisport series. Each event offers multiple ageappropriate distances and categories.

The 2013 Series includes: n April 28: ‘I Am Fit’ Kids Triathlon, Gleason Park, Indian Harbour Beach. n June 1: Pineapple Kidz Triathlon & Duathlon, Ryckman Park, Melbourne Beach; n Sept. 28: ‘I am Fast’ Kids Aquathlon, details forthcoming on website.

Space Coast Runners Youth Series http://www.spacecoastrunners.org/ youth_series.htm The free series offers seven non-

Kids’ Runs with age appropriate distances for even the tiniest of tots.

Parents are welcome to run and walk with their children.

All events offer free childcare during the main event so the entire family can participate!

Three events remain in the 2012-13 Series including: n March 2: Brevard Zoo’s Monkey Madness 3K, Brevard Zoo. n April 6: Pirate Plunder 2-Miler, Meg O’Malley’s. n May 11: Run for the Gecko Hawaiian Luau 5K, BCC/Wickham Park Pavilion.

Sunrise Kids Triathlon Series

competitive fun runs varying in distance between ¼-mile and a mile for kids ages 12 and under. All children who complete four of the seven runs will be recognized and receive an award at the end-of-year banquet.

Three events remain in the 2012-13 Series including: n Feb. 23: Eye of the Dragon, Eau Gallie Civic Center n Mar. 30: Downtown Melbourne, New Haven Ave., Melbourne n April 13: Space Walk of Fame, Space View Park, Titusville

Toenail Problems in Runners

by Richard C. Wilson, DPM, Melbourne Podiatry Associates

What is the largest organ in the body? This question, long a standard on medical board examinations and as medical trivia, has a surprising answer: the skin! In addition to being the largest organ in the body (due to its surface area), it is the body part that is always in constant contact with the external environment.

It may come as a surprise to some that the hair and nails are considered to be part of the skin.

They are called “skin appendages”. The nails arise from the outer edge of bone (periosteum) beneath the tip of the finger or toe. This area of nail origin and growth, submerged beneath the skin, is called the “nail matrix”.

The visible portion of the nail is called the “nail plate”.

The function of the toenail is uncertain. Some anatomists speculate a protective function, while evolutionists consider the toenails a throwback to claws of our pre-human ancestors. In any event, toenails seem to be more of a problem than a benefit to humans.

There are three conditions of the toenail common in runners.

These are runners’ toe, ingrown

toenail, and fungus infection of the toenail.

Runners’s toe was first described in the 1970’s. Because it is also found in other sports,

Most runners can avoid ‘runner’s toe’ by wearing a shoe with the appropriate width and length for their feet.

it has been referred to as “tennis toe”, “racquetball toe”, and even “disco toe”. It is a condition of bleeding beneath the nail plate.

It is often not painful. It usually results from wearing a shoe that is too short or that has a toe box that is too shallow. Proper shoe selection should prevent most cases of runner’s toe. The correct way to determine adequate shoe length is to measure, while standing, a thumb’s width between the end of the shoe and the tip of the longest toe. The great toe will be the longest in two thirds of runners and the second toe in one third.

Another common nail condition is the ingrown toenail. It

can affect one or both sides of any toenail. It is painful and can result from shoe pressure, trauma, or improper trimming.

The Latin medical term for this condition, “unguis incarnatus”, or “nail embedded in flesh”, is very descriptive. The edge of the toenail will be red, swollen, and painful. The area usually becomes infected and begins to drain. Ingrown toenails must be treated surgically. The procedure is performed in the office

A fungal infection of the toenail can result from toenail injury or from years of micro-injury, including episodes of runner’s toe.

may resume in two to three days.

The final condition of interest is “onychomycosis” or fungus infection of the toenail. This can result from a toenail injury or from years of micro-injury, including episodes of runner’s toe.

Why fungus invades a toenail is unknown. The condition is unrelated to hygiene and it is controversial whether it is contagious.

An ingrown toenail is usually as

Fungus toenails are characpainful as it looks and must be terized by thickness and discoltreated surgically. oration of the nail plate. The diswith local anesthetic. The offend- coloration may be white, yellow, gray, brown, or black. The nail ing piece of toenail is removed plate may be partially loosened along with any infected or dead from the nail bed. Although the tissue. The area is then cauterized with a chemical that prevents condition is usually not painful, the ingrown nail from recurring. it should be treated to prevent There are no stitches or scars and no postoperative pain. Running continues on page 10

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Butler Named 2012 Boys’ State Cross Country Coach of the Year

By Patti Sponsler

Doug Butler’s long string of accomplishments and awards (see Coach’s Bio) continued to lengthen last month. The National Federation of State High School Associations named the dynamic Holy Trinity coach the 2012 Boys’ State Cross Country Coach of the Year.

“We receive numerous nominations from throughout the state,” said Garry Pigott, sports administrator for the Florida High School Athletic Association, the organization that decides which coach best represents the state in each sport. “We look for coaches who are building good teamwork and sportsmanship in their athletes. We look at positivity and consistency. We don’t just look at one year alone.”

The cross-country dynasty that Butler has built at Holy Trinity speaks for itself.

This past fall his boys’ cross-country team captured the 1A state championship giving Butler and the Tigers an unprecedented 12 state championships, a feat of feet unmatched in Florida’s history.

We caught up with Butler via email to congratulate him and grab a peek at some of his thoughts about coaching. The self-depreciating coach provided nuggets of wisdom and humor.

RZ: Other than perhaps bribing the National Federation of State High School Associations with an enormous check , why do you think you were selected as the 2012 Boys State Cross Country Coach of the Year?

DB: I think I stood out over the other state winning coaches because of the level of talent we have for such a small school. Our boys and girls were a couple of the top teams in the state regardless of school classification. Our boys competed and beat the best teams in the state in Division 2A, 3A, and 4A, even though we are a small 1A school. We were not the very best team of all classes, but we were right up there.

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Coach’s Bio: Doug Butler School: Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy Position: Head Coach-Varsity Cross Country n

Personal Bests Marathon: 2:25:58 Half-Marathon (13.1 miles): 1:06:57 15K (9.3 miles): 47:52 10K (6.2 miles): 30:54 5K (3.1 miles): 14:52

n Two-time National Junior College Athletic Association All-American in the marathon distance (26.2 miles), finishing second in the nation in 1991. n Two-time selectee for the Florida’s Finest lineup, an 11-member elite team sponsored to compete in the Walt Disney World Marathon. n Five-time Overall Male Track Shack Grand Prix champion. n Eight-time Overall Male Space Coast Runners Runner of the Year Series champion. n Space Coast Runners Hall of Fame inductee (2001). n Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame inductee (2012). n 2010 Girls’ State Cross Country Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations. (Jan. 2011) n 2012 Boys’ State Cross Country Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations. (Jan. 2013) n Coached the Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy varsity cross-country teams to 12 Division 1A state championships, making Butler the most winningest coach in state history. (Girls: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2010; Boys: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2012) n Once downed a 12-ounce can of Mt. Dew in less than four seconds and kept it down – conferring upon himself the title “highly trained Dew Professional”.

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painful degenerative changes of the nail and spreading to other nails.

Many types of topical medications have been used for fungus nails, but none are consistently effective. This is also true of the many home or folk remedies that have been advocated for the condition. The only consistently effective treatment is oral anti-fungal medication, which is taken for 90 days and has an 80% cure rate. In severe or painful cases, permanent surgical removal of the nail is indicated. A new form of treatment for fungus nails, laser therapy, has been popularized, but its long-term effectiveness has not been proven.

In summary, a runner should pay atten-

tion to those often overlooked skin appendages, the toenails.

Dr. Wilson, a Melbourne native and Florida Gator, earned his doctorate degree from the Illinois College of podiatric Medicine in Chicago. After completing a surgical residence in Chicago, Dr. Wilson returned to Melbourne where he has been practicing with Melbourne Podiatry Associates for 30 years.

The good doctor is passionate about his profession; running – a sport in which he has reveled for more than 45 years – and writing, particularly about all things running and foot related.

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Coach Butler, far left, poses for a shot after the Holy Trinity boys’ varsity cross country team won the state championship. It was an unprecedented 12th victory for Butler and the Tigers.

RZ: This past fall, your boys nailed their sixth

state championship, giving you and Holy Trinity a record 12 state championships. As the Florida coach with the most state wins and a legendary dynasty, what are the elements that you focus on to produce so much success?

DB: Hard work! It’s as simple as that. I tell the kids that hard work beats talent nearly every time and talent that works hard wins every time. There is no short cut to success in distance running. It’s funny some people think that they can do all this cross training and weight lifting and still compete against the guys that are logging 80 miles a week. It’s NOT going to happen. If it was that easy, your world class runners would stop running 150 miles a week and start cross training. Your talking about a sport that is 85% aerobic (5K) so unless you’re willing to log the miles to build that aerobic base, you’re just spinning your wheels (pun intended).

RZ: How long have you been coaching at Holy Trinity?

DB: This is my 13th season at Holy Trinity.

RZ: You worked for the space program when you began coaching and completed your Bachelors and Masters while working fulltime and coaching. You now teach at Holy Trinity. Do you think your now continual on-campus presence has made a difference in your runners? Why or why not?

DB: Oh yes, it has helped me get more kids out for track and cross-country. It has helped them see that I am not just some mean old man out there yelling splits at the mile marks.

It allows me to interact with ALL the kids on a daily basis and to cut up and have fun like they should be having before they get too old to have fun like I am. (Butler will hit the BIG 5-0 on March 2!)

RZ: How, if at all, have your coaching meth-

ods changed over the years?

DB: Wow, great question. I have changed a great deal over the past 13 years. First, I train them harder now than I did in the beginning.

We are a strong breed and can take much more than what our minds allow us. I show them that unless you risk going too far, you will never know how far you can go. I spend much more time preparing them mentally now than I did back then. I have the same training philosophy. I just have added more volume to it.

RZ: Is there much difference between coaching your guys’ team versus the girls’ team?

DB: Having been married for 26 years I feel I am fairly safe to answer this without getting in trouble. YES! Guys are a great deal less stressful to coach than girls. (Guys) are a simple-minded breed and are not deep thinkers. We don’t over-think things; we don’t hold grudges; we have disagreements and settle them in about 30 seconds and move on. We are pretty simple creatures. It’s not hard to figure out what makes us tick.

Girls, on the other hand, over-think it, hold on to things, and require the coach’s intervention to deal with most issues. They usually don’t tell me first, they tell mom, and I get it second hand. Guys don’t tell their parents anything!

RZ: You also coach a successful adult program, Set Goals, Not Limits, for adults. Aging bodies usually can’t take the same pounding and need more recovery. How is your coaching different with the adult camp than with the kids?

DB: Same style, but the build-up has to be much slower and the recovery has to be longer. Kids are plastic and can recover much faster than a 50-year-old adult. Adults also can do MUCH more than they think they can and are just like the young ones in that it takes me a lot longer to convince the ladies how

A much younger Doug Butler on his way to a 2:50 finish at the 1987 Columbus Marathon - one day after his first wedding anniversary. Butler also threw down a 2:58 at the same race a year before, the day after he married his wife, Rhonda. In a nod to Rhonda’s patience, the couple celebrated their 26th anniversary in November.

good they can be as compared to convincing the men. Guys have that natural ego that doesn’t take much building while girls and ladies need more pampering.

RZ: What is your best advice for an adult who runs a few times a week and decides he or she wants to get faster?

DB: Get Help! Don’t add intensity and volume! Build mileage before intensity! Train with a purpose everyday! Don’t train how you feel!

Think Positive!

RZ: Describe how you’ve seen running change in this county (kids and adults)?

DB: I’m starting my 26th year running here in Brevard County now. I lived here for a year in 85-86, and then moved back in April 88. High school running has become much more competitive now than it was in the 90s and early 2000’s. It is getting back to the 70’s when Rockledge and Astronaut high schools were state powerhouses.

Many more adults have gotten involved now and the overall level of competition is deeper.

RZ: Where do you see the sport in this county in five year?

DB: Numbers are going to continue to climb as people continue to see the health benefits of running. With numbers increasing, competition will also increase.

RZ: Anything else?

DB: Thanks Patti. While I feel I had a good deal of success as a runner way back in the day, I have found more satisfaction as a coach than I did as a runner. I wish I had started sooner!

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Injured Athletes: Nutrition Tips to Hasten Healing

The Athlete’s Kitchen

by Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD

tumble, hockey blow) and ends up in the hospital in a coma has a big disadvantage. Eat smart every day!

Don’t diet

Being injured is one of the hardest parts of being an athlete.

Being injured is one of the hardest parts of being an athlete. If you are unable to exercise due to broken bones, knee surgery, stress fracture, or concussion, you may wonder: What can I eat to heal quickly? How can I avoid getting fat while I’m unable to exercise?

Should I be taking supplements? This article will address those concerns, plus more.

Don’t treat good nutrition like a fire engine To start, I offer this motherly reminder:

Rather than shaping up your diet when you get injured, strive to maintain a high quality food intake every day. That way, you’ll have a hefty bank account of vitamins and minerals stored in your liver, ready and waiting to be put into action. For example, a well-nourished athlete has enough vitamin C (important for healing) stored in the liver to last for about six weeks. The junk food junkie who gets a serious sports injury (think bike crash, skiing

A big barrier to optimal fueling for injured athletes is fear of getting fat. Please remember: even injured athletes need to eat! I’ve had a runner hobble into my office on crutches saying, “I haven’t eaten in three days because I can’t run.” He seemed to think he only deserved to eat if he could burn off calories with purposeful exercise. Wrong! Another athlete lost her appetite post-surgery. While part of her brain thought “what a great way to lose weight”, her healthier self realized that good nutrition would enhance recovery.

Despite popular belief, your organs (brain, liver, lungs, kidneys, heart, etc.)—not exercising muscles—burn the majority of the calories you eat. Organs are metabolically active and require a lot of fuel. About two-thirds of the calories consumed by the average (lightly accontinues on page 13

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tive) person support the resting metabolic rate (the energy needed to simply exist). On top of that, your body can require 10% to 20% more calories with trauma or minor surgery; major surgery requires much more. Yes, you may need fewer total calories because you are not training hard, but you definitely need more than your sedentary baseline. Your body is your best calorie-counter, so respond appro- Fruits and vegetables are a great source for ‘clean’ carbohydrates. priately to your hunger cues. Eat when hungry muscles; your body needs a steady stream of and stop when your stomach feels content. amino acids to promote healing (especially Here are two other weight myths, debunked: after physical therapy). You need extra protein

Muscle turns into fat. Wrong. If you are post-injury or surgery, so be sure to include unable to exercise, your muscles will shrink, 20 to 30 grams of protein at each meal and but they will not turn into fat. Wayne, a skier snack. A portion with 20 to 30 grams of who broke his leg, was shocked to see how protein equates to one of these: 3 eggs, 1 cup scrawny his leg muscles looked when the doctor removed the cast six weeks later. Once cottage cheese, 3 to 4 ounces of meat, poultry, he started exercising, he rebuilt the muscles to or fish, two-thirds of a 14-ounce cake of firm tofu, or 1.25 cups of hummus. While you their original size. might see ads for amino acid supplements

Lack of exercise means you’ll get fat. including arginine, ornithine, and glutamine, Wrong. If you overeat while you are injured you can get those amino acids via food. (as can easily happen if you are bored or dePlant and fish oils. The fats in olive and pressed), you can indeed easily get fat. Joseph, canola oils, peanut butter, nuts and other nut a frustrated football player with a bad concusbutters, ground flaxseeds, flax oil, and avosion, quickly gained 15 pounds post-injury cado have an anti-inflammatory effect. So do because he continued to eat lumberjack poromega-3 fish oils. Eat at least two or three fish tions. But if you eat mindfully, your body can meals per week, preferably the oilier fish such regulate a proper intake. Before diving into meals and snacks, ask yourself, “How much of as Pacific salmon, barramundi, and albacore tuna. Reduce your intake of the omega-6 fats this fuel does my body actually need?” in packaged foods with “partially hydroge When injured, some underweight nated oils” listed among the ingredients, and athletes gain to their genetic weight. For in processed foods containing corn, sunflower, example, Shana, a 13-year-old gymnast, safflower, cottonseed, and soy oils. Too much perceived her body was “getting fat” while of these might contribute to inflammation. she recuperated from a knee injury. She was Vitamins. By consuming a strong intake simply catching up and attaining the physique of colorful fruits and vegetables, you’ll get appropriate for her age and genetics.

Do eat “clean”

To enhance healing, you want to choose a variety of quality foods that supply the plethora of nutrients your body needs to function and heal. Don’t eliminate food groups; they all work together synergistically! Offer your body:

Carbohydrates from grains, fruits, vegetables. By having carbs for fuel, the protein you eat can be used to heal and repair muscles. If you eat too few carbs—and too few calories, your body will burn protein for fuel. That hinders healing.

Protein from lean meats, legumes, nuts and lowfat dairy. Protein digests into the amino acids needed to repair damaged

more nutrition than in a vitamin pill. Fruits and veggies have powerful anti-oxidants that knock down inflammation. Don’t underestimate the healing powers of blueberries, strawberries, carrots, broccoli, and pineapple. Make smoothies using tart cherry juice, PomWonderful pomegranate juice, and grape juice.

Minerals. Many athletes, particularly those who eat little or no red meat, might need a boost of iron. Blood tests for serum ferritin can determine if your iron stores are low. If they are, your doctor will prescribe an iron supplement. You might also want a little extra zinc (10 to 15 mg) to enhance healing.

Herbs, spices and botanicals. Antiinflammatory compounds are in turmeric (a spice used in curry), garlic, cocoa, green tea, and most plant foods, including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. For therapeutic doses of herbs and spices, you likely want to take them in pill-form. Yet, consuming these herbs and spices on a daily basis, in sickness and in health, lays a strong foundation for a quick recovery.

Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels both casual and competitive athletes at her office in Newton, MA (617-795-1875). Her Sports Nutrition Guidebook and food guides for new runners, marathoners, and soccer players offer additional information. They are available at www.nancyclarkrd.com.

See also sportsnutritionworkshop.com.

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Beyond Brevard’s Borders

by Patti Sponsler

Race season is in full bloom around Florida. We want to congratulate all of our local athletes who have participated in events beyond Brevard’s borders!

Jan. 12-13: Walt Disney World Goofy Challenge (13.1 on Sat.; 26.2 on Sun.) Cape Canaveral: Eric Bissonnette, 44, 8:08:25; Betsy Butler, 44, 6:33:59; Andrea Schaffner, 48, 7:08:17; Shawn Schaffner, 48, 6:06:09; Cocoa: Linda Cowart, 50, 6:34:14; Stephen Curtis, 48, 8:42:17; Marisa Flint, 47, 7:31:25; Dan Howick, 37, 8:05:46; Kate Howick, 36, 7:02:44; Kelly Hunter, 47, 7:01:11; Erin Lauscher, 31, 9:31:41; Christy Tagye, 40, 7:00:54. Cocoa Beach: Jeff Arno, 53, 8:03:31; Michael Glover, 47, 6:11:19; Ashley Johnson, 39, 6:50:12; John Rice, 56, 8:39:20. Indialantic: Daniel Kirk, 37, 5:34:10; Henry Smith, 61, 9:10:26. Mel-

A few years ago, Cocoa’s Linda Cowart and Merritt Island’s Suzie Enlow made a vow to do the Walt Disney World Goofy event to celebrate the year of their 50th birthdays. After a ‘what were we thinking?’ moment, the duo convinced multiple members of the River Road Gang to join them for part or all of the race weekend festivities.

Special shirts (shown in photo) were made to commemorate the event. Back row left to right: Marisa Flint (Goofy); Cyndi Bergs (Goofy); Debbie Rescot (half-marathon); Linda Cowart (Goofy); Theresa Miller (Goofy); Tommy Enlow (half-marathon). Front row left to right: Christy Zieres (Goofy), Christy Tagye (Goofy) and Suzie Enlow (Goofy). Not pictured: Jim Caprara (full marathon); Betsy Butler (Goofy); Charis Gaines (half-marathon); Chris Hain (full marathon); Kelly Hunter (Goofy); Susie (Goofy) and R.C. Koontz (full marathon).

bourne: Donna Davis, 42, 7:13:00; Andrew Denison, 31, 9:07:06; J. Ellis, 32, 10:08; Lucia Ernewein, 60, 10:45:19; Jodie Fortier, 42, 7:49:00; Cindy Gaffney, 50, 8:43:50; Darlene Hachmeister, 47, 7:13:02; Tanya Kuelbs, 39, 10:14:35; Tom Liska, 39, 8:18:57; Andrea Lucas, 47, 8:11:38; Patricia Lucas, 30, 7:53:52; Josee McVadon, 36, 8:26:20; Markus Metoyer, 248:15:42; Kelly Semenko, 35, 7:59:31; Eric Ward, 37, 6:24:34; Midori Wiles, 52, 7:52:46; Melbourne Beach: Erin Chase, 40, 8:49:36. Merritt Island: Cyndi Bergs, 42, 6:34:09; Suzie Enlow, 48, 8:09:12; Elizabeth Gmerek, 51, 9:12:22; Payton Jones, 41, 8:09:56; Susie Koontz, 67, 7:39:12; Laura Sardella, 41, 9:28:56; Theresa Miller, 53, 6:34:13; Christy Zieres, 52, 8:01:57.

Rockledge: Jan Adams, 45, 10:16:36; Craig Capron, 51, 7:50:22; Ed Cloak, 38, 9:11:29; Ronald Norris, 37, 7:47:42; Matthew Pomeroy, 32, 6:31:49; Mark Quintana, 34, 8:10:10; John Senger, 44, 6:23:20; Timothy Street, 35, 9:16:14; Jeannette Thomas, 48, 6:33:58. Palm Bay: Juan Aguilar, 36, 8:04:27; Cathy Koos, 41, 10:45:22; Ed Leaman, 54, 7:51:32; Lori Rattay, 49, 8:33:47; Ron Roff, 41, 8:01:05; Dan Sgobbo, 61, 8:32:17; Jason White, 31,

(left) Kim Prosser poses with the medals she earned by completing in the Disney Coast-toCoast Race Challenge. (right) Melbourne’s Jim Schaeffer earned the Ironman moniker after completing the HITS Iron-distance triathlon in Naples on Jan. 12

6:30:24. Satellite Beach: Kenneth Dixon, 41, 8:22:47; Brian Kennedy, 49, 7:30:21.

Titusville: Tim Rooney, 24, 10:10:42; Kate Schindler, 28, 7:39:02; Shenandoah Turner, 41, 10:57:22; Michael Tuttle, 27, 7:16:48.

West Melbourne: Tracy Cox, 37, 9:17:10.

Jan. 12-13: Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon

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Rene Dunne’s tired smile and medal display show the Palm Bay woman’s satisfaction after running a personal best of 1:52:30 at the Ocala Half-Marathon on Jan. 20.

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From left to right Viera’s Shane and Brittany Streufert and Gina Rall pose with the unique awards they earned at the Bahamas Marathon and Half-Marathon. Shane Streufert took fifth overall and first in the 40-44 age group with his 1:22:26 half finish. Rall and Brittany Streufert went one, two in the 40-44 age group in the full marathon, finishing 4:02:50 and 4:02:53 respectively. Melbourne Beaches Angela Cobb won the women’s full marathon for the second consecutive year with a 26.2-mile PR of 2:54:44.

here, go to http://www.trackshack.com/disneysports/results/wdw13/ and search by city to see all of Brevard’s residents who completed the Walt Disney World Marathon and Half-Marathon.

We do want to offer a special CONGRATS to the following locals who are part of a small number of athletes who have now successfully completed each of the 20 Walt Disney World Marathons: Miles Green, 62, Palm Bay, 7:07:41; R.C. Koontz, 66, Merritt Island, 6:43:31; Susie Koontz, 67, Merritt Island, 3rd 65-69, 5:13:31; Ivan ‘Mike’ Vincent, 57, Cocoa Beach, 6:12:10.

Not only did Suzie Koontz place third in the 65-69 age group in her 20th Walt Disney World Marathon, but the retired Shuttle I.T. goddess had run the half-marathon the day before, making her a Goofy girl as well!

Jan. 12 and Jan. 20: Disney Coastto-Coast Race Challenge Rockledge residents Kimberly and Harry Prosser conquered the challenge by completing the Walt Disney World Half-Marathon in FL on Jan. 12 and then completing the same distance during the Tinker Bell HalfMarathon in CA on Jan 20. Kimberly ran back-back-to back personal bests of 2:04:39 and 2:03:47 respectively while her husband ran with her in 2:04:38 and 2:03:48.

Jan. 12: HITS Iron-Distance Triathlon (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike,

26.2 mile run) Naples Jim Schaeffer, 43, Melbourne, 15:57:12.

Jan. 19: St. Pete Beach Classic 5K Kathryn Beard, 9, Merritt Island, 5th 9 and under, 37:04; Sonia Beard, 42, Merritt Island, 37:07; Tonya Gibbons, 69, 4th 65-69, Merritt Island, 38:45.

Jan. 19: St. Pete Beach Classic 10K Lisa Friddle, 50, Palm Bay, 1:26:42; Peeraya Sawangkum, 21, Melbourne, 1:10:31.

Jan. 20: St. Pete Beach Classic Half-Marathon Jackie Blair, 34, Melbourne, 2:14:48; Felicity Cunningham, 39, Viera, 2nd 35-39, 1:43:37; Jim Cunningham, 1st 55-59, 1:39:54; Jennifer Parkerson, 35, Melbourne, FL 2:36:15; Michelle Smurl, 44, Cocoa, 1:58:31; Rod Sulte, 47, Melbourne, 2:01:59.

Jan. 20: Ocala Half Marathon Chi Cam, Melbourne, 1st 25-29, Melbourne, 1:30:11; Rene Dunne, Palm Bay, PR, 1:52:30; Andrew Lambert, Titusville, 3rd 25-29, 1:35:34.

Jan. 20: Ocala Marathon Michael Gondek, Satellite Beach, 4:44:31.

Jan 20: Clearwater Halfathon (13.1 miles) Joe Bullington, 48, Cocoa, 2:06:01; Kanani McDowell, 37, Cocoa, 2:31:59; Bob Olenek,

Melbourne Beaches Angela Cobb placed fourth overall and first American at the Miami Half-Marathon on Jan 27. Just one week earlier the 29-year-old mother-of-one became a two-time overall female champion of the Bahamas Marathon with her personal best finish of 2:54:44.

60, West Melbourne, 1st 60-64, 1:53:17; Marilyn Whisner, 65, West Melbourne, 1st 65-69, 2:50:47 Jan. 20: Bahamas Marathon, Angela Cobb, 29, 1st OA Female, PR, 2:54:44; Gina Rall, 42, 1st 40-44, PR, 4:02:50; Brittany Streufert, 40, 2nd 4044,4:02:53.

Jan. 20: Bahamas Half Marathon Shane Streufert, 5th OA, 1st 40-44, 1:22:26 Jan. 26: Season 52 Park Ave 5.2K, Winter Park Feather Faircloth, 31, Palm Bay, 52:44; Jim Faircloth, 58, Palm Bay, 32:13; Kimberly Frey, 39, Melbourne, 30:58; Donna Fugleberg, 37, Viera, 29:55; Dan Gregory, 44, Rockledge, 25:32; Michelle Hamilton, 22, Merritt Island, 34:08; Alice Hopper, 30, Palm Bay, 52:42; Beth Jansen, 38, Indialantic, 40:21; Heather Mitchell, 38, Mims, 31:43; George Oswald, 61, Satellite Beach, 29:53; Marion Oswald, 55, 33:26; Martha Ransom, 56, Mims, 35:31; Adrian Rines, 33, Palm Bay, 43:15; Christine Rines, 17, Palm Bay, 43:15; Jan. 27: Miami Half Marathon Thaddeus Austin, 36, Melbourne, 1:41:42; Jackie Blair-Lee, 34, Melbourne, 2:20:28; Jerry Brown, 29, Cocoa Beach, 1:47:48; Martha Brown, 29, Cocoa Beach, 2:38:12; continues on page 17

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Indian Harbour Beaches Jesse Hall finished the Miami Half-Marathon – his first – in 1:58:40 – and then waited to cheer in his marathon buddies.

Angela Cobb, 29, Melbourne Beach, 1st 25-29, 4th OA, 1st American, 1:20:36; Curtis Curry, 54, Malabar, 3:11:59; Tom Dean,

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50, Merritt Island, 2:48:55; Andy Dutra, 28, Melbourne, 1:31:07; Jennifer Ericksen, 42, Titusville, 3:15:18; Leroy Ericksen, 50, Titusville, 2:09:26; Jesse Hall, 35, Indian Harbour Beach, 1:58:40; Steve Hill, 41, Melbourne, 1:57:54; Lee Hinnant, 64, Satellite Beach, 2:27:00; Teresa Morgan, 37, Titusville, 2:07:07; Kristen Neilson, 24, Melbourne Beach, 1:48:20; Kerry Philbeck, 45, Palm Bay, 3:42:48; Suzie Philbeck, 41, Palm Bay, 3:42:58; Darlene Pema, 54, Merritt Island, 2:53:26; Jenny Pema, 24, Merritt Island, 2:53:26; Pete Quinlan, 44, Rockledge, 2:43:50; Juan Salazar, 28, Satellite Beach, 1:29:36; Rod Sulte, 47, Melbourne, 2:16:18; Jodi Swita, 42, Rockledge, 2:21:52; George Tennort, 37, Melbourne, 3:15:26; Shakeira Tennort, 35, Melbourne, 3:15:26; Kristen Tinker, 43, Merritt Island, 1:55:30; Jon Volpi, 29, Melbourne, 2nd 25-29, 7th OA, 1:16:24; Tammy Waschka, 42, Indian Harbour Beach, 2:32:28; Elizabeth Windfelder, 46, Satellite

Beach, 2:39:09; Zoe Windfelder, 16, Satellite Beach, 2:08:41; Pamela Worsham, 37, Satellite Beach, 1:59:36.

Jan. 27: Miami Marathon Amy Bean, 40, Titusville, 5:25:59; Sasha Beitner, 28, Melbourne, 4:25:20; Steve Chin, 44, Satellite Beach 3:29:25; Jessica Crate, 27, Melbourne, 4:21:05; Kyle Durr, 40, Cape Canaveral, 4:24:47; Tracy Dutra, 39, Melbourne, 3:49:04; Gary Ganiban, 49, Merritt Island, 4:12:02; Wesley Foster, 47, Indian Harbour Beach, 4:51:26; Christopher Hendren, 30, Indian Harbour Beach, 4:42:34; Paula Hurd, 40, Merritt Island, 4:00:18; Santana Hummel, 28, Melbourne, 5:49:52; Kristen Key, 27, Cocoa Beach, 3:27:10; Ronald Norris, 37, Rockledge, 4:52:46; Staci Phelps, 29, Merritt Island, 4:24:36; Anthony Porter, 48, Satellite Beach, 4:42:04; Marybeth Wagman, 36, Titusville, 5:25:59; Sean Westhorpe, 24, Merritt Island, 4:54:09.

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★ 2013-2017 ★

mate Join the Ulti e!

Space Rac

THE BIG BANG SERIES Blasting Off December 1st, 2013

45th Annivers a ry 2014 CHALLENGER

2013 COLUMBIA

2015 DISCOVERY

TTLE

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Milky Way Challenge Finisher Medal Complete 3 races in 5 years.

2013

3-YEAR MILKY WAY FINISHER

PRO GRA M 2

ATLANTIS

ENDEAVOR

DISCOVERY

STS-49 STS-49

STS-41D

STS-6 STS-6

CHALLENGER STS-1 COLUMBIA CHALLANGER

STS-51J

STS-1 STS-1

COLUMBIA COLUMBIA

Featuring astronomical finisher medals:

2017

2016 ENDEAVOUR

2017 ATLANTIS

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Intergalactic Challenge Finisher Medal Complete 5 races in 5 years.

2017

5-YEAR INTERGALACTIC FINISHER

★ The Only Space-Themed Marathon & Half Marathon on the Planet! ★ 5 Years = 5 Space Shuttle Medals + 2 MEGA Milestone Medals!

December 1, 2013 Cocoa, Florida 6:15am Start Time (Just minutes from Kennedy Space Center & the Orlando Attractions) Health & Fitness Expo at

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Cocoa Riverfront Park

Register online now at

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

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WELCOME ATHLETES & SPACE ENTHUSIASTS!

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

The only space-themed marathon and half-marathon on the planet! 5-4-3-2-1! Blast off for this year’s 6:15 a.m. start of the Space Coast Marathon and Half-Marathon on December 1st, 2013!

Here are some of the highlights for the 42nd running of the Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon:

• Start the race to the roar of a Space Shuttle countdown and Liftoff on the Jumbo-tron

• Expo at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Discount Coupons • “Space” Props along course and at finish line area • “Space” Themed Water/Aid Stations all along course • Volunteers in NASA-like uniforms • “Space” Photo opportunity with astronauts • Official technical T-shirt (moisture-wicking non- cotton) • Large Beach Towel with race logo for all finishers • Set a PR with this year’s Pace Teams!

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

STS-1 STS-1

ENTRY FORM

COLUMBIA COLUMBIA

Running Zone Foundation and Space Coast Runners welcome you to the 42nd running of the Space Coast Marathon and Half Marathon – Florida’s oldest marathon. We invite runners and walkers alike to experience one of the most beautiful USATFcertified waterfront courses on the east coast.

2013 SPACE COAST MARATHON & HALF-MARATHON PAY BY DATE

FEB. 1 - AUG. 31

SEPT. 1 - OCT. 31

NOV. 1 - NOV. 30

2013 MARATHON

$85

$95

$105

2013 HALF-MARATHON

$75

$85

$95

Check Division Entering:

MARATHON*

HALF-MARATHON

NAME _____________________________________________________BIRTHDATE ___________________ RACE DAY AGE _______________ EXPECTED FINISH TIME _____________________________________________ STREET ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________ CITY ________________________________________STATE ________________ ZIP__________________ PHONE _______________________E-MAIL ___________________________________________________ *Please print legibly as this email will be used for important race communication and virtual race bag delivery.

MALE

FEMALE

PASTA DINNER TICKETS: ($25 per person) # of tickets needed _____________

T-shirt size:

X-SMALL

SMALL

Brevard County Resident:

MEDIUM

LARGE

X-LARGE

XX-LARGE

UNISEX SIZING (Technical shirt will not shrink)

$5.00 discount for Half-Marathon | $10.00 discount for Marathon until Aug. 31st, 2013 (both discounts expire Aug. 31st, 2013)

Note: Entry fees are non-refundable and race numbers are non-transferable. Those who register for one distance but wish to switch to the other, have until Nov. 30th to do so. After that date, no changes will be allowed.

Make check payable to Running Zone Foundation. Mail to: Running Zone Foundation, Inc., 3696 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935 INCOMPLETE OR UNSIGNED FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! In consideration of my entry into this year’s Space Coast Marathon, Half-Marathon being accepted, I intend to be legally bound, and do hereby for myself, my heirs, and executors, waive all rights and claims for damages which may hereafter accrue to me against the sponsors, officials, volunteers and supporters of this race and any representatives, successors, or assigns for any and all damages or injuries which may be sustained and suffered by me in consideration of my association with an entry or participation in this year’s Space Coast Marathon, or Half-Marathon. If I should suffer injury or illness, I authorize the officials of the race to use their discretion to have me transported to a medical facility, and I take full financial and legal responsibility for this action. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have my physician’s permission to participate in this race. I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use any photographs, videotapes, or any other record of this event for any purpose of the event whatsoever. I have read the above release and understand that it presents a risk of physical injury, knowing this I am entering this event at my own risk.

SIGNATURE _________________________________________

DATE _______________________

*Eighteen (18) is the minimum age required for participation in the marathon.

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FOUNDATION

A Running & Walking Club “Not Just for Lizards”

Promoting fitness & healthy, active lifestyles.

Membership includes:

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

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

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

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

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