Starting Line Newsletter - May 2013 by Denise Piercy

Volume3,4,ISSUE Issue14•• may 2013 2010 • RUNNINGZONE.COM VOLUME JANUARY • RUNNINGZONE.COM

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The year in the life of the Gecko What a fresh start we had in ‘09 It is coming to a close, but oh was it fine! January brought us to the Walt Disney Expo, Selling CWX tights like a pro. In February, there were Wednesday night fun runs at the Zoo, So that way the animals had a clue. At the Brevard Zoo, in March, everyone shuffled over stingrays, As a result the zoo received $5,000 from your support and praise.

The month of May marked our anniversary of 6 years, Don shed some tears, while I had some beers. New this year, Run for the Gecko had a theme, Hawaiian luau and hula dancers, Running Zone goes extreme. June presents Running Zone Race Series Awards Ceremony, The evening’s speaker was Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Mills: the REAL deal, no phony. Boom! Crack! Fire! We start off the series with our Inaugural Firecracker 5k in July, Hot dogs and chips were in high supply. I Run for Pizza Football Kick-off Party in August was a good time, Everyone enjoyed Pizza Gallery’s pizza; so delicious it should be a crime. With the purchase of the Chronotrack system; participants were introduced to the D-tag, Now your timing results are instantaneous, No lag.

brought many smiling faces, Just think how many people came from far away places! To wrap up the year [no pun intended] the Jingle Bell 2-miler should get a round of applause, With jingle bells, cool weather, and even Santa Claus.

In September, our employees journeyed to Everest at Disney, Running the 5k, obstacle course, and scavenger hunt in water up to each knee. RZ sponsored the FLRunners Cross Country meet, Being a part of the event was such a treat.

Reflections of Running Zone make Don and me feel so blessed, Now it’s time for vacation and a little rest.

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DON & Denise’s Den

10 Years in Retrospect Wow, it has been 10 years since we started Running Zone! That’s two age group divisions. Things get pretty busy that you usually don’t take the time to reflect back but writing the Den this month as part of our 10 year anniversary allowed for a little retrospection. In This Issue: Battling for the Bounty............. 3 The Next Steps...................... 3 Running Zone 10th Anniversary Sale..................................... 3 Pirate Plunder 2-Miler Results.... 4 Thursday Night Fun Runs......... 5 Kids & (Long) Dogs – An Unbeatable Combination!....... 9 2012-13 Leader Board........... 9 10th Anniversary Celebration... 9 Long Dogger's Kids' Half Marathon Results.................. 10 Long Dogger's Kids' Marathon Results................................ 11 Double Dog Dare Half Marathon Results................................ 12

It seems like not too long ago, Denise was our only employee at our first location (1600 sq. ft) and we weren’t involved in any races. Our kids were still young teenagers and did homework at the store after school. Starting to be involved in races seemed logical but it wasn’t part of our original business plan. The first race we ever timed was the 2004 Space Coast Light Fest and Rhonda Butler held our hand through the entire race process. That was the start of our journey to encourage Brevard County residents to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. We didn’t know it at the time but this was the first step to where we are now.

events and to add more employees to the Running Zone family. We have been truly blessed with great employees and Running Zone would not have been successful without each and every employee along the way. I want to thank every employee of Running Zone.

But most importantly, we want to thank our customers and the participants of our events because without you, we would not be here. We have formed great friendships and relationships throughout the 10 years and feel very fortunate to have a business in Brevard County. The Space Coast is a great place to live and raise a family and being part of the Space Coast is truly a blessing. Thank you, Brevard County!

Over the years, we have been able to support more

Running Zone Foundation Race Series 2013-2014!

Double Dog Dare Marathon Results................................ 13

We are excited to announce the 9th Annual Running Zone Foundation Race Series!

New Balance May Special.... 13

Firecracker 5K ............................................................................... July 4th, 2013 I Run for Pizza Football Kickoff 5K .......................................August 10th, 2013 Ghostly Gecko 5K..................................................................October 19th, 2013 Jingle Bell 2 Miler............................................................... December 21st, 2013 Brevard Zoo’s Meerkat Mosey 3K......................................February 15th, 2014 Pirate Plunder 2 Miler..................................................................April 5th, 2014 Run for the Gecko Hawaiian Luau 5K...................................... May 10th, 2014

Orthotics and the Runner...... 14 Save the Date! Running Zone Foundation Race Series Awards............................... 14 Sodium, Muscle Cramps & Sweat Losses: Tips for Sweaty Athletes.... 15 Summer Track Series............ 16 How Old in Human Years?.... 17 Run for the Gecko Anniversary Celebration Schedule........... 17 The Race that Started it All.... 18 The Little Gecko Who Did!.... 19 Beyond Brevard's Borders..... 22 Space Coast Half Marathon Traiing Camp...................... 24 Jeff Galloway Training Program.............................. 25 2013-14 Running Zone Foundation Race Series ..........26 Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon Registration.......... 28

Please be sure to check out the Running Zone Foundation Series 2013-2014 flyer in this newsletter for all of the details! Registration opens Sunday, May 12th! Running Zone Foundation also hosts the following events that are not a part of the series: Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon......................Sunday, December 1st, 2013 Excalibur 10 Miler (NEW)....................................................... Sunday, March 2, 2014 Corporate 5K.......................................................................Thursday, March 13, 2014 Long Doggers Kid’s Marathon & Half Marathon............... Saturday, April 12, 2014 We are very excited to announce our newest event coming next March 2014. The Excalibur 10 Miler will have a medieval theme! All finishers receive a CROWN instead of a medal and the award winners will receive an Excalibur sword for surviving their “Quest for Excalibur”! Look for more information coming soon at www.excaliburrun.com.

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Battling for the Bounty by Patti Sponsler More than 800 pirates of all shapes and sizes shook out their sea legs as they commandeered the streets of downtown Melbourne during the Pirate Plunder 2-miler on April 6. During last year’s race – on a different course – Cap’ns Peter Clusener and Michael Fisher did fierce battle for top booty and this year was no different. Clusener, 35, hit the first mile in 5:02, three seconds ahead of the 20-year-old lad. But Fisher would give no quarter. “(Peter) took it out pretty fast,” he said. “I worked on closing the distance during the last mile. On the final street before the final turn, I could hear the crowd cheering and was able to pick it up and gain some ground.” Fisher’s last hard charge allowed him Many athletes showed real creativity with the to black spot Clusener and secure the victory costumes they wore during the Pirate Plunder 2-mile race on April 6 in downtown Melbourne. in 10:02 with two seconds to spare. “It’s a lot of fun when it’s that close,” Having also missed the Firecracker 5K said Fisher. “We’ve had several of those.” Indeed. Fisher was the 2011-12 Runat the beginning of the season, Cobb has ning Zone Foundation Race Series championly the Gecko 5K left to add points to her on, dethroning Clusener - who held the title current total of 400. in the previous season – to second overall. Melbourne’s Beth Whalen – who And it looks like things could be finished the Pirate Plunder second overall reversed again this season as, going into to Melbourne’s Jessica Crate in 11:35 – is the season’s last Series race – Run for the sitting 50 points behind Cobb. Because the Gecko Hawaiian Luau 5K on May 11, two women have only finished 10 points Clusener is sitting in the top spot with a apart when they’ve raced head-to-head, the 90-point pad between himself and Fisher. Series victory might now be Whalen’s to The 2012-13 Running Zone Foundation lose. Race Series offers a cash and gift certifi “I didn’t realize it until Kim (Hunger) cate purse totaling $10,000 for top overall told me that a couple of weeks ago,” said and age group finishers. The overall male Whalen, who admitted her focus has been and female will each earn $1,000 and free elsewhere. entry to the 2013-14 Series. Second place is “I just got engaged and started a new worth$500 and free entry as well. job so I haven’t been able to concentrate on “I don’t think I can beat Peter for the my own training,” said the multi-tasking Series unless he doesn’t run,” said Fisher, who will be transferring from Brevard Com- 26-year-old who also coaches Satellite high school track and cross-country. munity College to University of Central Pirate Plunder 2-mile results, including or South Florida in the fall. “I’d be really splits, are available with free-to-download happy with second place. I need to get a car race photos at http://www.runningzone.com/ soon.” The tide turned in the ladies race as for- event_results Complete information and registramer current points leader and 2011-12 Series tion for the season finale – 10th annual Run victor Angela Crate chose to skip Pirate for the Gecko Hawaiian Luau 5K – can be Plunder and compete in the Nevada Super found at http://www.runningzone.com/seSpartan in Las Vegas where she took fifth ries/news/360 female overall.

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May 11th, 2013 at 7:15am, BCC/Wickham Park Pavilion This is the race that started it all. Come join Zippy as we thank you with Running Zone’s 10th year anniversary! Special commemorative beach towels to all finishers! Random giveaway of a surfboard from Longboard House! ✿ Hawaiian Luau with Hula Dancers! ✿ Festive Leis for all Finishers Dress in your favorite Hawaiian Attire ✿ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids’ Run ✿ Hawaiian Breakfast catered by Pizza Gallery & Grill ✿ Awesome Gecko Awards ✿ Benefits Brevard Rescue Mission

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Pirate Plunder 2-Miler Results • April 6, 2013 Meg O’Malley’s, Downtown Melbourne, FL MALE Overall

Michael Fisher........................ 10:09.5 Peter Clusener........................ 10:11.7 Shane Streufert...................... 10:24.0

Masters (40+)

Doug Butler............................ 10:52.4

8 and under

Charley Pavlick....................... 15:13.1 Maxwell Walker...................... 15:54.5 Victor Valentin........................ 15:55.3 Dylan Maxik........................... 15:57.5 Ian Kalra................................. 16:27.1 Tyler Costin............................ 16:30.9 Alex Butler.............................. 16:48.0 Jay Hulse............................... 16:48.4 Adrian Delia............................ 17:03.8 Cole Chanda........................... 17:56.4 Lukas Viselli........................... 20:39.1 Zachary Holshey.................... 20:48.9 Lance Grenevicki.................... 21:24.9 Alex Pollan............................. 21:47.1 Donovan Timmons................. 23:48.0 Myles Reyes........................... 24:13.1 Owen Chaves......................... 24:18.7 Landon Barney....................... 24:21.2 James Quinlan....................... 24:39.4 Matthew Brandt...................... 24:40.2 Nick Scott.............................. 25:37.7 Dj Oakes................................. 25:38.2 Coleman Conway................... 25:51.4 Wyatt Chanda......................... 25:54.1 Raghav Balaji......................... 25:57.2 Shyon Bozorg........................ 25:57.7 Jackson Bainbridge................ 27:07.0 Ismael Aguilar........................ 28:02.0 Jacob Walton......................... 28:57.9 Jack Cahil............................... 30:27.8

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Matthew Zuhlke...................... 12:33.7 Daniel Tressler III................... 12:48.9 Malachi Jones........................ 13:36.6 Dylan Black............................ 13:44.2 Joshua Kraver........................ 14:07.7 John Huber............................ 14:40.8 Luke Russo............................ 15:00.5 Ray Peterson.......................... 15:09.5 Liam Pelikan.......................... 15:12.8 Derek Fortmayer.................... 15:29.2 Wyatt Tomlinson.................... 15:42.9 Augie Angradi........................ 16:17.1 Ian Maxik............................... 16:21.3 Luke Marzano........................ 16:31.7 Ryan Thomas......................... 16:36.6 Cameron Shagena.................. 17:01.4 Jonathan Ring........................ 17:03.8 Sage Rosenthal...................... 17:03.9 Alexander Lafortune............... 17:33.7 Andrew Walsh........................ 17:34.5 Max Jones.............................. 17:47.3 Riley Jones............................ 17:51.9 Logan Klaproth...................... 18:02.9 Gage Guettler......................... 18:06.4 Zachary Walls........................ 18:53.0 Zachary Schwartz................... 18:59.3 Travis Carroll.......................... 19:09.5 Ethan Roeper......................... 19:09.6 Eric Obloy.............................. 19:14.1 Ignatius Morrison.................. 19:37.8 Joe Wilson............................. 19:38.4 Tyler Paton............................. 20:47.4 Elijah Maltbie.......................... 23:43.4 Devin Kalra............................. 24:06.1 Noah Bixby............................. 25:40.3

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Mason Jones.......................... 11:05.3 Connor McMahon.................. 11:23.9 Jared Hayes........................... 11:48.6 Paul Jaime............................. 12:30.3 Chase Oliver........................... 12:44.4 Walker Hirsch........................ 12:45.0 Austin Hayes.......................... 13:09.3 Mitchell Klingler..................... 13:50.4 Todd Robinson....................... 13:51.9 Alexander Devlin.................... 14:00.5 Nicholas Landolfi................... 14:19.3 Joseph Tierney....................... 14:44.2 Theo Cox................................ 14:51.3 Zion Rush.............................. 16:14.2 Jimmy Corcione..................... 16:53.5 Ethan Cowan.......................... 17:04.9 Jackson Myers....................... 17:33.1 Daniel Erb.............................. 17:53.8 Tyler West.............................. 18:39.5 Kaulana Sierra........................ 20:06.2 Connor Justin........................ 21:15.3 Alexander Cummings............. 23:22.8 Ethan Stolen........................... 24:16.7 Tony Hanes............................ 24:21.4 Jonathan Quinlan................... 29:14.5 Steven Manning..................... 29:23.3 Ricky Saylor........................... 30:48.5 Randall Kirk............................ 34:43.3 Miguel Segura........................ 35:43.0

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Scott Fenton........................... 11:23.4 Thomas Oconnor................... 13:47.6 James Oskam........................ 16:44.5 Kyle Nelson............................ 17:53.9 Andrew Scholl........................ 18:24.7 Gus Houts.............................. 20:16.3 Michael Thompson................ 20:55.8 Alex Hosley............................ 22:30.8 Condard Hendrickson............ 25:47.7 Peter McBride........................ 29:50.3 Dylan Brownd........................ 32:12.8

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Dillon McGee.......................... 10:42.9 Wade Dauberman.................. 13:11.1 John Robinson....................... 13:13.1 Makr Mihlebach..................... 13:58.2 Collie Hauck........................... 15:42.7 Joey Joseph........................... 16:17.7 Darin Wolten.......................... 16:52.8 Dave Friedland....................... 17:30.3 Moultrie Woodall.................... 26:47.2 Jon Burford............................ 29:07.2 Ryan Rattay............................ 34:52.0

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Jim Vanveen.......................... 10:31.2 Steve Hedgespeth.................. 10:49.0 Ron Abel................................ 11:17.2 Greg Reverdiau...................... 11:45.2 Jeremy Tucci.......................... 12:09.4 Sean McConnell..................... 12:26.0 Andy Menschner.................... 12:44.9 Romain Poincin...................... 14:08.5 Eric Childs.............................. 14:12.9 Mark Quintana........................ 14:16.6 Timothy McGee...................... 14:36.0 Tom Goodwin......................... 14:52.7 Daniel Lungemak................... 14:56.5 Steven Stengle....................... 15:19.7 Scott Murdoch....................... 15:33.0 Robert Rutherford.................. 16:34.8 Chris Slusher......................... 17:14.8 Chris Corey............................ 17:34.0 Rob Williams.......................... 17:51.5 Eric Myers.............................. 18:14.9 Gregory Massey..................... 18:58.3 Irad Aguilar............................ 19:04.0 Colin Wyenberg...................... 19:06.6 Adam Klaproth....................... 19:37.1 Evan Olsen............................. 20:29.8 Michael Turner....................... 21:19.4 Jose Rivera............................ 23:09.0 Adrian Rines.......................... 24:52.1 Anthony Romero.................... 27:23.2 Josh Stephens....................... 27:28.0 August O. Schutte III.............. 27:30.2 Matthew Balius...................... 29:32.8

After placing second overall at the Pirate Plunder 2-miler, Beth Whalen, right, with fiancée, Mark Mihlebach, heads toward the final race of the Running Zone Foundation Race Series as the overall female points leader.

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Ed Springer............................ 10:55.7 Julio Castillo.......................... 11:25.7 Jonathan Howse.................... 12:16.0 Patrick Madaffari.................... 12:44.2 Thaddeus Austin.................... 13:07.8 Jason Roberts........................ 13:33.5 Joe Newton............................ 13:37.7 Thomas Harrelson.................. 14:03.1 Jeremy Kalina........................ 14:11.9 Juan Aguilar........................... 14:24.8 Gary Postlethwait................... 14:31.6 Franklin Manene..................... 14:43.2 Sam Amundsen...................... 14:58.0 Anjay Kalra............................. 15:34.5 Myron Taylor.......................... 15:47.7 Lovely lasses Denise Piercy and Laura Spedick made sure Les Dunne.............................. 16:15.2 the Pirate Plunder 2-miler sailed smoothly. Dan Hubbard.......................... 16:57.6 Thomas Lovell........................ 17:15.0 Mike Cox................................ 17:22.7 Scott Shelby........................... 17:34.9 Mark Petrillo.......................... 18:05.8 Christian Noreika.................... 18:32.9 Doug Grandey........................ 18:34.2 Rob Zarzycki.......................... 18:38.6 Bill Hickman........................... 18:40.0 Mark Gustafson...................... 19:17.5 Robert Robbins...................... 20:18.3 Alan Hulse.............................. 21:12.0 Kevin Howard......................... 22:17.9 Jason Westbrook................... 24:24.1 Scott Kingston....................... 24:50.7 Doug Oakes............................ 25:38.7 Joey Chanda.......................... 25:56.5 Slade Wilson.......................... 26:29.1 Heath Needham...................... 29:51.9 Jon Bixby............................... 30:04.4 Matthew Weaver.................... 35:08.7 Jason Cowan.......................... 37:49.7

Andy Dutra............................. 11:25.8 Nathan Wick........................... 11:38.8 Chi Cam................................. 11:52.6 Brian Burgard......................... 13:35.8 Joseph Joseph III................... 13:57.6 Robert Reed........................... 14:21.0 Gerard Newsham................... 14:51.4 Samuel Roods........................ 15:24.2 Eric Cramer............................ 16:46.7 Robert Lindsey....................... 18:27.9 Adam Fatka............................ 18:38.6 Patrick Watkinson.................. 18:57.3 Jeff McLain............................ 21:30.8 George Hamilton.................... 22:19.3 Daniel Goodhew..................... 24:10.2 Christopher Staricha.............. 25:17.6 Matt Blake.............................. 26:28.3 Eric Montaldi.......................... 28:43.7 Ryan Hayes............................ 28:56.0 continues on page 5

Even pirates love Zippy the Gecko, Running Zone’s mascot.

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The family that plays togetherâ&#x20AC;ŚThe Kraver family, from Merritt Island, enjoys competing together in Running Zone Foundation events. From left are Kaylee, Greg, Joshua, and Tina.

Michael Fisher and Peter Clusener duke it out at the finish line of the Pirate Plunder 2-Miler on April 6. Fisher, 20, won in 10:09 with Clusener, 35, following two seconds behind for second overall.

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Sean Michaels........................ 19:36.6 Paul Carman.......................... 20:12.8 Michael Higgins..................... 20:15.6 Mark Billsberry....................... 20:18.1 Jeffrey Miller.......................... 20:25.8 Kevin Barney.......................... 20:33.4 Brian Cutting.......................... 20:36.1 Rob Landers.......................... 20:57.8 Mike Priest............................. 21:10.7 Mike Gordon.......................... 21:23.7 Doug Leming......................... 21:58.0 Barry Remor.......................... 22:23.1 Mike Frei................................ 22:47.2 Ron Jones.............................. 23:49.0 Pete Quinlan........................... 24:40.6 Brett Cummings..................... 25:23.0

Joe Harkin.............................. 11:59.6 Ron Ritter.............................. 12:07.8 Mark Cudak............................ 12:28.7 Harry Prosser......................... 12:53.5 Rick Neale.............................. 13:07.3 Sean Klingler.......................... 13:11.6 Jim Schaeffer......................... 13:22.2 Paul Metz............................... 13:32.3 Michael Synakiewicz.............. 15:09.2 Sean Perry............................. 15:09.5 Shannon Johnson.................. 15:17.1 Clifford Graham...................... 15:22.4 Mike Savage........................... 15:24.3 Rooney Schumacher.............. 15:27.8 James Mageau....................... 15:46.0

Shannon Chau........................ 15:50.3 Tom Wright............................ 15:51.1 Doug Glines........................... 15:53.7 James Thompson.................. 15:57.7 Brady Gaughan...................... 16:00.7 Jesse Kabaservice.................. 16:35.7 Peter Marzano........................ 16:55.3 Jason Dieterle........................ 17:00.0 Patrick Lane........................... 17:01.2 Randy Hines........................... 17:03.0 Ron Roff................................ 17:13.6 Brian Fulop............................. 17:53.8 William Barnett...................... 17:54.9 Perry Penny........................... 17:59.8 Paul Kerstetter....................... 18:57.5 James Crockett...................... 19:11.0

James Conway....................... 25:50.8 Michael Wolfington................ 26:36.1 Tripp Walton........................... 28:58.0 James Mills............................ 31:18.1 David Cooks........................... 34:06.7 John Schuler.......................... 35:15.5 Thomas Jackson.................... 36:10.3

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Ken Fortmayer........................ 12:29.2 Keith Snodgrass..................... 12:30.7 Dave Hernandez..................... 13:25.7 Randy Dowdy......................... 13:37.3 Scott Schmidt........................ 13:47.1 Timothy Griffin....................... 15:30.3 Michael Walker...................... 15:52.8 Jody Buckmiller..................... 15:53.2

Larry Miller............................ 16:06.7 David Ring............................. 17:04.4 Shawn Grezaffi....................... 17:35.7 Gary Turner............................ 17:37.4 Chris Waterman..................... 17:44.3 Donald Pinter......................... 17:56.0 Charles Barberie..................... 18:42.0 Darin McBride........................ 18:50.6 Michael Roeper...................... 19:11.1 Ed McCarthy.......................... 19:14.2 John Wolff............................. 19:16.0 Russell Morrison.................... 20:51.1 Scott Palmer.......................... 21:13.3 Bo Barnavon.......................... 21:18.8 Ronnie Justin......................... 21:22.2 Patrick Mondor...................... 21:48.5 Shawn Krug........................... 22:24.3 Don Larsen............................ 22:48.8 David Buteaui......................... 23:07.9 Lance Grenevicki.................... 23:43.0 Edward Boston....................... 25:59.3 Mark McTammany................. 26:26.1 Tom Loomis........................... 28:06.2 Rick Foresteire....................... 30:00.8 Tim McMahon........................ 32:53.2 William Pollan........................ 33:32.1 Jeff Hizer................................ 34:21.0 Scott Mostert......................... 34:44.7

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Joe Hultgren.......................... 11:50.4 Brian Kessler.......................... 12:10.4 Doug Nichols......................... 12:12.5 Art Anderson.......................... 12:21.8 Timothy Lawry....................... 13:14.0 Keith Kowalske....................... 13:24.8 Joseph Boudro....................... 14:06.4 Lance Haskins........................ 14:07.1

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Pirates of all ages enjoyed the Pirate Plunder 2-Miler at Meg O’Malley’s on April 6. Gregg Kraver.......................... 14:53.0 Scott Hoots............................ 15:23.7 Frank Fortino.......................... 15:31.9 Richard Valencia.................... 15:54.0 Chris Bainbridge.................... 15:59.0 Steve Wilson.......................... 16:12.3 Geoff Pletcher........................ 16:33.4 William Hungate..................... 17:14.3 Raymond Schaub................... 17:29.5 Ed Kirchner............................ 18:33.3 Steve Berlan........................... 18:39.2 Edward Ellegood.................... 18:47.8 David Scholl........................... 19:02.5 Peter Desimone...................... 19:07.1 Mike Jasinski......................... 19:39.3 Derek Tremain........................ 20:20.4 John Wynn............................. 22:12.4 Javier Vasquez....................... 22:12.8 Gerry Becker.......................... 23:29.5 Brian Odaffer.......................... 26:35.3 Don Eldredge......................... 27:18.4 James Wade.......................... 27:42.2 John Porter............................ 30:04.0 John McCoy........................... 31:34.7 Patrick Stocks........................ 31:54.1 Tom Forst............................... 32:46.9

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Joe Longbrake....................... 12:58.6 Jim Cunningham.................... 13:10.7 Sal Farino............................... 14:28.7 Chas Herington...................... 14:40.0 Haskell Walker....................... 14:56.8 Steve Kidder........................... 14:57.6 Dan Brewer............................ 14:58.6 Jim Tagg................................ 17:20.0 Dennis Durkee........................ 17:51.3 James Cornthwaite................ 18:21.9 James Memmott.................... 20:31.3 David Thomas........................ 21:16.1 John Kaminski....................... 21:49.8 Tim Erlacher........................... 25:42.6 Juan Aguilar........................... 27:03.5 Stacy Strickland..................... 29:10.3 James Faircloth...................... 29:43.8 Ron Fisher.............................. 30:15.9 Alan Lefler.............................. 36:54.5

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Bud Timmons........................ 13:46.4 Teen Sum............................... 15:52.6 Craig Roods........................... 15:52.6 Ron Getska............................ 17:06.4 Randy Dalrymple................... 18:05.4 Paul Vanhemel....................... 19:12.9 Ed Duley................................. 20:46.6 Robert Bruckhart.................... 26:18.3

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David Grant............................ 13:57.7 Gary Castner.......................... 15:04.5 Ray Brown............................. 15:38.8 Bernie Kaiman........................ 15:48.9 John Glass............................. 19:16.0 Graham P. Austin................... 19:25.9 Ed Armitage........................... 19:41.7 Rick Barrett............................ 19:43.0 Phillip Lesniak........................ 20:45.1 Tom Lazar.............................. 22:59.8 Drew Noble............................ 26:31.4 Richard Foresteire.................. 29:59.9

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George Then.......................... 20:22.7 Michael Petrillo...................... 21:04.3 Bruce Koch............................ 25:01.7 James Monnell....................... 25:24.6 Jim Anderson......................... 28:15.2

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Tom Ward.............................. 16:50.1 Rudi Einhorn.......................... 18:06.0 Bob Pecor.............................. 22:01.6

FEMALE Overall

Jessica Crate.......................... 11:09.6 Beth Whalen........................... 11:35.8 Melissa Taylor........................ 11:46.9

Masters (40+)

Cathy Friedel.......................... 12:47.1

8 and under

Aubrey Fortmayer.................. 16:33.7 Jessica Marzano.................... 16:53.4 Brigets Black.......................... 16:57.0 Madison Roff......................... 17:15.6 Anna Grenevicki..................... 18:30.8 Shelby Petracco..................... 18:49.8 Ember Michaels..................... 19:37.9 Shelby Buras.......................... 20:05.5 Hannah Thomas..................... 22:03.6 Sophia Brandt........................ 24:41.9 Astrid Gibson......................... 24:51.6 Coutrney Lawson................... 25:54.6 Brooke Wolfington................. 26:35.4 Alexandra Buras..................... 28:15.2 Imelia Morrison...................... 28:32.1 Maya McKenzie...................... 28:45.9 Eden Timmons....................... 29:16.9 Giselle Cahill.......................... 29:33.9 Amber Bixby.......................... 30:04.0 Aubrey Olsen.......................... 31:49.0 Maddie Oakes........................ 32:10.5 Kara Hedgespeth.................... 32:13.7

Emma Mondor....................... 33:07.9 Brooke Mostert...................... 34:43.7 Chloe Seifert.......................... 34:51.5 Patricia Ziegenfelder.............. 34:54.2 Jocelyn Olsen......................... 35:40.2 Iona Jackson.......................... 36:11.2

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Coral Schuster....................... 14:52.0 Tara Morgan........................... 15:14.3 Kaylee Kraver......................... 15:40.8 Amaya Quintal........................ 15:50.1 Maci Caselton........................ 15:52.6 Katelyn Owl............................ 16:41.5 Ashley Roff............................ 17:14.0 Ashlynn Redmond.................. 17:22.1 Kaitlyn Rockwood.................. 18:42.9 Houston Rockwood................ 18:43.6 Brianna Batey......................... 19:25.4 Kiara Cupac............................ 19:43.5 Maile Cowan.......................... 20:45.2 Mikaela Priest........................ 21:09.4 Emily Padden......................... 21:44.3 Emily McCauslin.................... 21:44.9 Shea Justin............................ 22:36.5 Maggie Scott.......................... 24:25.9 Elizabeth Cummings.............. 25:27.7 Paige Mostert......................... 25:32.1 Abby Meyers.......................... 26:47.4 Ashley West........................... 28:04.6 Anastacia Devlin..................... 28:31.7 Faith Kennel........................... 29:13.6 Madison Mills........................ 31:13.2 Sarah Pascarella.................... 31:21.1 Rebekah Etienne.................... 31:23.7 Danu Jackson........................ 33:12.8 Alex Koustis........................... 34:51.4

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Marie Groppel........................ 13:08.3 Amanda Beach....................... 13:20.4 Mia Moore.............................. 14:05.6 Jordan Michaels..................... 14:14.5 Ally Jaime.............................. 14:47.1 Kailee Chau............................ 15:56.3 Jessica Leming...................... 16:36.7 Madison Howard.................... 17:14.0 Chloe Wheeler........................ 18:30.4 Lauren Seifert........................ 18:45.4 Michelle Wolff........................ 21:34.5 Clara Padden.......................... 21:44.3 Skylar Waterman.................... 21:48.1 Janna Lao.............................. 25:10.8 Nikitha Balaji.......................... 25:35.4 Cicely Conway........................ 26:42.8 Summer Jasinski................... 26:46.0 Lexi Parkhurst........................ 27:34.0

Sebastian’s John and Milbrie Porter said “aarrr” to this year’s Pirate Plunder 2-miler. Doug Carroll photo. Kallie Wade............................ 27:43.2 Catherine Saylor..................... 33:15.9

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Sarah Fisher........................... 13:26.5 MacKenzie Baysinger............. 13:27.4 Sarah Etienne......................... 15:06.1 Alexis Eastburn...................... 16:17.9 Danielle Priest........................ 18:12.2 Sara Beinvenu........................ 19:17.4 Sarah Ramos......................... 19:25.2 Shiloh Brunet......................... 19:51.1 Christine Rines....................... 21:14.6 Kasi Nelson............................ 23:31.0 Heather Grimont.................... 23:45.9 Shea Griensman..................... 25:33.8 Vanessa Leon......................... 26:13.5 Alexanna McTammany........... 26:25.9 Isabella Jurkovic.................... 29:50.2 Hanna Sirani.......................... 37:25.2

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Alyssa Graham....................... 14:43.1 Jessica Minor......................... 14:49.4 Melissa Baldwin..................... 15:16.1 Melissa Morin........................ 15:53.3 Kelsey Clayton........................ 16:02.4 Andrea Sterling...................... 16:23.3 Rachael Grider....................... 16:30.8 Jamie Collins.......................... 18:30.8 Patricia Glass......................... 19:15.3 Victoria Kermer...................... 19:21.8 Kathleen Harker...................... 19:58.7 Veronica Diaz......................... 20:08.2 Elaina Smith........................... 20:44.1 Lauren Hogan........................ 21:09.4 Ashley Golson........................ 21:15.9 Arlynne Aguilar...................... 21:58.9 Alexis England........................ 22:03.3 Cassandra Plotkin.................. 23:23.3 Karina Connor........................ 26:11.0 Morgan Foresteire.................. 30:00.3 Michelle Wynn....................... 31:32.1 Brittany Ables......................... 32:40.6 Samantha Lucas.................... 34:49.2 Danielle Johnson.................... 35:24.8 Tiffany Orth............................ 36:18.2

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Meredith Vanveen.................. 11:52.0 Jennifer Lindsay..................... 14:05.8 Aurelia Yoblonski................... 14:30.5 Amanda Bolin......................... 14:41.6 Paris King.............................. 15:41.9 Jessica Wiedenbauer............. 15:52.7 April Reed.............................. 16:07.6 Robin Laverentz..................... 16:20.6

Kristi McConnell..................... 16:27.3 Jamie Hughes........................ 17:56.9 Kara Downs............................ 18:31.4 Kristin Shetzline..................... 19:18.6 Jamie Szafran........................ 19:28.8 Candice Cheeks...................... 19:50.1 Nicole Yoder........................... 20:03.9 Lillian Hernández.................... 20:22.1 Nicole Badunek...................... 20:24.6 Jennifer Curren...................... 20:45.9 Jessica Wayne....................... 21:49.1 Samantha Gonzalez................ 22:18.7 Venessa Estrada..................... 22:32.4 Holly McFarland..................... 22:46.3 Meghan Moroney................... 22:56.9 Ashley Larkin......................... 23:20.1 Aimee Stephens..................... 23:38.1 Ashley Maltbie........................ 23:43.1 Elisa Kermani......................... 24:09.4 Jillian Goodhew...................... 24:10.7 Jessica Dyer........................... 24:37.9 Atty Geanacopoulos............... 24:42.4 Kathleen Neylon..................... 25:17.0 Heston McCranie.................... 26:06.3 Melanie Cajigas...................... 26:10.9 Jessica Haislip....................... 26:27.1 Carly Stallings........................ 26:42.3 Katrina Bailey......................... 26:55.2 April Nolan............................. 28:36.8 Jessica Zeiger........................ 28:43.7 Stephanie Lawler.................... 29:15.1 Jamie Goodwin...................... 29:56.8 Tiffany Chapman.................... 32:25.7 Laura Roberts........................ 32:45.1 Jessica Cook.......................... 32:46.1 Lauren Canniff........................ 34:21.2 Dashe King............................. 34:56.5

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Kim Hunger............................ 12:06.6 Krista Branan......................... 14:31.0 Jenny Tagg............................. 14:35.6 Rene Dunne........................... 14:43.5 Nanda Riggs.......................... 14:49.6 Mandy Santos........................ 15:57.9 Carly Keim.............................. 16:18.1 Ashley Vaughan..................... 16:38.5 Patricia Lucas........................ 17:26.7 Kate Jarman........................... 17:53.2 Vanessa Holanda.................... 18:06.7 Jamie Stengle........................ 18:07.3 Tara Myers............................. 18:15.3 Ragan Krupp.......................... 18:32.5 April Stewart.......................... 18:36.3

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Pirate Plunder 2-Miler Results

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Pint-sized pirates from Indian Harbour Beach Montessori celebrate their victory in the School Participation category.

Miniature mateys line up for one of the many kiddie races held after the Pirate Plunder 2-miler on April 6. Jenny Pazderak...................... 18:37.8 Megan Hecht.......................... 18:39.8 Alysson Lyons........................ 18:54.3 Angela Coram........................ 19:06.7 Chandre Hughes.................... 19:21.7 Kimberly Palmer.................... 19:28.5 Giselle De La Moriniere.......... 19:40.3 Joan Thibodaux...................... 19:40.8 Jean Marie Fuller.................... 19:49.5 Janice Waddell....................... 19:58.1 Laura Coviello........................ 20:03.8 Liz White................................ 20:36.8 Nicole Wyenberg.................... 20:44.3 Robyn Martinez...................... 20:49.7 Kelly Durrschmidt.................. 20:53.9 Mindy Klaproth...................... 21:08.2 Amanda Obloy........................ 21:19.5 Brooke Barringer.................... 22:06.1 Amanda Shagena................... 22:11.7 Alicia Benton.......................... 22:12.8 Allison Doerfler...................... 22:17.5 Kelly Gibbons......................... 22:40.3 Rebecca Roberts.................... 23:59.2 Amanda Updegraff................. 24:27.5 Jacqueline McQueen.............. 25:25.4 Julia Seltzer............................ 26:32.7 Kelly Smith............................. 26:56.5 Amy Margaret Blair................ 28:19.2 Michelle Massey.................... 28:21.6 Julie Noble............................. 29:07.0 Kristine Fahner....................... 29:18.1 Nikki Barnes........................... 29:40.5 Giselle Cahill.......................... 30:28.1 Cassandra Schutte................. 31:30.3 Alice Hopper.......................... 31:31.5 Elizabeth Olsen....................... 31:49.6 Shannon Hanes...................... 31:50.5

Keely Carroll........................... 34:21.4 Theresa Krueger..................... 34:43.9 Amanda Balius....................... 36:46.2 Ursula Cowan......................... 37:51.3

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Julie Hannah.......................... 12:31.2 Felicity Cunningham............... 13:49.1 Beth Shelby............................ 15:15.5 Carrie Childs.......................... 16:11.6 Mindy Gibson......................... 16:20.1 Lisa Kugrens.......................... 16:20.9 Kelly Semenko....................... 16:53.1 Tracy Crockett........................ 17:14.5 Hope Chanda.......................... 18:02.1 Lisa Petrillo............................ 18:05.9 Jen Hubbard.......................... 18:10.6 Heather Anderson.................. 18:34.0 Kay Chau................................ 18:44.5 Marielena Tynan..................... 19:02.1 Susan Petracco...................... 19:42.7 Brandi Gaffney....................... 19:49.4 Ashlee Finger......................... 20:02.7 Lori Savage............................ 20:09.1 Kanani McDowell................... 20:12.7 Paola Billsberry...................... 20:18.4 Sunshine Lalonde.................. 20:49.2 Cheryl Zarzycki...................... 20:54.4 Stephanie Marrs..................... 21:01.9 Angie Noreika......................... 21:18.9 Katie Hulse............................. 21:20.5 Betsy Laxton.......................... 21:35.2 Susan Maxik.......................... 21:48.4 Christy Powell........................ 21:52.4 Kim Brown............................. 22:30.8 Sharon Roff............................ 22:47.4 Christina Hanks...................... 23:55.1

Melissa Janssen..................... 23:58.4 Christine Brandt..................... 24:42.4 Jennifer Brown....................... 25:11.3 Carrie Oakes........................... 25:35.5 Tamara Timmons................... 25:38.7 Melanie Penny........................ 26:11.2 Jenny Aguilar......................... 26:19.4 Lisa Armitage......................... 27:36.0 Michelle Higgins.................... 27:57.9 Becki Walton.......................... 29:16.5 Joyelle Richards..................... 29:37.8 Sherry Tuttle.......................... 29:58.7 Jennifer Tyler......................... 30:23.3 Maggie Beres......................... 30:33.3 Laura Leon............................. 30:48.8 Kelly Hedgespeth................... 32:16.9 Becky Maitlen......................... 34:51.0

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Tricia Rydson......................... 13:55.1 Betsy Butler............................ 14:13.0 Brittany Streufert.................... 14:18.2 Charlotte McClure.................. 14:33.3 Cheryl Fortmayer................... 15:37.0 Elaine Ferriola........................ 15:50.3 Michelle Flores....................... 16:22.2 Beverly Rose.......................... 16:35.7 Linda Marzano....................... 16:43.3 Trish Ochu.............................. 17:06.7 Lourdes Rilox......................... 17:08.1 Stephanie Lesniak.................. 17:18.8 Robin Potter........................... 17:49.4 Gail Wread............................. 18:03.2 Patricia McBride..................... 18:20.7 Vita Vinokurova...................... 18:28.3 Kim Philo............................... 18:37.7 Nina Orellana.......................... 18:48.1 Lisa McMahon....................... 19:02.7 Victoria Guggenheim.............. 19:34.9 Samantha Guettler................. 19:42.0 Wendy Paul............................ 19:49.1 Cammie Carman.................... 20:12.2 Jennifer Brady........................ 20:25.0 Janet Hurlburt........................ 20:40.4 Lisa Conway........................... 20:46.4 Nicole Evans.......................... 20:47.1 Kelley Paton........................... 21:20.5 Rose Robbins........................ 21:31.8 Michelle Lane......................... 22:11.5 Jennifer Hartman................... 22:17.2 Casey Maisto.......................... 22:32.5 Christine Davis....................... 22:39.7 Carmen Costa........................ 22:49.0 Stacy Larsen.......................... 22:49.0 Sharona Scholl....................... 23:01.1 Karen Cummings................... 23:25.0 Candy Jones.......................... 23:49.2 Sharon Justin......................... 24:52.0

Raquel Rogers....................... 25:12.3 Marlo Scott............................ 25:37.0 Marsha Meyers...................... 27:01.1 Lisa Fernandez....................... 27:23.4 Debby Buras.......................... 28:15.6 Marianne Riker....................... 28:22.1 Inga Devlin............................. 28:31.6 Sasha Morrison...................... 28:32.4 Jennifer Kennel...................... 29:12.6 Jennifer Menger..................... 29:23.6 Jill Walling............................. 29:34.6 Lynette Quinlan...................... 29:46.4 Joy Johnston......................... 29:51.6 Patricia Mumford................... 29:58.1 Bonnie Haig............................ 31:32.3 Michelle Stocks...................... 31:35.8 Robin Steer............................ 31:50.6 Heidi McMahon...................... 32:50.9 Stephanie Mondor.................. 33:07.7 Joanna Langridge.................. 33:13.0 Linda Seifert........................... 34:52.0 Natalie Marshall..................... 34:54.4 Jennifer Mostert..................... 35:20.6 Dawnna Brown....................... 36:11.4 Stephanie Spears................... 37:01.4 Mireille Moya......................... 45:11.9

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Jill Waite................................ 13:37.5 Mary Hofmeister.................... 14:35.3 Marie Thomas........................ 14:35.8 Cynthia Broome..................... 14:52.2 Dee Angradi........................... 15:05.9 Lynn Jaime............................. 15:30.6 Kimberly Prosser................... 16:00.1 Molly Kirk............................... 16:00.6 Michelle Sirounis................... 16:35.2 Kathy Owl............................... 16:42.6 Rebecca Pletcher................... 16:49.5 Dorothy Moran....................... 17:17.4 Andrea Lucas......................... 17:57.1 Joanne Boland....................... 18:54.1 Sue Oskam............................. 18:55.9 Debbie Pagillo........................ 19:06.3 Yvette Nelson......................... 19:16.4 Christine Ellegood.................. 19:18.0 Betty Schaub.......................... 19:26.5 Joyce Jasinski........................ 19:37.3 Tammy Castagnaro................ 19:39.0 Linda O'Niell........................... 19:53.9 Teresa Hines.......................... 20:04.0 Sherri Ellison.......................... 20:46.9 Kimberley Rayburn................ 20:51.1 Debbie Nail............................. 21:01.4 Mariann Alukonis................... 21:08.6 Holly Bowman........................ 21:45.1 Cynthia O'Hara....................... 21:47.3 Chris Thomas......................... 21:54.9 Nance Carreiro....................... 22:41.3 Jennifer Bienvenu.................. 22:54.1 Joy Turingan.......................... 22:55.1 Debra Sloane.......................... 23:04.3 Mary Ehrhard......................... 24:14.3 Robin Cornell......................... 24:27.9 Lisa Davidson........................ 25:05.2 Angela Lambert...................... 25:17.6 Sandy Walker......................... 27:09.2 Diane Blatchley...................... 27:16.0 Janet Bainbridge.................... 27:16.3 Stephanie Miller..................... 27:47.8 Milbrie Porter......................... 30:04.1 Cindy Hosken......................... 30:57.3 Lisa Pascarella....................... 31:46.9 Mary Russo........................... 33:12.6 Andrea Mandeville.................. 33:38.3 Carol Hurley........................... 33:43.3 Shelia Shields........................ 34:07.2 Lynne Cheek........................... 34:14.1 Ellen Parda............................. 34:26.3 Lori Rattay............................. 34:52.1 Wendy Gargani...................... 36:12.0

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Annie Caza............................. 13:20.0 Midori Wiles........................... 14:54.5 Laurie Paul............................. 15:29.8 Sheila Pavlick......................... 16:07.8 Kathy Bils............................... 16:46.1 Jodi Noe................................. 16:52.9 Tena Hochard......................... 17:09.8 Susan Elias............................ 17:59.7 Rhonda Butler........................ 18:29.8 Karen Cornthwaite.................. 18:50.2 Joan Meadows....................... 19:07.5 Kay Oliver............................... 19:24.2 Liz Molinaro........................... 20:25.6 Traci Bourke........................... 21:16.9 Anne Smith............................ 21:24.7 Eugenia Brooks...................... 21:51.5 Cathy Sweeney....................... 22:24.9 Seher Swenson...................... 23:16.0 Jackie Bartlett........................ 23:24.1 Sara McCarthy....................... 23:49.0 Teresa Tyson.......................... 23:52.6 Diane Marchionni................... 24:37.1 Vicky Wayne.......................... 25:56.1 Olga Boston........................... 25:58.8 Bunny Wynne......................... 26:34.9 Lisa Gerdes............................ 27:09.7 Laurie Eldredge...................... 27:18.2 Louanne Rufo........................ 27:20.4 Mary Loomis.......................... 28:06.2 Karil Wade.............................. 28:27.0 Debra Chapon........................ 29:16.6 Nicole Vanligtenberg.............. 29:27.4 Denise Jackson...................... 30:14.4 Janet Wynn............................ 31:32.4 Maryann Kornely.................... 31:43.9 Donna McCory....................... 31:44.1 Celeste Velie........................... 33:21.4 Holly Courrege....................... 34:00.2 Deborah Skinner.................... 34:15.2 Pam Whittington.................... 34:26.2 Virginia Beaupre..................... 34:52.8 Heidi McNatt.......................... 35:06.8 Sheri Becker........................... 35:45.5

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Vicky Boyd............................. 14:28.7 Janet Erlacher........................ 15:35.8 Kathleen Killeavy.................... 17:27.2 Melanie Delman..................... 17:37.1 Nancy Wingo.......................... 19:14.2 Cheri Noren............................ 20:24.2 Jacqui Wells........................... 20:34.1 Laura Williamson................... 20:38.4 Luanne Memmott................... 21:41.8 Vivian Fisher.......................... 22:54.6 Debbie Morin......................... 26:04.3 Bobbye Jopling...................... 26:16.7 Dalys Dunn............................ 26:26.6 Mary Stallings........................ 26:41.5 Sue Lazar............................... 27:02.5 Anne Kaminski....................... 27:12.1 Ellen Reifsnyder..................... 30:14.4 Elaine Dalrymple.................... 31:18.5 Mary Blauman........................ 31:20.4 Cheryl Austin......................... 32:32.5 Debra Ghilardi........................ 36:54.2 Frances Kirk........................... 37:30.5

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Anne Dockery......................... 13:27.1 Penny Naugle......................... 19:49.4 Jo Anne Goodson................... 19:56.5 Diane Farrell........................... 21:18.4 Maryann Bowman.................. 22:14.8 Julie Mallis-Turner................. 22:41.2 Susan Stehman...................... 23:43.5 Milly Krause........................... 26:24.7 Brigitte Fontenot.................... 29:10.2

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Pirate Plunder 2-Miler Results

Melbourne’s Liz White was the lucky winner of the Pirate Plunder’s random give-a-way that included a Vero Beach Disney two-night stay for two to enjoy Disney’s piratethemed pool. Rose Gibson........................... 31:14.7 Susie O'Connell....................... 31:49.6 Donna Berglund...................... 31:51.3 Janet Cook.............................. 35:19.1 Linda Forst.............................. 37:41.2

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Lorraine Petersen.................... 17:58.0 Mary Ramba........................... 18:20.4 Susan Then............................. 18:46.3 Barbara Vanhemel................... 20:31.1 Sandra Gordon........................ 27:23.9 Helen Gibson........................... 31:14.7 Warrine Rooney...................... 33:32.8 Jane Spears............................ 34:23.1 Mary June Joseph................... 35:20.1

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Katie Marsh............................. 30:33.8 Roberta Osterling.................... 39:41.3

OPEN TEAM RESULTS

1. Long Doggers Club 10:10 10:24 10:43 10:56 11:10 = 53:23 Michael Fisher, Shane Streufert, Dillon McGee, Ed Springer, Jessica Crate

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West Melbourne’s Michael Fisher poses with the bounty he earned after winning the Pirate Plunder 2-miler in 10:09. 2. Running Zone 10:12 10:49 10:53 11:18 11:36 = 54:48 Peter Clusener, Steve Hedgespeth, Doug Butler, Ron Abel, Beth Whalen 3. Runaways 11:26 13:25 14:36 15:30 15:36 = 1:10:33 Julio Castillo, Keith Kowalske, Mary Hofmeister, Laurie Paul, Janet Erlacher 4. Jacksons Jets & Joggers 12:45 12:54 14:13 15:59 16:01 = 1:11:52 Andy Menschner, Harry Prosser, Betsy Butler, Chris Bainbridge, Kimberly Prosser 5. Fun Rum 13:12 14:06 14:44 16:03 16:18 = 1:14:23 Wade Dauberman, Jennifer Lindsay, Franklin Manene, Kelsey Clayton, Joey Joseph 6. Team Black Sheep 14:19 14:34 14:36 16:01 18:33 = 1:18:03

Members of Running Zone Racing Team enjoy their post race grog and bounty.

Brittany Streufert, Charlotte Mcclure, Marie Thomas, Molly Kirk, Ragan Krupp 7. Honeybadgers 14:17 16:07 17:57 19:54 24:25 = 1:32:40 Mark Quintana, Larry Miller, Jamie Hughes, Linda O'Niell, Jason Westbrook 8. Our Lady of Lourdes 15:31 17:57 18:03 21:16 21:23 = 1:34:10 Lynn Jaime, Cole Chanda, Hope Chanda, Connor Justin, Ronnie Justin 9. Danielle & Peter 18:13 18:21 18:51 21:10 21:11 = 1:37:46 Danielle Priest, Patricia McBride, Darin McBride, Mikaela Priest, Mike Priest 10. Indian Harbour Montessori Pare 16:21 17:05 19:50 20:52 26:37 = 1:40:45 Mindy Gibson, David Ring, Penny Naugle, Russell Morrison, Michael Wolfington

Melbourne’s Mindy Klaproth and son, Logan, share a mother-son moment before the start of the Pirate Plunder 2-miler. 11. Arrrg 1 Arrrg 19:08 20:45 20:45 21:16 26:11 = 1:48:05 Peter DeSimone, Elaina Smith, Nicole Wyenberg, Ashley Golson, Melanie Cajigas 12. Arrrrrg-onauts 16:19 20:46 22:47 24:10 24:43 = 1:48:45 Carly Keim, Jennifer Curren, Holly Mcfarland, Elisa Kermani, Atty Geanacopoulos 13. Chicks Ahoy 20:03 20:50 22:31 24:26 25:37 = 1:53:27 Ashlee Finger, Robyn Martinez, Kim Brown, Maggie Scott, Marlo Scott

CORPORATE TEAM RESULTS

1. Harris 12:11 12:30 12:54 13:34 14:55 = 1:06:04 Brian Kessler, Ken Fortmayer, Harry Prosser, Jason Roberts, Midori Wiles 2. Health First 11:53 12:31 14:36 15:17 15:48 = 1:10:05 Chi Cam, Keith Snodgrass, Jenny Tagg, Melissa Baldwin, Myron Taylor 3. Cumulus 19:08 20:45 20:45 21:16 26:11 = 1:48:05 Peter DeSimone, Elaina Smith, Nicole

Wyenberg, Ashley Golson, Melanie Cajigas 4. Relm Wireless 15:52 18:06 19:42 31:35 31:36 = 1:56:51 Tom Wright, Randy Dalrymple, Ed Armitage, John McCoy, Michelle Stocks 5. Intersil 19:03 21:24 25:36 25:39 31:50 = 2:03:32 Lisa McMahon, Mike Gordon, Carrie Oakes, Doug Oakes, Susie O'Connell

SCHOOL PARTICIPATION

School.....................Participation Indian Harbour Montessor.............. 26 Lewis Carroll Elementary................ 12 Holland Elementary........................... 6 Meadowlane...................................... 3 Our Lady of Lourdes......................... 3 Ascension......................................... 2 Freedom 7......................................... 2 Holy Trinity........................................ 2 Manatee............................................ 2 Roosevelt Elementary....................... 2 Sherwood Elem................................. 2 De Laura Middle................................ 1 Gemini Elementary............................ 1 Ralph Williams Elem......................... 1 West Shore............................1

You never know what kind of treasure you’ll unbury at the Pirate Plunder 2-miler.

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Kids and (Long) Dogs – an Unbeatable Combination! by Patti Sponsler Gussie Campbell’s choice of pre-school couture has been an easy one after participating in the Long Dogger’s Kids’ Half-Marathon on April 13. The flaxen-haired three-year-old proudly sports the cool blue race t-shirt accessorized with the surfboard-carrying dog medal she earned after completing the 1.31-mile Melbourne Beach course. “Gussie was so excited to take home the shirt and medal,” said Megan Campbell, Gussie’s mom. “It was her first race and she wants to wear the shirt and medal constantly.” The inaugural Kids’ event –open to children ages 12 and under - also offered a 2.62-mile marathon and the coveted Double Dog Dare challenge to those who completed both events. The kids’-only morning was a natural outgrowth of the resolute commitment Running Zone Foundation made to “get children moving” before the organization produced its first road race almost a decade ago. "We are trying to get kids to like exercise at a young age and feel good about themselves,” said Denise Piercy, co-owner of Running Zone, in a 2004 interview. “We want to instill lifelong healthy habits and help fight childhood obesity." To that end, every Running Zone Foundation race has offered festive family-oriented themes, free tot trots and an opportunity for those 14 and under to win awards in three age categories plus

the School Participation division. With the successful formula sometimes pulling in more than 400 kids per race, the time was opportune to build a stand-alone race for the younger set. “This was exciting to the kids because the focus was on them instead of being an add-on to another event,” said Campbell, whose eightyear-old daughter, Gretchen, also participated. “The kids knew their friends were doing it, too, and that added to the fun.” The race drew more than 300 kids and more than 80 of them completed both the half and full events to earn the coveted ‘Double Dog Dare’ medal. “I hope Running Zone does more of these races,” said Campbell, an avid runner and competitive triathlete. “As a parent, I don’t want to make my kids do something that is not fun for them. I liked these races because I felt like my daughters would be able to do these distances and feel successful.” “We all had fun.” Proceeds from the Long Dogger’s Kids’ Marathon and Half-Marathon benefitted the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida. Log on to http://www.runningzone.com/ event_results to view free-for-download race photos.

Satellite Beaches Gretchen, 8, and Gussie, 3, Campbell, were proud of the medals they earned at the Long Dogger’s Kids’ HalfMarathon on April 13 at Ryckman Park in Melbourne Beach.

2012-13 LEADER BOARD Total After Six Events*

Male 1. Peter Clusener

100

380

2. Michael Fisher

100

310

3. John Davis

260

100

590

Master (40+) 1. Shane Streufert Female 1. Beth Whalen

450

2. Angela Cobb

100

400

3. Melissa Taylor

330

100

590

Master (40+) 1. Cathy Friedel

*To be eligible for a portion of the 2012-13 Running Zone Foundation Race Series $10,000 cash and prize purse, athletes must complete a minimum of four Series races.

Total scoring will be based on six races. If an athletes completes each of the seven events, the lowest score will be dropped. Complete Series information is available at http://www.runningzone.com/series/

Come celebrate & let us thank you for 10 wonderful years in Brevard County!

Saturday, May 11th

after the 10th Anniversary Run for the Gecko Hawaiian Luau 5k come to Running Zone!

Party all day

with Long Doggers hamburgers & hot dogs, Cumulus 107.1 WA1A & other fun! See page 17 for more details.

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Long Dogger's Kids' Half Marathon Results (1.31 miles) Overall Gender Place Place Name Gender Age Time 1...............1.........Austin Hayes...................M........ 12...... 08:29.9 2...............2.........Joseph Tierney...............M........ 12...... 09:02.6 3...............3.........Austin Harvey.................M........ 10...... 09:05.4 4...............4.........Casey Arroyo..................M........ 11...... 09:06.3 5...............1.........Sydney Copeland............ F......... 11...... 09:08.1 6...............5.........Michael Shenbaum.........M........ 11...... 09:13.0 7...............6.........Brandon Gregg...............M........ 12...... 09:47.5 8...............7.........Jordan Rocco.................M........ 11...... 09:52.7 9...............8.........Wayne Harvey.................M........ 12...... 09:53.9 10.............9.........Maxwell Walker...............M......... 8....... 10:02.2 11............10........Keani Snavely.................M........ 11...... 10:03.7 12............11........Colby Steger...................M........ 11...... 10:16.2 13.............2.........Kelly Orbell..................... F......... 11...... 10:25.1 14............12........Jay Hulse........................M......... 7....... 10:26.0 15............13........C-Dog Schuck.................M......... 9....... 10:31.0 16............14........Alex Foroglou..................M........ 11...... 10:32.3 17.............3.........Jessica Rose Leming...... F......... 12...... 10:41.8 18............15........Nathan Thomas..............M......... 9....... 10:50.4 19............16........Kayden Moliassa.............M......... 8....... 10:53.3 20............17........Aidan Cook.....................M......... 9....... 10:58.5 21............18........Ian Maxik........................M........ 11...... 11:10.2 22............19........Spencer Collins...............M........ 12...... 11:16.6 23............20........Solomon Brannan...........M........ 11...... 11:18.5 24.............4.........Lauren Seifert................. F......... 12...... 11:18.9 25.............5.........Jolie L'Heureux............... F......... 10...... 11:20.1 26............21........Joseph Toppi..................M........ 10...... 11:22.0 27............22........Jonathan Benson............M........ 11...... 11:23.3 28............23........Ta Crisco.........................M........ 10...... 11:29.1 29............24........Patrick Colonna..............M........ 12...... 11:29.4 30............25........Emilio Quiroz..................M........ 10...... 11:29.7 31............26........Jack McCluskey..............M......... 9....... 11:30.0 32............27........Logan Klaproth...............M........ 10...... 11:33.6 33............28........Alex Butler......................M......... 6....... 11:33.8 34............29........Hayden Knight................M........ 10...... 11:42.0 35............30........Shawn Swendsen...........M........ 13...... 11:44.5 36.............6.........Lily McKnight.................. F......... 12...... 11:46.8 37............31........Noah Ogburn..................M........ 11...... 11:47.0 38............32........Christian MacDonald......M......... 8....... 11:50.2

39............33........Victor Valentin................M......... 8....... 12:04.0 40.............7.........Coralynn Debski.............. F......... 11...... 12:09.5 41.............8.........Morgan Smith................. F......... 11...... 12:10.8 42............34........Anthony Abel..................M........ 10...... 12:13.8 43.............9.........Emily McCauslin............. F......... 11...... 12:23.4 44............35........Joshua Bernardo............M......... 7....... 12:26.6 45............10........Shelby Buras.................. F.......... 6....... 12:30.1 46............11........Julia Zorovich................. F......... 11...... 12:36.3 47............36........Bradley Spencer..............M......... 9....... 12:39.0 48............37........Matthew Zorovich...........M......... 7....... 12:44.0 49............38........Eddie Pawlak..................M......... 7....... 12:45.1 50............12........Kira Anzalone.................. F.......... 9....... 12:45.5 51............39........Owen Deao.....................M........ 11...... 12:46.1 52............13........Basia L'Heureux.............. F.......... 8....... 12:48.9 53............40........Aaron Ludwig.................M........ 12...... 12:49.1 54............14........Olivia Colonna................. F.......... 9....... 12:51.4 55............41........Ethan Wright...................M......... 8....... 12:51.7 56............15........Brooke Boddy................. F......... 10...... 12:55.5 57............42........Jade L'Heureux...............M......... 5....... 12:58.0 58............43........Dayton Law.....................M......... 9....... 13:01.1 59............44........Charlie Collins.................M........ 10...... 13:02.1 60............45........Gavin Manion..................M......... 5....... 13:03.6 61............46........Skylar Lalonde-Kutz........M........ 12...... 13:04.5 62............47........Hunter Law.....................M........ 11...... 13:05.8 63............16........April Anderson................ F......... 11...... 13:16.5 64............48........Jackson Bjorklund..........M......... 6....... 13:16.8 65............17........Ginger Manion................ F.......... 8....... 13:21.9 66............49........Brendan Boddy...............M......... 7....... 13:22.1 67............18........Natalie Rhoads................ F.......... 6....... 13:25.5 68............50........Riley McNatt...................M........ 10...... 13:30.0 69............51........Tyler Paton......................M........ 11...... 13:32.0 70............19........Marissa Cloud................. F.......... 8....... 13:36.6 71............52........Adam Rudloff..................M......... 6....... 13:38.3 72............53........Dylan Gornto..................M........ 12...... 13:38.9 73............54........Wesley Peabody.............M........ 10...... 13:40.8 74............55........Joshua Ogburn...............M......... 7....... 13:41.1 75............56........Taylor Kopman................M......... 9....... 13:42.3 76............57........Owen Piper.....................M......... 8....... 13:44.1 77............20........Lily Brannan.................... F.......... 9....... 13:46.5 78............21........Mackenzie Wyatt............. F.......... 6....... 13:49.8

Satellite Beaches Austin Hayes, 12, earned the overall victory in both the Long Doggerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Half-Marathon (1.31 miles) and Marathon (2.62 miles). Hayes respective winning times were 8:29 and 19:08. Doug Carroll photo. 79............58........Michael Toppi.................M......... 9....... 13:52.2 80............59........Dominik Quiroz...............M......... 9....... 13:53.1 81............22........Kelly Chase..................... F......... 11...... 13:58.3 82............60........Cole Johnston.................M......... 8....... 14:05.7 83............61........Ben Steger......................M......... 9....... 14:05.8 84............62........Kekeli Tokouele...............M......... 7....... 14:06.0 85............63........Lukas Viselli....................M......... 4....... 14:06.9 86............23........Sadie Sims...................... F.......... 7....... 14:09.7 87............64........Ryder Aldridge................M......... 8....... 14:14.7 88............65........Blinn Atchley...................M......... 8....... 14:15.0 89............66........Landis Ludwig................M......... 6....... 14:15.7 90............67........Josh Marley....................M........ 12...... 14:19.7

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Long Dogger's Kids' Half Marathon Results (1.31 miles) Overall Gender Place Place Name Gender Age

Time

91............24........Annie Dunlop.................. F.......... 8....... 14:20.4 92............25........Cierra Shekell.................. F......... 11...... 14:24.3 93............68........James Condy..................M......... 9....... 14:26.1 94............69........Eric Weza........................M......... 7....... 14:26.2 95............26........Savannah Sevor.............. F.......... 8....... 14:30.9 96............70........Devon Smith...................M........ 12...... 14:35.3 97............71........Mark Pretlow..................M........ 12...... 14:40.0 98............72........Christopher Knepp..........M......... 8....... 14:40.5 99............27........Shyann McCrae.............. F......... 11...... 14:40.7 100..........28........Alicia Austin.................... F......... 13...... 14:41.2 101..........73........Michael David Catacutan.M......... 6....... 14:41.8 102..........29........Kahlia Hsieh.................... F.......... 7....... 14:44.5 103..........74........Elijah Maltbie..................M......... 9....... 14:46.3 104..........30........Megan Galli..................... F.......... 9....... 14:47.2 105..........75........Billy Floyd.......................M......... 9....... 14:48.5 106..........76........Brody Atchley.................M......... 4....... 14:48.8 107..........31........Hailey Weza.................... F.......... 5....... 14:49.0 108..........32........Natalie Pearson-Sikardi... F.......... 9....... 14:50.4 109..........33........Katelynn Redmond......... F.......... 7....... 14:53.6 110..........34........Sierra Crowe................... F.......... 9....... 14:55.9 111..........77........Jerry Waelti.....................M........ 10...... 14:58.1 112..........78........Spencer Hensley.............M........ 10...... 15:06.5 113..........35........Ashlee Fritz..................... F......... 12...... 15:10.3 114..........79........Sevrin Taylor...................M......... 5....... 15:15.0 115..........36........Rory McKinnon............... F.......... 8....... 15:23.3 116..........37.........Gwyneth Schumacher.... F.......... 8....... 15:23.3 117..........38.........Gianna Minter................ F.......... 8....... 15:23.6 118..........39.........Megan Gill..................... F.......... 5....... 15:23.6 119..........80.........Alex Pollan.....................M......... 6....... 15:23.9 120..........81.........Andrew Lane..................M........ 11...... 15:26.2 121..........40.........Paige Chase................... F.......... 8....... 15:29.9 122..........82.........Henry Christiansen........M......... 5....... 15:30.2 123..........41.........Lily Dunlop.................... F.......... 4....... 15:30.5 124..........42.........Jazlyn Dawson............... F.......... 7....... 15:35.8 125..........43.........Kai Adcox...................... F.......... 5....... 15:39.5 126..........44.........Niccol Obcemea............. F......... 10...... 15:40.1 127..........83.........Gage Barnett..................M......... 9....... 15:44.8 128..........84.........Caleb Parkerson.............M......... 7....... 15:45.6 129..........85.........Trent Burgreen...............M......... 6....... 15:48.0 130..........45.........Sydney Fortier............... F......... 11...... 16:01.6 131..........46.........Katie Housewright......... F......... 10...... 16:03.3 132..........47.........Erin Ward....................... F......... 11...... 16:03.6 133..........48.........Bayle Fritz...................... F.......... 9....... 16:08.7 134..........49.........Amanda Placido............. F.......... 4....... 16:19.2 135..........50.........Joie Kinard.................... F.......... 7....... 16:21.9 136..........51.........Kayla Lanza.................... F.......... 5....... 16:22.4 137..........86.........Makana Sierra................M........ 10...... 16:25.7 138..........87.........Ismael Aguilar................M......... 7....... 16:33.2 139..........52.........Alexis Neel..................... F.......... 6....... 16:47.3 140..........53.........Niara Gordon................. F.......... 7....... 16:50.0 141..........54.........Destiny Cruz.................. F.......... 8....... 16:58.2 142..........88.........Austin Wynne................M......... 6....... 16:59.2 143..........89.........Zachary Engel................M......... 8....... 17:00.6 144..........90.........Kenny Hulse..................M......... 4....... 17:03.2 145..........55.........Lillian Nguyen................ F.......... 7....... 17:11.0

146..........91.........Timmy Floyd..................M......... 6....... 17:14.3 147..........56.........Klarissa Schleicher........ F.......... 5....... 17:27.7 148..........57.........Valentina Harness.......... F......... 10...... 17:39.2 149..........92.........Landen Mentillo.............M......... 4....... 17:41.2 150..........58.........Vanessa Bowen............. F.......... 7....... 17:45.5 151..........93.........Wyatt Lane....................M......... 7....... 17:51.9 152..........59.........Victoria Harness............ F......... 10...... 17:53.8 153..........94.........Aden LaCroix.................M......... 7....... 17:59.7 154..........95.........Joshua Fenn..................M......... 5....... 18:00.4 155..........60.........Maeve Chamberlin......... F.......... 7....... 18:01.6 156..........61.........Allison Gornto................ F.......... 9....... 18:02.0 157..........62.........Jodie Wiens................... F.......... 5....... 18:09.7 158..........63.........Delainna Morel............... F.......... 6....... 18:10.8 159..........96.........Sagan Manley................M......... 7....... 18:13.7 160..........97.........Vaughn Stahlman..........M......... 6....... 18:20.6 161..........64.........Jada Tyson-Cook........... F.......... 6....... 18:27.2 162..........98.........Hunter Baaske...............M......... 8....... 18:52.3 163..........65.........Charlotte Chamberlin..... F.......... 5....... 19:11.1 164..........99.........Corey Wynne.................M......... 4....... 19:35.8 165..........66.........Kiera Chase.................... F......... 10...... 19:40.7 166..........67.........Haley MacDonald........... F......... 10...... 20:05.0 167..........68.........Madeline Biggs.............. F.......... 6....... 20:08.0 168.........100........Luke Branan..................M......... 5....... 20:16.1 169..........69.........Ruby Vanderwyst.......... F.......... 4....... 20:24.9 170..........70.........Cassidy Corey................ F.......... 4....... 20:39.3 171..........71.........Sydney Friedel............... F......... 12...... 20:49.8 172..........72.........Gretchen Campbell........ F.......... 8....... 20:49.8 173.........101........Alex Hansen...................M......... 6....... 20:52.2 174.........102........Joel McCalla-Garcia.......M......... 3....... 20:56.8 175..........73.........Anuhea McDowell.......... F.......... 4....... 21:03.8 176..........74.........Eliza Schram.................. F.......... 3....... 21:21.0 177.........103........Brennan Biggs...............M......... 4....... 21:32.0 178..........75.........Ashley Anderson............ F......... 11...... 21:34.0 179.........104........Jake Roberts..................M......... 8....... 21:43.6 180.........105........Logan Benton................M......... 5....... 21:46.0 181..........76.........Amy Billsberry............... F.......... 5....... 22:22.7 182.........106........Andrew D'Agostino........M......... 6....... 22:23.2 183..........77.........Abbigail Hansen............. F.......... 9....... 22:49.8 184.........107........Zachary Grandey............M......... 5....... 23:09.5 185..........78.........Augusta Campbell.......... F.......... 3....... 23:27.8 186..........79.........Bachel Ferguson............ F.......... 8....... 23:38.0 187.........108........Miles Gleason................M......... 3....... 23:53.2 188..........80.........Katie Latham.................. F.......... 9....... 24:07.2 189..........81.........Katie Higgins................. F.......... 9....... 24:07.6 190..........82.........Emily LeGros................. F.......... 3....... 24:10.5 191.........109........Chase Massey................M......... 4....... 24:16.2 192.........110........Chayce Baaske...............M......... 4....... 25:14.2 193..........83.........Emma Adkins................ F.......... 4....... 25:29.0 194..........84.........Hailey Nolan................... F.......... 3....... 25:30.8 195.........111........Michael Vega.................M......... 7....... 25:57.2 196..........85.........Iyana Cook..................... F.......... 7....... 26:36.5 197..........86.........Anya Adcox.................... F.......... 3....... 26:42.7 198.........112........Ethan Ramnarace...........M......... 4....... 27:39.3 199.........113........Bradyn Rutherford.........M......... 3....... 28:07.4 200..........87.........Sonia Aguilar................. F.......... 3....... 30:21.9 201.........114........Joseph Head..................M......... 7....... 31:31.5 ....................................................................................................

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After pacing an eight-year-old through the halfmarathon, Satellite Beaches Sydney Friedel, (right, #1948) worked her way through the marathon field to finish second overall and first female in 20:02.

Palm Bay’s Niara Gordon, 7, receives some encouragement as she approaches the finish line of the Long Dogger’s Kids’ Half Marathon on April 13. Niara took the Double Dog Dare challenge by also completing the marathon.

Long Dogger's Kids' Marathon Results (2.62 miles) Overall Gender Place Place Name Gender Age Time 1...............1..........Austin Hayes..................M........ 12...... 19:08.7 2...............1..........Sydney Friedel............... F......... 12...... 20:02.4 3...............2..........Joseph Tierney..............M........ 12...... 20:35.5 4...............3..........Casey Arroyo.................M........ 11...... 20:39.6 5...............4..........Caleb Burnett.................M........ 10...... 20:59.5 6...............5..........Dylan Maxik...................M......... 8....... 21:29.7 7...............6..........Christian Greene............M........ 11...... 21:51.8 8...............2..........Sydney Copeland........... F......... 11...... 22:04.6 9...............7..........Finley Dunlop.................M......... 9....... 22:09.3 10.............8..........Maxwell Walker.............M......... 8....... 22:14.2 11.............9..........Victor Valentin...............M......... 8....... 22:19.3 12............10.........Jordan Rocco................M........ 11...... 22:25.1 13............11.........Jay Huse........................M......... 7....... 22:29.0 14............12.........Brandon Gregg..............M........ 12...... 22:36.3 15............13.........Michael Toppi................M......... 9....... 22:36.9 16............14.........Keani Snavely................M........ 11...... 23:27.3 17............15.........Nicholas Greene.............M........ 11...... 23:43.0 18............16.........James Crotwell..............M........ 10...... 23:44.2

19............17.........Michael Shenbaum........M........ 11...... 23:52.9 20............18.........Emilio Quiroz.................M........ 10...... 24:07.9 21............19.........Solomon Brannan..........M........ 11...... 24:28.5 22............20.........Dillon Roberts................M........ 11...... 24:30.1 23............21.........David Simpkins..............M......... 8....... 24:39.5 24............22.........Colby Steger..................M........ 11...... 24:49.7 25............23.........Ryan Caimano...............M......... 9....... 24:50.6 26............24.........Ian Maxik.......................M........ 11...... 24:57.5 27.............3..........Jessica Rose Leming..... F......... 12...... 25:14.9 28.............4..........Savannah Baaske........... F......... 12...... 25:15.6 29............25.........Jaden Webb...................M........ 11...... 25:51.6 30............26.........Caleb Webb...................M......... 7....... 25:51.7 31.............5..........Ashlynn Redmond......... F.......... 9....... 26:05.6 32............27.........Joseph Toppi.................M........ 10...... 26:42.5 33............28.........Dylan Gornto.................M........ 12...... 27:03.0 34............29.........Charlie Collins................M........ 10...... 27:16.3 35............30.........Wayne Harvey................M........ 12...... 27:21.5 36............31.........Kaulana Sierra...............M........ 12...... 27:23.6 37.............6..........Lauren Seifert................ F......... 12...... 27:28.7 38............32.........Jack McCluskey.............M......... 9....... 28:01.1

39............33.........Anthony Abel.................M........ 10...... 28:18.8 40.............7..........Jamie Dudley................. F......... 12...... 28:26.6 41.............8..........Nicole Rawles................ F......... 11...... 28:27.1 42............34.........Eddie Pawlak.................M......... 7....... 28:33.1 43.............9..........Coralynn Debski............. F......... 11...... 28:35.0 44............35.........Matthew Brandt.............M......... 8....... 28:51.3 45............10.........Morgan Smith................ F......... 11...... 29:13.8 46............36.........Logan Klaproth..............M........ 10...... 29:17.0 47............11.........Trinity Kelley.................. F......... 11...... 29:50.0 48............37.........Bradley Spencer.............M......... 9....... 29:59.3 49............12.........Holly Dunlop.................. F.......... 8....... 30:02.4 50............38.........Jonathan Benson...........M........ 11...... 30:06.9 51............13.........Kayleen Peterson........... F......... 10...... 30:15.9 52............14.........Emily McCauslin............ F......... 11...... 30:17.0 53............39.........Christopher Chardt........M........ 10...... 30:20.2 54............40.........Dominik Quiroz..............M......... 9....... 30:44.0 55............41.........Eric Weza.......................M......... 7....... 31:04.9

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Long Dogger's Kids' Marathon Results (2.62 miles) 56............15.........Olivia Colonna................ F.......... 9....... 31:26.1 57............42.........Taylor Kopman...............M......... 9....... 31:45.7 58............43.........Shawn Swendsen..........M........ 13...... 32:00.4 59............44.........Joshua Bernardo...........M......... 7....... 32:05.1 60............16.........Lily McKnight................ F......... 12...... 32:10.9 61............45.........Joshua Wilson...............M......... 6....... 32:35.9 62............17.........Niccol Obcemea............. F......... 10...... 32:41.2 63............18.........Natalie Rhoads............... F.......... 6....... 32:56.1 64............19.........Shianne Novarre............ F.......... 8....... 32:59.1 65............46.........Aidan Cook....................M......... 9....... 33:03.4 66............20.........Natalie Pearson-Sikardi. F.......... 9....... 33:10.8 67............21.........Alicia Austin................... F......... 13...... 33:13.2 68............22.........Kyla Caimano................. F.......... 7....... 33:15.8 69............23.........Kelly Chase.................... F......... 11...... 33:19.5 70............47.........Hayden Knight...............M........ 10...... 33:40.2 71............48.........Zachary Engel................M......... 8....... 33:51.2 72............49.........Devon Smith..................M........ 12...... 33:52.0 73............50.........Owen Deao....................M........ 11...... 34:36.8 74............51.........Spencer Collins..............M........ 12...... 34:36.8 75............52.........Ben Steger.....................M......... 9....... 34:41.1 76............24.........Barbara Outland............. F.......... 7....... 34:43.5 77............53.........Makana Sierra................M........ 10...... 34:46.7 78............54.........Cole Johnston................M......... 8....... 34:57.4 79............55.........Dayton Law....................M......... 9....... 34:57.4 80............56.........Hunter Law....................M........ 11...... 35:01.6 81............57.........Skylar LaLonde-Kutz......M........ 12...... 35:18.0 82............58.........Aiden Cameron..............M......... 6....... 35:44.7 83............25.........Gwyneth Schumacher.... F.......... 8....... 35:46.2 84............26.........Sierra Crowe.................. F.......... 9....... 36:06.7 85............27.........Niara Gordon................. F.......... 7....... 36:31.0 86............59.........Michael David Catacutan.M........ 6....... 36:36.4 87............28.........Shelleen Tassinari.......... F......... 10...... 36:38.0 88............60.........Hunter Baaske...............M......... 8....... 36:45.7

89............29.........Ashlee Fritz.................... F......... 12...... 36:55.1 90............30.........Julia Wofenbarger......... F......... 10...... 36:59.4 91............31.........Rory McKinnon.............. F.......... 8....... 37:04.3 92............32.........Jazlyn Dawson............... F.......... 7....... 37:06.7 93............33.........Kylia Ford...................... F......... 11...... 37:15.5 94............34.........Sydney Fortier............... F......... 11...... 37:24.4 95............35.........Bayle Fritz...................... F.......... 9....... 37:32.2 96............36.........Tessa Gilbert.................. F......... 10...... 37:33.1 97............37.........Kaleigh Cummings........ F......... 10...... 38:24.3 98............61.........Alex Foroglou................M........ 11...... 38:32.9 99............38.........Jade Vanderwyst........... F.......... 7....... 39:02.4 100..........62.........Patrick Colonna.............M........ 12...... 39:21.0 101..........39.........Amelia Tynan................. F.......... 7....... 39:25.7 102..........40.........Destiny Cruz.................. F.......... 8....... 39:55.8 103..........63.........Gage Barnett..................M......... 9....... 39:59.7 104..........64.........Spencer Hensley............M........ 10...... 41:00.2 105..........65.........Elijah Maltbie.................M......... 9....... 41:11.9 106..........66.........Alex Pollan.....................M......... 6....... 41:17.6 107..........41.........Delainna Morel............... F.......... 6....... 41:25.9 108..........42.........Kiera Chase.................... F......... 10...... 41:50.9 109..........43.........Erin Ward....................... F......... 11...... 42:09.5 110..........44.........Kaitlyn Jackson.............. F.......... 7....... 42:11.2 111..........45.........Katie Housewright......... F......... 10...... 42:11.4 112..........46.........Abbigail Hansen............. F.......... 9....... 42:28.6 113..........47.........Ashlyn Grayston............ F.......... 8....... 42:50.5 114..........48.........Ashley Anderson............ F......... 11...... 44:16.0 115..........49.........April Anderson............... F......... 11...... 44:16.5 116..........67.........Braden Grayston............M........ 10...... 45:55.3 117..........68.........Angel Lopez De Victoria.M......... 7....... 46:03.6 118..........50.........Victoria Harness............ F......... 10...... 48:54.7 119..........69.........Julian Lopez De Victori..M......... 5....... 50:50.7 120..........51.........Valentina Harness.......... F......... 10...... 51:24.5 121..........52.........Paige Chase................... F.......... 8....... 51:48.0

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Pre race, half-marathon excitement is evident on the faces of (left to right) Owen Piper, 8, Satellite Beach; Sagan Manley, 7, Melbourne; Blinn Atchley, 8, Melbourne; Hunter Baaske, 8, Melbourne and Gretchen Campbell, 8 Satellite Beach.

Double Dog Dare Half Marathon Results (1.31 miles) Overall Gender Place Place Name Gender Age

Time

1...............1..........Austin Hayes..................M........ 12...... 08:29.9 2...............2..........Joseph Tierney..............M........ 12...... 09:02.6 3...............3..........Casey Arroyo.................M........ 11...... 09:06.3 4...............1..........Sydney Copeland........... F......... 11...... 09:08.1 5...............4..........Michael Shenbaum........M........ 11...... 09:13.0 6...............5..........Brandon Gregg..............M........ 12...... 09:47.5 7...............6..........Jordan Rocco................M........ 11...... 09:52.7 8...............7..........Wayne Harvey................M........ 12...... 09:53.9 9...............8..........Maxwell Walker.............M......... 8....... 10:02.2 10.............9..........Keani Snavely................M........ 11...... 10:03.7 11............10.........Colby Steger..................M........ 11...... 10:16.2 12............11.........Jay Hulse.......................M......... 7....... 10:26.0 13............12.........C-Dog Schuck................M......... 9....... 10:31.0 14............13.........Alex Foroglou................M........ 11...... 10:32.3 15.............2..........Jessica Rose Leming..... F......... 12...... 10:41.8 16............14.........Aidan Cook....................M......... 9....... 10:58.5 17............15.........Ian Maxik.......................M........ 11...... 11:10.2 18............16.........Spencer Collins..............M........ 12...... 11:16.6 19............17.........Solomon Brannan..........M........ 11...... 11:18.5 20.............3..........Lauren Seifert................ F......... 12...... 11:18.9 21............18.........Joseph Toppi.................M........ 10...... 11:22.0 22............19.........Jonathan Benson...........M........ 11...... 11:23.3 23............20.........Patrick Colonna.............M........ 12...... 11:29.4 24............21.........Emilio Quiroz.................M........ 10...... 11:29.7 25............22.........Jack McCluskey.............M......... 9....... 11:30.0 26............23.........Logan Klaproth..............M........ 10...... 11:33.6 27............24.........Hayden Knight...............M........ 10...... 11:42.0 28............25.........Shawn Swendsen..........M........ 13...... 11:44.5 29.............4..........Lily McKnight................ F......... 12...... 11:46.8 30............26.........Victor Valentin...............M......... 8....... 12:04.0 31.............5..........Coralynn Debski............. F......... 11...... 12:09.5 32.............6..........Morgan Smith................ F......... 11...... 12:10.8 33............27.........Anthony Abel.................M........ 10...... 12:13.8 34.............7..........Emily McCauslin............ F......... 11...... 12:23.4 35............28.........Joshua Bernardo...........M......... 7....... 12:26.6 36............29.........Bradley Spencer.............M......... 9....... 12:39.0 37............30.........Eddie Pawlak.................M......... 7....... 12:45.1

38............31.........Owen Deao....................M........ 11...... 12:46.1 39.............8..........Olivia Colonna................ F.......... 9....... 12:51.4 40............32.........Dayton Law....................M......... 9....... 13:01.1 41............33.........Charlie Collins................M........ 10...... 13:02.1 42............34.........Skylar Lalonde-Kutz.......M........ 12...... 13:04.5 43............35.........Hunter Law....................M........ 11...... 13:05.8 44.............9..........April Anderson............... F......... 11...... 13:16.5 45............10.........Natalie Rhoads............... F.......... 6....... 13:25.5 46............36.........Tyler Paton....................M........ 11...... 13:32.0 47............37.........Dylan Gornto.................M........ 12...... 13:38.9 48............38.........Taylor Kopman...............M......... 9....... 13:42.3 49............39.........Michael Toppi................M......... 9....... 13:52.2 50............40.........Dominik Quiroz..............M......... 9....... 13:53.1 51............11.........Kelly Chase.................... F......... 11...... 13:58.3 52............41.........Cole Johnston................M......... 8....... 14:05.7 53............42.........Ben Steger.....................M......... 9....... 14:05.8 54............12.........Sadie Sims.................... F.......... 7....... 14:09.7 55............43.........Eric Weza.......................M......... 7....... 14:26.2 56............44.........Devon Smith..................M........ 12...... 14:35.3 57............13.........Shyann McCrae............. F......... 11...... 14:40.7 58............14.........Alicia Austin................... F......... 13...... 14:41.2 59............45.........Michael David Catacutan.M........ 6....... 14:41.8 60............46.........Elijah Maltbie.................M......... 9....... 14:46.3 61............15.........Natalie Pearson-Sikardi. F.......... 9....... 14:50.4 62............16.........Sierra Crowe.................. F.......... 9....... 14:55.9 63............47.........Spencer Hensley............M........ 10...... 15:06.5 64............17.........Ashlee Fritz.................... F......... 12...... 15:10.3 65............18.........Rory McKinnon.............. F.......... 8....... 15:23.3 66............19.........Gwyneth Schumacher.... F.......... 8....... 15:23.3 67............48.........Alex Pollan.....................M......... 6....... 15:23.9 68............20.........Paige Chase................... F.......... 8....... 15:29.9 69............21.........Jazlyn Dawson............... F.......... 7....... 15:35.8 70............22.........Niccol Obcemea............. F......... 10...... 15:40.1 71............49.........Gage Barnett..................M......... 9....... 15:44.8 72............23.........Sydney Fortier............... F......... 11...... 16:01.6 73............24.........Katie Housewright......... F......... 10...... 16:03.3 74............25.........Erin Ward....................... F......... 11...... 16:03.6

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Melbourne’s Miles Gleason, 3, waves to a fan as he cruises through the Long Dogger’s Kids’ Half-Marathon on April 13.

Satellite Beaches Charlotte Chamberlin, 5, looks pleased with the time on the finish clock at the Long Dogger’s Kids’ Half Marathon.

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Double Dog Dare Marathon Results (2.62 miles)

Nine-year-old Dayton Law, of Satellite Beach, looks proud as he completes the Long Dogger’s Kids Half Marathon. 75............26.........Bayle Fritz...................... F.......... 9....... 16:08.7 76............50.........Makana Sierra................M........ 10...... 16:25.7 77............27.........Niara Gordon................. F.......... 7....... 16:50.0 78............28.........Destiny Cruz.................. F.......... 8....... 16:58.2 79............51.........Zachary Engel................M......... 8....... 17:00.6 80............29.........Valentina Harness.......... F......... 10...... 17:39.2 81............30.........Victoria Harness............ F......... 10...... 17:53.8 82............31.........Delainna Morel............... F.......... 6....... 18:10.8 83............52.........Hunter Baaske...............M......... 8....... 18:52.3 84............32.........Kiera Chase.................... F......... 10...... 19:40.7 85............33.........Sydney Friedel............... F......... 12...... 20:49.8 86............34.........Ashley Anderson............ F......... 11...... 21:34.0 87............35.........Abbigail Hansen............. F.......... 9....... 22:49.8

Overall Gender Place Place Name Gender Age Time 1...............1..........Austin Hayes..................M........ 12...... 19:08.7 2...............1..........Sydney Friedel............... F......... 12...... 20:02.4 3...............2..........Joseph Tierney..............M........ 12...... 20:35.5 4...............3..........Casey Arroyo.................M........ 11...... 20:39.6 5...............2..........Sydney Copeland........... F......... 11...... 22:04.6 6...............4..........Maxwell Walker.............M......... 8....... 22:14.2 7...............5..........Victor Valentin...............M......... 8....... 22:19.3 8...............6..........Jordan Rocco................M........ 11...... 22:25.1 9...............7..........Jay Huse........................M......... 7....... 22:29.0 10.............8..........Brandon Gregg..............M........ 12...... 22:36.3 11.............9..........Michael Toppi................M......... 9....... 22:36.9 12............10.........Keani Snavely................M........ 11...... 23:27.3 13............11.........Michael Shenbaum........M........ 11...... 23:52.9 14............12.........Emilio Quiroz.................M........ 10...... 24:07.9 15............13.........Solomon Brannan..........M........ 11...... 24:28.5 16............14.........Colby Steger..................M........ 11...... 24:49.7 17............15.........Ian Maxik.......................M........ 11...... 24:57.5 18.............3..........Jessica Rose Leming..... F......... 12...... 25:14.9 19............16.........Jaden Webb...................M........ 11...... 25:51.6 20............17.........Joseph Toppi.................M........ 10...... 26:42.5 21............18.........Dylan Gornto.................M........ 12...... 27:03.0 22............19.........Charlie Collins................M........ 10...... 27:16.3 23............20.........Wayne Harvey................M........ 12...... 27:21.5 24.............4..........Lauren Seifert................ F......... 12...... 27:28.7 25............21.........Jack McCluskey.............M......... 9....... 28:01.1 26............22.........Anthony Abel.................M........ 10...... 28:18.8 27............23.........Eddie Pawlak.................M......... 7....... 28:33.1 28.............5..........Coralynn Debski............. F......... 11...... 28:35.0 29.............6..........Morgan Smith................ F......... 11...... 29:13.8 30............24.........Logan Klaproth..............M........ 10...... 29:17.0 31............25.........Bradley Spencer.............M......... 9....... 29:59.3 32............26.........Jonathan Benson...........M........ 11...... 30:06.9 33.............7..........Emily McCauslin............ F......... 11...... 30:17.0 34............27.........Dominik Quiroz..............M......... 9....... 30:44.0 35............28.........Eric Weza.......................M......... 7....... 31:04.9 36.............8..........Olivia Colonna................ F.......... 9....... 31:26.1 37............29.........Taylor Kopman...............M......... 9....... 31:45.7 38............30.........Shawn Swendsen..........M........ 13...... 32:00.4 39............31.........Joshua Bernardo...........M......... 7....... 32:05.1 40.............9..........Lily McKnight................ F......... 12...... 32:10.9 41............10.........Niccol Obcemea............. F......... 10...... 32:41.2 42............11.........Natalie Rhoads............... F.......... 6....... 32:56.1

The kids lining up for the start of the Long Dogger’s Kids’ Marathon show the same emotions that you’d see at the start of an adult race!

43............32.........Aidan Cook....................M......... 9....... 33:03.4 44............12.........Natalie Pearson-Sikardi. F.......... 9....... 33:10.8 45............13.........Alicia Austin................... F......... 13...... 33:13.2 46............14.........Kelly Chase.................... F......... 11...... 33:19.5 47............33.........Hayden Knight...............M........ 10...... 33:40.2 48............34.........Zachary Engel................M......... 8....... 33:51.2 49............35.........Devon Smith..................M........ 12...... 33:52.0 50............36.........Owen Deao....................M........ 11...... 34:36.8 51............37.........Spencer Collins..............M........ 12...... 34:36.8 52............38.........Ben Steger.....................M......... 9....... 34:41.1 53............39.........Makana Sierra................M........ 10...... 34:46.7 54............40.........Cole Johnston................M......... 8....... 34:57.4 55............41.........Dayton Law....................M......... 9....... 34:57.4 56............42.........Hunter Law....................M........ 11...... 35:01.6 57............43.........Skylar LaLonde-Kutz......M........ 12...... 35:18.0 58............15.........Gwyneth Schumacher.... F.......... 8....... 35:46.2 59............16.........Sierra Crowe.................. F.......... 9....... 36:06.7 60............17.........Niara Gordon................. F.......... 7....... 36:31.0 61............44.........Michael David Catacutan.M........ 6....... 36:36.4 62............45.........Hunter Baaske...............M......... 8....... 36:45.7 63............18.........Ashlee Fritz.................... F......... 12...... 36:55.1 64............19.........Rory McKinnon.............. F.......... 8....... 37:04.3 65............20.........Jazlyn Dawson............... F.......... 7....... 37:06.7 66............21.........Sydney Fortier............... F......... 11...... 37:24.4 67............22.........Bayle Fritz...................... F.......... 9....... 37:32.2 68............46.........Alex Foroglou................M........ 11...... 38:32.9 69............47.........Patrick Colonna.............M........ 12...... 39:21.0 70............23.........Destiny Cruz.................. F.......... 8....... 39:55.8 71............48.........Gage Barnett..................M......... 9....... 39:59.7 72............49.........Spencer Hensley............M........ 10...... 41:00.2 73............50.........Elijah Maltbie.................M......... 9....... 41:11.9 74............51.........Alex Pollan.....................M......... 6....... 41:17.6 75............24.........Delainna Morel............... F.......... 6....... 41:25.9 76............25.........Kiera Chase.................... F......... 10...... 41:50.9 77............26.........Erin Ward....................... F......... 11...... 42:09.5 78............27.........Katie Housewright......... F......... 10...... 42:11.4 79............28.........Abbigail Hansen............. F.......... 9....... 42:28.6 80............29.........Ashley Anderson............ F......... 11...... 44:16.0 81............30.........April Anderson............... F......... 11...... 44:16.5 82............31.........Victoria Harness............ F......... 10...... 48:54.7 83............32.........Valentina Harness.......... F......... 10...... 51:24.5 84............33.........Paige Chase................... F.......... 8....... 51:48.0

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Orthotics and the Runner By Richard C. Wilson, DPM, Melbourne Podiatry Associates

“Inexpensive Customized Sports Orthotics!” This ad in the paper caught Jennifer’s eye. Tired of chronic foot pain and uncertain of what to do, she went to the Happy Toes Store that ran the ad. After a high pressure sales pitch, two minutes of standing on a “pressure force platform”, and a $250.00 charge, Jennifer walked out with her “customized running orthotics”. Unable to tolerate wearing them, she threw them into a closet, where they sit today. This story happens all over the country on a daily basis. Everyone nowadays has heard of “orthotics”, and everyone wants to sell them. What is an “orthotic”? Actually, the term “orthotic” is used incorrectly, as it is an adjective instead of a noun. The proper term is “orthotic device” or “orthosis”. The word “orthosis” (plural “orthoses”) is from the Greek word “orthos”, meaning “straight”. An orthosis is defined as an external device that prevents or assists the movement of the spine or a limb. Thus, by definition, a foot orthosis is a device that limits or controls foot motion. Because everyone uses the term “orthotic” instead of “orthosis”, albeit incorrectly, I will use this term in this article for the sake of simplicity. There are hundreds of types of foot orthotics available today. They can be categorized as “over the counter” (OTC) devices available without a prescription, and “custom orthotics”, which are obtained from a doctor with a prescription. They can also be categorized as “accommodative” and “functional”. Accommodative orthotics are used to accommodate an existing foot structure or problem, or to relieve pain without attempting to change the foot’s function. A good example of this would be a soft insole that provides shock absorption. A functional orthotic attempts to reposition a portion of the foot to change its function. True functional orthotics are usually prescription devices. Podiatrists prescribe orthotics for numerous foot conditions. For example, functional orthotics called “gait plates” are prescribed for children to treat gait abnormalities such as in-toeing, out-toeing, and severe flatfoot. Accommodative orthotics of soft materials are often prescribed for diabetic patients to relieve pressure points, and for rheumatoid arthritic patients with painful foot joints.

Orthotics of various types are used extensively in sports medicine for a variety of conditions. Although some conditions of poor shock absorption such as shin splints, metatarsalgia, and heel bruising respond to soft, often OTC orthotics, most sports related conditions require a functional orthotic. Most functional orthotics are made from a family of plastics called polyolefins. Orthotics made from these materials can range in thickness from 1/8 to ¼ inch, and can be very flexible to very rigid. Often, softer top covers are added, as are layers of shock absorbing materials in a composite fashion. The proper prescribing process of a custom functional orthotic involves several steps. First, your podiatrist will examine joint range of motion of the foot and ankle. The purpose of this is to evaluate possible laxity or limitation of joint motion. Next, examination of muscle strength will be done to determine tightness or weakness, and how this contributes to the biomechanics of the foot. After the examination, a nonweight-

Orthotic therapy, if properly utilized, is a useful modality that can benefit runners with a variety of conditions.

bearing neutral position plaster cast is taken of the foot. This cast is sent to a laboratory with a detailed prescription of specifications that your doctor requires. The laboratory then creates the orthotic and returns it to your doctor’s office. As can be seen, the manufacturer of a custom functional orthotic is a complex continues on page 15

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Sodium, Muscle Cramps and Sweat Losses: Tips for Sweaty Athletes by Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD

We’ve all heard the stories about marathoners and soldiers who have died due to consuming too much water. Clearly, overhydration can be as dangerous to your health as underhydration. So what does a sweaty athlete need to know about staying adequately hydrated without stomach sloshing? Dr. Timothy Noakes' book Waterlogged: The Serious Problem of Overhydration in Endurance Sports is an interesting yet controversial resource that addresses that question. According to Dr. Noakes, the sports drink industry has effectively marketed a positive image (successful athletes) despite having an overhyped product (salted sugar-water). Noakes believes the sports drink industry has brainwashed athletes to overhydrate—and this has created life-threatening problems. For example, between 1983 and 1998, more than 700 cases of exercise-induced hyponatremia (overhydration that leads to low blood sodium, brain swelling, coma, and even death) were documented in the Gatorade-sponsored Ironman Hawaii Triathlon. The participants had been encouraged to drink copiously. Did that advice backfire? For the Comrades Marathon, participants were told to drink according to thirst. Race organizers placed aid stations every 5 km (3 miles) and cases of hyponatermia dropped.

Orthotics and the Runner multi-step process. The difference between a custom functional orthotic and some device made by standing on a platform or in a “measuring box” in a retail store is obvious. The results obtained from the two different devices are also obvious. I am not opposed to a runner trying an inexpensive device before seeking a custom orthotic. Some minor conditions can be effectively treated by readily available OTC devices. I would not recommend spending over $50.00 for such a device. If such a device doesn’t help, then one should consider a custom orthotic. Custom orthotics are generally not covered by health insurance plans. However, they are covered by health savings plans and

The information in Waterlogged challenges the theory drink before you get thirsty. Noakes believes elite athletes who become champions can tolerate significant sweat loss without untolerable thirst. He contends the associated weight lost via sweating enhances performance. Others question if those athletes could run better if better hydrated! Below are a few droplets of less-controversial hydration information to help you quench your thirst, perform well, and stay out of the medical tent when you are doing extended exercise in hot weather. n Our bodies can deal with transient underhydration that lasts from 4 to 8 hours. In contrast, chronic dehydration leads to health issues—such as happens when elderly people are trapped in hot apartments during a heatwave. n Most athletes feel thirsty at about 2% dehydration. At that point, they'll start looking for water. Ultrarunners can maintain performance at 3% dehydration. (To determine your percent dehydration, weigh yourself naked before and after your workout. A one-pound drop equates to a loss of 16-ounces of sweat; 2% dehydration equates to a 3 pound sweat loss for a 150-lb. person.) n Thirst is a powerful fluid regulator. Noakes disapproves of the advice to drink before you

Dr. Timothy Noakes’ book Waterlogged: The Serious Problem of Overhydration in Endurance Sports is an interesting yet controversial resource that addresses athletic hydration.

are thirsty because that can create problems with overhydration. Yet, others contend drinking on a schedule can help endurance athletes maintain proper hydration, as long as they do continues on page 16

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health savings accounts. As previously mentioned, the recommendation for an orthotic is made by your podiatrist after a thorough examination reveals a condition that would benefit from one. In my sports medicine practice, I use custom orthotics primarily for chronic plantar fasciitis, medial knee pain, severe pronation or supination, and to off-load the forefoot in severe metatarsalgia and pes cavus feet. Frequently, I will recommend an OTC device first, reserving the custom orthotic for the more severe or resistant cases. In summary, orthotic therapy, if properly utilized, is a useful modality that can benefit runners with a variety of conditions. According to the American Academy of Podiatric

Sports Medicine, “Successful orthotic therapy should always include an orthotic device that is effective in reducing or eliminating symptoms and is comfortable to wear”. 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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not aggressively overhydrate but rather replace fluids according to their sweat losses (as learned during training via pre-post exercise weigh-ins). n Exercise-induced hyponatremia (low blood sodium) occurs when athletes drink excessively during prolonged exercise. It can also occur when even dehydrated endurance athletes lose significant amounts of sodium in sweat. Data from 669 ultramarathoners indicates 15% experienced low blood sodium. Of those, 24% were overhydrated, 36% were dehydrated, and the rest were in fluid balance (but not sodium balance) (1). n The amount of sodium lost in sweat varies from person to person. Some people are salty sweaters. Athletes accustomed to exercising in the heat retain more sodium than unacclimatized athletes. (Compare the saltiness of your sweat on first hot day of spring vs. in the fall.)

n Athletes lose relatively more water than sodium, so under standard conditions, the blood sodium level can actually increase during exercise (unless you overhydrate). But with abnormally high sodium high losses, such as during an ultramarathon, blood sodium can be low even in a dehydrated athlete. Hence, sodium replacement can be a wise idea. n The amount of sodium in a sports drink is small—and unable to counter the dilution of body fluids that occurs with over- drinking. The 220 mg of sodium in 16 ounces of Gatorade is far less than ~1000 mg sodium in 16 ounces of sweat loss. n Noakes says evidence is lacking to prove that athletes who cramp have low serum sodium or are more dehydrated than noncrampers. He suggests muscle cramps are related to fatigue, not sodium deficiency. If sodium deficiency was the problem, wouldn't the entire body cramp, not just one muscle? n Exercise-induced muscle cramps occur in muscles that perform repetitive contractions. Athletes who get cramps tend to be those who do high intensity exercise, as well as those who have a history of cramping. Note: Many exercise scientists believe there are two types of muscle cramps: some related to fatigue, others related to sodium imbalance. The science of cramping lacks a clear consensus! n Stopping exercise to stretch resolves muscles cramping. (Stretching also resolves nocturnal cramps.) n A 2.5 oz. mouthful of (salty) pickle juice has been shown to alleviate muscle cramping within 90 seconds of drinking the pickle juice. This rapid benefit is unlikely due to changes in blood sodium levels—too quick! Noakes speculates drinking the (acidic) pickle juice triggers a reflex in the throat that lessens or stops the cramps. n An athlete who collapses after the finish line is most likely experiencing blood pressure changes—not severe dehydration. When exercise stops, the heart stops pumping enough blood to the brain; the athlete collapses. Noakes advises to quickly raise the athlete’s feet and pelvis above the level of their heart. This aids the return of blood to the heart and rapidly corrects the situation—without any IV fluids. So what’s a sweaty endurance athlete supposed to do during prolonged exercise? Learn your sweat rate and drink accordingly. If fluid in your stomach starts “sloshing”, stop

Thirst is a powerful fluid regulator. Most athletes feel thirsty at about 2% dehydration. To determine your percent dehydration, weigh yourself naked before and after your workout. A one-pound drop equates to a loss of 16-ounces of sweat.

drinking! The body can absorb about 600 to 1,000 ml/hour (women/ men). Adding carbohydrates and sodium to the water enhances fluid absorption as well as palatability and performance. Consuming “real” foods (salty pretzels, pickles, chicken broth, ham-cheesemustard wrap) during ultraendurance events can do a fine job of providing needed electrolytes. Just don’t get too aggressive with water or sodium intake—and have fun! 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.

The amount of sodium in a sports drink is small – and unable to counter the dilution of body fluids that occurs with over-drinking. The 200 mf of sodium in 16 ounces of Gatorade is far less than ~1,000 mg sodium in 16 ounces of sweat loss.

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How Old in Human Years? by Patti Sponsler

As Zippy the Gecko and his Run for the Gecko Hawaiian Luau 5K turn 10-years-old on May 11, one has to wonder how old Zippy would be in human years? The friendly Running Zone Mascot con tinues to exude charming graciousness and is offering quite the party to celebrate his big day! The fun will begin at the Brevard Community College Wickham Park Pavilion as the 10th annual race kicks off at 7:15. Special commemorative beach towels will be given to all finishers and then it’s off to the luau where partygoers will be treated to dancing hula girls and a Hawaiian breakfast catered by Pizza Gallery & Grill. Stick around for the awards ceremony for your chance to win a new surfboard from Longboard House in Indialantic. Parents with small children will appreciate the free child care offered during the race and afterward their tiny tots can burn off some of their energy during the Kids’ Run with Zippy himself.

At 10-years-young, Zippy the Running Zone Gecko still enjoys trotting with the tiny tots at each of the Running Zone Foundation events.

For those into serious speed, this is your last chance to earn points in the 2013-14 Running Zone Foundation Race Series for a piece of the $10,000 awards purse! The day won’t end there. Cross over Wickham to Running Zone and help them celebrate their 10-year anniversary! You’ll receive 20% off of most items in the shop plus and additional 20% off of all sale items. Long Doggers will be cooking up

Melbourne’s Matt Mahoney took second in his age group at the inaugural 2004 Run for the Gecko Hawaiian Luau 5K and has run the race eight of the previous nine years, taking first in his age group two times. Here, he is shown accepting his third place award at the 2012 event.

hamburgers and hotdogs between noon and 3 p.m. and you’ll have a shot at more giveaways including a 32” LCD TV, Go Pro Camera, free pair of shoes or free entry into next season’s Series events and the Gecko Club. Complete race information and registration is available at http://www.runningzone. com/series/news/360 continues on page 18

12:00-3:00pm Long Doggers hamburgers & hot dogs 11:00am, 1:00, Giveaway prizes 3:00 & 5:00pm (no need to be present to win) 11:00am Free pair of shoes up to $100 retail value

All Run for the Gecko Hawaiian Luau 5K finishers will receive this commemorative beach towel with all of the logos from 10 years!

1:00pm 3:00pm 5:00pm

Free entry into the Running Zone Foundation Race Series 2013-2014 & free membership to Gecko Club Go Pro Camera Free 32” LCD TV!

Running Zone, 3696 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935 • 321-751-8890

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The Race that Started it All by Patti Sponsler

Nine Years of Gecko 5K Champions Year

running the past 10 years you really can’t put it into words. It’s like trying to explain to someone about your summer vacation. They just wont get it if they didn’t experience it. Those of us inside Brevard who see it everyday get it, but if you aren’t familiar with Brevard running, you wouldn’t understand. I have been a Space Coast runner for 25 years now with over 700 races, and at no time has Brevard running been near the level as Running Zone has taken it to now.” Anne Doerflein: Ann completed the 2004 Run for the Gecko in 27:36, winning the 5054 women’s age group. Today Anne is an RN who, at 61, continues to race well. “Running Zone has nurtured the running community for the last 10 years. The professional help in the store, the many races they run, the clinics they hold and the kindness of Don and Denise (Piercy) have encouraged so many runners to enjoy this sport and have fun. We are truly blessed to have such a wonderful store is this area.” Matt Mahoney: completed the 2004 Run for the Gecko in 19:55, placing second in the male 45-49 division. At 57, Matt is a technology strategist at Ocarina Networks, and still earns one of the top three age group spots at most of the races he enters ranging from 3K to 100 miles. “I think Running Zone has been great for the running community. They always put on a quality race with accurate timing and results posted right away. When someone asks me

Anne Doerflein receives her award for winning the 55-59 age group in 25:32 at the Run for the Gecko Hawaiian Luau 5K in 2011.

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2004 Austin Joiner........15:36................ Kayla Hale........................... 19:11 2005 Nate Taylor.........16:02................. Kayla Hale........................... 19:15 2006 Austin Joiner........15:33................. Kayla Hale........................... 17:58 2007 Sean Blaney........15:29*............... Kayla Hale........................... 17:46 2008 Chris Rego..........16:22................ Jessica Crate........................ 17:38 2009 Chris Rego..........16:21................ Tracy Smith-Dutra.................. 19:26 2010 Vince Poczekajlo...16:49................. Jessica Crate........................ 17:52 2011 Peter Clusener......16:44................ Jessica Crate........................ 17:53 2012 Peter Clusener......16:19................ Angela Cobb...................... 17:24* . *Course Record

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When Don and Denise Piercy open Running Zone ten years ago, they had no idea how much of an impact they would make to the fitness community. We asked a few people who ran the original Run for the Gecko Hawaiian Luau what they think Running Zone has brought to the table. Below are their responses. Carol Ball: completed the 2004 Run for the Gecko in 21:56, winning the 45-49 age group. Today Carol is the President of Space Coast Runners and a Running Zone (New Balance store) employee. At 56-years old and in spite of chronic knee pain, Carol still usually earns one of the top three age group spots in local road races. “Running Zone has turned running races in Brevard County into a party with the upbeat atmosphere, fun giveaways, costumes, and unique awards. They draw people of all ages and abilities because it is always FUN! The biggest change, though, has been the Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon. It is a great community event!” Stephanie Bird: completed the 2004 Run for the Gecko in 22:15 to earn third place in the 12-14 age group. Today, 22-year-old Stephanie lives and works in Colorado Springs as an Acquisition and Retention Coordinator for USA Triathlon. “Running Zone has enabled the growth of the running community in Brevard County. It has opened up opportunities for both new and experienced runners to train and race in a fun/friendly environment.” Doug Butler: completed the 2004 Run for the Gecko in 16:29, placing second overall. Today Doug teaches and coaches crosscountry and track for Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy and owns the running camp Set Goals, Not Limits. At 51, Doug still captures a top-ten spot in most of the races he runs. “Wow, how time has flown by. I do remember that (first Running Zone) race very well. I had a couple of my young guns that day and that second place was a long distance from young Austin Joiner nearly a minute ahead of me. He was only 16 but already running mid- 15s. I ran side-by-side with little Kyle Cooke who was about in 8th grade and ran a 16:36 that day. Both went on the have great high school careers for me. Running Zone has brought so much to

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The innagural Run for the Gecko logo in 2004.

about how to organize a race I tell them to go to Running Zone and let them do all the work. It is nice to have clocks at the miles splits; have printed results updated every five to 10 minutes as runners are still coming in; have chip-timed starts and free finish line photos in many cases. They have been very successful in getting 500 to 1,000+ runners to show up, something you rarely saw around here before. One of their innovations is realizing that there were a lot of people who prefer shorter distances like 3K or two miles. Their Series has nothing longer than 5K. I sometimes prefer longer races, so it is good to see them timing Space Coast Marathon including splits at 10K, half and 20 miles. ”

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The Little Gecko Who Did! by Patti Sponsler

When Don and Denise Piercy opened Running Zone in May of 2003, no one could have guessed that the bottom was about to fall out of the economy. While many businesses, large and small, shed employees, pared down square footage or closed, Running Zone thrived and as they did, our local community was greatly enriched both physically and financially. Below are some amazing fast facts about what they’ve accomplished as well as the Roving Gecko Reporter’s interview with the Piercys about their 10-year journey.

Fast Facts: 10-year Running Zone history

Denise and Don Piercy opened Running Zone in 2003. In spite of the Great Recession, the organization has thrived, and as it did, the local community was greatly enriched both physically and financially.

n The Running Zone umbrella now includes the store, Running Zone Foundation and Running Zone Race Management. Corporate 5K walk and run. This year 712 emn Today employs 30 individuals. ployees from 47 local company teams crossed n Sponsors the fun-themed, family-oriented seven-event Running Zone Race Series offering the finish line. an unprecedented $10K prize purse. All totaled, Roving Gecko Reporter’s Interview their Series events average ~1,000 participants. n Running Zone Foundation has donated with Don and Denise Piercy $.243M in race proceeds to local charitable and RGR: Wow-ten years already! It sounds cliché, not-for-profit organizations. but it really does seem like just yesterday that n Running Zone Race Management directs you opened Running Zone! Has time gone by an additional 55 events for other organizations that swiftly for you, as well? working to raise money for charitable causes. Running Zone: Yes, crazy that it has been 10 n The Economic Impact study for the Space years. On the other hand, it seems like a lifetime Coast Office of Tourism showed that the ago that we were in our previous life before RZ. 2012 Space Coast Marathon and Half generRGR: It takes a lot of guts to leave ated $1.055M into the local secure jobs to open a new business. economy. What did you do in your non-Gecko n 18,300 individuals now sublives and what was the process that scribe to the monthly Running led to Brevard’s only running, walkZone newsletter, The Starting ing and triathlon specialty store? Line. Running Zone: Don always n Running Zone's growth has wanted his own business. He was a forced them to move twice CPA and CFO of a large company. I already to larger accommodaThe Running Zone Founda- was an RN working in surgery parttions. time. When Don’s position moved tion, established in xxx, n Running Zone Foundation's has donated $.243M in to Atlanta, we made the decision to School Participation program to race proceeds to local stay here in Brevard County and decharitable and not-for-profit cided at that time, we were going to get kids moving has helped to draw hundreds of kids, 14 and un- organizations. open our own business. We looked der, to their Race Series starting at a lot of different types of busilines. (The Jingle Bell 2-miler, nesses but kept coming back to the alone, pulled in more than 400). Last month they idea of a running store in Melbourne. We both also launched the first 'kids only' road race, the had been running our whole lives and always Long Dogger's Kids' Marathon (2.62 miles) and enjoyed it so it seemed like a good fit for us. Half-Marathon (1.31 miles). 322 kids participat- RGR: What was your original driving motied, including 84 children who ran in both races vation for your business and how (if) has it to earn the 'Double Dog Dare' medal. changed and evolved? n Running Zone Foundation partners with local Running Zone: We wanted to own a busicorporations to help get employees exercise ness that promoted health and fitness so owning through the free Fit n' Fun training program a running store seemed perfect. Over the years, which culminates in the annual Florida Today the expansion into our race management com-

pany was not something we originally planned but it turned out to be a great compliment to the running store and just as much fun! RGR: Where did the idea of Zippy the Gecko mascot come from? Running Zone: Don came up with that one a year after we opened. It was fun getting Zippy made. As we became more involved in the races, Don thought it would be fun to have a mascot for our kids’ runs and to help with the awards. It also helped us brand our logo and store. RGR: Running Zone and our area have faced some serious business challenges - the 2004 hurricanes and the Great Recession, just to mention two. In spite of those challenges, you have had to move twice to increase your square footage; race attendance has continued to grow; your sponsorship partnerships have increased and your charitable contribution to Brevard county non-profits continue to grow - what do you think has helped you remain positive and successful? Running Zone: When you are passionate about something, it is easy to stay positive. I haven’t worked since we opened our business 10 years ago. (Don talking) This is FUN! I think some of our success is based on the fact that every decision we make is to try and improve the customer experience or the participant experience. Our philosophy has always been to conduct business ethically and honestly and to do what is right for each customer. Regarding the events, keeping the distances shorter (no longer than a 5K) reduces the intimidation faccontinues on page 20

Every year, Running Zone Foundation produces a 3K run/walk at the Brevard Zoo and all proceeds are donated to the Zoo. One of Denise Piercy’s favorite contributions was the $7,500 donated from the 2010 Rhino Romp to help build a shade area to protect the delicate skin of the lumbering and loveable animals. In the photo, Piercy presents Michelle Smurl, Brevard Zoo Director of Animal Services and Conservation, with the check.

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The Little Gecko Who Did! tor and allows for fun for the entire family. As the participation has increased for our events, the donation to the designated local beneficiary also increases. RGR: It probably doesn’t seem like much when you’re immersed in the day-to-day aspects of running a business but when I looked at all that had been created, contributed and accomplished in ten years, I was astounded. What do you feel have been your biggest accomplishments so far? Running Zone: We are very proud of establishing Running Zone Foundation and the events that are part of the foundation. Our entire team works so hard on these events and when we receive good feedback (most of the time ), it makes all of the effort worthwhile. RGR: In spite of the Great Recession, your race participation numbers continue to grow. Why do you think that is? Running Zone: I think it is because we try so hard to make each event a fun experience for anyone that wants to participate. RGR: You began adding School Participation and Corporate Competition to your Series races in 2007 and 2008. Those numbers have grown to the point where you added a separate Corporate 5K race and the Long Dogger's Kids' Half-Marathon (1.31-miles) and Marathon (2.62) events. What do you think the benefits are of a separate Corporate event and the Kids' only events? Running Zone: Having two separate events, each targeted towards a specific audience allows us to focus specifically on each group. Working with the various companies, primarily through their HR dept and/or their wellness programs, allows us to increase awareness of all of the benefits of exercise to both the company and their employees. If the trend continues, the Corporate 5k should continue to grow for many years. Improving teamwork and camaraderie is the goal of our Corporate 5K. Each year we continue to see more first time walkers at our Corporate 5K so this is exciting. It also gives each employee a great chance to have pride in their company with their co-workers. I think everyone sees the benefit in that. The kid’s event was a huge success this year. We were so thrilled with how it went. Whenever we have a first year event, we are so worried going into it, hoping everything works out like we planned. This was it! It went so well! We can’t wait for next year. Parents participated with their kids and the kids had such a great time! Our hope is to introduce exercise to children at a young age and show them how much fun it can be

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After Running Zone introduced the space theme to Space Coast Marathon, Runners World Magazine dubbed the event both ‘the race of the month’ and later, ‘the race with the best schwag’. In 2012, alone, the Space Coast Marathon and Half-Marathon generated $1.055M in the local economy.

to participate so it becomes a life long life style and choice everyday. RGR: Running Zone began partnering with SCR when you picked up title sponsorship in 2003 and then took over race management in 2005. The race(s) have grown so dramatically under your management that you now have to cap the event(s). What do you think contributed to this amazing ? Running Zone: It all started when Don had the awesome idea of adding the space theme! I’ll never forget it. We were sitting at the kitchen table and he blurts it all out, including starting the race with the countdown to launch of a shuttle on a Jumbotron. Brevard County is probably best known for the Space Program and our beautiful beaches and the Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon highlight both of our county’s best features. In addition to the Space theme, I think the race continues to grow because we offer large marathon amenities while still maintaining an intimate experience for each participant. This year, with the addition of the Big Bang Series, we capped the race because we knew everyone would want to get in for the 5-year series. It has been received very well and our registration is already 1/3 full. We have never had this many registrations at this early date. RGR: Running Zone Foundation has contributed ~$.250M from race proceeds to the community - where do you see those monies making a difference? Running Zone: All of the beneficiaries have been local non-profit organizations, mostly within Brevard County. There

are so many unbelievable organizations helping residents in our county and being able to help with the funding of some of these organizations, is very rewarding. In particular, one of my favorites is a new shade area that was built at the zoo for the rhinos when we did the Rhino Romp a couple of years ago. Rhinos need shade too! RGR: You opened a second retail store - New Balance - a couple of years ago. Do you find a lot of synergy and/or differences between the way you run both stores? Running Zone: Yes, they compliment each other very well. We carry many other types of footwear at our NB store that we don’t have at RZ. Now we can serve customers better by being able to offer other footwear besides just running and walking shoes. RGR: When you look over these past ten years, of what are you most proud? Running Zone: It is so great to see how many running and walking events there are in the county and how many people are now attending these events. We hope we have had some part in helping to improve fitness and exercise in our county. RGR: Do you have any 'stand-out' memories, good or bad, about the last ten years? Running Zone: The hurricanes in 2004 were very memorable. Staying up all night soaking up lots and lots of water in the front of the store so the inventory wasn’t damaged was something I will never forget. Both Denise and I have both been approached occasionally over the years with people thanking us for helping them get started with exercising and this is what makes what we do everyday worthwhile. RGR: As successful small-business owners, what would be your best three pieces of advice for others considering opening their own business? Running Zone: Open a business that compliments what you like to do. Know that you are going to be focused on the business most of the time (day and night) and you will get out of it what you put into it. RGR: Where do you see Running Zone, Running Zone Foundation and Running Zone Race Management in five and ten years? Running Zone: With the alarming trend our country’s overweight and obesity epidemic, our goal will be to try to reverse the trend here locally. RGR: If you could go back in time ten years and tell yourself something that you didn’t know then but do know today, what would that be? Running Zone: You should have opened 10 years earlier!

Happy 10th Anniversary to Running Zone and the Run for the Gecko Hawaiian Luau 5k

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Beyond Brevard's Borders by Patti Sponsler

While it’s easy to keep tabs on the local race scene by scrolling through the race results posted at RunningZone.com, we also like to congratulate our local athletes who have worked hard to accomplish race goals beyond Brevard’s Borders.

Melbourne’s Pam Maxwell and Brad Cody took first and second in their respective age groups at Ironman 70.3 Texas in Galveston on April 7.

April 7: Ironman 70.3 Texas, Galveston, TX

They came, they raced, they kicked some butt at Ironman 70.3 in Galveston on April 7. Four locals flew to the big state to test their early season fitness and passed with flying colors. Check out their times and places below for the 1.2-mile swim; 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile run. Congratulations to Brad Cody, 52, Melbourne, 2nd 50-54, 4:35:51; Brad Daszynski, 31, Melbourne, 4th 30-34, 4:36:27; John Hardos, 63, Rockledge, 4th 60-64, 5:58:26; Pam Maxwell, 48, Melbourne, 1st 45-49, 4:51:16.

As locals Angela Wells and John Ouweleen posed for a photo at the expo prior to the Boston Marathon, they had no idea that the race would be forever changed by a pair of deranged men who detonated two bombs near the finish line.

April 15: Boston Marathon, Boston, MA

Normally we would use the words ‘historic’ or ‘iconic’ to describe the Boston Marathon but somehow the words now seem to be defined by the devastating bombings as opposed to the rich tradition of this race or the enormity of what it means to qualify to run there. We feel that the homicidal cowards who planted those bombs would, in a sense, win, if we chose not to celebrate the accomplishments of those who participated in the 117th running of the Boston Marathon. Many of our locals re-qualified again to compete in the 118th running next year – no easy task on the deceptive and undulating course. And, how many 72-year-olds do you know who can run this course in 3:23:52? Our own John ‘Johnny O’ Ouweleen did just that, taking second place in his age group. Ouweleen, who finished behind Columbia’s Hernan Barreneche, was more than 15 minutes ahead of the next American finisher. His finish just goes to show that ‘Johnny O’ is the right guy to currently reign as the USATF age group champion in both the marathon and half marathon distance. CONGRATULATIONS to all of those who began the April 15th journey in Hopkinton including Chiqui Behymer, 48, Titusville, stopped by officials at 25.5 miles due to bomb detonations around the corner on Boylston Street; Christine Kennedy, 47, Mims, did not go up this year due to job change. Christine has re-qualified for next year with an even faster time; Dude Kerley, 60, Satellite Beach, 4:02:59; Brian Lail, 44, Melbourne, BQ, 3:05:58; Chris Loines, 46, Merritt Island, BQ, 3:18:17; John ‘Johnny O’ Ouweleen, 72, Sebastian, BQ, 2nd 70-74, 3:23:52; James Shaffer, 46, Viera, did not start due to recent back surgery; David Taurasi, 49, Titusville, 3:39:43; Cheng Ten, 41, Melbourne, BQ, 3:36:21; Angela Wells, 47, Merritt IslandBQ, 3:33:31.

April 20: Lake Minneola Half-Marathon, Clermont, FL

When Rockledge’s Kimberly Prosser toed the line of the Orange Blossom HalfMarathon in Tavares on March 3, the 45-yearold Director of Brevard County Emergency

Harry and Kim Prosser celebrate their new personal best times and age group finishes at the Lake Minneola Half Marathon in Clermont on April 20. Harry won the 40-44 age group in 1:38:43 while Kimberly took second in the 45-49 division in 1:56:43.

Management was ready to break two hours. After finishing in 2:03 and then learning the course had been long, Prosser was optimistic that she’d meet her goal the following month at the Lake Minneola Half. On April 20, Prosser exceeded her own expectations as she crossed the line in 1:56:43, earning a seven-minute PR and taking 2nd in the 45-49 age group. And, making her morning all the sweeter, Kimberly’s husband, Harry, won the 40-44 age group with his PR 1:38:43 finish. Congratulations to the Prossers and all of our locals including Thaddeus Callahan, 31, Titusville, 2:29:52; Joel Fenalson, 39, Patrick Air Force Base, 2nd 35-39, 1:31:56; Christine Hetzel, 32, Cocoa, 2:12:30; Brette Karas, 32, Satellite Beach, 1:46:45; Daniel Kirk, 37, Indialantic, 1:40:34; Gary Letchworth, 51, Indialantic, 3:10:14; Janet Letchworth, 52, Titusville, 2:32:08; Becky Martin, 49, Titusville, 2:08:22; Nan Pond, 26, Cape Canaveral, 1:43:25; Harry Prosser, 44, Rockledge, 1st 4044, 1:38:43; Kimberly Prosser, 45, Rockledge, 2nd 45-49, PR, 1:56:43; Monique Skates, 30, Patrick Air Force Base, 1:49:22; Charlotte Walters, 33, Rockledge, 1:54:46; Daniel Wentworth, 32, Titusville, 2:31:22; Nancy Wingo, 59, Rockledge, 2:06:25.

April 27: Singer Island Half-Marathon, Riviera Beach, FL

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Viera’s Shane Streufert earned the overall victory at the Singer Island Half Marathon on April 27. His 1:20:33 win was more than six minutes faster than the second place finisher.

1:20:33, more than six minutes ahead of the rest of the field. Congratulations to all of our local finishers including Mike Acosta, 35, Rockledge, 1:47:42; Susie Meltzer, 49, Melbourne, OA Female Master (4th female OA), 1:39:21; Brittany Streufert, 40, Viera, 2nd 40-44, 1:50:24; Shane Streufert, 41, Viera, 1st OA, 1:20:33.

April 28: St. Anthony’s Triathlon (.93/24.8/6.2), St. Petersburg, FL

Jesse Hall's pre-race breakfast of chocolatedipped bacon prior to yesterday’s St. Anthony’s triathlon seemed a bit unusual for someone who was about to embark a .93 open

Melbourne’s Brad Daszynski leaves T1 during St. Anthony’s triathlon on April 28. The 31-year-old Melbourne software engineer races in the elite amateur division and turned in Brevard’s fastest finish of 1:59:53.

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water swim in Tampa Bay; tackle a technically tough 24.8-mile bike race through the neighborhood and downtown streets of St. Petersburg and then run a warm and humid 6.2 miles. But maybe the Indialantic owner of INI Productions is on to something! Germany’s Jan Frodeno, who took yesterday’s overall race win in 1:47:05, shared a similar nutritional strategy during a post-race press conference. “I downed a whole cheesecake this morn ing and I reckon it fueled me through,” said the 2008 Olympic Triathlon gold medalist. While carbs and fat helped Frodeno to the top spot, raw emotion fueled the 1:57:10 women’s victory for Alicia Kay. “I just really used the survivor’s will to survive as my inspiration today,” said the Clermont pro who raced with the words ‘Boston Strong’ inked on both legs to honor her mother-in-law who crossed her 25th Boston Marathon finish line just 90 seconds before the first bomb went off. Since the April 15 tragedy, race directors worldwide have tightened security and paid tribute to those injured or killed and to all of the heroes who stayed or came to help. St. Anthony’s did likewise and prior to race start a moment of silence was held as a bagpipe rendition of Amazing Grace toned somberly. At 6:50 a.m., the first of 28 swim waves –which included more than 3,500 athletes from 44 states and 23 countries - charged into the disjointed froth being churned up by 15 mph winds. After the pro heats went off, the 1.5K swim was shortened to 750 meters for the amateur elites and age groupers. “They were being safe,” said Satellite

Merritt Island’s Theresa Miller, Christy Zieres and Loran Serwin get ready to start their volunteer duties at the Meek and Mighty kids’ triathlon – a part of the St. Anthony’s weekend - the day before racing St. Anthony’s.

Beaches Cathy Friedel. “They didn’t want drownings or heart attacks. I would have liked to have the whole swim because that is one of my strong points.” Not that the shorter swim really hurt her, though. After the top two in the women’s 50-54 age group were pulled out for Master’s awards, Friedel was given the age group victory. “I was happy because I had a really good run in the heat,” said Friedel, whose secondto-the-last wave start didn’t put her on the run course until after 10 a.m. “I dropped my time from last year’s run by two and a half minutes.” Friedel, who is coached by Virginia’s Debi Weber Bernardes, has gained incredible endurance and speed adhering to Bernardes heart-rate tutelage. “I am so much faster this year,” said Friedel, who jams her training between the demands of her full-time job and five chilcontinues on page 23

Some of the River Road Gang crew celebrate after completing St. Anthony’s Triathlon in St. Petersburg on April 28. From left to right are Linda Cowart, Cyndi Bergs, Theresa Miller, Suzie Enlow, Christy Zieres and Becca Skillen.

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Locals (left to right) Lisa Saturday, Melissa Isenman, Julio Castillo and Jesse Hall strike a pose before their wave starts at St. Anthony’s triathlon on April 28.

dren. “I’ve finally graduated from zone one and can do a little bit of speed work now.” Friedel, who is now focusing on the June 9 EagleMan 70.3 – a Kona qualifier – was not the only local to bring home St. Anthony’s top ten awards and shwag. Christy Zieres, grabbed her third straight Athena victory in 2:42:07. The Merritt Island high school English teacher and swim coach has placed in the top three in each of her eight St. Anthony’s finishes. Melbourne Beaches Tricia Rydson, who

turned in Brevard’s fastest female amateur time, took fourth in the 40-44 age group in 2:15:09 and Indialantic’s Robin Moran also placed fourth in the 55-59 division in 2:27:32. Stephanie Bird, a former Holy Trinity athlete who now works for USA Triiathlon in Colorado Springs, took ninth in the 20-24 age group with her finish of 2:27:53. Congrats to all of Brevard’s athletes who completed St. Anthony’s including Pro: Kaitlin Donner, 24, Melbourne, 2:04:03.

Elite: Brad Daszynski, 31, Melbourne, 1:59:53. Age Group: Cyndi Bergs, 43, Merritt Island, 2:46:26; Jerry Bird, 59, Rockledge, 2:26:09; Stephanie Bird, 23, Colorado Springs, 9th 2024, 2:27:53; Megan Campbell, 37, Satellite Beach, 2:22:41; Denise Canina, 53, Indian Harbour Beach, 2:46:46; Julio Castillo, 39, Melbourne, 2:12:23; Brian Cheek, 41, Melbourne, 2:04:18; Peggy Churchill, 43, Rockledge, 2:27:40; Linda Cowart, 51, Cocoa, 2:33:10; Suzie Enlow, 50, Merritt Island, 2:25:42; Cathy Friedel, 50, Satellite Beach, 1st 50-54, 2:15:31; Daryl Gilbert, 58, Viera, 3:18:35; Jesse Hall, 36, Indian Harbour Beach, 2:41:59; Melissa Isenman, 40, Melbourne, 2:30:30; Jill Mignogna, 51, Melbourne, 2:53:45; Chris Miller, 64, Satellite Beach, 2:30:54; Theresa Miller, 54, Merritt Island, 2:26:38; Becky Moody, 43, Melbourne Beach, 2:37:56; Robin Moran, 56, Indialantic, 4th 55-59, 2:27:32; Tricia Rydson, 40, Melbourne Beach, 4th 4044, 2:15:09; Lisa Saturday, 53, Palm Bay, 2:24:01; Rebecca Skillen, 26, Indian Harbour Beach, 2:50:09; Andre Swierzbin, 58, Melbourne, 3:01:23; Jim Twigg, 52, Melbourne, 2:41:31; Christy Zieres, 53, Merritt Island, 1st Athena, 2:42:07.

Two ladies the Running Zone family said ‘yes’ to their beau’s proposals during the month of April. Congratulations and best wishes to Running Zone Foundation and Events Manager Laura Spedick (left) and fiancée JanCarlo Sanchez and Running Zone Race Team member Beth Whalen (right) and her fiancée Mark Mihleback!

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The Jeff Galloway Training Program has made it to the Space Coast! With the Galloway Training Program, anyone at any age – even those who are out of shape or inactive – can begin a running program. It advocates a run/walk/run approach to training that will keep you injuryfree and healthy – all the way to your first – or 50th finish line!

Training Camp Schedule o Marathon Training – June 9th – December 1st (race day) $159 New Member, $99 Alumni Galloway Member o Half Training – August 18th– December 1st (race day) $95 New Member, $75 Alumni Galloway Member Sunday morning camp workouts will be held at 6:30 a.m. at Oars and Paddles Park, Indian Harbour Beach. Other group runs will be available on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout the camp. Space Coast Galloway Training offers: • Galloway Technical Fabric Training Shirt • Galloway Training Programs Book • 4 x Weekly Group Training runs • Runner's World Subscription (Marathon Training Only) • Discounts on Jeff Galloway's Running Schools and Retreats • Direct email access to Jeff Galloway

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Visit http://www.spacecoastmarathon.com/register to register For more information, contact Valerie Feldbauer: Galloway Training Program Director valerie@runningzone.com

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