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Volume 9, Number 11 NEWSLETTER CONTENTS Indianapolis Monumental Marathon 2 Santa Barbara Marathon 3 Malibu Marathon 4 Richmond Marathon 5 Soldier Marathon Half Fanatics TCM 10 year MANIAC PARTY! Route 66 Marathon Maniac Poll Flying Monkey Marathon 7-8 8 10 11-14 14 15-16 Social Networks 16 Texas Quadzilla 17-18 Marathon Maniacs Book Wattle Waddle Marathon 12 20-22 Report from the InSane AlyLum 22 Wishbone Run 23 Ghost of Seattle Marathon 24-25 Seattle Marathon 26-29 Seattle Quadzilla 30 Promotions 31 Calendar 32 New Maniacs 33 Note from the Editor 34 Discounts 35 Rhetorical Revelations from “The Rev” 36 Cindy DeSirant Elaine Green Jennifer Hienton Pascal Radley Dave Bell and Michael Hoyt Abbi Florence Jen Savage http://www.marathonmaniacs.com Cheri Pompeo Darwin Weimer Indianapolis Monumental Marathon (11/3): David Aldous, Andrea Amend, John "Johnny Turbo" Atkinson, Estelle "MadPup" Atney, Vanessa Bailey, Barco, John Basham, Dave Bell, Alison Black, Sally "me and my dad" Boles, Drew, Golfer Norm, Maria Dahlgren, Barb Damon, Greg Damon, Marlene Deem, Cindy DeSirant, Tracy Eaves, Jim Evans, Abbi (Abnormal) Florence, Elaine Green, Brenda Gutmann, Erika H., Jennifer Hienton, Michael Hoyt, Cary Inderbitzin, madDOG, John (He was wearing what?) Kinnicutt, Zachary Knebel, Michelle Lenahan, Pat Lynch, Ethan Matyas, Alexis Mazzini, Chase Merriman, Tom Minichiello, Sommer Mueller, Lynn Palmer, Lynn Pelowski, Sherry Perez, Todd Perkes, Cheri Pompeo, Don Raake, Pascal Radley, Cade Remsburg, Scott Richardson, David Rikke, "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile" Robertson, Logan Samson, Jen "Hey, I'm still out here" Savage, Bob Schluben, Alice Schneider, Kendra Schoffstall, "Superman Steve" Schwalbach, Drew Sheppard, Joanne Sodano, Andrea Spohn, Greg Terry, Craig Thompson, Tim Troxel, Stacie Tumlin, Scott VanLoo, Susan Vogt, Lori Wagner, Gregg Walchli, Larry Wasson, Darwin "runninguy" Weimer, Terry "rocketgirl" Weimer, Phil Weinzapfel, Michael Willets, Carole Williams 2 Paula Hamilton Jennifer Tyron Chris Jones Steve Walters INTERNATIONAL Santa Barbara International Marathon (11/10): *, Hector Aleman, Stacy "Struggle" Anderson, William Crader, David Dassey, Roger Greene, Paula Hamilton, Chris Jones, D2R2 - "Da Do Run" Ron Kalich, Brendon Lachance, Jon "Coconutboy" Mahoney, Sherry "Coconutgirl" Mahoney, Michel Maokhampio, Pete "Island Wolf" Mingwah, Joe Reilly, Larry Rich, Guillermo Rios, Joseph "The Marathon Show" Taricani, Jennifer Tyron, Steve "Marathon Freak" Walters David Dassey Joe Reilly Tony Nguyen Hector Aleman Roger Greene Joe Taricani http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 3 Tony Phillippi Marina White Malibu International Marathon (11/11/12): *, John Bozung, Lan Bui, Casey Chernesky, George Cornett, Haywood "Turtlerunner" Crowder, Dexter Emoto, Yolanda "Walking Diva" Holder, Joshua Holmes, DEO, Chris Jones, D2R2 - "Da Do Run" Ron Kalich, Mike Kreaden, Kurt Lauer, Violeta Lopez, Jon "Coconutboy" Mahoney, Sherry "Coconutgirl" Mahoney, Michel Maokhampio, Lisa Masson, Helen McMullin, Pete "Island Wolf" Mingwah, Rocky Morales, Angela Morris, tony (tp!) phillippi, Joe Reilly, Larry Rich, Jennifer Tyron, Andrew Urbaczewski, Bill Walsky, Marina 'vasolina' White Endorphin Dude! Sherry and Jon Mahoney Rocky Morales DEO Yolanda Holder http://www.marathonmaniacs.com Chris Jones Lan Bui 4 Al Kohli Richmond Marathon (11/10): Malisa Anderson-Strait, Barco, Pete Bartels, Patrick Bateman, Edward Broadnax, Daniel Brown, Sarah Pierce Brown, Caroline Burnet, Dana Casanave, Christina D'Amico, Alexis Racewalker Davidson, Joshua Drake, Steven Elster, Alicia MM Diva #3, Joel Fenlason, John Fisher, Anders "Biking Viking" Forselius, Marlin Gawith, Lisa Gesualdo, Intisar Hamidullah, Ken Hamilton, Emily Hansen, Michael "Arkanzin" Harmon, Jillian Harrington, Cori Heden, Jack "JJ Mac" Heely, Ryan Heidenfeld, Kevin 'The Machine' Hewitt, Katie Hines, Ted Hobart, Kathleen Holmes, Rich Holmes, Karen Horner, Lien James, Gerald King, KC Kleinman, "Ashland Dave" Klisz, Al Kohli, Mike "DaMarine", Mark Kramer, Cheryl Lager, Mary Lenari, Owen Lillywhite, John "J Lo" Lopez, Ed Loy, MM Diva #7, Jessica Lynch, Peggy McKean, Amanda Morken, Paul Nagel, Wendy McIntosh Norvell, Chris "O-Dog" Oppenlander, jimm Ouellette-Lindsey, Jason Park, Mark Parrotte, Kelly Pfannenstiel, Rich "RIP" Pye, Aaron Redinger, Shanan Redinger, har, Gregory Russell, Margaret Seymour, Roy Sharp, Wayne "The Manimal" Sherman, David "Dog Bone" Thierjung, Big Al "the A Train" Thomas, Eddie "11-Star" Vega, Halbert, Jason Walters, Matt Weis, Marsha 'BookladyWalker' White, Bill Wilcox, Donald Ying, Brendan Young Mary Lenari Caroline Burnet Anders is for sale?! Any buyers? David Klisz http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 5 Expect pacer Julia! Robert Nagle Alison enjoying ice cream! Rebecca Schaefer Bethany Torres, Jessica Lynch Chad and Carol Do Stars matter? YES and NO. I am excited about getting more stars and pushing myself! I want to know I am stepping out of the box and giving it all I have. It's a personal push. I expect things from myself. I am competitive against myself. Ed, David and Lisa With that said I don't pay attention to others as far as how many stars they have nor do I compare stars like I am better than someone. When it comes down to it I guess the stars are not nearly as big of a deal as I feel by being a part of this Team!!! I feel responsible to encourage others and help them achieve what they think may be impossible! I would not replace the genuine kinship, Family for anything! This group is growing I feel because of that Love, Encouragement and support! I know by this group growing that can be tough and I think we can troubleshoot that! Like orders and shirts if we were allowed to use the logo and had a couple colors to pick from White, black, grey, yellow and pink???? We could just print our own shirts if that is helpful??? Marie-Claude Gregoire and Andrew Dacanay Laura Gorycki I just know the growth with not stop because others have tasted and seen all we have to offer as a group when it comes down to it it's about people helping people and the encouragement to achieve and glean from one another! Maniacs are staying with one another all over the world building life long Friendships! Each time I meet one and get a chance to spend time they have added to my life in such a special way! Even as a few of us are planning a new tricities marathon here in Feb 2014 we want to do it right and honor our team as we plan! (maniacs do it right! Not half way and they are here for others!) Thank you for the gift of being part of an AMAZING Group! Hope Fox http://www.marathonmaniacs.com Jeff Chaney, Bret Calltharp and Ken LeBoutillier Zdeněk Chmel 6 David Rye Mike Edwards Amy Meyer Rhonda Noonan http://www.marathonmaniacs.com Sherry Coffield and Becki Middlebrooks Sherry Coffield Jim O’Donnell 7 Stephen Warren Soldier Marathon (11/10): Darlene Baltimore, Jill Bidwell, Tony Campbell, Sherry Coffield, Michael Dunn, Rachel Edney, Mike Edwards, Lynne Evans, Val Hower, Kelly Hudick, Mellody "Smiling Walker" Hughes, Cherry Kent, George Lockhart, Milagros Lockhart, Shawn Loy, Vickie McDonald, DS Amy Meyer, Becki "Marathon Mom" Middlebrooks, Phil Min, Wendy "Turtle Diva" Mitchell, Dana Mosell, Mike Nasiatka, Jim O'Donnell, Andrew Olsen, Jim "Dr. Evil" Roche, Peggy Rogers, David "diesel dave" Rye, Terry Salaices, Steven Scoleri, Terry Sentinella, Heather, Steve Warren, Joe Weaver Amy Meyer Jim Roche HALF-M AR ATHON CR AZY Marathon Maniacs running half marathons… YES, it’s true! Andrew Olsen Elaine Green Tired of running marathons and ultras (HA!!)? Need to back down on that weekly mileage and concentrate on getting faster? Then join the Half Fanatics (halffanatics.com). There are currently over 3000 members in the Fanatic Asylum, and I’m sure you’ll recognize a few names in the group. So jump on the bandwagon now, get your qualifying races in and join this new, zany group! www.halffanatics.com http://www.marathonmaniacs.com Half Fanatics at the Seattle Half Marathon 8 Jessica Lynch Dawn Benz Joan Kim Jill Bidwell NYC Marathon gets canceled, why not help with relief efforts instead! George Southgate and Diane Bolton Brian Wright Jill Bidwell Chad Johnson Renee Gillespie and Greg Gillespie Al Kohli Eddie Vega and Will Flint Robert Lott Johnny Landeza Myron Sidloski http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 9 Sunday May 5, 2013 The NEW Michelob ULTRA Tacoma City Marathon is a scenic point to point net downhill course. Starting at Tacoma Narrows Airport runners will actually run the "runway". Crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridges will leave you in awe of the great Puget Sound and views of Mt. Rainier. After the short accent off the Narrows Bridge you will be treated to easy rolling terrain through North Tacoma's Proctor District, the home of the new Fleet Feet Tacoma location. The course gradually descends through beautiful Pt. Defiance Park and eventually comes down to the flat and fast Tacoma Waterfront. The new finish line provides a flat and fast entrance into the city. Experience the Narrows and Beauty of Tacoma! Register today! DON'T MISS OUT ON THE 10 YEAR MANIAC CELEBRATION IN 2013! Check out who's coming HERE<< Come celebrate a decade of Maniacal running at the 2013 Tacoma City Marathon. This will be the largest gathering of Maniacs in one race with special treatment for Maniacs all weekend! A Maniac meeting on Saturday afternoon (5/4/13) is a can’t miss with prizes, awards and more! As of December 2, 2012 there are 242 Maniacs registered for the 10 Year Maniac Celebration! The Main Maniacs will be guest speakers. http://www.marathonmaniacs.com An all Maniac pacing crew will lead the way! 10 Rob Stecker Tim Conger Stephanie Eldore Danielle Hastings Juli Goldstein Abbi Florence http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 11 Nicholas Norfolk Maria Poranski Ruth Walsh Breanna Dullum and Andrew Olsen Dave Mari Kathy Fleig Lygea Welvaert http://www.marathonmaniacs.com Ladies in yellow! 12 Route 66 Marathon (11/18): Randy Acklin, Glen Anderson, Greg Anderson, Stephanie Andre, Paul "Bronx Boy" Arroyo, Deanna Ashby, Jim "Lord AARP" Austin, Craig Avery, Robert Babcock, Tim 'Beer Boy' Bade, Kane Baker, Tim Baker, Thomas Bane, Barco, "Coach Dave" Bartholomew, Cheryl Baumann, Bill Beardall, Sheila Beermann, Dave Bell, Russell "Iron Horse" Bennett, Alison Black, Rhonda Blackford-Noonan, Emily Bolling, Gayle Boulais, Edward Broadnax, Lisa Cao, Ray O' Sunshine, John Carboni, Karen Castro, Mark "Superman" Cato, Lia Chapman, Jim Clouse, Charles Clutter, Susan Collins, Tim Conger, Alan Countryman, Charles Crabtree, Tom "Drag-on" Craven, Elizabeth "Tiggie" Culver, Douglas Dahlberg, Alexis Racewalker Davidson, Michelle Day, Jon Deaver, Brian Dedeke, Cindy DeSirant, Breanna Dullum, Robin Dunlap, Rachel Edney, Natalie Ehrlich, Steph Eldore, Dexter Emoto, Derek England, Kate Engster, Jeffrey "I'm deceptively slow" Farrier, WrayJean Fincher, Patrick Finney, Ray First, Jim "Superdawg" Fisher, Michael Fitzgerald, Abbi (Abnormal) Florence, Anders "Biking Viking" Forselius, Annette French-Bearden, Angela Fritz, Jorge Garcia, Thomas Gibson, Amy Goldman, Jungle Juli "MM Diva #2 ", Kathleen Gorman, Elaine Green, Raylene Griffin, Georgeta (GG!) Gruescu, Deborah Gulley, Steve Gunnels, PrincessPatti Hammerstein, Michael Hanson, Kerri Haskins, Danielle "T-Rex Runner" Hastings, Kim *Eeyore* Heimbecker, Joann Helmus, Mark Helmus, "Insane Jane", Barb Hoffman, Marie Hoffman, Murray "Birder" Honick, Jerod Honrath, Ethan Hopkin, Shane Houshmand, Michael Hoyt, Steve Hughes, "Shamrock Sandy" Hugill, Margaret Hvatum, Adam Irvin, Dean "Lazy Ass" Ishida, Brian Jacobson, Brian "Jesus Freak" Joachims, David "Running Preacher" Johnson, Dan Jolley, Lesley Jones, Billy Kelley, Bob "Birdman" Kennedy, Sara Kent, Rick King, Hideki "Kino" Kinoshita, Charles Klarr, Zachary Knebel, Jeff Kobinsky, Paige "quacky running chick" Kurtz, Megan Lammons, Edward Lebowski, Joseph (Cibolo Joe) LeonGuerrero, Sheila Lewis, Jim Lilley, Ed Loy, MM Diva #7, Paul Maness, Brian Mann, Dave Mari, Peter Marriott, Lacey "Firecracker" Martinosky, Cliff "deadhead" Matthews, Matthew McBee, Denis McCarthy, Jennifer McCoy, Robert McElroy, Carolyn McKinney, Gary McKinney, Cyndie Merten, Laura Milak, William Milak, Kim Miller, John Milligan, Steve Moisan, Diane Montgomery, Kevin Moore, Juli Mork, Terry "Olympic Gold" Mork, Dana Mosell, Maggie Mount, Frank Muller "Beer Hunter", Julie Musselman, Tim Nave, Fred Neff, Pat Neff, Brad Nelson, Terry Nelson, Mark Niblo, Carol "Shut Up & Run" Nicholas, Nicholas L. Norfolk, James "Night Train" Norris, Colin O'Donnell, Thomas "T.O." Okazaki, Todd Oliver, Andrew Olsen, Sarah Parrish, Leah Pelfrey, Brandon Perkins, Missy Peters, tony (tp!) phillippi, Chris "earth Dog" Phillips, Joni Pinkley, Maria Poranski, Patty Powell, Kathy "Rad Queen" Pryor, Cade Remsburg, Michael "Dr Dude" Rhodes, Sherry Ricker, Marcia "Super M" Rignault, David Rikke, "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile" Robertson, Patrick Rosch, har, Nadia Ruiz, Jc "The Saint" Santa Teresa, Keith Schlottman, Laurie Schneider, Hoa "Flower" Schober, Tehra Scott, Ginny Selec, Tana Setness Hoefs, Clyde *the Glide* Shank, David Shannon, McGyver, Nancy Shell, Lisa "Runner Girl" Short, Geoffrey Simpson, Shawna Simpson, Susan Siragusa, Chris Smith, Evelyn Smith, Heather Sorenson, Andrea Spohn, Darlene Spry, Cara Stephens, Katherine Stickney, Darryl "Trail Boss" Stillson, Jeff Storch, Kelly Tabara, Stasy Taylor, John Teyhen, Janice Tham-Cheng, Craig Thompson, Shana "Rustynail" Tolean, Angela Tortorice, Karen Turcott, Eddie "11-Star" Vega, Mark Vetter, Rebecca "Bad Ass" Walker, Ruth Walsh, Halbert, Nancy Wampach, CJ **Hollywood** Warren, Larry Wasson, Kelly Watanabe, Hardin Watkins, Lygea Welvaert, Marina 'vasolina' White, Angie Whitworth Pace, Julie Williamson, Aaron Woodhead, Brian Wright, Rich Yap, Unsteady Eddie, Andrew Zapanta, Mark Zaremba, Heather Zeigler Sherry Ricker Heather Zeigler Brad Nelson http://www.marathonmaniacs.com Angie Whitworth Pace 13 Cindy and Anders Scot Barco proposes to Sandy Hugill mid race. She said yes! Kane Baker Ray Shaw Juli Goldstein Each month there will be a “Maniac poll”. This poll will be posted online. Please take a few moments to answer this poll. I will post the results in the next newsletter. This month’s question: How many marathons/ultras did you (or will) run in 2012? Please vote online between now and January 7: http://tinyurl.com/MMpollDec2012 Last month’s question: How important are stars to you? Jennie Curran http://www.marathonmaniacs.com Most Maniacs think stars are important (65), while 35% of Maniacs dpn’t care about stars. Thanks for voting! 14 Houston Wolf and Arland BLanton AJ Hacker Robert Lopez Houston Wolf Troy and Cathie Johnson Annette Blanton and Carol Earles Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon (11/18): Timothy Agee, Fred Alger, Arland "Crazy Eyes" Blanton, Diane "Bolt'in to the airport" Bolton, Julie Branden, Jill Bronner, Golfer Norm, Joshua Drake, Carol "Ponytail" Earles, Traci Falbo, Jessica "GI Jess" Fetter, "Marky Mark" Fetters, Paul Friese, Graham Gallemore, Michael Gerwien, AJ Hacker, Jeff Hager, TJ Hancock, Michael "Arkanzin" Harmon, Carolyn Hicks, Terry "planet3rry" Higgins, Ted Hobart, Joshua Holmes, Rick Jarvis, Cathie "TuTu" Johnson, Troy "On The Run" Johnson, Karen Khodadadi, Gary 'Cougar Bait' Krugger, Sar-El, Phil Min, Denna Mitchell, "The Lone Runner" Rob Rayder, Monkey Trent, Anthony Shapiro, Heather, Michelle "Mississippi" Sipe, Zar Toolan, Jeff "I want more stars!" Venable, Michelle "Mom o' 6" Walker, Darwin "runninguy" Weimer, Terry "rocketgirl" Weimer, Carole Williams, Tom "Tater" Williams, David Wilson, Houston "Wolfmaniac" Wolf, Jonathan Young http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 15 Larry Macon and Josh Drake From Facebook to Twitter, the Maniacs have a presence in the world of social networking. Whatever social network your prefer I’m sure the Maniacs are there, so check them out! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8904689204 LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/e/vgh/1843119/ MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/marathonmaniacs Dailymile: http://www.dailymile.com/groups/1403-marathon-maniacs RunningAhead: http://www.runningahead.com/groups/MMs http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 16 David Johnson Carol Earles William Milak Sheila Lewis Suzanne Cole The Walk (11/22): Barco, Kevin Brosi, Breanna Dullum, Carol "Ponytail" Earles, Wayne Frost, Steve Hughes, David "Running Preacher" Johnson, Laura Milak, William Milak, Yen Nguyen, Andrew Olsen, Keith Parks, Clyde *the Glide* Shank, Kathy Thompson, Angela Tortorice, Shelby Trail, Justin Vanhoy The Waddle (11/23): Barco, Kevin Brosi, Breanna Dullum, Carol "Ponytail" Earles, Sarah Englund, Wayne Frost, Steve Hughes, David "Running Preacher" Johnson, Yen Nguyen, Andrew Olsen, Karen Riddle, Clyde *the Glide* Shank, Angela Tortorice, Shelby Trail, Justin Vanhoy, Elizabeth Whitteberry The Tortoise (11/24): Barco, Kevin Brosi, "snflrrnr" mary desch, Susan Dumas, Carol "Ponytail" Earles, DeeDee "Double Dee" Earles, Wayne Frost, Steve Hughes, David "Running Preacher" Johnson, Megan Lammons, Sheila Lewis, Yen Nguyen, Andrew Olsen, Karen Riddle, Clyde *the Glide* Shank, Jason Soper, Angela Tortorice, Shelby Trail, Justin Vanhoy, Elizabeth Whitteberry Charlie’s Snake Wrangling (11/25): Barco, Kevin Brosi, Suzanne Cole, "snflrrnr" mary desch, Breanna Dullum, Carol "Ponytail" Earles, DeeDee "Double Dee" Earles, Wayne Frost, Steve Hughes, David "Running Preacher" Johnson, Megan Lammons, Sheila Lewis, Yen Nguyen, James "Night Train" Norris, Andrew Olsen, Clyde *the Glide* Shank, Angela Tortorice, Shelby Trail, Justin Vanhoy http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 17 David Johnson Andrew Olsen and Breanna Dullum Scot Barco DeeDee and Carol Earles Kevin Brosi In February the Main Maniacs released the Marathon Maniacs book! This book is collection of stories by members of the Marathon Maniacs. These stories are sure to be encouraging and motivation to current and future members. The book was edited by Maniac Malcolm Anderson author of the book “The Messengers”. Be sure to get your copy of the book and enjoy the stories of the World’s Most Insane Running Club! http://www.databarevents.com/shopproductdetail.asp?prodID=105&catID=14 http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 18 Lori Schwartz Rick Hasse Maniac #200 John Snuggs Leslie Miller Danni Baird Amy Reed Jody Reed John Carboni http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 19 Mother and daughter, Cheri Pompeo and Mo Gillis Will Flint Race Directors, Betsy Rogers and Matt Hagen Pascal Radley David Pearson Diana Robinson Mark Casey, Phil and Heidi Kriss http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 20 Paul David Brandy Layton Gary Marr Susan and Reed Glesne Jon Clark John Lui Gary Otheim David Pearson Marilou Russell Laura Johnson Jeff Rankin Brian Pendleton and Monte Pascual http://www.marathonmaniacs.com Maria Millsap Jill Hudson Wattle Waddle (11/22): Matthew Abel, Deanna Alvarez, David Appleby, Tracy Brown, Mark Casey, JC, Paul David, Tamara Day, Sarah Englund, Will 'CAK7' Flint, Craig Foster, Galen Garrison, Reed Glesne, Susan Glesne, Margaret Gorog, Mr. Pat, Brad "ZappoMan" Hefta-Gaub, Ric "the sweeper pacer" Hart, Yolanda "Walking Diva" Holder, Jill Hudson, Laura Johnson, Starrla Johnson, Yvonne Kemeny, *Kimpossible*, "MMKuhl", Johnny "Shaka" Landeza, Gary "The Red Rabbit" Marr, Cyndie Merten, Little Leslie, Suzanne Nester, Gary Otheim, Kay Pee, Monte Pascual, David Pearson, The Programmer, Cheri Pompeo, Pascal Radley, Shannon Rich, S, Shannon Schulz, Sabrina, Brian Starkey, Joni "why rush?" Van Arsdale, Francine Weigeldt, Emily Weiler, Dan Whitaker, IronMel 21 Sarah Englund Patrick Grengs Leslie Miller, Yolanda Holder and Larry Macon Betsy Rogers Jon Clark Sabrina Seher Epic the Ultra Dog Kim Kuhlmann Shannon Schulz The following is a statistical update on the growth of the Marathon Maniacs. It may not mean much to you, but I find it very interesting. Monthly Growth Month ► Averages ► Jan 42.0 Feb 39.3 Mar 42.5 Apr 36.0 May 64.7 Jun 50.4 Jul 33.3 Aug 19.8 Sep 23.4 Oct 58.7 Nov 71.2 Dec 73.7 Yearly 537.2 2011 ► 95 101 113 94 209 128 77 50 51 171 218 174 1481 2012 ► 154 95 126 132 160 147 101 56 71 174 194 - 1410 MM 931 560 425 257 217 191 179 176 172 137 Pct% 14.9% 9.0% 6.8% 4.1% 3.5% 3.1% 2.9% 2.8% 2.8% 2.2% http://www.marathonmaniacs.com New Maniacs in Nov 2012 New Maniacs in 2012 194 1410 Total Maniacs 6246 State Washington California Texas Illinois Florida New York Virginia Oklahoma Oregon Georgia 22 Carrie O’Brien and a new friend Laura Spears Ric Hart Tory Klementsen and the “Big Puddle” Brian Starkey and Laura Johnson http://www.marathonmaniacs.com Grandpa's Wishbone Run (11/23): Deanna Alvarez, Rikki "Bobbie" Bogue, Mark Casey, Tamara Day, vvn Doorn, Sarah Englund, Craig Foster, Galen Garrison, Eric "& Carlos PartyMonkey" Glass, Reed Glesne, Susan Glesne, Mr. Pat, Georgeta (GG!) Gruescu, Brad "ZappoMan" Hefta-Gaub, Matt "Pooky" Hagen, Ric "the sweeper pacer" Hart, Yolanda "Walking Diva" Holder, Jill Hudson, Laura Johnson, Billie Krein, *Kimpossible*, "MMKuhl", Gary "The Red Rabbit" Marr, Cyndie Merten, RunBarneyRun, Gary Otheim, Kay Pee, Monte Pascual, David Pearson, S, Shannon Schulz, Sabrina, Brian Starkey, Nancy Szoke, Joni "why rush?" Van Arsdale, Francine Weigeldt, Karen Wiggins, IronMel Hawaiians Johnny and Wily 23 Deidre Emerson Pedro Infante and Steven Yee Eric Barnes Nancy and Sabrina Bryan Eguez Hope Fox and Patrick Grengs Catherine Yu Hawaiians http://www.marathonmaniacs.com Jean-Michel Fouard Mike and Kim Kuhlmann 24 Deborah Rubel Sabrina Seher Stephanie Puckett and Sharon Butler Larry Macon John Lui Tracy Marshall and Sabina Shana Tolean Diana Robinson Ghost of Seattle Marathon/50K (11/24): Wendy (Stensen) Hawthorne, Matthew Abel, Deanna Alvarez, David Appleby, Eric Barnes, Michelle Barnes, Margaret Barrett, Jill Bidwell, Monica Bloom, Mark Casey, JC, Deidre "Turtle fast" Connor, Rick Cooney, Tamara Day, Steph Eldore, Sarah Englund, BJ Farish, Will 'CAK7' Flint, Jean-Michel Fouard, Galen Garrison, Tom Gibson, Reed Glesne, Susan Glesne, Mr. Pat, Brad "ZappoMan" Hefta-Gaub, Craig Hanela, Ric "the sweeper pacer" Hart, "Insane Jane", Yolanda "Walking Diva" Holder, Robert Holt, Jill Hudson, Steve Jensen, Laura Johnson, Yvonne Kemeny, James Klarich, *Kimpossible*, "MMKuhl", Johnny "Shaka" Landeza, Mike Macey, Gary "The Red Rabbit" Marr, Tracy Marshall, Rich Menzel, Cyndie Merten, Little Leslie, Maria Millsap, Gary Otheim, Kay Pee, Keith Parks, Monte Pascual, Nick Paterno, David Pearson, The Programmer, S, Deborah Rubel, Bob Satko, Shannon Schulz, Cat. Schwartz, Sabrina, Anthony Slinn, Brian Starkey, Jane Sturzaker, Nancy Szoke, Shana "Rustynail" Tolean, Joni "why rush?" Van Arsdale, Linda Walter, Steve "Marathon Freak" Walters, Francine Weigeldt, Emily Weiler, IronMel Rick Cooney Rich Menzel Kim Kuhlmann http://www.marathonmaniacs.com Johnny Landeza Katie Robinson and Leslie Miller 25 Elaine Ver Halen Robert Bondurant Brad Nelson Edward Mayeda Narongdej Jaroensabphayanont Shannon Schulz http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 26 Larry Macon Edward Broadnax Patrick Mitchell Gary Marr Christina Mitchell Great to see Bob Dolphin! Sabrina Seher Yolanda Holder Mel Preedy Three of the six runners who’ve completed all three Seattle Quadzillas. Jina Benson Mic Ruben Contreras http://www.marathonmaniacs.com Tony Phillippi 27 Sarah Englund and Dawnell Tokarchuk Monte and Leslie Mike Shiach Cyndie Merten Lisa Eagle, Steve Geertgens and Malya Howaida Jose Rodguez, Pedro Infante, Antonio Espinoza Patrick Grengs Susie Ro (the only woman to run all three Seattle Quadzillas) http://www.marathonmaniacs.com Seattle Marathon (11/25): Deanna Alvarez, John Anderson, Amy Begnal, Robert Bondurant, Ken Briggs, Mic, Edward Broadnax, Georgia Bunko, Carsten Buus, Chris Calimano, Christine Charlson, JC, Sporty Diva Coates, Deidre "Turtle fast" Connor, Ruben Contreras, Rick Cooney, James "Gimme my Medal" Copley, Tamara Day, Bob & Lenore Dolphin, Steve Duncan, Amie Durden, Benji Durden, Lisa Eagle, Ted Eckert, Steph Eldore, Jennifer Eloge, David England, Sarah Englund, Deb Evdemon, Judy Fisher, Jen Eff, Will 'CAK7' Flint, Jean-Michel Fouard, Hope Fox, Galen Garrison, Steve Geertgens, Ken Gordon, Mr. Pat, Ginger Gruber, Georgeta (GG!) Gruescu, Rick "Roadkill" Haase, Brad "ZappoMan" Hefta-Gaub, Ric "the sweeper pacer" Hart, Sharon Hendricks, "Insane Jane", Barb Hoffman, Yolanda "Walking Diva" Holder, Amy Holt, Malya Howaida, The Shoe, Keith Huntley, Kirk Isakson, Narongdej "Jay" Jaroensabphayanont, Micaela Jensen, Dennis 'Hvyfoot' Johnson, Laura Johnson, Barefoot Jon, Yvonne Kemeny, Gary Kobold, Jim Kondek, *Kimpossible*, "MMKuhl", John Lafayette, Johnny "Shaka" Landeza, Bethany Langlais, C. Kinnier Lastimosa, Kurt Lauer, Tony Lopes, Mike Macey, Roger MacMillan, Brian Maher, Gary "The Red Rabbit" Marr, Tracy Marshall, Larissa "Nordic Moxie" MM Diva #8, Ethan Matyas, Todd McCrory, Vickie McDonald, Cyndie Merten, Little Leslie, Maria Millsap, Tracy Murillo, Caedmon Nash, Brad Nelson, Ned Newlin, Sonja Normann, Hideko Opperman, Gary Otheim, Kay Pee, Keith Parks, Monte Pascual, David Pearson, tony (tp!) phillippi, Nic Plemel, Cheri Pompeo, Mel Preedy, Charlie Quinn, Bill Ralph, Joe Reilly, Cliff "quack, quack" Richards, Mary "mph" Hanna Richards, S, Tom Rogers, Linda "Girlie" Rowe-O'Neal, Melinda Scharf, Joe Schrum (Just Joe), Shannon Schulz, Sabrina, Terry Sentinella, Michael Shiach, "Marathon Diet", Kirk Stafford, Tom Stanfill, Brian Starkey, Rob "The Phantom" Stretz, Lenny Strobl, Jane Sturzaker, Gunhild Swanson, Jerry Thayer, Nikki Todd, Dawnell "Runny Runnerson" Tokarchuk, Shana "Rustynail" Tolean, Joni "why rush?" Van Arsdale, Elaine Ver Halen, Gary "Ben Franklin" Walker, Steve "Marathon Freak" Walters, CJ **Hollywood** Warren, Jeff "Elevation Snob" Webb, Francine Weigeldt, Marsha 'BookladyWalker' White, Steve White, IronMel, Courtney Willson, Debby Wilson, Brett Wittner, Kimberly Worthen, Guy Yogi, Tanya Zarin, Marie "Mimi" Zornes 28 David Pearson Will Flint Kevin Douglas Paul Gentry Ginger Gruber running her 50th marathon! Barefoot Jon David Englund Roger MacMillan Tom Stanfill Amy Holt Josh and Carla Owen http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 29 Ric Hart WADDLE WATTLE • WISHBONE RUN • GHOST OF SEATTLE • SEATTLE MARATHON Sabrina Seher Hope Fox (female Seattle Quadzilla record holder) Thomas Schumacher Laura Johnson Pedro Infante (three time finisher of the Seattle Quadzilla) Brad HeftaGaub Brian Starkey Rose Warfield Yolanda Holder http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 30 If you reached a higher Maniac level and want the recognition in the Newsletter Please fill out this form: http://tinyurl.com/MMupgrade Titanium (10 star) Maniac: Brian Wright, Rachel Smith, Cindy DeSirant, Rosemarie Jeanpierre, Jim Grimes Platinum (8 star) Maniac: Jill Bidwell Palladium (7 star) Maniac: Halbert, Hope Fox Osmium (6 star) Maniac: Michael Rhodes, Laura Gorycki, Renee Gillespie, Sabrina Seher, Christina Mitchell, Ric Hart, Jina Benson, Patrick Mitchell, Joni Van Arsdale, Sonja Normann Ruthenium (5 star) Maniac: Emily Bolling, Cori Heden, Ken Briggs, Christine Dibbs, Kathy Thompson Iridium (4 star) Maniac: Susan Spence, Gerry Wilkins, Ethan Matyas, Kathy Pryor, Rick Cooney, Mike Kloosterman, Marlin Gawith, Lisa Donahue, Andrew Dacanay, Natalie Ehrlich, Maggie Seymour, Jimmy Estrella Gold (3 star) Maniac: Jillian Harrington, Vanessa Peterman, Michele Miller, Michael Hoyt, Charlie Quinn, Greg Anderson, Alexis Phang New Titanium Maniacs!! Silver (2 star) Maniac: Amy Meyer, Kevin Hoffman, Rosemarie Jeanpierre Rachel Smith Alison Williams, Amanda Lewis, Carolyn Hicks, Rhonda Larson, Ron Beyersdorf, Belinda Jared Brian Wright Cindy DeSirant Jim Grimes 400 Marathons: Yolanda Holder Maricar Acab Korff, Lori Schwartze Amy Meyer http://www.marathonmaniacs.com Tracy's Fat Ass Marathon 31 Marathon/Ultra Calendar between December 15-January 13 Saturday, December 15 Calico Hoover Dam Marathon (NV) CAR Winter 7 Day Two (CA) CTR Zoom ZombieRunner Bay Trail Run (CA) Eagle Endurance Last Chance 50k (SC) JOGX Indoor Marathon (QC) Lookout Mountain 50m (TN) Magnus Gluteus Maximus 50k (VA) Otter Creek Trail Marathon (KY) Pigtails Flat Ass 50k/26.2 (WA) Pullman Winter Ultra #1 (WA) Seashore Nature Trail 50k (VA) Seth's Fat Ass 50 (MA) Tracy's Crazy 8 Day Seven (CA) Whine Not a Marathon (TX) Sunday, December 16 Beaufort 60k (MYS) CAR Winter 7 Day Three (CA) Double Half Full Marathon (OK) Fiesta Marathon (TX) Jacksonville Marathon (FL) Mount Dora Marathon (FL) Pisa Marathon (ITA) Taipei International Marathon (TWN) Tracy's Crazy 8 Day Eight (CA) Whine Not Another Marathon (TX) Monday, December 17 CAR Winter 7 Day Four (CA) Tuesday, December 18 CAR Winter 7 Day Five (CA) Wednesday, December 19 CAR Winter 7 Day Six (CA) Thursday, December 20 CAR Winter 7 Day Seven (CA) Friday, December 21 End of the World Marathon (TX) Winter Solstice Westwood Lake Marathon (BC) Saturday, December 22 Bob Green Reindeer Marathon (WA) BUS Queens Fat Ass (NY) CAR Run in the Park (CA) Day After the End of the World Marathon (TX) Operation Jack Northwest 6h (OR) Rocket Racing Naughty and Nice Marathon (CA) Whole New World Marathon (BC) Sunday, December 23 Apocalypse Survivors Marathon (TX) CAR Seasons Greetings Marathon (CA) Chiang Mai Marathon (THA) Monday, December 24 Tired Santa (TX) I Ran Marathons Christmas Day (TX) Wednesday, December 26 Operation Jack Marathon (CA) Savage Seven Day One (FL) Texas Savage Day One 50k/26.2 (TX) Savage Seven Day Two (FL) Thursday, December 27 Texas Savage Day Two 50k/26.2 (TX) Friday, December 28 Savage Seven Day Three (FL) Texas Savage Day Three 50k/26.2 (TX) Tuscobia 150m (WI) Saturday, December 29 Across the Years 72h (AZ) Houston Hundred and Half Hundred 100m/100k/50m/50k (TX) HUFF 50k (IN) Loop the Lake Marathon (WA) Savage Seven Day Four (FL) Texas Savage Day Four 50k/26.2 (TX) Tuscobia 75m/35m (WI) Sunday, December 30 Across the Years 48h (AZ) ITR Rodeo Valley 50k (CA) MR25 Ultra Marathon 12h (SGP) Run for the Ranch (MO) Savage Seven Day Five (FL) Seattle Locks Fat Ass Marathon (WA) Texas Savage Day Five 50k/26.2 (TX) Monday, December 31 Across the Years 24h (AZ) CAR New Years Eve (CA) CTR New Year's One Day 24h/12h/6h (CA) Freedom Park New Year's Ultra 24h/12h/6h/26.2 (NC) Last Chance Marathon (WA) New Years Double Day One (TX) Peanut Island 24h/12h/6h (FL) Recover from the Holidays 50k (AL) Savage Seven Day Six (FL) Texas Savage Day Six 50k/26.2 (TX) Yukon Do It (WA) Tuesday, January 1 CAR Happy New Year (CA) First Call 50k/26.2 (WA) Foothills 50k (NM) New Years Double Day Two (TX) Savage Seven Day Seven (FL) Texas Marathon (TX) Wednesday, January 2 CAR Kicking Off the New Year (CA) Saturday, January 5 Addiction Free Youth Resolution Run 6h/26.2 (ON) Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon (AR) Croom Zoom 100k/50k (FL) Frozen Sasquatch Trail 50k (WV) Harbison 50k (SC) Mississippi Blues Marathon (MS) New Years Resolution 12h (HI) Salem Lakeshore Frosty Fifty (NC) Watchung 50k/26.2 (NJ) Xiamen International Marathon (CHN) Sunday, January 6 Camarillo Marathon (CA) CAR Rock the Canyon (CA) Richmond River Run (BC) Zoom! 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Indoor Marathon (MN) Saturday, January 12 Calico Running from an Angel 50m/26.2 (NV) NWTR Bridle Trails 50k (WA) Pullman Winter Ultra #2 (WA) Savannah Rails to Trails 50k (GA) Tejas Trails Bandera 100k/50k (TX) Willis River 50k (VA) Sunday, January 13 Disneyworld Marathon (FL) First Light Marathon (AL) Honkers Motivational Marathon (CA) Houston Marathon (TX) Run for Regis (OH) Baton Rouge Beach Marathon Bowling Green Marathon http://www.marathonmaniacs.com RnR savannah 32 Larry Kelley (#6053) Donald Martin (#6054) MaryAnn Maksinski (#6055) Bill Walsky (#6056) Amy Fitzgerald (#6057) Quynhanh Nguyen (#6058) Arun Sarkar (#6059) Stacey Hanf (#6060) Emily Green (#6061) Jayme Butts-Hall (#6062) Stephanie Kurpiewski (#6063) Alison Mosqueda (#6064) Joanna Cassell (#6065) Jim Sofos (#6066) Denis Childs (#6067) Jasen Herrera (#6068) Alonzo Whyte (#6069) Rebecca Eidson (#6070) Holly Tatum (#6071) Reist Clydesdale Mummau (#6072) Madeline Miller (#6073) Michael Leonard (#6074) Donald Snook (#6075) Chuck Player (#6076) Melinda Kinder (#6077) Melissa Kostecki (#6078) Lee Stock (#6079) Leah Lashley (#6080) David Wong (#6081) Robert Holt (#6082) Ruby Ervin (#6083) Sri Bodkhe (#6084) Mark Shimaura (#6085) Tara Homburg (#6086) Wes Rupell (#6087) Rene Beck (#6088) Thomas-Thanh Ngo (#6089) Stan Howard (#6090) Lisa Stokes (#6091) Rick Heard (#6092) Greg Anderson (#6093) Steve McAnnally (#6094) Kenneth Dandy (#6095) Tanya Brown (#6109) Michael Chase (#6096) Edward Perez (#6097) Elizabeth Sosan (#6098) Chad Perry (#6099) Jana Phillips (#6100) Theresa Connors (#6101) Kim Walker (#6102) Christopher Zabriskie (#6103) Shannon Scoville (#6104) Michael Gann (#6105) Bert D'Amico (#6106) Jetola "Turbojet" Anderson-Blair (#6107) Tricia Early (#6108) Tanya Brown (#6109) Patricia Stiegman (#6110) Randall Hill (#6111) Gregory Russell (#6112) Mike Anderson (#6113) Ernie Villacarlos (#6114) Mike Cannon (#6115) Jason Floyd (#6116) Luis Riojas (#6117) Brian Post (#6118) Tim Gonyea (#6119) Eric Hovey 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And the Walking Diva T-Rex runner on the tare! David Mentjes and Sandy Stiner George Lockhart John and Karen Wallace with Bryan West Ian Cockburn Kim Miller and Sheila Lewis Jessica Collins FROM THE EDITOR… I had SO MUCH fun this year at the Seattle Quadzilla. It was third running and we had a record 45 finishers. Even though I only ran the last two I had a chance to meet so many of you. I encourage you to plan a trip to Seattle next year, if a Quadzilla is something you want to do. Steve Walters and Hope Fox With the NYC Marathon being canceled, I had though this newsletter would be a skinny one. Instead it’s the largest of the year! Thank you to all that helped by taking photos. I really wish I had made the trip to Tulsa for Route 66, it looked like a TON of fun! - Steve “Marathon Freak” Walters MM#338 http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 34 Jeff “Boneman” Bollman (#1058) New discounts that have a * in front of the race name and don’t forget about the Maniac discounts at Running Skirts www.runningskirts.com ; The Running Warehouse www.runningwarehouse.com for all your non-Maniac branded apparel and shoe needs; and at TRY Chips www.trychips.com for your healthy snacking needs. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Operation Jack Northwest Run (OR) 12/22/12: http://operationjacknorthwestrun.com New Years Double (TX) 12/31/12 & 1/1/13: www.newyearsdouble.com Mississippi Blues Marathon (MS) 1/5/13: www.msbluesmarathon.com Bank Trust First Light Marathon (AL) 1/13/13: www.firstlightmarathon.com Honkers Motivational Marathon (CA) 1/13/13: www.honkersmarathon.com The Duel (TX) 1/19 & 1/20/13: http://weechita.org/news/30/the-duel/ Louisiana Marathon 1/20/13: http://thelouisianamarathon.com *Miracle Match Marathon (TX) 1/27/13: http://miraclematchmarathon.org *Groundhog Day Marathon (MI) 2/2/13: www.groundhogmarathon.com Melbourne Music Marathon (FL) 2/3/13: www.themelbournemarathon.com Tallahassee Marathon 2/3/13: www.tallahasseemarathon.com Myrtle Beach Marathon 2/16/13: www.mbmarathon.com *Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon 2/17/13: www.a1amarathon.com IMS Arizona Marathon 2/17/13: http://thearizonamarathon.com Mercedes Marathon (AL) 2/17/13: www.mercedesmarathon.com *Cowtown Marathon (TX) 2/24/13: www.cowtownmarathon.org Columbia SC Marathon 3/9/13: http://columbiascmarathon.com Elaine Green Tobacco Road Marathon (NC) 3/17/13: http://tobaccoroadmarathon.com Dust Bowl Marathon Series 3/18-3/23/13: http://mainlymarathons.com/dust_bowl_series The Inaugural Navy Marathon (TX) 3/24/13: www.freedommarathon.org/corpus-christi-marathons.htm *Southern Indiana Classic Marathon 4/6/13: www.sicmarathon.com Knoxville Marathon (TN) 4/7/13: www.knoxvillemarathon.com *Hogeye Marathon (AR) 4/14/13: www.hogeyemarathon.com Blue Ridge Marathon (VA) 4/20/13: http://blueridgemarathon.com Carmel Marathon (IN) 4/20/13: www.carmelmarathon.com Oz Marathon (KS) 4/20/13: www.olathe.org/sports/Marathon Run for the Lakes (MN) 4/27/13: www.runforthelakes.com Eugene Marathon (OR) 4/28/13: http://eugenemarathon.com Tacoma City Marathon (MANIAC 10 Year CELEBRATION!) 5/5/13: www.tacomacitymarathon.com Fargo Marathon (ND) 5/18/13: www.fargomarathon.com Windermere Marathon (WA) 5/19/13: http://winderthon.com The San Francisco Marathon 6/16/13: www.runsfm.com *Foot Traffic Flat Marathon (OR) 7/4/13: www.foottraffic.us/flat Details on how to obtain the discount/perk are in the Discount section of the Bulletin Board on the Maniac web site. I post new ones on the Bulletin Board as the details are finalized, so keep an eye out. If you have any questions, shoot me an email at: jeff@marathonmaniacs.com PLEASE RENEW YOUR ANNUAL MANIAC DUES (ON YOUR MANIAC BIRTHDAY) YOUR DUES HELP MAINTAIN THE CLUB AND KEEP THE COVETED MANIAC GEAR IN STOCK!! A REMINDER IS SENT WITH THE MONTHLY E-FLASH AND SOME OF YOU ARE OVERDUE!! http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 35 RHETORICAL REVELATIONS AND W(RITES)… FROM THE RAMBUNCTIOUS REV {Rookies: Steve Yee is the President of the Marathon Maniacs, co-founder with #2 Chris “Hollywood” Warren and #3 Tony Phillippi, all of Washington State. “Rev” lives across the country, and writes a monthly letter to Prez here. Other maniacs referred to below are described a bit more at the end.} Dear Mr. Yee, of the Washington State Yees, Hiya Prez! It is no secret why you and I are such good friends: opposites attract! See, you’re still running outdoor marathons out west in the cold, getting your picture taken with pretty maniacs! I am still walking on indoor treadmills back east in a warm gym, and, well, oddly they don’t sidle over to me there. But go to a marathon and you’re more popular than Santa Claus his own self! Ahh, but you deserve it... so how are you, Prez? I was thinking about the different traits throughout our club. Do you remember what the club was like in 2004-5? With about 200 members, we were about five groups: the Speedies (we had members winning more marathons in a year than I was entering; even you had 30-something Boston qualifiers in one year, causing me considerable pause); the Ultras (they use 50-mile events to warm up for 100-milers); the Voluminous Ones (“oh, that year I only did 46 marathons, had an off year”), and the Tri-athletes, like #3, Mr. Tony, biking, running, swimming (…yes, but can he putt?). Doing long distances in one sport is tough enough, but in three? You have to be some sort of maniac to do that. Oh yeah. And the rest of us, in the “none of the above, exactly” crowd, were the Sane ones (hahahaha! gotchya again, Prez!). But Hey! We earned our yellow singlets, so we were IN. What in the world I was doing among your incredible friends I could never quite figure. But I was in, and remain tickled to be so. Well, now, with over 6,000 members, there’s a score of categories we could add! We are a club alright, a club of many categories. Many. We’ve got Brits, Canadians, Brazilians, Australians, even Puyallupians. (One needs to tend to one’s geography. It’s a planet.) We’ve got a hallowed group of Hall of Famers, remarkable people. We only need to run a skajillion marathons to join them! To paraphrase Jack Nicklaus, they have a level of determination with which I am not familiar. I have had a good day when I MEET a Hall of Famer, never mind qualifying for it. We’ve got some celebrities on board now… I mean besides “Hollywood.” {Hiya, Chris!} I’m curious about them. Do you think Beardsley and Yasso joined because they just wanted to meet me, Prez, hmm? No? I guess not. Maybe to meet Lopez…he knows lots about running. Or Korecki? Ha! Maybe if they’re trying to sell running lessons! Hahaha! Let’s see…maybe Kino… that guy’s bouncing off the walls, isn’t he? No wait, I got it! MacGyver! Yeah, to meet MacGyver! I’d join to meet that guy! We have historical look-alikes... I know I’ve met Ben Franklin and Mitt Romney out there, despite their denials. We’ve got the Divas now, and girls in skirts instead of shorts. Sometimes we’ve got guys in skirts. Both have appeared in the Pink. We have people who have walked more miles and faster than some biking clubs bike. I’m right about that. I’ve walked behind Sue. We have a bevy of Barefooters, a bold bunch, bunions be banned. Maybe their idea is a healthy one, but I don’t think it is transferrable to all the other sports, like say, ice hockey. (Think about it.) But they would recommend it. I tell you, they’re maniacal. We have three sub-groups of the inactive: those who have accomplished what they wished and moved on; others Taking-A-Break; and the inevitable injured reserve list. May Santa bring some magical healing. We have racers, sure; we also have a contingent of race directors! We have age-group winners in all the age-brackets, and a set of octogenarians that make my students look retired. Then we have a corral of Cowboys. And Texans. And Texans who are in the Guinness Book of Records. In addition to league leaders Larry and Yolanda, we have a posse who dumbfound me, finishing the Bataan March standing, or completing that 135-mile through-the-desert-and-up-the-mountain picnic. If NASA wants to put a runner instead of a car on the moon, we could field a team. This one is a little odd, Prez. We have Half-Marathon-Fanatics now, did you know that? Did you know that they call a 13.1-mile race a half marathon? No no no no no, I’ve run them both, and I promise you, Steve, one-half of a marathon is not 13 miles, it is 20, because that second half starts there and goes 6.2 longer miles. You can check my splits for proof. Mr. Yee, I like Christmas stories of Santa Claus and all the various elves, just like I like the story of Snow White and her seven dwarves: Sleepy, Dopey, Doc, Happy, Sneezy, Bashful, and Grumpy. We’re all so very different in so many ways, and yet…we share many things in common in deeper ways. You and your sidekicks brought us together, not just through running, but off of the strengths of these quiet, sometimes hidden, shared things. We live them out in our celebrations and reunions, our congratulations and our swapping more stories. From them all the fables and stories emerge true: Santa’s giving, the can-do service of the elves, the camaraderie of the dwarves. They live on endlessly, vividly, from some deeper well, from some something or somewhere else that is Real, this else. From any persuasion we can find it, Prez, find it residing warmly, welcoming us, restful and leading to peaceful rest. It is particularly present in an ancient event, celebrated yet… A baby was born, out back, in a shed. So then, Peace, and Goodwill, to you all. Luvya, Rev dgkienz@yahoo.com {Sue Fauerbach, #7, has walked thousands of miles in a world-wide running club; Hideki Kinoshita, #1382, is a happy-go-lucky New Yorker who has redefined “enthusiastic”; SR Lopez, our more-than-reliable source for insightful information on races, logistical details, and running community news; Rick Korecki, a Floridian who thinks he’s faster than Rev just because his times are lower (huh!); Larry Macon and Yolanda Holder, world record holders in marathons completed in one year; Dick Beardsley, famous for his 1-2 duel with Alberto Salazar at the 1982 Boston Marathon, and Bart Yasso of Runner’s World, both of whom authored running books worthy of your Christmas wish list; Steve Boone (#150) and Greg Goebel (#961), handsome devils each resemble historical figures; and finally, “McGyver” is Ray Shaw (#558), one entirely cheerful Maniac, like these others, you’ll never forget if you ever have the luck to meet them.} http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 32