ON THE RUN
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ON THE RUN
River City Runners & Walkers Club Roads and Tracks Parkersburg, West Virginia www.rivercityrunnersandwalkers.com Volume XXXII January/February 2012 Issue 1 - The Columbus Marathon - Completing the Journey One Mile at a Time Sarah Hess wrote an article about competing in her first marathon. The Columbus Marathon Race Director contacted her and invited her to the VIP dinner on Friday evening, but Sarah could not attend because the Rick Brown Memorial Race was being held on Saturday morning. He told her to look him up at the race; she did, and they had a nice chat. Sarah’s article appeared on the Columbus Marathon website. Here is Sarah’s article: Vivian Brown and Sarah Hess complete the 2011 Columbus Marathon Running a marathon is something I never thought I would do. I come from a family of runners; my dad, mom, and brother have all run many marathons. I have always said that I am the only one in my family to have not run a marathon. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 13, I stopped running. Years passed, and I had never thought about starting again. Then, one day in June of 2009, I was out for a walk and something inside me said - why not run. I began to run, probably not even a quarter mile at a stretch, but I stuck with it. Slowly building up the distance, I could run. I signed up for my first race, a one-mile run, two weeks later. I ran the whole mile with my dad by my side, and I thought I would pass out by the end. But, I stuck with it. I continued to try to run each day and ran a 5K in September and October, both with my dad by my side, encouraging me and advising me along the way. A week after my October race, I received the devastating news that my dad had died while running the Detroit Half Marathon. Instead of quitting, I kept running. After all, this was his passion, and it was beginning to grow within me. The following August (2010), I ran my first half marathon in Parkersburg, WV. I was now hooked. Sometime early this year, I made the decision that I wanted to run a marathon. After talking with my mom, I registered for the Columbus Marathon and my brother registered for the half. After all, that is where both my parents ran their first marathons and always enjoyed running several more. My mom has completed this journey with me, also registering for the marathon. All of those long runs together, side by side, she has advised me just as my dad would have. I know I can complete this journey one mile at a time, one step at a time. Together, mom and I will cross the finish line. The training has been emotional and tough, but I will now run my first marathon in Columbus, the same day as Detroit, to pay tribute to my dad, my hero. LET’S CELEBRATE ANOTHER GREAT YEAR TOGETHER! River City Runners & Walkers Awards Banquet Friday, February 3, 2012 - 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 1341 Juliana Street, Parkersburg, WV RESERVATIONS REQUIRED! Social hour, dinner, awards, door prizes, 50/50 drawing Dinner provided by Windmill Cafe; BYOB Pasta, chicken, green beans, salad, bread, dessert, coffee and soda Cost - $13.00 per person; Children under 12 - $5.00 RSVP - For more information, please contact Donna Kramer, Banquet Chairwoman E-mail: donita51@suddenlink.net - (304) 295-5479 or cell (304) 482-1944 ********** ~ BANQUET RESERVATION FORM ~ Name _____________________________________________________Total Enclosed: _____________ Phone # or E-Mail _____________________________________________________________________ Guest________________________________________________________________________________ Guest________________________________________________________________________________ * Mail reservation and check to: River City Runners & Walkers Club, P.O. Box 4496, Parkersburg, WV 26104 * River City Runners & Walkers Club www.rivercityrunnersandwalkers.com ~ BOARD OF DIRECTORS ~ Sharon Marks, President News & Sentinel 2-Mile Race Director runsharon@hotmail.com (304) 481-1741 RCRWC General Information Kevin McCleary, Vice President McCleary56@hotmail.com (304) 488-3286 Vivian Brown, Secretary runrickrun@suddenlink.net (740) 373-8643 Steven Browning, Treasurer sjb@casinternet.net (304) 489-9260 Chip Allman News and Sentinel Half Marathon Director runchiprun@hotmail.com (304) 580-1173 Joe Corra, Race Coordinator/Turkey Trot Dir. runjoerun@hotmail.com (304) 488-4108 Cynthia Gibbs, Timing Services/Membership rcrscribe@hotmail.com (304) 428-2213 Amy Eddy, Running & Walking Series Director amyeddy222@hotmail.com (304) 428-0278 Tom Kramer, RRCA State Rep. & Equipment kram37@suddenlink.net (304) 482-1737 Ira Buckalew, Winter Series Director terriira@hotmail.com (304) 893-1001 Donna Graham, Newsletter Editor blackhorsefarm1@frontier.com (740) 896-2894 Gary Pennington, Points & Mileage garyepennington@yahoo.com Donna Kramer, Awards Banquet/Volunteers donita51@suddenlink.net (304) 295-5479 Eric Stanley, Webmaster Merchandise/Scholarship Committee EStanley10@aol.com (304) 615-2743 Larry Games, Scholarship Committee lgames@suddenlink.net (304) 295-4552 Melissa Wigal, Beginners’ Clinic Director rmwigal@yahoo.com (304) 295-6415 Keith Hoy, At Large keithhoy@gmail.com (304) 485-2842 Lynda Molinaro, At Large lyndamolinaro@yahoo.com (304) 295-5088 Andrew Nestor, At Large abnestor@frontier.com (304) 295-1038 MISSION STATEMENT ~ The River City Runners & Walkers Club is a non-profit organization which promotes road racing, running, and walking as a sport for both competition and recreation for the benefit of fitness, fun, health, and quality of life. PUBLICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP ~ Roads and Tracks is published bi-monthly by the River City Runners & Walkers Club, P.O. Box 4496, Parkersburg, WV 26104. Membership is open to everyone. It is not necessary to run or walk in River City Runners & Walkers Club events. Club members receive the newsletter free with their membership. MEMBER DISCOUNTS ~ River City Runners & Walkers Club members receive the following discounts: 10% on classes/training at Sherry’s Custom Fitness 20% on athletic footwear and athletic clothing at Renee’s Birkenstock 15% on running gear at Zides 15% at GNC South 5% on shoes, 10% on clothing at On the Run & Walk CHANGE OF ADDRESS ~ The United States Post Office does not forward bulk-rate mail. If you have a change of address, please let us know so that you will continue to receive Roads and Tracks. BOARD MEETINGS ~ Board meetings are the last Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Parkersburg and Wood County Library. All members are welcome! SUBMISSION OF RACE RESULTS AND MILEAGE ~ Submitting race results and miles monthly will make calculations easier. Race results should include race name, date, location, time, and award or placing. Please submit results by the 7th of each month for the previous month’s results. SEND MILES to: Gary Pennington, PO Box 4286, Parkersburg, WV 26104; garyepennington@yahoo.com SEND RACE RESULTS to: Donna Graham, 80 Graham Road, Lowell, OH 45744; blackhorsefarm1@frontier.com DEADLINES ~ All articles and contributions are to be submitted ready-toprint; electronic submissions are preferred. The deadline is the 7th of the month prior to the next issue of Roads and Tracks. Deadline dates will be: December 7, February 7, April 7, June 7, August 7, October 7. Photos should be emailed in .jpeg format. Send information to Donna Graham. Questions? Call Donna at (740) 896-2894. 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The River City Runners & Walkers Club and all sponsors, volunteers, and advertisers will assume no liability for damages or omissions in this newsletter. ~ 2 ~ Roads and Tracks PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ~ SHARON MARKS There are many things I love, though I think we overuse that phrase in our everyday lives. One of the things I love other than the obvious (family, friends, running partners) - is my job. I am a teacher, and I can honestly say I love my job at Parkersburg High School. However, Thanksgiving Day I might have found my other love; I wore the brainchild of Joe Corra, a small mobile camera attached to my head with a turkey hat, of course. I had the best time ever. So, if I ever leave my current career, I have decided I will become the full-time River City Runners & Walkers Club greeter. Priceless! The Turkey Trot saw the largest crowd ever. Over 2,900 registered turkeys were weaving their way up and down Washington Avenue. At one point the entire avenue, as far as the eye could see, was filled with people, young and old, running and walking, enjoying the chance to get out and meet and greet the entire town and burn a few calories. The scene was awesome. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate everyone who came out on Thanksgiving morning to participate, and a special thank you goes to the residents of Washington Avenue and Park Avenue. They are very gracious to allow us to take over their roads for a couple of hours. This subject is a great oppportunity for me to segue to my next topic: volunteers. Each of us has come out for one or more events, whether it is a turkey trot, 5K, or half marathon, and we have had a great experience. That does not magically occur. Each event takes hours of preparation and many hours of work from unpaid volunteers. I am a staunch believer in volunteerism for everyone, young and old. Our country was born on the concept of volunteerism. There is a multitude of ways to get involved; for example, on Thanksgiving Day Marchell and Makenzie Allman went to the Salvation Army to help se rve me als to th ose wh o could n’t affor d thei r own Thanksgiving meal. This is just one example of the many opportunities for volunteerism. If you want to volunteer for a race event, there are 30+ races listed on the RCRWC website. I know this is a little like a broken record; but if you have a good time at the races now, get involved - and you will really appreciate the experience. I am always amazed by those who take volunteerism to the next level. One example: Andrew Miller. I introduced this young man at the Turkey Trot. Andrew ran 2,400 miles from Long Beach, CA, to his hometown of Spencer, WV, in five months. He raised $22,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project. He was a very humble young man, and I am proud to say I was able to meet him. For Christmas this year I purchased cookbooks for my family from Terri Santiago. Terri’s son, Chris, lost both his legs in the Iraq War on September 16, 2006. To aid the Wounded Warrior Project, Terri put together a cookbook to raise money for the Wounded Warrior cause. If you are interested in purchasing a cookbook, e-mail Terri at tsantiago53@hotmail.com. Well done and good luck. Finally, I would like to give some advice to get through the winter months - stay active! No one dislikes cold more than me, but don’t let that stop you. There are many activities out there to keep you in shape. If you ski, enjoy the snow. Warm water more to your liking? Then try the YMCA pool. Remember, all River City Runners & Walkers Club members may enjoy a free month of membership for the YMCA, Broad Street and Market Street branches, in February (see page 5). You can cycle, play basketball, take a class (let me suggest TNT, M-W-F), or lift some weights. Take the family and get everyone involved. Take the kids sleigh riding or just walk or run at McDonough Park. DON’T sit on the couch. Get up and get moving; and if you can take someone with you, then you have performed another form of volunteerism. Check out the calendar and pick a race, any race, and sign up - and then get a plan. It won’t happen by itself - so do it NOW. I hope to see you on the streets, in the woods, or in the gym. “Happy Winter” to you and your family. ~ In Memoriam ~ An Independent Financial Advisory Firm Investment Planning Cash Flow Analysis Retirement Planning Insurance Planning Our condolences to Dale and Gary McMahon and Families on the loss of their mother, Viola May McMahon ~ Notes and News ~ Like the wonderful cupcakes at the Christmas Party? Well, here is where you can get some of your own. Lisa Huck - 740-984-4877 - The Sweet Stop www.sweetstop.moonfruit.com Lisa is at the Marietta Farmers’ Market most Saturdays. Christopher W. Bennon 2100 Dudley Avenue Parkersburg, WV 26104 (304)485-1260 cbennon@futurefocusfinancial.co m Fee-Based Planning & Third Party Money Management offered through ValMark Advisers, Inc. a SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Securities offered through ValMark Securities, Inc. MemberFINRA, SIPC. 130 Springside Drive, Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333-2431. 1-800-765-5201. Future Focus Advisors, Inc. is a separate entity fromValMark Securities, Inc. and ValMark Advisers, Inc. RCRWC Member TIM GOSSETT was one of two troopers who pulled an intoxicated man out of a burning vehicle in December. Congratulations on a job well done, Tim. We are all proud of you! PLEASE NOTE PLEASE NOTE: THE DATE OF THE MARCH HARE IS ~ 3 ~ Roads and Tracks SUNDAY, MARCH 25 River City Runners & Walkers Club ~ NEW MEMBERS ~ Sarah Miles, 40, Parkersburg, WV - Sarah is a walker. Eric Martin, 24, Parkersburg, WV - Eric has run for nine years. Larry Reeves, 65, Mineral Wells, WV - Larry has been running for 45 years. Bios written by Lynda Molinaro ~ NEW FAMILIES ~ Terri Parks, 32, and Family, St. Mary’s, WV - Terri is a stayat-home mom and has been running for a couple of years; Darren Parks, 34, is an owner/manager; Addison Parks, 5, student; Desmond Parks, 2. Angela Wigal, 36, and Family, Parkersburg, WV - Angela has been running for ten years; no additional information was available on her family. Shaun Sydenstricker, 34, and Family, Parkersburg, WV Shaun has been running for six years; more information about this great family will be included in the next newsletter. Brent Cottrill, 35, and Family, West Union, WV - Brent is the Doddrige County Appraiser with the Doddridge County Assessor’s Office and has been running for two years; Laura Cottrill, 30, employed at Doddridge County Home Health; Desirae Schoonover, 11, student; Jaklin Schoonover, 9, student; and Catherine Cottrill, 4, student. Amber Gill, 32, and Family, Washington, WV - Amber is a teacher at Emerson Elementary and has been running for a year; Marcus Gill, 33, is a field supervisor; Andrew Gill, 8, is a student. Cherrie Cowan, 56, Parkersburg, WV - Cherrie runs about 20 miles per week. Alex Thoburn, 50, Paden City, WV - Alex is a chemical worker at Bayer Material Science and has been running/walking for ten years. Toni Weaver, 38, Vienna, WV - Toni is a financial advisor for TMW Advisors. Reuben Perkins, 30, Belmont, OH - Reuben has been running for a year. Kate Swisher, 44, Parkersburg, WV - Kate is manager at Parkersburg Country Club and has been running for a year. Ed Pagan, 51, Vincent, OH - Ed has run for two years. Nathan Cunningham, 22, Parkersburg, WV - Nathan is a student at WVUP and has been running for eight years. Kevin Coulter, 52, Martinsburg, WV - Kevin says that he has been running for 52 years! Adam Dobson, 29, Washington, WV - Adam is a teacher with Wood County Schools and has been running for two years. Ricky Phillips, 25, Parkersburg, WV - No information. Chris Pucella, 36, Marietta, OH - Chris is the Men’s Head Rowing Coach at Marietta College. ~ ADDING FAMILY MEMBERS ~ Phyllis Brown, St. Mary’s, WV, has added husband, Mike, 46. ~ NEW MEMBERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN A RCRWC BEGINNERS’ CLINIC ~ Richard and Melissa Shea, Marietta, OH, have added their son Eric, 26, and their daughter Trisha, 23. Allison Davis, 29, Parkersburg, WV - Allison is an HR Specialist at Public Debt and has been running less than a year. Courtney Halliday, Marietta, OH, has added her husband John, 44, an attorney; Jack, 14, runs cross country for Marietta and swims for the YMCA; Cooper, 12, runs cross country for Marietta and swims for YMCA; Piper, 8, plays soccer and swims for YMCA. Jamie Six, 50, Vienna, WV Rachel Cunningham, Vienna, WV, has added husband Chris; son Jericho Norris, 15, started running this summer and is a member of the PHS cross country team and will be running his first half marathon with his mother in January; son Caleb Norris, 15; daughter Ivy Norris, 15. Patty Lowers, 64, Parkersburg, WV Kathy Tucker, 53, Parkersburg, WV - Kathy is a walker. Candy Jones, 58, Parkersburg, WV - Candy is a walker. JoAnne Bowers, 53, Marietta, OH - JoAnne is a runner. Lisa Stevens, 51, Walker, WV - Lisa is a runner; husband Jeff also joined. Doug Williams, Mineral Wells, WV, added his daughter Sara to his membership. Margaret Hattman, 60, Parkersburg, WV - Margaret is a runner; husband Richard, 60, also joined. Joshua Naylor, Parkersburg, WV, has added Lauren Marie Wintzinger to his membership. ~ WELCOME BACK ~ Heather Miller, Ripley, WV, has added Ray Brown, 36, a paramedic, and Noah Miller, 12, a student. Larry Atkinson, Parkersburg, WV, added his daughter Heather to his membership. Paula Hall, 53, Marietta, OH - She is an IT Specialist at DuPont and took part in the 1997 Beginners’ Clinic. Jody Alden, 52, and Family, Reno, OH - Jody is a research assistant at University of Cincinnati; Rosalie Alden, 12, student; Mackenzie Shipley, 18, student. HATMAKER CHIROPRACTIC CENTER DR. ALAN B. HATMAKER, B.A., D.C . NORTH PLAZA 3601 EMERSON AVENUE OFFICE PHONE PARKERSBURG, WV 26101 422- 3731 ~ 4 ~ Roads and Tracks IT’S FREE! JINGLE BELL 2-MILER Parkersburg, WV - 12/3/11 Run – Male 1st Rob Boston 11:17 2nd Dave Williamson 11:55 3rd Kevin Morey 12:26 Run – Female 1st Julie Fobes 13:14 2nd Teri Parks 14:41 3rd Katherine Vickers 15:13 Walk – Male 1st Tim Finkel 19:02 2nd Jay Smith 19:09 3rd Jeff Musser 19:23 Walk – Female 1st Deana Farrah 20:16 2nd Melissa Shea 21:40 3rd Diane Hartley 25:28 EMILY SPENCER MEMORIAL 5K Belpre, OH - 10/1/11 5K Run Shawn Farrah, 21:15 - 1-AG Doug Cook, 21:54 - 1-AG Bill Gardner, 22:12 - 1-AG Phil McHenry, 25:49 - 3-AG Barbara Jahn, 30:47 - 1-AG Parkersburg YMCA offers free one-month membership to River City Runners & Walkers Club members! The Parkersburg YMCA is offering a one-month free membership to all River City Runners & Walkers Club members during the month of February, 2012. Just check in at the door. Both facilities on Broad Street and Market Street will be available free of charge. This includes the pool, fitness class, and all the equipment. Update your RCRWC membership NOW and take advantage of this great offer. Contact Sharon Marks with any questions and/or comments at runsharon@hotmail.com. 5K Walk Deana Farrah, 32:29 - 1-OAF Jan Sheridan, 39:23 - 1-AG Ryan Epperly, 50:41 - 1-AG Tim Oldfield, 34:19 - 3-OA Amy Koher, 40:29 - 1-AG Sean McHenry, 42:41 - 1-AG Cecil Chapman, 34:23 - 1-AG Terri Smith, 39:06 - 1-AG Carl Smith, 37:47 - 1-AG Diane Hartley, 40:24 - 1-AG Thomas Lynch, 41:35 - 2-AG Ernest Doll, 37:42 - 1-AG CRUSADER 5K CHALLENGE Parkersburg, WV - 10/23/11 5K Run Becky Poling, 22:28 - 1-OAF Amber Ullman, 24:31 - 3-OAF Dave Williamson, 20:16 - 1-OA Shawn Farrah, 21:25 - 3-OA Kristen Meeks, 26:37 - 1-AG Lisa Buckley, 25:32 - 1-AG Doug Cook, 22:25 - 1-AG Monica Cox, 36:01 - 1-AG Brent Viers, 21:41 - 1-AG Hal Richmond, 23:53 - 1-AG George Roe, 24:03 - 2-AG Kent Cutright, 29:46 - 1-Clergy Celeste Benson, 29:09 5K Walk Deana Farrah, 32:44 - 1-OAF Margie Oldfield, 35:39 - 2-OAF Tim Finkel, 30:40 - 1-OA Jay Smith, 31:23 - 2-OA ~ 5 ~ Roads and Tracks TURKEY TROT Parkersburg, WV - 11/24/11 Overall Men Tyler Cantley 15:07 Stevan Ragg 15:08 Matt Boyles 15:11 Breydon Gates 15:21 Michael Owen 15:29 Overall Women 1 Debbie Amos 18:08 2 Maddie Hill 18:18 3 Skye Taylor 19:32 4 Amber Hanes 19:54 5 Jaimie Cokely 20:09 2,561 entrants tied for 6th place. 1 2 3 4 5 A LOOK AT SOME OF THE MEN OF RIVER CITY RUNNERS & WALKERS CLUB Editor’s Note: I thought I would profile some of the men of RCRWC. Jim Bailey, 70; Tony Mollica, 53; and Rob Boston, 46, were chosen to show everyone how much time these guys devote to racing. These are just their results from the past three months! Jim Bailey: 10/01/11 - Great Allegany Run 5K, Cumberland, MD - 25:09 - 1-AG 10/02/11 - WV State Forest Festival 10K, Elkins, WV - 53:57 - 2-AG 10/08/11 - Apple Butter Festival 5K, Salem, WV - 24:36, 1-AG 10/09/11 - Tony Cottrell 5K, Parkersburg, WV - 24:44 - 1-AG 10/15/11 - Rick Brown 5-Mile Run, Marietta, OH - 41:12 - 1-AG 10/15/11 - Gateway Night Glow 5K, Fairmont, WV - 27:42 - 1-AG 10/16/11 - Mission Take Back 5K, Bruceton Mills, WV - 27:13 - 2-AG 10/22/11 - Glenville St. College Homecoming 5K, Glenville, WV - 24:22 10/23/11 - Alpha Phi 5K, Morgantown, WV - 25:14 10/23/11 - Crusader 5K Challenge, Parkersburg, WV - 25:19 - 1-AG 10/29/11 - Toys for Tots 5K, Morgantown, WV - 24:33 - 1-AG 11/05/11 - Veterans Day 10K, Wheeling, WV - 54:55 - 1-AG 11/19/11 - Brandi Bowen 5K, West Union, WV - 26:00 - 1-AG 11/20/11 - Rowlesburg 5K, Rowlesburg, WV - 26:11 - 1-AG 12/03/11 - Girls on the Run 5K, Parsons, WV - 25:10 - 2-AG (50+) 12/04/11 - Snowflake Chase, Morgantown, WV - 25:27 - 1-AG 12/11/11 - No. 1 Winter Series, 5K, Charleston, WV - 24:26 - 1-AG 12/17/11 - Mistletoe 5K, St. Mary’s, WV - 24:39 - 1-AG Tony Mollica: 10/01/11 - Barkcamp Trail HM, Belmont, OH - 3:03:49 - 3-AG 10/08/11 - The Blair Witch III 16-mile Trail Run, Dayton, OH - 2:41:44 10/15/11 - Rick Brown 5-Mile Run, Marietta, OH - 37:56 - 3-AG 10/29/11 - Howl-O-Ween 5K Trail Race, Rutland, OH - 33:30 - 1-AG 11/06/11 - Bobcat Trail Marathon, Burr Oak State Park, OH - 6:11 11/19/11 - Game Day 5K, Westerville, OH - 23:01 11/24/11 - Athens Running Club Turkey Trot 5K, Athens, OH - 2:23 11/26/11 - Keep Your Fork 5K, Pomeroy, OH - 24:16 12/04/11 - Bigfoot 50K, Salt Fork State Park, Cambridge, OH - 8:15.29 12/10/11 - Irish Ridge Night Trail Run 4 Miler, Corning, OH - 44:25 12/17/11 - Ryan Jobes 5K, Williamstown, WV - 23:00:35 12/18/11 - 29th Annual Misletoe 5K, St. Mary’s, WV - 23:35 12/24/11 - Mt. Vernon Running Buddies 5K, Mt. Vernon, OH - 23:04 12/31/11 - Run In The New Year 5K, Granville, OH - 23:15 - 1-AG Rob Boston: 10/01/11 - 14th Beckley Half Marathon, Beckley, WV - 1:34:01 - 1-AG 10/02/11 - Mt. State Forest Festival 10K, Elkins, WV - 40:22 - 1-MM 10/08/11 - 24th Sam Warner 5K, Salem, WV - 18:59 - 3-OA 10/09/11 - Tony Cottrell 5K, Parkersburg, WV - 18:57 - 1-MM 10/15/11 - Rick Brown 5-Mile Run, Marietta, OH - 31:10 - 4-OA 10/16/11 - 32nd Columbus Marathon, Columbus OH - 3:11:35 10/29/11 - Tyler Burchett Homerun 5K, Columbus, OH - 18:20 - 1-OA 10/30/11 - Skeleton 5K, Amherst, OH - 18:00 - 2-AG 11/05/11 - Veterans Day 10K, Wheeling, WV - 39:18 - 1-MM 11/06/11 - Marshall University HM, Huntington, WV - 1:22:30 - 1-AG 11/12/11 - MVNU 5K Feed the Hungry, Mt. Vernon, OH - 18:37 - 3-OA 11/13/11 - Buckeye Classic 10K, Lewis Center, OH - 40:24 - 3-OA 11/19/11 - Nick Caldwell Memorial 10K, St. Albans, WV - 37:05 - 1-OA 11/26/11 - 7th Pigskin Classic 5K, Cleveland, OH - 17:37 12/03/12 - Jingle Bell 2-Mile, Parkersburg, WV - 11:17 - 1-OA 12/04/12 - Trot for Tots 5K, Oakdale, PA - 18:19 - 1-AG 12/04/12 - Trot for Tots 10K, Oakdale, PA - 38:34 - 1-AG Jim Bailey Tony Mollica Rob Boston OUR UNSUNG HEROES Joe Corra, Tom Kramer, Dwain Hartley, Lou Molinaro What would we do without these guys? They are all familiar faces at the finish line, devoting many hours to setting up and timing races - in all kinds of weather! This photo is from the 2011 Jingle Bell. OUR WALKER MARATHON MAN by Lori Watt His decision was made in November, 2010. His journe y be gan in January, 2011. His determination took him through December, 2011. Randy Skidmore, aka “Skid,” took on the challenge of completing a half marathon every month for the entire year of 2011. Skid be gan his journe y in Fairmont, WV, worked his way through Dublin, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Athens, OH; Wheeling, WV; Paine sville , OH; Erie , PA; Parkersburg, WV; New Albany, OH; Columbus, OH; Huntington, WV; and ended in Ashland, OH. And as if a half every month was not e nough, he also whippe d through many 5Ks, a couple 10Ks, a half marathon relay, two full marathons, and trained over 1,900 miles on foot. When I asked Skid what his favorite half of the year was, his reply was Columbus, Ohio. He enjoys the course in general. Columbus always attracts many spectators and has lots of music during the entire course. Skid’s biggest accomplishment of his racing year was the Cleveland Marathon where he won the walking division with a time of 5:07:32. This was Skid’s first full marathon walk. After the full marathon, I asked him if he would race another full marathon - his answer was “maybe.” Well, his “maybe” turned into another great time for another full marathon only six months after the Cleveland Marathon. Skid went to Richmond, VA, in November where he proudly finished the full marathon in 5:05:51. This race meant a lot to him as it was to raise money for organ donors. For more information go to: www.donatelifevirginia.org. Continued on page 10 DK’s SHIRT BLANKETS - Donna Kramer - donita51@suddenlink.net - (304) 295-5479 ~ 6 ~ Roads and Tracks Skid finished more than 40 races in 2011. His list of accomplishments continue on page 10. Continued on p. 10 PREVENT DOWNTIME WITH THE FOLLOWING EXERCISES TO MAKE YOU A STRONGER, HEALTHIER WALKER/RUNNER by Sherry McCay, RN Certified Personal Trainer & Fitness Therapist The following ankle/calf exercises can make you a stronger and healthier walker/runner. They can be performed prior to a workout as a warm-up or in between training sessions as a strengthening/preventive program. 1. Stand on one foot (other knee higher than standing knee) and draw in capital letters the alphabet with the other foot. Repeat on the other side. 2. Repeat No. 1 with one eye closed. 3. Repeat No. 1 with both eyes closed. 4. Walk 50-100 feet on your toes (can also be done on sand). 5. Walk 50-100 feet on your heels (can also be done on sand). 6. Walk 50-100 feet with toes pointing out (can also be done on sand). 7. Walk 50-100 feet with toes pointing in (can also be done on sand). 8. Walk 50-100 feet rolling ankles out - should only be done on sand. 9. Walk 50-100 feet rolling ankles in - should only be done on sand. 10. Place a towel on the floor, stand at one end, and curl toes and roll towel towards you. 11. Four-way ankle resistance - place a resistance band around toes and secure it around a sturdy object; pull toes toward you, push toes away from you, abduct (outward), adduct (inward) - each x 20. 12. Stand on curb or bench, drop heels, then lift to tippy toes x 20; repeat with toes out and then toes in. For more information, you can contact any of our Professional Trainers (Sh erry McC ay, Rach el Cunningham , Micah Martindale, or Justin Welch ) at 304-488-3831 or www.sherryscustomfitness.com. ~ IMPORTANT RACE INFORMATION ~ RCRWC offers two racing awards at the Annual Banquet - the Running and Walking Series awards and the Race Points awards. For the RCRWC Running and Walking Series Awards: You must sign up to be eligible for this award, you must be a RCRWC member, and you must complete a certain number of races to be eligible for an award. You do not have to report your results for any of the Series races. We have that information and will record your points for you. Your points start accumulating on the date that you register for the Series. For the Race Points Awards: To be eligible for Race Points awards, you must send ALL your results to Donna Graham, including any Series races. These will not be automatically kept for you for this award. This award is an accumulation of ALL the races you have done, and points are given accordingly. Send your monthly mileage to Gary Pennington. When sending your race results, please use the following format EACH month. RACE DATE, RACE NAME AND CITY/ STATE, YOUR TIME, YOUR AWARD, if any. ONLY RECORD AWARDS THAT WERE ACTUALLY GIVEN. If you came in fourth in your age group, but only the top three in the age group were given awards, then please do not list that you were fourth. SEE PAGE 6 (results from Jim, Tony, and Rob) FOR THE CORRECT FORMAT TO SEND IN YOUR RACES. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS FORMAT EXACTLY - IT WILL HELP SO MUCH! ~ 7 ~ Roads and Tracks www.sherryscustomfitness.com RIVER CITY RUNNERS MAKE HISTORY - AS SANTAS! October 16, 2011 Eric Stanley - 3:06:17 Jim Miller - 4:23:42 Shaun Dunn - 3:11:53 John Carter - 3:15:08 Michael Hensley - 3:45:06 Andy Nestor - 3:42:02 John Hull - 3:05:43 David Bright - 3:09:52 Sharon Marks - 3:45:06 James Jeitler - 5:09:33 Vivian Brown - 6:03:26 Sarah Hess - 6:03:26 Kristin Meeks - 4:57:34 Walkers: Anda Coiner - 5:33:37 - 3-OAF COLUMBUS HALF MARATHON Rachel Cunningham - 1:37:31 Erin Stanley - 1:47:44 Kathy Robinson - 2:11:41 Linda Milhoan - 1:46:28 Misty Roberts - 1:47:20 Jennifer Watkins - 2:23:17 Celeste Benson - 2:15:20 Kent Cutright - 2:15:20 Brian Casto - 2:07:04 Darla Miller - 2:14:53 Mary Schilling - 2:14:16 Scott Latture - 2:18:03 Mike Lewis - 1:37:23 David Knost - 1:41:31 David Earl - 2:16:03 Vicki Elkins-Earl - 2:36:35 Connie Sams - 2:36:04 Kim Stooke - 3:27:57 Walkers: Tim Finkel - 2:17:45 - 1-OA Jay Smith - 2:30:12 - 2-AG Randy Skidmore - 2:23:15 - 1-AG Dave Workman - 2:23:27 - 1-AG Richard Shea - 2:20:39 - 2-OA Melissa Shea - 2:42:22 - 1-AG Tena Harper - 2:25:04 - 2-OAF Bernie Fries - 2:45:03 Jenny Fries - 2:44:21 Chris Walker - 2:52:00 - 2-AG History-making RCRWC members have fun in Las Vegas - Phyllis Brown, Mike Brown, Linda Milhoan, Mark Milhoan, Nan Williams, Tim Williams; Not Shown - Misty Roberts Several RCRWC members participated in the Great Santa 5K Run in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 3, 2011. The race website reports the following: “With 8,123 Santas, it’s official Las Vegas has won back the World Santa Challenge, beating our closest competitor, Liverpool, who came in at 7,326. We were honored to have 500 men and women with the Army National Guard from Afghanistan participate in the Great Santa Run.” So, our runners helped to make history by donning their Santa suits and participating in the 5K run! The next day, five of the group ran the Las Vegas Half Marathon. Mark Milhoan - 1:41:03 Linda Milhoan - 1:56:07 Misty Roberts - 1:46:59 Phyllis Brown - 1:42:21 Mike Brown - 2:09:25 Five things you can do to help keep our club running smoothly! Here are five things you can do to help lessen the workload on those who keep our club running smoothly: 1. PRINT all information on forms clearly and legibly; 2. PRE-REGISTER for races if at all possible; 3. Make sure all information you submit is ACCURATE; 4. MEET ALL DEADLINES; 5. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. Thanks for helping! For complete race results and race information: www.rivercityrunnersandwalkers.com Family Dentistry Dr. Wayne Dunn ~ Dr. Jason Bowling Dr. Michelle Lynch-Bowling 1215 Avery Street, Suite B Parkersburg, WV 26101 bkknight@johnpkiger.com 304-422-7505 Cell: 304-482-5280 Fax: 304-428-3854 1-877-422-7505 1412 Blizzard Drive, Parkersburg, WV 304-424-6100 ~ 8 ~ Roads and Tracks Rick Brown 5-Mile Run/5K Walk October 15, 2011 - Marietta, OH David Miller Mark Hawkins Joe Wiltsey Jocelyne Majoy Chip Allman Shawn Farrah Eric Reeves Patrick Cathey Phyllis Brown Ryan Hill Steve Schoonover Becky Poling Joe Kennell Joe Finley Doug Cook Cam Hayes Ray Poling Hal Richmond Tab Thompson Donald Lane Bob Sheridan Tim Gossett Brian Raitz Jack Lane Lisa Buckley Drew Banziger Kelli Koon Steve Browning Kitty Consolo Misty Roberts Bill Asbury Connie Hurst Gary Pennington Dan Stephan Jr. David Spear Jim Simmons Jolene Taylor Sandra Kennell Willis Ridenour Larry Atkinson Pam Thompson Cassie Herrick Barbara Jahn Laura Van Kiuken Mike Brown Megan Workman Connie Ritchie Sue Mitchell Emily Geogerian Sandy Hugh Mark Hugh Monica Cox Jeff Cox Walkers: Tim Finkel 44 52 42 52 56 38 41 60 44 33 49 45 52 58 45 58 58 60 51 57 51 42 43 59 38 12 29 50 54 34 40 57 44 54 49 41 47 53 76 51 46 34 63 30 46 14 41 52 40 48 49 58 58 28:50.1 30:16.4 32:26.1 34:42.4 34:44.8 35:02.0 35:11.6 35:23.5 35:34.6 36:41.0 36:47.4 36:56.6 37:35.9 37:40.3 37:44.2 38:05.6 38:32.3 38:37.1 39:00.2 39:21.0 39:58.6 40:32.4 40:37.5 40:48.1 40:55.3 41:32.5 41:39.1 41:51.2 41:53.6 42:04.1 42:06.2 42:15.4 42:16.4 43:49.7 44:01.6 45:42.7 46:17.5 46:36.8 47:22.8 47:56.1 53:10.5 53:18.5 53:20.3 54:19.1 54:20.6 54:31.1 54:52.7 56:41.2 57:19.5 60:28.7 60:29.0 61:57.6 61:58.7 2-OA 3-OA 5-OA 1-OAF 1-AG 2-AG 1-AG 1-AG 2-OAF 1-AG 3-AG 3-OAF 1-AG 2-AG 53 30:58.7 1-OA 3-AG 2-AG 3-AG 5-OAF 1-AG 1-AG 1-AG 1-AG 1-AG 2-AG 2-AG 2-AG 3-AG 1-AG 1-AG 1-AG 3-AG 3-AG 3-AG Jay Smith Donna Graham Carol Seely Deana Farrah Tim Oldfield Melissa Shea Michael Seely Margie Oldfield Donna Kramer Janna North Tiffanie Craven Tena Harper Randy Skidmore Thomas Lynch Jan Sheridan Ernest Doll Penny Kenney Bernard Fries Amy Koher Carl Smith Rick Koher Diane Hartley Craig Bock Mary Anne Bush Gloria Thieman Celeste Benson Kent Cutright Michele Gossett Regina Bryant Sarah Hess Vivian Brown Samantha Banziger 57 62 56 38 56 44 58 57 60 43 38 50 56 65 50 74 62 80 39 52 50 63 51 67 44 48 44 42 57 36 61 10 31:40.6 31:44.1 32:05.6 32:16.9 33:26.2 34:29.6 34:35.6 34:41.0 35:17.8 36:16.8 36:46.7 37:11.1 37:11.3 37:59.0 38:16.6 38:18.3 38:45.2 39:09.0 39:13.8 39:18.6 39:22.2 39:31.2 39:55.9 41:55.0 43:09.6 43:23.6 43:23.8 45:54.5 47:01.5 50:07.3 50:07.6 51:04.8 2-OA 1-OAF 2-OAF 3-OAF 3-OA 4-OAF 5-OA 5-OAF 1-AG 1-AG 1-AG 1-AG 1-AG 1-AG 3-AG 1-AG 2-AG 2-AG 2-AG 2-AG 3-AG 3-AG 1-AG 2-AG 1-AG 1-AG 3-AG 2-AG 3-AG 1-AG Tony Cottrell 5K October 9, 2011 - Marietta, OH David Miller Eric Stanley Dave Williamson Andrew Nestor Kevin McCleary Neil Brague Hunter Deem Christy Brague Shawn Farrah Eric Reeves Patrick Cathey Ryan Hill Doug Cook Becky Poling Gary Pennington Tab Thompson Scott Vincent Ray Poling Donald Lane Stephen Carr Robert Sheridan 44 33 39 40 46 43 13 42 38 41 60 33 45 45 44 51 40 58 57 67 51 18:10 19:03 19:16 19:22 19:41 20:42 21:01 21:22 21:23 21:42 22:05 22:08 22:42 22:58 22:59 23:08 23:21 23:28 23:34 24:32 24:38 ~ 9 ~ Roads and Tracks 3-OA 1-AG 2-AG 1-AG 2-AG 3-AG 2-AG 1-OAF 3-AG 1-AG 3-OAF 1-AG 2-AG 3-AG 2-AG Daniel Pennock Tim Gossett Jack Lane Phillip McHenry Doug Williams Connie Hurst Dan Stephan Jr. John Adkins Amanda Hill David Earl Celeste Benson Kathy Robinson Bryan Ward Amy Zwick Megan Workman Bill Gardner Joe Finley Barbara Jahn Larry Atkinson Pam Thompson Andreea Whitley Cassie Herrick Tom Mulcay Kelly Toothman Sarah Hess Monica Cox Vicki Earl Connie Ritchie Alaura Clark Terri Clark Belinda Knight Steph VanMetre Walkers: Tim Finkel Jay Smith Richard Shea Carol Seely Donna Graham Randy Skidmore Deana Farrah Tim Oldfield Melissa Shea Michael Seely Donna Kramer Margie Oldfield Janna North Ernest Doll Jan Sheridan Thomas Lynch Jackie Tracewell Tiffanie Craven Diane Hartley Harold Edgar Mona Moore Lou Ann Lynn Candy Jones Chris Ellis Fred Ellis 30 42 59 53 40 57 54 49 33 52 48 43 41 29 14 50 58 63 51 46 16 33 75 43 36 58 41 41 11 45 55 34 24:40 24:57 25:43 25:55 25:56 26:22 27:25 28:23 28:29 28:38 29:00 29:17 29:36 29:36 30:02 30:47 30:52 30:56 31:44 33:05 33:13 33:38 33:39 34:09 35:02 35:20 35:44 35:49 38:57 39:32 39:52 41:22 53 57 45 56 62 56 38 56 44 58 60 57 43 74 50 65 41 38 63 68 54 57 57 37 40 30:43 31:12 32:00 32:19 32:24 33:17 33:18 34:18 34:46 35:25 35:46 36:46 37:04 37:25 38:02 38:41 39:00 39:10 40:11 41:36 42:16 49:18 52:34 52:56 52:57 1-FM 1-AG 2-AG 3-AG 1-AG 2-AG 1-AG 3-AG 2-AG 1-AG 2-AG 1-OA 2-OA 3-OA 1-OAF 2-OAF 1-MM 3-OAF 1-AG 1-FM 2-AG 1-AG 1-AG 1-AG 1-AG 2-AG 2-AG 2-AG 1-AG 2-AG 2-AG s ke r Wal orne r C Racewalking Notes and News by Donna Graham Happy New Year to everyone! I will keep this article very short because I need the space for other articles and information that I don’t want to have to cut. Believe it or not, I don’t have much to say this month anyway. I did my first Polar Bear Run/Walk on January 1, and it was lots of fun. Everyone picks the ir own distance, from 1-7 miles...and then everyone heads to Shoney’s to pack those calories burned back on. It was fun! I have to thank Chip for encouraging me to come since I’ve been “taking a break” for way longer than I had intended. It was great to get out and get at it again. Hopefully, I will use that as my “new start” for the year. I hope everyone has set some goals for 2012 and sees them through during the year! If you are a walker and want to be “in the loop” when I send out e-mails to inform/remind/ask, please send me an e-mail (blackhorsefarm1@frontier.com) with “Add Me to E-Mail List” in the Subject line. That way you will keep up on what is happening concerning the walkers in between newsletters. ~ Congratulations to Amber Hanes & John Carter ~ They’re engaged! A cute and interesting story ~ New member Douglas Jones, 47, from Crawfordsville, Indiana, registered for a family membership. Cyndi e-mailed him and asked for more information since he registered online, and there is no space for family information. Here is his reply: “I suppose you’re wondering why a guy from Indiana is joining your run club, and justly so. Long story short - my (possible) fiancee (pending she says “yes” this Christmas morning) lives in Vienna, and I make quite a few trips down there. I figured since I’m down that way as often as I am, I just as well join the local run club. I’ve already run a number of races down there the Parkersburg Half Marathon, 5K in Boaz, the Turkey Trot last month, and a night race in Parkersburg. I’m hoping to do the Belpre 5K in January and the Athens Marathon in April (my first full). My love is triathlons, though. I completed a few half Ironman races and did the Wisconsin full Ironman this year. Family members are myself, Margery Frerich, 47, and her daughter Alex, 22.” I called Doug and asked what the outcome of the Christmas morning proposal was....DRUMROLL...she said, “Yes!” Welcome to the club Douglas, Margery, and Alex! Donna Graham, Editor Our Walker Marathon Man - continued from page 6 Skid finishe d more than 40 race s in 2011. His list of marathons and half marathons appear at the bottom and right. I recently asked Skid what his goal for 2012 is. He looked at me with compassion, pride, and determination and stated, “I want to make a difference. I want to give back.” At that very moment I knew what Skid was referring to without needing him to say anything further. At that moment Skid reinforced my admiration for him and made me realize why I gravitate toward him. He is one of a kind; there is no other like him. Skid is on the National Kidney Donation List where he will participate in a kidney swap. In return, his wife Corky will be able to receive a much-needed kidney. For more information and to see how you may be able to help someone in need, please visit www.kidney.org/transplantation/livingDonors/ index .cfm. May - Rite Aide Cleveland Marathon, Cleveland, OH - 5:07:32 November - Sun Trust Marathon, Richmond, VA - 5:05:51 January – Run to Read Half Marathon, Fairmont, WV – 2.22:54 February – Last Chance for Boston HM, Dublin, OH – 2:25:04 March – Mercy Heart Mini, Cincinnati. OH – 2:22:11 April – Athens Half Marathon, Athens, OH – 2:22:10 May – Ogden Half Marathon, Wheeling, WV – 2:25:59 June – Lake Health Distance Classic, Painesville, OH – 2:25:20 July – Presque Isle Half Marathon, Erie, PA – 2:24:57 August – News & Sentinel HM, Parkersburg, WV – 2:25:52 September – New Albany Classic, New Albany, OH – 2:22:43 October – Nationwide Half Marathon, Columbus, OH – 2:23:15 November – Marshall University HM, Huntington, WV – 2:24:22 December – Tour De Ashland HM, Ashland, OH – 2:25:46 Editor’s Note: I contacted Randy and asked him if it was acceptable to him and Corky to share this article with our members. Randy does not like to be in the “spotlight,” but he said it would be fine. He also asked if I would include the following: “I would personally like to thank Jay, Tim, Bernie, Tena, Martha, Anda, and especially Lori for training with me. Lori completed e ight of the half marathons and one full marathon with me.” On therun ON THE RUN Dorsey Cheuvront, Jr. & WALK 3207 1/2 Emerson Ave. 2903 Emerson Avenue .Race Consultant .Event Management & Marketing Parkersburg, WV 26104 Phone (304) 422-8916 Fax (304) 422-6585 E-mail: ontherun@w irefir e.com Club Member Discount West Virginia’s Running Store ~ 10 ~ Roads and Tracks 11/6/11 - New York City Marathon, NY Phyllis Brown - 3:42:16 Amber Hanes - 4:28:17 Barbara Jahn: 11/12/11 - United Way of Fairfield County 5K Run, Lancaster, OH - 32:03 - 2-AG 12/3/11 - Jingle Bell 2-Mile Run - 19:13 Jocelyne Majoy: 10/09/11 - Chicago Marathon, IL - 3:30:43 11/24/11 - Gennesaret Home Run for the Homeless 4-Miler - 27:34 - 1-GMF 10/22/11 - Mole Day 6K, Marietta, OH Krista Berman (walk) - 43:11 - 1-OAF Jim Miller; Darla Miller - 3-AG (no times) 10/30/11 - Running of the Ribbons, Vienna, WV Jim Miller - 27:58 Darla Miller - 35:38 Brian Raitz - 27:03 Donna Kramer - 35:13 Walkers: Randy Skidmore - 36:03 - 1-OA Tena Harper - 36:08 - 1-OAF Cecil Chapman - 47:29 10/23/11 - Youngstown Peace Race 10K, Youngstown, OH Sandra Kennell - 57:53; Joe Kennell - 49:00 10/22/11 - Tough Mudder, Winter Green, VA - 9-Mile Course Patrick Cathey - 3:45 Phyllis Brown - 4:10 Terry Whitecotton: 10/29/11 - ECHO 5K Walk, Wheeling, WV 33:26 - 10-OA 11/24/11 - Turkey Trot, Wheeling, WV 31:58 - 10-OA 10/8/11 - 2nd Annual 4-H Rear in Gear 5K, Spring Valley, OH Larissa Hayman - 24:43 - 1-AG Josie Hayman - 27:30 - 2-AG 10/2/11 - Step ‘N Stride 10-Mile Walk Challenge, Columbus, OH Richard Shea - 1:45:30 - 1-OA Melissa Shea - 1:54:56 - 1-OAF 11/6/11 - Marshall University Half Marathon, Huntington, WV Ryan Hill - 1:43:49 Amanda Hill - 2:17:15 Sandra Kennell - 2:06:27 Joe Kennell - 1:47:52 Jocelyne Majoy - 1:37:30 - 1-AG Eric Reeves - 1:38:37 Joe Finley - 1:54:09 10/1/11 - Wounded Warrior 5K Walk, Ripley, WV Richard Shea - 31:22 - 1-OA Melissa Shea - 40:10 - 3-OA 9/3/11 - Charleston Distance Run 5K, Charleston, WV Eric Reeves - 20:30 - 1-MM Patrick Cathey: 11/24/11 - 5K Turkey Trot, Atlanta, GA 28:20 Jolene Taylor: 9/25/11 - Omaha Marathon, Omaha, NE 4:01:26 10/7/11 - West Virginia Trilogy 50K, Seneca Rocks, WV - 9:10:55 Josh Weekley: 7/9/11 - Benedum Festival 5K, Bridgeport, WV - 17:53 - 1-AG 7/23/11 - Train on the Tracks 5K, West Union, WV - 18:04 - 2-OA 8/6/11 - Blackberry Festival 5K, Nutter Fort, WV - 17:57 - 2-OA 9/5/11 - Paden City Labor Day 5K, Paden City, WV - 17:35 - 1-OA 10/1/11 - Barkcamp 5-Mile Trail Challenge, Belmont, OH Tim Finkel - 56:25 - 3-OA Janna North - 1:14:02 - 1-AG 10/1/11 - Barkcamp 5K Walk, Belmont, OH Jay Smith - 30:46 - 1-AG Randy Skidmore - 32:33 - 3-AG Terry Whitecotton - 35:00 - 4-AG Donna Graham: 10/3/11-10/5/11 - Huntsman World Senior Games, St. George, UT 1500-Meter Racewalk - 8:56 - 1-AG 3000-Meter Racewalk - 18:46 - 1-AG 5000-Meter Racewalk - 30:51 - 1-OA 11/12/11 - United Way Fairfield County 2Mile Walk, Lancaster, OH - 20:17 - 1-OA 11/24/11 - 5K Turkey Trot, Wheeling, WV 32:31 - 6-OAF 10/1/11 - USATF 5K Racewalking Championships, Kingsport, TN Carol Seely - 31:35 - 4-AG Mike Seely - 34:25 - 4-AG Jim Trautman: 10/9/11 - Healthy is Beautiful 10K Walk, New Philadelphia, OH - 1:27:37 10/15/11 - Auggie’s 5K Walk, Wheeling, WV - 40:32 Randy Skidmore: 10/23/11 - Somerset Elementary Back to School 8K, Chevy Chase, MD - 54:04 11/5/11 - Vet. Day 10K Walk, Wheeling Jay Smith - 1:04:27 - 2-MM Randy Skidmore - 1:08:30 - 2-AG Cecil Chapman - 1:09:56 - 1-AG 9/17/11 - Wine Cellar 10K, Dunbar, WV Rob Boston - 38:29 - 1-AG 12/3/11 - Tour de Ashland Half Marathon Walk, Ashland - Lori Watt - 2:28:18 2011 RCRWC Race Point Standings as of December 4, 2011 MILEAGE - 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. MILEAGE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. FEMALE RUNNERS Yvonne Gilders Jocelyne Majoy Amber Hanes Phyllis Brown Erin Stanley MILEAGE - 2383 2256 1868 1687 1553 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. FEMALE WALKERS Lori Watt Marty Owings Tena Harper Anda Coiner Marlene Welch MALE RUNNERS Chip Allman Brian Corbin Kevin McCleary Eric Stanley Tony Mollica 2148 2066 1932 1863 1728 MILEAGE - MALE WALKERS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1357 1100 1057 323 192 Ernest Doll Terry Whitecotton Randy Skidmore Jim Trautman Tim Finkel 2528 2183 1699 1346 1270 RACING POINTS - FEMALE RUNNERS RACING POINTS - MALE RUNNERS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Amber Hanes Jocelyne Majoy Phyllis Brown Barbara Jahn Darla Miller 413 353 333 210 181 Jim Bailey Tony Mollica Robert Boston John Carter Joe Finley 399 343 322 253 197 RACING POINTS - FEMALE WALKERS RACING POINTS - MALE WALKERS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Lori Watt Melissa Shea Donna Graham Tena Harper Anda Coiner 292 292 289 278 246 ~ 11 ~ Roads and Tracks Tim Finkel Randy Skidmore Jay Smith Richard Shea Bernie Fries 545 532 402 262 188 RIVER CITY RUNNERS & WALKERS CLUB P.O. BOX 4496 PARKERSBURG, WV 26104 Change Service Requested RED X NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PARKERSBURG, WV PERMIT NO.257 ON YOUR ADDRESS LABEL? THEN YOUR 2012 RCRWC MEMBERSHIP FEE IS DUE! HARRY G. DEITZLER Attorney and RCRWC Member 1208 Market Street Parkersburg, WV 26101 Free Consultation on Serious Injury or Death Cases (304) 485-3058 voice (304) 485-6299 fax www.rusenandauvil.com Charleston, West Virginia Call Toll Free - 1-800-822-5667 hgdeitzler@hpcbd.com