The e-RUNDOWN - Tidewater Striders
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The e-RUNDOWN - Tidewater Striders
May 2013 Edition The e-RUNDOWN Monthly newsletter of the TIDEWATER STRIDERS Running Club. One of the nation’s largest running organizations. We run for BOSTON Upcoming Events Sunday, May 5, 2013 Run, Roll, or Stroll Saturday, May 11, 2013 Lees Friends Run on the Wild Side Saturday, May 18, 2013 S M I L E 5K Saturday, May 25, 2013 Elizabeth River Run 10K & 1-Mile Saturday, May 27, 2013 RRR Ranch 5K & Mile Sunday, June 2, 2013 Breezy Point Triathlon After the terrorist attack on Boyleston Street during the running of the Boston Marathon, runners gathered, ran, and raised money to honor and support those affected by the bombings. Above, the 2.62 mile run at Running, Etc in Ghent on Monday, April 22nd, gets ready to start. One of many events that took place in Hampton Roads and around the country. Photo by Jonathan Harris. Boston - Runners United Two Remember at Crossfit Unparelleled was another benefit supported by the Tidewater Striders, Crossfit, The Dai Roberts Group, Hampton Roads Running Group, and many more on Saturday, April 27, 2013. The One Fund - Boston was the beneficiary of these events. The RUNDOWN - May 2013 The RUNDOWN - May 2013 - Issue Number 445 Tidewater Striders Rundown, 712 Redgate Ave #1, Norfolk, VA 23507 or newsletter@Tidewater Striders.com Deadline is the 20th of every month, may be earlier during the holiday seasons. Letters and Comments are appreciated, please send to ada@TriDuo.com Contents Striders Service Directory . . . . . . . . 2 President’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Notes from the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Are you a USA Triathlon Member? . 3 Garson Wins at USATF . . . . . . . . . . 5 2013 Multi-Sport GP Schedule . . . . 5 Tidewater Singlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 History Still Available . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Happy Birthday! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Leading the Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Done Them All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Run for the Fallen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 EACH ONE, REACH ONE . . . . . . . 8 BOD Minutes for March 4, 2013 . . 10 Strider Profile: Lisa Phillips-Jahnke 11 “ABCD” Drills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 First Marathon at Age 64 . . . . . . . . 14 Welcome Aboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The Athlete’s Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Call for Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2013 Virginia Senior Games . . . . . 17 New Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Camperships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Striders vs PTC/CRR ERR . . . . . . 19 Membership Expirations . . . . . . . . 19 Tidewater Striders Training Sites . 20 Monarch Cub Kids Run 5K & 1 Mile21 Monarch 5K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Suffolk YMCA Spring Stride . . . . . . 22 Spring Sportsplex 5K . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Seagull Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Run For Independence . . . . . . . . . 23 Striders on the Road . . . . . . . . . . . 24 MS Grand Prix News . . . . . . . . . . . 26 History of the Tidewater Striders . . 26 The RUNDOWN is published monthly by the Tidewater Striders, a nonprofit educational and recreational organization for running, walking and triathlon enthusiasts in the Tidewater Virginia area. Opinions expressed in the RUNDOWN are not necessarily those of the Editor or the Tidewater Striders Board of Directors. Striders Service Directory 2013 Board Of Directors Officers: Jean Phelan, President (681-0248) jphelanrun@gmail.com Rich Hildreth, Vice President (481-9027) rmhildreth@jve.hrcoxmail.com Deb Sommer, Secretary (623-0594) sommer@us.hanjin.com Dan Edwards, Treasurer (717-0259) lionrun@aol.com Officers are elected by BOD from BOD and serve 1 year terms from January thru December. Board Members thru Dec 2013 Amiele Barakey (757-650-2431) amiele3@gmail.com Dan Edwards* Jean Phelan* Steve Shapiro (592-6720) sshapiro@hampton.gov Lori Sherwood (406-1247) lqriann@verizon.net Deb Sommer * Board Members thru Dec 2014 Lisa Armistead 748-7512 ljarmistead@ cox.net Sherry Celesia 481-9514 sherryc50@aol. com Dave Harrah 636-2204 tidesbb@aol.com Rich Hildreth* Barb Mathewson 348-7038 rbmathew@aol.com Mel Williams 531-9220 profrunner@aol. com Committees: Advisory: Mel Williams * Audit: Bethany Sanchez (471-8233) Awards: Deb Sommer and Sharon Rodier Banquet: Ada Lester - ada@TriDuo.com Budget: Dan Edwards* Constitution & Bylaws: Mel Williams* Elections: Susan Snead (285-7716) Grand Prix: Running: Marie Price, run@cox.net Triathlon: Sharon Rodier * Walking: Lori Sherwood * Youth: Angelo Celesia acelesia@aol. com Hall of Fame: Mel Williams* Marketplace: Dave Harrah* Membership: Bob Brunner (757-270-0285) bobbrun- Click for AD rate info 2 ner7@gmail.com Nominations: Joan Gustafson (621-6473) jmgrunninggirl@aol.com Programs: Nick May (426-6167) yasmin1@cox.net Publications: OPEN Public Relations & Publicity: Dave Harrah* Race Committee Co-Chairs: Rick Brown (499-5506) injunrick@aol.com Dan Edwards* Scholarship: Dan Edwards* Teams: Gene Edwards F14casper@cox.net Senior Men’s- Mel Williams (531-9220) profrunner@aol.com Master Women - Jami Callahan Brill jbrill1@cox.net Senior Women - Susan Snead 757-467-1300 Go-4-It@cox.net Women Open - Elizabeth Campos (415) 350-8696 campos_crow@yahoo. com Men Open-Martin Stacin 757-484-1866 stacin.martin@gmail.com Men Masters-Tommy Nesson tommy@runnerssociety.com (757) 4790745 Triathlon -Gene Bachman - 467-0898 genebachman@verizon.net Walk -Steven Shapiro Youth - Angelo Celesia (288-7715) acelesia@aol.com Triathlon: Sharon Rodier* Volunteer: Rich Hildreth* Walking: Heidi Sleasman bulletnews@live.com Web Site: Tommy Neeson tommy@runnerssociety.com Youth: Dan Edwards* Other Contacts: Adopt-A-Highway: Rich Hildreth* Community Service: Chris Catoe (425-6556) ccatoe@cox.net New Energy: Angelo Celsia acelesia@aol. com Photography: Ada & Allen Lester ada@ TriDuo.com Web Site Manager: Steve Speirs (478-6403) webmanager@tidewaterstriders.com *Board members contact information is not repeated Please see their BOD listing for contact information. The RUNDOWN - May 2013 President’s Corner Are you a USA Triathlon Member? Members: This column will be a little shorter than usual as I’ve missed my deadline and Ada is waiting patiently for my e-mail. Certainly, the tragedy of Boston’s is on everyone’s mind and we are so glad that all of our members made it back home, safe and sound. I know that many of you have participated in various activities in support of the Boston tragedy. The Striders are collecting donations for One Fund Boston to support the victims of the Boston Marathon Bombing. Please visit our website for additional information. Any transaction fees will be paid by the Club. You can donate any amount of money, large or small. If so, update your membership to show your affiliation with the Tidewater Striders. Login at USATriathlon.org, click on profile, click on Edit Profile, click on Club, click on Edit Club, choose Virginia and then a list of the Virginia Triathlon Clubs including the Tidewater Striders will be among the list. Select Tidewater Striders! NOW, sign up for the Jamestown International Triathlon on June 8, 2013 which is the 2013 Mid-Atlantic Club Championship. All members that race score some points for the Striders no matter where they place. I would like to welcome back Barb Mathewson to the Striders board. Barb come with experience to the board having previously served. Sharon Rodier resigned for personal reasons. Runners 2013 Grand Prix Our membership drive is in full swing, so please go out and recruit a new member or two. Todd Humphrey is in the lead for that $100 gift certificate. Elizabeth River Run 10k This time of year is so busy for everyone and certainly with our Club. The annual RRCA convention is in a couple of weeks and the Striders will be well represented. As you know, Sherry and Angelo Celesia will be there to accept their award of outstanding youth program Directors. Since they won that award, it was announced that a fourth location, Chesapeake, will be adding sites for the fall season. Keep reading this issue for more exciting news about our running youths. OK5k Close to 35 members attended Sam Wittenberg’s running clinic, the “ABCD” drills. Virginia Wesleyan College indoor track provided an excellent venue and everyone got to practice these drills. We hope to do more clinics like these, since this one was so well received. May 25, 2013 June 8, 2013 Memorial 5k July 30, 2013 Strider Mile August 3, 2013 Rock and Roll ½ Marathon September 1, 2013 Many committees are hard at work in preparation of ERR and Breezy Point Triathlon. Help is needed in many areas, so please contact the volunteer coordinator to help out. Neptune Festival 8K The summer series is back! Mark your calendars for Tuesday’s evenings in July. Dick and I can always use help before and after so everyone can still participate and volunteer. Let’s hope the weather cooperates this year. Turkey Trot 10k September 28, 2013 November 21, 2013 Keep moving, Jean Jingle Bell 5k Notes from the Editor Races subject to change especially for those that don’t have finalized dates. December 2013 I’d like to express my personal thanks to outgoing Board Member, Sharon Rodier. She has served our club well with her contributions on the board as well as several committees from Awards to Multi-Sport. Her support of the Rundown and Banquet improvements is especially appreciated. It is with great relief that this Rundown only includes good news about our fellow Striders and their families and friends that were in Boston during the bombing on Boyleston Street. The colors emphasized in this Rundown are just a small tribute! See ya at the races - Stay Boston Strong, Ada Lester, ada@TriDuo.com 3 To sign-up for the Grand Prix - email Marie Price - run@cox.net The RUNDOWN - May 2013 2013 Tidewater Striders Race Schedule 28 29 May 5 Run, Roll, or Stroll Jewish Fam Svcs 5K & Mile Va Beach Boardwalk Kim Stites / Sue Graves 3212222 kstites@jfshamptonroads.org 11 18 25 27 Lees Friends Run on the Wild Side Virginia Zoo Norfolk RP Kale rpkaleusmc@gmail.com 5 6 12 S M I L E 5K Mt Trashmore Virginia Beach Susan Anderson Elizabeth River Run 10K & 1-Mile Ntelos Pavilion Portsmouth Brian Sagedy, bsagedy@cox.net 26 2 9 11 TUESDAY Summer Series 3 Norfolk Botanical Garden Jean Phelan, 681-0248 jphelan@oca. vbgov.com Dick Brothers, 481-6155 dbro427@aol.com 27 Operation Homefront 5K and Mile Camp Pendleton Carol Berg 272-6122 carol@operationhomefront.net Race for Breath VB Boardwalk Brian Sagedy bsagedy@cox.net 1-Hr Postal Racewalk On Track at Tallwood HS Steve Durrant sdurrantrdh@cox.net com 30 Memorial Scholarship 5k Norfolk Botanical Garden Tommy Neeson tommy@undergroundgrandprix.com Race for the Music Bells Mill Park, Chesapeake Oscar Smith Orch Deanna.Kringel@cpschools. 16 23 Cause Life 5K & Mile Atlantic Shores (ASBC) Bill Hart billhart29@gmail.com 23 28 Jingle Bell Run Old Dominion Univ Angela Courtney acourtney@arthritis.org Virginia Beach Runway 5K & 1/2 Mile Run Virginia Military Aviation Museum Jennifer Jeffers horseshoecrab@cox.net August 10 17 ASYMCA Mud Run approx 8k Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek & Fort Story - Little Creek - Virginia BeachBrian Sagedy, 496-9267 bsagedy@cox.net Striders Mile & 1500m Race Walk Tallwood HS Virginia Beach Steve Durrant sdurrantrdh@cox. net Note that the Picnic will not be the same day as the Striders Mile but is on August 3rd. Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot Mount Trashmore- VB Dan Edwards lionrun@aol.com December 7 21 ECSC 8K - Virginia Beach Jocelyn Orr (757) 270-1371 running@vbjaycees.org Surf-n-Santa** 10 Miler & 5K Produced by J&A Racing Seashore Nature Trail 50K First Landing State Park Rich Hildreth/StacinMartin stacin.martin@gmail.com September 9-11 Memorial 5k - ODU Tami Farinholt 757-270-1371 TPARK@ODU.EDU Wicked 10K & Monster Mile** Produced by J&A Racing November TUESDAY Summer Series 2 Norfolk Botanical Garden Dick Brothers,481-6155dbro427@aol.com Late Afternoon Event All Access 5K Virginia Beach Amph Brian McCune bmccune@erieuncommon.com From Here to Eternity Norfolk - Elmwood & West Point Cemeteries Bobi Nelson 441-2654 Bobette.Nelson@norfolk.gov TUESDAY Summer Series 1 Norfolk Botanical Garden Jean Phelan, jphelan@oca.vbgov.com Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon ** ODU Accounting 5K ODU Campus Randy Spurrier rspurrie@odu.edu 19 July Eggleston Services OK5K Virginia Wesleyan Norfolk Debbie Redmond dredmond90@gmail.com 1 8 21 Beach Ford All American Run Kingston Elementary, Virginia Beach 12 2 24 Morning Event Grunt Run - 5-Mile Challenge NSA Northwest Annex in Chesapeake Glenn Nelson 421-8261glenn.r.nelson@navy.mil RRR Ranch 5K & Mile RRR Chesapeake Bob Walker 421-4177 bob@triplerranch.org Breezy Point Triathlon - 750m Swim-20k Bike-5k Run breezypointtri.com Naval Station Norfolk VA Brian Sagedy 496-9267bsagedy@cox.net 9 16 23 Alanton Mile - Virginia Beach Cliff Myers JCMyers@visitvirginiabeach.com October June 8 Neptune Festival 8K/5K/Mile Brian Sagedy, 496-9267 bls@neptunefestival.com 31 Beat the Ball 5K Portsmouth Naval Hospital 1135pm Start Chad Rickner chad.rickner@navy.mil Farmhouse 6K Susie Scott susiescott@williamewood.com ** Strider Supported non-Strider events We seek your ideas and input on our schedule. Questions and suggestions can be sent to races@tidewaterstriders.com 4 The RUNDOWN - May 2013 Garson Wins Age Group at USATF Masters Championships by Steve Durrant Strider walker Rebecca Garson, also known as “Ru”, recently competed in the 3000 Meter Race Walk event at the 2013 USATF Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships held in Landover, MD, March 22nd – 24th. She was one of sixteen women race walkers competing in the 15 lap event on the 200 meter indoor oval track. Ru finished in 5th place overall and 1st in the W45 – 49 age group. She was able to beat her personal goal by 8 seconds, passing two competitors in the final 20 meters of the race. During the race, three of the 16 competitors were disqualified by the race walk judges for failing to maintain proper race walking form. They were observed by three of the five walk judges to have either (1) failed to keep one foot on the ground at all times, or (2) failed to have their advancing leg completely straightened as the heel struck the ground and then maintain a straight leg until the body passed over the leg in the vertical position. Rebecca commented that the race walk judges were tough – but fair – on bent knee calls. Ru’s 1st Place Medal and USATF Masters National Championships Tee. Photo by Rebecca Garson Donations for Boston Ru’s final comment to me was, “It was a tough race physically, but I hung in there. I cannot wait to train and compete in the 15K!” The 2013 USATF Masters National 15K Race Walk Championship is scheduled for May 19th at Riverside, California. Go Ru! The City of Boston and Massachusetts quickly established The One Fund - Boston which has raised almost $27 million dollars since it’s inception. The Striders fundraising efforts have been for this organization. If you wish to donate with the Striders, please Another fund which may be of special interest to active individuals, such as Tidewater Striders, is the No Barriers Boston Fund, set up by No Barriers USA; this fund will specifically support providing prosthetic limbs for athletic use for survivors of the Boston bombing. The organization No Barriers are experts in helping people to get outside and be active with prosthetics. Committee Leaders Needed Volunteers are needed to head up the following Committees: • Publications • Programs If you are interested please contact President Jean Phelan, phelanrun@gmail.com Date 2013 Multi-Sport Grand Prix Schedule Event 05/11/13 Kinetic Half 05/12/13 Kinetic Sprint 06/02/13 Breezy Point 06/08/13 Jamestown International 06/23/13 Rev3 International 06/23/13 Rev3 Half 07/13/13 Colonial Sprint 07/14/13 Colonial International 07/20/13 Allen Stone RSR 07/21/13 TidewaterTidewater 08/03/13 Culpeper International 08/04/13 Culpeper Sprint 09/07/13 Patriots Half 09/08/13 Patriots Sprint 09/15/13 Sandman Tri 09/22-23/13 Outer Banks Triathlon 09/28/13 Giant Acorn International 09/29/13 Giant Acorn Sprint Location Event Organizer Distance Norfolk Striders 750m-20K-5K Lake Anna Lake Anna Setup Setup Anniversary Park Williamsburg Williamsburg Colonial Beach Colonial Beach Virginia Beach Buckroe Beach Mountain Run Mountain Run Williamsburg Williamsburg Virginia Beach Manteo, NC Lake Anna Lake Anna 1.2M-56M-13.1M 750m-18M-5K Setup 1500m-40K-10K Rev3 1500m-40K-10K Rev3 1.2M-56M-13.1M Setup 750m-14M-5K Setup 1500m-40K-10K Allen Stone 1K-1K-5K Setup 1000m-21M-8K Setup 1500m-24M-10K Setup 750m-16M-5K Setup 1.2M-58M-13.1M Setup 750m-20K-5K Neptune Festival 750m-14M-5K Outer Banks Sporting Events Setup 1500m-40K-10K Setup 750m-20K-5K Look for some special announcements concerning the Grand Prix in the April Rundown but don’t forget to get registered and trained for the first two events! Jamestown International is a USAT MidAtlantic Club Championship - if you are affected by the sequester, let’s get some revenge on DC as their Tri-Club has won the past several years! Get your USAT registration up to date, and register for Jamestown. 5 The RUNDOWN - May 2013 Volunteers Tidewater Striders Balance Sheet bal Adopt - A - Trail April 14, 2013 As of March 31, 2013 Mar 31, 13 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings Bk of Amer Ckg Bk of Amer Money Mkt Bk of Amer Scholarship Escrow Bk of Hampt Rds Rest'ed Acc'ts BkofHRCD 1.1% - 1/25/14 PSEdw BkofHRdCD 1.1% 1/25/14 Bashara BkofHRdCD 1.1% 1/25/14 Youth BkofHRdCD 1.1% 1/25/14Gen'l Ops BkofHRdCD 1.1%1/25/14 GenSchol Total Bk of Hampt Rds Rest'ed Acc'ts 14,145.34 135,357.17 11,001.73 40,000.00 40,000.00 7,500.00 20,000.00 64,000.00 171,500.00 Total Checking/Savings 332,004.24 Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable 428.75 Total Accounts Receivable 428.75 Total Current Assets TOTAL ASSETS 332,432.99 332,432.99 LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Accounts Payable Walker’s Forum Regular updates on events and training for the Tidewater Striders walkers are posted on the "All About Walking" forum. http://www.tidewaterstriders.com/forum/ viewforum.php?f=12 Tidewater Singlets Purchase a blue singlet for $20 to wear racing; for training, purchase an $8 older white model Strider singlet. In the colder weather, wear your singlet over a long sleeve base layer. 22.52 22.52 Total Accounts Payable Credit Cards Visa Credit Card 8,287.70 Total Credit Cards 8,287.70 Total Current Liabilities 8,310.22 8,310.22 Total Liabilities Equity Opening Bal Equity Retained Earnings Net Income 64,410.65 291,294.09 -31,581.97 Total Equity 324,122.77 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY Susan Ashley Amiele Barakey Chris Catoe* Rich Hildreth David Johnson *Coordinator, Adopt-a-Trail Both are great for racing, training and letting everyone know you are a Strider. Please contact Dave Harrah, tidesbb@aol. com to purchase. They are also available at the Strider Booths at race expos, such as the Virginia is for Lovers expo on February 8th. History Still Available If you would still like a copy, please contact Dave Harrah, tidesbb@aol.com to purchase. Current cost is $30. 332,432.99 Race Volunteers If you’re not running help out on race day as a course marshal, registration or at the Finish Line. If you are running, you can still help at packet pick-ups for the larger club events. For Club Races, volunteers are needed for all aspects of the event from race registration to course set-up and take-down along with the finish line. Check out the race schedule for upcoming events and than contact Dan Edwards to volunteer at an upcoming race. Rundown Articles Submit an article for the e-Rundown, ideas include but not limited to training routines, exercises, nutrition, funny stories, race reviews, favorite workouts, etc. Send articles to Ada Lester, ada@triduo.com Committees Pick a committees that interests you and contact the committee chair. Grab those extra 50 points for the Grand Prix competitions, VOLUNTEER! 6 Page 1 The RUNDOWN - May 2013 Leading the Way Tidewater Striders is Todd Humphrey with SEVEN referrals in 3-weeks for the club’s membership drive - Each One, Reach One. Profit & Loss March 2013 s How can you find new members or old members that just need to be reminded to rejoin? Invite your running mates or your rival when you are getting your hardware. The Summer is coming quickly, tell them about the Summer Series - a free event for Members! Mar 13 Income Awards Banquet Revenue Club Race Reven Eliz River Run T S Dist Ser Re pro -30.00 5,540.00 495.90 Total Club Race Reven 6,035.90 Exec Race Comm Interest Income Market Place Membership Rev Scholarsh+TTrot ScholarDonation 1,390.00 18.86 202.00 1,247.55 Done Them All The following Striders have finished all the running Grand Prix races in 2013 (through Run for Independence). Next up is the Elizabeth River Run on May 25th. If you haven’t signed up for the Grand Prix yet email Marie Price - run@cox.net 50.00 50.00 Total Scholarsh+TTrot 285.00 Youth Revenue 9,199.31 Total Income Expense 40-Yr History Project Club Race Exp Eliz River Run T S Dist Series George Benish Jami Callahan-Brill Jennifer Cowell David Dees Kris Duke Susan Hagel Tony Heimer Christine Leiding Jon Leiding Michael Nicolaides Susan Snead Asia Sorenson -170.00 75.00 5,143.00 Total Club Race Exp 5,218.00 Community Svc ERC Race Oper's General Ops Website Expense General Ops - Other 236.23 1,637.72 800.00 0.50 800.50 Total General Ops 1,000.00 Newsletter Exp Scholsh&T-Trot Turkey Trot Exp 350.00 Total Scholsh&T-Trot 350.00 Uncategorized Expenses Youth Devel. 0.00 676.00 Run for the Fallen A relay team will run 230 miles in honor of all the Virginia service members who have died during the War on Terror and in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn. 9,748.45 Total Expense Net Income -549.14 Happy Birthday! The event kicks off at Fort Story on May 2, 2013. Complete details are available at varunforthefallen.org In May, 136 Striders are celebrating their birthday and 28 are MOVING ON UP to a new age group. Jill Broome Jamil Khan Travis Redmond Mike Mitchell Kate Derner Matthew Duke Michael Duke Richard Bush Beth Taylor Alison Bostelman May 2 May 4 May 4 May 5 May 6 May 6 May 6 May 7 May 10 May 12 Poorboy Breeden Anthony Stacey Mickey Chapa Joseph Benedetto Doug Berry Nick Coogan Cathleen Rea Sam Bethune Joyce Ploeger 7 May 13 May 13 May 14 May 16 May 17 May 18 May 19 May 21 May 23 James Brown Jim Brown Angeli Veland Josephine Lel Sophia Kottmer Patricia Angelo Mike Freeman Michael Taylor Ron Weaver Page 1 May 25 May 25 May 25 May 25 May 26 May 29 May 29 May 29 May 31 The RUNDOWN - May 2013 The Tidewater Striders want YOU to help recruit new members! EACH ONE, REACH ONE – OR TWO OR MORE! We know we have some great members that are up for a challenge! Starting 4/1/13 and running through the end of September, the member who recruits the most NEW* members will win a $100 gift certificate and be recognized at our annual awards banquet. Our first runner-up will receive a $50 gift certificate and our 3rd place recruiter will receive a free one-year club membership! Winner(s) will be announced in the Rundown! Make sure your friends identify you as the person who referred them to ensure you get credit! Help us reach our goal of 2,000 members! Make sure to tell your friends why they should join: ¯ Low membership cost - a great value for an individual or family ¯ Social events! Come out and meet other local runners, walkers, and triathletes! ¯ Local race schedule and event entry forms provided with reduced entry fees for Tidewater Strider races ¯ Discounts at many area stores ¯ Monthly E-newsletter to all members filled with great advice, pictures and runner/walker/triathlete accomplishments ¯ Running groups for training all levels ¯ College scholarships/Camperships to local youth runners ¯ FREE Summer Series races (3) - 1st 3 Tuesdays in July! ¯ Community service opportunities such as Adopt-A-Trail/Road and races to benefit many local and national charities ¯ Annual Awards Banquet ¯ Annual Volunteer Recognition Party ¯ Financial support for walking/running/multi-sport team competitions locally and out-of-area ¯ Free running/sports clinics *NEW – Has never been a Tidewater Striders Member or has not been a member for a year or more. 2013 ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY SCHEDULE 2013 ADOPT-A-TRAIL SCHEDULE Meet on Shore Drive opposite Fort Story west entrance for cleanup along Shore Drive to Atlantic Avenue. Social follows in First Landing/Seashore State Park. Meet at the “Narrows” boat ramp parking area (west end of 64th St. off Atlantic Ave.) at First Landing/Seashore State Park for trail maintenance along Long Creek Trail and Osprey Trail. Social usually follows in boat ramp area. Sunday, May 19 10:00 AM Sunday, July 14 10:00 AM Sunday, September 22 10:00 AM Sunday, November 17 10:00 AM Sunday, June 9 Sunday, August 4 Sunday, October 20 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM For more information call Chris Catoe on 425-6556 or e-mail ccatoe@cox.net For more information call Rich Hildreth at 481-9027 8 The RUNDOWN - May 2013 Don’t Miss the 2013 Bay Days 8k September 7th • 8:00 a.m. Families will enjoy the first Downtown Hampton Don’t miss the 2013 Hampton Bay Days 8k! This year’s course will again feature a beautiful run along Hampton’s waterfront from Downtown, through historic Phoebus, and out to Fort Monroe before returning for a dramatic finish near the iconic Virginia Air and Space Center. Color the Dolphin Fun Run A 1 mile fun run full of color to celebrate the Chesapeake Bay All 8k runners will receive: • Technical shirt • Souvenir finisher’s medal • Personalized bib • Swag bag • After party with plenty of refreshments and live music www.baydays8k.com 9 The RUNDOWN - May 2013 TIDEWATER STRIDERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Minutes for March 4, 2013 The meeting was called to order at 6:36 by President, Jean Phelan. Mel and Rich were absent. The February Meeting Minutes were approved. Presidents report: Jean reported that Sam Wittenberg will conduct a clinic of the ABCD’s of Running for the club on Sunday, March 24th at Virginia Wesleyan College. Sam is RRCA certified. The clinic will be open to everyone. The Lion’s club will be having their “Vision Walk” on April 28th. Strider members have requested permission to have a “Striders Team” to participate in the event. There was agreement that we should have as many teams for community races as we can. Several members mentioned that they would like to contribute to a memorial for Bill Bailey. He was a long time Strider member who recently passed away. Dan will contact Bill’s wife Sheila, to make the contribution to the organization of her choice. Mel has suggested that we have a survey of our members to see what they would like to see or have suggestions for the club. A survey had been done in 2001 by CNU. Dan suggested that Mel work with other members to start constructing a survey that we could have members complete online. Vice President Report: Jean reported for Rich that “Adopt a Hiway” is scheduled for next Sunday, March 10th. It is the week prior to the Shamrock. We will clean both sides Shore Drive starting at the west entrance of Fort Story. A cookout will be held at Rich’s after the clean up. Treasurer’s Report: Dan reported that we are down $10,000 for the month and about $31,000, including the cost of the Chrono system, for this year. We do not have the final settlement on the banquet, but it was within the budget. The banquet is subsidized by the club. Dan also answered questions regarding CDs designated only for use for scholarships and accounting procedures for the Strider History publication. Old Business: Although the weather was cold and rainy for the final Distance series which limited participation, we came out even financially on the Distance Series. Dan will check to get us set up for credit cards, so race day registration can be done. Sharon will provide an i-pad for the credit card transactions. Defibrillators – Our discussion continued on the possibly purchasing defibrillators. Dan had addressed the issue with the RRCA, and there is an increased legal risk if members are not trained to use the defibrillators if we have them. Also, Amiele reported that defibrillators are only effective in certain circumstances. Discussion will be tabled until next month. The History Committee consisting of Randy Cook, chairman, Mel, Lisa, Sherry, Steve and Dave has had their first meeting. They would like to be moved from “Ad hoc” to a full Strider committee. This change would have to be made in the bylaws. All by laws must be approved at the general meeting at the picnic in August. The committee should also decide where the archives will be located. New Business: Sherry advised on the membership drive. Sherry will contact Lisa Janke to chair the membership drive. “Each one, Reach oneor two or more” will start in April and end Sept. 30th. Discussion was held on how we would capture the credit of who has brought in new members and how many prizes will be awarded. Sherry will prepare the membership drive for publication in the April RunDown. Sherry also suggested that we consider having a youth advisory board. This group would not only advise on youth issues, but also would be a way of developing youth leadership within the club. Ideas were shared that the youth board could meet individually and could involve our college scholarship runners. The board could come to our meeting each quarter to present their ideas and concerns. Sherry will prepare proposal for the next meeting. Deb reported on the “Walking Action Committee” held in Norfolk this past weekend. Mel and Deb attended. Membership: Dan reported that there are companies that handle both the race signup and also that will take memberships at the same time. Currently RaceIt cannot handle both transactions concurrently. Also family memberships and race transactions can be handled more efficiently. Grand Prix: Neptune 8K has been added to the runner’s Grand Prix. Ada will score the multisport events. Sharon and Gene Bachman will research the possibility and cost of getting tri -tops for our tri team. It was also noted that Sunny Fox has the Strider logo so she can embroider articles for Strider events or members. Merchandise: Dave reported that he will sell singlets, hats, and the Strider History at the Shamrock expo. The extra gloves from the Distance Series will be given to new members as a premium. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 Submitted by Deb Sommer Summer is Coming Annual Picnic - August 3, 2013 Did you miss the 2012 picnic? Don’t miss the 2013, mark your calendar now as Dan Neuland has agreed to host the event again. Last year, there were ribs, smoked salmon, adult beverages, and more. Expect all that and more in 2013. The picnic is also a Tidewater Striders General Meeting. If you can help or have additional questions please contact our host, Dan Neuland - bayswimmer@cox.net 10 Tidewater Striders Walking Committee Report for February and March 2013 Committee Members: Hartley Dewey Dwight Kane Tom Gerhardt Richard Pidgeon Steve Shapiro Lori Sherwood Heidi Sleasman Activities: Judges were provided to monitor walkers at the following Walking Grand Prix (WGP) races during the months of February and March. 1. February 23, 2013 – Distance Series 20/30K at the Dismal Swamp Trail. Buddy Levitin was Chief Judge, assisted by Dave Harrah. All walkers in both races were Striders. There were 7 walkers in the 20K and 3 walkers in the 30K. 2. March 9, 2013 – Jamestown High School Swamp Run 5K (CRR). Steve Durrant was Chief Judge, assisted by Dwight Kane and Bill Spruill. There were 22 walkers, including 8 Striders, participating in the 5K. Strider Sara Nash set an age group record for women walkers with a time of 35:56. Walkers Recertify as USATF Officials Early on a recent Sunday morning in February, seven Strider walkers – Steve Durrant, Hartley Dewey, Steve Shapiro, Buddy Levitin, Cindy Alexander, Judy Paschall, and Lori Sherwood traveled to Christopher Newport University (CNU) in Newport News to attend a one day recertification clinic for USATF Officials. The clinic is sponsored annually by the Virginia Association of the USATF and is held during January/February each year. Attendance at the clinic was required in order for the Strider walkers, and other interested individuals, to certify/recertify as USATF Track & Field Officials and as Certified USATF Race Walk Judges, during the upcoming four year period of the 20132016 Olympiad. The RUNDOWN - May 2013 Strider Profile: Lisa Phillips-Jahnke What I would like people to know about me is not so much my love of running, but my passion to inspire people to volunteer. Races do not exist without the volunteers. Everybody can be a part of a race and make a difference! Birthday: July 4, 1961 Occupation: Travel Consultant What brought you to Tidewater: : Military transfer 18 years ago Family and Pets: Married with 18 year old son. Last Book Read: “Heroes Proved” by Ret Lt Col Oliver North Hobbies: Volunteering, travel, photography, running, writing Favorite Restaurant: The Blue Point, Duck, NC Favorite Postrace Meal: Steak Last Vacation: Duck, NC Favorite Place to Run: Ft Monroe sea wall, Hampton, VA Favorite Training Website: Dairobertsgroup.com Favorite Local Running Event: Dismal Swamp Stomp ½ Marathon Favorite out of area running event: Hogeye Marathon, Fayetteville, AR Do you have any training tips that you are willing to share? Train for yourself & your abilities. Seek professional advice if you are new to running to avoid injury. Realize the importance of nutrition. The most important tip: HAVE FUN! When and how did you get involved with running/multisport? I met a triathlete on a flight 3 years ago who inspired me to take up running. The furthest I could run was 3 blocks at the time. On another flight last year I met Ultra Runner, Cheryl Lager, who inspired me with her Ultra races as she was on her way to the MOAB 100 race. What are you most proud of? The formation of TEAM BEAST MODE & our 1st event: Hogeye Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay & 5k, April 14, 2013. TEAM BEAST included 38 runners, walkers & volunteers from multiple states raising money & awareness for Springdale Schools Alumni Foundation Scholarship Fund & through the sale of TEAM BEAST MODE GEAR profits are being donated to 7 Hills Homeless Center. 11 Lisa competes at the Santa Claus Shuffle in Portsmouth. Copyright TriDuo.com TEAM BEAST ACHIEVEMENTS at Hogeye: Coach Dai Roberts, Dai Roberts Group, Virginia Beach, VA -2nd place overall Half Marathon, Quinn Robertson 5K – 1st place (20-24 year old), Jeffrey Jahnke – 5K - 1st place (15-19 year old) Any funny running or triathlon experiences? Wiping out on my first trail run with Tidewater Striders Distance Series 20k in 2012. Are you trying any events or distance for the first time this year? First full marathon @ Marine Corps Marathon part of Brooke Snydor-Curran’s RunningBrooke.com charity team of Alexandria, VA which raises money for at-risk youth in Alexandria. What is your most satisfying running/ multisport accomplishment: PR’ng at the Crawlin Crab Half Marathon @ 2:04 with the help of Coach Dai Roberts, Dai Roberts Group. I have completed 31 races in 2 ½ years of running including 5 half marathons. I have 2 half marathons in 2013 & my first full marathon Marine Corps Marathon. I have had 3 knee surgeries, advanced osteo-arthritis in knees & hips, osteopenia in hips, knees & hips & 2 stress fractures in my feet. I was told 30 years ago after the 1st knee reconstruction, I would never be able to run. Is there something about you that would surprise your friends? My nickname was “mouse” growing up as I was so shy. The RUNDOWN - May 2013 10 Reasons Runners LOVE Bikram Yoga 1.You build lung capacity! From the first breathing exercise to the final posture, your lungs are stretched beyond their normal elasticity. You will find you are taking bigger and deeper breaths than you ever have before. 2.You sweat! For 90 minutes, you are exercising in a 105 degree room. Be prepared to sweat and detox. 90% of your body is made up of water. It’s important to flush toxins and rehydrate with fresh water to keep your body healthy and happy. 3.Improved cardiovascular as your cardiovascular system goes. activity! 90 minutes of Bikram yoga is equal to 90 minutes of jogging, as far 4.You can practice with an injury! Many runners find that at some point in their running career an injury surfaces. While you may have to break from running, you can always practice Bikram Yoga. It’s a great alternative when you can’t run, not to mention a quick way to get your body back in to shape. 5.Heals old injuries! Injuries can remain dormant in your body for a life time. Whether you recognize it or not, old injuries affect your performance. Yoga works through the tourniquet effect of compression and release. As you practice yoga, circulation reaches these parts of your body and works like a pressure washer to clean out scar tissue and damage that has been done, restoring your body to it’s natural state. 6.You become bullet proof! It is true that Bikram Yoga is as mentally challenging as it is physically. The mind will give out out long before the body. The more you practice, the more you find you become bullet proof and those half marathons seem like nothing! 7.Makes you alkaline! Practicing yoga creates an environment in your body that makes you much more immune to sickness and disease. Your doctor will love you! 8.Encourages healthy habits! The more you practice yoga, the more you find yourself making better choices for yourself. This includes lifestyle, diet and nutrition, and overall decision making. 9.You will have a better spine than you did when you were a kid! In Bikram Yoga, the natural body’s range of motion is restored and you will find your body starting to do things you haven’t done since you were 10! 10.Yoga is a path to self-realization! As humans our potential is limitless. We are 100% responsible for our experience on this planet! Acceptance of this is liberating and can bring infinite happiness and success to your life. 12 The RUNDOWN - May 2013 “ABCD” Drills Sam Wittenberg, owner and coach of Fit to Run Coaching, held a clinic for the Tidewater Striders in March. The information provided below was part of his handout. ABCD Skips Some additional exercises that you can do through the day (Exercise Snacks) A skips The emphasis for this skip[ is on a quick push of yor foot to the ground, which inititates the knee lift of the opposite leg. This is not a high-knee “lifting”; instead, the leg powerfully pushes down with the purpose of bouncing off the ground. This skip requires strong hip extension and propels the runner forward. • Walk backward and focus on hip extension. • Walking lunges forward and backward. This works on hip mobility and stability. • Old fashioned jumping jacks. Great for the spring of the feet and Achilles. B skips The emphasis for this skip is on pulling the leg down with glutes and hamstrings, preparing for the contact phase cloer to your center of mass. • Basic squats- works glute activation • Ditch the chair and stand on one leg • 180 step/minute cadence drill C skips This drill takes mobility and coordination; so, progress gradually, starting with small hops. The emphasis for this skip is on extending/ driving the push off leg. The pelvis must be neutral and the lower back should not be extended. When practicing this skip, focus on your hip extension to achieve some “hang time.” Land softly, and load your legs as if they were a spring. Do one bound at a time at walking speed to get the coordination, the progress to a faster speed. D skips This drill emphasizes the elastic “pop” of the foot off the ground. With a strong and springy foot, flick the heel up towards the glutes. Be sure to use the foot for recoil primarily and assist with the hamstrings, not the calves, quads, or lower back. Jog gently forward and flick the heel up on every 2nd Step following the same principles. Note that the lower leg need not go beyond parallel to ground. Sam discusses some of the drills with participants at the clinic. Photo courtesy of Jean Phelan 13 The RUNDOWN - May 2013 First Marathon at Age 64 by Richard Pidgeon I have never been athletic, but I did start walking for fitness in February 2011, 62 years old then. My dad and his brothers all died from heart disease so it made sense to “take some steps” to strengthen my heart. In the past exercise programs have always failed, sometimes due to injuries like hernia or shoulder separation but usually motivation was the problem. Injuries shouldn’t be a problem if the exercise was walking and motivation issues could be overcome by using various scenic walking sites, I thought. By April I’d walked at First Landing State Park, Norfolk Botanical Gardens, Virginia Beach Oceanfront, and all around the neighborhood and those places started seeming pretty familiar. About mid month I decided I needed a goal: the Rock and Roll Half Marathon. It made a difference that kept me going. I got some books on walking from the library and learned a little about stretching and nutrition. I bought a Garmin Forerunner 305 as a training aid after doing some online research. Now I had a record of my workout and could relate heart rates to paces and distances. By September, after lots of four mile loops in the neighborhood and some longer walks of 8 and 10 miles I was ready. The Rock and Roll went well; I was hot, tired, and dizzy at the end, but achieved my goal. It was my first athletic event. Near the end of that race, heading north on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk toward the distant finish line, a woman next to me held out her hand and introduced herself as Lizzy Shepard, a racewalking coach with the Tidewater Striders. We walked next to each other for a mile or so and she encouraged me to join the Striders and a group of racewalkers that meet on Saturday mornings at Mount Trashmore. I was a walker but Lizzy saw me as a racewalker. A couple of months later I got on the Striders web site and emailed the walking POC, Heidi Sleasman, a request for walking information,. She got back to me with the time and place to meet that coming Saturday. I joined the Striders that day. The next Saturday I went to Mt Trashmore and met some of the group. I learned the attendance can change from week to week depending on each person’s races or other commitments, and so I met more of the Striders walking community as time went on. Walkers of different levels of ability walk at different paces in groups or singly. I found all of them to be supportive and willing to share useful information. One piece of good advice was to read Boomerwalk, by Brent Bohlen, who shows walking is a program for someone of any age. A racewalking clinic would help me, I was told, and I attended one given by Dave McGovern. It was fun for me to try to keep up with the Big Dogs who start out fast and often pick up the pace with each two mile loop. I could hang with them for a little while but not a full loop. One day a few months later I did keep up for a loop and four more, a total of ten miles. I was thrilled. In 2012 I entered Striders Distance Series, Elizabeth River Run, USATF judged racewalking events at VA Senior Games and USATF Regional Championships, the Summer Series, Rock and Roll Half Marathon, Yeah Buddy Half Marathon, and Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon. The amount of help the Striders walking group has given me along the way is surprising. Participating with the Tumor Busters team of walkers at the 24 Hour Cancer Relay fundraiser in April was a highlight for 2012, and we had a very successful event. Between these events was training and finding the motivation to train was not an issue now. With so many events and not wanting to do poorly in front of your friends how could a person not want to train? In June I registered for the 2013 Shamrock Marathon. Those Striders around me told me I could do it and I believed them. This year I started with the Hair of the Dog and “enjoyed” the Distance Series, the longer version this year. The day the second DS race was to be held but was cancelled due to weather I met two of the Big Dogs at Mt Trashmore for 16 miles in the ice and snow. Between those events I was training at different speeds and distances up to 20 miles. I was ready! The only problem was that on March 17 I was sick. Bronchitis had bit me bad and all week I’d been coughing a lot making it hard to sleep. I’d been to the doctor during the week and had cough syrup that worked but left me feeling so strange I stopped taking it the Friday before the race. On Sunday the race went fairly well, extremely well considering everything. “Big Dog” Steve 14 Above, Steve Shapiro and Richard Pidgeon make a final spurt to the Finish Line. Richard shors off his hardware! Top Photo - copyright MarathonFoto.com; bottom photo: Richard Pidgeon Shapiro walked with me and his support was a major reason why I did well that day. Before the race Strider Cindy Alexander painted green beards on us - a source of compliments throughout the race. That’s pretty much it. The story behind my first marathon at age 64 is a lot longer than the story of the race itself, just as the training before any race is longer that the race itself. I have to admit it was an emotional moment at the finish line hearing my name broadcast over the speaker system for completing a marathon! Those in the Tidewater Strider’s walking contingent have taught me, encouraged me, and inspired me. You might say I’m a walking collection of many valuable pieces information, thanks to them. Some of those walkers are cancer survivors or have chronic health issues, something I thought about during the marathon. I want to give special thanks to those giving extra encouragement and personal support to me: my wife Betsy, and Striders Cindy Alexander, Paula Graham, Lori Sherwood, Buddy Levitin, Steve Durrant, Hartley Dewey, and Steve Shapiro. The RUNDOWN - May 2013 Welcome Aboard We welcome new friends and possibly some old friends to the Tidewater Striders! Susan Ashley Sarah Bartlett Michael Beavers Ashli Bristol Reeves Caporicci Wayne Deyette Whitney Dunning Brooke Garner Stone Good Dawn Hannon Colin Hasty Lauren Hasty Mike Hess Madelyn Higgins Brenda Houck Avery Jenkins Holden Jenkins Kristin Jenkins Mallory Jenkins Sheldon Jenkins Kayla Kerrigan Sara Kieffer Anthony Kindinger Steve Laghrani Yvonne Laghrani Lawana Loar Kaitlyn May Don McClarin Holden McCormick Jessica Meier Brian Nesteby Bryce Neuhaus Christi Nichols Daniel Nichols Jax Nichols Dino Paratusic Betsy Pollard Bill Pollard Aiden Pomeroy John Quemuel 15 Ethan Ramos Stephen Ramos Ben Robertson Nancy Robertson Ken Rogers Kenneth Romo Elizabeth Ruiz Madelyn Ryno H. C. Smith Derrisha Stewart Jad Sumalnap Lindsay Trasko Bradley Troyer Delaney Troyer Natalie Van Dyke Lazaro Tyler Virata Saniyah Walker Santrica Walker Freddie Waterfield Renee Whitaker The RUNDOWN - May 2013 The Athlete’s Kitchen - Sodium, Muscle Cramps and Sweat Losses: Tips for Sweaty Runners Copyright: Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD April 2013 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 endurance runner 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 exerciseinduced 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 hyponatremia dropped. 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 intolerable 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 lesscontroversial 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. • 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 heat wave. • Most runners 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 150lb. runner.) • Thirst is a powerful fluid regulator. Noakes disapproves of the advice to drink before you are thirsty because that can create problems with overhydration. Yet, others contend drinking on a schedule can help endurance runners maintain proper hydration, as long as they do not aggressively overhydrate but rather replace fluids according to their sweat losses (as learned during training via pre-post exercise weigh-ins). • Exercise-induced hyponatremia (low blood sodium) occurs when runners 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). • The amount of sodium lost in sweat varies from person to person. Some runners are salty sweaters. Runners accustomed to exercising in the heat retain more sodium than unacclimatized runners. (Compare the saltiness of your sweat on first hot day of spring vs. in the fall.) • 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 runner. Hence, sodium replacement can be a wise idea. •The amount of sodium in a sports drink is small—and unable to counter the dilution of body fluids that occurs with overdrinking. The 220 milligrams of sodium in 16 ounces of Gatorade is far less than ~1000 milligrams of sodium in 16 ounces of sweat loss. • Noakes says evidence is lacking to prove that runners who cramp have low serum sodium or are more dehydrated than noncrampers. He suggests muscle cramps are related to fatigue, not sodium deficiency. 16 If sodium deficiency were the problem, wouldn’t the entire body cramp, not just one muscle? • Exercise-induced muscle cramps occur in muscles that perform repetitive contractions. Runners 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! • Stopping exercise to stretch resolves muscles cramping. (Stretching also resolves nocturnal cramps.) • 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. • A runner 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 runner collapses. What to do? 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 runner supposed to do during prolonged exercise? Learn your sweat rate and drink accordingly. If fluid in your stomach starts “sloshing”, stop 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-cheese-mustard 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! Reference: (1) Hoffman M, Hew-Butler T, and Stuempfle K. Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia and Hydration Status in 161-km Ultramarathoners. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 45(4):784–791, 2013. The RUNDOWN - May 2013 Call for Nominations May 25, 2013 Tidewater Striders Hall of Fame Nomination for the Class of 2014 Register Online: www.cfa5k.com Nominations are open for election to the Tidewater Striders Hall of Fame, Class of 2014. Individuals may be nominated for their accomplishments in the areas of competition, volunteerism, or profession-related endeavors, or a combination of these areas. The fastest growing and most amazing family sporting event of the year is back! Individuals nominated for membership in the Hall of Fame must have been members of the Tidewater Striders for a minimum of ten (10) years. Individuals may use a self-nomination process or be nominated by other club members, the latter having been members of the Tidewater Striders for at least five (5) years. A maximum of five (5) members will be inducted for the class of 2014. Selfnominations will receive the same respect and consideration as member-sponsored nominations. The nomination form may be found on the club’s website, www. tidewaterstriders.com. Scroll to the bottom of the front page and click the Hall of Fame Nominations link. Details regarding required information, accompanied by an example of a submitted nomination, are presented. A list of members inducted in the classes of 2011-2013, along with some of their major accomplishments, may also be accessed on the Website. Click Pages at the top of the front page, and scroll down to click on Hall of Fame Members. Nominations must be received by November 1, 2013. Specific directions for the nomination process are presented on the website and must be submitted electronically in Word format. Email to Mel Williams at profrunner@aol.com. The Hall of Fame committee will select the inductees by mid-December. Inductees will be notified before the end of the year, and will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Tidewater Striders Awards Banquet in early 2014. 2013 Virginia Senior Games Newport News Parks & Rec is hosting this year’s Senior games. Key Events that may interest Tidewater Striders are: May 16 10am 5K Road Race Newport News Park May 17 10am 10K Road Race Newport News Park May 18 8am-5pm Track & Field CNU May 16-17 Swimming Midtown Comm. Ctr May 18 5K/20K Cycling Newport News Park For additional details on these events and 15 other sports go to www.virginiaseniorgames.org The Mariners’ Museum Newport News Benefiting the produced by: 17 The RUNDOWN - May 2013 New Energy Tidewater Striders Youth Running Group Head Coach: Angelo Celesia acelesia@aol.com 288-7715 Chesapeake Training Venue Added for the Fall New Enery Outreach Program: POWER! Starting in the fall of 2013, New Energy will add another training site at Bells Mill in Chesapeake. Our own New Energy coach John Gresock will be leading the group. He will be looking for some assistance as we grow. Please let us know if you are interested in helping our youth program expand to Chesapeake. (Program Of Wonderfully Exceptional Runners) We are thrilled to announce a running group for parents and their children with disabilities. Todd Humphrey, current New Energy coach and board member of the Tidewater Autism Society, will be heading up this endeavor. Training will commence on Wednesday, May 8th, at Mt. Trashmore from 5-6 p.m. (Kid’s Cove area facing South Blvd.) This is a running session for all children with special needs. All are welcome! This will bring our New Energy program to four locations starting in the Fall: I - Mt Trashmore in Virginia Beach led by Angelo, Sherry and Jon Leiding All it takes is a membership in the Tidewater Striders at a minimal cost and one or both parents accompanying their child to each practice. Each child can be in a stroller or on foot; whatever works best for the parents and child. We want every child to feel part of “the team”. Uniforms (singlet and shorts) and Warm ups (hoodie and pants) can be purchased at a cost of $10 per set, but are optional. II- Sleepy Hole Park in Suffolk led by Steve Sheppard III- Norview HS in Norfolk led by Dave Mc Donald IV- Bells Mill in Chesapeake led by John Gresock Camperships Tidewater Strider youth members planning to attend a running camp this summer may apply for a club campership for partial camp tuition reimbursement. Requests should be by sent by June 14th to Dan Edwards by email lionrun@aol.com with the following information: We hope this program will be a unique opportunity for our local kids to learn to run and become valued and successful members of our New Energy running family. We want everyone to feel they can be “winning athletes” too. To contact Todd with your questions or to sign up, please email him at: btodd.humphrey@gmail.com or call him at: 757-404-4499 Name: Date Joined Striders: Last three Strider races run: Name & dates of camp you will attend: 2013 Youth Grand Prix May 25th Elizabeth River Run 1 Mile Important New Energy Links June 8th Eggleston Services 1 Mile Register for New Energy August 17th Strider Mile Facebook New Energy Calendar Fall races to be added once approved. The Youth Grand Prix committee reserves the right to substitute races in the event of a scheduled cancellation. Striders Youth Page 2013 Youth Grand Prix Chairman: Debbie Redmond - stridersygp@gmail.com Spring Training and Racing is Underway Register for New Energy Norview High School Track Thursdays, 6-7pm Coach Dave McDonald, dave@meditationhamptonroads.com Sleepy Hole Park - Suffolk Mondays & Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm Coach Steve Sheppard, newenergysuffolk@gmail.com Mt Trashmore - Virginia Beach Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5-6pm Coach Angelo Celesia acelesia@aol.com 18 The RUNDOWN - May 2013 Striders vs PTC/CRR Elizabeth River Run Team Competition The Tidewater Striders will once again compete against our friends in the Peninsula Track Club (PTC) and Colonial Road Runners (CRR) during the Elizabeth River Run 10K. We need to field a team of 25 Striders for this event. All those registered for the race (as individuals, to include Golden Runners) are encouraged to throw their hat in the ring. We will finalize the team the week prior to the race based on predicted age-graded performance. The top ten Strider finishers will count for age-graded scoring purposes and will be reimbursed for their efforts. Team members must be Striders in good standing on race day and wear a Strider singlet (old or new version) during the race. Please contact Gene Edwards (gene.edwards3@gmail.com) if you are interested in participating. For more information on age-graded scoring go to: http://www.runnersworld.com/tools/agegraded-calculator With Nancy Delaney in Tennessee, the Striders will need even more help in the Team Competition at ERR. Get on your blue and run for the Striders at ERR. Membership Expirations If your name is on this list, your membership is due to expire in May 2013. You may renew online or mail in the application. Bonnie Bixby Carolyn Blanco Melinda Boyd Robert Brusso Matthew Canzoniero Gabrielle Charbonneau Alexia Charbonneau-Woods Litzy Chavez Billy Chorey Vanessa Clement Frank Cunningham Ally D’Arcy Rachel D’Arcy Randy D’Arcy Seanie D’Arcy Glenda Dennison Helena Edge Carolyn Engler Myron Evans Diane Farino Doug Farino Holly Farino Joseph Farino Kristin Farino Kira Fox Emma Goulart Kristen Guglielmo Brandon Hinshaw David Hinshaw Grant Hinshaw Katherine Hinshaw Dixie House Bob Hudkins Diane hudkins Kamila Ishalina Mitch Jackson Veronie Jackson Stanley Jarrow Caoilte Joy Kirk Kellerhals Marsha Kentish Shemaiah Kentish Jaye Koch Andrea Lagergren Axel Lagergren Samuel Lagergren William Lagergren Nolan William Long Richard Mangus Thorin McCrane Bradley Miller Heather Miller Malachi Pearson Madison Plank Hailley Reiser Bobby Richardson Cheryl Richardson Kendall Richardson Rylee Richardson Aspen Rider 19 Karen Robinson Brandon Rohrer Joshua Rohrer Lisa Rohrer Wade Rohrer Cole Rorick Courtney Satchell Douglas Satchell Garrett Satchell Lisa Satchell Noah Satchell Zachry Satchell Jim Sheeran Kelly Sheeran Lauren Sheppard Greg Snyder Rosana Solis Aleesha Stacey Anthony Stacey Carla Stacey Shawn Stacey Charlie Tamayo Dylan Tamayo Sherry Tamayo Tom Walsh Cathy Williamson Leroy E Williamson Charles Woods Timothy Woods Vimelda Woods The RUNDOWN - May 2013 Tidewater Striders Training Sites Weekday Training Weekend Training Location: Great Neck & Seatack Recreation Centers Coached Swim Workouts by Betsy Durrant & Karen Mickunas Days & Times: Great Neck Recreation Center Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 7:45 – 8:45 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Pace: All levels welcome! Reason to swim with us: The only way to improve your swim split is to swim, so join us in the water for a coached workout. The cost is $4 per class; punch cards are available at the front desk. Contact: Betsy Durrant (durrant6@cox.net) Location: Visitor’s Center of First Landing State Park Days: Saturdays Time: 7:00 AM Distances: Varies. We run from 12 to 20 miles depending on training for marathons Pace: Generally 9:30 miles Number of runners: Varies. Ranges from 4 to 10 Reason to run with us: We run at a pace representative of middle of the pack marathoners and are a diverse group with discussions that include anything. We even discuss politics and religion. Contact: Rich Hildreth @ 481-9027 or 377-4130 richhildreth@jamesvalleyequipment.com or Doug Dugroo runnbear@aol.com Location: Great Neck Middle School Track Coached by Dai Roberts Dai@dairobertsgroup.com When: Tuesdays - Meet at FKS 5:45pm or Track 6pm Reason to run with us: Multiple groups of different pace runners. Training with similar paced runners provides mutual benefits for all. Location: Final Kick Sports at Great Neck, VB Days: Saturday morning Time: 7:30 AM Distances: Long run in First Landing State Park Pace: All ability levels and paces Number of runners: Anywhere from 30 – 60 runners Reason to run with us: Great social atmosphere with a wide range of ability levels. Contact: Final Kick Sports 757-481-3400 Location: Group meets at Running Etc, 1707 Colley Ave., Norfolk. Days: Tuesday and Thursday evenings Time: 5:30 PM. Tuesday workout: 5-8 miles total interval distances range from 400 meters to 1 mile. The workouts are located on a measured Graydon Ave.“street course” in West Ghent. Geared for runners with 5K pace of 5:30 to 9:00 minutes per mile pace. Thursday workout: 6 to 10 miles. Training runs, tempo runs, or depending on a group’s desires, just an easy run. Pace varies from 5:30 to 9:45 minutes per mile. Number of runners: 15 to 30 Reason to run with us: Improve your race times by running a structured workout and meet other runners with similar goals. Contact: Running Etc, 627-1500 Sources for Group Workouts: Check the websites at www.finalkick.com, www.runningetc.com, and www.meetup.com/hamptonroadsrunners Walker Training and Workouts The Strider Walkers hold many informal walks with various starting points, distances and paces. If you’d like to be notified of any walks being held contact Heidi Sleasman at bulletnews@live.com to be added to their distribution list. The Tidewater Striders Training Sites column is designed to list training sites organized by Tidewater Strider members throughout the Southside Hampton Roads area. It complements information provided on the Tidewater Striders website. Provide info to newsletter@ tidewaterstriders.com One Time Training Events may also be listed. Location: Running Etc at Virginia Beach, Regency Hilltop Shopping Center, 1940 Laskin Road Suite 308 Days/Time: Wednesday evenings at 5:30 PM. Training Run: 4 to 8 miles easy run Pace: 7 to 10 minute mile Number of runners: 10 to 15 Reason to run with us: mid week run with a fun group Contact: Mark @ Running Etc, 491-2340 20 The RUNDOWN - May 2013 Cert 5K March 23, 2013 - Virginia Beach, VA Finishers: 60 Race Summary & Highlights: Out of town (and I don’t mean not Virginia Beach) runners dominated the top spots in the CERT 5K. Forty-eight year old Keith Gray of Buxton, NC crossed the line in 17:46. The next two runners were from Bloomington, IL. Twenty-six year old David Clary finished in 20:10; Fifty-four year old Bob Clary was just 29 seconds behind. On the women’s side, Angela Cothren of Avon, NC ran a 22:16 to take first place. Jessica Holloran was the only local on the finishers’ stand by finishing in 22:30, ahead of 3rd Place finisher, Kathy Crawford from Lincoln University, PA. Complete results are TidewaterStriders.com available Volunteers Brian Breeden Rick Brown Sharon Brown Jennifer Cowell Dan Edwards Sue Edwards Noah LeBrun at Don’t Sit on Colon Cancer 5K March 30, 2013 - Virginia Beach, VA Finishers: 320 Race Summary & Highlights: Just off the podium in 4th place was New Energy runner James Hamrick in 19:19. The top 3 male finishers were Chris Michaels in 18:33; Paul Grosch in 18:46 and Michael Terao in 19:12. For the women, Janet Dierstein took 1st place with a 20:47, she was follwed by Karen Lindauer, 21:43, and Debra Heffner, 22:16. Complete results are TidewaterStriders.com available at Rick Brown Dan Edwards Sue Edwards Bill Fox Jennifer Jeffers Jean Phelan Marie Price Harry Watson Jan Yerkes April 13, 2013 - Norfolk, VA 5K Finishers: 65 1 Mile Finishers: 72 Race Summary & Highlights: Eddie’s pacer in the mile was a little younger and a little slower as he and Aiden Hill covered the mile in 15:37. Complete results are available at http:// www.tidewaterstriders.com/ March 30, 2013 Norfolk, VA Finishers: 159 Race Summary & Highlights: The Monarch 5K took place prior to the Adventure run on Old Dominion’s Campus. Race Categories were open and ODU students, both Male and Female. The runners represented the spectrum of students at ODU as they ranged in age from 19 to 45. The top female students were Ladore Levenson, 22:03; Johanna Guarino, 22:26; and Holly Szumila-Vance, 23:49. The top male student finishers were James Myatt, 19:02; Fotios Drakopoulos, 19:25; and Matthew Haralson, 19:32. In the open division, the top 3 men were Steven Madison, 18:59; Bill Groeninger, 19:37; and Neal Mendoza, 20:34. In the women’s open category the winner was 9 year old Michaela Rose in 20:56; Laura Maloney in 21:59 and Nicole Augins in 23:22. Complete results are TidewaterStriders.com available Volunteers Monarch Cub Kids Run 5K & 1 Mile The Milers outnumbered the 5K participants. There were only age groups in this contest but the fastest finisher in the 5K was 15 year old, Harrison Martingayle in 16:34, followed very closely by Eddie Hill in 16:35. Monarch 5K Volunteers Beverly Breeden Brian Breeden Rick Brown Sharon Brown Dan Edward On his way to a Lacrosse match, Tommy decided to do a quick 5K; he was the top Master at the First Flight 5K. Copyright TriDuo.com 21 Volunteers Beverly Breeden Brian Breeden Evie Foster Sharon Brown Virginia Davis at The RUNDOWN - May 2013 Suffolk YMCA Spring Stride April 6, 2013 - Suffolk, VA 5K Finishers: 72 1 Mile Finishers: 36 Race Summary & Highlights: A few years ago, the Striders would have been very excited to have over 20 New Energy runners and coaches at an event. Now they consider that a small but dedicated turnout. The race was held at the Suffolk YMCA campground on a long and muddy, but fun, course. The course distance was 5.66K instead of a 5K. Tiffany Hore of Carrsville was the top female finisher for the extended 5K and she covered the course in 30:37. Beverly Breeden was not far behind in 30:53. Rounding out the top women finishers was Catherine Ilich of Suffolk. Coach Steve Sheppard pumped up our runners for the 1 Mile Run as he wiped himself clean from his own longer race. Steve was second overall in the 5.66K to Tidewater Striders member, Richard Caylor of Norfolk. Volunteers Beverly Breeden Brian Breeden Rick Brown Sharon Brown New Energy runner Mason Pratt won the 12 & Under Age Group in the 5.66K and then ran to second place in his age group in the Mile. New Energy Runner Betsy Pollard was the top finisher in the Mile with a 7:01, followed by Bradley Troyer in 7:14. Mason was 3rd Overall followed closely by Lauren Hasty. Cierra Sheppard and Eric Cowell too the top honors in the 13 and over age group. Complete results are available at http:// www.tidewaterstriders.com/ Spring Sportsplex 5K April 20, 2013 Virginia Beach, VA 5K Finishers: 36 Volunteers Beverly Breeden Brian Breeden Rick Brown Sharon Brown Dan Edwards Sue Edwards Jan Yerkes Race Summary & Highlights: With numerous races in April, the turnouts for some events can be small. Even with a small field, the winner, Peter Mitchell, had a speedy 5K finishing in 17:13. On the women’s side, Strider Asia Sorenson led the way in 23:02. Complete results are available at http://www.tidewaterstriders. com/ College Colors Access 5K – April 21, 2013 Volunteers Dan Edwards This event was self-timed; no results were provided to the Striders. Above, Arlene Egan celebrates finishing the first part of the Challenge at First Flight 5K. The second half of the challenge is the Flying Pirate Half Marathon. Copyright TriDuo. com To the right, Rachel Boyce placed 11th at the Mile Stat invitational in the 1600m with a PR of 5:15:21. Congratulations, Rachel. Photo courtesy of proud Dad, Robert Boyce. Dona Poole with her little medal from the Little Rock marathon; Arkansas is Dona’s 27th State in her quest to run a marathon in all 50 states. Photo courtesy of Dona Poole. 22 Seagull Sprint The RUNDOWN - May 2013 April 27, 2013 - Virginia Beach, VA Male 1 Mile Finishers: 87 Female 1 Mile Finishers: 115 Race Summary & Highlights: Volunteers Beverly Breeden Brian Breeden Rick Brown Sharon Brown Angelo Celesia Sherry Celesia Dan Edwards Jan Yerkes Note: The list was lost; if your name is missing contact races@ tidewaterstriders.com New Energy had a great turnout at the event; lots of New Energy runners placed first in their age group. Ben Werve and Betsy Pollard were the race winners. Ben finished in 5:36 and Betsy crossed the line in 6:13. Complete results are available at http:// www.tidewaterstriders.com/ Above from L-R, Sarah Bartlett completes her first Mile race in 13:08. Holden McCormick also completes his first race in an impressive 7:06. More PRs to come from both! Run For Independence April 27, 2013 - Virginia Beach, VA 5K Finishers: 233 1 Mile Finishers: 38 Volunteers Rick Brown Sharon Brown Beverly Breeden PoorBoy Breeden Jan Yerkes Virginia Davis Todd Humphrey Alexis Hunter Heather Hasty Lauren Hasty Lee Hasty Christine Leiding Tom Baldwin Susan Ashley Eric Cowell Sandra Lewis Race Summary & Highlights: Nick Scerbo won the 5K in 16:32, followed by Tommy Holland in 16:52. Third place went to 15 year old Connor Hancock of Chesapeake, who ran an 18:20. For the women, Kristen Lawrence led the way in 18:08 followed by Georgia Dolloff, 19:06, and Asia Sorenson, 19:58. Betsy Pollard had the best overall time in the mile with a 5:53, followed by Lauren Hasty in 6:15. The top male and third overall was Bradley Troyer in 6:36. Eric Cowell had a breakthru run and PR’d to take second in his age group. Complete results are available at http:// www.tidewaterstriders.com/ To the right from top to bottom: Ellie Paige Lynch sprints through the mile, finishing in 8:13. Coach Steve Sheppard runs and coaches New Energy runners at the Seagull Sprint at Thoroughgood Elementary. All pictures on this page are courtesy of Eileen Werve. 23 The RUNDOWN - May 2013 Striders on the Road by Steve Scudder If you’ve been racing on the road, please let Steve know for running events. E-mail your name, race name, location, date and your results to svscudder@juno.com for running events If the full results are available online, please provide that link so that other Striders might be identified. This is a great opportunity to let Striders know about other events out of the area. When sending in your results, please consider including a little write-up about your experience. If you’re a new or recently renewed Strider and we omitted you in the “Striders on the Road,” it’s probably due to the membership data Steve had available this month. We apologize. Iris Welsch will be collecting on the road results for multisport events, please e-mail Iris at Swimbikerunchick@gmail.com those results. Marine Crops 17.75K March 24, 2013 - Quantico, Va. Roy Blakeburn 1:33:58 Ryan Carroll 59:56 (1 O/A) Charla Diggs 1:57:42 Nicholas Diggs 1:56:10 Jeffrey Green 1:37:30 Michael Kottmer 1:33:58 Michael Krechel 1:58:13 Bethany Sanchez 1:49:52 Margaret Seymour 1:49:58 http://www.marinemarathon.com/ MCM_Event_Series/17_75K.htm Terrapin Mountain 50K March 23, 2013 - Sedalia, Va. Scott Carlson 6:04:12 Stacin Martin 5:45:20 John Price 7:46:54 http:// www.eco-xsports.com/events/ terrapin/ Miller Lite Charlottesville Marathon & Whole Foods Half Marathon April 6, 2013 - Charlottesville, Va. Megan Dister 2:00:50 http://www.charlottesvillemarathon. com Ohio River Road Runners Club Half Marathon April 7, 2013 - Dayton, Ohio Les Gibson 1:48:37 http://orrrc.org/index.php/orrrc-events Run for the Animals Half Marathon & 10K April 7, 2013 - Onancock, Va. Half Marathon Roy Blackburn Betty Brothers Scott Carlson John Carroll David Evans Tony Heimer Jennifer Jeffers Tom Murphy Ernie Murray Tommy Neeson Jean Phelan Bethany Sanchez Steve Scudder Susan Snead Debra Sommer Mel Williams 10K Rhoda Carroll Elaine Jeffers Jim Lyons 1:57:23 1:53:52 (1 O/A) 1:38:27 (2 A/G) 2:00:39 (2 A/G) 2:21:31 (3 A/G) 1:46:40 (2 A/G) 2:08:59 (2 A/G) 1:37:15 (1 A/G) 1:47:29 (3 A/G) 1:25:43 (1 O/A) 2:00:30 (2 A/G) 1:59:58 (1 A/G) 2:41:42 1:57:25 (1 A/G) 2:12:45 (1 A/G) 2:42:49 (1 A/G) 1:14:58 1:21:00 1:28:50 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K April 13, 2013 - Richmond, Va. Charla Diggs 0:56:32 Nicholas Diggs 0:50:03 Norman Everett 1:01:35 Scott Haidar 1:02:26 Fesshaye Haile 1:08:36 Margaret Halley 1:15:23 James Halley 1:16:30 William Lloyd 1:42:34 George Luce 1:39:39 Tanya Mcinerney 1:01:48 Michael Nicolaides 0:59:39 Cathleen Rea 0:56:09 Kathryn Stern 1:09:41 Christina Sumner 0:41:34 Lindsay Trasko 0:55:31 http://www.sportsbackers.org/events/ monument-avenue-10k Cherry Blossom 10-Miler April 14, 2013 - Washington, D.C. Sheila Bowen 1:45:26 Stephanie Jones 1:20:59 Kimberly Smith 2:14:47 Ron Zaperach 1:47:26 http://trackshack.com/cherryblossom/ view_results.php First Flight 5K April 13, 2013 Kitty Hawk – Nags Head, N.C. Tommy Neeson Larry Lowton Denise Singleton 18:10 1 Master 26:44* 29:13 Striders, many with hardware, gather after the awards ceremony at Run for the Animals in Onancock, VA on the Eastern Shore. Scott Carlson, Mel Willliams, Dick Brothers, Deb Sommer, Sharon Brown, Tom Murphy (in back), Bethany Sanchez (in front), Jean Phelan, Susan Snead, Betty Brothers, Roy Blakeburn, UNK4, Elaine Jeffers, Jennifer Jeffers, UNK5, Tommy Neeson, UNK6, Jim Lyons Photo by Sonya Yanas Zeiner 24 Bruce Bradley 33:31 Arlene Egan 28:29* Jayda DuBeck 36:20 Tommy Egan 28:21 1st AG Nicole DuBeck 36:25 Joe Polinski 27:47* 1st AG * Striders that completed the Double Dare Challenge which consisted of the First Flight 5K on Saturday and the Flying Pirate Half Marathon on Sunday. The First Flight 5K’s course included a run to the top of the Wright Memorial Monument! Joe Polinski exited the 70-74 Age group with a bang as he won his age group in both the 5K and Half Marathon! http://www.flyingpiratehalfmarathon. com/ Flying Pirate Half Marathon April 14, 2013 Kitty Hawk – Nags Head, N.C. Carole Bachman 2:19:48 Gene Bachman 2:19:49 Roy Blakeburn 1:54:58 William Bostelman 2:05:33 Robert Boyce 2:18:41 Bruce Bradley 2:46:42 Donna Brickhouse 2:45:10 Paul Brumund 1:51:57 Cindy Cajulis 2:34:51 Jami Callahan-Brill 1:58:29 John Carroll 2:07:02 Angelo Celesia 1:48:47 (3 A/G) Sherry Celesia 2:27:59 Michele Conner 2:44:53 Darlene Crick 2:56:05 Bob Curtin 3:17:16 Arlene Egan 2:11:36 Stuart Ferguson 3:24:28 Linda Fox 2:14:00 Peter Gerlach 1:50:58 Dwayne Gibboney 1:53:59 Paul Hoffman 2:13:24 Dean Howard 2:04:04 Elaine Jeffers 3:21:26 Jennifer Jeffers 2:10:27 Diana Junco 2:43:28 Shannon Kiefhaber 2:06:23 Michael Kottmer 2:13:00 Jeanne Kruger-Williams 2:09:20 1A/G Linda Long 2:01:13 Larry Lowton 2:03:45 Erifili Marsolais 2:30:55 Brittany Mertz 2:43:25 Michael Mitchell 1:39:15 Dawn Murray 2:57:15 Dan Neuland 2:08:51 Jean Phelan 2:05:00 Joseph Polinski 2:18:43 1 ( A/G) Dona Poole 2:26:26 Carolyn Richard 2:05:24 Hobie Ritzel 1:59:51 Bethany Sanchez 2:04:41 Denise Singleton 2:22:52 Heidi Sleasman 2:21:28 Susan Snead 2:02:02 (3 A/G) William Solares 1:56:06 Robert Stern 2:04:57 Rob Wasinger 1:47:28 Iris Welsch 2:53:05 http://www.flyingpiratehalfmarathon. com/ Boston Marathon April 15, 2013 - Boston, Mass. Based on results posted 9:00 p.m. on 15 April James Cheshire 3:57:01 Jim Duffy 3:53:52 Meghan Gebke 3:05:15 Clint Gebke 2:48:19 Liam Grieser 3:54:48 Kelsey Hearn 3:22:57 Thomas Hicks 3:14:03 Trish Jones 3:52:06 David Phillips 3:34:44 Vincent Ortiz 3:20:18 William Tallent 3:10:58 Chad Wilkins 3:05:59 Sam Wittenberg 3:53:52 The runners above are the ones that finished prior to the Finish Line explosions. Many other Striders were still on the course but none were injured by either explosion. http://www.baa.org/races/bostonmarathon.aspx The RUNDOWN - May 2013 Allen Lester, Bee McLeod, & Ada Lester pose before heading to their separate corrals. Photo by Goody Tyler towering Wasatch Mountains, passes by cozy neighborhoods and elegant estates, and winds through Salt Lake’s legendary wide streets, finishing in beautiful Liberty Park! Shuttles provide transportation from Liberty Park to TRAX after the race.” Run for the Parks April 21, 2013 Central Park - New York City, NY Foot Levelers Inc. Blue Ridge Half Marathon Bee McLeod 35:09 Allen Lester 36:03 Ada Lester 38:46 Goody Tyler 44:07 A Run for the Parks turned into a Run for Boston event. Many runners sported “I run for Boston shirts” and back bibs that said “I run for Boston”; we did see one special comment on a runner;s back - she proudly announced this is “My First Race” - special kudos to her! The race website did say there were probably more Red Sox caps in Central Park at one time than ever before. nyrr.org Luis Avila 2:24:23 http://www.blueridgemarathon.com Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon April 20, 2013 - Roanoke, Va. Salt Lake City Marathon April 20, 2013 - Salt Lake City, Utah Fesshaye Haile 4:46:46 http://www.saltlakecitymarathon.com From the race website: “Runners of all ages and ability levels will enjoy crisp, cool running weather in April, in a setting that surrounds them with snow-capped peaks contrasting with spring blossoms, all along a flat and slightly downhill course. The marathon and half marathon start at the Olympic Legacy Bridge at the University of Utah, the site of the 2002 Winter Olympic Athlete Village. The gentle course then skirts the base of the 25 April 27, 2013 - Louisville, Ky. Jeff Brillhart 4:10:38 Bryan Davis 5:46:16 http://www.derbyfestivalmarathon.com Prostate Cancer Half Marathon April 27, 2013 - Memphis, Tenn. Bob Bruner 1:32:42 (1 A/G) https://zeroprostatecancerrun. racesonline.com/ St. Jude Country Music Half Marathon Nashville, Tenn. - April 27, 2013 Douglas Kirk 1:53:06 Karen Nilan 1:34:36 http://nashville.competitor.com The RUNDOWN - May 2013 The History of the Tidewater Striders On the Road Contest We were off to a good start with pictures for the ‘Striders on the Road’ column. Send us your best shot that showcases the event or locale of your out of town event. Not quite done yet! 2011 was left out of last month’s final section. It is included in the final pages of this Rundown. Not sure what the prize will be but send pictures anyway to share your adventures. At the end of the year, we’ll pick a winner! Corrections to The History of The Tidewater Striders 19722012 MS Grand Prix News Scoring through the first two events is complete! Curent Standings are available on the Grand Prix page on thet Strider website. Everyone is counted in 2013! You do not have to register in advance for the MS Grand Prix. If you are a Strider and race, you’ll be scored. As with the writing of any historical account, including the recent publication of The History of the Tidewater Striders 1972-2012, errors will be made. Additionally, the accomplishments of some individuals or the occurrence of some significant events may have been overlooked. The authors of this historical account, all volunteers, recognize these facts and thus seek your input to correct any errors and incorporate mention of significant accomplishments or events as warranted. A proposal is being discussed on bonus points for competing at Breezy Point, the only Striders Triathlon, and Jamestown International, where the Striders are trying to win the MidAtlantic Club Championship. Get registered for these events now. Please make sure you are registered as a Tidewater Strider For any scoring questions, please contact Ada Lester, ada@ TriDuo.com If you detect any errors or want to suggest individuals or events that may have been overlooked, please contact the author of that chapter and copy the other two authors. We will certainly correct any errors that have been made and will give serious consideration to incorporating new material. Respectfully yours, Rockin’ Marathon Relay Virginia Beach Randy Cook (randycook48@cox.net) Dave Harrah (tidesbb@aol.com) Mel Williams (profrunner@aol.com) March 24, 2013 another poem from the Club’s Poet Laureate, Sunny Fox GRAND MASTER CHAMPIONS—Yippee Kay Aye YEA! Corrections to the history printed in January 2013. A great “Rockin’ Relay Marathon” today. • In the 2002 History, the Grand Prix Winner for Female, 40-44 year age group was Jennifer Jeffers (35) vice Christine McCain. We ALL did our part for a FAST 42K! RAIN, SLEET and COLD and we still came to “PLAY” ! Our combined ages of 220 years YOUNG! The rain and sleet came down but we still finished STRONG! Today was all out SPEED – NOT a Sunday morning jog. I’m happy to say I’ve got #327 in the log! (A BIG THANKS to “Coach Bill” for keeping stats and our rotations straight) • The 1999 History Board of Directors was printed in error. The correct Board of Directors for 1999 included: President Ray Ochs Vice President Bee Andrews Secretary BJ Samuel Treasurer Dan Edwards Other Board Members: Tom Bashara Chris Catoe Deanie Eldridge Mike Hillinch Pearl Ibarra Rob Levinsky Barb Mathewson Mel Williams • The 1999 Grand Prix Awards were not listed in the Rundowns for that year so are not listed in the History. • The 2001 Elizabeth River Run was reported in March and was actually run in May. • The 2000 Grand Prix Awards listed Larry Omerod as the Men’s Master Winner when in fact it was Rob Levinsky. Lynn Airaghi, Virginia Davis, Linda (Sunny) Fox, and Pam Price cross the line together as they finish up the Marathon Relay. Photo by Bill Fox. 26 2011 by Dave Harrah Introduction The Striders experienced a hugely successful year in all areas of operations. In a time when the economy had affected the entire nation, people were running, walking, biking and, generally speaking, turning to exercise in a big way. There was an increase in YMCA memberships in the country. Attendance at major league sporting events surpassed the previous year’s turnout. The number of road races, trail runs and triathlons - for all levels of runners, walkers and multi-sport competitors - had increased, and folks were “doing their thing.” It was exciting to see major races such as the Boston, New York and Chicago marathons with an abundance of entrants. It was equally impressive to see our local races doing very well. Almost all of our events displayed an upward trend in participants and during most weekends the Striders were supporting one or more races throughout Hampton Roads with rental equipment and personnel. We continued to be blessed with exceptional volunteer support for most club events. A new van had been approved for purchase, as well as four new time machines, and a newly designed Striders race singlet was debuted. Membership was up (it peaked in August at 1,647) and was enjoying sporadic growth. The club was financially solvent (over $300K at year’s end) and good times were the order of the day. Dave Harrah (also Publicity/Public Relations and Merchandise) Lori Sherwood (also Walking Grand Prix) Deb Sommer (also Awards) Bob Brunner (also Running Grand Prix and Part Season Membership) Ryan Conrad Steve Patterson Cathi Reade (Board position and Part Season Membership) Other Chair Positions: Mel Williams – Advisory, Constitution and Bylaws Bethany Sanchez – Audit Chris Catoe – Community Service Curt Aasen – Elections Mike Mitchell – Triathlon Grand Prix Angelo Celesia – Youth (New Energy Leading Coach) Joan Gustafson – Nominations Ada Lester – Photography Nick May – Programs Club Operations The following Tidewater Striders were officially appointed at the January Board of Director’s meeting: Jean Phelan – President (also Banquet) Rich Hildreth – Vice President (also Adopt-A-Highway and Volunteer) Sharon Rodier – Secretary (also Awards and Triathlon) Dan Edwards – Treasurer (also Budget, Scholarship and Youth Programs) The Service Directory of The Rundown listed the following additional Board members: Amiele Barakey Cindy Williams and Heidi Sleasman – Walking Tommy Neeson – Web Site Steve Speirs – Web Site Manager At the January Board of Director’s meeting, Mel Williams commented that the Board needed to discuss the “Strider of the Decade” award. This award had been given out in previous decades, but not since the early 2000’s. Sharon Rodier (Board secretary) reviewed the Awards Policy and Procedures and could not find reference to this award. After much discussion, the Board decided that the award would not be presented. With the advent of the Striders Hall of Fame, the Board felt that the decade award was no longer needed. Freedom Marathon, Inc. (FMI), a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and support the needs - 194 - The first class of the Striders Hall of Fame were inducted at the Annual Banquet on February 26, 2011. From left to right are Dan Edwards, Bee McLeod, Dave McDonald, Charlie George, Mel Williams, Sharon Brown, Rick Brown and Randy Cook. Missing are Cokey Daman, Jerry Bocrie and Ray Ochs. Photo courtesy of TriDuo.com of military veterans and their families through running events, announced the dates of November 11-13, 2011 for the Inaugural Exposition, Half Marathon, relays and family runs. The City of Norfolk would co-sponsor the event and the partnership that was established agreed to a five year (through 2015) venture. The Tidewater Striders would provide support in the form of advisors/chair positions to the FMI staff leadership. The advisors were comprised of Board Members Dan Edwards (finish line) and Dave Harrah (local public relations and awards), and Strider member Susan Snead (corporate advertising and sign ups). Dave Harrah would act as “the go-between liaison” passing critical information from the FMI staff to the Striders, and vice versa, for many planning issues. Additionally, logistics support would be provided by other members of the club to include critical water stop planning (Bee and Goody Tyler), assistance at the race exposition and articles and notes in The Rundown. The Striders entered and won the team organizational competition, which is covered in the Running section of this history. In May, the RRCA National Convention was held in Fredericksburg, Virginia with over 300 attendees. Strider members in attendance were Club President, Jean Phelan, and Board of Directors, Deb Sommer and Dan Edwards; and members Sam Wittenberg, Mel Williams, and Bee and Goody Tyler. At the Strider picnic, in August, the general membership voted on a motion previously passed by the Board of Directors to commence “electronic voting” for the Board of Directors’ elections. The Board’s decision to change the bylaws to switch to electronic voting proved to be a huge success. With over 800 people voting, this was, by far, twice the number of voters from previous elections. Making this happen was mainly a result of two key Striders: Dan Edwards for implementation and Steve Speirs for online support. In the November Rundown, President Jean Phelan reported that “The club has lost four races, two of which are large events (CHKD & Santa Shuffle). These events want Dchip timing (disposable chips, and start and finish times). With the loss of Santa Shuffle as a Strider event we need to let our Grand Prix participants know that it is not an option to earn volunteer points at this race for 2011.” It was announced in the December Rundown that “The Tidewater Striders are excited to announce that the Striders Board of Directors has authorized the club to assume production of the Breezy Point Triathlon. This action will enable the Striders to support the large multi-sport membership in the club. The 2012 sprint distance event is confirmed at Naval Station Norfolk for Sunday, June 3rd. Betty Virok, who stepped down as Race Director after 20 years, will remain available as a consultant to the event. Brian Sagedy will become the Race Director.” Newsletter The Rundown continued to impress its many readers with, typically, forty plus pages chock full of everything dealing with “striderism,” be it running, walking, multi-sport, nutrition, recipes, club stories and so much more. The editor, Ada Lester, continued to be the principal “put it together” subject matter expert and, as in previous years, provided the best in composition and photography support. The “Athlete’s Kitchen” (copyright Nancy Clark) was a popular read with articles such as news from the American Dietetic Association; supermarket shopping (decisions and dilemmas); diarrhea (a stinky topic); when food has too much power over you; carbs, protein, and performance; food cravings and sugar addictions; 2011 sports - 195 - nutrition news; why weight loss is so hard; and gluten-free sports diets. The “Recipe Corner,” written by Sheila Bailey, RD-Nutritionist, provided some tasty recommendations in the form of “Seashore’s Healthy Mashed Potatoes,” “Julia’s Veggie Quiche Cups,” “refried beans,” and much more. The “Strider Profile” gave us some insight about active club members. Marie Price (a member since 2008 and a Grand Prix winner) was featured in February. Todd and April Eveland (also members since 2008 and each a Grand Prix winner) were honored in May. Dan Neuland (Triathlete) was featured in August, Carla Serex (Triathlete and distance runner) in September, and Jack Moriarty (Master runner) in October. Sam Wittenberg, a local physician, was spotlighted in November and Jon Leiding (Grand Prix winner) in December. A fantastic full-page article was featured in the August issue addressing “Rules of the Road: Race Etiquette for Runners” by Miss Road Manners, Freddi Carlip, former RRCA President. The article talked about lining up at a road race starting line, acceptable “manners” while on the course and approaching the finish line. A good read! Running The 2011 Running Grand Prix Series consisted of the following races: • Tuneup Series 20K • Tuneup Series 30K • Shamrock Marathon Amanda Scott, a former New Energy runner, returned to Virginia Beach from Boulder, CO to take 7th overall in the 2011 Shamrock Half Marathon. Photo courtesy of Brenda Barrera • On January 15th, 141 brave souls raced in the Frosty 5K at Mount Trashmore. August Sander won the men’s title in 17:24. • Suffolk YMCA 5K • Elizabeth River Run 10K • With typical February cold weather, Ryan Carroll captured the men’s title and Renee High again dominated to capture the ladies’ title at the Virginia is for Lovers 14K. It should be noted that Renee has won every Virginia For Lovers 14K since its inception. Close to 2,700 brave souls battled the freezing temperatures. • CHKD 8K • Memorial Scholarship 5K • Strider Mile • Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon • Neptune Festival 8K • The Wounded Warrior 5K, on March 26th, saw Colin Winchester lead the men in 16:53 and Katie Bishop as top female in 19:46. • Turkey Trot 10K • Santa Shuffle 5K In formulating this history, the writer choose not to list every road race in the Hampton Roads area in which the Striders had some dealing; that is, either in support or running. The writer did, however, list some of the more popular races and the associated results. • The season started out with a cold (literally) Distance Series 10K/20K at Seashore State Park. In the 20K for the “Marathon Series” (first race of the Striders running Grand Prix), Ryan Carroll established the GP lead with a fast win. On the women’s side, Renee High captured the ladies title. • On May 23rd, Ryan Carroll continued his area domination with a 16:17 in the Independence Middle School 5K. Pam Lovett placed 1st also in 19:52. • At the Thoroughgood 1 Mile, on May 1st, Ryan Carroll turned up the heat with a fast 4:39 to take top male and Diana Chalmers (New Energy Youth) took top female in 5:44. • Also in May, the St. John The Apostle Stingray 5K saw Jason Myles run a fast 16:32 and Pam Lovett with a 19:22. - 196 - • The 7th Annual Jewish Family Services 5K was held on May 8. Patrick Early won the men’s title in 19:07 and Megan Winstead took top female in 21:07. • The Elizabeth River Run 10K (GP) in Portsmouth, on May 28th, saw Ryan Carroll continue his hot running streak with a winning time of 32:55 and Mollie Turner finish as top female in 40:37. The Tidewater Striders won the ERR Team Challenge over a combined team representing the Colonial Road Runners and the Peninsula Track Club. • At the Eggleston OK5K, on June 11th, Tommy Holland took the men’s title in 16:05 and Inessa Corney was the top female in 19:50. • On June 18th, Caleb Doan ran a very nice 26:39 at the Run For The Children 8K, in Norfolk, with Nicole Dewey completing it in 33:16. • One of the newer races on the circuit, the Children’s Miracle Network 5K, on July 9th, had Curtis Hanle place first for men in 17:36 and Elizabeth Campos take first for females in 22:09. • The Allen Stone 5K (named after a fallen Navy Seal), on July 16th, had Ryan Carroll continue blazing a path in 15:30 on the cement boardwalk with Janice Dockiewitz winning also in 19:00. • The Memorial Scholarship 5K (GP), on July 16th, at the Norfolk Botanical Garden resulted in Jacob Secor taking the men’s crown in 15:38 and Octavia Rinehardt taking the ladies crown in 17:37. ing to dominate in the open mile was Ryan Carroll in a blistering 4:35 and Sika Hency in a fast 5:56. • The Neptune 8K (GP), on October 1st, saw an out-oftown runner, Gregory Mariano from Arlington, Virginia, finish 1st in 27:17 and our own Olympic Trials runner, Renee High, top the female field in 29:24. • The All American Beach Ford 5K, on October 8th, held no surprises with Ryan Carroll topping the men’s field in 15:36 and Stephanie Smith-Olansen topping the ladies in 19:02. • The Tidewater Striders captured the Organization Cup at the Freedom Half Marathon run on November 13th, in downtown Norfolk. Sporting the new Strider race singlets, Dave McDonald, Jon Leiding, Mike Kottmer, and Bob Brunner won top honors and “brought home the bacon.” Also competing were Jami Brill, Elizabeth Campos and Nancy Delaney. • The annual Turkey Trot 10K (GP), a Thanksgiving favorite on November 25th, had Michael Bailey finish tops in men in 32:25 and Renee High as top female in 37:04. • The Jingle Bell 5K, on December 3rd, saw Billy Vhory finishing in 17:12 to take top male and Nicole Dewey finishing in 18:34 to take top female. • The Seashore Nature Trail 50K, in its second year of existence at Seashore State Park, saw Billy Edwards from Boulder, Colorado take first in a time of 3:39 and Anne Spillane take first in 3:55. • The Strider Mile (GP), at Virginia Beach’s Tallwood High School, on August 6th, had no surprises. Continu- From L-R: Caleb Doan finishes first overall at the 2011 RunWalk for the Kids. Caleb was a 2011 TS Scholarship receipient. Pete Gibson takes a final look back to make sure he had enough distance on Tommy Neeson and Steve Speirs. Pete won the 55-59 AG while Tommy and Steve took 1-2 in the 40-44 AG. CHKD Photos courtesy of TriDuo.com. Rebecca competing at the 10k Race Walk World Masters Athletics Championships. Photo by Lauri Domotor Berger - 197 - • Swamp Stomp Half Marathon Some results from Striders participating in out of area races include the: • Elizabeth River Run 10K • Antarctica Marathon, King George Island – Michele Smith-Harden in 5:09 (1st in age group). • Allen Stone 5K • Memorial Scholarship 5K • Boston Marathon – Steve Speirs in 2:45, William Chorey in 2:46. • Operation Homefront 5K • San Francisco Half Marathon – Jean Phalen in 2:14 • Striders 1500M Racewalk • Wineglass Marathon (New York) – David Phillips in 3:31 • All Access 5K • Neptune Festival 8K • Divas Half Marathon (Long Island NY) – Elaine Jeffers in 3:10, Jennifer Jeffers in 2:14 and Iris Welsch in 3:10 • Sunset Six • ODU Accounting 5K • Suffolk 10 Miler • Army 10 Miler – Aspen Foster in 1:08 • Race For Breath 5K • Under Armour Baltimore Marathon – Michele SmithHarden in 4:07 • One Hour Postal Racewalk • Turkey Trot 10K • Under Armour Baltimore Half Marathon – Bill Price in 1:49 • Marine Corps Marathon – Bob Brunner in 3:47, Mike Kottmer in 4:59, Christine Leiding in 4:13, Jon Leiding in 3:12, Duane Lougee in 4:05 (1st in age group), Tommy Neeson in 3:18, Robert Rantanen in 3:59, Steve Speirs in 2:53, Justin Turner in 2:39 and Mel Williams (continuing his legacy of having run every Marine Corps Marathon) in 4:24 • ING New York City Marathon – Tommy Neeson in 3:42, and Robert Stern in 3:41 • Richmond Suntrust Marathon – Betty Brothers in 4:28 (3rd in age group) Walking There was a new rule for 2011. For this particular year, those interested in being a part of the “Tidewater Striders Walking and Participation Grand Prix” had to declare their intentions to participate to the Walking Committee Co-Chair, Steve Durant, before doing their first Walking Grand Prix (WGP) race. All walkers would still compete in a minimum of six events and judge a minimum of three Grand Prix races to be eligible for awards. Failure to declare would result in no points being awarded. As the year began, many of the Tidewater Strider Walkers set their sights on competing in several of the 21 local races that made up the 2011 Walking Grand Prix race series. Throughout the year, many of the walkers would compete in other local and national races in addition to the Grand Prix. The 2011 Walkers Grand Prix included: • Hair of The Dog 5K • Distance Series 10K, 20K, 25K and 30K • Suffolk YMCA 5K • Wachapreague 7.7 Mile Teams which competed during the year included: • Half Marathon Women (Team A): Linda Janssen, Rebecca Garson and Debra Hovatter • Half Marathon Women (Team B): Judy Paschall, Cindy Williams and Kathy Nash • Marathon/50K: Lori Sherwood, Pat Thomas and Tom Gerhardt • Tidewater Striders Men Team: William Lipford, Steve Durant and Bill Spruill The following highlights are not all inclusive of the Walkers’ great accomplishments, but are provided to give the reader an idea of how well this dynamic group performed: • On Sunday, February 13th, Tidewater Strider Steve Shapiro completed the Birmingham, Alabama Mercedes Marathon in a time of 5:35:10. His successful completion of the race made him eligible for membership in the “Marathon Maniacs Club.” This national club accepts individuals who have successfully completed three marathons or races of greater distances, within a 90 day period. Steve completed the Outer Banks Marathon and the Seashore Nature Trail 50K (December 2010) and the Birmingham Marathon within the allotted time period. • Lori Sherwood completed the Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon, at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, to claim her 26th state marathon and completing her quest for membership in the 50 States Marathon Club. On August 21st, she would complete her 27th, at the Leading Ladies Marathon in South Dakota. • At the Dismal Swamp Stomp (WGP), on April 16th, Linda Janssen took top female in 2:29:47 and Tom Gerhardt took top male in 2:17:15. - 198 - tember 10, Hartley Dewey and Steve Durant were the cohosts for a Seaman-Salvage Race Walking Clinic of Excellence. Ten other Striders attended the clinic and a total of 22 racewalkers ranging in age from pre-teen to 77, and hailing from Virginia, Pennsylvania and North Carolina, attended. The Walking Grand Prix award winners are listed in the Awards section of this history. Multi-Sport For the 2011 Multi-Sport Series, each Strider member needed to complete three of the Multi-Sport Grand Prix events in order to be eligible for an award at the Awards Banquet (held in early 2012). This was a new change in the procedures and would allow the coordinator to concentrate on those individuals planning on participating in at least three of the events. The 2011 Multi-Sport Grand Prix schedule events were the: • Virginia Duathlon (Surrey) • Smithfield Triathlon (Smithfield) • Kinetic Half (Spotsylvania) • Kinetic Sprint (Spotsylvania) • Breezy Point Triathlon (Norfolk) Carole Bachman in her first triathlon ever at Smithfield Sprint. Photo courtesy of TriDuo.com • Old Point Triathlon (Hampton) • Colonial Beach Sprint Triathlon (Colonial Beach) • During May, Tidewater Strider Walkers competed in the 2011 Virginia Senior Games in Richmond. For this particular competition, “senior” was considered 50 years of age and older. In the 5K racewalk, Linda Janssen placed 1st in women 50-54 years of age with a fast 34:59. Steve Durant took 1st in male 70-74 with a blistering 36:18. In the 1500 Meter racewalk, Tom Gerhardt took 1st in the male 44-59 age group with a 9:46, Steve Durant took 1st in the male 70-74 age group with a 10:13 and Buddy Levitin took the 1st place title in the male 75-79 in 12:06. • During the summer, Heidi Sleasman replaced Cindy Williams on the Walking Committee and as editor of the bi-weekly emailed “Walkers Bullet News”. • Tidewater Strider Walker Rebecca Garson represented the USA in the women’s 45-49 age group in both the 10K and 20K racewalk events at the 2011 World Masters Athletics Championships held in Sacramento, California, from July 6-17. She was the third USA finisher in both events. This placed her on the USA Team which won the Gold Medal in both events. Her 10K time was 1:05 and her 20K time was 2:16. It is quite evident that over the past decade, the walkers had achieved their rightful recognition. Participation and the number of events had tripled. During the week of Sep- • Colonial Beach International Triathlon (Colonial Beach) • Allen Stone Run-Swim-Run (Virginia Beach) • Patriot’s Half (Williamsburg) • Outer Banks Half Ironman (Manteo NC) • Outer Banks Sprint and Olympic Triathlon (Manteo NC) • Patriot’s Sprint (Williamsburg) • Sandman Triathlon (Virginia Beach) Winning times for these events are not represented here, but award winners for the Grand Prix Series are listed in the Awards section of this history. Of special note, Carole Bachman finished her very 1st triathlon (Smithfield Sprint Tri) at age 52 during 2011. That is impressive! Youth New Energy continued to be the youth focal point, with training sites running (literally) in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Suffolk. It was not uncommon to see the classic blue New Energy singlet at almost all Tidewater Strider events. Under the leadership of Angelo Celesia and his wife, Sherry, New Energy enjoyed another year of greatness. As of - 199 - the male crown and Amy Chalmers ran a nice 6:32 for top female honors. March 21st, 138 youth runners had signed up between the sites. During the month of May, five of the “distance runners” in New Energy qualified for the 800 and 1600 Meter races at the Virginia Beach Middle School City Championships with some nice results. For the girls, 7th grader Diana Chalmers won the 1600 with a 5:34. Right behind her was her 6th grade sister, Amy, at a nice 5:35. On the boy’s side, 7th grader Travis Redmond ran a PR 5:19 for a respectable 6th place in a very fast race. The 2011 Youth Grand Prix series consisted of: • Pembroke Meadows Elementary 1 Mile • Christopher Farms Elementary 1 Mile • Suffolk YMCA 1 Mile • Independence Middle School 1 Mile • St. John The Apostle Catholic School 1 Mile • Eggleston Services 1 Mile Diana Chalmers received a top eight finish at the AAU Nationals, in July, at New Orleans. Her placement was in the 3000 Meter event. Amy Chalmers ran an impressive 9th in the 3000. • The Strider Mile • Larchmont Elementary Rat Race 1 Mile • All American Beach Ford 1 Mile New Energy runner Thomas Amabile turned in an All South Team (top 25) performance at the Footlocker South Cross Country Championships. • Alanton Elementary School 1 Mile • Turkey Trot 1 Mile Not all Youth Grand Prix races (YGP) were covered in The Rundown; however, the following is provided on some of the key events for 2011: • The first New Energy race of the season, at Pembroke Meadows 1 Mile (YGP), was an awesome start to the season. Thirteen-year-old Thomas Amabile finished 2nd overall in an outstanding 5:35, behind the adult winner. On the girls’ side, it was a clean sweep for New Energy with Diana Chalmers clocking a sub-6 at 5:54. Second and 3rd place also went to Striders youth runners Madeline Woods and Amy Chalmers. • At the Christopher Farms 1.5 Mile (YGP) race, on April 10th, Travis Redmond ran a great 8:36 and Diana Chalmers ran an impressive 8:51. • In March, New Energy was at the Shamrock weekend in force with some great performances by our youth. In the 1 Mile race, Madeline Woods placed 1st overall girl and in the 8K race, sisters Amy and Diana Chalmers both placed 1st in their age group and amongst the top 25 female finishers. • The Suffolk YMCA 1 Mile (YGP), on April 23rd, saw Joseph Ramsawh run a 6:11 to take the male title and Diana Chalmers continue her road race domination with an excellent 6:23 for top female honors. • At the Independence 1 Mile (YGP), Travis Redmond impressed with a 5:32 for the male youth crown and Madison Keough topped the female field in 6:08. • The Thoroughgood 1 Mile had some great New Energy times, with Joseph Ramsawh running a nice 5:28. Diana Chalmers again took top female with a 5:44 and her sister, Amy, ran a 5:56. • At the St. John The Apostle Catholic School 1 Mile (YGP) run, Hunter Quigley ran an outstanding 5:58 for In the December Rundown, lead New Energy coach Angelo Celesia announced the award of an RRCA Grant to the club. “On behalf of the RRCA, congratulations on being selected to receive a Kids Run the Nation grant! We (RRCA) received 64 applications this year, and while every program was deserving of a grant, we felt your program was one of the ones that best matched the criteria set for by the Kids Run the Nation guidelines. William Dyson, Program Coordinator, Road Runners Club of America.” Awards The annual awards banquet (for the 2010 award season) was held on February 26th, at the Fort Story Cape Henry Beach Club. Regrettably, it would be the last one held at this location. The awards for 2011 would be held at the Norfolk Yacht Club in early 2012. The evening’s headline ceremony was the induction of the very first class of the Tidewater Striders Hall of Fame. Inducted were 11 “legends” in the club, all well-known (some, even nationally) for their individual acts of athletic performances and achievements. The recipients of this prestigious honor included Dan Edwards, Bee McLeod, Dave McDonald, Charlie George, Mel Williams, Rick and Sharon Brown, Randy Cook, Cokey Daman, Jerry Bocrie and Ray Ochs. Their contributions can be found in the March 2011 edition of The Rundown. As if one Hall of Fame award was not enough, Bee McLeod, past President of the Striders was inducted five weeks later (April 2nd) as a member of the 13th Annual Hall of Fame for Notre Dame High School, in New Jersey. She was one of nine Notre Dame Graduates and one faculty member recognized for contributions to their respective professions, communities, schools and churches. The ceremony was conducted in Princeton Junction, New Jersey. The following awards were presented for 2011: - 200 - Race Director of the Year – Dan Edwards Community Service Volunteer Gold Award – Dave Harrah Race Volunteer of the Year Gold Award – Don Greene Outstanding Male Performance of the Year – Steve Patterson Outstanding Female Performance of the Year – Barb Mathewson Club Appreciation Awards for time and service – Elaine and Jennifer Jeffers, Steve Scudder, Stacin Martin and Bob Brunner Distinguished Service Award – Mel Williams Presidential Awards – Evie Foster and John Price Outstanding Female Cross Country – Nicole Park (Ocean Lakes) Outstanding Male Cross Country – Matthew Schwartzer (Princess Anne) Completed all Running Grand Prix races – Christine and Jon Leiding Grand Prix Running Awards (with points): Open Male Pete Gibson (192) On February 28, 2011, Michele Smith Harden at the start of the Antarctica Marathon en route to her goal of running a marathon on every continent. She was awarded the Outstanding Female Performance of 2010 for completing her goal of running a marathon in every state. Photo courtesy of Michele Smith-Harden Open Female Elizabeth Campos (184) Male 70 & above Chris Catoe (212) Master Male Jon Leiding (196) Female 25-29 April Eveland (170) Master Female Michele Smith-Harden (194) Female 30-34 Rhoda Carroll (157) Male 20-24 Mike Mitchell (120) Female 35-39 Wendy Rafferty (195) Male 30-34 Joseph McGraw (120) Female 40-44 Jami Callahan-Brill (150) Male 35-39 Thomas Bell (162) Female 45-49 Beverly Breeden (145) Male 40-44 Kevin Rafferty (140) Female 50-54 Carole Bachman (172) Male 45-49 Rich Edwards (110) Female55-59 Susan Snead (210) Male 50-54 Bob Brunner (195) Female 60-64 Betty Brothers (265) Male 55-59 Jim Duffy (162) Female 70 & above Pauline Eley (170) Male 60-64 John Dicarlo (185) Male 65-69 Tom Walsh (185) Walking Grand Prix Awards: • Walker Participation – Dick Kole, Bill Lipford, Judy Paschall, Steve Shapiro and James Wolfe - 201 - • Grand Prix Female – Paula Graham, Linda Janssen, Lori Sherwood, Heidi Sleasman and Cindy Williams Jeremy Greenwald (Grassfield H.S.) – Tom Bashara Memorial, $2,500 • Grand Prix Male – Hartley Dewey, Steve Durrant, Tom Gerhardt, Dwight Kane and Buddy Levitin Gabrielle Badura (Clover Hill H.S.), Caleb Doan (Ocean Lakes H.S.), Zachery Fanelty (Tallwood H.S.) and Alexandra Yerkes (Princess Anne H.S.) each received $2,000. Multi-Sport Grand Prix Awards: • Female – Carole Bachman, Jami Callahan-Brill, Vanessa Clement, Yasmin May, June McDaniels, Amy Randolph, Elisha Sivils and Bettina Strobach • Male – Jacob Anderson, Gene Bachman, Amiele Barakey, Todd Bibb, Robert Boyce, Richard Bush, Todd Eveland, Carlos Liceaga, Nick May, Vincent Ortiz, Thomas Randolph and Gary Van Derveer At ceremonies held separately, the following awards were presented to our New Energy Youth Group: Special Recognition Award Matt Trangenstein (Suffolk Coach) Coaches Awards Kyle Engerhardt, Patrick Redmond, Xavier Moore, Hailey Rorick, Will Verhappen and Taylor Woolston Boys 6 & under William Solares Miscellaneous Informal weekday training runs would continue to be popular with such events being sponsored by Running Etc. (Norfolk and Virginia Beach locations), Seatack Recreation Center and weekend training at Visitor’s Center First Landing State Park and Final Kick Sports. A lot of folks skip over Runner’s World advertisements, but Jeanne Kruger-Williams had a sharp eye on the February issue. One of the local runners who ran in the Georgia Marathon was featured in an advertisement, “Heroes are made here.” The advertisement carried a full-page photo of our local hometown hero, Michele Smith-Harden, arms raised in a victory celebration with her ever-present smile and outfitted in her classic ballerina tutu. The Georgia Marathon was one of her state requirements to qualify for membership in the elite 50 States Marathon club. What an inspiration! In May, The Rundown reported the passing of Tidewater Strider Dennis Bohlander, on March 22nd, as a result of complications from Multiple Sclerosis. Dennis was a Strider from the mid-seventies until the mid-nineties. He was one of the top runners in the area up until being diagnosed with MS, in 1987. Dennis and his wife, Susie, also an elite runner, were a familiar sight at many local runs and events. Boys 7-8 Thomas Woods Boys 9-10 Ben Werve Boys 11-12 James Hamrick Boys 13-14 Travis Redmond The Summer Series retained its popularity and over $10,000 was raised on the last night of the series for the Memorial Scholarships. Girls 6 & under Reese Tempest In the July/August edition of Marathon and Beyond, the editor speaks of four renowned names in the sports community, of which Mel Williams was one. (Mel had recently taken over the leadership role of the science board of Marathon & Beyond.) Editor Rick Benyo stated “Of all the members of the board, Mel Williams has easily been the most active, contributing to the magazine quickly, knowledgeably and enthusiastically with everything from ‘on the mark’ answers to full-fledged feature articles.” Girls 7-8 Lauren Hasty Girls 9-10 Gabrielle Smith Girls 11-12 Madison Keough Girls 13-14 Julia Hamrick Girls 15-16 Maddie Mitcham Scholarships The June Rundown announced the annual scholarship winners with a record $13,000 being awarded. The recipients were: The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) announced the appointment of Goody Tyler as the new Virginia State Representative. An active Tidewater Strider for the last two decades, Goody has served in many facets of club operations. Congratulations! 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Call 757 495-3551 strider app 36 new energy flyer new energy app PLAN TO JOIN the Tidewater Striders' New Energy Youth 2013 Running Team New Energy is an informal youth group training together to improve their times in road races as well as their performance in track and field and cross-country events sanctioned by the USA Track and Field (USATF) and AAU. Motivations vary from those who simply enjoy running, to those who are goal oriented and recognize the need to train in order to perform well in races. With its group approach to running practices, New Energy provides a fun, sociable forum for running preparation and development. New Energy welcomes all youth runners, ages 6-16, regardless of ability. Practices are informal, and participants are encouraged to attend as many as possible. Runners must have a good pair of running shoes to avoid injuries. Uniforms (singlet and shorts) and Warm ups ( Hoodie and Pants) can be purchased, but are optional. Membership in the Tidewater Striders is required by the third practice in order to participate in sessions and compete on a team basis in Track and Relay teams. The cost is $12.00 per year or $18.00 for two years. The Team participates in road races held in the Tidewater area, which are part of the Youth Grand Prix 1-mile series and are sponsored by local organizations such as school PTAs. Check race flyers for specific information by visiting www.tidewaterstriders.com . A New Energy Team race schedule will be part of the program and can be found under ‘Youth Programs’ on our Web Site. Coaching is provided by volunteers who are Tidewater Striders members. Again this year, Angelo Celesia will provide leadership for training. Other running enthusiasts/parents will also assist. New Energy provides youth runners and their families an enriching environment which can be a building block to the youth runners' future. In the past, New Energy runners attended National Cross Country and Track and Field Championships around the Country. Many previous New Energy runners are currently participating with high school and college teams where they have excelled in Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field with All State and National recognition. New Energy has produced numerous All-American medalists, State Champs and one National Champion in Cross Country. The New Energy Team practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5-6 p.m., at Mt. Trashmore (Kid's Cove area facing South Blvd.), beginning Thursday March 3, 2013. Visit the Striders Web Site and look under ‘Youth Programs’ for a complete training and racing calendar. Suffolk Training Site: Sleepy Hole Park, Thursday from 5:30 - 6:30 PM. NewEnergySuffolk@gmail.com Norfolk Training Site: Norview HS Track, Thursdays from 6-7 PM. Dave@mediationhamptonroads.com For more information, contact: Coach Angelo Celesia: acelesia@aol.com 757-288-7715 Dan Edwards, Chairman of the Tidewater Strider Youth Committee: lionrun@aol.com 757-495-3551 Evie Foster, Team Coordinator: NRGRUNR1@aol.com ............................................................................................................................................................... Detach and Mail completed form to: Angelo Celesia, 2586 Ocean Shore Ave., Va. Beach, VA 23451 (Also, you may email completed form to acelesia@aol.com or fax to 481-9514 or use our Online web form: http://www.liveanswer.cc/newenergy/NewEnergy.html ) Name of Runner: ________________________________________DOB:___________ Gender___ Address__________________________________________ City__________________ ZIP_________ Parent’s Name(s)_____________________ Phone #_____________*Email______________________ *{required to receive schedule / team info} Child currently a Strider Member _____ Child will be joining the Striders as a New Member_____ Parent's/Guardian's signature________________________________________ Date___________ JFS Run roll Stroll 013 ,2 10 9 May 3 - M ay Jewish Family Service of Tidewater’s 9 Annual Run, Roll or Stroll th Sunday, May 5, 2013 ~ Neptune’s Park @ 31st Street, Virginia Beach Boardwalk The Run, Roll or Stroll is a fundraising event to benefit Jewish Family Service of Tidewater, Inc. JFS is a non-profit agency that provides an extensive array of social services, including home health, counseling for adults and children, and Meals on Wheels to people of all faiths in Tidewater. Schedule of Events Friday, May 3, 2013 Race Expo & Packet Pickup: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Simon Family JCC Online: www.jfsrunrollorstroll.org Fees: 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Virginia Beach Sunday, May 5, 2013 Race Schedule: 6:45 – 7:45 AM 8:00 AM 9:15 AM Registration Registration 8K Run, 5K Run & 5K Walk 1 Mile Run/Walk For all the details about the Run, Roll or Stroll, visit www.jfsrunrollorstroll.org • 8K Run: $30 pre-registration, $35 after April 22 • 5K Run/Walk: $25 pre-registration, $30 after April 22 • 1 Mile Run/Walk: $15 pre-registration and race day Pre-registration guarantees a T-shirt. Registrations postmarked after April 22, 2013 and race day registrations will receive a T-shirt on a first-come, first-served basis. Race Directors: Kim Stites & Sue Graves 757-321-2222 Week of Healthy Living Sponsors Presenting Sponsor Diamond Sponsors Lee & Bernard Jaffe* Family Fund Of the Tidewater Jewish Foundation Copeland/Klebanoff Families * Of blessed memory Access our easy online registration form at www.jfsrunrollorstroll.org! ation r t s i g Re For m Make checks payable to Jewish Family Service of Tidewater Mail entries to: JFS Run, Roll or Stroll, c/o Jewish Family Service, 260 Grayson Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 I am registering for: 8K Run First Name 5K Run 5K Walk 1 Mile Run/Walk Last Name Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________________________________________ State ____________ Zip Code _____________________ Phone # __________ - __________ - ______________ Email __________________________________________________________________ Age ___________ Birthdate _________________ T-Shirt Size Sex F M ADULT: S M L XL Personal Chip ID # (if applicable) _______________ YOUTH: S M L RELEASE AND WAIVER: I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Tidewater Striders, Jewish Family Service of Tidewater, Inc., the City of Virginia Beach, USAFT, RRCA, race officials, volunteers and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event. I grant permission to all the forgoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. This is a road race conducted under the rules of the USATF and I understand the race is not intended for individuals with headphones, baby joggers, baby strollers, dogs on leashes, skateboards or skates, and I will abide by these guidelines. I understand I will be charged a fee of $25.00 for not returning my chip. Signature of participant (or parent/guardian, if participant is under 18) ______________________________________________ Date ______________________ r tant o p m I Info! Teams Get your friends, co-workers and family together and run as a team! Four or more members constitute a team. Team members may participate in any race. All team members must pre-register by April 22, 2013 and submit individual registration forms together. Team members are eligible for individual awards and also for the team award. Prizes & Awards • 8K & 5K Run –Top 3 men and women runners overall and the top 3 in each of the following age groups will receive commemorative awards: 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ • 5K Walk – Top 3 men and women walkers • 1 Mile Run/Walk – Top 3 in each of the following age groups will receive commemorative awards: 1-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19+. All entrants receive a ribbon at the finish line. • New this year! Three team awards will be presented for most participants: 1) schools, 2) synagogues and 3) businesses/community organizations. Post-Race Party! Hang around after your run or walk for a fun time of awards, prizes, food, drinks, and more! Entertainment by Entercom Norfolk: Recycle Your Old Shoes! Soles4Souls - Changing the world, one pair at a time. Donate your shoes to those in need. Drop-off bins available at the race. Be a “Virtual Walker”! JFS has added an optional fundraising component to this year’s race. All proceeds raised will allow JFS to continue to provide vital services and programs to individuals throughout Tidewater, regardless of religious affiliation or financial status. Being a “Virtual Walker” is as simple as sending emails to your friends and family asking them to support JFS by making a donation of any amount. To learn more, visit: www.jfsrunrollorstroll.org. leesfriends Lee’s Friends 10th Annual RUNONTHE WILDSIDE Virginia Zoo • Norfolk, VA • May 11, 2013 The Virginia Zoo is the site for the 10th Annual Lee’s Friends “Run on the Wild Side” 5k & 1/2mile, May 11th, 2013. This venue is an ideal setting for runners, walkers and their families to spend a fun filled day at the The Virginia Zoo. Lee’s Friends’ primary mission is to offer person-to-person help and needed emotional and practical support to cancer patients and their families who are facing the crisis of diagnosis and treatment of cancer. RACE COURSE: The 5k race will start just outside of the main entrance of the Zoo at 8:00am. The participants will run/walk the perimeter of the parking lot, out of Zoo through Lafayette park and the surrounding Riverview neighborhood. This race is an out and back measured course that will be electronically timed. The children’s 1/2 mile “fun run” has two start times: ages 8–12@9:05am and 7 & under@9:15am. PARKING: Parking on race day is available in the Zoo parking lot. 5K REGISTRATION COST: POSTMARKED BY MARCH 15 $25.00 MARCH 15—MAY 1 $30.00 1/2 MILE REGISTRATION COST: POSTMARKED BY MARCH 15 $10.00 MARCH 15 THRU RACE DAY $15.00 AFTER MAY 1 THRU RACE DAY $35.00 Please mail registrations to: LEE’S FRIENDS, 7400 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23505. Please make all checks payable to LEE’S FRIENDS. Registration is also available on Active.com. No Refunds, Exchanges or Transfers allowed. PACKET PICK UP: Packet pick up will be Friday, May 10 from 4pm-7pm at Running Etc., 1707 Colley Ave. in Norfolk. Additionally, packet pick up and late registration will be held at the Zoo the morning of the event from 6:30am–7:45am. Registration for both races will close promptly at 7:45am. T-SHIRTS: T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 300 registrants. Extra shirts will be available on a first come, first served basis AFTER the awards ceremony ONLY. Lee’s Friends 10th Annual RUNONTHE WILDSIDE Virginia Zoo • Norfolk, VA • May 11, 2013 AWARDS: The awards ceremony will start immediately after the 1/2 mile. There will be plenty of food and drink. WALKERS: 1st Place Overall Male and Female (NO running in this division). 5k AGE GROUPS: Top three Male & Female overall and in each age group will receive an award. Men and women, 19 and Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 and over. 1/2 MILE: The top 5 Boys and Girls in both age groups will receive and award. RACE DIRECTORS: Race directed and managed by R.P. Kale. Please contact him at rpkale. usmc@gmail.com with any questions. TIMING SERVICES: Tidewater Striders www.tidewaterstriders.com Name (First, MI, Last) CHECK RACE 5K WALK Address State Sex 1/2MILE Phone Number City Age 5K RUN Birthdate Zipcode Email I understand that a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter the run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in the event including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants the effects of weather including heat and humidity, traffic conditions of the roads or trails, and all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Tidewater Striders, R.P. Kale, theCity of Norfolk, LEE’S FRIENDS, The Virginia Zoo, race officials, volunteers, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising from my participation in this event. This race is not intended for baby joggers, headphones, skates and dogs on leashes and I will abide by these guidelines. SIGNATURE _____________________________________________ DATE ______________________________________ (Parent’s signature if under 18) APPLICATIONS WITHOUT SIGNED WAIVERS CANNOT BE PROCESSED Postmarked by 4/15 All participants postmarked 4/16 to 5/15 $25 $30 BirthDate/Year:_____/_______/______Age:_______ Email:_____________________________________ Race messages will be sent via email DATE:________________________________________________ Postmarked by 5/15 Postmarked by 5/15 GR NUMBER: ___________________ Museum of Virginia. $15 Postmarked 5/16 to 5/21 ====================================== $10 _______ChildrenÕs Fun Run CHILDRENÕS MUSEUM FUN RUN $20 Postmarked 5/16 to 5/21 ===================================== $15 _______Crawford Street Mile CRAWFORD STREET MILE =============================== STRIDER GOLDEN RUNNERS XXL SIGNATURE:__________________________________________ (Parent signature required if under 18 years of age) XL CHILDRENÕS MUSEUM DONATION $________ Donation to benefit the ChildrenÕs L RACE WAIVER MUST BE SIGNED BELOW! I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter to run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by the decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including heat and humidity, traffic and conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration for acceptance of my entry, I for myself and for anyone entitled to act on my behalf, agree to indemnify the Tidewater Striders, Portsmouth Museum Foundation, City of Portsmouth, Virginia, sponsors, volunteers, race management, from any and all claims or liabilities of any kind arising from my participation in this event. I will abide by all the guidelines set by race management, including but not limited to, that baby joggers, headphones, skates and animals are not permitted during my participation in this event. I agree that my entry fee is not refundable or transferable for any reason. I also grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion picture, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. *Race Director reserves the right to accept or deny any entry. *NO REFUNDS! NO TRANSFERS! NO EXCEPTIONS! T-SHIRT SIZE: S M (Please circle one) City:___________State:____ZIP________________ ________ERR 10K WALK DIVISION Female:_______________Male:________________ Postmarked 5/16 to 5/21 $35 Registrants after 5/15 are not guaranteed a T-shirt. Please do not mail in registration form after May 21. ====================================== ________ERR 10K RUN DIVISION ELIZABETH RIVER RUN 10K Name:_____________________________________ RUN ERR CHILDRENÕS MUSEUM FUN RUN CRAWFORD STREET MILE ERR 10K SATURDAY MAY 25, 2013 PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA err 8:00am 7:45am 10:00am Children ages 6 months to 5 years can run like Mom and Dad in this 30 yard fun run. Each child will receive a Tshirt. CHILDRENÕS MUSEUM FUN RUN Be a part of the fun by running or walking a mile in Olde Towne Portsmouth. Each participant receives a T-shirt and entry to the post race party. Awards will recognize the top 3 overall males & females. CRAWFORD STREET MILE ERR 10K ATHLETES REGISTERED BY MAY 15th WILL RECEIVE A TECHNICAL T-SHIRT! TECHNICAL T-SHIRT The Walk Division in the 10K will recognize the top three overall male & female. Run Division awards will recognize the top 3 overall winners along with the top three in each age group. ERR 10K will start and finish on Crawford Street near the Ntelos Pavilion at Harbor Center. The course will remain open for 2 hours. ERR 10K athletes will receive a technical t-shirt and an entry to the post race festivities at the Pavilion at Harbor Center. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the riverfront as you traverse along the river on the seawall and on the Naval Medical Center PortsmouthÕs river front grounds. Go back in time as you pass the legendary PORTSMOUTH LIGHTSHIP, the historical monuments and homes of ÒOlde TowneÓ Portsmouth. ERR 10K RUN & WALK DIVISION Get Memorial Day Weekend off to a great start by running or walking the 33rd Elizabeth River Run! The ERR course is flat and fast with spectacular views of the Elizabeth River, followed by a fun post race celebration. ERRÕS FLAT! ERRÕS FAST! ERRÕS FUN! A TIDEWATER STRIDER GRAND PRIX EVENT SATURDAY, MAY 25 33rd ELIZABETH RIVER RUN RUN ERR!! Crawford Street Mile will be manually timed. TIMING ERR 10K participants will be chip timed. Basis for scoring will be gun time. Please pick up your chip on race morning at the Ntelos Pavilion. Race proceeds are shared with the ChildrenÕs Museum of Virginia. The ChildrenÕs Museum provides hands-on experiences for children of all ages, including a planetarium, train collections, art moves, and much more. ItÕs easy to contribute. Just add your tax deductible donation to the race entry fee check or make a separate check payable to the ÒChildrenÕs Museum of VirginiaÓ. Donated funds will be administered by the Portsmouth Museums Foundation Inc. CHILDRENÕS MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Volunteers are needed to help put this event on. All volunteers receive a T-shirt and are invited to the post race festivities. Please e-mail Rich Hildreth at rmhildreth@jve.hrcoxmail.com. PARKING1800 parking spaces in city garages are within quarter of a mile of the Pavilion. NO PARKING CHARGES on weekends. Please arrive early on Saturday. Road closures will begin at 7:30 am. NTELOS PAVILION DIRECTIONS: From VB & NorfolkÑTake I-264 to Downtown Tunnel. After tunnel, take exit #7; bear right to Crawford St. From Chesapeake - Take I-464N to Downtown Tunnel. After tunnel, take exit #7, Bear right to Crawford St. From Suffolk & NC- Take I-264E, take Exit #7B, to Crawford St. From Peninsula/Richmond- Take I-664S through MMM Tunnel to I-264E. Take Exit 7-B, to Crawford St. PACKET PICK-UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Friday May 24 3pm-7pm Running Etc.-VA Beach Saturday May 25 6:45am-7:45am Ntelos Pavilion POST RACE FESTIVITIES All athletes are invited to the party at the Ntelos Pavilion at Harbor Center. Music, food, refreshments and adult beverages will be shared while you brag about the dayÕs running exploits. ÒTHANK YOUÓ TO OUR SPONSORS: Golden Runners and Volunteer Race Pass users must register by May 1, 2011. Thank you for your cooperation. GOLDEN RUNNERS & VOLUNTEER RACE PASSES The wonderful photographers of TRIDUO.COM will be out on the course taking photos of you on race day. You can view the photos at www.triduo.com. Photos are available for purchase. ERR PHOTOS RACE INFORMATION: ONLINE:www.tidewaterstriders.com EMAIL: bsagedy@cox.net PAPER APPLICATIONS: Paper applications are available at www.tidewaterstriders.com. Mail your check payable to the ÒTidewater StridersÓ & registration form to: Tidewater Striders 2217 Bayberry Street Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Sign up online at www.raceit.com. ONLINE REGISTRATION-GO GREEN- REGISTRATION INFORMATION The 22nd Breezy Point Triathlon will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2013, at Naval Station Norfolk. Run, swim and bike on the world’s largest naval base. INFORMATION: Athletes are strongly encouraged to visit www.breezypointtri.com for information prior to registering for the race. All pertinent race information in detail can be found on the web site. Sign up on line at www.active.com. Please continue to check the web site for race updates and important information. ENTRY FEES: Postmarked by 2/15/2013 Individuals $70 Teams $140 Postmarked before 3/15/2013 Individuals $75 Teams $150 Postmarked after 4/15/2013 Individuals $85 Teams $170 USA TRIATHLON FEE ( in addition to above) 1 Day License $12 MAIL TO: BREEZY POINT TRIATHLON 2217 BAYBERRY STREET VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23451 BREEZY POINT TRIATHLON NAME:_____________________________________ ADDRESS:__________________________________ CITY, STATE:________________________________ BIRTH DATE/YEAR_________/__________/_______ AGE ON JUNE 2, 2013_________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________ FEMALE____________ ___ MALE_______________ TECHNICAL SHIRT SIZE: S M L XL XXL USA TRIATHLON#:____________EXP DATE________ ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY: YES NO PLEASE SELECT ONE CATEGORY BELOW: ____OPEN ____AGE GROUP ____CLYDESDALE DIVISION (MALES 200+ LBS.) ____ATHENA DIVISION (FEMALES 150+ LBS.) ____TEAM DIVISION (SEE BELOW) TEAM NAME:_______________________________ TEAM CATEGORY: MEN’S WOMEN’S MIXED 750 METER SWIM, 20K BIKE, 5K RUN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA NAVAL STATION NORFOLK 8:00am SUNDAY JUNE 2, 2013 BREEZY POINT TRIATHLON breezy IN CONSIDERATION of USA Triathlon (ÒUSATÓ) allowing me to participate in any USAT sanctioned event (the ÒEventÓ or ÒEventsÓ) as either a member of USAT or through the issuance of a single event license or permit; I, for myself, and on behalf of my spouse, children, parents, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, hereby agree to and make the following contractual representations pursuant to this Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement (the ÒAgreementÓ); 1. I hereby represent that (I) I am in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in the Event; and (ii) I am not under the influence of alcohol or any illicit or prescription drugs which would in any way impair my ability to safely participate in the Event. I agree that it is my sole responsibility to determine whether I am sufficiently fit and healthy enough to participate in the Event. 2. I understand and acknowledge the physical and mental rigors associated with triathlon, duathlon, or other multi-sport events, and realize that running, bicycling, swimming and other portions of such Events are inherently dangerous and represent an extreme of a personÕs physical and mental limits. I understand that participation involves risks and\ dangers which include, without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis and death; loss or damage to property; exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances; accidents, illness, contact or collision with other participants, spectators, vehicles or other natural or manmade objects; dangers arising from adverse weather conditions; imperfect course conditions; water, road and surface hazards; equipment failure; inadequate safety measures; participants of varying 2013 BREEZY POINT TRIATHLON WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY (SIGNATURE REQUIRED) WARNING: READ CAREFULLY. THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OFLEGAL RIGHTS AND DEPRIVES YOU OF THE RIGHT TO SUE USA TRIATHLON AND OTHER PARTIES. DO NOT SIGN THIS AGREEMENT UNLESS YOU HAVE READ IT IN ITS ENTIRETY. SEEK THE ADVICE OF LEGALCOUNSEL IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF ITS EFFECT. skill levels; situations beyond the immediate control of the Event Organizers; and other undefined harm or damage which may not be readily foreseeable, and other presently unknown risks and dangers (ÒRisksÓ). I understand that these Risks may be caused in whole or in part by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Event, or the acts, inaction or negligence of the Released Parties defined below, and I hereby expressly assume all such Risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses or expenses which I incur as a result of my participation in the Event.3. I agree to be familiar with and abide by the Rules and Regulations established for the Event, including but not limited to the Competitive Rules adopted by USAT and the Guide to Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods of Doping adopted by the United States AntiDoping Agency. I also accept sole responsibility for my own conduct and actions while participating in the Event, and the condition and adequacy of my equipment. 4. I hereby Release, Waive and Covenant Not to Sue, and further agree to Indemnify, Defend and Hold Harmless the following parties: USAT, the Event Organizers and Promoters, Race Directors, Sponsors, Advertisers, Host Cities, Local Organizing Committees, Venues and Property Owners upon which the Event takes place, Law Enforcement Agencies and other Public Entities providing support for the Event, and each of their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, members, agents, employees and volunteers (Individually and Collectively, the ÒReleased PartiesÓ or ÒEvent OrganizersÓ), with respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action, damage(s), loss or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorneys fees) of any kind or nature (ÒLiabilityÓ) which may arise out of, result from, or relate to my participation in the Event, including claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Released Parties. I further agree that if, despite this Agreement, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim for Liability against any of the Released Parties, I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the Released Parties from any such Liability which any may be incurred as the result of such claim. I hereby warrant that I have read this Agreement carefully, understand its terms and conditions, acknowledge that I will be giving up Relationship to Minor or incapacitated and/or mentally challenged person: _____________________________ Signature:X_________________________ Date: ________________ (Parent or Legal Guardian for Persons under Eighteen (18) Years of Age or Legal guardian of incapacitated and/or mentally challenged person) Name of Guardian: __________________________________ Date: ____________Birth Date:_________ Signature:X_________________________ (Athlete or Participant) Print Name: ________________________ substantial legal rights by signing it (including the rights of the minor, my spouse, children, parents, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns), acknowledge that I have signed this Agreement freely and voluntarily, without any inducement, assurance or guarantee, and intend for my signature to serve as confirmation of my complete and unconditional acceptance of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement represents the complete understanding between the parties regarding these issues and no oral representations, statements or inducements have been made apart from this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. ok5k Start Times 1 mile – 8:00AM 5K – 8:45AM Divisions/Awards 5K: Tidewater Striders Grand Prix qualifying event Top 3 Overall Male/Female Top 3 Male/Female in age categories 1M: Youth Grand Prix event Top 3 Overall Male/Female Top 3 Male/Female in age categories Inclement Weather The race director reserves the right to alter or cancel portions of the race as deemed necessary for safety reasons. Packet Pick-Up Pre-registrants may pick up their packets on Friday, June 7th between 3 – 7PM at: Running Etc. 1940 Laskin Rd. Virginia Beach Registration Register by mail: Mail completed application & check to: Eggleston Services OK5K 905 Kings Landing Circle Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Entry 5K Entry Fee: $25 ($30 on race day) 1M Entry Fee: $15 Post-Race Festivities: Post-Race awards ceremony and raffle. Post-Race refreshments provided. Race Information Contact: Debbie Redmond (757) 486-2184 dredmond90@verizon.net Special Thanks To: Register on Day of Race: On-site Registration beginning at 7 a.m. Please do not mail registration after 6/3 A Grand Prix Event -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please make checks payable to Eggleston Services Last name First name Address City, State & Zip Phone Email Gender: Male___Female___T-shirt size (circle one): S M L XL or Youth S(6/8) M(10/12) L(14/16) Age on race day Date of birth Check race(s) running: ❒ 5K - $25 ❒1 mile - $15 ❒ Both races - $35 Total Amount enclosed: $ I'd like to make an additional donation to Eggleston in the amount of: $ (enclosed) Mail entry to: Eggleston Services OK5K, 905 Kings Landing Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 I understand that a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter the run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in the event including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather including heat and humidity, traffic conditions of the roads or trails, and all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Tidewater Striders, Eggleston Services, the City of Norfolk, Virginia Wesleyan College, race officials, volunteers, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising from my participation in this event. I grant permission to all of the forgoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. This race is not intended for baby joggers, headphones, skates and dogs on leashes and I will abide by these guidelines. Race Held Rain or Shine. Signature Date Parent sig. if under 18 ___ 2013 Summer Series at the Garden A Tidewater Striders fun run event Place: The Norfolk Botanical Garden at 6700 Azalea Garden Road near the Norfolk Airport. Registration: Event day registration only! Registration opens at 5:30 PM. Free to all Tidewater Striders members, $5.00 for non-members. Tidewater Striders memberships are available on-line at www.TidewaterStriders.com for runners who wish to join the Tidewater Striders running club and run for free. Please note: There is a fee of $1.00 per person to enter the Norfolk Botanical Garden. Fun Run Times: All events will start at 6:30 PM (the Countdown event clock will start at 6:15 PM). The Event Director reserves the right to shorten, postpone, or cancel the event due to lightning, storms, Garden conditions, or extreme heat (it is hot and humid in July, please exercise caution and remember that these are fun runs). Dates July 9 July 16 July 23 July 30 Events Adidas Countdown New Balance 1-Mile Random Relay Saucony Predict Your Time 4 Miler Memorial 5K* Description Pick your start time and finish together Randomly picked 2 & 3 person teams No watches, heart monitors, or splits Support the Memorial College Scholarship Awards: Random prizes and gift certificates from Running Etc. will be given at each event to registered runners and volunteers. Refreshments: Food and liquid refreshments will be provided for registered runners who complete the events and for race volunteers. Non-participating family members may enjoy food and soft drink refreshments with a $2.00 per person donation (events 1, 2, and 3). Adidas Countdown 4, 2 & 1 Mile—The race clock will start at 75 minutes (6:15 PM) and begin counting down. You pick when you want to start with the goal of crossing the finish line when the clock strikes zero. Everyone should finish together! New Balance 1-Mile Random Relay—Two person teams for the run and three person teams for the walk and youth relays. No need to worry about organizing a team, we will pick your new friends for you. Saucony Predict Your Time 4 Miler—Record your predicted time before the run. Fast or slow, the winners will finish closest to their predicted time without the help of watches, heart rate monitors, clocks, cell phones, golden pocket watches, or time machines. Phidippides didn’t have a GPS. - This event includes a 1-mile predicted time for young runners. * Memorial 5K: On July 30th come out and support the Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund with a minimum $10 donation. The post-race party will include DJ, food, beverages, and random prizes. A separate entry form is required (Memorial 5K race flyer). You can pre-register for the Memorial 5K and are encouraged to do so. Look for the race flyer in the Rundown and on the Striders’ website. Volunteers needed! Summer Series Co-Directors: Jean Phelan 681-0248, Dick Brothers 481-6155 Memorial 5K Race Director: Tommy Neeson, tommy@undergroundgrandprix.com www.TidewaterStriders.com 2013 Tidewater Striders Summer Series 2013 Summer Series at the Garden For official use only (w) Make checks payable to the Tidewater Striders. Race day registration only. E-mail: _____________________________________ Name (First - M.I. - Last) Age Gender Tidewater Strider M F Y Area Code Phone Number N Street Address City CKA Volunteer State Zip Code I understand that running a summer road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter the run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official to my ability to safely compete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in the event including, but not limited to; falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather including heat, humidity, and lightning, traffic, conditions of the roads or trails, and all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waver and knowing these facts and in consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Tidewater Striders, Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), the City of Norfolk, Norfolk Parks and Recreation, Norfolk Botanical Garden, race officials, volunteers and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising from my participation in this event. I grant permission to all of the forgoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. I understand that bicycles, skate boards, baby joggers, roller skates or blades, dogs, and radio headsets are not allowed in this race and I will abide by this guideline. Signature _____________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________________ (Parent’s signature if under 18) _______________________________________________ Date _____________________________ NOTE: The Memorial 5K on July 30 requires a separate entry and waiver form. Please see the Rundown or the Tidewater Striders’ web site (www.tidewaterstriders.com) for a race flyer and entry/waiver form. Pre-registration for this event is strongly encouraged. www.RunningEtc.com op homefront 5TH ANNUAL “Run/Walk for the Homefront” 5K Run/Walk Camp Pendleton State Military Reservation Virginia Beach, VA July 27, 2013 Race Time: Entry Fees: Registration 6:00 am. Race Start will be 7:00 am $25.00 advance registration received by July 19, 2013 $35.00 after July 19, 2013 to include onsite registration Online registration available until 6 pm Friday, July 26th. Register: To register online http://www.raceit.com/search/event.aspx?id=18178 Hard copy registrations can be mailed to PO Box 15301, Newport News, VA 23608 Checks Payable: Operation Homefront of the Virginias No refunds or exchanges. T-shirt is not guaranteed for registrations received after July 19, 2013 T-shirt will be a dry release shirt in unisex sizes. Directions: Take 64E to 264 E. Take the Birdneck exit and go to the right. Turn left on General Booth Blvd and follow the signs for the VA Beach Aquarium. Parking will be in the lot directly across from The VA Beach Aquarium. For GPS purposes use: 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA and follow directions for parking. ALL Participants and guests MUST have Picture ID for base access. Children must be accompanied by an adult if they do not have picture ID ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Last, First, Middle Initial Address____________________________________________________________________________________________ Email______________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone__________________________________ Emergency Name/Phone ______________________________________ Birth Date __________ Age _________ T-Shirt Size __________ Sex _______________ Mm/dd/yy On Race Day S,M.L, XL Male/Female Medals awarded in 3 places by Male/Female age groups: 1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 plus st st Medals awarded to 1 Place Male Walker and 1 Place Female Walker Race Category _______(5K Runner) ______(5K Walker) _______Active Duty _______Activated Guard/Reserve WAIVER: I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with participating in the Run for the Homefront including, but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my application, I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release any and all sponsors including, but not limited to Operation Homefront of the Virginias, the Tidewater Striders, Operation Homefront NHQ, the VANG, race officials, volunteers and any and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims and liabilities of any kind arising our of my participation in the event through that liability may arise our of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any lefitimate purpose. __________________________________________________________________ Signature of Runner Date __________________________________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian if under 18 years of age Date