August 2015 Member Profile

August 2015 Member Profile
Marlene Short
8/30/2015
Edition 8, Volume 1
By: Cindy Rogers
A beautiful Indian summer
Wyoming has to offer.
afternoon brought Marlene
Even though she was
Short, the Windy City
told the wind doesn’t
the running community of
Striders president and I
blow and the winters
together for an iced
aren’t harsh, this is
Casper, Marlene mentions
pumpkin drink at Metro.
her home sweet home
Marlene moved to Casper 7
now. Better yet, Kevin,
opportunity to be a part of
½ years ago from her
their son Ian and their
beloved state of Oregon
Labrador will soon be
something bigger than
where her son Tim and his
moving into their newly
family still reside along with
constructed home on
other family members, so
the Platte River.
that her husband Kevin could
share with her what all
Marlene started running about 25 years ago, and for the
most part has continued her running career from that
In sharing our thoughts about
that running gives us the
yourself. Find a group that
runs consistently, they are
out there if you reach out,
and challenge yourself, you
will find if you challenge
yourself those around you will
challenge themselves as well.
moment in time. Her first running event took her and 11 of
her friends from Mount Hood to Seaside, Oregon, the Hood
to Coast relay. She has since participated in the Wild West
and Grand Teton relays, two marathons, many half marathons,
Big Horn Mt Trail run for the last several years along with
other distance events, and with no end in sight to her
running career.
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When Marlene is out beating feet she runs with no music and uses the
time to chat with her running buddies or more often than not, reflecting
about her family, meditating, getting right with her maker, or thinking
In finishing with our
about that four letter word “work”. She uses running to challenge herself
coffee klatch, Marlene
and be a part of something. To keep her healthy and fit she runs with a
mentions when she
‘group’ 3-4 times a week, swims and lifts weights once a week. Her latest
moved to Casper she
challenge has been clearing brush and trees from their newly acquired
was so grateful to
property and with the purchase of a new bicycle she is hoping to partake
come upon a wonderful
in Casper’s own Fat Fish events in 2016.
group of woman at a
Marlene is dedicated to properly preparing for events, a running plan is
researched and modified by a fellow runner to meet her and/or friends
schedule, combined with cross training and proper rest days. When
following a plan Marlene has found that she has had no major injuries to
deal with before, during or after.
If Marlene had her way, trails would consume more of her running time
than the streets but with her weekday runs starting at 5A or recently
earlier, the streets are where the rubber meets the road, so let this be a
notice to all of you that are out and about before the crack of dawn, you
never know where you will see the glow of reflective gear and lights
around town.
I asked Marlene about her running shoes, for seasoned runners know
that footwear is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle.
She is an all-around Brooks girl whether on hard surfaces or dirt trails,
with a laugh she says they should pay her to run!
local fitness facility
that bonded and
continue to bond, it is
with their support and
encouragement that
many pages have been
turned in the
chapters, with many
more to follow as the
book has quite a life
ahead of it.
Thank you Sole
Sisters!
.And now to the real CHALLENGE, 55 on 55. Marlene will turn 55 in October and had a
twin brother Myron who passed away 10 years ago. She has challenged herself to run 55
miles beginning at 11:50P (the time Myron was born) on October 19 th. With the help of
Mike Diesburg they are mapping a route beginning on Casper Mountain heading to the
south and west and ending in the metropolis of Casper. Anyone willing to be a ‘slacer’,
(customized pacer that is willing to be a cross between her snail pace and that of a real
pacer) on any mile or miles during this event, she would welcome and appreciate it, and
lastly pray for her. For more about her cause read on:
55 on 55
Myron and Marlene
Our 4th Birthday
Remembrance Run & Fundraising Event
MYRON RAY LAMBERT
In spite of my, (what should be), common sense or better judgment, I will be
challenging myself to complete 55 miles on my 55th birthday this year. I want to
spend this time to remember and honor my Twin Brother, Myron, who gallantly
fought and gracefully submitted to Cancer 10 years ago. My brother was a true
gentle spirit who enjoyed the mountains, growing flowers, going fishing and
spending time with family.
With the help of my Sole Sisters and Brothers, I will embark on this journey 10
minutes before midnight, on October 19th, the time that Myron was born.
My
goal is to run as much as I can, walk as much as I can and when it comes down
to it – don’t be afraid to crawl if necessary.
Because of Myron’s caring nature, I also wanted this to benefit a family in our
community that has touched the hearts of many. I know he would have cared for
them as I have come to.
Myron and his Lovely Wife
Gara
The Esterline family has an unwavering faith that I have not witnessed before.
Their daughter, Mateah is a 5 year old girl that has Rett Syndrome. They have
unselfishly raised over $25,000 in the last 2 years and donated all of it to Rett
Research. I would like to ask for your sponsorship, either by the mile or a flat
$$$$ amount. All money received would go to the Esterline Family to use as
needed.
Mateah is a beautiful, smart, tenacious 5
year old. She loves music, dancing and
watching her favorite movies. On
December 12, 2013 Mateah was diagnosed
with Rett syndrome; a debilitating
neurological (movement) disorder. Rett
Sponsorships can be
mailed to:
Marlene Short
520 Boles Road
Casper, WY 82604
C/O Move it for
Mateah
syndrome has stolen her voice, her ability
to walk independently and taken most of
her purposeful hand movements. As
devastating as this seems- her story is far
from tragic!
Mateah is an overcomer!
Despite her physical limitations, Mateah is
very smart and she is now learning to
communicate using a Tobii eyegaze
communication system.
A fact is Mateahs body has failed her.....
Truth however is she does not let that
So many running memories and
adventures in Wyoming!