December 2014 Newsletter ( file)

VOLUME 5, ISSUE 12 • DECEMBER 2014 •
FORMER ASTRONAUT MIKE MCCULLEY & FAMILY
RUN IN SPACE COAST HALF-MARATHON
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STOMACH PROBLEMS IN RUNNERS
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DON & DENISE’S DEN
New Year Wishes
By the time you read this we will be but days away
from the sun setting on 2014 and rising on 2015.
Here’s a toast that the New Year brings with it new
opportunities, new challenges and new rewards.
In This Issue:
43rd Running of Space Coast
Marathon & Half Marathon Draws
Over 5,600 Participants ...........3
Former Astronaut Mike McCulley &
Family Run in Space Coast
Half-Marathon..........................5
Running Zone December
Specials...............................5, 6
Annual Favorite Offers Holiday
Fun for All Participants...............6
New Balance December
Special....................................6
The Next Steps.........................6
Stomach Problems in Runners........7
Upcoming Events......................7
Running Zone in the
Community...............................7
Why I Run:
Jonathan Howse.......................8
Gecko Club December
Special....................................8
Running Zone Finalist for the
Business of the Year Award..........9
New Products at Running
Zone.......................................9
Employee Spotlight:
Andrew Cacciatore...................9
April Schick: Marathon Training
Journal: Final Installment...........10
Gecko Club & Friends Social/
Fun Run..................................10
Holiday Gift Ideas for the Runners
& Walkers on Your List.............11
Registration Form....................12
Running Zone Foundation
Race Series Registration...........18
2014-15 Running Zone
Foundation Race Series
Calendar...............................20
Gecko Club Registration
Form......................................15
With our normally busy 2014 including the latest
and most successful Space Coast Marathon and
Half-Marathon in the books we look forward to
our 2015 with excitement.
After all we are continuing to see strong turnouts
for all running events on the Space Coast. And it’s
not just the folks at the front of the pack.
We continue to see more walkers, more people
pushing strollers, more people coming out not
only to improve their physical well-being through
exercise but their mental well-being as well as the
miles of smiles at finish lines will attest.
But it’s not just the running events that are bringing people out. When we are fortunate enough
to get out on the road or pathways ourselves we
encounter people of all ages getting in a good run
or pleasant walk and there appear to be more of
them every time.
They all share the camaraderie of enjoyment and
accomplishment be they the sub-16 5K aces or
Join us for Thursday Night Fun Run!
...we encounter people of all ages
getting in a good run or pleasant
walk and there appear to be more
of them every time.
the people who might be taking their first steps in
years toward improved fitness.
All are setting examples for their peers who might
be considering buying a new pair of shoes and
enjoying both the excitement of lacing them up
for the first time and the inner warmth when they
complete their first jog, run or walk.
Come summer the warmth is, well we’ll get to that
in future Dens.
For now enjoy the weather, the wind off the ocean
and whatever good vibes 2015 might send your way.
Happy New Year.
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43rd Running of Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon Draws Over 5,600 Participants
By Mark DeCotis
Nothing equals the smiles of a first-time
winner except maybe the satisfaction of a personal record nearly achieved but a championship successfully defended.
Both were evidenced in the 43rd running
of the Space Coast Marathon and Half-Marathon that began and ended in Cocoa Village
on Nov. 30.
And while there were miles of smiles
among the combined 6,036 participants who
took times in the marathon and half-marathon,
perhaps the brightest were worn by the winners.
First-time victories went to 35-year-old
Orlando attorney Laurette Balinsky whose
time of 3 hours, 10 minutes and one second was tops among women marathoners;
34-year-old St. Petersburg dietician Kiera
Delaurier whose time of 1:25:25 paced the
women’s half-marathon field and was good
for seventh overall; and 42-year-old Viera
CFO Shane Streufert whose 1:15:27 effort
earned him the half-marathon’s top spot after
a race-long duel with Melbourne’s John Davis, 37, who was second in 1:15:35.
The duo was so dominant they finished
nearly six minutes ahead of West Melbourne’s
Steve Hedgespeth, the defending champion
who was third in 1:21:11.
“John and I planned on running together
most of the race and just seeing who could
hang on at the end,” Streufert said. “On the trip
back we alternated leading every other mile
into the wind and honestly I was pleasantly
surprised that I was able to win at the end.
“This is my first time wining this race
and it feels really good. I consider this the
best race in Brevard County and I feel blessed
that I was able to win it. The support that I received from all the volunteers, spectators and
other runners did not go unnoticed and helped
me more than they know. I want to personally
thank them for the support.
“I thought we had a decent lead pretty
early on but it was so dark it was hard to tell.
When we hit the half way turn around I knew
it was going to be John or I that would win.”
Streufert didn’t do anything special to
prepare for the race.
“I did increase the intensity and started
running my speed and tempo workouts at a
faster pace,” he said.
As for what’s next: “I'm competing in
the Space Coast Runners and Running Zone
series so I will run most of those races as well
as a couple of half marathons this winter,”
Streufert said. “In the spring I plan on running
Grandmas marathon.”
The satisfaction of successive victories
went to marathon winner Marc Burget, 40, of
Jacksonville whose winning time of 2:35:37
was 12 minutes and 30 seconds better than
second-place Ian Murray, 38 of Key West.
Jacksonville’s Errol Daniels Jr.
proudly displays his marathon
finisher medal.
big into competition. I just enjoy running altogether. I’ve got a lot of other stuff I
want to do in the future.”
The other stuff includes the Disney marathon, an ultra marathon in Jacksonville, the
Punta Gorda’s Michele Galluppi
flashes a big smile on the marathon course.
It’s really well organized. It’s a great flat course to race, Great
support. The volunteers are amazing. It’s a great race.
– LAURETTE BALINSKY
Burget also chopped nearly five full minutes
off his 2013 championship-winning time of
2:42:32.
“Pretty much out racing the clock today,
seeing if I could PR,” said Burget. “Trying to
go after 2:35, finished a little short of that but
overall I was happy.”
And remarkably fresh.
“We have been training all year long,”
Burget said. “We have a running club in Jacksonville of about 300 members, PRS running
club. We’ve been working hard all summer in
the heat helping each other out. They’re my
big support We had about 30 of them running
with us today.
“I had them out there cheering me on,
yelling at me the whole way.”
As for his defense: “Anybody . . . there’s
always somebody out there faster,” Burget
said. “It’s just whoever shows up. I go out
there to run for myself, run after a PR, a
clock. Whatever happens happens.
“I got started running late. I’m not really
venerable Boston Marathon and the Florida
Keys 50-Miler.
“We try to keep on building,” Burget
said. “I don’t want to let go of my fitness. I
enjoy running. I don’t want to stop.”
Selvin Reyes, 30, of Orlando, was third
overall in 2:52:32.
Balinsky was 17th overall. Sarah Wittman, 40, of Lowell, Florida was the second
woman and 21st overall in 3:12:08 and Helen
Dinan, 34, of Marlborough, Massachusetts
was third among women and 26th overall in
3:13:10.
“I made my mamma proud today, and
my coach,” Balinsky said.
“I’ve run a few marathons. I ran well
today. I ran well for me,” she added about
beating her previous best time, achieved in
Boston, by five minutes.
And that’s from someone who played
basketball in high school and hated running
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43rd Running of Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon
Three generations of the Lerret family completed
the 2014 Space Coast Half-Marathon. They are:
Matthew Lerret (youngest son), Amanda Shagena
(oldest daughter), Cameron Shagena (grandson),
David Lerret (father), Stephanie Lerret (daughterin-Law) and Paul Lerret (oldest son). David Lerret
lives on Merritt Island. Other family members are
scattered from Viera to Orlando.
Running Zone staff with Bart Yasso.
continued from the previous page
Merritt Island’s Kathy Carswell embraces her marathon finish.
Jacksonville’s Marc Burget
on course for his second
Viera’s Shane Streufert wins Space consecutive Space Coast
Coast Half-Marathon.
Marathon victory.
St. Petersbug’s Kiera Delaurier crosses the finish
line to grab women’s
half-marathon victory.
Some of the thousands who
ran and walked in the 2014
Space Coast Marathon and
Half-Marathon wait for their
journeys to begin.
Kathlene Jarvis of
Apopka exults at her
half-marathon finish.
the suicide drills normally doled out as discipline.
“Now I can’t believe I do this as fun,”
she said.
Balinsky, a UCF and Florida A&M
graduate who puts in 50 to 60 miles a week,
has been running for four years.
“I love it,” she said about Space Coast.
“This is my third or fourth time running this
race. It’s really well organized. It’s a great flat
course to race, Great support. The volunteers
are amazing. It’s a great race.”
The day and the course also were kind to
Delaurier.
“This is my first time doing it, so I
didn’t’ really know what to expect,” she said.
“It was good.”
She runs a half-dozen half-marathons a
year and finally achieved victory.
“I got a lot of seconds,” she said, add
ing she ramped up her training with more
Women’s marathon winner
Laurette Balinsky of Orlando is all smiles en route
to her victory.
speed work.
The next big event for Delaurier, who
resumed running 10 years ago after a hiatus
dating back to high school, is her May
wedding.
“I just missed it,” she said of her running.
Isabelle Ledroit was second among halfmarathon women and 14th overall in 1;28:58.
Lisa Buohler, 45, of Lehigh Acres Florida,
was third among women and 17th overall in
1:29:21.
The marathon male masters victory went
to Steven Wherry, 50, in 2:54:33. Desiree
Barger, 40, of Palmetto Bay, Florida, won the
female masters title in 3:15:58.
Half-marathon masters winners were
Jeff Lessie, 53, of Tampa in 1:21:57 and Ceal
Muldoon Walker, 52, of Cocoa Beach in
1:32:27.
The pre-race banquet on Saturday at the
Radisson at Port Canaveral set the stage for
the races. Keynote speaker, running pioneer
and Runner’s World Chief Running Officer
Bart Yasso, highlighted the evening.
In a presentation both humorous and
poignant, Yasso shared stories of his running
escapades that included competing in a 10K
while roped to a burro, participating in a race
exclusive to nudists, running the notorious
Badwater 146-mile ultra marathon and the
Mount Everest Marathon which required 12
days of walking 10 hours a day to reach the
start.
His closing message resonated: “Never
limit where a run can take you,” he said.
“Truly running saved my life. It changed my
life.”
And based on the smiles, whoops and
jumps for joy and even a few tears, the same
could be said for many of the souls from 46
states and 20 countries who crossed the finish
line on Nov. 30.
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Former Astronaut Mike McCulley & family run in Space Coast Half-Marathon
by Mark DeCotis
Mike McCulley has seen the best of the
Space Coast from the sky above to the sands
of our beaches.
And it is that reason – and the Space
Coast Marathon and Half-Marathon and his
family - that keeps him coming
back.
Sharing a table with two of
his daughters and first-time halfmarathon entrant granddaughters
at the banquet preceding the
43rd running of Florida’s oldest marathon,
the former Navy captain, astronaut and aerospace executive reflected on his deep ties to
Brevard County.
His wife the former Jane Emalie Thygeson graduated from Melbourne High
School and two of his five daughters graduFormer astronaut and aerospace executive Mike McCulley with daughters and granddaughters.
ated from Cocoa Beach High. Also McCulAll five participated in the Space Coast Half-Marathon.
ley spent significant time here as an astronaut
and United Space Alliance executive and the
family maintains a home in Cocoa Beach
and occasionally I’ll know the space station’s a year off . . . and I said (to my daughters) ‘do
where it spends the winters.
coming over or Hubble’s going by.”
you guys still want to this? And the oldest girl
“We have children, grandchildren and
Now, with his feet firmly planted on the
said this is a tradition dad. We ought to keep
house in both places (Brevard County and
ground and several health issues behind him
this going.’
Texas),” McCulley said.
thanks in large part to his fitness which he
“Now I’ve got these two (granddaughters)
A good piece of his heart also resides here. hones through running and cycling, McCulley and next year I’ve got an 11-year-old and an
When he spent seven years here with USA, takes great pride in that three generations of
8-year-old, two boys who can run for weeks.”
a period he ranks among the best of his life,
his family were running the half-marathon.
To that end expect to see the McCulley
MçCulley would go out of his way to enrich
And for his part he has no plans on slowing family running on the Space Coast for years
his soul.
down or passing up the opportunity to not
to come.
“Nearly every morning when I went to
only participate in the half-marathon but also
work, instead of turning north on A1A, I went serve as an ambassador for the event in which
across, got out of the car, walked up on the
he has competed 11 times.
crossover and stood there for maybe a minute, “I’m walking mostly these days and not
maybe two, watched the tides, looked at the
running and I think that I’ll do as long as I’m
stars, say a prayer, it was sort of my downcapable of doing it and as long as (co-race
time.
director) Denise (Piercy) wants me to do it,”
“I still do that. I’ll still out walk out in
McCulley, 71, said.
the morning, at 5 o’clock to the paper and
“I enjoy it.”
unless it’s really ugly I’ll stand out there in
And then there’s the family aspect.
the middle of the street and watch the stars
“A couple of years ago I was going to take
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Annual Favorite Offers Holiday Fun for All Participants
By Mark DeCotis
The first 500 entrants receive free Santa hats and everyone gets free jingle bells for their shoes
– and more – in this 10th annual holiday favorite.
Runners, walkers, stroller pushers and
holiday shoppers at the end of their patience
are encouraged to blow off some steam
at the most festive of the Running Zone
Foundation Race Series events, the Dec. 20
Jingle Bell 2-Miler.
The race that winds quickly through
the festively decorated neighborhoods of
Satellite Beach – for those racing or in a
hurry to get back to their holiday chores –
begins at 5:45 p.m. at the Satellite Beach
Public Library.
The first 500 entrants – and last year
1,962 participants took times – receive free
Santa hats and everyone gets free jingle
bells for their shoes.
But the perks go much further. After all
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it is the event’s 10th anniversary.
There will be:
n A Best Holiday Costume Contest and
fun stocking awards.
n Santa arriving on a fire truck.
n Free Santa’s Little Helper Kids’ Run
with Zippy the Gecko
n Cookies provided by Long Doggers.
n Random Christmas present giveaways
including a LCD TV, Go Pro Camera,
iPad, iPad Mini, and iPod Shuffle.
The event benefits Special Olympics
Brevard County.
To enter visit www.runningzone.com,
visit the store at 3696 N. Wickham Road in
Melbourne or call 321-751-8890.
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✱Jingle Bells for Everyone’s Shoes
✱Best Holiday Costume Contest
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Stomach Problems in Runners
By Richard C. Wilson, DPM Melbourne Podiatry Associates
12/4
Bill Rodgers once said “Many marathons
are won or lost in the porta-toilets.” Most runners would concur with this statement, as studies show that 60-90 percent of long distance
runners have reported previous episodes of
gastric distress.
Gastrointestinal (GI) problems in runners
include diarrhea, gas, cramping, bloating, and
heartburn. There are many causes for such
problems, most of which are easily prevented
or treated.
GI problems in runners are more common
in younger runners, in females, in hot weather,
and in longer runs. Several physiological
factors contribute to GI upset. Jostling of the
GI tract during running stimulates intestinal
activity. Rapid fluid shifts into the colon during exercise can cause irritability. Exercise
causes blood to be diverted from the GI tract to
the muscles, impairing digestion and absorption. This effect is magnified by dehydration.
Changes in GI hormones during exercise can
aggravate GI issues. Finally, increased stress
and anxiety before a race aggravates GI distress.
Digestion of a meal is a complex process.
The rate at which a meal is absorbed from the
GI tract is influenced by the meal’s size, solubility, fiber content, and mix of carbohydrates,
protein, and fat. Prevention of GI effects of
running requires the runner to determine what
factors seem to precipitate them. This is best
accomplished by keeping a diary of intake of
food, beverages, and timing of meals, workouts, and symptoms. This diary, kept for two
to three weeks, will often identify specific risk
factors.
The most important step in preventing
GI distress is staying well hydrated. Plain
water works best. Some sports drinks and gels
aggravate GI distress because of their carbohydrate content, particularly those containing
fructose and the artificial sweeteners sorbitol
and mannitol.
Timing of meals and snacks is also important. Generally, allow three to four hours to
digest a meal and one to two hours for a snack.
The pre-run meal should be low in fiber, low in
fat, of reasonable volume, low in concentrated
sugar, and should have a moderate amount of
easy to digest protein.
Although some runners consume caffeine to enhance running performance, it acts
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GI problems in runners are
more common in younger
runners, in females, in hot
weather, and in longer runs.
as a laxative and as an irritant to the GI tract.
Unless you know how caffeine affects you, it
should probably be avoided prior to running.
Runners also commonly use nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as
ibuprofen. These medications are a wellknown cause of GI irritation. This is also true
of buffering agents such as sodium bicarbonate
and sodium citrate, which some runners use
to neutralize the effects of lactic acid during
exercise.
Although adequate fiber intake is very
important for overall health, reducing fiber
intake before running often reduces GI upset.
This also is true of cruciferous vegetables such
as cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower.
Finally, if you are lactose intolerant, avoid
dairy products before running.
If dietary adjustments do not prevent GI
problems, consult a sports nutritionist or your
physician
Dr. Wilson, a Melbourne native and Florida
Gator, earned his doctorate degree from the Illinois
College of podiatric Medicine in Chicago. After
completing a surgical residence in Chicago, Dr.
Wilson returned to Melbourne where he has been
practicing with Melbourne Podiatry Associates
for 30 years. The good doctor is passionate about
his profession; running – a sport in which he has
reveled for more than 45 years – and writing, particularly about all things running and foot related.
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Proceeds from the I Run for Pizza Football
Kickoff 5K benefited both WEGO Ministries
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League. Each received a check for $2500.
Proceeds from the Precious Mammaries 5K
benefited Cancer Care Centers of Brevard.
They received a check for $1500.
We proudly support all that these organizations do for the Brevard County
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Why I Run: Jonathan Howse
By Mark DeCotis
Jonathan Howse began running as a self-improvement and his own words “never looked
back.”
A systems Engineer at Harris Corporation
the 38-year-old West Melbourne resident is
married to Christene an they are parents to
twins Carson and Isabella.
Howse was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee
but as an Army brat he lived in six different
cities in five states.
He earned is undergraduate degree at the
University of Virginia in Charlottesville and
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completed his graduate studies at Melbourne’s
Florida Tech.
Why I Run: I actually started jogging in my
college years to fight off the freshman 15, and
due to my studies, I ran more in the summer
months than during the school year, so this
led to inconsistency in my running through
my 20s and early 30s. I even ran some races
through 2005 with a PR for the time at 22:25
at the time. At age 34, I was told my cholesterol was
too high with a discussion of taking a statin. I
didn't feel like destroying my liver. I started
running 5K races throughout 2010 with a
25:48 at the Harris Family Medical Center 5K
as my baseline and never looked back. My
times dropped from 25:48 in January of 2010
to 22:26 in July (Firecracker 5K). I ran my
first sub 20 of 19:56 at the 2011 Run for the
Gecko. Needless to say, I was hooked. More
importantly, I shed 40 pounds over that first
year of running, and my cholesterol went back
to normal. I am in better phsyical condition,
now, than I ever was growing up.
When I Run and Why: From 2010-2012, I
ran at lunch during the week with a group of
coworkers (Ben Park, Dave Beaumont, Wayne
Smith, Erik Paulson, Josh Porche, Brad Blair,
and others). After recovering from a tibial
stress fracture in late 2012, I now run only in
the early mornings. As a professional who's
also a husband and father, I get to run early
in the mornings or at lunch. Between lunch
meetings and the Harris yoga classes, I've lost
the lunchtime running window. Besides, I've
discovered how vital yoga is to remaining
injury free as a runner.
Where I Run and Why: I run out of the
Harris Wickham Road campus with Dave Gierling on Tuesdays and Thursdays on a mixed
surface course that roughly parallels Wickham
and Sarno roads. I personally like running the
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South Tropical Trail, and the beach at low tide. I've also enjoyed runs through Melbourne Village due to the option of roads, trails, or both.
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I run my weekday hard workouts with a rather
fast masters runner named Dave Gierling. On
Sundays, I run with the fast South Tropical
Trail crew to include Ron Abel, Andy Dutra,
Wade Dauberman, Julio Castillo, Shane
I shed 40 pounds over that first year of running, and my cholesterol
went back to normal. I am in better phsyical condition, now, than I
ever was growing up. – JONATHAN HOWSE
Streufert, Ed Donner, Scott Larson, Steve
Chin, and many others.
Worst Running Experience I Learned
the Most From: That's easy. In the summer
of 2012, I had a ding in my left tibia that I
thought was a shin splint that would just work
itself out. I didn't know that if pain was the
same or worse throughout a run that it was a
good sign to stop, rest, and recover. At that
year's Firecracker 5K, I ran my worst 5K in
over a year at 21:44 when I had just run an
18:54 at the Run for the Gecko 5K two months
prior. The run was kind of OK in the first
mile, but everything fell apart after that, and
by the end of the day, I could barely walk. My next race, that year, was the Jingle Bell
2 Miler. I learned several lessons during my
subsequent four+ month sentence; 1) If the pain is constant, getting worse, or is
still present by the end of the run, that's a big
red flag. 2) I can't just ramp up pace and distance
without cutback weeks. I needed to have
easy runs, too.
3) I need to incorporate a stretching and
strengthening program such as yoga (yoga is
as important to me as my running, now). 4) If I can't walk pain free, I can guarantee
that I can't run pain free.
5) Cycling, swimming, and deep water
running can keep me in shape during an
injury. Applying these lessons, along with
training and recovering with compression
socks, I have remained relatively injury
free, since.
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Andrew placed second in the boy’s race,
earning him the accolades of being the first
Brevard high school male to compete in
four state championship teams in the same
sport.
We see some speedy runners in the
store, and at the races, but when they are
a member of our staff we gush about their
accomplishments just like our own family!
One of the fastest runners in town is
also one of the fastest runners in the STATE!
On November 15th the Holy Trinity
Tigers competed in Tallahassee at the
FHSAA Class 1A state cross country meet,
the boys and girls teams both placed 1st
in their Division, which is an AMAZING
accomplishment!
However, it was the boy’s race that
had us most excited, and proud. Our very
own Andrew Cacciatore placed second in
the boy’s race, earning him the accolades
of being the first Brevard high school male
to compete in four state championship
teams in the same sport.
With his athletic and academic
achievements, Andrew was being pursued
by many colleges for next year, however
he recently made the decision to run for
the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. We predict a future
filled with fast running and good memories, we are quite proud of you Andrew!
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April Schick: Marathon Training Journal
By Mark DeCotis
After a successful completion of the 2013
Space Coast Half-Marathon in 2 hours, 41
minutes and 25 seconds April Schick took the
plunge and registered for the full marathon
choosing once again to use the Jeff Galloway
run-walk training camp offered by Running
Zone.
Schick, 32, is a benefits specialist and
lives in Melbourne. She agreed to share her
story as she trains for and runs the full marathon. Here is the fifth and final installment of
her journey.
On the day of the marathon, the air was
filled with so much energy, excitement, and
determination. I was stoked that the day we have all
trained so hard for was finally here. I had
my goal time, race pace, and running attire
figured out several days before the big day.
Based on my magic mile results, my race day
goal time was 4 hours and 40 minutes at a
10:47 pace. I decided to join the Galloway
pace group at a 10:52 pace. The interval was
a 2:30 minute run, and a one-minute walk. I
was able to stay with the pace group until
mile 11 and then I lost them. I was so thankful to have stayed with them for as long as I
did. Focusing on staying in rhythm with the
group kept my mind sharp and didn't allow
for mental blocks. At mile 11 I was on my own, but that
didn't worry me because I have trained for
this. I picked up my own interval and carried
on. I was excited to reach the halfway point
and see my wonderful husband waiting for
me and cheering me on. He was the extra
boost in my motivation to keep going. Every
part of my body was feeling wonderful until
mile 17. My hip started to give out, and with
every walking interval it made it hard to start
back up again. I was feeling frustrated at
this development, but kept pushing on. I was
determined to finish this race even if I had to
crawl across the finish line. I took a few extra walk breaks to try and
give my hip a rest, but it just made it worse. I stopped about six times between mile 21
and 25.5 to stretch out my hip flexor so that
I could manage the pain and keep going. At
25.5 miles I ran it all the way in to the finish
April Schick completes her marathon.
It is now 376.7 miles later and I am officially a marathoner. I owe
my endurance to the Galloway training program and to the amazing
group of runners who were a part of that training. – APRIL SCHICK
line. I couldn't wait to finish my very first
marathon. I crossed the finish line with such
happiness, gratitude, and adoration. My
husband found me and I just hugged him for
what seemed forever, and told him thank you
for being here to support me in accomplishing
one of the biggest goals I set for myself. It is now 376.7 miles later and I am
officially a marathoner. I owe my endurance
to the Galloway training program and to the
amazing group of runners who were a part of
that training. It was a blessing to meet and
run with such amazing people and I couldn't
be more thankful that this program brought us
together to defeat this race. I encourage any
runner out there interested in running their
first half / full marathon to consider giving the
Galloway training program a try. GECKO CLUB & FRIENDS
Social/Fun Run
Join the Gecko Club for another Social/Fun Run! Meet us at
the Palm Bay Senior Center (1275 Culver Dr NE, Palm Bay) for a
run or walk through the lights and decorations of Lockmar Estates.
There will be a 2 mile option and a 4 mile option. Please RSVP if
you will be attending. ALL participants need to wear headlamps
and blinky lights. We are parking on the left side of the building,
and all speeds and ages are welcome to attend this event, (friends of
Gecko Club as well!). After the run we will head to the Long Doggers on Minton Road for some refreshments!
For more information contact Elf Erin at erin@runningzone.com.
All participants are encouraged to bring a canned good to donate to
the Senior Center food pantry.
Meet us for a run or walk through the lights and decorations of Lockmar
Estates. There will be a 2 mile option and a 4 mile option.
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Holiday Gift Ideas for the Runners & Walkers on Your List
REFLECTIVE IDEAS:
Brooks Glycerin 12 with reflective
feature: $159.99
CEP Compression socks: $64.99
Nathan Streak reflective vest: $27.99
MACE: $19.99
Nathan 18oz handheld bottle: $34.99
Spibelt: $28.99
Nathan clip on light: $9.99
Brooks hat with lights: $34.99
Amphipod lights (2 pack): $19.95
MEN'S IDEAS:
New Balance 860v5: $119.99
Nike “run” singlet: $29.99
Brooks Sherpa 2 in 1 shorts: $58.99
The Stick massager: $31.99
Feetures socks: $10.99
Nathan insulated water bottle: $14.99
NUUN drink: $6.99
BaySix coffee mug: $8.99
Brooks mesh cap: $23.99
Clif energy blocks: $2.60
PowerBar power blasts: $2.25
WOMEN'S IDEAS:
Nike Zoom Structure Triax 18: $119.99
Brooks Infinity Capri: $67.99
Brooks Versatile Bra $33.99
Brooks “run happy” tank: $31.99
BaySix singlet: $19.99
Headsweat Visor: $21.99
Balega socks: $10.99
Superfeet Carbon inserts: $49.99
TOM TOM GPS watch: $199.99
BaySix ornament: $7.99
Body Glide: $8.99
Grid Roller: $39.99
GU energy gel: $1.45
HUMA energy gel: $2.25
Honey Stinger protein bar: $2.50
WOMEN'S CASUAL
APPAREL:
Orthaheel Tide sandals: $64.99
Moving Comfort hoodie: $84.99
Moving Comfort fine-form bra: $49.99
Moving Comfort urban capri: $59.99
Sweaty Band headband: $17.99
Tifosi sunglasses: $59.99
Garmin Vivofit: $129.99
Foot Rubz ball: $7.99
Biofreeze spray: $16.50
Brooks bag: $14.99
Pocket Fuel: $2.99
Bonk Breaker energy bar: $2.99
“Athlete Minded” book: $18.99
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Running Zone Named as Top 50 Running Stores in US
for the 6th Year!
By Mark DeCotis
Running Zone has been named as one
of the 50 Best Running Stores in America by
Competitor and Running Insight.
This is the sixth time Running Zone has
been recognized.
“This is a great honor as 2014 marked
the most comprehensive search in the history
of these awards,” said Running Zone co-owners Don and Denise Piercy.
Competitor.com received more than
16,000 consumer nominations and mystery
shopped and evaluated more than 140 stores.
The award was presented on Dec. 4 at
The Hilton Austin during The Running Event.
“There are a lot of great running shops
across the country, but every year a select few
stand out among the rest,” Competitor.com
wrote.
“The best running stores in the U.S. offer
exemplary customer service for every type
of runner, organize training programs, group
runs and local races, and provide knowledge
and insights about the latest trends, the newest
gear, proper running form, local trails and
injury prevention. In other words, it’s much
more about spreading the joy and passion of
running than it is about selling new shoes and
gear.”
Every year, Competitor magazine
Store of the Year honor were:
n Columbus Running Company – Dublin and
Columbus, Ohio
n Fleet Feet Baltimore - Baltimore, Maryland
n Running Central - Peoria, Illinois
n Track Shack - Orlando, Florida
... it’s much more about spreading the joy and passion of running
than it is about selling new shoes and gear. – COMPETITOR.COM
partners with Running Insight trade magazine to identify the 50 Best Running Stores
in America. It starts with readers nominating
their favorite shops on Competitor.com. Then
there is a rigorous evaluation process, which
includes runner nominations, mystery shopping to assess customer service, credit ratings
from vendors, and assessments about local
programs and community commitment.
The four finalists for the 2014 Running
The other Florida stores among the
top 50 were:
n Fit Niche, Lakeland
n Fleet Feet Stuart, Stuart
n Jacksonville Running Company,
Jacksonville
n St. Petersburg Running Company,
St. Petersburg
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2 I RUN FOR PIZZA FOOTBALL KICKOFF 5K,
Saturday, August 10th, 7:00 am at The Avenue in Viera
■ Support your Favorite Football Team on Race Day
■ Awesome Pizza and Football Awards
■ Special Award for the Most Supported Football Team!
■ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids’ Run
■ Tailgate Party after race catered by Pizza Gallery & Grill!
■ Benefits Suntree/Viera Youth Football &
Cheerleading League, & WEGO Ministries
■ Random giveaway of NFL Football Tickets
(any Florida Team) plus 1 Hotel night stay for two!
FIRECRACKER 5K, Thursday, July 4th, 7:00am at the
Liberty Bell Museum (across from Holmes Regional on Hickory St.)
■ Start the race with the ringing of a replica of the Liberty Bell
■ American Flags to all Finishers
■ Most Patriotic Costume Contest
■ Special awards to top Local Hero Teams (Military/Fire/Police)!
■ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids' Run
■ Breakfast catered by Suntree Café II
■ Honor America Parade after the race
■ Benefits Honor America
■ Random giveaway of one iPad!
Our 2013-2014 Series:
Health First Health Plans and Running Zone
Foundation welcome you to the 9th annual Running
Zone Foundation Race Series. This year’s Series
offers seven fun and family-friendly events
including four 5Ks, one 3K and two 2-milers.
We offer these shorter distances to promote
participation among both walkers and
runners of all ages and abilities.
And, knowing that being part of a team can provide a sense of
camaraderie and extra encouragement, we offer team awards in
two categories for each race as well as the overall series.
Our Team Challenge lets any five friends, family members
and/or co-workers enjoy the fun of competing together against
other teams in the same category.
The School Team Challenge provides fitness and increased
self-esteem for those 14 and under. More than 1500 children in
elementary and middle school have participated this season and
Running Zone can help your school develop a walking or running
program for your students. Parents and teachers can form an
open team under the school name.
Team division details appear later in this brochure or can be
found in the Running Zone Race Series section of our website at
www.runningzone.com/series/
6 PIRATE PLUNDER 2 MILER, Saturday, April 5th,
6:30 pm at Meg O’Malley’s
■ Best Pirate Costume Awards
■ Fun Pirate Awards
■ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids' Run
■ Great Pirate Party at Meg O’Malley’s after the race!
■ Benefits Cocoa High School Track & Field Program
and the Children's Hunger Project Backpack Program.
■ Random giveaway a 3-day cruise for 2 to the
Bahamas out of Port Canaveral!
7 RUN FOR THE GECKO HAWAIIAN LUAU 5K,
Saturday, May 10th, 7:00 am at BCC/Wickham Park Pavilion
■ Hawaiian Luau with hula dancers!
■ Festive Leis for all Finishers
■ Dress in your favorite Hawaiian Attire
■ Fun Gecko Awards
■ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids’ Run
■ Hawaiian Breakfast catered by Pizza Gallery & Grill!
■ Benefits Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training!
■ Random giveaway of a paddleboard from Paddleboard House!
*Must show participant’s race number for discounts to the Zoo.
5 BREVARD ZOO’S MEERKAT MOSEY 3K,
Saturday, February 15th at the Zoo (7:00 am – No Monkey
Business, 7:35 am – Scenic Route at the Brevard Zoo)
■ Check out Zoo Animals during the Run/Walk
■ Fun Meerkat Awards
■ 50% Off Admission for All Participants on Race Day*
■ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids' Run
■ Breakfast catered by Pizza Gallery & Grill!
■ Benefits Brevard Zoo
■ Random giveaway of one day Disney Tickets and
1 Hotel night stay for two!
4 JINGLE BELL 2 MILER, Saturday, December 21st,
5:45 pm at the Satellite Beach Library
■ Santa Hats to the 1st 500 Entrants
■ Jingle Bells for Everyone’s Shoes
■ Best Holiday Costume and Fun Stocking Awards
■ Santa Arrival on Fire Truck
■ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids' Run
■ Food provided by Long Doggers!
■ Benefits M Town Track Club – Gowins Youth Foundation
■ Random giveaway LCD TV!
3 GHOSTLY GECKO 5K, Saturday, October 19th,
6:30 pm at the Eau Gallie Civic Center
■ Best Halloween Costume Contest
■ Halloween Goodie Bags to All Finishers
■ Fun Ghostly Gecko Awards
■ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids' Run
■ Food provided by Squid Lips!
■ Awards ceremony following all races on Squid Lips beach
■ Benefits J. Kyle Braid Scholarship Program
■ Random giveaway of Halloween Horror Night Tickets & 1 Hotel
night stay for two!
($21.43 per race versus $28.00)
(before Race Day)
(before Race Day)
(Race Day)
(Race Day)
(No Race day registration)
$15.00 ($20 Race Day)
Corporate/Organizational Group Rate:
Put together a group of 10 or more participants and receive a group rate.
Call Running Zone for more details.
**Children 12 years old or under will receive a cotton shirt. You may
upgrade to a technical shirt by electing an individual or team registration.
(Youth Medium & Adult Small sizing only in cotton)
Kid’s Registration:**
*Receive a $46.00 discount for signing up for all seven races in the series
at once. Must be received by July 3rd, one day prior to the start of the
2013-2014 series.
Series Registration: $150.00*
Individual Registration: $28.00
Gecko Club Members: $25.00
Individual Registration: $31.00
Gecko Club Members: $28.00
Team/School Registration: $25.00
Fees (Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.)
Please use the back page of this brochure to register for any of Running
Zone Foundation Race Series races. Registration is also available
online at www.runningzone.com/series. Day of race registration
opens 1 hour before all races. Late registration closes 10 minutes
before each race begins. Award ceremony will begin immediately
following each race.
Please mail all registration forms to:
Running Zone, 3696 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935
Make checks or money orders payable to: Running Zone.
Registration
School Participation Awards: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Plaques
Overall Male & Female $1000 CASH & Free Entry to the
2014-2015 Race Series
2nd Place Overall Male $500 CASH & Free Entry to the
& Female Winners
2014-2015 Race Series
3rd Place Overall Male $350 CASH & Free Entry to the
& Female Winners
2014-2015 Race Series
Top Male & Female
$250 CASH & Free Entry
Masters Winners
to the 2014-2015 Race Series
Age Group Male &
$100 Gift Certificate to Running
Female First Place
Zone
Age Group Male &
$50 Gift Certificate to Running
Female Second Place Zone
Age Group Male &
$25 Gift Certificate to Running
Female Third Place
Zone
Team Awards: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Plaques
Series Awards
Being a part of a team can be very rewarding. All you need is a
minimum of 5 people (1 person of the opposite sex) that want to
be part of the team. Everyone on the team saves $3.00 on the
entry fees and you may be able to start training together for one
or all of the upcoming races.
All races provide participants with awesome technical (moisture
wicking/non-cotton) tee shirts, Chronotrack timing and a festive
post-race party. In addition, there will be a guest appearance by
Zippy, our Gecko mascot, to start each of the free kids’ runs and
to help with the awards presentation. Our standard overall and
age group awards will be presented for each race along with
door prizes and giveaways.
There is a $10,000 purse in prizes and gift certificates for the
top series finishers.
9-11
35-39
65-69
12-14
40-44
70-74
15-19
45-49
75-79
20-24
50-54
80+
25-29
55-59
The standings after each race will be calculated and displayed on
Running Zone’s website at www.runningzone.com/series/
Standings
Scoring will be based on 6 races. If you participate in all 7 events,
your lowest score will be dropped.
Note: Your age group for the Series is determined by your age in
the first series event in which you participate in during the
season.
At the end of the series, individuals who accumulate the most
points receive awesome cash, gift certificates and prizes, and are
recognized by Running Zone in June 2014.
Race Drop
The first 10 runners/walkers overall will receive 100, 90, 80, 70,
60, 50, 40, 30, 20, and 10 points in the open competition. The
first 10 runners/walkers within each age group will receive 10, 9,
8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 point in their age group competition.
Scoring & Points
8 & Under
30-34
60-64
Standard Race Series Age Divisions
Series races are scored for runners and walkers in all age
categories. Participants in the series must complete a minimum
of FOUR series races to be eligible for the series awards.
Eligibility
Gather your family, friends and co-workers! Teams must participate in at least four series races to be eligible for the series award.
Awards will be given to the top three teams. Each team consists
of at least five members with one of the members being the
opposite sex. The top four of the same sex and the 1st member
of the opposite sex will be scored.
School Team Challenge: (Elementary and Middle Schools Only)
An award will be given to the top three elementary or middle
schools that have the largest participation. The School Team
Challenge applies to each race as well as the series. Schools
must participate in at least four series races to be eligible for the
series award. Students only count towards participation
challenge. Parents and teachers can form an open team.
(No Team Race Day Registration)
Team Competition
Start A Team
Amenities
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FOUNDATION
A Running & Walking Club
“Not Just for Lizards”
Promoting fitness & healthy, active lifestyles.
Membership includes:
● $25.00 Off Coupon* on any purchase of $75.00 or more
to Running Zone
● Brooks Technical (not cotton) Gecko Club Tee-Shirt
● Gu or Powergel
● Laminated Gecko Club Membership Card
● Monthly Newsletter and periodic email bulletins
● Weekly Fun Runs / Walks – FREE
● 10% Off All Running Zone Merchandise (all year long)
● Discounts from other area businesses partnering
with Gecko Club
● $3.00 Off All Running Zone Foundation Race Series Races
● 10% Off All Training Programs offered
Membership Options & Pricing
Annual Membership Plan – $40.00
Kid’s Plan* (12 & Under) – $15.00
*$25.00 Off Coupon excludes Kid’s Plan
For more information contact: Running Zone Gecko Club, 3696 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935
Call 321-751-8890 or visit www.RunningZone.com
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