The e-RUNDOWN - Tidewater Striders
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The e-RUNDOWN - Tidewater Striders
February 2011 Edition The e-RUNDOWN Monthly newsletter of the TIDEWATER STRIDERS Running Club. One of the nation’s largest running organizations. Distance Series runs thru First Landing State Park The first group of runners begins the 10k/20k at First Landing as the Distance Series tests out a new venue and staggered race start. Upcoming Events Friday, February 11 FINAL CHANCE: Last Day to Register for Banquet Sign Up Online Saturday, February 12 Virginia is for Lovers Saturday, February 19 TS Distance Series 20K & 30K Saturday, February 26 Bay View Elementary 1 Mile Saturday, February 26 ANNUAL BANQUET Sign Up Online Annual Awards Banquet Grand Prix Awards plus First Year Hall of Fame Induction Saturday, February 26, 2011 Cape Henry Beach Club (Army-Operated) Ft. Story Time: 6 - 7 PM Cocktail Hour followed by an Italian Buffet More details inside! Register for Banquet no later than February 11th The 2011 RRCA National Convention is just up the road in Fredericksburg, VA on May 1215, 2011. More info at http:// www.rrcaconvention.org/ The RUNDOWN - February 2011 The RUNDOWN - February 2011 - Issue Number 418 Tidewater Striders, P.O. Box 2121, Chesapeake, VA 23327-2121 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 Annual Awards Banquet . . . . . . . . . 1 Striders Service Directory . . . . . . . . 2 President’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Notes from the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Treasurer’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Volunteer for Shamrock Weekend . . 4 Happy Birthday! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 History Buff Wanted . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Final 2010 Grand Prix Standings . . . 5 Register for the 2011 Grand Prix . . 5 Praise for the Volunteers . . . . . . . . . 6 The Athlete’s Kitchen - News from the American Dietetic Association . . . . . 8 Volunteer Opportunities . . . . . . . . . 10 2011 Grand Prix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Tidewater Strider Scholarship Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Camperships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Annual Awards Banquet . . . . . . . . 11 Recipe Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 New Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Membership Expirations . . . . . . . . 16 Recipe Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Tidewater Striders Training Sites . 17 Distance Series 10k-20k . . . . . . . . 18 Frosty 5k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Striders on the Road . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Another Birthday Run for WWP . . . 19 Strider Walkers Training for Races 20 Special Discounts for . . . . . . . . . . 21 Striders Tweet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 RUNDOWN Ad Rates . . . . . . . . . . 21 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. Click for AD rate info Striders Service Directory 2010 Board Of Directors Officers: Jean Phelan, President (681-0248) JPhelan@vbgov.com Rich Hildreth, Vice President (481-9027) rmhildreth@jve.hrcoxmail.com Sharon Rodier, Secretary (377-1269) sharonrodier@cox.net 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 2011 Amiele Barakey (757-650-2431) amiele3@hotmail.com Dave Harrah (636-2204) tidesbb@aol.com Dan Edwards lionrun@aol.com Jean Phelan (681-0248) JPhelan@oca.vbgov.com Lori Sherwood (406-1247) lqriann@verizon.net Deb Sommer (623-0594) sommer@us.hanjin.com Board Members thru Dec 2012 Bob Brunner (340-2068) runner@cox.net Ryan Conrad (717-496-1049) ryanconrad@gmail.com Rich Hildreth (481-9027) Steve Patterson(406-0077) astro1962@hotmail.com Cathi Reade (717-8774) cathireade@cox.net Sharon Rodier (377-1269) sharonrodier@cox.net Committees: Adopt-A-Highway: Rich Hildreth* Advisory: Mel Williams (531-9220) profrunner@aol.com Audit: Bethany Sanchez (471-8233) Awards: Deb Sommer and Sharon Rodier Banquet: Jean Phelan Budget: Dan Edwards* Community Service: Chris Catoe (425-6556) ccatoe@cox.net Constitution & Bylaws: Mel Williams (531-9220) profrunner@aol.com Elections: Curt Aasen (622-1911) curt@tidewaterstriders.com Grand Prix: Running: Bob Brunner * Triathlon: Mike Mitchell* 2 Walking: Lori Sherwood * Youth: Angelo Celesia acelesia@aol.com Marketplace: OPEN Membership: Cathi Reade (Updates and Inquiries) (717-8774) cathireade@cox.net Steve Patterson astro1962@hotmail.com Nominations: Joan Gustaffson (621-6473) jmgrunninggirl@aol.com Photography: TriDuo.com (623-0892) ada@triduo.com Programs: Nick May (426-6167) yasmin1@cox.net Publications: OPEN Publicity & PR: Dave Harrah* Race Committee Co-Chairs: Rick Brown (499-5506) injunrick@aol.com Dan Edwards* Scholarship: Dan Edwards* Social: Cathi Reade* Teams: Chairperson - Bob Brunner* Senior Men’s- Mel Williams (531-9220) profrunner@aol.com Master / Senior Women - Sheri Segal Women Open-Colleen Pak 481-4608 Men Open-John Adams 289-5676 John.L.Adams@usace.army.mil Men Masters-Tommy Nesson Triathlon -Gene Bachman - 467-0898 genebachman@verizon.net Walk -Steven Shapiro sshapiro@hampton.gov Youth - Angelo Celesia (288-7715) acelesia@aol.com Triathlon: Sharon Rodier* Volunteer: Rich Hildreth* Walking: Cindy Williams ckndocs@verizon.net Youth Programs: Chair -Dan Edwards* Coach -Angelo Celesia acelesia@aol.com Web Site Committee Chair: Tommy Neeson 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 - February 2011 President’s Corner Treasurer’s Report Fellow RUNNERS:: Dec-10 Here goes my first attempt at the Presidents corner. I would like to thank the 2011 Board members for their vote of confidence in electing me president. These are hard shoes to Fill. I personally would like to thank Rich for 5 years of great leadership. In the next year, I hope to be able to keep you better informed on what your club is involved with and what you can do to make the Tidewater Striders better. With the exception of the Rundown Editor, Ada Lester, & the Striders webmaster, Steve Speirs, this is an all-volunteer organization and we need you. In the next couple of months the Board will be updating the Service Directory and the Policies and Procedures. We will need some members to step forward and take the ball running on chairing committees. There is always something that needs attention. Speaking of that, is there a history buff out there that would like to update the Club History? If you look at our website, it hasn’t been done in quite a few years. You will probably learn quite a bit. Income Club Races: 50K Ultra Trail Run 7,840.00 Race for Breath 47,303.14 Distance Series 5,653.00 Executive Race Committee Interest Income 4,924.25 52.91 Membership 1,955.00 Scholarship - Turkey Trot 9,766.95 Youth Dev. Total Rev 270.00 77,765.25 Expenses Banquet Expense 500.00 Board Operations/Election 685.27 Club Races 50K Seashore Ultra All Access 5K 7,294.63 91.00 Race for Breath 68,462.00 Distance Series 1,979.99 I would like to see more articles on out of town races that you travel to. I’m always looking for a race that’s worth the time and money to travel to. Sometimes websites describe their courses as fast and flat and then us flat land runners travel there only to find HILLS. Please consider writing a description of what you liked about the race or not and forwarded to the Rundown. Send your race results to Steve Scudder at svscudder@juno. com. This does count for those all important volunteer points for Grand Prix standings. Please make sure you let our new volunteer coordinator, Rich Hildreth know. Community Service Hope to see you at the annual awards banquet on Saturday, February 26th. Deadline is fast approaching. Newsletter Expense 1,000.00 RRCA Dues & Insurance 5,974.80 Schol: Turkey Trot Expense 5,296.52 Scholarship Expense 4,750.00 See you at the races, Jean Phelan 820.95 Exec Race Comm Vehicle 169.79 General Operations: Web/ Other 932.00 Youth Development Total Exp Net Income Notes from the Editor 275.00 98,258.44 (20,493.19) Account Balances A New Year and for the first time in a long while, a new President for the Tidewater Striders. Rich - Thank you for serving for so many years and even more importantly continuing to serve on the board as Vice President and taking over as volunteer coordinator. Due to computer complications last month, this issue of the Rundown contains two articles from Nancy Clark and two recipes from Strider Sheila Bailey. 12/31/2010 BankofAmer Checking BankofAmer Money Market Race for Breath Happy New Year! See ya at the races, 3 105,162.67 6,721.16 General Operations 22,000.00 Scholarship-General 56,000.00 Scholarship-Bashara 38,000.00 Scholarship-PSEdw 36,000.00 Youth Ada Lester ada@TriDuo.com 10,051.87 Restricted: Since you can now earn 50 Grand Prix points for volunteering, consider writing an article in 2011 for the Rundown. Believe me one article a year vs 12 is a piece of cake and all you have to do is repeat a story you might tell on a long run with your running buddies... on second thought, please keep the younger audience in mind! 26.49 Exec Race Committee 7,000.00 Total - Restricted 165,721.16 Total - All Accounts 280,935.70 The RUNDOWN - February 2011 Tidewater Striders Race Schedule January 2011 Distance Series Distance Series Flyer - Also visit Strider website for updates January 29th 15k/25k February 19th 20k/30k Click for online registration. The Distance Series moves to First Landing State Park in 2011. With the new venue will come many changes and fine tuning as the series progresses. Please read ALL e-mails from the race director and check the Strider Website regularly for updates. Packet Pick-up will take place at Final Kick from 5 to 6:30pm on the Friday night before each event. Registration is LIMITED to 450 runners per day so register in advance to avoid being closed out. Start/finish, parking and registration will be at the boat ramp area that you will enter via 64th Street. Complimentary parking will be available for those who are preregistered. Additional information will be provided to those pre-registering online or via paper entries if email is provided. Any questions can be directed to Dan Edwards at Lionrun@aol.com. Remember the 20k on January 8th and the 30k on February 19th are part of the Tidewater Striders Grand Prix. To compete in the Grand Prix you must register with Bob Brunner. Please provide your name, gender and age to runner@cox.net. Bayview Elementary Mile February 26, 2011 Another new race which will help more runners prepare for the Shamrock Final Mile. At “printing” a flyer was not available but please check the Tidewater Striders site or e-mail the race director, Chastity Tucker at chasity2019@cox.net 2011 Race Schedule Club Races are in bold. Striders provide timing services or other support to the rest. February 12 Va is for Lovers 14K & 1.4 Mile Run February 19 TS Distance Series 20K & 30K 20K 30K February 26 Bayview Elem Mile March 06 Pembroke Meadows 1-Mile 1M March 12 Falcon 5K 5K & 1-Mile March 19 Shamrock 1-Mi, 8K, Half Mar & Marathon March 26 Wounded Warrior 5K April 2 Contemp Art Center - Run for the Art 5k April 09 VB Rescue Squads 5K April 10 Christopher Farms 5K & 1-Mi April 16 Lion’s Journey for Sight 5K & 1-Mile 5K & 1M April 23 Suffolk YMCA 5K & 1-Mile 5K April 30 Independence Middle School 5K & 1-Mile 5K & 1M May 01 Thoroughgood ES 1-Mile 1-M May 07 St John the Apostle Stingray Run 5K & 1M May 08 Jewish Fam Svcs 5K & 10K 1Mi 5K 8K May 21 Capernaum Stroll Roll 5K May 22 I Need a Lighthouse 5K May 28 Elizabeth River Run 10K & 1-Mile 10K & Mi May 30 RRR Ranch 5K & Mile June 04 GOTR 5K June 05 Weight Watchers Walk-It 5K 5K June 11 Eggleston Services 5K June 18 Run-Walk for the Children 1-Mi, 2-Mi & 8K & July 05 Summer Series 1 Var. July 09 Childrens Miracle Network 5K July 12 Summer Series 2 Var. July 16 Allen Stone Rn-Sw-Rn & 5K July 19 Summer Series 3 Var. July 23 Operation Homefront 5K and Mile July 26 Memorial Schol. 5K 5K more coming in a future edition! Volunteer for Shamrock Weekend Shamrock is a busy race weekend for a lot of Striders. Whether your running or walking the 8K, half or full please consider giving back to the running community by volunteering at these events. ADOPT A HIGHWAY, Sunday, March 13th at 10:00. Meet at the West Gate on Shore Drive. Following trash pickup there will be a get together for lunch. SHAMROCK Sports and Fitness Expo – Friday, March 18th 1 to 9 PM , and Saturday, March 19th 10 AM to 5 PM. Volunteers needed for a 2 hour shift. Please contact jphelan@vbgov.com or 681-0248. WATER STOP: NOT RUNNING SHAMROCK 8K? For the 7th consecutive year the Striders will be manning a water stop on Saturday, March 19th, from 7 AM to 10 AM. So if you’re not running the 8K and would like to volunteer, please contact Jean Phelan (jphelan@vbgov.com). As thanks for your volunteering, you will receive a Shamrock t-shirt and entry into the post race beach party. The water stop will be on the Boardwalk at 17th Street. Other volunteer positions are available. Please visit www.shamrockmarathon.com for additional opportunities. Feel free to pass this information to family and friends! 4 The RUNDOWN - February 2011 Happy Birthday! Register for the 2011 Grand Prix In February, 114 Striders are celebrating their birthday and 27 are MOVING ON UP to a new age group. Gary Searcy Benny Le Bon Timothy Collins III Louie D’Angelo Shirley Parsley Edward Ferguson Theresa Holleran Robert Thomson Valerie Cunningham Kathryn Fine Pam Wiltshire Brett Riley Amanda Kenyon Meredith King Ray Cagle Katie Palluch Madison Brunner Werner Mangold Elizabeth Zinn Edric Morgan Barbara Gerhardt Katie Haver-Santos Peter Gerlach James Wolfe Alyssa Allegre Misty Scanlon Dylan Fox If you wish to compete in the 2011 Tidewater Striders Running Grand Prix.Please provide your name, gender and age to runner@cox.net. Feb. 01 Feb. 01 Feb. 02 Feb. 05 Feb. 11 Feb. 12 Feb. 13 Feb. 14 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 Feb. 16 Feb. 16 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Feb. 23 Feb. 23 Feb. 24 Feb. 24 Feb. 25 Feb. 27 Feb. 28 The 2011 Walking Grand Prix has the same requirement, Walking Committee Co-Chair, Steve Durrant, at sdurrantrdh@cox.net BEFORE doing their first Walking Grand Prix race. The Multisport Grand Prix is also requiring registration. To register for the Grand Prix, please e-mail Sharon Rodier, sharonrodier@cox.net. History Buff Wanted Based on the club website, an update on the Tidewater Striders History is very much needed. If this is something you’d be interested in compiling, please contact our Club President, Jean Phelan. Final 2010 Grand Prix Standings Clydesdale Grand Prix Final 2010 Clydesdale Grand Prix Standings e-mail questions to Julio Colmenares at bigbluewho@yahoo.com . Running Grand Prix Final 2010 Running Standings Walking Grand Prix e-Rundown If you wish to change the e-mail address where you receive the e-Rundown, please e-mail Cathi Reade, Co-Membership Chair/Database Administrator at cathireade@cox.net with your information. Thanks in advance for your assistance. Final 2010 Walking Standings From top to bottom are Robert Thomson and Peter Gerlach. Robert is aging up during the distance series while Pete will age up just after the last race in the series. Peter is currently in 4th place in the Half Marathon Series 45 to 49 age group by two seconds. But guess what, Robert is in 2nd place and he’ll be aging up before the end of the series! Robert should insure that he’s scored in the next age group as he would currently be in first place in the 50 to 54 age group. Rick Brown will have fun with this scoring. Happy Birthday to both Robert and Peter and the rest of the Striders who have birthdays this month! 5 Multi-Sport Grand Prix Final 2010 MultiSport Standings All the awards for the Grand Prix competitions will be presented at the Banquet on February 26, 2011. Click for more information on the banquet. The RUNDOWN - February 2011 Praise for the Volunteers The Seashore Nature Trail 50K - December 18, 2010 - Mel Williams – Race Director Although a bit chilly, the weather was much improved compared to the conditions of the Inaugural Race in 2009, and we were able to run the original course with two loops instead of three. Similar to last year, runners in the Seashore Nature Trail 50K at First Landing State Park had nothing but praise for the volunteers on the course. Runners’ comments were highly complimentary, and reflect the extraordinary commitment of Tidewater Striders members and others who volunteered to support this event. In particular, several groups of individuals should be recognized for their time and effort in making this race possible, including the race committee, the race volunteers, and race supporters. Race Committee More than a dozen outstanding committee members, both official and ex-officio, were instrumental in the planning, organization and conduct of the race. Many of the committee members are ultrarunners and marathon runners with experience in trail races. Here are the committee members and their major roles, and it also should be noted that all were volunteering (or running the race in the case of John Price, Steve Speirs, Gene and Carole Bachman) on the course from before daylight until after dark on race day. o Gene and Carole Bachman – Finish line support o Rick Brown – Finish line o Angelo Celesia - Course support o Dan Edwards – Finish line o Rob Levinsky – Course support o Stacin Martin – Volunteer coordinator o Bee McLeod - Aid stations o Tom Murphy – Course support o Linda Palluch – Registration o Jean Phelan – Registration o John Price – Course layout and support o Jim Ross – Course support o Steve Speirs - Computer logistics o Goody Tyler – Aid Stations Race Volunteers You have all heard the cliché “We could not have done it without the volunteers” and in the case of running races it was never more appropriate than it was for the Seashore Nature Trail 50K. I received nearly 50 emails from runners, all extolling the efforts of the volunteers. Here is one example: “I just wanted to take a moment to send you an email and let you know that I was completely blown away by how well the race was done. This was my first ultra, and also my first time running on a trail and I have to say, I’m hooked! I absolutely loved it. I’m not particularly fast, but my pace wouldn’t have made a difference anyway because the scenery was so beautiful I stopped and took pictures along the way.” “Your food and hydration stations were so well stocked with food and incredible volunteers that I didn’t need to worry about carrying water, Gatorade or food throughout the entire race. Your volunteers were extra kind and considerate and they were great for standing out in that cold to cheer us on and make sure the runners were ok.” “The scenery, the volunteers, the food stations – I rate this my favorite race so far and I am looking forward to running this again next year!” Our race committee members were busy in preparation for and conduct of the race. Stacin Martin did an outstanding job as overall coordinator of volunteer efforts, while Bee McLeod and Goody Tyler coordinated the volunteer activity at the two aid stations. Dan Edwards organized volunteer efforts at the finish line while Angelo Celesia, Rob Levinsky (still recuperating from a broken clavicle), and Jim Ross roamed the course throughout the day to address any concerns. Jean Phelan and Linda Palluch handled the packet pickup and registration both days, while Tom Murphy orchestrated parking on race day. Steve Speirs handled our computer needs, while Rick Brown provided timely and accurate finish times for all runners. John Price coordinated marking of the course, and on Friday shoveled snow off all the bridges on the Bald Cyprus/Osmanthius loop. Gene and Carole Bachman provided a recreational vehicle at the finish as a warm-up shelter for runners after the race. We had over 80 volunteers to help make the Seashore Nature Trail 50K a success. Here is the master list of the volunteers, listed alphabetically by first name, whose manifold efforts helped many runners finish this ultramarathon and earn their praise. They worked the aid stations, the runner 6 number check points, various hazardous sites on the course, the finish line, and postrace events. Our deepest thanks to all. If for some reason we missed your name, please contact us at stacin.martin@gmail. com and we will add your name to the list for future publication. Aimee Sessler Ally Speirs and mother Angelo Celesia Barbara Henry Becky & Liam Grieser and sons Bee Mcleod Beth Gadkowski Bob Stern Chris Eugene Claudia Crawford Corrine Milligan Dan Edwards Dan Thomas Dave Harrah David Hodge David Phillips Deb Sommers Debbie Cook Debbie Mustin Deborah Kopecky Deborah Redmond Deloris Clark Dick Carter Dylan Henry Edward Rucka Elvie Ramirez Eric Brooks Frank Schuetz Gary Boswick (and Boy Scout Troop) Gene & Carole Bachman Ginger Gibbs Gladys Sopko Glen Logan Glenda Dennison Goody Tyler Heidi Sleasman Iris Welsch Jacob Anderson The RUNDOWN - February 2011 Janet Thomas Steve Speirs Jean Phelan Terry Koob Jennifer Cowell Todd Howrilla Jeremy Niedzwiecki Tom Murphy Jim Dare Townsend Brown Jim Ross Travis Redmond Joe Wood Vanessa Clement John Price Wanda Renner Julie Vaughn Kathleen Brooks Kathy Rumberger Kelly Borkman Kevin Cloe Kim Smith Linda Palluch Lisa Armistead Lynette Mason Maria Poranski Mark Mustin Mary Beth Marshall Meghan Foley Melinda Roesly Michael Nicolaides • Mike Robinson, owner of Running Etc. in Norfolk and Virginia Beach, donated various raffle prizes appropriate for ultrarunners. • Ada and Allen Lester and their TriDuo photographers captured the event along the course. You may peruse their photography at TriDuo.com/ seashore50k. Race Supporters Several individuals provided substantial support for the race, and should be recognized for their contributions to the overall success of the race. • Jerry and Amy Frostick of J&A Racing, the company that produces the Shamrock Sportsfest and other popular local races. Jerry and Amy supported the race by providing Gatorade concentrate, cups, and Mylar blankets for the aid stations and finish line. The latter were deeply appreciated by the runners given the cold conditions. • Kim Miller, activity coordinator at First Landing State Park, was very supportive and cooperative in helping to secure the use of the park as a race venue. Thanks her efforts, the Tidewater Striders was able to use the park, which is considered a treasure by Striders members, for this ultradistance race In summary, thank all of you who have made the 2010 race the success it was. We truly could not have done it without you. We plan on having the race again in December, 2011. We hope to see you in December either as a runner or a volunteer. • Jim Golden, owner of Final Kick Sports in Virginia Beach, donated gift certificates and running gear for the raffle. Michelle Schenck Mike Borysewicz Misty Williams Patrick Boyd Paula Graham Philip Guy Pooch Palluch Rachel Semcheski Randy Cook Renee High Rich Bush Rich Hildreth Richard Edwards Rick Brown Rick Schoonover Rob Levinsky Roland Tsosie Scott Lang Shannon Wohler and sons Steve Andrews Steve Durrant Susan Snead Stacin Martin 2011 ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY 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. Sunday, March 13 Sunday, May 15 Sunday, July 10 Sunday, Sept 11 Sunday, November 20 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM For more information call Rich Hildreth at 481-9027 2011 ADOPT-A-TRAIL SCHEDULE 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, April 17 Sunday, June 12 Sunday, August 7 Sunday, October 16 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM For more information call Chris Catoe on 425-6556 or e-mail ccatoe@cox.net 7 The RUNDOWN - February 2011 The Athlete’s Kitchen - News from the American Dietetic Association Copyright: Nancy Clark MS, RD SSD,December 2010 The American Dietetic Association (the nation’s largest group of food and nutrition professionals) recently convened in Boston (Nov., 2010). The following are just a few of the highlights from that meeting. Perhaps the information will help you enjoy a high energy, high quality, healthpromoting sports diet. •While cholesterol used to be the buzz word when it comes to heart disease, inflammation is the current focus. Dr. Britt Burton-Freeman of the National Center for Food Safety and Technology spoke about the power of food on reducing inflammation and lowering the risk of the so-called diseases of aging (that are actually diseases of inflammation). Obesity, for example, is a pro-inflammatory condition. This helps explain why obesity is associated with inflammatory diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's, arthritis, and pulmonary diseases. How can you reduce inflammation? By eating at each meal a colorful rainbow of fruits and vegetables rich in bioactive compounds. This would offer your body continual protection and could potentially reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke by 20%, and cancer and diabetes by 30%. Red strawberries, blueberries, dark purple grapes (or grape juice), oranges, and leafy greens are just a few examples of colorful foods that fight inflammation. Nuts are also powerfully health protective. Dr. Michelle Wien of Loma Linda University reported that people who eat two ounces (46) almonds a day can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. And more almonds are better! No, you will not get fat from eating the nuts. The trick is to exchange other snacks (such as cookies or cheese & crackers) for almonds. Note:: 23 almonds = about 160 calories Plan to enjoy almonds with carbs, such as dried fruit, or as almond butter on toast. This reduces the blood glucose response of the carbohydrates with which the almonds are eaten. This helps stabilize blood glucose swings that can contribute to inflammation. (Plus, carb-protein combinations contribute to sustained energy that gets you through a busy day and a hard workout, as well as optimizes recovery from workouts.) Almonds are a good source of magnesium, a mineral protective against heart disease and diabetes. Bottom line: enjoy almonds (and other nuts) daily! take-out foods); use running as a means of transportation, enjoy local parks for recreation, and support farmers' markets. • If you are fond of pistachio nuts, buy them in the shell. You'll be less likely to over-eat them. Keep the empty shells in plain sight (as compared to discarding the empty shells into a waste basket where you don’t see them). The pile of empty shells becomes a visual clue you've eaten plenty! • Given two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese, you likely have friends or relatives who have Type II (adult onset) diabetes. To help resolve their confusion about what to eat, encourage them to explore The Healthy Diabetes Plate Website (www.extension.uidaho.edu/ diabetesplate/index.html). It is an excellent interactive tool for planning balanced meals. Runners with “bad diets” can also benefit from the info; just add more portions to satisy your need for more calories. • Most dieters believe the less they eat, the more body fat they will lose. Not always true. A study compared obese people who were given 1,200-calorie (for women) and 1,600-calorie (for men) reducing diets. A comparison group was given diets with about 1,750 calories (women) and 2,100 calories (men). Both groups lost the same amount of weight—even though one group ate about 500 more calories each day. Conclusion: Why suffer needless deprivation when you can achieve weight loss success with a higher calorie level? • Many runners who want to lose weight restrict chocolate, thinking it's fattening. In a weight reduction study, overweight women enjoyed a daily dark chocolate snack as a part of their “discretionary calories” in a reduced-calorie diet. They lost the same amount of weight as the comparison group who ate no chocolate. The researchers concluded a daily does of dark chocolate does not interfere with weight reduction and may reduce cravings for sweets. Woohoo!!!! • If you want to lose weight, try to make sleep a priority. A survey of 772 college students suggests those who slept less than seven hours a night had a significantly higher Body Mass Index (BMI) than those who slept more than seven hours. This association was strongest among the female students. Another sleep-related study with healthy adults suggests sleep deprivation is associated with increased hunger and the potential to overeat. Without doubt, sleep is helpful for a successful weight management program. • One way to lose weight is to go on an Eco-Friendly Diet that save calories as well as the environment. Here’s how: buy fewer foods and beverages with excess packaging (such as soda, vending items, 8 • More and more people (including runners) are following gluten-free diets. Because these diets is very restrictive, gluten-free eaters need to be educated how to choose balanced meals. “Problem nutrients” that tend to be low in gluten-free menus include fiber, iron, B-vitamins, and carbohydrates. If you need to go gluten-free, seek help from a registered dietitian. (Use the referral network at SCANdpg.org to find a RD who is a sports dietitian.) • Is vegetarianism a passing fad? No! A three-year follow-up survey of 176 vegetarians suggests 83% were still vegetarian and 11% had become vegan. Only 6% were no longer vegetarian. Among those who ate vegetarian diets for primarily environmental concerns, 100% remained vegetarian, as compared to 9192% who remained vegetarian if their primary motivation was health or animal rights, respectively. • Energy drinks are popularly consumed as a mixer with alcohol (more so than as a way to improve athletic performance). Energy drinks are associated with negative effects: 41% of student consumers reported “jolt and crash” events; 22% reported heart palpitations. Consume in moderation … or, better yet, perk yourself up with an invigorating run! Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels both casual and competitive athletes in her practice at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). For more information, enjoy her Sports Nutrition Guidebook and food guides for new runners, marathoners or soccer players. See www. nancyclarkrd.com and sportsnutritionworkshop. com. The RUNDOWN - February 2011 SportsNutrition Nancy Clark MS, RD, CSSD www.nancyclarkrd.com The Athlete’s Kitchen Supermarket Shopping: Decisions & Dilemmas Question: How many food decisions does the average person make in a day: 25, 80, 100, 200? According to Bonnie Taub-Dix RD, author of Read it Before You Eat It: How to Decode Food labels and Make the Healthiest Choice Every Time, the answer is 200. No wonder grocery shopping can be mind-boggling and a source of overwhelming confusion! Time and again, my clients wistfully comment, “Nancy, I wish I could take you food shopping with me.” They are confused about which foods to buy so they can eat healthfully. They wonder if they should buy organic or standard foods? fresh or frozen vegetables? low-fat or fat-free milk? Their list of questions seems endless. While I can answer their questions about food shopping, Taub-Dix’s newly released book can guide everyone through the grocery store. Read it Before You Eat It is a handy resource for hungry athletes. Here are just a few tidbits that I gleaned from this easy-reader. • Supermarkets are set up in the way they want you to shop, which means lots of unplanned purchases. That's why loaves of freshly baked bread or pretty flowers greet you as you enter the store. Be sure you have a plan (and your guard up) when you enter! Sixty to seventy percent of what ends up in a shopping cart tends to be unplanned. • Beware of descriptive labels such as freshly baked, homemade, natural, and wholesome. These words make products appear more attractive so they jump into your food cart. The same holds true with menus: Succulent Italian Seafood Fillet sells more than Fish of the Day. • Don't be tempted by “fat-free.” When food manufacturers take out the fat, they generally add extra sugar. You'll end up with a similar amount of calories, and sometimes more! A smaller portion of the “real food” can create a better tastememory than a larger portion of a fat-free substitute. • Your goal should not be to eliminate dietary fat; you need some fat to absorb certain vitamins, provide fuel for endurance exercise, and contribute a nice taste and texture to foods. Rather, strive to enjoy more mono- and poly-unsaturated fats, while staying away from trans fats, listed on the label as “partially hydrogenated oils.” Even if the label says “0 grams trans fat,” it might contain <0.5 gram, so the better bet is to read the ingredient list on the label and nix foods with “partially hydrogenated” oils. • The “serving size” listed on a food label may not be the appropriate portion for your body. Most athletes need at least two servings of cereal to create the foundation for an adequate breakfast. That is, you are not being piggy if you eat 2 packets (2 servings) of oatmeal. You might even need 3! • The recommended fiber intake is about 25 to 35 grams per day. Most people fail to reach that goal. Yet, some healthconscious athletes consume far more fiber than that— and complain about undesired pit stops during exercise. Moderation tends to be a wise path. • Not all foods have labels with protein information. Case in point: deli-meats. That makes it hard to count grams of protein. The alternative is to use weight. An ounce of cooked 9 meat, such as deli roast beef or turkey breast, has about 7 grams of protein. If you use 4 ounces sliced turkey in a sandwich, you will consume about 28 grams of protein. That's about half the daily protein needs of an active woman, and about one-third of the amount needed by an active male. • Fresh produce may not have a label, but it will have a “Country of Origin” sticker. If you start reading the little stickers, you'll notice that grapes might come from Chile, the bananas from Ecuador, the peppers from Canada. The United Nations of food has gathered in your market's produce stand! While world-wide imports offer us more variety, they also contribute to a significant carbon footprint. Buying locally grown produce is a nice way to support your local farmers and protect the neighboring farmlands. • Concerned about that long list of food additives that you cannot pronounce? Food additives are carefully regulated and subject to ongoing safety reviews. The consumer advocate group Center for Science in the Public Interest suggests we “avoid sodium nitrate, saccharin, caffeine, olestra, acesulfame-K, and artificial coloring” not only because they are questionable additives but also because they are used primarily in processed foods with low nutritional value. You won't go wrong eating more unprocessed or lightly processed foods (such as oatmeal instead of Froot Loops). • “Best if used by” dates are related to freshness and best quality, not safety. Eating the food after that expiration date won't hurt you but there might be some loss of flavor or quality. Canned tomatoes, pineapple and other high-acid foods can last for 12 to 18 months on the shelf. Canned meat, fish, poultry, vegetables and low acid foods can last for two to five years if the can has been stored in a cool, dry place. Yet, “when in doubt, throw it out.” • What exactly does “organic” mean on a food label? The official international definition is: “Organic foods have been produced without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or synthetic fertilizers, and cannot be genetically modified or radiated. Organic poultry, dairy, meat, and eggs are produced without the use of growth hormones or antibiotics, and are humanely raised and slaughtered.” This definition may not reflect the nutritional value of a food; organic food tends to be nutritionally similar to standard food. And take note: organic chips are still chips that are loaded with fat, sodium, and calories! Organic also does not mean the food is locally grown. Does organic food shipped from China really benefit to the environment? Yikes. I’ve read to page 55 and have run out of space. Guess you’ll have to read the remaining 200 pages of Read It Before You Eat It to learn more about the whats and whys of food shopping, so you can make decisions based on fact, not fear. Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels both casual and competitive athletes in her practice at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). Her Sports Nutrition Guidebook and food guides for new runners, marathoners, and soccer players are available at www.nancyclarkrd.com. See also sportsnutritionworkshop.com. The RUNDOWN - February 2011 Volunteer Opportunities Shamrock Weekend There are multiple opportunites to volunteer as a Strider in support of the Shamrock Marathon weekend. Please read the article about Shamrock Volunteers Programs Do you have an idea for a meeting or meeting location? Would you be willing to make all the arrangements for a program from finding the location and arranging a speaker. Topics can be anything that is relevant to running or multi-sports. If you have some ideas and are willing to help please contact the club president, Jean Phelan. Race Volunteers Start off the New Year by helping your club with the Distance Series. If you’re not running help out on race day as a course WELCOME ABOARD! Chesapeake, VA Kevin Bilms Ella Wofford Tarsha Darden Morgan Schutz Norfolk, VA JJ Johnson Stephanie Johnson Russell McIntyre Eric Malinowski Monica Evans Jesus Cordero Patrick Brogan Maribel Cordero Tammy Duncan Anne Curtis Poquoson, VA Maria Peters Suffolk, VA Rency Yeatts Stephanie Godfrey John Oliver, Jr. Lisa Jahnke Virginia Beach, VA Reese Tempest marshall, registration or at the Finish Line. If you are running, you can still help at packet pick-up on Friday night. Make 2011 the year you volunteer more at 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. Upcoming club events are the Distance Series on February 19th and Bayview Elementary 1 Mile on February 26th. Please contact Dan Edwards to volunteer at an upcoming race Historian Needed Based on the club website, an update on the Tidewater Striders History is very much needed. If this is something you’d be interested in compiling, please contact our Club President, Jean Phelan. Rundown Articles Ted Lambert Elle Lambert Andrea Smith Kethy Lambert Julia Lambert Robert Thomson Kayla J. Reis Jade S. Carson John Moriarty Mavel Velasco Rory Nicole Walters Burak Ozdemir Kimberly Burgess Paloma Rose Santos Bob Brockman Michael Nicolaides Marshall Hudson Christoffer Smith Gayle Smith Caleb Smith Gabrielle Smith Rebessa Bailey Jeffrey Dudzienski Yorktown, VA Valerie Cunningham Kevin Cunningham 10 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. Committees Pick a committees that interests you and contact the committee chair to learn how you can help. If there isn’t a chair, volunteer to be the chair by contacting the club president, Jean Phelan Grab those extra 50 points for the Grand Prix competitions, VOLUNTEER! Briefs Every weekend and almost every day there are Striders volunteering and racing all over Hampton Roads and beyond. After a race or volunteer activity, take a few minutes and write a brief report and e-mail to newsletter@TidewaterStriders. com. Share your news with the membership. 2011 Grand Prix Running Grand Prix 2011 Running GP Current Standings Walking Grand Prix 2011 Walking GP Current Standings The currently posted WGP results include results from 3 of the 22 scheduled races in the Walking Grand Prix. Multi-Sport Grand Prix Season begins with the Virginia Duathlon on March 27th. The complete schedule is available online Youth Grand Prix Season begins on March 6th with the Pembroke Meadows Elementary 1 Mile. Please note that thru all of 2011 these links from the e-Rundown will remain the same. They link to the results that are stored on the Striders website and should be updated shortly after each event of the series. Schedules for all the Grand Prix Series are available at http://tidewaterstriders.com/ grandprix11.html The RUNDOWN - February 2011 Tidewater Strider Scholarship Applications Scholarship applications for the 2011-12 academic year will be available in January 2011 and are due by April 15, 2011. These scholarship awards range from $1,500 to $2,000 and are based on academic and athletic performance and community service in general and to the running community through the Striders. Contact Dan Edwards by email: lionrun@aol.com for further information and/or to receive the application forms. 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 sent to Dan Edwards by email lionrun@ aol.com with the following information: Name: Date Joined Striders: Last three Strider races run: Annual Awards Banquet Grand Prix Awards plus First Year Hall of Fame Presentations Saturday, February 26, 2011 Cape Henry Beach Club (Army-Operated) Ft. Story Time: 6 - 7 PM Cocktail Hour followed by an Italian Buffet Beer, Wine, Soda, Coffee are provided $24.00 per person by February 11, 2011 Preferred method sign up RaceIt (no fee) Checks to Dan Edwards, 1513 Beachview Dr. 23464 Entrance to event: Gate 8 (Old Gate 1) 8900 Atlantic Avenue, not Shore Drive entrance Entrance into Gate must be by Full Name Matching Photo ID required Questions: Jean Phelan 681-0248 jphelan@vbgov.com. Looking for volunteers to serve on committee. Please contact jphelan@vbgov.com. Name & dates of camp you will attend: 11 The RUNDOWN - February 2011 TIDEWATER STRIDERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Minutes for December 5, 2010 Rich Hildreth called the meeting to order at 1:15 pm at his home in Virginia Beach. All board members were present except Cathi and Bob. Minutes of the November 2010 Board meeting were approved. President’s Report: Rich thanked Dan and his team for another successful Turkey Trot. He also thanked Jean for organizing the Striders Booth at the Santa Shuffle 10 miler. Rich thanked Mary Beth Marshall for all her work as the Awards Chairperson for the last 10-11 years. Mary Beth has always performed this task behind the scenes and flawlessly. Rich explained that Mary Beth has stepped down as the Awards Chairperson and asked if the board knew of anyone willing to perform this task. Sharon and Deb volunteered to chair the Awards Committee for this year. Due to the last minute change we will continue to accept nominations past the stated due date in the policy and procedures. Rich reported that Cathi received an email suggesting that the Striders thank the individuals that stopped to assist the runner who collapsed at the Turkey Trot race. Rich asked the board for suggestions on the best way to acknowledge these individuals. Some of the Board’s concerns were that we did not have all the names of the individuals that helped, and we did not know if they would mind being publicly acknowledged. A motion was made to invite these individuals to the banquet and present them with a certificate of appreciation. Motion passed 10-0. Rich reported that the Hall of Fame Committee meeting would be held on December 14, 2010 to select the first class of inductees. Treasurer’s Report: Dan Edwards presented the detailed November financial reports. Old Business: Banquet: Jean reported that the annual banquet will be held Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Cape Henry Beach Club (Army-Operated), Ft. Story, starting at 6PM. We will encourage all attendees to register through Race-It. requested help at the Santa Shuffle. We already have 850 registered and will have close to 1000 participants on race day. A discussion was held about what items will be presented to the awardees. Dan recommended we meet on the side to finalize what the club will give out this year. The 50K will be December 18. The race already has a large group volunteering, but it is a long day and could always use more people. Hopefully the weather will be better this year. We discussed what information from each member would be required to gain access onto the base. Jean will contact the Club manager to get specifics. Dan requested input on the format of the Distance Series. It’s scheduled to be held at First Landing using the main trail and the road to the narrows. Due to some comments expressed to Dan by members he asked the Board if we should even hold the event this year. Since we received word so late that Ft Story was not an option, the Park was our only alternative to canceling the event completely. We agreed that the event would not be what it once was, where an individual could run and test their race pace for the whole run especially difficult along the trail. There will be a staggered start to hopefully remove crowding. It was brought up that it was never technically a race, even though many members used it as such. It was suggested to have Pacers and advertise a specific pace will start at a specific time and make it more of a supported training run. Parking will be down at the boat ramp and has enough spaces for 400 cars. The Striders will cover parking fees. A discussion was held about moving the banquet to a new location this year due to the refusal of the Navy command at Fort Story to allow us to hold the distance series there as we have done for numerous years. It was pointed out that the Officers Club is owned and operated by the Army not the Navy and they have treated us well the last couple of years. Policy and Procedures: Rich reported he had received an email from a past President concerned about the status of the clubs policy and procedures. According to Article Nine of the Bylaws all policy and procedures are to be updated and amended every five years. We are a few years behind and unfortunately have committees that do not have a chairperson to review the contents. Jean recommended that we advertise for a volunteer to review the contents of documents. Sharon pointed out that we do have policy and procedures that have to be updated now due to the way the club is using electronic means for communication (ie., electronic rundown, elections, etc.). It was recommended that we come up with a priority list and start a review process. Freedom Half Marathon: Dave reported about the most recent organizational meeting that the Freedom Marathon group had last week. The group has secured four major sponsors. They unveiled their medal, which they state is the most expensive medal given out at such an event. It is gold plated with an eagle and very large in size. The first event will consist of a half-marathon, an 8k and 1-mile fun run. Dave stated the group would like to have something listed in the rundown. Rich explained all they needed to do is send a press release to Ada for review and it could be included. Committee Reports Race Committee: Dan reviewed the remaining events and 12 We decided to continue with the planning and support Dan and the Distance Series committee to make the best of the event. Dan spoke about the possible Distances Series swag items he is considering (gloves and tech-shirt) Dan reported that the 2011 Scheduled has been updated. A new October race will take place in the Lake James area hosted by W.E. Wood. Walking Committee: Please see report Submitted by Steve Durrant: Dick reviewed the walking committee grand prix events for the board. Teams: The Walking Committee has requested that the Board increase their budget to two thousand dollars for the up coming year. The Striders Walking team is now known nationally and will field male and female teams to participate in three national races (USTF 5K Championship in Tennessee, 20K Championship in Florida, and 30K Championships in New York). The RUNDOWN - February 2011 Dan replied that the budget has not been prepared for 2011 but this request will be included in the proposed budget for review at the January 2011 meeting. Meeting was adjoined at 3:00pm Respectfully submitted by Sharon Rodier Secretary Tidewater Strider Walking Committee Report for Nov 2010 Committee Members: Steve Durrant, Co-Chair Hartley Dewey, Co-Chair Dwight Kane Dick Kole Lori Sherwood Cindy Williams Activities: Walk judges were provided to monitor walkers at the Seaside 7.7 Mile Walk held concurrently with the Seaside HalfMarathon on the Virginia Eastern Shore at the Town of Wachapreague. This was the final race of the 2010 Walking Grand Prix (WGP) Series (23 walkers, 4 were Striders). An article and photographs were submitted to the Rundown. 2010 Walking Grand Prix Final Results Men 1st Place – Tom Gerhardt 2nd Place – Steve Durrant 3rd Place(tie) – Bill Spruill 3rd Place(tie) – Dwight Kane 5th Place(tie) – Hartley Dewey 5th Place(tie) – Jordan “Buddy” Levitin Women 1st Place – Paula Graham 2nd Place – Linda Janssen 3rd Place – Heidi Sleasman 4th Place – Lori Sherwood 5th Place – Judy Paschall 2010 Walking Participation Results 1st Place – Cindy Williams 2nd Place(tie) – William Lipford 2nd Place(tie) – Richard Kole 4th Place – Diane Zinn A copy of the complete 2010 WGP & WP Standings and Results is attached. Recipe Corner Planning is underway to hold a race walking clinic the weekend of September 10-11, 2011, using the track at Kempsville Middle School and classroom facilities at the Kempsville Presbyterian Church. The same facilities were used for a Dave McGovern World Class Racewalking clinic this past April 2010. Steve Durrant and Hartley Dewey will again co-host the clinic. The September 10-11 clinic will be a Tim Seaman and Jeff Salvage Race Walking Clinic of Excellence. Tim Seaman is America’s most dominant active race walker – a two time Olympian and a 43time National Champion. Jeff Salvage is a former international race walk competitor who is now an award winning educator, race walking supporter, and nationally recognized coach. He tirelessly promotes race walking as a writer, photographer, and webmaster. Due to Tim’s national coaching responsibilities he will not be able to attend. His wife, Rachel Lavallee Seaman will be replace him at the clinic. Rachel is currently the dominant Canadian woman race walker. More details will follow. Seashore’s Healthy Mashed Potatoes (10/20k) by Sheila Bailey, RD Nutritionist ACSM Health / Fitness Instructor Certified Adult Weight Management - WeAreFit.net Ingredients 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered 3 garlic cloves (peeled ends trimmed) ½ teaspoon white pepper 1 ½ teaspoons salt 3 bunches scallions, green or spring onions, cleaned ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil I invite you to send me your favorite recipe to “make-over” if you would like or to find out how nutritious it might be. E-mail me at WeAreFit@ cox.net or send by snail mail to 824 Etheridge Avenue Norfolk, VA 23502. Sharing recipes can be as informative as sharing our tips on running which can be a valuable resource for those that are new to our sport. Experience is what we can pass on to others and that includes FOOD recipes! Put potatoes, garlic and 1 teaspoon of salt into a large saucepan. Add water until potatoes are covered. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 1520 minutes, until done. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and drain potatoes. Cook scallions in a small covered saucepan with remaining salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil for 5 minutes. In mixing bowl, beat potatoes with electric mixer, adding remaining oil and reserved cooking water as needed for creamy consistency. Stir in scallions and white pepper. Yields 8 servings -1 cup each. For those of us that can remember back when running a race at Seashore State Park (now First Landing) was not so unusual, this past Saturday’s 10k and 20k were kind of strange to me. I know that for the past few years there has been a handful of races there but this was my first one since the late 80’s. Also unusual was not running Ft. Story and all those beautiful hills. If you have been running the Distance Series for a while then you know that this series has been in a number of locations like Pungo for one and Northwest River Park in Cheaspeake. I still remember some of the “war stories” from those races at Northwest River, one of the coldest weather/wind chills I have ever experienced and some clashes with the local drivers. It’s comforting to know that this series still lives on no matter the challenges we seem to face with the various locations. In honor of the first race in the series I offer the following recipe for you to make while remembering some of the mud you probably encountered at the race. Nutrients per serving: Calories 248 Sodium 319 mg Carbohydrate 43g Dietary Fiber 4g Protein 4g 13 The RUNDOWN - February 2011 New Energy Tidewater Striders Youth Running Group Coach: Angelo Celesia acelesia@aol.com 288-7715 Important New Energy Links Register for New Energy New Energy Page at TidewaterStriders.com Facebook Spring is Coming! Spring Training begins on March 3, 2011. Contact Coach Angelo or Coach Matt if you need more information. New Energy Calendar Thank you to Pete Chalmers for putting together this New Energy Montage to commemorate the 2010 Running Season. A larger version is available at the end of this e-Rundown. 14 The RUNDOWN - February 2011 A HeAltHier You& HeAltHY Kids too! “March Into Spring” at our Kick-off Walk Sunday, March 27, 2011 Sponsored by: 2for1 GARDEN ADMISSION March 27, 2011 only surrouNd YourselF witH NAture to iMproVe Your HeAltH Our “Healthier You” programs offer you & your family many ways to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Why join a gym with the same old scenery when you can walk, run or bike in our ever-changing 155 acres of outdoor beauty. 6700 Azalea Garden Rd. Norfolk, VA 23518 Sponsored by: reJuVeNAte trANsForM CoNNeCt • Get moving– Take Garden Tai Chi, Yoga or Pilates. • Breathe deep– Stop and smell our roses– it actually lowers blood pressure. • Get off the couch– Take an Eco Tour to see owls, bats or eagles. • Exercise your mind– Learn a new skill; try Garden Art, Floral Design and Garden Gourmet classes. • Tone up– Kayak on beautiful Lake Whitehurst. • Have fun– Learn Line, Zumba or Ballroom Dancing. • Be adventurous– Explore open trails and secluded paths. • Be one with Nature– Take a closer look with Landscape Painting and Photography classes. • Take a hike– Join family & friends to stay fit. • Share time together– Stay connected. • Switch off the video games– Take a scavenger hunt or Garden Night Adventure. • Bring your bikes, family & friends– Pedal through our 12 miles of paved paths on Bike Nights. Visit www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org for more details. 15 The RUNDOWN - February 2011 Membership Expirations If your name is on this list, your membership is due to expire in January 2011. You may renew online or mail in the application. Austin Beavers James W. Brown Jamie L. Bunting Eric Bunting Wesley Butler David Butler Brandon Butler Dee-Ann Butler Rhoda Carroll John C Carroll Sherry O. Celesia Angelo Celesia Charlie Celesia Nick Cerda Celeste Chapman William “Billy” Chorey Danielle Crumpler Joy De La Rosa Sean Dillon Adam Eldridge Aidan Eldridge Robert Gerstner Ainsley Harrower Nathan Harrower Robert Harrower Helene Harrower Lee Hasty Lauren A. Hasty Malcolm B. Higgins, II Mia Hughes Marie Johns Dwight J Kane Russell Litchfield Vicky Manning Austin Manning David Meyerholz Anna Myers ReBecca Neeley Jeremiah Niedzwiecki Ryan Noell Logan Pearson-Hines David Pickett Kristopher Purzycki Joel Reyes Carlos Reyes Ricardo Reyes Ed Schiavoni Natalie Sherbak Steve J. Speirs Ally R. Speirs Javier St. Remy Lily St. Remy Ada St. Remy Carl St. Remy Erika Sutherland Bruce Venanzi William Wagner Tom Walsh Michelle R Williams Leslie Williams John Wills Karen E. Wills Julia’s Veggie Quiche Cups Recipe Corner Ingredients 10 oz frozen chopped spinach ¼ cup diced bell pepper ¾ cup egg substitute ¼ cup diced onion ¾ cup shredded reduced fat cheese ¼ cup chopped mushrooms by Sheila Bailey, RD Nutritionist ACSM Health / Fitness Instructor Certified Adult Weight Management - WeAreFit.net I invite you to send me your favorite recipe to “make-over” if you would like or to find out how nutritious it might be. E-mail me at WeAreFit@ cox.net or send by snail mail to 824 Etheridge Avenue Norfolk, VA 23502. Sharing recipes can be as informative as sharing our tips on running which can be a valuable resource for those that are new to our sport. Experience is what we can pass on to others and that includes FOOD recipes! Microwave spinach for 2 ½ minutes on high. Drain all excess liquid. Line 12-cup Muffin pan with cupcake liners and spray with cooking spray. Combine egg substitute, cheese, peppers, onions, mushrooms and spinach in a bowl. Mix well. Divide mixture evenly among the muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Now that the New Year is in full swing it may be a good time to start a healthy diet with this quick meal recipe that can easily yield tasty leftovers. If the holidays left you a few pounds heavier and the weather has sabotaged your exercise routine that usually keeps your weight under control, and then join the rest of us as we practice portion control. I believe we can eat what we want if portion size is kept in the front of our minds. If you are having trouble with this concept then just downsize your plate so it can only hold ½ of what you normally eat and you will not gain weight. The following recipe reheats great in the microwave says Julia who was kind enough to share it with us. To round out the meal add a side salad which will help fill you up not out. each muffin: Calories 37 Protein 4g Fat 2g Carbohydrate 2g Fiber >1g Calcium 90mg Cholesterol 3g Sodium 75mg If you use real eggs calories are 43 each muffin and cholesterol is 55g, sodium is 75mg 16 The RUNDOWN - February 2011 Tidewater Striders Training Sites Weekday Training Weekend Training NEW Training Opportunity Location: 1410 W 49th Street, Norfolk (That is right across the street from Old Dominion University - it looks like it’s still on campus). Days: Monday thru Thursday Time: 7am POC: brettbaddorf@gmail.com or call 901-626-4447 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: Seatack Recreation Center Coached Swim Workout by Betsy Durrant Days & Times: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 7:45 – 8:45 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Monday & Wednesday 7-8 PM 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 $3 per class; punch cards are available at the front desk. Contact: Betsy Durrant (durrant6@cox.net) 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.finalkicksports.com and www. runningetc.com for more information on group training. 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 Cindy Williams at ckndocs@verizon.net 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: Wednesday evenings Time: 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 Hampton Roads Runners - HRR The Hampton Roads Runners is an informal running group designed to give runners in the Hampton Roads area a chance to run, share training advice, and motivate each other. We meet in different areas in Hampton Roads throughout the week.. A number of us run the local races in the area, so a good percentage of the races you can find someone from our group there. We are a very social fun group of runners that like to run with others. We welcome all ability levels and offer more opportunities to meetup as we grow. Our website is www.meetup.com/hamptonroadsrunners 17 The RUNDOWN - February 2011 Distance Series 10k-20k Race Summary & Highlights: January 8, 2011 - Virginia Beach, VA 10k Finishers: 178 20k Finishers: 152 In the 20k for the Marathon Series, which is the first race of the Striders Running Grand Prix, Ryan Carroll took the GP lead by finishing first, he was followed by Steve Speirs and Jeremy Downs. On the women’s side Renee High has established a lead in the women’s Distance Series and Grand Prix by winning the 20k. Jennifer Jellig and Hannah Leffew finished second and third. In the Half Marathon series, Joel Bell is in first followed by Todd Eveland and Ron Weaver. The women are led by Janet Dierstein, Elizabeth Campos and Amy Karam. Seven walkers are competing in the Marathon Series, an additional four are doing the Half Marathon Series. This year’s distance series is not only at a new venue but is the first time where Striders are required to register for the Grand Prix. If you are not in the GP results but are a Strider and competed in the 20k, please let Bob Brunner konw that you wish to be scored for future Grand Prix events. Well, families that arrive together probably don’t stay together for the race but they share lots of great healthy time together. Above, Kristen DiCarlo and her Dad, John DiCarlo head to the start line with Carole and Gene Bachman. Gene is in the dreeds, not John! All went on to complete the 20k. More photos from the Distance Series are available at TriDuo.com Frosty 5k January 15, 2011 - Virginia Beach, VA 5k Finishers: 141 Race Summary & Highlights: The Inaugural Frosty 5k Run presented by the Kempsville Lions Club took place at Mount Trashmore on a chilly Saturday morning. Leading the men were August Sander with a 17:24 finish, followed by Andrew Heck and kris Ellington. On the women’s side, Stephanie Smith-Olansen, Strider Susan Hagel and Dianna McDowell were the top 3 finshers. Stephanie was actually 3rd overall. Complete results TidewaterStriders.com available Volunteers Rick Brown Sharon Brown Bob Curtin Dan Edwards Pauline Ely Mike Gontesky at 18 Volunteers Amiele Barakey Dick Brothers Rick Brown* Jim Dare Steve Durrant Dan Edwards*^ Sue Edwards* Evie Foster Terry Foster Mike Gontesky Paula Graham Don Greene Rich Hildreth* Jeannine Jones Ron Jones Dwight Kane Dick Kole Rob Levinsky Buddy Levitin Bill Lipford Mark Mierchuk* Sean Mierchuk Steve Patterson Tom Patton Jean Phelan Deb Sommers Mel Williams Alex Yerkes* Jan Yerkes* *Friday & Saturday ^Race Director Wow, we ran out of paper, look for more pictures in the February Rundown. Now we’ll see how many people read the Rundown based on comments sent to the Editor about ‘running out of paper’. The RUNDOWN - February 2011 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. In 2011, Iris Welsch will be collecting on the road results for multisport events, please e-mail Iris at Swimbikerunchick@gmail.com those results. Disney World Weekend Frostbite 15K * - Goofy Challenge Half Marathon January 8, 2011 *Jim Brown 2:50:05 Ed Capps 2:08:53 Ulla Capps 3:06:28 Christina Lowton 3:32:51 Larry Lowton 2:14:55 *Todd Oakes 1:42:41 *Mark Patterson 2:53:42 Kim Rubin 2:01:13 Lori Tubbs 2:19:29 *Eileen Werve 2:36:41 James Wolfe 3:33:39 Marathon January 9, 2011 *Jim Brown 5:50:27 Jane Crouch 5:18:44 Tommy Neeson 3:20:23 (Pacer) *Todd Oakes 4:01:33 *Mark Patterson 6:12:55 Nicole Roccograndi 5:03:25 Carla Serex 5:28:55 *Eileen Werve 4:26:19 http://www.DisneyWorldMarathon.com Tom Bednarz 1:48:21 Renee High 56:20 (2 O/A) Steve Scudder 1:54:26 http://www.rrrc.org/events/frostbite-15k Orlando, Fla. January 23, 2011 - VCU - Richmond, Va. Thanks to KaleRunning.com for their assistance with the results. Another Birthday Run for WWP I am currently a member of The Tidewater Striders, even since I returned to the area last year. For several months, I have been working with The Wounded Warrior Project to create a fundraising event on my 30th birthday. I know others have done similar events in the past. Most of the details are now finished, and they have given me my own link on their fundraising website. Joel Fenlason 3:45:50 http://www.charlestonmarathon.com/ The details are as follows: I am currently training, with many hours and lots of mileage, to run 30 miles on my 30th birthday (Monday, June 20, 2011) in Honolulu, Hawaii. There is a USMC Col and LtCol in Hawaii who are currently working on getting ten small groups of active duty military and/or ROTC units to each run three miles with me as I'm completing the 30. My goal is to raise at least $3,000.00 for WWP. I don't want a party or gifts, I want my 30th to mean something. Currently, this event has already raised $720!!! (And many others have plans to contribute at a later date, too.) P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & Half Marathon The link to the website is: http:// w w p p r o u d s u p p o r t e r. k i n t e r a . o r g / amandafox Run to Read Half-Marathon January 9, 2011 - Fairmont, W.Va. Walk Robin Land 2:51:52.7 Lori Sherwood 2:51:51.3 http://www.runningintheusa.com/ r2rhm/ Riverfront Race Festival Charleston Marathon January 15, 2011 - Charleston S.C. January 16, 2011 Phoenix, Scottsdale & Tempe AZ Marathon Steve Speirs 2:47:14 Half Marathon Michael Kottmer 2:13:29 Ally Speirs 2:02:10 http://arizona.competitor.com/ Since the donations go directly to WWP, which is a non-profit organization, all contributions ARE fully tax deductible. Also worth noting, just in case people are wondering, I am not using any of WWP's money for this event. I am funding the trip to Hawaii myself. A friend in DC (her name is JoAnne) created a Facebook fan page last night about my event. When I woke up this morning, there were over 30 people, a third of whom I've never met, who were in support of my birthday event, and the number has since increased to nearly 50 throughout the day today. For those who are interested, the link is: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/ pages/30-at-30/183480255017589 The site was created for those who wish to show support for the event, whether they choose to financially contribute or not. She wants me to start posting my training updates, so people can follow along and see how many hours and miles I'm putting into this. Great idea to spread the word. And I am loving how enthusiastic people are about this...it is so motivating! Furthermore, a gentleman called from The Flagship this morning to set up an interview with me. He wants to publish a story about my event! We arranged to meet next Thursday afternoon. I’ve read in previous Tidewater Striders newsletters that you would like to keep up with different events that your members are engage in, so I figured I’d write to give you all of the information that I have. Worth noting, I’m also registered to run The Shamrock Whale Challenge in March and The Marine Corps Marathon in October… again! Thank you so much for your time. Respectfully, LT Amanda "Vixen" Fox, MSC, USN 19 The RUNDOWN - February 2011 Strider Walkers Training for Races In 2011 by Steve Durrant The Town of Wachapreague is located on As we begin the new year, Tidewater Strider walkers have their sights set on competing in several of the 22 local races that make up the 2011 Walking Grand Prix (WGP) race series. Many of our walkers will also compete in other local and national races in addition to the WGP. Steve Shapiro will be heading south to race walk the Birmingham, AL, marathon on Feb 13th. Successful completion of the race will qualify him for admittance in the Marathon Maniacs Club whose initiation requirement is the successful completion of three marathons, or races of greater distances, in a 90 day period. His completion of last November’s Outer Banks Marathon, last December’s Tidewater Striders Seashore Nature Trail 50K, and the upcoming Birmingham Marathon, will Half- Marathon Teams: Tidewater Striders Women Team A Linda Janssen (Virginia Beach) Rebecca Garson (Afton) Debra Hovatter (Richmond) insure his selection. During March Steve is scheduled to undergo shoulder surgery for an impinged rotator cuff which will preclude him from entering competition for at least three months. Paula Graham will represent the Tidewater Striders in the USATF National Open and Masters 15K Race Walk Championship on May 15th. The race will be in Riverside, CA. Six days later, twelve Striders are planning a “Tidewater Strider Presence” at the Minnesota We Walk! Marathon, HalfMarathon, and 50K races on May 21st. The unique event was created by walkers, and is for walkers only. There are judged race walking, walking, and Nordic walking divisions in all the races. The race courses for all the divisions are on The Lake Wobegon Regional Trail, a 3 meter wide asphalt trail built on a no longer used railroad right-of-way. 2011 will be the third year for the event. Nine of our walkers will be divided into two women’s and one men’s Tidewater Strider Teams to compete in the We Walk! Half-Marathon race walk division. Lori Sherwood, Pat Thomas, and Tom Gerhardt will compete as individuals in the We Walk! Marathon (and perhaps extended it another 8K to complete the 50K). Tidewater Striders Women Team B Judy Paschall (Virginia Beach) Cindy Williams (Virginia Beach) Kathy Nash (Maryville, TN) Tidewater Striders Men Team William Lipford (Hampton) Steve Durrant (Virginia Beach) Bill Spruill (Chesapeake) Lori Sherwood is already a Marathon Maniac Club member. She has been trying to maintain a “marathon a month plan” which will eventually lead her to a marathon completion in all 50 states and qualify her for membership in the elite 50 States Marathon Club. To date she has completed 25 marathons and two 50Ks in 21 states. She has four marathons already scheduled for this year. Marathon/50K: Lori Sherwood (Portsmouth) Pat Thomas (Dillwyn) Tom Gerhardt (Chesapeake) We’re also planning to send a Tidewater Strider team, or teams, to the USATF National Open and Masters 5K Race Walk Championships in Kingsport, TN, October 1st and, to the USATF National Open and Masters 30K Race Walk Championships in Valley Cottage, NY, October 30th. From left to right: Striders training on January 15th at Mount Trashmore in preparation for the upcoming challenges in 2011. Paula Graham and Steve Durrant, Bill Lipford who is dressed for the cold and Steve Shapiro. All pictures by Hartley Dewey. 20 The RUNDOWN - February 2011 Special Discounts for Tidewater Striders Chesapeake: Chesapeake Foot & Ankle Ctr. 10% Discount 436-5824 Great Bridge Cyclery 10% Discount Parts & Accessories, 4825149 Norfolk: Brian D. Deutsch, MD, 10% Discount Freedom Ford, Call 583-3673 for details Running Etc. - Ghent (See ad in this issue) 3044 $10.00 Discount on all therapeutic massages New Balance Virginia - Hilltop East 10% Discount 433-0100 Running Etc. - Regency Hilltop (see our ad in this issue) Cayce/Reilly School of Massotherapy Student Clinic 457-7146 - Student massages ~ $20.00; Other services (Reflexology, massage/facial) ~ $5.00 off with Tidewater Striders ID Mediation Center of Hampton Roads, 10% off of Mediation Services and Training, 624-6666. Shorebreak (Pizza, Sports & Billards) 10% discount to Striders, not to be combined with any other specials or coupons. 481-9393 Ghent Chiropractic - complimentary first day services (including consultation, examination, x-rays (if needed) 622-1222 Sterling Meadows Kennel - 471-0040 10% off boarding/supplies - does not include pet food - Must present Strider membership card. Newport News: Runner’s Source 223-4970 15% discount on non-sale in stock inventory. Portsmouth: Scat Bikes 483-2818 (10% off parts and accessories) Virginia Beach: Conte’s Bicycle & Fitness Equipment 491-1900 Also, Norfolk, NN & Richmond Dynamic Health Services - Free consult for Striders. www.DynamicHealthServices.org 757-639-3153 Final Kick Sports - 10% off shoes and apparel First Colonial Chiropractic 496-4956 Free Exam. Necessary x-rays included with one paid treatment. Dr. Mike Geheren, Chiropractor 50% off all services 498-0098 HDK Cycles - Kempsville 424-6151 15% parts and accessories Hybrid Academy of Martial Arts (Scores Plaza) Receive a free one week trial on Muay Thai Kickboxing or Submission Grappling 490-6906. Therapeutic Massage - Allison Thomas 10% discount 285-6411 Foot Reflexology - 757-430-2526 or e-mail valruns@cox.net. 10% discount for members Wells Therapeutics, Inc. - 490-9488 Massage therapy in Mount Trashmore area 10% discount on all therapeutic massage. Zen Hot Yoga. - 757-288-9142 $25 discount off 1-month unlmited package or $75 off a 3-month unlimited package. http://www. zenhotyogavb.com/ Various Locations In Motion Physical Therapy and Sports Performance. 10% off VO2 Max testing - www.Bonsecoursinmotion.com Duck, NC Outer Banks Running Co. 10% Discount 252-255-5444 Other Locations Lifetime Running and Fitness 10% on all training programs, 703-975-1605 RUNDOWN Rates Ad Monthly advertising rates are as follows: Full Page.................$75.00 Half Page.................$50.00 Quarter Page...........$35.00 Eighth Page.............$25.00 Business Card.........$15.00 Flyers (8.5”x11”)......$100.00 5% Discount for 6 months 10% Discount for 12 months STAY TUNED FOR CHANGES as the Rundown converts to 100% electronic delivery To qualify for newsletter mailing costs assigned to non-profit organizations, we can only accept ads which are related to sports or health, fitness and wellness. Ads may be accepted from other agencies when they help sponsor the Tidewater Striders and club events. To advertise in the RUNDOWN, please contact Ada Lester, ada@ TriDuo.com or call 757-623-0892. Ads should be in a pdf, .tif or .jpg format. All ad copy is due by the 20th of each month. SportsLegalForms.com - 20% discount use code “STRIDERS”. Sports Authority - $10 off with coupon with $50 or more purchase..http://www.sportsauthority.com/graphics/corp/runner.pdf Integrative Message Therapies, 575These merchants give discounts to Tidewater Strider members. Most stores give at least 10% discount on non-sale items. Bike shops usually give discounts on parts and accessories only. You must show your Strider membership card and the discount is non-transferable. Please support these merchants willing to support us! Striders Tweet Follow the Tidewater Striders on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ TheStriders Feel free to send an email to twitter@tidewaterstriders.com with any Strider announcements you’d like to make via Twitter. 21 Strider Apparel and more.. Visit www.cafepress.com/striders new energy app PLAN TO JOIN the Tidewater Striders' New Energy Youth 2011 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 $10 .00 per year or $15 .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, 2011 . Visit the Striders Web Site and look under ‘Youth Programs’ for a complete training and racing calendar. Suffolk Training Site: Practices are Tuesday and Thursday from 5-6 –pm beginning March 3, 2011 . Contact coach Matt at: trangemo@gmail .com for more information . For more information, contact: Coach Angelo: acelesia@aol .com 288-7715 or Suffolk - Coach Matt: trangemo@gmail .com 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: https://liveanswer.sslpowered.com/New%20Energy.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___________ The RUNDOWN - February 2011 23 distance series 2011 vifl 12 2010 new energy poster
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