July 2010 - Knoxville Track Club

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the award winning publication of the knoxville track club
Covenant
Covenant inks
inks 3-year
3-year
marathon
marathon deal
deal -- pg
pg 13
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Four
Four set
set sights
sights on
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BSF
BSF trip
trip -- pg
pg 17
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McKelvey
McKelvey awarded
awarded
scholarship
scholarship -- page
page 24
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Lawler
Lawler 3rd
3rd at
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San
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Diego 100
100 -- pg
pg 22
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The Knoxville Track Club proudly presents
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Awarded Best RRCA Large Club Newsletter 1988, 1994, 2001, 2005
Best Large Club Electronic Newsletter 2008
Southern Region 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2001, 2005
What’s Inside - July 2010
The Starting Line
Ed Leaver, Hammer of a Starter’s Pistol ............................ 5
Kristy Altman, From the Director’s Chair .......................... 6
Michael deLisle, The Inside Stuff ...................................... 7
FOOTNOTES
magazine,
volume 110 issue 4, is a bimonthly
publication of the Knoxville Track
Club, PO Box 52266, Knoxville TN
37950-2266.
Feature Columns
Jill Bedford, Volunteer Perspective ................................... 8
Bob Godwin, Biking With Bob ......................................... 9
Mick Larrabee, For Ultimate Performance ..................... 10
Pete Quinn, Socializing with KTC .................................. 12
Marathon Update .......................................................... 13
Brantley Burns, Bone Doc 411 ....................................... 15
Dusty Miller, Back on Track .......................................... 16
Michael deLisle, Treadin’ Trodden Trails ........................ 17
Patrick Gildea, The Brief Chat ........................................ 18
Jason Altman, Hal Canfield Memorial Mile ..................... 25
Guest Columns
Jon Lawler, The San Diego 100 Miler ............................. 22
McKelvey Awarded Canfield Scholarship ...................... 24
Steve Zimo, Big Sur Marathon ....................................... 26
Other Features
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes ............................. 12
Group Runs ................................................................... 19
Grand Prix Points Update .............................................. 21
The Professionals ........................................................... 25
Membership Page ......................................................... 54
Race Writeups
EXPO 10,000/5k ........................................................... 28
Summer Solstice 8k ...................................................... 30
Fireball Moonlite Classic 5k ......................................... 31
ROAD RACE INFO
888-217-5635
TRACK & FIELD
HOTLINE
406-4128
WEBSITE
www.ktc.org
ON THE COVER
Youth Athletics director Marty
Sonnenfeldt congratulates
Clint McKelvey, state 3200
meter champion and winner of
the 2010 ETF/KTC Hal
Canfield Memorial Scholarship
to Duke University.
photo by Ed Leaver
entire contents © 2010 Knoxville Track Club
Entry Forms ...................................................... 33-53
Race Calendar ...................................................... 55
Knoxville Track Club
"SHARE THE PRIDE"
15 tips from the RRCA
RUNNING
SAFETY
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Don't wear headsets! Use your ears
to be aware of your surroundings.
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Carry a change for a phone call.
Write down or leave
word of the direction of your run.
Tell friends of your favorite running
routes.
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Run with a partner.
Run in familiar areas. In
unfamiliar areas, contact a local
RRCA club or running store. Know
where telephones, open businesses
and stores are located. Alter your
route pattern.
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Always stay alert. The more aware
you are, the less vulnerable you are.
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Avoid unpopulated areas,
deserted streets and overgrown trails.
Especially avoid unlit areas at night.
Run clear of parked cars or bushes.
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Carry identification or write
your name, phone number and blood
type on the inside sole of your
running shoe. Include any medical
information. Don't wear jewelry.
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Ignore verbal harassment.
Use discretion in acknowledging
strangers. Look directly at others and
be observant, but keep your distance
and keep moving.
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Run against traffic so you can
observe approaching automobiles.
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Wear reflective material if you
must run before dawn or after dark.
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Use your intuition about a
person or an area. React to your
intuition; avoid
an area or person if you feel unsure.
m
Practice memorizing license tags
or identifying characteristics of
strangers.
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Carry a whistle or noisemaker.
CALL THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY if something happens to you
or someone else, or if you notice
anything out of the ordinary.
Knoxville Track Club
2010
KTC Officers
PRESIDENT
Ed Leaver
755-4092
VICE PRESIDENT
Chris Harper
660-6680
TREASURER
Sandra Hogan
368-0199
SECRETARY
Emily Bolling
406-5845
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Kristy Altman
805-2008
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Shanna Jestice
789-7249
Committees
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Ed Leaver, Will Skelton, Ron McElhaney,
Sandra Hogan, Chris Harper, Kristy
Altman
LONG DISTANCE COMMITTEE
Kristy Altman - chair, Bob Adams, Emily
Bolling, Eric Branch, Ken Childs, Randy
Kenner, Ed Leaver, John LeCroy, Ron
McElhaney, Lindsey Sellmer, Felon Wilson, Mike Wortley
TRACK MEET MANAGEMENT
Marty Sonnenfeldt, Stanley Underwood,
Bob Neff, Charles Oliver, Joyce Hunter,
Steve Luper
TRAIL COMMITTEE
Michael deLisle, Susan Donnelly, Laura
Gearhiser, Bobby Glenn, Nicole Howe,
Jack Kilislian, Tracy Rafferty, Kerry
Trammell , Dwayne VanHoose
2010 KTC
Board of Directors
Brad Adams
966-0460
Jason Altman
805-2476
Kristy Altman
805-2008
Emily Bolling
406-5845
Eric Branch
851-9772
Ken Childs
693-8516
Jeff Colfer
539-6614
Patrick Gildea
300-2700
Chris Harper
660-6680
Sandra Hogan
368-0199
Bobby Holcombe
643-2840
Margie Kidd
216-8285
Mick Larrabee
806-8911
Ed Leaver
755-4092
Ron McElhaney
777-0409
David Morris
607-8717
Will Skelton
523-2272
Marty Sonnenfeldt
531-8053
Felon Wilson
670-1879
Volunteer
Coordinators
LONG DISTANCE RUNNING
Kristy Altman
805-2008
MEMBERSHIP
Ken St. Germain
450-9110
FOOTNOTES / WEBSITE
Michael deLisle
560-5193
VOLUNTEERS
Jill Bedford
531-7249
ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY
Chuck Dellinger
691-4751
YOUTH ATHLETICS
Marty Sonnenfeldt
406-4128
SOCIAL CHAIR
Pete Quinn
228-3799
THE STARTING LINE
Knoxville
Knoxville Track
Track Club
Club *
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FOOTNOTES *
* July
July // August
August 2010
2010 edition
edition
The Hammer of the Star
ter’s Pistol
Starter’s
Ed Leaver, KTC President
I
t is getting hot out there! We just
finished one of the hottest races of
each year, the Summer Solstice 8K.
A few people support that claim by their
post to their blogs following the race.
We have more hot ones to go: Carter
Mill 10k Splash, the Pigeon Forge Midnight 8k, and several Treadin’ Trodden
Trails races, just to name the KTC Races.
We really want to encourage you to run and train for
each of these races. However,
we don’t want you to suffer
from a heat injury.
There are three levels of
heat injury: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. It is important to
recognize these symptoms so you can
take action. We want you to take of
yourself and those running with you.
Heat Cramps
I find it hard to believe that there is a
runner out there that hasn’t experienced a
form of heat cramps. The symptoms to
watch for in heat cramps are muscle
cramps of the arms, legs or abdomen,
excessive sweating, and thirst. Does it
sound like the finish line at Summer
Solstice?
Heat Exhaustion
There is a list of twelve symptoms.
The first five symptoms that occur often
in heat exhaustion: (1) profuse sweating
with pale, moist, cool skin (2) headache
(3) weakness (4) dizziness (5) loss of
appetite. The others that may or may not
occur: heat cramps, nausea with or
without vomiting, chills (gooseflesh),
rapid breathing, tingling of hands and/
feet, confusion, and the urge to defecate.
Again, many times a runner will push
themselves to the point where they are
exhibiting these symptoms.
Heat Stroke
This is the most serious of the three
and must be considered a medical emergency. Cooling measures must be started
immediately and continued
through evacuation to a medical facility. The symptoms to
watch for: red (flushed), dry,
hot skin, headache, dizziness,
nausea (stomach pains), confusion, weakness, loss of consciousness, seizures, weak
and rapid pulse and breathing.
KTC is taking steps to watch for these
indicators and provide immediate response when they are present. There are
steps being taken to assign safety duties
to individual(s) at each race to help get 1st
responders there when an incident occurs. As you may have observed and
experienced at Summer Solstice, ample
water stations and a refreshing wet towel
at the end of the race are being provided.
dangerous heat,
will most likely extend your recovery
time and may reduce any gain you wish
to achieve.
Over twenty years ago, I became a
heat casualty after playing six rugby
matches in a tournament in San Antonio.
To this day, it seems like my personal
thermostat is broken and my body responds to the slightest increase of temperature. I wish each of you to avoid this
happening to you.
Again, organizers and planners are
taking steps to be alert to these indicators. Help us look out for your fellow
runners. Please take the first step by
adjusting your training, hydrating and
dressing to beat the heat.
www.ktc.org
The first step needs to start with each
individual runner, before the hammer
falls in the starter’s pistol.
Take advantage of what technology
offers today. The running industry has
improved the ways to replenish fluids
and ways to keep the body cool with
technical clothing with wicking fabrics.
Pay attention to the heat alerts or poor
air quality days. Train during cool periods of the day or even take your training
indoors. Adapt your training to allow
your body core temperature to cool down.
Please consider that pushing yourself in
Complete race results
Event photos
Race calendar
Bulletin board
Grand Prix standings
Links to other running sites
Marathon updates
...And much, much more!
From The Director’s Chair.....
A Sizzling Summer
of Racing
by Kristy Altman, KTC Managing Director
J
uly is here and in years past, things for
KTC have gotten quiet. We’ve helped
a few community groups with their
races but haven’t had a whole lot on our
schedule. That is all about to change in
2010!
demic scholarship for college tuition to a
local high school student. The race will
be a point to point race on Cherokee
Boulevard. With no turns, it is surely
going to be a fast mile course. And, since
this is the first year, records
will be set automatically!
By the time you read this,
we will have gotten past the
Both events are on the
Pilot Fireball Moonlite Classic
Team Competition and Indi5K and we’ll be nearing the
vidual Grand Prix schedules.
Carter Mill 10K. Instead of a
Remember, to qualify for an
nice break after Carter
individual Grand Prix
Mill, you have the
award, you must be a
chance to run two new
current KTC member
“THERE’S A
events before we head
and you must voluninto the fall schedule. BIG DIFFERENCE” teer for at least 3 races
in 2010. Registration
Years ago, there was a well-known
is open for both events.
race called the Pigeon Forge Midnight
8K. Aptly named, it takes place in Pigeon
We’ve had a great year so far. NumForge at Midnight. It was a very popular
bers for races are up and we are learning
race for many years and just sort of fell
something new with each event. KTC is
off the radar. Luckily for KTC, we found
very fortunate to have so many dedicated
the original Race Directors and they’ve
Volunteer Race Directors. They have
agreed to revive it this year. David
been outstanding so far this year and I
Morris and Arnold Foster along with
trust that the 2nd half of the year will be as
new Race Director Caroline Lamar will
great as the first half to this year.
be heating up the summer schedule with
this race on July 31. All pre-race activiI am continually grateful and amazed
ties will take place at the Holiday Inn
by your willingness to help out. We’ve
Hotel and Convention Center and the
been utilizing our online email system to
Sevier County Bank parking lot on July
send regular updates with upcoming races
31. Participants will line up around 11:50
and volunteer needs and the response has
pm and we’ll get started at midnight!
been overwhelming. We are seeing a lot
This race has a wheelchair division too.
of new faces out there and I look forward
It is a super fast, super flat course and we
to those folks taking more active roles in
anticipate a great crowd.
the KTC community. If you’ve never
volunteered then I highly suggest coming
After that, you’ll have a few weeks to
out for a race or two. As a participant,
really work on your speed in preparation
you only see one side of the event and
for the 1st Hal Canfield Memorial Mile.
even though you think you have an idea
Set to take place on Monday, September
of how things work – you will be totally
6 (Labor Day), at 8:30 am, this race will
surprised to see the other side of a race.
be memorable. Named in honor of one of
And, we reward you for volunteering
our founders, Hal Canfield, the proceeds
with our KTC coupons. They are worth
will go to the Hal Canfield Endowment
$5 and can be used toward entry fees to
Scholarship Fund which provides an acaKTC races (excluding the Covenant Health
Knoxville Marathon) anytime. Coupons
never expire and you can use them one at
a time or all at once. Potentially, you
would never have to pay for a race again.
And remember, you can volunteer and
run a race. We always need help before,
during, and after each event. It is a great
way to give back to our community, meet
new people, and score some coupons to
help offset the cost of racing. Volunteering is a win-win situation for everyone!
See you on the roads! Remember
your sunscreen and your water – it is
going to be a hot one.
Kristy
Healthy living, healthy community
– one step at a time.
SPEEDING
ALLOWED
in fact, it , s
encouraged!
UT Track
Tuesdays 5:30
ALL
RUNNERS
INVITED
INSIDE STUFF
Michael deLisle, FOOTNOTES Editor
Hats Off to All Y’all
t the halfway point of 2010, I
thought it appropriate to salute a
few folks in the running community for jobs well done. Any time a list
like this is assembled, there’s always the
risk that someone equally deserving—or
even more so—might be omitted. If I
have, please accept my apology and understand that the brain of a sixty-year old
retains a bit less than it once did.
A
place finish at San Diego and it’s clear Jon
had an amazing spring.
At the top of this list, let’s take our hats
off to Jon Lawler. Always a stalwart
competitor (and generous KTC sponsor), he’s taken it to another level. This
spring, in training for the San Diego 100
miler (see page 21-22), Jon revisited the
Appalachian Trail from Davenport Gap
to Fontana Lake, a seventy-plus mile
stretch of grueling trail. Jon formerly
held the record for traversing this section
of the AT, only to watch upstart Bob
Adams snag back the record in 2009.
Now it might be safe to say the record
will stay in Jon’s hands for the foreseeable future, as on May 15 he covered the
distance in fifteen hours, fifty seven minutes, more than an HOUR better than the
previous record (which was outstanding
in its own right!) Combine this marvelous performance with his exemplary third
Congratulations also go out to the
youngest Altman, Jackson, whose first
birthday was celebrated just before this
magazine went to press. Watch out for
that young’un as a potential soccer and
road racing phenom.
Hats off also to Eric Branch, who with
the estimable assistance of the lovely
Karen Lacey, pulled off the Fireball Classic without a hitch on July 3. In addition
to arranging outstanding weather, the
registration and results ran more smoothly
than in any time in recent memory.
Great performance, too, by Team
Health Shoppe, whose women’s team
was top women’s team overall at the
Keys Relay, while the men’s masters
team was top masters and sixth overall.
Excellent KTC road race showings
over the past few months included Kayla
Matrunick’s return from lingering injuries to notch a smashing victory at Fireball, Mary Beth Cates’ strong win at
Summer Solstice, and Emily Chaney’s
powerful performance at EXPO. Also
running strong at EXPO were Eric Bell,
Brad Adams, and Daniel Julian, while
Ethan Coffey, Jason Altman, and Brent
Johnson went 1-2-3 at Solstice.
Unexpectedly strong Grand Prix
showings have been lodged so far this
season by Becky Tener, who has streaked
to the top of the women’s division with
consistently strong races in the grandmasters division, and Doug Young, holding tough in third place after Fireball.
In KTC’s Treadin’ Trodden Trails
Offroad Running Series, five runners
head for the finish line with only four top
prizes available. Carl Epley holds a
commanding lead in the men’s Open
division (39 and under), with two overall
wins and no finish below fourth. Men’s
masters leader David Haas has been top
masters finisher in each of the four races.
Women’s masters leader Laura Gearhiser
stormed to the top of the charts from the
outset and has a huge lead over her
competition. Only the women’s Open
division remains close, with last year’s
winner Allison Lee holding a scant five
point lead over Leah Jones. The top four
will earn free entry and hotel
accomodations to Big South Fork.
Kudos also go out to Marty
Sonnenfeldt, Shane Begnaud, and their
terrific staff of site directors and volunteers, who have led KTC’s stellar Youth
Athletics Program to another great summer, and Bobby Holcombe, who is again
directing the cross country camp.
It’s through the efforts of these and
others that KTC continues to be one of
the most outstanding clubs in the nation.
IF YOU AREN’T A REGULAR VISITOR TO THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB WEBSITE www.ktc.org - YOU’RE MISSING OUT ON THE MOST COMPLETE AND UP TO DATE
RUNNING INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN THEAREA
Complete race results, usually within 48 hours, top to bottom in every
age group and Clydesdales, not just the award winners
Inside information on the officers and board of directors of KTC
Group runs, social happenings, upcoming parties and events
Links to dozens of interesting running web sites nationwide
Race schedules, interviews, trail running, training tips, you name it!
volunteer perspective
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by Jill Bedford, KTC Volunteer Coordinator
Get Connected:
Volunteer
H
ave you volunteered at least five
times for KTC since last August?
If so, I have great news for you!
The KTC picnic is August 29 and we
acknowledge the volunteers who have
spent many hours helping the Knoxville
Track Club with races and other running
related events, including road clean-up.
If you have or are close to five events you
have volunteered, let me know because
KTC would like to thank you. KTC has
a small token of appreciation for you that
will be given at the KTC picnic. Just send
an e-mail to jillbedford@gmail.com or
call me at 865-622-7213. I will need to
know your shirt size and how many
times you have volunteered. Please let
me know by July 31st.
Feel free to contact me anytime if you
would like to volunteer at a future KTC
race. I am so grateful for so many willing
volunteers. It makes me so glad to live in
this kind and generous city with such an
active track club. Fitness is so core to
your whole life falling into place.
Everything we do is all connected.
I ran a trail race this past Sunday. I
found myself amazed at how lush the
foliage was all on its own on the side of
this mountain, not being tended to my
any human. I thought of the few plants
on my porch, being tended to by me and
they did not look like the greenery growing wild on this hillside. All lush and
healthy. I find these races to be somewhat spiritual for me. It seems extremely
apparent to me that there is something
out there, a higher power, that takes care
that all living things. Or it may be the high
humidity and strenuous exercise that has
me in this train of thought. It seems that
if these plants survive and thrive out here
in the “wilderness” then whatever problems I face will work out and I will
survive and thrive too. The plants I care
for on my front porch do not fare as well
as the foliage on this hillside. Whatever
it is, I get more out of the run than just
running. I clear my head so to speak. A
clear head can make more reasoned out
decisions.
Again, everything is connected, I think.
I wouldn’t have developed the fitness I
have without running and the group
support of the KTC races and group
runs.
I am proud to be a part of Knoxville’s
running community with it’s strong
volunteerism. It speaks to the integrity
that runners develop. Our road races
would not be possible without the generosity of the volunteer’s time and energy.
It is with much pleasure that I put
together the volunteer appreciation
awards at the KTC picnic. All the hard
work and time that those volunteers put
in should be acknowledged. Without our
precious volunteers all the races would
be unmarked, without water, the time
would be based on what your own watch
said, etc. Not happy.
When you can, be sure to thank the
volunteers for being out on the course for
you. Encouragement works on both
ends. How many times have you felt
yourself inspired by the cheering volunteers? How many times have you found
yourself running a little faster since the
volunteers were there? Maybe showing
off a little. Whatever the reason, it increases the pace a little and makes for a
better race for you. And for the volunteers, who stand in the heat and cold, in
the sun and the rain, sometimes for hours
at a time. They do this because volunteering is the right thing to do. Giving
back is part of balanced living. Many
volunteers who have never run before
will try a 5k for the first time after
volunteering at another race. What a
great way to have the rest of your family
get running fever along with you.
Upcoming races are the Pilot Fireball
Classic 5k on July 3. The race director is
Eric Branch. If you can volunteer at this
event e-mail Eric at ecbranch@gmail.com
or call him at 865-850-9486. Next is the
Carter Mill 10k on July 10. Race director
is Joe Jackson. To help at this race,
contact Joe at jjackson@tedrussell.com
or call him at 865-719-4098. Also in July
is the Pigeon Forge Midnight 8k on July
31. The race directors are David Morris
and Caroline Lamar. They can be reached
at smokymtnhiker@aol.com or
carolinelamar@hotmail.com or call David
at 865-607-8717 or Caroline at 865-6844771.
Look forward to seeing you out at the
races and out on our beautiful trails,
roads, and greenways. Happy running!
VOLUNTEERS!
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WITH CLUB EVENTS
Call Jill Bedford * 622-7213
There will once again be a multi-tiered award system of valuable KTC gear given to those who worked
either a minimum of five or a minimum of twelve events. Qualifying events include road races, track
meets, adopt-a-highway, Treadin’ Trodden Trails Series races and youth athletics program events.
by Bob Godwin
THAT’S THE BRAKES
I
know most of us get excited by going
fast, cruising along at a brisk pace,
flying downhill after sweating up the
other side and plain old speed.
As I age I am less thrilled, but still
enjoy a brisk pace.
But wait! There’s more (as they say
on TV). Eventually you must stop, and
you can’t always count on enough road to
slow down on your own.
The rest of the story (as they say on
the radio) is brakes in all their various
permutations.
The earliest brakes you used as a
child, I suspect, were your shoe soles.
Dragging them—and yelling—on the first
unexpected downhill worked to a greater
or lesser degree. But I also bet that your
bike had a “coaster” brake located within
your rear hub. You pushed backwards
on your pedals to activate the internal
mechanism which worked
quite well when mastered, and
was nicely protected from the
elements when you rode
through a puddle or left your
bike out in the rain. City bikes
are frequently equipped with
the same type of brakes for
the same reasons.
When you graduated to bigger, faster
bikes, you typically slowed and stopped
them with caliper brakes operated by
hand levers. Mounted on both wheels,
they clamped the rims with rubber pads,
and you quickly learned that too much
pressure on the front wheel led to instability and poor handling. In my experience, the head over the front of the bike
from injudicious use of the front brake, is
apocryphal, much like the proverbial slip
and fall on a banana peel. In other words,
it is much cited, but rarely, if ever seen.
brakes using your existing levers and
cables.
I owned a Lotus Élan +2 for thirteen
years. It was a classic English sports car:
light, responsive, quick...and EQUIPPED
WITH DISC BRAKES ALL AROUND.
Such brakes were de regueur for sports
cars as discs are considered more efficient, resistant to fade and quick to recover from immersion in water (excellent
for Baptists, right?)
The catalogue offers a commuter bike
with a front disc for $499.99 and perhaps
eighteen additional road and mountain
bikes using discs on at least one wheel.
Interestingly, their priciest racing bikes
still come equipped with traditional brakes.
As metallurgy and engineering advanced, these desirable attributes led to
disc systems for bicycles. The market
for mountain bikes remains huge, though
interest in road bikes has rebounded in
recent years. Some of the earliest use of
bicycle disc brakes was on competition
mountain bikes where there were long
and steep descents.
Disc systems range from single mechanical cables to six piston hydraulic set
ups. Discs are commonly
vented and usually of stainless steel, but high end systems may use titanium or
aluminum for their light
weight.
These systems have
spread to ordinary road bikes,
but do not ordinarily appear on children’s
bikes due to their vulnerability to getting
bent.
If you’re in the market for a new bike,
try both systems and see if you enjoy the
claimed efficiency and ability to modulate
application. Most importantly, ask your
bike shop owner/mechanic for his opinion on reliability, serviceability, access to
parts, and the like.
KTC and the
Footnotes editorial
staff wish to
congratulate our longest running columnist,
Bob Godwin, on the
recent publication of
his first novel, Alias
Baby Girl, now on sale
through Amazon.com
I have talked to two riders who have
disc brakes and they love them.
Reference to the most recent Performance Bicycle catalogue lists several systems ranging from a top price of $372.99
each for front and rear hydraulic brakes,
to a low of $64.99 each for mechanical
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by Mick Larrabee, P.T.
LET’S SQUAT!
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hat’s right; I said it – “Let’s Squat!”
OK, so you think squats are bad
for the knees and the back. Well
then you don’t know squat about squats.
This is one exercise that can benefit
almost every muscle in your body…if
you do them correctly and safely. Of
course there are some people that shouldn’t
load their squats with extra resistance
(weight); but nearly everyone squats
everyday to sit down at the table, to get
into your car, to go to the toilet, etc. It’s
always advisable to consult with your
physician (or other qualified practitioner)
before starting a new exercise
program…but it may be time for you to
find out why the squat is hailed as the
king of all exercises.
But why should a runner squat? Because it is the single best exercise that will
strengthen the muscles needed for efficient running (quads, glutes, hamstrings,
abdominals, and lower back muscles).
And, with the triple extension of the
ankle!knee!hip pushing into the ground,
it’s extremely functional in nature. The
legs may be moving the body, but it takes
a stable trunk and strong upper body to
provide a foundation in which the legs
can produce force. All of this in one
exercise – a perfect recipe for those
runners with limited time available for
“supplemental” work.
But won’t my butt get too big? Lots of
people squat without getting big glutes.
Fact is that gluteal development is more
often due to genetics, and nutrition, not
squats. If this myth was true then
everyone squatting would have big butts
and Sir Mix-A-Lot would be one happy
dude! If you squat for strength (lower
reps with heavier weight) your muscles
will not hypertrophy (get bigger) but
they will provide a more powerful pushoff into the ground to help your stride.
SQUATTING 101
Although the majority of weighted
squat exercises involve the use of barbells, other types of equipment can be
utilized to achieve similar results. For
example dumbbells can be substituted as can resistance bands, kettle bells,
weight vests, etc. Additionally, others
may prefer the Smith
Machine (a piece of
equipment used in
weight training that
consists of a barbell that
is fixed within steel
rails, allowing only vertical movement) which
is a very safe way to
squat for beginners.
One thing is for sure, if
you are to perform squats with additional
resistance always have a spotter…there
are few situations worse than when you’ve
reached the bottom of a squat and can’t
get back up (with no one around to lend
a hand).
not available place your hands on top of
your head (this maneuver is actually
called a “prisoner” squat). Stand with
your feet about shoulder-width apart,
toes facing forward but slightly out so
that the kneecap is roughly in line with 2nd
toe. Stick your butt out and keep you
lower back slightly arched. Brace your
abdominals (like you were about to get
punched in the gut). With the broomstick resting on your upper back/shoulders, stick your chest out so your shoulder blades go down and in toward each
other. Also, try and keep your tongue on
the roof of your mouth to facilitate the
neck stabilizers. Just prior to descending
breathe in and hold it. From this starting
position, sit down into a squat (begin by
flexing the hips and pushing them
backwards…think sitting down on toilet). Your trunk should lean forward a
little, but not so much that it causes your
back to slouch. Look forward, or slightly
upward, and focus on a single point.
Keep you feet flat and spread the weight
evenly. Do not let your knees collapse
inward. Descend as low as you can
without losing the arch in the back or
having your tail tuck in. Press through
your feet (heels) to return to starting
position.
¨ SQUAT-AND-PUSH: Align your
body in the same manner as above, while
holding a light weight (5-10lbs) close to
the body, just below
the chest. Using the
same motion as for
the BW squat, descend into a squat as
far as you can with
proper form. Push
your arms forward as
you descend, and pull
them in as you return
to starting position.
By adding the forward pushing motion
your center of gravity shifts forward,
causing the muscles in the back of your
body to work more, thus reinforcing
better posture during the squat.
¨ OVERHEAD BW SQUAT: Align
The following can be utilized as a
squat progression for beginners looking
to tap into this wonderful exercise.
¨ BODY WEIGHT (BW) SQUAT:
This can be performed with a broomstick
(or dowel) to simulate a barbell…if one is
your body to do the squat with arms
extended overhead, wider than shoulderwidth, forming a “Y” shape. You may
want to hold broomstick to help with
form. With your arms overhead descend
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into a squat. Try not to let your trunk lean
forward > 30° past vertical. Only descend as far as you can without allowing
your tail to tuck under. Press through
your feet to return to starting position.
During this maneuver more load is placed
on the upper body and core.
SINGLE LEG SQUAT: By
narrowing your base of support you
force your CNS to work much harder.
This is a fantastic exercise (easily one of
my all-time favorites) and closely mimics
the act of running while proper implementation improves muscle balance of
the legs. For this squat you need to stand
on one leg – hence the name! Maintain an
upright posture and do not lock out the
supporting leg. Keeping your head up
and chest out, bend your free-hanging leg
behind you and slowly descend into a
squat position as low as your balance
allows. Press through your foot to return
to starting position and repeat before
switching legs. Another version of this is
called the “pistol squat” in which the nonweight bearing leg is extended out in front
of you parallel to the floor.
¨
BARBELL BACK SQUAT: For
this lift it is advisable to use a squat rack
(with the rack at a height so that you can
remove and replace the bar without having to go up on tip toes). Stand in the rack
and position yourself under the bar so
that it rests across your trapezius muscle
¨
(upper back). Press through your feet to
unrack the barbell and step back 3-4ft.
Stand with feet approximately shoulder
width apart, and perform the same sequence as with the BW squat. Perform
prescribed number of reps and then replace the bar on the rack.
¨ FRONT SQUAT: You likely will
not be able to use as much weight with
this exercise, but you will improve your
posture…and I believe it’s an easier/safer
version for those unsure about their back
squat. Stand in the squat rack in front of
a barbell set at chest height. Grasp the
bar with a grip slightly wider than shoulder width. Rotate the arms such that the
bar can be evenly placed to the front of the
shoulders. Lift the elbows up and forward (upper arm should be parallel, or as
close as possible, to the floor). Lift the
bar off the rack, step backward, get your
balance and prepare for lift. It is critical
to maintain a flat back and high elbow
position. Keep the hips directly under the
bar. Descend as far as you are comfortable and can control. Press through feet
to stand upright at starting position.
¨ OVERHEAD SQUAT PRESS:
Assume the same stance as with the back
squat. Descend just as you would for the
back squat, but press the bar overhead as
you do (should feel like the bar is pushing
you down into the floor). Lower yourself
only to the point before your tail tucks in.
Maintain the barbell overhead as you
press through your feet and return to
starting position. Lower the bar back
down to the original position (across the
trapezius). This very dynamic movement forces the entire body to work
much harder, but needs to be avoided if
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¨ SPLIT SQUAT: Also known as a
static lunge, this exercise places more
load onto one leg and thus forces the CNS
to work harder at stabilizing. Assume a
“staggered” stance with one leg forward
and the barbell resting on your trapezius.
The majority of weight should be on the
lead leg, while the back leg helps to
balance. Squat down with most of the
weight on the front leg making sure that
the trunk stays vertical and that the knee
doesn’t go in front of the toes. Repeat for
desired number of reps and then switch
legs. Another variation of this squat is
often called “Bulgarian squat” in which
the rear foot is elevated off the ground
(for example toes on a bench). Both of
these exercises can be a great entry point
for the single leg squat progressions.
So, there you have it. You’ve just
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that will provide an excellent foundation
for the power required to run fast. You
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Social
Happy-nings
by Pete Quinn, KTC Social Gadfly
social HAPPY N INGS
S
ummer hangs on us like a sweat
soaked T from the Summer Solstice. Our hearts pound heavy in
the heat as we churn out our tortured
miles. Life and gravity push us on even
though air condition and cool drinks push
us back. Summer is here and your social
director has not given in to the heat.
But first the Spring has sprung and left
us with a few social memories. Our good
friends at the Runners Market Farragut
had the Sports Animal radio show broadcast live from their facilities. However a
few misplaced people showed up to help
celebrate, mostly from the WeNRs
downtown running group. They heard
tell of such places as Farragut where the
streets were paved and nobody walked
anywhere and cars roamed freely.
The good folks at the Runners Market
Farragut could not have been nicer in
easing the fears of the short term transplants. Making the WeNRs feel as
welcome as a MoNR. Speaking of which,
each group is still meeting and growing
strong. The Monday Night Runners,
MoNRs, meet at 5:30 every Monday
night at the Runners Market Farragut,
Campbell Station Road. The Wednesday
Night Runners, WeNRs, meet 5:30 every Wednesday night at the Runners
Market Bearden, Kingston Pike. We are
not going to run by your house, drag you
out and make you run with us. You have
to do that on your own.
Also we celebrate a couple of WeNRs
having their nuptials held. Congrats to
Angela and Greg as they run together for
life. This will be the Second WeNR
wedding in as many years.
The Tweeners as we call them meet at
the UT Track on Tuesday night for speed
work outs. They are a bit more hard core
but just as social. Plus for those of you
training for the long run, avoid them.
NAW go ahead get your endurance
together and head out to the track.
Alright so the spring wasn’t filled
with social events. We need to get rid
or our social chair and get someone
else in that position. I vote YEA! Until
then we have a couple of fun summer
events planned. Like a PIZZA run,
Wednesday July 14th. We will start
and finish at Barleys in the Old City
(Knoxville that is). Nice little jog
through the byways of downtown
and then finish with pizza provided
by the KTC and beverages provided
by you.
You want more! Of course you do.
That is okay because we have more.
Smokies Game Skybox! We will have
a KTC skybox solely for KTC members, there will be a slight charge of $5
per person to help offset some of the
cost but what a great way to spend a
Sunday afternoon in the cool of Smokey
Stadium. More info will be on the
website.
Late summer and fall kick off the
start of cool runnings and the social
calendar, beginning with the Volunteer picnic in August. Then follows
the classic fall race season, concluding
with the Autumnfest mimosa party
and the KTC annual Christmas Party
and Dirty Santa.
So as we knock off the sweat and toil
of the long hot summer, cooling our
heels in the sands of a beachy life, we can
look forward to another half of the year.
The last half marked with fun social
events from the KTC. Hold onto your
running shorts as we take off on the last
half of 2010.
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KTC BOARD
OF
DIRECTORS
Minutes of April 26, 2010
Meeting
T
he April meeting of the Knoxville
Track Club Board of Directors
was held on April 26, 2010 at 7 pm
at the Parks and Recreation Building on
Sutherland Avenue. President Ed Leaver
called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm. In
attendance along with Ed Leaver were
Bobby Holcombe, Ken Childs, Chris
Harper, Margie Kidd, Sandra Hogan,
Jeff Colfer, Felon Wilson, Brad Adams,
and Emily Bolling. Guests included
Kristy Altman, Jason Altman, and
Shanna Justice.
Approval
of
Minutes:
The minutes of the March 8th meeting
were unanimously approved as written.
Treasurer’s
Report—Sandra
Hogan: The monthly financial report
was submitted and summarized by
Sandra Hogan. Sandra is exploring
options to streamline the Knoxville
Track Club accounts.
Regular Reports
Marathon
Director—Jason
Altman: Jason Altman reported final
numbers for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon. Registration for 2010
was up 12% over 2009. Actual finishers
were as follows: 530(full) 1838(half)
409(relay) 1466(5k) and 930(kids run).
Island Home won best neighborhood.
Fittest Company results are being tabulated and will be posted online. Jason is
also tabulating the Fittest School results. Potential date for the 2011 marathon is April 3rd.
Managing
Director—Kristy
Altman: The Knoxville Track Club now
COVENANT HEALTH
KNOXVILLE MARATHON
COVENANT HEALTH EXTENDS MARATHON
SPONSORSHIP THREE MORE YEARS
C
ovenant Health will continue its
support of East Tennessee’s largest road race by sponsoring the
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon for
the next three years, officials announced
recently. Covenant Health has been the
presenting sponsor of the marathon since
the inaugural event in 2005.
“We are very pleased to continue our
sponsorship of an event that promotes
individual fitness among children and
adults and a healthier community overall,” said Tony Spezia, president and CEO
of Covenant Health. “As East Tennessee’s
largest health system, Covenant Health is
committed to providing programs to improve the health and quality of life in East
Tennessee, and our marathon sponsorship
supports this mission.”
The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon is the annual weekend-long event
held in early spring with a health and
fitness expo and five different running
events: a 26.2-mile marathon, 13.1-mile
half-marathon, four-person marathon
relay, 5K run and one-mile fun run for
children 12 and under. The race course
showcases many of Knoxville’s scenic
neighborhoods, and as the largest competitive road race in East Tennessee, the
event brings tourist dollars to the community.
Participation in the Covenant Health
Knoxville Marathon over six years has
doubled, growing from 2,900 total registered runners in 2005 to nearly 6,000
this year.
“We’ve heard and witnessed dozens
of fantastic stories about how the marathon has motivated people to start exercising and to improve their health,” Spezia
said. “These stories and the increase in
participation among runners and walkers
of all ages and fitness levels demonstrate
the marathon’s success in bringing about
positive change and better health in our
community.”
The Knoxville Track Club is excited to
be working with Covenant Health again
to present three more
years of world-class
marathons, according to
Jason Altman, executive
director of the marathon.
“It’s great news that
Covenant Health has
signed on to continue to
support this important event, and it demonstrates a genuine commitment to the
community at large and to the local sport
of running,” said Altman. “Covenant
Health’s sponsorship experience and dedication to community wellness bring additional value to the event.”
As a premier event organized by the
KTC, marathon proceeds benefit KTC
youth track and field development programs. With Covenant Health’s new
three-year sponsorship agreement, a
portion of the proceeds also will go to
support the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation
Center’s Innovative Recreation Cooperative (IRC). IRC encourages people
with disabilities to pursue leisure and
sports activities including handcycling,
which is one of the races included in the
marathon.
In addition to serving as the title sponsor, Covenant Health physicians, therapists, exercise trainers and sports medicine experts provide a host of services
and programs throughout the year to
help people train and prepare for long
distance runs.
Covenant Health fitness expert and
Olympic runner Missy Kane coaches a
team of race participants to victory each
year and participates in KTC Saturday
morning training runs open to the public.
Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center
staff provide special training classes for
beginners as well as experienced runners. Covenant Therapy
Centers staff offer a
runner’s evaluation
screening, provide finish-line first aid care and
therapeutic stretching
services and offer free
post-race injury clinics
in four counties to assess post-race pain or problems.
A signature feature of the Covenant
Health Knoxville Marathon is the exciting
finish on the 50-yard-line inside the University of Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium,
where runners are broadcast over the
stadium’s JumboTron as they cross the
finish line.
Altman said that the City of Knoxville
and University of Tennessee are important partners in the event and contribute
greatly to the event’s success.
“I look forward to working with Covenant Health, the City of Knoxville and
University of Tennessee to continue to
enhance and grow the marathon,” Altman
said. “We want Knoxville to be the fittest
city in Tennessee, and with a sponsorship commitment in place for three more
years, the Covenant Health Knoxville
Marathon is a huge step in that direction.”
Online registration for the 2011 event
will open on August 1 for the adult races.
Registration for the Covenant Kids Run
will open later in the fall.
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KTC SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Race Sponsorships
Most KTC sponsorship packages are race specific. Race sponsorship and
co-sponsorship packages are typically negotiated on a case-by-case basis
and may include the sponsor’s logo on the race t-shirt, annual KTC race
calendar, KTC sponsors logo page in “Footnotes” Magazine, the race entry
form and all race advertising and correspondence as well as complimentary
ads in “Footnotes” magazine. Race sponsorship packages generally range
from $1,000 to $10,000 depending upon the size and prominence of the
race in question. Co-sponsorship packages generally range from $500 to
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A limited number of general Knoxville Track Club sponsorship opportunities
are available and would include a customized package of KTC benefits
commensurate with the sponsorship value. General sponsorship packages
normally range from $5,000 to $25,000 and may consist of any combination
of cash, product and/or in-kind servi ces.
For more information on these or any other Knoxville Track Club promotional
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healthy living, healthy community - one step at a time
BONE DOC 411
Dr. Brantley Burns, Orthopaedic Surgeon, KTC Member
NASCAR and Numbness
weird wrist positions. Again, we must
disqualify this choice as unlikely. We’re
on a roll now.
I
s it really fair to critique the new
Runner’s World “Ask the Sports Doc”
blogger, William Roberts, M.D.? Sure
it is, and fun too, so let’s start right now!
Recent blogger, Yvette, wants to know
why her hands go numb on runs over 20
miles. Are you serious? They go numb
because that is a sign of impending collapse, death, and even worse things.
Dr. Roberts mentions hand swelling
as a likely cause and, well, okay that is an
easy answer, probably true to a degree,
and indisputable. My hands do swell
some on long, hot runs, but they swell a
lot more on long hikes. Anyway, let’s
respect him and allow that answer.
His next thought is Raynaud’s syndrome, a relatively unusual condition
where the small blood vessels in the hand
and fingers close down (constrict). Pain
is the usual symptom of decreased oxygen and blood
flow, like having a heart attack in the hand. Maybe it
could cause numbness too, I
guess, and Yvette is probably
a woman, a more likely victim of Raynaud’s. But it is
cold, not heat, that is a common stimulus for a Raynaud’s
attack, and I doubt Yvette gets very cold
in her 20th mile. So no, we simply cannot
accept this answer. I like this debunking,
don’t you?
The sports doc then mentions carpal
tunnel syndrome (CTS), which again is
more common in women. As the doc
correctly notes, it is often extreme wrist
positions (way up or down) that are
associated with CTS. I have seen a lot of
awkward running styles, but never with
His final thought is hyponatremia (low
sodium), which essentially occurs when our body’s sodium
is diluted after drinking too
much water. Okay, not wanting to kill anybody, I will
admit that low sodium could
happen. It is just so unlikely.
Most of us have a rough time
drinking enough, what with
the sloshing, gasping, and slowing involved while drinking. While in vogue
these days, hyponatremia cannot be allowed in our list of hand numbness causes,
unless it is last on a list of 300 things.
The commenters are not much better,
understandably, even though some of
them are doctors. One mentions pinched
blood vessels in the elbow (does not
happen - the funny bone, actually a nerve,
maybe, but not blood vessels). One reader
mentions hands going numb while cycling, and this is common but
is due to the direct pressure
of the handlebar on the palmar nerves and has no relation to our Yvette. Not even
partial credit for this answer.
A particularly passionate
doctor reader mentions thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)
as a cause of hand numbness in runners,
due to the way we “hike” our shoulders
up. This doc is obviously anatomically
challenged, because shoulder elevation
exercises are a treatment for, not a cause
of TOS, which in some forms occurs as
droopy shoulders and weak muscles allow the arm weight to pull and stretch
arteries and nerves downward over the
uppermost ribcage, possibly causing
numbness. Sorry, I reject this possibility
also. We all hike our shoulders up to
breathe in, and maintain balance. But if
you run with your arms just hanging and
flopping around, then stop running and
climb back aboard that short bus. You are
embarrassing the rest of us.
I have had right hand
numbness on some long runs
and noticed that if I just tuck
my chin in and tilt my head
forward for maybe 10 seconds, the numbness goes
away. What I have is a
pinched nerve in my neck,
especially common in males, and bending
the neck forward takes the pressure off
the inflamed nerves, relieving the numbness. Naturally, I will allow this explanation. Only persistent numbness warrants
a visit to see me and even then we should
be able to cure you without surgery.
Yvette worries about being unable to
open her gel packets with numb hands.
Look, get a friend to meet you at 20 miles,
ask them to open said gel pack into their
mouth, and just momma bird it back to
you. Problem solved!
Seriously, this HAS been fun, but if
your hands go numb while running—
change something. Shake your arms and
hands, raise and lower them, move your
neck all around, stretch backwards and
forwards. The numbness will go away.
Besides, arms aren’t important in running
except for balance, are they? When you
get thirsty running, ask one of those treehugging volunteers to pour the water into
your mouth for you. Have them replace
your sweatband while they’re at it. What
about fresh shoes, or sunglass bug removal, or a spittle wipe, or a Gu squeeze?
C’mon, why should only NASCAR have
pit stops?
So don’t believe everything in those
crazy doctor advice columns. And be
careful out there…
Getting Back
On Track
By Dusty Miller
L
ast month marked the end of an era
shoe you should be wearing. Shoes manufor me. I have spent the last ten
factured today are pretty advanced, but
years wearing one, and only one
many people have issues with overrunning shoe; the Adidas
pronation. The manufacBoston. For some reaturers such as Nike,
son, Adidas decided it
and Asics have
“ . . .never, under Adidas,
was time to pull the plug
their own dual-density
any circumstances, posting technology that
on this style. It had been
rumored for a while that
buy a running shoe can correct these issues,
they were going to shelf
drastically help preby its appearance and
the shoe I’ve put countvent injuries down the
or color...”
less miles on. However,
road. The guys at
it wasn’t until Runner’s
Runner’s Market can take
Market sent me a posta quick look at your feet
card declaring the end that it really sank
and know exactly which diin. Like any other fanatic, I called the
rection you need to take.
store and asked that they pull out all the
Bostons in my size and set them aside for
For those of you that think
me to stockpile for the future. The great
all shoes are the same; think
thing about the Boston is that Adidas
about this. When you pernever felt the need to tweak it. It drives
form any form of movement, you are
me crazy when I get into a shoe I like just
placing a large amount of strain on a
to have them make a minor adjustment
number of joints throughout your body.
and completely ruin it for me. I may be a
When you walk, your entire weight is
shoe snob, but I believe that runners
supported by your leg, which then mashould be pickier with their shoes than a
nipulates that weight over the various leg
baseball player is with his bat, or a golfer
joints. During the process of each step,
with his clubs.
pressure is dispersed through the ankle
and knee joints. Yes, your body is built to
As runners, it is absolutely essential
deal with this. Although, when you run
that we have proper running shoes. That
the pressure exerted through these joints
does not mean the most expensive, but
can be increased three fold, which makes
the best for us as individuals. Establishpicking the correct running shoes essening what running style you have and your
tial. When running, instead of carefully
foot shape should, in turn, tell you which
placing each foot down in sequence, you
BOARD MINUTES
Post Collegiate Fund- Chris
Harper / Ed Leaver: Two individuals
have applied for first deadline which was
March 1st.
has 1797 members. The referral program will continue to through the end of
the year. With so many events on the
calendar many volunteers are needed for
all races.
Volunteers-Bobby Holcombe :
Bobby is in need of volunteers for kids
mile on May 8th at UT.
Other Business
The next regular meeting of the Knoxville Track Club will be held on May 24,
tend to bounce more from one foot to the
other. At some stage in the movement
you are actually completely airborne, and
because of this extra motion, the strain is
placed upon your ankle and knee.
You should never, under any circumstance, buy a running shoe by its appearance or color. This may be hard to do, but
you really have to look at running shoes
like an insurance policy, and not a fashion
statement. You should think about it in
terms of coverage: is this a neutral or
stabile shoe? How is the forefoot cushioning? Does it fit my arch properly? You
should look at the shoe and ask yourself;
how it is going to keep you injury free and
on the roads? Most shoes do have a few
color options, but only then do you make
a color judgment.
I assure you that when you find that
shoe that fits your foot perfectly, has that
perfect ride, and not to mention prevents
injury, you will be happy
with your purchase. You
will not care what color or
logo it has. I was lucky to
have my foot-mate for ten
years, and after my stash
runs out I will have to go looking for a
suitable replacement. Although I will be
exposed to new flashy models, it is important that I don’t get sucked into their
shininess, and get the one that is best fit
for me. Best of luck.
Dusty Miller
Former UT track athlete
Certified Personal Trainer
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RRCA
TRAIL
RUNNING
SAFETY
by Michael deLisle
Yes, It’s Okay to Walk
M
idsummer Eve is almost upon
us, and so are the toughest and
most rewarding races in the
Treadin’ Trodden Trails Offorad Running Series. Gone are the joyous romps through grassy
fields and over soft, wooded
pathways. Remaining are five
hard-nosed, in-your-face,
singletrack quadbusters, guaranteed to get your attention
and leave you convinced that
you could have done no less
and still finished the race in a vertical
orientation.
Okay, so I exaggerate. At least for the
most part. They’re all quite runnable—
some more than others. While there is
possibly no more enjoyable six-mile
stretch of trail than the Grand Cove Loop
up at Big South Fork, in contrast there are
stretches of the Cumberland Trail that
will force the most intrepid trail runner to
slow to a hike.
That’s something most newbies and
many modestly experienced trailrunners
have a hard time accepting: that it’s okay,
even desirable and intelligent, to walk the
toughest uphills. To veteran ultrarunners,
it’s a given; even elite level ultra trailsters
understand that when slowing to
powerhike steep uphills, the muscles in
the legs get a much-deserved break from
the steady work required to continue
running for hours on end. Different
muscles are recruited for powerhiking,
and the net result is little time lost and
active recovery accomplished.
I learned this one hot day at Norris
while doing a lengthy loop with Jerry and
Betty Schohl. Late in the run, we had
descended the Lakeside Loop and were
slowly working our way up the relentless
western leg up from the lake. Halfway
up we were flagging, our parched tongues
wagging, footsteps stumbling in weariness. A short time later, Jerry
called to us from behind, saying he was going to slow down
and walk for a while. Betty
and I pushed on, probably feeling a touch of superiority since
we hadn’t been forced to walk.
When we reached the top, we
turned around, certain we had
time to wait (and rest). To our
astonishment, Jerry was barely ten steps
behind us. Not only had he lost very little
ground to us, during his walk he had
recovered; when we resumed running,
he charged off on freshened legs and left
us in the dust to absorb a lesson I would
not soon forget.
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Follow the rules of the road - travel
on the right and pass on the left.
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Don’t run down the middle of the
trail. Run to the right side to allow
others to pass safely.
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Don’t wear headphones – but if
you insist on going against this RRCA
safety guideline, keep the volume low
or only wear one headphone.
¨
If you are running an out-andback route on a trail, don’t just make
a sudden u-turn at your turn around
point. Stop, step to the right to allow
oncoming traffic the opportunity to
pass. If you are wearing headphones,
now is a good time to pop out an
earphone to make sure no one is
approaching. Ensure the trail is clear of
oncoming traffic (runners, cyclists, inline skaters, etc.) then make your uturn. Making a sudden u-turn without
looking over your shoulder is a good
way to get hit by an oncoming cyclist or
skater.
¨
Avoid running on trails in the
evening if they are not well lit and do
not have regular traffic.
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I suspect at least a few runners will be
forced to walk a step or two in the
upcoming weeks at TTT races. The tenmile course at Panther Creek State Park
is both scenic and challenging. The
course at Haw Ridge, while shorter at
seven-something, climbs the spine of the
ridge twice, and will revisit the hairraising twists and turns of the Roller
Coaster trail late in the race.
Then, on September 5, we present our
first ultramarathon as part of a one-loop
or two-loop option at Norris Dam State
Park. Racers can gallop (!) either 25k or
50k up and down the rolling hills to earn
their finish. Three weeks later, hundreds
will assemble at Big South Fork for
Bobby Glenn’s 17.5 mile masterpiece.
Finally, this year’s series will culminate
with the daunting 50k on the Cumberland
Trail on October 16, starting and finishing at Cove Lake State Park.
Please join us at these fine events.
Never run more than two abreast
if you are running in a group. Don’t
be a trail hog. While pedestrians
have the right of way on most trails,
the goal is to share the trails.
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Alert people when you are passing
them – don’t assume they are aware
of their surroundings. A simple “on
your left” warning will suffice.
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Be alert on blind curves.
Stop at stop signs if the trail
crosses a roadway. Don’t assume cars
on the road will stop for the trail
crossing.
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Be mindful of young children on
the trail – their movements can be
unpredictable. Slowing the pace a bit
when you pass small children on the
trail is a wise idea. Use this as an
opportunity to slow the pace then
pick up the tempo.
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Respect private property along
the trail.
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Don’t litter. If you can’t find a
trash can, carry your trash home.
¨
Get approval from local authorities before planning a race or training
event on your local multi-use trail.
GILDEA’s BRIEF CHAT
Patrick Gildea, elite American distance runner
Kristy Altman
More than Managing
T
his edition of the Footnotes Interview is with the KTCs own Managing Director, Kristy Altman. She,
being the second half of the Altman duo.
Kristy and I dive in to most things KTC,
and of course, there’s always the random, lets take this thing wherever I
choose to take it. This is my Q&A, and
well, simply, I do what I want. Let’s get
on with the show.
PG: So Kristy, thanks for taking time
to sit with me and chat a bit about what’s
going on in the world of the Knoxville
Track Club. I guess it’s been a little over
a year since you were appointed to the
position of the Executive Director for the
club. Your first event was Expo 2009,
correct?
KA: Actually, I had picked up Dogwood earlier in the year as a volunteer
Race Director since there was no one else
to do it. So, I was hired on April 1st and
directed Dogwood at the end of the
month. From there, I directed EXPO,
the Fast 40 Dash, and Autumnfest last
year. I am fortunate to have found some
great Race Directors for 2010 who bring
fresh eyes to our events and give our
participants a great race experience!
PG: A lot has gone on for you guys
over the last year; a new job, and an
addition to your family, in Jackson. How
has having a child changed your work
and training schedule?
KA: Everything has worked out really
well. This job has flexible hours and I
have work a lot of nights and weekends
because almost everyone involved with
KTC is a volunteer and I work around
their full-time, day jobs when we have
committee and race preparation metings.
Jackson started attending races almost as
soon as he was born and is comfortable
around a lot of people and at events. He
went to his first press conference for the
marathon when he was only 8 weeks old!
There was a serious lack of sleep from
July to December but I adjusted to sleeping in shifts and getting very little sleep
most nights. I have a great husband who
has been a tremendous help too. We
work our schedules so that
we can make meetings for
events and so that we can
run when we need to. Our
volunteers and Race Directors have been great
too. Since KTC doesn’t
have an office, I work
from home and they’ve all
been more than willing to
meet there when we need
to while Jackson naps.
Jackson loves the jogging
stroller so I’ve been really
fortunate that my training
hasn’t suffered. Between
the YMCA and being able
to push him outside, I haven’t really
missed any runs since he was born. Of
course I was nervous about my fitness
level after having a baby but my recovery
was really easy and quick and I did my
first race in October. I ran it only a
minute slower than my PR for that distance so I was really happy and that really
reinforced my excitement for training.
PG: That’s rather remarkable that you
were able to run just a minute slower
than your PR after having Jackson. Maybe
you’ll make a run at Paula Radcliffe’s
marathon world record someday...
You’ve brought so many new ideas and
races to the club. The I-40 mile, the
Cades Cove Loop race; what are some
other events that we can look forward to
in the future?
KA: We are reviving the Pigeon
Forge Midnight 8K. David Morris was
one of the original Race Directors and is
now on the KTC Board of Directors. He
was more than gracious in accepting my
pleas to bring it back. After that, we are
starting the first ever Hal Canfield Memorial Mile on Labor Day. The race will
be held on Cherokee Boulevard and is a
point to point race. All proceeds will go
to the Hal Canfield Scholarship Endowment Fund which is an academic scholarship for a local high school student for
college tuition. And, we picked up the
CrossKnox race as an official KTC event.
We are partnering with the City of Knoxville and the City of Knoxville Parks and
Recreation Department to organize and
execute this race in October. Special this
year, it will be a 10 Miler instead of a 15K
since the race will be held on 10.10.10.
We are going to have an 8 week training
program leading up to
CrossKnox and we are
hoping to build it into one
of our premier fall races.
I’m also working on a
couple other ideas but I
can’t give away all the secrets just yet!
PG: Awesome! I remember when I did that
race the first year. It was a
blast. Ruth’s Chris flipped
Kobe Beef burgers... You
are married to that guy
who is the race director
for that marathon that we
have in town here; he ONLY has to direct
one race. You have to oversee a number
of events. Do you ever tell him to sit back
and shut up?
KA: Ha! Not usually. I think most
people would be surprised at how much
planning goes into the marathon. It truly
is a year-round job. We play devil’s
advocate for each other. I throw out and
idea and he comes back with “What if?”
or “Why this way?” I do the same to him.
We learned a long time ago not to get our
feelings hurt and that we have each
other’s best interests in mind.
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BRIEF CHAT
PG: I didn’t really think so...One can’t
even imagine the amount of the work that
goes in to planning such an event like the
marathon. It’s definitely a year round
event, I’m sure. Sounds like y’all have a
great working relationship at home. I’m
sure that’s a huge benefit for both of you.
Now on to the part of the interview
where we jump all over the place... A
great run rarely happens without...
KA: These days, they are all great
runs. I’ve had some eye-opening experiences in the last couple of months that
have reminded me how precious life is
and to really enjoy every moment. Life is
too short for bad runs or bad days.
Seriously. Jason’s mom was in the
hospital for the most of May and part of
June and it gave us a shock back to reality
that we are lucky to be healthy. And, a
dear friend’s husband was in a terrible car
accident in April and he is now in a
wheelchair and only has a 10% chance to
walk again. I don’t have bad runs right
now because I am so thankful that I can
use my legs and I think about both of
them every time I run. I won’t say that
they are all fun runs but even on the worst
days, I tell myself to shut up and enjoy
being out there. We are all blessed with
whatever running ability we have and we
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should enjoy it and cherish it.
PG: Your first race was....
KA: Race for the Cure 2004
PG: When you were little, you wanted
to be...
KA: It changed a lot...veterinarian,
CEO of something, Bank Manager, Journalist/Writer...
PG: You eat, what, before a race...
KA: Brown sugar and maple oatmeal
and a fruit cup
PG: Craziest thing you’ve seen on a
run...
KA: I still think the guy at the Virginia
Beach Half in the pink speedo and black
bow tie was the craziest thing. He ran the
whole race that way. I just couldn’t
imagine it being fun or comfortable then
and I still can’t figure out why anyone
would run that way.
PG: Gatorade or Powerade? por que?
KA: Gatorade Endurance. I love it.
We buy the powder and it seems more
substantial than what you get in the bottle
when you can mix it yourself.
PG: Where do you see the KTC ten
years from now?
SCHEDULE OF KTC
GROUP RUNS
KA: On top of the world. Running is
the easiest and least expensive way to get
fit. Think about it. You really just need
a good pair of shoes and you are set.
There are all kinds of gadgets that we talk
ourselves into buying but we only need
shoes. Everyone can walk. Most of the
time, walkers want to become runners.
Even if they don’t, almost all of our races
are walker-friendly. I think that if we
keep providing quality events and programming, then we can get this entire
city moving. From there, we target the
state and then beyond. Marty has done
a great job getting schools involved with
YAP and Jason’s Kids Run numbers have
sky-rocketed in the last two years. Now,
we need to get the parents on board and
watch out. In 10 years, we are giving
back to the community through youth
programs, social runs, road and trail
races, training programs, and educational programming. All the things we do
now but on a much larger scale. The
KTC will be the model for track clubs and
community organizations around the
country and everyone will want to be just
like us.
Kristy, thank you for taking the time
out of your busy schedule; from being a
mom, a wife and a full time employee.
Thank you for some inspiring words in
this conversation. I think I speak for the
Club when I say, thank you for your hard
work determination and dedication to the
community. It doesn’t go unnoticed.
Happy trails, see you on the roads.
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MONDAYS: A group run takes place at the Runners Market location in Farragut, 623 N. Campbell Station Road. Similar in character to the long-standing Wednesday runs at the original location,
this is a social run, starting at 5:30 p.m., and will generally utilize the Grisgsby Chapel, Campbell Station and Parkside Greenways. For more information contact the shop at 671-4854 or email
elizcorbett@yahoo.com
TUESDAYS: Track workouts take place on Tuesday afternoons at 5:30 p.m. at the University of Tennessee’s Tom Black Track on Volunteer Boulevard and at the Farragut High School Track
at the corner of Kingston Pike and Campbell Station Road in Farragut. Several groups work out concurrently, some are quite fast with others a bit slower. This activity also includes long distance
track specific workouts for those involved in our long distance training program. Workouts are planned with each runner’s ability in mind. Coach Keith Gemeinhart orchestrates the traditional
workout activities; Ken Childs and Bobby Holcombe lead the long distance training program activity. For more information, check out trackworkouts.blogspot.com
WEDNESDAYS: A festive and relaxed group get-together occurs every Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. at Runners Market, 4443 Kingston Pike Avenue, Western Plaza. During Daylight
Savings Time, the run usually takes place on the Third Creek Greenway/Bike Trail. When darkness forces the courageous misfits off the bike trail, leaders generally head for the nearby Cherokee
Boulevard/Sequoyah Hills neighborhood for a comfortably paced run of 5-6 miles. Afterward, cool beverages and good company are shared at The Market. Also, on occasional Wednesdays,
this group plans a social activity/run elsewhere in the surrounding Knoxville community; see social activity calendar for updates. For more info, please contact Pete Quinn at social@ktc.org.
THURSDAYS: The Health Shoppe in Suburban Center hosts a run at 6:00 pm every Thursday. The group run will take place on the Jean Teague Greenway below West Hills YMCA. Question,
call Eddie Reymond at 693-4909.
SATURDAYS: Training runs for those preparing for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon and Half Marathon, as well as other long distance events, meet at various locations around Knoxville
for runs of increasing length during late fall and through the winter. For more information, contact training@knoxvillemarathon.com.
SUNDAYS: KTC also offers a group run on Sunday mornings. The group meets at the Earth Fare adjacent to the Third Creek Greenway. This location offers plenty of parking and various distances
to run along the Greenway and Neyland Drive. Whether you’re running only a few miles or training for a marathon, you’re likely to find someone in our group to keep you company. For more
information contact Dave Alderman at aldermands@charter.net.
KTC YOUTH ATHLETICS
Providing Opportunities for Fun, Fitness and
Athletic Excellence
The Youth Athletics Programs of the Knoxville Track Club are composed of a year round series of developmental / competitive / events and programs
serving 7,000 kids ages 5-18 each year. As part of the Knoxville Track Club the KTC Youth Athletics Program (YAP) has was established in 1965 and has
become one of the most successful programs of its kind in the US. In 2009 KTC Youth Athletic Events alone produced over $ 285,000 of local economic
impact to the Knoxville City / Knox County area. The programs and events of the Knoxville Track Club Youth Athletics Program are as follows:
1. Indoor Track and Field Program
(December - March) - This three month
program provides the only opportunity for kids
7-18 to participate in Indoor Track and Field.
Practices are held at the Knoxville Convention
Center and prepare youngsters for a series of
indoor track meets culminating in the prestigious Nike National Scholastic Invite.
2. KTC Indoor Track Classic (January) One of the South's premier indoor track meets
for Youth and High School aged athletes. 2009
saw over 1,000 athletes from 14 different
states compete in what was the largest high
school meet ever held ETSU’s mini dome. This
meet produced 39 performances worthy of
National High School Ranking. The 2009 meet
produced 9 US top 5 performances along with
the #1 US mark for boys 400 and a National HS
Indoor record for the 4x400 relay (3:17.10)
3. 46th Annual Volunteer Track Classic
(April) - Started in 1963 and held on Tom
Black Track, the VTC is one of the most respected and long standing High School track and
field meets in the country. Over 1,700 athletes
from 25 different states compete at UT's Tom
Black Track in this track and field classic. No less
than 50 athletes that participated in this meet
have gone on to become US Olympians. The
2009 edition of the Volunteer Track Classic was
designated at a “select” meet by the National
Scholastic Sports Foundation. 2009 also saw the
inclusion of collegiate competition to the VTC.
4. Elementary School Track and Field
Meets (May) - KTC's Youth Athletics Program pays for and helps manage the four area
Elementary Track and Field meets for Knox
County Schools. The four meets held at Halls
HS / South Doyle HS / Central HS / Bearden HS
attract over 4,000 Elementary School kids.
5. Kids Road Mile (May) - This fun filled
event brings together parents and their children for a mile race that finishes on UT's Tom
Black Track. With single year age groups from
5-15 the Kids Road Mile attracts 270 active kids
each year. This event also provides a cash prize
which is awarded to the Knox County School PE
department which enters the most participants
in the road mile.
6. Knox County Middle School Track
and Field Championships (May) KTC
manages meet logistics for this two day event
that brings together 14 Knox County Middle
School Teams and 800 athletes. In 2006 KTC
provided the first fully-automatic timing of
races at the championships. In 2009 KTC provided all awards for the Middle School Championships as well as staging the East Tennessee
Middle School Invite.
7. Youth Athletics Outdoor Track and
Field - (June) in operation since 1965, KTC's
summer program has given thousands their first
experience in track and field. The four week
program served 1,150 kids ages 5-18 from
Lenoir City to Morristown in 2009. KTC's
program is fun and fitness filled providing instruction in the basic motors skills of running /
jumping and throwing as they relate to track
and field. Kids practice twice a week and come
together at UT's Tom Black Track for Saturday
track meets.
8. Outdoor Competitive Track and Field
Team (May-August) KTC's Competitive
Track and Field Team brings together the areas
finest athletic talent to UT's Tom Black Track
for in-depth instruction in event specialties
from some of the areas top track and field
coaches. This team of 155 athletes travels on a
regional and national basis, culminating in the
National Track and Field Championships. This
team has produced over 320 AAU All-Americans, 58 National Champions and 7 National
Record Holders. In addition two of our athletes
have gone on to make the US Olympic Team. In
2004 seven of KTC’s current / former event
specialty coaches qualified for the US Olympic
Trials with three making the US Olympic Team
and two – Tim Mack and Justin Gatlin becoming
Olympic Champions. In 2009 KTC produced 12
medalists (top 8 finish). As a team we have won
18 out of the last 19 Southeastern District AAU
Team Titles (Boys / Girls and Overall), seven
out of the last eight AAU Region 3 team titles,
the 2005 USATF Tennessee Association Girls /
Boys / Overall Champions, 2005 USATF National Team Champion (Intermediate Girls),
and are recognized as one of the top youth track
and field programs in the country.
9. Elementary / Middle School Cross
Country (August - October). The KTC
Elementary / Middle School Cross Country
Program encompasses 36 schools and 1,150 kids
participating in a six week program with 4
regular season meets and a Championship meet.
Our meets are held at Hardin Valley Academy
/ Victor Ashe Park / Melton Hill Park / Cove
Lake State Park. In 2004 the KTC expanded into
elementary school cross country, offering 3rd
through fifth graders an opportunity to partici-
pate in 1 mile cross country races. Now in its
fifth year KTC's elementary program drew
over 500 participants.
10. Tennessee State Middle School Cross
Country Championships (October 21,
2009) 2006 marked the first ever Tennessee
State Middle School Cross Country Championships. This was hosted and managed by the
Knoxville Track Club and took place at Victor
Ashe Park. In its first year the meet drew 340
participants from as far away as Memphis to
participate in this landmark event. 2009 saw
over 670 participate with the addition of Regional Qualifiers in Middle / West / South / East
parts of the state.
11. Volunteer Cross Country Invite
(September). 2004 marked the first year that
the KTC extended its successful Volunteer Series
to include a cross country meet. In 2004 the
inaugural event drew 500 participants in the
Middle School and High School Divisions. 2005
participation exploded to 1050 with the addition
of our first collegiate division 8K race brining the
total number of races offered to 8. 2009 saw teams
from 9 states compete in what has become a fixture
on the High School Cross County Circuit.
2. Footlocker / AAU Cross Country
12.
Program (October - December) This
program gives 150 kids ages 8-18 an opportunity to learn more about endurance athletics
and compete in post season championship cross
country. This program has won the last 14 AAU
Southeastern Cross Country Team Titles. Practice sites included Oak Ridge HS / Hardin
Valley Academy / Panther Creek Park / Farragut
MS / Victor Ashe Park.
13. University of Tennessee Track and
Field Each year the KTC provides funding for
upgrading equipment for the Men’s and
Women’s track and field programs.
15. Tennessee Track and Field Officials Association (year round) Each year
KTC provides funding for the continued recruitment, education and certification of area
track and field officials. With over 120 active
officials the TTFOA is one of the largest USATF
official’s organizations in the US. Each year
officials of the TTFOA can be found at area
Middle School, High School and Collegiate
Meets. From the Knox County Middle School
Championships to the Olympic Trials TTFOA
officials can be found help to make sure meets
are run smoothly and within the rules.
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KTC Grand Prix through Summer Solstice 8k
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Brad Adams
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Greg Johnson
Travis Wilson
Keith Hill
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TEAM COMPETITION
Team Runners Market
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CORPORATE TEAMS
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Kathy Wolski
Andee Swann
Marsha Morton
Doris Windsand-Dausman
Molly Allen
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Phyllis Sizemore
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KTC ON THE TRAIL!
reports on recent out of town trail races
SAN DIEGO 100 TRAIL RACE
by Jon Lawler
I
have always loved the mountains,
running, challenges, and adventure.
Running the San Diego 100 Mile
Endurance Race provided me with each
of these things and so much more.
On Thursday, June 10, 2010, I set out
for San Diego, CA to attempt to complete
a 100 mile race. I was not alone. Eric
Bell, a great friend and adopted family
member, and my son, Jon (age 16),
accompanied me and served as my race
crew. Prior to the race, I had not put
much thought into the role that my crew
would serve or what we each would
learn about one another as we shared this
experience. This was to be the biggest
surprise that the race would provide.
PREPARATION
I did not approach my first 100 miler
casually. I constructed and implemented
a sixteen-week systematic approach to
prepare my body to complete the event.
My training consisted of four days of
running per week, riding the stationary
bike and lifting weights two times per
week, and taking one day off per week.
I am a quality mile guy verses a
quantity mile guy. Plus, I am forty-six
years old. Quantity is probably counterproductive to a guy of my age. Therefore, each week I would do one speed
workout on the road, one hill workout on
the road or on the treadmill, one long run
in the mountains on trails, and one recovery run.
The most important element of this
running regimen was the hours and hours
that I spent on the trails of the Great
Smoky Mountains. My shortest trail run
was twenty-five miles, and my longest
was the seventy-two miles from one end
of the Appalachian Trail to the other. I
did these runs alone, and I did them
without support. The mental and physical toughness that these long hours provided proved to be indispensible.
COMPETITION
The San Diego 100 started at 7:00
a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2010. Due to
a changing weather pattern and an elevation of 5,800 feet the temperature at start
time was 39 degrees. One hundred and
fifty intrepid souls toed the line for the
completion of 100 miles. The course for
2010 was new and described by the race
director as “sneaky hard”.
The race began with the front runners
moving at a relaxed pace. This was due
to the knowledge of two things. First,
the front runners were experienced ultra
runners who knew that energy conservation is the key to sustainable progress.
Secondly, everyone knew that 14,000
feet of cumulative climbing awaited them,
and no one was in a hurry to dive right
into the pain.
I began the race feeling great. In fact,
I went off the front
not as a strategic
move but because
I felt comfortable
at the pace that led
me to the front. I
did notice early on
that the altitude
was causing my
quads to feel fatigued, but I hoped
that I would acclimate and that the
fatigue would disappear.
The race course
was one of the
most beautiful that I have ever run. The
scenery featured several passes through
beautiful high altitude meadows, steep
ascents to incredible vistas, and periodic
travels through lush pine forests. The
beauty at times was intoxicating.
The race transitioned dramatically from
spring break to final exams at mile thirtytwo. At mile thirty-two the race had
descended to an elevation of 2,500 feet.
Noon was approaching and the heat of
the day was building in the valley. The
course took us over a 1,000 foot climb
only to drop us back down to 2,500 feet
again and aid station #6. At this aid
station the race director told me that the
next seven miles would feature 5,000 feet
of climbing and 2,000 feet of descent all
in an area that left the runners 100%
exposed to the sun. The look in his eyes
was not encouraging.
When I finished this section I was
greeted by Jon and Eric at aid station #7
(mile 44.1). Eric looked concerned and
asked, “How are you doing?” I have
run enough miles in my life to know
when dehydration has won the day. I
looked at Eric and said, “I am dehydrated and not doing very well.” I
tanked up on a few cups of Coke with
ice, filled my water bottles with ice and
Gatorade, and set out on the next section. The pain was intense and I felt
very low. In fact, the trail climbed up
a steep ascent with a severe drop off on
the right side of the trail. At one point
of this ascent I remember my mind
suggesting, “If you jump off the edge,
KTC ON
THE TRAIL!
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then the pain will go away.” I chose to
keep running.
Fortunately, by the next aid station
(mile 51) I had successfully moved out of
this low point. Eric and Jon looked
relieved to see that I had life back in my
eyes. I remember asking Eric how far
into the race I was and he replied, “Fifty
miles.” He says that I replied, “It feels
like 500.”
The next twenty miles featured several challenging climbs, much beautiful
scenery, and three different aid stations.
I moved through emotional highs and
lows like a teenage lover. During the low
points, I found myself wishing that a
rattlesnake would bite me or that I would
twist an ankle. Any excuse to call it a day
seemed attractive to me. During the high
points, I found myself wondering how I
could be so lucky as to be having this
experience. These extremes had visited
me during several of my training runs,
and I took them in stride.
Eric and Jon met me at every station
between mile forty-four and eighty. Several times they were the ones who made
the Gatorade because the volunteers were
not ready for a runner to arrive. They
always had my Coke with ice waiting for
me, and they always orchestrated the
refilling of my bottles. Jon would look at
me right in the eyes and say, “Dad, I am
proud of you!” When I left the aid station
I would always hear his voice saying, “I
love you” (the memories of these words
will stay with me for decades to come).
Between mile 51 and 72, I was running the hills and flats pretty well, but the
descents were taking a toll. Pain was
pulsating from my right quadricep muscle
every time my foot landed on the ground.
At mile 72, Jon had more than Coke and
Gatorade waiting for me. He and Eric
had arranged for an avid ultra marathoner
named Keith to run with me as my pacer.
They had proposed this to me at the
previous aid station, but I was disinterested. At mile 72, Jon was astute enough
not to give me the option but to tell me
that it was going to happen (role reversal
can be a great thing).
I have never run on trails with anyone
else, and I felt uncomfortable with Keith’s
presence initially. However, Keith turned
out to be exactly what I needed. Shortly
after mile seventy-two the second place
runner passed me and became the first
place runner. Keith asked me if I wanted
to keep him comfortably within my sights,
and I replied, “The only thing that I want
in my sights is the finish line, a hot
shower, and a bed.” We laughed, and I
explained to Keith that my quad was
hurting with each step. He responded
perfectly and matter-of-factly. He said,
“Stuff like that is normal in the last quarter
of a hundred miler.” In other words, “this
is part of the package.”
Keith knew the course and the trails
of this area like the back of his hand.
Dark fell several
miles before I
reached
the
eighty mile mark,
and Keith helped
me navigate the
trail to the finish.
Honestly, in hindsight, I do not
think that I had
the mental faculties late in the race
to navigate the
trail in the dark
on my own. The
constant pain in
my quad and the
general fatigue of
the run had left me mentally dull.
Indeed, the last twenty miles of the
race were a strange mix of extreme pain
and extreme beauty. The stars in the high
desert sky were like miniature pendant
lights hanging from the ceiling. Keith and
I turned our headlamps off more than
once just to allow ourselves to be absorbed into the beauty. Conversely, the
pain never left my quad. I found myself
dreading the down hill sections and favoring the uphill sections. I was forced
to walk many of the descents in the last
ten miles.
With four miles to go the third place
runner passed me with a bounce in his
step. We saluted one another for a job
well done. Keith and I approached the
finish line as the clock neared 2:30 a.m.
Keith allowed me to dash up the last
incline to be greeted by the loving smiles
and embrace of Jon and Eric. The race
clock said 19:28:21, and the mileage for
the day totaled 100.1 miles. I had completed the San Diego 100.
REFLECTIONS
My experience is that out of all the
races that we run only a few really affect
us deeply and change us at a core level.
The San Diego 100 was one of those few
races for me. I say this for two reasons.
First, in order to complete the race I was
required to go to a place physically and
mentally where I have not gone before.
Making the choice to go there and not
back away was deeply influential. Secondly, and most importantly, I was allowed to share this experience with two
people who are each uniquely important
to me. Eric was the athlete who identified
with my condition and provided the leadership and support to keep me moving
forward and not go backwards. Jon
stepped out of his role as the teenage son
consumed with girls, music, girls, his
car, and girls. He stepped into the role of
the son-become-man who provides the
uniquely personal and powerful words of
love and encouragement that had the
power to propel me forward.
Will I do a 100 mile race again? Yes,
definitely (I hope my wife does not read
this). Will it ever be as good as what I
experienced in San Diego? It will be hard,
but time will only tell.
ETF, KTC AWARD FIRST
CANFIELD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Information from press releases
he first Harold W. Canfield Memorial Scholarship Fund of
East Tennessee Foundation recipient has been selected.
Clinton McKelvey, 2010 graduate of Maryville High
School, has been awarded the Harold W. Canfield Memorial
Scholarship for the 2010-2011 academic year.
T
T
The Harold W. Canfield Memorial Scholarship Fund was
established at East Tennessee Foundation (ETF) in 2009 to
memorialize the life of Hal Canfield, founding member of the
Knoxville Track Club.
Clinton participated in the YAP program from January 2008present. The following is a description of his involvement in
track:
Graduating high school seniors from Anderson, Blount,
Grainger, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Roane, Sevier, and Union
Counties who are pursuing an undergraduate degree are eligible
to apply for this scholarship. Preference is given to applicants
who have been involved with the Youth Athletic Program (YAP)
of the Knoxville Track Club.
ETF scholarship program requirements range from financial
need to scholastic achievement. Several scholarships are targeted
toward specific schools or counties, students involved in certain
extracurricular activities, or those who may not display the
highest scholastic rankings yet still possess great potential and
motivation. Others are geared toward students pursuing a
specific field.
In fall 2009, over $156,000 was awarded in scholarship
monies to 101 students attending 30 different colleges and
universities. Scholarships provided through ETF help fulfill the
dreams of those students wishing to obtain a secondary education, whether they are graduating high school seniors or returning adult students.
Scholarships administered by ETF allow individuals and
groups to honor loved ones while helping change the lives of
those pursuing higher education. Many of the scholarships have
been established to honor the memory of a lost parent, spouse
or child. Some have been founded to honor teachers, coaches or
prominent community leaders.
he 2010 selected recipient for the Harold W. Canfield
Memorial Scholarship is Clinton McKelvey. Clinton was
Salutatorian of his class at Maryville High School, graduating with over a 4.0 GPA. He will be attending Duke University
in the fall, where he plans to study engineering.
He has represented the Knoxville Track Club at the Footlocker
races, at both Nike Indoor Nationals and Nike Outdoor nationals
and also at the Kentucky High School Invitational, where he
finished first this year in the two mile.
In 2008 he was one of forty qualifiers nationwide for the
Footlocker National Cross Country Championships in San
Diego, where he placed 29th. He qualified for this meet by placing
8th at Footlocker South, where he was the first junior finisher. He
also finished 2nd at the Tennessee state cross country meet. He
place 8th last year at Nike Indoor Nationals in the two mile and
was the top junior finisher in that race. Later in the season he won
state in the 3200 in a time of 9 minutes and 7 seconds, the eighth
fastest time ever run by a high school runner from Tennessee.
He has been All-State six times individually and has been a
member of an All-State 4x800 team.
Clinton was also involved in extracurricular activities at
Maryville High School, including National Honor Society and the
STAR Mentor program. He has been active in the community,
volunteering at the Scholars Run and at the Habitat for Humanity
Thrift Store and participating in the Read for Success program at
a local elementary school.
In his thank you note for the scholarship he wrote, “Thank
you for granting me the 2010 Harold W. Canfield Memorial
Scholarship. Receiving this scholarship will aid me in pursuing
my future aspirations both academically and athletically at Duke
University…”
For more information about ETF scholarships, please contact Beth Heller, ETF
Scholarship and Program Officer, at (865) 524-1223, toll free at 1-877-524-1223 or
by e-mail at bheller@etf.org. Scholarship information is also available on the ETF
website, www.easttennesseefoundation.org.
INAUGURAL CANFIELD MILE
SET FOR LABOR DAY
Jason Altman, co-race director
F
or those of you keep track of the
KTC race calendar, you’ll notice
that a brand new race is on the
books for Labor Day. The inaugural Hal
Canfield Memorial Mile will be held at
8:30 am on Monday, September 6, 2010.
The race will take place on Cherokee
Boulevard in beautiful Sequoyah Hills.
This promises to be the fastest one mile
race in the Knoxville area throughout the
entire year. The start line will be adjacent
to the parking lot at the west end of
Cherokee Boulevard. The point to point
course will finish near the middle parking
lot on Cherokee, just past the Indian
Mound. With no turns and no turnarounds, this race course is going to be
fast! State records are sure to fall unless
of course there is a strong tailwind. (The
tailwind must be within USATF guidelines in order for the records to be eligible). How many races have you ever
been to with that stipulation? Pretty cool
stuff!
For those of you who are unfamiliar
with Hal, he was one of the founding
fathers of the KTC. In 1962, Hal and
seven other track enthusiasts met at the
home of B.E. Sharp to organize a team for
track competition in AAU summer meets
in the Southeast. Little did that group
know that what they were forming would
become the Knoxville Track Club as you
know it today.
Unfortunately, Hal passed away in
2009. Upon his death, the KTC Board of
Directors created the Harold W. Canfield
Memorial Scholarship Fund with the help
and generosity of his daughters, Barbara
Karpay and June Fillingim. The fund
now qualifies as an endowment, thanks
to the efforts of the East Tennessee
Foundation. Earnings from this endowment will be used to fund and support an
academic scholarship annually, starting
this fall. With Hal’s Mile now on the
event calendar, all proceeds of the event
will be contributed to this endowment to
help pay for future scholarships.
I am honored to be co-directing this
race with Eric Branch. We chose Cherokee Boulevard to stage this race primarily
because of the history that Hal had with
the area. In the early days, many of the
KTC’s long distance running races were
run on a five mile loop course on Cherokee Boulevard. This year-round program
of road races was the only one of its kind
between Washington, D.C and New
Orleans and preceded other road race
activities in the southeastern United
States. Founders and organizers of such
clubs as Atlanta, Chattanooga, Huntsville, Birmingham and Nashville received
their initiation into the sport from participation in Knoxville Track Club competitions. We feel that Hal will be smiling
down on us as we stage this inaugural
event in his honor on Cherokee Boulevard.
Registration for the event is now open!
You can register online, print a registration form from our website, or even find
a form in the back of this issue of Footnotes. As always, we’ll need volunteers
too.
Feel free to contact me
(Jason@knoxvillemarathon.com) or Eric
Branch (ecbranch@gmail.com) if you
want to help out or have general questions about the event. Hope to see you
there!
THE PROFESSIONALS
There are a number of outstanding professionals in our community who can enhance your running through medical,
physical, mental and even spiritual means. Some who have shown a particular affinity for working with runners are
listed here. Please consider patronizing their businesses.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Health South / David Higdon 558-4491
TN Sports Medicine / John Krusenklaus - 951-2975
Knoxville Sports Therapy / John Harris 690-5494
Optimal Performance Inc. / Mick Larrabee 806-8911
Benchmark Physical Therapy / Susan Daughety 777-0367
Fort Sanders Therapy Centers / Phil Bevins 531-5710
PHYSICIANS
Dr. Gil Reed, DPM 632-5733
Dr. Brantley Burns, MD 524-5365
Dr. Heather Sandberg DPM 523-5655
CHIROPRACTIC
Linda Hunter, DC, 376-4684
David Corbitt, BA, DC 368-1320
Donovan Stewart, DC 687-5700
This is a partial listing and does
not intentionally omit any other
professionals who do good work
with runners. Those interested in
being listed contact us at PO Box
52266, Knoxville TN 37950
MASSAGE THERAPY - Dirk Dandy 936-0585
Healinghands Haven 705-4305
Kevin Minton 740-3550
Tony Parrilla 604-9296
KTC ON THE ROAD!
reports from club members on recent out of town road races
BIG SUR:
MOST BEAUTIFUL OF ALL
by Steve Zimo
D
id you drive the course?” he asked
me as he rose to leave the restaurant after finishing his dinner the
evening before the Big Sur Marathon.
When I told him I hadn’t, he said,“Don’t.
I did and now don’t know if I’ll be able to
finish the race!”
“Well, we live in East Tennessee and
you can’t help but train on hills there. I
think that will get me through.” But I
must admit that his comment did take me
aback.
The organizers of the Big Sur Marathon promised participants a spectacularly beautiful, but challenging course.
The reality was that they understated
both parts of that promise. I found the
course to be the most difficult of the 13
different marathon courses I’ve run, but
oh what scenic rewards for the effort!!!
The April 25th race was the 25th edition of
the run “On the Edge of the Western
World”, and was the first after being
called by Runner’s World one of the best
3 marathons in the country, New York
and Boston being the other two. Twenty
five years ago, after years of trying,
organizers finally got the state of California to agree to close the fabled Pacific
Coast Highway, California Highway 1,
for 6 hours between Big Sur Village and
Carmel-By-The-Sea. (Emergency and
race administration vehicles are still permitted on the road and, periodically,
police escorted caravans of, presumably,
local residents and tourists trapped by the
race can pass through.) About 1800
runners ran that first race, while over
3500 ran the full marathon or relay this
year, along with close to 700 who ran the
21 miler which starts 5 miles farther
down the highway. I think the logic of
the 21 miler is to allow walkers to experience the wonders of the course and still
comply with the 6 hour time limit. A total
of another 3,000 ran in the 10.6 mile, 9
mile and 5K races.
Buses start loading runners from designated pickup spots in Carmel and
Monterey at 3:45AM! We stayed in
lovely (and pricey!) Carmel Valley Village, a 10 mile drive to my bus pickup
spot in Carmel. It was still dark by the
time we arrived at Big Sur, and rather
cool, but most of us had warm-ups that
we bagged just before getting onto Route
1 for the start, and later picked up at the
finish area. Big Sur refers to the coast line
running roughly 90 miles south from
Carmel. The Hearst Castle, San Simeon
(Xanadu in the movie Citizen Kane) is not
far from the southern end. The
marathon’s start of Big Sur village is
really a collection of campgrounds and
parks right along Route 1. Organizers
suggest that participants leave their
watches home and bring a camera instead. I brought both and I saw lots of
others with cameras throughout the race.
The race began at 7:30, and the crowd of
almost 3500 on the 2 lane highway made
for a slow start. The first 6 miles or so
consists of gentle rolling hills through
redwood forest. While pleasant enough,
it didn’t knock my socks off and I was
getting antsy for the ocean. Finally after
anther hill we saw the Pacific a little way
off to our left as we turned north. Lovely
hills, dotted with cattle, stretched along
our right facing the ever nearing shoreline. We had learned that an unusually
wet April had caused the countryside to
be much greener than usual this year.
ON THE
ROAD
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(Please pardon the digression, but
another factor increasing the scenic beauty
of the rural roads in California is the
absence of roadside litter. Frequent signs
warn of $1,000 fines for littering, and
unlike here, they must be enforcing that
law.) Despite the bright sun, there still
was some haze in the morning air so that
my first pictures didn’t turn out crystal
clear. We were warned that runners
often face strong headwinds from the
north along the coast, but it was rather
calm at that point. We passed a large hill
right off the coast on top of which was a
Naval Station, and it reminded me of
Mount St. Michel, the Abbey topped tidal
island in France. As the road eased closer
to the shore, the height of the road
presented photo opportunities by the
score: Cliffs, sandy beaches swept by
waves, rocks surrounded by the foam
created by crashing waves of the multiple
shades of blue ocean.
A sharp hill followed by a sharper
descent brought us to the base of what
was warned to be the toughest obstacle
of the course, the 2 mile hill climbing to
the appropriately named Hurricane Point.
It was a relentless stretch rising about
600 feet. At the base of the climb we
passed the Japanese Taiko Drummers
pounding away to give us the strength to
succeed. Shortly after the start of the
climb we passed
mile marker 10, a
picture of an elevator operator smiling and asking
“Going Up?” (Every mile marker is
a seven-foot tall,
usually humorous
drawing that really adds to the already special quality of the event.)
All I can say is that
the sight of thousands of runners
stretching out over
a mile or so of road
snaking along the dramatic coastline is
indescribable. We were teased by false
summits as we turned corners only to see
the incredible sight of that steadily climbing ribbon of road clinging to the side of
wave battered hills, and upon which a
long ant like column of people ceaselessly
climbed just to prove that they could do
it. Finally reaching mile 12, Hurricane
Point, I was glad I had a long sleeved
shirt as the gale like winds made things a
bit chilly. And after we started our 2 mile
descent (fortunately less steep than the
ascent) to the awesome Bixby Bridge, the
wind carried the notes from the grand
piano located right past the bridge. The
bridge is one of the most photographed
sites of Big Sur, and the pianist dressed in
formal tails performing on a grand piano
is just an amazing thing to see.
What a splendid race thus far! But, the
Hurricane Point-Bixby Bridge experience
is a psychological trap for the unwary.
There still remains
over 12 miles to
run. And those 12
miles were the
hardest of the race.
Though there
were no longer
mile long hills to
overcome, there
were no flats until
the run to the finish. The course
become one of rolling hills, but not
the gentle ones of
the first part of the
course, in ceaseless procession.
Adding to the misery was the camber of
the road, especially through the drop
dead beautiful section of the Caramel
Highlands, a few miles from the finish. It
was starting to get a bit warm, and we
had left the wind behind after descending
from Hurricane point. My long sleeved
shirt wasn’t a help anymore. Worse yet,
I no longer had an excuse to take “photo
breaks” because my camera had stopped
working! I hadn’t recharged it before the
race and the battery went dead. I was
taking a beating both mentally and physically. But then I heard a spectator somewhere along the way shout, “Remember to
have fun!” Yes, of course!!! Why was I
running this race in the first place? Take in
the beauty, enjoy the visual feast you are
lucky to have spread out before you! A big
smile came to me as I answered her, “I
knew I was forgetting something. Thanks!”
The uniqueness of the event ended at
the finish line as the post race to-do was
très ordinaire. But that was of little
import. Last year I ran the Yakima Valley
River Marathon, and it was the most
photogenic course I’d ever run. Big Sur
does it one better. And spending a few
days exploring the Monterrey Peninsula
area sure beats visiting Yakima. Afterward, we took a trip to Yosemite (the
word awesome comes to mind), and
then, since we were in the “neighborhood”, went to Portland to see our son.
We had a great time everywhere we
went, but I admit to dreading our next
credit card bill.
So now I’ve run 2 out of Runner’s
World’s Big Three. Boston will never
happen, but I’ll settle for 2 out of 3.
REPORTS FROM
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OVER 1,000 PARTICIPATE
IN 2010 EXPO
Kristy Altman, race director
A
nother Tennessee Sports Medicine EXPO 10k and 5K has come
and gone. This race is the peak
event for many of our runners who’ve trained all spring
and is the kickoff to the summer racing schedule.
It was a beautiful day
and we were fortunate to be
rain-free. The day before
the race brought great thunderstorms but
our volunteers watched from inside the
dry Runners Market in Bearden.
We had 1,026 participants this year
between both races. Twenty-seven of
those have run the race every year prior
to this one. Big congratulations to Chuck
Anderton, Vicki Andrews, Richard
Bender, Richard Bly, Robert Braden, Gary
Byrd, Bryan Campbell, Ronald Campbell,
Jeff Christian, Dick Erickson, Glen Farr,
Sandy Gillespie, Al Green, Herb Handly,
Scott King, Marc Lambo, Jack Lowe,
Robert Marsh, Buddy Martin, Michael
O’Keefe, W.C. Orr, Thomas Siler, David
Silvus, Vim Silvus, Jerry Thress, John
Walker, III, and David Williams. They
are amazing and they are an inspiration to
everyone.
Knoxville Fire Department brought their ladder
truck and their HUGE
American Flag and John
Krusenklaus with Tennessee Sports Medicine Group
said a few words before the race then his
daughter fired the starter pistol. Runners
took off at blazing speeds down the hill
and it was a beautiful sight to see. Knoxville Police Department did an amazing
job with road closures and served as the
lead for both races.
Congratulations to Palmer Maphet
who won the 5K in 16:56. He was
followed by Chris Bishop and Conner
Schwartz. Lauren Armstrong won the
ladies overall 5K in 21:18 followed by
Jace Howanitz and Nancy Zander.
Matther Porterfield won the wheelchair
division for the 10K. Joseph Sintienel
took the top spot for the men in 32:39
followed by Eric Bell then Brad Adams.
Emily Chaney took the top women’s spot
in 36:50 followed by Katie Flaute then
Kathy Wolski. A complete list of winners for both races can be found at
www.ktc.org.
Big thanks to all of our sponsors for
this year including Tennessee Sports
Medicine Group, Runners Market, Food
Lion, WBIR, Advanced Chiropractic,
and the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon.
As always, we can’t do these races
without volunteers. I sent an email to our
members, current and past volunteers,
and participants and received an overwhelming response. It was amazing!
We needed volunteers for Friday’s packet
pick-up and Susan Rutherford, Phyllis
Sizemore, Marjorie McLean, Jennifer
Wolfenbarger, Jeff Colfer, Laura Ward,
Cindy Brooks, Tracy Lee, Liza Graves,
2010 EXPO
Robyn Smith, Bob Cunningham, Jerry
Thress, Becky Tener, and Malyndia Long
came out to help. They were led by Julia
Conner who served as our Registration
Coordinator for the event.
For Saturday, the day got started with
volunteers checking in with Corey Jestice
and Terry Cash. Josh Hazelip served as
our course captain and worked on Friday
and Saturday to make sure the course
was ready to go. He was joined by Jason
Altman and together they painted mile
markers, moved tables, and filled coolers. Saturday morning, Dave Goforth
joined Josh and Jason with final course
preparation. Dave also served as our
turnaround person for the 5K participants! Site set-up on Saturday morning
was provided by Jeff Colfer, Tom Wells,
Richard Cox, and Becky Childs. Parking
attendants included Laura Gearhiser,
Steven Sharpe, Amy Holder, and Gayla
Cutler. Julia Conner again led registration and she was assisted by Joe Bedford,
Jill Bedford, Scott Schmidt, Angie Schmidt,
Vicki Young, Kelly Ross Justice, Susan
Rutherford, Andrea’ Collins, Lindsay
Parks, Troy Rebert, Stewart Ellington,
Bob Neal, and Elizabeth Corbett. Our
IPICO timing system was managed by
Ken Childs while Lindsey Sellmer and
Mike Wortley provided data entry and
results. The Finish Line was managed by
Ed Leaver and he was assisted by Robyn
Smith, Garland Porter, Andrew Dawson,
Nancy Sweat, Nancy’s daughter, Bob
Neal, Bonnie Hinds, Dustin Baker, Bruce
Webb, Matt Hinkin, Sue Leaver, Bonnie
Harlow, Chris Jacobssen, and Megan
Ferowich. The course was monitored by
Herb Gengler, Anna Beth Meccia, David
Simpson, Shane Hege, Steve Zimo, Chris
Harper, Dennis Mullen, Mary Tankersly,
Katie Habgood, Mike Phillips, Debbie
Stairs, Pat Jestice, Betsy Batho, and Terry
Cash. Michael deLisle was on course
taking photos of everyone.
manned by Island Home residents led by
Connie Vogt. They have been awesome
to help us out the last two years and we
really appreciate it!
The main water stop was led by Judy
Seneker and she had a great group of
folks helping there including Lisa Chassy
and her children, Terrie Espinoza and her
children, Jayme Young, Melanie
Dufresne, Jason Goodin, Daniel Huertas,
Joel Klasen, Donnell Feazell, Brandi Smith,
Donald Odom, Charity Barnett, Valerie
Fortin, Reggie Dorr, Brian Meeker, and
Charles Chaplin. Thirteen of those were
part of the Tennessee Air National Guard!
The water stop on the 10K course was
I had a great time directing this race.
We tried women’s sizes for shirts this
year and I have gotten very positive
feedback. We’ll definitely try that again
at future events. Our sponsors were
gracious this year and we had plenty of
food, volunteers, and fun for everyone.
I’m already looking ahead to next year
and beginning to plan another new course!
Stay tuned for details. For now, let’s look
forward to the summer and fall racing
schedule!
All of the food was prepped by Patti
Sentell, Emily Faye Abbott, Kelly Ross
Justice, and Rena Burrage. Clean-up was
provided by Andrea’ Collins, Doris
Windsand-Dausma, Misty Abele, Brandon Abele, Debby Gray, John Murmann,
Jason Altman, Corey Jestice, and Shanna
Jestice.
I was fortunate to have the help of our
Development Director, Shanna Jestice,
for this year’s event. She played a key
part in recruiting vendors and door prizes
for the race. She helped coordinate the
food and so many other aspects.
Congratulations on 33 years of running the
Tennessee Sports Medicine EXPO 10K and 5K!
We are so proud of you!
Chuck Anderton
Vicki Andrews
Richard Bender
Richard Bly
Robert Braden
Gary Byrd
Bryan Campbell
Ronald Campbell
Jeff Christian
Dick Erickson
Glen Farr
Sandy Gillespie
Al Green
Herb Handly
Scott King
Marc Lambo
Jack Lowe
Robert Marsh
Buddy Martin
Michael O’Keefe
W.C. Orr
Thomas Siler
David Silvus
Vim Silvus
Jerry Thress
John Walker, III
David Williams
REPORTS FROM
FROM KTC
KTC ROAD
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SOLSTICE HEATS UP,
JUST A LITTLE
Ray Wilson, race director
T
he 2010 Summer Solstice 8K Challenge was hot—but not as hot as
expected, thanks to an afternoon
storm! Upon arrival at around noon the
temperature was a blistering 94 degrees,
but around one o’clock
the storm hit, dropping
temperatures about 20
degrees. Unfortunately
it did climb back up to
the mid to high 80’s
just in time for the
start.
That’s when the real heat kicked in,
with Ethan Coffey taking the overall win
in 28:49 and Mary Beth Cates winning
the women’s title in 36:35. In all, we had
171 register this year and 147 cross the
finish line. Without question every racer
left nothing in the tank and everything on
the course.
Once again we had some great sponsors starting with Cherokee Distributing
and their gracious donation of 3 kegs and
6 cases of beer, Threds donated great
looking T-Shirts and Cork & Bottle threw
in Cash and Wine, thanks to Tom Dever.
In addition Health Shoppe and Eddie
Reymond chipped in some high quality
supplements and gift certificates. Pfizer
US Pharmaceutical,
courtesy of Bo Shealy
sponsored the traditional Glasses. New
Balance of Knoxville
and The Pour Guys
sponsored a new item
this year the Hand
Towells given out at
the finish line! Runners market graciously gave a certificate
for a free pair of shoes (thanks, Kevin
Pack!) Jason Altman made a great donation with a free entry into the 2011
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon as
well as all the bottles of water and
Powerade. Thanks, Jason! Finally, thanks
to Disc Exchange, who gave us a bag of
cd’s to give away. Special thanks to
Calhouns/Copper Cellar & Jimbo
Stringham for the gift cards, and last but
not least, a special thanks to Bob & Arli
Barber for putting together the two quilts
we auctioned off for the KTC Youth
Athletics Program, as well as a special
thanks to the winning bidders, Dr Brantley
Burns and Threds.
Then we get to the food and music:
both brought their A Game. Mojo was
on fire, and for his first time EVER
playing the National Anthem, I think Al
Owrutzky did a great job. The Millhouse
once again prepared a great meal, and
from what I can tell, maybe their best
Solstice spread ever.
Please go to www.ktc.org and look at
all the results from those who ran this
race, because every participant really did
a great job. Also take a look at the great
photos; thanks, Michael.
Then we get to the volunteers, who all
exceeded my expectations and made the
race go what appears to be extremely
smooth, I wish I could list all of you guys
but I am out of space!! Thanks and see
you next year!
REPORTS FROM
FROM KTC
KTC ROAD
ROAD RACES
RACES zxc
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ANOTHER FIREBALL
COME AND GONE
Eric Branch, race director
A
s the heat of the day began to
subside on July 3, an estimated
1,500+ people descended upon
the University of Tennessee College of
Veterinary Medicine for the 26th annual
Pilot Fireball Moonlight Classic 5k. Clear
skies and temperatures in the low 80s
greeted runners and spectators as they
arrived.
The evening’s festivities began once
again with a free 200 yard dash, supervised by Ron and Melanie Cox. The dash
followed last year’s course along the
Neyland Drive greenway and a three
wave start relieved some of the congestion experienced last year. More than 30
kids took part and all were treated to
finishers certificates and sweet treats at
the end.
Watermelon and oranges were on the
menu again this year and runners were
treated to a new post race addition; a
sprinkler providing a welcome opportunity to cool off in the lingering heat. While
many adults took advantage of the cool
water, the kids seemed to be the most
entertained with the new addition.
winners were Jeff Colfer (18:22) and
Becky Tener (24:10).
This year’s 1,102
runners were treated
to a slight course
change, starting and
finishing on Neyland
Drive, providingsome
of the flattest and fastest running that Knoxville can offer.
Numerous door
prizes were donated this year for
both runners and
volunteers by Bistro By The Tracks,
Knox Beverage
Company, The Rush, Calhouns, Health
Shoppe, Advanced Chiropractic and
American Laser Centers.
Overall male and female finishers this
year were 21 year old Mike Spooner and
28 year old Kayla Matrunick, both of
Knoxville. Mike and Kayla both turned in
blistering times of 15:21 and 18:22 respectively. Each overall winner received
an iPod Nano, provided by The Naked
Executive a new website dedicated to
providing a safe place for people to be
honest in their thoughts, actions and
words.
The Masters division was won this
year by Michael Priessen (18:21) and
Jasmin Keller (19:14). Grandmasters
Many thanks to all of the sponsors
that helped make this year’s event possible. They included Pilot Corporation,
Runner’s Market, Health Shoppe, Tennessee Sports Medicine Group, Bistro By
The tracks, The Naked Executive and
Advanced Chiropractic. Thanks also to
The Knoxville Police Department and
Knoxville Fire Department for their continued support and assistance as well as
The University of Tennessee College of
Veterinary Medicine for allowing us the
use of their facility.
The Knoxville Track Club Proudly Presents the 27th Annual
CARTER MILL 10K
HEADPHONES ARE PROHIBITED AT THIS EVENT.
ANYONE WEARING HEADPHONES
WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AND WILL NOT RECEIVE A TIME.
Date, Time, & Place: Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 7:30 AM. Starts and finishes at the Carter Mill community swimming pool.
Directions: From Knoxville, go east on I-40. Take Strawberry Plains exit. Go left at end of exit ramp onto Strawberry Plains Pike. Go 3 miles
to stop sign. Turn right onto Hwy. #70. Go 1/2 mile and turn right on Carter School Road. Go 1/4 mile, turn right onto Carter Mill Road. The
Pool is on your left.
Course Description and Highlights: USATF Certified #TN03001DJR. Out and back course that runs on rolling, rural roads, with the
second half slightly more downhill—especially the last 1/2 mile.
Registration & Entry Fee: $20 to pre-register by July 2, 2010. Mail-in entries must be postmarked by this date. KTC Members receive $5
discount during pre-registration only. $25 for late registration (online) or race day from 6:30 am to 7:15 am at the pool. Deduct $5 for No
t-shirt option. Online registration available. Visit our website at www.ktc.org for the direct link or go to www.active.com and search for Carter
Mill 10K.
T-shirts: 1st quality, short-sleeved. Pre-registered runners will receive shirts on race day. Late registrants as supplies last or at a later date.
Awards: Ceremony following the race at the pool. Awards to top 3 Overall, top Masters (40+), Grandmasters (50+), Veterans (60+) for Male
and Female. Awards to the top Clydesdale (male, 200 lbs+) and Athena (female, 150 lbs+). Overall winners not eligible for age division awards
(three deep). Awards must be picked up on race morning or at Runners Market at Western Plaza after Monday, July 12 Awards will not be
mailed.
Team Competition: This race is on the Team Competition schedule. Please visit www.ktc.org for details. Teams MUST pre-register. No
changes to teams on race day.
Grand Prix Points: 2010 Grand Prix Points awarded. Remember, to be eligible for Grand Prix awards, you must be a member of the KTC
and you must volunteer for at least 3 events.
Refreshments: Refreshments provided for participants only after the run at the pool.
Results: Compete results will be available on the KTC Website at www.ktc.org.
Race Etiquette: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed
on the course. Headphones are strongly discouraged.
COURSE CLOSES AFTER
Information: Contact Race Director Joe Jackson at 865-719-4098 or at jjackson@tedrussell.com.
1 HOUR, 45 minutes
OFFICIAL 2010 CARTER MILL 10K ENTRY FORM
Race Number
Name:
Last:
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Address:
First:
SEX Circle One: Male
AGE (as of 7.10.10)
Birthdate (mo/day/yr)
City/State/Zip:
Email address*:
Phone (__)____-______
*Note: please provide valid email address for important pre-race instructions.
In Case of Emergency, call
at
Female
Teams ONLY —Team Name:
Clydesdale/Athena Division (circle one):
Open:
Women:
Corporate:
200 lbs + male
150lbs+female
Circle T-shirt Size:
Team Captain:
S M L XL XXL
FEES:
ATHLETE'S RELEASE: PLEASE READ, TO RUN THE RACE, YOU MUST
$20/Early (thru 7.2.10)
SIGN AND DATE IT.
$25/Late and Race Day
I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter and run in the
Carter Mill 10K unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my
$5 KTC Member Discount (pre-reg only)
ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and /or volunteering to work in the aforementioned
race, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice
Deduct $5—No-T-shirt Option
and snow, the condition of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.
Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself, and anyTotal (KTC Vol Coupons Accepted)
one entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, Mallia Engineering, Runners Market, any and
all members thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of
Please Fill out completely and mail to:
my participation in the aforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of
KTC/Carter Mill 10K
the persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recordings,
or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
6734 La Christa Way, Knoxville, TN 37921
Make Checks Payable to: Knoxville Track Club
Athlete’s Signature
&If under 18, parent’s signature
Date
NO REFUNDS
We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct or is abusive to
volunteers. HEADPHONES ARE PROHIBITED AT THIS EVENT.
The Knoxville Track Club's Treadin' Trodden Trails 2010 Offroad Running Series proudly presents
Panther Creek Challenge
DATE TIME PLACE: Saturday morning, July 17, 2010. 9:00 am. Starts/finishes at Panther Creek State Park.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This roughly ten mile course starts in the parking lot in the northwest corner of the park, overlooking the lake. After thinning
the runners out on pavement, the course plunges down the Ridge Crest Trail toward the lakeshore and circles the peninsula counterclockwise. Leaving
the water, it carves its way north and east, working its way toward the famed Maple Arch Trail that climbs tortuously around the the northern part
of the park. The course continues to wind up, down, and around, eventually reaching the Point Lookout Trail for a screaming downhill finish near
the main road not far from the starting line.
DIRECTIONS: From Knoxville take Exit 394(Hwy 11E North) and travel 35 miles. Take a left onto Panther Creek Road (by the BP Station) and travel
2.5 miles. Park entrance is on the right. From North on I-81, take Exit 12 (Hwy 160). At the end of the ramp, take a right on Hwy 160 (North) to Hwy
11 E. Turn right on 11E. Look for the BP Station. Take a left on Panther Creek Road. Travel 2.5 miles and the park entrance is on the right.
REGISTRATION AND FEES: Fee: $10.00. Yup, you heard me: ten bucks. Five bucks for students 14 and younger. Two KTC volunteer coupons
will waive fee. Online registration available at www.ktc.org.
T-SHIRTS: Special limited edition T-shirts will be printed for the series.
RACE NUMBER PICKUP: Numbers will not be mailed. Pick up packet at race site 30-90 minutes before the start.
REWARDS: The eminent satisfaction of completing a challenging run, testing oneself against the elements and participating in a delightful
romp among the woods, waters and fields of East Tennessee.
SPECIAL SERIES AWARDS: Points will be awarded for overall finish (and volunteerism) at each of the TTT Series races. Top point earners
at the end of the series (10 each male / female and < 40 / 40+) will receive TTT Series awards. Participation (racing or volunteering) in four of
the races is required for consideration for series awards. Overall top male and female and top male and female masters qualify for free entry
and hotel accomodationsto either the Big South Fork Trail Race in September or the Treadin' Trodden Trails 50k in October.
RESULTS: Results will be available on the Knoxville Track Club website: www.ktc.org
COURSE ETIQUETTE: We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct or is abusive to volunteers. Due to
insurance regulations, no headsets, earphones, bicycles, baby strollers, roller blades or pets on the course.
SAFETY: Due to the unusual nature of this race (and trail racing generally) we strongly recommend that you : (1) Carry your own water with a fanny
pack, (2) If sensitive to insect stings or bites, carry your own medication, and (3) Do some pre-race training offroad, as there is no substitute for
experience. We want you to have a good time.
INFO FOR RUNNING OR VOLUNTEERING: Contact race director Michael deLisle at mdelisle@comcast.net. More info 865.588.1650
OFFICIAL 2010 PANTHER CREEK CHALLENGE RACE ENTRY FORM
Address
Race Number
__________________________________________________________
City ________________________________ State ___________ Zip ___________
Name
Last____________________________________
Phone (
First___________________________________
In case of emergency, call ________________________
at Phone ( ) ________ - ________
Sex Circle One
male
female
We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits
unsportsmanlike conduct or is abusive to volunteers!
Year of Birth ______
Birthdate Mo. ____ Day ____ Yr ____
T-shirt Size (circle one)
S
M
L
) ____ - _______ E-Mail Address ______________________________
XL
Fill Out Completely and Mail with Entry Fee to:
Michael deLisle, Panther Creek Challenge
4443 Kingston Pike, Knoxville TN 37919
Make checks payable to
The Knoxville Track Club (No refunds)
ATHLETE'S RELEASE: PLEASE READ, TO RUN THE RACE, YOU MUST SIGN AND DATE IT.
I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter and
run in the Panther Creek Challenge unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision
of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and /or
volunteering to work in the aforementioned race, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants,
the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the condition of the road and traffic on the course,
all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in
consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and
release KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, RUNNERS MARKET, BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN SPORTS, NATIONAL HEALTH
CARE, ASICS, THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, KNOX COUNTY, AND PANTHER CREEK STATE PARK of any and all
members thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims or liability of any kind
arising out of my participation in the aforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or
carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any
photograph, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
__________________________ _______________________ _____
Athlete's Signature
& if under 18, parent's signature
Date
2010 Grainger County Tomato Festival
MATER MADNESS 5K
Date: July 24, 2010
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Place: Start and finish at Rutledge High School
Directions:
From Knoxville:
Take I-40 to Exit 392 (Rutledge Pike). Proceed north on Rutledge Pike (HWY 11W for approx. 30 miles to Rutledge.
Rutledge High School will be on the right.
From Jefferson City:
Take Hwy 92 north into Rutledge. Turn left at traffic light. Rutledge High School is approx. 1 ½ miles on the left.
From Morristown or Tazewell:
Take Hwy 25E to Rutledge Pike exit in Bean Station. Proceed south on Hwy 11W into Rutledge. Rutledge High School will
be on the left.
Course Description: Start downhill, finish uphill. Two hills at approx. half way, otherwise flat.
Parking: Behind Rutledge High School
Registration and fee: Pre-registration $15. Deadline July 18st. All entries after July 18 st must pay $20. Day of Race registration will
begin at 6:30 a.m.
Awards: Overall 1st & 2nd. Awards 3 deep in the following divisions: 1-9; 10-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49;
50-54; 55-59; 60-69; 70+. Top overall and age group awarded to male and female.
All pre-registered participants will receive a free T-shirt. Day of Race registrants receive t-shirt if available or at a later date.
For more information:
Contact Doug Smith @ 865-828-3922
Participants are welcome to stay and explore the festival. There will be music and dancing all weekend, an art show, a car
show, Civil War reenactments, and our world famous Tomato Wars. There’s lots to see and do for the whole family.
Send completed forms and entry fee to:
Graing er Co. To mato Fe s tival 5K
P. O. Bo x 112
Rutle dg e, TN. 37861
Make checks payable to Grainger County Tomato Festival
Tomato Festival 5K Entry Form
Name:
Address:
City:
Phone:
Emergency Contact:
T-Shirt Size (S, M, L, XL):
MF
State:
Birth date:
Circle
One
Zip code:
Age as of 7/26/2009
Athlete’s Release: Please Read. To run you must sign and date.
I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter and run in
the Tomato Festival Run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of the race
officials relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and/or volunteering to
work in the aforementioned race, including, but not limited to falls; contact with other participants; the effects of the weather,
including high heat or humidity; the condition of the roads; and traffic on the course. All such risks being known and
appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my
application, I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release the Tomato Festival & it’s sponsors, any
and all members thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives, and successors from all claims or liability of any kind
arising out of my participation.
Signature:
If under 18, Parent/Guardian Signature:
Date:
Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 7:30 am
Karns High School, Knoxville
Join us at Karns High School to kick off the 2010 Karns Community Fair!
Proceeds from this race will benefit the Karns High School cross country team.
Schedule of Events:
6:30- 7:20 am: Registration and packet pick-up
7:30 am: 5K start
8:00 am: 1 mile fun-run/ walk start
8:30 am: awards
10:00 am: fair opens
Course: flat and fast, USATF certified #TN 07010MS.
Runners will begin and end on the track.
Age Divisions: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 3034, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69,
70+
Registration: Early (post-marked by 7/16/10): $17
Day of Race: $22
KTC Members day of race: $18
No t-shirt: $12 early/ $16 day of race
Team Competition: Top 5 runners for each team score.
T-shirts: All pre-registered runners will receive a
short-sleeved t-shirt. Day of race registered runners
will receive a t-shirt while supplies last.
Parking: Please park in the back parking lot of Karns
High School.
Course etiquette and safety: Due to insurance
regulations, and for the safety and convenience of all
runners, NO PETS, HEADSETS, ROLLER SKATES,
BICYCLES OR STROLLERS are permitted on the course.
Race forms and information: Contact Heather Bock
at heatherbethbock@hotmail.com or call 865-6885729.
Prizes: Awards will be given to the top 3 male and
female finishers overall and to the top 3 finishers in
each age group. Overall winners are not eligible for
age division awards. Prizes: $100 1st place/ $75 2nd/
$50 3rd. The winning team will receive a $100 cash
prize. 1st/2nd/3rd place male and female in each age
division will receive a Karns 5k glass. Plaques will be
awarded to overall male and female winners and
masters male and female winners. Several door prizes
will also be awarded.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------Official Karns Community 5k Entry Form
NAME
Sex: M
F
Address
Email address
Phone
Age as of 7/24/10
Team
Emergency contact name & phone
Event: 5K
1 mile fun run/ walk
t-shirt:
S
M
L
XL
XXL
No t-shirt
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
I know that running and volunteering to work in 5k races are potentially dangerous activities. I should not enter and run in the Karns Community
5K unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision a race official makes relative to my ability to safely
complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and or/ volunteering to work in the aforementioned race, including but not limited to
a fall; contact with other participants; effects of weather, including high heat, humidity, fog, and rain; the condition of the road and traffic on the
course: all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your
acceptance of my application, I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Karns High School, the sponsors of the
Karns Community 5K, the Karns High School cross country team, Total Race Solutions, Knox County, the City of Knoxville and all members
thereof, and all future sponsors, their representatives, successors, for all claims or liability of any kind arising out of my participation in the
aforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also
grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate
purposes.
Runner’s signature (must include guardian signature if under 18)
Make checks payable to Karns Community 5K
Please mail completed entry form along with check or money order to:
Date
Karns Community 5K c/o Heather Bock, 836 Barksdale Dr. Knoxville, TN 37918
I am running in support of
cross country team!
, a member of the KHS
Loudon Lions Club Run for Vision
Saturday, July 24, 2010
8 AM, BB&T 406 Grove Street, Loudon
To benefit the Loudon Lions Club in our sight conservation programs.
Lions Club Motto - “We Serve!”
5K Run and 1 Mile fun walk
Schedule of events: 7:00-7:55 Registration. 8:00 5K start. 8:05 Mile walk start 8:45 Awards & door prizes
Courses: Run-Starting on Grove St. passing in front of the County Courthouse, turning onto Steekee St. is level to
slightly rolling. Uphill on Carter St. beside LHS, turning left onto Mulberry in front of LHS. Turnaround on Mulberry
at western edge of LHS campus and east on Mulberry for about 1 mile (slight uphill on Mulberry) Right onto Park St.
then left onto Cedar St. for a strong downhill finish beside the Courthouse. Walk is from corner of Mulberry and Grove
west to corner of Mulberry and High St. and back.
Registration and Fees: Early (Postmarked by 7/17/10)-$12.00 Day of race-$15.00 No shirt deduct $5.00
T-Shirts: 50/50 blend for all pre-registered runners/walkers. Day of race as supplies last or later pick-up
5K Awards and Age Groups: Plaques to top 3 open, first masters(40+), first grandmasters(50+), first veterans(60+),
male and female. Awards 3 deep in following age groups; 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44,
45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. Overall winners not eligible for age division awards.
Course Etiquette and Safety: For insurance and safety reasons, NO PETS, NO ROLLER BLADES, NO BABY
STROLLERS, and NO BICYCLES on the course. THE USE OF HEADSET AND EARPHONES IS STRONGLY
DISCOURAGED. We reserve the right to disqualify any person who displays unsportsmanlike behavior or is rude to
race volunteers.
Info: Race chairman Butch White 865 360-7200 or lnbwhite795@att.net
Proudly Sponsored by BB&T
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Official Lions Club Entry Form
Race # _________
Name __________________________________________ Gender: M ___ F ___
Address __________________________________________________________
Email or phone# ____________________ Age as of 7/24/10 ____ DOB _______
Emergency contact name and phone#___________________________________
Event (circle) 5K
Mile
T-Shirt (circle) S M L XL No Shirt
Release - Please read and sign: I know that participating as a runner/walker in races and walks is a potentially dangerous activity. I should not
enter and participate in the Lions Club event unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision made by an official
relative to the event. I assume all risks associated with participating in this event, including but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants,
the effects of weather (high heat and humidity), the condition of the course, and traffic, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having
read this waiver and knowing these risks and facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I, for myself and anyone entitled to
act on my behalf, waive and release the Loudon Lions Club, Knoxville Track Club, City of Loudon, and all sponsors, together with members and
employees thereof and their representatives and successors (herein together “Indemnitees”), from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of
any action or failure to act on the part of the Indemnitees. I also grant permission to the Indemnitees to use any photograph, pictures, recordings or
any other record for any legitimate purpose.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Athlete’s Signature (If under 18, Parent’s Signature)
Date
Make checks payable to LOUDON LIONS CLUB
Mail completed form with check or money order to:
Butch White/ Lions 5K, 2405 Cedar Circle, Lenoir City, TN 37772
The Knoxville Track Club Proudly Presents the
PIGEON FORGE MIDNIGHT 8K
It’s Back! After a break for several years, one of East Tennessee’s favorite races is up and running!
Date, Time, & Place: Saturday, July 31, 2010, Pigeon Forge, TN. Runners will line-up at 11:55 pm and the race will start at midnight.
Course Description and Highlights: USATF Certified #TN10018MS. A fast, flat course! Course closes after 1 hour, 30 minutes.
Registration & Entry Fee: Early—$20 through July 16. All mail-in entries must be postmarked by July 16, 2010. $5 KTC Discount to KTC
Members during pre-registration only. Late Registration—$25 from July 17 through July 28, 2010 (online only). No registrations will be accepted July 29 or 30. Race Day Registration—$30. Online registration link available at www.ktc.org or go directly to www.active.com and search
for Pigeon Forge 8K. Race Day Registration will take place from 10 pm—11:30 pm on July 31 at the Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge Hotel and Convention Center. Deduct $5 for No T-shirt option.
T-shirts: Pre-registered runners will receive shirts on race day. Late registrants as supplies last or at a later date. Shirts will be short sleeved.
Awards: Awards to top 3 Overall, top Masters (40+), Grandmasters (50+), Veterans (60+) for Male and Female. Awards to the top three
Clydesdale (male, 200 lbs+) and Athena (female, 150 lbs+). Age Divisions include 14 and Under, 15—19, 20—24, 25—29, 30—34, 35—39,
40—44, 45—49, 50—54, 55—59, 60—64, 65—69, 70—74, 75—79, and 80 and over. Overall winners not eligible for age division awards (three
deep). Awards must be picked up during the awards ceremony or at Runners Market at Western Plaza beginning Monday, August 2. Awards will
not be mailed.
Team Competition: This race is on the Team Competition schedule. Please visit www.ktc.org for details. Teams must pre-register.
Grand Prix Points: 2010 Grand Prix Points awarded. Remember, to be eligible for Grand Prix awards, you
COURSE CLOSES AFTER
must be a member of the KTC and you must volunteer for at least 3 events on the 2010 race schedule.
1 HOUR, 30 minutes
Refreshments: Refreshments provided for participants only after the run/walk.
Sponsors: Please thank our sponsors including the Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge Hotel and Convention Center, the City of Pigeon Forge, Sevier
County Bank, and Collier Restaurant Group.
Race Etiquette: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course. Headphones are
strongly discouraged but participants will not be disqualified.
Information: Contact Race Director David Morris at 865-607-8717 or via email at smokymtnhiker@aol.com or Caroline Lamar at 865-3847441 or via email at carolinelamar@hotmail.com.
OFFICIAL 2010 PIGEON FORGE 8K ENTRY FORM
Race Number
Name:
Last:
I am participating in my first race. Check here.
Address:
First:
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150lbs+female
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Teams ONLY —Team Name:
Open:
XXL
Women:
Corporate:
Team Captain:
FEES:
$20/Early (thru 7.16.10)
SIGN AND DATE IT.
$25/Late—Online Only (7.17.10—7.28.10)
Pigeon Forge Midnight 8K unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative
to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and /or volunteering to work in the aforemen$30 Race Day Registration
tioned race, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the condition of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.
$5 KTC Member Discount (pre-reg only)
Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, City of Pigeon Forge, Sevier County Bank,
Deduct $5—No-T-shirt Option
Holiday Inn, Runners Market, any and all members thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all
Total (KTC Vol Coupons Accepted)
claims or liability of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out
of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any
photograph, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
KTC/Pigeon Forge Midnight 8K
4049 Taliluna Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919
Date
Make Checks Payable to: Knoxville Track Club We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct or is abusive to
volunteers. Headphones are strongly discouraged.
NO REFUNDS
HAW RIDGE TRAIL RACE
DATE TIME PLACE: Friday evening, August 6, 2010. 5:30 pm. EDT. Starts/finishes at Haw Ridge Park between Knoxville and Oak Ridge.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This roughly seven mile loop course begins with 1/3 mile of pavement, then climbs the Saddle Trail over the ridge, coming
down the far side and merging right onto Middle Road Trail. The trail will take a brisk loop on Twister followed by jaunts on Red Shore, Red Hill and
the South and East Shore trails (among others) before working its way back to Power Line and reentering the woods onto Middle. A short but tough
climb up Low Gap will crest the ridge and eventually lead runners out of the woods and back onto the pavement for the final third of a mile to the
finish line where they collapse in paroxysms of pain, delight, and oxygen deprivation. A fiesta will follow in an attempt at assuagement. Unlike in
past years, beverages will NOT be provided but ample food will be on hand, along with water and Gatorade.
DIRECTIONS: From Knoxville, take Pellissippi Parkway to Edgemoor Drive and bear east for a mile and a quarter, turning onto Old Edgemoor Drive
and following it 3/4 mile to the Life Development Center and park in the grassy field on the left near the registration table.
REGISTRATION AND FEES: Fee: $10.00. Yup, you heard me: ten bucks. Five bucks for students 14 and younger. Two KTC volunteer coupons
will waive fee. On line registration available at www.ktc.org. Participants are encouraged to donate to Friends of Haw Ridge at registration.
INDIVIDUAL RACE AWARDS: Awards will vary from race to race.
the races is encouraged for consideration for series awards. Overall top male and female and top male and female masters qualify for free entry
to Big South Fork Trail Race and hotel accomodations for that race.
SAFETY The course will be monitored with water and aid stations; however, due to the unusual nature of this race (and trail racing generally) we
strongly recommend that you : (1) Carry your own water with a fanny pack, (2) If sensitive to insect stings or bites, carry your own medication, and
(3) Do some pre-race training offroad, as there is no substitute for experience. We want you to have a good time.
INFO FOR RUNNING OR VOLUNTEERING: Contact race director Michael deLisle 865.588.1650 or mdelisle@comcast.net
OFFICIAL 2010 HAW RIDGE TRAIL RACE ENTRY FORM
Address
Race Number
____________________________________________________
City ________________________________ State ___________ Zip _____
Name
Last____________________________________
Phone (
First___________________________________
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male
female
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4443 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
) _______ - _______ E-Mail Address ______________________
run in the Haw Ridge Trail Race unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of
a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and /or
CARE, ASICS, AND THE CITY OF OAK RIDGE, any and all members thereof, and all further sponsors, their
representatives, successors, from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in
this waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recordings, or any other
record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
__________________________ _______________________ _____
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2010 WEST HILLS R UN/FUN WALK DETAILS
5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk
Sponsored by the West Hills Community Association, the West Side Family YMCA, and Pilot
Saturday, August 7, 2010 in West Hills Park
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on the Jean Teague Greenway.
1 MILE FUN WALK Enjoy a walk or run out and back on the Jean Teague Greenway.
West Side Family YMCA
400 N. Winston Road
REGISTRATION & FEES
5K • Pre-registration = $12 — MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JULY 31, 2010.
Race Day Registration = $15/person
Team Competition Awards to top 3 teams. Top 4 members of each team’s time count.
No additional costs to enter as a team. Teams must Pre-register preferably together.
Health Shoppe
SUBURBAN PLAZA
1 MILE FUN WALK • Pre-registration = $5 — MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JULY 31,
2010. Race Day Registration = $8/person • Children 3 and under are free.
Jim McElroy
Make checks payable to WHCA. Most proceeds from this year’s event will support the
Greater Knoxville Tennis Association Phase 2 improvements to the West Side YMCA/West
Hills Park Tennis Courts capital improvement project.
T-SHIRTS Provided to all pre-registered participants. Provided to late registrants as supplies
last.
Julian Williams
865-356-3056
5K Awards Top 3 overall, top masters(40+), top grandmasters(50+), both male and female.
Overall winners ineligible for age division awards. 3-deep (male & female) in these categories:
10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34,35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60- 64,
65-69, 70-80, 81-99. Awards must be picked up during the ceremony.
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CURRENT 5K RECORD HOLDERS (M) Mike Spooner 15:02.0
2010 West Hills 5K Run
Please check your event R 5K Run R 1 Mile Fun Walk
ONE ENTRANT PER FORM. Copy this form as needed.
Complete &and mail form with entry fee to:
TRS West Hills 5K • PO Box 30667 • Knoxville, TN 37930-0667
Make check payable to the West Hills Community Association (WHCA). No Refunds.
Name: Last
First
Address:
City:
State:
Phone: (
Gender:
ZIP:
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R Male R Female R Enter Team Name
Age ______ Birthday: _____/_____/________
R Small R Medium R Large R X Large
1 Mile Fun Walk ONLY—Child T-shirt Size: R Small R Medium R Large
ADULT T-shirt: SIZE:
(F) Jasmine Keller 17:25
2010 WEST HILLS RUN/FUN WALK OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
RELEASE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RACE YOU MUST SIGN AND DATE THE FOLLOWING:
I know that running, walking, and volunteering to work in road races are potentially hazardous activities.
I should not participate in the WEST HILLS 5K RUN or 1 MILE FUN WALK unless I am medically able and
properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run or walk. I assume all risks associated with running, walking and/or volunteering to work in
the aforementioned race, including, but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of
weather, including high heat and humidity, the condition of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks
being known and appreciated by me.
Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release THE WEST HILLS COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION, members thereof, West Side Family YMCA, West Hills Baptist Church, the City of Knoxville,
TRS Corp, USATF, and all FURTHER SPONSORS, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned event even though that liability
may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grant
permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of
this event for any legitimate purpose.
Signature
Date
Parent’s Signature (if under 18)
Date
Emergency contact:
Emergency contact’s phone:
FOOTHILL STRIDERS 34TH ANNUAL
Scholars RUN 2010
Second Leg of the
Healthy Blount Triple
Crown of Running
5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Hospital
Proceeds are to fund two annual
scholarships sponsored by the
Foothill Striders, Inc.
G E N E R A L
DATE:
• Saturday, August 14, 2010
LOCATION:
• Physical Education Building,
Maryville College
CHECK-IN:
• 6:45 – 7:30 a.m.
RACE TIME:
• 8:00 a.m. – 5K Run
• 8:05 a.m. – 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
I N F O R M A T I O N
REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE. Individuals can pre-register in person at the
Parks and Recreation Office located at: 316 S. Everett High Road, Maryville, TN 37804
through Thursday, August 12, 3 p.m. Fee includes a race T-shirt. (Please add $1.50 for
XXL shirt orders.)
• Pre-Registration closes Thursday, August 12, 3 p.m.
• Pre-registration fee: $15
• Day of Race Registration Fee: $18
• Or register online by August 12, 2 p.m. eastern at www.parksrec.com
CORPORATE & SCHOOL GROUP CHALLENGE. Each team consists of at least
3 members. The 3 fastest times will be added together to form the team score.
Runners may register separately but must enter a corporation or school group name
in the appropriate blank on the entry form. Entry fee for team members is
$15 preregistration. Teams must pre-register.
THE COURSE. 5K Course includes area
city streets. Split times will be provided at
each mile. The 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run is
situated entirely on the Maryville College
campus.
AGE DIVISIONS
Male
11/under
12-15
16-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
Female
11/under
12-15
16-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65 & over
Overall
Male & Female
Masters
Male & Female (40 & over)
take place immediately following the 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.
Plaques will be awarded for the top corporate/school groups.
T-SHIRTS. All runners will receive an attractive, high-quality
T-shirt (race day guarantee to pre-registered runners). Shirts will
be available on the day of the race for day-of-race entries, as long
as supplies last. Those who do not receive a shirt on race day
may pick up a shirt at the Parks & Recreation office approximately
two weeks later.
OTHER INFORMATION. No baby strollers, bicycles, roller
blades, dogs or use of headsets are allowed.
Refreshments will be served immediately following the race for all
registered participants.
AWARDS AND PRIZES. An awards ceremony will be held
on-site immediately following the race (approximately 9 a.m.).
Special awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age
group and to the male/female Overall and Masters winners in the
5K. All Fun Run/Walk participants will receive a ribbon. All race
participants will be eligible for free door prize drawings which will
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70 & over
For more information regarding this race or the Triple
Crown of Running, please contact Parks & Recreation at
865-983-9244.
Access results at www.parksrec.com
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F O R M
Detach and return form with check or money order (made payable to Foothill Striders): ATTN: Parks &
Recreation, Scholars Run, P.O. Box 789, Alcoa, TN 37701-0789 or register online at: www.parksrec.com
RACE
Number
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
For office use only
LAST NAME _______________________________________________ FIRST NAME ______________________________________________
SCHOOL GROUP _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
CORPORATION NAME _________________________________________________________________________________________________
SEX ______________________
STREET ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
BIRTHDAY
CITY _________________________________ STATE ______________ ZIP _______________ PHONE (________)______________________
________ ________ ________
I WILL RUN IN THE: ________ 5K
PRE-REGISTRATION FEE:
________ 1 MILE
$15 (BEFORE 8/12/10, 3PM)
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XXL (Please add $1.50 to entry fee for XXL shirt order.)
___________________________
EMERGENCY CONTACT________________________________________________________ PHONE (________)______________________
ATHLETE’S RELEASE: I know that running in road races is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run in this race unless I am medically
able and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running in this road race, including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the
effects of weather, including high heat and/or humidity, the conditions of the road and traffic on the course; all such risks being known and appreciated by
me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on
my behalf, waive and release the Foothill Striders, Parks & Rec, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any
kind arising out of my participation in the race even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in
this waiver. I also grant my permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any
legitimate purpose.
SIGNATURE______________________________________________________________________ DATE_______________________________________
(If under 18 years of age, parent’s signature required)
The Butterfly Fund 5K
The Butterfly Fund supports research, treatment
and services dedicated to the defeat of childhood cancers.
Date, Time & Place: Saturday August
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Certified: USTAF #TN4012djr. An “Out and Back” along Cherokee Blvd beginning in the eastbound
Course Description: Course Cer
entrance. Course runs to Talahi Drive and back in the westbound lanes of Cherokee Blvd to Southgate Rd.
lanes near the west park entrance
Registration & Entry Fee: Early (Aug 14, 2010) $23 adults/$18 children ($5 Discount per family Member for family entries Of 2
Or More People). Late And Race Day Registration $25 adults/$20 children (No Family Discounts). No T-Shirt Option Deduct $2.
Online Registration available at www.butterfly5k.edgereg.com Butterfly Fund website: butterflyfund.org
Pre-Registration Packet Pickup Will Be Available. Details To Be Provided Via Email
T-Shirts: 1st Quality Short Sleeved.
Awards: $125 to Top Male and Female, $100 to 100th Finisher, $75 to Top Masters (40+), Grandmasters (50+), & Veterans (60+)
Male & Female. Awards to Top 3 Male And Female Finishers in each Age Group (Overall Winners not Eligible). Awards Must Be
Picked Up On Race Day And Will Not Be Mailed.
TR Gand Prix: This race is part of the Total Race Solutions Tennessee Grand Prix Series. More info at www.tngrandprix.com
Refreshments: Refreshments will be provided in the tent following the race.
Information: Contact James Harrill At 865.789.1982 Or Email At Jharrill@Butterflyfund.org
•
5K only entry form
Detach Here •
First Name and Middle Initial
Last Name
T-Shirt Size:
Sex:
Age:
Machine copies accepted
on 8/14/2010
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Male
Female
Mailing address
City
State/Prov
Area Code
Telephone
E-Mail Address
First Name
Emergency Contact Last Name
Area Code
Fees: Adult -- $23
Zip/Postal Code
Telephone
Child (18 & Younger)--$18
($5 Discount Available To Family Entries Of 2 Or More)
Fill Out And Return To (Please make checks payable to East Tennessee Foundation):
The Butterfly Fund, PO Box 31434, Knoxville, TN 37930-1434
Athlete's Release - Please Read Carefully
I know that running and volunteering to work in road races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter the butterfly fund 5k unless i am
medically able and properlytrained. I understand that my entry fee is non-refundable and race numbers are non-transferrable. I agree to abide by
any decision of the race director relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and/or volunteering to
work the aforementioned race, including but not limited to falls, contact with participants, weather, including high heat or humidity, the conditions
of the course and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and release and knowing these
facts, and in anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Butterfly Fund, East Tennessee Foundation, Total Race Solutions, and
EdgeReg, and all participating sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims of liability of any kind arising out of my participation in
the aforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I
also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recording, or any other recording of this event for any legitimate
purpose.
___________________________________________
Signature
Date
__________________________________________
Parent/Guardian if under 18
Media Sponsor
A fund-raising run/walk for the
American Cancer Society
DATE/TIME/PLACE: Saturday, August 21, 2010, 8 a.m. Starts and Finishes at Tyson Park.
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND HIGHLIGHTS: Mostly flat and shaded course from Tyson Park, crossing Concord Street
onto the Third Creek Greenway, toward Tobler Lane and back to Tyson Park. Course will be USATF certified.
EXPECTED PARTICIPATION: 250+ runners/walkers
REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE: Pre-registration closes Friday, August 13, 2010. Pre-registration fee is $18.00. Deduct
$5 for No T-shirt option. Late registration fee is $20.00 for all participants. Day of race registration between 6:30-7:30 a.m.
under the Pavilion at Tyson Park. Walkers will not be timed.
SHIRTS: First quality, 100% cotton shirts. Pre-registered runners/walkers receive shirts on race day. Late and/or race day
registrants receive shirts as supplies last or at later date.
PACKET PICK-UP: Packets will not be mailed. Pick them at Tyson Park beginning at 6:30 a.m. on race day.
AWARDS: Award ceremony to be held after the event. Awards to the top three overall, top Masters (40+), Grandmasters
(50+) and Veterans (60+), male and female. Overall winners not eligible for age division awards. Awards to the top
Clydesdale (male 200lbs+) and Athena (female 150lbs+). Awards three deep for age divisions: MALE/FEMALE: 14&
under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
RESULTS: Complete results available on KTC’s website, www.ktc.org.
COURSE ETIQUETTE: Strollers, roller blades, pets NOT ALLOWED on race course. Use of headsets/earphones is
strongly discouraged.
INFORMATION: Michael Holtz, 414-3191, michael.holtz@cancer.org
OFFICIAL 2010 HOTTER ‘N HELL 5K RUN/WALK ENTRY FORM
Race Number ________________________
Official Use Only
Address ___________________________________________
City_______________________ State______ ZIP__________
NAME
Last ____________________________
First____________________________
Phone (____)______________________
Email Address ______________________________________
In case of emergency call _____________________________
5K Run___________ 5K Walk_____________
Sex
Circle one:
male
female
Age (as of 8/21/2010) ____________________
Birthdate: month________date______ year___
Clydesdale/Athena Weight Division (circle one)
200+ lbs male
150+lbs female
T-shirt size (circle one) S M L XL XXL
No T-shirt ____ (deduct $5.00 from pre-reg fee)
I’m running/walking in (circle one)
Honor of
Memory of
____________________________________
Disclaimer: I know that running and volunteering to work in 5K races are potentially
dangerous activities. I should not enter and run in the Hotter ‘n Hell 5K unless I am medically
able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision a race official makes relative to my
ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and/or
volunteering to work in the aforementioned race, including but not limited to falls ,contact
with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat and humidity, the condition
of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.
Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of
my application, I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the
American Cancer Society, the sponsors of the Hotter ‘n Hell 5K, the Knoxville Track Club,
Knox County and the City of Knoxville and all members thereof, and all future sponsors, their
representatives, successors, for all claims or liability of any kind arising out of my
participation in the aforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out of
negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grant
permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recordings, or any
other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
____________________________________________________________ ______________
Runner’s signature (must include guardian if under 18)
Date
Fill out completely and mail with entry fee to:
Michael Holtz/Hotter ‘n Hell 5K, c/o American Cancer Society,
871 N. Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909
Make checks payable to American Cancer Society.
August 28, 2010
5K Race at 8:00 a.m.
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk at 8:10 a.m.
The University of Tennessee Medical Center
1924 Alcoa Highway
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Registration is also available online at www.manrun.org
Entry Fee for 5K (Chip timed, USTAF certified course)
$25.00
Entry Fee for 5K after August 24 and on-site Race Day
$30.00
Entry Fee for Family 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Sleep in for The Man Run
$20.00
$25.00
Additional Contribution to The Man Run
$
Total Amount
$
In appreciation of
support from the
Complete registration form on back
Team Name:
First Name:
Last Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Age on Race Day:
Sex:
Primary Phone:
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Zip:
Date of Birth:
E-Mail:
I am a Prostate Cancer Survivor
Pre-registered runners/walkers packet pick-up will be at Belk Women’s store, West Town Mall
on Friday, August 27 from 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
T-Shirt Size ADULT:
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CHILD:
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Late race registrants receive shirts as supplies last at the UT Medical Center registration table.
Awards
1ST Prostate Cancer Survivor, 1st Overall Male and Female, Top Team Participation. Awards will be given to the top 3 overall
male and female finishers, the top male and female Masters finishers (40+), the top male and female Grandmasters finishers
(50+), and the top male and female Veterans (60+). The top 3 finishers in each age group (10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29,
30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 &over.) will also receive awards. Overall winners are not
eligible for age division awards (three deep) Participants are eligible for only one award. Awards must be picked upon race day;
they will not be mailed.
The Man Run is a member race of The Run and See Tennessee Grand Prix series, which is a series of Tennessee running
events that take place throughout the year. Runners can travel to unique and different locations throughout the state and
experience fun and different running events, while seeing new places and sights. Runners earn points for participating
in The Run and See Tennessee Grand Prix races and placing in the top 10 of their age group for each race. A year end
awards ceremony is held to recognize the top 10 point earners in each age group. For more information on the series go
to www.tngrandprix.com.
Release
I understand that my consent to the following provisions is given in consideration of the acceptance of this registration and for being
permitted to participate in The Man Run. I am a voluntary participant in this athletic event and know and understand that it is strenuous
physical activity and potentially hazardous to my health. Knowing the inherent hazards of participation in this athletic event, I HEREBY
ASSUME AND ACCEPT FULL AND COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INJURY OR ACCIDENT WHICH MAY OCCUR DURING MY
PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT OR WHILE ON THE PREMISES OF THIS EVENT. I, FOR MYSELF, MY HEIRS, EXECUTORS AND
ADMINISTRATORS, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS University Health System, Inc. (UHS), University of Tennessee Medical
Center, Total Race Solutions and any event sponsor from any loss, liability or claims I may have arising out participation in this event,
including personal injury or damage suffered by me or others, whether caused by falls, contact with or negligence of other participants,
conditions of the course, or otherwise. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the completion of this event.
I understand that the entry fee is non-refundable and the numbers are non-transferable. The race director reserves the right to reject any
entry or to issue invitations. I give my permission to UHS and its affiliates to use any photographs, videotapes, or other recordings of me
that are made during the course of this event. I certify that I am at least 18 years of age and this is my legal signature.
Signature, and if under 18, Parent’s Signature
Date
If sending by mail, early registration must be post-marked by August 20, 2010 to:
The Man Run
1934 Alcoa Highway, Suite 473
Knoxville, TN 37920
Make checks payable to: UT Medical Center–The Man Run
Norris Dam Hard Trail Race
DATE TIME PLACE: Sunday morning, September 5, 2010. 7:00 am. Starts/finishes at Norris Dam State Park off
US 441 in Norris, TN.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: 25k and 50k course will take place on the beautiful trails of east Tennessee in the Norris Dam
State Park and the City of Norris watershed. Combination of single track trails 70% and 4 wheel drive roads. Aid stations
every 5 miles. 50k has 5200 ft of climb. Camping and cabins are available within walking distance…and will go fast!....of
the start at Norris Dam State Park. 50k has 8 hour time limit. You WILL have fun!
DIRECTIONS: From Knoxville: Take I-75 north to exit 122. Turn right off exit towards Norris. From the top of the exit
ramp, go 1.4 miles, then turn left on Hwy 441/Norris Freeway. Go about 4.8 miles, then when you approach the dam, turn right at the Norris State
Park cabin/campground. Go up the hill about a quarter of a mile to the 2nd pavilion on your right.
REGISTRATION AND FEES: Fee: $15.00 for 25k, $30.00 for 50k. This is really cheap for races of this length. Three KTC volunteer coupons will
waive fee for 25k, six for 50k. On line registration available at www.ktc.org.
the races is required for consideration for series awards. Overall top male and female and top male and female masters qualify for free entry
and hotel accomodationsto the Big South Fork Trail Race in September.
SAFETY: The course will be monitored with water and aid stations; however, due to the unusual nature of this race (and trail racing generally) we
strongly recommend that you : (1) Carry your own water with a fanny pack, (2) If sensitive to insect stings or bites, carry your own medication, and
(3) Do some pre-race training offroad, as there is no substitute for experience. We want you to have a good time.
INFO FOR RUNNING OR VOLUNTEERING: Contact race director Kerry Trammell at 865-567-0377 or kerryt11@comcast.net. More info 865.588.1650
OFFICIAL 2010 NORRIS DAM HARD TRAIL RACE ENTRY FORM
Address
Race Number
__________________________________________________________
City ________________________________ State ___________ Zip ___________
Name
Last____________________________________
Phone (
First___________________________________
at Phone ( ) ________ - ________
Sex Circle One
male
female
Year of Birth ______
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Michael deLisle,Norris Dam Hard Trail Race
4443 Kingston Pike, Knoxville TN 37919
run in the Norris Dam Hard Trail Race unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision
of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and /or
CARE, ASICS, THE CITY OF NORRIS, TVA, NORRIS DAM STATE PARK, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, ANDERSON
COUNTY, any and all members thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims or
liability of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned event, even though that liability may arise
out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all of the
foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate
purpose.
__________________________ _______________________ _____
Athlete's Signature
Date
The Knoxville Track Club Proudly Presents the 1st Annual
HAL CANFIELD MEMORIAL MILE
Proceeds go to the Hal Canfield Endowment Scholarship Fund in honor of KTC Founder Harold Canfield.
Date, Time, & Place: Monday, September 6, 2010 at 8:30 am on Cherokee Boulevard in beautiful Sequoyah Hills.
Course Description and Highlights: Course USATF Certified #TN10022MS. The course is point to point beginning at the far west end of
Cherokee Boulevard and finishing just past the entrance to the middle parking lot.
Race Day Parking: Participants can park in either the west end parking lot or the middle parking lot on Cherokee Boulevard. Participants parking in the middle lot will not be allowed to exit that lot until all races are completed.
Registration & Entry Fee: Early Registration—$20 through 8.27.2010. KTC Members eligible for $5 discount during pre-registration only.
Late and Race Day Registration—$25. No T-shirt—deduct $5. NO REFUNDS or transfers. Online registration available at www.ktc.org or you can
go directly to www.active.com and search for Hal Canfield Memorial Mile. Packet pickup and race day registration will take place at the far west
end parking lot beginning at 7 am and will end at 8:15 am.
Proceeds/Donation: Proceeds from this event will go to the Hal Canfield Scholarship Endowment Fund. This fund provides scholarship money
to one local high school student for college.
T-shirts: Short-sleeved, cotton t-shirts. Women specific sizes for female participants. Pre-registered runners will receive shirts during packet
pickup. Late registrants as supplies last or at a later date.
Awards: Award ceremony to be held after the race in the field adjacent to the middle parking lot (closest to finish line). Awards to the top 3 overall male and female. Awards to the top 2 Masters (40+), Grandmasters (50+), and Veterans (60+) Male and Female. Awards to the top Clydesdale
and Athena. Age division awards are three deep. Age divisions begin with 14 and under, then 5 year increments. Overall winners are not eligible
for age division awards.
Grand Prix Points: 2010 Grand Prix Points awarded. Remember, you must volunteer for at least 3 races to be eligible for awards and you must
be a KTC Member.
Results: Complete results will be available on the KTC Website at www.ktc.org.
Race Etiquette: Due to insurance regulations; roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the courses. Headphones are
strongly discouraged but you will not be disqualified.
Information: Contact Race Director Jason Altman at 865.805.2476 or via email at jalts2@comcast.net or Eric Branch at 865.935.9151 or via
email at ecbranch@gmail.com.
OFFICIAL 2010 HAL CANFIELD MEMORIAL MILE ENTRY FORM
Race Number
Name:
Last:
First:
AGE (as of 9.6.10)
I would like to volunteer at KTC events. Check here.
This is my first race ever. Check here.
Address:
Female
200 lbs + male
150lbs+female
Women—S M L XL
Men—S M L XL XXL
City/State/Zip:
Email address*:
Phone (___)____-_____
*Note: Please supply a valid email address for important race instructions.
at
Teams Only—Team Name:
Team Captain:
SIGN AND DATE IT.
FEES (Please check all that apply):
run in the Hal Canfield Memorial Mile unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any deci$20/Early (thru 8.27.10)
sion of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and /
or volunteering to work in the aforementioned race, including but not limited to falls, contact with other partici$25/Late (after 8.27.10) and Race Day
pants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the condition of the road and traffic on
the
course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.
Deduct $5—KTC Member Discount
Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for
Deduct $5—NO T-SHIRT
myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, CITY OF
KNOXVILLE, any and all members thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims
Donation to Hal Canfield Fund
or liability of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned event, even though that liability may
arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all
the foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate
purpose.
KTC/Hal Canfield Memorial Mile
4049 Taliluna Avenue Knoxville TN 37919
Date
Make Checks Payable to: Knoxville Track Club We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct or is abusive to
volunteers. Headphones are strongly discouraged at this race.
NO REFUNDS
THE
Member of the Run and See Tennessee Grand Prix
2 mile walk, 5K, 10K
Fees $20 until August 27th, $25 thereafter
Labor Day Monday, September 6, 2010, 9:00am.
Starts and finishes at Indian Mountain State Park Jellico,TN.
Your Name: ______________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _______________________________ Phone: (____) ________________
E-mail: ____________________________________________________________________
M ____ F ____
T-shirt size:
Age race day ____
adult small
child small
Distance entering:
Birthdate __________
adult medium
child medium
2 Mile Walk
5K run
adult large
child large
adult extra large
child extra large
no t-shirt
$16 registration fee
(21$ late) without shirt
10K run
Emergency Contact (Name): _____________________ Phone: (____) ______________
_
By signing below, you agree, warrant and covenant as follows:
WAIVER
I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able
and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run.
I assume all risks associated with participating in the Miner's Mile Walk/Run on September 6, 2010, including, but not
limited to, falls, contacts with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic
and conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I realize that this is a strenuous event
which requires proper physical conditioning. I hereby certify that I am in such physical condition and good health.
Having read this release and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone
entitled to act in my behalf or on behalf of my estate, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns waive and release
the City of Jellico, Tennessee, any employee or volunteer of the City of Jellico, Jellico Community Hospital, any employee
or volunteer of Jellico Community Hospital and all other sponsors of the race, any other persons assisting with the race,
the officers, board members, agents, servants, employees, promoters, managers, directors, officials, their successors and
assigns of each and every one of the above from any and all claims of injury or liabilities of any kind including illness or
damages suffered by me, arising out of my participation in or traveling to or from this race event even though the liability
may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons referred to in this waiver.
I also grant permission for the use of any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of my
participation in this event for any legitimate purpose. I give permission for the use of my name and photo by
any sponsors of this event to use for their distinct purposes. I understand that if the race is canceled because
of circumstances beyond the control of the race committee and sponsors, including, but not limited to,
unsafe weather conditions or governmental ban, my entry fee will not be refunded.
I agree to the above waiver,
_____________________________________________________
Name of Participant
_____________________________________________________
Signature of parent or guardian if under age 18 years of age
Marine Mud Run
Date, Time and Place: Saturday morning, 0900, 11 September 2010.
Race starts and finishes at the Knox County Melton Hill Park.
Maybe YOU can be one of us…The Few…The Proud…The MUDDY !!!
Put on some old clothes and shoes and join the
Bring family and friends to view
Marines for our 7th exciting and fun 5k run that
the Marine’s static display of equipincludes obstacles, a few hills, the lake and of
ment. For race registration visit
course, Mud.
www.Active.com (search-Knox mud run)
Run individually or go at it as a team.
Additional info: Gene Furrow
Either way, the Marines will make sure no one is
phone: (865) 773-3061, or
left behind!
email: MudRun@mclknox.org.
There will be plenty of refreshments afterwards for
All proceeds to benefit Knoxville’s
all the participants!
Marine Corps League Lt. Bonnyman
We even have a fun 200 yard challenge for the kids
Detachment #924 and Toys for Tots, so
who will receive a special USMC ID tag with chain
be sure and bring a new unwrapped toy.
and silencer for their effort.
All 5K entrants will receive a commemorative Marine
Good luck and Semper Fidelis!
Mud Run T-shirt to wear with Pride.
Awards to individual overall Male and Female and 3
deep for the many different age brackets and top
team categories: Male, Female, Co-ed, JROTC and
ROTC.
Sponsored by the Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Detachment
of the Marine Corps League, and support from Delta
Company, 4th CEB, USMCR
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The Knoxville Track Club Proudly Presents
the 34th Annual
WEARS VALLEY 15K ROAD RACE
HEADPHONES ARE PROHIBITED AT THIS EVENT.
Anyone wearing headphones will be disqualified and will not receive a time or be listed in the results.
Date, Time, & Place: Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 8:00 am in Townsend, TN. Townsend is located about 35 miles SE of Knoxville. From Knoxville, take Alcoa Highway (Hwy #129) to Hwy 321 into Alcoa, Maryville, and Townsend. Race headquarters is the Townsend Visitors Center on Hwy.
321.
Course Description and Highlights: Course USATF certified. A lovely, scenic, and challenging course that runs on backcountry roads near the
Little River. First two miles are flat. Major hill between miles two and three. Rolling hills between three and eight with a flat stretch near mid point.
Last mile mostly downhill. Race start and finish is behind Trailhead Steakhouse on River Road (Cross Hwy 321 from Townsend Visitors Center).
Course closes after 2 hours. This is not a course for walkers.
Course Record: Male: Marty Sonnenfeldt—47:00 (1988); Female: Susan Shipley—54:03 (1987).
Registration & Entry Fee: Early Registration—$20 through September 3, 2010. KTC Members eligible for $5 discount during pre-registration only.
Late and Race Day Registration—$25. No T-shirt—deduct $5.
T-shirts: Short-sleeved shirts for this race. Pre-registered runners will receive shirts on race day. Late registrants as supplies last or at a later date.
Awards: Award ceremony to be held after the race at the Townsend Visitors Center. Awards to the top 3 overall male and female. Awards to the top 2
Masters (40+), Grandmasters (50+), and Veterans (60+) Male and Female. Awards to the top Clydesdale and Athena. Age division awards are three
deep. Age divisions begin with 14 and under, then 5 year increments. Overall winners are not eligible for age division awards.
Team Competition: This race is on the 2010 Grand Prix Team Competition schedule. ALL teams MUST pre-register at least 4 days before the race!
You cannot make changes to any teams on race day.
Grand Prix Points: 2010 Grand Prix Points awarded. Remember, you must volunteer for at least 3 races to be eligible for awards and you must be a
KTC Member.
Refreshments: An assortment of food and drink will be provided post-race.
Course closes after
hours
Results: Complete results will be available on the KTC Website at www.ktc.org.
Race Etiquette: Due to insurance regulations; roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the courses. Headphones are prohibited at this event. Wearing them will result in disqualification and you will not be listed in the results.
Information: Contact Race Director Pam Parkinson at 865-207-6122 or via email at pamparkinson@ymail.com.
OFFICIAL
Race Number
Name:
Last:
First:
AGE (as of 9.12.10)
010 WEARS VALLEY 15K ENTRY FORM
I would like to volunteer at future KTC events. Check here.
Address:
Female
200 lbs + male
150lbs+female
S M L XL XXL
City/State/Zip:
Email address*:
Phone (___)____-_____
*Note: Please supply a valid email address for important race instructions.
at
Teams Only—Team Name:
Team Captain:
SIGN AND DATE IT.
FEES (Please check all that apply):
Wears Valley 15K unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my
$20/Early (thru 9.310)
ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and /or volunteering to work in the aforementioned
race, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice
$25/Late (after 9.4.10) and Race Day
and snow, the condition of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.
Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself, and anyDeduct $5—KTC Member Discount
one entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, City of Townsend, Preston Aircraft, any and
all members thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of
Deduct $5—NO T-SHIRT
my participation in the aforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of
the persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recordings,
or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
KTC/Wears Valley 15K
Date
725 West 2nd North St., Morristown, TN 37814
Make Checks Payable to: Knoxville Track Club volunteers. Headphones are PROHIBITED at this event.
NO REFUNDS
Mail In Registration Form
The Inaugural
Run For The Red
Event Entry Form
One Runner per form PLEASE!
Print It Out, Fill It In,
and Postmark It By September 11, 2010!
Event Date September 18, 2010
Make checks payable to Watauga Red Cross
Mail to: Run For The Red, c/o eNetFirst, Inc., 1002 Maple Street, Carrollton, Ga 30117
Runner's Name___________________________ Address_________________________________
City____________________________________ State________ Zip______________ Sex____
Runner's Cellphone__________________________ Home Phone__________________________
Work Phone___________________________ Email Address____________________________
Emergency Contact_____________________ @ Emergency Phone # ____________________
Runner's Birthdate________________
2010 Run for the Red Registration and Options Workbox
ITEM
Runner's Fee
_
DETAILS
QTY/PRICE
SUBTOTALS
$45.00 for Half Marathon
$67.50 for MARATHON
Qty One(1)
$
_
Postmark after 9/11/10 ADD $11.50
Runner 2010 T-Shirt
Circle Size YTH LG
S
M
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XL
XXL
$
Qty One(1)
Included
T-shirts guaranteed to pre-registered riders only.
Add'l 2010 Event SS T's Size ____ Size____ Size ____ Size____
#____@ $12.50 ea $
Additional contributions gratefully accepted.
$
GRA ND TOTAL INCLUDED (checks and money orders only)
Payable to Watauga Red Cross
$
By affixing m y signature I attest that I have read and agree to the BSG Liability Waiver at this internet URL:
http://www.runforthered.org/red/waiver_red.htm,
and I further agree to sign waivers as necessary at registration, including a copy of the RFTR Liability Waiver.
Signature____________________
Guardian sign here if under 18____________________
Run Starts at 7:00 am September 18, 2010 - Will be held rain or shine - NO REFUNDS!
Course will be marked and maps and water provided.
The Knoxville Track Club Proudly Presents the 17th Annual
BIG SOUTH FORK 17.5 MILE TRAIL RACE
COURSE CLOSES AFTER 5 hours
Date, Time, & Place: Saturday, September 25, 2010, at 8:30 am (Eastern Daylight Time). Starts and finishes at the Bandy Creek
Campground in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.
Directions and Lodging: From Knoxville, take I-75 north to Oneida, Exit 141 (40 minutes) and follow the signs to Big South National River
and Recreation Area. Proceed to the Bandy Creek Campground. Camping space is available at the Bandy Creek Campground. Reservations
can be made through the NPS reservation service (www.nps.gov) at 1.800.365.CAMP. Go to www.ktc.org for more details.
Course Description and Highlights: This 17.5 Mile out-and-back, loop course starts and ends at the John Litton General Slavens Trailhead. The first 1.5 miles is paved and gravel, with the balance being a single track trail. After a short paved section to exit the campground,
runners will follow the gravel road out of the campground area. After about 1 mile on the gravel, runners will enter the trail and descend
through the John Litton Farm to the Litton/Slavens trail. Taking a left there, they continue 2.5 miles to the Grand Gap Loop. Taking a right
there, they follow the 6.8 mile Grand Gap Loop, and then return the entire 5.1 miles to the trailhead via the Litton/Slavens trail. Aid stations at
(roughly) 3.5, 8.5, 12, and 14 miles. Course closes in 5 hours.
Registration & Entry Fee: All runners MUST pre-register and postmark entry forms no later than Monday, September 20, 2010.
Fee: $40. KTC Members eligible for $5 discount. Fee without sweatshirt is $30. Additional picnic lunches are $8.00 each. KTC coupons can
be used in lieu of fee. Online registration available through www.ktc.org or by going to www.active.com and searching for Big South Fork 17.5
Mile Trail Run. There is NO LATE OR RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
Sweatshirts: Each runner will receive a limited edition long-sleeve BSF Trail Race sweatshirt unless they choose the “No Sweatshirt Option.”
Awards: Awards to top 3 Overall, top Masters (40+), Grandmasters (50+), Veterans (60+) for Male and Female. Awards to the top Clydesdale
(male, 200 lbs+) and Athena (female, 150 lbs+). Overall winners not eligible for age division awards (three deep). Age divisions grouped in
5-year increments starting with 14—19.
Post Race Celebration: All runners are invited to a family picnic in the staging area held immediately after the race.
Safety: The course will be well-monitored with water and aid stations; however, due to the unusual nature of this race (and trail racing in general) we strongly recommend that you: 1)Carry your own water with a fanny pack; 2)If sensitive to insect stings or bites then carry your own
medication—yellow jackets have been a nuisance; and 3)Do some pre-race training off-road—there is no substitute for experience. And remember that this is a strenuous race and should only be run if you are properly trained. We want you to have a good time!
Information: Contact Race Director Bobby Glenn at 865.688.0715 or bgruns@comcast.net. For Big South Fork information, please call 931.879.3625.
OFFICIAL 2
Race Number
Name:
Last:
First:
AGE (as of 9.25.10)
1
BIG SOUTH FORK 17.5 MILE TRAIL RUN
Address:
Female
200 lbs + male
150lbs+female
Circle Sweatshirt Size:
City/State/Zip:
Email address*:
Phone (__)____-______
at
SIGN AND DATE IT.
I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should
not enter and run in the BSF 17.5 Mile Trail Race unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree
to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all
risks associated with running and /or volunteering to work in the aforementioned race, including but not
limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity,
ice and snow, the condition of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.
Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release THE KNOXVILLE TRACK
CLUB, BSFNRRA, Runners Market, any and all members thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the
persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion
pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
S M L XL XXL
FEES:
$40 by 9.20.10—no late or race day reg.
$30—No Sweatshirt
$5 KTC Member Discount
$8 Extra Picnic Lunch Each
KTC/BSF Trail Race
1721 Bonita Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918
Date
Make Checks Payable to: Knoxville Track Club
NO REFUNDS
volunteers. HEADPHONES ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED AT THIS RACE.
2010 Cumberland Trail 50K Application
(please print clearly)
NAME________________________________________________
AGE ON RACE DAY _____
ADDRESS_____________________________________________
SEX ______
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State
Zip
PHONE: Work (
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL: ________________________ at___________________________
E-MAIL (print clearly!)_________________________________________________________________
QUALIFYING ULTRA FINISH &
DATE:___________________________________________________
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KNOWN MEDICAL CONDITIONS: ______________________________________________________
ATHLETE'S RELEASE (PLEASE READ, TO RUN THE RACE, YOU MUST SIGN AND DATE IT):
I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter
and run in the Cumberland Trail 50k unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any
decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running
and /or volunteering to work in the aforementioned race, including but not limited to falls, contact with other
participants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the condition of the road and
traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing
these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself, and anyone entitled to act on
my behalf, waive and release KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, RUNNERS MARKET, BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN
SPORTS, THE CITY OF CARYVILLE, CUMBERLAND TRAIL STATE PARK, COVE LAKE STATE PARK,
TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY, THE CUMBERLAND TRAIL CONFERENCE, THE STATE OF
TENNESSEE, RACE SPONSORS, any and all members thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives,
successors, from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned event, even
though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I
also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record
of this event for any legitimate purpose.
________________________________ ___________________________ ______________
Athlete's Signature
Date
Make checks payable to The Knoxville Track Club (no refunds)
Mail entry completed form and entry fee to:
Susan Donnelly, Cumberland Trail Race
116 Everest Cir., Oak Ridge, TN 37830
New KTC Members
We want to welcome all new members to the Knoxville Track Club
Cary Zimmerman
Gary V. Loe
Jo Dubose Shirlen
Richard W. Ledyard
Joni Edwards
Kasey Stokes
Tom Lindquist
Lawrence T.
McKiernan
David Allen
Krystal M. Burkhart
Diana Cobb
Eric Foust
Rebecca Rogers
Philip Cornell
Tonie Martin
Brynn H. Voy
David Garmer
Andrea Kline
Jordan Tippens
Mike Braddy
Kathryn Clabo
Patricia Sura
Sherry Randolph
Chris Morris
Amber Munsey
Lisa Duggan
Esther Bell
Leslie Cobb
Alex Long
Sara R. Masters
John Martin
Kimberly Adams
Kelly R. Justice
Jason M. Shubert
Steven D. Pressley
Ned Edward Lowder, Jr.
Chadwick W. Campbell
Laura Leigh Neff
Anne M. Kroman
Dale C. Betterton
Sheldon Mattice
Regina Lindsey
Diana Southard
Douglas Sofer
Ashley Elliott
Keith Foster
Lucas Meadors
Katie M. Kornhaus
Rebekkah Epperson
Robbie Nicely
Nicole Hensley
Sarah B. Patton
Adrian Sanabria
Larry B. Bowlby
Kristin Rivard
Elbert Bassett
Alan Lee
Catherine W. Anglin
Joseph W. Campbell
Nicole Schmidt
Kelly M. Berberich
Harry Wagner
Jamie Koonce
ARTICLES: Anyone who wishes to write or submit photos pertinent to the running community are invited to send copy, photos, and letters
(preferably by e-mail to mdelisle@comcast.net) to the editor, Michael deLisle, 1633 Helmbolt Rd, Knoxville TN 37909, or call (865) 560-5193.
Copy and art deadlines are the 15th day of each even numbered month (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec). Publication is bimonthly, beginning with
the January issue, and is usually mailed on or about the 10th day of the month. We cannot take responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, but if
you send a SASE, we can generally return these items. Contents © 2010 Knoxville Track Club.
JOIN THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB: The KTC meetings and races are open to anyone who is interested in physical fitness through
running. Membership includes the award winning magazine FOOTNOTES, monthly business meetings, program meetings, KTC road trips, the
annual picnic/awards banquet and the Christmas party. To join the KTC, fill out this application and send it with the appropriate fee to the
membership chairperson at the address indicated.
Membership Application
Membership in the Knoxville Track Club has many benefits. Members receive the award-winning, bi-monthly Footnotes Magazine, the monthly e-newsletter The Start
Line, discounts at local businesses, social events, and a $5 discount when pre-registering for any KTC race (excluding the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon).
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Individual
Membership
1 Year - $20
2 Years - $35
3 Years - $50
Family
Membership
1 Year - $30
2 Years - $50
3 Years - $75
High School/Under
Membership
1 Year - $15
2 Years - $25
3 Years - $35
Special Discount Offer! Deduct $5 from any 1 year membership, $10 for any 2 Year Membership, or $15 for any 3 Year Memberships for choosing to receive Footnotes electronically!
Check here ____ if you would like to take advantage of this discount.
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MAIL COMPLETED
APPLICATION TO
Phone:
Ken St. Germain, KTC
PO Box 52266
Knoxville TN 37950-2266
How did you hear about KTC?
Would you like to volunteer for KTC events? Yes ____ No ____
Members Release: I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I assume all risks associated with running and/or volunteering to work in the aforementioned, including but not
limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the condition of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read
the waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, RRCA, USATF, and any all
members thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of my participation in aforementioned events, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or
carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.
Signature, Parents if under 18
Date
Race Schedule
Schedule
July - Oct ‘10
JULY
10 Knoxville - 7:30 am. CARTER MILL 10k. See enclosed entry form.
17 Morristown - 9:00 am. PANTHER CREEK CHALLENGE. See enclosed entry form.
24 Karns - 7:30 am. Karns Community 5k. See enclosed entry form.
24 Rutledge - 7:30 am. Tomato Festival 5k. See enclosed entry form.
24 Loudon - 8:00 am. Loudon Lions Run for Vision. See enclosed entry form.
31 Pigeon Forge - 11:59 pm. MIDNIGHT ROAD RACE. See enclosed entry form.
AUGUST
6
Oak Ridge - 5:30 pm. HAW RIDGE TRAIL RACE. See enclosed entry form.
7
Knoxville - 8:00 am. West Hills 5k. See enclosed entry form.
7
Morristown - 8:00 am. Trojan Trek 5k. See enclosed entry form.
7
Cookeville - 8:58 pm. After Dark Race for the Park 8k. See enclosed entry form.
14 Maryville - 8:00 am. Scholars Run 5k. See enclosed entry form.
21 Knoxville - 8:00 am. Butterfly Fund 5k. See enclosed entry form.
21 Knoxville - 8:00 am. Hotter’n’Hell 5k. See enclosed entry form.
28 Knoxville - 8:00 am. The Man Run 5k. See enclosed entry form.
SEPTEMBER
5
Norris - 7:00 am. NORRIS DAM HARD TRAIL RACE 25K/50K. See enclosed entry form.
6
Knoxville - 8:30 am. HAL CANFIELD MEMORIAL MILE. See enclosed entry form.
6
Jellico - 9:00 am. Miner’s Mile 10k/5k. See enclosed entry form.
11 Knoxville - 9:00 am. Marine Corps Mud Run. See enclosed display ad.
12 Knoxville - 8:00 am. WEARS VALLEY 15K. See enclosed entry form.
18 Valle Crucis, NC. - 7:00 am. Run for the Red Half Marathon/Marathon. See enclosed entry form.
25 Oneida - 8:30 am. BIG SOUTH FORK 17.5 MILE TRAIL RACE. See enclosed entry form.
OCTOBER
16 Caryville - 6:00 am. CUMBERLAND TRAIL 50K. See enclosed entry form.
Knoxville Track Club Events are in BOLD type. For more details about regional races, see race calendars in
Running Journal. Check the KTC WEBSITE http://www.ktc.org or call KTC HOTLINE 888-217-5635. See
enclosed entry forms for details about particular races. Race entry forms are often available online.
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