March 2015 Newsletter ( file)

VOLUME 6, ISSUE 3 • MARCH 2015 •
BEHOLD! EXCALIBUR 10-MILER GAME OF STONE SERIES,
QUEST FOR THE HOLY GRAIL WILL LAUNCH IN 2016
WHY I RUN:
ANDY DUTRA
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SPORTS
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DON & DENISE’S DEN
Prepare for the hot Florida summer
As we wrote this sitting wrapped in winter
blankets, the dog wrapped comfy and cozy across
our feet and the frigid air seeping in through pore
in the house it was hard to fathom that within a
few weeks Mother Nature’s latest cold shoulder
will be but a memory.
In This Issue:
To cushion or not to cushion?
That is the question................. 3
Te Next Steps........................ 3
Brevard Zoo Zebra Zoom
3K Wrap Up......................... 4
Excalibur 10 Miler Wrap ....... 6
Behold! Excalibur 10-Miler
Game of Stone Series, Quest for
the Holy Grail Will Launch in
2016................................... 7
Upcoming Events................... 7
Running Zone Race Management Race Training................. 7
Why I Run: Andy Dutra........... 8
Space Coast Marathon & Half
Marathon & The Big Bang Series
Registration Update................ 9
Running Zone March
Special.......................................9
Gecko Club March Special......... 9
Sports Massage................... 10
It won’t be long before the heat and humidity return for their six-month gig leaving us all groaning
and gasping and thinking that maybe, just maybe
that an occasional breath of cold air isn’t a bad
thing after all.
And with that heat and humidity will come the
annual warnings and advice about the importance
of respecting our blast furnace summers, about
the importance of hydration and preparation and
recovery and perhaps most importantly the importance of not overdoing things.
For the uninitiated and uniformed and for those
whose memories stretch no further back than their
morning run, Florida summers are not to be trifled
with. And for those with the masochistic streak not
unknown to many runners and multi-sport athletes
know the limits of your mind and your body and
don’t tempt fate.
The consequences could be severe.
To that end dress well – and we don’t mean tuxes
and gowns. Lightweight, light-colored moisture
wicking clothing is your friend. So is a light-colored, moisture wicking hat.
New Balance March
Special............................... 10
Meet Maggie Dickinson......... 11
New Products at Running
Zone.................................. 11
Long Doggers KIds' Marathon
& Half Marathon.................. 11
Good Form Running
Clinic................................. 12
Running Zone Foundation
Race Series Registration........ 13
2014-15 Running Zone
Foundation Race Series
Calendar............................ 15
Gecko Club Registration Form.... 16
Don and Denise Piercy and Boo Boo.
For the uninitiated and uniformed
and for those whose memories
stretch no further back than their
morning run, Florida summers are
not to be trifled with.
And don’t be afraid to lather yourself with sunscreen. Everybody does or should.
Get your work in during the relative cooler mornings or evenings.
And drink, drink, drink.
Those are just the basics. If you have further, detailed questions our experienced, knowledgeable,
heat- and humidity-tested staff will be more than
happy to share their hard-earned lessons and advice to ensure your summer is stress free, at least
when it comes to running in the heat and humidity.
See you on the roads.
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To cushion or not to cushion? That is the question.
By Mark DeCotis
To cushion or not to cushion? That is the
question.
It’s doubtful that William Shakespeare,
who most likely was shod in ground boots as
he penned the Nunnery Scene in
Hamlet in 1600, had any notion
that footwear for runners would
come to this.
It wasn’t long ago that
the minimalist era of running
footwear was the rage. Now the
pendulum has swung and the era of the maximalist shoe is dawning.
What’s the runner to do?
“This has always been a debate, as our industry flows in cycles it seems,” said Running
Zone General Manager and footwear buyer
Pete Vaughn. “Cushion will be great, then
barefoot, back to cushion, etc. The bottom line
is everyone is different. A 100-pound woman
who runs a few miles per week doesn’t need
the same cushion as a 200-pound man who
works at Home Depot.”
It comes down to the individual.
“Determine what you want and what
you’re going to do with the shoe,” Vaughn
said. “If you want a lighter, more flexible shoe
that is lower to the ground, a minimal or barefoot shoe might be best for you.
“If you have achy joints, run high mile-
Saturday,
April 4, 2015 @ 6:30PM
Meg O'Malley's, Melbourne
A fun pirate-themed 2 mile
run/walk.
stride is in one of these rides,” Vaughn said
quoting Brooks.
For a time minimalist shoes were thought to
be providing the best ride and to some they did.
But in May, Vibram agreed to settle a
lawsuit that alleged the company made false
claims about the health benefits of its minimalist footwear.
So while Vibram and minimalist shoes
took a hit, Vaughn said, the episode had its
Determine what you want and what you’re going to do with the
shoe. – PETE VAUGHN, RUNNING ZONE
age, stand on your feet all day, or just like a
plush feeling under your feet, a high cushion
or maximal shoe might be best for you.”
As an example Vaughn cited offerings
from Brooks.
“They categorize their shoes into two
types to accommodate the philosophies of float
and feel,” he said.
The feel shoe is lightweight and flexible,
designed to create a better connection to the
ground beneath the runner.
The float shoe combines cushion and balance. Engineered to deliver a comfortable ride
the shoe does more work, allowing the runner
to do more running.
“When a runner wants plushness under
foot and serenity on the mind, their perfect
benefits.
“It made the major players (Brooks,
Saucony, Nike, New Balance) look at their
‘traditional’ footwear and try to adapt some of
the technologies to make their everyday shoes a
little lighter, more flexible, lower to the ground.
This has been, on the whole, a good thing. Now,
with the maximal movement, companies are
coming out with ultra-cushioned models to try
and capture that same customer.”
Running Zone customers will get the
opportunity to decide for themselves when the
store introduces two models from Hoka One
One, the Clifton and the Conquest.
“We already carry one shoe from Altra,
the Torin, and are adding the Provision,”
Vaughn said.
n Best Pirate Costume Contest!
n Fun Pirate Awards
n Free Li'l Pirate Plunder Kid's
Run with Zippy the Gecko
n Great Pirate Party at Meg
O'Malley's after the race!
n Random giveaway of a
3-day cruise for 2 to the
Bahamas out of Port
Canaveral!
Benefits Girls on the Run
May 9, 2015 at 7:00am
EFSC, Wickham Park Pavilion,
Melbourne
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Brevard Zoo Zebra Zoom 3K Wrap Up
By Mark DeCotis
A zebra doesn’t change its stripes and
Chris Cacciapaglia and Kaitlin Donner don’t
seem to lose when competing in a Running
Zone Race Series event.
Florida Tech student Cacciapaglia, leading the series 2014-2015 overall male standings, and Donner, the defending overall female
champion, were victorious in the Feb. 14
Brevard Zoo Zebra Zoom 3K.
Cacciapaglia, 24, of Melbourne beat
runner-up Michael Fisher, 22, of West Melbourne, by 55 seconds, 9:13 to 10:08.
Donner’s husband, Ed Donner, 38, was
third in 10:15.
Professional triathlete and Doctor of
Physical Therapy Kaitlin Donner was fourth
overall and first among women in 10:27.
Series overall female points leader Kim
Hunger, 34 of Palm Bay was 18th overall and
second among women in 11:33.
Dina Viselli, 30, of Melbourne was 27th
overall and third among women in 12:04.
The Male Masters victory went to Joel
Fenlason, 41, of Patrick Air Force Base in
10:56. Julie Hannah, 42, of Melbourne took
the Female Masters victory in 12:08.
A total of 1,277 runners and walkers took
times in the event.
Team Running Zone of Kaitlin Donner,
Ron Abel, Steve Hedgespeth, Jonathan Howse
and Hunger won the team competition in
54:03. Health First of Chi Cam, Jordan Gibbs,
Matt Smith, Steven Baker and Jenny Tagg was
second in 58:31 and Set Goals Not Limits of
Ed Donner, Ron Ritter, Tom Wiedenbauer, Dr
Tina Kraver, and Sydney Copeland was third
in 58:36.
Indian Harbour Montessori won the
school participation laurels with 19. Divine
Mercy Chargers and Covennt were second
with 16.
Cacciapaglia leads overall despite missing
the Jingle Bells 2-Miler. Donner trails Hunger
who has run all five events and won the I Run
for Pizza Football Kickoff 5K.
Donner missed the I Run for Pizza
Football Kickoff 5K but has a winning streak
dating back to the 2014 series opener, the Firecracker 5K.
Cacciapaglia was pleased with his effort.
“The course was probably a little slow
with the sand and turns, though I'm not sure
about times for this distance,” he said. “I did
As is the case with all Running Zone Foundation Race Series events a big crowd of participants
awaited the start of the Brevard Zoo Zebra Zoom 3K. The difference this time was they were
bundled against the chill of the winter morning.
however feel like it was a good run and was
happy with the effort I put into it.
“I have been putting in more time doing
speed work lately (400s - mile repeats) which
may help with the shorter distance races.”
“I plan on doing the rest of the series
races. Leading the series overall is great, and I
hope I can keep it up.”
For Donner, the race was a learning experience and yet another step toward her triathlon
season which again will see her traversing the
globe as the Olympic Trials approach.
“From the zoo race I learned that having set
1K paces to try to hit is almost impossible with
all the turns and change in terrain,” she said.
“Training is going really well so far. I fly
out March 1 to Abu Dhabi and will be gone
about a month racing there, New Zealand then
Australia before heading back home.
“The first predicted trials even will be
Aug. 1-2 in Rio at the test event so everything
we are doing training and racing are focused
around that date. I hope to continue racing the
rest of Running Zone series, but that is dictated
by my triathlon racing schedule.”
Next up in the series is the 6:30 p.m. April
4 Pirate Plunder 2-Miler at Meg O’Malley’s in
Downtown Melbourne. For complete information visit www.runningzone.com/series/ or call
Running Zone at 321-751-8890.
Melbourne’s Rob Lara was all effort as he
crossed the finish line at the Brevard Zoo Zebra Zoom 3K. He also dressed for the
occasion.
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Brevard Zoo Zebra Zoom 3K Wrap Up continued from the previous page
Chris Cacciapaglia continues his
winning streak in Running Zone
Foundation Race Series events by
capturing the overall title in the
Brevard Zoo Zebra Zoom 3K.
Rockledge’s Molly Kirk is at full
stride as she crosses the finish line
in the Brevard Zoo Zebra Zoom
3K.
This sign said it all at the Brevard Zoo Zebra Zoom 3K.
Brevard Zoo Zebra Zoom 3K
race director Denise Piercy
dressed warmly on the cold race
morning.
Defending Running Zone Foundation Race Series women’s champion Kaitlin Donner wins women’s
title in the Brevard Zoo Zebra
Zoom 3K.
Palm Bay’s Brian Gladney enjoyed the Brevard
Zoo Zebra Zoom 3K.
Melissa Negley flashes a proud
smile as she finishes the Brevard
Zoo Zebra Zoom 3K.
Children line up for the Zebra Zoom Kid’s run!
The cold weather didn’t chill the warmth of walkers in the Brevard Zoo Zebra Zoom 3K as their smiles and
the sun began to warm the morning.
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Excalibur 10 Miler Wrap
By Mark DeCotis
Shane Streufert and Tracy Dutra shook
“I knew Ed [Donner] wasn't far
off the warm and humid conditions to score
overall and women’s victories respectively in back and that I could let up
the second annual Excalibur 10-Miler at Viera
much or he would run me down.
High School on March 1.
Streufert, 43, of Viera topped the field in We train together some and I
1 hour, 28.6 seconds to the 1:01:56 of runnerknow he is a tough competitor.”
up Ed Donner, 38, of Melbourne.
Joel Kinnunen, 48, of Melbourne was
– SHANE STREUFERT
third in 1:02:21.
The victory was the second for Streufert
in a premier long-distance race on the Space
course though, especially the dirt road portion
Coast in three months, the first being his
that was very different from last year being
triumph in the Space Coast Half-Marathon on wet vs. dry and buggy. Overall it was a great
Nov. 30.
day and a great event.”
Streufert also was second in the gruel
Mem Nix, 37, of Melbourne, was third
ing Eye of the Dragon 10K in downtown Eau among women and 12th overall in 1:13:25.
The winning Relay Team was Suzie Meltzer
Gallie on Feb. 28, finishing in 36:23.
Viselli was second in Eye of the Dragon
and Mike Acosta from Viera Pizza!
“The temperature wasn't that bad but
in 43:45 and Nix third in 45:15.
it was really humid and kind of windy,”
The Excalibur Male Masters victory
Streufert said of Excalibur. “I think the
went to David Basford, 43, of Melbourne in
humidity and wind slowed me down a bit the
1:11:01 while Kristi Choate, 44, of Glen Elsecond half of the race.
lyn, Illinois claimed the Female Masters title
“My plan going in was to try and run a
in 1:17:30.
six-minute pace and I thought I would have a
The male relay victory went to Frank
decent chance at placing well with that. I fell
Hosey and Chuck Mathews of We Have to
off a bit the last couple miles, but was still
Run, Really in 1:21:15.
able to hold on for the win.
The female relay winners were Team
“I knew Ed wasn't far back and that I
Phteven of Patricia Lucas and Kelly Semenko
could let up much or he would run me down.
in 1:39:07.
We train together some and I know he is a
Team S & M of Mike Acosta and Susie
tough competitor.”
Meltzer were the Co-Ed winners in 1:11:26.
Dutra, 42, of Melbourne, was first among In all 759 participants and 68 relay teams
Excalibur women and seventh overall in
took times in Excalibur.
1:10:35, outpacing second-place Dina Viselli, “I like the 10-mile distance,” Streufert
30, of Melbourne who was 10th overall in
The Knights from Medieval Times and our
said. “I thought Running Zone put on another
Race Maidens Denise and Laura pause at the
1:12:20.
great event.”
finish line.
Dutra is no stranger to long distances.
“It was not my longest race,” she said. “I
love distance racing and completed a 50-miler
to celebrate when I turned 40.
“However it was my first tape break
which was very cool. I also was a couple of
minutes faster than last year so in my quest to
get back to pre-baby race pace I am moving in
the right direction.
“I really wasn't thinking of strategy.
Since I am training for my first Half Ironman 70.3 my goal was to start my weekend
with a three-hour bike ride Saturday prior
to the 10-miler on Sunday and then just see
what I could do. The heat was a factor only
because it has been so cold recently. What a
There was a large showing of runners from Brevard County!
difference a single day can make. I love the
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Behold! Excalibur 10-Miler Game of Stone Series, Quest for the Holy Grail
Will Launch in 2016
By Mark DeCotis
The Running Zone Foundation is giving runners more incentives to conquer the
Excalibur 10-Miler.
Beginning in 2016 the foundation will
debut the Excalibur 10-Miler Game of Stone
Series, Quest for the Holy Grail that will run
through 2019.
The series will award Legendary
Finisher Crowns in the form of Emerald for
2016, Sapphire for 2017, Ruby for 2018 and
Diamond for 2019.
Runners who complete three races
in four years will receive a King Arthur
pennant. Run all four years for the Elusive
Chalice and pennant.
Registration for the Game of Stones
Series opens July 1. This year’s Excalibur
was run on March 1 beginning and ending at
Viera High School.
All Excalibur finishers get metal crowns.
For complete information on Excalibur and
Runners who complete three races in four years will receive a King Arthur pennant.
Run all four years for the Elusive Chalice and pennant.
the series visit ExcaliburRun.com.
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Although we hope to never have to use the training, last month
ten members of the Race Management staff participated in
CPR training to be prepared for any challenge that could present itself at a race. Barbara Berry facilitated the training at
Running Zone.
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Why I Run: Andy Dutra
By Mark DeCotis
A native of Middletown, Rhode Island,
Andy Dutra, 30, is a busy man.
He is an Instructor in the Department of
Education and Interdisciplinary Studies at the
Florida Institute of Technology; a Personal
Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor at the
LifeShape Fitness Center; and a Personal
Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Facility Supervisor, and Staff Mentor at FIT’s Clemente
Center.
He is married to Tracy Dutra and they
are parents to three children: Waverly Summer
Dutra (14 months) and Sabrina Smith (16) and
Riley Smith (15).
He also is a member of Team Running
Zone and a familiar face at races across the
Space Coast.
Why I Run: I run for a number of reasons.
I started running to become healthy and as a
way to integrate fitness into my previously
sedentary lifestyle. Once I started running,
I was immediately hooked and it has now
become ingrained into my daily routine. I
have continued to run because it has provided
with a very effective outfit to relieve stress
and allow me to collect my thoughts. Some of
my best research propositions and conjectures
have come to me while running or exercising.
Running and fitness in general also have
become a fairly important aspect of the doctoral research associated with my dissertation. The competitive aspect of running has
always appealed to me because it allows each
athlete to compete not only with those around
them but also with themselves to reach new
goals.
Further, I am honored and truly enjoy
running a member of the Running Zone Race
Team. Representing such a great organization that has done great things for the running
community in this area adds another rewarding dimension to my running. I would like
to take a moment to thank Don, Denise, and
the entire Running Zone staff for all the great
things they do in regards to the local running
community. Running also has been a great
social activity that allowed me to meet some
of my best friends and, most importantly, my
wife, Tracy Dutra. Without running, I would
have never met Tracy, started a family, and
been where I am in life today.
When I Run and Why: I like to run in
the morning because it is generally when I am
most awake and motivated to get out the door.
I know that if I wait until the evening to run, I
am often too tired from the day and will likely
skip it.
However, with the newest addition to
the Dutra family, my running schedule has
become very flexible to accommodate the
unpredictability of having a little one. I also
like the morning because it is generally cooler
than other times of the day, which is imperative here in Florida. Running in the morning
also provides views of the sunrises and wildlife that would be missed during other times
of the day.
Where I Run and Why: I run most of
the time during the week from our house in
Melbourne or from FIT if I am teaching an
early class. However, on the weekends I like
to mix it up and try to run elsewhere (e.g.,
Tropical Trail for long runs, the occasional
trail run, track workouts, out-of-town for a
race, etc.). Mixing up the scenery and locations helps to make the runs more interesting
and avoids the monotony that can occur with
running the same route every day.
With Whom I Run and Why: My
favorite person to run with is my wife Tracy.
It was through running that we met and it
brings us both great joy to be able to spend
our mornings running together, now with our
new little training partner leading the way in
the stroller. She is a great person to run with
because she paces very smart but also keeps
makes sure to keep me honest on every run.
I also try to run regularly with Ron Abel and
Wade Dauberman, as well as a number of
the other great runners who frequent Tropical Trail on the weekends. However, due to
work, school, and life obligations, I have been
doing most of my runs solo lately, but do look
forward to the company whenever schedules
align.
Worst Running Experience I
Learned the Most From: I would have
to start by saying that I take every running experience, be it good or bad, as a learning moment that can be applied to future runs. With
that being said, if I had to pick one moment as
being exceptionally difficult, it would
Andy Dutra is at full stride as he completes the
I Run for Pizza Football 5K.
have to be the first marathon that I ran in Fort
Lauderdale in 2011. I had grand expectations
to qualify for Boston at this race, even though
it was my first race at this distance, and only
having done one half before.
I felt that my training at the time was
sufficient, and started the race looking to run
a 3:05. The first half of the race felt great,
but, when I reached the 13.1-mile mark and
realized that I had just set a half-marathon
PR in my first full marathon, I had a feeling
that the rest of the race was not going to be
enjoyable. It was at this point that I started
to hydrate and fuel (having done little of both
up to this point) in an effort to prevent hitting
the inevitable wall. It worked for a few more
miles, but then everything fell apart.
My legs started cramping and my
hamstrings locked up to the point that I could
barely bend my legs. The sun had been out
for a while nand the temperature was quickly
rising into the 70s and beyond (which is
my Achilles’ heel), and this compounded
my struggles, forcing me walk most of the
remainder of the race.
My body made sure to remind me for the
rest of the day and the following week or so
what mistakes I had made. I have learned a
lot since this race and am still striving towards
that elusive Boston qualifying time.
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Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon & The Big
Bang Series Registration Update
By Mark DeCotis
SPIN THE WHEEL
In less time than it took to run a really fast
5K registration for the 2015 Space Coast HalfMarathon reached capacity.
Sign ups opened on Sunday, Feb. 15 and
within 13 minutes the race reached its limit of
3,600 participants.
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Sign-ups for the full marathon were at
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reached 54% full by month’s end.
The races will be held Nov. 29 in Cocoa
Village.
The entry fee for the marathon is $95
until April 30. It is $105 until Oct. 31 and $110
until race day if spots remain.
There are 400 charity and training group
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Sports Massage
By Richard C. Wilson, DPM Melbourne Podiatry Associates
The laying on of hands to treat pain in
the human body is the oldest, most primordial form of medicine. It has been used for
millennia throughout the world to treat every
conceivable condition.
Today, in the English speaking world, we
call this technique massage. Depending on
the source, the word massage is either from
the Greek “masso” (to knead bread dough), or
the Latin “massa” (a mass, as of dough).
Many of the massage techniques used today originated in ancient China. These were
unknown in Europe until introduced in France
in 1776 by two French missionaries who had
served in China. Their translations of Chinese
publications influenced European practitioners, notably Pehr Henrik Ling, a Swedish
physical therapist. Ling further developed
and popularized the technique and he became
known as the Father of Massage. His system
is now known as Swedish massage (Classical
Massage in Europe), and is the most popular form practiced. However, many modern
therapists also utilize techniques from other
traditions.
Acupressure is sometimes used as a
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part of massage. It involves stimulation
of specific anatomical points to reestablish
normal energy flow. Balinese massage uses
hot stones applied to certain locations, as
well as kneading and stroking techniques
using aromatherapy oils. Myofascial release
is a technique that relaxes tightness between
fascia and muscle. Similar to this is trigger
point therapy, which deactivates painful soft
tissue trigger points. More alternative forms
of massage include shiatsu (a Japanese finger
pressure technique); reiki (a Japanese energy
healing technique); rolfing (a deep pressure
technique); and reflexology (treating various
ailments by massaging sites on the foot).
Most therapists will use the five classical
techniques of Swedish massage. These are
effleurage (long, gliding strokes); petrissage
(kneading); friction (deep, circular movements); tapotement (brisk tapping); and vibration (rapidly shaking or vibrating muscles).
What are the medical benefits of sports
massage? The American College of Sports
Medicine lists several: bodily relaxation;
stress reduction; decreased blood pressure; increased localized blood flow; increased range
of motion; increased flexibility; decreased
nerve excitability; and decreased recovery
time after certain injuries.
Different types of practitioners can
provide massages. These include massage
therapists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and practitioners of Oriental medicine.
All have different training, experience, and
philosophies. This can make it difficult to
choose your practitioner.
The best way to find your sports massage
practitioner is referral from your physician
or a fellow runner. Because of the diversity
of practitioners performing this service, cost,
insurance coverage, frequency of sessions,
length of sessions, etc. will vary. It is important to discuss these issues with your provider
before your massage.
Which conditions are helped by massage? Virtually any musculoskeletal problem (except fracture) could be treated, with
conditions of muscles and tendons benefitting
the most. Massage alone may be utilized for
certain conditions, while in others it could
be part of a comprehensive program. Some
massage and acupressure techniques can be
self-applied by the runner before, during, and
Many of the massage techniques
used today originated in ancient
China.
after running. (This will be the focus of a
future article.)
Many people are apprehensive about
going for a sports massage, expecting that it
might be painful. Although some athletes prefer a more vigorous (and painful) treatment,
it does not have to be so. Simply tell the
practitioner beforehand if you prefer a gentler,
painless massage. Realize, however, that a
gentler massage may not always provide as
much benefit as a more forceful one might.
In conclusion, if you have chronic muscle soreness, tightness, or other troublesome
musculoskeletal issues, especially if they have
been resistant to traditional medical treatment,
then sports massage may be for you.
Dr. Wilson, a Melbourne native and Florida Gator,
earned his doctorate degree from the Illinois College
of podiatric Medicine in Chicago. After completing
a surgical residence in Chicago, Dr. Wilson returned
to Melbourne where he has been practicing with
Melbourne Podiatry Associates for 30 years. The
good doctor is passionate about his profession; running – a sport in which he has reveled for more than
45 years – and writing, particularly about all things
running and foot related.
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MEET MAGGIE
DICKINSON
Smiling, positive, friendly,
knowledgeable and funthat is what we are here
at Running Zone! One
of our newest members
of the team fits each of
those descriptions and
goes above and beyond
to help customers with their footwear and
fitness needs. Maggie Dickinson is a familiar face to many and we were thrilled
when she asked to join our family! She,
like many, has a goal to be a runner!
During the month of February she logged
60 miles of walking, and spent a lot of
time working out with her “neighborhood
garage girls”. Stop in and visit her, and
let her show you the Feetures socks, her
favorite product at Running Zone!
HOKA ONE ONE CLIFTON
Quite possibly the smoothest-riding shoe on
the market, the CLIFTON offers incredible
cushioning at an almost impossibly light
weight with a fluid, efficient ride. The
stripped down SpeedFrame upper leaves
no extra weight for you to lug around. If
you want to take the feeling of running on
grass with you to the concrete jungle, look
no further than the Clifton.
Geometry: Offset: 5mm
Heel: 29mm
Forefoot: 24mm
Weights: Weight is based on Men’s size 9
and may vary depending on size. 7.7 oz.
HOKA ONE ONE CONQUEST
Applied midsole geometry makes the
CONQUEST 2 the most responsive performance road shoe in the HOKA ONE ONE
range. A suspension midsole built with an
EVA top-layer provides the signature HOKA
cushioning, while the RMAT® body provides a perfect blend of underfoot support
and a responsive ride.
Geometry: Offset: 4mm
Heel: 29mm
Forefoot: 25mm
Weights: Weight is based on Men’s size
9 and may vary depending on size. 12.0
oz.
OOFOS SANDALS
Whether you've just finished running,
playing, lifting, or just a long day, keep in
mind that the last step is the most important. Our proprietary OOfoam technology
offers:
• Unparalleled impact absorption
• Superior arch support.
• Insane comfort
• OOFOS OOriginal & OOFOS OOAHH
Slide models available now!
April 11,2015
7:30am Start Time
Ryckman Park,
Melbourne Beach
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Good Form Running Clinics at Running Zone
Tuesday, March 24th at 5:30pm
20 spaces available, must pre-register because space is limited for more 1-on-1 instruction.
Taking reservations for these two months. Email Pete@runningzone.com to reserve your spot.
There Is a
beTTer Way
To run.
For more information contact Running Zone at 321-751-8890
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2 I RUN FOR PIZZA FOOTBALL KICKOFF 5K,
Saturday, August 10th, 7:00 am at The Avenue in Viera
■ Support your Favorite Football Team on Race Day
■ Awesome Pizza and Football Awards
■ Special Award for the Most Supported Football Team!
■ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids’ Run
■ Tailgate Party after race catered by Pizza Gallery & Grill!
■ Benefits Suntree/Viera Youth Football &
Cheerleading League, & WEGO Ministries
■ Random giveaway of NFL Football Tickets
(any Florida Team) plus 1 Hotel night stay for two!
FIRECRACKER 5K, Thursday, July 4th, 7:00am at the
Liberty Bell Museum (across from Holmes Regional on Hickory St.)
■ Start the race with the ringing of a replica of the Liberty Bell
■ American Flags to all Finishers
■ Most Patriotic Costume Contest
■ Special awards to top Local Hero Teams (Military/Fire/Police)!
■ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids' Run
■ Breakfast catered by Suntree Café II
■ Honor America Parade after the race
■ Benefits Honor America
■ Random giveaway of one iPad!
Our 2013-2014 Series:
Health First Health Plans and Running Zone
Foundation welcome you to the 9th annual Running
Zone Foundation Race Series. This year’s Series
offers seven fun and family-friendly events
including four 5Ks, one 3K and two 2-milers.
We offer these shorter distances to promote
participation among both walkers and
runners of all ages and abilities.
And, knowing that being part of a team can provide a sense of
camaraderie and extra encouragement, we offer team awards in
two categories for each race as well as the overall series.
Our Team Challenge lets any five friends, family members
and/or co-workers enjoy the fun of competing together against
other teams in the same category.
The School Team Challenge provides fitness and increased
self-esteem for those 14 and under. More than 1500 children in
elementary and middle school have participated this season and
Running Zone can help your school develop a walking or running
program for your students. Parents and teachers can form an
open team under the school name.
Team division details appear later in this brochure or can be
found in the Running Zone Race Series section of our website at
www.runningzone.com/series/
6 PIRATE PLUNDER 2 MILER, Saturday, April 5th,
6:30 pm at Meg O’Malley’s
■ Best Pirate Costume Awards
■ Fun Pirate Awards
■ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids' Run
■ Great Pirate Party at Meg O’Malley’s after the race!
■ Benefits Cocoa High School Track & Field Program
and the Children's Hunger Project Backpack Program.
■ Random giveaway a 3-day cruise for 2 to the
Bahamas out of Port Canaveral!
7 RUN FOR THE GECKO HAWAIIAN LUAU 5K,
Saturday, May 10th, 7:00 am at BCC/Wickham Park Pavilion
■ Hawaiian Luau with hula dancers!
■ Festive Leis for all Finishers
■ Dress in your favorite Hawaiian Attire
■ Fun Gecko Awards
■ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids’ Run
■ Hawaiian Breakfast catered by Pizza Gallery & Grill!
■ Benefits Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training!
■ Random giveaway of a paddleboard from Paddleboard House!
*Must show participant’s race number for discounts to the Zoo.
5 BREVARD ZOO’S MEERKAT MOSEY 3K,
Saturday, February 15th at the Zoo (7:00 am – No Monkey
Business, 7:35 am – Scenic Route at the Brevard Zoo)
■ Check out Zoo Animals during the Run/Walk
■ Fun Meerkat Awards
■ 50% Off Admission for All Participants on Race Day*
■ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids' Run
■ Breakfast catered by Pizza Gallery & Grill!
■ Benefits Brevard Zoo
■ Random giveaway of one day Disney Tickets and
1 Hotel night stay for two!
4 JINGLE BELL 2 MILER, Saturday, December 21st,
5:45 pm at the Satellite Beach Library
■ Santa Hats to the 1st 500 Entrants
■ Jingle Bells for Everyone’s Shoes
■ Best Holiday Costume and Fun Stocking Awards
■ Santa Arrival on Fire Truck
■ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids' Run
■ Food provided by Long Doggers!
■ Benefits M Town Track Club – Gowins Youth Foundation
■ Random giveaway LCD TV!
3 GHOSTLY GECKO 5K, Saturday, October 19th,
6:30 pm at the Eau Gallie Civic Center
■ Best Halloween Costume Contest
■ Halloween Goodie Bags to All Finishers
■ Fun Ghostly Gecko Awards
■ Zippy the Gecko Mascot to lead the Kids' Run
■ Food provided by Squid Lips!
■ Awards ceremony following all races on Squid Lips beach
■ Benefits J. Kyle Braid Scholarship Program
■ Random giveaway of Halloween Horror Night Tickets & 1 Hotel
night stay for two!
($21.43 per race versus $28.00)
(before Race Day)
(before Race Day)
(Race Day)
(Race Day)
(No Race day registration)
$15.00 ($20 Race Day)
Corporate/Organizational Group Rate:
Put together a group of 10 or more participants and receive a group rate.
Call Running Zone for more details.
**Children 12 years old or under will receive a cotton shirt. You may
upgrade to a technical shirt by electing an individual or team registration.
(Youth Medium & Adult Small sizing only in cotton)
Kid’s Registration:**
*Receive a $46.00 discount for signing up for all seven races in the series
at once. Must be received by July 3rd, one day prior to the start of the
2013-2014 series.
Series Registration: $150.00*
Individual Registration: $28.00
Gecko Club Members: $25.00
Individual Registration: $31.00
Gecko Club Members: $28.00
Team/School Registration: $25.00
Fees (Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.)
Please use the back page of this brochure to register for any of Running
Zone Foundation Race Series races. Registration is also available
online at www.runningzone.com/series. Day of race registration
opens 1 hour before all races. Late registration closes 10 minutes
before each race begins. Award ceremony will begin immediately
following each race.
Please mail all registration forms to:
Running Zone, 3696 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935
Make checks or money orders payable to: Running Zone.
Registration
School Participation Awards: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Plaques
Overall Male & Female $1000 CASH & Free Entry to the
2014-2015 Race Series
2nd Place Overall Male $500 CASH & Free Entry to the
& Female Winners
2014-2015 Race Series
3rd Place Overall Male $350 CASH & Free Entry to the
& Female Winners
2014-2015 Race Series
Top Male & Female
$250 CASH & Free Entry
Masters Winners
to the 2014-2015 Race Series
Age Group Male &
$100 Gift Certificate to Running
Female First Place
Zone
Age Group Male &
$50 Gift Certificate to Running
Female Second Place Zone
Age Group Male &
$25 Gift Certificate to Running
Female Third Place
Zone
Team Awards: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Plaques
Series Awards
Being a part of a team can be very rewarding. All you need is a
minimum of 5 people (1 person of the opposite sex) that want to
be part of the team. Everyone on the team saves $3.00 on the
entry fees and you may be able to start training together for one
or all of the upcoming races.
All races provide participants with awesome technical (moisture
wicking/non-cotton) tee shirts, Chronotrack timing and a festive
post-race party. In addition, there will be a guest appearance by
Zippy, our Gecko mascot, to start each of the free kids’ runs and
to help with the awards presentation. Our standard overall and
age group awards will be presented for each race along with
door prizes and giveaways.
There is a $10,000 purse in prizes and gift certificates for the
top series finishers.
9-11
35-39
65-69
12-14
40-44
70-74
15-19
45-49
75-79
20-24
50-54
80+
25-29
55-59
The standings after each race will be calculated and displayed on
Running Zone’s website at www.runningzone.com/series/
Standings
Scoring will be based on 6 races. If you participate in all 7 events,
your lowest score will be dropped.
Note: Your age group for the Series is determined by your age in
the first series event in which you participate in during the
season.
At the end of the series, individuals who accumulate the most
points receive awesome cash, gift certificates and prizes, and are
recognized by Running Zone in June 2014.
Race Drop
The first 10 runners/walkers overall will receive 100, 90, 80, 70,
60, 50, 40, 30, 20, and 10 points in the open competition. The
first 10 runners/walkers within each age group will receive 10, 9,
8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 point in their age group competition.
Scoring & Points
8 & Under
30-34
60-64
Standard Race Series Age Divisions
Series races are scored for runners and walkers in all age
categories. Participants in the series must complete a minimum
of FOUR series races to be eligible for the series awards.
Eligibility
Gather your family, friends and co-workers! Teams must participate in at least four series races to be eligible for the series award.
Awards will be given to the top three teams. Each team consists
of at least five members with one of the members being the
opposite sex. The top four of the same sex and the 1st member
of the opposite sex will be scored.
School Team Challenge: (Elementary and Middle Schools Only)
An award will be given to the top three elementary or middle
schools that have the largest participation. The School Team
Challenge applies to each race as well as the series. Schools
must participate in at least four series races to be eligible for the
series award. Students only count towards participation
challenge. Parents and teachers can form an open team.
(No Team Race Day Registration)
Team Competition
Start A Team
Amenities
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FOUNDATION
A Running & Walking Club
“Not Just for Lizards”
Promoting fitness & healthy, active lifestyles.
Membership includes:
● $25.00 Off Coupon* on any purchase of $75.00 or more
to Running Zone
● Brooks Technical (not cotton) Gecko Club Tee-Shirt
● Gu or Powergel
● Laminated Gecko Club Membership Card
● Monthly Newsletter and periodic email bulletins
● Weekly Fun Runs / Walks – FREE
● 10% Off All Running Zone Merchandise (all year long)
● Discounts from other area businesses partnering
with Gecko Club
● $3.00 Off All Running Zone Foundation Race Series Races
● 10% Off All Training Programs offered
Membership Options & Pricing
Annual Membership Plan – $40.00
Kid’s Plan* (12 & Under) – $15.00
*$25.00 Off Coupon excludes Kid’s Plan
For more information contact: Running Zone Gecko Club, 3696 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935
Call 321-751-8890 or visit www.RunningZone.com
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