THE PACER

Newsletter of the Anderson Road Runners Club

www.andersonroadrunners.org                                                                                           June 2005

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White River Run

A Family Affair

Among the 85 finishers of this year’s race, there were many couples and families.  The father-son team of Jeremy and Perry Knox took 1^st and 2^nd place overall.  The overall women’s winner, Myranda Harrison, was joined in the race by her mom and two younger sisters.   The half- mile fun run was added to the family atmosphere.

Patricia Hart was the overall female winner in the walk, and Russell Fox the male winner.  Complete results appear on the Shadyside Activity Center bulletin board and on  www.andersonroadrunners.org

Tent in Rest and Recovery Area at Indy Mini a great success!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, the hospitality tent was a Godsend after the heat on the road warriors:  cool drinks, tasty snacks, and  great fellowship in a cool, shady atmosphere.  All of which proves that the dead can come back to life.  Greatly appreciated!  Phil Miller (grateful dead)

We can never thank enough the people who help support our great group of runners/walkers. A big thanks to Elsie Kearns, Evan Achenbach, Patricia Hart and the other "mystery person" who donated deliciously baked goodies for the tent after the Indianapolis Mini Marathon and 5K. Also thanks again to Cyndee Bentley, Hank Gerhart, Carolyn McKinney, Greg Smith and Wally Post for helping set up the tent area and also Don Seal who was on hand to watch over the tent while the runners and walkers did the Mini and 5K. It was great day for all!

Thank you also to Jessica Peterson, Carolyn McKinney, Elsie and Bob Kearns, Ann Morris, Steve Hagensieker, Greg Smith, Judy Baylor and Wray Jean Cornwell for their time and effort to speak on the radio  and help in making  race day registration and  pre registration for the White River Run successful. Again another great day and event for runners/walkers.  – Robin Gerhart

Congratulations to our hard-working WRR organization team for another successful race. Frankie St Philips put together a splendid race in a new location, new date and time and a new course in a relatively short period of time. Although there are always a number of people who volunteer, special thanks really need to go to WrayJean Cornwell, Robin Gerhart, and Carolyn McKinney. In addition to Frankie, these three ladies did great work under difficult and somewhat hectic conditions. I’d also like to thank Bob Kearns and Greg Smith for manning the finish line with me, also Bob Hart for his work laying out the course.

I heard many compliments from runners and sponsors alike. And although nothing is for sure, one of this year’s sponsors approached me after the race and inquired as to what it would take to become the primary sponsor of the event. I think that speaks volumes for the presentation the club made to the public.

While we can always improve certain areas, all in all, I think we had a pretty flawless event. Oh and by the way………it looks like we made a nice profit as well. The treasurer is a little behind on his work J

Speaking of money…….your President/Treasurer would really like to have someone take over the treasurer’s duties from me. It’s really not a good idea to only have one person handling the books, especially someone who hasn’t had a nice vacation in a couple of years.  It would be a good time for someone to take on this position. For the moment the job is pretty well caught up and there won’t be a large workload until we get into Run the Mounds. If interested, please contact me or one of the other officers.

Happy running to all, and I look forward to seeing you on the roads.

Steve Hagensieker

RACE CALENDAR

(an extensive calendar can be found at www.indyrunners.org )

26th Annual Noblesville Sunrisers 15K

Perry Knox   58:48  2nd Overall / 1st Age Group

Mike Shelton 1:01:41  5th Overall / 1st Age Group

Tommy Goodson  1:02:04  6th Overall / 1st Age p

Mark Volk  1:07:17

James Leffler  1:07:57 1st Age Group

Frank Tuckerman  1:08:53  1st Age Group

Ron Harmening  1:09:42 

Tom Corda  1:12:51

Ann Morris  1:17:14  1st Age Group

Carolyn McKinney  1:18:02  1st Age Group

Wally Post  1:20:44

Bill Surbaugh  1:21:48  2nd Age Group

Dawn Fluhler  1:35:01 2nd Age Group

Walt Smith  1:35:26 

Marcia Porter  1:36:30 2nd Age Group

Doug Rose  1:39:15

Chuck Bagley  1:49:00

Indy Mini-15K Training Run/Race April 23, 2005

Jim Hoffman  1:13:26

Tony Soverns  1:22:18

Amy Scharnowski  1:52:16

Indy Mini Marathon

Perry Knox 1:27:46 (343^rd)

MikeShelton 1:28:31 (382^nd)

Nick Cross  1:48:17

Dawn Fluhler  2:23:05

Jill Brand  2:26:11

Carolyn McKinney 2:05:21

Gene Chandler 2:12 (5^th in 70-74)

Frank Tuckerman 1:40:17 (4^th in M 60-64)

Debbie Smith 2:06

Jim Hoffman 1:48:40

Donna Hubble 2:44:57

Bob Kearns 2:08:10

Bud Stiffler 2:09:52

Sharon Etherington 2:13:49

Hank Gerhart 2:16:15

Tommy Goodson 1:34:56

Mark Volk 1:35:16

Mike Hall 1:36:55

Denise Hall 2:27:22

Fred Sprague 2:27:41

Jason Quimby 1:45:10

Ron Harmening 1:43:54

Brian Rayl 1:54:15

Stephanie Moran 1:55:31

Jim Mellinger 1:57:45

Troy Porter 2:03:13

Doug Rose 2:11:16

Phil Miller 2:19:22

Walt Smith 2:19:21

Tom Corda 1:51:37

Amy Scharnoske 2:42

Steve Hedgecraft 2:56:56

Joe McFarren  2:06:06 Mini Marathon in Afghanistan

To be included in the next Pacer, Send your results to:

editor@andersonroadrunners.org

Eagle Creek Duathlon 5k run/14 m bike/2m run

Jason Quimby 18^th 85:23 total time 29:47/43:03/12:33

White River Run Complete Results online

Ashley Dale 26:00

Allie Browning 24:55

Dawn Fluhler 29:19

Jill Brand 30:15

Kirsi Steiner 25:09

Ann Morris 25:06

Debbie Smith 27:18

Pat Miller 29:51

Edna West 37:44

Cameron Mandrell 23:07

Logan Rayl 25:24

Dylan Dale 23:29

Jeremy Knox 17:41

Nick Cross 19:58

Jason Quimby 21:50

Mike Phipps 23:28

Brent Windlan 19:40

Michael Dale 23:46

Troy Porter 25:57

Perry Knox 19:13

Brian Rayl 25:24

Mike Shelton 20:10

Mark Volk 20:58

Jim Hoffman 23:10

Doug Rose 27:14

Wally Post 25:37

Jerry Pierce 21:45

Frank Tuckerman 22:40

Fred Sprague 28:34

Phil Miller 29:23

Bill Miller 30:11

Bud Stiffler 29:42

Gene Chandler 29:26

Rob Freestone 29:13

Patricia Hart 38:54

Robin Detienne 40:32

MadCity Marathon & half Madison Wisconsin

WrayJean Cornwell 4:57

Kathy Wehrley 2:06:50 PR

DINO Run June 4 15K & 5k
Jeremy Knox 1:07:02
Tommy Goodson 1:14:27
Ron Harmening 1:21:07
Jim Hoffman 1:30:57
Brian Rayl 26:12
Glen Davis 26:38
Debbie Smith 30:52
Wrayjean Cornwell 31:35
Kathy Wehrley 31:47 

Sunburst Half Marathon, South Bend June 4

Ann Morris 2:05 5^th in age group

Carolyn McKinney 2:03

ARRC Kicks off 2nd Annual XC Conditioning Program for Area Students

     Beginning Monday, June 6th at Mounds State Park, the ARRC will kick off its 2nd year program for "Base Building" area XC Students.  Originally started in 2004, this program was designed to take up the "void" of not having school sponsored area summer training programs.  "The training season was just too short", states Coach Perry Knox.  " Each year I would get involved with area youth at different schools around the beginning of August with the first XC meet in about 3-4 weeks, and that was simply not enough time."  "Many schools in different areas of the state, train all summer and when you meet them for competition, it was obvious."  

     The XC Conditioning Program emphasizes "base-building" mileage to supplement more specific training the athletes will receive when they sign up for their area school's programs.  The athletes, with help from ARRC member Coaches; Perry Knox, Mark Volk, and Hank Gerhart , will learn basic running drills that involve stretching, bounding, plyometrics, shoes, trail and hill running.  Combined with other activities that will include cookouts, etc., this program will also build camaraderie among area athletes and when they meet in the fall for school competitions will have formed friendships and good citizenship.

     The program begins on June 6, 2005 and will run until August 4th with a "mileage award" presentation at that time.  These young harriers

will be making appearances at the Thursday nite Shadyside 1-Lappers as this is their "speed nite" for their workouts.  ARRC members are encouraged to meet and talk with these youth and share running experiences.  One of the purposes of our program is to expose area youth and their families to the ARRC and its involvement in the community.  This program is funded by fees paid by the youth participants, donations and fundraisers organized by the coaches.

     "Last year's program began with 16 youth runners and as of the first of this month we have 18 pre-registered", states Perry Knox.  "Our program last year was well received with many of our youth as top performers among their peers at their respective school XC teams".   The ARRC is glad to have such a program that develops area youth and encourages any student to check out the information on our website, or give one of the coaches a call for details.  Program cost is $20. for the 8 week period and will include a custom Running Logbook, Mileage Award, and Entry Fees into the Thursday Nite Races for the duration of the Conditioning Program.  All participants will be required to purchase entry into Mounds State Park either each evening or through the purchase of a Yearly Pass.   Coach Perry Knox 765-640-8142, Coach Mark Volk 765-378-5800 .

(Editor’s note: this program is now off to a successful start, but enrollment is still open.)

ANDERSON AUTO-SWAP MEET

Saturday

July 16, 2005

8:00AM- 2:00PM  (Set-up 7am)

WE NEED PARTS VENDORS!

A generous 10' X 20' Space only $ 25! or pre-pay by July 10th and save $5!

Unique to our swap meet is our Auto-Auction at 2:00pm.

For a $10. donation you can auction your vehicle and you decide if you accept or reject the top bid!

11th & Main Streets, Downtown Anderson, Indiana

in conjunction with the Annual City-Wide Anderson Cruise-In

benefits the Anderson Road Runners Youth Cross Country Team and AIMS (Anderson Indiana Main Street)

Call Swap Meet Director, Mark Volk at (765) 378-5800 to reserve a space today!