The Pacer
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July – August 2002 |
President: Bob Hart 643-6304 Vice President: Tommy Goodson 642-4834
Treasurer: Peggy Hart 643-6304 Secretary: Lori Goodson 642-4834
Editor: Robin Van Camp Gerhart 646-6820 At-Large Officers: Jim Hoffman 649-2765
Membership Chairman: Doug Townsend 644-0747 Daneen Colligan (317) 290-1000
Race Directors:
Road Series Directors: Wally Post 649-8674 and Greg Smith 778-7087
Fun Run Director: Frank St. Phillips
Walking Director: Judy Baylor 643-7637
President’s Message
It’s summer race season and things are moving along. Thursday night attendance has been great and the week end race circuit has been exciting.
Some developments within the club…..On June 27th,
ARRC presented its first scholarship award ($500) to Frankton graduate, Scott
Morgan. Scott was an outstanding
selection and undoubtedly will be successful in his pursuits in higher
learning. He will be attending
Notes
from the past…
White River Trail Run
My
day after summary:
I felt like the race was a wonderful success. As my first attempt at being a race director it went much better than I had anticipated. I feel the key was having the right people for the responsibilities necessary.
Bob
Kearns was phenomenal in his efforts of measuring the course with the
assistance of Kent Lockhart.
Peggy
Hart asked some much needed questions about sign ups that weren't even
discussed and did an outstanding job at race day registration.
Greg
Smith put his whole heart into this race, not only scoring but also finish line
chute setup and take down. He recruited
Fred Matthew Jr., at
with directional locations.
Elsie
Kearns took charge of balloon filling with Karen Taylor-Smith. Elsie completed
her support by working as the finish line tag stringer. She did an absolutely wonderful job,
especially not knowing what a stringer was 30 minutes before the race.
Chuck
Bagley & Dana Green also stepped up and filled very critical roles by
pulling tags and keeping people in order at the finish. Special thanks to Brian
Forster and Wendell Parsons for filling in as last minute timers?
Mark
Eddy, also from the YMCA, came through with food and water which are very
critical in any event. I appreciate him
assisting me in the decision to call the ambulance regarding some help for a
runner. He even, as a last minute
effort, took a timer position at the 3 mile mark. Bob Hart did a lot of leg
work writing sponsor requests for donations a following up with them. He did a lot of PR work and organization that
I will never even know since it comes so natural to him. Thank you, Bob, for your direction to me,
such a novice in the race director role.
I
would especially like to thank Lori most of all for helping pick the awards,
shirts, scoring, signs and correspondence with all involved. I wouldn't be able to mention all that she
has put forth.
Special
thanks to Rod McKenzie not only for leading the runners on his bike, but also
for helping set up balloons at the signs and water tables. Thank you to Jerry
lacy for manning the critical turn around point. He also recruited his daughter Ashley and
some of her friends to help at the water stops. Mike Porter,
Charles Schwabb and Judy Baylor for being directional
guides at critical spots. Also Charlie Schwabb for taking the time
to bring and set up his kites for an added bit of pizzazz.
There
are so many more people that volunteered either on race day as fill ins or pre determined that I know I am missing naming them,
but their efforts and support are appreciated so much? My summary, due to all of these supporting
people either mentioned or not mentioned by name, is that the White River Trail
Run 2002 was an outstanding success. My special thanks to everyone for their
efforts. They were all appreciated and
all efforts were significant!
Thank
You One & All!
Tommy
Goodson
2002 WRTR Race Director
Notes for the present…
Blood pressure checked before the one lap Thursday Night Points run on the third Thursday of each month. Checks are not available after the race. This service is offered free of charge and provided by Visiting Nurse Health Care.
Sponsors Wanted, for the Thursday Night One Lap Race and also for the Children’s Fun Run. Please see Bob Kearns and Frank St. Phillips if you would like to sponsor a race.
Notes for the future…
The third annual Anderson Road Runners Club “Reunion
Night” will be held
HUFF teams are forming for this year’s race which will
be held on Saturday, 28 December. If you
would like to be part of a team or have a team in place and want to travel as a
group contact, Robin Gerhart. This is
the race you will talk about for days, weeks, months and years! Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of
team in an event to talk about forever! And if you decide to go it alone (50K)
we will be there to help you out and then talk about your effort for years to
come!
Running Around….
Road
Trip/June 8, 2002
One
beautiful Saturday morning, instead of heading out to Mounds or Shadyside to
put in their long run, a group of ARRC members buckled up and headed to
Broadripple, location of The Running Company, a store that caters to runners
and walkers, selling shoes, gear, literature as well as providing a place for
local runners to meet for training/practice runs. The reason?
This group of runners were about to learn more about something we don't often
think about until too late - injury prevention.
The
presenter was Ralph Reiff , Program Director for
Ralph
Reiff visits the store at least once a week in order
to be on hand to talk to runners who have questions; he works closely with
local schools, club and pro sports teams and is a great reasource
for those who may need help recovering from an injury. You can learn more about
Training Talk…
“If you run or race early in the morning, you won’t have time to eat a substantial breakfast, but it’s a good idea to get some basic carbohydrates into your stomach. Try a piece of toast, a bagel, an energy bar, or a banana. A small cup of sports drink will help you get through a short run. If you’re running longer, try to drink more, for both the water content and the carbohydrates.”
- From Amby
Burfoot’s Principles of Running
Resist the urge to lean forward as you run—-it shortens your stride, hampers breathing and may increase your risk of injury. Every mile or so, monitor your posture and make sure your head, torso and pelvis are aligned.
-Katrin McDonald Neitz, RW copy editor
Support
our Sponsors…
Without the following people and businesses our club would not be able to conduct the fine running events we offer the runners:
Hoosier
Park Dr. Anderson
Center
Gwinn's Drug Store 1 2 One Promotions
PIP
Art's Trim Shop Ronald T. Harmening, MD Robert
E. Loose
Lutz Insurance Agency ALAC Garment Services
Quote of the Day…
“Go
Confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the lie you
have imagined.”
-Henry David Thoreau
Upcoming Races…
July
20, Sat. Red Tail 10K
20, Sat. – DINO Trail Series, 5K/15K rugged trail run, Wapehani Park, Bloomingto, IN, Contact Brian Holzhausen (317) 308-6449
20, Sat.- Indy Triathlon, 1K swim, 33K bike, 8K run, 7:30 a.m., Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis, In Contact Tuxedo Brothers (317) 733-3300
27, Sat.- Racquet Run and Walk for Riley, 10K run and 5K run/walk, 8:00 a.m., Indianapolis, In Contact Tuxedo Brothers (317) 733-3300
27, Sat. – DINO Adventure Triathlon, 1 mile swim/20 mile mtn bike/6 mile trail run or 1 mile canoe/kayak/20 mile mtn bike/6 mile trail run or 0.5 mile swim/10 mile mtn bike/3 mile trial run, 9:00 a.m., France Park, Logansport, IN Contact Brian Holzhausen (317) 308-6449
August
04, Sun. – Kingfish Mini Marathon, 13.1 mile run/5K run, 5:00 a.m., Woodland Park, Potage, IN Contact Director at (219) 762-7348
07, Wed. – Midsummer Madness 4 Miler, 4 mile ru/walk, 6:30 p.m., Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN Contact The Runners Forum (317) 844-1558
10, Sat.-
Kernel Klassic 5K
17, Sat. – Leading Ladies, 5K run, 8:00 a.m., Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis, IN Contact Margaret Drew (317) 283-4036
24, Sat.-
Bears of
24, Sat. – Run 4 the Bone, 4 mile
run/walk,
31, Sat. – Riverfest, 10K/5K run,
race walk,
September
07, Sat.-
Clarian Health Colts Stampede, 5mile run/5K walk,
(317) 884-4001
14, Sat. - Dick Lugar Run Walk, 10 K/5K run and 5K walk, 9:00 a.m., Butler University, Indianapolis, IN Contact Tuxedo Brothers (317) 733-3300
21, Sat. – Darin
21, Sat. – Parlor City Trot Half
Marathon, 13.1 mile/10K run,
28, Sat. – Double Eagle Run and Walk, 10 mile run and 4 mile run/walk, 9:00 a.m., Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis, IN Contact Tuxedo Brothers (317) 733-3300
29, Sun. – The Crossroads of America 30K, 18.6 mile run /walk, Downtown Indianapolis, In Contact Ken Long and Associated (317) 884-4001
29, Sun. – Wild Wild Wilderness, 7:6 mile trail run, 11:00 a.m., Kickapoo State Recreation Area, Danville, IL Contact Kennekuk Road Runners (217) 469-2134
October
06, Sun. – Overlook
12, Sat. – Applefest 5K
13, Sun. – ZOOM thru ZULU 10K, 10 K run/walk, (also 2 person 10K relay), 1:00 p.m., St. Louis Cathedral Church, Fort Wayne, IN Contact Mitch Harper (260) 436-0739
19, Sat. - Pumpkin Patch 5K
20, Sun. – Trail Blazing Half Marathon, 13.1 mile run, 8:30 a.m., Indiana Shirley Creek National Forest near French Lick, In Contact Jeff or Nick Johnson (888) 781-4255
26, Sat. – Muncie Mini Marathon, 13.1 mile run, 8:00 a.m., Delaware County Fairgrounds, Muncie,IN Contact (765) 741-5540
November
02, Sat. – Outback
03, Sun. – Run the Mounds, 5
mile run
December
01, Sun. – Kris Kringle, 4 mile
run
Races listed in bold print are part of the ARRC
Road Series.
Above races are subject to change, to insure
accuracy of event contact race director or number listed.
Race
Results…
New Jersey Shore Marathon ,28 April
2002
Terry Spoo 3:20
Wyoming Marathon , 26 May 2002
Tony Martin 3:47, 2nd place overall
Terry Spoo 4:04, 5th place overall
Jack Stepp 5:03
Louie Harshman 5:03
Lonnie Smith 5:19
Grandma’s Marathon , 22 June 2002
Terry Spoo 3:12
Lonnie Smith 3:29
Jack Stepp 3:43