The Pacer

 

 


ANDERSON ROAD RUNNERS CLUB

    

 MARCH-APRIL 2000

 

President: Bob Hart 643-6304  Treasurer: John Stephenson 759-8485 
Secretary: Jamie Banks 284-2718  Editor: Robin Gerhart 643-6617
At-Large Officer: Steve Hagensieker 641-7192 At-Large Officer: Jim Hoffman 649-2765
Race Directors:
Thursday Night 1-Lap Races: Nancy King ARRC Road Series: Wally Post 649-8674

 

 

President’s Message

Spring is right around the corner; so hope everyone is energized to wake up from his or her winter’s nap.  Or, maybe you’ve been training all along.  A core group of ARRC regulars have been on the trail system all winter long. And we’ve been keeping each other going.  It’s great to know that when you leave work and head for the trail, someone else will almost always be there.  Now that we have the new building, there is a place to change and retreat inside for pitstops if needed.  We were very pleased with the Park Department for keeping the running path clear and the restrooms available during our runs. 

 

Every once in a while, we all need to think and act upon our common sense when it comes to running safely.  It’s easy to let down your guard and forget that there are hazards on the trail, just as there might be on the road that affects our safety.  As many of you come back out to Shadyside, keep your guard up and think about staying safe.

Some suggestions…

1.     Stay alert when driving in / out of the parking lots for other vehicles or pedestrians. 

2.     Park at the new Activities Center (old beach area).  That’s where the “regulars” are.

3.     Run with a friend - especially women, and especially in the more remote trail areas.

4.     Never leave valuables in your vehicle.

5.     Be both conscious of and courteous to other trail uses.  Try to pass on the left, or call out your intentions, a startled walker may veer right into your path.

6.     If you see or suspect criminal or suspicious activity, call the police at 648-6700 or if an emergency use 911.  There is a pay phone on the north side of the new building.

 

Since I’ve mentioned the new building, best to say some more words about it.  There are public restrooms open almost all of the time.  The building is very nice and heated.  The Park Department has informed us of the scheduled “open” hours for the restrooms.  It will be unlocked between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m. each morning.  After April 1st, the lock up time will be 10:00 p.m. - until then it’s 7:00 p.m.   As the spring and summer progress there will be volleyball leagues forming and playing.

 

 

 

 

2000 will be another great year for ARRC.  We have a great group of people and new runners joining all the time.  Watch for our upcoming events, like the Thursday Night Races, the Road Series, White River Run and Run the Mounds.  If you have ideas, questions or want to help please let us know.  We will be meeting, on Thursdays, back at the (old) beach area.  Also, we have two key openings of our officer group that we need to fill quickly, in order to move full speed into the running season.  We need a Fun Run Director for the children’s program - this is very important to the future of running - and also, we do not yet have a Vice President.  If you think you can help even in a small way, please step forward.  Most of the ground work for either position is already done. 

 

Have a great year - stay fit, stay alert and be happy.

See you on the trail…

Bob

 

 

 

Notes for the Present…

ARRC SPONSORS

The Club has a number of area businesses that sponsor our major events and important programs during the year.  Please be aware of our sponsors and try to patronize them whenever you can.  We could not be successful without them.  Here is a list of our 1999 sponsors:

 

Hoosier Park                                        Anderson Foot & Ankle Center

The Herald Bulletin                               Gwinn’s Drug Store

Surbaugh & Son Realtors                     Standt’s of Anderson

Finish Line                                            Citizen’s Travel Service

Star China                                            Baylor & Associates

Robert Loose Funeral Homes

 

 

 

Just a reminder for those who did not receive the last issue of the PACER, here is a listing of training groups that meet weekly.  The following locations are available to anyone, of any ability.  Your presence and participation is most welcome.  We will vary the distance and pace according to those present, but help you meet your goals.

            Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 p.m.  Shadyside Activities Center         (old beach area)

            Wednesdays     6:00 p.m.   Track across from Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie

            Saturdays         8:30 a.m.   Mounds State Park - pavilion parking lot

            Sundays           8:30 a.m.    Mounds State Park – pavilion parking lot

                                                                   11:30 a.m.    Shadyside Activities Center

Also, any weekday evening there is usually someone starting their run at the Shadyside location between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

 

ARRC still has a limited supply of running gear imprinted with the new logo for sale.  Vests are $35.00, shorts and singlets at $16.00 each and caps, $12.00 each.  Contact Steve Hagensieker for purchase. 

 

Notes for the Future…

 

Wally Post, race director and Greg Smith, co-director will spearhead the 2000 ARRC ROAD Race Series.  Wally and Greg have been very busy the past two months organizing this year’s calendar.  Wally reports that several new, well-established races will be in this year’s program.  The series flyer will be mailed in March.  

 

Pre season races for the 2000 Thursday Night Points Races will begin 06 April at 6:00 p.m.  Races ran 06 April through 04 May will be non-point races.  Point races will begin on 11May and end with the 28 September race.  There will be NO point race on 06 July.  All races will begin at the Shadyside Activity area (old beach house).  Restrooms and showers will be available.  We are still in need of a race director for the Children’s Fun Run.  Children are a very instrumental part of our club, not to mention the future.  If you have an interest in assuming this position please contact Bob Hart.

 

The White River Run will be held on Saturday, 10 June 2000, at 9:00 a.m.  Race director, Tony Martin, has indicated that this year’s race distances will be 12K and 5K.  Once again, the Anderson YMCA will serve as the host for registration, start/finish and awards.  As with any race, it is the volunteers that make the event a success for the runners.  If you and /or a family member(s) are interested in volunteering, please contact Tony Martin at 649-7565 or Bob Hart at 643-6304.

 

 

Upcoming Races…

 

 

March

05, Sun.-Black Walrus Run, 2:00 p.m. Tipton High School, Tipton, IN (765) 675-4930

18, Sat.- Mountain Goat Hill Runs and Walk, 3 mile run/walk and 9mile run, 10:30 a.m., Kickapoo State Recreation Area, Danville, IL  (217) 431-4243 or 443-6252

25, Sat. - Homeless Hustle 5 Mile Run, 5K Racewalk & Fitness walk, Eagle Creek, Indianapolis, IN

Contact Tuxedo Brothers 317/328-1632

25, Sat.-Round A About, 10K, 8:00 a.m., Clay Junior High School, Carmel, IN  (317) 844-1558

26, Sun.-Sam Costa ½ Marathon. 1:00 p.m. Clay Junior High, Carmel, In,  317/259-0708 or  TATownse@mail.delcoelect.com.

 

 

April,

01, Sat. - Governor's Cup Series, 8K run and race walk, 5K walk, 10:00 am McCormick's Creek State Park, Spencer, IN. Contact Tuxedo Brothers 317/328-1632

01, Sat. - Bedford Fitness Challenge 5K, Contact Dave Yeary 812/279-6849 or Bloomington Track Club

02, Sun.-First Annual Van Wert Reservoir Marathon and Half Marathon, 8:00 a.m., The Van Wert Reservoirs, Van Wert , OH  (419) 238-3559

08, Sat.- YMCA Spring Running Festival 5K & 10 K run, Contact John Schwentker 812/332-5555 or Bloomington Track Club

14, Fri.- Little "500" 8K Scholarship Run 8K run, Contact Randy Rogers 812/855-9152 or Bloomington Track Club

15,Sat.- Race for the Cure 5K run & walk, Military Park, Indianapolis, IN, Tuxedo Brothers 317/328-1632

16, Sun.- Run for Habitat 5K, Contact Eric Kirk 812/333-5792 or Bloomington Track Club

22, Sat.-Pizza Hut Shoe-Sucker Seven, 7.2 miles, 9:00 a.m., Kil-so-quah Campground, Huntington, IN 

29, Sat.- Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon, 8:00 a.m., Louisville, KY, www.kdf.org/mini

29, Sat.- Country Music Marathon, 6:30 a.m., Nashville, TN, 615-880-1050 or jswank@hotmail.com

30, Sun.- Lake County Marathon/Half Marathon/10K and 3.5 mile fun run/walk, 8:15 a.m., Zion, IL, 847-266-RACE or runlakeco@aol.com

 

 

May

06, Sat- Indianapolis Life 500 Festival Mini Marathon 13.1 & 5K mile run & walk, Downtown Indianapolis, Limited registration, www.500Festival.com 317/237-3400 or Tuxedo Brothers

317/328-1632

13, Sat. - Brown County Spring 5K & 10K, Dawn Jones 812/988-9926 or Bloomington Track Club

20, Sat.- Bank-One Rookie Run Youth Runs ages 12 and under, 8:30 am. Downtown Indianapolis, IN

Contact Tuxedo Brothers 317/328-1632

20, Sat. - Governor's Cup Series, 8K run and race walk, 5K walk, 9:00 am, Clifty Falls State Park, Madison, IN. Contact Tuxedo Brothers 317/328-1632

20, Sat.- Run with the Foxes Contact Suzanne Mittenthal 765/249-0204 or Bloomington Track Club

21, Sun.- Gift of Life Run/Walk, 5 Mile Run 5K Walk, 8:00 am Eagle Creek Park, Contact Tuxedo Brothers 317/328-1632

27, Sat.- Carmel Classic, 8K run & walk, 8:00 am, Carmel, IN. The Runners Forum 317/844-1558

27, Sat.-River City Rat Race, 10K race, Downtown Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN

 

June

03, Sat. - Governor's Cup Series, 8K run and race walk, 5K walk, 9:00 am, Mounds State Park, Anderson, IN

Contact Tuxedo Brothers 317/328-1632

09, Fri. - American Cancer Society Relay For Life 24 Hour Relay, 7:00 PM through Saturday, 10, 7:00 PM

 Lawrence North Track, Games, contests, door prizes, Contact Greg Tamer  (317) 587-3574

10, Sat. - Sunburst Marathon, 10K Run, 5K Run, 5K Race Walk, 5K Fun/Fitness Walk and Kids' Race

 6:00 A.M. South Bend, IN. Contact Sunburst 219/674-0900 Category 6262, email: ldperalta@aol.com

10, Sat.- White River Run, 12K/5K run, 9:00 a.m., Anderson YMCA, Anderson, IN

10, Sat.- Fort Wayne Hoosier Marathon, 6:30 a.m., Foster Park, Fort Wayne, IN (219) 478-4573

10, Sat.- Ambassador Run/Walk, 5 Mile Run & 5K Racewalk, 8:00 am Eagle Creek Park, Contact Tuxedo Brothers at 317/328-1632

17, Sat.- Buck Creek 5K Run/Walk, Children’s Fun Run, 9:00 a.m., Yorktown Middle School, (765) 759-7393

 

July

08, Sat.- Michael Lautzenheiser 5K, run/walk, 8:00 a.m., Viet Nam Veterans Memorial, Muncie, Terry Tolle (765) 288-7606

29, Sat.- Buckley 5 Miler, 5mile run/3mile wheelchair race/2 mile race walk, 7:30 a.m., Buckley Homestead County Park (Lake County),  (219) 696-1570, www.icongrp.com/~speeddem

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANDERSON ROAD RUNNERS CLUB, INC.

2000 Membership Application

 

 

 

The Anderson Road Runners Club promotes fitness through the enjoyment of running. We have programs and events for all levels and ages, including a weekly children’s series. The Club meets monthly during the winter months and weekly during April through October for running events. We also conduct two major races in the Anderson area, which attract many people to our community. A newsletter, THE PACER, is mailed to members BI-month. All ARRC members are automatically enrolled at no additional cost as members of Road Runners Club of America, of which we are a chapter.

 

ONLY ONE PERSON PER FORM. Family memberships must be submitted together.

 

Personal Information  (We will not release your address, except to RRCA).

 

Name __________________________________Age _____ Sex ____  Date of Birth ____________

 

Address___________________________________________________________________________

 

City _________________________________  State _______  Zip ________  Phone _____________

 

E-Mail Address____________________________Employer_________________________________

 

Interests

 

Walking ____  Beginning Runner ______ Non Competitive Runner______  Competitive Runner _____

 

Distance _____________  Children’s Running ________Fitness / Nutritional Information __________

 

Membership Information        New _____  Renewal _____  Request for Information ___________

 

Annual Dues (check one)   Single ($15) ______    Family ($20) _______      High School ($5) _______

 

Weekly Points Races Season Pass ($10) _____     High School Points ($5) ____

 

Mail with check payable to:  Anderson Road Runners Club   PO Box 282  Anderson, IN.  46015

 

Club Membership Application Waiver

I know that running and volunteering in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter and run in club activities unless I am 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 volunteering to work in club races 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 the facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application for membership, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Road Runners Club of America, the Anderson, (Indiana) Road Runners Club and all sponsors, their representatives, and successors from all claims and liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in these club activities even though that liability may rise from negligence or carelessness on the part the persons named in the waiver.

 

         Signature ________________________________________________________Date____________

(Parent must sign if entrant is under 18 years of age)

 

 

RACE RESULTS…

 

Please contact Robin Gerhart at 765 646-6820 or e-mail to nepling@iquest.net with your race results.  Any race worth running is worth reporting. It is not the time you of your race that counts, it’s the time you put into your effort.  Let us see what races you are running, we may want to join you next time!

 

 

 

Internet locations to visit:

Road Runners Club of America http://rrca.org

Ken Long and Associates http//www.kenlongassoc.com

Tuxedo Brothers http//www.tuxbro.com

The End Result Company http//www.theendresultco.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anderson Road Runners Club

P.O. Box 282

Anderson, IN   46015-0282