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ANDERSON ROAD RUNNERS CLUB

    

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER2000

 

President:   Bob Hart  643-6304                                                  Vice President:  Tommy Goodson  642-4834

Treasurer:   John Stephenson  759-8485                                      Secretary:  Jamie Banks  284-2718

Editor:  Robin Van Camp Gerhart  646-6820                               At-Large Officer:  Jim Hoffman 649-2765                                Webmaster:  Tom Corda

 

Race Directors:

         Thursday Night 1-Lap Races: Nancy King

         ARRC Road Series: Wally Post 649-8674

         Fun Run Director: Frank St. Phillips

 

 

CHRISTMAS SOCIAL

 

Anderson Road Runners will have a chance to get together, socialize, and eat (no desserts ‘til you clean your plate) at the Annual Christmas Party on December 04th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Pavilion at Mounds State Park.  Each club member is asked to bring a covered dish, salad or dessert along with table service and drink. The club will be providing meat, not cold cuts.

 We will not be having the awards or officer elections at this meeting. This evening is for sharing the holiday spirit with family and fellow runners over food and drink.

 

RUN the MOUNDS…

What a fantastic day for a run through the trails of Mounds State Park! It was very satisfying to again see the great turn out for this event. Our registration count was right at 400, see our website for a list of the finishers. The weather and location helped us quite a bit but we should never forget our volunteers and sponsors.

 

Major volunteers and chair people as follows:  Greg Smith - registration, finish chute and clean up.  Wally Post family -registration.  Peggy Hart – pre registration and registration, Robin and Hank Gerhart family - recruitment and packet pick up, Diane and Charlie Mosbrucker - course volunteer coordination and finish line,  Kendra Hitchcock - recruitment, promotion, and course volunteers, Tommy and Lori Goodson - mile splits committee, Lonnie Smith - furnished the sound system and lead course on ATV, Jim Hoffman - sponsor recruitment and promotion,  Fred and Becky Fulcher - water stations, Frank St. Phillips - fun run., Daneen Colligan - pre-registration.,  Jamie and Barry Banks family - refreshments, pavilion and clean up,  Ingrid Childs – shirt design coordination and awards, John Stephenson - treasurer and finish line, Evan Achenbach - equipment and finish line, Mike and Paige Truman - course preparation, Tim Thomas - course preparation,  Madison Co. Emergency Management - radio communications and logistical support, Chesterfield Volunteer Fire Dept. - EMT support and  Mounds State Park staff - host and logistical support.

 

Several other club members also helped by taking RTM flyers to races throughout the state and promoted the race with their friends and family. It takes everyone pulling together to make something like this happen and bring people back year after year.  Thank you everyone!

 

In addition, I would like to highlight those individuals that helped me the most behind the scenes.  Ingrid Childs, Robin Gerhart, John Stephenson, Jim Hoffman and Peggy Hart were always there to guide and assist me whenever I needed "a little extra".  Jim is the unsung hero because of his sponsor recruitment and promotional efforts to secure radio spots for RTM.

 

Now for sponsors: Household Finance, WERK / WHIT / WHBU radio stations. A2Z Promotions, Anderson Foot and Ankle Center, Standt's of Anderson, Gregory Busing DDS, Gwinn's Drug Store, Surbaugh and Son Realtor, The Herald Bulletin, Citizen's Travel, Baylor and Associates and Star China.  Without this financial support, we could not have the race.

 

As many ARRC members know, we announced on race day that Household Finance has returned to become our major sponsor again. Their sponsorship contribution will be used to form the beginning of a scholarship fund.  ARRC hopes to award the first scholarship(s) in 2001.  Expect more on this at our next annual meeting, scheduled for February 10, 2001.

 

Run the Mounds Race is ARRC at it's best.  November 04, 2001 will be the 20th annual race, so mark your calendar now.  Let’s keep it going!

See you on the trail...

Bob

 

Notes for the Present…

The Anderson Road Runners apologize for the delay in posting the race results.  Due to the very large number of race day entries, there was an abnormal amount of post race data entry.  Also, this year there were several unregistered runners entering the finish chute which complicated our timing and scoring system.  We put in extra time and effort to make the results as accurate as possible.  Thank you for your patience and we hope to see you November 04, 2001.

 

Need help with your Christmas shopping, call Tommy Goodson.  Tommy still has a limited supply of ARRC singlets and vest for sale with the ARRC logo. Bob Hart still has a few X-Large and XX-Large sweatshirts from the Mounds Run for sale. If you call early, gift-wrapping may be included at no charge! Call today to avoid the holiday rush.

 

We have had numerous requests from members and non-members about forming a walking program.  At this no one has been willing to step forward to get the group organized.  If anyone has an interest in undertaking this task the officers would assist in any way possible to get a walking program up and walking.  A non-member would also be welcomed to take on this responsibility.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to the Anderson University Men’s Cross Country team and the Ladies runners, Lisa Nicholson and Amber Sigler who ran in the NCAA Division III National Cross Country Championship race in Spokane, Washington on November 18, 2000.  Great job men, ladies and coaching staff!

 

 

Notes for the Future…

Annual Anderson Road Runners Club awards and business meeting will be held Saturday, February 10, 2001, at Tanglewood.  Social hour with snacks and drinks will begin at 6:00 p.m.  Our guest speaker  will talk from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  At 7:30 p.m. awards will be distributed with the business meeting and election of officers following. 

If you are interested in an officer or race director position please contact one of the current officers.  Our club is always in need of willing people to keep moving forward.

 

Membership forms for 2001 will be available in the January-February 2001 PACER.  Please do not submit your membership on an old form.  If you do not receive the 2001 membership for please contact an officer.

 

Always, we thank the following businesses and individuals for making the White River Run and Run the Mounds possible.  Without these folks and our many, many fine volunteers our club could not offer these two great running events.

Household Finance Company                    WERK Oldies! 101.7 & 104.9 FM

Hoosier Park                                                Hit Radio W Hit 93.5 96.7 FM

ALAC Garment Services                            WHBU AM 1240

Anderson Center for Sight                          Surbaugh and Son Realtors

Gwinn’s Drug Store                                     Anderson Foot and Ankle Center

Gregory R. Busing, DDS                             Standt’s of  Anderson

Art’s Trim Shop                                           Baylor and Associates

Rax Downtown Restaurant                         The Herald Bulletin

Copy Connection                                          Citizens Travel Service

Timothy’s Jewelry                                        Star China and Housewares, Inc

A2Z Promotions

 

Notes from the past…

Award winners for the 2000 Thursday Night Point Races are as follows:

Women’s Division

19-29      1st – Susan Mayer,

30-34      1st- Carolyn Cramer

35-39   1st- Ingrid Childs

40-44 1st- Donna Lockhart

45-49 1st- Patricia Hart

            2nd- Debbie Harry

55-59 1st- Judy Baylor

            2nd- Patricia Miller

65-69 1st-Barb Hamilton

Men’s Division

12 and under 1st- Alan Martin

13-18 1st- Thomas Foltz

           2nd- Joseph Foltz

19-29 1st- Brian Forster

30-34 1st- Keith McCool

35-39    1st- Trent Signet

2nd- Tony Savers

40-44 1st- Duane Dye

           2nd- Tim Swain

           3rd- Terry Spoo

45-49    1st- Kevin Harry

2nd- Tom Foltz, Sr.

3rd- Frank St. Phillips

50-54    1st- Jack Stepp

           2nd- James Leffler

            3rd- Wally Post

55-59   1st- Fred Sprague

 2nd- Evan Achenbach

 3rd- David Flack

60-64   1st- Glen Davis

 2nd- Dennis Knapp

 3rd- Larry Lutz

65-69     1st- Bob Kearns

  2nd- Gene Chandler

 3rd- Ben Westmoreland

Heavyweight 1st- Keith Hamilton

                        2nd- Greg Smith

                        3rd- Walt Smith

 

From the Editor…

Just the other day it seems like we were discussing how much water we ought store up, did we have enough fire wood and non-perishable food and would our money still be in the bank.  The only things we didn’t worry about were the running paths, running shoes and our watches keeping time (no matter what date they read). As we (at least for me) watched the year 2000 begin all around the world it seemed our fears faded quicker than most of us run.  It was living and running as planned.

 

Nancy King, Kent Lockhart and company did a fantastic job of getting the Thursday Night Point Races off and running.  Frankie St. Phillips stepped in and did a terrific job as the children’s Fun Run director.  Tony Martin continued to improve the White River Run and increase the attendance.  Wally Post and Greg Smith once again provided a varied and challenging Road Race Series.  Run the Mounds; directed by Bob Hart once again saw an increase in runners. Various members grouped together and reached out to the running community on behalf ARRC. And last, but not least, it is you, our members who keep all of these endeavors going with your desire to participate in the running and volunteering.  Without your support, enthusiasm, and love for running and fellow runners our club would not be so successful! 

 

 May God bless you each and everyone as we continue into the millenium.

 

 

Upcoming Races…  

December

02, Sat. – Just Plain 10K, 2:00 p.m., Foster Park, Ft. Wayne, IN Contact J. P. Jones (219) 745-7339

02, Sat. – Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis, 5K race/walk, National Institute Fitness & Sport, Indianapolis, IN Contact Tuxedo Brothers, (317) 328-1632

02, Sat. – Polar Bear Blast, 5K and 2 mile, The Grant County Family YMCA, 4:00 p.m., Marion, IN, contact Race Director (765) 664-0544

03, Sun. – Kris Kringle 4 Mile, New Castle, IN, Contact Tim Grant (765) 529-7058

09, Sat.- Rocket City Marathon, Huntsville, AL, Malcolm Gills (256) 828-7015 or www.huntsvilletrackclub.org

16, Sat. – Conner Prairie Gingerbread 5K Cross Country Run and Fun Walk, 5Krun/walk, 8:30 a.m., Conner Prairie, Fishers, IN, Contact Donna Billiard (317) 237-5018

26-31- Marathon Six Pack, Six Marathons in Six Days, Vandalia, OH, Contact Denny Fryman (937) 898-7015

30, Sat. – HUFF, 50K/50K relay/10.8 Miles, 8:00 a.m., Huntington Reservoir, Huntington, IN, Mitch Harper (219) 436-4824 or www.huff50k.com

 

January 20001

01, Mon. – New Year’s Resolution Revolution, Downtown Indianapolis, Contact Ken Long and Associates (317) 632-8812

06, Sat. – Siberian Express, 7. 6 Miles, Kickapoo Recreation Area, 12:00 p.m., Danville, IL Contact Marc Reddy (217) 431-4243 http://users.net66.com/~kennekuk

07, Sun. – Walt Disney World Marathon, 26.2 miles, 13.1 miles and 5K, Orlando, FL (407) 939-7810, www.runningnetwork.com/disney

 

February

04, Sun. – Las Vegas Marathon, 26.2 and 13.1 miles, Las Vegas, NV (702) 240-2722, www.lvmarathon.com

04, Sun. – Groundhog 7 Miler, Clay Jr. High, 1:00 p.m., Carmel, IN (317) 290-RUNR

10, Sat. – Fanny Freezer 5K, 2:00 p.m., Shoaf Park, Ft. Wayne, IN Contact “RHINNO” (219) 456-3331

10, Sat. - 1st Annual Run for Roses, 8K trail run, Hardy Lake State Park, 9:00 a.m., Austin, IN Contact Brett Turner (812) 793-2759 or Indiana Track Club

10, Sat. – Cupid’s Fling 5K, 5K run/walk, Carmel, IN Contact Race director (317) 844-1558

24, Sat. – Polar Bear Run and Walk, 5 mile run/3 mile walk, Indianapolis, In Contact Ken Long and Associates (317) 632-8812 or www.kenlongassoc.com

 

March

17, Sat. – St. Patrick’s Day 5K race/walk, Downtown, Muncie, IN Contact Jay Dillon (765) 747-9107

17, Sat. – The Finish Line IAC Shamrock 10K, 10K run and walk, Westfield High School, 9:00 a.m., Westfield, IN Contact Mary Atterberry (317) 896-2841

24, Sat. – Holliday Park Trail Run, 5 mile rugged trail run, 9:00 a.m., Holliday Park, Indianapolis, IN Contact Friends of Holliday Park (317) 475-9482

25, Sun. – 32nd Sam Costa Half Marathon, 13.1 mile run, 1:00 p.m., Carmel Clay Junior High School, Carmel, IN Contact Indy Runners (317) 290-RUNR

 

May

05, Sat. – 25th Annual Indy Mini Marathon, 13.1 mile run, Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

 

June

02, Sat. – White River Run, Downtown Anderson (watch for more details)

 

Bolded races above are in the Anderson Road Runners Club Road Series. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RACE RESULTS…

 

There have been many ARRC members who have participated in races, marathons and ultra marathons this fall; however, the results cannot be published unless the results are submitted.  Please give me a call or e-mail your results so other members not only can see how you are doing, but also know the various races, marathons and ultras that appeal to fellow members.

 

Please contact Robin Gerhart at 765 646-6820 or e-mail to nepling@iquest.net with your race results

 

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Anderson Road Runners Club

P.O. Box 282

Anderson, IN   46015-0282