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As we prepare to close out 2019, 2019, out close to prepare we As your on reflect to moment a take is running secret no It’s year. and mentally, physically, tough you Sometimes emotionally. expectations, and goals all exceed little a up come you times other but year this me, For short. lot) a (or I as year rebuilding a become has plantar a from back way my work (Club Contract Race) Contract (Club nvitational nvitational I (Club Contract Race) Contract (Club piphany Catholic Catholic piphany E [ VOLUNTEERS ] [ EDITOR’S LETTER ] LETTER [ EDITOR’S dward- E chool 5K & Fun Run chool 5K & Fun t. t. volunteer at club and contract races and register for the and register races at club and contract volunteer Grand in the credit competition receive Prix Grand club’s and a complimentary invitation to the annual Prix Banquet.” Runners “RRCA S S far? How fast? Did you feel good on your runs? If you did runs? you feel good on your If you fast? Did far? How What was their purpose? they? specific run what were workouts, cross-training or strength any do you Did go? they did How or run, workout, every Not training? run your supplement to okay. and that’s enjoyable), (or even race is going to be great direction. right the in is trend the that is though, hope, The best and year, this accomplished you’ve all on Congratulations wishes for happy running in 2020! you! love – we Volunteers Patrick Henry fasciitis injury. Recovery is a humbling experience, especially especially experience, humbling a is Recovery injury. fasciitis and shorter percent 20 about is maximum new your when months few last the During “normal.” former your than slower can performances past my reviewing that found I’ve particular, in could that weaknesses and strengths running my identify help a into head you before So, improve. to how on ideas to lead How year? this run you did often How yourself: ask year, new Kevin Bruny, Elaine Casper, Pat Dorch, Michael George, Michael George, Dorch, Pat Elaine Casper, Bruny, Kevin Mike Levins, Lerner, Steven Nancy Jakubec, Mike Gholson, Perrin Jennifer Ralph Gibbs, Jon Gonzales, Bill Kelly, Mike Levins, Jennifer Jennifer Mike Levins, Bill Kelly, Jon Gonzales, Ralph Gibbs, Trump Dave Richardson, Dave Nolan, Stephen McAdoo, David Appelt, Charles Bowles, Pam Cooper, Angela Dreyfuss, Dreyfuss, Angela Cooper, Pam Charles Bowles, Appelt, David

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through through running in the metro Richmond, Virginia area. The club is affiliated the with Road Runners Club of America sponsors and nearly 20 races throughout the to mile 1 from ranging distances with year Miles & Minutes for and by members of Road Runners the Club Richmond (RRRC). The RRRC is a nonprofit organization whose goal to is foster fitness and a healthy lifestyle

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Function Heads Function . . Please keep article submissions to under 1,000 Miles and Minutes Ed Kelleher Ed Kelleher Ed Ed Kelleher Ed Don Garber Ralph Gibbs Ralph Gibbs Jim Oddono Jim Oddono Jim Oddono David Trump David Mark O’Brien Mara George Nikkia Young Young Nikkia Rosie Schutte Rosie Schutte Glenn Melton Megan Novak Melissa Savage is distributed quarterly. is distributed Sarah MarcyMara Joe Michael Akin, George, Flynn, George, RRRC RRRC dues are $5 for students, $15 for individuals and $20 Richmond Road Richmond Runners Club Chris Mason, Mara George Chris Mason, Anne Brown, Mara George Brown, Anne . Unless otherwise noted, opinions expressed in RRRC’s Kirk Millikan poses with his official Guinness World KirkWorld Millikan poses official Guinness with his RRRC’s Photo courtesy of Kirk Millikan The deadline for submitting letters, articles, pictures and volunteer Miles & Minutes Group Runs Group Merchant Discounts Merchant Club News RRRC Calendar RRRC Feature: From the Archives From Feature: Feature: An Octoberfest to Remember Feature: President’s Message President’s Imbalances Musculoskeletal Notes: Foot Club News the 2019 College Meet Feature: Scholarship Recipients

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www.rrrc.org Club. Runners Road Richmond the of those necessarily not and author, the of those at at words. Membership: for families. The Box P.O. 8724, VA Richmond, club 23226. Members can renew or mailing sign up on-line address at is Richmond Road Runners Club George, Frankie Gerloff Jr., Ralph Gibbs, Mark Guzzi, Ed Kelleher, Crystal Koch, Sara Sara CrystalKoch, Kelleher, Ed Guzzi, Mark Gibbs, Ralph Jr., Gerloff Frankie George, Lasker, Mike Levins, Chris Mason, Kirk Millikan, Rosie Schutte, Eric Jim Oddono, Megan Novak, Nachman, Stephen Nolan, Deadline: credits is posted on the club Send website. articles directly to the editorial staff Board of Directors:

50K. As 50K. a service to the the community, club contracts to provide race services. These services range from renting equipment to full-computerized race timing. during year. the 30 events services over club provides for The

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Records certificate for running the fastest marathon while wearing a full full a wearing while marathon fastest the running for certificate the Records completed Millikan 2019, 29, Sept. On outfit. lederhosen original and the throughout lederhosen wearing while 3:15:10 in Marathon Berlin whole race.. On the cover:

Table of Contents Contents of Table 2 [ MILES & MINUTES | Fourth Quarter 2019 | Volume 42/Number Three | www.rrrc.org ] [ PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE] of “Largest gathering of people dressed as dinosaurs.” The one better and set a Guinness World Record in the category November 17th at Dorey Park. This year we are trying to go Well, we are doing it again this year at 3:00 p.m. on community! What a blast! So much joy, laughter, fun, and sense of suits. T-Rex and taking over a playground – all while wearing inflatable (downhill) dashes on a spur of the Capital Trail, line dancing, costume thatcovers your entire body. for therecord tobeinan Angeles and current record of 252 was set in January of this year in Los So who wants to help set a Guinness World Record? requires all participants that will be counted inflatable, full-body dinosaur fun run around the lake, 40 yard T-Rexes show up for a 1/3 mile We had approximately 70 Richmond Marathon weekend. running in the events of the long hours of training for and steam and have fun after the yours truly as a way to blow off of Rebecca Randolphand free event was the brainchild Park in Henrico County. Our ever #TREXRVA at Dorey Last year RRRC heldthefirst- the Earth (oratleastDoreythe Earth Park)! done and bring a huge terror of T-Rex and once again roam Pretty sure the Beast Coast can show the West Coast how it is ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ So, what do we need you to do to achieve this? wrong! have fun when you run. If you are not, then you are doing it Whether you participate in this event or not, make sure you procure therecord. from Guinness onhow todocumentthisamazingevent to That’s it! We’ll do the rest. Soon we will receive instructions ■

Have fun Have up Show friends! your all Tell is thatfun! for it, this will NOT be the only time you ever wear it. It is a free event, that helps to pay for it. Plus, take my word dinosaur costume Go at up Sign Set a Guinness WorldRecord Guinness a Set Amazon.com ■

https://runsignup.com/richmondtrexrun andorder an . The price is about $50, but since this Ralph Gibbs inflatable full-body inflatable full-body | President [ MILES & MINUTES | Fourth Quarter 2019 | Volume 42/Number Three | www.rrrc.org ] 3

continued on page 4 Fig. 2. Anterior pelvic tilt [ FOOT NOTES ] NOTES [ FOOT Fig. 3. Knee extension mobility testing tight ligaments, tendons, tendons, ligaments, tight musculature and restricting one or more movements, joint key toe big including (upwards, dorsiflexion instability to due often ankle foot), the of (upwards, dorsiflexion tight to due often extension hip calves), due often (backwards, and flexors), hip tight to knee extension (straightening, often due to tight hamstrings) cases, some In 3). (Fig. gait running the of phases key during corrected be to tight or short, stiff, too are structures these be may intervention surgical that such therapy physical with as these re-categorizing thus issues, the resolve to required imbalances. structural 2). Functional joint joint Functional 2). restrictions are caused by restrictions, which result result which restrictions, instabilities bodily in injury. ultimately, and, Muscular weaknesses, gluteus weak as such musculature, medius drop” “hip a cause often gait running during core Weak 1). (Fig. causes often musculature (Fig. tilt pelvic forward a Functional imbalances muscular include joint and weaknesses to flaws in running technique technique running in flaws to imbalances. musculoskeletal is of types general two are There Flaws in running technique, technique, running in Flaws three as discussed in the past Minutes, and Miles of installments of cause possible major a are with in ties This injuries. running as one of discussion, the current contributors possible major the Fig. 1. Hip drop 7 – Musculoskeletal Imbalances The 8 Causes of ALL Runners’ Injuries and How to Avoid Them: Them: Avoid to How and Injuries Runners’ ALL of Causes 8 The the body up and forward. forward. and up body the maintain posture and optimize the transfer of energy; and, and, energy; of transfer the optimize and posture maintain drive to muscle gluteus the from power and strength adequate in order to run as a mobile, strong, and stable “spring,” the to run and stable “spring,” as a mobile, strong, in order you behind leg the get to mobility enough have: must body to foot and hips, core, the of stability gait; of phase stance in or lifts in the shoes, or surgical correction. on expert an SCE, MPT, DiCharry, Jay to According runners, in imbalances functional treating and identifying surgical modalities, whereas structural imbalances require structural imbalances require surgical modalities, whereas orthotics, bracing, as such devices supportive of use the either or contribute to running injuries: functional imbalances imbalances functional injuries: running to contribute or the imbalances have and structural imbalances. Functional with physical therapy or other non- potential to be corrected musculoskeletal imbalances, both with the potential to cause cause to potential the with both imbalances, musculoskeletal By George Lane, DPM, FACPSM, FACFAS [ FOOT NOTES ]

Normal knee Osteoarthritic knee Fig. 6.

Fig. 7. Heel lift (to balance a mild

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leg lengths) Fig. 4. One leg shorter Fig. 5. Genu Varum (“bow legs”) than the other

www.rrrc.org Examples of the causes of functional imbalances may include

| general inactivity, extensive time in a seated position, regular use of high-heeled shoes, and other activities in our daily lives that we take for granted. These situations can lead to weakening of musculature and tightening or shortening of muscles, tendons, and ligaments around joints. Treatment for functional imbalances requires first identifying the specific deficit(s) and then using techniques targeting the problematic function. This may include a number of possible Volume 42/Number Three Three 42/Number Volume | approaches depending upon the nature of the deficit(s), such as targeted stretching or strengthening exercises, manual techniques of muscle and joint manipulation, or other therapeutic modalities. Often, this will be best managed by a physical therapist, chiropractor, or physician specializing in sports medicine. Treatment for these conditions typically

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with the possible requirement for continuation of these exercises on a long-term basis to maintain correction. Examples of structural imbalances include shorter or abnormally angulated bones or joints on one or both sides, including the pelvis, hips, legs, knees, ankles, and feet (Figs. MILES & MINUTES

4, 5), and permanently damaged bones, joints, tendons, [ ligaments, or muscles (Fig. 6). The majority of structural imbalances are mild to moderate and can be managed non- Fig. 8. Custom foot orthotics (to re-align structurally surgically with devices such as lifts, arch supports, or foot 4 unstable foot) orthotics in shoes or joint bracing (Figs. 7, 8). continued on page 6 MILES & MINUTES | Fourth Quarter 2019 | Volume 42/Number Three | www.rrrc.org 5

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Moderate to severe structural imbalances may require surgery. I would recommend seeking consultation with a reputable surgeon experienced in working with runners and treating the specific structural imbalance(s) you are dealing with. Surgical procedures for structural imbalances could involve surgery to correct misaligned bones, repair damaged joints, lengthen tendons, loosen or tighten ligaments, and other procedures, depending on the specific structure(s) involved (Figs. 9, 10). In some cases, the structural damage may be too severe to allow a return to running. Recovery from surgical procedures An ilizarov, circular fixator used Small wires and pins fix the bone with return to running often takes months, with months of to stabilize and lengthen the tibia to the frame until healing occurs physical therapy required post-operatively. Fig. 9. External fixator using callus distraction technique to surgically lengthen the tibia and fibula bones of a For excellent in-depth discussions on how to identify and significantly shorter left leg correct specific functional musculoskeletal imbalances, I

] recommend the following publications:

1. Anatomy for Runners: Unlocking Your Athletic Potential for Health, Speed, and Injury Prevention. 2012. By Jay Dicharry

www.rrrc.org https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-

| Runners-Unlocking-Potential-Prevention/ dp/1620871599 2. Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running. 2015. By Richard Blagrove https://www.amazon.com/Strength- Conditioning-Endurance-Running-Blagrove- ebook/dp/B010KNDZ44 Fig. 10. Surgical correction of severe genu valgum (“knock knees”) Volume 42/Number Three Three 42/Number Volume | Fourth Quarter Fourth 2019 |

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6 Meet The 2019 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Recipients Congratulations to Mohini Johri, Virginia which she shares with everyone around her. Kauders, and Dylan Moore, who each received In addition to her own a $2,000 scholarship through the RRRC running she motivates [

others to run on the

College Scholarship program. These Class of MILES & MINUTES weekends, enter weekend 2019 high school athletes were awarded for invitationals, and has their contributions to the running community promoted the sport of distance running within and to support them in their future efforts to our school community.

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promote running as a physically and mentally 2019 Fourth Quarter more classmates to join healthy lifestyle. Thank you to all those who the distance program participated in this year’s Pony Pasture 5K, than Mohini.” the profits from which support the scholarship In her own words: “My running inspiration comes from the athletes that I volunteered with during my time training for program. Also, thank you to the 69 donors the Monument Avenue 10K with Sportable. Every Saturday | who contributed an additional $1,592 to morning in the weeks leading up to the 10K, I would walk Volume 42/Number Three the scholarship fund. A special thanks goes to or run with different athletes and listen to their goals and Kirk Millikan, who managed the scholarship continued on page 8 program this year.

MOHINI JOHRI |

High School: Collegiate School www.rrrc.org College: Duke University Involvement: captain of the varsity cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track teams; named All-LIS at the 2018

LIS Cross Country Championship; volunteer with Sportable ] since 2013. From her reference: “Mohini is beyond a doubt one of the single greatest leaders that any team I have ever coached has 7 had. She radiates a love for the sport of distance running,

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8 [ MILES & MINUTES | Fourth Quarter 2019 | Volume 42/Number Three | www.rrrc.org ] College: Washington &LeeUniversity High School:CollegiateSchool never change.” andIknowcommunity builtaround thissport, thatwill One ofthebiggestreasons isbecauseIlove Irun the teamsinhighschoolthoroughly anddiligently.country mydutiesasacaptainoftrackandcross performing whetherthroughgive volunteering backtothissport, or me tonotonlybediligentaboutmytrainingbutalso me. Everyone who’s inspired ofthisorganization truly part given to opportunities to makethemostoutofrunning stories, andIlefttrainingfeelinginspired anddetermined continued from page7 2019 College Scholarships V IRGI N IA K A UDE RS been oneofthe go-to hasalways “Virginia From herreference: Richmond Marathon. Training Team andthe for Winter Marathon indoor track;volunteer Unsung Senior Award for teams; Team Award and and outdoortrack country, indoortrack, of thevarsity cross Involvement: captain my dadespecially, Also, myparents, were recognized. and commitment that myhard work means alottome, to bechosen,andit was ahugehonor in Richmond,soit involved runners other talentedand there are alot of excited. Iknow I wasreally the scholarship, In herown Ifoundoutwasselectedfor words: “When andloverunning sharingthatpassionwithothers.” workout orracethananyone onourteam.She loves truly helped more overcome runners obstaclesandfinishthe attention toherteammatesandpositivityhave probably keepgoingwhenthepathlookeddifficult.Herrunner have helpedmanyadowntroddenthe sport ordiscouraged someone totalkto. Her caringnature andenthusiasmfor girls ontheteam,whenanotherrunner, young orold, needs 11/5/19 8:4AM have helped fuel my love for running so much, so it feels good to be able to take some of the pressure off of my parents with college costs. I want RRRC members to know that I am trying to run a half marathon in every state (I have run 8 in 4 states so far) and that I will be running my first marathon (Richmond!) in the fall.”

DYLAN MOORE High School: Cosby High School College: The University of Virginia Involvement: captain of the varsity indoor track, outdoor track, and cross country teams, leading

team to a high VHSL 6A [

Regional and State finish; MILES & MINUTES organized Captain’s Runs to motivate the cross country team and train the junior varsity team

on running form and | racing strategies; frequent 2019 Fourth Quarter volunteer at community witnessed tremendous growth and development in him. races. Dylan is a dedicated and hard-working young man, both in the classroom and on the track. He has a strong work ethic From his recommendation: “I have coached Dylan in track and is a team leader. Dylan has consistently demonstrated and field for the past four years. During this time, I have commitment and dedication to our team by helping out whenever and wherever he is needed. All of these qualities | will help him become very successful in life.” Volume 42/Number Three In his own words: “I’m very honored that RRRC chose to recognize my running in such a special way. My running inspiration comes from my Cosby cross country and track coaches. I always took their advice to heart and understood the expectations they had for my training. I never wanted to let them down, which pushed me to give my all each and every race, no matter the conditions or how I felt on |

any given day. I truly appreciate the tight-knit nature of www.rrrc.org the running community and my former Cosby Titan team. Running has been a great outlet for me that provided a balance to the heavy workload of school. I certainly plan to ■ continue running during my time at UVA.” ]

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Taco ‘bout a good time! Kirk Millikan shows off his taco marathon costume at the 2018 Austin Marathon.

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Kirk Millikan finished the Berlin Marathon in 3:15:10, finished the Berlin Marathon Kirk Millikan run for the fastest marathon setting a new world record on genuine lederhosen. fastest marathon dressed as a fast food item (which would fastest marathon dressed so time seemed out of reach, That record include tacos). attempt in the I continued taco running and put a record That is, until I got a lottery entry into back of my mind. Marathon. the 2019 Berlin Kirk Millikan Kirk

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s my GPS watch ticked closer and closer to twenty- s my GPS watch ticked closer and closer six miles, I knew up and that I was close. I looked I had been waiting for: sign it was, the street there

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exist, but lo and behold, a record did indeed exist for the exist, but lo and behold, a record what the world record was for running a marathon dressed was for running a marathon dressed what the world record even could record I was shocked that such a as a taco. smiles to many faces. in Richmond, I told a few runningBack buddies about my taco marathoning exploits, and one jokingly asked if I knew A funny idea, but still ridiculous. I went for it, and I loved for it, and I loved A funny idea, but still ridiculous. I went for turned out that many people cheered every minute. It as a taco, and seeing a taco run brought by a guy dressed When I made it to Wisconsin, my friend thought the idea of Wisconsin, When I made it to as a taco was rather ridiculous. running a marathon dressed over it seemed like I would be able to run in it without too too without it in run to able be would I like seemed it over my with door the out soon was I and impediment, much attire. running unconventional new, It turns out that a block of cheese is not a popular costume, costume, popular a not is cheese of block a that out turns It a quick once- but what I did find was a taco costume. From why not run a marathon in Wisconsin in a cheese costume? costume? cheese a in Wisconsin in marathon a run not why Halloween closest the to headed I Richmond, leaving Before costume. cheese perfect the find could I if see to store costume I was visiting a friend during a long weekend, and I planned planned I and weekend, long a during friend a visiting was I The Marathon. my trip to line up with the Madison figured I and Halloween, after days few a was marathon A Guinness World Record would be mine. Record World A Guinness Wisconsin. Madison, to trip a with 2015 in back started all It Berlin Marathon. Several minutes under the previous record record previous the under minutes Several Marathon. Berlin these smile, and enjoy a sigh of relief, time, I could breathe rain. last few blocks in the soaking late-September street beautifully carves one of the most popular street through Gate left, the famed Brandenburg Turning parts of Berlin. line of the that, the finish was in sight, and just beyond Unter den Linden. Literally “Under the Lime Trees,” the Trees,” the Lime den Linden. Literally “Under Unter A World M&M November 2019.indd 11 An Octoberfest to Remember continued from page 11

Guinness World Records is an official sponsor of the Berlin Marathon, and when I realized this soon after getting an entry into the race, I knew what I had to do: Achieve a new record in all of my taco costume’s glory, of course! Well, the time for the fastest marathon dressed as a fast food item had lowered even more since 2015, so that record was unfortunately out of reach. I browsed existing records for various costumes, and I soon settled on running in lederhosen. It checked all of the boxes – a new record was achievable based on my personal best time and the costume could fit in my carry- on luggage. I guess I only had two boxes that required checking, but nonetheless, they were checked. As an added bonus with lederhosen, I could make timely use out of it after the marathon by wearing it in Munich at the official ] Oktoberfest celebration. I coordinated the record attempt with Guinness World Records, and I was all set for the Berlin Marathon. Kirk Millikan’s inspiration for running in lederhosen www.rrrc.org I did a few short practice runs around Richmond in the

| lederhosen to get a feel for the full attire, which for an goes back to running this taco costume in the 2015

official record attempt included knee socks, traditional Madison Marathon. Photo courtesy of Kirk Millikan leather lederhosen, a white long-sleeved button-down shirt, and a traditional hat. Needless to say, I got more than a few Despite these challenges, I tried to stay focused on the task confused stares as I made my way up and down Monument at hand – keeping pace and making it to the next mental Avenue on my practice runs. Before I knew it, I was off to checkpoint every five kilometers (the course was marked in Germany with my lederhosen in tow. kilometers and not miles since I was in Germany after all). Race morning was brisk and dry, and I hoped the conditions Twenty kilometers. Next, the halfway mark. Then signs Volume 42/Number Three Three 42/Number Volume | would stay reasonable for running over twenty six miles in for twenty-five, thirty, and thirty-five kilometers. I kept lederhosen. With over 40,000 participants, it can be easy to moving forward and kept reminding myself to smile and remain anonymous throughout the Berlin Marathon. That enjoy this incredible opportunity. Although the course was is, if you look like everyone else in typical running clothes. now engulfed in unavoidable puddles, I was almost done. The guy in lederhosen, however, stuck out. I squeezed After that one final turn onto Unter den Linden, I passed my way into my starting corral and soon I was off on a through the Brandenburg Gate and crossed the finish line of lederhosen adventure through the streets of Berlin. the Berlin Marathon. Checking my watch, I had beaten the Fourth Quarter Fourth 2019 |

Miles soon began to fade behind me one by one. Water previous Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon stops came and went without much fanfare, even with the wearing lederhosen by over five minutes. massive flock of marathoners continuously around me. A Records are made to be broken, and I know I won’t hold few weird glances greeted me from the throngs of cheerers this obscure world record forever. Nonetheless, I am ecstatic on the sidelines, but those were outnumbered by shouts of how the race turned out, and I am proud to hold a Guinness World Record. Lederhosen practice runs down Monument MILES & MINUTES “lederhosen!” that I couldn’t help but return with a smile

[ and a wave. Avenue may be a thing of the past, but perhaps I’ll bring out ■ After about an hour on the course, a soft drizzle began to fall the lederhosen at a Richmond race for a victory lap. 12 and it only got heavier as the race continued. The leather Editor’s Note: visit the official Guinness World Record in the lederhosen soaked up the rain like a sponge, and page for Kirk’s record at guinnessworldrecords.com/world- gusts of wind encouraged my hat to spread its wings and fly. records/112585-fastest-marathon-wearing-lederhosen/

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continued on page 14 had been discovered during the move (or during the move had been discovered Newsletters showcased several versions of getting to know of getting to know versions several showcased Newsletters Karnes ran the first Richmond members. Ron RRRC a well- – and enjoyed marathon – as his second race ever! just deserved in 1979 – they were beer afterwards. Runners like us! Get Acquainted With… Ron Karnes Ron With… Acquainted Get 1979) (February Miles & Minutes Miles Victoria Hauser By

. The early issues lacked pictures of our smiling, sweaty faces, and there is no longer a need and there faces, of our smiling, sweaty pictures The early issues lacked .

his summer, while attending the first RRRC meeting in the new digs (and my first meeting ever!), it meeting in the new (and my first meeting ever!), digs while attending the first RRRC his summer, of old issues of a trove was mentioned that onto the truck). to load someone who loves As extra boxes were noticed there maybe someone just T to clip out the club membership form and snail mail it off to the post office box! snail mail it off to the post office box! to clip out the club membership form and as I did! them as much enjoy early days. I hope you a few RRRC’s gems from are Here I’m competing in). I’m watching new the newsletters, coincided with binge episodes through which conveniently I had read Once on our members to still rely We RRRC. changed about much hasn’t Things, I was struck how by of Stranger runs group still seek out races and to join, and we volunteers!), always looking for more (and we’re volunteer technology has certainly still laud the amazing running shaped we But accomplishments of our members! & Minutes Miles ephemera and appreciates the club’s history, I decided to peruse the newsletters. Many thanks to Glenn to peruse I decided thanks to Glenn the newsletters. Many history, the club’s ephemera and appreciates the boxes! for meeting me to hand off Melton table, I learned a lot my dining room photocopies and random notes covering old boxes, bankers With I time, long before What an exciting about the Richmond running 1980s. scene in the late 1970s and early category Prix along, no need to look up which Grand for it and move take my word (Just was born for sure! From the Archives Summary of First Club Meeting Club Summary of First

(February 1979) (February A New Deal (June 1979) Sorry No Masthead (September 1980)

Early editor problems!

New Logo (October 1980)

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RRRC was for Members Only! Unfortunately they did not reveal the name of the esteemed artist! Sadly, the logo was

www.rrrc.org Bright yellow shirts might blend with hordes of runners in replaced again in June, 1981.

| 2019! The 1981 Peachtree Road Race (Or “How I Spent “The New Deal” – an update (September, 1979) My Fourth of July”) by Russell Boyle (August 1981)

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What’s in a Name? (October 1979)

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The monthly newsletter would not go without an “appropriate and catchy” name for long!

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RRRC supports running in the metro Richmond area by sponsoring races, helping oth- er groups put on races, coaching training teams, supporting group runs, and providing academic scholarships. Other member benefits include: discounts on all club races and at noted local retailers; community volunteer opportunities; Miles & Minutes, the club newsletter. Membership information can be found on the RRRC web site or via email to [email protected] 20U19pcoming RRRC Feat uRreVAd R aRacesces and andEvent sE (ventsAll events subject to change—updated 4-30-19) 1/1 RRRC First Day 5k 5/18 St Edwards SEES 8/14 RRRC Club Meeting — 2019 — 1/9 RRRC Club Meeting 5/18 Autism Society 5k 8/17 Museum Mile

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