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$3.00 Official Newsletter of the Badgerland Striders, Inc. Volume 31, No. 6 July 2002 INSIDE: The Cudahy 10 Page 2 § A Lifesaving Run Is This 32 Years? Or 40? By Dave O'Brien you get a beautiful view of the lake in a number of places." There's something to be said for an event that has been The race is in August, so it’s usually hot. The 7 a.m. start run in the same location, same time and date, 32 years in a row. helps make it endurable, at least for the faster runners. However, it's better than that (or worse, depending on "We added a third water station last year," said Paul. how you see it). Paul Sokolowski, who co-directs the race with "Many of the [331] finishers said they liked that feature." his wife, Mary Callen, Paul also mentioned § A Cudahy Anniversary said Grant Nelson re- that there are showers Page 3 cently told them, "No, it's available at Cudahy § The Race Boneyard, Pt. 2 more like 40." high school after the § Prez Says – Be Aware! Grant is apparently run, and that we have remembering an earlier "a nice set of refresh- Page 4 § Cudahy race format that ments" available after- Traveling Strider – covered a different ward. Marathon to Marathon course. I was unable to Of course we Page 5 obtain the details, or shouldn't forget the § June Track Meet Grant's recollections, as opportunity to eat of this writing. cake in honor of Pete My memory of the and Mary Wysocki's Cudahy format is that it used to be 10 miles and 5 miles. sixth wedding anniversary, whose wedding took place in the "This is the third year it's been 10 miles and 10k," said park immediately following the Cudahy 10 and 5 mile races six Paul. "Apparently the road race committee felt that, since we years ago. didn't have another 10k race, we should work that distance into I plan to take advantage of their anniversary. I plan to run § Sarah’s Stride Raises Cudahy." 10 miles, shower, and eat cake; roughly in that order. But be- $46,000 Paul went on to describe some of the features of the race. cause it takes me a long while to cool off under the shower, I "It's a beautiful course," he stated, "and nearly flat. may be the last runner to be served. Page 6 It's run on park trails with some fantastic, verdant scenery. Congratulations, Pete and Mary, and many happy returns. § What is a CRIM? You go through parcels of woods, along a golf course, and Page 7 § Don’t Miss This One Another Successful Superun By Karen Van Rite believe me, we learned a LOT! We could not have made this Bob Scherer and I would like to extend a big THANK YOU race the success that it was without our throngs of volunteers. to all who took part in the 20th annual Superun on June 26. We would especially like to thank all of our captains who so Page 8 More than 800 runners and walkers participated in this event capably managed each of their respective areas. We appreciate § From the Archives on a beautiful evening in Lake Park. your loyalty and expertise, and hope we can count on you in Congratulations to the overall winner, Sal Impellitteri, who the years to come. Page 9 crossed the line in 16:07, and Dot McHahan, who captured the We also want to thank each and every volunteer who came § Strider Bulletin Board women's title in 18:40. Masters winners were Rick Stefanovic out to help. We had lots of veterans who have assisted in the and Cheryl Neumann, posting times of 17:47 and 19:45, respec- past. We appreciate your continued support. Plus, we had Page 10 tively. Outstanding performances by all! (A complete listing of many new volunteers who pitched in wherever they were § Trail Buddies results can be found elsewhere in this newsletter.) needed. Your efforts are appreciated as well, and we hope to As novice race directors, Bob and I had a lot to learn and, (Continued on page 5) § RRCA Safety Tips Page 10 § Fun Run Schedule Making Dust § Sarah’s Stride p.12 § Strain for the Brain p.13 § Shark Bite Shuffle p.14 § St.Marys Bell Tower p.14 § Berry Big Run p.15 § Superun p.15 § Superun Volunteer Honor Roll p.17 § Freedom Run p.18 § Firecrcker 10K p.19 Page 19 § Coming Events Runners Line up for the Start of the 2002 Superun in Lake Park page 2 “The Strider” July 2002 A Lifesaving Run By Lizz Kannenberg, CHW Staff When thousands of runners take to the starting line at Al’s Memorial Run & Walk for Children’s Hospital pre- Editor Sam Martino sented by Briggs & Stratton on Sep- tember 21, they will be doing more than getting valuable exercise and enjoying time with friends. They will be contrib- Hot Summer uting to the health and well-being of area children for the twenty-fifth con- secutive year. Pledges raised for the Starts event help purchase medical equipment for the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units and Hematology/Oncology/ Transplant unit at Children’s Hospital Painfully of Wisconsin, to help children like Mat- Getting ready for a marathon is no easy task. thew Maxwell receive the best care Just ask all those would-be marathoners and veter- available to them. ans who get out to the Lake Front on Saturday Life has never been easy for eight- morning for a few miles and then some. year-old Matthew. Born with autism, he I recall a few years back when I was training for is only partially verbal and while he the Portland Marathon and the heat index was in the loves hugs from his family, Matthew is 100s before 8 a.m. There were a few days with tem- wary of being touched by people he peratures in the 90s when training runs were diffi- doesn’t know. This in itself is very try- cult. ing for his loving family, but the hard- I was reminded of the hot weather recently when ship increased exponentially when Mat- we had nearly a dozen days with temperatures in the thew was diagnosed with stage one 90 degree range. Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in May 2001. Well, I'm hardly training for another marathon. Strange people and places, medical But I have been thinking about runners, and not just tests, and countless doses of medica- those who get out for the long runs, but those who tion loomed in the little boy’s future, Matthew Maxwell, Children’s Hospital Champion and his family wondered how Matthew do the short ones as well. Children’s Hospital did their best to accommodate I was pleasantly surprised by the big turnout for Matthew’s apprehensions about his treatments. the Superun at Lake Park. Big numbers. Big heat. Nurses rearranged schedules so Matthew wouldn’t Then a big storm to cool things down. Not bad for a have to wait for long periods of time at the hospital, Superun. and doctors used medical techniques that were the I was on the sidelines for the run, marveling at least invasive and uncomfortable for Matthew. the number of runners and wishing I could be mo v- “Everyone at Children’s went out of their way to ing with them and as fast as they were. I haven't make Matthew more comfortable,” Laurine said. “He been running much, partly because I am somewhat was a definite challenge most times he went in, and of a klutz. You see I fell for the third time this year they never stopped giving support and kind words and injured my right leg and ankle. to him—and us.” I was trying to get on my bicycle for cross train- Matthew’s medical team faced the challenge of ing. Instead I crossed my leg over the seat and fell getting the little boy to take his life-saving medica- when my shoe clips didn't lock into those high-tech tions throughout chemotherapy. Matthew would pedals. not eat or drink anything that tasted like medicine, All of this was just a reminder that I fell twice so doctors were forced to arrange at-home infusions this winter trying to cross country ski. Once I in- to get the medication into his system. The chemo- jured my right thumb and couldn't type. This is a real therapy also claimed Matthew’s hair, but he kept his hardship for a journalism professor and writer. Then head high and fought valiantly against the disease a month later I fell again and stubbed my toe. he did not understand. This time the bike accident sent a message. Stick After four months of treatment and countless to walking. In fact I tried walking and running a few hours of dedication by the staff of Children’s Hospi- weeks ago with the Chicago Area runners on the would handle the confusion of treatment. “Matthew has more to overcome than others,” tal, Matthew is cancer free and once again the ener- Lakefront. A fun time. But it was hot... getic boy he was one year ago. Today Matthew en- And I was pleased that I didn't fall or stumble said his mother, Laurine Maxwell. “The first few weeks of all the scans and tests were very draining. joys playing outside, swimming, playing computer over my own shoelaces. Some friends, including the games, and watching movies.