June/July 2009 Lee Pfefer Memorial Wellaware 5K May 25, 2009 Check Website Calendar for Info 115 Runners & Walkers Compete on These and Other Events

COLUMBIA TRACK CLUB

Notes & News Volume XLII No. 5 June/July 2009 Lee Pfefer Memorial WellAware 5K May 25, 2009 Check website calendar for info 115 Runners & Walkers Compete on these and other events:

Place Name Age Time Wednesday Track Workouts 1 Dave Clifford (wheel) 69 16:43 Feb. 25 — Nov. 18 2 Dustin McKnight 27 16:59 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 3 Kevin Stone 25 17:06 MU Track or Stanlowski field 4 Marc Keys 46 17:36 (check with Ted: [email protected]) 5 William Stolz 37 18:02 6 Patrick Cooper 16 18:07 ‘80s Run (2 or 4 mile) 7 Andy Emerson 40 18:57 July 18 — 8:00 p.m. 8 Chris Cook 37 19:30 Mojo’s, 1013 Park Ave. 9 Tim Albers 31 19:34

10 Ethan Zars 14 19:56 (Continued on page 4) Show Me & Senior Games 5K July 26 — 8 a.m. Despite the rainy weather, it Bethel Park was a great day to run or walk the Third Annual Lee Pfefer Me- Great Sandbagger 10K morial WELLAWARE 5K at Andy Emerson & Tim Albers August 1 — 7 a.m. Stephen’s Lake Park. To give Mill Creek Elementary you some brief history, the WELLA- 2006, the WELLAWARE family decided WARE 5K has been going on since 1995 to change it again by recognizing the Special Olympics Twilight 5k and has had a couple of different names late and great Dr. Pfefer. It is hard to August 15 — 7 p.m. over the years. In 1995, it began as the comprehend that it has been 3 years Stephens Lake Park Boone Baby 5K, and then a few years since one of the founding fathers of later changed to the WELLAWARE 5K. WELLAWARE has passed. All in all, Heart of America Marathon Since the passing of Dr. Lee Pfefer in this 5K has been going strong for 14 Sept. 7 — 6 a.m. years. Stadium Blvd. in front of Fortunately, the rain did manage to Hearnes Center cease around 7:30 a.m. and we were able to begin the race without a down- Keep PACE 5k for Autism pour. The race started promptly at 8:00 Sept. 12 — 9 a.m. a.m. with 155 people ready to give it Bethel Park their all and break a personal record. The overall top Female winner was Heart for Africa Jennifer Anderson with a time of 22:49, Sept. 19 — 8 a.m. and the overall Male winner was Dus- Flat Branch Park tin McKnight with a time of 16:59. Congratulations to all the runners and Paws in the Park walkers who placed in their age group Sept. 19 — 9 a.m. category. Stephens Lake Park Our sponsors this year were out- Dave Clifford PAGE 2 CTC NEWS Looking Back: 25 Years Ago From our President By Joe Duncan

June 3, 1984: The Broadway Mile was a part of P & R's "Life Be In It" festival. The start was in the Eastgate area with the finish at Eighth and Broadway. The race was won by Gary Oringderff in 4:29, followed by Tom Moore in 4:30. CTC people: Tom Allen 5:17, Debbie Hoxworth, first female, 5:38, Betty Bohon 5:46, Chris Ruble 5:47, Amy Allen, 9, 7:26, Nancy Fritsch 7:36. June 9, 1984: Only six runners for a 10k road race in the Rock Bridge area since Hickman Track was flooded because of torrential rains. Tom LaFontaine won with a 38:54, followed by Dick Madsen at 39:57. Joe Duncan finished last, but as he said then "it took five good runners to beat him." Not only that, Duncan was making his debut at age 50. Here's what he had to say about that: "Yes, Duncan is 50 now--it took him a half century to get there, but in checking the record books, we can't see that anyone has ever done it any Congratulations to our 2009 CTC faster." Joe Marks Scholarship winners June 22, 1984: Two-Person 8,000 Meter Relay (alternate 400s): 1. Bradley Ackerman (67.3 avg per lap) & Milene Mittelhauser (77.5) 24:08; Dick Hessler (75.2) & Peter Hessler, Emma Myers and Colin McDon- 15, (73.9) 24:51 father-son record; Liz Bulman (79.1) & Mark Volek (76.2) 25:53; Mike ald (see p. 10). We are proud of Walther & Tom Allen (82.7); Betty Bohon (84.3) & Chris Ruble (87.1) female-female record; them! CTC Scholarships have Angela Hessler, 11, (93.2). been awarded since 1988. Recipi- July 7, 1984: A Mile Run on Hickman Track: 1. Dennis Stewart 4:37.4, 2. Kent Lang ents are listed under ‘Nice Things’ 4:44, Tom Moore 4:53 . . Tom Coon 4:57 . . . Ben Londeree 5:08.6, age 50+ record which still on our website home page. stands . . .Liz Bulman 5:29 . . .Don Johnson, 55, 5:38 . . .Tom Allen 5:47 . . Norris Kruse 6:03 Take a look at the link on our July 21, 1984: 5,000 meter run, Hickman track: 1. Steve S-F 15:23 (1600 splits: 4:47, 4:59, website ‘Forms and Registrations’ 5:03), Kent Lang 16:46, Tom LaFontaine 17:00, Londeree 17:21, another record still for a list of all pdf’s available standing, Dick Hessler 17:35, Peter Hessler 18:16, Tom Allen 19:11, Don Johnson 19:57, Tim Rooney 19:59, Joe Duncan 20:54 & 26 others online. The contract for Walton The June, 1984 Newsletter had the second of Tom LaFontaine's articles, this one : Track Use, which includes dates "Train to Improve Your Aerobic/Anaerobic Thresholds." You need a mixture of at least one and times available, is there. continuous workout per week at your AERT pace, one interval workout per week at Thanks to Jackie Pearce for her slightly faster than your ANT pace and a long continuous run per week. In the article Tom making that happen (see p. 15). tells how to determine your AERT & ANT paces. Have you been in Tryathletics lately? Nancy Rezabek, Nate CTC BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Smith and Patrick Hanson brightened the shoe area, dressing Linda LaFontaine, president Dick Hessler rooms, restrooms and upstairs with some fun colors! Track Club Marc Keys, vice-president Pat Hanson Tom Allen, secretary-treasurer Joe Duncan items will be neatly organized on new shelves upstairs soon. Steve Stonecipher-Fisher Randy Gay Paddling as cross training? Add wind, heat, bugs and rain and Jeanine Pagan that’s what some of us are calling the Missouri River 340, a 340 mile kayak/canoe race starting in Kansas City and ending in St. CTC PRESIDENTS: Charles, August 4th— 8th. CTC members Cami Ronchetto and Joe Duncan Nov. 1968-Oct. 1987 myself (women’s tandem); Lisa Wells (tandem with Elaine Stoll, Tom Coon Nov. 1987-June 1989 Lathrop); James Kaufman (men’s tandem with Ryan Slebos, KS) Joe Marks July 1989-June 1991 Steve Stonecipher-Fisher July 1991-Dec. 1992 and Steve Kullman (men’s solo), are doing the event, including Joe Marks Jan. 1993-Nov. 1995 other locals Colin Doggett (solo) and triathletes Todd and Curt Kempf Dec. 1995-Oct. 1997 Susan Shapiro (mixed tandem). Members Tom LaFontaine, Dick Hessler Nov. 1997-Nov. 2004 Jim Ronchetto, Nancy Rezabek, and Randy Gay will offer Linda LaFontaine Dec. 2004-present ground support as we paddle down the river. The event’s website Mr340 will WEBMASTERS: Hugh and Andy Emerson provide race in progress CTC WEB SITE: www.columbiatrackclub.com Articles, notices, results, or any other information of interest to results as we pass Columbia's running community may be sent to: check points. Come down to CTC NEWSLETTER EDITORS: Cooper’s Landing and cheer us on. Whitney Spivey [email protected] See you down the road and river, Linda LaFontaine (Assistant) [email protected] ~ Linda CTC publishes a newsletter eight times per year. PAGE 3 CTC NEWS CTC Runner Profile: Emma Myers

PERSONAL RECORDS Emma and Adelyn after the 2008

DISTANCE TIME RACE Hazelwood Invitational

XC 5K 19:51 XC Districts 2008

1600 5:34 Parkway South Invitational 2008

Date of Birth: I was born January 3, 1991 in Ra- leigh, North Carolina.

How Long Have You Been Running? I have been running 5ks since fifth grade, I competed in track from seventh grade through twelfth grade, and I competed in cross country from 10th through twelfth grade.

Weekly Mileage: During track and cross country season, I run 35 to 40 miles a week, but in the off-season, especially if I’m training for longer races, I run 40 to 50 miles a week.

My Greatest Running Influences? My greatest running influences would probably be my mom and dad. Both ran in high school and still enjoy places or exploring new trails. Rock Bridge State running today. My dad often trains and races Park is always fun because there are so many dif- with me as well. Additionally, I have had many ferent trails to run on. influential teammates on the cross country team who have helped me excel as a runner. What are your running goals? I am going to be running my first half-marathon this July and My Favorite Workout: I absolutely love inter- hopefully that will become a common race dis- vals! We have workouts during cross country tance for me. Eventually though, I want to qual- (and track as well) where we get up early in the ify for the Boston Marathon. morning to do continuous 200 repeats with a 400 jog in-between. It’s dark outside and the grass is Personal Info and Interests: I love anything ath- always wet with dew but it’s a blast! Then in the letic: basketball, softball, rock climbing, etc. I will afternoon, we do continuous 400 intervals with be attending the University of Arizona in the fall an 800 jog in-between. It’s a long workout but it with the intent of majoring in physics/astronomy. feels great when you’re done! I have two younger sisters, Adelyn and Saman- tha, and two dogs, Maggie and Lily. My Favorite Place to Run: I don’t really have a favorite place to run. I enjoy running in new PAGE 4 CTC NEWS WellAware May 25, 2009

standing and really came through. We were fortunate to (Continued from page 1) have Simon Rose from KFRU be our event announcer. As I 11 Garvin Line 46 20:17 told Simon after the race, “Thanks for taking our event to 12 Josh Zeichik 26 20:22 the next level<” Simply splendid, Simon! Plenty of Star- 13 Nate Gutwein 14 20:23 14 Sam Chapin 15 21:21 bucks coffee was available for the runners to warm up after 15 Brad Newkirk 37 21:25 the race and small snacks like bananas, apples, Kashi bars, 16 Kevin Tyler 53 21:30 bagels, Gatorade and OJ were provided by Schnucks, Hy- 17 Brian Hudson 28 22:04 Vee, and B&B Bagel Co. The six gallons of water was do- 18 Randy Schilb 53 22:24 nated by Culligan Water. The shirts this year were inspired 19 John Moreton 14 22:29 20 Tyler Adams 19 22:42 by Dr. Lee Pfefer’s daughter Amy Pfefer and Sonshine Marc Keys Graphics. We also had gift certificates donated by Panera, 21 Jennifer Anderson34 22:49 CyclExtreme and Walt’s Bike shop. The CTC team was 22 Damon Motley 30 23:09 there to guide and help with all the pre/post event respon- 23 Travis Line 11 23:15 24 Jim Hafley 40 23:16 sibilities, as always. Last, but not least Boone Hospital Christy Barton 25 Simon Rose 44 23:26 Linda LaFontaine Center, provided their endless support on our programs 26 Todd Fuller 40 23:40 that “help improve the health of the people in the commu- 27 Ron Netemeyer 37 23:55 nities we serve.” A big thank you to all the sponsors that 28 Chris Hayday 39 23:56 help make our event a success. 29 Sonia Reichert 21 23:56 I would like to recognize the volunteers that helped me 30 Kyle Knudten 35 24:08 with this 5K. Lance Bollinger (co-director), Jeff Baird 31 Jacob Line 13 24:16 (WELLAWARE intern), Nicky Zimmermann, Erin 32 Ethan Line 9 24:18 Wegner, Lisa Schaffer, Jaclyn Heider, Barb Danuser, Becky 33 Eric Schultz 23 24:20 34 Mary Ellen Bradshaw37 24:29 Hennesey, Nancy Lindner, David Carr, Jeff Hyde, Brian 35 Eric Reber 32 24:30 Whorley, Cheryl Stallo, Garvin Line, Tom Elder, Angela 36 William Duning 40 24:44 Malone and family and the CTC team (Linda LaFontaine, 37 Matt Bowen 30 24:54 Tom Allen, Randy Gay, Mark Lee, and Nancy Rezabek). 38 Karen Mills 27 24:58 The YouZeum staff were also present to promote and 39 J. A. Johnmeyer 53 25:10 sign kids up for the Kids on Track summer program. That 40 Andrew Collins 30 25:25 morning we were able to sign-up over 100 kids. For more Kevin Stone & 41 Scott Kane 43 25:30 information contact the YouZeum at 886-2006. Dustin McKnight 42 Doug Duncan 48 25:31 Boone Hospital Center’s WELLAWARE department 43 Logan Ballinger 21 25:37 44 David Stallo 28 25:38 worked with the ER, OR and Cath Lab this year and devel- 45 Paul Hoffman 53 25:42 oped a “Team 5K Competition” throughout the hospital to 46 Matt Chapin 14 25:42 encourage participation in a 5K among the BHC employ- 47 Darla Atkins 42 25:43 ees. Among the participants we had the following five 48 Kathy Vogt 43 25:44 Boone Hospital Center teams: The Rehab Road Runners, 49 Bren Bremer 12 25:51 PAGE 5 CTC NEWS

The Cath Lab Heart & Soles, The ER, The OR –Smooth Operators, and the WELLAWARE Warriors. The 5Kteam competition winner was the Heart & Soles – The Cath Lab Team! Way to go and Congratulations!!! This is the second 5K that I have directed and it is a learning experience every year. I can’t thank the CTC enough for guiding me along the way. What a great team! Last year we didn’t have a stringer and had to create a last minute stringer out of a couple shoelaces from the sideline crew. This year we ran out of safety pins and had to duct- tape for the last 15-20 participants. On a brighter note, thanks to all the participants and sponsors, we were able Three generations of Duncans: Derek (grandson), Joe, Doug (son) to give the CTC a check for $1200 + $860 from the www.active.com entries. This money will help our sum- 50 Gwen Reber 32 25:53 mer youth track program and other upcoming CTC 51 Jacob Joos 13 26:00 events. -Jeff Zimmermann, Race Director & Health Promo- 52 Nancy Yaeger 37 26:01 tions Supervisor at Boone Hospital Center 53 Derek Duncan 24 26:08 54 Richard Nistendirk69 26:14 91 Carl Greeson 60 31:55 128 Jackie Albers 31 40:42 55 Adrianne Perry 22 26:28 92 Kayanna Crawford 23 31:59 129 Carol Davis 53 41:29 56 Rodney Gust 33 26:35 93 Georgia Morehouse 75 32:02 130 Stacey Becker 48 41:31 57 Rebecca Kneedler 32 26:46 94 Garrett Wallace 13 32:10 131 Anne Roskens 25 41:32 Georgia 58 Jim Bollinger 52 26:53 95 Stacie Verslues 28 32:14 132 Lori Wallace 49 41:41 Moorehouse 59 Ann Moreton 50 26:54 96 Francis Verslues 33 32:14 133 Linda Vogt 61 42:02 60 Jim Peregoy 43 26:56 97 Marie Dickerson 39 32:19 134 Carsyn Morris 43:38 61 Ryan Hicks 25 27:13 98 Laura Wells 68 32:25 135 Christine Black 43:38 62 David Campbell 50 27:17 99 Van Beasley 64 32:30 136 Lena Roskens 28 44:03 63 Missy Fischer 38 27:26 100 Brooksie Batye 30 32:35 137 Chelle Sherman 56 44:07 64 Tracy McCumber 41 28:01 101 Christopher Becker 50 32:37 138 Lori Thunhorst 40 44:10 65 Denise Bartels 49 28:03 102 Barney Sword 78 32:41 139 Phil Thunhorst 44 44:11 66 Derrick Evers 8 28:13 103 Katy Lydon 10 32:57 140 Erin Wegner 27 45:18 67 Alexa Newkirk 10 28:14 104 Charles Gallop 57 33:05 141 Cheryl Stallo 33 48:22 68 Emily Minkel 25 28:24 105 Jack Lydon 62 33:26 142 Wayne Chapin 59 48:32 69 Elaine Foster 57 28:35 106 Sandra Chapin 15 33:43 143 Ann Chapin 49 48:34 70 Joey Duning 34 28:37 107 Russ Still 62 33:48 144 Krista Myer 38 50:15 71 Valerie Harre 41 28:56 108 Bailey Chapin 18 34:29 145 Novena Bollinger 49 50:45 72 Brandon Baden 16 28:56 109 Heinz Leigh 28 34:32 146 Lisa Brock 51:54 73 Seth Phillips 17 28:58 110 Goldie McKnight 29 34:34 147 Tamra Robbins 51 52:24 74 Mary Boese 35 29:02 111 Patti Zadel 51 34:35 148 Karen Daniels 53:24 75 Tony Spaedy 46 29:17 112 Jesse Cash 27 34:55 149 Olivia Granneman 14 53:26 76 Shawna Kelty 37 29:18 113 Kelli Cash 27 34:56 150 Peggy Terzopoulos 14 53:39 Monica Korba 77 Kathryn Perez 31 29:24 114 Penny Wyse 33 35:03 151 Amy Terzopoulos 42 53:52 78 Whitney Conklin 20 29:31 115 Karma Joos 42 35:07 152 Jennifer Gilpin 23 55:26 79 Cary Calkins 39 29:33 116 Greg Thackery 45 35:46 153 Vanette Gibbs 53 58:55 80 Joe Duncan 75 30:21 117 Becky Newkirk 37 36:31 154 Scott Gibbs 53 58:56 81 Tracy Evers 40 30:26 118 Jess Newkirk 8 36:32 155 Peggy Neale-Lewis 59 1:00:21 82 Ruth McCluskey 36 30:47 119 Christina Morian 48 36:48 83 Kristi Baden 33 30:58 120 Bridgett Randolph 33 36:50 84 Alicia Lange 38 31:18 121 Noreen Heil 24 36:51 85 Andrew Spaedy 17 31:21 122 Eric Blair 33 37:11 86 Stephen Whitney 42 31:24 123 Jennifer Calkins 34 37:57 Barney Sword 87 Rachael Hayden 27 31:25 124 Julie Johnson 38 39:16 88 Dan Reiss 36 31:26 125 Monica Korba 30 39:31 Thanks to Christy Barton, Matt 89 Diane O'Meara 54 31:27 126 Sharon Newman 37 40:22 Dreier and Sam Mosteller for the 90 Jaclyn Heider 24 31:54 127 Andrea Gabrielson 28 40:38 Karen Mills photographs PAGE 6 CTC NEWS Jeff Shikles Memorial 8K June 7, 2009 1 Steve MacIntyre 1 M 30-34 00:25:43 2 Jason Jenny 1 M 25-29 00:29:08 3 William Stolz 1 M 35-39 00:29:22 4 Zachary Chapman 1 M 20-24 00:29:34 5 Lance Bollinger 2 M 25-29 00:30:37 6 Steve Stonecipher-Fisher1 M 50-54 00:32:03 7 Marianne Peters 1 F 30-34 00:33:43 8 Tim Waid 1 M 45-49 00:33:50 9 David Dingler 1 M 55-59 00:36:31 10 Hugh Emerson 2 M 50-54 00:39:01 11 Scott Kane 1 M 40-44 00:39:12 Above: Steve Mac- 12 Mike Baker 2 M 55-59 00:39:56 Intyre. Right: Hugh 13 John Shikles 2 M 20-24 00:40:10 Emerson, Marianne 14 Dean Runyan 2 M 35-39 00:41:26 Peters, Steve 15 Joseph Kaylen 3 M 25-29 00:41:50 Stonecipher-Fisher, 16 Maria Kaylen 1 F 20-24 00:41:52 Bill Stolz. Photos by 17 Rosie Stauder 1 F 40-44 00:42:18 Jackie Pearce. 18 Richard Nistendirk 1 M 65-69 00:42:22 19 Katie Shikles 1 F 15-19 00:43:20 20 Erin McGaha 1 F 35-39 00:43:37 Parley Pratt 4-Mile 21 Emily Minkel 1 F 25-29 00:43:56 July 4, 2009 22 Stephanie Runyan 2 F 30-34 00:44:16 23 Anne Janku 1 F 50-54 00:44:28 24 Tina Roselle 3 F 30-34 00:45:39 25 Derek Fox 3 M 35-39 00:45:41 26 John Sneed 3 M 20-24 00:46:47 27 Oliver Vizitei 4 M 20-24 00:47:03 1 Tim Langen 40 M 23:06 30 Tommy Henderson51 M 35:12 28 Jennifer Mast 4 F 30-34 00:47:23 2 David White 17 M 24:52 31 Kim Peterson 49 M 35:35 29 Jim Odell 2 M 65-69 00:47:28 3 Andy Emerson 40 M 24:58 32 Sam Cicon 15 M 35:44 30 Heather Demand 2 F 35-39 00:48:13 4 Tommy May 24 M 25:50 33 James Harrington36 M 35:46 31 Diane Omeara 2 F 50-54 00:49:00 5 Oscar Chavez 45 M 25:54 34 Alec Sheridan 21 M 36:59 32 Kelly Fuchs 3 F 35-39 00:49:12 6 C. Critchfield 25 M 26:08 35 J. Brownfield 17 M 37:04 7 Dan Heaviland 47 M 26:40 36 Erin McGaha 36 F 37:06 33 Nicholas Fuchs 5 M 20-24 00:49:13 8 Marianne Peterson32 F 27:20 37 N. Robovsky 35 F 37:56 34 Kate Floros 5 F 30-34 00:49:35 9 Kurt Kennett 41 M 27:45 38 Joe Duncan 75 M 38:27 35 Terry Chapman 3 F 50-54 00:53:15 10 Harvey James 44 M 28:13 39 C. Tompson 49 M 39:10 36 Janet Brandt 1 F 55-59 00:53:25 11 David Lopez 18 M 28:20 40 Doug Moore 54 M 40:28 37 Nancy Shikles 1 F 45-49 00:53:32 12 Jesse McInvale 12 M 28:53 41 C. Lillrose 24 F 42:09 38 Kenneth Bartley 3 M 50-54 00:54:09 13 Alex Chavez 15 M 29:14 42 Kayla Spurlock 24 F 42:17 39 Karen Hajicek 4 F 35-39 00:54:20 14 Bob Martin 42 M 29:27 43 Lee Offerburger40 M 42:20 40 Laura Wells 1 F 65-69 00:55:02 15 Jim McInude 52 M 29:45 44 Susan Holman 53 F 42:24 41 Riley Neil 1 M 0-14 00:56:46 16 Fabiola Lopez 51 F 29:59 45 Julia Chavez 13 F 43:41 42 Julie Neil 6 F 30-34 00:56:48 17 Katherine Lee 48 F 30:12 46 A. Henderson 26 F 44:17 43 Christina Morian 2 F 45-49 01:00:01 18 Eric Bessey 40 M 30:18 47 Marcela Chavez46 F 44:23 44 Linda Vogt 1 F 60-64 01:09:17 19 Jerilyn Isom 31 F 30:32 48 T. Metcalf-Peterson50 F 44:50 20 Lisa Willey 37 F 31:21 49 D. Lodlingbill 33 F 44:51 21 Colin Tompson14 M 31:22 50 Ian White 15 M 45:33 22 Bryan Danford 29 M 31:22 51 Kristin White 48 F 46:03 23 Laura Prather 22 F 31:24 52 Nancy Fritsch F 46:04 24 Joe Lopez 56 M 32:27 53 K. Offerburger 14 F 48:34 25 R. Nistendirk 69 M 33:14 54 E. Henderson 47 F 48:47 26 Todd Willey 47 M 33:16 55 J. Offerburger 11 M 50:00 27 Steve Kullman 49 M 34:12 56 Stirling White 11 M 51:54 28 Jared Decker 26 M 34:36 57 Deanna Phillips46 F 52:38 29 Jared Houseman12 M 35:05 58 Joe Cocon 11 M 56:30 PAGE 7 CTC NEWS

Out of Town Events Phil Sayer 5k Jefferson City, June 5, 2009

Berryman 50 Miler The Phil Sayer 5k took place at Mark Twain National Forest, May 16, 2009 7 a.m. at the North Jeff Pavilion in Jefferson City. The event honors Andy Emerson placed 12th out of 70 partici- Philip Sayer, founder of the Galt pants with a time of 9:15:33. Jeff Wells ran Fire Department (now the Galt 11:02:36, and Kurt Kennett’s time was 13:56:39. Fire Protection District), who Andy blogged: ‚The mud on the second loop played a large role in establishing seemed so much worse and was bringing me down. In well-funded and well-trained vol- some places I decided to walk through the mud rather unteer fire departments. Sayer than running it. I really had a bad attitude about the passed away in 2007. mud and was not enjoying it. I took the pace easy and Andy Emerson took first place did not push it. I was concerned I was taking it too (18:31), followed by John McNay easy but just (20:09). Richard Nistendirk could not moti- placed eleventh (25:00), and vate myself to Christina Morain was 25th go harder … I (36:59) out of the 29 competitors. guess what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger.‛

Macklind Mile St. Louis, July 4, 2009 Ironman 70.3 Kansas Lawrence, Kan., June 14, 2009 Marc Keys competed in the second annual race that starts at the Jackie Pearce—4:51:18 South City YMCA and loses 118 Tomasz Tomicki—5:08:22 feet as it continues down Mack- Marzena Tomicki—5:45:15 lind Ave. Marc won his age group with a time of 4:49.6.

Jackie Pearce PAGE 8 CTC NEWS

Pedaler’s Jamboree Calgary 10k Calgary, AB, Canada, May 31, 2009 May 23-24, 2009

Steve MacIntyre Congratulations to Mike placed sixth at the Denehy for successfully orga- Calgary 10k in a nizing the first annual Ped- time of 32:12. aler’s Jamboree < and congratulations to the many CTC members who completed the 75-mile bike ride from Colum- bia to Boonville and back along the Katy Trail.

Make Tracks for Warrensburg to Kansas City June 5, 2009 the Zoo 5k St. Louis, June 7, 2009 Jim Linville ran from War- Whitney Spivey won the 23-27 age rensburg to downtown Kan- group with a time of sas City. He also ran from 20:33. Her prize was a stuffed monkey. Boonville to Midway during the Pedaler’s Jamboree.

Hospital Hill Half-Marathon Kansas City, June 6, 2009 Boomtown Days Summer Allen—2:37:15 Michelle Amor—2:46:20 Half-Marathon Carl Greeson—2:25:56 Joplin, June 13, 2009 Steve Harrington—1:59:17 Dan Heaviland—1:41:36 New CTC member Katie Hauser Daniel Hodgson—1:42:55 placed second with a time of Kathy Lee—1:52:46 Michelle Amor 1:24:04. Phil Schaefer—1:31:22 Dan Sitar—1:32:16 Rodney Stevens—2:09:40 Kevin Stone—1:25:00 PAGE 9 CTC NEWS

Thanks to all who attended the CTC

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DINNER on June 22 at Columbia College. We appreciate all you do!

Joe Duncan, Carole Duncan, Anne Hessler, Dick Hessler

CAKE!

Tom Allen, Andrea Allen, Rod Hartwig, Vicki Hartwig

Hugh Emerson, Jeff Wells, Tony Taube, Nancy Taube, Jackie Pearce, Steve MacIntyre, Andy Emerson

Hollis Stolz, Bill Stolz, Marcela Chavez, Julia Chavez, Oscar Chavez, Alex Chavez PAGE 10 CTC NEWS Congratulations to our 2009

Scholarship Winners Announced CTC Joe Marks Memorial Youth Scholarship Recipients! Hickman High School Senior Emma Myers and Rock Bridge High School Senior Colin McDonald received a $1000 Columbia Track Club Joe Marks Memorial Youth Scholarship. Emma ran track and cross country for Hickman and many CTC races. She’s helped with the Heart of America Marathon and Summer Youth Program and other CTC events. Emma will study physics and astronomy at The University of Arizona. Her teachers and coaches say of Emma: “In addition to taking a tremendously rigorous course load, Emma has displayed the time management skills necessary to balance her daily academics with varsity athletics, service to the community and a college internship.” < “Emma has played an integral role on the Emma & Linda school’s cross country team. Many of the younger runners look up to Emma for knowledge, motivation and support. She has a gift in many areas.” < “Her work ethic has won the respect of her coaches, teachers and teammates. She has led our girls’ squad throughout her career” < “Emma is a teammate that shows concern to the whole squad, not just varsity caliber athletes.” See this month’s CTC Runner’s Profile for more about Emma. Colin McDonald will attend Creighton University. He was a member of the CTC Colts Cross Country Team and helped with the Summer Youth Program. He also ran in many CTC events. His teachers and coaches say: “Colin leads by example and encourages his teammates daily and is very much an extension of the coach when he is around his teammates. We are a much better team in his presence.” < “As an Ea- gle Scout, Colin has always shown a high moral character, adamantly standing up for his be- liefs of what is right and wrong yet always being polite and thoughtful” < “He believes people have a responsibility to help others and not be self-serving.” Colin plans to run cross country and track at Creighton. See a younger Colin’s CTC Runner’s Profile online (October 2004). The CTC Scholarship Committee is proud to award Emma and Colin our scholarship. We appreciate the time and energy they have given the Columbia Track Club. We wish them continued success in the years ahead. Colin & Amy Gundy

Columbia Track Club, Dear Columbia Track Club, Thank you so much for hon- Thank you for the CTC scholarship. oring me with the Columbia Track Club The Columbia Track Club has meant a lot to A Note FromJoe Marks Emma Youth Scholarship. I have been run- A Noteme Fromsince I moved Colin to Columbia in first grade. ning for as long as I can remember, and Columbia Though I was just a beginning runner when I joined, the Track Club members have always supported me in what- club taught me how an active lifestyle and sharp mind go ever I do, whether it’s cheering me on in a 5k race or con- hand in hand. I discovered the joy that can be found in gratulating me on my academic achievements. running and will never forget Coach Hessler's lively lec- Running has had a profound impact on my life; I have ture on how to take a corner of a cross country course. more patience and perseverance, I have become more de- Once I joined the RBHS cross country and track team, the termined to achieve my goals, and I have become more of a many lessons I learned at the Show-Me State Games and leader. I thank the running community for everything with the CTC Colts benefitted me at the high school level. they have done to shape me into the person I am today. I feel fortunate for the opportunity to run alongside and I will be attending the University of Arizona in the volunteer with members of the CTC these past few years. fall with the intent of majoring in physics/astronomy. I The club helped instill in me a passion for running that hope to continue my running career throughout college cannot be extinguished as I head to college. I plan to con- and far into the future. Thanks again for everything you tinue running on the Creighton University cross country have done for me. team, where I will continue to utilize the many lessons Sincerely, Emma Myers that the CTC taught me. — Colin McDonald PAGE 11 CTC NEWS Counting Down to the 50th Heart of America Marathon Update on Planning for the Race

By Summer Allen at 6:00 a.m. and run The 50th HOA Marathon is just around the corner (Sept. 7), the same course as and many people have been busy making plans and prepa- previous years. rations for the banquet, race, awards and entertainment. Easley Hill will re- Although subject to change, here are some of the high- main a prominent lights. and memorable point along the run. THE MINI-EXPO: Packet pick-up will be in the Marathon After winning the Headquarters at the Campus Hampton Inn and Suites race in 1968, Hal (1225 Fellow’s Place, at the corner of Stadium and College Higdon, writing for Runner’s World, included “HOA’s no- Avenues) on Sunday, Sept. 6, noon to 5 p.m. Last minute torious Easley Hill as among the ten toughest climbs in the packets can also be picked up on race day from 5 a.m. to nation”. All entrants will receive the HOA race t-shirt, 5:30 a.m. Books by Hal Higdon will be available, and he which continues to be free of advertising so athletes will be will be happy to sign them, or you can bring your own proud to wear it (one of my favorite race shirts is from the books for him to sign. Historic HOA photos and t-shirts 2004 Mayor’s Midnight Sun Marathon, but I wear it less will be on display. than I might if it didn’t have ConocoPhillips ads front and back). THE BANQUET: The pre-race banquet will be held at the Campus Hampton Inn and Suites, with a perfect carbo- THE AWARDS: This years’ medal, designed by Mike loading meal: pasta, salad and dessert. Families of runners Denehy, is bigger and more beautiful than previous med- are encouraged to attend, along with previous participants, als, and will be presented to all finishers at the finish line. volunteers and CTC members. Special reduced prices are It depicts a serious hill with a runner walking up one side available for children. Invited speakers include Governor and another running down the other side. Overall winners Jay Nixon, who ran the race in 1978 and 1979; Mayor Dar- will receive a pair of running shoes from Tryathletics and a win Hindman, a great supporter of the HOA ; Master of nicely framed 14x20 race poster (featuring past winners Ceremonies Bill Clark, who conceived the first race in 1960 Patrick Hanson-2005, and Andrea Fischer and Michelle and remained Race Director for the first ten McFadden-tied 1996). The two Master’s win- years; Dennis Hinkamp, who holds the re- ners (age 40+) will also receive running shoes. cord for fastest runner (1977, 2:29:15); Larry Age/gender winners will receive plaques Young, a two-time race walking Olympic (three deep). The Dave Schulte Award for champion who ran the HOA in 1975 and improved performance is back this year and 1976, and well known sculptor; Dick Carr that winner, who achieves the best percentage who won the first annual Dave Schulte improvement over his/her time from the 2008 Award in 1974; and Hal Higdon who won in HOA, if under 5 hours, will receive a signed th 1968 and ran again in the 25 Annual in 1984, Bill Clark photograph of Larry Young’s beautiful and 2001 at the age of 70. Former “Marathoners” sculpture, which sits winners will also be asked to say a permanently in Flat Branch Park. few words about their experiences, Even if you are NOT run- All runners who are 50 years old on and to give advice on running well the day of the race will receive a the next day. Entertainment will ning Heart of America, special t-shirt stating that they fin- include Irish music by Tim Langen. please attend the pre-race ished the 50th HOA at the age of 50. banquet ($22.50). For the first time, awards will be THE RACE: The marathon will start presented post-race at Shakespeare’s PAGE 12 CTC NEWS

Pizza, where free pizza will be available to runners and supporters.

THE ENTERTAINMENT: Entertainment along the course is being planned, so interested musicians and performance artists (jugglers, dancers, etc.) should contact Joe Duncan or Linda LaFontaine. The popular ice bath (huge!) will be at the finish again this year.

Ask Hal Higdon THE PUBLIC RELATIONS: Brochures and posters have been printed and to sign a book! continue to be distributed. Large posters are available for sale (only $2) at Try- athletics. Simon Rose interviewed Bill Clark, founder, Joe Schroeder, first winner, and Joe Duncan, Race Director since 1970, on KFRU 1400’s “Morning Meeting” radio show, and more interviews are planned. Additionally, Simon plans to run the HOA and hopes to talk “live” on the radio at various rest areas. Advertisements have appeared in magazines and newsletters around Missouri. The Columbia Track Club has formed a HOA group on Facebook. Irene Haskins, in her usual witty manner, wrote an article in the Columbia Daily Tribune mentioning the HOA. Hal Higdon, mentioned the HOA on his InterActive Forum on TrainingPeaks.com. Runner’s World magazine is working on a feature story which will appear in the September issue, on newsstands in August. Advertising in the Columbia Daily Tribune will appear closer to the race date. Whitney Spivey has written HOA articles that will appear in the August issue of Missouri Life magazine and the Sept. 3 issue of Vox magazine. Chris Gervino of KOMU-TV plans to interview Joe Duncan and Simon Rose on his “Sports Talk” show in August. We plan to ask the Mayor and the Governor to proclaim September 7, 2009 as Marathon Day.

THE SPONSORS: Major sponsors so far include: Columbia Track Club, Shelter Insurance, Volunteers Wanted Landmark Bank (previously First National We need your help! Course monitors, musicians, singers, cheer- Bank), Hampton Inn and Suites, Tryathletics, leaders, enthusiastic motivators — come celebrate the 50th Heart Culligan Water, Pepsi Cola, Schnucks, Fellini of America Marathon by helping runners along the marathon Restaurant, Shakespeare’s Pizza, Joe Machen’s route. The course is open from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We wel- Ford, State Highway Patrol, Columbia Police come all ages and abilities, and we’ll find a spot along the route Department, Boone County Sheriff, University that works for you. Please contact accordionist Linda LaFon- of Missouri Police, Boone County Fire Protec- taine, [email protected], 442 tion District, Koonse Glass, The Blue Note and -2581, about helping.

the Columbia Tribune. PAGE 13 CTC NEWS Counting Down to the 50th Heart of America Marathon Olympians

By Whitney Hicks and we have kept up over the was a contender as was Tom Von years. Ruden of Oklahoma State Uni- Conrad Nightingale was one I imagine Conrad ran the versity. As a track umpire sta- of several Olympians who have HOA Marathon in 1964 as part of tioned on the final curve before participated in the Heart of his training for the upcoming the finish, I had a good view of America (HOA ) Marathon. Oth- cross country season. The win- the race. Coming out of the first ers were Ron Daws and Larry ner that year was Ron Daws, an curve of the last lap the runners Young. Conrad ran the HOA Olympic marathoner who fin- were bunched when Conrad took Marathon in 1964 when he was ished the HOA in 2:47:27. Con- the lead. He had the lead when running at Kansas State Univer- rad returned to Columbia in the he passed where I was standing, sity, coming in second with a Spring for a MU-KSU dual meet but coming off the final curve time of 3:01. In 1968 he was a and for the Conference Meet. I Tom Von Ruden made a strong member of the US Olympic team worked as an umpire at the run at Conrad. Conrad was just that went to Mexico City compet- meets, but I don’t remember ex- able to hold him off finishing in ing in the Steeplechase. He also actly what races Conrad ran in 4:01. It was a disappointment for competed in Columbia in a MU- the dual meet. I imagine he ran Conrad to have missed breaking KSU dual meet and in the last Big (and won) the mile, but I do re- four minutes by one second. If 8 Outdoor Track and Field member he doubled (or tripled) the race had been run on our pre- Championship on the in the 400 meter inter- sent track he might have broken Memorial Stadium mediate hurdle race four minutes. After the race I Track in 1965 where and placed third. I told overheard Tom Von Ruden tell- he won the exciting him I thought the 400 ing Conrad, “you were strong, mile race. intermediate hurdle you were strong.” I remember en- race was rubbing it in a Conrad earned a DVM degree countering Conrad little. This race helped (veterinary medicine) from Kan- for the first time with him with his prepara- sas State University in 1971. his coach, DeLoss tion for the steeple- When he served in the U.S. Air Dodds, in the Kansas chase. The steeplechase Force he was stationed at Lack- City Airport some- may not have been a land Air Force Base in San Anto- time during the win- NCAA race then. nio and he and his family fell in ter of 1964/65. They The Big 8 Confer- love with the Texas Hill Country. were on their way to the East ence mile race included a tal- They to located in nearby Ban- Coast, where Conrad was to ented field. John Lawson of KU dera, Texas where Conrad has a compete in a big indoor track had been was an early favorite, horse, dog, and cat clinic. He says meet. Dodds, a former KSU track but he was supposedly injured. “one of the reasons I enjoy work- coach and the long-time athletic KU under coach Bill Easton had a ing with horses is that they are director at the University of dominant team and an especially athletes themselves. A lot of the Texas, was one of my roommates strong distance contingent, same principles and training I at the Beta House at Kansas State which the Dodds, the KSU coach, had to live by apply to them as when we were college students had begun to challenge. Conrad well.” PAGE 14 CTC NEWS

HOA Committee (present at June meeting)

Visit the CTC website to hear Simon Rose interview Bill Clark, founder of the Heart of America Marathon. ColumbiaTrackClub.com. Members pictured: Bill Stolz, Joe Duncan, Patrick Hanson, Mary Ellen Bradshaw, Linda LaFontaine, Tom Allen, Hugh Emerson, Summer Allen, Andy Emerson, Don Johnson, Richard & Leona Nistendirk

Pre-Marathon Banquet Open to All

Whether or not you’re running the 50th HOA, attend the pre-race all-you-can-eat buffet pasta dinner. Sunday, Sept. 6th, 6 p.m. at the Hampton Inn $22.50 per adult; $10.00 ages 6-12; $5.00 age 4 and under.

Notable individuals attending the banquet include: Bill Clark – founder of HOA Joe Schroeder – 1960 HOA winner Hal Higdon – 1968 HOA winner and former senior editor of Runner’s World. Hal will sign books; he’ll bring some that can be purchased, or you may bring your own. Dennis Hindkamp – HOA record holder since 1977; he will be waiting at the finish line to see if his record is broken. Larry Young— two time race walk Olympic champion, race walked HOA in 1975 & 76 Lou Fritz – ran 25 straight HOA’s from 1965 – 1989 Liz Bulman – Triathlete of the Year 1986, second fastest women’s HOA time Richard Carr – first recipient of the Dave Schulte Memorial Award Joyce Schulte – widow of Dave Schulte Darwin Hindman — Mayor of Columbia

The following individuals might be present: Governor Jay Nixon – two-time HOA finisher Wesley Paul – holds the HOA record for 7 year-olds Andrea Fisher and Michelle McFadden – female record holders; the only women to break three hours

And... Archivist Bill Stolz will present photos from past HOA’s, including runners on the railroad tracks Joe Duncan will present HOA memorabilia, including all the HOA past shirts in his collection Music will be provided by Columbia Track Club’s marathoning fiddler Tim Langen

Sign up today online or contact Joe Duncan ([email protected], 445-2684). PAGE 15 CTC NEWS 2009 Columbia Track Club Schedule Check out our complete schedule at: www.columbiatrackclub.com

2/25- 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Track Workouts Free Ted Zderic, Location determined 11/18 (all ages & speeds welcome) [email protected] by Ted via email.

8/1 7 a.m. Great Sandbagger 10K Free for CTC Joe Duncan Mill Creek members 573-445-2684 Elementary [email protected]

9/7 6 a.m. Heart of America Marathon $25 Joe Duncan Stadium Blvd. in 573-445-2684 front of Hearnes. [email protected]

unless you are on the member list. CTC NEW MEMBERS MU Track Use ID cards are required to use the Katie Hauser Columbia It is official! The Columbia Track track. These can be obtained from Chris, Kim & Madison Marks Club has permission to use MU Kathy Ungles at the Arena Operations Columbia Track! Only adults are permitted to office at the Mizzou Arena directly behind the South reception desk. You Ron Netemeyer Columbia use the track due to NCAA rules. CTC members may may purchase a card Mon- Matt Straw Columbia only use the track dur- day to Friday 7:30 a.m. to Chai-Lin Tsai Columbia ing scheduled times (see noon and again from 1 to 4 Ze Wang Columbia “Walton Stadium Track p.m. The cards will cost Use PDF” under “Forms $10 each and should be paid for when the card is Sidney Larson, 1923-2009 & Registrations” on the CTC website). The track produced. Cards will be We are saddened is closed on days where stickered yearly as CTC by the death of the calendar says “ICA renews the contract; the longtime Columbia events;” the track is $10 fee is a onetime ex- College Art Profes- open on days where pense unless your card is sor Sid Larson. He times are posted. Please lost. often ran with Bill abide by these rules or CTC might not MU Athletics has been generous Wickersham, David have the contract approved again. with CTC's track use. They are not O’Hagen and John If you are currently a CTC mem- charging the club as a whole for use of Mitchell in the late ber, your information has been for- the track, but they did request that `60s. They com- warded to MU Athletics. If you are those who use it consider volunteer- peted in races sponsored by the Parks joining CTC for the purpose of using ing at Mizzou track meets. Please be & Rec Department before there was a the track please email Jackie Pearce polite and appreciative to any MU Columbia Track Club. Larson and once you have joined, and she will official whom you see at the track or Wickersham were on the first CTC forward your information to Kathy elsewhere. Board of Directors. Larson’s obituary Ungles in the Athletic Department. Please email Jackie Pearce with can be found at the Columbia Daily You will not be able to get an ID card any questions ([email protected]). Tribune online (May 27).

The Department of Nutritional Sci- regularly participating in weight lifting or For more information contact ences is seeking male subjects for two plyometrics (jumping) exercises. [email protected] or 882-8191. studies on the effects of different weight- Participants will be paid for completing bearing exercises on bone health. the study, receive free body composition We are looking for healthy men, 18-60 analysis and fitness testing, a bone mineral years old who’ve exercised about 6 hours density assessment and free access to

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