PACELETTER News & Information for Members of the Port City Pacers Running Club

th 35 Annual Azalea Trail Run March 24, 2012

2011/2012 PCP Officers Port City Pacers President Jon Bowie www.pcpacers.org 626-2891

February 2012 Vice President Online Race Results Gary Beeler Volume XXXIV, Number 7 649-9705 Mobile, Alabama Grand Prix Standings Secretary Table of Contents Joy Brewer Race Announcements 209-6364

PCP Board ………..……...... 2

Promotion Commotion…….3 Forum Course Marshal

T-Shirt Quilts………………4 OPEN

Running Quotes…...... …....5 Links to Other Web Sites Treasurer David Dutton Board Meeting Minutes…...7 of Interest 340-7345 Training Runs/Walks ……..8 Membership Recipe Corner….…………..8 Advertising Rates Joe McReynolds 662-3626 Corporate Cup……………..9 The PACELETTER is emailed PCP Race Calendar……....11 electronically and by mail monthly to Promotions/Corporate Cup approximately 700 members. If you Will Wright Race Calendar…………….12 342-1363 are submitting flyers, please give us

Running Groups/Clubs.…..13 100 flyers and an electronic copy in Programs Word. Frequent Runner Number.14 Roy Seewer All materials must be camera-ready 802-1569 th Membership Application…15 and received by the 10 of the month prior to first insertion issue. Newsletter The prepaid rates are: Wanda Smith Business Card $100 per year 401-3536 ¼ Page $25 per issue ½ Page $40 per issue Registration/Results OPEN Full Page $75 per issue

Race Coordinator Kenny Pfeiffer 501-6980

Volunteer Coordinators Race results found on the following web sites: Cecilia Newsome Cathy Randall

pcpacers.org Past President Richard Leonard 607-9733 productionsbylittleredhen.com ATR Race Director Peggy Olive 401-8039

February 2012 Page 2 Promotion Commotion By Will Wright

CANCER – Hodgkin's lymphoma, leukemia, Pancreas - the only consistent LOWER YOUR RISK NOW! uterus, liver, brain, kidney, risk factors are age and tobacco, myeloma, bladder, cervix, and but more recent studies have I have lost several friends to stomach. For men they are lung, found obesity raises the risk by cancer and have many others in prostate, colon & rectum, 28%. Again, staying active to rem ission from the dreaded pancreas, liver, leukemia, keep weight down reduces the disease. Cancer isn't inevitable esophagus, bladder, non- risk. but the older we get, the more Hodgkin lymphoma, kidney, likely it seems to occur. If you brain, stomach, skin, oral cavity Esophagus - The risk of have reached the age of 40, your & pharynx, and larynx. esophageal cancers goes up with odds of getting some form of Here are a few comments increasing body weight. A diet cancer increase; current statistics concerning the major cancers rich in fruits and vegetables indicate one out of every two and what we can do to dodge seems to protect the esophagus. men and one out of every three them: In addition to diet and exercise, women will be diagnosed with a screening tests are recommended potential killer. Last year Lung - smoking dwarfs all other to aid in early detection. 571,950 cancer deaths occurred causes, along with resulting in the US. You can't keep from passive smoke and genetic getting older but you can change disposition. Death from this type Mammograms and self exams, a your lifestyle to reduce the risk cancer is declining due to the fecal occult blood test, flexible of developing many kinds of reduction in smoking that sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, a cancer. An old adage came to typically goes along with digital rectal exam and PSA test, mind: "a fence at the top of the exercise. and a pap test and pelvic exam cliff is far better than an should be scheduled regularly ambulance at the bottom of it." based on age and genetics. In other words, let's try to Breast - obesity is now accepted Give priority to good eating and prevent it from happening. as an increasing risk factor. exercise as aids to good health In a recent health newsletter I Physical activity probably and a longer life. Throw in some was interested in reading about reduces the risk of breast cancer. multivitamins and checkups and which cancers are most you will be looking for those common, which are most Prostate - While nothing is races with 75 and 80 year age deadly, and what we can do to firmly established, diet seems to groups! lower our risk. It was no surprise have a significant impact on this to read that diet, weight, and cancer. Studies indicate that Speaking of health, 2011 was a exercise are high on the list of older men who regularly engage those things we need to manage most trying year for me. While I in vigorous activities like feel ok and am active, my annual properly in our everyday living jogging or brisk had a to minimize the chance of blood work revealed the 70% lower risk of this cancer getting cancer. Those of us who production of a "rogue" protein being lethal. and a reduced hemoglobin count. run and walk already practice a more healthy lifestyle than our My internist suggested I see an non-exercising peers and are on Colon & Rectum - diets rich in oncologist last October; after the right track for a longer life fiber, grains, fruits and many tests I have been diagnosed and good health. vegetables are protective. Being with a slow growing, rare, Leading cancer killers for overweight or obese is clearly incurable blood cancer called women in order from worst to associated with this cancer; thus Waldenstrom least are lung, breast, colon & staying active can lower your Macroglobulinemia. rectum, pancreas, ovary, non- risk.

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February 2012 Page 3 T-Shirt Quilts

So many people have dresser drawers overflowing with t-shirts saved from high school, college, playing sports, going to concerts, races run, graduation, vacations, political and business occasions but don't know what to do with them now. A memorable fix to this problem is to have a keepsake quilt made that will record these special moments for generations to come; not to mention the joy you will get from remembering each shirt's special time. I made my first t-shirt quilt

from running shirts that a wife sneaked from her husband‟s prized stash. I was so afraid he would come after me but he loved it! He said it was the best Christmas present she ever gave him. Later, I made three quilts from Mary

Taylor's shirts. Many of you may remember her from her 30+ years of Azalea Trail Run races as well as other races. She loved her quilts so much that when she was sick she asked her daughters to please use them as her casket blanket because it was such a happy part of her life. And they did. This touched my heart.

From the first t-shirt quilt I made about 25 years ago followed by many more t-shirt quilts for loved ones memorials, race car drivers, Harley and Honda lovers, fish shirts and many more; I was HOOKED with the love of helping people save happy memories. I consider it a huge honor to be entrusted with this job. Please contact to design your special quilt. We can decide on your border color, hand tie or machine quilting, cotton or flannel backing, etc. to preserve your memories.

Contact information:

Marie Brooks: 251-455-2032 email: [email protected] Facebook: T-shirt quilts by Marie You can see more of my quilts there.

February 2012 Page 4 Running quotes to keep in mind when you need a little motivation or inspiration to keep running. Post one on the fridge, your mirror, your computer or the dash board of your car for a reminder of why you run.

"Every day is a good day when you run." -- Kevin Nelson

"You have to wonder at times what you're doing out there. Over the years, I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement." -- Steve Prefontaine

"I always loved running...it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs." -Jesse Owens

"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." -Juma Ikangaa, 1989 NYC Marathon winner

"In running, it doesn't matter whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say, 'I have finished.' There is a lot of satisfaction in that." -Fred Lebow, New York City Marathon co-founder

"Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it." --OprahWinfrey

"Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of. This is what we do. This is what it's all about." -- PattiSue Plumer, U.S. Olympian

"Believe that you can run farther or faster. Believe that you're young enough, old enough, strong enough, and so on to accomplish everything you want to do. Don't let worn-out beliefs stop you from moving beyond yourself." -- John Bingham

"Whether you believe you can or believe you can't, you're probably right.” -- Henry Ford

"Remember the feeling you get from a good run is far better than the feeling you get from sitting around wishing you were running." -- Sarah Condor

"Don't bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself." -- William Faulkner

"Keep varying the program. Your body will tell you what to do." -- Samuelson

February 2012 Page 5 "Running long and hard is an ideal antidepressant, since it's hard to run and feel sorry for yourself at the same time. Also, there are those hours of clear headedness that follow a long run." -Monte Davis

"I had as many doubts as anyone else. Standing on the starting line, we're all cowards." -Alberto Salazar, three-time winner of the NYC marathon

"What distinguishes those of us at the starting line from those of us on the couch is that we learn through running to take what the days gives us, what our body will allow us, and what our will can tolerate." -- Jimmy Carter

"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it you will land among the stars." -- -Les Brown

"Everyone who has run knows that it‟s most important value is in removing tension and allowing a release from whatever other cares the day may bring." -- Jimmy Carter

"Anybody can be a runner. We were meant to move. We were meant to run. It's the easiest sport." --

"Mental will is a muscle that needs exercise, just like the muscles of the body." -Lynn Jennings

"We may train or peak for a certain race, but running is a lifetime sport." -Alberto Salazar

"There's no such thing as bad weather, just soft people." -- Bill Bowerman

"If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now. Don't spend the rest of your life wondering if you can do it." -- -

"To get to the finish line, you'll have to try lots of different paths." -- - Amby Burfoot

"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life." - Muhammad Ali

"To know you are one with what you are doing, to know that you are a complete athlete, begins with believing you are a runner." -- George Sheehan

"I often hear someone say I'm not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner." -- Bart Yasso

"We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort." -- Jesse Owens

February 2012 Page 6 Port City Pacers Board Meeting January 3, 2012

The Port City Pacers Board meeting was held on January 3, 2012, at the Pacer Clubhouse.

Present: Jon Bowie, Gary Beeler, David Dutton, Cathy Randall, Will Wright, Peggy Olive, Joe McReynolds, Kenny Pfeiffer, Wanda Smith, Joy Brewer, Richard Leonard, Roy Seewer and Fritz Randall Absent: Cecilia Newsome

Jon Bowie called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Minutes from the December 6, 2011 Board meeting were reviewed. Kenny Pfeiffer made motion to approve, Gary Beeler seconded and minutes were approved by all.

Treasurer's Report David Dutton read the Treasurer's Report, it was discussed and Gary Beeler made motion to approve the report, Kenny Pfeiffer seconded and accepted by all. Promotions Report Will Wright--Reports that 3 state records were set at the Holiday Half. Programs Report Roy Seewer – he will provide food for the BOMB on 2/18. Newsletter Report Wanda Smith – Nothing new to report. Membership Report Joe McReynolds – Total Members 465, Head of Household 290, Dependents, 175. Registration/ATR Race Director Report Registration: Peggy Olive – We donated 7 large boxes of toys to USA Children’s & Women’s from the Holiday Half toy drive. Registrations are coming in for the BOMB. ATR Report – We will have tech shirts this year, still requesting sponsorships. Race Coordinator Report Kenny Pfeiffer – Update on the BOMB – Rodney is on track. Volunteer Coordinator Report Cathy Randall – Discussions about Holiday Half, and preparing for the BOMB. Course Marshal (Need to have vacancy filled.) Past President Report Richard Leonard – Will have a decision about Old Mobile by the next meeting. Vice President Report Gary Beeler – Clock needs repair. President's Report Jon Bowie – It is time to start thinking about next year’s Board of Directors. Jon, Kenny & Peggy will serve as the nominating committee.

This meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote at 6:45 pm. The next meeting at the Pacer Clubhouse is scheduled for February 7, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.

BOMB 5k start

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Training Runs/Walks Monday RECIPE CORNER 6:00 pm Heroes Sport‟s Bar and Grill, Dauphin St. Downtown 6:30 pm Cottage Hill Park Runners – Meet by the Tennis Center, 4-6 miles at 7 – 9 minute mile pace Stove-Top Rice Pudding

Tuesday ½ cup sugar 5-5:30 pm Blue Bell Bombers 2 tablespoons cornstarch Commerce Park near Blue Bell Plant off Rangeline Rd. Pinch of salt Variable distances depending on pace 2 ¼ cups whole milk 5:45 pm Mellow Mushroom at the Loop – 5K run, all abilities, 3 large eggs, slightly beaten discounted beverages at Mellow Mushroom at the Loop, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter http://www.mellowmilers.com/ for info. 6:00 pm Team Spiridon 2 teaspoons vanilla McGill H.S. track Bayside 5-6 1 ½ cups cooked rice Workout begins @ 6PM....arrive early enough to warm-up beforehand Ground nutmeg 6:00 pm - Bay Area Runners, Fairhope Library, westside parking lot, all paces/distances Double boiler pan is needed.

6:30 pm Cottage Hill Park Runners – Meet by the Tennis Center, 4-6 miles at 7 – 9 minute mile pace Add water to bottom of double boiler; place on medium heat to bring to a boil. Wednesday In the top pan add the sugar, cornstarch 6:00 pm Picklefish on Old Shell Road and salt; blend well. Add milk and eggs; 6:30 pm Cottage Hill Runners – Track at University of South Ala mix until smooth with no lumps; add

Thursday butter. Set the pan on top of the pan with boiling water. Stir to thicken with a 5:00-5:30 pm Blue Bell Bombers Commerce Park near Blue Bell Plant off Rangeline Road wooden spoon. Lower heat slightly as Recipe Corner Variable distance depending on pace liquid begins to thicken. Stir constantly By Michele & Mike Traum 6:00 pm Team Spiridon / Bay Area Runners about 10 minutes, being careful not to let Daphne - Centennial Park……variable distances and pace the pudding stick. Gently mix in vanilla Barbecue Chicken Pasta 6:30pm Cottage Hill Park Runners – Meet by the Tennis Center, 4-6 and then fold in cooked rice (the rice miles at 7 – 9 minute mile pace should be warm when added to the Salad

pudding mixture). Sprinkle with nutmeg; Saturday 1 pound bow tie or spiral pasta 7:00 am (summer) Springhill College, Stewartfield Mansion cover; turn off heat and let set for about 10 minutes. Serve warm with whipped 1 pound of cooked, deboned cream on top. Serves 8. Sunday chicken meat, cut into bite size 6:00 am – Blue Bell Bombers pieces Commerce Park near Blue Bell Plant off Rangeline Road (longer 2 cups frozen peas distances) 1 cup frozen corn kernels 6:00 am – Cottage Hill Runners – Cottage Hill Park (usually a 10 mile run from park to USA and back) 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce 6:00 am Team Spiridon / Bay Area Runners Fairhope Pier varied 1 tsp. hot sauce pace, 4-22 miles 2 tbsp. lime juice

1/2 cup sour cream Please email Wanda Smith at [email protected] for any 2 stalks celery, diced corrections or additions. Thank you! 1 medium red onion, diced

1 medium carrot, cut into matchstick pieces Ready and waiting 4 tomatillos, chopped to serve red beans 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and rice at the Salt and ground black pepper, to BOMB. taste February 2012 Page 8 Cook pasta according to package directions. During the final 2 minutes, add the peas and corn,

Corporate Cup

By Will Wright

As we move into the new year we have six races DIVISION IV to go. By the time you read this, a couple of more 1. Minshew Electric races will have been contested - a weekend double 2. Dayspring Baptist Ch., Omni Fitness, and with the BOMB and Joe Cain back-to-back! Since Thyssen Krupp - Tied the best nine of the fifteen races are used to (Omni - Participation Leader) determine final standings, there will be 5. White-Spunner opportunities to improve your position. Several of 6. Providence Hospital the Divisions have some close competition for the DIVISION V top three spots. Results of the Panther Pride 5K 1. Austal ----- (Participation Leader) are included in the standings below which reflect a 2. American Tennis courts season average of 152 runners per race. Thank 3. Mitternight you for your great participation as we move into 4. Ameriprise Financial Services March. 5. Virginia College 6. Airbus The final races along with finishing line duties DIVISION I ( passing out of Corporate Cup finishers' cards) 1. Bombers are as follows: 2. Spring Hill Baptist Church --- (Participation 13. S.E.E.D.S. 5K - March 3 - American Tennis Leader) Center 3. Bay Area Runners 14. Azalea Trail 10K - March 24 - Team Captains 4. Team PE responsible 5. Port City Pacers 15. Do It In the Bush 5K - May 12 - Personal Edge 6. Sheriffs Please note the Corporate Cup Standings and Division Results are posted on the Port City DIVISION II Pacers web site. Go to the PCP home site and 1. Mobile Police click on Corporate Cup. 2. CPSI 3. Saraland YMCA - Tied 4. Hargrove & Univ. Of South Ala. Tied (Hargrove - Participation Ldr.) 6. Evonik

DIVISION III 1. Bodies By Cindy 2. Dupont 3. PEI 4. Daily Access Corp. --- (Participation Leader) 5. The SSI Group 6. Orphans

Finish line at the BOMB

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Continued from page 3……………. Don’t Forget to Check Your Membership Information! You can check it out on the internet if you want to learn more, but deadly You can find your name and Pacer symptoms have resulted on average membership expiration date under the “Other” tab at anywhere from 5 to 20 years after the bottom of home page of www.pcpacers.org diagnosis. Since higher protein and When you click on the link, you will go to a web anemia are all that have been detected page that is listed in alphabetical order by last name. thus far, I am just watching it with You can just scroll down or use your browser to find blood checks every 3 months. My first your name, and then just scroll over to see your 3-month check was Jan. 20, of this membership expiration date. If you have any year, and the protein had almost questions about your membership status, please doubled. My doctor wanted to start contact Joe McReynolds by email or telephone (251) me on a drug but I wanted to go 662-3626. another 3 months of waiting and watching since I did not have any bad symptoms. As the protein increases, my blood will thicken and can lead to vision problems, attacks on kidneys, What do we do with your membership dues? liver, and energy. I am reading more about it on the internet and may have Your membership dues help us to pay for had the disease for 6 to 10 years the Pacers‟ membership in RRCA, insurance for the already. I will get another check on office, insurance for the truck as well as repairs on April 27 and go from there. I am the truck, office rent, office utilities and trusting God for the 20 year span and maintaining and purchasing new equipment as could die with it and not from it. I needed. We appreciate your support; we would not believe sincerely that all my running have a club without you or be able to offer so many has given me some protection; my races every year. short term goal is to be running in the 75 -99 age group later this year! I would appreciate your prayers and any knowledge you might have of this rare malady.

Registration at the BOMB

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Thank you Port City Pacers Race Thank you Calendar 2011-2012 Thank you to all volunteers

Aug 9, 2011 and participants at Chickasabogue 2 Miler

the Battle of Mobile Bay 5k. Weather conditions were less Sep 10, 2011 Hurricane Run 5k than desirable but the rain held off long for everyone to enjoy Nov 19, 2011 the race and the yummy foods. Turkey 10 Miler & 5k

Dec 10, 2011 Holiday Half & 8k

Feb 18, 2012 Battle of Mobile Bay 5k

Tune in every Thursday morning at Mar 24, 2012 6:50 AM for the Port City Pacers Azalea Trail Run Report on WNSP radio. 10k, 5k, Fun Run

Apr 14, 2012

Old Mobile 8k

May 12, 2012 Do It In The Bush 5k

February 2012 Page 11 RACE CALENDAR March 2012 3 SEEDS 5K Daphne, AL 8 AM LRH 3 Mranatha 5K Mobile, AL 8 AM LRH 3 Sombrero Beach Run Marathon, FL 8 AM PRA 3 Resurrection Runs 10K,5K Prattville, AL 8 AM R3 3 Run Thru History 10K, 5K Vicksburg, MS 8:30 AM MTC 3 Spring Classic 8K Auburn, AL 8 AM AORTA 4 Rock „n‟ Roll Marathon and Half New Orleans, LA 7 AM NOTC 10 Funky Monkey 5K Mobile, AL 8 AM LRH 10 Cow Patty Trot 5K Millbrook, AL 8 AM R3 10 Legal Beagle 5K Jackson, MS 8:15 AM MTC 11 Leprechaun Chase Robertdale, AL 8 AM 17 Shamrock Shuffle 5 K Mobile, AL 8 AM LRH 17 Lucky Leprechaun 5K Ft Walton, FL 8 AM PRA 17 Centerpoint Half Marathon,5k Prattville, AL 7 AM R3 17 St Paddy‟s Parade 5K Jackson, MS 8 AM MTC 24 Azalea Train Run Mobile, AL 8 AM PCP 24 Dogwood Dash 5K Pensacola, FL 8 AM PRA 24 Team Fox 5K Poker Run Navarre, FL 9 AM PRA 24 Be Fit For Life 5K Jackson, MS 8 AM MTC 24 AlaGa FLI By Run 10K, 5K Lanette, AL 8 AM AORTA 30 Sunset to Sunrise Relay Jensen Beach, FL PRA 31 The Diva Dash 5K Foley, AL 8 AM 31 Opp Rattlesnake 5K Opp, AL 9 AM 31 Great St Charles Ave Road Race New Orleans, LA 7:45 AM NOTC 31 Life Without Limits 5K Montgomery, AL 8 AM R3 31 Dilla Dash 5k Port Gibson, MS MTC 31 Short Circuit 5K Auburn, AL 8 AM AORTA 31 Mud Mania 5k rural Auburn, AL 9 AM AORTA April 2012 7 Dowling Memorial 5k Trail Run Dothan, AL 8 AM DRC 7 Resurrection Run 10k/5k/1mi Montgomery, AL 8 AM AORTA 7 Amphibious Warrior Run 4 mi Auburn, AL AORTA 7 JSL Rabbit Race 5k & ½mi Hop Panama City, FL 8 AM NWFTC 14 Smokin‟ in the Pines 5k Jackson, AL 8 AM LRH 14 Junior League 5k Auburn, AL 8 AM AORTA 14 Gulf Coast Classic 10k,2mile Pass Christian, MS 8 AM GCRC 14 Run for the Roses 5k Prentiss, MS 8 AM MTC 14 Minuteman 5k Trail Run Dothan, AL 8 AM DRC 14 Boll Weevil 5k Enterprise, A L 7:30 AM DRC 14 Emerald Coast Science Ctr 5k Ft Walton, FL 8 AM NWFTC 14 Crestview Center 5k Crestview, FL 8:30 AM NWFTC 15 Running for St Jude 5k Theodore, AL 8:30 AM LRH 15 Gulf Coast Half Marathon Pensacola Beach , FL 21 Statue To Statue 15k Birmingham, AL 8 AM 21 Wooten memorial 5k AU Campus 8 AM AORTA 21 Soaring Eagles 5k Mobile, AL 8 AM LRH 21 Brick Street Firefly 5k Clinton, MS MTC 21 Earth Day Sunset 5k Destin, FL 6 PM NWFTC 21 Heritage Museum 5k Valparaiso, FL 8 AM NWFTC 22 Trailblazer – 5 miles Elgin Reservation 2 pm MWFTC 27 Navarre Fun Fest 5k Navarre Bch, FL 7:30 AM 27 Hoot Scoot 5k Prediction/1mi Fairhope, AL 6:30 PM LRH 28 Auburn City Fest 5k Auburn, AL AORTA 28 Natchez Trace Festival 10k/5k Kosciusko, MS MTC

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RUNNING GROUPS/CLUBS

PCP MTC Port City Pacers Mississippi Track Club, Inc P O Box 6427 P O Box 1414 Mobile, AL 36660 Ridgeland, MS 39157 251-473-7223 www.mstrackclub.com www.pcpacers.org NTOC

LRH New Orleans Track Club Little Red Hen Productions P O Box 52003 Peggy Olive New Orleans, LA 70152 [email protected] 504-467-8626 251-401-8039 www.runnotc.org www.productionsbylittleredhen.com NWFTC AORTA Northwest Florida Track Club Auburn-Opelida Running www.nwftc.com & Track Association P O Box 975 PRA Auburn, AL 36831 Pensacola Runners Association

www.auburnrunning.org P O Box 10613 Pensacola, FL 32524 BAR 850-969-9924 Bay Area Runners www.pensacolarunners.com P O Box 2161 Daphne, AL 36526 R3 www.bayarearunners.com River Region Runners P O Box 6350 DRC Montgomery, AL 36103 Dothan Runners Club, Inc 334-595-9786 P O Box 887 www.riverregionrunners.org Dothan, AL 36302

www.dothanrunners.com TRAC Tennessee River Athletic Club GCRC P O Box 1019 Gulf Coast Running Club Florence, AL 35631 P O Drawer 3569 256-760-9502 Gulfport, MS 36505 www.shoalstrac.com 228-875-6588 www.gulfcoastrunningclub.org TTC Tuscaloosa Track Club HTC Box 860005 Huntsville Track Club Tuscaloosa, AL 35486 8811 Edgehill Dr www.tuscaloosatrackclub.com Huntsville, AL 32502 256-881-9077 www.huntsvilletrackclub.org

February 2012 Page 13 Frequent Runner Number By Peggy Olive

Do you participate in two of more local races produced by the Port City Pacers or Little Red Hen? Do you get writer‟s cramp when filling out applications for friends, family, and multiple races? Want to save time when registering for a race? Do you want to reduce the possibility of your name being skipped when the Grand Prix or Corporate Cup points are being assigned? Have you ever noticed that your penmanship worsens as the closing of day of race registration nears? Apply for a Frequent Runner Number (FRN). It‟s FREE. The mission of the FRN is to reduce errors and save time. Once you have been assigned your unique FRN, all you will need to do when registering for a race is fill in your last and first names, write your FRN on the address line, mark your event, and sign the waiver. Yes, of course, you will still need to pay the race entry fees. Give it a try. If you don‟t want an FRN, or if you forget your FRN, no harm – no foul – you can still fill in all the info as usual.

Application for Frequent Runner Number

Last Name: ______First Name: ______

Current Age: ______Sex: _____ Date of Birth: ______

Address: ______

City, State & ZIP: ______

Best Contact Phone Number: ______

Emergency Contact Number: ______

Email: ______

Race Walker: Yes No PCP Member: Yes No

Preferred T-Shirt Size: YS YM YL S M L XL XXL

Corporate Cup Team Name: ______

Mail completed applications to: Frequent Runner Number; PO Box 6976; Mobile, AL 36660 or drop off the completed application at the Port City Pacer office (358 Morgan Ave.), McCoy Outdoor (Spring Hill Ave., Mobile), or Running Wild (Fairhope Ave, Fairhope) or email the completed applications to Peggy at [email protected].

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