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Newsletter of the Arlington Trotters Running Club The Trotter www.ArlingtonTrotters.com Chronicles November 2008 Dedicated to Runners of All Levels Hello from Regina! In This Issue Just a quick note to let you all know how getting married to honored I am to assume the newsletter a Trotter (Dick, aka duties for the Trotters. Leah has done a Skippii Brown), it magnificent job making this publication has been difficult Club News/Mr. 50 2 aesthetically compelling with relevant to make the drive content. As I am an “apprentice” in the to Arlington Alerts and Dates 3 world of graphic design, I feel especially Heights. I have not blessed to learn from the best! given up running, Race Results 6 just running closer The Dork Side 7 All of the contributors are fantastic with to home and ven- their writing skills and timely submis- Board Minutes 8 turing in to the sions, which is a VERY BIG deal to an ed- world of triathlons. The Glacial 50 9 itor. Michael Zielinski made me feel so I’m looking for- welcome when he offered to do his article .A Madison Marathon 11 ward to “changing on races in Madison, Wisconsin, my up“ my routine and running on some home town! Sundays with the Trotters in Barrington. I want to keep up with the latest and great- Although I am new to the Editor position, est with the group so that I can put in I am not new to the Trotters. I can re- meaningful content in the newsletter, as member the day (more than 13 years ago) well as “fit in my pants”. that I found out about the Trotters while reading an article in the Chicago Tribune. It is important to me to fill the “very big I can remember the day that I called shoes” that Leah has left and continue to George Watson to clarify directions to make this newsletter interesting to all. “hook up” at Busse Woods. And I will al- Please let me know what you would like ways remember and treasure all of the to see. Articles and pictures are always Tuesdays, Saturdays, dinners and races welcome! Just make sure to send them to spent with the Trotters. me by the 25th of the month preceding the month of publication. E-mail: Since moving to Lake Barrington after [email protected] Why is there a picture of the Capitol of Wisconsin? Read Michael Zielinski’s article to get the details on 5 great race options in Madison, Wisconsin this spring! The Trotter Chronicles - November 2008 October 12, 2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Trotter Board President: Ed Nikowitz 847/668-5527 Thank You from Trisha Dean! [email protected] Vice Presidents: Thanks so much to all who volunteered at Dave Wurster, Mary Beth Nowak for im- Steve Sawyer the Arlington Trotter Aid Station #4 at promptu harnessing of Gatorade workers, 847/394-9546 mile 6! After last year’s heat wave, the and all who jumped in to assist wherever [email protected] marathon organization put many plans in needed. And of course many thanks to all place, including almost double the water who mixed, poured, handed out water, Roger Thompson 847/397-5258 and Gatorade. Unbelievably, it was an- cleaned up, and did the myriad of duties runrog@wideope other eighty-degree plus day, but all of needed. We could not have done it with- west.com you more than came through with flying out you! colors. Treasurer: Mike Kendrick Thanks also to Carey Pinkowski and the 847/602-0591 In addition to all of the volunteers, I’d like whole Bank American Chicago Marathon hillrunner58@sbc to thank everyone who took on leadership Team who did a fabulous job in another global.net roles, including Peggy Corey (co-captain), year of hot conditions! Ken Scharmann, Mike Kendrik, Gordon Secretary: Lah, Marion Stawski, Roger Thompson, Mary Papreck Judi Miko, Mark Rouse, Teresa Rouse, 847/269-9098 [email protected] Newsletter Editor: Regina Brown 847-304-9344 Mr. Fifty [email protected] Track Director: Nick Nowicki Life is a journey made up of adventures. with them since April. I was hoping they nicknowicki7580@ This was a great one. Everyone made me would follow through, but was somewhat yahoo.com feel like a superstar which was very cool. unsure. So when we got to the expo I The cast of characters could compete with hurried over to the board that listed all the Web Master: any Hollywood blockbuster. Starring in entrants and their numbers. There I was Steve Breese this adventure were Erin, Carolyn, Mark, with the number 50. How cool! I picked 847/358-8722 Marlene and Deb. Costarring were Sawyer, up my packet and proceeded to show [email protected] Mary and Mary Ann. The sup- everyone my number. We spent 666666666666666 porting cast included some time walking around Veronica, Brian, Lisa, Trotter President, Ed the expo where the rest The Trotter Chronicles Jackie, Paul, Mike, Nikowitz, has completed a of the gang kept newsletter is e-mailed Amber and a cast marathon in each of the 50 states! telling everyone I was monthly. Articles written of thousands. Read on for the doing my 50th. by our members are They all came to Many congratula- welcome and are due on join me in Denver. details on his last state to com- tions. the 25th of the month plete the journey! preceeding the issue date. Saturday was spent After the expo, we headed E-mail your artiles to : doing normal prerace stuff. to a liquor store so Mark and I Regina Brown at Marlene, Carolyn, Mark, Erin and Deb could do some beerbo loading before the [email protected]. spent the day with me. I, of course, got to race. We met a local runner who was also call all the shots. After a quick lunch, we getting supplies to beerbo load. After headed over to the expo with much antici- chatting for a bit, it was back to the room pation. Months earlier I contacted the to start our beerbo loading. It felt like a race staff to see if I could get the number photo shoot or wedding. Everyone had to 50. They told me I could. I had no contact take a million pictures. I hope I get to see continued on page 4 2 Newsletter of the Arlington Trotters Running Club Runners Be Alert! Save the Dates! The Daily Herald just printed a scary story on 5 runners in There is a saying that Arlington Heights being assaulted by a man on a bike on goes “failing to plan is October 21, and 2, on September 19 near Thomas Street and like planning to fail. So Ridge Avenue. Check out the link to the complete story: here on some dates to get on your calendar for http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=246103&src=9. your social and running events that are “Trotter According to Trotter, Steve Sawyer, this man has been sighted Recommended”. on the north side of Arlington Heights. Victims have told police he is in his 20’s, thin build, between 5’6” and 5’10”, dark complexion, short dark hair, and several recalled a cast on his November 8 wrist. Anyone with information should contact Detective Joseph Pinello, of the Arlington Tyranena Beer Run in Heights Police Department at (847) 368-5356. WI http://www.tyra- As a reminder for safe running habits, the Daily Herald article listed the following that bear nena.com/beerrun/web repeating: site.htm contact Steve Sawyer if • Be aware of your surroundings and have a plan. Know what you will do if a interested in joing a dangerous situation comes up. group of Trotters. buzz- • Always trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, it probably is. [email protected] • Look confident. Offenders tend to choose victims who look like easy targets. November 9 • Walk with a friend or stay near a group of people. Westchester Veterun 5K • Always take a route you know best and stick to well lit, busy streets. http://www.westch- esterchamber.org • Avoid passing stationary cars with running engines and people sitting in parked cars. November 13 • Music headphones will prevent you from hearing trouble approaching. Trotter Monthly Meeting. Watch your • If a vehicle pulls up suddenly alongside you, turn and walk in the other e-mail for details direction. You can turn much faster than a vehicle. November 23 Ride N Tie, in Busse Woods You Don’t Want to Miss This Run! http://www.runner- shigh.biz/runner- shigh/events.aspx If you log on to any race listing, you will see you choose, paces vary and you will un- that there are a plethora of Turkey Trots all doubtedly find a group that meets your pace. November 27 thru the Thanksgiving weekend that may Depending on the weather, there can be any- Long Grove Holiday Run make it difficult to decide which option to where from 50-100 people that will run. The Check our the story at choose for T-day running plans. An alterna- best part of the run, is the impromptu tail- left tive to all of those 5K Turkey Trots may be gating in the parking lot after the run. So the Long Grove Village Tavern run. This has plan on making the Long Grove run part of December 7 been a Trotter tradition for decades. The Trot- your Thanksgiving Tradition. Don’t forget to Gilberts Cross Country ters and the Alpine Runners meet at the Vil- bring a treat to share! Challenge http://www.signmeup.c lage Tavern in Long Grove at 7:00 am on Address is below for the Long Grove Tavern om/61337 Thanksgiving morning for a challenging and a link below for the route.