June 2016 Issue No. 242 Running With Team Stephen By Erik Heine All of us run races for various reasons. Some find the history of this city, and to participate in an event the race a motivator for training with the race as the that has positively impacted so many people. We goal. Some race because of the cause or the proceeds once again had a goal of finishing under 1:45, and that go to an organization. Some race simply to test were able to meet that goal. Yes, going fast is (still) their boundaries. Springtime in Oklahoma brings important, but getting to experience the emotion of about two races that are very close to our family. the race with him was amazing. The first is, of course, the Oklahoma City Memorial The second race important to our family occurred Marathon/Half Marathon. The second is the MTM three weeks later, a 5K hosted by MTM Recognition. Run For Recognition, with the proceeds from this The proceeds from this race go to Special Olympics race going to Special Olympics Oklahoma. Oklahoma. Stephen participated in the state games I am not a native Oklahoman. I never had any on Thursday and Friday before this race. This was his idea that I would live here. But I still remember second year to participate at the state level, and we where I was on the morning of April 19, 1995. I was have found the events best suited for him are the 25m a freshman in college at Illinois Wesleyan University walk and the 100m walk. Stephen can only run for watching the news before heading over to the music about 20 meters, so the 50m dash is a huge struggle building for reed making class (I played the oboe). for him. He certainly isn’t the fastest walker, but he I saw the footage on CNN, and although I had no completed both races, earning a Silver medal in the attachment to the city or state, it made a significant 25m and a Gold medal in the 100m. Completing impact on me that morning. After a series of injuries, the race was significant. Getting to participate was I decided that a good race to show that I was serious important. Nobody at Special Olympics asks, “What about running again would be the OKC Memorial was your time,” which is often the first thing we Half Marathon in 2013. At the time I was running do when talking to someone about a race. The first to test my boundaries, to see if I could complete it question at Special Olympics is often, “Did you have under 1:45, which I did. But after seeing the names fun?” of the victims on the banners on Classen Boulevard, That is why I run with Stephen––because we my experience began to change. It became more have fun together. Running serves many purposes for important to run to honor the victims than to try to us but fun should be high on that list. As we move run a “good time.” Stephen was born here; this is the into the hot summer months, don’t forget to have fun only home he has ever known, and now that I run with with your running. him, I believe it’s important for him to understand www.okcrunning.org June 2016

Did you notice all the “Landrunners” shirts on the course this year? Did you see the new singlets? I want to thank Vaden President’s Letter Dean and the merchandise committee for all their hard work. By Bill Goodier, President This year we brought back the Sugoi singlets just in time for the expo. These singlets are lightweight and fast drying. There was Baby, it’s cold outside…listen to that fireplace roar. Yes, a limited supply with several sizes being sold out by midday I have the fireplace going and I am drinking hot coffee like its at the expo on Saturday. For those of you who missed out, we water on this cool May evening. Where was this weather on are in the process of procuring more singlets. Also new is our marathon day!? Congratulations to all of those who participated ability to accept credit cards for merchandise. Now there is no in or volunteered at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. It excuse not to buy your favorite Landrunner gear! was a warm, sunny day that took its toll on some of us. Many Last month I mentioned the Arcadia Lake Trail Coalition’s of you had outstanding performances, while others of us were work towards building a trail around Arcadia Lake. The club happy to finish (and survive to run another day)! was fortunate enough to have Steve Schlegel, Marketing I constantly tell people the OKCMM is one of the best- Director for the ALTC, speak to our group. Steve brought along produced and supported races I have run. I am always amazed several slideshows – including maps, architectural renderings and moved during the 168 seconds of silence. In a world of and videos. Construction of the Spring Creek section of the trail distractions and the inability of people to stop and do nothing is underway. Though as with all construction projects, weather for a few seconds, let alone 168 seconds, those 168 seconds of and unforeseen issues tend to affect the completion date. If the silence are a powerful moment before the marathon. The respect weather cooperates and no unforeseen issues arise the Spring of over 20,000 people to be silent and reflect is a testament to Creek trail should be completed by September or October. the reason we run the Memorial Marathon events. Save the date! Saturday, June 18th, at 6:00pm, Dr. Tom This year the local economy has been at the forefront will be hosting our potluck dinner and summer social. Master of the news. It goes without saying it had an impact on the Griller, Vaden Dean, will grill up hamburgers, hot dogs, and OKCMM in regards to sponsors, donations, and volunteerism, veggie burgers. The Landrunners will be providing soft drinks, yet Oklahomans stepped up to the challenge. My race did not tea, and water. Bring the whole family. This is a child friendly go as planned. The silver lining was being able to be more event! The pool will be open so bring your swimsuit if you want cognizant of the race details: every mile and medical station to cool off in the pool. It is a great opportunity to socialize, relax, has a tall feather flag; water stop layout and staffing is top and hangout with our running family. Visit www.okcrunning. notch; neighborhood crowd support (with adult beverages) is org or Facebook.com/Landrunners for more details. marvelous; relay exchange stations are well designed; the names Cheers! of the victims on the banners along the course, all of which lead Lil’ Bill up to the crowd lining the finish area. We are fortunate to have a marathon of this caliber in Oklahoma City. Monday July 4, 2016 6:30 am Color Guard 7:00 am 10K 7:05 am 5K Run For questions email: 7:10 am 5K Walk [email protected] Wintersmith Park Ada, OK

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2 The Landrunner www.okcrunning.org June 2016 Landrunner Calendar of Events Date Event Location/Time 06/01 Global Running Day Go for a run!!! 06/04 Blaze 5K 725 S Lincoln @ 8:00pm 06/04 Diamond Brigade Half Marathon/5K Fort Sill, Lawton @ 6:30am 06/05 Scorcher 5K* / 13.1* Stillwater @ 6:30am 06/11 Tails on the Trails 5K$ Wheeler Park @ 9:00am 06/11 The See Spot Run* Guthrie @ 7:00pm 06/18 Bronco Gallop 5K / 10K Mustang @ 7:00am 06/19 Myriad Gardens Father’s Day 5K Myriad Gardens @ 7:00am 06/25 Founder’s Day 5K Duncan @ 8:00am 06/26 Equality Run 5K / 10K $ Myriad Gardens @ 7:30am 07/04 Stars & Stripes Forever 5K*$ Stars & Stripes Park @ 7:00am 07/04 Fireball Classic 5K / 10K Ada, OK @ 7:00am 07/08 Run with the Bulls* Stockyards City @ 7:00pm * Denotes Series Races $ Club members discount codes are listed on the Members only section @ okcrunning.org

Landrunners In Action 4/9 Rock the Parkway, KS 5/1 Avenue of the Giants Marathon, CA Kristin Davis 1:47:26 David Bernstein 5:06:30 Jonathan Harpman 1:58:29 Tori Duphorne 5:41:41 Jenni Reaves 2:07:54 5/1 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon, OH 4/17 Disney Half Marathon, FL Joe Means 4:44:54 Jason Johnston 1:59:56 Laurence Burnsed 5:01:33 Jamie Kilpatrick 5:12:00 4/30 Kentucky Derby Marathon, TN Brian Joachims 5:42:50 Laurence Burnsed 4:19:03 Brian Joachims 1:17:12 – 10K Carrie Burnsed 3:21:58 – half Brian Joachims 50:34 – 5K Michelle Joachims 50:33 – 5K 5/1 Colorado Marathon, CO Donald Stong 3:20:35 5/14 Whiskey Row Marathon, AZ Joseph Warfield 3:48:25 Nels Bentson 7:16:05 Matthew Wilcoxen 3:53:20 Jennifer Stong 1:41:34 – half Click the link on www.okcrunning.org/newsletter page to submit out of state results. Send photos and 5/1 Prairie Fire Half Marathon, KS stories to [email protected] Greg Pilcher 1:48:40 Rogelio Campos 2:03:27 Kim Raymond 2:08:12 Kathleen Campos 38:17 – 5K

4 The Landrunner www.okcrunning.org June 2016 Top 10 Recommendations for Beginning Runners By Melissa Brevetti, Ph.D. 10. Chaffing Issues—this may not seem worthy of focused. Previous marathon times are useful benchmarks the list, but if you ever suffered severe chaffing by mile to set new goals since you can guesstimate what pace you 25, you could make a valid argument why this should be want to keep throughout a race. Training at these paces a significant part of a top 10 list. With that being said, will help teach your body how to run according to “feel.” comfortable and light clothes become important, whether That piggybacks onto the next tip… or not the weather is hot or cold. When the weather is hot, 4. Fuel—Running Gu or some type of energy gels less is traditionally good. However, when the weather are key components to stay strong. I once read that Lance is cold, layering becomes very important in order to Armstrong ate 15 chocolate PowerBar Gels and claimed run without rubbing. Body Glide is a personal favorite the marathon was the “hardest physical thing” he’s ever because you can put it anywhere, including feet, legs, or completed. My first thought was that I’ve never heard of wherever, without stains. Many times during a marathon someone taking that many gels. Of course, my second I’ve grown desperate and grabbed Vaseline from an aid thought made me question my own sanity for 26.2 miles station, which can also work in a pinch. as a favorite. His large consumption of gels is usually 9. Dry-Fit Socks—I have a dear friend who swears difficult to digest and not friendly to the average stomach. by her Balega Blister Resist Socks. On the other hand, And yet, runners desperately need glycogen since the I’m addicted to my Asics Dry-Fit Socks, which are thin body only stores up to 90 minutes worth. One running and cozy. No one size fits all, figuratively and literally, so elite once told me about every 10K to take an energy gel; experiment with what is comfortable so that blisters and I go a bit more by how I am feeling on that particular run sliding are not chronic problems. and how much I have eaten before the run. Some days 8. Speed Work—most training plans require speed I feel great and hardly need one, and still, some days I work. A popular one is the Yasso 800s for both speed feel tired and need the mental and physical boost. The work and to predict times for race day. Many elite runners guidelines typically state every 45-60 minutes and it’s up implement some type of ladder or hill running bursts, as to the individual which feels best as it could take up to 15 well as the traditional “fartlek” runs, which is the Swedish minutes to be absorbed into your system. word for speed play as runners vary the tempos of a run. 3. Hydration—a runner should have a careful 7. Sunscreen—a recent study from Runner’s World strategy of how to take in fluids on race day (as well as indicated that about 41% of runners never wear sunscreen. hydrating properly before). Research suggests about 24- However, outdoor athletes are at a greater risk for skin 28 ounces per hour. One study by Dr. Tim Noakes (2007) cancer. Sunny days are my personal favorite, but one indicated most runners only drink about 16 ounces per should always exercise caution with long sun exposure. hour; therefore, be aware that you might need more water than you think. 6. Form—good form enhances endurance and pace. The world’s best and most efficient runners know 2. Shoes—aaaaaaaagh. Like chaffing and other a particular number for form: cadence of around 180 painful problems, if you have ever lost toenails or had steps per minute. In order to check your number, you can blood blisters, good shoes become priority. Feet tend to count the time that one particular foot hits the ground for swell while running, and thus, most experts suggest buying a minute, then multiply by two. This amount, 180 steps, one size larger than a person’s regular size. Furthermore, is fast and typically means running with light, short steps. every runner has a natural pronation level, so shoes that Your body should be relaxed while your arms swing do not fit right can lead to shin splints, knee aches, plantar forward and back with hands open to be aerodynamic. fasciitis, etc. My advice is to get fitted in order to find that good fit. 5. Pacing—it is extremely difficult to prepare mentally and physically for the last miles of a race when 1. Live in the Moment—we don’t necessarily have fatigue sets in from hours of running. Nonetheless, to run to or away from something, because running is such maintaining consistency and setting goals will keep you a gift of pure fun. Run and enjoy like nobody is watching.

6 The Landrunner www.okcrunning.org June 2016 Does This Look Ok? The Answer Is Always Yes By Jenni Carlson Runners are particular about their gear. But on a random Tuesday morning, I am not opposed to Shirts. Jackets. Shorts. Tights. Socks. Shoes. All of it stumbling out the door in whatever’s semi-clean. has to be just so and everyone has their own opinion of I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten a block what constitutes right. I’ve learned as much in my short or two from the house, glanced down at my apparel and running career. Do a training run or a race of just about any thought, “Well, at least I don’t have to worry about drivers length and you’ll see pretty much anything imaginable. not seeing me!” Everything goes. Matching is overrated. Or does it? “I also care nothing about colors,” said Ann Kierl, Are there things that runners just shouldn’t wear? who runs and rows. “If two pieces are comfortable but don’t match, I really don’t care.” I have strong feelings about tutus and sequins. I won’t wear them, and frankly, I think it’s because I have SPANDEX: OK, I know that nowadays they’re an aversion to glitter. It gets everywhere. It is impossible called “compression” pieces, but that’s just fancy talk for to clean up. I won’t even let it in my house in mass spandex. And we know how unforgiving that can be. quantities. So I’m pretty sure that has impacted my stance Thumbs up or down? on wearing tutus or sequins; just too similar to glitter. Kris Wright has lost about half his body weight in When I see other people wearing those things, though, the past couple years – is that amazing or what? – and it doesn’t bother me. I think it’s fun, actually. whether running with friends or doing an ultramarathon, But are there things that just shouldn’t be worn under he almost always wears something form fitting. any circumstances? “Since I’ve lost so much weight, I’ve got tons of loose I decided to ask some runner friends of mine who skin that flies all over the place when I run,” he said, so I may also be runner friends of yours. always wear compression shirts under my T-shirts. That makes things unpleasant during the summer. But I deal!” The consensus: everything goes – but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some things that make us laugh. COMPRESSION SLEEVES: I admit I bought some calf sleeves while I was training for my first half marathon. “I say no rules,” Amy Downs said, “because if you I figured if they did nothing, all it cost me was $40 or so. wear something absolutely ridiculous then it gives me But if they helped? Man, what a great thing that would be. something to giggle about for a minute or so and take my mind off my current suffering.” Turns out, I think I spent $40 on nothing, and when I see people wearing them, I think, “Why bother?” Among Amy’s favorite distraction, naked short-shorts dude. But hey, maybe they get a psychological boost. And if they do, I say go for it. “Shows up even in below freezing temps with no shirt and short shorts,” said the distance running and biking FANNY PACK: It always feels goofy when I wear enthusiast. one running solo. What is this, 1982? But then I do a race and realize, yes, it is 1982. Mark Wheeler, who’s done several half and full marathons, has noticed what might be the female So, what’s the consensus on running fashion? equivalent to naked short-shorts dude. We’ll call her nude Wear what you want. tights gal. Women who wear tights close to their skin Kris: “If it gets them out the door and helps them to color create double takes. enjoy running, then great.” “Especially when they are not wearing shorts over Ann: “I think whatever an individual is comfortable them,” Mark said. “It gets them attention, although it may in, then it’s fine.” be unwanted.” Amy: “I mean … something isn’t quite right in the But what about other issues? head when we want to run long distances at the butt crack MATCHING: I know some folks are sticklers about of dawn in the freezing cold to begin with. So, you think coordinating their outfits, and on race day when cameras we are gonna follow some dress code on top of that?” may be out and pictures might be worth keeping, I try to wear something that I wouldn’t mind seeing again.

8 The Landrunner QUESTION --- Would you be interested in running on the GRASS in Cross Country Style races?

INTRODUCTION --- We're the ENDURO Sports Network™. Over the past few , we've timed and/or organized well over 1000 school track & cross country meets in the state of Oklahoma alone. We have a great relationship with a large number of Oklahoma's track and cross country coaches. We are, therefore, in a unique position to partner with some of Oklahoma's most dedicated Cross Country coaches to offer 5k races "on the Grass"(on their respective school XC courses) that would be open to adult runners of all ages in Oklahoma.

All "on the Grass" races are fundraisers for the respective school running programs. The first (potential) race would be scheduled for August, and the final 2016 race in December --- which would be the 5K "on the Grass" OK Championships.

So, if you think that an opportunity to run "on the Grass" would be of interest / benefit to you, we would like to hear from you. Please take a moment to respond to: [email protected] We appreciate your feedback. We hope to hear from as many people as possible - - - yes - no - maybe - more questions - suggestions - etc. www.okcrunning.org June 2016 Who Where And Why By Tom Coniglione, MD we enjoy running: to be human is to enjoy running. To be human is to run as much as you want. It’s just that simple. It is simple……..run as much as you want. It really is simple but you have to know your body and its limitations. There are people who can run 100 miles a week and stay healthy: the Africans I’ve interviewed and many of the collegiate runners. However, when you talk to them they will tell you Who, where and why? That comes later. even their bodies have limitations. First, a challenging question. What makes us When it comes to us mere mortals of the running human? How is that for a provocative question – in community, we all have limitations. Not many of a running magazine no less? How anyone answers us can run 100 miles a week and live to tell about it. this question depends on who you are and your Not many of us can run seven days a week and not background. disintegrate along the side of some road. We all have limits. Know your limits or the bear eats you. An accountant thinks people are human when they can complete their own tax returns. The police Runner’s boundaries are measured in terms of officer thinks people are human when they obey the speed, number of days of running or rest per week, posted speed limits. Movie producers think people how much cross training and total miles per week. To are human when they enjoy spending too much know your personal boundaries is required if you are money to see some mediocre movie. to avoid injury: the bear eating you. Very few of us are “human.” Runners exceed their limits with regularity. Stress fractures are an example of exceeding limits. In the A runner answering the question of what makes six weeks before the OKC Memorial Marathon, there us human has a simple answer. We are human because were several stress fractures.

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The number of stress fractures during the six week period this year was smaller than usual. The record for stress fractures in the six weeks before the OKC Memorial races was in 2010: 17 stress fractures. This report does not include two runners who had presented to the office with their stress fracture AFTER the Memorial. Their stress fractures were present and caused pain prior to the Memorial events. The results hold few surprises: 6/9 stress fractures were in women: women have th more stress fractures than men. 7 Annual Minimalist shoes contributed to some (four) of Founder’s Day the stress fractures: no surprise. We know this. 5K/1 Mile Benefit Run Our runners presented themselves for medical care an average of three weeks after their symptoms started. According to the research on stress fractures, June 25, 2016 most runners have pain for almost three months before seeking medical care. Are Oklahoma runners FUQUA PARK DUNCAN, OK more alert to their bodies? We talk repeatedly about “risk factors” for stress $25 thru June 24 fractures. “Risk” for stress fractures is related to 4/40; running more than 4 times a week or more than Race day $30 40 miles a week. Here is the real take-home message T-shirt guaranteed until June 10th from this analysis. EVERY stress fracture happened in a runner who exceeded the 4/40 rule. They ALL 1 mile run $15 (shirt not included) were exceeding the 4 or the 40……..every one! Race website and online What we do not know: how many runners exceed registration at: 4 or 40 and do not develop stress fractures? If we had this number, we could calculate the rate at which www.runsignup.com runners (who exceed the 4 or 40) develop stress /duncanfoundersday5k fractures. In the meantime. Don’t let the big (bad) Online registration closes 11:59 PM, June 22 bear get you. “Every mile is worth your while.” Benefiting “Running is a different sport: no time outs, no half times and no substitutions.”

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Register Online — WWW.SSF5K.COM www.okcrunning.org June 2016 What I Listen To By Maurice Lee While I don’t run with a media player, I do listen to a lot The last several episodes deal with genius and talent and of podcasts and music. explore the book “Outliers” and the 10,000 hour rule to What kind of podcasts? being very good at something. However, there is much more to it than that. Before I get into specifics, be advised many of these use what some would consider strong language, but most warn Only Human, another NPR podcast, is a show about you at the beginning. The only one that doesn’t warn you, health that we all can relate to. Everybody, after all, has a and is the worst offender, is Endurance Planet. story. In the latest episode, a composer deals with going deaf and explores his options. I only listen to one dedicated to sports podcast, and that’s Endurance Planet. I’ve listened for many years since a friend I’ll just mention a few others I listen to from time to time I used to run with recommended it. The show started out and maybe explore them at a later date. primarily for ultra runners. However, it was bought out by STEM – Talk another podcaster, Ben Greenfield, who brought in triathlete StartUp Podcast Tawnee Prazak to host the show. Here is how they describe it: “Endurance Planet is the premiere online destination for , which is currently on hiatus but has lots of runners, cyclists, swimmers, triathletes, and adventure racers good episodes already produced. who want inspiration and education from podcasts, videos, articles and products to fuel their endurance passion.” Radiolab Tawnee, who has done 140.6 and numerous 70.3’s, has What do you listen to, and why? Briefly describe the transitioned to more of an ultra runner and dabbles in many podcast or an episode you really like and I’ll put together sports. She ran the Boston Marathon this year and has run another article about them. an ultra marathon. Email me at [email protected] What I like about the show is that even when they aren’t talking specifically about running, the training advice they offer can apply to any sport. Be advised that they often go far away from traditional concepts. If you like triathlons, they cover Ironman races very well during the season and provide updates on who is qualified and close to being qualified for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, HI. I mentioned Ben Greenfield earlier. I used to listen to his podcast but found his discussions far too detailed and technical - to the point of being boring. He is also heavy into supplements. But he appears regularly on Endurance Planet, so if you like him there, you can go to his podcast for more in depth discussions. Another new podcast I’ve started listening to is NPR’s Embedded. Here is their description: “Hosted by Kelly McEvers, Embedded takes a story from the news and goes deep.” For example, the first story they covered was about the high rate of HIV infection in the small town of Austin, Indiana due to an equally high rate of addiction to the intravenous painkiller Opana. The latest episode follows up on the story focusing on one woman who is working to beat the addiction. Another interesting story was digging into the biker gang shootout in Waco, Texas. Freakonomics is informative, but usually lighter fare. While it sounds like it would be economics or money based, it is far more than that. Their explanation: “Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything.”

14 The Landrunner www.okcrunning.org June 2016 194 Landrunners Finish the OKC Memorial Marathon Jason Butler 2:41:30 Bryan Petty 4:01:35 Stephen Abernathy 4:21:39 Katie Kramer-Ochoa 3:18:28 Jenna Negley 4:01:46 Shannon George 4:22:51 Vincent Bonifay 3:25:55 Barrie Roesler 4:03:23 Eric Cayot 4:23:55 Chelsea Smith 3:26:16 Brad Stahlman 4:04:53 Jill Brown 4:25:11 Justin Kracht 3:26:17 Grace Dawkins 4:04:55 Stan Berry 4:26:17 Chad Hetrick 3:28:48 Brandi Ridpath 4:05:15 Jason Burgess 4:27:35 Will Warren 3:29:42 Lee Holland 4:06:23 John Gonshor 4:27:35 Greg Johnston 3:29:53 Todd Eveland 4:07:07 Douglas Horstmanshof 4:27:43 Joseph Parizek 3:30:24 Jared Ward 4:07:42 Mary Hammer 4:28:51 Kyle Blackketter 3:35:15 Anthony Debenedictis 4:07:55 Kevin Wudi 4:29:04 Dustin Sallee 3:36:03 Heather Warren 4:08:18 Monty Lindsey 4:29:05 Matthew Frazier 3:37:47 Marlon Onco 4:08:48 Penny Voss 4:29:29 Jennifer Stong 3:39:45 Brent Stovall 4:08:49 Joseph Berkenbile 4:29:36 Bryan Dawkins 3:40:22 Dr. Melissa Brevetti 4:09:34 Kala Sigler 4:29:36 Matthew Wilcoxen 3:44:39 Noureddine Mediouni 4:11:15 Thomas Meza 4:29:49 Gretchen Bruner 3:45:02 Paul Friese 4:11:21 Shawna Oakes 4:31:45 Angela Morris 3:48:24 Kimberly Cope 4:11:59 Natalia Coldiron 4:31:56 Kurtis Schmitz 3:48:42 Anthony Gore 4:12:13 Connie Heitz 4:31:59 Scott Smith 3:49:49 Alyssa Morris 4:12:55 Eric Woodworth 4:32:30 Jaemin Jang 3:50:19 Christopher Stiles 4:13:17 Parker Fernandes 4:32:33 Brandon Abla 3:54:27 Benjamin Stephenson 4:13:45 Rebecca Cunningham 4:32:37 Michael Ketcherside 3:54:39 Rob Owens 4:14:01 Terry Hepner 4:32:48 Kimberly Abel 3:54:47 Neil Burnett 4:14:04 Martha Corkum 4:33:52 Chastity Teeter 3:55:01 Justin Chan 4:15:10 Bill Goodier 4:34:17 Naun Alvarez Gomez 3:55:51 Olivia Gutierrez 4:16:30 Christina Thompson 4:35:16 Chuck Thomas 3:56:02 Pete Richardson 4:16:43 Brian Francis 4:35:53 Jason Wells 3:56:29 Mandy Merrifield 4:17:10 Kok-Cheng See 4:39:48 Chinni Pokala 3:56:32 John Seikel 4:17:13 David Manguno 4:39:55 Jonathan Lambert 3:56:56 Stephen Oertel 4:19:39 Sarah Alvarez 4:40:10 Matthew Reily 3:56:56 Ernie Botello 4:19:51 Chris Woods 4:40:32 Sarah Nimmo 3:57:52 Cathy Collins 4:19:53 Sharon Haley 4:40:39 Brian Kelley 3:59:09 Keira Flanary 4:20:26 Brian Jacobson 4:41:26 Brian Walker 4:00:06 John Doddy 4:20:58 Thomas Hill 4:42:19 Ian Norwalk 4:00:16 Laura Maxwell 4:21:19 See Marathon, on page 16 Dustin Gier 4:00:19 Amir Akhtar 4:21:34 The Landrunner 15 www.okcrunning.org June 2016

Marathon, continued Charles Lunn 4:43:40 Melissa Gonzalez 5:07:28 Kevin Lynes 5:49:26 James Flewallen 4:44:41 Beth Scott 5:09:39 David Henry 5:51:10 Pascal Demeyer 4:45:01 Jason Saxon 5:14:08 Regina Goldsmith 5:51:28 Alyssa Mauldin 4:45:06 Clarke Farmer 5:14:11 George McDowell 5:51:53 Jeffery Spruill 4:47:55 Michael Dye 5:15:03 John Hargrove 5:51:58 Kimberly Norwalk 4:48:13 Kathleen Davis 5:16:55 Linda Manaugh 5:58:14 Frank Johnson 4:49:19 Matt Kinman 5:17:52 Jeff Redding 5:58:16 Derek Titus 4:49:26 Elaine Wood 5:18:36 Richard Kernes 5:59:59 Daniela Aleman 4:49:38 Deborah Cox 5:20:38 Pamela Kernes 6:00:00 Melissa Fair 4:49:42 Phillip Nehls 5:21:15 Melissa McCann 6:00:04 Vincent Hodge 4:51:31 Karl Krokstrom 5:22:28 Melauna Wescott 6:00:11 Bruce Plummer 4:51:33 Amy Pannell Krokstrom 5:22:29 Rexi Phillips 6:01:14 Shilpa Abbitt 4:53:03 Brian Joachims 5:23:59 Mike Gibson 6:02:56 Betsy Hilburn 4:54:42 Darlene Spry 5:24:48 Cynthia Mitchell 6:05:24 Jim Mercer 4:56:22 Jonathan Edison 5:30:07 Tori Duphorne 6:07:04 Michael Nievez 4:56:30 Matthew McBee 5:30:40 Teresa Delaney 6:14:53 Chisholm Deupree 4:56:46 Dina Hammam 5:30:41 Jerry Heppler 6:17:12 Alecia Bryant 4:57:15 Ashley Ozan 5:31:33 Lorrie Bamford 6:30:57 Lonnie Shaw 4:57:28 Tony Mai 5:32:23 Nichole Randall 6:38:45 Beth Mann 4:58:11 Elizabeth Cody 5:33:04 Bonnie Thompson 6:38:50 Jared Mann 4:58:11 Claire McWilliams 5:33:07 Dave Tran 6:39:03 Jim Tincher 4:58:50 Richard Smith 5:38:13 Leslie Driskill 6:53:42 Marla Avila-Frank 4:59:44 Blake Parrott 5:38:46 Geneva Daniel 6:53:44 Rebecca James 5:00:01 Deana Richmond 5:39:22 Randy Brinkley 6:58:39 Christopher Brugh 5:01:23 Darrin Todaro 5:40:07 Jennifer Terry 6:59:37 Kay Brezny 5:01:37 John Tassey 5:40:17 Mary Vu 7:05:51 Jim John 5:03:19 Ben Whitehead 5:45:31 Steve Hernandez 7:16:57 Jason Barrett 5:03:23 Kelly Hilburn 5:46:16 Ralph Breckenridge Jr 7:18:31 Mary Keas 5:03:31 Ellen Reeder 5:46:31 Martha Kissner 7:45:32 Anthony Alleman 5:06:53 Adi McCasland 5:47:31 Laura Rudnicki 5:07:08 Janet Hamlin 5:48:14

16 The Landrunner www.okcrunning.org June 2016 337 Landrunners Finish the OKC Memorial Half Marathon Matthew Anderson 1:29:36 Jeff McCanlies 1:54:53 Ariel Allison 2:03:45 Roger Lemmons 1:30:10 Sarah Kirk 1:54:54 Jonathan Harpman 2:03:51 Jason Jacobs 1:32:11 Darlene Hadji 1:55:03 Peter Habyarimana 2:03:52 Daniel Molina 1:35:56 John Oseland 1:55:17 Hollie Stuart 2:04:18 Clint Owens 1:36:16 Cecil Wilber 1:55:50 Anu Bajaj 2:04:43 Matthew Farber 1:36:50 Patrick Gaines 1:55:54 Brent Mistler 2:05:23 Brian Steiner 1:37:43 Curtis Scott 1:56:00 Stephen Rulewicz 2:05:27 Debra Carlson 1:39:39 Scott Magill 1:56:19 Jonathan Norton 2:05:33 Barry Fox 1:40:12 Timothy Pease 1:56:25 Jason Lunsford 2:05:49 David Dillingham 1:40:15 Gary Ferguson 1:56:41 Matthew Wilson 2:05:57 Brian Coleman 1:41:39 Bill McManus 1:56:59 David Bernstein 2:06:04 Amy Wells 1:42:14 Drew Carter 1:57:24 Sara Harjo 2:06:11 Jay Husbands 1:43:37 Shelby Carter 1:57:24 Claire Hagensick 2:06:35 Erik Heine 1:43:43 Jeff Saxton 1:57:49 Jenna Harlow 2:07:08 Garrett Morelock 1:43:57 Dustin Mutteloke 1:58:16 Willisa Thompson 2:07:11 Joseph Warfield 1:43:59 Mark Walker 1:58:18 Patrick Wetwiska 2:07:21 David Ball 1:44:07 Morgan Nievez 1:58:42 Ken Carlyle 2:07:25 Dylan Morrow 1:44:07 Howard Mapson 1:58:43 Bethany Spiers 2:07:39 Hannah Williams 1:44:26 Bill Dycus 1:58:45 Spence Carson 2:08:08 Roger Jacobi 1:45:34 Jason Johnston 1:59:06 Amanda Putnam 2:08:35 Marty Lewis 1:45:43 Steven Kirkland 1:59:20 Susan Tucker 2:08:36 Joshua Harlow 1:45:57 Brooke Elliott 1:59:21 Troy Scott 2:08:50 Cody Dewitt 1:46:42 Susan Planer Phillips 1:59:24 Amy Stephens 2:08:52 Chris Stephens 1:47:32 Andrea Fischer 1:59:41 David Thompson 2:09:00 Matt Bishop 1:47:46 Paul Oseland 1:59:52 Jeff Curtis 2:09:12 Garrit Hensley 1:47:54 Kasie Sallee 2:00:04 Mike Terry 2:09:37 Eric Mills 1:47:58 Matt Krodel 2:00:12 Josh Mills 2:09:40 Michael Thomas 1:48:45 Chris Henson 2:00:26 Mary Knight 2:09:41 Dax Strickland 1:49:17 Jessica Algood 2:00:27 Alicia Abla 2:09:47 Matt McGuire 1:50:45 Lindsay Long 2:00:55 Monte Alcorn 2:09:52 Russ Slife 1:50:45 Kelly Hignite 2:01:09 Tim Zajac 2:10:12 Sarah Foster 1:50:46 Kristina Gray 2:01:10 Christina Helms 2:10:29 Courtney Lemmons 1:50:50 Jeff Gill 2:01:25 Charles Cease 2:10:39 Leigh Ann Hardin 1:51:21 Dawn Moore 2:01:33 Jerry Glasgow 2:10:39 Katherine Chandler 1:53:02 Michael Dillinger 2:02:31 Joshua Williams 2:10:45 Christopher Neel 1:54:11 Chris Nighbor 2:03:03 Peggy Bakula 2:10:47 Christopher Hill 1:54:19 Darla Kendzor 2:03:26 Lauren Northcutt 2:10:48 Mark Ballard 1:54:23 Cynthia Velasquez 2:03:33 Joan Curran 1:54:38 Jim Schuff 2:03:44 See Half, on page 18

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Terry Cook 2:11:52 Stacey Beal 2:20:11 Karen Crane 2:33:58 Ermida Lapic 2:11:53 Elizabeth Lillard 2:20:11 Barbara Brockhaus 2:34:24 Carole Call 2:11:55 Coby Spiva 2:20:25 Stan Evans 2:34:24 Kenna Warren 2:12:03 Matt McCreary 2:20:27 Sandra Hanson 2:34:59 Desiree Mathews 2:12:07 Elizabeth Pickens 2:20:28 Julia Reza 2:34:59 Rogelio Campos 2:12:11 Brett Selby 2:21:08 Sara Lynch 2:35:01 Jerianne Davis 2:12:14 Rachel Williams 2:21:49 Texye Fernandes 2:35:13 Gayle Kabelitz 2:12:17 Jessica Elliott 2:22:20 Hillary Yetter 2:35:40 Joe Means 2:12:22 Debbie Stonecipher 2:22:35 Dewayne Finn 2:35:48 Laura Ketcherside 2:12:51 Will Bakula 2:22:36 Martha Finn 2:35:48 Michael Medrano 2:12:52 Ali Steele 2:22:41 Anna Gardner 2:35:51 Gail Belflower 2:13:16 Stephanie Sherwin 2:22:42 Jason Soper 2:35:53 Marcia Walker 2:13:19 John Bostwick 2:22:48 Lauren Manaugh 2:36:02 Courtney Robinson 2:13:23 Amanda Dietz 2:22:50 Marianne French 2:36:56 Candice Jernigan 2:13:30 Shamane Glover 2:23:11 Angela Mulliniks 2:37:05 Bryan Jones 2:13:35 Jeff Boyer 2:23:43 Belinda Eyestone 2:37:17 Lance Casey 2:14:03 William Hickman 2:24:11 Jannette Gamble 2:37:22 Chuck Mikkelson 2:14:04 Patrick Kelly 2:24:53 Sarah Scott 2:37:48 Tammy Crawford 2:14:06 Mark Humphreys 2:24:59 Lea Ann Painter 2:37:49 Andrea Cooper 2:14:52 Jaime Taylor 2:24:59 Dana Perkins 2:37:51 Linda Kessinger 2:15:04 Suzie Bostick 2:25:08 Lisa Montgomery 2:37:52 Kristen Maxey 2:15:06 Jennifer Jones 2:25:42 Whitney Puiggari 2:37:55 Kevin Miller 2:15:12 Dana Campbell 2:25:55 Beatriz Guzman 2:38:04 Tamara Fox 2:15:22 Darlette Harmon 2:25:55 Lori Hall 2:38:08 Yvonna Layne 2:15:36 Jaci Settje 2:26:51 Regina Miller 2:38:23 Courtenay Rinehart 2:15:48 Julia Ellis 2:27:20 Wendy Pitt 2:38:24 Gary Bates 2:16:02 Praveen Pratapaneni 2:27:26 Mindy Johnson 2:38:31 Hayley Harris 2:16:25 Larry Mathews 2:27:41 Peggy Marlar 2:38:35 Nathan Elliott 2:17:10 Jeanann Gaona 2:29:06 Liz Buschelman 2:39:13 Mike Womack 2:17:20 Randy Wilson 2:29:16 Ashley Jacobs 2:39:29 Rick Buschelman 2:17:30 Karen Carothers 2:29:22 Sherri Stalder 2:39:35 Richard Carothers 2:18:09 Stephanie McIlwraith 2:29:50 Misty Lynch 2:39:41 Kathy Waite 2:18:15 Sabrina Wedgeworth 2:29:59 Maureen Pridgeon 2:39:43 Karen Rosario 2:18:37 Rya Gouge 2:30:07 Sheila Nayfa 2:40:37 Cassie Henson 2:18:40 Jennifer Thompson 2:30:53 Matt Poppe 2:40:57 Daniel Hardin 2:18:50 Lindie Slater 2:31:30 Muthu Velan 2:41:15 Sarah Faw Faw 2:18:55 Tammy Alcorn 2:32:52 Mary McCormick 2:41:27 Spencer Frazier 2:19:00 Omi Gonzalez 2:33:02 Leah Manning 2:41:31 Larry Rubenstein 2:19:10 Shari Martin 2:33:20 Dennis Lehman 2:42:12 Sherri King 2:19:29 Stacy Spiva 2:33:22 Vi Le 2:42:19 Douglas Cunningham 2:19:31 Carson Spiva 2:33:23 Tiara Hudson 2:19:58 Cindy Stober 2:33:25 See Half, on page 19

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Becky Lofton 2:43:06 Jennifer McClintock 3:06:31 Angela Meier 3:50:11 Rafidah Molok 2:43:29 Jimmy Roblyer 3:06:41 Madonna Gallant 3:51:38 Julie Myers 2:43:49 Lorry Cates 3:07:16 David Gallant 3:51:39 Nicole Flow 2:44:05 Samuel Gonzalez 3:08:27 Kristin Miller 3:52:24 John Nelson 2:44:08 Esther Davison 3:08:28 Heather Jones 3:52:54 Ronda Little 2:45:53 Bart Byrns 3:08:43 Kellye Bates 4:04:39 John Daniels 2:46:08 Kyle Humphrey 3:08:57 Tom Bates 4:04:39 Veronica James 2:46:18 Amy Downs 3:09:30 Bobby Miley 4:09:57 Lorien Casey 2:46:38 Mitchell Fernandes 3:09:35 Bill Parsons 4:12:46 Jeff Giles 2:46:43 Jacqueline Sisson 3:09:51 Jeri Lunsford 4:16:56 Kristi Perkins 2:46:48 Alex Weddle 3:10:07 Natalie Pointer 4:34:31 Melissa Wright 2:46:48 Mary Perkins 3:10:19 Laura Ward 4:51:18 Cindy Terry 2:47:04 Brian Cook 3:10:28 Donnie Ryan 5:12:56 Jill Elsberry 2:47:55 Renee Curtis 3:11:07 Nicky Ryan 5:12:56 Kurt McDaniel 2:48:42 Felicia Robinson 3:11:41 Mary McDaniel 2:48:43 Tracie Simard 3:12:16 Oklahoma City Becky Faaborg 2:49:53 Beksy Kurian 3:12:58 Susan Green 2:50:15 Jaret Martin 3:13:48 Marathon By Kent F. Frates Barbara Kelly 2:50:17 Kyle Hubble 3:14:29 Lori Crawford 2:50:52 Glendena Robles 3:15:33 They lived and, Amy Elrod 2:50:53 Betty Bell 3:15:50 then, they died. Evelyn Rowland 2:51:02 Mariya Burdina 3:16:01 Kelly Walworth 2:51:20 Michelle Scott 3:16:48 She may have burned the toast Maegan Shaw 2:52:44 Daniel Robles 3:18:12 or, he forgot his lunch box Shawn Shaw 2:52:45 Dj Scott 3:19:22 or, heard a good joke on the Mindy Hole 2:53:12 Darcy Dawson 3:21:04 car radio, Amy Patton 2:53:23 Lyda McWilliams 3:21:08 until one twisted mind Philip Mowery 2:53:30 Cathy Wirsich 3:22:23 dealt out firey death Deborah Lanigan 2:54:18 Lizabeth Fogarty 3:25:21 against an enemy Elvin Lane 2:54:45 Judson Temple 3:25:31 too big to understand, Benny Meier 2:56:04 Sherri Lyon 3:25:52 Ric Williams 2:56:04 Jean Hatfield 3:27:48 and, pompous politicians speak Sandra Pace 2:56:18 Amy Hatfield 3:27:50 and, self righteous preachers Stephanie Wandick 2:58:05 Wanda Ross 3:28:03 preach Crystal Plummer 2:58:29 Kathryne Cates 3:29:43 and, many mothers weep and, we mourn with Stefani Oviedo 2:58:48 Brandy Tsonetokoy 3:31:02 20,000 running feet Mary Lujan 3:00:26 Randy Ramirez 3:31:12 at dawn Marlene Robinson 3:01:31 Marion Ramirez 3:31:14 against a pink streaked Lacey Norton 3:02:44 Takami Johnson 3:31:51 Oklahoma sky, Alena Croy 3:02:57 Stacy Reinert 3:33:37 Michelle Larsen 3:04:07 Kari Goines 3:38:20 and, the dead stay dead Jeff Lynch 3:05:23 Lee Ann Washburn 3:49:27 forever.

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