IN PASSING NEWSLETTER OF THE SECOND WIND RUNNING CLUB March/April 2010 Volume 27 Number 2
2009 Second Wind award winners from left to right: Dawn Carson, Jason Elliot, Becky Kasten, Jeff Kohmstedt, Janak Patel, Mike Halpin, Judy Tolliver, Marty Williams, Lucia Alzaga, Steven Yoder, and Stan Shobe. Photo by Beth Scheid.
10 Ways to Boost Second Wind In this issue: Mountain Goat and Buffalo Trace forms Mapping the Illinois Marathon RRCA News Second Wind 2009 Awards And much more! Second Wind Pizza Party Electronic-Only Option for the Newsletter
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New Members WELCOME TO THE CLUB!
David Artman Samantha Konsoer Paul Roub Urbana, IL Champaign, IL Champaign, IL
John Brockenbrough James Kurley Laura Voitik Champaign, IL Champaign, IL Urbana, IL
Randy Bukas Mei Lu Buck Walsh Olney, IL Champaign, IL Urbana, IL
Jennifer Butler Kris Murphy Mike Weber Champaign, IL Champaign, IL Champaign, IL
Christy Elamma Dana Williams Rebecca Young Bement, IL Savoy, IL Fairbury, IL
Kate Kemball Miles Ross Urbana, IL Champaign, IL
Allerton Park Gift Thank You
On February 2, 2010, Second thank generous donors like you, zation that contributes to this Wind Running Club presented a who do so much to support Illi- celebrated University shares in gift of $1,100 to the Friends of nois, I am reminded of the good its distinguished achievements. Allerton Park Fund. Sidney S. work that your philanthropy In an era when fiscal con- Micek, President of the Univer- engenders. straints allow public funding sity of Illinois Foundation, sent This support helps the U to cover only about a third of the following letter of thanks: of I rank among the premier the U of I’s budget – private Of all the responsibilities that universities internationally, support is increasingly signifi- occupy me at the University with renowned faculty and top cant to the University’s suc- of Illinois Foundation, there is students accomplishing teach- cess. Thank you for choosing one that always delights me: the ing, research and public service to nourish the excellence that is opportunity to say, “thank you.” that makes this a better world. Illinois. Each time I have occasion to And every person or organi-
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IN THIS ISSUE Upcoming Activities
6 President’s Corner John Bingham, a.k.a. “The 7 RRCA News Penguin,” will speak at the Champaign Public Library 8 Spotlight on Letitia Moffitt Thursday, March 25th 10 Second Wind Pizza Party at 7:00pm Robeson Pavilion Room 11 Speaker Series Coordinator A/B (large auditorium). John will 12 Beginning Women’s Running speak and then sign books furnished Group and sold by Borders.
13 High School Teams of 2009 Spring Fun Run at Meadowbrook 14 Ten Ways to Boost Second and Second Wind Pizza Party Wind Tuesday, April 6 16 Mapping the Marathon see page 10 18 2009 Second Wind Awards Celebration 20 Everyone Loves a Fat Ass Mountain Goat Hill Runs Saturday, April 17 27 S Race Results (free practice run on March 20) 29 Racing Ahead see page 33 30 Race Photos Buffalo Trace Trail Race 32 Buffalo Trace Trail Race Saturday, May 22 33 Mountain Goat Hill Runs see page 32 35 Second Wind Application
Please send corrections, comments, criticisms, or suggestions to Letitia Moffitt at Brown, Hobbs & McMurray Insurance [email protected]. • 118 South Race Street • P.O. Box 488 • Urbana, Illinois 61803 •
Paul B. Hobbs For changes in street address, telephone number, • (217) 367-4011 • Fax (217) 384-4346 • or e-mail address, please contact the Second Wind [email protected] database manager, Kim Nystrom at a division of & [email protected]. BH M When You Need More Than Just a Policy INC.
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Let’s welcome Letitia Moffitt as the new news- letter editor. Please send your newsletter articles to [email protected]. Letitia is replacing Jan Seeley. Jan served on the newsletter team for as long as I have been involved in the club, which is at least six years. I would like to extend a sin- cere thank you to Jan Seeley for all her time and effort into making our newsletter great. The club is supporting three races in March and April: the Earth, Wind and Fire 5K on March 13, the Safe Kids Safety Run on April 10, and the Run for the Roses on April 11. Melony Barrett will be coordinating volunteers for these events, was clear again. Needless to say, my treadmill so watch your email for volunteer requests. Even has seen a lot of use over the last three months. if you are participating in a race you could volun- It’s not too bad running on a treadmill. I pop in teer by helping out at race day registration. a good action movie and I’m entertained for the Mike Halpin is coordinating the Race Circuit entire run. As long as it keeps me fit over the this year. The next circuit races are the Earth, winter, I’ll be happy. For many club members, Wind, and Fire 5K and the Safety Run. Re- the official sign of spring is the first run back at member to renew your membership so you can Meadowbrook Park. On Tuesday, April 6 the fun participate in the circuit. No new participants run will start at 6:30 p.m. at Meadowbrook Park. will be added to the race circuit after March 31. After the group run, head over to Village Inn for Speaking of membership, you have the option of the pizza party. The pizza party will start at 7:30 ordering a red long-sleeve technical shirt with our p.m. The club will pay for pizza and soda. logo on the front when you renew your member- The beginning women’s running group will ship. The shirts are $15 and will be mailed to start on May 18 at Lake of the Woods Park in your home address. Mahomet. We will be doing our runs on the We’re in the midst of winter and I long for roads and the paved path in the park. Our goal spring. Snow still covers the ground and the tem- race is the Fisher Fair 5K on Saturday, July 10. peratures haven’t been above freezing in months. This group is for women with no running experi- I slipped on some ice in December while running ence who need a little bit of guidance and support my usual loop on the Mahomet bike path. After to start. Encourage your non-running women that fall, I decided to run inside until the bike path friends to join. The price to register March 1-31 is $35, and April 1-30 it is $40. The program can always use more mentors. You do not have to be a great runner to help out. You just need to show up with a watch, run with the group to an assigned work-out, and offer motivation, support, and advice. Let me know if you can help.
Happy running, Kelly Bails [email protected]
6 In Passing ● March/April 2010 ● secondwindrunningclub.org Second Wind RRCA News Compiled by Letitia Moffitt
Lakeland, Florida, is the host for the 52nd annual RRCA National Convention on April 21–25, 2010.
Registration Cost: $250.00 valid thru April 1, 2010. Convention registration includes shirt, workshops, meetings, Thursday evening reception, and one ticket to the Saturday night awards banquet. After April 1st, cost goes up to $300 per person. Shirt course around beautiful Lake Mirror, Lake sizes are based on availability for late registration. Morton, and Lake Hollingsworth and through the All Registrations must be received by April 16th. streets of downtown Lakeland. Please contact host for registration and cost after April 16, 2010. Optional Meal Package Cost: $100, which includes two luncheons and Hotels the Friday Night dinner. Save $15 by buying the All four of the convention hotels offer free meal package. Additional Awards Banquet dinner breakfast and free internet access for guests. The tickets are $60 each. onsite host hotel is The Hyatt Place, conveniently For more information, see http://www. located on the convention center property. It rrcaconvention.org/home.html. offers an outdoor swimming pool and is within a walking distance to the convention. The Historic Roads Scholar Grant Application is Open Terrace Hotel is Lakeland’s full-service, luxury Since 1996, the Road Runners Club of America hotel located off Lake Mirror, which is also the has awarded stipends through its Roads Scholar start and ending for the Race the Lakes 5k, 10k program to assist American post-collegiate road and 15k challenge. The Courtyard Marriott and runners who show great promise to develop into The Residence Inn are conveniently located in national and world class road running athletes. Lakeside Village, Lakeland’s outdoor shopping The Roads Scholar program has distributed over plaza complete with movie theater, fine dining, $300,000 to emerging American distance runners shopping retailers, book store, and ice cream shop. since the programs inception. Grants in the Lakeside Village is approximately 2 miles from amount of $5,000.00 per year have been awarded the convention. Bus service will be provided to to four to six athletes annually since the program’s and from all hotels throughout the convention. inception. The driving factor in the creation of this program was the goal of improving the state of Race long distance running in the United States. No convention is complete without a marquee The RRCA is now accepting applications for race to finish off the week. The Lakeland Runners our 2010-2011 Roads Scholar class. The deadline Club is proud to host the Race the Lakes 5k, 10k for applying is March 31. and 15k challenge. In addition, in 2010 The Race Go to http://www.rrca.org/programs/roads- the Lakes will also be the RRCA 5k National scholars/ for applications and more information, Championship. Race the Lakes is a spectacular or to learn how you can help support this important program.
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Club Member Spotlight on... Letitia Moffitt
Q: When and why did you start running? A: I started running three and a half years ago, when I first moved to this area and discovered how flat it is. Well, that’s not the only reason; some of my colleagues from work were running the 2006 Mahomet “Run for the Library” 5K up at Lake of the Woods and invited me along. I finished last out of my group in something like 32 minutes. Right then and there I had one of those fist-shaking-at-the-heavens moments where I vowed I would get in shape. Two years later I ran that same race and finished second in my AG at just about 24 minutes. Those powdered pancakes sure tasted great.
Q: How long have you lived in the area? A: I moved to Champaign in June 2009; before that I lived fifty miles down the road in Charles- ton. Before that, upstate New York. Before that, New York City. Before that, Berkeley. Before that, Honolulu. Letitia Moffitt at the Langley Half Marathon on Q: When and why did you join Second Wind? Whidby Island in Washington State in July 2009. A: I joined Second Wind in January 2009 as part of my participation in the Half Marathon training program. I wanted to set a new running goal for A: I plan to run my first (and second) marathons myself, and the Illinois Half Marathon seemed to this year. First will be Illinois, second (if the first fit that bill perfectly. doesn’t kill me) will be Chicago.
Q: What is your occupation? Q: What is your favorite local race? A: I’m an English professor at Eastern Illinois A: My favorite local race is the Illinois Half and University; I specialize in creative writing. Full Marathon, because it will represent my first in each of these categories. My favorite race Q: How often do you run? of all time so far has to be the Barcelona New A: Four times a week, with a long run on week- Year’s Eve 10K. I decided to do this on a whim ends. two years ago. It’s in Barcelona, and it’s on New Year’s Eve—need I say more? Q: Have you done any marathons, triathalons. ultramartahons etc.? Continued on page 9
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Continued from page 8 sports, and I do a lot of reading and writing, but that’s part of my job, though I’d do it anyway Q: Where and when are we most likely to see you even if they weren’t giving me those massive pay- running? checks (sarcasm alert). A: I love Meadowbrook Park and Lake of the Woods, and I also try to do the Tuesday evening Q: What are your running goals for the next 12 runs with Second Wind as much as possible. I months? have terrible night vision, though, as well as a A: Two marathons, a PR for the half marathon terrible fear of slipping and falling (ask me about (I’m at 1:53 so far), a PR for a 10K (51 so far) my teeth sometime), so I prefer running in non-icy and that cursed 7:30 mile/minute for a 5K. And weather in the daytime, especially the morning. maybe another international race somewhere if I can afford it. Q: If you could only read one other periodical other than “In Passing”, what would it be? Q: You recently took over as lead editor for the A: The New Yorker. Does that sound pretentious? Second Wind newsletter, is there any truth to the Full disclosure: I mostly only read the cartoons. rumor that this somehow involved losing an arm wrestling match with Jan Seeley? Q: What other interests, hobbies, and pastimes A: Uh, I won that match, thank you very much, do your have? and my prize is I get to be the editor. That’s my A: I love to cook (especially Italian food) and story and I’m sticking to it. I love to travel; I also like movies, music, and
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Bring Your Family
The Start of Second Wind’s 27th Year of Outdoor Fun Runs FUN RUN & PIZZA PARTY TUESDAY, APRIL 6
FUN RUN: 6:30 p.m. The club will pay for ALL pizza Meadowbrook Park, Urbana Corner of Windsor & Race. Meet at and non-alcoholic drinks parking lot/playground area on for you AND your family. Windsor Rd. PIZZA PARTY: 7:30 p.m. Village Inn Pizza, Champaign Southwest Corner of Springfield & Mattis
10 In Passing ● March/April 2010 ● secondwindrunningclub.org Second Wind Speaker Series Coordinator Needed
The club is in need of someone to coordinate weeks prior to event. Send a reminder email the the Speaker Series. You can organize one to three week before the event. events over the summer months. A full descrip- 6. Call location 3-7 days prior to event to confirm tion of the responsibilities is listed below. Please reservation. contact Kelly Bails (840-8082 or prez@secondwin- drunningclub.org) if you have any questions or are 7. On event night: interested in volunteering. • Arrive 15-20 minutes early to make sure the room is set up. Description: Organize one to three guests/organi- • Greet speaker and guests. zations to speak to club members on running/fit- ness related topics. • Introduce speaker no later than 7:00 p.m. • Tally of the number of attendees. 1. Contact the speaker (the board will give you • Take photos for newsletter (optional). a person to contact or you can pick your own • Pay for the speaker’s dinner and send speaker). receipt to Treasurer for reimbursement. 2. Set a date. These events are usually held on a 8. After event: Monday at 6:30 p.m. in June through Septem- ber. • Mail a thank-you to speaker. 3. Select a location and make a reservation. Pick • Write a summary for newsletter. a location that has a room that will seat 20-50 Other notes: people. Previous locations: Fiesta Cafe, El • Google Group has both members and non- Torro, and Jupiters. Some locations will offer a members, so a better option would be setting limited menu. up an evite. Obtain the email list of current 4. Create a flyer and send to newsletter and web- members from database coordinator Kim Nys- master. See website for examples. http://www. trom [email protected]. With an secondwindrunningclub.org/SpeakerSeries.htm evite you can require RSVPs. • Deadline April 15 for a June or July event. • The previous events had members pay for their • Deadline June 15 for an August or Sep- meal at the event. You could select a loca- tember event. tion that includes a buffet or meal for a pre-set price. Money would need to be collected by 5. Send an email to the SWRC Google Group de- mail or at the door. RSVP would be required. tailing the date, time, and location at least three
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In Passing ● March/April 2010 ● secondwindrunningclub.org 11 IN PASSING Second Wind Running Club 2010 http://www.secondwindrunningclub.org Beginning Women’s Running Group
6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 18-July 6 at Lake of the Woods Park, Mahomet, IL
The Beginning Women’s Running program is for women of all ages who want to incorpo- rate running into their lives. The goal of these balanced, progressive sessions is to de- velop a basic running program for women who are completely new to running, enabling participants to complete the Fisher Fair 5K (3.1 miles) on July 10. Race participation is not required.
This program includes group runs with experienced runners on hand to provide guidance and instruction for individual training. Guest speakers may address topics such as run- ning form, clothing and nutrition, and all participants will receive a training program, infor- mation packet, performance shirt, and membership in Second Wind Running Club.
Participants should be able to walk briskly for 30 minutes 3-4 times per week before enrolling in this program. If you can already run for 1.5 miles (or more), this program is not for you.
Program Cost (pre-registration is required)
$30 Early Bird through February 28 $35 starting March 1 $40 starting April 1 $45 starting May 1 $50 May 2 through May 7 No registrations accepted after May 7. Registration is limited to 50 participants.
www.signmeup.com/67882
Contact Kelly Bails at [email protected] if you have questions.
12 In Passing ● March/April 2010 ● secondwindrunningclub.org Second Wind High School Teams of 2009 by Joe Bails
Second Wind Running Club ond by just 2 points in section- of each other. This was a team continued with its high school als. They competed with some loaded with experience, with program this year by recognizing of the best teams in the state in three seniors and two juniors Champaign County’s top boys many of their meets. They will who scored regularly for the and girls track and cross country lose several key members of their team. They should still be tough teams, and providing a donation team, but they do have a very next year as they also had a of $200 to each winning pro- talented group of underclassmen sophomore and freshman in that gram, along with a plaque. The that they will count on in the next pack. They won their regional board nominates and votes on few years. The St. Joe girls were meet and advanced to the state the winning teams at the end of also represented very well at the meet when they tied for the last each season. If possible, a board state meet this year. They sent six spot, at sectionals, with Centen- member will attend the high individuals and four relay teams nial. The Uni boys followed up school award banquet to present to the state meet and came home their fourth place at state last the award. Coaches and athletes with one individual and two year with a ninth place this year are invited to SWRC’s January relay team medalists. They had a with their top five runners finish- awards celebration to be recog- tremendous and dominant season ing within a minute of each other. nized by the club. and placed first in 90% of their They repeated as regional cham- Our track and field team meets, including sectionals. They pions and finished third in what awardees were the Mahomet- will return almost their entire ros- was deemed one of the toughest Seymour Bulldogs and the St. ter for 2010 and should, again, be 1A sectionals this year, with five Joseph-Ogden Lady Spartans. the area team to beat in Class A. of the top 15 teams in the state. The Mahomet-Seymour boys They each received their plaques They do lose three of their top were represented well at the state and donations this summer. seven but they should still be a meet, sending four individuals The cross country team strong team in 2010. Both teams and one relay team. Three indi- awardees were the Urbana High were represented at the SWRC viduals and their relay team were girls and the Uni High boys. The awards celebration and received medalists. They were tough all Urbana girls finished 12th in the their plaque and $200 donation to season long, winning all but two state meet and had four of their their respective programs. of their meets and placing sec- girls finish within 25 seconds
Photos by Beth Scheid
Urbana High School girls’ cross country team University High School boys’ cross country team
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It’s the beginning of the year, 8. Write an article for the 3. Introduce yourself to a new when most of us renew our newsletter. Having a vibrant member at a run. We all Second Wind membership. As newsletter sets us apart from know what it is like to be the the SWRC membership coor- other groups in the commu- new kid on the block. By dinator, I’d like to thank you nity. introducing yourself, you’re all for your commitment to the showing this runner what club. Your dedication, stamina, 7. Purchase a SWRC tech the club is about: the shared and great camaraderie always get t-shirt. It’s bright and bold. experience of running. me through our fun runs, speed Wear it with pride! SWRC workouts, and half marathon t-shirts are a great way of 2. Leave out some SWRC training. showcasing the club in town Tri-fold brochures at your With that in mind, I’d like and on the road. workplace, gym, dentist’s office, etc. Send me an to ask you to help me spread 6. Renew as a family, not just the good word about SWRC to email (jkohmstedt@gmail. as an individual. If you com), and I can get a stack of people in our community. Here don’t already include your is a top ten list of things you can brochures for you to leave at family in your membership, places you frequent. This is do to help get the word out about ask your spouse, significant the club. a great way to get the word other, or children to join you out about the club. for a club run. Make running 10. Become involved in the a family affair. 1. Bring a friend to a fun run. club. There is no better way Spring is right around the to spread the word of the 5. Mentor a new runner. The corner, and the prime time club than your involvement Beginning Women’s Run- for running outside is not in the club. Want to know ning Group begins May 18th. far off. Ask a friend to join what you can do? Ask any New runners could really you for one of our fun runs club board member. benefit from the experience at the Armory or at Meadow- you’ve gained as a runner 9. Volunteer at races. There brook (when we start running and learn more about the there in the spring). The are races coming up where club. you are needed, such as the best promotion of the club is Clinton Ultra and Buffalo 4. Become a fan of the club on word of mouth, so your word Trace Trail Run. Your help Facebook. Show others you is golden. You are the club’s will earn you Build a Better like the club, then tell them best asset in terms of mem- Second Wind points, but it about why you chose to join ber retention! will also show the commu- in the first place. nity that SWRC is active.
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The American Cancer Society’s endurance event program
What is DetermiNation? What is expected of DetermiNation members? DetermiNation is the American Cancer Society’s nation of athletes Upon joining DetermiNation, each athlete commits to raising determined to end cancer. This powerful and inspiring movement money to support the fight against cancer. The American Cancer saves lives by enabling athletes to dedicate their training and Society has created a modest fundraising goal for participants for participation in marathons, triathlons, cycling, and other endurance each race to allow athletes to have a meaningful impact on this events to a lifesaving effort to fight a disease that has already taken fight. The Society works to keep program costs low and ensure too many lives. Over the years, thousands of athletes have had an every dollar participants raise is spent wisely. Whether athletes experience of a lifetime while raising millions for the fight against have fundraising experience or are brand new to the idea, the all types of cancer. With every step taken and every mile conquered, Society supports DetermiNation athletes with resources, tips, and these determined athletes are helping create a world with less suggestions that will help them successfully engage friends, family, cancer and more birthdays. and coworkers in their efforts.
The American Cancer Society endurance event program (formerly How does DetermiNation help save lives? known as Charity Runner®) began in Chicago in 1996 with the Chicago Marathon. The program expanded nationwide in 2007, With support from members of DetermiNation, the American and now has race partners across the country. Cancer Society saves lives every day by helping people stay well by taking steps to prevent cancer or detect it early, helping people get well with hands-on support and services for patients and loved What are the benefits of joining DetermiNation? ones, finding cures through groundbreaking research, and fighting By helping support the fight against cancer, DetermiNation back by rallying communities and working with legislators to pass members receive the following benefits*: laws that defeat cancer. -Free team training to help achieve race goals For more information, contact: -Invitations to social events -Race-weekend VIP amenities, which may include access to an Lesa Brandt American Cancer Society tent, gear check, private changing 217-356-9076 areas, facilities, masseuses, cheer teams, and more [email protected] -Exclusive American Cancer Society DetermiNation racing shirt www.acsDetermiNation.org -Personal fundraising Web site -Recognition for fundraising success -Opportunity to participate in honor or in memory of loved ones and wear special ribbons to recognize them -Mentor support and e-newsletters with important race information, inspiration, and training tips -Discount at Body 'n Sole -50% of Marathon Membership at Refinery
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In Passing ● March/April 2010 ● secondwindrunningclub.org 15 IN PASSING Mapping the Marathon
by Don Luman and Jane Domier
As part of the inaugural 2009 Il- (GPS), and remote sensing were hypsography (elevation), structures linois Marathon race event, we were combined to bring a high-tech com- (schools, residences, commercial, contacted in March 2008 and asked ponent to the overall course planning and other buildings), and aerial to assist with the course planning process. Published both online and in photography. Much of this informa- effort. Mike Lindemann, co-owner print format, the official 2009 Illinois tion was readily available from the of Body N’ Sole Sports and long- Marathon map was widely seen and Champaign County GIS Consortium, time supporter of running events in used, and the 2010 marathon maps and CCGIS provided the datasets to Champaign-Urbana, was selected to are available online at the Illinois the Illinois Marathon as a contribu- head the marathon course develop- Marathon website http://www.illino- tion. Figure 1 shows the high-reso- ment. The local committee was also ismarathon.com. This story focuses lution nature of some of these data aware of the mapping expertise at on some of the behind-the-scenes for a small area adjacent to the U of the Illinois State Geological Survey activities and procedures utilized to I Memorial Stadium, the finish line (ISGS), and we collectively decided map the Illinois Marathon. location for the Illinois Marathon. to implement a mix of traditional A fundamental element in the pro- By the time we first met with and digital technologies to develop cess was to acquire spatial datasets Mike in the early spring of 2008, he the preliminary routes for the mara- in a digital, GIS format which would had already developed a preliminary thon, half marathon, and 5K courses. serve as the mapping base, including marathon course, in large part by Digital mapping techniques involv- such feature layers as transporta- joining historical courses that have ing geographic information systems tion (streets and roadways), parks, been used for other running events (GIS), global positioning systems hydrography (streams, ponds), in Champaign-Urban, such as the 5K/10K Christie Clinic “Run For The Health of It” held during the past 25 years. Using street descrip- tions, the route was digitized onto the base map data using specialized GIS mapping software. Once the course was in digital form, a key ad- vantage of a GIS mapping system as compared to drawing on paper maps, computing the course length with a car odometer, or using a measuring wheel is that exact distances can be easily calculated, mile marker loca- tions automatically determined (fig. 1), and any changes to the route can be quickly updated. Prior to measur- ing the marathon course route on the ground, we used the GIS mapping system to test a number of scenarios, thus saving considerable time and expense later during the final course Figure 1. CCGIS digital aerial photography base map showing a portion of the certification procedure. GIS digitized 2010 marathon (blue) and 5K (orange) courses. Note labeled mile markers 26 and 3 for the marathon and 5K courses.
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By late August, the preliminary marathon course mapping had been finalized, and it was decided to make the first detailed ground measurement of the route. Because the finish line was already known to be the 50-yard hash mark inside Memorial Stadium (fig. 1), the GIS analysis determined the start location as south of the I-Hotel along First Street almost directly across from the SAIC Building, and this was used as the beginning for the ground measurement. The traditional method used to measure long road courses employs a Jones/Riegel Counter device, which is affixed to the front wheel axel of a bicycle (fig. 2). The USA Track & Field is the governing agency for long-distance running, and USATF established procedures Figure 3 Mike Lindemann and Jane Domier beginning the first detailed ground must be followed in order to acquire measurement of the marathon course in August 2008 at the start location official course certification. A determined by the GIS analysis. The lead bike is equipped with a Jones/Riegel brief description of this process as Counter on the front wheel axle as shown in figure 2, and the following bike is copied from the USATF Course carrying the GPS survey system shown in figure 4. Measurement and Certification though there are many ways to counter. com). The basic method Procedures manual is as follows measure a course, experience of measurement is to compare (http://www.usatf.org/events/courses/ has shown that the calibrated the number of revolutions of the certification/manual): bicycle method is superior to bicycle wheel needed to cover “Certification of road race all others because of the speed the course with the number of courses in the United States is and accuracy with which it revolutions needed to cover a done under the auspices of the can be performed. Automo- standard calibration course.” USATF Road Running Techni- bile odometers, aerial survey The Jones/Riegel (JR) Counter cal Council (RRTC).” ... “Al- maps, and electronic distance is a mechanical read-out device meters (EDM) are not suitable and no digital record of the course for measuring road courses for measurement is created; therefore certification. Historically, several the rider/operator must make careful kinds of bicycle wheel revolu- handwritten notes, stopping at each tion counters have been used in mile to record the location and JR the calibrated bicycle method. Counter readout. In order to digitally Currently, the standard counter capture the path of the course during used for this purpose is the Jones the ground measurement, a second Counter, a mechanical device bicycle was specially equipped with invented by Alan Jones in 1971 a high-accuracy GPS system which and later enhanced by Paul Oerth followed directly behind the lead and by Tom and Pete Riegel. The bicycle with the JR Counter (fig. 3). Figure 2 Close-up of a Jones/Riegel latest version is called the Jones This was accomplished using a Leica Counter attached to bicycle front Counter model JR (www. jones- Continued on page 22 wheel axle.
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By Kelly Bails
The awards celebration on Marla Luckey program was implemented several January 22 was attended by • Male 20-29: Mike Powell, years ago as a way for the club to approximately 100 members and Nicholas Maag, and Adam Lan- thank members for all their hard guests. Pizza, wraps, fruit and genfeld work. The program is designed vegetables were provided by • Female 30-39: Kristy Powell, to recognize and reward volunteer Creative Catering and members Ellen Erhardt, and Lorrie Pear- participation in club activities. Such brought wonderful desserts and side son participation is the life blood of dishes. New and returning board • Male 30-39: Ben Newell, Jeff the club. To be considered for an members and club officers were Kohmstedt, and Rob Raguet- award, members must volunteer at introduced. Awards were presented Schofield a club sponsored race or write an in the following categories and the • Female 40-49: Dawn Carson, article for the newsletter, and obtain evening ended with socializing. I Jodi Heckel, Letitia Moffitt, and a minimum number of points by would consider this event a success Babette Hiles participating in events such as fun and would like to thank Joe Bails • Male 40-49: Ken Welle, Randy runs, speed workouts, women’s for organizing this celebration. Stearns, and Jeff Fago running group, or marathon training • Female 50-59: Que Broadnax, runs. All points were recorded by Race Circuit Jane Domier, and Julie Mills board members or coordinators. The top three winners in each • Male 50-59: Mike Ingrum, Bill • 300-390 points. This category age group of the race circuit were Jones, Dave Sloop, and Don of winners received a Second recognized and awarded stocking Frichtl Wind drink coaster (better caps. • Female 60 and over: Bonnie awards are promised for next • Female 19 and under: Brittany McElwee, Lynn Troost and Carol year!): Chris Korose, Brianna Scheid, Teresa Welle, and Julia Miles Hajek, Marla Dewhirst, Bill Welle • Male 60 and over: Janak Patel, Thornhill, Jane Domier, Jake • Male 19 and under: Eric Simp- Robert Pool, Stan Shobe, and Ivey, and Chris Byron. son, Nathan Smith, and Jake Norm Schutt • 400-490 points. This category Seeley of winners received a Second • Female 20-29: Lindsay Build a Better Second Wind Wind membership shirt: Joe Spangler, Emily Edwards, and The Build a Better Second Wind Seeley, Judy Tolliver, Brittany
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Scheid, Don Frichtl, Janak Patel, and a general great guy.” He is in Buffalo Trace in 42:11 and and Seth Chiles. incredibly fast for someone who has the Fisher Fair 5K in 22:26. He • 500-590 points. This category of never run before this year. He ran ran the Twin Cities marathon in winners received a Second Wind the Charleston Midwinter Classic Minneapolis in October in 3:53:28 running vest: John North, Nancy 10K in 50:44 and finished second and two weeks later he joined the McCarty, Tony Suttle, Beth in his age group, the Illinois Half club on the bus trip and completed Scheid, Bonnie McElwee, and Marathon in 1:45:31, Buffalo Trace the Indianapolis Half Marathon in Ben Newell. 5 Mile in 39:13, St. Joseph 5K in 1:41:11. This runner volunteered • 600+ points. This category of 20:32, Mahomet Half Marathon in at the Freedom 5K, Fitness Frenzy winners received a Second Wind 1:39:16, Arcola Broomcorn 10K in and Quad days. He has taken on a fleece running jacket: Jan Seeley, 42:39 (3AG), Camargo 5K in 20:29 leadership role in the club by being Melony Barrett, Jen Burton, for second overall, Tanger 5K in a pace leader, avid volunteer, and Lucia Alzaga, Bill Dey, Jeff 20:35 (3AG) and the Allerton Trail board member. The new runner Kohmstedt, Mike Halpin, Kelly Run in 38:19. He is also a regular of the year award went to Mike Bails, Joe Bails, and Brian Kuhn. at the Tuesday fun runs, driving Halpin. all the way from Arthur. The new High School Track and Cross runner of the year award went to Most Improved Female Runner of Country Steven Yoder. the Year The Urbana High School The second award goes to It has been reported that this Girls Cross Country team and the someone new to the club. This runner put in a lot of effort into University High School Boys Cross runner has always been an athlete. her training and she is happy with Country team were recognized and He did cross country and volleyball her results. In 2008, she ran the a $200 donation was made to each in high school and college. After Women’s Fitness 5K in 24:06 (7:45 program. college, he ran a few 5Ks. While pace) and Allerton in 50:22. This living in Minneapolis for a law year she ran the Freedom 5K in New Runner of the Year school internship (without his 23:30 for second in her age group. This award has been given to two wife), he decided to run the 2008 She also ran Allerton in 45:33 different types of runners: someone Indianapolis marathon without a (2AG) and 5 minutes faster than who is new to running or someone real training program or training in 2008. She had a strong finish who is new to the area and to our group. He ran that marathon in in November with Rattlesnake 5K club. 4:03:43. In 2009, he joined Second in 22:50 (1AG) and Mahomet Run The first award went to a new Wind’s marathon training program for the Library 5K in 22:53 or 7:23 runner. This individual is described and finished the Illinois Marathon pace (2AG). I know of at least one as “friendly with everyone he meets in 3:58:22. He also participated Continued on page 25
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On January 10, in subzero alongside a creek. There are fields, temperatures, three Second Wind- woods, and rolling hills, and an up- ers and I joined 70 others to run close-and-personal herd of cows. the McNabb Fat Ass 50K on a The run starts with a one-mile middle-of-nowhere course nestled warm-up followed by a five-mile in the cornfields about an hour out-and-back that you repeat, for north of Bloomington. A Fat Ass in 11, 21, or the full 31 miles. The general, and this race in particular, narrow road is paved but primarily Judy Tolliver epitomizes the spirit of running run on packed snow. Most partici- aptly named warm-up mile. for its own sake in the company of pants were ultrarunners from the Utrarunner Bob Rehn has been other like-minded souls. That the Midwest, many of them repeat- Race Director (RD) of the McNabb scenery was beautiful, the people ers. Home base was a junior high Fat Ass for 14 years. What prompt- were cheerful and supportive, and school, where we could take hot ed him start the Illinois Version the aid stations excellent was icing showers in the locker rooms and Recover from the Holidays Fat on the cake. On snowy roads in enjoy free pizza in the gym after- Ass 50 (McNabb’s official name) subzero temperatures, the race cer- wards. There were well-stocked aid was an article about Fat Asses in tainly lived up to its motto: “Many stations at the start, halfway point, UltraRunner magazine. What has are cold, but few are frozen.” and turnaround, where volunteers kept him going is seeing people What is a Fat Ass, you may did an amazing job keeping the return year after year—people like ask? A Fat Ass is a no-frills, long- water and Gatorade from freezing. Bill Dey, who has run McNabb distance, fun run, traditionally held How fun it was to munch fresh for the past six years. Bill does after the winter holidays—the idea cantaloupe in the snow! not normally run long distances being to work off holiday gluttony. Running in cold weather pres- on roads, but he makes an excep- Its universal slogan is “No Fees, ents a clothing puzzle. Layers are tion for McNabb. “It seems okay No Awards, No Aid, No Wimps,” key, and people wore lots of them. because of the very rural setting,” its original logo is a pink pig, and Because so many faces were cov- he explained. “I enjoy the fact it is about the only thing guaranteed is ered, the pizza party was a series of an out and back course, and you the existence of a course to run. revelations. I ran in warm-up pants see every other runner no matter The first Fat Ass was held in over wicking long-underwear and a how fast or slow they are, five or 1979 when Joe Oaks started the wind-proof shell over a light fleece six times on the course. I’ve run Recover from the Holidays Fat top plus wool mittens, topped with other ultramarathons where I might Ass 50, an informal 50-miler for a neck gaiter, headband and hat, go an hour or more without seeing low-maintenance runners along the bottomed with Smartwool socks another runner. This event is much shoulder of Highway 1 in northern and trail shoes. Signing in at the more social.” California. Word spread, and Fat start, my fingers were so frozen “The thing about the Fat Ass,” Asses began to sprout up all over I could barely write. Recording said Bob, “is there’s no pressure. the world. There are now at least my finishing time with mittens off It’s not a race unless you want it to 40, including a couple in our own (4 hours later after 21 miles) the be. You get to run long with other backyard: The Riddle Run and the weather felt downright balmy. Cold tough-minded runners, on what Kennekuk Fat Ass. undoubtedly stressed my body but I think is a beautiful course, and The McNabb course is on scenic didn’t cause me discomfort during completing it gives you a great country back roads, much of it the entire run once I finished the sense of satisfaction and accom-
20 In Passing ● March/April 2010 ● secondwindrunningclub.org Second Wind plishment. I’m just happy to be a The origin of the Riddle Run is morphed the Weekend-Before- part of a run, where on a cold Janu- typical of Fat Asses. RD Jeff Riddle Fat-Tuesday Run and Party into ary day, people will drive miles to heard about the concept, liked it, a Fat Ass run. Offered were four run 31 miles out in the middle of and kicked off the First Annual Ma- distances, in increments of 7.1-mile nowhere and have a smile on their homet Trail 12-mile Run and Ad- loops around Lake Mingo, rang- face the whole way,” he said. vanced 28-mile Fun Run in 1982. ing from the Fat Ass (four loops) One of those smiling was Fat Jeff wanted his run to be about to the Large (three), Average (two), Ass newbie Andrea Stack. Andrea and for people who loved to run, and Small (one) Asses. Last year, decided run McNabb because oth- regardless of their natural ability, the Baby Ass was introduced on ers were and she had never run in so he chose this quote from G.K. the 3.29-mile Howl course. “We that part of the state. “I thought Chesterton as the race’s motto: “A make sure to tell everyone this is it was really great how all of the man must love a thing very much if not a race and sometimes make runners cheered all of the other he not only practices it without any fun of some who try to race the runners on,” she said. “It was so hope of fame and money, but even Asses,” he said. “It is a day of fun, much fun and encouraging. It made practices it without any hope of do- friendship, eating and maybe a you feel like you could run farther ing it well.” After several years, the few brewskis. What is memorable than what would otherwise be pos- race became simply known as the about KRR’s Fat Ass is many of the sible. I would never run that far all Riddle Run. participants party while they run or by myself!” The 21 miles she ran In that first year, five of 12 walk. We have special pig prizes, was her longest to date. Lindsey finished the 12 miles, and only one music, Deb’s famous Hot Italian Spangler concurred. “It sounded finished the full 28, in trying condi- Sausage, plus everyone brings food like fun,” she said. “Something tions replete with deep snowdrifts to share.” Deb, Marc’s wife, is RD different, plus I like to meet new deposited by a blizzard. That morn- this year. people.” It helped to have someone ing, Jeff grabbed some leftover cup- Ultimately, it’s the people who reach out and ask all of us to come cakes his wife Debbie had baked make a great Fat Ass. It’s a fun, along. This makes a strong case for to bring with him, which began a no-pressure way to run a chosen being in a running club. Sometimes tradition that continues to this day: distance, whether it’s your first ultra a little nudge is all it takes. every finisher of the Riddle Run or something shorter. So when the Closer to home, the Kennekuk receives a homemade cupcake. The temperatures plummet, run a Fat Road Runners has its own Fat Ass, first 28-mile winner was none other Ass—you won’t regret it. At the and our local Fat Ass is the Riddle than Jeff. “I just kept walking in the very least, you’ll work off some of Run. snow,” he recalled, “so I won my the holiday tonnage and make some The Riddle Run, held at the own race. No one was at the fin- new friends. Buffalo Trace course at Lake of the ish, and I never expected anyone to Woods in Mahomet, often coin- be.” All runs have their moments, cides with the coldest part of the and a classic Riddle Run moment year. Last time a record 125 ran the occurred in 2006 when Mark Daley four-mile loops of trail on a chilly arranged to have a local radio sta- day made challenging by a layer tion play the national anthem for of snow that refused to pack down. the start. During the song, a flock of The “winners” (of the complete geese performed a perfect flyover, 28-mile ultra distance) got traveling on cue, airplane-style! trophies: a stuffed Buffalo (female) Like Jeff, Kennekuk Fat Ass and roll of toilet paper (male). If RD Marc Reddy learned about you don’t finish the 28 miles, you the proliferation of Fat Asses and are a DNF, and whining results in a wanted to create a race to ap- Andrea Stack and Lindsay Spangler DQ. peal to runners of all levels, so he
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Nearly 10,000 GPS points with cation of the marathon course was a ground spacing of ten feet and a scheduled for October 2009. Mr. Jay locational accuracy within a few Wight, who is qualified to perform inches were collected along the 26.2 USATF certification (he is respon- mile marathon route. When plot- sible for certification of the Chicago ted using the GIS mapping system, Marathon) was hired to conduct this provided us the first truly ac- the certification procedures for the curate trace of the marathon course. Illinois Marathon. Since all three Figure 5 shows the path of the GPS courses (marathon, half marathon, bike survey at the north entrance and 5K) had the same finish line to Meadowbrook Park, near mile location, Jay stated that the certifica- marker 6 for the 2009 Illinois Mara- tion ride using the bike-mounted JR thon. Counter would go in reverse direc- The distance measures and mile tion, starting at the finish line and marker locations as determined from progressing around the course in the JR Counter and GPS survey order to establish the separate start data established the marathon start locations for the marathon and half location approximately 300 feet marathon (the 5K course was not further south of the GIS calculated certified). Below is a portion of the start location. This small difference detailed description from the USATF between the JR Counter/GPS and certification documents for the 2009 GIS measurements was considered Illinois Marathon course: nominal given the 26.2 mile length of the marathon course. These data List of Intermediate Measured were then used in the GIS mapping Points as measured by Jay Figure 4. GPS base station being system to create a final version of the Wight and Mike Lindemann setup over 1st order “Illinois” bench- preliminary marathon course. With mark (a), and bike-mounted Leica this completed, the official certifi- START: W edge first Street, S 1200 series GPS RTK mobile system of entrance to iHotel, 116.8’ with rear-mounted antenna (b). SE of fire hydrant north of blocked driveway across Continued from page 17 street. 1200 series GPS Real Time Kine- 1 MILE: E edge First Street, matic (RTK) system loaned from 25.5’ N of streetlight pole in the University of Illinois Geology front of 906.3 Department for this project. The base 2 MILE: W edge Matthews N station, a GPS receiver situated at an of main entrance to “CHEM- accurately known location, was setup ISTRY” building, 159’ N of over the 1st order National Geodetic fire hydrant at S end of that Survey benchmark on the University building. of Illinois campus, thus implement- 3 MILE: S edge Pennsylvania, ing the RTK capability for transmis- 2’ W of fire hydrant across sion of atmospheric corrections from Figure 5. GPS survey points plot- street from 702. the base station to the bike-mounted ted on GIS-based aerial photography 5 KILOMETER: S edge Penn- mobile receiver (figs 4.a-4.b). This showing an area along the Meadow- sylvania, in front of 509, 39’ ensured increased location precision brook walkway near mile marker 6 of E of streetlight pole between and accuracy for the long distance the 2009 marathon course. Note the 509 and 511. and duration of the ground measure- loss of points near the park entrance ment survey. due to interference by a tree canopy.
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Marathon, and once again the GIS duced to assist in strategic planning mapping system was used to test out of the Illinois Marathon event; for different course scenarios. Because example, deployment of law enforce- of the changes, Jay was again hired ment officers, bike patrol, medical to re-certify the marathon and half and hydration stations, entertain- marathon courses, which was con- ment, and placement of volunteers ducted in September 2009. The along the three courses (fig. 7 below course certification placed the start and 8 on page 24). location at the intersection of First Note: The past two years work- Street and St. Mary’s Road, ap- ing with the Illinois Marathon has proximately 700 feet north of the provided the authors, both mapping 2009 marathon start location (fig. professionals who regularly par- 6). Once the certification procedures ticipate in running events, a unique Figure 6. Survey magnetic nail (note were completed, the final version of insight and appreciation for the MAG imprinted on head) secured the 2010 Illinois Marathon map was significant level of effort that goes into the asphalt at the intersec- produced and placed online. In addi- into developing a marathon distance tion of First Street and St. Mary’s tion to the online version of the map course. Now it’s hard to pass by a Road marking the official start designed for the race participants, mile marker without remembering point of the 2010 Illinois Marathon. special purpose maps are being pro- how it came to be there.
The certification procedure moved the official start location approxi- mately 750 feet north of the start location determined by the ground measurement conducted in August. The difference is probably attribut- able to several factors: the August ground measurement began from the start location, the reverse of the October certification measurement; the manner in which the tangents were cut at the numerous right-angle corners; differences in the actual paths along the 26.2 mile course, etc. The USATF states in their Course Measurement and Certification Procedures manual that among other methods, “aerial survey maps” are not deemed suitable for measuring courses for certification. Our experi- ence over the past two years with measuring and mapping the Illinois Marathon courses is that GIS, GPS, and the JR Counter all provide reliable measurements. However, simply put, they are different meth- odologies. Figure 7. Portion of a special purpose Illinois Marathon map used for plan- Numerous changes to the course ning deployment zones along the marathon courses of law enforcement officers were made for the 2010 Illinois representing differing jurisdictions.
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removed for the purpose of using it in an Illinois Marathon notification mailer to all residents living along the course. for the purpose of using it in an Illinois Marathon notification mailer to all removed Figure 8.
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Continued from page 19 he ran McNaughton 50-mile in very help over the years. This person is high school girl who is envious of muddy conditions to finish third in our club treasurer. The 110% effort this runner’s 5K race times. The 9:28:12, and one week later he ran award went to Stan Shobe. Most Improved Female Runner the Boston Marathon in 3:11:48. The second award winner is award went to Dawn Carson. While Boston isn’t an ultra, it passionate about helping others shows he has some talent at shorter enjoy the benefits of running. She Most Improved Male Runner of distances. In May, he ran the Ice was very active in setting up events the Year Age 50-mile race in 8:50:10 and between Second Wind and the This runner trained very hard finished second in his age group. In community. She was mentor at over the course of the year with a September he ran the Hobo three- the Beginning Women’s Running goal of hitting a 1:30 half marathon. day stage race consisting of a 10K, Group, she organized a local drop Some people considered that a lofty 25K, and 50K for a first place age off for Medals 4 Mettle, and she goal considering his PR was 1:42 group finish in the series and fifth collected shoes at Allerton for local (7:47 pace) at the Mahomet Half male overall. He ran the Farmdale charities. She attended the RRCA Marathon in 2008. He focused on 32-mile trail race, which was the Coaching Certification class in improving his half marathon time fourth and final race in the Illinois the summer in order to be fully over the 2009 season by regularly Grand Slam. qualified for her finest achievement: participating in the Wednesday He made a couple of attempts organizing Second Wind’s speed-work sessions. His work paid at the 100 mile distance, but due to participation in the Champaign- off, as he shaved nearly 7 minutes injury and drop bag mistakes had to Urbana Special Recreation Running off his half-marathon time to run drop out. To quote his report on the Program. The 110% effort award a 1:35:51 (7:19 pace) at the 2009 100-mile distance: “‘If at first you went to Lucia Alzaga. Mahomet Half Marathon. He also don’t succeed, try, try again.’ Now improved his 5K time by about 2 I understand why “try” is repeated.” Female Master Runner of the minutes. He ran the Freedom 5K We wish him success at the 100- Year in 21:21 with a flag, top hat, and mile distance in the coming year. This runner really challenged tails. He ran the Mahomet Run The Ultra runner of the year award herself this year and surpassed all for Library 5K in 20:12, Run for went to Jason Elliot. expectations. She ran the Illinois Justice 5K in 19:48 (2AG), and the Marathon in 4:33 and a few weeks Rattlesnake Master in 19:39 (1AG 110% Effort later completed the Buffalo Trace and 3OA). I’m impressed with his The title of this award may be 5-mile race in 48:39 for second in results knowing that he runs less misleading as the award is for her age group. Next she completed than 20 miles a week. Those must service to the club and might be the Buffalo Trace 7-day Stage race. be some quality workouts. The better named volunteer of the year That was the first time she had run Most Improved Male Runner award award. This is my favorite award to over 60 miles in one week. She went to Jeff Kohmstedt. present because I love to recognize was 4AG at Wilderness in 1:16. those club members who have gone She ran her first ultra at Howl at the Ultra Runner of the Year above and beyond to promote and Moon and ended up tying for first This runner had an exceptional support the club. place in the Grand Master female year running ultras. Although he The first winner does a lot of division with 34.9 miles on a very did not attain all of his goals, he behind-the-scene work. He’s the hot and humid day. She also ran the compiled a very impressive record. one that makes sure all our bills Farmdale 32-mile Trail race in 7:15 He started the year by finishing are paid, tracks the budget on for first in her age group. I wonder Riddle Run as third finisher overall all club events, sends a monthly what goals she will set for herself in 5:12. In March, he ran the report to the board, and files our next year? The Female Master Clinton 30-mile trail run finishing taxes. He has been volunteering Runner award went to Judy Tolliver. for this position since 2004. I am seventh overall in 4:36:48. In April, Continued on page 26 personally very grateful for his
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Continued from page 25 5:32. In March she ran the Land Male Runner of the Year Male Master Runner of the Year Between the Lakes 60K in 7:38:11 This individual began running This runner had consistently and one week later she was the occasionally 20 years ago for finished in the top three in his first female finisher at the Soaring fitness. About three years ago he age group. He placed first in his Eagle 8-mile race in 54:26 (6:48 focused his training and he steadily age group at the following races: pace). The very next week she ran improved his speed and endurance. Buffalo Trace 5-mile in 41:09, the Clinton Lake 30-mile trail race In 2009 he set many personal Lake Mingo 7.1 miles in 1:00, and in 5:02:43 and was the first master records. He ran the St Joseph 5K Freedom 5K in 22:16. He placed female and second overall female in 18:55 and the Hoopeston Sweet second in his age group at Siberian and second overall female behind Corn Classic in 18:19, finishing Express in 1:04:12, Earth, Wind Christine Crawford. In May she first in his age division and fifth and Fire 5K in 22:37, Soaring Eagle paced her 12-year-old son in the out of 147. That is a pace of 5:54 8-mile in 1:01:04, and Wilderness FAST 5K, which they finished minutes per mile. In April of this 7.55 miles in 1:04:03. He was third together in 22:23. This still placed year he ran the Illinois marathon in at the Allerton trail run in 44:47. her second female and first master 3:40, overcoming a lingering ankle He also placed first in the Race female. A week later she ran Ice sprain and hamstring injury. A few Circuit. His age graded results Age 50K and was on pace to finish weeks later, he ran the Kirby Derby would beat many Master’s runners as first female, but missed a turn 10k in 41:06 (6:36 pace). He ran 20 years younger. The Male Master on a marginally marked course. his first half marathon at Mahomet Runner of the Year award went to After running some bonus miles this year, finishing in 1:32:53 Janak Patel. and stopping to ask directions, she (7:05 pace). I will conclude by returned to the course and finished reading what one of his nominators Female Runner of the Year second female and first master wrote: “He believes running is As a mother, full time grad female in 5:26:06. In September doing and sharing, whether with student and part time employee, she ran the North Country 50-mile old friends, new friends, family, or this runner does not have a lot of race in 8:21:28 and finished as readers. His humble, easy-going time to either train or race, but what third female and first master female manner belies his natural talents she may lack in quantity she makes runner. She had run her first 50-mile and makes anyone around him feel up for in enthusiasm. She brings a race on this course in 2007 in a time like they are on track to set their lot of joy to all her running and is of 10:28:38. She knocked almost 2 own Personal Records.” The Male an encouragement to all those she hours off her 50-mile time for this Runner of the Year award went to runs with. She was the first female course. The Female Runner of the Marty Williams. finisher at the January Riddle Run Year award went to Becky Kasten.
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26 In Passing ● March/April 2010 ● secondwindrunningclub.org Second Wind Race Results ______12. Don Frichtl 5:38 Illinois Fat Ass 13. Bill Dey 5:40 McNabb, IL 14. Chris Migotsky 5:49 January 10, 2010 26.2 miles 50K 15. Kendell Prescott 6:07 7. Bill Dey 6:25:00 16. Walt Prescott 6:07
21 miles 24 miles 14. Andrea Stack 3:34:07 17. James Roche 3:16 16. Judy Tolliver 4:00:28 20 miles 15 miles 18. Ed Bacon 3:16:13 42. Lindsay Spangler 1:46:49 19. Buck Walsh 3:16:13 ______20. Pat Mills 3:23 Swamp Stomper 21. Judy Tolliver 4:23 Memphis, TN 22. Brian Kuhn 4:26:42 January 17, 2010 23. Bill Jones 5:26 24. Becky Kasten no time 50K 4. Don Frichtl 6:24:17 16 miles 5. Ellen Erhardt 6:24:18 25. Ben Newell 2:16:47 18. Theresa Kissane 7:35:45 26. Bill ThornhHill 2:19:45 27. Travis Doe 2:2.20 25K 28. Chris Byron 2:22 4. Chris Byron 2:38:02 29. Jeff Fago 2:37:32 48. Lindsay Spangler 3:44:49 30. Eric Smith 2:47:13 49. Tony Suttle 3:44:49 31. Jodi Hecke; 2:50:30 ______32. Dennis Ohnstad 2:51 RIDDLE RUN 11 33. Steve Sweet 2:59 Mahomet, IL January 30, 2010 13.1 miles 34. Gregg Cuttell 2:55 28 miles 1. Matt Small 3:58:30 12 miles 2. Jason Elliott 3:58:31 35. Logan Martin 1:28:20 3. Scott DeWitt 4:03 36. David Schug 1:31:10 4. Matt Condron 4:03 37. Steve Yoder 1:45 5. Rob Raquet-Schofield 4:04:21 38. Steve Cors 1:48 6. Kristy Powell 4:18 39. Bruce Hajek 1:50 7. Brandon Smith 5:02 40. Matt Olsen 1:52 8. Jon Whiting 5:02 41. Curtis Flake 1:55:15 9. Nancy McCarty 5:17 42. Muke Halpin 1:59 10. Andrea Stack 5:38 43. Anfrew Moss 2:06 11. Ellen Erhardt 5:38 44. Mike Hall 2:06:02
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45. Gesa Kirsch 2:07:01 86. Stan Shobe 50:01 46. Julie Mills 2:11 87. Theresa Kissane 55:38 47. Perez Gonzalo 2:11 88. Brigid Kissane 55:38 48. Scott Hendren 2:11:21 89. Wes Seitz no time 49. Bruce Winter 2:12:25 90. Barry Dickerson no time 50. Gadde Rakesh 2:14 91. Jeff Riddle slow 51. Lindsay Spangler 2:14:29 ______52. Tony Suttle 2:14:29 ING Marathon and the Winter Cruise 53. Mike Siltman 2:15 Miami, FL 54. Charles Bohall 2:18:41 January 31, 2010 55.Tony Calcagno 2:18:42 56. John North 2:18:42 2299. Kate Thinglum 1:59:01 57. Cory Heat 2:19 ______58. Donna Creditor 2:20:50 2010 Charleston Challenge Mid-Winter Classic 59. Bonnie Mcelwee 2:27 Charleston, IL 60. Nancy Finrock 2:30 February 6, 2010 61. Duane Frichtl 2:45 62. Lynn Troost 2:45 15K 63.Mike Scott 3:11 1. Jeff Kelly 1:03:11 64.Roger perry 3.16 ______65.Ken Welle no time Park Forest Midwinter Cruise 5K 66. Gregg Rose no time Park Forest, IL January 17, 2010 8 miles 67. Jeff Kohmstedt 1:19 21. Kate Thiglum 21:41:06 3rd female 68. Mike Ladd 1:22 ______69. Scott Vaughen 1:29:20 Frosty 5 Miles 70. Brittany Scheid 1:29:20 Channahon, IL 71. Tom Rice 1:35:55 February 14, 2010 72. Shelia King 1:43:10 73. Mike Halpin 1:45 114. Kate Thinglum 41:11, 3AG 74. Brianna Hajek 1:49 ______75. Beth Scheid 1:49 Run Toto Run 50K 76. Connie Scott 2:42 Kansas City, KS February 13, 2010 5 miles 77. Dave Ghent 52:00 29. Rebecca Kasten 6:24:23 3rd female 78. Jen Burton no time 30. Ellen Erhardt 6:24:23 49. Christine Crawford 6:51:10 4 miles 50. Don Frichtl 6:51:11 79. Don Dodson 36;30 75. Bill Dey 8:13:35 80. Maggie McElwee 39:00 81. Ricki Alford 39:50 82. Josh Alford 40:30 Don’t see your results? E-mail your results 83. Tanya Riddle 44:00 to Bill Dey at [email protected] to make 84. Jason Riddle 44:00 sure they get printed in the newsletter! 85. Justin Smith 46:00
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Sunday, April 11 Saturday, May 22 March Run for the Roses Buffalo Trace Trail Race 5K or 10K 5 mile Saturday, March 20 Urbana, IL Mahomet, IL Pre-Goat Walk/Run 11:00 AM 8:00 AM 5K 10K or 15K Danville, IL Saturday, April 17 Monday, May 31 11:00 AM Mountain Goat Run Memorial Day 5K 5K, 10K, or 15K 5K Saturday, March 27 Kickapoo SRA, IL Danville, IL Clinton Lake 30 Mile Trail Run 11:00 AM 9:00 AM 30 mile DeWitt, IL 7:30 AM May June
The Pi Run/Walk Saturday, May 1 Saturday, June 12 3.14 mile Illinois Marathon Lake Mingo Trail Run Eastern Illinois University 26.2 mile, 13.1 mile or 5K 7.1 mile Charleston, IL Champaign, IL Danville, IL 10:00 AM 7:30 PM 9:00 AM April Saturday, May 8 Indy Mini Marathon 13.1 mile Saturday, April 3 Indianapolis, IN Spring Fun Runs at Lincoln Memorial Half-Marathon 7:30 AM 13.1 mile Meadowbrook Park Springfield, IL Saturday, May 15 7:30 AM Kirby Derby Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., start- 5K or 10K ing April 6, 2010. Meet at Planet Adventure Trail Run Monticello, IL the parking lot for Prairie Play 26.2 mile, 13.1 mile, 15K or 5K 8:00 AM structure (on Windsor Road, Battleground, IN just east of Race street). A one 10:00 AM Twin City Twosome mile timed run is followed by a 5K one to three mile run, with a 15 Saturday, April 10 Urbana, IL minute break between. Contact Safe Kids Safety Run 9:00 AM Seth Chiles at rigawiz@gmail. 5K or 10K com for more information on Urbana, IL Sunday, May 16 the fun runs. 9:00 AM Chicago Spring Half-Marathon 13.1 mile or 10K Saturday, April 10–11 Chicago, IL McNaughton Park Trail Run 8:00 AM 50 or 100 mile Pekin, IL 6:00 AM
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Jeff Riddle and winner Matt Small
Race dictator Jeff Riddle Photos by Tom Rice
Run Toto Run! Kristy Powell finishing the Riddle Run
Ellen Erhardt and Becky Kasten Don Frichtl and Christine Crawford
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Buff aloTRAIL Trace RACE 5-mile run 2-mile non-competitive walk SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2010 8:00 a.m. LAKE OF THE WOODS FOREST PRESERVE MAHOMET, IL
EVENT AND COURSE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK–UP Second Wind Running Club is proud to sponsor the 8th annual Buffalo Trace Advanced registration cost for the run or walk is $15. Must be postmarked Trail Run & Walk at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve at Mahomet, IL. This by May 14. No refunds. 5-mile trail run and 2-mile non-competitive trail walk is near an old buffalo Early race packet pick-up (and registration) at Body nʼ Sole (1317 Dunlap trace or trail created by a massive herd of buffalo. The 5-mile course will in Savoy) on Friday, May 21, Noon–6 p.m. traverse rolling hills, small forests, open meadows and prairie, and at least one T-shirts guaranteed only for pre-registered runners and walkers. Registra- stream. The walkers will have a less challenging but still scenic route. tion available race day 6:30–7:30 a.m. for a cost of $20. Race-day registration, check-in, and parking will be on the west side of Mahomet-Seymour High AWARDS School on the corner of Crowley Rd. and State St. in Mahomet. Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners in the following The race will start and end at the west parking lot of Lake of the Woods age groups: Under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over. Forest Preserve off of Crowley Road (north of the high school). Participants Random prizes awarded to both walkers and runners. will walk a quarter mile from the high school to the race start. Due to insurance policies, no dogs or baby strollers are allowed. Information available at Second Windʼs Web site: www.secondwindrunningclub.org (or contact Brian at [email protected] or 217-778-6545) RACE SPONSORS Body nʼ Sole DIRECTIONS TO PARKING & CHECK-IN Mahomet IGA Take I-74 to the Hwy 47 exit at Mahomet, IL. Head south on Hwy 47 until the fi rst stop light (Franklin St.). Turn right on Franklin. Follow Franklin uphill Great Harvest Bread Company to a stop sign. Turn right at stop and go to next stop sign. Turn left onto State SolarBridge Technologies St. Stay on State St. for about a half mile until you reach Crowley Rd. (high Second Wind Running Club school will be on your right). Take a right (go north) on Crowley Rd and enter m Champaign Co. Forest Preserve District parking lot on side of high school. The Buffalo Trace Trail has been the site of University of Illinois, Parkland College and high school cross country training and meets. An NCAA cross country regional meet was held here in the 1980s. ______BUFFALO TRACE ENTRY FORM Please make check payable to SECOND WIND RUNNING CLUB and mail to Brian Kuhn, 3202 Katie Lynn Dr., Champaign, IL 61822 EVENT: 5-Mile Run 2-Mile Walk (both are $15 by May 10, $20 afterwards)
SECOND WIND MEMBER? Yes No AGE ON RACE DAY: _____ SEX: Male Female ($2 discount for members; no discount race day) T-SHIRT SIZE: XL L M S Name: ______
Address: ______Phone: ______
City, State, ZIP: ______Email: ______Liability Waiver: In consideration of your acceptance of this entry, I the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against Second Wind Running Club, Champaign County Forest Preserve District, the Village of Mahomet, and any other supporters and their representatives, successors and assignees for any and all injuries suffered by me in said event. I attest and verify that I am physically fi t and have suffi ciently trained for the completion of the event. I also give my permission for the free use of my name and pictures in any broadcast, telecast, or other written account of the event.
Signature______Date______32 In Passing ● March/April 2010 ● secondwindrunningclub.org Second Wind A Kennekuk Road Runner Event The 24th Annual MOUNTAIN GOAT HILL RUNS
Benny Branson Saturday, April 17, 2010 “Illinois & Indiana’s Memorial 5K/10K Event Two of Grand Slam 2010 Tuffest 15K”
Benny Branson Memorial 5K Walk & 10K Run 15K Run — “ILLINOIS/INDIANA’S TUFFEST” Start 11:00 a.m. Illinois Time Start 11:00 a.m. Illinois Time Numbered awards to the top 25 women & 25 men in 10K Run. In the First 200 finishers receive a beautiful numbered award at the finish. non-competitive 5K Walk there are medals for all finishers. Awards You have the option of buying the special 15K shirt. Shirts are not given as you finish. If you want the 5K or 10K shirts your entry must sold or given out except to 15K finishers. Pick up your shirt with your be post-marked by April 9th. Race day registration starts at 9:30 A.M. bib number on race day. Entry must be postmarked by April 9th. Race for the 5K Walk & 10K Run. The course closes at 1:00 p.m. day registration starts at 9:30 A.M. for the 15K. The course closes at 1:00 p.m.
Location Party Kickapoo State Recreation Area west of Danville, IL. It is 85 miles NEW this year: The party will follow the race at the Pavilion in from Indy and 120 miles from Chicago. Take I-74 to Exit 206 or 210 Kickapoo (registration area). Vicky & Bob Brown will be catering; and follow the signs to Kickapoo State Recreation Area. music by Tommy Tunz; and the beer wagon will be there with light and regular beer. Course The races are on asphalt park roads past woods, ponds, over the Reasons to run the Goat & stay for the party Interstate, across a wooden bridge over Illinois’ only Federal Scenic 1. Show your support for the Mt. Goat River, the Middlefork, and past an abandoned coal mine. Each out 2. Run/walk the most difficult 5K/10K/15K in Illinois. and back has 3 large uphills and 3 large downhills. There are also 2 3. It’s not a flat, sissy 5K that everyone can do. other hills that we don’t count because they are small. You walk the 4. It is a Kennekuk event so you get your money’s worth. out & back 1 time for the 5K walk & run the course 2 times for the 10K 5. Illinois marathon & ultra training. & 3 times for the 15K. 6. Wonderful prizes and 50/50 drawings at the party. 7. Free Draft beer, pop & coffee at the party. Race Times 8. Enjoy the outstanding Vicky & Bob Brown food. Race day registration for all events opens at 9:30 a.m. 9. Listen & dance to music by Tommy Tunz. All events start at 11:00 a.m. Illinois Time 10. Last but not least, this is Event Two for the Grand Slam 2010 Indiana Residents: 11:00 a.m. in Illinois is 12:00 p.m. in Indy. Reasons to not run the Goat Prices 1. The course is just too difficult for me! 15K 2. I’m a PR nut and probably won’t get one at the Goat! Postmarked by April 9th if you want a shirt. 3. The party will be way too much fun & I’m not into fun! $30 with shirt $20 with no shirt by April 9th. Special Note $25 after April 9th & race day with no shirt. Because of insurance the following are not allowed: No dogs in or near race area. No rollerblades, headsets, skates, baby strollers, bandits. 10K Run Plus the following conditions: No awards or shirts mailed and no Postmarked by April 9th if you want a shirt. refunds. $20 with shirt $15 no shirt & postmarked by April 9th $17 after April 9th & race day with no shirt For more information Deb @ 217-304-1222 Email: [email protected] 5K Walk Web Site: www.kennekuk.com for entry form and results. Postmarked by April 9th if you want a shirt Online registration: www.active.com $15 with shirt $ 10 for no shirt & postmarked by March 12th $12 after March 12th & race day with no shirt “IF IT WAS EASY EVERYONE WOULD DO IT.”
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Thanks to the following member sponsors: Rex Piercy Mike Lindemann Logansport Howlers Paul & Penny Spinner
Thanks to Tracy Branson Nedra & Ed Tilley for their continued support.
Official Use Only
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Street
City State Zip
Gender Birth Date (MM/DD/YY) KRR Member Entry Fee: KRR subtract $1.00 5K Walk (No shirts race day) No Shirt (by 4/9/10) $10 Email Address (Please print clearly) With Shirt (by 4/9/10) $15 After 4/9/10 & Race Day $12 10K Run (No shirts race day) No Shirt (by 4/9/10) $15 Event Shirt Size Make checks payable to: With Shirt (by 4/9/10) $20 5K Kennekuk Road Runners After 4/9/10 & Race Day $17 None Small Med 10K Mail to: 15K (No shirts race day) Goat! No Shirt $20 Large XL XXL PO Box 1701 With Shirt (by 4/9/10) $30 15K Danville, IL 61834 After 4/9/10 & Race Day $25 In consideration of your accepting my entry I hold harmless race sponsors, Kennekuk Road Runners, Road Runners Club of America, Illinois Department of Conservation, Kickapoo State Recreation Area, and others associated with this difficult event from all liability for injury to property or person suffered during this event. This is binding upon my heirs, executors and administrators. I also understand my name and/or photograph may be used in conjunction with results or promotions by the Kennekuk Road Runners.
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34 In Passing ● March/April 2010 ● secondwindrunningclub.org Second Wind Second Wind Running Club
Second Wind Running Club is a non-profit organization established in 1983 to promote running activities in the Champaign-Urbana area. Membership is open to anyone interested in running or walking for health, fitness, or performance. Goals are to support runners’ exercise, social events, local races and companionship. The club offers support, information and advice to runners at all levels in the community. Membership Application
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LIABILITY WAIVER Participating in club related activities can be potentially hazardous, and I agree not to Membership Fee Amount participate unless I am physically capable and properly trained. Any physical concerns have been addressed by a properly trained health care provider. I agree to abide by the decision Membership runs January 1 Individual $20 of a race official or medical personnel relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I through December 31. Rates are assume all risks associated with participating, including running and volunteering to work half-price starting August 31. Family $30 in club races, including falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, road and traffic conditions of the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Second Wind Shirts Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance Members can buy this year’s club long sleeve technical shirt for $15 each. of my application for membership, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, as well as any minor members of my household named on this application, waive and release Please indicate the Second Wind Running Club and the RRCA from all claims or liabilities of any kind aris- size(s) and number(s) ing out of my participation in these club activities, even though that liability may arise out of shirts. S M L XL XXL of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. Quantity of each
Shirt subtotal (number of shirts × $15) Please make your check payable to Second Wind and mail it with the application to: TOTAL amount due $ Second Wind Running Club P.O. Box 6082 • Champaign, IL • 61826 Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they’ve got a second. Give your dreams all you’ve got and you’ll be amazed at the energy that comes out of you. —William James
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