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Tournefeuille Half Marathon - My First European Race by Vincent Hodge First Off, I Would Like to Thank My Wife and Family for Allowing Me to Go February 2013 Issue No. 202 Tournefeuille Half Marathon - My First European Race By Vincent Hodge First off, I would like to thank my wife and family for allowing me to go. I would also like to thank my in-laws for being such great hosts. This vacation was going to be simple: learn French, run, read and relax. And in that order. As I got over the jet lag, my sister-in-law took my niece and me to the park so I could get the lay of the land. My niece isn’t a runner but she thought it would be nice to run with me and get out of the house for awhile. On our way home from the park, my sister-in-law showed me an advertisement about a race that would take place the following Sunday. This was a no brainer as I looked at it as a sign. How lucky could I be? To be on vacation and run a race, “WOW” was all I could say and yes, I’ll do it. When I saw the advertisement, the race was for a 10K or Semi but I didn’t quite understand “Semi” at the time. So I said that I’ll do the 10K no problem and when we got home she told my brother-in-law to set up the details. The next day I was off on my first run. The plan Vincent Hodge was to trace my way back to the park which was only this in time for the race as I didn’t want to miss this a few miles away. I’m off and feeling pretty good opportunity. about the upcoming race. But that was only in my head as my stomach was telling me another story. As While my brother-in-law was working on the I made my way to the park, I started feeling queasy details, he informed me that I needed to provide a and a simple eight mile run turned into a two hour “certificate of health” for the race or a license. Since walk about. Now my plans on running didn’t quite I wasn’t planning on running a race and for the most seem so jolly. I began thinking; I hope I can get over See Tournefeuille, on page 8 www.okcrunning.org February 2013 And the award goes to… Each February the club celebrates the individual running and a 5K run. For those training for the OKC Memorial Marathon and accomplishments of members who participate in the Series Races. half, this race fits perfectly within your training schedule. The race is Originally put into place to promote club participation in local walker /runner friendly, especially if you are attempting a 5K for the running events, the Series Race program has evolved to be a friendly first time. http://www.okcrunning.org/ClubEvents?eventId=580437& competition among runners. Whatever your running goal, the series EventViewMode=EventDetails becomes a personal challenge to run your best race, to beat your Periodically within the newsletter you will read articles about our training buddy across the finish line, or to complete nine races and members running and racing outside of the country. Be sure to check volunteer in at least one race. out the newsletter article by Vincent Hodge and his trip to France. Just for the record, here are some facts associated with the Series It is an honor to share important news regarding Camille Race awards: Herron. Many of you will recognize her name from the newsletter, 1. The awards presented to runners have varied since its inception. as she is a monthly contributor. Camille was recently selected by the 2. One of most unique awards was the postage stamp. Unique Oklahoma USA Track and Field (USATF) delegation to attend the because it could be used only once. http://www.okcrunning.org/ National USATF convention. This is the first time USATF has sent an resources/newsletter/2006/200603march.pdf internationally competitive athlete. Camille has been asked to serve on the Executive Committee for the National Long Distance Running 3. The two most recent race statisticians are Curt Ransom from Division and Women’s Long Distance Running programs. 2000 – 2004, and Doug Cunningham who began keeping the records in 2004 and still serves today. Additionally, Camille has been invited as an elite athlete to run the Two Oceans Ultra marathon (56K) on March 30 in Capetown South 4. Kathy Moffitt and Linda Cason remain the two most faithful Africa. These are tremendous honors and exciting times for Camille. contenders in that they have received the award every year since its You do Oklahoma proud. conception. Last reminder, the first weekend of the month is “Show your Referring to races, remember that the 2013 race series has Landrunner Colors.” It is exciting to be running with the training already begun with the first quarter races already posted on the club group and see all the Landrunner shirts. Thank you for your support in web site. The first action to be considered for an award next year is making our organization more visible and welcoming to newcomers. to register! The second action is to race. http://www.okcrunning.org/ SeriesRaceList See you out running, Gaile Loving Mark your racing calendar for the March 2 Panera Jack Rector OKC Running Club President Beacon Run. The 2013 race will feature three distances, a 25K, 15K Landrunner Calendar of Events Date Event Location/Time 2/2 BALTO 5K Edmond’s Mitch Park @ 9:00am 2/2 Groundhog 8K Lake Overholser Rt. 66 Park @ 9:00am 2/9 Frigid Five* Edmond’s Mitch Park @ 9:00am 2/16 Queen of Hearts 5K / 10K Wheeler Park @ 9:00am 2/16 Runderground 5K Cox Convention Center @ Noon 2/18 Club Meeting Kimray, 8 NW 42nd St @ 6:30pm 2/23 Cowtown Marathon $ Fort Worth, TX @ 7:00am 2/23 Tour de Santa Fe Bike/Run Lake Hefner, S&S @ 8:00am 3/2 Panera Beacon 5K*/ 15K* / 25K* Lake Hefner, S&S @ 8:00am 3/3 A2A Marathon / Half / 5K Ardmore, OK @ 8:00am 3/3 Little Rock Marathon Little Rock, AR @ 8:00am 3/9 OK Heritage Land Run 5K /10K 1400 Classen Drive @ 7:30am 3/9 OCU Run 2 Stop Distracted Driving 2501 N Blackwelder @ 8:00am 3/9 Sooner Spring Tune Up 5K/10K 1401 Asp Ave, Norman @ 8:00am 3/10 Run Lucky 5K Classen Curve @ 2:00pm 3/16 St Paddy’s Day 8K* Lake Hefner E. Wharf @ 10:15am 3/16 5k3way – Trail Run, Bike & Kayak 3501 NE 10th @ 10:00am 3/17 Strides of March Half Mar* / 5K $ Lake Stanley Draper @ 8:00am 3/23 Wings to Fly 15K* / 5K $ Fort Reno @ 9:00am 3/24 Earlywine Dash 5K* Earlywine Park @ 2:00pm 3/30 Run Your Cookies Off 5K Edmond’s Mitch Park @ 7:30am * Denotes Series Races $ Club members discount codes are listed on the Members only section @ okcrunning.org 2 The Landrunner 1419-12 OKCMAR Landrunners.pdf 1 9/19/12 8:50 AM www.okcrunning.org February 2013 Landrunners In Action 12/9 Tucson MaraThon, aZ shannon ricKards 3:15:44 KeiTh FraTes 3:26:43 sherry Gibson 3:20:39 Karl rysTed 4:28:32 Jeff wriKer 3:55:57 12/9 dallas MaraThon, TX 12/30 run For The ranch MaraThon, Mo eliZabeTh cooper 3:12:27 aMy pannell 4:27:47 KaTie KraMer 3:15:01 12/31 new year’s eve MaraThon, allen, TX JonaThan Morris 3:17:50 eliZabeTh cooper 3:08:50 – 1sT FeMale scoTT plaFKer 3:42:58 MaTThew wilcoXen 4:05:06 pascal deMeyer 3:45:47 adi Mccasland 4:59:30 KrisTopher barlow 3:51:31 hollie sTuarT 1:56:52 – halF charles McFarland 3:55:37 williaM hicKMan 2:04:35 – halF John Gonshor 4:02:14 1/1 new year’s day MaraThon, allen, TX Joseph warField 4:03:19 MaTThew wilcoXen 4:30:50 Gary GorbsKy 4:09:42 adi Mccasland 5:50:48 laura rudnicKi 4:13:02 eliZabeTh cooper 1:31:05 – halF blaKe ThoMas 4:18:20 JaMes drain 1:55:44 - halF ashley MundT 4:22:56 hollie sTuarT 2:05:37 – halF rachel hechT 4:23:02 liZ buschelMan 2:28:49 – halF eric woodworTh 4:24:15 1/1 TeXas MaraThon, KinGwood, TX rebecca cunninGhaM 4:24:52 Jenny savold 4:59:34 sharon haley 4:26:42 MaTThew Mcbee 4:59:34 Jeff wolF 4:30:27 ralph brecKenridGe 6:09:23 Glen sTanley 4:38:48 debbie Mcbee 3:06:40 - halF luKe abel 4:45:27 1/5 Mississippi blues MaraThon, Ms Karl KroKsTroM 4:57:33 caMille herron 2:46:07 dyani Gibson 4:59:23 1/12 bandera 50K, TX charlie crouse 5:00:33 JiM williaMs 7:38:49 sarah KnieF 5:06:25 aMy pannell 7:42:33 John Tassey 5:07:17 brian Jacobson 7:42:33 anJi spears 5:07:49 1/12 disney world halF MaraThon, Fl caThy sullivan 5:11:23 brian coleMan 1:57:26 MiKe sullivan 5:13:17 Kenny danner 1:58:24 robin collins 5:21:05 aManda slavens 2:09:23 russell collins 5:21:05 lindie slaTer 2:14:16 cynThia MiTchell 5:22:29 barbara hansen 2:14:19 brenda Mares-earnhardT 5:27:00 aMy wisniewsKi 2:17:54 roberT Gray 5:55:39 Gene slavens 2:37:04 ray von schlaGeTer 5:56:39 rachel hechT 2:40:59 MarGo von schlaGeTer 5:56:41 JenniFer FleTcher 3:20:05 12/9 dallas halF MaraThon, TX linda danner 3:24:46 bryce balenseiFen 1:48:31 1/13 disney world MaraThon, Fl paTTy balenseiFen 1:48:31 brian coleMan 4:43:14 GooFy JaMes drain 1:54:31 Kenny danner 5:02:14 GooFy KrisTin Molloy 1:59:44 lou ann KraTTiGer 5:37:52 nelliTa slusher 2:00:44 MaGGie KraTTiGer 5:37:52 alison wolF 2:02:29 JenniFer FleTcher 5:49:26 GooFy ricK hadrava 2:05:29 rachel hechT 5:57:06 GooFy sTacy coleMan 2:05:30 viviana GonZaleZ 7:30:40 Zane harvey 2:14:56 1/13 housTon MaraThon, TX Jeffery cooper 2:15:00 dallas daley 3:53:37 KrisTi perKins 2:15:01 KrisTin Molloy 4:05:53 Jeff deTwiler 2:16:32 KaThryn younG 4:19:47 williaM hicKMan 2:19:48 JiM Tincher 4:37:11 chris rusler 2:20:55 Jodi cole 2:08:41– halF Gail Gonshor 2:36:40 KrisTi Turner 2:16:38– halF JusTin lynch 2:40:27 MarK Jassey 2:24:51– halF Kelly sanders 2:42:02 daniel MaThis 2:33:43– halF ron sTaKeM 2:59:00 Kelly sanders 2:35:10– halF KiMberly esTorGa 3:00:28 If you don’t see your results it could be you forgot to report them so MarK cunninGhaM 3:01:26 send your results, photos and stories to [email protected] elvin lane 3:04:30 4 The Landrunner ITR_full.pdf 9/11/2012 9:22:19 AM www.okcrunning.org February 2013 DO YOU KNOW SHANNON BROOKE VARENHORST? 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