May/June 2018 — Volume 35, Number 3

INNEWSLETTER OF THEPASSING SECOND WIND CLUB Running East-Central Illinois

IN THIS ISSUE

Spring ! 20 Questions with Beth Scheid RRCA National Convention and Bruce Hajek Green Team Q and A Running for Fun with the ‘Clowns’ Keep those stories coming! Your contributions to the newsletter are vital. Please e-mail your race results, articles, photos, etc. by June 15th for the July/August issue. Articles and accompanying photos to [email protected] Results and race photos to [email protected]

Officers Want to get the Word Out? President Magdalena Casper-Shipp Advertise with Us! Vice President Jim Fair III Full Page: $85 (single insertion) Treasurer Marc Mills $216.75 (½ year; 3 insertions) Secretary Betsy Chominski $382.50 (full year; 6 insertions) Half Page: $50 (single insertion) Board Members $127.50 (½ year; 3 insertions) David Ammermann, Nikita Borisov, Magdalena $225.00 (full year; 6 insertions) Casper-Shipp, Betsy Chominski, Bill Dey, Quarter Page: $30 (single insertion) Jim Fair III, Nicholas Heller, Martha McSims, $76.50 (½ year; 3 insertions) Marc Mills, Ben Newell $135.00 (full year; 6 insertions)

Race Coordinator Melony Barrett Business Card: $15 (single insertion) $38.25 ( ½ year; 3 insertions) $67.50 (full year; 6 insertions) Webmaster webteam@secondwind runningclub.org To place an ad or to receive more information, Newsletter Team please contact SecondWind by e-mail at Editor Nicholas Heller [email protected]. Race Editors Kirk Bedwell, Board Meetings Juan Salas Second Wind Running Club board meetings are open Advertising Volunteer today! to all members and occur on the third Tuesday of each month. Additionally, the board meeting agenda and www.secondwindrunningclub.org meeting minutes are available online.

Please send corrections, comments, criticisms, or suggestions to Nicholas Heller at newsletter@secondwindrunningclub. org. When submitting an article, please include the text and captions for photos in a text document and the photos as separate files, also attached to the email.

For changes in telephone number or e-mail address, please contact the SWRC membership coordinator at membership@ secondwindrunningclub.org. Second Wind Running Club is proud to announce that In Passing newsletters are available online and will no longer be printed and mailed - instead, the newsletter will be available in full-color online and notifica- tion of issue release will be sent via email if you have supplied your email address to the SWRC membership coordinator. Cover Photo: The cover photo was submitted by Second Wind Running Club Member Jim Fair III. Second Wind would like to thank all the members that volunteered to man the booth at the Illinois this year. Pictured above are Julia Gonzalez, Brenden West, and Tom Gelsthorpe.

2 IN PASSING ● Newsletter of the Second Wind Running Club ● Running in the Champaign-Urbana area ● secondwindrunningclub.org IN THIS ISSUE President’s Corner with President Magdalena...... 4 RRCA News - RRCA Hall of Fame Member wins the Marathon...... 5 New Members...... 5 RRCA National Convention Recap with David Ammermann...... 8 Get to know: Payton Wendell...... 10 Ruairi Runs ...... 10 2018 SWRC Race Circuit...... 12 Buffalo Trace - 19 May 2018...... 13 Countryside 10k...... 14 Using a Marathon as a Training Run for Clinton Ultra...... 15 Using a Marathon as a Training Run for the ...... 16 Ryan Anderson in Carmel...... 20 Martha Illinois Marathon Recap...... 22 Lori Illinois Marathon Recap...... 23 Jim’s ‘Thank You’ for an Awesome Marathon Expo Booth...... 23 Green Team Interview...... 25 Kidding Around for Kidneys ...... 28 Twenty (or so...) Questions with Beth...... 30 Twenty (or so...) Questions with Bruce...... 33 Race Results...... 35

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May/June 2018 — Volume 35, Number 3 3 President’s Corner - Come Sit Awhile

Second Winders, Some of you probably know that this March I directed my first race, the Clinton Lake Ultra. It was kind of This bench gives some good advice. fitting, since in 2013 that was the first ultra I ran. But, as some of you know, the forecast was so bad, I slept there the night before the race because I was afraid it would snow too much and I wouldn’t be able to get there. As Second Wind’s first cupless race, we ended up using cups to offer hot soup and hot chocolate, foods frequently found at ultras that go overnight, but rare at a 30 mile event. The first runner finished in 4:43 (no course records were harmed!), the last took 8:39, and a good amount of the soup got consumed. 38 of those hearty enough to start had dropped, and 6 inches of snow had fallen. It was not what I had imagined for my first race as RD.

Having ran in plenty of races, and volunteered at enough others to know that checking the forecast is never a good idea, I try to not really look at the weather. Better to embrace the mo- ment and pack way more clothes than you need than be stressed out about a 30% chance of rain on a 14 day forecast.

Needless to say, after four weeks of weekends and races with cold, rainy and snowy weather, I wasn’t holding my breath for the Illinois Marathon, a race with notoriously bad weather luck. It was a magically gorgeous day, though, sunny and dry, with a breeze. No snow! I was almost sad to not be running it for the first time Magdalena embraces the message of the bench after the first 35 miles of her race. since 2012. How does snow relate to the excellent advice found on a bench? I didn’t really follow it, since I was mid- way through a 35 mile run when it was taken. But I’ve been thinking about what it means beyond offering a place to take a break during a hike. What do you think it means?

See you on the trails! Magdalena [email protected]

4 IN PASSING ● Newsletter of the Second Wind Running Club ● Running in the Champaign-Urbana area ● secondwindrunningclub.org RRCA News Compiled/Written by Nicholas Heller, originally publlished by David Monti at www.rrca.org and Doug Robinson from Deseret News

2017 RRCA Hall of Fame Member, , Wins Boston Marathon BOSTON (16 Apr. 2018) -- In soaking rain accompanied by near-freezing temperatures and a stiff headwind, Desiree Linden of Washington, Mich., and of won the 122nd edition of the Boston Mara- thon, earning $150,000 in prize money each. Famously, Kawauchi is a government servant where he works in the administrative office of a high school and does not run in Japan’s famous corporate team system. He is best known for his prolific marathon running and holds the world record for sub-2:20 marathons (he now has 79). He has already run four marathons this year, winning each, and reports that he will run “about one hour” Tues- day – training resumes with no days off. Linden, 34, overcame a strong urge to drop out in the first quarter of the race to become the first American woman to win Boston since Lisa Larsen-Weidenbach in 1985. Linden was also inducted into the RRCA Hall of Fame in 2017. RRCA reports that, “developed in 1970, the RRCA American Long Distance Running Hall of Fame inducts individuals who have given, not only athletic performance, but also to the overall contribution of the sport of long distance running. Inductees should have demonstrated long-term excellence (years of quality performance) as opposed to a few brief years of top performances.” Linden has had long-term success for sure, and has yearned to do well at Boston. This desire to keep going was especially important this year. Overall, race times were exceptionally slow as athletes fought against the harsh weather conditions which laid waste to a top-class field of runners competitively. Favorites from perennial powerhouses Ethiopia and

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New Members for February and March

February Karen Khusro Susan Evans

Ramona Montez March Lisa Travis

Tadao Takada Alexander Chelsey Elly Peirson

Angie Hunt Tracy Kleparski Adam Crutchley household Alexander Krichels Erica Tibbetts Janet Decker Auburn Jimenez Christina Havenland

May/June 2018 — Volume 35, Number 3 5 Kenya did not respond well to the added challenge and this resulted in six American men and Candian Reid Coolsaet in the men’s top ten and, with the exception of third place going to Krista Duchene of Canada in the women’s race, the other top 8 places went to American women. American favorites weren’t immune to this bug, though, as twenty-six-time USA national champion Molly Huddle finished 15th, and reigning TCS Marathon champion Shalane Flanagan (who grew up just outside of Boston in Marblehead) was seventh. While the lead pack was still all together, Linden could be seen on the television broadcast conversing with Flanagan who then darted off of the course momentarily. Linden said she wasn’t feeling great and contemplated dropping out, but instead of focusing on her own race she decided to help Flanagan bridge back up to the lead- ers. “Honestly, early onin the race I was feeling horrible,” Linden told reporters. “I just kind of nudged her (Fla- nagan) and said, ‘I might drop out. If you need something, block the wind, whatever, let me know.’ She nudged me and said, ‘I’m going to hit the bathroom.’ I thought, if it slows up, great, if not I’ll try to tuck in and bring you back to the group and that was that.” The two Americans didn’t lose any time and were in a 12-strong lead pack at 10-kilometers (37:10). Linden still wasn’t feeling great and was looking for more motivation. She saw a chance to help Huddle. “Molly (Huddle) was at the front and (Ethi- opia’s Mamitu Daska) made the move, and I was, like, I should probably help Molly recon- nect to that. And then I turned back and I was in third, or fourth, and I thought, I probably shouldn’t drop out.” But Chesir and Linden decided to chase Daska, and caught her going up Heartbreak Hill. They only ran together for a short while; by the 40-kilometer mark, Linden had a three- Des Linden was blowing kisses to the crowd as she approached the finish minute lead as the other two fell off and then line in Boston. dropped out of the race. “Honestly, I felt miserable, but sometimes when you pick it up and you just forget about how you’re feeling and just engage for a little bit you can kind of turn everything around. That’s kind of what happened.” Despite having a big lead, Linden recalled her second place finish here in 2011 where she lost the race in the final sprint. She just kept driving and did not let up until she got to the finish line. “This is storybook stuff,” she said in near disbelief. Another storybook ending was in store for second place runner Sarah Sellers, a 26 year-old nurse-anesthetist from Tucson, Arizona who finished in 2:44:04. Very few knew who she was when she showed up last week in Boston to compete in running’s most prestigious event. After a standout career at Ogden High, she went to Weber State and was a nine-time Big Sky Conference champion from 2009-11 and never lost a conference race in three years of competition. But in February 2012, at the outset of her senior season, she was diagnosed with a stress fracture in the navicular bone of her foot. She not only missed her entire senior season, but dropped out of the running world for several years while dealing with a stubborn injury, grad school, and a full-time job. She gradually worked her way back into a demanding routine, and in November she secured a qualifying time for Boston by winning the Huntsville Marathon in 2:44:27. Boston would be her second marathon ever. As has been widely reported, unlike other top runners, she had to pay her way to the race and pay the $185 entry fee. 6 IN PASSING ● Newsletter of the Second Wind Running Club ● Running in the Champaign-Urbana area ● secondwindrunningclub.org She has no sponsors and no agent. Sellers went up against a loaded field Monday that included five Olympic and medal- ists, three former Boston champions, four of the five fastest American female marathoners in history, and 10 women who had run faster than 2:23 — more than 20 minutes faster than Sellers’ only effort. Sellers also didn’t have a training team like many of the elites in the field - all but 10 days of her training was done solo. She and her college coach, Paul Pilkington, had been basing her training on trying to run a fast time in Boston. “I didn’t think much about place because it was such a loaded field,” she says. “An optimistic goal would’ve been top 15. That said, I was seeded 42nd.” It was a war of attrition as the more aggressive runners faded in the cold conditions. Sellers’ patience paid off. She ran the second half of the race faster than the first half — which is remarkable considering that that is the toughest section of the race (and includes Heartbreak Hill) — and faster than anyone in the race. “That’s what is unique about our sport,” says Pilkington, who made world headlines himself by winning the 1995 L.A. Mara- thon while serving as the pacesetter. “You won’t see a city-league basketball player play in the NBA, but in our sport, if you work hard and stick with it, you can do what Sarah did.” Whether she decides to entertain any of the offers from sponsors and agents or not, she will likely always thank her brother Ryan who encouraged her to qualify and run Boston 2018 because he wanted her to go with him. Perhaps Pilkington put it all in perspective best when he said, “As a marathoner, the one thing you’re always asked is if you ran Boston. For the rest of her life, Sarah can say, yeah, and I took second place.”

Above Sarah Sellers is seen running with fellow competitors during the Boston Marathon. Despite coming in second place, she went nearly unnoticed during the event in the live cover- age on NBC Sports, only first being mentioned as she was approaching the finish line and even then that was a replay.

Second Wind Running Club had many members com- plete the Boston Marathon this year, as well!

May/June 2018 — Volume 35, Number 3 7 RRCA National Convention Recap by David Ammermann

This year’s RRCA convention took place in Wash- ington DC from April 5th to April 8th. The conven- tions consisted of full sessions with keynote speak- Using Data to Drive Market- ers and several small breakout sessions. This year’s ing Strategies: This session was keynote speakers were and Deena led by RunSignup. They discussed Kaster. The breakout sessions I attended included the how data for club races can be used to help with the Central Region Meet and Greet, Running Does Not marketing for your club. An example was one club’s cause Injuries, Using Technology to Effectively Man- race had a larger number of female runners ages 20 age Your Club, Increasing Diversity in the Sport and -35 than any other demographic. The club used this Working with Faith-Based Communities, Using Data information to market sponsors that cater to the same to Drive Marketing Strategies, and Best Practices in demographic. Club Communications. Best Practices in Club Communications: The group from TheDriven led this session discussion on best practices for internal communication within Central Region Meet and Greet: In this session running clubs and external communication between we met with our state and regional reps and discussed the clubs and the general public. They also discussed races that will be state and regional championships web site content/design and how this can enhance the races, what the roles of the reps fulfill, and how to user’s interest, i.e. keeping it simple and not informa- make your community a recognized “Runner Friendly tion overload. Community”. Running Does Not cause Injuries: Dr Mark Caccuzzella, MD led this discussion. He focused on Friday and Saturday mornings started with a short proper running can lead to better overall health. He fun run to see some of the site. Friday’s run took us also discussed how he had worked with the Air Force out along the Potomac River where we could see on teaching new recruits proper form in running to the skyline if DC and watch the planes take off from help make running more enjoyable do to less injuries. Ronald Reagan National Airport. Saturday’s run took us on a route by the Pentagon and to the Air Force Using Technology to Effectively Manage Your Memorial. Club: This session focused on the many online tools available to running club to help manage races, volun- teers, membership, and a host of other things. Some The running highlight was the Sunday Race, The of these tools include RunSignup and TheDriven. The Credit union Chary Blossom 10 Mile Run. The race leader also emphasized the importance of backing started at the base of the Washington Monument and all of the clubs data to the cloud. A few years ago his took is on a route around the Tidal Basin around the clubs treasurer had not done this and the computer Lincoln and Jefferson memorial and along the Po- that was being used for all the clubs finances crashed tomac River. The starting temperature was around 29˚ so they had to rebuild all the information from but it was a beautiful sunny day. The Cherry blos- scratch. soms were in full bloom and the atmosphere was truly Increasing Diversity in the Sport and Working exciting. with Faith-Based Communities: In this session the leader told us how they had gone into local churches to help build a fitness program and introduce people Next year’s convention will be held 28 - 31 March to running. Some of the churches already had a pro- in New Orleans, LA. gram but needed a little more guidance.

8 IN PASSING ● Newsletter of the Second Wind Running Club ● Running in the Champaign-Urbana area ● secondwindrunningclub.org David had a blast learning from other running enthusiasts for the weekend, and will bring the best ideas back here to make Second Wind the best that it can be.

May/June 2018 — Volume 35, Number 3 9 Second Wind from the Eyes of a Mother by Courtney Wendell

I am writing about my son: Payton Wendell. He is a new member that loves all things about SWRC. He loves running with all the seasoned pros and learning from them. I took him to his 1st Tuesday run and it was a little unsettling to leave him but Marc Mills said “I’ll take care of him,” and that has absolutely been the case! What a great group of people to put my kid with to grow his passion! I’m not sure if he is the youngest member, but regardless I encour- age this group to all passionate young runners. Amazing people is all I can say! They encourage him and teach him every step of the way! Thank you!

Second Wind Member Running Marathons for Awareness by Ruairi McEnroe

I completed 2 marathons in April. Circular Logic Marathon (other Second Winders were there too!) on April 7th in 3:47 and the Illinois Marathon in 3:52. Starved Rock Mara- thon next on May 12, I’ll be halfway to 10 marathons for mental health awareness.

Above, Payton shows off all of his hard work running in the Illinois Mara- thon events. Upon looking up older running photos, Courtney found a picture of his first race to show next to his most recent effort. Middle right, Payton is seen running another area race. Below, Ruairi is running many marathons for mental health awareness.

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May/June 2018 — Volume 35, Number 3 11 2018 SWRC Race Circuit by Juan Salas Here is the complete list of race circuit events for 2018.

BUFFALO TRACE TRAIL RACE Jan - Siberian Express 7.45 mi. trail 5-mile run , 2-mile noncompetitive walk Feb - Charleston Challenge Mid-Winter Classic 15/10/5K Mar - Mountain Goat 4.4/8.8/mi Apr - Allerton Trails 10K/Half

Apr - Mahomet Run for the Library 5K/10K SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 at 8 a.m. Apr - Illinois Marathon 5K LAKE OF THE WOODS FOREST PRESERVE, MAHOMET, IL EVENT AND COURSE ONLINE PREREGISTRATION ONLY Apr - Illinois Marathon 10K/Half/Full Second Wind Running Club is proud to sponsor the 16th annual Buffalo Trace Trail Run & Walk at Lake of the Register for the race at: Woods Forest Preserve in Mahomet, IL. This 5-mile trail May - Kirby Derby 5K/ and 2- mile noncompetitive trail walk is near an old http://www.signmeup.com/123688 or buffalo trace or trail created by a massive herd of http://secondwindrunningclub.org buffalo. The 5-mile course will traverse rolling hills, May - Buffalo Trace Trail small forests, and open meadows and prairie. The race There is no mail-in registration. Online will start and end at the west parking lot of Lake of the registration closes Thursday, May 17. Woods Forest Preserve off of Crowley Road (north of Jun - Countryside 10K the high school). Participants will park at the high The registration fee is $25 ($22 no-shirt option) + $2.75 school and walk a quarter mile to the race start. SignMeUp.com processing fee. There is a $2 discount for Second Wind members. A percentage of the proceeds from the race will be donated to The Friends of Lake of AWARDS Jun - Lake Mingo Trail Run the Woods. T-shirts guaranteed for runners and walkers registered by May 12. Awards will be given to the top three male and female Jul - Freedom Run 5K runners in the following age groups: Under 15, 15-19, Race day registration takes place 6:30–7:30 a.m.on 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over. Random Saturday, May 19 at the Mahomet-Seymour High prizes awarded to both walkers and runners. School parking lot. Registration fee is $30 on race day. Jul - Fisher Fair 5K RACE SPONSORS DIRECTIONS TO PARKING Second Wind Running Club Body nʼ Sole Jul - Bagel Run 5K/10K Breaking Tacos Take I-74 to Hwy 47 (Exit 172) at Mahomet, IL. Head First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust south on Hwy 47 until the frst stop light (Franklin St.). Fisher National Bank Turn right on Franklin St. Follow Franklin St. uphill to a Jul - SJO 5K Great Harvest Bread Company stop sign. Turn right at stop and go to next stop sign. Mahomet IGA Turn left onto State St. Stay on State St. for about a half State Farm Insurance Walk Chiropractic mile until you reach Crowley Rd. (high school will be Jul - Mile at the Pines Champaign County Forest Preserve District on your right). Take a right on Crowley Rd. and enter parking lot on side of high school. Additional information is available at Aug - Mahomet 1/2 Marathon and 10K (not the 5K) www.secondwindrunningclub.org or contact Due to insurance policies, no dogs or baby strollers are Andrea Stack or Nancy Finfrock at allowed. Sep - Arthur Cheese Festival Rat Race 5K/10K [email protected] Sep - Arcola Broom Corn Festival 5K/10K Sep - Shoreline Classic 15K Sep - Wild Wild Wilderness trail Oct - Women’s Fitness 5K Oct - Allerton Trail Run 5.7 mi. trail Nov - Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and Nov - Rattlesnake Master 5K/10K Dec - Bement Memorial 5K Have fun seeing how many of central Illinois’ races you can compete in! - Juan

Runners in particular seek out massage therapy to: • Recover faster from workouts • Increase range of motion • Reduce likelihood of injury • Decrease injury recovery time • Lower mental and emotional stress

12 IN PASSING ● Newsletter of the Second Wind Running Club ● Running in the Champaign-Urbana area ● secondwindrunningclub.org BUFFALO TRACE TRAIL RACE 5-mile run , 2-mile noncompetitive walk

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 at 8 a.m. LAKE OF THE WOODS FOREST PRESERVE, MAHOMET, IL

EVENT AND COURSE ONLINE PREREGISTRATION ONLY Second Wind Running Club is proud to sponsor the 16th annual Buffalo Trace Trail Run & Walk at Lake of the Register for the race at: Woods Forest Preserve in Mahomet, IL. This 5-mile trail run and 2- mile noncompetitive trail walk is near an old http://www.signmeup.com/123688 or buffalo trace or trail created by a massive herd of http://secondwindrunningclub.org buffalo. The 5-mile course will traverse rolling hills, small forests, and open meadows and prairie. The race There is no mail-in registration. Online will start and end at the west parking lot of Lake of the registration closes Thursday, May 17. Woods Forest Preserve off of Crowley Road (north of the high school). Participants will park at the high The registration fee is $25 ($22 no-shirt option) + $2.75 school and walk a quarter mile to the race start. SignMeUp.com processing fee. There is a $2 discount for Second Wind members. A percentage of the proceeds from the race will be donated to The Friends of Lake of AWARDS the Woods. T-shirts guaranteed for runners and walkers registered by May 12. Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners in the following age groups: Under 15, 15-19, Race day registration takes place 6:30–7:30 a.m.on 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over. Random Saturday, May 19 at the Mahomet-Seymour High prizes awarded to both walkers and runners. School parking lot. Registration fee is $30 on race day. RACE SPONSORS DIRECTIONS TO PARKING Second Wind Running Club Body nʼ Sole Breaking Tacos Take I-74 to Hwy 47 (Exit 172) at Mahomet, IL. Head First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust south on Hwy 47 until the frst stop light (Franklin St.). Fisher National Bank Turn right on Franklin St. Follow Franklin St. uphill to a Great Harvest Bread Company stop sign. Turn right at stop and go to next stop sign. Mahomet IGA Turn left onto State St. Stay on State St. for about a half State Farm Insurance Walk Chiropractic mile until you reach Crowley Rd. (high school will be Champaign County Forest Preserve District on your right). Take a right on Crowley Rd. and enter parking lot on side of high school. Additional information is available at www.secondwindrunningclub.org or contact Due to insurance policies, no dogs or baby strollers are Andrea Stack or Nancy Finfrock at allowed. [email protected]

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Saturday, June 2 at 7:30 a.m., Witt Park, Sidney, IL

NEW THIS YEAR!! ● An additional water station ● New swag: logo pint glass & a free beer/soft drink at Riggs Beer Company post-race party ● Lower price with a no-swag option ● Beat the heat with an earlier start at 7:30 a.m. ● Award for top Masters male/female ● Top age group is 70+, not 60+ ● Referral discount! Get a link when you register. Have three others use the referral link to register and you will receive a $10 refund.

Register here:​ ​https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Sidney/Countryside10k ● Registration fee is $25 for no swag, or add $5 for the race swag. And NO processing fees! ● Second Wind members receive a $2 discount. Use the coupon code "secondwind" at checkout.

Race swag This year instead of a shirt the swag will be a pint glass with the race logo AND a free beer or soft drink at the post-race party at Riggs Beer Company. The post-race party will take place on race day from noon- 2 pm. You will receive a voucher at packet pickup that you can turn in at Riggs for a beer or soft drink during the post race party. Logo pint glass and a beer for just $5!

Packet Pick-Up Packet pick-up will be at Body n’ Sole (1317 N Dunlap St, Savoy) on June 1 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Awards Awards will be presented to the overall male/female, masters male/female and three male and female finishers in the following age groups: under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.

Sponsors We would like to thank our sponsors for their support: Sidney Dairy Barn ​http://www.sidneydairybarn.com/ Body n' Sole ​http://www.bodynsolesports.com/ Riggs Beer Company ​http://www.riggsbeer.com/ Recovery Room ​https://www.chicagorecoveryroom.com Sholem Aquatic Center ​https://champaignparks.com/facility/sholem-aquatic-center/

14 IN PASSING ● Newsletter of the Second Wind Running Club ● Running in the Champaign-Urbana area ● secondwindrunningclub.org Using the Little Rock Marathon as a Training Run by Michele Marcus and Carl Larsen Jr. Training for Clinton Lake Ultra that day. It was so much fun and he really helped get me through my longest training run. Last fall, Nicholas and I talked about running an ultra. There seems to be an argument about who talk- One thing I did enjoy about training was going to ed who into this crazy idea. The way I remember it, all the different trails. Even though roads are an easier he told me that I should run an ultra while I was kind workout to me, it was fun doing trails. I got to run of slow as I had not run since April due to both an Mingo, Allerton, Clinton, and Buffalo several times. injury and being pregnant. I had a C-section at the end Even though it is a road, I also did a long run and a 9 of July and didn’t get the okay from the doctor to start mile race at Mountain Goat to get in some good hill running again until the end of September. Running an training. It’s nice to go out and do things I normally ultra in March seemed like a good goal to get myself didn’t do while training in the past. One of my mis- back to running and working on my endurance. takes was not taking my friend’s offer to go run trails on the weekends when it had rained. I didn’t want to My ultra friends all told me that ultra marathons try and navigate through a muddy mess. In hindsight, were easier than road marathons. I don’t know how I should have practiced mud running before race day. much of this I actually believed. I looked at the 50k You never know what race day will bring. training schedule we decided to follow and see long runs of 20, 22, 24, and 26 miles. This sounds crazy to As race day approached, I really felt I was ready me. I mean seriously, one of the “training” runs is a for this. For the most part, I had done two trail runs a marathon. The long runs are supposed to be on trails week. I also did weekly hill work that varied between which is supposed to be easier on you. I understand the Arboretum, Memorial Stadium ramps, or just the logic in that trails are softer so your legs and joints bumping up the incline on the treadmill and doing do not take as much of a beating, but the navigation 600m sprints. I was feeling great, but still anxious of trails over roots, constant changing terrain, and the knowing that I was doing 3 loops on the Clinton trail. constant up and down of hills are exhausting. Person- That trail is so tough. I did a 20 mile training run out ally, I think roads are easier. and there and remember thinking I didn’t have it in me to have to do one more loop. Nicholas and I decided for our 26 mile training run that we would just run a marathon. Why not get a Then the worst case scenario appeared to be hap- medal out of it? I still cannot believe I ran the Little pening. The week leading up to the race, we kept an Rock marathon just as a training run. And I must give eye on the forecast. It was supposed to rain all night kudos to my marathon running partner, Carl Larsen. Friday and all day Saturday with a chance of snow He ran a slow marathon just to keep me company. He and/or sleet. Forecasts are never accurate, right? As was training for Boston and said he didn’t need to go Saturday approached, the forecast never changed. fast and I helped him by keeping his speed in check We woke up Saturday morning to a very wet, very cold, very snowy morning. A little later into the race, it started to sleet and at one point there was hail, fun times. I’m sure many of you may remember that morning in late March. The marathon and half-mar- athon training programs cancelled for the day and I saw a lot of posts on Facebook that people were either skipping their runs for the day or treadmill running. I told Nicholas that we should just chalk this one up to a lost race cost and stay home. He said that we were going. Ugh, fine then. Of the 125 people that signed up, only 86 showed

May/June 2018 — Volume 35, Number 3 15 up. I don’t know if that made us bad-ass or just plain On March 4, 2018, I ran the Little Rock Marathon dumb. It was cold, wet, and windy. As we started on with Michele Marcus and Nicholas Heller. This was the trail, it was as bad as I imagined. The entire trail my first “non-major marathon” out of 7 marathons ran was a mud puddle, kind of like running through a and finished. I have run only the half marathon here shallow creek. My feet were immediately soaked and at Little Rock the last 3 years and always loved how I could hear the sloshing of water as I ran. The hills organized and how much fun this race is. were so muddy, you had to kind of slide down and aim for a tree so you could catch yourself. Going up hills The Chics In Charge (co directors aka CIC) and was like climbing a waterfall, a snowy, muddy water- volunteers here are fantastic. fall, which made gaining footing a real challenge. It They made their mark on me in 2016 when I came was so cold that by about mile 7, I couldn’t even feel in second in my bracket and surprisingly received a my feet. I had to watch where my feet were landing beautiful beveled glass etched award with my name, just so I knew when they were actually on the ground. time and placing on it. A year later my granddaugh- After one loop, I was absolutely miserable and chilled ter accidentally knocked it off our buffet cabinet into to the bone. I knew I didn’t have it in me to continue many pieces (why I had it there is beyond me). My so I bowed out. A DNF on my first ultra. Seth told me family did not want to tell me ....but my wife did. not to feel bad because a lot of people were dropping. At that point, I felt as if my dog died. I immediately I found out later that of the 86 that started, only 48 emailed the CICs and told them how irresponsible I actually finished. was and asked about a replacement. Within hours they I did get to help Nicholas after his second loop to were back with a response which was “replacement change clothes and I gave him some encouragement. was in the works”. Great goodwill! He later told me that this definitely was the dumbest This year’s event was no different hospitality wise. thing he has ever done and that I was smart to have stopped. I cannot believe that he and other runners Little Rock, like Illinois Marathon, has a yearly finished all three loops that day. The conditions were theme. My first year was a Pirate theme, 2nd year was brutal and it took some real mental strength to keep Game On (Monopoly, Twister, Super Mario Bros) going. Congrats to all 48 of you crazy, crazy people. theme, last year was a candy theme called “Runali- cious” and this year was Medieval theme, complete I am disappointed that I didn’t get to run the race with a mock Royal Court with jesters and jousters to as I had hoped, but I do not feel bad for quitting that entertain at the expo and on the route. day. Will I try an ultra again? Eh, right now I am not inclined to try again. I miss the short, fast races and My goal here was to prepare for Boston. I planned I really want to spend the summer working on speed on making this a tempo training run at first. Michele again. Then again, I said I would never run a marathon Marcus and Nicholas Heller had run this race before again after both my first and second marathons and I in 2016 and we all placed in this race and decided to have now run six of them after completing my sixth approach this differently this year. Both Michele and one in April. Never say never. Nicholas were running Clinton Lake Ultra later in March and they wanted to use this race as just a long Training for Boston 2018 run for Clinton and myself for the Boston Marathon. Second Wind at Little Rock 2018 Michele was coming off 7 months from giving birth to Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon and within a year of fracturing her hip. She said she to 122nd Boston Marathon like to run in 9:30s . Of course “Speedy” Nicholas was out to run @ 7 min clip. Carl Larsen Jr. Training for this marathon in January and February Little Rock Marathon time 4:06:48 for me was brutal . A fall at the very first Illinois Mara- thon training run started my woes. Two chest colds Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon time 1:59:53 and a reaction to my prostate cancer meds where my Boston Marathon time 3:59:08 heart rates spiked many times to 200bpm during an 8 16 IN PASSING ● Newsletter of the Second Wind Running Club ● Running in the Champaign-Urbana area ● secondwindrunningclub.org miler. I never had this problem for 4 months straight on this medicine and suddenly it was now an issue . This was a wake-up call during my 500 miles of training. Sweating out the cold on the treadmills and even traveling to Arizona for a few dry runs until I hit the antibiotics 10 days before the race was the only way I shook off the two colds. Finally feeling better, we left Champaign on the first Friday afternoon in March. We traveled 8 hours that afternoon and evening to my sister-in-law’s house in Hot Springs, Arkansas and arrived just before midnight Carl, Michele, and Nicholas prepare for the royal treatment! .We went to bed and slept in the next day. ing on the route – if you want to party during this race, After a glorious breakfast, Nicholas, Michele and I there are many opportunities for beer, Jell-O shots, did a little fishing, I caught the first fish and Nicholas and vodka and pickle juice are all there for you. The stayed with it to catch dinner. governor of Arkansas was even outside his mansion to That Saturday afternoon, we went to the expo only cheer us on about mile 15. In the end it was great train- to find out Nicholas forgot to register for the race, ing run for Boston Marathon and Clinton Lake Ultra which cost him an extra $50.00 . Luckily for him they as Michele and I crossed the line in 4:06 and Nicholas did not close the race down. at 3:03. We all finished and received that ginormous, 3-pound bling that’s 10” x 12” and has a big old dragon We shared some good laughs and I bruised his ribs on it . I am writing this 4 days after the race and my some while we watched the Medieval jousting. We recovery has been awesome. I already have 18 miles in headed back and had a magnificent dinner of lasagna, on 3 runs and looking forward to pacing 18 miles with Chicago-style Molly’s pizza, and freshly caught fried the marathon training group. Stayed tuned I will let fish for dinner. We pretty much were in bed by 9 pm to rise up for the race at 4am Sunday morning as we had 45 mins to travel for the race start downtown. The forecast was rain later in the day and 50 deg temps. The weather started out a little precarious as it drizzled the whole trip to Little Rock from our accommodations in Hot Springs Village. By the start of the race it dried up a bit but within the first mile the drizzle began until it was steadily fall- ing through mile 10. Mile 11 -18 is the hilliest part of this Marathon, and it finally dried up. Not sure how my feet stayed dry but they did. Michele and I ran pretty much the whole way until mile 17 when she had to use the potty. I told her I did not want to ditch her and slowed my pace to 10-min miles until she caught up. This was by far not as difficult as I thought it would be because of my struggles with a cold for 8 weeks. In fact I never felt better. The running temperatures were ideal most of the Marathon at about 50 deg with very little wind . The rain didn’t keep the many bands from playing on the route, or the crazies from party- Carl and Michele are ready to eat like kings after running the hills of Little Rock. And would you look at that bling! May/June 2018 — Volume 35, Number 3 17 you all know how this Boston training via Little Rock running gloves, and compression socks. I wore $1.00 Marathon goes as well. However from a runners high clear Walmart poncho for 25 miles. I took it off right perspective, I am looking towards a fantastic pacing before Hereford St. By the time I got to the finish, I run at Springfield’s Lincoln Presidential Half Mara- was soaked. My hips gave out at mile 21, but I fin- thon April 3 and Boston April 17, 2018. ished in 3:59:08 . My fastest in 3 tries. I still remem- ber when the torrents of rain hit harder, the spectators Update. Lincoln Presidential half was cold but got louder. I remember the wind coming into Boston ended on a great note . Another year of pacing and almost pushing me into the railing twice. Then it was another year winning a beer from Ryan Anderson and just continuous. We finished. We made history. Worst one from Richard Tapping. Two years safely in the history books pacing the 2:00 group and coming in at 1:59:53. 7 secs within 2 hours 2 years straight. Now on to 122nd Boston Marathon The best thing Eric and Charlene , John North, Richard and Chris Tapping, and I did is stay in Hopkinton for the 122 Boston Marathon. We were 2.9 miles away from the starting line. Even though we did not know it at the time of booking our AirBnB it was a major plus for some pretty historic weather. In fact it was the worst weather in 122 years of races at Boston. It was coming down so hard, while I was making my breakfast the morning of April 16th wild turkeys were flushed out and walking through our back yard. The elite buses passed right by our AirBnB. We watched the 1st wave on tv and took the shuttle from South St and Main in Hopkinton. We went right from the bus to the start line and got in the wave 3 right on time. The Village looked like a tornado hit it. Clothes and throw- aways everywhere . John Norths shoes at that point were already soaked. Prior to traveling I silicone- sprayed my shoes. Before I left I put a half a jar of Vaseline all over my shoes and some where my socks met my shoes and acted as a seal. I ran with a com- pression shirt hood under a brooks rain jacket, shorts, At left, our heros prepare for the battle. Above, Carl and Eric crossed the finish line together!

racing weather in 122 races. We walked to our car which we parked in the Clarendon parking lot where our dry clothes were. We changed clothes in the park- ing stairwell. For 45 minutes after the race my body and hands shook violently from hypothermia. But we had the car going now and with the heater and dry bodies in car, we now heated the car up faster. Lucky to survive and lucky to finish and be part of history. I truly think running with the Illinois Marathon training group, running the Little Rock Marathon, and pacing the Lincoln Presidential Half Mars prepared for the

18 IN PASSING ● Newsletter of the Second Wind Running Club ● Running in the Champaign-Urbana area ● secondwindrunningclub.org cold driving windy rains. Running with and crossing the finish line with Eric Berlin at 3:59:08 and finally breaking the 4 hour bar- rier with a friend made the race. Traveling and exploring Boston with John North and Richard Tapping was extra special. Dave McGillveray, The Boston Marathon and race director and someone who ran Ant- arctica Marathon a few months ago stated it was easier running Antarctica this year than the 122nd Boston Marathon. Go figure. Glad I was prepared, glad I was with SWRC members. Third time was the charm. Think- ing about going back at 70 years old...... God willing at 80.

Before and after, Carl, John, and Richard laugh in disbelief before the race, and pose with their med- als after completing Boston 2018. Now for a bit of craziness. I volunteered for the Golden Ticket booth (at Illinois Marathon Expo) and noticed a fellow with shirt and had to ask him how his race went. We talked about the weather and he stated he was from North- brook, IL, he was 63, and just completed his 1st Boston. I asked what his finishing time was and he stated he had a 3:59:08 . I could not believe this guy was telling me the truth and pulled up the results on my iPad and showed him my time which was the same, as I was not sure he would have believed me. He came back and we took a picture together and stated we need to grab a beer and run together. Just so happens he will be running his 9th and I will be running my 6th Chicago Marathon in October. Should’ve bought a Lotto ticket that night! What are the odds?

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May/June 2018 — Volume 35, Number 3 19 The Carmel Marathon - What a Deal! by Ryan Anderson It was about this time a year ago I got super excited for the 2018 Carmel Marathon because they were offer- ing a very special $31 entry fee for any of the races they offered. At that price I could not resist the chance to run a marathon. Every year the Monumental Marathon offers a $60 sign up fee on new years day and this was half that cost, no way I was missing out on that price. The reason for the super low entry price, they were re- branding the race and calling it Carmel Marathon 2.0. It Ryan and Amber enjoy the Carmel Marathon Expo. came with a new course and a new date, March 31st in- going to offer any Gels, bananas, oranges, pretzels or stead of early April, hence the $31 entry fee. Apparently anything other than water and Powerade. This was not they thought they were losing out on too many runners even written in big letters, it was a small section under who were picking the Illinois Marathon over the Carmel the FAQ, I was so glad I found this because I would Marathon, and I thought why not do both. I had heard never have guessed that a 1,000 plus person marathon some good things about the race from Bruce Butler who in its 8th year would not offer aid on the course. I just ran it before, and had good things to say about it, so I made sure to cram as many gels in a pouch as I could thought since it had good reviews and was only $31 it and carried one for the first 5 miles. For a $31 marathon was well worth trying out. I can overlook a few things. I was a bit nervous about running a marathon this The next big surprise was on race day, gear check early in the spring because of the possibility of bad was about 4 blocks long just 5 min before the race weather on race day, and bad weather for training runs. started. Luckily my awesome wife volunteered to bite The winter was touch and go as far as training with the bullet and start late in order to gear check. As the some bad weather early on and some better training as start approached they abandoned their gear check pro- race day approached. And then 6” of snow the weekend cess and just had people throw their bags in the tent and before the race. they organized them later allowing Amber and everyone As race day approached I was doing the same thing else to make it to the start line on time. we all do, check the weather and scour the race website My final surprise was that I could not find any satel- and social media sites to find out as much information lite signal before the race. I started my watch about as I could about the race. This is when I discovered my 4-5 min before the race to find a signal but none could biggest surprise of the race. The only aid on the course be found. The race started, and no signal. I wasn’t that was going to be water and Powerade. They were not worried because I was not at the front of the line, but I

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20 IN PASSING ● Newsletter of the Second Wind Running Club ● Running in the Champaign-Urbana area ● secondwindrunningclub.org was starting to worry a little. Then we started walking thon is nice. to the line, still no signal (more worried). Then we were running towards the line, no signal (full on freak out was The lack of aid on the course started to catch up to me about to happen). Finally we crossed over the first of two late in the race as I was needing something salty. I was timing mats at the start, no signal (what the heck). At able to get some salt packets at some aid tents and throw the last second, in between the two timing mats I got a them into my water and powerade. Like almost all mara- signal. thons the last few miles seemed further and further apart. Then the final ¾ of a mile was literally up a hill and into The weather was looking kind of iffy the night before the wind. The bike path had done a great job of blocking with some wind and a call for the possibility of more the wind but the last part of the race was out in the open. wind and rain as the day went on. However, as the miles rolled on the weather remained nice with little to no The final hardship of the race was the last half mile. wind. As I settled into the race things were going well. They had a sprint to the finish challenge, whoever had Some of the mile markers were not that easy to see. I the biggest pace difference in the last half mile than the missed 2 or 3 of them in the first 5 or 6 miles. There rest of the race would win $100. Well with a half mile to were plenty of people to run with, it almost felt too go, running up hill and into the wind I knew I was not crowded. winning that $100. As I was approaching the finish I was looking for Amber who was waiting right at the finish Our pacer was hitting his times fairly accurately, line with a big smile and a hug. Well I am not sure if it although I did not feel they were very evenly paced. I was a hug so much as a catch the person who is falling was running with the 3:45 pace group which had quite into me. After the race there was not much of a post-race the crowd. Among the people in the crowd were Sarah party. The winds had kicked up to over 40 mph gust and from New York City, James from Chicago, and Igor from some of the post-race activities were shutting down. I did Toronto. The four of us soon became great race buddies. find my race buddies and a pancake, but no beer. We talked about about where we were from, why we were running this race and of course what we were plan- Overall it was a pretty good race. I had a hard time ning on eating and drinking after the race. The big debate overlooking the lack of aid on the course but if that is came down to beer or pancakes, luckily both were being not a big deal to you or if you are just doing the half offered at the end of the race. marathon it would probably not be as big of a deal. The course was well laid out, packet pickup was the night At times the race crowds were sparse even though we before, with a pretty-nice-but-nothing-exciting expo. were running through a lot of neighborhoods. I really Carmel itself seemed to be a very new town with lots of liked he first half of the race. We ran through a lot of construction…. and roundabouts (I hate roundabouts). neighborhoods and even on a nice paved bike path. I re- ally liked the course because I like racing through areas For the price I paid I thought I got a great deal. At that that remind me of where I train. It makes it feel like a price I would probably do it again. Not sure though if I training run and not a race and takes off some pressure. had to pay what all the regular folks had to pay. The worst part of the first half of the course was that we had to run under the half marathon finish shoot on our way out to the second half of the course. The second half was a lot like the first with a lot more of the bike trail. When you picked up your bib at the expo you got a pacing band with the time you registered for. So I was calling out what our time should be and Sarah would let us know where we actually were and how far ahead of pace we were. We were such a well-oiled machine people started asking us how we all knew each other, and Ryan and his thought it was great we were such good running friends. running buddies They were even more surprised when they found out we crush the Carmel met at mile 2. Our group of four stayed together until Marathon. late in the race which was a big help. Having someone to share the misery of some of the late miles of the mara- May/June 2018 — Volume 35, Number 3 21 Illinois Marathon Recap by Martha McSims, Lori Heller, and Jim Fair III Martha McSims My aunt was doing her first 5k with the Il- linois marathon, so my Mom cheered with me on Fri- The marathon experience through my eyes as a day night. I had never stood at the start line before, spectator (I had a freaking blast). so that’s where we stood. I handed my Mom a cow- I am not going to deny I was very down and out bell. She says, “What’s with the cowbell?” I replied, that I wouldn’t be running or walking in any of the “Runners love them.” She found out very quickly events during the 10th year anniversary of the Illi- how much runners love them. As runners were pass- nois marathon. Whether I was walking, running, or ing us, they would yell “more cowbell!” It was awe- volunteering, I had been part of the Illinois marathon some. After all the runners were well on their way, the last five years. I have been injured since August, we walked over to the my favorite spot to see specta- and I have been a spectator for 6 races cheering on tors; the area right before you go into the stadium. my wife and friends. I knew cheering at the Illinois I cheered on so many people I knew. A few people marathon would be different than participating, but stopped and gave me hugs. I was super happy that I my enthusiasm was there as if I was running. It’s the saw a few runners from the BWRG. I was a proud best event in our community and I knew I would be mentor seeing them run or walk into the stadium. My cheering for a great deal more people in my running Mom and I had so much fun. It was great to share this family. The Tuesday before the weekend events was with my Mom because even though she doesn’t know a very bad leg pain day, but I refused to let it squash a whole lot about running, she knows how much it my spirit. I was looking forward to cheering on the means to me. It was super cool to watch my aunt and runners for the coming weekend. wife go into the stadium. I knew it would be awesome for my aunt to finish in the stadium with all the bright I got my cheer bag ready Friday morning lights and to see herself on the big screen. My throat which consisted of 2 cowbells, 2 posters, a race guide, was sore after all the yelling, and I had a small gash and snacks. The things to add before arriving Fri- on my finger from ringing the cowbells, but I was so day night were positive attitude, high energy, and of ready to cheer on Saturday. course, a smile.

Second Wind Members! 22 IN PASSING ● Newsletter of the Second Wind Running Club ● Running in the Champaign-Urbana area ● secondwindrunningclub.org When I get back to the pavement, I realize that I will miss cheering. I will have to run very fast, beat all the other runners, cross the finish line, then start cheering! :) Congratulations to all the Second Wind members who participated in the Illinois marathon events. If I didn’t personally see you running, I was cheering you on in spirit. Lori Heller Another fun first! I ran a marathon! ... well, okay, I didn’t run all of it, but I did have a great time running the Illinois Marathon Relay with my team! It was a blast cheering in all different sections of town, getting to and from exchange points, and seeing all the other Second Wind members out running and cheering. It was also nice not to have the pressure of doing the event just for me, but I found it easier to push myself knowing that I was a part of a team. What a fun way to spend race day!

Martha always brings the enthusiasm and awesomeness!

I was up at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. I was so excited that you would have thought I was run- ning. I had a difficult time waking Tammy who was running the 10K. When we got to the race, I gave my wife a “good luck” hug and stood around the starting line again. I was so pumped to watch the runners start. After I watched Tammy and the rest of the 10K run- ners past, I rode my bike to the 5 mile mark of the 10K course. Again, I had a blast cheering on the runners and holding my sign trying to encourage the runners Two marathon relay teams pose for a picture after a beautiful run to finish hard. After Tammy passed by me, I rode my through Champaign-Urbana. bike back to the stadium and stood at the same place as I did Friday night. Right as I got there, I saw the Jim Fair III and the Second Wind Running Club two men that were battling it out for first place. It was later I learned, they tied at the finish line. Thank You to all the Volunteers at the Second Wind booth of the Marathon Expo! I have always believed everything happens for a reason. I am not sure if I have found the reason for We would like to thank everyone who volunteered this nightmare of an injury, but I will share this, I have at the Second Wind Running Club booth during the enjoyed experiencing the other side of running; being Illinois Marathon Expo, helping to make this program the best cheerleader for my wife, friends, and my run- great with so much enthusiasm and energy! With your ning family that I can be. help, the club was able to interact with a variety of May/June 2018 — Volume 35, Number 3 23 runners including engaging current and prospective members. Whether you have had the opportunity to sign up to volunteer at the expo, we encourage you to sign up to volunteer for other forthcoming events. The members who earned BBSW points for volunteering at the Second Wind expo booth will be able to re- deem their points, which are earned and accumulated throughout the year, at the annual banquet.

These photos were taken at the expo booth by Jim Fair III, who coordinated the marathon expo booth.

Above, the gentleman is Mitch Garner, President of Run for the trail! the RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) and the In 2018 the Kickapoo Rail Trail is teaming up with the lady is Sue Brown-Nickerson, Central Region Direc- Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon as a charity running tor of RRCA. Both were accompanied by RRCA’s partner to add more miles to the trail. We’d love you to Illinois state representative Doug Pitchford (not in the consider running for the KRT! photo) at the RRCA booth, which was adjacent to the Second Wind Booth.

www.ccfpd.org/KRT 24 IN PASSING ● Newsletter of the Second Wind Running Club ● Running in the Champaign-Urbana area ● secondwindrunningclub.org Second Wind Running Club’s Green Team: Just who do we think we are? by The Green Team, Letitia Moffitt, Martha McSims, Tammy McSims, Sara Myers, Laura Owen Members of Second Wind Running Club have finish with a 15k to set up for a half next year. started a “Green Team” this year to consider ways the club can help protect the environment. We thought Letitia Moffitt: I’ve been running for about a dozen we’d take the time to introduce ourselves, answer years and I’ve been with the club for most of those some questions, and let you know what this Green years. My current running goal is to qualify for the Team thing is all about. Boston Marathon, since I can qualify under a new (slower) age category. There are advantages to getting So who are you people, anyway? old! Martha McSims: I have been a member of Second Sara Myers: I have been a member of the Second Wind since the Fall of 2016. I am on the board and Wind Running Club since I joined the Beginning I am the program director for the Women’s Begin- Women’s Running Group in August of 2016. Before ning Running Group. Unfortunately, I haven’t been then, I had made several unsuccessful attempts to start running the last 9 months due to a leg injury. I hope running. Thankfully, this group helped me realize we are able to get the injury figured out soon because my love for running. I am currently training for the there is isn’t anything I want more than to get back to Illinois Half Marathon, which will be my first half. the pavement: my happy place. Laura Owen: I started running in 2009 and have Tammy McSims: I joined second wind through been a member of SWRC since joining the half mara- the Women’s Beginning Running Group. Wow, it has thon training group the following year. Half mara- been close to two years now. My plan this year is to thons are still my favorite distance because I can train

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May/June 2018 — Volume 35, Number 3 25 for them and still manage family obligations, work, years ago in Earth, Society, and Environmental Sus- and grad school. I have also worked on the newslet- tainability at the University of Illinois. My work so ter, helped out with the Women’s Beginner Running far has nothing to do with my degree, so I jumped at Group, am currently the club’s Membership Coordina- the chance to join the green team and put it to good tor, and I serve on the Illinois Marathon Committee as use. I hope to help the club make lasting changes and the Pasta Feed Coordinator. increase its social responsibility, which I feel can only improve an organization. Why does the club have to “go green,” anyway? Letitia: The club doesn’t have to do anything. What we’re hoping is that we can share ideas that people will want to do. The Green Team is here to help make these ideas easy to achieve. Laura: We know that old habits are hard to change but we also know that many of you can help in very small ways without going out of your way. We may suggest things that will help the club operate in a more sustainable manner, but going green doesn’t mean that each of us has to work hard to make it happen. Instead, think about making small changes that collectively make a difference. One of the recurring themes in sus- tainability is collective action. Yes, we can all make a difference, but to have a lasting impact that commands The Green Team displays common items that can be recycled change requires teamwork. Our goal is to make it as (bottles, cans, Gu and Clif wrappers) and composted (fruit peels easy as possible for you to take part. and rinds). What makes you such experts on this stuff? What made you interested in starting the Green Martha: I definitely still have a lot to learn. I have Team? been recycling for years, and I still learn something I Martha: I read an article on the Runner’s World can do differently to help the planet quite often. One Facebook page about how runners are bringing of my favorite quotes is, “No one can do everything, “green” ideas to their running clubs. I was intrigued. but everyone can do something.” -Max Lucado. We It brought up many uneasy feelings I have when I see can all do something, even if it’s a simple thing, to all the Gatorade bottles and water cups in the trash help our planet Earth. can after a race. As somewhat of a new member of Letitia: Nobody on the Green Team is pretending the club, I didn’t know how to bring it up. Luckily, my we invented recycling! Like a lot of people, I try my friend Letitia saw the same article on my Facebook best to be eco-friendly, but I’ll admit there’s a lot I page, and thought this was a great idea too. Then still don’t know and a lot more I could do. What we’re Laura, Sara, and Tammy joined too. This is how the hoping is that together we can find simple ways to “green” team was made. avoid negative impact on the environment while we Tammy: I started recycling in my early 30’s: plas- enjoy our running activities. tic, cans and cardboard. I see more news about all the Tammy: Definitely not an expert. I think there is so plastic everywhere especially in the lakes and oceans. much more to learn. Joining this group and hearing Even some of our water supplies have traces of plastic. other ideas is fascinating. You can never grow your That’s crazy! I know there is more than just plastic knowledge too much. Just makes you feel good to do that needs recycled but it is my biggest passion. something for the wildlife and of course our Earth. Laura: I finally got my bachelor’s degree several Laura: Absolutely nothing. When you have 26 IN PASSING ● Newsletter of the Second Wind Running Club ● Running in the Champaign-Urbana area ● secondwindrunningclub.org scratched the surface, you realize that you know Letitia: When we moved out to the country, we less than you thought. I think we can all learn more discovered trash pickup was only twice a month. To through our actions. reduce our trash, we started composting: we put all waste paper, fruit and vegetable scraps, eggshells, cof- What does “recycling” really mean to you? fee grounds, and teabags in a compost pile (along with Martha: This question brings me back to my child- waste from our chickens and macaws). No, it doesn’t hood. My brother and I used to walk the railroad smell bad, and composting plus recycling and just cut- tracks and collect aluminum cans. We would take the ting down on waste in general has reduced our trash cans to this contraption called “The Golden Goat.” We to a single bag twice a month! Surprisingly, it wasn’t would put our cans in it, listen to them go through the difficult—a lot easier than getting a marathon PR. machine, then change came out. Then we would do What’s “fun” about any of this? what any kid would do and go to the candy store with our change. Recycling has been part of my life since Letitia: I think that, as with running, it’s easy to see I was a kid whether I knew I was helping the planet small changes start to add up. When I trained for my or not. Just think of those cans my brother and I saved first half, like a lot of people I would see the mara- from going into a landfill just because we liked the thoners and think “no way am I ever going to be able sound of the Golden Goat, and because we enjoyed to do that!” But then I did. Likewise, it seems impossi- eating candy. ble for one person to make a difference when it comes to the environment, but when you see how much you can accomplish by reducing your plastic waste—and you think about what would happen if everyone did the same thing—it is enjoyable, and you want to do even more. What if I have an idea that’s even better than the ones you’ve come up with? Sara: If you have a new or different idea of how the “greenness” of our club and races can be improved, please let us know. Talk to us at the races, fun runs, in line for the porta potty or wherever you run into us. One of the most important things we want readers to take away from this article is that we are not experts, we are all still learning and we want your help! The The Green Goat. Green Team’s goal is to help improve the “greenness” of Second Wind Running Club and its events. It is your club and we welcome all of your ideas! You keep saying how “easy” these green initiatives are. What’s an “easy” thing you do that makes a differ- ence to the environment? Look for The Green Team’s recycling and compost bins (and a few Green Team members) at the next Sara: Although recycling is great, it is better to re- Second Wind Running Club event: Buffalo Trace Trail duce the need to recycle by not using extra plastic and Race on May 19. other packaging materials. Here are some super easy things I do: use a refillable water bottle, not use the Contact The Green Team at greenteam@second- plastic bags in the produce department, buy foods in windrunningclub.org bulk and store them in reusable containers, and avoid using straws. All of these examples are easy to do and help the environment by reducing waste.

May/June 2018 — Volume 35, Number 3 27 Kidding Around for Kidneys by Ken Willund and Nicholas Heller

On the Second Wind Running Club webpage, un- and signed many of the “Beardsleys Bandits” hats to der the “Run with Us” section, the Lunch Run Group increase the donation received for these hats. is detailed to run from campus during the noon hour. Named for the meeting spot, Fourth and Peabody Track Club Noon Runners have an email group also where meeting time is negotiated and stories are told. Ken has agreed to share some of his story here in hopes that many of you will also see the potential here and hopes that you will join in the party next year!

“As many of you know, we often have written race reports describing our efforts, our splits… yada yada yada… following a big race. Often they include interesting tidbits about race strategies and whatnot. And sometimes a light-hearted yarn about an interest- ing adventure that may or may not have happened These self-described “Clowns” do more than just run. along the way. Well, my race reports have typically Sure the noon runs are beneficial to training, but for deviated from the norm. Mainly because I suck at the past two years, they have been comedic relief and marathons and virtually every one I have run has fundraisers during the Illinois Marathon. included some sort of disaster scenario. So this race report will be no different in many respects. Thank- Inspired by Dick Beardsley in 2017, they decided fully there were no disasters this time (well… except to dress in their best 1970’s and 80’s garb and run for Brent, and to a lesser degree, Patrick). Only pure approximately a two-hour half marathon with and bliss along the course, as I will BRIEFLY describe. just-ahead of Dick to pump up the crowd and let them know that Dick was coming. Dick was so impressed A long version exists, and can be shared upon and honored that he was planning to join in on the request, but I think most of you will prefer the shorter costume party this year, but he sustained an injury version. during the long winter. This wrinkle did not deflate Either way, I hope you enjoy. We certainly did. the enthusiasm of the Noon Clowns - they even looked into ways that they could wheel Dick around the half marathon! ... but decided for the health and safty of everyone involved that this was not going to The Clown Posse Race Report happen. I think everyone is at least generally familiar with Ken Wilund is a professor in the Department of what went down during the race. The retro-70’s thing, Kinesiology and Community Health and initiated fun- mullets, gold chains for winners, singing with the draising for kidney awareness and research. In addi- bands, slamming beers and jello shots and margari- tion to just asking for sponsors for the completion of tas…. Watching an alien invade John Popovich’s the half-marathon in costume, hats were also created. Body, turning him into a Prefontaine dance machine, Dick Beardsley, again, helped out with this vision etc. Next year I am wearing my Garmin to track the actual distance we ran. Technically we were credited 28 IN PASSING ● Newsletter of the Second Wind Running Club ● Running in the Champaign-Urbana area ● secondwindrunningclub.org with a ½ marathon, but with all of the sprints to the side- walks, porches, and band stages…. It had to be a minimum of 14 to 15 mile course. But regardless of how far we ran, it was pure bliss the whole way. I BEG everyone to join us next year. If we go 20+ strong…. No telling how much havoc we will reap, how much fun we will have, and how many more memories we will make. Instead of talking more about it… I think a few highlight pictures tell a better story: ”

The Clown Posse had a blast running the Illinois Marathon, and tried their best to make it more enjoy- able for all others involved. Above, they take a break to give high-fives to all those running by. Middle, they joined yet another band to entertain the crowd and runners passing by. Right, the party continued into the stadium! What a fun way to earn your medal!

May/June 2018 — Volume 35, Number 3 29 20 (or so) Questions with Beth Scheid by Bruce Butler Beth grew up in a southwest side Chicago neigh- than watching. Her first race was the 1985 Women’s borhood where there were 36 kids spread among the Race in Crystal Lake Park. It was such a positive ex- 20 houses on the block. Gymnastics and ballet were perience, winning a nice raffle prize, and eating great some of her organized activities, but she spent her post-race treats, that Beth got hooked. She is pleased free time playing massive group games with the other that daughters Brittany and Brianna have chosen to kids, which involved lots of running if you wanted to make running a part of their lives. She treasures when survive (e.g. Tag, Red Rover, Dodgeball, Hide and all four of them can travel out of the country together Seek). She was her high school accompanist and and explore their surroundings by going out running. most free time was spent practicing piano or get- (Except one time when they trusted Bruce’s shortcut ting into normal teenager trouble. As an engineering suggestion and got mired in a field with 3 inches of undergrad at the University of Illinois at Urbana- cement-like mud stuck to their shoes with nothing Champaign, she took part in many intramural sports hard enough to scrape it off.) and found water polo to be too much like drowning but enjoyed a runner-up award for doubles ping-pong. 1. Why do you run? Sedentary job + Love of Beth didn’t start real running after she met Bruce and good food = Need to run! Running brings balance was in grad school in 1981. She enjoyed accompany- to my week and my brain just works better when I’m ing him to 5K and 10K races in the community and running regularly. surrounding towns to cheer him on. A few years later 2. Do you have a mentor? Not now. When I she decided it would be way more fun to be doing first started training for half-marathons, I gathered Second Wind Ad 2018_7.5x5_FINAL_01-29-18.pdf 1 1/29/18 6:14 PM

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30 IN PASSING ● Newsletter of the Second Wind Running Club ● Running in the Champaign-Urbana area ● secondwindrunningclub.org 6. Trails or roads? Roads. I’m surrounded by them, and my schedule makes it harder to make time to seek out enjoyable trails. 7. What’s your go-to shoe right now? I’ve got classic runner dorsal bunions and the Altra Provision 3.0 shoes Mike Lindemann suggested provide the best fit. 8. Best running book you’ve read? The best running book I’ve never read is Danny Dryer’s book, “Chi Running”, or so Bruce keeps trying to convince me. 9. What is your occupation and how do you fit running around work? I’m the Assistant CIO (Chief Information Officer) for the University of Illinois. I prefer running in the morning and in the light, so I sometimes have to adjust with the seasons, which may mean running after work. 10. What’s the worst running injury you’ve had? Horribly spraining my ankle when I stepped in a camouflaged hole, while running during a running event that I was not running in! (I was photographing the Cowchip Classic high school cross-country meet in Chrisman.) 11. What are some of your favorite races out- many pearls of wisdom from Brenda Mehnert and Joe side of central Illinois? My favorite race was the Seeley. 2008 Across the Bay 12K with the whole family. Run- ning across the Golden Gate Bridge on a perfect blue- 3. What’s the best advice you ever received? sky day was phenomenal. With both daughters choos- Be grateful each time you go running that you’re ing Washington University for college, I’ve enjoyed healthy enough to do so. exploring St. Louis neighborhoods via running various 4. What are 3 things every runner should half-marathons over the last 6 years. know? 1. Dress for 20 degrees warmer than the cur- 12. Which PR are you most proud of? I’ve never rent temperature. 2. If something is really hurting, stop been a fast runner and always averaged around 9:00 running and find out what’s wrong, instead of hoping to 9:30 pace in my early running years. I was pleased by ignoring the problem, it will go away. 3. Having when I averaged 8:50 min/mi at the 2006 Christie problem-beset races makes for better stories than per- Clinic 5K and got 2nd in my age group. fect races. 13. Many runners have quirks or things that 5. When Hollywood makes a movie about your make them stand out. Do you have any running running life, will it be a comedy, drama, action, quirks? My daughters claim the way I pump my arms romantic comedy, or a horror flick? Who will play amplifies the squitching noise made by my sleeves the lead? It will be a comedy with me playing the rubbing my jacket, and it distracts their running. (I starring role and my husband and daughters as sup- think they’re looking for excuses!) porting actors who roll their eyes at each new set of problems that seem to find me before big races (e.g. 14. You take a lot of pictures for Second Wind. stomach virus, bruised ribs, sprained wrist, foot neu- Does this get in the way of your running? How roma, etc.) so I never get to hit my original goals. May/June 2018 — Volume 35, Number 3 31 does taking an awesome picture compare to run- over my hand. It instantly froze, my fingers and hand ning an awesome race? In taking thousands of photos became numb, and it took me a distracted mile, using of our very talented east central Illinois high school my mouth and other hand, to get my mitten back on. cross country runners, I found I enjoyed the challenge of running with my camera and adjusting for chang- 23. As one half of several of the married run- ing conditions, while trying to get good shots. It’s the ning couples in Second Wind, what are some of the best feeling when I capture a perfect moment, and it’s advantages to being married to a runner? Feeling akin to hitting a race goal. For Second Wind races, no guilt when deciding between doing house upkeep I like shooting the finish line where I can cheer on or going for a run. The run always wins. club members as they strive for more PRs. And yes, 24. And of course, what are some of the disad- sometimes shooting club events gets in the way of my vantages to being married to a runner? Watching running them. prodigious amounts of peanut butter disappear during 15. Favorite running app? I don’t have one. heavy training periods (60 jars in 9 months!). 16. Current running watch? I like the slim fit of 25. Can you tell us about a change you’ve made my Garmin Forerunner 10. in your running routine in the last year that you wish you’d started doing earlier? Switching to a 17. I’ve heard others talk about how difficult standing desk at work and regularly doing leg weight mile repeats are. Any particular workout you exercises that strengthen quads and glutes have greatly dread? Anything with real hills. I’m such a flatlander! reduced hip and IT band issues. 18. Can you get yourself out the door without 26. What’s the most common question you get a group or running partner? Easily. I like my quiet from your non-running friends, and how do you “inside my head” time during my weekday runs, but I answer it? “Isn’t running hard on your joints as you adore the social aspect of the weekend training runs. get older?” I tell them having stronger muscles from I like hearing about club members’ lives. There are so running makes things easier on my joints. many talented and interesting people in Second Wind. 19. Average weekly mileage? 20ish when training for distance races, 12-15 when not Beth is a huge contributor to the Second Wind

20. Longest run on a treadmill, or will you just many events and by volunteering her time to orga- run outside regardless of the weather? I’m definite- nizeRunning all the Club, amazing sevring photos as unofficial she takes. historian If you, attoo, ly an all-weather outdoor runner unless icy conditions would like to help Second Wind, we are currently make things treacherous. I had to do a 7-mile treadmill looking for a person who is interested in taking run during the polar vortex winter and thought the bot- over the newsletter! This person would coordinate toms of my feet were burning off. the advertising within as well as editing and com- piling content for your fellow Second Wind mem- 21. Longest distance where you put the word bers! “just” in front of it when telling your friends how long your run was? My life schedule holds me at This position could also be done by a team - one the half-marathon level, but I live with and spend who likes collecting and editing stories and photos time with Ironmen and witness their grueling training and soliciting advertisements, and another who is regimes. I often find myself saying, “Oh, I’m just run- more graphically inclined to actually storyboard ning the half.” and create the newsletter in InDesign. 22. Biggest mistake you ever made in a race? Please express interest in an email to During a sub-freezing Turkey Trot half-marathon in [email protected] Schaumburg, Illinois, some Gu gel got on my hand. I asked the water station volunteer to pour water all 32 IN PASSING ● Newsletter of the Second Wind Running Club ● Running in the Champaign-Urbana area ● secondwindrunningclub.org 20 (or so) Questions with Bruce Hajek by Bruce Butler Bruce played on the tennis team at Willowbrook High School, sister school to cross-country legend- ary York High School, in the Chicago suburbs. The tennis team, coached by a mathematics teacher, was easy-going and fun. Bruce would scratch his head at the crazy students on the cross-country team run- ning in the fields around the tennis courts all the time instead of having fun playing tennis. Bruce came down to Champaign-Urbana to attend University of Illinois along with 30 of his high school classmates. Little did he know he’d be there for most of his life. Bruce occasionally jogged for endurance and paid little attention to Craig Virgin, who came to Illinois at the same time. By the early 1980’s there was an incredible explosion of 10K road races all around Champaign County. Bruce and co-workers found them fun and began running ten or more of those races each year. There was also a three lap marathon on the roads in and just outside Allerton Park which 5. When Hollywood makes a movie about Bruce once completed. Bruce also enjoyed the local your running life, will it be a comedy, drama, ac- running club (precursor to Second Wind) sponsored tion, romantic comedy, or a horror flick? Who will weekly 5k fun runs at Crystal Lake park, not far from play the lead? It will be a public service announce- Bruce’s apartment on Clark Street near the University ment extolling the virtues of running, narrated by campus. Bruce met Beth through ballroom dancing. Danny Dryer. But they, along with part of their wedding party, ran a 6. Trails or roads? I run primarily roads. five mile race the morning of their wedding. Trails are fun too, but I occasionally race marathons 1. Why do you run? To help overall fitness. on roads, which makes it important to train on roads. Sure it takes time, but so does rehabilitation from 7. What’s your go-to shoe right now? Brooks many illnesses that I hope to avoid through preventive Air Flow. It is towards the minimalist end of shoe exercise. spectrum. 2. Do you have a mentor? Not for running in 8. Best running book you’ve read? Chi Run- general. I got into Ironman triathlons in 2008 and ning by Danny Dryer. my colleague Andy Singer has been my mentor in that endeavor, with advice on everything from bike equip- 9. What is your occupation and how do you ment to nutrition and hydration to training. fit running around work? I’m a professor at the University of Illinois Department of Electrical and 3. What’s the best advice you ever received? Computer Engineering. I run primarily early morn- To closely read and follow Danny Dryer’s book, Chi ings. Some of my colleagues run and we can talk Running, or at least something similar to it. shop while running. 4. What are 3 things every runner should 10. What’s the worst running injury you’ve know? Land with your feet under yourself on mid- had? Hip stress fracture in 2010 from overuse. I foot. Keep cadence at 180 to 190 steps per minute – could clearly see the fracture in upper thigh bone on higher rate for shorter people. Don’t increase weekly MRI image. It was the culmination of a year of pain mileage by more than 10% per week. and wishful thinking. Fortunately, just laying off a

May/June 2018 — Volume 35, Number 3 33 few weeks let it heal, and at that time I realized some- much and therefore I don’t dread them. thing about the way I run had to change. That’s when Chi Running came in. 18. Can you get yourself out the door without a group or running partner? Yes, I find running 11. What are some of your favorite races out- relaxing and a good time to think on my own. But side of central Illinois? I enjoy Ironman triathlons, groups also help some of those long marathon training and Madison Wisconsin is my favorite location. The runs go by like tea time. hills are somewhat challenging but rolling, and the support from volunteers and 60,000 spectators is in- 19. Average weekly mileage? About 25 miles spiring. per week, with significant variation depending on time of the year. 12. Which PR are you most proud of? 3:15 marathon at the Mayor’s Midnight Sun Marathon, An- 20. Longest run on a treadmill, or will you just chorage, Alaska, during our honeymoon, 1986. My run outside regardless of the weather? I run out- friends and I knew and thought amazingly little about side unless it is a heavy freezing rain or very icy. technique or training back then. 21. Longest distance where you put the word 13. Many runners have quirks or things that “just” in front of it when telling your friends how make them stand out. Do you have any running long your run was? Sometimes a 12 mile run can quirks? Like most runners wearing running watches, feel short during marathon training. I’m also more likely to stop running after a whole 22. Biggest mistake you ever made in a race? number of miles. Also, I like to run with a metronome The first time I attempted a marathon I thought it setting, which recently caused a pacer during a mara- would be a good idea to eat a whole jar of honey just thon to ask where the dang beeping was coming from. before the start. Made me sick. 14. When you travel for work, how do fit in 23. As one half of several of the married run- training and racing? Actually I don’t travel all that ning couples in Second Wind, what are some of the much (recent months being an exception). But run- advantages to being married to a runner? Beth ning is a great way to help traveling. It helps you get understands how I feel about running in general, and over jetlag and it helps you explore your environment how I feel preparing to run and recovering from a run. when you’re in a new place. It’s fun to get slightly She gives me frequent weather reports so I know how lost in a new place and then plug in your gps watch to dress. We share running tips and participate in run- and see where you actually were. ning events together. Our love of running infected our 15. Favorite running app? I don’t have one. I daughters and has been a family thing. enjoyed the time Don F. realized he had dropped his 24. And of course, what are some of the disad- phone about 12 miles into a marathon training run. I vantages to being married to a runner? None that I had a smartphone and was able to download the Find know of; it’s all good. My Phone app, which Don had on his phone, and then we could see where Don’s phone was: four miles away 25. Can you tell us about a change you’ve made near the corner of Mattis and Windsor. It was fun re- in your running routine in the last year that you trieving the phone and I’m sure there are some hound wish you’ve started doing earlier? I started daily and hare sorts of things Second Wind could organize ten-minute abdominal workouts a year ago. And in the in a similar vain. past few months I refocused on getting my cadence consistently near 180 steps per minute. 16. Current running watch? Garmin 920XT. No complaints. Great battery life. 26. What’s the most common question you get from your non-running friends, and how do you 17. I’ve heard others talk about how difficult answer it? They wonder about the wear and tear on mile repeats are. Any particular workout you my knees, whereas if done properly, running strength- dread? Mile or half-mile repeats are dreadful, and it ens knees. is easy to get injured doing them. So I don’t do them

34 IN PASSING ● Newsletter of the Second Wind Running Club ● Running in the Champaign-Urbana area ● secondwindrunningclub.org Race Results Compiled by Juan Salas and Nicholas Heller 62 Nikita Borisov 1:29:33.1 Little Rock Marathon 69 Sandra Loeb 1:36:00.2 Little Rock, AR 78 Que Broadnax 1:42:57.9 Saturday March 3, 2018 Runnin’ of the Irish Nicholas Heller 3:03:10 Effingham, IL Michele Marcus 4:06:48 Sunday March 18, 2018 Carl Larsen Jr 4:06:48 1241 Que Broadnax 5:45:48.84 23 Ivan Fink 0:53:47.51 1 AG 66 Andrea Fain 1:18:48.88 Miller Park Zoo Stampede 5k Bloomington, IL Penguin in the Park 5k Saturday March 3, 2018 Decatur, IL Saturday March 24, 2018 28 Scott Silverman 23:01 20 Scott Silverman 23:22.6 2 AG Mountain Goat 31 Scott Reed 24:58.1 2 AG Danville, IL Saturday March 17, 2018 Alton Half Marathon Alton, IL 4.4 M Saturday March 24, 2018 6 Dawn Carson 0:36:54.0 2 AG 7 Valeria Rohde 0:36:56.5 3 AG 8 Tom Gelsthorpe 1:24:59 2 AG 46 Anne Sickles 0:49:17.8 49 Kate Blahnik 0:50:20.4 Run for Hope Bloomington, IL 8.8 M Saturday March 31, 2018 4 Nicholas Heller 0:58:25.7 5 Justin Blue 0:59:36.0 5k 6 Suzanne Rinehart 1:01:39.5 11 Scott Reed 24:23.3 1 AG 7 Marcus Lockhart 1:02:49.5 67 Barry Holley 41:05.8 11 Mike Tankersley 1:04:32.3 12 Chris Delis 1:05:16.2 10k 21 Nic Carter 1:09:59.0 8 Marcus Lockhart 0:40:50.4 3 AG 23 Sarka Petrickova 1:10:54.9 22 Ivan Fink 0:50:40.6 2 AG 25 Payton Wendell 1:12:36.1 28 Paula Tankersley 1:13:52.4 Allerton Trail-Glo 5k Race 29 Eric Berlin 1:13:58.4 Monticello, IL 33 Jim Fair 1:15:43.0 Friday April 6, 2018 34 Don Dodson 1:15:52.3 36 Andrea Stack 1:17:19.6 6 Jonathan Gibson 24:01.3 38 Kenneth McMillen 1:18:37.8 12 Matt Sherer 24:47.8 39 Michele Marcus 1:18:47.5 16 Charles Gibson 25:52.9 43 Scott Reed 1:20:54.0 73 Anne Sickles 33:45.2 47 Krista Overstreet 1:22:23.7 88 Lorri Howes 36:05.6 60 Elizabeth Chominski 1:28:47.4 98 Claire Benjamin 37:13.2

May/June 2018 — Volume 35, Number 3 35 Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon Allerton Trails Half Marathon & 10k Springfield, IL Monticello, IL Saturday April 7, 2018 Saturday April 7, 2018 5 Tom Gelsthorpe 1:23:50.2 2 AG 10k 14 Marcus Lockhart 1:29:34.0 1 Fabian Dettenrieder 0:39:15.2 1 OA 42 Jeff Kohmstedt 1:37:05.2 13 Jay Bennett 0:48:32.8 2 AG 150 Don Dodson 1:48:19.5 22 Dawn Carson 0:50:57.6 3 OA 206 Ken Mcmillen 1:53:10.5 1 AG 25 Elizabeth Parkinson 0:51:21.0 1 AG 234 Richard Tapping 1:54:41.3 27 John North 0:51:48.2 1 AG 235 Ryan Anderson 1:54:41.8 31 Katherine Meacham-Hensold 0:52:44 1 AG 308 Carl Larsen Jr 1:59:53.1 42 Angela Wisehart 0:55:34.5 2 AG 347 Scott Hendren 2:02:40.4 43 Renee Trilling 0:55:41.7 1 AG 445 Heidi Carmichael 2:09:07.8 56 Jennifer Mandel 0:58:40.3 658 Amber Anderson 2:24:15.3 58 Ivan Fink 0:58:50.6 2 AG 82 Naser Salas 1:04:00.0 1 AG Lake Sara Dam Run 83 Leslie Hammersmith 1:04:34.0 Effingham, IL 88 Laura Owen 1:06:35.5 Saturday April 7, 2018 100 Stan Shobe 1:09:12.9 2 AG 103 Anne Sickles 1:09:18.6 5k 104 Melissa Whittall 1:09:27.7 51 Scott Reed 26:44.83 2 AG 106 Erica Tibbetts 1:09:48.8 215 Laurie Brauer 34:56.56 108 Kate Blahnik 1:10:46.2 221 Judie Watson 35:31.57 175 Dena Tjarks 1:38:37.6 289 Tammy McSims 39:21.23 176 Laura Hazen 1:38:52.0 8M Half Marathon 2 Nicholas Heller 48:46.68 1 AG 2 Brian Farrell 1:30:55.1 2 OA 61 Lori Heller 1:15:00.53 6 Michael Tankersley 1:35:46.7 1 AG 100 Sara Myers 1:23:35.91 15 Tara Beveroth 1:44:41.8 2 OA 19 Don Frichtl 1:49:06.8 1 AG GO! St. Louis 5k 30 Bethany Carmien Onwodi1:55:44.5 1 AG St. Louis, MO 36 Paula Tankersley 1:57:03.2 3 AG Saturday April 7, 2018 38 Michele Marcus 1:57:08.2 2 AG 50 Nic Carter 2:05:48.9 47 Scott Silverman 23:12 3 AG 59 Nicole Lake 2:09:29.8 61 Elizabeth Chominski 2:09:58.9 Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run 62 Emily Floess 2:11:21.5 Washington, DC 65 Paul Littleton 2:14:46.3 2 AG Sunday April 8, 2018 68 Nikita Borisov 2:16:26.1 71 Juan Salas 2:19:39.0 3 AG 2709 Jim Fair III 1:21:23 81 Arnoud Buzing 2:24:33.2 4650 David Ammermann 1:27:48 82 Jody Littleton 2:24:50.1 3 AG 99 Michelle Hart 2:39:26.8 Run for the Library 107 Nancy Sivertsen 2:47:37.9 1 AG Mahoment, IL 110 Sue Finkenbiner 2:50:45.1 2 AG Saturday April 14, 2018 111 Bonnie McElwee 2:50:45.7 3 AG 116 Janelle Dodds 3:11:53.9 5k 11 Dawn Carson 23:43.4 1 AG 24 Alan Singleton 27:55.0 3 AG 36 IN PASSING ● Newsletter of the Second Wind Running Club ● Running in the Champaign-Urbana area ● secondwindrunningclub.org 715 Minh Do 0:27:08 10k 734 Priscilla Ferronato 0:27:14 3 Marcus Lockhart 0:42:27.6 1 AG 791 Tony Schaefer 0:27:31 7 Nic Carter 0:46:59.8 2 AG 810 Krista Overstreet 0:27:40 9 Michele Marcus 0:47:48.3 2 AG 824 Bill Jones 0:27:44 13 Scott Silverman 0:49:12.6 2 AG 844 Alan Singleton 0:27:51 23 Ivan Fink 0:51:54.4 3 AG 862 Don Shane 0:27:56 28 Elizabeth Chominski 0:53:37.9 901 Hanah Choi 0:28:11 37 Stan Shobe 1:01:55.4 1 AG 929 Rose Mary Wentling 0:28:21 48 Anne Sickles 1:10:39.2 955 Amar Shah 0:28:30 999 Russ Clark 0:28:46 Huckstadt Hustle 5k 1013 Ross Kimme 0:28:50 Champaign, IL 1018 Eva Pomerantz 0:28:51 Saturday April 14, 2018 1052 Ben Newell 0:29:01 1056 Scott Hendren 0:29:02 7 Michael Lokshin 21:39:39 1089 Lori Heller 0:29:10 14 Scott Reed 24:06:05 1090 Katherine Meacham 0:29:10 152 Emily Braden 51:09:46 1107 Lorrie Pearson 0:29:15 153 Kari May 51:21:01 1234 Megan Parsons 0:29:52 1249 Kate Blahnik 0:29:56 Illinois Marathon 5k 1266 Claire Penrose 0:30:02 Champaign, IL 1268 Stephen Kemp 0:30:02 Friday April 27, 2018 1317 Casey Kashnig 0:30:18 1320 Heidi Carmichael 0:30:19 6 Brian Farrell 0:18:07 1337 Jim Smith 0:30:28 20 Morgan Mahn 0:18:59 1342 Alicia Rauch 0:30:29 31 Aaron Churchill 0:19:40 1378 John Walters 0:30:42 58 Erin Smith 0:20:49 1398 Anne Sickles 0:30:49 65 Gage Williams 0:20:55 1420 Karen Iehl-Morse 0:30:54 101 Caleb Miller 0:21:35 1443 Ashley Dempsey 0:31:02 105 Jonathan Gibson 0:21:39 1452 Que Broadnax 0:31:03 123 Michael Lokshin 0:21:56 1490 Catherine Giffel 0:31:19 176 Nic Carter 0:22:44 1532 Nikita Borisov 0:31:36 221 Charles Gibson 0:23:19 1552 Leslie Hammersmith 0:31:40 248 Michael Tankersley 0:23:42 1561 Sisi He 0:31:44 252 Paula Tankersley 0:23:43 1583 Frank Penrose 0:31:51 280 Bryan Snodgrass 0:23:59 1611 Jenna Zerrusen 0:32:04 307 Matt Sherer 0:24:14 1616 Susan Mynatt 0:32:05 309 Ken Mcmillen 0:24:15 1669 Carol Miles 0:32:19 317 Payton Wendell 0:24:18 1772 Daryl Fritchey 0:32:50 323 Scott Reed 0:24:21 1829 Domininkas Mockus 0:33:07 367 Ivan Fink 0:24:47 1981 Stephanie Hayek 0:33:58 386 Juan Salas 0:24:56 1999 Cyndi Ortiz-Taylor 0:34:01 410 Naser Salas 0:25:08 2069 Carolyn Gaudio 0:34:27 421 Emily Floess 0:25:11 2083 David Ammermann 0:34:34 438 Kati Seeley 0:25:19 2084 Tina Ammermann 0:34:34 441 Kirk Bedwell 0:25:21 2137 Kfir Dekel 0:34:50 478 Elizabeth Chominski 0:25:35 2267 Mary Jo Hettinger 0:35:33 482 Brad Giffel 0:25:38 2268 Steffany Ballas 0:35:34 573 Andrew Bower 0:26:16 2287 Kari Foss 0:35:40 654 Phillip Dempsey 0:26:43 2290 Caroline Tonozzi 0:35:40 May/June 2018 — Volume 35, Number 3 37 2299 Matthew Snyder 0:35:43 4461 Randall Mason 0:54:48 2303 Dawn Carson 0:35:43 4483 Karen Athy-Penrose 0:55:03 2370 Vanessa Udry 0:36:05 4543 Carol Floyd 0:55:44 2381 Kristina Meier 0:36:07 4568 Rory Mills 0:56:01 2411 Erin Smith 0:36:18 4677 Kari May 0:57:05 2457 Luisa Palacios 0:36:40 4694 Vicki Dunlap 0:57:11 2492 Holly Clemons 0:36:57 4728 Jane Domier 0:57:19 2556 Serena Palacios 0:37:25 4959 Sarah Wilson 1:00:43 2557 Jason Conder 0:37:25 5106 Don Chenoweth 1:04:01 2689 Jill Cappa 0:38:17 5148 Tammy Mcsims 1:05:42 2760 Christopher Wendt 0:38:40 2761 Lindsey Wendt 0:38:41 Illinois Marathon 2855 Alan Wendt 0:39:21 Champaign, IL 2857 Christina Wendt 0:39:21 Saturday April 28, 2018 2865 Andrea Penrose 0:39:24 2866 Lauren Penrose 0:39:25 10k 2981 Barry Holley 0:40:29 22 Gaven Williams 0:45:31 2989 Amanda Mcwilliams 0:40:31 79 Scott Silverman 0:49:53 2992 Anna Gerard 0:40:32 145 Kati Seeley 0:52:34 3000 Judy Einck 0:40:35 146 Karen Khusro 0:52:38 3084 Audrey Heckel 0:41:16 157 Nancy Mccarty 0:53:05 3115 Jennifer Thorne 0:41:30 159 Becky Williams 0:53:08 3256 Claire Benjamin 0:42:41 180 Ivan Fink 0:54:00 3273 Chelsey Alexander 0:42:54 227 Kathy Meyer 0:55:03 3393 Roma Chenoweth 0:44:02 331 Jane Domier 0:57:29 3402 Kelli Kemper 0:44:05 343 Barbara Jones 0:57:39 3404 Lisa Moment 0:44:06 489 Joel Plutchak 1:01:04 3516 Denise Sakosky 0:45:19 527 Merwin Kirby 1:01:47 3518 Jeanine Bensken 0:45:21 578 John Walters 1:02:39 3521 Dena Tjarks 0:45:22 589 Stan Shobe 1:03:05 3569 Judie Watson 0:45:49 599 Megan Parsons 1:03:20 3584 Kristen Clark 0:45:58 655 Anne Sickles 1:04:34 3631 Melinda Ohlsson 0:46:46 680 Janet Slater 1:05:10 3632 Sara Myers 0:46:47 702 Catherine Giffel 1:05:39 3645 Erica Tibbetts 0:46:52 784 Cecilia Gentle 1:07:06 3661 Srinivas Muthekepalli 0:47:05 883 Jesse Reichler 1:09:30 3809 Jeremy Bates 0:48:44 933 Carol Miles 1:10:48 3811 Caley Benner 0:48:45 971 Christina Havenland 1:12:00 3874 Dan Mckenzie 0:49:23 993 Tina Ammermann 1:12:17 3916 Luisa Stone 0:49:51 1072 Jinelle Sperry 1:14:06 3958 James Doyle 0:50:16 1191 Jim Smith 1:17:34 4008 Steve Burklund 0:50:48 1318 Christina Wendt 1:21:52 4093 Heather Mangian 0:51:31 1319 Alan Wendt 1:21:52 4166 Tracy Kleparski 0:52:08 1343 Luisa Palacios 1:22:45 4206 Jeff Nicholas 0:52:28 1358 Tammy Mcsims 1:23:24 4251 Jenny Lokshin 0:52:42 1432 Holly Clemons 1:26:57 4260 Emily Braden 0:52:46 1452 Vicki Dunlap 1:27:49 4335 Nancy Sivertsen 0:53:27 1592 Melinda Ohlsson 1:36:04 4338 Deb Feinen 0:53:29 1628 Barry Holley 1:38:03 4344 Laura Hazen 0:53:31 1629 Carol Floyd 1:38:07 4379 Michelle Hart 0:53:52 1700 Deb Feinen 1:41:05 38 IN PASSING ● Newsletter of the Second Wind Running Club ● Running in the Champaign-Urbana area ● secondwindrunningclub.org 1734 Karen Athy-Penrose 1:43:12 1474 Jill Cappa 2:06:25 1781 Jenny Lokshin 1:46:16 1594 Juan Salas 2:08:35 1878 Steve Burklund 1:53:00 1610 Kfir Dekel 2:09:06 1706 Daniel Lichtblau 2:10:48 Half Marathon 1707 Eileen Lichtblau 2:10:48 62 Fabian Dettenrieder 1:25:52 1744 Brad Giffel 2:11:22 63 Garret Williams 1:26:10 1748 Carolyn Gaudio 2:11:24 67 Nick Paulson 1:27:04 1806 Priscilla Ferronato 2:12:32 75 Auburn Jimenez 1:28:09 1887 Leslie Hammersmith 2:13:52 82 Suzanne Rinehart 1:29:08 1888 Jody Littleton 2:13:53 88 Shane Cultra 1:29:30 1932 Debra Herche 2:14:38 176 Aaron Churchill 1:36:24 1953 Laura Owen 2:15:03 178 Jeff Kohmstedt 1:36:28 1976 Cathy Wolfersberger 2:15:38 183 Leonardo Covis 1:36:35 1988 Rose Mary Wentling 2:15:52 232 Caleb Miller 1:38:51 2034 Nadine Singer 2:16:41 253 Ank Michielsen 1:39:39 2077 Andrew Lindsey 2:17:40 311 Kaylynn Azer 1:42:28 2118 Kimberly Hursh 2:18:53 346 Tri Do 1:43:46 2163 Cara Finnegan 2:19:58 365 Tara Beveroth 1:44:26 2179 Sara Myers 2:20:18 388 Payton Wendell 1:45:20 2231 Susan Mynatt 2:21:34 399 Nic Carter 1:45:53 2241 Jonathan Gibson 2:21:50 467 Tori Barnhouse 1:47:38 2243 Charles Gibson 2:21:52 487 Andrew Bower 1:48:20 2284 Karen Iehl-Morse 2:23:22 550 Mary Mcgrath 1:49:51 2331 Que Broadnax 2:24:27 651 Scott Mendoza 1:52:20 2349 Beth Scheid 2:25:14 656 Brenda Molano 1:52:22 2431 My Nguyen 2:27:48 669 Ken Mcmillen 1:52:35 2439 Sarah Hong-Conder 2:28:02 671 Elizabeth Parkinson 1:52:40 2446 Bonnie Mcelwee 2:28:19 703 Stephen Kemp 1:53:18 2503 Brenda Mehnert 2:30:29 712 David Ammermann 1:53:36 2515 Mary Jo Hettinger 2:31:03 735 Edward Roy 1:54:01 2548 Nancy Sivertsen 2:32:27 868 Beth Ann Williams 1:56:26 2590 Matthew Gladden 2:33:45 876 Valeria Rohde 1:56:32 2595 Phyllis Baker 2:33:56 911 Paula Tankersley 1:56:56 2617 Russ Clark 2:34:35 913 Melissa Emkes 1:56:58 2657 Sisi He 2:36:40 958 Kirk Bedwell 1:57:43 2702 Cyndi Ortiz-Taylor 2:38:36 988 Don Shane 1:58:05 2761 Teresa Davenport 2:42:16 1004 Elizabeth Chominski 1:58:19 2762 Shannon Fehrenbach 2:42:17 1075 Matthew Ando 1:59:23 2772 Steffany Ballas 2:42:32 1104 Lisa Moment 1:59:46 2779 Jessica Li 2:42:53 1106 Mike Neault 1:59:49 2780 Michelle Garde 2:42:53 1142 Heidi Carmichael 2:00:18 2787 Lisa Sink 2:43:25 1174 Kirsten Keller 2:01:02 2790 Melissa Whittall 2:43:45 1194 Arnoud Buzing 2:01:27 2821 Claire Benjamin 2:45:20 1240 Mike Atkinson 2:02:10 2863 Cari Rincker 2:48:03 1243 Krista Overstreet 2:02:13 2900 Kari Foss 2:51:14 1244 Ashley Pickett 2:02:14 2945 Jackie Christensen 2:55:36 1252 Michele Cohen 2:02:17 2962 Kristina Meier 2:57:10 1261 Jenna Zerrusen 2:02:24 3011 Lindsey Wendt 3:01:44 1405 Troy Easterday 2:05:05 3031 Fatima Husain 3:04:17 1427 Paul Littleton 2:05:29 3069 Lorrie Pearson 3:08:40 May/June 2018 — Volume 35, Number 3 39 3141 Dena Tjarks 3:19:55 1086 Emily Floess 5:48:11 3164 Laura Hazen 3:28:37 1101 Ashley Dempsey 5:56:07 3190 Betty Zeedyk 3:41:59

Marathon 29 Tadao Takada 2:49:48 43 Tom Gelsthorpe 2:59:12 57 Brendan Eng 3:04:05 61 Michael Davis 3:04:52 150 Lisa Zyga 3:25:52 187 Amar Shah 3:29:48 207 Greg Van Hoorn 3:32:34 221 Patrick Mills 3:34:30 250 Edward Mehnert 3:38:39 302 Michael Tankersley 3:44:51 337 Morgan Mahn 3:49:03 344 Christopher Wendt 3:49:34 365 Ruairi Mcenroe 3:52:32 453 Minh Do 4:00:52 474 Richard Mann 4:03:36 510 Ryan Anderson 4:06:53 515 Angela Kerndl 4:07:25 533 Jeff Rohde 4:08:47 557 David Lebauer 4:10:43 573 Scott Hendren 4:12:05 598 Phillip Dempsey 4:14:45 612 Alicia Rauch 4:15:49 632 Donovan Bisbee 4:18:35 638 Alan Joyce 4:19:12 682 Sandeep Pulluru 4:24:20 687 Daniel Hahn 4:25:17 689 Whitney Dixon 4:25:30 703 Jim Fair Iii 4:28:13 704 Isabel Martinez 4:28:15 705 Bruce Hajek 4:28:22 Don’t see your results? 766 Patrick Grenda 4:37:31 Send them to: 813 Maggie Falenschek 4:41:54 826 Daniel Grayson 4:43:33 [email protected] 833 Nikita Borisov 4:44:48 836 Mary Walker 4:45:16 to make sure they are included 840 Rory Mills 4:45:56 in the newsletter! 842 Cindy Reese 4:46:18 895 John Murphy 4:54:21 907 Jeffrey Haas 4:57:33 Hope to see you at the start line! 922 Bruce Butler 4:59:22 931 Hanah Choi 5:01:12 978 Marcia Hess 5:10:52 984 Casey Kashnig 5:13:31 1014 Erin Smith 5:19:23 1045 Michelle Hart 5:30:56 1059 Caroline Tonozzi 5:35:38 40 IN PASSING ● Newsletter of the Second Wind Running Club ● Running in the Champaign-Urbana area ● secondwindrunningclub.org