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January/February 1997 Issue $ S .O O NEW ORLEANS TRACK CLUB CONTENTS Established 1963 President’S Report New Orleans Track Club, January/February 1997 Issue $ s .o o NEW ORLEANS TRACK CLUB CONTENTS Established 1963 President’s Report ...............................................................................................................3 P.O. Box 52003 Editor’s Report ....................................................................................................................3 New Orleans. LA 70152-2003 Executive Director Report ................................................................................................. 3 (504) 482-6682 New Members ....................................................................................................................4 FAX (504) 469-9268 Membership Form .......................................................................................................... 39 [email protected] 1995/1996 Board of Directors Race Results Rick Wilderman NOTC Grand Prix Results................................................................................................15 President • (885-1634) Jackson Day 1 /5/97........................................................................................................... 17 Rick Montgomery Nokia Sugar Bowl’s Mardi Gras Marathon 1/18/97......................................................20 VP/Editor • (833-5074) Jim Garvey Super Bowl/Chinese New Year 1/25/97 ........................................................................ 24 Treasurer • (283-8653) Tour de Parc 2/2/97 ........................................................................................................ 27 Tim Jeansonne Elmwood Classic 2/16/97 ............................................................................................... 29 Secretary • (837-4057) Camellia City Classic 2/22/97 ........................................................................................ 33 Don Brinkman Safety (733-7432) Rene de la Tour Features Communications’ (392-8479) “It’s not just a Walk in the Park”: Rich Smith .............................................................. 5 Mario Lara Finish Line • (469-2769) Azalea Trail Run: Rich Smith ..........................................................................................6 Kelly Eyster NOTC Time Capsule: Chuck G eorge............................................................................ 7 Merchandise • (845-0895) Catalina Marathon: Randy Jackson.............................. ........... 8 Rose Lara Elmwood Corner: Brenda L au ren t.......................................................... ..............9 T-Shirts’ (469-2769) John Wall New York City Marathon: Lesy A m aya......................................... ........... 10 Asst. Race Director’ (271-7423) William Thomas Hamilton: Rich Smith .............................................. ........... 11 Lynn Wilderman Dawn Vickers ....................................... , , , ..............11 Registration ’ (885-1634) Learning to Walk After 40: Faith Carter .....................................................................12 Randy Silcio Run Sweet Run: Mark K elly..........................................................................................13 Course • (466-0779) Book Review: Chuck George .......................................................... ............. 13 Appointed Members: Ultra Marathoning: Chip M arz................................................... ........... 14 Monica Wonycott Volunteer Spotlight: Rick W ilderm an......................................................................... 37 Special Projects ’ (831-6815) Charlene Brinkman Results • (733-7432) ON THE COVER Rich Smith JOIN US ! Walkers Coordinator • (469-9868) Nokia Sugar Bowl’s Mardi Gras Marathon Rick Lusky Photos by: Grand Prix • (888-0605) Rick Montgomery, Lynn Wilderman, Ed Lee, The 3rd Largest Club in the U.S Rene de la Tour and Chuck George Wheel Chairs ’ (392-8479) Layout/Design by: Illona Smith with over ZZOO members! Martha George Typesetting: Rick Montgomery Volunteers • (468-1488) Penny Montgomery Footprints • (833-5074) MEMBER OF: NOTC Administration Chuck George Executive Director • (468-1488) Gwen Lund Administrative Stajf’ (482-6682) Club #102 Club #69 Membership • (482-6682) SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION Footprints Staff: Gwen Lund, Chuck George A non-profit corporation and member of U S A T& l. HiU A <m,i ih< Circulation /Advertising New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitor. It.i - h , im Pattie Deibel Results Preparation Annual NOTC Membership Dues Footprints Advertising Kan » Metairie Printing Youth (17& Under) ................. .............. $15.00 AD Size Single l»»ur 6 Issues Production Senior (60 & Older) ................. .............. $15.00 Full Page .............. ........... $200,00 150.00 Individual Membership ............ .............. $25.00 Half Page ............ ............$125.00 100.00 Family Membership ................. .............. $30.00 Quarter Page .... ............. $90.00 , . .75.00 Business Card . ..............$35 no .20.00 President's Report Executive Directors Report Rick Wilderman Chuck George Now that we are just Thanks to the volunteers at the NOKIA SUGAR BOWL getting used to the time MARDI GRAS MARATHON. Many organizations chipped in change, the N.O.T.C. is to help at the water stations and at other key areas. entering into its "time The Hash House Harriers, Kennedy High School, Elmwood change" by moving to Fitness Center Runners, Mt.Carmel High School, Bayou shorter distance events Runners Association, Girl Scouts troops, Dominican High to accommodate the School, Chapelle High School were among the volunteers. upcoming heat of the The sponsorship by NOKIA SUGAR BOWL is a multi year summer. package that will enable the race to become one of the best With our usual spring Marathon's in the USA. Already we are listed by the Ultimate time right of passage Guide to Marathon's as one of the top 30 marathon's in the behind us, the Crescent country. City Classic, we can 1998's marathon likely will see a course change with the look forward to a full lakefront section being replaced with more of the course calendar of events for the spring and summer. downtown towards Audubon Park. You will note that our calendar works around Promotion for the race will be enhanced by having a booth at the several road trips that many N.O.T.C. the New York City Marathon expo this November. Many NOTC members are going to the members enjoy. Please see the highlights in NYC marathon. Call me at 468-1488 if you’re interested in lending a hand at our booth. the Executive Directors Report or consult Local promotions will be increased to lift up the 5K to get the locals out there to participate your N.O.T.C. schedule. and to be spectators for the marathoners and half-marathoners. In June, Rick Montgomery and John Wall Our goal for 1998 is 3000 participants.. will be attending the 1997 R.R.C.A. Call me at 468-1488 if your interested in making the Nokia Sugar Bowl Mardi Gras national convention in Colorado Springs. Marathon the best that it can be. I'll let you know how. They will participate in a variety of meetings The NOTC's FREE For All, a Summer Series, has been so much fun that this year’s series will on issues concerning our sport and will bring have 5 races. See the current NOTC schedule for dates. We are proud to host this FREE series back a wealth of knowledge for all of us. Be of 2 milers. sure to ask them about it. These events are our way of saying thank you for your support throughout the year. For those Nominations are now open until the members out there, talk to the other participants and encourage them to join the NOTC if upcoming general membership meeting in they’re not members. June, for the N.O.T.C. board of directors. The Father's Day Race on June 15th is another of our key club races. The outstanding team This is when the election of a new board, divisions this year will again play host to numerous Father, Son, Daughter and Grandfather both officers and at large, will take place. I teams. VAL VOGEL may need a bus to transport his family members to the race this year. A urge as many members as possible to take an new sponsor KOLACH'S will be on hand for post race food. active interest in the future of the N.O.T.C. Congratulations to RUDY SMITH. He ran both the Paris (4:11) and London (4:09) and consider running for the board. If you Marathons recently while in Europe with wife DEANNA. or if you know someone interested, please SHARON LEWIS racewalked the Rose City 5K recently in Thomasville,Georgia. give me or any board member a call. Sharon took the overall title in course record time (27:47). That NO TC racing singlet sure Again, thanks for your support and I, as helped her at the race! always, look forward to your comments and suggestions. Rick Editor's Report: Rick Montgomery I am particularly pleased with this issue of Footprints. All though my main priority has always been to get the race results out to you, I’ve always struggled to get feedback(articles) from our membership. Well worry no more, all my begging for articles has paid off. Thanks to Brenda Laurant, Randy Jackson, Mark Kelly, Chip Marz and our regulars, Rich Smith and Chuck George for signing on for the next 6 issues! Also, thanks to Dawn Vickers and Faith Carter for their great articles. Because of our new stable of contributing writers, the March/April issue of Footprints will be ready the first week in June. We are still looking for additional volunteer photographers for the finishline, awards and on the course photography. Please call the Track
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