Running Wild The official newsletter of Run Wild Missoula September, 2011
‚Success isn't how far you got, but the distance you traveled from where you started.‛ ~Steve Prefontaine
Run Wild Missoula Events – September and October Inside this Issue Run Wild Missoula Annual Meeting, Wednesday, September 7, 5:30 p.m., Moon- Randolph Homestead, 1515 Spurlock Road-- FREE for Run Wild Missoula members RWM Events 1 This is just a reminder that the Run Wild Missoula Annual Meeting is Wednesday, September 7 at 5:30 p.m. (group run followed by dinner/meeting around 6:30 p.m.). Although this event-- with a group run, dinner and meeting-- is FREE we are asking everyone who plans to attend to Other Events 6 please register so we know how many people to expect. You can register by logging in with your username and password in the upper right Missoula Marathon 8 hand corner of www.runwildmissoula.org
Member Profiles 15 Sweathouse Half Marathon, Saturday, September 10, 2011, 9 a.m. in downtown Victor, Montana. RWM News 15 Can you imagine running next the tall Bitterroot mountains, crossing the road over creeks, and soaking up the fresh mountainous tree smells with the potential to run into elk, whitetail deer, or RWM Organization 19 even one of the black bears that have been spotted recently? Well you can! You can experience the beauty of the Bitterroot Valley and have fun supporting your friends from Run Wild Missoula by participating in the third annual Sweathouse Half-Marathon. Calendar 20 Taking place on Saturday, September 10th in Victor, this route gives you a magnitude of diversity with a breakup between both dirt roads and pavement, a few uphills and downhills, incline and decline. The Back of the Pack (BOP) volunteers will be providing extra encouragement and support for our participants. Prizes will be given for the top 3 finishers in each age group (10 year splits) and top finisher male and female prizes as well. Please join us this year and receive a shirt and finisher's medal, lots of comraderie, and a wonderful memory! For questions, please contact Nichole Unruh-Corona at [email protected]. To register, you may download and mail a registration form from www.runwildmissoula.org, pick one up from the Runner's Edge, or online at www.runwildmissoula.org or www.active.com. Thanks and hope to see you there! ~Nichole Unruh The 2011 Sweathouse Half Marathon is sponsored by: Cowboy Troy's, Trail 103.3, Family of Banks, Runner's Edge, Iron Horse Athletic Club, Montana Westgate Realty, The Kutting Edge, Farmers State Bank, Stitches, A & J Porta Potty, Trout Slayer.
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Missoula Mile, Sunday, September 11, 2011, 9 a.m., downtown Missoula 9 a.m. on Higgins Avenue in front of the Runner's Edge. Download the registration form. Questions or want to volunteer? Email Race Director Tim Brooker. 3 races starting downtown Missoula across the Higgins Ave Bridge to Big Dipper Ice Cream and back. Kids' race is 1/2 mile, with free ice cream. Parents welcome to run with kids. Women's race is at 9 a.m., men's race at 9:15 a.m. and FREE kids race is at 9:30 a.m. Proceeds to benefit Partnership Health Center. This event is part of Sunday Streets. Cost: Free for kids, early registration $20, $25 race day. RWM members get a $2 discount on early registration. Thank you sponsors: Five Valleys Urology, Runner's Edge, Big Dipper Ice Cream, Sunday Streets Missoula, Momentum, Missoula in Motion.
Trail Running Panel Discussion, Monday, September 12, 7 p.m., Runner's Edge- FREE Are you interested in trail running but don't know where to start? Perhaps you are already hitting the trails and want to find out more or share your knowledge. Join this informal panel of trail runners to hear where they like to run, their race stories and other trail running tips. There will be time for questions and sharing. Panelists: Rhea Dahlberg, Ken Ellis, Mike Foote and Ethel MacDonald.
Monday Evening Core Strength Training, Starting Mon. Sept. 12, 2011, 5:15p.m. 1900 W. Broadway, C This class is designed to keep a runner’s core strong. Core work conditions the body from the abdominals to the arms and legs. Often runners are much stronger in their lower extremities than their core. This results in an imbalance in the body that it will continuously try to remedy. Classes are Mondays, 5:15 – 6 p.m., Sept. 12- Dec. 12. Classes are held at MOVE Missoula, 1900 Broadway, C (Mon. & Thurs. classes) and the Runner’s Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. (Wed. class). Mats provided, comfortable clothing recommended, running shoes not required. Cost: $79 for RWM members/$88 for non-members. To register or find out more about this 12-week session email Alison Laundrie and send registration and payment to: Run Wild Missoula, Box 1573, Missoula, MT 59806
Tuesday Lunch Yoga for Runners, Starting Tuesday Sept. 13, 2011, 12:15p.m., Runner’s Edge Fall into a new season and stay healthy and injury-free by signing up for Yoga for Runners. Run Wild Missoula is offering two yoga classes specifically designed with the runner's body in mind. Each class will focus on stretching, strengthening and balancing poses that will compliment all of the miles you are running each week. Whether you have just started walking or are training for a marathon, this class will challenge and inspire you to take care of your body and mind. Classes are held upstairs at The Runners Edge. Classes are Tuesday Lunch Yoga, 12:15-1 p.m., September 13- December 13, Runner's Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. Cost: Tuesday Lunch Yoga, $79 for Run Wild Missoula members/$88 for non-members. Yoga mats and straps are provided. To register or find out more about the classes offered, email Missy Adams and send registration and payment to: Run Wild Missoula, Box 1573, Missoula, MT 59806.
Wed. Lunch Core Strength Training, Starting Wed. Sept. 14, 12:15p.m., Runner’s Edge This class is designed to keep a runner’s core strong. Core work conditions the body from the abdominals to the arms and legs. Often runners are much stronger in their lower extremities than their core. This results in an imbalance in the body that it will continuously try to remedy. Classes are held at MOVE Missoula, 1900 Broadway, C (Mon. & Thurs. classes) and the Runner’s Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. (Wed. class). Mats provided, comfortable clothing recommended, running shoes not required. Classes are Wednesday, 12:15-1 p.m., Sept. 14- Dec. 14, Runner's Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. Cost: $79 for Run Wild Missoula members/$88 for non-members. To register or find out more about the 13-week session offered, email Alison Laundrie and send registration and payment to: Run Wild Missoula, Box 1573, Missoula, MT 59806.
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Saturday Breakfast Thurs. Evening Core Strength Training, Starting Thurs. Sept. 15, 6:00p.m., 1900 W. Club Runs/Walks Broadway, C Saturdays at 8 a.m. at This class is designed to keep a runner’s core strong. Core work conditions the body from the abdominals to the arms and legs. Often runners are much stronger in their lower extremities the Runner's Edge than their core. This results in an imbalance in the body that it will continuously try to remedy. Questions? Contact Coach Meg Classes are held at MOVE Missoula, 1900 Broadway, C (Mon. & Thurs. classes) and the Lerch. Runner’s Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. (Wed. class). Thursdays, 6 – 7 p.m., Sept. 15- Dec. 15 (no Cost: Free to Run Wild Missoula class on Thanksgiving Day), Move Missoula, 1900 W. Broadway, C. Mats provided, members comfortable clothing recommended, running shoes not required. Cost: $85 for RWM Need a little inspiration to get members/$95 for non-members. To register or find out more about this 12-week session email out of bed on the weekend? Alison Laundrie and send registration and payment to: Run Wild Missoula, Box 1573, Missoula, Love to run but enjoy it a little MT 59806 more with others? Come join us on our Saturday morning runs Thursday Evening Yoga for Runners, Starting Sept. 15, 6:00p.m., Runner’s Edge at the Runner's Edge at 8 a.m. Fall into a new season and stay healthy and injury-free by signing up for Yoga for Runners. Run These runs are geared towards Wild Missoula is offering two yoga classes specifically designed with the runner's body in everyone, from the beginner to mind. Each class will focus on stretching, strengthening and balancing poses that will the advanced runners. Plus, compliment all of the miles you are running each week. Whether you have just started walking there's free breakfast after the or are training for a marathon, this class will challenge and inspire you to take care of your body runs. We hope to see you there. and mind. Classes are Thursday Evening Yoga, 6-7 p.m., September 15- December 15 (no class on Thanksgiving Day), Runner's Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. Classes are held upstairs at The Runners Edge. Yoga mats and straps are provided. Cost: Thursday Evening Yoga, $85 for Run Wild Missoula members/$95 for non-members. To register or find out more about the classes offered, email Missy Adams and send registration and payment to: Run Wild Missoula, Box 1573, Missoula, MT 59806.
Run@Work Day, Friday, September 16, noon, various locations (see below)-- FREE Run@Work Day is a national event which encourages the public to incorporate at least 30 minutes of running or walking into their daily lives. Participate in Run@Work Day by joining one of the following group runs:
• Front Entrance to Federal Building, 340 N. Pattee St. Run Leader: Chris Everett, 544-6994 or [email protected] • Front lawn of County Courthouse Run Leader: Jennifer Elliot, [email protected] • Bear sculpture at Oval at the University of Montana Run Leader: Jen Sauer, 243-4878 or [email protected] • Rehab Parking Lot, Community Medical Center, 1, 2 & 3 mile courses, water & refreshments available Run Leader: Mike Wilson, 327-4137 or [email protected] • Ecology Project International, 315 South 4th St. East. Run Leader: Erin Nuzzo, [email protected]
Run Wild Missoula wants to make Run@Work Day on Friday, September 16 at noon, even bigger and better this year. If you are interested in leading a run from your workplace please contact Eva Dunn-Froebig at [email protected] or 544-3150 and we will give you some tips about leading a group run and will include your event on Run Wild Missoula’s web site.
Missoula All Women's 5K Registration Event, Thursday, September 22, 4 - 7 p.m., the Women's Club-- FREE Register for the All Women's 5K on Diva Day, October 8, 2011 at this special registration event at the Women's Club sponsored by Mountain Broadcasting, Skin Chic and the Women's Club. There will be special giveaways and lots of fun! This event is free and open to the public.
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Back of the Pack Fun Run/Walk, Friday September 23, 7 p.m. at Fort Missoula Fields
(South Avenue parking area, NW corner)
Look for the green BOP bandannas! Back of the Pack (BOP) runners and walkers are welcome to this social and fitness event. We will run/walk out and back on the South Avenue Trail. Pick your distance up to 4 miles. Routes of 2-4 miles will be provided. The group run/walk will be followed by a potluck. Please bring your own beverage and a snack to share. Email Pam Gardiner for more information. Women's Running Clinic, Friday, September 23, 2011, Clinic at Peak Health & Wellness Center, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Renew Your Running, Renew Yourself Download the registration form. Questions? Email Eva Dunn-Froebig Are work, family and life responsibilities cutting into your running or walking time? Do you need a day of running, relaxation and friends? Renew your running and renew yourself at the Run Wild Missoula Running Clinic for Women. The day (during "mom" hours) includes lunch, a group run in Blue Mountain Wilderness Area, running clinic led by Olympian Courtney Babcock and use of PEAK Health & Wellness, including sauna, hot tub, pool, indoor track and exercise machines. Optional spa services such as massages, pedicures, manicures and facials will also available. Friday Clinic Only at PEAK Health & Wellness Center: $60 Friday, September 23 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Includes lunch, a group run in Blue Mountain Wilderness Area, running clinic led by Courtney Babcock and use of PEAK Health & Wellness, including sauna, hot tub, pool, indoor track and exercise machines. About the pampering: Optional spa services including massage, facials, manicures and pedicures will be available on Friday at PEAK Health & Wellness Center. We will fill this on a first come, first serve basis.
Beer Run- Bayern Brewing, Wednesday, September 28, 6 p.m., Bayern Brewing, 1507 Montana St. Join Run Wild Missoula for a run from Bayern Brewing followed by socializing and a beverage. Run Wild Missoula's monthly Beer Runs are on the last Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at a different tavern or brewery. The group run of about 5 miles will be posted at the meeting place. If you’re not a beer drinker, we’ll make sure the establishment has other beverages (including non-alcoholic) available so you can join in the fun. Questions? Email Chancellor of Libations Pat Cross.
Missoula All Women's 5K, Diva Day, Saturday, October 08, 2011, 9:30 a.m. on Diva Day on the Community Medical Center Campus REGISTER OnLINE via Active.com click here REGISTRATION FORM click here or Brochures at Runner's Edge, Alpine PT/Peak Health and Wellness, YMCA, Women's Club, etc. after Aug 1 Questions or want to volunteer? Email Race Directors Sue Falsey or Loie Turner. Below are details from the 2010 All Women's 5K. Save the date for October 8, 2011! Details may slightly change. (Also see more information on pages 9-10 of this newsletter.) Women - of all ages, generations, fitness levels, running enthusiasts, walkers, wheelers, strollers -can all benefit from the coming together to encourage each other, celebrate and enjoy a grand day for themselves. The grandmothers can inspire their granddaughters, the young ones can hop, skip and jump their way to a finish, mothers and daughters can cheer and run side by side for support. Memories are made in company of friends, colleagues, family and our 'competitors. This is the day for all of the women to be Divas, for fitness, for health, for the pure enjoyment of being out and on the move. Our gracious host is again Community Medical Center, and with their spirit and energy, the party will be better than ever. Women: Come and celebrate your strength, your future and your past with your friends, daughters, mothers, grandmothers, nieces, all welcome! Oct 7, packet pickup and registration 5-7 pm- Packet pickup and pre-race registration at Community Medical Center, Conference 4
Room H, just inside the door marked Rehab, via the Fort Missoula Road entrance to Community Run Wild Missoula’s Medical Center. Tuesday Track Oct 8, 5K and Full Schedule A coached track workout for 8 - 9 am Race day registration at the start, and packet pickup. Come early! runners of all levels. Whether 9:15 am awards Call to the starting line, warm up stretch. you run a 5 minute mile or a 12 9:30 am 5K start mile minute, you will find 10:45 awards , mixed with random drawing and fashion Show by Runner's Edge with fitness someone to run with! Courtney apparel, great giveaways and new fashionistas- Beautiful Weddings for fashionable Divas Babcock will coach speed 11:00 am Free Family Walk (no t-shirt, kids will create something to take home) workouts every Tuesday at 9-noon: Health, fun, dance and fitness activities and information all morning. Dornblaser Track beginning at In the tent and around the CMC Campus you can participate in Community Medical 6:00pm. Cost: Free to Run Wild Center Women's Wellness Day. Interact with women's healthcare specialists and experts as they Missoula and Team Stampede talk about heart health, cancer treatment, breast health, nutrition for women, and much more. members. This event sponsored Bring a little cash for the Big Dipper ice cream truck. If you buy a scoop of the October Flavor to by Axis Physical Therapy. acknowledge Breast Cancer Awareness month-- Pink Raspberry White Chocolate-- a portion of Questions? Email the proceeds goes to Community's Foundation - the Ava Nichole Fund, helping local women Coach Courtney Babcock manage their journey into the medical and financial ins and outs of breast cancer. We've tightened up the schedule to allow you to come in, have a great race, enjoy the party/awards/fashions and then get going to your other million plus obligations on a Saturday. Thank You Axis Physical Or, you can stay ‘til noon and keep on dancin' to the music. Therapy! Entry Fee & Registration Axis Physical Therapy has again Race brochures are available all around Missoula. These forms can be picked up from, and generously sponsored Tuesday completed entries can be left at, The Runner's Edge (Runner's Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave, Track workouts this season. Missoula, MT, 406 728-9297) or mailed to Run Wild Missoula, PO Box 1573, Missoula, MT 59806. Because of Axis Physical Diva Costumes Are Encouraged. But leave your heels at home. Awards to best team diva styling, Therapy, these workouts are as judged by the crowd. Awards to best Diva girl and woman as well. This is your day to play! FREE for Run Wild Missoula The Place to Be and Team Stampede members. Community Medical Center Campus is just off of Reserve Street by way of Fort Missoula Road ~Eva Dunn-Froebig or South Avenue. Plan to arrive early and car pool if possible. There will be signs about parking, and please follow the parking directions and prohibitions. The Start (Community Medical Center Campus ) 9:30 am. Faster runners please gather in the front. Please make way for more competitive participants. The Course runs through Fort Missoula Heritage Center and thru the Fort Missoula Park before ending back at the Community Medical Center Campus. Click here to view a map of the course. Baby Joggers, Strollers & Assisted Wheelchairs All females are encouraged to participate in the All Women's 5K. Because of safety related problems with strollers and wheelchairs in the past, all strollers and assisted wheelchairs, regardless of athletic ability, must line up at the back of the starting field. Helmets are strongly advised, especially for infants and toddlers. Timing Timing done professionally by FastFinishes. Results are accurate, timely and made in Montana. Water Stations Water stations will be located on the 5K course and at the finish area. Medical assistance will be available at the end of the race. Safety For safety and courtesy, please do not bring radio headsets, dogs, bicycles, skateboards or roller- blades to the event. Runners are reminded to please watch for cars on the road at all times. Volunteers will help direct you at major intersections. Please run on the right side of the street, using the parking lane, unless marked otherwise. Team - Corporate Challenge Team of co-workers: We'll have pri the best diva teams, as determined by the crowd at the awards ceremony. So come dressed to show off. Optional Donation: This year you can donate to the Ava NIchole Fund of the Community Medical Center Foundation. The Ava Nicole fund was established to support the needs of breast health patients during their diagnosis and treatment. For more information contact the Community Medical Center Foundation at 406-327-4141
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Our Sponsors Race/Class Registration Presenting sponsor and host: Community Medical Center Forms Energized by: Alpine Physical Therapy Beautified by: Skin Chic Race/class registration forms for Supported by: Four Paws all Run Wild Missoula Special Thanks to: The Living Room and Runner's Edge races/classes can be found on Thanks also to: Culligan Water, Exact Image, Lambert Family Chiropractic and Mountain FM the web at 102.5 www.runwildmissoula.org and at the Runner’s Edge. Pumpkin Run 5K, Saturday, October 15, 2011, 9:45am Kids Race and 10:09am 5K, Osprey Baseball Stadium For other events, not sponsored Registration & Start at Osprey Baseball Stadium; West end of Cregg Lane by Run Wild Missoula, race 400 meter kids race at 9:45 a.m. and 5K at 10:09 a.m. registration forms for many of See registration form in this newsletter. Questions or want to volunteer? Email Race Director Ben these events can also be found Schmidt. Also see more information on page 10 of this newsletter. at the Runner’s Edge or see the 400 Meter Kids Event: For ages 12 and under. Very exciting and all on the trail! identified web sites, email and 5K Run: A short and sweet half 10K! Run is by river on Kim Williams Trail, paved and gravel contacts for race information. trails. 5K Age Divisions: 13 and under, 14-15, 16-18, 19 -34, 35-44, 45-54, 55 and up. Proceeds benefit the Missoula Food Bank. For more information, contact Ben Schmidt at 406-542- 1257. Registration on race day starts at 8:45 a.m.
Other Events Introduction to Nutrition, Wed., Sept. 7 - 27, 6:30 - 8 p.m., The Loft. Contact Heidi Moretti – [email protected] or 406-541-6820.
Running for Fun: Beginning September 10 Wellbuddies Coaching is offering four Saturday morning mini-workshops for people who are interested in running, but don't know where to start. Register for one workshop or the series. Email or call Pam Gradiner to register – [email protected] or 406-274-0188.
Bozeman Marathon, Sunday Sept. 11, Bozeman Marathon, Half-Marathon, Marathon relay. The Marathon and Half-Marathon courses run through Gallatin Gateway Valley and back into downtown Bozeman. Marathon starts 7:00a.m. and Half-Marathon starts 8:00a.m. Fees - $65.00 for Marathon and $45.00 for Half-Marathon through Aug. 20. Register at active.com
Mutual of Omaha's "Aha Moment" Campaign, Sept. 14 & 15, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., A Carousel for Missoula. Share your inspirational story.Visitwww.mutualofomaha.com/aha for more info.
Run the Nine Mile, 9.8 miles, Sat., Sept. 17, 9 a.m., Nine Mile Ranger Station. Email [email protected] for more info.
Mad Mudder, Sat., Sept. 17, Marshall Mountain. The Mad Mudder is a maddening 6K course on dirt trail at Marshall Mountain that includes 10 military-style boot camp obstacles. This is a kid friendly event, youth ages 14 and older can participate, activities for kids and spectators (purchase spectator tickets online) will occur all day between 10am and 4pm. There will be a 100-yard Mud Dash for kids 13 and younger (purchase kid spectator tickets online, includes entry into Mud Dash). Individual and team registration with costumes are highly encouraged. Prizes will be awarded for the Dirtiest Do, Wildest Child, Maddest Mudder and so forth. Sign up TODAY at MadMudder.com. Mudders are guaranteed to gain notoriety and prestige among friends, family and your community once you become an official Mad Mudder. All proceeds benefit CASA of Missoula. Visitwww.madmudder.com for info. ~LaNette Diaz, Executive Director, CASA of Missoula, p) 406.542.1208, f) 406.542.8288
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Montana Governor’s Cup, Sept. 18, Billings Marathon, Half-Marathon, Relay, 10K and Kids runs. www.montanagovernorscupmarathon.org
2nd Annual I Run For Bob 5K, Sun., Sept. 18, 1:30 p.m., King Ranch Golf Course, Frenchtown Mt. 5K Race and Wheelchair events and games. Your entry fee includes race shirt, BBQ, music and beverages. All proceeds to benefit the I RUN FOR BOB FOUNDATION which provides quality of life and recreation equipment for kids and adults with disabilities. Just a reminder to have your entry forms for the I Run For Bob 5K in by September 9th to receive your race shirt on race day. You can download entry forms on-line or through active.com at www.irunforbob.com. Entry forms are also available at Runners Edge and REI in Missoula. We are happy to take entries all the way up to race day. I hope you will come out and enjoy the day with us. If you are not a runner or walker, we'd love to have you join us for the BBQ and all the other festivities the day will bring. Last year was great fun and absolutely captured Bob's spirit. We are having a silent auction again this year, so if you or someone you know would like to contribute something for the sale, we'd sure appreciate it. And, if you'd like to help our mission and believe in our cause, you can make a tax deductible donation at www.irunforbob.com. Visit www.irunforbob.com for more info. Thanks so much! Looking forward to seeing you there... ~Lisa Heinle
Seminar on SI (sacroiliac) Joint Dysfunction and Lower Back Pain:Tues., Sept. 20, 6 - 8:30 p.m., Missoula Bone & Joint. With speakers Dr. Michael Woods, MD and Marla Crago, PT. Visit www.missoulaboneandjoint.com for more info.
ChiRunning Workshop, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, 12 noon – 4pm, Runner’s Edge (upstairs) Reduce Impact! Save Energy! Recover Faster! Learn about: Postural Alignment, Forward Lean, Midfoot Landing, Pendulum Arm Swing, Gears & Stride Length, Cadence, Body Looseners and several exercises and drills to make your running safer and more efficient. All levels welcome. Cost: $125 For further information or to reserve space (limit 12), contact John Pitcairn, Certified ChiRunning/ChiWalking Instructor at [email protected] or 214-437-1884 or at Runner’s Edge.
Missoula HeartWalk & Run., Sat., Sept. 24, 11 a.m., 5K University of Montana. Adding to the annual success of the Missoula HeartWalk, this year we are including a Heart Run! This 5K timed run will add a new course to Missoula’s racing schedule with views of the Clark Fork River as well as the University of Montana Campus. The race is slated for September 24 at 11:10am, beginning and finishing in the UM Oval. This is the 16th annual HeartWalk and the first year for the Heart 5K Run. This timed event will have prizes for the seven age divisions as well as over all winners in both men and women’s fields. The Heart Walk/Heart Run is a community wide fundraiser for the American Heart Association (AHA) in Missoula and raises funds for Heart Research & Education. Run Wild Missoula is donating their race equipment to AHA for this event and Trisha Miller, the 2010 Missoula Missoula Marathon women’s champion is the race director. Race fee is $20 with additional info and maps at www.missoulaheartwalk.org
3rd Annual Canine Classic at Paws Up, Sunday Sept. 25, Paws Up The Humane Society of Western Montana is hosting the 3rd annual Canine Classic at Paws Up. The run/hike is for people and their canine running companions. It takes place on Sunday, September 25th, start times vary depending on your route. A half marathon, 10k, 5 mile, and 2 mile fun run will be offered. Participants can pay a flat fee to participate (includes bandana for your dog, goody bag, and BBQ lunch), or collect pledges and compete to win some incredible prizes like a luxury weekend & ‛glamping;‛ at the Resort at Paws Up. 100% of the proceeds
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support care and adoption of homeless pets from across western Montana. To register, or get more information, please visit: www.firstgiving.com/HSWM or www.myHSWM.org or call Kate at 529-3646. Editor’s Note: Last year the half-marathon was a beautiful run on well-marked bridle trails all around Paws Up last year and along the Blackfoot River. A great trail run!
Rockin' Race for AIDS Awareness 5K & 10K, Sun., Sept. 25, downtown Missoula. 5K and 10K run/walk through Missoula’s historic Northside. Not another fun-run, it’s an EXPERIENCE. Prepare to have blow-your-hair-back fun with LIVE music and Missoula’s wildest and wackiest entertainers. Featuring Secret Powers, Chalfonts, Wartime Blues, Shahs, Kung Fu Kongress, Sick Kids XOXO and Vera. For more info call 406.543.4770 or visit www.MissoulaAIDSCouncil.org.
Susan G. Komen 5K Race for the Cure, Sun., Sept. 25, 10:00am 5K, 10:10am 1 mile, Coeur d’Alene. More info at www.komencda.org.
The University of Montana 4th Annual Homecoming Hustle, 5K run and 3K walk, 9:55am, Sat. Oct. 1, Corner of Higgins and Broadway All proceeds go directly to the University of Montana Track and Field Team. $25.00 registration fee includes t-shirt. Check in and race day registration upstairs at the Runner’s Edge 8:30am. Download registration form at www.gogriz.com or register online at www.active.com
Mullan Road/Cemetery Hill 1 mile run and “almost 5 K” run & swap meet, Oct. 2, 11:00am, Hellgate Trading Post Race starts and ends at the Hellgate Trading Post on Mullan Road. Pre-registration fee $15 adult, $10 youth. Pre-registration ends Sept. 23rd. Race day registration begins 10:00am. Prizes and raffle. Contact race director Nathan Howard 241-7103 or [email protected]
Join Team In Training-Flex for the Winter 2011-2012 Event Line-Up Participants raise funds for blood cancer research and patient services in exchange for training and travel accommodations for the event of their choice. Register online at https://www.teamintraining.org/register or contact Lynne at 208-658-6662 or [email protected]
Missoula Marathon Thank You - To All Of The Missoula Marathon Sponsors! It takes so much time and support to put on a great marathon and we would not be able to come close to getting it done without these sponsors! Please make sure to thank these businesses with your support for everything they have done for Run Wild Missoula and the local running community! Allied Waste - Keepin’ us clean Alpine Physical Therapy - Run longer and feel better doing it American Red Cross Of Montana - You are safe on the course Badlander Pub - Serving you the cold one at the finish Big Sky Brewing Co. - How’d that local beer taste after 26.2 miles? Big Sky Commerce - Making it possible to use your plastic at the Expo Break Espresso - Keepin’ the volunteers energetic on race day Bryon Smith Mortgage L.L.C. - Volunteers are visible and looking good on race day Caffe Dolce - Nothing like a pizza after the big race Cherry Creek Radio - Letting you know what we’re up to Coca Cola - Staying hydrated at the finish Culligan Water - Getting you water 17 different times on the course Dana Gallery - Everybody loves the legs! Destination Missoula - Made the Festival happen Doubletree Hotel - Where the who’s who of Missoula Marathon stays Dr. J General Surgery 8
First Security Bank - With all those branches, no reason not to get registered Garlington Lohn Robinson - Keeps you and us out of trouble Good Food Store - Filling you up like nobody else can Hellgate Amateur Radio Club - Keeping track of the leaders Hellgate Cross Country Team - Picking up what you throw down I.E. Recycling - Stepping up to keep us green KECI-TV - Pulling out all stops to keep you updated Missoula Bone & Joint Surgery Center - When the aches and pains are too much Missoula Downtown Association - Best Expo and finish location in the Country Missoula Graphic Designer - How do you think the rest of the country hears about us Missoulian - Getting the fans out there Montana Ace - Nothing like a shower at the finish in July Morgenroth Music Centers - Everybody’s favorite part of the course… Piano player Mountain Line - Letting those sore legs get some rest Opportunity Resources - Would you want to stuff 5,000 race bags REI - Keeping you geared up for an active lifestyle
Rocky Mountain School of Photography - Everybody likes to see themselves Rocky Mountain Moving & Storage - Delivering you those great race shirts ROTC Cannon - BOOM! Rouse Uhaul - 3 trucks and hundreds of miles later… you got what you needed Runmt.com - Giving Montana runners a clue Runner’s Edge - Helping get you to the finish line Southgate Mall - Prizes for those with speedy feet Team Stampede - Keepin you on pace The Family Of Banks - Where you start your journey from Frenchtown The Wilma Theater - Is there a better place to learn from Jeff Galloway VW Ice - Yah… cold water Western Montana Clinic - When you feel like you just ran 26.2 miles Happy Running ~Anders, Missoula Marathon Director
Race/Event Reports Missoula All Women’s 5K Run on Diva Day Divas-- are you getting your shoes, your training, and, of course, your outfit ready for this year's Missoula All Women's 5K Run? The race is at 9:30am on October 8 with a party, fashion show, and awards until noon. All at the Community Medical Center Campus. The race will be as much fun as always... stretching, dancing, chocolates, massage, kid’s activities-- and the 5K run. You'll find all the info you need to know when you register via Active registration. Run Wild Missoula site (has link to active or has a Paper registration to mail in), Brochures at Runner's Edge, Women's Club, Peak Health and Wellness and Alpine Physical Therapy, YMCA, and other spots around town.. SHIRT SIZES... We have ordered "up" a size this year. Last year the shirts were pretty small and we ran out of the larger sizes. We hope we got it right this year, and have some other item available for those who find the XXL just won't do. So remember how it went last year and order a size up. We place our order well before the main registration numbers come in. We try our best to accommodate all of you, and priority goes to those who have preregistered. COURSE... The first part of the course is still under revision, to avoid any construction at the Campus and to let cars into the small parking lot by the kid’s soccer fields. A new map will be posted on the web before race day and will be at the registration. We may have a bit more grass to run on and a curb to watch out for. SO be aware and alert as you run and listen to any volunteer marshals. 9
CMC's Ava Nichole Breast Health Fund... This year you can donate to the Ava Nichole Fund of the Community Medical Center Foundation. The Ava Nicole fund was established to support the needs of breast health patients during their diagnosis and treatment. For more information contact the Community Medical Center Foundation at 406-327-4141. You can donate when you register. MEN Pumpkin Run The Pumpkin Run 5K and 400 Meter Kids Event at New Location - Near Osprey Baseball Stadium In an attempt to find a more perfect location for the Run Wild Missoula Pumpkin Run, the event has moved to the Osprey Stadium and the Kim Williams Trail area at the west end of Cregg Lane. Proceeds benefit the Missoula Food Bank. For the second year in a row the Pumpkin Run is a member of the Green Power Missoula Campaign which encourages renewable energy development by Missoulians. The 400 meter event (for people 12 and under) will be held on the river front trail near the Osprey Baseball Stadium. The 5K will be mostly on the riverfront trail and will be a combination of pavement and gravel trails. There are several bridges on this course, so event staff will do their best to the trails clear of trolls and billy goats gruffs. This new location has ample parking for pedestrians, bicycles, pogo sticks and automobiles. If you wish to volunteer for this event, please contact Ben Schmidt at 542-1257. Hope to see you there. ~Ben Schmidt View From The Back I first explored the BOP idea with pace-mates in the Reston Runners (VA) a decade ago. Several of us were frustrated on group runs because we always fell behind, often felt discouraged, and sometimes got lost. I left Virginia before the idea developed, but the seed was planted in the back of my mind. When I joined Run Wild Missoula, I recognized a pattern: behind, discouraged, and lost on group runs. I met others with similar experiences. The seed sprouted and began to grow. About six months ago, the Back of the Pack (BOP) first gathered at the Runner’s Edge for a meet-and-greet. A blizzard was raging, and the city fathers had closed the streets. With the intrepid independence of runners everywhere, some of us came out anyway. A month later, we did it again (without a blizzard) and more people attended. The BOP was on its way. If we fast-forward to the present, we can see how far the BOP has come in just six months: We have a Run Wild Missoula e-mail list with 92 names. We publish an e-newsletter (BOP Bulletin), and updates (BOP Postcards). We have a webpage on Run Wild Missoula’s website: http://www.runwildmissoula.org/index.php/ID/2efe20c3/item/Back-of-the- Pack/fuseaction/rwm.clubActivities.htm We have held monthly social runs in April, May, June, July, and August. The next one is tentatively scheduled for September 23 (watch for details). We have co-sponsored, produced, and are distributing free BOP bandannas for easy identification and buddy-finding at larger running events. 10 We have a visible presence at the monthly beer run. We write a monthly BOP article for the RWM blog on the Make it Missoula website. We have this monthly column, ‚View from the Back‛ (written by different BOPers). We have developed an initial Buddy Locator database to connect pace-mates with similar running schedules and neighborhoods. We organized BOP cheerleaders who welcomed and celebrated the accomplishments of 5:30-plus finishers in the Missoula Marathon. We have been on TV! KPAX covered the BOP social run in Bonner August 14. We presented Jeff and Barbara Galloway with BOP bandannas and welcomed them into the group. They were honored by the gesture. Runners, run-walk-runners, and walkers at the Back of the Pack need not be alone, discouraged, or lost when they join Run Wild Missoula for a group event. We have a way to meet one another, to connect with buddies, and to recognize pace-mates in a crowd. If you resonate with this group, and are not yet on ‚the list,‛ e-mail [email protected]. ~Pam Gardiner, Leader of the Back At The Races Visit www.runmt.com for a complete list of Montana races. Roots Run 4 Miles Chad Messerly 44 M 0:34:45.8 Seth Boid 33 M 0:35:07.4 Adam Peterman 16 M 0:20:40.6 Bethany Knapstad 33 F 0:35:19.6 Chris Herrick 15 M 0:22:06.5 Brenda Garren 45 F 0:35:39.1 Forest Chaput 19 M 0:22:39.9 Sandra Richardson 42 F 0:36:08.6 Sue Huse 37 F 0:23:02.9 Jamie McGarvey 44 F 0:36:27.7 Daniel Zielaski 27 M 0:24:07.7 Angie Tranel 36 F 0:37:41.2 Robert Mason 35 M 0:25:34.5 Sheila Kalin 47 F 0:38:18.4 Mary Thane 48 F 0:25:44.9 Jennifer Jackson 30 F 0:38:33.7 Josh Kendrick 39 M 0:26:51.4 Jennifer Baldassin 37 F 0:38:34.0 Ross Carlson 24 M 0:27:26.9 Julia Hunt 67 F 0:38:39.3 JB Yonce 64 M 0:28:08.6 Jessica Miller 34 F 0:38:42.7 Steve Weiler 61 M 0:28:12.0 John Ault 54 M 0:38:43.9 Sharon Bywater-Reyes 26 F 0:28:40.4 Elizabeth McDonald 60 F 0:38:50.7 Bonnie Jakub 41 F 0:28:47.8 Terry Stekly 57 F 0:38:51.0 Bob Homer 56 M 0:29:01.3 Richelle DeVoe 23 F 0:39:31.8 Austin Ault 23 M 0:30:01.8 Audrey Peterson 50 F 0:39:44.6 Molly Riddle 36 F 0:30:07.1 Tonya Harding 43 F 0:39:48.1 Jessica Zephyrs 26 F 0:30:24.1 Charles Scallia 68 M 0:39:48.7 Joe Zephyrs 28 M 0:30:33.5 Shandy Lemperle 27 F 0:39:58.5 Thad Kendrick 11 M 0:31:12.2 Carlie Magill 32 F 0:39:59.0 Maureen Lympus 48 F 0:32:26.3 Kathy Dahood 52 F 0:40:53.5 Oivind Westereng 41 M 0:32:32.8 Jody West 48 F 0:41:16.9 Sean O'Halloran 49 M 0:32:43.6 Christina Schmitz 30 F 0:41:19.3 Ciara Ryan 26 F 0:32:45.4 Tamy Wagner 43 F 0:41:31.7 Rebecca Kyle 30 F 0:33:02.3 Kari Aadland 32 F 0:41:42.8 Angie Kimmel 34 F 0:33:12.8 Jamie Ault 53 F 0:41:46.0 Carol Lipp 51 F 0:33:31.3 Cheryl Hatfield 57 F 0:41:55.2 Kay Kramer 49 F 0:33:53.2 John Lester 47 M 0:41:55.5 Kandace Kannberg 33 F 0:34:00.5 Keith Ballenger 42 M 0:42:07.1 Monique Krebsbach 48 F 0:34:13.8 Glenn Burwick 63 M 0:42:22.8 Hillary Ogg 33 F 0:34:32.5 11 Thurston Elfstrom 41 M 0:42:28.8 Bob Hayes 85 M 0:50:14.5 Eileen Robbins 61 M 0:42:30.0 Rena Denning 36 F 0:50:52.8 Lezlie Miller 49 F 0:42:33.6 Patty Murphy 48 F 0:51:33.7 Julie Edwards 33 F 0:42:46.2 Quinn Peacock 10 F 0:52:27.3 Ruth Bartholomew 33 F 0:42:55.3 Jennifer Peacock 39 F 0:52:27.7 Suzanne Elfstrom 40 F 0:42:55.9 Patty Harp 63 F 0:52:33.1 Catherine Cranmore 51 F 0:43:00.1 Savanna Pedersen 9 F 0:53:01.8 Bruce Randall 61 M 0:43:04.8 James Pedersen 43 M 0:53:02.4 Rhiannon Leeper 34 F 0:44:19.2 Tamara Lysons 30 F 0:53:28.8 Gina Brown 43 F 0:45:22.0 Suzanna Burwick 58 F 0:53:36.9 Jim Klawitter 47 M 0:45:47.4 Rebecca Nank 31 F 0:53:46.8 Randy Frazier 43 F 0:45:47.8 Holly Hedley 40 F 0:54:42.2 Rachelle McPhee 42 F 0:45:52.9 Colton Hedley 13 M 0:55:23.8 Clare Kelly 49 F 0:45:55.5 Linda Pilsworth 66 F 0:55:29.5 Peggy Christian 55 F 0:46:38.1 Curt Hedley 13 M 0:55:41.1 Alison Tierney 38 F 0:46:59.7 Caroline Guinnip 10 F 0:58:29.7 Connie Chestnutt 51 F 0:47:00.1 Elizabeth Guinnip 12 F 0:58:31.3 Rebecca Collinson 36 F 0:47:16.1 Collin Bevins 58 M 0:58:34.0 Carolyn Abbott 67 F 0:48:23.4 Barbara Riley 58 F 0:58:34.5 Gunnar Guinnip 8 M 0:49:23.7 Kimberly Dredger 55 F 0:59:23.5 Paula Guinnip 44 F 0:49:24.1 Jim Dredger 52 F 0:59:24.3 Georgia Cobbs 53 F 0:50:13.4 Megan Tretter 41 F 1:12:33.0 Articles Send Your Articles and Foote In France – Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc 2011 Essays to - Wow. It's been almost a week already and there is still so much I need to tell. I have to tell you Running Wild about the start line. And the walk from the hotel through the driving rain. We Americans; a Members, we welcome and pack pushing through the crowd, jumping over the barricade, and weaving our way to the front solicit your articles and essays of the pack. All the while the announcers work the crowd. Yelling over the dramatic movie for publication in Running Wild.. score soundtrack. The light hearted jokes, and last minute ‚good lucks‛ amongst new and old Examples of articles can friends. The rain not letting up. include ‚On the Run‛ essays One minute out and they drop the gate. The pack heaves forward and, which can be on just about any 10<9<8<7<6<5<4<3<2<1<, let the fun begin. The roar of footsteps landing on the topic related to running. ‚Cool streets. The flow of runners surging around me. The urge to sprint and the mantra to resist that Race‛ articles can be about any temptation. We leave town and begin climbing. The first pass is cold and wet and I feel sleepy. race that you have participated Starting the race 2 hours past my normal bed time takes a few hours to get used to. We are 20k in. Tell us some details into the race and I am still surrounded by people. The river of headlamps flows down into Saint regarding your race and include Gervais. People sprinting recklessly down the muddy trail. It suddenly feels like a 10k. I give a photo or drawing. ‚Happy myself a stern talking to. ‚Let them go. It’s early and you haven’t even woken up yet. Breathe, Trails‛ can provide descriptions enjoy, stay warm, stay positive.‛ of a good trail run that you have We enter into St. Gervais, which I was told would be a party. The crowds again with taken. Please provide details their cow bells in one hand, beers in the other. I’m cold and soaked to the bones, yet the and a photo so that we can all constant high energy keeps my mind focused. Les Contamine is next at 30k and will be the first learn about new places to run. time I see my support crew, Kelly. She waves and screams at me and I put on layers, grab food, In addition we solicit your and switch out headlamps before ascending up the Col du Bonhomme. Leaving Les Contamine reviews of any running related I feel like I’m finally starting to wake up and my body feels normal for the first time after so books that you think may be of many days of sitting, waiting, and tapering. interest to Run Wild Missoula I follow a steady stream of headlamps up the switchbacks to the Col. While it was members. raining below it has been snowing up here. The precipitation has stopped though and the stars ~Chris Everett slide out from under the sheet of clouds. They are stunning and a welcomed sight. The ridge sporadically lights up to my left as the lightning continues to the East. I look back and there is a river of headlamps flowing uphill. Steady, slow, and bright. Am I really here? 12 Editor’s Note: On Friday Sept. 2 Mike Foote gave a The sun finally comes up and a good chunk of the course quickly falls great talk and slide show at the Runner’s Edge on his away behind me and I am dropping into Courmeyer at 78k before I know it. recent spectacular run competing in the Ultra Trail du Courmeyer, how dramatic, severe, breathtaking, and quaint you are. With your Mont Blanc 108 miler. This article adds some more glacier covered mountains and medieval history. I spill down into town and detail about the race itself and can be found on Mike's blissfully run through your narrow cobblestone streets. I pass a man, who must blog at http://footeinfrance.blogspot.com/ be in his 80’s. He has wrinkled olive skin, a big mustache, and white curly hair protruding out from under his beret. He’s wearing a wool sweater and All photos courtesy of Mike Foote. smoking a pipe. ‚Bravo, Bravo, Bravo,‛ he says clapping as I go by. Now is a good time to pinch myself. I roll into the aid station feeling good. The kind of good that you know won’t last forever but you wish it would. Kelly welcomes me with a big smile. I start dumping trash grabbing food and taking layers off. The day is warming up (finally!) I walk out with Dakota Jones, one of my favorite people to spend time with on the trail. We chat for a while and dodge traffic together before climbing out of town towards Bertone Refuge. Into the high country again. Hikers along the trail cheering. Small farms tucked into valleys more stunning than most of our national parks. Cow herds peacefully grazing and ringing their bells, albeit a little less eagerly than the crowds in town. The running herd has thinned out at this point and I’m enjoying the time on the trail by myself. When I pass other runners, we smile and nod to one another, never sure which language the other speaks. The sense of camaraderie was ever present though and maybe even more acute without words. The eventual Women’s winner Lizzy Hawker is the next character to enter our story. I caught up to her around 85k and we leap frogged for a few Mont Blanc hours down the trail from that point. It was an honor to witness her graceful power on such a steep course. She seemed to hold the gas down constantly and keep it there. At one point around mile 60 we were visited by a film crew in a helicopter. It stayed with us for about ten minutes, and at one point hovered no more than 15ft off the ground and 40yds behind us filming. The prop wash blowing dust up on the back of my legs, the whir of the motor, the beauty of the glaciers across the valley. Lizzy and I were both damn tired but the moment unleashed a potent mixture of adrenaline and vanity and we both started running hard up the hill!!! At Arnuva (95k) I feel tired and my left achilles and right patellar tendon are both working harder than I’d like to admit to myself. ‚Pain Cave‛, enter stage left. Climb in and get comfortable. You are going to be here for a while! Just eat the right foods, get the calories, focus through to the other side. It will get better, it will get better, it will get better. La Fouly, (110K), I get a GPS in my pack and realize for the first time in the race I must be somewhere towards the front. Meanwhile my crew tells me the course has been changed yet again due to a mud slide taking out one of the aid stations ahead. Taking the news of the course change in stride it sounded like it was shorter course and primarily downhill from here. (I learned later that this was not the case, it in fact got longer and steeper!) So with the idea that I was only 25 miles from the finish I started to push hard down the valley. I’m in Switzerland now and the small villages I pass through look like something out of a Fairy Tale. The children with their rouge aid stations set up along the way like small lemonade stands. Running along side you handing Mike Foote and race number you water and Coke, yelling ‚America! America!‛ Few things made me smile along the course more than these moments. And then Martigny. (133k’ish) I come down into the sleepiest of all the aid stations. Mike Wolfe is there. We get what we need from our crews (food, water, much needed pep talks.) and the Montana Boys walk out together. We climb for a while and it’s obvious Mike isn’t feeling great. I slowly pull away from him wishing we could roll through the rest of this course together. As Mike fades slowly out of sight behind me I hear the most guttural yell from him. FOOOOOOOTTTTTTIIIIIIEEEEEEE!!!!!! GGGOOOOOOOOO GGEETTT 13 EEMMM‛ MMMMAANNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And this is when I think to myself, I love Mike Wolfe. Meanwhile Kelly is having one of the crazier experiences of her life as well. Armed with her passport, a large duffle filled with contingency gear, and her thumb, she has managed to internationally hitch rides all around Mont Blanc with other teams support crews. Most notably was Mike Wolfe’s crew from The North Face whose driver was an Italian rugby player named Seb, who drove a sporty Audi and had taken professional driving lessons. Needless to say it sounds like he handled the high and windy mountain roads along the route like a champ! Back to the race 14 Run Wild Missoula Member Profiles Name: Jaime Troiano Age: 35 Place of birth: Providence, RI Profession: CPA Seasoned or new to the sport: When I was little we lived just a few miles from the start of the Boston marathon and I remember my mom taking me to watch the gun go off and pointing out Bill Rodgers to me. My parents would drag me to local races and make me run the kids fun runs while they did the longer races, and although it seemed like torture at the time, somehow it stuck. I have been running ever since. Next race goal: I am visiting my parents in Florida at the end of November and I just signed up for a half marathon that runs through their neighborhood in Sarasota. Race day just happens to fall on my 36th birthday so a sub-two hour finish would be a really great birthday present< Long Term Goal: To stay healthy and keep running! What keeps you motivated through a difficult run or what keeps you running generally?: I try to remind myself that to run is ALWAYS better than not to run. I have never once come back from a run and regretted that I did it, no matter how hard it was to get through. I have struggled with illness and injury over the last few years and it has really made me grateful for every run that I get to finish. Jamie Troiano Do you have a favorite local run, path or trail? I live and work very close to the river trail so most of runs tend to be along the Clark Fork just because of the convenience factor - but if I need to mix it up and give myself a challenge I have a loop that my dog and I love to run at Blue Mountain. Can’t do without: My Garmin! It is both my best friend and worst enemy. It satisfies my inner control freak but also forces to me to face reality about how fast and far I am really going. Before the Garmin I tended to round up the distance and round down the pace. Add anything else you’d like to include: Just how continually inspired I am by Missoula’s incredible running community and the resources and motivation available to runners. Whether you are a newbie or a veteran, this is a truly great place to be a runner! Editor’s Note: Thanks to Terry Stekly the newsletter begins a new series on member profiles. We hope that you will enjoy getting to know Run Wild Missoula members and we encourage you to say “hi” to them next time your paths cross. Run Wild Missoula News Letter from the Executive Director: Thank You, Volunteers Run Wild Missoula has grown in leaps and bounds in the past few years: We now have a few employees, over a dozen races, several successful training programs and over 1,200 members. But one thing is certain: We are still a primarily volunteer-run organization and we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without volunteers. Over 1,000 people volunteer for Run Wild Missoula each year—some for a few hours to work registration or course control at a race while others give hundreds of hours a year to serve on a committee or the board of directors. The Missoula Marathon alone uses 400 volunteers on race day and has a committee of 35 people working year-round to ensure a great event. It’s hard to express gratitude for all of the people who care so much about our running community and give their time to make it what it is. Luckily, volunteer work for Run Wild Missoula is mostly fun and always rewarding. Who doesn’t love watching their fellow runners smile across the finish line or see the work they put into an event or the organization 15 materialize into something successful? It’s rewarding work, for sure. But I am still amazed at Flash from the Past how many people are involved in club and how much time you all devote to it. 23 YEARS AGO Run Wild Missoula likes to take some time to acknowledge those who give time and Editor’s Note: Thanks to long- energy to Run Wild Missoula during our Annual Meeting of Members in September. Please join time member and former club us on Wednesday, September 7 at the Moon-Randolph Homestead, 1515 Splurlock Road. This officer Rich Voorhees for providing evening is for you, members. It is our chance to express our gratitude for what you do for us past newsletters for this section. throughout the year. We will start the night out with a group run in the North Hills starting at In September 1988, the Missoula 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and a meeting where we will acknowledge key volunteers. (Please Road and Track Club reported see the article about the Annual Meeting for details or visit www.runwildmissoula.org). that because Missoula Parks Finally, if you have not volunteered for Run Wild Missoula please consider doing so in and Recreation had cancelled the near future. I promise that you will find it fun, rewarding and you will meet loads of several races, they are wonderful people. Contact me at [email protected] for more information on organizing a 5K in Miller Creek. volunteering. The cost of the race was $2. A Warmly, potluck was planned to follow ~Eva Dunn-Froebig the race. ~Eva Dunn-Froebig Join Run Wild Missoula for the Annual Meeting of Members Wednesday, September 7, 5:30 p.m., Moon-Randolph Homestead, 1515 Spurlock Road-- FREE for Run Wild Missoula members As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Run Wild Missoula is required to have an annual meeting of members. We don't mind as we're always looking for an excuse to get together, run and socialize! Start your evening with a run starting at one of Missoula's historic sites, the Moon- Randolph Homestead at 5:30 p.m. led by Executive Director Eva Dunn-Froebig. We'll then treat you to dinner catered by Two Sisters before we begin our Annual Meeting of Members around 7 p.m. This is your chance to find out more about what your running club has been up to this year and what is in the works. The Run Wild Missoula Board of Directors will give a report, acknowledge exceptional volunteers and ask for your input. As always, there will be time to socialize with running and walking friends. Don’t miss the event of the year with a FREE group run, FREE dinner and a chance to find out directly from the Run Wild Missoula Board of Directors what the club has been up to and plans for the future. It’s also a treat to visit the Moon-Randolph Homestead and its caretakers Andy and Joanna Smetanka in the North Hills. What to Bring & What to Expect Please come ready to run at 5:30 p.m. if you plan to participate in the group run. Please arrive at 6:30 p.m. if you plan to attend the dinner and meeting only. The meeting will be outdoors so please dress appropriately and bring another layer for the cooler evening temperatures. Please bring a chair and a beverage for yourself. We will provide the food, plates and utensils-- and the fun! Getting There & Parking Visit Google Maps for directions to 1515 Spurlock Road. Please carpool to the Moon-Randolph Homestead if possible as there is limited parking. Parking is not allowed at the homestead unless you are unable to walk from the parking area to the homestead. Please park in the parking area-- which is well-marked-- on Splurlock Road. The walk from the parking area to the homestead takes less than 10 minutes. (Quicker if you run!) Registration This event is FREE to Run Wild Missoula members. Please register for this event so we know how many people to expect and how much food to order. You must login with your username and password to register. Please click "forgot password" in the upper right hand corner of the web site if you do not know your username and password. Once you are logged in visit the Annual Meeting page (under "classes" and listed on the events section of the homepage) on our web site and click "register." Contact Eva Dunn-Froebig at [email protected] or 544-3150 with questions. ~Eva Dunn-Froebig Join Run Wild Missoula to Celebrate RUN@WORK Day on September 16 Run Wild Missoula will participate in Run@Work day on Friday, September 16 with several organized group runs throughout Missoula. Run@Work Day was created by the Road Runners 16 Club of America (RRCA) six years ago to promote physical activity and healthy living around the country. The goal of Run@Work Day is to encourage adults to get 30-minutes of exercise each day, in accordance with the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, either before work, during lunch, or immediately following work. Run@Work Day also encourages companies to help employees schedule time for physical activity. Incorporating exercise into one’s daily routine can markedly improve one’s overall physical health. The following group runs are planned in Missoula for Friday, September 16 at noon. Unless specified all of the runs/walks will be approximately three miles long. • Front Entrance to Federal Building, 340 N. Pattee St. Run Leader: Chris Everett, 544-6994 or [email protected] • Front lawn of County Courthouse Run Leader: Jennifer Elliot, [email protected] • Bear sculpture at Oval at the University of Montana Run Leader: Jen Sauer, 243-4878 or [email protected] • Rehab Parking Lot, Community Medical Center, 1, 2 & 3 mile courses, water & refreshments available Run Leader: Mike Wilson, 327-4137 or [email protected] • Ecology Project International, 315 South 4th St. East Run Leader: Erin Nuzzo, [email protected] "The RRCA is excited to have Run Wild Missoula involved in our Run@Work Day series of events‛, commented Jean Knaack, executive director of the RRCA. ‚Participation in the 6th Annual Run@Work Day is an important step in raising awareness about the importance of daily physical activity. If adults can lead by example, if companies can encourage healthy living, then together we can combat the national inactivity crisis gripping our nation.‛ A survey conducted by the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation in January 2011 found that 85 percent of small companies (10-99 employees) and 76 percent of larger employers (100-2,500) indicated an interest in developing running and walking clubs. Run@Work Day is a great opportunity for our organization to highlight how local running clubs and events can work with area businesses to meet their needs for developing running and walking programs for their employees. For more information about our Run@Work Day event, contact Eva Dunn-Froebig at [email protected] or the group run leaders listed above. Run Wild Missoula Seminar Series Run Wild Missoula has a series of seminars planned for this fall and winter on different topics appropriate for runners and walkers designed to keep you motivated to run through different seasons and challenges. Seminars held on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Runner’s Edge, 325 N. Higgins Avenue. Admission is FREE. Refreshments are provided. Thank you to the Runner’s Edge for providing the space to hold these talks. September 12: Trail Running Hear from seasoned trail runners about their favorite trail races, local trails and tips on how to start hitting the trails. Speakers: Rhea Dahlberg, Ken Ellis, Mike Foote and Ethel MacDonald. October 10: Getting Faster Take your running to the next level with tips from coaches and experienced runners who know the workouts and techniques to become speedy. November 14: Intro to Chi Running Learn the practice of mindful running with techniques that will help you run more efficiently, naturally and effortlessly. December 12: Stay Motivated to Run in the Winter Training in the dark, snow and cold can be a challenge in Montana. Find out how others have stayed fit through the winter. 17 Goodbye Loie Turner Loie Turner always came to meetings and events with a smile on her face and a positive attitude. Loie was a member of the Run Wild Missoula Board of Directors since its inception in 2007. She recently resigned from the board after taking a job in Superior, closer to her home in Tarkio. Loie will continue being involved with the club as co-race director of the Missoula All-Women’s 5K on Diva Day, which is slated for October 8 this year. As a member of the board, Loie saw the club through much growth and transition and provided a business owner’s perspective. (She owned Turner Signs Arts until recently selling to Signs Now.) Loie also gave her time and home to the Women’s Running Camp Retreat last year. Loie, you will be missed on the Run Wild Missoula board, but we are delighted that you will continue to be involved as the Missoula All-Women’s 5K race director. Thank you, Loie. Loie at Diva Day 5K Run Wild Missoula Member Discounts Show your membership card to receive discounts at the following businesses: * Runner's Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave., 10% discount (except sale merchandise) * Momentum Athletic Training, 214 1/2 E. Main St., discount on circuit or cycle/core classes: $2 off each class ($10 instead of $12) or 10% off a 3-month session of classes * MOVE Missoula, 1900 W. Broadway, C, $8 group classes- Pilates mat, Barre, Yoga, Zumba and Oula, $40 privates (normally $55-60), $25 semi-privates (normally $28-32). Childcare available for most classes. * Alpine Physical Therapy, 5000 Blue Mountain Rd. and 2825 Stockyard Road. Suite I-3, $20 off 1 1/2 hour runner's clinic evaluation (regular price of $199) and free injury consultation after a RWM race * El Diablo, 1429 S. Higgins Ave., On Tuesdays and Saturdays only, buy one burrito or taco, get one 1/2 off * Habitat Floral Studio, 211 N. Higgins Ave Suite 101, 10% off all fresh cut flowers. * Jen Vanderberg Massage, 529.1958, $55 1-hour massage * Main Street Pilates, 207 E. Main St., 15% off all services. * Montana School of Massage, 1629 South Ave., purchase 9 massages and receive 50% of your 10th massage OR a Montana Made S- curve. (Regular price of $40/hr.). Family members can share punch cards (fastest runner or highest mileage runner gets the free massage!) *Revolve, 113 W. Main St., $25 off a 10-punch card (regular price of $75). * Sorella's Day Spa, 207 E. Main St., 15% off REGULAR priced active wear and shoes. * Spring Mills with Twigs Salon, 335 W. Spruce St., Suite 201, 541-8944, $26 pedicures by a runner & for runners * Stafford Fitness, 218 E. Front St., #100, basic membership- $42/month (normally $49/month), elite membership- $72/month (normally $89/month) plus 10% off fitness equipment. 18 Run Wild Missoula - Organization Meg Lerch- [email protected] Membership Assistant: Run Wild Missoula Board of Directors: Spring Mills- [email protected] Darr Tucknott, President- [email protected] Merchandise Manager: Kevin Twidwell, Secretary- [email protected] Erin Mulcahy-Mroz- [email protected] Megan Tiffin, Treasurer- [email protected] Kids Program Intern: Courtney Babcock- [email protected] Elizabeth Strong- [email protected] Pat Cross- [email protected] Secretary: Torrey Holmquist- [email protected] Jen von Sehlen- [email protected] David Schmetterling- [email protected] Member Services Committee: Run Wild Missoula Staff: Courtney Babcock Anders Brooker, Missoula Marathon Race Director- Sue Falsey [email protected] Meg Lerch Eva Dunn-Froebig, Executive Director- [email protected] Darr Tucknott Dara Rouse, Bookkeeper- [email protected] Jennifer Straughan, Missoula Marathon Founder Marketing Committee: Pat Cross Run Wild Missoula Club Officers Dariusz Janczewski Run Wild Yogi: Jen von Sehlen Missy Adams- [email protected] Coach & Coordinator, Tuesday Track: Trails Committee: Courtney Babcock- [email protected] John DiBari Coach & Coordinator, Training Classes: Mike Foote Anders Brooker- [email protected] Marilyn Marler Equipment Manager: Kevin Twidwell Tommi Burton- [email protected] Chancellor of Libations: Newsletter Submissions Policy Pat Cross- [email protected] Running Wild welcomes stories, race results, announcements, letters to Newsletter Editor: the editor expressing strong, well-informed opinion, and whimsical Chris Everett- [email protected] musings on the running life from all Run Wild Missoula club Membership & Race Results: members. Please submit entries in Word, Wordperfect, Excel, or text Sue Falsey- [email protected] files. No PDF files, please: it makes the editor’s job longer and more Leader of the Back: confusing. Race entry forms published only when space allows. Pam Gardiner- [email protected] Submission deadline is 5pm on the last Saturday of each month. 1200 Mile Club Coordinator: Kristina Hurley- [email protected] Program Manager: 19 Run Wild Missoula September 2011 Calendar of Events Visit www.runwildmissoula.org for more information. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 River City Advanced - Tuesday Track, -Beer Run- -Saturday Breakfast Roots 4-Mile Running coached by Tamarack Club Run/Walk, 8 a.m., Run/Walk, 11 Brainstorming Courtney Babcock, Brewing Runner’s Edge-- FREE a.m., XXXs- $20 Meeting, 7 p.m., 6 p.m., Dornblaser-- Company, 6 until Aug. 15, Runner’s Edge-- FREE p.m.-- FREE then $27. $2 off FREE for RWM members. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - Tuesday Track, -Run Wild -Sweathouse Half coached by Missoula Marathon, 9 a.m., Courtney Babcock, Annual Meeting, Victor Park, Victor- 6 p.m., Dornblaser-- 5:30 p.m., Moon- $40 or $35/RWM FREE Randolph members. Homestead.-- -Saturday Breakfast FREE Club Run/Walk, 8 a.m., Runner’s Edge— FREE 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 -Missoula -“Trail Running” - Tuesday Track, - Core Strength -Yoga for - Run@Work Day, -Saturday Breakfast Mile, 9 a.m., Panel Discussion, coached by Training for Runners starts, noon, various Club Run/Walk, 8 a.m., Higgins Ave., 7 p.m., Runner’s Courtney Babcock, Runners starts, 6-7 p.m., location, visit Runner’s Edge-- FREE $20, $25 race Edge—FREE 6 p.m., 12:15-1 p.m., Runner’s Edge runwildmissoula.or day; RWM - Core Strength Dornblaser—FREE Runner’s Edge - Core Strength g members get Training for -Yoga for Runners Training for $2 off early Runners starts, starts, 12:15-1 p.m., Runners starts, registration. 5:15-6 p.m., Runner’s Edge 6-7 p.m., MOVE Missoula MOVE Missoula 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 - Tuesday Track, - All Women’s - Back of the Pack -Saturday Breakfast coached by 5K Fun Run/Walk, 7 Club Run/Walk, 8 a.m., Courtney Babcock, Registration p.m., Fort Missoula Runner’s Edge-- FREE 6 p.m., Dornblaser-- Event, 4 – 7 ball fields (South FREE p.m., Women’s St. parking area)— Club—FREE FREE - Women’s Running Clinic, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., PEAK Health & Wellness Center, $60. 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 - Tuesday Track, -Beer Run- -Saturday Breakfast coached by Bayern Brewing, Club Run/Walk, 8 a.m., Courtney Babcock, 6 p.m.-- FREE Runner’s Edge-- FREE 6 p.m., Dornblaser-- FREE 20 Run Wild Missoula Core Strength Training for Runners Fall Session 2011 This class is designed to keep a runner’s core strong. Core work conditions the body from the abdominals to the arms and legs. Often runners are much stronger in their lower extremities than their core. This results in an imbalance in the body that it will continuously try to remedy. Classes are held at MOVE Missoula, 1900 Broadway, C (Mon. & Thurs. classes) and the Runner’s Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. (Wed. class). Mats provided, comfortable clothing recommended, running shoes not required. To register or find out more about these three sessions offered, email Alison Laundrie at [email protected] and send registration and payment to: Run Wild Missoula, Box 1573, Missoula, MT 59806 Name______email______Are you a RWM member? ____ Circle which class(es) you want to sign up for. ● Monday Evening Core Strength Training, 5:15 – 6 p.m., Sept. 12th – Dec. 12th, MOVE Missoula, Cost: $79 for RWM members/$88 for non-members ● Wednesday Lunch Core Strength Training, 12:15 – 1 p.m., Sept. 14th – Dec. 14th, Runner’s Edge, Cost: $79 for RWM members/$88 for non-members ● Thursday Evening Core Strength Training, 6 – 7 p.m., Sept. 15th – Dec. 15th (no class Thanksgiving Day), MOVE Missoula, Cost: $85 for RWM members/$95 for non-members By signing this, I acknowledge I assume all risks involved in participating in Core Strength Training for Runners and fully understand that Pilates may include risks. I acknowledge that I am medically able to participate in Core Strength Training for Runners. I agree to abide by any decision the instructor makes relative to my ability to participate in the class. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, I waive and release Run Wild Missoula, Runner’s Edge, MOVE Missoula and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in these club activities, even if that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. Signature ______Date ______Parent/Guardian Signature if under 18 ______Print ______ Thank you, Move Missoula & Runner’s Edge, for use of your space! 21 Run Wild Missoula Yoga for Runners Fall Session 2011 Fall into a new season and stay healthy and injury-free by signing up for Yoga for Runners. Run Wild Missoula is offering two yoga classes specifically designed with the runner's body in mind. Each class will focus on stretching, strengthening and balancing poses that will compliment all of the miles you are running each week. Whether you have just started walking or are training for a marathon, this class will challenge and inspire you to take care of your body and mind. Classes are held upstairs at The Runners Edge. Yoga mats and straps are provided. To register or find out more about the classes offered, email Missy Adams at [email protected] and send registration and payment to: Run Wild Missoula, Box 1573, Missoula, MT 59806. Name______email______Are you a RWM member? ____ Circle the class (es) you are interested in taking. ● Tuesday Lunch Yoga, 12:15 – 1 p.m., September 13th - December 13th Cost: $79 for RWM members/$88 for non-members ● Thursday Evening Yoga, 6 – 7 p.m., September 15th – December 15th (no class on Thanksgiving) Cost: $85 for RWM members/$95 for non-members By signing this, I acknowledge I assume all risks involved in participating in Yoga for Runners and fully understand that yoga may include risks. I acknowledge that I am medically able to participate in Yoga for Runners. I agree to abide by any decision the instructor makes relative to my ability to participate in the class. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, I waive and release Run Wild Missoula and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in these club activities, even if that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. Signature ______Date ______Parent/Guardian Signature if under 18 ______Print ______ Thank you, Runner’s Edge, for use of your space! 22 The Pumpkin Run 400 Meters and 5K th Run Wild Missoula's 16 Saturday, October 15, 2011 Annual Pumpkin Run for Missoula, Montana the Missoula Food Bank Registration & Start at Osprey Baseball Stadium; Race Day Registration West end of Cregg Lane Starts @ 8:45 AM 400 Meter @ 9:45 am Register By Mail Deadline is Saturday, 10/08/2011 5K ≈ 10:09 am 400 Meter Kids Event: For ages 12 and under. Very exciting and all on the trail! 5K Run: A short and sweet half 10K! Run is by river on Kim Williams Trail, paved and gravel trails. 5K Age Divisions: 13 and under, 14-15, 16-18, 19 -34, 35-44, 45-54, 55 and up. The Pumpkin Run is organized by Run Wild Missoula, a non-profit 501(c)3, that promotes and supports runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Proceeds benefit the Missoula Food Bank. Name: ______; Age: ______; Gender: M or F; Event: 400M or 5K Street: ______City: ______State: _____ Zip: ______Phone: ______Email: ______400 Meter Entry Fee: ______($3) 5k Entry Fee (mark one): ___ $11 (___$13 race day) ___ $10 (Run Wild Missoula members) Make checks payable and send to: Run Wild Missoula, PO Box 1573, Missoula, MT 59806, or drop off in person at The Runner’s Edge, 325 N. Higgins, Missoula, MT by Tuesday October 11, 2011. Waiver and Release Statement: In consideration of accepting this entry, I RELEASE, for myself and my heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, assigns and successors in interest, and for my child (if parent or guardian signing on behalf of a participant under the age of 18, referred to as “my child”) – the Run Wild Missoula, the City of Missoula, and all other promoters, sponsors, organizers and volunteers of this event, and the officers, directors, shareholders and/or members, agents and employees of each, as well as all medical, law enforcement and other personnel assisting with this event, the owners of property through which the event course traverses, and their representatives, successors and assigns (collectively “Released Parties”) from any and all rights, claims or liability for damage for any and all injuries to me, my child or my property arising out of or in connection with my participation in this event, including acts of God. I further agree that I WILL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the Released Parties against all claims, demands and causes of action, including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, directly or indirectly arising from any action or other proceeding brought by or prosecuted contrary to this agreement for the benefit of me or my child. This agreement extends to all claims of every kind and nature whatsoever, whether known or unknown. I Fully ASSUME THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH MY AND/OR MY CHILD’S PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT, including but not limited to: the dangers of falls and collisions with pedestrians, vehicles and fixed or moving objects, the dangers of road and trail conditions, surface hazards, weather conditions, and inadequate clothing; encounters with wild or domesticated animals; the possibility of serious physical and/or mental trauma or injury or death associated with an athletic trail run; and dangers caused by others’ negligence. I certify that I am and/or my child is physically and mentally fit to participate in this event. I understand that entry fees are necessary to meet the cost of preparation, months in advance of the run, and that if the run is canceled because of weather conditions, fire, drought, acts of God, or other circumstances beyond the control of run management, the entry fee will not be refunded. I also grant permission for the use of any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of my participation in this event for any legitimate purpose. PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGN FOR MINOR. Signature of Participant______Date______Printed Name______ Signature of Parent/Guardian (if participant is younger than 18 years)______ Printed Name of Parent/Guardian______Questions: Contact Ben Schmidt at 406-542-1257. 23 P.O. BOX 1573 MISSOULA, MT 59806 www.runwildmissoula.org Run Wild Missoula promotes and supports running and walking as sports for people of all ages and abilities. 24