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New Orleans Track Club, Inc. March/Aprii 1997 issue ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- S S . DO TransAmerican Refining Corporation Hale Boggs Mississippi River Bridge Run 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 FAX (504) 469-9268 New Members ...................................................................................................................... 4 N OT C@aol. com Membership Form .............................................................................................................39 1995/1996 Board of Directors Rick Wilderman Race Results President • (885-1634) Run on the Bayou 3/2/97 .................................................................................................13 Rick Montgomery VP/Editor • (833-5074) Columbia Lakeside Hospital Scrub Shirt Classic 3/9/97 .............................................16 Jim Garvey Community Banker Run/Walk for Children’s Hospital 3/16/97.............. .................. 19 Treasurer • (283-8653) Tim Jeansonne Crescent City Classic 10K 3/29/97 ...................................................................................22 Secretary • (837-4057) Hales Boggs Bridge Run 4/6/97....................................................................................... 26 Don Brinkman Safety (733-7432) McDonogh #15 Little Red Schoolhouse Run 4/12/97................................................. 31 Rene de la Tour Planet Hollywood’s Run the Planet 4/20/97 ..................................................................33 Communications' (392-8479) Mario Lara Finish Line • (469-2769) Features Kelly Eyster Merchandise • (845-0895) “It’s not just a Walk in the Park”: by Rich S m ith ..........................................................5 Rose Lara NOTC Time Capsule by Chuck G eo rg e........................................................................6 T-Shirts' (469-2769) John Wall City of Pittsburgh Marathon by Randy Jackson............................................................. 7 Asst. Race Director' (271-7423) Elmwood Corner by Brenda Chenevert............................................................................8 Lynn Wilderman Registration • (885-1634) Race Walking for Runners by Dave McGovern ............................................................. 9 Randy Silcio Member Spotlight .............................................................................................................10 Course • (466-0779) Cyclist’s Knee by Rick C oogler............................................................................. ..11 Appointed Members: Monica Wonycott Special Projects • (831-6815) Charlene Brinkman Results ' (733-7432) ON THE COVER Rich Smith JOIN US ! Walkers Coordinator • (469-9868) TransAmerican Refining Corporation Hale Boggs Rick Lusky Mississippi River Bridge Run Grand Prix • (888-0605) The 3rd Largest Club in the U.S, Rene de la Tour Photos by: Wheel Chairs ' (392-8479) Rick Montgomery, Lynn Wilderman, Ed Lee with over ZZOO members! Martha George Layout/Design by: Mona Smith Volunteers ' (468-1488) Penny Montgomery Footprints • (833-5074) MEMBER OF: NOTC Administration Chuck George Executive Director • (468-1488) Gwen Lund Administrative Staff' (482-6682) Club #102 Club #69 Membership ' (482-6682) SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION Footprints Staff: Gwen Lund, Chuck George A non-profit corporation and member of USA T&F, RRCA and the Circulation /Advertising New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. Pattie Deibel Results Preparation Annual NOTC Membership Dues Footprints Advertising Rates Metairie Printing Youth (17& Under) .................. ............... $15.00 AD Size Single Issue 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 . ...............$35.00 . .20.00 President's Report Executive Directors Report Chuck George Now that I have started Congratulations on being a member of the NOTC and a to get used to this, another participant in one of our March/April races. These pa st two term on the NOTC board has passed. Since this is months’ races have generated over $60,000.00 to charities. my second consecutive That’s an impressive total that you made happen.! term, it’s time for the * * * * * * * watch to change and to let someone else have all the Welcome Chalmette Track Club, Lake Area Runners (Lake fun. And fun it has been! Charles) as they joined the Road Runners Club of America The events are better, and the NOTC is bigger and (Southern Region) stronger. More importantly, the last two August will bring back the very popular RiverShack years as president has been a very gratifying Run/Walk. By the time this hits the press we hope to have experience. announced the return also of the Zephyr’s Grand Slam Race With the best interest of at the new stadium in Metairie. See the NOTC schedule for the NOTC always in mind, I was proud to be a part of the things that the latest info. happened in the last two years that make the ******* NOTC a better organization. It was through the hard work of many that I feel fortunate and NOTC is awarded CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES RACES enlighten to be associated with and have such Southern Regional RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) Director David Samuel has deep gratitude for. From the volunteers, who are announced that the New Orleans Track Club will host two regional championship races. the heart and soul of the NOTC, you always make the events happen. Many thanks to all of you for They are the LARRY FUSELIER 25K scheduled for November 23rd and the WALL-30K a job well done. To Chuck George, the innovator, scheduled for December 21st. The Larry Fuselier 25K also includes a 10K and the Wall organizer, and executive Director. You truly are includes a 15K race. Both events start and finish in Abita Springs and take place on the the brains of the NOTC and have my admiration. To Gwen Lund, who took on more and more Tammany Trace pathway. responsibilities and job titles, the day to day work Part of the race(s) proceeds will be donated to the Tammany Trace Foundation as the NOTC gets done because of you. Keep up the good is proud to support this tremendous “rails to trails” project that is ever increasing in size and work. To the board officers, Rick Montgomery, need. Tim Jeansonne and Jim Garvey, I would not have been able to wrestle this bear to the ground as often. Thanks for your dedication. Equally If you’re going out of town and could use information as to running clubs where you’re dedicated were the at large members of the board who put in countless hours handling their traveling and/or road races to recommend, call me at 468-1488. The NOTC has a file of the respective area’s of responsibility. You make each over 500 chapters of RRCA clubs. event smooth and professional. The most ******* dedicated was my wife Lynn who, not only served on the board, but also encouraged and supported Upcoming NOTC primetime races include the November 3rd OLE MAN RIVER HALF me unconditionally. MARATHON and 5K in Cypress Park. This year’s course will be slightly different with most of Now it’s time to move on. I feel like the NOTC is a big family, that I had have the good the route going inside the Coast Guard base on River Road. Very fast and flat, real good surface fortune to be a larger part of for only a brief two and no vehicles. November 17th’s HOLIDAY CLASSIC is the 1996 Grand Prix Series final year period. So as not to push my luck, I’ll step race. Last year several division winners were decided that day. back, but I’ll always be there to help and reflect on ******* the good things we all have accomplished. Good luck to the new board, I hope you gain VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED especially for long distance races (Ole Man River, Larry the rewards that I did. Fuselier 25K, Wall-30K) CALL the NOTC at 482-6682 or the Volunteer Coordinator Martha Regards Rick George at 468-1488 to volunteer. Editor's Report: Rick Montgomery This is my last issue as Vice-President and Editor. It has been a fast 3 years. I’ve learned as much about the running community as a whole, as I’ve learned about the NOTC. I’m proud to be a part of this great organization. Fitness, family driven events, fun and fellowship have been our goals and are combined with charity and civic support. Footprints has become an award winning magazine with the help of Patty Diebel and Rick Lusky - Results, Ed Lee - Photography, Chuck George - Time Capsules articles, Penny Montgomery - Layout and Design, Gwen Lund - Membership Mailing and the many suggestions from our membership. Many thanks to everyone. I’m sure John Wall can expect the same excellent support as Vice President/Editor. Over the next 12 months and 45+ races, I’ll be working with you as Club President. Our goals for this year include: 1.