Island Times Volume VII, Number 19 Pensacola Beach, Florida January 10, 2012 Running For The Fun Of It Ready To Race Into 2012 They are off to the races! Pensacola Beach is a mecca for fi tness-minded people, and the energetic members of local run- ning clubs are tuned up for the new year. Look for athletes from The Grand Marlin Milers and Shaker Pacers to be joined by Capt’n Fun Runners at the Pensacola Beach Run, January 14. Race offi cials anticipate one thousand entries in this year’s event. Meeting at the Boardwalk every Wednesday night to train is a long-standing tradition for the Capt’n Fun Runners. Preparing for a training run are (L to R): Glenn Windham, George DeFoy, Steve Harris, Scott Gregory, Beverly Boege, Tom Luke, Linda Stapleton, Jean Luke, Mike Langen and Carole Wright. For more about the fi rst race of the year, turn to page 2. Photo by BDJ PAGE 2 Island Times January 10, 2012 Half Marathon Or Three Miles - Racers Ring In New Year At Beach It starts with just one The Beach runners are a among the top three fi nishers in for 30 years, but still has a zest a race. Athletes can shop, get step. That’s the way Pensacola generous, high impact group. his age group, 30-34 year-olds. for the sport. up-to-date on the latest train- Beach’s Glenn Windham be- They support the community The Half Marathon course, “I try to run four miles, ing techniques and party. The gan his journey as a runner. with events, volunteer hours which is for runners only, is three times per week,” she said. weekend kicks off at The Grand Over the years, he’s competed and most recently presented a from Casino “That’s my goal. Marlin, Friday, January 13, in countless races; everything check to Manna Food Bank on Beach east, Don’t always from 4 to 8 p.m. Registrations from nationally famous mara- behalf of the Pensacola Run- past Por- get it done, but I will be accepted and racers can thons in Washington, D.C. to ner’s Association and Capt’n tofi no. The try.” pick up packets. The Grand weekly training runs on Pensac- Fun Runners. turn-around Beach cou- Marlin will have their water- ola Beach. Although his times The camaraderie of the is near the en- ple Tom and Jean front conference room set up aren’t as fast as they used to be, runners is apparent until the trance to the Luke will lace for The Expo, a shopping and everyone recognizes the long starter’s pistol sounds, and then National Sea- up their running information venue for runners strides of one of the Beach’s it’s a race to the fi nish. The Pen- shore. Driv- shoes for the 5K and fans. Race organizers say running faithful. If he’s not sacola Beach Run half marathon ers should and if they feel this year’s Expo is the biggest racing, then he’s helping on starts at 7:30 a.m. followed by use caution good, may com- yet. The public is invited to stop race day. the shorter distances at 8 a.m. on race day. plete the longer and shop. Windham will be a race vol- The course begins and ends at The course distance. The There is no race day reg- unteer at the Pensacola Beach Casino Beach where runners will be closed Pensacola Beach istration, but packets are avail- Run, January 14. Lee Wright is will compete in a choice of Half to traffi c for Run is designed able prior to the run. the race’s volunteer coordina- Marathon, 10K or 5K distances. three hours. so that competi- A Post Race and Awards tor. Wright will be marshaling Steve Harris, who trains on All three race tors can make Party will be held at the Sand- the talents of 80 volunteers in- Pensacola Beach, has been run- distances fi n- Lee Wright, Pensacola Beach that decision on shaker Lounge beginning at 9 cluding a contingent from the ning for twenty years. He set his ish near the Run Volunteer Coordinator the course as a.m. The public is welcome to U.S. Navy in a variety of tasks. sights on a half Marathon time Gulfside Pa- they approach attend. Race organizers estimate 1,000 of one hour and twenty minutes. vilion at Casino Beach. Spec- the turn-around. However, Car- Entry information is entries for this year’s event. Look for Harris on the podium tators are encouraged to cheer ole Wright from Navarre did not available online at www.pen- along the route or be part of the have any hesitation when she sacolarunners.com or by call- excitement at the fi nish line. said she would be running the ing the Race Directors Jehan Songwriters Sing And Strum At Pensacola Beach’s Bev- 5K only. Clark, 850-261-2200 or Rich- erly Boege trains weekly and The event is hosted by ard Dickinson, 251-978-4700. Community Church Fundraiser will compete in the 5K dis- the Pensacola Runner’s Asso- Deadline to enter is Friday, tance. She has been running ciation, and it’s more than just January 13 at 8 p.m. Famous singer-songwriter lows the artist to tell the story Thom Shepard will headline the behind each song and what in- Pensacola Beach Community spired him to write it, prior to Wave Riders Gather To Honor Lost Brothers of the Sea Church’s fi rst Songwriter’s Con- performing. For twenty-two years, the brothers and sisters who ride the waves of Pensacola Beach have gath- cert, Saturday, January 21. His Music fans arrived from ered to honor Willie Dail’s legacy. Dail was a local surfer who touched the lives of most of his peers number one hits include “Riding across the nation to attend the on Pensacola Beach before he lost his own life in 1990. He was only 36-years-old. He was honored on with Private Malone” and “Red- very successful Pensacola Beach his birthday, January 12, 1991, by members of the neck Yacht Club.” Audiences Songwriter’s Festival, which is surfi ng community, who gathered on the sandy will also hear Coley McCabe, produced by Reneda Cross and shore behind the Holiday Beach Resorts to pay who has written songs for coun- Jim Pasquale each October, so tribute to their brother’s life. try singer Loretta Lynn, Lila Mc- Beach audiences are well-ac- What started out as a fi sh fry and a wake of Cann and American Idol Kristy quainted with this format. sorts, has now blossomed into the Annual Surfer’s Lee Cook. Reserve your tickets in ad- Memorial. This year’s event will be at the Sand- The show begins at 7 p.m. in vance by calling 850-932-6628, shaker Lounge on Willie’s birthday, as usual, Randle Hall at the Beach Church. or by visiting the Church Of- January 12. The celebration begins at 6 p.m. and Tickets are available in advance fi ce at the corner of Via de Luna is open to anyone who surfs, loves the water or for $15; and $20 at the door. and Avenida 18. Proceeds of the beach. “Imagine being able to lis- the event will benefi t the Beach The event includes a memorial board upon ten to two of the country’s most Church. which the names of lost brothers and sisters are successful singer-songwriters in A concession stand will be etched. Some surfers, some not, but all were is- a seated concert setting,” wrote open during the performance landers sharing the common ties that bind them. Promoter T. Bubba Bechtol of with beer and wine for sale. Guests are encouraged to bring a single fl ow- Surfers will gather for the 22nd Annual Surfer’s Memorial, Bechtol Productions. For more information, log er to place at the Memorial Board. January 12, at the Sandshaker Lounge. A songwriter’s concert al- onto www.thebeachchurch.com. “I know there will be great live music all night long,” said Sandshaker co-owner Beverly Campbell. “We are offering half price drinks to anyone wearing a Surfer’s Memorial or Sandshaker t- shirt.” In year’s past, Surfer’s Memorial t-shirts, along with raffl es and auctions, were part of a fundrais- Island Times ing effort. A portion of the proceeds were being dedicated to the design and construction of a permanent marker honoring all surfers who have passed away. Published every other Tuesday The Surfer’s Memorial Pensacola Beach has a Facebook page for additional details. SHELLEY W. 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