Marathon Presented by NexBank COMMIMOM11VICommemorative ALIUMAlbum Dear Runners With a high temperature of 75 degrees and humidity in the 80% range, the 2008 Dallas White Rock Marathon will go down in history as one of the warmest races in our 39 years. We also set other records – most participants (16,353 runners), most bands (over 40), most number of volunteers (somewhere north of 2,500), and most Gatorade used (over 1,500 gallons!). It wasn’t a day for personal records, but for perseverance and resolve. Runners, you came to the finish line slower than previous years, but finish you did. It was a testament to your months of hard training and determination to not let obstacles stand in your way. A common comment we heard over and over: “Once I rounded the point at the lake and the wind hit me dead in the face, it felt like an invisible hand kept me from moving any further forward”. s Henry Serem won the marathon with a relatively slow time of 2:22:06, while our female winner, Svetlana Ponomarenko u finished with a 2:37:14. The men’s race involved tactical maneuvers and headstrong competition, but the women’s n race was decided early on and was a matter of holding on to first place. Liza Hunter-Galvin, our women’s champion from 2003 returned to run the new half marathon course, but decided the night before to go ahead and enter the full d marathon. She finished second in 2:41:56, only a few minutes off her winning time 5 years ago. a y The Men’s Half Marathon was won by Karim Elmabchour, who finished with a time of 1:04:50, and the Women’s Half Marathon was won by Olaru Nuta in a time of 1:11:31, both a testament to the PR ability of the new half marathon course and the quick finish down the Katy Trail. D We’re proud We have read all the emails from runners since the race e-mails, and are working to implement many of the e to support the race suggestions we received. Keep the ideas coming on how we can make this the best marathon possible. c for a better community. e Mark your calendars for the 40th Rock, which will take place on Sunday, December 13, 2009. And keep your fingers THE OFFICIAL BANK OF crossed that our order for perfect weather comes through! m b See you at the Start Line - Marcus Grunewald, Race Director e [email protected] r 1 When generous people partner with a bank that truly cares for its community, 4 great things can happen. Things like supporting The Dallas White Rock Marathon. Dear Friends, 2 My name is Morgan Brownlee, and I proudly represented Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Morgan NexBank is proud to be the presenting sponsor for an event that benefits Children (TSRHC) as the Junior Race Director of the 2008 Dallas White Rock Marathon Brownlee 0 presented by NexBank. 0 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. We’re equally proud of our competitive I became a patient at TSRHC when I was diagnosed with scoliosis, a condition that causes 8 rates and the high-quality banking services we offer each of our clients. a curve in my spine and is treated by observation, bracing or surgery. As the star forward- center on my school’s basketball team, I feared that my basketball days were over. Thanks to the doctors at TSRHC and the treatment I received, within three months of surgery, I was Visit www.nexbank.com for our current rate specials. back in the game and traveling around the country playing competitively with my team. I was honored to be this year’s Junior Race Director and to be part of such a great race, in a great city, for a great cause! Thank you for supporting the 2008 marathon and the children of TSRHC. We hope to see you next year on December 13 for the 2009 Dallas White Rock Marathon. T ■ a & • Thank you, Junior Race Director .....11"11111'1 n 111111• ( 111111 iiliii I ES GALLERIA | PLANO | 972.934.4760 | 1.800.827.4818 | www.NexBank.com MorganBrownlee -......... 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SArah Tune TSRHC patient parents ~••• Katie and Reagan share a moment of celebration with their son and TSRHC SArah Tune patient Will, age 17 SArah Tune s months of Midland. u SArah Tune n d a TSRH for Children y D e SArah Tune c e m b e r 1 Rick Smith Rick 4 SArah Tune 2 0 0 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) TSRHC build on its more than 85 years of providing 8 is grateful to every runner, volunteer, civic leader, exceptional care to Texas children with orthopedic sponsor and the Dallas White Rock Marathon board conditions, certain related neurological disorders and and committees for making the 2008 Dallas White learning disorders, such as dyslexia, at no charge to SArah Tune Rock Marathon presented by NexBank a huge success! patient families.