March 1986 ic Dattle of New Orleans, South Carolina’s Geer and Branch dual at the 79th Jackson Day 9K That’s because there hasn’t been a running shoe serich is women runners could really fit into. 0 And through an extensive foot measurement study, we found out the reason. Women who average 30 miles' or more a week have a narrower heel, a higher arch, and a broader forefoot area. The results of our research? The new Athena from Converse. When we tested it against ordinary run­ ning shoes, serious women runners Elite women runners (301 wiin haveanarrowot heol.Q hltjluti. overwhelmingly chose the Athena. broader forelool aron And better fit wasn’t the only reason. It’s got a dual-density midsole that gives you r foot on I standing support and cushioning where you need ii most. Heel and midfoot over­ lays are sewn into the outside of theshoe tor Plus heel and midfoot overlays on the outside, that I iclp additional stability. keep your foot more stable when you run. And it’s slip- lasted, which means it’s got terrific flexibility. Step into the new Athena at your Converse dealer. It’s the first shoe that takes serious women run­ ners seriously. ^ * ------------ — ---------- COI1VERSE Reach for the st.u. M a * g a z ISSN 0164-5129 Vol. VIII, No. 9, March 1986 Racing South (ISSN 0164-5129) is pub­ lished monthly for $10.00 per year, $18.00 for two years, or $24.00 for three years by Running Things, Inc., 5504 Springwood Lane, Stone Mountain, GA 30087. Second class postage is paid at Stone Mountain, GA with additional entries. *POSTMASTER: Send address changes 4 Warming Up to Racing South Magazine, Post Office Box 448, Stone Mountain, GA 30086. 6 Grand Prix VIII Update Send all correspondence to the above address. Telephone (404)469-9551. Single 7 Grand Prix VIII Standings copy price is $1.50 plus 75 cents postage and handling. Racing South Magazine 12 Grand Prix VIII Schedule may also be purchased at many fine run­ ning stores throughout the South. Con­ 14 Frederick Lorz tents of Racing South are copyright 1986 by Running Things, Inc. No part of this by Herb Wills publication, including artwork, may be reproduced without written permission of 16 Notes & Quotes the publisher. Founded in 1978 by: Mike Caldwell, Mark Herman, James Penrod and Shannon 18 Tri-ing Times Sullivan. by Earl Owens Publisher: Running Things, Inc. Editor: Laura Caldwell Assistant to the Editor: Jenny Fidler 20 Races & Results Senior Writers: Suzanne diGeorge and Lee Fidler 21 Local Hero Special Contributors: Darien Andreu, Kyle Cavanaugh, Rex Cleveland, Jeannie Diane Thornhill Crane, Benji Durden, Jeff Galloway, Ced­ ric .(aggers, Dr. Philip Maffetone, 47 Letters to the Editor D.C.,P.C., Jack Mahurin, Ph.D., Scott Nelson, Earl & Marjorie Owens, John Parker, Bill Painter, Sharon Robb, Phil 48 Race Schedule Sparling, Ph.D., Harold Tinsley, Mary Anne Wehrum and Herb Wills Photography: Rex Cleveland, Suzanne diGeorge, and Victor Sailer Type: Girafix Grafix Printing: McQuiddy Printers Correspondents: John Bernhardt, John Boyle, Linda & Joe Burgasser, Dee & Bon­ nie Caldwell, Alex Coffin, Adrian Craven, Steve Dickson, Jim Dugger, Dave Early, Ted Fulton, Ole Holsti, Winston Howell, Betsy Hughes, Art Liberman, Ray McLean, Rick Melanson, Everett Morris, cover photo by Suzanne diGeorge Emory Parr, Nick Vitsaras, Anne Williams and Jim Young W arm ing Up All those people who say road racing is include a report on that WUG experience declining obviously do not publish race and a running science fiction piece entitled results on a monthly basis. Although there “The Mile of the 21st Century.” Now reco­ might be some decline in overall participa­ vered from a serious leg injury in 1985, tion figures, as we lose the fluff brought to Wills’ name is once again appearing in the us by the fad, there certainly continues to race results. He is currently teaching at be an abundant number of races. Our Rickards High School in Florida’s Capital “Races & Results” section in this issue City. offers such testimony as it has approxi­ A recurring problem has come up once mately 30% more races covered than in our again While we greatly appreciate sharing March ’85 issue. news of running with newsletter editors Likewise, our race schedule, which is the throughout (he region, we have become most comprehensive in the southland (cov­ rather unnoyed at the lack of professional ering nine states), continues to offer South­ courtesy employed by many of them. It ern runners more than ample opportunity seems that almost every month we find to test their racing fitness. And as the cream portions of our publication reprinted in has risen to the top, the quality races con­ newsletters without our permission. Our artwork, which we pay for, is often copied tinue to prosper. Wills. One of those races, that certainly hasn’t and pirated .lust because it appears in a disappeared, is our feature race this running publication, doesn't mean it is fair month—the Jackson Day event in New personal history in that event. As a sopho­ game for lonmng clubs. We have noticed Orleans. Approximately 1,300 runners more in high school, he ran 2:43 at the urtwork from the national publications is participated in the 79th running of this then-extremely hilly Atlanta Marathon also used with no notice of written per­ race, which was its largest turnout ever. and then knocked off 13 minutes a year mission. By using someone else’s work Race coverage is in our “Grand Prix VIII later as a prep junior (2:30:26). He qualified without giving proper credit you are deny­ Update.” for both the 1980 and 1984 U.S. Olympic ing that person his/ her means of making a We also have an interesting article feat­ Trials marathons, finishing 15th in the ’84 living. Although this may sound petty, we uring the historical research of Tallahas­ race with a time of 2:17:54. His running work hard to put out a quality publication see’s Herb Wills. It concerns a marathoner resume lists a 2:13:18, run at Houston in and would never use someone else’s work by the name of Frederick Lorz, who was ’82, as his personal best. The former Flor­ without their permission. We would appre­ accused of cheating in the 1904 Olympic ida State University all-American also ciate it if you could do the same for us. Marathon in Saint Louis. Herb’s interest in placed second at the 1981 World University Until next month, happy trails! the marathon is not only in the historical Games marathon in Bucharest, Romania. sense. Although only 25, Wills has quite a Herb’s other articles written for RS ZS ..Subscription Form.. Nome _______________________________________ S treet________________________________________ City_______________ State__________ Zip_________ □ One year $10.00 □ Three years $24.00 □ Two years $18.00 D on ’t m iss P lease a llo w 6 -8 w eeks for y o u r first issue. Send this cord and check com plete to: a single issue— Subscribe today! I P.O. Box 448 • Stone Mountain, GA 30086 L ___________________________________________________________________ . J 4/ RACING SOUTH, March 1986 The Ninth Annual 10 Kilometer G3DPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN Saturday, April 5,1986 — 8:30 a.m. _______ CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA_______________ Rated by the Runner Magazine as one of the top 40 races nationally. COURSE — 10,000 meters point to point. Start in the town of 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, Mt. Pleasant, cross 21/2 miles of the Cooper River Bridge 60-64, 65 & over. and finish in the historic City of Charleston. Flat except for INVITATIONAL DIVISION — Elite Runner contesting for prize the “ Bridge”. TAC SANCTIONED and CERTIFIED. money — not eligible for age group awards. Call (803) REGISTRATION — $9.00 non-refundable. Includes T-shirt and 722-1681 Ext. 43 with verified time and TAC number. Males souvenir brochure. sub 30 minutes; Females sub 36 minutes. Entry form must ENTRY DEADLINE — Entries must be postmarked by March be completed and submitted. 15,1986. LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. If AWARDS — Top 25 or 5% (whichever is less) of each age entries are postmarked after the deadline or are incomplete division. The Dr. Marcus Newberry trophies will be or illegible, they will be returned. awarded to the top male and female finisher in the tri­ RACE PACKETS — Upon receipt of your completed and legible county area. Winners will receive a weekend at Hilton entry form and check, you will be mailed your race number Head Island courtesy of H a r r io t t h o i k i.s. r k s o r t s and instructions. BRING THIS PACKET TO THE RACE. If INVITATIONAL DIVISION ENTRANTS - not eligible for age you do not receive your packet by March 25,1986, call (803) group awards or the Dr. Marcus Newberry trophy. 886-6587. There will be trouble shooting crews at the Friday PRIZE MONEY — $10,000 awarded according to TAC Trust evening symposium and at the start, but these teams will regulations. First Place $2,000; Second Place $1,000; Third not issue duplicate or additional race numbers. Place $500 male and female. $400 bonus for male & SEEDING — Males — Under 37 minutes. 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