Spring 2010 Volume 39/iSSue 1 BRRCNewsletter BRRCP.O. Box 9825 Congratulations to the 2009 BRRC Baltimore, MD 21284 Grand Prix Series Winners! Website: www.brrc.com Heidi Shoemaker Mary Lang Dan Buccino Erin Surette Linda Tice Christian Creutzer Race Hotline: Elissa Wojenski Christy St.Clair Maurice Pointer 410-377-7327 Marie Bolton Ronnie Teufer Fin Mears Mia Turo Daniel Miranda Kevin Clulow President Christy St.Clair Katie Flickinger Mark Wojenski Malcolm Senior Michelle Hughes Brett Hughes Howard Dreizen Vice President Sarah DeSantis Karsten Brown Doug Preston Robin Goodwin Ann Fraker Brian Sweeney Rick Smith Juda McGannon Rick Stewart Ronnie Wong Treasurer Bart Rein Lisa “Tigger” McKissick John Davis Joe Loveland Vicki Creutzer Mike Vail Lance Woodward Secretary Ingrid Pfoertsch Mike Woodward Jack Pitarra Kathi Shea Mary Tompkins Serge Arbona Bailey St.Clair Robin Goodwin Doug Ripley Herman Blinchikoff Membership Ellen Hoitsma Mike Schwartz George Yannakakis Chairman Don Tice Cheryl Reilly Jerry Meyer Bill Fleck Board of Delegates Heidi Shoemaker Peter Moulder Victoria Glose Mark Wojenski On April 6, the BRRC will begin its six-week Be- Brian Flowers ginning Runners Program at Goucher College on Peter Mulligan Hugh Wilson Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 PM. We welcome anyone to join this group, which is free to club Webmaster members. Our coaches’ goal is to prepare everyone Karl Burke for a 5K race by the conclusion of this program. Newsletter Editor Dani Holtzer Page 2 - President’s Corner by Christy St. Clair Page 4 - Hear Here! by Christy St. Clair I n this issue Page 4 - USATF Announces World Championship 24-Hour Run National Team (with Serge Arbona) Page 5 - Maryland RRCA Grand Prix Series 2009 by Robin Goodwin Page 6 - Faces at the Races by Christy St. Clair Page 8 - St.Ursula’s 5K: Catching Up with Old Friends and Missing the Finish Line by Victoria Glose Page 8 - Women’s Distance Festival Turns 30! Page 9 - Strengthened by the Storm by Paula Smith Page 10 - Chesto and Diegoli: Champions of the NCR by George Banker Page 12 - A Look Back at the NCR Trail Marathon by Robin Goodwin Page 13 - Baltimore’s Winter of Discontent: How ‘bout dat snoooww hon? by Neal “Nike” Kopasek Page 14 - Where We Run by Christy St. Clair Page 15 - Chuck Brumley, A Dear Friend and Runner Remembered by John Roemer III Page 16 - Results Section 2 the General Membership meeting in may apply for the two scholarships we December. At the same time, a com- offer: the Charlie Reynolds Memorial mittee is reviewing the Constitution Scholarship ($1000) and the Jim Dorsey resident’s and will suggest revisions to reflect a College Scholarship ($750). Detailed P more updated version consistent with information regarding application and today’s environment, lifestyles, and eligibility can be found on our website. new technology. The deadline for submission is April 16, orner • Under consideration is a new ap- 2010. C proach to membership subscriptions and renewals. We have evaluated BRRC’s final chapter of 2009 featured the some online capabilities that will not 20th Anniversary running of the NCR Trail only expand our current process but Marathon. Clear skies and comfortable tem- streamline and expedite things as well. peratures made weather conditions ideal Updates will be shared as we near for the sell out crowd of runners and relay implementation. participants. (If you recall, the following • The BRRC takes pride in presenting and weekend brought snow! What a difference promoting quality races and we want 7 days made). Thanks to our runners, vol- the experience to be a positive one for unteers, supporters, and coordinators for a all participants. Ways to better manage memorable and successful event. Let’s do it our races would include faster/real all over again next year--keep Thanksgiving “I always loved running…it was something time results, increased timing accu- weekend on your marathon radar. you could do by yourself, and under your racy, and improved use of volunteer own power. You could go in any direction, resources through electronic scoring. If Snow happens! Truly a winter to remember, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the you are interested in being on the BRRC we runners have been plagued by record wind if you felt like it, seeking out new Scoring team, please let us know. The snowfall and challenged by creative ways to sights just on the strength of your own feet expectation is to implement this capa- stay fit and maintain our training. Concerns and the courage of your lungs.” ~Jesse bility by late spring/early summer. for safety forced race cancellations and Owens • Our race day registration process is new course adjustments. We appreciate your and improved. Karl Burke has devel- flexibility, patience, and understanding as hoices. What do you think about when oped waiver forms that can be filled we made these decisions. Thanks to our Cyou head out for a run? Did you ever out prior to our races and spare you race directors and volunteers for their con- consider the choices you have? A new the time of standing in line on race day. tinued support in each event. course, perhaps? How about catching up These registration forms are available with an old or new friend? Maybe today on our website on the 2010 Schedule of When the unfortunate crisis hit Haiti, the is the day for hills, intervals, distance? Are Events link. Please consider using these BRRC Board voted to donate all February you looking for adventure? Can you share for future races. race proceeds to the impending relief ef- your skills, talents and running advice with • BRRC uniforms are in! Peter Moulder forts. Due to weather related issues, our someone new to the sport? Are you a fair has designed a clothing line of warm up interest in supporting this relief effort has weather runner? Our children are our jackets and pants customized with the been extended to our races in March and future--have you thought about the “Mara- BRRC logo. Spring fashions will soon be April in addition to any online contributions thon Kids”? Can you manage an early morn- available. Wear BRRC proudly! through our Pay Pal account. The Board has ing wake up call to run with a support group • An awards committee has been formed discussed several options for channeling this for the needy? Does running offer you a to review submissions for the 2009 donation. A final selection will be deter- different way to explore new surroundings? BRRC Performance Awards. In addition mined by early May. The beauty of a run is that it is about you! to the traditional annual awards, male You are in charge! You set the goals, the and female Runners of the Decade will In closing, I want to extend a sincere thank journey and the destination. And best of all, also be selected. Please note that last you to each of you who volunteer with our you enjoy the rewards. It is personal, make year a new category was introduced, club. Enough cannot be said about your it your’s! male/female ultra runners of the year. contributions to the success of this organiza- Consider nominating your fellow Club tion and the importance of your continued Twenty Ten—a new decade dawns! I want members or even yourself. The dead- support. Check out our 2010 Volunteers on to thank you for allowing me to once again line for submissions is April 20, 2010. our website and be sure to thank them for serve as your President for this year and I Additional details outlining eligibility their service. want to welcome returning and new officers and selection criteria can be found and Board members. By way of introduc- on the BRRC website. Awards will be Next stop…summer! Stay cool! tion, check out our bio’s on our webpage. presented at the annual Club picnic in June. Let’s keep Baltimore “running”! Your BRRC officers and delegates are busy at • Chaired by Bill Fleck, the 2010 BRRC Hitting the roads, work on tasks and new ideas. Scholar Search is underway. Qualified, • Currently underway is an amendment graduating high school seniors who to the BRRC Constitution to increase have participated on their schools’ the number of Board delegates (from track and/or cross country team and five to seven) per the vote taken at plan to continue running in college Christy 3 Hear Here! By Christy St. Clair The BRRC is the recipient of a Welcome to our new BRRC members!! Congratulations to Falls Road generous contribution from one Running, winners of the MD of our members. We have hon- Thank you volunteers Bailey and RRCA Club Challenge. BRRC’s ored the donor’s request for Christy St.Clair, Karl Burke, and 103 member team finished anonymity but want to express Gene Grady 5thCo-ed, 4th Male, and 6th our gratitude and appreciation for your assistance at the spring Female teams overall. for this individual’s support and Goucher College Track and Field service to our club. Thank you!! Classic. Henry”Indiana” Peck is off to Urique, deep in the Copper Canyon, to run an 80K with the Thanks to Joe and Kelly at Check out the new “Ultra” spot Raramuri Indians. Peerce’s Landing for the use of on our website which will fea- the parking lot for the Father ture our club’s Ultra runners. Victoria Glose begins her day Time Frolic and the GPS 8-Mile with a 5:30 a.m. run with race. Congratulations to BRRC Vice Baltimore Station residents of President, Robin Goodwin, for Back on My Feet (BOMF).