RUNNING THE RACE TO THE FINISH THIRTIETH AN I VERSARY OR TO THE FUTURE DEMANDS COMMITMENT, DETERMINATION, VISION ... INVENTION OF nI NTEGRATED AND A DREAM. CIRCUIT 30 years at the heart of invention ... 10 years supporting "THE ROCK." .,, TEXAS INSTRUMENlS DEAR RUNNERS: ineteen eighty,eight was a banner year for the NDallas White Rock Marathon. The 19th running of The Rock was blessed with a field of more than 3,200 runners, an exceptionally high percentage of finishers, a work force of 1,300 cheerful volunteers, and some of the best running weather we've enjoyed in years. The growing international flavor of The Rock was unmistakable in 1988, as attested by this year's winner, Andres Espinoza Perez of Monclova, Mexico. Andres and 150 other Mexican nationals joined runners from Canada, Asia, Europe, Central America, and 32 states at the starting line, making our bilingual race volunteers the most popular folks in town. As usual, our generous sponsors, supporters, and faithful volunteers made it all possible. Year after year, The Rock is voted one of America's top marathons, Bob Hancook and BIiiy Martin, Race Director and Assistant thanks in no small part to the significant financial Race Director. support we receive from Texas Instruments, American Airlines, TOI Friday's, and Mass Mutual, and the substantial amounts of services, supplies, and labor that are donated by our associates, patrons, and countless contributors and unpaid volunteers. When you have the opportunity, let these Marathon benefactors know how much we appreciate their support! But of course, the real stars of the Dallas White Rock marathon are you, the runners. We're proud of our reputation as one of the best run, best organized, and most fun races around for first,timers as well as veteran Board of Trustees marathoners. The Dallas White Rock Marathon Irving Adelstein Billy Martin See you on December 3, 1989 for the 20th running of John Amend Emily McAdams The Rock! Karen Austin Dodd Miller Patti Blide T al Morrison Amy Blum Cari Nolan Lindy Grooms Steve Shopoff Bob Hancook Edwin Smith Donald Key Charles Sterling BOB HANCOOK Rio King Peggy Tibbits Race Director Assistant Race Director Don Lucas Joe Zimmerman DALLAS WHITE RO CK MARATHON 1 WINNING THE ROCK By Robert Vernon ou've got to tip your sombrero think he could keep it up." because this race was so special. It didn't to Andres Espinosa Perez. For a Lodwick didn't think his jackrabbit make any difference to me whether I Y guy who says he's not serious pace was too fast. won or finished second or third, I was about his training, he sure can do some "I felt comfortable," he said. "I was just happy to be back. And I'll keep serious running. surprised there wasn't a pack around or coming back. I'll be running White Rock Perez, a 25-year-old steelworker from ahead of me." when I'm 50." Monclava, Mexico, entered the 1988 Lodwick's biggest problem may have Of course, Ashley might not have Dallas White Rock Marathon basically been the fact that he had been away been in the winner's circle had it not on a whim. A friend who was running in from the marathon for three years and been for unemployment. the race asked Perez to come along. Perez might have been a little rusty at the Ashley had left her job as a math came along all right, and he carried the distance. teacher at Irving High School last year first-place trophy back across the border Jeff Pope, of Alamosa, Colo., finished to accompany her husband Ken, a pro­ with him. second in 2:26:19, with Carlton Odom fessor of electrical engineering at SMU, What was meant to be a welcome of Dallas taking third in 2:29:31. to West Germany for a five-month home waltz for favorite son John Lod­ Although Lodwick's return to The sabbatical. wick turned into a Mexican hat dance Rock was spoiled, another former winner When she returned last spring, Ashley when Perez, a complete unknown in found the race and the day much to her began job hunting, but she couldn't find marathon circles and a late entry to liking. the position she wanted. So, she hit the boot, slipped into town and ran away Martha Ashley, the 1980 champion, roads. with the 1988 edition of The Rock. returned to the race for the first time in "If I'd gotten a job, I'd never have had Perez said adios to Lodwick, a two-time eight years. It looked as if she'd never the time to train," Ashley said. winner of The Rock, in the 10th mile of been away, as she ran to victory in As it turned out, Ashley had plenty of the 26.2-mile race and ran on to an im­ 2:46:30. time to train for her first marathon in six pressive winning time of two hours, 16 "It was great," she said. "I had some years. minutes, 13 seconds. It was the fastest problems with leg cramps, but my And the results were impressive. time run at The Rock since Kyle Heffner breathing was real easy." Defending champion Charlene Soby of won in 2:13:48 in 1983 . Ashley had trailed Ann Bond by as Chicago won a dramatic sprint to the After leading early, Lodwick, whose much as a minute through 15 miles, then finish in 2:54:24, overtaking and beating 2:12:18 in 1982 remains the fastest time she pulled even. They ran together Kris Haezebroeck of Plano by one in the 19 editions of The Rock, through the 16th mile, then Bond began second. developed calf problems and dropped out to slow. At 20, Bond stepped off the It was one of the best women's races of the race at 19 miles. course and called it a day. Last year, she ever at The Rock. Besides Ashley, whose Having passed Lodwick, Perez, compet­ led The Rock through 20 miles before time was the fastest winning time here ing in only his second marathon, ran un­ stopping. since Julie Brown set the event record in challenged the rest of the way as he became The victory was the second White 2:33:39 in 1981, more women runners the first Mexican champion of The Rock. Rock title for Ashley, who won the 1980 (six} finished under three hours than in Working in the steel mill from 7 a.m. race in 2:41:14, a time which still rates any White Rock since 1982, when seven until 3 p.m., Perez squeezes in his as her best performance. finishers ran sub-three. mileage after work. He said he averages "It felt great to win," Ashley said. "I The race also wimessed an upset in the 80 miles a week. really had a good time out there. I think men's Masters (40 years of age and older) Perez also has some peculiar training the victory is symbolic. It's symbolic of division, where Carlos Giron, 42, of habits, like the 18-mile training run he being able to take running and putting it Dallas knocked off five-time winner sweated through two days before the in its proper perspective." Robert Abbott. Giron finished 16th race. "A more relaxed attitude helped," overall in a time of 2:34:37. Mike Through an interpreter, Perez said he Ashley said, "especially when I started Matheney was second in 2:42:59 and wasn't worried about Lodwick's early having problems out there." Abbott was third in 2:44:59. lead. "My legs started cramping at mile 17. I Ingrid Cofield, 40, of Rowlett was the "I thought I had good rhythm," said thought I might have to quit, but my women's Masters champ, taking 14th Perez, who stayed consistently around breathing was easy, so I just kept runn­ overall in a personal best time of 3:09:33. 5:10 pace the whole way. "I thought ing." Jeff Sewell won the wheelchair divi­ John had good rhythm, but I didn't "I'm glad I didn't have to quit, sion in 2:24:58. 2 THE N I NETEENTH ANNUAL RUNNING WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS By Karen Austin The race course has been measured and safety assured Policemen, potties and water have been procured. But before the gun sounds and the racers must run There is a whole weekend filled with ways to have fun. The Sheraton welcomes those coming from far away Our many friends from Mexico found it a great place to stay. A Sports Expo on Saturday so that we can get advice On what shoes are the best and what kind of diet is right. We pick up our packets and try on our new shirts We review our race strategy-and hope nothing hurts. The pre-race spaghetti dinner draws a crowd on Saturday night Lots of pasta and salad-will one beer be all right? LUKE'S again presents a sport and leisure-wear display We see how fashion has changed and what is " hot" today. Bright outfits for swimming, running and biking For hot weather and cold-it was all to our liking. Johnny Kelley joins us as he does each December At eighty-one years he is an athlete to remember. He passed his stress test and gives us all inspiration He sings " Young at Heart" which is always a sensation. Andrea Perez, 1st OVERALL FINISHER. Harry Cordellos and friend Tal get the night's loudest hand With a White Rock version of "Winter Wonderland".