Running Wild June, 2007 “Bid me run and I will strive with things impossible.” ~ Shakespeare (Photo of the 2007 Riverbank 1 Mile Run, by Steve Franklin) President’s Corner Run Behind the Fences at the Metcalf Ramble My husband was out of town and yesterday I wanted to go for a Originally called a “biothon,” the organizers of the Metcalf run. It was a beautiful day for any outdoor activity. But my two Ramble have provided a unique opportunity to run behind the daughters (age 9 and 11) needed to come along – but how? fences at the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge just north of The solution was a mixture of running, bicycle riding Stevensville. Teams or individuals walk or run from one check and horseback riding. station to the next, where you answer natural history questions. Haley got a good bicycle last year and has been great on There are time bonuses for correct questions. This would be a bicycling ever since. So she got on all her bicycling gear, great chance for entrants in the Missoula Kids Marathon to prepared a water bottle and was ready to go. record some mileage, as well as for half marathoners or Sabrina tacked up Daisy the quarter horse mare, put on marathoners to get in some interval work in a beautiful setting. her riding clothes and helmet and hopped on, while I put on my The ramble is Saturday, June 23. Online registration is running clothes. available online; you can download registration forms as well. Our motley crew headed up the Nine Mile Valley with Look for details in this month’s race calendar. Haley biking, me running and Daisy trotting with Sabrina on board. Still Time to be a Part of the Missoula Marathon We passed the house where the biting dogs used to live and counted our blessings that the new residents have a If you haven’t registered for the Missoula Marathon Dachshund that seems to stay in the yard. We waved at my yet, you did miss the cutoff before the price increase. But you’re friends’ new horse. We scurried past the emu (yes, “emu,” as in not too late! If you want to run, you can still: ostrich relative) before Daisy the quarter horse could observe the Register for the Marathon strange creature. Haley managed to ride her bike up the one Register for the Half Marathon (Remember, Walkers are steep hill without getting off. We cut through the fence at Butler welcome on the half marathon course, and you’ve got six Creek. In 30 minutes we made it to the turn-around point of the hours to finish.) irrigation ditch. Register for the Kids Marathon (by June 15th) We decided to take a break (especially Daisy – she’s old Register for the Sundae Run (Saturday July 14th) and not really in endurance horse condition, to say the least). But what was there? Horse flies! So we decided to NOT take a Final day for registration is Saturday, July 14th at the Missoula break. Instead, we turned right around and headed home at a Marathon Expo from 3 pm to 7 pm. Otherwise, you can healthy pace. register on-line or pick up registration forms at our many Solving a problem turned out to be fun for everyone! sponsor locations (listed in this newsletter). Hope the next time you have a problem to solve, it turns out as well. ~ Jennifer Boyer If you want to help, you can still: need for cumbersome fixed weight machines and forces your Contact Wilma Tabaracci at body to respond to a natural environment. [email protected]. All volunteers get a t- Proprioception: The ability to sense or have an shirt! awareness of the position of your body or body parts (limbs) in Consider a financial donation! Just the street markings space. Balance and coordination are the key components of alone will cost over $4,000. The licensed flaggers and police proprioception and are directly linked to the internal response of will cost between $2,000 and $3,000. We need all the the central nervous system and the muscle receptors working money we can get to make the event go well. together effectively. Engaging this system allows you to respond Plan to get out on the course and cheer runners forward on quickly to outside stimuli that could cause injury, like uneven race day. Get out your hose – get out your lemonade stand terrain. Running outside (vs. on a treadmill) allows the body to – let those runners know that you support them. experience natural variations in the environment and is an Have a booth at the Expo. If you have a business that effective way to engage the whole body. would like to get in front of a lot of athletes, their families, Training for a marathon is an involved process. Why and visitors from out-of-town (as of May 29, we have not maximize what you get out of it by making sure that every entrants from 30 states, two Canadian provinces, and workout has a purpose that brings you closer to attaining your Japan.), get an Expo booth! Email Marcie Brooker at running goal and increasing your body awareness? In July, I will [email protected] or call her at 370-4469 for be back to demonstrate functional strength exercises that you more information. can incorporate into your training program. ~ Rhea Fuller Have your business become a sponsor. There are still lots (Momentum 541-7474) of opportunities for great exposure. Contact Jennifer Boyer at [email protected] for more information. The Last Great Seminar The Missoula Marathon was designed as a community event. So don’t miss it. It’s the last Good Food Store Seminar for the Help your running club produce a race of which you can be Missoula Marathon. This is the one designed to get you through proud! Thanks in advance! ~ Jennifer Boyer race day: “Formulating Your Own Race Strategy for the Missoula Marathon.” Hit the Trail on First Thursdays Tom Raunig, Head Track and Field and Cross Country coach for the University of Montana, and Courtney Babcock, RWM member Jeff Flury has volunteered to lead trail runs from professional runner with Mountain West Track Club and 2004 the main Rattlesnake trailhead on the first Thursday of each Olympian, know what it takes to strategize a race. month, beginning June 7 at 6 p.m. Jeff knows these trails well, You’ve tested all the gear, you’ve done all the training, and can show us some good trails for both beginning trail you’ve perfected your nutrition. Now the big day is coming. runners and those who want to take their trail running to new What should you do on race day? How should you pace your heights. RWM will provide refreshments after the runs. These race? What do you do to recover? runs are free for RWM members. Remember, at this point it’s all about you. Come get their tips on how you can plan to do your best. They’ve got Double Dip Volunteers Still Needed good stories, too. Where: Good Food Store Those not planning to run any of the Pengelly races might When: Monday, 25th at 7 pm consider volunteering on race day. The same deal we mentioned Cost: FREE last month still applies: volunteer and get two dollars off Missoula Half Marathon registration, a Pengelly race sticker, and a t-shirt Mr. Nishi of Japan Comes to Missoula for the To volunteer, email Chris Carey at Missoula Youth Marathon Homes at [email protected] or phone him at 721-2704, ext. 229. Ever heard of Hajime Nishi? Over 500 other marathon communities have. Mr. Nishi is from Japan, and travels the June Training Tip: Get Outside world running marathons and promoting environmentalism, humanitarianism and peace. Mr. Nishi asked us to support his running of the Missoula Marathon and we are delighted he is Missoula offers some of the finest trails and outdoor spaces for joining us on July 14th and 15th. recreating. The gym can provide a great workout, but why not He’s the author of Ecomarathon, an international move your gym workout outside? Using the natural marathon guidebook. He is currently working on the next environment can be an excellent way to train your body, breathe edition and the Missoula Marathon will be in it. He estimates the air, see new places and use your body in a functional way. the Missoula Marathon will be his 536th marathon. The benefits of this kind of workout are endless. The following You can hear Mr. Nishi speak at the Expo on Saturday, examples are two very important ways in which your physical July 14th. Let’s welcome him to Missoula and the Missoula body responds positively to training in a natural environment. Marathon. Mr. Nishi ends all his emails with “Deep Bow.” Functional training: using your muscles and body in Deep Bow back to Mr. Nishi! ways that mimic or are closest to how you would use your body in real life or for your sport. This is one of the most effective ways to prevent injury, maximize balance, gain strength and speed and improve coordination. Utilizing trails, rocks, trees, stairs, hills and your body weight for resistance, eliminates the Race Results Complex. All participants will receive a T-Shirt, Sports bottle, and Goodie bag Riverbank Run results have a page of their own this year. We thanks to our wonderful sponsors! owe Jen Sauer profound thanks for plowing through the results June 14 & 15, 2007, Thursday & Friday and finding RWM members among the 3,000+ participants.