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The e-RUNDOWNThe e-RUNDOWNAugust 2014 Edition
Monthly newsletter of the TIDEWATER STRIDERS , one of the nation’s largest running clubs dedicated to running, walking and multi-sports.
Upcoming EventsSunday, August 31
Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half MarathonVolunteers Needed for Strider Booth on
Friday and SaturdaySunday, September 7
Run for HopeSunday, September 14
RUSH to the GOALSunday, September 21
Alanton MileSaturday, September 20
Farmhouse 6K
Saturday, September 27Neptune Festival 8K/5K/Mile
Save the Date Now!Open to All, the Annual Volunteer Party
is Sunday, October 26th;BOD Nominations will also be made.
Mud, Sand, & Fun for All
Rick Brown didn’t avoid the camera after Ryan Carroll left his mark at the finish of the ASYMCA Mud Run.
Participants crawl thru one of the many challenges along the ASYMCA Mud Run course.
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ContentsMud, Sand, & Fun for All. . . . . . . . . . 1Striders Service Directory. . . . . . . . . 2President’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Board of Directors Nominations . . . . 3Editor Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Show Your Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Fun at the Annual Picnic. . . . . . . . . . 5Volunteer Appreciation Party . . . . . . 5Tidewater Singlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Happy Birthday! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8BODMinutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Congratulations Ben Werve . . . . . . 11Welcome Aboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12The Athlete’s Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . 13New Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Healthy Running. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Walking Committee Report. . . . . . . 17Tidewater Striders Training Sites . 18Membership Expirations . . . . . . . . 19Memorial Scholarship 5K . . . . . . . . 21ASYMCA Mud Run . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Strider Mile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Striders on the Road . . . . . . . . . . .25Special Discounts . . . . . . . . . . . . .26RUNDOWN Ad Rates. . . . . . . . . . . 26Striders Tweet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
2014 Board Of Directors Officers:Rich Hildreth, President (481-9027)[email protected] Steve Shapiro, Vice President (592-6720)[email protected] Randolph, Secretary (718-9460)[email protected] Edwards, Treasurer (717-0259) [email protected] are elected by BOD from BOD and serve 1 year terms from January thru December.
Board Members thru Dec 2014Lisa Armistead 748-7512 [email protected] Celesia 481-9514 [email protected] Harrah 636-2204 [email protected] Rich Hildreth*Barb Mathewson [email protected] Williams 531-9220 [email protected] Members thru Dec 2015Amiele Barakey (757-650-2431)[email protected] Cowell 692-7886 [email protected] Edwards*Todd Humphrey 757-404-4499 [email protected] Randolph* Steve Shapiro (592-6720)[email protected] Committees:Advisory: Mel Williams *Audit: Bethany Sanchez (471-8233)Awards: Deb Sommer and Sharon RodierBanquet: Ada Lester - [email protected]: Dan Edwards*Constitution & Bylaws: Mel Williams*Elections: Susan Snead (285-7716)Grand Prix: Running: Marie Price, [email protected] Triathlon: Sharon Rodier * Walking: Lori Sherwood * Youth: Angelo Celesia [email protected] Hall of Fame: Mel Williams*History: Randy Cook 757-642-0348 [email protected] Marketplace: Dave Harrah*Membership: Bob Brunner (757-270-0285) [email protected]
Striders Service Directory
The RUNDOWN is published monthly by the Tidewater Striders, a non-profit educational and recreational organization for running, walking and triathlon enthusiasts in the Tidewater Virginia area. Opinions expressed in the RUNDOWN are not necessarily those of the Editor or the Tidewater Striders Board of Directors.
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The RUNDOWN - September 2014 - Issue Number 461Tidewater Striders Rundown, 712 Redgate Ave #1, Norfolk, VA 23507 or newsletter@Tidewater Striders.comLetters and Comments are appreciated, please send to [email protected]
Nominations: Joan Gustafson (621-6473)[email protected]: Randy Cook 757-642-0348 [email protected]: Lisa Armistead Public Relations & Publicity: Randy Cook 757-642-0348 [email protected] Committee Co-Chairs: Rick Brown (499-5506) [email protected] Edwards*Scholarship: Dan Edwards*Teams: Gene Edwards [email protected] Senior Men’s- Mel Williams (531-9220) [email protected] Master Women - Jami Callahan Brill [email protected] Senior Women - Susan Snead 757-467-1300 [email protected] Women Open - Elizabeth Campos (415) 350-8696 [email protected] Men Open-Martin Stacin 757-484-1866 [email protected] Men Masters-Tommy Nesson [email protected] (757) 479-0745 Triathlon -Gene Bachman - 467-0898 [email protected] Walk -Steven Shapiro Youth - Angelo Celesia (288-7715) [email protected]: Nick May [email protected]: Lisa Armistead* Walking: Paula Graham [email protected] Site: Tommy Neeson [email protected]: Dan Edwards*Other Contacts:Adopt-A-Highway: Rich Hildreth*Community Service: Chris Catoe (425-6556) [email protected] Energy: Angelo Celsia [email protected]: Ada & Allen Lester [email protected] Web Site Manager: Steve Speirs (478-6403)[email protected]*Board members contact information is not re-peated Please see their BOD listing for contact information.
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The RUNDOWN - September 2014President’s CornerHello Striders:
We’ve had one of the mildest summers in my memory of living in this area. Despite my comments in August, running in heat and humidity, while still present has not been as bad as in years past. If you’re training for a long fall race, if you weren’t injured you should have been able to pile up mileage.!
That having been said, however, I’d like to add a caveat. I just finished reading the biography of Oregon coach Bill Bowerman by Kenny Moore. He was a phenomenal individual and an innovator in a number of areas. One of those was his criticism of coaches who overtrained the athletes under their tutelage. When he became coach at Oregon there was very little information about how best to train for track events. A lot of people thought the more the better. Bowerman through observation and experimentation came to believe that it was better to have intense workouts followed by periods of rest. He often had high school stars come into his program and found he needed to cut back their mileage to help them improve their performances.
We’ve all seen folks who become burnt out on a sport they’ve concentrated in exclusively for a long time. In the same way it’s possible to become burnt out both mentally and physically from too much too intensive training. For some people it may be OK, but be careful that you’re spending too much time on one aspect of your training and not considering the whole.
After a limited activity list during the summer we are jumping back in with races every weekend in September. It starts on Sunday the 7th with the Run for Hope at Mt. Trashmore. The next weekend, the 14th there is the Rush to the Goal 5K also at Mt. Trashmore. There is the Farm House 6K on the 20th, the Alanton Mile on the 21st, and the month ends with the always popular Neptune Festival 5K/8K on Atlantic Avenue.!
See you at the races!
Rich Hildreth
Editor NotesThe Deadline for the October 2014 Rundown is September 24th.
If you’d like to be more active in the club, consider running for the Board of Directors, nominatons are now open. See article below for details.
See ya at the races,Ada Lester, [email protected]
Board of Directors NominationsThe General Meeting/Volunteer Party on October 26 will include the nomination of candidates for the 2015 Board of Directors. Nominations can be made from the floor. However, if you wish to nominate someone in advance, you may make the nomination prior to the meeting by sending your nomination to Joan Gustafson at [email protected].
The nominee needs to provide the following information for publication in the Rundown.
1. Give a brief personal background
2. What would you like to accomplish during your term on the board?
3. What areas on the board interest you the most and why?
A picture (head shot is preferred) is needed to go with your answers in the Rundown. Either provide a jpeg or have a photo taken at the General Meeting/Volunteer Party on October 26.
Joan GustafsonNominations Chairperson
Membership UpdateAfter the Memorial Scholarship 5K, the Striders membership topped 1800.
Remind your running partners to join and renew, let’s go for 2000.
Show Your ColorsWear your tidewater Strider singlet during the Rock N Roll Half Marathon. It is a great opportunity for us to show the Hampton Roads running-walking-multi sport community and the many coming in from out of the area that we are ALIVE AND PROUD of our club. If you do not have a singlet, one can be purchased at the RNR Expo, look for the Strider Booth.
Bill and Marie Price enjoying the great eats at the annual picnic. Susan Ashley is relax-ing in the background.Photo courtesy of Carole Bachman
These three ladies, Lori Sherwood, Heath-er, and Becky McKinley look guilty of some-thing! Maybe two legs were off the ground?Photo courtesy of Paula Graham
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2014 Tidewater Striders Race ScheduleAugust31 Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon **
End your summer on the boardwalk when you tackle 13.1 rockin’ miles at the annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon. With live bands along the course and race distances for everyone including a 2-Person Relay, 5K and new Mile in the Sand fun run on Saturday, this is sure to be the best Rock ‘n’ Roll party weekend of the summer! Save $15 with code TIDEWATER15 when you register on-line today:www.runrocknroll.competitor.com/virginia-beach Code valid for half marathon only and expires Aug. 24th, 2014 11:59 pm.
September 7 Run for Hope, a 1K and 5K run. All proceeds will
be donated to Concerns of Police Survivors and The End of Watch Foundation. Rebecca Tuttle 1-888-611-7627
14 RUSH to the GOAL 5K & One Mile This is a 5k & 1 Mile fun run/ walk event hosted by
the Virginia Rush Soccer Club to help raise money to sup-port their youth soccer programs. Let’s bring the communi-ty together to encourage youth athletic activity, and provide financial assistance to our youth soccer players in need. Angelo Celesia [email protected]
20 Farmhouse 6K Susie Scott [email protected]
21 Alanton Mile - Virginia Beach Julie Maynor [email protected]
27 Neptune Festival 8K/5K/Mile The 41st Neptune Festival offers something for
everyone during this three day festival, including one of our oldest races, the Neptune Festival 8K. This race day now includes distances of 8K, 5K, 1 mile and a children’s fun run. Run and walk on Atlantic Avenue in the resort section of Virginia Beach, starting and finishing at the 24th Street Park. Post race party in the 24th Street Park. Brian Sagedy, 496-9267 [email protected]
October 4 Bark in Park 5K & Mile - Chesapeake City Park
Lacy Kuller 546.5355 C282.8428
11 Boo-yah 5K & Little Monster Run - Portsmouth Amy O’Donnell 739-6433
18 From Here to Eternity Norfolk - Elmwood & West Point Cemeteries Bobi Nelson 441-2654
25 Wicked 10K & Monster Mile** Produced by J&A Racing
November 8 1-Hr Postal Racewalk On Track at Tallwood HS
There is no race day registration. Please register prior to race day. Steve Durrant [email protected]
8 Jingle Bell Run Old Dominion Univ Angela Courtney [email protected]
11 5K Run/Walk for the Music Bells Mill Park, Chesapeake Oscar Smith Orch Deanna.Kringel@
cpschools.com
16 Cause Life 5K & Mile Atlantic Shores (ASBC) Bill Hart [email protected]
22 Virginia Beach Runway 5K & 1/2 Mile Run Virginia Military Aviation Museum
New this year is the Brute Strength Plane Pull. Overall winners for the 5K get a flight in a vintage WWII aircraft. All participants get free admittance to the Aviation Museum for the day. This cross country course is great for those legs tired from your Fall Marathon. Since the course is on a grass runway, it’s probably the cleanest (as in no debris) course you’ll find. Jennifer Jeffers [email protected]
27 Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot Mount Trashmore- VB Dan Edwards [email protected]
December 6 Surf-n-Santa** 10 Miler & 5K Produced by J&A
Racing
13 Davis Corner 5K
20 Seashore Nature Trail 50K First Landing State Park - Our own Ultra which has received national
acclaim. Register online soon as this race will sell out. Rich Hildreth/StacinMartin [email protected]
January 2015 1 Norfolk Botanical Garden Fun Run through the
Lights
**Strider Supported non-Strider events Send questions and suggestions to [email protected]
Save the Dates for Party-TimeSunday, October 26, 2014
Volunteer Party/General MeetingOcean View Fishing Pier 1pm-4pm
Let’s honor our volunteers. BOD Nominations will also take place
Saturday, February 7, 2015Annual Banquet
Complete Details still being planned
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The RUNDOWN - September 2014Fun at the Annual PicnicThank you to Dan Neuland for another awesome picnic at his home. Water toys and an organized swim were available for those who wanted to be a little bit more active prior to drinking and eating. Dan chose Gulden Draack for the keg, which was empty long before the crowd was gone. Dan made a nice selection. Lots of burgers, salmon, hot dogs, and pot luck dishes crowded the serving tables.
During the picnic there was a silent auction for three VIP RNR Concert passes. Donna Brickhouse was the successful bidder. Additionally, Randy Cook, Laura Maloney, and Sharon Rodier went home with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Race entries. Good Luck to all.
Everything for Runners!
ShoesApparel
Accessories
www.runningetc.com
1707 Colley Ave. (Ghent)Norfolk, VA 23157(757) 627-1500
1940 Laskin Rd., Suite 302Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 491-2340
Mon.-Fri. 10 -7Saturday 10-5Sunday Long Run
Volunteer Appreciation PartyMark your calendars now for this year’s Volunteer Ap-preciation Party. All club members & guests are wel-come to come celebrate our great group of volunteers who really keep our club running (no pun intended!).
When:Sunday, October 26th, 2014
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where:Ocean View Fishing Pier
400 West Ocean View AvenueNorfolk, VA 23503
Phone: 757-583-6000
RSVP:Please RSVP to Goody & Bee by Monday, October 20th, 2014. Either phone 757-423-0256 or email: [email protected] be sure to give your full name and indicate the number of people attending.
To the left, Joan Gustafson, Betty Brothers, and Dick Broth-ers enjoy the Striders Picnic at Dan’s lakeside home.Photo courtesy of Carole Bachman
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Jul 31, 14
ASSETSCurrent Assets
Checking/SavingsBk of Amer Ckg 39,436.06Bk of Hamton Roads Money Market 150,504.13Towne Bank Rest'd Accounts
Towne Bk PSE Schol .55np 5/15 45,000.00Towne Bk Basha Schol .55np 5/15 45,000.00Towne Bk Gen'l Schol .55np 5/15 72,000.00Towne Bk Youth Rst'd .55np 5/15 7,000.00
Total Towne Bank Rest'd Accounts 169,000.00
Towne Bk Cking 11,550.35
Total Checking/Savings 370,490.54
Accounts ReceivableAccounts Receivable 400.00
Total Accounts Receivable 400.00
Total Current Assets 370,890.54
Fixed AssetsAccummulated Depreciation -34,774.00Equipment 63,070.00
Total Fixed Assets 28,296.00
Other AssetsL/T Note Receivable BrPtTri 5,000.00Pre-Paid Expense Chrono Rental 11,885.00
Total Other Assets 16,885.00
TOTAL ASSETS 416,071.54
LIABILITIES & EQUITYLiabilities
Current LiabilitiesAccounts Payable
Accounts Payable -1,249.94
Total Accounts Payable -1,249.94
Credit CardsVisa Credit Card 2,849.78
Total Credit Cards 2,849.78
Total Current Liabilities 1,599.84
Total Liabilities 1,599.84
EquityOpening Bal Equity 108,156.65Retained Earnings 303,470.58Net Income 2,844.47
Total Equity 414,471.70
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 416,071.54
10:05 AM Tidewater Striders08/05/14 Balance SheetAccrual Basis As of July 31, 2014
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Walker’s ForumRegular updates on events and training for the Tidewater Striders walkers are posted on the "All About Walking" forum. http://www.tidewaterstriders.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=12
VolunteersAdopt-A-Trail
August 3, 2014Dick BrothersChris Catoe *Rich Hildreth
David Johnson*Coordinator
Tidewater SingletsPurchase a blue singlet for $20 to wear racing; for training, purchase an $8 older white model Strider singlet.
New Program ChairDo you have any ideas for programs that will interest our membership or know of a great location to have a meeting. If so let Randy Cook, the new head of the Programs Committee. Email Randy at [email protected] with your ideas.
Richard Martin finishes up his mile run.Photo courtesy of Paula Graham.
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TOGETHER WE’RE HEALTHY & STRONG
YMCA OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS Reach your local YMCA by calling (757) 962-5555.
When you join the Y, you’re part of a community dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving our health and well-being and giving back and providing support to our neighbors.
What’s included in membership?
Stop by your local YMCA family center or join online at JoinTheY.org.
No joining fee through September 24. Save up to $75!
• Unlimited use of 17 family centers
• Cardiovascular equipment with personal screens with TV and iPod connectivity
• FitQuest personalized wellness program based on your goals and abilities
• Unlimited group exercise classes including KettleWorX®, Les Mills® BodyPump®, dance fitnessparties,Zumba®, Yoga, Cycling, Boot Camp & more
• Y-Change, a complimentary wellness program for those ready to make healthy lifestyle changes, available for all ages including youth, teens, families and older adults
• Indoor and outdoor aquatic centers with lap swimming, group exercise, spray parks and toys
• Family and older adults programs
• InteractiveZone,withvideogamefitnessfor all ages
• Sports such as racquetball, basketball, soccer and more
• Free babysitting in Stay & Play while you are at the Y
• Parents Night Out, where parents can enjoy a night out while youth are safe and having fun at the Y
• Diabetes Prevention Program
• Online program registration
• Mobile app with schedules and more
• Discounts on child care, swim lessons, day camp, Camp Silver Beach, The First Tee and more
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Jul 14
IncomeClub Race Reven
50K Trail Ultra 2,800.00NBG Sum Series 517.77Postal Racewalk / Mile Race 14.00Seashore Summer Trail Half 372.89
Total Club Race Reven 3,704.66
Exec Race Comm 1,707.00Interest Income 201.02Market Place 131.00Membership Rev 2,650.31Scholarsh+TTrot
Memorial Schol Race-Donations 9,485.50
Total Scholarsh+TTrot 9,485.50
Youth Revenue 70.00
Total Income 17,949.49
ExpenseClub Race Exp
Eliz River Run 8,500.00NBG Sum Series 2,228.14Summer Half 3,262.03T S Dist Series 17.93
Total Club Race Exp 14,008.10
Community Svc 76.32ERC-Van & Trail 4.50ERC Race Oper's 1,109.75General Ops 678.39Market Pl Exp 6.95Membership Exp 60.20Scholsh&T-Trot
Memorial Scholarship Exp 2,181.90Scholarship Exp 1,000.00Turkey Trot Exp 565.00
Total Scholsh&T-Trot 3,746.90
Youth Devel. 869.22
Total Expense 20,560.33
Net Income -2,610.84
10:08 AM Tidewater Striders08/05/14 Profit & LossAccrual Basis July 2014
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Happy Birthday!In September, 161 Striders are celebrating their birthday and 38 are MOVING ON UP to a new age group. Samantha Park Sep. 1Kerstin Taylor Sep. 1Ben Jessee Sep. 2Nicholas Amabile Sep. 3Ariya Amin Sep. 3Tricia Oxford Sep. 4Virginia Davis Sep. 6Dan Neuland Sep. 7Kelly Fletter Sep. 8Susan Rawls Sep. 8Kehleh Rivera Sep. 10Lyon Rivera Sep. 10Saniyah Walker Sep. 10Norman Everett Sep. 11Matthew Warsaw Sep. 12Jessica Ruthenberg Sep. 13Krystle Pomory Sep. 13Steve Knott Sep. 14Brian Sagedy Sep. 14Amanda Pack Sep. 14Joel Bell Sep. 15Caleb Doan Sep. 15Steven Armitage Sep. 16Tyler Fritz Sep. 16Robert Neiberger Sep. 17Kenneth Martin Sep. 19Bill Spruill Sep. 20Emma Boney Sep. 20Duffy Drum Sep. 22Rob Ploeger Sep. 23Jeremy Templeton Sep. 23David Downing Sep. 24James Alexander Sep. 26Kolton Moseley Sep. 26Dan Angle Sep. 28Lib Conner Sep. 29Jim Halley Sep. 29Jacob DelDonna Sep. 29
Who wants to help Dan celebrate his 50th Birthday? Happy Birthday, Dan. Thanks for being an awesome host for the picnic.
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Tidewater Striders at the 2014 USATF Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championshipsby Steve DurrantWake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was the location of the 2014 USATF Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships July 17 - 20. Strider Buddy Levitin, a fellow USATF official, informed me that he had been appointed to officiate at the Championships and asked if I wanted to apply and accompany him to Winston-Salem to work the event. Two Race Walking events were scheduled during the four day meet. The first was a 5000M Race Walk on the track, and the second a 10K Race Walk on a road course on the Wake Forrest campus. It sounded interesting and I had never been to Winston-Salem. I applied to officiate and my application was accepted. We drove to Winston-Salem on Wednesday, July 16th. After arriving on campus we were given meal passes and assigned to a dormitory room - our home for the next three days.
The first event we officiated was the 5000 Meter Race Walk on Thursday, July 17th which consist of completing 12 ½ laps around the 400 meter track. Men and women competed in separate 5,000M heats. Buddy and I, along with one official from Greensboro, NC, were the three race walk judges for the two 5000M heats that morning. A total of 43 race walkers – 16 women and 27 men competed. There were 2 DQs and one DNF.
No race walking events were scheduled for the next day, Friday. We spent the morning assisting at the long jump competition as “rakers;” smoothing out the sand in the landing pits after each competitor completed their long jump attempts. It was not one of the sought after positions, but a necessary one to ensure an efficient event and well run event.
Ray Funkhouser, a familiar race walk official from Virginia, arrived late Thursday morning. The large part of the afternoon was spent planning the race officiating for the next day’s 10,000 Meter Race Walk. Five race walk judges, including Buddy and me, would judge the event. We also walked the road course on the campus that would be used for the race to insure we would be familiar with the location when we arrived there in the dark the next morning.
The 10K road course was a 500 meter length of roadway near the center of the Wake Forrest campus. Competitors would race walked a 1000 meter course circuit – 500 meters on one side of the road and returned 500 meters on the other side of the road. The race would end when the competitors had completed 10 circuits of the course. Forty-three race walkers, 16 women and 27 men, started the race. Tidewater Strider Rebecca Garson was one of the 16 women race walk competitors. She finished third overall for the women, and was first in the W50-54 age group. Our Strider runners need to consider membership in USATF and the many competition opportunities offered in national meets at distances ranging from 1500 meters to 10,000 meters.
Buddy and Steve Durrant at some point during the 4 days they were at Wake Forest University. Photo Courtesy of Steve Durrant
From top to bottom: The Race Walk Recording tent for the 5000M racewalk. Buddy Levitin consulting with Jo Burrows (Chief Race Walk Judge). Letner Field at WFU – The track & field complex for the meet. Photos Courtesy of Steve Durrant
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Tidewater Striders Board of Directors
Minutes for July 7, 2014The meeting was called to order at 6:30 by President, Rich Hildreth, at the Neptune Festival Offices. All board members were present.
The June meeting minutes were approved.
President’s report: The next “general meeting” of the members will be held at the Strider picnic August 16.
The Rock and Roll organizers provided the club with race passes, concert passes, parking passes and free booth space in the expo. Rich moved and the board approved use of two race packages as raffle prizes at the Memorial 5k. Additional entries will be sold at the picnic. Rich moved and the board approved the use of two Golden Runner memberships as raffle prizes at the Memorial 5k.
Vice President’s Report:Steve had no report.
Treasurer’s Report:Dan presented the Profit and Loss Statement January through June, 2014 and reviewed the June P & L Detail and the June Balance Sheet.
Committees:Audit: The audit has been completed.
Banquet: Ada Lester will be asked to proceed with banquet arrangements.
Marketplace: Dave reported that he had an up-to-date inventory of Strider merchandise and indicated we would need to reorder in the near future.
Membership: Bob Brunner submitted a report indicating we had 1,730 members as of June 30, 2014. This is up 62 members from the same date last year.
Programs: Randy Cook is looking into possible seminar leaders for the fall.
Race: Dan reported the Striders had been asked to provide timing services for a 5k to be held as part of the Virginia Rush soccer tournament. He reported the Fourth of July race at the Mount Trashmore YMCA went very well, despite a rain delay.
The Striders need a race co-director for both the Turkey Trot and the Distance Series.
The Summer Series was discussed and a means of checking registrants’ membership status was explored. Obtaining new memberships from non-member participants is desired.
Triathlon: The Triathlon Grand Prix schedule used in 2013 was proposed for 2014. The board approved the schedule.
Walking: Steve presented the Walking Committee report in writing. The complete report will appear in the Rundown.
Volunteer: Lisa reported 230 individuals volunteering 466 times, year-to-date.
Youth: The revised Youth Committee Policies and Procedures were approved by the board.
A New Energy group has started on the Peninsula. The Peninsula Track club is supporting this.
Dai Roberts is holding a summer running camp for kids; the camp starts July 8.
Todd reported New Power was investigating the use of the grounds at Saint Mary’s for a New Power site. This site would be ideal for kids that could not travel. The schedule would be Virginia Beach Middle School on Mondays and Saint Mary’s on Wednesdays.
Todd indicated current information about New Power was on the Strider website.
New Business: Rich discussed the Membership Policies and Procedures pertaining to free lifetime memberships for those reaching the age of 70. A change to the P & P was discussed, but the topic was tabled for later review.
Old Business: Rich moved the board approve Angelo’s proposed purchase of an exhibit tent, a new computer and a tablet computer for use at race expos. The motion passed.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:08
Submitted by Tom Randolph
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At the AAU Junior Olympics held in Des Moines Iowa in late July, Virginia Beach rising 8th grader and Tidewater Striders New Energy Runner Benjamin Werve finished 9th in the 1,500 in 4:33, a PR by 3 seconds and 6th in the 3,000 in 9:55, a PR by 15 seconds for 13 year old boys. He achieved All American Status in the 3000.
Ben’s first race was when he was 4 in Jacksonville, FL. There was an event conducted by local elementary schools to promote healthy living called, “Let Us Play, Kids 2K.” It was a fun run, but showed his determination. There were a few other 5Ks and tri-athlons he attended with his family for fun, but he did not concentrate on running. Instead Ben tried different sports including soccer, swimming, diving, and gymnastics.
When his family moved (through the Navy) to Hampton Roads, his Mom registered for the Virginia Beach Rock and Roll Half Marathon. At the expo she saw a booth for Tidewater Striders and met some runners from New Energy, their youth running group. He was in 4th grade and loved running the hills at MT Trashmore twice a week. There is a Youth Grand Prix featuring 1 mile runs and at each one he was determined to place in his age group. The coaches at New Energy led by Angelo and Sherry Celesia exposed Ben to things like AAU and USATF, which gave him opportunity to perform both on the track and in cross country while still in Elementary School.
This past year he started training with Mr. Joshua Wilks, a math teacher and running coach at Great Neck Middle. He has mentored Ben’s running, as well as his overall dedication and sportsmanship.
Ben’s Mom, Eileen, noted - “We are lucky and grateful to have the support and encouragement of New Energy, the Tidewater Striders and Great Neck Middle School. In the future, he’ll be further thankful to join the strong distance team at F.W. Cox High School and learn from some outstanding city, state and nationally ranked runners.”
Ben’s Significant accomplishments in addition to his JO Performance ares:
Won Tidewater Striders Youth Grand Prix in 2011 and 2012
AAU Cross Country National Championships 2012 placed 9th and 2013 placed 5th (3,000M/for his age group) - All American Status
USATF Junior Olympics 2013 placed 9th in the 1,500M (11 & 12 year old boys)
Virginia Beach City Schools Championships - 2013 10th in mile, 2014 6th in 800 and 1st in mile with 4:57.
Ben’s coaches and family usually do not encourage him to race much longer than a 5K. He has competed in the Shamrock 8K Middle School Challenge twice placing second in his age group. He also usually takes the winter off from racing other than a couple run local road races.
He currently participates in soccer, wresting and track at Great Neck Middle School. He also participates in Rush travel soccer throughout the year. He likes skateboarding, surfing and fishing in the neighborhood ponds with friends. He doesn’t train on the track all year. He’s a normal middle school kid, but when it’s time
Tidewater Striders Running Club Congratulates New Energy Runner Ben Werveby Eileen Werve and Angelo Celesia
to train he gets the job done. Leading to the Junior Olympics he made a training plan for the summer with his coach and stuck with it running 5 days a week from an easy two mile run to grueling speed workouts on the track first thing in the morning with his coach to avoid the heat. He piggy backed on running groups to stay motivated and have company on the track, trail and road. His family also rode the bike and held the watch and his water, always encouraging him along the way. The highlight of his summer was attending the Nike Smoky Mountain Running Camp. He really enjoyed running twice a day in hills of North Carolina. While at camp, he found a new appreciation for trail running.
His older sister, Samantha, now attending Cox as a sophomore, runs cross country, indoor track and last year played JV soccer. She also plays Rush travel soccer.
His parents are proud to claim both are advanced, straight A students!
Next year’s AAU Junior Olympics will be at Norfolk State and the USATF Junior Olympics will be at the University of North Florida....Ben is excited already!
From top to bottom: Ben competing in the 3000m run. Betsy Pollard and Ben Werve represent New Energy and Tidewater Striders at the Junior Olympics. Photo Courtesy of Lou and Bill Pollard.
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Chase Aldridge Cody Aldridge Hunter Aldridge Justin Aldridge Shanyn Aldridge Natalie Ashcraft Logan Audrain Alan Barsoom Ally Barsoom Ava Barsoom Dane Barsoom Savannah Barsoom Todd Christopher Cadle Villa Cadle Grant Fabrizio Christopher Goodson Faith Hanke Ann Kelly Tom Kelly
Welcome Aboard We welcome new friends and possibly some old friends to the Tidewater Striders!
J&A Racing brings you the Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon, 5k, Kids Kilometer and Craft Brew Fest presented by Bon Secours In Motion, a 2-day event on October 4-5 in Hampton, Virginia. This exciting event kicks off on Friday, October 3 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center and features vendors from the health and fitness industry including running apparel and gear, nutritional products and injury prevention. Over 10,000 runners, walkers and their families attend the expo which features number pick-up for the race. The weekend concludes on Sunday afternoon, October 7th with a post-race party with live music, Baker’s Crust Kickin Corn & Crab Chowder in a bread boule, and Ice cold Craft Brews. This race features flat, fast courses which run through historic downtown Hampton, into beautiful old neighborhoods, and along the majestic Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads Harbor.
Tim Komarek Christopher Kust Gunner Lyon Hudson Lyon Leonard Lyon Erich McChesney Eliz McCoury Ralph Mesisca Hannah Phelan McChesneyMary Phelan McChesney Dave Quirk Paige Rainey Maddy Reed Roxanne Reed Jessica Ruthenberg Joe Ruthenberg Margaret Sawyer Mark Schubert Kenneth Shook
Mona Sims Nick Sims Andrew Stone Taylor-Paige Stone Cheryl Travelstead Fletcher Travelstead Tiernan Travelstead Aiden Wall Joe Wilda John Will, III Victoria Willey Caleb Woodworth Lucy Woodworth Maggie Woodworth Teresa Woodworth Zach Woodworth Peter Zellner
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The RUNDOWN - September 2014The Athlete’s Kitchen - Fueling on a Budget: Tips for Hungry Runners Copyright: Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD July 2014 www.sportsnutritionworkshop.comMany teens and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are good runners. In elementary school, they may not have been good at sitting quietly, but they certainly could excel at sports. Many found exercise had a calming, centering effect. With maturation, exercise still helps them get through their school/workday.
Runners with ADHD often have trouble organizing an effective fueling protocol, including the basic tasks of shopping for and preparing food, as well as having the right foods available at the right times. This can create problems with low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and hunger that gets disguised as inability to concentrate, stay focused on a task, edginess, hot temper, and reduced athletic performance. Runners with ADHD often disregard these symptoms, thinking they relate to their ADHD diagnosis, not hunger and poor diet.
ADHD medicationsRunners with ADHD often take appetite-killing meds that easily disrupt normal fueling cycles and contribute to fluctuations in energy. Runners need steady energy to be able to concentrate and perform at their best. Hence, runners with ADHD need to vigilantly monitor their bodies for early signs of hunger, including feeling fatigued or moody. Some may seek an energy drink such as Red Bull or some coffee, but the solution is not caffeine. They need fuel!
When runners with ADHD miss meals due to lack of planning, they often end up craving sweets—a sign the body is too hungry and wants a sugar-fix. They can then easily succumb to overindulging in cookies, candy, and other so-called “junk foods.” This may happen at 10:00 pm, after their appetite-suppressing meds have worn off, and this can disrupt normal sleep patterns, as well as kill their appetite for their breakfast and that perpetuates a bad eating cycle.
What’s a runner with ADHD to do?The information below is helpful for any athlete – not just those with ADHD…
• Take mealtimes seriously. If you can find the time to train and compete, you can also find the time to fuel right. In fact, all competitive athletes who don’t show up for meals might as well not show up for events. Everyone loses his or her competitive edge with hit-or-miss fueling.
• Fuel your body on a regular schedule by eating meals at least every four hours. If meds curb your appetite, plan to eat by the clock, and not by (non-existent) hunger. If necessary, set the alarm on your watch or cell phone. If the sight or small of food makes you nauseous, try cold beverages such as a fruit smoothie with additional protein powder.
• Organize your eating into four “food buckets.” Consume the contents of a bucket every four hours, either as a meal (Breakfast, Early Lunch, Late Lunch, and Dinner) or as smaller mini-meals based on wholesome foods, not sweets.
For most runners, each meal/food bucket should be the caloric equivalent of two or three slices of pizza. That’s about 500 to 800 calories per bucket (or 2,000 to 3,200 calories per day), depending on your body size, sport, and energy needs. For runners on appetite-curbing ADHD meds, the breakfast bucket should be the biggest bucket and incorporates some of the lunch calories that will otherwise get left uneaten.
The following sample menu has 4 food buckets that offer a steady supply of energy for an ADHD high school runner:
7:00 Breakfast Bagel + peanut butter + tall glass milk + banana OR 3-egg omelet (lowfat cheese,veg)+ toast + fruit. Better bet if unable to stomach all of lunch: Bagel & peanut butter + omelet + milk + banana
11:00* Lunch #1 Tuna sandwich/whole wheat bread + string cheese + milk
3:00* Lunch #2 Pre-exercise: Energy bar + apple Recovery: Dried fruit & nuts + pretzels
7:00 DinnerChicken + brown rice + veggies + milk
* Remember: If you take ADHD meds, you may not feel hungry but your body still needs fuel. Figure out what you can eat, regardless!
• Eat BEFORE your appetite-killing meds kick in. Again, figure out how to front-load your calories. For example, one athlete with ADHD started eating a hearty sandwich for breakfast. Another enjoyed “planned overs” from dinner the night before. By front-loading, they felt calmer during the day, had better workouts in the afternoon, and were better able to focus on the task
at hand.
• Plan to fill your food buckets with foods in their natural state, and limit your intake of highly processed foods. Some health professionals believe additives and food coloring in processed foods can trigger hyperactivity in certain people. Plus, highly processed foods commonly offer less nutritional value and fewer health benefits. Shop for fresh foods along the outside aisles of the grocery store: fresh fruit, vegetables, lean meats, low fat dairy, and whole grain breads.
• Include a protein-rich food in each food bucket, such as eggs, cottage cheese, peanut butter, lowfat cheese, Greek yogurt, and turkey/cheese roll-ups. Again, nothing is wrong with having dinner for breakfast; enjoy that cheeseburger and oven-baked “French fries” and then roll the scrambled eggs and cheese into a wrap for lunch. Protein is satiating and helps stabilize blood sugar. A trail mix made with nuts and dried fruit is another option with compact calories for easy nibbling.
• Make a shopping list before you go to the grocery store, and shop after having eaten a meal. That enhances your chances of choosing more of the best sports foods, and less of the rest. Examples include: orange juice rather than sports drink; oranges instead of orange juice; oatmeal (served with a little honey) instead of frosted flakes (with a lot of sugar); whole-wheat bread rather than white bread; scrambled eggs instead of Eggo waffles; baked potatoes in place of French fries; plain yogurt sweetened with maple syrup instead of pre-sweetened yogurt; trail mix rather than M&Ms; protein bars rather than candy bars.
Not only for athletes with ADHDIf you find yourself edgy and unable to focus in the afternoon, experiment with reorganizing your meals and snacks into four (calorically-equal) food buckets and notice the benefits: better focus, fewer cravings for “sweets”—and better performance.
Boston-area sports nutritionist Nancy Clark, MS, RD counsels both casual and competitive athletes. Her private practice is in Newton, MA (617-795-1875). For information about her Sports Nutrition Guidebook (new 5th edition) and food guides for runners, cyclists and soccer players, see www.nancyclarkrd.com.
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New Energy Tidewater Striders Youth Running Group
Head Coach: Angelo Celesia [email protected] 288-7715
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Fall Training BeginsVirginia Beach New Energy Team Training:
Fall Training Begins Sept 4thTues/Thurs 5-6pm Mount Trashmore (Kid’s Cover) [email protected]
Suffolk Training Site: Fall Training Begins Sept 4th Sleepy Hole Park Monday/Thursday 5:30-6:[email protected]
Norfolk Training Site:Fall Training Begins Sept 4th Lafayette Park Thursday 6 - 7 pm Contact Coach Dave about August training [email protected]
Chesapeake Training Site: Fall Training Begins Sept 8thOak Grove Park Mon/Wed [email protected]
Peninsula Training Site: Fall Training Begins Sept 8th Sandy Bottom Nature Park, Monday 5:30- 6:30 pm [email protected]
P.O.W.E.R. Training Site: Fall Training Begins Sept 3rdVirginia Beach Middle School Weds 5-6pm [email protected]
Youth Grand Prix Fall 2014Rules are posted on the Strider web site - the main rule is if you decide to run both races on the same day, only the 5K will count in the YGP standings. We generally do not encourage back to back races, but each family must ultimately make that decision for their runners. 1 mile 5K9/14 VA Rush VA Rush9/21 Alanton Mile9/27 Neptune Festival Neptune Festival11/22 Harbor Lights11/27 Turkey Trot
AAU Junior Olympics NationalsArticle contributors: Lou Pollard, Eileen Werve , Kim ZimmerTwo of Tidewater Stiders finest competed at the AAU Junior Olympics held in Des Moines, IA. Besty Pollard, 13 of Suffolk, ran the 1500m on July 31 in 5:32, shaving six seconds off her personal best, and resulting in 36th in the nation. On August 2, Betsy ran the 3000m, shaved 35 seconds off her seed time, and ran a personal best of 12:44, resulting in a ranking of 31st in the nation. Benjamin Werve, 13 of Virginia Beach also ran the 1,500m on July 31 in 4:33, shaving 3 seconds off his time, placing 9th and went on to run the 3,000m on August 2nd, running a 15 second personal best of 9:55 and earning a medal. The weather, the officials, the competitors and the crowds were all helped make for a wonderful experience.
One of New Energy’s more recent additions is Rachael Zimmer of Virginia Beach. Rachael has had a busy year since joining the team last September. It has been a whirlwind getting to know her teammates, participating in Strider/New Energy events. After competing in the 400, 800 and 1500m AAU Divisional and 800 and 1500m AAU Regional competitions in Suffolk, Rachael secured a spot in this year’s National competition at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. She showed strongly in her event heats, achieving a 7:02.54 in the 1500m and a PR of 3:18.16 in the 800m event. In her free time Rachael enjoys Art, Dance, Swimming, and playing with friends. We’re looking forward to hearing more from our little competitor!
Next year’s AAU Junior Olympics will be at Norfolk State University. I’m sure we’ll see a sea of blue New Energy and Tidewater Striders singlets running strong at next year’s championships when they’re in Hampton Roads.
Rachel cruising at Nationals. Photo Courtesy of Kim Zimmer.
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Motions ApprovedA general meeting was held during the annual picnic on August 16th. The following motions were unanimously approved by the general membership.
Motion 1It is moved that the Board approve the formation of an History Committee as a standing committee.
The main function of the History Committee will be to maintain the History of the Tidewater Striders. The Board has already approved Policies and Procedures for the History Committee.
Motion 2It is moved that the Board approve the dissolution of the Strategic Objectives committee as a standing committee.
In lieu of the Strategic Objectives committee, at the request of the club President, the Board, in its entirety, will hold a special meeting periodically (approximately every five to ten years) to plan future goals and strategic objectives for the club.
2014 ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY SCHEDULEMeet on Shore Drive opposite Fort Story west entrance for cleanup along Shore Drive to Atlantic Avenue. Social follows in First Landing/Seashore State Park.
Sunday, September 21 10:00 AMSunday, November 16 10:00 AMFor more information call Rich Hildreth at 481-9027
2014 ADOPT-A-TRAIL SCHEDULE Meet at the “Narrows” boat ramp parking area (west end of 64th St. off Atlantic Ave.) at First Landing/Seashore State Park for trail maintenance along Long Creek Trail and Osprey Trail. Social usually follows in boat ramp area.
Sunday, October 19 10:00 AM For more information call Chris Catoe on 425-6556 or e-mail [email protected]
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Healthy Running - Running with Fatigueby Sam WittenbergFeeling tired when running lately? The summer’s heat and humidity certainly has that effect on many of us. Of course, many other circumstances can make you feel like you’re struggling through a run. Maybe you’re not eating enough to support your weekly mileage, or not getting enough sleep. Maybe not hydrating during runs, or just needing 1 or 2 days off. Most of the time, the bad runs are isolated instances, we make some corrections in self-care or training, and move on to running with more energy. Sometimes, though, this feeling continues for run after run with no end in sight. That’s when it’s worth considering if there is an underlying medical cause. In this article, I’ll discuss the more common causes of struggling with running and how to address these.
Before I go further, it’s important to keep in mind that, as runners, we tend to have overall better health status than the general population. There are, then, many common, less serious, but equally important reasons for feeling like runs are harder than they should be. You’re already familiar with these, and here is the partial list: Inadequate nutrition and hydration, including inadequate fluids during running, insufficient recovery meals, or inadequate calorie intake in general; insufficient sleep (bad sleep habits); overtraining, inadequate rest days and insufficient recovery; training errors along the “too much, too hard, too soon” theme. There are the environmental considerations of not enough time to adjust to seasonal changes, such as heat and humidity, or changes in altitude or terrain. Psychological and personal factors include dealing with personal stressors, work demands, family difficulties, or sometimes just the anxiety and unclear expectations of what training will feel like. This seems like a long list, but we often take running for granted and fail to recognize how these common behaviors and factors affect our runs and may make us feel “stale”.
What, then, should you do when the effort of running is out of proportion to the distance or intensity of the run, or when there is a sudden or distinct change in how running feels? When discussing this with your doctor/health care provider, describe as best as you can how you feel when running. Are you feeling out of energy, feeling tired, feeling like your legs are weak? Are you getting dizzy or lightheaded? Are you struggling to breathe comfortably and feeling like you can’t get enough “wind”? Or does running just feel “blah” and no longer enjoyable? Describe your training, your running schedule, your current race goals, how you care for yourself, and how you feel your current running experience is more difficult that past training. In every instance, what information you provide determines what the next steps will be in your evaluation and care.
So let’s review the common medical reasons for difficulty running.
Iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional anemia in the United States. In one research study, endurance athletes were at particular risk, with 82% of female endurance athletes affected. When there is insufficient iron available in the body, the blood count can in turn be low, and the result is feeling tired or weak, getting out of breath when running, and at times feeling lightheaded. Skin and mucous membranes may appear pale, depending on the severity of the anemia. The complete blood count (CBC) and ferritin level can be low. There is a debate in the medical literature as to whether low ferritin levels with a normal blood count is associated with the symptoms of iron deficiency anemia. Diet should be corrected to include iron-containing foods, or an iron supplement may be prescribed for as long as three to six months. This will commonly be the situation in healthy women whose intake of dietary iron is not keeping up with menstrual losses. However, in women after menopause or in any men, causes for loss of iron need to be considered and identified (most commonly from the GI tract).
Exercise induced asthma will often produce chest tightness, wheezing or difficulty breathing that occur only with physical exertion. These symptoms generally begin within 5 to 20 minutes after the start of exercise or 5 to 10 minutes after brief exercise has stopped. Exercise induced asthma is a variation of asthma and is not produced by allergy or infection. It is believed that the increased breathing with exertion results in taking in air that has not been warmed by the nasal passages, triggering inflammation and spasm in the bronchial passages. In between episodes of physical activity, the person has no asthma symptoms. Testing can include a measure of forceful breathing called spirometry performed before and after exercise. In the majority of cases, inhaled medication in the “beta agonist” category (e.g., albuterol) taken 15 to 30 minutes prior to exercise prevent the development of symptoms. Be aware that albuterol requires a waiver if competing in NCAA/USAFT sanctioned events. If wheezing occurs in between bouts of exercises, this is more than just exercise induced asthma and requires further evaluation.
Hypothyroidism is a state of underactivity of the thyroid gland. This bow-tie shaped gland in the front of the neck produces thyroid hormones T3 and T4. If the thyroid gland is failing to produce thyroid hormone, the pituitary gland in the head releases higher levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) to generate more thyroid hormone production. Thus, the typical lab findings are a low free-T4 level and elevated TSH level. Symptoms of hypothyroidism can include fatigue, low energy, weight gain, swelling of the limbs, and constipation, though these are very variable. Hypothyroidism is treated by replacing thyroid hormone with either an animal-derived extract or a synthetic form of the hormone. (The issue of whether one can be hypothyroid and have normal blood levels is beyond the purpose of this article.)
Infections in the body can result in a sudden change of one’s energy level and endurance. The obvious instances, of course, are colds and bronchitis. A full article devoted to these will appear in the late fall, but for now, let it suffice to say that you should take a break from running and give yourself the time to recover if you are having any symptoms “below the throat”, such as cough, wheezing, or sputum. Gastroenteritis, or stomach virus, gives the double blow of feeling ill from the infection and being dehydrated. Wound infections of the skin can extend beyond a localized area and produce weakness, fatigue, poor energy, or fever. The best known instance of this is infection with the staph strain MRSA. (There will also be a future article on skin conditions in runners.) Of course, in younger runners,
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In the age groups over 35, coronary artery disease must be kept in mind when a runner is struggling. True, runners by nature of their lifestyle have a lower risk of coronary disease than the general population. However, any runner who is feeling labored breathing, any uncomfortable feeling in the chest (it doesn’t have to be “pain”!), or pronounced fatigue that is new and not typical for them should seek medical evaluation. Keep in mind that an EKG will often be done but is commonly normal, and further cardiac testing is necessary. The important point here is this: if a runner is accustomed to running comfortably and newly starts to have the above symptoms, get checked out!
Cardiac conditions in younger patients often do not have symptoms that allow for early detection (and thus the tragedy of collapse during racing). However, a young runner feeling uneven or skipped heartbeat, with or without feeling tired, dizzy, weak, or short of breath, should be evaluated for an irregular heartbeat or cardiac arrhythmia (of which there are many types). Older runners with irregular heart beat should be evaluated for the condition called atrial fibrillation.
We often don’t think of depression as a medical condition, but it is. Depression is defined as “Depressed mood or a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities for more than two weeks” and accompanied nearly every day by depressed mood or irritability, decreased pleasure or interest, change in appetite or a greater than 5% change in body weight, change in sleep, change in activity, fatigue or loss of energy, guilt or worthlessness, difficulty in concentration, and (tragically) suicide. Depression can be treated with counseling, with medication, or both. People who are depressed may not recognize it. If you observe these symptoms in a fellow runner, assist and support them in getting the proper help.
With respect to type 2 diabetes, the most common form, if you have a family history of diabetes or have risk factors such as overweight, obesity, hypertension, and elevated blood lipids (cholesterol, triglycerides), a fasting blood sugar is an important test. A fasting blood sugar greater than 126 on two or more occasions is diagnostic of diabetes. Any 2 random blood sugars over 200 are also diagnostic of diabetes. At times, a physician may order a hemoglobin A1c (or simply A1c), and a value over 6.2% also diagnoses diabetes. Uncontrolled diabetes may produce a feeling of fatigue or low energy. Symptoms of fatigue, thirst or frequent urination may not be present if blood sugars are not persistently over 185-200, and nearly 50% of people with diabetes unfortunately don’t know they have it.
A brief word about sleep disorders. As noted above, inadequate sleep leads to inadequate recovery and poor running. However, some people are affected not by their own poor sleep habits but by a disorder of sleep. Worthy of mention is obstructive sleep apnea. Common symptoms are daytime drowsiness and difficulty staying awake, loud disruptive snoring, and the occurrence of apnea, or a stop in breathing. This is most often observed by the person’s bed-partner and the person themselves is not aware.
The woman with female athlete triad may seek evaluation for feeling tired. This important medical condition is due to an absolute deficiency in energy availability (calories) and is characterized by disordered eating, loss of menses (amenorrhea) and low bone mineral density. This is a challenging and serious problem that requires comprehensive and compassionate evaluation and care.
Finally, medications can produce fatigue, weakness, or lightheadedness as side effects. These can include medications to treat hypertension (beta blockers or if treatment is producing unintended low blood pressure), diabetes (if producing unintended hypoglycemia), depression, migraine (beta blockers), allergy and cough/cold medication (Benadryl and other antihistamines), and medication for neuropathy (gabapentin), among many others. Never stop medication on your own. Always discuss such symptoms with the doctor who prescribed the medication. Always!
This is, of course, a quick summary of a very extensive topic. My goal was to cover the most common medical reasons for feeling fatigue or struggling with running and to provide basic information so you can seek evaluation and care accordingly. Healthy running!
Sam Wittenberg, MD is a member of the Tidewater Striders and 2-time Boston Marathon finisher. He is a primary care sports medicine physician and coordinator of running medicine services at Virginia Institute for Sports Medicine in Virginia Beach. http://www.vismmd.com. Runners can make appointments for general medical needs or care of running injuries by calling 422-8476.
Tidewater Striders Walking Committee Report for July 2014Committee Members:Hartley Dewey, ChairRichard Pidgeon, Vice ChairMembers: Steve Shapiro, Tom Gerhardt, Paula Graham. Buddy Levitin, Dwight Kane
Activities:WGP Races - Members of the Striders walking contingent participated as racers and walk judges in the Memorial Scholarship 5K July 29.
Back-to-Back Marathons - Two Tidewater Striders Walk Committee members traveled to Idaho and Utah and participate in marathons June 13 & June 14. An article with photos was submitted for publication in the Rundown.
2014 USATF National Masters T& F Championships - Steve Durrant and Jordan Levitin participated as judges in the events July 17-19 in Winston Salem.
Summer Series Races - Many walkers joined the fun at the two races this year.
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Location: Group meets at Running Etc, 1707 Colley Ave., Norfolk. Days: Tuesday and Thursday eveningsTime: 5:30 PM.Tuesday workout: 5-8 miles total interval distances range from 400 meters to 1 mile. The workouts are located on a measured Graydon Ave.“street course” in West Ghent. Geared for runners with 5K pace of 5:30 to 9:00 minutes per mile pace.Thursday workout: 6 to 10 miles. Training runs, tempo runs, or depending on a group’s desires, just an easy run. Pace varies from 5:30 to 9:45 minutes per mile.Number of runners: 15 to 30Reason to run with us: Improve your race times by running a structured workout and meet other runners with similar goals.Contact: Running Etc, 627-1500
Tidewater Striders Training Sites Weekday Training
Location: Great Neck & Seatack Recreation CentersCoached Swim Workouts by Betsy Durrant &Karen MickunasDays & Times:
Great Neck Recreation CenterMonday, Wednesday, & Friday 7:45 – 8:45 a.m.Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Pace: All levels welcome!Reason to swim with us: The only way to improve your swim split is to swim, so join us in the water for a coached workout. The cost is $4 per class; punch cards are available at the front desk.Contact: Betsy Durrant ([email protected])
Location: Running Etc at Virginia Beach, Regency Hilltop Shopping Center, 1940 Laskin Road Suite 308Days/Time: Wednesday evenings at 5:30 PM.Training Run: 4 to 8 miles easy runPace: 7 to 10 minute mileNumber of runners: 10 to 15Reason to run with us: mid week run with a fun groupContact: Mark @ Running Etc, 491-2340
Sources for Group Workouts:Check the websites at www.finalkick.com, www.runningetc.com, and www.meetup.com/hamptonroadsrunners
Walker Training and Workouts The Strider Walkers hold many informal walks with various starting points, distances and paces. If you’d like more information send an e-mail to [email protected]
Location: Visitor’s Center of First Landing State ParkDays: SaturdaysTime: 7:00 AMDistances: Varies. We run from 12 to 20 miles depend-ing on training for marathonsPace: Generally 9:30 milesNumber of runners: Varies. Ranges from 4 to 10Reason to run with us: We run at a pace representa-tive of middle of the pack marathoners and are a diverse group with discussions that include anything. We even discuss politics and religion.Contact: Rich Hildreth @ 481-9027 or 377-4130 [email protected] Location: Final Kick Sports at Great Neck, VBDays: Saturday morningTime: 7:30 AMDistances: Long run in First Landing State ParkPace: All ability levels and pacesNumber of runners: Anywhere from 30 – 60 runnersReason to run with us: Great social atmosphere with a wide range of ability levels. Contact: Final Kick Sports 757-481-3400
The Tidewater Striders Training Sites column is designed to list training sites organized by Tidewater Strider members throughout the Southside Hampton Roads area. It complements information provided on the Tidewater Striders website. Provide info to [email protected] One Time Training Events may also be listed.
Weekend Training
Location: Great Neck Middle School TrackCoached by Dai Roberts [email protected]: Tuesdays - Meet at FKS 5:45pm or Track 6pmReason to run with us: Multiple groups of different pace runners. Training with similar paced runners provides mutual benefits for all.
Location: Gosport Tavern in Olde Towne Portsmouth-Days: Wednesdays Time: 6:30PMDistances: 5K Pace: All ability levels and pacesReason to run with us: Enjoy beer specials after the run
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Membership Expires November 1, 2014
Call for Hall of Fame NominationsTidewater Striders Hall of Fame
Nomination for the Class of 2015Nominations are open for election to the Tidewater Striders Hall of Fame, Class of 2015. Individuals may be nominated for their accomplishments in the areas of competition, volunteerism, or profession-related endeavors, or a combination of these areas. A maximum of five (5) members will be inducted for the class of 2015.
Individuals nominated for membership in the Hall of Fame must have been members of the Tidewater Striders for a minimum of ten (10) years. Individuals may use a self-nomination process or be nominated by other club members, the latter having been members of the Tidewater Striders for at least five (5) years. Self-nominations will receive the same respect and consideration as member-sponsored nominations.
The nomination form may be found on the club’s website, www.tidewaterstriders.com. Scroll to the bottom of the front page and click the Hall of Fame Nominations link. Details regarding required information, accompanied by an example of a submitted nomination, are presented.
A list of members inducted in the classes of 2011-2014, along with some of their major accomplishments, may also be accessed on the Website. Click Pages at the top of the front page, and scroll down to click on Hall of Fame Members. A number of individuals are already on the nomination list for 2015. You may contact the chairperson of the HOF committee, Mel Williams ([email protected]) to ascertain whether your proposed nominee has already been nominated.
Nominations must be received by November 1, 2014. Specific directions for the nomination process are presented on the website and must be submitted electronically in Word format. A specific font and font size is recommended. Email to Mel Williams at [email protected].
The Hall of Fame committee will select the inductees by mid-December. Nominees selected for induction by the committee will be notified before the end of the year, and will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Tidewater Striders Awards Banquet in early 2015.
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Memorial Scholarship RunJuly 29, 2014 - Norfolk, VA
5K Finishers: 395
Race Summary & Highlights: Weather was better than the typical Summer Series weather. A few PRs were had and most runners got a good indication of how their summer heat training has been going.
In his last local race, Justin Turner finished in the front of the field in 15:29. Justin and his wife, Courtney, are being transferred out of the area. Mark Foster was second in 15:36. Taking the third male position was a former scholarship runner, Caleb Doan, in 16:22.
For the women, Mollie Turner was first in 18:13, Octavia Rinehardt was second in 18:26, and Michele Bryceland was third in 18:40.
This race brings out a good portion of our members, plus new members, and volunteers. Almost 10,000 was raised for the scholarships.
This was a Running Grand Prix event; grand prix standings are available at http://www.tidewaterstriders.com/site/wp-content/uploads/results14/gp14.pdfComplete results are available at TidewaterStriders.com
VolunteersCindy AlexanderBrian Breeden
Renee BrittRyan CarrollJP Caudill
Sherry CelesiaBrent CoulterMike Daniels
Kathryn DanielsJim Dare
Virginia DavisDan EdwardsSue EdwardsZackary Floyd
Evie FosterJerry FrostickAmy Frostick
Greg GoudeauSherri Goudeau
Don GreeneBill Groeninger
Bridgette GroganRichard Hildreth
Lisa JahkeJeff JahkeHolly KlineAnne Knox
Rob LevinskyChuck LowlerStacin Martin
Barb MathewsonKate Miller
Lesleyanne MulkeyTommy Neeson
Jean PhelanRichard PidgeonWendy RaffertyDelores RobertsKelsey Roberts
Emma SbardellaBob Schniedwind
Susan SchniedwindSteve Shapiro
Heather Simpson-KongSusan SneedAnne Stern
Cathie SykesBrittany Vajda
Greg VajdaRon Verhappen
Kathy VerhappenJeanne Williams
Mel WilliamsJan Yerkes
Thank you for your assistance!A special thank you to the following Striders for their help in gathering the nearly $10,000 worth of raffle prizes given away at our annual Scholarship Memorial Run:
Dan EdwardsRich HildrethAda LesterChuck LollarTommy NessonTim RobinsonSteve ShaprioMona SimsDeb Sommer
A special thank you to all our raffle prize donors:
Blocker Family YMCABank of Hampton RoadsCHKD RunWalkCoastal Import RepairCredit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile RunFinal KickFitness TogetherFlat-Out EventsFoxersGetem Pest ControlHarbor GalleryJ&A RacingKim Mosher DesignsMarathon & Beyond Mermaid WineryMona Sims - J. HilburnMerry MaidsNewport News One City MarathonNo Frill Bar & GrillOuter Banks Sporting EventsQuality Shops Robinson Accounting & Tax Services Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia BeachRunning Etc.Running JournalSeashore Nature Trail 50KShoreBreak Sunflower FloristTidewater StridersTriDuo.com Sports PhotographyUniversity of North Carolina Educational FoundationVirginia ZooYMCA
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Douglas Nassif splashes his way thru one of the water obstacles on the course.
To the right, from top to bottom: Tiffiny Ash-ley, on the other side of the camera, finishes up; she found the mud. Kris Duke climbs out of the last pit onto the final dune!
ASYMCA Mud RunAugust 9, 2014 - Virginia Beach, VA
Mud Run Finishers: 920 Mini-Mud Finishers: 212
VolunteersRick Brown
Sharon BrownBryan BreedenVirginia DavisDan Edwards*
Evie FosterBill Fox
Elaine Jeffers**Jennifer Jeffers***Chip Cleaning**Chip Bagging
Race Summary & Highlights: After missing last year, Ryan Carroll returned to the mud at Little Creek to regain his Mud Run Title. Keith Gray finished second for the second year in a row. Last year’s winner Harrison Martingayle was competing at the US Lifeguard Nationals. Perhaps next year, Ryan and Harrison can compete head on in the mud.
For the women, the top three women from last year returned to battle it out again. This year, youth won. Ashley Hay crossed the line thirteen seconds ahead of Yoko England. Jamie Dockiewicz was another minute behind.
Almost 500 runners competed individually while another 400 plus members competed in teams. A new sponsor this year came from 7-11, they sponsored the race, provided slurpees, entered four teams and provided volunteers.
The ASYMCA Mud Run is a fundraiser to support programs for local junior enlisted military families. Complete results are available at TidewaterStriders.comAdditional photos are available at www.TriDuo.com
Representing Jim White Nutrition and Fitness are Jason Piasecki, Chris R, Strider Drew Midland, Strider Aric Martinez, & Rob Rose. Their team was the second overall Male team, they completed the course together in 41:54.
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Strider Mile & VA-USATF 1500M Race WalkAugust 16, 2014 - Virginia Beach, VA
Mile Finishers: 100 1500m Walk Finishers: 11Race Summary & Highlights: Tallwood High School was the venue for the 2014 Strider Mile and VA-USATF 1500M Race Walk. This was my eighth and final year as the Race Director for this Tidewater Strider Running and Walking Grand Prix event. Steve Shapiro will be next year’s Race Director.
We were fortunate to have a warm clear day for the event, with 100 runners and 11 race walkers participating. This figure is well below the participant highs of 131 and 141 in 2011 and 2012. Last year, the first year the Strider Annual Picnic did not immediately follow the race, attendance fell to 98. As the race director I recommend the Annual Strider Picnic immediately follow the Strider Mile to insure both are well attended.
Steve Durrant
VolunteersSteve Durrant, Race Director
Sharon & Rick BrownDan Edwards
Bryan BreedenVilla Cadle
Virginia DavisTorie Jones
Heather Simpson KongLori Sherwood
Pat BenishRichard Pidgeon
Dick KoleSara Nash
Paula GrahamHartley DeweyJudy PaschallTom GerhardtJean Phelan
Random Relay Winners1st Place Men’s Team
Ryan Carroll Andrew Hoffer Ken Alberg Cameron Gaba
2nd Place Men’s TeamGreg Smith Travis RedmondJoe McGrath Jason Piasecki
1st Place Women’s TeamLisa Armistead Rachael Zimmer Cierra SheppardKellie Zinchini
2nd Place Women’s TeamHolly Heimer Betsy Pollard Marie Price Christine Leiding
After taking a tumble in the second lap, five year old Isaac Zimmer finished the mile with determination and moral support from Dave Harrah. Isaac ended up taking home a medal in the 6 and under age group. He was also the youngest finisher for the day. Thanks to Coach Dave for stopping and helping. Congratulations to Isaac! Photo courtesy of Paula Graham.
Above, Abigail McGraw hands off to her teammate in the Random Relay.Photo courtesy of Paula Graham..
Past Strider President, Jean Phelan is on her way to second place in her age group.Good to see that she survived her time on the board and remains an active Strider, both racing and volunteering. Race Direc-tor Steve Durrant keeps a watchful eye on the event.Photo courtesy of Paula Graham..
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MIle Highlights: Fastest Overall Men Milers: Dennis Welch, age 34, Virginia Beach, 4:35.23 Ryan Carroll, age 31, Portsmouth, 4:37.92 William Verhappen, age 16, Norfolk, 4:54.67Fastest Overall Masters Men Milers: Steve Speirs, age 47, Virginia Beach, 5:02.23 Ken Alberg, age 53, Suffolk, 5:25.79 Andrew Hoffer, Chesapeake, age 40, 5:31.77Fastest Overall Women Milers: Kellie Zinchini, Virginia Beach, age 25, 5:41.70 Hollie Heimer, Browns Mill, NJ, age 21, 5:50.17 Betsy Pollard, Suffolk, age 13, 6:05.18Fastest Overall Masters Women Milers: Michele Smith-Harden, age 50, Norfolk, 6:38.27 Susan Hagel, age 41, Norfolk, 6:47.72 Lisa Armistead, age 48, Virginia Beach, 6:58.97Youngest Miler, Boys: Isaac Zimmer, age 5, Virginia Beach, 12:36.03Youngest Miler, Girls: Rachael Zimmer, age 7, Virginia Beach, 7:19.42Fastest Men 1500M Race Walk: Tom Gerhardt, age 63, Chesapeake, 8:58.88 Richard Kole, age 74, Virginia Beach, 10:49.09 Richard Pidgeon, age 66, Virginia Beach, 11:39.79Fastest Women 1500M Race Walk: Linda Janssen, age 52, Virginia Beach, 9:40.60 Paula Graham, age 51, Virginia Beach, 10:53.44 Heather Simpson-Kong, age 38, Virginia Beach, 12:20.68
Lyon Rivera (700) steps up to receive his first place award among 9-10 year olds; he ran a 6:07. Photo courtesy of Paula Graham.
Above, Paula Graham leads Richard Kole during 1st lap of 1500M Race Walk. Below, Richard Pidgeon, Heather Kong, Lori Sher-wood, Sara Nash, & Pat Benish man the registration booth.Photos courtesy of Steve Durrant.
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The RUNDOWN - September 2014Striders on the Road by Steve Scudder If you’ve been racing on the road, please let Steve know for running events. E-mail your name, race name, location, date and your results to [email protected] for running events If the full results are available online, please provide that link so that other Striders might be identified. This is a great opportunity to let Striders know about other events out of the area. When sending in your results, please consider including a little write-up about your experience. If you’re a new or recently renewed Strider and we omitted you in the“Striders on the Road,” it’s probably due to the membership data Steve had available this month. We apologize.
Montpelier Bean Days 5KJuly 19, 2014 - Montpelier, OhioSheila Harris 25:55 (3 A/G)http://www.fwtc.org/2014-bean-days-5k-runwalk-age-group-results.html
Eugene MarathonJuly 27, 2014 - Eugene, OR USALori Tubbs 4:59:56 (pacer)http://www.eugenemarathon.com
Grand Canyon Half Marathon & MarathonJuly 26-27, 2014 - Lionville, Pa.Rock the Canyon Half FullSusan Hagel 2:07:15 5:19:14Half MarathonJessica Meier 3:19:44MarathonKaren Redmond 5:09:07http://www.pagrandcanyonmarathon.com
N.C. Watermelon Festival 5KAugust 2, 2014 - Murfreesboro, N.C.Linda Fox 27:14 (1 A/G)William Fox 43:32Pete Gibson 18:10 (1 O/A)Katie Harp 22:50 (1 A/G)Terry Kelly 26:24 (2 A/G)Steve Scudder 36:09Joseph Verdirame 24:21 (1 A/G)
Potato Creek Half MarathonAugust 9, 2014 - North Liberty, Ind.Glenda Dennison 3:06:55
Falmouth 7-Mile Road RaceAugust 17, 2014Woods Hole - Falmouth Heights Beach, Mass.Beth Gadkowski 1:12:07Robert Rantanen 1:08:03 http://www.falmouthroadrace.com/
Patrick Henry Half MarathonAugust 23, 2014 - Ashland, Va.Jason Burns 1:53:49Shalisa Davis 2:10:48Madelyn Higgins 2:13:06Renee High 1:20:06 (1 O/A)George Nelsen 1:57:13Michael Nicolaides 2:29:35Steve Scudder 2:58:37Greg Smith 2:22:07Michele Smith-Harden 1:48:54Jennifer Spencer 2:44:14Deidre Williams 2:22:39Thanks to Mettle Events for their assistance with the results.http://www.sportsbackers.org/
Above, Joe Velez and Lisa Armistead in front of the Manhattan skyline which the recently completed Freedom Tower dominates. Joe and Lisa had a great trip, They saw David Letterman, the Today Show, Derek Jetter and the Yan-kees, and more. It’s not just about the race. After the race, Lisa displays her well earned medal in the family meeting area.Photos courtesy of Lisa Armistead and Joe Velez.
New York City TriathlonAugust 3, 2014 - New York City, NY 1500m Swim T1 40K Bike T2 10K Run FinalLisa Armistead 16:36 7:17 1:26:13 2:26 52:57 2:45:27
The journey for the NYC triathlon began a few months ago when I signed up for the lottery. Luckily, I made it in. The hard part started on Saturday when I had to get my bike to transition; using the subway was not the easiest thing to do, but I made it. Sunday was an early wakeup because transition closed at 5:15am. Got everything set up and left to walk the 1.5 mile to the swim start – did I mention that the swim was in the Hudson? It was a time trial start where 15 people started every 20 seconds (grouped together by age group). The swim was fast! I did it in 16:36; the lead guy did it in 11:00. Getting to T1 was a ½ mile run, but the legs got warmed up. It had started raining during the swim so I knew the bike would be interesting. There were lots of flats out there and one pretty bad crash, but I made it through with no issues. Didn’t realize how hilly it was going to be. The run was really nice. After a steep hill coming out of Riverside Park, we ran down 72nd Street into Central Park – again, I was not expecting the hills. Finished up with a time of 2:45:27; 15/107 in my age group. Loved it and would recommend people tri it.
Lisa Armistead
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Great Bridge Cyclery10% Discount Parts & Accessories, 482-5149
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Freedom Ford, Call 583-3673 for details
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Mediation Center of Hampton Roads, 10% off of Mediation Services and Train-ing, 624-6666.
Ghent Chiropractic - complimentary first day services (including consultation, examination, x-rays (if needed) 622-1222
Newport News:Runner’s Source 223-4970 15% discount on non-sale in stock inventory.
Virginia Beach:Athlete’s FootSalem Crossing Shopping Center - 2085 Lynnhaven Parkway 10% discount on shoes and apparel to card carrying mem-bers of the Tidewater Striders.
Cosmo’s Corner. Cage Free Doggie Daycare and Boarding. 10% discount to Tidewater Striders on all purchases(daycare ,boarding and retail items)cosmoscorneronline.com
Conte’s Bicycle & Fitness Equipment491-1900 Also, Norfolk, NN & Richmond
Dynamic Health Services - Free consult for Striders. www.DynamicHealthServices.org 757-639-3153
Final Kick Sports - 10% off shoes and apparel
First Colonial Chiropractic 496-4956Free Exam. Necessary x-rays included with one paid treatment.
New Life ChiropracticA $160 value for $50. would like to offer striders a consultation, Exam, report of findings and first chiropractic treatment for just $50. Dr. Mike Geheren 757-222-0910
HDK Cycles - Kempsville 424-615115% parts and accessories
Hybrid Academy of Martial Arts - (Scores Plaza) Receive a free one week trial on Muay Thai Kickboxing or Submis-sion Grappling 490-6906.
Special Discounts for Tidewater StridersMassage Discounts - 20% Discount for massage therapy. Two Locations in Virginia Beach - 34th Street at the Oceanfront, and Inlet Fitness - Great Neck. Tamara Vandelinde 757-615-3782 [email protected]
Integrative Message Therapies, 575-3044 $10.00 Discount on all therapeutic massages
New Balance Virginia - Hilltop East10% Discount 433-0100
Running Etc. - Regency Hilltop (see our ad in this issue)
Cayce/Reilly School of Massotherapy Student Clinic 457-7146 - Student mas-sages ~ $20.00; Other services (Reflexology, massage/facial) ~ $5.00 off with Tidewater Striders ID
Shorebreak (Pizza, Sports & Billards)10% discount to Striders, not to be combined with any other specials or coupons.481-9393
Sterling Meadows Kennel - 471-004010% off boarding/supplies - does not include pet food - Must present Strider membership card.
Therapeutic Massage - Allison Thomas10% discount 285-6411Foot Reflexology - 757-430-2526 or e-mail [email protected]. 10% discount for membersWells Therapeutics, Inc. - 490-9488 Massage therapy in Mount Trashmore area 10% discount on all therapeutic massage.Zen Hot Yoga. - 757-288-9142 $25 discount off 1-month unlmited package or $75 off a 3-month unlimited package. http://www.zenhotyogavb.com/Various LocationsIn Motion Physical Therapy and Sports Performance.10% off VO2 Max testing - www.Bonsec-oursinmotion.comDuck, NCOuter Banks Running Co.10% Discount 252-255-5444Other LocationsLifetime Running and Fitness10% on all training programs, 703-975-1605 SportsLegalForms.com - 20% discount - use code “STRIDERS”.
Race DiscountsCorrigan Sports Events which include Frederick Running Festival, Baltimore Running Festival and more. Enter code runclub14 at checkout to receive 15% off your entry. Visit events at Corrigansports.com
These merchants give discounts to Tidewater Strider members. Most stores give at least 10% discount on non-sale items. Bike shops usually give discounts on parts and accessories only. You must show your Strider membership card and the discount is non-transferable. Please support these merchants willing to support us!
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strider app
Membership Application Tidewater Striders Running Club
1585 Lake James Dr. Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Our 40th Year of Running Hampton Roads
Save Time & Paper & $$$$ Sign Up Online @
TidewaterStriders.comQuestions or Changes Call / Email 757 270-0285 [email protected]
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1-Year 2-Year <<<<< Check your option Regular Individual ____ $20 ____ $30 Amount Enclosed: Dues: $_____________ Youth (Age 18 & Under) ____ $12 ____ $18 Tax Deductible Donation $____________ 2-Person Family—Same Address ____ $25 ____ $40 __Scholarship __Youth 3 + Family—Same Address ____ $30 ____ $50 Total $ ___________ Checks Payable toGolden Runner (any age/includes ____ $100 Not Available Tidewater StridersEntry into club-owned races) Note: Club is a 501c3 nonprofit; donations, not dues, may be deductible
I know that running and volunteering to work in club races and other events is potentially hazardous. I should not enter & run or participate in club activities unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of race officials relative to my ability to safely complete any race or event. I assume all risks associated with running o volunteering to help with races, including but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including heat and/or humidity, the conditions of the road or trails and traffic on the course, all such risks being known & appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your accep-tance of my application for membership, I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Tidewater Striders, their national governing body and their sponsors, their representatives and the successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in club activities even though liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of those named in this waiver. Signature/Date_________________________________________________ (Parent or guardian for all youth memberships)
Apply online or mail check & application to: Send address or email changes toTidewater Striders Membership [email protected] 1585 Lake James Dr. NOTE: CURRENT EMAIL ADDRESS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE NEWSLETTER
Virginia Beach, VA 23464-6750 Questions ???? Call 757 270-0285
new energy app
PLAN TO JOIN the Tidewater Striders' New Energy Youth 2014 Running Team New Energy is an informal youth group training together to improve their times in road races as well as their performance in track and field and cross-country events sanctioned by the USA Track and Field (USATF) and AAU. Motivations vary from those who simply enjoy running, to those who are goal oriented and recognize the need to train in order to perform well in races. With its group approach to running practices, New Energy provides a fun, sociable forum for running preparation and development. New Energy welcomes all youth runners, ages 6-16, regardless of ability. Practices are informal, and participants are encouraged to attend as many as possible. Runners must have a good pair of running shoes to avoid injuries. Uniforms (singlet and shorts) and Warm ups ( Hoodie and Pants) can be purchased, but are optional. Membership in the Tidewater Striders is required by the third practice in order to participate in sessions and compete on a team basis in Track and Relay teams. The cost is $12.00 per year or $18.00 for two years. The Team participates in road races held in the Tidewater area, which are part of the Youth Grand Prix 1-mile series and are sponsored by local organizations such as school PTAs. Check race flyers for specific information by visiting www.tidewaterstriders.com . A New Energy Team race schedule will be part of the program and can be found under ‘Youth Programs’ on our Web Site. Coaching is provided by volunteers who are Tidewater Striders members. Again this year, Angelo Celesia will provide leadership for training. Other running enthusiasts/parents will also assist. New Energy provides youth runners and their families an enriching environment which can be a building block to the youth runners' future. In the past, New Energy runners attended National Cross Country and Track and Field Championships around the Country. Many previous New Energy runners are currently participating with high school and college teams where they have excelled in Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field with All State and National recognition. New Energy has produced numerous All-American medalists, State Champs and one National Champion in Cross Country. New Energy Team Training - Tuesdays /Thursdays, from 5-6 p.m., at Mt. Trashmore (Kid's Cove area facing South Blvd.), beginning Tuesday Sept 4th, 2014. Visit www.tidewaterstriders.com under ‘Youth Programs’ for our race and training calendar. Suffolk Training Site: Starts Sept 4th - Sleepy Hole Park, Monday/Thursday 5:30-6:30 [email protected] Norfolk Training Site: Starts Sept 4th - Lafayette Park, Thursdays 6 – 7 pm [email protected] Chesapeake Training Site: Starts Sept 8th - Oak Grove Park, Monday/Wednesday 5 – 6 pm [email protected] P.O.W.E.R. Training Site: Starts Sept 3rd – Virginia Beach MS, Wednesdays 5-6 pm [email protected] Peninsula Training Site: Starts Sept 8th - Sandy Bottom Nature Park Mondays 5:30 – 6:30 pm. We meet in the first Parking lot inside the HRC Pkwy [email protected] For more information, contact: Coach Angelo Celesia: [email protected] 757-288-7715 Dan Edwards, Chairman of the Tidewater Strider Youth Committee: [email protected] 757-495-3551 ...............................................................................................................................................................
TO SIGN UP AND REGISTER FOR OUR TEAM Use our Online web form: http://www.liveanswer.cc/newenergy/NewEnergy.html
or visit www.tidewaterstriders.com
(Also, you may contact [email protected] or call 757-288-7715)
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Walkwithusforfitnessorcompetition.Ourwalkersparticipateinalldistancesfrom1,500meters(justunderamile)throughMarathonsandUltras(beyond26.2miles).Trainwithusformotivationandsupport.Grouptrainingsareusuallyscheduledonweekends.Checkthe“AllAboutWalking”forumforweeklyupdatesonplaces,dates,times,anticipatedpacesanddistances.RacewithusThewalkershavetheirownGrandPrixeventswithpointsgivenforparticipationaswellasplacefinish.Anystyleofwalkingiswelcomewiththeonlyrequirementbeingthatyouwalkthewholeracetomakeitfairforallparticipants.CompetewithusOurmemberstraveltoUSATrackandFieldracewalkeventsatthestate,regionalandnationallevels.Wealsotraveltootherwalkfriendlyeventsacrossthecountry.Youdon’thavetobefasttojoinus.Nomatterwhatyourpaceyouarestillfasterthanthepersonwhodidn’tgetoffthecouch!
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USH to the GOAL 5K/1 Mile Fun Run
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2014 2:00PM
Mount Trashmore 310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
A 5K & 1 Mile fun run/walk event to raise money to support youth soccer programs hosted by Virginia Rush Soccer Club. The
objective of this event is to bring the community together to encourage youth athletic activity, and to provide financial
assistance to young soccer players in need. Be a part of this
community event by being a Sponsor and/or participating as a company, family or individual. To learn more about Virginia Rush Soccer Club
visit our website: www.varush.com
Special thanks to our sponsors:
TIMELINE:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday September 10-12, 6 pm—9 pm
Packet Pickup at the Rave Soccer Complex, 2949 Shipps Corner Rd, Virginia Beach, VA
Sunday, September 14 5K run/walk– 2:30pm
Registration & Packet Pickup—1:00 pm Raffle Drawing 2:45 pm & 3:15 pm
1 mile run/walk—2:00 pm Awards 3:30 pm
Food and drinks will be provided after the race to participants.
Astro Entertainment
Atlantic Bay Mortgage
David M. Clifford, M.D. and Chad Manke, M.D., Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialist
Home Associates of Virginia Inc.
Mosquito Joe
Professional Auto Sales
Speight Marshall & Francis
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T-Shirt Size (circle one): YM YL S M L XL 2XL
Race: 5K 1 Mile Fun Run
Mail registration to: Rush to the Goal 5K, 4325 Alfriends Trail, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Or register at www.tidewaterstriders.com.
No refunds, exchanges or transfers. Make checks payable to VA Rush Soccer.
5K registration: $25 Until August 15 $30 August 16—30 $35 August 31—Race Day
1 mile registration: $15 Until August 15 $20 August 16—30 $25 August 31—Race Day
Race shirts are guaranteed to all participants registered before August 15, 2014.
Overall Awards
Awards to Top 3 Males and Females in all age group divisions
Awards to ALL 1 mile participants
Please read the disclaimer before signing.
I know that running a race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of the race officials relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather such as heat and humidity, traffic and the conditions of the course. All such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration for your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Tidewater Striders, the City of Virginia Beach, the USTAF, the Virginia Rush Soccer Club, race officials, volunteers and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event. I grant my permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for legitimate purposes. This is a race conducted under the rules of the USTAF. I understand this race is not intended for dogs on leashes, roller blades or roller skates and I will abide by these guidelines.
Signature ........................................................................Date ..............................
(Parent’s or guardian’s signature if under 18)
Rush to the Goal 5K 4325 Alfriends Trail, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. P 757-572-0637 F 888-788-4452 www.varush.com www.tidewaterstriders.com
USH to the GOAL 5K/1 Mile Fun Run
VA-USATF 2014 OPEN ONE HOUR RACE WALK CHAMPIONSHIP & TIDEWATER STRIDERS 2014 ONE HOUR POSTAL RACEWALK
Saturday, November 8, 2014 Tallwood High School, 1668 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA
*A Walking Grand Prix Event * *A Golden Runner Race* The track will open at 7:00 am; 1st Heat starts at 8:00 am
This is the 2014 Virginia Association USATF Open One Hour Race Walk Championship on the track. Non USATF members and other NonVA-USATF members are welcome to participate and are eligible for Tidewater Strider awards for open M & W 1st - 3rd places. In accordance with Rule 3 of the USATF Competition Rules, only VA-USATF members are eligible for VA-USATF open awards M & W 1st – 3rd places.
In past years the one hour race walk results were submitted by mail to the Shore AC of New Jersey, where the term “Postal” originated, and combined with one hour races from other world venues. Walk On! Minnesota took over as national sponsor for two years using digital reporting of results. The Shore AC has returned as the country-wide race sponsor, they have retained the “Postal” name, and have returned to the postal method of submitting race results. Competitors may submit, or have their race results submitted to the Shore AC 2014 country-wide One Hour Postal Race Walk for a separate $5 fee. This is in addition to the $10 Tidewater Striders race entry fee used to offset the cost of using the track at Tallwood High School. Participation in the Shore AC & National Postal One Hour Race Walk is encouraged. $15 is the total fee for race entry and participation in The Shore AC National Postal Competition (one $10 check payable to Tidewater Striders; and one $5 check payable to Dave Talcott for Shore AC race registration). Lap forms will be available at the race site. The race director will consolidate and submit all Shore AC National Postal race fees, completed registration entry forms, & lap sheets to the Shore AC (Attn: Dave Talcott, Owego, NY). Receipt of payment, or Tidewater Strider Golden Runner #, and the completed entry form prior to November 8, 2014 is REQUIRED. THERE WILL BE NO RACE-DAY REGISTRATIONS.
It is anticipated that two, one hour heats, will be conducted. Individuals walking in the first heat must remain available to count and record lap times for, the second heat walkers. It is recommended that prior to arriving, walkers arrange with another walker to record lap times during one heat and compete in the following heat, or visa-versa.
THE USATF COMPETITIVE RULES OF RACEWALKING WILL BE FOLLOWED. A minimum of three (3) USATF certified racewalk judges will be assigned to judge the racewalkers in each heat. One caution (yellow paddle) may be given by a judge to walkers observed to be in danger of ceasing to comply with the rules of racewalking during their heat. Failure to (1) maintain contact with the ground at all times, and/or (2) failure to insure that the advancing leg is straightened immediately upon contact with the ground, and maintained straightened until the body passes over the leg, will result in warnings (red cards) being issued by the judges. Walkers receiving three warnings (1 red card per judge) will be disqualified and their names will not be submitted to the national sponsor: Shore AC of NJ. An air horn will be used to start each heat. A large digital race clock, located in the vicinity of the starting line and visible to all competitors, will display the time. Each walker’s lap recorder will use the digital clock, or their own digital clock/watch, to record the cumulative time of each of the walker’s laps. When five minutes remain to be walked, each walker will receive a marker (Bean Bag) to carry during the remaining time. A hand bell will be used to indicate when there is one minute remaining. The air horn will sound when the hour time has elapsed. Walkers will drop their markers at their location on the track when hearing the final air horn blast. Officials will then measure – using a measuring wheel - and insure the distance of each walker’s final lap is properly recorded on each walker’s lap sheet. *----------------------------------tear here------------------&----------------mail with check------------------------------------------- Make $10 Checks Payable to the Tidewater Striders and mail to: 211 – 66th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-2040 Race Director: Steve Durrant – [email protected], Phone 757-422-6811 or 757-615-2452 VA-USATF Member: Yes__No__ Name(First,MI,Last)____________________________________________USATF Mbr#__________________M__F__ Address(#&Street,City,Zip)__________________________________________________________________________ Phone #__________Email Address________________________GoldenRunner#__________Age on 11/9/14________ I understand that racewalking is a potentially dangerous activity. I should not enter the event unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide to any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the walk. I assume all risks associated with racewalking this event, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather including heat and humidity, and the condition of the track and all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Tidewater Striders, Shore AC of NJ, RRCA, USATF, VA-USATF, the City of Virginia Beach, the Virginia Beach Public School System, TriDuo.com, race officials, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims and liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event. I grant permission for all of the forgoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recording or any other record of this event for legitimate purposes. I understand that this is an event conducted under the rules of the RRCA and USATF, is not intended for baby joggers, head phones, roller blades, and dogs on leashes. I will abide by these guidelines. ________________________________________________________________ ___________________________ Signature (Parent, if under 18) Date
One Mile & 10K Run
Race Day Schedule
Registration Opens: 7:00 AM Registration Closes: 8:45 AM 1‐Mile Run / Walk 8:15 AM 10K Run 9:00 AM
Location
Packet Pick Up & Registration (Wed & Thu) & Awards Ceremony at Mt. Trashmore YMCA at 4441 South Boule‐vard, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Conveniently located just off I‐264, take the south Independence Blvd exit, turn left onto Edwin Dr, and then left onto South Blvd.
Registration Striders Non‐ Member Member Early Registration online* & Postmark by Nov. 16 $15 $18
Late Pre‐registration* Nov 17 through Nov 26 $24 $24
Race Day Registration $30 $30
* Online open thru 12 noon Nov 25th; no transaction fees. Golden Runners & race passes postmarked by Nov. 16th
Thanksgiving Day
10K Certified Race Course
The 10K race will begin at the YMCA located on South Blvd and run down to Presidential, onto Colonial Pkwy, Palace Green, Cumberland, Chancellor, William Penn, Palace Green, Winsdor Woods Blvd, Silina, West Colonial Park‐way, South Blvd, through Mt. Trashmore, and back to the YMCA. USATF Certification: VA11043RT
1‐Mile Course
The 1‐Mile event will begin and finish at the YMCA and is an out and back on South Blvd.
A Tidewater Striders Grand Prix Event
Register On‐line at TidewaterStriders.com
Chip Timing by Chronotrack Bib Chip
Start and finish line times for the race will be recorded us‐ing the Chronotrack Bib Chip timing system. Do not fold your race number and wear it on your front.
Packet Pick‐up & Late Registration Wed. Nov 27th 1‐7PM
Late registration & pre‐registered packet pick‐up will be held Wed., Nov 26th from 1:00 to 7:00 PM at the Mt. Trashmore YMCA , 4441 South Boulevard in Virginia Beach.
2014‐15 Scholarship Recipients: $25,000
Tom Bashara Scholarships John Will & Daniel Read
Ocean Lakes / Univ of Texas‐Dallas & CNU
Pamela Edwards Scholarship
Nicole Park Ocean Lakes / Ole Miss
Tidewater Striders Scholarships
Julie Stern Cox / JMU
Tidewater Striders Scholarships
Mathew Schwartzer Pr Anne / Indiana
Kevin O’Sullivan Princess Anne / NYU
Elizabeth Cornell Pr Anne / Tennessee
Zackary Fanelty Tallwood / Georgia Tech
Erin Spare Tallwood / VCU
Lauren Hornsby Pr Anne / UVA
Madeleine Mitchum Pr Anne / VT
Eddie Fissinger FC / Wm & Mary
Abigail Motley Kellam / VT
Brent Coulter Landstown / GMU
Samantha Park OL / Mary Washington
“The purpose of the Turkey Trot 10K and 1 Mile Run is to provide a tradi‐tional quality running event for families & runners of all abilities with all proceeds going to the Tide‐water Striders Scholarship Funds.”
Tidewater Striders Scholarship Fund
The objective of the Scholarship Award is to provide financial assistance to Tidewater area college bound high school running, track, and cross country athletes, and continuing assis‐tance where appropriate to current college student athletes. Annual scholarship awards will be designated for the most deserving graduating high school seniors as recom‐mended by the Scholarship Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.
For more information about Tidewater Strid‐ers scholarships or sending donations, contact the Scholarship Chairman:
Dan Edwards 1585 Lake James Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23464 495‐3551 or [email protected]
10K Awards
Runners: First 3 male and female overall and top 3 in each age group.
10K Age Groups
Male: 12 & under, 13‐19, 20‐24, 25‐29, 30‐34, 35‐39, 40‐44, 45‐49, 50‐54, 55‐59, 60‐64, 65‐69, 70 & over
Female: 12 & under, 13‐19, 20‐24, 25‐29, 30‐34, 35‐39, 40‐44, 45‐49, 50‐54, 55‐59, 60‐64, 65 & over Mile Run/Walk Awards
Top 3 male and female age groups: 6 & under, 7‐8, 9‐10, 11‐12, 13‐19, 20‐39, 40 & above;
Ribbons for all finishers.
Information & Online Registration Links: www.TidewaterStriders.com
Race Director: Dan Edwards 495‐3551 or [email protected]
YMCAof South Hampton Roads
In Cooperation with the City of Virginia Beach Special Events Office &
Department of Parks & Recreation
Ocean Creek Apparel 5713 Thurston Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 460‐6118 www.oceancreekapparel.com
Volunteers Needed! Contact Dick Brothers at 619‐8298 or by e‐mail at [email protected]—get a new race crew T‐shirt and earn a pass for next year’s Turkey Trot and the gratitude of 2,600 runners. Don’t miss a great op‐portunity for family and friends of runners to participate.
- CKA
Register online or mail entries to: Turkey Trot, c/o Dan Edwards 1585 Lake James Dr. Virginia Beach, VA 23464
REGISTER EARLY: FIELD CAPPED AT 2,500
T-shirt size(circle one)
S M L XL XXL
Yth-M Yth-L
I understand that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter the run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official to my ability to safely compete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in the event including, but not limited to; falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather including heat, cold, humidity, traffic, conditions of the roads or trails, and all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waver and knowing these facts and in consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Tidewater Striders, The City of Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation, RRCA, race officials, volunteers and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising from my participation in this event. I grant permission to all of the forgoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. I understand that skate boards, roller blades, and dogs on leashes are not allowed in this race and I will abide by these guidelines.
Signature _________________________________________________________ Date_______________________ (Parent’s signature if under 18)
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT SIGNED WAIVERS CAN NOT BE PROCESSED
Golden Runner #
Name (First—Last)
Age Gender Strider Phone Number
Address
City State Zip Code
M F Y N
Make checks payable to: Tidewater Striders
Email: (required for race updates)
Check Race 10K Run 1 Mile Run/Walk
Check if race walker
Special Thanks To Our Sponsors
10K Event Records 1996 Tommy Holland 30:22 2008 Natalie Sherbak 35:12
Race Features
Colorful 100% cotton T‐shirts Random drawings for runners & volunteers Unique turkey trophies After race refreshments Traditional family fun
Presented by:
turkey trot
Entry Fees: include long-sleeve T-Shirt, goodie bag, food & drinks
5k Run or 3k Walk: Standard: $30 Late Fee: $35 (Begins Oct 22 for VB & Oct 29 for Newport News & t-shirts are no longer guaranteed)
Kid’s Reindeer Fun Run or Kid’s 1-Miler (12 & Under): Standard: $15 Beginning on Oct. 22 for VB & Oct. 29 for Newport News & t-shirts are no longer guaranteed
FOR MORE INFO: Arthritis Foundation (757) 456-1119 ▪ [email protected]
Ethan McCallister Chesapeake, VA
5th Annual Newport News Jingle Bell
Presented by
27th Annual Jingle Bell now at the
VA Beach Oceanfront!
5k Chip-timed Run • 3k Walk • Kid’s Reindeer Run
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014
24th Street Stage, Virginia Beach
8:30 am Reindeer Run - 9:30 am 5k Run – 9:45 am 3k Walk
Register at www.arthritis.org or by event at:
Newport News: www.JingleBellRunNN.kintera.org VA Beach: www.JingleBellRunVABeach.org
After the races— Music, Food, Drinks, a Silent Auction, Raffle Prizes & Awards
5k Run ▪ 3k Walk ▪ Kid’s 1-Miler ▪ Tots Reindeer Fun Run
In January 2014, Ethan was diagnosed with
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Nine year old Ethan is your all-American boy: baseball,
skateboarding, running & playing. Ethan has lost range of motion in his jaw & ankles, & has pain in
both knees. He has begun aggressive treatment with weekly
injections of Enbrel, Methotrexate, & Naproxen. His pain continues
to affect his fingers, wrist & shoulder. The medicines he is on are harsh, & sometimes the side
effects are worse than the arthritis itself; however, Ethan is a strong, happy, out-going & God-loving kid. With his caring doctors &
loving family behind him, he will overcome this!
Awards & Divisions:
5k Run: Top 3 overall male & female.
Top 3 male & female: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-24,
25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64,
65 & over.
Kid’s 1-Miler: Medals for top three overall
finishers
Team Awards: Highest Fundraising Team, Most Team Spirit, Largest Team, Highest Fundraiser
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014
Newport News Park 8:30 am Reindeer Run & 1-Miler - 9:30 am 5k Run—9:45 am 3k Walk
Name (First & Last)__________________________________________________________________________________ Team Name (if applicable) _________________________________________ Team Captain ______________________ Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________ City________________________________________________________State_______________Zip_________ Phone: ________________________________________E-mail Address: ______________________________________ REQUIRED : Date of Birth: (1/1/70)_______________________ Age on Race Day _______ M/F______ T-Shirt Size* (please circle one): YM YL S M L XL XXL XXXL (add $2) Amount enclosed (see front of flier for fees) $___________ Check all that apply: Participating: Nov 8, 24th St. Stage, VA Beach Nov 22, Newport News Park Please register me for:
5k Run 3k Walk Kid’s 1-Miler (NN only) Tot’s Reindeer Fun Run Registration for the 5k is the adult registration fee, regardless of age
I am unable to attend, please accept the enclosed donation $_________
Please return to the Arthritis Foundation: Arthritis Foundation, 5101 Cleveland St., #307, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Phone 757-456-1119 Waiver Release: I hereby certify the following (1) I am physically fit and have received medical clearance to partici-pate in the Jingle Bell Run & Walk for Arthritis, (2) in consideration for my application to participate in the Jingle Bell Run & Walk for Arthritis being accepted, I, on behalf of myself, my heirs and assigns, and my estate, hereby waive and forever discharge the sponsors, organizers, affiliates, as well as their agents and employees from any and all claims that may accrue as the result of my participation, and (3) I hereby grant the Arthritis Foundation specific permission to reproduce, publish, circulate, copyright or otherwise use any and all photographs and/or video of me and /or my family, taken at the Jingle Bell Run and Walk for Arthritis, for use by the Arthritis Foundation. Registra-tion is non-refundable. & non-transferable. Signature _____________________________________________________ (Parent or Guardian if less than 18 years old) No Pets Allowed
Please complete this registration form and return to the Arthritis Foundation or register at www.arthritis.org
Seashore Nature Trail 50K at First Landing State Park 6th Annual -- Saturday, December 20, 2014 - Race starts at 8:30 AM
2014 Virginia State RRCA Ultradistance Championship Race
ENTRY FEE: $80 before November 1; $100 from November 1 to December 19. Entry fee for Tidewater Striders members who have a Golden Runner membership is $40 before November 1, and $60 from November 1 to December 19. Golden Runners must register by mail. Eighteen (18) is the minimum age to enter. LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: The race field is limited to the first 300 registered runners and to the first 30 registered Tidewater Strider Golden Runners, after which the regular registration fee applies to Golden Runners. REGISTRATION: Register by mail or online. Registration by mail, complete the form on the reverse side. Online registration, go to www.raceit.com. If the race is not filled, runners may register at packet pick up Friday, December 19. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. The race sold out in 2013. COURSE: This 50K (31.1 miles) race is run on the trails of First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, with less than 1/2 mile on a paved road. The two-loop course is lined with trees and follows hardpacked dirt trails through a variety of ecosystems. The main trail is mostly flat, while side trails are slightly hilly with some tree roots to negotiate in certain sections. Wooden bridges are also found on several trails. FLUIDS AND FOOD: Various fluids and snack-type foods will be provided both prior to and after the race. Two aid stations on the course, each passed multiple times, will provide fluids, sports drinks, and carbohydrate/protein snacks. TIME LIMITS: The race starts at 8:30 AM with a time limit of 8 hours for official finish. Runners must reach Aid Station 6 (22 miles) by 2 PM and Aid Station 7 (25 miles) by 2:45 PM. These cutoffs are strictly enforced. No official finish will be given if runners do not exit these Aid Stations by these times. HOST HOTEL: Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center is the host hotel. A room rate of $89 per night is available to participants. When booking a room mention Tidewater Striders and Seashore 50K to get that rate. http://www.virginiabeachresort.com/. DIRECTIONS TO RACE START: From I-64, take Northampton Boulevard (Route 13) to the Shore Drive exit; turn right and continue on Shore Drive and continue as it turns into Atlantic Ave. Turn right on 64th
Street and continue into the park and to the end of 64th Street at the Narrows boat ramp area. PACKET PICK-UP: To avoid the race day rush, please pick up your race packet on Friday, December 20 at the Host Hotel between 4:00 and 8:00 PM. Alternatively, you may pick up your race packet on race day morning at First Landing State Park beginning at 7:30 AM. AWARDS: All official finishers will receive an award. The following overall and age group awards will be presented: (1) First three overall male and female finishers; (2) First three submasters (age 30-39) male and female finishers; (3) First three masters (age 40 and above) male and female finishers; (4) First three senior (age 50 and above) male and female finishers. Overall place winners are ineligible for submasters, masters and senior awards; masters place winners are ineligible for senior awards. FIVE TIME finishers will receive a special award.AMENITIES: All entrants will receive a premium long sleeve technical shirt. Please note your size (unisex) on the registration form. Sizes are not guaranteed for registration after November 1. INCLEMENT WEATHER OR NATIONAL SECURITY: The Race Director and the Tidewater Striders reserve the right to modify or cancel events as needed in the interest of safety or access restrictions to the venue. No refunds can be given in the event of modification or cancellation.
seashore50k
TRAIL RACE ETIQUETTE AND RACE REQUIREMENTS 1. Stay on the designated trails for the course. 2. Numbers must be worn and visible on front of body at all times during the race. 3. Pacing by unregistered runners is not allowed. 4. Littering may be grounds for disqualification. 5. The trail is open to other runners, walkers, and cyclists. Be courteous. 6. No dogs are allowed to accompany runners. 7. If you can, please carry your own water container to avoid use of cups and possible littering. 8. If need be, stop to help others in need. 9. In places of heavy two-way running traffic, keep to your right as far as possible. 10. Please carry any trash (cups, food wrappers, etc.) with you to trash bags on the course. Leave the park cleaner than you found it. POST-RACE PARTY A post-race party and awards ceremony will take place from 4:30 to 7:30 PM at the Host Hotel. Beverages and food will be provided to all runners and volunteers. Awards will be presented about 5:30 PM. MORE INFORMATION: Contact the race director, Stacin Martin ([email protected] or 757-839-7711). Go to http://tidewaterstriders.com/seashore50K/Many Thanks to the professionals at First Landing State Park for the use of their beautiful trails for our 50K race. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
SEASHORE NATURE TRAIL 50K at FIRST LANDING STATE PARK (NO REFUNDS, EXCHANGES OR TRANSFERS. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.) CHECKS PAYABLE TO: TIDEWATER STRIDERS. GOLDEN RUNNER NO._______ MAIL ENTRY TO: STACIN MARTIN, 941 WYNNGATE DRIVE, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320 (PLEASE PRINT) (PLEASE PRINT) (PLEASE PRINT) (PLEASE PRINT) (PLEASE PRINT) Name (First, MI, Last) ____________________________________________________ Street Address__________________________________________________________City_________________________State______Zip________Phone________________ Age on 12/20/14____ Sex: M__ F__ Tidewater Strider? Y__ N__ Email_____________________________________ (PRINT CLEARLY) Shirt size (unisex): _______S _______ M _______L _______ XL Predicted finish time: _____ Hr _____ Min Regular Entry: _____$80 prior to November 1; _____$100 November 1 to race day Golden Runner: _____$40 prior to November 1; _____$60 November 1 to race day How Many SSNT 50Ks Have You Finished? ______
WAIVER: MUST BE SIGNED I have read the section on Trail Race Etiquette and Race Requirements and acknowledge that violations may be grounds for disqualification. I understand that running and/or walking a trail race is a potentially dangerous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and/or walking in this event, including but not limited to: falls; contact with other participants; the effects of the weather on body temperature, including excess heat and humidity or frigid conditions and cold rain; traffic and the condition of the roads or trails; and all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read thiswaiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Tidewater Striders, First Landing State Park, the City of Virginia Beach, the State of Virginia, race officials, volunteers, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims and liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event. I grant permission for all of the forgoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recording or any other record of this event for legitimate purposes. I understand that this is a trail race conducted under the rules of the RRCA and USTAF, is not intended for baby joggers, skates, roller blades, and dogs on leashes, and I will abide by these guidelines.
_______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________ Signature and Date
5K RUN/WALK
Flat course winds through Brighton on the Bay and Linkhorn Cove neighborhoods and back to Cape Henry Collegiate. (See reverse for map)
REGISTRATION FEE:
On the athletic fields of Cape Henry Collegiate.
REGISTRATION FEE:
P O S T R A C E A C T I V I T YFall Festival takes place from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Try your luck at the Cake Walk and enjoy the many activities that the students have planned for you!
Send your check (Payable to CHC) and registration form to:Cape Henry Collegiate – Race at the Cape1320 Mill Dam Road. Virginia Beach, VA 23454-2306
Checks should be made payable to Cape Henry Collegiate with “Race at the Cape” in the memo line.
COME OUT AND JOIN US FOR SOME SERIOUS FUN AT THIS GREAT EVENT!
PLEASE READ AND SIGN I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including heat or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and everyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Cape Henry Collegiate, race officials, volunteers, and all sponsors, their representative and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
SIGNATURE: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ DATE: _______________________________
PARENT’S SIGNATURE (IF UNDER 18 YEARS): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5K Run/Walk (THROUGH AUGUST 31) $20.00 5K Run/Walk (SEPTEMBER 1 - 30) $25.00 5K Run/Walk (OCTOBER 1 - DAY OF RACE) $30.00 One-Mile Fun Run/Walk (THROUGH AUGUST 31) $10.00 One-Mile Fun Run/Walk (SEPTEMBER 1 - 30) $15.00 One-Mile Fun Run/Walk (OCTOBER 1 - DAY OF RACE) $20.00 I am not able to participate, but I would
like to make a donation. $_______
TOTAL $_______
R A C E C O N T A C T SRACE DIRECTORAlice Meredith (757) 481-9478, ext. 1339REGISTRATIONSBrian Walker (757) 963-8269
AWA R D SAge Group Awards for the 5K Run/Walk will be presented at 9:30 a.m. All participants will receive a finisher’s medal.
T - S H I R T ST-shirts are guaranteed for those participants who register by Friday, October 3.
2014 RACE AT THE CAPE REGISTRATION FORMSEPARATE REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE FILLED OUT FOR EACH ENTRY. SORRY, WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER REFUNDS.
Name: _________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
City: _______________________ State: _______ Zip: _______
Phone: ________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________
Age (as of October 18): _____ Sex: Male Female
CHC Student – Grade _______ CHC Alumni
SELECT A T-SHIRT SIZE:T-shirts are guaranteed for those participants who register by Friday, October 3.
Youth: M Adult: S M L XL
RACE AT THE CAPES A T U R D A Y , O C T O B E R 1 8 , 2 0 1 45K Begins 8:30 a.m. | One-Mile Begins 8:40 a.m. | Registration Opens 7:30 a.m. (RAIN OR SHINE)
Proceeds Benefit the Programs and Activities of Cape Henry Collegiate
EARLY BIRDREGISTRATION $20 THROUGH AUGUST 31
STANDARDREGISTRATION $25 SEPTEMBER 1 - 30
LATEREGISTRATION $30 OCTOBER 1 - DAY OF RACE
ONE-MILE FUN RUN/WALK
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REGISTER ONLINE AT: CAPEHENRYCOLLEGIATE.ORG/RACE
EARLY BIRDREGISTRATION $10 THROUGH AUGUST 31
STANDARDREGISTRATION $15 SEPTEMBER 1 - 30
LATEREGISTRATION $20 OCTOBER 1 - DAY OF RACE EMAIL CONTACT: [email protected]
