Edition 2008, Volume 4 July-August, 2008

UPCOMING CLUB MEETINGS:

√ Thursday, July 17, 7:00 p.m. √ Thursday, August 21, 7:00 p.m. Meetings held at the Good Foods Co-op Community Room, 455 Southland Drive

Sure, the warmer weather makes it a little easier to get out the door for a run in the morning, but that’s not the only thing it’s good for. In addition to the many races in which BLUEgrass Runners com-peted this spring and early summer, we also took time off the road and track to enjoy each oth-ers’ company, our state’s beautiful natural surround-ings, and good food (ice cream is good food, right?!). On June 7, a BGR group headed to Elkhorn Creek in Frankfort, KY for a 12-mile canoe trip. Led by Bruce Carey and Mary Nagle, the group canoed six miles down river, stopped for lunch to fuel up, and then paddled another six miles. Everyone had a great time, but a few club members admitted to being unable to control the urge to paddle faster in order to beat the oth-ers to the stop. Apparently you can take the runner out of the race, but you can’t take the race out of the runner! On June 21, a group of 17 gathered at Leo and Sue McMillen’s home to celebrate the Summer Solstice. And, what better way to celebrate the long-est day of the year than by eating an ice cream sundae? (More pictures of this event are on Page 2.)

Inside This Newsletter… Track Update…...………………....p. 5 Race Results ……………………...p. 6 Race Reports……………………...p. 9 Travel Plans……………………….p.11

BLUEgrass Paddlers? L to R: Mary Stebbins, Chris Grecco, Shannan Gabe, Jim Jackson, Debbie Jackson, Kris Zeps, Val Zeps, Mary Nagle, Bruce Carey, Bob Green, Zanne Jeffries, Dick Jeffries

I scream, you scream, hey, Martin ate my ice cream!

Club Members Enjoy All Summer Has to Offer

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Martin Bess President

859-361-0071 mbessky@aol.com

Mary Stebbins Vice President 859-537-7322

m.stebbins@insightbb.com

Louise Hensley Treasurer

859-276-1906 lbhens1@email.uky.edu

Norma Lundy

Secretary 859-271-2501

norma_lundy@insightbb.com

Dave Kjelby 859-913-5466

dkjelby@insightbb.com

Rana Johnson 859-272-1697

rana.johnson@ky.gov

Shannan Gabe 859-276-0277

shangabe@gmail.com

CLUB OFFICERS

BOARD MEMBERS

BLUEgrass Runners News

Shannan Gabe Co-editor

Chris Grecco

Co-editor

Martin Bess Race Results

Bruce Carey

Birthdays

Submissions, suggestions, & questions welcomed at

BGRNews@gmail.com or 859-971-7400 (fax)

NEW MEMBERS:

Lauren Coons

Casey Crouch

Diane English

John Hill

Deborah Jackson

Heather Stembridge

Yulan Sun

Tammy Wilson

Edgar Zarzalejo

Thanks to this issue’s contributors:

Varinka Barbini ♦ Terry Foody

Dan Wells ♦ Rana Johnson ♦ Mike Lesshafft Mary Stebbins ♦ Sue McMillen ♦ Debbie Jackson

Felicia Rouse ♦ Melynda Milburn

Scenes of Summer

(Above) Terry Foody and Rick Detty enjoy ice cream on

the McMillens’ patio. (Right) Debbie Jackson,

Mary Nagle, David Kjelby, Terry Foody, Kris Zeps, and Rick Detty enjoy the Summer

Solstice evening.

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PAST PRESIDENTS Tom Hackney 2007 Lisa Dahl 2006 Martin Bess 2005, ‘02-’03 Leo McMillen 2004, ‘97-’98 Louise Bieschke 2001 Chuck Griffis 1999-2000 Patrick & Louise Bieschke 1996 Betty Nigoff 1995 Larry Steur 1994 Alan Miles 1993 Brian Crumbo 1992 John Lathrop 1991 Dave Winters 1989-1990 Larry & Celia Wheeler 1988 Dick Jeffries 1987 Bruce Carey 1986 Jim Sutton & John Culbertson 1985 Robbie Robinson 1983-1984 Ken Hoskins & Dr. Tom Pauly 1982 Dennie Williams 1981 Jerry Stone 1972-1980

July 3 Bob Sellin 4 Walt Bower 14 Kim Elkins 21 Rana Johnson 30 Zanne Jeffries 30 Terry Leach 31 Brenda Burton 31 Tom Law

August 2 Chris Grecco 4 Joe Paul Smith 5 Melynda Milburn 6 David Bice 8 Stan Briggs 8 James Pelfrey 10 Melissa Wiehman 14 Carolyn Phelps 14 George Van Meter 18 Mike Kirchner 18 Bobbi Burns 23 Doug Cichon 24 Donna Back 29 Barry Bertram 29 Janet James 31 Martin Bess

For birthday additions or corrections, please contact Bruce Carey, (859)266-3756.

Happy Birthday!

SUNDAY EVENING CLUB RUNS start at 6pm

Commonwealth Stadium near KET

Join us every week for a 5-mile run!

Compliments of Lowell’s

Independent Toyota, Lexus, & Scion Maintenance and Repair

111 Mechanic St. Lexington, KY 233-1173

Visit our website: www.chooselowells.com Owners: Lowell and Betty Nigoff

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Relay for Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of the American Cancer Society. This year, BLUEgrass Runners teamed up with the New Balance Store to participate in Lexington’s annual relay. The 24-hour event started at 5 p.m. Friday, June 13 and took place at the Lexington Christian Academy on Reynolds Road. This is not a race but an event to raise money and awareness, and the goal is to keep at least one team member in motion on the track throughout the event. Relay for Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten that those who face cancer will be supported and that one day, cancer will be eliminated.

At this year’s event, Friday night was almost a wash out. With rain, wind and lightning creating un-safe conditions, the ceremonies and the survivor walk were moved into the LCA gymnasium, and many participants decided not to endure the night. This was the first year that I myself chose to go home mid-relay.

Despite the bad weather, the Relay was a success and our team raised $3,700 for the American Can-cer Society. As of July 1, $240,000 had been collected in total for the Lexington event.

I want to thank all involved this year – Amy Friskney, who was team co-captain and Chuck Griffis representing the former New Balance Store now named John's New Shoes Plus. I want to thank Keiko Buckner for getting the tent and stuff organized on Saturday and helping me load up. Others I want to thank who participated were Debbie & Bill Goodman, Norma Lundy, Louise Hensley, Mary Stebbins, Shannan Gabe, Leo McMillen, Dick Jeffries, David Caywood, Mary Nagle, and Debbie Jackson.

I have enjoyed my time as team captain representing our club for this important cause and feel it is time to pass the responsibilities of BLUEgrass Runners Relay for Life team captain on to others. If you’d like more information, please contact me at mbessky@aol.com or 859-361-0071.

Join fellow club members one Sunday each month for a post-run potluck dinner. Friends and family welcome! Potlucks will be held following the 6pm 5-mile club runs at the Commonwealth Sta-dium parking lot near KET on these Sun-days:

July 20 August 24 September 21 October 19

Monthly Potluck Picnics Continue

This Summer!

Varinka Barbini and Huey run the Memorial Day Mutt Strut four-miler at Keeneland. Despite

Huey’s stop for water in Mile 3, Varinka still man-aged a fourth place overall finish.

Relay Wrap-up by Martin Bess

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(Left) Kentucky Masters Track Chair Terry Foody finishes strong

in Cincinnati.

(Right) The Kentucky contingency on May 10 at the Southwest Ohio Senior Olympics, Seated: Catherine Bishop.

Standing: Terry Foody, Mary Jilka, Charles Bishop, Martha Lutz, Charles Lutz. Not Pictured: Lawrence Finley.

The Alltech Bluegrass Relay Challenge is a non-profit event to promote health and wellness here in our local community and the central Kentucky region.

FOUR-MEMBER RELAY TEAMS COMPLETE 20 MILES RUNNING OR 14 MILES WALKING. FOR MORE INFO, VISIT WWW.ALLTECH.COM/RELAY OR CALL (859) 885-5149.

2008 Southwest Ohio Senior Olympics LaSalle High School, Cincinnati

May 10, 2008 Charles Lutz: 1500m - 5:00; 800m - 2:24 Martha Lutz: 800m - 3:47; 200m - 33.3 sec; 400m - 79:8 sec Terry Foody: 1500m - 8:09; 800m - 4:07

On Track

Wednesday Night Track Workouts Are In Full Swing!

Want to improve your speed for the summer racing season? Looking for people to help you through tough interval work-outs? Come on out to the track!

WHERE: University of Kentucky Track (near Cliff Hagan Baseball Stadium) WHEN: Every Wednesday evening, 6pm

Good luck to our club’s Bluegrass State Games participants!

5K road race and track & field events take place on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20 at UK.

Visit www.bgsg.org for more information.

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KY Children's Hospital 5k May 24, 2008

Varinka Barbini 19:05 1st Female James Plefrey 23:40 John Sensenig 25:49 1st Age Jim Moore 26:43 1st Age Lauren Coons 29:00 3rd Age Terry Foody 32:18 1st Age Leo McMillen 37:16 2nd Age

Run For Glory 5k May 10, 2008

Tom Hackney 25:59 Stan Briggs 26:43 Jim Moore 27:07 Dave Palmer 31:36 Bernie Cornett 34:23 Harold Love 39:02

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 5k Run for the Nun

May 31, 2008 Virgil Johnson 19:58 Eric Friedlander 22:34 Danny Place 23:33 Bruce Carey 23:35 Mary Nagle 25:33 Lynn Coe 27:48 Rick Detty 28:36 David Borden 30:56 Bill Bond 30:56 Terry Foody 33:00 Harold Love 33:44

Lady Hounds Mother's Day 5k Paris, KY

May 10, 2008

Dave Watson 22:26

Chrysalis House 5k May 17, 2008

Christian Wilder 16:41 Gerald Thompson 18:58 Dan Place 23:18 James Pelfrey 24:25 Dave Palmer 29:26 Jorge Arias 30:34 Bernie Cornett 32:51

Eagle Project 5k London, KY May 17, 2008

Felicia Rouse 27:24 1st Age

Staten Island Memorial Day Four-Mile Run

Staten Island, NY May 26, 2008

Rana Johnson 28:49 1st Age

Barren River 5k Barren River Lake, KY

May 17, 2008 Melynda Milburn 27:13

Biltmore 15k Asheville, NC May 18, 2008

Rana Johnson 1:14:28 1st Masters Marta Roller 1:16:16 2nd Age Norma Lundy 1:17:38 1st Age Donald Stanford 1:20:05 5th Age Louise Hensley 1:24:18 3rd Age

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Pro.Active 5k Frankfort KY June 13, 2008

David Bice 16:45 1st Male Don Coffman 19:19 1st Age Leslie Anthony 24:31 1st Age Nancy Stephens 28:40 Terry Foody 31:54 1st Age Robin Antenucci 33:05

Choose Life 5k Danville, KY June 7, 2008

Felicia Rouse 27:47

Beef Festival 5k Old Fort Harrod State Park, KY

June 7, 2008 James Pelfrey 23:38 Rob Slocum 30:11 Victoria Slocum 31:28

NYRR 10k New York, NY

June 7, 2008 Natasa Pajic 1:08:57 Also, congrats to Natasa on completing her first marathon: Cincinnati’s Flying Pig in 5:03:42!

Skelter for the Shelter 5k Nicholasville, KY

May 31, 2008 Gerald Thompson 18:44 2nd Male Carol Miles 21:16 1st Female James Moore 27:18 1st Age

Richmond 5k Classic Richmond, KY May 28, 2008

Tim Bailey 19:17 Virgil Johnson 19:52 Dave Kjelby 22:47 Stan Briggs 24:58 David Nelson 25:44 Neal Gray 26:01 Lynn Coe 26:44 David Borden 30:42 Harold Love 32:40 Karen Nelson 34:02 Leo McMillen 36:14

Young Friends of Bluegrass Conservancy's Farmland 5k

Midway, KY June 14, 2008

Bobbi Burns 22:10 Jim Moore 26:23

Mutt Strut 4-Miler May 26, 2008

David Bice 22.33 Gerald Thompson 24.49 Don Coffman 25.52 Varinka Barbini 27.26 Dan Place 31.02 Bruce Carey 31.46 Shannan Gabe 33.14 Mary Nagle 34.39 James Moore 35.49

Deborah Howatt 36.08 Melynda Milburn 38.07 Analy Scorsone 38.07 Brenda Burton 38.43 Billy Squires 39.32 Dave Palmer 42.16 Mary Beth Naumann 44.03 Janet James 46.31 Trish Squires 49.07

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Hitachi 5k Shakertown June 21, 2008

Melynda Milburn 25:58

Run for the Brass 5k Danville, KY June 14, 2008

Shannan Gabe 23:37 Mary Nagle 25:00 Rob Slocum 28:36 Victoria Slocum 30:32

Camp Nelson 5k XC Nicholasville, KY

June 14, 2008 Valdis Zeps 20:01 1st Age Lynn Coe 29:39 1st Age

Child Connect for Foster Care Youth 5k Omaha, NE

June 14, 2008 Felicia Rouse 26:10

Chris Grecco, Debbie Jackson, and Mary Nagle after the Heart of KY 5k. Congrats to Deb on completing her first road race (and based on what we’ve seen her do at the track on Wednes-day nights, this was the first of many great races to come!)

Heart of Kentucky 5k Danville, KY June 21, 2008

Chris Grecco 17:39 2nd Male Mary Nagle 25:33 1st Age Debbie Jackson 26:48

Make-A-Wish Foundation 5k Walk for Wishes

June 21, 2008

Don Coffman 19:22 1st Age Heather Stembridge 19:55 1st Overall Tom Law 24:16 2nd Age

Possum Ridge 5k Taylorsville Lake State Park, KY

June 14, 2008 Melynda Milburn 26:08

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How FAR will you GO for a marathon? by Mike Lesshafft

I know Tom Hackney has gone to Singapore, and Dan Wells has gone to Germany. But how many people would go to Fargo, North Dakota for a marathon (May 17, 2008)? Dan Wells, Lisa Dahl, and I did. Dan and I flew to Minneapolis to meet up with Lisa and two other friends who came in from Boston. [By the way, three of the five are trying to run a marathon in all 50 states. Keep that in mind as it will be important later.]

We then drove the 3.5 hours from Minneapolis to Fargo in a rented van. We had all day Friday to get there (the race was Saturday morning) so we asked a native from the area what interesting sights there were between Minneapolis and Fargo. He thought for a moment and then said, “There is nothing between Minneapolis and Fargo. And there is nothing when you get there.” I don’t mean to offend any Fargonians, but he was cor-rect. It was a pretty drive though. Thank good-ness I had good company to entertain me since I was driving. I could have died of boredom. If you have ever seen the movie Fargo, it is just like that. Except I did not see any wood chippers.

The race itself was very good. The course is flat and scenic. It starts and ends at the Fargo dome (about the size of Memorial Coliseum) which is very convenient from a logistics standpoint. All the people were very friendly and helpful. Even the police officers, which in many races are stern faced bas-tions of sheer boredom, were upbeat, cheering and waving to all the runners. There were 1,427 marathon finishers and 3,691 half marathoners. So it was a good-sized race.

The weather was fantastic if you could ignore the gale force winds. Well, maybe not that bad, but there was a severe wind alert during the race. I almost got blown over one time, but that was when I was walking just past mile marker 25

Lisa Dahl and Mike Lesshafft in front of Lisa's house in Minneapolis

Club members Dan Wells and Mike Lesshafft with Michael Pomeroy of Boston, MA at the start of the Fargo Marathon

drinking a margarita. Yes, I was having a very bad race day (my worst ever). So when offered a marga-rita it seemed only appropriate to imbibe. It was only about one inch in the bottom of a small paper cup (no salt on the rim), but it was the principle that counted. Although I complained about the wind, it did not seem to affect my colleagues. Lisa and Dan finished close to what they expected. I unfortu-nately was 30 minutes off my anticipated finish time. And you know what that means. For any of you that have been towards the back of the pack you know what I am getting at: Food.

That is right. They were out of pizza and beer when I finished. Very disappointing. Yes, they had pizza and beer for the “early” finishers. This is why speed training is so important. You need to get to the fin-ish before the goodies are gone. Or you could just run the half-marathon and get there sooner. How-ever, I did get an ice cream sandwich, which was awesome. But we had to check out of the hotel, so I had to hurry (relatively speaking) back to the hotel which was just across the parking lot from the finish line. Good logistics thanks to Lisa Dahl’s planning. Got a quick shower and then had to fight the wind again to get my luggage to the car. The drive home was just as exciting, yawn. We were able to find a quaint sports bar in downtown Alexandria, MN to have supper and watch the Preakness. Not sure they knew the Preakness was being run that day. But they sure did after we left.

All in all it was a wonderful trip, thanks to good company. If you are going for a marathon in all 50 states, then I definitely recommend the Fargo Mara-thon. If you are looking for a marathon to include in a vacation trip, forget Fargo.

Reports Race

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It is 5:56 am Monday, May 26, 2008. Memorial Day.

My mind focuses on my early morning run, but my thoughts are interrupted by unfamiliar sur-roundings. I am not in Lexington, but on vaca-tion in downtown Manhattan. I groggily look at the clock, hit my cell phone alarm before it alerts me to wake up, and leap out of bed. As I begin my race day ritual I reach for my race number, however, I remember that I must pick up my packet at the race site—at Staten Island.

I make my way to the lobby of the hotel, and the doorman warns me that it may be challenging to hail a cab on this uneventful holiday morning. Not too concerned, I ponder that 20 minutes should be plenty of time to arrive at the ferry that will transport me to Staten Island. Ten minutes later, I am anxious, antsy, and apprehensive as the cab pulls up. “My ferry leaves in 10 min-utes,” I shout as I jump in the cab. “No prob-lem,” the driver says, “I will have you there in five.”

Staten Island Memorial Day Four-Mile Run by Rana Johnson True to his word, the cabbie gets me to the ferry

in time to notice others sitting around waiting. It appears to be pretty crowded for a holiday. I am informed that the ferry is delayed. After a thirty-minute wait, my ferry crosses the New York Bay to Staten Island. I exit the ferry and take bus #51 to Father Capodanno Boulevard. I consider my hour and twenty minute commute using three modes of transportation for a four-mile race as I arrive at the packet pick-up. This was my second race in 8 days—I am a bit of a running junkie—it was worth it!

The Staten Island Memorial Day Four-Mile Run stretched along Father Capodanno Boulevard from Sand Lane to Miller Field before doubling back to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Boardwalk along the beachfront. Approximately 1,200 run-ners and walkers competed in the annual event, marking the unofficial start of summer on Staten Island. This was a small, scenic, and fast-paced race. The final two miles along the boardwalk offered a tranquil view of the bay. Next year, if you happen to be in New York for Memorial weekend, I highly recommend this race.

11th Annual Biltmore/Kiwanis 15K Race by Rana Johnson

This mid-May race in Asheville, North Carolina is extraordinary! The must-run race takes place on the Vanderbilt’s historic Biltmore Estate, beginning at the winery. While the first mile is flat and downhill, runners are tested during the next 3-4 miles to conquer two challenging hills before the course loops up and around the Biltmore mansion. Running up to the majestic home is a metamorphic experience—you will quite possibly believe that you have stumbled into a fairy tale and discovered a 19TH century mansion. At first glance you may be distracted, as well as overwhelmed, by the beauty of such an incredible structure. As you run alongside the garden with flowers of various hues, you are tempted to stop, however, you continue running. As you run past the front door and turn left at the island of flowers, you experience one final urge to glance over your shoulder for a final peak at the real-life castle.

As you pass through the wrought-iron gate, you descend into the picturesque gardens and trails lined with beautiful springtime blooms. The last several miles of the race offer runners a downhill course complete with the quiet splendor you enjoyed during the start of the race. Before reaching the fin-ish line, you are met with one final hill as you ap-proach the winery. The roads are completely closed for traffic, and runners are surrounded by the tranquil majesty of the Biltmore Estate. I highly recommend this race. Make sure you take a camera!

Runners approach the Biltmore Mansion.

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Travel Plans Considering an out-of-town race? Check out what other club members have on their running agendas.

Aug 23: Mesa Falls Marathon, Ashton, ID (Dan Wells) Sept 20: US Airforce Marathon, Dayton, OH (Mike Lesshafft, Gerald Thompson) Oct 4: St. George, UT Marathon (Dan Wells) Oct 12: Steamtown Marathon, Scranton, PA (Chris Grecco) Oct 12: Chicago Marathon (Sally Statom, Donna Back) Oct 18: Green Mountain, VT Marathon (Dan Wells) Oct 19: Columbus, OH Marathon (Mary Stebbins) Nov 2: New York City Marathon (Gerald Thompson) Nov 16: Rock n Roll Full and Half Marathon, San Antonio, TX (Shannan Gabe, Mary Stebbins, Rana Johnson)

To get in touch with one of the listed club members about their plans, email bgrnews@gmail.com or call Shannan at 859-276-0277.

Interested in having fellow runners join you at an out-of-town race? Submit your event info to bgrnews@gmail.com.

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Upcoming Races Around the Bluegrass July 19 - Bluegrass State Games 5K - Lexington, KY July 26 - Run for Recovery 5K - Lexington, KY (Keeneland) July 26 - AFB Mare-A-Thon 5K - Shelbyville, KY - (502) 633-1295 July 26 - Louisville Defender 5K - Louisville, KY - David Flaugher (502)664-7427 - USATF Championship Series August 9 - Midsummer Night's Run 5K - Lexington - 859-260-6945 or race@bhsi.com - Register at John’s 7/26 & after August 9 - 4th Annual KY State Park Race Series "Dale Hollow 5K Classic" - Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park, KY August 15 - Baptist Family Health/Southern Kentucky AHEC Nibroc 2 Mile - Corbin, KY - jstacy@bhsi.com August 16 - "Take It Two The Bank" 2Ml - Booneville, KY - Jamie Brunk (606)593-6126 or kybrunk@prtcnet.org August 23 - Railroad Days 5K - Junction City, KY - Wilderness Trace Running Serres August 23 - 1st Annual Bryce Riley Memorial 5K & Kiddy Dashes - Nicholasville, KY (RJ Corman RR Headquarters) - vbarbini@lfucg.com or (859)-559-6593 August 23 - Nathan's Run/Walk-n-Roll 5K - Keeneland; Lexington, KY at 8am - lcrist2@gmail.com August 23 - Lame Duck TRY-Athlon - Georgetown, KY (Mallard Point) - Alan Siebenthaler asieben@insightbb.com August 30 - Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival/YMCA 5K - Winchester, KY - info (859)744-9622 August 30 - Jackson County Fair & Homecoming 5K - McKee, KY - Jay or JoAnn Clemmon (606) 287-5289 or (859) 227-8798 or bluejoanndaisy@yahoo.com August 30 - JD Crowe Bluegrass Festival 5Kxc - Wilmore, KY August 31 - Norris Dam Hard 20K Trail Race - Norris, TN at 8am - Bobby Holcombe runnersmarketbob@tds.net September 6 - Born to Run 5K - Cynthiana, KY - Pat 859-234-5236 September 13 - Alltech Bluegrass Relay Challenge - Lexington, KY www.alltech.com/relay September 13 - Bays Mountain 15 Mile Trail Race - Kingsport, TN - Mark Skelton at markskelton@markskelton.com September 18 - UK PA Class of 2010 5K - Lexington, KY