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Arroyo Grande’s LINDA SOMERS SMITH (48, ASICS Aggies)claimed the Pacific Association 10-Mile title at the NorCal

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Who’s Conducting the Study?The study is being conducted by Dr.Michael Fredericson of the Departmentof Orthopedics, Division of PhysicalMedicine and Rehabilitation. Dr.Fredericson is the team physican for thenationally-ranked Stanford CrossCountry and Track and Field teams.Additionally, he is being assisted on theresearch by two medical students,Kierann Smith and Adam Tenforde. Bothstudents were high-level student ath-letes in college: Kierann was a memberof the cross-country and track squads atHarvard, and currently is a member ofthe Impala Racing Team. Adam was anOlympic Trials qualifier, five-time All-American, and part of multiple teamchampionships while at Stanford.

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Sounds Interesting! How DoI Sign Up?Please visit the PAUSATF website(www.pausatf.org) to find the link to thestudy. The survey is available online andtakes 10–15 minutes to complete. Allinformation collected will be kept confi-dential, and having greater participationwill ensure that we more accuratelyreflect the true running population.

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It’s the weekend of March 12–14 and I am in Qatar, a Middle Eastern country situated on a fieldof natural gas that, it’s claimed, has enough reserves to fuel much of the world for 100+ years.Doha is a city on the move. There are three shifts of workers busily erecting magnificent build-

ings around the city. Qatar is bidding for the 2022 World Cup and I wouldn’t be surprised if theysoon bid on, and win, the right to host an Olympic Games or World Championships.

Case in point is the Aspire Stadium. Seating 8,000, it’s the finest indoor facility that I haveseen anywhere in the world. On my walk Saturday, I noticed buildings rising up out of the desertjust about everywhere! It was also quite hot (80˚ at 7 a.m. local time)—a bit warmer than mysnow-covered yard in Wisconsin, to be sure!

U.S. athletes did well on the first day here, leading the show with eight medals. ChristianCantwell defended his title. Bryan Clay and Trey Hardee went 1–2 in the heptathlon for men.LoLo Jones, after a miserable semi-final, won her 60m hurdle finals breaking Gail Devers’American record in the process. On Sunday, I expect Carmelita Jeter to blow the field away in the60m hurdles and I’m looking forward to seeing Anna Pierce and Jenny Meadows go head to headin the women’s 800 meters. Oh, and the men’s 3000 meters with Bernard Lagat and Galen Ruppshould be spectacular. (Editor’s Note: Visit www.usatf.org to find out what happened!)

On the distance side, there has been lots of good news for the U.S. Desiree Davila ran a per-sonal best of 8:51.85 to make the final of the 3000 meters, where she took 10th in 9:07. Not badfor a marathoner. Former Stanford athlete Garrett Heath ran a superb semi-final, running a PB of3:39.25 and then came back in the final to take 5th in an amazingly crazy and competitive race.

The IAAF World Indoor Champs are seen in more than 200 countries, and on the web inU.S. and UK. Seems BBC, NBC, or ABC didn’t care to broadcast them in their respective coun-tries. Pretty pathetic, I think! I’d like to hear your comments on that.

Finally, congrats to the HONDA-LA Marathon for selling out for the first time in its historyand to the Oakland Distance Festival for bringing road racing back to Oakland. I hope to see manyof you at the ING Bay to Breakers or perhaps the Cardinal Distance Carnival at Stanford.

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USATF Regional News

With the NorCal John Frank Memorial 10M,the LDR completed the first race of the year inRedding. Runners and volunteers can’t help butlook for the beautiful snowcapped Mt. Shastain the near distance. I want to acknowledge thisrace for its ecological message sent in 2009 byproviding each participant with a “Chico bag”(a reusable nylon bag that’s stuffed into a smallpocket bag with a clip when not in use.) Thisrace was followed by Emerald Bay 12K, a long-time participant of the PA Grand Prix series. InApril, we will have had Zippy’s 5K in GoldenGate Park and the KION 5K in Carmel, bothof which afford the athlete an opportunity toexperience beautiful locations and ambiance.May will top it off with the PA Open T&FChampionship on the 30th at the College ofSan Mateo and the Memorial Marin 10K onMonday, the 31st. Then it’s June and we hopethat the Bay Area Track Club, ASICS Aggies,Impala Racing Team, and others will be prepar-

ing to be recognized nationally at the NationalClub Championships.

The venue of the National Club OpenTrack & Field Championship has finally beendecided: San Francisco State University onFriday–Saturday, July 9–10, 2010. The qualify-ing standards are posted on the web. USATF isproviding team prize money of $10,000. Clubswill be scored on total team points. We can besure it will be cool in The City. Coach TerryBurke, SFSU, is the facilities coordinator; AlHernandez, meet coordinator, Bruce Colman,officials coordinator; Fred Baer, hospitality andtransportation coordinator; Jo Anne Rowland,package pickup director; and Samuel Harvell,volunteers chair. It takes a lot of volunteers toexecute a national event, so we encourage any-one who is interested to sign up on the volun-teers sheet posted on the PA website. Examplesof areas where volunteers will be needed arehospitality, security, package pickup, and fooddistribution. This is a free event for spectators.We know that our track clubs are gearing tocompete against the more than 64 clubs com-ing from other associations.

In December 2009, I was one of the recip-ients of the USATF President’s Award; howev-er, there was no explanation of why. Your mem-bership includes insurance while you’re volun-teering as an certified official at a sanctionedevent. But if it’s a nonsanctioned event, you arenot insured. Officials receive certification from

USATF. When certified officials volunteer for anonsanctioned event, such as a college, highschool, and youth track or cross country meets,they’re not insured. It’s during these events thatcertified officials have been wrapped up in law-suits. Field events pose the most danger as thediscus and hammer throws may go errant andspectators may be injured. I was able to developa consensus that certified officials need generalliability coverage while at nonsanctioned eventsif they are to be part of the program of devel-oping athletes from grassroots to the masterathlete. This was an amazing accomplishmentfor us and USATF has committed to providethis benefit. If you’re involved with boys’ andgirls’ organized sports, or other communityactivities where they need certified officials, youcan volunteer and become a valuable contribu-tor to the community. Become a certified offi-cial and volunteer in either sanctioned or non-sanctioned events and be insured for both. Visitthe PA website for future clinics or contact ourofficials education chair, Shirley Connors.

We still need volunteers in the disabledathlete division. If you have experience workingwith disabled athletes and wish to be active inthe Disabled Athlete Committee, please contactCharlie Sheppard at 408.629.2617.

Anyone out there interested in assisting uswith marketing? Please call me during the dayat 415.447.4212.

Talk to you again in cross country season!

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Pacific Association

Pacific Association LDR Awards BanquetRecognizes Top Athletes

BY MARK WINITZ

When keynote speaker PattiSue Plumer toldan enraptured audience at the 14th AnnualPacific Association/USATF Long DistanceRunning Awards Banquet that she ran to raceand she raced to win, you could see the atten-dees nodding with personal comprehension.After all, the assemblage of about 80PA/USATF standouts was mostly composed ofintensely competitive distance runners whogathered to recognize and celebrate each others’(and their own) racing accomplishments scoredin 2009. This achievement-oriented groupunderstood Plumer’s running philosophy—eventhough the younger attendees were barely oldenough to remember the two-time Olympian’slook of determination when she stepped on thetrack during the 1980s and early ’90s when shewas ranked #1 in the world twice (3000m and5000m) and set U.S. records at 5K both on thetrack (15:00.00, ’89) and roads (15:31, ’86).

The banquet was held last Feb. 6 inCupertino at the Blue Pheasant restaurant, and

was admirably organized and hosted by theWest Valley Joggers & Striders. Plumer’s talk,during which she provided tips for competitiverunners, was followed by the awarding of 79plaques to outstanding individual athletes,teams, and volunteers who participated in thefour 2009 PA/USATF LDR Grand Prix circuits(short LDR, long LDR, cross country, and ultrarunning).

The covey of awards was presented byPA/USATF LDR committee chairs TylerAbbott (men’s LDR), Katie Wasilenko(women’s LDR), and Hollis Lenderking(mountain/ultra/trail). Here’s a short wrap-upof the major awards:

ROAD RACING: Barbara Miller(Buffalo Chips), 70, received the PA/USATF

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The ASICS Aggies won PA LDR Club of the Year honors. left to right Carlos Siqueiros,Kevin Searls, Gordon Abbott, Joe Fabris, Chris Schille, Phillip Reid, Linda Somers Smith

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Among men, Phillip Reid (ASICSAggies), 24, earned the male Road Runner ofthe Year Award for a dominating season inwhich he won every PA/USATF Road GrandPrix race that he competed in (five total) andemerged as the Short Road Grand Prix OpenMen’s Overall Champion.

Best Road Performance of the YearAwards went to Reid (13:55, Silicon ValleyTurkey Trot 5K), and ’96 U.S. Olympicmarathoner Linda Somers Smith, 48, (16:14,Silicon Valley Turkey Trot 5K). Somers Smith’sperformance also earned her the women’s BestAge-Graded Road Performance of the YearAward (101.7% age grading!) and a pendingW45–49 U.S. 5K age group record. 52-year-old Brian Pilcher’s 33:13 at the MarinMemorial Day 10K pinned down the men’sage-graded performance honors (93.93% agegrading).

The PA/USATF Road Racing Volunteerof the Year Award was bestowed on longtimePA road Grand Prix scorer Tom Bernhard forthe fifth consecutive year.

CROSS COUNTRY: 2009 PA/USATFCross Country Championship titlists PhillipReid and Linda Somers Smith earnedPA/USATF Cross Country Runners of theYear awards. Reid scored open division wins inall four of the 2009 PA Cross Country GrandPrix events in which he competed. SomersSmith accumulated five open division victoriesin five outings, leaving her younger competi-tors behind in the grass and dirt.

A number of Pacific Association folkswere also applauded for their receipt of 2009USATF national awards (which were bestowedlast December at the USATF Annual Meetingin Indianapolis): 2009 women’s LongDistance Runner of the Year: MagdalenaLewy-Boulet; 2009 men’s Long DistanceRunning Contributor of the Year (AssociationLevel): Jack Leydig; 2009 Masters Athletes ofthe Year: Male 50–54: Brian Pilcher; Male55–59: Tom Bernhard; Female 70–74:Barbara Miller; 2009 USATF President’sAward: Irene Herman.

Last, but not least, the 2009 PA/USATFLDR Club of the Year Award went to theASICS Aggies Running Club.

ULTRA RUNNING (summary courtesyHollis Lenderking): The PA’s 18th

Ultrarunning Grand Prix (GP) featured break-out years for the two male nominees forUltrarunner of the Year (UROY). Tamalpa’sVictor Ballesteros, pushing Masterhood at39, compiled a résumé of stunning consisten-cy, with seven overall top-seven finishes in GPraces, capped by a 12th at the Western States100M.

At only 27, Chikara Omine of SanFrancisco redeemed the promise of his flashybut uneven rookie season (2005) with a stringof victories that earned him a place in therecord books with each effort. His overall winsat five GP races were clocked in age-grouprecord times, topped by his Quicksilver 50Mtriumph (6:15) establishing a new overallevent standard against the relentless hills ofAlmaden. For his efforts Omine, running forNew Balance Excelsior, dented the top ten inUltrarunning’s year-end rankings of NorthAmerica’s best of 2009, placing eighth, andwas named the PA’s UROY.

The female nominees featured two run-ners at opposite ends of the experience spec-trum. The novice was Oakland’s CaitlinSmith, at 28 still feeling her way into ultra com-petition by electing to run (and dominate) manynon-PA races. But when she stepped up to theGP, she left a bold mark, besting a national-classfield at the Way Too Cool 50K, smashing theevent record at the monumental OhloneWilderness 50K and in her first race longer than50K, capturing a close third at the MiWok100K behind America’s reigning UROY and thenext month’s Western States champ.

Four-time defending UROY BeverleyAnderson-Abbs, 45, battled injury and layoffwoes after powering to women’s overall wins atQuicksilver 50M and Silver State 50K, cappedby a third-place at Western States. Just as theRed Bluff athlete edged Smith inUltrarunning’s rankings, #4 to #5, so did sheagain earn UROY accolades from the PA.

Contributor of the Year recognition wentto Julie Fingar, a three-time GP champion(Open and Senior Open) earlier in the decade.Fingar now directs the GP’s two largest races(Way Too Cool 50K and American River50M), as well as another traditional fixture,the Sierra Nevada Endurance Runs, makingher “the hardest-working woman in the ultra-biz.”

Many thanks to theWest Valley Joggers& Striders, and their banquet organizersUyenthi Tran and Aaron Lee, for organizinga successful 2009 awards banquet.

For a complete list of 2009 PA/USATF individual andteam champions in road running, cross country, andultrarunning, please visit www.pausatf.org.

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Visit CalTrack.com to read Art Klein’ssynopsis of the 2009 Annual USATF Convention.


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May 24, SATAntioch: Deer Valley Super Sprint Triathlon, 9am Superkidz7yrs-under (50ydS-1mB-.25mR), Superkidz 7-10 yrs (100ydS-2mB-.5mR); Sprint Course (250ydS-8mB-2mR) Super course(500ydS-18mB-3.8mR), 8am Superkidz $15, Sprint course$35/$40, Team $45/$50 race day; Super course $40/$45, Team$45/$50. Medals for all, plus SuperKidzs. Kids 14 and underwill win an award! Prewitt Water Park, 4701 Lone Tree Wy.Swim-pool, bike-slightly rolling loop, Run-paved path. Racenumbers are not mailed; you will pick them up on race day. SkyHigh 510/223-5778; Online www.TheSchedule.com

May 31, MON Kentfield: 33rd Marin Memorial Day Races comprising theMarin 10K, the new Don Ritchie 5K, and Youth Track Races.8am-5K; 8:30am-10k; 10:00am-Youth Races. $30/$35 after5/18, includes high quality tech shirts. Youth $5 w/o shirt. Flat,fast, certified courses, dramatic stadium finish. PA/USATF 10KRoad Championship, $3000 prizes, all divs. Engraved plaques 3deep in all age groups (5 year divisions). S/F College of Marin.Download entry form or reg online at www.marinraces.com.Dave Ripp, 415-457-1046.

June 4-5, FRI-SAT Reno: Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay Run Adventure 178M(6th), 7am. One of Reno-Tahoe’s newest & most excitingSpecial events; a team relay run on a 178M course through theReno-Lake Tahoe [email protected];www.renotahoeodyssey.com

June 6, SUNSonoma: Hit the Road Jack 10K Run, 2.2M Walk/Run (23rd),8am $20/$15-16 & under (both distances), $25/$20 after 5/21.S/F North side of downtown plaza; certified paved loop pastvineyards, with one hill. Awards, live music, Ox Roast Festivaland art show in Plaza after race. Hit the Road Jack, PO Box1857, 95476; [email protected]; Active.com

June 12, SATGilroy: Henry Coe 5K/10K Fun Run & Walk, 9am $25, $30after 6/5, $35 race day w/t-s. Henry W Coe State Park HuntingHollow Entrance. Limited to first 250. Onlinewww.theschedule.com

Lake Tahoe: DeCelle Memorial Lake Tahoe Relay (46th), 7am.72 mile, 7 person relay around beautiful Lake Tahoe. Hillycourse with altitude. Oldest distance relay in [email protected]; www.Laketahoerelay.com

DISCLAIMEREvery effort is made to insure the accuracy of theinformation provided in the Calendar. However, thepublisher is not responsible for errors, omissions orchanges made after publication. You can save yourselftime, money and frustration by pre-registering for events(especially before making any travel arrangements). Youmay wish to con rm by telephone with organizers thedate, time and location just prior to the event.

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April 11, SUN Pescadero: Artichoke Half Marathon, 10K Run/Stride, 9am$25, $30 race day w/t-s and awards to all. Pescadero Exit offHwy One (14M S of Half Moon Bay) Pescadero Road East toStage Road, turn right to Native Son’ s Hall; very scenicout/back level paved road and 3M of trails. Race numbers arenot mailed; you will pick them up on race day. Sky High, 4967Santa Rita Rd, El Sobrante 94803; Onlinewww.TheSchedule.com; 510/223-5778.

April 25, SUN San Rafael: Register soon for the Marin County Marathon,Two Person Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k andKids Run. Sunday, April 25, 2010 at McNears Beach Park inSan Rafael. Produced entirely in a sustainable manner -100% of the proceeds are donated to charities: Athletes for aCure, Karno Kids and Parents Place. Where the musicianscome to play, join US Olympians and celebrities for anamazing day at the beach. To learn more and to register, visitwww.marinmarathon.com

April 25, SUN Oakland: Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders, Fourth SundayRuns 5K, 10K, 9am $3 members, $5 non-members. LakeMerritt, 568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland. Hotline: (510) 644-4224www.lmjs.org

El Sobrante: Lakeridge Mini Man Super Sprint (250ydS-11mB-2mR), 8am $40,45 race day w/t-s, lunch w/drink,water, one-day membership to Lakeridge (discount for LACmembers & students w/valid ID). Lakeridge AC; S-pool, B-scenic on San Pablo Dam Rd., R-rolling hills. Medals for all.Lakeridge Athletic Club, 6350 San Pablo Dam Rd., 94803;[email protected]; Onlinewww.TheSchedule.com

May 2, SUN Danville: Workday Devil Mountain Run 5K & 10K – 33rdAnnual, 3,500 Runners/Walkers + Kids Fun Run, Benefits:Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland

May 8, SATPescadero: Lighthouse Duathon, 9am Pescadero HighSchool. Triathletes, Duathletes, this is your event. A GREATtune-up for you racing season. Pescadero is a quaint littletown with lots of Character. The race will offer youchanllenges in a picturesque setting. There's also a 2.2 mile

Fun Run/Walk to get the kids and beginners involved.www.wolfpackevents.com & www.theschedule.com.

May 15, SAT Folsom: Folsom Run with Nature 5K/10K, 1/2M YouthRun,10K run, 5k run & fitness walk, half-mile youth fun run &Wild Way obstacle course challenge Featuring electronic chiptiming for 10K/5K runs and prizes to age category winners;fitness walk is non-competitive Lots of great of raffle prizesfor kids and adults – bicycles, running shoes, gift certificatesWonderful new scenic courses – 10K includes the newFolsom Lake Crossing bridge! Post-race party featuringrefreshments, vendors, entertainment and youth activities Visitwww.folsomrunwithnature.com for links to online registration,downloadable registration forms, and more information. Freekids 1/2 mile run starts at 8am, 5k run/walk starts at 8:30am& 10k run starts at 8:40am. Enjoy our new course over theFolsom Crossing Bridge and down the beautiful AmericanRiver Parkway. Our new addition is "The Wild Way Course"which starts at 10:15am. This challenging obstacle course isan entirely new part of the Run with Nature fun! Althoughwe’ll hand out awards to the top finishers, you’re mostlycompeting for the sheer fun of it (remember how to do that?).Take it on single-handedly to challenge your skills, or take thepack approach with your whole family participating and helpeach other through the course. Tackle the Wild Way as yourmain event, or add it on after your 5K, 10K or youth run. Thecourse takes you on a 2+ mile crazy rollercoaster of a run,over grass, gravel, pavement, and dirt; up hills and down hills;over fences, under barricades; through fields, along chutes;through the Zoo, up flights of stairs; and over logs spanning amud moat.

May 16, SUN Berkeley: Tilden Tough Ten Miler, 10 Miles (22nd), 8 a.m.,$20 pre-reg (LMJS members), $25 pre-reg (non-members),$30 race day, w/t-s, awards, raffle and refreshments. Field islimited to 300 runners. Hilly 10M out/back along Nimitz Way.Sub-60, 70 and 80 minute t-shirts. For entry send SASE to:LMJS, 1910 Arrowhead Dr., Oakland 94611, www.LMJS.ORGHotline: 510-644-4224

May 23, SUN Oakland: Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders, Fourth SundayRun 5K ONLY, 9am $3 members, $5 non-members. LakeMerritt, 568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland. Hotline: (510) 644-4224www.lmjs.org

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June 13, SUNHealdsburg: Healdsburg Fitch Mountain Foot Race 3K/10K(35th), 8am $25, $30 after 6/9, $5 less 12& under & 60+w/commemorative t-s. Pre-reg encouraged as t-shirts areguaranteed only to those who pre-register. Healdsburg HistoricDowntown Plaza; beautiful, paved , certified , rolling loopcourse. Great atmosphere, refreshments. Jerry Strong, 14685Grove St, 95448; [email protected]; Online reg.www.TheSchedule.com; 707/576-6147

Mill Valley: Dipsea Race 7.1 Mile (100th), 8:30am Sharp!www.dipsea.org

June 27, SUNOakland: Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders, Fourth SundayRuns 5K, 10K, 9am $3 members, $5 non-members. LakeMerritt, 568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland. Hotline: (510) 644-4224www.lmjs.org

July 3, SUN Graeagle: Graeagle 5K/10K Run, Walk, Stride, 9am $20, $25race day w/t-s, medals to all. Kids ¼ M Free (no t-s). S/FGraeagle Real Estate (49 miles no. of Truckee, Hwy 89); flat,scenic, road & trail in beautiful Mohawk Valley. Ideal vacationspot, swimming, restaurants, golf, cycling,etc. Sky High Events,4967 Santa Rita Rd, 94820-0963; 510/223-5778; OnlineTheSchedule.com

July 4, SUN Graeagle: Graeagle Triathlon (.5mS-15mB-5kR), SuperKidzTri, 8am $40, $50-Teams, $45/$55 race day w/t-s and medalsfor all. SuperKidz 7:45am (5-12 yrs) $15. Mill Pond next toGreagle General Store; S-warm water lake, B-loop flat, R-roadrun mostly flat, mild hills. Great for teams! Sky High Events,4967 Santa Rita Rd, 94820-0963; 510/223-5778; OnlineTheSchedule.com

July 11, SUN Castro Valley: Eden Medical Center’s Run to the Lake 5K &10K, 2,000 Runners/Walkers+ Kids Fun Run, Benefits: EdenMedical Center Trauma Center

July 18, SUN Lost Gatos: Los Gatos Half Marathon, 10K Jungle Run, 7am$40, $45 after 10/25, $50 after 1/10; 7:15am 10K$25/$30/$35. Los Gatos Creek Trail. First Wave Events, PO Box321263, Los Gatos 95032; [email protected];www.firstwave-events.com

July 25, SAT Oakland: Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders, Fourth SundayRuns 5K, 10K, 15K, 9 a.m., $3 members, $5 non-members.Lake Merritt, 568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland. Hotline: (510) 644-4224 www.lmjs.org

Santa Cruz to Capitola: Wharf to Wharf 6 Mile (38th),8:30am 40 bands along the point to point course. Limit15,000 people, cash prizes. www.wharftowharf;[email protected]

July 31, SUN Australia: Australian Outback Marathon, Contact LeRoy forInformation. [email protected];www.letstravelvacations.com; 800-383-9648

August 8, SUN Pinecrest: Pinecrest Run 5M and 1M Fun Run, The PinecrestRun is held annually the second Sunday in August. All ageswelcome! Starts and ends at the beach on Pinecrest Lake inPinecrest, California. Race course runs through hilly streetsand steeper terrain near the lake. This is Tuolumne County’soldest running foot race! Scenic 5 mile run and "1 mile" Fun


ING Bay to Breakers A to ZYour Quick Reference Guide to Everything Wacky by Mark Winitz

As the 99th running of the annual ING Bay toBreakers approaches, we thought we would takethe opportunity to make you an expert about SanFrancisco’s annual cross-town carnival. Read on.

A is for Aggies, the Northern California runningclub with a history of swift runners that boaststhe most centipede victories at Breakers.Aggies’ men’s pedes have garnered 25 winsand only 5 losses since men’s centipedecompetition began in 1979. The Aggies’women have a won-loss record of 19–4 sincewomen’s pedes started competing in 1987.The Aggies also hold the centipede courserecords for the Breakers’ 12K race: Men:37:40 (1990); Women: 47:36 (1990). (See Pfor pedes.)

B, of course, is for Bay (as in San Francisco Bay)to Breakers (as in Pacific Ocean). Theprecedent to run the race across town—fromthe bay to the ocean—came from the originalCross City Race which was first run in 1912.In 1964, the Cross City Race was renamedBay to Breakers.

The original race course traversed SanFrancisco from the Ferry Building on the bay tothe Cliff House on the sea and was measuredat 7 and 4/5ths miles. Since then, the coursehas undergone a dozen major and minorchanges. Today’s USATF-certified 12K (7.46miles) route starts four blocks from the bay, crests the infamous Hayes Street Hill (see H), proceedsalong the Panhandle and through Golden Gate Park (see G), and finishes at Ocean Beach (seeO). In some circles, today’s race is known as the world’s longest block party.

C is for costumes, the quirky tradition among revelous race participants that puts San Francisco’sunique mark of unconventionality on the event. The first costumed B to B participant on record isCaptain Kidd who, complete with cutlass, finished among 64 starters in the 1940 race. The sameyear, Bobbie Burke disguised herself as a man to circumvent the race’s gender barrier at the time.Effectively costumed, she became famous as B to B’s first unofficial female participant. (Also, seeF, Frances Conley, the race’s first official female participant.)

Costumes didn’t make an appearance again until the 1974 race when John Park and GregBrown, two runners in their 20s, rented tuxedos and showed up on the starting line. Today,anything goes including Mother Nature’s own original dress.

D is for Nancy Ditz, the last female Californian to win B to B. The Woodside resident did it in1984, the same year she set a women’s course record of 2:31:36 at the California InternationalMarathon. Ditz competed for the U.S. in the 1988 Olympic Games marathon in Seoul. GaryTuttle was the last California men’s winner in 1974. Who were the last Americans to win atBreakers? Ed Eyestone (1986) and Lynn Jennings (1993). (Also, see K for Kenyans.)

E is for entry fees, an item that is particularly sensitive for AEG, the event’s organizers. In 2009,only 33,000 of B to B’s estimated 70,000-plus participants paid the event’s entry fees. The othersjumped in as free riders, or bandits as they’re known in the sport. The costs of producing the raceare hefty, and rising, according to an article that appeared in the San Francisco Examiner (anewspaper owned by AEG) last February. The largest expenses are $286,000 for police andsecurity, $51,000 for permits and costs to close streets, $40,000 for portable toilets, and $47,000for trash cleanup. If you participate, please pay the entry fees. Bay to Breakers is a charitable eventthat has raised almost $350,000 for its beneficiaries since 2003.

F is for Dr. Frances Conley, a neurosurgeon at Stanford University Hospital, who became the firstofficial female winner of the race in 1971.The Amateur Athletic Union—the national governingbody for the sport at the time—didn’t allow women to compete at distances over 1500 metersbefore then, but some pioneering women (such as Bobbie Burke, above) did anyway.

Today, women share equal billing, prize money (of the $72,000 purse), and bragging rights atBreakers. In 2006, the race introduced an ING Battle to the Breakers Award in which elitewomen athletes start ahead of the men based on the average difference between each gender’scourse records. The first man or woman to the finish line receives a $25,000 bonus. Thefollowing year, Edna Kiplagat was the first athlete, male or female, to cross the finish line.

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G is for Golden Gate Park, through whichrace participants gleefully gallop, glide, andgrimace starting at mile 4 after cresting HayesStreet Hill (see H) and proceeding through thePanhandle. It’s also for Great Highwayalong the Pacific Ocean which runners reachafter finally exiting the park with 385 meters(approximately 1/4 mile) remaining to thefinish line.

The Breakers/Cross City race has run throughthe entire length of the park on John F.Kennedy Drive (formerly named Main Drive)every year except one. For the 1936 race, thecourse was routed out of the park nearSpreckels Lake due to road repairs.

The portion through the park, which containsample downhill sections, is where many toprunners, if they play their cards correctly,break away from their competitors.

H is for Hayes Street Hill, the notoriouslychallenging five-block climb up Hayes Streetthat occurs about 2 miles into the race. The11% grade culminates at the highest point ofthe course, 215 feet above sea level.

The ING Hayes Street Summit Award, createdby race organizers in 2006, awards cashbonuses of $5,000 to both the first man andfirst woman to crest the hill.

H is also for the Human Wall: 200 boldvolunteers who link arms at the starting lineand separate the seeded, elite field from thethrong of runners behind them.

I is for ING, the financial services companythat signed on as B to B’s multi-year titlesponsor in 2006.

I is also for ING Footstock festival,Breakers’ traditional post-race celebration,complete with food, music, and merchandiseofferings. This year’s Footstock festival movesfrom the Polo Fields, its location in past years.Instead, it will be held as a street festival alongthe western end of Martin Luther King Jr. Drivein Golden Gate Park—a location that is closerto the finish line.

J is for judging, as in costume judging. Thejudging of costumes was held on the B to Brace course for the first time in 1996.

It’s also for Joan Benoit Samuelson, whowon B to B in 1985, a year after she won theinaugural women’s marathon at the OlympicGames in 1984. Benoit Samuelson grabbedthe hearts of B to B participants and followersby embracing the wacky spirit of the event.The Maine resident won the ’85 race whilewearing a large pair of Maine lobster gloves.

K is for Kenya. Lithe Kenyan men have won B toB every year starting in 1991. Kenyan womenhave won about half of the Breakers’ racesduring the same time period. Last year, first-timeBreakers participant Sammy Kitwara (Kenya)set the current Breakers’ men’s course record of33:42. The international scope of ING Bay toBreakers, an attractive prize purse, and a solidrace history attract elite runners from around theworld.

L is for Asmae Leghzaoui of Morocco whoset the current women’s course record of38:22 in 2005.

L is also for largest race. How large? The1986 Bay to Breakers, the largest ever,recorded 78,769 officially registered runnersand an estimated 110,000 total. That year, therace made the Guinness Book of World Recordsas the world’s largest footrace. The smallestBreakers was in 1963 when only 25 runnersregistered. In recent years, an estimated65,000 to 70,000 participants, about half ofthem bandits, have turned out for the annualcross-city frolic. (Also, see E for entry fees.)

M is for May, the traditional month for Bay toBreakers. In fact, the race has been held inlate April or early May every year since1949. Today, the traditional date is the thirdSunday in May.

It’s also for Kenny Moore who topped themen’s race 6 straight years, 1968–1973, themost wins by any male or female at B to B.

N is for nudity, but we won’t go there. After all,this is a family magazine. In what other racedoes “buff bodies” really mean bodies in thebuff?

O is for One Hundredth Anniversary, alandmark that Bay to Breakers will celebratenext year. 2010 marks the event’s 99thconsecutively run year.

Purists might argue that Breakers is the oldestconsecutively run race in America. The BostonMarathon is older (it started in 1897 with 18entrants), but it “skipped” a year in 1918 dueto World War I when a military relay raceonly was conducted.

O is also for Ocean Beach, adjacent to therace’s finish line on the Great Highway, wherebreakers crash. Here members of the OlympicClub, competing in the early days of the CrossCity race on New Year’s Day, would take anicy dip after their race.

P is for pedes, short for centipedes. In ING Bayto Breakers terms, a centipede is composed oftethered runners who participate in the race.Often centipede participants run in artisticcostumes, but elite, or seeded, pedes,bestowed with limber limbs and swift insectgenes vie for top places. Adult centipedesconsist of 13 runners, plus “floaters” who mayrun alongside and substitute for any of theother runners (one floater for Fun RunnerCentipedes and two for Seeded Centipedes).Youth centipedes consist of 6 tethered runnersand a floater.

The ING Bay to Breakers is the official site ofthe World Centipede Running Championships.The centipede competition is the result of ahistoric run in 1978 when 13 leggy AggieRunning Club athletes competed in the racetethered with plastic garbage bags and ducttape.

Q is for qualifying. If you’re fast enough, youcan qualify to start in B to B’s seeded or sub-seeded sections, in front of the throng at thestarting line. Qualifying times for thesesections are based on your race times over thepast year, over various race distances from 5Kto marathon, and adjusted according to yourage division. At the seeded start line,however, don’t look behind unless you don’tmind sprinting in front of a herd of 70,000buffaloes. (Also see H for human wall.)



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R, naturally, is for running the good race, no matter what your speed.What other race in the world makes us utter believers that humanitycan make peace in fellowship and actually run despite ourdifferences?

S is for San Francisco Examiner, which assumed title sponsorship ofthe race in 1966 and began developing the event into a world-classroad race. The Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) acquired theExaminer in 2004 and the ownership rights to the race.

T is for tortillas. Tossing tortillas is a festive tradition at the Breakers’starting line and throughout the race. Before you do, check out E forentry fees and the costs of race cleanup.

It’s also for Tom Knight, the USATF (see U) course certifier whoaccurately measured the B to B course prior to the 1983 race, the yearthat the race distance officially became 12K (7.46 miles). Knight hascontinued to re-certify the course (which has changed very slightlyseveral times over subsequent years) so runners are assured of anaccurate distance.

U is for USA Track and Field (USATF), the national governing body fortrack & field, road racing, and race walking. In 1993, Breakersbecame the first official USATF 12K National Championship, and itserved in that capacity through 1996.

U is also for unadulterated fun. In fact, you’d be hard pressed tofind another road race in the world with as many adults runningaround like children as at Breakers. In what other race do you simplyshrug it off when the guy passing you is running backward?

V is for Robert Jackson “Bobby” Vlught, a student at St. Mary’sCollege, who was the first winner of the race (as the Cross City Race)on Monday, New Year’s Day, in 1912. He beat 121 runners beforeapproximately 5,000 spectators. The San Francisco Bulletin, the race’ssponsor at the time, proclaimed the race as “the largest sporting eventin the West.” Little did the newspaper’s editors know what was in storefor the future. (See L for largest race.)

W is for Len Wallach, who ably directed B to B through its burgeoningyears during the 1970s and ‘80s. Wallach’s The Human Race,published by longtime race sponsor San Francisco Examiner in 1978,chronicles the cavalcade’s first 7 decades. It’s out of print today andfinding a copy is difficult. If you find one (used) expect to pay about$100 for the paperback.

Today, Angela Fang, the event’s general manager at AEG, directs therace with a skilled hand.

X, the roman numeral for 10. See next item.

Y is for the youngest race winner. In 1974, 10-year-old Mary EttaBoitano recorded her first of three straight wins, a record string on thewomen’s side that remains unsurpassed. (Laurie Binder claimed victorya record four times, although they were not consecutive (1979–1980and 1982–1983).

Z is for zany, the most overused, but, perhaps, the most descriptiveadjective that attempts to describe ... well ... the zaniest road race inthe world.

Mark Winitz has authored pre-race Bay to Breakers special sectionarticles for CTRN since 2005. He competed in his first Breakers around1980 and started in the men’s sub-elite section a few times. He has enoughmaterial to compile a 100th anniversary special edition book about thevenerable race.



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2010 SPRING SHOE REVIEW Each new season brings with it the anticipation of improved design and new materials. The shoes that endured our weartesting

process represent the best shoes for a variety of feet and runners. The influence of “Natural Motion” and a reexamination ofdesign and available materials can be seen in the changes that have been made in a number of the shoes. Many shoes in all categories have been lightened up and have lower profiles, though there are still a number of heavyweight shoes with heavy-dutymotion stabilizing technologies, or multiple layers of plush cushioning.

Such changes have further established some best practices that improve overall comfort. All brands have their own lasts and formulations of basic materials that allow them to address the majority of runners’ requirements for fit and feel. The number ofofferings in the Neutral and Performance shoe categories continues to grow, while those in the Motion Stabilizing category, thoughsmaller in number, are becoming more precisely tuned to give better support and a more efficient transition from heel to toe-off.While there are some new patents in both design and use of materials, a number of innovations have spread throughout theindustry so rapidly that they have already become best practices, and the consumer is the ultimate beneficiary.

Shoe companies use slightly different lasts (the foot-shaped forms on which shoes are made) and proprietary midsole formulas,and those result in a wide range of offerings on the market and improved chances that runners can find a shoe to match their fitness and biomechanics. It may take a bit of time to check out all the options, but you’ll know the right shoe for you when you tryit. We offer this Review as a starting point.

Welcome to the Running Network’s 2010 Spring Shoe Review!

Barefoot running has been a hot topic of late: Should you run in shoesor do they hinder your natural movement? This discussion surfaces

every decade or so, and in my 30+ years in the sport, I’ve developed myown take on this, which was corroborated by Cregg Weinmann at lastyear’s Running Network meetings. All things being equal, a runner shouldrun in the least amount of shoe they can, depending on theirbiomechanical needs. It’s true that some people can run barefoot or inminimalist shoes on long runs, etc., but others risk injury that way. Isuggest what my college coach, Dan Durante, had me do: Take a variedapproach. I ran on grass, dirt trails, roads and tracks. I ran on beachesbarefoot or grass tracks once in a while. I ran in light shoes during fastsessions and had my favorite (heavier) training shoes for long runs andeasy days. I also noted that the better shape I got in, the lighter the shoesI could successfully train in. Just remember that this is a personal

decision about what works for you in your own set of circumstances. Findthe right shoe or shoes for you, and add some variety to your trainingsurfaces—you’ll have healthier feet for it!

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ASICS GT-2150 $100The best-selling technical running shoe enters the back half of its second decade with a plan: Be consistent. The design staysas near as possible to previous versions, only tinkering with improvements to materials, especially those at the top of ASICS’impressive line. The similarity with the 2140 extends from the upper, with minor adjustments in the overlays and a loweredankle collar for better fit, to the midsole, through to the shank and outersole. The great cushioning and stable ride are welldialed-in, providing long-time users what they expect: a well-protected, securely delivered run. Runners with stability needsshould seek out the GT-2150 and give it a test run.

“Snug, comfy and feels good. Cushioning is great; my feet are fine even after a 12-mile run. They seem a little lighter than theirpredecessor: keep what works and fix the little things.”

Updates the GT-2140 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with mild to moderate overpronation • Sizes: Men 6–14,15,16,17(D), 7–14,15,16,17 (EE), 8–14,15,16,17 (EEEE), 7–14,15,16 (B); Women 5–13 (AA,B), 6–13 (D) • Weight: Men 13.2 oz. (size 11); Women11.3 oz. (size 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, Solyte Strobel board (heel)

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 10 $105Brooks’ go-to shoe (what did you think GTS stood for?) passes the decade mark with a few new twists. The upper elicits thedesign ethos established more radically in the Trance 9. Here the supportive overlays are effectively distributed to keep the meshopen where needed, while holding the foot over the midsole with the help of a sturdy new saddle overlay on the medial side.The midsole hints at more open segmentation, especially in the heel, improving the transition from heel to toe (a weakness withprevious versions). The forefoot maintains its great flexibility, and the heel and forefoot are bridged by a brawnier TPU shank.The overall weight is more than half an ounce heavier, but the improvements to the support and ride seem worth it.

“The Adrenaline has worked well for me, I know what to expect: comfortable fit, plenty of cushion, and great stability. Still a great shoe, inmy opinion. There’s not much that needs improvement on this series of shoes.”

Updates the Adrenaline GTS 9 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with mild to moderate overpronation • Sizes: Men7–13,14,15; Women 5–12,13 • Weight: 13.2 oz. (men’s 11); 11.1 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: CombinationStrobel slip-lasted, Texon heel board

Nike Zoom Structure Triax+ 13 $100Formerly one of a trio of Triax shoes, the Zoom Structure is the only survivor, though any resemblance to the original is lost in themists of time. The goal of the Bowerman series is to maintain the essence of each shoe while incorporating improvements as theybecome best practices. The upper now sports simplified overlays, with more effective rearfoot strapping to lock the heel into itscradle in a manner similar to the Equilon. The mesh is open, especially across the metatarsals, freeing the bunion window. Themidsole is essentially unchanged, except for more pronounced flex grooves in the lateral crashpad that improve the touchdownand transition to toe-off. The remaining changes are largely cosmetic, but this scaling back has shaved nearly an ounce from theshoe. Its combination of great fit, ride, and stability earned the Zoom Structure our Best Motion Stabilizing Shoe award.

“Slipping these shoes on, I like the snug fit and the sturdy support. The first run proved the fit was good, especially the new supports inthe heel. There is a noticeable amount of cushioning in these shoes. Overall, my foot felt secure and ‘well liked’ in this shoe. The balance,

stability, and support are first-rate.”

Updates the Zoom Structure Triax+ 12 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with mild to moderate overpronation • Sizes:Men 7–13,14,15; Women 5–12,13 • Weight: 12.4 oz. (men’s 11); 11.1 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobelslip-lasted, Cushlon board

Pearl Izumi Fuel $100The Fuel is a new shoe for Pearl Izumi and features some new approaches with its technology. The fit of the upper is glove-likefrom the heel to the midfoot—almost a racing shoe fit—but the forefoot has a roomy feel across the metatarsals to the toes,which, while common, is not standard fare. The ride is firm and responsive, a nice blending of quality EVA and Skydex elementsin the heel and forefoot. The abbreviated Syncroframe is as effective as previous versions while lightening the shoe a bit, thoughit’s still no lightweight. Overall, the shoe provides just enough support and stability for overpronators looking for less bulkycontrol.

“I love the fit of these shoes! The one-piece upper distributes security across the entire foot and helps to reduce the overall weight of theshoe. The ride was firm but not clunky, very stable without being too stiff. These are the best of the Pearls I’ve tried.”

NEW • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with mild to moderate overpronation • Sizes: Men 7–13,14; Women 5–11,12 •Weight: 13.1 oz. (men’s 11); 10.9 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board

adidas adiStar Solution $120The new Solution is aimed at runners who want a responsive ride with a little stability and a measure of comfort. Part of theadiStar family, it features a performance fit in a heavy-duty daily trainer. The upper feels plush, thanks to the cushioned butsleek tongue and the smooth finish of the interior. The midsole is substantial and nicely responsive and protective, while theForMotion cassette provides a smooth transition and good stability. The adiWear heel and blown rubber forefoot are typicalsetups and are well executed. The versatility and ride of the adiStar Solution earned it our Best New Shoe award.

“Good overall feel, comfortable fit, nice cushioning underneath. The upper is padded where needed, but not overdone. The midsole is firm,but responds well; not mushy. Great stable feeling, and a durable, reliable shoe.”

NEW • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to mild overpronation • Sizes: Men 6.5–13,14,15;Women 5–12 • Weight: 14.5 oz. (men’s 11); 12.4 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved to curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted,adiPrene+ Strobel board

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NEUTRAL adidas Supernova Glide 2 $100In its second outing, the Glide takes a direct aim at performance without sacrificing the quality of the original. The upper usesa very breathable, engineered mesh that’s constructed with openings in some areas and is more solid in others. The midsolehas a little softer feel—still quite flexible—but more solid. Thanks to the multiple layers of midsole/innersole materials andthe Strobel board, the shoe has a cushy feel while still being resilient and responsive—a fine line that this shoe negotiates well.The new blown rubber forefoot has a little better traction than the original Glide did and a rubbery, resilient bounce. The fit andride will be familiar to adidas fans.

“Great glove-like fit, but enough room in the toe box to wiggle toes! Wore them on long runs, were great on the hills. They were definitelybouncy and squishy. Very comfortable and holding up well.”

Updates the Supernova Glide • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to very mild overpronation •Sizes: Men 6.5–13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20; Women 5–12 • Weight: 13.3 oz. (men’s 11); 11.3 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved tocurved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, adiPrene+ Strobel board

Brooks Glycerin 8 $130Brooks introduces a new technology with its flagship neutral shoe. DNA is a rubbery cushioning element with the unique abilityto respond according to the force applied to it: softly when a little pressure is applied, more firmly when more pressure isapplied. DNA not only outperforms Brooks’ longtime HydroFlow technology, it’s also more environmentally friendly. The upperclosely mimics the familiar fit of the past few iterations, with open mesh and a supportive saddle design. The midsole retainsmuch of the feel of its predecessor but with a little better transition and a more responsive feel. Minor adjustments to the shankand outersole maintain the Glycerin’s support and durability and sports the inscription in German: “Laufen ist in meiner DNA”or “Running is in my DNA.” The performance, upgraded materials, and execution earned the Glycerin 8 our Best Renovationaward.

“The fit is familiar: secure with a good feel around the ankle collar and roomy in the toes. The cushioning is quite good, but the reboundand responsiveness are a big improvement. I was certainly impressed.”

Updates the Glycerin 7 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics • Sizes: Men 8–13,14,15 (B,D,2Ewidths); Women 6–12 (2A,B,D widths) • Weight: 14.6 oz. (men’s 11); 12.7 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction:Strobel slip-lasted, S257 Strobel board

K-Swiss Keahou II $100The K-Swiss line has expanded to six serious shoes; the Keahou is the quality neutral model. The upper is a low-keycombination of quality components, including air mesh and synthetic overlays, which draws attention purely by performance:it fits and supports the foot. The midsole is single density EVA with a couple of nifty dampening inserts of Superfoam in theheel and Strobel board, and GuideGlide in the forefoot, all providing a responsive, cushioned ride. The blown rubber forefoot,TPU shank, and carbon heel are expected and best practices, but they’re done well in the Keahou. The combination of ride,execution, and value earned the Keahou II a tie for our Best Neutral Shoe award.

“Roomy fit up front, but nice and snug in the heel. Premium shoe. The quality really came through with its consistent, protective cushioningand design. It performed very well for me.”

Updates the Keahou • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics • Sizes: Men 6.5–13,14,15; Women5–11,12 • Weight: 13.5 oz. (men’s 11); 11.5 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, SuperfoamStrobel board

Puma Complete Ventis $100The new Ventis is a sibling to last season’s Velosis and is a surprisingly plush addition to the lineup, especially consideringthe price difference between the two. The upper is open mesh, which effectively handles the job of securing the foot whilekeeping it cool, along with well-placed synthetic overlays for support. The midsole is responsive, combining DuoCell andldCell components with the polyurethane innersole and EVA Strobel board for good, step-in comfort, as well as overallcushioning. The outersole of carbon rubber in the heel and blown rubber in the forefoot is well designed for flexibility andsmooth transition from heel to toe. A solid shoe for neutral runners, the Ventis offers another fit option, as well as Puma’sunique look.

“Fit great in the heel, enough toeroom, though on really long runs the overlays across the metatarsals rubbed a bit. The cushioning wasvery good; no sore feet even with half-marathon training.”

NEW • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics • Sizes: Men 7–13,14; Women 5.5–12 • Weight: 14.0oz. (men’s 11); 12.0 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board

Saucony ProGrid Triumph 7 $130The Triumph 7 makes several gains over the Triumph 6. The step-in comfort and cushioning are noticeable right out of the box.The upper sports a few more millimeters of memory foam in the ankle collar, which provides a very plush feel, and a soft,moisture-wicking lining that adds to that sensation. Though reworked, the midsole is familiar and suited for high mileage andprotection. The outersole is a new configuration of blown rubber under the ball of the foot, which is a little more durable withoutsacrificing cushioning. While some of the shoes in this category have pared things back, the extra weight and price here makea significant addition to the Triumph’s deluxe fit and feel. The blend of design, componentry, and comfort earned the ProGridTriumph 7 a tie for our Best Neutral Shoe award.

“Nice fit, supports the middle of my foot; toe box adequate; heel snug, but not too snug. These are comfortable shoes and my foot feelsprotected from feeling rocks/pebbles underfoot. Good compression of the midsole, but [does] not get bogged down in too much

cushioning. I like these!”

Updates the ProGrid Triumph 6 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics • Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15;Women 5–12 • Weight: 14.4 oz. (men’s 11); 12.9 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, HRCStrobel board

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Under Armour Apparition II $95The second round of running shoes from Under Armour addresses some issues of the first round and builds on its strengths.The upper is open mesh similar to that of the original, with adjustments made to the Fit-Sleeve that improve the fit and comfort.The midsole and outersole are just a bit better than round one, with a good transition, durability, and a responsive, resilientride. The weight is toward the beefier end, but acceptable in a heavy-duty trainer. The Apparition sports a price adjustment thatmakes it a decent bargain. Though not a dramatic change, the performance and upgrades show the Apparition II is headed inthe right direction.

“They feel really nice, slipper-like. No problems straight from the box for a 6.5-mile run. The cushion on this particular shoe was notdisappointing, but not exceptional either, though no sore feet, which, for me, is saying something.”

Updates the Apparition • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics • Sizes: Men 8–13,14,15; Women6–11,12 • Weight: 14.3 oz. (men’s 11); 12.5 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobelboard

Karhu Forward Fulcrum $130The new Forward Fulcrum employs the expected top quality components. The upper is a lightweight, perforated mesh that’swelded to eliminate seams and open across the metatarsals to nicely accommodate bunions or a wide forefoot. The midsole isa resilient and responsive EVA, which has a good level of cushioning. The ratio of midsole material in the heel vs. the forefootpitches the foot forward for a quick toe-off, but the exaggerated lean may not suit all neutral runners as it does run “downhill”a bit. The outersole is the same effective carbon and blown rubber of other Karhu shoes and is executed at its usual highstandard. Its light weight is a bonus.

“The upper has a smooth, comfy feel and good, secure fit. Unexpectedly light, especially for such a well-cushioned running shoe. Greatheel cushioning, and the flow to the forefoot really keeps you on your toes, even when you are tired. I think it is about as good a shoe as

I have worn.”

NEW • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to very mild overpronation • Sizes: Men 8–13,14;Women 6–11 • Weight: 11.6 oz. (men’s 11); 11.1 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted

Mizuno Waverider 13 $100The Waverider 13 maintains the momentum of its predecessor, balancing light weight with protective cushioning. The uppershows typical Mizuno design caution by making subtle alterations to overlays which seem almost cosmetic, but are wellthought-out. The most noticeable change is the new lining material, which is softer and cradles the heel better. The midsole isessentially unchanged, though new tooling always subtly affects the ride; here a little foam has been added under the Waveplate to better cushion the touchdown. The outersole is unchanged, providing effective durability and traction.

“They proved to be one of the most reliable daily trainers in my rotation. They fit snugly where needed, roomy in the toes. They have agood level of cushioning, but when I was fit, they were super efficient—a great extension of my feet.”

Updates the Waverider 12 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics • Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15,16;Women 5–12,13 • Weight: 11.9 oz. (men’s 11); 9.7 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted

Zoot Ultra TT 3.0 $130The third round of the Ultra TT maintains effective performance without rocking the boat. The upper is little changed, adding abit of reflectivity—TT does stand for Triathlon Training, after all—but leaving the lacing and entry points unchanged. The TPUat the heel and toes was overkill and has been replaced by lighter weight HF-welds that do the job. The midsole and outersolehave no changes, save cosmetic, since the cushioning and performance were well dialed-in last season. Very light for a neutraltraining shoe, the Ultra TT 3.0 can handle a good share of mileage, as well as faster running and racing.

“Fit like a sock, very smooth. Surprisingly, they had a good deal of cushion. I especially enjoyed the impact on landing with my heel. Theywere great for tempo runs and races.”

Updates the Ultra TT 2.0 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics • Sizes: Men 8–12, 13,14;Women 6–10,11 • Weight: 9.3 oz. (men’s 11); 7.4 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted

ASICS Gel DS Trainer 15 $110Perhaps the most iconic model of this category, the Gel DS Trainer turns 14. The bulk of the changes (though there aren’t a lot)are in the upper, where the overlays have been altered at the toe and reduced in the heel, and the mesh is a bit more open.Support and fit, however, are indistinguishable from last season. The midsole and outersole are the same, with slightadjustments to the Trusstic support in the shank. The overall effect adds up to a quality, stable, well-cushioned ride that fansof the series will be pleased with. Runners looking for a great blend of lightness, stability, and cushioning should consider theDS Trainer 15.

“Great fit. It’s shaped somewhat to fit perfectly around the mold of your actual foot. Nice cushioning and no hard spots anywhere. A stableride; no need to worry about any wobble. Excellent lightweight trainer, good for mid to long training runs or races.”

Updates the Gel DS Trainer 14 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with mild to moderate overpronation • Sizes: Men6–13,14,15; Women 5–12 • Weight: 11.3 oz. (men’s 11); 9.1 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: slip-lasted

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Mizuno Wave Elixer 5 $105This Elixer is the best yet, expertly blending lightness, stability, and ride. The upper sports minor changes to the overlays andnew support straps of stretchy synthetic material shoring up the medial side. The base of the entire upper is a uniformly shapedairmesh. The Wave plate is unchanged, but the midsole is AP+—the old AP with new polymers added for a better rebound—which softens the cushion of the shoe, while making the ride much more responsive. The outersole features a new configurationof G3, moving from the dots of PU to a combination of chevrons and fins that improve traction and durability. The Elixer hasalways been a good choice in the performance category; now it’s even better.

“They fit well, like Mizuno always does. I was surprised how comfortable the shoe was, especially the cushioning. I felt like I was in closecontact with the ground but still able to have the protection and ‘spring in my step’ that the shoe afforded me. I liked the shoe style and

function. It has become one of my favorites.”

Updates the Wave Elixer 4 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to moderate overpronation •Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15; Women 6–11 • Weight: 11.4 oz. (men’s 11); 9.5 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobelslip-lasted

New Balance 740 $85Despite the number reset, the 740 is the second round of last season’s 749. There’s also some resetting of the upper design,making a visual alignment with the NBx firmament. The upper shows a subtle change in fit and support; while still built on theNew Balance performance last, the shoe feels wider, and the N-lock lacing has been internalized and lacks the separately-adjusting feature of the external version. The midsole has been slightly resculpted to better incorporate the N-Ergy cassette, butis much the same as the previous heel setup. The more supportive shank and the adjusted flex grooves allow a very responsivetoe-off. This version has more forefoot volume with the responsive cushioning and stability of its predecessor.

“Roomy fit, but seemed to work OK. Good amount of cushioning, yet allows you to feel the road. Keeps the foot stable and pace quick.Was a good tempo shoe, but I’d rest these on easy days. Above average sole durability; the heel plug is very wear-resistant.”

Updates the 749 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with mild to moderate overpronation • Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15,16(D,2E,4E); Women 5–11,12,13 (B,D) • Weight: 11.7 oz. (men’s 11); 9.7 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobelslip-lasted

Nike LunarElite+ 5 $100 The Lunarlite foam has been working its way through many of Nike’s established performance shoes, transforming them intonew shoes. The LunarElite+ 5 retains only the mission of the Elite+ 4: to provide a light, responsive, stable ride. The re-vampedupper is now a no-sew, seam-free combination of mesh and synthetic overlays, with Flywire for midfoot support. The close fitis not quite racer-like, but it’s secure and comfortable. The Lunarlite midsole features Nike’s Dynamic Support which is softenough for neutral feet and stable enough for mild to moderate overpronators. The ride is typically cushioned and responsive—the snappiest Lunar shoe yet.

“The fit was pretty good and the smooth interior was appreciated. Not as snug in the arch as some tempo shoes or racers. The cushioningand weight are where the shoe really shines and durability has been great, the cushioning really holds up.”

Updates the Elite+ 4 • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to moderate overpronation • Sizes:Men 7–13,14,15; Women 6–11 • Weight: 11.4 oz. (men’s 11); 9.5 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board

Reebok Premier SF Attack $90The SF Attack is new to the Reebok Premier line, and a bit of a sleeper with a unique design. The upper is open airmesh withthe toe cap as the only forefoot overlay, making them light and bunion-friendly. The Smoothfit upper (the “SF” in the name)supports the midfoot without interior seams, securing heel and midfoot with a soft, sueded feel. The midsole is responsive anddurable injection-molded EVA, with a second density adding a good measure of stability. The DMPRTek outersole providesgood flexibility with proven durability and a bit of extra cushioning. For performance, stability, and its great light feel, thePremier SF Attack deserves serious consideration.

“Great fit. I ran a half marathon in these three days after I got them and had no blisters or sore spots. Right amount of cushion for runningon the road, and nice and straight and stable. These are probably the lightest shoes I have been able to run in and feel like I have good

cushion and support, and can run some longer miles in.”

NEW • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with very mild to moderate overpronation • Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15; Women 6–11• Weight: 11.4 oz. (men’s 11); 9.5 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted

Scott Makani II $110After a start with European triathletes, Scott brings a range of training and racing shoes to the U.S. market. Of these, the MakaniII may be the most versatile, managing the wear and tear of training while being light enough to race in. The upper is the typicallightweight mesh, but with a stretchy inner sleeve through the midfoot and a supportive saddle that cinches separately. Themidsole is a new EVA blend known as UltraLyte, which provides a nicely responsive ride. The midfoot features a second densityof EVA, as well as a shank of a carbon fiber element beneath a TPU window which, in concert, provide torsional rigidity byresisting excessive twisting. A combination of blown rubber in the forefoot and carbon in the heel and high-wear regions roundsout a familiar construction. It’s ultra light weight, responsive ride, and good stability earned the Makani our Best PerformanceShoe award.

“This is a very good-fitting shoe which snugs up nicely around my ankle and the toebox allows enough room for my toes to dig in duringspeedwork. This shoe is very responsive feeling with a nice flexible forefoot and a very stiff arch. The heel area absorbs shock well, and

the forefoot allows a feel of the ground while pushing off.”

Updates the Makani • Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to mild overpronation • Sizes: Men6–12,13; Women 5–11 • Weight: 10.8 oz. (men’s 11); 8.7 oz. (women’s 8) • Shape: semi-curved • Construction: Strobel slip-lasted,UltraLyte Strobel board

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2010 RUNNING & TRACK CAMP RESOURCE GUIDE

East CoastCornell Big Red Track CampCornell University, Ithaca, NYJune 11-15Camp ph. 607/255-1200 [email protected]/camps

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Sky Jumpers - University ofWisconsin Pole Vaulting CampJuly 7-10Jan [email protected]

For more information on ATF Camp ads, please email Adam Johnson-Eder at [email protected].

Run. Registration begins at 7:30 AM Sunday August 8, 2010.Fun Run kicks off at 8:30 AM and 5-Mile Run at 9:00 AM.There is a $15 registration fee and T-shirts sold separatelyalso for $15 each. Proceeds benefit the Pinecrest Schoolphysical education program.

August 12, THURS South Lake Tahoe: Thin Air Festival 10K Run, The run will atthe beautiful Edgewood Golf Course, in South Lake Tahoe.There will be a health expo, speakers, music, face painting,and more. There will be three more races on Friday, Saturday,and Sutogether in majestic South Lake Tahoe. Go to thewebsite at www.thinairdistancefestival.com

August 14, SAT Los Gatos: Dammit Run 5M, 8:30am $30/$40 w/t-s,$15/$20w/o after 8/13. Los Gatos HS Track; rough, rocky dirttrails, loop, paved, hills. Bruce Springbett, 452 MontgomeryAve, 95030; Active.com; [email protected]; 408/354-2005

August 15, SUNFelton: Race Thru the Redwoods 10K, Kids 1M (42nd),8:30am $22/$28 after 8/13 w/t-s and pancake breakfast.Henry Cowell Park. www.racethrutheredwoods.com;[email protected]

August 22, SUN Oakland: Time Is On Your Side 5K, 10K Runs, 9 a.m., $6 pre-reg(LMJS members),, $8 pre-reg (non-members), $8 race day(members), $10 (non-members). Sailboat House, Lake Merritt,568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland , Prizes and awards. Guess yourtime and the closest wins.For entry send SASE to LMJS, 1910Arrowhead Dr., Oakland, CA 94611. www.LMJS.ORG Hotline:510-644-4224

September 26, SUNOakland: Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders, Fourth SundayRuns 5K, 10K, 15K, 9 a.m., $3 members, $5 non-members.Lake Merritt, 568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland. Hotline: (510) 644-4224, www.lmjs.org

October 3 , SUNSan Francisco: Glide Floss Bridge to Bridge with KFOG,KNBR & The BONE Radio Stations, 6,000 Runners/Walkers,34th Annual, Benefits: Northern California Special Olympics

October 24, SUNOakland: Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders Fourth SundayRuns 5K, 10K, 9am $3 members, $5 non-members. LakeMerritt, 568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland. Hotline: (510) 644-4224www.lmjs.org

November 7, SUN San Francisco: San Francisco Marathon, For more info go to :www.runsf.com

November 28, SUNOakland: Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders Fourth FourthSunday Runs 5K, 10K, 15K, 9 a.m., $3 members, $5 non-members. Lake Merritt, 568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland. Hotline:(510) 644-4224 www.lmjs.org

San Francisco: RUN WILD For A Child 5K & 10K, SanFrancisco Golden Gate Park, 6000 Runners/Walkers, 26thAnnual, Benefits: SF Firefighters Toy Program

December 26, SUNOakland: Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders Fourth SundayRuns 5K, 10K, 9am $3 members, $5 non-members. LakeMerritt, 568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland. Hotline: (510) 644-4224www.lmjs.org

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San Diego Imperial Association

REPORTS BY MORGAN SJOGREN

Carlsbad Marathon and Half MarathonJan. 24, 2010; CarlsbadThe sun shone bright in true San DiegoCounty fashion for the 2010 CarlsbadMarathon and Half Marathon despite a weekof uncharacteristically stormy weather. InMotion, a local event promotional organiza-tion, has put on the well-organized event formany years. Marathon runners hit the roadsfirst at 6 a.m., in a race that showcased severalnewcomers to the marathon and to theCarlsbad event in the top-three. The men’s racewas virtually led and won wire-to-wire by BrianBaker of Beaumont, CA in his marathon debut.His time of 2:18:39 also qualifies him to com-pete in the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials. This is afine accomplishment for any marathoner, espe-cially on the hilly and challenging Carlsbadcourse. Jaques Salberg, who is known as a topU.S. steeplechaser, finished second to Baker in

a time of 2:23:41, while Jameson Mora cap-tured the final podium position with his finishtime of 2:24:02.

The women’s race captured the competi-tive drama that is unique to the marathon.Haley Cooper-Scott had an excellent first runat the Carlsbad Marathon, passing a frontrun-ner who would eventually fade out of the top10. Cooper-Scott is a professional triathletefrom Spokane; she didn’t go into the raceexpecting to win and didn’t even start amongthe elite athletes! Her fine time of 2:57:20secured her the win and a big smile on her face.Morgan Sjogren of Team BSK/Running Center(Oceanside) finished second to Cooper-Scott inher marathon debut with a time of 3:02:58 andJolene Vanyo took advantage of the late racedynamics to place third overall in 3:04:34. TopMasters finishers were Kevin Kragen (SanDiego) in 3:01:33 and Debbie Strosnider(Temecula) in 3:11:19.

The half marathon featured an interna-tional field in both the men’s and women’sraces. Wesley Korir outpaced Tesfaye Bekele by8 seconds with his time of 1:04:04. Bekele ran1:04:12 which placed him comfortably aheadof third-place finisher Edward Tabut who ran1:05:48. The women’s race came down to a

Pacific Association

NorCal John Frank Memorial 10-MilerPA/USATF 10-Mile ChampionshipMar. 6, 2010; Redding

BY MARK WINITZ

The 40th anniversary of the NorCal John FrankMemorial Run boasted record form. Its 777entrants, who turned out for the PA/USATF10-mile championship, 3-mile, and 1-mileevents, were possibly the most in the history ofthis venerable event. Plus, NorCal 10 contin-ued its record tradition among Olympic femalemarathoners who have historically performedsuperbly here.

In 1972, the first female finisher crossedthe NorCal finish line. In 2003, twenty-sixyears after the former 7.62-mile race became a10-miler, Maria Trujillo de Rios topped thewomen’s results in 59:34 and became the firstwoman to go sub-60 at this race. Trujillo deRios competed in the 1984 Olympic Gamesmarathon for Mexico.

In 2004, Magdalena Lewy Boulet set anew NorCal 10M women’s course record of55:59, four years before she made her Olympicdebut for the U.S. at the marathon in Beijing.

This year, ’96 U.S. Olympic marathonerLinda Somers Smith continued her record-

breaking streak by obliterating women half herage at NorCal. Somers Smith, 48, set a pendingU.S. W45–49 age-group record of 57:09 whilewinning the race. She bettered the U.S. 10-milestandard of 59:15 set by Barbara Filutze in1992.

Kim Conley (age 23, West Sacramento)was a distant second in 1:01:28. Conley recent-ly graduated from UC-Davis where she set aschool record of 16:17 for 5000m, and wasexperimenting with the longer 10-mile race dis-tance for the first time.

Four days after the event, Somers Smithwasn’t yet aware that she had added anotherrecord to her growing list of W45–49 stan-dards. She also holds ratified U.S. records forher current age group at the marathon(2:38:49), 30K (1:52:44), and a pending 5Krecord (16:14) set at last year’s AppliedMaterials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot.

“I guess Colleen [De Reuck] hasn’t run a10-mile yet,” Somers Smith said, referring tothe 46-year-old multiple recordholder.

Somers Smith said she felt sluggish duringthe race following a buildup of 80–90 miletraining weeks in preparation for the March 21Los Angeles Marathon, and an 8-hour drivefrom her Arroyo Grande home to Redding theday before the race.

“The good thing is that I didn’t feel anyworse when I picked it up,” she said. “I actual-

ly negative-split by quite a bit. Although therewere no women with me, I chased a lot of mendown and that was fun.

“I think I’m running well now because I’vebeen healthy for over a year now, the longestI’ve ever gone without an injury.”

Christine Kennedy (55), last year’swomen’s overall runner-up, turned in a notable1:05:22 for a 92.67% age-graded score behindSomers Smith’s 96.98%.

Sergio Reyes successfully defended hisPA/USATF 10-mile championship title. Aftersetting a men’s course record (48:50) last year,the 28-year-old Los Osos resident ran to a50:51 victory.

“I felt that I had to prove to myself thatI’m in shape, so from the gun, I took off on thepace I needed to come close to my time fromlast year,” Reyes said. “Then, my high trainingmileage, 110 for the week going in to the race,started to take its toll. The second half Igrabbed every cup of liquid I could find andtried to stay hydrated when the termperaturesand wind picked up.”

Kevin Pool, 27, of Folsom was second in51:13. Jim Sorensen (42, San Leandro), themasters’ world recordholder for 800m and1500m, moved up from his usual distances andwon the masters’ men’s title in 1:05:52. �

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close finish, as well; however, Jane Kibii’s timeof 1:14:00 gave her a safe lead over second-place runner Everlyne Lagat (1:14:56).Carlsbad resident Johanna Bonfiglio, who runsfor Team BSK/Running Center, ran much ofthe 13.1 mile race by herself and showcased herstrength by finishing in 1:19:52. The mastersrace was won by Joseph Ekuom in 1:13:41 andAmy Ringdahl (Carlsbad) in 1:27:27.

The exciting finishes at the 2010 CarlsbadMarathon exemplify why this event is a greatway to start off a new year. The sunshine makesit the antithesis of a typical winter marathon,it’s an environmentally friendly, “green” event,and the smiling volunteers make this a destina-tion marathon that gives runners the best thatsouthern California has to offer.

Super Run 10K and 4MFeb. 6, 2010; Fiesta IslandThe Super Run 10K and 4-miler offered run-ners a pre-Super Bowl alternative to fightingthrough crowds at the supermarket for beer andchips. Instead, they convened early on a wetand windy morning off Fiesta Island to testtheir racing limits. The men’s 10K featured anexciting dual between Dima Lehonkov ofUkraine and Oceanside local Sergio Gonzalezboth of Team BSK/Running Center. Lehonkovshowed his strength in the final mile and wonover Gonzalez in a convincing time of 32:34.However, Gonzalez’s time of 32:55 is a sign thathe’s ready to race again after an injury lay-off.Daniel Farmer, a local runner for the Lost Boys,finished third in 33:50. The ladies’ 10K servedas a coming-out party for the women of TeamBSK/Running Center. The fall 2009 Dirt DogCross Country Champions continued theirstrong performances by sweeping the top three

spots. Mary Kate Bailey and Christy Beckmanfinished nearly neck-and-neck, running 37:58and 38:02. Johanna Bonfiglio rounded out thestrong trio running 39:04.

Although runners signed up for a 5K race,the event turned into a 4-miler which bothshocked and mixed up the competition. GlennRacz, also of Team BSK/Running Center main-tained his composure for the win in 20:57 in aclose finish over Timothy Briggs (20:59) andJoe Nitti (21:01). Thirteen-year-old phenomEmma Abrahamson won the women’s race in24:19 over yet another Team BSK/RunningCenter athlete Kindra Glavin, who finished in25:42. Marcela Teran finished third in 26:21.

San Dieguito Half Marathon and 5KFeb. 14, 2010; Rancho Santa FeWhile many enjoyed breakfast in bed with theirloved ones on Valentine’s Day, several hundredrunners took to the hills of Rancho Santa Fe fora race dubbed “A Sweetheart of a Run.”However, the challenging course is anythingbut a sweetheart, as runners face a downhillstart and an uphill finish, with more hills inbetween. It’s also one of the oldest halfmarathons in the entire country. The halfmarathon started first with Okwaro Raura ofTeam BSK/Running Center leading the wayover the rolling course. Distance running is acruel sport and Raura was forced to pull out inthe last mile of the race due to a potentialinjury, proving just how demanding a race likea half marathon can be. Raura set an examplefor runners to be smart so they can face greaterand faster battles when they are 100% healthy.Daniel Farmer, of the Lost Boys, waitedpatiently behind Raura and was able to secure

the win in 1:12:05, an impressive time on acourse not known to produce record times.Team BSK/Running Center placed two morerunners in the top three with Master’s studChris Hupfeld and Ross Damon running1:13:56 and 1:15:35, respectively.

An extremely competitive women’s fieldtook to the course this year, with several top-tiertriathletes testing their running abilities, mak-ing a top-10 finish a solid accomplishment thisyear for the ladies. Kate Major was the queen ofthe hills, running 1:20:24 in a commandingwin. Michelle Jones, a 2XU athlete, was pleasedwith her early season fitness and placed secondin 1:22:18, and Joanna Zeiger of Boulderplaced third in 1:22:42.

Although the 5K didn’t require runners tocover nearly as many miles or hills as the halfmarathon, it still presented a challenge to theshort course runners. The race, which tookplace on the first 1.5 miles of the half marathoncourse is completely downhill for the first halfand then makes a hairpin turn directly backuphill to the finish. The combination of ascreaming fast downhill start and an uphill fin-ish gave runners no chance to rest their lungs orlegs in the short 3.1 mile run. The men’s racefeatured a repeat duel from the prior weekend’sSuper Run 10K between Dima Lehonkov andSergio Gonzalez. The Team BSK/RunningCenter teammates took the race out hard withGonzalez leading through the first mile.However, the lead bike took Gonzalez past theturnaround with Lehonkov making an intelli-gent move to turn around at the correct mark-er. Although Gonzalez regained his composure,Lehonkov was able to secure his second winover his teammate in 15:19 with Gonzalez run-ning 15:27. Glenn Racz, also of Team

BSK/Running Center, finishedthird in 16:06.

North County–based TeamBSK/Running Center also show-cased its depth with the ladies onceagain sweeping the podium in the5K. Johanna Bonfiglio took the winfrom the gun and finished in 17:47which also placed her fourth overall.Christy Beckman finished just a tickover the 18-minute barrier on achallenging course in 18:03, andJessica Brothers made her SouthernCalifornia racing debut with a solidthird-place finish in 19:11. �

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5th Anniversary Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend events include:• Commemorative 5th Anniversary finisher medal• Half Marathon course through Theme Parks

• Average start time temperatures in the 60s • 5K and Kids’ Races for the whole family • Special Half Marathon vacation packages

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FROM WAYNE JONESS, SCA LDR CHAIR

Brea 8K ClassicJan. 28, 2010; BreaThe Southern California Association USATrack & Field Road Running Grand Prix head-ed to the heart of Orange County on Sunday,Feb. 28, for the 19th annual Brea 8K Classic.USATF members, who just three weeks earlierset the roads ablaze at the Redondo BeachSuper Bowl Sunday 10K, joined local runnersat the start line. And for the first time ever, theBrea 8K sold out! The large field of runners alsoattracted some of the best talent in the associa-tion, where Brian Livingston (M32) set a newcourse record, running the rolling hills of theBrea 8K in 24:39!

On this last day of February, spectators wit-nessed a replay of the Redondo Beach SuperBowl Sunday 10K results: Nathalie Higley (F40,28:41) again raced through the course to winthe Open title, followed closely, again, by TaniaFischer (F43, 29:03) in second place. And again,Higley and Fischer won both the first- and sec-ond-place Masters awards, as well! And the tal-ented Jon Megeff (M46, 27:29) repeated hisMasters victory, followed, again, by DaleCampbell (M56, 27:40)!

And these top runners were not alone, par-ticipating with their teammates from the manyUSATF clubs running on Sunday: A Snail’sPace Running Club, Club Ed Running, EliteHealth Track Club, So Cal Road Runners,Team Runners High, The Janes Elite Racing,Track Club L.A., and more. And while clubsupport has been strong in the Open andMasters divisions, nothing could compare tothe overwhelming turnout of the EqualizersTrack Club, coached by Jerry Palazzo. With 63runners participating, the Equalizers Track

Club easily dominated the Youth awards.While the 2009 Road Running Grand

Prix seven-race series finished with a total of161 runners posting scores, the 2010 RoadRunning Grand Prix already has 166 runnersparticipating, with only two races completed!In addition to the expanded race series andincreased prize money, the 2010 Road RunningGrand Prix has added a Youth division. WhileOpen andMasters runners are required to com-pete in a minimum of five races for scoring,Youth runners need to finish three races to beeligible for end-of-the-year awards.

Redondo Beach Super Bowl 10KFeb. 7, 2010; Redondo BeachMore than 15,000 people rolled into scenicRedondo Beach on Feb. 7, for the series of racesgenerally known as the Redondo Beach SuperBowl Sunday 10K. Top USATF runners racedboth the 5K and 10K events, but it was the 10Kthat kicked off the 2010 Southern CaliforniaAssociation Road Championships and RoadRunning Grand Prix.

Leading the way for Southern CaliforniaAssociation runners was Brian Livingston(M32), with a time of 31:16. Livingston hasbeen the overall winner of this popular race forthe last several years; however, it was interna-tional runner Monder Rizki (M30) fromBrussels who pushed ahead of Livingston witha time of 31:05 to win the 10K race. ForLivingston, who ran the course in 30:46 in2009, it was a strategic choice. “I was racing forthe USATF Championship,” Livingstonexplained, who is focusing on a strong per-formance at the newly redesigned 2010 LosAngeles Marathon, just six weeks away from theRedondo Beach 10K.

In the women’s division, local favoriteNathalie Higley (F40) led the way with a fin-ishing time of 36:10. The first Southern

California Associationwoman to cross the fin-ish line, she was bestedonly by Kara June(F27) of the PacificAssociation USATF.Having recently turned40, Higley also tookhome the title ofMasters 10KChampion, winningboth Open andMasters awards. Closebehind Higley wasTania Fischer (F43),also a Masters runner,finishing in a time of36:30.

If familiar facesclaimed victories at theRedondo Beach SuperBowl Sunday 10K, it

was the strength of the team competition thatsurprised everybody. Nike Team Run LA run-ners Luis Ibarra (M29, 31:30) and JustinPatananan (M29, 31:48) followed fellow teammember Livingston in rapid succession. AndHigley was just one part of the Masters racingpowerhouse that is Club Ed Running. Fellowteam member Jon Megeff (M46, 35:16) tookhome the title of Masters 10K Champion, andcoach Ed Avol (M58, 38:29) won Silver in hisage group. Dale Campbell (M56, 35:18) ofTeam Runners High closely followed Megeff tothe finish.

As a new USATF club, Club Ed Runningshowed both depth and talent, winning eightmedals, plus overall awards for Higley andMegeff! Also placing team scores were TheJanes Elite Racing, lead by Tania Fischer, 2009Road Running Grand Prix winners Track ClubL.A. and 2009Team Spirit winners Elite HealthTrack Club.

After the racing, runners took a cool-downrun and then attended the awards ceremony forthe 2009 Road Running Grand Prix and the2010 10K Championship awards. USATFcoach Bob Larsen made a special guest appear-ance for the awards presentation. Coach Larsen,who is currently working with top Americanmarathoners Meb Keflezighi, Deena Kastor, andRyan Hall, handed out awards and chatted withrunners about training and running.

With a strong start to 2010, SouthernCalifornia Association runners are ready to takeon the challenge of eight more races in theRoad Running Grand Prix. With the success ofthe 2009 series, the overall prize money hasbeen increased from $800 to $2,000. To be eli-gible for end-of-year prize money and awards,runners need to compete in a minimum of fiveraces in the nine-race series. �

Visit CalTrack.com to read a write-upon the Dana Point 10K Turkey Trot, the final

race of the 2009 SCA USATF RoadRunning Grand Prix.

At the Brea 8K, Equalizer TC dominated the youth competition:(l–r) Jessica Cushing-Murray (F13, 30:18), Erica Liem (F13, 31:56),Hannah Stemper (F12, 31:54), and Sydney Tullai (F11, 32:00).

Jon Megeff (M46, Club Ed Running) claimed the2010 Southern California Association/USATF

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Race WalkingSCA/USATF Roundup

FROM PEDRO SANTONISCA RW CHAIR

A series of rainstorms pounded SouthernCalifornia in mid to late January, but the godssmiled on athletes and volunteers alike, becausethe wet weather arrived one day after the 2010SCA Grand Prix Race Walking season gotunderway on Jan. 17, with the 49th edition ofthe Rose Bowl 10-Miler hosted by the WalkersClub of Los Angeles. With the benefit of balmi-er-than-usual, but still pleasant temperatures(they hovered in the mid 40s by the time thegun went off at 7:30 a.m.), fourteen athletes setoff to walk a short loop around the grass fieldsin front of the historic stadium, followed bythree longer loops around the perimeter of theRose Bowl and its adjoining golf course.

José Moncada, whose training in 2009benefited thanks to the SCA’s Elite Race WalkInitiative, took off quickly at the gun, but aninadequate warm-up soon had him fighting offcramps. José’s misfortune put me in the lead,but around mile 7 José whizzed by like a speed-ing bullet. He clocked a mid 25-minute 5K forthe last third of the race, and took top honorsin 1:30:33. Two other notable performances

were those of 82-year-old Bill Moremen and75-year-old Carl Acosta; their times of 2:02:09and 1:50:22 graded out, respectively, at 82.82%and 81.85%. At 8:30 a.m., thirteen walkerscompeted in the Richard Oliver 5K MemorialWalk, with 62-year-old Yoko Eichel and 53-

year-old Vin Kanchana prevailing over 21 oftheir rivals in 29:58 and 32:41, respectively.Yoko, as well as Shirley Capps and SoulaThomas, had outstanding races as they all brokethe 80% age-graded barrier.

The day’s most welcome development,however, was the presence of six youth walkers,five of whom—10-year-olds Constantine Yapand Ryan Thong, 12-year-old CourtneyThong, 13-year-old Victoria Yap, and 15-year-old Patsy Hurley—train with the MonterreyPark branch of Equalizers, a Tustin-based club.They’re coached by Patsy’s dad, Chuck, who inthe 1970s happened to be at a high school trackin Long Beach at the same time that DonDeNoon (who now coaches at the NationalTraining Center in Clermont, Florida, andwho, in 1966, set the U.S. indoor mile recordin 6:10:8) was working out. That momentremained etched in Hurley’s mind, and aboutthree years ago he bought a racewalking DVD,learned the basics of the sport, and began tocoach the youngsters. Even though three ofthem—the Yaps and Patsy—might even beconsidered racewalking veterans because theymedaled at the 2009 USATF Youth Nationals,the race nonetheless represented a venture intoa distance they had not previously competed in.They acquitted themselves rather well (in theorder listed above, their times were 32:46,34:09, 37:02, 33:17, and 32:47). SCA race-walkers certainly hope to see them again at

upcoming competitions.Although various reasons

prevented the SCA from host-ing its usual Grand Prix race inFebruary (Southern CalWalkers’ Elaine Ward did holdan unofficial Valentine’s Day5K at the Cal Tech track inPasadena), two area racewalkerstraveled to Surprise, Arizona, tocompete in the 50K Nationaland 20K Western Regionchampionships. Kudos, firstand foremost, go to JohnMagnussen, who tackled thedaunting the 50K distance forthe very first time. He wentinto that race full of confidencebecause he had walked a1:41:38 at the Rose Bowl 10-Miler, a time that representedan 8-minute PR. John found

the 50K both a “good and exciting” event, butone that nonetheless led him to experience“new heights of pain” when his hips and kneesstiffened up during the last 5K. Despite suchanguish (and two red cards from the judges),John set a new PR for himself at the marathon

distance with a4:48, and finishedthe 50K in 5:47,good enough to winhis age-group. Andin the 20K, RickCampbell stuck tothe talented NormFrable, who oftentravels from hishome in Utah tocompete in SCAevents, for aboutnine of the course’s 2K loops. Then, as Rick putit, “Norm stopped fooling around and left mein the dust.” Nevertheless, like John, Rick hada great day, as he finished with a PR of 2:03.

Finally, and although this means endingthe column on a sad note, I would be remiss ifI did not mention that Mel Grantham, thelong-time coach and founder of the InlandEmpire Racewalkers (IER), passed away onDec. 19. A fierce competitor in his own right,Mel taught me the basics of racewalking whenaching knees forced me to transition from run-ning more than ten years ago. But Mel was alsoquite a character, and one of his signaturemoves was to end the warm-ups of IER’s week-ly workouts with his patented “swan move,”one which included a flutter. Mel, may youflutter away forever. You will be missed!

Pacific Association Race Walking ReportFROM ART KLEIN, PA RACE WALK CHAIR

Youth Training to Become Tomorrow’sOlympiansThe first race in the 2010 PA Grand Prix, theOne-Hour Championship, was held on Feb. 27at the Los Gatos HS track with a talented mixof Open, Masters, and Youth in attendance.The weather was overcast, in the low 50s andideal for race conditions. Nicolette Sorensenfinishing first (age 14), of the Diablo ValleyTrack Club, performed admirably with 10,719meters completed around the track. KevinKillingsworth, a seasoned veteran, also walkedslightly over 10,000 meters, securing the Men’stitle. Noteworthy is that fact that the Youthwalkers compete at 1500m (ages 8–12) or3000m (ages 13–14). Nicolette and Caitlin

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Palacio (sixth) are the reigning 2009 NationalJunior Olympic Champions in their agegroups, respectively, at the 3000m and 1500mdistances.

PA One-Hour ChampionshipName, Age, Club, Meters, PlaceMen 1. Kevin Killingsworth, 54, MRW, 10,561; 2. Alex Price,28, PRO, 9,947; 3. Shoja Torabian, 61, MRW, 9,694; 4.Joseph Berendt, 54, SRW, 9,672; 5. James Beckett, 71, MRW,9,570; 6. Ron Walters, 71, SRW, 8,832; 7. Steve Popell, 71,GGRW 8,645; 8. John Mullane Sr, 71, SCTC, 8,135; 9.Garland Murphy, 62, MRW, 7,810. Women 1. NicoletteSorensen, 14, DVTC, 10,719; 2. Lila Haba, 14, LSI Sprint,9,663; 3. Louise Walters, 70, SRW, 9,449; 4. Leslie Sokol, 52,SCTC, 9,177; 5. Nicolle Goldman, 51, SRW, 8,936; 6. CaitlinPalacio, 12, LSI Sprint, 8,873; 7. Doris Cassels, 70, MRW,8,452; 8. Marge Garnero, 68, MPWWWC, 8,229; 9. ShirleyDockstader, 77, MRW, 8,030; 10. Susan Porth, 61, MRW,7,737; 11. Melissa Woodburn, 57 MRW, 7,639; 12. JadeCorral, 13, LSI Sprint, 7,566; 13. Linda Burnett, 72, MRW,7,286.

Judges Liesbeth Matthieu (Assn) Chief Judge; Jon Price(Nat'l), Beth Price (Nat'l), Sandy Backer (Assn), AjayPadgaonkar (Assn). Race Director Becky Klein

Highlight — Tyler SorensenWhile Nicolette was busy competing in LosGatos, her brother Tyler was preparing tomatch his skill against some of the nation’s topwalkers at the USATF Indoor Track & FieldChampionship held on Feb. 27 inAlburquerque. At age 16, he was not only theyoungest male in the race walk but also in all

the events to be held during the two days ofthe championship. Tyler didn’t disappoint theanxious crowd. He placed 4th in the 5000mrace walk (winning $500 and a Bronze medal)posting an outstanding time of 22:13 (just afew seconds longer than his personal best).This is especially significant since Tylershowed no ill effects from the mile-high alti-tude, although he lives and trains in the low-lands. Perhaps it was his racing at the JuniorOlympic National Cross CountryChampionships in Reno that prepared himfor the rigors of high altitude competition?Nonetheless, it’s expected that Tyler will con-tinue his winning ways as he prepares for racewalks in the Nike Indoor and the World CupTrials later this year.

Six PA Youth Athletes Make the 2009National RW Honor RollThe following youth athletes were recognizedby USATF—through the National Race WalkCommittee—as the best race walkers in eachage group for the 2009 calendar year. Therankings were based on various performancesduring the year, including the USATF JuniorOlympic and USATF Youth Nationals, andthe results from events comprising theUSATF Race Walk Grand Prix for JuniorMen and Women, such as the USATF JuniorNationals and the Americas Cup Trials. Theiraccomplishments show the PacificAssociation’s strong commitment to racewalking and the continued training of ourtrack athletes.

Intermediate Boys Tyler Sorensen (Pleasanton Heat,Lafayette); Youth Boys Daimon Todd (Umoja Track Club,San Jose); Youth Girls Nicolette Sorensen (PleasantonHeat, Lafayette); Lila Haba (LSI Sprint, Saratoga);Midget Girls Caitlin Palacio (LSI Sprint, San Jose);Bantam Boys Jason Gomez (LSI Sprint, San Jose). �

2010 SCA USATF Racewalk Grand Prix ScheduleDate Event Location5/30, Sun PA Open T&F Champs - 5000m, track College of San Mateo

Contact SCTC, Art & Becky Klein, [email protected]/20, Sun tent PA 1-Mile RW Championship Santa Cruz

Contact SCTC, Art & Becky Klein, [email protected]/14, Sat Western Region & PA RW Champs - 3000m Reno HS, Reno

Contact PRO, Beth & Jon Price, [email protected], Sept PA 20K RW Championship MLK Jr Reg. Shoreline Park

There may also be concurrent races at 5K and 10K. Oakland10/10, Sun tent Western Region & PA Championship - 10K Carmichael/Sacramento

Contact SRW, Joe Berendt, [email protected]

OTHER RACEWALKS in the SF Bay AreaThurs, 6/17–8/2 All Comers - mile, track Los Gatos HS

Contact Art Klein, [email protected]/5 Youth Distance Carnival Granada HS, Livermore

Contact Tony Williams, [email protected]/22–25 National Masters Outdoor T&F Champs Sacramento7/27–8/1 National Junior Olympics Champs Sacramento

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