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Welcome to the Daytona Beachcombers Running Club Newsletter, 'The Beach
Buzz'. This is your newsletter, your club, our community. We
welcome any and all contributions on running articles, your running stories,
experiences and training. We will have sections on Nutrition, diet,
recipes, runners profiles, race results and calendar. What would you
like to see in your newsletter? Let us know! Newsletter information must be submitted by the 15th of the month preceding the
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January 12, 2014
Sunday
• 8:00 am
3-6 Mile Fun Run
City Island Park
Good Food • Great Company
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Join us for a morning run, walk
or stroll of three to six miles.
Choose your distance.
Afterwards, enjoy coffee,
juice, bagels and fruit.
Hang out and enjoy the
friendships, camaraderie, meet
some new members and maybe hook
up with some new running
partners.
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There will be a brief Beachcombers meeting
followed by the nomination and election of officers.
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run a marathon, run a 5k, run
farther than you did yesterday.
do yoga, lift weights,
jazzercise. eat well. get big,
trim down a little. get in beach
shape, get in game shape, get
match fit. work late, take off
early. have a coffee. ski,
snowboard, skate, surf, roll
around in those awesome shoes
with the wheels in them. chill
out. drive to work, bike to
work, carpool. have a drink,
drink water. take the trash out,
recycle.
do more. enjoy. |
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Running’s Little
Encouragements for 2014 |
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By Bruce Morrison |
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Running Journal |
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Enjoy the spirit that propels you.
Run for life.
Run and smile. Smile = mile with an
"s."
Compliment the efforts of other
runners.
Thy children shall run for enjoyment
with your gentle encouragement.
Don't criticize volunteers. They
make the race possible.
Respect slow runners. It's harder to
run slower because it takes longer.
Don't drop out. Achievement comes
to those who run the full
distance.
Others may judge you; smile and
understand we are all
imperfect.
Learn from losing and you'll always
win.
A medal does not make you a winner;
your actions make you a winner.
Run to win but remember you win when
you run.
Life's road is longer for runners
... and better.
Visualize. Know you can accomplish
what you allow. |
Be not always driven, enjoy being
tranquil, refuel for the long run.
Share knowledge with others and
their improvement shall be
your reward.
Accept praise with gentleness and
you shall enjoy harmony.
Travel to new races and places --
and enjoy new faces.
The long road reveals who and what
you are.
For every uphill, there is a
downhill.
Keep going, it avoids defeat.
Suffering must be experienced to
know the full measure of joy.
Eliminate limitations for they are
imposed only by you.
Ride your feet, fly without effort,
soar and glide.
Go where only discoverers can go.
Running is an enjoyable hurt.
We do know our purpose in life. It
is to finish.
(Permission is granted to republish
these encouragements with credit to
the author and the
www.Running.Net website.)
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Then & Now |
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Donna Hiatt |
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DeLeon Springs Half Marathon |
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In 1985 the
longest run in the area
was The Paul deBruyn
30K. That was a 30K though and
John Boyle thought a half marathon
would be good for the area!
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John always
thought the DeLeon Springs area was an
undiscovered gem. At that time, he
was friends with Patty Swartz who owned
the Old Spanish Sugar Mill Restaurant at
DeLeon Springs. John's original
thoughts were to start and finish inside
the park. But with permits and red
tape and many frustrating attempts to
make this happen, John decided to hold
the race on the side of the road where
it stayed for 20 years with the first
part winding through the town's streets
and back across the railroad tracks and
out CR3 to Barberville. At least
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On that
day, January 20, 1985, the headlines
read: "Runners Brave Freeze For
DeLeon Half Marathon". Despite a
32ْ temperature
reading at race time, the inaugural
DeLeon Springs Half Marathon had 86
runners cross the finish line on that
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Track Shack
runner Jim Kallinger of Orlando made the
13.1 trip the quickest in one hour,
eleven minutes and six seconds.
Melissa Astrauskas (Taylor), a 26 year
old research chemist from Mt. Pleasant,
S.C, here visiting her in-laws, put on
quite a running show. The 1979
Stetson University graduate crossed the
finish line in 1:31:32 coming in as
first of 15 females making the 13.1 mile
trek. |
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While the
crowd of distance battlers were zipping
along the crossroads of DeLeon Springs,
some 63 runners took park in the 5,000
meters run, a mere 3.1miles in
comparison to the half marathon. |
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But a
battle between overall winner Bill
Hibbard of Satellite Beach and runner-up
Angelo Cosimano, Orlando Track Shack,
had a two seconds margin at the finish
line. Hibbard, finishing fourth in
the Florida High School Class 4A State
Cross Country Championships in Deland in
November of that year, took the
5K in 15:42 while Cosimano was right on
his heels at 15:44. |
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Kitty
Hoberman (Sokoll) of New Smyrna Beach
took the overall female prize with a
19:39 clocking. Ed Donohgue of New
Jersey took the Male Masters in a time
of 17:18 and Donna Hiatt, Daytona Beach
captured the Female Masters division of
the 5K. |
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Ed Donohgue of New Jersey claims his
prize from John Boyle for running the
3.1 miles at DeLeon Springs in 17:18,
best time for 40 and over runners. |
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The race was the National USATF Masters
Championship in '92 and many of the
records from that year. Norm Green went
1.18.55 at 59 yrs and Ed Bennham went
1.47.33 at 83. Those two were buds of
John's from serving on the national
committee. It was amazing that
John ever got that awarded to a race
without a penny of corporate
sponsorship.
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And here it
is. 30 years later and the 30th
annual DeLeon Springs Half Marathon is
still as popular as ever.
The numbers have increased from 86
runners in the 1/2 marathon to a little
over 250. The 5K now will see
about 160 verses the 63 in the inaugural
race. In all these 30 years John
Boyle has sponsored and directed
this event on his own. He never
had a major sponsor. And in the
early years, the age group awards was a
loaf of Patty Swartz famous bread from
the Mill. There was also the year
the train came along and runner's
had to stop while the train passed by.
John had it all figured out that the
most runner's lost in time was 90
seconds. Those were the days my
friend, I wish they would never end -
but they did. |
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Times have
changed since the inaugural run.
Awards have become more sophisticated,
runners are demanding the very best in
tech shirts, a spread of food, results
are instantaneous and accurate.
But, the love of the sport, the
camaraderie, the joy of seeing your
competitors, and the thrill of the race,
will never leave ones soul. |
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Where are they
now?
Jim Kallinger, Commissioner, Legislative
Delegation Appointee.
Currently, Jim is the Executive Director of
Purpose Orlando, a non-profit organization
that is promoting a community-wide event in
conjunction with author Rick Warren and his
book ‘The Purpose Driven Life’. For over 17
years, Jim has been a general contractor and
President of Kallinger Construction Co.
which, as an approved Medicaid provider,
specialized in handicapped accessibility
projects. Jim is a former 2-term
member Florida House of Representatives
(2000-2004). During his tenure, he was
Chairman of the Trades, Professions and
Regulated Business committee, and
Vice-chairman of the Select Committee on
Constitutional Amendments. Other committees
he served on include Commerce, Workforce and
Economic Development, and Local Government
and Veterans Affairs. Jim was also the
former Chairman of the Orange County
Legislative Delegation. |
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Jim Kallinger ran his best times in the
mid-1980s to the early 1990s. His personal
best 5k just snuck under a major time goal for very good
runners as he raced 14:59. He was
successful at distances up to the half
marathon. One year he was racing
particularly well and was asked, “Jim, what
are you doing different this racing season.”
“You won’t believe it,” he replied. “My
schedule is such that I haven’t really been
getting out to the track at all. I’m
running consistent 70-mile training weeks
and doing good
stride outs almost every day.” |
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Melissa Taylor
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Still in the area, still running. |
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Think about
joining John Boyle and many of the old
timers for the 30th running of the DeLeon
Springs Half Marathon at DeLeon Springs on
Sunday, January 5, 2014, 8:00 am. Hang
out, visit and save some time to go down to
the Old Spanish Sugar Mill at the State Park
to one of Florida's most unique restaurants
where make-your-own whole grain flapjacks
are the house specialty. You will be
glad you did. |
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Melissa is a 6th generation
Florida native. She has always enjoyed
outdoor activities but did not
participate in sports in High School.
She has been running for 35 years now.
Her friends were running so she joined
in to maintain fitness. Some of those
years were low mileage, casual running
years when she was in the ‘sandwich
generation’: young children and elderly
parents at the same time. |
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Later, while living in Miami and
Charleston, SC Melissa met groups of
competitive runners who took her
under wing. That is when she got the
racing bug. |
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Melissa likes the longer distance such
as the 15K, 10 miles, ½ marathon. Over
the years she has many favorite races
which include the Deland 10 Miler and
the Lighthouse Loop ½ Marathon. She
likes to train 6 to 7 days a week but
most of her runs are easy. . She does
one long 12-18 mile run most weekends
and one track workout and one tempo run
of some sort per week. If she is racing
or just feeling sore or tired, she will
cut back on the quality work during the
week. She also will take a couple of
weeks of easy running only after a hard
race. Total mileage is generally about
45-55 miles per week. Melissa prefers a
partner or a group to run with, it’s
just more fun! Also, she says she
always learns from other runners. Her
frequent training partners Betty English
and Kit Doughney are huge inspirations
to her. |
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Melissa says as you get older, your goals
change. At 55, she would like to keep
running seriously for as long as she can,
even though age does slow the times down!
Her best advice to runner’s is to have fun!
If you are new to running, ask questions.
Most experienced runners love to talk about
running and enjoy seeing others make
progress. |
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PR’s ? All time or over 50? Don’t we get
to start over when we get oldJ?
All time PRs are 5K 19:06, 10K 40:15, 10
miles 1:07:45, Half-marathon 1:31:32,
Marathon 3:11:21. Over 50: 5K 22:39, 15K
11:11:40, 10 mile 1:18:01, Half-marathon
1:44:32. |
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When Melissa is not out running you will
either find her cooking, snow skiing,
reading, or watching sports on TV with
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Other thoughts on running:
Melissa on Women: Looking at race results
from the 80s and seeing the small number of
women participants, then looking at races
today, wow! It’s amazing to look at the
road we have traveled. I think about women
who were pioneers in the sport, like
Katharine Switzer and Joan Benoit Sameulson,
and local leaders like Donna, who were
serious about running when women just really
didn’t participate in sports in large
numbers. Some young runners I know did not
know that there was no womens marathon
in the Olympic games until 1984. Sometimes
at a race I will see some of the other women
in my age group and realize that
we have been racing each other (and have
been friends) for 25-30 years. I think that
is really great. |
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Family: It has been fun to see my children
get involved in running and other fitness
activities. Joseph, now 24, ran track and
cross-country and swam at St. George’s
School and at the University of Chicago for
two years. Although injuries ended his
college running, he still runs, swims, and
does Pilates. Katie always says that she is
the non-runner in the family, but last year
she entered a 5k with friends and had so
much fun that she decided to
train for a half-marathon. She asked me to
come to Chicago and do the race with her.
She followed a sensible training program and
we had a fun-filled girls race weekend! I
was thrilled to see her finish with a huge
smile on her face! |
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Jim: My husband, Jim Taylor, was an
outstanding masters runner until a serious
injury ended his running days. He ran a
2:59 marathon at the age of 47. He has
since returned to a sport that he did
previously, rowing. He was the 2012 bronze
medalist in the CRASH-B World Indoor Rowing
Champioinship in the Mens 60-64 Lightweight
Division. Yay Jim! Even though he no
longer runs, his knowledge of the sport as
an athlete and physician is such a help.
His love and support keep me on the road! |
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Ultimate Icebreaker
Provencal Tomato
Rice Soup
Comforting, Healthy and
Delicious |
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Every spoonful of this French
country-style soup delivers a
warm, comforting taste of
sun-ripened tomatoes. Taste how
dried and fresh provencal herbs
can enhance tomato flavor. Serve
with a sandwich and a salad, a
good red wine and enjoy this
comforting soup on a chilly
night. |
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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive
oil
2 medium-sized onions, finely
chopped
1 carrot, diced
1 celery rib, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds |
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3 cups water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium
chicken stock
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes |
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons fresh basil,
chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley,
chopped |
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1. In a large saucepan or stock
pot, heat olive oil over medium
heat and sauté onions, carrot,
celery, garlic, fennel seeds,
orange zest and thyme for 5-6
minutes, or until the vegetables
start to become tender.
2. Add water and tomato paste,
whisking quickly to fully
incorporate the tomato paste.
3. Stir in chicken stock, diced
tomatoes, salt, pepper, and
rice.
4. Simmer for 15-20 minutes,
until rice is tender.
5. Gently stir in basil and
parsley
6. Serve hot.
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Darlean Covelli |
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Andy
Clark |
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Merrill Lay |
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Joe
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Dory
Dunn |
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Samantha Guardino |
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Ryan
Dineen |
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Anthony Guardino |
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Liz
Dominguez |
5 |
Bill
Sherrier |
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Barry Lusk |
6 |
Maurielle Pierson |
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Amanda Ginder |
6 |
Sarah Sennert |
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Shannon Dennis |
6 |
Ashley Sardeson |
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Alex
Doberstein |
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Rachael Baker |
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Yoshi Roberts |
9 |
Cindy Parker |
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Sherry Lindquist |
10 |
Terry Nutter |
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Brandi Alcock |
11 |
Kayla Light |
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Katie Beck |
11 |
Joseph Astrauskas |
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Barbara Manne |
11 |
Bobbie Cornelius |
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Pat
Marshall |
11 |
Sandra Warner |
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Nicole Meyer |
11 |
John
Dodd |
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Cler
Hudgins |
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Aaron Gonzalez |
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Eliana Roberts |
16 |
Robert Birch |
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Rick
Smith |
20 |
Ken
Vanslette |
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Sandra Kangas |
21 |
Dee
Mixer |
16 |
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John
Zak |
22 |
Lisa
Hall |
17 |
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Michael Martinez |
23 |
Nicole Messervy |
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Harry Shoff |
23 |
Grant Scrabis |
17 |
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Gabriel Gonzalez |
24 |
Ruby Carpenter |
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Raymond
Monroe |
24 |
Dawn
Lisenby |
18 |
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Sandy
Driskel |
24 |
Kitty
Phillipson |
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Jackie
Emm |
26 |
Ricky
Ginder |
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Jessie
Emm |
26 |
Donna
Hiatt |
21 |
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Cindy
Monroe |
27 |
Chad
Curtis |
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Donna
Lemnouni |
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Ashley
Newnam |
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James
Taylor |
28 |
Paul
Bleam |
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Hunter
Campbell |
29 |
Debora
Diaz |
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Cayla
Wilson |
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Katie
Krodel |
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Jun
Warren |
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Chris
Jones |
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Brigitte
Hall |
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Eliana
Calderon |
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Tama
Dukes |
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Doug
Clark |
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Scott Schrader |
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Susan
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Who's in a new age group? In
January,
Alex
Doberstein will turn 25 moving
into the 25-29 age group;
Sherri Lindquist
moves into the Grandmasters category;
Raymond Monroe
turns 65. In
February, Andy
Clark
turns 50;
Anthony Guardino will be 10;
Joseph Astraukas
turns 25;
Ken Vanslette
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Running
Laughs!
Bob Schwartz •
Award Winning Humorist and Lifelong
Runner |
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When my book I
Run, Therefore I Am - NUTS! was
published it was uncertain if it would sell
a total of six copies (to sympathetic family
members) or be slightly more successful.
Would those who welcome the feeling of
crusty sweat, who wear black toenails like
badges of honor and find joy in the
exhilaration of exhaustion, also find humor
in all things running?
Thankfully they did. The book generated
tremendous laughter and quite a following
amongst the polyester laden running set
while becoming a top-selling book. We
runners knew that after those occasions
where we hit the proverbial wall, feeling as
though an obese elephant had jumped on our
shoulders for a piggy back ride, it’s best
to find some laughs after the hallucinatory
fog dissipates.
I’ve been a runner for over 40 years and
have hit more than my share of walls, but in
the process have accumulated a wealth of
humorous running related experiences to draw
from. All of which ultimately contributed to
the sequel of I Run, Therefore I Am – STILL Nuts!
So allow me to replace your side stitches
with stitches from laughter and get you into
your target heart rate zone via tickling
your funny bone.
Bob Schwartz |
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Age Graded Calculator
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Age grading is a way of putting all race
participants on a level playing field,
regardless of age or gender. Age graded
scores let you compare your race times to
those of different runners, as well as to
the standard for your age and gender.
This calculator is based on the 2006 age
grading tables developed by WMA (World
Masters Athletics). The table and calculator
are kindly supplied by Howard Grubb and is
used with his permission. © Howard Grubb
1999-2010.
Click here for calculator |
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Nine Surprising Ways Running
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You know running is healthy, but do you know
all the good it does? |
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by Kit Fox.
Runners World •
Contributed by iris Threat-Milton |
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GROWS CARTILAGE
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Ignore the naysayers—running isn't
necessarily bad for your knees. Research
from Australia's Monash University suggests
that the impact of running can increase
cartilage production, which can safeguard
your joints from arthritis. |
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SHARPENS HEARING
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Research from Bellarmine University found
that very fit women were six percent more
likely to have better hearing than less-fit
women. Exercise improves circulation to the
ear, which provides a greater supply of
nutrients to help preserve hearing. |
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SAVES YOUR SKIN •
Rutgers researchers found that mice who drank caffeinated
water and then ran had fewer skin-cancer tumors than rodents
who either just got caffeine or just ran. The
caffeine-exercise combo caused fewer damaged cells to
develop. |
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BEATS MIGRAINES •
Put down the painkillers. A study conducted at the
University of Gothenburg in Sweden found that migraine
sufferers experiences fewer head pounders when they worked
out for 40 minutes three times a week over three months. |
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REGENERATES MUSCLE •
Muscles mass declines over time—or does it? University of
Illinois researchers found that exercise triggers a type of
stem cell (mesenchymal stem cells) to spur other cells to
generate new muscle. That process could prevent age-related
muscle loss. |
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EASES ANXIETY •
Feeling panicky about an upcoming work presentation? Go for a
run. Researchers from Southern Methodist University near Dallas
found that people had significantly milder reactions to stress
if they engaged in regular intense aerobic exercise. |
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PREVENTS CANCER •
Finnish researchers studied 2,560 middle-aged
men over 17 years and found that the most active
men were the least likely to die from cancer,
especially in the gastrointestinal tract or
lungs. The more intense the exercise, the
better. |
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INCREASES BRAINPOWER •
To see how exercise stacks up against other mental stimulants,
University of Illinois researchers exposed mice to three types
of brain boosters—savory foods, new toys, and exercise wheels.
The wheel was the only tool that improved cognitive function. |
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STRENGTHENS BONES •
Weight-bearing exercise increases bone density, which guards
against fractures and osteoporosis, according to researchers
from the University of Missouri. High-impact exercise, like
running, appears to offer the greatest protective benefit. |
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Don't
Leave Home Without It •
Running Journal |
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The only calendar
you need to run the south! I never leave
home without it. You can find races in
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia,
Washington, DC, West Virginia. Plus
results from races in these states. Also,
a great listing of marathons, multi-sports
ultras and track & field and some super
articles.
Sign up for your
free monthly running e-mail newsletter!
www.running.net.
And race directors!
A perfect place to list your upcoming race.
Check it all out! |
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Cindy Lescarbeau
is recovering nicely after her Oct. 22
kidney transplant at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.
She hopes to be out riding her bike soon as she
continues to recover. Good for you Cindy! |
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Father Lopez boys and girls xc team made school history
by sending both teams to states. The girls had not been
to states since 2002 and the boys since 1981. the boys
and girls teams were the only teams from Volusia County
to have both teams go to states. The girls and boys team
brought home district runner-up titles for both teams
this season. Both teams brought home top 5 place finish
in all 8 invitational's which they ran in. The boys
team are ranked 9th going into next year and the girls
13th! |
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Congratulations to Father Lopez Sue O'Malley for
being named Coach of The Year for All-Area Boys Cross
Country Team.
And to
Seabreeze's Debora Diaz
for being named Coach of The Year for All-Area Girls Cross Country!
Way to go ladies! Great job you are doing with our
youth! |
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After training all
summer, on November 2, 2013
Mark & Judy Krodel
competed in the Florida Ironman in Panama City.
This was Mark's first Ironman and Judy's 2nd.
Almost 3000
swimmers were in the water at the same
time for the 2.4 mile swim which was very
rigorous and very crowded! They made it
through the swim and were HAPPY (that's right,
HAPPY) to be on a 112 mile bike ride! They
had a tail wind at the end of the ride so it was
a nice experience.
Another FUN
experience was the 26.2 mile run! After a
2.4 mile swim and a 112 mile bike ride I CANNOT
imagine a marathon being FUN but these two
always have a fun and positive outlook! At
mile 13 Mark caught up to Judy so they enjoyed
running together. Their daughters and son
in law were at mile 14 and photos were taken
before they headed to the finish line.
They were all smiles and happy! What could
be better than having this kind of an experience
with your honey and best friend? It
doesn't get any better than that! |
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Sharon Lay
has really been
busy lately! The family went to Colorado
over Thanksgiving to visit daughter Jamie who is
a UC. They went skiing at Breckenridge
where they had the best snow in 10 years!
They went on to Aspen and hiked to Maroon Bells
12 mile. The
most photographed mountains in North America
are right here in Aspen! Located 10 miles from
Aspen up Maroon Creek Road, they are not to be
missed, whether you are visiting Aspen for an
hour or 3 months they are sure to be a highlight
of your trip. |
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Jamie Lay
on the beautiful slopes at Breckenridge |
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Sharon returned home from Colorado with
the flu which she nursed along until the Palm Beach
Marathon on Dec. 8.
The
second-hottest Palm Beaches marathon in race history
began with 77 humid degrees and spared not even the
fittest of the fit.
Still not enough for Sharon. On Dec. 29
she ran the Jacksonville Marathon, placed 3rd. in her
age group! What a way to finish the year! |
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Cler Hudgins
was another of our local runner's that ran
Jacksonville. Congratulations to Cler for a job well
done. She placed first in her age group 65-69! Yahoo! |
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Another year of fun at our annual Christmas party! As
always, the food was delicious, the camaraderie and fun
could not be beat.
A special thanks to Sue O’Malley and Megan Saillant for
organizing and executing the games and dance! They were
so much fun. And thanks to all of you for attending and
to everyone that pitched in to help with the festivities
from decorations to clean-up to joining in and being a
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Among some of the winners
of the party games was Sam Bookhardt, winning the M&M
Guessing Jar! Sam came the closest to
guessing the number of M&M's in the jar. His
prize? The jar of M&M's. Know Mom loved
that! The winners of the Stocking Guessing Games
were Jimi, Elizabeth, Sam, Jake & Taylor. And, the
Christmas Trivia Game went to Table #7 (The Hibel Table)
and Table #1 (Bookhardt Family). The Hibel Family,
Sue O'Malley, Judy Krodel & Sheila Nicholas were all
recipients of a one year subscription to Running
Journal! |
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Merry Christmas
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Joel
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Rick & Robyn |
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Mike & Taylor |
Nancy, Pat & Warren |
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Morgan & Tammy |
The Johns Family |
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Limbo Jimi |
Taylor made the cut |
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Everyone's
favorite • The Twist |
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More Christmas photos
posted at
http://www.daytonabeachcombers.com/photogallery.htm |
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For many, many years the tradition for
the Grace & Peter Rowe family has been to
travel to St. John's where the whole family enjoy their
Christmas and New Year together. This year is no
exception. All the kids and spouses and grandkids
spend a week or so in beautiful St. Johns. Grace &
Peter will actually get to spend a few days alone as they
await the family. They will return to New Jersey
January 7! |
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Dancing With The Stars •
At least one contestant had to shed her running shoes
for dancing shoes and her running shorts for a beautiful
gown. That was probably pretty easy tho for Mandy
Rossmeyer Campbell, marketing director at Bruce
Rossmeyer's Daytona Harley-Davidson. Mandy won the
trophy for raising the most money and commented that
learning to ride a motorcycle when she was 8 years old was
easier than learning ballroom dancing. She was one of
the contestants of the Symphony Guild event that took place
at the Hilton, Daytona Beach. Local competitors were
paired with professional instructors and raised more than
$50,000 in votes, sponsorships and event ticket sales.
Proceeds go to the Daytona Beach Symphony Society's Youth
Experiencing Symphony (YES) program that introduces Volusia
County students to classical music. |
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This is the coolest web site! Check it out for all
kinds of stuff from
food
& recipes,
home & organizing,
beauty & fashion,
holidays
& entertaining.
wedding,
family & work
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"Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your
neighbors, and let each new year find
you a better man." - Benjamin Franklin |
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Love generously, Laugh when you can, Apologize when you
should, Care deeply, And let go of what you can’t change
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New
friends, new goals, new accomplishments, new blisters and
bruises (!) on my journey toward the finish line...... |
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We all have a
lot to wrestle in our lives; we just hope most days we don't get
pinned |
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There
is no half way, it's all or nothing |
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Winning isn't everything but losing sucks |
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Pain is temporary, glory is forever |
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There
is no half way, it's all or nothing |
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Set your Goal, understand the obstacles, crush your competition |
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Running is Therapy |
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