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The March/April 2011 Newsletter of the Daytona Beachcombers Running Club

 

WELCOME, NEW FRIENDS!

It's great to have new friends in our supportive community of runners in all sizes and shapes, faces and paces.

 

 

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Rounded Rectangular Callout: Help!
I need a Winter Escape from the frigid Northeast

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Runner's World, Amby Burfoot Visits Daytona

 

 
Those were the words in an email I received from Amby Burfoot the first of the month.  He, his wife and brother were thinking of coming to Daytona for a long weekend and wanted  to know how the running and living conditions were here.  I went into full mode of telling him about our area, suggestions as to where to stay and especially the running on 23 miles of beach.  He also inquired about running with a group. 
 
Done deal!  They will arrive Saturday, Feb. 26.
 
Amby Burfoot was born on the exact same day and year as President Bill Clinton (Aug. 19, 1946). He will move up to a new age group this August.
 
He began running as a junior in high school in 1962, and have been going relatively strong ever since. He was the Conn. high school 2-mile champion in 1964, and a two-time All-American in cross-country at little Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT (graduating in 1968). While there, he roomed in successive years with Jeff Galloway and Bill Rodgers, both of whom went on to become major influences in the running boom of the last 40 years.
 

While still a senior at Wesleyan, and just 21 years old, he won the 1968 Boston Marathon. Later that year, he ran his best marathon (2:14:19) in Japan.  He also continues to run Boston on every fifth-year anniversary of his win, with his next scheduled Boston race in 2013

 
The big break in his life came in 1978, when he was offered the position of East Coast Editor at Runner's World Magazine. He has been with RW ever since, in one position or another. He says he feels like a super-lucky, latter-day Lou Gehrig that he has been able to spend the best years of his life in a job that he would do for free (Shhhhh ... don't tell).
 

These days Amby runs about 25 miles a week for fitness and occasional racing thrills. He figures he has covered about 103,000 miles in his running career.

 
Amby often tells people that his proudest accomplishment in running isn't winning Boston but running the annual Manchester (CT) 5-Mile Road Race on Thanksgiving Day for 46  years in a row. He won the race nine times in the old days, but he now considers each successful finish on Thanksgiving Day as far more important than any victories anywhere anytime. (He has another streak, too: He’s part of a wild and wonderful group that runs 5 miles every Jan. 1 and then plunges into the frigid waters of Long Island Sound. It's his favorite day and event of the year.)

 

Amby currently lives and runs in Emmaus, PA, near the Runner's World offices.  He has  two grown children (Dan and Laura) who are following their own unique paths, and his wife, Cristina, who adds spark to his life every single day.

 

 

 

Arriving late on the evening of the 26th. Amby was still up for a long run with some Beachcombers and friends on Sunday morning.

   

Amby is now my new BFF as we spent a lot of time arranging his runs while here.

Dave Dunn graciously showed his hospitality to Amby at the Sunday morning run.

   

After picking him up on foot in front of the Hilton, Dave Dunn escorted him back to his house where the rest of the gang was picked up.  About 12 runner's and one support on bike.  Heading north towards the Granada bridge, the group picked up Sharon and Marketa on the way.

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Joe, Rick, Amby and Dave have crossed the bridge and headed south on Beach Street.  At this point, Amby was in question on the pace and distance but persevered on.

Rick and Amby enjoyed chatting about The Comrades Marathon which they have both done and loved.  Amby has completed Comrades twice.

 

 

It was a beautiful morning in Daytona Beach and the Beachcombers gave Amby a warm welcome to our area.

 

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Warmer weather is here so 

STAY HYDRATED!

 

Fuel for the Long Run.  Remember that it's important to fuel your body before, during and after extended exercise along with hydrating it properly.

 

It's just as important to know what your body can ingest without digestive problems.  It's a good idea to practice your nutrition on long runs, and not wait for the event itself to experiment

 

Gatorade Endurance Formula

Gatorade Endurance Formula is a specialized sports drink with a unique blend of five electrolytes designed to meet the fluid and electrolyte needs of elite and endurance athletes. Contains nearly twice the sodium (200 mg) and three times the potassium (90 mg) of Gatorade Thirst Quencher, as well as chloride, calcium and magnesium, to more fully replace what athletes lose during their longer and more intense occasions. 32 ounce canister. 

 

Fuel Belt Palm Holder

  • Adjustable strap provides secure fit
  • Perfect for short runs
  • Durable and lightweight 700D ripstop
  • 10 oz. bottle included
  • Machine washable
  • Now with small zipper pocket for gels, keys and cash
 
 

Spring Forward

• March 13, 2011 • 2:00 am

Set your clocks Ahead

Enjoy an extra hour of daylight!

Spring is here!

(finally)

 

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Beachcombers Scholarships

 

The purpose of the scholarships are to recognize student cross country and/or track and field athletes who are leaders in their school, excel in the classroom, and make positive contributions within the community.  These scholarships are open to all Volusia and Flagler County graduating high school senior runners.
 

In order to be eligible for the scholarships, an applicant must be a:

                1) Florida resident for the past two years.

                2) Graduating high school senior from a Volusia County or Flagler County high school

                3) A member of the high school cross country and/or track and field teams
 

We encourage all student athletes who meet the eligibility requirements to apply.

 

 2011 Scholarship Application

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Meet & Greet Fun Run • January 30, 2011 •  City Island

 

The morning forecast had called for sunny skies, temps in the low 70's.  Perfect weather for a Fun Run.  It didn't say anything about the fog which wrapped itself around City Island.  But, at 8:30 the  fog had burned off and it was a beautiful morning for everyone to get together for a nice run, sharing   of food and fellowship.
 
Our Fun Run director, Rick Campos, outdid himself in supplying the runner's with some yummy food and drink.  Great Bagels from Panera's, cream cheese, plenty of fruit, juice and coffee.

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Beautiful morning at City Island Pavilion

Runner's take off for a 5K run

Curt Robinson on his own

The Girls keeping stride

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Have a bit o' fun with friends

St. Paddy's Fun Run ● 2 & 4 Miles Thursday   •   March 17, 2011

6:00 PM

 

6:00 pm ● Spikes ●  1237 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill

 

Come join the fun at our annual St. Paddy's run at Spikes!  Fun Run for kids  & adults, food, fun & camaraderie!  Fabulous St. Patrick's Day Food    prepared by Susie!  Yum

There will be plenty of daylight!  Gather by 6:00 pm, Run at 6:15 pm

And, of course, wear your green

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Take me out to the ballgame!

Get ready for an evening of great food, fun and friends! It’s the Beachcombers       annual night out at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.  Make your reservations early!

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Text Box: June 11, 2011

Beachcombers Annual

Cubs Night Out

June 11, 2011

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Rob Maxwell

TOUGH LOVE

Rob has provided us with another fine article this month, Tough Love.  If you have ever watched the Biggest Loser on TV, this article reminds me of Bob and Jillian as they push and push the contestants through their workouts.  This is a great article I think we all can relate to.
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Member Profile

Peggy Smith

Megan is an Assistant Attorney General.  She works in the criminal appellate division in Daytona Beach. Before that she worked for the trial courts in Ocala and Gainesville.  Megan lives with her boyfriend Chris who just started running in December.  They sometimes run together with their dog, Jade, Megan's oldest running partner.  Chris and Megan met at law school at UofF.  Chris  works for the Public Defenders Office.

Megan grew up in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb   of Detroit.  In High School she swam and ran track.  In college she played rugby all four years   (8 seasons) for the Indiana University Women's Rugby Club.

Running has been in Megan's family for a long  time but she resisted it herself. Then she started  a new High School that was pretty far from home.   She had time on her hands before being picked   up - so she ran.

 It turned out to be a great way to deal with a lot   of issues a new school will bring and run of the  mill teenage angst.  All of a sudden, running had become a permanent part of her life.

Megan has two older sisters who live in Boston raising families.  Her middle sister ran Cross Country, indoor track, and track in college at Brown in Rhode Island.  She is very fast and talented.  Everyone in Megan's family is, or has at some point been a recreational runner.  It is part of most of their family vacations.  In 2007 Megan, her Mom and sister ran the San Diego Rock N Roll 1/2 Marathon for  Team in Training.  Megan's Mom is her biggest fan and supporter traveling to all of her marathons, no

matter where or how far away she is always there.
 
The marathon is Megan's favorite distance with The Big Sur Marathon, her first,  being her most memorable.

She was worried about the hills and everything else but every step of the way was better than the one before.  She ran with a friend and they laughed, sang, and danced the whole way.  The scenery was breathtaking and a very well run marathon.  Megan's mom met her at the finish line which made it just perfect.  It was without a doubt one of the best days of her life.

Before she ran her first marathon she never thought she would run one.  She just wasn't interested.  She enjoyed running but did not have a desire to run a marathon.  Then a running friend was helping her clean out a shed in her yard that was infested with rats.  Megan hats rats (who doesn't?) so she was so grateful she kept saying she would do anything to pay her back.  Her friend was silent for awhile and finally said, 'you can pay me back by running The Big Sur Marthon with me.' 

Now she's training for her 5th. marathon.  She's thinking of the the Martian Marathon in her hometown of Dearborn, Michigan
 
Meagan runs 5 to 6 days a week.  Seldom does track workouts but recently has been doing Yasso workouts.  She's cautious about trying new workouts without guidance.  Megan usually runs alone   but recently met up with some ladies to share her long runs with.  She received a Garmin for her birthday and loves to run with it and her Ipod - which she would trade for a talkative running partner  any day.
 

Some day Megan would like to go back and run Big Sur again.  Eventually she would like to run Detroit and Eugene.  She's not too concerned about her times but nice to PR is an added surprise.  She would like to do an ultra one day.  She says you never have two bad runs in a row. If you go out one day and just feel awful - no matter what the cause (food, dehydration, lack of sleep, etc.) your next run will always be better. 

 
Megan is a vivacious, outgoing young lady with plenty of energy and spirit.  She does not hold back.  When the club announced we needed a new secretary, guess who was the first to raise her hand?  She has been an asset to the club and meets members full of enthusiasm. 
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food

Corned Beef & Cabbage

INGREDIENTS  
1 medium onion, cut into wedges 2 tablespoons sugar
4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 pound baby carrots 1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups water 1 (3 pound) corned beef brisket
3 garlic cloves, minced with spice packet, cut in half
1 bay leaf 1 small head cabbage, cut into wedges
   
DIRECTIONS
Place the onion, potatoes and carrots in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine water, garlic, bay leaf, sugar, vinegar, pepper and contents of spice packet; pour over vegetables. Top with brisket and cabbage. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Bon Appétit 

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Shawn Baer 3 Haley Rice 3
Brock Scrabis 5 Emily Urff 2
Tracy Lager 6 Greg Frye 6
Annie Campbell 6 Kelsey Dunn 6
Mike Myers 10 Daniel Dunn 6
Susan Gummey 11 Sheila Sullivan 7
Kathy Norris 11 Megan Saillant 8
Miguel Rivera 12 Karen Ellis 10
Richard Dillard 13 Carole Thomas 12
Kristi Rice 14 Iris Threatt-Milton 13
Kevin Newman 17 Amanda Bonin 13
John Roberts 18 Alex Lewine 14
Mark Crews 19 Kathi Marshall 16
Fred Schwenck 21 Kimberly Dodd 16
Katie Astrauskas 22 Willie Lager 19
Rick Campos 22 Jamie Lay 23
Zachary Lebreque 23 Patrick Sullivan 23
Nancy Toth 27 JJ O'Malley 23
Pam Giese 28 Chris Oehischlager 23
Trista Sherbert 28 Steve Lager 25
Pam Sardeson 29 Dave Dunn 27
Paul Holyko 29
Matt McLeer 30

New Age Group?  Katie Astrauskas turns 20, Zachary Labrecque turns 25 in March.  Sheila Sullivan will be 45, Amanda Bonin, 25, Karen Ellis will be 55, and Willie Lager will be the big Seven O.  A couple of special birthdays in April.  Emily Urff turns 18 and Jamie Lay turns sweet 16.  Congratulations and Happy Birthday!

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Who makes what?

There are only a limited number of major appliance manufacturers left in the marketplace. Over the years, the big ones have bought up the smaller ones and  merged those product designs into their own product lines. They now produce products under the various brand names they own.
Often there is only cosmetic differences in the appearance of the appliance, while the underlying mechanical workings are very similar, if not the same. The manufacturers warranty may also differ between brands and models.

Check out this useful website: 

A Day Made of Glass  •  Made possible by Corning • New uses for glass

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cf7IL_eZ38

Dana Yarn, RDLD; Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer

http://danayarn.blogspot.com http://eating-right.servicefoods.com

One of the things Dana is most passionate about is getting kids to make good food choices. It can  be a struggle, especially if you have a picky eater.  This new video has some tips on helping kids get the nutrients they need. (scroll down to Feb. 15)  http://eating-right.servicefoods.com

Supercook is a new recipe search engine that  finds recipes you can make with only the ingredients you have at home. To begin, simply start adding ingredients you have in the green box on the top left. The more ingredients you add, the better the results will be.

                

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Dribble & Bits
Beachcombers Officers Congratulations and a big thanks to our club officers that were voted into office at our meeting/fun run on January 30.  President • Colleen Nicoulin, Vice President • Rick Campos, Treasurer • Karen Ellis and Secretary • Megan Saillant.  We all appreciate the time dedicated and given to the club.

  

Not only is he a fast runner but he can also bowl!

Congratulations to Kayle Fisher for bowling a perfect score in February!  Good job Kayle!

Congratulations to the Kayle Fisher Family!  A little baby girl will arrive this summer!  Randalyn & Katrina will have a little sister and Kayle will be surrounded by 3 little girls and Momma, Jenylyn! 

Grace & Peter Rowe have welcomed their 5th grandchild, 4th boy, to the Rowe family. 

Luke Brown Rowe was welcomed to the family on February 22nd.  He weighed 8lbs. 9 oz. and was 22" long.  Big Brother Ozzie and Mom & Dad are all doing well!

Congratulations to everyone!

Sue O'Malley is on a roll as she racks in bunches of accomplishments since turning 50 last summer. 

Sue O'Malley, Father Lopez Head Cross Country Coach and Track and Field Coach, has signed a contract to become part of the Brooks running shoe program called The Brooks I.D. Program for 2011. Brooks I.D. stands for Inspire Daily. These two simple words guide the principles of the program. Brooks I.D. is made up of over 800 members who are active in their running communities and share   a passion for the Brooks brand. They are runners who are winners in their own right: Winning their  age divisions, accomplishing their personal goals, pushing their own limits, and, by extension, encouraging others to do the same. They are coaches, mentors, and leaders. This program is by invitation only.

Sue certainly uses her athletic talent to help carry out the Brooks mission: To inspire people to run and be active not only at Father Lopez but throughout the Daytona community .Sue competed for the Brooks shoe company when she competed in the first women's Marathon Olympic Trials in 1984.

 
Sue set a new age group record at the DeLeon Springs 1/2 Marathon in January.  She was also part  of the Ragnar relay team from Miami to the Keys.  It was definitely a highlight of her running career.  Her team finished 2nd. overall.  In February, Sue received the USATF Phidippides Gold Long Distance Award for 2010.  This award is given to individual athletes for outstanding performance and endurance in Long Distance running.
 
And to round off her accomplishments for the past two months, Sue won a national age group title at the Melbourne 1/2 Marathon USATF Championship.  She won the 50-54 age group and was 2nd. in the master's division for the Florida State Championship.

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Dave & Dory Dunn will not only celebrate their own 34th wedding anniversary on May 21st.  but Dave will be walking his oldest daughter, Morgan, down the isle on that day.  Morgan will marry Adam Lee.  They will live in Gainesville, FL.
 

B.A.A. to Offer Fastest Qualified Runners Early Acceptance into 2012 Boston Marathon With New Registration Process

BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced a change in its registration process for the Boston Marathon, allowing the fastest qualifiers to enter the earliest and with a rolling admission system while also offering all eligible runners an increased registration period. The changes in registration are a response by the B.A.A. to greater than ever demand by runners to gain entry into the Boston Marathon and culminate more than three months of analysis, including input from the running industry. Rather than accepting runners who have met the qualifying standards on a first come, first served approach, a more systematic, performance-based process will be employed.

 

For the 2012 Boston Marathon, registration will extend for two weeks, beginning on Monday, September 12, 2011 and continuing until Friday, September 23, 2011. The qualifying times for the 2012 Boston Marathon will not change from recent past years since the standards had been previously announced and have been in effect since last September. However, the new registration process addresses the increased demand among qualified runners to participate in the Boston Marathon and will accommodate those who are the fastest qualifiers first.

Read more.........here

 
Willie Lager has accepted a position on the Scholarship committee for the year 2011.  Paul Rice   will be taking a year hiatus but will be returning in 2012.
 

Amy's Pride & Joy

 

Olympia, Amy Ellis's,  31 month old horse is a beauty.

 

The Bill Walter III Melanoma Research Fund RayZ Awareness

14th. Annual

April 9, 2011

Brochure

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Vroom, vroom, vroom! 

The bikers are coming to town!

March 4 - March 13

Is Bike week in Daytona! 

Be safe!

 
Home Sweet Home for Trevor Wyatt, Mom & Dad.  After a month long stay in the hospital Trevor is finally home.  Many prayers have gone out to the Wyatt family and yes, miracles  do happen.  The family is going to need a lot of help at home in the coming weeks. If that is something you can do, please contact Michele or Jimmy at home.  You can also read about Trevors progress on Jimmy's website http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/trevorwyatt/journal/1
You can also visit Run for our Sons at http://www.parentprojectmd.org/site/TR/Events/Content-MarathonLong-Store?px=1303861&pg=personal&fr_id=1640Please help Jimmy with his fight  against Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy.
 
Holly Nash & Sueann Schlack have signed up for Team in Training in honor of Sueann's  sister-in-law who has stage 4 Leukemia.  They are trying to raise $5800 in her honor to compete in the San Diego Rock & Roll Marathon.  If you can help Holly & Sueann, please visit their website at http://pages.teamintraining.org/ncfl/rnr11/SoleSisters  Holly & Sueann ran the ING Miami marathon on January 30 and also completed the Goofy Challenge at Disney.  The girls are going for Marathon Maniac status!
 
Brad Cochran recently ran the Disney 1/2 and has signed up for Marathonfest training at Track Shack.
 
Marathon News!  Bank of America Chicago Marathon is expected to fill up by the end of the week.  Only 5,000 slots open.  If you want to be a part of the 2011 marathon on Oct. 9, 2011 you better hurry.  Registration will close when the 45,000 participants capacity has been reached.

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The Runner's Guide to the Meaning of Life is not merely about running.  It is about living - to your fullest potential.  Amby Burfoot, one of running's wisest voices, presents 15 essential life lessons about passion, courage, materialism, failure, regeneration, and more, all learned from experience during his more than 35 years of running.  In the book, Amby discusses the essential traits of a  runner - traits that are also essential for all people wishing to reach their long-term goals.  He discusses the writings, music and quotes that have inspired him throughout his long career.  Most important, he explains that winners are not those that cross the finish line first, but rather those who are able to discover more about themselves with every step.

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Bits & Pieces & Words

 

We all have a lot to wrestle in our lives; we just hope most days we don't get pinned

 

Winning isn't everything but losing sucks

 

Pain is temporary, glory is forever

 

Tthere is no half way, it's all or nothing

 

Set your Goal, understand the obstacles, crush your competition

 

Running is Therapy

 

"Humility & humor are from the same root word. The arrogant make fun of others. The humble make fun of themselves." Pastor Rick Warren

 

Youth is not a time of life, it's a state of mind.  You are as young as your faith, as old as    your doubt; as young as your self-confidence, as old as your fear; as young as your hope,    as old as your despair. - Unknown

 

Physical fitness  is not only one of the most  important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.  John F. Kennedy

 

People seek a challenge just as fire seeks a flame   Chinese Proverb

 

He entertained the fervent wish that a bolt of lightening would shoot from the sky and strike him    dead on the spot, ending his pain.  But another part of him wished for the strength to accelerate, to take off like he did at the start of his morning runs, fresh and energetic after a night's sleep.

Bruce Tuckman, "Long Road To Boston"

 

I love testing myself more than I fear being beaten, and front running is the ultimate test.  You need   total, irrevocable commitment to see the race through to the end or it cannot justify your effort

Ron Clarke

 

AN IRISH FRIENDSHIP WISH

 

May there always be work for your hands to do;
May your purse always hold a coin or two;
May the sun always shine on your window pane;
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain;
May the hand of a friend always be near you;
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you

 

 
 

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