July 2006 Newsletter
07/07/06
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Important Stuff
NBB Hotline: (818) 845-5711
NBB Address: New Basin Blues, P.O. Box 280502, Northridge, CA 91328-0502
Submit Race Results to: Stan at (818) 882-1407 or sblock@socal.rr.com
NBB Website: http://www.newbasinblues.org
Steve Matsuda’s Runner’s Report: justdo262@aol.com
UltraLadies Website: http://www.ultraladies .com
UltraLadies e-mail: ultraladies@yahoo.com
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Publisher’s Corner Suggestions, comments, as well as articles, tid-bits and other trivia should be directed to Stan Block. He can be contacted via mail, e-mail (sblock@socal.rr.com), and face-to-face (Oh, Yuk). Tentatively, the next issue of the New Basin Blues Newsletter should be published in November 2006.
Welcome to the summer edition of the New Basin Blues Newsletter!! The first part of the year has been very busy for the club and the next few months are even busier. Remember the banquet in January. It was a huge success due to the great work of Rachelle Katz and her team. Steve Matsuda’s "Run with the Blues" program has many of the club members checking the website each week to see their standings and has certainly brought a sense of fun and community to the club. The club’s return to Jimmy Stewart was a blowout success with ten teams competing and one of the teams winning first place in their division. Ken Berry kept everyone fed with the breakfast BBQ always on till the early afternoon and many thanks to Jack Perrodin who helped from the wee hours of the morning. The club once again volunteered at Brentwood and as usual was wonderful and reliable. We had over 25 people there. This is one of the events that we earn money to help support the club’s activities.
Valley Crest saw over 40 of our members both volunteering and/or running this fun event. We always want to support our members and kudos to Larry and Nancy Dervin for putting on a great race. The weather was perfect and a great time was had by all. Larry and Nancy graciously contribute to the NBB Cross Country fund as a thank you for the volunteers at Valley Crest.
The club’s legal year begins in July and we had a nominating committee that put a lot of work to find out from the membership who they wanted to be on their board for this next year. We are pleased to announce the officers of the club for the July 2006 to June 2007 year. They are:
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Ken and Jeanne Berry – Co Presidents |
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Vic Cohen – Vice President – Membership |
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Steve Matsuda – Vice President – Activities |
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Helga Jessen – Treasurer |
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Sandy Gitmed – Secretary |
These people were nominated by the membership and chosen by the Directors of the club. Many thanks to the nominating committee, Arlene Lewis, Howard Brown and Lionel Greenburg for their hard work on reaching out to the membership.
Check out below what Ken has to say about the summer runs for the club.
Jane Wasserman has put together several events including concerts, etc. during the summer so be on the lookout for info on these activities.
Everyone have a safe and fun summer and we will see you on the trails.
Jeanne Berry
Summer is here and it looks like it is going to be a busy time for many of the New Basin Blues runners. Many of us have just participated in Will Rogers 5/10 K, then there is the Sun Keep LA Running and the Jet to Jetty 5/10K in the Run with the Blues race series as well as the Bulldog 30/50 K race. And another group of our members, Jeanne and I included are training for some post Summer races. For us the Angeles Crest 100, while for a group that keeps growing larger the Bizz Johnson Marathon. Bizz Johnson is run through the scenic Lassen National Forest and is a well groomed down hill course. I only wish that it wasn’t only three weeks after AC or Jeanne and I would be there.
This month, on July 23rd, we will be having our annual picnic at Balboa Park. The club will supply hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks, everyone brings a potluck dish—food or dessert. I’ll bring a soccer ball and maybe we could even play some soccer in honor of the World Cup. On Labor Day Jeanne and I along with anyone who is willing to get down to Sycamore Canyon before 6:00, will wait in line, for the sun to come up and for the gate to be opened so we can stake out our regular shady spot for Sycamore Sunday. I will bring my portable fireplace so we can stay warm while waiting for everyone to arrive (remember it cost $10.00 to park—car pooling is a good idea) to run into Big Sycamore Canyon, and then have some great Barbeque and all the pot luck you could ever want. Be sure to bring your bathing suits for an ocean swim or at least a stroll on the beach.
Upcoming in August and September will be two runs with an after run party. The first will be at Bruce Adams home and the second at Helga Jessen home. They both have pools so bring your swim suit-----look for the dates in the monthly run schedule on the website.
I just heard that Rachelle is already making plans for our annual banquet next year. There are loads of things to look forward to,. We will not be seeing you on the trails as much as we usually during the next two months because of our weekend training up on the Angeles Crest trails in preparation for the AC race in September-----unless you are looking for some longer runs, we would welcome you, let us know.
See you on the trails-----hopefully soon
Ken
June 2006
VALLEY CREST THANK YOU:
Larry & Nancy wish to extend a big thank you to all the NBB runners and volunteers for their huge contribution to the Valley Crest Half Marathon on June 11. We appreciate that you came out to support the race and we completely enjoyed spending some time with our running family. Please read the race report to appreciate that your involvement really does make a difference!VALLEY CREST HALF MARATHON RACE REPORT:
Records flew at the 5th running of the Valley Crest Half Marathon (VCHM) on June 11. Perfect weather, a record number of runners, record number of volunteers, record number of sponsors, the ladies course record fell and seven age division new course records were set. It doesn't get any better than that!
With the temperature hovering around 70 degrees, the runners were treated to cloudy skies and an occasional misty sprinkle to cool them as they took on the tough VCHM course. Defending champion and course record holder Sal Bautista found himself running in the middle of a lead pack when he took an unfortunate step, twisted his ankle, and went down. Twenty six year old Juan Valencia, in his first VCHM, held the lead crossing the finish line first in a time of 1:16:32, just 5-seconds short of Sal's course record. Sub-1:15 half-marathoner Fritz Van de Kamp placed second, and champion triathlete Jonathan Toker captured third place. Forty-year-old Kathy Kobrine's time of 1:31:44 established a new women's course record finishing a full five minutes ahead of the next female competitor. The overall male and female winner each received a prize purse valued at $600.00, including $250 cash, CW-X Performance Tights, Montrail Running Shoes, Race Ready Gift Certificate, free entries into 2006 Bulldog 25K/50K and the 2007 Valley Crest Half Marathon.
The 2006 runners set 7 new age division records. Trini Espinoza (M/65-69) and Elaine Smith (F/45-49) each shaved nearly 12-minutes off their respective age division records and Jussi Hamalainen's M/60-64 age division record setting time of 1:35:50 is 5-minutes, 35-seconds faster than the current M/55-59 course record he also set in 2004!
The crowning glory each year of the VCHM has been our team of wonderful race volunteers! This year we had 54 volunteers who pitched in to perform the tasks necessary to make this event a huge success. That's a ratio of about one volunteer to every six runners! Where before, have you ever before seen that kind of support in another race, of any distance? Please read this e-mail comment from runner #684, Kevin: "Had a wonderful time...weather perfect... people warm and friendly...made me proud to live in the Valley!" We thank our volunteers, 100-times over!
Not least to mention, we have stellar group of sponsors who support the Valley Crest Half Marathon. If you appreciate the opportunity to experience the beauty of wildflowers and the joy of breathing fresh mountain air, please shop with our sponsors and tell them you are a VCHM runner! This is the only way to make them aware that their sponsorship makes a difference with these small races.
The 2006 race will again make donations to the following non-profit groups: New Basin Blues High School Cross Country Fund, Garden of Angels, and Para los Ninos.
To everyone involved, thank you for supporting the 2006 Valley Crest Half Marathon. We look forward seeing you at the Bulldog races in August.
Spice Up Your Running Life! Forget marathons and ultras… the next Wife Carrying World Championships will be held in Sonkajarvi, Finland beginning Friday, June 30 and continuing through July 2. The sport was revived in1992 from a tradition dating to the late 1800s when a bandit named Rosvo-Ronkainen recruiting men into his band, had them prove their fitness by stealing a woman from a neighboring village. In 2005, 40 pairs from 10 countries competed for the world championship. The team who completes the 832’ course in the shortest time wins. The 2006 event will feature individual and team events plus a triathlon event. Rules state that a man must carry a woman (usually his wife, but substitutes may apply) on his back or shoulders around a course involving hurtles, asphalt, sand, grass and water. Women who weigh less than 110 pounds must wear weighted sacks. Dropping the woman results in time penalties and occasional injuries to the women, who wear safety helmets. In addition to world accolades, winners receive cash, sponsor prizes and the woman’s weight in beer!
2006 ULs Training Season: The 2006 season got off to a great start under the guidance of Marisol Martinez and Regge Bulman. This year, in response to many requests, the ULs runs are taking place in the Angeles National Forest. Everyone is welcome to train with the ULs and are encouraged to read the information on our website: http://www.ultraladies.com as a prerequisite to running with us.
Bulldog 50K Ultra/25K Trail Run: Saturday, August 26 will be the 15th running of the Bulldog 50K. If you are not up to the 50K distance, I hope you will join us in running the 25K. If neither of these distances appeals to you, please consider volunteering for the day. Races such as these would not be possible without the support of our volunteers. Please go to the race website and sign up to run or volunteer: http://www.bulldogrun.com.
So Cal Ultra Series: http://www.socalultraseries.org/
Check out the website for the So Cal Ultra Series which maintains So Ca ultrarunning standing for its members. $20.00 will buy you a year’s membership, allow you to earn points by running in So CA ultra races and give you 4-quarterly newsletters of ultra happenings in So Ca. Since its start in 1990, the series has grown to include 19-ultra races and 43 members.
Race Sponsors: I am proud to acknowledge the sponsors who support the Valley Crest and Bulldog races. I encourage you to visit the sponsor page of the race websites. Our wonderful sponsors are deserving of your business and support.
Montrail: The front runner in trail running shoes... something for
every runner - www.montrail.com
Larabar: Recently featured in People Magazine... the purest, most
delicious bar around - www.larabar.com
Road-ID: Personalized emergency ID bands for road or trail... smart
runners wear them - www.roadid.com
Hammer/E-Caps: Makers of the #1 nutritional aids for runners on-the-go
- www.e-caps.com
Buff: Creative and functional wear as seen on TV's Survivor -
www.buff.us
Injinji: The most creative, stylish, functional, blister prevention sok
ever made - www.injinji.com
Triks: By Skirt Sports, running skirts so a girl can sweat like a girl
- www.skirtsports.com
Superfeet: The absolute essential insole for the active athlete -
www.superfeet.com
CW-X: Fashion and comfort sportswear for the competitive athlete -
www.cw-x.com
Dirty Girl Gaiters: Stylish gaiters to run like a dirty girl -
www.dirtygirlgaiters.com
Geographia: Creative book, map, travel store to supply all your needs
(818-848-1414)
Ultima Replenisher: High energy electrolyte drink for the endurance
athlete - www.ultima.com
Runnergy: The premier running center in the San Fernando Valley -
www.runnergy.com
Snow Packs: Chillin ice packs for pain relief -
www.snowpackusa.com
Ben-Shah Chiropractic: Massages, adjustments... everything your body
needs – (818) 591-8847
Fuel Belt: The #1 fuel belt in the world -
www.fuelbelt.com
Race Ready: Home of the LD short with pouches for your secret stashes -
www.raceready.com
Runner’s World: World's #1 selling running magazine -
www.runnersworld.com
All About You Boot Camp: Focus on you as a whole person - http://www.allaboutyoubootcamp.com
Carpe Diem: 100% natural drinking pleasure - http://www.carpediem.com
Dink’s Deli & Bagel Bakery: (661) 284-6057
Fitastic Fitness Gift Baskets: Create the perfect fitness gift –
http://www.fitastic-gift-basket.com
Dennert Garage Doors: (800) 427-2431
Carter House Printing: (818) 368-5919
Trader Joe’s: Imported and gourmet food items at great prices - http://www.traderjoes.com
Sneakerland: Name brand athletic shoes...for less - http://www.sneakerland.com
Nature’s Baby Products: Products for children, but enjoyed by the entire family - http://www.naturesbabyproducts.com
Kennedy Western University Online: http://www.kw.edu
Snicker’s Marathon Bars:
Long lasting energy bars. Fuel for any lifestyle - http://www.snickersmarathon.comKeating Ophthalmology: Ophthalmology – Laser Vision Correction – (818) 704-5990
Minter Web Design: Email – greg@theminters.com
Spring Races: Congratulations to all who raced recently:
· Avalon 50-Mile = Jeanne Berry (10:48), Ken Berry (10:57), Jerry Vicich (11:31), Deb Clem (11:45), Greg Minter (11:45)
· Leona Divide 50-Mile = Deb Clem (12:09)
· Leona Divide Spring Chicken Run = Mark Giebel (5:26)
· MiWok (100 KM) = Patty Giebel (13:50), Mark Giebel (15:13), Greg Minter (16:04), Wendy Young (16:04), Jeanne Berry (16:12)
Local Race Calendar: For your consideration –
| Mt. Disappointment 50K - August 12 | http://www.mtdisappointment50k.com |
| Bulldog 50K Ultra/25K Trail Run – August 26 | http://www.bulldogrun.com |
| Angeles Crest 100-Mile Run – Sat. Sept. 16 | http://www.ac100.com/ |
| San Diego 100 – October 21 | http://members.cox.net/sandiego100/ |
| Santa Barbara 9-Trails 35-Mile – November 25 | http://www.AllWeDoIsRun.com/sb9t.htm |
| High Desert 50K – December 3 | http://othtc.com/ |
The Angeles Crest 100-Mile – How Hard Is It Really?
I’ve heard a number of people ask Greg Minter the following question, "Which is harder… Badwater or Angeles Crest?", and I always chuckle at his reply "Well you know which one I’ve done more than once!". Having done both Angeles Crest (AC-100) and Badwater, each one time, I agree with Greg’s opinion. Although Badwater may be more difficult to get accepted into, AC-100 is the more difficult race to complete. Here are some facts about the AC-100: The AC-100 has a total climb of 21,610 feet and total decent of 26,700 feet. There are seven climbs of more than 1,000 feet each. The first 56 miles are run above 5,000 feet and the highest elevation on the course is 9,210’. The surface is 90% single track, relatively un-maintained, rocky trails. There are 14 aid stations spread out on the point-to-point course with the longest stretch without aid being 12-miles, over the highest peak in the race. There are cut-off times at each of the aid stations and a finishing time limit of 33-hours. Pacing of runners is not permitted before mile 52.8, which many of the runners reach only after nightfall. The race is run in late September each year and the temperature highs are often in the 100s. The course record (17:35:48), set in 1989 by Jim O’Brien, remains unbroken despite the quality and quantity of elite ultra runners who have come along since. The AC-100 also has a consistent record of historically having among the lowest finisher rates each year, for example… 2005 = 62%… 2003 = 54%… 2001 = 55% and 1998 = 60%. Doesn’t it make you want to just go right out and do it?!
Book Review: "I Remember Running: The Year I Got Everything I Ever Wanted – and ALS" by Darcy Wakefield.
A heartwarming read about a woman who takes control of the parts of her life she is able, after being diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) at the age of 33. What follows is her 2003 essay "I Remember Running":
"I remember running like I remember the sun-filled beach days of my childhood. I remember running like many remember their first love, their first kiss, their wedding. I remember running and feel the ache of absence, the heavy reminder that my life will never be the same again. I am continuously mourning running…Even though I no longer run, I still have a runner's soul. It's trapped in a runner's body that won't run. My runner's soul longs to work off the stress of my recent diagnosis and the stress of not running with a good run. It doesn't yet understand what has happened to us. These days I try to take pleasure in what now substitutes for running in my life. The other night, something told me to go down to the beach, and I did, even though it was late and dark. The beach was hard and smooth because the tide was out, and something told me to run. I ran around and around in circles. If you'd seen me, you wouldn't have called what I was doing running, but it was good enough for me. This is what I thought that night as I gave thanks: We are so lucky to be able to do this, all of our nerves and muscles working together, as we move ourselves forward to do this thing we call running."
Darcy Wakefield passed away in December 2005 and is survived by her partner Steve Stout, their son, Sam, her parents and a brother and sister.
Kinda makes you re-think what’s important!
XOXO
Nancy Shura-Dervin
December thru June
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Malibu Creek 14M |
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Deb Clem |
11.45.32 |
Dave Pinnick |
1.57.25 |
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Greg Minter |
11.45.38 |
Bruce Adams |
2.08.09 |
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Jeanne Berry |
10.48.45 |
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Mark Penn |
2.16.48 |
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Ken Berry |
10.57.05 |
Larry Dennert |
2.27.50 |
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Jerry Vicich |
11.31.47 |
Kirk Wood |
2.29.06 |
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Big Sur Marathon |
Joanne Gaitanis |
2.32.36 |
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Cindy Lawson |
5.09.56 |
Jerry Vicich |
2.35.10 |
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Paul Merritt |
5.31.35 |
Vic Cohen |
2.59.23 |
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Teresa Lima |
5.31.36 |
Steve Matsuda |
3.00.40 |
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Bishop High Sierra 50K |
Carrie Baltin |
3.15.26 |
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Mark Penn |
5.41.06 |
3/5 |
Pauline Freeland |
3.15.32 |
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Patty Giebel |
6.49.18 |
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Malibu Creek 4M |
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Mark Giebel |
7.21.27 |
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Dave Anton |
0.45.18 |
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Greg Minter |
7.21.27 |
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Debra Tennen |
0.49.53 |
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Wendy Young |
7.21.27 |
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Miwok 100K |
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Bishop Hugh Sierra 20M |
Patty Giebel |
13.50.48 |
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Anny Kedjejian |
4.04.10 |
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Mark Giebel |
14.34.40 |
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Cindy Lawson |
5.12.28 |
Wendy Young |
16.04.10 |
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Don Lawson |
6.10.22 |
Greg Minter |
16.04.10 |
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Boston Marathon |
Jeanne Berry |
16.12.10 |
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Mark Penn |
3.22.41 |
OrangeCounty Half Marathon |
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Arlene Lewis |
4.06.00 |
Mike Kukuchka |
1.40.46 |
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Maryam Burcham |
4.46.00 |
David Gottschalk |
2.05.52 |
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Monika Rye |
4.52.04 |
Orchard to Ocean 10K |
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Phyllis Blazejewski |
4.52.05 |
Pauline Freeland |
0.58.29 |
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Gary Deitsch |
5.36.29 |
Orchard to Ocean 5K |
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Brentwood 10K |
Pauline Freeland |
0.35.59 |
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Pat Bates |
0.49.46 |
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Palos Verdes Marathon |
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Brentwood 5K |
Diana Rush |
3.25.08 |
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Lloyd Levine |
0.19.30 |
Bruce Adams |
3.42.27 |
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Nancy Agular |
0.22.46 |
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Mike Barge |
4.00.51 |
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Bonnie Ades |
0.27.36 |
Steve Matsuda |
4.53.23 |
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Linda Lee |
0.28.09 |
Saundra Whitehead |
5.01.45 |
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Lionell Greenberg |
0.28.48 |
Palos Verdes Half Marathon |
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Nysan Zysman |
0.30.10 |
Susan Keithley |
1.56.34 |
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Klara Zysman |
0.30.38 |
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Pat Bates |
1.57.15 |
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Phil Clarke |
0.41.03 |
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Kei Zehr |
1.59.53 |
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Cal Gleaton |
0.55.45 |
Loraine Westhafer |
2.19.37 |
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Carlsbad 5000 |
Steve Stillman |
2.26.19 |
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Kirk Wood |
0.21.00 |
Paramount 10K |
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Nathaniel Marko |
0.22.39 |
Pat Bates |
0.49.34 |
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Charlie Marko |
0.22.39 |
Reggae Rhythm of Life 5K |
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Jeanette Wood |
0.24.52 |
Nathaniel Marko |
0.23.07 |
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Candis Marko |
0.28.54 |
Charlie Marko |
0.23.07 |
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Catalina Marathon |
Resolution Day 10K |
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Cindy Lawson |
5.54.24 |
Joe Hamption |
0.47.02 |
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Dennis Keating |
5.56.51 |
Redondo Beach 10K |
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Jack Perrodin |
6.52.35 |
Linda Parrott |
1.00.52 |
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CSUN 10K |
Stuart Ross |
1.04.34 |
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Pat Bates |
0.48.24 |
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Cal Gleaton |
1.40.22 |
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Juana Sanchez |
0.54.08 |
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Redondo Beach 5K |
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Erin King |
0.59.05 |
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Robin Charin |
0.38.13 |
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Susan Keithley |
0.59.36 |
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Resolution Day 5K |
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CSUN 5K |
Pauline Freeland |
0.27.08 |
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Rachelle Katz |
0.24.14 |
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Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon |
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Ken Kochakji |
0.26.47 |
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Ed Cohen |
2.19.47 |
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Howard Brown |
0.27.15 |
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Stuart Ross |
2.26.08 |
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Floyd Meyers |
0.30.27 |
Rock ‘n Roll Marathon |
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Stan Block |
0.31.30 |
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Eileen Cohen |
4.15.33 |
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Phil Clarke |
0.37.56 |
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Donna Timlin |
5.22.05 |
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Death Valley Trail Marathon |
Santa Barbara Running 10M |
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Teresa Lima |
4.11.45 |
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Diana Rush |
1.10.55 |
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Derby Day 5K |
Geoff Smith |
1.17.40 |
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Marty Baete |
0.21.14 |
Steve Matsuda |
1.30.25 |
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Linda Parrott |
0.30.26 |
Pauline Freeland |
1.35.04 |
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Ed Cohen |
0.34.05 |
St. Patrick’s Day 10K |
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Derby Day 5K Masters |
Mike Barge |
0.49.48 |
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Bonnie Brown |
0.46.28 |
Pat Bates |
0.49.51 |
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Marcy Fitelson |
1.01.01 |
David Gottschalk |
0.53.57 |
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Fontana Half Marathon |
Linda Parrott |
1.00.02 |
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Pat Bates |
1.43.52 |
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Kristin Hyatt |
1.06.27 |
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Great Race of Agoura Half Marathon |
Bonnie Brown |
1.27.25 |
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Bruce Adams |
1.47.59 |
Phil Clarke |
1.27.56 |
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Kirk Wood |
1.58.47 |
St. Patrick’s Day 5K |
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Larry Dennert |
2.00.48 |
Chuck Foote |
0.18.43 |
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Doron Tisser |
2.07.27 |
Shadow of the Giants 50K |
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Mike Martin |
2.08.05 |
Patty Giebel |
6.29.28 |
3W |
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Dan Aranda |
2.13.51 |
Mark Giebel |
6.57.57 |
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Jon Tice |
2.15.20 |
Joe Nowakowski |
7.34.14 |
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Liz Nieves |
2.20.55 |
Jon Tice |
7.51.01 |
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Vic Cohen |
2.22.27 |
Strike Out Stroke 5K | ||||
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Linda Manzer |
2.24.43 |
John Aalto | 0.28.21 | |||
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Greg Minter |
2.26.10 |
Tough Topanga 10K |
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Jeanne Berry |
2.26.10 |
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Doug Wilde |
0.52.10 |
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Ken Berry |
2.26.34 |
Charlie Marko |
0.54.46 |
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Lon Neumann |
2.34.16 |
Jerry Vicich |
1.00.31 |
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Barbara Aranda |
2.39.59 |
Dave Anton |
1.19.00 |
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Saundra Whitehead |
2.40.48 |
Valley Crest Half Marathon |
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Teresa Lima |
2.43.52 |
Dave Pinnick |
1.41.22 |
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Cindy Lawson |
2.43.41 |
Phil Steinman |
1.46.51 |
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Helga Jessen |
2.45.41 |
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Bruce Adams |
1.47.46 |
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Great Race of Agoura 10K |
Glenn Hattori |
1.52.03 |
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Arlene Lewis |
0.49.18 |
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Kirk Wood |
1.57.20 |
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Steve Matsuda |
0.53.13 |
Ellen Kukuchka |
2.02.51 |
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Susan Keithley |
1.12.48 |
Maryam Burcham |
2.07.16 |
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Brigid Makiri |
1.32.58 |
Vic Cohen |
2.27.11 |
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Great Race of Agoura 5K |
Saundra Whitehead |
2.27.15 |
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Arlene Lewis |
0.21.47 |
2PR |
Pauline Freeland |
2.34.11 |
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Holcomb Valley 33M |
Juana Sanchez |
2.36.39 |
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Ronnie Wilde |
6.26.47 |
4F |
Linda Manzer |
2.38.25 |
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Wendy Young |
7.20.38 |
Stan Block |
2.52.09 |
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La Jolla Half Marathon |
Deb Clem |
3.21.025 |
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Pat Bates |
1.55.51 |
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Ventura Half Marathon |
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Dave Anton |
2.07.01 |
Mark Penn |
1.31.06 |
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Leona Divide 50M |
Arlene Lewis |
1.43.12 |
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Deb Clem |
12.09.04 |
Victory for Victims 8K |
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Love Run 5K |
Lloyd Levine |
0.31.48 |
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Ken Kochakji |
0.28.51 |
Dave Pinnick |
0.32.09 |
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Robin Diorio |
0.29.27 |
Pat Bates |
0.39.30 |
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Phil Clarke |
0.42.35 |
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Ken Kochakji |
0.46.25 |
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Los Angeles Marathon |
Phil Clarke |
1.11.54 |
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Bruce Adams |
3.18.37 |
Victory for Victims 5K |
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Mallory Ham |
3.51.07 |
Mike Kukuchka |
0.21.49 |
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Jerry Vicich |
3.53.39 |
Arlene Lewis |
0.21.51 |
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Mike Kukuchka |
3.56.51 |
Rick Light |
0.22.33 |
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Arlene Lewis |
4.04.53 |
Larry Dennert |
0.22.36 |
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Joanne Gaitanis |
4.11.11 |
Rachelle Katz |
0.24.55 |
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Jason Eskin |
4.28.51 |
Steve Matsuda |
0.25.52 |
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Mike Martin |
4.29.01 |
Will Rogers 10K | ||||
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Steve Matsuda |
4.42.22 |
Diana Rush | 0.44.57 |
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William Abril |
4.42.25 |
Ken Berry | 0.52.28 | |||
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Juana Sanchez |
4.56.50 |
Jon Tice | 0.57.36 | |||
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Sang Choi |
5.04.12 |
Marie Steinman | 1.02.44 | |||
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Linda Lee |
5.11.38 |
Linda Lee | 1.03.26 | |||
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Eileen Cohen |
5.13.29 |
Stuart Ross | 1.06.39 | |||
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Saundra Whitehead |
5.14.32 |
Ken Kohler | 1.06.54 | |||
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Linda Parrott |
5.20.44 |
Will Rogers 5K | ||||
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Helga Jessen |
5.21.08 |
Phil Steinman | 0.20.19 | |||
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John Aalto |
5.21.04 |
Greg Minter | 0.22.45 | |||
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Jeanne Berry |
5.28.33 |
Pat Bates | 0.24.18 | 1 | ||
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Ken Berry |
5.28.33 |
Phyllis Blazejewski | 0.24.45 | |||
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Deb Clem |
5.52.43 |
Rachelle Katz | 0.25.15 | 2 | ||
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Ken Kochakji |
5.53.43 |
Monika Rye | 0.25.29 | |||
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Greg Minter |
5.57.24 |
Nancy Miner | 0.25.48 | 3 | ||
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Elizabeth Abril |
6.12.20 |
Lionell Greenberg | 0.28.18 | |||
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Phil Pratt |
6.21.04 |
Sandy Gitmed | 0.43.18 | |||
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Lorna Tansey |
6.34.23 |
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Cal Gleaton |
8.43.00 |
Date of birth: 11/8/68
Place of birth: Cedars of Lebanon in Los Angeles
Education: B.A. and some beyond
Career: Co-owner of 2 Bytes Web Design and Weight Watchers Leader
Marital Status: Married to Rick and I live in Las Vegas, NV
Children: None unless three cats count
Height: 5'1.5"
Weight: 120.5 today... ask me again tomorrow... dang that Chinese!
Shoe size: 7.5 street; 8 running shoe
Best physical feature: My eyes and strong Russian legs
Worst physical feature: My eyes (can't see); my strong legs look … well very sturdy!
Religion: Jewish
Political affiliation: Democrat
Favorite book: Hard to pick one -- "Wrinkle in Time"; all Harry Potter Books; "Hawaii" by James Michener
Favorite movie: Foul Play -- all-time classic; also like South Park cartoons and quirky independent films
Favorite music: Alternative Rock; 80's rock; salsa/South American dance music; swing
Favorite artists: Depeche Modem Creed; Green Day; Prodigy; Marilyn Manson; Gloria Estefan; Cheryl Crow
Collections: All things Hello Kitty; Yodas; persian cats
Greatest life adventure: Studying abroad in Portugal and backpacking around Spain and France
Favorite vacation destination: Any place sunny with water and waves, snowy, or scenic
Favorite time of day: Sunrise if I am awake; sunset if I am not "leading" a meeting
Favorite item of clothing: Sketchers slides; fleece hoodie; Victoria secret yoga pants with "racing stripes" (go figure!)
Most prized possession: Engagement and wedding rings
Favorite spectator sport: Tennis, but I don't generally like to sit around and watch -- would rather play
Favorite subjects in school: Biology, English; creative writing; art; geometry; French; Spanish; Portuguese; Hebrew
Least-liked subject: Chemistry
Least-liked household chore: Cleaning bathrooms
Nobody in my club knows that: It’s hard to keep anything a secret when my parents are in the same club
Pets: Three cats; Misti (princessy black Persian); Moe (was Mocha until we discovered he was a she); Dr. Indiana Jones (or Indy, who could stand a little kitty treadmill time)
Running pet peeves: Sudden screaming in front of me by other runners when no snakes are involved; screaming when snakes are involved (last thing I need is a snake bite AND a heart attack!); weight-watchers on a leisurely trail run ("we have been out 30 minutes and have only gone 1.5 miles at a xx pace."); people who don't bring their own water; cancelling a run at the last second when I have already gotten up early and have driven someplace far away to meet someone so I won't have to run in the wilderness by myself
Favorite non-running leisure activities: Yoga; reading; swimming; travel; hiking; watching anything I rent on Netflicks
Personal strengths: Disciplined; consistent; determined; focused; calm in face of emergency; good listener
Personal weaknesses: Chocolate; procrastination
Short-term goal: Break 23 minutes in a 5k and 1:45 in a half-marathon
Long-term goal: Qualify for Boston and run like my Mom when I am her age
Most humbling moment: I woke up one morning after a rare snowstorm in Vegas and decided to run the Red Rock Fat Ass 50k. It was there so I figured, what the heck, I train up there anyways and it was free and local! It was sleeting and the trails were covered in snow. Several rare icy stream crossings later I found myself sitting in my car, shivering, blasting the heater and deciding 12 miles was ultra enough for me. At that moment I gained newfound respect for my ultra-running friends' mental fortitude.
Personal Hero: My mother (Bonnie Ades)
Famous person, living or dead, Id like to meet: Harrison Ford (during the second Indiana Jones Movie), Prefontaine, Mallory and Irvine (ask them if they got to the top)
Personal philosophy: Enjoy the journey, not just the destination
My life won’t be complete until: I climb a famous mountain somewhere (isn't that what I am supposed to say?)
RUNNING:
Number of years running: ~5
What prompted you to begin running: After I lost 90 pounds, I was walking at night with Rick to earn some extra "activity points." He would run some of it so I ran a little here and there to keep up since I didn't want to be left in the dark; I wanted to be keep up with my Mom and her running friends on my trips to CA; I found a fast three miler around the neighborhood to be the quickest way to burn some calories in between our wedding preparations almost five years ago; The final answer is in 2002 my friend Michele, was neither a runner nor walker, proclaimed she wanted to run the Paris Marathon and asked if I would train with her and I figured what the heck, if my friend was going to get up off the couch and walk 26.2, I could certainly train for and complete a marathon, which I did.
Greatest personal running achievement: Completing last year's half-Bulldog. It was hot, mountainous and challenging, but ran strong and finished in a respectable time, something the old-me couldn't think of doing; Almost breaking 23 minutes in a 5k and breaking 4 hours in a marathon .
Memorable running moments: Running "with crackers" -- one day Rhonda brought some saltines to a morning speed workout at Sunset park. She said we were going to run with them. I was trying to imagine how we would run on them without breaking them. I imagined some crazy light feet workout. We ended up having to run strides holding them without breaking them. Needless to say the groundskeeper who witnessed this was rather amused to see the trail of crackers across his freshly-manicured lawn.
Favorite running shoes: Brooks Adrenaline
Running injuries: Torn hamstring a couple years ago when I was training for my first marathon; the dreaded PF that cropped up last summer and stopped, funnily enough, when spent a few months recovering from the 2005 Las Vegas Marathon. I also took a recent flying header on a paved pathway while running at night with a friend and this wasn't even a trail run -- what a waste of a good fall!
Favorite place to run: Bootleg Canyon in Boulder City, NV -- It is the Disneyland of single-track. Every trail is an E Ticket.
Favorite running surface: Dirt
Favorite person(s) to train with: My mother and my friend Rhonda (from NV)
Favorite race T-shirt: Any Cool-Max type shirt I can wear running and last year's Bulldog
Number of marathons finished: Technically, three (one never speaks of the mysterious "fourth" marathon)
Personal bests:
Marathon: 3:58:34 (St. George 2004)
Half-mar: 1:50:05 (2005 Red Rock Classic Half Marathon)
10K: 48:27 (2005 Brentwood Run)
5K: 23:01 (2005 Fourth of July Blast)
Typical marathon training mileage: ~35-55 mpw
Favorite marathon and why: St. George -- the people are nice, the course is beautiful, it is not far from Vegas and lots of nice memories spent with my Mom and friends, Ernie, Arlene, Rhonda and Zoe.
What’s next on your running agenda: Perhaps the Unity in the Community 5k (I want to re-attain and exceed last year's 5k speeds again) so its time to start running them again. After will be Valley Crest.
What keeps you running: Every run is an adventure; sunrises and sunsets; achieving goals; jeans that always fit; accomplishing more by 8am than most people; getting faster; bonding with friends and family; wildlife; increased self-esteem; no longer being the kid who was picked last for teams; seeing places you can only run to; it keeps me focused and on-track with my eating for the rest of the day (I don't want to mess up my good work by diving headfirst into a Big Mac); it's something I can do anywhere and if I stop, I will have to start running all over again!
Advice to other runners: Run your own pace and compare yourself only to that person you left behind on the couch long ago. Try new trails and race distances and enjoy the satisfaction of accomplishing your goals. Stop and smell the flowers sometimes. Don't be afraid to push in a race 'cause you may just surprise yourself! So what if you peter out? It's just a race and this is for fun. You won't know unless you try. You can run faster than you think you can. Listen to your body. Rest is just as important as running. Eat healthy -- you will run better and your body will thank you later on!
Date of birth: 9-10-47
Place of birth: Los Angeles, CA
Education: BA degree Political Science-LA State University 1969
Career: 28 years on the LAPD
Marital Status: Married 37 years
Children: one son; one daughter
Height: 5-11
Weight: 165
Shoe size: 14
Best physical feature: smile
Worst physical feature: thin hair
Religion: Christian
Political affiliation: Independent
Favorite movie: Casablanca
Favorite music: anything before 1965
Collections: pictures
Make of car you drive: Toyota pick up
Fantasy car: don’t have one
Greatest life adventure: Long distance relay
Favorite vacation destination: Eastern Sierras
Favorite time of day: mornings
Favorite item of clothing: running shoes
Most prized possession: old stop watch
Favorite color: none
Favorite spectator sport: football
Favorite subjects in school: history
Least-liked subject: English
Least-liked household chore: pull weeds
Pets: one dog; one cat
Running pet peeves: don't get in front on a race and slow down
Favorite non-running leisure activities: fishing
Personal strengths: consistent
Personal weaknesses: try to do too many things
Nobody in the club knows: that I forget their names
Secret: can’t tell
Favorite quote: "luck is the residue of hard work"
Short-term goal: meet with the Social Security
Long-term goal: purchase a home in Nevada
Personal Hero: none
A famous person, living or dead, I’d like to meet: Patton
My life won’t be complete until: I have grandchildren
Personal philosophy: try hard every day
RUNNING STATS:
Number of years running: 45 years
What prompted you to begin running: Just liked it and became good at it
When did you join New Basin Blues: been around the Club for 4-5 years?
Favorite race distance: 5 K right now
Greatest personal running achievement: winning a 1500 at the World Police Fire Games in Madrid
Most humbling moment: being voted into Hall of Fame
Memorable running moments: lots of great moments over the years
Greatest running regret: should have broken 3 hours in the marathon
Favorite running shoes: anything will do
Running injuries: knock on wood, never hurt
Favorite place to run: Canada
Favorite running surface: smooth dirt
Favorite person(s) to train with: my old gang of runners 15 years ago
Favorite race T-shirt: too many to consider
Running idol (s): none
Number of marathons finished: 15
Personal bests:
Marathon: 3:00:30 did this twice
Half-mar: 73:15 at 41 years old
10K: 32:00
5K: 15:52
What’s next on your running agenda: Police Fire games 1500; 5000
What keeps you running: like in the beginning… I like it.
Advice to other runners: run for the right reason and you will do it your entire life
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| Contacts:
Tim Hovey, Associate Fisheries Biologist, (858) 467-4281
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| Few sounds stop outdoors
enthusiasts in their tracks as quickly as the ominous thrumming of a
rattlesnake. As springtime calls people and snakes alike to the outdoors,
encounters of the slithering kind become inevitable. California has a
variety of snakes, most of which are benign. The exception is California’s
only native venomous snake - the rattlesnake. California rattlesnake species include the northern Pacific rattlesnake (in northern California), and the Western Diamondback, Sidewinder, Speckled rattlesnake, Red Diamond rattlesnake, Southern Pacific, Great Basin rattlesnake and the Mojave rattlesnake (all found in Southern California). Though rattlesnakes are dangerous if provoked, they also provide humans with a tremendous service ? they eat rodents, other reptiles, and insects, and are in turn eaten by other predators. In California where rattlesnakes are found from sea level to the inland prairies and desert areas and to the mountains at elevations of more than 10,000 feet, enjoying the outdoors means learning how to avoid contact with rattlesnakes. Generally not aggressive, rattlesnakes strike when threatened or deliberately provoked, but given room they will retreat. Most snake bites occur when a rattlesnake is handled or accidentally touched by someone walking or climbing. The majority of snakebites occur on the hands, feet and ankles. Rattlesnakes can cause serious injury to humans on rare occasions. The
California Poison Control Center notes that rattlesnakes account for more
than 800 bites each year with one to two deaths. Most bites occur between
the months of April and October when snakes and humans are most active
outdoors. About 25 percent of the bites are "dry," meaning no venom was
injected, but the bites still require medical treatment. The dos and don’ts in snake country: First, know that rattlesnakes are not confined to rural areas. They have been found near urban areas, in river or lakeside parks, and at golf courses. Be aware that startled rattlesnakes may not rattle before striking defensively. There are several safety measures that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of startling a rattlesnake. • Never go barefoot or wear sandals when walking through wild areas. Wear hiking boots. • When hiking, stick to well-used trails and wear over-the-ankle boots and loose-fitting long pants. Avoid tall grass, weeds and heavy underbrush where snakes may hide during the day. • Do not step or put your hands where you cannot see, and avoid wandering around in the dark. Step ON logs and rocks, never over them, and be especially careful when climbing rocks or gathering firewood. Check out stumps or logs before sitting down, and shake out sleeping bags before use. • Never grab "sticks" or "branches" while swimming in lakes and rivers. Rattlesnakes can swim. • Be careful when stepping over the doorstep as well. Snakes like to crawl along the edge of buildings where they are protected on one side. • Never hike alone. Always have someone with you who can assist in an emergency. • Do not handle a freshly killed snake, it can still inject venom. • Teach children early to respect snakes and to leave them alone. Children are naturally curious and will pick up snakes. Is it a rattlesnake? Many a useful and non-threatening snake has suffered a quick death from a frantic human who has mistakenly identified a gopher snake, garter, racer or other as a rattlesnake. This usually happens when a snake assumes an instinctual defensive position used to bluff adversaries. A gopher snake has the added unfortunate trait of imitating a rattlesnake by flattening its head and body, vibrating its tail, hissing and actually striking if approached too closely. A rattlesnake is a heavy-bodied, blunt-tailed snake with one or more rattles on the tail. It has a triangular-shaped head, much broader at the back than at the front, and a distinct "neck" region. The rattlesnake also has openings between the nostrils and eyes, which is a heat-sensing pit. The eyes are hooded with elliptical pupils. Additional identifying characteristics include a series of dark and light bands near the tail, just before the rattles which are different from the markings on the rest of the body. Also note that rattles may not always be present, as they are often lost through breakage and are not always developed on the young. What to do in the event of a snake bite Though uncommon, rattlesnake bites do occur, so have a plan in place
for responding to any situation. Carry a portable phone, hike with a
companion who can assist in an emergency, and make sure that family or
friends know where you are going and when you will be checking in. The California Poison Control Center advises: For more first aid information please visit the following Web sites: The California Poison Control Web site at www.calpoison.org/public/snakebite.html,
www.calpoison.org/public/rattler.html or visit the University of
California at Davis Web site www.wellness.ucdavis.edu/safety_info/poison_prevention/poison_book/rattlesnake_bites.html
To hear the sound of a rattlesnake visit
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MOUNTAIN LIONSHow many mountain lions are in California? Where are mountain lions found in California? Are mountain lion numbers increasing or decreasing in California? What constitutes a public safety threat? What happens to a mountain lion that is declared a public safety
threat? Why can’t the animal be captured and moved to suitable habitat that is
more remote? Is it possible to find a home for the mountain lion in a wildlife
sanctuary? How often are mountain lions declared public safety threats in
California? What causes a mountain lion to display unusually bold behavior toward
humans? Usually, there is no apparent explanation for why a mountain lion seems to abandon its instinctive wariness of humans. Mountain lions are typically solitary and elusive. Studies of collared mountain lions show that they often co-exist around people, unseen and unheard. If I live in mountain lion habitat, how concerned should I be for my
safety? Are mountain lion attacks on humans common? Are mountain lion attacks on pets/livestock common? |
By Jennifer Lin and Susan Warner
Our running started with a craving for ice cream. And chocolate. And creamy pasta. But before long, our three-mile, lunch-break jogs along Philadelphia’s riverside Kelly Drive became so much more than away to burn off flab.
It became our therapy, our time to mull questions big and small, to escape the workaday world, to connect, to talk. Eyes focused straight ahead, legs turning in tandem, we commiserated over fussy cats and forgetful husbands, working our way up to Rosetta stone of being, our mothers. We took turns and switched topics, one moment celebrating the success of a shy child on the soccer field or ballet stage, the next lamenting the creaks and gray hairs of middle age. Across those miles, our running brought back the lost pleasure of visiting for a spell with a friend.
We weren’t alone on Kelly Drive. We passed a constant stream of women running alone, or in pairs, gabbing all the way. More than 11 million women have taken up running to relieve stress, lose weight, have fun and forget their troubles.
Our running partnership grew into a book titled Sole Sisters: Stories of Women and Running. The book is a celebration of women who have found fitness and friendship on the run.
We met Sandy Felt, a widow whose husband died on Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2001, who conquered he grief by completing the New York City Marathon. The four sisters who celebrated a victory over breast cancer with a 5-K race. A mother whose determination to nurse her newborn may have cost her a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. Then there is Colleen Cannon, who became a professional triathlete, even though the bicycle she rode in her first race had upright handlebars, a basket, a horn and streamers.
Grete Waitz, the nine-time winner of the New York City marathon, who once ran to be the world’s best, now runs like the rest of us, to stay healthy. “If it’s raining and it’s cold and windy, I say, ‘Oh, do I really want to go out today? I can relate to all the excuses people have,” she told us.
These inspiring women show what it means to have the support of others who share their trials and triumphs. And a taste for ice cream, chocolate and pasta.
Jennifer Lin and Susan Warner are the coauthors of Sole Sisters: Stories of Women and Running. Jennifer is a reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer. Susan is a freelance writer in New Jersey.
| July 23 | NBB Picnic -Details |
| Aug. 26 | Bulldog 50K/25K |
| Sept. 3 | Sycamore Sunday |