The e-RUNDOWN - Tidewater Striders

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May 2013 Edition
The e-RUNDOWN
Monthly newsletter of the TIDEWATER STRIDERS Running Club. One of the nation’s largest running organizations.
We run for BOSTON
Upcoming Events
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Run, Roll, or Stroll
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Lees Friends Run on the Wild Side
S M I L E 5K
Elizabeth River Run 10K & 1-Mile
RRR Ranch 5K & Mile
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Breezy Point Triathlon
After the terrorist attack on Boyleston Street during the running of
the Boston Marathon, runners gathered, ran, and raised money to
honor and support those affected by the bombings. Above, the 2.62
mile run at Running, Etc in Ghent on Monday, April 22nd, gets ready
to start. One of many events that took place in Hampton Roads and
around the country. Photo by Jonathan Harris.
Boston - Runners United Two Remember at Crossfit Unparelleled
was another benefit supported by the Tidewater Striders, Crossfit, The Dai Roberts Group, Hampton Roads Running Group, and
many more on Saturday, April 27, 2013.
The One Fund - Boston was the beneficiary of these events.
The RUNDOWN - May 2013
The RUNDOWN - May 2013 - Issue Number 445
Tidewater Striders Rundown, 712 Redgate Ave #1, Norfolk, VA 23507 or newsletter@Tidewater Striders.com
Deadline is the 20th of every month, may be earlier during the holiday seasons.
Letters and Comments are appreciated, please send to [email protected]
Contents
Striders Service Directory . . . . . . . . 2
President’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Notes from the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Are you a USA Triathlon Member? . 3
Garson Wins at USATF . . . . . . . . . . 5
2013 Multi-Sport GP Schedule . . . . 5
Tidewater Singlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
History Still Available . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Happy Birthday! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Leading the Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Done Them All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Run for the Fallen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
EACH ONE, REACH ONE . . . . . . . 8
BOD Minutes for March 4, 2013 . . 10
Strider Profile: Lisa Phillips-Jahnke 11
“ABCD” Drills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
First Marathon at Age 64 . . . . . . . . 14
Welcome Aboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The Athlete’s Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Call for Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2013 Virginia Senior Games . . . . . 17
New Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Camperships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Striders vs PTC/CRR ERR . . . . . . 19
Membership Expirations . . . . . . . . 19
Tidewater Striders Training Sites . 20
Monarch Cub Kids Run 5K & 1 Mile21
Monarch 5K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Suffolk YMCA Spring Stride . . . . . . 22
Spring Sportsplex 5K . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Seagull Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Run For Independence . . . . . . . . . 23
Striders on the Road . . . . . . . . . . . 24
MS Grand Prix News . . . . . . . . . . . 26
History of the Tidewater Striders . . 26
The RUNDOWN is published monthly
by the Tidewater Striders, a nonprofit educational and recreational
organization for running, walking and
triathlon enthusiasts in the Tidewater
Virginia area. Opinions expressed in
the RUNDOWN are not necessarily
those of the Editor or the Tidewater
Striders Board of Directors.
Striders Service Directory
2013 Board Of Directors Officers:
Jean Phelan, President (681-0248)
[email protected]
Rich Hildreth, Vice President (481-9027)
[email protected]
Deb Sommer, Secretary (623-0594)
[email protected]
Dan Edwards, Treasurer (717-0259)
[email protected]
Officers are elected by BOD from BOD and serve
1 year terms from January thru December.
Board Members thru Dec 2013
Amiele Barakey (757-650-2431)
[email protected]
Dan Edwards*
Jean Phelan*
Steve Shapiro (592-6720)
[email protected]
Lori Sherwood (406-1247)
[email protected]
Deb Sommer *
Board Members thru Dec 2014
Lisa Armistead 748-7512 ljarmistead@
cox.net
Sherry Celesia 481-9514 sherryc50@aol.
com
Dave Harrah 636-2204 [email protected]
Rich Hildreth*
Barb Mathewson 348-7038
[email protected]
Mel Williams 531-9220 profrunner@aol.
com
Committees:
Advisory: Mel Williams *
Audit: Bethany Sanchez (471-8233)
Awards: Deb Sommer and Sharon Rodier
Banquet: Ada Lester - [email protected]
Budget: Dan Edwards*
Constitution & Bylaws: Mel Williams*
Elections: Susan Snead (285-7716)
Grand Prix:
Running: Marie Price, [email protected]
Triathlon: Sharon Rodier *
Walking: Lori Sherwood *
Youth: Angelo Celesia acelesia@aol.
com
Hall of Fame: Mel Williams*
Marketplace: Dave Harrah*
Membership:
Bob Brunner (757-270-0285) bobbrun-
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[email protected]
Nominations: Joan Gustafson (621-6473)
[email protected]
Programs: Nick May (426-6167)
[email protected]
Publications: OPEN
Public Relations & Publicity: Dave
Harrah*
Race Committee Co-Chairs:
Rick Brown (499-5506) [email protected]
Dan Edwards*
Scholarship: Dan Edwards*
Teams: Gene Edwards [email protected]
Senior Men’s- Mel Williams
(531-9220) [email protected]
Master Women - Jami Callahan Brill [email protected]
Senior Women - Susan Snead
757-467-1300 [email protected]
Women Open - Elizabeth Campos
(415) 350-8696
campos_crow@yahoo.
com
Men Open-Martin Stacin 757-484-1866
[email protected]
Men Masters-Tommy Nesson
[email protected] (757) 4790745
Triathlon -Gene Bachman - 467-0898
[email protected]
Walk -Steven Shapiro
Youth - Angelo Celesia (288-7715)
[email protected]
Triathlon: Sharon Rodier*
Volunteer: Rich Hildreth*
Walking:
Heidi Sleasman [email protected]
Web Site: Tommy Neeson [email protected]
Youth: Dan Edwards*
Other Contacts:
Adopt-A-Highway: Rich Hildreth*
Community Service: Chris Catoe
(425-6556) [email protected]
New Energy: Angelo Celsia acelesia@aol.
com
Photography: Ada & Allen Lester ada@
TriDuo.com
Web Site Manager:
Steve Speirs (478-6403)
[email protected]
*Board members contact information is not repeated Please see their BOD listing for contact
information.
President’s Corner
Are you a USA
Triathlon Member?
Members:
This column will be a little shorter than
usual as I’ve missed my deadline and
Ada is waiting patiently for my e-mail.
Certainly, the tragedy of Boston’s is on
everyone’s mind and we are so glad that all
of our members made it back home, safe
and sound. I know that many of you have
participated in various activities in support
of the Boston tragedy. The Striders are
collecting donations for One Fund Boston
to support the victims of the Boston
Marathon Bombing. Please visit our
website for additional information. Any
transaction fees will be paid by the Club.
You can donate any amount of money,
large or small.
If so, update your membership to show
your affiliation with the Tidewater Striders.
Login at USATriathlon.org, click on profile,
click on Edit Profile, click on Club, click on
Edit Club, choose Virginia and then a list of
the Virginia Triathlon Clubs including the
Tidewater Striders will be among the list.
Select Tidewater Striders!
NOW, sign up for the Jamestown
International Triathlon on June 8, 2013
which is the 2013 Mid-Atlantic Club
Championship. All members that race
score some points for the Striders no matter
where they place.
I would like to welcome back Barb Mathewson to the Striders board. Barb come with
experience to the board having previously served. Sharon Rodier resigned for personal
reasons.
Runners 2013
Grand Prix
Our membership drive is in full swing, so please go out and recruit a new member or two.
Todd Humphrey is in the lead for that $100 gift certificate.
Elizabeth River Run 10k
This time of year is so busy for everyone and certainly with our Club. The annual RRCA
convention is in a couple of weeks and the Striders will be well represented. As you
know, Sherry and Angelo Celesia will be there to accept their award of outstanding youth
program Directors. Since they won that award, it was announced that a fourth location,
Chesapeake, will be adding sites for the fall season. Keep reading this issue for more
exciting news about our running youths.
OK5k
Close to 35 members attended Sam Wittenberg’s running clinic, the “ABCD” drills.
Virginia Wesleyan College indoor track provided an excellent venue and everyone got
to practice these drills. We hope to do more clinics like these, since this one was so well
received.
May 25, 2013
June 8, 2013
Memorial 5k
July 30, 2013
Strider Mile
August 3, 2013
Rock and Roll ½ Marathon
September 1, 2013
Many committees are hard at work in preparation of ERR and Breezy Point Triathlon.
Help is needed in many areas, so please contact the volunteer coordinator to help out.
Neptune Festival 8K
The summer series is back! Mark your calendars for Tuesday’s evenings in July. Dick
and I can always use help before and after so everyone can still participate and volunteer.
Let’s hope the weather cooperates this year.
Turkey Trot 10k
September 28, 2013
November 21, 2013
Keep moving,
Jean
Jingle Bell 5k
Notes from the Editor
Races subject to change especially for
those that don’t have finalized dates.
December 2013
I’d like to express my personal thanks to outgoing Board Member, Sharon Rodier. She
has served our club well with her contributions on the board as well as several committees
from Awards to Multi-Sport. Her support of the Rundown and Banquet improvements is
especially appreciated.
It is with great relief that this Rundown only includes good news about our fellow Striders
and their families and friends that were in Boston during the bombing on Boyleston Street.
The colors emphasized in this Rundown are just a small tribute!
See ya at the races - Stay Boston Strong,
Ada Lester,
[email protected]
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To sign-up for the Grand Prix - email Marie
Price - [email protected]
2013 Tidewater Striders Race Schedule
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May
5
Run, Roll, or Stroll Jewish Fam Svcs 5K & Mile
Va Beach Boardwalk Kim Stites / Sue Graves 3212222 [email protected]
11
18
25
27
Lees Friends Run on the Wild Side Virginia Zoo Norfolk RP Kale [email protected]
5
6
12
S M I L E 5K Mt Trashmore Virginia Beach
Susan Anderson Elizabeth River Run 10K & 1-Mile Ntelos Pavilion
Portsmouth Brian Sagedy, [email protected]
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2
9
11
TUESDAY Summer Series 3 Norfolk Botanical Garden Jean Phelan, 681-0248 jphelan@oca.
vbgov.com Dick Brothers, 481-6155 [email protected]
27
Operation Homefront 5K and Mile
Camp
Pendleton Carol Berg 272-6122 [email protected]
Race for Breath VB Boardwalk
Brian Sagedy [email protected]
1-Hr Postal Racewalk On Track at Tallwood HS
Steve Durrant [email protected]
com
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Memorial Scholarship 5k
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Tommy Neeson [email protected]
Race for the Music Bells Mill Park, Chesapeake
Oscar Smith Orch Deanna.Kringel@cpschools.
16
23
Cause Life 5K & Mile Atlantic Shores (ASBC)
Bill Hart
[email protected]
23
28
Jingle Bell Run Old Dominion Univ
Angela Courtney [email protected]
Virginia Beach Runway 5K & 1/2 Mile Run
Virginia Military Aviation Museum
Jennifer Jeffers [email protected]
August
10
17
ASYMCA Mud Run approx 8k Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek & Fort Story - Little Creek
- Virginia BeachBrian Sagedy, 496-9267 [email protected]
Striders Mile & 1500m Race Walk Tallwood HS
Virginia Beach Steve Durrant sdurrantrdh@cox.
net Note that the Picnic will not be the same day as the
Striders Mile but is on August 3rd.
Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot Mount Trashmore-
VB Dan Edwards [email protected]
December
7
21
ECSC 8K - Virginia Beach
Jocelyn Orr (757) 270-1371 [email protected]
Surf-n-Santa** 10 Miler & 5K
Produced by J&A Racing
Seashore Nature Trail 50K First Landing State
Park
Rich Hildreth/StacinMartin
[email protected]
September
9-11 Memorial 5k - ODU
Tami Farinholt 757-270-1371 [email protected]
Wicked 10K & Monster Mile**
Produced by J&A Racing
November
TUESDAY Summer Series 2 Norfolk Botanical Garden Dick Brothers,[email protected]
Late Afternoon Event All Access 5K
Virginia Beach Amph
Brian McCune [email protected]
From Here to Eternity Norfolk - Elmwood & West
Point Cemeteries Bobi Nelson 441-2654
[email protected]
TUESDAY Summer Series 1 Norfolk Botanical Garden
Jean Phelan, [email protected]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach
Half Marathon **
ODU Accounting 5K
ODU Campus
Randy Spurrier [email protected]
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July
Eggleston Services OK5K Virginia Wesleyan Norfolk
Debbie Redmond [email protected]
1
8
21
Beach Ford All American Run
Kingston Elementary, Virginia Beach
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2
24
Morning Event Grunt Run - 5-Mile Challenge
NSA Northwest Annex in Chesapeake
Glenn Nelson [email protected]
RRR Ranch
5K & Mile
RRR Chesapeake
Bob Walker 421-4177 [email protected]
Breezy Point Triathlon - 750m Swim-20k Bike-5k Run
breezypointtri.com Naval Station Norfolk VA
Brian Sagedy [email protected]
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16
23
Alanton Mile - Virginia Beach
Cliff Myers [email protected]
October
June
8
Neptune Festival 8K/5K/Mile
Brian Sagedy, 496-9267 [email protected]
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Beat the Ball 5K Portsmouth Naval Hospital
1135pm Start Chad Rickner
[email protected]
Farmhouse 6K
Susie Scott [email protected]
** Strider Supported non-Strider events
We seek your ideas and input on our schedule. Questions and
suggestions can be sent to [email protected]
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Garson Wins Age Group at
USATF Masters Championships
by Steve Durrant
Strider walker Rebecca Garson, also known as “Ru”, recently
competed in the 3000 Meter Race Walk event at the 2013 USATF
Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships held in Landover,
MD, March 22nd – 24th. She was one of sixteen women race
walkers competing in the 15 lap event on the 200 meter indoor
oval track. Ru finished in 5th place overall and 1st in the W45 – 49
age group. She was able to beat her personal goal by 8 seconds,
passing two competitors in the final 20 meters of the race.
During the race, three of the 16 competitors were disqualified by
the race walk judges for failing to maintain proper race walking
form. They were observed by three of the five walk judges to
have either (1) failed to keep one foot on the ground at all times,
or (2) failed to have their advancing leg completely straightened
as the heel struck the ground and then maintain a straight leg until
the body passed over the leg in the vertical position. Rebecca
commented that the race walk judges were tough – but fair – on
bent knee calls.
Ru’s 1st Place Medal and USATF Masters National Championships Tee. Photo by Rebecca Garson
Donations for Boston
Ru’s final comment to me was, “It was a tough race physically, but
I hung in there. I cannot wait to train and compete in the 15K!”
The 2013 USATF Masters National 15K Race Walk Championship
is scheduled for May 19th at Riverside, California. Go Ru!
The City of Boston and Massachusetts quickly established The
One Fund - Boston which has raised almost $27 million dollars
since it’s inception. The Striders fundraising efforts have been for
this organization. If you wish to donate with the Striders, please
Another fund which may be of special interest to active individuals,
such as Tidewater Striders, is the No Barriers Boston Fund, set
up by No Barriers USA; this fund will specifically support providing
prosthetic limbs for athletic use for survivors of the Boston bombing. The organization No Barriers are experts in helping people to
get outside and be active with prosthetics.
Committee Leaders Needed
Volunteers are needed to head up the following Committees:
• Publications
• Programs
If you are interested please contact President Jean Phelan,
[email protected]
Date
2013 Multi-Sport Grand Prix Schedule
Event
05/11/13 Kinetic Half
05/12/13 Kinetic Sprint
06/02/13 Breezy Point
06/08/13 Jamestown International
06/23/13 Rev3 International
06/23/13 Rev3 Half
07/13/13 Colonial Sprint
07/14/13 Colonial International
07/20/13 Allen Stone RSR
07/21/13 TidewaterTidewater
08/03/13 Culpeper International
08/04/13 Culpeper Sprint
09/07/13 Patriots Half
09/08/13 Patriots Sprint
09/15/13 Sandman Tri
09/22-23/13 Outer Banks Triathlon
09/28/13 Giant Acorn International
09/29/13 Giant Acorn Sprint
Location
Event Organizer
Distance
Norfolk
Striders
750m-20K-5K
Lake Anna
Lake Anna
Setup
Setup
Anniversary Park
Williamsburg
Williamsburg
Colonial Beach
Colonial Beach
Virginia Beach
Buckroe Beach
Mountain Run
Mountain Run
Williamsburg
Williamsburg
Virginia Beach
Manteo, NC
Lake Anna
Lake Anna
1.2M-56M-13.1M
750m-18M-5K
Setup
1500m-40K-10K
Rev3
1500m-40K-10K
Rev3
1.2M-56M-13.1M
Setup
750m-14M-5K
Setup
1500m-40K-10K
Allen Stone
1K-1K-5K
Setup
1000m-21M-8K
Setup
1500m-24M-10K
Setup
750m-16M-5K
Setup
1.2M-58M-13.1M
Setup
750m-20K-5K
Neptune Festival
750m-14M-5K
Outer Banks Sporting Events
Setup
1500m-40K-10K
Setup
750m-20K-5K
Look for some special announcements concerning the Grand Prix in the April Rundown but don’t forget to get registered
and trained for the first two events! Jamestown International is a USAT MidAtlantic Club Championship - if you are affected
by the sequester, let’s get some revenge on DC as their Tri-Club has won the past several years! Get your USAT registration up to date, and register for Jamestown.
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Volunteers
Tidewater Striders
Balance Sheet
bal
Adopt - A - Trail
April 14, 2013
As of March 31, 2013
Mar 31, 13
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
Bk of Amer Ckg
Bk of Amer Money Mkt
Bk of Amer Scholarship Escrow
Bk of Hampt Rds Rest'ed Acc'ts
BkofHRCD 1.1% - 1/25/14 PSEdw
BkofHRdCD 1.1% 1/25/14 Bashara
BkofHRdCD 1.1% 1/25/14 Youth
BkofHRdCD 1.1% 1/25/14Gen'l Ops
BkofHRdCD 1.1%1/25/14 GenSchol
Total Bk of Hampt Rds Rest'ed Acc'ts
14,145.34
135,357.17
11,001.73
40,000.00
40,000.00
7,500.00
20,000.00
64,000.00
171,500.00
Total Checking/Savings
332,004.24
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable
428.75
Total Accounts Receivable
428.75
Total Current Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
332,432.99
332,432.99
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
Walker’s Forum
Regular updates on events and training
for the Tidewater Striders walkers are
posted on the "All About Walking" forum.
http://www.tidewaterstriders.com/forum/
viewforum.php?f=12
Tidewater Singlets
Purchase a blue singlet for $20 to wear
racing; for training, purchase an $8 older
white model Strider singlet.
In the colder weather, wear your singlet
over a long sleeve base layer.
22.52
22.52
Total Accounts Payable
Credit Cards
Visa Credit Card
8,287.70
Total Credit Cards
8,287.70
Total Current Liabilities
8,310.22
8,310.22
Total Liabilities
Equity
Opening Bal Equity
Retained Earnings
Net Income
64,410.65
291,294.09
-31,581.97
Total Equity
324,122.77
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Susan Ashley
Amiele Barakey
Chris Catoe*
Rich Hildreth
David Johnson
*Coordinator, Adopt-a-Trail
Both are great for racing, training and
letting everyone know you are a Strider.
Please contact Dave Harrah, tidesbb@aol.
com to purchase. They are also available
at the Strider Booths at race expos, such as
the Virginia is for Lovers expo on February
8th.
History Still Available
If you would still like a copy, please
contact Dave Harrah, [email protected] to
purchase. Current cost is $30.
332,432.99
Race Volunteers
If you’re not running help out on race day as a course marshal, registration or at the Finish Line. If you are running, you can still help at
packet pick-ups for the larger club events.
For Club Races, volunteers are needed for all aspects of the event from race registration to course set-up and take-down along with the
finish line. Check out the race schedule for upcoming events and than contact Dan Edwards to volunteer at an upcoming race.
Rundown Articles
Submit an article for the e-Rundown, ideas include but not limited to training routines, exercises, nutrition, funny stories, race reviews,
favorite workouts, etc. Send articles to Ada Lester, [email protected]
Committees
Pick a committees that interests you and contact the committee chair. Grab those extra 50 points for the Grand Prix competitions,
VOLUNTEER!
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Leading the Way
Tidewater Striders
is Todd Humphrey with SEVEN referrals
in 3-weeks for the club’s membership drive
- Each One, Reach One.
Profit & Loss
March 2013
s
How can you find new members or old
members that just need to be reminded to
rejoin? Invite your running mates or your
rival when you are getting your hardware.
The Summer is coming quickly, tell them
about the Summer Series - a free event for
Members!
Mar 13
Income
Awards Banquet Revenue
Club Race Reven
Eliz River Run
T S Dist Ser Re
pro
-30.00
5,540.00
495.90
Total Club Race Reven
6,035.90
Exec Race Comm
Interest Income
Market Place
Membership Rev
Scholarsh+TTrot
ScholarDonation
1,390.00
18.86
202.00
1,247.55
Done Them All
The following Striders have finished all the
running Grand Prix races in 2013 (through
Run for Independence). Next up is the
Elizabeth River Run on May 25th. If you
haven’t signed up for the Grand Prix yet email Marie Price - [email protected]
50.00
50.00
Total Scholarsh+TTrot
285.00
Youth Revenue
9,199.31
Total Income
Expense
40-Yr History Project
Club Race Exp
Eliz River Run
T S Dist Series
George Benish
Jami Callahan-Brill
Jennifer Cowell
David Dees
Kris Duke
Susan Hagel
Tony Heimer
Christine Leiding
Jon Leiding
Michael Nicolaides
Susan Snead
Asia Sorenson
-170.00
75.00
5,143.00
Total Club Race Exp
5,218.00
Community Svc
ERC Race Oper's
General Ops
Website Expense
General Ops - Other
236.23
1,637.72
800.00
0.50
800.50
Total General Ops
1,000.00
Newsletter Exp
Scholsh&T-Trot
Turkey Trot Exp
350.00
Total Scholsh&T-Trot
350.00
Uncategorized Expenses
Youth Devel.
0.00
676.00
Run for the Fallen
A relay team will run 230 miles in honor of
all the Virginia service members who have
died during the War on Terror and in support
of Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation
Enduring Freedom and Operation New
Dawn.
9,748.45
Total Expense
Net Income
-549.14
Happy Birthday!
The event kicks off at Fort Story on May
2, 2013. Complete details are available at
varunforthefallen.org
In May, 136 Striders are celebrating their birthday and
28 are MOVING ON UP to a new age group.
Jill Broome
Jamil Khan
Travis Redmond
Mike Mitchell
Kate Derner
Matthew Duke
Michael Duke
Richard Bush
Beth Taylor
Alison Bostelman
May 2
May 4
May 4
May 5
May 6
May 6
May 6
May 7
May 10
May 12
Poorboy Breeden
Anthony Stacey
Mickey Chapa
Joseph Benedetto
Doug Berry
Nick Coogan
Cathleen Rea
Sam Bethune
Joyce Ploeger
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May 13
May 13
May 14
May 16
May 17
May 18
May 19
May 21
May 23
James Brown
Jim Brown
Angeli Veland
Josephine Lel
Sophia Kottmer
Patricia Angelo
Mike Freeman
Michael Taylor
Ron Weaver
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May 29
May 29
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May 31
The Tidewater Striders want YOU to help recruit new members!
EACH ONE, REACH ONE – OR TWO OR MORE!
We know we have some great members that are up for a challenge! Starting 4/1/13 and running through the end of
September, the member who recruits the most NEW* members will win a $100 gift certificate and be recognized
at our annual awards banquet. Our first runner-up will receive a $50 gift certificate and our 3rd place recruiter will
receive a free one-year club membership! Winner(s) will be announced in the Rundown! Make sure your friends
identify you as the person who referred them to ensure you get credit!
Help us reach our goal of 2,000 members!
Make sure to tell your friends why they should join:
¯ Low membership cost - a great value for an individual or family
¯ Social events! Come out and meet other local runners, walkers, and triathletes!
¯ Local race schedule and event entry forms provided with reduced entry fees for Tidewater Strider
races
¯ Discounts at many area stores
¯ Monthly E-newsletter to all members filled with great advice, pictures and runner/walker/triathlete
accomplishments
¯ Running groups for training all levels
¯ College scholarships/Camperships to local youth runners
¯ FREE Summer Series races (3) - 1st 3 Tuesdays in July!
¯ Community service opportunities such as Adopt-A-Trail/Road and races to benefit many local and
national charities
¯ Annual Awards Banquet
¯ Annual Volunteer Recognition Party
¯ Financial support for walking/running/multi-sport team competitions locally and out-of-area
¯ Free running/sports clinics
*NEW – Has never been a Tidewater Striders Member or has not been a member for a year or more.
2013 ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY
SCHEDULE
2013 ADOPT-A-TRAIL
SCHEDULE
Meet on Shore Drive opposite Fort Story west entrance for
cleanup along Shore Drive to Atlantic Avenue. Social follows in First Landing/Seashore State Park.
Meet at the “Narrows” boat ramp parking area (west end of
64th St. off Atlantic Ave.) at First Landing/Seashore State
Park for trail maintenance along Long Creek Trail and Osprey
Trail. Social usually follows in boat ramp area.
Sunday, May 19 10:00 AM
Sunday, July 14 10:00 AM
Sunday, September 22 10:00 AM
Sunday, November 17 10:00 AM
Sunday, June 9 Sunday, August 4 Sunday, October 20 10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
For more information call Chris Catoe on 425-6556 or
e-mail [email protected]
For more information call Rich Hildreth at 481-9027 
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Don’t Miss the 2013 Bay Days 8k
September 7th • 8:00 a.m.
Families will enjoy the first
Downtown Hampton
Don’t miss the 2013 Hampton Bay Days
8k! This year’s course will again feature
a beautiful run along Hampton’s waterfront from Downtown, through historic
Phoebus, and out to Fort Monroe before returning for a dramatic finish near
the iconic Virginia Air and Space Center.
Color the Dolphin
Fun Run
A 1 mile fun run full of color to celebrate the Chesapeake Bay
All 8k runners will receive:
• Technical shirt
• Souvenir finisher’s medal
• Personalized bib
• Swag bag
• After party with plenty of refreshments and live music
www.baydays8k.com
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TIDEWATER STRIDERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Minutes for March 4, 2013
The meeting was called to order at 6:36 by
President, Jean Phelan. Mel and Rich were
absent. The February Meeting Minutes
were approved.
Presidents report:
Jean reported that Sam Wittenberg
will conduct a clinic of the ABCD’s of
Running for the club on Sunday, March
24th at Virginia Wesleyan College. Sam is
RRCA certified. The clinic will be open to
everyone.
The Lion’s club will be having their “Vision
Walk” on April 28th. Strider members have
requested permission to have a “Striders
Team” to participate in the event. There
was agreement that we should have as
many teams for community races as we
can.
Several members mentioned that they
would like to contribute to a memorial for
Bill Bailey. He was a long time Strider
member who recently passed away. Dan
will contact Bill’s wife Sheila, to make
the contribution to the organization of her
choice.
Mel has suggested that we have a survey of
our members to see what they would like
to see or have suggestions for the club. A
survey had been done in 2001 by CNU.
Dan suggested that Mel work with other
members to start constructing a survey that
we could have members complete online.
Vice President Report:
Jean reported for Rich that “Adopt a Hiway” is scheduled for next Sunday, March
10th. It is the week prior to the Shamrock.
We will clean both sides Shore Drive
starting at the west entrance of Fort Story.
A cookout will be held at Rich’s after the
clean up.
Treasurer’s Report:
Dan reported that we are down $10,000 for
the month and about $31,000, including
the cost of the Chrono system, for this year.
We do not have the final settlement on the
banquet, but it was within the budget. The
banquet is subsidized by the club. Dan
also answered questions regarding CDs
designated only for use for scholarships
and accounting procedures for the Strider
History publication.
Old Business:
Although the weather was cold and rainy
for the final Distance series which limited
participation, we came out even financially
on the Distance Series. Dan will check
to get us set up for credit cards, so race
day registration can be done. Sharon
will provide an i-pad for the credit card
transactions.
Defibrillators – Our discussion continued
on the possibly purchasing defibrillators.
Dan had addressed the issue with the
RRCA, and there is an increased legal
risk if members are not trained to use
the defibrillators if we have them. Also,
Amiele reported that defibrillators are
only effective in certain circumstances.
Discussion will be tabled until next month.
The History Committee consisting of
Randy Cook, chairman, Mel, Lisa, Sherry,
Steve and Dave has had their first meeting.
They would like to be moved from “Ad
hoc” to a full Strider committee. This
change would have to be made in the bylaws. All by laws must be approved at the
general meeting at the picnic in August.
The committee should also decide where
the archives will be located.
New Business:
Sherry advised on the membership drive.
Sherry will contact Lisa Janke to chair the
membership drive. “Each one, Reach oneor two or more” will start in April and end
Sept. 30th. Discussion was held on how
we would capture the credit of who has
brought in new members and how many
prizes will be awarded. Sherry will prepare
the membership drive for publication in the
April RunDown.
Sherry also suggested that we consider
having a youth advisory board. This group
would not only advise on youth issues, but
also would be a way of developing youth
leadership within the club. Ideas were
shared that the youth board could meet
individually and could involve our college
scholarship runners. The board could come
to our meeting each quarter to present their
ideas and concerns. Sherry will prepare
proposal for the next meeting.
Deb reported on the “Walking Action
Committee” held in Norfolk this past
weekend. Mel and Deb attended.
Membership:
Dan reported that there are companies
that handle both the race signup and also
that will take memberships at the same
time. Currently RaceIt cannot handle both
transactions concurrently. Also family
memberships and race transactions can be
handled more efficiently.
Grand Prix: Neptune 8K has been added
to the runner’s Grand Prix. Ada will score
the multisport events.
Sharon and Gene Bachman will research
the possibility and cost of getting tri -tops
for our tri team.
It was also noted that Sunny Fox has the
Strider logo so she can embroider articles
for Strider events or members.
Merchandise: Dave reported that he will
sell singlets, hats, and the Strider History at
the Shamrock expo. The extra gloves from
the Distance Series will be given to new
members as a premium.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25
Submitted by
Deb Sommer
Summer is Coming
Annual Picnic - August 3, 2013
Did you miss the 2012 picnic? Don’t miss the 2013,
mark your calendar now as Dan Neuland has agreed to
host the event again. Last year, there were ribs, smoked
salmon, adult beverages, and more. Expect all that and
more in 2013.
The picnic is also a Tidewater Striders General
Meeting.
If you can help or have additional questions please
contact our host, Dan Neuland - [email protected]
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Tidewater Striders Walking Committee
Report for February and March 2013
Committee Members:
Hartley Dewey
Dwight Kane
Tom Gerhardt
Richard Pidgeon
Steve Shapiro
Lori Sherwood
Heidi Sleasman
Activities:
Judges were provided to monitor walkers at
the following Walking Grand Prix (WGP)
races during the months of February and
March.
1. February 23, 2013 – Distance Series
20/30K at the Dismal Swamp Trail. Buddy
Levitin was Chief Judge, assisted by Dave
Harrah. All walkers in both races were
Striders. There were 7 walkers in the 20K
and 3 walkers in the 30K.
2. March 9, 2013 – Jamestown High School
Swamp Run 5K (CRR). Steve Durrant
was Chief Judge, assisted by Dwight Kane
and Bill Spruill. There were 22 walkers,
including 8 Striders, participating in the
5K. Strider Sara Nash set an age group
record for women walkers with a time of
35:56.
Walkers Recertify as USATF Officials
Early on a recent Sunday morning in
February, seven Strider walkers – Steve
Durrant, Hartley Dewey, Steve Shapiro,
Buddy Levitin, Cindy Alexander, Judy
Paschall, and Lori Sherwood traveled to
Christopher Newport University (CNU)
in Newport News to attend a one day
recertification clinic for USATF Officials.
The clinic is sponsored annually by the
Virginia Association of the USATF and is
held during January/February each year.
Attendance at the clinic was required in
order for the Strider walkers, and other
interested individuals, to certify/recertify
as USATF Track & Field Officials and as
Certified USATF Race Walk Judges, during
the upcoming four year period of the 20132016 Olympiad.
Strider Profile: Lisa Phillips-Jahnke
What I would like people to know about
me is not so much my love of running, but
my passion to inspire people to volunteer.
Races do not exist without the volunteers.
Everybody can be a part of a race and
make a difference!
Birthday: July 4, 1961
Occupation: Travel Consultant
What brought you to Tidewater: :
Military transfer 18 years ago
Family and Pets: Married with 18 year old
son.
Last Book Read: “Heroes Proved” by Ret
Lt Col Oliver North
Hobbies:
Volunteering,
travel,
photography, running, writing
Favorite Restaurant: The Blue Point,
Duck, NC
Favorite Postrace Meal: Steak
Last Vacation: Duck, NC
Favorite Place to Run: Ft Monroe sea
wall, Hampton, VA
Favorite
Training
Website:
Dairobertsgroup.com
Favorite Local Running Event: Dismal
Swamp Stomp ½ Marathon
Favorite out of area running event:
Hogeye Marathon, Fayetteville, AR
Do you have any training tips that you
are willing to share? Train for yourself
& your abilities. Seek professional advice
if you are new to running to avoid injury.
Realize the importance of nutrition. The
most important tip: HAVE FUN!
When and how did you get involved with
running/multisport? I met a triathlete on
a flight 3 years ago who inspired me to take
up running. The furthest I could run was 3
blocks at the time. On another flight last
year I met Ultra Runner, Cheryl Lager, who
inspired me with her Ultra races as she was
on her way to the MOAB 100 race.
What are you most proud of? The
formation of TEAM BEAST MODE &
our 1st event: Hogeye Marathon, Half
Marathon, Relay & 5k, April 14, 2013.
TEAM BEAST included 38 runners,
walkers & volunteers from multiple states
raising money & awareness for Springdale
Schools Alumni Foundation Scholarship
Fund & through the sale of TEAM BEAST
MODE GEAR profits are being donated to
7 Hills Homeless Center.
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Lisa competes at the Santa Claus Shuffle in
Portsmouth. Copyright TriDuo.com
TEAM BEAST ACHIEVEMENTS at
Hogeye: Coach Dai Roberts, Dai Roberts
Group, Virginia Beach, VA -2nd place
overall Half Marathon, Quinn Robertson
5K – 1st place (20-24 year old), Jeffrey
Jahnke – 5K - 1st place (15-19 year old)
Any funny running or triathlon
experiences? Wiping out on my first trail
run with Tidewater Striders Distance Series
20k in 2012.
Are you trying any events or distance for
the first time this year? First full marathon
@ Marine Corps Marathon part of Brooke
Snydor-Curran’s
RunningBrooke.com
charity team of Alexandria, VA which raises
money for at-risk youth in Alexandria.
What is your most satisfying running/
multisport accomplishment: PR’ng at
the Crawlin Crab Half Marathon @ 2:04
with the help of Coach Dai Roberts, Dai
Roberts Group. I have completed 31 races
in 2 ½ years of running including 5 half
marathons. I have 2 half marathons in 2013
& my first full marathon Marine Corps
Marathon. I have had 3 knee surgeries,
advanced osteo-arthritis in knees & hips,
osteopenia in hips, knees & hips & 2 stress
fractures in my feet. I was told 30 years ago
after the 1st knee reconstruction, I would
never be able to run.
Is there something about you that would
surprise your friends? My nickname was
“mouse” growing up as I was so shy.
10 Reasons Runners LOVE Bikram Yoga
1.You build lung capacity! From the first breathing exercise to the final posture, your lungs are stretched
beyond their normal elasticity. You will find you are taking bigger and deeper breaths than you ever have before.
2.You sweat! For 90 minutes, you are exercising in a 105 degree room. Be prepared to sweat and detox. 90% of
your body is made up of water. It’s important to flush toxins and rehydrate with fresh water to keep your body healthy and
happy.
3.Improved cardiovascular
as your cardiovascular system goes.
activity! 90 minutes of Bikram yoga is equal to 90 minutes of jogging, as far
4.You can practice with an injury! Many runners find that at some point in their running career an injury
surfaces. While you may have to break from running, you can always practice Bikram Yoga. It’s a great alternative when
you can’t run, not to mention a quick way to get your body back in to shape.
5.Heals old injuries! Injuries can remain dormant in your body for a life time. Whether you recognize it or not, old
injuries affect your performance. Yoga works through the tourniquet effect of compression and release. As you practice
yoga, circulation reaches these parts of your body and works like a pressure washer to clean out scar tissue and damage
that has been done, restoring your body to it’s natural state.
6.You become bullet proof! It is true that Bikram Yoga is as mentally challenging as it is physically. The mind
will give out out long before the body. The more you practice, the more you find you become bullet proof and those
half marathons seem like nothing!
7.Makes you alkaline! Practicing yoga creates an environment in your body that makes you much more immune
to sickness and disease. Your doctor will love you!
8.Encourages healthy habits! The more you practice yoga, the more you find yourself making better choices
for yourself. This includes lifestyle, diet and nutrition, and overall decision making.
9.You will have a better spine than you did when you were a kid! In Bikram Yoga, the natural body’s range
of motion is restored and you will find your body starting to do things you haven’t done since you were 10!
10.Yoga is a path to self-realization! As humans our potential is limitless. We are 100% responsible for
our experience on this planet! Acceptance of this is liberating and can bring infinite happiness and success to your life.
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“ABCD” Drills
Sam Wittenberg, owner and coach of Fit to Run Coaching, held a clinic for the Tidewater Striders in March. The information provided
below was part of his handout.
ABCD Skips
Some additional exercises that you can do through the day
(Exercise Snacks)
A skips The emphasis for this skip[ is on a quick push of yor foot to the
ground, which inititates the knee lift of the opposite leg. This is
not a high-knee “lifting”; instead, the leg powerfully pushes down
with the purpose of bouncing off the ground. This skip requires
strong hip extension and propels the runner forward.
• Walk backward and focus on hip extension.
• Walking lunges forward and backward. This works on hip
mobility and stability.
• Old fashioned jumping jacks. Great for the spring of the feet
and Achilles.
B skips The emphasis for this skip is on pulling the leg down with glutes
and hamstrings, preparing for the contact phase cloer to your
center of mass.
• Basic squats- works glute activation
• Ditch the chair and stand on one leg
• 180 step/minute cadence drill
C skips This drill takes mobility and coordination; so, progress gradually,
starting with small hops. The emphasis for this skip is on extending/
driving the push off leg. The pelvis must be neutral and the lower
back should not be extended. When practicing this skip, focus on
your hip extension to achieve some “hang time.” Land softly, and
load your legs as if they were a spring. Do one bound at a time
at walking speed to get the coordination, the progress to a faster
speed.
D skips This drill emphasizes the elastic “pop” of the foot off the ground.
With a strong and springy foot, flick the heel up towards the
glutes. Be sure to use the foot for recoil primarily and assist with
the hamstrings, not the calves, quads, or lower back. Jog gently
forward and flick the heel up on every 2nd Step following the same
principles. Note that the lower leg need not go beyond parallel to
ground.
Sam discusses some of the drills with participants at the clinic.
Photo courtesy of Jean Phelan
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First Marathon at Age 64
by Richard Pidgeon
I have never been athletic, but I did start
walking for fitness in February 2011, 62
years old then. My dad and his brothers all
died from heart disease so it made sense to
“take some steps” to strengthen my heart.
In the past exercise programs have always
failed, sometimes due to injuries like
hernia or shoulder separation but usually
motivation was the problem. Injuries
shouldn’t be a problem if the exercise was
walking and motivation issues could be
overcome by using various scenic walking
sites, I thought. By April I’d walked at First
Landing State Park, Norfolk Botanical
Gardens, Virginia Beach Oceanfront, and
all around the neighborhood and those
places started seeming pretty familiar.
About mid month I decided I needed a
goal: the Rock and Roll Half Marathon. It
made a difference that kept me going. I got
some books on walking from the library
and learned a little about stretching and
nutrition. I bought a Garmin Forerunner
305 as a training aid after doing some online research. Now I had a record of my
workout and could relate heart rates to
paces and distances. By September, after
lots of four mile loops in the neighborhood
and some longer walks of 8 and 10 miles I
was ready. The Rock and Roll went well;
I was hot, tired, and dizzy at the end, but
achieved my goal. It was my first athletic
event.
Near the end of that race, heading north
on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk toward
the distant finish line, a woman next to me
held out her hand and introduced herself
as Lizzy Shepard, a racewalking coach
with the Tidewater Striders. We walked
next to each other for a mile or so and she
encouraged me to join the Striders and a
group of racewalkers that meet on Saturday
mornings at Mount Trashmore. I was a
walker but Lizzy saw me as a racewalker. A
couple of months later I got on the Striders
web site and emailed the walking POC,
Heidi Sleasman, a request for walking
information,. She got back to me with
the time and place to meet that coming
Saturday. I joined the Striders that day.
The next Saturday I went to Mt Trashmore
and met some of the group. I learned the
attendance can change from week to
week depending on each person’s races or
other commitments, and so I met more of
the Striders walking community as time
went on. Walkers of different levels of
ability walk at different paces in groups or
singly. I found all of them to be supportive
and willing to share useful information.
One piece of good advice was to read
Boomerwalk, by Brent Bohlen, who shows
walking is a program for someone of any
age. A racewalking clinic would help me, I
was told, and I attended one given by Dave
McGovern.
It was fun for me to try to keep up with
the Big Dogs who start out fast and often
pick up the pace with each two mile loop. I
could hang with them for a little while but
not a full loop. One day a few months later
I did keep up for a loop and four more, a
total of ten miles. I was thrilled.
In 2012 I entered Striders Distance Series,
Elizabeth River Run, USATF judged
racewalking events at VA Senior Games
and USATF Regional Championships,
the Summer Series, Rock and Roll Half
Marathon, Yeah Buddy Half Marathon,
and Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon. The
amount of help the Striders walking group
has given me along the way is surprising.
Participating with the Tumor Busters team
of walkers at the 24 Hour Cancer Relay
fundraiser in April was a highlight for
2012, and we had a very successful event.
Between these events was training and
finding the motivation to train was not an
issue now. With so many events and not
wanting to do poorly in front of your friends
how could a person not want to train? In
June I registered for the 2013 Shamrock
Marathon. Those Striders around me told
me I could do it and I believed them.
This year I started with the Hair of the Dog
and “enjoyed” the Distance Series, the
longer version this year. The day the second
DS race was to be held but was cancelled
due to weather I met two of the Big Dogs
at Mt Trashmore for 16 miles in the ice and
snow. Between those events I was training
at different speeds and distances up to 20
miles. I was ready!
The only problem was that on March 17 I
was sick. Bronchitis had bit me bad and all
week I’d been coughing a lot making it hard
to sleep. I’d been to the doctor during the
week and had cough syrup that worked but
left me feeling so strange I stopped taking
it the Friday before the race. On Sunday
the race went fairly well, extremely well
considering everything. “Big Dog” Steve
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Above, Steve Shapiro and Richard Pidgeon make a final spurt to the Finish Line.
Richard shors off his hardware! Top Photo
- copyright MarathonFoto.com; bottom photo: Richard Pidgeon
Shapiro walked with me and his support
was a major reason why I did well that day.
Before the race Strider Cindy Alexander
painted green beards on us - a source of
compliments throughout the race. That’s
pretty much it. The story behind my first
marathon at age 64 is a lot longer than the
story of the race itself, just as the training
before any race is longer that the race
itself. I have to admit it was an emotional
moment at the finish line hearing my name
broadcast over the speaker system for
completing a marathon!
Those in the Tidewater Strider’s walking
contingent have taught me, encouraged
me, and inspired me. You might say I’m
a walking collection of many valuable
pieces information, thanks to them. Some
of those walkers are cancer survivors or
have chronic health issues, something I
thought about during the marathon. I want
to give special thanks to those giving extra
encouragement and personal support to
me: my wife Betsy, and Striders Cindy
Alexander, Paula Graham, Lori Sherwood,
Buddy Levitin, Steve Durrant, Hartley
Dewey, and Steve Shapiro.
Welcome Aboard
We welcome new friends and possibly some old friends to the Tidewater Striders!
Susan Ashley
Sarah Bartlett
Michael Beavers
Ashli Bristol
Reeves Caporicci
Wayne Deyette
Whitney Dunning
Brooke Garner
Stone Good
Dawn Hannon
Colin Hasty
Lauren Hasty
Mike Hess
Madelyn Higgins
Brenda Houck
Avery Jenkins
Holden Jenkins
Kristin Jenkins
Mallory Jenkins
Sheldon Jenkins
Kayla Kerrigan
Sara Kieffer
Anthony Kindinger
Steve Laghrani
Yvonne Laghrani
Lawana Loar
Kaitlyn May
Don McClarin
Holden McCormick
Jessica Meier
Brian Nesteby
Bryce Neuhaus
Christi Nichols
Daniel Nichols
Jax Nichols
Dino Paratusic
Betsy Pollard
Bill Pollard
Aiden Pomeroy
John Quemuel
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Ethan Ramos
Stephen Ramos
Ben Robertson
Nancy Robertson
Ken Rogers
Kenneth Romo
Elizabeth Ruiz
Madelyn Ryno
H. C. Smith
Derrisha Stewart
Jad Sumalnap
Lindsay Trasko
Bradley Troyer
Delaney Troyer
Natalie Van Dyke
Lazaro Tyler Virata
Saniyah Walker
Santrica Walker
Freddie Waterfield
Renee Whitaker
The Athlete’s Kitchen - Sodium, Muscle Cramps and Sweat Losses: Tips for
Sweaty Runners Copyright: Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD April 2013
We’ve all heard the stories about
marathoners and soldiers who have died
due to consuming too much water. Clearly,
overhydration can be as dangerous to your
health as underhydration. So what does
a sweaty endurance runner need to know
about staying adequately hydrated without
stomach sloshing? Dr. Timothy Noakes’
book Waterlogged: The Serious Problem of
Overhydration in Endurance Sports is an
interesting yet controversial resource that
addresses that question.
According to Dr. Noakes, the sports drink
industry has effectively marketed a positive
image (successful athletes) despite having
an overhyped product (salted sugar-water).
Noakes believes the sports drink industry
has brainwashed athletes to overhydrate—
and this has created life-threatening
problems. For example, between 1983 and
1998, more than 700 cases of exerciseinduced hyponatremia (overhydration that
leads to low blood sodium, brain swelling,
coma, and even death) were documented
in the Gatorade-sponsored Ironman
Hawaii Triathlon. The participants had
been encouraged to drink copiously. Did
that advice backfire? For the Comrades
Marathon, participants were told to drink
according to thirst. Race organizers placed
aid stations every 5 km (3 miles), and cases
of hyponatremia dropped.
The information in Waterlogged challenges
the theory drink before you get thirsty.
Noakes believes elite athletes who become
champions can tolerate significant sweat
loss without intolerable thirst. He contends
the associated weight lost via sweating
enhances performance. Others question
if those athletes could run better if better
hydrated!
Below are a few droplets of lesscontroversial hydration information to help
you quench your thirst, perform well, and
stay out of the medical tent when you are
doing extended exercise in hot weather.
• Our bodies can deal with transient
underhydration that lasts from 4 to 8 hours.
In contrast, chronic dehydration leads
to health issues—such as happens when
elderly people are trapped in hot apartments
during a heat wave.
• Most runners feel thirsty at about 2%
dehydration. At that point, they’ll start
looking for water. Ultrarunners can
maintain performance at 3% dehydration.
(To determine your percent dehydration,
weigh yourself naked before and after your
workout. A one-pound drop equates to a
loss of 16-ounces of sweat; 2% dehydration
equates to a 3-pound sweat loss for a 150lb. runner.)
• Thirst is a powerful fluid regulator.
Noakes disapproves of the advice to drink
before you are thirsty because that can
create problems with overhydration. Yet,
others contend drinking on a schedule
can help endurance runners maintain
proper hydration, as long as they do not
aggressively overhydrate but rather replace
fluids according to their sweat losses
(as learned during training via pre-post
exercise weigh-ins).
• Exercise-induced hyponatremia (low
blood sodium) occurs when runners drink
excessively during prolonged exercise.
It can also occur when even dehydrated
endurance athletes lose significant
amounts of sodium in sweat. Data from
669 ultramarathoners indicates 15%
experienced low blood sodium. Of those,
24% were overhydrated, 36% were
dehydrated, and the rest were in fluid
balance (but not sodium balance) (1).
• The amount of sodium lost in sweat varies
from person to person. Some runners are
salty sweaters. Runners accustomed to
exercising in the heat retain more sodium
than unacclimatized runners. (Compare the
saltiness of your sweat on first hot day of
spring vs. in the fall.)
• Athletes lose relatively more water than
sodium, so under standard conditions, the
blood sodium level can actually increase
during exercise (unless you overhydrate).
But with abnormally high sodium high
losses, such as during an ultramarathon,
blood sodium can be low even in a
dehydrated runner. Hence, sodium
replacement can be a wise idea.
•The amount of sodium in a sports drink is
small—and unable to counter the dilution
of body fluids that occurs with overdrinking. The 220 milligrams of sodium
in 16 ounces of Gatorade is far less than
~1000 milligrams of sodium in 16 ounces
of sweat loss.
• Noakes says evidence is lacking to prove
that runners who cramp have low serum
sodium or are more dehydrated than noncrampers. He suggests muscle cramps are
related to fatigue, not sodium deficiency.
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If sodium deficiency were the problem,
wouldn’t the entire body cramp, not just
one muscle?
• Exercise-induced muscle cramps
occur in muscles that perform repetitive
contractions. Runners who get cramps tend
to be those who do high intensity exercise,
as well as those who have a history of
cramping. Note: Many exercise scientists
believe there are two types of muscle
cramps: some related to fatigue, others
related to sodium imbalance. The science
of cramping lacks a clear consensus!
• Stopping exercise to stretch resolves
muscles cramping. (Stretching also
resolves nocturnal cramps.)
• A 2.5 oz. mouthful of (salty) pickle
juice has been shown to alleviate muscle
cramping within 90 seconds of drinking the
pickle juice. This rapid benefit is unlikely
due to changes in blood sodium levels—
too quick! Noakes speculates drinking the
(acidic) pickle juice triggers a reflex in the
throat that lessens or stops the cramps.
• A runner who collapses after the finish
line is most likely experiencing blood
pressure changes—not severe dehydration.
When exercise stops, the heart stops
pumping enough blood to the brain; the
runner collapses. What to do? Noakes
advises to quickly raise the athlete’s feet
and pelvis above the level of their heart.
This aids the return of blood to the heart
and rapidly corrects the situation—without
any IV fluids.
So what’s a sweaty endurance runner
supposed to do during prolonged exercise?
Learn your sweat rate and drink accordingly.
If fluid in your stomach starts “sloshing”,
stop drinking! The body can absorb about
600 to 1,000 ml/hour (women/ men).
Adding carbohydrates and sodium to the
water enhances fluid absorption as well as
palatability and performance. Consuming
“real” foods (salty pretzels, pickles,
chicken broth, ham-cheese-mustard wrap)
during ultraendurance events can do a fine
job of providing needed electrolytes. Just
don’t get too aggressive with water or
sodium intake—and have fun!
Reference:
(1) Hoffman M, Hew-Butler T, and
Stuempfle
K.
Exercise-Associated
Hyponatremia and Hydration Status in
161-km Ultramarathoners. Med. Sci. Sports
Exerc. 45(4):784–791, 2013.
Call for Nominations
May 25, 2013
Tidewater Striders Hall of Fame
Nomination for the Class of 2014
Register Online: www.cfa5k.com
Nominations are open for election to the Tidewater Striders Hall
of Fame, Class of 2014. Individuals may be nominated for their
accomplishments in the areas of competition, volunteerism, or
profession-related endeavors, or a combination of these areas.
The fastest growing and most
amazing family sporting event
of the year is back!
Individuals nominated for membership in the Hall of Fame must
have been members of the Tidewater Striders for a minimum of
ten (10) years. Individuals may use a self-nomination process or be
nominated by other club members, the latter having been members
of the Tidewater Striders for at least five (5) years. A maximum
of five (5) members will be inducted for the class of 2014. Selfnominations will receive the same respect and consideration as
member-sponsored nominations.
The nomination form may be found on the club’s website, www.
tidewaterstriders.com. Scroll to the bottom of the front page and
click the Hall of Fame Nominations link. Details regarding
required information, accompanied by an example of a submitted
nomination, are presented. A list of members inducted in the classes
of 2011-2013, along with some of their major accomplishments,
may also be accessed on the Website. Click Pages at the top of the
front page, and scroll down to click on Hall of Fame Members.
Nominations must be received by November 1, 2013. Specific
directions for the nomination process are presented on the website
and must be submitted electronically in Word format. Email to Mel
Williams at [email protected]. The Hall of Fame committee
will select the inductees by mid-December. Inductees will be
notified before the end of the year, and will be inducted into the
Hall of Fame at the Tidewater Striders Awards Banquet in early
2014.
2013 Virginia Senior Games
Newport News Parks & Rec is hosting this year’s Senior games.
Key Events that may interest Tidewater Striders are:
May 16
10am
5K Road Race
Newport News Park
May 17
10am
10K Road Race Newport News Park
May 18
8am-5pm Track & Field
CNU
May 16-17
Swimming
Midtown Comm. Ctr
May 18
5K/20K Cycling Newport News Park
For additional details on these events and 15 other sports go to
www.virginiaseniorgames.org
The Mariners’ Museum
Newport News
Benefiting the
produced by:
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New Energy
Tidewater Striders Youth Running Group
Head Coach: Angelo Celesia [email protected] 288-7715
Chesapeake Training Venue Added for the Fall New Enery Outreach Program: POWER!
Starting in the fall of 2013, New Energy will add another training
site at Bells Mill in Chesapeake. Our own New Energy coach John
Gresock will be leading the group. He will be looking for some
assistance as we grow. Please let us know if you are interested in
helping our youth program expand to Chesapeake.
(Program Of Wonderfully Exceptional Runners)
We are thrilled to announce a running group for parents and their
children with disabilities. Todd Humphrey, current New Energy
coach and board member of the Tidewater Autism Society, will be
heading up this endeavor. Training will commence on Wednesday,
May 8th, at Mt. Trashmore from 5-6 p.m. (Kid’s Cove area facing
South Blvd.) This is a running session for all children with special
needs. All are welcome!
This will bring our New Energy program to four locations starting
in the Fall:
I - Mt Trashmore in Virginia Beach led by Angelo, Sherry and Jon
Leiding
All it takes is a membership in the Tidewater Striders at a minimal
cost and one or both parents accompanying their child to each
practice. Each child can be in a stroller or on foot; whatever
works best for the parents and child. We want every child to feel
part of “the team”. Uniforms (singlet and shorts) and Warm ups
(hoodie and pants) can be purchased at a cost of $10 per set, but
are optional.
II- Sleepy Hole Park in Suffolk led by Steve Sheppard
III- Norview HS in Norfolk led by Dave Mc Donald
IV- Bells Mill in Chesapeake led by John Gresock
Camperships
Tidewater Strider youth members planning to attend a running
camp this summer may apply for a club campership for partial
camp tuition reimbursement. Requests should be by sent by
June 14th to Dan Edwards by email [email protected] with the
following information:
We hope this program will be a unique opportunity for our local
kids to learn to run and become valued and successful members
of our New Energy running family. We want everyone to feel they
can be “winning athletes” too.
To contact Todd with your questions or to sign up, please email
him at: [email protected] or call him at: 757-404-4499
Name:
Date Joined Striders:
Last three Strider races run:
Name & dates of camp you will attend:
2013 Youth Grand Prix
May 25th
Elizabeth River Run 1 Mile
Important New
Energy Links
June 8th
Eggleston Services 1 Mile
Register for New Energy
August 17th
Strider Mile
Facebook
New Energy Calendar
Fall races to be added once approved. The Youth Grand Prix
committee reserves the right to substitute races in the event of a
scheduled cancellation.
Striders Youth Page
2013 Youth Grand Prix Chairman:
Debbie Redmond - [email protected]
Spring Training and Racing is Underway
Register for New Energy
Norview High School Track Thursdays, 6-7pm Coach Dave McDonald, [email protected]
Sleepy Hole Park - Suffolk
Mondays & Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm Coach Steve Sheppard, [email protected]
Mt Trashmore - Virginia Beach
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5-6pm
Coach Angelo Celesia [email protected]
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Striders vs PTC/CRR Elizabeth River Run Team Competition
The Tidewater Striders will once again compete against our friends in the Peninsula
Track Club (PTC) and Colonial Road Runners (CRR) during the Elizabeth River Run
10K. We need to field a team of 25 Striders for this event. All those registered for the
race (as individuals, to include Golden Runners) are encouraged to throw their hat in the
ring. We will finalize the team the week prior to the race based on predicted age-graded
performance. The top ten Strider finishers will count for age-graded scoring purposes and
will be reimbursed for their efforts. Team members must be Striders in good standing on
race day and wear a Strider singlet (old or new version) during the race. Please contact
Gene Edwards ([email protected]) if you are interested in participating. For
more information on age-graded scoring go to: http://www.runnersworld.com/tools/agegraded-calculator
With Nancy Delaney in Tennessee, the
Striders will need even more help in the
Team Competition at ERR. Get on your
blue and run for the Striders at ERR.
Membership Expirations
If your name is on this list, your membership is due to expire in May 2013. You may renew
online or mail in the application.
Bonnie Bixby
Carolyn Blanco
Melinda Boyd
Robert Brusso
Matthew Canzoniero
Gabrielle Charbonneau
Alexia Charbonneau-Woods
Litzy Chavez
Billy Chorey
Vanessa Clement
Frank Cunningham
Ally D’Arcy
Rachel D’Arcy
Randy D’Arcy
Seanie D’Arcy
Glenda Dennison
Helena Edge
Carolyn Engler
Myron Evans
Diane Farino
Doug Farino
Holly Farino
Joseph Farino
Kristin Farino
Kira Fox
Emma Goulart
Kristen Guglielmo
Brandon Hinshaw
David Hinshaw
Grant Hinshaw
Katherine Hinshaw
Dixie House
Bob Hudkins
Diane hudkins
Kamila Ishalina
Mitch Jackson
Veronie Jackson
Stanley Jarrow
Caoilte Joy
Kirk Kellerhals
Marsha Kentish
Shemaiah Kentish
Jaye Koch
Andrea Lagergren
Axel Lagergren
Samuel Lagergren
William Lagergren
Nolan William Long
Richard Mangus
Thorin McCrane
Bradley Miller
Heather Miller
Malachi Pearson
Madison Plank
Hailley Reiser
Bobby Richardson
Cheryl Richardson
Kendall Richardson
Rylee Richardson
Aspen Rider
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Karen Robinson
Brandon Rohrer
Joshua Rohrer
Lisa Rohrer
Wade Rohrer
Cole Rorick
Courtney Satchell
Douglas Satchell
Garrett Satchell
Lisa Satchell
Noah Satchell
Zachry Satchell
Jim Sheeran
Kelly Sheeran
Lauren Sheppard
Greg Snyder
Rosana Solis
Aleesha Stacey
Anthony Stacey
Carla Stacey
Shawn Stacey
Charlie Tamayo
Dylan Tamayo
Sherry Tamayo
Tom Walsh
Cathy Williamson
Leroy E Williamson
Charles Woods
Timothy Woods
Vimelda Woods
Tidewater Striders Training Sites
Weekday Training
Weekend Training
Location: Great Neck & Seatack Recreation Centers
Coached Swim Workouts by Betsy Durrant &
Karen Mickunas
Days & Times:
Great Neck Recreation Center
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 7:45 – 8:45 a.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Pace: All levels welcome!
Reason to swim with us: The only way to improve
your swim split is to swim, so join us in the water for a
coached workout. The cost is $4 per class; punch cards
are available at the front desk.
Contact: Betsy Durrant ([email protected])
Location:  Visitor’s Center of First Landing State Park
Days:  Saturdays
Time:  7:00 AM
Distances:  Varies.  We run from 12 to 20 miles depending on training for marathons
Pace:  Generally 9:30 miles
Number of runners:  Varies.  Ranges from 4 to 10
Reason to run with us:  We run at a pace representative of middle of the pack marathoners and are a diverse
group with discussions that include anything.  We even
discuss politics and religion.
Contact:  Rich Hildreth @ 481-9027 or 377-4130
[email protected] or Doug
Dugroo [email protected]
Location: Great Neck Middle School Track
Coached by Dai Roberts [email protected]
When: Tuesdays - Meet at FKS 5:45pm or Track 6pm
Reason to run with us: Multiple groups of different pace
runners. Training with similar paced runners provides
mutual benefits for all.
Location: Final Kick Sports at Great Neck, VB
Days: Saturday morning
Time: 7:30 AM
Distances: Long run in First Landing State Park
Pace: All ability levels and paces
Number of runners: Anywhere from 30 – 60 runners
Reason to run with us: Great social atmosphere with a
wide range of ability levels. 
Contact: Final Kick Sports 757-481-3400
Location: Group meets at Running Etc, 1707 Colley
Ave., Norfolk. 
Days: Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Time: 5:30 PM.
Tuesday workout: 5-8 miles total interval distances
range from 400 meters to 1 mile. The workouts are
located on a measured Graydon Ave.“street course” in
West Ghent. Geared for runners with 5K pace of 5:30 to
9:00 minutes per mile pace.
Thursday workout: 6 to 10 miles. Training runs, tempo
runs, or depending on a group’s desires, just an easy run.
Pace varies from 5:30 to 9:45 minutes per mile.
Number of runners: 15 to 30
Reason to run with us: Improve your race times by
running a structured workout and meet other runners
with similar goals.
Contact: Running Etc, 627-1500
Sources for Group Workouts:
Check the websites at www.finalkick.com, www.runningetc.com,
and www.meetup.com/hamptonroadsrunners
Walker Training and Workouts The Strider Walkers
hold many informal walks with various starting points, distances and
paces. If you’d like to be notified of any walks being held contact Heidi
Sleasman at [email protected] to be added to their distribution list.
The Tidewater Striders Training Sites column is
designed to list training sites organized by Tidewater
Strider members throughout the Southside Hampton
Roads area. It complements information provided on the
Tidewater Striders website. Provide info to newsletter@
tidewaterstriders.com One Time Training Events may
also be listed.
Location: Running Etc at Virginia Beach, Regency
Hilltop Shopping Center, 1940 Laskin Road Suite 308
Days/Time: Wednesday evenings at 5:30 PM.
Training Run: 4 to 8 miles easy run
Pace: 7 to 10 minute mile
Number of runners: 10 to 15
Reason to run with us: mid week run with a fun group
Contact: Mark @ Running Etc, 491-2340
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Cert 5K
March 23, 2013 - Virginia Beach, VA
Finishers: 60
Race Summary & Highlights:
Out of town (and I don’t mean not Virginia
Beach) runners dominated the top spots in
the CERT 5K. Forty-eight year old Keith
Gray of Buxton, NC crossed the line in
17:46. The next two runners were from
Bloomington, IL. Twenty-six year old
David Clary finished in 20:10; Fifty-four
year old Bob Clary was just 29 seconds
behind. On the women’s side, Angela
Cothren of Avon, NC ran a 22:16 to take
first place. Jessica Holloran was the only
local on the finishers’ stand by finishing in
22:30, ahead of 3rd Place finisher, Kathy
Crawford from Lincoln University, PA.
Complete results are
TidewaterStriders.com
available
Volunteers
Brian Breeden
Rick Brown
Sharon Brown
Jennifer Cowell
Dan Edwards
Sue Edwards
Noah LeBrun
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Don’t Sit on Colon Cancer 5K
March 30, 2013 - Virginia Beach, VA
Finishers: 320
Just off the podium in 4th place was New
Energy runner James Hamrick in 19:19. The
top 3 male finishers were Chris Michaels in
18:33; Paul Grosch in 18:46 and Michael
Terao in 19:12. For the women, Janet
Dierstein took 1st place with a 20:47, she
was follwed by Karen Lindauer, 21:43, and
Debra Heffner, 22:16.
available
at
Rick Brown
Dan Edwards
Sue Edwards
Bill Fox
Jennifer Jeffers
Jean Phelan
Marie Price
Harry Watson
Jan Yerkes
April 13, 2013 - Norfolk, VA
5K Finishers: 65 1 Mile Finishers: 72
Eddie’s pacer in the mile was a little
younger and a little slower as he and Aiden
Hill covered the mile in 15:37.
Complete results are available at http://
www.tidewaterstriders.com/
March 30, 2013
Norfolk, VA
Finishers: 159
The Monarch 5K took place prior to
the Adventure run on Old Dominion’s
Campus. Race Categories were open and
ODU students, both Male and Female.
The runners represented the spectrum of
students at ODU as they ranged in age
from 19 to 45. The top female students
were Ladore Levenson, 22:03; Johanna
Guarino, 22:26; and Holly Szumila-Vance,
23:49. The top male student finishers were
James Myatt, 19:02; Fotios Drakopoulos,
19:25; and Matthew Haralson, 19:32. In the
open division, the top 3 men were Steven
Madison, 18:59; Bill Groeninger, 19:37;
and Neal Mendoza, 20:34. In the women’s
open category the winner was 9 year old
Michaela Rose in 20:56; Laura Maloney in
21:59 and Nicole Augins in 23:22.
available
Volunteers
Monarch Cub Kids Run 5K & 1 Mile
The Milers outnumbered the 5K
participants. There were only age groups in
this contest but the fastest finisher in the 5K
was 15 year old, Harrison Martingayle in
16:34, followed very closely by Eddie Hill
in 16:35.
Monarch 5K
Volunteers
Beverly Breeden
Brian Breeden
Rick Brown
Sharon Brown
Dan Edward
On his way to a Lacrosse match, Tommy
decided to do a quick 5K; he was the top
Master at the First Flight 5K. Copyright
TriDuo.com
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Volunteers
Beverly Breeden
Brian Breeden
Evie Foster
Sharon Brown
Virginia Davis
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Suffolk YMCA Spring Stride
April 6, 2013 - Suffolk, VA
A few years ago, the Striders would
have been very excited to have over 20
New Energy runners and coaches at an
event. Now they consider that a small but
dedicated turnout.
The race was held at the Suffolk YMCA
campground on a long and muddy, but fun,
course. The course distance was 5.66K
instead of a 5K.
Tiffany Hore of Carrsville was the top
female finisher for the extended 5K and
she covered the course in 30:37. Beverly
Breeden was not far behind in 30:53.
Rounding out the top women finishers was
Catherine Ilich of Suffolk.
Coach Steve Sheppard pumped up our
runners for the 1 Mile Run as he wiped
himself clean from his own longer race.
Steve was second overall in the 5.66K
to Tidewater Striders member, Richard
Caylor of Norfolk.
Volunteers
Beverly Breeden
Brian Breeden
Rick Brown
Sharon Brown
New Energy runner Mason Pratt won the
12 & Under Age Group in the 5.66K and
then ran to second place in his age group
in the Mile.
New Energy Runner Betsy Pollard was the
top finisher in the Mile with a 7:01, followed
by Bradley Troyer in 7:14. Mason was 3rd
Overall followed closely by Lauren Hasty.
Cierra Sheppard and Eric Cowell too the
top honors in the 13 and over age group.
Spring Sportsplex 5K
April 20, 2013
Virginia Beach, VA
5K Finishers: 36
Volunteers
Beverly Breeden
Brian Breeden
Rick Brown
Sharon Brown
Dan Edwards
Sue Edwards
Jan Yerkes
With numerous races in April, the turnouts
for some events can be small. Even with
a small field, the winner, Peter Mitchell,
had a speedy 5K finishing in 17:13. On
the women’s side, Strider Asia Sorenson
led the way in 23:02. Complete results are
available at http://www.tidewaterstriders.
com/
College Colors Access
5K – April 21, 2013
Volunteers
Dan Edwards
This event was self-timed;
no results were provided to
the Striders.
Above, Arlene Egan celebrates finishing the
first part of the Challenge at First Flight 5K.
The second half of the challenge is the Flying Pirate Half Marathon. Copyright TriDuo.
com
To the right, Rachel Boyce placed 11th
at the Mile Stat invitational in the 1600m
with a PR of 5:15:21. Congratulations, Rachel. Photo courtesy of proud Dad, Robert
Boyce.
Dona Poole with her little medal from the
Little Rock marathon; Arkansas is Dona’s
27th State in her quest to run a marathon in
all 50 states. Photo courtesy of Dona Poole.
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Seagull Sprint
April 27, 2013 - Virginia Beach, VA
Male 1 Mile Finishers: 87 Female 1 Mile Finishers: 115
Volunteers
Beverly Breeden
Brian Breeden
Rick Brown
Sharon Brown
Angelo Celesia
Sherry Celesia
Dan Edwards
Jan Yerkes
Note: The list was
lost; if your name is
missing contact races@
tidewaterstriders.com
New Energy had a great turnout at the
event; lots of New Energy runners placed
first in their age group. Ben Werve and
Betsy Pollard were the race winners. Ben
finished in 5:36 and Betsy crossed the line
in 6:13.
Above from L-R, Sarah Bartlett completes her first Mile race in 13:08. Holden McCormick
also completes his first race in an impressive 7:06. More PRs to come from both!
Run For Independence
April 27, 2013 - Virginia Beach, VA
Volunteers
Rick Brown
Sharon Brown
Beverly Breeden
PoorBoy Breeden
Jan Yerkes
Virginia Davis
Todd Humphrey
Alexis Hunter
Heather Hasty
Lauren Hasty
Lee Hasty
Christine Leiding
Tom Baldwin
Susan Ashley
Eric Cowell
Sandra Lewis
Nick Scerbo won the 5K in 16:32, followed
by Tommy Holland in 16:52. Third place
went to 15 year old Connor Hancock of
Chesapeake, who ran an 18:20.
For the women, Kristen Lawrence led the
way in 18:08 followed by Georgia Dolloff,
19:06, and Asia Sorenson, 19:58.
Betsy Pollard had the best overall time in
the mile with a 5:53, followed by Lauren
Hasty in 6:15. The top male and third
overall was Bradley Troyer in 6:36. Eric
Cowell had a breakthru run and PR’d to
take second in his age group.
To the right from top to bottom: Ellie Paige
Lynch sprints through the mile, finishing in 8:13. Coach Steve Sheppard runs
and coaches New Energy runners at the
Seagull Sprint at Thoroughgood Elementary. All pictures on this page are courtesy
of Eileen Werve.
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Striders on the Road by Steve Scudder
If you’ve been racing on the road, please let Steve know for running events. E-mail your name, race name, location, date and your results
to [email protected] for running events If the full results are available online, please provide that link so that other Striders might
be identified. This is a great opportunity to let Striders know about other events out of the area. When sending in your results, please
consider including a little write-up about your experience. If you’re a new or recently renewed Strider and we omitted you in the
“Striders on the Road,” it’s probably due to the membership data Steve had available this month. We apologize.
Iris Welsch will be collecting on the road results for multisport events, please e-mail Iris at [email protected] those results.
Marine Crops 17.75K
March 24, 2013 - Quantico, Va.
Roy Blakeburn
1:33:58
Ryan Carroll
59:56 (1 O/A)
Charla Diggs
1:57:42
Nicholas Diggs
1:56:10
Jeffrey Green
1:37:30
Michael Kottmer
1:33:58
Michael Krechel
1:58:13
Bethany Sanchez 1:49:52
Margaret Seymour 1:49:58
http://www.marinemarathon.com/
MCM_Event_Series/17_75K.htm
Terrapin Mountain 50K
March 23, 2013 - Sedalia, Va.
Scott Carlson
6:04:12
Stacin Martin
5:45:20
John Price
7:46:54
http:// www.eco-xsports.com/events/
terrapin/
Miller Lite Charlottesville
Marathon & Whole Foods Half
Marathon
April 6, 2013 - Charlottesville, Va.
Megan Dister
2:00:50
http://www.charlottesvillemarathon.
com
Ohio River Road Runners Club
Half Marathon
April 7, 2013 - Dayton, Ohio
Les Gibson
1:48:37
http://orrrc.org/index.php/orrrc-events
Run for the Animals Half
Marathon & 10K
April 7, 2013 - Onancock, Va.
Half Marathon
Roy Blackburn
Betty Brothers
Scott Carlson
John Carroll
David Evans
Tony Heimer
Jennifer Jeffers
Tom Murphy
Ernie Murray
Tommy Neeson
Jean Phelan
Bethany Sanchez
Steve Scudder
Susan Snead
Debra Sommer
Mel Williams
10K
Rhoda Carroll
Elaine Jeffers
Jim Lyons
1:57:23
1:53:52 (1 O/A)
1:38:27 (2 A/G)
2:00:39 (2 A/G)
2:21:31 (3 A/G)
1:46:40 (2 A/G)
2:08:59 (2 A/G)
1:37:15 (1 A/G)
1:47:29 (3 A/G)
1:25:43 (1 O/A)
2:00:30 (2 A/G)
1:59:58 (1 A/G)
2:41:42
1:57:25 (1 A/G)
2:12:45 (1 A/G)
2:42:49 (1 A/G)
1:14:58
1:21:00
1:28:50
Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K
April 13, 2013 - Richmond, Va.
Charla Diggs
0:56:32
Nicholas Diggs
0:50:03
Norman Everett
1:01:35
Scott Haidar
1:02:26
Fesshaye Haile
1:08:36
Margaret Halley
1:15:23
James Halley
1:16:30
William Lloyd
1:42:34
George Luce
1:39:39
Tanya Mcinerney 1:01:48
Michael Nicolaides 0:59:39
Cathleen Rea
0:56:09
Kathryn Stern
1:09:41
Christina Sumner 0:41:34
Lindsay Trasko
0:55:31
http://www.sportsbackers.org/events/
monument-avenue-10k
Cherry Blossom 10-Miler
April 14, 2013 - Washington, D.C.
Sheila Bowen
1:45:26
Stephanie Jones
1:20:59
Kimberly Smith
2:14:47
Ron Zaperach
1:47:26
http://trackshack.com/cherryblossom/
view_results.php
First Flight 5K
April 13, 2013
Kitty Hawk – Nags Head, N.C.
Tommy Neeson
Larry Lowton
Denise Singleton
18:10 1 Master
26:44*
29:13
Striders, many with hardware, gather after the awards ceremony at Run for the Animals in Onancock, VA on the Eastern Shore.
Scott Carlson, Mel Willliams, Dick Brothers, Deb Sommer, Sharon Brown, Tom Murphy (in back), Bethany Sanchez (in front), Jean
Phelan, Susan Snead, Betty Brothers, Roy Blakeburn, UNK4, Elaine Jeffers, Jennifer Jeffers, UNK5, Tommy Neeson, UNK6, Jim Lyons
Photo by Sonya Yanas Zeiner
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Bruce Bradley
33:31
Arlene Egan
28:29*
Jayda DuBeck
36:20
Tommy Egan
28:21 1st AG
Nicole DuBeck
36:25
Joe Polinski
27:47* 1st AG
* Striders that completed the Double
Dare Challenge which consisted of
the First Flight 5K on Saturday and the
Flying Pirate Half Marathon on Sunday.
The First Flight 5K’s course included a
run to the top of the Wright Memorial
Monument!
Joe Polinski exited the 70-74 Age group
with a bang as he won his age group in
both the 5K and Half Marathon!
http://www.flyingpiratehalfmarathon.
com/
Flying Pirate Half Marathon
April 14, 2013
Kitty Hawk – Nags Head, N.C.
Carole Bachman
2:19:48
Gene Bachman
2:19:49
Roy Blakeburn
1:54:58
William Bostelman 2:05:33
Robert Boyce
2:18:41
Bruce Bradley
2:46:42
Donna Brickhouse 2:45:10
Paul Brumund
1:51:57
Cindy Cajulis
2:34:51
Jami Callahan-Brill 1:58:29
John Carroll
2:07:02
Angelo Celesia
1:48:47 (3 A/G)
Sherry Celesia
2:27:59
Michele Conner
2:44:53
Darlene Crick
2:56:05
Bob Curtin
3:17:16
Arlene Egan
2:11:36
Stuart Ferguson
3:24:28
Linda Fox
2:14:00
Peter Gerlach
1:50:58
Dwayne Gibboney 1:53:59
Paul Hoffman
2:13:24
Dean Howard
2:04:04
Elaine Jeffers
3:21:26
Jennifer Jeffers
2:10:27
Diana Junco
2:43:28
Shannon Kiefhaber 2:06:23
Michael Kottmer
2:13:00
Jeanne Kruger-Williams 2:09:20 1A/G
Linda Long
2:01:13
Larry Lowton
2:03:45
Erifili Marsolais
2:30:55
Brittany Mertz
2:43:25
Michael Mitchell
1:39:15
Dawn Murray
2:57:15
Dan Neuland
2:08:51
Jean Phelan
2:05:00
Joseph Polinski
2:18:43 1 ( A/G)
Dona Poole
2:26:26
Carolyn Richard
2:05:24
Hobie Ritzel
1:59:51
Bethany Sanchez 2:04:41
Denise Singleton 2:22:52
Heidi Sleasman
2:21:28
Susan Snead
2:02:02 (3 A/G)
William Solares
1:56:06
Robert Stern
2:04:57
Rob Wasinger
1:47:28
Iris Welsch
2:53:05
http://www.flyingpiratehalfmarathon.
com/
Boston Marathon
April 15, 2013 - Boston, Mass.
Based on results posted 9:00 p.m.
on 15 April
James Cheshire
3:57:01
Jim Duffy
3:53:52
Meghan Gebke
3:05:15
Clint Gebke
2:48:19
Liam Grieser
3:54:48
Kelsey Hearn
3:22:57
Thomas Hicks
3:14:03
Trish Jones
3:52:06
David Phillips
3:34:44
Vincent Ortiz
3:20:18
William Tallent
3:10:58
Chad Wilkins
3:05:59
Sam Wittenberg
3:53:52
The runners above are the ones
that finished prior to the Finish Line
explosions. Many other Striders were
still on the course but none were injured
by either explosion.
http://www.baa.org/races/bostonmarathon.aspx
Allen Lester, Bee McLeod, & Ada Lester
pose before heading to their separate corrals. Photo by Goody Tyler
towering Wasatch Mountains, passes
by cozy neighborhoods and elegant
estates, and winds through Salt Lake’s
legendary wide streets, finishing in
beautiful Liberty Park! Shuttles provide
transportation from Liberty Park to
TRAX after the race.”
Run for the Parks
April 21, 2013
Central Park - New York City, NY
Foot Levelers Inc. Blue Ridge
Half Marathon
Bee McLeod 35:09
Allen Lester
36:03
Ada Lester
38:46
Goody Tyler
44:07
A Run for the Parks turned into a Run
for Boston event. Many runners sported
“I run for Boston shirts” and back bibs
that said “I run for Boston”; we did see
one special comment on a runner;s
back - she proudly announced this is
“My First Race” - special kudos to her!
The race website did say there were
probably more Red Sox caps in Central
Park at one time than ever before.
nyrr.org
Luis Avila
2:24:23
http://www.blueridgemarathon.com
Kentucky Derby Festival
Marathon
April 20, 2013 - Roanoke, Va.
Salt Lake City Marathon
April 20, 2013 - Salt Lake City, Utah
Fesshaye Haile 4:46:46
http://www.saltlakecitymarathon.com
From the race website: “Runners of
all ages and ability levels will enjoy
crisp, cool running weather in April,
in a setting that surrounds them with
snow-capped peaks contrasting with
spring blossoms, all along a flat and
slightly downhill course. The marathon
and half marathon start at the Olympic
Legacy Bridge at the University of
Utah, the site of the 2002 Winter
Olympic Athlete Village. The gentle
course then skirts the base of the
25
April 27, 2013 - Louisville, Ky.
Jeff Brillhart
4:10:38
Bryan Davis
5:46:16
http://www.derbyfestivalmarathon.com
Prostate Cancer Half Marathon
April 27, 2013 - Memphis, Tenn.
Bob Bruner
1:32:42 (1 A/G)
https://zeroprostatecancerrun.
racesonline.com/
St. Jude Country Music Half
Marathon
Nashville, Tenn. - April 27, 2013
Douglas Kirk
1:53:06
Karen Nilan
1:34:36
http://nashville.competitor.com
The History of the Tidewater
Striders
On the Road Contest
We were off to a good start with pictures for the ‘Striders on the
Road’ column. Send us your best shot that showcases the event or
locale of your out of town event.
Not quite done yet! 2011 was left out of last month’s final section.
It is included in the final pages of this Rundown.
Not sure what the prize will be but send pictures anyway to share
your adventures. At the end of the year, we’ll pick a winner!
Corrections to The History of
The Tidewater Striders 19722012
MS Grand Prix News
Scoring through the first two events is complete! Curent Standings
are available on the Grand Prix page on thet Strider website.
Everyone is counted in 2013! You do not have to register in
advance for the MS Grand Prix. If you are a Strider and race,
you’ll be scored.
As with the writing of any historical account, including the recent
publication of The History of the Tidewater Striders 1972-2012,
errors will be made. Additionally, the accomplishments of some
individuals or the occurrence of some significant events may
have been overlooked. The authors of this historical account, all
volunteers, recognize these facts and thus seek your input to correct
any errors and incorporate mention of significant accomplishments
or events as warranted.
A proposal is being discussed on bonus points for competing
at Breezy Point, the only Striders Triathlon, and Jamestown
International, where the Striders are trying to win the MidAtlantic
Club Championship. Get registered for these events now. Please
make sure you are registered as a Tidewater Strider
For any scoring questions, please contact Ada Lester, ada@
TriDuo.com
If you detect any errors or want to suggest individuals or events
that may have been overlooked, please contact the author of that
chapter and copy the other two authors. We will certainly correct
any errors that have been made and will give serious consideration
to incorporating new material.
Respectfully yours,
Rockin’ Marathon Relay Virginia Beach
Randy Cook ([email protected])
Dave Harrah ([email protected])
Mel Williams ([email protected])
March 24, 2013
another poem from the Club’s Poet Laureate, Sunny Fox
GRAND MASTER CHAMPIONS—Yippee Kay Aye YEA!
Corrections to the history printed in January 2013.
A great “Rockin’ Relay Marathon” today.
• In the 2002 History, the Grand Prix Winner for Female, 40-44
year age group was Jennifer Jeffers (35) vice Christine McCain.
We ALL did our part for a FAST 42K!
RAIN, SLEET and COLD and we still came to “PLAY” !
Our combined ages of 220 years YOUNG!
The rain and sleet came down but we still finished STRONG!
Today was all out SPEED – NOT a Sunday morning jog.
I’m happy to say I’ve got #327 in the log!
(A BIG THANKS to “Coach Bill” for keeping stats and our
rotations straight)
• The 1999 History Board of Directors was printed in error.
The correct Board of Directors for 1999 included:
President
Ray Ochs
Vice President
Bee Andrews
Secretary
BJ Samuel
Treasurer
Dan Edwards
Other Board Members:
Tom Bashara
Chris Catoe
Deanie Eldridge
Mike Hillinch
Pearl Ibarra
Rob Levinsky
Barb Mathewson
Mel Williams
• The 1999 Grand Prix Awards were not listed in the Rundowns
for that year so are not listed in the History.
• The 2001 Elizabeth River Run was reported in March and was
actually run in May.
• The 2000 Grand Prix Awards listed Larry Omerod as the
Men’s Master Winner when in fact it was Rob Levinsky.
Lynn Airaghi, Virginia Davis, Linda (Sunny) Fox, and Pam Price
cross the line together as they finish up the Marathon Relay. Photo
by Bill Fox.
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2011
by Dave Harrah
Introduction
The Striders experienced a hugely successful year in all
areas of operations. In a time when the economy had affected the entire nation, people were running, walking,
biking and, generally speaking, turning to exercise in a
big way. There was an increase in YMCA memberships
in the country. Attendance at major league sporting events
surpassed the previous year’s turnout. The number of
road races, trail runs and triathlons - for all levels of runners, walkers and multi-sport competitors - had increased,
and folks were “doing their thing.” It was exciting to see
major races such as the Boston, New York and Chicago
marathons with an abundance of entrants. It was equally
impressive to see our local races doing very well. Almost
all of our events displayed an upward trend in participants
and during most weekends the Striders were supporting
one or more races throughout Hampton Roads with rental
equipment and personnel. We continued to be blessed with
exceptional volunteer support for most club events. A new
van had been approved for purchase, as well as four new
time machines, and a newly designed Striders race singlet
was debuted. Membership was up (it peaked in August at
1,647) and was enjoying sporadic growth. The club was
financially solvent (over $300K at year’s end) and good
times were the order of the day.
Dave Harrah (also Publicity/Public Relations and
Merchandise)
Lori Sherwood (also Walking Grand Prix)
Deb Sommer (also Awards)
Bob Brunner (also Running Grand Prix and Part Season Membership)
Ryan Conrad
Steve Patterson
Cathi Reade (Board position and Part Season Membership)
Other Chair Positions:
Mel Williams – Advisory, Constitution and Bylaws
Bethany Sanchez – Audit
Chris Catoe – Community Service
Curt Aasen – Elections
Mike Mitchell – Triathlon Grand Prix
Angelo Celesia – Youth (New Energy Leading Coach)
Joan Gustafson – Nominations
Ada Lester – Photography
Nick May – Programs
Club Operations
The following Tidewater Striders were officially appointed at the January Board of Director’s meeting:
Jean Phelan – President (also Banquet)
Rich Hildreth – Vice President (also Adopt-A-Highway and Volunteer)
Sharon Rodier – Secretary (also Awards and Triathlon)
Dan Edwards – Treasurer (also Budget, Scholarship
and Youth Programs)
The Service Directory of The Rundown listed the following additional Board members:
Amiele Barakey
Cindy Williams and Heidi Sleasman – Walking
Tommy Neeson – Web Site
Steve Speirs – Web Site Manager
At the January Board of Director’s meeting, Mel Williams
commented that the Board needed to discuss the “Strider
of the Decade” award. This award had been given out in
previous decades, but not since the early 2000’s. Sharon
Rodier (Board secretary) reviewed the Awards Policy and
Procedures and could not find reference to this award.
After much discussion, the Board decided that the award
would not be presented. With the advent of the Striders
Hall of Fame, the Board felt that the decade award was no
longer needed.
Freedom Marathon, Inc. (FMI), a non-profit organization
whose mission is to raise awareness and support the needs
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The first class of the Striders Hall of Fame were inducted at the Annual Banquet on February 26, 2011. From left to
right are Dan Edwards, Bee McLeod, Dave McDonald, Charlie George, Mel Williams, Sharon Brown, Rick Brown
and Randy Cook. Missing are Cokey Daman, Jerry Bocrie and Ray Ochs. Photo courtesy of TriDuo.com
of military veterans and their families through running
events, announced the dates of November 11-13, 2011
for the Inaugural Exposition, Half Marathon, relays and
family runs. The City of Norfolk would co-sponsor the
event and the partnership that was established agreed to
a five year (through 2015) venture. The Tidewater Striders would provide support in the form of advisors/chair
positions to the FMI staff leadership. The advisors were
comprised of Board Members Dan Edwards (finish line)
and Dave Harrah (local public relations and awards), and
Strider member Susan Snead (corporate advertising and
sign ups). Dave Harrah would act as “the go-between liaison” passing critical information from the FMI staff to
the Striders, and vice versa, for many planning issues. Additionally, logistics support would be provided by other
members of the club to include critical water stop planning
(Bee and Goody Tyler), assistance at the race exposition
and articles and notes in The Rundown. The Striders entered and won the team organizational competition, which
is covered in the Running section of this history.
In May, the RRCA National Convention was held in Fredericksburg, Virginia with over 300 attendees. Strider members in attendance were Club President, Jean Phelan, and
Board of Directors, Deb Sommer and Dan Edwards; and
members Sam Wittenberg, Mel Williams, and Bee and
Goody Tyler.
At the Strider picnic, in August, the general membership
voted on a motion previously passed by the Board of Directors to commence “electronic voting” for the Board of
Directors’ elections. The Board’s decision to change the
bylaws to switch to electronic voting proved to be a huge
success. With over 800 people voting, this was, by far,
twice the number of voters from previous elections. Making this happen was mainly a result of two key Striders:
Dan Edwards for implementation and Steve Speirs for online support.
In the November Rundown, President Jean Phelan reported
that “The club has lost four races, two of which are large
events (CHKD & Santa Shuffle). These events want Dchip timing (disposable chips, and start and finish times).
With the loss of Santa Shuffle as a Strider event we need to
let our Grand Prix participants know that it is not an option
to earn volunteer points at this race for 2011.”
It was announced in the December Rundown that “The
Tidewater Striders are excited to announce that the Striders Board of Directors has authorized the club to assume
production of the Breezy Point Triathlon. This action will
enable the Striders to support the large multi-sport membership in the club. The 2012 sprint distance event is confirmed at Naval Station Norfolk for Sunday, June 3rd.
Betty Virok, who stepped down as Race Director after 20
years, will remain available as a consultant to the event.
Brian Sagedy will become the Race Director.”
Newsletter
The Rundown continued to impress its many readers with,
typically, forty plus pages chock full of everything dealing
with “striderism,” be it running, walking, multi-sport, nutrition, recipes, club stories and so much more. The editor,
Ada Lester, continued to be the principal “put it together”
subject matter expert and, as in previous years, provided
the best in composition and photography support.
The “Athlete’s Kitchen” (copyright Nancy Clark) was a
popular read with articles such as news from the American Dietetic Association; supermarket shopping (decisions and dilemmas); diarrhea (a stinky topic); when food
has too much power over you; carbs, protein, and performance; food cravings and sugar addictions; 2011 sports
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nutrition news; why weight loss is so hard; and gluten-free
sports diets.
The “Recipe Corner,” written by Sheila Bailey, RD-Nutritionist, provided some tasty recommendations in the form
of “Seashore’s Healthy Mashed Potatoes,” “Julia’s Veggie
Quiche Cups,” “refried beans,” and much more.
The “Strider Profile” gave us some insight about active
club members. Marie Price (a member since 2008 and a
Grand Prix winner) was featured in February. Todd and
April Eveland (also members since 2008 and each a Grand
Prix winner) were honored in May. Dan Neuland (Triathlete) was featured in August, Carla Serex (Triathlete and
distance runner) in September, and Jack Moriarty (Master runner) in October. Sam Wittenberg, a local physician,
was spotlighted in November and Jon Leiding (Grand Prix
winner) in December.
A fantastic full-page article was featured in the August
issue addressing “Rules of the Road: Race Etiquette for
Runners” by Miss Road Manners, Freddi Carlip, former
RRCA President. The article talked about lining up at a
road race starting line, acceptable “manners” while on the
course and approaching the finish line. A good read!
Running
The 2011 Running Grand Prix Series consisted of the following races:
• Tuneup Series 20K
• Tuneup Series 30K
• Shamrock Marathon
Amanda Scott, a former New Energy runner, returned to
Virginia Beach from Boulder, CO to take 7th overall in
the 2011 Shamrock Half Marathon.
Photo courtesy of Brenda Barrera
• On January 15th, 141 brave souls raced in the Frosty
5K at Mount Trashmore. August Sander won the men’s
title in 17:24.
• Suffolk YMCA 5K
• Elizabeth River Run 10K
• With typical February cold weather, Ryan Carroll captured the men’s title and Renee High again dominated
to capture the ladies’ title at the Virginia is for Lovers 14K. It should be noted that Renee has won every
Virginia For Lovers 14K since its inception. Close to
2,700 brave souls battled the freezing temperatures.
• CHKD 8K
• Memorial Scholarship 5K
• Strider Mile
• Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon
• Neptune Festival 8K
• The Wounded Warrior 5K, on March 26th, saw Colin
Winchester lead the men in 16:53 and Katie Bishop as
top female in 19:46.
• Turkey Trot 10K
• Santa Shuffle 5K
In formulating this history, the writer choose not to list
every road race in the Hampton Roads area in which the
Striders had some dealing; that is, either in support or running. The writer did, however, list some of the more popular races and the associated results.
• The season started out with a cold (literally) Distance
Series 10K/20K at Seashore State Park. In the 20K for
the “Marathon Series” (first race of the Striders running
Grand Prix), Ryan Carroll established the GP lead with
a fast win. On the women’s side, Renee High captured
the ladies title.
• On May 23rd, Ryan Carroll continued his area domination with a 16:17 in the Independence Middle School
5K. Pam Lovett placed 1st also in 19:52.
• At the Thoroughgood 1 Mile, on May 1st, Ryan Carroll
turned up the heat with a fast 4:39 to take top male and
Diana Chalmers (New Energy Youth) took top female
in 5:44.
• Also in May, the St. John The Apostle Stingray 5K saw
Jason Myles run a fast 16:32 and Pam Lovett with a
19:22.
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• The 7th Annual Jewish Family Services 5K was held on
May 8. Patrick Early won the men’s title in 19:07 and
Megan Winstead took top female in 21:07.
• The Elizabeth River Run 10K (GP) in Portsmouth, on
May 28th, saw Ryan Carroll continue his hot running
streak with a winning time of 32:55 and Mollie Turner
finish as top female in 40:37. The Tidewater Striders
won the ERR Team Challenge over a combined team
representing the Colonial Road Runners and the Peninsula Track Club.
• At the Eggleston OK5K, on June 11th, Tommy Holland
took the men’s title in 16:05 and Inessa Corney was the
top female in 19:50.
• On June 18th, Caleb Doan ran a very nice 26:39 at the
Run For The Children 8K, in Norfolk, with Nicole
Dewey completing it in 33:16.
• One of the newer races on the circuit, the Children’s
Miracle Network 5K, on July 9th, had Curtis Hanle
place first for men in 17:36 and Elizabeth Campos take
first for females in 22:09.
• The Allen Stone 5K (named after a fallen Navy Seal),
on July 16th, had Ryan Carroll continue blazing a path
in 15:30 on the cement boardwalk with Janice Dockiewitz winning also in 19:00.
• The Memorial Scholarship 5K (GP), on July 16th, at the
Norfolk Botanical Garden resulted in Jacob Secor taking the men’s crown in 15:38 and Octavia Rinehardt
taking the ladies crown in 17:37.
ing to dominate in the open mile was Ryan Carroll in a
blistering 4:35 and Sika Hency in a fast 5:56.
• The Neptune 8K (GP), on October 1st, saw an out-oftown runner, Gregory Mariano from Arlington, Virginia, finish 1st in 27:17 and our own Olympic Trials
runner, Renee High, top the female field in 29:24.
• The All American Beach Ford 5K, on October 8th, held
no surprises with Ryan Carroll topping the men’s field
in 15:36 and Stephanie Smith-Olansen topping the ladies in 19:02.
• The Tidewater Striders captured the Organization Cup
at the Freedom Half Marathon run on November 13th,
in downtown Norfolk. Sporting the new Strider race
singlets, Dave McDonald, Jon Leiding, Mike Kottmer,
and Bob Brunner won top honors and “brought home
the bacon.” Also competing were Jami Brill, Elizabeth
Campos and Nancy Delaney.
• The annual Turkey Trot 10K (GP), a Thanksgiving
favorite on November 25th, had Michael Bailey finish
tops in men in 32:25 and Renee High as top female in
37:04.
• The Jingle Bell 5K, on December 3rd, saw Billy Vhory
finishing in 17:12 to take top male and Nicole Dewey
finishing in 18:34 to take top female.
• The Seashore Nature Trail 50K, in its second year of
existence at Seashore State Park, saw Billy Edwards
from Boulder, Colorado take first in a time of 3:39 and
Anne Spillane take first in 3:55.
• The Strider Mile (GP), at Virginia Beach’s Tallwood
High School, on August 6th, had no surprises. Continu-
From L-R: Caleb Doan finishes first overall at the 2011 RunWalk for the Kids. Caleb was a 2011 TS Scholarship receipient. Pete Gibson takes a final look back to make sure he had enough distance on Tommy Neeson and Steve Speirs.
Pete won the 55-59 AG while Tommy and Steve took 1-2 in the 40-44 AG. CHKD Photos courtesy of TriDuo.com.
Rebecca competing at the 10k Race Walk World Masters Athletics Championships. Photo by Lauri Domotor Berger
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• Swamp Stomp Half Marathon
Some results from Striders participating in out of area
races include the:
• Elizabeth River Run 10K
• Antarctica Marathon, King George Island – Michele
Smith-Harden in 5:09 (1st in age group).
• Allen Stone 5K
• Memorial Scholarship 5K
• Boston Marathon – Steve Speirs in 2:45, William Chorey in 2:46.
• Operation Homefront 5K
• San Francisco Half Marathon – Jean Phalen in 2:14
• Striders 1500M Racewalk
• Wineglass Marathon (New York) – David Phillips in
3:31
• All Access 5K
• Neptune Festival 8K
• Divas Half Marathon (Long Island NY) – Elaine Jeffers in 3:10, Jennifer Jeffers in 2:14 and Iris Welsch in
3:10
• Sunset Six
• ODU Accounting 5K
• Suffolk 10 Miler
• Army 10 Miler – Aspen Foster in 1:08
• Race For Breath 5K
• Under Armour Baltimore Marathon – Michele SmithHarden in 4:07
• One Hour Postal Racewalk
• Turkey Trot 10K
• Under Armour Baltimore Half Marathon – Bill Price
in 1:49
• Marine Corps Marathon – Bob Brunner in 3:47, Mike
Kottmer in 4:59, Christine Leiding in 4:13, Jon Leiding
in 3:12, Duane Lougee in 4:05 (1st in age group), Tommy Neeson in 3:18, Robert Rantanen in 3:59, Steve
Speirs in 2:53, Justin Turner in 2:39 and Mel Williams
(continuing his legacy of having run every Marine
Corps Marathon) in 4:24
• ING New York City Marathon – Tommy Neeson in
3:42, and Robert Stern in 3:41
• Richmond Suntrust Marathon – Betty Brothers in 4:28
(3rd in age group)
Walking
There was a new rule for 2011. For this particular year,
those interested in being a part of the “Tidewater Striders Walking and Participation Grand Prix” had to declare
their intentions to participate to the Walking Committee
Co-Chair, Steve Durant, before doing their first Walking
Grand Prix (WGP) race. All walkers would still compete
in a minimum of six events and judge a minimum of three
Grand Prix races to be eligible for awards. Failure to declare would result in no points being awarded.
As the year began, many of the Tidewater Strider Walkers set their sights on competing in several of the 21 local races that made up the 2011 Walking Grand Prix race
series. Throughout the year, many of the walkers would
compete in other local and national races in addition to the
Grand Prix.
The 2011 Walkers Grand Prix included:
• Hair of The Dog 5K
• Distance Series 10K, 20K, 25K and 30K
• Suffolk YMCA 5K
• Wachapreague 7.7 Mile
Teams which competed during the year included:
• Half Marathon Women (Team A): Linda Janssen, Rebecca Garson and Debra Hovatter
• Half Marathon Women (Team B): Judy Paschall, Cindy
Williams and Kathy Nash
• Marathon/50K: Lori Sherwood, Pat Thomas and Tom
Gerhardt
• Tidewater Striders Men Team: William Lipford, Steve
Durant and Bill Spruill
The following highlights are not all inclusive of the Walkers’ great accomplishments, but are provided to give the
reader an idea of how well this dynamic group performed:
• On Sunday, February 13th, Tidewater Strider Steve Shapiro completed the Birmingham, Alabama Mercedes
Marathon in a time of 5:35:10. His successful completion of the race made him eligible for membership
in the “Marathon Maniacs Club.” This national club
accepts individuals who have successfully completed
three marathons or races of greater distances, within a
90 day period. Steve completed the Outer Banks Marathon and the Seashore Nature Trail 50K (December
2010) and the Birmingham Marathon within the allotted time period.
• Lori Sherwood completed the Bataan Memorial Death
March Marathon, at White Sands Missile Range, New
Mexico, to claim her 26th state marathon and completing her quest for membership in the 50 States Marathon
Club. On August 21st, she would complete her 27th, at
the Leading Ladies Marathon in South Dakota.
• At the Dismal Swamp Stomp (WGP), on April 16th,
Linda Janssen took top female in 2:29:47 and Tom Gerhardt took top male in 2:17:15.
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tember 10, Hartley Dewey and Steve Durant were the cohosts for a Seaman-Salvage Race Walking Clinic of Excellence. Ten other Striders attended the clinic and a total
of 22 racewalkers ranging in age from pre-teen to 77, and
hailing from Virginia, Pennsylvania and North Carolina,
attended.
The Walking Grand Prix award winners are listed in the
Awards section of this history.
Multi-Sport
For the 2011 Multi-Sport Series, each Strider member
needed to complete three of the Multi-Sport Grand Prix
events in order to be eligible for an award at the Awards
Banquet (held in early 2012). This was a new change in
the procedures and would allow the coordinator to concentrate on those individuals planning on participating in
at least three of the events.
The 2011 Multi-Sport Grand Prix schedule events were
the:
• Virginia Duathlon (Surrey)
• Smithfield Triathlon (Smithfield)
• Kinetic Half (Spotsylvania)
• Kinetic Sprint (Spotsylvania)
• Breezy Point Triathlon (Norfolk)
Carole Bachman in her first triathlon ever at Smithfield
Sprint. Photo courtesy of TriDuo.com
• Old Point Triathlon (Hampton)
• Colonial Beach Sprint Triathlon (Colonial Beach)
• During May, Tidewater Strider Walkers competed in
the 2011 Virginia Senior Games in Richmond. For
this particular competition, “senior” was considered
50 years of age and older. In the 5K racewalk, Linda
Janssen placed 1st in women 50-54 years of age with a
fast 34:59. Steve Durant took 1st in male 70-74 with a
blistering 36:18. In the 1500 Meter racewalk, Tom Gerhardt took 1st in the male 44-59 age group with a 9:46,
Steve Durant took 1st in the male 70-74 age group with
a 10:13 and Buddy Levitin took the 1st place title in the
male 75-79 in 12:06.
• During the summer, Heidi Sleasman replaced Cindy
Williams on the Walking Committee and as editor of
the bi-weekly emailed “Walkers Bullet News”.
• Tidewater Strider Walker Rebecca Garson represented
the USA in the women’s 45-49 age group in both the
10K and 20K racewalk events at the 2011 World Masters Athletics Championships held in Sacramento, California, from July 6-17. She was the third USA finisher
in both events. This placed her on the USA Team which
won the Gold Medal in both events. Her 10K time was
1:05 and her 20K time was 2:16.
It is quite evident that over the past decade, the walkers
had achieved their rightful recognition. Participation and
the number of events had tripled. During the week of Sep-
• Colonial Beach International Triathlon (Colonial
Beach)
• Allen Stone Run-Swim-Run (Virginia Beach)
• Patriot’s Half (Williamsburg)
• Outer Banks Half Ironman (Manteo NC)
• Outer Banks Sprint and Olympic Triathlon (Manteo
NC)
• Patriot’s Sprint (Williamsburg)
• Sandman Triathlon (Virginia Beach)
Winning times for these events are not represented here,
but award winners for the Grand Prix Series are listed in
the Awards section of this history. Of special note, Carole
Bachman finished her very 1st triathlon (Smithfield Sprint
Tri) at age 52 during 2011. That is impressive!
Youth
New Energy continued to be the youth focal point, with
training sites running (literally) in Norfolk, Virginia Beach
and Suffolk. It was not uncommon to see the classic blue
New Energy singlet at almost all Tidewater Strider events.
Under the leadership of Angelo Celesia and his wife, Sherry, New Energy enjoyed another year of greatness. As of
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the male crown and Amy Chalmers ran a nice 6:32 for
top female honors.
March 21st, 138 youth runners had signed up between the
sites.
During the month of May, five of the “distance runners”
in New Energy qualified for the 800 and 1600 Meter races
at the Virginia Beach Middle School City Championships
with some nice results. For the girls, 7th grader Diana
Chalmers won the 1600 with a 5:34. Right behind her was
her 6th grade sister, Amy, at a nice 5:35. On the boy’s side,
7th grader Travis Redmond ran a PR 5:19 for a respectable
6th place in a very fast race.
The 2011 Youth Grand Prix series consisted of:
• Pembroke Meadows Elementary 1 Mile
• Christopher Farms Elementary 1 Mile
• Suffolk YMCA 1 Mile
• Independence Middle School 1 Mile
• St. John The Apostle Catholic School 1 Mile
• Eggleston Services 1 Mile
Diana Chalmers received a top eight finish at the AAU
Nationals, in July, at New Orleans. Her placement was in
the 3000 Meter event. Amy Chalmers ran an impressive
9th in the 3000.
• The Strider Mile
• Larchmont Elementary Rat Race 1 Mile
• All American Beach Ford 1 Mile
New Energy runner Thomas Amabile turned in an All
South Team (top 25) performance at the Footlocker South
Cross Country Championships.
• Alanton Elementary School 1 Mile
• Turkey Trot 1 Mile
Not all Youth Grand Prix races (YGP) were covered in The
Rundown; however, the following is provided on some of
the key events for 2011:
• The first New Energy race of the season, at Pembroke
Meadows 1 Mile (YGP), was an awesome start to the
season. Thirteen-year-old Thomas Amabile finished 2nd
overall in an outstanding 5:35, behind the adult winner.
On the girls’ side, it was a clean sweep for New Energy
with Diana Chalmers clocking a sub-6 at 5:54. Second
and 3rd place also went to Striders youth runners Madeline Woods and Amy Chalmers.
• At the Christopher Farms 1.5 Mile (YGP) race, on
April 10th, Travis Redmond ran a great 8:36 and Diana
Chalmers ran an impressive 8:51.
• In March, New Energy was at the Shamrock weekend
in force with some great performances by our youth. In
the 1 Mile race, Madeline Woods placed 1st overall girl
and in the 8K race, sisters Amy and Diana Chalmers
both placed 1st in their age group and amongst the top
25 female finishers.
• The Suffolk YMCA 1 Mile (YGP), on April 23rd, saw
Joseph Ramsawh run a 6:11 to take the male title and
Diana Chalmers continue her road race domination
with an excellent 6:23 for top female honors.
• At the Independence 1 Mile (YGP), Travis Redmond
impressed with a 5:32 for the male youth crown and
Madison Keough topped the female field in 6:08.
• The Thoroughgood 1 Mile had some great New Energy
times, with Joseph Ramsawh running a nice 5:28. Diana Chalmers again took top female with a 5:44 and her
sister, Amy, ran a 5:56.
• At the St. John The Apostle Catholic School 1 Mile
(YGP) run, Hunter Quigley ran an outstanding 5:58 for
In the December Rundown, lead New Energy coach Angelo Celesia announced the award of an RRCA Grant to
the club. “On behalf of the RRCA, congratulations on being selected to receive a Kids Run the Nation grant! We
(RRCA) received 64 applications this year, and while every program was deserving of a grant, we felt your program was one of the ones that best matched the criteria set
for by the Kids Run the Nation guidelines. William Dyson,
Program Coordinator, Road Runners Club of America.”
Awards
The annual awards banquet (for the 2010 award season)
was held on February 26th, at the Fort Story Cape Henry
Beach Club. Regrettably, it would be the last one held at
this location. The awards for 2011 would be held at the
Norfolk Yacht Club in early 2012. The evening’s headline ceremony was the induction of the very first class of
the Tidewater Striders Hall of Fame. Inducted were 11
“legends” in the club, all well-known (some, even nationally) for their individual acts of athletic performances and
achievements. The recipients of this prestigious honor
included Dan Edwards, Bee McLeod, Dave McDonald,
Charlie George, Mel Williams, Rick and Sharon Brown,
Randy Cook, Cokey Daman, Jerry Bocrie and Ray Ochs.
Their contributions can be found in the March 2011 edition of The Rundown.
As if one Hall of Fame award was not enough, Bee
McLeod, past President of the Striders was inducted five
weeks later (April 2nd) as a member of the 13th Annual
Hall of Fame for Notre Dame High School, in New Jersey.
She was one of nine Notre Dame Graduates and one faculty member recognized for contributions to their respective
professions, communities, schools and churches. The ceremony was conducted in Princeton Junction, New Jersey.
The following awards were presented for 2011:
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Race Director of the Year – Dan Edwards
Community Service Volunteer Gold Award – Dave
Harrah
Race Volunteer of the Year Gold Award – Don Greene
Outstanding Male Performance of the Year – Steve
Patterson
Outstanding Female Performance of the Year – Barb
Mathewson
Club Appreciation Awards for time and service –
Elaine and Jennifer Jeffers, Steve Scudder, Stacin
Martin and Bob Brunner
Distinguished Service Award – Mel Williams
Presidential Awards – Evie Foster and John Price
Outstanding Female Cross Country – Nicole Park
(Ocean Lakes)
Outstanding Male Cross Country – Matthew Schwartzer (Princess Anne)
Completed all Running Grand Prix races – Christine
and Jon Leiding
Grand Prix Running Awards (with points):
Open Male
Pete Gibson (192)
On February 28, 2011, Michele Smith Harden at the start
of the Antarctica Marathon en route to her goal of running a marathon on every continent. She was awarded
the Outstanding Female Performance of 2010 for completing her goal of running a marathon in every state.
Photo courtesy of Michele Smith-Harden
Open Female
Elizabeth Campos (184)
Male 70 & above
Chris Catoe (212)
Master Male
Jon Leiding (196)
Female 25-29
April Eveland (170)
Master Female
Michele Smith-Harden (194)
Female 30-34
Rhoda Carroll (157)
Male 20-24
Mike Mitchell (120)
Female 35-39
Wendy Rafferty (195)
Male 30-34
Joseph McGraw (120)
Female 40-44
Jami Callahan-Brill (150)
Male 35-39
Thomas Bell (162)
Female 45-49
Beverly Breeden (145)
Male 40-44
Kevin Rafferty (140)
Female 50-54
Carole Bachman (172)
Male 45-49
Rich Edwards (110)
Female55-59
Susan Snead (210)
Male 50-54
Bob Brunner (195)
Female 60-64
Betty Brothers (265)
Male 55-59
Jim Duffy (162)
Female 70 & above
Pauline Eley (170)
Male 60-64
John Dicarlo (185)
Male 65-69
Tom Walsh (185)
Walking Grand Prix Awards:
• Walker Participation – Dick Kole, Bill Lipford, Judy
Paschall, Steve Shapiro and James Wolfe
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• Grand Prix Female – Paula Graham, Linda Janssen,
Lori Sherwood, Heidi Sleasman and Cindy Williams
Jeremy Greenwald (Grassfield H.S.) – Tom Bashara Memorial, $2,500
• Grand Prix Male – Hartley Dewey, Steve Durrant, Tom
Gerhardt, Dwight Kane and Buddy Levitin
Gabrielle Badura (Clover Hill H.S.), Caleb Doan (Ocean
Lakes H.S.), Zachery Fanelty (Tallwood H.S.) and Alexandra Yerkes (Princess Anne H.S.) each received $2,000.
Multi-Sport Grand Prix Awards:
• Female – Carole Bachman, Jami Callahan-Brill, Vanessa Clement, Yasmin May, June McDaniels, Amy
Randolph, Elisha Sivils and Bettina Strobach
• Male – Jacob Anderson, Gene Bachman, Amiele Barakey, Todd Bibb, Robert Boyce, Richard Bush, Todd
Eveland, Carlos Liceaga, Nick May, Vincent Ortiz,
Thomas Randolph and Gary Van Derveer
At ceremonies held separately, the following awards were
presented to our New Energy Youth Group:
Special Recognition Award
Matt Trangenstein (Suffolk Coach)
Coaches Awards
Kyle Engerhardt, Patrick Redmond, Xavier Moore,
Hailey Rorick, Will Verhappen and Taylor Woolston
Boys 6 & under
William Solares
Miscellaneous
Informal weekday training runs would continue to be popular with such events being sponsored by Running Etc.
(Norfolk and Virginia Beach locations), Seatack Recreation Center and weekend training at Visitor’s Center First
Landing State Park and Final Kick Sports.
A lot of folks skip over Runner’s World advertisements,
but Jeanne Kruger-Williams had a sharp eye on the February issue. One of the local runners who ran in the Georgia
Marathon was featured in an advertisement, “Heroes are
made here.” The advertisement carried a full-page photo
of our local hometown hero, Michele Smith-Harden, arms
raised in a victory celebration with her ever-present smile
and outfitted in her classic ballerina tutu. The Georgia
Marathon was one of her state requirements to qualify for
membership in the elite 50 States Marathon club. What an
inspiration!
In May, The Rundown reported the passing of Tidewater Strider Dennis Bohlander, on March 22nd, as a result
of complications from Multiple Sclerosis. Dennis was a
Strider from the mid-seventies until the mid-nineties. He
was one of the top runners in the area up until being diagnosed with MS, in 1987. Dennis and his wife, Susie, also
an elite runner, were a familiar sight at many local runs
and events.
Boys 7-8
Thomas Woods
Boys 9-10
Ben Werve
Boys 11-12
James Hamrick
Boys 13-14
Travis Redmond
The Summer Series retained its popularity and over
$10,000 was raised on the last night of the series for the
Memorial Scholarships.
Girls 6 & under
Reese Tempest
In the July/August edition of Marathon and Beyond, the
editor speaks of four renowned names in the sports community, of which Mel Williams was one. (Mel had recently taken over the leadership role of the science board of
Marathon & Beyond.) Editor Rick Benyo stated “Of all
the members of the board, Mel Williams has easily been
the most active, contributing to the magazine quickly,
knowledgeably and enthusiastically with everything from
‘on the mark’ answers to full-fledged feature articles.”
Girls 7-8
Lauren Hasty
Girls 9-10
Gabrielle Smith
Girls 11-12
Madison Keough
Girls 13-14
Julia Hamrick
Girls 15-16
Maddie Mitcham
Scholarships
The June Rundown announced the annual scholarship
winners with a record $13,000 being awarded. The recipients were:
The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) announced
the appointment of Goody Tyler as the new Virginia State
Representative. An active Tidewater Strider for the last
two decades, Goody has served in many facets of club operations. Congratulations!
Elizabeth Cornell (Princess Anne H.S.) – Pamela Edwards
Memorial, $2,500
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I know that running and volunteering to work in club races and other events is potentially hazardous. I should not enter & run or participate in
club activities unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of race officials relative to my ability to safely
complete any race or event. I assume all risks associated with running o volunteering to help with races, including but not limited to, falls,
contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including heat and/or humidity, the conditions of the road or trails and traffic on the
course, all such risks being known & appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application for membership, I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Tidewater Striders, their
national governing body and their sponsors, their representatives and the successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my
participation in club activities even though liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of those named in this waiver.
Signature/Date_________________________________________________
(Parent or guardian for all youth memberships)
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PLAN TO JOIN the Tidewater Striders' New Energy Youth 2013 Running Team
New Energy is an informal youth group training together to improve their times in road races as well as their
performance in track and field and cross-country events sanctioned by the USA Track and Field (USATF)
and AAU. Motivations vary from those who simply enjoy running, to those who are goal oriented and
recognize the need to train in order to perform well in races. With its group approach to running practices,
New Energy provides a fun, sociable forum for running preparation and development.
New Energy welcomes all youth runners, ages 6-16, regardless of ability. Practices are informal, and
participants are encouraged to attend as many as possible. Runners must have a good pair of running
shoes to avoid injuries. Uniforms (singlet and shorts) and Warm ups ( Hoodie and Pants) can be purchased,
but are optional. Membership in the Tidewater Striders is required by the third practice in order to
participate in sessions and compete on a team basis in Track and Relay teams. The cost is $12.00 per year
or $18.00 for two years. The Team participates in road races held in the Tidewater area, which are part of
the Youth Grand Prix 1-mile series and are sponsored by local organizations such as school PTAs. Check
race flyers for specific information by visiting www.tidewaterstriders.com . A New Energy Team race
schedule will be part of the program and can be found under ‘Youth Programs’ on our Web Site.
Coaching is provided by volunteers who are Tidewater Striders members. Again this year, Angelo Celesia
will provide leadership for training. Other running enthusiasts/parents will also assist.
New Energy provides youth runners and their families an enriching environment which can be a building
block to the youth runners' future. In the past, New Energy runners attended National Cross Country and
Track and Field Championships around the Country. Many previous New Energy runners are currently
participating with high school and college teams where they have excelled in Cross Country, Indoor and
Outdoor Track and Field with All State and National recognition. New Energy has produced numerous
All-American medalists, State Champs and one National Champion in Cross Country.
The New Energy Team practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5-6 p.m., at Mt. Trashmore
(Kid's Cove area facing South Blvd.), beginning Thursday March 3, 2013. Visit the Striders Web Site and
look under ‘Youth Programs’ for a complete training and racing calendar.
Suffolk Training Site: Sleepy Hole Park, Thursday from 5:30 - 6:30 PM. [email protected]
Norfolk Training Site: Norview HS Track, Thursdays from 6-7 PM. [email protected]
For more information, contact:
Coach Angelo Celesia: [email protected] 757-288-7715
Dan Edwards, Chairman of the Tidewater Strider Youth Committee: [email protected] 757-495-3551
Evie Foster, Team Coordinator: [email protected]
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Detach and Mail completed form to: Angelo Celesia, 2586 Ocean Shore Ave., Va. Beach, VA 23451
(Also, you may email completed form to [email protected] or fax to 481-9514 or use our Online
web form: http://www.liveanswer.cc/newenergy/NewEnergy.html )
Name of Runner: ________________________________________DOB:___________ Gender___
Address__________________________________________ City__________________ ZIP_________
Parent’s Name(s)_____________________ Phone #_____________*Email______________________
*{required to receive schedule / team info}
Child currently a Strider Member _____ Child will be joining the Striders as a New Member_____
Parent's/Guardian's signature________________________________________ Date___________
JFS Run roll Stroll
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Jewish Family Service of Tidewater’s
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Sunday, May 5, 2013 ~ Neptune’s Park @ 31st Street, Virginia Beach Boardwalk
The Run, Roll or Stroll is a fundraising event to benefit Jewish Family Service of Tidewater, Inc. JFS is a
non-profit agency that provides an extensive array of social services, including home health, counseling for
adults and children, and Meals on Wheels to people of all faiths in Tidewater.
Schedule of Events
Friday, May 3, 2013
Race Expo & Packet Pickup:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Simon Family JCC
Online:
www.jfsrunrollorstroll.org
Fees:
5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Virginia Beach
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Race Schedule:
6:45 – 7:45 AM
8:00 AM
9:15 AM
Registration
Registration
8K Run, 5K Run & 5K Walk
1 Mile Run/Walk
For all the details about the Run, Roll or Stroll,
visit www.jfsrunrollorstroll.org
• 8K Run: $30 pre-registration,
$35 after April 22
• 5K Run/Walk: $25 pre-registration,
$30 after April 22
• 1 Mile Run/Walk: $15 pre-registration and
race day
Pre-registration guarantees a T-shirt.
Registrations postmarked after April 22, 2013
and race day registrations will receive a T-shirt
on a first-come, first-served basis.
Race Directors: Kim Stites & Sue Graves
757-321-2222
Week of Healthy Living Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Diamond Sponsors
Lee & Bernard Jaffe* Family Fund
Of the Tidewater Jewish Foundation
Copeland/Klebanoff Families
* Of blessed memory
Access our easy online registration form at www.jfsrunrollorstroll.org!
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Make checks payable to Jewish Family Service of Tidewater
Mail entries to: JFS Run, Roll or Stroll, c/o Jewish Family Service,
260 Grayson Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
I am registering for:
 8K Run
First Name
 5K Run 5K Walk 1 Mile Run/Walk
Last Name
Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________________________________________ State ____________ Zip Code _____________________
Phone # __________ - __________ - ______________ Email __________________________________________________________________
Age ___________
Birthdate _________________
T-Shirt Size
Sex  F  M
ADULT:  S  M  L  XL
Personal Chip ID # (if applicable) _______________
YOUTH:  S  M  L
RELEASE AND WAIVER: I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly
trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running this event
including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road,
all risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I for myself and
anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Tidewater Striders, Jewish Family Service of Tidewater, Inc., the City of Virginia Beach, USAFT, RRCA, race
officials, volunteers and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event. I grant
permission to all the forgoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. This is a road
race conducted under the rules of the USATF and I understand the race is not intended for individuals with headphones, baby joggers, baby strollers, dogs on
leashes, skateboards or skates, and I will abide by these guidelines. I understand I will be charged a fee of $25.00 for not returning my chip.
Signature of participant (or parent/guardian, if participant is under 18) ______________________________________________ Date ______________________
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Teams
Get your friends, co-workers and
family together and run as a team!
Four or more members constitute a
team. Team members may participate in any race. All team members
must pre-register by April 22, 2013
and submit individual registration forms together. Team
members are eligible for individual awards and also for
the team award.
Prizes & Awards
• 8K & 5K Run –Top 3 men and women runners overall
and the top 3 in each of the following age groups will
receive commemorative awards: 12 & under, 13-15,
16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
• 5K Walk – Top 3 men and women walkers
• 1 Mile Run/Walk – Top 3 in each of the following age
groups will receive commemorative awards:
1-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19+. All entrants receive a
ribbon at the finish line.
• New this year! Three team awards will be presented
for most participants: 1) schools, 2) synagogues and
3) businesses/community organizations.
Post-Race Party!
Hang around after your run or walk for a fun time of
awards, prizes, food, drinks, and more!
Entertainment by Entercom Norfolk:
Recycle Your Old Shoes!
Soles4Souls - Changing the world, one pair at a time.
Donate your shoes to those in need. Drop-off bins
available at the race.
Be a “Virtual Walker”!
JFS has added an optional fundraising component to this
year’s race. All proceeds raised will allow JFS to continue
to provide vital services and programs to individuals
throughout Tidewater, regardless of religious affiliation
or financial status. Being a “Virtual Walker” is as simple as
sending emails to your friends and family asking them to
support JFS by making a donation of any amount. To learn
more, visit: www.jfsrunrollorstroll.org.
leesfriends
Lee’s Friends 10th Annual
RUNONTHE
WILDSIDE
Virginia Zoo • Norfolk, VA • May 11, 2013
The Virginia Zoo is the site for the 10th Annual Lee’s Friends “Run on the Wild Side”
5k & 1/2mile, May 11th, 2013. This venue is an ideal setting for runners, walkers and their
families to spend a fun filled day at the The Virginia Zoo. Lee’s Friends’ primary mission
is to offer person-to-person help and needed emotional and practical support to cancer
patients and their families who are facing the crisis of diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
RACE COURSE: The 5k race will start just outside of the main entrance of the Zoo at
8:00am. The participants will run/walk the perimeter of the parking lot, out of Zoo through
Lafayette park and the surrounding Riverview neighborhood. This race is an out and back
measured course that will be electronically timed. The children’s 1/2 mile “fun run” has two
start times: ages 8–12@9:05am and 7 & under@9:15am.
PARKING: Parking on race day is available in the Zoo parking lot.
5K REGISTRATION COST:
POSTMARKED BY MARCH 15
$25.00
MARCH 15—MAY 1
$30.00
1/2 MILE REGISTRATION COST:
POSTMARKED BY MARCH 15
$10.00
MARCH 15 THRU RACE DAY
$15.00
AFTER MAY 1 THRU RACE DAY
$35.00
Please mail registrations to: LEE’S FRIENDS, 7400 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA
23505. Please make all checks payable to LEE’S FRIENDS. Registration is also available on
Active.com. No Refunds, Exchanges or Transfers allowed.
PACKET PICK UP: Packet pick up will be Friday, May 10 from 4pm-7pm at Running Etc.,
1707 Colley Ave. in Norfolk. Additionally, packet pick up and late registration will be held
at the Zoo the morning of the event from 6:30am–7:45am. Registration for both races will
close promptly at 7:45am.
T-SHIRTS: T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 300 registrants. Extra shirts will be available
on a first come, first served basis AFTER the awards ceremony ONLY.
Lee’s Friends 10th Annual
RUNONTHE
WILDSIDE
Virginia Zoo • Norfolk, VA • May 11, 2013
AWARDS: The awards ceremony will start immediately after the 1/2 mile. There will be
plenty of food and drink.
WALKERS: 1st Place Overall Male and Female (NO running in this division).
5k AGE GROUPS: Top three Male & Female overall and in each age group will receive an
award.
Men and women, 19 and Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59,
60 and over.
1/2 MILE: The top 5 Boys and Girls in both age groups will receive and award.
RACE DIRECTORS: Race directed and managed by R.P. Kale. Please contact him at rpkale.
[email protected] with any questions.
TIMING SERVICES: Tidewater Striders www.tidewaterstriders.com
Name (First, MI, Last)
CHECK RACE
5K WALK
Address
State
Sex
1/2MILE
Phone Number
City
Age
5K RUN
Birthdate
Zipcode
Email
I understand that a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter the run unless I am medically able and
properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all
risks associated with running in the event including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants the effects
of weather including heat and humidity, traffic conditions of the roads or trails, and all such risks being known and
appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of the acceptance of my entry,
I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Tidewater Striders, R.P. Kale, theCity of Norfolk,
LEE’S FRIENDS, The Virginia Zoo, race officials, volunteers, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from
all claims or liabilities of any kind arising from my participation in this event. This race is not intended for baby joggers,
headphones, skates and dogs on leashes and I will abide by these guidelines.
SIGNATURE _____________________________________________ DATE ______________________________________
(Parent’s signature if under 18)
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT SIGNED WAIVERS CANNOT BE PROCESSED
Postmarked by 4/15
All participants postmarked 4/16 to 5/15
$25
$30
BirthDate/Year:_____/_______/______Age:_______
Email:_____________________________________
Race messages will be sent via email
DATE:________________________________________________
Postmarked by 5/15
Postmarked by 5/15
GR NUMBER: ___________________
Museum of Virginia.
$15 Postmarked 5/16 to 5/21
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$10
_______ChildrenÕs Fun Run
CHILDRENÕS MUSEUM FUN RUN
$20
Postmarked 5/16 to 5/21
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$15
_______Crawford Street Mile
CRAWFORD STREET MILE
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STRIDER GOLDEN RUNNERS
XXL
SIGNATURE:__________________________________________
(Parent signature required if under 18 years of age)
XL
CHILDRENÕS MUSEUM DONATION
$________ Donation to benefit the ChildrenÕs
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RACE WAIVER MUST BE SIGNED BELOW!
I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity.
I should not enter to run unless I am medically able and properly
trained. I agree to abide by the decision of a race official relative to
my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated
with participating in this event including but not limited to falls,
contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including
heat and humidity, traffic and conditions of the road, all such risks
being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and
knowing these facts and in consideration for acceptance of my
entry, I for myself and for anyone entitled to act on my behalf,
agree to indemnify the Tidewater Striders, Portsmouth Museum
Foundation, City of Portsmouth, Virginia, sponsors, volunteers,
race management, from any and all claims or liabilities of any kind
arising from my participation in this event. I will abide by all the
guidelines set by race management, including but not limited to,
that baby joggers, headphones, skates and animals are not
permitted during my participation in this event. I agree that my
entry fee is not refundable or transferable for any reason. I also
grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs,
motion picture, recordings or any other record of this event for any
legitimate purpose.
*Race Director reserves the right to accept or deny any entry.
*NO REFUNDS! NO TRANSFERS! NO EXCEPTIONS!
T-SHIRT SIZE:
S
M
(Please circle one)
City:___________State:____ZIP________________
________ERR 10K WALK DIVISION
Female:_______________Male:________________
Postmarked 5/16 to 5/21
$35
Registrants after 5/15 are not guaranteed a T-shirt.
Please do not mail in registration form after May 21.
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________ERR 10K RUN DIVISION
ELIZABETH RIVER RUN 10K
Name:_____________________________________
RUN ERR
CHILDRENÕS MUSEUM
FUN RUN
ERR 10K
SATURDAY MAY 25, 2013
PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA
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8:00am
7:45am
10:00am
Children ages 6 months to 5 years can run like Mom and
Dad in this 30 yard fun run. Each child will receive a Tshirt.
CHILDRENÕS MUSEUM FUN RUN
Be a part of the fun by running or walking a mile in Olde
Towne Portsmouth. Each participant receives a T-shirt and
entry to the post race party. Awards will recognize the top 3
overall males & females.
ERR 10K ATHLETES REGISTERED BY MAY 15th
WILL RECEIVE A TECHNICAL T-SHIRT!
TECHNICAL T-SHIRT
The Walk Division in the 10K will recognize the top three
overall male & female.
Run Division awards will recognize the top 3 overall
winners along with the top three in each age group.
ERR 10K will start and finish on Crawford Street near the
Ntelos Pavilion at Harbor Center. The course will remain
open for 2 hours. ERR 10K athletes will receive a technical
t-shirt and an entry to the post race festivities at the
Pavilion at Harbor Center.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the riverfront as you
traverse along the river on the seawall and on the Naval
Medical Center PortsmouthÕs river front grounds. Go back
in time as you pass the legendary PORTSMOUTH
LIGHTSHIP, the historical monuments and homes of
ÒOlde TowneÓ Portsmouth.
ERR 10K RUN & WALK DIVISION
Get Memorial Day Weekend off to a great start by running
or walking the 33rd Elizabeth River Run! The ERR course
is flat and fast with spectacular views of the Elizabeth
River, followed by a fun post race celebration.
ERRÕS FLAT! ERRÕS FAST! ERRÕS FUN!
A TIDEWATER STRIDER GRAND PRIX EVENT
SATURDAY, MAY 25
33rd ELIZABETH RIVER RUN
RUN ERR!!
Crawford Street Mile will be manually timed.
TIMING
ERR 10K participants will be chip timed. Basis for scoring
will be gun time. Please pick up your chip on race morning
at the Ntelos Pavilion.
Race proceeds are shared with the ChildrenÕs Museum of
Virginia. The ChildrenÕs Museum provides hands-on
experiences for children of all ages, including a
planetarium, train collections, art moves, and much more.
ItÕs easy to contribute. Just add your tax deductible
donation to the race entry fee check or make a separate
check payable to the ÒChildrenÕs Museum of VirginiaÓ.
Donated funds will be administered by the Portsmouth
Museums Foundation Inc.
CHILDRENÕS MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Volunteers are needed to help put this event on. All
volunteers receive a T-shirt and are invited to the post race
festivities. Please e-mail Rich Hildreth at
[email protected].
PARKING1800 parking spaces in city garages are within quarter of a
mile of the Pavilion. NO PARKING CHARGES on
weekends. Please arrive early on Saturday. Road closures
will begin at 7:30 am.
NTELOS PAVILION DIRECTIONS:
From VB & NorfolkÑTake I-264 to Downtown Tunnel.
After tunnel, take exit #7; bear right to Crawford St.
From Chesapeake - Take I-464N to Downtown Tunnel.
After tunnel, take exit #7, Bear right to Crawford St.
From Suffolk & NC- Take I-264E, take Exit #7B, to
Crawford St.
From Peninsula/Richmond- Take I-664S through MMM
Tunnel to I-264E. Take Exit 7-B, to Crawford St.
PACKET PICK-UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
Friday May 24 3pm-7pm Running Etc.-VA Beach
Saturday May 25 6:45am-7:45am Ntelos Pavilion
POST RACE FESTIVITIES
All athletes are invited to the party at the Ntelos Pavilion at
Harbor Center. Music, food, refreshments and adult
beverages will be shared while you brag about the dayÕs
running exploits.
ÒTHANK YOUÓ TO OUR
SPONSORS:
Golden Runners and Volunteer Race Pass users must
register by May 1, 2011. Thank you for your cooperation.
GOLDEN RUNNERS &
VOLUNTEER RACE PASSES
The wonderful photographers of TRIDUO.COM will be
out on the course taking photos of you on race day. You
can view the photos at www.triduo.com. Photos are
available for purchase.
ERR PHOTOS
RACE INFORMATION:
ONLINE:www.tidewaterstriders.com
EMAIL: [email protected]
PAPER APPLICATIONS: Paper applications are
available at www.tidewaterstriders.com. Mail your check
payable to the ÒTidewater StridersÓ & registration form to:
Tidewater Striders
2217 Bayberry Street
Sign up online at www.raceit.com.
ONLINE REGISTRATION-GO GREEN-
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The 22nd Breezy Point Triathlon will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2013, at Naval Station Norfolk. Run, swim and bike on the world’s largest naval base. INFORMATION: Athletes are strongly encouraged to visit www.breezypointtri.com for information prior to registering for the race. All pertinent race information in detail can be found on the web site. Sign up on line at www.active.com. Please continue to check the web site for race updates and important information. ENTRY FEES: Postmarked by 2/15/2013 Individuals $70 Teams $140 Postmarked before 3/15/2013 Individuals $75 Teams $150 Postmarked after 4/15/2013 Individuals $85 Teams $170 USA TRIATHLON FEE ( in addition to above) 1 Day License $12 MAIL TO: BREEZY POINT TRIATHLON 2217 BAYBERRY STREET VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23451 BREEZY POINT TRIATHLON NAME:_____________________________________ ADDRESS:__________________________________ CITY, STATE:________________________________ BIRTH DATE/YEAR_________/__________/_______ AGE ON JUNE 2, 2013_________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________ FEMALE____________ ___ MALE_______________ TECHNICAL SHIRT SIZE: S M L XL XXL USA TRIATHLON#:____________EXP DATE________ ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY: YES NO PLEASE SELECT ONE CATEGORY BELOW: ____OPEN ____AGE GROUP ____CLYDESDALE DIVISION (MALES 200+ LBS.) ____ATHENA DIVISION (FEMALES 150+ LBS.) ____TEAM DIVISION (SEE BELOW) TEAM NAME:_______________________________ TEAM CATEGORY: MEN’S WOMEN’S MIXED 750 METER SWIM, 20K BIKE, 5K RUN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA NAVAL STATION NORFOLK 8:00am SUNDAY JUNE 2, 2013 BREEZY POINT TRIATHLON breezy
IN CONSIDERATION of USA Triathlon (ÒUSATÓ)
allowing me to participate in any USAT sanctioned
event (the ÒEventÓ or ÒEventsÓ) as either a member of
USAT or through the issuance of a single event
license or permit; I, for myself, and on behalf of my
spouse, children, parents, guardians, heirs and next
of kin, and any legal and personal
representatives, executors, administrators,
successors
and assigns, hereby agree to and make the following
contractual representations pursuant to this Waiver
and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and
Indemnity Agreement (the ÒAgreementÓ);
1. I hereby represent that (I) I am in good health and
in proper physical condition to participate in the Event;
and (ii) I am not under the influence of alcohol or any
illicit or prescription drugs which would in any way
impair my ability to safely participate in the
Event. I agree that it is my sole responsibility to
determine whether I am sufficiently fit and healthy
enough to participate in the Event.
2. I understand and acknowledge the physical and
mental rigors associated with triathlon, duathlon, or
other multi-sport events, and realize that running,
bicycling, swimming and other portions of such
Events are inherently dangerous and represent an
extreme of a personÕs physical and mental limits. I
understand that participation involves risks and\
dangers which include, without limitation, the potential
for serious bodily injury, permanent disability,
paralysis and death; loss or damage to property;
exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances;
accidents, illness, contact or collision with other
participants, spectators, vehicles or other natural or
manmade objects; dangers arising from adverse
weather conditions; imperfect course conditions;
water, road and surface hazards; equipment failure;
inadequate safety measures; participants of varying
2013 BREEZY POINT TRIATHLON WAIVER &
RELEASE OF LIABILITY (SIGNATURE REQUIRED)
WARNING: READ CAREFULLY. THIS AGREEMENT
INCLUDES A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND
WAIVER OFLEGAL RIGHTS AND DEPRIVES YOU
OF THE RIGHT TO SUE USA TRIATHLON AND
OTHER PARTIES. DO NOT
SIGN THIS AGREEMENT UNLESS YOU HAVE
READ IT IN ITS ENTIRETY. SEEK THE ADVICE OF
LEGALCOUNSEL IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF ITS
EFFECT.
skill levels; situations beyond the immediate control of
the Event Organizers; and other undefined harm or
damage which may not be readily foreseeable, and
other presently unknown risks and dangers (ÒRisksÓ). I
understand that these Risks may be caused in whole
or in part by my own actions or inactions, the actions
or inactions of others participating in the Event, or the
acts, inaction or negligence of the Released Parties
defined below, and I hereby expressly assume all
such Risks and responsibility for any damages,
liabilities, losses or expenses which I incur as a result
of my participation in the Event.3. I agree to be
familiar with and abide by the Rules and Regulations
established for the Event, including but not limited to
the Competitive Rules adopted by USAT and the
Guide to Prohibited Substances and Prohibited
Methods of Doping adopted by the United States AntiDoping Agency. I also accept sole responsibility for
my own conduct and actions while participating in the
Event, and the condition and adequacy of my
equipment. 4. I hereby Release, Waive and Covenant
Not to Sue, and further agree to Indemnify, Defend
and Hold Harmless the following parties: USAT, the
Event Organizers and Promoters, Race Directors,
Sponsors, Advertisers, Host Cities, Local Organizing
Committees, Venues and Property Owners upon
which the Event takes place, Law Enforcement
Agencies and other Public Entities providing support
for the Event, and each of their respective parent,
subsidiary and affiliated companies, officers,
directors, partners, shareholders, members, agents,
employees and volunteers (Individually and
Collectively, the ÒReleased
PartiesÓ or ÒEvent OrganizersÓ), with respect to any
liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action,
damage(s), loss or expense (including court costs and
reasonable attorneys fees) of any kind or nature
(ÒLiabilityÓ) which may arise out of, result from, or
relate to my participation in the Event, including
claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the
negligence of the Released Parties. I further agree
that if, despite this Agreement, I, or anyone on my
behalf, makes a claim for Liability against any of the
Released Parties, I will indemnify, defend and hold
harmless each of the Released Parties from any such
Liability which any may
be incurred as the result of such claim.
I hereby warrant that I have read this Agreement
carefully, understand its terms and conditions,
acknowledge that I will be giving up
Relationship to Minor or incapacitated
and/or mentally challenged person:
_____________________________ Signature:X_________________________
Date: ________________
(Parent or Legal Guardian for Persons
under Eighteen (18) Years of Age or Legal
guardian of incapacitated and/or
mentally challenged person)
Name of Guardian:
__________________________________
Date: ____________Birth Date:_________
Signature:X_________________________
(Athlete or Participant)
Print Name: ________________________
substantial legal rights by signing it (including the
rights of the minor, my spouse, children, parents,
guardians, heirs and next of kin, and
any legal and personal representatives, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns),
acknowledge that I have signed this
Agreement freely and voluntarily, without any
inducement, assurance or guarantee, and intend for
my signature to serve as
confirmation of my complete and unconditional
acceptance of the terms, conditions and provisions of
this Agreement. This Agreement
represents the complete understanding between the
parties regarding these issues and no oral
representations, statements or
inducements have been made apart from this
Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held
to be unlawful, void, or for any
reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be
deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not
affect the validity and
enforceability of any remaining provisions.
ok5k
Start Times
1 mile – 8:00AM
5K – 8:45AM
Divisions/Awards
5K:
Tidewater Striders Grand Prix qualifying
event
Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Top 3 Male/Female in age categories
1M:
Youth Grand Prix event
Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Top 3 Male/Female in age categories
Inclement Weather
The race director reserves the
right to alter or cancel portions
of the race as deemed necessary
for safety reasons.
Packet Pick-Up
Pre-registrants may pick up their
packets on Friday, June 7th
between 3 – 7PM at:
Running Etc.
1940 Laskin Rd.
Virginia Beach
Registration
Register by mail:
Mail completed application &
check to:
Eggleston Services OK5K
905 Kings Landing Circle
Entry
5K Entry Fee: $25 ($30 on race day)
1M Entry Fee: $15
Post-Race Festivities:
Post-Race awards ceremony and raffle.
Post-Race refreshments provided.
Race Information
Contact:
Debbie Redmond
(757) 486-2184
[email protected]
Special Thanks To:
Register on Day of Race:
On-site Registration beginning
at 7 a.m.
Please do not mail registration after 6/3
A Grand Prix Event
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please make checks payable to Eggleston Services
Last name
First name
Address
City, State & Zip
Phone
Email
Gender: Male___Female___T-shirt size (circle one): S M L XL or Youth S(6/8) M(10/12) L(14/16)
Age on race day
Date of birth
Check race(s) running: ❒ 5K - $25 ❒1 mile - $15 ❒ Both races - $35 Total Amount enclosed: $
I'd like to make an additional donation to Eggleston in the amount of: $
(enclosed)
Mail entry to: Eggleston Services OK5K, 905 Kings Landing Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
I understand that a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter the run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official to my ability to safely
complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in the event including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather including heat and humidity, traffic conditions of the
roads or trails, and all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my
behalf, waive and release the Tidewater Striders, Eggleston Services, the City of Norfolk, Virginia Wesleyan College, race officials, volunteers, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or
liabilities of any kind arising from my participation in this event. I grant permission to all of the forgoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate
purpose. This race is not intended for baby joggers, headphones, skates and dogs on leashes and I will abide by these guidelines. Race Held Rain or Shine.
Signature
Date
Parent sig. if under 18
___
2013
Summer Series
at the Garden
A Tidewater Striders fun run event
Place: The Norfolk Botanical Garden at 6700 Azalea Garden Road near the Norfolk Airport.
Registration: Event day registration only! Registration opens at 5:30 PM. Free to all Tidewater
Striders members, $5.00 for non-members. Tidewater Striders memberships are available on-line at
www.TidewaterStriders.com for runners who wish to join the Tidewater Striders running club and
run for free. Please note: There is a fee of $1.00 per person to enter the Norfolk Botanical Garden.
Fun Run Times: All events will start at 6:30 PM (the Countdown event clock will start at 6:15 PM).
The Event Director reserves the right to shorten, postpone, or cancel the event due to lightning,
storms, Garden conditions, or extreme heat (it is hot and humid in July, please exercise caution and
remember that these are fun runs).
Dates
July 9
July 16
July 23
July 30
Events
Adidas Countdown
New Balance 1-Mile Random Relay
Saucony Predict Your Time 4 Miler
Memorial 5K*
Description
Pick your start time and finish together
Randomly picked 2 & 3 person teams
No watches, heart monitors, or splits
Support the Memorial College Scholarship
Awards: Random prizes and gift certificates from Running Etc. will
be given at each event to registered runners and volunteers.
Refreshments: Food and liquid refreshments will be provided for
registered runners who complete the events and for race volunteers. Non-participating family
members may enjoy food and soft drink refreshments with a $2.00 per person donation (events 1, 2,
and 3).
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Adidas Countdown 4, 2 & 1 Mile—The race clock will start at 75 minutes (6:15 PM) and begin counting
down. You pick when you want to start with the goal of crossing the finish line when the clock strikes
zero. Everyone should finish together!
New Balance 1-Mile Random Relay—Two person teams for the run and three person teams for the walk
and youth relays. No need to worry about organizing a team, we will pick your new friends for you.
Saucony Predict Your Time 4 Miler—Record your predicted time before the run. Fast or slow, the winners will finish closest to their predicted time without the help of watches, heart rate monitors, clocks, cell
phones, golden pocket watches, or time machines. Phidippides didn’t have a GPS.
- This event includes a 1-mile predicted time for young runners.
* Memorial 5K: On July 30th come out and support the Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund
with a minimum $10 donation. The post-race party will include DJ, food, beverages, and random
prizes. A separate entry form is required (Memorial 5K race flyer). You can pre-register for the Memorial 5K and are encouraged to do so. Look for the race flyer in the Rundown and on the Striders’ website.
Volunteers needed!
Summer Series Co-Directors: Jean Phelan 681-0248, Dick Brothers 481-6155
Memorial 5K Race Director: Tommy Neeson, [email protected]
www.TidewaterStriders.com
2013 Tidewater Striders Summer Series
2013 Summer Series at the Garden
For official use only (w)
Make checks payable to the Tidewater Striders.
Race day registration only.
E-mail: _____________________________________
Name (First - M.I. - Last)
Age
Gender Tidewater Strider
M
F
Y
Area Code
Phone Number
N
Street Address
City
CKA
Volunteer
State
Zip Code
I understand that running a summer road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter the run unless I am medically able and
properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official to my ability to safely compete the run. I assume all risks associated with
running in the event including, but not limited to; falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather including heat, humidity,
and lightning, traffic, conditions of the roads or trails, and all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waver and
knowing these facts and in consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release
the Tidewater Striders, Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), the City of Norfolk, Norfolk Parks and Recreation, Norfolk Botanical Garden,
race officials, volunteers and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising from my participation in this event. I grant permission to all of the forgoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this
event for any legitimate purpose. I understand that bicycles, skate boards, baby joggers, roller skates or blades, dogs, and radio headsets are
not allowed in this race and I will abide by this guideline.
Signature _____________________________________________________________________ Date_____________________________
(Parent’s signature if under 18) _______________________________________________ Date _____________________________
NOTE: The Memorial 5K on July 30 requires a separate entry and waiver form. Please see the Rundown or the Tidewater
Striders’ web site (www.tidewaterstriders.com) for a race flyer and entry/waiver form. Pre-registration for this event is
strongly encouraged.
www.RunningEtc.com
op homefront
5TH ANNUAL “Run/Walk for the Homefront”
5K Run/Walk
Camp Pendleton State Military Reservation
Virginia Beach, VA
July 27, 2013
Race Time:
Entry Fees:
Registration 6:00 am. Race Start will be 7:00 am
$25.00 advance registration received by July 19, 2013
$35.00 after July 19, 2013 to include onsite registration
Online registration available until 6 pm Friday, July 26th.
Register:
To register online http://www.raceit.com/search/event.aspx?id=18178
Hard copy registrations can be mailed to PO Box 15301, Newport News, VA 23608
Checks Payable:
Operation Homefront of the Virginias
No refunds or exchanges. T-shirt is not guaranteed for registrations received after July 19, 2013
T-shirt will be a dry release shirt in unisex sizes.
Directions:
Take 64E to 264 E. Take the Birdneck exit and go to the right. Turn left on General Booth Blvd
and follow the signs for the VA Beach Aquarium. Parking will be in the lot directly across from
The VA Beach Aquarium. For GPS purposes use: 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA and
follow directions for parking.
ALL Participants and guests MUST have Picture ID for base access. Children must be accompanied by an adult if they
do not have picture ID
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Last, First, Middle Initial
Address____________________________________________________________________________________________
Email______________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone__________________________________ Emergency Name/Phone ______________________________________
Birth Date __________ Age _________ T-Shirt Size __________ Sex _______________
Mm/dd/yy
On Race Day
S,M.L, XL
Male/Female
Medals awarded in 3 places by Male/Female age groups:
1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 plus
st
st
Medals awarded to 1 Place Male Walker and 1 Place Female Walker
Race Category _______(5K Runner) ______(5K Walker) _______Active Duty _______Activated Guard/Reserve
WAIVER: I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to
abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with participating in the Run for the Homefront
including, but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the
road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my application, I for
myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release any and all sponsors including, but not limited to Operation Homefront of the Virginias, the
Tidewater Striders, Operation Homefront NHQ, the VANG, race officials, volunteers and any and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims and
liabilities of any kind arising our of my participation in the event through that liability may arise our of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in
this waiver. I grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any lefitimate purpose.
__________________________________________________________________
Signature of Runner
Date
__________________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian if under 18 years of age
Date

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