Fall 2006 Newsletter

E u ge n e
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Fall 2006
E u ge n e
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XC for Kids pics...........2
Mileage Club...............5
Marathon grads...........6
COUPON!...................6
Boulder Running.........7
Porter's Walkers..........8
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Vol. 3, Issue 1
Salazar visits, speaks about career, Tracktown
Alberto Salazar appeared at the Eugene
Running Company and spoke about his
incredible career as well as the history and
future of the sport in Tracktown, USA.
When Alberto was a student at the
University of Oregon he won the New York
City Marathon. It was the fastest marathon debut in history. The following year he
returned to New York and shattered Derek
Clayton’s world record which had stood for
twelve years. In 1982, Alberto won his third
consecutive New York City Marathon.
Alberto was born in Havana, Cuba. His
family immigrated to the United States
and he later became a high school track
star in Wayland, Massachusetts. He was
recruited to run track and cross country at
the University of Oregon under legendary
coach Bill Dellinger. With his friend and
teammate, Rudy Chapa, he led the Ducks to
a National Cross Country Championship in
1977. Alberto was just a college sophomore
when he defeated the King of the Roads, Bill
Rodgers, in the 1978 Falmouth Road Race.
After college, Alberto trained and lived in
Eugene with his wife and family. He broke
six American Records, The World Record
and was inducted into the National Distance
Running Hall of Fame. In 1994 he made a
brief return to world class form and won
the world’s most prestigious ultra marathon,
Alberto Salazar spoke at the Eugene Running
Company
the 54-mile Comrades Marathon in South
Africa.
Alberto now coaches some of the most
accomplished distance runners in the country including Olympians Dan Browne, Adam
and Kara Goucher and University of Oregon
sensation Galen Rupp.
He continues to be one of the most
inspirational and influential figures in the
sport and is helping lead the renaissance in
American Distance Running.
–Bob Coll
Salazar’s visit has a special meaning for
Eugene Running Company Owner Michael Black
Watching Alberto Salazar win New York
City Marathon on television in a world’s
record time of 2 hours 8 minutes and 13
seconds in 1981 was a spark that started an
adventure for me that continues today.
Had I not witnessed this incredible act
of perseverance, concentration, determination, and grace perhaps my life would not
have included running. The direction and
choices I have made in my life, I believe
would have been much different.
Thank you, Alberto, for coming to do a
speaking engagement at our store, even
more, thank you for the gift that has
shaped my life and was the seed ultimately
that enabled the creation of the Eugene
Running Company. Our mission is to inspire
people and to help them improve the quality of their lives. You were the genesis for
this mission.
–Michael Black
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Eugene Challenge Cross Country for Kids
inspires youth, parents, Oregon Ducks.
Kids ages 10 through 18 invited to run
on an accurate 2000 meters cross-country
course around the filbert orchard on Pre's
Trail proved a great symbiotic “Tracktown”
event for the kids, parents, and University of
Oregon Cross-Country teams alike.
“Pre’s Trail,” the same venue that would
hold the inaugural Bill Dellinger Invitational
later that afternoon was selected for inspiring
the kids, parents, and University of Oregon
athletes. The day was glorious and was fun
for all who were involved.
We had 38 girls and 42 boys in total. Our
first-place girl, by the name of Becca Eddy
and who happens to be 13, won by a large
margin in 7:41. First-place boy, by the name
of Russell Drummond, age 16, ran 6:30, also
winning by a considerable margin.
Becca and Russell both won a first-place
plaque. A cowbell was handed out to the
winner of each age group, which later would
be used to encourage the University of
Oregon runners when they ran
their races. Cold Stone Creamery gave away
lots of tasty ice cream to the kids
who really earned it. Rick Russell,
our photographer took great pictures. Music from our DJ made for
a joyful event.
Much appreciation goes out and
all the cheering spectators that
lined our course. Special thanks
to our awesome volunteers
that included Jerry Stromme,
Stephanie Rimmel, Tom Chorney,
Melody Fairchild, Sarah Kerr-Daley,
Paul Daley, Eamonn Kerr-Daley,
Margo and Bobby Jennings, Janet
Heinonen, Erin Regali, David
Wilkins, Erin Lynch as the announcer and of course a very special
thanks to the honorable Coach
Bill Dellinger and Pete Squires as
the starters. Without these volunteers, we certainly could not have
pulled it off.
–Laura LaMena-Coll
and Michael Black
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Girls Results
1. Becca Eddy 13 – 7:41
2. Sydnie Johnson 15 – 8:00
3. Whitney Merrill 12 – 8:08
4. Amanda Merrill 13 – 8:22
5. Jane Bishop 15 – 8:31
6. Amy Atwater 15 – 8:31
7. Tory Heldt 12 – 8:32
8. Chloe Kronberger 12 – 8:40
9. Chelsea Dahn 13 – 8:41
10. Sarah Thompson 17 – 8:43
11. Carlie Weber 11 – 8:44
12. Maggie Schmaeduk 10 – 8:44
13. Madison Kronberger 10 – 8:45
2006 Eugene Challenge XC for Kids
14. Ellie Weinman 13 – 8:51
15. Danielle Curson 16 – 8:57
16. Alexis Kronberger 12 - 8:59
17. Ashlee Schulz 11 – 9:08
18. Liberty Siegle 12 – 9:11
19. Taylor Harbick 11 – 9:11
20. Corey Ewert 10 – 9:14
21. Susanne Mairhofer 15 – 9:21
22. Fallon McCalligan 11 – 9:27
23. Emma Lang 12 – 9:27
24. Caitlin Dorris 13 – 9:54
25. Muriel Richardson 10 – 9:54
26. Caitlyn Jobanek 11 – 10:03
27. Forrest Brady 13 – 10:14
28. Tiona Bennett 10 – 10:17
29. Tori Bennett 10 – 10:18
30. Ariana Carter 11 – 10:26
31. Nika Jin – 10:29
32. Josie Dietel – 10:29
33. Sage Newell 13 – 10:30
34. Raelissa Glennon 11 – 10:44
35. Amanda Boechler 10 – 10:57
36. Macy Kronberger 10 – 11:10
37. Morgan Denny 10 – 11:10
38. Kanna Scoggin 12 – 11:47
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Boys Results
1. Russell Drummond 16 – 6:30
2. Tame Latu 13 – 6:50
3. Jesse Olvera 16 – 7:11
4. Edourdo Median 16 – 7:18
5. Arie Rolfe 15 – 7:24
6. Jordan Salazar 16 – 7:25
7. Cameron Parker 13 – 7:37
8. David Berg 13 – 7:48
9. James Hopkins 18 – 7:52
10. Teagan Settelmeyer 12 – 7:54
11. Ken Schindler 13 – 7:56
12. Jackson Darland 11- 7:58
13. Vincent Kelley 12 – 8:01
14. Alex Parnell 15 – 8:04
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2006 Eugene Challenge XC for Kids
15. Zack Selko 12 – 8:05
16. Braeden Emrick 11 – 8:06
17. Jacob Pew 15 – 8:07
18. Henry Fowler 10 – 8:19
19. Nicholas Birdseye 13 – 8:26
20. J.P. Kiefer 10 – 8:27
21. Jacob Dolores 13 – 8:29
22. Ryan Jobanek 14 – 8:36
23. Eric Levine 13 – 8:42
24. Manny Romero 12 – 9:08
25. Quincy Gill 11 – 9:10
26. Gage Kronberger 10 – 9:15
27. Max Morrison 12 – 9:20
28. Alex Brennan 10 – 9:24
29. Will Knowlton 10 – 9:25
30. Nils Johnson 13 – 9:28
31. Jordan Gorman 10 – 9:38
32. Connor Horn 12 – 9:47
33. Zach Mode’e 11 – 9:51
34. Kameron Lightheart 10 – 9:56
35. Jonathan Ray 11 – 10:05
36. Mitchell Hastings 12 – 10:06
37. Nic Horn 11 – 10:13
38. Brendon Vichi 12 – 10:14
39. Nick Lynch 10 – 10:25
40. Ryan Whetstine 13 – 11:19
41. Dylan Jeffryes 13 – 11:56
42. Evan Cunningham 11 – 11:58
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Group Run News
Two years ago at our first group
run, three runners gathered; we’ve
amassed quite the crowd now! To recognize all the miles put in
weekly by runners and walkers in
our group runs, walks, and training groups, we award mileage club
100 Mile Club
Dianne Ahmann
Jennifer Aleshire
John Bailey
Monique Balbuena
Renee Buchanan
Christy Cherrier
Susan Clark-Greig
Kate Coddington
Matt Collins
Orlando Conty
Al Couper
Joyce Couper
Kelly Craig
Abigail Dalton
Nancy Davies
Dale Dodge
Eliza Drummond
Ted Drummond
Yo Etsuki
Sue Ewers
Jason Fair
Byron George
Kent Gutches
Terrie Gutches
Bobbie Haas
Matt Hansen
Craig Harford
Steve Helwig
Kathie Hledik
Ken Hoffman
Wendy Hunter
“Hutch” Hutchins
Renee Irvin
James Jensen
Kandy Johnson
Val Kennedy
Sarah Kerr-Daly
Laurel Kind
Tony Kirgis
Ginny Klansmeier
Greg Klug
rewards at key intervals to mark
progress. Below is a list of mileage club
award winners to date. We will
continue to recognize new achievements with each newsletter.
Congratulations for all the miles
Carolyn Knight
Ross Krempley
Kevin Lamb
Alexis Lemmon
Julie Lenninger
Stacy Lewey
Amanda MacLeod
Marisa Macy
Michelle Martin
Kristena McAlister
Laura McClain
Hans McKnight
Al Merrill
Anita Miles
Judy Moll
Anthony Monteleone
Rebecca Montgomery
Jackie Murdoff
Lindsay Nelson
Bob Nickles
Whitney Niemcziek
Tom Opsal
Michelle Orr
Eric Peterman
Bob Pool
Rex Prater
Sharon Puente
Matt Rogers
Jacob Shaw
Kira Shrem
Andrea Stanton
Matt Staples
Yvonne Stephens
Brian Stockdale
Michelle Swain
Lon Tiniakos
Maryn Vail
Veronica Valda
Amanda Walkup
Leslie Watson
David Yabusaki
Rachel Young
you’ve run! Thank you for making a
great running group!
–Mike Long
A few of you haven’t received
your shirt. If you see your name on
the list please stop by the store.
250 Mile Club
Candice Aguilar
Jennifer Barwood
Nick Brewe
Kimberly Brophy
Brent Clark
Rachel Drummond-Sardell
Emily Fife
Natalie Flindt
Dan Gerg
Johanna Hatch
Nick Hendricks
Fran Hutchins
Sandy Itzkowitz
Phil Johnson
Tim Magney
Amanda Merrill
Paula Montague
Mike Nease
Tom Pellinger
Kevin Peterson
Sheri Philpott
Karen Prater
Stefanie Rimel
Wanly Seydel
Susan Simons
Cindy Smith
Karla Snyder
Katie Tashiro
Lisa West
Susan Wiggins
Patricia Wigney
500 Mile Club
Gregg Anderson
Jean Cordova
Chris Hatch
Sarah McCarthy
Jerry Stromme
Doug Tucker
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Marathon team 'graduates' 40 more
A marathon doesn't begin at the starting line, but with the decision to run one,
the commitment to train and the toughness
– and good luck – to finish the training and
then the race. Having a group to share this
entire experience helps immensely.
The Marathon Team, co-sponsored by the
Eugene Running Company and SportHill
and coached by Joe Henderson, provides
this support. Our latest Team began training
in June, pointing for the Portland Marathon
(or an alternate race for a few of the runners) four months later.
We again enjoyed a successful "graduation day." By the numbers, these were
the results: Boston Marathon qualifiers: 5;
personal records set: 11 (of 21 with previous experience); debuted in this race: 19;
Team members who completed training,
plus honorary teammates who sometimes
trained with us: 40; number of finishes: 40;
starters and finishers for all of our Teams:
130 of 130.
Joe Henderson's next Team, for the new
Eugene Marathon in April 2007 and beginning its Sunday morning training in late
December, is full. But the Eugene Running
Company hopes to form another group,
with a different coach.
–Joe Henderson
Marathon Team #5 – Summer/Fall 2006
(All ran Portland Marathon unless
otherwise noted; * set personal
record; + qualified for Boston)
Dianne Ahmann – 5:00
Monique Balbuena – 4:15*
Lanae Bang – 5:00
Jen Barwood – 4:27*
Glenn Buchanan – 4:21
Renee Buchanan – 4:21
Esther Caballero-Manrique
– 4:25
Jean Cordova – 4:51
Susan Clark-Greig – 5:36
Emily Fife – 4:58*
Chris Hatch – 4:50
JoAnna Hatch – 4:49
Wendy Hunter – 4:14
Sandy Itzkowitz – 3:59*+
(also ran McKenzie 50K)
Andy MacDonald – 6:28
Sarah McCarthy – 3:21*+
Paula Montague – 5:36
(also 6:58 in Timberline
Marathon)
Sergio Nava – 4:35
Lindsay Nelson – 3:47*
Paul Olmsted – 3:08+
Michelle Orr – 5:41
(in Timberline Marathon)
Kat Ortland – 5:27
Tom Pellinger – 3:33
Sheri Philpott – 4:16*
Bob Pool – 3:54
Stefanie Rimel – 3:24+
Rachel Drummond Sardell
– 5:27*
Hannah Shanks – 5:05
Jacob Shaw – 4:40
(also ran another marathon
& 50K)
Cindy Smith – 5:05
Courtney Smith – 3:47*
(in San Francisco Marathon)
Karla Snyder – 4:17
Justin Speyer – 4:47
Andrea Stanton – 4:13*
Jerry Stromme – 4:02*
Lon Tiniakos – 4:20
Doug Tucker – 3:59
(in Bizz Johnson Marathon)
Maryn Vail – 3:42+
Patricia Wigney – 4:42
Rachel Young -- 3:46
Inaugural Ladies Night a big success
Kayla Mellott and the women of the
Eugene Running Company hosted a
very popular evening of wine tasting,
desserts and special shopping! Special guests included Susan
Verscheure, Director of Sports
Medicine and professor of human
anatomy at the University of Oregon. Susan wrote her Master’s
Thesis on the biomechanical assessment of different sports bra
designs. Liz Wilson, from local favorite Sporthill, spoke to the technical
apparel needs of active women and
gave a sneak peek at new apparel
designs. More than eighty women
joined the fun. Watch for our next Ladies Night
event. – Bob Coll 6
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until 12/26/06
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Coach Brad Hudson, Ed Torres, Dathan Ritzenhein and Jason Hartmann of the Boulder Performance group
spoke at the Eugene Running Company recently. Brad Hudson discusses Boulder Training Group
Accelerade sports beverage company sponsored a popular appearance at the store by the Boulder Performance
Group of elite athletes. Coach Brad Hudson discussed
training theory he applies to his runners competing at
the world class level. The Boulder Training Group conducts their high-altitude training in Boulder, Colorado, and
their sea-level training camps in Eugene, Oregon. Coach
Hudson’s athlete’s are in the final stages of preparation
for marathon debuts in the Chicago and New York City
Marathons. Brad Hudson was a star runner at South Eugene High
School where he set a national scholastic record for
5,000m (i) that still stands today. While just a high school
senior, Brad ran a 2:17 marathon. He went on to become
a Pac-10 Cross Country Champion for the Oregon Ducks
and earned All-American honors both on the track and
cross country. Brad enjoyed a successful professional
running career representing the United States in two
World Championships and achieving a 2:13 marathon
personal record. Brad’s coaching success has earned
him international acclaim. His training theories have
been made popular within the last year by major articles
about Brad in Runner’s World Magazine, Running Times
and Peak Performance Running. During Brad Hudson’s
running career his training volume and intensity were
legendary. Even while just a high school student in South
Eugene he ran 140 to 150 miles per week with staggering intensity. Nike sponsored athlete Dathan Ritzenhein is mak-
ing his marathon debut in the New York City Marathon. He’s running to win. Early this year he ran the ninth
fastest 10,000m in American history. He is the 2005
10K National Champion and represented the U.S. in the
2004 Athens Olympic Games. Dathan won the 2003
NCAA Cross Country National Championship and was a
two-time national high school champion. The day before
Dathan appeared at the store he ran an 18 mile training run at 5:18 pace. This was Dathan’s second public
appearance at the Eugene Running Company. Reebok athlete Ed Torres was the first American at this
years prestigious Falmouth Road Race where he finished
tenth place. The week before Ed arrived at the Eugene
Running Company, he made a successful debut at the
half marathon distance running 63:33 at the Philadelphia
Distance Classic. Ed Torres is making his marathon debut
at the Chicago Marathon. Former Duck Jason Hartmann now runs professionally for Nike. Earlier this year he was a member of the
United States National Team for the World Cross Country
Championships. Jason won the silver medal in the 2006
U.S. Half Marathon National Championship and placed
20th in the IAAF World Road Racing Championships. He
was an All American Track and Cross Country runner at
the University of Oregon. Jason has selected Chicago as
his first marathon and has been running up to 130 miles
per week in preparation. Good luck to the Boulder Performance Group athletes
in the their marathon debuts! – Bob Coll
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Marathon, fitness walking groups continue
Our marathon and fitness walking groups are continuing into the fall and the new year.
Of the fifty new Spirited Walkers who started the training program last February, 28 marathoners completed the
Portland Marathon on October 1. The fastest of the group
was Suzanne Pritchard with a time of 5:43. The group's
times ranged from 5:43 to 8:11. The group is coached by
Kay Porter, Ph.D., a long-time runner, walker, counselor/
coach, and author of THE MENTAL ATHLETE (Human
Kinetics, 2003), a sport psychology training book.
In the new year, Kay will begin training walkers to
walk the new Eugene Marathon and Half Marathon
on April 29, 2007 and next year's Portland Marathon
on October 7, 2007. The information meeting for the
*Spirited Walkers marathon/half-marathon group is
Monday, January 22, 7–8:30 pm at the Downtown
Athletic Club. DAC members and non-members are
welcome to join the group. The cost for the eightmonth training program is $150. This includes one
group walk/week, mileage training programs, monthly sit-down information meetings, and a Coolmax high
performance Spirited Walkers shirt. Members can
participate in the group in subsequent years at no
additional cost. Join us for a fitness adventure and to
meet new friends and walking partners. It's a great
group and we have a lot of fun!
Kay also has a new fitness group starting in October
that will train for an eight-week session. The cost for
the eight-week coaching and training program is $70.
This also includes a shirt, mileage training programs,
information and a weekly group walk on Saturdays.
If you want more information about any of these groups,
call Kay at 541 342-6875, email her at KayPorter1@aol.
com or visit her website at: www.thementalathlete.
–Kay Porter
com.
*The Spirited Walker name is used with permission from Carolyn
Kortge, author of The Spirited Walker: Fitness Walking for Clarity,
Balance, and Spiritual Connection (HarperSanFrancisco 1998).
Group runs
Mondays, 6 pm – Community Run
Tuesdays, 6 pm – Beginners’ Group Class
Wednesdays, 6 pm – Free Walking Group
Sundays, 9 am – Bagel Run
Participants assume all risk; please consult a physician prior to
beginning a running program.
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