El Corre Caminos - Southern California Road Runners of Walnut

Southern California Road Runners of Walnut, Inc.
Road Racers, Cross-Country, and Track Club
El Corre Caminos
Vol. 22, No. 6 June 1, 2016 Walnut, California
VISIT US AT OUR WEBSITE: www.RoadrunnersofWalnut.org
Olympic Day Event
This year our Dave Lamb 7-mile handicapped race will be host to
an Olympic day celebration. We will be one of the 1,816 events that will host
this special celebration.
Olympic day is celebrated on June 23, but we will celebrate on Sunday June
26. Olympic day has been recognized each year since 1948 to commemorate
the birth of the modern day Olympic game’s on June 23, 1894. Olympic Day’s mission is to
promote fitness well-being culture and education, while promoting The Olympic valuesexcellence, friendship and respect- and the three Olympic day pillars- Move, learn and discover.
Everything else about the Dave Lamb Race is the same. It’s a 7 mile race. Everyone has a time
handicap. Minutes or seconds are subtracted from
Board of Directors 2016-2018
your finish time according to your age. So
President
Danny Castro
anyone can win because you don’t have to be the
first one in.
Vice President
Irma Garcia
Secretary
Nancy Young
Fastest handicapped time wins a hundred dollar
Treasurer
Diana Moreno
coupon from Top Speed Running. There will also
be second and third awards in each gender.
Club Contributors
Newsletter Mailing Almario Gonzales
Make plans to be there. Make plans to WIN!!
This is a free race for the roadrunners of Walnut
Parent Services
Edgar Polanco
only.
& Special Events
Member Relations
(vacant)
Website Admin
Erin Wong
With respect,
Danny
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Gather at 7:00 AM or 8:00AM
June 5th- Sycamore Canyon Park in Diamond Bar- 22930 Golden Springs Dr., Diamond
Bar.
June 12th- Frank Bonelli Park in San Dimas - From FWY 57, exit at Via Verde (Raging
Waters) then turn left if you were southbound or turn right if you were northbound. Meet at the
Park and Ride lot on the north side of Via Verde There are bathrooms at the 76 gas station onehalf block from the parking lot plus several bathrooms along the running route in the park.
June 19th- Creekside Park, Walnut- From FWY 10, exit at Grand Ave. and go south toward
Mt. SAC. In 2-3/4 miles, turn right onto Amar Rd. Travel about 1-3/4 miles, then turn left onto
Lemon Ave. Turn right onto Creekside Dr. and travel about half a mile to the park. There are
restrooms at the park. Creekside Park’s address is 780 Creekside Dr.
June 26th- Snow Creek Park- Dave Lamb 7-mile handicap- From FWY 10, exit at Grand
Ave. and go south toward Mt. Sac. In about 3.5 miles, turn left onto Snow Creek Dr. The park
is on the right. There are restrooms at the park. Snow Creek Park’s address is 20633 Snow
Creek Dr., Walnut.
July 3rd- Frank Bonelli Park in San Dimas- From FWY 57, exit at Via Verde (Raging Waters)
then turn left if you were southbound or turn right if you were northbound. Meet at the Park and
Ride lot on the north side of Via Verde There are bathrooms at the 76 gas station one-half block
from the parking lot plus several bathrooms along the running route in the park.
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Introductory Biography
Dear Fellow Roadrunners,
This is my first year with you and I am very inspired and having a good time. I was born on
November 2nd, 1956 in Pomona, CA., so I am a local resident all my life except during my
military service to the USMC from 1974 to 1978. I make my living as a full time Uber driver and
I love my job! I began running again on my birthday last year with the idea that I would train
and run in my first marathon in 2016. So far this year here are my race results: Knott’s Berry
Farm Coaster Run 5K, 27:08 (8:45 pace). Dockweiler State Beach 10k, 58:13 (9:24 pace), and
Orange county Half Marathon, 2:25:35 (11:07 pace). As you can see the longer the race, the
slower I get, LOL! However, I am proud of my times, this is my Rookie Year with SCCR. I am
signed up to run the Santa Clarita Marathon on November 6th just 4 days after my 60th birthday!
I am very excited. I am hoping to bring it home in about 11 minute pace which would get me
there around 4:48:** but for my first marathon what is important is finishing at whatever time I
make it.
I am so inspired by the story of Mark Huang. Could I one day qualify and run in the Boston
Marathon? That is a pretty mind blowing goal at this point. I would sure have to drop a lot of
bodyweight to have a chance at that goal. I am El Gato Gordo for a marathoner. Mainly I am
just competing against myself and want to do the best I can. It will all rest on how ambitious
and determined I become.
I am also really inspired by all the lady roadrunners! (Alas, they are all married or I am too old.
(tears) Ha! I have given myself the nickname of “El Conejo Loco” because I like to make people
smile and laugh. I think at first some people thought this was weird. I think Irma said, “You are
not a Conejo!” ;) Oh well. Of course, if I were to be a Conejo Loco, I would be a slow one. ROFL
Ray Sollars,
“El Conejo Loco”
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June
06/05 – San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon & Half Marathon*
*Join us to go run as a team at the starred races. Contact Diana Moreno
Our May special event, the Cinco de Mayo run was a huge success. We had a
large turnout and all had a lot of fun. The course was shortened to about 400
meters, which meant shorter course and more laps. Thus more laps meant more
pieces of burrito to eat. EAT and GO! If you couldn’t eat anymore, you were out.
The winners received a gift card to a Mexican restaurant for more burritos. The
winners were: 1st place for boys, Anthony Cisneros, 2nd- Jonathan Cisneros, 3rdOscar Muro. For the girls: 1st- Jimena Muro, 2nd-Alondra Muro, 3rd-Dynasty
Villanueva
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Hello All,
It’s that time again, the 33rd Annual Albert Rivera Menudo Run. Let me begin by
thanking our Running Group, Roadrunners of Walnut, for always supporting the
Menudo Run. Please accept this invitation to participate in this year’s Annual
Menudo Run. The National Latino Peace Officers Association, San Gabriel Valley
Chapter, 33rd Albert Rivera Menudo Run, 5k/10k/Fun Run and a Kiddie Run is
scheduled for August 27, 2016. We also have a category for running groups and
law enforcement teams for the 5k (team of max 5 with best 4 times). A trophy will
be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. Medals will be awarded 3 deep and
to all kids participating in the kiddie run. The pre-registration for the 5k/10k/ cost
is $30.00 by August 10th and $35.00 after August 10th and $15.00 for the kiddie
run. Groups of 10 or more can register for $25.00 each by the 10th of August.
Each runner will receive a t-shirt, bag of goodies, bowl of menudo and beverage,
until supplies last.
On a side note, I hear Lazy Dogs will be serving samples again and the goodies for
the runners bags are coming in!
This is my 7th year as the chairwoman of the race in memory of my brother Al
Rivera, who was a big supporter of giving back to the community and helping
others to have a better life. Each year we strive to improve the race. This is
possible by always asking experienced Roadrunners, on what you liked and also
the areas of improvement.
The NLPOA is a non-profit organization with members from various law
enforcement agencies and civilian members. Proceeds for the race are used to
support various community activities for youth. On June 4, 2016, we will be
awarding $8500.00 in scholarships to local youth enrolling in their first year of
college. Some of our other successful events were the donation of toys to the
YWCA of Covina; providing funds to purchase food and toys to a Mission in La
Mordita, Tijuana, Mexico; giving over 30 car seats to needy families; hosting a
candy bar for a special needs prom; and, hosting a Public Safety Expo for youth
interested in a career in law enforcement, to name a few.
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If you would like information on the race or how to apply for a scholarship, do not
hesitate to call me at 562 505-2586 or send me an email at
[email protected]
Hope to see many yellow shirts on August 27, 2016
Sincerely,
Lisa Garcia, President and Race Chairwoman
Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sgvchapter there are many pictures of
last year’s race. You will see lots of yellow jerseys
Youth Track & Field Championships
(Must meet qualifying standards in a prior track meet)
2016 Association Championship
June 10-12
Cerritos College
2016 USATF Region 15 Championships
(Must qualify in Association Championship Meet to enter)
June 24-26
Cerritos College
2016 USATF Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championships
(Must qualify to enter)
June 28 – July 3
Millersville University, Millersville, Pennsylvania
Big Bear Running Camp
July 2-7
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See Coach Danny for more information
TRI Event Series 3 at Bonelli Park
San Dimas, CA
05/07/2016
Name
1.5k Swim
39k Bike
10k Run
Joe Cordova
34:37
1:41:18
1:07:24
Mount Wilson Trail Race (8.6 miles)
Sierra Madre, CA
05/28/2016
1:59:23 3rd Div, 65-69
Joe Cordova
Heart of the Valley 5k
West Covina, CA
05/21/2016
Aaron Bravo
Jasper Junio
21:01.04 1st Div 10th OA
21:07.38 2nd Div 11th OA
Bay Cities Unleashed
05/01/2016
3000m Girls 11-12
Jimena Muro
12:06.40
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Pasadena Running Roses
Pasadenal, CA
05/21/2016- 05/22/2016
1500m Girls 8 & Under
Alondra Muro
6:29.89 8th Div
1500m Girls 9-10
Dynasty Villanueva
6:04.75
8th Div
Jimena Muro
1500m Girls 11-12
5:42.08 15th Div
Jimena Muro
3000m Girls 11-12
12:17.25 5th Div
Q
Long Beach Sprinters
Long Beach, CA
05/14/2016 – 05/15/2016
3000m Girls 11-12
12:00
Jimena Muro
Alondra Muro
PR
1500m Girls 8 & under
6:21.29
4th
PR
1500m Boys 8 & under
Ernesto Miguel
7:02.47
1500m Girls 9-10
Dynasty Villanueva
6:10.36
1500m Boys 9-10
Jonathan Cisneros
5:41.27
1500m Girls 11-12
Jimena Muro
5:30.21
LA Jets Track Meet
05/027/2016-05/29/2016
1500m Girls 8 & under
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Alondra Muro
6:18.72
1500m Boys 8 & under
Ernesto Miguel
7:06.33
1500m Boys 9-10
Jonathan Cisneros
5:31.53
1500m Girls 11-12
Jimena Muro
5:31.16
1500m Boys 11-12
Anthony Cisneros
5:32.63
Erik Polanco
5:34.01
3000m Boys 11-12
Erik Polanco
11:44.52
3000m Girls 11-12
Jimena Muro
11:48.82
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Club Notice
Roadrunners meet to run at 6:30 PM Mondays, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays at Suzanne Park, Walnut.
Contributions for the newsletter would be greatly appreciated, so if you have a story
or an event you would like published in the newsletter,
please submit the article to Nancy Young @ [email protected]
Please also forward your race results to coach Danny as soon as you complete
the run so that they can be published in a timely manner.
Thanks to our club sponsors:
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