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About PSA.............................................................................. 12 PSA Board and Staff................................................................. 13 The Pensacola Area................................................................. 14 Pensacola............................................................................ 16 Gulf Breeze......................................................................... 18 Pensacola Beach.................................................................. 20 Community Map..................................................................... 22 Nutrition................................................................................. 25 Injury Prevention..................................................................... 29 Pensacola Marathon................................................................ 32 History................................................................................ 34 Maps.................................................................................. 36 Rules and Information......................................................... 38 Pensacola Marathon Committee........................................... 39 Entertainment..................................................................... 40 Kid’s Marathon.................................................................... 41 Past Pensacola Marathon Winners....................................... 42 Our Charities....................................................................... 43 Participants Stories.............................................................. 45 Local Events........................................................................ 49 Double Bridge Run.................................................................. 52 History................................................................................ 54 Map.................................................................................... 55 Rules and Information......................................................... 56 Past Double Bridge Run Winners......................................... 58 Participant Story.................................................................. 59 Local Events........................................................................ 60 6 www.pensacolasports.com
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On behalf of the Pensacola Sports Association, we welcome you to the 2015-2016 running and expos for two premier Pensacola events, the 11th Annual Pensacola Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K and the 18th Annual Pensacola Double Bridge Run both presented by our tremendous partner, Publix. You will not find a more beautiful venue for running and fun than along the historic streets and shores of the nation’s oldest European settlement. Pensacola’s 450-year history gives visitors a wealth of places to visit and things to see while you are here. The Marathon and the Double Bridge Run both showcase our beautiful downtown area, including the Historic Pensacola Village, St. Michael’s Cemetery, Veterans’ Memorial Park and Wall South. You can also take in the views along the bayfront and across the bridges to the world’s whitest beaches. Race day aside, you will want to plan a little extra time to enjoy the Pensacola Lighthouse and the Naval Aviation Museum, both aboard Pensacola Naval Air Station, as well as other historic sites and museums. If you are into nature, combine our history with nature and camp at Ft. Pickens National Park and enjoy a tour of the fort or just roaming on your own. You will also find canoeing, kayaking, fishing and more to enjoy along the Florida Panhandle. The work of our Board of Directors, support and generosity of sponsors, and tireless dedication of volunteers make the race and expos for these two events possible. We thank the residences and businesses of the City of Pensacola, the City of Gulf Breeze, and Pensacola Beach for their support over the years and for being a part of the success of both events.� We welcome you to Pensacola and hope you stay for a while to enjoy this place that we call home. Have a great race and enjoy your stay!
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The upside of florida Greetings! I would like to welcome all who are participating in the Pensacola Marathon and Double Bridge Run. Pensacola is an active community, one of which is committed to creating a walkable and bikable downtown. As America’s first settlement, Pensacola continues to offer a rich history, and the vibe is continuing to grow. Please check out the local retail and restaurant scene on one of American’s greatest streets, Palafox. Whatever you decide to do in Pensacola, know that you all are family. A special thank you to all participants and volunteers for making this event a possibility and a great outdoor experience for all those involved. It was great to showcase our beautiful city to newcomers and to those who have been here before. The Pensacola metro area continues to serves as an excellent venue for events and competitions. On behalf of the City of Pensacola, I extend my very best wishes for continued success. Sincerely,
Ashton J. Hayward Mayor
Congratulations on being part of the Pensacola Double Bridge Run—one of the best and most scenic runs in the country. Spanning two bodies of water, two bridges, and three municipal areas, you are in store for one of the most breathtaking (literally and figuratively) running experiences. This is a one-of-a-kind course, which winds through Pensacola’s historic district, along picturesque Bayfront Parkway and on to the Three-Mile Bridge where views of the sun rising above the water will be captivating. We then welcome you to our great city of Gulf Breeze where, from the middle of one body of water to the center of the next, the majority of your run will take place. As you go through Gulf Breeze, you will experience the tranquility and beauty of our community. Our City is home to some of Northwest Florida’s most enjoyable recreational opportunities (including the Gulf Islands National Seashore), elementary, middle and high schools that are among the most highly regarded in the State, and the Andrews Institute—the nationally preeminent orthopedic and sports medicine facility. We are proud to share our city with you. With our very best wishes for a successful and enjoyable race, Sincerely, Matt E. Dannheisser Mayor
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about the pensacola sports association History In 1954 several area businessmen met with the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce with the goal of reviving the Pensacola Open, a PGA tournament originally held in Pensacola in 1929. In 1955, the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization, running the Pensacola Open from 1956 through 1988. From 1955 until 1995 PSA remained dedicated to community, golf and tennis events. Recognizing that sports could be a vehicle for economic development while also benefiting local residents, the organization took on the role of sports marketing for Escambia County in addition to the many community-minded events on its calendar. PSA is dedicated to building a better community through sports. PSA has significantly increased the number of sporting events coming to the area. Today PSA organizes and assists over 50 events per year bringing thousands of individuals to our area and pumping millions of dollars into the local economy. In 2014, PSA hosted the first NCAA Division I college baseball games to be held in Pensacola. Florida vs. Southern Miss. and Alabama vs. Troy played to sold out crowds on two separate evenings. Also in 2014, PSA completed a four-year contract with the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) to host their State Fast-pitch Softball Championships. New to the area in 2014, the Pro Watercross Tour (jet ski competition) started its 2014 summer tour with an event at Pensacola Beach.
Mission
To work with international, national, state and local governments and other public and private entities in the development, organization, bidding, advertising, promotion, encouragement, hosting and the operation of amateur and professional sports in Northwest Florida for the purpose of regional economic development (Sports Economic Development). To unite in common organization all others whose purpose is to foster and encourage amateur and professional sports and personal physical fitness in the
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Northwest Florida region. To recognize outstanding amateur and professional individuals and team performance.
Services Event Coordination
PSA has a staff of professionals who are experienced in all phases of event management. We have many areas of expertise, including marketing, budgeting, event operations, hospitality, and public relations. PSA also hosts a variety of community and charity events. Every year, they hold Racquet Roundup free tennis clinics around the Pensacola area. PSA also helps Arc Gateway with the Bud Light Charity Challenge Tennis Tournament and Bud Light Charity Golf Tournament. The High School All-Star Series began with football in 2004 and now includes boys and girls soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball and boys and girls basketball. These games feature the top senior athletes from Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties.
Public Relations
PSA promotes events through media outlets including newspapers, radio stations, television station and cable companies throughout northwest Florida. Television spots and print advertising is also done for many events. Taking existing events and elevating them to the next level of success is one of their �specialties!
Grant Program
The Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) Grant Program is designed to collect critical information from those organizations/events that request assistance from the Pensacola Sports Association in any form in its capacity as the sports marketing agent for Escambia County.
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2015 - 2016 pensacola sports association b o a r d o f d i r e c t o r s Directors
Douglas Bates Bobby Behr Chip Boes Jackie Brown Michael Burroughs Michael Capps Jehan Clark Will Condon Brian Cooper Bill Creedon Mike Eddins Ted Gund Bill Hamilton Buddy Hinote Cam Johnson Rick Johnson Katie Kehoe Rhea Kessler
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Clark, Partington, Hart B B & T Bank Escambia County Schools Santa Rosa County Schools Gulf Power Company SMG Swoop Consulting Sacred Heart Sports Care City of Pensacola Dept. of Neighborhood Services WEAR TV3 Hiles-McLeod Insurance Saltmarsh, Cleaveland and Gund Pensacola State College Santa Rosa School District Cox Communications ServisFirst Bank Holiday Inn Resort Dr. Alec Kessler Foundation
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Phil Kraus Mike Layton Richard McLeod John Panyko Jay Patel Ron Pulley Michael Rhodes Norm Ross Ted Roy Robby Rushing Dave Scott David Taylor Mark Taylor Greg Thomas Jeff Vannoy Monroe Watley Jodie Webb Finley Woodward
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Whether you call the Pensacola Bay area home or the perfect vacation spot, for being only a small quarter of the Florida Panhandle and Gulf Coast, the area has a big selection of recreational and cultural activities for both residents and out-of-towners. The sugar-white sands of our coastlines get their color from fine quartz eroded from the Appalachian Mountains, which are then carried seaward by rivers and creeks and deposited later by currents along the shores of Pensacola Beach and Gulf Breeze. Stretching from inland Pensacola and the Downtown Historic District to the coastal communities of Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Beach, the Pensacola Bay area has no shortage of things to do. From experiencing Gulf Coast culture in the form of local art, history and cuisine to enjoying a day of indoor or outdoor recreations and leisure time, there’s always something new to try in our area. Runners participating in the Pensacola Marathon and Half Marathon will travel through Downtown Pensacola up to Pensacola International Airport, but only the Half Marathon will bring runners closer to Barrancas Avenue, which leads to Pensacola’s Naval Air Station (NAS). Participants of the Double Bridge Run will cross Three-Mile Bridge and Bob Sikes Bridge, starting in Downtown Pensacola and running through Gulf Breeze to the finish line on Pensacola Beach.
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P e n s a c o l a By Dawn Gresko
Welcome to Pensacola: America’s first settlement and renowned “City of Five Flags.” Before becoming a Spanish settlement in 1559 when Tristan de Luna landed, the area was occupied by a Muskogeanspeaking Native American tribe who were called the “Panzacola,” from which the name for the city of Pensacola was derived. After de Luna, Pensacola swapped hands from the Spanish to British, French, Confederates and Americans, hence it is referred to popularly as the City of Five Flags.
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Pensacola Lighthouse, Photo by Shawn and Lindy Brown Aside from its rich history, Pensacola offers plenty of local attractions and has gained recognition as a tourist hotspot on the Gulf Coast and Florida Panhandle. Today, the city houses more than 50,000 residents with military members and families comprising a big chunk of the population thanks to Pensacola’s Naval Air Station (NAS). NAS is also home to the Pensacola Lighthouse, Naval Aviation Museum, and Fort Barrancas. Enjoy free admission to Pensacola’s Naval Aviation Museum, where you can find vintage and modern aircraft models, historic exhibits, and experience the thrill of flight in one of the museum’s flight simulators. Schedule a tour to travel to the top of nearby Pensacola Lighthouse, or explore the tunnels of Fort Barrancas while you’re there. Pensacola is home to the Blue Angels, who are known for frequent practice runs and air shows flying high and low above the city. Heading to Downtown Pensacola brings you closer to the city’s historic foundation, especially when touring the Historic Pensacola Village. Catch a game at the Pensacola Bayfront stadium, home of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and soon-to-be-home of UWF’s new football team The Argonauts. Don’t forget tickets for the next Pensacola Ice Flyers game, or concert, hosted at Pensacola Bay Center. But, if art and culture is your thing, then be sure to check out the art exhibits at T.T. Wentworth Museum, Pensacola Museum of Art, Quayside Art Gallery, or Blue Morning Gallery. Grab a seat and enjoy a production at one of Downtown Pensacola’s many unique theatres: the newly renovated Rex Theatre, the Saengar Theatre, or Pensacola Little Theatre. Take a Saturday trip to the Palafox Market, our very own downtown farmers market, which offers a selection of fresh produce along with booths and displays by local musicians and artists. Also located on the Palafox Place strip in downtown is Vinyl Music Hall, which offers a variety of musical performances each month. You can check out more of the downtown nightlife at one of the many clubs inside Seville Quarter for a night of dancing, comedy, local music, and/or a casual game of pool. If you’re looking for food fuel, or a place to sample some of the Gulf Coast’s finest cuisine, then look no further because any one of these Pensacola restaurants has a menu to make your mouth water: Fish House, Jackson’s Steakhouse, Global Grill, McGuire’s, Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, Five Sisters Blues Café, Nick’s Boathouse, Polonza Bistro, The Melting Pot, Carmen’s Lunch Bar, The Ruby Slipper and, of course, many more.
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Whether you’re going hiking through the Gulf Shores National Seashore, taking a journey on kayak, or trying your hand at rock climbing, be sure to check out Weatherford’s for all your outdoor apparel needs. Location/Hours: 3009 E Cervantes St. / Mon. – Sat. 9 am - 6 pm Find your brand of climate appropriate footwear, clothing, or gear for work or play at Intercoastal Outfitters, where their motto says it all: start here and go anywhere! Location/Hours: 701 E Gregory St. / Mon. – Fri. 10 am – 6 pm, Sat. 10 am – 5 pm Get fresh and local groceries from Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe, or stop by the store for a healthy smoothie made to order and choose from a buffet of breakfast, lunch and/or dinner. Location/Hours: 315 W Garden St. / Mon. – Sat. 7 am - 9 pm, Sun. 9 am - 8 pm If you’re looking for a nice dine-in experience, then look no further than The Fish House, where you can opt for eating your meal out on the deck against the beautiful backdrop of the bay. Location/Hours: 600 S Barracks St. / Mon. – Sun. 11 am until close If a more upscale dining experience is what you’re after, then consider finding a seat at The Global Grill, an upscale tapas bar with food, wine, and other specialty drinks. Location/Hours: 27 South Palafox Pl. / Tues. – Thurs. 5 - 9 pm, Fri. – Sat. 5 - 10 pm
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Welcome to Gulf Breeze: the cozy, quaint community located just on the other side of Pensacola Bay Bridge (also known as the Three-Mile Bridge), and situated between the bustling metropolis of Downtown Pensacola and populated shores of Pensacola Beach. Although the Gulf Breeze waterfront community is small, containing a population of about 6,000, the area is still ideal for fun and adventure. By Dawn Gresko
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Hot Spots Situated in the heart of Gulf Breeze is a local corner of Greece called Aegean Breeze, an authentic Greek restaurant offering a unique atmosphere along with traditional Greek cuisine that you can enjoy as either dine-in or take-out. Location/Hours: 913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy #20 / (Lunch) Wed. – Fri. 11 am – 2:30 pm (Dinner) Mon. – Thurs. 4:30 – 8:30 pm, Fri. – Sat. 4:30 – 9 pm For the best Thai and vegetarian food selections in Pensacola, order your food from Thai 54 Cuisine online and pick it up at the restaurant, or stay awhile with friends and family to savor some authentic Thai dishes and drinks including bubble drink with tapioca, as well as Thai iced tea and coffee. Location/Hours: 47 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. / Mon. – Fri. 11 am - 9 m, Sat. 12 - 9 pm If you’re craving Mexican food try out Rio Bravo, where traditional recipes are combined with local ingredients for authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine (and margaritas!) Location/Hours: 3755 Gulf Breeze Pkwy # I / Mon. – Thurs. 11 am - 10 pm, Fri. – Sat. 11 am 11 pm, Sun. 11 am - 9 pm Shoreline Park
The only zoo in the Pensacola Bay area is the 50-acre Gulf Breeze Zoo with over 1,000 animals. These include giraffes, coatimundi, rhinoceroses, zebras, chimpanzees, gorillas, giant tortoises, squirrel monkeys, otters, alligators and hippopotamuses. The zoo’s raised boardwalk provides a special vantage point for viewing herds of deer, wildebeest, ostrich, cape hunting dogs–and islands on which chimps and gorillas roam free. Gulf Breeze is best known for being part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, a nationally protected park with a plethora of recreational activities. From snorkeling to hiking and birding, the park offers a variety of ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Part of the park is the Naval Live Oaks area, where visitors can swim in the shallow water or picnic underneath the pavilion. The nearby waters of the Santa Rosa Island shoreline are perfect for parents with small children who want to enjoy a dip in the waters while avoiding all the rough surf. There’s over 7.5 miles of nature trails for walking, biking, hiking and even camping, and the most popular trail is the 1/8 mile Breckenridge Nature Trail. As long as you make reservations and leave no mess behind, primitive camping is welcome at the park. Campgrounds have basic amenities such as restrooms, outdoor showers and picnic areas. Across from the Gulf Breeze Community Center and on the Santa Rosa Sound is Shoreline Park, another section of Gulf Islands National Seashore, which has more hiking trails, a fishing pier and pavilion, as well as a boat launch and even a dog park for your furry family members. The Gulf Breeze Community Center serves as a venue for a number of recreational and sports events. The center is also home to the newest, year-round farmers market known as Market in the Breeze, where you can find a healthy selection of local fruits and veggies every Tuesday evening.
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Shop for fall with Gulf Breeze’s own Gibson Girl Clothing, which has been offering the latest trends online or in store for semi-formal to casual styles since 2010. Location/Hours: 816 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. / Mon. – Sat. 10 am - 7 pm, Sun. 12 - 5 pm Experience part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore by exploring the forests of Naval Live Oaks and traversing 7.5 miles of trails, including the 1/8 mile Breckenridge Nature Trail. The headquarters building shows exhibits featuring audio descriptions, a tactile model of a live oak tree, and natural historical objects. Location/Hours: US Hwy. 98 (East of Gulf Breeze) / Mon. – Sun. 8 am - sunset Take the whole family to the major recreation area in Gulf Breeze called Shoreline Park, which is also part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. The park encompasses about 155 acres of land, where all ages are welcome to enjoy the fishing pier, swimming area, boat launch and dog park, as well as the large gazebo and pavilion for picnics or relaxing in the shade. Location/Hours: 800 Shoreline Dr. / Mon. – Sat. 7:30 am – 9 pm, Sun. 12:30 - 6 pm
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PE n s a c o l a B e a c h By Dawn Gresko
Welcome to Pensacola Beach, where the green waves of the Emerald Coast meet the Gulf Coast’s signature white shores and rolling, sandy dunes sprouting with sea oats and other native, marine flora. It’s a coastal community located just across Bob Sikes Bridge on Santa Rosa Island with a population of roughly 3,000. But don’t let the small population fool you—there’s always a crowd and always something to do at Pensacola Beach. Aside from paddle boarding, parasailing, and other marine activities, feel free to be a beach bum and recline underneath an umbrella on our unique snowy-white shorelines. For those with small children, you might appreciate the nearby Quietwater Beach, where the water is typically shallow, calm and clear. While the kids are building sandcastles, the adults may relax, enjoy the boardwalk music, and order takeout for a picnic on the beach. But, if you’d rather not get sand in your shoes, don’t fret, because there are plenty of activities to dive into without actually going onto the beach.
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Hot Spots Ready to take a break from the sun and sand? Take a stroll on the Boardwalk at Pensacola Beach for the perfect shopping destinations and restaurants to satisfy your cravings. On the other side of Bob Sikes Bridge is The Grand Marlin Restaurant & Oyster Bar, where you’ll find weekly specials. Location/Hours: 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. / Mon. – Thurs. 11 am - 10 pm, Fri. – Sat. 11 am - 11 pm, Sun. 10 am - 10 pm Enjoy wine, handcrafted beer, and/or specialty coffee paired with your favorite foods at one of Pensacola Beach’s bestkept secrets, The Wine Bar & Bistro, where you can sip and savor weekly wine tastings on Fridays from 5 – 7 pm. Location/Hours: 400 Quietwater Beach Rd. #10 / Mon. – Thurs. 5 - 9 pm, Fri. – Sun. 11 am - 10 pm Whether you’re ordering lunch or dinner, relax in a casual, tropical setting and dine dockside for a taste of island at Hemingway’s Island Grill. Location/Hours: 400 Quietwater Beach Rd. #16 / Sun. 10 am - 9 pm, Mon. – Thurs. 11 am - 9 pm, Fri. – Sat. 11 am - 10 pm
Pensacola Beach Fish Sign Perhaps the most well-known landmark in Pensacola Beach, aside from the famous beach ball water tower near Casino Beach, is Fort Pickens—the largest of the four forts built around Pensacola Bay to defend the city from invaders. Fort Pickens is also part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, and the fort was used to hold prisoner Geronimo and other members of the Chiricahua-Apache tribe during the 1880s. If you’re looking for something fresh to eat, then head out to the Casino Beach parking lot on Thursday evenings for the Pensacola Beach farmers market called Market on the Beach. The beach is also home to Portofino Island Resort, where you can get your fill of pampering all while taking in the beautiful, beachside views. Whether you’re looking for a casual meal or an upscale dining experience on the deck overlooking the water, you’ll want to head out to Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, where you’ll find Hemingway’s Island Grill, Bamboo Willies, Hooters, Boardwalk Café, Cactus Flower Café, and Papa’s Pizza along with the Wine Bar & Cheese Shop. You’ll also find one-of-a-kind clothing boutiques and shops with jewelry, art, surf wear and gifts—needless to say, there’s a little something for everyone at the Boardwalk! The Boardwalk isn’t the only place where you can find good grub—there’s also Flounder’s Chowder House, The Grand Marlin and H20 (a restaurant inside the Hilton Pensacola Beach). Whether you’re a seasoned fisherman or a beginner, you’ll be right at home at the Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier. There’s bait, tackle, rental rods, coolers, carts and several benches to make sure you have a comfortable experience on the pier. Some of the many gulf species that can be caught from the pier include Spanish mackerel, cobia, pompano, mahi mahi, flounder, blue fish, red fish, and tarpon to name a few. The pier also hosts fishing tournaments for those interested in participating or simply spectating at the events. The pier is open 24/7, so even if fishing is not your forte, you can head down and watch the sunset on the lovely Pensacola. You can also take in the sights and sounds of the beautiful, breezy island by hopping on the Beach Bum Trolley, which travels around the Pensacola Beach area, bringing passengers to places of interest (seasonal).
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Upgrade your fall attire and share your love for fashion with Envie Boutique, where the staff present amazing designer lines and bring an individualized statement to every wardrobe. Location/Hours: 400 Quietwater Beach Rd. / Mon. – Thurs. 10 am - 7 pm, Fri. – Sat. 10 am - 8 pm, Sun. 10 am - 7 pm European and Latin styles contribute to the colorful, bohemian atmosphere of International Boutique & Gift Shop, a shopping destination known for its one-of-a-kind look with finds from around the world. Location/Hours: 400 Quietwater Beach Rd. # 3 / Mon. – Thurs. 10 am - 7 pm, Fri. – Sat. 10 am - 8 pm, Sun. 10 am - 7 pm Hop aboard Pensacola Beach’s two-hour Premier Dolphin Cruise guided by experienced and entertaining captains who set sail from Portofino Boardwalk. You will spy dolphins, birds and other marine life that make their home along the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Location/Hours: 400 Quietwater Beach Rd. / Tues. 10:30 am - 1:00 pm, Wed. 9:30 - 11:30 am, Fri. – Sat. 9:30 - 11:30 am Peg Leg Pete’s Oyster Bar has been serving up fresh seafood to the people of Pensacola Beach since 1991. Today the restaurant is a hot spot on the beach, where visitors can enjoy live music and choose from a menu of oysters, shrimp or gluten-free items. Location/Hours: 1010 Ft. Pickens Rd. / Sun. – Thurs. 11 am – 10 pm, Fri. – Sat. 11 am – 10:30 pm Casino Beach Bar & Grille is all about customer experience and making customers feel like every day is a vacation. The restaurant offers quality coastal cuisine as well as signature island cocktails inside a relaxed atmosphere located at the foot of the Pensacola Gulf Pier. Location/Hours: 41 Ft. Pickens Rd. / Sun – Thurs. 11 am – close, Fri. – Sat. 11 am – close.
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Pre- and PostNutrition for Athletes
By Lisa LaVern, MS, RD, LD/N
Nutrition is vital for the athlete’s complete training plan leading up to an event or competition. Timing of meals, food selection, and nutrient strategy must be considered to support exceptional performance.
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Pre-event nutrition In preparing for a marathon or athletic event, carbohydrates should be the primary nutrient of concern, along with hydration. Why are carbohydrates so important? Carbohydrates are the primary fuel source for your body. Carbohydrate stores are also known as glycogen, which are limited in the body. An increase in glycogen will lead to increased endurance and maintenance of intensity. When there is a depletion of these stores, both fatigue and risk of injury follows – leading to a declined performance. Glycogen is found in both the liver (1/3) and the muscle (2/3). The amount of glycogen in the liver is used up in one day (with light activity). Without replenishing these stores at an appropriate time with the right food choices, performance will be hindered. In the days and hours leading up to the event what should an athlete consider? Carb-loading has been a well-known, wellstudied method to enhance performance for
a lean protein and familiar foods. It is also important to stay well-hydrated. This can be monitored by the color of your urine, which should be pale yellow, or by frequency of urination, which should be every one to two hours. Unfamiliar foods and supplements should not be ingested during this time. If the athlete consumes foods and supplements not tested previously during practice, this imposes a risk of intolerance. During the four-hour countdown prior to the time of the event, the athlete should consume easily digested carbohydrates, along with two to three cups of water. Foods recommended include high-carb with moderate protein, low fiber/low fat foods such as a bagel wi�th low fat cream cheese and tomato slices, or turkey sandwich with low fat cheddar cheese with mustard or fat free mayo. Fructose, a sugar found in fruits, fruit juices, and honey should be avoided as this contributes to intestinal distress such as diarrhea, abdominal discomfort and bloating.
Within 24 hours prior to the event, the athlete should focus on a 60 to 70 percent high carbohydrate, balanced diet that contains a lean protein and familiar foods. recreational to elite athletes. Studies have shown it is best for recreational athletes to carb-load using a seven-day approach vs. a one-day approach, and it is best for elite athletes to follow a modern three-day regimen. This is because of the rate of glycogen synthesis in the muscle is, on average, too slow for muscle glycogen to attain maximum levels in just 24 hours. This gives time for the muscle glycogen to build and attain maximum levels for maximum performance. Studies have shown a performance improvement after carb-loading of about 78 percent. Carb-loading can optimize glycogen stores within a two to six day high CHO diet contributing up to 70 percent of calories. However, it has been shown that more than 600g of carbs per day is not beneficial. Within 24 hours prior to the event, the athlete should focus on a 60 to 70 percent high carbohydrate, balanced diet that contains 26 www.pensacolasports.com
Within two hours prior to the event, liquid foods are generally the best. Try a vanilla lowfat or fat-free Greek yogurt. A well-tolerated snack, such as half of a PBJ sandwich made with the powdered peanut butter, which has lower fat, could also be a great choice. Include at least one cup water should be consumed during this time as well. Within one hour prior, drink one cup water and a simple carb from sucrose or glucose sources such as sport beans, gels or drinks. There is a crucial window before the event where an athlete should avoid eating. This time frame is the 15 to 45 minute window prior to the event due to the risk of the athlete becoming hypoglycemic, which is caused by low blood sugar. This causes light-headedness, dizziness, nausea and poor performance. Avoid any use of diuretics, such as alcohol, teas and coffee within 24 hours of race time. Keep in mind that a simple loss
of 1 percent of fluids will negatively affect performance. Post-event nutrition Immediately after the event, the athlete should focus on carbohydrate-rich foods that include a lean protein. It is vital to replace the glycogen lost and to maximize recovery and restoration with an intake of carbohydrates and proteins together. Muscle recovery and rebuilding is at its peak within 30 minutes after the exercise. It is important to have a recovery snack or supplement ready and easily accessible when completing the triathlon. Keep refrigerated items stored in a cooler with ice. Chocolate milk is a recommended and highly effective food choice for recovery to be consumed within the 30-minute window. Studies have shown that chocolate milk has recovery benefits similar to protein powders, but is less expensive. The athlete should aim for about 1.2g of carbs per kilogram (2.2kg = 1 pound) and a 6-20g protein intake immediately after the event and again for every hour for three to four hours. The first hour after the event, a small snack is often better tolerated than a large meal. Try a half ham sandwich with one cup 100 percent juice, or 1 percent milk fat cottage cheese with a half cup of fresh fruit or fourth cup of dried fruit. By the second hour the snack and meal sizes can gradually become larger. Adequate fluid intake should also be considered for recovery and rehydration. A rule of thumb is to drink until the urine color is pale. Drinks that include both simple sugar and electrolytes are recommended, such as sports drinks, but in small quantities. Try diluting the sports drink with water if unable to tolerate them at full strength. Depending on the athlete’s status from recreational, competitive or elite, if the event lasts three hours or longer, sports drinks to replenish lost electrolytes may not be enough. Sodium tablets can be used but it is not suggested to consume for the first time after the race. Athletes typically need time to build up a tolerance to these. Good luck to all participants in the upcoming Pensacola Marathon and Double Bridge Run! About the author: Lisa LaVern holds MS, RD, and LD/N degrees. She works at Sacred Heart Hospital for TouchPoint Support Services.
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Runners’ Knee Injuries: Before, During and After By Steve E. Jordan, M.D., Orthopaedic Surgery, Andrews Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Center
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Some athletes are more prone to knee injuries than others, including runners. Whether people are marathon runners or simply enjoy running a few miles around their neighborhood each day, running can take a toll on the knees. Over time, these stresses can accumulate and put people at a risk of experiencing a variety of knee injuries – some mild, some serious. Luckily, there are methods and strategies that runners can use to reduce their chances of injuring their knees. Consider these tips on prevention and treatments for knee injuries. www.pensacolasports.com 29
“Twenty to 80 percent of runners experience overuse injuries – the majority affect the knee” Before a knee injury When people first begin running, their knees may be healthy. However, overtime, the structures in and around the knees can wear down if they’re not properly taken care of. Many athletes may think they are immune to these injuries, but they are not. According to Dr. Steve Jordan, an orthopedic surgeon at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, Fla., knee injuries are common in regular runners despite the level of conditioning or expertise. “Anywhere from 20 to 80 percent of regular runners experience injuries that are directly attributable to running,” he said. Of these injuries, 40-50 percent are knee injuries. The most common problem is simply known as runner’s knee, or patellofemoral pain syndrome. Runner’s knee is classified as an overuse injury, meaning the tissues are simply inflamed from repetitive activity. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a diagnosis that may involve a variety of factors, some of which are related to how runners are built as well as how they run or how often they run. The other common knee injuries are iliotibial band syndrome and meniscal tears. Iliotibial band syndrome is a compression problem on the outer side of the knee often related to weakness in muscles around the upper leg and hip. Meniscal injuries are commonly seen on older runners and are due to wear and tear of the meniscal cartilages that act as shock absorbers between the bones. Iliotibal band syndrome can be safely treated with therapy and avoided with proper strengthening whereas meniscal problems are hard to prevent and often need surgery to be corrected. However, there are some strategies to prevent some injuries from occurring, Dr. Jordan noted. While certain factors, such as age and gender, cannot be changed, others can. It is important to have a thorough check up by your primary care physician before beginning any new exercise program to screen for risk factors or abnormal blood levels of iron, vitamins and minerals such as vitamin D and calcium. Several studies have proven that an adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D can help reduce the risk of orthopaedic fractures and reduce bone loss just as regular outdoor exercise can. On average, people need 1,000 milligrams of calcium a day and 600 milligrams of vitamin D. Dr. Jordan noted that these recommendations are often set on a case-by-case basis and that you should follow the advice of your physician with regard to replacement or treatment with supplements. Physical therapy research has shown that making small changes to your gait or the way you run can increase your chances of avoiding overuse injuries. These changes include shortening your stride length and widening slightly the distance between your feet from side to side when you run. It is best to have a qualified running coach or therapist help you with these adjustments. Interestingly, whether or not you warm up or run on hills does not affect your injury rate. Increasing distances too soon and improperly fitting shoes can lead to injuries. It is best to have shoes that match your running style and to seek out running routes that have softer surfaces not just hard surfaces like sidewalks or roads. Before you start a running program, get the best advice you can to safely evaluate all the factors that you do have control over to prevent problems.
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Stretching is a good way to get ready for a run and maintain flexibility. During a knee injury When runners do get injured, it is mainly because they do not listen to their bodies. They ignore the pain and choose to run through it, aggravating the injury even more. Veteran runners actually experience fewer injuries because they know their bodies and can tell when something has gone wrong. If you do have problems, use caution and don’t ignore the symptoms. Start with rest, use ice if helpful and try over the counter medications such as Motrin, Alleve or Tylenol. Continuing to run after you develop an overuse injury can often make problems worse and more difficult to treat. If pain persists after seven� to 10 days of rest and conservative treatment you should have a sports medicine doctor evaluate your injury. Early treatment and identification and perhaps correction of the cause can help you get back running sooner. “If you have problems use caution and don’t ignore the symptoms.” After a knee injury Once an injury has happened, recovery times can vary. It all depends on the type of injury that has occurred, according to Dr. Jordan. “Injuries that involve the bone, such as stress injuries or stress fractures of the tibia or heel bone, may take up to three months to heal, whereas soft tissue injuries, such as strains or tendonitis, may heal more quickly,” he noted. For each injury though, a specific treatment plan developed to address all your unique findings is the best. This may require the combined work of a physician, a therapist and a running coach. Therefore, after an injury has occurred, it is important that the cause or aggravating factors are determined. As most running injuries have nonsurgical treatments, certain exercises can help aid the injured muscles and ligaments. For example, with iliotibial band syndrome, usually stretching and strengthening the thigh and hip muscles can help speed the recovery and prevent recurrences. Prior injury is a risk factor for more running injuries though, so the best strategy is prevention. A running coach or physical therapist can work with you to improve the way you run to prevent orthopaedic injuries and allow you to enjoy the tremendous health benefits of regular running. For more information about Dr. Jordan or to schedule an appointment visit AndrewsInstitute.com or call 916.8700.
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From 1984 to 2004, the Pensacola Naval Air Station Department of Morale, Welfare and Recreation (Pensacola NAS MWR) operated and hosted the Blue Angels Marathon, the official Navy Marathon, every February. Unfortunately, in September of 2004, Hurricane Ivan devastated the Pensacola area. After the hurricane, Pensacola NAS MWR and the Commanding Officer decided against continuing the marathon because of damage to the base. However, less than a year later in February of 2005, a local businessman and avid runner, Paul Epstein, created the Pensacola Marathon in order to keep a marathon event in Pensacola. In 2008, Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) took over the event, changed the location to Veteran’s Park, and moved the start date to Veteran’s Day weekend in November when temperatures are much cooler for runners. Since PSA has been involved, the event has grown to over 2,500 runners.
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Combine Veteran’s Day weekend, historic Pensacola, sugary white sandy beaches, add a route atop the bluffs overlooking Escambia Bay where runners greet the sunrise, and you have the perfect recipe for the 11th Annual Pensacola Marathon, scheduled Sunday, Nov. 8. The race begins and ends at Veteran’s Memorial Park on the bay front then winds its way along a 13.1 mile circuit of the city for the half marathoners and a full 26.2 loop for the full marathon. The course features running through historic neighborhoods, the downtown district, bands, and cheering Pensacolians. The finish line is next to the Nation’s only replica of the National Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Pensacola Marathon is also a Boston Marathon Qualifier. November in Pensacola provides great weather for a race where temperatures average 60 degrees. Pensacola Marathon–come for the challenge, stay for the fun!
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About Veteran’s Park
The 2015 Marathon will be held on Veteran’s Day Weekend in Pensacola; beginning and ending at Veteran’s Park, site of the Vietnam Veterans Wall South, the only (half-size) replica of the National Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C. Pensacola’s Veteran’s Park includes a World War I Memorial, a World War II Memorial, a monument dedicated to the WWII Submarine Lifesaving League, a Korean War Memorial, a Vietnam-era HU-1M Huey helicopter, and a children of Vietnam Veterans memorial.
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The starting line for both the marathon and the half marathon will be near Admiral Mason Park in Downtown Pensacola, near the intersection of 10th Avenue and Colfax Street. The finish line for both races will be near the intersection of 10th Ave and Romana Street, next to the Vietnam Wall Memorial. The course time limit for the full and half marathon is 6 hours. The half marathon utilizes much of the same course as the full, so the entire course closes at12:30 (6 hours).
On-Course Entertainment and Aid Stations Aid stations are approximately every 2 miles. Every aid station will have spring water and Nuun (electrolyte drink). Aid stations near mile 8-13 and 20 will have Gu Gel (various flavors). There will be portable toilets at each aid station as well as the start and finish areas. Medical support will be available on the course and at the finish line. There will be some form of entertainment throughout the course from bands, DJs, high school, drum lines, residences cheering, parade floats, etc.
Race Goodies All finishers in both races will receive a custom Pensacola Marathon medal. Refreshments, food, and beverage will be available at the finish line for all participants. Additional runner goodies will be announced as they become available.
Race Expo and Packet Pickup and Late Registration The 2015 Pensacola Marathon Expo and Packet Pick-Up will be located at the Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel located at 200 E. Gregory St. Friday, November 6 - 2 pm - 7 pm. Saturday, November 7 - 12 noon - 5 pm. NO DAY-OF-RACE REGISTRATION
Race T-Shirts
Participants will receive a dry-fit performance short sleeve race shirt. Shirts will be gender specific. Please specify your size of shirt you would like when you submit your race application.
2015 Pensacola Marathon Committee Structure Event Chair - PSA Board - Rick Johnson Event Co-Chair - Will Condon Executive Director - Ray Palmer Event Director - Jason Libbert Race Director - Paul Epstein Medical Director - Dr. Stephanie Duggan
Post Race Party Expo Music/Entertainment Volunteers Registration Cheer Groups Kids Marathon Gear Bag VIP
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Michael Capps Taysha Blessington Rhea Kessler Greg Thomas Sally Garst Paula Shell Cam Johnson Richard McLeod Candy Carlisle
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Awards Overall awards for both races including overall, masters, grandmasters and senior grandmasters will be awarded individually at the conclusion of each event. Age group awards three deep in five year age groups starting at 18 for the marathon and 12 for the half will be available at the finish area.
Scoring/Timing Relay - This event will be timed with the IPICO electronic timing system. All individuals on the relay will share the same timing chip. You must wear your chip properly in order to be timed. Fasten the strap with timing chip on your left ankle. Once you have crossed the finish line volunteers will help you remove the tag. DO NOT wear the tag around your neck, in your pocket, or anywhere other than your ankle.
Indiviudals - This event will be timed with the IPICO electronic timing system. You must wear your chip properly in order to be timed. Fasten the chip to the top of your shoe with the included orange tie. Make sure the chip is flat on top of your shoe. Once you have crossed the finish line volunteers will help you remove the chip.
Overall awards will be scored by GUN TIME. Age category awards will be scored by NET or CHIP TIME.
Stroller / Wheelchair Policy Only pushrim wheelchairs will be permitted to enter the full marathon. Hand Crank wheelchairs are not permitted to compete. Baby strollers, jogging strollers or push carts are not permitted on the half or full marathon course.
Important Dates November 6 - Packet Pick-up and Expo at the Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel. November 7 - Packet Pick-up and Expo at the Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel. November 8 - Pensacola Half, Full and Kids Marathon Race Day Timeline 5:00 - Race Day Packet Pick-Up (NO REGISTRATION) - Start/Finish Line 5:45 - Pensacola Marathon Devotional (optional) 6:10 - Line Up on Starting Line 6:25 - Colors Presentation and National Anthem 6:30 - Start of the Pensacola Half and Full Marathon 12:15 - Kids line up for start of Kids Marathon 12:30 - Marathon and Half Marathon Course Closes 12:30 - Start of the Kids Marathon 1:00 - Kids Marathon Course Closes
2015 Pensacola Marathon 5k Information Course
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Security Sgt. Steve Rankin Aid Stations Finley Woodward Cones Matt Ruckman, Jim Beran Mile Markers/Course Signage Mike Overton Medical Will Condon Relay Ted Roy 5K Mike Layton Finish Mike Price
The starting line for the 5k portion of the Pensacola Marathon will be near Admiral Mason Park in Downtown Pensacola, near the intersection of 10th Avenue and Romana St. It is the same start and finish as the full and half marathon. Course time limit is 1 hour. IMPORTANT: the runner must know the 5k course and where to turn off from the half and full course. The turnoff will be well marked and will be lined with volunteers.
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e n t e r t a i n m e n t As if sweeping views of Pensacola Bay and the city’s quaint neighborhoods aren’t enough, Marathon runners will enjoy live entertainment at various points along the 13.1 mile circuit of the city for the half marathoners and a full 26.2 loop for the full marathon. The bands scheduled to play include an eclectic mix of acts guaranteed to give runners the motivation to keep moving. Post Pluto
John Hart
Post Pluto Mixes the improv roots and unexpected covers of the jam world with the groove of funk and the originality of today’s indie scene.The five-piece Pensacola band has built a reputation for ‘gettin’ people movin’.’ Music can be many things to many people. These guys embrace it for what it is to them–fun. Their sound rocks and rolls. It peaks and soars. It reaches the depths of an entirely fresh universe that is unabashedly and undeniably Post Pluto. The band’s latest CD, New Horizons was recently released. Post Pluto members Michael Garcia-Vocals Jeff Smith-Keys Gordon Frank-Guitar Tommy Pelkowski-Bass Max Gerke-Drum
Florida based artist John Hart is an acclaimed guitar player all along the East Coast and Gulf Coast. Leading up to his creation of John Hart Project, John spent a few years touring the East Coast with the prominent Sauce Boss. The warm, rich tones of John’s classical guitar playing approach brings an exciting and fresh presence to his live show, while his unique weaving of finger picking and blues influence brings a flavor to the sound like no other. Revered as a young man beyond his time, John’s influences come from a mix of blues legends such as Muddy Waters, B.B. King and Albert Collins, to rock legends Jimi Hendrix and Duane Allman to modern monsters such as Derek Trucks and John Mayer. His latest record, Frisson, shines an entirely new light on the depths of his creativity and his reach. https://www.facebook.com/ pages/John-Hart-Project/294786600551299l.
Loaded Goat
Born in Anderson, Indiana, Tyler started his professional career at the age of 13 and touring internationally at age 18. He has shared the stage or opened for everyone from Joe Bonamassa, Van Morrision, The Allman Brothers, Johnny Winter, John Rich and the list goes on and on. Tyler has toured the world and played for thousands over the last 10 years. His debut album Already Home (recorded with super producer David Z) was released is 2013. www.reverbnation.com/tylermac. www.facebook.com/tylermacfans
Loaded Goat was formed seven years ago by a group of high school friends. They are a local Pensacola Beach favorite, playing an eclectic mix of “B” sides and album oriented rock. Loaded Goat Members Grey Burge - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica Mike Sarra - Guitar, Vocals Casey Kirk - Bass, Vocals Dave Cleveland - Drums, Cowbell Mike Hardiman - Guitar, Vocals Dustin Ruffin-Keyboards, Vocals
Michael Lockwood
Michael Lockwood is a professional guitarists/vocalist who has been performing and teaching music on the Gulf Coast for over 25 years. He currently owns and operates the Pensacola Music Company located at 901 N 12th Avenue in Pensacola. PMC has over 100 students per week taking private lessons. They currently have 6 teachers providing private music lessons on guitar, piano, drums, vocals, saxophone, clarinet, flute, ukulele, and more. PMC and all of the teachers are professional musicians who can also be contracted to perform at private parties, clubs, restaurants, and just about anywhere! If you need anything music, call The Pensacola Music Company at 850-232-3091
Michael Norris
Once you’ve experienced the spirited, soulful performances of Mike Norris, you will soon realize what makes him one of Pensacola Beaches’ favorite musicians. Mike’s songs deliver catchy melodies paired with lyrics that draw upon his rural Alabama roots, quick wit, and breezy Gulf Coast attitude. Mike currently plays solo shows, as well as with his band, The Sundogs, along the Gulf Coast of Florida.
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Dennis Gossman
Having been raised by �Navy and music-loving parents, Dennis lived and breathed the music of his youth from the radio, 45’s and albums. The sixties found him in London with a Silvertone electric guitar as the Beatles reached their creative peek and the whole London scene was exploding with fantastic music. After moving from London to New Orleans, he gravitated into the world of acoustic guitars and harmonica. Pensacola became his home in 1971 where he began playing professionally in a number of popular bands like Wildwood, Café Racer, RPM, and The Cadillacs. He pursued the craft of songwriting with passion, and performed one of his original songs at the Opry on the Star Search television show. Dennis met acclaimed Songwriter/Publisher, Dennis Morgan, and was invited to Nashville to record a CD of his own songs, entitled GO. He is a multi-instrumentalist playing the harmonica, guitars and bass. He is now playing in several excellent duos with Ricky Lee Phelps (former lead singer and writer for The Kentucky Headhunters), Bill Dossey from ‘Lectric Mullet, and acclaimed New Orleans singer Tomato as well as the Pensacola based Sundogs band and with the Gulf Coasts’ popular Pale Moon Rising band.
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Chris Kessler will play a music mix.
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The Subway Kids Marathon is an opportunity for young runners and walkers under the age of 13 to develop healthy exercise and nutrition habits as they participate in a modified marathon just for kids. Kids can register and participate individually or as a member of a group organized by schools, churches, or other organizations. Each participant will have 12 weeks to run, walk, or wheelchair 25 miles in 1/2 or 1 mile intervals while tracking their progress on the special Kids Marathon tracking log (see below). Then on Nov. 8, 2015 they will complete their full marathon by running/walking/wheeling the final 1.2 miles across the official finish line of the Pensacola Marathon. Your Registration Fee will include: • Subway Kids Marathon Race t-shirt • Subway Kids Marathon medal • Training materials • Official mileage log • Refreshments at the Kick off and Post race refreshments
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Pensacola Marathon Past Winners by Year Full Marathon Male
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Male Fastest Times
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2005 Alonzo Lewis III 3:01:04 2007 Matt Dobson 2006 Charles Engle 2:38:09 2014 Brent Schneider 2007 Matt Dobson 2:33:02 2013 Brent Schneider 2008 Matt Dobson 2:43:03 2009 Ron Young 2009 Ron Young 2:36:17 2006 Charles Engle 2010 Matthew Dobson 2:48:58 2012 Brent Schneider 2011 Ben Stephenson 2:54:28 2008 Matt Dobson 2012 Brent Schneider 2:42:32 2010 Matthew Dobson 2013 Brent Schneider 2:35:17 2011 Ben Stephenson 2014 Brent Schneider 2:34:19 2005 Alonzo Lewis III
2:33:02 2:34:19 2:35:17 2:36:17 2:38:09 2:42:32 2:43:03 2:48:58 2:54:28 3:01:04
Full Marathon Female
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Female Fastest Time
2005 Kelly Wild 3:18:00 2009 Anna Hallex 2006 Rebecca Jordan 3:24:59 2013 Amy Ostrofe 2007 Kiersten Schnacke 3:18:55 2012 Jyl Horst 2008 Tara Lenn 3:11:47 2008 Tara Lenn 2009 Anna Hallex 2:58:25 2011 Heather Asmar 2010 Tessa Knott 3:33:07 2005 Kelly Wild 2011 Heather Asmar 3:16:53 2007 Kiersten Schnacke 2012 Jyl Horst 3:02:38 2014 Kristy Maxwell 2013 Amy Ostrofe 2:59:20 2006 Rebecca Jordan 2014 Kristy Maxwell 3:19:02 2010 Tessa Knott
2:58:25 2:59:20 3:02:38 3:11:47 3:16:53 3:18:00 3:18:55 3:19:02 3:24:59 3:33:07
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2006 Mary Sweeney 1:30:41 2010 Johanna Mahoney 2007 Valerie Keefer 1:37:09 2008 Marit Chrislock-Lauterbach 2008 Marit Chrislock-Lauterbach 1:27:20 2009 Rebecca Jordan 2009 Rebecca Jordan 1:28:19 2011 Tatum Massey 2010 Johanna Mahoney 1:23:03 2013 Amy Maier 2011 Tatum Massey 1:30:09 2014 Mackenzie Dockendorf 2012 Amy Simonetta 1:33:49 2006 Mary Sweeney 2013 Amy Maier 1:30:34 2012 Amy Simonetta 2014 Mackenzie Dockendorf 1:30:40 2007 Valerie Keefer
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Gary Smith Michael Padilla Everett Whiteside Dwain McDuffie David Thomas Tony Skiles Everett Whiteside Danny Goodman Jr. Justin Gates
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Our Charities the warrior challenge returns to pensacola marathon The Warrior Challenge Returns to Pensacola Marathon Benefiting Warrior Challenge College Scholarship, Warrior Challenge Shoe Grant The Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) is pleased to announce the Warrior Challenge will again partner with the Pensacola Marathon Presented by Publix to raise funds for their cause. For the fourth consecutive year, five current and former Army Rangers will be running the Pensacola Marathon wearing military boots and 50 lb. ruck sacks to raise awareness and funds. The team consists of local former Army Ranger Brad King, SFC Gerald Nelson, SFC Kevin Wettschreck, and two more to be named prior to the race. They will be accepting donations through the Army Ranger Fund and have created two new programs to award the money to local military families: The Warrior Challenge Scholarship and the Warrior Challenge Shoe Grant. Their goal is to raise enough money to award two $1,000 college scholarships to a military family student and give away 100 pairs of shoes to children of a military family. Details on how to apply for the scholarship and shoe grants will be announced at a later date. More information can be found at www.nationalrgrassociation.com/warrior-challenge. Participants will have the opportunity to make a donation during the registration process as well as at the two-day packet pick-up and expo held at the Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel on Nov. 6 and 7, 2015. Both groups will have an expo booth with information and ways to accept donations. The 11th running of the Pensacola Marathon Presented by Publix is Sunday, Nov. 8. To register for the Pensacola Marathon or for more information on these charities and how to get involved, visit www.marathonpensacola.com.
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Team MoreThanFour Raising Funds for Cause The Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) is pleased to announce the Pensacola Marathon Presented by Publix has partnered with Rally Foundation for childhood cancer research (Rally) for the 2015 event. The 11th annual marathon event will be used as a vehicle to bring more awareness to their cause and ultimately raise more funds. Participants will have the opportunity to make a donation during the registration process as well as at the two-day packet pick-up and expo held at the Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel on Nov. 6 and 7, 2015. Rally will be present at the expo and packet pick-up with information and ways to accept donations. Rally is a national 501(c)3 non-profit based in Atlanta, GA. The mission of Rally is to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. Currently, childhood cancer research receives less than 4 percent of all federal funding for cancer. Rally seeks to fill that gap and raise money to find better treatments with fewer long-term side effects and ultimately cures for childhood cancer. Since its inception nine years ago, Rally has awarded over $7 million in research grants across the country. More information can be found at www.rallyfoundation.org. Additionally, local Pensacolian Cindi Bonner has created Team #MoreThanFour, which is recruiting runners and supporters to raise awareness and funds for Rally in honor of children fighting cancer. The 11th running of the Pensacola Marathon Presented by Publix is Sunday, Nov. 8. To register for the Pensacola Marathon or for more information on these charities and how to get involved, visit www. marathonpensacola.com. “We are excited about this opportunity to use the Pensacola Marathon as a vehicle to partner and raise funds and awareness for such a quality organization in the Rally Foundation,” said Pensacola Sports Association Executive Director Ray Palmer. “We believe having Rally and Cindi involved from a local stand point is going to enhance the overall event and be a positive experience for everyone involved.”
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Meet Rrrick Karampatsos: a native of Boston, Mass., who now resides with his wife Donna outside of Orlando, Fla. Rick is a retiree with an interesting track record. In addition to running in marathons in each of the 50 states, Rick is a devout Christian and writer who is working on his fifth book on running to be published in 2016. If you were wondering, the extra Rs in Rrrick’s name are no misspelling. He goes by “Rrrick” because an old flame gave him a “Hello My Name is: Rrrick” name tag at a party as a light-hearted joke, since he didn’t emphasize the sound of Rs in his speech with his Yankee accent. Rick has stuck with the moniker ever since. Rick has been a runner since his junior year of high school, when he joined his school’s cross country team. Unfortunately, just after high school, Rick was involved in a motorcycle accident that left him unconscious for 11 and a half days. When he woke up, doctors had placed a 14 inch k-pin in his left femur and he lost his sense of smell (which cancelled his enlistment in the army). To this day, Rick still suffers from cluster headaches. The series of unfortunate events for Rick doesn’t end there. Rick worked as a printing technician and, after experiencing a major electrical shock at work, he was in and out of hospitals for nearly two years and had limited mobility but got around mostly with the aid of a cane. After the dangerous shock, Rick fell off a roof and was paralyzed from the waist down; however, he regained feeling in his legs and healed hours before a titanium rod was to be placed in his back. His last accident was 12 years ago, when a co-worker lost control of his truck and ran over Rick’s foot. Rick’s left foot has caused him trouble ever since, especially during runs. With the pain still ongoing in his left foot, Rick anticipates that the Pensacola Marathon will be his biggest challenge yet—but he’s not ready to throw in the towel and call it quits. Long story short, today Rick requires neither a cane nor a wheelchair, and he has participated in 103 marathons to date. A few of the more exciting marathons he’s run in were the Borax Death Valley, Boston, New York, and Run with the Wild Horses marathons. He started running again in 2001 as a hobby and was invited to attend a race in Charlotte, N.C. Later he joined the Salisbury Rowan Running Club, and
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participated in his first marathon in Philadelphia. Since his retirement, Rrrick has published two books of encouragement for runners. All proceeds from his third book (of four), Heading Toward the Final Finish Line, go to benefit orphans and children in need in Kenya. Speaking of Kenya, the African children in poverty have held a special place in Rick’s heart since he and his wife Donna visited the country in 2011, for three weeks. Rick would rather use his story as one of inspiration, motivating others to keep going even when the going gets tough. This is one reason why, despite the pain from his past injuries, he’s opted to travel to Pensacola in order to participate in what will be his 104th marathon. At age 70, Rick will run 26.2 miles in November at the Pensacola Marathon—he intends to make it over the finish line even if he crawls there. “I have been blessed to not only be able to take up running again in my late 50s, but to be able to encourage many people to do the same,” explained Rick Karampatsos. “I love being able to share my testimony while running races in order to help others press on both physically and spiritually.”
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Pensacola Marathon Participant Stories
Run 4 Veterans Elliott James is a veteran of Iraq who hails from Hattiesburg, Miss., but he plans to run his first full marathon in Pensacola this year. After Elliott lost his leg in 2005 while serving in Iraq, he went through a six-year period of no running. But in 2010, Elliott started running again and participated in two half marathons: Pensacola Marathon and Half Marathon in 2013, as well as Pensacola Beach Run Half Marathon in 2015. Elliott did not expect to run after his last half marathon earlier this year, because of the physical toll. However, he will be up and running again for the 2015 Pensacola Marathon with a special cause in his heart: veteran outreach. Elliott’s mission is to create a “hub” for veterans in need to help guide each other through their hardships. All proceeds from Elliott’s Run 4 Veterans fundraiser go to the Peace on Earth in Action (POE in Action), a Pensacola 501(c3) non-profit organization, and all funds will be used for directly assisting veterans by paying for immediate emergency crisis counseling, helping relieve financial crises, employment consulting, temporary housing for homeless veterans, peer mentorship, and anything else veterans need to bring about a permanent life change. When he’s not volunteering, Elliott is studying to become a prosthesist, or prosthetics provider. Learn more about Elliott’s cause by visiting the “Run 4 Veterans” page on GoFundMe, or the Facebook event page.
Run U Mother! Anne Barnes is a second-grade teacher by day, and by night she’s a running coach and entrepreneur. For three years she has operated a small company known as Run U Mother, which targets women, particularly mothers, to keep them active and healthy as positive role models for their families. As a mother, Anne understands how important it is for moms to take care of themselves first so they might, in turn, better care for their families. Her company has over 22,000 likes on Facebook, and she’s bringing at least three members to run with her in the Pensacola Marathon. Pensacola has always held a special place in Anne’s heart, since she was born here in 1969 and still has family here. Today she currently resides in Jacksonville, Fla., but she’s excited to make the commute back. Running is one of Anne’s passions and she claims it’s not only beneficial as exercise but is also a great way to get out and see the town (whether you’re a resident or visitor). At the age of 46 she has participated in three full marathons along with 20 half marathons. This year she is running the Pensacola Marathon in honor of her grandfather, Alonza Royce “Jack” Windley, who is a retired navy pilot in his 90s. To prepare for the upcoming marathon, Anne is sticking to her running schedule; she runs three to four times during the week with longer runs on the weekends. If you’re interested in getting out and active, learn more about joining Run U Mother at runumother.com.
Going for 50/50/50 Jehon and Jennifer Bendokas are a married couple whose story revolves around running. Jennifer has been athletic all her life but an active runner since 2012, while Jehon has been a hobby runner since 2005. Both are officers in the United States Air Force who met in 2006 at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas, when Jehon began to ask around if anyone wanted to start getting up early in the morning to go running. Of course, Jennifer said she would run with him and the two quickly became close friends. They married in March of 2013, a year after they ran together in the Air Force Marathon. Jennifer is currently a family health physician assistant at Little Rock Air Force Base, while Jehon is stationed at NAS Pensacola training to be a combat systems officer. The couple’s inaugural run was the Air Force Marathon, which led them to the idea for setting up 50/50/50 goal. Essentially, the couple aims to run in 50 marathons, one in each of the 50 states, by the time they reach the ages of 50. Jennifer who was born in Jacksonville, Ark., will be 29 this year, and Jehon who is from Oxford, Penn., is 27. So far, Jennifer has completed three marathons while Jehon has participated in two. The couple will be running in the Pensacola Half Marathon. Although they had originally planned on participating in the Pensacola Marathon, they decided to take it easy since they’ll be running in the Marine Corps Marathon a few days before the Pensacola Marathon begins on Nov. 8. They’ll be back next year to run the full marathon and take Florida off their 50/50/50 list. To prepare for the half marathon, however, Jennifer and Jehon will be doing individual training since they run at different paces; both will do training with free weights and Jennifer has a running coach with KMF performance. When they exercise together, Jehon rides his bike next to Jennifer while she does her weekend long run. According to Jehon, the 50/50/50 goals gives the two something to center their relationship on and it gives them the opportunities to accomplish a goal together by supporting and motivating each other, and the goal also pushes them to travel, enjoy new things, and make new memories together.
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New Decade, New Me Kristen-Dawn Erhard wants to run her first full marathon to ring in a new milestone on her milestone birthday—she’s turning 30 on Nov. 9, the day after the Pensacola Marathon. Although Kristen is originally from southern California, she lives in Mobile, Ala., where she will earn a BS in Nursing at the University of South Alabama on Dec. 12. In 2007, Kristen was in an accident that left her with damage to both legs and her lower back (disc bulges), and her lung operates at diminished capacity, which has made it difficult for Kristen to overexert herself. In addition, because of the accident, Kristen gets intense headaches that last for days. For two years, Kristen was able to keep the headaches at bay with a gluten-free diet. Before the accident, Kristen was not a runner but considered herself a “workout-aholic” because she was active in other ways including lifting weights for functional strength building and doing yoga. Five years after the accident, Kristen start running and she has participated in at least six half marathons since 2012. One of her more memorable half marathons was the gorgeous, but challenging, hilly course at La Jolla in San Diego in 2013. For Kristen’s first half marathon in La Jolla in 2012, Kristen’s best friend Janelle ran the race with her to keep her morale boosted. According to Kristen, running gives her an opportunity to set and accomplish goals on a regular basis, so that every new mile and every run that is 10 seconds faster is a success. These little victories strengthen and renew her. Pensacola Marathon will be her first full marathon. To prepare for the Pensacola Marathon, Kristen is tuning in to what her body tells her and she’s completing one long run per week with her goal being to reach 22 miles in one run. Four to five days during the week, Kristen does stretching and other core exercises to keep up with her training program.
Running For Those Who Can’t Ally Taylor is a high school English and drama teacher who was born in Appomattox, Va., but she has lived all over the US including Pensacola, Corpus Christi and San Diego. She started running seriously in college, when she decided to start living healthier—she’s been addicted to running ever since. However, on June 16, 2012 in Milton, Fla., Ally got into a devastating automobile accident that landed her with a broken C-2 vertebrae in her neck, a collapsed lung, severe head injury and mangled hand. Although Ally was told there was a possibility she could lose her hand, never walk again or breathe on her own, she started running again on her 23rd birthday on Oct. 2, 2012, only five months after being released from medical care. She started running two miles, then gradually worked her way up to eight miles. She ran the Pensacola Marathon a month later in November—before then she had never run more than eight miles. This November, she plans on running in the Pensacola Marathon for a second year. To prepare for the upcoming Pensacola Marathon, Ally has been weight training and running on a daily basis. For Ally, the Pensacola Marathon symbolizes overcoming a great obstacle and defeating all odds. Though Pensacola Marathon was Ally’s first race, she’s participated in the San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon, San Diego Half Marathon, as well as the Virginia Beach Shamrock Marathon and Virginia Beach Rock and Roll Half Marathon. However, Ally attributes her recovery to friends and family, as well as doctors and surgeons at Sacred Heart Hospital, who helped her every step of the way (literally!). Today, Ally runs not only for herself but for those who no longer can—wounded warriors and others who have been involved in life-changing accidents similar to her own. This includes her father John who has had two knee replacements and her great uncle, “Babe,” who is a Purple Heart recipient and a Korean War veteran. They are her inspiration and their stories encourage Ally to keep pressing on even in her hardest moments.
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This year, Marathon runners will be able to celebrate the arts during their visit to Pensacola. The Foo Foo Festival is a 12day eclectic mixture of art and cultural events ranging in tastes with everything from Blue Angel air shows, and songwriter’s music festivals to ballet, opera, high art and even the Big Green Egg Cook-off. The festival takes place during 12 days in November, beginning on Thursday, Nov. 5 and ending on Monday, Nov. 16. Some events are free, and some events do require a ticket. A complete list of Foo Foo Fest events is available online at www.foofoofest.com. Here are a few you won’t want to miss.
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Wall of Fire at the Blue Angels Homecoming Show. Photo by Aly Altonen
Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show
Date: Nov. 6 (gates at 3 pm); Nov. 7 (gates at 8 am) Location: NAS Pensacola Tickets: General Admission (free); Seated tickets avail ($7) Event Website: blueangels.navy.mil/show The 2015 NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show will be held aboard the installation, NAS Pensacola, on Nov. 6 and 7. Established in 1914, NAS Pensacola was the first air station commissioned by the U.S. Navy for the training of aviators in the infancy of Naval Aviation. The 2015 Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show will feature a variety of performers showcasing the best in both military and civilian aviation, of course highlighted by the final 2015 performances by our home-based Blue Angels. This year starts with the Night Show on Friday night complete with night time aircraft and performers capped off by the largest fireworks display in the Pensacola area. On Saturday, enjoy the daytime air show filled with high-flying performers.
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31st Annual Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival Date: Nov. 5 - 15 Location: Multiple (See FBISF website) Tickets: Varies Per Location Event Website: frankbrownsongwriters.com
The 31st Annual Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival (FBISF) is bringing more than 200 Grammy award-winning and upand-coming artists to Pensacola and Perdido Key, Fla., to celebrate the love of music and songwriting. As the original, oldest, and largest songwriter event in the nation, FBISF has consistently been named a Top-20 Event in the Southeast. Join these renowned and aspiring songwriters on the white sandy beaches of Pensacola and Perdido Key for an unforgettable music journey. The best part of the FBISF is the up-close and personal experience each audience has with the performers, often learning the stories and meanings behind the songs from the writer. There’s something for every generation with styles ranging from the 50s to today’s contemporary hits. Performers represent nearly every music genre: country, folk, Americana, rock and roll, jazz, blues, pop, and hip hop. You’re bound to fall in love with some sweet melody or rocking ballad. Performances are in multiple venues every day of the Festival, with ticket prices specific to each venue. Whether you want a backstage listening experience, some tunes while you dine, a family friendly environment, or a mosh pit, FBISF has something for you. The Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival is dedicated to the late Frank Brown, the night watchman of Flora-Bama for 28 years. Known as Mr. Frank his moral values, integrity, and strong character are what has fueled this festival for the past 31 years.
Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival
Date: Nov. 6 - 8, from 9 am - 5 pm (Fri. & Sat.); 9 am - 4 pm (Sun.) Location: Seville Square Tickets: Free Event Website: www.ggaf.org The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival is one of the best-regarded, most popular arts festivals in the United States. The three-day, juried art show draws more than 200 of the nation’s best painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, graphic artists, craftsmen and other artists. The Festival is ranked #29 in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine and the American Bus Association has named the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival one of the Top 100 Events in North America. The arts festival is centered in Downtown Pensacola’s beautiful historic Seville Square, and features live musicians hitting the right notes from the Main Stage with sounds ranging from bluegrass to Cajun and blues to jazz and classical; performance companies, dance schools, community groups, and area folk groups; and craft artists demonstrating traditional arts, crafts and trades, including blacksmithing, engraving, spinning, weaving and other skills in the Heritage Arts Area. Are you a foodie? Be sure to try the traditional treats at the Heritage Festival, local favorites and regional festival fare. Bottom line—there are delicious dining and drink options for every taste at the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival! Fun for all ages, children can become artists at the Children’s Arts Festival with numerous hands-on art activities. All children’s art activities are FREE, fun and geared towards all children toddler age and older.
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Area Attractions NAS Pensacola Naval Air Station Pensacola, or NAS Pensacola, is situated in Escambia County and employs more than 16,000 military personnel and 7,400 civilian personnel. The Navy base is often cited as “The Cradle of Naval Aviation,” being the oldest naval air station and where the first seaplane was born. In addition to being the home base to the worldfamous Blue Angels navy flight demonstration squadron, NAS Pensacola is home to the Pensacola Lighthouse, Naval Aviation Museum, and Fort Barrancas.
Pop-Up Hot Shop: Glass Blowing on the Move Date: Nov. 6 - 16 Location: Multiple Tickets: Free Event Website: firstcityart.org
First City Art Center is hosting Pensacola’s first portable glass art blowing experience. The “Pop-Up Hot Shop” will travel the streets of Downtown Pensacola creating beautiful pieces of glass art in front of live audiences, moving to a new location daily. Other locations include the Pensacola Bay Brewery and the Artel Gallery. Guests are invited to participate and learn the art of glass blowing by making or custom ordering a variety of items. The “Pop-Up Hot Shop” is managed by the talented Georgian glass artist Phil Vinson, and a FCAC Glass Arts fellow.
Stamped: Pensacola LGBT Film Festival Date: Nov. 9, doors open at 6 p.m. Location: Pensacola Little Theatre Event Website: stampedfilmfest.com
On Nov. 9, the Pensacola LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Film Festival will celebrate diversity and inclusion in the Pensacola, Fla., area through the creativity and innovation embodied in each film shown (both short and feature-length) with LGBT themes and/ or directors and actors. To be held at the Pensacola Little Theatre, the Film Festival began in 2012 as a conduit to provide a vibrant and educational experience to the Gulf Coast region, specifically Pensacola. This festival focuses on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues, with a goal of expanding the region’s diversity and acceptance of diverse identities.
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Pensacola Lighthouse Standing 159-feet tall by Pensacola Bay is the Pensacola Lighthouse, a tower built in 1858 as a replacement for the original lighthouse. Today Pensacola Lighthouse & Museum offers climbing tours of the landmark lighthouse, and access to the Richard C. Callaway Museum in the restored keeper’s quarters. The Lighthouse Museum includes exhibits on Late Weeden island culture, Presidio Santa Maria de Galve, the first Pensacola Lighthouse, and the villages of Warrington and Woosley. Pensacola Lighthouse has been called one of the most haunted lighthouses in America, and you can make a reservation to participate in a ghost hunt in the keeper’s quarters. There’s also a museum store for those who want to pick up souvenirs along with the option to attend a free history lecture series, or schedule a sunset tour for a night out with your special someone. Location/Hours: 2081 Radford Blvd., 10 am – 5:30 pm Admission: Adults $6, Children 12 and under $4, Seniors and Active Duty Military $4 Naval Aviation Museum The Naval Aviation Museum at NAS Pensacola features over 150 beautifully restored aircrafts along with other historic exhibits, flight simulators, and the IMAX Naval Aviation Memorial Theatre—with a screen 10 times larger than the traditional cinema. Enjoy free admission, free parking, and free tours while you visit. You can choose to explore the museum on your own, or choose from either guided tours that start daily at 9:30 am, or 20-minutes flight line trolley tours starting at 10 am. Did we mention the unique dining at the Cubi Bar Café? The café is not only a restaurant but a popular museum exhibit, since it’s decorated with the plaques and memorabilia of the famous Cubi Point Officers’ Club—a major attraction for passing Navy and Marine Corps squadrons. Location/Hours: 1750 Radford Blvd., 9 am – 5 pm Fort Barrancas In 1797, the Spanish established Fort Barrancas on a 60-foot bluff opposite the mouth of Pensacola Bay to guard the entrance from intrusion by naval forces. The current Fort Barrancas was remodeled by American engineers in the 1840s, and in 1980 the fort was reopened after a $1.2 million restoration project. Today the military fort is recognized as a National Historic Landmark and the site is also part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Schedule a tour of Fort Barrancas to view the historic Water Battery and Advanced Redoubt, which was used to protect the fort from land-based assault. There’s also plenty to explore along the fort’s nature� trails, such as the half-mile Trench Trail that connects Fort Barrancas to the Advanced Redoubt. Location/Hours: Taylor Road, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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Pensacola Double Bridge run h i s t o ry pre-start staging. Runners were still asked to maintain an 11-minute mile pace until they crossed the 3-mile bridge into Gulf Breeze. The finish area was moved to the Pensacola Beach Visitor’s Information Center. Still searching for the ideal combination, a 10K race was added in 2002, but the committee reverted to the 15K / 5K format in 2003 to maintain the simplicity of two starts and one finish. The course remained largely unchanged until 2007, when a new proposal to run “against” traffic, utilizing the outside westbound lane, was adopted to make Highway 98 more accessible to vehicle traffic in Gulf Breeze and allow the race to finish on the Portofino Boardwalk side of Via DeLuna on Pensacola Beach. Through the years, many people and companies have given support to the Double Bridge Run. Some of the sponsors have included Academy Sports, Air Tran, Coke, Budweiser, Sacred Heart Hospital, GTE, Vince Whibbs Automotive Group, Whitney Bank, the Pensacola
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The Pensacola Double Bridge Run was founded in 1998 by a committee of Pensacola area running and sports enthusiasts brought together to create a marquee event for the area. The committee was charged with negotiating with the Santa Rosa Island Authority of Pensacola Beach and the Cities of Pensacola and Gulf Breeze to develop a road race that would join mainland Pensacola to Pensacola Beach. The inaugural event featured 12K and 5K runs, with the 12K starting at the foot of the 3-mile Pensacola Bay Bridge and the 5K starting farther east in Gulf Breeze. Both runs finished at the Casino Beach parking lot on the Gulf of Mexico. The next year, the 12K course was not used due to logistical challenges and the race was extended to 15K, which placed the runners along picturesque Bayfront Parkway in Downtown Pensacola and allowed for better parking and News Journal and the Santa Rosa Island Authority. Volunteers from the Pensacola Sports Association, Gulf Breeze Sertoma, Pensacola Runners Association, the United States Marine Corps and other active military units, as well as Capt’n Fun Runners, have played important roles in the success of the race. Most critically, however, has been the consent and support of the Santa Rosa Island Authority, the Cities of Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, without which the event would not be possible. The run has provided financial support for the Gulf Breeze Sertoma and other groups, which includes free sports clinics, the Senior Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet, and High School All-Star games in football, volleyball, soccer, baseball and softball and much more.
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r u l e s a n d i n f o r m at i o n 15K Double Bridge Race SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016 - 7:00 am
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5K Run/Walk Race SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016 - 8:30 am
Double Bridge Run Presented by Publix Quickly becoming one of the premier 15K (9.3 miles) races in the country, the Double Bridge Run Presented by Publix gives runners a full view of our great area. Beginning in Downtown Pensacola at the Vince Whibbs Community Maritime Park, the 15K winds through historic Pensacola, over the 3-mile bridge spanning Escambia Bay, through Gulf Breeze, over the Bob Sikes Bridge and the Intercostal Waterway, and finishing at the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk! The race also features a 5K (3.1 miles) race which begins in Gulf Breeze, runs over the Bob Sikes Bridge and uses the same finish line on the beach. Pensacola Double Bridge Run-Come for the Challenge, Stay for the Fun! Course Start Lines. The starting line for the 15K race is at Maritime Park 301 West Main St., Pensacola, FL 32502. The starting line for the 5K race is at 10 Daniel St. in Gulf Breeze. The finish line for both races will be in the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk parking lot. 15K runners are required to keep a 14-minute per mile pace.
If you choose to park at the start: 15K-Park in the Maritime Stadium parking lot until it reaches capacity. Additional parking is available in nearby parking structures. There will NOT be a shuttle back to your car. 5K-Park in the Gulf Breeze High School parking lot on the west side of Highway 98 across from the High School football stadium. After parking, take the crosswalk over Highway 98 to get to the starting area. There will NOT be a shuttle back to your car.
All participants are encouraged to park at the beach and we will bus you to the start. The main Casino Beach parking lot is the preferred parking lot. The overflow lot will be at Park West, the entrance of Fort Pickens, which is 2.5 miles from Casino Beach parkng lot. If you have to park in Park West, we will provide a free shuttle back to your car from the finish line until 10 am.
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Pre- Race Shuttles: Shuttle buses will run before the race ONLY. 15K buses leave Casino Beach Parking Lot on Pensacola Beach at 5 am-6 am. If you are staying at the Holiday Inn Resort, your shuttle bus will begin loading at 6 am near the front entrance. Plan to arrive early. 5K buses leave Casino Beach Parking Lot on Pensacola Beach at 6 am-7:30 am. If you are staying at the Holiday Inn Resort, your shuttle bus will begin loading at 7:30 am near the front entrance. Plan to arrive early. There is a $1 toll to get onto the beach on race morning. Buses load at Sidelines Sports Bar and Restaurant. Buses will drop you at your appropriate starting area. Be sure you are on the correct shuttle for your race. 15K Bus Times / 5 am to 6 am 5K Bus Times / 6 am to 7:30 am
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Course and Timing. Both the 5k and 15K races will be scored and prizes awarded based on NET TIME, meaning you will only be scored for when you cross the start and finish lines, not when the gun goes off. The 15K start will have a corral start. Please go to the corral that coincides with your minute per mile pace. The 15k has a 14 minute per mile pace requirement. There are NO strollers, bikes, roller blades, or dogs allowed in either race.
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The entire course will close at 9:30 am There will be three water stations. One near the 2-6, and 8 mile markers. The starting line for the 15K race is at Maritime Park 301 West Main St, Pensacola, Fla. 32502. The starting line for the 5K race is at 10 Daniel St. in Gulf Breeze. The finish line for both races will be in the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk parking lot. 15K runners are required to keep a 14-minute per mile pace.
On-Course Entertainment and Aid Stations.� Aid stations are located at approximately the 2-6, and 8 mile marks on the 15k course and at the 2-mile mark on the 5k course. There will be spring water, medical support and portable toilets at each aid station as well as the start and finish areas. There will be DJs and bands on the course strategically placed to keep you entertained and motivated.
This event will be timed with the IPICO electronic timing system. All individuals on the relay will share the same timing chip. You must wear your chip properly in order to be timed. Fasten the strap with timing chip on your left ankle. Once you have crossed the finish line volunteers will help you remove the tag. DO NOT wear the tag around your neck, in your pocket, or anywhere other than your ankle.
Race Goodies.� Participants in both races receive an official race t-shirt, a 100 percent soft polyester long-sleeve shirt. All 15K finishers will receive a commemorative Finisher’s Medals and Finisher’s Visors / Hats provided by Zarzaur Law. NEW THIS YEAR - all 5K participants will receive a finishers medal. Check back on this website for Virtual Race Bag information. Race Expo / Packet Pickup / Late Registration.� Expo, Packet Pickup and Late Registration will be at a location to be announced soon on Thursday, February 11 from 3 pm to 7 pm and Friday, February 12 from Noon to 7 pm. You will pick up your race packets. Proxy Pick-Up is available. The person picking up the packet that is not theirs will have to sign for it. Day of race packet pick-up is not recommended but will be available for those not able to make the Thursday or Friday time. Thursday, Feb. 11/ 3pm - 7pm Friday, Feb. 12 / 12pm - 7pm ** NO DAY-OF-RACE REGISTRATION ** Race T-Shirts.� Participants will receive a 100 percent soft polyester long-sleeve shirt. Shirts are men sizes. Please specify your size of shirt you would like when you submit your race application. Size and/or availability of shirts are not guaranteed to late registrants. Awards.� Overall awards for the 15K and 5K runner’s races including overall, masters, grandmasters and senior grandmasters will be awarded at the Awards Ceremony at the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk Bandshell at 10 am. Age group awards three deep in five year age groups starting at 13 for the 15K and 10 for the 5K will be available at the awards ceremony. Walkers will be awarded three deep in two categories: 39 and under and 40 and over.
Gear Bag Check.� Convenient bag check at both start areas enables you to have a change of clothes and essentials delivered to the finish line for your comfort. You must use the drawstring goodie bag provided at packet pickup to place your preand post-run clothes. We will not accept any other bags or clothing not in the clear bag provided to you. A gear check label is provided to you in your bag. It is your responsibility to place it on your bag when you drop it off at the Bag Drop Tent. Gear bags will be transported for you from the start areas to the finish line area. Gear must be checked by 6:40 for 15K and 8:10 for 5K. Gear will be immediately available at the finish area UNTIL 10 a.m. We ask that you not put valuables in your gear bag. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items The race is not responsible for bags not picked up by 10 am.
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Entertainment� Entertainment for the Double Bridge Run will include DJ’s, radio stations, cheering 5k runners, a great post-race party on the boardwalk and the incredible view! Race Day Timeline.� 5 am - 6 am - 15K Shuttle Buses Depart Beach Parking Lot 6 am - 7:30 am - 5K Shuttle Bus Departs Beach Parking Lot 6:40 am - 15K - Begin lining up in correct corral for start 6:55 am - Colors Presentation and National Anthem 7 am - Start of the 15K Double Bridge Run presented by Publix 7:30 am - Final 5K Bus Departs Pensacola Beach 8:10 am - Begin line-up for 5K Run and Walk 8:25 am - Colors Presentation and National Anthem 8:30 am - Start of the 5K Double Bridge Run presented by Publix 9:30 am - Course Closes at 9:30 a.m. 8 am until noon - Post-Race Party and Award Ceremony
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1998 Everett Whiteside (12K) 36:31:00 2009 James Carney 1999 Everett Whiteside 45:55:00 2011 Mark Keneally 2000 Everett Whiteside 46:12:00 2010 James Carney 2001 Everett Whiteside 46:29:00 2002 Everett Whiteside 2002 Everett Whiteside 45:12:00 2015 Tyler McCandless 2003 Everett Whiteside 45:33:00 2014 Tyler McCandless 2004 Billy Bohlke 48:06:00 2003 Everett Whiteside 2005 Everett Whiteside 47:04:00 2008 Christian Hesch 2006 Michael Padilla 46:59:00 1999 Everett Whiteside 2007 Everett Whiteside 46:26:00 2000 Everett Whiteside 2008 Christian Hesch 45:34:00 2013 Tyler McCandless 2009 James Carney 43:31:00 2007 Everett Whiteside 2010 James Carney 44:46:00 2001 Everett Whiteside 2011 Mark Keneally 43:35:00 2012 Reben Mwei 2012 Reben Mwei 46:51:00 2006 Michael Padilla 2013 Tyler McCandless 46:12:00 2005 Everett Whiteside 2014 Tyler McCandless 45:19:00 2004 Billy Bohlke 2015 Tyler McCandless 45:18:00
43:31:00 43:35:00 44:46:00 45:12:00 45:18:00 45:19:00 45:33:00 45:34:00 45:55:00 46:12:00 46:12:00 46:26:00 46:29:00 46:51:00 46:59:00 47:04:00 48:06:00
15K Female Winners
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Female Fastest 15K Time
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1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
45:40:00 56:36:00 59:52:00 57:45:00 57:11:00 59:07:00 54:58:00 58:43:00 1:01:04 54:17:00 53:55:00 53:25:00 51:04:00 49:58:00 53:49:00 54:56:00 52:29:00 55:41:00
2011 2010 2014 2009 2012 2008 2007 2013 2004 2015 1999 2002 2001 2005 2003 2000 2006
49:58:00 51:04:00 52:29:00 53:25:00 53:49:00 53:55:00 54:17:00 54:56:00 54:58:00 55:41:00 56:36:00 57:11:00 57:45:00 58:43:00 59:07:00 59:52:00 1:01:04
Kelly Wild (12K) Sarah Kramer Jennifer Hanley Jennifer Hanley Jennifer Hanley Jennifer Hanley Jenny Ledford Jennifer Hanley Dawn Kane Ann McGranahan Amy Rudolph Amy Rudolph Janet Cherobon Janet Cherobon Molly Pritz Sonja Friend-Uhl Cynthia Jerop Allie Kieffer
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Janet Cherobon Janet Cherobon Cynthia Jerop Amy Rudolph Molly Pritz Amy Rudolph Ann McGranahan Sonja Friend-Uhl Jenny Ledford Allie Kieffer Sarah Kramer Jennifer Hanley Jennifer Hanley Jennifer Hanley Jennifer Hanley Jennifer Hanley Dawn Kane
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Pensacola Double Bridge Run Participant Story
Double Bridge Run Champion: Running for the Olympic Gold
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Tyler McCandless is a 29-year-old competitive runner and three-time champion of the Pensacola Double Bridge Run (DBR), who grew up in Eastern Pennsylvania and earned both a bachelors and masters degree in meteorology from Penn State. Tyler considers himself fortunate to have been part of collaborative research at National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Co., which helped him earn a Ph.D. in meteorology. Although Tyler hopes to one day find his niche in an area of work that combines his two favorite pastimes—running and meteorology, he is happy to work for MarathonGuide.com, where he handles computer programming and uses skills he learned from graduate school that he is applying to a different field. Although Tyler lives quite a distance from Pensacola, he looks forward to competing in the DBR. He’s competed in the DBR five times, more times than any other road race he’s participated in. The first year he ran in the DBR he came in second place, and the second year he was in fourth. In the past three years, Tyler has come in first place, one of the achievements he is most proud of. “I have been in a lot of races,” said Tyler McCandless. “But the Pensacola and Gulf Breeze communities really get behind the Double Bridge Run event. It’s such a beautiful location and nothing beats running across the bridges at sunrise. Between the people you meet, the crowd, excitement, and competition—everything about it is super fun and I feel so fortunate that I’ve been able to be a part of the event. It’s highly competitive, yet a giant celebration of health and fitness. The Pensacola and Gulf Breeze communities should be very proud.” In the long-term, Tyler figures early to mid 30s will be the prime age for completing competitive goals he’s set for himself. Before he’s done with running, he aims to set the course record for the DBR. The only reason Tyler is not participating in the DBR this year is because he is scheduled for the US Olympic Trials. Tyler has been competing in road races for five and a half years, and he averages about one highly competitive race each month. In 2014, Tyler competed in a total of 26 races. Thankfully, Tyler has sustained no major injuries that would set him back from completing his goals. To prepare for the upcoming Olympic Trials, Tyler is doing simple training with assistance from his trainer Steve Jones—former world record holder in marathons. He alternates training each week, doing two intensive workouts for one week, three the second week, and so on. In total, Tyler completes about 51 weeks of training a year. He
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says the key to being prepared is consistency—consistent training year in and year out, week in and week out. In this way, Tyler has been preparing for the US Olympic Trials (and other races) for months and years. You can tune in to NBC next year on Feb. 13 to watch Tyler competing live in the US Olympic Trials. Follow Tyler McCandless on his various social media accounts—Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook, where he posts regular updates and where you can post encouraging words to cheer him on as he goes the distance.
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February brings a host of cultural events and entertainment to the Pensacola area. Double Bridge run participants can come early for Mardi Gras, stay late for Pensacon and enjoy everything in between!�
Annual Krewe of Lafitte Mardi Gras Parade February 5--8 pm. Begins Spring & Garden Streets The only illuminated nighttime parade in Pensacola! The crowd can expect to be entertained with marching bands, lighted floats and great throws as the Krewe of Lafitte kicks off Pensacola Mardi Gras celebrations. For more information, visit pensacolamardigras.com. Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade February 6 – 2 pm Begins Spring & Garden Streets Pensacola’s Grand Mardi Gras Parade is the largest annual event in downtown Pensacola. Residents and visitors often totaling over 100,000 enjoy the pageantry and excitement of a parade with over 6,000 participants and over 250 entries. For more information, visit pensacolamardigras.com.
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Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Celebration February 7--1 pm Casino Beach parking lot Join the Krewe of Wrecks parade party! Live reggae music by Sway Jah Vu will kick off with the parade at 2 pm. Tons of specials! No Mardi Gras party is complete without king cake. Find the baby and win an experience package! Plus, cool Mardi Gras swag and more! For more information, visit pensacolamardigras.com. Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Street Party February 9 Palafox Street Downtown Pensacola Palafox and government streets will host the biggest Mardi Gras street party this side of Bourbon Street. No charge to join the fun! For more information, visit pensacolamardigras.com.
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Area Attractions HISTORIC PENSCOLA
Collection in Context: Women Creating Through February 27 This exhibition presents the diversity and growing strength of the Pensacola Museum of Art’s Permanent Collection. Highlighting female Modern and Postmodern artists through a variety of media including photography, oil on canvas and etchings. Engaging public programs including a gallery talk, panel discussion and film accompany this exhibition. For more information, visit pensacolamuseum.org. Ice Flyers 2015-2016 Season February 12 and 13 The back-to-back SPHL champions the Pensacola Ice Flyers are will be playing two games at the Pensacola Bay Center during the Double Bridge run. Join them for lots of fun and thrilling ice hockey. For more information, visit pensacolaiceflyers.com. Short Attention Span Theatre: Studio 400 Series February 12th- 20th Join the Pensacola Little Theater on their 12th journey into the ever so popular studio 400 series with an evening of one-act plays that find the humor, truth, darkness and surprises in romance and relationships of all kinds. You never know what might happen at Short Attention Span Theatre. Plays are typically original and unpublished. For many, this will be their world premiere performance. For more information, visit pensacolalittletheatre.com. Funky Turns 40 February 13 - April 9 This exhibition commemorates the 40th anniversaries of 1970s Saturday morning cartoons that featured positive black characters for the first time in television history. The exhibition includes original production cels and drawings used to produce these cartoons. Funky Turns 40 includes 60 pieces of animation art from the museum of uncut funk collection, one of the world’s most unique and extensive collections of original animation production cels and drawings from 1970s. For more information, visit pensacolamuseum.org. Pensacon: Pensacola Comic Con February 19-21 Pensacon: Pensacola Comic Con is an all-inclusive pop culture convention for the fan community, spanning the genres of comics, anime, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and fantasy. Pensacon’s most popular draw is their featured celebrity guests, including actors, artists, writers, and other creative types, spanning across a wide variety of fandoms and generations. Inside the convention, celebrity guests are available to sign autographs, take photos, and meet and interact with fans. Attendees can also browse and purchase pop culture collectibles on the vendor floor, sit in on interactive panels with celebrities, attend informational workshops, participate in contests, and interact with fellow fans. For more information, visit pensacon.com.
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Pensacola is a city rich in history, and much of that history centers on Pensacola’s beautiful Downtown on the bay. First settled by Spanish explorers in 1559, Pensacola is one of North America’s first European settlements. Historic Pensacola consists of twenty-seven properties in the Pensacola National Register Historic District. Eleven of these properties are interpreted facilities that are open to the public such as, the Pensacola Children’s Museum, the T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, and Historic Pensacola Village. Historic Pensacola Village Historic Pensacola Village is a complex of unique museums, an intriguing Colonial Archaeological Trail, and furnished houses. The village offers tours and a number of educational programs, including a living history program in which costumed guides welcome visitors into Historic Pensacola Village, sharing early colonial life-ways and offering various programs highlighting Spanish Colonial Pensacola. T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum 330 S. Jefferson St. The museum houses a treasure trove of artifacts displaying West Florida’s rich heritage. Named after local historian and collector, T.T. Wentworth, Jr., the museum recently celebrated its 55th anniversary. The Wentworth Museum offers three floors of exhibit space with permanent exhibits on the first floor and changing exhibits on the second floor. The third floor is a large gallery for traveling exhibits. Museum of Commerce 201 E. Zaragoza St. Inside this brick turn-of-the-century warehouse is a reconstructed 1890s era streetscape. On exhibit are historic shops featuring toys, hardware, music, household and leather goods. A print shop exhibit contains one of the most complete collections of antique presses and type in the Southeast. An interesting collection of horse-drawn buggies is also part of this nostalgic recreation of yesteryear’s commerce. The Pensacola Children’s Museum 115 E. Zaragoza St. The Pensacola Children’s Museum is a hands-on exploration of Pensacola history for ages 2 to 13. The Discovery Gallery on the first floor is a handson exploration of Pensacola’s colonial history. The second floor explores Pensacola’s military, maritime, industrial, multicultural, Native American, and Civil War history.
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