October 2015

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Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers October 2015 Dear Lake Grapevine, The flood waters are finally gone, and it's time to prepare for fall and winter racing season. LGRAW's 16th Annual Double Trouble will be here before we know it. We had a great first installment of the "Third Tuesday of the Month" Social Run at Grapevine Craft Brewery, and we'll do it again on Tuesday, October 20. Then we'll see GCB again on Saturday, October 24 at Double Trouble. If you still haven't signed up to race or to volunteer, please don't delay.

October is also the month for the Palo Duro Trail Run, where many RAW members will be traveling on Saturday, October 17 to explore the canyon and enjoy a 20K, 50K, or 50­miler. Of course, there's also the pasta dinner the night before and lots of celebrating over dinner after the race. If you are going, enjoy!

I usually try to participate in some races myself in the fall, but this year it looks like I may have a conflict. Read all about it below the Double Trouble ad. ­­ Chris Morris, LGRAW President

LGRAW Double Trouble 5K & 10K

Don't miss out on the 16th Annual Double Trouble 5K & 10K Saturday, October 24, 2015 RAW clubhouse in Oak Grove Park, Grapevine

Grapevine Craft Brewery will be serving beer after the race.

Finishers in the 5K and 10K will receive a commemorative glass.

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support!

We have partnered with Your Sporting Image to offer you free digital downloads of your race photos!

Register online for either the 5K or 10K for $30 now through Oct. 20. Registration is also available during packet pick­up for $35 and on race day for $40. For an additional $5, compete in both the 5K and 10K!

We are also including a Kids 1K and 2K Fun Run again this year ­ only $10, and it includes tech shirt and finisher's ribbon.

Volunteer We are still looking for volunteers for the race. It takes a lot of effort to put on a race like this, and we need your help! There are plenty of volunteer opportunities even for those competing in the races. This is also a great opportunity for your kids to earn volunteer hours.

Metro Mobile Electronics will be donating gift cards to a couple of lucky Double Trouble Volunteers. Don't miss out!

Sign up to volunteer

Do you have what it takes to win? We are offering cash prizes for the top male and female in the 5K, 10K, and the combined "15K."

"15K" ­­ $200 10K ­­ $150 5K ­­ $100

Couch to 5K If you would like some help getting ready for a 5K, try our Couch to 5K training program. For the price of the 5K race, you can participate in weekly workouts and receive a specialized training plan from our RRCA­certified coaches.

Weekly training sessions have already begun, but you're welcome to join in for each Saturday until the Double Trouble race.

E­mail the coach for more information

Click here for more details Register for 5K, 10K or both Volunteer to help out at the race Contact the race director "Like" us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter

Medical Testimonial

Doctor's visit makes it difficult to run the usual cool weather races Chris Morris With the cooler weather, I usually have some half marathons and other races that I like to fit into my schedule. But this year, I have a conflict that may make it difficult to do as much racing.

It's been especially challenging this year to schedule an appointment with my physician Dr. Chalf. I see him every year around this time, but this year I notice he's been very busy. It's hard to even get the page to load where I usually go to set an appointment on his website http://www.DrChalf.com. The guy's celebrating his 40th year in the business this year, so it shouldn't be too surprising that he's so popular.

Back when I first began visiting the doctor a few years ago, I might not have recommended him. There were some bumpy

roads at the start. But everything seemed to smooth out after a while, and he got me out of there in no time. Of course it wouldn't be that way without his friendly office staff who guide all of his patients along the way. They never rush you, and they'll be sure to have you partner with the physician's assistant who works at just the right pace for you.

Reminiscent of the old days when the doctors gave out lollipops, Dr. Chalf provides refreshments after your appointment is finished. He even has someone from the office give you a medallion to validate your parking, along with a ribbon to wear it around your neck on the way to your car, so you don't lose it. If you park far away, he even pays for your bus ride back to your car.

Because I've been so pleased with the doctor, I thought I'd set up a free office visit for one of my RAW friends. I figured it would be best to give it to someone who volunteered for Double Trouble this year, since volunteers make me look so good as a race director. That winning volunteer is Joe Luccioni. Since I know he likes to get up early, I already set the appointment for 7:30 AM on Saturday, November 1 for him. He can e­mail me to confirm whether that time works.

If anyone else makes it in to see Dr. Chalf, let us know how it went. We'd especially like to know how long it took the good doctor to finish with you. Good luck!

Calendar of Events Join us for our scheduled Run/Walk Gatherings!

Saturdays and Sundays 7 AM RAW Clubhouse

Track Workouts Tuesdays 5 ­ 6:30 PM Grapevine Middle School Track (subscribe to grapevinetrackies Yahoo Group for schedule and/or location changes)

Trail Run/Walk Wednesdays and Fridays 6 AM and 7 AM RAW Clubhouse ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Altra Shoe Demo/Wear Test Saturday, October 3 7 AM RAW Clubhouse Road and trail models will be available to try.

RAW Budget Meeting Monday, October 4 7 PM RAW Clubhouse Open to all members Newbie Sunday Sunday, October 4 7 AM RAW Clubhouse Walk to End Alzheimer's Saturday, October 10 9 AM Meadowmere Park, Grapevine

Board Meeting Don't forget to check out the October LGRAW Board Meeting!

The meeting will take place on Monday, October 12, 7 PM at the RAW Clubhouse. All members are welcome to attend!

Do you have an agenda item you would like to add? Email the board secretary by Thursday, October 8.

Water Duty Volunteers Thank you to the volunteers who have set water and Gatorade out on the course EVERY Saturday and Sunday! Without your kindness, there would be a LOT of thirsty runners and walkers on the course.

Many thanks to the following people who have done water duty in the past month: Jeff Nicodemus (2 times), Jack Hase (3 times), Brandon Couvillion, Sakina and Dubravko Vidacak, Dennis Novak and Jeff "Barney" Barnhart.

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RAW Membership Privileges Dallas Athletes Racing 15% discount on select 2015 races. Coupon code: Raw15.

Luke's Locker 10% off most purchases with your membership.

Running Warehouse Enter LGRWD at checkout (exclusions apply).

RunOn! 15% off purchases at Southlake location in the week after they come out to RAW for a shoe demo.

Lucy Receive 20% off full­priced items when you bring in your current race bib. Lucy carries fashion­forward yoga, running and workout wear and accessories for women.

Sunstone Yoga (First Sunday of the month) FREE Yoga classes at ALL DFW area Sunstone Yoga locations. Print this newsletter as proof of your membership.

LGRAW Board Meeting Monday, October 12 7 PM RAW Clubhouse Third Tuesday of the Month Social Run Tuesday, October 20 6 PM Grapevine Craft Brewery, 906 Jean St., Grapevine, TX 76051 LGRAW's Double Trouble 5K & 10K Saturday, October 24 8 AM RAW Clubhouse Halloween Social Run Saturday, October 31 7 AM RAW Clubhouse

Saucony Shoe Demo Saturday, November 7 7 AM RAW Clubhouse

10/4 ­­ Dallas Athletes Racing Runners at Play 4 & 8 Mile Walk/Run, Keller Bear Creek Park, 400 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller, TX, 8 AM. 10/17 ­­ Palo Duro Trail Run 20K/50K/50 Mile (20K registration now closed), Palo Duro Canyon, TX, 7 AM 50K/50 Mile, 7:20 AM 20K. 11/1 ­­ DRC (Dallas Running Club) Half and 5K, Norbuck Park, Dallas, TX, 7:30 AM Half Marathon, 7:50 AM 5K. 11/19 ­ 22 ­­ The Ultracentric Experience, Meadowmere Park, Grapevine, TX, 6, 12, 24, 48, and 72­hour events, various start times.

12/13 ­­ Dallas Marathon and Half Marathon, Downtown Dallas, TX, 8:05 AM. 2/28/16 ­­ Cowtown Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra Marathon, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX, 7 AM.

Social Run

Third Tuesday of the Month Social Run at GCB

Footnotes Thank You To Kelly Richards and Kathryn Gleghorn for hosting the RRCA RUN@WORK Day at the Clubhouse.

Congratulations To Amy and Anthony Matasso on the birth of their third child and first daughter.

Lost & Found Left something at the clubhouse? Check to see if we found it. All unclaimed items are in the clear tote along the north wall of the Clubhouse (just outside the restroom).

We just donated the accumulated unclaimed items at the end of September, but we're confident there will be more soon!

Social Run

Halloween Social Run on Saturday,

FOOTPRINT Submissions We are always looking for content to include in the FOOTPRINT.

Share your race or training experiences with RAW!

If you have a running/walking related story or photo you'd like to share with the club, consider submitting it for the FOOTPRINT. Writing is not a strength you possess? No worries, send us some notes and photos, and our happy article­writing elves will write it up for you and send it back for your approval!.

Footnotes: Want to give a shout out to your running buddy in the Footnotes section? You can send congratulations, condolences, get well, speedy recovery wishes, or wishes of good luck.

Submissions should be received by the 25th of the month for the next issue.

Send all submissions to the editor.

Charitable Giving LGRAW is excited to announce our 5K social run or walk starting and ending at Grapevine Craft Brewery at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20. This is the second installment of this monthly event. Kindly RSVP, if you plan to attend.

You can easily add another two miles to the route, if you prefer a longer distance. Or cut it short if you want to get to the "Social" part quicker.

The event is open to everyone ­­ you do not have to be a member of Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers, so please bring your friends! Relax in the taproom or beer garden after the run.

Save the Date!

Don't forget RAW holiday social runs Thanksgiving and New Year's Day Come celebrate the holidays, RAW­style. The RAW Anti­Turkey Trot will be Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, at Rockledge Park. The run/walk begins at 7 a.m., and there will be a potluck breakfast after.

Our annual Recovery Run and Breakfast will take place

Charitable donation survey results We would like to thank those club members who took the time to thoughtfully respond to the survey a few months ago regarding a donation request from the 9­11 Memorial Foundation received by the LGRAW Board of Directors.

You may view the survey results here. In the end, the request to which the survey referred was withdrawn, and the organization received donations through other avenues.

According to the 9­11 Memorial Foundation's Facebook page, the dedication of the Law Enforcement Memorial is scheduled for Thursday, October 22 at 9:30 AM at the

October 31!

on Friday, January 1 at the Clubhouse.

It's another opportunity to show off your cooking (or shopping) prowess. And enjoy a drink after the run with your friends...or not.

9/11 Memorial, 1000 Texan Trail, Grapevine.

Wear your costume for a chance to win running gear gift cards!

Starts at 7 AM with a run in costume.

More details to come!

Road Runners Club of America News We Run the Nation: Growing the Sport of Running Since 1958

RRCA helps train Team USA marathon and track athletes Kelly "K2" Richards, RRCA At­Large Director, RAW member

The Road Runners Club of America announces five U.S. Distance Training Centers and 12 Elite Athletes to be awarded $57,000 as they prepare for the 2016 Olympic Trials ­ marathon and track; also Team USA bonus money for Rio 2016 Olympic Marathon. Becky Wade from Dallas is one of the 12 elite runners selected to receive a grant!

See pictures of RAW's RUN@WORK Day event and experience the 10th Annual RUN@WORK and 4th Annual RUN@School Day from all around the country via a storify. Thank you to RunOn! Southlake for their sponsorship of RAW's event.

Runners World names Jean Knaack, Executive Director of the RRCA, among the 50 Most Influential People in Running (in the Maestros category).

The fall 2015 issue of Club Running, the magazine of the RRCA, is available online and will be mailed soon. The magazine is a complimentary publication for the household members of the RRCA. Your RAW membership automatically makes you a member of the RRCA. The 2015 National Running Award Nomination Period is open. To see a list of awards, the criteria for each and how to nominate someone, go to http://www.rrca.org/programs/national­running­awards/. If you'd like to serve on an award selection committee, contact Andy Smith at Programs@RRCA.org.

The next RRCA Southern Region Championship to be held in Texas is Run For the Water 10­Mile on November 1 in Austin.

Remember to save the date ­ The 58th Annual RRCA National Convention is March 17­19, 2016. The convention is right here in Dallas and hosted by the Dallas Running Club. The DRC is seeking volunteers from RAW to help with the convention. Stay tuned for more details.

Stay connected to the RRCA by liking them on Facebook and following them on Twitter and Instagram.

"Third Tuesday of the Month" Social Run Photos The first ever Third Tuesday of the Month Social Run, held on the third Tuesday of September of course, was a roaring success. Twenty­five runners and walkers took to the streets to complete a casual 5K course through Grapevine, starting and ending at Grapevine Craft Brewery.

Several additional RAW members and friends also attended, but chose to skip the run and instead just visit and enjoy the hospitality of the brewery. Tommy Tamale was on hand serving up dinner to hungry participants, and tables both inside the brewery and outside in the beer garden were full of happy RAW members having so much fun that we even gained a few new members in the process. (Welcome Gordon, Dave and Linda!) Tuesday is Trivia Night at GCB, but neither RAW team was able to win at the Disney­themed contest. Better luck next time!

Make plans now to join us for the next Third Tuesday to be held on Oct 20 at 6:00 PM. Whether you come out for the Social Run, or just the Social part, you'll definitely want to be at Grapevine Craft Brewery to be part of the fun. Click here to RSVP and invite your friends.

The whole crew before the run. The good news is that it can only get cooler for the next time.

Belynda Warner and the rest of the crew get ready for a brief run before the socializing begins.

And they're on the way, carefully making their way through one of the crossings on the course.

New RAW members Dave and Linda relax after the run in the beer garden.

You can't have a social run without being social. Shantel Cloud, new RAW member Gordon Kippola, Jack Hase, Dale Mauger, Kris Ryan and John Studebaker enjoy Grapevine Craft Brewery's selection of beers after the run.

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