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Lake Grapevine Runners & Walkers | January 2014 Dear Lake Grapevine, The FOOTPRINT has gone digital and is now a monthly publication delivered directly to your email address on record. It still has the same great content that you have become familiar with over the past few years, with a few enhancements. The new FOOTPRINT e­newsletter is produced in color and includes links for easy access to more content. Welcome to the inaugural edition of the FOOTPRINT e­newsletter.

Happy reading!

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RAW Happenings

New Years Day Resolution Run & Potluck Breakfast Wednesday, Jan 1 8:00AM Clubhouse Bring a dish to share, healthy or not!

Newbie Sunday Sunday, Jan 5 8:00AM Clubhouse

Bold in the Cold Packet Stuffing Saturday, Jan 4 after the run Clubhouse

SNL Saturday, Jan 4 5:00PM California Pizza Kitchen 1051 W SH 114, Grapevine

Board Meeting Monday, Jan 13 7:00PM Clubhouse

Lunch Bunch Tuesday, Jan 14 11:30AM Peace Burger 1228 William D Tate Ave, Grapevine

Bold in the Cold 5K & 15K Saturday, Jan 11 Clubhouse more information

SAVE THE DATE!

Feb 1 SNL, Anamia's Southlake

Bold in the Cold 5K & 15K Register now for the 16th running of the Bold in the Cold 5K & 15K. Race day is Saturday, January 11 at 8AM at Oak Grove Park. Click here for more details.

Bold in the Cold is going green! Registration is online only!

BITC VOLUNTEERS BITC is in need of race day volunteers for aid station 3 (near the marina). If you are not racing and have a couple of hours to help out on Saturday, January 11, we'd love your help! Email Kathryn Gleghorn to sign up.

All BITC Volunteers who register by January 9th are eligible for great raffle prizes!

Thanks in advance for volunteering!

Super Bowl Run The inaugural LGRAW Super Bowl Run will be held on Sunday, February 2nd. No matter how bad or good your team was this season, wear your team colors with pride and join us for this 5­mile walk/run. Awards will be presented to the "most fanatic fan" and the "fastest runner".

The run will start off at 8 am following the weekly announcements and will conclude when everyone is ready to leave. Please bring your favorite football dish to share, we will provide the drinks.

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Quick Links contact us membership renewals volunteer sign­up water duty instructions RAW forum like us on facebook LGRAW board of directors

discounts 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.

Running Warehouse enter LGRWD at checkout (exclusions apply).

Grand Prairie Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 1Mile Fun Run (March 8) GrandPrairieMarathon.com enter RUNCLUB to save 10% on registration.

Irving Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 1Mile Fun Run (April 5) irvingmarathon.com enter grapevineruns to save 10% on registration.

FOOTPRINT submissions We are always looking for content to include in the FOOTPRINT. If you have a running/walking related story you'd like to share with the club, consider submitting it for the FOOTPRINT. Click here for submission guidelines.

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Feb 2 Super Bowl Run & Newbie Sunday

Feb 10 Board Meeting

Feb 11 Lunch Bunch, Red Dog Right, Southlake

May 17 Boobapalooza

footnotes Congratulations To everyone who participated in new race distances this fall/winter.

Speedy Recovery To Jersey Mike and to Evelyn (Mama Ev) Luccioni Condolences To Kelly (K2) Richards, on the passing of her uncle

Goodbye & Good Luck To Stan & Barbara Ujka on their move to Kansas City for Stan's job 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 bathroom).

Membership Renewals Update your contact information or renew your membership by clicking here.

In Step With In Step With ...

Byron Benoit

What's the history of your running "habit" ­ when did you start? How did you progress?

I started in 1982, my sophomore year in high school. I wanted to earn a letterman's jacket like my other friends but knew football, basketball and baseball were not options. Started running and I was hooked from day one and the rest is history.

What does running do for you now?

Running keeps me active and allows me to eat a little more than I should and keeps my social circle intact.

How did you find RAW and when did you join?

I found RAW through my friend Mike Doud. The best I can recall I came aboard RAW in 1998 or 1999.

What's your favorite place to run ­ local? ­ anywhere?

My favorite place to run is the RAW West course. Also, anywhere in Colorado!

What day in your running career would you like to live over again?

Super Bowl Sunday, January 24, 1982 ­ The very first day I donned my wind jacket, slipped on my blue jeans and laced up my Pony Turf shoes. No watch, Garmin, or heart rate monitor, just a 2 mile course measured by the family's car odometer.

What's your best advice for a newbie, or any runner for that matter?

Always keep it fun, this ain't the Olympics!

Deadline for the February Issue is January 15th.

RRCA runnings

Annual RRCA National Convention The 56th Annual RRCA National Convention is May 1st to 4th in Spokane, Washington, in conjunction with the Bloomsday Road Race.

The keynote speakers are Olympians Don Kardong, Bernard Lagat and Deena Kastor. Social events include morning fun runs, a trip to Arbor Wine Cellars for a spectacular wine dinner and the national awards reception and banquet. There will be numerous educational sessions, a coaching certification course, regional meetings and more.

click here for more information

Palo Duro Canyon Inspired

By Sheri Rasnake

When I was first asked to write an article for the Footprint about my experience at Palo Duro Canyon, I was initially concerned as to what to share. I mean, I have nothing astounding to report. I am not currently training for anything, not trying to impress others, just wanting to continue an active lifestyle and maintain the good health that was given back to me several years ago. I can say though, I do continue to be amazed by God's beauty that is bestowed and presented to us on the arrival to this vast canyon. Additionally, I will say that my experiences this year were better than last, even though my time was about the same as years past. I made a plan for the race, stuck to it, and at the finish was not in the pain that I had experienced the prior year.

As I was pondering all of this I was reminded of others who have approached me and shared how I have inspired them just through example. One particular individual comes to mind. She saw that I had signed up for Palo Duro and contacted me immediately. I had inspired her. She signed up, and honestly, I did not believe she would follow through. She proved me wrong though! She showed up and completed the 20K. It took her about a week to recover, but she is already planning to return again next year. Being an inspiration to others is an inspiration to me, a motivation to continue and to not look back.

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Holiday Lights Run A whole host of characters met at the Gleghorn house to participate in the inaugural Holiday Lights Run in early December. With a chill in the air and ice still covering many of the front lawns, RAW came decked out in their festive holiday gear. We had a few Santa sightings and some folks even wore Christmas lights. The group of about 30 members walked or ran through the streets of Estes Park Estates in Southlake.

After viewing the lights of the neighborhood, the jingle bell joggers were treated to hot chocolate and a tasty selection of holiday baked treats. And of course, some good old RAW social time! We can definitely see this becoming a new RAW tradition!

The Holiday Lights Run was hosted by Kathryn Gleghorn, Eileen Pontoae and Carol Schumm.

My First Marathon

(l­r) Sandie Nathan, Elizabeth Lawrence, James Jr. Jack Burcie, James O'Neal, Helene Walker, Brandon Couvillion and John Studebaker behind the camera.

By Jack Burcie

Fort Worth Marathon 2013, (finish time 4:13), placed 13th in his age group.

Why did you choose the Fort Worth Marathon as your first marathon?

The timing was perfect; I felt ready to run my first marathon and had heard about the race from other runners in my group. I also knew that it would be a flat route and I am very familiar with the Trinity trails, having grown up in the area and spending many miles out along the Trinity River.

What milestones did you hit in training?

I had been averaging about 20­30 miles a week over the last six months, and did several 20 mile long runs without too much pain...it was then that I felt ready.

How did you feel during the race?

I didn't sleep well the night before. I was anxious about the run. I couldn't wait to get started, but I was a little sleepy at the start. It was difficult keeping a 10 minute pace with all the excitement, but I forced myself to run slow for the first third of the run. I kept saying to myself, "save it for the end..." It was at the half way point, I found John Studebaker yelling at me and pointing his camera, I got a jolt of energy. Then at mile 18, I found Helene Walker and Sandie Nathan waiting to join me. They informed me that James O'Nealwas about a quarter mile ahead of me and my competitive spirit kicked in and I was determined to catch him. At mile 20, I caught James along with Elizabeth Lawrence and Brandon Couvillon,who had also come out to support us.

What specific points had emotional impact for you during the run?

Seeing my running friends from the group out on the course to support me was uplifting to my spirit. Also, when I realized that I was actually about to complete 26.2 miles, with the finish line within sight, was powerful.

What did the finish mean to you?

I realize now that I can do this. I immediately signed up for the Cowtown Marathon in February 2014!

Annual RAW Holiday Party Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers annual Holiday Party was held on Saturday, December 21 at Cross Timbers Winery. The festivities started at 6pm with a cocktail hour, followed by heavy appetizer selections and salad bar at 7pm. The evening wrapped up with dancing to DJ music at 11pm.

Photo Credit to Pam Truhn

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Louise LaMothe and Janet Dixon

Liz and Russ Wedemeyer

Marty and Tia Metzger

Palo Duro Canyon Trail Run Weekend

By Christine Bassano

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to pass on to y'all information pertaining to one of our favorite annual treks. Of course it includes a run/race with a bunch of folks who just can't seem to stay away. Of course each year we also gain some new people who just start hearing about it a few months before and get hooked.....and join in on the fun! The race takes place each year in October, the 3rd Saturday. For 2014, the weekend is Friday to Sunday, October 17­19, with the race on Saturday, October 18. The destination is Palo Duro Canyon State Park, the distances are 20K, 50K or 50 miles.

Palo Duro is second in size only to the Grand Canyon. The state park includes 29,182 acres of the scenic, northern­most portion of the Palo Duro Canyon. It is 120 miles long, 20 miles wide with a maximum depth of 800­plus feet. Elevation at the rim is 3500 feet above sea level. In contrast, the Grand Canyon is 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and 6000 feet deep. Those are the facts; now here comes the heart and soul of the canyon's story ­ or should I say the story of 'Red'... their stories are one and the same.

Red Spicer, the man who until his passing in 2008, was the developer and the conscience of Palo Duro Canyon. My husband, Michael Bassano aka "Jersey Mike" and I never did meet Red because our first year to the race was 2009; however, we learned a lot about him at the Friday night spaghetti dinner. The race directors who took the job over from Red had worked alongside him for many many years, and they had a lot to say about his physical and spiritual presence in the canyon. He was loved by all who knew him. Many words of gratitude and tears of sadness at his loss were shared. Red, over the last 25 years or more, spent more than 22,000 hours, or 2,750 working days, building miles of running and hiking trails in the canyon where there had been none. Google Red Spicer and get to know the man behind the boulders. You'll learn why he was referred to as,"Red, the man who was larger than life." You can also read about his ultra distance running adventures as well.

The drive to Canyon Texas takes between five and six hours, depending on whether or not you decide to stop for breakfast along the way. The route Mike and I take with our good friends Evelyn and Joe Luccioni goes past a Cracker Barrel restaurant, a favorite stop for us and a bunch of folks heading there as well. Last year we needed a table for about 25. After pancakes, eggs or whatever, off we go. Don't blink along the way because you won't want to miss the towns of Jolly and Happy... really! Arrival is mid­afternoon, just in time to check in to the Best Western, Canyon TX, or the Holiday Inn which is next door. Some folks prefer the beautiful outdoors and get themselves a campsite right there in the canyon. (That's good for all of us as they are there at the start of the race, bright and early Saturday morning, settling their stuff at a picnic table that will later become our real estate after the race.) Soon after settling in to our respective overnight spots, it's off to packet pick­up at the West Texas A&M University campus, which is just a few short blocks from the hotels. The spaghetti dinner is also right there on the campus. A delicious cafeteria style meal of spaghetti, salad, bread, drinks and dessert! Then it's time to pay attention to the race director's course information briefing covering trail conditions, aid stations, start times, etc...

Saturday morning, it's generally quite CHILLY early in the morning, so layering is the name of the game. The drive front the hotel to the entry gate of the canyon takes about 15 minutes. Once through the gate, the trail of cars drive around the canyon perimeter until you are directed into the parking lot. A short walk across the dirt and down the small hill brings you to the race start. Then it's potty time, https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1114838121241&format=html&print=true

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stay warm time and get excited time. Don't forget your headlamps or flashlights! You meet all your friends from the local running clubs huddled together for warmth, set up your lawn chairs and coolers for later. Post­run, grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, salad, chips, cookies, etc are all served up by the race committee. If you happen to be running the 50K or 50 miler, you can count on cheers from the viewers as you pass by at least once, twice or more (if you are a '50 miler' God Bless you by the way)!

Sometime mid­afternoon it's back to our respective rooms (or campsites) for a quick nap or in room cocktail hour, and then a short drive to our private room at Wrong Way Feldman's for dinner with the gang. The room holds over 40 people, and the restaurant offers a great selection of foods and good service. The rest of the night is up to you. For Mike and I and a good portion of the group, it's off to bed for an early rise for the drive home.

That, my friends, is the itinerary, for the most part. What I have left out of the weekend review is just how amazingly beautiful the course is. As a runner who enjoys always competing against my last finish time, I'm terribly frustrated throughout the race. I want to stop and just bath myself in the glorious colors beaming off the red red rock formations, as the light of day changes the appearance continuously. I don't want to give too much away, but keep your eyes on the "lighthouse". Oh, you'll know it when you see it! Is the trail difficult, are technical skills required? Not at all. Of course there are climbs and descents you may want to approach with caution, but the trail is well manicured ­ no bumps or stumps to trip you up! It's fun, it's beautiful, it's a memory you'll be glad you made.

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