FOOTPRINT Lake Grapevine Runners & Walkers
September 2006
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60 Minutes to Freedom Fun Run
RAW pioneers blaze a new annual tradition at the “60 Minutes to Freedom” on July 4th.
By Henry Galpin
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uly 4th dawned on the warm, humid side at Carroll Middle School for the kick-off event of the club’s full holiday calendar. Billed as a “fun” run it was obvious early that the weather conditions weren’t going to accommodate fun for long. Approximately 9.26 miles later the overall winner, Troy Pruett, mercifully ran out of time. The women’s winner, Mindi Rice, covered 9.12 miles and was the only runner left unlapped by Troy.
The unique venue, one hour on a quarter-mile track, allowed each runner/walker to view everyone in the race for the entire duration or at least until vision was irreversibly blurred by sweat. It also allowed for real-time feedback to the race director who made the mistake of running his own race instead of taking Joe Luccioni’s suggestion of doing breakfast and returning to the stadium when the hour was up.
Over 40 RAW members participated in this year’s “Too Hot To Handle” 15K and 5K running events. After a week of temperatures with highs in the 105-degree range and lows only in the upper 80s, many feared that this year’s event would again live up to its name.
to hot to handle | page 9
Comments like, “Who’s idea was this?” and the less subtle, “I’m going to kick your butt when this is over!” made for a fun-filled morning. Luckily, humans forget pain and agony once it has subsided and the final consensus seemed to be, “Let’s do it again next year.” If you missed this year’s “60 Minutes to Freedom,” put it on your calendar for next year now; it’ll be held on the first Wednesday in July!
LAKE GRAPEVINE RUNNERS AND WALKERS ANNUAL
Duct Tape Duet This annual club fun run will be held on Saturday, September 16. This two-person team is a perfect competition for all ages and abilities.
Duck tape Duet | page 5