Starting Line - October 2011

VOLUME 2, ISSUE 6 • JUNE 2011 • RUNNINGZONE.COM VOLUME 2, ISSUE 10 • OCTOBER 2011 • RUNNINGZONE.COM

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JACKIE CLIFTON: Always Climbing Higher

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THE NEXT STEPS GHOStLY GECKO 5K

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MULTISPORT MADNESS

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Denise’s Rant

October 5, 2011

In this issue: Jackie Clifton: Always Climbing Higher.........................3 The Next Steps..................3 October Special.................3 Multisport Madness............4 New Balance Lace Up for the Cure.......................4 Closer to the Prize (Purse)......5 Series Standings After Race Number 2 of 7..........6 Space Coast Marathon Registration Information.......7 Good Form Running Clinics..............................9 Kathrine Switzer: National Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee..........................12 New at Running Zone.......13 The Ghost with the Most!........................13 Ghostly Gecko Registration Form...............................15 Water! Gatorade!

Volunteers?......................16 DEMO HRDR Event..........17

3696 N. Wickham Road Melbourne, Florida 32935 321-751-8890

Ahhhhh, here it is 10 days and counting to the Atlantic Coast Triathlon Half Ironman…….All the laps in the pool, waves choked down and miles and miles and miles and miles on the bike! Oh yeah, and some miles running too! I hope it all pays off! We swam 90 lengths (45 laps) in the pool today! Wow, I remember when I couldn’t even swim one whole length up and back without stopping. It has been 10 months of swimming to get there and I never thought I could swim that far! I have also ridden 60 miles on the bike and quite a few 50 milers! Ouch!

I would have to say that it the toughest event of the three for me! I guess it takes years to get your body used to biking. My body is comfortable with running so that doesn’t hurt me like riding does.

Our bodies seem to adapt to what we do most. I was talking to someone who loves to bike and he said that he can ride 50 miles and feel fine but if he runs 8 miles, his body hurts for two days. I said it is the opposite for me! I can run 8 miles no problem but if I ride 50 miles, I can’t even get off the couch!

After all the training, I hope I am ready!

I know when I am standing before the start looking at the buoys in the water, I will be thinking, “Oh my gosh, it looks so far,” but I have to remember that I already swam the distance!

There is a rather large group of people from Brevard County participating in either the Olympic distance or the Half Ironman distance. It should be a lot of fun with many familiar faces all around!

So if you see us before next weekend, wish us luck! If you see us after next weekend, ask us how it went but let’s not discuss finishing times! Thank you for all of the support! If I can do this, YOU CAN TOO!

Denise

Denise Piercy Running Zone Foundation, Inc.

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JACKIE CLIFTON: Always Climbing Higher

By Patti Sponsler

If you were to chat up Palm Bay’s Jackie Clifton for a few minutes, you’d probably walk away feeling encouraged by her sweet smile, kind words and gentle energy. There is nothing in her outward nature that would suggest the petite motherof-three houses an inner strength of Herculean proportions.

When Clifton sets a goal, there is very little that can get in her way - including the autoimmune diseases that occasionally try to wallop her.

This year, the 49-year-old coach and personal trainer has focused on preparing her mind and body to race as a member of Team USA at the ITU Long Course Triathlon World Championships on November 5 in Nevada.

Clifton qualified for the grueling event last October at the Halfmax Championships (1.2-mile swim; 56mile bike; 13.1-mile run) in Myrtle Beach.

Her hard work has been paying off this season with Masters wins in road racing - including a sub-20 minute 5K and new female Masters course record at the Firecracker 5K. Clifton also bested 77 women in her age group at the wildly popular St. Anthony’s Triathlon in Tampa. Her time of two hours, twenty minutes and 43 seconds for the .93 mile swim; 24.8 mile bike at 10K gave her the age group win, a cool new watch and a free entry into one of the 5i50 Series events.

We know that you’ll enjoy meeting Jackie and hope that you will be inspired by her adventurous attitude!

RZ: Family members?

JC: Best friend and husband of 30 years, Bill; son Billy, 23, who is attending the University of South Florida College of Medicine; son Christopher, 21, attending the US Coast Guard Academy and daughter, Aprille, 19, who is attending the University of Central Florida.

Eau Gallie Civic Center 6:30 pm Jackie Clifton after accepting her Masters award at the I Run for Pizza 5K and Football Kickoff.

RZ: Last October you qualified at the Halfmax (half Ironman) championships in Myrtle Beach to race on Team USA at an amazing race coming up in November! Want to tell us a bit about the event?

JC: The ITU Long Course Triathlon World Championships are November 5, 2011 in Henderson, Nevada. This is a long course race consisting of a 2.75-mile swim, 80-mile bike ride and an 18-mile run.

RZ: Did you like the USA team race kit?

JC: The uniform is awesome and even has my last name on butt!! The parade shirts are cool also RZ: With the huge challenges this race presents (a 9,000+ foot elevation change on the bike course and another 2,000 foot elevation change on the run); how have you trained differently for this event versus the half-Ironman distances you raced including the relatively flat AmeliaMan in Amelia Island; the notoriously hot and hilly Rock ‘N RollMan in Macon, GA and continues on page 5

Join us for a Spooktacular good time! This is a Halloween-themed evening race at the Eau Gallie Civic Center. An awesome post race party at Squid Lips. Random giveaway of Halloween Horror Night tickets and one hotel night stay for two! n Best Halloween Costume Contest n Halloween Goodie Bags to All Finishers n Fun Ghostly Gecko Awards n Free Li’l Goblins Kids’ Run with Zippy the Gecko n Food provided by Squid Lips! n Awards ceremony following all races on Squid Lips beach and deck n Benefits J. Kyle Braid Scholarship Program

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Multisport Madness October has traditionally been the month where the pace of triathlon reaches its full crescendo. After, all the Saturday closest to the month’s fullest moon is when the best longdistance triathletes from around the world gather to contest the Ironman Triathlon World Championships on the Big Island of Hawaii in Kona.

This year, Melbourne’s Brad Cody will be one of the 1,800 lining up at for the start at ‘Dig Me’ Beach on Oct 8. Cody, 50, was Brevard’s only athlete to qualify this year for the Big Dance and did so at Ironman Louisville on August 28 as he crossed the finish line in ten hours, 20 minutes and 18 seconds.

We’d like to wish Brad the best on his tropical trip to triathlon’s most famous finish line. To get your Kona fix, log on to www.ironmanworldchampionship.com On race day, log on to www.ironman.com for complete coverage of the race including

By Patti Sponsler

Some of Brevard’s River Road Gang pose with their finishers’ medals following Ironman Augusta on Sept. 25. From left to right are Robin Williams, Kelly Hunter, Theresa Miller, Suzie Enlow, Debbie Rescott, Cyndi Bergs, Linda Cowart, Christy Tagye and Christy Zieres. Photo courtesy of Kelly Hunter.

lots of live race video, interviews, the athlete tracker and snarky race chat hosted by some of the sport’s funniest former pros.

Closer to home, we want to con-

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Closer to the Prize (Purse)

By Patti Sponslor

The sweaty miles we log on the roads during summer’s stench make running and walking in fall’s first cool breath seem almost magical by comparison. With morning temperatures dipping below 70 for the first time this season, the pace picks up along with the anticipation of setting some personal best race times during the next few months.

With two of the seven 2010-11 Running Zone Foundation Race Series events behind us, we’ve already seen some records set.

The Firecracker 5K launched the Series with a bang as Melbourne’s James Post, a junior who runs for the University of North Florida, smashed the course record by 12 seconds as he crossed the finish line in sixteen minutes and seven seconds.

Both the men’s and women’s Masters (40+) course records were also

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stomped as Melbourne’s Doug Butler blew across the line, sixth overall, in 17:16 and Palm Bay’s Jackie Clifton beat her own former course record of 20:14 when she hit the line in 19:57.

Both the Firecracker 5K and the I Run for Pizza Football Kickoff 5K broke attendance records with the latter registering more than 1,0000 walkers and runners.

We want to thank all of the athletes, our generous sponsors and wonderful volunteers for supporting our events.

Your commitment to fitness can breed a lifetime of good health and friendships.

Participating in the Series also helps our community as race proceeds are donated to local charity and other non-profit organizations.

The Honor America Liberty Bell Museum and Sentinels of Freedom received a total of $3,500 from the Fire-

cracker 5K. Waiting for numbers from Pizza And because of our generous sponsors, this year’s Series is also offering a record $10,000 prize purse to the top three male and females winners; top male and female Master (40+) and the top three male and female finishers in 16 age groups.

With five races left to go, anything can happen. West Melbourne’s Michael Fischer currently leads the overall men’s race while the women’s race is tied between Satellite Beaches Jessica Crate and training partner, Angela Cobb, of Indialantic.

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the qualifying Halfmax Championship in Myrtle Beach, SC? JC: If I remember correctly, that GA race was pretty hilly compared to Amelia Man. Oh my, YES!! Georgia kicked my butt!! I ended up dehydrated and in the medical tent but still finished the race and placed third in the age group. I was able to attend a weeklong USA Triathlon training camp on the ITU World’s course last spring. Having now experienced the racecourse, I am mentally ready, which is 90 percent of racing! The other 10 percent, has been training with a group of incredible athletes that have an Ironman race the same day as my race. Being an empty nester, I have had more time to train the last two months. I have also been training with my brother in Clermont, and on the beach with my husband.

RZ: What motivates you to tackle these tougher courses such as Rock ‘N RollMan and the infamous Escape from

The Clifton family takes a short break. Left to right: Aprille, Billy, Jackie, Christopher and Bill.

Alcatraz (San Francisco)?

JC: I thrive off of pushing my body to the limit, doing new and exciting courses. Knowing that each day is precious and this is only a season in life, I want to give it my all. The harder the course, the stronger I become each time I race.

RZ: How did you get into running and then triathlon?

JC: I felt tired and fatigued each night when my husband came home and he suggested I needed to exercise. I started running at the age of 35 to try to keep up with my kids. It was a difficult transition; it took me three months to run a mile! After running my first 5K, race three months later, I was hooked.

I started competing in triathlons at the age of 40; it seemed to be more of a challenge that used all the muscle groups in the body as opposed to just the legs.

RZ: Did you participate in sports with your kids as they were growing up?

JC: I coached each one of my kids in cross-country.

RZ: I remember seeing you coaching some younger kids in Coach Doug Butler’s camp one year and you also coach at Beachside TriSport and also continues on page 8

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RUNNING ZONE FOUNDATION 2011-2012 RACE SERIES

Standings After Race Number Two of Seven

Ian Reesh ........................14....... 7.....................7 Peter Balsitis ....................12..................7..........7 Tommy Trist .....................14....... 6.....................6 Morgan Levine .................14..................4..........4 Cameron Michaels ...........12....... 3.....................3 Clay Tezel .......................13....... 2.....................2 Matthew Johnson .............12..................2..........2 Michael Groppel .............14..................1..........1 Ryan Miller ......................13....... 1.....................1 OVERALL MALE RESULTS Name ........................... Age . FIRECR . PIZZA .TOTAL Michael Fisher .................18...... 80.......90.......170 John Davis .......................33...... 70.......60.......130 Dillon Mcgee ...................21...... 60.......70.......130 Master (40+) Doug Butler (1st Master).....48...... 10.......10........20 AGE GROUP MALE 8 & Under Joshua Kraver ...................8....... 10.......10........20 Graeme Burns ..................8........ 7.........8.........15 Ethan Shoda .....................8........ 4.........9.........13 Dylan Maxik .....................7........ 6.........6.........12 Jared Weiss ......................8........ 9.....................9 Luke Marzano ..................8........ 8.....................8 Wesley Davenport .............8...................7..........7 Gavin Wessel ...................8...................5..........5 Logan Klaproth .................8........ 1.........4..........5 Hayden Millband ..............6........ 5.....................5 Sami Ramadan .................7...................3..........3 Anthony Abel ...................8........ 3.....................3 Trey Lake .........................7...................2..........2 Jack McCluskey ................8........ 2.....................2 Nathan Nevad .................6...................1..........1

9-11 Jared Hayes ....................11...... 10.......10........20 Malachi Jones ..................9........ 9.........9.........18 Bj Lanza .........................11....... 5.........7.........12 Braden Krupp ...................9........ 6.........6.........12 Austin Hayes ...................10....... 8.....................8 Nicholas Landolfi .............10..................8..........8 Aeddon Burns ...................9........ 7.....................7 Zack Bursk ......................11..................5..........5 Ian Maxik ........................9........ 4.....................4 Daniel Molodkin ...............9........ 1.........3..........4 Michael Shenbaum ...........9...................4..........4 Logan Fuller ......................9........ 3.....................3 John Liebler .....................10....... 2.....................2 Will Rieder ......................11..................2..........2 Aeddon Burns ...................9...................1..........1 12-14 Andrew Cacciatore ..........14...... 10.......10........20 Michael Wilson ...............12....... 8.........8.........16 Mason Jones ...................12....... 9.........6.........15 John Cacciatore ...............12....... 4.........5..........9 Trevor Kattenberg .............12..................9..........9 Christian Hayes ...............12....... 5.........3..........8

15 - 19 Matt Horner .................... 17....... 8.........6.........14 Alec Reesh ......................16....... 9.....................9 Tristan Kattenberg ............15..................9..........9 Coleman Sperando ..........16..................8..........8 Jordan Episcopo ..............15....... 7.....................7 Noah Jacovitz .................17..................7..........7 Luke Lackore ....................17....... 6.....................6 Alex Hoffman ..................17..................5..........5 Richard Rhodes ................18....... 5.....................5 Jacob Smithe ...................16..................4..........4 Logan Samuel ..................19....... 4.....................4 Jonathan Campbell ..........17..................3..........3 Kenny Rhodes ..................15....... 3.....................3 Costa Stathis ...................16..................2..........2 Nick Walenski .................16....... 2.....................2 David Morales .................17..................1..........1 Jaime H Ruiz ...................17....... 1.....................1 20 - 24 Billy Clifton ......................22....... 7.........8.........15 James Post .......................20...... 10...................10 Kyle Cooke .....................21.................10........10 Chris Rego ......................22....... 9.....................9 Matt McDougal ................22....... 4.........5..........9 Jeffrey Willingham ...........21..................7..........7 Jason Wagman ................24....... 6.....................6 Josh Hester ......................23..................6..........6 Marc Buonanni ................22....... 5.....................5 Mark Mihlebach ..............22..................4..........4 Michael Deater ................22..................3..........3 Will Furiosi ......................20....... 3.....................3 Giovanni Lee ...................23....... 2.....................2 Michael Lunny .................22..................2..........2 Marc Davey ....................22..................1..........1 Spencer Ross ...................21....... 1.....................1 25 - 29 Andy Dutra .....................26....... 7.........8.........15 Chi Cam .........................28....... 8.........7.........15 Brian Gase ......................28.................10........10 Greg Reverdian ...............29....... 4.........6.........10 Peter Kaus .......................27...... 10...................10 Brad Daszynski ................29..................9..........9 Ron Abel .........................28....... 9.....................9 Joshua Williams ...............29....... 6.....................6 Dan Lizana .....................29....... 1.........4..........5 Joseph Joseph ..................27..................5..........5 Tom Wiedenbauer ............28....... 5.....................5 John Hustoles ...................26....... 3.....................3

Nathan Lockwood ............29..................3..........3 Steven Stengle .................29..................2..........2 Thomas Walcott ...............29....... 2.....................2 Chris St. Jean ..................26..................1..........1 30 - 34 Thaddeus Austin ..............34....... 8.........8.........16 Ramon Cordero ...............33....... 6.........7.........13 Steve Hedgespeth ............33..................9..........9 Peter Clusener .................34....... 9.....................9 John Russell .....................34....... 7.....................7 Derek Sichler ...................33..................6..........6 Zac Olds ........................31....... 5.....................5 Kurt Russell ......................33..................5..........5 Mike Acosta ....................33....... 1.........3..........4 Josh Stern ........................32..................4..........4 Craig Angel ....................33....... 4.....................4 Charles Goodson .............31....... 2.........2..........4 Chris Slusher ...................32....... 3.....................3 Scott Murdoch .................31..................1..........1

35 - 39 Shane Streufert ................39...... 10.......10........20 Kevin Caster ....................37....... 9.........9.........18 Phil Moore ......................37....... 7.........5.........12 Jonathan Howse ..............35....... 4.........8.........12 Jeremy Stewart ................35....... 6.........6.........12 Rob Chambers .................39....... 8.....................8 Richard Davis ..................37....... 5.........3..........8 Julio Castillo ....................36..................7..........7 Mike Doyle .....................38..................4..........4 Jeremy Sexton .................35....... 3.....................3 Joe Newton .....................37..................2..........2 James Krupp ....................36....... 2.....................2 Michael Williams .............35..................1..........1 Jeff Philo .........................39....... 1.....................1 40 - 44 Sean Black ......................43....... 9........10........19 Felix Hottenstein ...............42....... 8.........9.........17 Jim Schaeffer ...................40....... 6.........6.........12 Chris Reesh .....................42....... 7.........5.........12 Mike Fretz .......................43...... 10...................10 Frank Kapr ......................42..................8..........8 Rick Ramnath ...................41....... 3.........4..........7 Pedro Toledo ...................43..................7..........7 Al Steiginga ....................44....... 5.....................5 Peter McMahan ...............43....... 4.....................4 Keith Dunleavy ................40....... 2.........2..........4 David Melchione ..............40..................3..........3 Brent Mitchell ..................44....... 1.....................1 Ashley Fleeman ...............44..................1..........1 45 - 49 Doug Nichols ..................48....... 9.........8.........17 Keith Snodgrass ...............45....... 8.........7.........15 Tony Stokes .....................48....... 7.........5.........12 Bryan Bost ......................47....... 6.........4.........10 Chris Loines .....................45..................9..........9 continues on page 10

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successful Health First Battle of the Bridges sprint and Olympic distance triathlons. It was exciting to see so many local faces cross the finish line including the three Brevard residents who took the overall podium spots.

Melbourne’s Ed Donner, last year’s runner up, kept his cool after swimming off course to come back with the fastest individual bike split (1:06:00) and second fastest 10K (37:54) of the day to take the Olympic-distance victory in 2:09:14.

In the sprint race, Melbourne’s Drad Daszynski turned in the fastest 5K of the day to take the win in 1:08:06. On the women’s side, Running Zone Race Team member and Palm Bay pharmacist, Kim Hunger, took her third course victory by more than three minutes as she hit the line in 1:17:38.

Complete race results by RaceSmith are available at http://www. runningzone.com/event_results

and check out Mark DeCotis’s FLORIDA TODAY story, along with race photos and video at www. floridatoday.com/article/20111003/ SPORTS/110030301/Melbourne-sDonner-takes-all-Battle-Bridges-triath lon?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Sports We’d also like to congratulate all of our local multisport athletes who have crossed finish lines this past month. It seems like everyone is trying to get one last race in before the books are closed on 2011.

Sept. 4: Trek Women’s Sprint Triathlon, (.5s, 12b, 3.1r), Clermont

Christine Brown, Indialantic, 2:15:09; Donna Garson, Indialantic, 1:41:22; Tammy Sigurdson, Cocoa, 2:05:06; Willy Moolenaar, Indialantic, 1st 7074, 1:45:49.

Sept. 10: Ironman World Championships 70.3 (1.2s, 56b, 13.1r) Las Vegas, NV

Brad Daszynski, Melbourne, 5:06:32; BJ Graham, Palm Bay, 5:09:37.

Brad Cody celebrates his age group win of 4:00:44 at Ironman New Orleans 70.3 in April. Last month Brad qualified to race at the Hawaiian Ironman World Championships on Oct. 8 with his 10:20:18 third-place age group finish at Ironman Louisville on Aug. 28.

Sept. 10: CFT Series Sprint Series Triathlon #5 (.25s, 10b, 3.1r), Clermont

Michael Brantley, Satellite Beach, 1:13:08; Wesley Burrough, 58:05; Peter Clauter Indialantic, 3rd Collegiate, 55:22; Barry Clinger, Titusville, continues on page 10

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provide individual coaching. How did you get into coaching and what about it attracted you and keeps you involved?

JC: I started coaching cross-country for a private high school after running for about two years. I enjoyed watching the young athletes mature and gain strength and confidence during the season. I coached with Doug Butler for 12 years at his camp “Set Goals not Limits”. After I started doing triathlons, I also wanted to share my knowledge and excitement with others about this fun, rewarding sport. I received my USA Triathlon level 1 coaching license and have been coaching with Beachside TriSport for the past three years as their running coach. I am currently working on a race-specific training clinic now to help triathletes get the cutting edge on their races.

RZ: I remember chatting with you one time about the challenges of your asthma and thyroid. How have they affected your training and racing and how do you overcome those challenges?

JC: I do have several autoimmune diseases. I have to be very aware of

Jackie Clifton and part of her training posse pose for a shot halfway through one of their 100mile training rides. Left to right: Tricia Rydson, Jackie Clifton, Jeff Girten (back), Rachelle Butler.

my body constantly while I am training. This makes me mentally stronger as well as tougher. The days my body does not want to cooperate, I have to slow down and rest. No pity parties here, each day is a privilege to work hard and complete my goals.

RZ: I find it really cool that at age 49, you’re still winning most of the Masters awards. I think it provides hope that you can still maintain a high level of fitness as you age. What types of things, if any, do you pay more attention to now than you did say, in your 30s?

JC: As I approach 50 in a few weeks, I realized that I have to stretch much more now than I ever did before. I try to do yoga two to three times a week. This has improved my whole performance; I am much stronger than I have ever been.

RZ: I once saw you and someone else praying before the start of a race a few years ago and was really touched by that.

How do you maintain a balance between being competitive and spiritual?

JC: Being competitive and spiritual at the same time is the same thing! My racing verse has been “Love the Lord with all your heart, all your soul and all your mind – Mark 12:30. I train with this in mind, to do everything with my whole heart, all my strength for the Lord, for it is He who has allowed me to be strong and direct my path. I take each day as a privilege to train hard and to be strong.

RZ: How do you keep the balance in your life between spirituality, family, coaching and your own fitness and racing?

JC: Hopefully they are the same in one. Each discipline should go hand in hand. My Lord and Savior is the one who ordains each moment in our lives and I hope that I demonstrate this with all that I do.

RZ: Thoughts on being part of the Running Zone Racing Team?

JC: My favorite part about being an athlete is running for the Running Zone.

Being with other athletes that encourage you and believe in you no matter what your performance is for that specific day is a great inspiration. Don and Denise are a great asset to our community and a joy to be a part of their team. The Running Zone helps promote running and fitness in our community and that is one of my main goals.

RZ: Any advice for other athletes who might want to step up their fitness?

JC: Slow and steady wins a race.

Never increase more than 10 percent a week in your fitness to avoid injury or burn out. Do things in your daily exercise program that are harder than race day. For example, go run on the beach or change your exercise regime weekly.

RZ: Any thoughts yet about goals for 2012?

JC: No goals for my own fitness yet, just want to help coach others mentally and physically.

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Good Form Running Clinics at Running Zone Tuesday, October 25th at 6pm 20 spaces available, must pre register because space is limited for more 1-on-1 instruction.

Taking reservations for these two months. Email pete@runningzone.com to reserve your spot.

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Series Results

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Kurt Holst ........................49..................6..........6 Dave Hernandez ..............47....... 5.....................5 Ralph Jackson ..................48....... 4.....................4 Neal Levine .....................47..................3..........3 Greg Hayes ....................47....... 3.....................3 Kevin Howald ..................48....... 2.....................2 Ian Bohnen ......................46..................2..........2 Ken Fortmayer .................46....... 1.....................1 Jim Carberry ...................48..................1..........1 50 - 54 Joe Hultgren ....................51...... 10.......10........20 Art Anderson ...................51....... 8.........9.........17 Jay Claybaugh ................50....... 7.........7.........14 Jeff Cook .........................51....... 5.........8.........13 Keith Kowalske ................51....... 4.........6.........10 Michael Adams ...............50....... 9.....................9 Haskell Walker ................53....... 3.........4..........7 Gerald Willard ................52....... 6.....................6 Eric Held .........................50..................5..........5 Steve Calabro .................52..................3..........3 Michael Gaffney ..............52..................2..........2 Bart Ferguson ..................51....... 2.....................2 Mike Smith ......................53..................1..........1 Carl Davidson .................53....... 1.....................1 55 - 59 Jim Cunningham ..............56....... 9.........9.........18 Dan Brewer .....................56....... 6.........6.........12

Multisport Madness

Mike Kodya ....................57.................10........10 Matt Mahoney .................55...... 10...................10 Ted Amgott ......................58..................8..........8 Ralph Miller .....................55....... 8.....................8 John Farner .....................58..................7..........7 Jerry Bird ........................56....... 7.....................7 Jaime F Ruiz ....................55....... 3.........3..........6 Mark Webb ....................58..................5..........5 Arleigh Sharpe ................59....... 5.....................5 Song Koh ........................59....... 4.....................4 Chas Herington ...............55..................4..........4 Randy Minnihan ..............56..................2..........2 James Kelly .....................57....... 2.....................2 Laszlo Kosa .....................57....... 1.....................1 Daryl Gilbert ...................55..................1..........1 60 - 64 David Grant ....................64...... 10.......10........20 Bud Timmons ...................60....... 9.........9.........18 Jim Schroeder .................. 63....... 8.........8.........16 Ray Brown ......................63....... 6.........7.........13 Teen Sum ........................62....... 5.........6.........11 Sal Barbera .....................61....... 7.....................7 David Farrall ...................62..................5..........5 Jim Bates .........................62....... 4.....................4 Bruce Snyder ...................63..................4..........4 Guy Demoret ...................62....... 3.....................3

Bill Victor ........................61..................3..........3 Ed Duley .........................61....... 2.....................2 Craig Nau ......................61..................2..........2 Vern Thomas ...................64..................1..........1 Robert Crum ....................60....... 1.....................1 65 - 69 Gary Castner ..................65...... 10.......10........20 George Then ...................69....... 7.........9.........16 Tom Lazar .......................66....... 6.........8.........14 Drew Noble ....................67....... 5.........6.........11 Manuel Urrutia ................68....... 9.....................9 Jim Streufert .....................65....... 8.....................8 Rick Foresteire .................65..................7..........7 Lonnie Crafton .................67....... 4.....................4 Edward Boullard ..............67....... 3.....................3 70 - 74 Tom Ward .......................74...... 10.......10........20 Jim Anderson ...................70....... 9.........8.........17 Bernie Sher .....................73..................9..........9 Roger Epperson ...............70..................7..........7 75 - 99 Bob Pecor .......................76...... 10.......10........20 Henry Campbell ..............77....... 9.........9.........18 William Van Dusen ...........80....... 8.....................8 continues on page 11

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1:18:35; William Czagas, Melbourne, 1:16:34; Steven Dewitt, Titusville, 56:24; David Reed, Rockledge, 1:15:47; Carol Scott, Merritt Island, 1:24:10; Bernie Sher, Cocoa Beach, 1st 70-74, 1:25:23; William Thayer, Melbourne, 1:02:44.

Bernie Sher also won the overall Series award in the 70-74 age group, placing first in four of the five events. He missed race #4, choosing instead to participate in the I Run for Pizza Football Kickoff 5K where he snagged second, behind Tom Ward, in the division.

Sept. 10: CFT Series Sprint Series Duathlon #5 (1r, 10b, 3.1r), Clermont

Mark Dash, Cocoa Beach, 1:20:12; Rick Foresteire, Rockledge, 1:46:29.

Sept. 11, ITU World Championships, (.93s, 24.8b, 6.2r), Beijing, China Kaitlin Shiver, Satellite Beach, 1st

American, 4th overall, 2:07:18 .

Check out Mark DeCotis’s FLORIDA TODAY story about her at http:// www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ article?AID=2011109130325

Sept. 15: Ironman Wisconsin (2.4s, 112b, 26.2r), Madison, Wisconsin

Pete Carabetta, Melbourne, 15:41:07.

Sept. 17-18: Mango Triathlon & Duathlon Festival, Moss Park Sprint Duathlon (2.8r, 12.4b, 2.8r): Sean

Black, Melbourne, 2nd OA, 1:09:45; George Johnson, Palm Bay, 1st 70-74, 2:11:22; Harry Prosser, Rockledge, 2nd 40-44, 1:27:21.

Sprint Triathlon (.5s, 12.4b, 2.8r): Leroy Erickson, Titusville, 2nd 45-49, 1:17:35; Vincent Galbo, Indialantic, 2nd 55-59, 1:29:33; Daryl Gilbert, Viera, 1st Clydesdale 40+, 1:25:09; Holly Wooley, Palm Bay, 1st 15-19, 1:12:52.

My First Triathlon (.25s, 12.4b, 2.8r): Anneliese Klingener, Satellite Beach, 1st

45-49, 1:47:27; Sarah Odie, West Melbourne, 1st 25-29, 1:46:15; Sean Odie, West Melbourne, 2nd 30-34, 1:48:24.

Olympic Aquabike (.93s, 24.8b): Kay Hall, Cocoa Beach, 1st OA, 2:10:16; John McCall, Merritt Island, 1st OA, 1:33:54.

Olympic Triathlon (.93s, 24.8b; 5.6r): Nicole Kurschat, Rockledge, 1st 25-29, 2:34:53; Craig Lorenzina, Palm Bay, 2:44:50.

Sept. 25: Ironman Augusta 70.3 (1.2s, 56b, 13.1r), Augusta, GA Cyndi Bergs, Rockledge, 6:40:19; Jim Caprara, Viera, 5:56:08; Kyton Conaughton, Rockledge, 6:20:28; Linda Cowart, Cocoa, 6:23:11; Suzie Enlow, Merritt Island, 5:31:28; Kelly continues on page 14

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OVERALL FEMALE RESULTS Jessica Crate ...................25..... 100......90.......190 Angela Cobb ..................27...... 90......100......190 Kim Hunger .....................30...... 70.......80.......150 Master (40+) Jackie Clifton (1st Master)..49...... 10.......10........20 AGE GROUP FEMALE RESULTS 8 & Under Alexa Baker .....................7....... 10.......10........20 Kaylee Kraver ...................7........ 9.........8.........17 Katelyn Owl .....................8........ 8.........9.........17 Aubrey Fortmayer .............7........ 6.........7.........13 Audrey Buck .....................7........ 4.........6.........10 Jessica Marzano ...............7........ 3.........4..........7 Calla Michetti ...................8........ 7.....................7 Jaycie Martin ....................7...................5..........5 Ariana Valentin .................8........ 5.....................5 Alex Davenport .................8...................3..........3 Nia Alexander ..................8...................2..........2 Maya Toland ....................8........ 2.....................2 McKenna Green ...............5........ 1.....................1 Annabelle Knowles ............8...................1..........1 9-11 Jordan Michaels ..............10...... 10.......10........20 Charity Selby ...................11....... 8.........7.........15 Jennifer Law ....................10....... 9.....................9 Abigail Lake .....................9...................9..........9 Maddie McCluskey ..........11..................8..........8 Savannah Baaske ............10....... 7.....................7 Magnolia Lake ..................9...................6..........6 Katelynne Prasad .............10....... 6.....................6 Ashley Williams ...............11....... 5.....................5 Anna Metz .......................9...................5..........5 Sophia Krebs ....................9...................4..........4 Laura Miller .....................10....... 4.....................4 Allie Henderson ...............11..................3..........3 Lauren Carberry ..............11..................2..........2 Meghan Litchfield .............10..................1..........1

12-14 Emily Chapman ...............14...... 10.......10........20 Kristen Owl .....................13....... 9.........8.........17 Lacey Goodwin ...............14....... 8.........4.........12 Amanda Beach ................12..................9..........9 Kiana Zanganeh ..............13..................7..........7 Claire Layton ...................12....... 7.....................7 Samantha Folio ................12..................6..........6 Cassidy Suarez ................13....... 6.....................6 Karley Mills .....................12..................5..........5 Frankie Lacko ..................14....... 5.....................5 Rachael Lecroy ................14....... 4.....................4

Renzie Simmler ................14..................3..........3 Hayley Kunde ..................13....... 3.....................3 Parker Conneen ...............12..................2..........2 Megan Green ..................12....... 2.....................2 Madilynn Walker .............13..................1..........1 15 - 19 Teresa Ristow ...................18...... 10...................10 Saylor Kelly .....................18.................10........10 Dara Gyorko ...................17....... 5.........5.........10 Rachel Greer ...................17....... 9.....................9 Dana Slomins ..................17..................9..........9 Sarah Fisher ....................16....... 4.........4..........8 Jenny Prasad ...................15....... 8.....................8 Becca Fleeman ................15..................8..........8 Natalie Weber ................19....... 7.....................7 Allyson Pagan .................19..................7..........7 Loran Jordan ...................15....... 6.....................6 Lexie Krehbiel ..................15..................6..........6 Zoe Windfelder ...............15..................3..........3 Wendy Eldredge ..............17....... 3.....................3 Kristen Hicks ....................19....... 2.....................2 Kelsey O’Connor .............16..................2..........2 Morgan Schlig .................18..................1..........1 Katie Braun .....................15....... 1.....................1

20 - 24 Katie Smith ......................20...... 10.......10........20 Sarah Cardinal ................20....... 9.........8.........17 Melissa Baldwin ..............23..................9..........9 Bianca Knight ..................21....... 8.....................8 Rachael Grider ................22....... 7.....................7 Lareina Bunting ................23..................7..........7 Erica Green .....................23....... 6.....................6 Aline Seekins ...................22..................6..........6 Savannah Green ..............24..................5..........5 Abigail Rathgeber ............22....... 5.....................5 Kara Downs ....................24..................4..........4 Helen Greenbacker ..........23....... 4.....................4 Amanda Courrege ...........21....... 3.........1..........4 Jennifer Fountain ..............21..................3..........3 Hilary Slover ...................24....... 2.....................2 Alyshia Vanry ..................23..................2..........2 Sarah Cox ......................23....... 1.....................1 25 - 29 Jenny Tagg ......................29....... 7.........8.........15 Jessica Wiedenbauer .......28....... 8.....................8 Amy Clamons ..................28..................7..........7 Patricia Willard ...............28....... 6.....................6 Jessica Craik ...................29..................6..........6 Patti Hatcher ....................28....... 5.....................5 Carly Keim ......................29....... 3.........2..........5 Analena Stern ..................29..................5..........5 Kari Cezat ......................27..................4..........4 Jill Lovrin .........................27....... 4.....................4 Kristen Cox .....................27..................3..........3 Rachel Rayburn ................29....... 2.....................2 Thea Rusch ......................26....... 1.....................1 Jennifer Lee .....................26..................1..........1 30 - 34 Megan Campbell .............34....... 8.........8.........16

Donna Davis ...................33....... 7.........6.........13 Krista Branan ...................31....... 6.........4.........10 Melissa Taylor ..................33..................9..........9 Melissa Kastanias ............34....... 9.....................9 Sara Jackson ...................32..................7..........7 Charlotte Walters .............31..................5..........5 Danielle Hustoles .............33....... 5.....................5 Susan Houts ....................33....... 4.....................4 Casey Gilbert ..................31..................3..........3 Lyonella Rosa ..................30....... 3.....................3 Katie Dibernardo .............34..................2..........2 Heather Cherepkai ...........34....... 2.....................2 Rene Dunne .....................30....... 1.....................1 Christina Russell ...............33..................1..........1 35 - 39 Tracy Simso .....................38...... 10.......10........20 Julie Hannah ...................37....... 9.........9.........18 Kati Craig .......................37....... 8.........7.........15 Jennifer Ogburn ...............38....... 6.........4.........10 Alexa Gemma .................35..................8..........8 Shannon Helvey ...............37....... 4.........3..........7 Lisa Petrillo ......................37....... 7.....................7 Machelle Destefano ..........38..................6..........6 Kate Chapman ................35....... 5.....................5 Felicity Cunningham .........38..................5..........5 Charlotte McClure ............39....... 3.....................3 Mandy Meyer ..................39..................2..........2 Kathleen Shoda ...............35....... 2.....................2 Brittany Streufert ..............38....... 1.....................1 Jessica Smith ...................31..................1..........1 40 - 44 Mary Hofmeister ..............43...... 10........8.........18 Dr Tina Kraver .................44....... 9.........9.........18 Michelle Smurl .................42....... 5.........5.........10 Gina Rall ........................40....... 6.........4.........10 Devra Fain ......................40.................10........10 Cristina Canales ..............42....... 7.........3.........10 Patricia Tezel ...................44....... 8.....................8 Betsy Butler .....................42..................7..........7 Linda Foster .....................42....... 4.........2..........6 Lea Anne Richard .............44..................6..........6 Susan Soughers ...............42....... 3.....................3 Lisa Hamelin ....................40....... 2.........1..........3 Sharon Poe-Kelly ..............40....... 1.....................1 45 - 49 Cathy Friedel ...................47....... 9.........9.........18 Marie Thomas .................46....... 5.........4..........9 Cynthia Broome ...............47....... 3.........6..........9 Michelle Lackore ..............47....... 8.....................8 Denise Wey .....................47..................8..........8 Robin Hernandez .............46..................7..........7 Pam Meier ......................47....... 7.....................7 Christine Kennedy ............45....... 6.....................6 Lori Kruger ......................49..................5..........5 Cathie Poor .....................49....... 4.....................4 Lori Rattay .......................47....... 2.........1..........3 Kellie Huston ...................45..................3..........3 Cindy Gaffney .................49..................2..........2 continues on page 12

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Anne Oconnor-Smith ........45....... 1.....................1 50 - 54 Nancy Buonanni ..............50...... 10.......10........20 Lisa Saturday ...................50....... 9.........8.........17 Cynthia Washam .............53..................9..........9 Dede Henrich ..................50....... 8.....................8 Midori Wiles ...................50....... 7.....................7 Dawn Wojnas .................50....... 3.........4..........7 Cathie Poor .....................50..................7..........7 Janet Erlacher ..................53....... 6.....................6 Denise Canina .................51..................6..........6 Mary Wills ......................52....... 5.....................5 Joan Meadows ................52..................5..........5 Elizabeth Ring .................53....... 4.....................4 Karen Sanchez ................52..................3..........3 Sheila Felock ...................50....... 2.....................2 Angie Perry .....................51..................2..........2 Pietrina Heavey ...............51..................1..........1 Lesley Collingsworth .........53....... 1.....................1

National Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee

55 - 59 Anne Doerflein ................59...... 10.......10........20 Sharon Kelly ....................59..................9..........9 Judy Koh .........................59....... 9.....................9 Jacqui Wells ....................57....... 2.........7..........9 Tina Weeks .....................57....... 8.....................8 Rosanne Bessenaire ..........55..................8..........8 Pam Hobson ....................56....... 3.........5..........8 Catherine Earnshaw .........58....... 1.........6..........7 Carla Shofner ..................56....... 7.....................7 Deborah Horst .................58....... 6.....................6 Ok Sharpe ......................55....... 5.....................5 Karen Suarez ..................57....... 4.....................4 Dolores Gonzalez ............56..................4..........4 Cynthia Victor ..................57..................3..........3 Susan Vaughn ..................55..................2..........2 Barbara Chapman ...........55..................1..........1 60 - 64 Anne Dockery ..................63...... 10.......10........20 Lorraine Petersen ..............63....... 8.........9.........17 Milly Krause ....................63....... 4.........6.........10 Corporate Cup Challenge Name

FIRECR

PIZZA

TOTAL

Harris Race Team .......... 75,587...... 99,460....175,047 Health First ................... 44,917...... 40,733.....85,650 DRS Technologies ........... 5,225....... 11,462.....16,687 IAP ............................... 6,460........ 1,703.......8,163 Coastal Health Systems .... 2,852..........994........3,846 Pier 1 ............................................. 3,129.......3,129 Florida Today .................................. 2,870.......2,870 Viera Pizza ................... 2,825........................2,825 Crossfit Palm Bay ........... 2,061........................2,061 Wue Crew ...................................... 1,862.......1,862 Wuesthoff ....................................... 1,329.......1,329 General Electric .............. 614........................... 614 FTI Flight Crew ................ 569........................... 569 Totals ......................141,110.. 163,542.304,652

School Participation Name

Congratulations to Kathrine Switzer on her induction into the National Women’s Hall of Fame on Oct. 2. Come meet the remarkable womoan who broke the gender barrier and paved the way for women in running during Space Coast Marathon weekend Nov. 26-26. www.spacecoastmarathon.com

Dorothy Rusch .................61....... 9.....................9 Pat Kiesselbach ................62..................8..........8 Joanne Goodson ..............60..................7..........7 Jacquelyn Kellner .............62....... 7.....................7 Ethel Williams ..................60....... 3.........4..........7 Sarah Schroeder ..............60....... 6.....................6 Pat Cornish .....................61....... 5.....................5 Elizabeth Baerga .............61..................5..........5 Patricia Brown .................61....... 1.........3..........4 Winnie Helvey .................61....... 2.....................2 Mary June Joseph ............64..................2..........2 65 - 69 Judith Law .......................69...... 10...................10 Wanda Hizer ..................69.................10........10 Pheloicsa Bostick ..............67..................9..........9 Annie Stewart ..................66..................8..........8 70 - 74 Willy Moolenaar ..............70...... 10.......10........20 Katie Marsh ....................73....... 9.........9.........18 75 - 99 Roberta Osterling .............76...... 10.......10........20

FIRECR

PIZZA

TOTAL

Indian Harbour Montessori .. 8................8 Holland Elementary ............ 4...............................4 Surfside Elementary ............ 2................1.............3 West Shore .........................................3.............3 Ascension ...........................................2.............2 Longleaf Elementary ........... 1................1.............2 MCC ................................1....... 1.........2 Ocean Breeze ............................ 2.........2 Discovery Elementary .........1..................1 Holy Name ................................ 1.........1 Holy Trinity ................................. 1.........1 Kennedy .................................... 1.........1 PACA ........................................ 1.........1 Totals ...........................9...... 22..... 31

Indian Harbour Motessori,First School Partipation COPORATE TEAM RESULTS TEAM

FIRECR

PIZZA

TOTAL

Harris Race Team .............100... 100.....200 Health First .......................90..... 90......180 DRS Technologies ..............80..... 80......160 IAP ..................................60..... 50......110 Coastal ............................70................70 Pier 1 ....................................... 70.......70 Florida Today ............................ 60.......60 OPEN TEAM RESULTS TEAM

FIRECR

PIZZA

Running Zone ..................100... 100.....200 Sole in Motion ..................90..... 90......180 CAV Runners ....................80..... 60......140 Twisted Blister ...................70..... 70......140 Camp Masters ........................... 80.......80 J Stars ..............................60................60 Jackson’s Jets & Joggers .............. 50.......50 Sport Clips ................................ 40.......40

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The Ghost with the Most!

by Patti Sponslor

The Ghostly Gecko 5K might just be the most fun you and your friends family will enjoy this Halloween! The third annual evening event will kick off on October 22 at 6:30 p.m. from the Eau Gallie Civic Center.

With the race offering a Best Halloween Costume contest, scores of runners and walkers come dressed in their most creative garb. Who or what will you become this year?

Your children will love dressing up, as well, and are welcome to participate in the 5K or the free Li’l Goblins Kids’ Run that takes place after the 5K. If you cheer for the Kids’ Run, you’ll continues on page 14

You never know who or what you’ll see at the Ghostly Gecko 5K

and also lessons lactic acid buildup.

Check out the new line of sleeves (arm, calf, knee), knickers and shorts to see how much these products can help you!

110% Play Harder 110% Play Harder is one of those products we wish we had thought of first. It is the only compression gear that fuses the science of compression with the elemental power of ice in a single garment to maximize performance and speed recovery before, during and after training and competition. Before: compression increases circulation and reduces swelling. During: compression decreases muscle vibration and increases muscle efficiency. After: slipping the unique ice sheets into the garment reduces swelling and pain

Vibram Bikila LS

Our most recent addition to our Vibram line is the Bikila LS that offers a closed speed lace system to accommodate a wider foot or higher instep. It shares the Marathon Woman same revolutionary platform Products as the Bikla, feature a Dri-Lex covered 3mm polyurethane Most of us take it for insole (thickest under the ball) granted that women can and a 4mm anatomical pod enter marathons in our outsole design. This combinacountry but it hasn’t altion provides superior plating ways been so. In 1967, protection and distributes Kathrine Switzer had to forefoot impact without comenter the Boston Marapromising essential ground thon as K. Switzer beMarathon Woman feedback. cause she was a woman. bracelet & charm When race director, Jock Semple saw her on the course he tried, unsuccessfully, to physically remove her. Thanks to Kathrine’s continued fearlessness and persistence, our sisters, daughters, mothers and wives can pursue the sport we all love.

We are proud to now carry Kathrine’s new Marathon Woman line of bracelets/ hair ties, shoe charms, headbands and shorts. Show the world your passion!

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FREE Childcare for your little Goblins!

Running Zone Foundation has partnered with Planet Kid to provide free, safe and fun childcare during all Series events beginning with the Ghostly Gecko 5K on October 22. Planet Kid will strive to make sure parents feel comfortable and have complete trust in leaving their children during each race.

Three generations of Crayolas start the 2010 Ghostly Gecko 5K run and walk.

understand how the race got its name.

Zippy the Gecko, Running Zone’s mascot, runs with the kids dressed as a (friendly) ghost!

You won’t need tricks for your treats. All 5K finishers will receive Halloween goody bags as they cross the finish line and participants in the Li’L Goblins Kids’ Run will also enjoy a special surprise.

And to give parents extra peace of mind, we are now offering FREE childcare services during the race through our partnership with Planet Kid. Children eight-years-old and under will be well cared for in a safe and fun environment leaving parents free to focus on their personal best walk or run! (See sidebar: FREE Childcare for your little Goblins!)

After the race, you’ll want to stick around for spooktacular post-race party and food on the beach and deck at Squid Lips right near the finish line!

Multisport Madness

Running Zone Foundation and Planet Kid are very excited to partner together to offer this additional service to make it easier for individuals and families to participate in our foundation events. For more information about Planet Kid (License # C18BR0033), visit www.planetkidonline.com We will be posting further details about the Gecko Kid’s Zone on www. ...............

Contact Running Zone at 321-751-8890 for more information or advance sign-up.

Cast your vote for the best costumes and cheer for the race award winners.

There will also be a random drawing for two tickets to Halloween Horror Nights plus a one-night hotel stay – maybe you’ll be the lucky winner!

After the race, finish line and event photos will be available for free download so you and your family can commemorate your evening of fun and fitness courtesy of TriHokie Images and Running Zone Foundation.

Ghostly Gecko registration is now available at http://www.runningzone. com/series/news/366 or see page ---.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the J. Kyle Braid Scholarship Program.

Race packets, including awesome tech race shirts, will be available for

pickup on October 18 at Running Zone from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Running Zone is located at 3696 N. Wickham Road in Melbourne between Parkway and Post Road. Visit Running Zone’s website for directions at www.runningzone.com or call (321) 751-8890.

Ghostly Gecko 5K Course Records Male Overall: Peter Cluesner, 2010, 16:24 Male Master: Steve Chin, 2010, 17:43 Female Overall: Jessica Crate, 2010, 17:51 Female Master: Karen Minor, 2010, 20:01

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Hunter, Cocoa, 6:16:08; Theresa

Miller, Merritt Island, 5:32:06; Debbie Rescott, Merritt Island, 6:35:38;

Christy Tagye, Cocoa, 6:14:20; Robin Williams, 6:09:32; Christy Zieres, 6:20:10.

We are offering the Gecko Kids’ Zone beginning 30 minutes before each race and up to an hour after the start of the race for any child eight-years-old and under. Anyone wanting to utilize this service will be able to sign up in advance or at the race site on race day. Also, any child under 18 months of age would need to be signed up two days prior to race day.

Sept. 25: USAT Elite National Championships, We apologize if we’ve missed (.93s, 24.8b, 6.2r), Buffalo, NY someone. Many of the race results Kaitlin Shiver, Satellite Beach, 5th OA, 1st U23, 2:05:11. Check out Mark DeCotis’s FLORIDA TODAY story about her at http://www. floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ article?AID=2011110923004

don’t show a participant’s location.

Let us know where you’ll be racing if you want to be included in future Multisport Madness columns.

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GHOSTLY GECKO 5K RUN/WALK

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011 AT 6:30 PM Eau Gallie Civic Center * Melbourne, FL

FREE – “Li’l Goblins” Kids Run after the 5K TIMETABLE: Tuesday, October 18th – Friday, October 21st 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 pm

Packet Pickup & Registration at Running Zone across from Brevard Community College on Wickham Rd.

Saturday, October 22nd – Eau Gallie Civic Center 5:00 pm Packet Pickup & Registration 6:15 pm Late Registration ends 6:30 pm 5k Start!!!

7:45 pm Li’l Goblins’ Fun Run - FREE! *Awards Ceremony immediately following all races on Squid Lips Beach!

Directions to Eau Gallie Civic Center: From US 1, turn east on Eau Gallie Blvd. Turn left onto Highland St. Park at the Eau Gallie Civic Center on right.

GHOSTLY GECKO 5K

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

Send completed entry form with fee to: Make check payable to: Running Zone Running Zone, 3696 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935

AMENITIES: • • • • • • •

Awesome Technical Shirts Best Halloween Costume Contest Fun Ghostly Awards Halloween Goodie Bags to All Finishers Free Child care during race onsite – call Running Zone for details Free downloadable pictures After Race Feast by Squid Lips

AWARDS: Male & Female: Top 3 Overall, Top Masters (40+), Top Wheelchair Age Groups (top 3 male & female) 8 & Under 25 - 29 50 - 54 75-79 9 – 11 30 – 34 55 – 59 80-84 12 – 14 35 – 39 60 – 64 85+ 15 – 19 40 – 44 65 - 69 20 – 24 45 – 49 70 – 74 FEES: Until 10/21 Race Day 5K Run/Walk $28.00 $31.00 5K Team Reg. $25.00 (No Race Day Reg.) Optional Kid’s Reg. $15.00 $20.00 (12 & Under-See Below for Details) SORRY, NO REFUNDS

Name_______________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________ City ______________________ State _______ Zip __________ Phone (daytime) __________________ Email address _____________________________ Sex:  Male  Female Date of Birth _____/_____/_____ Age on Race Day _____ Corp ___ Open ___Team Name____________________ (min. of 5 team members with one person of opposite sex) School Team Challenge: (Elementary and Middle Schools Only) _________________________ Please check shirt size: Sizes:Mens: S M L XL XXL(runs big) Womens: S M L XL (runs small) Optional Kid’s Registration:  $15.00 **Any child 12 years old or under may elect to have a cotton shirt in lieu of a technical running shirt. □ Youth Medium □ Adult Small INCOMPLETE OR UNSIGNED ENTRY FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

In consideration of my entry being accepted, I intend to be legally bound, and hereby for myself, my heirs, and executors, waive all rights and claims for damages which may hereafter accrue to me against the sponsors, officials, volunteers, and supporters of this race and any representatives, successors, or assigns for any and all damages or injuries which may be sustained and suffered by me in consideration of my association with an entry or participation in the Running Zone Race Series event. If I should suffer injury or illness, I authorize the officials of the race to use their discretion to have me transported to a medical facility, and I take full financial and legal responsibility for this action. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have my physician’s permission to participate in this race. I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use any photographs, videotapes, or any other record of this event for any purpose of the event whatsoever. I have read the above release and understand that it presents a risk of physical injury, knowing this I am entering this event at my own risk. ________________________________ ____________________________________________ __________ SIGNATURE SIGNATURE OF PARENT FOR THOSE UNDER 18 continuesDATE on page 17

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Water! Gatorade! Volunteers?

by Patty Sponsler

Volunteering at the Space Coast Marathon and Half-Marathon is so much fun that you don’t even feel like you’re working! If you or your family and friends are not participating in the race, we hope you’ll consider joining us as volunteers this year. The success of our event is dependent on the generous people who step up to donate a few hours of their time.

As a small token of our appreciation we are offering each volunteer a Volunteer Appreciation Package that includes the following: n Space Coast volunteer tee-shirt n Discount coupons to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex n $10.00 coupon to Running Zone n Free registration to one race of the Space Coast Runners, Titusville or Running Zone Race Series. n Drawing for a free pair of shoes

from Running Zone (up to a $100.00 value) We have the following volunteer opportunities available for this year’s race on November 26th and 27th:

SATURDAY, NOV. 26TH

n Decoration Committee n Race Packet Pickup n Participant Greeters n Information Desk n Bus Riders/Greeters

SUNDAY, NOV. 27TH (RIVERFRONT PARK)

n Bus Greeters (Hotels) n Participant Greeters/Information n Packet Pickup n Aid Station Volunteers

n Setup Crew for Bag Check n Setup/Teardown Crew for Corral System n Cleanup Crew for Start Area n Towel & Medal Distribution n Breakfast, Food & Drinks n Course Marshals (10 Volunteers Needed) n Race Area Cleanup Crew (12:00 noon start) n Course Cleanup Crew (1:00 pm start) If you would like to volunteer, please send us an email at info@ spacecoastmarathon.com and indicate your area of interest.

If you can’t volunteer but want to contribute, we also need a Donation of Baked Goods for the participants after the race. For more information, contact Denise Piercy at dpiercy@ runningzone.com.

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Congratulations John Ouweleen!

USATF Masters Marathon Champion Twin Cities Marathon, Oct. 2, 2011 1st 70-74 Age group 3:21:49

Congratulations athletes volunteers, sponsors and Space Coast Triathletes!