December 2013

Saint Louis Track Club’s

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December 2013

Vol. 43, Issue 12

Congrats to Gwen Eckelman on her retirement! See more on Page 10

Weather can’t put a damper on marathon relay Photos by Mary Jo Rehg

Index: President’s Column..........3 Grapevine.......................5-6 Frostbite form....................4 Member profile.................7

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Office hours: 8 a.m.-noon weekdays Office phone/fax:314-781-3926 email: office@stlouistrackclub.com

Mission statement: The Saint Louis Track Club encourages running, walking and fitness for persons for all ages and abilities.

The club organizes events, disseminates information related to the benefits of running and physical fitness, and encourages membership.

Founded in 1970, the Saint Louis Track Club is a not-for-profit organization under the Internal Revenue Code 501-C3.

Affiliated with the Road Runners Club of America and the USA Track and Field Association.

SLTC Officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors SLTC Race Directors Frostbite Series Half Marathon Road Series Pace Series Track Series Cross Country Kick-Off Clifton Heights 3K Corps of Discovery Trail Race Marathon Relay

Pam Mosca David White Wendie Cummings Justin Kupferschmidt Jill Finklang Daniel Stone Mike Huelsmann Mike Orrico TBD

Presidents Oct. 1970-Feb. 1974 Jerry Adams Mar. 1974-March 1980 Jerry Kokesh Apr. 1980-June 1980 Gene Gianladis July 1980-July 1984 Tom Eckelman Aug. 1984-July 1987 Dan Sebben Aug. 1987-July 1988 Gary Krosch Aug. 1988-July 1989 Tony Sebben Aug. 1989-Dec. 1989 Mimi Zielinski Jan. 1990-July 1990 Rich Blumm Aug. 1990-July 1993 Camille Carney Aug. 1993-July 1997 Tom Eckelman Aug. 1997-Mar 1998 John Welge Apr. 1998-July 1998 Carol Keller Aug. 1998-July 1999 David Spetnagel Aug. 1999-July 2001 John Brenner Aug. 2001-Sept. 2004 Don Hong Oct. 2004-June 2010 Dave McNaughton July 2010-Dec. 2011 Rich Anderson Jan. 2012-Present Pam Mosca

Brian Carter & Bob Chitwood Richard Anderson & Mike Orrico TBD Don Denham David James Shelly Kannel and Brent Newman Jill Akins Mike Orrico & Mike Huelsmann Paul McGee & Rae Mohrmann

SLTC Lifetime Achievement Award Winners 2012 Mike Toolen 2011 Dave McNaughton 2010 Jerry Kokesh 2009 Chris & John Brenner 2008 Don Hong 2007 Gary Krosch 2005 Les Paton 2004 Ed Wolfgram 2003 Jack Frohlichstein 2002 Dan Sebben 2001 Camille Carney, 2000 Tom Eckelman Leonard Sova

SLTC Webmaster Anna Jones, webmaster@stlouistrackclub.com SLTC TTN Editor Sallie Story, editor@stlouistrackclub.com SLTC Executive Director Jen Mommens, jen.mommens@stlouistrackclub.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED The Track Times News is printed monthly. Reproduction of all or part of this newsletter in any form is strictly prohibited without the permission of the St. Louis Track Club.

SLTC Volunteer of the Year Award Winners 2012 Christy Polk 2011 2010 Jackie Corn 2009 2008 Donna Springer 2007 2006 Tom Wiltsch 2005

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President’s Column

It’s time to pass the torch

St. Louis Track Club Members, As 2013 draws to a close, as well as my term as Board Member and your SLTC President, I sit here reflecting on the events and accomplishments of the Board and its members. It has been an honor to participate as a board member of such a great organization over the past eight years, and as your president for the last two years. Thank you for all your support over the years. It has been a great experience, but time to pass the torch.

The 2014-2015 Board Candidates mingled with our members Thursday evening at the December Open Board Meeting as we celebrated 2013. We started with a social half hour, followed by a short meeting. The candidates were introduced. After the meeting adjourned, there was time for everyone to socialize and enjoy the snacks and beverages. Thank you to all who attended.

The SLTC Board elections were finalized at the meeting. We have a great group that I am confident will continue to grow the St. Louis Track Club and look at innovative ways to encourage participation in both events and volunteerism.

Thank you to Jen Mommens, our Executive Director who has been invaluable this year in accomplishing all that we have. She was involved in every event, plus developing positive relationships with other organizations.

Thank you to our current Board and staff for all you have done this past year in supporting the SLTC. David White, Dan Stone, Wendie Cummings, Mike Huelsmann, Mike Orrico, Jill Finklang, Treasurer Justin Kupferschmidt, Webmaster Anna Jones, and Editor Sallie Story.

Thank you to all of our race directors – Rich Anderson, Brian Carter, Bob Chitwood, Ian Hardin, David James, Don Denham, Mike Orrico, Mike Huelsmann, Jill Akins, Paul McGee, and Rae Mohrmann.

A big THANK YOU to Gwen Eckelman, Office Manager, for all she did in 2013 as well as the last 30 years. We wish you well and happiness in your retirement.

2013 SLTC Events and accomplishments: * Hired an Executive Director, Jen Mommens * Equipment rental and finish line assistance to other organizations * Frostbite Series (RD: Brian Carter, Bob Chitwood)

* Cross Country Championships - major sponsor, Men’s & Women’s Teams (placed), partnered with STL Sports Commission * SLTC Annual Banquet (2013) (EC: Jill Akins) honoring metro area High School Cross Country athletes & our Volunteers; Lifetime Achievement Award (Mike Toolen) & Volunteer of the Year Award (Christy Polk) * Road Series (RD: Ian Hardin) * SLTC booth at GO! Expo to promote SLTC & its events * Boston Unity Run - endorsed & helped (RD: Josh Aranda & Kelly) * Pace Series (RD: Don Denham) * Track Series (RD: David James) * Festival of Miles sponsorship * Marathon Training Runs (EC: Ron Eisenberg & Steve Brady) * Half Marathon & 5K Training Program (group runs & weight training) * I Love Forest Park 5K - provided volunteers * PAL 5K - moved date & time to evening * Clifton Heights 3K (RD: Jill Akins) * Corps of Discovery Trail Run, inaugural (RD: Mike Orrico, Mike Huelsmann) * SLTC booth at MO Cowbell Expo (EC: Jen Mommens) * Annual SLTC Half Marathon & 5K benefiting Special Olympics, partner with Clayton Police (RD: Rich Anderson) * Marathon Relay (RD: Rae Mohrmann, Paul McGee) * SLTC Board of Directors election * Website Redesign by Ready & Willing will launch soon (EC: Christy Polk, Jen Mommens; Anna Jones) * SLTC Team - wear SLTC apparel * Purchased new SLTC Tent Thanks again for the opportunity and support.

Promoting Healthy Lifestyles Pam Mosca, President St. Louis Track Club, est 1970

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2013-2014 FROSTBITE SERIES! Dates & Distances: Sat., Dec. 14 12K / 3K Sat., Dec. 28 10M / 2M Sat., Jan. 11 20K / 5K

Sat., Jan. 25 13.1M / 4M Sat., Feb. 8 15K / 3M

For each event, all walkers will start at 8 a.m.; Runners will start at 8:30 a.m Race-day registration will be from 7 to 8:15 a.m.

Location & Courses: Accurately measured, entirely within Forest Park. Start and finish at the Forest Park Visitor’s Center.

Awards:

Ribbons will be given at each race to the top three finishers in the age groups: 12 & under, 13-14, 15-16, 17-19, five-year age groups 20-69 and 70 & over.

•Your age on Dec. 14 will determine your age group for the Series •You must sign up for the entire series by the 2nd race and complete at least 3 races to be eligible for a Series award •Your best four races will be awarded points based on the following scale: 1st - 50 points 2nd - 45 points 3rd - 40 points 4th - 35 points

5th - 30 points 6th - 25 points 7th - 20 points 8th - 15 points

9th - 10 points All finishers receive 5 points

The top point scorers in the age groups listed above will receive Series awards The number of age-group awards will be based on the number of participants per age group A portion of the proceeds will go to Autism Speaks (www.autismspeaks.org), our charity partner for 2013-2014.

REGISTER ONLINE! Pay with debit, credit, or check! http://sltcfrostbite.racesonline.com 5-Race Series: Through Dec. 6: $70 After Dec. 6: $80 2014 SLTC members deduct $15 Renew/become an SLTC member before the Series to get the member discount!

Individual Race: $20 on race day.

2014 SLTC members for 2014 may deduct $5.

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The Grapevine

By Donna Springer

6.3-scale earthquake in Taiwan shortens marathon to a half

marathon. The Chinese Taipei Road Runners describe the aid stations as offering water, hydration drinks, biscuits, and bananas. Travis said Travis Lin described his experience Nov. 2 at the that he did not stop at any of the aid stations, Taroko Gorge Marathon in Taiwan as a “mixed but got a post-race meal box which contained blessing.” He had been impressed by the scenery chicken and rice, and a small bag of Mochi, a loof Taroko on a previous visit, and decided to try a cally made sweet rice-tasting treat. marathon race abroad.

As of Nov. 23, Travis said he was still in the re“Unfortunately, on race day, rain all morning,” he covery mode. He mentioned jet lag, and that his said. plane got delayed an additional eight hours in Los Angeles because of a mechanical problem.

Travis said that he enHe extended a thank-you to the Saint Louis Track joyed running through Club for its marathon training program, in which the gorge and mounhe said he really enjoyed every moment. tains, and he described the scenery as “magnifiMissouri state records set and nearly cent and stunning.” Then, tied at SLTC half marathon he felt the “power of nature,” which he described Among the notable events of the Saint Louis as “kind of scary.” Officials Track Club Half-marathon were the setting of, changed the marathon and nearly tying, Missouri State Record times. Lisa route to a half marathon, Hunter-Galvan, of San Antonio, Texas, achieved a after the 6.3 earthquake! single age All-Comers record for age 44 with her 1:18:31 time. Jackie Pirtle-Hall, of St. Charles, Mo., “Sad and frustrating— missed tying the single age State Resident’s age all the training preps, 31 record by one second at 1:18:44. and 20 hours of flight.”

Travis said. Travis com“There were a lot of state records set around mented that he may the state this year, and October was a very good return to Taroko for a month, between your races, the KC Marathon’s cycling tour in the future. events, Springfield’s BassPro events, and Rock ‘n’ The Chinese Taipei Road Roll St. Louis,” said record-keeper Mike Lundgren.

Runners, the organizers, At www.staterunningrecords.com, you can find mention on the bilingual links to names, record times, dates, and events website that the course features canyons, marble for every age for distances ranging from 2 miles walls, rapids, and waterfalls on the route through through 50 miles. Many Saint Louis runners and the national park. This year, 4,000 registered for walkers’ names appear, many for multiple years at the marathon and 8,000 registered for the halfprogressive ages.

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Bryan Glass takes first place at 12K USATF National Championships Congratulations to Michelob Ultra Runner Bryan Glass.

Bryan took first place at the 12K USATF National Championships this November in Alexandria, Va. His 38:29 time edged out his nearest competitor’s by one minute and 27 seconds. Bryan, of Springfield, Ill., is cross country coach at Rochester High School in Rochester, Ill. He has been road running since his late 20s and achieved Masters status when he turned 40 this fall.

Rae Mohrmann serves as pacer to give back to the running community Rae Mohrmann, codirector of the Marathon Relay, has been doing some racing and pacing on her own.

She paced the GO! Half-marathon and the Rock ’n’ Roll full marathon with The Michelob Ultra Runners.

“What a gratifying experience!” she commented.

“Running has brought so many positive things into my life that it is so rewarding to me, personally, to be

able to help others achieve their goals and benefit in many ways from their running, too.”

The first weekend in November she went to Springfield, Mo., to visit with a high school friend, and to run the Conservation Bass Pro marathon. Rae placed second in her 65-69 age group (4:30:47/10:21 pace). “That is such a nice race,” she said. She recommends the marathon, and the other events of “The Fitness Weekend.”

Metro Bike Line Trail linking Swansea station with Memorial station is open A sign at the Forest Park MetroLink Station welcomes walkers, runners, and bikers to the newly completed 2.2-mile Metro Bike Line Trail linking the Swansea MetroLink Station with the Memorial Hospital Station.

May the New Year bring travel on new trails, and new records, but no earthquakes. Please share your news with DSprin5574@aol.com, or the Saint Louis Track Club office. Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season.

There’s still time to earn racing points for SLTC!

Karen Hoff with Gabriel Sison at the Litchfield Route 66 half marathon, Litchfield, Ill., on Saturday, Nov. 11.

December 2013

The year is nearing a close for Team SLTC participants.

There is still time to rack up points though. All of the Frostbite races count as double points! All 2013 Team SLTC participants and award winners will be recognized at the annual banquet on Feb 22.

Right: Gabriel Sison at the Saint Louis Track Club Marathon Relay on Nov. 17.

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Member profile: Stephanie Rheinheimer

Name: Stephanie Rheinheimer Age: 28 Born: Sikeston Occupation: Medical secretary Family: Mary and Matthew Why you started running: Stress relief, get in shape.

Running since: 2008 SLTC member since: 2013 How you learned about SLTC: Facebook Mileage: ~25-30 Favorite place to run: Creve Couer Park and Forest Park.

Shoes: Brooks Equipment: Nike+ Favorite food: Cheese cubes and grapes What’s on your iPod: Anything and everything!

Proudest performance: Rock ‘n roll half marathon in 2012.

Favorite restaurant: Chimis Mexican Favorite movie: “He’s Just Not That Into You” Favorite book: “Fifty Shades of Grey”

What else should we know?: I love my family and friends. I’d be lost without them. My children are my world and I push myself to be the best me I can be!

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St. Louis Track Club ST. LOUIS TRACK CLUB NAMES 2013 ALL-METRO HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

by St. Louis Track Club Staff

For the 21st year, the St. Louis Track Club will honor the All-Metro High School Cross Country Teams at the SLTC Annual Awards Banquet, to be held Saturday, February 22, at Favazza’s Rose of the Hill, 2300 Edwards, St. Louis, MO 63110.

This year, the panel of coaches again selected honorees for a first team and second team, as well as honorable mentions. Each honoree will receive a plaque commemorating their selection.

The 2013 Girls First Team includes two juniors who are three-time selections in Eureka’s Hannah Long, who broke the Missouri 4A state record in November, and Nerinx Hall’s Sophia Racette. Lafayette sophomore Sara Nicholson is a two-time selection, and Cor Jesu’s Jill Whitman and Parkway West’s Maddy Brown, who finished Nos. 2 and 3 at the Missouri 4A state meet, join the first team after being second-team selections last year.

Leading the Boys First Team are two three-time selections in O’Fallon (IL) High’s Patrick Perrier, the Illinois 3A champion, and Marquette’s Noah Kauppila, the Missouri 4A champion.

Dorrian Gordan, of O’Fallon (IL), joins the first team after making the second team last year.

DeSmet’s Austin Del Rosso returns to the first team for a second straight year, and Festus’ Tyler Gilliam won the Missouri 3A title and helped his team place second overall.

The members of the selection panel for the All-Metro Team were Mike Ebert, Marquette High School; Kally Fischer, Eureka High School; Neil James, O’Fallon (IL) High School; Joe Porter, SLUH, Gaylerd Quigley, Nerinx Hall High School; and Dan Sebben, Webster Groves High.

2013 ALL-METRO CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS Girls First Team Hannah Long Jamie Kempfer Jill Whitman Maddy Brown Sara Nicholson Maddie Leigh Sophia Racette

Boys First Team Eureka Festus Cor Jesu Parkway West Lafayette Francis Howell Nerinx Hall

Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Jr.

Girls Second Team

Patrick Perrier Noah Kauppila Dorrian Gordon Austin Del Rosso Tyler Gilliam Dylan Quisenberry (tie) Michael Karls (tie) Bryden Groves-Scott

O’Fallon (IL) Marquette O’Fallon (IL) DeSmet Festus Lafayette Festus Edwardsville

Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr.

O’Fallon (IL) SLUH Mascoutah Ft Zumwalt East Webster Groves Marquette SLUH

Sr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

Boys Second Team

Sydney Neal O’Fallon (IL) Allison Zobrist Highland Hannah Pierson Marquette Arnica Zitting Francis Howell Anna West Lafayette Andra Staicu Eureka (tie) Katie Anderson Nerinx Hall (tie) Chandler CarreonHolt

Sr. So. So. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. Sr.

Steven Chorma Shayn Jackson Noah Affolder Sean Conlin Tyler Lawson Kevin Ganahl Jack Sullivan

Girls Honorable Mention Savannah Ames Althoff Rachael Yergensen Eureka 6136 Southwest Avenue

Sr. Jr.

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St. Louis Track Club Annual Awards Banquet All SLTC members and their families are welcome and encouraged to attend!

When: Saturday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m.

Where: Rose of the Hill by Favazza’s 2300 Edwards, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63110 Price: $20 per person Awards to be presented include: SLTC High School All-Metro Teams SLTC Volunteer of the Year SLTC Lifetime Achievement Award Please register online by Saturday, Feb. 15 https://stlouistrackclub.webconnex.com/banquet For questions, contact the SLTC office.

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Congrats and Thanks to Gwen Eckelman

B

est wishes to Gwen Eckelman as she retires from her duties as the office secretary of the Saint Louis Track Club.

“I probably worked at the Track Club for about 34 years total,” Gwen said. “From 1980 until we got a real office in 1984, the Track Club address was at our home. The Track Club phone would ring day and night. At night, I put on a recording. Our dining room was race central. Finally, I asked for my dining room back. We rented an office on Clayton Road across from Schnucks, above where Katie’s Pizza is now. Can you imagine carrying boxes of T-shirts up to a second floor office?

We used to hire the neighborhood kids to help put packets together: eg, Veiled Prophet Parade Runs, Diet Pepsi 10K, Seven Up Half Marathon packets.

“Then we rented a place in the Forest Park Hotel for a year when Schnucks was being built or expanded… Then we found an office space on Hampton near Columbia. From there we moved to our present office space in Clifton Heights, which had storage. Previously, we had a storage locker, and a lot of technical equipment was stored at Ernie and Nancy Carr’s house. Ernie repaired all of our equipment for 30-plus years and they handled the rentals, also. We were so lucky to have them involved for so long.

“So many changes over the years, not just in sponsorship but in volunteer groups and Boards,” Gwen commented.

“The membership is why I stuck around so long -- all the wonderful people -- the relationships that Tom and I have formed, both professionally and personally.”

Ben Rosario with Gwen and Tom Eckelman.

To keep in touch, you can contact the Eckelmans at eckelmann@aol.com, or at Gwen’s personal e-mail address, gwen.eckelman@yahoo. com.

-intro written by Donna Springer Over the years that I have known Gwen, one story hangs in my mind. It was the first Spirit of St. Louis marathon. Gwen had already put in a very long day and was ready to wrap things up. Tom was still picking up cones and other traffic related items and was about finished. We were heading back to the storage locker when Tom got a call that some more equipment turned up and had to be picked up. We turned around and headed back downtown. A day that started well before dawn ended after 8 that night... the next day was a work day!

-Don Hong As president of the club for several years and also a race director (before the days of electronic timing) I would frequently call the office after some unfortunate manual timing mishaps with the spindles and ask, “How can we make sense of these race results?” She would always take a deep breath, then proceed to spend hours calling many

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of the runners by phone to confirm their times.

She would somehow figure it all out. I knew we could count on her when things got crazy. Thanks, Gwen. You will be missed.

-Dave McNaughton

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there for the Board Members and the Race Directors to get what they needed.

Gwen was involved in the registration and packet pick-up tasks of many of the races. It is from Gwen I learned the ins and outs of what it took to run a successful registration and packet pick-up process.

“I found Gwen to be a warm, friendly presence at It wasn’t magic. There was a lot of prep time prior the office for many years. Her help with my events, to race day. She was always very efficient with her and with ‘The Grapevine,’ by providing sources and set up process. I was amazed at how little time it material, were invaluable.” took her.

-Donna Springer It was at the PAL run where she patiently explained to me how to tabulate race results with Even before I was an official member of SLTC, the pull strip bibs.

Some of the tasks executed by Gwen included Gwen had been helpful. Then, when I became a race director, she was invaluable. She always goes receiving, opening, and processing mail (mounds the extra mile. Whether it was checking for late en- near race dates), making bank deposits, picking up snacks for various races. What a great assortment tries, making a trip to Sam’s, running yet another for the Frostbite Series for those hungry cold runcopy of all of the entrants by alphabetical order, ners who look forward to the treats for nourishteam captains, team names, whatever, or just bement. Food is an important element for runners. ing supportive, Gwen has done it.

She was there to assist any member that may Each race offers its own unique set of problems, drop by to pay for a race, pay membership dues, and each year they are held is different. One very buy merchandise or just stop by to chat. She windy year for the marathon relay, some of the bib would take care of new members by mailing out tabs blew away! I was distraught and tried callthe latest newsletter and other information to ing some of the team captains to see if they had new members. She would ready bibs, lists, snacks, the finishing time for their team. I was so upset and supplies prior to all the race to save time for because no one wants to be responsible for some- the race directors. She kept the board informed thing like this! After my phone calls, I went into of communications coming into the office that the office, extremely upset, to try to piece results needed board attention. together. Gwen acted like it was no big deal, asRaces of the past that Gwen has helped with insured me that much worse things have occurred, clude, but is not limited to: and helped me complete the task of compiling Ralston Purina run, SLTC Marathon (many years results. Without her help and reassurance, I probago, before my time), Schnucks Run, Creve Coably would have given up after that year. Instead, eur Run, 4th of July Run, Fireman’s Run, Clayton I’ve returned again and again to volunteer. Gwen 10K/5K (before combined with the half ), Missismade me realize that we are all human, mistakes sippi Mile, Next Step.

Current races include: Frostbite, Road Series, are made and the world keeps turning. She is a Track Series, PAL 5K, Pace Series, Half Marathon & sweetheart!

-Rae Mohrmann 5K, Clifton Heights 3K, and the Marathon Relay.

Thank you, Gwen, for all you have done over the When I became a St. Louis Board member back in last 30 years to keep the St. Louis Track Club go2005, I became more familiar with Gwen’s involve- ing. Your years of service are truly appreciated. ment with the St. Louis Track Club. Gwen was -Pam Mosca

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Another year, another crazy marathon relay Each year, our goals for the relay are: put on a low key, low cost, and high FUN event. Participants don’t get a fancy technical shirt, but instead, a pair of running gloves. Runners and families/friends don’t get a fancy meal, but delicious snacks donated by our sponsors, Companion Bread, Michelob Ultra & of course, the St. Louis Track Club. Runners don’t get chip timed, but instead are given personal service at the finish line.

Finally, everyone gets to have a fun day with friends, family, coworkers, and running buddies whether a new 5k runner or a near elite. This race is for everyone. Some are doing this distance for the first time, some are coming back from a recent injury or illness, and some are attempting to beat last year’s time on the clock. If a runner can do any of these things, or a host of others that we haven’t even thought of, then we have done our jobs. Running is empowering, and each of you is a winner.

Through the years, each race has a certain quirk or special memory, which we thought would be the addition of the special costume category. But this year rises

above them all. With the severe weather that hit us all in 4 seconds flat, twisting every tent, flinging the refreshments everywhere, along with the water jugs and tables, we heard not one complaint! Some runners and volunteers took refuge at the Muny, while others just had to continue on the course because they had nowhere else to go. Still, we received nothing but kudos.

The kudos go to the runners. Running simply makes us better people. The help, sharing, and camaraderie that was experienced on Sunday was special. The weather provided a special bond that will be long remembered.

We are glad to have been a part of all of it with each of you.

Naturally, we could not have gotten through the day without our volunteers. A huge thank you to Donna Springer, Pam Mosca, Lola Boyce, Karen Lester, Ken Darabcek, Laura Patterson, Jen Mommens, Gregg Mohrmann, Ferguson & Al Beardsley, Diana and Anthony Giacalone, Jackie Corn, Loyd Duering, Pat Britt, John Dickey, and Mary Jo Rehg.

-Paul & Rae

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Photos by Mary Jo Rehg

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SPRING THROUGH ST. LOU!

Join the St. Louis Track Club for its spring series around St. Louis.

All races start at 8 a.m. More details to come!

•April 27 Queeny •May 18 Rock Spring Park, •May 4 Carondelette O’Fallon IL (TENTATIVE) •May 11 Tower Grove •May 25 Creve Coeur December Sat 14th

Sun 15th Sat 21st Sat 28th JANUARY Wed 1st

SLTC Frostbite Series

12K/3K

8:30am, Visitor’s Center, Forest Park

Santa’s North Pole Dash & Children’s Snowman Shuffle 2nd annual Holiday Hilltop 5K & Silent Auction Mid-County Y Reindeer Run 5K, Santa's 1M Fun Run Reindeer Romp 20K Relay (4-person teams) Hot Chocolate 5K, 15K Snowflake 5K race walk WINTER PARK SERIES - Reindeer Run & Kids Dash

5K, 1M 5K, .5M fun run 5K, 1M fun run 20K relay 5K, 15K 5K race walk 5K, .25M kids dash

9am, Historic Main Street, St Charles, MO 9am, Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 205 Rasp St., Shiloh, IL 9:15am, Brentwood, MO 9am, Collinsville Maryville Troy YMCA, 1 Town Center Dr, Maryville, IL 7:30am, Soldiers Memorial, Downtown St Louis 2:30pm, CDC Cadet Park, N. 40 Dr., St. Louis, 63141 9am, Tower Grove Park Sons of Rest Shelter, St Louis

SLTC Frostbite Series

10M/2M

8:30am, Visitor’s Center, Forest Park

Walking Ramblers New Years Day Walk WINTER PARK SERIES - New Year's Day Run Commitment Day St Louis New Year's Day Resolution 5M

3-4M walk 5M 5K 5M for $5

9am, Schnucks Culinaria, 915 9th St, St Louis, 63101 10am, Forest Park, in front of Visitor Center, St Louis 10am Kiener Plaza, Downtown St Louis 10:30am, St. Clair High School, St Clair, Mo

Resolution Run 5k & 1 Mile

5K, 1M

11am, Sikeston Recreational Complex, Gehrig Street, Sikeston, MO

Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis Resolution Run

5K

10am, Wellbridge Athletic Club & Spa, Clayton, MO

Frostbite 5K Jog for James (Facebook: The Frostbite 5K Jog for James )

5K, kids fun run

8am, Coultervile, IL

SLTC Frostbite Series WINTER PARK SERIES Walking Ramblers Maplewood walk and lunch

20K/5K 6K 5M walk

8:30am, Visitor’s Center, Forest Park 9am, Creve Coeur Park, Tremayne Shelter, Maryland Heights, MO 9am, parking by Bottleworks, Maplewood, MO

SLTC Frostbite Series Winter Luau 5k & Main Street Mile

13.1M/4M 5K, 1M

8:30am, Visitor’s Center, Forest Park 9am-5K, 9:45am-Mile, Lindenwood Univ, Belleville, IL

4M

9am, Carondelet Park Rec Plex, St Louis

Sun 5th Sat 11th

Sat 18th Sat 25th

FEBRUARY WINTER PARK SERIES Sat 1st Sat 8th SLTC Frostbite Series JCC’s 10th Annual Indoor Triathlon sprint: 400y Swim, 8M bike, 2.5m run long: 750y Swim, 18m Bike, 5m Run

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Code for free mug: STLMUG4 morunrace@hotmail.com office@stlouistrackclub.com, 314.781.3926 Patricia Cornell 314.346.5495 morunrace@hotmail.com bmartin@stcmo.org SplitMasterTiming@live.com, 573.475.0499 santucee@bgcstl.org, christa@bgcstl.org 618.578.2875, andreakohring@yahoo.com office@stlouistrackclub.com, 314.781.3926 morunrace@hotmail.com Margy Brown, 314.645.1488 office@stlouistrackclub.com, 314.781.3926 618-235-3200

15K/3M 8:30am, Visitor’s Center, Forest Park Sprint, long or points formats 2 Millstone Campus Drive St. Louis, MO 63146

morunrace@hotmail.com office@stlouistrackclub.com, 314.781.3926 314.442.3279 or pruben@jccstl.org

Sprint, long or points formats 2 Millstone Campus Drive St. Louis, MO 63146

314.442.3279 or pruben@jccstl.org

3-5M walk

9am, Creve Coeur Park-Bootlegger trail, Maryland Heights, MO

3.5M trail run

10am, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane, Crestwood, MO 63126

Adrienne Rosen, 314.576.7137 314.729.4862, tbell@ci.crestwood.mo.us

walk

9am, Bellefountaine Cemetery, St Louis

Jo Belt (636) 482-4604)

Points: 10 minute Swim, 30 minute Bike, 20 minute Run Sun 9th JCC’s 10th Annual Indoor Triathlon sprint: 400y Swim, 8M bike, 2.5m run long: 750y Swim, 18m Bike, 5m Run Points: 10 minute Swim, 30 minute Bike, 20 minute Run Sat 15th Walking Ramblers Creve Coeur walk 9 am Meet in Upper Creve Coeur Park and walk the Bootlegger trail (3-5 miles).

Sun 23rd

7th Annual Whitecliff Trail Run Walking Ramblers’ Cold as the Grave –Bellefountaine Cemetery

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November board meeting summary St. Louis Track Club Board Meeting 11/7/2013 Summary of minutes Membership: 50 new members, 10 renewals, 949 household memberships, 2,157 individual memberships Voting for the 5 open board of directors positions will be completed at the open meeting in December.

Reminder postcards and emails will go out to members who need to renew beginning in December.

The annual banquet will be held February 22, 2014, at Favazza’s Rose of the Hill. The All-Metro Cross Country team has been selected and will be honored at the banquet along with club volunteers.

Continuing the half marathon training program was discussed. Adding a spring marathon train-

ing program was also discussed.

The St. Louis Half Marathon was reviewed. Rich Anderson has agreed to direct for 2014. The date is set for 11/2/14.

Volunteers for the Frostbite series and other events were reviewed, along with ways to incentivize volunteers.

The road series will be Spring Through St. Lou for 2014, and dates and locations are being finalized. Changes for the Track series were also discussed.

Plans are being made for the 2014 corps of Discovery Trail race as well.

The option of putting an advisory board in place was discussed so more experience board members who are leaving can still be involved with the club.

Justin delivered the Treasurer’s report.

Photo Round-up

SLTC wraps another successful year

I found this photo of myself and teammates Rick Fernandez, Mike Bridwell, and Rodger Doherty after winning the 1982 Marathon Relay on a cold, rainy/sleeting day! -Jon Delano

Send us your photos!

Have great pictures from your most recent race?

Discover a blast from the past while cleaning out your office? Send them to editor@stlouistrackclub.com

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