Dec issue 2015

Saint Louis Track Club’s

Track Time News

December 2015

Vol. 45, Issue 12

Racers rely on teamwork in Marathon Relay Photos by Mary Jo Rehg

Index: Grapevine.......................4-5 Board Election...............7-9

Race Report.....................10 Banquet Info....................11

stlouistrackclub.com

Ask Styles..........................12 Volunteer Thanks....14-15

314.781.3926

Race Photos..............16-17 Race Results.....................18

office@stlouistrackclub.com

Saint Louis Track Club

Track Time News

6136 Southwest Ave. St. Louis, Missouri 63139-2719 www.stlouistrackclub.com

December 2015

Office hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon., Wed., Fri. 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 Spring through St. Lou Pace Series Track Series Cross Country Kick-Off Clifton Heights 3K Corps of Discovery Trail Race Marathon Relay

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-Dec. 2013 Pam Mosca Jan. 2014-Present Mike Huelsmann

Mike Huelsmann Mark Russell Wendie Cummings Danny Stults Josh Aranda Justin Frederick Brian Kratz Mike Orrico Ryan Yoch Bob Chitwood & Mike Bahr Kevin Jokisch TBA Don Denham David James TBA Jill Akins Mike Orrico Paul McGee & Rae Mohrmann

SLTC Lifetime Achievement Award Winners 2014 David White 2013 Gwen Eckelman 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, anna.jones@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 2013 Rae Mohrmann 2012 2011 Paul McGee 2010 2009 Pat Britt, John Dickey 2008 2007 Dave McNaughton 2006

Page 2

Christy Polk Jackie Corn Donna Springer Tom Wiltsch

Saint Louis Track Club

Track Time News

December 2015

President’s Column

Much to give thanks for, look forward to St. Louis Track Club Members,

Please know my heart has been in the right place and I want nothing more than to see the I hope everyone had a wonderful ThanksgivSaint Louis Track Club thrive and continue to ing and was able to get out for a local Turkey be able to give back to the community. I’ve Trot! I’m guessing quite a few members have enjoyed working with my fellow Board Memrunning as part of their Thanksgiving Holiday bers, members, and particularly the amazing weekend. There’s been a bit of a tradition for volunteers at all our events. The members and me over the last few years running the Kirkvolunteers are truly the foundation of the club wood/Webster 3 and 6 Mile runs, along with a and what make it so enjoyable to be part of Saturday trip out to Alton for the 10-Mile Great this organization. And, the coordinators and River Road Run. Race Directors who work behind the scenes, often times year after year, are what make our This December column is a bit bittersweet, events so successful. as this will be my last one as President of the Saint Louis Track Club. It has truly been an I want to thank everyone who has been a part honor and a humbling experience to serve as of making the Saint Louis Track Club a success President of the Saint Louis Track Club. and those that I’ve had the privilege of workHaving a little one growing up so quickly ing with! at home, it’s become difficult to devote the time needed to do the job justice, but I hope Lastly, the best way to get to know someone to continue to serve on the board for the is to run a few miles with them, so hopefully remainder of my term and dedicate as much we cross paths and can log few miles together time and energy possible! I’m far from perfect on the streets or trails! and I’ve made numerous mistakes along the way but learned so much about the Club and Mike Huelsmann, President the St. Louis running community in general.

St. Louis Track Club, est 1970

Page 3

Saint Louis Track Club

Track Time News

December 2015

The Grapevine

By Donna Springer

Thanksgiving tradition continues with Great River Road Run

than normal race participant number was due to bad weather forecasted two weeks before the run and next year to get back to One of the staples of the Saint Louis runour normal level. We have a great crew of ning scene has been the Great River Road volunteers that work hard to make this an Run. Runners have traveled to Alton the enjoyable experience for all and we have Saturday after Thanksreceived many compliments to that fact. giving since the early We look forward to this event each year 1960s to enjoy the and have a fun time doing it.” course along the MisRuss Colona is President of Alton Road sissippi River bluffs.

Runners, and co-directed The Great River “It’s flat, and fast, and Road Run with Kathy Colona. it’s fun,” asserts The Mich Ultra runners have reunion Alton Road Runners at Route 66 Marathon website of the 10-mile course. Runners may also enjoy a two-mile course. This year’s A contingency of runners from Michelob running was the 56th. The overall winner Ultra traveled to the Williams Route 66 this year was Luke Padesky, 23, of Edwards- Marathon, Tulsa, Oklahoma November 22. ville, Illinois, time 54:28.31. Overall female “The Route 66 winner was Sarah Burnell, 25, of Grinell, was a reunion Iowa, time 1:05.04. with the members “The weather was cold, but cooperated of the Michelob with us by not raining, or spitting any preUltra Runners,” cipitation, and we were grateful for that,” said Jeff Bockhorn, “and my first time back said co-director Russ Colona. “There was a speaking at a major event since battling snafu with the company that supplies us cancer. I spoke on the history of Route 66 with cones and barricades by not bringMarathon – this marathon is 10 years old. ing enough to block off the 5 miles, so We had 27 runners of the original team there was a delay in the start. Other than, show; very cool, brought back old times. that things went well for a happy group I spoke on the history of the Route 66 of runners, with 12 runners breaking the (marathon)—the main historical features 60-minute barrier. Including the two-mile being Zac Freudenburg (past SLTC memrun, about 400 awards went to a deservber) winning the marathon in 2009, as ing group of runners. I hope the smaller well as setting a world record for pushing

Page 4

Saint Louis Track Club

Track Time News

a baby stroller, David Pokorny (past SLTC member) winning the Center of the Universe, Claudia Kassen, 50-year-old, winning the marathon, and Andy Derks being a two-time winner.”

Several Michelob Ultra runners made strong showings this year. Jeff Kelly took fourth place overall with 2:53:11—the winning time was 2:44:53. Ben Price took 19th overall with a time of 3:00:18. Ron Eisenberg and Steve Brady, who run the marathon training group, ran a 3:22 and 3:37, respectively. Ron Golan, who had just finished a 50-mile race a week before, ran 3:55. James Woolridge had double accomplishments; on Saturday he took third overall in the 5K, and on Sunday he placed 21st overall in the half marathon, time of 1:26:24. The course is USATF-certified, and a Boston qualifier. About 12,500 completed the course this year; the inaugural race in 2006 had about 300 runners. The optional “Center of the Universe” adds 0.3 miles to the course near some additional Tulsa, Oklahoma, landmarks.

Rae Mohrmann takes home age group award at Madison Marathon Rae Mohrmann was part of a small group of runners who traveled to the Michelob Ultra Madison Marathon & Marathon November 8th. The marathon, nicknamed the “Mad City Marathon,” and the half-marathon, offer a route within the city of Madison, Wisconsin, along the shores of

December 2015

Lake Monona and Lake Mendota. The small group included Erin and Adam Garms, Barbie Ambuehl and her daughter.

“It is a nice marathon and a decent expo for a fairly small race,” Rae said. “Weather was good. Low thirties at start but little wind. Lovely course—some large residential areas, some along the water. Race was Sunday; Saturday we did a “shake out” three-mile run with members of FLEET FEET, Madison, and anyone who wanted to join in. There were about 50 people.”

Rae, with her 2:03:30 time, 9:26 pace, placed first in her 65-69 age group in the half-marathon. She returned healthy, and co-directed the Saint Louis Track Club’s Marathon Relay November 22nd.

Lafayette High’s Anna West named STLPD’s Athlete of the Week Congratulations to Anna West, who was honored as an “Athlete of the Week,” by The Saint Louis Post-Dispatch, November 12.

Anna was one of the cross country runners named to the First Team at the 2015 Saint Louis Track Club’s Annual Banquet. She won the Class 4 girls individual title, and led Lafayette High School to the team title in the state championships. Best wishes to Anna in her future. She has signed with Baylor University for cross country and track.

The Saint Louis Track Club wishes the best to all, and to all a “Happy Frostbite” this holiday season. Share your news and accomplishments with DSprin5574@aol.com or The Saint Louis Track Club office.

Page 5

The region's premier winter race series!

Choose from one of two race distances on five different Saturdays, with no distance repeated. All within Forest Park.

Great for all ages and paces! Early start available for long-course walkers.

The series is just $75 and includes a race shirt, or enter individual races for just $20.

SLTC members save $20 on the series or $5 on individual races.

Dates and distances: Saturday, Dec. 12: 3K or 12K Saturday, Dec. 26: 2M or 10M Saturday, Jan 9: 5K or 20K Saturday, Jan. 23: 4M or half marathon Saturday, Feb. 6: 3M or 15K For more details and to register, go to:

stlouistrackclub.com/sltc-events/frostbite-series

Saint Louis Track Club

Track Time News

December 2015

Vote for SLTC Board Members!

It’s time for Board elections! Vote for up to 6 candidates. Your member number is required and can be found in the greeting of your newsletter email; one ballot per household or membership number.

Online voting will be open through 1 p.m. Dec. 21. Paper ballots and the last chance to vote will be at the open meeting/social run 6 p.m., Dec. 21, at Schlafly Bottleworks, where candidates can introduce themselves. Vote here: https://stlouistrackclub.webconnex.com/2016board.

Brian Kratz I have been a Track Club member since 1998. I have run four marathons, 25+ half marathons, lots and lots of shorter distance races. I was able to put on a 10K in Mosul, Iraq, in 2004 from everything I had learned from volunteering at SLTC events. I have been retired from the US Army since 2008 and have worked at Boeing for over 15 years. My favorite SLTC event is the Frostbite series, as it gets me out during those cold winter days. I also used the marathon training group to run a 3:28 marathon and qualify for Boston.

Not only do I support the club by participating in numerous club races every year, but I also frequently volunteer at SLTC events. I service the club in a variety of aspects, including directing traffic at races, supervising at packet pick up and even helping clean up after a race.

I am dedicated to the benefits of running races, participating as a volunteer, and developing a positive running community in the club. I am enthusiastic and supportive of the track club and its mission.

larly until I moved to St. Louis from Kansas. Since then, I have completed many events including marathons and trail running!

Since moving to St. Louis in 2010, I have found almost all my connections to the St. Louis community through running.

I discovered and joined the Track Club during a first Frostbite Series (2010-11).

I was so motivated and excited about my first series that I even changed previously made plans to complete it.

Justin Frederick I wanted to take a moment to write a little bit about why I am interested in serving on the Board of Directors for the St. Louis Track Club.

I would love to be part of the board to bring my unique perspective; someone who never really enjoyed physical activities until 25 and discovered a passion for running at age 30. I also love how much our sport brings us together out on the roads and trails. It is important for me to give back to my community and to become civically engaged. I think this works best when you find something that compliments a passion you already have.

I do not have a typical athletic background. I began running off and on in 2007. I quit smoking that year and thought I would try running out to celebrate my new, healthier lifestyle. In 2009, I ran my first 2 races (5k & half marathon). I enjoyed it, but did not find myself running regu-

Running has truly become a passion for me, and I would love the opportunity to share that passion with others. I also see the SLTC as a way to welcome new people to our city (as a transplant this was important to me) every day, whether that be as a new resident or to the sport of running and

Page 7

Saint Louis Track Club

Track Time News

walking to someone who already lives here.

I, as a member, am very happy with the current direction the organization is heading and would love to assist in future change, growth, and development, including learning more about the behind the scenes work that goes into race management, partnerships, and community building, such as maintaining a healthy attendance at social events & runs. I would be excited to be part of the group that creates the next chapter of the SLTC history. Thank you for your consideration.

December 2015

Marketing and producing outstanding events is a passion of mine, and I strive to give back to the community that has been so supportive of me and my family. I am always looking for ways to keep an organization on the cutting edge and always moving in a forward direction. Leadership is Kathy Pearman one of my strongest strengths and I strive to Originally from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Kathy always lead by example. I managed promogrew up running around her local track while tional tours and special events nationwide for her parents exercised, 6 years, developing many skills such as workand eventually turned ing with volunteer staff, leading hundreds of that early training into promotional staff and managing multi-million success as a sprinter dollar events. I served as Director of Producat the high school and tion for 5 years at St. Louis based experiential collegiate levels. After marketing agency responsible for all hiring, stepping off the track DOT management, production aspects and and onto the roads contract negotiations and was directly responpost-college, she has sible for all permitting, client communication run numerous races of and ensuring events were set up properly. I various distances, with the 10-mile and half have produced hundreds of concerts nationmarathon being her favorite. Now into her 40s, wide with full staging, lighting and sound, she’s concentrating on staying healthy and secured artist contracts and was responsible holding her own against her fellow masters for all technical and artists riders. runners.

Mike Orrico Kathy lives in LaFayette Square with her My name is Mike Orrico and running has husband, John, and their basset hound, Lola. changed my life. I have served on the board She is the Senior Promotion Specialist with the for the SLTC for the last sevAmerican College of Chest Physicians and has eral years and thoroughly over 10 years of experience in non-profit and enjoyed helping make the association marketing and communication club great. In addition with strategy. When she’s not running, Kathy enjoys the help of the SLTC board, I reading as many non-fiction books as possible, have the privilege of directtraveling, baking, and indulging in her dream ing the Corps of Discovery to be an amateur storm chaser.

Trail race. We just completed the 3rd year for the event Mark Russell and continue to make it I’m eager to use my experience I have acquired bigger and better each year. through my event marketing background I am very passionate about running, and in to assist in growing the St. Louis Track Club. particular the St. Louis running community. I

Page 8

Saint Louis Track Club

Track Time News

enjoy running, volunteering, putting on races and just talking with folks who share the same passion. I would like to serve again on the board to keep this great Track Club moving forward.

My wife, Erin, and my 2 sons (Luca, 5, and Killian, 2) live in St. Charles, though my friends will say I have a 2nd home at the Forest Park Visitors Center.

Rae Mohrmann An SLTC member for more than 25 years, I was also a board member in the mid ‘90s. Involvement in the running community allows me to give back to a sport and people that I love and have given me so much. I have the opportunity to give back as a SLTC volunteer and race director, volunteer and Ambassador for GO! STL and a member of the Michelob Running Team. I love that the SLTC board has new, young people with fresh ideas. I’d like to be a part of the board to bring a little history so that we can continue to serve our members and the running community in the best way possible.

Ryan Yoch Back in 1998, a good friend of mine convinced me to run my first marathon for Team in Training. The most I had ever run before was 8 miles in the Army and that was 10 years earlier and

December 2015

very reluctantly. After completing the Grandma’s Marathon on June 19, 1999, I was hooked on this crazy sport. Since then, running has been a very important part of my life. I have enjoyed watching my son (Jon) and daughter (Elena) run cross country in high school and to see them both continue to race after college. My wife, Ilonka, and I have also completed races together, including the Hershey Half Marathon in Hershey, PA, (a must for all people who love chocolate).

My running milestones over the past 15 years have included both running Boston with my son Jon and completing 50 marathon/ultra distance events before my 50th birthday. During this time, some of the greatest joy of this sport has come from mentoring and coaching first-time runners in completing a 5k, half marathon, and marathon distances. This is truly a sport that allows all of us to give back and encourage others to accomplish things they never imagined. I am looking forward to helping new runners and joining my friends and family out on the roads and trails for another 50 years!

Give back and volunteer at the Frostbite Series!

The Frostbite Series starts on Dec. 12 and will be on alternating Saturdays through Feb. 6.

The Frostbite Series is a challenging event, because there are usually 1,000+ participants, there are two distances for each event, and the distances range during the series from a 3k to half marathon.

Volunteers are particularly important for this series, and we traditionally struggle to get the necessary help. Please consider help-

ing out! We need volunteers for set up and packet pick up, course marshals, water station, and the finish line on race day.

We need inside and outside help, and you can volunteer for one Saturday or all of them.

We are very flexible with scheduling. Please sign up directly online (http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4ca4aa22a4fa7-20152016), contact Christy Polk at christy.polk@stlouistrackclub.com, or call the office at 314-7813926.

Page 9

Saint Louis Track Club

Track Time News

December 2015

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge 10-K Run

Recently, I ran the Chesapeake Bay 10-K run. This was very significant to me, as I grew up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge is an icon to Maryland – similar to the Arch in Saint Louis. For years, there was a 10K run over the Bay Bridge, but they discontinued it after 9/11. On Sunday, Nov. 8 it was held for the second year since it has been back.

My hotel was on the eastern shore of the bay and we were shuttled from the eastern shore to the western shore where the start area was. The day was beautiful, 45 degrees and sunny. There were over 22,000 runners starting between 7 am and 10:30 am.

I was in an early corral – 7:20. Not quite sure how I rated that good starting time! We took off and almost immediately were on the Bay Bridge running east. The sun was coming up over the horizon, and we were soon surrounded by nothing but water and a handful of sailboats. The view was amazing.

and I wasn’t even totally exhausted! All We were 4.6 miles over water, and then in all, a great race to run. finished on the Eastern Shore. The volIf you are in the east in early Novemunteer support was outstanding. You can only imagine my surprise when my ber, you should definitely consider the Bay Bridge run. The 6.2 miles is comforttime of 51:05 was 2nd in my age group able, the support is outstanding and the (M 65-69). view is unparalleled!

There were 171 men in my age group, Bill Kling so I was real happy about that finish –

Page 10

Saint Louis Track Club

Track Time News

December 2014

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

:KHQ 6DWXUGD\ )HE S P :KHUH )DYD]]DÂśV 5RVH RI WKH +LOO

���� Edwards, Saint Louis, Missouri, ����� Price: $�� per person Awards to be presented include: SLTC High School All-Metro Teams SLTC Volunteer of the Year SLTC Lifetime Achievement Award

3OHDVH UHJLVWHU RQOLQH E\ 6DWXUGD\ )HE

KWWSV VWORXLVWUDFNFOXE ZHEFRQQH[ FRP EDQTXHW For questions, contact the SLTC office.

Page 7

Saint Louis Track Club

Track Time News

December 2015

Ask Styles!

How can I stay motivated this winter?

Q: Hey Styles, how do I stay motivated to run during the holidays? -Jamie L. A: Hey James, you aren’t alone, it is very easy to put off running during the holidays. However, just remember the more you get out the door, the more you can enjoy those Christmas cookies and Egg Nog. I find doing the Track Club’s own Frostbite Series helps me stay motivated to run during this time. You don’t have to necessarily race, just go out and have fun.

Q: Hey Styles, gloves or mittens? -Brian H.

phalanges nice and warm because you’ll need them to post how tough you are on Facebook after that freezing cold run.

Q: Hey Styles, I noticed that a gal named Kathy took the reins of the column last month. Any chance we can get her back? -Mike A. A: Wow, not sure how to respond to that one! Anywho, it may be your lucky day. I have been demoted/promoted within the club, so you will be hearing more from Kathy in the future. Hope you’re happy!

Mr. Styles.

A: Personally I am a glove guy, I Disclaimer: Styles is not a profeslike to have my fingers. However, I do hear sional. For professional help, please contact good things about the mittens from those a running coach, local running store, physiwho wear them. Either way, keep those cian, and of course the Google.

Need race day advice? Want to know how to prevent embarrassing marathon mishaps? Just want to annoy someone with random inquiries? ASK STYLES! Email him your questions at askstyles@stlouistrackclub.com, or post your questions to Twitter or Facebook with the #askstyles hashtag!

Page 12

SLTC Volunteer Awards Program The Volunteer Awards Program is the Track Club’s way of showing appreciation for those people, members and nonmembers, who so generously volunteer and assist at various Track Club events.

The following describes how this program is conducted.

How to Accumulate Volunteer Points  2 points: A volunteer such as a water station worker, traffic official, finish line worker, etc͘  4 points: A volunteer who has performed more than three hours of continuous volunteering͘  15 points: A Captain of a SLTC Event in charge of registration, results, traffic, water stations, finish line, etc.  25 points: A Race Director of a SLTC Event.  50 points: A Race Director of a SLTC Series Event, Awards Banquet Coordinator, Expo Booth Coordinator͘  100 points: A Race Director for a SLTC Major Event or Pace Series Coordinator.

Volunteer Awards 5-100 points: A gift certificate equal to $1 for each point earned over 5 points, with a maximum of 100 points. Volunteer Awards will be presented at the St. Louis Track Club Awards Banquet.

SLTC Annual Awards Banquet We invite all of our volunteers to join us at the SLTC Annual Awards Banquet, which will be held at ϲpm on Saturday, Feb. 2ϳ, at Favazza’s Rose of the Hill. Banquet tickets ǁŝůů ďĞ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ƐŽŽŶ͘

SLTC Volunteer Points Form Please return to Rae Mohrmann at 115 Georgia Ave, St Louis, MO, 63135͕ or email your information to raeruns@aol.com. Please submit points by &ƌŝday, Jan. Ϯ , 201ϱ

Name: Email:

Phone:

Points Task

201 Evenƚ

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Total points: Please circle where you would like to apply your gift certificate points: SLTC member dues

SLTC Apparel

Big River Running

Fleet Feet

ZƵŶŶŝŶŐ ĞŶƚĞƌ ZƵŶŶŝŶŐ ^ƚĂƌƚ

dƌƵĞ ZƵŶŶĞƌ

Saint Louis Track Club

Track Time News

December 2015

Thank you to our SLTC Half Marathon Volunteers!

Thank you so much for volunteering for the 36th Annual St. Louis Track Club Half Marathon and Clayton Police 5K benefiting Special Olympics!

We can’t make this day a success without your help and each and every one of you were instrumental in making that happen.

We know your time is valuable and we appreciate you choosing to spend that time helping out with our event which raises vital funds for both the St. Louis Track Club and Special Olympics.

It took over 150 volunteers to put on this great event for our almost 1,000 registered participants and we have heard so many positive comments about our helpful and enthusiastic volunteers.

We are interested in your experience as a volunteer and encourage feedback from you. If you have a moment, please email me at Christy.polk@stlouistrackclub.com and let me know about your volunteer experience and any suggestions you have for volun-

teering or the races.

We also hope you can join us for the SLTC Annual Awards Banquet at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27, at Favazza’s Rose of the Hill on Southwest Ave. We will honor the area’s top high school cross country runners as well as our volunteers, including our Volunteer of the Year.

And if you would be interested in volunteering, running or walking the 37th Annual St Louis Half Marathon or Clayton Police 5K, please save the date for Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.

Thank you again for all you have done for the St. Louis Track Club and Special Olympics!

Vanessa Abanathy Brian Abhoud Mike Alsup Betsey Anderson Allison Andrelchik Michael Bahr Tony Bahr Maggie Baugh Bob Bellora Alison Bennett Michael Bernard Prachi Bhagat Shannon Blaes Ryan Blechle Tyler Blechle Chris Bossman Pat Britt Aaron Cadman Amy Cadman Jennifer Carcagno Colin Cascio Kevin Chen John Cologna Tim Conway Thomas Cormier

Jill Finklang Gail Ford Jacob Francoise Sarah Franzel Justin Frederick Gordon Gale Sean Gannon Jorge Garcia Mary Kate Gelzer Gilbert Corrigan Dorit Golan Ron Golan Kyle Golynski Hugo Gonzalez Peter Gonzalez Steve Gooden Priya Goyal Megan Granda Alicia Guitterez Dustin Handy Matt Hatcher Shannon Healey Geri Heberlie Terry Henderson Andy Herstam

Danielle Coronado John Coultas Jeff Crader Byron Crawford Wendie Cummings Quenshaun Curtis Melanie Darmsteader Judy Davinroy Jarrod Davis Natalie Davis Ryan Dean Xavier Dean James Dezan Lee Dougherty Jennifer Duchek Michael Duchek Barbara Dumke Ron Dumke Dickson Dunsworth Rebecca Elbert Bob Ericson Dan Erman Annie Eveker Kim Evens Christy Fansher

Christy Polk Volunteer Coordinator on behalf of the St. Louis Track Club, Clayton Police and Special Olympics Missouri

Page 14

Matt Higel David Higuchi John Hines Hugo Hoffman Lucas Hoffman Michael Holohan Caleigh Horan Tom Houlihan Jennifer Hubbard Mike Huelsmann Greg Hutson Greg Jackson Stephanie Jackson Norman Jamieson Mike Jennings Janet Johnson Aleta Jokisch Kevin Jokisch Lisa Jokisch Harry Jones Josni Joseph Ty Kanoya Annie Kim Bethany Kingsley Zach Kneibel

Saint Louis Track Club Brian Kratz Jennifer Krumm Nicholas Lee Craig Lindgren Jake Madey Donna Manley Nicole McClendon Paul McGee Kailey McGinness Sean McMahon Dave McNaughton Anika Meizumoler Adarsh Menon John Merli Coleton Meseke Joe Michaelree John Modder Rae Mohrmann Jen Mommens Caroline Moorehouse Pam Mosca Tom Murphy Jimmy Nederson Mary Niswonger Megan O’Brien Diana Oleskevich Jim Oleskevich Mike Orrico Adam Osman Medhat Osman Sherry Osman Michael Ou Dave Passanise John Pearman Kathy Pearman Nimisha Perinpel Andrew Polk Eric Polk Justin Polk Dawn Provin Mack Provin Mackenzie Provin Anthony Rayborn Megan Rayborn Fred Rice Jack Riegel

Track Time News

Erin Roberts Michael Romano Linda Rosen Rick Rousch Will Rupprecht Mark Russell Kathy Ryan Mariana Salinas John Schultz Doris Segal Sarika Shah Maggie Siemer Pam Siemer Laura Silva Brody Smith Donna Springer Damien Stahl Anne Staten Evan Stelmachowicz Melissa Stites Sallie Story Lindsey Stouffer Craig Strohbeck Danny Stults Christine Takats Bob Thompson Catie Thuw Joe Torrisi Jarrett Toyama Toby Trapp Brenda Tripp Blake Utley Andrew Wang Megan Wang David White Jennifer Whitrock Tyler Widermuth Monica Wilson Jill Witte Ben Wojcicki Cathy Wolff Donald Wu Kim Yancey Ryan Yoch Gary Zucker

VOLUNTEER GROUPS: Belleville Running Club Clayton High School Cross Country Clayton Police Fleet Feet Girl Scouts Girls on Track Michelob Ultra Team Pathways to

Independence Precision Health Group SLU APO Special Olympics SSM Health St. Louis Forest Park Rangers Team in Training Team Red, White

and Blue True Runner University City Police Washington University

Security

SPONSORS: Caleres Centene LaChance Vineyards Maestro Screen

Printing Peoples National Bank Shop N Save

Page 15

December 2015

Club news and notes The donation from the ​Corps of Discovery proceeds was discussed along with the date for next year. ​ Candidates for the open treasurer spot were reviewed along with board members up for reelection.​​ The future of the elite racing team was discussed.

Preparation for the marathon relay is under way as well as the Frostbite Series.

The St Louis Half Marathon was recapped.

Feedback and changes for the Cross Country Kickoff were discussed.

Updates for group run routes and the newsletter cartoon were proposed.

Saint Louis Track Club

Track Time News

December 2015

Marathon Relay is fun for everyone!

Photos by Mary Jo Rehg

Page 16

Saint Louis Track Club

Track Time News

Page 17

December 2015

Saint Louis Track Club

Track Time News

December 2015

Marathon Relay Race Results Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51

Div 1 2 1 1 2 1 3 2 3 1 2 4 3 1 1 3 2 4 2 5 6 5 1 4 1 6 5 2 3 3 1 6 2 7 3 4 4 3 2 7 8 8 9 5 5 6 7 4 7 4 3

Division MO MO CORP MXO CORP MM MO MXO MXO MXM MXM MO CORP MXY FO MXM FO MXO MM MXO MXO MO SM MXM FM MO MXM SM FO SM FAM MXM FM MXM MM CORP SM FM FAM MXO MXO MXM MXM CORP SM SM MO FO SM FM FAM

No. 627 629 97 477 83 78 79 626 634 96 84 623 80 649 635 99 81 656 624 640 651 650 633 631 630 475 90 637 621 77 82 95 652 87 470 98 89 638 91 641 645 92 86 476 653 632 636 88 94 642 471

Team Name THE FIGHTIN’ WRIGHTONS THE MARSHALLIAN RUNNING PROJECT NEW BALANCE VAZEE MORC FORCE AMEREN 5:32AM ADONIS RISES THE BORED WATERMELONS 1 MOTLEY SHOE BBD TEAM UNDECIDED AFTERBURNERS WINNERS WATERMELONS 2 PURPLE BACON ALACRITY METRO MILERS VENKMAN THAT OTHER TEAM MARIOS METRO MILERS SPENGLER SUPER FRIENDS UNRULY SQUIRRELS UN RELAY-TED THE RACK PACK SEISMIC DISTURBANCE COOL RELAY KIDS WHEN METHUSELAH WAS YOUNGER TEAM INSPIRE 4 KINGS AND A MAN ALL YOU NIED IS LOVE MO HAPPY METRO MILERS WINSTON BORN UNDER A BAD SIGN QUIVERING QUADS NEW BALANCE ZANTE CAPADOCY-ANS WORST PACE SCENERIO FLYING DUTCHMEN RUNWELL 2 RUNWELL 3 FLYING TURTLES BEER TEAM SET TO ASTONISH METRO MILERS STANTZ UNCORKED WEST COAST AVENGE OF THE NERDS CALAMITY JANES HEART AND SOLE SISTER’S RUNWELL 1 ROCK N ROLL HOOTCHY KOO

Page 18

Relay 2:29:09 2:41:13 2:50:01 2:50:16 2:56:26 2:57:42 2:58:49 2:59:59 3:01:57 3:02:53 3:04:34 3:06:27 3:07:36 3:08:29 3:08:31 3:10:08 3:19:56 3:21:08 3:21:37 3:22:38 3:27:28 3:27:30 3:30:36 3:34:12 3:38:02 3:38:40 3:39:57 3:40:04 3:45:17 3:46:35 3:48:44 3:52:32 3:52:58 3:55:01 3:55:22 3:56:58 3:58:46 4:02:54 4:03:07 4:04:26 4:05:42 4:07:54 4:14:51 4:17:37 4:22:48 4:27:28 4:31:18 4:58:14 5:06:52 5:33:34 5:35:00

Pace 5:42 6:10 6:30 6:30 6:45 6:47 6:50 6:53 6:57 6:59 7:03 7:07 7:10 7:12 7:12 7:16 7:38 7:41 7:42 7:45 7:56 7:56 8:03 8:11 8:20 8:21 8:24 8:24 8:36 8:39 8:44 8:53 8:54 8:59 9:00 9:03 9:07 9:17 9:17 9:20 9:23 9:28 9:44 9:50 10:02 10:13 10:22 11:23 11:43 12:44 12:48

Saint Louis Track Club

Track Time News

December 2015

Upcoming Races & Events 12/19/2015

SNOWBALL SERIES Reindeer Run

5k

Tower Grove Park

12/26/2015

SLTC's Frostbite Series

2 Mile, 10 mile

1/1/2016

SNOWBALL SERIES - New Years Day

5 Mile

Forest Park, St. Louis, MO Forest Park

1/9/2016 1/16/2016

SLTC's Frostbite Series SNOWBALL SERIES - Creve Coeur Park

5k, 20k 6K

Forest Park, StL Louis Creve Coeur Park

1/23/2016

SLTC's Frostbite Series

4 mile, 13.1 mile

1/23/2016

Chiro-Med Winter Luau 5K and Main Street Mile SNOWBALL SERIES Carondelet Park

5k, 1 Mile

Forest Park, St. Louis, MO Belleville, IL

4 Mile

Carondelet Park

2/6/2016 3/5/2016

SLTC's Frostbite Series The 14th annual Little Rock Marathon Health & Fitness Expo

10k N/A

Forest Park, StL Louis Little Rock, AR

3/5/2016

Little Rock Marathon

Marathon, 13.1, 10K, 5K, Kids Run

Little Rock, AR

3/5/2016

Little Rockers Kid's Marathon

Kids Run

Little Rock, AR

3/27/2016

Resurrection Run (Rez Run)

5k+ (3.5 miles)

Crestwood, MO

4/2/2016

Do or Die Half Marathon and 5k

5k, HalfMarathon

New Franklin, MO

5/22/2016

The St. Louis Triathlon

Olympic and Half Olympic Length Triathlon

Creve Coeur, MO

6/5/2016

Lincoln Park Run the Zoo

5k, 10k

Chicago, IL

1/31/2016

Page 19