January 2001

From The Lake Grapevine Runners & Walkers Club

The Footprint

January 2001 www.flash.net/~lgraw

In This Issue • New Year’s Eve Run • White Rock Marathon • Year End Banquet: New Award • Foot Health • 2001 Events Schedule • Volunteer Opportunities • How to Make a Footprint • Tribute to a Runner’s Spouse • RAW Christmas Party • Year End Financial Statement _____________________________

Upcoming Events January 20: Bold in the Cold 15K and 5K (8 am at the RAW Clubhouse) March 24: Year End Banquet April 28: Hound Dog Hustle Mix Master “First Friday Nite Out” (formerly Friday Night Happy Hour) • January 5, 6:30 pm at La

Hacienda • February 2, 6:30 pm at Red

Robin in Grapevine • March 2, 6:30 pm at Saltgrass

Steakhouse • April 6, 6:30 pm at Embassy

Suites Sports Bar _____________________________

Renewals Your membership expiration date is shown on your Footprint mailing label. When it’s time to renew, just fill out the membership application in the newsletter, and mail it back to RAW along with your check.

Special thanks to Terry Marcott for instigating the first annual New Year’s Eve Run, a final opportunity to add to the year’s log book, chase out the old year, and bring in the new. The extraordinary weather made the day far more special than anyone anticipated. Twenty-five members (and 3 dogs) ventured out to the clubhouse for an afternoon romp through the snow. A snowball fight was followed by steaming hot chocolate, low fat holiday egg nog and other assorted treats. It was a terrific day of fellowship, and kicked off another RAW year in fine form! So, Terry, are you working on snow for next year?

Can We Go In Now?

The Snow Run: RAW Celebrates New Year’s Eve 2000

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Terry Marcott, Lee Miller, Matt Loewen, and Jack Hase brave the elements

Is This Really Texas?

6:00 a.m. came early on December 10th, as 40 volunteers crawled out of bed to meet at Esparza’s Too, and to caravan down to Mile 17 at White Rock Lake. We were a vision of efficiency once we arrived: Chris Reyher mixing the powdered Gatorade in big trash cans (yes, we used a liner) with his giant PVC pipe; Tim Schroeder valiantly resisting the pleas to start the music prior to our 8:00 start time (a mandate from the marathon organizers); Ray Harris climbing a tree to hang our banner; Barb Martin wielding that sharp knife as she sliced the oranges;

a cast of at least a dozen watching the coffee pot, urging it to perk; and of course Tom Byno, basically just spreading good cheer. (Except for the part where he took off for a run around the lake.) It takes hours and hours—no, weeks and weeks— to put together an aid station, and this year all that hard work was done by Roxanne

Schroeder and Patt Lancaster. They were able to get some great donations for us, and as usual, we had a great time. Thanks to Roxanne and Patt for their efforts! After the marathon, we packed up and headed back to Esparza’s for a c e l e b r a t o r y l u n c h . Happily, we were joined by some of our finishers, and got to listen firsthand to their experiences. It was another great day in the life of RAW!

RAW Shows Up In Force at the White Rock Marathon . . .

Volunteers

A big thank you to all the RAW members who gave up their Sunday to staff our aid station and to cheer on the marathoners. From taping those 70’s classics (Tim Schroeder), to making the coffee, to filling those little tiny cups, every person had a job to do. Well done! Thanks to:

Patt Lancaster Roxanne & Tim Schroeder Dennis Krause (who also donated the generators) Kent Doucet David Lane Jon Korte Dennis Novak Betty Paul Scott Sanford Tia Metzger Richard Craft Evelyn Daniel Tom Zack Doug Noell Tosca & Al Engisch Jessie & Edna Miller Gary Howsam Chris Reyher Tom Byno Kat & Matt Loewen John, Gloria & Johanna Bush Eileen Fontaine Susan Barnett Guy McCracken Kelly Richards Gustavo Martinez Marnie Russotto Ray Harris Evelyn & Nicole Luccioni Barbara Martin Kandy Kobar Kelly Sizelove Jack Hase Lee Miller

And thanks to Rick Sanford who donated the sound system.

Now that’s what I call a Mixmaster!

Kandy, Kat, and Barb in pre-race preparation

What a team! Richard Craft and Tim Schroeder

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. . . And Some actually Ran the marathon. . .

Not only was RAW present at Mile 17, but we also had a large number of our members participating in the race. Thirteen individuals ran the full marathon, with seven making their first attempt. All finished injury-free and full of enthusiasm. Be sure to congratulate our brand new marathon runners: 1. Andrea Martinez 3:41:29 2. Stephanie Basile 3:46:48 3. Tim Brenner 4:25:56 4. Rick Sanford 4:26:00 5. Clay Shurtleff 4:29:40 6. Marty Metzger 4:40:37 7. Kathy Smith 4:54:06

Some of our runners performed particularly well, and we congratulate them on their accomplishments: • Liz Shanks placed sixth in her age

group (out of 86), with a time-to-spare Boston qualifying time of 3:42:18.

• Terry Marcott, Don Nelson, and Bob Smeby’s 5-man relay team finished first in the masters division with a time of 2:28:45. Shall we mention that this team was called “Hugh Jasses” ?

• Byron Benoit and Stacie Johnson (with their three Ft. Worth teammates) finished 2nd in the Odds and Ends Division with a time of 2:40:08.

Veteran RAW marathoners: 1. Dirk Hayes 3:30:49 2. Mike Eccleston 3:40:27 3. Curtis Woodard 3:40:36 4. Chris Ward 4:00:01 5. Al Angell 5:07:11 6. Ann Jansen 5:45:16 Others who are not club members but are special people to RAW: 1. Debbie Evans 4:46:27 2. Robert Newman 4:58:56 3. Jenny Williams 5:53:00 Other teams with RAW members: 1. The Grinders 3:33:12 (Jim Uhelski

and Mark Bengtson) 2. Batman & Meadows 3:37:24

(Travis Batchelder and Jim Meadows)

3. I'll Eat Your Dust 4:16:21 (Courtney Noell and Allison Pontiu)

We sincerely apologize to anyone we may have missed. Congratulations to all the runners!!!

. . . While Others Went the

Distance at SunMart

Who should show up at the WRM aid station but Kelly Sizelove (K1), Lee Miller, and Jack Hase. Pretty impressive, considering that they had run the Sunmart Texas Trail endurance runs the day before. Kelly finished third in her age group for the 50-miler with a time of 9:28:15! Lee was right with her at 9:29:07, while Jack completed his 50K in 4:26:12. “Fireman Ken” (Macinnes) ran nearly 38 miles when he was forced to stop due to an injury. That was no doubt frustrating, but certainly the wise choice. You’ll be back! No one looked the worse for wear, although someone seemed to be taking their time getting in and out of their chair. It was unquestionably a time of stretching yourself to your limits, and understanding the importance of peer support. Congratulations to all four of you for a race well run, and for having the courage to start!

K1, Lee and Jack looking tired, but victorious!

Gary Howsam and Kat Loewen await the runners

We always knew that Ray was up a tree

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When (Water) Duty Calls… Will You Answer?

One of the nicest things about our group weekend runs is that we don’t have to worry about carrying our own water and sports drink. Nor do we have to do the dreaded “stash” thing before we head out. We just take off, knowing that our water stops will be supplied and ready for us. Thankfully, we have some great members who are willing to get up a little earlier and get out to the lake to put the water out. It’s not a big job, but it’s one that we all count on and appreciate. Now it’s time to share the load and give our regular volunteers some help. Joe Luccioni (aka Gunga Din) has offered to put together a schedule for water duty. If everyone participates, we will only need to take a turn twice a year. Wouldn’t that be great! So when Joe gives you a call, please be ready to respond with a big “yes”. Your fellow runners and walkers will appreciate you, and you’ll be surprised at how painless the job really is.

Year End Awards Banquet (Another event brought to you by the MixMasters)

Mark your calendars for 6:00 p.m. March 24th, for a night that promises to be a lot of fun, as well as a chance to see what your fellow club members look like once they've cleaned up a bit. Chris Reyher has graciously agreed to serve as Master of Ceremonies, and there will be special and exciting awards presented by Gloria Bush, Byron Benoit, Jeff Brown, Judy Dominiec, Mike Eccleston, Joe Luccioni, Terry Marcott, Marty Metzger, and others. We'll also begin a new award tradition, honoring the member who has exhibited the most enthusiasm in furthering our club and sport. This Someone is consumed with the improvement of our club. S/he motivates others, provides encouragement, works behind the scenes, and is an LGRAW ambassador to the public. Terry Marcott is head of the selection committee, and will be accepting nominations up until February 22nd. Simply drop him a note at [email protected] or write him at the LGRAW PO Box with the name of your nominee and a short paragraph detailing how this person meets the above criteria. Terry will also receive recommendations for the name of this new award, with a coffee mug awarded to the person whose suggestion is adopted! Last year's banquet, held at La Casa Restaurant in Grapevine, was a huge success, and based on the increased participation we've seen at weekend workouts, we think this year’s event will be even better. We're currently researching a location that will support a larger turnout, and we'll let you know the final details well in time to RSVP. In the mean time, book your calendar for March 24th, and get those nominations in to Terry!

Judy and Tony Dominiec enjoy last year’s Awards Banquet

If you are going to try cross-country running, start with a small country.

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LGRAW warms up in the clubhouse after a cold New Year’s Eve run/walk

Note: Dr. Schwartz is a local podiatrist whom we met at the White Rock Expo. He generously offered to provide us with some helpful foot health tips. Your feet incur thousands of repetitive forces during any walking or running activity, and to make matters worse, these forces occur at multiples of your body weight. Walkers and runners are especially susceptible, since they place an exaggerated burden upon their feet in comparison to those with sedentary lifestyles. Many painful ailments affecting the feet can be prevented with proper footwear. Like any athlete, a walker or runner should invest in the equipment that will enhance their activity. Learn to look for these characteristics when you’re evaluating a new pair of running or walking shoes or boots: • Ankle aperture: The opening of the

shoe/boot should fit snugly around the ankle to provide support and prevent excessive motion within the shoe. The shoelace holes should have “optional” positions, towards the ankle, for assuring a secure fit of the heel to the insole.

• Firm Heel Counter: This portion is the back of the shoe wear your heel “locks in”. You should seek shoes that hold your heel firmly and snugly. It is this portion of the shoe

that serves as the foundation for the biomechanics of the rest of the foot.

• Supportive midsole: The midsole is the portion of the shoe that gives stability to the arch. The outer sole of the shoe should be straight from the rear to the front of the shoe, and should not excessively taper inward.

• Forefoot: The “toe box” should have enough height to allow your toes to extend comfortably. A narrow front of the shoe (toe box) should be avoided.

A useful test for a determining the quality of a shoe is to place the tip of the toe box upon a vertical surface (store wall or secure shoe display) and observe where the shoe bends (“breaks”). The break should occur at the point wear the toes will bend during walking. If the break occurs toward the midsole, the shoes should be avoided. The midsole is the part of the shoe that should retain firmness for support. B y f o l l o w i n g t h e s e s i m p l e recommendations, many foot problems can be avoided. Remember - shoe store sales personnel may possess some knowledge of the products sold, but their primary goal is to sell. Seek advice from a health professional for questions pertaining to medical concerns.

Dr. David M. Schwartz, DPM, RPh (972) 230-1307

[email protected]

Foot Health Tips: Proper Shoe Selection Volunteer Opportunities

Want to get more involved? Have a skill you’d like to share? Consider volunteering your time and talents to RAW. Current needs include:

Hound Dog Hustle Dog Expo Coordinator We need someone to coordinate the participating rescue groups for this year’s Hound Dog Hustle. This will include making the initial contact with each group, verifying their participation, answering any questions they have, setting up the Expo site, making sure any special needs are met, and sending the Thank You letters and distributing the monies after the race. Fund Raiser We need someone to work with Eileen in writing proposals, tailoring them to fit the needs of the individual corporations, making the initial contacts, and presenting the finished product. If you fit the bill for one of these posts, contact Eileen Fontaine: 817-424-1756 [email protected].

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M#@%&*n! Oh No, Not the “M” Word By Marty Metzger

Yes, I’m one of the people who thinks our newsletter sometimes gets a little out of balance in highlighting marathons (oops, there’s that word) and the wonderful accomplishments of our elite runners, versus the terrific things our club does for the average Joe. In that light, I’ve made a personal effort to highlight many of the things that LGRAW has to offer. . . especially to the person at home on the couch. From my first day as a member, back in the summer of ’99, I thought I recognized all that the club had to give, but in December 2000, I learned that this was far more than I imagined, and that’s what I’m writing about. This is not about the White Rock M#@%&*n!. Before I joined RAW 1½ years ago, I was running only 3 miles, only on weekends, and only if we weren’t out of town or too busy doing almost anything else. I was over 200 pounds, LOVED to eat, my wife loved to cook, and well, I just wasn’t built like a runner. The farthest I’d ever run in my life was 9.6 miles, and that was when I was 17 years younger, so I knew that there was no way I’d ever run a M#@%&*n! . . . or a half-M#@%&*n! . . . or for that matter even another 9.6 miles. From the time I joined the club, I began to enjoy running more and more, running just a little bit farther each month. I was absolutely thrilled when I was able to run the club’s 8-mile course for the first time. Perhaps the most amazing thing was that running was no longer a WORKout, it was really fun. No one ever asked me how much farther I would run. Instead, they gave me an incredible amount of positive reinforcement about whatever I had recently accomplished, somet imes to the poin t of embarrassment. Yet the more it happened, the further I was propelled. To make a long story short, I kept making those 8 mile runs and one day entered a half- M#@%&*n! just to see how far I could make it. I really surprised myself to finish the entire distance (although to this day I have never been so sore afterward.) Soon after that mental roadblock was removed, I

heard of a 6-month marathon training program for novice runners that has been successful for 99% of the people who try it. Every week or two, you run just a little farther. Suddenly, what I thought was an impossible distance started to look like it just might be possible. So I gave it a try, and it worked! But that’s not the point of this article – it’s not about me, and it’s not about marathons.

It’s about the fact that just this year, LGRAW nurtured 7 people who had never run a marathon before, and every one of us finished without injury. Absolutely amazing! So whatever your goal, even if it’s simply to get in better shape, to exercise more often, or go a little farther, LGRAW provides the perfect environment for doing so. If you can run 3 miles and think you could never finish a marathon, then you’re probably wrong. And, if you’re really interested in running farther than you’ve ever run before, let me know and I’ll be more than happy to talk you through it (Ultra-marathoner-wanna-be’s need not apply. Instead contact Lee, K1, Ken, or one of our other 50 mile-at-a-time runners. They’re all maniacs . . . I could NEVER run THAT far!) Seriously, almost anyone

who can run 3 miles at a time, can successfully train for and complete White Rock 2001, or some other area M#@%&*n!, but you have to start now. Be ready to put in 40 minutes, 4 days a week, and longer on the 5th day. When I first heard those numbers, it was a lot less than I expected, but it means you’ll have to sacrifice a few distractions if they can’t be moved to your two days off

each week. Now there’s a New Year’s resolution for you to consider! By the way, I’m still over 200 pounds, and still one of the slowest runners in the club, yet my smile is a bit more pronounced. (By the way, one of the 7 of our first-timers lost 43 POUNDS THIS PAST YEAR.) Dec 10, 2000, will be one of the most memorable days of my life, and without LGRAW, I'd still be doing just 3-mile runs. Thanks to the advice, inspiration, positive reinforcement, companionship and encouragement, I can now say something that until a year ago, I never thought I EVEN HAD A CHANCE of saying . . . "I'm a marathon runner!!!" THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH!!!!

Marty and running pal looking strong as they pass through the LGRAW Aid Station

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OK, I can’t resist – here are the fondest memories I take away from my first Marathon: 11) Having Frank Shorter (the only U.S. Marathoner to win a gold medal in the Olympics) autograph my racing bib the day before the race. 10) Gary Howsam e-mailing me just a few days before the race, with a long list of helpful last minute details and final words of confidence and encouragement. 9) The weather - one of the key success factors I knew I’d have no control over. I was so afraid it would be the coldest day of the year with 30 mph winds blowing sleet. I thank God for the beautiful day and almost perfect running weather. 8) The emotional aspects for which I was in no way prepared: The thick tension in the air at the starting line, the rush of excitement when catching a glimpse of thousands of runners going through downtown, the bell choir out front of the First United Methodist Church, the thousands of strangers lined up all along the route shouting words of encouragement and telling me that I looked strong when I looked more like a fat guy who should be home on the couch; and the reassuring feeling of confidence that months of training were paying off in every step. 7) The brief but friendly discussions with fellow marathoners all along the way, a pleasant surprise compared to the kind of head-down, totally-focused-within-oneself attitude that I had expected to see on the course.

6) Hearing that all 7 of the LGRAW first time marathoners finished without injury. 5) Finding out that I had NOT locked my wife out of the house when I dashed out at 6 am that morning. 4) The unofficial aid stations set up in people’s front yards, with little kids holding out water and giving high fives, especially after mile 20. 3) The 20 mile aid station: with pairs of trash cans marked “Gore” and “Bush” with instructions to aim carefully to make every vote count (No recounts in Texas); and the big banner over the street that said “START.” 2) The LGRAW Aid Station: As I tried to mentally break up the race into smaller, less intimidating pieces, I looked forward to the half marathon point, since all the rest would be heading back. Of course, everyone focuses and looks forward to the finish line during the last few miles. In between, the LGRAW 17 mile aid station filled a very important gap, giving me the lift I needed to face the ominous “wall" and "Debye's Hill" at miles 20 - 22. Hearing the LGRAW crowd repeatedly cheer my name in unison, seeing so many sincere smiles directed at me, Tom Byno dancing a celebratory jig with 2 cups of water, Jon Korte running alongside me with the movie camera and chatting for a few minutes before facing “the wall” — it all gave me a lift! And my number one fondest marathon memory: 1) Hearing Tia cheer my name as I reached for the finish line.

K2, Johanna Bush and Barb Martin working hard Kent Doucet and Scott Sanford hardly working

Marty’s Top Ten List (Wait! There’s Eleven!)

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How To Make a Footprint Six times a year, you go to your mailbox and there it is! The RAW Newsletter has arrived. You drop everything you were doing, rush to your favorite easy chair, and eagerly digest every word. Okay, maybe I took it just a tad too far, but you get the idea. So how exactly did the Footprint get there? Well, it’s above all a collaboration. First, it takes a dedicated crew of RAW members to plan the events, to come to them, and to give us something to report about. And that’s where you come in! We need you to take pictures, tell us about what you experienced, and share your running/walking thoughts with us. In preparation of each issue, Eileen Fontaine (our president and my verrryyy good friend) has brainstorm after brainstorm about what would make good reading, and then she browbeats, arm twists, and coerces you into writing articles. Then she harasses you about making the deadline. A faithful few show up at each RAW event and take picture after picture, when what they’d really like to be doing is partying with everyone else. Ray Harris updates the membership database and prints out all the mailing labels, and the Mix Masters (Barbara Martin, Kandy Kobar, and Tia Metzger) make sure we have a calendar of events for the next couple of months. Then everyone e-mails all this stuff to me! (In truth, Eileen hand delivers a big portion of it.) Then I write, edit, scan pictures, layout the pages, design the graphics, etc., while Eileen continues to come up with innovative new brainstorms. (“No, Eileen, we can’t put one more thing on that page!”) Finally, we sit on the floor of my office, with paper scattered everywhere, and proofread, edit, and

occasionally, argue (all in good humor, of course). We get the copies made and sit on the floor again, stapling, folding, and having a glass of a nice Beaujolais. Then comes the sorting. With bulk mail, you must sort following an algorithm that would befuddle the most accomplished mathematician, but fortunately, a very nice lady named Sharon at the Grapevine post office always straightens us out.

It’s a time-consuming, tedious, but rewarding process. And what makes it happen? The contributions of people just like you! So you’ve never won a Pulitzer prize. So you don’t know a mouse from a mantilla. Just give us your ideas. We’ll catch your enthusiasm, and help you put the words to paper. If you would like to see your name in print, contact Eileen at [email protected] or me, Susan Barnett, at [email protected]. And keep those cameras rolling . . . .

Mark Your Calendars Now! March 24th is the LGRAW Second Annual

Awards Banquet

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Newlyweds Evelyn and Joe Luccioni are greeted at the party with a surprise wedding cake (homemade by Eileen Fontaine). We were kind enough to not use the shot where they jam a piece of cake into one another’s mouths!

Kandy Kobar and Evelyn Daniel are looking festive in their holiday attire. (Too bad this issue isn’t in color so you could see

The “Hostess with the Mostess” Betty Paul poses with daughter Kerensa and dog Bobo in front of a toasty fire. THANKS, Betty for opening your home to RAW to celebrate the Holidays!

Deck the Halls...

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My marathon journey began last summer on the trails around Lake Grapevine. I hadn’t seriously considered running a marathon until one weekend when Marty Metzger told me he was training for his first, the Dallas White Rock Marathon. Inspired by his commitment, I researched training schedules and settled on an 18-week beginner schedule endorsed by Hal Higdon. This was not ideal, but I hoped it would get me through. I had a plan. Training was set to begin on August 7, and I used almost the entire month of July convincing myself that I was ready for the challenge. Lucky for me, Tim Brenner had also decided to train for White Rock and we agreed to do our long runs together. Now I had a training partner. Let the training begin. Fast-forward 18 weeks to December 10, 2000. On race day I woke up on my own at 4:30 am—guess I didn't need to set two alarm clocks after all. I felt surprisingly well rested considering that I went to bed sometime after 11:00 the night before. I hit the shower, ate breakfast, and went to the living room where I had laid out my clothes and gear the night before. When I grabbed my shirt (race number already pinned on), I noticed a Post-It note with a message from my wife. The message read, "I love you." I discovered a second message in one of my socks. This one said, "Good luck." I decided to double check my shorts and make sure I hadn't somehow missed another Post-It note. I tucked the notes into my backpack and then headed out the door to go pick up Tim. We got to the race about an hour early, plenty of time to survey the area and make last minute preparations before making our way to the start line. The first part of the race was uneventful, but incredibly enjoyable. We settled into our planned 9 minute per mile pace and took in the sights and sounds. The crowd support was great and it felt like every cheer was just for me. We hit White Rock Lake at Mile 10 and I was

feeling pretty good. It was quite a bit windier here, but I found it refreshing since the temperature was beginning to climb. We hit the halfway point slightly off pace for our desired 4-hour finish. By Mile 15 we had started to slow considerably and the only thing that kept us upbeat was the thought of seeing our fellow RAW members at the Mile 17 aid station. When we made it there, I felt an incredible boost. Several RAW members later told me that I had a great big smile on my face. The boost I felt going through that aid station was

short lived. By Mile 18, Tim and I were in need of a walk break. We had walked through each aid station to make sure we got enough to drink, but this was the first real walk break. Thoughts of a sub 4-hour finish were fading quickly. This was when the fun stopped. This was when I started to realize just how difficult a marathon is. At Mile 20, my left quad started cramping. By Mile 21 I was dealing with cramps in both my quads and wondering if I would even be able to walk to the finish. When Tim and I made it to Mile 22, I knew we would finish, I just didn’t know when.

The walking was interspersed with brief periods of a jog-like shuffling. Lucky for me, Tim and I were still together. I don’t know if he felt as bad as I did, but I know he wasn’t feeling much better either. The cramps kept coming, but we made it to Mile 25 and had to smile. We were almost there. We would run the rest of the way. The last half-mile of the course was surrounded by spectators, and this time they really were cheering for me, as well as every other runner. As we approached the finish, Tim saw his family and ran over to give them all hugs. I spotted my brothers and ran over to shake their hands. I spotted my father-in-law and waved at him. Coming to the finish line, I was disappointed for the briefest moment because I hadn't seen my wife or my two sons. I knew they were there; I must have missed them. Tim and I crossed the finish line together and I immediately saw my family. My wife knew she had to get the boys right up on the fence if they were to have any chance of seeing me and just past the finish line was the best place. I was so excited to see them I almost forgot to stop my watch and continue through the chute. Only when I tore off my tab and handed it to the race official did I look at my watch to see my time, and even then it didn't matter. I finished and I refuse to be disappointed in my time. I was physically drained, but overflowing emotionally. I never really understood why anyone would exhaust his or her body like this and face the challenge of the marathon. Now I understand. I honestly understand. Thanks to my wife Laurie for understanding why this was important to me. Thanks to Tim Brenner for the long runs. It’s hard to skip one when somebody’s counting on you to be there. And thanks to the members of Lake Grapevine Runners & Walkers for your hospitality, fellowship, expertise, and encouragement.

Reflections of a First-Time Marathoner

By Rick Sanford

An elated Rick comes through the finishing chutes

The Hound Dog Hustle is back for 2001!

I better get off my butt if I’m going to

be in shape by April 28th!

As I began to write about my experiences at the SunMart 50 Miler, one thing became quite clear—I could not have finished that race without the help of my wife. Though she did not run with me on any of my 20+ mile days, or pace me in the race, she did some of the hardest tasks of them all. She provided "Spouse Support to a Runner." In a one-year period (December 5th, 1999 to December 9th, 2000), I competed in 3 marathons, 3 ultra marathons, 2 duathlons, 2 short triathlons, a half Iron Man and several road races (5K to 20K). All those races had one thing in common. Eva (my wife) supported

me for each of those races and all of the training associated with them. What kind of support did she give me? After my long runs she massaged my aching muscles. She had dinner prepared when I got home from a long day of working out. She let me sneak in a catnap after a long workout during the weekend. She celebrated my triumphs and provided me sympathy after my bad races. She always had warm clothes for me to change into at the finish line of my marathons and ultra marathons. Races are not cheap; we spent quite a bit of money that could have been used for a nice

vacation. Some of our supposed vacations were really races in disguise. I guess being married to an exercise maniac is hard enough, but she went way above and beyond what was expected. Talking to my fellow runners, I hear the stories of how their spouses have gone the extra mile too. I think when we cross the finish line of a marathon, they should give you two medals, one for the runner and the other for their spouse in support. Until they do that, all we can really say is, "Thank you. We could not have done it without your help."

—Lee Miller

A Spouse Goes the Extra Mile

New Members Peter Cruz & Lori Moffit Evelyn Daniel Alan and Tosca Engisch Kelly Hathcock Noreen Henry Valerie Hudson Jessie and Edna Miller Michael Murphy Kristi Novak Mike Pettay Rob Russell Bob and Diane Shomper Deb and Grant Tyree Beth and Rex Vardeman Chris Woody WELCOME TO RAW!!!

Renewals David and Becky Aungst Stephanie Basile Travis Batchelder Richard and Susan Brooker Steve and Debbie Bryant Dr Marybeth Crane Walter and Janice Delashmit Eileen and Richard Fontaine Ray and Susan Harris Kandy Kobar John Nixon The Pugliese Family Jana Ratliff Alison Repass & Family Duncan Stewart Tom Zack

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Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers Club

P.O. Box 2982 Grapevine, Texas 76099

RAW Board and Committees

President

Eileen Fontaine [email protected]

First Vice President

John Bush [email protected]

Second Vice President

Gabe Pugliese [email protected]

Secretary

Kandy Kobar [email protected]

Treasurer

Kathy Loewen [email protected]

Officers At Large

Tony Dominiec [email protected]

Terry Marcott

[email protected]

Barbara Martin [email protected]

Marty Metzger

[email protected]

Membership Database Ray Harris

[email protected]

WebMaster Jack Hase

[email protected]

Footprint Editor Susan Barnett

[email protected]

Treasurer’s Report January through December 2000

Income

Clothing Sales 2,643.90 Donations-Misc 380.00 Grocery Stores 159.31 Membership Dues 3,545.00 Race Income 8,691.02 Other 250.00

Total Income 15,669.23

Expense Banquet 435.22 Club Supplies 227.19 Insurance 397.60 Misc Expenses 129.94 Mix Masters 32.97 Newsletter 797.70 Office & Postage Expenses 492.01 Race Expenses 5,704.30 Race Proceeds to GRACE 275.00 RAW Wear Purchases 2,417.84 Rent of Clubhouse 4,200.00 RRCA Membership Dues 157.50

Total Expense 15,267.27

Net Income 401.96

What a great year! For the first time ever, we generated a profit. Thanks to everyone who helped to make this year a financial success.

— Kat Loewen

Eileen Fontaine and Roxanne Schroeder manning the RAW booth at the White Rock Expo. Great job by Barb Martin, Kandy Kobar, and Tia & Marty Metzger in putting together the awesome poster board!

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Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers Club Membership Application

Name: ______________________________________ ____ Male ____ Female DOB:____/____/____ _ Address: ____________________________________ ____ New Membership ____ Renewal City: _______________________________________ Is it okay to publish this information in the club directory?____ State: ___________________ Zip Code: _______ Participating Family Members: Name:_______________________ ___M ___F DOB:___/___/___ Home Phone: (____)__________________________ Name:_______________________ ___M ___F DOB:___/___/___ Name:_______________________ ___M ___F DOB:___/___/___ E-Mail Address: _____________________________ Name:_______________________ ___M ___F DOB:___/___/___ I know that participating and volunteering to work in club events can be potentially hazardous. I assume all risks associated with running, walking, and volunteering to work in club events. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application for membership, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers, Inc., the Road Runners Club of America, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims of liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in club activities. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other records for any legitimate purpose. Membership Dues: _____ $20 Single _____ $30 Family ($1.25 of this amount is for an annual subscription to RRCA’s quarterly magazine, Footnotes) Mail to: LGRAW Check here if you need two membership cards: _____ P.O. Box 2982 Grapevine, TX 76099 Signature_______________________________________ Date:_____/_____/_____

Bold in the Cold 15K and 5K

January 20, 2001

Hound Dog Hustle 5K and 1 Mile April 28, 2001

Double Trouble 10K and 5K October 13, 2001

Club Runs (Fun runs that are FREE to RAW members!)

Wine Chaser March 10, 2001

Duct Tape Duet September 22, 2001

New Year’s Eve Run December 31, 2001

Weekend Workouts Saturday and Sunday

8 am start (7 am during daylight savings time)

2001 Events Schedule

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Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers P.O. Box 2982 Grapevine, TX 76099

PRSRT STD A U.S. Postage Paid Grapevine, TX Permit No. 243

Bold In the Cold 5K and 15K Race January 20, 2001 8:00am RAW Clubhouse

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$5 for Members $8 for non-Members Registration starts at 7:00 To keep our entry fees low and our contributions high, we will not offer race T-shirts

Krispy Kremes! Age Group Awards! Hot Chocolate!

To race, fill out the entry form at www.flash.net/~lgraw. To volunteer, contact Barb Martin ([email protected]).