March newsletter

Julia Wilkerson turns 80!

March 2012

THE SAN ANTONIO

RoadRunnersNEWSLETTER

SARR CLUB STAFF PRESIDENT Jerry Negrete887-4260 (C) [email protected]

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Sally Rios735-8037 (H) [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT / MEMBERSHIP Scott [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Joan Bobrukiewiez286-6291 (C) [email protected]

SECRETARY Veronica [email protected]

TREASURER Jim Holbach240-2569 (C) [email protected]

HISTORIAN Tom [email protected]

FUN RUNS Debra Acosta822-2800 (H) 567-7865 (W) [email protected]

*************Next Club meeting is onMarch 13 at 7:00 pm at Academy Sports + Outdoors 2024 N Loop 1604 E *************

THE SAN ANTONIO ROADRUNNERS NEWSLETTER P. O. BOX 12474,

San Antonio, TX 78212

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Happy 80th Birthday, Julia!

by Veronica Salinas

On Saturday, January 28th, many of us gathered together for a very auspicious event: the 80th birthday celebration of a most distinguished member of our running community, Julia Wilkerson, otherwise known as “Earth Mother,” to her Hasher sobriquet.

Julia asked me to convey her heartfelt appreciation to all who attended. She had a wonderful and memorable time talking to people near and dear to her. Many she had not seen in some time earnestly took the opportunity to honor a much loved and esteemed lady. More than 20 years of memories and stories were shared among the attendees. Joy and laughter filled the evening. In short, it was the best of times. Julia especially wanted to thank hostesses, Shelia Beshur and Martha Graf for putting it all together.

The author and Julia Wilkerson

To look at her, you would not believe Julia has actually reached this milestone in her life. She is ageless and still running and winning her age group!!! She was eager to reach this new age group because now she can slow down since there are few contenders that can match her times. Julia is one of the San Antonio running community’s dearest treasures and as I have always told her, “When I grow up I want to be just like ‘Earth Mother’.”

2012 ENDURATHON

This year, participants got to enjoy the Endurathon’s new home: the Bulverde Community Center. Runners were able to escape from the cold before and after the race. And...(drum roll please) inside restrooms for the volunteers and participants! We had about 275 runners and walkers for the 25k race and the relay. The weather was wonderful for an “Endurathon Saturday”-cold (but great running weather) and sunny.

Congratulations to:Shannon Hawrylo, top female, and Gabriel Lucido, top male.

Amy Archibald, top female masters, and Dave Walick, top male masters.

Shallyn Troutman, top female military, and Christian Koscinski, top male military.

Jody Hardwick and Valinn McReynolds, top female relay.

Alejandro and Felipe Perez, top male relay.

Meg and Randy Ohman, top mixed relay.

Gary Guerrero and Gerry Kaylor, top masters male relay.

Amy Rudolph and Rhonda Lux, top masters female relay.

Robin Neal and Thomas Roldan, top mixed masters relay.

Thanks to our sponsors: Soler’s Sports, Alamo Beer, and GU. Runners enjoyed GU Chomps during the race, and Alamo beer at the finish line. Soler’s Sports provided gift certificates for the door prizes and race bib!

The Biggest THANKS to all of our volunteers-YOU MAKE THE RACE!

--Kathy Horton, Race Director

San Antonio Road Runners Monthly MeetingFebruary 14, 2012

The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. at Academy Sports + Outdoors on 1604 and 281.

Officers Present: Jerry Negrete, Sally Rios, Veronica Salinas, Jim Holbach, and Scott Peacock

Members/Guests Present: Martina Mauldin, Al Becken, Bob Ratliff, Joan Bobrukiewiez, and Tom Lake

Club BusinessPresident’s Statement: None

Introductions: None

Approval of Minutes: January minutes were approved as read.

Guest items: None

Officer Reports: VP/Volunteer Coordinator: Sally met with San Antonio College Kinesiology Department members to recruit volunteers.

Treasurer’s Report: Jim reported that savings is about $113,000 and checking $34,000. The Endurathon came out in the red about $1,000.

Membership Coordinator/Half Marathon Training Program: Scott reported that membership is about the same as last month. Website visits and Facebook friends went up. He plans to start sign up for the half marathon training group in March and will send out an e-mail to those who participated last time.

Newsletter Report: Martina said that she will include San Antonio races only on the newsletter calendar.

Website Report: Stacy was not present. Scott mentioned that the front page needs to be revamped. Stacy would be contacted.

Fun Run Report: Debra was not present. Jerry said that in spite of the Fun Run being cancelled because of park flooding a few runners turned out.

Endurathon Recap: Kathy Horton, race director, was not present.

Action Items/Follow UpPrinting/formatting race results for newsletter: Martina will get with Chuck to see about printing the Birds of a Feather 5K race results in the next newsletter.

McAllister Park Projects: Al reported that this is currently on hold because of the extensive rain lately that has flooded areas of the park.

Update on Officer E-mail Addresses and Mailing List: Scott has retrieved a data base of 4,000 names from Active.com registrants and will use it to send out e-mail reminders. Officer e-mail addresses are ready to set up for any interested officer to use for club business.

New BusinessRoxie Photo Show Subscription: Sally moved to reimburse Tom Lake for the $40.00 Roxie Photo Show subscription. Motion passed.

Roundtable:

1. Tom asked those who would be attending the RRCA National Convention to inquire about other clubs’ websites and photo shows.

2. Al expressed a concern that the font of some of the race registration waivers was too small and that the wording should be consistent and correspond with the RRCA wording.

3. Bob reported that he will be using IAAP services to package packet items for Carrabba’s Half Marathon Relay. He suggested that the club consider shortening the Endurathon to a half marathon. He also said that in measuring the Birds of a Feather course, he found that the course set out by the Parks and Recreation Department was short and had to be revised. Joan suggested that we send the Parks Dept. all the park race courses the club uses for their approval.

4. Jim suggested putting on a one mile run every hour for the club’s participation in the Siclovia event on March 4th. He made a motion to offer free club membership and race entry to persons over 70 starting with the July 4th Run. Motion passed.

5. Sally reminded the club that Paul Baltutis expressed an interest in becoming the Mission 10 Miler race director. She is also putting together a Race Directors Guide.

6. Jerry brought up the club’s intention of making a donation in memory of Robert Beyer’s stepfather. Jim made a motion to donate $100 in his honor to the SARR scholarship fund. Motion passed. Jerry also presented the club with a $700 sponsorship check donated by Al Becken to send Scott and Jerry to the RRCA National convention.

Event PlanningBirds of a Feather 5K: Veronica said everything is in place for the run this weekend. Packet pickup will be this Friday, February 17th, at Soler Sports Jackson-Keller location.

Prickly Pear: Race Director, Bill Gardner, was not present.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m.

Veronica Salinas, Secretary

Hello RoadRunners,

For those of you who were able to join us for the Endurathon, I hope you enjoyed the new start/finish venue and revised course. We look forward to next year.

February got off to a rather wet start, with the monthly fun run rained out. However, the damp weather did not dampen the spirits of a few kids who begged their parents to bring

them out anyway. Once there, the kids had fun running as far as they could until huge puddles forced them to turn around.

It was great to see these future RoadRunners undaunted by a little rain.

Speaking of a little rain, ask anyone who participated in the Birds of a Feather about a little rain. There was just enough of a break in between downpours for us to run the 5K course.

Next up is the Prickly Pear on March 10, the ever-popular 50K and 10 Mile trail run. The course is mostly unpaved, single track trail, and is a favorite for those who enjoy trail running. As a heads up, this year packet pick up will be at Run On, instead of the hotel as in previous years.

As we continue to strive to improve the club and make SARR membership more attractive, I am pleased to announce our newest offering: free membership and free entry to SARR events for those age 70 and over! So if you know of anyone in need of a little physical activity, and meets the criteria, please let them know we welcome them with open arms.

On a sad note, the RoadRunners have experienced a loss in the family. Our sympathies and prayers go out to the family and loved ones of Carl Winkler.

One last word, to all our faithful volunteers: at every event so far this new year, we have been blessed with tremendous participation, and I just would like to say one thing: Volunteers, you rock! Thank you so much!

Sincerely,

Jerry Negrete

Run for Fun!

UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR

MARCHMar 3 8:30 am Monthly Fun Run, McAllister Park, Al Becken Pav, Debra Acosta, 210-822-2800Mar 3 8:00 am Run for the Heights 5k & Kids Run, Tuscany Heights ES, www.tuscanyheightspta.orgMar 3 8:00 am HWNT Lace up 5k &10k, McAllister Park, www.iaapweb.comMar 3 8:30 am Run to the Beat 5k & 10k, Alamo Heights HS parking lot, www.signmeup.comMar 4 8:30 am Pasaeno's Salado Creek 5k, 10k, 16.04k Trail Runs, www.scallywompus.comMar 4 10:00 am MLA Long Mile 2 5k & 10k, St Mary's U, www.active.com**Mar 10 7:00 am Prickly Pear 50k, 10 Miler Trail Run, McAllister Park, www.pp1050.comMar 10 8:30 am St Patrick Day's 5k, Brackenridge Park, www.iaapweb.comMar 17 9:00 am 5k Benefitting Hope for the Future, Brackenridge Park, www.iaapweb.comMar 17 6:00 pm Soldier's Angels 5k/10k Leprechaun Chase & Wee 1k, McAllister Park, signmeup.comMar 17 9:00 am Joven's St Patty's Day 4k Run/Walk, Pecan Valley Lake, www.active.comMar 17 8:30 am St Patty's River Run 5k/1k, Roosevelt Park, www.getmeregistered.comMar 18 7:45 am Alamo 13.1 Half-Marathon and 2 Person Relay, down town SA, alamo131.comMar 24 8:30 am Race at the Ranch 5k, 1k, Kinder Ranch neighborhood, www.raceattheranch.orgMar 24 9:00 am Mighty 5k, Cornerstone Christian Schools, www.getmeregistered.comMar 24 8:00 am Culinaria 5k, Shops at La Cantera, culinariasa.orgMar 24 8:00 am Hope, Steps and a Cure 5k, Pearl Brewery, www.iaapweb.comMar 24 8:30 am Beethoven 5k/10k, Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, www.yosa.orgMar 25 8:00 am Get Your Rear in Gear 5k & Kids Run, Brackenridge Park, getyourrearingear.comMar 31 9:00 am Run Wild for Brainpower 5k/8k, UIW campus, www.iaapweb.comMar 31 7:00 am IRAN Marathon Marathon, Half-Marathon, 50k, OP Schnabel Park, signmeup.comMar 31 8:30 am 4E Run/Walk 5k&10k, Brackenridge HS, rrptiming.comMar 31 8:00 am Race for Prevention 5k, Leon Valley Greenway@Valero, www.boystown.org

APRILApr 1 8:00 am Walk Run Wag 5k, Alamo Dome, www.walkrunwag.com**Apr 1 8:00 am April Fools 5k, McAllister Park, www.solersports.comApr 7 8:30 am Monthly Fun Run, McAllister Park, Al Becken Pav, Debra Acosta, 210-822-2800Apr 7 9:00 am Gladiator Charge 5k Run/Walk, Helotes, TX www.athleteguild.comApr 13 8:00 pm Friday the 13th Night Race 5k, McAllister Park, fridaythe13thnightrace.comApr 21 8:00 am Providence to Pearl 5k, Providence Catholic HS, www.active.comApr 21 8:00 am NEF 5k Run/Walk, Farris Athletic Complex, www.signmeup.comApr 21 8:00 am Lackland ISD 5k, Lackland AFB, www.athleteguild.com**Apr 21 8:00 am Fiesta Mission 10k, Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, www.active.comApr 21 7.30 am Earth Day 5k, Woodlawn Lake, www.active.com**Apr 28 6:40 pm Fiesta Fandango 2.6 Miles, parade route, www.active.com

MAYMay 5 8:30 am Monthly Fun Run, McAllister Park, Al Becken Pav, Debra Acosta, 210-822-2800May 5 9:00 am Cinco de Mayo Poder 5k/10k Lanier HS, www.iaapweb.comMay 5 8:30 am Have a Ball! 5K Run/Walk, McAllister Park, www.getmeregistered.comMay 12 8:00 am Jon's Run/Stroll 5k, Brackenridge Park, www.getmeregistered.comMay 12 Komen Race for the Cure 5k/10k, Alamodome, www.komensanantonio.orgMay 27 8:30 am American Hero 25k relay, Alamo Stadium, www.americanhero25krelay.org

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2012 Alamo Series Calendar

March 31 - Run Wild for Brainpower 5 & 8Ks, UIW

May 26 - Police Officer's & Firefighters' Memorial 5K & 10k, McAllister Park

June 9 - Flag Day BSA 5 & 11K, Bluebonnet Palace, Schertz, TX

July 4 - SARR Fourth of July 4 Miler, TBD

Aug 18 - Fleet Feet Sports Sunrise 5 & 10Ks, Alamo Heights

Sep 3 - SARR Whine Run 5 Miler, Dry Comal Creek Winery

Sep 16 – Army Dillo Wounded Warriors Project 8k & 10 Miler, Mission County Park

Oct 6 - Texas MedClinic Half Marathon, 5 & 10Ks, Leon Creek Pkwy

Oct 20 - Soler’s Sports Fall Fest 10 & 20 Miles, TBD

Nov 11 - Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon & Half

Dec 8 - Toys for Tots 5K & A.S. Awards, Bluebonnet Palace, Schertz, TX