THE ROADRUNNER SEPTEMBER 2019 Club Kokomo Road Runners Greg Wall has wrien up a document to assist race directors. If you have any input or ideas you would like to have added please email Greg Wall at [email protected]. GUIDELINES FOR RACE DIRECTORS Club Kokomo Roadrunners (CKRR) strives to make compeve racing a posive and safe experience for our club members and mem- bers of our running and walking community. This checklist or list of quesons were developed to assist CKRR in recommending and evaluang races for all runners and walkers of varying abilies. First me and experienced race directors may also use these guide- lines in helping them plan and direct their races. 1. What is the name of the race? 2. Who is the race director? a. Contact numbers b. E-mail address c. Should not be a parcipant to allow for beer management of the race. 3. What is the length of the race? a. 5K b. 10K c. Half Marathon/full marathon d. More than one distance? 4. It is important for the race to be safe. a. If possible, a closed course is desirable. b. Course should be well marked to avoid lost parcipants. i. Provide hard copy of course map. 1. Display large version on day of race 2. Place hard copies on registraon desk 3. Include in race packet ii. Traffic cones iii. Spray paint direconal signs c. Mile markers should be placed along course. i. Signs or markers on course ii. Volunteers at mile markers to call out mes d. Use volunteers to at crical points to guide and help keep parcipants safe. i. Confusing turns ii. Street intersecons iii. Turn around locaons e. Traffic control is highly recommended for crossing streets and highways. f. A course should be selected that has good surface condions. g. Evaluate course prior to start me to recognize potenal dangerous condions. h. The start me should fit seasonal condions. i. Early for summer ii. Later during shorter days in winter/fall i. Be aware of seasonal weather condions and have conngency plans. j. Be prepared for emergencies. Consider law enforcement/EMT involvement. i. Medical emergency ii. Traffic accident iii. Violent confrontaon 5. Trail races should include special consideraons. a. Trail should be adequately marked.
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THE ROADRUNNER SEPTEMBER 2019
Club Kokomo Road Runners
Greg Wall has written up a document to assist race directors. If you have any input or ideas you would like to have added please
Club Kokomo Roadrunners (CKRR) strives to make competitive racing a positive and safe experience for our club members and mem-
bers of our running and walking community. This checklist or list of questions were developed to assist CKRR in recommending and
evaluating races for all runners and walkers of varying abilities. First time and experienced race directors may also use these guide-
lines in helping them plan and direct their races.
1. What is the name of the race?
2. Who is the race director?
a. Contact numbers
b. E-mail address
c. Should not be a participant to allow for better management of the race.
3. What is the length of the race?
a. 5K
b. 10K
c. Half Marathon/full marathon
d. More than one distance?
4. It is important for the race to be safe.
a. If possible, a closed course is desirable.
b. Course should be well marked to avoid lost participants.
i. Provide hard copy of course map.
1. Display large version on day of race
2. Place hard copies on registration desk
3. Include in race packet
ii. Traffic cones
iii. Spray paint directional signs
c. Mile markers should be placed along course.
i. Signs or markers on course
ii. Volunteers at mile markers to call out times
d. Use volunteers to at critical points to guide and help keep participants safe.
i. Confusing turns
ii. Street intersections
iii. Turn around locations
e. Traffic control is highly recommended for crossing streets and highways.
f. A course should be selected that has good surface conditions.
g. Evaluate course prior to start time to recognize potential dangerous conditions.
h. The start time should fit seasonal conditions.
i. Early for summer
ii. Later during shorter days in winter/fall
i. Be aware of seasonal weather conditions and have contingency plans.
j. Be prepared for emergencies. Consider law enforcement/EMT involvement.
i. Medical emergency
ii. Traffic accident
iii. Violent confrontation
5. Trail races should include special considerations.
a. Trail should be adequately marked.
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b. Are roots or rocks marked?
c. Has debris been cleared?
6. If the race is timed, use appropriate equipment to assure accurate times.
a. Timing chips
b. Timing clocks
7. Does the race accommodate runners and walkers?
a. Visibly different bibs to distinguish runners from walkers.
i. Contrasting colors
ii. Distinct number range
iii. Mark bibs with large W for walkers
b. Award categories for both runners and walkers.
c. Pre-race reminder for walkers to only walk.
d. Can runners and walkers start at staggered times?
8. Convenient race registration.
a. Paper registration
b. On-line registration
c. Day of race registration
9. Affordable entry fees
a. Are there early entry fee discounts?
b. Do CKRR members receive discounts?
10. What cause is supported by the race?
a. Where do the entry fees go?
b. Brochures, pamphlets, etc.
c. Are there representatives of the cause available to provide information?
11. Is SWAG offered?
a. Shirts or other clothing?
b. Pens, pencils, etc.
12. Are there adequate restroom facilities?
a. Do they accommodate both men and women?
b. Permanent or Port-a-pots?
13. Are there water stops?
14. Is the race within a reasonable distance for most CKRR members?
15. Are there awards for completing the race?
a. What is the distribution of the awards?
i. Age group awards
ii. All participant medals
b. Are there similar awards for both runners and walkers?
c. Are there trophies?
i. Are male and female appropriate trophies?
ii. Are walker and runner trophies distinguishable?
16. Is there adequate parking?
17. Are there any amenities after the race?
a. Drinks
b. Fruit
c. Cookies
d. Meal
18. Ongoing evaluation
a. Is participation increasing or declining from previous years?
b. Are race issues (timing errors, place errors, etc.) quickly resolved?
c. Has safety declined?
d. Is race director or sponsor cooperative in improving race conditions?
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Member Profile
Name: Anita Dillman
How long have you been running/walking? I started racing when I was 60, First race was the Bee Bumble, September 2006 What made you start running/walking? I wanted to [lose] weight and get healthy. Best athletic accomplishment and why? 8 Tuff Miles race in St. John USVI, 6 miles straight up and two miles down. Without a doubt the toughest challenge I have endured. If you like to race, what is your favorite race distance? Why? 5k I think because weather and conditions can challenge you to change things up a bit. Favorite local running route? My house to Logansport, about 7 miles. With my good friend Sherry Kestle Favorite club race? Why? Saints on the Run, the organization, course (beautiful), and the challenges of the terrain changes. Heather We-ber and her team do a fantastic job with this race. Favorite non-club race? Why? Howl at the Moon, Danville, Illinois. I like it for the self-discipline it takes for training and the personal challenge it presents. Did this 3 times, two times with 26.32 miles and one time at 19.74 miles. Favorite post run/walk treat? COOKIES!!!! What is your favorite piece of running/walking gear? Head visor and my Garmin. Favorite running/walking related book or movie? My inspiration is the video about Kory Kennedy and his running journey. He is a magnificent guy and a motivator and inspiration to us all. Do you have a running/walking superstition? No not really.
If you could run/walk with anyone, who would it be? Sherry Kestle. Why did you join CKRR? I joined the CKRR to challenge myself against others, little did I know at the time how many wonderful people are involved and would become my friend. I am truly blessed. Anything else you'd like the CKRR members to know about you? Jeff Saylor was my original opportunity person, he said to me after a class at the Cass County that he taught, that he knew I was trying to get healthy and he would pay for me and a friend to do the Bee Bumble 5k in Burnettsville, In. in 2006. I did it and never looked back.....thank you so much Jeff for putting this challenge to me and creating a monster! Each year I try to pick something new to do or as a challenge. One year did over 26,562 miles. One year with my friends Sherry Kestle and Debbie Berkshire, we did the 5k and the half marathon in the Smokey Moun-tains. One year we did 4 -1/2 marathons, 1-ultra mara-thon, 2-10k, and 18-5k's. This year was the 8 Tuff Miles in the Virgin Islands which was without a doubt the tough-est thing I have ever done. Again I want to say how blessed I am to be healthy enough to do this at 73 years old, but the biggest perk is ALL the wonderful people I have met and call my friends.
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Tentative 2020 Club Points Schedule
Date Day Event Race Director
2/1 Sat Groundhog 7mile– Zionsville
3/21 Sat Norris– Amboy 5K 9am John Norris
3/28 Sat Sam Costa 1/4 Marathon Carmel
4/4 Sat CK Ultimate 5M & 10M Logansport Vern Keller
5/2 Sat Indy Mini Marathon 5K
5/9 Sat Norris Kokomo 5K 8:30a John Norris
5/16 Sat MCF Prison Breakout 5K Bunkerhill Cathy Stover
6/4 Thur Coyote Kids # 1 Kokomo Ray & Robin Tetrault
6/6 Sat Gene Parks 5K Russiaville (only if start time is 8am)
6/11 Thur Coyote Kids # 2 Kokomo Ray & Robin Tetrault
6/13 Sat Norris– Greentown 5K 8am John Norris
6/18 Thur Coyote Kids #3 Kokomo Ray & Robin Tetrault
6/20 Sat Flora Hog Jog 2M and 10K
6/25 Thur Coyote Kids #4 Kokomo Ray & Robin Tetrault
6/27 Sat Be Fierce 5k (Women only) Tiffany Massey
7/4 Sat CK Haynes Apperson 5K/Walton Independence 5K (Drop?) Looking for committee
7/4 Sat CK Haynes Apperson Kids Track Meet Jordan Ousley
7/9 Thur Coyote Kids #5 Ray & Robin Tetrault
7/11 Sat Race for Grace 4k Logansport 8am
7/16 Thur Coyote Kids #6 Ray & Robin Tetrault
7/18 Sat Panther Prowl 5K Russiaville 8am Gary Jewell
7/23 Thur Coyote Kids Awards Night Ray & Robin Tetrault
8/1 Sat Norris– Converse 5K 8am John Norris
8/8 Sat Forget Me Not 5K 8am Kokomo
8/15 Sat Runnin’ the Shores 5K & 10K? Kokomo Todd Moser
9/5 Sat Steps to Recovery 5K 8am Kokomo
9/7 Mon Blueberry Stomp 5K & 15K Plymouth
9/12 Sat Saints on the Run 5K Heather Weber
9/19 Sat Fueled by Fire Amboy Fire Dept 5K 8am
9/26 Sat Bee Bumble 5K & 10K Burnettsville 8am
10/3 Sat Cole Porter 5k & 15K Peru Jim Yates
10/10 Sat Red Gold Run to Crush Hunger 5K & 10K Elwood
10/17 Sat CK Charity Run Jeannie Townsend
10/24 Sat Peru Chili Chase 5K & 10K
11/1 Sun Run the Mounds, 5M, 5K Anderson
11/26 Thur CK Cares 5K Kokomo Ray & Robin Tetrault
12/31 Thur CK New Year’s Eve 5K 2pm Ashley Shanks
Points of Interest:
Run a non-club race lately? Don’t forget to share so everyone can see the cool races you’ve done! Send all info and
pics to: [email protected]. REMINDER: to receive club points the info must be turned in within 14 days of com-
pleting the race.
Bethany Kirkwood completed the Parlor City Trot Half Marathon on 8/31/19. She finished in a
time of 2:002:20. Awesome job Bethany!!
Anna Rangel and Phil Rozzi did the Howl at the Moon 8 Hour Ultra on August 11, 2019 in Dan-
ville, In. Both Anna and Phil completed 33 miles each.
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CK HAYNES APPERSON
RACE COMMITTEE CALL OUT
Mike Anderson has resigned as race director of the Haynes Apperson. The club is looking for people who are
interested in forming a committee to run the event. Contact Dani McQuaide @ [email protected] if you
are interested in helping organize the Haynes Apperson. If no one volunteers to help we will discontinue the
race!
Monday September 2 Blueberry Stomp 5K/ 15K 9am Centennial Park, Plymouth, In $25 advance, $30 late [email protected] Saturday September 7 Steps to Recovery 5K Run/ Walk 8am Gilead House, 406 E Sycamore St. Kokomo $30 early then $35 after 8/12 Saturday September 14 Saints on the Run 5K Run/ Walk 8am St. Joan of Arc, 3155 Co Rd S 200 W. Kokomo Advance: $20 adult, $15 youth, Late: $25 adult, $20 youth, $55 Family rate (living in same household) Heather Weber, RD Saturday September 21 Fueled by Fire, Amboy VFD 5K Run/ Walk 9am 216 N Main Street, Amboy, In 46911 $30 https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Amboy/FueledbyFire5K Saturday September 28 Bee Bumble 5K/ 10K 8am Burnettsville, In $20 early registration/ $30 race day registration Don Hurd, RD Saturday October 5 Cole Porter 5K/ 15K 9am Riverview Event Center on Canal Street. (the old Homers Bowling Alley). 421 W. Canal St., Peru, IN Jim Yates and Mike
Saturday October 12 Red Gold Run to Crush Hunger 10 K 9:30 am / 5K 9:45am St. Joseph Center 1306 South A Street, Elwood, In 10K advanced: $40, late: $45/ 5K advanced: $30, $35 late Also have Group Rates– “Club Kokomo Road Runners” http://www.redgold5krun.com Saturday October 19 CK Charity Run 5K— V 9am McKinley School, 1217 W Carter St. Kokomo Free Will Donation Jeannie Townsend, RD Saturday October 26 Chili Chase 5K Run/ Walk & 10K Run 10am EastPointe Bible Church, 1540 E. Paw Paw Pike, Peru, In With shirt: $25 advance, $30 late, Without shirt: $15 advance, $20 late [email protected] Sunday November 3 Run the Mounds 2pm 4306 Mounds Road, Anderson, In 46017 $20 advance, Students $5 http://www.andersonroadrunners.org/ Thursday November 28—V CK Cares 5K Run/ Walk 8am Rogers Pavilion Highland Park, Kokomo $10 Ray & Robin Tetrault; Mark Shorter, RD Tuesday December 31 CK NY Eve 5K Run/ Walk— V 2pm Rogers Pavilion, Highland Park, Kokomo $5 member/ $8 non-members Ashley Shanks, RD
2019 CKRR Race Schedule
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V—volunteer opportunities for club members. Changes in Red
CLUB MEETING
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 @ 6 P.M. @ CROSS AMERICA N REED ROAD., KOKOMO, (ACROSS FROM GFS & MENARDS)
SOCIAL HOUR @ 5P.M. SOFT DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED
CKRR Fun Run in the Park Every Wednesday
Free to all!!
Run any distance you want!!
Highland Park @ 5:30PM
Registration located at concession stand
Check Club Kokomo Roadrunners Facebook page for announcements.
On August 12, 2019 the meeting was called to order at 6pm by Vice-President Vern Keller 1. Prayer by Carol Savage 2. Sue Keller made a motion to suspend the reading of the minutes. Carol Savage 2nd the motion. Motion carried. 3. Sue Keller made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction of adding and E to the end of Su Keller. David Bruce 2nd the Motion. Motion carried. 4. Treasurer’s report given by Mark Shorter 5. Old Business a. The Be Fierce 5K was able to donate $1,915.01 to the FSA Domestic Violence Shelter. b. The Club is looking for members to form a committee to be in charge of next years Haynes Apperson race. c. The Club bench cannot be put where we originally wanted because that is where the city installed the bike rental. Mark Shorter decided to move it to
Jackson Morrow beside the water fountain. Mark will update the club on the installation date. d. Greg Wall handed out Suggestions for Race Directors. Anyone with input please contact Greg Wall. e. Club discount code for Red Gold Run To Crush Hunger is: 6. New Business a. Discussed letter from Gilead House releasing the club from any previous obligation to supply the Steps to Recovery race with timing equipment. b. Vern Keller made a motion for the Fueled By Fire race be allowed to use equipment for their race. Sue Keller 2nd the motion. Motion carried. c. Mark Shorter said that the Kokomo YMCA will be having a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, which is the same time as our CK Cares race that bene-
fits We Care. d. Mark handed out tentative 2020 Club Points schedules. 6. Meeting Adjourned. Those present were: .Mark Shorter, Carol and Bruce Savage, David and Simone Bruce, Tiffany Massey, Vern and Sue Keller, Jenny Tudor, Diana Brown, Stan Shuey, Mary Miller, Jan and Greg Wall, Anita Dillman, John Wiles, and Sherry Kestle
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