1 Zoomersrun.com The Finish Line MARCH 2015 The Mission of Zoomers is to promote health and inspire fellowship by provid- ing quality events for our community. Visit Zoomers online at http:// www.zoomersrun.com for upcoming race information, past newsletters and other useful information IN THIS ISSUE: Is there someone you would like to see in the Spotlight? Email suggesons to [email protected]Zoomers Info Pg 2 Zoomer Donaon Pg 3 Zoomer Reading Pg 4 Race Coordinator News Pg 5 Zoomer Singlets Pg 6 2014 Race Series Winners Pg 8 Upcoming Races Pg 9 Zoomers Scholarship Program Pg 10 Treasurer’s Report Pg 11 Looking For Leaders Pg 12 Birthdays Pg 13 Caught on Camera Pg 14 Recipe Pg 15 Leaderboards Pg 16 & 17 Runner Trivia Pg. 21 Join Zoomers Pg 22- 23 Congratulaons to Mr. & Mrs. John & Sally Libona They were married on February 14, 2015 on Boca Grande in a beauful ceremony.
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The Finish Line M A R C H 2 0 1 5
The Mission of Zoomers is
to promote health and
inspire fellowship by provid-
ing quality events for our
community.
Visit Zoomers online at
http://
www.zoomersrun.com
for upcoming race
information, past
newsletters and other
useful information
IN THIS ISSUE:
Is there someone you would like to see in the Spotlight?
On February 18, Ed Gillen, Zoomers Vice President and Race Coordinator, pre-sented a check in the amount of $3,932.43 to John LeClair, Assistant Principal,
Port Charlotte Middle School.
The amount was raised from the 2014 Moe's Terrier Trot 5K road race directed by PCMS teacher and Zoomers member Krissy Varner.
Zoomers thanks Krissy for her work on the race and wish her and her family well in their new home in Oregon.
Also in the picture is Megan Guarante, named 2015 Terrier Trot 5K director tenta-tively scheduled for December 6, 2015.
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DO YOU LIKE TO READ?
BELOW ARE SOME RECOMMENDED BOOKS BY SOME OF OUR MEMBERS. IF YOU
HAVE READ SOMETHING THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE, PLEASE LET ME
KNOW.
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i n ters ec t , f rom th e i n c omp arable , be s ts e l l i n g au th or H aru ki Mu ra-
k ami .
Wh i le s i mp ly tra i n in g for New Y ork Ci ty Marath on wou ld be
en ou gh for mos t p eop le , H aru k i Mu rak ami ’s d ec i d ed to w ri te
abou t i t as w el l . Th e res u l t is a beau t i fu l memoi r abou t h is i n ter-
tw i n ed obs ess i on s w i th ru nn in g an d w ri t i n g, fu l l o f v i v i d memo-
ri es an d i ns i gh ts , i n c lu di n g th e eu rek a momen t w h en h e d eci d ed to
bec ome a w ri ter . B y tu rn s fu n n y an d s oberi n g, p lay fu l an d phi lo-
s oph i c a l , W ha t I Ta lk A b o u t W he n I Ta lk A b o u t Ru nn i ng i s r i ch
an d rev e latory , both for fan s o f th i s mas terfu l y et gu ard ed ly p ri v ate w ri ter an d for th e
exp lod i n g p opu lat i on o f ath letes who f i n d s i mi lar s at i s fac t i on in ath let ic pu rsu i t .
Running Ransom Road: Confronting the Past
One Marathon at a Time, (Houghton Mifflin
Harcourt, Oct. 9, 2012) is equal parts mem-
oir, running journey, and recovery tale. The
story took me back to old sinning grounds in
places such as Burlington, Vt., Boston, New York City,
and Moscow, Russia. There, I ran marathons, confront-
ing the bad old days in a bib number and running shoes.
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This just in….New Training Starting!!
Heart rate, effort and time based training. Come out
and see what we have to offer. We have a program for
Runners and FITNESS Walkers, whatever your needs,
we are here!!
Saturday, Gilchrist Park (small pavilion) @ 7:00 am
Monday, Harold Court, Free Parking Garage (level D)
@ 6:00 pm
Wednesday, Laishley Park @ 6:00 pm
We just finished our biggest month providing timing services at area rac-es. Most mornings had us setting up in near or complete darkness. We crossed barges to Palm Island, went over bridges to get to beautiful Boca Grande and we worked in unseasonably freezing cold temperatures at Oscar Sherer State Park. Volunteering is a great way to stay connected to running, meet other runners and club members, get a great view of the action at the fin-ish line, and share your talents while supporting Zoomers. All of your support makes our job at these races a lot easier. Thank you!
The month of March has Zoomers providing timing at the St. Patty's 8k in Venice on the 14th. If interested in volunteering, please contact me. We encourage our members to support this race and also the inaugural Chocolate Fantasia 7k Night Run on March 28 in Punta Gorda sponsored by the Foot Landing and the 1-2-3 Runners Foundation. The race will benefit the Tender Hearts Partner-ship. Early in April (4th) is the inaugural Harbour Heights Half Marathon. We al-so encourage our members to support this new race in the area.
Good luck with your running and your races in the coming months.
Race Coordinator Report - March 2015 by Ed Gillen
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February 2015 Membership Report
ZOOMERS MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETINGS
Do you want to be involved in what is happening in your club?
Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month for the Zoom-
ers Business Meeting. It is currently being held at the Charlotte
County Chamber of Commerce at 7pm.
At these meetings, we discuss what is happening in the club, what
past races were like and what races we have coming up. You will
learn how it all works behind the scenes and also be able to voice
your opinions, concerns or maybe you have an idea for something
new?
Come join us and see what it’s like.
See you on March 4, 2015!!!
New Members Single Families w/Family Members Students
1 2 6 1
Renewals Single Families Student
8 1 1
Total Single 71
Total Family Families w/ Family Members
61 125
Total Businesses
Businesses w/ Family Members
8 13
Total Students 11
January Total
Total w/ Family Members
151 289
December Total 153 288
Members +/- 2 1
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We are ready to put in the next order of Zoomers singlets. If
you would like one of your own, please contact Ed Gillen via
Be a high school senior in good academic standing, with the intention to attend an
institution of higher education.
Be a member of Zoomers and have tenured that membership for at least two years
prior to the date of his/her graduation from high school. The membership may
be as an individual or as part of a family.
Have volunteered to work in the setup, implementation, and take down of at least two
races in which Zoomers has been involved with. (Information regarding upcoming
races and volunteer opportunities can be found on the Zoomersrun.com website.)
Have (1) been a member of his/her high school track or cross country team (Varsity or
Junior Varsity) for at least one year, or (2) have registered and run in at least two
Zoomers-timed races. (High school team participation will be verified by either
the coach’s or athletic director’s name and signature on the application form.)
Complete the Zoomers Scholarship Application form.
Submit a letter of request. (Details on application)
For full details on the Zoomers Scholarship Program and
Application, go to:
www.ZoomersRun.com
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TREASURER’S REPORT FOR January 1, 2015
STATEMENT DATE: January 1, 2015– January 31,2015
OPENING BALANCE (jan 1): $ 22,926.88
TOTAL RECEIPTS: $ 2763.80
TOTAL EXPENSES: $ 2888.45
CLOSING BALANCE (jan 31): $ 22,802.23
Respectfully submitted by Sherry LaBree, Treasurer, on January 7, 2015
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ZOOMERS IS LOOKING FOR LEADERS Zoomers is looking for leaders to organize group runs throughout the year. Group runs accomplish many goals for a club or training program; they bring people togeth-er, both seasoned and newer runners. They create a social atmosphere for the group that supports a runner’s training needs, and more. Organizing and leading a group run is an important responsibility. To help ensure your group runs are well organized and safe, The RRCA has issued the following guidelines for leading a group run. The run leader or a designated individual participating in the group run should have current CPR and First Aid certifications. The run leader should map out the route(s) using a GPS or mapping tool.. Clearly outline the distance(s) for the run. The run leader should outline pace groups and recruit pace leaders. The run lead-er should also identify water stops on the route and recruit volunteers to deliver water or man water stops if none is readily available on the route. The run leader should recruit a back of the pack runner or sweeper who carries a cell phone in the case of confrontations or emergencies. The run leader or social chair should identify new members and/or guests and en-sure they have signed a waiver before the run begins. If they can’t remember whether or not they have signed a waiver, have a few extra copies available to fill out. Or have a waiver printed at the top of a page and have all runners sign the page. DO NOT let anyone run with the group if they refuse to sign a waiver or follow the rules of the group run. The run leader should provide clear instructions as to the route, the various paces for the group, the turn around point, the terrain, the hydration support (is water provid-ed or should participants bring their own?), etc. The run leader should provide the “rules of the run.” Remember you are leading the run and assuming responsibility for the group’s well being. The group should follow the “ranger rules”, which means leave no one behind for any reason. Everyone in the group should obey all traffic signs. Use sidewalks and trails for group runs as much as possible, The run leader or a designated volunteer should be the last one to leave post-run If you are interested in leading a group run for Zoomers please contact ED Gillen @ [email protected] These are just a few guidelines, for more info on group runs go to RRCA site @ http://www.rrca.org/education-advocacy/guidelines-for-leading-a-group-run/
Element: Water Symbol: The Fish Life Pursuit: To avoid feeling alone and
feel connected to others Secret Desire: To live
dreams and turn fanta-sies into realities.
Look for a Virgo during your next road race. Pretend to have a hurt leg to appeal to Virgo’s desire to do the right thing. You might feel like a fish out of water but this feeling will quickly fade as you avoid feeling alone and feel connected to your new companion. Your fantasy of having a life-long running partner will turn into a reality as you cross the fin-ish line together!
3/1 Ron Van Pelt
3/1 Brennan Robert
3/5 Buteena Pfeffer
3/5 Lisa Briggs
3/5 Tyler Briggs
3/9 Chuck Johnson
3/10 Sherry Kelly
3/11 Kenneth Varner
3/11 Melissa Mason
3/15 Craig Breder
3/16 Kent Wiley
3/16 Kim Requa
3/17 Patrick Vasquez
3/17 Melissa Andreae
3/18 Karin Jacobs
3/19 Stephanie Powers
3/21 David Rider
3/22 Ron Reid
3/22 Carol Geyer
3/23 Daniela Frank-
3/24 Peter Lear
3/27 Richard Golden
3/28 Denise Costa
Aries: March 21 – April 19
Element: Fire Symbol: Ram Life Pursuit: The thrill of the moment Secret Desire: To lead the way for others Your desire to lead the
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