Foot Prints Issue No. 78 Panhandle Runners & Triathlete’s Club November 21, 2019

Trans-American runner achieves Britain’s Highest Honor

Jamie McDonald, avid runner and fund- raiser, ran through Panama City on his route from Washington State, along the southern coastal perimeter, up the eastern seaboard and finishing in northern Maine. Rebecca Debell and Joe Edgecombe had the enjoyment of his company while running through Panama City. He had news coverage on TV and the local News Herald, talking about his fund raising for sick children. Jamie just receive Britain’s highest honor called the Pride of Britain. This was for being the top charity fundraiser in England. He received a “red carpet” fandango rivaling any Hollywood award show. He was joined by his father who ran the last couple weeks with him. Jamie’s goal was to run at least a marathon per day. He ran approximately 7,000 miles on his journey!

Volunteers Needed . Volunteers are needed for a run on November 30th. Beach Home for the Holiday 5K at Frank Brown Park. I could use a few people for about 3 hours. If you are able, please call Joe @ 850-774-0018. Let me know if you can help! Thanks!!

Running the Athens Authentic Marathon

I am attempting to run 50 marathons in 50 states by 50 years of age. I'm halfway there! I took a slight detour from this goal to help my friend celebrate her 40th birthday by running the Athens Authentic Marathon in Greece, which begins in the town of Marathon and ends at the historic Panathenaic Stadium in Athens. Completely unexpected, I got chocked up and teary eyes when after 5 hours, 42 minutes and 54 seconds, I arrived at the Stadium. I didn't realize how emotional I was going to get. There was so much history in this place. This was my first international race, and it did not disappoint! This was not an easy race; the hills were not very steep but they were long! The marathon was well organized and the locals were amazing and supportive. There were cheers all the way through, "Bravo! Bravo!" The best part of the marathon was that I got to spend it with amazing friends. There were a total of 7 runners, and two more attended as moral support. Now, back to goal at hand. Next state: Arizona, to be run on my daughters birthday. Picture on page 5.

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PR&T Meeting Notice! The Panhandle Runners will be meeting this Thursday! The meeting will be at the Trinity Lutheran Church Annex on the corner of 10th St. and Balboa Ave, November 21st at 6 p.m. We will have some new items to discuss that will hopefully help grow our club. Mark you calendars! See you Thursday. Snacks will be provided. Be sure to invite your friends. We will be having a slide show on the Grand Circle Trailfest. See you then!

November Birthdays!

Betsy Moore 11/17 Kelly Kirvin 11/26

Race Results

Tunnel Hill 50 Mile Trail Run, Tunnel Hill, Illinois. November 9, 2019

Sue Cottrill 50 Miles 10:34:14 Athen’s Greece Marathon, Athens, Greece November 9, 2019

Alejandra Alvarado Stump Jump, Chattanooga, TN October 12, 2019

Sue Cottrill DNF This was a very tough course and they did not Andy Tatem DNF make the time cutoff’s. Very tight timeline! Lisa Tatem DNF Patriot 5K/10K Run, Panama City Beach, FL November 11, 2019

Kim Allen 10K 51:53 Masters Florence Diaz 10K 1:02:00 Grandmasters Hillary Pontoni 10K 57:40 1st 25-29 Denise Martin 10K 1:05:37 1st 50-54 Jimmy Cotton 5K 26:45 1st 50-54 Kevin Carlen 5K 31:31 2nd 40-44 Rhonda Cotton 5K 32:14 1st 45-49 John Flaherty 5K 38:03 1st 65-69 Daniel DeBell 5K 1:04:11 2nd 55-59 Soldier ½ Marathon, Ft. Benning, GA November 16, 2019 Florence Diaz 2:15:04 2nd age group Kelly Kirvin 2:51:27

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Panhandle Runners & Triathlete’s Club Membership Form

P.O. Box 381 Panama City, FL 32402

$20.00 Annual rate for family or individual memberships. Return this form with fee to: Memberships run from Jan. 01 through Dec. 31. Panhandle Runners & Triathletes Club Prorated Membership Amounts: PO Box 381

• Jan  –  Mar  =  $20                                    Panama  City,  FL  32402  • Apr  –  Jun  =  $15  • Jul  –  Sep  =  $10  • Oct  –  Dec  =  $25  (includes  the  next  year)  

Name ________________________________________ Sex ________ Birthday __________________ Street ________________________________________ Home Phone ___________________________ City __________________________________________ Work Phone ____________________________ State _________________ Zip ___________________ Cell Phone _____________________________ Occupation ____________________________ Email _______________________________________ Additional family members joining:

Name   Age   Sex   DOB                                          

Are you currently a runner or triathlete? ___________________________________________________

How long have you been involved? _______________________________________________________

What are your fitness goals? ______________________________________________________________

How can the club help to serve you? ______________________________________________________

Are you willing to serve the club? _________________________________________________________

Are you interested in helping at club events and activities? __________________________________

CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION WAIVER, RELEASE, AND IDEMNITY AGREEMENT I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter and run in club activities unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run/event. I assume all risks associated with running and/or participating in events and volunteering to work in club races including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, the conditions of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. 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 Road Runners Club of America and the Panhandle Runners and Triathletes club and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in these activities even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the person named in this waiver.

_______________________________________________________ ________________________ Signature Date

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Fun/Run photos!

Conservation Park Trail runners November 16, 2019

Hathaway Bridge runners 11/16! What do you do when you leave the running group you are with? Leave a text!

Alejandra with her marathon group in Athens, Greece! What an epic adventure!

Wednesday Lake Caroline repeats!

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Upcoming Neighboring Races Nov 2 Dothan, AL. Angela Marie DiLillo 5K Fun Run. 8am. Westgate Trail. Kiwanis Park. Chris Paulson 334-618-6706. Nov 28 Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee Turkey Trot, 8:00 a.m. (1 Mile); 8:30 a.m. (5K, 10K, 15K), Southwood. Registration at https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Tallahassee/tallyturkeytrot Nov 30 Panama City Beach, FL Home for the Holidays 5K Run/Walk, 8 a.m. at Frank Brown Park, for information: Joe joeruns@yahoo.com Dec 7 Panama City Bch, FL. Panama City Beach 1/2 Marathon/5K. 1/2M-7am; 5K-8:30am. Pier Park. No race day registration. www.pcbmarathon.com. Dec 7 Tallahassee, FL. GWTC 10Mile/5Mile Challenge. 8am ET. $17 by 12/5/$22 RD. Lisa Johnson at 10milechallenge@gmail.com or www.gulfwinds.org.

Dec 14 Tallahassee, FL. Ultra Distance Classic 50K/50 Mile. 7am ET. Wakulla Springs State Park. No RD reg. Gary Griffin at runlong@nettally.com or www.gulfwinds.org.

Dec 14 Dothan, AL. Red Nose Run 1/2 Marathon/5K. (Formerly the SACF 1/2 marathon). 8am. Flowers Hospital. New course this year. 334-264-6223 or www.rednoserunitsyourrace.com. ** 2020 DRC GRAND PRIX RACE **

Dec 28 Dothan, AL. Last Gasp 5K Trail Run . 9am. Westgate Park Trail. $15. Registration starts at 8am at the Westgate Tennis Center. Larry Dykes 334-792-6021. Click Here for complete information. *** 2020 DRC GRAND PRIX RACE ***

Dec 31 Panama City Beach, FL New Year’s Eve Ball Drop 5K Run/Walk Frank Brown Park. For information: Joe joeruns@yahoo.com

Jan 11 Tallahassee, FL. Bowlegs 5K Run for Scholarship. 9am ET. Larry Guinipero 850-878-5569.

Jan 11 Pensacola Bch, FL. Pensacola Beach Run 5K/10K/Half Marathon. 1/2M-7:30am; 10K/5K-8am. No RD registration. Eric Miller 8322-444-7529 or www.pensacolarunners.com.

Jan 12 Mobile, AL. Service First Bank Mobile Marathon/1/2 Marathon. 7:30am. Info: Marty O'Malley 251-438-2094 or www.mobilemarathon.org.

Jan 18 Tallahassee, FL. GWTC 30K/15K. 8am ET. 850-591-0081 or jackiemcdaniel1@gmail.com.

Jan 25 Dothan, AL. Raider Run 5K/1Mile. 9am. Starts at Houston Academy. www.houstonacademy.com. *** DRC GRAND PRIX RACE *** (DRC eqpt.)

Feb 8 Destin, FL. Valentine 8K "Kiss 'Em To The Finish". 9am. The Track Recreation Center. Steve Cookman 850-585-0980 or scookman@cox.net or www.nwftc.com.

Feb 8 Tallahassee, FL. Run For Cookies 5K. 8:30am ET. Info: Jeanne O'Kon at okonj@tcc.fl.edu.

Feb 22 Panama City Beach, FL Mardi Gras 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Family Fun Run. 8 a.m., Frank Brown Park. Costume contests, registration on RunSignUp.com, Info: Joe 850-774-0018, joeruns@yahoo.com Come kick off Mardi Gras festivities at Pier Park after the run!

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What was you childhood ambition? What is your current occupation? If money were no object, what profession would you choose? Favorite running memory: Indulgence: Non-running hobbies: How and when did you get interested in running: Best place to run near Panama City: What is your perfect day? What is your biggest challenge? Bonus Question: What is it about you that no one would or could guess? Thanks. This will be fun!

Member Profile in time form I am trying to get members to know each other a bit. A little more than “what was your time” type of information. I will include some of these in the newsletter. Please fill out, copy and paste or whatever is the easiest to get to me. Email it to: joeruns@yahoo.com Tell us a little about yourself! Thanks!

Current Club Officers and Contact Numbers Presidents: Jow Edgecombe, joeruns@yahoo.com, 850-774-0018 Vice-President: Angie Klopf, byrflygrlang@yahoo.com, 607-481-5362 Secretary: Treasurer: Marty Kirkland, makruns@yahoo.com, 850-814-6102 Equipment Mgr: Andy Weckherlin, weckham@bay.k12.fl.us. 850-769-1828 Webmaster: Alejandra Alvarado (assisting us) please be patient!

Fund Raising/Race Organizing

The Panhandle Runners & Triathletes Club will lease race equipment, coolers, tables, finish line clock and timers to individuals wishing put on a fund raiser/run/walk. The equipment rents for $150 with a refundable $200 security deposit. There is a lease agreement that can be downloaded off the club’s website: www.panhandlerunners.com . The lease will itemize what equipment is needed, date of pick up and the date of return. The person leasing the equipment will need to get with Andy Weckherlin, Equipment Manager, 2 weeks prior to the event date to determine when pick up will happen and delivery is expected. The equipment fee does not include people to help put on the event. Club members in good standing (members for 6 months) or that have assisted with races will be able to lease the equipment for $75 with the same $200 refundable security deposit.

If there are any questions concerning the equipment or putting on an event, you may contact one of the officers for additional information. __________________________________________________________________

Request to Local Race Directors: We are starting to have many races in the area. I have a personal request…Please check the race schedule and see if any races are scheduled for Panama City or Panama City Beach. 2-3 races in a small town on the same day gives runners options but do nothing to help you reach your fund raising goals. It actually hurts some of the races. These things still will happen but please just check and if possible, find a date that will help optimize your fundraising goals! When renting the equipment, you must contact the equipment manager to arrange the pickup and delivery 2 weeks prior to your date. It is imperative that those renting the equipment must have a vehicle with a 2” ball, lights and insurance! Thanks!