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Foot Prints—April 2006

Spring 2006, Volume 11, Number 2

Foot Prints The Quarterly Newsletter of IndyRunners

Indeed… for Indy Runners, we couldn’t be off to a better spring. We had a successful Sam Costa Half Marathon and inaugural Quarter Marathon on March 20th (special thanks to Terry Townsend… see his wrap-up article on Page #8), and our mini-training program has endured in spite of inclement weather and Butler basketball games. Now, the Indianapolis Mini-Marathon is right around the corner on May 6th, to be preceded by the historic Indy Runners Pasta Dinner on Thursday, May 4th at TGI Fridays. There is still time to make a reservation and dinner is only $13.00 per person. Timing is ideal, as you can visit packet pick-up and then join us for dinner that evening. Even better, we will have a lot of new activities, including some great door prizes. Contact Todd Oliver at [email protected] for more information. The spring of 2006 has also been very productive for Indy Runners in other ways, as well. We recently obtained sponsorship of the club by Pearl Izumi clothing (see the related article on Page #1). One of the benefits this relationship brings to the club is special events at local retailers throughout the year, where special incentives on Pearl Izumi clothing will be available exclusively to Indy Runners members. The first event will take place on Thursday, April 20th at Gray Goat Sports on the south side of Indy (5439 S. East Street or US Highway 31 South). At 6:00 p.m., you can choose either a 3-mile or 5-mile group run, and refreshments will be available afterwards.

Additional special events at other local retailers will be scheduled soon, so stay tuned to future editions of Foot Prints. Indy Runners is also very proud to announce the establishment of strategic partnerships with Athletic Annex, Runner’s Forum, and Gray Goat Sports. These special relationships formalize these retailers’ commitment to the future of our club, as well as Indy Runners commitment to supporting local, independent retailers. Specifically, these strategic partners support the club financially, with product, and with their leadership expertise. Each strategic partner receives a member-at-large position on the Indy Runners board, to further assist our growth in 2007 and beyond.

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Spring Brings New Possibilities to Indy Runners – Why Not Get Involved?

What’s Inside:

President’s Page 1

Introducing: Pearl Izumi 3

Walkers Section: Trekking 4

High Tech? 5

New Members & Weekly Club Runs 6

Member Profile: Carter Wolf 7

Race Round-up: Sam Costa 8

Pre-Mini Pasta Party Reservation Form 9

Race Round-up: Groundhog 7 10

Indy Runners in the Community 12

Supporters and Club Information 12-13

10 Last Minute Mini Tips 11

Event Calendar 14-15

Race Profile: Zionsville Anti-Mini 5


Indy Runners and Indy Walkers Board MembersBoard MembersBoard Members

Foot Prints Newsletter Editor—Alexandra Yeung

This Edition’s Contributors: Matt Ebersole

Marsha Gascho Budd Glassberg

Matt Morris Mike Niederpruem Janelle Renschler Terry Townsend

Carter Wolf Jeremy Zieseniss

Foot Prints is a quarterly publication of Indy Runners and is one of many membership benefits. Foot Prints is mailed to the primary address for each membership via third class mail and are not forwarded. Address corrections should be mailed to:

Indy Runners P. O. Box 30617

Indianapolis, IN 46230-0617

Opinions expressed are those of the individual authors and not necessarily those of RRCA or USATF of which Indy Runners is a member.

Submitting material to the newsletter is open to all members. Articles, letters, or any related information may be submitted by e-mail to: [email protected].

Photos, original artwork, and advertising are always welcome.

The editor reserves the right to edit or decline submissions due to lack of space or inappropriate content. The schedule for submittals for the next newsletter is:

Deadline Issue

June 15, 2006 July 2006

A Place For Every Pace Indy Runners is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit member association that promotes personal fitness and health through running and walking activities including training programs, races, track workouts, fun runs and walks, and other social events. Membership is open to everyone, regardless of ability or age. Contents in this publication do not necessarily express the opinions of the Board of Indy Runners. Indy Runners and its members belong to RRCA and USATF.

Officers

PRESIDENT—Mike Niederpruem (317) 637-9200 x123

[email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT—Todd Oliver (317) 407-8489

[email protected]

TREASURER—Brian Cake (317) 876-7253

[email protected]

SECRETARY—Alexandra Yeung [email protected]

(317) 457-3276

Appointed Positions INDY WALKERS—Marcia Gascho

(317) 842-1164 [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP—Jeremy Zieseniss (317) 858-0425

[email protected]

MINI TRAINING PROGRAM—Kent Miller (317) 255-2761

[email protected]

MERCHANDISE—Janelle Renschler [email protected]

NEWSLETTER / e-NEWSLETTER—Alexandra Yeung [email protected]

RACE DIRECTOR—Janelle Renschler [email protected]

RACE DIRECTOR—Terry Townsend (317) 259-0708

[email protected]

SOCIAL—Norm Simard (317) 410-1222

[email protected]

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR—Vacant [email protected]

WEBMASTER—Jeremy Zieseniss (317) 858-0425

[email protected]

LEGAL COUNSEL—Will Huiras [email protected]


Pearl Izumi – Who and What

other sport categories. These categories now successfully include cross-country skiing, triathlon, duathlon, running and other outdoor sport activities. Additionally, Pearl Izumi has adopted a firm stance which incorporates both financial sponsorship of worthy organizations and support of advocacy groups. Some of the groups we support include:

• Bikes Belong; The largest national lobbying group dedicated to cycling participation and safety. This group continues to lobby our lawmakers in Congress to adopt cycling and pedestrian friendly laws.

• International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA)

• Outdoor Industry Association advocacy group • The Conservation Alliance

Pearl Izumi supports many excellent causes too such as:

• Partner with the Outdoor Industry Association with assistance in disaster relief with programs in Florida and Asia.

• American Cancer society. • FDNY Cross Country Fire Fighters; a tour to

benefit the FDNY Widows of 9/11 • Colorado Wind Project—Pearl Izumi purchases

a portion of its energy from wind power generators

• Ski for Light – An organization which supports blind skiers

More than 50 years ago in Tokyo, a father produced Japan's first bicycle racing apparel for his son, a promising bike racer. Today, Pearl Izumi has evolved into the world's foremost line of technical-

performing and quality manufactured sports apparel. The name Pearl Izumi is derived from the gem "pearl" and an area of Japan known for its clear water "Izumi." Literally translated, our name means, "fountain of pearls." The line has been distributed in the United States since 1981. Pearl Izumi sponsored the US National Cycling Team (winning nine gold medals in the 1984 Olympic Games) and several major trade teams during the mid-eighties. Through these associations and the actual performance of Pearl Izumi products, the line enjoys an almost cult-type following. In 1989, the company acquired the license for the US market. This allowed product to be developed outside of Japan, combining the best of East and West performance apparel technology. With the help of an excellent in-house staff and 40+ person outside sales force, the company has developed Pearl Izumi into one of the most well respected brands in the United States. The focus of the Pearl Izumi line remains dedicated to meeting the needs of the serious sport enthusiast. The company's long-term plan for the Pearl Izumi brand has been to strengthen its position in cycling and apply the same formula for quality, innovation and technical performance into


Trek, (tr k) v. To make one’s way arduously. (Merriam Webster Online dictionary.)

Have you been on a Trek lately? I’ve been on a few, usually involving steep climbs. We spent hours trekking up a mountain in Korea last summer. It was a long arduous hike, especially since we were unprepared mentally and physically for the steep and rugged terrain. I’m amazed I survived the experience! Some people enjoy the challenge of long treks through the wilderness, up mountains, across deserts, etc. They may be on foot, on horseback, in a canoe, or on a bicycle. They through-hike the Appalachian trail, canoe down the Mississippi,, climb Mt. McKinley, bike around New Zealand, or run across America. Sometimes doing the Mini Marathon seems like a trek, especially if it’s a hot day! Having the right equipment, clothing and training is essential for a long trek. If you are planning to trek through the stars, a starship with warp capability and photon torpedoes will help you go boldly. Trekking can be very tiring, especially if you have to carry everything on your back. My husband and I took a day hike in the Grand Canyon and were extremely tired just carrying a supply of water and food with us. (Water is heavy!) It felt like the pack was throwing off my balance too. Not a comforting thought when looking at sheer drop-offs thousands of feet down. If you’re going to be gone for days, you have to carry even more stuff, like clothes, tents, sleeping bags, etc. I’ve always wanted to take an overnight backpacking trip but dreaded the thought of carrying the heavy pack for days. Here’s a novel idea for trekking – take a llama! Why a llama? The people of the Andes have

used them as pack animals for centuries. They can carry up to 100 pounds and are very sure footed on trails. They will carry that heavy pack of yours so you can enjoy your hike. They are browsers and do well eating natural forage along the way. Their hooves do little damage to the natural ecology. They are easy to lead, quiet, and gentle. They train easily and socialize well with humans. Some llama trek groups allow children 60 pounds or less to ride on the llamas. Years ago, my husband and I stayed at a motel in Bluff,

Utah, which hired out llamas for hikes. You could take them on day trips or overnight. Look on the internet and you will see dozens of llama trekking trips and companies in just about every state and in many foreign countries. Even the English have discovered llamas. They are especially popular for mountain hikes as llamas do well in high altitudes. In Peru, llama treks are offered to ancient mountain ruins like Machu Picchu. You can have an elegant picnic

complete with champagne, a children’s birthday party trek or a corporate team-building llama trip. For overnight trips, accommodations will vary. You might camp, stay in a quaint inn, a bed and breakfast, or a well-appointed hotel with all amenities. As every school child knows, one of the most famous treks undertaken by Americans was the Lewis and Clark expedition. They walked, rode horses and took boats to the Pacific Ocean and back. They traveled thousands of miles and spent many months traveling through areas that no white man had ever seen before. It was dangerous, exhausting and exciting. The next time you need a little adventure in your life, consider a trek!

Trekking By Marcia Gascho

THE WALKER’S PAGE


Several years ago I wrote a column for the Religious Society of Friends magazine, Quaker Life, about running being the most Friend-like sport. The point was all I ever needed to head out the door for a run was a decent pair of shoes. No fancy, “worldly” apparatus.

Often, in my early days of running, I’d glance at the wall clock before taking off and look at where its hands were positioned upon returning, just to get an idea of how long I’d been gallivanting about. Later on my gear got more sophisticated as I’d wear an old Mr. Peanut watch purchased about the time Richard Nixon started his second term, costing me a couple of plastic Planter’s can lids and $5.95.

The cheap, imitation leather strap finally rotted through from all the sweat. So, I resorted back to the wall clock.

Somewhere along the road a more experienced runner told me I needed something called a chronograph to time my “training” runs. I didn’t know what he thought I was training for, but twenty-some bucks later I had a sleek, black digital time piece and sat down for what seemed like hours to try to figure out how just to start and reset the stopwatch. I gave up on adjusting the date but did manage to turn off the piercing beep that in meetings signaled the top of the hour and elicited malevolent stares from colleagues.

Ever since Mr. Peanut’s demise, I have bought the same, basic Casio watch. An enhancement of my engineering skills, thanks to my Purdue spouse, has enabled me to set the alarm and to change the time zone when traveling out of Indiana.

My brother-in-law Tom is one of those all-things-natural, crystal-collecting, aromatherapy triathletes who, at a recent family gathering at his house, showed off his Global Positioning System (GPS) watch that monitors your heart rate and blood pressure, calculates your current and average pace, records a million splits, tracks your total distance run, and tells you where you are if you get lost. And it can be patched into his computer to dump all of the information into his training database.

“You ought to get one of these – since you run so much,” said Tom, while mixing crushed bee pollen into runny, soy-based something or other.

“Why?” I queried. “It could really help your training,” he

asserted. (Continued on page 9)

THE ZIONSVILLE ANTI-MINI MARATHON By Budd Glassberg

From June 21-25, Indianapolis will host the 2006 AT&T USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships and the USA Junior Champion-ships. The nation’s top track and field athletes will come together at the IU Michael A. Carroll Track and Soccer Stadium on the campus of IUPUI, to compete for the title

of National Champion. Watch Olympic athletes and previous National Champions compete here in Indianapolis. All-session, 5-day, tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $99 for Champions Club, $80 for Gold, and $60 for Silver. All ticket packages do come with a free event parking pass. Don’t let this event pass you by! Order online at www.indianasportscorp.com or by phone (317) 237-5000. This event is co-hosted by the Indiana Sports Corporation and IUPUI.

High Tech? By Matt Morris, Past President (1991-1992), Indy Runners

RACE PROFILE

Did you get locked out the Mini this year? Or maybe you’re just tired of the crowds, punishing asphalt, and the unrelenting heat? Why not do the Zionsville Anti-Mini Marathon! This race is run through two of Zionsville’s most scenic parks, all on trails and entirely shaded by trees. And best of all – there’s no cost to you. Yep, FREE! No registration required. Just come on Saturday, May 6 at 7:25 AM at the entrance to Nancy Burton Park (by the picnic table). Run the 3.1 loop course one, two, three or four plus times. Generous cash re-wards to all 13.1 mile finishers. No aid so bring your own and put it on the picnic table at the start (you may visit your own aid every 3.1 miles). One porta-potty supplied. If it rains, there will be mud. Last year we had 250 participants. Parking is available behind the Zionsville Town Hall (on Oak Street across from McDonalds) – walk ½ mile south on the rail trail to the start line. For more information, go to www.runz.com and click on Zionsville Anti-Mini Marathon. Hope to see you there!


CLUB RUNS Club runs are for everyone. There is a pace for the beginner, the flyer, and everyone in between.

Day/Time Pace Starting Place Contact Miles

Monday 6:00 p.m. (June - September)

Janelle Renschler 299-1095

2 - 8+ miles

Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm

All Hinkle Fieldhouse-Butler University

Brian Cake 876-7253

1 - 8+ miles

Sunday 7:00 am All Fort Ben YMCA Parking Lot

John Laker 485-5380

Open: 6 or more miles

All Monon Trail @ 75th Street

Wednesday 6:30 p.m. (first Wed of the month,

May - October)

All Monon Trail @ 62nd Street

Mike Niederpruem 637-9200 x123

1 - 6 +miles

Jennifer Abell Jonathon Altman Donald W Anderson Ian Arnold Vince Auten Sarah Balser Amanda Barber Steve Barnes Nathan Bell David Beyer Daniel Bitz Margo R Blair Nicole Bossung Ed Brandt Dan & Karen Breault Denny & Nancy Breedlove Helmut Brugman Mary Burnell Jill Burnett John Burton Jim Clark Janet & David Cole Jeff & Andrea Collier Dee Crabtree Mike Crowder Tim L Dangler Jeff Davenport Suzie & Thomas Davidson Mike DiMascio

Scott Elliott Wayne Feltman Ben Forrest Peter Forsee Charles Fouts Marc Frost Monica Frost Tommy & Lori Goodson Larry Grider Ed Groves Swati Gunale Jody Hadden Debbie Hall Ronald Harmening Sarah Harnish Terry Harrell Patricia Hemmerle Ann Herbert Steve & Jenny Herman Mark A. Higgins Sarah & Jeremy Hunter Shirly Keller Michael Kessler Brooke Laperriere John Leonard Aaron Loomer Marty Lord Julie & Anthony Marek M. D. Marrs

Chad Martin Beth Matschullat Robert McBurnie Jim McGee Marcia Mohr Marilyn Moor Angie Moore Emily Myers Brett & Betsy Neff Scott & Elaine Nickel Janet Parsanko Bob & Melanie Pennington Grace Peoples Cheryl A. Phillips Mike Phipps Brad Pippin Louise Poindexter Terri Porter Jackie Pugh Nancy Reiter Mark Renholzberger Leo Rumschlag Jack Rupp Chad Salit Julie Salzmann Tessa Schaeffer Robert Scroggs Megan L. Sims Debbie Smith

New and Renewing members since January 2006 Welcome to all our new members, and thanks for your continued support to all the renewing ones!

Paul & Janet Smith John Spence Ken St John Roger Stevenson John R Stille Joseph Strahl Bridget Sullivan Michael Sullivan David Swift LaVenia M. Sykes Bob Thompson Kristen Tormoehlen Linda & Dave Tortora Terry & Mary Townsend Frank Tuckerman Keisha Underwood Gail Vance John W. Veach Patty Villars Richard Weaver John M. Weissenborn Jim Whalen Amber Wickstrom Randy & Carolyn Williams David Winsor Kelly & Matthew Wire Carter Wolf Carla Yerkes Tucker & Michele York


CW: Tramps Like Us, Baby We Were Born To Run (Springsteen) IR: Favorite quote: CW: The secret to aging is to gracefully lower your standards. (I said that.) … 2nd favorite: Just because you can do everything doesn’t mean that you can do everything. (My wife said that.) IR: Role model: CW: Martin Luther King, Jr. Where did he get his strength to fight injustice? IR: Best excuse heard from others, to put off running: “I forgot my shoes.” (Remember to not let others see them in your bag before you use that one.) IR: Ultimate goal as a runner: CW: To be the last one running - not today but in 30 years. IR: What have you done lately? CW: Last year a friend of mine ask me to run across the Grand Canyon with four of his buddies, all from different parts of the country. All were old guys like me, but four of them were former Olympians. We ran the canyon in October, 24 miles from rim to rim, with a killer down hill start and a mean hill at the end. We did it, but it was a dumb idea. I could still be there if I got injured. Yeah okay, it was pretty cool at the time. IR: Recommendation to new runners: CW: You know, I used to be pretty good – PR’s like a 2:42 marathon, 1:18 half-marathon. I now run about 4-5 minutes a mile slower than those days. I miss the speed, but I would trade all those PR’s for a guarantee to keep running until I hit 90. So my recommendation would be this: Don’t forget to avoid injuries and enjoy the pleasure of being in shape (any shape) and enjoying the moment of a good run with good friends. IR: What is your epitaph? CW: “I told you I wasn’t feeling well.” IR: Final closing thoughts? “I’m not afraid of dying; I just don’t want to be there when it happens.” - Woody Allen

I’m just an old runner who moved to Indy from South Bend in 1997. I got into running to control my weight and get in shape 31 years ago and spent several of those years as an addicted runner. You know: 70 miles a week, 10 milers on my lunch hour, a race every week or so; a-d-d-i-c-t-e-d. I am now a recovering over-runner. I had the pleasure of spending 13 years being the race director of two great races – the Sportsmed 10K and the Sunburst Marathon 5K and 10K.

*** Indy Runners: How long you've been involved with Indy Runners? Carter Wolf: I heard of Indy Runners in the past and so I looked them up my first year here and entered the training program in 1998. My old running club, the Road Lobsters, just encouraged my addiction but they did have an absurd sense of humor that I am trying to spread to this group (like an infection). So far only Denny Breedlove has developed the condition, and I am working hard on Kent Miller. IR: How long have you been running? CW: 31 years. IR: Ideal weekend workout: CW: New York Times, good coffee, and thinking about what the crazy runners are doing while I enjoy myself. IR: Greatest misconception about runners: CW: That they are successful well-balance people. IR: Truest stereotype about runners: CW: Their mothers and fathers never gave them enough love during the cavity-prone years. IR: Pre-race ritual: CW: Three coffees, three trips to the bathroom, and a little prayer that I don’t need the port-a-john god. IR: Favorite post-run indulgence: CW: A good nap - one that equals 5 minutes per mile. IR: What you wanted to be as a kid: CW: Peter Pan. I liked his immaturity and his tights. IR: Favorite running music:

MEMBER PROFILE

Carter Wolf 10:00/mile pace group leader


RACE ROUND-UP

On a sunny March 25th with temperatures near 40 degrees, the 37th Sam Costa Half Marathon and inaugural Quarter Marathon, launched from their respective starting grids at the Northview Christian Life Church. A combined 450 participants stormed into the Carmel neighborhoods and then through rural Hamilton County. It didn’t take very long before the front-runners in both events established themselves. Abdelaaziz Atmani, a first time Costa entrant, Matt Sweetman, the 2005 runner-up, and perennial top 5 finisher Scott Colford, quickly put a gap on the field. As they crossed 146th, it became Atmani and Sweetman stride for stride. Before mile 4, Atmani pulled out to a comfortable lead and was never challenged for the remainder of the race. Running strong for the next 9 miles, Atmani finished in the best time in recent years, 1:09:51. Scott caught Matt on the last third of the course to grab second in 1:12:44. Matt was an additional 57 seconds back. Meanwhile the women were having a battle of their own. Alison Belford, Heather Weber, and Julie Stumpf took to the front with Alison building a small margin as they toured the “country loop” of the course. By mile 11 she had opened a significant lead and the Carmel mother of four kept it up to win in 1:27:36, 1:19 ahead of Heather and 3:23 clear of Julie. The Masters Division was intense. Jean Lampert (1:33:17) knocked more than two minutes off her runner-up time from 2005 and slipped past Pam Ledtke by 1:10. It took a phenomenal four minute improvement by Pam to nip last year’s Masters winner, Jenny Isenbarger, by a mere nine seconds! And Jenny’s 3rd place time this year would have easily beaten her own winning time in ’05! That, my friends, is competition. The Masters Men were closer still. Patrick Puckett (1:19:09) defended his ’05 victory with a scant nine second win over John Schmitz – but it took a 2:40 improvement from ’05 to do it! Barely a minute behind came Don Baker, himself more than two minutes better than last year. Who says you get slower as you get older? As usual there were some awesome age group efforts. Our race record holder, Thom Burleson, returned after a 15-year layoff from racing to win the 50-54 group in 1:24:03. Three women in the 55-59 category, Ruth Russell, Mary Forster, and Jutta

Hoellein, all finished in under 1:53 with Ruth at 1:51:15. We had Jim Evans, 55-59, at 1:28:51 and Bob Furnish at age 60 blitzing the course in 1:29:26! At the other end of the age spectrum the Murray brothers from Morgantown, 18-year-old Kyle (1:22:17) and 20-year-old Shawn (1:19:27), and Justin Clark (1:19:27) of Huntington, also 20. The 20-24 females saw Kristin Norris run them down by a whopping 8 minutes in 1:34:21. Our new Quarter Marathon was also successful. If your training wasn’t ready for a Half, this was the place to be. Sherry Robertson (48:33) from Pendleton and David Schug (43:00) from Champaign Illinois took full advantage of the opportunity to win the inaugural Costa Quarter. Indy Runner’s own Joey O’Donnell (57:27) and Carmel’s Ron Ruff (54:00) “mastered” the over 40 crowd. With nearly 100 entrants in this first event it appears we’ve started a new tradition. So many people deserve thanks that it’s impossible to list them all without leaving someone out. First and foremost, our hosts at Northview Christian Life Church - they helped out beyond imagination, treated us well, and were more accommodating than anyone had a right to expect. Mel Arnold, Director of their sports outreach programs, and Doug Ehrgott, Director of outreach ministries, are the kindest and most positive people you could ever hope to meet. Thanks guys for everything you did to make the Costa a success! As we have come to expect, the Carmel Police and the Hamilton County Sheriff did a magnificent job with traffic control. The crossing areas on Hazel Dell, 146th, and 131st posed no problem and the busy River Road was so artfully handled it looked like a day at the beach. Thank you Lt. Frost and Lt. Morrison, and all of your officers for making our race so incredibly safe. Again, as they have been for so many years, HCARES (Hamilton County Amateur Radio Emergency Services) was on site with their mobile command center and with their many ears and eyes out on the course, watching over every one of us. The participants may not realize they are there but it’s a wonderful comfort. Finally, our IR volunteers - so many who gave so much so that the rest could run and enjoy the Costa. To you our debt is so great that no words are sufficient. Let’s just say, you are the best!

SAM COSTA 2006 By Terry Townsend – Race Director


INDY RUNNERS PASTA PARTY—COMING MAY 4TH !

Pick up your packet from the Convention Center after work and then come to TGI Fridays across the street for socializing before the Mini! Where: TGIFridays at the Marriott Courtyard, 501 West Washington Street (across from Indianapolis Convention Center) When: Thursday, May 4th, 2006 Time: 6:00 pm—Socializing, 6:30 pm—Dinner Cost: $13.00 per person Menu: Caesar Salad Fettuccini Alfredo Roasted Roma Tomatoes Chocolate Cake Anti Pasta Salad Vegetable Lasagna Rolls and Butter Tiramisu Bruschetta Chicken Parmesan Assorted Cheesecakes Baked Ziti Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea, and Iced Tea

************ Please RSVP by April 25th, 2006 - Questions? Call Todd Oliver (317) 407-8489

Name: _________________________________________________ Phone # : _______________________________________________ Number of Attendees: _____________________________________

Please make check payable to: Indy Runners

Mail Form and Check to: Indy Runners – Pasta Party, P.O. Box 30617 Indianapolis, IN 46230-0617

“What really could help my training is to be 25 again, have no children, no mortgage payments to worry about, and no job responsibilities,” I replied, adding, “oh,

and to actually be training for something.” He just shook his head, walked into the living room,

plopped down in a chair and stuck his nose in Men’s Health to read about exercises to turn his six-pack abs into a 12-pack. Or was it a case?

The discussion about his watch made me think about a conversation I had with a fellow runner recently. Recalling her mention a while back that she was training for a fall marathon, I inquired about her experience. It all started badly, she lamented, as her GPS watch failed to synchronize with some satellite and she could not keep track of her pace or splits.

While I have not read Math for Dummies, and I admit to taking Rocks for Jocks (before the IU administration changed it so you had to take math instead of getting around it by enrolling in a physical science), I did not need a bean counter on my wrist to keep track of every single mile and tell me my pace.

When I was nuts – some may argue over my use of past tense here – and running three, four, or five marathons a year, I’d rely on some volunteer to yell out

(High Tech? … Continued from page 5) a time as I passed a mile marker. Then I would draw on what meager skills I had to divide the time by the mile to come within a few seconds of my pace. Most of the time the crowds or scenery would distract me and I’d daydream through a mile or two here and there.

I don’t need a watch like Tom’s to tell me what his tells him. If my heart’s beating too fast, I’m running too fast. I know my blood pressure is higher than it should be because I have a daughter on the verge of womanhood. The last time I got lost on a run, I stopped at a gas station to ask for directions.

It never did me any good to over-analyze a race because I figured – who really cares if I run a 6:02.6 mile in mile 17 of a marathon? The only thing that mattered to me was to finish and remember to look at the clock when I crossed the line. And only if I was still thinking coherently at that point.

The other day there was a bid of $50 on an on-line auction for a Mr. Peanut watch just like mine of yore, still less than what my brother-in-law forked out for his sophisticated wristwatch.

Now and then, I’ll take off my Casio and ignore the wall clock at my office as I head out the door to hit the trails around Bloomington’s Griffy Lake. I call those jaunts my As You Like It runs. There is no clock in the forest.


RACE ROUND-UP

2006 Groundhog 7 Race Report by Janelle Renschler, race director

The 34th Annual Groundhog 7 was held on February 5th, and it was a huge success! This was the first year for the new Zionsville location, with

the race headquarters being at Zionsville Community High School. As often happens in February, race morn-ing brought cold and windy conditions with a little snow on the ground. Still, more than 180 runners braved the weather conditions that day. The top run-ners of the day were Paul Howarth (with a time of 38:58; his 3rd straight Groundhog win!) and Sabrina Martin (finishing in 43:21). Rounding out the top 5 men were Scott Colford, Mark Diveley, David Forsee and John Stewart. The other top women included Erin Howarth, Heather Fink, Lisa Bailey and Kim Horner. The race this year included a used running shoe collection, and we collected several hundred pairs of running shoes. Thanks to all who donated—the shoes will be sent to One World Running in Boulder, Colorado. This organization arranges for the shoes to go to African, Haitian, and Central American runners. We want to send a huge “thank you” out to all the volunteers who helped to make the Groundhog 7 a success. Truly the race could not go on without you! Also we would like to thank Zionsville Community Schools and the Zionsville Police Department. Thanks to all our volunteers:

Robin Johnson Peggy Hall Kim Westlake Barry Landy Dan Prater Sarah Hetrick & daughters Kent Garceau Mary Hollenback Laura Scanlan Tasha Hobson Steve Knies Lisa Stewart Kent & Kristin Miller Brooke Laperriere Norman Simard Mark Doctor Bruce & Marcia Gascho Jason Renschler Louise Gameau Alexe Yeung Mike Niederpruem Brian Cake Terry Townsend Jeremy Zieseniss Mark Renholzberger & daughters Carmel High School cross country runners

Please acknowledge their involvement with the club by making your running or other sports and fitness purchases at their stores. Best of all, each retailer offers members of Indy Runners a 15% discount (cash & check) or 10% discount (credit) on all purchases of non-sale items. Support our strategic partners: Athletic Annex, Gray Goat Sports, and Runners Forum, and explore the Pearl Izumi brand – their high performance clothing and footwear will impress you. Finally (and most important), Indy Runners is lead by an all-volunteer board. As a result, we are always in need of additional volunteers to assist with our many events. We are now creating committees to help drive our growth strategically, and are looking for members to help us out in this regard. Our new committees are as follows: Volunteer Committee – this group will shepherd the new Indy Runners Volunteer incentive program. This committee will be responsible for recruiting, assigning, and managing volunteers at Butler basketball games (ticket taking), IR Mini-Training Program, IR Groundhog 7, and the Sam Costa to name just a few of our current events. Communications Committee – this group assists with the quarterly print newsletter (Foot Prints), the bi-weekly e-news (IR Splits), IR race and event flyers, the membership brochure, and any print collateral for the IR Mini-Training program. IR Groundhog 7-mile & Sam Costa Race Committees– these two committees assists each race director with all aspects of race logistics, management, marketing, and timing/scoring. Mini-Training Program – this committee will develop, implement and optimize all aspects of the 2007 Indy Runners Mini-Training Program. This includes, program design/structure, perks/benefits, fees, courses, as well as weekly event management (help desk, post-run food, seminars, water stops, etc.) These are just to get us started. Over the summer, we may add additional committees as needed. If you have a few hours a month, and want to give something back to the club, or perhaps you have a special skill or experiences that could benefit one or more of these committees, please let us know. To volunteer or for more information, please contact me directly at: [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you!

Mike Niederpruem President, Indy Runners

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1. Enjoy the Process Though there probably have been points in your training you would rather not relive, I hope you have enjoyed the t ra ining process. Remember when 5 miles was a big deal? Now you contemplate whether it is worth getting sweaty for anything less. Remember how you used to “suck it in” when you passed the mirror. Don’t have to now! Doesn’t it feel good to just get out and go cruising for a few miles and you feel better at the end than the beginning? 2. Finish your Training Consistently Once the mental hurdles have been cleared there can be a mental letdown that causes you to skip a few miles here and there because can just a few miles really matter? All the miles have an accumulative affect. Don’t let yourself go backwards now. During the tapering phase you get to cut back and rest but you still have to train consistently or you will feel lethargic and like your were in better shape a few weeks ago than on race day. 3. H a v e R e a l i s t i c Expectations If your training went so much better than you ever imagined you should reevaluate your Mini goal. If your training did not live up to your expectations it is unlikely that your race will be any different. Give yourself an unemotional assessment and determine what you should expect from your fitness level. Living up to this realistic expectation will make the big day much more enjoyable. 4. Have a Plan Translate your realistic expectations into a race plan (or survival plan as the case may be). Generally, I like to break a half marathon in to 3 segments. The first 5 miles should be relaxed and under control. The second 5 miles give you an opportunity to gradually

increase the pace if you are feeling great or slowing it down if you feel you are working too hard too early. The last 5K is a great time to see what you have left. You may be within striking distance of your goal time and managing your effort over the last 5K will help you succeed. If you want to finish feeling good you can gauge your effort to make sure you will have something left for the finish line photo. 5. Rehearse Race Day “Nothing new on race day” is time honored advice that will serve you well. OK, if this is your first Mini it is pretty hard to rehearse with 30,000 of your closest friends. Anything that you can do in training to simulate race day is a good thing. From what you will eat the day before, to the clothes you wear, to your race plan, to training at 7:30am, doing it in training will pay off on the big day. 6. Pay Attention to the Variables Real life has most likely taken its’ toll on your training from time to time. The last few days try to control work, family, stress and other variables that will affect your Mini Marathon as well as you can. Also, remind yourself that if you cannot control it you will just adjust your race plan accordingly. You have worked very hard leading up to the race and it would be shameful to let something have a negative impact on your Mini that good planning would have prevented. 7. Adjust for Race Day Conditions The weather, crowd, and unforeseen variables will all have an impact on your race. For example, if it is 90 degrees you will slow down. Your choice is whether you do it voluntarily or involuntarily. Process the conditions that are different than for which you planned. Run the first 10M with your brain and the last 5K with your heart.

8. Enjoy the Event For 29,990 of us that are not counting on the income from our Mini performance we are doing this for the fun and the challenge. Make sure that through the nerves and concentration you actually enjoy the event. Notice things like the bricks on the track and wave back to at least a few of the people cheering you on from the sidewalk. After all, they may be at your side in next year’s race. 9. Share it with Friends and Family Believe it or not you have at one time (or many) tested your friend’s and family’s patience with your need to tell them of training run splits, the gory details of that “huge” blister, or by making them wait while you snuck in a few miles. This would be a good time to thank them for their role in letting you put so much time and energy into something that maybe they did not quite understand. Getting together after the race with them and trying to talk about something other than the race is a great way to say thank you! 10. Set your Next Goal It would be a shame to put in so much work to become this fit and let it all go after you cross the finish line. If you want to take a week or two off that is fine. Just set a definite return to training date. A goal is a great motivator. Remember the cold and dark days you put in the miles anyway? Matt is an owner of the Athletic Annex Running Centre and offers several t r a i n i n g p r o g r a m s . V i s i t www.athleticannex.com for more details.

Top 10 “Last Minute Mini Tips” By Coach Matt Ebersole, Athletic Annex


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The local and national media have recently been full of news stories concerning the increasing problem of obesity among Americans due to larger meals, more sedentary lives, and other unhealthy lives. Over half of American adults are now considered medically over-weight with an ever-increasing number being deemed obese. This obesity epidemic is leading to many problems both in the health of Americans and economically through ever-increasing health care costs. The problem of obesity no longer affects just adults; it also has embedded itself in America’s children. One of the goals of Indy Runners is to support health and fitness in the community through running. It is for that reason that Indy Runners was a proud sponsor of the 2006 Jog-A-Thon at New Palestine Elementary School in New Palestine, Indiana. The 14th annual edition of this event, organized by running advocate and physical education teacher Diane Roudebush, brought together 527 elementary school students over three days from February 22nd through February 24th of this year. Each student ran for ten minutes, logging as many laps through the school as possible in the given time. In total, the students ran an amazing 7,161 laps. To help encourage the students in this endeavor, the event was organized as though it was a standard local running event. Each student was given a shirt to wear during the event celebrating his or her accomplishment. The front contained an event-specific design, and the back contained a list of sponsors on back – just like the “adult races” that we all know and love. Not only did the shirts give the students a feeling of accomplishment, but they also provided a concrete reminder of both the great job the children did and the importance of fitness in their lives. If the event has convinced but one child who was inactive to become active, then the event more than served its purpose. Like the “Race for the Cure” and other local races upon which the jog-a-thon is based, the event was also meant to support the idea of giving to charities. The students were encouraged to collect athletic shoes to be distributed to people in need. When all was said and done, the children had collected 212 total pairs of shoes for donation to children in Nicaragua. Congratulations to all of the students at New Palestine Elementary School who participated in this great event!

Indy Runners Donation Supports Youth Fitness through Running

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YOUR EVENT CALENDAR FOR 2006

APRIL Sat 1st Right to Life Bike n' Hike 15 Mile Fun Bike, 5 Km Fun Run, 1 Mile Fun Walk, 9:00 a.m., Marian College, Indianapolis IN, Lauren Senac (317) 582-1526

Ringing in Spring 5K Run/Walk 5 Km Run/Walk 9.00 a.m. Family YMCA, 55 Chicago Street, Valparaiso, IN Mike Jones (219) 462-4185

7th Annual Sun Run 5 Km Run/Walk, 8.00 a.m. Columbus, IN, Rich Anderson (812) 377-5027

Capital City Half Marathon and Commit to Be Fit 5k 13.1 Mile Run, 5 Km Run/Walk, Kids Races, 8.30 a.m. Promowest, Arena District, Neil Ave and Broadbelt Lane, Columbus, OH David Babner (614) 288-5829

Sun 2nd 8th Annual IU Habitat for Humanity 5K 3.1 Mile Run/Walk, Noon Lower Cascades Park, Bloomington, IN, Constance Renkenberger (812) 857-4026

Shamrock Shuffle 8 Km Run, 5 Km Fitness Walk, 1 Km Kids Shuffle, 10.00 a.m., Grant Park, Chicago IL Info (877) 904-5407

Sat 8th Plainfield Spring Fling 15 Km Run/Walk, 5 Km Run, 5 Km Walk, 8:15 a.m., Plainfield Recreational and Aquatics Center, 651 Vestal Road, Plainfield, IN, Runners Forum, (317) 844-1558

YMCA Spring Running Festival 10 Km Run, 5 Km Run/Walk, Monroe Co. YMCA, Bloomington, IN, Jason Shute (812) 332-5555

IRS Duathlon - Morgan-Monroe State Forest 5 Km Run + 14 Mile Bike + 2 Mile Run, 9:30 a.m. Morgan-Monroe State Forest, Martinsville, IN, Dan Daly (317) 502-8851

Swamp Stomp 5 Mile Run, 1 Mile Run/Walk, 9:45 a.m., Hawthorn Park, Terre Haute, IN, Buddy Green (812) 232-4651

Run for Missions 5 Km Run, 2 Mile Walk 12:00 p.m., 12:15 p.m. Matter Park, Marion, IN, Connie Gamble (765) 671-7743

Run Windigo 1 Mile Fun Run, 5 Km Trail Run/Trail Walk 10:00 a.m., Camp Windigo, Southern Grant County, IN (Take Exit 55 (SR 26 East) off I-69 & follow signs), Nick Cross (765) 378-3373 ext 223

Caring Parents 10K Run/5K Walk 6 Mile Run, 3 Mile Walk 7:45 a.m., Southside Elementary, Columbus, IN, Cathy Shehan (314) 314-2953

Planet Adventure 24hr Challenge Adventure Race Various events & distances, Dave Kauffman (317) 630-0112

Sun 9th

Indianapolis Distance Classic 15 Km Run, 4

Mile Walk, 9.00 a.m., IUPUI Natatorium, 901 W. New York St., Indianapolis, IN, Ken Long (317) 884-4001

Valpo Mini Marathon 13.1 Mile Run 7:30 a.m. Downtown Valparaiso, 58 W. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN, Info (219) 465-5335

Ohio Road Runners Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 1/2 Marathon Relay 26.2 Mile Run, 13.1 Mile Run, 2 person Relay, 8.30 am Holiday Inn - 300 Xenia Towne Square, Xenia, OH, Info (937) 640-2RUN

6thAnnual NCN Buzzard Duathlon Duathlon - 3M Run + 15M Bike + 3M Run, Biathlon - 3M Run + 15M Bike + 3 Mile Run, 9:00 a.m. Hinckley Metropark, Hinckley, OH, Rick Cadwell (440) 933-8075

Spirit of St. Louis Marathon Marathon, 13.1 Mile Run, Marathon Relay, 7:00 a.m. Soldier's Memorial, Downtown St Louis, MO, Info (314) 727-0800

Sat 15th Mini-Marathon Training Series 15K 15 Km Run/Walk, 8:30 a.m. Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis, IN, 500 Festival (317) 927-3378

6th Annual Run For Tomorrow 5K 5 Km Run/Walk 8:30 a.m. Munster Community Pool, Calumet Ave & Fisher Ave., Munster, IN, Susan Page (219) 838-1045

McNaughton Park Trail Runs 30 Mile Run, 50 Mile Run, 100 Mile Run 7:00 a.m. McNaughton Park, Pekin, IL, Andy Weinberg (309) 346-3601

Mon 17th 110th Boston Marathon 26.2 Mile Run, 12:00 pm Hopkinton, MA, Contact BAA

Sat 22nd Race for the Cure 5 Km Run/Walk, 9.00 a.m. Military Park, Indianapolis, IN, Tuxedo Bros (317) 733-3300

DINO Trail Run Series 5 Km Trail Run, 15 Km Trail Run, 9:00 a.m. Washington Township Park, Avon, IN, Brian Holzhausen (317) 336-7553

People's Pathway All proceeds go toward the maintenance of the Pathways trail. 5 Mile Run, 3 Mile Walk, 9.00 a.m., East side of Greencastle, IN, Lee Stewart (765) 653-9646

Purdue Running Club Grand Prix 5K 5 Km Run 10.00 a.m. Perdue Campus, West Lafayette, IN, Mike Simone (765) 495-1600

Tour de Trails 5 Km Run/Fun Walk, 1 Mile Doggie Dash 8.00 a.m., Lincoln Park, Columbus, IN, Katia Hatter (812) 376-2696

Taltree Ten 10 Mile Run 8:30 a.m. Aberdeen Manor, 216 Ballantrae, Valparaiso, IN, Todd Henderlong (219) 464-9621

Heartbeats 5K 5 Km Run/Walk, 8.00 a.m. Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City, IN, Gary Bird (260) 244-4408

Run 2 the Son 15 Km Run 9.00 a.m.

Bethesda Baptist Church, 7950 N. Co. Rd. 650 E. Brownsburg IN, Jack Birmingham (317) 852-3101

Sun 23rd St. Francis Hospital "Bricks to Bricks" 10 Mile Run/Walk, 7.30 a.m., Franklin Central High School, 6019 S Franklin Road, Indianapolis, IN, Ken Long (317) 884-4001

Splash, Flash & Dash Sprint Triathlon 400m Swim + 10 Mile Bike + 3.1 Mile Run 9:00 a.m. Carmel High School, 520 E Main St, Carmel, IN

Germany to France Marathon (old Patoka Lake Marathon) 26.2 Mile Run, 8.00 a.m. Dome Arches in West Baden, IN, Alan Barnett (812) 936-2405

Sat 29th Best Buddies Dash for Friendship 5 Km Run/Fitness Walk, 9.00 p.m., Military Park, Downtown Indianapolis, IN, Ken Long (317) 884-4001

Run With SCUFFY 5 Km Run/Walk, 9:00 a.m., The Boys Club, 710 S. Miller Street, Shelbyville, IN, Gretchen Morgan (317) 392-0835

Meijer Derby Festival Marathon 13.1 Mile Run, 26.2 Mile Run, 7.30 a.m. Louisville, KY, Info (800) 928-3378

MAY Sat 6th OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini Marathon, Finish Line 500 Festival 5K 13.1 Mile Run/Walk, 5 Km Run/Walk, 7:30 a.m., Downtown Indianapolis, 500 Festival Committee (317) 237-3400 or Tuxedo Bros (317) 733-3300

Zionsville Anti-Mini Marathon 3.2, 6.4, 9.6, 12.8 or 13.1 miles, 8:00 a.m. Nancy Burton Memorial Park, Zionsville IN, Budd Glassberg (317) 873-0100

Brevin & Friends 5K for Riley (honor children whose lives have been touched by Riley) 5 Km Run 5 Km Walk 9:00 a.m., North Manchester, IN, Carrie Sautter (260) 982-6454

Papa John's Flying Pig 10K, Flying Pig 5K, Kahn's Flying Piglet Kids' Fun Run 10 Km Run, 5 Km Run, Various, 7:00 a.m., Cincinnati, OH, Race Committee (513) 721-PIGS Ext 7447

Sun 7th 8th Annual Flying Pig Marathon, 2nd Flying Pig Half Marathon 26.2 Mile Run, 26.2 Mile Relay, 13.1 Mile Run, 6:00 a.m., Downtown Cincinnati, OH, Race Committee (513) 721-PIGS Ext 7447

Sat 13th 2nd Annual Cardinal 5K 5 Km Run/Walk,


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8.00 a.m. Southport High School, 971 East Banta Road Indianapolis, IN, Kevin Schott (317) 538-5857

Twin Cities Twosome 5 Km Run, 2 x 5 Km Relay, 2.5 Km Walk, 9:00 a.m. Urbana, IL, Emma Sandberg Riegert (217) 403-7773

Sat 20th Head for the Cure 5K 5 Km Run/Walk, 9:30 a.m., West Park, Carmel, IN, Michael Sapper (317) 507-4800

Fast Flash 5K 5 Km Run, 2 Km Run, 5 Km Walk, 8.00 a.m. Franklin Township Middle School, 6019 S. Franklin Road, Indianapolis, IN, Runners Forum (317) 262-RACE

Run with the Knights 5 Km Run/Walk, 1 Mile Family Walk 8.30 a.m., Ft Benjamin Harrison State Park, Indianapolis, IN, Matthew King (317) 578-2707

Terre Haute Triathlon Special Guest - 6x Ironman World Champion Dave Scott 800 meter Swim + 40 Km Bike + 8 Km Run, 8.00 a.m., Hawthorn Park near Terre Haute, IN, Paul Asay (812) 466-9561

Sun 21st Ripple Run 5 Mile Run, 5 Km Walk, 8.30 a.m. Broadripple, Indianapolis, IN, Tuxedo Bros (317) 733-3300

Sat 27th Mission on the Muscatatuck Adventure Race Navigation, Cycling (on and off-road), Trekking, Canoeing, Ropes / Rock Climbing, Special challenges 6:00 a.m. to Midnight, Muscatatuck County Park, North Vernon IN, Brian Holzhausen (317) 308-6449

Three Rivers 12K 12 Km Run, 8:30 a.m. Indiana Institute of Technology, E. Washington Blvd, E of downtown Fort Wayne IN, Josh Brunson (260) 459-3668

Mon 29th Memorial Day 5K 5 Km Run/Walk, 9:00 a.m. VA Medical Center, Danville IL, Kennekuk RR (217) 443-2870

JUNE Sat 3rd Outrun the Sun 5 Mile Run, 5 Km Walk, 7.00 p.m., Downtown, Indianapolis, IN, Tuxedo Bros (317) 733-3300

DINO (Do INdiana Off-Road) Trail Run Series 5 Km Trail Run, 15 Km Trail Run, 9:00 a.m., Wapehani Park, Bloomington, IN, Brian Holzhausen (317) 336-7553

Worthington 5K Run 5 Km Run/Walk, Worthington, IN, Josh & Tammy Harrell (812) 875-2259 Indiana Track Club

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VEEP Triathlon 0.5 Mile Swim + 25 Mile Bike + 5 Km Trail Run, 7:30 a.m., J. Edward Roush Lake, Little Turtle State Recreation Area, Huntington IN, Mitch Harper (260) 436-0739

Sunburst Marathon Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Km Run, 10 Km Run, 5 Km Fun Walk, 5.45 a.m. College Football Hall of Fame, 111 S. St. Joseph Street, South Bend, IN, Info (574) 647-3394

Sun 4th Indiana Downs Triathlon Series #1 ½ Mile Swim / 16 Mile Bike / 3 Mile Run, 8.30 a.m. Indiana Downs Track, Shelbyville, IN, Tuxedo Bros (317) 733-3300

Deadwood-Mickelson Trail Marathon Trail 26.2 Mile, Trail 13.1 Mile, 7:00 a.m. Deadwood, South Dakota, Jerry Dunn (605) 642 2382

Sat 10th Planet Adventure Sprint Adventure Race Various events & distances, Dave Kauffman (317) 630-0112

Doughboy 5K 10 Km Run, 5 Km Run/Walk, 7:45 a.m. Courthouse, Main St, Spencer, IN, Curt Carey (812) 829-6476

11th Annual River City Triathlon 500 Yard Swim, 14.4 Mile Bike, 3.3 Mile Run, 8:00 a.m. France Park, Logansport, IN, Cass County Family Y (574) 753-5141

Hawthorn Half Day Relay 12hr Team Relay 7:00 a.m. Hawthorn Park - Terre Haute, IN, Jeff Andrew (812) 249-0643

Lake Mingo Trail Run 7.1 miles, 9.00 a.m. Kennekuk Cove County Park, Danville IL, Kennekuk R R (217) 431-5318

Sun 18th Cedar Creek Run 4 Trails 5K Trail Run 8.00 a.m. Metea County Park, 8401 Union Chapel Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, Mitch Harper (260) 436-4824

4th Annual NCN Lions Duathlon/Biathlon & 5K 5K R/13M B/5K R, 5K R/13 M B/5 Km Run, 8:00 a.m. Osborne Park, Lakeshore Blvd, Willoughby OH, Rick Cadwell (440) 933-8075

Wed 21st (thru Sun 25th) 2006 USA National Track & Field Championships, 2006 USA National Junior Track & Field Championships Various Track Various Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium (IUPUI) - Indianapolis, IN, Jay Kelty

Sat 24th Indianapolis Sprint Triathlon #1 500 yd Swim + 10 mile Bike + 3 mile Run, 8:00 a.m. Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis,

Tuxedo Bros (317) 733-3300

Fishers Freedom Festival 5K 5 Km Run/Walk, 8.00 a.m. Sunblest Blvd and Ellipse Pway on the NW side of Holland Park, Fishers IN, Jennifer Kehl (317) 595-3195

Sun 25th Park2Park Half Marathon, 13.1 Mile Run, 5 Km Run, 7:00 am Sheffield, OH, Rick Cadwell (440) 933-8075

JULY Sat 1st DINO (Do INdiana Off-Road) Trail Run Series 5 Km Trail Run, 15 Km Trail Run, 9:00 a.m. Muscatatuck Park, North Vernon, IN, Brian Holzhausen (317) 336-7553

Sun 2nd Run 4 the Bone Benefit's the National Bone Marrow Donor Program 4 Mile Run/Walk, 8:30 a.m. Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis IN, Tuxedo Brothers (317) 733-3300

Tue 4th Sallie Mae Freedom Run 5 Mile Run/Walk, 8:00 a.m. Holcomb Gardens (Butler Campus), 510 W. 49th St, Indianapolis, Tuxedo Bros (317) 733-3300

Sat 8th Race Against Prostate Cancer 5 Km Run/Walk, 8:00 a.m. Indiana War Memorial, Downtown Indianapolis, IN, Tuxedo Bros (317) 733-3300

Sun 9th Indiana Downs Triathlon Series #2 ½ Mile Swim + 16 Mile Bike, 3 Mile Run, 8.30 a.m. Indiana Downs Track, Shelbyville, IN, Tuxedo Bros (317) 733-3300


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