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Happy New Year! 2016 will be another exciting year in the sport of running, as we cheer on hundreds of athletes representing one of the largest-ever Olympic Marathon Trials (OMT) qualifier fields. Its going to be an exciting day in Los Angeles on Feb. 13, as we eagerly wait to see wholl make up Team USA for the marathon. The RRCA is proud to note that 34 athletes entered into the OMT have received direct financial support through Roads Scholar grants or the 2016 Elite Grant Project. Sixteen athletes have attended RunPro

Camp, and 18 athletes have received indirect support via RRCA grants to U.S. distance training centers. To round out our support for the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials, the RRCA will provide each member of Team USA with a winners bonus. The coming year will be one of change as longtime RRCA board member and cur-rent president David Cotter completes his term limit on the RRCA board of directors. I thank David for his dedicated service to the RRCA over these last eight years. Hes been a great person to work with, and I truly value the friendship weve developed over the years. Through his leadership of the board, the RRCA has accomplished many great things, specifically, the launch of the Kids Run the Nation Grant Fund, which was developed through a gift from David and his wife, Sharlee, in memory of Sharlees parents. We high-light our successes for the KRN grant fund in this issue of ClubRunning. New officers and two regional directors for the RRCA board will be elected at the up-coming Annual Meeting of the Membership, which will be held in Dallas on March 18, 2016 at 3:15 p.m. This meeting is held in conjunction with the RRCA convention, but registration for the convention is not required for members to attend the annual meeting. We invite our members to attend both the RRCA convention and the annual meeting to engage in information sharing about our sport and the Road Runners Club of America. I look forward to seeing all our members in Dallas in March at the 58th RRCA National Convention! Jean Knaack #RunSafe

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RRCA Members Share A Fresh New Start in a New Town

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A Fresh Start in a New Town

Moving is hard work. Whether you move down the street, across town, or to a new state, it zaps your energy. Theres packing and unpacking, maybe also closing on a new home. And if youre moving a long distance, youre also faced with finding a new doctor and hairdresserand a new group or club to run with! Last October I moved from Cary, NC to Naples, FL. There was no job transfer or other outside force that prompted my move; I was just ready for a change. So I said goodbye to my running friends and running routes in North Carolina to search out new ones in the Naples area. For the most part Ive enjoyed the chal-lenge. After a little weariness from running the same routes for several years, it felt re-freshing to find new places to run and excit-ing to try some new races. I hooked up with the local running club, Gulf Coast Runners, shortly after I moved here. And after partici-pating in a few of their events, including two races, Ive made several new friends! The first race I ran with my new club was the Run Wild at the Zoo 5K on Hallow-een. Since I was the new girl in town, I had no idea who my competition was, but I managed to win my age group (6064) in 25:42 and was awarded a one-year membership to the Naples Zoo. For a mature runner like me, it was also a pleasant surprise that they started the awards ceremony with the oldest age group and worked their way down. And can you guess what the oldest group was in this race? Age 80 and over! The following weekend I competed in the Old Naples 10K. It was now November, but the weather was more reminiscent of August. At the 7:30 a.m. start time, it was humid and in the high 70s, which is warm even for South-west Florida at that time of year. The saving grace was that most of the time we ran in the shade. Still, several runners, myself included, struggled on the course. So I was very hap-

py to cross the finish line in 54:32 and score another age group win. And again, they start-ed with the oldest age group for the awards! This must be the norm for Florida, or at least for Gulf Coast Runner races. If youre moving to a new city, my ad-vice is to find and join their running club as soon as you can. When looking for clubs, the RRCA homepage is a good place to start. From there you can click on the Find a Run-ning Club tab at the upper left. On the map that appears, click on your state and youll get a list of RRCA running clubs in every town, with links to their webpages and more. If there arent clubs in your new town, find a running store, health club, or similar estab-lishment. They can likely advise you of local running groups and where they meet. Once youve located a club or group, make sure you attend their events! Participat-ing for the first time with a new group may be intimidating, but its the first step in mak-ing friends and becoming part of the running community in your new city. As you head out to face a bunch of strangers, please keep in mind that runners tend to be a friendly bunch and will likely welcome you with open arms.

And this is whats so great about us! But dont lose touch with your running buddies in the town you left behind. Go back and visit them as often as time, distance, and finances allow. Then invite them to come and run a race in your new town!

Lena Hellmann has been an active athlete for over 40 years, starting as a track runner in her native Sweden. In 1971 she was the Swedish na-tional champion in the 1500m. Since her move to the U.S. in the mid-1970s, shes completed more than 26 marathons, highlighted by a PR of 2:44:10 in the 1983 NYC Marathon, and a 10th place in the 1984 Boston Marathon. Shes also won numerous RRCA National Masters Championship awards.

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Low Vitamin D Levels, Depression Linked in Young Women

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A new study from Oregon State University in Corvallis suggests a relationship between low levels of vitamin D and depression in otherwise healthy young women.

OSU researchers found that young wom-en with lower levels of vitamin D were more likely to have clinically significant depressive symptoms over the course of a five-week study, lead author David Kerr said. The results were consistent, even when researchers took into ac-count other possible explanations such as time of year, exercise, and time spent outside.

Depression has multiple, powerful caus-es, and if vitamin D is part of the picture, it is just a small part, said Kerr, an associate pro-fessor in the School of Psychological Science at OSU. But given how many people are af-fected by depression, any little inroad we can find could have an important impact on public health.

The findings were published recently in the journal Psychiatry Research. Coauthors are Sarina Saturn of the School of Psychological Science; Balz Frei and Adrian Gombart of OSUs Linus Pauling Institute; David Zava of ZRT Laboratory; and Walter Piper, a former OSU student now at New York University.

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for bone health and muscle function. Deficiency has been associated with impaired immune function, some forms of cancer, and cardio-vascular disease, said Gombart, an associate professor of biochemistry and biophysics, principal investigator with the Linus Pauling Institute, and international expert on vitamin D and the immune response.

People create their own vitamin D when their skin is exposed to sunlight. When sun is scarce in the winter, people can take a sup-plement, but vitamin D also is found in some

foods, including vitamin Dfortified milk, Gombart said. The recommended daily allow-ance of vitamin D is 600 IU per day. There is no established level of vitamin D sufficiency for mental health.

The new study was prompted in part because of a widely held belief that vitamin D and depression are connected, although there exists little scientific research to support the belief, Kerr said.

I think people hear that vitamin D and depression can change with the seasons, so it is natural for them to assume the two are con-nected, he said.

According to Kerr and his colleagues, much of the previous research found no as-sociation between the two, but much of that research was based on much older adults or special medical populations.

Kerrs study focused on young women in the Pacific Northwest because they are at risk of both depression and vitamin D insufficien-cy. Past research found that 25% of American women experience clinical depression at some point in their lives, compared to 16% of men, for example.

OSU researchers recruited 185 college students, all women ages 1825, to partici-pate in the study at different times during the school year. Vitamin D levels were measured from blood samples, and participants complet-ed a depression symptom survey weekly for five weeks.

Many women in the study had vitamin D levels considered insufficient for good health, and the rates were much higher among women of color, with 61% of women of color record-ing insufficient levels, compared to 35% of other women. In addition, more than a third of the participants reported clinically signifi-

cant depressive symptoms each week over the course of the study.

It may surprise people that so many ap-parently healthy young women are experienc-ing these health risks, Kerr said.

As expected, the womens vitamin D lev-els depended on the time of year, with levels dropping during the fall, at their lowest in win-ter, and rising in the spring. Depression did not display a clear pattern, prompting Kerr to con-clude that links between vitamin D deficiency and seasonal depression should be studied in larger groups of at-risk individuals.

Researchers say the study does not con-clusively show that low vitamin D levels cause depression. A clinical trial examining whether vitamin D supplements might help prevent or relieve depression is the logical next step to understanding the link between the two, Kerr said.

OSU researchers already have begun a follow-up study of vitamin D deficiency in women of color. In the meantime researchers encourage those at risk of vitamin D deficien-cy to speak with their doctor about taking a supplement.

Vitamin D supplements are inexpensive and readily available, Kerr said. They certain-ly shouldnt be considered as alternatives to the treatments known to be effective for depres-sion, but they are good for overall health.

The research was supported by grants from the Good Samaritan Hospital Founda-tions John C. Erkkila Endowment for Health and Human Performanceand the National In-stitute of Environmental Health Sciences.

About the Linus Pauling Institute: The Linus Pauling Institute at OSU is a world leader in the study of micronutrients and their role in promot-ing optimum health or preventing and treating disease. Major areas of research include heart disease, cancer, aging, and neurodegenerative disease.

About the OSU College of Liberal Arts: The Col-lege of Liberal Arts includes the fine and perform-ing arts, humanities, and social sciences, making it one of the largest and most diverse colleges at OSU. The colleges research and instructional fac-ulty members contribute to the education of all university students and provide national and in-ternational leadership, creativity, and scholarship in their academic disciplines.

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Los Angeles to Host 2016 U.S. Mens, Womens Olympic Marathon Trials

By Ryan LamppaThe countrys best distance runners to race on multiloop, down-town LA course for six coveted Team USA berths to the 2016 Rio Olympics. Record $600,000 Trials prize purse and unprecedented live TV broadcast on NBC. Every four years the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials (OMT) are held to determine coveted Team USA berths. On Saturday, Feb. 13, the one-of-a-kind pressure-filled event will be contested by the countrys best distance runners racing over a multiloop course in downtown Los Angeles. Winners will find themselves on a plane to Rio de Janei-ro, Brazil for the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in August.

LA Marathon LLC will host the event that is returning to the West Coast for the first time since Olympia, WA hosted the inaugural

U.S. womens OMT in 1984. This Olympic qualifying event will be the mens 13th edition and the womens ninth. The next day (Valen-tines Day, Feb. 14), the Trials organizers will also present the 31st Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon with 25,000+ runners.

The expected OMT 2016 field of 300+ marathoners includes de-fending 2012 Trials champions Meb Keflezighi and Shalane Flanagan, plus 2008 winners Ryan Hall and Deena Kastor. Flanagan could be-come the first woman to defend her Trials title. Just as in Houston in 2012, there will be separate race starts for men and women (morning times TBA).

Past OMTs have produced some of the biggest upsets in Trials history, such as surprise winners Mark Conover (1988), Jenny Span-gler (1996), and Chris Clark (2000).

Olympic hopefuls will also be vying for a record Trials prize purse of $600,000 ($300,000 per gender) that goes 10 deep with $80,000 for each race champion (also the largest amount awarded to the wom-ens winner).

In addition, for the first time, the Trials will be broadcast live on NBC (1:00 p.m. EST), and NBC Sports Live Extra will air the event via its streaming app, available on desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs.

QUALIFYING STANDARDSOlympic Marathon Trials A qualifying standards for event funding support are 2:15:00 (men) and 2:37:00 (women). Mens and womens B qualifying standards for entry for the marathon are 2:19:00 and 2:45:00, respectively, and for the half marathon 1:05:00 and 1:15:00, respectively.

THE COURSEThe 2016 OMT course has been designed to be runner- and specta-tor-friendly and should produce some of the fastest times in the events history. The multiloop course starts and finishes near the LA Conven-tion Center. The Olympic hopefuls will begin with a 2.2-mile loop that heads north into downtown Los Angeles and then covers four 6-mile loops south of the start/finish area. Major landmarks along the course include the Staples Center, LA Live, and the historic Memorial Coliseum, site of the track & field competition and opening and clos-ing ceremonies for the 1932 and 1984 Olympics.

The 2016 Rio Olympic Marathons are scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 14 (women) and Sunday, Aug. 21 (men). The Sambdromo, leg-endary home of the Rio Carnival parade, will host the 2016 Summer Games marathon. The Olympic competitors will begin the race by running down the Rio Carnival Samba runway, and then running the streets of Rio and returning to the Sambdromo for the finish.

Visit www.latrials2016.com for more information.


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By George Rehmet, Western Region Director & Jackie Britton, RRCA State Rep, SoCal

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L.A. Dreaming, L.A. Running, L.A. LEGGERS

When running in the Los Angeles area, especially Santa Monica, you might hope to spot a celebrity, but youre more likely to literally run into a member of the L.A. LEGGERS. Founded in 1989 to help runners and walkers train for the Los Angeles Marathon, the L.A. LEG-GERS is now one of the largest running

clubs in the Western Region, with more than 1,000 members. The clubs primary goal remains to help people train for and

complete the Los Angeles Marathon, which usually takes place in March, but this year was moved to February to accommodate the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials schedule. The L.A. LEGGERS also provides training plans for those who want to run other target rac-es, including the Long Beach Marathon, the Surf City Marathon, and the New Years Race. There are pace groups (even those quali-fying for Boston) and summer fun runs when the training program is on hiatus. For new and returning runners, the Leggers hosts a

Couch to 5K program. Recently, the club raised funds for a water fountain to show its appreciation for support from the city of Santa Monica.

At the LA Marathon the L.A. LEGGERS supports its mem-bers and fellow runners by staffing three aid stations on the course. The club hosts a postrace gathering at a nearby finish-line hotel where fellow L.A. LEGGER and RRCA State Rep Jackie Britton congratulates club finishers.

Britton joined the L.A. LEGGERS in 1999 after watching them train on the Santa Monica stairs. She followed them to the Santa Monica Pier, where she witnessed the camaraderie. She served on the Leggers board for several years.

We train together, travel together, and even eat breakfast to-gether, Britton explained. The L.A. LEGGERS is a unique club whose members bond together as a community.

To find out more about L.A. LEGGERS, go to www.laleggers.org.


L.A. LEGGERSMembers of the L.A. LEGGERS get a selfie around the water fountain they donated to the city of Santa Monica.

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The Dallas Running Club By Kelly Richards, RRCA At-Large Director

The roots of the Dallas (TX) Running Club can be traced to Presi-dent John F. Kennedys push for physical fitness. Inspired by this mes-sage, Dallas native Tal Morrison took up running. Discovering that he found the activity more fun in a group, he pushed to start a formal club. In 1969 the Cross Country Club of Dallas was formally estab-lished, and would undergo a name change in 2006 to become the Dallas Running Club (DRC).

Today the DRC is the largest running and walking organization in the DallasFort Worth area and one of the top four largest RRCA member clubs. Given its size, its not surprising that its programs and activities are designed to meet the needs of runners with varying de-grees of skills and experience.

The DRC boasts a robust training program thats led by several experienced coaches. Overseen by Vishal Patel, it stresses safety, mo-tivation, and accountability. Training is done in groups, helping to establish camaraderie, and the goal for any distance is always a local race, ranging from 5Ks all the way to ultra marathons.

The club hosts eight races throughout the year, generally one a month during the summer and fall seasons. All club races are 100% volunteer-driven, with club members providing the labor to ensure efficient handling of everything from registration to awards.

This commitment to helping the local Dallas running scene flourish can also be seen through the DRCs volunteer efforts with the Dallas Marathon. Since 2014 the DRC has staffed the packet pickup

station in the days leading up to the race, receiving accolades from runners for its knowledge of running and Dallas, as well as the race course.

Join us in Dallas for the 58th RRCA National Convention and learn how the Dallas Running Club, the Memphis Runners Track Club, and the Atlanta Track Club have successfully developed into citywide running clubs that serve their communities (www.RRCA.org/ convention/).


Dallas Marathon

Duo to Rio RelayThe elite field in the Duo to Rio Re-lay sponsored by AT&T at the 2015 Dallas Marathon featured five pairs of Olympic Trials qualifying athletes, competing head-to-head to see which duo of runners could complete the fastest two-person marathon relay. Sam Chelanga opened an early lead, running a 1:03:47 split in his 13.1-mile relay leg before handing off to teammate Molly Huddle. Experience won out, as the pair of Abdi Abdirah-man, a four-time Team USA Olympi-an, and three-time Olympian Deena

Kastor were the first duo to cross the finish line in a time of 2:19:49. Race officials believe Kastor and Abdirahmans finish times signi-fy the fastest two-person marathon relay ever recorded. The five male participants, who ran the first 13.1 miles, stayed close together. Kastor and Dallas-born Becky Wade pulled away from the field as the Duo to Rio Relay sponsored by AT&T competitors made their way toward a downtown finish, with Kastor sprinting ahead to the finish tape in the last half mile.

DUO TO RIO RELAY SPONSORED BY AT&T1. Abdi Abdirahman & Deena Kastor 2:19:492. Meb Keflezighi & Becky Wade* 2:20:353. Sam Chelanga & Molly Huddle 2:21:354. Luke Puskedra* & Annie Bersagel* 2:22:105. Jared Ward & Desi Linden 2:23:34

* Received an RRCA Elite Support Grant to assist with Olympic Mar-athon Trials training preparation

It Takes a Village: Voices from the Dallas MarathonLast Dec. 13, as it has every year since 1971, Dallas hosted a marathon. Now starting and finishing in the citys recently revitalized downtown and featuring a renewed partnership with the City of Dallas, the race has come to embody everything that makes the regions running scene unique. The strength of running in Dallas and the unifying impact of the Dallas Marathon can be seen in how everyonefrom participants to volunteers to organizerstalk about their experience at the race. Logan Sherman, Dallas resident and top local finisher in the 2015 Dallas Marathon, on what it means to him to be the hometown winner of the Dallas Marathon: It means more to me than anything Ive completed previously. Ive been blessed to have some great victories and races. Ive loved every minute of each of them. But Ive never had a goal that has taken me 15

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years to reach. It was the most emotional race that I have ever experienced. I tuned out so much during the race to focus on the finish that the finish was out of this world. I dont think Ive ever smiled and cried so much in my life. I want this to be more of a win for

the community than anyone. I hope that this inspires others to dust off their running shoes and make challenging goals. I hope that they realize it may take time to accomplish a goal if you dream big. Erin Jett, Dallas Running Club director of volunteers and race participant, on what the numerous elite runners at the 2015 Dallas Marathon meant to her: The elite and professional runners par-ticipating in a separate relay race made it feel special and allowed the marathon to show off the speed of such special athletes. The best part was knowing that runners like Deena Kastor ran and then stayed at the finish to place med-als on other runners like me. Jeff Barney Barnhart, race director, LGRAW member, and passionate runner-vol-unteer at the Dallas Marathon, on the best part of being a volunteer at the 2015 Dallas Marathon: As I do many races, I love to volunteer with my friends and give back to this race as so many have helped in my races. I love when the last runner has gone through and there is a unique quiet time to think about how many runners we helped to hopefully finish and ob-

tain their goals. Mark MarkO Olateju, Dallas running community staple and official pacer, on what it meant to him to participate in the Dallas Marathon as his hometown marathon: Participating in the Dallas Marathon means giving back to local businesses, running familiar routes, and having tremendous home-town support. Jeff Gerber, race participant, on the best part of the 2015 Dallas Marathon: While for me usually the best part of any race is the finish line, the best part of the 2015 Dallas Marathon were the people along the course, giving support even with the less-than-ideal weather conditions for anyone. Corina Cervantes, runner and specta-tor at the 2015 Dallas Marathon, on what it meant to her to cheer on runners at the Dallas Marathon as the hometown marathon: The best part about cheering at Dallas is the sheer number of my friends racing. Theyre spread out through all the corrals, at every pace, and its great fun to watch for them and try to perk them up when they need a little extra lift or motivation on the tough parts of the course.

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In September 2015, the RRCA announced the recipients of its one-time special grants to support U.S. distance training centers and elite U.S. athletes as they prepare for compe-tition heading into the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon to be hosted in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 13. The RRCA awarded five grants of $5,000 each to the following U.S. distance training centers that support U.S. athletes focusing on either the upcoming marathon trials or the 10,000m track trials.

ZAP Fitness, Blowing Rock, NC Greenville Track Club-ELITE, Greenville, SC Team USA Minnesota, Minneapolis/ St. Paul, MN HOKA ONE ONE Northern Arizona Elite, Flagsta, AZ Team Run Eugene, Eugene, OR

The RRCA also awarded grants to sup-port the following athletes whove qualified for and declared theyll run in the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon and have not previously competed at an Olympic Games. This special grant project was apart

from the annual Roads Scholar grant pro-gram. Each grantee received $2,500. Roads Scholar grantees from the 201415 class or earlier were awarded an additional $500.

MEN Josphat Boit, Mammoth Lakes, CA Aaron Braun, Alamosa, CO Jerey Eggleston, Boulder, CO (RRCA Roads Scholar 2010) Craig Leon, Eugene, OR Mike Morgan, Rochester Hills, MI (RRCA Roads Scholar 2005) Sean Quigley, Lafayette, CO

WOMEN Esther (Erb) Atkins, Lambertville, NJ (RRCA Roads Scholar 2014) Annie Bersagel, Victoria, MN Lauren Kleppin, Flagsta, AZ (RRCA Roads Scholar 2012) Heather Lieberg, Helena, MT Wendy Thomas, Windsor, CO Rebecca Wade, Dallas, TX

To round out the financial support for the project, the RRCA will award a bonus to the male and female athletes who earn spots on

Team USA for the 2016 Olympic Marathon.

Josphat BoitJosphat Boit is one of the worlds premier dis-tance runners. He made his marathon debut at the 2011 Honolulu Marathon, placing an impressive third in a field stacked with sub- 2:08 runners. Hes now a favorite to contend for a place on the 2016 U.S. Marathon team. Boit currently lives and trains in the high alti-tude of Mammoth Lakes, CA with the Mam-moth Track Club under the guidance of his coach, Andrew Kastor. Boit enters the Olym-pic Marathon Trials with a PR of 2:12:52, set at the 2014 Boston Marathon.www.asicsamerica.com/athletes/josphat-boit

Aaron Braun Aaron Braun has had an impressive career on the roads, dominating at a variety of dis-tances. He made his marathon debut at the LA Marathon in 2014, finishing seventh in 2:19:51. In 2015 he significantly dropped his time in the distance and placed seventh at the Chevron Houston Marathon with a time of 2:12:54, where he was the top American fin-isher. www.aabrauny.com

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Jeffrey EgglestonJeffrey Eggleston has been a consistent per-former since receiving his first Roads Scholar grant from the RRCA in 2010. Hes been a fixture on U.S. national teams, running at the 2011 and 2013 World Championships and the 2011 Pan-American Games. In 2015 he finished 12th at the 2015 Boston Marathon with a time of 2:14:17. In 2014 Eggleston set his PR of 2:10:52 at the Gold Coast Airport Marathon, making him one of the fastest grantees going into the Trials. www.jeffreyeggleston.com

Craig LeonCraig Leon was born and raised in a small Ohio town and moved to Eugene in the summer of 2011 to pursue his professional running career with Team Run Eugene. Hes consistently excelled on the roads and earned a spot representing the U.S. at the 2015 Pan- Am Games in Toronto. Leon finished fifth in the race, with a time of 2:19:26. He enters the Olympic Trials Marathon with a PR of 2:13:52, set at the 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. www.craigleonrunning.com

Mike MorganMike Morgan has trained at the Han-sons-Brooks ODP since the early days of his professional career, when he received his 2005 Roads Scholar grant. He ran an impressive 2:15:11 in his debut marathon at the Chica-go Marathon in 2006. In 2014 Morgan took 13th place at the Boston Marathon, with a time of 2:14:40. Hes the champion and course record holder for the 2013 and 2014 Disney World Half Marathon. Morgan, who averages 100+ miles weekly in his training leading up to the marathon, is looking for-ward to his third Olympic Trials. He enters the event with a marathon PR of 2:14:20. www.hansons-running.com/hansons-brooks/meet-the-team

Sean QuigleySean Quigley runs for the high-performance team with the Boulder Track Club under coach Lee Troop. Quigley was the U.S. 7-Mile Road Champion in 2014 and placed fourth at the U.S. Track Championship 10K that same year. He qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials Marathon at the Fukuoka Marathon, where he finished with a marathon PR of 2:13:30. www.bouldertrackclub.com/development-elite/sean-quigley

Annie BersagelAnnie Bersagel lives and trains in Oslo, Nor-

way, where shes lived since pursuing grad-uate studies at the University of Oslo. In 2013 Bersagel became the U.S. Marathon Champion at the Twin Cities Marathon, with a winning time of 2:30:53. Bersagel set her marathon PR in 2015 by winning the Dues-seldorf Marathon in 2:28:29. In June she underwent surgery for a knee injury acquired there, but recently finished a half marathon in Dallas pain free and now looks forward to being a contender at this years Trials. www.twitter.com/AnnieBersagel

Esther (Erb) AtkinsEsther Atkins (formerlyErb) took a different path than most to her eventual marathon suc-cess. She was one of the most decorated run-ners in Case Western Reservehistory, earning six All-American titles and the 2008 DIII National Championship in the 10K. Short-ly after receiving her Roads Scholar grant in 2014, she was on the podium as the 2014 USA Marathon Champion, with a time of 2:34:00, earning a spot on the 2015 World Championships marathon team. Atkins runs with the New York Athletic Club and is look-ing forward to the loop course at the mara-thon trials. www.athletebiz.us/esther-atkins

Lauren KleppinLauren Kleppin currently lives in Flagstaff, AZ and runs for HOKA ONE ONE North-ern Arizona Elite under coach Ben Rosario. In 2012 she received a Roads Scholar grant from the RRCA shortly after graduating from West-ern State College as a nine-time All-Ameri-can, two-time MVP, and the Paul W. Wright Athlete of the Year for 201112. The follow-ing year she attended RRCAs RunPro Camp and shortly thereafter started training with the Mammoth Track Club until her move to Flagstaff in 2015. Most notably Kleppin is known for her third-place overall finish and top American at the 2014 LA Marathon, with a time of 2:28:48. She also earned second place overall at the USA Half Marathon Cham-pionships in 2014 with a time of 1:12:12. This year will be Kleppins first Olympic Trials experience. Shes excited to be return-ing to the city where she participated in her first Olympic Trials qualifying race in 2014. www.laurenkleppin.com

Heather LiebergHeather Lieberg is a proud mother of two, who lives, trains, and teaches school in Hele-na, MT. Shes currently sponsored by Oiselle. She played basketball in college and didnt take up competitive road running until 2006, when she entered her first race, taking sec-

ond place. Since that time shes seen steady success on the roads. Lieberg competed at the 2014 USA Marathon Championships at the Twin Cities Marathon, where she took second place behind Esther Atkins, with a time of 2:34:09. In 2015 she again finished second at the USA Marathon Champion-ships at the LA Marathon. Later in 2015 she ran as a member of the U.S. World Team at the IAAF World Track & Field Championships in the marathon in Beijing. www.twitter.com/lieberg_heather

Wendy ThomasWendy Thomas took up running in 2004 as a way to get back into shape following the birth of her first child. She entered her first road race in 2007 and won. Thomas went on to train with the American Distance Project for a short time before the 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, where she had a breakout race, finishing 12th overall with a time of 2:34:25 in her debut marathon. In 2014 she was fourth at the USA Half Marathon Championships, with a time of 1:12:29, which qualified her to compete at the World Half Championship in Copenha-gen, representing Team USA. Thomas, who says the marathon is her favorite event, has been looking forward to the 2016 Trials since crossing the finish line at the 2012 Trials. www.twitter.com/wingedwendy

Rebecca WadeBecky Wade is a Dallas native, who ran on the track team for Ursuline Academy and Rice University in Houston. In 2008 she placed 13th in the steeplechase at the World Junior Championships in Poland. As a fifth-year se-nior, she qualified for the 2012 Olympic Tri-als in the 10,000 meters and the steeplechase. She was a four-time All-American at Rice, where she set school records in the indoor and outdoor 5K, outdoor 10K, and 3K stee-plechase. She qualified for the 2012 Olympic Trials in the 10,000 meters and the steeple-chase. In 2013 Wade won her debut mara-thon, the California International Marathon, with a time of 2:30:41. After returning from an injury, she ran the 2015 USA Half Mara-thon, placing 11th, with a time of 1:12:28. www.beckyrunsaway.wordpress.com

Ryan Lamppa, Andy Smith, Maggie Craig, and Jean Knaack contributed to this article.


The Big Data movement has

revolutionized the retail sector,

financial services, and healthcare,

among other industries. Can it do

the same for running?

Data plays a role in virtually every part of our lives, from the time we strap on our GPS watch and go for a run to the time we adjust our Nest thermostat at night. Data growth allows us to use a smartphone app to find the closest restroom at Levis Stadium and allows doctors to access med-ical records from that hospital six states away when you broke your wrist while on vacation.

Now, the running event industry has caught on to the power of Big Data to hyper-target marketing strategies, streamline the race experience, and, as Running Times reported in its February 2016 issue, catch cheaters. Data is a wonderful tool, says Dee Stathis, COO and director of operations for Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon Inc. (P3R). Even just four years ago, a lot of us didnt have the information thats available to us now. At a time when information bombards consumers and runners have more events to choose from than ever (28,000 in 2014 accord-ing to Running USA), event directors need to find new ways to stand out from the crowd. Data can help. Big Data arms event directors with in-sights so they can better understand market

dynamics, says Sam Renouf, general manag-er of sports for ACTIVE Network, which re-cently teamed with Dave McGillivrays DMSE Sports, the force behind the Boston Marathon, to bring its data-driven tools to a wider audi-ence. It analyzes social media feeds, historical data, competitive pricing, and demographic in-formation.

Running the NumbersMarc Goldman, sponsorship and marketing manager for the Marine Corps Marathon, re-calls that the race used to pride itself on its web-sites live splits. Now, it has Track a Runner, which allows runners to share those splits via automatic Twitter and Facebook posts and by email or text. Through this program alone, 2.4 million

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people saw split result updates, says Goldman. Its great for us to be able to offer such an expanded audience to our sponsors and great for friends and family to virtually cheer for the runners. New York Road Runners (NYRR) partnership with Tata Consul-tancy Services, an IT services and consulting organization, has allowed the New York City Marathon to up its tech game. For example, its NYRR Virtual Trainer, launched in 2014, combines a runners average weekly mileage, peak long-run distance, training paces, and recent race times with historic New York City Marathon data to create custom training plans. People from all over the world can join the virtual trainer pro-gram, says NYRR president and CEO Michael Capiraso. We provide a solid program with Big Data on the back end. Considered the first big-city marathon to adopt social media, the Los Angeles Marathon factors data analytics into virtually every aspect of its marketing plan. From a Big Data perspective, everything we do is tied to a specific and deliberate objective for our overall brand, says Carsten Preisz, LA Marathon vice president of brand strategy and marketing. We know how analytics can help us target the right audi-ence to bring in more runners and more registration revenue. We can change things on the fly, measure, and amplify much more significant-ly than we can with print media. A model for large-scale event management, the Chicago Mara-thon uses data to enhance medical and aid station preparedness, regis-tration, security, and of course, customer service. Were always trying to find ways to improve the process and provide a better experience for participants and volunteers, says general manager Mike Nishi. With more volunteer and medical team data, the Chicago Mar-athon can connect its international participants with staff who speaks their language. We try to make data work across multiple platforms, says Nishi.

Data to Incentivize and GamifyPittsburgh Marathon weekend has grown from 10,500 runners in 2009 to more than 40,000 in 2015. At least some of P3Rs continued success comes from its consistent use of social media campaigns and data analytics. From its data crunching, P3R realized it had a growing millennial au-dience, many of them new runners, most of them tech-savvy. (Sporttechie .com reports that 740/0 of marathon runners use wearable devices for training, and 880/0 say wearables increase their motivation and give them an edge on the competition.) To appeal to the millennials, P3R gamified marathon training. Using data from Milestone Sports MilestonePod, a small device that attaches to the shoe, runners can track their average pace, distance, footstrike, cadence, and other data as well as see where they rank against other participants. Stathis says that MilestonePods sophisticated analytics may allow the event to more closely engage with the runners; for now, it remains an added feature for Pittsburgh Marathon participants. We can be with them the whole way and when race day comes, were there, she says.

Managing Medical Services with DataChicago Marathon organizers use data from their 40,000+ registrants to support runners along the entire course, staying one step ahead the

entire way. Medical director Dr. George T. Chiampas helped bring Northwestern University, where he teaches emergency medicine, and the Chicago Marathon together to research how to use data analytics to increase preparedness for large-scale events. Logistics expert Karen Smilowitz, a professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering & Management Sciences at Northwestern, assembled a team of undergrad and graduate students to develop a proprietary data visualization system that provides both real-time and predictive analytics. Using data from current and past events, the system shows race officials the location of lead runners, runner density, medical tent and aid station capacity, current temperature, and alerts about any on-course issues. The system uses participant and timing mat data to predict where runners will be in 20 minutes, which helps aid stations prepare for an oncoming wave of runners. The data visualization system also ties into a medical patient tracking system that collects data from runners who seek first aid. We have systems in place so that first responders all operate from one sys-tem that provides accurate, up-to-date information. The data visualiza-tion component supports all of those facets, says Chiampas. As runners progress through the race, medical station profes-sionals can, if necessary, access important health information to better treat the runner. The race can also analyze medical data to determine the distribution of injuries or illnesses at various locations and how to improve medical station efficiency. This is the first time in this area of mass event management that weve been able to get that kind of detail, says Chiampas.

Smart Race ExperiencesIn a 2014 survey by Eventbrite, 510/0 of respondents registered for an event on mobile and 700/0 used smartphones to post social media up-dates. To cater to the rise in mobile use, many events have developed their own smartphone app. With an app the race can provide better customer service and engagement. The event also benefits from in-creased visibility, enhanced sponsorship opportunities, and a way to shift ad spend to more cost-effective mobile promotions. In 2014 LA Marathon teamed with app developer Aloompa to launch its smartphone app. The free app features a creatively designed GPS-enabled course map, race information, and social media features. Thanks to a new multiyear partnership with Fitbit, the app now fea-tures training tips from Fitbit Ambas-sadors such as Ryan and Sara Hall, Fit-bit contests, and more. For the latest version of its app, the Marine Corps Marathon teamed with Motigo to let users receive personalized audio messages through the app. We debuted the feature 10 days before the event and had about 6,500 messages re-corded, says Goldman. Its another way to engage with the runners and a way for sponsors to connect through support messaging. In addition to maps and runner tracking, New York City Marathons free mobile app features the NYRR Race Predictor. Based on the millions

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Skechers LA Marathon

of data points that feed the NYRR Virtual Trainer, the tool uses individ-ual and historical data to determine a runners target marathon pace. The data that we have helps us develop and test the app for capaci-ty, says Capiraso. Using the data in this way allows us to better connect with the runners and create a terrific experience.

Share Your Story, Share Your DataSocial media has revolutionized the way businesses build their brand, drive sales, and collect valuable information about event followers. And runners like to share: Eventbrites survey showed that 800/0 of endurance event participants shared event photos and updates on social media. So-cial media allows us to target users with the right messaging at the right time, says LA Marathon marketing communications manager Ryan Cavinder, who led its app development program. Social media builds two-way communication and gives race direc-tors another way to learn about their participants wants, needs, and in-terests, which helps race directors create relevant messaging. Numerous social media monitoring platforms help businesses get the most out of social, while Facebook and Twitter offer their own analytics that show which posts get shared, clicked, and liked the most.

Big Data for Midsize RacesRunning event producers without a major marathon budget can make good use of available data. Social media marketing doesnt cost much more than a few hours of weekly labor (advertising notwithstanding). Google Analytics, Clicky, and platforms from IBM and Microsoft, among others, offer web analytics and business intelligence at affordable prices. Capiraso suggests event producers seek out media or technology partners that can assist with data analytics. Regardless of how its managed, big data has become an increasingly necessary tool for event directors. I look at this data like having experi-enced personnel, says McGillivray.It not only gives us answers to many of our questions, but also helps guide us in our future decision making. Most importantly, data gives us added confidence that we are doing the right thing and going in the right direction.

Heather R. Johnson writes and runs from Oakland, CA. Visit her at heatherraejohnson.com.


Forward Command at the Chicago Marathon is the central base for its data visualization system and other data-related activities.

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SHOE REVIEWby Cregg Weinmann

Trail Shoes Winter 201516Heres our semi-annual look at a sampling of shoes designed to grip and tame trails: some for training, others for faster running. The mix includes 5 new models and 3 updates. Trails vary considerably, and not surprisingly so do trail shoes. Its a good idea to match your shoes to the running youll be doing. If you like protection on the roads, start with Responsive Trail shoes. If you like speedier Performance shoes on the road, Performance Trail may the best place to start. As always, this review is a starting point in your search for your best trail shoes. Follow it up with the help of a Specialty Running retailer whenever possible. And dont forget to check www.runningproductreviews.com for periodic updates and special features.

361 Ortega $120Th e new 361 Ortega brings the brands technology to the trail. Th e upper is closed mesh with no-sew welded overlays supporting the shoe, an extended saddle thats light and secure. A traditional toe bumper, rearfoot and eyestay supports, and a full rand add security and protection, and an external thermoplastic heel counter adds stability. Th e midsole is low-profi le, molded EVA, with 361s Qu!ckfoam element lending extra cushioning. Th e outersole is low-profi le carbon rubber, textured for grip, in a thin confi guration thats surprisingly tough. Th e forefoot of the outersole is bonded to a spongy layer of polyurethane, adding a bit more cushion to the ride as well as an ability to conform to the trail surface. Th e combination of quality materials, effi cient design, and a comfortable and adaptive ride make the Ortega a worthy contender for trail performance.

Snugs well to the foot with good protection. Sure-footed on the trail, and does really well getting there, too.

Responsive Trail NEW Sizes Men 612,13,14; Women 512 Weight 11.5 oz. (mens 11); 9.4 oz. (womens 8) Shape semi-curved Construction Strobel slip-lasted Recommended for medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

Brooks Pure Grit 4 $120Th e Pure Grit is the lightest of Brooks trail running shoes. Th e upper is a tight, closed mesh with 3D-printed overlays providing some structure and a layer of protection. Th e supportive midfoot strap (Brooks calls it the Nav band) adds a snugger midfoot fi t, while still fl exing enough to accommodate diff erences in foot volume. Th e chassis carries over from Round 3: a low-profi le layer of BioMoGo foam with DNA added to the mix for very good cushioning. A forefoot rock plate between the midsole and outersole off ers protection from rocky trails. Th e outersole features the same hexagon-shaped lugs, as their bite tames trails effi ciently and eff ectively. Th e Pure Grit 4 is a solid performer that fi ts well, performs well, and carries the Brooks trail tradition well.

Good, close fi t all around. Flexible enough with decent traction. They did a great job for my weekend trail runs.

Performance Trail Updates Pure Grit 3 Sizes Men 813,14; Women 511,12 Weight 10.9 oz. (mens 11); 8.8 oz. (womens 8) Shape semi-curved Construction Strobel slip-lasted Recommended for medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

HOKA ONE ONE SpeedGoat $140Th e new SpeedGoat sports geometry and traction designed to go as fast as you can, thanks to the developmen-tal input of Ultra trail star Karl Metzler. Th e upper is a tough minimesh with lacing that extends down to the toe for extra security. No-sew overlays lend support overall and add a bit of design fl air while keeping it light. A traditionally stitched toecap features an added layer of ground rubber for abrasion resistance and protection. Th e ankle collar is cushy and improves the heel fi t. Th e midsole is a soft, thick layer of injected EVA that absorbs shock and conforms to the terrain for a protective and sure-footed feel, in combination with its 5-mil-limeter geometry, and is resilient enough for good response and durability. Th e outersole is a luggy profi le of Vibram Megagrip rubbera new compound and partnership for the brandthat off ers really good traction. Th e SpeedGoat succeeds for runners looking for traction, cushion, and a snug, secure fi t to fi nish fast.

Looks sports-car fast. I really like how easy the upper is to open up and then tighten down on the shoes. The midsole [is] cushy and protective; the traction is just right.

Performance/Racing Trail NEW Sizes Men 613,14,15; Women 512 Weight 10.3 oz. (mens 11); 8.2 oz. (womens 8) Shape semi-curved Construction Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board Recommended for medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

Mizuno Hayate 2 $110With its eff ective construction, fun graphics, and strong trail performance, the Hayate has been a breath of fresh air for Mizuno trail running. Round 2 takes a bit more traditional approach, at least in appearance, while maintaining the strengths of the original. Th e upper is open mesh with traditional, supportive overlays and a full randsimple, but protective. Th e midsole maintains the Waveplate and U4ic foam from the original, thanks to its eff ective ride and stability on both road and trail. Th e outersole continues,too; its luggy traction works equally well on hard-pack, loose, and muddy trails. Th e compound is quite durable, so pavement isnt a problem. Th e Hayate remains a quality choice for the trails, especially if Mizuno is on your favored brands list.

The upper is totally different from before, with a stretchier feel, though the support strapping holds the foot nice and secure. The ride feels about the same as before, and the traction makes it a real trail shoe.

Performance Trail Updates the Hayate 2 Sizes Men 713; Women 512 Weight 9.7 oz. (mens 11); 7.9 oz. (womens 8) Shape semi-curved Construction Strobel slip-lasted Recommended for medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

New Balance 910 v2 $110Th e eff ectiveness of the New Balance trail running line has satisfi ed runners in every strata of the running world. Th e 910 is one of several New Balance everyday trail runners that handle terrain, mileage, and the ele-ments eff ectively. Th e upper is an engineered mesh that vents well, and keeps it light with no-sew overlays but also protective at the toe, thanks to an additional overlay layer called Toe-Protect. Th e support of the upper is good, with the overlays forming a complete rand, connecting eff ectively to the heel counter. Th e eyestays and external ankle collar are reinforced with zig-zag stitching. Th e midsole is a healthy chunk of RevLite foam with its lively feel and good durability. Th e outersole is full-length rubber that features triangular lugs that have a nice bite on the trail without being overly tall on the road. Th e Rock Stop plate provides protection on uneven trails without making the forefoot overly stiff . Th e 910 v2 continues to off er the performance expected of the line, maintaining its traction, ride, and value.

Fit snug in the heel, roomy up front. Comfortably well-cushioned with grippy traction.

Responsive Trail Updates the 910 v1 Sizes Men 713,14,15,16; Women 511 Weight 11.4 oz. (mens 11); 9.1 oz. (womens 8) Shape semi-curved Construction Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board Recommended for medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 3 $125Th e Zoom Kiger and its sibling, the Zoom Wildhorse, represented a much needed trail running reset for Nike. Round 3 features some fi netuning to a solid performer. Th e upper has been lightened a bit, and uses engineered mesh. Th e most signifi cant changes up top are overlays which are thin and printed on the surface, and the mesh is closed at the base of the upper, essentially forming a rand without using additional material. Th e midsole maintains the low-profi le, 4-millimeter geometry that has been so successful for the Kiger, as it is substantial enough to cushion well on all surfaces. Th e outersole is little changed from Round 1: chisel-pointed tread in a sticky rubber compound thats still tough enough for even bituminous surfaces, though best off -road. Th e combination of low-profi le geometry, light weight and good traction make the Terra Kiger great for faster trail running.

Secure upper with good toe room. Flexible, light, and fast. Its fi ne for dirt trails, but its no bushwhacker.

Performance Trail Updates the Terra Kiger 2 Sizes Men 613,14,15; Women 512 Weight 9.0 oz. (mens 11); 7.4 oz. (womens 8) Shape semi-curved Construction Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board Recommended for medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

Saucony Nomad TR $110 Th e Nomad TR is the fi rst new trail running shoe from Saucony since the introduction of the Peregrine four seasons ago. Th e Nomad off ers several features that diff erentiate it from its off -road siblings and add value to Sauconys trail line. Th e upper is closed mesh with no-sew overlays, Pro-Lock secures the midfoot, and a D-ring at the bottom of the laces facilitates the use of gaiters. Th e midsole features 4-millimeter geometry and a low-profi le setup of Power Grid foam for responsive cushioning and good fl exibility. Th e outersole employs a newly designed tread of elongated diamond-shaped lugs that fl ex laterally to conform to the trail. Th e fl at bottom adds stability to the foot plant, and the tack of the rubber off ers additional grip. Th e Nomad TR suc-cessfully fi lls the gap in Sauconys RAW collection, and its versatile traction, adaptable fi t, and good protection earned it our award for Best Trail Shoe for Winter 201516.

Roomy fi t, but without feeling sloppy. Traction is subtle but effective, with a smooth feel on trail and road. I was im-pressed by both the fi t and the performance.

Performance Trail NEW Sizes Men 713,14; Women 511,12 Weight 11.2 oz. (mens 11); 8.9 oz. (womens 8) Shape semi-curved Construction Strobel slip-lasted Recommended for medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to mild overpronation

TrekSta Alter Ego Star $110TrekSta has shown that a consistent, single focus on trail performance can bring dividends to a brand. Th e new Alter Ego Star debuts with an upper of tightly woven mesh with 3D-printed overlays providing much of the uppers support, and traditionally stitched overlays at the toe, heel, and from the eyestay to bolster the fi t, especially in the forefoot. Th e forefoot has a pronounced asymmetrical shape that mimics the foots, along with similarly skewed lacing. Th ese features will improve the fi t for many feet. Th e midsole is a high quality, single-density EVA wih excellent fl exibility, without sacrifi cing protection. Th e outersole is a sticky rubber compound called Hypergrip, but the variety and shape of the lugs adds as much to the eff ectiveness of the soles grip. Th e Alter Ego Star provides fi t, traction, and protection for top-notch trail performance.

They were shaped like my foot, so they fi t great. Really good traction, not too heavy, plenty of cushion. They covered all of the bases.

Responsive Trail NEW Sizes Men 813; Women 610 Weight 11.4 oz. (mens 11); 9.1 oz. (womens 8) Shape semi-curved Construction Strobel slip-lasted Recommended for medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

Cregg Weinmann is footwear and running products editor for the Running Network LLC, which is solely owned by FORTIUS Media Group, LLC. The Running Network and its partners provide daily reviews of product via www.runningproductreviews.com All content, regardless of media delivery system, is copyrighted by the FORTIUS Media Group, LLC. Cregg can be reached at [email protected].

Copyright 2015 by Running Network LLC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this article may be stored, copied, or reprinted without prior written permission of Running Network LLC. Reprinted here with permission.

BEST SHOE

TRAILWINTER 201516

New Balance 910 v2 $110Th e eff ectiveness of the New Balance trail running line has satisfi ed runners in every strata of the running world. Th e 910 is one of several New Balance everyday trail runners that handle terrain, mileage, and the ele-ments eff ectively. Th e upper is an engineered mesh that vents well, and keeps it light with no-sew overlays but also protective at the toe, thanks to an additional overlay layer called Toe-Protect. Th e support of the upper is good, with the overlays forming a complete rand, connecting eff ectively to the heel counter. Th e eyestays and external ankle collar are reinforced with zig-zag stitching. Th e midsole is a healthy chunk of RevLite foam with its lively feel and good durability. Th e outersole is full-length rubber that features triangular lugs that have a nice bite on the trail without being overly tall on the road. Th e Rock Stop plate provides protection on uneven trails without making the forefoot overly stiff . Th e 910 v2 continues to off er the performance expected of the line, maintaining its traction, ride, and value.

Fit snug in the heel, roomy up front. Comfortably well-cushioned with grippy traction.

Responsive Trail Updates the 910 v1 Sizes Men 713,14,15,16; Women 511 Weight 11.4 oz. (mens 11); 9.1 oz. (womens 8) Shape semi-curved Construction Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board Recommended for medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 3 $125Th e Zoom Kiger and its sibling, the Zoom Wildhorse, represented a much needed trail running reset for Nike. Round 3 features some fi netuning to a solid performer. Th e upper has been lightened a bit, and uses engineered mesh. Th e most signifi cant changes up top are overlays which are thin and printed on the surface, and the mesh is closed at the base of the upper, essentially forming a rand without using additional material. Th e midsole maintains the low-profi le, 4-millimeter geometry that has been so successful for the Kiger, as it is substantial enough to cushion well on all surfaces. Th e outersole is little changed from Round 1: chisel-pointed tread in a sticky rubber compound thats still tough enough for even bituminous surfaces, though best off -road. Th e combination of low-profi le geometry, light weight and good traction make the Terra Kiger great for faster trail running.

Secure upper with good toe room. Flexible, light, and fast. Its fi ne for dirt trails, but its no bushwhacker.

Performance Trail Updates the Terra Kiger 2 Sizes Men 613,14,15; Women 512 Weight 9.0 oz. (mens 11); 7.4 oz. (womens 8) Shape semi-curved Construction Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board Recommended for medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

Saucony Nomad TR $110 Th e Nomad TR is the fi rst new trail running shoe from Saucony since the introduction of the Peregrine four seasons ago. Th e Nomad off ers several features that diff erentiate it from its off -road siblings and add value to Sauconys trail line. Th e upper is closed mesh with no-sew overlays, Pro-Lock secures the midfoot, and a D-ring at the bottom of the laces facilitates the use of gaiters. Th e midsole features 4-millimeter geometry and a low-profi le setup of Power Grid foam for responsive cushioning and good fl exibility. Th e outersole employs a newly designed tread of elongated diamond-shaped lugs that fl ex laterally to conform to the trail. Th e fl at bottom adds stability to the foot plant, and the tack of the rubber off ers additional grip. Th e Nomad TR suc-cessfully fi lls the gap in Sauconys RAW collection, and its versatile traction, adaptable fi t, and good protection earned it our award for Best Trail Shoe for Winter 201516.

Roomy fi t, but without feeling sloppy. Traction is subtle but effective, with a smooth feel on trail and road. I was im-pressed by both the fi t and the performance.

Performance Trail NEW Sizes Men 713,14; Women 511,12 Weight 11.2 oz. (mens 11); 8.9 oz. (womens 8) Shape semi-curved Construction Strobel slip-lasted Recommended for medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to mild overpronation

TrekSta Alter Ego Star $110TrekSta has shown that a consistent, single focus on trail performance can bring dividends to a brand. Th e new Alter Ego Star debuts with an upper of tightly woven mesh with 3D-printed overlays providing much of the uppers support, and traditionally stitched overlays at the toe, heel, and from the eyestay to bolster the fi t, especially in the forefoot. Th e forefoot has a pronounced asymmetrical shape that mimics the foots, along with similarly skewed lacing. Th ese features will improve the fi t for many feet. Th e midsole is a high quality, single-density EVA wih excellent fl exibility, without sacrifi cing protection. Th e outersole is a sticky rubber compound called Hypergrip, but the variety and shape of the lugs adds as much to the eff ectiveness of the soles grip. Th e Alter Ego Star provides fi t, traction, and protection for top-notch trail performance.

They were shaped like my foot, so they fi t great. Really good traction, not too heavy, plenty of cushion. They covered all of the bases.

Responsive Trail NEW Sizes Men 813; Women 610 Weight 11.4 oz. (mens 11); 9.1 oz. (womens 8) Shape semi-curved Construction Strobel slip-lasted Recommended for medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

Cregg Weinmann is footwear and running products editor for the Running Network LLC, which is solely owned by FORTIUS Media Group, LLC. The Running Network and its partners provide daily reviews of product via www.runningproductreviews.com All content, regardless of media delivery system, is copyrighted by the FORTIUS Media Group, LLC. Cregg can be reached at [email protected].

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Class of 201516

The Road Runners Club of America has awarded grants exceeding $510,000 through the Roads Scholar program since 1996. The goal of the program is to assist American, post-collegiate runners who show great promise to develop into national and world-class road running athletes.The RRCA grants go directly to the athletes to support their goals and train-ing needs. On Nov. 30, 2015 the program re-ceived a spotlight in the print edition of USA Today. We thank them for sharing information and raising awareness of the program.

The RRCA is pleased to introduce and con-gratulate the 201516 Class of Roads Scholar grantees: Juli Accurso, Eric Fernandez, Griffith Graves, Lauren Jimison, Katy Moen, and Luke Puskedra.

JULI ACCURSODiscovering a passion for running on the country roads in Casstown, OH, Accurso joined the Ohio University cross country and track & field teams in 2010. As a Bob-cat she achieved cross country All-American honors in 2011, 2012, and 2013, finishing 36th, 38th, and 19th, respectively. She was the Great Lakes Regional Runner of the Year in 2012, and 2013 and is a six-time Mid-Ameri-can Conference champion. During her career, she clocked a 4:48 in the mile, 9:21 in 3000m, 15:58 in 5000m, and 33:51 in 10,000m. Accurso graduated from Ohio University hungry for faster times, a supportive team, and a community in which to grow. She attended the 2014 RunPro Camp and shortly thereafter moved across the country to join Team Run Eugene. This spring Accurso ran a 10K PR of 33:16 and gained valuable experience on the road circuit.

It is a pure privilege to be one of this years Roads Schol-ar grant recipients, Accurso said. The RRCA embodies the same traits that first drew me to the sport: community, support, and belief. The Roads Scholar grant will be the impetus for a goal-achieving year, and it will enable me to give attention to every aspect of my training.

ERIC FERNANDEZGrowing up in St. Louis, Fernandez enjoyed running so much that his parents had him join an AAU/USATF youth track team, the St. Louis Blazers. There, he fell in love with running and would go on to earn Youth All-American titles and two state titles for his St. Louis high school, Parkway West. Fernandez was recruited by Coach Mc-Donnell of the Arkansas Razorbacks for col-lege and ran for Chris Bucknam when Coach McDonnell retired. Highlights of Fernandezs collegiate career include a freshman 10,000m PR of 28:37, a sophomore 5000m PR of 13:52, and a 3000m PR of 7:59. During his junior season he was the SEC cross country

individual champion, All-American at the NCAA cross country championships, and the SEC outdoor track 10,000m champion. He competed for the Junior USA Cross Country team, and he also contributed to nine SEC team titles and the 2013 NCAA Indoor Track national title. College injuries resulted in reconstruc-tive joint surgery on both of his big toes, and burnout impacted Fernandezs desire to run professionally. However, he contacted HOKA ONE ONE NAZ Elite coach Ben Rosario to ask him to provide some structured train-ing runs. Rosario agreed to coach Fernandez, believing he had what it took to be an elite athlete and encouraged him to take the steps to run professionally. Fernandez moved to Flagstaff to become one of the original mem-bers of Northern Arizona Elite. Professional running highlights so far include 15th place at the 2014 USRC Bix 7-Mile Road Champion-ships in 35:35, fourth place at the 2014 Great

by Andy Smith, RRCA Program Coordinator


Six up-and-coming distance runners receive $5,000 each in financial support

Juli Accurso

Eric Fernandez

Griffith Graves

Lauren Jimison

Katy Moen

Luke Puskedra

Photos courtesy of each athlete

Ann Arbor

Harbor 10K in 29:39, and second place at the 2015 Newport (NJ) Road 10K in 29:38. This grant is not only going to provide me with financial security as I train, but it also reminds me that there is support in the run-ning community from people who believe in me, Fernandez said.

GRIFFITH GRAVESGraves started running at a very young age, completing his first 5K when he was a mere 5 years old. After moving around a lot during his childhood, he began training seriously in the eighth grade. Graves went to Syracuse University after a fairly successful high school career. At the end of his sophomore year at Syracuse he suffered a torn labrum, a snapped ligament, and a bone spur in his left hip. For two years, Graves couldnt compete; he could barely run faster than a jog and, sometimes, not at all. He had hip surgery during his ju-nior year. Because of his injury Graves was granted a fifth year and sixth cross country season at Syracuse. As a fifth year, Graves was a part of the Syracuse teams third Big East champion-ship. As a sixth year Graves was a part of the first team ACC Championship in Syracuse history where the men won the cross country title in the fall of 2013. That year, he and Syr-acuse went on to finish 10th at the NCAA XC nationals. Graduating from Syracuse in the fall of 2013, Graves moved to Blowing Rock, NC where he now runs for ZAP Fitness/Reebok with coaches Pete Rea and Ryan Warrenburg. This year, Graves raced on the roads fre-quently, finishing 15th in two USATF road championship races and ninth at the Man-chester Road Race. In 2015, he qualified for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials at the USATF Half Marathon Championships. Graves finished third at the nonteam race at the 2015 Peachtree Road Race and he was the top American finisher at the 2015 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, placing eighth with a time of 2:20.51. I am so thankful to RRCA for selecting me as a Roads Scholar recipient, Graves said. I look forward to showing my appreciation for the support by taking my running to the next level! This grant solidifies the RRCAs be-lief in us as the next great group of top Amer-ican distance runners.

LAUREN JIMISONJimison grew up in Northern California and discovered a love for running in middle school P.E. When she entered high school, she started her schools first cross country

team. Attending Azusa Pacific University, Ji-mison grew in her athletics and faith, some-thing deeply tied to her passion for running. There, she was an 11-time All-American and a five-time individual national champion in the 5/10K. She won three national team championships in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track. Her senior year she set the APU record for cross country in the 5K, run-ning 16:53. In track season, she went on to run 33:58 for the 10K at Stanford, hitting the Olympic B mark for the 2012 Trials. Soon after graduation Jimison realized she couldnt give up running professionally yet and asked her college coach, Preston Grey, to continue coaching her. She debuted at the Carlsbad Half Marathon in 1:15.47. Run-ning her first half marathon in a close-to-tri-als-qualifying mark gave Jimison a spark to continue running at a high level. Seeing that Mammoth Track Club was starting a new group, she contacted its coach, Andrew Kas-tor. That May Jimison took 10th at the U.S. 25K in Grand Rapids, MI, running 1:30.46. Just one month after that she moved to Mam-moth Lakes, CA, and joined the Mammoth Track Club. In her first half marathon after training in Mammoth Lakes, Jimison ran 1:14.29, securing her spot for the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials. That spring she took sixth at the U.S. 25K, running 1:28.15, which set her up for a great debut marathon. Just a year after moving to Mammoth Lakes she ran Grandmas Marathon and took fourth in 2:35.17. In 2014 Jimison took ninth at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, running 2:34.38, and was the fifth American. At the U.S. Half Marathon Championships, Jimison ran 1:12.01 in her build-up to the U.S. Mar-athon Championships at the LA Marathon, where she took seventh. Im so thrilled to receive the RRCA Roads Scholar grant so that I can continue to pursue my dreams, Jimison said. I want to encourage others to pursue theirs, and chase making an Olympic team.

KATY MOENGrowing up in a small town in Iowa, Moen fell into running through her fathers and brothers influence. As she was growing up, her oldest brother, Josh, was having success in a local DIII program. Traveling across the Midwest in support of him, she fell in love with the sport. As her brother became a pro-fessional, Moen began to see herself as a fu-ture road racer, as well. After a successful high school career, Moen ran for Iowa State University. There,

she consistently improved times and champi-onship performances. However, it wasnt until her redshirt junior year that Moen began to perform at the top of the conference. Since then shes won two Big 12 championships and two All-American honors and was award-ed the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Midwest Womens Re-gional Track Athlete of the Year. Race high-lights included first place at the 2014 Big 12 Outdoor Championships 5K in 17:01 and second place at the 2015 Big 12 Outdoor Championships 10K in 34:23. Additionally, Moen had the honor of being the Iowa State Womens Cross Country team captain for her last two years. Moen attended the 2015 RunPro Camp and shortly thereafter joined Team USA Min-nesota to pursue her postcollegiate distance running career.

LUKE PUSKEDRAPuskedra found his love for running in the third grade when running the mile in P.E. He started competing in cross country during middle school in his native Ogden, UT. His competitive running continued at Judge Me-morial High School where he won individual and team titles in cross country and track. He was recruited by and attended the Uni-versity of Oregon where he was an 11-time All-American and graduated in Sports Busi-ness. Puskedras highest finishes at Oregon include team cross country title, third indi-vidual place in cross country, and fourth indi-vidual place in the 10K. In 2012 while in his junior year at Ore-gon, Puskedra made his road running debut. He ran a 1:01.36 in the Houston Half Mara-thon. From that moment on, he found a new love for training and road racing. That year he also finished second in the New Haven 20K USA Championship with a 58:48, and eighth overall at the Olympic Trials 10K with a 27:56. His road racing career has progressed steadily since then. In 2015 Puskedra won the Rock n Roll Portland Half Marathon with a time of 1:05 and also placed first at the Van-couver Sun Run 10K with 28:53. Following receipt of his Roads Scholar grant, Puskedra was first American and fifth overall at the 2015 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, finishing with a time of 2:10:24. My main focus this year is to make the U.S. Olympic Marathon team and race well at the Olympics, Puskedra said. To help achieve this goal I will continue to compete in road races to sharpen my racing skills.


Katy Moen


Youth running programs serving more than 11,000 children in the U.S. received needed financial support from the RRCA to combat the inactivity crisis and getting kids active through running.

In October, the RRCA provided grants to 28 youth running programs through the Kids Run the Nation Grant Fund. The programs serve more than 11,000 children and received a total of $22,760 in grants from the RRCA. In addition the RRCA donat-ed more than 13,000 copies of Kids Run the Nation: A Running Guide for Kids booklets to 26 other programs, an in-kind donation from the RRCA valued at over $14,000.

The youth running programs receiving grant funding this year represent the breadth and depth of the Kids Run the Nation Funds impact, both geographically and demographically, said Erica Gminski, RRCA youth program coordinator.

Congratulations to these programs: Trek Around Tazewell (Tremont, IL), Maverick Running Club (Austin, TX), Scott Scorpi-ons Run Club (Chester, VA), Gastineau Trail Runners (Juneau, AK), W.W. Gordon Elementary Jogging Club (North Chesterfield, VA), Manhattan Cross Country Club (Manhattan, KS), Trailblazers Run-ning Club (Stamford, CT), Spring Mills Sprinters (Martinsburg, WV), Kids Run the Nation George Cromwell Elementary (Glen Burnie, MD), Knoxville Youth Runs! (Knoxville, TN), Miller Fitness Chal-lenge (Holliston, MA), Kids Run Flagstaff (Flagstaff, AZ), Rockland Road Runners Kids Program (Congers, NY), SRE Mileage Club (St. Rose, LA), Zucker Middle Running Club (North Charleston, SC), Run Away Mustangs (Bluffton, SC), SRA Kids (Sacramento, CA), Blazing Bulldogs Run Club (Tualatin, OR), Viejo Run Club (Mission Viejo, CA), Heliotrope Kids Run the Nation (Maywood, CA), Crimfit Summer Running Club (Flint, MI), McKinley Running Club (Tulsa, OK), Saint Louis Blazers (Brentwood, MO), Waupaca Mighty Milers

(Waupaca, WI), Kids Run for Fun (Bloomington, IL), LOW Running Bears (Baudette, MN), Countdown to Fitness Space Coast Final Mile (Melbourne, FL), and Wise Kids In Motion (St. Paul, MN).

A detailed list and compelling profiles of this years Kids Run the Nation grantees can be found at www.rrca.org/programs/kids-run-the-nation-fund/2015/.

The need to financially support youth running continues to grow as more evidence-based research shows that organized running programs for youth are a key component in combating childhood obe-sity, explained Jean Knaack, RRCA executive director. Foundations and corporations need to stop funding studies on the problem of inac-tivity and start putting more money into funding the solution: activity programs. We received more than 275 applications for programs that are getting 75,000+ children running regularly, and they are all deserv-ing of financial support.

The RRCAs Kids Run the Nation program is a gender-inclu-sive, multiweek, turnkey, youth running program designed to meet the physical activity goals outlined by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Since 2007 the RRCA has provided over $137,000 in small grants to deserving youth running programs, serving over 80,000 chil-dren, through the Kids Run the Nation Fund. The RRCAs vision is to help establish locally managed youth running programs in every school in America.

Program Spotlight

Feetures!, a leader in the performance running sock category, and the RRCA are pleased to announce their new partnership. Feetures! will directly contribute to the Kids Run the Nation Fund as the top pledge supporter for 2016. Feetures!s support of the Kids Run the Nation Fund will increase the RRCAs grant-giving ability by 50% for 2016, enabling grants to be awarded to an additional 1015 deserving youth running programs, growing 2016 giving to $30,000 or more. Hugh Gaither launched Feetures! in 2002 after spending 25+ years with a leading manufacturer of athletic socks. His son Joe, who was 15 at the time, came up with the Feetures! name during a brainstorming session around the dinner table, and thus a brand was launched. Soon after, the brand firmly established itself as a leader in the specialty running market. Along with his now-adult sons John and Joe, Hugh Gaither has

developed a family-operated business based in Charlotte, NC, whose mission and core values reflect the familys desire to support runners and athletes in their pursuit of healthy, active lifestyles. In creating a line of high-quality performance running socks that combine comfort and technology to enhance the performance of runners at all levels, Feetures! consistently delivers on its three core promises to provide real benefits to its consumers: fit, feel, and durability. Feetures! maintains an unmatched level of personalized service based on the core values of quality, accountability, simplicity, adaptability, sustainability, and innovation. Were thrilled to provide the RRCAs Kids Run the Nation Fund with this opportunity to reach more children and foster the next gen-eration of runners, says Joe Gaither, Feetures!s director of marketing. The missions of Feetures! and Kids Run the Nation are closely aligned in working to encourage healthy lifestyles through physical activity. For all the reasons you run, Feetures! and Feetures! socks are proud to support you. To learn more, visit www.feeturesrunning.com.

By Erica Gminski, RRCA Youth Programs Coordinator

RRCA Awards $22,000+ in Kids Run the Nation Grants

Feetures! Supports Kids Run the Nation to Grow Youth Running Programs


Program Spotlight

Since 1971, the RRCA has honored dedicated individu-als for their contributions and service to the sport of distance running through its Nation-al Distance Running Hall of Fame. We are delighted to an-nounce the 2016 inductees, who will be honored at the upcoming RRCA National Running Awards Ceremony on Saturday, March 19 in Dallas.

SHALANE FLANAGAN (born July 1981) is a distin-guished American runner who grew up in Marblehead, MA. She currently holds six Ameri-can records: 3000 meters (indoor), 5000 meters (indoor), 10,000 me-ters, 10K, 15K and 25K. Flanagan ran the 10,000 meters for the first time at the 2008 Stanford Payton Jordan invite, finishing in a time of 30:34.49 to break Deena Kastors American record of 30:50.32. At the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials held in Eugene, OR, Flana-gan competed in both the 5000 meters and 10,000 meters, winning the 10,000 meters in 31:34.81. This guaranteed her a spot on Team USA for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. On Aug. 16, 2008, Flanagan finished third in the Olympic 10,000 meter final, capturing the bronze medal. In that race, she also set an American record of 30:22.22, bettering her own mark from earlier that year. She is only the second American woman to win an Olympic medal in the 10,000 meters. On Jan. 14, 2012, Flanagan won the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Houston, setting the event record, clocking 2:25:38, and lat-er, the 2011 World Cross Country Championships bronze medalist represented Team USA at the 2012 London Olympic Marathon, fin-ishing 10th in 2:25:51. Flanagan also holds a unique distinction: Shes one half of the only mother-daughter combination in the RRCA Hall of Fame. Her mother, Cheryl Treworgy, was inducted into the RRCA Hall of Fame in 1988.

JON ANDERSON (born October 1949) is a lifelong resident of Eugene, OR, where he was coached by the legendary Bill Bowerman. Anderson is credited with contributing to the establishment of Eugene as a mecca for running. He is best known for his remarkable 1973 Boston Marathon win on a hot, sunny day. Anderson, just 23, passed Finlands defending champion, Olavi Suomalainen, after 20 miles to take the lead and win by nearly two minutes with a time of 2:16:03. That race also made him the first runner to win any major internation-al sporting event in Nike shoes. Anderson won his first marathon title at the 1972 Petaluma Mar-athon. Upon graduating from Cornell University in 1971, he finished third at the Olympic Trials in the 10,000 meters, qualifying for the 1972 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team. At the 1972 Munich Olym-pic Games, he placed eighth in his 10,000 meter heat, not qualifying for the finals, but still setting a personal record (28:34.2). In 1973, following his Boston win, Anderson placed fourth in the international and highly competitive Fukuoka Marathon, which

at the time was the unofficial world championship. Later, he won the 1975 Nike OTC Marathon in Eugene and represented the U.S. in the 1977 World Cross Country Championships. He set his personal best marathon at the 1980 Nike OTC Marathon, placing fourth and recording a 2:12:08.

BOB LARSEN (born January 1939) is a Hall of Fame distance and track & field coach, known mainly for coaching distance runners, although he has had success coaching across the full range of events. Larsen is arguably the most highly decorated distance and track & field coach in the U.S. Overall, he has achieved extraordinary success as a coach at every level: high school, community college, university and open divisions, as portrayed in a recent documentary film about his career, City Slickers Cant Stay with Me. The film can be accessed at www.boblarsenfilm.com. Coach Larsen enjoyed 21 seasons of cross country and 16 sea-sons of track & field at UCLA, winning two NCAA outdoor team titles (1987-88). The Minnesota native was National Coach of the Year three times (1987-88, 1995) and Pac-10 Coach of the Year nine times. In 1980 he was NCAA Natio

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