1 the award winning publication of the knoxville track club F OOTNOTES NOVEMBER 2005 Betty Schohl new KTC exec director - pg 6 Lea Ann Pool to take over as Development director - pg 5 Skelton greenway extension opens - pg 14 Runners Market takes GP lead - pg 9 Marathon numbers building - pg 17 NOVEMBER 2005 F OOTNOTES the award winning publication of the knoxville track club Betty Schohl new KTC exec director - pg 6 Lea Ann Pool to take over as Development director - pg 5 Skelton greenway extension opens - pg 14 Runners Market takes GP lead - pg 9 Marathon numbers building - pg 17
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the award winning publication of the knoxville track clubFOOTNOTESNOVEMBER 2005
Betty Schohlnew KTC execdirector - pg 6
Lea Ann Pool totake over asDevelopmentdirector - pg 5
Skelton greenwayextension opens - pg 14
Runners Markettakes GP lead - pg 9
Marathon numbersbuilding - pg 17
NOVEMBER 2005FOOTNOTESthe award winning publication of the knoxville track club
Betty Schohlnew KTC execdirector - pg 6
Lea Ann Pool totake over asDevelopmentdirector - pg 5
KTC�s Barry Lucas ranstrong to take thirdplace overall at theannual Big South Fork17.5 Trail Race onOctober 1 at BSFNRA.
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m Don't wear headsets! Useyour ears to be aware of yoursurroundings.m Carry a change for a phonecall.m Write down or leaveword of the direction of yourrun. Tell friends of your favor-ite running routes.m Run with a partner.m Run in familiar areas. Inunfamiliar areas, contact a lo-cal RRCA club or runningstore. Know where tele-phones, open businesses andstores are located. Alter yourroute pattern.m Always stay alert. Themore aware you are, the lessvulnerable you are.m Avoid unpopulated areas,deserted streets and over-grown trails. Especially avoidunlit areas at night. Run clearof parked cars or bushes.m Carry identification orwrite your name, phone num-ber and blood type on the in-side sole of your running shoe.Include any medical informa-tion. Don't wear jewelry.m Ignore verbal harassment.Use discretion in acknowledg-ing strangers. Look directly atothers and be observant, butkeep your distance and keepmoving.m Run against traffic so youcan observe approaching auto-mobiles.m Wear reflective material ifyou must run before dawn orafter dark.m Use your intuition about aperson or an area. React toyour intuition; avoid an areaor person if you feel unsure.m Practice memorizing li-cense tags or identifying char-acteristics of strangers.m Carry a whistle or othernoisemaker.m CALL THE POLICE IMME-DIATELY if something hap-pens to you or someone else,or if you notice anything outof the ordinary.
RUNNING15 tips from the RRCA15 tips from the RRCASAFETYRUNNINGSAFETY
PRESIDENT
Zane Hagy
256-7429
VICE PRESIDENT
Michael deLisle
560-5193
SECRETARY
Joe Jackson
693-5213
TREASURER
Mike Marchant
470-7374
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Betty Schohl
687-4617
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Lea Ann Pool
691-5894
Doug Anderson 681-8290
Hal Canfield 577-1537
Michael deLisle 560-5193
Zane Hagy 256-7429
Joe Jackson 693-5213
Ron Lake 675-6971
Don Madgett 435-0199
Mike Marchant 748-7887
Ron McElhaney 777-0409
Marge McLean 693-1572
Allan Morgan 673-8020
Lea Ann Pool 691-5894
Eddie Reymond 670-1533
Jerry Schohl 687-4617
Betty Schohl 687-4617
Will Skelton 523-2272
Kevin Skurski 805-7402
Marty Sonnenfeldt 531-8053
Anne Victoria 748-9656
Patrice Wolfensberger 579-1015
Knoxville Track Club2005 KTCBoard of Directors
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Zane Hagy, Michael deLisle, Mike
Marchant, Allan Morgan, Doug Ander-
son, Will Skelton, Betty Schohl
LONG DISTANCE COMMITTEE
Doug Anderson, Larry Brede, Ken Childs,
Martin Coleman, Ed Leaver, Angie Ma-
nis, Ron McElhaney, Allan Morgan, Frank
Murphy, Pam Parkinson, Tracy Rafferty,
Eddie Reymond, Jerry Schohl, Betty Schohl,
Felon Wilson
TRACK MEET MANAGEMENT
Marty Sonnenfeldt, Stanley Underwood,
Bob Neff, Charles Oliver, Joyce Hunter,
Anne Victoria
VolunteerCoordinatorsLONG DISTANCE / ROAD RACING
Betty Schohl687-4617
MEMBERSHIPKen St. Germain
450-9110
FOOTNOTES / WEBSITEMichael deLisle
560-5193
VOLUNTEERSLea Ann Pool
691-5894
GREENWAYSWill Skelton
523-2272
YOUTH ATHLETICSMarty Sonnenfeldt
406-4128
SOCIAL CHAIRPERSONAnne Victoria
748-9656
KTC APPARELDiane Scarbrough
688-0687
2005KnoxvilleTrack ClubOfficers
Committees
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THE STTHE STTHE STTHE STTHE STARARARARARTING LINETING LINETING LINETING LINETING LINETHE STTHE STTHE STTHE STTHE STARARARARARTING LINETING LINETING LINETING LINETING LINEKnoxville Track Club FOOTNOTES November / December 2005 editionSTREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS
FROM THE PRESZane Hagy, KnoxvilleTrack Club PresidentA Bright Future
SUNDAYS: Group activities start at the Concord Telephone Exchange parking lot in Farragut at 7 a.m. This is a combined Group Run that encompasses the KTC Long Distance TrainingProgram as well as other runners that opt for a short comfortable run of varying lengths. Long flat straightaways blend with rolling hills for this enjoyable run. Out�n�back coursesand loops can be of nearly any length. Contact Ron or Mary Lake at email ([email protected]) for information.TUESDAYS: Track workouts take place on Tuesday afternoons at 5:30 P.M. at the University of Tennessee�s Tom Black Track on Volunteer Boulevard on the UTK campus. Severalgroups workout concurrently, some are quite fast with others a bit slower. This activity also includes long distance track specific workouts for those involved in our long distancetraining program. Workouts are planned with each runner�s ability in mind. Coach Don Madgett orchestrates the traditional workout activities and Ken Childs leads the long distancetraining program activity.WEDNESDAYS: A festive and relaxed group get-together occurs every Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. at Runners Market, 4443 Kingston Pike Avenue, Western Plaza. DuringDaylight Savings Time, the run usually takes place on the Third Creek Greenway/Bike Trail. When darkness forces the courageous misfits off the trail, leaders generally head forthe nearby Cherokee Boulevard/Sequoyah Hills neighborhood for a comfortably paced run of 5-6 miles. Afterward, cool beverages and good company are shared at The Market.Also, on the 3rd Wednesday of each month this group usually plans a social activity/run elsewhere in the surrounding Knoxville community; see social activity calendar for updates.For more info, please contact Anne Wahlert at [email protected]: Three or four times a year, a group of club members will assemble in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for a running tour of the Cades Cove Loop Road,an 11-mile jaunt. Two of the dates are sunrise runs and one is a moonlight event. This is one of the most beautiful runs in East Tennessee, and shouldn�t be missed. Eight and fourmile loops are also possible. As events approach, dates and times will be published on the KTC web site and in Footnotes. From time to time our long distance training programwill integrate the Cades Cove loop into training plans.
SCHEDULE OF KTC GROUP RUNS
Knoxville Track Club FOOTNOTES November / December 2005 edition
I don’t know how it happened so quickly, but my time asPresident of KTC is winding down. Sadly, due to severalreasons, I’ve been less involved over the past few months
as I would have liked to have been. I greatly appreciate all theKTC board members and volunteers that have stepped in tohelp make some dramatic progress with the club this year.
Looking forward, 2006 will be year of dramatic growth andmomentum for our club. Just a few examples of why 2006 will be a greatyear:♦ Betty Schohl has stepped into the role of Executive Director withoutmissing a beat, and is already working towards bringing the club to newlevels♦ Lea Ann Pool has accepted the role of Development Director to helpsecure new sponsorships and maintain relationships with currentsponsors♦ Ron Lake and Joe Jackson have accepted positions on the KTC Boardof Directors, bringing further insight and energy to the group♦ Our Youth Athletics Program continues to excel
♦ The 2006 Knoxville Marathon, under the direction of KevinSkurski, is much further ahead in planning than the 2005 eventat this time last year.♦ The 2006 race calendar is already outlined, and volunteermomentum to assist with events is once again growing.
As life settles, I hope to be able to continue serving the KTCin the coming years. Having the opportunity to work with such
a fine board and dedicated membership has been more enjoyable thanI would have ever expected, and working on the 2005 KnoxvilleMarathon will forever live as one of the highlights of my life.
For the few of you that have read down to this point, the club iscounting on you. Please share your thoughts and opinions with theboard. If you like something, let them know. If you don’t likesomething, let them know. If you think of things you would like to seedone, let them know. You get the point. The board listens, so speak up.
Run happy.
"SHARE THE PRIDE"
Track ClubKnoxville
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In 1987, I invested the unheard of (for me)amount of $50.00 for a pair of runningshoes to join my co-workers at Tennessee
School for the Deaf on their noontime runsaround the campus in South Knoxville. I ranmy first 5K, took home some hardware, andbecame hooked on running. Little did I knowthen that I would one day be writing thiscolumn for Footnotes as your new executivedirector.
I am probably a familiar face to many ofyou who run in KTC races and local races forwhich KTC manages the finish line. I havebeen involved with the KTC for the past 18years, beginning as a runner and occasionalracer. About five years ago, Jerry (my hus-band) and I decided that we wanted to be-come faster racers. We joined the Tuesdaynight KTC group at UT’s Tom Black Track.From that point on, our involvement with theKTC mushroomed. We gained a new group offriends, raced in most of the KTC races, volun-teered in many KTC and non-KTC races, joinedthe Long Distance committee, and becameco-race directors of the Whitestone 30K. Thispast year, I coordinated the Relay Teams
portion of the Knoxville Marathon. Through-out these various experiences, the KTC hasbecome my extended family. I have gainedtremendous satisfaction out of volunteering,being involved in the Long Distance commit-tee, and co-directing the Whitestone 30K/Relay, not to mention the thrill of seeing myracing times improve due to training with theTuesday night group under Coach Madgett’sguidance, and the camaraderie of that group.
As the recent chair of the Long Distancecommittee, I began to learn about what isinvolved in the on-going scheduling of KTCand non-KTC races. I am continuing to learnmore about KTC office management throughworking with Lea Ann Pool, who has done anoutstanding job helping the club in this area.I feel very fortunate that there are so manypeople within the KTC who have made them-selves available to answer questions and pro-vide help during the interim in which therehas not been an executive director.
I am proud to be associated with a trackclub that has become one of the largest andfinest in the country. We can all be proud of
From The Director�s Chair��.Stepping Into ANew Roleby Betty SchohlKTC Executive Director
our youth athletics program, which is widelyconsidered to be one of the best in the nation.Not coincidentally, we have a track and fieldofficials association that also is considered tobe among the best in the United States.
In the past month while conducting KTCbusiness, I have noticed the high level ofrespect and esteem that our club holds amongleaders in the business community. I hope tocontinue the tradition of excellence that hasbeen established by the KTC as it promotesphysical fitness and well-being through thesport of running. I want to see our member-ship roll continue to grow, and our volunteerbase expand. Our fine volunteers are one ofthe keys to our ability to offer a full scheduleof race events throughout the year.
The KTC offers plenty of opportunities formember involvement through the variousevents listed on the website race calendar andsocial calendar. If you are looking to connectwith fellow runners, you should considertaking advantage of these opportunities.
We are in the beginning of our 2005-2006race schedule and can look forward to theupcoming publication of the new member-ship brochure and the KTC wall calendar.These publications will show the KTC raceschedule (membership brochure and wallcalendar) and non KTC race schedule (wallcalendar). The KTC website continues toprovide this information as well.
I’m looking forward to the year ahead asyour new executive director, and hope thatyou will feel free to share your thoughts andsuggestions with me. I can be reached [email protected], Knoxville Track Club, P.O. Box52266, Knoxville, TN 37950, 865-281-2111.
Inside information on the officers and board of directors of KTCGroup runs, social happenings, upcoming parties and eventsLinks to dozens of interesting running web sites nationwideRace schedules, track & field results, cross country, you name it!Conplete coverage of Youth Athletics events
Complete race results, usually within 48 hours, top to bottom in everyage group and Clydesdales, not just the award winners
IF YOU AREN�T A REGULAR VISITOR TO THEKNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB WEBSITE - www.ktc.org -YOU�RE MISSING OUT ON THE MOST COMPLETE AND UPTO DATE RUNNING INFORMATIONAVAILABLE IN THE EAST TENNESSEE AREA
IF YOU AREN�T A REGULAR VISITOR TO THEKNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB WEBSITE - www.ktc.org -YOU�RE MISSING OUT ON THE MOST COMPLETE AND UPTO DATE RUNNING INFORMATIONAVAILABLE IN THE EAST TENNESSEE AREA
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INSIDE STUFFMichael deLisle, FOOTNOTES Editor
�THERE�S ABIG DIFFERENCE�
Trails or Roads?A
n interesting debate has been sparkedon the Knoxville Track Club websitebulletin board, weighing the merits of
trail running vs road running. It’s amusing,for the most part, but there is clearly somepassion being displayed on both sides of thecoin.
What’s especially gratifying is that two yearsago, this debate would likely not even betaking place, or, if it were, there might be justa couple folks involved. But over the past twoyears, trail running opportunitieshave blossomed spectacularly inthe Knoxville area. Whereasprior to 2004 there was exactlyone trail race in which localrunners could participate, thispast season there were fif-teen, ranging in distancefrom a 3-mile scamper inthe Mayors Cup series allthe way up to the informal50K at Haw Ridge.
What happened? Did hundreds of peopleall of a sudden declare their allegiance to theoffroad side of life? Did the city, county andstate all of a sudden create dozens of newparks with long winding trails meanderingabout?
Of course not; trails and trail runners havebeen here all along, and many of us have beentreading trodden trails for a long long time.But clearly there are many avid newcomers tothe ranks, and their loyal participation in thelow-key Mayors Cup series, as well as strongshowings at other offroad races, indicate thattrail running is on the upswing.
And it’s not at the expense of road running,as many local races also have seen theirparticipation grow, especially the high qualityaffairs staged and managed by the KnoxvilleTrack Club. Take for example the KnoxvilleMarathon and its attendant events. Throughthe hard work of Zane Hagy, Eddie Reymond,Kevin Skurski and many others, the KTC puton last March a wonderful inaugural mara-
thon, with well over a thousand runners strid-ing strongly through the streets. The accom-panying half marathon drew nearly fifteenhundred more, and the 5K and kids runboth had many hundred partici-pants. This on a Sunday morningin March that had Knoxvillians inpast years sitting out on theirdecks watching the daffodilsbloom. And the 2006 version ofthe Covenant Health KnoxvilleMarathon promises to be even
better. Registra-tion is well under-
way, and lots of runners havealready set their sights on March26, 2006.
So the question re-mains unanswered, how-ever. Is it more difficultto give one’s all in a roadrace or hammering hilly
trails?
As one who has done both, it’s a tough call.Many veteran runners may lean toward thetrails, as summoning up the mental ante foryet another hard 5K becomes more and more
challenging, and the physical and spiri-tual rewards of running through thewoods grows more appealing. Thetrails bring us back to the halcyon daysof youth, romping through the forestswithout a care in the world, whereasblasting off with a thousand other run-ners down the streets toward yet an-
other finish chute sometimes seems like animpossible task. No, give me the trails anyday.
And yet for pure sport, for pure competi-tion, for pure athletic excellence, there can be
no doubt that the best athletesin the world of running are outthere on the track and on theroads. Running at its most pri-mal level is about speed; it hasbeen since we were kids. Eventaking into account the mentaltoughness and mind bogglingstrength of the world’s bestultrarunners, it is still a race,and the race goes to the win-
ner. The fastest person from point A to pointB.
I know, we’re all winners when we toe theline, either in a race, or by ourself at atrailhead far from civilization. And I knowwhich type of running appeals to me. I think,however, we’ve got to try to race fast first.Then, when the speed, however much or littlethere is to start with, begins to wane, the morerewarding path to take is the one strewn withleaves, rocks and roots.
That’s my story and I’m stickin’ with it. Seeyou on the trails. Or the roads. Or both.
We are organizing a KTC Trail Runners Group. We plan to:♦ Provide fellow trail runners with the opportunity to socialize♦ Increase knowledge of trail running/racing opportunities in the area♦ Organize group training and trail runs♦ Exchange trail running tips
The group is open to anyone regardless of running abilityor trail running experience.Contact John Bowman at [email protected] or(865) 607-8595 for more information.
KTC TRAIL RUNNERSGROUP FORMING
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KTC Grand Prix Point Totals
The KTC Grand Prix for 2005-2006 is a series of races, beginningwith the Guns and Hoses 5K in September and concluding withthe Carter Mill 10K in July. At the end of the season, points willbe tallied, and awards given to the top ten male and female per-formers for their twelve best races only.
TEAM COMPETITIONRunners Market 15EBS 11Red Runners Market 9Team Health Shoppe 7Bullfrog Jumpers 1Postrace Party 1Left Behind 1
Explanation of scoring system andcomplete results on www.ktc.org
Through Mill House Classic - Nov 6 2005
The 2004-2005 Grand Prix season endedthe same as the previous five seasons,with Marsha Morton as the overall indi-
vidual champion and the Hal. W. Canfieldaward winner. Marsha scored 86 points, 20more than her nearest female competitor and22 more than the individual male champion.She has now won the overall championshipnine out of the last ten years. Pat Dentonnosed out Anne Victoria by one point forsecond in the women’s division.
Bob Cunningham, who finished third lastyear, is the male individual champion. Bob’swin continues the trend of over-50 male cham-pions, which started two years ago with PaulBarrette. Proving that you don’t have to be an“old guy” to finish high in the Grand Prix, Ron“The Kid” Manis,” only 39 years old, finishedin the runner-up position, 8 points behindBob.
The team race was particularly exciting
this year as EBS Team Racing came on strongin the second half of the season to challengeRunners Market for the top spot. When thedust settled, Runners Market was the overallchampion by only two points. With EBS TeamRacing as the apparent pre-season favorite, itwill be interesting to see if Runners Marketcan win their third straight team champion in2005-2006.
Except for Marsha’s dominance, this was aseason of change for the Grand Prix. Limitswere established on the number of racescounted in the scoring. For individuals, pointswere awarded for 18 races but each runner’scumulative score included only the scoresfrom his or her best 12 races. Similarly forteams, points were awarded for 11 races buteach team’s cumulative score included onlythe scores from their best 8 races. Also, thetop five teams in each race were awardedpoints, rather than only the top three as in2003-2004.
The 2005-2006 season will see one addi-tional change: Points will be awarded to thetop five Clydesdale and Athena finishers ineach race, with 5 points to first, 4 points tosecond, and so on.
Unchanged are the non-scoring require-ments for Grand Prix awards. To qualify fortop-ten recognition and an award you must bea KTC member and have volunteered for threeor more KTC-involved events or activities dur-ing the year, which include KTC races, racesfor which KTC provides finish line services,KTC adopt-a-highway cleanups, and KTC-or-ganized track meets. There are probablyother activities that qualify and you can expect“extra credit” for heavy volunteer involve-ment in the Knoxville Marathon. Feel free tocall or email me with questions (see KTCwebsite under “Club Administration, Boardof Directors”).
In 2005-2006, it may be more diffi-cult than ever to challenge Marsha forthe overall championship. She turns 40during this next season and will no doubtdominate the Master’s division in thoserare races where she doesn’t finish inthe top three overall.
Sally Evenden 24Cindy Spangler 19Hope Young 19Marsha Morton 18Jennifer Brigati 17Genevieve Barrett 16Wendy Williams 16Beth Rice 15Anne Victoria 15Johnna French 14Leann Adkins 12Kelley Darnell 12Katie McCarver 10Nancy Johnson 9Jasmin Keller 9Emily Peircy 9Patricia Williams-Smith 9Kathy Wolski 9
Grand Prix Updateby Jerry Schohl, KTC Grand Prix Guru
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KTC Grand Prix Winners2004-2005 Racing Season MALES FEMALES TEAMSBob Cunningham 64 Marsha Morton 86 Runners Market 39Ron Manis 56 Pat Denton 66 EBS Team Racing 37Bruce Fox 54 Anne Victoria 65 Team Health Shoppe 25Bob Barber 53 Kelley Darnell 63 Runners Market 2 7Paul Barrette 49 Wendy Williams 59 Wednesday Runners 6Bruce Blankenship 47 Beverly Leamon 58Ken Childs 47 Beth Rice 55Elijah Shekinah 47 Cornelia Porter 54Larry Brede 46 Sally Evenden 53Michael Wortley 46 Cindy Spangler 49
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by Michael deLisle
One Hail of a RunT
he other day I called up my run-ning buddy, Chicago Al, and wedecided to take an afternoon jaunt
along Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge.This would not be a trail run, but rathera greenway run. I’d heard that the newEmory Valley Greenway in Oak Ridgewas a pleasant place to run throughthe woods, and it was time to check itout.
Running from the southern end ofthe greenway along Melton Hill Drive,within minutes we were huffing and puff-ing like two 55-year olds. Coming downthe other side, recovery was a bit slow inarriving, and was mitigated by a fewslippery leaves, as well as numerousacorns and walnuts. But we managed topass by those less than treacherous im-pediments, and soon were cruising alongnext to the lake on the flat scenic asphalttrail that winds for nearly four milesalongside the lake. It was very peaceful,and we were greeted by a couple of greatblue herons, fishing for their dinner aswe ran by.
Watching for the spurtrail leading off to the west,I spotted it finally, and wecrossed the roadway andheaded into the woods. Notknowing much about thisnew greenway, we simplystarted off down the trail.
It led smartly through anew growth woods, winding up, downand around. The trailside had beenplanted with grass and the lush greencontrasted with its pale bleached cousinevidenced throughout most of East Ten-nessee during the very dry late summerand fall. The footing was very sound,despite occasional outbursts of walnuts,and the grade, while not flat, was cer-tainly easy to navigate.
Soon the greenway led down by aninlet of the lake, and ran along the waterfor a good ways. After a time the pathexited the woods and ran for a shorttime along the road, then entered a newsubdivision on the left. It quicklydarted to the right, leaving civili-zation behind, and continu-ing to wind through thewoods.
After a short time, a fewraindrops began to splattergently on the pavementaround us. I had a hat on,so the rain didn’t troubleme. It was rather refresh-ing, and we both remarkedhow much different it is for rain tobegin while we were already running,contrasted with trying to step out thedoor into an ongoing rain.
Eventually we decided to turnaround, even though we hadn’t reachedthe end of the greenway. We’d onlyplanned an hour run, so it was time to
head back. The rain wasfalling a bit more insis-tently by that time, but stillnot at all an inconve-nience.
By that time I was fad-ing a bit, and needed apep talk from my compa-triot about how he fought
off fatigue during his recent marathon.Between the pep talk and the ever in-creasing rain, I managed to stay fo-cused on the run, rather than my dis-comfort.
We came back out of the woods andskidded to a halt at the edge of the road.With five o’clock traffic building, it tooka minute or two for a break in traffic to
let us across the road. As we stood there, the rain pickedup noticeably for short time, then slacked off as we ranacross the road.
I looked to the north and saw a vast thick whiteness,and assumed (mistakenly) that it was the patch of heavyrain we’d just endured. We turned onto the Melton HillGreenway and began the two miles back to my car.
Running along steadily, I saw something bounce at thebottom edge of my field of vision. I looked down and sawanother something hit the ground. It looked to be a smallpiece of ice.
Ice? What the...?
It was hailing. In the middle of October, it was hailing.At first it was amusing. Small hailstones the size of peas
were bouncing gently off the blacktop.We started to talk about whether
we’d ever run through a hail-storm.
Next thing we knew, we weredoing just that. The sky opened up, asif someone giant had pulled open azipper and released a furious cloud ofice pellets. We were being pelted by
hailstones more thick and densethan any I can remember. Andthey got bigger and bigger. Whatstarted out peasized quickly be-
came as big as a marble. Soon ice pellets the size ofquarters were bouncing off the ground, and off us, aswell. I was glad I had worn a hat. Even a flimsy runningcap such as I wore did a decent job of lessening the impactof hundreds of hailstones.
Al had no such good luck. From time to time I hearda yelp or a curse from ahead of me where he ran. I calledout to him to take the car key and go on ahead, as I wasalready going as fast as I could. He declined andgraciously doubled back to run with me.
That was when the lightning began. What had beendistant rumbling suddenly flashed blindingly, accompa-nied simultaneously by deafening crashes. From everydirection it cracked and roared. My thoughts of coweringfor temporary protection from the hail under a lone treestanding alongside the lake vanished with the onset of thisnew danger, and yet we did so for a few frighteningseconds before forging our way back out into the storm.It occurred to me that we shouldn’t run too close to-gether; if one of us were struck by lightning, at least theother would survive. Morbid thought, but true.
At first we’d noticed small splashes as the rain and hailbounced off the pavement, but by this time, each impacthad grown and coalesced such that only a silver sheen
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TEAM COMPETITIONby Dave Alderman
2005-2006 KTC TEAM COMPETITION RACESDATE EVENT SCORING9/10/05 Guns and Hoses 5K Top 4 Runners
9/18/05 Wears Valley 15K Top 4 Runners
11/6/05 Mill House 15K Top 4 Runners
11/24/05 Autumnfest 8K Cross Country Scoring
1/28/06 Calhoun’s 10 Miler Top 4 Runners
3/5/06 Whitestone 30K Relay Relay Time with 3 Run-ners, each of whom willrun a single leg of the relayand team scoring determined by the final relay time
3/26/05 Knoxville Marathon Relay Full Marathon Relay Timewith 4 Runners, each ofwhom will run a single legof the relay and team scor-
DATE EVENT SCORINGing determined by thefinal relay time
4/8/06 Dogwood Classic 5K Top 4 Runners, includinga three member all femaleteam race which will notcount for points
5/20/06 Lakeway 5K Top 4 Runners with teamsconsisting of top five runners, one of which must bea female
5/27/06 Expo 10K Top 4 Runners, includinga three member mastersonly team race which willnot count for points
7/3/06 Fireball Classic Top 4 Runners
7/8/06 Carter Mill 10K Top 4 Runners
Defending champion Runners Marketopened the 2005-2006 KTC Team Com-petition with first place finishes in the
Guns and Hoses 5K and the Wears Valley 15K.“There are several teams who have a chanceof winning the championship”, commentedRunners Market team captain Bobby Hol-combe. “We’re fortunate to have a group ofrunners who have a strong desire to run welland defend our title. Winning the first tworaces is a good start for us.”
Competing against a record fourteen teamsin the Guns and Hoses 5K, Runners Marketscored a combined time of 62:14 to second-place EBS’s 64:21. The first three individualfinishers were from Runners Market. The trioof Alan Horton (15:17), Bill Kabasenche(15:25), and Bobby Holcombe (15:35) ranin a tight pack and propelled Runners Marketinto a lead that EBS could not overcome.Elijah Shekinah rounded out the team scoringfor Runners Market with a time of 15:57.
EBS was paced by Male Masters winnerEliud Khisa (15:45, 4th overall), EricVandervort (16:06), Ermias Regas (16:10),and Ed Wright (16:20). Leading Red RunnersMarket to a third place finish were Keith
Gemeinhart (17:35), Jeff French (17:41),Jasmin Keller (17:57), and Ron Manis(18:04).
Posting another team leading time forfourth place Team Health Shoppe wasJeff Colfer (16:59), trailed by JasonAltman (17:55), Ray Wilson(18:32), and Mark Hickey(19:51). Following Team HealthShoppe in order of finish were theBullfrog Jumpers, Post Race Party,Team Canada, FBI Race Team, LeftBehind, Knox Fire Dept., KPD, Pi-lot, Farragut ROTC, and Wednesday Runners.
Runners Market tore through the WearsValley 15K course at a blistering pace. BillKabasenche marked a first place overall dayat 49:11, and Alan Horton came in on hisheels with a 49:52. Bobby Holcombe wasnext to cross the line for Runners Market(50:38), good for third place overall, andElijah Shekinah (53:32) in fourth. Theirefforts (202:13) gave them a comfortablemargin of victory over second place Red Run-ners Market (222:45) and EBS (224:55).
For Red Runners Market, finishes by Daniel
Julian (54:44), Jeff French (55:56), KeithGemeinhart (56:01), and Greg Johnson(56:04) enabled them to nip EBS by twominutes. To compliment a third place teamfinish, EBS runners Eliud Khisa (51:19) andJeff Armstrong (61:37) recorded fine indi-vidual results. Khisa captured the Male Mas-ters title while Armstrong won Male Grand-master. Rounding out the scoring for EBSwere Ermias Regas (53:53) and Phil Roberts(58:06). Team Health Shoppe (244:12) fin-
ished fourth, led by Jeff Colfer (55:51),Jason Altman (60:59), Ray Wilson
(62:29), and Kevin Skurski(64:53).
Jennifer Brigati (64:12) wasthe lead runner for Post Race Party(282:53), pacing teammates Pe-
ter Kalet (67:20), David Flynn (74:16), andJennifer Vaughan (77:05) to a fifth placefinish. They were followed by Left Behind,with Bo Saulsbury (72:29), Bob Cunningham(72:52), Maurizio Conti (86:40), Paul Bar-rette (89:45), and the Quick Chicks, featur-ing Nancy Johnson (74:51), Cindy Spangler(81:01), Tracy Rafferty (81:21), and LizaGraves (88:46).
The next team race is the Mill House 15K onNovember 6th, 2005. It’s not too late to join in onthe fun and excitement of team competition. Ifyou’re interested in organizing a team, contactTeam Coordinator Eddie Reymond [email protected] or 865-670-1533.
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The City of Knoxville held a ribbon cuttingon October 28 for two of its newestgreenways that are now complete. On a
perfectly blue and crisp fall day, Mayor Haslampresided over the event at Island Home Park,and the attendees included the TennesseeDepartment of Highways Commissioner GeraldNicely, Alan Melka, superintendent of Ten-nessee School for the Deaf that donated theprincipal easementfor the greenway ex-tension, and CityCouncilman JoeHulquist, in whosedistrict the twogreenways are lo-cated. KTC Boardmembers MichaeldeLisle, MargeMcLean, Will Skelton,Doug Anderson, Kevin Skurski, and AnneWahlert also attended the ribbon cutting.Mayor Haslam recognized TSD for their sup-port of the greenway and he, CommissionerNicely, and Councilman Hulquist spoke briefly.
The two new greenways are the 1.15 mileextension of the Will Skelton Greenway fromIsland Home Park (in the Island Home Com-munity off Sevier Avenue) to the existing 2.3mile greenway in Ijams Nature Center andForks of the River Wildlife Management Area,and the new .8 mile segment of the RiversideGreenway that extends along Lake Loudonfrom McWherter Park and the South Knox-ville Bridge to the existing 3.0 mile Riverside(previously Neyland Greenway) near RegasRiverside Tavern. Next up construction-wise
At the October 28 ribbon cutting, MayorHaslam also announced the receipt by the Cityof Knoxville of two substantial greenway grantsfrom the Federal/State TEA-21 program thatallocates a portion of Federal TransportationAct funding to transportation enhancementssuch as greenways. The Mayor had actually
received notice of the two grants in Nashvillefrom Governor Bredesen the week before.The grants are $1,161,580.00 for the KnoxBlountGreenway (Knoxville to Alcoa) and $369,842.00for the Second Creek Greenway (ConventionCenter to Riverside Greenway).
An important change in greenway names isalluded to above. The old Neyland Greenway
along Neyland Drivefrom the UniversityClub to Regas Riv-erside Tavern andthe newly con-structed JamesWhite Greenwayfrom the Tavern tothe South KnoxvilleBridge are beingcombined with a
new and very appropriate name, the RiversideGreenway.
If you didn’t see the recent Metro-Pulsearticle on greenways by Jack Neely, entitled“Sewing Greenways,” you should take a look,as it is probably the best journalistic articleever on greenways inthe Knoxville media.The thrust of the ar-ticle is the current ef-fort to “connect”Knoxville’s alreadyoutstanding system ofgreenways. It can stillbe accessed at: http://www.metropulse.com/articles/2005/15_40/cover_story.shtml.
For those of youwho’ve noticed theroots cracking through the asphalt on theThird Creek Greenway between Tyson Parkand the River, the City Service Department hasrecently repaved most of that asphalt, and did
a great job, even widened the greenway inplaces. Tim Alexander, the City’s long-timeasphalt foreman, said it was one of the twohardest repaving jobs he’s ever done, under-standable since the greenway is right besidethe creek with trees everywhere.
An alternative for more mileage from thenew Riverside Greenway mentioned above isto turn left (north) at the east end instead ofcrossing the railroad tracks into McWherterPark; if you go north under the bridge thatconnects to the South Knoxville Bridge, you’llsee a fairly unknown greenway going left,above the road; it’s called the MorningsidePark Greenway and, although initially all con-crete on the side of the ridge, it shortly entersthe Morningside Park and ultimately reachesthe north portion of Hazen Avenue; this wouldadd about .5 mile of mileage one way.
THE LONGEST GREENWAYRUN IN KNOXVILLEIf you want a truly LONG GREENWAY RUN
in Knoxville (and by far the longest on Knox-ville greenways), combine the Third Creek,Riverside (formerly Neyland and James White)and Will Skelton Greenways for a total ofabout 12.3 miles one way (and, coinciden-tally and interestingly, by adding a segment tothe University Club, the total is almost exactlya half-marathon distance of 13.1 miles oneway). It’s all on greenways except for 2.1miles in the middle, and that section is lowtraffic and mostly has sidewalks or wide shoul-ders (the Haslam administration hopes toconnect those 2.1 miles with a greenway inthe next several years). There are only fourat-grade road crossings. The scenery of thisroute is varied and often very scenic since it is
generally either inforested areas or fol-lows either ThirdCreek or the shore ofLake Loudon. Here’show it goes, startingat the entrance to theBi-Lo Grocery onForest Park Blvd. inBearden (just west ofRunners Market):
♦ Follow ThirdCreek Greenwayfrom the Bi-Lo,
mainly near or along Third Creek and mainlywooded, all the way to Lake Loudon (3.7
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miles); at the lake turn left (east) onto theRiverside Greenway and follow it and the laketo downtown and the bridge across First Creekjust below Regas Riverside Restaurant (2.2miles); continue on the new section of theRiverside Greenway beside the Riverside Ma-rina to the end of the greenway just before theRR tracks at the entrance to McWherter Park,below the South Knoxville Bridge (.85 miles);the total of all these greenways is about 6.75miles.
♦ At the end of the new section of theRiverside Greenway turn left (instead of rightinto the Park that is under the bridge) and goup and over the South Knoxville Bridge (onthe wide shoulder); at the south end of thebridge exit and turn right on Sevier Ave andfollow it to the bottom of the hill on the widecurb; turn right onto Island Home Blvd whichis tight for a very short distance and thenthere’s a sidewalk on the north, river side, ofthe street; follow the sidewalk to the IslandHome Community and into the subdivision,mainly on sidewalks; turn left to stay near the
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m,x continued from page 14 m,xriver at all turns after entering the subdivi-sion, especially turn left onto Spence Street,then again onto Estelle Circle at Island HomePark. Near the Park when turning onto EstelleCircle you will be turning toward the river andafter about 300 or so feet turn left into the Parkand onto the Will Skelton Greenway; the total ofall this section to the greenway is 2.1 miles.
♦ From Island Home Park follow the WillSkelton Greenway to the Ijams Nature Centerentrance (1.35 miles); then continue on thegreenway through the Nature Center woods,through an short residential/industrial area,and then along the river through the espe-cially scenic Forks of the River Wildlife Man-agement Area to its end on top of a hilloverlooking the French Broad River (2.15miles); the total of all this greenway is about3.45 miles.
Thus the one-way total for the entire
distance is about 12.3 miles; if you want tomake it almost exactly a half marathon dis-tance one way, turn right when you reach theRiverside Greenway and go .8 miles to its endat the University Club, first on the UT Agcampus and then along the river; then returnto where you started for a total of 1.6 addi-tional miles and continue as above; this makesthe total run about 13.1 miles one way.
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was visible for several inches above the sur-face of the road. Cars driving alongside onMelton Hill Drive were forced off the road bythe whiteout.
At one point a truck pulled off and camewithin inches of the edge of the greenway.First I thought he was going to drive right upon the greenway and block ourpath. Then for one hopeful sec-ond I thought the driver was go-ing to offer us shelter, but then Ipeered inside his fogged up win-dows and saw three men huddledtogether in the cab, so I aban-doned that hope.
About that time we noticed asizzling sound to our left that we realized wasthe sound of a million ice pellets landingnoisily in the lake.
When we’d first started running back alongthe lake the wind had been a helpful compan-ion, blowing briskly behind us, which had theadded benefit of keeping the hailstones at ourback. But the last half mile of the greenwaybent back to the west, and, as it did, we foundourselves forced to lean hard into the windjust to stay upright. Additionally, the hail now
drove into us from the side, stinging our faces,arms and hands. One particularly viciousshot hit the tip of my right finger. It stung likeI’d been hit by a hammer.
So much rain fell so fast that the greenwaybecame a watercourse inches deep through-out the final half mile of our journey. Mylightweight trainers were now heavy water-logged boats that didn’t float, each step splash-ing through deepening rivulets that inun-dated the asphalt. There was no thought ofstepping around the deepest puddles; the
whole trail was a puddle. Heck, itwas a stream.
And my shirt, vauntedmicrofiber sleeveless well knownas the best wicking fabric avail-able to man? It was a heavy,drooping, sodden mess. Wicking?Not in this downpour. No chance.
The only redeeming factor about the stormwas that I’d totally forgotten that earlier I’dbeen so tired I’d even walked a hundred yardsto recoup some energy. Walking at this pointwas not an option. Running slowly was out ofthe question. The only sane course of actionwas to run as hard and as steadily as I could,thinking of naught but getting back to the car.
The car! My shiny new car! I had visionsof it standing pockmarked like an acneplagued teenager, huge hailstones denting
the sheet metal, cracking the windshield. WasI insured? I didn’t know. And what weregoing to do when we got there? Just get in?What would two completely drenched run-ners do to my new upholstery? The car wouldbe ruined, inside and out.
Despite all this doom and gloom, I some-how found during the last two hundred yardsanother gear, and raced ahead of my water-logged compadre, extricating the carkey fromits hiding place and opening both doors justas Al dashed into the parking lot. We bothdove into the car, oblivious to everythingother than getting in out of the storm.
We sat there for a minute, totally blownaway, and then began to giggle. Soon thegiggling became full blown laughter. Withinseconds, we were all agog at what a great timewe’d had. Minutes before, we’d been inmortal danger from lightning, wind, ice andrain, and now, ensconced in our two thou-sand pound cocoon of steel and plastic, wewere survivors, no, we were champions! We’dovercome the worse that Mother Nature couldthrow at us, and we’d come out on top.
Laughing insanely, I finally started the car.We were forced to wait another five minutes,hail drumming deafeningly on the rooftop,while the overmatched defroster of the littleauto fought valiantly to clear the windshieldsufficiently for us to depart. Eventually itsucceeded, and we pulled out into traffic,prepared to battle through the overwhelmingstorm all the way back to Knoxville.
Didn’t happen. A mile from where I’dparked, just as we passed the parking lot toHaw Ridge, the wet roadway became intermit-tently mottled, then dry. It simply hadn’trained there, or, if it had, it had been soinsignificant that the residual heat from thehighway and passing vehicles had alreadyevaporated it. We drove back to Knoxvillethrough occasional light drizzle, and, whenwe got back, everything was bone dry. WhenI got home, the dust from my earlierlawnmowing was still hanging in the air.
Had we gone into the Twilight Zone? Hadwe fallen victim to heat and dehydration,imagining the whole adventure?
Who knows? Especially after returning toKnoxville to find no rain had fallen, the wholerun had taken on the air of a Running Manstory from Footnotes in the early 90’s. Truthis often stranger than fiction. But whateverhappened out there, we had one hail of a run.
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The Marathon Organizing Committee hasbeen hard at work already planning agreat event this year. Brainstorming
sessions have resulted in some fun and newideas. What are some of the new things instore for this year?
Expanded team competition. You can stillparticipate in the 4-Person Relay (which ispart of the KTC’s seasonal team competition.)But this year, you can also participate as amember of a team in the marathon, halfmarathon, or 5k in the “team competition.”You may have as many people as you’d like onyour team. For special team awards, only thetop 3 participants on your team will score -their times will be combined for a team time(ALL participants are also timed individuallyand are eligible for all individual awards andprizes.) There will be team categories formale only, female only, and co-ed teams.Teams can be any groups of people who wantto add this designation (for free!) to theirregistration. Encourage others you know tojoin you in the race...coworkers, classmates,
family, military, friends, etc. are all greatideas for teams.
The Fittest Company Competition is newthis year. It is based on participation, not onspeed. For each person in your company whoparticipates in a race, your company getspoints - 3.1 for the 5k, 6.55 for the relay, 13.1for the half marathon, and 26.2 for the mara-thon. Add all the points up and the companywith the most points wins. We’ll have catego-ries for small business, medium business,and large business.
Post-Race Party in Thompson Boling Arena!Now you only need to walk across the street to
the arena for all the post-race festivities, in-cluding music, food & drink, awards, andtherapeutic massage.
The KTC’s Marathon Training Program isgetting set to kick-off. The first group run willbe on Nov 19th on the 3rd Creek Greenway,which includes some of the marathon course.Meet in the Bi-Lo parking lot. There will be abrief kickoff, some flyers to hand out aboutthe program, and a group run. This programpromises to be a fun way to prepare for the bigday. We really need runners at all levels toserve as pace group leaders during some ofthese long runs. If interested, please contactJason Altman, the training program captain,at [email protected] or callthe marathon office at 684-4291. Thank you!
Congratulations to everyone who took partin races this fall. Knoxville had solid showingsat a number of marathons. So, now that yourfall race is out of the way, isn’t it time to startthinking about you know what? See you outthere at the training runs!
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AT THE KTC PICNIC AUGUST 2006
VOLUNTEERS!There will once again be a multi-tiered award system of valuable KTC apparel given to those who worked eithera minimum of five or a minimum of twelve events. Qualifying events include road races, track meets, adopt-a-highway, Mayors Cup races and summer youth program events.
Call Lea Ann Pool681-5894
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You Say You Want anEvolution?!!
STRENGTH & CONDITIONINGFOR ULTIMATE
PERFORMANCEby Mick Larrabee, P.T.
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Based on the number of responses Ireceived, it seems that my last columnwas successful in generating some good
discussion about a topic many runners havelots of questions about – running technique.Instead of just running harder or longer manyathletes are looking to run smarter. To do soyou must start with good running economyand efficiency of motion. The smarterrunner uses less energy to run at a givenpace due to better technique, strongermuscles, and/or more elastic tissues.They have learned to be more efficientand get more speed out of lessenergy…BRILLIANT!...aah, takesme back to one of my favoriteTV commercials forGuinness, but I digress.
Since I previously cited several recentstudies showing that it is definitely possible tochange gait patterns with proper training, Ihave decided to reveal another method that isgaining a lot of respect by elite athletes –Evolution Running. In fact it was Ken Mierkethat developed Evolution Running after ana-lyzing over 6,000 VO2max tests that showedefficiency played a greater role in runningspeed at lactate threshold than energy output84% of the time.
So, how do we runners expend ourenergy…or even more telling is how shouldwe? It is my belief that the more energyavailable for the propulsion phase of gait, thefaster the runner. If the athlete can channelthat energy in a horizontal direction he/shewill cover more ground in less time. There-fore, all training techniques should seek to maxi-mize propulsion and minimize wasted energy.
This begs the question – “How do runnerswaste energy?” The primary source of wastedenergy among runners is vertical displace-ment. Moving a body upwards against gravityrequires a lot of energy. The higher a runner’s
body elevates the further it has to comedown to meet the ground (simple
enough, eh?). During this downwardmotion gravity kicks in and begins
to accelerate the mass down-ward toward your interaction with
the earth – foot strike. Runners witha greater vertical displacement will landharder, requiring more powerful
muscle contractions to catch theirbodyweight, thereby increasing the
energy cost of support, not tomention the increased forces atimpact which can lead to devas-tating injuries.
The Basics ofEconomical Running(according to Evolution Running)♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Elastic Recoil: Your connective tissuesare elastic and capable of storing energy uponlanding and returning it at push-off. Theclassic example of this is the rubber band –pull it back and let go, it will snap backforcefully. Unfortunately due to the viscoelas-tic properties of human tissue, when youstretch and hold human tissue it stretches andsubsequently you lose that forceful “snappingback”. The energy stored from the prestretchis lost. For the runner this means that thelonger your foot stays in contact with theground the more energy you will lose and thissource of propulsion is lost. Efficient runnersminimize contact time with the ground and
strive for a stride rate of at least 180 footstrikes/minute.
♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Correct Foot-Strike Placement: Themost common error here is the runner thatreaches forward with the foot before footstrike to increase stride length. When the foothits the ground in front of the body there is anequal and opposite ground reaction forcedirected backwards which is, in essence, a“braking force”. This runner will have noleverage to pull the body forward and mustwait until the body catches up. As the bodymoves forward over a fixed foot the center ofmass must also move upward which increasesthe vertical displacement (see above). How-ever, the runner that moves the foot-strike toback underneath the hips provides a muchgreater angle of displacement, making theimpact to the ground more of a glancing blow.The net result is less impact delivered to thefoot/low leg and more energy directed for-ward to maintain momentum. This techniquealso contributes to faster turnover as it de-creases the time that the foot is on the ground.
♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Body Position: This is intrinsicallyrelated to correct placement of foot strike. Ifyour foot lands under your hips your body willnaturally lean slightly forward. This forwardlean should not be exaggerated, and the run-ner should lean from the toes while keepingthe body in a straight line (think about leaningon your rib cage). The head must maintain anupright position with your vision focused onan object that is slightly higher than eye level.Arms should be at your side with elbows bentto 90°. During arm swing the elbows shouldmove just as far back as it moves forward andthe hands should not cross midline. To agreat degree your arms dictate leg turnover sokeep the movements short and quick.
♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Creating Propulsion: Pay attention,this is very important…we will now concen-trate on where you should spend your en-ergy to gain greater speed. As your foot isswinging through the air, just before the footcatches up with the knee, pull back with theentire leg and put your foot down and beginthe “foot drag movement” immediately be-neath the hips. Use the powerful hip exten-sors (gluteus maximus and to a much lesserextent the hamstrings) to pull straight backagainst the ground instead of pushing downinto the ground. It’s important to realize thatduring the entire propulsive phase of thistechnique the knee angle should be slightlybent and remain constant (the leg pivots
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SOCIALIZINGWITH KTC
Anne Victoria, KTC Social GuruWednesday September 21Riverfront Group Pub Run
Sunday October 16Cades Cove Loop Sunrise Group Run
The pub runners experienced the ideal ingredients required for acapital pub run- good conversations, a playful running path andrewards at the end of the journey. While most runners took off
westward along the riverfront, a small yet mighty group of renegade pubrunners headed east. But in the end, each one of us was branded agenuine Pub Runner.
Sara Abdulla and Ron Lake, both won a couple free drafts for wearingthe most KTC apparel during the group run.
An absolutely beautiful morning greeted the daybreak runners! Thenear-full golden moon shown above the western horizen longenough to signal the start of our group run. My visual acuity then
hit a high point at the 8 mile turn-around onto Hyatt Lane as I beheld theblanket of morning fog lift away from the Cove’s core.
Animal sightings reported consisted of several coyotes, a multitudeof horses and deer, a swarm of wild turkey, a handful of chipmunks andtoward the end of the loop, only two motor vehicles passed.
Donate your old running shoes to receive raffle ticketsat the door (even more door prizes this year!)
Potluck meal, gourmet ham, vegetarian lasagna,and 100 bottles of craft bottled beer
FEBRUARY �Art Meets Science�APRIL Downtown Group Pub RunMAY Cades Cove Loop Sunrise RunJUNE Norris Watershed Group Trail RunJULY Cades Cove Loop Moonlight RunAUGUST Knoxville Track Club Annual PicnicDECEMBER Knoxville Track Club Holiday Party
KTC HOLIDAY PARTYDON�T MISS THEFriday, December 2 - 6:00 p.m.Ijams Nature Center
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Cades Cove - after the run Cades Cove - before the sunrise
The pub run Ron Lake and Sara Abdulla
22evitcepsrep reetnulovvolunteer perspective
by Lea Ann Pool, KTC Volunteer CoordinatorCan�t AffordNot to Volunteer
Nov 19: Lakeway to the Smokies 5K - Loudon
Nov 24: Autumnfest 8K - Knoxville
Dec 3: Jingle Bell Jog 5K - Powell
Dec 10: Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis - Knoxville
Jan 1: New Year’s 5K - Knoxville
Jan 21: Race Against Racism - Knoxville
Jan 28: Calhouns 10-Miler - Lenoir City
Feb 4: Rat Race 5K - Knoxville
Feb 18: Straw Plains Half Marathon/10K
Feb 25: Love Your Libraries 5K - Knoxville
Check your calendar now and please contact me([email protected]) or 691-5894 if you can help out!
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It’s been a tough year—tsunami, hurricanes, and high gas prices—so manypeople needing help. Difficult decisions
about how much to donateand to whom. It’s easy to feelinadequate and unable tohelp as much as you’d like.What do you do when youfeel you can’t quite afford todo more? VOLUNTEER! Whata wonderful way to make adifference without leavingyourself short. Volunteeringis also a good boost for yourego. It’s a great way to get afront row seat at an event andbe observed as being impor-tant even though you may have no clue as towhat you are suppose to be doing.
Volunteers remain one of the single mostimportant aspects of all the KTC events. Nomatter how well organized or how good the
race director is—not oneof our events would happenwithout our volunteers. Ithas been my pleasure toserve as Volunteer Coordi-nator for the club the pasttwo years. It’s been greatgetting to know all of you alittle better and as I prepareto hand this over to a newvolunteer coordinator andstep into my new role for theclub, I hope you’ll continueto donate your time. I’ll be
looking for you on the front row with my“volunteer staff” shirt on.
m Don't wear headsets! Useyour ears to be aware of yoursurroundings.m Carry a quarter for aphone call.m Write down or leaveword of the direction of yourrun. Tell friends of your favor-ite running routes.m Run with a partner.m Run in familiar areas. Inunfamiliar areas, contact a lo-cal RRCA club or runningstore. Know where tele-phones, open businesses andstores are located. Alter yourroute pattern.m Always stay alert. Themore aware you are, the lessvulnerable you are.m Avoid unpopulated areas,deserted streets and over-grown trails. Especially avoidunlit areas at night. Run clearof parked cars or bushes.m Carry identification orwrite your name, phone num-ber and blood type on the in-side sole of your running shoe.Include any medical informa-tion. Don't wear jewelry.m Ignore verbal harassment.Use discretion in acknowledg-ing strangers. Look directly atothers and be observant, butkeep your distance and keepmoving.m Run against traffic so youcan observe approaching auto-mobiles.m Wear reflective material ifyou must run before dawn orafter dark.m Use your intuition about aperson or an area. React toyour intuition; avoid an areaor person if you feel unsure.m Practice memorizing li-cense tags or identifying char-acteristics of strangers.m Carry a whistle or othernoisemaker.m CALL THE POLICE IMME-DIATELY if somethinghappensto you or someoneelse, or if you notice anythingout of the ordinary.
RUNNING15 tips from the RRCA15 tips from the RRCASAFETYRUNNINGSAFETY
by Lee MurphyMS-MPH, RD, LDNCommunity Nutritionist,Knox County Health Dept.
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You may be coming off a successful rac-ing season, having worked relentlesslyto accomplish your training and perfor-
mance goals. Or you may have just reachedyour recreational training peak and your bodyneeds a break during the upcoming wintermonths. Whatever the case, the intense springand summer months have taken a toll on yourbody, both mentally and physically.Although it is time to step down yourtraining and enter the off-season,you may be worried about gain-ing a few pounds and losingthat prized physique youworked so hard to attain.The good news is that youcan stay fit during the off-season by following these fivesimple dietary guidelines:
GOLDEN NUTRITIONALRULE Balance your intakewith your expenditureWhen training for various running events,
you expend a large number of daily calo-ries—this is contingent upon your exerciseintensity, frequency, and duration; but it alsodepends on your weight, age, sex, body com-position, metabolic rate, and genetics. In or-der to optimize training and sports perfor-mance, an equal amount of energy should beconsumed. During a week’s rigorous train-ing schedule in the peak of the season,runners require more calories per day toreplenish the energy lost during training.When training is reduced, however, energyneeds decrease.
Refer to the chart on page 24 to roughlyestimate your energy needs based on your off-season training level. This chart does not takegender or body composition intoaccount (which both can affect meta-bolic rate), so use the numbers onlyas an approximate guide to yourspecific needs.
FOLLOW A MIXEDMEAL PLAN, BUT STILLFOCUS ON CARBOHY-DRATESDespite a reduction in training dur-
ing the off-season, your energy intake shouldstill consist primarily of carbohydrates, asthis nutrient is an immediate source of fuel formuscle and brain activity. Approximately 55-60% of your total energy intake should con-
sist of carbohydrates, a level that is rela-tively similar to your in-season level.
But remember, you will most likelybe consuming less overall calo-
ries. Therefore although thepercentage of carbohydratesin your diet is comparativelythe same, the amount willmost likely be less.
Once you have determined anintake level appropriate for your off-
season training needs, you will want to makewise food choices. Concentrate on such high-carbohydrate foods as whole-grain cerealand breads, whole-wheat pasta, brown rice;fruits and vegetables; beans and lentils; aswell as low-fat milk and yogurt, as these foodsare the most nutrient dense.
DON�T OVERINDULGEON PROTEINProtein needs during intense training ses-
sions are higher due to an increased turnoverof amino acids and a subsequent breakdownof muscle tissue. The average well-nourishedathlete, however, consumes more than ad-equate protein to help repair exercise-in-
duced muscle damage.
The maximum usable amount of proteinfor active adults is estimated at 1.0 gram per
pound body weight. Excessiveprotein will not beused to build morelean body mass;rather, it will eventu-ally be used for energyor may likely be storedas fat. During the off-season, protein needsare lower due to thedecreased oxidation ofamino acids and lessmuscle damage con-sistent with lower ac-tivity levels.
Try to consume two small-moderate serv-ings of protein-rich foods every day in addi-tion to getting protein from about three dairyservings. Dietary sources of protein shouldcomprise about 15-20% of your total energyintake. Choose vegetarian sources (like beansor soy) and lean protein choices (like eggwhites or chicken) often.
TREAT FAT AS A FRIEND,WITH CAUTIONWhile fat should not be viewed as an en-
emy, it is important to keep tabs on how muchfat you consume during the off-season. Onehigh-fat meal will not likely kill you, but con-tinued consumption of high-fat foods maylead to unnecessary weight gain in the off-season and, ultimately, a rough return totraining.
On the other hand, remember to be waryof very low-fat diets. Besides playing an im-portant role in absorption of vitamins andorgan protection, fats are also heavily reliedupon for energy during long events like mara-thons. Athletes, in general, should not con-sume less than 30 grams of fat per day.
m,x continued from page 23 m,xApproximately 20-35% of your total dailycalories should originate from fat, preferablyfrom plant sources (like nuts, seeds, veg-etable oils).
EAT FIVE (OR MORE!)SERVINGS OF FRUITS ANDVEGETABLES PER DAYWhen it comes to fruits and vegetables,
eating more is perhaps the best recommen-dation, as these colorful foods are loadedwith health-protective and potentially perfor-mance-enhancing nutrients. Make it your goalto eat at least five servings of fruits andvegetables (combined) per day, and if you’realready there, add several more! To increaseyour intake: add a piece of fruit or 100% juiceto your breakfast, add more vegetables toyour favorite entrée, start each meal with asalad, keep fresh fruit on the kitchen counterto easily grab for a snack, drink a fresh fruitsmoothie, eat a piece of fruit pre- or post-workout, have fruit salad for dessert, eatdried fruit instead of candy, or take snack-sized raw vegetables to snack on during theday. Whatever you do, make it easy to incorpo-rate fruits and vegetables on a regular basis.
DON�T FORGET YOURVITAMINS AND MINERALS.Even marginal deficiencies in iron, zinc,
and/or calcium can hamper your perfor-mance, regardless of the intensity of yourtraining. All three of these minerals are com-monly found deficient in ath-letes. An iron-deficient dietis associated with decreasedformation of hemoglobinand myoglobin, which carryoxygen to the blood andmuscles, ultimately leadingto feelings of weakness andfatigue. A zinc-deficient dietis associated with increasedincidence of infection andpoor wound healing. Besidesbuilding strong bones and teeth, calcium playsa role in muscle contraction, nerve transmis-sion and blood clotting.
Good dietary sources of iron include: eggs,lean meats, beans, whole grains, green leafyvegetables, tofu, dried fruit, and fortified
breakfast cereal. Zinc is in: oysters, beef,almonds, lentils, beans, whole grains, wheatgerm, nuts, soy and dairy products. Get morecalcium with: milk, fortified soy milk, yogurt,cheese, tofu, kale, broccoli, baked beans,dried figs, sesame seeds, salmon, fortifiedorange juice and fortified breakfast cereals.
If your diet does not pro-vide a sufficient supply ofthese minerals, or it is regu-larly lacking in other vita-mins/minerals, you may wantto consider a good dietarysupplement. Talk to a knowl-edgeable professional if youhave questions about yourintake and/or options forsupplements.
By following these nutritional guidelinesduring your off-season training, you will keepyour body physically ready for the upcomingracing season, while duly enjoying your well-deserved and necessary rest!
Leg Recovery: The mechanics of the legimmediately after propulsion are also veryimportant as you begin the “swing phase”.Mierke advocates incorporating a movementcalled the “heel-flick” to increase the speed
of the recovery leg while reducing the energycost. Once the foot has left the ground behindyou, immediately begin to drive the kneeforward (using the hip flexors) while keepingthe hamstrings totally relaxed. This allows theheel and lower leg to swing upward by usingmomentum – not contraction of the ham-string. Never allow the foot to catch up withthe knee and make sure you put your footdown under your hips (usually much earlierthan you think you “need” to).
I am not here to specifically endorseone technique over another. I am just simplytrying to point out that there are options outthere, and that the Pose Method and Evolu-tion Running seem to make good biome-chanical sense and have shown some very
good results (even in laboratory testing).Science has shown us that technique is train-able and I hope that I have clarified two of themore popular methods you may come across.Since running speed is determined by stridelength x stride rate it seems logical thattheories claiming to increase both are worthinvestigating. It can’t hurt to give them atry…if it does, stop, go back to your previousways, and give me a call.
Exercise Level Energy Needs Carb Needs Protein Needs Fat NeedsLittle or no exercise 14-15 calories 1-2 grams 0.5 grams 0.5 grams45-60 minutes 16-20 calories 2-3 grams 0.55-0.65 grams 0.5 grams60-120 minutes 21-25 calories 3-4 grams 0.65-0.75 grams 0.5 grams
quantities listed per pound of body weight
Nutrition Needs during Off-Season Training
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To Hash or not to Hash:Runners Boldly Going Nowhere
Middle ofthe Packby Charlotte Williams
If you enjoy a laid-back atmosphere whilerunning over unfamiliar terrain, across atrail that, well, isn’t really a trail, following
clues as to where the trail may be, and thenenjoying a beverage or two with others, thenhashing may be for you. The first thing youshould know about hashing is this; it is not arace. One of the best things about hashing isthis; you don’t have to be fast or in shape, oreven a great runner to enjoy it. Hashing iseasy, so easy in fact, many non-runners do it.
Hash HistoryThe Hash House Harriers are a world-
wide group that has been informally hashingsince 1938. Hashing was originated by agroup of Brits who patterned the game after achildhood game called paper chase. In paperchase, a hare drops bits of paper to mark thetrail and the hounds follow the trail to chasedown the hare. Being far more sophisticatednow, the hare leaves a flour trail and thehounds follow the trail across fields and marsh,through forest and stream, and over miles ofterrain.
The HashThe Hare sets the trail. The trail can either
be set before the group arrives, or, as is thecase with the Knoxville Hash House Harriers,the trail is set while the group gives the Hareabout a five minute head start. The trail cantraverse any place the Hare chooses, the morechallenging the better. The Hare uses flour tomark the trail, leaving some false trails whichinvolve checks, and there are possibly (no,definitely) beverage stops (known as BeerStops), as well as other mysterious markingsthat are explained before the run begins. Thegoal of the Hare is to disorient the Hounds,A.K.A. the pack, and to lead them past andthrough any interesting landmarks, terrainfeatures and unique trails that the chosenarea has to offer.
ChecksChecks are implemented to slow down the
fast runners, which allows the Hounds toregroup. At a check, several false trails will belaid down and the real trail will be well-hidden. While the people who arrive firstscramble around to locate the trail, the lesshurried runners can catch up and actuallytake a breather.
Hash LingoA “check” is a spot of flour either dotting
the ground or on the side of tree or post. An‘F’ or a series of “checks” that does notprogress beyond two is a false trail.When hounds are running down atrue trail they will shout, “on-on”to signify they are on trail. Houndswho aren’t sure where they hellthey are, or who they should befollowing may be heard to yell, “R-U?” All along the way, the packworks collectively, utilizing timehonored traditional hash jargon,to hopefully decipher the purpose-fully confusing array of marks andthereby ferret out the correct trail.
Hash EtiquetteI learned from my first hash that wearing
ratty old clothes is a must and your runningshoes will never look the same. I also learnedthat ticks, scrapes, thorns and poison ivycome with the territory, and blood, mud anddirt are standard accruements. Sometimesthe black muck is not only ankle deep, butstinky as well, and sometimes you ford acreek only to end up in the creek. If youprefer not to get too dirty or not go wherethere may be poison ivy or ticks, it is alwayspossible to avoid the nasty places while hash-ing by simply skirting the most unpleasantareas. While many hashers are jolly goodbeer drinkers, water is also a standard op-
tion. Among hashers there is a time honoredslogan, “Mud, Sweat & Beers”. Beer (orwater) is as integral to the hashing experienceas the trail and it is imbibed after and oftenduring the run. Hashing traditions vary fromHash to Hash, but the beer is a constant. Youdon’t have to drink to enjoy a hash, but it isunusual to find a hard core hasher that doesnot drink, although they definitely do exist.
Go Outside and PlayI enjoy hashing because, as I heard others
remark, it is like being a little kid again andrunning free. Truly, it is like playing. Re-
member when you were young and weretold to go outside and play? Well,
here’s your chance to do it again.Hashing is a great way to meetother “crazy” runners, as it takesplace throughout the world. En-glish is the language of choice, ashashing was conceived and spreadvia “British Ex-pats” who traveledacross the entire globe (with theexpansion of the English Empire).If you happen to be in an “out ofthe way” country and could really
use some contact with English speaking run-ners, the hash is a great way to meet “thelocals”. Check out www.half-mind.com orwww.gthhh.com for more details. If youwould like to hash with the Knoxville HashHouse Harriers, check the KTC web page, theKnoxville Rugby web page, or email me [email protected].
Remember – “We can tell you where &when to hash, but not why!” And – “ InHashing there are no rules & cheating isencouraged!”
This article written with Mark Griggs.
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KTC BOARD OF DIRECTORSTrack ClubKnoxville
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Track ClubKnoxvilleMinutes of Aug-Sep Meetings
AUGUST 16 2005
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The August meeting of the KTC Board ofDirectors was held on 08-16-05 at thehome of Lea Ann Pool. The meeting was
called to order by President Zane Hagy at 7:15PM. In attendance along with Hagy was LeaAnn Pool, Mike Marchant, Kevin Skurski, DonMadgett, Doug Anderson, Michael deLisle,Marty Sonnenfeldt, Marge McLean, JerrySchohl, and Anne Victoria. Absent were RickyBright, Hal Canfield, Allan Morgan, EddieReymond, Will Skelton and PatriceWolfensberger.
Guests in attendance were Ed Leaver, RonMcElhaney, Frank Murphy, Laurie Gregory,Mike Schoenberger, Liza Graves, Joe Jacksonand Betty Schohl.
Minutes from the July 19th meeting wereapproved as submitted.
First on the agenda was discussion of theorganizational proposed plan. First on theplan is the job description for the executivedirector. There was some question as to theproposed salary and as to whether the jobwould be full time and/or 40 hours per week.It was generally felt that the job would be fulltime although not necessarily needing 40hours per week. Salary decisions were left tobe decided by the hiring committee. Aftersome time, McLean made a motion to adoptpart 1 as written, second by Marchant andvote was all in favor except deLisle.
Discussion on part 2 which is the YouthDevelopment Program Director was brief andMarchant made a motion to approve it aswritten with a second from Madgett and allvoted in favor. Marty Sonnenfeldt is currentlyserving in this position.
Discussion on part 3 the Competitive TeamsDirector was also somewhat brief. The posi-tion would be filled at a time when the YouthAthletic budget would allow. Anderson sug-gested that the description be amended to add“at the pleasure of the board” after the sen-
tence of hiring of the director after the YAPbudget would allow. deLisle made a motion toaccept part 3 as written with the amendment,a second came from Victoria and again thevote was unanimous in favor.
Discussion on part 4, Development Direc-tor centered on the club’s ability to afford tofill the position. Although this position iscrucial to the income for the club, it is morecritical that the Executive Director position befilled with hope of adding the Developmentdirector by early 2006. Sonnenfeldt made amotion to accept part 4 as written based onHagy making recommendations for the posi-tion At this time there was a question as towhether these positions would be reimbursedfor out of pocket expenses such as mileage,office supplies, etc. There was also a questionas to whether the ED would be eligible for anycommission on sponsorship money that wasrecruited under that position. At that timethere was re-discussion on item 14 of part 1and it was proposed that item 14 be re-writtento read “unless the Club has employed aDevelopment Director, the ED will coordinateactivities and meet with sponsorship commit-tee”. Sonnenfeldt then made a motion to onceagain pass part 1, this time with the linechange, a second came from Skurski and itwas passed.
Discussion returned to part 4 withSonnenfeldt making a motion to pass as writ-ten, second from Pool and all were in favor.
Parts 5, 6 & 7 were approved as writtenwith Pool currently serving in the office man-ager job and de Lisle continuing to serve asthe newsletter editor and webmaster.
Hagy will not work on putting together adevelopment director committee and an ex-ecutive director committee. ED job is to beposted with approx. 2 weeks allowed receiv-ing applications and hopefully making a deci-sion and filling the position in the following 2weeks.
Next on the agenda were reports. There
was no report available on membership.
Marchant presented the treasurers report.As of 7-31- 05, cash in bank was $12,419Vanguard investment was $51,447. Marchanthas worked with Pool to check records ofnon-KTC races since July 2004 and try toconfirm whether invoices were sent out andpayments had been made. It was noted thatinformation needs to be sent to Pool in orderto invoice for race forms/website listings fornon-KTC races.
Youth Athletics report was presented byMarty. There has not been much activity sinceUSATF nationals.
Footnotes/website report was presentedby deLisle. July Footnotes was delivered in atimelier manner. September issue is in pro-duction. Website seems to be runningsmoothly.
Volunteer report was presented by Pool.Volunteer focus at this time is on the upcom-ing picnic. Awards have been ordered.
Marathon was reported on by Skurski.Main focus being on sponsorship and expovendors. Plans in the works for appreciationgifts for last year’s vendors. Announcement tobe made August 26 at 10:00 am officiallysetting the date at which time the websiteshould begin to be updated.
Social report was presented by Victoria.No activities since last meeting. Review ofupcoming schedule with possible reschedul-ing of Cades Cove Sunrise Run.
There was no Greenways report available.
Betty Schohl presented the Long Distancereport. There has not been a LD meetingsince the last board meeting. Upcoming raceschedule was reviewed and changes noted.
In new business, it was noted that the Race
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Minutes respectfullysubmitted by Lea Ann Pool,temporary acting secretary
for the Cure course has been certified. Therehas been some confusion as to the KTC in-volvement in the race. Joe Jackson, who alsoserves on the Komen board. reported on hisunderstanding what the Komen needs wouldbe. Hagy to write and submit a contractproposal based on Jackson’s request.
It was also reported that Richard Frenchhas agreed to finish out the year as thesoundman to help us get the club reorganiza-tion established. It was also approved forAngie Manis to buy a new printer for thecomputer.
The meeting was adjourned at approxi-mately 9:30.
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he September meeting of the KTC Boardof Directors was held on 9-20-05 at theParks & Recreation Office on Sutherland
Drive. The meeting was called to order byPresident Zane Hagy at 7:15 PM. In atten-dance along with Hagy was Michael deLisle,Will Skelton, Patrice Wolfensberger, EddieReymond, Kevin Skurski, Mike Marchant, DonMadgett, Lea Ann Pool, and Marge McLean.Absent were Marty Sonnenfeldt, Anne Victoria,Jerry Schohl, Doug Anderson, Hal Canfieldand Allan Morgan.
Guest in attendance was Joe Jackson.
Minutes from the August 16 meeting wereapproved as written.
Membership report was presented by Hagy.Current members are 1324 household, 1785members. Numbers are similar to August2004 although still down somewhat from pre-vious years.
Treasurer’s report was submitted byMarchant. Balances as of 8-31-05 were cashin bank $1,929.61, Vanguard investment ac-count $51,391. It was noted that at this point,2/3 of the way through the year, revenues aredown considerably mainly due to lack of spon-
sorship monies.
Executive Director report was submittedby Pool. Invoicing for non-KTC races hasbeen brought to current status and most arenow paid. Work is in process for setting thenon-KTC race schedule/calendar for 2006.Also working with several upcoming non-KTCevents, filing permits for Autumnfest 8K andNew Years Day 5K and sending out mailing forXterra, Mill House and Autumnfest. Sponsor-ship contacts have been made with TN SportsMedicine, Lawler Wood, Kingsdown,Calhouns, Preston Aviation, and Ultraweld.
There was no Youth Athletics Report sub-mitted.
Long Distance Committee report was avail-able from Betty Schohl. Finish Line andcomputer results assignments were confirmedfor fall non-KTC races. Finish Line trainingsessions are to be conducted by Ed Leaverand Jerry Schohl for members wanting tolearn how to head up a finish line. Other areasof discussion were the retirement of soundmanRichard French in January, and qualificationsfor the 2006 Long Distance series. KevinSkurski also presented ideas of acquiringsponsorship for both the marathon and LDseries.
DeLisle presented the website/Footnotesreport. September Footnotes is already out inprint and electronically. Direct Mail is doinga much better job for half the cost. Work inprogress to bill Footnotes ads/entry forms notdone since December. Also noted that boardand committee reports are not being postedon “Inside KTC” on the website.
Volunteer report was presented by Pool.Main focus has been on the volunteer picnicheld in late August, which appeared to be asuccess, and well attended. So far, busy fallrace schedule has not caused any volunteerproblems.
Greenways report was presented bySkelton. Two of Knoxville’s newest greenways,Will Skelton and James White, are practicallyfinished. Future goals include connectingthese greenways.
Social report was available from Victoria.No new activities other that what is coming upon the previous schedule.
Skurski presented the marathon report.
Currently working out contracts for severalfacilities for expo, post race activities, etc.Also working on additional sponsorship,people for planning committees and Expovendors.
Executive Director Search—finalthoughts/discussion regarding the 2 candi-dates and McLean made a move to vote, witha second by Skurski. There was a majorityvote on one candidate, however since the votewas for hiring a paid position, it requires asecond reading/vote, which was decided tobe an e-mail vote due to the urgency of theissue. Hagy is to send out a vote request within24 hours for a second vote and hopefullydecision to follow by the next day. Motion wasmade by Skelton and seconded byWolfensberger that the not-elected ED candi-date be asked to accept a board position.
Lakeway 5K—discussion as to whetherthis race be added to the KTC schedule. De-cision of the board was to allow LD chairSchohl to make determination as to the ben-efits of this addition and follow her recom-mendation.
Development committee—Hagy to puttogether committee to find Development Di-rector as well as provide interim sponsorshipassistance.
Sound System—need to work on plan forsound system future with retirement of Rich-ard French.
Discussion regarding upcoming Xterrarace—thoughts of canceling due to lack oftimely assistance from Xterra, however sincesponsorship check has been received, deci-sion made to try to put together as best aspossible with short time allowed.
Work to be done on new membershipbrochure with revised 2006 race scheduleand possible new membership fees. DeLisleto redesign and board to discuss fee changesat October meeting.
New board members—motion made toadd Joe Jackson to board, vote unanimous infavor.
Meeting adjourned around 9:00 PM.
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Middle ofthe Packby Steve Zimo
If things had gone according to plan, ratherthan being at home writing this tale, I’d beup in Ohio recuperating from just having
finished the gorgeous Towpath Marathon.But a funny thing happened as I was halfwaythrough my training for this final assault onbreaking the 4 hour marathon barrier (thoughthere had been 3 or 4 other such “final”assaults in the past)- a cancerous polypwas found in my colon. So instead ofrecovering from a marathon, I’mrecovering from a surgery thatleft me with about a foot less ofcolon. The good news is thatthe CT scans, x-rays, bloodtests as well as the pathologyreport on the lymph nodesthat were also removed dur-ing the surgery all showed nosigns of the cancer havingspread. As a result, no fol-low-up chemo or radiationtreatment is needed at this time. The badnews is that annual colonoscopies are inorder for the next few years, and now myrelatives need to be vigilant of the possibilityof colon cancer as a family history is a markerfor the disease.
Family experience with cancer is actuallythe reason my wife and I finally did getcolonoscopies in the first place. First, mysister-in-law was recently discovered to haveHodgkin’s lymphoma. She has undergonechemo and radiation treatment and is doingvery well. Then shortly after that my brotherwas diagnosed with extensive prostate can-cer, which required surgical removal of theentire gland. His cancer also has shown nosigns of having spread, and he is slowly recov-ering from his surgery. Such disturbing newsspurred us into arranging for ourcolonoscopies. The recommendation is forthose reaching 50 years of age to have such anexam, and if nothing is found, to then havethem again every 5 to 10 years. I had reachedthat age 5 years ago but just wouldn’t bringmyself to get with the program. Which is all
the more surprising because this has not beenmy first experience with cancer.
Sixteen years ago, at the age of 39, I devel-oped bladder cancer. Blood in the urine gavethat one away, though the cancer at such anage made the doctors first rule out severalother more plausible causes before an ultra-
sound exam revealed the tumor inthe bladder. The surgery to
remove that cancer wasdone with a cystoscope andI still must have annual cys-toscopic exams. But thatprocedure, although un-pleasant, only required anovernight stay at the hos-pital with no follow uptreatment. Compared to
the stories of what other can-cer sufferers have gone through, I
was embarrassed to even consider my-self as being a cancer survivor. I likened whatI went through more to having an impactedtooth removed than to someone undergoingREAL cancer treatment. Which., of course, iscompletely wrong as an untreated impactedtooth usually doesn’t kill you while untreatedbladder cancer will.
But, I do go for those annual exams andalso have the urologist check myprostate,(while in the neighborhood). Thatplus my becoming a dogged, if not talented,runner in recent years made me give shortshrift to the colon cancer guidelines. I guessI developed a “Bulletproof” mentality.
Well, now I’m back to reality. This surgerywas abdominal, so all I have to do is look atthe scar leading down from my belly button toremind me of what I’ve gone through. Myhospital stay was 10 nights rather than theusual 5 to 7 as my system had a tougher timegetting back to enough semblance of nor-malcy to allow me to go home. When Icomplained about that to my surgeon hesympathized but said that the human body is
not a machine. Its workings are not com-pletely predictable. Otherwise doctors wouldall be like Maytag repairmen. I’m home nowbut must still take it easy for another month orso. I can, however, resume running and amup to two miles a day. My goal now is to runBuddy’s Race Against Cancer in November.
Earlier I mentioned how I thought my firstcancer was more like a tooth extraction thana real serious condition. Well, I think that thatis the goal that we should be working toward.One day all cancers should be nuisance con-ditions rather than the life threatening anddestabilizing diseases most are now. For thisto happen however, we need to do two things:First, we must follow the advice veteranmarathoners give to rookies about runningtheir first race, respect the distance. In thiscase, respect the disease, something I cer-tainly didn’t do. Follow recommendationsabout prevention, including diet, physicalactivity and other lifestyle issues, and followrecommendations for self and doctor exami-nations. Second, be as generous as pos-sible in supporting cancer research andtreatment.
I hope to see you out on the road again ina while.
REALITY CHECK
2006 KTCBoard of DirectorsDoug Anderson 681-8290Hal Canfield 577-1537Michael deLisle 560-5193Zane Hagy 256-7429Joe Jackson 693-5213Ron Lake 675-6971Don Madgett 435-0199Mike Marchant 748-7887Ron McElhaney 777-0409Marge McLean 693-1572Allan Morgan 673-8020Lee Ann Pool 691-5894Eddie Reymond 670-1533Betty Schohl 687-4617Jerry Schohl 687-4617Will Skelton 523-2272Kevin Skurski 805-7402Marty Sonnenfeldt 531-8053Anne Victoria 748-9656Patrice Wolfensberger 579-1015
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by Bob GodwinTHINGS SEEN - 2005
The Havasupai Indian Reservation adjoins the Grand Canyon National Park onthe West. Its principal village is Supai,
occupied by 450 of the 650 enrolled tribalmembers. It is accessible only by foot, horse-back, or helicopter and is the only place theUSPS serves by mule. The trailhead is about140 miles Northwest of Flagstaff, where myson Ken lives.
In early August, Karen, 8 year old Marcel,and I hiked 10 ½ miles down the canyon toour primitive campsite and spent 4 days withseveral friends and 200 strangers exploringand playing in the waterfalls and pools ofHavasu Creek. Havasupai has been a writtenlanguage for only about 20 years. Havasupaieconomy is based primarily on entry andcamping fees from stalwart hikers such as we.Supai Village is composed of modest homes,a lodge, general store and café—all served bydusty paths used by people, horses and dogs.About half of the residents have caught, tamedand bred Mustangs for pack duty or the occa-sional “hiker” who prefers a sore bottom tosore feet. Learn more about them at theirwebsite: www.havasupaitribe.com.
The village was filledwith dusty barefoot chil-dren, lean Mustangs,young strong slenderhikers—and me. I wasenjoying a Coke fromthe small canteen whena 10 year old roundedthe corner of a buildingon a Wal-mart special bicycle complete withstreamers and reflectors. It was a jarringspectacle, but I enjoyed the child’s delightwith his ride as much he did.
We had a couple of days in Flagstaff before/after our trek. Flagstaff is home to Northern
Arizona University and mountain bikes areomnipresent. On weekends, however,road bikes ridden by brightly attiredriders are much in evidence. Not onlyare there bike stores, most of thecamping stores (which are every-where) feature mountain bikes aswell.
Railroad tracks bisect Flagstaffand the Visitor’s Center occupiesone-half of the old train station.Chained outside was a much usedbike with the following sticker onthe top tube, “This bike is a pipebomb.”
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President Bush was quoted after a ridewith Lance Armstrong in the remote areas ofhis Texas ranch, that Lance “was quite arider.”
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On the second day of the tragic flood ofNew Orleans, I saw a looter carry a
child’s bike out of a store held highout of the fetid water.
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As is typical with each energycrisis, bicycles are being toutedas environmentally friendly trans-portation. Kudos to Oak Ridge
football team riding bicycles to school Tues-days and Thursdays.
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My RV Magazine featured a travel bikewhich collapses by a telescoping top tube.
The tester says it has a remarkably goodroad feel.
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Medic on Wheels: July 2004National Geographic profiled aLife-Cycle Paramedic who re-sponds to emergency calls ona bicycle in a one and one-half mile radius around thecenter of York, England. In3 years, he logged 12,000miles with an average re-sponse time of 2 minutes.He handles 30% of in-
coming emergency calls in his territory. Hesays, “I think emergency callers are disap-pointed if an ambulance shows up insteadof me.”
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You can find a Rail Trail atwww.traillink.com or at the “Find a Trail” linkat www.railtrails.org.
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The Georgia Department of Transporta-tion prints a 64 page guide for cyclists andmotorists titled, “Georgia Bike Sense.” Con-tents include choosing a bike, riding in traffic,what to do if a crash occurs, cycling with kids,and Georgia bicycle laws.
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News Sentinel Sunday, October 9, hadgreat article on riding at Haw Ridge Park inOak Ridge. Featured was Knoxville mountainbike racer, Amylynn Peterson. You do nothave to be a national class racer like she is toenjoy this 780-acre park.
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Kids Runningby Marty Sonnenfeldt, KTC Youth Athletics Director
KTC YOUTH ATHLETICS
It is hard to believe as I am writing thiscolumn that we will be heading into themonth of November with Christmas soon
to follow. Fall has flown by. Yet it has notquite seemed like fall when we continueto run in 80 plus degree weather, long-ing for that overdue cold snap that makesour fall running so enjoyable. Manytimes during the months of August, Sep-tember and October I have wondered ifthe endless summer would continueright on through the end of the year.
Through all of this unseasonablywarm fall weather our Youth AthleticsPrograms have flourished. KTC’s El-ementary School / Middle School crosscountry programs saw continued growth, withover 768 middle school runners and 156elementary school runners registered for theprogram. Since most of our races were heldat the 5-6 p.m. time slot, temperatures did notgive our young runners much relief. In spiteof this obstacle, parents athletes and coachesalike were treated to a wonderful five meetseries culminating in the championship raceheld at Victor Ashe Park on October 11. Youcan read more about this great program in
articles written by Greg Johnson and MikeWortley in this issue of Footnotes.
I would like to thank all of thecoaches that made this programpossible, and would especially liketo thank the City of Knoxville FireDepartment, Karns Volunteer FireDepartment and Doug Bataille (KnoxCounty Parks and Recreation Direc-tor). I would also like to recognizeSam Anderson and Joe Walsh (Knox-ville City Parks and Recreation Di-rector) for allowing myself and areacross country coaches an opportu-nity to make the dream of a champi-onship cross country course a real-
ity at Victor Ashe Park. If you have not had achance to run the varied surfaces in this park,you are certainly missing out on a great run-ning experience (not to mention saving yourknees).
What makes this program stand out is theKTC and its long standing support of crosscountry. You may not realize that withoutKTC’s support, elementary and middle schoolcross country would not exist in many of the
schools in our area. There is no funding inKnox County for elementary and middle schoolcross country, and that is also the case formany surrounding school districts. It is thespirit of many volunteer coaches that havecontinued to move this program forward.Proof positive of this support is what you cansee happening in area high school cross coun-try programs, where many of the kids who gottheir first taste of cross country through the KTCare flourishing.
As we move through the remainder of thefall, KTC’s Youth Athletics Program continuesthe cross country experience with the AAU /Footlocker Cross Country Program. To roundout the year, we move off hill and dale andback onto the track with the start of ourIndoor Track and Field Program in Decem-ber (see registration form in Footnotes).
In closing I would like all of the KTCmembers to remember that all of what we areable to do in Youth Athletics requires anenormous commitment on the part of dedi-cated individuals. It also requires the gra-cious support of our Public and Corporatepartners. Finally it counts heavily on thesupport of KTC members, who have over thelast five years contributed to the Adopt-a-Kidprogram to defray the program costs for kidsin need. Sadly the Adopt-a-Kid program hasnot been one of our bright spots in 2005. Atpresent we have met only 1/3 of our 2005goal. I would encourage all KTC members toread the Adopt-a-Kid article in Footnotes andhelp us meet the goal of helping area kidsreach for the stars and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
Two years ago I was looking for a way toextend the Volunteer Track Classic eventsbeyond the ageless Volunteer Track Clas-
sic (April) then in its 40th year and the 12th
version of the Volunteer Indoor Track Classic(February). Since I did not have a focal eventin the fall – a cross country race seemed likejust the ticket. Little did I realize that therewere plenty of well attended cross countrymeets already on the fall schedule: GreatAmerican, Vulcan Classic, Tennessee Classicamong others.
At first I was hesitant to place another eventin the fall lineup but after encouragement
from West HS coach Sam Roberts and OakRidge’s Allen Etheridge I gave it shot. We firstneeded a great venue to host what we wantedto become a first class meet. Thanks to fiveyears of hard work on the part of the City ofKnoxville we had a perfect location – VictorAshe Park. The combination of 300 parkingspaces, rest rooms, concessions and a perfectmix of grass, wood chips and dirt paths – wehad a true cross country course.
The inaugural Volunteer Cross CountryInvite saw 600 plus take part in Middle School,High School and Open Division races. Notbad for a first year endeavor. 2005 was an
VCCI: NO TIME OUTS / NO BENCH / NOSUBSITUTIONS / NO EXCUSESby Marty Sonnenfeldtopportunity to capitalize on our first yearsuccess and see if we could turn the VolunteerCross Country Invite into a true sister event toour Winter and Spring classics. New for thisyear was the addition of an 8K men’s and 5Kwomen’s college/open division races. Alsonew for 2005 was the design of all of ourcourses: Middle School / High School andCollege. Each incorporated a common start-ing loop. The results: Over 1050 athletesfrom 4 different states, 8 college teams and arepeat boys team champion Trinity of Louis-ville Kentucky made that 2005 version of theVolunteer Cross Country Invite the best yet. Italso provided the foundation for an evenbetter event in 2006 making VCCI a truefixture on the cross country calendar.
Thanks to all who participated in the2005 VCCI. It was a grand success.
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For several decades, the K.I.L. served asKnoxville’s cross country league, orga-nizing meets and running a champion-
ship each year that encouraged friendly rival-ries among about a dozen schools. This yearthat league expanded to more than twentyschools to reflect the changing face of theKnoxville area, including schools within aseveral-county radius of Knoxville. Our goalwas simple: to produce a high-quality seriesof meets at a variety of courses for a nominalfee that our schools could afford. We also
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wanted to encourage the growth of our sportby making each meet more of an event—upgrading the quality and speed of our re-sults, inviting teams from beyond the area tocompete, and improving such minor things assound quality, course marking, and othermeet direction details.
To that end Tennessee Sports Medicinesponsored our series with a sizable donationthat allowed us to reduce the fee we chargedfor the six meet series to a measly $100, a
MKCCA - The New KILby Allen Etheridge, Oak Ridge HS XC Coach
screaming deal that no other Tennessee leaguecan match. We cannot express enough ourgratitude to them, because cross country gen-erally falls last in line when schools budgetathletic money; their contribution helped manyschools save enough money that they couldactually have a full competitive season.Runners Market, too, helped us by donatingthe sweatshirts we gave to our All-Metro teammembers at our Metro Championship Meet atCherokee Boulevard on 10/14.
We need to thank many others who helpedus out this year in a variety of ways, includingMarty Sonnenfeldt, jack-of-all-trades, who dida little of just about everything to make thiswork; Chris Carroll, who did our results; JoeWalsh, who is a godsend at Parks and Recre-ation; and the meet directors themselves:Dianne Dieterich, Don Madgett, WarrenHeiser, Sam Roberts, Chris Frary, and AllenEtheridge.
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KTC YOUTH ATHLETICSAdopt-a-Kid Needs Your Help!A
little over five years ago a very bright individual named BoSaulsbury, president of the Knoxville Track Club, came up with anidea to help kids who take part in our KTC Youth Athletics Program.
Why not give KTC club members an opportunity to defray program costsfor those kids in our program who are in need. It was one of those “Whydid I not think of this?” moments. What a great idea for club membersto adopt one of our kids who might not otherwise be able to participatein one of our great programs. So, at Bo’s urging we launched Adopt-a-Kid in 2000.
Much to the credit of our club members the program was warmlyreceived. In its first year Adopt-a-Kid raised $4,800 to help local kids.In 2001 we PR’d at $5,740 followed by successive PR’s in 2002($9,435) and 2003 ($10,715). In 2004, however, we fell short, despitea Youth Athletics Program that saw fee waivers (grants that allow kidsto participate at reduced fees or at no-charge) jump 25% over four years.
In 2005 we are at barely 1/3 of our goal for the year – not a prettypicture. I am certain that we can do better. Our best year of Adopt-a-Kid (2003) represented only $5 per club member. That’s equivalentto a quick stop at any one of our fast food establishments.
I would like to thank those club members who have so graciouslysupported this program over the last five years and especially in 2005(please see list) and urge those who have not given to consider givingback to a part of KTC that is laying the foundation for the club’s futuremembers.
I know that many of you donate to a variety of charitable causes andthat the natural disasters of late have many of us feeling tapped-out. Iam sorry if I am adding to this feeling. That is certainly not my intention,but I fervently believe in what the KTC does for kids in this community.It cannot be done without your help. Take some time to review what wedo during the course of a year and ask yourself if contributing to thiseffort is worthwhile. I am sure you will agree that your donation goesa long way in our community and in our club. Thank you for yoursupport.
Clip and send to: KTC Adopt-a-Kid / PO Box 7175 / Knoxville, TN. 37921Make donation payable to KTCFirst Name: ____________________________ Last Name: ____________________________Address: _______________________________________________________________________Home Phone Number: ( ______ ) ____________________________Email Address: _________________________________________________________________Bronze Level - $35.00 (Sponsors a Child through Youth Athletics Program)Silver Level - $75.00 (Sponsors a Child through The Competitive Team)Gold Level - $175.00 (Pays for travel costs for one child on the Competitive Team)Champion Level - $ 350.00 (pays for a child to participate year-round in KTC�s programs)
$1000
$3000
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$7000
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2002 2003
$10,500
$9040
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$4795
2004
$4325
2005
$2,900
2005 ADOPT A KID CONTRIBUTORSCHAMPION LEVEL Tina SonnenfeldtGOLD LEVEL Walter Collins
Lisa and Chuch TreasureMarty and Betty Sonnenfeldt
SILVER LEVEL Dan MilesHerb GenglerBob Barber
BRONZE LEVEL Tracy Beddingfield
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KTC YOUTH ATHLETICSKTC Youth Programs ProvideOpportunities for Fun, Fitness, ExcellenceT
he Youth Athletics Programs of the Knoxville Track Club are composed of a yearround series of developmental / com-
petitive / event programs serving 7,000 kidsages 5-18 each year. As part of the KnoxvilleTrack Club the KTC Youth Athletics Program(YAP) has was established in 1965 and hasbecome one of the most successful programsof its kind in the US. In 2005 KTC YouthAthletic Events produced over $ 285,000 oflocal economic impact to the Knoxville City /Knox County area.
♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Indoor Track and Field Program(December - March) - This three monthprogram provides the only opportunity forkids 8-18 to participate in Indoor Track andField. Practices are held at Stokley AthleticsCenter on UT Campus and prepare youngstersfor a series of indoor track meets culminatingin the AAU National Indoor Track and FieldChampionships and the prestigious Nike Na-tional Scholastic Invite.
♦ Volunteer Indoor Track Classic (Feb-ruary) - One of the South’s premier indoortrack meets for Youth and High School agedathletes. 2005 saw over 1,100 athletes from12 different states compete in what was thelargest meet ever held in Stokley AthleticsCenter. This meet produced 39 performancesworthy of National High School Ranking in-cluding the best High School Indoor Polevault mark in the US for 2005.
♦ 43rd Annual Volunteer Track Classic(April) - Started in 1963 – KTC’s oldest event! Held on Tom Black Track, the VTC is one ofthe most respected and long standing HighSchool track and field meets in the country.Over 1,000 athletes from 18 different statescompete at UT’s Tom Black Track in this trackand field classic. No less than 50 athletes thatparticipated in this meet have gone on tobecome US Olympians.
♦ Elementary School Track and FieldMeets (May) - KTC’s Youth Athletics Pro-gram pays for and helps manage the four areaElementary Track and Field meets for Knox
County Schools. The four meets held at HallsHS / South Doyle HS / Central HS / Bearden HSattract over 4,000 Elementary School kids.
♦ Kids Road Mile (April) - This fun filledevent brings together parents and their chil-dren for a mile race that finishes on UT’s TomBlack Track. With single year age groupsfrom 5-15 the Kids Road Mile attracts 250active kids each year. This event also pro-vides a cash prize which is awarded to theKnox County School PE department whichenters the most participants in the road mile.Sterchie Elementary has won two of the lastthree cash awards.
♦ Knox County Middle School Trackand Field Championships (May) KTC man-ages meet and program logistics for this twoday event that brings together 15 Knox CountyMiddle School Teams and 800 athletes.
♦ Metro Track and Field Champion-ships (April) KTC provides awards and meetlogistics to the newly formed Metro Track andField Championships in addition for fundingcoaches education.
♦ Youth Athletics Outdoor Track andField - (June) Since 1965, KTC’s summerprogram has given tens of thousands theirfirst experience in track and field. The fourweek program serves 1,200 kids ages 5-18from Lenoir City to Morristown. KTC’s pro-gram is fun and fitness filled providing in-struction in the basic motors skills of running/ jumping and throwing as they relate to trackand field. Kids practice twice a week andcome together at UT’s Tom Black Track forSaturday track meets.
♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Outdoor Competitive Track and FieldTeam (May-August) KTC’s Competitive Trackand Field Team brings together the areasfinest athletic talent to UT’s Tom Black Trackfor in-depth instruction in event specialtiesfrom some of the areas top track and fieldcoaches. This team of 200 athletes travels ona regional and national basis, culminating inthe National Track and Field Championships.
This team has produced over 300 AAU All-Americans, 48 National Champions 6 Na-tional Record Holders. In addition two of ourathletes have gone on to make the US OlympicTeam. In 2004 seven of KTC’s current /former event specialty coaches qualified forthe US Olympic Trials with three making theUS Olympic Team and two – Tim Mack andJustin Gatlin becoming Olympic Champions.In 2005 KTC produced 5 USATF NationalChampions and 35 medallists (top 8 finishes)at the USATF Youth National Championshipsin Knoxville. KTC went on to qualify 100athletes to the prestigious 2005 USATF JuniorOlympics in Indianapolis. There KTC pro-duced 8 National Champions and 19 medal-lists (top 8 finishers) and 34 medal perfor-mances. As a team KTC has won the 14consecutive Southeastern AAU Team Titles(Boys / Girls and Overall) – 1990-2004, thelast three AAU Region 3 team titles, TennesseeUSATF team titles (girls / boys / overall),2005 USATF National Team Title (Intermedi-ate Girls) while being recognized as one of thetop youth track and field teams in the country.
♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Elementary / Middle School CrossCountry (August - October). The KTC El-ementary / Middle School Cross Country Pro-gram encompasses 30 schools and 800 kidsparticipating in a six week program with 4regular season meets and a Championshipmeet. Our meets are held at Maryville College/ Victor Ashe Park / Melton Hill Park / MeltonHill Dam. In 2004 the KTC expanded intoelementary school cross country, offering3rd through fifth graders an opportunity toparticipate in 1 mile cross country races. In2005 KTC’s elementary program drew over156 participants.
♦ Metro Knoxville Cross Country Asso-ciation (September-October) In conjunc-tion with the Metro Knoxville Cross CountryCoaches Association the KTC provides logis-tics support for the association’s various regu-lar season meets and the Metro Champion-ships. These meets are held at a variety of city
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In August I reminded my daughter that theMaryville Middle Cross Country programshe’d expressed interest in was going to
start soon. She had previously run with theElementary School running club on non-soc-cer days. Well, wouldn’t you know it, practicewas to be on the same days as soccer, so it wasdecision time. She choose soccer. Soundslike the story should end here, but, after a lackon interest on behalf of the returning soccerplayers, the soccer team disbanded. We thenasked the Maryville coach, Amy Thomas, if itwas too late to join in. She knew Casey fromMiddle School and welcomed her to the team.
The next obstacle was getting my daughterfrom the Intermediate school to the MiddleSchool for practices. For two working par-ents, this was a major ordeal for a week or twountil transportation could be arranged dur-ing working hours. She made most of thepractices, and September 6th marked the firstmeet at Victor Ashe Park.
Upon arriving, I was amazed at the mobscene and how big Middle School Cross Coun-try has become. First to run were the Elemen-tary school kids who ran boys and girls to-gether with more than a hundred kids flyingfrom the start. Next was my daughter’s race,in which there were over 200 girls, witheighteen teams represented. I was a proudpapa as I ran all over the course to get a fewpictures of my daughter, while her face wasgetting as red as her Maryville shorts. Shedidn’t make the top 40, who get ribbons, butlater that night, as results were posted on theKTC website, I was happy to find out she wasthe team’s fifth runner. Thus she figured inthe scoring for her team who finished fifthoverall. I think it took some of the sting out ofthe realization that the competition would bereally tough.
While the first meet went off for us withouta hitch, the Maryville College home meet didnot. I’d said I wanted to be low key and not tooinvolved, but that changed a little when ourcoach asked if I could help get the girls team
The Parent/FanPoint of Viewto the starting line. Simple enough, I thought,so I agreed. Little did I know the biggestproblem would be getting my own girl to thestarting line.
I was on my way over to meet the team atMaryville College when the phone rang and Ifound out Casey’s mother couldn’t get out ofa meeting to get her to the meet. I back-tracked to the school to pick Casey up andhurried over to the meet. When I arrived Ifound she didn’t not have her uniform, whichwas in her mother’s car. By then I was late totake the girls team ona walk through of thecourse, letting downthe coach, who had torecruit a replacementfor me, and I was lefthoping Casey’s motherwould show up beforethe race. However,when she arrived, wediscovered that theshoes supposedly inher backpack were actually back at her schoola few miles away. Casey and her mom left, andI assumed they were going home so I calledCasey to give the “being prepared” speech.She told me they were going back to get theshoes. I told her there was not much chanceof making it back. Just then I ran into meetdirector Marty Sonnenfeldt, who asked if mydaughter was in the race. I gave him the longversion, trying to buy a few seconds and heasked if I wanted him to hold the race. I toldhim she’d get what she deserved if she didn’tmake it back. Just as Marty prepared to startthe race, Casey came sprinting the length ofthe soccer field and made it in time to line upbefore the gun went off. With adrenalineflowing she had her best race, leaving me asonly one who let down the coach and team.
Things smoothed out for us at the MeltonHill Park, Melton Hill Dam and Championshipraces. All meets had a similar number ofparticipants and the kids looked like theywere having a great time. All four locations
were great venues.
The Middle School races turned out to bevery interesting from a competition stand-point. In the boy’s races, there were threedifferent winners in the individual races,Dalton Reid of South Doyle, Lucas Jones ofWebb and Patrick Harmony of West Valley. Allbut one race was decided in an all out sprintto the finish. Dalton Reid took the tape at thechampionship meet by less than two seconds.One race was decided by hundredths of asecond. The boy’s team race was a differentstory. West Valley dominated by placing atleast five runners in the top ten in every raceand looked to have the most participants. Itlooks like Bearden High’s cross country fu-ture is in great shape. Webb took second andMaryville took third.
On the girl’s side, Leah Giles of ChristianAC dominated the meets as she has done forthree years. In the championship meet it wasgood to see Amber Zimmerman of Cedar Bluff
push her for the title andbe within three secondsof the championship. Thegirl’s team competitionwas fascinating. Leadingup to the finals, four teamshad traded victories;Webb, Sacred Heart,Farragut, and Karns. Inthe championship meet itwas Karns, Webb, andFarragut, the final result
came down to the tie breaker system of count-ing the sixth runner.
I haven’t been around in previous yearsbut from my point of view, I can’t imagine itbeing any more exciting than this year. All thekids, from the lead pack to the final runners,gave it their all. The parents and coachescheered with unbridled enthusiasm. Peoplewho claim the kids of today are lazy weredefinitely not at these meets. The best thing isthat I may get to see two more years of this,since my daughter in only in 6th grade.
It was also great to see others followingtheir parent footsteps; Al Gassel’s daughter,Danne, finished 9th in the championship meet.Other familiar KTC faces I saw out there withtheir children included: Jack Carlson, CraigSchwartz, Ron and Angie Manis, Chris andDeb Welsh, Jeff Young, Juliette Hennessey,the Sonnenfeldts and, a real blast from thepast, the legendary John Young, who domi-nated KTC races for a number of years.
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and county parks in Knox andAndersonCounties.
♦ Volunteer Cross Country Invite (Oc-tober). 2004 marked the first year that theKTC extended its successful Volunteer Seriesto include a cross country meet. In its inau-gural year VCCI drew 600 participants in theMiddle School and High School Divisions.2005 featured KTC’s first collegiate divisionraces (5K women, 8K men) and saw partici-pation jump to 1050 clearly setting the stagefor this event to become a fixture on theregional cross country circuit.
♦ Footlocker / AAU Cross Country Pro-gram (October - December) This programgives 150 kids ages 8-18 an opportunity tolearn more about endurance athletics andcompete in post season championship crosscountry. This program has won the last 12AAU Southeastern Cross Country Team Titles.
♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ University of Tennessee Track andField Each year the KTC Youth Athletics pro-gram provides funding for upgrading equip-ment for the Men’s and Women’s track andfield programs.
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The KTC Middle School Cross Countryseason ran from September 6th to October 1st. The five meet season featured
anywhere from 300-350 boys, and 200-250girls racing as teams over a two mile coursesof grass, dirt, gravel, woodchips, and mud.
The boys’ competition was highlighted bya three-way race for the individual title. DaltonRead of South Doyle set the tone early bywinning the first meet at Victor Ashe Park in atime of 12:46. Lucas Jones of Webb, whofinished second at Victor Ashe, came backto win the second meet at Maryville ina time of 11:34. By the thirdmeet, West Valley’s Patrick Har-mony had joined the lead pack.Harmony won the fourth meetat Melton Hill Park, conqueringthe Beast in a time of 12:13. Atthe championship meet at Vic-tor Ashe, it was Read who onceagain pulled out the victory, win-ning a close race in a time of12:06.
In the girls’ competition, 2003 and 2004champion Leah Giles of Christian Academysuccessfully defended her title. Giles won allfive meets, winning the championship meet ina time of 13:46. Giles’ constant chaser wasAmber Zimmerman of Cedar Bluff, who fin-ished second by 3 seconds at the champion-ship meet.
In cross country, team scores are deter-mined by adding up the places of each teamstop five finishers. Much like golf, it is thelowest score that wins.
The girls’ team competition was perhapsthe most exciting aspect of this years middleschool season. Four different teams won thefirst four meets. Webb won the first meet atVictor Ashe Park with 74 points, but wasbeaten by Sacred Heart at the second meet inMaryville 112-113. Farragut won the thirdmeet at Melton Hill Dam with 78 points. Karns
won the fourth meet at Melton Hill Dam with86 points. At the championshipmeet, Karns and Webb tied with79 points each. By rule, the sixthrunner was used as a tie-breaker,giving Karns the win by 3 points.
For the third year in a row,West Valley dominated the boys’team competition. West Valleywon all five meets, scoring 25points at the championship meet. Webb fin-
ished second with 93 points.
On behalf of the KTC, I’d like tothank Marty Sonnenfeldt, and all
the coaches, parents, and vol-unteers who helped make the2005 Middle School CrossCountry season a success. Mostof all, I’d like the thank all theathletes for their inspiring ef-forts week after week.
ELEMENTARY XCPROGRAM ENTERSSECOND YEARF
or the second year, all of the middleschool cross country meets were preceded by a 1 mile cross country race for
3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. For the first time ever,official results and team scores were kept atthe Championship meet on October 1st atVictor Ashe Park.
The boys’ race was won by Carson Fratus(unattached) in 6:43. Carson was followedby Evan Coffman of Belle Morris Elementary(6:58), Daniel Sonnenfeldt of Karns (6:59),Justin Feist of Sacred Heart (7:02), and RorySchulte (unattached, 7:16.) Sacred Heartwon the boys’ team competition with a scoreof 39, followed by Karns, St. Josephs, PleasantHill, and Belle Morris.
The girls’ race was won by Amy Hansen(unattached) in 7:36. Second placewas Cassidy Giles (The Kings Acad-emy) in 7:38, Karlie Yinger (unat-tached) in 7:39, Kaylie Rasnick(Episcopal School) in 7:42, andCourtney Sallas (Karns) in 7:50.Karns Elementary won the teamcompetition with 24 points, fol-lowed by Sacred Heart,Homeschoolers, and Pleasant Hill.
STIFF COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS MIDDLESCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY SEASONby Mike Wortley
The Knoxville Track Club Youth Athletics Indoor Track Program is an eight week program for boys and girls ages 7 to18. In addition to local practices, we will be competing in a series of indoor meets and the AAU South National Indoor Championships.
• Program Informational Meeting: Friday, December 16, 2005 – 6:30 PM Stokley Athletics Center Practice: First Practice Monday 12/19/05. Practices will be held on the following schedule 6:30-9:00 PM:
• University of Tennessee’s - Stokley Athletic Center: December 05’ – 19, 21 / Jan 06’ - 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 25, 29, 30 / Feb 06’ – 1, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20
• University of Tennessee’s – Tom Black Track (when space is not available indoors)
Tentative Meet Schedule: (final schedule TBA) Virginia Tech HS Invitational January 27-28 Blacksburg, VA KTC Youth Intersquad Meet (ages 6-14) January TBA Knoxville, TN Youth Indoor Meet – Indiana Track Club (ages 6-14) February TBA Bloomington, IND. Volunteer Indoor Track Classic (High School) February 11 Knoxville, TN Kentucky HS Invite (must meet entry standards) February 18 Lexington, KY
AAU South National Indoor Championships* February 24-26 Knoxville, TN Nike National Scholastic Meet (must meet entry stds) March 12-13 Landover, Maryland
*No qualifying meet needed for Indoor Nationals
Fees: $45.00 made payable to Knoxville Track Club. This covers coaching and the cost of your AAU Card required to participate in meets. Lodging / transportation for overnight trips and meet entry fees will be arranged by the Knoxville Track Club and will paid for by the Parent /Athlete. Parents/Athletes will share in the travel expenses of the coaches. Team Uniforms are available for purchase at The Runners Market 865-588-1650.
Registration: Register Online @ http://www.coacho.com/event/entry/KTC_ Youth_Athletics by mail or at one of our practices. Contact
Mike Wortley at 865-386-7283 or Marty Sonnenfeldt at 865-406-4128. Email requests handled at [email protected]
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Last First Middle Initial
Age:______ DOB __________ Sex:��Male � Female Email (important):____________________________
Address: ______________________________________ City: ________________ State: _____ Zip _______ Parent's Name: __________________________________ Home Phone: __________ Work Phone _________ Release Statement: In consideration for acceptance into the KTC Indoor Track and Field Program, I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Knoxville Track Club, and all members thereof, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned program, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of the event for any legitimate purpose.
_________________________________ and ____________________________________Date ___________ Athlete's Signature Parent's Signature
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GUNS N HOSES 5KIS NEW SEPTEMBER11TH MEMORIALT
he September 11th Memorial race wasdesigned by the KTC masters to showappreciation to the Knoxville Police De-
partment and Knoxville Fire Department whilepaying homage to those who gave so gallantlyin the face of terrorism. We do not want youto forget why we started having the race backin 2002, but we thought we could give the racea new name and have a little fun. “Guns nHoses” reflects the friendly competition be-tween the KPD and the KFD.
Events leading up to race day, gave us allexamples of what fine men and women wehave in the KPD and the KFD. HurricaneKatrina had hit the Gulf Coast 10 days beforethe race. Some members of the KPD and KFDwent south to help the relief effort. Otherswent into action as community leaders agreedto host the refugees of the storm. The prepa-ration for their arrival in Knoxville was atremendous feat.
On September 10th we got together againfor some friendly competition, to chase indi-vidual PRs, to remember, and to show ourappreciation of the men and women of the
KPD and the KFD.
“Guns n Hoses” had 14 different teams inthe race. “Runners Market Team” (AlanHorton, Bill Kabasenche, Bobby Holcombe,Elijah Shekinah, Joe Goetz, Valerie Bachman)took first place honors. 2nd went to “EBSTeam Racing”, followed by “Red RunnersMarket” and “Team Health Shoppe”. In thebattle between the “Guns n Hoses,” the Knox-ville Fire Department outran the KnoxvillePolice Department.
One of the reasons we moved the racefrom Sunday afternoon to Saturday morningbecause of the heat. Last year the heat was stillon. This year the temperature broke. Al-though the sun was out, runners were blessedwith a cool morning. The only things hot thisyear were the times. I lost count of therunners who burst out with “PR!” when theycrossed the finish line. Later at the awardceremony, it was great to see all the raisedhands who claimed a “NEW PR” that day.
This is my favorite part of writing aboutrace results. The volunteer help for a race is
most precious thing to me. When I wroteabout having some fun earlier I meant it forthe volunteers too. I had some royal help with“Guns n Hoses”. Betty Schohl was the Queenof Registration. Her royal court of registra-tion included Felon Wilson, John Barrow,Paul Barrette, Rhonda Robinson, SamanthaLeaver, Wendy Williams, and Michael Leaver.
Ron McElhaney was the King of the finishline and the course. His royal court consistedof Craig Klosterman, Ruth Valle, Sherrie Burrie,Shirly LoCadotte, Gail Anderson, Ken Childs An-drew Leaver, Doug Anderson, and Terry Cash.
I am not sure how this royalty thing worked,so I had some other Queens for which I amextremely grateful. Queen Computer, AngieManis provided us results with the help of BobMclean. Queen Volunteer, Pam Parkinsonorganized the volunteers on race day. Inaddition, person for whom I am most grate-ful, I made Race Queen, my wife. Sue Leaver,who helped with registration, ran a timer atthe finish line and has been helping with everyother aspect of the race.
Thank you, The Health Shoppe and JoeShirt for providing a few door prizes. Thankyou, Richard French for providing PA systemand entertainment. Thank you, MichaeldeLilse and Pete Garza for taking so manypictures for the KTC web page.
My final thanks go out to Asst. Chief MarkFoulks of the KFD, and Lt. David Rausch ofKPD. They organized the help from theirdepartments.
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Pam Parkinson, race director
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At the 29th annual running of the WearsValley 15K, Runners Market took homethe top two team awards. On this beau-
tiful Sunday morning in Townsend, the racebegan with 149 runners heading out along theLittle River toward the back roads of Townsendfor a challenging run. Just 49 minutes and 11seconds later, Bill Kabasenche led the pack ashe made his way across the finish line. Not farbehind Bill were his Runners Market team-mates Alan Horton (49:52) and Bobby Hol-combe (50:38).
Congratulations go out to the other overallwinners as well. Johnna French was the firstfemale finisher, coming in at 1:02:34. Secondplace female was Kelli Neuhaus (1:02:36),and third place went to Marsha Morton(1:03:29). Masters winners were Eliud Khisa(51:19) and Rhonda Cloinger (1:09:16).Grandmasters winners were Jeff Armstrong(1:01:37) and Sally Evenden (1:10:44). Fin-ishing first in the veterans category were BruceFox (1:12:11) and Becky Holt (1:28:13).
EBS and Team Health Shoppe earnedthird and fourth places, respectively, in theteam competition. Other teams competingwere Post Race Party, Left Behind, and theQuick Chicks.
The Wears Valley 15K was once againmade possible by the generous sponsorshipof Preston Aircraft. Reed and Tyler Prestonhave graciously supported the race for anumber of years. Thanks also go to the City ofTownsend for providing the permit for us tooccupy their streets, the Blount County Sheriff’sdepartment for sending officers and cruisersto monitor the course, the Blount countyrescue squad for sending folks to be availablein the event of an emergency, and the BlountCounty Radio Club for providing radio ser-vices throughout the event.
As with all KTC events, this race would nothave been possible without all the help of ourvolunteers. First and foremost, I want toextend my gratitude to Lea Ann Pool for notonly riding to Townsend with me in the filthyvan that I had borrowed, but for running thecourse with me Saturday afternoon, then put-ting up with me and helping out with every-thing on race day.
My next round of thanks goes to Ed Leaverwho not only helped me extensively prior tothe race, but came out before the crack ofdawn to help check-in volunteers and beforemoving on to manage the finish line.
I also want to extend my gratitude to all myfriends who came on out to Townsend Satur-day night to help set up (and to watch the UTfootball game) with me and Lea Ann. Thislively group included Joe Jackson, Dave Al-derman, John Smyth, Mike Repp, KenHowcroft, and Kenny Harrell.
Thanks also to our registration staff who didan excellent job getting things moving. WindyClayton, Felon Wilson, Gail Anderson, and JohnSmyth staffed the Day of Raceregistration table while TerrieDalton, Joe Jackson, and DaveAlderman handled pre-reg-istration check-in.
More “thanks” go toDoug Anderson and mygood friend EddieReymond, who braved thedarkness of the early morn-ing to mark the course forthe runners. On the coursewe had Walter Collins,Windy Clayton, and Lea AnnPool directing runners at acouple of turns. Runners
heard split times called at miles 1 and 3, aswell as at the 10k mark. Tracy Parkinson,Tom Bishop, and Eddie Reymond were themen responsible for this task. Also, TerryCash assisted by standing at the turn near theLilly Barn to be certain that all the runners gotheaded back toward the finish.
The course was also staffed by Stan andBarbara Bishop, Jody and Bonnie Hinds,Aubrey Priode, Cheyenne Gage, Azur Priode,Chuck Pollock, and Katie Skurski. These finefolks managed our water stops, handing outwater and Powerade to the runners (thanksalso to Donna Murphy for preparing the waterstops). As runners made their way to thefinish, they were greeted by the finish linecrew, comprised of Lynn Cartee, MartinColeman, Ron McElhaney, Mike Schoenberger,Mike Repp, and Donna Murphy.
Finally, thanks go to Angie Manis for com-puting results, to Richard French for bringingsound equipment and serving as our DJ forthe morning, to Jennifer Brigati for bringingsuch wonderful homemade goodies for ourpost race celebration, to Gail Anderson forbringing the rest of the treats and for settingup and serving, and to John Barrow and FrankMurphy for directing traffic (John, thanks forbringing the donuts as well).
When it was all said and done, I found thatone’s second year as a race director certainlyis less stressful than the first. I enjoyedworking with everyone to put this race to-gether and I sincerely hope everyone in-volved enjoyed the morning as much as I did.We’ll look forward to seeing you all back inTownsend next September!
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Bobby Glenn, race directorNO WORRIES AT BIGSOUTH TRAIL RACE
With the hot and dry weather in themonths prior to the race and thehurricane remnants during the weeks
leading up to the race, I didn’t know what toexpect for this year’s race. Would we haveanother year where the course was destroyedby blowdown? Would the yellow jackets beworse than ever (hot and dry = yellow jack-ets)? Our reserve unit that normally providesmedical and communications support wasdeployed and the radio club that helped lastyear had been called in to provide services forKatrina relief. Add to that the fact that I haddecided to go with another shirt supplierfrom out of town and a new caterer for thepicnic lunch. I was worried; something wasbound to go wrong
Well, you know what they say about wor-ries. Most of it never happens anyway. And soit went this year. Great weather, great trailconditions (not by luck but by a lot of hardwork from Jerry Schohl, Ron Lake, Ken Childs,John Barrow, Carl Sexton and Donnie Will-iams of the Park Service the weekend prior),very few bees, an awesome sweatshirt and asuper picnic lunch provided by the friendlyfolks at Jim Heatherly catering.
Oh, and we did have a little old fashionedfoot racing while we were at it.
When the gun fired, Scott Wolfe of Brevard,NC (deemed “the blue dude” by my kids in thelead vehicle with me) took off like a shot andwas never seen again. With around a 45second lead before hopping on the singletrack, Scott cruised to an easy victory in1:55:09. Josh Beckham of Nashville took therunner up spot for the second year in a row at1:58:45 with Barry Lucas of Maryville round-ing out the top 3 in 2:00:39.
In the women’s race, Patricia WilliamsSmith of Maryville defended her title but didn’thave to come from behind like last year andbroke the tape in an outstanding 2:15:39.Over 40 doesn’t mean squat as masters run-ner Gennie Barrett of Oak Ridge put in astrong 2:18:50 for 2nd while past championand fellow masters runner Sally Brooking ofMarietta, GA was 3rd in 2:29:18.
Masters victories went to Phil Wendel ofAtlanta, GA in a strong 2:12:31 and KellyMcCammon of Nashville in 2:41:28. Grand-masters champions were Ed Bolin of Knox-ville in 2:25:24 and Sally Evenden, also ofKnoxville, in 2:42:36. Jim Upton of Albertville,AL shaved a few seconds off his veteranscourse record of last year to take this year’stitle in 2:28:39 while Doris Gove of Knoxvillewas the female champ in 3:56:27.
Numbers were a little down this year (highgas prices?) with 205 registered and 179finishers but we still attracted a great fieldfrom 9 states. Bo Saulsbury and JohnSwicegood are now the only 2 to have run all12 BSF races; way to go guys!
As usual, I owe the success of this racelargely to the volunteers. This year’s crew outon the course did an outstanding job andincluded Hayes and Joyce Hunter and SaraGreene (Water stop 1/5); Monte and JanetLowe and Richard Dodson (Water Stop 2/4);Bill Nichols and Matt Schohl (Water Stop 3);Ben Kadas ran a sweep of the grand gap loopto make sure nobody was having trouble. PatRobbins, Wendy Williams, Tracy Rafferty, LizaGraves, Wimberly Thompson and SusanHawthorne along with my wife Mary Nellewere a great help at registration and at thefinish line. Our new executive director BettySchohl did a great job in supporting me priorto the race and even helped at the finish lineafter running the race! Angie Manis, as al-ways, did a great job with registration andcomputerized results. Medical Support wasprovided by the Scott County Ambulance Service.
Runners Market sponsored the race asthey have every year and provided generousgift certificates for the overall winners andmuch needed Power Gel for the masses. TheKnoxville Track Club and Kroger (water andbananas) also sponsored this year’s race.Many thanks to the Big South Fork NationalRiver and Recreation Area for hosting us onceagain and providing such an awesome settingfor our event.
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Larry Brede, race directorNO WHINERS ATXTERRA SCRAMBLE
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The Xterra Foundation and the KnoxvilleTrack Club sponsored the XterraScramble 15K Trail Run on Saturday,
October 8th, at the North Boundary Trail inOak Ridge. Xterra sponsors off-road eventsworld wide, and the Scramble Series is con-ducted nationwide and consists of trail runsof varying distances. The Scramble Series isdedicated to children’s services, and this eventbenefited the Boys and Girls Club of OakRidge.
After a series of “false starts” in the plan-ning phase, getting this race going didn’treally start into high gear until about 3 weeksbefore race date. Michael deLisle was instru-mental in getting the final coordination com-pleted and we couldn’t have pulled this offwithout his help. He ensured that the entryform was completed and distributed, the shirtswere printed, and the awards were received.Betty Schohl, our new Executive Director, was
the other key player ensuring that the racewent off without a hitch. She worked hard toget the final race equipment ready and deliv-ered to the race site and really got the race-morning going.
The course itself was run on both City ofOak Ridge and Community Reuse Organiza-tion of East Tennessee (CROET) property. Inaddition to their trails, CROET was kind enoughto allow us the use of their Horizon Center asthe start and finish line, parking area, regis-tration and results area, and post-race gath-ering place. The Oak Ridge Kroger provideddonations for the post-race grub and TedRussell Nissan provided door prizes.
The runners ended up providing much oftheir support as well. Due to the rainfall theprevious day one of the water stops couldn’tbe put out. As a result, there was no water onthe course from between miles 1 – 6. Addi-
tionally, there weren’t any course monitorson the course and runners had to trust themarkings on the trails to get through. Oncethe run started, Joe Goetz immediately sepa-rated from the pack and dominated the field,winning in a time of 59:09. A close race forthe next two men saw Chris Cowart finishsecond in 1:09:28 and Nick Lavrik finish thirdin 1:09:42. The woman’s field saw local OakRidger Johnna French win convincingly in1:10:25. The woman’s second place finisher,Kathy Wolski, finished in 1:12:17 despite justhaving had a baby last month. Karen Beaulieurounded out the woman’s top 3 in 1:16:11.
In true KTC spirit, the club’s volunteerscame out and made this race a success. WendyWilliams and Liza Graves handled registrationduties. Butch White directed parking in anarea without any marked spaces. Stan Bishop,Ray Wilson, Irina Lavrik, and Ken Childs madethe walk into the woods to provide water andGatorade out on the course. Keith Gemeinhart,Joe Jackson, and Mike Marchant worked thefinish line, and Cindy Belcher and Betty Schohlcoordinated the results.
For those of you who haven’t experienceda trail race, we encourage you to come outand give one a try. The Xterra Scramble Seriesis a great place to start.
THE PROFESSIONALSThere are a number of outstanding professionals in our community who can enhance your running through medical, physical, mental and even spiritualmeans. Some of these who have shown a particular affinity for working with runners are listed here. Please consider patronizing their businesses.
This is a partial listing and does not intentionally omit anyother professionals who may do good work with runners. Thoseinterested in being listed may contact this publication at POBox 967, Knoxville 37901.
PHYSICAL Tennessee Sports Medicine / John Kruzenklaus - 584-1054THERAPY Knoxville Sports Therapy / John Harris 690-5494
Tennessee Orthopedic / Mick Larrabee 524-5365Knoxville Physical Therapy / Linda Gouge 637-2321Health South / David Higdon 558-4491St Mary’s Rehab Service - East Towne / Lorna Cronje 545-8720Fort Sanders Therapy Centers / Phil Bevins 531-5710
PHYSICIANS Dr. Gil Reed, DPM 632-5733Dr. Brantley Burns, MD 524-5365Dr. Heather Sandberg DPM 523-5655
CHIROPRACTIC Paula Lawson, DC 588-0825David Corbitt, BA, DC 368-1320Linda Hunter, DC, 376-4684Donovan Stewart, DC 687-5700
MASSAGE THERAPY Healinghands Haven 705-4305Suzanne Stewart 525-6683Elisabeth Cox 588-0304
Dirk Dandy 936-0585
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John Barrow, race directorMILL HOUSEMUNCHIES RULE DAYREPORTS FROM KTC ROAD RACESREPORTS FROM KTC ROAD RACES zxczxczxczxc
Warm gusty winds, a sky of racingclouds, and swirling leaves chased139 runners at the 17th annual Mill
House Classic 15K on November 6th. Thetemperature was 68 degrees at the start andclimbed throughout the morning. Thanks toa warm fall that caused late color, the treeslining the race course along the Little Riverand pastoral countryside provided a spec-tacular backdrop for a blazing new recordtime of 47:01 by SammyNyamongo. Second overallmale was Bill Kabasenche at49:14. Alan Horton ofMaryville, last year’s winner,was third overall with a 50:48.Kathy Wolski took first place female with a1:00:54, Genevieve Barrett was second with1:02:52, and Emily Chaney of Maryville wasthird with 1:03:05. Greg Johnson repeated asthe male masters winner with a 56:09 andSally Evenden was the top female master witha 1:08:18. Glen Farr took male grandmastershonors with a time of 1:06:48 and CindySpangler took the female grandmasters hon-ors with a 1:18:59. Royce Sayer repeated asthe male veteran and Wendy Williams took thefemale veteran title. Larry Brede was the topClydesdale with a 59:28 and Emily Piercy of
Alcoa was the fastest Athena. In the teamcompetition it was Runner’s Market, followedby EBS and Health Shoppe.
Volunteers stepped up to donate their timeand energy and make this race happen safely,rescuing this rookie race director. DougAnderson and Mark Hickey set up the course(and then ran it!), course monitors CindiBelcher Holcombe (BIG congrats, Cindi!),
Colin McLeod, ChristopherMurrey, and Eddie Reymond(turnaround) kept everyone oncourse, and split timers DanielJulian and Tom Hansen kepteverybody on time (also helped
with parking!). The water stops were handledby Jodi and Bonnie Hinds, Chuck Pollock,Liza Graves, Patti Sentell, Bill Turner, TerriDepp, Herb Gengler, Paul McGinley, AlexBrede, and Katie and Jenna McLeod. Race bibdistribution was handled by our new ED BettySchohl, Greer Fox, and Gail Anderson, andthey also helped Ron McElhaney and LynnCartee with the finish line. Defacto #1 Assis-tant ED Jerry Schohl handled the results keyentry after finishing the race. This rookiefailed to prearrange for assistance during theawards ceremony, and Betty Schohl had to
leave her breakfast to help with that also. PeteGarza and Michael deLisle took lots of photos,and John Swicegood helped deliver race no-tice letters to homes along the course anddonated his driveway for water stop #1. Rich-ard French did his usual great job with sound.
I thank our sponsors The Health Shoppe,Runners Market, and the New Balance Storefor the prizes that went to the top 3 overall ineach gender and some door prizes that helpedmake the awards ceremony special. Thanksalso go to the Blount County Police Depart-ment, the Rescue Squad, and the radio clubMETRO all of whom helped monitor andpatrol the course. Without these people andorganizations this race would not have beenthe success it turned out to be.
The Mill House Classic 15K is the PERFECTRACE experience. Over half the runners com-pleted the race within one hour and 20 min-utes, effectively performing the race at theirlactate threshold or tempo pace, which is alsothe most efficient generator of anandamides(source of the Runners High). Stepping fromthe course into the Mill House kitchen, whereproprietor Richard Estes and family had nineBelgian waffle irons pumping out the pastries,139 runners confronted trays of waffles, pan-cakes, bisquits, sausage, sausage gravy, ba-con, scrambled eggs, juices . . . Every runnerentered that line thinking about self control,but da muchies whupped ‘em all. No otherrace on the KTC schedule offers such a perfectbalance of an exertion high followed bymunchie satisfaction. The Mill House 15K isKTC’s best-kept secret!
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Fill Out Completely and Mail with Entry Fee to:
Autumnfest, Angie Manis
8419 Carter Mill Rd
Knoxville, TN 37914
Make check payable to The Knoxville Track Club
(no refunds)
__________________________ _______________________ _____ Athlete's Signature & if under 18, parent's signature Date
OFFICIAL 2005 AUTUMNFEST 8K ENTRY FORM
Race Number
ATHLETE'S RELEASE: PLEASE READ, TO RUN THE RACE, YOU MUST SIGN AND DATE IT.
I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should notenter and run in the AUTUMNFEST 5 MILER ROADRACE unless I am medically able and properly trained. Iagree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assumeall risks associated with running and /or volunteering to work in the aforementioned race, including but not limitedto falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow,the condition of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application,I for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release TENNESSEE SPORTS MEDICINE,THERIVERSIDE TAVERN, ULTRAWELD KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, any and all members thereof, and all furthersponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of myparticipation in the aforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessnesson the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph,motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
Name
Last______________________________
First______________________________
Sex Circle one: male female
Age (as of 11-24-05)___________________
Date of Birth (m)______(d)_____(y)_____
Clydesdale/Athena Div. (Circle one if applic.)
200 lbs. male 150 lbs. female
Wheelchair Div. (Check here if applic. )____
T-shirt size (circle one) S M L XL
No shirt option, please check here ___
KTC MEMBER $3.00 Pre. regist. Discount
3 KTC Vol. Discount Coupons ACCEPTED
DATE TIME AND PLACE Thursday, November 24, 2005 8:30 a.m. Riverside Tavern on Neyland Drive.
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND HIGHLIGHTS Keyhole loop course starting and finishing at the Riverside Tavern, running on Todd
Helton Dr through the UT campus, over the connector to the Ag. Campus and back along the Tennessee River on Neyland Dr. USATF
Certification #TN03015DJR.
PARKING Available at Riverside Tavern, James White Fort, Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, and Blount Mansion parking lots.
EXPECTED PARTICIPATION 361 runners in 1985, 402 in 1986, 484 in 1987, 512 in 1988, 496 in 1989, 402 in 1990, 423 in 1991, 461
in 1992. 552 in 1993, 580 in 1994. 560 in 1995, 528 in 1996, 511 in 1997, 576 in 1998, 552 in 1999, 455 in '00, 620 in '01. 621 in '02,
675 in '03, 614 in '04.
REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE Pre-registration closes Thursday, November 17, 2005 Fee: $15.00. (KTC members eligible for $3.00
discount.) From November 18 until 8:00 a.m. on raceday morning: $20.00. (No Discount) Raceday registration is at Riverside
Tavern. Three KTC Volunteer Coupons accepted in lieu of race entry fee (pre-registration only).
T-SHIRTS First quality, long-sleeved. Pre-registered runners receive shirts on raceday. Late and/or raceday registrants receive
shirts as supplies last or at later date. Deduct $5.00 from your entry fee if you do not want a t-shirt.
PACKET PICK-UP Packets will not be mailed. You may pick up packets at Riverside Tavern between 7:00 - 8:00 on raceday morning.
AWARDS Awards to the top three overall, top masters (40+), Grandmasters (50+), & Veterans (60+) male and female. Awards to
the top three Clydesdale (male 200 lbs.+) Athena (female 150 lbs.+). Overall winners & Clydesdale/Athena entrants not
eligible for age division awards (three deep). Awards must be picked up on raceday morning. Wheelchair Division: 1st place.
WHEELCHAIR COMPETITORS MUST WEAR HELMETS AND USE RACING -STYLE CHAIRS.
Athlete's Signature & if under 18, parent's signature Date
OFFICIAL JANUARY 1, 2006 NEW YEAR'S DAY 5K ENTRY FORM
Race Number
Name
Last__________________________
First__________________________
Sex Circle one: male female
Age (as of 1-01-2006)________________
Date of Birth month____day____yr____
Clydesdale/Athena Div. (Circle one if
applic.)
200 lbs. male 150 lbs. female
T-shirt size (circle one) S M L XL
No shirt option, please check here ____
KTC $3.00 Pre. Regist. Discount ____
3 KTC Vol. Discount Coupons ACCEPTED
ATHLETE'S RELEASE: PLEASE READ, TO RUN THE RACE, YOU MUST SIGN AND DATE IT.I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. Ishould not enter and run in the NEWS YEARS DAY 5K ROADRACE unless I am medically ableand properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safelycomplete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and /or volunteering to work in theaforementioned race, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effectsof weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the condition of the road and traffic onthe course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of myapplication, I for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release THEKNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB,,CALHOUNS RESTAURANT, hELATH SHOPPES, l any and allmembers thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims orliability of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned event, even though thatliability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in thiswaiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures,recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
Fill Out Completely and Mail with Entry Fee to:Angie Manis, New Year's Day 5K
8419 Carter Mill Rd
Knoxville, TN 37914
Make checks payable to
The Knoxville Track Club (No refunds)
DATE TIME PLACE Sunday morning, January 1, 2006. 9:30 am. Starts and Finishes on Neyland Drive adjacent to
Volunteer Landing. Staging area is Calhouns Restaurant on the River. In case of cancellation due to either ice or sleet,
call the KTC Hotline at 865- 633-9020.
COURSE DESCRIPTION Out and back to Third Creek on Neyland Drive. Knoxville's flattest and fastest 5K.
REGISTRATION AND FEES Runners may preregister or sign up the morning of the race from 8:30 until 9:00 at Calhouns Restaurant.
Preregistration fee (postmarked by Friday, December 23, 2005) $15.00. Late registration including day of race $20.00. KTC Pre-registered
runners eligible for a $3.00 discount off entry fee. No discount on raceday morning.
T-SHIRTS First quality, 100 % cotton, long-sleeved and cool design. Deduct $5.00 from entry fee if you do not want a shirt.
SCHOOL/YOUTH ORGANIZATION DISCOUNT All schools and youth organizations are eligible for the KTC Discount of $3.00 per
athlete, provided they have a minimum of 10 registrants and mail in their entries together. Applies to preregistered athletes only.
AWARDS & POST RACE CELEBRATION A great post-race continental breakfast served by Calhouns. Ceremony following the race.
Awards to the top male and female and to the youngest and oldest male and female. Also commemorative awards to the top 75 males and
75 females crossing the finish line. Festive GRAND PRIZE DRAWINGS open to all runners. Race also a part of the KTC Grand Prix 2005-
2006 Series with appropriate points awarded to typical overall and age division winners.
RESULTS Complete results will be posted on the KTC web page at www.ktc.org.
RACE ETIQUETTE Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycycles, and dogs will not be allowed on the course. Use of
earphones, headsets prohibited.
INFORMATION Contact Race Director Eddie Reymond at 670-1533 or 693-4909 or [email protected]
Address _______________________________________________________City ____________________________________ State ______ Zip ________Phone (____) ______-_______E-mail Address ___________________________________________
In case of emergency, call ______________________ at phone ______ ______
Like to volunteer at some future KTC race, please check here ____
" KTC Volunteerism at its finest: Run Three Races, Work One"
KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB PROUDLY PRESENTSTHE NEW YEAR'S DAY 5KAwarding the top 75 women/men!
Walkers welcome!
We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct
or is abusive to volunteers.
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2006 yWca RACE AGAINST RACISM: 5K RUN AND 1 MILE WALK
To benefit the programs of the YWCA of Knox and Blount County
Age Categories (Top 3 in each, male and female) 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59. 60-
69, 70-79, 80 and over
Race management, finish line management, and results will be provided by Knoxville Track Club. Results will be posted onhttp://www.ktc.org.
Send completed form to : yWca 420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902 or Fax to :865-637-5263For Registration location and information: www.ywcaknox.com or 865-523-6126
Athlete's Signature & if under 18, parent's signature Date
OFFICIAL 2006 CALHOUN'S TEN MILER ENTRY FORM
Race Number
ATHLETE'S RELEASE: PLEASE READ, TO RUN THE RACE, YOU MUST SIGN AND DATE IT.I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardousactivities. I should not enter and run in the CALHOUNS 10 MILE ROADRACE unless I ammedically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race officialrelative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with runningand /or volunteering to work in the aforementioned race, including but not limited to falls,contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, iceand snow, the condition of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being knownand appreciated by me.Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptanceof my application, I for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and releaseTHE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, CALHOUNS RESTAURANT, any and all members thereof,and all further sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims or liability ofany kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned event, even though thatliability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named inthis waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motionpictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
Fill Out Completely and Mail with Entry Fee to:
Calhouns 10 Miler, c/o Angie Manis
8419 Carter Mill Rd
Knoxville, TN 37914
Make checks payable to
The Knoxville Track Club (No refunds)
FIRST OF FOUR RACES IN KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB'S 2006 HIGH MILEAGE WINTER SERIES
Business Affiliation_________________________________________Business phone____________________Home phone_________________________
Age_________________Sex_________________ New member_____________Renewal_____________
Dues:Individual Membership ($20.00)____________________Two Years ($38.00)____________________Three Years ($50.00))____________________
Family ($30.00)___________________________Two Years ($58.00)__________________Three years ($75.00)______________________________
Student (High school and younger ($15.00)_______________Two Years ($28.00)__________________Three Years ($40.00)____________________
SEND APPLICATION AND DUES TO: Ken St.Germain - KTC Membership - P.O. Box 52266, Knoxville TN 37950-2266 -- make checks payable to Knoxville Track Club
We would very much appreciate your volunteer help in the "Adopt-a-Highway" and "Adopt-a-Creek" program, and/or at least two races a year. Thosevolunteering in club events can earn awards for their participation. Contact volunteer chairperson Lea Ann Pool at 691-5894 for details. Please checkthose events that interest you. The race director will then contact you.
MEMBERS RELEASE: I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I assume all risks associated with running and/or volunteering to work in such races, including but not
limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the condition of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having
read this release/waiver and knowing these facts, I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA, USATF, members thereof
and all further sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned races/activities, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or
carelessness on the part of The Knoxville Track Club.
Leah BradenLynda N. BlankenshipErica D. TedfordNeal A. FischerBarry L. RummelJeanne DowningLynne HarrillLouis M. NelsonPaul J. WolffJohn K. HarshawKelly BeasonTonya A. Call
____ Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup Program
____ Adopt-a-Creek Cleanup Program
____ Sept 11 Memorial 5K -- September 10, 2005
____ Wears Valley 15K -- September 18, 2005
____ Big South Fork 17M Trail Run -- October 1, 2005
____ XTerra Scramble 10-Miler - October 8, 2005
____ Mill House 15K -- November 6, 2005
____ Autumnfest 8K -- November 24, 2005
____ New Year's Day 5K -- January 1, 2006
____ Calhouns 10 Miler -- January 28, 2006
____ Vol Classic Indoor Track Meet -- February 2006
____ Straw Plains Half Marathon/10K -- Feb 18, 2006
____ Whitestone 30K -- March 5, 2006
____ Knoxville Marathon/Half/5K - March 26, 2006
____ Greenways 5K -- April 1, 2006
____ Dogwood Classic 5K -- April 8, 2006
____ Sea Ray Relays -- April 2006
____ Vol Classic Outdoor Track Meet - April 2006
____ Kids Road Mile -- May 2006 date TBA
____ Gatorade Track Classic -- May 2006
____ EXPO 10000/5K - May 27, 2006
____ Panther Creek Trail Race -- June 4, 2006
____ Summer Solstice 8K -- June 17, 2006
____ Fireball Classic 5K -- July 3, 2006
____ Carter Mill 10K-- July 8, 2006
____ Youth Athletics Program Summer Meets -- June, 2006
____ Middle School Cross Country -- Sept 2006
Amy TourvilleSteve BenderCharles WatsonMalcolm OliverSteven B. McCoyJanet HoweJennifer N. CollinsDebra StilesJames R. OwenRachel E. ScheiderSusan DonnellyDavid R. Norwood
Brenda L. WallaceEric PattersonDavid G. TompkinsCarol BrackinsWilliam H. TurnerLorrie E. BaggsStephanie MooreMark L. JohnsonRebekah LyttleAlicia RenfroeJean SanfordAllison Bernhardt
Darrell A. BranamCynthia UnderwoodNancy PryorKevin L. TurnerMelanie L. JettKatherine R. WolskiSandra B. GreearJoseph GoetzShanamarie HarvilleJill Ann HallJack T. LayShannon McBrideSharon Spezia
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Race ScheduleRace ScheduleNOVEMBER13 Knoxville - 3:00 p.m. Buddy�s Race Against Cancer 5K. See entry form in September Footnotes.19 Lenoir City - 9:00 a.m. Lakeway to the Smokies 5K. See entry form in September Footnotes.19 Oak Ridge - 8:30 a.m. Oak Ridge Half Marathon. Teri Stephens 865.482.514919 Hilman TN - 11:00 a.m. Bigfoot Scramble 5-Miler. State Parks Tour.20 Knoxville - 3:00 p.m. Baptist Turkey Trot 5K. See entry form in September Footnotes.24 Knoxville - 8:30 a.m. AUTUMNFEST 8K. See enclosed entry form.26 Harlan KY - 8:30 a.m. Mountain Masters 16-Mile Trail Race. Chris Jones 606.521.218726 Crossville TN - 11:00 a.m. Plateau Gobbler Gallop 7.2-Miler. State Parks Tour.DECEMBER3 Powell - 5:30 p.m. Jingle Bell Jog. See enclosed entry form.3 Winchester TN - 11:00 a.m. Tims Ford Deer Trail 10K. State Parks Tour.4 Maryville - 2:00 p.m. Reindeer Run. See enclosed entry form.10 Knoxville - 10:00 a.m. Jingle Bells Run for Arthritis. See display ad on back cover.10 Dalton GA - 9:00 a.m. Carpet Capital 10-Miler. David Leatherman 706.275.5505JANUARY1 Knoxville - 9:30 a.m. NEW YEAR�S DAY 5K. Eddie Reymond 865.670.1533. See enclosed entry form.7 Memphis TN - 11:00 a.m. Hill and Dale 8-Miler. Pete Shearon 901.278.699114 Henderson TN - 11:00 a.m. Chickasaw Chase 10-Miler. John Sweeney 731.989.913315 Mobile AL - First Light Marathon. See entry form in July FOOTNOTES.21 Norris TN - 11:00 a.m. Norris Dam Challenge 12K. Tracy Paul 865.220.887621 Knoxville - 2:00 p.m. yWca Race Against Racism. See enclosed entry form.28 Lenoir City TN - 9:00 a.m. CALHOUNS 10-MILER. See enclosed entry form.
NOV �05 - JAN �06
Knoxville Track Club Events are in BOLD type. For more details about regional races, see monthly racecalendars in Running Journal. Check the KTC WEBSITE http://www.ktc.org or call KTC HOTLINE 769-4582for details about a particular race. Race entry forms are often available online.
MARCH 26 2006 7:00 a.m. Knoxville - Second Annual COVENANT HEALTHKNOXVILLE MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 5K, CARITEN KIDS RUN & MORE!!!APPLICATION ENCLOSED
