A SNAIL’S PACE RUNNING CLUBA L L C H A P T E R N E W S L E T T E R
SNAIL TALES
December 2016 Issue
02 – New Balance 1080
03 – All Chapter Gala
04 – Gala raffle prizes
05 – All Chapter Bits & Pieces
06 – Club Uniform Singlets on Sale
07 – Member Spotlight – Luis Gasca
08 - Brea Chapter News
11- Mission Viejo Chapter News
14 - Monrovia Chapter News
16 – Fountain Valley Chapter News
19 – Snail’s Cup
20 - Club Financials
21 - Membership Updates
23 - Club Race Schedule
24 - Good Form Running Clinic
25 - Hyperice
CALL FOR NEWSLETTER ARTICLES! Articles and or photos (decent quality resolution) of your recent running adventures or events for the newsletter are encouraged. Please submit any material that is inspirational, scenic, unique, fun, or just worth mentioning to your respective chapter’s newsletter editor.
Brea – Kristin Guth /[email protected]
Fountain Valley – Richard Green / [email protected] Viejo – Katharina Menzel /[email protected]
Monrovia – Jenny Welch / [email protected] Chapter stuff – Bob Morris /[email protected]
This month’s head editor - BobContributing editors – Kristin, Jenny, Richard & Kathrina
Congratulations to A Snail’s Pace Running Club,
winners of the “Fastest Team” award at the Pomona Holiday Half/5k!
Take your stride to new heights with the Fresh Foam 1080!
Come in today to A Snail’s Pace and try on a pair.
Partial list of Raffle Prizes
Big Sur Marathon – two comp entriesLong Beach Marathpn – two comp entriesLaguna Hills Memorial Day Half/10k/5k – two comp entriesRnR Los Angeles Half Marathon – two comp entriesCoaster Run 5/10k – two comp entriesLaguna Niguel 5k – two comp entriesLA Life Run 5/10k – two comp entriesAdidas men’s apparel “box set” top,bottom,jacket & 1 pair Adidas Originals (non-running casual shoesAdidas women’s apparel “box set” top,bottom,jacket & 1 pair Adidas Originals (non-running casual shoesFree pair of Brooks shoesFrom Addaday - 2 Pro Rollers, 2 Nonagons, 2 B+From Dr. Pamela Galambos D.C. – Comprehensive Chiropractic Exam ($250 value), Memory foam pillow, Exercise tubing, All-temperature Ice/Heat pack, Flashing running/cycling reflector lightComplete set of 2016 Pub Run Glasses
2017 All Chapter Gala Online registration only at:
http://www.asnailspace.net/2017-chapter-gala/This year’s theme
All that GlittersEarly Bird deadline December 31, 2016To receive additional $10 raffle tickets!
Save the Date: March 12-13, 2017 ASPRC/SCRR Paso Robles Weekend Getaway. Bike ride, Wine
tasting & Half Marathon. More info to come.
First Club race of 2017So Cal Half Marathon/5k
www.schalfmarathon.comDiscount codes:
KPHALF17 $10 offKP5K17 $5 off
Club membership dues going up starting 2017$35 Individual, $60 Family
Renew your membership now at 2016 rateshttps://www.asnailspace.net/running-club-membership/
Club Uniform Singlets now 25% off!
Limited supplies at all ASP Stores.New Uniform singlets due early 2017.
Member Spotlight
Luis Gasca2016 Vice PresidentFountain Valley Chapter
Where are you from originally and when did you move to So Cal?Mexico. In 1988
What got you started on running, when, where, etc.?I tore my ligaments on my left leg when I was playing soccer inMexico about 31 years ago.
What has been your favorite race and why?Surf City because it is flat and close to home.
What is the coolest place you have gone for a run?The beach and El Moro park.
What are you training for now and how is it going?½ marathons, 5 and 10 k’s
Do you have any races that interest you?Beach City Challenge
What are your current running goals?Maintain my pace
What is your best running tip?Do not lose the momentum.
Why do you run?To keep in shape
Any other hobbies or interests?Not so far
What do you like most about being a member of A Snail’s Pace Running Club?The community support.
Brea
Chapter News
Brea Chapter Monthly MeetingSaturday, 12/3/16Hertzig Residence
Holiday Breakfast
Welcome and Introduction of New Members
Upcoming Club Events
Snails Cup Race – Holiday 5K Pomona (Sat,12/10) Snails Cup Race – Holiday Half (Sun, 12/11)Monthly Meeting (Tues, 1/10)All Chapter Gala Long Beach Holiday Inn (Sat, 1/21)
Treasury ReportBalance - $547.82Expired/Expiring Memberships
Newsletter UpdateRace Results
Meetup Update (Non Club Races)
Social Chair’s ReportNovember 2016 Spirit Points Recipient – Kristin GuthRaffle
All Club Report
Open BusinessSnail of the Month Explanation and Award
Who Ran What?
Congratulations to:Spirit Points Winner of the Month: Kristin Guth
Log Your Points at http://www.snailspacespirit.com/
Brea
Chapter News
Name Event Time What You Liked What You Didn’t Like
Dennis Chang Aloha 10K 51:20
Dennis Chang LB ½Marathon 1:55:46
Dennis Chang Day of the Dead – Olvera St 23:50
Dennis Chang Rock & Roll ½Marathon 1:59:14
Darlene Diaz LB 1/2 2:33
Kristin Guth LB 1/2 2:33
Jaime Jimenez LB Full 4:02
Recent Race Results
Congratulations to Brea's 2017 Officers
President – Ross JohnsonVice President – Jaime JimenezTreasurer – Catherine Pearson
Social Chair – Kelly HertzigMeetup Guru – Angelo Acquino
Newsletter Editor – Suzie Gulshan
Brea
Chapter News
Mission Viejo Chapter
News
SNAIL’S PACE MISSION VIEJO CHAPTER
MEETING AGENDA
December 7th, 2016
1. Quote:
PUSH means
Persist
Until
Success
Happens
2. Welcoming new runners –
3. Congratulation to all of those who participate in any Turkey Trot Race especially those at
the club race in Dana Point.
4. Greg – Vice President presents upcoming monthly club races, weekly runs, and other
events:
a. Club Race for the month of December:
December 10th - Holiday 5k Pomona
December 11th - Holiday Half Marathon Pomona
b. Non Club Races:
✪ December 10th - Santa Run 5/10k & Kids Run Renegade series
✪ December 18th – San Diego Holiday Half Marathon
✪ December 18th - Holly Jolly Half marathon Camarillo
c. Club Runs:
✪ Sunday Run @ Ted’s Place 7:30am
✪ Trail Tuesdays Happy Hour Run
d. CHRISTMAS WEDNESDAY JINGLE RUN - December 21st
6. Bob Morris -
*December 17th Christmas Party @ 5pm - RSVP deadline Sunday, December 11th.
*Christmas for The Seniors - Donate a gift for a Senior in our community this Christmas, give
one of your medals with the gift as a Senior Achievement to give them a smile.
7. Karine Meet up Guru presents:
a. The importance of Signing in Meet Up to keep updated with all races,
local runs, and events.
8. Marina - Social Chair Officer presents:
a. How to log into The Spirit Point Program and how it works
b. November2016 Snail’s Pace Spirit Points Winner
c. Pins and Bars Winners
d. Monthly Birthdays
9. Than – Treasurer presents Club Expensed
10.Acknowledge runners and goals achieved during the month of August11.Meeting Dismissed
Mission Viejo Chapter
News
Name Event Time CommentsMarc Owen Dino Dash 10k 48:46
Marc Owen Revel Canyon City Half 1:53:23
Marc Owen Dana Point Turkey Trot Did all three races: 45:48, 25:58, 27:41
Renee Herrera Dino Dash 10k
Renee Herrera Dana Point Turkey Trot 5k
Renee Herrera Revel Canyon City Half
Greg Minton Dino Dash 5k 22:51 5k PR
Melody Tegtmeyer Santa Clarita Marathon 6:09 FIRST FULL MARATHON
Greg Minton Las Vegas Half 1:50:19 Half Marathon PR
Than Duong So Pas Tiger Run 5k 30:41
Linda Jung Revel Canyon Marathon 4:47 My first and last time I run this race!
Linda Jung Dana Point Turkey Trot 10k 1:17 One of the chefs!
Linda Jung Dana Point Turkey Trot 5k 35:00 Double the fun, double the bling!
Linda Jung Run for a Claus 5k 36:00 Fun!
Grace Innis Revel Canyon Marathon 4:25 Oh Boy!
Grace Innis Dana Point Turkey Trot 10k 1:17 One of the chefs!
Grace Innis Runf for a Claus 5k 27:35 1st AG, fun!!!
Craig Innis Dana Point Turkey Trot 5k 37:?? Ho Ho Hoo!
Kyra Ytzen Dana Point Turkey Trot 10k 1:04:14
Kyra Ytzen So Pas Tiger Run 5k 30:31 5th AG
Tanya Mansell So Pas Tiger Run 5k 35:00
Tanya Mansell Surf City 10M 2:02
Pat Herr Dana Point Turkey Trot 5k 35:58 2nd AG
Pat Herr So Pas Tiger Run 5k 35:30 1st AG, getting faster
Mike Schwartz Santa Clarita Marathon 3:43 Hot day, but 1st AG
Karine Parry Dana Point Turkey Trot 10k 39:57
Karine Parry Dana Point Turkey Trot 5k 19:59
Karine Parry Elves on Trails Half 1:47:11 3rd woman OA
Karine Parry Dino Dash 10k
Valerie Freeman Dino Dash 10k 1:02:33
Valerie Freeman Dana Point Turkey Trot 10k 57:28 PR
Valerie Freeman So Pas Tiger Run 5k 26:45 1st AG + PR
Bob Freeman Dana Point Turkey Trot 10k 55:09
Bob Freeman Dino Dash 5k 26:15
Bob Freeman So Pas Tiger Run 5k 25:33
Faith & Ashley Revel Canyon Marathon 5:38 Faith: Never again!! Ashley: Holy Cow!!
Ashley & Faith Dana Point Turkey Trot 10k 1:08
Liz Sponagle Dana Point Turkey Trot 5k 22:11 1st AG
Liz Sponagle North Face 50k San Fran 6:31 1st AG
Teri Magnuson Dana Point Turkey Trot 10k 1:33:30 1st racer since post-op (10/18)
Teri Magnuson Run for a Claus 5k 33:21 2nd AG
Robert Manguson Dana Point Turkey 10k 58:27
Robert Magnuson Run for a Claus 5k 29:18 3rd AG
Barbara Eckes Dino Dash 10k 51:26 1st AG
Barbara Eckes Palos Verdes Half 1:57:25 1st AG
Barbara Eckes Palms Springs Turkey Trot 5k 24:21 1st AG
Victor Gambone Dino Dash 10k 51:23 2nd AG
Victor Gambone Palso Verdes Half 1:57:17 1st AG
Victor Gambone Palm Springs Turkey Trot 5k 24:44 3rd AG
Tom Frost So Pas Tiger Run 5k 23:12 3rd AG
Tom Frost Dana Point Turkey Trot 10k 1:12 Chef chasing turkey
Mission Viejo Chapter
Christmas Party
Run for a Claus
Monrovia Chapter News
Heather Huggins brings in a strong Run to secure team A Snail’s Pace as the top Female Relay Team at the San Dimas Turkey Tri!
Team A Snail’s PaceHeather Huggins: RunJenny Welch: BikeSheila McCarthy: Swim
We got to try the new New Balance 1080 at our Scavenger Hunt on November 29th
before the shoe hit the shelves!
Holiday Half Starting line with Steven Gibson and Paul Beckwith
Aaron Potts with Mark Butala of the EliteRace Team at the start. Mark won his AG!
Run Club MemberDanny Munguia completed the Golden Snowflake Challenge(Both 5K and Half Marathon!)
Monrovia Chapter News
Run Club Member Annaliese Vergara-ArawWas the Grand Prize Winner of the New Balance Scavenger Hunt!
Carolina (second from left) ran her first HalfMarathon! Congratulations Carolina!
Good times exploring a new Monrovia Trail!
Ugly Sweaters! (Actually, many of them are pretty cute)
Albert Vergara at the Holiday Half Marathon!
Fountain Valley
Chapter NewsFountain ValleyChapter News
Monthly Meeting Notes
December 14, 2016
Round Table Pizza
• Welcome the following new faces: Drew
• Upcoming club races:
1/7 So. Cal. Half Marathon Discount Code Half KPHALF17 5K KP517
1/21/17 All Chapters Gala – Long Beahc, CA
• Other runs and events:
- Pub Run, First Tuesday 6:00 pm from ASP FV Shop to The Slice (next door to the shop)
- ASP FV Store Staff Run Every Thursday 5:30 pm
• Weekly runs (See details and RSVP on FV Chapter Meetup site):
– Tuesday Night Speed/Hill Training at the OC Fairgrounds by Coach Fier. Warm-up @6:15pm.
– Wednesday Night Fun Run at Roundtable Pizza in Fountain Valley @6:15pm.
– Sunday Morning Cameo Shores Run @8:00am. Lead by Dave Parsel and Pat Copps.
– Good Form Running Clinic – 1st Sunday of the Month 11:00 am ASP Fountain Valley Store
• Treasurer’s Report: Account balance is $964.86 with 96 total members.
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Fountain Valley
Chapter NewsFountain ValleyChapter News
Fountain Valley
Chapter News
Name Event Time Comments
Roseann Uman Orange County Turkey Trot 5k 43:00
Bob Norton Catalina Echo Marathon 8:07:00 27 minutes faster than 2015
Bob Norton Dana Point Turkey Trot 32:00 3rd in Age Division
Bob Norton Holiday Half Marathon 2;24:19
Bobby Porter Santa Run 47:00 1st in Age Division
Sandy Draper Riverside Lexus Half 1:56 1st in Age Division
Therese Nelson HITS OLY Triathlon 3:58 2nd Place Athena 40+
Steve Nelson HITS OLY Triathlon 3:26
Marie Puffpaff LB Turkey Trot 10k 1:20
Vickie Jackson Dana Point 10 Turkey Trot 1:11:01 PR
Vickie Jackson Renegade Santa Run 10K 1:12:00 1st in Age Division
Haiden Nelson Santa Run Irvine 5k 10th overall
Luis Gasca Loon Wood Washington 5k 19:49 PR
Brandon Larson Dana Point Turkey Trot 10K 47:00 PR
James Howarth Catalina Eco Half Marathon 4:03 First Trail Half Marathon
James Howarth Cornucopia 5k 27:55 PR
James Howarth Lace Up Riverside 2:19:50 PR
James Howarth Holiday Half Marathon 2:30:50
Kristin Morris Holiday Half Marathon 2:30:50 100th Half Marathon
Rod Roby Dana Point Half Marathon 23:12 PR
Rod Roby Run for a Claus 24:02
Rod Roby Holiday Half Marathon 1:59:09 PR
Robert Mignosa Holiday Half Marathon 2:39
Robert Mignosa Catalina Eco Half Marathon 3:20
Robert Mignosa Dana Point Turkey Trot 5k
Sam Hallis Disney Dr. Strange 10K 1:12:52 First 10k
Sam Hallis Turkey Trot LA 5k 32:30
Recent Race Results
Snail’s Cup Series 2016 Update
So Pasadena Tiger Run Results
Snail’s Cup Series Top Ten Cumulative
CLIUB ChapterTotal Total Average Net
Average
Net
Tiger
Run
Races
Ran Points Points Points Points Total
Tom Frost MV 11 8845 804 7522 835 881
Pat Herr MV 9 7009 778 7009 778 818
Valerie Freeman MV 9 6564 729 6564 729 788
Kyra Ytzen MV 14 9679 691 6387 709 757
Bob Freeman MV 8 5458 682 5458 682 746
Kristin Guth BR 7 4367 623 4367 623 641
Than Duong MV 10 5513 551 5046 560 616
Tanya Mansell MV 10 5910 591 5376 597 613
STAFF ChapterTotal Total Average Net
Average
Net
Tiger
Run
Races
Ran Points Points
Poin
ts Points Total
Jason Durarte BR 8 7293 911 5581 930 920
Bob Morris MV 13 9713 747 5548 925 780
CLUB ChapterTotal Total Avg Net
Avg
Net
Races
Ran Points Points Points Points
Tom Frost MV 11 8845 804 7522 835
Pat Herr MV 9 7009 778 7009 778
Teri Magnuson MV 10 7393 739 6862 762
Valerie Freeman MV 9 6564 729 6564 729
Kyra Ytzen MV 14 9679 691 6387 709
Rod Robey FV 11 7552 686 6379 708
Mike Schwartz MV 8 6120 765 6120 765
Jenny Gardelle FV 10 6526 652 5999 666
Jose Vara MO 7 5832 833 5832 833
Richard Green FV 9 5763 640 5763 640
ELITE ChapterTotal Total Avg Net
Avg
Net
Races
Ran Points Points Points Points
Juan Ramirez MV 8 8012 1001 6094 1016
Julie Ertel MV 8 7786 973 5911 985
Erik Tavera MV 11 10321 938 5892 982
Mark
Donaldson MV 6 5814 969 5814 969
Sue Davis FV 6 5725 954 5725 954
Miguel
Magana MO 7 5811 830 5661 944
Roberto
Chavez MO 11 9328 848 5528 921
Paulino
Tavera MV 9 7917 879 5387 898
Karine Parry MV 11 9319 847 5291 882
Todd Horton MV 5 5033 1006 5033 1006
STAFF ChapterTotal Total Avg Net
Avg
Net
Races
Ran Points Points Points
Poin
ts
Liz Sponagle MV 7 6716 959 5784 964
Jason Durarte BR 8 7293 911 5581 930
Bob Morris MV 13 9713 747 5548 925
Michael Flowers BR 10 8803 880 5425 904
Paul Beckwith MO 9 7673 852 5281 880
Jen Serna BR 6 5250 875 5250 875
Noelle Stewart BR 7 5640 805 5019 837
Jenny Welch MO 10 7967 796 5012 835
Steven Gibson MO 12 9355 779 4833 806
Daisy Esparza BR 7 5427 775 4716 786
StoreTotal Net
Points Points
BR 48,635 31,252
MO 44,539 28,277
MV 33,172 24,072
SCP 26,608 19,737
FV 18,878 14,071
Club Financials
October November
ASPRC Membership
BR 103 BR 104
FV 95 FV 96
MO 42 MO 44
MV 185 MV 192
Total 425 Total 436
MeetUp Membership
BR 789 BR 792
FV 769 FV 773
MO 365 MO 368
MV 943 MV 949
Total 2866 Total 2882
Treasury Report
BR $547.82 BR $477.82
FV $914.86 FV $964.86
MO $3,16.36 MO $3,199.33
MV $4,735.77 MV $4,891.78
Membership Updates
BOLES SHARON RUNMV (11/16)
CARRIE NELLY/MARTIAL RUNMV (11/16)FAM
COPPS PATRICK RUNFV (11/16)
COULTER JANET RUNFV (11/16)
CROWSON BOB RUNMV (11/16)
DUARTE NICK RUNFV (11/16)
EMERY MELINDA RUNMV (11/16)
FUSS KAREN RUNMV (11/16)
GRANT MOLLY RUNMV (11/16)
GRAY NEAL/MARILYN RUNFV (11/16)FAM
GROSSE KATY RUNMV (11/16)
GUBELMANN NATHALIE RUNMV (11/16)FAM
HARDY SCOTT/BRIDGET RUNFV (11/16)FAM
JOHNSON SEAN RUNBR (11/16)
LEARD TRACIE RUNFV (11/16)FAM
NGUYEN PHU RUNFV (11/16)
PARKER BLAKE RUNMV (11/16)
PEDRAD PARVIZ RUNMV (11/16)
RIOS RYAN RUNMO (11/16)
ROBLERO YVONNE RUNBR (11/16)
RODRIGUEZ NATALY RUNBR (11/16)
ROSE DAVID RUNFV (11/16)
RUIZ PAUL RUNMV (11/16)
SANTAGATA DEANNA RUNMV (11/16)
SARRESHTEH ALI RUNFV (11/16)
SHERWIN DAR RUNMV (11/16)
TANIS PAUL RUNBR (11/16)
TIN-MAUNG JULIET RUNMV (11/16)
Membership UpdatesExpiring this Month!
HUGGINS HEATHER RUNMO (12/16)ELT16
HUGINS
NATALIE AND
BRIAN RUNMV (12/16)
JAY BILL RUNFV (12/16)
JOHNSON JENNI RUNFV (12/16)ELT16
JUNG LINDA RUNMV (12/16)
MIRZA HASEENA RUNBR (12/16)FAM
MOSEY NICK "MOSE DEF" RUNBR (12/16)ELT16
OKANO DEBRA RUNMV (12/16)ELT
ORME KARLA RUNBR (12/16)
PIEPIORA JOSEPH RUNMV (12/16)
RAMIREZ JUAN RUNMV (12/16)ELT16
RILEY KIMBERLY RUNBR (12/16)
SALAZAR GILBERT AND LUCY RUNBR (12/16)FAM
SCHILLER DAVID & MARY ANN RUNFV (12/16)
SILVA ANGELA & CHRIS RUNMV (12/16) FAM
ST. ANDRE NICK RUNFV (12/16)ELT16
STEFFY AMANDA RUNMO (12/16)ELT16
STOLLAR ROBERT RUNMV (12/16)
SWEET JUDY RUNMV (12/16)
SWOGER DOUG RUNBR (12/16)
TALLON HELEN "LYNN RUNMV (12/16)
TAVERA ERIK RUNMV (12/16)ELT16
TAVERA PAULINO RUNMV (12/16)ELT16
WALKER HEIDI RUNMV (12/16)ELT16
ALVARADO JOHN RUNMV (12/16)
ANSEVIN GARY RUNMV (12/16)FAM
ANSEVIN TERI RUNMV (12/16)FAM
BACHMAN PHILIP RUNMO (12/16)ELT16
BECK GREG/SUE RUNMV (12/16) FAM
BOWLES STIRLING RUNMV (12/16)
BROADY MARILYN/KEVIN RUNBR (12/16)FAM
BURNS ANGIE RUNMO (12/16)
BUTALA MARK RUNMO (12/16)ELT16
COX HILARY RUNMV (12/16)
DARCY YEN RUNBR (12/16)
DAVIS SUE RUNFV (12/16)ELT16
DRAPER SANDRA RUNFV (12/16)
ECHEVARRIA ANGEL RUNMO (12/16)ELT
FIGUEROA JOSE/NELLA RUNBR (12/16)FAM
FOLTZ WENDY/MARTIN RUNMV (12/16) FAM
FRENN JASON RUNMV (12/16)
GALLAGHER RACHAEL RUNBR (12/16)
GARDELLE JENNIFER RUNFV (12/16)
HARDER JESSICA RUNMV (12/16)
HARRIS CHERYL RUNMV (12/16)
HILL JEANY RUNBR (12/16)
HORTON ALISON RUNMV (12/16)ELT16
HUCKABONE JAY RUNBR (12/16)
F o u n t a i n V a l l e y M i s s i o n V i e j o B r e a M o n r o v i a
ALL Races and Dates are tentative, and subject to revision.
Email suggestions for additional Club Races to: [email protected]
Look for the ASP Club Canopy at each Club Race (usually near the Finish Area). Warm-up & -down with your ASPRC Teammates. Bring a chair and some refreshments to share! Have FUN!! Don’t forget to write down your finish time on results clipboard at the canopy.
ChapterSponsor
Date Race Location
MV JANUARY 7TH So. California Half Marathon/5k Irvine
BR FEBRUARY 26TH Brea 8k Brea
FV MARCH 12TH Tustin Hanger Half Marathon/5k Tustin
ALL APRIL 2ND Carlsbad 5000 Carlsbad
MV MAY 6TH & 7TH Orange County Marathon/Half/5k OC
MV MAY 29TH City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half/10k/5k Laguna Hills
BR JUNE ?
FV JULY 4TH Surf City Run 5k Huntington Beach
MO AUGUST ? Pride of the Valley 5k Baldwin Park
FV SEPTEMBER 24TH Race for the Cure 5k Fashion Island
MV OCTOBER 8TH & 9TH Long Beach Marathon/Half/5k Long Beach
MV NOVEMBER 23RD Dana Point Turkey Trot 5/10k Dana Point
MO DECEMBER ? So Pasadena Tiger Run 5/10k Pasadena
MO DECEMBER 10-11th Holiday Half Marathon/5k Pomona
2017 Snail’s Cup Race Schedule
Next GFR ClinicsBR Store – February, stay tunedMV Store – February, stay tunedFV Store – February, stay tuned
MO Store – February, stay tuned
RSVP at: https://www.asnailspace.net/good-form-running/
A great gift idea to start your New Year out. Hyperice vibration technology.
Now available at your local A Snail’s Pace Shop!
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