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“Out on the roads, there is fitness and self-discovery
and the persons we were destined to be.”
-George Sheehan
Contents
Board President’s Letter –Page 1
Executive Director Letter – Page 4
Just Another Runner’s Perspective – Page 6 Featured Member, Ken Brooks—Page 10 Volunteer Opportunities—Page 13 Hot Club News and Events - Page 14 KAR Facebook Page KAR Apparel Line Kalamazoo Area Runners Board Meeting KAR Membership Race Discounts Summer Sizzler Member Reception Run Bronson HealthCare Midwest Sports Medi-cine Sports Injury Walk-in Clinic Club Championship Series—Page 18 Group Runs/Training - Page 19 Group Runs Club Member Corner - Page 20 New Member Welcome Local Race Results—Page 22 Plainwell Education Foundation 5k & 10k
Kalamazoo Klassic 5k & 10k
Binder Park Zoo Cheetah Chase 5k
The Kalamazoo Area Runners
Rundown
June 2015 www.kalamazooarearunners.org
The Kalamazoo Klassic Celebrates 37
Years with a New Team Challenge and
Increased Participation
By Bonnie Sexton
Photo by Fast Photo Pro
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Board of Directors
Bonnie Sexton President [email protected]
Chelsea Fay Vice President [email protected]
Ferdi Hintze Treasurer [email protected]
Amy Clark Vice President, Special Events [email protected]
Tough competition, community spirit, a great cause and good fun were all part of the 37th Annual Kalamazoo Klassic, pre-sented in partnership by MRC Industries, Inc. and Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR). The 2015 Kalamazoo Klassic and Kids’ Klassic were held June 19th and 20th and attracted 1559 regis-tered participants in the combined events. This reflected an increase of nearly 10% over the 2014 participation numbers of 1418. The Kids’ Klassic on Friday evening attracted 431 chil-dren, and Saturday’s 5k and 10k events attracted 1128 partici-pants. Accompanying the 2015 Kalamazoo Klassic were several signifi-cant changes. First, we introduced the new Team Challenge, presented by Rose Street Advisors. Nineteen teams of 3 – 5 run-ners competed in corporate and open divisions in the 5k and 10k run. We also had to make the difficult decision to discontinue the Pump n’ Run. While the event added a unique element to the Kalamazoo Klassic, participation consistently declined over the last few years, with only 32 participating in the 2014 Pump n’ Run. This declining trend, along with logistical challenges in offering the event, factored into the final decision.
Also new for 2015, the 37th Annual Kalamazoo Klassic was en-
dorsed by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health
and Sports and the Michigan Fitness Foundation as a quality
physical activity event through the Pure Michigan FITness Series
endorsement program.
The Pure Michigan FITness Series program endorses local, re-
gional and statewide events that are consistent with the Gover-
nor’s Council and the Michigan Fitness Foundation mission to
promote healthy choices while offering a physical activity event
that is open to all participants, regardless of skill level or age.
The Kalamazoo Klassic leads by example in providing a safe,
healthy physical activity event for Michigan residents.
The 10k also served as the 2015 Road Runners Club of America
(RRCA) Regional Championship Race.
In a very close 10k men’s competition, Brendon Molony won
overall male with a time of 33:12, edging out second place Jor-
dan Benning (33:19) and third place Kyle Mena (33:25). Lauren
MacVicar won overall female with a time of 39:04. Ed Kenny
won 10k Male Masters in 38:47 and Michelle Acton won Female
Masters in 42:27. Doug Gucich won Male Grand Masters
(40:51) and Kathy Griffin won Female Grand Masters (46:59),
and Tom Harbaugh won Male Senior Grand Masters (44:24)
and Shelly Fink won Female Senior Grand Masters (55:11). All
Open, Masters, Grand Masters and Senior Grand Masters win-
ners were RRCA Regional 10k Champions in their respective
divisions.
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Bonnie Sexton is KAR Board President and has served on the
leadership team since 2004. She is married with three chil-
dren, an avid runner, event and training program founder and
organizer, served as a HS XC Coach for three years and is an
HR and Community Relations Director for a Kalamazoo non-
profit organization. In addition to authoring articles for The
Rundown, her publications have appeared in Michigan Runner
Magazine.
Board of Directors continued
Carrie Hoch-Mortlek Vice President, Development [email protected]
Pablo Cecere Vice President, Technology [email protected]
Kristen Maxwell Vice President, Marketing & Communica-tions [email protected]
Heather Wellman Secretary [email protected]
In the 5k Run, Mitchell Klinger won top honors for the men with
a 15:10 and Makenna Veen for the women with an 18:36. Daniel
VanSweden won Male Masters with an 18:35 and Kathy Griffin
Female Masters with a 23:05. Andrew Hirzel (19:06) won Male
Grand Masters and Julie Allen won Female Grand Masters
(24:45) and Tom Harbaugh won Male Senior Grand Masters
(21:38) and Cheryl Sickles won Female Senior Grand Masters
(26:35).
In the 10k Team Challenge, Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR)
Team Black (Kathy Griffin, Marie Billen, Julie Allen, Shelly
Parkhurst and Kristen Maxwell) won the Open Division.
In the 5k Team Challenge, the Possum Nuggets (Artemis Eyster,
Eric Swager, Zebedee Swager and Carson Rabbitt) won the Open
Division, and Perrigo 1 (Danielle Kean, Karen Hook, Emma
Shakner and Lisa Shakner) won the Corporate Division.
In the 5k Walk, David Dunn (33:14) and Lisa Bridgeman (33:19)
were overall champions, Mark Scott (38:38) and Kristen Fillar
(34:40) master’s champions and John Reed (38:20) and Sheila
Dorsey (43:01) grand masters champions.
Sincere thanks to all our participants, sponsors, partners and
volunteers and staff from MRC Industries, Kalamazoo Area
Runners and the community for making the 2015 Kalamazoo
Klassic a success.
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Staff Joy Mills Executive Director [email protected]
Event, Program and Functional Directors Zachary Baker Director, Marketing Promotions [email protected] Eric Campbell Director, Sunday Morning Battle Creek Run (with Matthew Santner) [email protected] Karen Christensen Director, Member Reception Runs [email protected] Michael Couey Director, Tuesday Night Battle Creek Run [email protected]
Stephanie Demarest Director, Fast Track Battle Creek [email protected]
Nikki Elder Chair, Battle Creek Subcommittee [email protected]
Scott Everett Director, Wednesday Night Portage YMCA Runs (with Brad Hollister) [email protected]
Phil Goodwin Director, Graphic and Web Design [email protected]
Ferdi Hintz and Pam Boner Team Co-Captains, Relay for Life [email protected]
Andy Hirzel Director, Beyond Training Program [email protected]
Executive Director Report—Featured Vol-
unteers—Going the Extra Mile By Joy Mills In the world of the Kalamazoo Area Runners, I have always felt that our volunteer Group Run Directors are the unsung heroes of our organization. When someone agrees to take on that role they are committing to being at the scheduled group run week after week, arranging a course and possibly hydration, commu-nicating with all interested runners, ensuring safety, answering questions about training or providing referrals, and in general promoting a spirit of fun and making sure everyone has fun and feels connected. It can be a fun and demanding position but also very rewarding. Our Battle Creek group runs have welcomed a couple of new Group Run Directors in the past couple of months, including Eric Campbell. In addition to coaching Battle Creek Fast Track, Eric has taken over the Sunday morning run in Battle Creek., and is our Featured Volunteer for the month of June. Please join me in thanking Eric and all of KAR’s Group Run Directors for their commitment and service to our organization year round.
Eric Campbell—KAR in BC Fast Track Coach and Sunday Morning Group Run Director
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Eric Campbell is a Civil Engineer Technician for The City of Bat-tle Creek. He oversees the road resurfacing projects and side-walk projects. If its pot holes, its not Eric! That’s a different de-partment!
Eric states that “I was always been athletic growing up and was involved in lots of sports, but was never a runner. I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 16. I found it very difficult to manage my blood sugar and participate competitively in sports, so as I got older I started to gain weight. I got a wake up call one day in 2007 at the doctor when we were going over my labs. He told me they weren’t good and I needed to make a change in my life style. I started on the insulin pump and began going back to the gym. I started to lose weight and feel better. I hit a plateau on 2012 at about 220lbs. I started at 273. I decided to sign up for a 5k, not really having any idea what a 5k was. The race was The Jingle Bell run in Portage, and it was in November. I had a few months to train and set a goal to finish under 30 minutes. I was so nervous at the start of the race that I went out way to fast, as a lot of runners do! I settled in after the first mile and was pretty consistent until the end. I finished at 23:46, and was second in my age group. I was hooked from then on. I have gone on to do several 5k/10ks, a handful of half marathons, 2 full marathons, and 2 ultra mara-thon, and have lost 100lbs. I am a part of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation running team, so I raise money along with running marathons.”
This year Eric plans to run at least 3 more marathons and raise money that will go to help find a cure for diabetes. His short term goal in running is to try to Boston Qualify in Chicago this October. His long term goals are to run marathons in all 50 states, and to run the Great Wall Marathon.
Eric is married to Ashley and has an 11 year old son, Brendan, and a 2 year old son Conner. They are very supportive and come to as many races as possible and are always the first ones at the finish line to congratulate him. When asked why she volunteers for KAR, Eric says “Volunteering for KAR is very rewarding. My favorite part is getting to watch runners progress and reach their goals.” Eric describes his role on with Battle Creek Fast Track as fol-lows: “My primary duties so far have been a speed work coach for Fast Track in BC, and Sunday run leader. The fast track volunteering is great as many runners have benefited from it and set PR's this June. It has also helped me become a faster and more
Event and Program Directors continued Brad Hollister Director, Wednesday Night Portage YMCA Runs (with Scott Everett) [email protected]
Maggie Honaker Director, Fast Track Battle Creek [email protected]
Terry Hutchins Director, Kal-Haven Trail Run [email protected] Michael Hutchinson Director, Thursday Night Richland Library Runs (with Cindy Schnotala) [email protected]
Mandee Kerns Director, Thursday Night Portage YMCA Runs (with Laura Sandahl) [email protected]
Joy Mills Director, Indoor Track Workouts Director, Jack-O’-Lantern 5k & 10k Run Director, Kalamazoo Klassic (KAR) (with Bonnie Sexton) Director, Turkey Trot Time Prediction 5k Run (with Scott Taylor) Director, Run Through The Lights Team Captain, Jingle Bell Run [email protected]
Kaycie Ohmart Director, Expo Marketing [email protected]
John Olbrot Director, Database Administration [email protected] Teri Olbrot Director, Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt & Fun Run [email protected]
Kathy Roscheck Co-Director, Member Reception Runs karoschek@gmail. com
Laura Sandahl Director, Thursday Night Portage YMCA Runs (with Mandee Kerns) [email protected]
Matthew Santner Director, Sunday Afternoon Runs in Bat-tle Creek [email protected]
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Joy Mills is KAR’s Executive Director and has been a member of the organization since 2012. She is married with two children, enjoys running half marathons, and loves running in KAR Club Series Championship events with her son and daughter. Joy is ran her first marathon, the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon in May and is currently training for the Walt Disney World Goofy Chal-lenge in January 2016.
Event and Program Directors continued Leslie Scheffers Director, Information Technology Secu-rity [email protected]
Cindy Schnotala Director, Thursday Night Richland Library Runs (with Michael Hutchinson) [email protected]
Bonnie Sexton Director, Fast Track Training Director, Portage Winter Blast Half Marathon & 5k Director Kalamazoo Klassic (MRC) (with Joy Mills) Team Captain, Race for the Cure [email protected]
Mark Sigfrids Director, Wed Night Borgess Health and Fit-ness Center Runs (with Brent Yager) [email protected]
Scott Taylor Director, Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run (with Joy Mills) [email protected]
Brent Yager Director, Wed Night Borgess Health and Fit-ness Center Runs (with Mark Sigfrids) [email protected]
aware runner.” When asked what advice he would give to others interested in volunteering for KAR, Eric says “I would recommend vol-unteering for KAR to anyone! It is a great experience and the running community is a growing family here in BC.”
Another Runner’s Perspective—A Com-munity Celebration "Everyone is a star and deserves the right to twinkle" --- Marilyn Monroe Volunteers and representatives from local businesses and or-ganizations work like a small army of ants erecting tables and hanging up banners around the outer edge of the track and foot-ball field on the campus of Harper Creek High School. A silent buzz hovers over the stadium with an occasional blast erupting from the surrounding speakers as workers test the audio for the upcoming festivities. Rays of sun peek through the clouds and humidity saturates the atmosphere. Dark skies gravitate from the south and an occasional gust of wind reminds all of us that Mother Nature officially has the final say as to whether or not this 5K run will go as scheduled, be delayed or canceled alto-gether. With each signal from the skies there is no doubt a col-lective prayer for the predicted thunderstorms to hold off for another four hours. Although the volunteers on sight represent a scene of activity, a quiet presence remains. This lull will change in the next hour or so as coaches and girls from Calhoun County's Girls on the Run (GOTR) chapter along with relatives, friends and community members will gather to culminate an-other season of GOTR with a 5K celebration. In years past I have served as a buddy runner for GOTR partici-pants from Wattles Park Elementary School. This year however
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KAR Discount Sponsors
Unless otherwise indicated, please use the 2014 KAR
discount code when purchasing merchandise or
services from discount sponsors.
Gazelle Sports
Information coming soon!
Healing Moments Massage
Massage bodywork with Joyce Hare located in
KVO’s building on Turwill Lane. Discounts apply
per session or multiple sessions. KAR Member
price for one hour is $50.00. Phone: 269-327-
5824 or 269-217-7563)
Prater Chiropractic
Chiropractic Sports Physician, Daryl Prater, D.C.,
CCSP has teamed up with Dr. Michael Miller for the
Graduate Athletic Training Department of WMU and
is now offering KAR members $10 off Gait Analysis
and also $10 off their new service Functional Move-
ment Screen with Corrective Exercises. Dr. Prater is
also continuing to offer KAR members a $30 discount
on custom foot orthotics, and 15% off kinesio tape.
Contact Daryl at [email protected] for more informa-
tion.
BORGESS HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER The Borgess Health and Fitness Center is offering KAR members their corporate discount rate of $99 initiation fees (50% off ) for new members ($50 each additional associate). Subject to change with future facility rate increases. For more informa-tion, call 552.2348.
I signed on to volunteer at the Kalamazoo Area Runner's booth. We are supplied with hundreds of laminated stars that will serve as reminders of the confidence that these young ladies have gained and the citizenship skills cultivated through the GOTR curriculum. Each girl is encouraged to write on her star the ways in which she shines as an individual. The stars are then pinned to their shirts as they proceed on to other pre-race activi-ties before making their way to the football field as their 5K jour-ney draws closer and closer. Business begins slow at our booth but gradually picks up as bus loads full of GOTR participants from throughout Calhoun County invade the football stadium . The party appears to be underway. As these young girls continue to filter through the gate the en-ergy level multiplies. Music amplifies from the PA system, laughter fills the air and smiles decorate the faces of more than 600 third through eighth grade girls. Serving as MC, Harper Creek School's maintenance supervisor, Jim Robinson holds a microphone, wandering around the football field interviewing girls as they speak of their goals, thank their coaches and share their stories with pride seeping from their voices. Some dance and perform cartwheels in the staging area with no concerns of burning off too much energy before the run officially begins. The emotions that these girls are conveying run the gamut. Some are nervous, many excited while others find it difficult to contain the restless energy rooted deep inside of their body and soul. Activity at the KAR table outside of the Southwest corner of the track ceases as winds begin to gust and light showers join the party. With thirty minutes remaining until the first wave of runners circle the track and head out onto the high school cam-pus the drops of rain don't seem to dampen the spirits of those going through pre-race warm ups on the turf. The excitement created by each girl personalizing their yellow shining star be-gins to fade as I anticipate the main course of this GOTR gala, the 5K run. Twenty minutes later the playing of the national an-them commences and Mother Nature provides us with a gift as the clouds part and the sun joins the jubilee. Temperatures rise and humidity levels make things a bit uncomfortable for a run, but the sunshine just a few minutes before the run begins, pro-vides the perfect backdrop. I take my place beside the fence along the final turn on the track two tenths of a mile into the run. Runners are sent out in five different waves. For athletes at such a tender and inexperienced age, pacing for a run of this distance can be a difficult concept to understand. From my vantage point, less than a quarter of a mile into this 3.1 mile run, I am able to witness a variety of paces. There are those plodding along at a conservative jog. Others are already walking either conserving their energy or having spent it too early with a hundred meter sprint. Many are alternating between short sprints and slow walking intervals to slow their breathing. Shouts of encouragement can be heard from around the track as runners feed off the energy of the
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continued... AGILITY PHYSICAL THERAPY KAR members receive $10 off specialty services at Agility Physical Therapy and Sports Performance including:
Gait Analysis
Lactate threshold testing for heart rate moni-
tor training Biomechanical evaluation for orthotic recom-
mendations Lower quarter screen for proper posture and
bike fit
Comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment
and sport specific training program S2P.E.A.K plyometric jump training program for performance enhancement and knee injury pre-vention. Visit www.agilitysportsmedicine.com for locations and contact information.
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PEDAL BICYCLE Pedal Bicycle, located at 611 West Michigan Avenue,
Kalamazoo offers members of Kalamazoo Area Run-
ners a 15% discount on accessories and apparel and
preferred pricing on new bicycles. For more informa-
tion and store hours visit http://
pedalbicycle.com/. Provide the 2015 KAR discount
code to receive the discount.
DOWN DOG YOGA CENTER
Down Dog Yoga, conveniently located in down-
town Kalamazoo, is now offering members of KAR
the following benefits:
One FREE yoga class each year of KAR member-
ship (to be used on date of choice for any weekly
drop-in class).
$5 off a 5 Class Pack (normally $75 - only $70 for
KAR members).
15% off Down Dog Yoga Center merchandise. For more information visit
www.downdogyogacenter.com. Provide the 2015
discount code to receive discounts.
spectators while also returning the favor right back to the spec-tators. Fifteen minutes later the final wave of runners has made the final turn of the track, as they run through the gate onto the campus where the race truly begins. I decide to join the crowd of spectators lining the gated off tun-nel where runners will soon return to the track for the final sprint. The focus of this run centers on the almost 700 GOTR members but is open to anyone in the community. The first run-ner appears and others follow in the next fifteen minutes indi-vidually and in small groups. Finally the waves of runners begin to flow through the gate and the emotions that illustrate the im-pact of GOTR are displayed on center stage. Shouts of encour-agement, smiles, looks of exhaustion, faces painted with deter-mination and bodies dripping with sweat tell the story of the past four months of training and learning culminating in this moment. The focus of GOTR has always been and will always be about preparing pre-adolescence girls for the world that lies ahead of them in their teenage years on through adulthood. Lessons cen-ter around being confident in one's abilities and making deci-sions that will have a positive impact in the life of each girl in route to becoming a productive member of our society. These young ladies will be our future moms, doctors, lawyers, teachers, police officers and firefighters. Perhaps GOTR will provide the first female President of the USA. Running is not the focus of GOTR but hopefully what these girls gain from training for and completing a 5K run will reinforce lessons of goal setting, stick-ing to a plan, being patient and not giving up when things get difficult. Although the focus is and always will be about impacting young girls in a positive way, anyone who was present at the Calhoun County GOTR 2015 edition witnessed one of the bi-products of GOTR. The culminating 5K run each season has turned into a community party of sorts. Parents, siblings, grandparents, teachers and other community members where there to embrace this event as runners, volunteers or spectators. It always has been and continues to be a true community wide party as we celebrate together what the girls have learned, what they have accomplished and how they have grown. As I walked through the football field that night searching for team Wattles Park the signs of the greatness of this event were surrounding me. Stories of excitement and pride could be heard over the PA system as event MC, Jim Robinson provided the perfect commentary to go along with each story. Smiles, hugs and high fives were being dished out from side line to side line as runners refueled with water, cookies, bananas and Gatorade. Perhaps the picture that bests illustrates what GOTR is about could have been snapped as I walked out of the stadium and into the parking lot. A young lady and her mom shared a hug with
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continued… BRONSON ATHLETIC CLUB The Bronson Athletic Club is offering KAR
members a new member initiation fee of
$199 , a deep discount off the regular initiation
fee of $395. New members may also choose
from one of the following promotional items:
month of free primary dues ($103 value)
For more information on joining, contact
membership at 544-3200 or stop by and men-
tion KAR. Beginning January 1, 2013, KAR
members may join Bronson Athletic Club for a
$199 initiation fee , a deep discount off the
regular initiation fee of $395, and receive the
first month primary membership dues free. For
more information on joining, contact member-
ship at 544-3200 or stop by and mention KAR.
NEW PERKS! TJ SNYDER MAS-SAGE OF NV SALON T.J. Snyder of NV Salon, located at 210 E. Centre Avenue in Portage. T.J. offers a 1-hour profes-sional massage to KAR members for $50.00. For an appointment call 269.327.3689 (salon) or 269.816.8780 (cell). Provide the 2015 KAR dis-count code to receive reduced rate.
SPIRIT RACING Spirit Racing is offering KAR members discounts on all of its 2015 events. Discounts range from $20 for adult triathlon relays, $10 for adult indi-vidual triathlons, and $5.00 for the remaining running events and kids triathlons. Visit www.spiritracing.us to learn more about Spirit Racing and to register for 2015 events, us-ing the 2015 KAR discount code.
Gale Fischer has been running since 1997, is married with two
children and is a long time member of Kalamazoo Area Run-
ners. Gale served on the Board of the Battle Creek Road Run-
ners before merging with Kalamazoo Area Runners, and is an
avid runner, author and educator from Battle Creek. His phi-
losophical publications have appeared in Marathon and Be-
yond, the Lansing City Pulse and Michigan Runner.
watery eyes. The pride between mother and daughter could not be denied. I would like to extend a big thank you to all the coaches, volun-teers and young ladies who make this event possible each year. For those of you who are looking for a little motivation I suggest you put GOTR on your calendar for next year. In a world where it seems that mass shootings, drug busts and our society's dirty laundry dominate the prime time news, GOTR provides a fresh outlook. Being witness to this event provides us with a reminder that our world today is not all negative. Come and join the cele-bration. KEEP RUNNING!!
Until next time, this has been just another runner’s perspective.
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KALAMAZOO ATHLETIC WELLNESS
Kalamazoo Athletic Wellness is a sports spe-
cific massage and personal training facility.
Kalamazoo Athletic Wellness specializes in
sports massage, one-on-one strength training,
and injury prevention/recovery. They offer a
full postural and gait analysis as part of your
initial consultation for no additional cost. You
can use their convenient online scheduling at
www.kzooathleticwellness.com or call 269-
459-6469 to schedule. KAR members receive
$10 of any services of an hour or longer. Can-
not be combined with other discount offers.
BATTLE CREEK YMCA The Battle Creek YMCA is dedicated to
strengthening the Battle Creek community
while building strong minds and strong bod-
ies. Located at 182 Capital Ave., NE, the Bat-
tle Creek YMCA is now offering a 15% mem-
bership discount to KAR mem-
bers! Visit YMCA Battle Creek to learn
more membership and use the 2015 KAR dis-
count code when registering.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER, A
DIVISION OF BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
The Outdoor Education Center (OEC), a divi-
sion of the Battle Creek Public Schools, offers
yoga classes on select Sunday's. Instructor
Jessica McCrumb will take participants
through an hour of yoga moves geared to
every level. Cost is $5.00, payable by cash or
check. Pay Jessica when you arrive. No reser-
vations required. Spring dates include April
19th and 26th, and May 3rd, 17th and
31st. For more information about the
OEC visit their website!
Featured Member: Ken Brooks
Life in the Fast Lane
"Life is a positive-sum game. Everyone from the gold medalist to the last finisher can rejoice in a personal victory." - George Sheehan
For many of us who are a part of the running revolution, the
sport has blessed us with experiences and opportunities that
would have been unknown to us if it were not for running. Life-
long friendships are begin and are molded on training routes,
tracks and race courses. Landmarks and cities are visited via
destination races. Trophies, medals, hardware and race bibs are
earned with each telling a chapter in our personal running jour-
neys. Perhaps more importantly than any of these blessings be-
stowed upon us from running is the pride created as we each
raise our physical and mental ceiling. Running can change our
lives in profound ways topping our priority list. For this month's
featured runner, Ken Brooks, running has offered some of the
same basic opportunities and experiences that are common to
the masses of the running community but for Ken it goes beyond
this. Ken has become one of the fastest runners in our area over
the last decade. His performances on race courses in this time
frame have raised the bar for him. Ken is a member of the pro-
fessional athlete community, with part of his income being gen-
erated as a runner. Running has not made Ken a millionaire but
it remains part of his day to day job. Ken's start to running was
not all glory however. Few would have predicted his current
status as a runner.
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Centering Yoga is Battle Creek’s first and only
dedicated yoga studio offering Basic, Gentle,
Restorative, All Level Flow, Hot, Stand Up
Board and Core Power Yoga. Located at 1279
W. Columbia Avenue, Centering Yoga is of-
fering members of the Kalamazoo Area Run-
ners a two week trial of unlimited yoga classes
for $25, as well as 10% off a 10 pack of
classes. Please register for classes
at the Centering Yoga website and use the
standard four digit KAR code to receive the
member discount.
Like many in our sport, Ken ran in high school, went on hiatus and returned later on in life. " I ran high school cross country for a few years, and ran my first mara-thon in 2002., but I didn’t really get into distance run-ning until 2006 because I wanted to lose weight. At one point I weighed over 250lbs. I lost roughly 100lbs running and racing. I’ve been running year round ever since. " When you look at Ken's accomplishments in running it is difficult to comprehend that less than a decade ago he topped the scales at 250 pounds. Ken's resume is impressive, including several Roadrunners of America championships.
In 2008 he placed 5th overall at the 5K distance in the state of
Michigan and was the Michigan Regional 10K Runner-Up. Two
years later he took his talents to Tennessee claiming title of
champion in the half marathon. Four years after finishing 5th at
the 5K distance in Michigan he raised his stock coming in 3rd
place at the 3.1 mile distance in his home state in 2012. A year
later he placed 4th in the Michigan Regional 10K distance. Last
year he claimed the 7th fastest time in Michigan at the 5K dis-
tance and was the 10K runner up. Ken's PRs for these distances
include 15:56 for the 5K and 33:30 for the 10K.
Although Ken has fared well at the shorter distances it seems that he has found his niche at the marathon distance. His best marathon is 2:38:48 with a goal of going under 2:37 this fall. To date Ken has run 63 marathons and would like to hit the 100 marathon mark in the near future. Long term he wants to hit the 250 marathon plateau. Ken is a member of Marathonpac-
ing.com, a professional national marathon pacing group, provid-
ing him with money for travel, gear, food , lodging, entry fees, as
well as other amenities that races might provide. Ken has paced
over forty half marathons, 25ks and marathons.
Although Ken's income as a runner is supplemented through
Marathonpacing.com this is not his only source of running re-
lated income. "I am a distance running coach through a
small privately owned business, Brooks-The Training
Edge." With a last name of Brooks, Ken must have been des-
tined to be a professional runner.
Although Ken draws a paycheck from running this is not enough
to pay all of the bills " I also work at Tempo Vino Winery
as an assistant vintner and Lowe’s as a sales special-
ist. I am a professional pacer through marathonpac-
ing.com. I’m a nurse by trade but will be going back to
school shortly to pursue a mechanical engineering de-
gree."
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I have only touched on a few of the accomplishments and accolades from Ken's running resume but
this list could go on . Having a runner of Ken's ability as a member of our local running club and
running community is a blessing and benefit for us all. The awareness and notoriety that Ken
brings to the Kalamazoo area is just another feather in the cap for the Kalamazoo Area Runners,
Michigan's largest running club. Don't let Ken's accomplishments and prestige intimidate you and
fool you however. Deep down he is just like any of us possessing a humble attitude while at the
same time embracing running and the community of runners surrounding him.
Ken's speed as a runner is an integral chapter in his running story but in my eyes what defines him is a runner is his attention to run amongst all of us and give back to the running community. Hav-ing paced more than forty races, Ken has created a lasting impact for many of his peers. Running competitively has placed Ken on a pedestal of sorts, landing him a spot on the running map. He enjoys this aspect of running but finds running as a pacer the be even more rewarding. ”Running competitively is much more demanding and I am way more focused on my training. There is nothing like having everything come together and getting a new PR or win-ning a race especially after you've made so many sacrifices along the way. Although I enjoy training and pushing myself competitively, I find more reward as a pacer. Pacing marathons also happens to help with my training at times as it becomes a glorified long run with all the amenities. I have paced anywhere from 2:58-3:25 over the years. It's extremely rewarding in that you are helping people literally achieve their dreams. I've had runners tell me that I've changed their lives because they qualified for Boston while running with me. To have such a significant impact on people over a 3 hour journey is mind boggling. Runners are so thankful and they show their gratitude by giving you their feedback in high-fives, hugs, and tears. I've even received e-mails and Facebook messages, even friend requests, from runners following their positive race experience." Although I have not paced nearly as many races as Ken I have paced a few. I echo his sentiments in the rewards that come with pacing. If you are an experienced runner, I encourage you to give pacing a try.
Helping others achieve their goals is just one of the things that Ken enjoys about running. "I like traveling to new cities and getting the opportunity to see new places. I like the feel-ing of accomplishment every time I finish as well as helping others achieve their goals. I like the continual challenge of running and the ability to set goals to work towards".
Running is not all glory however. " I dislike being cold at the start of a race, feeling sore all of the time, and chaffing. Running requires a lot of sacrifices but in the end it’s totally worth it."
Childhood memories of his father running are at the root of Ken's running story. "One of my ear-liest memories was of my dad who ran the New York City Marathon in 1986. As a kid I thought it was so cool that my dad traveled to one of the biggest cities in the world to run a monster of a distance. I knew it was in my blood after that point to be able to run marathons."
Ken offers advice to his peers that involves a mixture of reflection, thinking and taking what run-
ning gives you. "Find what speaks to you as a runner. Training can become monotonous so take
what you can and encompass what you love about running because it is different for everyone.
Take time to reflect on yourself, your training, and your personal accomplishments even if you
don’t have hardware (ie., finisher’s medal, trophy, plaque, etc.) to show for it. Take away
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We have rewarding opportunities to join the excitement of organizing KAR’s signature events by serving on one of our planning committees. We currently have openings on several of our teams for events coming up in early 2016. All positions require the following: Regular attendance at 4-6 planning meetings, typically held on weeknights. Availability the day(s) of the event). Current committee openings include: Winter Blast Half Marathon & 5k (February 28, 2016) Aid Station Coordinator Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt & Fun Run (March 19, 2016) Volunteer Coordinator Assistant Course Director Activities Coordinator Kal-Haven Trail Run (April 9, 2016) Awards Coordinator Solo Runner Coordinator Finish Line Refreshments Coordinator For more information or to volunteer for any of the following positions, please contact Joy Mills at [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunities
something new from your training every day. I tell many runners that running can be a process of learning to make something that is uncomfortable, comfortable. One of my favorite pacing mantras is “Don’t think, just run.” Ken's ability to compete and run at such a high level while avoiding major injury is something that we can all learn from. " I have learned enough about my body from all of my training to know when I need to back off and when to push myself. I do get the occasional ache and pain and the rare in-jury but that is just a normal part of training. Learning from injuries and how to come back stronger and smarter is a big part of running. "
Ken has been blessed with what the pinnacle of running has to offer but it seems he has enjoyed the more common experiences and opportunities as much as if not more than these elite experiences. Beginning anew as a runner after plummeting to 250 pounds seems to me to be at the heart of his running story. Running helped him to shed 100 pounds, benefitting him more than any 5K cham-pionship or marathon victory. His willingness to balance his elite status while also being a part of the every day runner illustrates the nature of the running community. After all we are all runners regardless of our pace.
Everyone has a story. Stay tuned next month for another runner’s story.
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All orders will be delivered to the downtown Kalamazoo Gazelle Sports location. The $6.95 ship-
ping fee will be deducted from the order when it is fulfilled (there is no shipping charge for store
delivery). Customers will be notified via email when the order is ready for pick up. Allow 5-7 addi-
tional business days for orders that include an embroidered item. Unembellished sample of the
apparel are available to try on in the store.
Next KAR Board Meeting is August 3, 2015
The next KAR Board Meeting is August 3, 2015 at 7:30pm at Borgess Health & Fitness Center
following the Summer Sizzler Member Reception Run. As always, members are welcome to at-
tend. For questions contact Bonnie Sexton at [email protected].
Kalamazoo Area Runners Fanwear Store – Check Out Our Apparel Line! Check out our complete line of KAR and Fast Track Training Program apparel via the Kalamazoo
Area Runners Fanwear Store at Gazelle Sports.
Follow the Kalamazoo Area Runners on Social Media!
Follow us on Facebook®. Connect with each other, receive event and program updates and
more! Click on the above icon and join the Kalamazoo Area Runners Facebook® Page. The KAR
Facebook® page is a social media platform dedicated to the latest information on KAR organized,
co-organized or sponsored events, programs and membership. KAR also maintains our Kalama-
zoo Area Runners and Kalamazoo Area Runners in Battle Creek Facebook Groups as a forum for
KAR and running community discussion and posts. Invite your friends to "like" us and thank you
for connecting with us on Facebook.
Hot News and Club Events
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KAR Membership Race Discounts KAR Members are eligible for many local and regional events. Please contact our Executive Direc-tor, Joy Mills, at [email protected] if you need a KAR membership discount code for an upcoming race, training program or participating merchant or service provider. The Board has transitioned this responsibility to staff effective immediately. Below are upcoming events and programs offering KAR members a discount:
Shermanator—Augusta, MI August 1, 2015 $5 discount off solo events, $10 off relay events
Kids Get Active Triathlon—Portage, MI August 8, 2015 $5 discount
Michigan Wine Trail Half Marathon—Baroda, MI August 16, 2015 $10 discount Run For Your Heart—Saginaw, MI September 12, 2015 $2 off the 5k or 10k Holland Haven Marathon & Half Marathon—Holland, MI September 12, 2015 $12 discount Miles For Memories—Battle Creek, MI September 19, 2015 $5 discount The Hungerford Games (50 Miler, Marathon, Half Marathon) - Big Rapids, MI September 26, 2015 10% discount on any event Park 2 Park Half Marathon & 5k—Holland, MI September 26, 2015 $8 discount off half marathon, $5 discount off 5k The Brooksie Way—Rochester, MI September 27, 2015 $15 discount on any event (through 9/20) Falling Waters Trail Half Marathon—Concord, MI October 4, 2015 5% discount Grand Rapids Marathon & Half Marathon—Grand Rapids, MI October 18, 2015 $7 discount on half or full marathon
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Summer Sizzler Member Reception 5k Fun Run
Presented by Kalamazoo Area Runners
August 3, 2015
6:00 pm at Borgess Health and Fitness Center 3025 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(Check in and Late Registration 5:30 – 6:00 pm)
Cost: Free of Charge
Attention prospective members, new members and long-time members! Kalamazoo Area Runners is pleased to host the Summer Sizzler Member Reception 5k Fun Run on Monday, August 3, 2015 at 6:00pm at the Borgess Health and Fitness Center (Late registration and check in from 5:30 - 6:00 pm). This is a casual fun run and social event sponsored by the Kalamazoo Area Runners and will follow the Borgess Run 5k course. Refreshments and door prizes immediately following at Bor-gess Health and Fitness Center. Participants are welcome to stay for the KAR Board Meeting begin-ning at 7:30 pm. Registration is required. For more information contact Karen Christensen at [email protected]
Register Online Here!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We need a few volunteers for set up and registration from 5:30 – 6:15 pm as well as tear down from 7:15 – 7:30pm. Please contact Karen Christensen at [email protected] if you can help out.
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Meet Our Athletic Trainers
Jeff Willson, MS, ATC
Michigan Licensed. Certified Athletic Trainer since 1978.
Heather Sjoquist, MS, ATC Michigan Licensed. Certified Athletic Trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist since 2006.
Do you have an injury from running, exercising, or training for an upcoming race? We can help.
Visit Us on: - Thursday, October 30, 2014 - Thursday, November 20, 2014 - Thursday, December 18, 2014
And, in 2015, the walk-in clinic will be held on the third Thursday of each month.
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Open to KAR members
Location: Bronson Athletic Club
6789 Elm Valley Drive, Kalamazoo
On-Site Services:
• Athletes seen on a walk-in basis
• Evaluation of a sport or exercise-related injury
• Recommendations for exercise, stretching techniques, or use of other reconditioning methods
• Consultation with your personal trainer or coach • If necessary, assistance with physician referrals
Questions?
Call (269) 330-2747 or (269) 808-0041.
bronsonhealth.com/sportsinjuryclinics
FREE SPORTS INJURY WALK-IN CLINIC KALAMAZOO AREA RUNNERS (KAR)
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Club Championship Series Events
The 2015 Kalamazoo Area Runners Club Championship Series kicks off March 1, 2015 and below
are upcoming participating events. These races use the standard 4-digit discount code that is dis-
tributed in the introductory email of each edition of The Rundown.
Winter Blast Half Marathon & 5k ($10 discount half, $5 discount 5k), March 1, 2015 The Shamrock 5k ($5 discount), March 21, 2015 Kal-Haven Trail Run (Solo Ultramarathon Only, $10 discount), April 11, 2015 Battle Creek Eco Race 4k & 8k (10 discount), April 18, 2015 BC Spring into Action 5k & 10k, April 25, 2015 Borgess Run for the Health of it Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k (No discount), May 3, 2015 Vicksburg Hearty Hustle 5k, May 9, 2015 Oaklawn Hospitality Classic 5k & 10k, May 16, 2015 Komen Race for the Cure 5k ($5 discount), May 17, 2015 K5K (Kalamazoo 5k), May 23, 2015 Run to Climax 7k, May 25, 2015 Plainwell Education Foundation Island City 5k & 10k, June 11, 2015 Cereal City Classic 5k & 10k ($5 discount), June 13, 2015 Kalamazoo Klassic 5k & 10k ($5 discount), June 20, 2015 Binder Park Zoo/Cheetah Chase, June 27, 2015 Schoolcraft Firecracker 5 Miler ($5 discount), July 4, 2015 Pace for Poverty 5k & 10k, July 4, 2015 Kindleberger Super Hero 5k ($3 discount), July 11, 2015 Steve Athey Memorial 5k & 10k (Steve’s Raider Stomp) (pre-registration only), July 11, 2015 Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5k, August 1, 2015 Otsego Ready or Not 5k ($5 till noon 7/11, $2 thereafter), August 1, 2015 Allegan Strides for Health 5k, August 15, 2015 Grape Lake 5k ($3 discount), September 12, 2015 Peacock Strut 5k & 10k, September 12, 2015 Run for the Son 5k, September 26, 2015 Bronson Children’s Hospital 5k Run/Walk ($5 discount), September 27, 2015
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Connect with other runners through local group runs and training programs! Our comprehensive
group run listing features KAR organized as well as other community training programs and group
runs in the greater Kalamazoo/Portage/Battle Creek area. For more information, contact the indi-
vidual(s) indicated on each run/program. Updates or corrections may be sent to Joy Mills at
[email protected]. Check it out at http://kalamazooarearunners.org/events-and
-programs/traning/group-runs/.
Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) hosts five organized group runs throughout Greater Kalamazoo,
Portage and Battle Creek, with Gazelle Sports offering an additional two. These runs are all free of
charge. Runners interested in attending KAR group runs should email the designated contact(s) to
request to be added to the distribution. The provision of hydration, distances and meeting locations
sometimes vary and more detailed information is provided via the individual distributions.
Kalamazoo/Portage
Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) Wednesday Night Runs at Borgess Health and Fit-
ness Center
Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm at Borgess Health and Fitness Center for runs of various distances.
Contact Brent Yager at [email protected] for more information and to be
added to the distribution. All paces are welcome. Bring your own hydration unless otherwise
specified
Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) Wednesday Night Runs at Portage YMCA
Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm at the Portage YMCA for runs of a variety of distances. Please
park and meet by the A-frame building. Contact Scott Everett at
[email protected] to be added to the email distribution and/or for more
information. Locations sometimes vary. Hydration is dropped and all paces are welcome.
Kalamazoo Area Runners Group Runs and Training Programs
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Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) Thursday Night Runs - Portage YMCA
Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm at the Portage YMCA for a variety of distances. Please park and
meet by the A-frame building. Contact Mandee Kerns at Man-
[email protected], or Laura Sandahl at
[email protected]. to be added to the email distribution and/or for
more information. Locations sometimes vary. Please bring your own hydration unless otherwise
stated in the distribution. All paces are welcome.
Club Member Corner
New Member Welcome
As of the end of June, the Kalamazoo Area Runners had 1417 members. This represents 2.9%
growth since June 2014. Please join the Kalamazoo Area Runners Executive Board as we extend a
warm welcome to the newest members of our running family.
The Dirty Herd FREE trail runs on Sunday mornings at 8:00am at Al Sabo Preserve. 2-8 mile fun runs you choose your distance. No need to register—just come when you can and join anytime. For more informa-tion, contact Tim Martin at [email protected].
The Urban Herd FREE runs on Wednesday nights, 6pm at Gazelle Sports. 2-8 mile fun runs; you choose your dis-tance. No need to register—just come when you can and join anytime. For more information, con-tact Tim Martin at [email protected].
Thursday Evening Runs – Richland Community Library (8951 Park Street, Richland). Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm at the Richland Community Library for a variety of distances. Con-
tact Michael Hutchinson at [email protected] or Cindy Schnotala at
[email protected] to be added to the email distribution and/or for more
information. Please bring your own hydration.
Battle Creek Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) Tuesday Nights from Riverside Park Tuesday evening runs from the Pavilion on the south side of Riverside Park, Battle Creek, MI. Meet
at 5:45 pm; depart at 6pm. All paces welcome. Please bring your own hydration. For more infor-
mation contact Michael Couey at [email protected].
Battle Creek Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) Battle Creek Sunday Runs – Battle
Creek YMCA The Sunday group runs in Battle Creek meet at 7:30am in the Battle Creek YMCA lobby. Distance is approximately 6 miles, all paces welcome. Please bring your own hydration. For more information or to be added to the distribution, contact Matthew Santner at [email protected] or Eric Campbell at [email protected].
Julie Allen
Micah Billings
Josh Bridges
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Monica Ewing-Oleary Hurley
Casey Fawley
Aubrey Goode
Chris Goodwin
Mary Kate Goodwin-Kelly
Claire Goodwin-Kelly
Will Goodwin-Kelly
Nate Goodwin-Kelly
Will Goodwin-Kelly
Nate Goodwin-Kelly
Paul Guernsey
Cari Guernsey
Derek Haroldson
Karen Harrer
Jamie Laymon
Laura Marlatt
Eric Mazzone
Celine Mcclintock
David Mcclintock
Shelley Muzo
Darian Muzo
Michelle Naylor
Jennifer Nelsen
Shawn Premer
Robert Ruhf
Rhianna Russell
Brian Schwartz
Mary Anne Simmering
Mary Anne Simmering
Brett Simmering
Eli Simmering
Noah Simmering
Gabe Simmering
Ethan Simmering
Rachel Smith
Stephanie Buckham
Cale Buckham
Jeff Buckham Jr.
Jaelyn Buckham Jr.
Alessandra Chatso-Peaslee
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Diane Bussema 0:32:05 3rd
Randy Fielder 0:30:24 2nd
Cindy Glenn 0:32:07
Joan Hanna Darrell 0:31:43 2nd
Susan Hubert 0:30:53 3rd
Shawn Maxwell 0:25:20 2nd
Tony Pedrolini 0:23:17
Gayle Porter 0:29:10 1st
Kathy Roschek 0:38:23
Leslie Scheffers 0:20:44 1st
Kyle See 0:34:00
Bonnie Sexton 0:25:53
Tim Sochor 0:21:37 1st
5k
Plainwell Education Foundation Racin’ The Island City 5k & 10k, June 11, 2015 The Plainwell Education Foundation Racin’ The Island City 5k & 10k took place on Thursday, June 11th. Thirteen KAR members participated in the 5k, and 9 members participated in the 10k. Age group winners in the 5k included Diane Bussema (3rd), Randy Fielder (2nd), Joan Hanna Darrell (2nd), Susan Hubert (3rd), Shawn Maxwell (2nd), Gayle Porter (1st), Leslie Scheffers (1st), and Tim Sochor (1st). Scott Evans was took the Overall Male winner title in the 10k with a time of 35:03, while Michelle Grevenstuk took the Overall Female winner title with a time of 38:41. 10k age group winners included Morris Applebey (1st), Ed Bigelow (1st), John Brady (2nd), Bud Glenn (2nd), Ad-die Maston (1st), Frank Maston (3rd) and Tim Scheffers (3rd). Congratulations to all of KAR’s Racin’ the Island City finishers!
Local Race Results
Teresa Stratton
Nancy Strong
Michael Tanoff
Kristy Vandermolen
Tom Vandermolen
Tom Vemich
Emma Westerhouse
Trudy Yost
Jeff Zigterman
Linda Zummach
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Julie Allen 0:24:45 Grand Masters Female Winner!
Tracy Argo 0:21:44 2nd
Aaron Aulgur 0:22:36
Nancy Ausema 0:33:43
5k
Kalamazoo Klassic 5k and 10k, June 20, 2015 The 37th annual Kalamazoo Klassic took place on Saturday, June 20th. One hundred sixty five members of KAR participated in the 5k, and 133 took part in the 10k. In the 5k Kathy Griffin took the Masters Female title with a time of 23:05. Andy Hirzel was the Grand Masters Male winner with a time of 19:06, and Julie Allen was the Grand Masters Female winner with a time of 24:45. 5k age group circle winners included Tracy Argo (2nd), Zachary Baker (2nd), Thomas Bennett (3rd), Marie Billen (3rd), Royce Bland (2nd), Bob Byers (3rd), Lisa Cavanaugh (3rd), Fred Colbert (3rd), Brian Connolly (3rd), Daniel Damaska (2nd), Kathy Farrow (1st), Aliza Garcia (2nd), Seth Harris (3rd), Julie Hoffman (1st), George Jones (1st), Danielle Kean (1st), Ed Kenny (1st), Anne Mejeur (2nd), Kathy Neal (3rd), Barbara Overlander-Afton (3rd), Don Payerle (2nd), Kristy Prahin (3rd), Catherine Salome (1st), Bonnie Sexton (2nd), Tim Sochor (3rd), Kristin Statler (3rd), Nancy Strong (3rd), and Tom Vemich (2nd). KAR members took many titles in the 10k, including Overall Male winner Brendan Molony with a time of 33:12, Overall Female winner Lauren MacVicar with a time of 39:04, Masters Male winner Ed Kenny with a time of 38:47, Masters Female winner Michelle Acton with a time of 42:27, Grand Masters Male Winner Doug Gucich with a time of 40:51, Grand Masters Female winner Kathy Griffin with a time of 46:59and Senior Grand Masters Female Win-ner Shelly Fink with a time of 55:11. 10k age group circle winners included Julie Allen (1st), Morris Applebey (1st), Tracy Argo (1st), Susan Baker (1st), Zachary Baker (3rd), Francine Bangs (2nd), Marie Billen (1st), Caleb Billings (1st), John Brady (2nd), Carey Campbell (3rd), Joe Chapman (3rd), Fred Colbert (1st), Daniel Damaska (1st), Brian Devries (3rd), Scott Evans (2nd), Teresa Ful-comer (2nd), Bill Gephart (3rd), Mary Kate Goodwin-Kelly (2nd), Joseph Hohler III (3rd), Terry Hutchins (1st), Dean MacVicar (2nd), Addie Maston (3rd), Kathy Neal (1st), Marie Rogers (2nd), Kyle See (3rd), Al Smith (2nd), Tim Sochor (2nd), Kristin Statler (3rd), and Joel VanderKooi (1st). Congratulations to all of KAR’s Kalamazoo Klassic finishers!
Morris Applebey 0:41:49 1st
Ed Bigelow 0:53:52 1st
John Brady 0:46:56 2nd
Scott Evans 0:35:03 Overall Male Winner!
Bud Glenn 0:54:39 2nd
Michelle Grevenstuk 0:38:41 Overall Female Winner!
Addie Maston 1:11:55 1st
Frank Maston 1:19:02 3rd
Tim Scheffers 0:47:19 3rd
10k
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Zachary Baker 0:18:06 2nd
Alison Barnett 0:46:03
Debbie Barnett 0:33:56
Susie Bauman 0:31:27
Thomas Bennett 0:31:49 3rd
Ed Bigelow 0:27:52
Marie Billen 0:21:05 3rd
Eric Blackford 0:31:04
Royce Bland 0:31:42 2nd
Bruce Boersma 0:21:49
Brian Bowman 0:29:10
Diane Bowman 0:29:09
Stacy Bowman 0:29:56
John Brady 0:22:12
Kevin Brownrigg 0:24:56
Andrea Burlingham 0:30:37
Paul Bushnell 0:24:48
Bob Byers 0:24:32 3rd
Carey Campbell 0:23:24
Todd Carlin 0:29:02
Jacque Carlson 0:32:07
Jeff Cavanaugh 0:21:06
Lisa Cavanaugh 0:23:41 3rd
Joe Chapman 0:21:35
Becky Clark 0:35:13
David Clark 0:25:07
Fred Colbert 0:24:10 3rd
Karen Conner-Beck 0:30:35
Brian Connolly 0:20:44 3rd
Kristen Coonrod 0:25:45
Daniel Damaska 0:19:22 2nd
Kim Evans 0:27:37
Kathy Farrow 0:25:21 1st
Amy Fialkoff 0:32:14
Randy Fielder 0:29:39
Taylor Fillar 0:34:39
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Teddy Foote 0:21:19
Mike Foster 0:36:20
Lori Fraker 0:36:00
Michael Frey 0:21:07
Michele Frey 0:29:40
Aliza Garcia 0:22:37 2nd
Nikki Gates 0:33:06
Celia Geark 0:31:58
Bill Gephart 0:25:04
Amy German 0:39:41
Kim Gjeltema 0:28:53
Chris Goodwin 0:30:29
Claire Goodwin-Kelly 0:28:00
Mary Kate Goodwin-Kelly 0:28:00
Nate Goodwin-Kelly 0:22:58
Nate Goodwin-Kelly 0:22:58
Will Goodwin-Kelly 0:30:30
Will Goodwin-Kelly 0:30:30
Jessica Green 0:35:41
Mike Green 0:24:38
Kathy Griffin 0:23:05 Masters Female Winner!
Dave Grinder 0:25:15
Doug Gucich 0:50:28
Cari Guernsey 0:27:08
Paul Guernsey 0:27:05
Cynthia Gustafson 0:31:54
Seth Harris 0:18:41 3rd
Ray Hendriksma 0:27:02
Brenna Hendrix 0:46:47
Kelly Hinga 0:43:02
Andrew Hirzel 0:19:06 Grand Masters Male Win-
ner!
Julie Hoffmann 0:29:11 1st
Joseph Hohler III 0:19:47
Brad Hollister 0:26:02
Karen Hook 0:24:28
Christine Huff 0:25:40
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Lora Hutchinson 0:31:14
Valerie Hyndman 0:31:38
George Jones 0:24:19 1st
Annie Jost 0:30:20
Susan Kallewaard 0:41:04
Danielle Kean 0:21:19 1st
Fred Keister 0:25:00
Ed Kenny 0:18:52 1st
Melinda Kiplinger 0:26:39
Deb Kloosterman 0:27:33
Michael Kloosterman 0:23:43
Robert Kloosterman 0:24:06
Jeff Knowles 0:24:24
Rachel Konieczka 0:29:28
Nate Krawczyk 0:19:08
Kevin Labadie 0:33:10
Samantha Lamorandier 0:24:48
Joyce Lew 0:34:56
Rita Lin 0:24:16
Michael Louden 0:20:38
Gayle Majeske 0:34:08
John Marucci 0:24:55
Addie Maston 0:35:44
Frank Maston 0:46:23
Mike Megyesi 0:31:35
Anne Mejeur 0:20:36 2nd
Meaghan Mejeur 0:35:30
Dawn Merritt 0:31:52
Randy Middaugh 0:26:13
Kathy Neal 0:42:35 3rd
Lisa Noble 0:35:59
John Olbrot 0:24:40
Teri Olbrot 0:33:16
Anita Ollila 0:30:59
Barbara Overlander-Afton 0:26:01 3rd
Don Payerle 0:21:18 2nd
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Jill Pearrow 0:27:13
Tony Pedrolini 0:23:21
Nicole Pingel 0:48:54
Sean Pingel 0:48:55
Lisa Pitman 0:43:07
Marie Powell 0:29:47
Kristy Prahin 0:23:57 3rd
Gabe Rathburn 0:22:44
Ronald Reid 0:35:02
Steve Rice 0:22:48
Rachel Ringle 0:24:57
John Risley 0:25:52
Zachary Risley 0:25:53
Marie Rogers 0:33:17
Micki Rossio 0:39:36
Catherine Salome 0:23:22 1st
Eric Schiedel 0:23:50
Cindy Schnotala 0:33:05
Kyle See 0:32:03
Bonnie Sexton 0:24:52 2nd
Robert Sheppard 0:28:31
Jianhua Siegel 0:24:18
Brett Simmering 0:27:35
Eli Simmering 0:26:06
Gabe Simmering 0:28:18
Mary Anne Simmering 0:27:45
Barbara Slates 0:36:03
Bobbie Smith 0:30:26
Tim Sochor 0:21:39 3rd
Traci Spada 0:27:11
Kristin Statler 0:25:05 3rd
Janet Stensland 0:33:47
Dan Stratton 0:38:44
Nancy Strong 0:29:34 3rd
Eric Suloff 0:43:57
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Michelle Acton 0:42:27 Masters Female Winner!
Julie Allen 0:50:17 1st
Morris Applebey 0:44:24 1st
Tracy Argo 0:45:19 1st
Aaron Aulgur 0:48:56
Susan Baker 0:57:31 1st
Zachary Baker 0:37:26 3rd
Francine Bangs 1:01:33 2nd
Susie Bauman 1:03:41
Sarah Bierema 1:00:34
Ed Bigelow 0:56:56
Marie Billen 0:43:42 1st
Caleb Billings 0:46:30 1st
Eric Blackford 0:58:10
Isaac Bowman 0:45:18
John Brady 0:45:57 2nd
10k
Jim Teeter 0:31:39
Jack Thom 0:22:04
Matt Thomas 0:28:11
Karen Tindall 0:30:15
Joel VanderKooi 0:21:01
Kristy Vandermolen 0:32:39
Tom Vandermolen 0:32:39
Nick VanLent 0:25:59
Tom Vemich 0:23:29 2nd
Scott Voigt 0:19:23
Christine Walker 0:27:57
Josh Wheeler 0:38:16
Jason Wilhelmi 0:23:50
Zachary Wilson 0:26:12
Sarah Windsor 0:33:50
Todd Wright 0:33:43
Yuji Yoshino 0:26:51
Max Zigterman 0:30:54
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Kevin Brownrigg 0:51:55
Andrea Burlingham 0:57:54
Paul Bushnell 0:48:06
Bob Byers 0:51:57
Carey Campbell 0:49:19 3rd
Dale Capman 1:06:56
Melissa Capman 1:06:56
Jacque Carlson 0:58:10
Joe Chapman 0:45:10 3rd
Fred Colbert 0:50:14 1st
Karen Conner-Beck 0:59:55
Allison Cooney 1:07:38
Daniel Damaska 0:40:07 1st
Steve Darrell 0:53:56
Rachael Deneau 1:14:30
Brian Devries 0:45:52 3rd
Bruce Dewey 0:57:23
Scott Evans 0:36:27 2nd
Peter Fernando 1:07:19
Kristen Fillar 0:49:22
Shelly Fink 0:55:11 Senior Grand Masters Female
Winner!
David Florida 0:58:28
Teddy Foote 0:45:15
Michael Frey 0:45:21
Teresa Fulcomer 0:54:48 2nd
Maggie Garcia 1:25:28
Wendy Geerligs 0:54:35
Bill Gephart 0:49:19 3rd
Amy German 1:15:46
Diane Gilligan 1:01:11
Kim Gjeltema 0:57:47
Mary Kate Goodwin-Kelly 0:47:52 2nd
Kathy Griffin 0:46:59 Grand Masters Female Winner!
Doug Gucich 0:40:51 Grand Masters Male Winner!
Paul Guernsey 0:51:36
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Kristin Hanson 1:06:07
Derek Haroldson 0:43:57
Kelly Hinga 0:59:31
Ferdi Hintze 0:48:58
Joseph Hohler III 0:39:42 3rd
Chad Hutchins 0:53:30
Terry Hutchins 0:49:21 1st
Lora Hutchinson 1:04:36
Michael Hutchinson 1:11:28
Valerie Hyndman 1:02:14
Annie Jost 0:59:28
Susan Kallewaard 1:18:14
Sarah Kammeraad 1:19:34
Ed Kenny 0:38:47 Masters Male Winner!
Dena Klein 1:08:32
Carla Koretsky 0:51:26
Kim Labadie 1:14:12
Samantha Lamorandier 0:50:03
Lesley Lankerd 0:53:43
Theresa Lockhart 1:03:50
Dean MacVicar 0:50:04 2nd
Lauren MacVicar 0:39:04 Overall Female Winner!
Gayle Majeske 1:06:46
John Marucci 0:51:54
Addie Maston 1:10:27 3rd
Frank Maston 1:23:27
Kristen Maxwell 1:00:02
Kimm Mayer 0:57:59
Dawn Merritt 1:06:05
Randy Middaugh 0:53:14
Brendan Molony 0:33:12 Overall Male Winner!
Brian Molony 1:15:25
Stuart Naylor 0:48:00
Kathy Neal 1:01:32 1st
Lesa Newby 1:01:02
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John Olbrot 0:51:48
Teri Olbrot 1:10:02
Jenn Olson 1:01:11
Shelly Parkhurst 1:10:55
Jill Pearrow 0:55:38
Sean Pingel 1:02:09
Lisa Pitman 1:10:39
Emily Potratz 1:09:58
Mike Powell 0:49:46
Ronald Reid 1:02:22
Rachel Ringle 0:55:11
John Risley 0:43:33
Debra Ritsema-Stafford 1:06:09
Marie Rogers 1:04:22 2nd
Rich Schau 0:52:44
Cindy Schnotala 1:04:06
Kyle See 1:07:28 3rd
Robert Sheppard 0:56:17
Jianhua Siegel 0:49:49
Brett Simmering 0:53:20
Mary Anne Simmering 0:56:30
Steve Simons 0:56:39
Al Smith 0:56:31 2nd
Jeff Smith 0:58:27
Tim Sochor 0:45:17 2nd
Traci Spada 0:54:18
Piper Spaedt 1:02:50
Gary Spiker 0:47:40
Kristin Statler 0:49:21 3rd
Janet Stensland 1:07:50
Eric Suloff 0:58:10
Renee Tibbitts 1:19:34
Karen Tindall 1:05:28
Joel VanderKooi 0:41:13 1st
Nick VanLent 0:48:44
Christine Vlietstra 1:00:47
Christine Walker 0:57:06
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Jamie Alkire 0:29:39
Morris Applebey 0:21:10 1st
Amanda Burdette 0:35:12
Jessica Cloud 0:41:50
Pamela Cole 0:33:22
Cindy Cramer 0:37:52
Sonja Crothers 0:47:23
Aaron Decker 0:23:56
Lori Fraker 0:39:19
Ann Garlock 0:23:09 1st
Gary Garlock 0:27:40
Joan Goricki Cook 0:36:04
Seth Harris 0:20:44 2nd
Ray Hendriksma 0:29:12
Jennifer Higby 0:37:42
Marty Hoover 0:25:57
Marty Hoover 0:25:57
Fred Keister 0:28:40
Amanda Knapp 0:38:18
Kevin Labadie 0:36:41
Binder Park Zoo Cheetah Chase June 27, 2015 The Binder Park Zoo Cheetah Chase was held on Saturday, June 27th with 51 members of KAR par-ticipating. Several members placed in their age groups including Morris Applebey (1st), Ann Gar-lock (1st), Seth Harris (2nd) Anita Ollila (1st), Kristy Prahin (3rd), and Jack Thom (3rd). Congratu-lations to all of KAR’s Cheetah Chase finishers!
Kim Wason 1:08:01
Heather Wellman 0:51:29
Josh Wheeler 0:48:32
Jason Wilhelmi 0:48:34
Allyson Williams 0:58:11
Myra Willis 1:06:04
Zachary Wilson 0:50:54
Sarah Windsor 1:06:34
Yuji Yoshino 0:54:22
Ronsted Yuag 0:59:42
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ners, sponsors, and benefiting or otherwise listed organizations.
Kim Labadie 0:39:12
Phillip Lear 0:28:24
Nicole Locey 0:44:36
Megan McFadden 0:39:12
Mike Megyesi 0:34:05
Kelly Mox 0:31:49
Michelle Naylor 0:41:50
Lisa Noble 0:39:20
Anita Ollila 0:33:50 1st
Kathy Pace 0:38:00
Jennifer Pant 0:27:42
Jane Parikh 0:37:53
Amy Popma-Wright 0:25:37
Emily Potratz 1:02:12
Ashley Powell 0:36:39
Kristy Prahin 0:24:56 3rd
Brian Schwartz 0:33:41
Sherii Sherban 0:37:49
Cheryl Sigler 0:47:20
Steve Simons 0:27:20
Bailey Steely 0:36:48
Denise Steely 0:36:52
Kara Steely 0:31:38
Jack Thom 0:22:55 3rd
Mark Throckmorton 0:26:53
Kristy Vandermolen 0:39:51
Tom Vandermolen 0:39:50
Michael Wagner 0:21:37
Grace Walter 0:27:06
Meghan Wilkinson 0:43:44
Michelle Yiu 0:40:57