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October 2, 2011 www.kalamazooarearunners.org

From the President

Overcoming Adversity: When Things Go Wrong on the

Run

Completing a marathon, or truly a race of any distance, is a

rewarding and exhilarating experience. The feeling of joy and

accomplishment as you cross the finish line, whether the first or

hundredth race, is something to be savored and embraced. It is a

time of celebration and achievement. This is the experience

everyone envisions as they toe the starting line, but what happens

when things go wrong, sometimes even tragically wrong.

The last time I ran the Chicago Marathon was in 2006. It was a

cold, damp, windy day, with temperatures hovering around 39

“You are one with what you are doing, to know

that you are a complete athlete, begins with

believing you are are a runner.”

-George Sheehan

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Contents

From the President Page 1

Hot Club News and Events Page 6

Bronson Athletic Club Offers KAR Deep

Discount on Initiation Fees

Leadership Team Changes

Halloween Hash October 22, 2011

Run Around Gull Lake Nov 5 and Dec 3

Club Championship Series Awards Nov 8

Join the KAR Jingle Bell Run Team

KAR Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run

KAR FanWear – Winter Apparel Available!

Yes, there really is a Kalamazoo Area Runners

Facebook Page

Next KAR Board Meeting is October 3, 2011

Sponsorship Opportunities

Community Events Page 13 WMU Campus Classic October 8, 2011

Hot Chocolate 5k December 3, 2011

Group Runs/Training Page 14 Beyond Half and Full Marathon Training Informal Group Runs

Club Member Corner Page 17 New Members Featured Member – Randy Middaugh Volunteer Acknowledgements Grape Lake 5k Results Peacock Strut 5k and 10k Results Run for the Son 5k Results Park to Park Half Marathon Results

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degrees. As we waited in the starting corrals, many of us were

appropriately decked out in trash bags to ward off the light mist

falling that morning. Throwaway shirts kept us warm underneath

(which I ended up tossing at about 11 miles) A little under 3

hours and 18 minutes after the start, I crossed the finish line, and

navigated through the crowds seeking out the warmth of the team

tent. The last 3 miles of the marathon were straight into a strong

headwind, and I found myself shivering almost immediately upon

stopping. Once in the heated tent I changed into several layers of

warm dry clothes, drank a hot beverage, yet was still unable to stop

shaking. I had signed up for a post marathon massage earlier,

and as I climbed on the table, the therapists knew immediately

something was wrong and called for assistance. I had become

hypothermic. Several people gathered around and started working

to warm my core. They then moved me to an ambulance, wrapped

in warm blankets, where I stayed until the shivering had ceased.

Last, I was transported to a warming tent and then finally released

to return to the Congress Hotel, a short walk across the street. I

wasn’t the only hypothermic finisher that morning; I shared the

ambulance and warming tent with several others who experienced

the same. The conditions; the low temperatures, dampness, and

wind, especially at the tail end of the marathon when fatigue sets

in, combined to form the perfect cocktail for hypothermia.

Despite its less than ideal conditions, the 2006 Chicago Marathon

was nothing in comparison to the events that transpired the

following year. October 8, 2007 was a day that went down in

Chicago Marathon history for its extreme heat index. With

temperatures at 88 degrees and high humidity, officials decided to

close the course 3 ½ hours into the marathon. Aid stations ran

out of hydration (a phenomenon that organizers have since

remedied for future years), Forty-nine runners (including one of

our KAR members) were transported to the hospital. Thirty-five

year old Chad Schieber from Midland Michigan collapsed while

running on the South Side and was pronounced dead at the

hospital. Many of our members remember the day and it was

evident how impacted they were as they shared their accounts with

us from that fateful day in Chicago. Here are a few of them:

Many of you have called or e-mailed; wondering how I

managed through the heat and humidity in Chicago on

Sunday… …...so I just wanted to let all of you know that

although it was the hardest marathon to date for me……I did

finish safe and sound before they officially closed the course. I

started the race realistically knowing I wouldn’t even be close

to my usually times; so I thought I would take it easy and just

KAR Discount Sponsors

Unless otherwise indicated, effective March 1, 2011

please use the KAR discount code when purchasing

merchandise or services from discount sponsors.

Gazelle Sports

10% off non-sale shoes. Please supply sales person with

KAR membership number prior to check out.

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, is offering KAR members a $30 discount on

custom foot orthotics. 2 different methods are

available: eSoles www.esoles.com which uses a laser to

scan the contour of the foot and an air pillow to

mobilize the foot into the ideal neutral position and

Footmaxx which is a force plate that helps break down

the biomechanical movements of the foot for runners.

For more information contact Daryl Prater at

[email protected]

Options 4 Your Health

KAR Members receive a 10% discount on

neutraceutical products (nutritional supplements).

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have a “fun race”; I set my sites on just finishing with out:

#1)cramping, #2) puking, and #3) passing out

I’m happy to report my MISSION was ACCOMPLISHED

(well…not the fun part…). I adjusted to the heat and humidity

the best I could, listened to my body, slowed my pace , made

sure I hydrated and kept my body as cool as I possibly could…

but the humidity is no friend of mine even when I’m at rest so it

had already taken its toll on me by mile 4. My pace seemed to

slow more and more as I passed each mile marker.……As I was

running (well shuffling towards the end…) I obviously had

more “thinking” time than I usually do; I tried to push out the

negative thoughts and replaced them with positive thoughts of

all of my friends and family (all of you)…. which REALLY

helped me preserver and make it to that finish line!!!! Although

I went through a sea of emotions during the marathon;

including coming to a definite decision that this was absolutely

going to be my very last marathon; by 2:30 in the afternoon I

was already talking to my family about coming back and

running Chicago 2008. (Good thing I’m indecisive!!!!) I know

some of you who don’t run think I’m CRAZY INSANE (which I

am ….) but at the same time, you understand and know that

running is just a part of who I am. I really appreciate that! As

for my fellow marathoners who were pounding the same

sweltering pavement as I was on Sunday…..no matter what

that clock read in Grant Park……you should be very proud!!!

WE will forever share this special bond and you all have my

utmost respect and admiration (plus I felt your pain!) NO

matter what…all of you are special to me and I wanted to

thank you for your ongoing encouragement and support!!

Know that I’m feeling great, recovering fast and already

gearing up for Boston 2008 (40-50 degree weather without a

Nor’easter storm or a heat wave would be very nice!!)

I'm sure you have heard or read much of the news that came

out of the 2007 Chicago Marathon experience. From the "photo

finish" - 1/20 of a second between the first and second place

finisher as well as the formidable heat. Thought you might like

another story to add to your collection. The first half went very

well. The heat really caught up with by mile 18. The last 8

miles were more of a death march than a run. I probably

walked at least 4 miles of last 7 miles. At mile 22 (and four

hours into the marathon) race, the police started shouting out

that the marathon has been cancelled and will be considered as

a fun run; oh boy! Have you ever participated in a Marathon

"Fun Run"? Finished in just under five hours at 4:50. Couldn't

wait to get to the finish line. The race director did the right

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KAR members may join Bronson Athletic Club

for a $99 initiation fee, $296 off the regular

initiation fee of $395. December 2011 through

December 2012, members will receive a

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thing by "cancelling" the race. During the run, I saw several

runners receiving medical attention. Thought the medical

teams were very responsive, and as I later learned, were very

overwhelmed. Sirens were the norm. That afternoon/evening

at the post-party the race director explained the decision. The

crowd applauded his decision. We understood his

responsibility.

I was one of the UNFORTUNATE ones who DID finish. As I

crossed the line I had the medics catch me because I do NOT

remember the last 2 miles of the race. I stayed in the medic tent

for @4 hours and then they shipped me off to the hospital for

another 4-5 hours because my blood work came back where all

my levels (electrolytes, hemoglobin, potassium, sugar). So, 4 IV

bags, 3 bottles of gatorade and lots of water later, I am at

work! We got home at midnight! Why am I here working? I'm

feeling better a little, but could use rest!

The fate of the 2009 Detroit Marathon two years later couldn’t have

been more unprecedented and unexpected. While Chicago 2007

produced dangerous heat conditions, running conditions race

morning in Detroit were ideal, yet before 9:30am, 3 runners had

collapsed and died within a little over 15 minutes. Thirty-six year

old Daniel Langdon collapsed between the 11 and 12 mile markers,

sixty-five year old Rick Brown 15 minutes later in the same general

vicinity, and twenty-six year-old Jon Fenlon collapsed a minute

later after crossing the finish line of the half marathon, all

apparently of cardiac arrest.

In August of this year, forty-six year-old Mark Wezca of New York

sadly lost his life due to cardiac arrest during the swim leg of

Ironman Louisville.

With the unprecedented growth in endurance events, particularly

the marathon, the odds are that things will occasionally go wrong.

Tragedy can happen anywhere, at any time, and the marathon and

other running races are no exception. According to Men’s Health,

one study indicated that closing roads for marathons actually

prevents more deaths due to traffic accidents, than caused by the

runners participating in them. According to

www.marathonguide.com, approximately 503,000 marathon finish

times were recorded in the United States in 2010. This was nearly

37,000 more finishers than 2009. In 2010, there were an

estimated 483 marathons, 22% more than the 397 from the prior

year.

KAR Members were present at all the endurance events referenced

earlier, but tragedy never struck closer than home or impacted

Board of Directors

Bonnie Sexton President [email protected]

Leslie Scheffers Vice President [email protected]

Robin Carpenter Treasurer [email protected]

Susan Baker Vice President Marketing and Communications [email protected]

Karen Townsend Vice President Special Events [email protected]

Scott Taylor Secretary [email protected]

OPEN Vice President, Development OPEN Vice President, Technology

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more of us, than on Saturday, September 17. We all know the odds

are things will sometimes happen at big city marathons fielding

thousands of runners, but no one would have anticipated anything

so tragic happening here, in a local community event in Portage,

Michigan.

The Peacock Strut, a fundraising event for the Portage Community

Center, was celebrating its 27th anniversary, and race morning was

coming together perfectly. Weather conditions were cool and dry,

ideal for running. Participation was up with nearly 200

participants toeing the starting line of the 10k and more than 400

the 5k, scheduled an hour and fifteen minutes later. The chief

concern of organizers, as they made their pre-race announcements,

was the abundance of deer grazing along the Bicentennial Trail.

The 10k had gone off without a hitch, and at 9:15, runners were

lining up, waiting for the start of the 5k. The atmosphere was full of

anticipation and the usual prerace chatter. Like many of the

participants, I had finished the 10k, and was doubling up and

running the 5k. The race started, and a little over 400 runners

made their way down the course which covered sections of Garden,

Lover’s and Romence before spilling onto Bicentennial Trail.

After crossing the 5k finish line at Celery Flats, I stayed in the

vicinity to cheer on the KAR members still coming through. For

what seemed to be a few moments, I had turned away to talk with

several other finishers. KAR member Nikki Gates crossed the

timing mats, grabbed me indicating a man needed help. From that

point on, runners, spectators, and volunteers all seemed to

converge into a scene that was surreal. I ran over and a gentleman

had been pulled to the side of the path, approximately 15 yards from

the finish line. They had just finished checking his breathing and

pulse. He was lifted slightly, placed in a position to begin CPR, and

I saw his face. He didn’t appear to be conscious. It was a moment I

will never forget. A volunteer had already called 911 and was on

the phone giving information. A gentleman, (I don’t know if he

was a spectator, volunteer or runner) began chest compressions,

and race officials began paging medical professionals. Several of

us; runners, volunteers, and spectators started directing runners

quickly through the finish line in an attempt to avoid the scene.

The EMT’s came shortly thereafter, followed by the county medical

officials and the ambulance.

When the EMT’s arrived, we redirected finishers out to Garden

Lane as they crossed the mats, forming a barrier. As the rescue

team worked valiantly in an attempt to save the life of 42 – year-old

Shawn Brown just a few yards behind us, runners were finishing in

front of us, unaware of what was transpiring just a few steps away.

I kept telling myself this can’t really be happening. I wondered if

Event and Program Directors

Joe Hulsebus Director Technology Support Club Series and Volunteer Tracking [email protected]

Phil Goodwin Director, Graphic and Web Design [email protected]

Sherrie Mann Director, Indoor Track Workouts [email protected]

Terry Hutchins Co-Director, Kal-Haven Trail Run [email protected]

Julie Wojtaszek Co-Director, Kal-Haven Trail Run Director, Online Registration [email protected]

Carole Bolthouse Co-Director, Kalamazoo Klassic (KAR)

Bonnie Sexton KAR Director, Safari Training Director, Fast Track Training Director, Beyond Marathon Training [email protected]

Eric and Peggy Zeeb Co-Directors, Easter Hash [email protected]

Michelle Fakler Team Co-Captain, Relay for Life [email protected]

Ferdi Hintz and Pam Boner Team Co-Captains, Relay for Life Bob Smola Director, Kalamazoo Marathon Pace Teams [email protected]

Gale Fischer Another Runner’s Perspective [email protected]

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the man had a family and if they were there. All emotions were

converging. Runners; men, women and children, were celebrating

their individual special moments of accomplishment, many of them

finishing a first 5k or setting a PR, faces glowing as they crossed the

mats. We tried to celebrate their successes with them, high fiving

the children and insulating them from the tragedy occurring behind

us.

The team worked on Shawn Brown, performing CPR for nearly 20

minutes before transporting him to the hospital in the ambulance.

At that point, we knew the probable outcome, yet acceptance of it

was almost unthinkable. We later learned he had a family; a wife

and two young daughters. The Peacock Strut 5k was his first race,

and he had trained during the summer months to prepare for it.

Shawn Brown crossed the finish line, celebrating his special

moment of achievement (one report said he high fived a friend after

crossing), then collapsed. It is a day that will remain on the hearts

and minds of many of us. For those who wish to support the

family, donations may be made in Shawn Brown’s memory to the

Brown Children's Education Fund care of any branch of Fifth

Third Bank.

Hot Club News and Events

Bronson Athletic Club Offers KAR

Members Deep Discount on Initiation

Fees

The Bronson Athletic Club (BAC) is offering KAR members a

deep discount on initiation fees for those who join October and

November 2011. KAR members may join Bronson Athletic Club

for a $99 initiation fee, $296 off the regular price of $395.

December 2011 through December 2012, members will receive a

discounted initiation fee of $225. For more information on

Event and Program Directors

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Stephanie Sabin Co-Director, Run Through the Lights [email protected]

Scott Taylor Co-Director, Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run [email protected]

Andrew Vidor Director, Wed Night Portage YMCA Runs [email protected]

Steve Rice Director, Wed Night Borgess Health and Fitness Center Runs [email protected]

Darrell Harden Director, Wednesday Night Runs Maple Street [email protected]

Dave Walch Director, Halloween Hash [email protected]

Katie Conor Co-Director Fast Track [email protected]

Bonnie Sexton Race for the Cure Team Captain [email protected]

Troy Root Jingle Bell Run Team Captain

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joining, contact membership at 544-3200 or stop by and mention KAR (use the 4-digit discount

code).

KAR Leadership Team Changes

Several Leadership team changes have occurred within the Kalamazoo Area Runners.

First, Wendy Sosville has stepped down from the position of Kalamazoo Klassic Co-Director on

behalf of KAR. Her position will be filled by Klassic committee member and KAR member Carole

Bolthouse. We sincerely thank Wendy for the two years she spent serving on behalf of the

Kalamazoo Klassic and Carole for assuming new responsibilities as Co-Director.

We are pleased to announce Natalie Dale welcomed her new baby boy into her family on

September 7, 2011. Natalie will be stepping down from her position as Vice President Development

and Beyond Program Co-Director to focus on her new little one. Natalie has served as a very

dedicated volunteer for Kalamazoo Area Runners for the last few years. She won the Volunteer

Recognition Program Award for several consecutive years and is a former recipient of the Reynold J.

Oas Volunteer Award. While we are disappointed to lose her, we wish her the best as she acclimates

to motherhood.

Both these positions (Vice President of Development and Beyond Co-Director) are currently

available. Please contact Bonnie Sexton at [email protected] if

interested.

2011 Kalamazoo Area Runners Halloween Hash Run

Kid’s Trick or Treat Hash Run

Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 10:00am

Event Day Registration and Check-In (9:30 – 10:00am) KVCC Texas Township Campus

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About the Event

Join us for the Spooktacular Halloween Hash Run to be held at Kalamazoo Valley Community

College Texas Township Campus on Saturday, October 22rd. The fun begins at 10:00am (event day

registration and check-in from 9:30 – 10:00am) will start in the parking area in front of the

Advanced Technology Center Bldg. (Southwest side of campus). There will be a best costume

contest! The trail run distance will be approximately 4 miles (+/- ½ mile or so) through the haunted

woods of Al Sabo Preserve for adults and approximately ½ mile through tamer wooded/grassy

terrain for children 12 and under as they hunt for Halloween Treats. Children should be

accompanied by an adult. Door prizes, refreshments and more. Please visit the KAR website

(www.kalamazooarearunners.org) for additional information on this event.

Entry fee is $5 for the adult run, kids run is free. Participants may pre-register at:

Click here to register online via SignMeUp

For more information contact Dave Walch at 269.276.0431 or

[email protected].

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Volunteers

Have fun and earn 10 KAR volunteer points at the same time by helping out with the Halloween

Hash Run. Volunteers are needed for:

Event set-up (trails and registration area) Registration/Check-in Kids Run Refreshments Raffle Registration/Trail Tear down

Contact Dave Walch at [email protected] or 269.276.0431 if you can help.

Run Around Gull Lake November 5 and December 3, 2011

FREE TO THE RUNNING COMMUNITY: Join us for an annual Kalamazoo Area Runners/Battle

Creek Road Runners Tradition. The Run Around Gull Lake has a brand new starting venue thanks to

KAR member Don Morris. The 11.5 mile run (those doing shorter distances can opt to do an out

and back) will start from the Gull Lake Country Club, 9725 West Gull Lake Drive, Richland, MI at

8:00 am and follow the same scenic course as in the past. Runners should park and meet in the Golf

Course parking lot (across from the lake). We will have access to the men’s and women’s locker

rooms in the building adjacent beginning at 7:30 am. Hydration will be provided. Interested in

assisting with aid stations? Contact Mark Sigfrids at [email protected] for more information or

to volunteer. Click here for directions

Club Championship Series Awards Ceremony and Dessert Party Tuesday November 8, 2011 at 6:30 pm

Borgess LEC Auditorium 1521 Gull Road

Kalamazoo, MI 49048

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Joe Hulsebus, the face behind the Club Championship Series, hands off an award to

one of our youngest age division winners

FREE TO KAR MEMBERS ($10 nonmember friends and family or join KAR at the door)! The

Kalamazoo Area Runners Club Championship Series Awards Ceremony and Dessert Party is

Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Borgess LEC Auditorium from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Join us for an

evening of celebration as we relive the 2011 racing season highlights and honor the top three Club

Championship winners in each age division. This special event features dessert, coffee,

refreshments, tons of great door prizes and an opportunity to mingle with your fellow KAR members.

Award winners will be receiving a personal invitation and award notification. All KAR members,

regardless of whether an award winner, are invited to attend and celebrate the close of the 2011

racing season. RSVP’s are required.

Click here to RSVP for the 2011 Club Championship Series by October 31, 2011.

For more information contact Karen Townsend at [email protected]

2011 Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell 5k Run Join the Kalamazoo Area Runners Team!

Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 2:00pm

Portage Celery Flats

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The Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell 5k Run is back in Southwest Michigan! Scheduled for Sunday, November 13 at 2:00pm, the 2011 event will be held at Celery Flats in Portage.

Kalamazoo Area Runners is organizing a fundraising team and would like to invite you to join us in supporting the Arthritis Foundation. Members that participate as a KAR Jingle Bell Run Team member will receive a “Team KAR” shirt. Your race entry fee counts towards our team total.

Joining the KAR Team is an easy process:

1. Email Troy Root at [email protected] with your t-shirt size 2. Register online via the Kalamazoo Area Runners Jingle Bell 5k Run Home Page 3. Begin fundraising!

The Arthritis Foundation is the leading health organization addressing the needs of some 46 million Americans living with arthritis, one of the nation's leading causes of disability.

Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Atlanta, GA, the Arthritis Foundation has multiple service points located throughout the country. The mission of the Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.

We're the largest private, not-for-profit contributor to arthritis research in the world, funding more than $380 million in research grants since 1948. Together, volunteers and staff have helped individuals take control of arthritis by:

providing public health education pursuing public policy and legislation and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with

arthritis

Information about arthritis and the Arthritis Foundation is available at www.arthritis.org.

Big Changes in store for the 2011 Kalamazoo Area Runners

Turkey Trot Time Prediction 5k Run

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NEW! Chip Timing by Great Lakes Championchip! The 2011 Kalamazoo Area Runners Turkey Trot

5K Time Prediction Run will be held on the cross country course at Portage West Middle School

(7145 Moorsbridge Rd, Portage, MI 49024) at 9:00am on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November

24, 2011. Packet Pick-up and Race day registration will be in the middle school cafeteria from 7:30-

8:30am. No watches, dogs or strollers are permitted in this unique event. Cut off finish time to be

included in official results is 40 minutes. This is no ordinary running event. Dozens of fun holiday

themed and running related door prizes will be distributed to participants in the cafeteria at

10:00am sharp. Must be present to win. Awards will be as follows:

Top 10 closest actual to predicted time

Consolation prizes to the overall male and female winners

“Hamming it Up” price for best costume

Special award to the individual with the largest in kind donations to our benefitting charities

Event is $10 (no shirt) for those who preregister by November 21 ($10 individual/$40 family cap)

and $15 (no shirt) for late/ race day registration ($60 family cap). Long sleeve technical shirts may

be purchased for an additional $18 for those who preregister by November 16, 2011.

Suggested donations are underwear (for men, women and children) for the Kalamazoo Gospel

Mission and/or toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo) or a small toy for a local charity

benefiting Portage area residents in need. Proceeds from registrations and additional online

donations will support the Turkey Trot and the Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR). Race Day monetary

donations may be designated directly to any of the 3 benefiting charities.

For more information on the Turkey Trot, visit www.karturkeytrot.wordpress.com or contact Bonnie

Sexton at [email protected] or Scott Taylor at

[email protected].

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Kalamazoo Area Runners Fanwear Store – Check out our

Fall/Winter Line and Order Anytime!

We are pleased to announce the Kalamazoo Area Runners Fan Wear Store is now OPEN through

Gazelle Sports! Featured introductory apparel items are:

Kalamazoo Area Runners Asics Interval Singlet

Kalamazoo Area Runners Asics Short Sleeve Circuit 7 Warm Up Technical Shirt

Kalamazoo Area Runners Asics Long Sleeve Circuit 7 Warm Up Technical Shirt

Kalamazoo Area Runners Asics Caldera Jacket

Fast Track Asics Interval Singlet

Fast Track Asics Short Sleeve Circuit 7 Warm Up Technical Shirt

Click here to begin shopping

All orders will be delivered to the downtown Kalamazoo Gazelle Sports location. The $6.95 shipping

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 additional

business days for orders that include an embroidered item.

Yes, there really is a Kalamazoo Area Runners Facebook Group

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® Group. Yes, Kalamazoo

Area Runners has 415 members on our Facebook® group, and as we recruit more of you to join, we

hope to expand the use of our social media forum.

Next KAR Board Meeting is October 3, 2011

The next KAR Board Meeting is October 3 at 7:30 pm at the Maple YMCA. As always, members are

welcome to attend. For questions contact Bonnie Sexton at

[email protected].

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Kalamazoo Area Runners is seeking sponsorships for several events and programs (listed below). In

addition we welcome for consideration general club and discount sponsors. If you know of an

individual, business or other organization interested in sponsoring any of the following please

contact Bonnie Sexton [email protected]

Kal-Haven Trail Run Easter Hash

Runner Recognition Program ($500 exclusive presenting sponsor to cover awards)

Club Championship Series (Sponsor to cover awards)

YMCA Healthy Kids Day Run

Kalamazoo Klassic

Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

Halloween Hash

Discount Sponsors

General Club Sponsors

Community Events & Programs

WMU Campus Classic 5k October 8

Join in for a Homecoming Tradition. The WMU Campus Classic 5k and 1k Fun Run is Saturday,

October 8, 2011 at 9:00am and features individual as well as a three to five person team competition.

All events begin at the Bernhard Center with the 1k fun run at 8:15, and the 5k run and Fun Walk at

9:00. Post run refreshments in the Bernhard Center Ballroom, awards ceremony and door prizes.

For more information and registration, visit www.wmich.edu/race.

New Community Event: The Hot Chocolate 5k!

Join in and help jump start a brand new community tradition. The Hot Chocolate 5k benefiting Girls

on Track is a non-competitive event and everyone is welcome to participate. Walk, run or jog - join

us! The event details are as follows:

mailto:[email protected]://www.wmich.edu/racehttp://www.girlsontherunkazoo.org/index.php

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Date: December 3, 2011 9:30am

Place: Linden Grove Middle School

Entry fees:

Individuals $25 before November 26/$30 day of event

Families $60 before November 26/$70 day of event

Packet Pick Up: Thursday, December 1 6-9 Kalamazoo Mall Plaza

Online Registration: www.girlsontherunkazoo.org

Training Programs and Group Runs

Beyond Half and Full Marathon Training Program Set to Begin December 17, 2011

Exciting new changes are in store for you as we introduce the 2011 – 2012 Beyond Training Program!

Based on your survey results, we will be adding three levels of half marathon and a semi elite

marathon regiment to our already existing marathon training program. The 2011 – 2012 Beyond

Marathon Training Program is now entering its sixth year since inception and will target the

Kalamazoo Marathon, Borgess Run Half Marathon, as well as include schedules targeting Boston.

Place the launch date on your calendar. Orientation and Blast Off are Tuesday, December 6 at

7:00pm at Borgess LEC Auditorium.

The Program includes:

Organized Saturday morning runs at various locations across greater Kalamazoo led by

experienced coaches and runners. Our planning team has collective experience organizing

and/or coaching The Beyond, The Safari, Fast Track, Borgess Run Camp, Girls on the Run

and High School Track and Cross Country.

Course maps and hydration (water and electrolyte beverages)

Training Guide containing day-by-day schedules, training materials and more in an

electronic or optional hard copy format.

Weekly email and blog site communications with training tips, marathon news and more

Pace teams ranging from under 7:30 min miles – more than 12:00 min miles

KVO gait analysis, core strengthening and stretching clinic

Blast off party and orientation featuring our famous Yankee Swap door prize giveaway

A FUN winter experience with shared camaraderie and team spirit.

Optional educational clinics begin at 7:00am, discussion at 7:45am and runs at 8:00am

(Runs begin at 7:30 am starting February).

2010 – 2011 Program is $35 plus Kalamazoo Area Runners membership. Current KAR

members receive a $5 discount on the combined registration fee and membership renewal.

Non-member friends may join KAR upon registration.

Program runs December 17, 2011 – April 28, 2012. Build your base mileage now…..

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Half Marathon Training Program participants must be able to run 3 miles comfortably at

program start (to enter low intensity program).

Marathon Training Program participants must be able to run 5 miles comfortably at program

start (to enter low intensity program)

Semi-elite program participants must have a base mileage of at least 50 miles/week at

program start, and a goal marathon pace of 3:30 or faster.

For more information please visit www.karbeyond.wordpress.com or contact Bonnie Sexton at

[email protected].

Pace Leaders needed for the Beyond Training Program

Enjoy encouraging and motivating others? We have openings for Half and Full Marathon Pace

Leaders for the 2011 – 2012 Beyond Marathon Training Program. Half Marathon Pace Leaders will

work as a team with our Marathon Pace Leaders to provide leadership to their assigned team

members. Available openings are:

Half Marathon (1 position each)

12:00 and slower

10:30 - 11:00

10:00 – 10:30

9:30 – 10:00

9:00 – 9:30

8:30 – 9:00

7:30 – 8:00

7:30 and faster

Marathon:

11:30 – 12:00 (1 position)

11:00- 11:30 (2 positions)

10:00 – 10:30 (1 position)

9:30 – 10:00 (2 positions)

7:30 and faster (1 position)

Marathon Pace leaders must have completed at least one Marathon and Half Marathon Pace Leaders

must have completed one half marathon, be able to commit to 12 of 20 weeks of the program, and

meet the requirements in the position description. Pace leaders receive a long sleeve technical shirt

courtesy of sponsor Gazelle Sports, 50 KAR Volunteer points, and waiver of the $35 program fee.

For more information and a position description, contact Bonnie Sexton at

[email protected].

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Register now for the Kalamazoo Marathon! Cost is currently $7o and increases to $85 after

November 30, 2011. Register early: The marathon has a 2000 participant cap. Visit

www.thekalamazoomarathon.com for more information and online registration.

Greater Kalamazoo Group Run and Training Program List

For a comprehensive list of all group runs and training programs, visit Greater Kalamazoo Group

Runs and Training Programs

Wednesday Night Runs at Borgess Health and Fitness Center

Wednesday night runs from Borgess Health and Fitness Center meet at 6:00pm for midweek long

runs of various distances. Contact Steve Rice at [email protected] for more information and to

be added to the distribution.

Volunteer Program Event – 20 Points to Drop Aid Stations

Wednesday Night Runs at Portage YMCA

Wed Nights at 6:00 pm at the Portage YMCA for a mid-week 2nd long run. Please park and meet by

the A-frame building. Contact Andrew Vidor 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 distribution.


Wednesday Night Runs – Varied Locations

Wed Nights at 6:00 pm from Maple Street for a variety of distances. Email Darrell Harden at

[email protected] for more information and to be added to the distribution.


Club Member Corner Welcome to Our New Members…..

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our brand new members listed below:

Karen Christensen

Karen Coburn

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Gail David

Jacquis Robertson

Thomas Allred

Heather Byrd

Brian Meyers

Michael Foster

Lorena Moras-Trainor

Kyle Trainor

Isabella Trainor

Brian Trainor

Carla Verbrugge

Featured Member – Randy Middaugh

By Randy Middaugh with introduction by Christen McCool

Randy Middaugh is an inspiration to many of us. His enthusiasm and love of the sport is contagious.

Here is his story:

I was born and raised in Vicksburg and now live in Schoolcraft. I am married to Karen Shearer

Middaugh, and we have four kids, 3 girls and one boy. I am a licensed contractor and self-employed.

I am into classic vehicles and own a 1966 Ford Fairlane. I also am into drag racing as a spectator

now. Maybe someday I will finish my 1964 drag car. I also enjoy cooking for the family.

I was a fast food junky for 20+ years and clogged 5 arteries. After having a quadruple bypass and 3

stents on May 4th of 2004, I decided to become healthy. This led me to take up running starting in

November of 2004. My first 5k race was 1 year and 10 days after my emergency open heart surgery.

Since that time I have run fifty-nine 5k races, two 10ks, one trail half marathon (North Country Trail

Run in Manistee) , and 1 road half marathon (Capital City River Run).

I was a runner in middle school as well as in 9th and 10th grade. In high school I was a quarter miler,

but then I gave up running for a few years. I started running again at age 23, but then life got in the

way. My motivation now is my health, family, and my running family. Between KAR and Epic Crew I

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have a lot of new family members. My best running memory to date would be the North Country

Trail Run with all the Epic Crew members that were there for my first half marathon. The support

they gave me both in training and during the race was awesome. I look forward to running it again

next year.

I enjoy playing music while running, whether it’s a race or just a training run. You can tell when Ozzy

or Kid Rock comes on because everything gets tuned out and I take off---to a faster pace. While I was

training for my half marathons I was running around 40 miles per week. I will most likely try to stay

at that through the winter in preparation to do the Borgess Full Marathon next year. I set goals and

pick them off one at a time. This year I have reached a few goals, such as my first 10k and 5k race in

the same day (Kalamazoo Klassic). I ran the 5k with my wife as it was her first 5k race. I also ran my

first 22 minute 5k this year as well as my first trail and road half marathons. After that I will set my

sights on the full after saying I would never run a full marathon! However, I would have to say 5k

races are the most fun distance for me as I like to use them for a speed workout.

If I was to give any advice for running I would say start out slow, get hooked up with a running

group, and enjoy what God has put in front of you. Running for me is by far the best stress reliever I

have found. So to finish off this Bio I will say, keep the rubber side down and hit them goals. Happy

running everyone.

Who will be our next KAR Star?

Volunteers…. The Faces Behind the Safari Training Program

Sincere thanks to all those volunteers who made the Safari Half and Full Marathon Training

Program possible. The following individuals served as directors, coordinators, pace leaders and/or

track coaches

Rob Lillie

Laura Vander Beek

Marty Buffenbarger

Bonnie Sexton

Cindi Macdonald

Zachary Baker

Andy Boris

Mark Brammer

Annie Buchanan

Joe Cekola

Tracy Cropsey

Carrie Drake

Laura Ferrara

Darrell Harden

Katie Jacobs

Cathie Magil

Lauren MacVicar

Sarah Matyczyn

Dawn Merrit

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Nikki Pavlack

Cheryl Pickett

Bob Poznanski

Mike Reygaert

Steve Rice

Aaron Stanley

Jody Stanley

Kim Wason

Kathy Young

And More Volunteers…. Thanks to Bonnie Sexton and Kevin Kane for dropping hydration at recent Portage YMCA runs.

KAR Runners Shine at the Grape Lake 5k Forty-eight members of the Kalamazoo Area Runners participated in the Grape Lake 5k with numerous

overall and age group awards. KAR member Eliza Harris won overall female with a time of 20:56.

Finishing in the age group award winner’s circle were: Tracy Argo (1st), Susan Baker (3rd), Fred

Colbert (1st), Sherri Dutton (3rd), Angela Goodrich (1st), Pam Gordon (1st), Andrew Hirzel

(1st), Joe Hulsebus (1st), Jeff Layne (1st), Tyler Leach (2nd), Till Longjohn (2nd), Michael

Orwin (3rd), Michael Ross, 2nd, Mark Sikkala (3rd) and Scott VanLoo (2nd).

Congratulations to all our Grape Lake Finishers:

Name Time AgeGroup

Brian Argo 0:26:57

Tracy Argo 0:21:19 1st

Susan Baker 0:25:48 3rd

Angela Batten 0:26:03

Collin Bennett 0:30:11

Jalayne Bennett 0:32:06

Thomas Bennett 0:28:20

Jennifer Burhans 0:29:05

Todd Carlin 0:27:25

Fred Colbert 0:21:53 1st

Cindy Comer 0:27:10

Katie Conor 0:42:14

Bree Doster 0:29:43

Sherri Dutton 0:23:35 3rd

Christine Gilmore 0:46:00

Angela Goodrich 0:23:04 1st

Phil Goodwin 0:21:10

Pam Gordon 0:22:22 1st

Eliza Harris 0:20:56 overall female

winner

Andrew Hirzel 0:19:05 1st

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Tim Holden 0:27:50

Joe Hulsebus 0:19:41 1st

Kilah Jelsomeno 0:30:16

Shari Johns 0:31:16

Annie Jost 0:27:23

Rachel Konieczka 0:37:54

Jeff Layne 0:18:13 1st

Avril Leach 0:26:58

Gavin Leach 0:24:03

Steve Leach 0:26:19

Tyler Leach 0:25:33 2nd

Matt Longjohn 0:22:33

Till Longjohn 0:22:45 2nd

Shawn Lynch 0:22:50

Karen Martin 0:33:25

Addie Maston 0:41:38

Frank Maston 0:34:09

David Matthews 0:43:33

Michael Orwin 0:23:04 3rd

Peter Post 0:21:33

Michael Ross 0:26:21 2nd

Laura Rusk 0:27:27

Mary Schinske 0:26:16

Scott Schinske 0:32:35

Teresa Sehy 0:25:54

Brett Selleck 0:23:07

Mark Sikkila 0:20:52 3rd

Scott VanLoo 0:19:51 2nd

KAR Runners Invade the Peacock Strut

A Record eighty-one KAR members finished the 5k and Forty-one the 10k at the 27th annual Peacock

Strut held September 17, 2011. KAR Members won all four overall spots. Michael Nasuta won

both the 10k and 5k events, finishing in 36:08 and 17:27 respectively. Katie Opdyke won the 10k

in 41:54 and Peggy Zeeb the 5k in 20:19.

Landing in the age group winners circle in the 5k were: Tracy Argo (1st), Thomas Bennett

(3rd), Andy Boris (3rd), Regina Britton (3rd), Amy Clark (1st), Fred Colbert (2nd), Cindy

Comer (1st), Christie Cook (2nd), Steve Darrell (3rd), Thomas Durlach (2nd), Sherri

Dutton (1st), Gary Foster (3rd), Michael Frey (2nd), Angela Goodrich (3rd), Lindsay

Howes (3rd), Joe Hulsebus (2nd), Patrik Hultberg (1st), Ed Kenny (2nd), Matt Longjohn

(2nd), Till Longjohn (3rd), Jonathan Marsh (1st), Rick Motter (1st), Tom Noall (1st), Katie

Opdyke (1st), Joe Reitz (1st), Michael Ross (1st), Dana Schmitt (1st), Bonnie Sexton (1st),

Mark Sikkala (3rd), Nancy Strong (2nd), Danielle Swift (2nd).

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In the 10k, landing in the age group winner’s circle were: Francine Bangs (1st), Andy Boris

(3rd), Fred Colbert (2nd), Thomas Durlach (2nd), Patrik Hultberg (1st), Arya Jayatilaka

(2nd), Annie Jost (3rd), Ed Kenny (2nd), Jonathan Marsh (1st), Addie Maston (1st), Rick

Motter (1st), Terry Olbrot (1st), Michael Orwin (1st), Joe Reitz (1st), Bonnie Sexton (1st),

Scott VanLoo (3rd), Marisa Welburn (1st)

Congratulations to all our Peacock Strut 5k and 10k finishers.

5k Finishers

Name Time AgeGroup

Tracy Argo 0:21:08 1st

Aaron Aulgur 0:22:29

Jeff Baas 0:27:41


Brett Beier 0:24:08



Thomas Bennett 0:27:36 3rd

Andy Boris 0:20:16 3rd

Regina Britton 0:29:13 3rd

Todd Carlin 0:26:41

Amy Clark 0:21:39 1st

Fred Colbert 0:22:44 2nd

Cindy Comer 0:26:34 1st

Dennis Conley 0:28:54

Katie Conor 0:41:12

Christie Cook 0:22:29 2nd

Robert Cubbage 0:33:14

Joan Darrell 0:32:32

Steve Darrell 0:24:09 3rd

Thomas Durlach 0:20:27 2nd

Sherri Dutton 0:22:57 1st

Don Ewert 0:27:07

Peter Fernando 0:36:30

Gary Foster 0:27:45 3rd

Michael Frey 0:20:03 2nd

Nikki Gates 0:32:24

Gary Gibson 0:25:35

Angela Goodrich 0:23:22 3rd

Christine Hadden 0:32:01

Andrew Hirzel 0:33:46

Tim Holden 0:27:09

Lindsay Howes 0:23:19 3rd

Joe Hulsebus 0:19:35 2nd

Lana Hulsebus 0:26:09

Patrik Hultberg 0:20:01 1st

Arya Jayatilaka 0:36:11

Allison Kelaher-Young 0:33:20

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Ed Kenny 0:19:26 2nd

Katie Lipari 0:43:44

Matt Longjohn 0:21:38 2nd

Till Longjohn 0:22:12 3rd

Kimberly Lynn 0:39:53

Stacey Lyon 0:29:26

Jonathan Marsh 0:18:06 1st


David Matthews 0:44:18

Travis McCulley 0:20:21

Rick Motter 0:21:14 1st

Michael Nasuta 0:17:27 overall winner

Tom Noall 0:30:10 1st

Teri Olbrot 0:33:22

Katie Opdycke 0:23:16 1st

Michael Orwin 0:30:24

Tom Pearce 0:26:47

Joe Reitz 0:18:07 1st

Jeremy Reivitt 0:21:42

Melissa Rhoda 0:29:59

Michael Ross 0:26:11 1st

Rozlyn Ross 0:47:16

Christie Ruesink 0:36:23

Damian Ruesink 0:21:08

Steward Sandstrom 0:20:09

Dana Schmitt 0:23:20 1st

Bonnie Sexton 0:22:28 1st


Laurie Simmons 0:33:13

Sarah Simmons 0:28:53

Steve Snow 0:25:03

Mike Spencer 0:28:15

Kerry Steinke 0:45:43

Tim Steinke 0:21:26

Nancy Strong 0:26:48 2nd

Danielle Swift 0:21:47 2nd

Christina Thomas 0:33:20

Scott VanLoo 0:33:30

Andrew Welburn 0:26:52

Marisa Welburn 0:26:53 Sharmini Wickremasinghe 1:02:36

Diane Williams 0:28:26

Eric Zeeb 0:24:57

Peggy Zeeb 0:20:19 overall female

winner

10k Finishers

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Name Time AgeGroup

Aaron Aulgur 0:47:18

Jeff Baas 0:55:17

Francine Bangs 0:57:36 1st


Brett Beier 0:49:40

Andy Boris 0:40:35 3rd

Bryce Buffenbarger 1:07:32

Fred Colbert 0:45:29 2nd

Robert Cubbage 0:48:16

Thomas Durlach 0:40:41 1st

David Eagle 0:54:29

Don Ewert 0:54:58

Peter Fernando 1:07:48

Nikki Gates 1:00:19

Amber Gensch 1:03:19

Sara Holden 1:09:21

Patrik Hultberg 0:39:09 1st

Arya Jayatilaka 0:43:48 2nd

Annie Jost 0:55:30 3rd Allison Kelaher-Young 1:06:03

Ed Kenny 0:39:35 2nd

Rachel Konieczka 1:20:26

Stacey Lyon 0:56:48

Jonathan Marsh 0:37:15 1st

Addie Maston 1:19:09 1st


Travis McCulley 0:43:16

Rick Motter 0:43:39 1st

Michael Nasuta 0:36:08 overall winner

Teri Olbrot 1:03:54 1st

Katie Opdycke 0:41:54 overall female

winner

Michael Orwin 0:50:38 1st

Tom Pearce 0:53:24

Kristin Ray 1:00:23

Joe Reitz 0:37:19 1st

Jeremy Reivitt 0:44:55

Bonnie Sexton 0:46:19 1st

Steve Snow 0:51:45

Christina Thomas 1:03:34

Scott VanLoo 0:41:49 3rd

Andrew Welburn 0:51:26

Marisa Welburn 0:51:27 1st

The KAR Club Championship Series Concludes with Run for the Son

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5k Finishers

Twenty-five members of Kalamazoo Area Runners participated in the Run for the Son 5k on

Saturday, September 24, 2011 to conclude the 2011 Club Championship Series. Tracy Argo

(20:50) and Patrik Hultberg (18:12) emerged as overall winners. Finishing in the age group

winners circle were KAR Vice President of Marketing and Communications Susan Baker (1st),

Cindy Comer (3rd), Christie Cook (1st), Angela Goodrich (2nd), Till Longjohn (2nd),

Stacey Lyon (3rd), Addie Maston (3rd), Mark Sigfrids (1st), Mark Sikkala (3rd) and Joel

Vanderkooi (1st).

Tracy Argo 0:20:50 overall female

winner

Jeff Baas 0:25:39

Susan Baker 0:25:24 1st



Todd Carlin 0:26:25

Cindy Comer 0:27:01 3rd

Christie Cook 0:22:26 1st

Celia Geark 0:31:17

Angela Goodrich 0:22:49 2nd

Sara Holden 0:31:11

Tim Holden 0:26:27

Patrik Hultberg 0:18:12 overall winner

Matt Longjohn 0:22:15

Till Longjohn 0:22:58 2nd

Stacey Lyon 0:25:57 3rd

Karen Martin 0:33:54

Addie Maston 0:35:45 3rd


Tom Noall 0:30:06

Dan Sarkipato 0:22:49

Mark Sigfrids 0:20:51 1st


Joel VanderKooi 0:18:34 1st

Rob Williams 0:27:09

Park to Park Half Marathon – KAR Finishers! Forty-one KAR members finished the Park to Park Half Marathon on Saturday, September 24, 2011.

Landing in the age group winners circle were: Francine Bangs (1st), Joanna Hathaway (3rd)

Mark Novotny (2nd), Joe Reitz (1st) and Jane Rolfe (2nd). Congratulations to all our Park to

Park Half Marathon finishers:

Jim Armstrong 2:12:46

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Larrie Austin 2:49:08 Francine Bangs 1st 2:06:10

Andrea Burke 2:04:28

Heather Byrd 2:22:45

Brian Campbell 1:54:18

Joe Cekola 1:54:35

Brandy Cole 2:06:16

Lori Cupp 1:47:05

Laura Ferrara 1:54:38

Bill Gephart 1:50:49

Shawn Gillham 2:06:52

Brandy Goodwin 2:02:52

Phil Goodwin 1:41:11

Nancy Greer 2:17:59 Joanna Hathaway 3rd 1:38:04

Katie Jacobs 2:17:12

Nancy Jager 2:08:19

Arya Jayatilaka 1:41:15

Christine Lake 1:48:30

Cindi MacDonald 2:00:58

Ginny Middleton 2:40:48

Hillary Moczerad 2:22:34

Natalie Moore 1:53:42

Kerry Nielsen 1:52:02 Mark Novotny 2nd 1:27:52

Christie Pierce 1:56:47

Jim Raseman 1:35:57

Joe Reitz 1st 1:21:40

Jane Rolfe 2nd 2:40:44

Rich Schau 1:53:09

Lisa Schreiner 1:50:48

Brian Unser 1:47:24 Laura Vander Beek 2:25:20

Nancy Vendeville 2:04:41

Marie Vermeulen 2:11:20 Christine Vlietstra 2:27:05

Sarah Willey 1:52:25

Judy Worden 2:32:04

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