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May 1, 2011 www.kalamazooarearunners.org
From the President
Beyond Marathon Training Program prepares runners for the
inaugural Kalamazoo Marathon
You are about to achieve something extraordinary. You have
trained hard over the winter months, overcoming the many
obstacles that have threatened your progress. Ice and snow
covered streets, frigid wind chills, late sunrise and early sunset,
injury, illness and demanding schedules. Yet, you persevered,
overcoming all odds, in order to prepare for this upcoming
weekend and participate in the inaugural Kalamazoo Marathon.
You may have had to adjust goals. Perhaps you no longer are
striving for a PR, but are running to experience the very first
Kalamazoo Marathon. Maybe schedule, injury or illness
curtailed your efforts to properly prepare for the marathon, and
you dropped down to the half. Perhaps you had to stop running
“Man imposes his own limitations, don’t set any.”
-Anthony Bailey
The Kalamazoo Area Runners
Rundownwsletter
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Contents
From the President Page 1
Hot Club News and Events Page 3 Help us Stay Green and Efficient!
Yes, There Really is a Kalamazoo Area Runners
Facebook Group.
Kalamazoo Marathon Expo and Tent City Volunteers
needed
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Team
Safari Training – Team Leaders needed
YMCA Healthy Kids Day Run May 20, 2011
2011 Relay for Life
Next Board Meeting is June 6, 2011
Sponsorship Opportunities
Club Series Events Page 10 Borgess Run and Kalamazoo Marathon May 8, 2011
Vicksburg Hearty Hustle 5k May 14, 2011
Oaklawn Hospitality Classic 5k May 21, 2011
Howard Hill Hustle 5k May 21, 2011
Run to Climax 7k May 30, 2011
Community Events Page 18 Anchor 5k Run May 20, 2011
Group Runs/Training Page 20
Club Member Corner Page 20 New Member Welcome Easter Hash Strides for Life Volunteer Acknowledgements 2011 Boston Marathon Local Finishers
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altogether, but still wish to be involved by volunteering. The
opportunities are many.
The May 1, 2011 Kalamazoo Gazette featured a front page article
and supplemental tab with all you need to know about the
marathon. The numbers in the front page story are mind
boggling:
$350,000 in total cost
2,039 gallons of water
65,250 paper cups
1000 Volunteers
67 Sponsors
140 Police Officers
5,884 Michigan Runners
6,178 total
1,305 in the marathon
1, 935 in the half marathon
1,382 in the 5k run
387 in the 5k walk
106 in the Pump n’ Run
1,169 in the Kids Fun Run
And these numbers are just based on pre-registered entries to
date, and don’t include the 500 or more who will sign up
between now and the May 5 deadline for preregistration, or at
the Expo (all events) or Race Day (5k – there is no race day
registration for the full and half marathon. Here are some more
tips for Race Weekend:
Online registration for the Kalamazoo Marathon and
Borgess Run events closes on Thursday, May 5 at 11:59
pm. Registration after that time is still available at the
expo (Radisson) on Saturday, between 12:00 – 8:00pm,
but at an increased fee. There is no Race Day
registration for the half or full marathon. Kalamazoo
Area Runners and the Pacers will have a table at the
Expo just outside the Stone Theatre, where we will be
conducting hour by hour presentations on the course.
Stop by and visit with us.
Pick up your packet at the expo between 12:00 – 8:00
pm. There will be packet pick-up available Sunday from
6:00 – 7:00am – don’t wait until then!
KAR Discount Sponsors
Unless otherwise indicated, effective March 1, 2010
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
Options 4 Your Health
KAR Members receive a 10% discount on
neutraceutical products (nutritional supplements).
269-217-2146 or [email protected]
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Pasta Dinner will be from 5:00 – 7:00pm at the
Radisson. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the
door.
The marathon and half marathon begin at 7:30am.
Arrive early for parking. The lots on campus will be
filled first, followed by the lot on the East side of
Nazareth (north of Gull Road) and then remote parking
at Gull Crossings between 6:00 and 6:50am every five
minutes. Carpooling is recommended. Don’t arrive near
or after 7:00am.
The electrolyte replenishment provided on the marathon
course is GuBrew and the energy gel Gu. Plan ahead if
you require something different, so this may be new for
many of you. Hydration will be provided approximately
every two miles, with GuBrew provided at all but the first
two aid stations. Gu will be handed out at 9, 10.5 and 18
miles (5 miles for the half). This is not enough for most
runners participating in the marathon. Plan accordingly.
Can’t see the details on the Kalamazoo Marathon Course
map? Steve Rice mapped the course map using Gmaps –
check out this detailed easy to read Kalamazoo Marathon
Course Map
Bob Smola and Bonnie Sexton authored a descriptive
article on the course, and strategies for tackling the
challenging topography. Scroll down on the The
Kalamazoo Marathon Course Map Web Page and read
this unique perspective.
Kalamazoo Area Runners will have a tent in the finish
line area that runners can use as a focal point to meet
and gather before and after the marathon.
Refreshments will be available.
Good luck to all our Kalamazoo Marathoners!
Hot Club News and Events HELP Us Stay Green and Efficient!
Submit Membership, Event and Program
Registrations Online Via SignMeUp
continued...
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19-body beneficial fruits, including the Acai
berry superfood, with plant-derived
glucosomine that promotes healthy joints. Two
ounces in the morning and two ounces at night
provide the antioxidant capacity of 13 servings
of fruits and vegetables. Visit
http://drink2yourhealth.net and click on “19
Fruits” then “MonaVie Orginal and Active” for
more information. Choose the “Preferred
Customer” page to place an online order and
receive distributor pricing (up to a 34%
discount). For more information, contact
Madhu or Amisha Mahadevan (734-740-
2840).
The Studio
A Personal Fitness Experience. If you’re
fighting an injury or just want overall better
health check out The Studio (269-352-5518).
Discounts apply per session or multiple
sessions.
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It’s Greener, Faster, and helps our Volunteers! We encourage
our members, whenever possible, to register online for
membership renewals and event and program registrations via
www.signmeup.com. It saves valuable time and resources on
the part of our volunteer leadership team members and your
membership renewals are processed far more efficiently than
those submitted by paper registration and regular mail. It also
helps to reduce the number of follow-up phone calls to verify
email addresses or other information that we are not able to
decipher. Expect anywhere from 4-6 weeks for mail in
membership renewals to be processed.
Please remember Kalamazoo Area Runners does not have a
physical address; we have a P.O. Box which is checked on
average twice a month. Our leadership team members are all
volunteers with full-time jobs, families and other commitments,
and volunteer their valuable time and resources so that
Kalamazoo Area Runners can continue to exist. Other than
monthly board meetings, we all work remotely behind the scenes
in a virtual environment. This means we don’t have the luxury of
sharing an office to facilitate communication and discussion or
easily transfer paper and other items to each other. We realize
not everyone may have a credit or debit card and continue to
offer paper registration capabilities, but if you do we encourage
you to help us out and stay green and efficient!
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 221 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.
Kalamazoo Marathon Expo and Tent City Volunteers Needed
Board of Directors
Bonnie Sexton President [email protected]
Leslie Scheffers Vice President [email protected]
Robin Carpenter Treasurer [email protected]
Scott Taylor Secretary [email protected]
Susan Herschel Vice President, Marketing [email protected]
Natalie Dale Vice President, Development [email protected]
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Expo
Enjoy meeting, greeting and talking with people? Kalamazoo
Area Runners will have an Expo table Saturday, May 7, 2011 at
the Kalamazoo Marathon & Borgess Run for the Health of it
Expo from 12:00 – 8:00pm. In addition to Pace Leaders (who
will also be at the table) We need volunteers (2 per shift)
knowledgeable about Kalamazoo Area Runners to staff the booth
at the Radisson Plaze Hotel for the below hours:
11:30 – 2:00 pm (includes set up)
2:00 – 4:00pm
4:00 – 6:00 pm
6:00 – 8:30 pm (includes tear down)
To volunteer for the Expo, contact Susan Herschel at
Tent City
Kalamazoo Area Runners will have a tent in the finish line area
Sunday morning, and we have a need for a few volunteers to set
up and staff our site from 6:00am until approximately 2:00pm.
Volunteers may work in a 2, 4 or an 8 hour shift:
6:00am – 8:00am (set up)
8:00am – 10:00am
10:00am- 12:00 noon
12:00noon – 2:00am (tear down)
To volunteer to staff the KAR tent, contact Bonnie Sexton at
[email protected] with the time you are
available.
Volunteer Program Event – Earn 10 Volunteer Points
for Serving as a Borgess Run/Kalamazoo Marathon
expo or tent city volunteer
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]
Elaine Jason Director, Member Reception Runs Director In Training, Fast Track [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]
Wendy Sosville Co-Director Shadow, 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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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Downtown Kalamazoo Arcadia Creek Festival Place
11:30am – 3:00pm (run/walk events begin at 2:00pm)
Join the Kalamazoo Area Runners Team in the fight
against breast cancer!
The 2011 Susan G. Komen Foundation Southwest Michigan
affiliate has established the goal of raising $500,000 and
attracting 5,000 participants to join in the fight against breast
cancer at this year’s Race for the Cure, and Kalamazoo Area
Runners is excited to once again be a part of it. The 2011 event
will be held Sunday, May 15 from 11:30am – 3:00pm (run/walk
events begin at 2:00) at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place in
downtown Kalamazoo. Each year, the Kalamazoo Area Runners
organizes a fundraising team to participate in the event and raise
support for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
At least 75% of net funds raised by the affiliate through events
such as Race for the Cure stay local and are used to fund breast
cancer community grants in areas such as education, screening
and treatment in the eight counties of Southwest Michigan.. The
remaining 25% of net funds goes directly to fund national breast
cancer research studies and fellowship grants.
Event and Program Directors
continued
Carol Vogt Co-Director, Boston Spring Fling Run [email protected]
Stephanie Sabin Co-Director, Run Through the Lights [email protected]
Scott Taylor 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 [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]
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We encourage you to join Team Kalamazoo Area Runners and support this important cause by
running, walking or donating with or on behalf of us. Our goal is to raise a minimum $1000 and
recruit a minimum of 25 team members. Team Kalamazoo Area Runners t-shirts will be provided to
the first 25 team members.
You can join the team and/or donate via the Kalamazoo Area Runners Team Website. To join
requires two easy steps.
1. Register for the 2011 Race for the cure, donate and join the team via the Kalamazoo Area
Runners Team Website
2. Email Bonnie Sexton at [email protected] with your t-shirt size and
be added to the email distribution.
For more information on joining Team KAR Pink, contact Bonnie Sexton at
A Club Championship Series Event
A Race Discount Program Event
Safari MarathonTeam Leaders Needed
Plans are already underway for the 2011 Gazelle Safari Marathon Training Program organized in
partnership by Kalamazoo Area Runners and Gazelle Sports. We have several volunteer
opportunities for those interested in serving as Saturday Team Leaders. Those should contact
Laura Vanderbeek at [email protected] to find out more. Thanks to all those who
volunteered to serve as Tuesday Track Coaches – all slots are now filled.
YMCA Healthy Kids Day Run
Friday, May 20, 2011 Check in and late registration 4:30 – 5:30pm
Running events begin at 6:00pm Portage West Middle School
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7145 Moorsbridge Road, Portage
It’s far more than a race; it’s an evening of family fun! Kalamazoo Area Runners is a proud sponsor
and member of the organizing committee of the YMCA Healthy Kids Day run scheduled Friday, May
20, 2011 @6:00 pm at Portage West Middle School. Preschool age children age 3 and under will
participate in a in a short tot run while children ages four through twelve participate in a one mile
fun run. Festivities will include an obstacle course, fun activities, t-shirts, post-run refreshments and
more. A downloadable registration form can be found at Cost is $6 for the one mile run/$2 for the
tot run. Race day registration is $10.
Visit YMCA Healthy Kids Day Run for more information on online registration.
For questions regarding the event, contact Don Seibert at [email protected].
Plenty of Volunteers are needed!
Earn 10 KAR points and have fun at the same time. Contact Robin Carpenter at
[email protected] if you can assist with the following opportunities:
Expo table (including set-up & tear down) (4:00 – 7:30) (2 -3 volunteers)
Aid Station Volunteers (including set up & tear down( 5:00 – 7:00pm) (2 – 4 volunteers)
Set up finish line: 5:00- 6:00pm (2-4 Volunteers)
Rabbits to run with and encourage the children: 6:00 -7:00 pm (3 waves) (6 Volunteers)
o 10-11-12 Year Olds (2 volunteers)
o 7-8-9 Year Olds (2 volunteers)
o 4-5-6 Year Olds (2 volunteers)
Starting Line Staging (crowd control/sign bearer) ( 6:00 – 6:30 pm) (3 Volunteers)
Finish Line Ribbon Distribution and Triage (cheering, encouraging, greeting and guiding
runners through the finish (4 – 8 volunteers) (6:00 – 7:00 pm)
Timeclock Starter – 6:00 – 7:00pm (1 Volunteer)
Tear down start/finish line – immediately following event until about 7:30 pm (2-4 Volunteers)
Volunteers may sign up for more than one slot where this is no timeslot overlap. Volunteer Program Event – Earn 10 Volunteer Points
2011 Relay For Life
Join the Kalamazoo Area Runners Team!
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When: 10 AM, Saturday, June 11 Through 10 AM, Sunday, June 12
Where: Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds and Expo Center
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event. Money raised goes
toward the following:
Promoting cancer awareness.
Supporting cancer patients through their treatments
Funding research to find a cure.
Kalamazoo Area Runners is organizing a fundraising team and would like to invite you to join us
in supporting the fight against cancer. The first twenty members that sign up will receive a “Team
Kalamazoo Area Runners” T-shirt. Your relay entry fee counts towards our team total.
The relay will start at 10 AM on Saturday, June 11 and run until 10 AM on Sunday June 12. We will
try to keep a team member walking or running laps the whole twenty-four hours.
Joining the KAR Team is an easy process:
1. Email Ferdi Hintze at [email protected] with your t-shirt size and what time you would like to walk or run.
2. Register Online By Clicking Here Then Clicking "Join Our Team"
3. Begin fundraising!
It is important to note that you do NOT have to stay for the entire relay. Participate at any level you
like. ANY support you give to the relay and the fight against cancer is greatly appreciated.
If you are unable to participate in the relay but would like to help, please click the registration link
above then click “Donate to Our Team.”
If you have any questions, please contact Ferdi Hintze at [email protected] or 269-388-
3433.
Next KAR Board Meeting is June 6, The next KAR Board Meeting is June 6, 2011
at 6:30pm 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 Natalie Dale at [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
2011 Club Championship Series and Race Discount Programs
The Borgess Run for the Health of It and Kalamazoo Marathon May 8, 2011
Go the marathon distance and earn Club Series points. The Borgess Run for the Health of It 5k and
Half Marathon have been long time participants in our Club Championship Series, and we are
pleased to announce the addition of the Kalamazoo Marathon to the 2011 Club Series list of
participating events. Borgess Health is also host sponsor of our 2011 Club Championship Series
Awards Ceremony in November. For registration and more information, visit www.borgessrun.com
A Club Championship Series Event
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Vicksburg Hearty Hustle 5k May 14, 2011 (Pre-registration only)
VICKSBURG, MI: The 24th annual Vicksburg Hearty Hustle 5K Walk/Run is
Saturday, May 14, 2011 and is a community event that celebrates health benefits
associated with physical activity. The Hearty Hustle encourages all ages and abilities
to join the fun. Competitive runners can chase the course record of 15:32.40. The
ChampionChip timing system is used for accurate timing. Children will enjoy being a
part of the BABY BOLT, a race for ages 4 and under. Runners and walkers alike will
enjoy the scenic race route through beautiful Vicksburg. The race starts and ends at
the Vicksburg Stadium. One of a kind t-shirts are available for purchase. Free food,
fun and fellowship. Come join us on May 14! Road Races; Registration Fee: $10 pre-
registration, $8 seniors/kids, $15 race day. Start Time: 9:00 AM. For more
information and a registration form visit Vicksburg Hearty Hustle 5k Registration.
The KAR Race Discount Code and Club Series applies only to pre-
registrations. There is no line for the KAR discount code – write in the
discount amount on the entry form ($2.00 and the 4-digit discount code).
There is no online registration for this event. Submit by the mail in
deadline.
A Club Championship Series Event
A Race Discount Program Event
Oaklawn Hospitality Classic Set for May 21, 2011 MARSHALL, MI: The 29th Oaklawn Hospitality Classic is scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2011 in
Marshall, MI. The USAT&F certified courses begin in downtown Marshall, follow city streets into
the country, back through historic residential district and back to the staging area with a fast
downhill finish at the Honolulu House and Fountain Circle. The 10K is at 7:30am; 5K at 9:00am;
May Walk 5K at 9:00am; (All ages are welcome in this noncompetitive 5K walk) and the Mile Fun
Run, 10:00am. Each child will be awarded a commemorative medallion from Oaklawn Hospital, and
a certificate from McDonald's. For more information and registration visit Oaklawn Hospitality
Classic 5k and 10k
A Club Championship Series Event
A Race Discount Program Event
5K With A Twist Comes to Howard Hill Saturday, May 21, 2011 KALAMAZOO, Mich. - - The 2nd Annual Howard Hill Hustle will be held Sat., May 21, 2011. It is a
community 5K run/walk event with timing provided by Classic Race Management. There will be a kids 1K
fun run following the 5K race. The event starts and finishes at Kalamazoo Christian High School. The first
leg of the race is a challenging quarter mile uphill climb of the infamous Howard Street Hill. The
remainder of the course takes runners through the scenic hills and valleys of the Winchell neighborhood.
Along the course, there will be live 70's and 80's music played by local musicians including local favorite
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In Custody. Food and beverages, fabulous door prizes, a silent auction and fun family activities will be
available throughout the event.
For More Information Contact:
Stephanie Buckham
Howard Hill Hustle Advertising Committee Co-Chair
Office: 269-342-0212
Cell: 269-492-5077
http://www.howardhillhustle.kcsa.org
A Club Championship Series Event
A Race Discount Program Event
Run to Climax 7k May 30, 2011 (Pre-registration only)
Rounding the corner at the 2010 Run to Climax 7k
CLIMAX, MI New this year, the Run to Climax 7k is participating in the Kalamazoo Area Runners
Race Discount and will be offering a $2 discount. There is no space on the registration form
to take the discount; the Race Director has instructed us to write the $2 discount and
4-digit code in on the form. A race of a different distance, this is a Memorial Day favorite with a
race director notorious for creative t-shirt slogans. For more information and a registration form,
visit Run to Climax Webpage
A Club Championship Series Event
A Race Discount Program Event
Community Events & Programs
2011 Anchor 5k Run May 20, 2011 Print your registration form & submit to Lake Center Elementary to participate in the 2nd Annual
Lake Center Elementary Anchor Run on Friday May 20th. Early Registration ($20) Ends on April
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15th! Submit by April 15th to guarantee T-shirt.
You may register up to the day of the event, however T-shirts can not be guaranteed. Fee is $25 after
April 15th. For more information and a registration form visit 2011 Anchor Run
Training Programs and Group Runs
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
The Wednesday night runs from Borgess Health and Fitness Center are now back in session. Stay
tuned for details. Contact Steve Rice at [email protected] for more information.
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 in the lot and
meet by the A-frame building. (7:30 – 8:30 Pace) 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.
Volunteer Program Event – 20 Points to Drop Aid Stations
Wednesday Night Runs – Varied Locations
Wed Nights at 6:00 pm from varied locations. (9:30 – 10:30 pace) Email Darrell Harden at
[email protected] for location.
Volunteer Program Event – 20 Points to Drop Aid Stations
Club Member Corner
New Member Welcome….
Wow, Kalamazoo Area Runners continues to grow and is now at nearly 900 members. Please join us
in extending a warm welcome to our latest new members…
Ruth Anson
Amy Clark
Teddy Foote
Terry Hall
Christian Kloosterman
Deborah Koosterman
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Jody Lemmer
Forty-six Children register for the Easter Hash Run
Special to The Rundown from Peggy Zeeb
Despite a cold and blustery day, more than 40 children showed up for the Easter Egg Hunt at KVCC. The
smaller children ran on a wooded path through the woods picking up eggs filled with candy for about a
quarter of a mile. The older kids also picked up eggs, but they ran closer to a mile. Lucky children found
gold covered chocolate coins in their eggs and traded them in for a prize. Fewer adults were willing to
brave the cold for the hash run. For the few brave souls that ventured out, they found a beautiful trail to
run on. When everyone returned, they were able to refuel with sandwiches provided by our sponsor
Centre Street Subway. Two boxes of food and $85.00 in cash were donated to Kalamazoo Loaves and
Fishes. Sincere thanks to volunteers Ryan Clark and Frank and Addie Maston.
Editor’s Note: Thank you to Event Directors Eric and Peggy Zeeb for their leadership and dedication
to making this event possible over the past few years.
KAR Members to participate in Strides for Life
Gale Fischer, Ralph Meyer and Bob Smola will be participating in Strides for Life, a 4 day 100
mile run for the American Cancer Society. This year's event runs June 16-June 19. If you are
interested in donating online on behalf of any member web pages please visit
www.stridesforlife.com. Currently, Neutrogena, a cosmetic company, is matching any donation
made to the ACS, but this promotion only goes through May 15. If you are thinking about donating, I
encourage you to do it before May 15. If you have any more questions about this event or are
interested in getting involved visit www.stridesforlife.com or email Gale Fischer at
Volunteers….
Sincere thanks to all those who have volunteered for Kalamazoo Area Runners events and programs.
Thanks to Michelle Neel and the Orwin family for staffing recent Wednesday night run aid
stations. Thanks to Andrew Hirzel, Marie Vermuelen and Steve Rice for staffing recent Safari
aid stations. Did you know? It took 29 volunteers to carry out the Beyond Marathon Training April
16 point to point run in addition to S-Pace Leaders. Here are the volunteers who made it all
possible:
Transportation Coordination
Megan Ogden
Day Sponsors
Natalie Dale
Angela Gauthier
Michelle Grevenstuk
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Bonnie Sexton (Board Member)
Baggage Transport
Brian Dobbie
Baggage Transport
Brian Dobbie
Sag Rider
Rollin Richman
Refreshment Station Volunteers
Nikki Gates
Ginny Middleton
Drivers
Jeremy Reivitt
Natalie Dale (Board Member)
Marty Buffenbarger
Anne Belts
Jim Justice
Marcel Alkemade
Rich DeLuca
Brandy Cole
Troy Root
Eli and Christine Lake
Dan Robinson
Don Morris
Steve Rice
Andrew Hirzel
Danielle Swift
Rick Motter
Bonnie Sexton (Board Member)
Josie Boucher
Anna Moss
Patrik Hultberg
Rollin Richman
Scott Taylor (Board Member)
Sincere thanks to all those who have volunteered for Kalamazoo Area Runners events and programs
year to date. Below is the current listing of our point totals – 86 members have volunteered so far in
2011 with Natalie Dale already earning 140 points before assuming her board position. Keep up the
great work.
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Dale,Natalie 140
Rice,Steve 140
Smola,Bob 140
Dobbie,Brian 130
Morris,Don 110
Shubnell,John 100
Jason,Elaine 90
Gates,Nikki 80
Gauthier,Angela 70
Herschel,Susan 70
Orwin,Colleen 70
Orwin,Michael 70
Spaude,Karen 70
Baker,Zach 60
Buffenbarger,Marty 60
Fried,Carl 60
Grevenstruk,Michelle 60
Rolfe,Jane 60
Thierjung,David 60
Bertch,Russell 50
Durlach,Thomas 50
Goodwin,Phil 50
Hulsebus,Joe 50
Hutchins,Terry 50
Keyes,Angela 50
Mann,Sherrie 50
Orwin,Charlene 50
Orwin,Jeffrey 50
Taylor,Sherri 50
Thompson,Shane 50
Vidor,Andrew 50
Vogt,Carol 50
Wojtaszek,Julie 50
Zeeb,Eric 50
Zeeb,Peggy 50
Hoffmann,Julie 40
Neel,Michelle 40
Sabin,Stephanie 40
Hulsebus,Lana 30
Maston,Addie 30
Maston,Frank 30
Robinson,Dan 30
Zahnow,Chuck 30
Cole,Brandy 20
Emenheiser,Tessa 20
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Hirzel,Andrew 20
Jayatilaka,Arya 20
Kane,Kevin 20
Lake,Christine 20
Lake,Eli 20
Launt,Dan 20
MacVicar,Lauren 20
Middleton,Ginny 20
Richman,Rollin 20
Vermeulen,Marie 20
Vidor,Mandy 20
Abbott,Brian 10
Alkemade,Marcel 10
Awadi,Jason 10
Baker,Heidi 10
Bangs,Francine 10
Betts,Anne 10
Binder,Kate 10
Boucher,Josie 10
Brammer,Mark 10
Cutshall,Shelia 10
DeDoes,Cristi 10
DeLuca,Rich 10
Fitzgerald,Jimmy 10
Fitzgerald,Taylor 10
Gross,Beth 10
Holden,Sara 10
Holden,Tim 10
Hultberg,Patrik 10
Hungerford,Diane 10
Jost,Annie 10
Justice,Jim 10
Lillie,Rob 10
Moss,Anna 10
Motter,Rick 10
Reivitt,Jeremy 10
Root,Troy 10
Simmons,Andrew 10
Snell,Bill 10
Stoddard,Brenda 10
Swift,Danielle 10
Watts,Sherri 10
115th Running of the Boston Marathon
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Congratulations! Thirty-one local runners, eleven of them members of Kalamazoo Area Runners,
participated in the 115th running of the Boston Marathon. Below are our local finishers (KAR
members are bold-faced).
Baker, Zachary T. Portage 3:23:50
Bertch, Russell A. Otsego 3:33:56
Blackwell, Eric Kalamazoo 2:55:23
Bolthouse, Carole Bellevue 3:52:47
Bono, Mary Ellen Sturgis 4:37:19
Cantwell, Joseph Allegan 3:00:15
Coakes, Paula Battle Creek 3:59:55
Damaska, Daniel R. Portage 3:09:28
Dettloff, Gretchen Kalamazoo 3:38:45
Ellerbrook, Brian Dowagiac 3:10:00
Emery, Robert Battle Creek 3:37:47
Foote, Jennifer Kalamazoo 3:43:01
Griffin, Kathryn S. Three Rivers 3:52:52
Janecke, Catherine E. Saint Joseph 3:33:24
Kelm, Adam D Allegan 3:15:07
MacVicar, Lauren Kalamazoo 3:47:13
Marsh, Jonathan Kalamazoo 3:01:13
Mcsoley, Mark J. Portage 3:23:12
Novotny, Mark J PhD. Kalamazoo 3:10:18
O'Hearn, Michael Saint Joseph 3:35:57
Onderlinde, Sarah Kalamazoo 3:13:03
Robbins, Jennifer Kalamazoo 3:00:05
Scheffers, Leslie Portage 3:19:33
Schmidtendorff, Kevin E. Three Rivers 3:52:53
Schmidtendorff, Susan R. Three Rivers 4:00:33
Shuler, Tamara Constantine 4:08:56
Sieko, Robert Saint Joseph 3:30:27
Spaude, Karen A. Richland 4:11:23
Stoddard, Brenda L. Schoolcraft 4:49:57
Thompson, Troy A. St. Joseph 3:13:17
Vidor, Amanda P. Portage 5:27:49
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