Saint Louis Track Club’s
Track Time News
February 2013
Vol. 43, Issue 2
Cheery weather boosts Frostbite More photos on Page 8-9
The newsletter is going green! Starting soon, Track Time News will be distributed electronically and no longer printed on paper. This will allow the SLTC to be more earth-friendly and focus resources on developing our club. To make sure you get your e-newsletter, send your email address to sltcoffice@ yahoo.com. Read more on Pages 6 and 14. Index: President’s Column.......3 Grapevine...................4-6
Member profile.............6 Club announcements...6
stlouistrackclub.com
Race Photos.............8-9 Frostbite Series Flyer...11
314.781.3926
Meeting Minutes.........14 Race Schedule..............15
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6136 Southwest Ave. St. Louis, Missouri 63139-2719 www.stlouistrackclub.com
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Office hours: 8 a.m.-noon weekdays Office phone/fax:314-781-3926 email: SLTCoffice@yahoo.com
Mission statement: The Saint Louis Track Club encourages running, walking and fitness for persons for all ages and abilities. The club organizes events, disseminates information related to the benefits of running and physical fitness, and encourages membership. Founded in 1970, the Saint Louis Track Club is a not-for-profit organization under the Internal Revenue Code 501-C3.
Affiliated with the Road Runners Club of America and the USA Track and Field Association. SLTC Officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors
Pam Mosca David White Wendie Cummings Justin Kupferschmidt Jill Finklang Daniel Stone Mike Huelsmann TBA
SLTC Race Directors Frostbite Series Half Marathon Road Series Pace Series Track Series Cross Country Kick-Off Clifton Heights 3K The Next Step 5K Marathon Relay
Brian Carter & Bob Chitwood Richard Anderson Ian Hardin Don Denham Rick Lux Shelly Kannel and Brent Newman Jill Akins Mike Orrico, Mike Huelsmann Paul McGee, Rae Mohrmann
Presidents Oct. 1970-Feb. 1974 Jerry Adams March 1974-March 1980 Jerry Kokesh April 1980-June 1980 Gene Gianladis July 1980-July 1984 Tom Eckelman Aug. 1984-July 1987 Dan Sebben Aug. 1987-July 1988 Gary Krosch Aug. 1988-July 1989 Tony Sebben Aug. 1989-Dec. 1989 Mimi Zielinski Jan. 1990-July 1990 Rich Blumm Aug. 1990-July 1993 Camille Carney Aug. 1993-July 1997 Tom Eckelman Aug. 1997-Mar 1998 John Welge April 1998-July 1998 Carol Keller Aug. 1998-July 1999 David Spetnagel Aug. 1999-July 2001 John Brenner Aug. 2001-July 2004 Don Hong Aug. 2004-June 2010 Dave McNaughton July 2010-Dec. 2011 Rich Anderson Jan 2012-Present Pam Mosca
SLTC Webmaster Anna Jones, SLTCwebmaster@yahoo.com SLTC TTN Editor Sallie Story, SLTCeditor@gmail.com SLTC Executive Director Jen Mommens ALL RIGHTS RESERVED The Track Times News is printed monthly. Reproduction of all or part of this newsletter in any form is strictly prohibited without the permission of the St. Louis Track Club.
SLTC Lifetime Achievement Award Winners 2011 Dave McNaughton 2010 Jerry Kokesh 2009 Chris & John Brenner 2008 Don Hong 2007 Gary Krosch 2005 Les Paton 2004 Ed Wolfgram 2003 Jack Frohlichstein 2002 Dan Sebben 2001 Camille Carney, 2000 Tom Eckelman Leonard Sova SLTC Volunteer of the Year Award Winners 2011 Paul McGee 2010 Jackie Corn 2009 Pat Britt, John Dickey 2008 Donna Springer 2007 Dave McNaughton 2006 Tom Wiltsch 2005 Jill Akins 2004 Don Hong 2003 Ralph Brindley 2002 Chris & John Brenner 2001 Vicky McAmis 2000 Dorris McManis
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Meet our new board members, executive director Welcome to the new members of the St. Louis Track Club Board of Directors: Dan Stone, Wendie Cummings, Jill Finklang, and Mike Huelsmann. These Board members have been elected to a two-year term and will join David White and myself to plan the strategy for the future of the SLTC. The board elected the officers for the position of president, vice president and secretary for the 2013 calendar year. I was re-elected president and accepted; David White was elected vice president and accepted; Wendie Cummings was elected secretary and accepted. I am excited to announce our Executive Director, Jen Mommens. Jen will report to the Board of Directors and help in executing the club’s goals. These include overseeing race management, communications, public relations, membership drives, website upgrade, and external relationship building. Jen will also manage the day-to-day operations with the office manager, webmaster, editor, and treasurer reporting to her. By having the executive director coordinate the operations of the club, the Board of Directors will have time to focus on the strategy of the SLTC as we work to meet the needs of our members. We will keep you updated with our goals and progress on our website.
We have a lot going on. The Frostbite Series is nearing its last run of another great season. Our annual SLTC Banquet will be Feb. 16, 2013. I encourage all to attend. This is our annual recognition of the top Cross Country High School athletes in the St. Louis metro area. This is a time we give recognition to our great volunteers that make our events happen for the running community. One outstanding volunteer is presented with Volunteer of the Year for all the contributions of their time the person has given club throughout the year. Please come out and help us recognize these outstanding individuals. We are in the planning stages of our spring Road Series. This series is in Forest Park on Wednesday evenings, and it’s great midweek pick-me-up. If you would like to help with this event, please see our volunteer form on the SLTC website. If you would like to see more events or have feedback on our current events, we would very much like to hear from you. This is your club, come and get involved! Promoting Healthy Lifestyles, Pam Mosca, President St Louis Track Club, est 1970
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The Grapevine By Donna Springer
Runners tackle notoriously tough 7.5-mile trail race in Grafton, Illinois The Road Runners Club of America states that the Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run is the “toughest 7.5-mile trail run in the Midwest.” In 2012, for the 24th running, the event reached its 650-person entry cap within a few hours. The Metro Tri Club’s Team Godzilla website reported that 590 completed the challenging cross country course at Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton, Ill., on Dec. 8. Overall male winner was Dan Rooney, 52, of O’Fallon, Ill., in 53:16. Overall female winner was Maureen Selzler, 31, of Glen Carbon, Ill., 26th overall, in 1:00:36. Male Master’s winner was Rick Barnes, 48, 4th overall, in 56:48. The female Master’s winner was Amy Smock, 40, 52nd overall, in 1:04:13. Experienced racer Alison Bourey described her race as “muddy, but relatively mild.” “While the mud did present some challenge, it was not the trial it was in earlier years when it sucked off your shoes. It was worth the effort to stay up until midnight Sept. 1 to register for the race. The Metro Tri club worked with the park and had great signage and mile markers. The shirt this year was absolutely beautiful, with multicolor screening. Another special added attraction was that our race number got us a post-race drink at the Grafton winery. “Part of the fun this year was that Andy and I did the course together for the first time. Andy finished second in his 70-74 age group, I was third in mine. I would have been second if I had not “moved up” to 65. Sue (Turner) was 1st in the Women 70+. Poor Sue fell asleep waiting to register and had to go
on the waiting list, but she made it after all. What is great is that there are plenty of us competing at older ages,” Alison said. Overall winner Dan Rooney set a 50-54 age group record. Lolle Boettcher, the winner of the female 65-69 year group, bettered the previous age group record by forty minutes.
Walking Ramblers start the New Year right with chilly Jan. 1 outing Fifteen bundled up souls braved the cold winds and 25-degree temperatures for the Walking Ramblers’ 2013 New Year’s Day Walk. The walk has a history dating from the 1990s when the YMCA’s Jack Welch gathered persons outdoors at the Benjamin Moore Paint Company in Soulard. The new starting point has been the downtown Culinaria at 9th and Olive; many ramblers choose to enjoy food from the Deli afterwards in the upstairs dining area. This year’s group included 50-state marathoner Lee Hoffman, as well as Sue Turner and Mary Jones, who were pioneers on the Saint Louis walking scene during the 1980s. New Saint Louis Track Club member Patricia Cornell organized her first Saint Louis walk with help from Andy Bourey. She has a 10-year history of organizing walks near Willits, Calif., during the spring and summer. Some ramblers chose to cross The Eads Bridge — the icy sidewalk and the virulent winds made the crossing a challenge, though the distance was short. The snow-covered Arch grounds provided another memorable Saint Louis scene to help ramblers ring in the New Year.
23rd Gingerbread Run adds holiday cheer, fun displays to Belleville “Are you aching to bake? Let your imagination run wild!” reads the invitation to the 23rd Annual Gingerbread Run in Belleville. Artistic food creations
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show up in storefronts along downtown Belleville’s East and West Main Streets and compete for prizes. The contest honors Belleville’s German heritage — in 1855, about six-thousand German immigrants enjoyed gingerbread and other bakery items downtown during the holidays. This year’s entries included one specific to running: “Run Around Belleville,” crafted by Daniel Trapp, Heidi Clark, and Christy Belsom of the Belleville Running Club. It had gingerbread figures running along peppermint stone footpaths and roads covered with sprinkles toward an edible finish line. The Gingerbread Walk provided a venue for walking and running as well as for food artistry during the holiday season. The Gingerbread Walk 5K on Dec. 1 drew 934 finishers. Gingerbread sculptor Daniel Trapp placed third in the 35-39 year age group in 21:27.
Rae Mohrmann takes home Grand Masters title at Run for the Ranch marathon Rae Mohrmann traveled to Springfield, Mo., Dec. 30 to add another marathon to her running resume, the 13th annual “Run for the Ranch.” “I was the Grand Masters winner. That was a surprise!” Rae said. “It is eight loops for the full, and four for the half, of a 3.29-mile course-start and finish at Missouri State University. I did recognize a few faces from Saint Louis.” The hosts, The Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners, described the course as flat with a few hills, and the temperature as guaranteed to be cold — conducive to fast times. Jacob Reed, of Saint Charles, took sixth place overall and first place in the 20-24 age group. (3:14:55). Chris Allen, of Maplewood, Mo., placed 29th overall and fourth in the 40-44 age group. Frank Jones, O’Fallon, IL, placed 5th in the 50-54 age group. Shelbey Stuckmeyer, 19, of Barnhart, M0., placed first in the female 1-19 age group; Rebecca Jarvis, of Festus, placed third in the female 35-39 age group; Saint Louisan Nancy Berg placed first in the female 50-54 age group. Rebecca Copeland placed first in the female 55-59 group in the half-marathon. 274 completed the half-marathon, 137 the full marathon.
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Ralph Brindley is adjusting well to his new home, recovering from surgery Ralph Brindley’s daughter, Bev, sent an update about Ralph’s new life in Iowa. Ralph is a longtime Saint Louis Track Club member and was The Saint Louis Track Club “Volunteer of the Year” in 2003. Within the last year, Ralph relocated to Iowa, celebrated his 90th birthday, and underwent hip surgery. “Christmas was fantastic,” Bev said. “We had nine people at lunch, and he loved every minute. At our monthly conference with Fleur Heights last week, they said he is doing fine. I’m glad to see he’s got an appetite back.” “The therapists all say he brightens up their day when they see him, and keep thanking me for bringing him to Fleur Heights. One woman, Rose, is always asking about him when she sees me. We rode to the ortho doctor with her in the van the last time we went, and she was pleased as punch! I guess he still has his charm. “Thanks to everyone for all the Christmas cards, pictures, and phone calls. He enjoys hearing from all his friends and talks about you all the time,” Bev said.
High Schoolers stay in top form with Big River Distance Camp “Forty middle school and high school runners spent part of their holiday break running!” said Kate Helbig, of Big River Running Company. The Big River Winter Distance Running Camp has been a holiday tradition among high school and middle school runners. Big River Running Company hosts an informative and fun-filled winter distance camp for 7th - 12th grade runners during the holiday season.“Everybody trains in the summer. Champions train all year long,” reads the tagline. Runners from more than 60 different area schools have attended camp since its inception. “Esteemed counselors included local high school stars like Eric Fernandez, Amanda Benke, Thomas Campbell, and Emmett Cookson (who are now successful collegiate runners; high school coaches); and
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Member profile: Tim Storck Name & age: Tim Storck, 37 Born: St. Louis Occupation: Special Education Teacher at Nipher Middle School in Kirkwood, Mo. Family: Wife – Kelly; twin daughters - Riley and Emmy Why you started running: To find balance in life. Running since: I ran my first 5k at GO St. Louis 2010. SLTC member since: 2011 How you learned about the cub: Friend and fellow teacher Wayne Baldwin recommended joining. Mileage: 30 - 40 Place you run: The streets of St. Louis City Shoes: Saucony Kinvara Equipment: Garmin Forerunner 301 Food: Before a race, I eat the same thing I eat for breakfast every day: Greek vanilla yogurt over granola, protein shake, and a banana. After a race I like to enjoy ribs from Pappy’s. What’s on your iPod: Lots of popmusic, country, bluegrass, classic rock and blues. Proudest performance: I PR’ed at the Cowbell 1/2 this year. 1:33:29 Favorite SLTC event: Frostbite series.
What you like about the club: Meeting new runners and having fun. Favorite restaurant: Sidney Street Cafe Favorite movie: Unforgiven Favorite book: Into the Wild What else should we know about you?: I have found balance in life through running and I am happy to be living in such a wonderful city. I have a wonderful wife, Kelly and twin 7-year-old daughters, Emmy and Riley, that bring me much joy. Riley just completed her 3rd 5k and set a new PR of 25:19.
Grapevine (continued from page 5) “Intern John” who got his start as an intern at Big River Running Co., and is now the newly appointed assistant distance coach at Stanford University. Knowledgeable speakers, informative talks, college running panel discussions, interactive clinics and daily workouts in Queeny Park filled each day, capped by competitive games of trivia. Camp culminated with an indoor track meet at MICDS where the partici-
pants raced a mile and a 4x400 meter relay. Campers definitely had fun, learned more about the sport of distance running, and have a jump start on the spring track season!” Kate said. May the month of February be warm and loving, despite any cold winds or icy paths. Please share your news and accomplishments with DSprin5574@aol.com, or the Saint Louis Track Club office.
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CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS
Changes are coming to the Track Time News! We asked for your input, and the verdict is in: It’s time for the newsletter to go green. We are replacing the printed version of TTN with an electronic newsletter. This initiative will enable us to be more environmentally friendly and save valuable club dollars while still giving you the updates you love. To ensure delivery, send us your email address to sltcoffice@yahoo.com.
Meet our new Executive Director, Jen Mommens Jen has been training and competing as a runner and triathlete since 2004, preferring ultra and iron distance events. Jen also has many years of race production experience, both professionally and as a volunteer.
She’s looking forward to what’s on the horizon for the club!
Congrats to the newly-elected board members and officers! President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors
Pam Mosca David White Wendie Cummings Justin Kupferschmidt Wendie Cummings Jill Finklang Mike Huelsmann Daniel Stone
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Annual Awards Banquet All SLTC members and their families are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Saturday, Feb. 16, 6-10pm Orlando’s Banquet Center 8352 Watson Road, Webster Groves, 63119 Awards to be presented include: SLTC High School All-Metro Teams SLTC Volunteer of the Year SLTC Lifetime Achievement Award
Price is $20 per person and includes meal and beverages. Please register by Saturday, Feb. 9. For more information, contact Jill Akins at jill26miles@gmail.com or 314.644.0673.
SLTC Banquet Registration Please return this form, postmarked by Feb. 9, to Jill Akins, 1524 Tamm Avenue, St. Louis, Mo., 63139 Each invited coach and student-athlete is a paid guest of the St. Louis Track Club. Additional family members or guests are $20 per person. Make checks payable to the St. Louis Track Club Coach & School (no cost):
Phone: _______________
Student-Athlete & School (no cost) :
Phone: _______________
Track Club Member ($20/each):
Phone: _______________
Additional Family Member/Guest ($20/each):
Phone: _______________
Additional Family Member/Guest ($20/each):
Phone: _______________
Total amount enclosed: $ __________________
Total Number of Reservations: _______________
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Warm temps thaw Frostbite Series #3 Photos by Brent Newman
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5 MILE RUN • DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS STARTING LOCATION: Starts on Broadway (@ Walnut) 9:00 a.m. Note: starting location is the same as 2012 and will proceed south on Broadway
Register Now at StPatsRun.com
PRE-REGISTRATION: ALL runners (registering by March 15) will be issued timing chips affixed to the bib numbers. The chips are disposable and do not need to be returned. Wearing the chip is the choice of the runner, but only those top finishers with chip recorded times will be eligible for prizes. Online – $25.00 (plus online fee) through February 28 at StPatsRun.com – $29.00 (plus online fee) March 1-14 at StPatsRun.com Mail-in – $37.00 (plus S.A.S.E) through March 9. See address below. In-Person – $35.00 at our In-Person locations March 11-15 only. See below for locations. REGISTER IN PERSON with Bib number & Shirt Pick-Up (Week of Run Only) SIGN UP BY MAIL Mail must be received by March 9. Monday – Thursday, March 11–March 14. Hours vary, please contact location for hours. Send check ($37.00 per runner) and Big River Running Co. (3 locations) Toolen’s Running Start self-addressed stamped envelope to: 5352 Devonshire Ave. 3220 Green Mt. Crossing Dr. ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE RUN South St. Louis 63109 Shiloh, IL 62269 c/o Big River Race Mgmt RunningStartSports.com 456 Sovereign Ct., Ste B 14047 Manchester Rd. NO Manchester, MO 63011 REFUND West St. Louis County 63011 Hilton St. Louis @ The Ballpark S (Mon-Thu 11 am - 6pm: Fri 3/15 only 11 am-9 pm) Make checks payable to: 2548 Hwy . K Broadway & Market St. Pat’s Run O’Fallon, MO 63368 Downtown St. Louis 63103 Bib Numbers and Timing Chips for BigRiverRunning.com Hilton.com online and mail-in registrants will be mailed out beginning RUN DAY REGISTRATION $40.00 (cash) from 7:30 - 9:00 am in the Michelob Ultra Runners’ around March 1, 2013. Village at Market & Broadway. *Note: No timing chip will be issued. Prizes awarded to top timing chip finishers in age categories for both men and women, from “14 & under” to “70 & over.”
Fastest & Least Expensive Registration — on-line at StPatsRun.com For more information: StPatsRun.com or (314) 231-2598 Prices and due dates subject to change without notice.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE RUN OFFICIAL ENTRY BLANK
W A I VER
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L IA BI L I TY
MICHELOB ULTRA
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Name
LAST
Address
FIRST
City
INITIAL
State
Zip
Phone Email Address MUST BE FILLED IN: Age on 3/16/13
SEX: M
F
Enclose stamped self-addressed envelope OFFICE USE ONLY
In consideration of the entry, I, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against St. Louis Metropolitan St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, Anheuser-Busch In-Bev, Special Services, Rio Syrup Company, Big River Race Management and the City of St. Louis and their represeentatives, successors and assigns for any and all injuries suffered by me in said event.
SIGNATURE PARENT (if under 18)
CK #
ONLY ENTRIES WITH SIGNED WAIVER FORM WILL BE PROCESSED.
Bib #
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In case of bad weather, check stlouistrackclub.com or facebook.com/saintlouistrackclub for race delays and cancellations.
2012-2013
Frostbite
Series New this year: The St. Louis Track Club is proud to be a major sponsor of the 2013 USA Cross Country Championships, which take place in Forest Park (Central Fields) on Sat., Feb. 2. ALL Frostbite Series participants receive a FREE entry into the FLEET FEET 4K or Big River Running Company HS 4K that morning. We encourage you to race and then stick around to watch America's best runners compete! For more info, see www.usacrosscountrychampionships.com. This a bonus to all Frostbite Series participants only and there will be no discount if you decide not to run in this FREE event. This event will NOT count towards points in the series. You must sign up for this event on the form below. In addition, the Cross Country Championship official performance race shirt will be offered at the discounted price of $10. Course maps available at stlouistrackclub.com/area_paths.htm
2012-2013 Frostbite Series Dates & Distances Sat., Dec. 15
Sat., Dec. 29
Sat., Jan 12
Sat., Jan 26
Short course
3K
2M
5K
4M
Long course
12k
10M
20K
13.1M
Sat., Feb. 2 4K @ USA Cross Country Championships*
Sat., Feb. 9
3M 15K
*BONUS: Cross Country Championships Sat., Feb 2. FLEET FEET 4K: 8:15 am, Big River Running Company HS 4K: 9 a.m. For each Frostbite event, all runners and short course walkers will start at 9am; long course walkers will start at 8:30am. Registration will be 7:30-8:45am.
Location & Courses: Frostbite Series events are accurately measured, entirely within Forest Park. Start and finish at Forest Park Visitor’s Center. The Cross Country Championship event starts at the Central Fields in Forest Park. Awards: Ribbons will be given at each race to the top three finishers in the following age groups: 12 & under, 13-14, 15-16, 17-19, five-year age groups 20-79 and 80 & over. Your age on Dec. 15 will determine your age group for the Series. You must complete at least three races to be eligible for a Series award. There will be a minimum of 3 awards in each age group and a maximum of 5 awards in each group dependent upon the number of entries in each age group. Your best four races will be awarded points based on the following scale: 1st - 50 points 5th - 30 points 9th - 10 points 2nd - 45 points 6th - 25 points All finishers receive 5 points 3rd - 40 points 7th - 20 points 4th - 35 points 8th - 15 points To be eligible for Series awards you must sign up for the entire Series by the second race. Registration: 5-Race Series: Postmarked by Dec. 7: $70. Postmarked after Dec. 7: $80. SLTC members deduct $15. Renew/become an SLTC member before the Series to get the member discount! Individual Race: $20 on race day. SLTC members for 2013 may deduct $5. For information: Contact the SLTC at 314-781-3926 or sltcoffice@yahoo.com or go to stlouistrackclub.com.
Long-sleeve performance shirts to series entrants only (available AFTER 2nd event)
2012-2013 ST. LOUIS TRACK CLUB FROSTBITE SERIES
Please make checks payable and mail this form to: ST. LOUIS TRACK CLUB, 6136 Southwest Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139 Name:
Phone:
Address:
Age (on Dec. 15 if Series entrant, otherwise on race day):
City/State/Zip:
Email (required for race-day info): ______________________________
____________________________________________
If a Series entrant, circle type: LONG SHORT Series Entrants circle T-shirt Size (men’s sizes): XS S M L XL
Circle Gender: M / F
If not a series entrant, circle the individual race: 12K 3K 10M 2M 20K 5K 13.1M 4M 15K 3M
Cross Country Championships Y/N
Division: FLEET FEET 4K/BIG RIVER RUNNING COMPANY HS 4K SLTC Member? Y / N SLTC #_______________________
Championship shirt ($10): Y/N Size (XS-XXL): ________
Men’s or Women’s:___________
If not a member, would you like information about joining?: Y / N
Waiver of Liability: In consideration of your accepting this entry, I, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all claims for damages, demands, actions and causes of actions against the St. Louis Track Club or the City of St. Louis, their affiliates, subsidiaries, officials, representatives, employees, successors and assigns for any and all injuries suffered by me in this event. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the competition of this run. further, I hereby grant full permission for the free use of my name and/or any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
SIGNATURE:
PARENT (IF UNDER 18)
DATE
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14th Annual Ancient Order of Hibernian’s ‘TOP OF THE MORNING’ 5K Run/Walk & ½-Mile Fun Run Sunday, March 10, 2013, at Toolen’s Running Start, Shiloh, IL TIME: 8:30am – 5K Run/Walk. The ½-Mile Kids Fun Run will immediately follow the completion of the 5K. STORE LOCATION: 3220 Green Mount Crossing Drive, Shiloh, IL 62269. Exit 16 off I-64 East. Turn right on Green Mount Road. Turn left
at next light, into the Green Mount Crossing Shopping Complex. Toolen’s Running Start will be on your left. COURSE: Course will be an out-&-back, starting in back and finishing in front of Toolen’s Running Start. DIVISIONS: 5K – Top Overall Male & Female; Masters M & F; Age Groups (M & F): 10 & Under; 11-14; 16-19; 20-24; 25 – 29; 30 – 34; 35 – 39; 40 – 44; 45 – 49; 50 – 54; 55 – 59; 60 – 64; 65 – 69; 70 & Over. Kid’s Run – All Youth Ages 10 & Under. AWARDS: The top 3 overall winners will receive trophies. The top 3 finishers in each age division will receive medals. Medals will be given to all ½-Mile Kid Fun Run finishers. The Awards Presentation will be take place after the Fun Run. PACKET PICK-UP: Friday, March 8, & Saturday, March 9, from 10 am-5:30 pm & on Race Day at Toolen’s Running Start. STORE DISCOUNT: Save 15% on ALL shoe, apparel, & accessory purchases at Toolen’s Running Start during Packet Pick-Up Days & on Race Day. AND, Save 50% on specially marked apparel items. ENTRY FEES: Entry is $20 if postmarked by Friday, March 1. Late entries and Race Day entries will be $25. Please make checks payable to Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) & mail to Toolen’s Running Start. First 1,000 entries will receive a long-sleeve performance shirt. Entry fees are nonrefundable. Race will be held rain or shine. ONLINE REGISTRATION: Active.com
ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT LOCAL AOH CHARITIES REFRESHMENTS, ATTENDANCE PRIZES, & IRISH ENTERTAINMENT FOLLOWING THE RACE
PLEASE NOTE: We will be using CHIP TIMING! Your chip will be given to you at Packet Pick-Up. Please provide all needed contact information on your registration form. Your registration will be held if you do not provide your contact information (phone number, email address and mail address). ADDITIONAL INFO: Questions, Comments, Concerns? Please contact Toolen’s Running Start at 618-628-9898 or runningstartsports.com.
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14th Annual “TOP OF THE MORNING” 5K Run/Walk & ½-Mile Fun Run (PLEASE PRINT)
NAME: ______________________________________ ADDRESS: ___________________________________ CITY: __________________________________ STATE: _________ ZIP: _______________ GENDER: M / F AGE AS OF 3/10/13: ____________ TELEPHONE #: ____________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________ SHIRT SIZE: (circle only one): ADULT: S M L XL XXL CHILD: S M Waiver of Liability: In consideration of this entry, I the undersigned, intending to be legally bound hereby to myself, heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the A.O.H., Toolen’s Running Start, the City of Shiloh, and the representatives, successors, assignees, and all sponsors for any and all injuries suffered by me in said event.
SIGNATURE: ________________________________________
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February 2013
January meeting minutes 1/08/2013 6:15 p.m. SLTC Office Minutes taken by: Sallie Story Approved minutes from December meeting Membership: 81 new members 256 renewals 898 household memberships Board Members: Wendie Cummings, Jill Finklang, Mike Huelsmann, Dan Stone, David White, Pam Mosca Executive Director: Jen Mommens was hired as the SLTC’s executive director. She will handle a variety of responsibilities for the club. Election of Officers: President, Pam Mosca; Vice President, David White; Secretary, Wendie Cummings. The board cast votes and the winners all accepted their positions. By-laws: The board reviewed the bylaws and made corrections and necessary. Jen will update them accordingly. SLTC Goals for 2013: The board discussed goals for the new year, including membership targets, publishing the newsletter electronically, creating sponsorship guidelines, redesigning the website, and establishing race management services. Newsletter: The board agreed that switching the newsletter to electronic publishing and distribution is the right move for the club. The webmaster and newsletter editor are investigating different production and distribution options. The goal is to start e-publishing by the end of the first quarter. This move will save a substantial amount of money in publishing cost, cut down on paper use, and allow the newsletter to be more interactive and in full color. Members need to submit updated email addresses to the office at sltcoffice@yahoo.com. Race Updates: •Half Marathon & 5K, Nov. 4, 2012 - A donation to Special Olympics was made from the 2012 proceeds. •2013 Half Marathon date – Nov. 3, 2013 - Race director needed for 2013: This position will be paid, with the amount still to be determined. There will be an ad in TTN calling for applications. The board would like all applications by
Feb. 25, as to make a decision on the position as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted at sltcoffice@yahoo.com. -The board also discussed pricing and dates for 2013 race registration. •Frostbite Race Directors: Brian Carter & Bob Chitwood -Three races have completed; the series is going well and registration is robust. The board decided against awarding finishers’ ribbons for adults, but agreed to consider ribbons for children. •Cross Country Championships Feb 2, 2013: Dan Stone attended planning meetings as SLTC representative. -SLTC at Pasta dinner Feb 1st -SLTC tent at CCC event on Feb 2nd •Cross Country Kickoff Race Director: Shelly Kennel – suggesting award changes. Still need to get out timing bids. •SLTC Annual Awards Banquet @ Orlando Gardens, 6 p.m.: Jill Akins -Trophies / Program / Volunteer of the Year / Lifetime Achievement Award /Volunteer Points -All board members agreed to attend the event, barring unforeseen circumstances. Jen will RSVP the board, whose costs are covered by the club. All members are responsible for sending RSVPs for their plus one(s) and purchasing that ticket. •Track Series: A race director is also needed for the Track Series. This is an unpaid volunteer position. Inquiries and applications can be sent to sltcoffice@yahoo.com. •GO! St. Louis Expo – SLTC will have 2 booths; one for the club in general and one devoted to Half Marathon/5K promotion. •Treasurer’s Report – Justin presented the 2013 Budget and report from 2012. The club is in good financial standing. The board agreed to a 2% cost of living raise for Gwen. •2013 Open meetings – Open meetings will be conducted quarterly in March, June, September, and December at the Forest Park Vistors’ Center at 6:30 p.m. Next Board meeting: Feb. 7, 2013 at SLTC Office.
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SLTC Frostbite Series, last race is Feb. 9.
Sat 9th SLTC Frostbite Series Apps: 15K, 3M Android iTunes Ste. Genevieve Co. CC Polar Bear 5K, 1M fun 5k Poker Run run Sat 9th- JCC’s 9th Annual Indoor Triathlon 400y pool swim, 8M spin bike, 2.5M (sprint and long courses) treadmill -or-
Sun 17th Sat 23rd
Sun 24th
USA Cross Country Championships, Feb. 2
8:30am-open, 11am-high school, Forest Register: Park, St. Louis http://usacrosscountrychampionships.com/index .php/event-details/registration 9:15am-Masters Women's 6km, 10amMasters Men's 8km, 11:30am-Junior Women's 6km, 12:15pm-Junior Men's 8km, 1pm-Open Women's 8km, 1:45pmOpen Men's 12km presented by Saint Louis Track Club, Forest Park 9AM, FOREST PARK, ST LOUIS
314.781.3926, SLTCOFFICE@YAHOO.COM
9am-1M, 9:30am-5K, Community joannl@sgccc.om, 573.883.5244 Center, St. Genevieve, MO JCC, Marilyn Fox Building, 16801 Baxter pruben@jccstl.org, Rd, Chesterfield, MO
750y swim, 18m spin bike, 5M treadmill
Sun 10th
Sat 16th
February 2013
Check out our upcoming events!
February Sat 2nd USA Cross Country 4K, high Championships Fleet Feet 4K, Big school 4K River High School 4K USA Cross Country Championships Championship Races
Sat, 9th
Track Time News
Truffle Shuffle presented by Massage Envy for Variety the Children's Charity of St. Louis
Big River Running’s Valentine's 4M Walking Ramblers Ferguson Walk walk SLTC AWARDS BANQUET & HS CROSS COUNTRY AWARDS (reservation form) Fun, Flirty and Fabulous 5&5
BANQUET
5K, 5M
8:30am, St. Charles Community College, Cottleville, MO
9am, St John & James Church, Ferguson, Heather, 636.485.2874 MO 6-10pm, ORLANDO GARDENS, WEBSTER jill26miles@gmail.com or 314.644.0673 GROVES, MO 10am, Forest Park Upper Muny Parking admin@funflirtyandfabulous.com Lot, St Louis
6th Annual Whitecliff Trail Run
3.5M, mostly 10am, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane, trails Crestwood, MO 63126
Sandmine Challenge Underground Run
4M ‘sperunking’
10am, Crystal City Underground, Crystal City, MO
Castlewood Cup
15K trail run
Walking Ramblers Cold as the Grave Walk
walk
10am, Castlewood State Park, Ballwin, MO 9am, Bellefontaine Cemetery, 4947 W. Florissant, St. Louis
March Sat 2nd Engineers Without Borders-MST 5K 5K Run for Water Thu SLTC OPEN BOARD MEETING 7TH (HELD QUARTERLY) Sat 9th Celebrate Fitness 5K and 10K 5K, 10K
314.729.4860
Jo, 636.482.4604
10am, Queeny Park, St. Louis
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Track Time News
January 2013
Race Director needed for SLTC Half Marathon The St. Louis Track Club is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic race director for our flagship event, the 34th Annual St. Louis Half Marathon on November 3, 2013. This is a paid position. Interested applicants should submit their resumes Page 20 to: sltcoffice@yahoo.com by February 25. Page 16