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Tennessee Orthopedic Clinics Presents the 18th Annual

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Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 10:00 a.m. Gay Street and Market Square

Day of Registration : 8:00 - 9:45 a.m. on Market Square Dress up! There will be prizes for the best costumes!

Your support funds arthritis research, support services, public education, advocacy and professional training. This year participants have the option to waive their long sleeve T-Shirt. Choose

“DECLINE” and all the money will benefit the East TN Arthritis Foundation. We encourage TEAM PARTICIPATION in this run. Sign up as a team and run, fundraise and

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REGISTRATION—$30 Pre– Registration is $25. Pre- Registration deadline is December 11, 2008. Race No._________ (For Office Use Only) Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Circle Sex: Male Female Age on Event Day ________________ Date of Birth ____________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________ State: _______ Zip: _____________ Daytime Phone: ( ) _________________________ I will take part in the: ______5K Run ______ 1-Mile Fun Walk Circle T-Shirt Size: DECLINE Medium Large X-Large E-mail Address: ______________________________________ Team Name: ______________________________________________________________________

(If participating in the Team Challenge)

I hereby certify the following: 1) I am physically fit and have received medical clearance to participate in the Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis, 2) In consideration for my application to participate in the Jingle Bell Run being accepted, I, on behalf of myself, my heirs and assigns, and my estate, hereby waive and forever discharge the sponsors, the Knoxville Track Club, organizers, affiliates, as well as their agents and employees from any and all claims that may accrue as the result of my participation, 3) I grant full permission to sponsors, organizers, and affiliates of the Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis to use me for publicity purposes.

__________________________________________ ________________________________________ ___________________ Signature Parent’s/ Guardian Signature if under 18 Date RACE HOTLINE: (865) 470-7909 Make checks payable to: Arthritis Foundation 6504 Deane Hill Drive Suite C Knoxville, TN 37919


FFFFFOOTNOTEOOTNOTEOOTNOTEOOTNOTEOOTNOTESSSSSThe Knoxville Track Club proudly presents

Awarded Best RRCA Large Club Newsletter 1988, 1994, 2001, 2005Southern Region 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2001, 2005

The Starting LineRon McElhaney, A Word from the Prez ............................ 5Betty Schohl, From the Director’s Chair ........................... 7Michael deLisle, The Inside Stuff ...................................... 9

Feature ColumnistsPete Quinn, Socializing with KTC .................................. 10Michael deLisle, Treadin’ Trodden Trails ........................ 11Mick Larrabee, For Ultimate Performance ..................... 12Jill Bedford, Volunteer Perspective ................................. 14Lee Murphy, Stepping Up to the Bar .............................. 15Bob Godwin, Biking With Bob ....................................... 16Patrick Gildea, The Gildea Interview ............................. 17Will Skelton, Greenways Update ................................... 18Jason Altman, Marathon Update..................................... 21Beth Rice, Team Competition ......................................... 27

Guest Columns and ColumnistsClay Agee, Trade Tires for Running Shoes ...................... 19Kenny Rudd and Bruce Borden, The Throws ................... 22Steve Zimo, Middle of the Pack...................................... 28

Other FeaturesBoard of Directors and Committees ................................ 4Grand Prix Points Update ................................................ 6Group Runs ................................................................... 10Board of Directors Meeting Minutes ............................. 24Membership Page ......................................................... 42

Race WriteupsWears Valley 15K ........................................................ 29Big South Fork Trail Race ............................................. 30Mill House Classic 15K ................................................ 31

Entry Forms ...................................................... 32-41

Race Calendar ......................................................43

"SHARE THE PRIDE"

Knoxville Track Club

What’s Inside - November 2008

ROAD RACE INFOKTC HOTLINE

687-8493

TRACK & FIELDHOTLINE406-4128

WEBSITEwww.ktc.org

FFFFFOOTNOTEOOTNOTEOOTNOTEOOTNOTEOOTNOTESSSSS magazine,volume 108 issue 6, is a bimonthlypublication of the Knoxville TrackClub, PO Box 52266, Knoxville TN37950-2266.

ON THE CON THE CON THE CON THE CON THE COVEROVEROVEROVEROVER

photo by Ken Rossentire contents © 2008 Knoxville Track Club

KTC Board member Bobby

Holcombe, captain of Team

Runners Market, finished third

overall at the 2008 Big South

Fork 17.5 Mile Trail Race


mmmmm Don't wear headsets! Use your earsto be aware of your surroundings.

mmmmm Carry a change for a phone call.

mmmmm Write down or leaveword of the direction of your run.Tell friends of your favorite runningroutes.

mmmmm Run with a partner.

mmmmm Run in familiar areas. Inunfamiliar areas, contact a localRRCA club or running store. Knowwhere telephones, open businessesand stores are located. Alter yourroute pattern.

mmmmm Always stay alert. The more awareyou are, the less vulnerable you are.

mmmmm Avoid unpopulated areas,deserted streets and overgrown trails.Especially avoid unlit areas at night.Run clear of parked cars or bushes.

mmmmm Carry identification or writeyour name, phone number and bloodtype on the inside sole of yourrunning shoe. Include any medicalinformation. Don't wear jewelry.

mmmmm Ignore verbal harassment.Use discretion in acknowledgingstrangers. Look directly at others andbe observant, but keep your distanceand keep moving.

mmmmm Run against traffic so you canobserve approaching automobiles.

mmmmm Wear reflective material if youmust run before dawn or after dark.

mmmmm Use your intuition about aperson or an area. React to yourintuition; avoidan area or person if you feel unsure.

mmmmm Practice memorizing license tagsor identifying characteristics ofstrangers.

mmmmm Carry a whistle or noisemaker.

mmmmm CALL THE POLICE IMMEDI-ATELY if something happens to youor someone else, or if you noticeanything out of the ordinary.

PRESIDENTRon McElhaney

777-0409

VICE PRESIDENTPosition vacant

SECRETARYKristy Altman

712-9979

TREASURERBob Barber408-9539

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORBetty Schohl

687-4617

Knoxville Track Club

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEBob Barber, Joe Jackson, Will Skelton,Betty Schohl

LONG DISTANCE COMMITTEEDave Alderman, Doug Anderson, JohnBarrow, Ken Childs, Martin Coleman,Bobby Holcombe, Angie Manis, RonMcElhaney, Allan Morgan, Pam Parkinson,Tracy Rafferty, Betty Schohl, Felon Wilson

TRACK MEET MANAGEMENTMarty Sonnenfeldt, Stanley Underwood,Bob Neff, Charles Oliver, Joyce Hunter,Steve Luper

TRAIL COMMITTEEMichael deLisle, Dani Huff, BobbyHolcombe, Beth MacDonald, JackKilislian, Nicole Howe, Kerry Trammell,Susan Donnelly, Bobby Glenn

VolunteerCoordinators

LONG DISTANCE / ROAD RACINGBetty Schohl

687-4617

MEMBERSHIPKen St. Germain

450-9110

FOOTNOTES / WEBSITEMichael deLisle

560-5193

VOLUNTEERSJill Bedford531-7249

GREENWAYSWill Skelton

523-2272

YOUTH ATHLETICSMarty Sonnenfeldt

406-4128

SOCIAL CHAIRPete Quinn228-3799

KTC APPARELDiane Scarbrough

688-0687

2008Knoxville

Track ClubOfficers

Committees

RUNNING15 tips from the RRCA15 tips from the RRCA

SAFETYRUNNINGSAFETY

Dave Alderman 539-6353

Kristy Altman 712-9979

Bob Barber 408-9539

* Hal Canfield 577-1537

Terry Cash 688-7306

Ken Childs 693-8516

Patrick Gildea 300-2700

Laurie Gregory 281-2111

Chris Harper 660-6680

Bobby Holcombe 643-2840

Joe Jackson 693-5213

Margie Kidd 216-8285

Steve Luper 522-4411

Ron McElhaney 777-0409

Eddie Reymond 670-1533

Susan Rutherford 617-1778

Betty Schohl 687-4617

Elijah Shekinah 385-4610

Will Skelton 523-2272

Marty Sonnenfeldt 531-8053

2008 KTCBoard of Directors

* founding board member


THE STARTING LINEKnoxville Track Club * FOOTNOTES * November/December 2008 edition

A Word From the Prez...

Ron McElhaney, KTC President

More ChangesMore ChangesMore ChangesMore ChangesMore Changes

THE STARTING LINEKnoxville Track Club * FOOTNOTES * November/December 2008 edition

In my last column, I dealt with thedeparture of a president and our plansfor reviewing and redefining the struc-

ture and mission of the club. This time I’llbe dealing with the departure of ourExecutive Director Betty Schohl afterthree years of dedicated service to theKTC. I’ve heard through the grapevinethat there are many of you who might beinterested in the job. So let me review thepossible transition to a new ExecutiveDirector. Betty is leaving as ExecutiveDirector effective December 31. In thebest of all possible worlds, we will selecta replacement who would begin January1. In order to do this, the board is goingto try to adhere to the following time line.

November 9,10 - The board has itsretreat to establish an effective structureand mission for the club

¨ November 15 - A job description forthe Executive Director will be posted onthe website and resumes will be re-quested

¨ December 1 - Cut off date for resumes

¨ December 15 - Interviews of qualifiedparties will begin

¨ December 22 - Board Meeting. Rec-ommendation made to board; new Ex-ecutive Director approved

Sounds so simple, right? This is anambitious time line with the year endingholidays right in the middle. Just in casethe selection process takes longer, we’vetaken some actions to ensure continuityof KTC operations through the end ofJanuary 09 and beyond. The Long Dis-

tance Committee(LDC) has developed atransition plan to ensure that all KTC andnon-KTC races will take place withoutany hitches. Individuals have been as-signed responsibilities for equipment stor-age, finish line management, race direc-tion, and registration coordination. Wewill also identify an individual who willensure continuity of the ExecutiveDirector’s administrative tasks. Throughthis entire process, Betty has been andwill continue to be an invaluable resourceto make the transition efficient and seam-less. The LDC will continue to meet andmanage the road racing side of thingsuntil a new Executive Director has beenselected.

My next column will also deal withchanges—those that come out of ourNovember retreat. Stay tuned!

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KTC Grand Prix Totals thru Mill House

Jerry Schohl - KTC Grand Prix recordkeeper

KnoxvilleTrack Club

Stewart Ellington 66Eric Vandervort 60Tony Branam 58Bobby Holcombe 57Andy Baksa 53Malcolm Oliver 47Ron Manis 45Sammy Nyamongo 45Ray Wilson 41Alan Horton 39Jody Hinds 37Chad Newton 37Jeff Colfer 36Jeff Day 34Tom Parker 34Ken Sirois 34Greg Johnson 32Ben Lukowski 28Grant McCartney 31Paul Barrette 31Chris Sentell 31Bob Barber 29Ben Lukowski 28Brad Adams 27Don Holt 25Matt Lawhern 24Sam Hughes 23Bob Adams 23Jon Lawler 222 men tied with 21

MALEKathy Wolski 97Marsha Morton 74Taylor Poling 61Beth Rice 53Shirley Sirois 51Becky Tener 48Andee Cranford 42Sally Evenden 40Anne Victoria 40Doris Gove 36Wendy Williams 35Diane Brown 33Becky Holt 33Michelle Meek 32Katie Flaute 32Stacy Zazado 32Malinda Honkus 31Tracy Brooks 28Valerie Bachmann 27Liza Graves 26Staley McCartney 25Jennifer Brigati 24Cherie Kern 24Allison Pastorek 24Anna Shamey 24Phyllis Sizemore 23Patricia Smith 23Caroline Sneed 23Diane Scarbrough 212 women tied with 20

FEMALE

CORPORATE TEAMSAll Kreatures 42Team Clayton 40Jewelry Television 17All Kreatures Team 2 17Denso 5

WOMEN’S TEAMSRunners Market Ladies 44EBS Women 39Health Shoppe 17All Kreatures 8Quick Chicks 5Team Clayton Women 5

TEAM COMPETITIONEBS Team Racing 43Team Runners Market 40Team Health Shoppe 20Runners Market Red 12EBS Yellow 5

Explanation of scoring system andcomplete results on www.ktc.org


From The Director’s Chair…….

Back to theFuture

by Betty SchohlKTC Executive Director

“THERE’S A“THERE’S A“THERE’S A“THERE’S A“THERE’S ABIG DIFFERENCE”BIG DIFFERENCE”BIG DIFFERENCE”BIG DIFFERENCE”BIG DIFFERENCE”

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KKKKKTTTTTC VC VC VC VC VOLOLOLOLOLUNTEER SPIRIT AUNTEER SPIRIT AUNTEER SPIRIT AUNTEER SPIRIT AUNTEER SPIRIT AT THE HALLT THE HALLT THE HALLT THE HALLT THE HALLOOOOOWEEN HOWEEN HOWEEN HOWEEN HOWEEN HOWLWLWLWLWL

This will be my last message to youas the KTC Executive Director asI will be leaving this position on

December 31, 2008. First ofall, thank you for your supportover the past three years, es-pecially those of you who al-ways step forward when asked(and even when notasked). The best partof my job has been theopportunity to work fre-quently with all whohave become my friendsover our years together in this club.

I have been involved with the KTC inone way or another for the past 20 years

and it has been clear to me that mostpeople are members of this club because

they like to run and they view theKTC primarily as a RUN-NING CLUB. Our sharedinterest in running (all levelsof ability included) is our com-mon bond. The KTC proudly

offers a year-roundslate of runs/walks ofvarying distances andvenues in Knoxvilleand the surroundingarea – even as far away

as the Big South Fork Recreational Area.The Trails Committee has developed awonderful selection of 7 venues for trailruns from March – August. Social activi-

ties, planned by the Social Com-mittee, are plentiful and well-at-tended throughout the year.

The KTC Youth Athletics Pro-gram, under the guidance of YAPDirector Marty Sonnenfeldt andCompetitive Teams DirectorShane Begnaud, continues to be

one of the most outstanding programs ofits kind in the USA. Young people 5-18years of age have year-round opportuni-ties to develop and showcase their run-ning abilities through the YAP program.

The Tennessee Track & Field OfficialsAssociation, sponsored by the KTC (cer-tified by the USAT&F and coordinatedby Steve Luper) are the finest in thenation. They travel far and wide provid-ing their officiating expertise at track andfield events from elementary through se-nior age levels, including national cham-pionships and even the Olympics.

The KTC’s most recent major devel-opment is the purchase of an IPICO chiptiming system. KTC member Ken Childshas been instrumental in leading the Tim-


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Hall of Fame BanquetAnnounced

INSIDE STUFFINSIDE STUFFINSIDE STUFFINSIDE STUFFINSIDE STUFFMichael deLisle, FOOTNOTES Editor

Less than three years shy of its 50thAnniversary, the Knoxville TrackClub decided this year to honor

some of the many luminaries whofounded the club, along with a few otherswho were responsible for the extraordi-nary success and growth of the KTCover the years. A committee was formedto develop a list of worthy nominees, nomean feat considering the extensive list ofhighly qualified individuals who for somany years have given so freely of theirtime and energy to contribute to thegrand accomplishments of our augustorganization.

From that list of nominees, elevenoutstanding individuals have been cho-sen as the inaugural class of inducteesinto the Knoxville Track Club Hall of

Fame. These winners will be honored ata spectacular banquet on February 19,2009, according to HOF committee chairBob Barber.

The committee is working hard toselect an appropriate venue, as it is antici-pate upwards of a hundred and fiftyattendees will be at the banquet. All KTCmembers will be invited to attend; it willbe a gala affair, fancy attire, wonderfulfood and drinks, entirely fitting for sucha grand occasion honoring those whomthe committee has selected.

Plans are for inductees who live out-side Knoxville to be flown in for the affair.All inductees will be invited to addressthe assemblage, and an outstanding guestspeaker will be on the bill, as well.

Many thanks go out to the KTC LongDistance Committee, particularly DaveAlderman, who birthed the idea, and tothe nominating committee, which spentlong hours delberating these difficultchoices. After all, over a nearly fifty yearperiod, a myriad of worthy choices pre-sented themselves. It was quite a difficultdecison paring that list down to the finalgroup of inductees, and our gratitude tocommittee members Dave Alderman,Mike Marchant, Marj McLean, BobMcLean, Hayes Hunter, Joyce Hunter,and Paul Barrette.

The final list of selections for theinaugural class of the Knoxville TrackClub Hall of Fame will be announcedsoon. A long term hope is that the Hall ofFame will be housed in the future Univer-sity of Tennessee indoor track facility.

In future years, additional groups ofworthy individuals will be added to theHall of Fame. While this year’s groupconcentrates on the founders of the club,future Hall of Fame classes will includeoutstanding runners, volunteers, andKnoxville Track Club leaders.

Mark February 19 on your calendarnow to join us in honoring the fine group;this affair will surely not be one to miss


SocialSocialSocialSocialSocialHappy-ningsHappy-ningsHappy-ningsHappy-ningsHappy-ningsPete Quinn, KTC Social Chair

New York, San Antonio, Portland,just a few of the cities in whichKTC mem-

bers have donemarathons in thepast month. Weare a travelingcrew. Just part ofthe fun summerand fall we havebeen having at theKTC.

Cades Covewas a hit again on acool frosty fallmorning as the KTC crew gathered for arun and some French Toast. Talkabounded about the upcoming costumerun before Halloween. What to be?Running for president was a popular idea

but at last we had witches, field hockeyplayer, Janet Jetson, Sandman from star

wars, pirates, bees,cats. Oh, heck, justlook at the picture.

It doesn’t stopthere; plans areafoot for a grandChristmas Party onDec 6th, with foodand drink andMAYBE dancing.Get 100 KTC mem-bers together andwatch out. The

KTC web site will have details aboutRSVP.

A social blog is being set up as wespeak to keep the day to day KTC fun

stuff just a click away.

MoNRs and WeNRs still meet for arun and carbo loading afterwards everyMonday (Farragut) and Wednesday(Bearden) at Runners Market. Pacescan be a brutal 20 minute mile or aleisurely 5 minute mile run. Pick andchoose; it doesn’t matter because youend where you start.

Holiday season is upon us with sev-eral fun events. Autumnfest on Thanks-giving is the perfect excuse to eat thatsecond helping of pumpkin pie. Buddy’s,the Reindeer Run, and the Jingle Bellsrace sound like a choir of events headingour way.

Run and have fun; have fun allthe time!

SUNDAYS: Group activities start at the Concord Telephone Exchange parking lot in Farragut at 7 a.m. This is a combinedGroup Run that encompasses the KTC Long Distance Training Program as well as other runners that opt for a short comfortablerun of varying lengths. Long flat straightaways blend with rolling hills for this enjoyable run. Out’n’back courses and loopsof nearly any length.

MONDAYS: A group run takes place at the Runners Market location in Farragut, 623 N. Campbell Station Road. Similarin character to the long-standing Wednesday runs at the original location, this is a social run, starting at 5:30 p.m., and willgenerally utilize the Grisgsby Chapel, Campbell Station and Parkside Greenways. For more information contact the shopat 671-4854.

TUESDAYS: Track workouts take place on Tuesday afternoons at 5:30 p.m. at the University of Tennessee’s Tom Black Trackon Volunteer Boulevard and at the Farragut High School Track at the corner of Kingston Pike and Campbell Station Roadin Farragut. Several groups work out concurrently, some are quite fast with others a bit slower. This activity also includeslong distance track specific workouts for those involved in our long distance training program. Workouts are planned witheach runner’s ability in mind. Coach Keith Gemeinhart orchestrates the traditional workout activities; Ken Childs and BobbyHolcombe lead the long distance training program activity. Info: trackworkouts.blogspot.com

WEDNESDAYS: A festive and relaxed group get-together occurs every Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. at RunnersMarket, 4443 Kingston Pike Avenue, Western Plaza. During Daylight Savings Time, the run usually takes place on the ThirdCreek Greenway/Bike Trail. When darkness forces the courageous misfits off the bike trail, leaders generally head for thenearby Cherokee Boulevard/Sequoyah Hills neighborhood for a comfortably paced run of 5-6 miles. Afterward, coolbeverages and good company are shared at The Market. Also, on occasional Wednesdays, this group plans a social activity/run elsewhere in the surrounding Knoxville community; see social activity calendar for updates. For more info, pleasecontact Pete Quinn at [email protected].

SCHEDULE OF KTC

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2009 Trail ScheduleReady For Action

by Michael deLisle

¨ Follow the rules of the road - travelon the right and pass on the left.

¨ Don’t run down the middle of thetrail. Run to the right side to allowothers to pass safely.

¨ Don’t wear headphones – but ifyou insist on going against this RRCAsafety guideline, keep the volume lowor only wear one headphone.

¨ If you are running an out-and-back route on a trail, don’t just makea sudden u-turn at your turn aroundpoint. Stop, step to the right to allowoncoming traffic the opportunity topass. If you are wearing headphones,now is a good time to pop out anearphone to make sure no one isapproaching. Ensure the trail is clearof oncoming traffic (runners, cyclists,in-line skaters, etc.) then make youru-turn. Making a sudden u-turnwithout looking over your shoulder isa good way to get hit by an oncomingcyclist or skater.

¨ Avoid running on trails in theevening if they are not well lit and donot have regular traffic.

¨ Never run more than two abreastif you are running in a group. Don’tbe a trail hog. While pedestrianshave the right of way on most trails,the goal is to share the trails.

¨ Alert people when you are passingthem – don’t assume they are awareof their surroundings. A simple “onyour left” warning will suffice.

¨ Be alert on blind curves.

¨ Stop at stop signs if the trailcrosses a roadway. Don’t assume carson the road will stop for the trailcrossing.

¨ Be mindful of young children onthe trail – their movements can beunpredictable. Slowing the pace a bitwhen you pass small children on thetrail is a wise idea. Use this as anopportunity to slow the pace thenpick up the tempo.

¨ Respect private property alongthe trail.

¨ Don’t litter. If you can’t find atrash can, carry your trash home.

¨ Get approval from local authori-ties before planning a race or trainingevent on your local multi-use trail.

TRAILRUNNINGSAFETY

13 tips from the RRCA

TRAILRUNNINGSAFETY

13 tips from the RRCA

As much fun as we had with the2008 Treadin’ Trodden TrailsOffroad Running Series, we’re

anticipating even more in 2009!

At our recent season kickoffmeeting, the KTC Trails Com-mittee crafted a schedule of eventsthat should thrill local and re-gional trail runners. Coordinat-ing our slate with not only KTCand non-KTC road races, wecontacted trail running afficionados inAsheville and Chattanooga, as well asRace Day Events, who stages theXTERRA three-race series. We believethe resulting schedule offers a fun andchallenging series of events that allowtrail runners to increase their fitness asthe season wears on as they build towardlonger and longer distance trail races.

Several of our races will be carryoversfrom past years, but we’re excited to offerthree new events. Here is a descriptionof the upcoming year’s race schedule:

On March 22 we will celebrate thearrival of Spring with our annual runningof the Belly of the Beast. This five-milerace, mostly cross-country with a bit ofsingle track thrown in for good measure,will be held again at Melton Hill Park,home of the feared Beast and Baby Beast.Nicole Howe will be in charge.

We’ll return to Seven Islands NatureReserve on April 19, to test ourselves onthe grassy pathways and singletracksthere. Race distance will be between sixand seven miles, depending on the whimsof race director Bobby Holcombe.

Forks of the River and Ijams Nature

Center will host the third race of 2009 onan interesting combination of mulchedtrails, fencerow running, and singletrack.

Beth MacDonald will once againdirect the race.

On June 14, the action willresume at The Trail That Can’tBe Concord off NorthshoreDrive. The circuitous seven-mile amalgam of singletrack trailswill test even the toughest of trail

runners, according to six-time race direc-tor Michael deLisle.

One of our favorites, the I.C. King ofTrails Race, directed by Jack Kilislian,presents runners a wonderful 7-9 milecourse within the wooded confines offAlcoa Highway.

This year Kevin Pack has graciouslyagreed to include his venerable HawRidge Trail Race in our series, held thiscoming year on Friday, August 7. We’relooking forward to this grand party!

Another addition to TTT for 2009 isthe Big South Fork Trail Race, trailbossedfor the sixteenth time by Bobby Glenn.This race will likely be part of both ourseries and the KTC Grand Prix.

Even more exciting is our plannedultramarathon in Fall 2009. Acclaimednational caliber ultrarunner Susan Donnellyis putting together a whale of a course.More information should be available bythe next issue of Footnotes.

Stay tuned for more updates on the2009 Treadin’ Trodden Trails Series. Asgood as it’s been thus far, we’re sure thebest is yet to come.


Plantar Fasciitis:Evidence-based Approach to Resolution

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

FOR ULTIMATE

PERFORMANCEby Mick Larrabee, P.T.


If you’ve ever talked with runnersabout injuries, it’s a pretty sure thingthat you’ve heard the dreaded words

plantar fasciits…or something that soundssimilar. As a therapist, I find it absolutelyfascinating to listen to the many differentways in which this condition can bereferred. Just in case you are wonderingits correct pronunciation is PLAN-turfashee-EYE-tis.

Plantar fasciitis is in fact the mostcommon foot condition treated byhealthcare providers. In a recent surveyof the Orthopaedic Section of the Ameri-can Physical Therapy Association(APTA) 100% of therapists that re-sponded indicated that plantar fasciitiswas the most common foot conditionseen in their clinic. It has been shown toaccount for up to 22% of all runningrelated injuries and 15% of all adult footcomplaints requiring professional care(Rome et al, 2001).

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

It’s an overuse injury affecting the soleor flexor surface (plantar) of the foot. Adiagnosis of plantar fasciitis means youhave inflamed the tough, fibrous band oftissue (fascia) connecting your heel bone(calcaneus) to the base of your toes(metatarsal heads). The fascia consistsof 3 bands of tissue; of which the centralband functionally shortens when youextend the toes creating a “windlass ef-fect”. This may assist in supinating thefoot during the latter part of the stance

phase of gait as you prepare to push-off…but excessive pronation (especiallylate in the stance phase) can put overloadon the tissue leading to eventual break-down.

Symptoms

When your first few steps out of bedin the morning cause severe pain in theheel of your foot, you probably haveplantar fasciitis! The condition startsgradually with mild pain at the heel boneoften referred to as a stone bruise. Symp-toms may progress to a stabbing orburning pain that’s usuallyworse in the morning be-cause the fascia tightens(contracts) overnight.Once your foot limbers up,the pain of plantar fasciitisnormally decreases, but itmay return after long peri-ods of standing or after get-ting up from a seated position.You’re more likely to feel it after(not during) exercise. By the end of theday the pain may be replaced by a dullaching that improves with rest.

Causes

Under normal circumstances, yourplantar fascia acts like a shock-absorbingbowstring, supporting the arch in yourfoot. But, if tension on that bowstringbecomes too great, it can create smalltears in the fascia. Repetitive stretchingand tearing can cause the fascia to be-

come irritated or inflamed. The causes ofplantar fasciitis can be:

Physical activity overload. Plantarfasciitis is common in runners. Evenwalking or stair climbing can place toomuch stress on your heel and the softtissue attached to it if part of an aggres-sive new training regimen.

Arthritis. Some types of arthritis cancause inflammation in the tendons in thebottom of your foot, which may lead toplantar fasciitis.

Diabetes. Although doctors don’tknow why, plantar fasciitis occurs moreoften in people with diabetes.

Faulty foot mechanics. Being flat-footed, having a high arch or even havingan abnormal pattern of walking can ad-versely affect the way weight is distrib-uted when you’re on your feet, puttingadded stress on the plantar fascia.

Improper shoes. Shoes that are thin-soled, loose, lack arch support &/or theability to absorb shock don’t protect yourfeet. Ladies listen up: if you regularlywear shoes with high heels, your Achil-les tendon — which is attached to yourheel — can contract and shorten, causingstrain on the tissue around your heel.

The critical step here is tomatch the foot type withthe proper shoe type thathas the characteristics nec-essary to supply adequatesupport &/or cushioningto your foot.

Risk Factors

You’re more likely toget the condition if you’re a woman, if

you’re overweight, or if you have a jobthat requires a lot of walking or standingon hard surfaces. As a runner, you’realso at risk if you have tight calf musclesthat limit how far you can dorsiflex yourankles (toes toward the shin).

If you don’t treat plantar fasciitis, itmay become a chronic condition. Youmay not be able to keep up your level ofactivity and you may also develop symp-toms of foot, knee, hip and back prob-


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lems because of the way plantar fasciitispain contributes to compensations up thekinetic chain.

Treatment Interventions

Conservative treatment is almost al-ways successful, given enough time.Duration of treatment can be anywherefrom several months to 2 years beforesymptoms resolve, although about 90%of patients will be better in 9 months.Initial treatment usually consists of heelstretching exercises, shoe inserts, nightsplints, and anti-inflammatory medica-tions. If these fail, often timesa cast boot (which lookslike a ski boot) may beused. It is worn full time,but can be removed forbathing. Some physicianswill also offer steroid in-jections, which providelasting relief in about 50%of people. However, thisinjection is very painful and not for every-one. In a few patients, non-surgical treat-ment fails and surgery to release the tight,inflamed fascia becomes necessary.

What does the evidence say?

Here’s a look at the summary ofrecommendations from Clinical PracticeGuidelines Linked to the InternationalClassification of Function, Disability, and

Health (Orthopaedic Section of APTA2008):

¨ STRONG EVIDENCE: STRONG EVIDENCE: STRONG EVIDENCE: STRONG EVIDENCE: STRONG EVIDENCE:

Orthotic devicesOrthotic devicesOrthotic devicesOrthotic devicesOrthotic devices (prefabricated offthe shelf or custom foot orthoses) can beused to provide short term (3 months)reduction in pain and improvement infunction. There appears to be no differ-ences in the amount of improvementscreated by custom vs prefabricated ortho-sis. Currently there is no evidence tosupport the use of either orthotic devicefor long term management (1 year).

¨ MODERATE EVIDENCE: MODERATE EVIDENCE: MODERATE EVIDENCE: MODERATE EVIDENCE: MODERATE EVIDENCE:

1)ModalitiesModalitiesModalitiesModalitiesModalities (dexamethasone deliv-ered via iontophoresis) can be used forshort-term (2-4 weeks) pain relief andimproved function. The bummer is thatmost of the time insurance companieswill not reimburse for this treatment

option.

2)Stretching Stretching Stretching Stretching Stretching of thecalf muscles &/or plantarfascia can be used to pro-vide short-term (2-4

month) pain relief and improvement infunction. The dosage of stretching can be2-3 x day utilizing either a sustained (3min) or intermittent (20-30 sec)hold…neither dosage has shown toproduce a better effect.

3)Night SplintsNight SplintsNight SplintsNight SplintsNight Splints should be consid-ered as an intervention for patients withsymptoms greater than 6 months in du-ration. These devices are typicallyworn for 1-3 months. The type of splintdoes not appear to affect the outcome,

but the “sock-type” seems more easilyworn leading to greater compliance.

¨ WEAK EVIDENCE: WEAK EVIDENCE: WEAK EVIDENCE: WEAK EVIDENCE: WEAK EVIDENCE:

TapingTapingTapingTapingTaping (calcaneal or low-Dye) canbe used to provide short-term (7-1 0day) relief and may cause improvementin function.

¨ THEORETICAL EVIDENCE: THEORETICAL EVIDENCE: THEORETICAL EVIDENCE: THEORETICAL EVIDENCE: THEORETICAL EVIDENCE:

Manual TherapyManual TherapyManual TherapyManual TherapyManual Therapy appears to displayminimal evidence to support itsuse…but there is a preponderance ofevidence from animal & cadaver studies,from conceptual models/principles, orfrom basic sciences/bench research tosupport this conclusion.

Although in this column I generallyfocus on various ways to utilize theconcepts of strength & conditioning toimprove running performance, one thingthat must always be considered is thatone cannot perform optimally when in-jured. Therefore, this article presentsdetails about one of the most commonconditions that sideline the runningathlete...and then sheds light on effectiveinterventions to get you back on trackquickly and safely.

Dream BIG. Train Smart. Race Fast.

ing Committee’s research resulting in thispurchase and also in implementing itsuse. While he hadn’t necessarily bar-gained on being the leader of this commit-tee, in fact that is how it has turned out –thank you, Ken! It is expected that thistechnology upgrade will enhance ourability to manage finish line and results,particularly for our largest races. Use of

a chip timing system will also allow us to bemore competitive in offering our race man-agement services to other organizations.

As we head into the New Year, Iencourage you to continue to be activelyinvolved in the KTC . To get the most outof your membership, volunteer regularly– this is the best way to help you really

feel a part of the club. Take ownership ofthe club seriously – feel free to voice yourconcerns, desires to anyone on the Boardof Directors, listed under Club Adminis-tration on our website www.ktc.org.The main email for the club [email protected].

I have appreciated the opportunity torepresent the KTC for these past threeyears and as I leave this position and headback to my future, I wish the best for theclub and its future.

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Nov 15 Rutledge Marathon - RutledgeNov 16 Buddy’s Race Against Cancer 5k - KnoxvilleNov 22 Cross Knox 15k - KnoxvilleNov 22 March for Africa 5k - KnoxvilleNov 22 Oak Ridge Half Marathon - Oak RidgeNov 27 Blue Cross Autumnfest 8k - KnoxvilleNov 29 Mountain Masters 16-Mile Trail Race - Harlan KYNov 29 Plateau Gobbler Gallop - Cumberland Mtn State ParkDec 6 Memphis Marathon - MemphisDec 7 Reindeer Run 5k - AlcoaDec 13 Jingle Bells Run for Arthritis - KnoxvilleDec 13 Pioneer Five Miler - LimestoneJan 1 New Year’s Day 5k Run/Walk - KnoxvilleJan 17 Race Against Racism - KnoxvilleJan 17 Norris Dam Challenge - NorrisJan 24 Calhouns Ten Miler - Lenoir CityFeb 14 Strawberry Plains Half Marathon/10k - Straw Plains

by Jill Bedford, KTC Volunteer Coordinator

The Joy of Autumn RunningThe Joy of Autumn RunningThe Joy of Autumn RunningThe Joy of Autumn RunningThe Joy of Autumn Running

evitcepsrep reetnulovvolunteer perspective

UPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTS

Leaves fall softly on the sidewalksounding like the tap, tap, tap ofbird’s feet. My own feet are much

louder, clomp, clomp, clomp. The windstarts to blow and the leaves scatter likechildren being called home. The air iscrisp and clean. My head is clear. I havenew shoes on my feet in preparation forthe marathon in the spring. These newshoes make a different sound than theprevious pair. They are virgin yet to themany miles ahead. A squirrel sits by theside, nut in hand, watching me. Am I athreat? He decides I am and scampersfast and high up the tree. I am starting myown ascent, one of many as I train for thishilly marathon that Knoxville is so proud of.

This will be my 6th go round at themarathon. The proud distance, where

finishing seems to be the ultimate goaland time is secondary.

My German Shepherd dog runs withme today, ears up listening, nose flaredand filling with information. His tail ishigh and ears are tucked for better aero-dynamics. He doesn’t care about thingslike finish times or races. He just likes torun for the joy of it. He transforms intothe puppy he once was, filled with joyand exuberance. I find this emotion con-tagious. Both of us have seen youngerdays, but here we are still pounding outthe miles. Still enjoying good health andstill able to enjoy this crisp day using ourbodies to the max. The sky so blue, likerobbin’s eggs, the clouds white and fluffy,an optimistic sky. The sun whispers thruthe nearly naked tree casting crooked

shadows across my path. I run the sameroute the marathon will pass thru. I notethis is where mile 10 is. Mile ten is animportant pacing point in a marathon. Itjudges well as to how you will finishoverall. Are you on pace? Are you toofast? Is it time to pick up the pace?Marathon running is a delicate ballet. Goout too fast and you are ruined at mile 7.Go out too slow and you will not meetyou goal either. One must start slow, butnot too slow. What? I know. You have tohave run one to really understand.

Each breath I take is cold in my lungs,exhaling cold steam luck a ’67 Impala ona cold morning. I am cold but can runlong and strong. I know I am slow, butI get there. I keep chugging along. I planto add miles today. My German Shep-herd seems to be noticing to extra miles.I know I am. Pain is weakness leavingthe body, right? As I remember theOlympics, we saw Americans winningand holding their own in second or thirdplace. As a country, don’t we have somuch to be proud of.

Some runs go well, and some go notas well. We all have our days of struggle.What will the marathon day be like? Whoknows. In the meantime, train with ev-erything you have. Come race day, youwill have your support system in place.All the volunteers at the race make run-ning and racing happen. If it weren’t forthem, we would have to stash all oursupplies all along the route just in case weneed them. Aren’t we grateful for theraces and events that are made so muchmore enjoyable with the volunteers?

The KTC motto is to “Run three andwork one”. If it is time for you to do a littlevolunteering, please feel free to contactme at [email protected] I amhappy to get you set up with some funvolunteer assignments.

We all enjoy the fitness we achievethru running. Fitness that is physical,mental and spiritual. We also enjoy prov-ing to ourselves what all our hard workhas brought us with the races we enjoyrunning in. Just as a little opportunity togive back, please volunteer as often asyou can. Life tends to give back what youput in. One gets happiness from giving.So work to make yourself happy with alittle volunteering.


5 “Real” Foods forTraining

by Lee MurphyMS-MPH, RD, LDN

NutritionistKnox County Health Dept.

Are you sick of that same oldsugary sports drink, that gooeysports gel, or that bland sports

bar? You’re not alone. Although theyserve an important purpose, after somany training hours, it is not uncommonfor an athlete to get extremely bored withmanufactured sports food. In the past,athletes didn’t have such a vast array ofrelated products to choose from, so theyresorted to using real food to help refuelduring longer training bouts. Althoughwe have a plentiful supply of choicesthese days, you can still do the same. Ifyou want to get out of your eating rut, tryincorporating some of the following 5“real” foods in the future:

Bananas

There is a good reason why race-aidstations are often loaded with ba-nanas. Some health professionalsbelieve the banana is the perfectsports food—loaded withfast-release carbohydrates,vitamin B6 (which also helpsfight infection) and potassium(which aids muscle hydrationand recovery from fatigue).Furthermore, as an easily di-gestible source of fiber, the ba-nana is valuable in preventing theonset of GI distress during training—asymptom that many athletes experiencewith other fibrous fruits such as applesand pears.

For a tasty alternative to a wholebanana, with a nutrient composition simi-lar to some energy bars, spread a mixtureof one mashed banana, one tablespoonalmond or peanut butter, and one table-spoon honey on a large whole-wheattortilla. Roll the tortilla and place in baggyfor easy access during, or after training.

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes provide a nutritionalprofile that is perfect for the enduranceathlete. With lots of energy-enhancingcarbohydrates, sweet potatoes also pro-vide more than 250% of our daily needsfor vitamin A (beta carotene) and are agood source of vitaminC, potassium, and iron.Manganese and copperare additionally present,which are crucial forhealthy muscle function.To make convenientsweet potato wedges:1) Place two scrubbedand sliced sweet pota-toes into a baggy with one teaspoon oiland 1/8-teaspoon salt. Shake. 2) Placepotatoes on pan coated with cookingspray. 3) Bake at 475ºF for 30 minutes,or until slightly tender (turning potatoesevery 10 minutes). 4) Let cool. 5) Placein a baggy for a nourishing treat whiletraining.

Oranges

Another favorite at race-aid sta-tions, oranges supply over 100% of

the daily value for the antioxidantvitamin C, which may helpalleviate post-workoutmuscle soreness. Orangesections can be messy, but

offer a thirst-quenching snackbefore, during, or after training.

Oatmeal

As a favorite breakfast food, the best

oatmeal consists of unprocessedoats…and nothing else! If made withskim or low fat milk, it can provide theoptimum mix of protein, fiber and slow-release carbohydrates. Whether you’reeating it pre-race, post-training run, or asa regular daily starter, you can’t beat theoriginal breakfast food to get you goingeach morning. Watch out for oatmeal look-alikes, though, such as instant varieties oroat-type cereals. Although these are far

healthier options than many sugar-laden cereals, they are a less suitablechoice than pure, simple oatmeal.

Chocolate Milk

When it comes to helping athletesrecover from strenuous exercise,chocolate milk can be just as good ashigh-tech sports drinks. By refueling

exhausted muscles, it allows an enhancedperformance for your next workout. Inrecent research, chocolate milk was foundto be twice as efficient for recovery afterworkouts (while tasting better too!).Chocolate milk is an effective fuel torecharge muscles after exercise becauseof an ideal ratio of carbohydrates toprotein. There is a new trend of sportsdrinks that add protein to the mix, butthese creations still may not work as wellas chocolate milk. Participants in anotherstudy who were given the drinks thatinclude protein were not able to work outas long as the chocolate milkdrinkers…All good news to chocolate-milk lovers!

The list of beneficial and healthy “real”foods to add to your pre/post training listgoes on, but these mentioned are just aglimpse of how you can experiment, andstave off boredom at the same time!Happy training!


GOOD AND BGOOD AND BGOOD AND BGOOD AND BGOOD AND BAD NEWAD NEWAD NEWAD NEWAD NEWSSSSS

by Bob Godwin

Good News:

Emily Parker, a sophomore at HallsHigh School won the NationalChampionship in the Super D Jun-

ior 18 year old and under Downhill Com-petition at The USA Cycling MountainBike National Championships held July16-20 at the Mount Snow Resort inWestover, Vermont. She also placedthird in the cross-country race. These areamong the most challenging competi-tions around and require great skill aswell as strength and endurance.

Our local papers continue to carrynotices of local bike events and subjectsof interest to bicyclists regularly. It is agreat time to be a bicycle rider.

Bad News

Tuesday, August 26, Barbara War-ren died at age 65 after breakingher neck in a bike crash at the

Santa Barbara Triathlon. She was para-lyzed from the neck down and required aventilator to breathe. She communicatedwith her twin sister, also a prominentendurance athlete, by blinking that she didnot want to live in that condition. She diedshortly after the device was disconnected.

The San Antonio Express-News car-ried a feature on August 10 headlined,“Bike Safety Concerns Amplified byDeaths.” On average, two bicyclists dieeach year in San Antonio and get littlemedia attention compared with the morethan 100 people who die in auto-mobile accidents. A bicyclesafety course teacher lists thefive most common types ofcollisions:

¨ Bicyclist comes outfrom driveway

¨ Riding the wrong way

¨ Motorist passing a bicyclist

¨ Bicyclist swerves due to road debris,potholes, etc.

¨ Failure to obey stop signs

There is a campaign to add more bikelanes. An Oregon study shows that bikelanes bring out more riders and as thenumber increases, the number of crashesand conflicts with cars goes down.

The Express-News feature was occa-sioned by the death of two bicyclists

within days of each other. The60-year-old rider was hit frombehind by a pick-up truck,dragged for half a block, beforethe truck stopped, backed up,and fled the scene. The cyclist

was wearing a helmet, had a flashingred light on the back of his bike and wason the far right side of the road—doingeverything he was supposed to do.

The other death was a 16-year-oldboy not wearing a helmet and withoutlights, who apparently darted out into theroad, perhaps to avoid other kids whochased him into traffic.

The San Antonio Safety Instructorsays, “We don’t pretend bicycling is not

dangerous. But people who don’t havebicycling knowledge and tech-

nique or the proper equip-ment, are much more atrisk.”

I have recited my per-sonal experience with bi-cycle wrecks and acci-dents ad nauseam, butsafety cannot be over-em-phasized. The loss of a

bicycling friend in Louisi-ana two years ago was dev-

astating, particularly as shewas an experienced, careful rider on a

familiar route, riding with friends, andapparently just made a mistake. In otherwords, all of us who share the roads withvehicles must maintain constant care andattention for our own safety.

Fall is a wonderful time to ride yourbike. Keep it that way by being vigilant,careful and courteous as you shareautumn’s beauties with others on theroads.

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THE GILDEA INTERVIEWfrom Patrick Gildea, elite American distance runner

This month’s quick chat is withDaniel Julian. Daniel is the Assis-tant Manager at the Runners Mar-

ket. Daniel is a 2004 Carson-Newmangraduate and holds a BS in BusinessManagement and a MS in Sport Manage-ment from Tennessee. He recently com-pleted the Portland Marathon and fin-ished 8th overall with a PR 2:37:30.That’s just a tick over 6:00 miles forthose checking the pace calculator athome.

PG: First off Daniel, congrats onPG: First off Daniel, congrats onPG: First off Daniel, congrats onPG: First off Daniel, congrats onPG: First off Daniel, congrats onthe huge PR (cutting it down fromthe huge PR (cutting it down fromthe huge PR (cutting it down fromthe huge PR (cutting it down fromthe huge PR (cutting it down from2:57, correct?)2:57, correct?)2:57, correct?)2:57, correct?)2:57, correct?)

Yeah, a 20:02 PR

PG: How are you feeling afterPG: How are you feeling afterPG: How are you feeling afterPG: How are you feeling afterPG: How are you feeling afterthe big PR in Portland from just athe big PR in Portland from just athe big PR in Portland from just athe big PR in Portland from just athe big PR in Portland from just afew days ago?few days ago?few days ago?few days ago?few days ago?

Actually, pretty rested and recovered.The quads were pretty tight on Mondayand Tuesday but I think all the walkingwe did in Seattle got therest of the soreness out.I was also able to takean ice bath Sunday nightin the ocean at CannonBeach (it was almost ascold as Norris)! I’mready to get back outthere and do some easyrunning.

PG: What’s up next on thePG: What’s up next on thePG: What’s up next on thePG: What’s up next on thePG: What’s up next on theagenda? Spring marathon?agenda? Spring marathon?agenda? Spring marathon?agenda? Spring marathon?agenda? Spring marathon?

IIIII’m not too sure what the rest of thefall/winter holds as far as races go. I maydo a few 5k’s. I’ve also given Bostonsome thought for the spring. I know

Daniel Julianfast and getting faster

Bobby, Jason, and Eli are all interested inthe possibility so we may take a grouptrip up.

PG: Give our Foot-PG: Give our Foot-PG: Give our Foot-PG: Give our Foot-PG: Give our Foot-notes readers a glimpsenotes readers a glimpsenotes readers a glimpsenotes readers a glimpsenotes readers a glimpseinto your training?into your training?into your training?into your training?into your training?

It’s awesome to live in anarea with such a great groupof talented runners. The pastfour years I’ve lived in Knox-ville I’ve had guys push meharder than I ever thought I’dbe able to go. BobbyHolcombe, Eli Shekinah andAlan Horton have particularlyhelped me get to a level in myrunning that I wasn’t sure Icould ever get to after college.It makes a huge difference tobe able to train with someonedaily, especially on the longruns and workouts. Just seeing the workethic of the guys I train with is whatmotivates me to try and work my butt off

just as hard.

PG: What do youPG: What do youPG: What do youPG: What do youPG: What do youthink of the UT foot-think of the UT foot-think of the UT foot-think of the UT foot-think of the UT foot-ball team this year?ball team this year?ball team this year?ball team this year?ball team this year?

As a lifelong UT fan,I am humbled. Plus, Ihave to hear it fromCindi Holcombeeverytime I see her

about how good Alabama is this year.I’m also a bit superstitious in that after aloss, I never wear same shirt I wore forthat game for the rest of the season....I’mabout out of UT shirts.

PG: Here’s the scenario: You’rePG: Here’s the scenario: You’rePG: Here’s the scenario: You’rePG: Here’s the scenario: You’rePG: Here’s the scenario: You’re

locked inside the Runners Marketlocked inside the Runners Marketlocked inside the Runners Marketlocked inside the Runners Marketlocked inside the Runners Market(beats a beautiful abandoned Is-(beats a beautiful abandoned Is-(beats a beautiful abandoned Is-(beats a beautiful abandoned Is-(beats a beautiful abandoned Is-land) for a weekend...What movieland) for a weekend...What movieland) for a weekend...What movieland) for a weekend...What movieland) for a weekend...What movieare you packing, what one CD areare you packing, what one CD areare you packing, what one CD areare you packing, what one CD areare you packing, what one CD areyou bringing, what six pack are youyou bringing, what six pack are youyou bringing, what six pack are youyou bringing, what six pack are youyou bringing, what six pack are youbringing with you, and lastly - whobringing with you, and lastly - whobringing with you, and lastly - whobringing with you, and lastly - whobringing with you, and lastly - whothe heck is spending this exoticthe heck is spending this exoticthe heck is spending this exoticthe heck is spending this exoticthe heck is spending this exoticweekend with you?weekend with you?weekend with you?weekend with you?weekend with you?

The movie would be The Goonies(after the race in Portand, we drove toAstoria where the movie was filmed; itwas a dream come true)! CD - GarthBrooks - The Hits. Sixer - the microbrewmix I brought back from Oregon. And ifCarmen Electra is interested, she is morethan welcome to hang out; I could fit herfor some running shoes.

PG: Your pick for the sexiestPG: Your pick for the sexiestPG: Your pick for the sexiestPG: Your pick for the sexiestPG: Your pick for the sexiestfemale in the Knoxvillefemale in the Knoxvillefemale in the Knoxvillefemale in the Knoxvillefemale in the KnoxvilleTrack Club?Track Club?Track Club?Track Club?Track Club?

I will have to say:Samantha Pack...this couldeither get me a raise - or - getme fired.

PG: Any thoughts onPG: Any thoughts onPG: Any thoughts onPG: Any thoughts onPG: Any thoughts onthe recent return on thethe recent return on thethe recent return on thethe recent return on thethe recent return on themusical group Phish?musical group Phish?musical group Phish?musical group Phish?musical group Phish?

The only song of theirs Iknow is the remake of SnoopDog’s Gin N Juice

Thanks Daniel,Thanks Daniel,Thanks Daniel,Thanks Daniel,Thanks Daniel,congrats again on the hugecongrats again on the hugecongrats again on the hugecongrats again on the hugecongrats again on the hugePR. I’ve heard thatPR. I’ve heard thatPR. I’ve heard thatPR. I’ve heard thatPR. I’ve heard that

Carmen Electra is still kicking aroundCarmen Electra is still kicking aroundCarmen Electra is still kicking aroundCarmen Electra is still kicking aroundCarmen Electra is still kicking aroundin some old 2100’s. Somethingin some old 2100’s. Somethingin some old 2100’s. Somethingin some old 2100’s. Somethingin some old 2100’s. Somethingneeds to be done about that. Daniel,needs to be done about that. Daniel,needs to be done about that. Daniel,needs to be done about that. Daniel,needs to be done about that. Daniel,on a musical note - Phish did noton a musical note - Phish did noton a musical note - Phish did noton a musical note - Phish did noton a musical note - Phish did notremake Snoop’s Gin N Juice...remake Snoop’s Gin N Juice...remake Snoop’s Gin N Juice...remake Snoop’s Gin N Juice...remake Snoop’s Gin N Juice...

If anyone can tell me who it was thatremade that tune - YOU WILL BE MYNEXT QUICK CHAT (regardless ofage, sex, gender, Presidential preference,PR’s or whatever else you want to toss inthere)....email me with your best guessat [email protected]

This interview was conductedvia email on October 9 while theinterviewer himself was scram-bling for a haircut and packing fora running excursion to Brazil.


GREENWAY DEVELOPMENTAND CONSTRUCTION

SLOWS TO CRAWLby Will Skelton

The development and constructionof new greenways is currently andhas been for some time at a signifi-

cant lull, hence much less to report re-garding new greenways. One very shortgreenway portion has just been finished(Ten Mile Creek; see below) and theKnoxBlount Greenway is still in the pre-construction phase (also see below). Butno other significant Knoxville, KnoxCounty, or Farragut greenways are un-der construction and few if any othergreenways appear to be close to theconstruction phase. This is in spite of thefact that several recent studies and re-ports have continued to report greenwaysare one of the very top priorities ofKnoxville and Knox County citizens (forexample, the near-completion Knoxvilleand Knox County Comprehensive Park,Greenway and Recreation Plan pre-pared by the Metropolitan PlanningCommission). So this is probably agood time for greenways advocates tourge their elected representatives not toforget greenways.

KnoxBlount Greenway

As for what is going on, the KnoxBlountGreenway from the Buck Karnes Bridgeon Alcoa Highway to the Navy/MarineCorps Reserve Center continues to beplagued by delays; tasks still to be accom-plished are TDOT, Marine Corps andNavy approval and archaeological issues. It does appear that the rip-rap along theLake Loudon shoreline will be done thiswinter at low lake pool, which will facili-tate subsequent greenway construction. It is now contemplated that constructionshould start next spring.

Ten Mile Creek Greenway

The Ten Mile Creek Greenway Bridgebelow the Wynnsong Theater parkinglot off Peters Road has finally been put inplace. This greenway extends westwardfrom the West Hills subdivision (knownas the Jean Teague Greenway at thatpoint), starting at the West Hills Elemen-tary School, then through John Bynum/West Hills Park, below the YMCA andbeside the Saint Andrews subdivision, onsidewalks and highway shoulders“around” the West End Church of Christand Walker’s Crossing Apartments onNorth Gallaher View Road, then (fromhere on it’s known as the Ten MileCreek Greenway) behind and belowSam’s, Wal-Mart, Court South, andthe Woodlands West Apartments, thenalong Ten Mile Creek south of theCrestwood Hills community, and fi-nally to and under I-40/75 to theWynnsong 16 Theater parking lot. The one-way distance is about 3.2miles from West Hills ElementarySchool to the theater parking lot (goingaround the Church of Christ to thefront).

The City of Knoxville was responsiblefor extending the existing greenway un-der I-40 to the Wynnsong parking lot.This distance is very short, less than ¼mile, but very expensive. It is now fin-ished and looks great. The bridge isimpressive, about 125 feet of steel span-ning the creek and wetland. There willprobably be a ribbon cutting in the nextseveral months. So, going from theWynnsong parking lot, you can nowwalk, jog, or bike all the way to the West

Hills Elementary School, with the onlygap in the greenway being the area acrossthe Church of Christ and Walker’s Cross-ing Apartments apartment properties inthe middle, where you have to use side-walks/highway shoulders. Hopefullysomeday this gap can be completed, butChurch of Christ approval will be neces-sary. Since the City already has aneasement to continue the greenway alongthe creek behind the Walker’s CrossingApartments just to the west of the church,all that’s needed to complete the greenwayis an easement from the church.

Cherokee Boulevard/Sequoyah

Greenway/Sequoyah ParkRestrooms

This construction project, alreadyfunded and approved, has been delayedbecause TVA (which owns the land andleases it to the city) has required the Cityto do an archaeological survey, so it maybe spring before they’re built.

Trail Markers

Regarding trail mileage markers, BobBarber and crew have made significantprogress in getting quarter mile markerson the vast majority of the City ofKnoxville’s greenways. I’ve helped Boba bit and can testify to the vast amount ofwork Bob has to put into each of thesegreenway mileage marking projects. Soif you benefit from the mileage markerson your runs, give Bob a word of thanksnext time you see him. Here’s Bob’s listof what has been done and what remainsas of late October:

Greenways on which mileageGreenways on which mileageGreenways on which mileageGreenways on which mileageGreenways on which mileagesignage is complete:signage is complete:signage is complete:signage is complete:signage is complete: (25.6 miles onnine Greenways):

Sequoyah and extension to Third Creek 2.9 mi.

Third Creek 4.0 mi.

Neyland/James White 4.0 mi.

Bearden 2.1 mi.

Lakeshore 2.1 mi.

Jean Teague 1.9 mi.

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Morningside 1.6 mi.

Will Skelton 3.5 mi.

Parkside/Turkey Creek 2.0 mi.

Holston River 1.5

Greenways where mileageGreenways where mileageGreenways where mileageGreenways where mileageGreenways where mileagesignage is yet to be installed:signage is yet to be installed:signage is yet to be installed:signage is yet to be installed:signage is yet to be installed: (9.86miles on eight Greenways):

Victor Ashe/NW 2.70 mi.

Middlebrook/Liberty 1.46 mi.

First Creek/Caswell Park 1.4 mi.

Second Creek 1.2 mi.

Adair/Clancy 1.1 mi.

Weisbarger 1.0 mi.

Cavet Station 1.0 mi.

Knoxville Botanical Gardens .9 mi.

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Gary Underwood .8 mi.

Ten Mile Creek .6 mi.

Fountain City .3 mi.

Greenways on the Web

There’s a new greenways web site outthere: the Knox Greenways Coalition’swww.knoxgreenwayscoalition.org/ It isa work in progress and will be added to.The best local greenways web site isprobably the Knoxville City website buthere is a somewhat comprehensive list ofKnoxville and Knoxville area greenways/running trail web sites:

¨ Knoxville bike maps: Knoxville bike maps: Knoxville bike maps: Knoxville bike maps: Knoxville bike maps: http://www.knoxtrans.org/plans/bikeprog/resource.htm

¨ Knoxville greenways website:Knoxville greenways website:Knoxville greenways website:Knoxville greenways website:Knoxville greenways website:ht tp : / /www.c i .knoxvi l le . tn .us /greenways/

¨ Sequoyah Hills bike map:Sequoyah Hills bike map:Sequoyah Hills bike map:Sequoyah Hills bike map:Sequoyah Hills bike map:http://www.knoxtrans.org/plans/bikeprog/cc_maps/greenway.pdf

General bike resources:General bike resources:General bike resources:General bike resources:General bike resources:http://www.knoxtrans.org/plans/b i k e p r o g / r e s o u r c e . h t m

¨ KAT greenway map:KAT greenway map:KAT greenway map:KAT greenway map:KAT greenway map:

http://www.ci.knoxville.tn.us/kat/

Alcoa Maryville Greenways:Alcoa Maryville Greenways:Alcoa Maryville Greenways:Alcoa Maryville Greenways:Alcoa Maryville Greenways:h t t p : / / w w w . b l o u n t w e b . c o m /greenwaytrails/

¨ East Tennessee Mountain bikeEast Tennessee Mountain bikeEast Tennessee Mountain bikeEast Tennessee Mountain bikeEast Tennessee Mountain bikerides: rides: rides: rides: rides: http://www.cs.utk.edu/~dunigan/mtnbike/

¨ Knox County greenways:Knox County greenways:Knox County greenways:Knox County greenways:Knox County greenways:http://www.knoxcounty.org/parks/greenwaytrails.php

¨ Haw Ridge trails:Haw Ridge trails:Haw Ridge trails:Haw Ridge trails:Haw Ridge trails:http://www.cs.utk.edu/~dunigan/fohr/

Oak Ridge Greenways:Oak Ridge Greenways:Oak Ridge Greenways:Oak Ridge Greenways:Oak Ridge Greenways:http://www.cortn.org/Greenways

More Greenways:More Greenways:More Greenways:More Greenways:More Greenways: h t t p : / /www.cs.utk.edu/~dunigan/greenways/

Trail runs in Tennessee:Trail runs in Tennessee:Trail runs in Tennessee:Trail runs in Tennessee:Trail runs in Tennessee:http://www.trailrunner.com/state_trails/tn.htm

The City is also working on a map,probably to be located on the web, thatwill show “connections” betweengreenways. In other words, if you do theJean Teague Greenway in West Hills,how do you get to the Ten Mile CreekGreenway that’s only about ¼ mile away,but not directly connected yet.

Trade the Tires for Running Shoes

If you’re like any other Tennesseemotorist, you’ve probably been frus-trated at some point by the rising gas

prices or shortages we’ve experienced inthe past few months. Some alternativemethods for transportation like riding abicycle, taking the bus or walking mayhave come to mind as you watched yourgas meter drop. Maybe you measuredthe distance between your neighborhoodgrocery store and your front door andrealized it was very close to the distanceyou usually run or walk during yourexercise routine.

Why not ditch the motorized trans-portation every so often and exercise

while you transport yourself on yourvery own legs and feet? BlueCrossBlueShield of Tennessee’s WalkingWorks® program provides a freewalking log on its Web site for thosewho are ready to start tracking theirprogress.

Walking to a place you usually drivecan be a fun way to change your normalroutine; and it’s healthy too, for you andthe environment! Depending on whereyou live, you could walk to a local shop-ping center, to a restaurant, to the bank oreven to work if you’re lucky. With a

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March 29, 2009 Marathon – Half-Marathon – 4 Person Relay – 5K

NEW!! Covenant Kids’ Run – Sat., March 28th

The Covenant Kids’ Run has moved to Saturday at 5:30 pm!

Early Bird Registration Expires November 30th

Save up to $10 by registering before December!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS!


2009 COVENANT KIDS RUNMOVES TO SATURDAY

Jason Altman, Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Director

COVENANT HEALTHKNOXVILLE MARATHON 2009

COVENANT HEALTHKNOXVILLE MARATHON 2009

It’s hard to believe, but we are lessthan 5 months away from the 2009Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon.

Here’s a brief look at what you can expectfor next spring’s event.

The Covenant Kids’ Run has moved toSaturday! We are extremely excitedabout this move for the youngsters. Wemade the change for several reasons.The first is due to participant feedback.We took a survey of past registrants,and an overwhelming amount of folksindicated that they would prefer it beheld on Saturday. Many parents will beable to accompany their child on Satur-day during the kids’ run as well asparticipate in either the marathon, half-marathon, relay, or 5K onSunday morning.

Start time for the eventwill be 5:30 pm. This isgreat for the kids and par-ents because they can makejust one trip on Saturday.They can first come by the expo, pickup their bib, shirt, and goody bag. Thenthey can explore the expo until the start ofthe kids’ run, which will begin just out-side the expo doors.

With this move, we are hoping for anincrease in the number of children who

participate in 2009. Something new thatwe hope will achieve this is our Adopt-a-Child program. When people registeronline for the event, they have the optionto sponsor a child for the Covenant Kids’Run. We will then offer these sponsor-ships to children whose families cannotafford the registrationcost. If you wouldlike to learn more aboutthe Adopt-a-Child pro-gram or would like in-formation about ob-taining one of thesesponsorships, pleasecontact the marathonoffice.

Since the Covenant Kids’Run will be on Saturday, theSunday race schedule willbe slightly altered. Themarathon, half-marathon,and 4-person marathon re-lay will still start at 7 am on

March 29th. The 5K, how-ever, will now start at 7:15 am.

This will be beneficial for our slower 5kparticipants. It will give them more timeto finish the 5K before half-marathonersfinish their respective race.

Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic is back asthe sponsor for the marathon, half-mara-

thon, and 5K training programs. The fullmarathon training program is just aroundthe corner. We’ll kick it off on Saturday,November 22nd, at 7:30 am. The kickofflocation that day will be at the RunnersMarket in Bearden. Last year, we aver-aged more than 100 folks at each training

run, so rest assuredyou will have some-one with which totrain! The half-mara-thon training will starton January 3rd, andthe 5K program willkickoff on the 7th ofFebruary.

Registration is now open. If you wantto save a few dollars, be sure and sign upbefore December 1st. Early-bird registra-tion ends on November 30th, so registeronline or by mailing in a printed registra-tion form before the cut-off date.

Finally, we are still looking for somededicated volunteers to step up and serveon the Marathon Organizing Committee.These are the folks that will help with theplanning and execution in the monthsleading up to the event. For a list ofavailable positions and job duties, orsimply for more information, contactJason Altman at 865-684-4294 [email protected].


Official Times

Kenny Rudd, USATF MastersLevel Throws Official

I handed the 1k discus tothe young lady and said“DO NOT THROW THIS UNTIL

I TURN AROUND”. I walked about40’ with my back to the discus ringand “wham” the discus hit me inthe back of the head andknocked me to my knees.Fortunately, I was wearing asun visor type hat and thediscus hit on the strap inthe back. After a trip to thehospital ER and a CT scan Iwas ok. The MD said it was g o o dthat I had a hard head. But, I learned themost important lesson an individualaround track & field throwing events canlearn:

Never, ever turn your back on athrowing event ring or runway under anycircumstance.

Now that I am a master level USATFthrows official safety is always at thefront of everything I am responsible forduring a throwing event. I will chew anathlete out big time for being carelessduring a throws event. All of our throwsofficials are responsible for safety andeach official is instructed to correct, im-mediately, any act that is not safe. Weofficials are constantly reminding eachother about safety for ourselves as well.We actually have the authority to dis-qualify an athlete for disobeying an offi-cial during a competition. Sometimes Iremind an athlete of that to get theirattention.

Officials do several things to help withsafety. We retrieve all implements during

Kenny Rudd and Bruce Borden have been officiating college, high school and youth throwing events forover 2 decades. They individually contributed their thoughts about the throws and not surprisinglyprovided insight on the most important aspect of being an official – safety.

warm-ups and during the competition.No athletes are allowed in the sectorlanding area. We establish boundaries byusing flagging and use items like chairsand garbage cans to establish points thatathletes cannot go beyond.

I am very fortunate to be apart of the University Of Ten-nessee officials’ crew. We re-

ceive excellent training and have someamazing mentors to observe and learn

from as well. I learn some-thing every time I officiate ameet . But, the day I learnedfirsthand how it feels to be

struck by a thrown implementwill always cause me to be very safetyconscious.

The reason I officiate high school,college and youth athletes is to help themhave a good experience. Our position asthrows officials is a volunteerone, and if one of our athletesshould be injured it would bedevastating. So as long as Iofficiate javelin, discus, shotput and hammer throws,people will just have to un-derstand that safety will befirst and upfront with thisthrows official.

Notes from theKTC Officials Association

Bruce Borden, USATF NationalLevel Throws Official

Regardless of the level of the par-ticipation, knowledge of the rulesis very important. Being flexible to

the level of competition is foremost. Anofficial should not treat knowledgeable,college and post-collegiate athletes as ifthey were middle school kids and go

through the entire rules spiel prior tostarting the venue. They are there andready to compete…..……..all shouldknow the rules and do not want to listento an official go through the whole spiel(which interrupts the athletes flow)………”Does anyone not know therules”?.....”Then let’s get going and giveit your best”.

MOST IMPORTANT, in my opin-ion, is not to read into the rules but ratherinto the INTENT of the rules. Look foranything that might be considered anadvantage….nothing more. Also, al-ways learn from those more experiencedthan you. Sometimes I feel like I’ll neversee anything new then something popsup that I causes me seek the counsel ofsomeone who has far more experiencethan I to get a ruling. I found a recentcartoon of two officials standing over thebody of a third official who had a javelinsticking out of his back. One questionedthe other about whether they shouldmeasure from the point of contact orfrom where he staggered and fell. Ofcourse, we never want to see this happenbut what is the ruling???? An experiencedofficial made this simple when I sharedthis with him, and the responsewas…….”Re-throw because the imple-ment did not touch the ground”. Ugh!

Dealing with kids is truly the greatestthing about officiating. You always comeacross athletes that are very well man-nered and appreciative of officials. After

working a venue and one of theathletes comes up to you andsays……”Thanks for yourhelp”…..it really is gratify-ing. This is more the excep-tion then the rule but when ithappens it says you have done

your job. This is very com-mon among the Junior Olympic

athletes. But, as mentioned above, youhad best know the rules because therewill be parents and coaches that willchallenge your calls and make thingsdifficult. Handling these issues in a verycalm and descriptive manner (with ruleknowledge) always seems to sooth thesituation. Most all kids, parents & coachesappreciate this demeanor. When you getto the collegiate and post-collegiate level,you really get a chance to see some great


by Kenny Rudd and Bruce BordenUSATF Track and Field Officials


athletes perform. Olympic level athletesare absolutely fantastic and normally theseare the ones that are appreciative of theofficial that does not have an ego and areinvisible. And when you get a throwerthat is pumped, yelling, grunting, andshowing extreme excitement…….chillsstart running down your back!!.....extremecompetition is exciting!!

MOST EXCITING MOMENT.MOST EXCITING MOMENT.MOST EXCITING MOMENT.MOST EXCITING MOMENT.MOST EXCITING MOMENT.2001 Sea Ray Relays, Shot Put. SeeingAdam Nelson hit 74’ on a slightly foulthrow. Same competition, seeing BradSnyder set a Canadian national record of68’ +. WOW??

MOST SATISFYING MO-MOST SATISFYING MO-MOST SATISFYING MO-MOST SATISFYING MO-MOST SATISFYING MO-MENT.MENT.MENT.MENT.MENT. 2008 JO’s, Javelin. Having abag load of 3/8" (required) spikes for fourkids that only had ½” spikes and had tochange. Each kid, parent and coach wasgreatly appreciative that an official woulddo such a thing without taking money.

MOST SCARY MOMENT.MOST SCARY MOMENT.MOST SCARY MOMENT.MOST SCARY MOMENT.MOST SCARY MOMENT. 2008Sea Ray Relays, Hammer. A truly phe-nomenal blessing that Sandy Repko &Bob Armstrong (fellow officials) werenot hit with the hammer on a fluke throwthat climbed over the top of the cage andlanded between them (only 5’ behind thecage and sitting only 3" feet apart) Thehandle did not even hit them.

TOM BLACK TRACK RECORD.TOM BLACK TRACK RECORD.TOM BLACK TRACK RECORD.TOM BLACK TRACK RECORD.TOM BLACK TRACK RECORD.2002 Knoxville Twilight, Discus. ArethaHill (now Thurmond) throwing 65.47and setting a PR and a track record. I wasmarking and the discus made a clear cutso that the “well defined” mark wasaccurate.

Any individual who would be inter-ested in officiating track & field eventswill be very thankful for doing so. Younot only get the chance to work with kidsbut you get a chance to have fellowshipwith some of the greatest officials thatyou come in contact with here in EastTennessee. You have the chance to workwith Olympic level officials that havedoing this for a long time. One final note,NEVER TURN YOUR BACK TO THETHROWER!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Help make Knoxville and UT the premier track and field venue in the Southeast

Help ensure fair youth, college, open, and master competitions

Help educate, civilize, and develop self-esteem among thousands of youth

Stand on the track looking important with colored flags in your hands

Travel to exotic locations like Alabama and Mississippi

Eat free sandwiches and pizza

Use large quantities of sunscreen; occasionally don a raincoat (waterproof shoes recommended)

Learn more than you want to know about the rules of track and field

Receive a lot of orange stuff with which to clutter your home: hats, shirts, keychains, koozies, umbrellas, and more.

BECOME A KTC TRACK & FIELDOFFICIAL

Those wishing to improve themselves and the quality of track and field competitions shouldcontact Steve Luper, KTC Coordinator of Officials, at [email protected] or 522-4411.

RUNNERS! PARENTS!If you thought that KTC only does track and field for kids, you have

another think coming: KTC offers three more quality programs!

KTC Elementary/Middle Schools Cross Country Program: (August - October). TheKTC Elementary / Middle School Cross Country Program encompasses 30 schoolsand 800 kids participating in a six week program with 4 regular season meets anda Championship meet. Our meets are held at Maryville College / Victor Ashe Park/ Melton Hill Park / Melton Hill Dam. In 2004 the KTC expanded into elementaryschool cross country, offering 3rd through fifth graders an opportunity to participatein 1 mile cross country races. In 2005 KTC’s elementary program drew over 156participants. If you are interested contact your Middle School or the Knoxville TrackClub at 406-4128.

KTC AAU/Footlocker Cross Country Program: If you are a boy or girl between theages of 8-18 and into running for the “Long Run”, the Knoxville Track Club’s AAU/ Footlocker Cross Country Program is the program for you. Under the guidance ofCoordinator Mike Wortley and a host of qualified specialty coaches, this eight-weekprogram offers the fundamentals of endurance training with an opportunity tocompete on a regional and national basis. Practice starts October 11, 2006 and willbe held at various locations. Practices for High School runners start after both theRegion and State Cross-Country Championships. Practices times vary according topractice location. For further information regarding this program please call the KTCYouth Athletics Hotline at 865.406.4128.

KTC Indoor Track and Field Program: (December - March) - This three monthprogram provides the only opportunity for kids 8-18 to participate in Indoor Trackand Field. Practices are held at Stokley Athletics Center on UT Campus and prepareyoungsters for a series of indoor track meets culminating in the AAU National IndoorTrack and Field Championships and the prestigious Nike National Scholastic Invite.A parent’s information meeting will be held in December. For further details pleasecall the KTC Youth Athletics Hotline at 865.406.4128


AUGUST 19, 2008

KTC BOARD OF DIRECTORSMinutes of August and September Meetings

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The August meeting of the Knox-ville Track Club Board of Directors was held on August 19, 2008

at the Parks and Recreation Building onSutherland Avenue. The meeting wascalled to order by President RonMcElhaney at 7:04 pm. In attendancealong with Ron McElhaney were KristyAltman, Betty Schohl, Jason Altman,Marty Sonnenfeldt, Bob Barber, Joe Jack-son, Laurie Gregory, Steve Luper, EddieReymond, Elijah Shekinah, Will Skelton,Ken Childs, Dave Alderman, Terry Cash,Chris Harper, Margie Kidd, and SusanRutherford. Guests in attendance wereShane Begnaud, Doug Anderson, MikeMarchant, and Ed Leaver.

The minutes of the July 2008 meetingwere approved unanimously.

Youth Athletics Program ReportYouth Athletics Program ReportYouth Athletics Program ReportYouth Athletics Program ReportYouth Athletics Program Report– Marty Sonnenfeldt:– Marty Sonnenfeldt:– Marty Sonnenfeldt:– Marty Sonnenfeldt:– Marty Sonnenfeldt: Shane Begnaudwas in attendance to report on Competi-tive Team season. The KTC’s Competi-tive Team won the Girls/Boys and Com-bined Team Title for the 17th year in thelast 18 years at the AAU SoutheastDistrict Championships. KTC had 85participants qualify for Nationals. ShaneBegnaud and Marty Sonnenfeldt are ex-ploring a year-round program that wouldincorporate off-season training. Martyreported that Cross Country season isabout to begin. There are several newschools with 350-400 elementary schoolsand over 700 middle schools this year.

Treasurer’s Report – Bob Bar-Treasurer’s Report – Bob Bar-Treasurer’s Report – Bob Bar-Treasurer’s Report – Bob Bar-Treasurer’s Report – Bob Bar-ber:ber:ber:ber:ber: The report was submitted andsummarized by Bob Barber. Bob will beusing the most recent monthly statementwhen reporting numbers each month.Discussion was had on funds that hadbeen set aside from the money marketaccount and where to hold this money.Bob Barber suggested that the money beheld in the general account for ready access.

Discussion Items

Accounting/Financial Matters –Accounting/Financial Matters –Accounting/Financial Matters –Accounting/Financial Matters –Accounting/Financial Matters –Ron McElhaney:Ron McElhaney:Ron McElhaney:Ron McElhaney:Ron McElhaney: Ron McElhaneybegan discussion about our current ac-counting situation. There have beenissues with the getting accurate and cor-rect numbers from the current accoun-tant. Marty Sonnenfeldt noted that theKTC is currently using individual reportsfor all 3 aspects of the club and manyitems are being misallocated. The cur-rent accounting is done through checkstubs and not the actual expense reports.

It was noted that the KTC needs anaccountant that will advise the organiza-tion on one accounting method for all 3groups (marathon, road racing, YAP). Itwas suggested that the KTC use anindependent accountant that is not affili-ated with the KTC. It was noted thatthere is no contract with the currentaccountant. The KTC is billed two timesper year

Other discussion on the matter washad a committee was named by PresidentRon McElhaney to research names andto bring that list to the September meet-ing. The committee is comprised ofChris Harper and Bob Barber.

KTC Online Apparel – BettyKTC Online Apparel – BettyKTC Online Apparel – BettyKTC Online Apparel – BettyKTC Online Apparel – BettySchohl:Schohl:Schohl:Schohl:Schohl: Currently the KTC apparel ishoused and sold by Diane Scarborough.Betty Schohl suggested selling the mer-chandise online and that DianeScarborough has agreed to fill orders.Betty Schohl noted that Diane Scarboroughwould like to be compensated for doingthis. Discussion on compensation andusing other companies to sell merchan-dise was had by the board. It was notedthat Diane Scarborough works indepen-dently and that there is no inventory ofapparel items. It was noted that there isconcern that no inventory is being keptand that no one knows what items arebeing ordered or sold. It was suggestedto look into a specific company to manageinventory and sell items. Betty Schohl

will do research and report back to theboard.

Statement by President – RonStatement by President – RonStatement by President – RonStatement by President – RonStatement by President – RonMcElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney: Ron McElhaney made abrief statement about the current boardsituation as well as the upcoming strate-gic planning and changes that may hap-pen within the KTC in the coming months.Ron encouraged everyone to keep anopen mind and to work with one anotherto compromise on ideas and thoughtsand that the process will help the boardand the club itself.

Committee Reports

Timing – Ken Childs:Timing – Ken Childs:Timing – Ken Childs:Timing – Ken Childs:Timing – Ken Childs: Six compa-nies were investigated and 2 were imme-diately discarded. Elijah Shekinah andKen Childs are researching 2 systems.Ken Childs invited others to do researchand get more information. Ken noted thatthe committee hopes to have a proposalready prior to the September meeting. Itwas also noted that the committee hopesto have the system used at Autumnfestfor the committee to help with the finaldecision. Discussion was had about thefunds for the timing system. A motionwas made to put the money with BillsAsset Management group until the finaldecision is made. The motion passedunanimously.

Community Involvement – TerryCommunity Involvement – TerryCommunity Involvement – TerryCommunity Involvement – TerryCommunity Involvement – TerryCash:Cash:Cash:Cash:Cash: Terry Cash reported on theCommunity Involvement group. Cur-rently the committee is comprised ofTerry Cash and Susan Rutherford. Terrynoted that he would like to have contin-ued input and that the group has receivedsome good ideas. The committee willcontinue to gather ideas using the mes-sage board and Footnotes and ChrisHarper noted that the committee shouldlook into projects that are broad.



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Strategic Planning Committee –Strategic Planning Committee –Strategic Planning Committee –Strategic Planning Committee –Strategic Planning Committee –Marty Sonnenfeldt:Marty Sonnenfeldt:Marty Sonnenfeldt:Marty Sonnenfeldt:Marty Sonnenfeldt: Kristy Altmanreported that a small group consisting ofKristy Altman, Marty Sonnenfeldt, ChrisHarper, and Betty Schohl will meet withthe facilitators from Leadership Knoxvilleat the end of August. The committee willbring a proposal to the board in Septem-ber. It was noted that the Strategic Planwill help drive the budget each year. Itwas also noted that the committee hopesto present the strategic plan at the No-vember meeting.

Other Reports

Marathon Report – Jason Altman:Marathon Report – Jason Altman:Marathon Report – Jason Altman:Marathon Report – Jason Altman:Marathon Report – Jason Altman:Jason Altman summarized the report thatwas previously submitted via email.Registration for 2009 opened on August1. Kid’s run registration is not currentlyopen. Jason noted that there are newevents this year including a dog walk onSaturday. He also noted that Cariten hasbeen sold to Humana and that the nameof the Kid’s Run is TBA.

Jason summarized a proposal for ascholarship program for the 2009 Kid’sRun. He summarized several statisticsfor the board regarding childhood obesityand Marty Sonnenfeldt expressed hisconcern with those statistics and notedthat Knox County is determined to ad-dress those statistics and that they wanthelp from the KTC.

Jason asked for a monetary commit-ment from the KTC for grant matching.In turn, once the 2009 event is over, thatmoney plus other funds will go directly tothe Youth Athletics Program. It wasquestioned on how the kids will get to therace and Jason noted that he and Martyare looking into various modes of trans-portation. A motion was made to com-mit money to the matching grant pro-gram. The motion was passed unani-mously. Kristy Altman abstained fromthe vote as it is a conflict of interest.Discussion was led by Ron McElhaneyon the amount that will go back intoYouth Athletics once the 2009 event iscomplete.

Executive Director/Long DistanceExecutive Director/Long DistanceExecutive Director/Long DistanceExecutive Director/Long DistanceExecutive Director/Long DistanceCommittee Report – Betty Schohl:Committee Report – Betty Schohl:Committee Report – Betty Schohl:Committee Report – Betty Schohl:Committee Report – Betty Schohl:

Betty Schohl summarized the reports thatwere previously submitted via email.Betty noted that the trail series will cometo an end for the year at the end ofAugust.

Footnotes/Website:Footnotes/Website:Footnotes/Website:Footnotes/Website:Footnotes/Website: The Septem-ber issue is in production and will go tothe printer on the 26th of August. Thereis a new website host and Ken Childs iscontinuing to work on the bulletin boardto decrease the spam.

Greenways Report – Will Skelton:Greenways Report – Will Skelton:Greenways Report – Will Skelton:Greenways Report – Will Skelton:Greenways Report – Will Skelton:Will Skelton previously sent the reportvia email and asked the board for anyquestions. Will also asked the board toconsider motorized vehicles on greenwaysand send any feedback to him.

Other Business

Nominating Committee – RonNominating Committee – RonNominating Committee – RonNominating Committee – RonNominating Committee – RonMcElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney: Ron McElhaney notedthat the KTC Board of Directors needs aVice-President and have several slots tofill for Members at Large. Will Skeltonwill Chair the Nominating Committee.Margie Kidd, Betty Schohl, and TerryCash will serve on the committee withWill Skelton. Bob Barber noted that theBoard needs to vote an accountant on theBoard of Directors.

Meeting Day – MartyMeeting Day – MartyMeeting Day – MartyMeeting Day – MartyMeeting Day – MartySonnenfeldt:Sonnenfeldt:Sonnenfeldt:Sonnenfeldt:Sonnenfeldt: Marty Sonnenfeldt notedthat he has repeatedly to move the meet-ing day due to his obligation to miss atleast ¼ of the board meetings due toCross Country. Marty Sonnenfeldt sug-gested that the meeting move to the 4th

Monday night of the month. A motionwas made to move the meeting to the 4th

Monday of the month and was passedunanimously. The new meeting day willbegin in September. Will Skelton notedthat Betty Schohl will need to check forthe room availability.

Lopez Lemong Fund – RonLopez Lemong Fund – RonLopez Lemong Fund – RonLopez Lemong Fund – RonLopez Lemong Fund – RonMcElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney: Ron McElhaney ques-tioned what happened with funding forLopez Lemong. Eli Shekinah noted thathe put information on the message board.Eli Shekinah submitted funds for himselfand Eddie Reymond.

Hall of Fame – Dave Alderman:Hall of Fame – Dave Alderman:Hall of Fame – Dave Alderman:Hall of Fame – Dave Alderman:Hall of Fame – Dave Alderman:The Hall of Fame group will meet theThursday following the August board

meeting. Dave Alderman noted that hewill compile a list of inductees and otherinformation and send that to the board.Betty Schohl asked if the committee iswilling to organize the ceremony forinduction.

International Track Meet – MartyInternational Track Meet – MartyInternational Track Meet – MartyInternational Track Meet – MartyInternational Track Meet – MartySonnenfeldt and Eddie Reymond:Sonnenfeldt and Eddie Reymond:Sonnenfeldt and Eddie Reymond:Sonnenfeldt and Eddie Reymond:Sonnenfeldt and Eddie Reymond:Marty Sonnenfeldt and Eddie Reymondmet with Bill Schmidt and he gave greatperspective on the track meet. Both alsomet with Jim Bemiller. Eddie noted thatWensten will stay involved in the samecapacity.

Athlete Request – EddieAthlete Request – EddieAthlete Request – EddieAthlete Request – EddieAthlete Request – EddieReymond:Reymond:Reymond:Reymond:Reymond: Eddie Reymond presentedinformation on an athlete that could usefinancial assistance.

The next meeting is set for September28, 2008 at 7 pm. The meeting wasadjourned at 9:17 pm.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

The meeting of the Knoxville TrackClub Board of Directors was heldon September 28, 2008 at the Parks

and Recreation Building on SutherlandAvenue. The meeting was called to orderby President Ron McElhaney at 7:10 pm.In attendance along with Ron McElhaneywere Kristy Altman, Betty Schohl, JasonAltman, Marty Sonnenfeldt, Bob Barber,Laurie Gregory, Eddie Reymond, ElijahShekinah, Will Skelton, Bobby Holcombe,Ken Childs, Patrick Gildea, Chris Harper,Margie Kidd, and Susan Rutherford. EdLeaver attended the meeting as a guest.

The minutes of the August meetingwere approved unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report – Bob Bar-Treasurer’s Report – Bob Bar-Treasurer’s Report – Bob Bar-Treasurer’s Report – Bob Bar-Treasurer’s Report – Bob Bar-ber:ber:ber:ber:ber: Bob Barber distributed and summa-rized the financial reports to the board.

Discussion Items

National Masters Series – GuestNational Masters Series – GuestNational Masters Series – GuestNational Masters Series – GuestNational Masters Series – GuestSteve Hall:Steve Hall:Steve Hall:Steve Hall:Steve Hall: Steve Hall gave a presen-tation regarding the Senior Running Se-ries.

International Track Meet – EddieInternational Track Meet – EddieInternational Track Meet – EddieInternational Track Meet – EddieInternational Track Meet – EddieReymond:Reymond:Reymond:Reymond:Reymond: Eddie Reymond reported


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that he was hoping to meet with theInternational Track Meet Committee soonand may add another person to the com-mittee. Eddie reported that the commit-tee is still looking to do the event in 2009and will let the board know if that is apossibility at the October meeting.

Hall of Fame – Ron McElhaney:Hall of Fame – Ron McElhaney:Hall of Fame – Ron McElhaney:Hall of Fame – Ron McElhaney:Hall of Fame – Ron McElhaney:Ron McElhaney reported that 11 nomi-nees have been selected. No date hasbeen set for the induction and currentlythere is no one to organize the ceremony.It was noted that the ceremony needs tobe a special occasion. It was noted that theNominating Committee for the Hall ofFame feels that they have completed theirduties and do not want to execute theinduction as well. It was asked that Bettyask the Social Committee if they would bewilling to help organize the induction.

Senior Race Series (cont) – RonSenior Race Series (cont) – RonSenior Race Series (cont) – RonSenior Race Series (cont) – RonSenior Race Series (cont) – RonMcElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney: Ron McElhaney asked theboard if there should be a committee toresearch the event. The Committee willbe led by Jason Altman and members willbe Kristy Altman, Laurie Gregory, EdLeaver, and Marty Sonnenfeldt.

Committee Reports

Executive Director/LD Commit-Executive Director/LD Commit-Executive Director/LD Commit-Executive Director/LD Commit-Executive Director/LD Commit-tee – Betty Schohl:tee – Betty Schohl:tee – Betty Schohl:tee – Betty Schohl:tee – Betty Schohl: Betty Schohlsummarized the LD Committee reportwith specific items noted for discussion.The LD Committee recommended thatthe 3 LD Series race (not including themarathon) be packaged together and thatparticipants should receive a discount forregistering for all 3 at once. To qualify forthe discount, the participant must run thefull event meaning that they must run theHalf-Marathon at Strawberry Plains andthe 30K at Whitestone. The Radio Sys-tems/Petsafe sponsorship has not beenconfirmed. The LD Committee sug-gested ways to incorporate this sponsor-ship into the LD Series. The LD Commit-tee recommends changing the event timesfor Expo 2009. The 5K would begin at 7am while the 10K would begin at 8 am.This would give participants the oppor-tunity to participate in both events. TheLD Committee suggested a cash prize forthe Triple Crown series.

Betty also summarized the ExecutiveDirector’s report.

Timing Committee – Ken Childs:Timing Committee – Ken Childs:Timing Committee – Ken Childs:Timing Committee – Ken Childs:Timing Committee – Ken Childs:Ken Childs described the IPICO timingsystem. The Timing Committee recom-mends that the KTC purchase the IPICOTiming System. Discussion and ques-tions about the system followed the rec-ommendation and Ken noted that theysystem would be tested at Mill Housealong with the traditional timing system.A motion was made to purchase the sys-tem. The motion passed unanimously.

Nominating Committee – WillNominating Committee – WillNominating Committee – WillNominating Committee – WillNominating Committee – WillSkelton:Skelton:Skelton:Skelton:Skelton: Will Skelton summarized theNominations process. Will noted thatthe Vice President position will remainopen. The Treasurer position will alsoremain open. Susan Rutherford agreed tobe nominated as Secretary. It was notedthat moving forward, nominees will not bepresent at the nomination meeting.

Action Items

Ron McElhaney will complete the restof John Clark’s Presidency term whichwill end in December 2009. A motionand second were made to approve thisitem. The motion was approved unani-mously with one abstention.

The Board of Director terms will goback to following the calendar year.Amotion and 2nd were made to approvethis item. The board approved thismotion unanimously.

Seven new Board Members were pre-sented and their terms would begin inOctober and end in December 2011. Theseven nominees are Mick Larrabee, EdLeaver, Felon Wilson, Jeff Colfer, SandraHogan, Laurie MacNair, and AlanHorton. A motion and 2nd were made toapprove the nominees. The nomineeswere approved unanimously.

Susan Rutherford was presented asthe nominee for Secretary. A motion andsecond were made to pass this item. Themotion passed unanimously.

It was suggested that the By-laws beresearched for any potential updates.The item of an officer (VP) taking over aPresident who exits early was specificallynoted for research.

Strategic Planning Committee –Strategic Planning Committee –Strategic Planning Committee –Strategic Planning Committee –Strategic Planning Committee –Marty Sonnenfeldt:Marty Sonnenfeldt:Marty Sonnenfeldt:Marty Sonnenfeldt:Marty Sonnenfeldt: Marty Sonnenfeldtsummarized the activities of the StrategicPlanning Committee. Marty noted theimportance of full board participation atthe retreat. The retreat will be an all dayevent on a Sunday followed by a Mondaynight meeting. Marty noted that theboard will see the best results with sig-nificant time invested in the retreat. Amotion was made to approve funding forthe KTC to participate in a StrategicPlanning retreat for November 9 and 10.The motion was passed unanimouslywith one abstention.

Other Reports

Youth Athletics Program – MartyYouth Athletics Program – MartyYouth Athletics Program – MartyYouth Athletics Program – MartyYouth Athletics Program – MartySonnenfeldt:Sonnenfeldt:Sonnenfeldt:Sonnenfeldt:Sonnenfeldt: Marty noted that theprogram was going well.

Marathon Director’s Report –Marathon Director’s Report –Marathon Director’s Report –Marathon Director’s Report –Marathon Director’s Report –Jason Altman:Jason Altman:Jason Altman:Jason Altman:Jason Altman: Jason noted registra-tion numbers and an updated sponsor listand important dates.

Other Director reports were submit-ted via email and reviewed by BoardMembers.

Other Business

Accountant – Chris Harper:Accountant – Chris Harper:Accountant – Chris Harper:Accountant – Chris Harper:Accountant – Chris Harper: ChrisHarper noted that 2 CPAs are workingon quotes for the KTC. Betty Schohlnoted that Jerry Tipton is resigning as thecurrent CPA effective October 31, 2008.

Executive Director Resignation –Executive Director Resignation –Executive Director Resignation –Executive Director Resignation –Executive Director Resignation –Betty Schohl:Betty Schohl:Betty Schohl:Betty Schohl:Betty Schohl: Betty Schohl submittedher resignation as KTC Executive Direc-tor effective December 31, 2008.

Oak Ridge Fraud Case – BettyOak Ridge Fraud Case – BettyOak Ridge Fraud Case – BettyOak Ridge Fraud Case – BettyOak Ridge Fraud Case – BettySchohl:Schohl:Schohl:Schohl:Schohl: Betty Schohl noted that she wasbe a witness in the Oak Ridge fraud casein January.

Treasurer Position – Bob Barber:Treasurer Position – Bob Barber:Treasurer Position – Bob Barber:Treasurer Position – Bob Barber:Treasurer Position – Bob Barber:Bob Barber suggested Doug Andersonbe approached as the KTC Treasurer.

Timing Equipment Purchase:Timing Equipment Purchase:Timing Equipment Purchase:Timing Equipment Purchase:Timing Equipment Purchase: KenChilds noted that he would inquire aboutpayment terms for the IPICO system.

The next meeting will be held October27 at 7 pm. The meeting was adjournedat 9:17 pm.


TTTTTEAM CEAM CEAM CEAM CEAM COMPETOMPETOMPETOMPETOMPETITITITITITIIIIIONONONONONby Beth Rice

New KTC Team Competition Coordinator

EDDIE’S DREAMEDDIE’S DREAMEDDIE’S DREAMEDDIE’S DREAMEDDIE’S DREAM

Eddie Reymond had a vision. Actu-ally, he owns several visions, butI am only going to focus on one of

them, the team competition. In the “olden”days there were only 2 or 3 races a yearthat included any type of teamcompetition…Dogwood, Fireball, and ofcourse, Expo. In 2003, Eddie dreamed ofa team competition series of 6 or 7 racesfrom the KTC race calendar. Ah, it wasthe birth of the KTC Team Competition.

In 2003, Runner’s Market was theonly consistent competitor in the field.There was only one division (Compa-rable to today’s version of the Opendivision) with Runner’s Market some-times being the only team! Eddie thoughtto himself that perhaps Health Shoppecould have a team. And soon after, JohnSmyth developed a team for EBS. Peoplewere starting to ask questions about whothese special runners were in the brightred of Health Shoppe and Runner’s Mar-ket and the blinding yellow of EBS. (Noone asks that anymore.) Runners beganthinking that there must be something tothe camaraderie that these teams seem toshare. Other teams, such as the police

and fire departments, started competingfrom time to time. I am happy to an-nounce that the Open field continues togrow today with new teams, includingFarragut Presbyterian church. It is agreat way to encourage fellowship amongits members.

After a few years, the Women’s divi-sion was introduced. Runner’s Market,EBS, and Health Shoppe added a women’steam. The division grew to be one of thebiggest and fastest growing divisionsthat the KTC has now. Every team hasbrought something special to this divi-sion. Quick Chicks are very competitive(They don’t like to admit that they are,but they can kick my you know what!),yet remain a strong volunteer core for theclub. I must admit that before I became amember of a team, I dreamed of being aQuick Chick. (I did get one shot at it, andladies, it made my day! I have the picturesto prove it!)

In 2007, the Corporate Division wascreated, recognizing an interest in wellnessin the corporate world. Businesses wereencouraged to form teams consisting of

their employees and could include theirfamily members. Big and small compa-nies answered the call. Denso, Clayton,Jewelry TV, and All Kreatures are just afew of the names we all recognize. Newteams are coming on board all the time.You will soon see Pet Safe at the races.Looks like everyone will be bringing outthe “big dogs” in this division.

There are only a couple of more racesleft this season, as of press time, and theraces between teams look close. EBS andRunner’s Market are fighting for the titlein the Open division, whereas on theWomen’s side it looks like Runner’sMarket has a win pretty well sewn up,but you never know what might hap-pen! Clayton and All Kreatures areneck and neck in the Corporate Divi-sion. It looks like this one will comedown to the wire.

As the team competition grows in theKnoxville area, the types of teams anddivisions that we have will continue toevolve. For example, a “wellness” awardis going to be added to the 2009 season,as an incentive to all divisions, Open,Women’s, and Corporate. Eligibility tobe on a team is very simple. Anyone canbe on an open team (all male, all female,or co-ed). To be on a Women’s team...,do I need to say more? T o form acorporate team you may use your em-ployees and their immediate family. Thereis a team for everyone everyone everyone everyone everyone in the club. If youwould like more information, please con-tact me at [email protected] and I willbe happy to answer (hopefully) all ofyour questions. Round up your friendsand come join all the fun!

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TWIN CITIES 2008:SPLENDID BUT SOGGY

Middle ofthe Packby Steve Zimo

This past April I ran my unluckynumber 13th marathon…and set aPR finally finishing below the four

hour mark. A few weeks ago I ran mydoublelucky 7, 14th marathon, theMedtronic Twin CitiesMarathon in Minneapo-lis/St. Paul,…and notonly tore a meniscusduring my training butalso, for the first timeduring any of my marathons, had to runthrough a heavy rain storm. So much fornumerology!

When I first started running mara-thons ten years ago I had heard that theTwin Cities run was a beauty. But whatwith wanting to run Chicago, New Yorkand then more scenic (and potential PRfriendly) rural courses, the Twin Citieskind of slipped to the back of mymind,…until my daughter decided tomove to Minneapolis to pursue her Ph.D.at the U. of Minnesota. Voila! Here wasexcuse to go way up there and run the

thing while really going to visit. Anddespite the injury and the bad racingweather, we were indeed lucky to havebeen there.

The marathon adver-tises itself as “The mostbeautiful urban marathonin America”, and that isno lie. In fact it is one ofthe most beautiful mara-

thons in America period. Minneapolishas several lakes within its boundary andafter starting at the Hubert H.HumphreyMetrodome in downtown, the opening14 miles of the course takes your along 4of them before leading to an extensivegreenway along the Mississippi river,then crossing over the Father of Watersto St. Paul. The last several miles of theroute goes along Summit Ave. a largetree shaded, grassy median stripped bou-levard flanked by gorgeous homes andwhich leads to the lovely finish by theimpressive state capitol grounds. Inaddition to the attractive course, the crowd

support was fabulous, even in the down-pour that lasted from miles 2 to 8.Spectators were almost everywhere.Aid and medical stations were in abun-dance and music was all around. Early inthe race I heard someone in the midst ofa long line of spectators playing a tuba. Irecognized the musician as Alan Page,former NFL great for the Vikings andBears, NFL Hall of Famer, and now anAssociate Justice on the Minnesota Su-preme Court. Later on a homeowner onthe route opened up their garage to beused by a mariachi band to protect theinstruments form the elements. When-ever things seemed to get too quiet itseemed that someone from the crowdwould encourage more cheering (aswell as more cowbell). And that cheer-ing and music was especially helpfulfrom miles 21 to 23 which are a steadyuphill!

The race was well-organized, withbuses taking runners from the main ho-tels in downtown Minneapolis to thestart at the Metrodome, and then backafter the race from the capitol to theDome and hotels. The Dome is open foruse to keep warm, get drinks and use therestrooms. There is a 10 mile race as wellas the marathon, but that has a separatestart and course. The marathon start isdivided into two, first the elite and fasterrunners, and then the rest of us about 10minutes later. The finish area is large andwell stocked with refreshment. Themarathon had an announced limit of11,000, and registration was supposedlyfilled within a month, but the resultsindicated that there were only about 9,000actual finishers. (Another 6,000 finishedthe 10 miler)

Minneapolis is a lively city with somegreat food and interesting neighborhoods.St. Paul is more stately and “Old Money”like, and the two together makes aninteresting whole. As for my run, Ihobbled along with pain for the first half,and then took a couple of ibuprofens.Like magic, the pain went away and Iwas able to finish the race in under 5hours. (But that knee let me know aboutthe next several days!)

In sum, a great course plus greatorganization plus a great area equals agreat time. If you ever happen to be ablerun this race, I strongly recommend it.

shopping bag on each arm, the walkhome could bring an extra resistancechallenge and help you build strength forthe upcoming Knoxville Track Club andBlueCross Autumnfest Classic 8K Run &2 Mile Fun Walk. At the end of the week,you can total the miles you walked andimpress your friends with the amount ofmoney you saved by not driving thosemiles!

Give yourself a tune-up beforeyou hit the road. Every running orwalking routine requires extra care toensure physical safety. Be sure todrink plenty of water and stretch toreduce stress on your heart and muscles.

A complete list of walking tips andinformation about the WalkingWorksprogram can be found on theWalkingWorks portion of theBlueCross BlueShield of TennesseeWeb site at bcbst.com. For moreinformation about the Knoxville TrackClub and the BlueCross Autumnfeston Nov. 27, visit www.ktc.org.

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Pam Parkinson, race director

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Andy Baksa outran his RunnersMarket teammates this year tofinish first in the 32nd running of

the Wears Valley 15k. Finishing justbehind Andy were Stewart Ellington(48:13) and Daniel Julian (50:48). Thistrio led their team to victory in the openteam competition.

This year’s field was comprised of 144runners who braved the hills and turns toenjoy an exciting run at the foothills of thebeautiful Smoky Mountains. Thewomen’s race was won by Kathy Wolski,who completed the 9.3 mile course in 58minutes and 29 seconds. She was fol-lowed by Andee Cranford (58: 46) andTaylor Poling (59:51). Despite Runner’sMarket women placing first and third in thewomen’s division, the EBS women tookthe Women’s team title with Andee leadingthe way and Allison Pastorek (1:02:23)and Marsha Morton (female masters win-ner at 1:05:55) finishing not far behind.

There were many outstanding perfor-mances at the race this year. The male

masters winner was Eric Vandervort(54:07). Grandmasters winners wereGreg Johnson (57:13) and Sandra Stark(1:16:28). Finishing firstin the veterans categorywere Malcolm Oliver(1:04:58) and Becky Holt(1:34:03).

Team Health Shoppeearned second place inthe open team competition. RunnersMarket Ladies and All Kreatures weresecond and third in the women’s teamrace.

The Wears Valley 15k was once againmade possible by the generous sponsor-ship of Preston Aircraft. Reed and TylerPreston have graciously supported therace for many years. “Thanks” also go tothe City of Townsend for providing thepermit for us to occupy their streets,the Blount County Sheriff’s departmentfor sending officers and cruisers tomonitor the course, and the BlountCounty Radio Club for providing radio

services throughout the event.

Volunteers continue to be the heart ofthe track club. As with all KTC events,this race would not have been possiblewithout all the help of our volunteers. Iwant to extend my sincerest gratitude toall those who assisted at the race thisyear. This wonderful group of peopleincludes: Chuck George Haggard, WindyClayton, Cindi Holcombe, Joe Jackson,

Jeff Colfer, Bob and MargeMcLean, Dave Flynn,Terry Cash, John and Wil-son Smyth, Doug and CindyDibb, Hutch Brock, CindySpangler, Marilyn Johnson,Shane Hege, Ed Leaver,Betsy Brucken, Susan Ru-

therford, Amanda Townsend, StaciCharlton, Terrie Dalton, Azur Priode,Angie Manis, Eric Vandervort, Ken Ross,Michael deLisle, and Richard French. Iappreciate those of you who are dearfriends and those of you who do notknow me at all, but were willing to offeryour support so that this event could takeplace.

Once again, the weather was beauti-ful, the runners were quick, and thefellowship was good. This race is alwaysa pleasure to direct. I look forward toseeing everyone back in Townsend nextSeptember!


Bobby Glenn, race director

BIG SOUTH FORK TRAIL RACEMARKS FIFTEENTH RUNNING


Fifteen years. Wow! It seems like along time ago (OK, so it was) thatJonas Holdeman and I took an idea

from then Executive Director Allan Mor-gan and ran with it to create therace that so many have enjoyedover the years. Those early yearswe ran the race in August (canyou say hot?) and the racecourse took the runners out bythe ladders that are currently only onthe return trail. We moved to the newcourse in 1998.

This year’s race was a real barn burneron the men’s side as our first ever teamcompetition brought in the boys fromEBS to battle it out with Runners Market.They didn’t disappoint as Chad Newton(Pisgah Forest, NC) and SammyNyamongo (Augusta, GA) stormed outto an early lead. Runners Market’s BobbyHolcombe took it out a little more conser-vatively and managed to catch up on theGrand Gap Loop. The three stayed to-gether until Chad started to pull away onthe deceptively difficult back side of theloop and never looked back. He ham-mered to an impressive 1:47:02, smash-ing the old course record by well over 2minutes. Sammy also managed to squeezeunder the old record in 1:49:23 in 2nd withBobby just a couple of seconds over itin 1:49:31. We’d had only had onerunner under 1:50 in the history of therace and to have three under that markthis year points to the high quality ofthis year’s field.

Meanwhile, in the women’s race,Tracy Brooks of Harrogate, TN wasburning up the trails to take the women’srace in an impressive 2:21:47 (16th over-all). Tracy was followed by Tonya

Lumphrey of Nashville in 2:24:53 andformer champion Marsha Morton ofLafollette in 2:28:14.

The open team competitionwas captured by EBS Team Rac-ing, followed by Runner’s Mar-ket. The EBS women also tookthe title in the women’s divi-sion, followed by Health Shoppe

and the Quick Chicks.

Masters victories went to Barry Lucasof Maryville in a strong 2:02:19 (7th

overall) and 51 year old Sally Brooking(also a former champion) of Marietta,GA in 2:33:39.

Grand Masters titles went toKnoxville’s Greg (yes he’s 50 now)Johnson in 2:11:45 and Sally Evenden in2:40:31.

The Veterans title went to 71 year oldCharley Denney of Monticello, KYin an amazing 3:04:08.

We had a tremendous field fromeight states and Canada, althoughthe gas prices kept a few folks frommaking the trip this year. JohnSwicegood kept his streak alive andis the only one to have completed all15 BSF races; way to go John!

As usual, I owe the success of this

race largely to the volunteers. This year’screw out on the course did an outstand-ing job and included Monte and JanetLowe and Doris Gove (Water stop 1/5);Hayes and Joyce Hunter [The Huntersand the Lowes had to trade spots thisyear because Hayes had a stress fracture;most people would have stayed home,but not Hayes!] and Tracy Lee (WaterStop 2/4); Pat Robbins, Liza Graves,Tracy Rafferty and my wife Mary Nellewere a great help at registration. Our oldfriend and former KTC presidentSherman Ames helped run a great fin-ish line along with Betty Schohl, MayNelle and Pat. Betty also did a great jobin supporting me prior to the race. JerrySchohl did a super job handling pre-race registraton and compiling timelyresults as usual (even after scorchingthe course to win his age group!).Special thanks to Ken Ross who wasout on the course and at the finishtaking photos. Medical Support wasprovided by the Scott County Ambu-lance Service. We enjoyed a deliciouspost-race barbeque lunch provided byour friends at Jim Heatherly Catering.

Runners Market sponsored the raceas they have every year and providedgenerous gift certificates for the overall

winners and much needed PowerGel for the masses. Age Groupawards were provided by Thredsand this year’s super sweatshirtwas conceptually designed byJonas Holdeman and finished outby the great staff at Joe Shirt.Many thanks to the Big SouthFork National River and Rec-

reation Area for hosting us once againand providing such an awesome settingfor our event.


John Barrow, race director

BAKSA’S RECORD RUN HIGHLIGHTSLAST MINUTE ASSAULT ON MILL

HOUSE RACE COURSE


The 20th anniversary of the MillHouse Classic 15K started out asa whimpering understatement.

Just one week before the race, there wereonly 14 registered runners. Though Ihave described this race as ‘KTC’s best-kept secret’ in prior years, it seemeddoomed to extinction. We speculated therace start of 7:00 was the cause, andlamented that this race is too expensive tostage (safely) for sub-100 participationlevels. We just had no clue what wasabout to happen . . .

Mother Nature herself decided tohumble us and display this 20th anniver-sary with a stunning celebration of fallcolor and perfect running temperatures.Fall color was arguably at its very peakthroughout the region, and on-par withthe best color any can remember. Themorning began with crisp mid-30s tem-peratures and warmed to a perfect ‘In-dian summer’ afternoon high of 72 de-grees, the sky was crystal clear cobaltblue throughout the day. Some mightargue for mid-40s or 50s temperaturesfor running, but it is only these extra-crisp Fall mornings that deliver the extra-low humidity to fuel an all-out assault onlong-distance PRs, and that is exactlywhat happened. This has always been an‘insiders’ race, and as the forecast clari-fied throughout the week, KTC’s bestsnapped to attention and registrationsswelled to 147 in 5 days flat; this was thelargest field of runners in the 4 years Ihave been race director, ya caught meflat-footed!

Andy Baksa drew first blood, blowingaway Sammy Nyamongo’s 2005 course

record by 17 seconds to set a newstandard at 46:44. Jeff Day and AlanHorton took 2nd and 3rd place overall.Kathy Wolski was the 1st place femalewith a time of 58:20 (which bested her2005 winning time by nearlytwo minutes!), AndeeCranford took 2nd a halfminute later, and PatriciaSmith took 3rd about a minutebehind Andee. This was the2nd year in a row that all 3top females finished within a span of lessthan 1:45! Post-race buzz indicated manyPRs fell today.

Tom Dever was the male Masterswinner, Jeff Colfer successfully defendedhis Grandmaster title from last year, andMalcolm Oliver was the top Veteran.Marsha Morton successfully defendedher female Masters title, Sally Evendentook Grandmaster, and Shirley Siroiswas the top Veteran. Ethan Turnerrepeated as the top Clydesdale and DebbieSayers was the fastest Athena. In teamcompetition Team Runner’s Market tookthe honors in Open competition (men’sand women’s) and All Kreatures was theCorporate winner.

I owe special thanks to two key volun-teers; Dave Flynn for taking completeownership of the course (course ‘set-up’does not do justice to the support thatDave provides), and Betty Schohl forstepping in to make key arrangementswhen my day job swamped me duringthe 1st two weeks of October. BobCunningham and Paul Barrette handledparking responsibilities for the 3rd con-secutive year; Chris Sentell helped Dave

with set-up and then took 1st place in hisage group. Radio club METRO providedmost of our intersection course moni-tors, and Thomas Booker monitored theRiver Ford – Pea Ridge intersection after

helping out with race bib dis-tribution. Stacy Zazado andDaniel Julian were our splittimers. The water stops werehandled by Greg McMullen,Carroll & Anita Rousseau,Patti Sentell, Jennifer

Wolfenbarger, Amy Holder, and Mrs.Leitch. Betty Schohl distributed racebibs, with help from Angie Manis (andAngie’s results/timing crew) and oth-ers. Ron McElhaney led the finish linecrew (for the x-th time) with help fromBetty Schohl and any bystander wecould collar (we were a bit understaffedthis year).

Richard French delivered another greatjob with sound. We thank the BlountCounty Sheriff’s Department and the ra-dio club METRO for patrolling and moni-toring the course; another safe race in thebooks. Michael deLisle appeared to haveat least as much fun as the runnerszooming around the course on his bicyclewhile taking race photos. Diana Esteslead the Mill House crew to deliver yetanother of their legendary Belgian wafflebreakfasts.

I believe today was about as perfecta day as we will ever get for such an all-out assault on Tennessee’s 15K records!It was so inspiring to just stand andwatch; beautiful performances on abeautiful day, perfection. KTC’s best-kept secret, still!


The City of Knoxville proudly presents

Start: Saturday, November 22, at 8:30 a.m., Morningside Park at the Alex Haley statue.

Finish: Bearden Elementary School on Kingston Pike (the course closes at approx. 11:30 a.m.)

Race description: A 15K (9.3-mile) race, for runners entirely on Knoxville’s greenways. Unlike most races, wearing headphones or ear buds is encouraged on this course!

Walk: 5k Walk from the Alex Haley Statue to World’s Fair Park completely on greenways and with only ONE street crossing!

Entry fee: $20 includes entry to the race or walk, a long-sleeved t-shirt, transportation back to the start, and the post-race party with food; Early registration is due November 10. Late registration is $25.

T-shirts: Long-sleeve, dri-fit t-shirts to all participants. Shirts run in men’s sizes.

Registration: Online at www.active.com, by mail, or in person the day before and day of the event.

Race packet pick-up: Friday, November 21, 4 p.m.–7 p.m. at Tyson Park; Saturday, November 22, 7 a.m.– 8:00 a.m. at Morningside Park

Information: [email protected] or call 865-215-2091.

Family and friends viewing sites:Ned McWherter Park, Volunteer Landing, and Tyson Park.

Awards: Awards to top open and master’s runners; trophies to age-group winners.

Door prizes: All participants are eligible to win incredible door prizes donated by local merchants.

Results: Results will be posted on the Knoxville Track Club Web site at www.ktc.org

Photos: Photos of the race available from BOPP at www.boppspot.com

Parking: Participants and volunteers will need to park at the Regency Business Plaza on Hill Ave. (one block from race start). Transportation back to Morningside Park: Buses will transport runners from Bearden Elementary and walkers from World’s Fair Park to Morningside Park from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Post-race party: At Morningside Park, following the race. No matter what time you finish, enjoy great food and beverages, plus door-prize giveaways and an awards ceremony.

Warnings: The greenways cross traffic at a few points along the course—although course monitors will be escorting runners and walkers at those points, keep an eye out for traffic. Also, wooden decking along the greenways can become slick from rain or dew, so proceed carefully along these areas.

Web site: www.cityofknoxville.org/recreation/crossknox.asp for course map, hotel accommodations, and much more!

2008 CROSSKNOX 15K RACE ENTRY FORM

Name: _______________________________________________ Circle one: Male Female Age: ________ Date of birth: __/__/__ Circle T-shirt size: Small Medium Large X-Large 2X-Large Address: ______________________________________________City/State/Zip: __________________________________________Phone: ________________________________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________________ In case of emergency, call _______________ at (___)____-______ To run or walk the 2008 CrossKnox 15K, you must read, sign, and date this release:

I understand that running, walking, and/or volunteering in races is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter or walk/run in the CrossKnox 15K unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the race/walk. I assume all risks associated with running, walking, and/or volunteering in the CrossKnox 15K, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather (including heat, humidity, snow, ice), the condition of the greenway and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of the acceptance of my application, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release, The City of Knoxville, The Knoxville Track Club, and all sponsors, their representatives, and successors from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of my participation in the CrossKnox 15K, even if that liability arises out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this release or otherwise associated with the event. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion picture, recording, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

_______________________________ _______Athlete’s signature Date

_________________________________________If athlete is under 18, parent’s signature

Early registration is due Monday, November 10, 2008. Late registration is $25.

Make checks payable to “City of Knoxville.” Send entry form with $20 entry fee to: CrossKnox 15K Race City of Knoxville Parks & Rec. City County Building, 400 Main St.Knoxville, TN 37902


5k Run/ 5k Walk to

Fight AIDS in Africa

Sunday, November 22, 2008 TO BENEFIT

Cry Africa, the continental HIV/AIDS initiative for sub-Saharan Africa. Cry Africa works with people

already on the field in Africa to help provide transportation to rural areas of Africa, to help provide

medical supplies to aid those helping victims of HIV/AIDS, and to help provide information about

how to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS in the continent of Africa. The University of Tennessee chapter of

Cry Africa is sponsoring the March for Africa where proceeds will go to benefit the HIV/AIDS effort in

Africa.

For more information about this event,

or for volunteer opportunities, please

contact: Rachel Secrest at (423) 315-

1915, [email protected]

Date: November 22nd, 2008 Location: Humanities Plaza at the University of Tennessee Registration: 8:00 am Walk/ Run Begins: 9:00 am Start/ Finish: Humanities Plaza, University of Tennessee Course: 5k/ 3.1miles Entry Fee:

$13.00 with NO t-shirt $17.00 with t-shirt

Registration:

Mail in Registration: must be received before November 15th, 2008.

Day of Event Registration at the Registration Table in Humanities Plaza. For more information email [email protected].

Awards: Awards will be given to overall male and female top finishers. Event Packets:

All pre-registered participants will receive a packet and a t-shirt which can be picked up at the Registration Table the day of the event. Day of event registrants will receive a t-shirt as supplies last.

Breakfast: Breakfast foods and water will be provided for all March for Africa participants and workers.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Entry Form (please use a separate entry form for each participant)

Name: ___________________________________ Age:____________ Sex: _______________ Address: _________________________________ City:______________ State:______ Zip: ________ Phone #: __________________________________ Email: ____________________________________ How did you hear about the event: ____________ Registration: $17.00 with t-shirt/$13.00 with NO t-shirt T-Shirts size (circle): S M L XL XXL $___________ Donation to Cry Africa $___________ Registration for March for Africa =___________Total Enclosed

(Please make checks out to Speed the Light) Signature:___________________________________

Waiver: All participants that are going to be a part of the March for Africa to benefit Cry Africa must read and sign the waiver before participating. I agree to assume responsibility for all risks involved in participating in the March for Africa event and do for myself, my heirs, my executors, administrators and assignees waive, releaseand forever discharge any and all rights, liabilities or liabilities which I may have or which hereafter accrue to me against Cry Africa and all sponsors and their representatives, successors and assignees arising out of my participation in this event.

Please send entry forms to: Cry Africa, P.O. Box 16250

Knoxville, TN 37996


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and

refre

shm

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afte

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ET

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We

rese

rve

the

right

to

disq

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spla

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DATE, TIME, PLACE: Sunday, December 7, 2008 - 2:00 p.m. - Ruby Tuesday Corporate Office, 150 W. Church Avenue, Maryville, TN

CHECK-IN: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. the day of the race at the Maryville Municipal Parking Garage

REGISTRATION & Individuals can pre-register at the Parks & Rec. office located at 316 S. Everett High Road, Maryville, TN 37804 ENTRY FEE: or online at www.parksrec.com. Pre-registration closes: Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Fee: $15.00

Day of race registration held 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Fee: $18.00 Fee includes a long-sleeve T-shirt. Please add $1.50 for XXL shirt orders.

AGE DIVISIONS: Male: 11 & under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over Female: 11 & under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & over Overall: Male & Female Masters: Male & Female (40 & older)

T-SHIRTS: All pre-registered runners will be guaranteed a long-sleeve T-shirt. Shirts will be available on the day of the race for day-of entries as long as supplies last. Those who are not able to attend the race may pick up a shirt at the Parks &Rec. office approximately 2 weeks after the race.

AWARDS/PRIZES: An awards ceremony for the Reindeer Run will be held on site immediately following the 1 Mile Run/Walk. Awardswill be given to the top three finishers in each age group and to the male/female Overall and Masters winners in the5K. All Fun Run/Walk participants will receive a ribbon. Prizes will also be presented to the male and female with the best Christmas costume. All race participants will be eligible for the free door prize drawings thatwill take place prior to the awards ceremony. There will also be an awards ceremony, door prize drawings

and grand prize drawing for the Triple Crown of Running held on site immediately following all Reindeer Runactivities.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Refreshments will be served following the race for all registered participants.

No baby strollers, bicycles, roller blades, dogs, or use of headsets are allowed to be used by any participant duringthe 5K race.

For more information, contact the Parks & Rec. office at (865) 983-9244.

DIRECTIONS: From Knoxville, take 129 S. past the airport. Just past the airport, follow the road split to the left heading towards321 N. Go through 5 traffic lights. At the 6

th light, make a right onto Church Ave. The parking garage will be at the

first light on the right.

From I-75, take the Lenoir City exit and head north on 321 until you enter the Maryville City limits (water tower onleft). After passing Shoney’s Restaurant, go through 2 traffic lights. At the 3

rd light, make a left onto W. Broadway.

The parking garage will be at the 3rd

light on the right.

The race will start in front of the Ruby Tuesday Corporate Office on Church Avenue.

PARKING: Parking available on E. Broadway next to Citizens Bank and in parking garages and lots on W. Church Avenue and Broadway.

COURSE: See map on reverse side.

Detach and return form with check or money order to: Parks & Rec. Attn: Reindeer Run, P.O. Box 789, Alcoa, TN 37701-0789

Check should be made payable to Parks & Rec. or register online @www.parksrec.com (additional fees involved)

2008 REINDEER 5K RUN & 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK ENTRY FORM

Last Name __________________________________ First Name _________________________________ Sex _______ (please print clearly)

Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________

City _______________________________________ State_________ Zip _________________ Phone _____________________

Birthdate: ____ - ____ - ____ Age as of Dec. 7, 2008 __________ 5K ______ 1 Mile ______ (month) (day) (year)

Shirt Size: (Circle one) ADULT: SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE XX-LARGE* (*Please add $1.50 to entry fee for XX-Large shirt orders.) Emergency contact __________________________________________ Phone __________________ ATHLETE’S RELEASE: I know that running in road races is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run in the Reindeer Run race unless I am medically able and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running in the Reindeer Runroad race, including but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, the conditions of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and inconsideration of your acceptance of my application, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Foothill Striders, Parks & Rec., Ruby Tuesday Inc., and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims orliabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in the Reindeer Run even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all of the foregoing to use anyphotographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

Signature __________________________________________________ Date____________________ (If under 18 years of age, Parent’s signature)

Boyd’s Sports & More


__________________________ _______________________ _____ Athlete's Signature & if under 18, parent's signature Date

OFFICIAL JANUARY 1, 2009 CALHOUN'S NEW YEAR'S DAY 5K ENTRY FORM

Race Number

Name

Last__________________________

First__________________________

Sex M F

Age (as of 1/01/2009) ____

DOB: month____day___ yr____

Clydesdale/Athena Div. :

200+ lbs. male 150+ lbs. female

T-shirt size (circle one) S M L XL

FEES:

____ $20 Early/$25 Late

____ KTC member. deduct $3 (early reg. only)

____ No T Shirt Option, deduct $5

____ Total (KTC vol.coupons accepted)

ATHLETE'S RELEASE: PLEASE READ, TO RUN THE RACE, YOU MUST SIGN AND DATE IT.I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentiallyhazardous activities. I should not enter and run in the New Years Day 5Kunless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by anydecision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. Iassume all risks associated with running and /or volunteering to work in theaforementioned race, including but not limited to falls, contact with otherparticipants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice andsnow, the condition of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks beingknown and appreciated by me.Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of youracceptance of my application, I for myself, and anyone entitled to act on mybehalf, waive and release The Knoxville Track Club, Calhoun's Restaurant,Health Shoppe, any and all members thereof, and all further sponsors, theirrepresentatives, successors, from all claims or liability of any kind arising outof my participation in the aforementioned event, even though that liability mayarise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named inthis waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph,motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimatepurpose.

Fill Out Completely and Mail with Entry Fee to: Angie Manis/Calhoun's New Year's Day 5K 8419 Carter Mill Rd Knoxville, TN 37914

Make checks payable to: The Knoxville Track Club (No refunds)

DATE TIME PLACE Thursday morning, January 1, 2009, 9:30 am. Starts and Finishes on Neyland Drive adjacent to

Volunteer Landing. Staging area is Calhoun's Restaurant on the River. Race will be CHIP TIMED.

In case of cancellation due to either ice or sleet check the KTC Message Board at www.ktc.org.

COURSE DESCRIPTION Out and back on Neyland Dr; Knoxville's flattest and fastest 5K. USATF Certified #TN95005 RH.

REGISTRATION Early Registration $20.00 by Dec.19th, 2008. KTC members - $3.00 discount off early entry fee. Late registration

$25 (after 12/19/08). KTC Volunteer Coupons accepted in lieu of race fee. Registration on race morning , 7:45a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at Calhoun's

Restaurant.

T-SHIRTS First quality, 100 % cotton, long-sleeved . Deduct $5.00 from entry fee if you do not want a shirt.

SCHOOL/YOUTH ORGANIZATION DISCOUNT All schools and youth organizations are eligible for the KTC Discount of $3.00 per

athlete, provided they have a minimum of 10 registrants and mail in their entries together. Applies to preregistered athletes only.

AWARDS & POST RACE CELEBRATION A great post-race continental breakfast served by Calhoun's. Ceremony following the race.

Awards to the top male and female and to the youngest and oldest male and female. Also commemorative awards to the top 100 males/ females

crossing the finish line. Festive GRAND PRIZE DRAWINGS open to all entrants. This race is on the KTC Grand Prix 2009 Series schedule

with appropriate points awarded to typical overall and age division winners.

TEAM COMPETITION Open, Corporate, Women's Division - top four members score (top three in Women's Div.), awards four deep.

Teams must pre-register. Membership in KTC not required; no additional costs other than individual entry fees.

RESULTS Complete results will be posted on the KTC web page at www.ktc.org.

RACE ETIQUETTE Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycycles, and dogs will not be allowed on the course. Use of

earphones, headsets is discouraged.

INFORMATION Contact Race Director Eddie Reymond at 670-1533 or 693-4909 or [email protected]

KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB PROUDLY PRESENTS

NEW YEAR'S DAY 5K RUN/WALKAwarding the top 100 women/men!

We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits unsportsmanlike conductor is abusive to volunteers.

Address _______________________________________________________

City ____________________________________ State ______ Zip ________

Phone (____) ______-_______ Email________________________________

In case of emergency, call ______________________ at phone __________

TEAM COMPETITION: Open _____ Corporate_____ Women _____

TEAM NAME_________________________________________________

Like to volunteer at some future KTC race, please check here ____

" KTC Volunteerism at its finest: Run Three Races, Work One"


2009 YWCA RACE AGAINST RACISM

5K RUN AND 1 MILE WALK/RUN To benefit the YWCA Knoxville

January 17, 2009 – Phyllis Wheatley Center 124 S. Cruze St., Knoxville, TN 37915

*Pre-Race Entertainment/Registration/Check-in: 11:30pm – 12:45pm

**Run and Walk Starts @ 1:00pm--- Awards Presentation @ 1:45pm

Pre-registration deadline is January 7, 2009 $15 per person for Team of 5 or more $20 per person registered by January 7, 2009/ $25 thereafter for everyone $12 per child under 15

Each Team member must submit his/her own registration form with payment. All pre-registered participants will receive a long-

sleeved t-shirt on the day of the event. Late and/or event day registrant’s will receive t-shirts while supplies last.

Name

E-Mail address

Address

City State Zip

Phone Emergency Phone

Team Name Team Captain

Age (as of 1/17/09) Birthdate:(month) (day) (year)

Male Clydesdale (Male 200 lbs+)

Female Athena (Female150lbs+)

Runner Walker Wheelchair

YWCA 2009 RACE AGAINST RACISM

RELEASE OF LIABILITY ATHLETE’S RELEASE: Please Sign and date: I understand that running and volunteering to work in the club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter and run the YWCA RACE AGAINST RACISM unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run/walk. I assume all risks associated with participating, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, and course conditions. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, do waive and release the YWCA, The KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, the CITY OF KNOXVILLE,, all members thereof; and, further the sponsors, their representatives, and successors, from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion picture, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

Signature (Under 18 – legal guardian signature) DATE

YWCA Knoxville Anti-Racism Pledge: I pledge to treat all individuals with dignity, respect and as an equal. I will stand up to prejudice in every form and do my part to eliminate racism.

Signature DATE

Send completed form and payment to: YWCA Knoxville, 420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902

Or Fax to: 865-637-5263

You may pay by: Check (Enclosed) Master Card Visa Discover Card # Expiration Date 3-digit Verification Code

*Parking is available at the Vine Middle School or Tabernacle Baptist Church **Please do not bring dogs**

Awards presented to the following: Overall: 1st Place Male & Female Masters (40+): 1st Place Male & Female Grandmasters (50+): 1st Place Male & Female Athena – 1st Place Female Clydesdale –1st Place Male Wheelchair – 1st Place Largest Team – 1st Place Age Categories: (Top 3 in each, male and female)

14 and under 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-69 70-79

80 and over

T-Shirt Size

(Circle One)

S M L XL

XXL


__________________________ _______________________ _____ Athlete's Signature & if under 18, parent's signature Date

OFFICIAL 2009 CALHOUN'S TEN MILER ENTRY FORM

Race Number

ATHLETE'S RELEASE: PLEASE READ, TO RUN THE RACE, YOU MUST SIGN AND DATE IT.I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter and run in the CALHOUNS10 MILE ROADRACE unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my abilityto safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and /or volunteering to work in the aforementioned race, includingbut not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the conditionof the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself, and anyone entitledto act on my behalf, waive and release THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, CALHOUNS RESTAURANT, any and all members thereof, andall further sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of my participation in theaforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for anylegitimate purpose.

Fill out completely and mail w/fee to:

Calhoun's 10 Miler, c/o Angie Manis

8419 Carter Mill Rd

Knoxville, TN 37914

Make checks payable to:

The Knoxville Track Club (No refunds)

KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB PROUDLY PRESENTS THE

CALHOUN'S 10 MILER 8:00 A.M., JANUARY 24, 2009

FIRST OF FOUR RACES IN KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB'S 2009 HIGH MILEAGE WINTER SERIES

Calhoun's 10 Miler, Straw. Plains ½ Marathon, Whitestone 30K , Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon or ½ Marathon

Register Now For First 3 Races in the High Mileage Series to Receive Special Discount (see back)

DATE TIME PLACE Saturday morning, January 24, 2009, 8:00 am. Starts and finishes at Calhoun's Restaurant at the Marina in Lenoir City.

Directions: From I-75, take the Lenoir City Exit (#81). Proceed through Lenoir City on Highway #321. After crossing Highway #11, turn .3 mi.

to the right at the Lenoir City Park sign. Follow the signs to the Overlook and Marina/Restaurant. If you go over the dam, you've gone too far.

COURSE DESCRIPTION Course certified by USATF #TN 08002MS. A lovely, challenging, scenic out and back course that runs on rural,

country roads with an infamous cemetery hill to keep you an honest runner.

REGISTRATION AND FEES Early: $20 (postmarked by Friday, January 16, 2009). After: $25 through 1/24/09, 6:30-7:30 am.at Calhoun's.

T-SHIRTS First Quality 100% cotton, long-sleeved. Pre-registered runners receive shirts on race day. Race day registrants receive shirts as

supplies last or at later date.

AWARDS To the top three overall, first masters (40+), first grandmasters (50+), & first veterans (60+) male and female. Top three

Clydesdale/Athena (200 lbs.+ male, 150 lbs.+ female). Awards 3 deep in the following age divisions:

MALE & FEMALE: (must be at least 14 yrs.) : 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80+.

Overall winners not eligible for age division awards. Awards must be picked up by winners. They will not be mailed.

KTC TEAM COMPETITION Divisions: Open, Women's; top 4 members score (top 3 in Women's Div.), awards 4 deep. There are no

additional costs other than individual entry fees. Membership in KTC is not required.

POST RACE CELEBRATION A great post race continental breakfast provided by Calhoun's. Course Closes after 2 hrs., 15 min.

RESULTS Overall and complete results are available on the KTC web page: www.ktc.org. Please train accordingly

INFORMATION Contact Race Director Ron McElhaney, 865-777-0409, [email protected].

Name

Last _______________________

First _______________________

Sex Circle one: male female

Age (as of January 24, 2009) ________

Birthdate (month)_____ (day)_____ (yr)____

Clydesdale/Athena Weight Div:

200 lbs.+ male___ 150 lbs.+ female___

FEES: (may use KTC Vol. Coupons)

____ $20 early/$25 late

____ No Shirt, deduct $5

____ KTC member, deduct $3

____ Extra breakfast ticket x $5 each

____ Total

Circle T-Shirt Size: S M L XL

RUN AT LEAST THREE & WORK ONE FOR SPECIAL AWARD ELIGIBILITY

Address _______________________________________________________

City ____________________________________ State ______ Zip ________

Phone (____) ______-___________ Email___________________________

In case of emergency, call ______________________ at phone ____________

Team Competition: Open____ Women's____

Team Name_________________________________________

Like to volunteer at future KTC races? ____ Check here

"KTC Volunteerism At It's Finest: Run Three Races, Work One"

We reserve the right to disqualify anyone displaying unsportsmanlike behavior

Use of headphones strongly discouraged


KTC’s 2009 High Mileage Winter Series

Calhoun’s 10 Miler Strawberry Plains Half Marathon Whitestone 30K

Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon or Half Marathon

**REGISTER FOR THE FIRST THREE OF SERIES NOW

FOR SPECIAL DISCOUNT

Calhoun’s 10 Miler Saturday, January 24, 2009, 8:00 AM – Lenoir City, TN

Strawberry Plains Half Marathon Saturday, February 14, 2009, 9:00 AM, Strawberry Plains, TN

Whitestone 30K Sunday, March 1, 2009, 8:30 am EST, Paint Rock, TN

Race Series Discount vs. Regular Pre-Reg. Race Fee Calhoun’s 10 Miler $15 $20 ($17 KTC member) Strawberry Plains Half Marathon $20 $25 ($27 KTC member) Whitestone 30K $35 $40 ($37 KTC member) Total $70 $85 (no additional discounts; will receive shirts)

Extra Meals Needed:

Calhoun’s 10 Mi ___ x $5 Whitestone 30K ___ x $10 For Special Discount, print this form & send with completed Calhoun’s race entry form (no need to fill out

separate form for Strawberry Plains Half Marathon and Whitestone 30K) by JANUARY 16, 2009 to:

Registrar: Angie Manis/Special Discount High Mileage Series 8419 Carter Mill Rd. Knoxville, TN 37914 Fee Enclosed: ____ $70, Series Discount ____ extra meal tickets (see above) ____ Total (KTC volunteer coupons accepted) Liability- Must Sign I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity and that I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in these events including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants and wildlife, the effects of the weather (including heat or extreme cold, snow, ice, wind) traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Knoxville Track Club, Calhoun’s Restaurant, Whitestone Country Inn, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in any of these events or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. Further, I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of any of these events for legitimate purposes.

Athlete’sSignature ________________________________________________________________________________ Date_____________ (Signature of parent or guardian if under 18)


Fill Out Completely and Mail with Entry Fee to:Angie Manis, Strawberry Plains H. Marathon8419 Carter Mill Rd.Knoxville, TN 37914

Make checks payable toThe Knoxville Track Club (NO REFUNDS)

Athlete's Signature & if under 18, parent's signature Date

OFFICIAL 2009 STRAWBERRY PLAINS HALF MARATHON/10K ENTRY FORM

ATHLETE'S RELEASE: PLEASE READ, TO RUN THE RACE, YOU MUST SIGN AND DATE IT.I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter and runin the STRAWBERRY PLAINS HALF MARATHON/10K unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide byany decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with runningand /or volunteering to work in the aforementioned race, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants,the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the condition of the road and traffic on the course,all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in considerationof your acceptance of my application, I for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release THEKNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, LAWLER -WOOD, RUSH-STRONG SCHOOL, TENNESSEE SPORTS MEDICINE any and allmembers thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims or liability of any kind arisingout of my participation in the aforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessnesson the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motionpictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

STRAWBERRY PLAINS HALF MARATHON & 10K

DATE TIME AND PLACE Saturday, February 14, 2009. 9:00 a.m. Starts and finishes at Rush-Strong School in downtown Strawberry Plains.Strawberry Plains is located about 10 miles east of Knoxville, just off highway 11-E.WARNING February is WINTER in East Tennessee. Be Prepared for COLD WEATHER. In case of race cancellation due to inclement weather,check the KTC Message Board at www.ktc.org.DIRECTIONS From Knoxville, take I-40 East. Exit on the east side of town at Exit 394 (Ashville Hwy). Turn left & head east for six miles, bear lefton #11E. Go three and 1/4 miles; left on Old Andrew Johnson Hwy. (Eastview Mem. Gardens is on your right). Go .8 miles to the school.COURSE DESCRIPTION AND HIGHLIGHTS Courses CERTIFIED: USATF (#TN 04007DJR) (#TN 01034/RH). A lovely scenic, rolling &course that meanders through the rural Holston River Valley with views of Clinch and House Mountains; 10K course is mostly flat.EXPECTED PARTICIPATION/ COURSE RECORDS 500 runners; Bill Kabasenche 1:08:15 (2000) Doris Windsand-Dausman 1:23:29 (1993).REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE Early - $25 by Friday, Feb. 6, 2009. After -$30.00 through 8:30 am race day at Strawberry Plains.REGITRATION at Rush Strong School between 7:00 - 8:30 on raceday morning.T-SHIRTS 1st quality, Cool-max, long-sleeved. Pre-reg. runners receive shirts on raceday. Late registrants, as supplies last or later date.AWARDS Awards to the top three overall, top Masters (40+), top Grandmasters (50+), top Veterans (60+), male and female. Awards to the topthree Clydesdale (male, 200 lbs+) Athena (female 150 lbs+). Overall winners not eligible for age division awards (three deep). Male & female age

Divisions in 10K as follows: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59,60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+; Half MarathonAge Divisions (no runners under 14 in the ½ marathon) 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80+.

Awards must be picked up on raceday morning. They will not be mailed.TEAM COMPETITION 10K only; Divisions: Open, Corporate, Women's. Top four memb.score (top three in Women's Div.); awards four deep.GRAND PRIX POINTS 2009 KTC Grand Prix Points only awarded in the Half Marathon.REFRESHMENTS An abundance of good things to eat and drink.RESULTS Complete results will be available on the KTC Web Page: www.KTC.org.RACE ETIQUETTE Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs will not be allowed on the course. Use ofearphones, headsets strongly discouraged.INFORMATION Contact Race Directors Beth MacDonald, 865-599-2317, [email protected]; Nicole Howe,[email protected], 865-983-4252.

Name

Last _______________________________

First _______________________________

Sex Circle One: Male Female

Age (as of February 14, 2009) ________

Birthdate (month)_____ (day)_____ (yr)_____

Clydesdale/Athena Div:

200 lbs. + male 150 lbs.+ female

FEES:

____ $25/Early

____ $30/Late

____ $KTC discount, deduct $3

____ No T Shirt, deduct $10

____ Total (KTC volunteer coupons accepted)

Circle T-Shirt Size: S M L XL

Race Number Address _______________________________________________________

City ____________________________________ State ______ Zip ________

Phone (____) ______-_______ Please Circle One: Half-Marathon 10K

E-mail Address __________________________________________________

In case of emergency, call ______________________ at phone _____________

TEAM COMPETITION (10K only) Open_____ Corporate _____ Women's ____

Team Name _____________________________________________________

Like to volunteer at some future KTC race, please check here ______

"KTC Volunteerism at its finest - RUN THREE RACES AND WORK ONE."

2nd Race of Knoxville Track Club's 2009 High Mileage Winter SeriesCalhouns 10 Miler, StrawPlains Half Marathon, Whitestone 30K, Covenant Health Knox. Mar./or H.Marathon

RUN AT LEAST THREE AND WORK ONE FOR SPECIAL AWARD ELIGIBILITY

The KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB PROUDLY PRESENTS THE 21st ANNUAL

We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibitsunsportsmanlike conduct or is abusive to volunteers.

COURSE CLOSES

AFTER 3 HOURS

__________________________________________________


Fill Out Completely and Mail with Entry Fee to:Bobby Holcombe/Whitestone 30K4208 Mascarene Rd.Knoxville, TN 37921

Make checks payable toThe Knoxville Track Club (NO REFUNDS)

Race Number

OFFICIAL 2009 WHITESTONE 30K ENTRY FORM

________________________ ____________________ _______

ATHLETE'S RELEASE: MUST BE READ, SIGNED AND DATED.I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter and runin the WHITESTONE 30K unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race officialrelative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and /or volunteering to work inthe aforementioned race, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, includinghigh heat or humidity, ice and snow, the condition of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known andappreciated by me.Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself,and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, WHITESTONE INN any andall members thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims or liability of any kindarising out of my participation in the aforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence orcarelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use anyphotograph, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

WHITESTONE 30K

DATE TIME AND PLACE Sunday, March 1, 2009. 8:30 a.m. Starts and finishes at the Whitestone Inn on Watts Bar Lake.DIRECTIONS From Knoxville, take I-75 south, exit 72 south of Lenoir City. Turn W. on #72, go 9 miles. Right on Paint Rock Rd, just after Hwy#322 jct. Entrance is 4 miles on right, From I-40, exit 352 S on Hwy #58, Go 6 miles to left on Hwy #72E, then 5 miles to left on Paint Rock Rd, then4 miles to the inn.LODGING For reservations at one of the inn's 20 beautiful rooms, call (888) 247-2464 or www.whitestoneinn.com (BOOK EARLY). Runnersreceive a 10 discount on the room rate. Be sure to say you're running the KTC's Whitestone 30K.COURSE DESCRIPTION AND HIGHLIGHTS : Course CERTIFIED, USATF #TN 02001 RH. A lovely, rolling, scenic, & rural course thatmeanders through rural Tennessee countryside. Incredible downhill start, amazing uphill finish.EXPECTED PARTICIPATION 200 runners. COURSE RECORDS: Stewart Ellington 1:44:17 (2008), Kathy Wolski 2:10:42 (2008).REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE Early, $40 by Friday, February 20, 2009. Late, $45.00 through race morning, 6:45-8:00 a.m. at Whitestone Inn.T-SHIRTS Special COOLMAX, long-sleeved. Pre-reg. runners receive shirts on raceday. Late registrants, as supplies last or later date.PACKET PICK-UP Packets will not be mailed. You may pick up your packet at the Whitestone Inn between 6:45 - 8:00 a.m. on raceday morning.AWARDS Awards to the top three overall, top Masters (40+), top Grandmasters (50+) top Veterans (60+), male and female. Awards to the topthree Clydesdale (male, 200 lbs.+) & Athena (female 150 lbs.+). Awards to the top 4 three person Teams. Overall winners not eligible for agedivision awards (three deep). Awards must be picked up on raceday morning. They will not be mailed.MALE & FEMALE Age Divisions: No runners under 14. 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80+.TEAM COMPETITION (3 PERSON RELAY) Divisions: Open, Corporate, Women's. Awards to top four teams.REFRESHMENTS A bounteous buffet brunch provided by the Whitestone Inn following the race. Extra buffet tickets $10 each.RESULTS Complete results will be available on the KTC web page, www.KTC.org.COURSE ETIQUETTE We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct or is abusive to volunteers. Due toinsurance regulations, no headsets, , bicycles, baby strollers, roller blades or pets on the course. Earphones strongly discouraged.INFORMATION Contact Race Director Bobby , 865-671-4854, [email protected].

Third Race of the 2009 KTC High Mileage Winter SeriesCalhouns 10 Miler, Strawberry Plains Half Marath., Whitestone 30K, Covenant Health Knox. Marathon or 1/2 Marath.

Name

Last _______________________________

First _______________________________

Sex: Male Female

Age (as of March 1, 2009) _____

DOB: (month)_____ (day)_____ (yr)_____

Clydesdale/Athena Weight Div:

200 lbs+. male 150 lbs.+ female

FEES:

____ $40/Early

____ $45/Late

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____ KTC Discount, deduct $3

No Shirt Option, deduct $10

____ Extra buffet ticket $10 each

____ TOTAL (KTC Vol. Coupons Accepted)

The KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB Proudly Presents the 8th ANNUAL

"RUN ANY THREE & WORK ONE FOR SPECIAL AWARD ELIGIBILITY"

COURSE CLOSES AFTER 4 HOURS

PLEASE TRAIN ACCORDINGLY

& 10KTEAM RELAY

Athlete's Signature & if under 18, parent's signature Date

Circle Shirt Size: S M L XL

Address _______________________________________________________

City ____________________________________ State ______ Zip ________

Phone (____) ______-_______

E-mail Address __________________________________________________

In case of emergency, call ______________________ at phone _____________

Team Competition Open_____ Corporate_____ Women's _____

10K Relay Team Name _____________________________________________

I will run this leg of the relay: #1___ #2___ #3 ___

____ I will run 1st leg of relay AND the full distance

KTC Volunteer Spirit at Its Finest "RUN THREE AND WORK ONE".

Like to help at a future KTC Event? Check here _____


We want to welcome all new members to the Knoxville Track Club

New KTC MembersNew KTC Members

KTC MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONName_______________________________________________________________________________Date of Birth____________________________Address_____________________________________________________________E-Mail address __________________________________City_____________________________________________________________________________________State_____________________________Zip_______________Business Affiliation_________________________________________Business phone____________________Home phone_________________________Age_________________Sex_________________ New member_____________Renewal_____________Dues:Individual Membership ($20.00)____________________Two Years ($35.00)____________________Three Years ($50.00))____________________

Family ($30.00)___________________________Two Years ($50.00)__________________Three years ($75.00)______________________________Student (High school and younger ($15.00)_______________Two Years ($25.00)__________________Three Years ($35.00)____________________Special discount for those receiving footnotes electronically: One Year - Save $5.00; Two Years - Save $10.00; Three Years - Save $15.00 ______________

SEND APPLICATION AND DUES TO: Ken St.Germain - KTC Membership - P.O. Box 52266, Knoxville TN 37950-2266 -- make checks payable to Knoxville Track Club

We would very much appreciate your volunteer help in the "Adopt-a-Highway" and "Adopt-a-Creek" program, and/or at least two races a year. Thosevolunteering in club events can earn awards for their participation. Contact volunteer chairperson Jill Bedford at 560-1589 for details. Please checkthose events that interest you. The race director will then contact you.

MEMBER'S SIGNATURE__________________________________________________________________________DATE_____________________________________

MEMBERS RELEASE: I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I assume all risks associated with running and/or volunteering to work in such races, including but not

limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the condition of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having

read this release/waiver and knowing these facts, I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA, USATF, members thereof

and all further sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned races/activities, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or

carelessness on the part of The Knoxville Track Club.

ARTICLES: Anyone who wishes to write or submit photos pertinent to the running community are invited to send copy, photos, and letters(preferably on diskette or by e-mail to [email protected]) to the editor, Michael deLisle, 1633 Helmbolt Rd, Knoxville TN 37909, or call (865)560-5193. Copy and art deadlines are the 15th day of each even numbered month (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec). Publication is bimonthly,beginning with the January issue, and is usually mailed on or about the 10th day of the month. We cannot take responsibility for unsolicitedmanuscripts, but if you send a SASE, we can generally return these items. Contents © 2008 Knoxville Track Club.

CLASSIFIED: Call Footnotes editor Michael deLisle (865) 560-5193 for rate quotation and circulation information.

JOIN THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB: The KTC meetings and races are open to anyone who is interested in physical fitnessthrough running. Membership includes the award winning magazine FOOTNOTES, monthly business meetings, program meetings, KTC roadtrips, the annual picnic/awards banquet and the Christmas party. To join the KTC, fill out this application and send it with the appropriate feeto the membership chairperson at the address indicated.

____ New Year's Day 5K Run/Walk -- January 1, 2008____ Calhouns 10 Miler -- January 26, 2008____ Strawberry Plains Half Marathon/10K -- Feb 16, 2008____ Whitestone 30K -- March 2, 2008____ Belly of the Beast Trail Race -- March 16, 2008____ Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon/Half/5K-March 30, 2008____ Greenways 5K & 2-mile Dog Jog -- April 5, 2008____ Haw Ridge Spring Splat -- April 13, 2008____ BlueCross Dogwood Classic 5K Run/Walk -- April 26, 2008

____ Kids Road Mile -- May 10, 2008____ Seven Islands Sunblast Trail Race-- May 17, 2008____ TN Sports Med EXPO 10000/5K Run/Walk -- May 24, 2008____ ETHC / KTC Youth Athletics Program -- June, 2008____ Trail That Can’t Be Concord -- June 1, 2008____ Summer Solstice 8K -- June 21, 2008____ Healthstar Jackie Long Memorial 5K -- June 28, 2008____ Forks of the River Trail Race - June 29, 2008____ Pilot Fireball Classic 5K Run/Walk -- July 3, 2008

____ I. C. King of Trails Race -- July 6, 2008____ Carter Mill 10K-- July 12, 2008____ Norris Dam Trail Race -- August 31, 2008____ ETHC/KTC Middle School Cross Country -- September, 2008____ Wears Valley 15K -- September 21, 2008____ Big South Fork 17M Trail Run -- September 27, 2008____ Mill House 15K -- November 2, 2008____ BlueCross Autumnfest 8K & 2-mile walk -- November 27, 2008____ KTC Adopt-a-Highway & Creek Cleanup Program

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James “Rob” Wildman

Debra I. Hinson

Cory B. Beilharz

Matthew S. McLean

Laura Gearhiser

Samuel Timothy McIlrath

Kevin Tweedy

Kevin Wright

Rebecca C. Fox

Kellie Cunningham

Sarah Starling

Steven Carey Garrett

Paul Carrasco

Greg Jobe

Thomas K. Looney

Jeffrey Hirsch

Pamela G. Montgomery

Charlie Mccall

Daniel Fipps

Rachael Gabriel

Sarah Steele

Tracy A. Barker

Bruce Palmer

Laurie Macnair

James Patrick Hall

Sebby Edwards

Whitney Tidd

Matthew T. Everett

Jeff Chapman

Eleanore J. Womac

Alicia Butts

Jason Hudson

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NOVEMBER1 Seymour - 8:30 am. Seymour Rotary 5K Classic. See entry form in September FOOTNOTES.

2 Walland - 7:00 am. MILL HOUSE CLASSIC 15K. See entry form in September FOOTNOTES.

8 Loudon - 8:30 am. Fitness is Fun 5K. See entry form on KTC Website.

15 Rutledge - 7:30 am. Rutledge Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K. See entry form in September FOOTNOTES.

16 Knoxville - Buddy’s 5K Race Against Cancer. See information in September FOOTNOTES.

22 Knoxville - 8:30 am. Cross Knox 15K. See enclosed entry form.

22 Knoxville - 9:00 am. March for Africa 5K. See enclosed form.

22 Oak Ridge - 8:30 am. Oak Ridge Half Marathon. Info: (865) 482-5211

27 Knoxville - 8:30 am. AUTUMNFEST 8K. See enclosed entry form.

29 Harlan, KY - 8:30 am. Mountain Masters 16-Mile Trail Race. Info: (606) 521-2187

29 Pikeville - 11:00 am. Plateau Gobbler Gallop. Info: (615) 773-8785

DECEMBER7 Alcoa - 2:00 pm. Reindeer Run 5K. See enclosed entry form.

13 Knoxville - 10:00 am. Jingle Bells Run for Arthritis. See enclosed entry form.

13 Limestone - 11:00 am. Pioneer Five Miler. Info: (423) 257-6188.

JANUARY1 Knoxville - 9:30 am. NEW YEAR’S DAY 5K. See enclosed entry form.

17 Knoxville - Race Against Racism. See enclosed entry form.

17 Norris - 11:00 am. Norris Dam Challenge 12K. Info: (865) 470-7909

24 Lenoir City - 8:00 am. CALHOUNS TEN-MILER. See enclosed entry form.

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Knoxville Track Club Events are in BOLD type. For more details about regional races, see monthly race calen-dars in Running Journal. Check the KTC WEBSITE http://www.ktc.org or call KTC HOTLINE 687-8493 Seeenclosed entry form.for details about a particular race. Race entry forms are often available online.

Sunday, March 30, 2008 - 7:00 a.m. Fourth Annual COVENANTHEALTH KNOXVILLE MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON, 5K ANDCARITEN KIDS RUN. Entry forms available in Footnotes and on themarathon website, www.knoxvillemarathon.com.

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