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Stellar year for KTCOfficials - page 19

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The Starting LineJoe Jackson, A Word from the Prez ............................. 5Betty Schohl, From the Director’s Chair ...................... 6Michael deLisle, The Inside Stuff ................................ 7

Feature ColumnistsMichael deLisle, Treadin’ Trodden Trails .................. 13Jill Bedford, Volunteer Perspective............................ 15Mick Larrabee, For Ultimate Performance ................. 16Lee Murphy, Preventing Fatigue .............................. 19Bob Godwin, Biking With Bob ................................ 23

Guest ColumnistsJason Altman, Marathon Update ................................ 9Stanley Underwood, KTC Officials ........................... 19Will Skelton, Greenways Update ............................. 20Kristy Altman, Girls on the Run ................................ 22Bill Finley, On Owls, Larks and Eagles ...................... 26Dave Alderman, Team Competition ......................... 28

Other FeaturesBoard of Directors and Committees.......................... 4Grand Prix Points Update ........................................ 12Group Runs ........................................................... 17Board of Directors Meeting Minutes ....................... 24KTC Winter Series ................................................. 27Membership Page ................................................. 42

Race ReportsMill House Classic 15K ......................................... 29Autumnfest 8K ...................................................... 30

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

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

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PRESIDENTJohn Clark406-8744

VICE PRESIDENTto be announced at

January Board Meeting

SECRETARYKristy Altman

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TREASURERRon McElhaney

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTORBetty Schohl

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

LONG DISTANCE COMMITTEEDoug Anderson, John Barrow, KenChilds, Martin Coleman, Ed Leaver,Angie Manis, Ron McElhaney, Allan Mor-gan, Frank Murphy, Pam Parkinson, TracyRafferty, Eddie Reymond, Jerry Schohl,Betty Schohl, Felon Wilson

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

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

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MEMBERSHIPKen St. Germain

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FOOTNOTES / WEBSITEMichael deLisle

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VOLUNTEERSJill Bedford531-7249

GREENWAYSWill Skelton

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YOUTH ATHLETICSMarty Sonnenfeldt

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SOCIAL CHAIRCheryl Schoenberger

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KTC APPARELDiane Scarbrough

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Track ClubOfficers

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Bob Barber 408-9539

Hal Canfield 577-1537

Terry Cash 688-7306

Ken Childs 693-8516

John Clark 406-8744

Patrick Gildea

Laurie Gregory 281-2111

Bobby Holcombe 643-2840

Joe Jackson 693-5213

Steve Luper 522-4411

Ron McElhaney 777-0409

Eddie Reymond 670-1533

Betty Schohl 687-4617

Elijah Shekinah 385-4610

Will Skelton 523-2272

Marty Sonnenfeldt 531-8053

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THE STARTING LINEKnoxville Track Club FOOTNOTES January / February 2008 edition

A Word From the Prez...

Joe Jackson, KTC President

A Final WA Final WA Final WA Final WA Final Wordordordordord

THE STARTING LINE

Wow! Two years have passedvery quickly. As I sit at mydesk putting words on the

screen, random thought are runningthrough my head. I continue to askmyself what I want to say in these finalmoments as KTC President. Trying torecall all the events of the past two yearsis difficult, as there was so much going onduring my term of service to the club.

I guess the best place to start would beat the beginning: January 1 2006. How-ever, my first task started before thatdate. I was asked in December 2005 toget my first article ready for inclusion inthe January 2006 edition of Footnotes. Inthat first article, I asked each of you tospeak out and tell the Officers and theBoard of Directors what direction youwanted your club to take. I can reportthat you, indeed, spoke up. And weheard you. I ask that you continue to letyour voice be heard. The Board contin-ues to hear what you say and evaluatewhether those ideas can improve andadvance the Knoxville Trace Club.

Soon the Covenant Health KnoxvilleMarathon was upon me. Just a fewweeks before that event, the Director,Kevin Skurski, told me that he and hiswife were moving to Portland at theconclusion of the race. Though I will bethe first to tell you that I had not plannedon hiring a director for the Marathon,especially one who would be able to fillKevin’s shoes, I quickly formed a com-mittee to take on that task. My instruc-tions were simple: take your time, findthe right person(s) and do not panic. Itdid take a few weeks to find the newDirector(s). I knew that the continuedsuccess of the Marathon was dependent

upon a good hire for the director’s posi-tion. We hired co-directors for 2006,and the following year Jason Altmanbecame the sole director of the CovenantHealth Knoxville Marathon and is fillingKevin’s shoe quite nicely. As you know,this is the premier race for the KTC. Itcontinues to grow and allows us to giveback to the community as a whole, notjust the running community.

Great things have come into fruitionover the past two years. One of the mostpromising is that race participation num-bers continue to increase. Numbers areup 10-15 % across the board for KTCraces. Our club now has a walkingprogram: in cooperation with BlueCrossWalking Works, KTC now manages aweekly walking program and has sepa-rate walking events at some of our largerraces. For a long time some members ofthe club have been asking for an updated,more user-friendly website. It’s here!!!!The new website went live November30. Thanks to all those involved; the newsite looks great. Thanks to Bob Barberfor his leadership with the GreenwayMileage Markers. Make sure you noticethe new KTC Markers on variousGreenways; this is just one of the KTCCommunity Service Projects. Recentlywe formed a Future Committee to ensurethe KTC continues to grow, thrive, andstays on sound financial footing. Overthe past two years, this club has madegreat strides to secure ourselves finan-cially and have taken the needed steps tomake sure we were not one bad race shy ofdisaster.

On the racing side of things, we’vecranked out some great running events.I want to thank all the Race Directors and

volunteers for all the long hoursand hard work. Without you theKTC would have folded long ago.Thanks also to Marty Sonnenfeldtand his staff for all they continue todo with the Youth Athletics Pro-gram; it is one of the best in thenation, and continues to teach ouryouth not only about health and

track & field, but how to become greatcitizens. Thanks to Steve Luper and thecontinued successes of the KTC OfficialsProgram. Thanks to Angie Manis andMichael deLisle for all of your manycontributions. Jason Altman, you are thebest. Betty Schohl, where do I start? Iknew when KTC hired you as ExecutiveDirector, we headed in the right direc-tion. Thanks for all your hard work tokeep the wheels of the club rolling. Thanksto all the great board members and clubofficers with whom I have been blessedto serve, and thanks for all the greatfriends I’ve made along the way.

Just so you know, I will still be servingon the Board for one more year as theImmediate Past President. Then it’s outto pasture, I guess. I still have a fewideas to toss around, so watch out. Iwant to wish great success to the nextPresident, officers, board of directorsand staff. I hope their run will be as funand exciting as mine has been. I canpromise you the club will be in verycapable and hard working hands. I urgeeach of you as members to rememberthis is your club. Please continue tovolunteer your time and services so theclub will continue to grow. I also ask thateach of you look within yourself anddetermine if a leadership role within theclub is a place for you. It that answer is“yes,” we will find a place for you andthose talents.

In closing, I have two things left tosay. When I first took the reins as yourpresident, I asked myself, “What lastingimpression do I want to leave upon theKTC?” The very first thing I told myself

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Knoxville Track Club FOOTNOTES January / February 2008 edition


From The Director’s Chair…….

A New YearBegins

by Betty SchohlKTC Executive Director

The New Year’s Day 5K Run/Walkjumpstarted the New Year forKTC. Calhoun’s Restaurant has

been a great venue for us for quite a fewyears. It’s great to have a warm place toregister before the race. Afterwards it’snice to go inside and enjoy the continentalbreakfast during the postrace ceremo-nies. We’re grateful that EddieReymond continues to orga-nize and direct this race eachyear despite his busy life asHealth Shoppe proprietor andfather of three children.

In 2008, KTC wel-comes a new incom-ing president, JohnClark. John has beeninvolved in the club formore than ten years. He has run tenmarathons (the Covenant Health Knox-ville Marathon was his tenth), and saysthat his favorite distance is the half mara-thon. In addition to beginning a two yearterm as KTC President, John serves onthe Marathon Advisory Council and theFutures Planning Committee. He’s beena regular volunteer at many KTC events.

We give a heartfelt thanks to out-going president Joe Jackson for his strongleadership during his tenure on the Board.Joe will still be very involved in the KTC,and we hope that we will continue to hearhis wonderful voice sing the nationalanthem at some of our events.

KTC’s Long Distance Winter Serieswill soon begin: Calhoun’s 10 Miler onJanuary 26th, Strawberry Plains HalfMarathon on February 16th, Whitestone30K on March 2nd, and either the Cov-enant Health Knoxville Marathon or HalfMarathon on March 30th. To be eligible

for a special award for participation in thisseries, one must run any three of the fourraces in the series as well as volunteer inat least one. Volunteering can be doneeither before or after the race and there-fore does not have to prelude running therace. The Long Distance Series awardswill be announced and given out at the

BlueCross Dogwood Classic 5KRun/Walk on April 26th.

The marathon trainingprogram, coordinated byElijah Shekinah and spon-

sored by the KnoxvilleOrthopedic Clinic, gotoff to a good start onNovember 17th.Weekly training runsoccur on Saturdays

and some of them will be incorporatedinto the scheduled long distance KTCraces. The training program provides aneffective and fun way for people to trainfor the Covenant Health Knoxville Mara-thon (or Half).

The new KTC website has been wellreceived. It’s an appealing graphic repre-sentation of all our club has to offer in theway of road racing, trail running, walk-ing, youth cross country and track &field, and social opportunities throughoutthe year. The theme of the website is GetGetGetGetGetInvolved: Connect, Compete, Con-Involved: Connect, Compete, Con-Involved: Connect, Compete, Con-Involved: Connect, Compete, Con-Involved: Connect, Compete, Con-tributetributetributetributetribute. Check it out at www.ktc.org.

The KTC’s Trail Series will offer agood selection of low-key (entry fee only$10) trail races, seven in all, includingnew venues at Norris and Haw Ridge.These races have become increasinglypopular and have drawn a growing num-ber of participants who welcome the softsurfaces of off-road running.

KTC is driven primarily byvolunteer effort. The Board ofDirectors is staffed by volun-teers (except for the ExecutiveDirector and the Youth Athlet-ics Director). Many volunteerhours are consumed by thecommittees that make so manydecisions that determine club

happenings, such as the Long DistanceCommittee, Trails Committee, SocialCommittee, Futures Committee, Mara-thon Advisory Council, and the TrackMeet Management Committee. All ofthe events on our calendar are largelyorganized, directed, and staffed by vol-unteers. The Youth Athletics Programrequires volunteers for the many eventsand activities that it offers.

It’s amazing how much effort is vol-untarily supplied throughout the year.Please be sure to step up and contribute.Our KTC motto: Run Three, Work One.

Happy New Year!

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

...Joe

was to listen to what the members andBoard Members had to say. I told myselfto always be fair and make sound judg-ments. At the end of my term, I wantedto turn over the reins of a club in greatshape financially, as well as physically. Iwanted to make sure the heartbeat of theclub was strong. I wanted it to be theclub for the general membership and tomake sure your wishes were carried out.I wanted your ideas brought before theBoard of Directors, not mine. I neverwant to look back with regrets. I wantedto hand over a club that would continueto grow and, most of all, just make surethe club did not fold under my leadershipas your President.

I hope I have accomplished all of thesethings and more. Only the test of timewill be the judge of that. I can truly say,as I often have, that it has been a pleasureto serve you. The second and final thing,Thanks to all the members of the Knox-ville Track Club. You’re the best!!!!

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Commencement

INSIDE STUFFINSIDE STUFFINSIDE STUFFINSIDE STUFFINSIDE STUFFMichael deLisle, FOOTNOTES Editor

IF YOU AREN’T A REGULAR VISITOR TO THE KNOXVILLE TRACKCLUB WEBSITE - www.ktc.org - YOU’RE MISSING OUT ON THE

MOST COMPLETE AND UP TO DATERUNNING INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN THEAREA

Complete race results, usually within 48 hours, top to bottom in everyage group and Clydesdales, not just the award winners

Inside information on the officers and board of directors of KTCGroup runs, social happenings, upcoming parties and eventsLinks to dozens of interesting running web sites nationwide

Race schedules, track & field results, trail running, cross country, you name it!Conplete coverage of Youth Athletics events

The word commencement is oftenmisinterpreted as meaning “end.”Instead, to commence is to begin,

and January 2008 is a time of sweepingcommencement for the Knoxville TrackClub.

Look at the cover of this magazine.Although the new header debuted lastissue, new typefaces abound within Foot-notes, from cover to cover, as do newfooters and other design elements.

Consider the new website, broughtinto this world through the leadership ofKeith Gemeinhart and the Website Com-mittee. Making its appearance on No-vember 30, the new site offers a new lookand bold design features that continue toevolve to meet the changing needs of theKTC membership.

New faces sit at the table of the KTCBoard of Directors, most notably at thenorth end, where John Clark has takenthe helm at the beginning of a two-yearterm as president. New board membersinclude Terry Cash and Dave Alderman,two familiar faces who have doneyeomanlike work as volunteers, as wellas frequent race participants.

Marty Sonnenfeldt, head honcho ofthe KTC Youth Athletics program, isreadying the announcement that ShaneBegnaud, former UT athlete and eventspecialty coach for YAP, will be namedCompetitive Team Director. Shane’senergy and talent will take the competi-tive program to another level.

The KTC Trails Committee has pre-pared an adventurous slate of races for2008, culminating (at least as of thiswriting) in the Norris Dam Hard TrailRace, which will traverse roughly 20Kthrough the watershed and Norris DamState Park. The committee is exploringfurther the concept of an ultramarathon,ostensibly for 2009, but has notunequivocably ruled one out for 2008.

New Social Chair Cheryl Schoenbergerhas put together a list of social events forthe upcoming year, including Cades Coveoutings, pub runs, a pre-marathon spa-ghetti dinner, and a Gregory Bald azaleahike, to go along with many of thetraditional favorites KTCers have en-joyed for the past few years.

The KTC Board continues to examinethe possibility of acquiring its own chip

timing system for use in KTC events, aswell as in timing other large area races.The Board will also move forward in2008, under the leadership of Bob Bar-ber, in erecting mile markers on manylocal greenways.

What else is new? New races, newvenues, new greenways, new runners intown, the list goes on. As we movetogether into this Leap Year, OlympicYear, and Election Year, opportunitiesexist for your own involvement in thismost energetic and inclusive running com-munity. As you run, be mindful of waysand areas in which your own knowledge,abilities, and passion can commence toallow your particular star to shine withinthe KTC for 2008.

correctionUnfortunately, two dates forthe Treadin’ Trodden TrailsSeries have been printedincorrectly in the KnoxvilleTrack Club wall calendar.Here are the correct dates:

Seven Islands Sunblast - May 17

I.C. King of Trails Race - July 6

KTC apologizesfor any inconvenience.


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WHAT’S YOUR RESOLUTIONFOR 2008?

Jason Altman, Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Director

COVENANT HEALTHKNOXVILLE MARATHON 2007

New Marathon Logo

As we end 2007 and roll into thenew year, many people will starttalking about their New Year’s

Resolutions. Some will attempt to giveup some of their favorite indulgences. Aquick survey of my friends and neighborsreveals some are giving up fast food,chips and salsa, or even a favorite bever-age. Another common theme is to “Getin Shape.” When pressed for furtherelaboration, one resounding theme I hearis to complete a major fitness accom-plishment in the new year. For some,this is completing a first 5K. For othersit is competing in an Ironman Triathlon.For most of us, something in the middlewould be considered a major accom-plishment in 2008. So why not go for thehalf-marathon?

The 2008 Covenant Health KnoxvilleMarathon and Half-Marathon is March30, 2008. With a 12-week trainingprogram sponsored by Knoxville Ortho-pedic Clinic beginning January 5th, thetiming could not be better for tackling thehalf-marathon; be it your first or simplytrying to beat your best time. KOC willbe providing trainers and therapists atseveral of the meetings to answer anyinjury –related or training questionsyou may have. The group training willmeet every Saturday up until race week-end at various locations in and aroundKnoxville. Last year, we averaged over100 runners and walkers on each Sat-urday. You’ll be sure to find friends ofsimilar pace to join up with for yourtraining.

If the half-marathon is just a little

further than you’re thinking this year,grab three of your friends and enter themarathon relay. Even if you’re not doingthe final leg, all four team members willbe allowed to cross the finish line onMarch 30th. Of course if you’re thinking2008 is your year to complete your first5K, join us for what has fast becomeKnoxville’s most prestigious 5K.

If you’ve got children, we’ve got acouple great events to help keep them offthe couch and get in shape during the newyear. Join us Saturday, January 19th, atthe Knoxville Zoo for the Cariten Kids’Run Kickoff. Registration starts at 10:30a.m., with the event starting at noon.Each child participating will receive freeentry to the zoo along with one parent.Each additional person will be ½ offadmission. Once the child completes theone-mile fun run at the zoo, they willreceive a goody bag that will include amileage log. With this log, they can tracktheir own marathon by completing 25separate one mile runs/walks in themonths leading up until race day of themarathon. When they complete the 1.2mile distance on March 30th, they willreceive a certificate of completion as well

as a finisher’s medal. Note that theirregistration payment for the Cariten Kids’Run includes both the event at the Knox-ville Zoo as well as the Cariten Kids’ Runon March 30th.

Finally, one of my personal resolu-tions is to bring new offerings and addi-tional services to the Covenant HealthKnoxville Marathon. One new item wewill have in 2008 is Text Message Run-ner Updates. Friends and family mem-bers will be able to track their favoriterunner on race day by receiving textmessage alerts as he or she crossesvarious points along the marathon course,including their finishing time. We’ve alsoadded a new Runner’s Forum, a Runner’sBlog Section, and a Route Planner to themarathon website. These tools can beutilized to have participants chart theirtraining, ask questions about the race,and ultimately build a better online com-munity. Finally, with our race being ona Sunday, we felt that we should offersomething for the regular churchgoerswho are sacrificing their Sunday morningroutine. We’ll be having a pre-race non-denominational church service at theKnoxville Convention Center on March30th.

For more information about the KOCtraining programs, the Cariten Kids’ Run,or any other news and updates, pleasevisit us at www.knoxvillemarathon.com.If you cannot find the information you’relooking for, contact the marathon officeat 865-684-4294 [email protected]. See youall this March!


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Run For Rewards

Join our group runs/walks and earn rewards! We have teamed up with

Brooks to start a "Run For Rewards" program on Jan 2, 2008.

Possible Rewards: Brooks Drawstring Bag Brooks Technical Top Brooks Mesh Hat Pair of Brooks shoes

Details on our website.

Upcoming Events

Brooks Night Life Run – fun run while learning how to stay safe at night

Pearl Izumi Fun Run – take a test run in a pair of Pearl Izumi shoes

KOC Marathon Training Run, Feb 23rd

Triathlon 101 – 8 weeks, coach-led, training program for a sprint triathlon

Nike Track Spike Night

New Balance No Boundaries – begin to run/walk training program to complete your first 5K

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KTC Adopt a KidStill Needs Help

Clip and send to: KTC Adopt-a-Kid / PO Box 7175 / Knoxville, TN. 37921 Make donation payable to KTC.You may also make your donation online at the following link: http://www.coacho.com/event/entry/tn_ktc

First Name: ____________________________ Last Name: ____________________________Address: _______________________________________________________________________Home Phone Number: ( ______ ) ____________________________Email Address: _________________________________________________________________

Bronze Level - $35.00 (Sponsors a Child through Youth Athletics Program)Silver Level - $75.00 (Sponsors a Child through The Competitive Team)Gold Level - $175.00 (Pays for travel costs for one child on the Competitive Team)Champion Level - $ 350.00 (pays for a child to participate year-round in KTC’s programs)

Dear Club Members and Friends of Youth Athletics,

A little over seven years ago, a very brightindividual named Bo Saulsbury, who wasthen president of the Knoxville Track Club,

came up with an idea to help kids who take part inour KTC Youth Athletics Program. Why not giveKTC club members an opportunity to defray pro-gram costs for those kids in our program that arein need? It was one of those “Why did I not thinkof this” moments. What a great idea for clubmembers to adopt one of our kids that might nototherwise be able to participate in one of our greatprograms.

At Bo’s urging, we launched Adopt-a-Kid in2000. Much to the credit of our club members theprogram was warmly received. In its first yearAdopt-a-Kid raised $ 4,800.00 to help local kids. In2001 we PR’d at $5,740.00 followed by successivePR’s in 2002 - $ 9,435.00 and 2003 - $ 10,715.00.In 2004 we took a step back and raised less than inour first year. In 2005 Club Members raised$11,200, beating 2003’s record year. Last yearclub members stepped up in a big way to set a PRraising over $12,000 to help our kids. Last yearAdopt-a-Kid donations represented only a $ 6.25per club member donation. That’s less than a thirdof the cost of most road race entry fees.

I would like to thank those club members thathave so graciously supported this program over thelast seven years and especially in 2006. As we nearthe close of 2007 I am asking for your help oncemore. To date we have raised $7,412 towards ourgoal of $13,500. I urge those who have not givento consider giving back to a part of KTC that is layingthe foundation for the club’s future members. I know

that many of you have a variety ofcharitable causes you donate to and Icertainly encourage you to continue.

As we approach the end of theyear I hope that we may once againrely on your generosity. I ferventlybelieve in what the KTC does forkids in this community. It cannot bedone without your help. As a par-ent, volunteer and director of theprogram for the last eighteen years Ifirmly believe that there is no betterplace to put your time and moneythan kids. Take some time to reviewwhat we do during the course of a

year and ask yourself if contributingto this effort is worthwhile. If soplease clip and send in the attacheddonation form. I am sure you willagree that your donation goes a longway in our community and in ourclub. I thank you in advance foryour support. If you have anyquestions please feel free to contactBetty Schohl (680-2382) or myself(406-4128).

Marty Sonnenfeldt

Youth Athletics Director

2003

$10,500

$12,110

$1000

$3000

$2000

$4000

$5000

$6000

$7000

$8000

$9000

$10,000

$11,000

$12,000

2001

$5740

2000

$10,312

200720062004

$4325

$11,200

20052002

$9040

2000

$4795


THE PROFESSIONALSThere are a number of outstanding professionals in our community who can enhance your running through medical, physical, mental and even spiritual means. Some of thesewho have shown a particular affinity for working with runners are listed here. Please consider patronizing their businesses.

PHYSICAL THERAPY - Tennessee Sports Medicine / John Krusenklaus - 584-1054, 599-1166Knoxville Sports Therapy / John Harris 690-5494Exclusive Fitness & Physical Therapy / Mick Larrabee 531-5656Health South / David Higdon 558-4491Benchmark Physical Therapy / Susan Daughety 777-0367Fort Sanders Therapy Centers / Phil Bevins 531-5710

PHYSICIANS - Dr. Gil Reed, DPM 632-5733Dr. Brantley Burns, MD 524-5365Dr. Heather Sandberg DPM 523-5655

CHIROPRACTIC - David Corbitt, BA, DC 368-1320Linda Hunter, DC, 376-4684Donovan Stewart, DC 687-5700

MASSAGE THERAPY - Suzanne Stewart 525-6683Elisabeth Cox 588-0304Dirk Dandy 936-0585Healinghands Haven 705-4305Kevin Minton 740-3550Tony Parrilla 604-9296

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Final 2007 KTC Grand Prix Totals

Kathy Wolski 89Marsha Morton 79Sally Evenden 72Taylor Poling 69Wendy Williams 59Liza Graves 58Beth Rice 54Jennifer Brigati 51Shirley Sirois 49Allison Pastorek 46Phyllis Sizemore 44Becky Holt 41Doris Gove 40Cindy Spangler 37Valerie Bachmann 32Malinda Honkus 32Nicole Howe 30Kathleen Predhomme 30Becky Tener 28Pat Denton 27Rhonnda Cloinger 26Tere Stouffer 26Tracy Brooks 24Julie Claxton 24Leslee Hege 24Diane Scarbrough 23Marie Tedesco 22Gayla Cutler 21Anne Victoria 21Diane Brown 204 women tied with 19

FEMALEBob Barber 72Jeff Colfer 59Bob Cunningham 57Keith Gemeinhart 53Ken Sirois 53Tom Dever 49Ron Manis 48Paul Barrette 45Patrick Gildea 44Bobby Holcombe 43Matt Lawhern 42Sammy Nyamongo 42Jody Hinds 40Stu Ellington 38Larry Brede 35Gordon Acree 34Jeff Armstrong 34Greg Johnson 34Eric Vandervort 33Chad Newton 33Bruce Fox 32Matt Nolen 31Allen Etheridge 31Tim Kelly 30Steve Ferguson 29Ken Harrell 292 men tied with 28

MALEJerry Schohl - KTC Grand Prix recordkeeper

KnoxvilleTrack Club

CORPORATE TEAMSDenso 36Team Clayton 22Comcast Team 1 5Mahle 5Campbell Plumbing 4Clayton Team 2 4Clayton Team 5 22 teams tied with 1

WOMEN’S TEAMSRunners Market Ladies 40EBS Women 34Health Shoppe Women 20Quick Chicks 16Soccer Moms 4Distance Divas 4EBS Women # 2 3Red Hots 3Denso 2Fitness Fanatics 2Fleet Feet Women 2Kick Asphalt 23 teams tied with 1

TEAM COMPETITIONEBS Team Racing 38Team Runners Market 37Team Health Shoppe 26EBS Yellow 13Runners Market Red 11Runners Market 45 teams tied with 23 teams tied with 1

Explanation of scoringsystem and complete

results on www.ktc.org


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

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

¨ Don’t wear headphones – but if you Don’t wear headphones – but if you Don’t wear headphones – but if you Don’t wear headphones – but if you Don’t wear headphones – but if youinsist on going against this RRCA safetyinsist on going against this RRCA safetyinsist on going against this RRCA safetyinsist on going against this RRCA safetyinsist on going against this RRCA safetyguideline, keep the volume low or onlyguideline, keep the volume low or onlyguideline, keep the volume low or onlyguideline, keep the volume low or onlyguideline, keep the volume low or onlywear one headphone.wear one headphone.wear one headphone.wear one headphone.wear one headphone.

¨ If you are running an out-and-back If you are running an out-and-back If you are running an out-and-back If you are running an out-and-back If you are running an out-and-backroute on a trail, don’t just make a suddenroute on a trail, don’t just make a suddenroute on a trail, don’t just make a suddenroute on a trail, don’t just make a suddenroute on a trail, don’t just make a suddenu-turn at your turn around point. Stop,u-turn at your turn around point. Stop,u-turn at your turn around point. Stop,u-turn at your turn around point. Stop,u-turn at your turn around point. Stop,step to the right to allow oncomingstep to the right to allow oncomingstep to the right to allow oncomingstep to the right to allow oncomingstep to the right to allow oncomingtraffic the opportunity to pass. If you aretraffic the opportunity to pass. If you aretraffic the opportunity to pass. If you aretraffic the opportunity to pass. If you aretraffic the opportunity to pass. If you arewearing headphones, now is a good timewearing headphones, now is a good timewearing headphones, now is a good timewearing headphones, now is a good timewearing headphones, now is a good timeto pop out an earphone to make sure noto pop out an earphone to make sure noto pop out an earphone to make sure noto pop out an earphone to make sure noto pop out an earphone to make sure noone is approaching. Ensure the trail isone is approaching. Ensure the trail isone is approaching. Ensure the trail isone is approaching. Ensure the trail isone is approaching. Ensure the trail isclear of oncoming traffic (runners,clear of oncoming traffic (runners,clear of oncoming traffic (runners,clear of oncoming traffic (runners,clear of oncoming traffic (runners,cyclists, in-line skaters, etc.) then makecyclists, in-line skaters, etc.) then makecyclists, in-line skaters, etc.) then makecyclists, in-line skaters, etc.) then makecyclists, in-line skaters, etc.) then makeyour u-turn. Making a sudden u-turnyour u-turn. Making a sudden u-turnyour u-turn. Making a sudden u-turnyour u-turn. Making a sudden u-turnyour u-turn. Making a sudden u-turnwithout looking over your shoulder is awithout looking over your shoulder is awithout looking over your shoulder is awithout looking over your shoulder is awithout looking over your shoulder is agood way to get hit by an oncominggood way to get hit by an oncominggood way to get hit by an oncominggood way to get hit by an oncominggood way to get hit by an oncomingcyclist or skater.cyclist or skater.cyclist or skater.cyclist or skater.cyclist or skater.

¨ Avoid running on trails in the Avoid running on trails in the Avoid running on trails in the Avoid running on trails in the Avoid running on trails in theevening if they are not well lit and do notevening if they are not well lit and do notevening if they are not well lit and do notevening if they are not well lit and do notevening if they are not well lit and do nothave regular traffic.have regular traffic.have regular traffic.have regular traffic.have regular traffic.

¨ Never run more than two abreast if Never run more than two abreast if Never run more than two abreast if Never run more than two abreast if Never run more than two abreast ifyou are running in a group. Don’t be ayou are running in a group. Don’t be ayou are running in a group. Don’t be ayou are running in a group. Don’t be ayou are running in a group. Don’t be atrail hog. While pedestrians have thetrail hog. While pedestrians have thetrail hog. While pedestrians have thetrail hog. While pedestrians have thetrail hog. While pedestrians have theright of way on most trails, the goal is toright of way on most trails, the goal is toright of way on most trails, the goal is toright of way on most trails, the goal is toright of way on most trails, the goal is toshare the trails.share the trails.share the trails.share the trails.share the trails.

¨ Alert people when you are passing Alert people when you are passing Alert people when you are passing Alert people when you are passing Alert people when you are passingthem – don’t assume they are aware ofthem – don’t assume they are aware ofthem – don’t assume they are aware ofthem – don’t assume they are aware ofthem – don’t assume they are aware oftheir surroundings. A simple “on yourtheir surroundings. A simple “on yourtheir surroundings. A simple “on yourtheir surroundings. A simple “on yourtheir surroundings. A simple “on yourleft” warning will suffice.left” warning will suffice.left” warning will suffice.left” warning will suffice.left” warning will suffice.

¨ Be alert on blind curves. Be alert on blind curves. Be alert on blind curves. Be alert on blind curves. Be alert on blind curves.

¨ Stop at stop signs if the trail crosses a Stop at stop signs if the trail crosses a Stop at stop signs if the trail crosses a Stop at stop signs if the trail crosses a Stop at stop signs if the trail crosses aroadway. Don’t assume cars on the roadroadway. Don’t assume cars on the roadroadway. Don’t assume cars on the roadroadway. Don’t assume cars on the roadroadway. Don’t assume cars on the roadwill stop for the trail crossing.will stop for the trail crossing.will stop for the trail crossing.will stop for the trail crossing.will stop for the trail crossing.

¨ Be mindful of young children on the Be mindful of young children on the Be mindful of young children on the Be mindful of young children on the Be mindful of young children on thetrail – their movements can be unpre-trail – their movements can be unpre-trail – their movements can be unpre-trail – their movements can be unpre-trail – their movements can be unpre-dictable. Slowing the pace a bit whendictable. Slowing the pace a bit whendictable. Slowing the pace a bit whendictable. Slowing the pace a bit whendictable. Slowing the pace a bit whenyou pass small children on the trail is ayou pass small children on the trail is ayou pass small children on the trail is ayou pass small children on the trail is ayou pass small children on the trail is awise idea. Use this as an opportunity towise idea. Use this as an opportunity towise idea. Use this as an opportunity towise idea. Use this as an opportunity towise idea. Use this as an opportunity toslow the pace then pick up the tempo.slow the pace then pick up the tempo.slow the pace then pick up the tempo.slow the pace then pick up the tempo.slow the pace then pick up the tempo.

¨ Respect private property along the Respect private property along the Respect private property along the Respect private property along the Respect private property along thetrail.trail.trail.trail.trail.

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

¨ Get approval from local authorities Get approval from local authorities Get approval from local authorities Get approval from local authorities Get approval from local authoritiesbefore planning a race or training eventbefore planning a race or training eventbefore planning a race or training eventbefore planning a race or training eventbefore planning a race or training eventon your local multi-use trail.on your local multi-use trail.on your local multi-use trail.on your local multi-use trail.on your local multi-use trail.

TRAILRUNNINGSAFETY

13 tips from the RRCA

TRAILRUNNINGSAFETY

13 tips from the RRCA

TTT Offroad RaceSeries Taking Shape

by Michael deLisle

In an effort to create a series of racesthat will attract and satisfy a largergroup of runners than has historically

attended the Mayors Cup Series, theKTC Trails Committee hasdecided to meet monthly atleast through March work-ing on ideas for this year’sseries.

With that goal in mind,committee member NicoleHowe has devised and pre-sented to the committee apoints system that will in-clude all seven races in thisyear’s Treadin’ Trodden Trails Series.Individuals will accumulate points basedon their finish in each of the races, and canadditionally accrue points by volunteer-ing at any of the events. At the end of theseason, there will be Top Ten awards ineach of the following four categories:Male 39 and under, Female 39 and under,Male 40 and over, Female 40 and over.While the specific awards have yet to bedecided upon, it can be assumed thatnone will be plaques or plastic trophies.

In keeping with the committee’s de-sire to create a tour of events that are notsimply “road races on trails,” each of theseven races will be contested with a an“out of the box” approach sought by theindividual race directors.

I.C. King Director Jack Kilislian hasalready announced that his race, a sevenmiler of July 6, will be handicapped toallow everyone an equal chance to emergevictorious. Those who have raced on thetwisting singletracks at I.C. King knowhow difficult it is to pass or gain advan-tage on the narrow trail; this new ap-proach will level the playing field, al-

though the terrain will be anything but level.

Beth MacDonald’s Seven Islands Raceon May 17 will be followed by a kayak

tour of the French BroadRiver from Seven Islandsall the way to downtownKnoxville.

As director of the HawRidge Spring Splat, I thinkthe challenging terrain ofthe western end of the parkwill be unique enough, atleast for this first year ofthis race. I do have an

interesting idea for Concord, however.Stay tuned for that and announcementsabout the other races in the series as racedays approach.

We are thrilled to have Bobby Glennonboard as our newest committee mem-ber. Bobby has directed the prestigiousBig South Fork Trail Race since its incep-tion in 1994; his experience and perspec-tive will embellish the energies of thisgroup greatly.

Two other members, Susan Donnellyand Kerry Trammell, are highly regardedultramarathoners who have competed inultras all over the country. Their particu-lar passion will eventually bring to theKTC an ultra of our own. Whether it’sthis year or in some future year, we canrest assured that it will be an event ofexceptional quality, one of which we canbe proud.

In the meantime, get out on the trails,folks. Our cool, dry weather lends itselfperfectly to trail running. Whether yourun an old favorite or a new one, just lace‘em up and hit the trail!


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VOLUNTEER AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTEDAT THE KTC PICNIC AUGUST 2008

VOLUNTEERS!VOLUNTEERS!VOLUNTEERS!VOLUNTEERS!VOLUNTEERS!

There will once again be a multi-tiered award system of valuable KTC gear given to those who worked eithera minimum of five or a minimum of twelve events. Qualifying events include road races, track meets, adopt-a-highway, Trail Series races and youth athletics program events.

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RUN THREE; WORK ONERUN THREE; WORK ONE


by Jill Bedford, KTC Volunteer Coordinator

Plan on being ParPlan on being ParPlan on being ParPlan on being ParPlan on being Part of thet of thet of thet of thet of theKnoxville Marathon?Knoxville Marathon?Knoxville Marathon?Knoxville Marathon?Knoxville Marathon?

evitcepsrep reetnulovvolunteer perspective

Jan 19 Race Against Racism - KnoxvilleJan 19 Wilma Rudolph 10K - NewportJan 19 Norris Dam Challenge - NorrisJan 26 Calhouns Ten-Miler - Lenoir CityFeb 9 RAT Race 5K - KnoxvilleFeb 16 Strawberry Plains Half Marathon/10K - Straw PlainsFeb 23 Love Your Libraries 5K - KnoxvilleMar 1 Volunteers for Vision 5K - KnoxvilleMar 2 Whitestone 30K - Paint Rock TNMar 15 Catch the Leprechaun 5K - KnoxvilleMar 15 Surgoinsville 10 Miler - Surgoinsville TNMar 16 Belly of the Beast Offroad Race - KnoxvilleMar 22 Michael Curtin Renaissance Run 5K - NorrisMar 30 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon / Half Mara-

thon / 5K / Cariten Kids Run Apr 5 Greenways 5K - KnoxvilleApr 12 Run for Clear Air 5K - KnoxvilleApr 13 Haw Ridge Spring Splat Trail Race - Oak RidgeApr 19 CASA 8K - Rogersville TNApr 19 Breakthrough Ribbon Run 5K - KnoxvilleApr 26 BlueCross Dogwood Classic 5K - Knoxville

UPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTS

It’s marathon training time again. Soremuscles from increasing miles are aconstant for most of us. Why do we

choose to run this crazy distance? Be-cause we shouldn’t be able to, but we doit anyway. We accomplish our goal ofrunning a really run/ distance further thanmost would dare to try.

We all have certain limitations withinour own bodies. But yet we as runners,push those limitations to see just howfast could we really go. How far could wego if we really laid it all out there?

As the Covenant Health KnoxvilleMarathon is upcoming soon on March30th, many of us are planning to run all orpart of this crazy distance. 26.2 miles.42.2 kilometers. Who is their right mindwould try to run that far? Who is theirright mind would run for 4, 5 or 6 hours?There is something that draws us all toprove that we can accomplish this dis-tance. We need to prove what we arereally made of. Anyone who has ever runa marathon probably can relate to thatpoint where you wonder if you’re goingto make it the whole way. But you keepputting one foot in front of the other. Youkeep pressing forward. You keep push-ing through all that pain. You get anencouraging word from one of the volun-teers. So you keep on. And you keep on.And one more mile. An another mile.You count backwards. Only 13 moremiles. Only 10 more miles. Only 6 moremiles. Then you realize you are going tomake it. You push up that last horrible,horrible hill. Then downhill into the finishline. Ouch, ouch, ouch. Push!!! Nextthing you know, you made it into NeylandStadium and you have your finisher’smedal.

You have learned a lesson that will last

a lifetime. What is that? You think youcan’t do it? You think you don’t have themental and physical strength? Yes youdo. You are much, much stronger thanyou think. This life lesson carries true toall parts of our lives. We are a tough andhardy group as runners. We can handleanything life throws at us. One foot infront of the other. One mile after another.One race after another.

Early Saturday mornings, at differentlocations, the KTC has a marathon train-ing run. All different ability levels meet

together for the common goal of doingour own personal best for marathon day.As the weather gets colder and the mile-age grows longer, we all find more aboutour own spirit and strong wills. Thesetraining runs are well organized, withmileage marks and water left for us. Onmarathon day, mileage is called out byenergetic volunteers and water is handedto us by many encouraging hands. Whata long lonely run the marathon would bewithout the support and encouragementof our much appreciated volunteers.

This is why we encourage everyoneto volunteer as you can make time to doso. We encourage all runners to “Runthree, work one”. There are opportuni-ties to volunteer at some races, evenwhen you plan to run as well. If you areinterested in volunteering, please contactme through the volunteer link on the KTCwebsite at www.ktc.org or [email protected] .

Good luck on your own runninggoals and look forward to seeing you atthe next race.


Preparing for aSuccessful 2008

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

FOR ULTIMATE

PERFORMANCEby Mick Larrabee, P.T.


As you look forward to 2008 andthe upcoming race season it’s theperfect time to plan ahead. As I

always tell my clients – it’s not aboutit’s not aboutit’s not aboutit’s not aboutit’s not abouttraining harder, but it is all abouttraining harder, but it is all abouttraining harder, but it is all abouttraining harder, but it is all abouttraining harder, but it is all abouttraining smarter!training smarter!training smarter!training smarter!training smarter! For the majority ofrunners training smarter does not meanspending more time running. So let’s seeif we can approach this year a bit morewisely and make better use of our timetraining.

There are a number of specific thingsthat you need to accomplish in order tooptimize performance as a running ath-lete. You must do things like expandVO2 max, increase strength/power/en-durance of muscles and connective tis-sue, increase lactate threshold, improverunning economy…whew…if that seemslike a lot of stuff to work on, that’sbecause it is if you attempt to take it on allat once. However, as some old wise manonce said, “the longest journey startswith the first step”. So, where to begin?

A step-by-step progression is criticaland must take into account the basicprinciples of things such as specificity oftraining, periodization, overload, adapta-tion, and recovery. Tudor Bompa, aleader in the concept of periodization, hasshown that it takes 32-36 weeks for anadvanced athlete to reach a new peak.Success doesn’t happen overnight andthere must be some sort of method tomadness of program design.

REST & RECOVER

I believe the first phase after yourracing season should be rest/recovery.Warhol et al (Am Jnl of Path, 1985)showed that complete repair of the mus-cular damage from a marathon took 4weeks. Therefore, before you embark onany training program make sure that youare properly rested and that your muscu-lar system has recovered. A group ofFrench scientists recommend that off-season training should be conducted atapproximately 30% of normal volume(Mujika, 1995)…a number on whichmany others base their “off-season” train-ing programs.

Despite the fact that we all seem tounderstand the value of rest, there is stilla trend towards a diminished or non-existent off-season. As a result of anincreasing number of races and theirwidespread occurrence throughout theyear, it can be hard to clearly definephases of training and quite easy to leaveout this transition phase. However, Irepeatedly see where serious year-roundtraining will inevitably lead to overtrain-ing, boredom, and burnout down theroad.

GENERAL CONDITIONING/BASE PHASE

Now that you’ve “rested” it’s time toget back to work. It’s at this time, prior

to initiating any new training, that it iscritical to review the previous year andlearn from it. This is when establishinggoals &/or needs and conducting baselineevaluations come in handy. If there areexisting muscle imbalances, asymme-tries, or faulty mechanics, now is the timeto attack them with corrective exercises&/or other interventions as deemed ap-propriate. If you have questions – callme, I’d be happy to lend a hand and help.

Resistance training is a very importantpiece of the puzzle – but something oftenvery foreign to the running athlete. Priorto beginning any work in the weightroom let’s review some basic laws ofstrength training.

¨ LAW 1: LAW 1: LAW 1: LAW 1: LAW 1: Develop joint flex-Develop joint flex-Develop joint flex-Develop joint flex-Develop joint flex-ibility and appropriate Range ofibility and appropriate Range ofibility and appropriate Range ofibility and appropriate Range ofibility and appropriate Range ofMotion (ROM).Motion (ROM).Motion (ROM).Motion (ROM).Motion (ROM). Strengthening thebody before lengthening tight musclescan exacerbate imbalances and lead toinjury. Ensure that you have adequateROM in areas such as the calf, thehamstrings, the hip flexors and the glutes/low back.

¨ LAW 2: LAW 2: LAW 2: LAW 2: LAW 2: Develop ligament andDevelop ligament andDevelop ligament andDevelop ligament andDevelop ligament andtendon strength.tendon strength.tendon strength.tendon strength.tendon strength. Muscle strengthimproves faster than tendon and ligamentstrength. However, ligaments and ten-dons are trainable and they can increasein thickness, strength, and stiffness by asmuch as 20% as a result of propertraining (Frank et al, 1996).

¨ LAW 3: LAW 3: LAW 3: LAW 3: LAW 3: Develop coreDevelop coreDevelop coreDevelop coreDevelop corestrengthstrengthstrengthstrengthstrength..... The arms and legs are only asstrong as the trunk. All movement isinitiated at the core, and the repetitivestresses associated with endurance run-ning put these muscles to the test as theytry to absorb and transmit forces severalthousand times per run.

¨ LAW 4: LAW 4: LAW 4: LAW 4: LAW 4: Develop the stabiliz-Develop the stabiliz-Develop the stabiliz-Develop the stabiliz-Develop the stabiliz-ersersersersers..... Prime movers (hamstrings, gluteals,quads, etc) work more efficiently withstrong stabilizer, or fixator, muscles (hiprotators, abdominals, low back, rotatorcuff, etc). These are deep muscles thatimmobilize one area so that another partof the body can act.

¨ LAW 5: LAW 5: LAW 5: LAW 5: LAW 5: Train movements,Train movements,Train movements,Train movements,Train movements,not individual musclesnot individual musclesnot individual musclesnot individual musclesnot individual muscles..... The purpose


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SUNDAYS: Group activities start at the Concord Telephone Exchange parking lot in Farragut at 7 a.m. Thisis a combined Group Run that encompasses the KTC Long Distance Training Program as well as otherrunners that opt for a short comfortable run of varying lengths. Long flat straightaways blend with rollinghills for this enjoyable run. Out’n’back courses and loops can be of nearly any length.

MONDAYS: A group run takes place at the new Runners Market location in Farragut, 623 N. Campbell Station Road. Similar in characterto the long-standing Wednesday runs at the original location, this is a social run, starting at 5:30 p.m., and will generally utilize the GrisgsbyChapel, Campbell Station and Parkside Greenways. For more information contact the shop at 671-4854.

TUESDAYS: Track workouts take place on Tuesday afternoons at 5:30 p.m. at the University of Tennessee’s Tom Black Track on VolunteerBoulevard. Several groups workout concurrently, some are quite fast with others a bit slower. This activity also includes long distancetrack specific workouts for those involved in our long distance training program. Workouts are planned with each runner’s ability in mind.Coach Keith Gemeinhart orchestrates the traditional workout activities and Ken Childs leads the long distance training program activity.

WEDNESDAYS: A festive and relaxed group get-together occurs every Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. at Runners Market, 4443Kingston Pike Avenue, Western Plaza. During Daylight Savings Time, the run usually takes place on the Third Creek Greenway/Bike Trail.When darkness forces the courageous misfits off the bike trail, leaders generally head for the nearby Cherokee Boulevard/Sequoyah Hillsneighborhood for a comfortably paced run of 5-6 miles. Afterward, cool beverages 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 activitycalendar for updates. For more info, please contact Tere Stouffer at [email protected].

THURSDAYS: Hit the trails with a KTC contingent on Thursday afternoons at 5:30. The group assembles at I.C. King Park off Alcoa Highwayabout three and a half miles south of the UT Hospital exit. Trail runs can be of nearly any length on the winding singletrack trails thatabound through the park. For directions and more info, please contact Dani Huff at [email protected].

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of strength training the runner is to makethe athlete a faster runner. Body positionand limb angles should resemble thoseneeded to run…in other words, do thingsthat look like running (single leg squats,lunges, etc.).

Obviously the type of strength train-ing appropriate for a runner is not de-signed to add mass or make you lookgood in the mirror. It is all about buildingthe foundation for further work whichshould increase your power-to-weightratio. The frequency of gym workoutsshould be twice weekly. Intensity shouldbe 40-70% of the amount of weight youcould use for single rep maximum. Iprescribe doing 20-30 reps/exercise andlike to utilize a circuit format of 8-10exercises. Athletes perform one exer-cise, quickly move to next exercise, per-form the desired reps, and move on tonext exercise station. This is done con-

tinuously until the entire circuit is com-plete –go through the circuit 2-4 times/workout for a total of about 60 minutes ofwork. Emphasis here is on excellenttechnique, anatomical adaptation, cor-rection of imbalances/asymmetries, sta-bilization (core and other necessary ar-eas), and building base endurance.

While hitting the weights it is impor-tant to continue to work on the otherparts of your overall training program.During this time I recommend 65% ofyour total training time still be devoted toaerobic development…building that baseendurance foundation and increasingcapillarization to improve blood flow.The rest of the time should be spent onstrength training (25%) and technique/drills to improve mechanics (10%).

WHAT’S NEXT?

After 8-12 weeks of base conditioningwork it is time to move into more strength& speed work…both in the gym and onthe track. It is very important thatwhatever you do in the gym comple-ments what you are doing running andthat the two work closely together. You

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wouldn’t ever think of doing explosivepower work in the gym during the baseendurance phase of running…the twojust don’t go together.

As you progress through the yearyour workouts should change accordingto your needs and your race schedule.Each phase should last roughly 4-6 weekswith the goal of having you peak withexplosive power and speed on race day.The proper type of resistance training hasbeen shown to improve running economy,increase force production and use ofelastic energy as well as increase time toexhaustion. Therefore it is important tomake good use of time in the gym now…itcan pay huge dividends later!

Dream BIG. Train Smart.


PreventingFatigue

by Lee MurphyMS-MPH, RD, LDN

Community Nutritionist,Knox County Health Dept.

Sound familiar? A certainlevel of exhaustion is ex-pected after long and/or intense

workouts; however, there are certainprecautions and planning you can incor-porate into your routine that may helpyou overcome this feeling. This couldenable you to work out longer, harder,and/or give you more energy to make themost of the rest of your day.

Where to Start?

For shorter, less-intense exercise ses-sions, a pre-exercise snack of primarilycarbs and ample water should be suffi-cient fuel. But in order to prevent fatigueduring exercise lasting longer than about60-90 minutes, you must be sure to:

Prevent dehydration

Prevent your blood sugar from drop-ping to undesirable levels.

Dehydration

When you exercise hard and for longdurations, your body cools itself by sweat-ing. This process concentrates your bloodand triggers thirst. However, by thetime your brain relays this signal, youmay have already lost some percent-age of your body weight throughsweat, causing your heartrate toincrease further, which can con-tribute to early fatigue. In addi-tion, as we age, our thirst mecha-nism becomes less sensitive,and we are therefore at greaterrisk of earlier dehydration.

Most athletes voluntarily replace lessthan half of their sweat losses. To helpprevent your related fatigue, always drinkenough to quench your thirst…and thena little more. Do not force fluids; butrather gradually attempt to replace yoursweat rate as much as possible withoutmaking yourself uncomfortable. To de-termine your sweat rate, weigh yourselfnaked before and after your workout.For every pound you lose, aim to replace13-16 ounces while exercising—keep inmind that this requires training your gutto handle that much fluid, so be patientwith yourself. You might also find ithelpful to figure out how many ouncesyou gulp at a time in order to keeptrack. However, never uncom-fortably force fluids, and certainlyconsider sports drinks to aid thehydration process. (The minimumfluid replacement goal during mostactivities is to limit fluid deficits to lessthan 2% of your normal body weight.)

Blood Sugar

Pre-exercise snacks will help yourbody maintain appropriate energy duringyour first hour or so of working out. Butduring endurance activities, you’ll need

supplemental help during your exerciseas well. Depending on your body size andability to tolerate fuel while exercising,you will most likely target around 100-250 calories of carbohydrate per hour ofendurance activity. The larger you are,the more calories you’ll need.

As exercise intensity increaseswith longer periods of activity,carbohydrate metabolism takesover. As you deplete the limitedenergy stored in your muscles,your body relies more upon thesugar in your blood for energy.

Therefore, supplying your bodywith adequate carbs will help you

maintain a more stable blood sugarlevel. This will, in turn, aid your mentalstamina as well as your body’s ability toendure.

Keep in mind that, similar to trainingyour gut to adjust to accommodate morefluids, consuming adequate calories dur-ing exercise also requires practice. Bydoing so, you will learn whether youtolerate solid or liquid forms of carbohy-drate better, as well as which specificfoods or supplements work for you.

The Bigger Picture

Finally, preventing fatigue can be en-hanced by recovery-fueling and proper

diet and hydration habits through-out the rest of the day. This meansafter your endurance activities orlonger trips to the gym, be sureto refuel your body with whatwas depleted immediately. Prac-tice “clean” nutrition habits for

your standard meals and snacks(e.g. limit processed foods, focus onfruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean pro-teins, good fats, etc.), and be extra vigi-lant about your surrounding lifestyle fac-tors. With these tips in mind, you shouldbe able to persevere through that lull andmaintain the energy you need to get theworkout you want.

“I’m training for a marathon anddread the long runs because I’mworthless afterward!”

“I can never make it to the weightroom, because I have no energy leftafter running!”

“I’m at the gym for over an hourevery day and am whipped by theend. What can I do to preventfatigue?”


The year 2007 was another activeyear for the KTC Officials Asso-ciation with a series of indoor,

outdoor, and cross-country competitionsin Knoxville. The AAU Junior OlympicGames returned to Tom Black Track andseveral KTC Officials volunteered forthis large, multi-day youth championshipwhere many youngsters from the KTCYouth Athletics team were seeking na-tional honors. Both groups representedthe best the KTC has to offer.

A major NCAA championship, theDivision II Outdoor Track & Field Cham-pionship, was held at Johnson C. SmithUniversity in Charlotte, NC and severalKTC officials were selected to work.Jack Bailey, Hayes and Joyce Hunter,Marc Hicks, Roberto Lenarduzzi, Rich-ard Ledyard, Carol and Chris Robbins,and Stanley Underwood participated atthe Belk Sports Complex on the Smithcampus.

Earlier in May other contingents ofKTC officials were involved at the South-eastern Conference Championship at theUniversity of Alabama where the Ten-nessee Volunteers won the SEC Men’sTrack & Field crown. Other conferencechampionships utilizing KTC officialswere the Atlantic Sun Outdoor Champi-onship at ETSU in Johnson City, theSouthern Conference at Appalachian Statein Boone, NC, and the Atlantic CoastConference Championship at the Univer-sity of Maryland, College Park, MD.KTC officials also gave valuable assis-tance at the KIL High School meet locallyand the TSSAA State High School Cham-pionship at Murfreesboro.

Brenda Kane, Richard Dodson, MickeyStooksbury, Joyce Hunter, HayesHunter, John Davenport, John Barlow,Bob McLean, Dan Miles, Pete Stevens,Liz Hill, Steve Luper, and others sup-ported KTC Youth Athletics Summer

Program at Tom Black Track or thevarious cross-country venues. The twoVolunteer Track Classics saw more than50 KTC officials each day of competition.

On the prestigiousUSATF National Champi-onship circuit Brint Adamsand Stanley Underwoodwere selected for theUSATF Outdoor Senior/Junior Championship at In-dianapolis in June. Hayesand Joyce Hunter andUnderwood were selectedfor the USATF IndoorCombined Events Cham-pionship at Chapel Hill, NC.These veteran MasterUSATF Officials have rep-resented the KTC at thesechampionships for severalyears.

On October 30, manyKTC officials attended an annual recep-tion held at the University of Tennesseeby Charles Oliver and his Meet Manage-ment Staff to thank the track officials fortheir contributions to Track & Field atUT. At this event, four KTC officialswere recognized as “Outstanding USATFCertified Officials” by the National Offi-cials Committee of USATF. Ernie Brooks,Marc Hicks, Richard Ledyard, andRoberto Lenarduzzi each received a plaquefrom USATF identifying them as honor-ees for 2007. They joined eleven otherKTC officials honored by USATF in thecurrent Olympiad – a great endorsementof the KTC Officials Association!

The highest award presented by theKTC Officials is the Robert Neff ServiceAward recognizing officials whose long-term performance, loyalty, and profes-sionalism as track and field officials goesabove and beyond expectations. Recipi-ents are nominated and elected by their

peers. The 2007 Neff Award was sharedby Barbara Winters and Herrell Akers,who have been fixtures at the high jumpfor fifteen years.

Looking forward into 2008, BrintAdams and Stanley Underwood havebeen selected for the US Olympic Tri-als at Eugene, Oregon while Hayes andJoyce Hunter were selected for twoUSATF national championships: Joycewill be the Head High Jump Official forthe USATF National Junior OutdoorChampionship at Ohio State and Hayeswill assist. The Hunters were alsoselected to officiate at the USATF Na-tional Indoor Combined Event Cham-pionship at UNC, Chapel Hill. These,and several other Knoxville Track ClubOfficials, will officiate at both the SECIndoor and Outdoor 2008 Champion-ships as well as both the East and Mid-East NCAA Regional Championshipsand the NCAA Division 1 OutdoorChampionship. Another season find-ing KTC Officials working majormeets all across the United States – amark of the quality of our localofficial’s association.

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One of the City and County’sgreenways that is finally comingtogether (with one significant

gap mentioned below) is the Ten MileCreek Greenway in West Knoxville. Itextends westward from the West Hillssubdivision, starting at the West HillsElementary School, then through JohnBynum/West Hills Park, below theYMCA and beside the Saint Andrewssubdivision, “around” the West EndChurch of Christ and Walker’s CrossingApartments on North Gallaher ViewRoad, then behind and below Sam’s,Wal-Mart, Court South, and the Wood-lands West Apartments, then along TenMile Creek south of the Crestwood Hillscommunity, and finally to and under I-40/75 to the Wynnsong 16 Theater park-ing lot (the portion under the interstate isstill under construction). The one-waydistance is about 3.2 miles from WestHills Elementary to the theater parkinglot (going around the Church of Christ tothe front).

The only major issue now is the gap atthe Church of Christ. City and commu-nity representatives have met with thechurch off and on for years, but so farthey’ve refused to allow the greenway tocome through their property. We’restill optimistic that someday they’ll changetheir minds. The City already has aneasement along the creek behind theWalker’s Crossing Apartments just tothe west of the church (on East WalkerSprings Lane), so all that’s needed tocomplete the greenway is an easementfrom the church.

Meanwhile, pending closing that gap,it is pretty easy to go around the Churchof Christ, subject of course to their allow-ing such, which so far they have. Simply

go through the churchparking lot and up theirdriveway to East WalkerSprings Lane, follow it ashort distance to NorthGallaher View Road,where a wide greenwaypicks up and turns right,and then goes down thehill to a tunnel to the leftunder North GallaherView Road. From therethe greenway is continu-ous to I-40; the onlyareas where you canmiss the greenway are aside trail to the left up tothe Woodlands WestApartment, and another side trail to theright and up a hill to a small County park/parking area.

This greenway is a great example ofcity-county cooperation in parks andgreenways since each built portions ofthe greenway. The City constructed theportion from the West Hills ElementarySchool to the Church of Christ years ago(it was one of the first major greenwaysconstructed by the City), while the Countyfinished last fall the portion from NorthGallaher View Road to I-40; the City isnow finishing the portion under I-40(only about a tenth of a mile, but a VERYexpensive .1 mile because of TDOTrequirements and a crossing of the creek).

The entire greenway looks great andperfectly meets the definition of greenwaysas linear parks that connect points ofpublic access; this one connects justabout everything, from public and privateschools to developed and natural parkareas, the YMCA, new and old single-family and multi-family residential areas,

churches, office parks, fitness facilities,theater, and retail areas. Much of thegreenway is in a beautiful natural creeksidesetting. In that regard, it could have beendifferent: several years ago Wal-Mart aspart of its store expansion was planningto fill in the entire wetland to the north oftheir old store; they initially submittedplans to the City ignoring the wetland,when in fact there are at least 4 springsand a creek you can see from the greenwaythat would have been destroyed. Ulti-mately, with a little pushing, Wal-Martdid the right thing and built a huge retain-

ing wall that spared the springs andnumerous old oak trees behind theirstore. The portion behind Wal-Mart isespecially beautiful with the oak trees andsprings, and also the stair step retainingwall built by Wal-Mart resembles inplaces an Inca or Aztec structure.

The new greenway construction anddesign are very well done, except for adesign problem at Bridgewater Roadwhere the greenway makes a strangenarrow dogleg that can be jogged orwalked, but not bicycled very easily; thedogleg is necessary to get the greenwayto cross at the Cross Park Drive intersec-tion, but there was no reason to narrowthe greenway down so much at thatpoint. The County has been requested tocorrect that problem.

So get out there and enjoy one of theCity’s newest and nicest greenways.Especially if you live in West Hills orCrestwood Hills, you can bike or walk or

TEN MILE GREENWAYNEARS COMPLETION

by Will Skelton

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run to just about anything, from a parkto a theater to all sorts of shopping andrestaurants. The completed eastern sec-tion from the West Hills ElementarySchool to the Church of Christ has milemarkers every quarter mile and is about1.1 mile long. The western section

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(complete except for thepassage under I-40-75)is unmarked at present,but will be in the future.It is about .55 mile fromthe Wynnsong 16 The-ater to Bridgewater, andabout 1.5 miles from theTheater to WalkerSprings Blvd. Most ofthe western .8 miles ofthe greenway is concretesurface, while the rest isasphalt. Parking is avail-

able att h eW e s tH i l l sElementary School andYMCA, and will ulti-mately be available atWynnsong 16 Theater.

Another greenwaythat’s soon to be fin-ished is the KnoxBlountGreenway section thatcrosses over the Alcoahighway bridge to SouthKnoxville. Thegreenway will proceedfrom Neyland Drive up

a newly paved route to the bridge itself,located just behind the concrete barrieralong the vehicle access to Alcoa Hwyfrom Neyland Drive. It then proceedsbeside the bridge, but separated by con-crete walls, across the river to the southside of the bridge. By spring you shouldbe able to cross the river on this newgreenway segment. From the south sideof the river the greenway will be continueon to the Navy-Marine Corps ReserveCenter (hopefully in a year or so), andultimately to connect with the Alcoa-Maryville Greenways.

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The Media & Me (Us)A Girls on the Run story

by Kristy Altman, Executive Director, Girls on the Run

Recently I saw actress Jennifer LoveHewitt on the cover of severalmagazines. However instead of

the usual celebrity headlines, the captionsthat accompanied these photos were allnegative about her appearance. Did shelook bad? Did she look fat? I didn’t thinkso. I actually thought that she looked likea real person in a real photo instead of thetypical media images that are all touchedup. It was very discouraging to find somuch negativity about her weight; espe-cially since I read that she is a size 2.When did a size 2 become overweight? Ifthis is how our media defines overweightthen how is this message being perceivedby all those girls in their preteens, teens,early 20s and beyond?

One of my favorite lessons in Girls onthe Run comes toward the end of theseason when we talk about the media.Girls have had several weeks to talkabout themselves and to learn that we areall different and we are all beautiful nomatter what our shape, size, or athleticability may be. These girls have learned alot about each other and have come toaccept what each girl brings to the group.

In our media lesson, we talk abouthow the media tries to influence us. Turnon your television. You’ll see commer-cials for hair products that will make yourhair shine and bounce therefore makingyou more attractive. You will see com-mercials for facial products made to eraseall wrinkles and again making you moreattractive. You will see commercials forexercise equipment or eating plans thatguarantee weight loss and happiness.There are constant images that tell us thatif we look a certain way then we will bemore attractive and will be accepted andloved by everyone.

With these images all around us, themedia can certainly have an influence onhow we perceive ourselves and thosearound us. Not wanting to look old, I amvery prone to buying products that willerase all wrinkles (especially those worrylines on my forehead). What is wrongwith a few wrinkles? How about for menthat are losing their hair? Is their selfworth really lowered if their hair is thin-ning with age?

Commercials, magazines, and televi-

sion shows are constantly showing im-ages of thin, well-dressed women andmen who seemingly don’t have any flaws.I haven’t met a person yet without a flawor two including myself; and I have cometo realize that these differences are whatmake everyone special in their own way.

In the Girls on the Run media lesson,we have the girls bring magazines andthen we pull pictures from the magazinefor discussion. I can really tell that theprogram is working during this lessonbecause the girls are very quick to pointout images of women that are too thin ortoo heavy and images that portray womenin a negative manner. The same can besaid for the advertisements. They easilypick out advertisements for products andbehaviors that are bad for us.

Girls on the Run was established tohelp break girls and women free of ste-reotypes that tell us that you must besuper thin and never eat to be pretty. Wewant girls and women to understand thathealthy choices and good decisions makeus who we are; not necessarily our sizeor appearance. Sure, you can be thin andbe healthy but you can also be curvy andstill be healthy; and the value of yourinner beauty cannot be measured.

The media lesson ends with a work-out that asks the girls to run a lap and thenstop to write down one word that definesa strong girl or woman. They have a lotof time for this activity and really have achance to think about what makes themstrong.

I personally associate being strongwith giving to others, being educated,standing up for myself and my family,and making healthy decisions both physi-cally and emotionally.

I can only hope that our girls are reallytaking these lessons with them. I canonly hope that the young ladies in thisprogram will be able to stop the media’sinfluence over us and can help teach thiscommunity that being yourself is okayand that as long as you are makinghealthy choices then size doesn’t matter.

LearnDreamLiveRun.


THE CRTHE CRTHE CRTHE CRTHE CRUISEUISEUISEUISEUISEby Bob Godwin

The birdcalls were strange and un-familiar. Lizards skittered aboutthe rocky soil, hiding under broad-

leafed plants. Trees were different—except for the one that was a cousin to themimosas back home. The undergrowthwas too thick to pass through without amachete. It was hot and insects buzzedat our ears.

We were in the Yucatan Jungle in lateOctober on a shore excursion known asThe Mayan Jungle Expedition.

A half hour ferry ride from Cozumelbrought us to Playa del Carmen on themainland where we identified our guideon the dock thanks to a sign he washolding high. Karen, 10-year-old Marcel,and I were joined by six fellow adventur-ers from the Carnival Ship Inspirationand off we hiked through the colorful andnoisy town. We piled into a van with ourday packs loaded with water bottles,suntan lotion, bug stuff, and a changes ofclothes.

A half hour drive along a four lane dividedroad with significant speed breakers everytwo miles, took us from the raucous dock toan unpaved road into the jungle.

The Yucatan is flat with a thin veneerof soil over limestone. Except for theoccasional broadcast tower, there is noth-ing rising above the jungle canopy butsky. A mile bouncing along the rockyroad brought us to several rustic build-ings in a clearing.

We left our backpacks at a shelter andjoined our leader at the first zipline. Wewere fitted with harnesses, instructed onriding technique and the proper way tobrake with our hooked stick. Finally our

leader asked who wanted to go first.“Me, me,” cried Marcel. “I went to ropecamp this summer, and I know how!”

The rest of our party looked guiltilyrelieved as Marcel stepped forward, washooked to the cable and gleefully pushedoff into space. He did, indeed, “zip” some70 feet to the landing where he was metby a catcher. We adults followed suit,which qualified us for two more increas-ingly long and high ziplines, the laststretching 250 feet from a 50-foot woodentower that rose 15 feet above the junglecanopy.

At the landing, we doffed our har-nesses and hiked through jungle trails,learning the nature and history of variousplants and trees. We attended a briefMayan religious ceremony conducted inthe native language by a Shaman, snor-keled in a cave, and swam in a beautifulpond where we cheered the “zippers”passing over us.

We then selected bicycles and ill-fitting helmets from a shed and pedaledalong the bumpy road until turning ontoa jungle trail. Following a single-trackpath, we came to a field of traditionalnative crops of corn, squash and pump-kin. Our bikes were single-speed moun-tain bikes with basic pedals and poorlyadjusted brakes. The Godwins were theonly ones who had been on a bike withinrecent memory, judging from others’wobbles, cries of alarms and near colli-sions. One fellow had a pedal crank falloff, but otherwise, all riders and theirmounts returned unharmed from theirtwo-mile ride. A change to dry clothes,for those who brought them, and wewere treated to a traditional Mayan meal,fortunately with guidance on the hot,

hotter, hottest choice of salsas.

Our adventure ended with a van rideback to the dock area, teeming withcolorful sidewalk shops and bars, allclamoring for our dollars or pesos. Therewere few bicycles in town other than thecommercial cargo tricycles that easilycould carry the luggage for an entirefamily. From the handlebars back, theywere conventional bicycles. From thehandles forward was a large wire basketwith two wheels. Although they lookedungainly, the riders handled them throughthe crowd around town and on the dockitself with great agility and skill.

We did see a father and son returning totheir home in the jungle on bicycles loadedwith groceries after a trip to the market.

I am an early riser and have seencountless dawns, but there is a differentmagic to the awakening day asea with itsendless horizons and vaulting sky. A fewother passengers shared this experiencetopside with me during our cruise.

A handful of early risers used therunning track, which I determined withthe aid of my GPS unit, was about 12 lapsto the mile. It was on the highest deck ofthe ship and in the open. Our cruisingspeed of 22 miles an hour combined withthe existing sea breeze made keepingone’s balance difficult. Add the gentlesway of the ship and you had a bit ofvertigo.

This trip, I saw more bicycles in YborCity surrounding the Port of Tampa thanI did in Grand Cayman or Mexico. Allwere sturdy, fat-tired, and definitely utili-tarian. Some were used to haul goods,but most were simply transportation.


OCTOBER 16 2007

KTC BOARD OF DIRECTORSMinutes of October and November Meetings

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The October meeting of the Knox-ville Track Club Board of Directors was held October 16, 2007 at

the Parks and Recreation Building onSutherland Avenue. The meeting wascalled to order by President Joe Jacksonat 7:03 pm. In attendance along with JoeJackson were Ron McElhaney, KristyAltman, Betty Schohl, Marty Sonnenfeldt,Bob Barber, Hal Canfield, John Clark,Laurie Gregory, Steve Luper, Lea AnnPool, Eddie Reymond, Elijah Shekinah,Will Skelton, Bobby Holcombe, KenChilds, and Jason Altman. CherylSchoenberger attended as a guest and togive the Social Activities report.

Minutes from the September meetingwere approved with one change regard-ing the Seven Islands Race.

Treasurer’s Report:Treasurer’s Report:Treasurer’s Report:Treasurer’s Report:Treasurer’s Report: The reportwas summarized by Ron McElhaney.The short term account has $4871.42while the 500 Index account has$41980.18. The general account has$37002.02 and the marathon account has$27,213.10. The Etrade CD has$20,109.91 and the Etrade Savings ac-count has $7388.46. The CD has$7,569.85.

Social Report:Social Report:Social Report:Social Report:Social Report: The report wassummarized by Cheryl Schoenberger.The Cook Loft is booked for the Christ-mas Party. Gourmet Market has agreedto provide food. Gourmet Market hasalso agreed to provide beer while Toddy’shas agreed to provide wine. The Wednes-day nights are covered moving forward.A meeting to plan the 2008 calendar willbe held on November 7, 2007.

Marathon Director’s Report:Marathon Director’s Report:Marathon Director’s Report:Marathon Director’s Report:Marathon Director’s Report: TheMarathon Minute Media team has beenselected and will have their media day onNovember 10. Team members willparticipate in Buddy’s 5K on November

11, 2007. Numbers for the 2008 are upand merchandise sales are going well.The KOC training program will begin onNovember 17, 2007.

Youth Athletics ProgramYouth Athletics ProgramYouth Athletics ProgramYouth Athletics ProgramYouth Athletics ProgramDirector’s Report:Director’s Report:Director’s Report:Director’s Report:Director’s Report: The report wassummarized by Marty Sonnenfeldt. Therewere 950 kids for the Elementary andMiddle school cross country program.Stokely can no longer be used for indoortrack and field programs. Meets will bemoved to Johnson City until we have anew facility. A new practice venue willbe the old convention center. A motionwas made to approve a one time pur-chase of equipment for the new practicefacility. That motion was passed unani-mously. The Youth Athletics Programhas also picked up a new photo sponsorthat will give a percentage of revenuefrom photos back to the YAP.

Executive Director’s Report:Executive Director’s Report:Executive Director’s Report:Executive Director’s Report:Executive Director’s Report: Thereport was summarized by Betty Schohl.There was a big turnout for Big SouthFork this year. Autumnfest brochureswere done by BCBS. We still need a racedirector for the Pilot Fireball 5K.

Long Distance Committee Re-Long Distance Committee Re-Long Distance Committee Re-Long Distance Committee Re-Long Distance Committee Re-port:port:port:port:port: The report was summarized byBetty Schohl. A meeting was held onOctober 4, 2007. Attendance for themeeting was small. The Grand Prix wasdiscussed as well as a points system forVolunteers. The LD committee alsodiscussed chip timing for the larger KTCraces. The LD committee will get pro-posals on purchasing a chip timing sys-tem and will bring the proposal to theboard. Ron Fuller will be invited to thenext board meeting. He will be asked tobring a proposal for cost of purchasingthe same chip timing system that he uses.The next meeting will be held on January17, 2008.

Greenways Report:Greenways Report:Greenways Report:Greenways Report:Greenways Report: The reportwas summarized by Will Skelton. The

Morningside Park greenway has beencompleted. The 10 Mile Creek greenwayis finished from Bridgewater to behindSams Club. City greenway signs are upon the 3rd Creek Greenway.

KTC Officials Report:KTC Officials Report:KTC Officials Report:KTC Officials Report:KTC Officials Report: Steve Luperstated that the KTC Officials are idle thistime of year.

Footnotes/Website Report:Footnotes/Website Report:Footnotes/Website Report:Footnotes/Website Report:Footnotes/Website Report: Thereport was summarized by President JoeJackson. The October issue of Foot-notes is going into production and allmaterials are due by October 17, 2007.Currently, 335 members subscribe toEFootnotes. Website construction con-tinues and should be up by late Novem-ber.

Trail Committee:Trail Committee:Trail Committee:Trail Committee:Trail Committee: No report wassubmitted.

Old Business

Online Race RegistrationOnline Race RegistrationOnline Race RegistrationOnline Race RegistrationOnline Race Registration : BettySchohl states that we receive many ben-efits by using the active.com system andthere is no compelling reason to pay foran online registration system.

Future Planning/Strategic Com-Future Planning/Strategic Com-Future Planning/Strategic Com-Future Planning/Strategic Com-Future Planning/Strategic Com-mittee:mittee:mittee:mittee:mittee: President Joe Jackson statesthat John Clark will be working to set upa meeting date for this committee.

New Business

Request :Request :Request :Request :Request : Eddie Reymond requestedfunding to help a local post-collegiateprofessional athlete with financial needs.A motion was made to give this athletemoney. That motion was passed unani-mously.

Marathon Advisory Council Ap-Marathon Advisory Council Ap-Marathon Advisory Council Ap-Marathon Advisory Council Ap-Marathon Advisory Council Ap-pointment:pointment:pointment:pointment:pointment: President Joe Jackson ap-


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pointed appointed Cindy Spangler to theCouncil, replacing Anne Victoria, whowill no longer be a member of the MAC.

Other Business

Lea Ann Pool announced that KTCmember Phyllis Sizemore is recoveringfrom a benign brain tumor and is doingwell.

The next meeting is scheduled forNovember 20, 2007 at 7 pm.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:56pm.

The November meeting of the Knox-ville Track Club Board of Directorswas held November 20, 2007, at

the Parks and Recreation Building onSutherland Avenue. The meeting wascalled to order by President Joe Jacksonat 7:00 p.m. In attendance along withJoe Jackson were John Clark, RonMcElhaney, Betty Schohl, MartySonnenfeldt, Bob Barber, Hal Canfield,Ken Childs, Laurie Gregory, BobbyHolcombe, Eddie Reymond, ElijahShekinah, and Will Skelton. Ron Fullerand Mike Tourville attended at the re-quest of the Board.

Minutes from the October meetingwere approved without change.

Treasurer’s Report:Treasurer’s Report:Treasurer’s Report:Treasurer’s Report:Treasurer’s Report: The reportwas summarized by Ron McElhaney. The short term account has $4,951.79,and the 500 index account has$38,927.18. The general account has$31,925.03, and the marathon accounthas $23,224.39. The Etrade CD has$20,225.83, and the Etrade savings ac-count has $70,670.68. The CD has$7,779.52.

Marathon Director’s Report:Marathon Director’s Report:Marathon Director’s Report:Marathon Director’s Report:Marathon Director’s Report:

The report was presented by Joe Jack-son. Registration 20 weeks out is 218,up from 78 in 2007. Online merchandisesales are strong, total sales are more thandouble entire sales for 2007.

Youth Athletics ProgramYouth Athletics ProgramYouth Athletics ProgramYouth Athletics ProgramYouth Athletics ProgramDirector’s Report:Director’s Report:Director’s Report:Director’s Report:Director’s Report: The report wassummarized by Marty Sonnenfeldt andpresented as written. The equipmentapproved at last month’s meeting has notyet been purchased, but arrangementsare being made for delivery to the con-vention center.

Executive Director’s Report/LongExecutive Director’s Report/LongExecutive Director’s Report/LongExecutive Director’s Report/LongExecutive Director’s Report/LongDistance Committee Report: Distance Committee Report: Distance Committee Report: Distance Committee Report: Distance Committee Report: Thereport was summarized by Betty Schohland presented as written. There was nolong distance committee meeting lastmonth.

Greenways Report: Greenways Report: Greenways Report: Greenways Report: Greenways Report: The reportwas summarized by Will Skelton. BobBarber noted more mileage markers willbe put up this Sunday. Eddie Reymondreported he met with the West HillsAssociation and they were very gratefulfor the signs on the West Hills Greenway.

KTC Officials Report:KTC Officials Report:KTC Officials Report:KTC Officials Report:KTC Officials Report: The reportwas summarized by Steve Luper. Thewinners of the 2007 Robert Neff ServiceAward are Barbara Winters and HerrellAkers. The recipients of the USATFOutstanding Officials Awards for 2007were Ernie Brooks, Marc Hicks, RichardLedyard, Roberto Lenarduzzi, and JonMather. Kenny Rudd was designated asa Master Official in discus and javelin.

Social Activities Report:Social Activities Report:Social Activities Report:Social Activities Report:Social Activities Report: Notsubmitted.

Footnotes/Website/Trail Com-Footnotes/Website/Trail Com-Footnotes/Website/Trail Com-Footnotes/Website/Trail Com-Footnotes/Website/Trail Com-mittee Report:mittee Report:mittee Report:mittee Report:mittee Report: Written report byMichael deLisle summarized by Joe Jack-son. Dani Huff is stepping down as chairand is being replaced by deLisle.

Future Planning/Strategic Com-Future Planning/Strategic Com-Future Planning/Strategic Com-Future Planning/Strategic Com-Future Planning/Strategic Com-mittee:mittee:mittee:mittee:mittee: Office space and storage wasdiscussed. Three and five year plans willbe developed.

Old Business

Ron Fuller and Mike Tourville providedinformation and answered questions about

DAG chip timing. After much discussion,it was determined a committee is needed toexplore this idea.

New Business

Bob Barber requested financial sup-port for a team of masters (over 50)runners to attend the cross county cham-pionships in Cincinnati. A motion wasmade and passed unanimously.

The December meeting is an openmeeting. New officers and board mem-bers are to be elected. A nominatingcommittee consisting of Kristy Altman,John Clark, and Laurie Gregory wasappointed.

The next meeting is scheduled forTuesday, December 18, at 7 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:57p.m.nm,./bnm

Dave Alderman 539-6353

Kristy Altman 712-9979

Bob Barber 408-9539

Hal Canfield 577-1537

Terry Cash 688-7306

Ken Childs 693-8516

John Clark 406-8744

Patrick Gildea

Laurie Gregory 281-2111

Bobby Holcombe 643-2840

Joe Jackson 693-5213

Steve Luper 522-4411

Ron McElhaney 777-0409

Eddie Reymond 670-1533

Betty Schohl 687-4617

Elijah Shekinah 385-4610

Will Skelton 523-2272

Marty Sonnenfeldt 531-8053

2008 KTCBoard of Directors


Caution: This article is best read atbed-time as it is highly soporific and mayinduce sleep rapidly.

I work at Mission Sleep DisordersCenter, Asheville NC, and by thenature of my job, am obligated to

think about sleep all day. No, I don’t getpaid for actually sleeping although thatwould be a nice perk of my employment.One of the things I’ve been thinking aboutlately is the relationship between runningperformance, sleep, and body fat.

The post-holiday season is a goodtime to contemplate such topics sincewhat I generally tend to do during theholidays is pile on the food, lie around,and well, get fat! One would think adedicated runner would be exempt fromputting on excess blubber, but hey, ithappens! However, it doesn’t have to bethis way. For example, if I also addedsome extra running into the equation, I

might actually be able to lose fat, gainmuscle mass, and still eat a little extra, and,oh, by the way, sleep really well, too.

Intuitively we all sort of know this, butwhat exactly is the link if any, amongsleeping, shedding fat, and running?Actually there is a link, and its’ fairlysimple. Its’ called growth hormone. No,not the growth hormone you might takeas a supplement, but actual human growthhormone or HGH that youmake yourself. HGH isimportant for people of allages, be they sedentary intheir life-styles or very ac-tive, such as runners.

Normally HGH is anocturnally released hor-mone, secreted from thepitutuitary in the brain shortly after youfall to sleep at night. HGH is also releasedin small pulsed amounts 6-12 times per

day, but most HGH is released at nightwhile you sleep. HGH has been found tobe secreted in large quantity during thevery deepest stage of sleep called slow-wave sleep (SWS). Deprive a person ofSWS and there is little or no HGH releaseeven though other stages of sleep may bepresent. Sleep stages are determined bybrain-wave recordings performed at nightand can be easily discerned from otherstages of sleep that also occur while youare sleeping. HGH is most known forpromoting normal growth in children.However HGH is important for adults aswell as it is necessary for restoration ofbodily function. If you don’t feel re-freshed at rise-time, or awaken withaches and pains, you may have missedyour SWS and HGH release.

One of the many other good thingsthat HGH does is it allows us to metabo-lize body fat. So without SWS you willnot get HGH release while sleeping andinstead of burning body fat, your body

must therefore store it.

Now here is the kicker.As most people age they tendto become less physicallyactive (Why? That’s anotherstory but it may have some-thing to do with the biologi-cal imperative: sex or lack

thereof). As you become less physically

Sleep Deep, Run Fast,Run Long, Sleep Deeper


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). The KTC Elementary / Middle School Cross Country Program

encompasses 30 schools and 800 kids participating in a six week program with 4 regular season meets and a Championship meet. Our meetsare held at Maryville College / Victor Ashe Park / Melton Hill Park / Melton Hill Dam. In 2004 the KTC expanded into elementary school crosscountry, offering 3rd through fifth graders an opportunity to participate in 1 mile cross country races. In 2005 KTC’s elementary program drewover 156 participants. If you are interested contact your Middle School or the Knoxville Track Club at 406-4128.

KTC AAU/Footlocker Cross Country Program: If you are a boy or girl between the ages of 8-18 and into running for the “Long Run”, the KnoxvilleTrack Club’s AAU / Footlocker Cross Country Program is the program for you. Under the guidance of Coordinator Mike Wortley and a host ofqualified specialty coaches, this eight-week program offers the fundamentals of endurance training with an opportunity to compete on a regionaland national basis. Practice starts October 11, 2006 and will be held at various locations. Practices for High School runners start after boththe Region and State Cross-Country Championships. Practices times vary according to practice location. For further information regarding thisprogram please call the KTC Youth Athletics Hotline at 865.406.4128.

KTC Indoor Track and Field Program: (December - March) - This three month program provides the only opportunity for kids 8-18 to participatein Indoor Track and Field. Practices are held at Stokley Athletics Center on UT Campus and prepare youngsters for a series of indoor track meetsculminating in the AAU National Indoor Track and Field Championships and the prestigious Nike National Scholastic Invite. A parent’sinformation meeting will be held in December. For further details please call the KTC Youth Athletics Hotline at 865.406.4128

Middle ofthe Packby Bill Finley


active, you tend to sleep less deeply,meaning you have less SWS sleep andcorrespondingly less HGH. Conversely,the more physically active you are, themore SWS you have. Studies haveshown that runners have a lot ofSWS, especially after having runearlier in the day. Lacking physi-cal activity, eventually, around40 years of age or so, SWS andHGH may almost disappearand what you end up with is asedentary and very possibly obese per-son who is not sleeping very well atnight.

That’s when the Sleep Disorders Cen-ter usually becomes involved. However,if you are a runner, then there usually isan altogether different outcome by age 40years. Because you are running, regard-less of your age, you continue to enterinto SWS shortly after you fall asleep atnight and you still get release of HGH,

just like you did when you were in your20s or 30s. Did you ever notice thatrunners, as they grow older, tend toappear somewhat younger than they ac-tually are and wonder why? Again SWSand HGH are probably a factor! Now,not just any running will do. If you runtoo much that will stifle HGH, or run too

little, then there might not be enoughSWS. You have to run just the

right amount. Also, for opti-mal sleep and fat burningyou have to have a nice mixof both aerobic and anaero-bic (lactate threshold) run-ning. An optimal mix of

both types of running canbest be achieved by normal long slow-distance running and perhaps tempo run-ning or 5, 10, and 15K races, combinedwith running intervals or a number ofsprints above lactate threshold. If youcan work aerobic and anaerobic (abovelactate threshold) running into your train-ing, then you can be pretty sure you aregetting your SWS ZZZZs and your HGHrelease each night.

So what to do now that the holidays

are over? Assuming you are already aconditioned runner, a minimum recom-mendation is 4+ miles two or three timesper week (aerobic running) and at leastone set of intervals per week that includesa minimum of 1.5 to 2 miles (anaerobicrunning), should allow you to descendinto SWS for extended time periods,secrete increased amounts of HGH, andburn off all the extra fat you put on overthe holidays within a month. If you arealready equaling or surpassing that mini-mum, do more based on your ability butremember too much running can tilt thebalance in the wrong direction so thatyour deep sleep is lessened.

So listen to your body by payingattention to how rested and restored youare at rise-time to judge how muchrunning is optimal for you. Its nice toknow how deep sleep and optimal run-ning can work together to help us achieveand maintain our health and fitness goalsthat include being or becoming a lean,mean running machine, that in turn al-lows us to sleep deeply at night and wakeup refreshed and ready for the start lineeach day.

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John Smyth’s EBS Team Racing sweptthe Twenty-Third Annual Autumnfest8K, in the process winning the 2007

Open Division title by out-pacing thedefending champions from RunnersMarket. With both teams tied for firstplace and Autumnfest the last race of theseason, the Open Division quite possiblyfeatured the most talented group of run-ners ever assembled for a KTC Teamevent. Once again leading EBS werePatrick Gildea, Joseph Sitienel, SammyNyamongo, Chad Newton, StuartMoran, and Eric Bell. With this groupcarving out five of the top six positions atAutumnfest, EBS made KTC history bybeing the first team other than RunnersMarket to win the Eddie Reymond Cup,symbol of dominance in the Open Division.

Brent Ferrell, Andy Baksa, TylerJohnson, and Stewart Ellington were thetop finishers for Runners Market andmatched EBS in intensity but their efforts

were a few steps short of the champion-ship. Coming in third was Team HealthShoppe followed by EBS Yellow, Best ofthe Rest, Left Behind, and the Banner Clan.

Led by new addition Marsha Morton,EBS Women traversed the Autumnfestcourse and finished ahead of RunnersMarket Ladies, the Quick Chicks, andKick Asphalt. However, Runners Mar-ket Ladies held a commanding lead in theoverall standings and were crownedchampions of the Women’s Division forthe 2007 season.

Two teams toed the Start Line in theCorporate Division – Team Clayton andDenso – and might have given us apreview of the 2008 season. TeamClayton won Autumnfest but Denso wonthe 2007 Corporate Challenge Cup on thestrength of top finishes early in the sea-son. Joshua Gahagen, Andres Cortes,Margie Kidd, and Todd Gould led the

scoring for Team Clayton while Densowas paced by Tony Owens, Tim Massey,David Snell, and William Turner.

The 2007 season was one of our mostsuccessful and featured the area’s mosttalented runners in all divisions. Con-gratulations to our 2007 Champions:Open Division – EBS Team Racing,Women’s Division – Runners MarketLadies, and Corporate Challenge – Denso.And a special thanks to those whosecommitment and support make the teamprogram a reality – the runners, the teamcaptains and sponsors!

TEAM RUNNERS OF THE YEAR

In the fourth year of our KTC GrandPrix Team Competition, it was decided tohonor team runners for their outstandingcontributions to the program. Criteria fortheir selection was not based solely onrunning ability but also their overall dedi-cation to the sport such as volunteeringand achievement of personal milestones.

Winners of our inaugural Runners ofthe Year Awards (ROY’s) are OpenDivision - Alan Horton from RunnersMarket, Women’s Division – KathyWolski from Runners Market Ladies,and Corporate Challenge - Matt Sullivanfrom Clayton Homes. Please join me incongratulating them for their outstandingseasons.


John Barrow, race director

VOLUNTEERS STEP UP TO ENSURESUCCESS AT MILL HOUSE

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A crisp, clear and beautiful fallmorning brought out 106 run-ners to participate in the 19th

annual Mill House Classic 15K on No-vember 4th, 2007. Runners enjoyed peakfall colors along the course, but tempera-tures in the 30s chilled the start and madefor a rough headwind as the runnersreturned to the finish. Sammy Nyamongoof Augusta, GA, took first place overallwith a time of 48:01 and Amanda Tatewas the first place female with a time of59:25. Jeff Day was 2nd overall by just 12seconds, and Stuart Moran took 3rd place17 seconds later; all 3 of the top malefinishers within 30 seconds. AllisonPastorek was the 2nd female with a timeof 1:01:49 and Genevieve Barrett fol-lowed her 21 seconds later; all 3 topfemales within a 1:45 span. Brian Depewwas the male Masters winner, Jeff Colfertook Grandmaster honors, and Bob Bar-ber was the top Veteran. Marsha Mortonwas the top female Master, Liza Gravestook Grandmaster for females, and DorisGove was the top Veteran female. EthanTurner was the top Clydesdale and Nicole

Howe was the fastest Athena.

In the open team competition EBSTeam Racing took 1st, Team Runner’sMarket 2nd, and TeamHealth Shoppe 3rd. EBSWomen took 1st in theWomen’s Team competi-tion; Runners Market Ladieswere 2nd, and Quick Chicks3rd. Clayton took 1st in the CorporateTeam competition and Denso was 2nd.

I was under the weather a bit on raceday, but conscientious volunteers steppedup to deliver a safe and well organizedevent for the participants. I owe specialthanks to Dave Flynn for his help andgenuine care regarding the course. BobCunningham and Paul Barrette handledparking responsibilities again this year,and then finished the race 1st and 2nd intheir age group. Dave Flynn & JenniferBrigati, Chris Sentell, and Marilyn Johnsonset up the course, then Chris finished 2nd

in his age group while the other 3 pulledanother shift as course monitors. Course

monitors also included Amanda Smartt,Jason Altman, and Annette Hansen. SallyEvenden and Lori Young were our splittimers. The water stops were handled by

Jodi & Bonnie Hinds, Carroll& Anita Rousseau, PattiSentell, Jennifer Wolfenbargerand Amy Holder. SandraMcLeod distributed race bibs,with help from Betty Schohl

and Lynn Cartee, who also comprisedthe finish line crew with Ron McElhaney,Christopher Murrey, and Jill Bedford.

Jerry Schohl handled the results keyentry after finishing 2nd in his age group.Kristi Altman was our volunteer coordi-nator and spearheaded the awards cer-emony. Richard French delivered an-other great job with sound. Big thanks tothe Blount County Sheriff’s Departmentand the radio club METRO for patrollingand monitoring the course. Diana Esteslead the Mill House crew to pull off yetanother fantastic Belgian waffle break-fast. We’ll see you next year at the MillHouse for another great KTC race!

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Cindi Holcombe and Elijah Shekinah, co-race directors

RECORD CROWD, RECORD TIMESAT AUTUMNFEST 2007

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As first time race directors, weboth knew that we had a hugetask before us. Not only had we

taken on directorship of one of KTC’soldest and most beloved races, but alsowe had to fill the shoes of the incredibleLea Ann Pool. After many years ofputting on a fantastic race, Lea Annstepped down and passed the torch ontous for 2007.

This year presented us with the di-lemma of finding a new location to stagethe event. With the sale of RiversideTavern to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, wescrambled to find a venue that wouldaccommodate lots of runners on Thanks-giving Day. The wonderful folks at theBeck Cultural Exchange Center steppedup to the challenge. We are truly gratefulto the Beck Center for allowing us to usetheir facility. This year’s race saw arecord turnout of 874 runners and walk-ers! Registration turned out to be a bithectic and cramped, but our wonderfulvolunteers and participants were patientwith the situation. We’d also like toextend our heartfelt thanks to Latraviaand Brenda from the Beck Center. Thesefine ladies stepped in and helped out withregistration, crowd control, and evenstapled bib numbers to the runners’ shirtswhen we ran out of pins. Thanks Ladies!

This year’s race saw some really fasttimes with 6 runners breaking 25 min-utes. Congratulations to our overall

winner, Patrick Gildea, for setting a courserecord with a blazing 23:41, and to ourother male overall winners, Brent Ferrell(24:34) and Joseph Sitienel (24:38). Onceagain, our female overall winner wasLeah Moore Thomas with a fast 30:26;our other female winners were PatriciaSmith (30:49) a n dTrish Mitchell(31:54). Themale masterswinner wasOak Ridge’s own Allen Etheridge (26:04)and our female masters winner was KTClegend Marsha Morton (32:49).

Our other top categories were asfollows: Grandmasters - Jeff Colfer (29:34)and Sally Evenden (37:44); Veterans –Bob Barber (31:11) and Pat Denton(46:12); Clydesdale – Ethan Turner(36:13), Jeffrey Charlton (37:29), andBrian Egan (37:49); Athena – JaneRodriguez (39:28), Muna Lothridge(40:48), and Shaley McCartney (42:20).In the team category, the male and femaleopen categories both went to EBS, whileClayton took top honors in the corporatedivision. Great job!

As always, our events would not bepossible without or volunteers. Manythanks to Allan Morgan, Anna Shamey,Andrew Press, Paul McGinley, KathyWolski, Bobby Holcombe, Doris Gove,Sally Evenden, Liza Graves, TerryHiggins, Elizabeth Corbett, Terry Cash,

Joe Jackson, Wendy Williams, CourtneyOhlweiler, Susan Rutherford, Paul Bar-rette, Geri Scalf, Genna Scalf, TracyRafferty, Malinda Honkus, Tom, EdLeaver, Michael Leaver, John Clark, Jen-nifer Higgins, Cheryl Schoenberger, RonMcElhaney, Steve Zimo, Jason Altman,Kristy Altman, Mike Repp, Dave Alder-

man, MikeM a r c h a n t ,V a l e r i eB a c h m a n n ,

Bobby Sumpter, Dave Goforth, CindySpangler, Tracy Lee, Dave Goforth, AnneVictoria, Tom Dever, Jerry Schohl, andAlan Cheatham and his dog Charlie. Weknow there are many of you who steppedin at the last minute and helped out sothanks to all of you as well.

Special thanks goes out to our pre-senting sponsor BlueCross, as well as allof our other sponsors and donors –B97.5, WVLT Volunteer TV, LawlerWood, Tennessee Sports Medicine, Run-ners Market, Health Shoppe, Moe’sSouthwest Grill, The Rush, Threds, theCovenant Health Knoxville Marathon,Knoxville Police Department, KnoxvilleFire Department, Bruegger’s Bagels,Earth Fare, and Terry Jacks.

We had a lot of fun directing our firstrace. Thanks to all of the runners,volunteers, and sponsors for making thisevent a huge success. We look forwardto seeing you again next year.

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Wilma Rudolph 10K Race for Diversity Hosted by the 2008 Diversity Festival Committee

Newport, TN 37821

DATE TIME PLACE: January 19, 2008, 8:00 am. Starts and finishes at Newport City Park, Smith Street. Newport, TN 37821.

COURSE DESCRIPTION Out and back course from the Newport City Park.

REGISTRATION AND FEES REGISTRATION AND FEES Runners may pre-register or sign up the morning of the race from 6:30 until 7:30 at the Newport City

Park. Pre-registration fee (postmarked by Jan.15th

, 2008) is $15.00. Late Registration including the day of race is $20.00

T-SHIRTS Race shirts guaranteed to all pre-registered runners. Day of Race registrants receive shirts while supplies last.

AWARDS To the race winner, to the next 3 male and female runners, first Masters (40+) male and female runners, and the first

grand masters (50+) male and female runners, and the first Senior (60+) male and female runners. Other age awards three deep.

Male 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Female 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Results If you would like the results mailed to you, please enclose a stamped, self addressed # 10 legal sized envelope or a

current email address with your form.

Information Contact Race Director, John Jenkins (423) 608-2452 or email: [email protected] or the Diversity Festival 2008

Chairperson , Shedenna Dockery (423) 237-1078 or email [email protected]. Directions to Newport City Park: Coming from Knoxville on I-40- East, Merge onto US-70 E / TN-35 N / TN-9 S via EXIT 432B on the LEFT toward NEWPORT. Turn LEFT onto US-321 / MCMAHAN ST / TN-35. Continue to follow US-321 / TN-35. Turn LEFT onto SMITH ST. 4.5 miles from the exit.

Official Wilma Rudolph 10K Run Entry Form

Presented in partnership with the

7th Annual Cocke County Diversity Festival 2008

Name: Last____________ ______________, First__________________________ Sex (M__) (F__) Age ____ Birthday: m:___ d:___ y:____ T shirt Size (s__) (m__) (l__) (xl__) Address______________________________________________________________________________ City_______________________________ State___________________________ Zip _______________ Phone (____) _________________________________ Cell (___)_______________________________ In case of emergency call: ______________________________________________________________ At this phone number: (___)___________________________________________________ Beneficiary: The Tanner Community Action Initiative, a non profit organization

Athlete’s Release: Please read! To run this race you must sign and date this. I know that running and volunteering in races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter and run in the Wilma Rudolph 10K Race 2008 unless I am

medically able to run. I assume all risks associated with running and/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, rain, 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 inconsideration of your acceptance of my application, II, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Diversity Festival 2008, Tanner Community Action Initiative, John Jenkins, Director, the City of Newport, and City of Newport Officials, any and all members thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives, 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 record of the event for any legitimate purpose.

Athlete’s Signature_____________________________________________________________Date __________ If under 18 yrs, parents signature___________________________________________________Date__________

Complete form and mail with entry fee payable to: The Tanner Community Action Initiative (TCAI) c/o Shedenna Dockery, 412 Ann Circle, Newport, TN 37821


__________________________ _______________________ _____

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

OFFICIAL 2008 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. Ishould not enter and run in the CALHOUNS 10 MILE ROADRACE unless I am medically able andproperly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safelycomplete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and /or volunteering to work in theaforementioned race, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effectsof weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the condition of the road and traffic onthe 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 myapplication, I for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release THEKNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, CALHOUNS RESTAURANT, any and all members thereof, and allfurther 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 ofnegligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grant permissionto all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of thisevent for any legitimate purpose.

Fill Out Completely and Mail with Entry 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 16th ANNUAL

CALHOUN'S 10 MILER 8:00 A.M., JANUARY 26, 2008

FIRST OF FOUR RACES IN KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB'S 2008 HIGH MILEAGE WINTER SERIES

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

We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct or is rude to KTC volunteers!

DATE TIME PLACE Saturday morning, January 26, 2008, 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 miles 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 95004RH. A lovely, challenging, scenic out and back looping course that runs

on rural, back country roads with infamous cemetery hill to keep you an honest runner.

REGISTRATION AND FEES All preregistered runners kindly postmark entry forms no later than Friday, January 18, 2008. Fee: $15.00 Day

of race registration at Calhoun's from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.. $20.00. KTC Pre-registered runners eligible for a $3.00 discount off entry fee. No discount

on race day. Three Volunteer Coupons in lieu of race fee. A spouse or friend would like to share the continental breakfast? Add $5.00 each.

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. $5.00 discount with no shirt option.

KTC TEAM COMPETITION: First team race in KTC's 2008 series. Teams must pre-register. Awards for team competition will be four deep

in each division: Open, Corporate, Women's. Top four members score (top three in Women's Division). Membership in KTC not necessary

No additional costs other than individual entry fees.

AWARDS To the top three overall, first masters (40+), first grandmasters (50+), & first veterans (60+) male and female. Other awards 3

deep in the following age divisions. Clydesdale/Athena (200 lbs.+ male, 150 lbs.+ female) First, second and third place awards.

MALE & FEMALE: 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, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.

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

POST RACE CELEBRATION A great post race continental breakfast provided by Calhoun's.

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

INFORMATION Contact Race Director Amy Tourville at 865-973-1008 or [email protected].

Name

Last _______________________

First _______________________

Sex: Circle one male female

Age (as of January 26, 2008) ________

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

Clydesdale/Athena Weight Div:

200 lbs.+ male___ 150 lbs.+ female___

No Shirt Option, please check

Circle T-Shirt Size: S M L XL

RUN AT LEAST THREE & WORK ONE FOR SPECIAL AWARD ELIGIBILITY

Additional Continental Breakfast tickets? $5.00 x _____ = $_________

Address _______________________________________________________

City ____________________________________ State ______ Zip ________

Phone (____) ______-_______

E-mail Address _____________________________________________

In case of emergency, call ______________________ at phone ____________

Team Competition: Name of Team _____________________________

Open________ Corporate_____________Women's___________

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

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

KTC MEMBER $3.00 Pre. regist. Discount

3 KTC Vol. Discount Coupons ACCEPTED

COURSE CLOSES

after 2 hours and 15 minutes.PLEASE TRAIN ACCORDINGLY


The RAT Race supports the Tennessee Unit of Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic which for more than 50 years has provided textbooks and other educational materials to individuals who are blind, dyslexic or have other visual, learning or physical disabilities and cannot read standard print. RFB&D is currently providing services to 185,000 individuals nationwide and to more than 4,500 here in TN. Donations from friends and family will provide additional support.

Individual Awards will be given to winners in each race as follows – Top 3 male and female overall, Top 3 male and female Masters (40+), top 3 male and female in each age division – 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Team Awards will be given for Most Registered Participants (Due Jan. 23), Most Donations Collected (Due Jan. 23) and Fastest Team (Top 5 runners time added together)

Donation Form 2008 RAT Race Registration Race #_______ __________________________ __________________________________________ Name: First Last Name: First Last ________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Address Address ________________________________ _____________________________________________________ City, State, Zip City State Zip ________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Phone Phone Email ________________________________ Gender: M ___ F ___ Age ____ Birthdate (Required) ________ Team Name (if Applicable) Circle T-Shirt Size: S M L XL XXL I am a KTC Member ___ Donor’s Name Amount _______________________$________ I will run in the 5K ____ 10K ____ Amount enclosed $______ _______________________$________ Credit Card: Visa___ MC___ AmEx____ Exp Date: __________ _______________________$________ _____________________________________________________ Credit Card Number _______________________$________ _____________________________________________________ Team Name (If Applicable) _______________________$________ Athlete’s Release – I assume all risks associated with running or volunteering to work in the RAT Race including but not limited to medical

conditions, falls, contact with other participants, effects of weather, the condition of the road and traffic on the course. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, I for myself and anyone entitled to action on my behalf waive and release Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, the Universityof Tennessee and the Knoxville Track Club or any RAT Race sponsors from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of my participation. Use of earphones is prohibited.

Use separate sheet for additional donations.

______________________________________________________________________________________ Athlete’s Signature If under 18, Guardian’s Signature Date

Mail completed race form & donations made out to RFB&D to 205 Badger Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Call 865-482-3496 for information.

Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic 5K/10K RAT Race

Saturday, February 9, 2008 Circle Park at the University of Tennessee

Check In and Registration 8:00-8:45AM Race 9:00AM

Pre-Registration Fee $18 (Postmarked by 1/23) Day of Race $23

$3 Discount for KTC members


Mail Complet ed formwith entry fee to:Angie Manis, Strawberry Plains H. Marathon

8419 Carter Mill Rd

Knoxville, TN 37914

Make checks payable to The Knoxville Track Club

(NO REFUNDS)


OFFICIAL 2008 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 run in theSTRAWBERRY PLAINS HALF MARATHON/10K unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of arace official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and /or volunteering to work in theaforementioned race, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat orhumidity, 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 consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself, and anyone entitledto act on my behalf, waive and release THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, LAWLER -WOOD, RUSH-STRONG SCHOOL, TENNESSEESPORTS MEDICINE any and all members thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims or liabilityof any kind arising out 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, motion pictures,recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

STRAWBERRY PLAINS HALF MARATHON & 10K

DATE TIME AND PLACE Saturday, February 16, 2008. 9:00 a.m. Starts and finishes at Rush-Strong Elementary School, Strawberry Plains, Tn.

Strawberry Plains is located about 10 miles east of Knoxville, just off Hwy 11-E.

WARNING February is WINTER in East Tennessee. Be Prepared for COLD WEATHER. In case of race cancellation due to inclement weather,

call the KTC Hotline at 865-687-8493, or Kristy Altman 865-805-2008 or Beth MacDonald 865-599-2317.

DIRECTIONS From Knoxville, take I-40 East to Exit 394 (Ashville Hwy). Turn left & head east for six miles, bear left on Hwy 11E, go three and

1/4 miles, turn left on Old Andrew Johnson Hwy (Eastview Mem. Gardens is on your right). Go .8 miles to the school.

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND HIGHLIGHTS USATF Certified ( Half Marathon - #TN 04007DJR; 10K - #TN 01034/RH) A lovely, rolling,

scenic, & rural course that meanders through the 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 Pre-registration closes Friday, February 8, 2008. Fee: $20.00 (KTC members eligible for $3.00 discount). From

February 9, 2008, until 8:30 am on raceday morning: $25.00 (no discount). 'No t-shirt' option: subtract $10.00 from the entry fee.

T-SHIRTS 1st quality, Cool-max, 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 Rush Strong School between 7:30 - 8:30 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 top

three Clydesdale (male, 200 lbs+) Athena (female 150 lbs+). Overall winners not eligible for age division awards (three deep). Awards must be

picked up on raceday morning. They will not be mailed. MALE & FEMALE Age Divisions in both races as follows:

(No runners under 14 in the ½ marathon or 10K) 14-19, 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+.

GRAND PRIX POINTS 2008 KTC Grand Prix Points only awarded in the Half Marathon.

REFRESHMENTS CHANGING FACILITIES An abundance of good things to eat; changing facilities at the school.

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 of ear-

phones, headsets is strongly discouraged.INFORMATION Contact Race Directors Kristy Altman, 865-805-2008, [email protected] or Beth MacDonald, 865-599-2317,

[email protected].

Name

Last _______________________________

First _______________________________

Sex Circle One: Male Female

Age (as of February 16, 2008) ________


Clydesdale/Athena Division:

200+ lbs. male 150+ lbs. female

KTC MEMBER $3.00 Pre. regist. Discount

4 KTC Vol. Discount Coupons ACCEPTED

Circle T-Shirt Size: S M L XL

No T-Shirt Option

Deduct $10

Race Number Address _______________________________________________________

City ____________________________________ State ______ Zip ________

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

E-mail Address __________________________________________________

In case of emergency, call ______________________ at phone _____________

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

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

ONE."

Second of Four Races In Knoxville Track Club's 2008 High Mileage Winter Series

Calhoun's 10 Miler, Strawberry Plains Half Marathon, Whitestone 30K, Covenant Health Knox. Marathon or 1/2 Marathon

RUN AT LEAST THREE AND WORK ONE IN THE SERIES FOR SPECIAL AWARD ELIGIBILITY

THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB PROUDLY PRESENTS THE TWENTIETH ANNUAL

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

COURSE CLOSES

AFTER 3 HOURS


Love Your Libraries 16th Annual

Fun-Run When: Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

Where: The University of Tennessee Campus

What: Multi-Class 5k and 1 Mile Fun Walk

Details: Starting gun at 8:30 AM

Race Begins at Circle Park

Athlete Information

Last Name: __________________ First Name: _______________

Address: __________________ City: ____________________

State: __________ Zip: __________ Shirt Size: M L XL

Age: __________ Birth date: ____/____/________ Sex: M F

Phone: (______) ______-________

Emergency Contact Information

In case of emergency, please contact _____________________

At telephone number (______) ______-________.

To Complete Registration

Mail completed Registration Form WITH FEE to:

GSS Fun-Run, 315E University Center,

1502 W. Cumberland Ave., Knoxville, TN 37996.

Make checks payable to “Graduate Student Senate.”

Note: GSS/UTK/KTC reserve the right to disqualify any participant exhib-

iting unsportsmanlike conduct or rudeness toward volunteers.

MANDATORY Release

I know that running and/or volunteering in club races are potentially hazardous ac-

tivities. I should not enter and run in the Love Your Libraries 5K Run and Walk

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 associ-

ated with running and/or volunteering to work in the aforementioned race, including

but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, includ-

ing 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 consideration of your accep-

tance of my application, I for myself (and my child or ward, if applicable), and any-

one entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release THE UNIVERSITY OF TEN-

NESSEE, THE GRADUATE STUDENT SENATE, THE KNOXVILLE TRACK

CLUB, any and all members thereof, and all further sponsors, and their representa-

tives and successors from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of my partici-

pation in the aforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negli-

gence 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 record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

______________________________________ __________

Athlete Signature (Parent, if Athlete is Under 18) Date

Race Classes:

Women

19 and under, 20 29, 30 39, 40 49, 50 59, 60+

Men

19 and under, 20 29, 30 39, 40 49, 50-59, 60 69, 70 79, 80+

Results will be posted online at www.ktc.org.

Enclose #10 SASE with Registration for Printed Results.

For more information contact Trey Forgety: [email protected]

Support YOUR University Libraries!

FREE T-Shirt

with Pre-Registration!

Pre-Registration $15; Race Day $20

Awards to the top three overall,

1st Masters (40+) & 1st Grandmasters (50+), male and female.

Overall winners not eligible for age division awards (two deep).

Awards must be picked up on race day & will not be mailed.

Official Use Only

Race #


Athlete’s Release: You must sign and date!

I know that running and volunteering to work in races is a potentially hazardous

activity. I should not participate in the LVC 5K Run/Fun Walk 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 running and/or

volunteering to work in the LVC 5K Run/Fun Walk, 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 consideration of your acceptance of

my application, I for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the

Low Vision Center, Knoxville Track Club, The University of Tennessee, other sponsors, and

any and all members there of, their representative successors, from all claims or liability of

any kind arising out of my participation in the LVC 5K Run/Fun Walk, even though that

liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the person named in the

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 legitimate purpose.

Athlete’s Signature/Date (If under 18, Parent’s signature/Date)

Team Vols & Delta Gamma Sorority

Proudly Presents

The 2008 Low Vision Center (LVC) 5K Run/Fun Walk

“Volunteers for Vision”

Date/Time/Place: Saturday Morning March 1, 2008. Start time 9:00 AM. Start and Finish at the Communications Building (Circle Park) on the University of Tennessee Knoxville Campus. Course Description: Runner’s Loop course at UT incorporating the new bridge to the agricultural campus. This course is USATF certified. (Walker’s course- less than one mile/ loops at the new bridge.) Registration and Fees: Early registration is $15, or $10 for students and KTC Members when postmarked by Monday February 26, 2007. Late registration and day of race pay $20. Event Day: Pre-registered participants receive t-shirt at check-in 8:00-8:30 AM on event day. Late registrants will receive t-shirts at event while supplies last. Post-race event: awards, door prize drawing and refreshments. Awards: Top Overall, Top Masters (40+), Top Grand Masters (50+), and Top Seniors (60+), male & female. Top 3 in each age group: 9 & under, 10- 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+, male & female and Largest Team. Awards must be picked up on race day. Results: Race management, finish line management and results will be provided by the Knoxville Track Club. Results will be posted on www.ktc.org Information: No baby strollers, bicycles, roller blades, dogs, or headphones are allowed on the course during the 5K Race. Contact Event Director, Bruce Gilliland, OD at (865) 588-0811 or e-mail [email protected]

2008 Official Low Vision Center 5K Run/Fun Walk Entry Form

Race Number First/Last Name: _____________________________________

Sex: Male Female Address______________________________________________

Phone _____________________E-Mail __________________City____________________State______Zip_________

Age as of 03/01/08 __________ In case of emergency call: ________________________________________________

Name/Phone #

Birthday______________ Circle T-Shirt Size S M L XL

5K Run______ Fun Walk______ Name of Team______________________________________

*I am unable to participate in this event but here is my donation of $_____________.

Make checks payable to:

The Low Vision Center

(NO REFUNDS)

Mail completed entry form

with fee to:

LVC Run/Fun Walk

1124 E Weisgarber Rd

Ste 207

Knoxville, TN 37909


Fill Out Completely and Mail with Entry Fee to:Betty Schohl

Whitestone 30K

1721 Bonita Dr.

Knoxville, TN 37918

Make checks payable to

The Knoxville Track Club (NO REFUNDS)

Race Number

OFFICIAL 2008 WHITESTONE 30K & Team Relay 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 run in theWHITESTONE 30K 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, WHITESTONE INN any and all members thereof, and all furthersponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementionedevent, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grantpermission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimatepurpose.

WHITESTONE 30K

DATE TIME AND PLACE Sunday, March 2, 2008, 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,

then 4 miles to the Whitestone Inn.

LODGING For reservations at one of the inn's 20 beautiful rooms, call (888) 247-2464; more info @ www.whitestoneinn.com. Runners receive a

10% discount on the room rate (be sure to say you're running the KTC's Whitestone 30K); book early. Lodging also available at Knight's Inn

(865) 376-3477, Exit #352 on I-40 in Kingston.

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND HIGHLIGHTS Course CERTIFIED by the USATF #TN 02001 RH. A lovely, rolling, scenic, & rural course that

meanders through rural Tennessee countryside. Incredible downhill start, amazing uphill finish. The rest, pure bliss.

EXPECTED PARTICIPATION 250 runners. COURSE RECORDS: Patrick Gildea 1:45:49 (2007); Kathy Wolski 2:10:42 (2007).

REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE Pre-registration closes (must be postmarked by) Friday, February 22, 2008. Fee: $38.00 (KTC members eligible

for $5.00 discount). From February 23 until 8:30 am on raceday : $45.00 (no discount). No t-shirt option: subtract $10.00 from entry fee.

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 am on raceday morning.

AWARDS Awards to the top three overall, top Masters (40+), top Grandmasters (50+) and top Veterans (60+), male and female. Awards to the

top three Clydesdale (male, 200 lbs.) Athena (female, 150 lbs.+). Overall winners not eligible for age division awards (three deep). Awards must

be picked up on raceday morning. 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, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.

TEAM COMPETITION (Relay) Divisions: OPEN, CORPORATE, WOMEN'S. Awards go four deep; top four team members score (top three

score in Women's Division). KTC membership not required. No additional costs other than individual entry fees.

REFRESHMENTS A bounteous buffet brunch provided for runners at 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 Anyone who exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct or is abusive to volunteers will be disqualified. Due to insurance

regulations, bicycles, baby strollers, roller blades or pets not allowed; earphones strongly discouraged.

INFORMATION Contact [email protected]; 865-687-8493.

THIRD RACE IN KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB'S 2008 HIGH MILEAGE WINTER SERIES

Calhouns 10 Miler, Strawberry Plains Half Marathon, Whitestone 30K, Cov. Health Knoxville Marathon or Half

Name

Last _______________________________

First _______________________________


Age (as of March 2, 2008) ________


Clydesdale/Athena Weight Div:

Please Circle one:

200+ lbs. male 150+ lbs. female

KTC MEMBER $5.00 Pre. regist. Discount_____

8 KTC Volunteer Coupons ACCEPTED

No Shirt Option, please check here: _____

Circle Cool Max T-Shirt Size: S M L XL

The KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB Proudly Presents the 7th ANNUAL

Address _______________________________________________________

City ____________________________________ State ______ Zip ________

Phone (____) _______-___________

Email__________________________

Team Competition 10K Relay

10K Relay Team Name _________________________________________

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

Open_______Corporate_______Women_________

Like additional Whitestone Buffet Brunch tickets? $10.00 each x ____ = $ _____

In case of emergency, call ______________________ at phone _____________

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

Run Any Three And Work One FOR SPECIAL AWARD ELIGIBILITY

COURSE CLOSES AFTER 4 HOURS

PLEASE TRAIN ACCORDINGLY

& TEAM RELAY



6th Annual Catch the Leprechaun 5K

Run & Fun Walk A benefit for

Safe Haven Crisis & Recovery Center for Sexual Assault

Saturday, March 15, 2008, at 9:00 a.m.

Starts and finishes in front of Barley’s in the Old City, Knoxville, TN.

POST RACE AWARDS CEREMONY and PARTY directly following race Runners over 21 who “catch the leprechaun” will receive tickets for a complimentary green beer.

Early registration cost is $20.00. Late registration (after 3/10/07), including day of race until 8:30 am, is $25.00.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: A mostly flat course with a few minor hills. Due to insurance regulations, no roller blades, bicycles, or dogs will be allowed. Use of headsets is prohibited

T-SHIRT: . Pre-registered runners receive shirts on race day. Race day registrants, as supplies last. RESULTS: Results will be posted on the KTC web page: www.ktc.org.

INFORMATION or to sign up as a VOLUNTEER Contact Safe Haven Center at 558-9040

ATHLETE'S RELEASE: PLEASE READ.TO RUN THE RACE, SIGN AND DATE.

I know that running in races is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter 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 this race. 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 and Safe Haven, any and all members thereof, and all sponsors, 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 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 any legitimate purpose. We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits

unsportsmanlike conduct.

Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________City________________________ State ____________ Zip _______

Phone Number ( )______-________ E-Mail Address___________________________

OFFICIAL 2008 Catch the Leprechaun 5K ENTRY FORM

Race Number I will RUN______ I will WALK______ TEAM NAME__________________________ Sex: Male_____ Female_____ Age (as of 3/10/2008) _____________________ T-shirt Size (circle one): S M L XL XXL

Athlete's Signature ____________________________________________________________________________

if under 18, parent's signature ________________________________________Date_________________________________________

Complete and Mail with Entry Fee to: Safe Haven 900 E. Hill Ave, Suite 145 Knoxville, TN 37915

Make checks payable to Safe Haven Center (No Refunds)


2008 OFF-ROAD RUNNING SERIESSERIES DESCRIPTION AND HIGHLIGHTS:SERIES DESCRIPTION AND HIGHLIGHTS:SERIES DESCRIPTION AND HIGHLIGHTS:SERIES DESCRIPTION AND HIGHLIGHTS:SERIES DESCRIPTION AND HIGHLIGHTS: Courses will all be off road, with races set in the beautiful parks of Knoxville, Knox County,Oak Ridge and Norris, TN.REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE:REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE:REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE:REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE:REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE: Registration fees for each race will be $10 for adults and $5 for kids 14 and under.T-SHIRTS:T-SHIRTS:T-SHIRTS:T-SHIRTS:T-SHIRTS: Special limited edition T-shirts will be printed for the series.RACE NUMBER PICK-UP:RACE NUMBER PICK-UP:RACE NUMBER PICK-UP:RACE NUMBER PICK-UP:RACE NUMBER PICK-UP: Numbers will not be mailed. You must pick up your packet at the race site between thirty and ninety minutes beforethe start of the event.AWARDS:AWARDS:AWARDS:AWARDS:AWARDS: Awards will vary from race to race.REWARDS:REWARDS:REWARDS:REWARDS:REWARDS: The eminent satisfaction of completing a challenging run, testing oneself against the elements and participating in a delightful rompamong the woods, waters and fields of East Tennessee.SPECIAL AWARDS:SPECIAL AWARDS:SPECIAL AWARDS:SPECIAL AWARDS:SPECIAL AWARDS: Points will be awarded for overall finish (and volunteerism) at each of the TTT Series races. Top point earners at the endof the series (10 each male / female and < 40 / 40+) will receive TTT Series awards. Participation (racing or volunteering) in five of the seven racesis required for consideration for series awards.RESULTS:RESULTS:RESULTS:RESULTS:RESULTS: Results will be available on the Knoxville Track Club website: www.ktc.orgCOURSE ETIQUETTE:COURSE ETIQUETTE:COURSE ETIQUETTE:COURSE ETIQUETTE:COURSE ETIQUETTE: We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct or is abusive to volunteers. Due toinsurance regulations, no headsets, earphones, bicycles, baby strollers, roller blades or pets on the course.INFORMATION:INFORMATION:INFORMATION:INFORMATION:INFORMATION: Contact Michael deLisle at Runners Market 865.588.1650

KNOX COUNTY, THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE and THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB proudly present

TREADIN' TRODDEN TRAILSTREADIN' TRODDEN TRAILSTREADIN' TRODDEN TRAILSTREADIN' TRODDEN TRAILSTREADIN' TRODDEN TRAILS

OFFICIAL 2008 TREADIN' TRODDEN TRAILS ENTRY FORM

NameLast_____________________________

First______________________________


Age _____ Birthdate ___ / ___ / ______

T-shirt size S M L XL

Address _________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________ State ______ Zip _________

Phone (___) ___-_____ E-mail ______ ________________________

In case of emergency, call__________________ at phone ________________

Like to help at a future Knoxville Track Club Event? check here _____

__________________________ _______________________ _____


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 theTREADIN' TRODDEN TRAILS SERIES unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a raceofficial relative 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, including highheat or humidity, ice and snow, the condition of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated byme. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself, andanyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release KNOX COUNTY, THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, THE KNOXVILLE TRACKCLUB, THE CITY OF OAK RIDGE, THE CITY OF NORRIS, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, ASICS, RUNNERS MARKET, and any andall members thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims or liability of any kind arising out ofmy participation in the aforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the partof 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 any legitimate purpose.

Fill Out Completely and Mail with Entry Fee to:Trail Series c/o Michael deLisleRunners Market4443 Kingston PikeKnoxville, TN 37919

Make checks payable toThe Knoxville Track Club (No refunds)

SERIES SCHEDULESERIES SCHEDULESERIES SCHEDULESERIES SCHEDULESERIES SCHEDULE

PROCEEDS FROM THE SERIES BENEFIT THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB'S YOUTH ATHLETICS PROGRAM

This entry form is generic for the TTT Series. Please check the box next to the race for which you are registering. Distances approximate.

Sunday, March 16 2:00 pm Belly of the Beast (5 miles) Melton Hill Park, Knoxville

Sunday, April 13 8:00 am Haw Ridge Spring Splat (6 miles) Haw Ridge Park, Oak Ridge

Saturday, May 17 8:00 am Seven Islands Sunblast Trail Race (6 miles) Seven Islands Nature Reserve, Kodak

Sunday, June 1 8:00 am The Trail That Can't Be Concord (7 miles) Concord Park, Knoxville

Sunday, June 29 8:00 am Forks of the River Trail Race (5 miles) Forks of the River Park, Knoxville

Sunday, July 6 8:00 am I.C. King of Trails Race (7 miles) I.C. King Park, Knoxville

Sunday, August 31 8:00 am Norris Dam Hard Trail Race (20k) Norris Dam State Park, Norris

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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

Jeff King

Stephanie J. Stevens

Deborah Brewer

Melissa Jarboe

Ashley B. Portmann

Katrina Cable

Cannon E. Turner

Elizabeth Salem

Julie Higdon

Kyra Donnell

Heidi Wegryn

Donna Parang

Michael B. Carson

Lisa J. Hall

Chris M. Clark

Teresa Poppert

Angela A. Gibson

Sam Deford

Sharon M. Robinson

Sonya Eubanks

John Hayes

Stacy Zazado

Lucas Coffey

Joanie Stewart

Andrew Press

Mary Bowen

Diana Koza

Aron Beierschmitt

Martha Clabo

John Hildreth

Mae Quinn

Bobby Liles

Chad C. Black

Rollin E. Geddes

Jenelle Traver

Elfriede Beall

Jill Powell

Robert Foster

Benjamin Lynch

Robert Marmolejo

Anna Shamey

Elizabeth Brucken

Stephanie A. Gibson

Jennifer Wolfenbarger

Stephen Lamb

David B. Finkelstein

Caroline M. Lamar


JANUARY19 Knoxville - 1:00 pm. Race Against Racism. See enclosed entry form.

19 Newport TN - 8:00 am. Wilma Rudolph 10K Race For Diversity. See enclosed entry form.

19 Norris - 11:00 am. Norris Dam 12K Challenge. 865.220.8876.

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

FEBRUARY9 Knoxville - RAT Race 5K. See enclosed entry form.

16 Strawberry Plains - 9:00 am. STRAWBERRY PLAINS HALF MARATHON/10K. See enclosed entry form.

23 Knoxville - 8:30 am. Love Your Libraries 5K. See KTC website for more info.

MARCH1 Knoxville - 9:00 am. Volunteers for Vision 5K. See enclosed entry form.

2 Paint Rock TN - 8:30 am. WHITESTONE 30K and Team Relay. See enclosed entry form.

15 Knoxville - 9:00 am. Catch the Leprechaun 5K. See enclosed entry form.

15 Surgoinsville TN - 8:30 am. Surgoinsville Ten-Miler. Info 423-345-2335.

16 Knoxville - 2:00 pm. BELLY OF THE BEAST 5-MILE OFFROAD RACE. See enclosed entry form.

22 Norris - 9:00 am. Michael Curtin Renaissance Run 5K. 865-494-0372.

22 Columbia TN - 11:00 am. Chickasaw Trace 15K Trail Run. 931-583-9282

Race ScheduleRace ScheduleRace ScheduleRace ScheduleRace ScheduleRace Schedule Jan - Mar‘08 Jan - Mar‘08 Jan - Mar‘08 Jan - Mar‘08 Jan - Mar‘08

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 769-4582 Seeenclosed entry form.for details about a particular race. Race entry forms are often available online.

See enclosed entry form.

Sunday, March 30, 2008 - 7:00 a.m. Fourth AnnualCOVENANT HEALTH KNOXVILLE MARATHON,HALF-MARATHON, 5K AND CARITEN KIDS RUN.Entry forms available in Footnotes and on the marathonwebsite, www.knoxvillemarathon.com.

AND THE BIGGIE...

BE PART OF KNOXVILLE’S MOST EXCITING RUNNING EVENT!


KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUBP.O. BOX 52266KNOXVILLE TN 37950-2266

March 30, 2008 Marathon – Half-Marathon – 4 Person Relay – 5K – Cariten Kids’ Run

Health & Fitness Expo – March 29th

We need Volunteers! Course Monitors, Race Set-up and Takedown, Water Stations, and Expo Help. Come out to support the KTC in this marquee event and support your fellow runners!

Signup to volunteer online at www.knoxvillemarathon.com or email [email protected].

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS!

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