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April Meeting By, Mary Fox and Diane Perriello 2014 SARC MAY NEWSLETTER Members who attended the April meeting learned about Crossfit from Speaker Jason Elrod, a coach at the Akron CrossFit. Jason has been an athlete and a coach for many years. He explained the philosophy of CrossFit, that the specialty of the work out is that it is not specialized. He shared that the work outs are varied and change with each ses- sion. CrossFit works the entire body and helps with strength, flexibility and endurance. Jason told the group that CrossFit uses free weights, such as kettle bells, medicine balls, ropes, barbells and even tires because they provide a better total body work out and work the core better than machines do. Everyone at a CrossFit session is an athlete, from the least, to the most fit. Work outs are a friendly completion and all of the athletes encourage each other and the last to fin- ish is cheered as much, by the others, as the first. Jason was a very motivating speaker, he shared that CrossFit workouts will enhance run- ning performance. As proof, Jason told the group that he completed a half-marathon without doing any running workouts!
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April Meeting By, Mary Fox and Diane Perriello
2014
SARC MAY NEWSLETTER
Members who attended the April meeting learned about Crossfit from Speaker Jason
Elrod, a coach at the Akron CrossFit. Jason has been an athlete and a coach for many
years. He explained the philosophy of CrossFit, that the specialty of the work out is that it
is not specialized. He shared that the work outs are varied and change with each ses-
sion. CrossFit works the entire body and helps with strength, flexibility and endurance.
Jason told the group that CrossFit uses free weights, such as kettle bells, medicine balls,
ropes, barbells and even tires because they provide a better total body work out and work
the core better than machines do.
Everyone at a CrossFit session is an athlete, from the least, to the most fit. Work outs
are a friendly completion and all of the athletes encourage each other and the last to fin-
ish is cheered as much, by the others, as the first.
Jason was a very motivating speaker, he shared that CrossFit workouts will enhance run-
ning performance. As proof, Jason told the group that he completed a half-marathon
without doing any running workouts!
May’s Meeting will be Tuesday the 13 th at Mingo Shelter. John Meadows
a representative of HOKA One Running shoes will be the speaker. He will
discuss the design of HOKA ONE shoes. Please join us, for dinner, speaker
and good conversation
Members at the Races
Mel Sams and David Anderson
at the Black Squirrel Run Chuck Gough and Neil set up
Kelly’s Grief Run finish line
Steve Hailer and Frank
Nick HOKA ONE Rep. at
the Pittsburg Marathon
Doug Powley is ready to start Kelly’s Grief Run
Terry Fox finishes Kelly’s
Grief Run
Dr. Nilesh Shah finishes
Kelly’s Grief Run
Bill and Heidi wait for the first
runner at Kelly’s Grief Run Diane Perriello and Greg Strach
Check timers at Kelley’s Grief Run
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By, Rebecca Davey-Vivalo
: Welcome new SARC members and couch to 5k participants! Julian, Dana, Eydie, Alicia, Sarah, Kathy, Michelle, & Jenni. Rebecca Irish 5k race director lower center
Eight new Summit Athletic Running Club members have started the couch to 5K program
in conjunction with Ritchie's Sporting Goods, SARC and the Irish 5K. Race director for the
Irish 5K Rebecca Davey thought this program would be a good way to introduce runners
to the passion of running. All of the participants have committed to meeting for 6 weeks
every Saturday at 8 AM to do a group run and weekly homework to train for the Irish 5K
on June 14th. The future 5K runners all have different levels of experience: a few have
no experience, some have ran last year but want to get back into running, one has a goal
to run a 5K before she turns 50, and we even have a runner who had a stroke and wants
to start running so she can keep up with her family of runners. All the runners in the pro-
gram will receive special discounts at Ritchie's Sporting Goods, a commemorative T-
shirt, and a participation award at the Irish 5K.
Summit Athletic Running Club was established in 1968 and one of the oldest organized
running groups in the Northeastern Ohio area. Their mission is to "promote running as a
lifestyle for individuals of all abilities through fellowship, education, and events. We are
indeed a club for all runners". The club has opportunities for members of all age levels to
volunteer with area runs, participate in area runs, attend monthly informational/
educational meetings, and become involved with their many different training or group
runs that they offer. Summit Athletic's yearly calendar and their website are the place to
get information on area running events. The club is planning on future running events
including another couch to 5K associated with the Festa Italiana 5K in July, couch to
10K, Track practice to improve running form and speed, and their club races Jim Klett
10K, Bill Heideman Cross Country, Buckeye Half Marathon & Relay, Shamrock 15K & 5K,
The Great New Years Eve Run, The Frostbite prediction run, and The Buckeye Half Mara-
thon & Relays. For more information on Summit Athletic Running Club
email [email protected] or visit their website at www.summitathletic.com.
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Chip Assembly Steve and Mary Hailer, again, graciously opened their
home to SARC Members. Members enjoyed beverages,
desert, camaraderie and yes, they did get bibs and chips
ready for the up coming Jim Klett 10K
Katie Stanbaugh Andrea Drobik and Johnathan
Sharon Spaeth and Steven Cis-
Doug Powley and Ron Demyan Jim Puster
Steve Hailer and granddaughter Emily
Mary Hailer and son Adam Mary Fox and Diane Perriello Meghan Puster
Katie Hailer Greg Strach Terry Fox
Alan Steggles, Tom Labbe and Aurora Cooney
Sarah Crow
David Cooper and Mike Hoffman
Ginny Hoffman
Whitney Bowers
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A sudden reminder of the past. This can be brought about by hearing a song from high
school, seeing an ex, ...etc. Similar to a flashback.– Urban Dictionary
The Jim Klett 10k was the first 10 K I ran more than 30 years ago. There
were, it seemed, so many runners. If I remember correctly, the runners got running shorts and a singlet. The
Norton Company was the big sponsor and there were awards for teams. It started at the “old” Stow Munroe
Falls High School and part of the race was on the bike trail. THEN, when I was so hot and so tired ,BILLY GOAT
HILL appeared. I remember people walking past me, I was running. Finally ,back at the school, a TV was show-
ing a loop of the runners negotiating THE hill. Even the best, appeared to be running in slow motion. I have run
and worked on many, many Klett Races , on the Stow courses and on multiple courses in the Valley. I don’t’ re-
member when the Race added a 5K.
Thirty years ago the Klett Race was a 10 K race as were most races . Many races also had a mile run. There
were 5 mile and 10 mile races and Marathons. There were few 5 Ks and half marathons. Things have changed
more people are running., more people walk races and now there are not very many 10 K races. Most races,
it seems, are 5Ks. These are good things, but some long for the “good old days” when women’s running
shoes were men’s shoes dyed pink. Running shorts were often scratchy cotton or soccer shorts, again in men’s
sizes. We wore Revco raincoats, a trash bag with holes for arms and head, (Still very functional).
This year the Klett will, again, be a 10-K . A “THROWBACK” to the early days of the Summit Athletic Club.
Join current SARC members and run, walk or volunteer for the “Throwback”10 K or kids race. See you there! I
will not be wearing throw back shoes or clothes ,however no matter what my kids say I look like!!
A Throwback
Running Nerd
Throwback Dri Power
and running tights
First 200 registered will receive a Russell Dri Power Performance top.
By, Cathy Anderson
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Past Klett Award Winners:
Klett Family and Jim Traylor 1981 Cathy Anderson 1998
Bill Heideman 1982 Jim Kaiser 1999
Bob Mandi 1983 Ted Dennison 2000
Reno Starnoni 1984 Terry & Sally Lewis 2001
Ralph Lowery 1985 Rick Pheniger 2002
Ron Gauthier 1986 John Fisch 2003
Harold White 1987 Jim Chaney 2004
Jane Thompson 1988 Steve Hailer 2005
Stout Family 1989 Joshua Ritchie 2006
Peggy Wise 1990 Sarah Lane 2007
Bob Lang 1991 Gale Klett 2008
Tom Labbe 1992 Mike Stone 2009
LuAnne Stockton 1993 Diane Perriello 2010
John Houser 1994 Mary and Terry Fox 2011
Dick & Dottie Konkle 1995 Ryan McGuire 2012
Ralph Thompson 1996 George Beckham 2013
Chanty Netting 1997
????? 2014
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From Time to Time, By Mike Stone
It’s a gift from my oldest son. An unexpected and generous one at that. He decided, upon prompt-ing from his wife and children, it was high-time for Dad to advance into the already well-established modern era of technological devices (a.k.a. gadgets). Hence, a recently minted GPS watch. Surprise, surprise. The gift itself, yes, a surprise. The next surprise was more alarming. Evidently I had to learn how to use this thing.
You guessed it. With a gulp-of-helplessness, I sat with the watch and directions on my lap, and balked. And blankly gazed. And nearly assumed the fetal position of despair. Now I don’t consider my-self brilliant, yet I have learned a thing or two in life. But the directions, cleverly printed on one sheet that evolved right before my eyes (and filmy brain) into layer-upon-layer of first push this, now push that, then repeat now and again, reminded me to be thankful that I can at least tie my own shoes. Well, after marshalling every ounce of intent, I was able to make use of the gift on a trail run. Once.
Make mental note: resume use after more practice. Much more practice.
For now, maybe forever, I’ll rely on familiar fundamentals. Navigating by use of compass and topo-graphic maps. Making lists on scratch pads, not an iphone. Tying square knots and bowlines with my eyes closed. Mowing with a reel push mower. Enjoying toast with peanut butter (banana on the side, of course). Reading books, not e-readers. You may snicker at this hillbilly savant on a fool’s errand, strag-gling behind on runs and in life, wasting time on antique notions and stunted earnestness. No doubt tor-menting for many of you, yet comforting, even enhancing, for me. With Mark Twain we’ll agree, my hab-its protect me, they would assassinate you.
What is it with me anyway? I respect complexity, but prefer simplicity. My running gear is sparse, but useful. Shoes (namely, Pegasus Trail), check. Shorts (usually black), check. Shades (if clear skies), check. Hat (if raining), check. Sports watch (from time to time, watch less), check. Usually more than adequate for my dance in the woods, competing with my seasoned body, while not in conquest of my per-sonhood, listening for those High Elves as they shake authenticity from the trees. It may be self-contrived, but I would hope to become deeply ordinary. And simplicity serves that hope well.
If you want, join me. Discover ways to be interested without being interesting. To be as curious as a child, as playful as an otter, as useful as a knot tied right. Imagine being light hearted without being light minded. Let us seek to look into everything without cutting into anything. It is only right and proper for runners to gather our energies for another run. Let us remember, the pain and the delight, in life and in running, have become our abiding bedfellows. Fondly, simply, let the beauty we love be what we do.
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Yesterday [4/26/14] I went to the 2nd Ramp festival in
Peninsula. It is a very small event, only $3 to get in, with a
very limited number of booths, many of which were non
food related. The weather was great, and the location ra-
ther pleasant. For the uninitiated, ramps are wild leeks
aka Little Stinkers. They have a rather distinctive flavor
and are best eaten in the company of other ramp eaters. In Ohio, ramps have
to be collected on private property, those in State Parks are protected. This
makes them somewhat expensive ($12/lb.) I bought some for next weeks
dinner, braised ramps, roast lamb and baked potatoes!!!!!.
I have had ramps once before, and you either like them or hate them. At the
festival I tried perogies filled with a potato/bacon/ramp mix, not rampy
enough. On the other hand, the chips with ramp dip were too rampy and
somewhat bitter. The perfect choice was a brisket sandwich with grilled ramp
topping, it was very good, the ramps stayed with me for hours. I tried ramp
cream cheese, ramp/tomato ketchup and ramp mustard all were very tasty
and novel. Overall it was a good experience and I would recommend next
year’s festival.
How to Ramp Up Your Dining? By, Alan Steggles
The ramp, sometimes called wild leek, is a wild onion native to North America. Though the bulb re-
sembles that of a scallion, the beautiful flat, broad leaves set it apart. The word ramp comes from
"rams," or "ramson," an Elizabethan dialect rendering of the wild garlic.
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SARC 2014 Race Calendar
Monday May 26, 7:30 and 9 am Tallmadge Circle
Sunday, June 1 at 8:30am, Black Tiger Run/Walk (5K) at Cuyahoga Falls High
School.
Saturday June 7th - Kids are #1 Run 5k, 9Am, Akron Childrens Hospital
Saturday June 7th Run for Debbie's Dream 5K, 8am, St. George Fellowship Center Copley,
Saturday June 14, Jim Klett - SARC Old Trail School Kids Race 8:30 10 K 9am
Sunday, June 29th Friends of Melana 5K and 1 mile, 9AM, Garrettsville,
Saturday, July 19th, Festa Italiana 5K, 8am, Cuyahoga Falls,
Have fun, meet people and
support running. The Reach
The Summit program allows
SARC members to earn
points for SARC activities.
Just attend a meeting, a chip
assembly party, run a SARC
race or work on a race. You
can use points to get cool
rewards and attend the great
volunteer dinner.
To volunteer contact :
Joey Phillips @
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Meet SARC’s New Board Members
Doug has been a runner since 1987. His favorite Race distance is the
5-K and his favorite race is th e Akron YMCA Jack-O-Lantern Jog. Doug
joined SARC 2 years ago to “give back.” Besides running, he enjoys
golf, gardening and history. Doug works with NEOMED evaluating
mental health problems in the criminal justice system. He is also a
member of the Canal Lock Park Association.
Doug Powley
Andrea Drobik
Andrea is a sports enthusiast. She loves all sports and plays soccer
and soft ball. She threw the shot put in high school. Although she
insists that she is not a runner, her favorite distance is the 5-K and
her favorite race is the Akron Half Marathon. (Hate to break it to you
Andrea, you are a runner). She has been a member
of SARC for more than 2 years.
Youth Track Team Update
SARC’s youth Track team has been having lots of fun, according to coach
David Cooper. The 23 boys and girls have been practicing on Monday
and Thursday nights. The next meets will be May 10th. Kids 10 and un-
der will compete at Ellet HS track and youth 11 and older l compete at
Hudson HS track.
Come out and cheer for a great group of kids
President and Public Relations
Steve Hailer
Secretary – Ryan McGuire
Vice President and Race Services
Josh Ritchie
Membership – Chuck Gough
Constant Contact
David Cooper
Newsletter
Cathy Anderson
Scholarship Committee
Joe Salwan
Volunteer Coordinator
Joey Phillips
Treasurer – LuAnn Stockton
Non-Board Member Contact
Andrea Drobik
Doug Powley
SARC Member Meetings the 2nd Tuesday of
each month .
All are invited to enjoy food, camaraderie and
interesting speakers.
