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Monthly Meeting Minutes :

Upcoming 2013 club races: Dana Point Turkey Trot 10K/5K on 11/28, Tiger Run 5K/10K on 12/7.

Weekly club runs: Track Workout at OCC Track on Tuesdays at 6:00pm, Round Table/Mile Square Park fun run on Wednesdays at 6:15pm, new Sunday runs will be determined soon.

Sean, a rep from FLUID presented their special electrolyte/recovery drinks and handed out samples. Their products are available at ASP stores.

The Annual Gift Exchange will take place during the December club meeting. Gifts should be approximately $20 and wrapped. It’s similar to a white elephant with a numbering system.

Good job to everyone participated in Oktober Mileagefest. Top mileage runners were: Renee Baker (183 mi), Marina White (171 mi), Luigi Guereca (161 mi), Sandy Draper (158 mi).

New elected officers for 2014: Luigi Guereca (President), Rob Sternberg (Vice President), Casey Letcher (Social Chair), Bridget O’Callaghan-Hay (Meetup Guru), Frank Chen (Newsletter Editor), and James Morner (Treasurer).

Snail Spirit Pins arrived and awarded to participants accordingly.

All Chapter Gala (Snails Prom) is on 2/8/14, $25 per person. Theme will be determined. More detailed info will be available soon.

Next monthly club meeting: 12/11, 7:00pm (after 6:15pm fun run)

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Table of contents:

01-Meeting Minutes

02-Spirit Awards

03-World Masters - Brazil

11-Race and Places

14-Race Results

15-Treasury

16-Club Races

2013 club officers:

President: Luigi Guereca themexicanluge@yahoo.com

Vice President: Marina White marinalw2107@gmail.com

Treasurer: Robert Mignosa rpmignosa@aol.com

Social Chair: Andy Parra elsparklepony@yahoo.com

Newsletter Editor: Frank Chen fightingfalcon@cox.net

Meetup Guru: Kristen Morris macdonald.kristin@gmail.com

Club Liaison: Bob Morris bob.morris@runasnailspace.com

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NOVEMBER 2013 NEWSLETTER

Tidal Basin, Washington, DC. Photo courtesy of runnersworld.com

Snail's Pace Spirit Awards

For this month, Rob Sternberg is the recipient.

Every club member can win and there is a new winner every month and year-long. Just go to the web site www.snailspacespirit.com and register.

Snail's Pace Spirit Incentive Program To Participate: You must be a current member of “Snail’s Pace Running Club” and have your dues up to date. Regular club members, Racing Team members and Running Academy Graduates are all eligible to participate and win prizes. Login to www.snailspacespirit.com and create an account and make sure you are located in your Chapter file (Fountain Valley) and the month you need to post your points. Points are accumulated on a monthly basis and all Chapter events should be posted to the month you participated in them. If you forget to enter your points for a particular month you may go back and enter them, but remember “Spirit Points” are tabulated on a monthly basis at the end of each month. This addition would only be counted for annual points. How to receive points: • Showing up at a regularly scheduled club run – 10 points • Attending the monthly club meeting – 20 points • Participating in the monthly club race – 20 points • Additional Points for wearing the “Club Uniform” at races – 10 points • Carpooling to races with other participants (two or more people)-10 points • Writing a newsletter article (and having it published) – 20 points • Hosting a club social event – 30 points • Attending a club social event – 10 points • Recruiting new members – 10 points • Volunteering at a local race – 10 points

Points are awarded for the activities listed above. Prior to each monthly meeting, the previous month’s points will be tabulated and the high scorer will receive a $20.00 ASP gift certificate. You can only win the monthly award once a year thus allowing all a chance at winning. How ever your points are added up and at the end of the year those with the most pints will get more chances at the grand prize drawing of a $100.00 ASP gift certificate, a free membership renewal to the running club, and a free entry to any cub race (limits Apply) of their choice for the next year. All points should be entered no later than the 1st of each month to give the Social Chair time to calculate the winner. If you have any questions, please see your Board of Directors for clarification.

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World Masters Athletics Track & Field Championships Porto Alegre, Brazil – 2013

By Bob Morris

Faith and I just got back from an unbelievable trip to Brazil where we participated in the 20th WMA Track and Field Championships. This event is just like the Olympics where athletes from 83 countries competed in track & field events plus the half marathon and marathon. Unlike the Olympics there are no qualifying standards, you just have to be 35 or older to compete in the five year age groups. Neither of us had been to South America before so this became our race destination vacation.

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The meet is spread out over eleven days and my first race was a preliminary heat of the 800 meters where I was seeded 19th out of 41 competitors. The top two finishers from each heat automatically qualify for the finals, with the next six fastest times also advancing so my plan was to just put out a hard effort to reacquaint my body with running fast in preparation for the 1500 later in the week. The gun went off, and at the 400 meter mark I found myself in 6th place feeling good so I started moving up, passing a Swedish runner, then a Venezuelan. At the top of the final curve the Bolivian runner in front of me suddenly stopped with a leg cramp, putting me in third and within reach of the automatic qualifier. I locked in on the Algerian five meters ahead and overtook him the last 100 meters, securing second place and an unexpected ticket to the finals. My 2:24:25 was a season PR by seven seconds. Unfortunately in the finals I went out too fast and died the last lap, coming in 7th with a 2:24:28, still ecstatic with my time.

800M Prelim

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Two days later I ran a 5:02:30 to advance to the 1500 meter finals where I finished 6th with a season PR 4:51:71. Considering I was seeded 14th out of 39 runners I was extremely happy with my effort and time.

1500M Finals (Post-Race)

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Faith also exceeded expectations running a 2:21 half marathon on the last day of the championships. She was ranked 12th out of 18 women in her age group and held her own finishing 12th with a 8 minute improvement over her previous half.

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Two other Snailers from the Monrovia Chapter also attended the Championships. Miguel Magana represented his home country Mexico in the Steeplechase (9th) and the 10,000 meters (11th in his heat). Ilona Kojalovica, from Latvia made it to the podium in both her events, Javeline (3rd) and High Jump (2nd)!

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After spending ten days in Porto Alegre where we experienced their delicious Brazilian bbq – Churrasco (3 times) we headed to Rio de Janeiro for two amazing days of sightseeing. This is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Sugarloaf Mountain (Pao de Acucar), Christ the Redeemer statue and Copacabana beach were three of the highlights of our brief stay in Rio.

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Last stop before heading home was Iguazu Falls on the southern border of Brazil with Argentina. We splurged and stayed at Hotel das Cataratas, a resort that makes the Ritz Carlton look like a Motel 6. We took the boat ride to view the falls up close and personal and were warned ahead of time that everyone gets wet. They weren’t kidding. This was the perfect end our Brazilian adventure, tranquil, relaxing and re-energizing.

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Next WMA competition is Lyon, France in 2015 (http://www.lyon2015.com/) so, Vous y voir (see you there)!

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Races and Places with Snails

Surf City 10 Miler, 10K 10/28/13

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Races and Places with Snails

Surf City 10 Miler, 10K 10/28/13

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Races and Places with Snails

Surf City 10 Miler, 10K 10/28/13

Race Results

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Name Time Comments

Surf City 10 Miler

Ardy Azadgan - 7:00 min pacer

Guy Morioka 1:17:00

Sandy Draper 1:30:00 9:00 pacer - FUN

Alexis C. 1:44:56

Roseanna Uman 2:24:00

Long Beach Half Marathon

Guy Morioka 1:50:00

Rob Sternberg 1:53:00

Casey Letcher 1:55:00

James Morner 2:01:30 My 1st Half Marathon

Sue Sternberg 2:08:00

Jessica Morner 2:20:00

Catalina Eco Marathon

Ardy Azadgan 5:00:00

Tammy Nash 6:44:00 3rd Div

Bob Norton 7:25:55 Beautiful Day. One of one in Div

Other Races

Bridget O’Callaghan-Hay - City of Trees Marathon— Beautiful fall colors- ran with barefoot Rick

Bob Morris 0:02:24 World Masters Track and Field Championships 800M— 7th age group

Bob Morris 0:04:51 World Masters Track and Field Championships 1500M— 6th age group

Roseanna Uman 1:23:00 Dino Dash 10K—

Elizabeth H. 0:44:00 Long Beach 5K?—

Ardy Azadgan 3:17:00 New York Marathon— Awesome

Ardy Azadgan 4:30:00 Malibu Marathon—

Jennifer Monioz 7:55:00 Chino Hills 50K— 1:15:00 PR over last year – 5300 elevation

Kristin Morris - Long Beach 5K—

Kristin Morris - Disney World Wine & Dine Half Marathon—

Kristin Morris - Hard Rock 5K—

Kristin Morris - Rock n’ Roll Los Angeles Half Marathon— PR

Rick Noer - Catalina Eco 10K— 3rd Div

Sandy Draper - Solvang 50M— Fun

Treasury Report & Membership Update

The following memberships have expired:

Nicole Hutchins, Rosalinda Johnson

Casey Letcher, Lucas Neubauer

Summer Nguyen, Kim Nida

Annette Porter, Julie Weaver

Mike Whelan, Leslie Wielenga

Thanks to the following members paid their dues in October:

Kristin Morris

Manuel Banuelos, Bryan Solis

Bobby Porter, Dave Bieda

The following memberships are due to be renewed in November:

Filomena Avila

Jeff, Ena Cohen,Kariya

Mike Earley

Scott Feldman, Kevin Kelley

Carie Long, Bonnie Lytle

John & Sally Meacham

Andy Parra, Diana Sedlak

Dave Shenkman, Jason Thibodeau

Chuck & Debbie Tiso, Roseanna Uman

Total active members: 104

As of 10/31/13 Balance as of 10/1/13 $2,637.49

S.P. Incentive Winner - $20.00

Club Meeting Food 10/9/13 - $159.52

Hash Run Supplies - $44.82

October Dues + $180.00

Prior months online dues + $250.00

Balance as of 10/31/13 $2,843.15

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Club Races & Runs

F o u n t a i n V a l l e y M i s s i o n V i e j o B r e a M o n r o v i a

ALL Races and Dates are tentative, and subject to revision.

Email suggestions for additional Club Races to: Bob.Morris@aSnailsPace.net

Chapter Sponsor

Date Race Location

MV November 22 Dana Point Turkey Trot 5K/10K Dana Point

MO December Tiger Run 5K/10K South Pasadena

Tuesday Speed/Track Workout

Orange Coast College Track & Field

2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Warm up may start ~6:00 PM, ready to run between your current Marathon to 5K race pace @ 6:30 PM.

Every Tuesday night: intervals, tempo runs, hills, depending on season.

Always fun, sometimes breath taking, lung aching, legs shaking, yet always fun, fun, fun!

Wednesday Night Fun Runs

Meet at the Round Table Pizza Parking Lot (Euclid / Warner)

11095 Warner Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Fun Run: 4 miles, less or further.

Run starts @ 6:15 PM sharp or even earlier if you like.

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