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KWSR-SFRF July 2008
Hello Runners,
It’s very familiar territory sitting here writing for the Forum. Well, the KWSR Board has changed again and we have some new members and some old or rather some familiar members. I, Mary Ann Nelson, have moved into the Presidents seat, Susan Kochan is our new Vice President, Cindy McVeigh is our new Treasure, Mark Bell is the Recording Secretary, Rick MacKensey is still our corresponding secretary, Terrence White has moved into member at large and Ed Salzar is a new board member at large. I would like to say I’m looking forward to working with our new board. I would also like to thank the board members that have stepped down, Lilla Whitside as President and Jim Smith as Treasure, they have both worked long and hard for the club. And I know we will continue to see both Lilla and Jim at races and club events. Jim is working with the team in training and so we’ll be seeing him on the road with his group of trainees, so if any one want to join in just contact Jim Smith. I hope Lilla will organize a rematch on the bocce courts and sent in some pictures of the last match, it was great fun.
I also feel I need to speak to the loss of a friend, a fellow runner and a college, Dawn Silvers. She was hit by a car and killed on her morning run, a couple of weeks ago. She will be greatly missed. I ask all runners, please, use great care when running with headsets, ipods and the like, it so blocks out the sounds that can give warnings of danger.
Dawn ran her way to heaven, but she will be missed here on earth and at the KWSR races.
We have lots of good stories from some of the runners in some of our recent events so I’m going to keep my story short and turn the pages over to Chester, Elizabeth, Laurie, Don & Lilla.
Hydrate, hydrate hydrate,
Mary Ann Nelson
FROM THE EDITOR
Hats off to Bob Becker and Jared Knapp for conceiving and organizing the 1st Keys Ultra, 100, 50 mile and 100 mile Relay event. Thanks to all the volunteers from all the clubs that worked on this challenging and inspirational event. I have only heard good things and lots of comments from groups looking forward to next years relay. See below for our KWSR’s team reports.
KWSR’s Scott Brock was the 2nd overall winner in the 50 mile event, Scott made this run look easy finishing with a smile.
Back to summertime running and swimming. Two of our regular summer runs come up this month. Join in the fun at the Crimestoppers 5K and the evening Hemingway Days 5K Sunset Run. I have been having fun swimming in preparation for the 32st Swim Around Key West, with my running providing cross training. See you at the races. Lots happening, Remember we need you. Call to volunteer, Don.n@juno.com 305-304-0091
Southernmost Walker Closing in on 50 States with 2 more Marathons.
Christiana Delaware Marathon
The temperature was 55 degrees as I started to race walk the Christiana Delaware Marathon in Wilmington, Delaware on Sunday, May 18, 2008. The sun was up and there was very little breeze. The race had five loops. The first was about 2.5 miles, followed by a different one of 7.5 miles, and finishing by repeating a 5.4 mile loop three times. Most of each loop were out and back segments. One section of the river walk was covered 8 different times, four times in each direction. The course was relatively flat and some sections were a little too crowded. They did limit the field because they recognized this fact. I personally did not mind the repetition but some of the others did.
It was a reunion marathon for the 50 State Marathon Club that I belong to and there were over 90 of the club members. It was nice to see so many members at one event. The event organizer had special signs made for each one of us that listed our name and the number of marathons completed as of when we entered the event. That was a nice surprise as the signs were posted along the 5.4 mile loop in a section that was out and back. I got to see my sign six times and was allowed to take it home with me as a memento.
The course was designed so that automobile traffic would not be too backed up and the water stations could be used multiple times; therefore, there was not a need for many police to control traffic and there did not need to be as large a number of volunteers. The temperature reached near 70 degrees and fortunately the rain held off until about 15 minutes after the official ending time for the event. I was satisfied with the event and enjoyed myself as usual.
Coeur d’Alene Marathon
Sunday, May 25, 2008 saw me race walk the Coeur d’Alene Marathon in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The walkers had an early start at 5:30 AM even though there was no walking division for awards. There were at least 100 marathon and half marathon walkers. The day was wonderful for the race as the temperature varied from 46 to 68 degrees, with almost no wind and some overcast. The out and back course utilized about 12 miles of streets and 14 miles of a bike path that was paved. For the most part the course followed near the shore of Lake Coeur d’Alene and remained relatively flat; however, there was a three-fourth mile uphill section and three-fourth mile downhill section between miles ten and twelve that was repeated in the opposite direction between miles fourteen and sixteen that was somewhat challenging. Water stations with Gatorade were located approximately every two miles. The course was designed to not need much traffic control and police did an excellent job in the few places where they were needed. Once again I enjoyed myself.
Pictures from these weekends can be seen at:
Southernmost Walker Chester Kalb
http://southernmostwalker.blogspot.com/
WHAT HAPPENED
OOHHH! The 100 Mile Relay!
We are still talking about it! The WE being the two teams from the Florida Upper Keys Runners. What a great race and a great event, great team mates, and great crew!
It is true that the FUKRS 1(we are sure that our mothers are not reading this) really DID finish the entire race in 12hours and 2 minutes - the team was absolutely incredible - and super human - 3 of their team mates must have averaged 6 minute miles and the other greats averaged probably a 7:15 pace. They are truly superior athletes. And I train with them so I am probably getting faster by osmosis!! BUT - did they have as much fun as FUKRS TOO? I can't believe that they did!
Our team was absolutely committed to the end - and totally willing to agree to all the wacky needs of each and every team mate . . . . between a funeral service, a police concert, a whiny runner (with great hair up until about 11:00am) who could not bear the thought of running over the channel five bridge, a guy who could not wear his seat belt properly, and a lance look-alike who used lemon ginger cookies for fuel, our team had a ball! And our crew of ONE – didn’t even seem to mind all this sweaty wackiness!
Can I also just note that being a little further back in the pack allowed us to really get a sense for the competition! One speedster from the winning team was rumored to say, “it’s lonely out in front.” I really felt for that wining team because they missed all the back of the pack action! The FUKRS TOO bonded with a team of all-male Argentineans . . . .or maybe they were just ogling Robin . . . Lisa and I got to administer first aid TWICE (no cpr thankfully) . . . Tom happily passed water to the Ocean Reefers and the Baptists. . . . and our egos were pumped because for about 5 minutes we thought we were gaining on that team of 20 year old soldiers . . . .we know it was our team that made them sweat not the 100 degree temperatures. . . ha ha ha . .
Finally . . . can I just say that I think Tom ran all / or at least most of the hilly parts of the race and possibly the most miles . . . . and I think we are all grateful! He is great - and did not complain . . . just the seat belt thing . . . . .
The whole thing was a riot - and an added bonus was collecting $1400 from teams Miami in Motion and the FUKRS to be donated to the Florida Keys Cancer Research Center and the Fox Foundation! This money was presented to Bob Becker in the name of our favorite FUKR Hans Fendl!
Elizabeth Jolin
Team Conch Masters chicks
I ran in the relay for the Keys Ultra on May 17th. As soon as I saw this event on the runners club website, I knew I had to try it. I was able to get a team together of all women (the only all women team that entered) and all over 40, so we called ourselves the Conch Master Chicks. (Which translates to Keys Old Ladies) We really did not know what to expect when race day came, but we were all prepared with 3 changes of clothes, extra pairs of shoes, lots of water and other fluids, all kinds of snacks, lots of towels, sunscreen (and of course that all important roll of toilet paper). We had worked out ahead of time that we would each run 3 legs of about 5-6 miles and we had mapped out where we would do the exchanges. We had 3 vehicles between us, so we were able to act as our own support crew. Everything went as planned and we had such a great time. The weather was a bit hot during the middle legs of the race, but at least we had a good breeze that day. It was such a thrill for us to go through the finish line together (one hour earlier than we thought we would) I would definitely do it again next year and I am quite sure my teammates would also. It was a great event for the Florida Keys and hopefully it will become an annual thing.
Laure Grube
June, Membership Meeting and Social
Actually Friday May 23 at McCoy Indigenous Park with Bocce tournament, food and drink. It was a great one with Ed Salzar our new board member taking the overall Bocce win, with Donna, a Cross country Runners mom as partner.
Schooner Wharf 8K
Over 150 runners in the 10th Annual Schooner Wharf 8K Run Saturday night, June 7 at 730pm were blessed with a cool ocean breeze as they ran down the Fleming Key racecourse. (Special thanks the Navy and Coast Guard for permission to run on Base) The pleasant conditions allowed for some very fast times.
First place overall finisher Jason Patchett-Gillis had a 2-minute lead on the rest of the pack, finishing in 29:29. 2nd place finisher was Zack Harden in a time of 31:14. Both boys are Key West locals and have been members of the Key West High School Cross Country teams. The next two runners to cross the finish line were the first and second overall females, Kasey Kimballo from Eureka, MO at 31:43 and 13-year-old Joanna McCoy from Tavernier just 3 seconds behind her. Keys runners Roy Payne (32:47) and Laure Grube (34:28) won the Male and Female Overall Masters Division.
Just before the start of the race, Race Director Lilla Whiteside asked for a moment of silence to honor fellow runner Dawn Silvers who recently was tragically and fatally hit by a car while she was running. Her fiancé Roy Payne ran the 8K with her race number, as she had been registered to run in this event.
Evalena Worthington and the Schooner Wharf Bar have graciously made this race possible for the last 10 years, and with the help of event director Barbara Wright (BW Promotions and Special Events) and the Southernmost Runners Club it has been a great success and one of the local favorites. Key West police provided traffic Control, and Jill Lynch and MWR Volunteers provided help along the Fleming Key Course.. Some of the sponsors, that make this event so effective, are Pepsi Cola, Key West Orthopedics, Westin Resort, Cypress House, Waterfront Market, Sub Tropic Dive Shop, Sunset Watersports, Wild About Dolphins and Days Inn. Proceeds from this race go to the Key West High School Running Teams.
New, KWSR Key West Group Runs, White Street Pier, Non Race Saturdays, 7:00 AM
David Claing and Sarah Williams are looking for runners to join in a Club Group Run Saturday mornings, 7:00 AM Starting at White street Pier. Distance will be up to 3-8 miles and runners of all abilities are invited, Call Dave at 305-923-1869 for more information.
See complete results and Race Calendar at www.southernmostrunners.com
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
Membership meetings over for the Summer, Join our Group Runs.
Annual Crime Stoppers 4th of July, 5K, 7:30 AM Sharp! This year the race will be on Friday Morning and BW Promotions once again leads the way for a great race with a great post race awards party, complete with Silent Auction and Raffles around to pool of the Sheraton Suites. Don’t Miss this one. Run or Volunteer then join the post race party. I’m still not sure how many Crime Stoppers have taken place? Let me know if you know? I lost track.
Hemingway Days 5K Sunset Run July 19, 2008, 7:30 PM
Once again don’t miss this long running, traditional event, during one of the best known festivals in Key West. BW Promotions will be organizing the event with the usual great post race events.We return to the Southernmost Hotel for pre race checl in and post Race party. The Course Starts at the Southernmost point and runs out to the Truman Annex Waterfront.
Coast Guard Day 5K, August 2, 2008, 8:00 AM
Coast Guard Day 5K is back, with the original Fleming Key course, Join in the Festivities with the Key West Coast Guard.
Check out Pictures and applications online from the www.southernmostrunners.com web site, all applications are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Race results from all our events are posted promptly.
Remember all memberships are now good for 1 year from the date you joined, Check on the website to see when you last paid or call me at 305-745-3027
If you have any stories that you would like to share, this is your paper, so just get them to me, by e-mail or on disk, preferably. You can call to help out, give suggestions, or ask questions, anytime 745-3027 or e-mail, Don.N@juno.com
Runon, Don
SFRF Runner Profile
Lilla Whiteside
Lilla is currently a board member and President of KWSR. She ran competitively in high school and college, cross country and track. While in the Marine Corps, stationed in Hawaii she ran her first Marathons in Honolulu and Maui. When she moved here in 1993, she ran with the "Christian Runners Club" who were the core group who founded the KWSR club. Lilla left Key West in 1995 for graduate school in physical therapy, and when she returned in 1997 she was starting a new family. Between having children and working full time, she is keeping up the mileage, but not worried about new PRs..."my 10 year peak was 10 years ago."
NAME: Lilla Whiteside
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Key West
JOB: Physical Therapist
MARITAL STATUS: married to Mark
CHILDREN: Eric 4, Mason 17 months
HOW LONG RUNNING: 21 years
FAVORITE RUNNING ROUTE: Smathers beach
FAVORITE WORK OUT: Long runs on Sundays (10 or more)
TRAINING PARTNERS: Debbie Bertolini, Kim Schaeffer, Karen Adams
P.R.'s: 5K- 18:42 (18:48 Hemingway Days Sunset 1993), 10K-39:50 ,1/2 Marathon - 1:34, Marathon- 3:24
FAVORITE LOCAL RACE: Hog Trot
FAVORITE NON-LOCAL RACE: USMC Marathon
WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A RACE: Friends to run with
CROSS-TRAINING: water running
RUNNING HERO: Robert Price
RUNNING GOALS: Continue to run "Injury free"
WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO CATCH:
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE A NEW RUNNER: Always listen to your body, Stretch a lot!
