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the award winning publication of the knoxville track clubFFFFFOOTNOTEOOTNOTEOOTNOTEOOTNOTEOOTNOTESSSSS

Todd Williams turnsforty! page 19

Etheridge on JackDaniels - page 14

Hall of Fame dinnergrand success - page 21

Ellington rockets tothree wins - pp 30-33

MARCMARCMARCMARCMARCH 2H 2H 2H 2H 2000000909090909

the award winning publication of the knoxville track clubFFFFFOOTNOTEOOTNOTEOOTNOTEOOTNOTEOOTNOTESSSSS

Todd Williams turnsforty! page 19

Etheridge on JackDaniels - page 14

Hall of Fame dinnergrand success - page 21

Ellington rockets tothree wins - pp 30-33


2009 will be the eleventh annual Ruby Tuesday’s Triple Crown of Running in Blount County. Those participating in ALL THREE races will be eligible for

Triple Crown cash awards, door prizes, and a special memento!

However, if you are not able to participate in all three races, do not be discouraged. If you participate in the Reindeer Run and at least one other designated race,

you still have a chance at winning the great Triple Crown door prizes worth a minimum value of $100 each! You are eligible whether you partipate in the 5K or 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk.

Those who participate in at least two of the three races,

one of which must be the Reindeer Run, will be eligible for numerous prize drawings. Prizes may include items such as resort/hotel accommodations, TV’s, stereos, cash, etc.

A GRAND PRIZE DRAWING for air travel tickets will take place as well. You must be present during the Reindeer Run drawings to win!

— Those who participate in all three races will receive a special memento. —

SPRING SPRINT - SATURDAY, APRIL 18

SCHOLARS RUN - SATURDAY, AUGUST 15

REINDEER RUN - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL PARKS & REC. AT (865) 983-9244

OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.PARKSREC.COM WWW.PARKSREC.COM ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE.

CASH AWARDS AND PRIZES

Cash awards are presented to the following four divisions: (Based on overall cumulative time and age as of Reindeer Run)

CATEGORIES

Male Overall Division - 3 Places

Female Overall Division - 3 Places

Male Masters Division (40 & Over) - 3 Places

Female Masters Division (40 & Over) - 3 Places

1st Place $500 2nd Place $350

3rd Place $150


FFFFFOOTNOTEOOTNOTEOOTNOTEOOTNOTEOOTNOTESSSSSThe Knoxville Track Club proudly presents

Awarded Best RRCA Large Club Newsletter 1988, 1994, 2001, 2005Best Large Club Electronic Newsletter 2008

Southern Region 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2001, 2005

The Starting LineRon McElhaney, A Word from the Prez ............................ 5Michael deLisle, The Inside Stuff ...................................... 7

Feature ColumnistsJason Altman, Marathon Update....................................... 9Jill Bedford, Volunteer Perspective ................................. 11Mick Larrabee, For Ultimate Performance ..................... 12Bob Godwin, Biking With Bob ....................................... 16Patrick Gildea, The Gildea Interview ............................. 19Steve Luper, Officials Report .......................................... 20Dr. Brantley Burns, Bone Doc 411 ................................. 24Beth Rice, Team Competition ......................................... 25Pete Quinn, Socializing with KTC .................................. 26

Guest Columns and ColumnistsAllen Etheridge, The Daniels Way ................................. 14Ralph Smithsom, KTC Hall of Fame Induction Dinner ..... 21Spring Fling Series ......................................................... 27Steve Horton, Walking Works ....................................... 28

Other FeaturesBoard of Directors and Committees ................................ 4Grand Prix Points Update ................................................ 6Board of Directors Meeting Minutes ............................. 22Group Runs ................................................................... 33Membership Page ......................................................... 54

Race WriteupsCalhouns Ten-Miler ...................................................... 30Whitestone 30k / Team Relay....................................... 31Strawberry Plains Half Marathon / 10k ........................ 32

Entry Forms ...................................................... 35-53

Race Calendar ......................................................55

"SHARE THE PRIDE"

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What’s Inside - March 2009

ROAD RACE INFOinfo @@@@@ ktc.org

TRACK & FIELDHOTLINE406-4128

WEBSITEwww.ktc.org

FFFFFOOTNOTEOOTNOTEOOTNOTEOOTNOTEOOTNOTESSSSS magazine,volume 109 issue 2, is a bimonthlypublication of the Knoxville TrackClub, PO Box 52266, Knoxville TN37950-2266.

OOOOONNNNN T T T T THEHEHEHEHE C C C C COVEROVEROVEROVEROVER

photo by Michael deLisleentire contents © 2009 Knoxville Track Club

KTC Volunteerism at its best,led by club president RonMcElhaney (second fromright) and VP Ed Leaver(middle) cheerfully battling coldtemperatures and biting windsat the Whitestone 30k.


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

mmmmm Carry a change for a phone call.

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

mmmmm Run with a partner.

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

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

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

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

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

mmmmm Run against traffic so you canobserve approaching automobiles.

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

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

mmmmm Practice memorizing license tagsor identifying characteristics ofstrangers.

mmmmm Carry a whistle or noisemaker.

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

PRESIDENTRon McElhaney

777-0409

VICE PRESIDENTEd Leaver755-4092

SECRETARYSandra Hogan

560-5745

TREASURERBob Barber

408-9539

Knoxville Track Club

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Bob Barber, Ed Leaver, Will Skelton, Ron

McElhaney

LONG DISTANCE COMMITTEE

Dave Alderman, John Barrow, Ken Childs,

Martin Coleman, Bobby Holcombe, Angie

Manis, Ron McElhaney, Allan Morgan,

Pam Parkinson, Felon Wilson

TRACK MEET MANAGEMENT

Marty Sonnenfeldt, Stanley Underwood,

Bob Neff, Charles Oliver, Joyce Hunter,

Steve Luper

TRAIL COMMITTEE

Michael deLisle, Susan Donnelly, Bobby

Glenn, Nicole Howe, Jack Kilislian, Beth

MacDonald, Tracy Rafferty, Kerry

Trammell

VolunteerCoordinators

MEMBERSHIPKen St. Germain

450-9110

FOOTNOTES / WEBSITEMichael deLisle

560-5193

VOLUNTEERSJill Bedford531-7249

GREENWAYSWill Skelton

523-2272

YOUTH ATHLETICSMarty Sonnenfeldt

406-4128

SOCIAL CHAIRPete Quinn228-3799

2009Knoxville

Track ClubOfficers

Committees

RUNNING15 tips from the RRCA15 tips from the RRCA

SAFETYRUNNINGSAFETY

Dave Alderman 539-6353

Jason Altman 805-2476

Kristy Altman 805-2008

Bob Barber 408-9539

* Hal Canfield 577-1537

Ken Childs 693-8516

Jeff Colfer 539-6614

Patrick Gildea 300-2700

Chris Harper 660-6680

Bobby Holcombe 643-2840

Sandra Hogan 560-5745

Alan Horton 771-0923

Margie Kidd 216-8285

Mick Larrabee 806-8911

Steve Luper 522-4411

Ron McElhaney 777-0409

Eddie Reymond 670-1533

Elijah Shekinah 385-4610

Will Skelton 523-2272

Marty Sonnenfeldt 531-8053

Felon Wilson 670-1879

2009 KTCBoard of Directors

* founding board member


A Word From the Prez...

Ron McElhaney, KTC President

New KTC PositionsNew KTC PositionsNew KTC PositionsNew KTC PositionsNew KTC PositionsPostedPostedPostedPostedPosted

Most of you who regularly readpostings on our forums haveseen the job descriptions for a

Managing Director(MD) and Develop-ment Director(DD). The MD positionreplaces our Executive Director and youmay ask, “What is the difference”. Thedifference is that the DD—who will re-port to and get direction from the MD—will take responsibility for grant writing,sponsorships, and marketing activitiesfor the club. This will free up the MD toconcentrate on the management of eventsthat affect most of our club membership.

The DD position will also assist theMarathon and YAP programs as neces-sary.

The MD is a full time, salaried posi-tion, and the DD is a part time position.As of this writing, the deadline for sub-mission of resumes has come and gone.We have received dozens of resumes foreach position and have identified severalapplicants who have the relevant experi-ence and qualifications for each position.By the time you read this article, we hopeto have completed the interviews for the

MD position, recommended a candidateto the board, and gained board approval.We will post the selection on the forums,and then take up the selection process forthe DD position.

We will also continue an effort toevaluate the structure of our club andmake it more efficient and responsive tothe club membership. Our next immedi-ate task is to evaluate the Board of Direc-tors and streamline its activities. Be sureto check this column and the forums fornew updates.

ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY

KTC Klub Kleanup Krewe

Sunday, March 22 - 2:00 p.m.

Bearden Middle School

Francis Rd & Middlebrook Pike

for more informationChuck Dellinger 691-4751

ADOPT-A-CREEK

Upcoming

Community-wide

Creek Cleanup

for more informationRichard Dodson 577-0886

THE STARTING LINEKnoxville Track Club * FOOTNOTES * March / April 2009 edition

THE STARTING LINEKnoxville Track Club * FOOTNOTES * March / April 2009 edition


2009 KTC Grand Prix through Whitestone

Jerry Schohl - KTC Grand Prix recordkeeper

KnoxvilleTrack Club

Stewart Ellington 25Jeff Chapman 20Bob Cunningham 20Jon Lawler 20Malcolm Oliver 18Bob Barber 17Jeff Colfer 12Keith Hill 12George Stump 12Jason Altman 11Daniel Julian 11Brent Bueche 10Gerry Duffy 10Bobby Holcombe 10Royce Sayer 10Elijah Shekinah 10Bob Adams 9Brad Adams 9Anthony Familglietti 9Eric Grossman 9Sam Hughes 9Eric Myers 9Paul Barrette 8Jeff Day 8Brian Dunn 8Bruce Fox 8Ron Manis 8Stuart Moran 8Craig Schwartz 86 men tied with 7

MALEKathy Wolski 24Doris Windsand-Dausman 24Jennifer Vance 19Marie Tedesco 18Amanda Townsend 16Leslee Hege 15Sally Evenden 14Marsha Morton 14Julie Claxton 12Summer Robinson 12Sarah Starling 12Becky Tener 12Beth Brinson 11Beth Rice 11Tracy Brooks 10Hannah Byrd 10Laura Gearhiser 10Kelsey Armstrong 9Kathy Foster 9Emily Mack 9Amber Moran 9Katie Flaute 8Emily Chaney 7Andee Cranford 7Stephanie Gibson 7Liza Graves 7Amy Landers 7Heather Smith 7

5 women tied with 6

FEMALE

CORPORATE TEAMSAll Kreatures 10Counting Crows 5Jewelry Television 4Team Clayton 3

WOMEN’S TEAMSFoot RX/EBS Team Racing Women 19Runners Market Ladies 13All Kreatures Women 6Fleet Feet Sports Women 4Power Kitty 3Runner Moms 2

TEAM COMPETITIONTeam Runners Market 20Foot RX / EBS Team Racing 15Team Health Shoppe 10Runners Market Red 3Advanced Transmission 2Fleet Feet Sports Men 2

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

GOURMET’S MARKET RIVER SPORTS

HARPER’S SCHWINN(parts & accessories only)

HEALTH SHOPPESuburban Center

KNOX NEW BALANCE

HEALINGHANDSHAVEN MASSAGE

CEDAR BLUFF CYCLES

SWIM AND TRI

TONY PARRILLAMASSAGE THERAPY

RUNNERS MARKET

FITNESS SOLUTIONS(12% discount)

SAM & ANDY’S WESTKingston Pike in Farragut

DIRK DANDYMASSAGE THERAPY

KEVIN MINTON MASSAGE

SHOW YOUR KTC CARD FORA DISCOUNT

SHOW YOUR KTC CARD FORA DISCOUNT


Toboggans, Mosquitoesand Centennials

INSIDE STUFFINSIDE STUFFINSIDE STUFFINSIDE STUFFINSIDE STUFFMichael deLisle, FOOTNOTES Editor

In late January, 1982, I was drivinghome from a gig at an extremelyrough biker bar in Streator, Illinois.

After partying with the bikers for a couplehours after the show, I hit the road alone,headed for home, an hour south ondesolate, narrow, Illinois Route 47. I’dlived in the north all my life and wasaccustomed to driving through snow andice. My vehicle -- a trusty four-wheeldrive Subaru wagon -- was filled tooverflowing with PA equipment, mybass amp, assorted mic boxes, my FenderP-Bass, and my pride and joy, my MartinD-35 sunburst acoustic guitar.

The weather forecast called for a bit ofblowing and drifting snow, but nothingserious. As oft happens, they werewrong. The snow didn’t get bad until Ineared home, but at daylight, when I gotoff the state highway onto the countyroads, I was quite surprised to see howmuch snow had accumulated overnight.The closer I got to my ruralhome atop the knoll overlook-ing the pioneer cemetery, themore daunting the road condi-tions became.

Finally, less than a mile fromthe warmth and safety of home,I buried the Subaru in a drift ofsnow significantly higher than its hood.Loose snow packed under the skid plateprotecting the oilpan, raising the vehicleup off the ground like a toboggan (the flatsledlike invention of someone Nordic,not what y’all call a stocking cap), and allfour wheels spun helplessly in the snow.

I don’t recall sitting there wonderingwhat to do; instead I clambered out of thecar -- no mean feat with a hefty snowdriftholding the door closed against me -- andwalked, carrying my acoustic guitar,postholing through snow waisthigh. In

the morning, after a bit of sleep, I donnedcross-country skis and retrieved my bass;the rest of the equipment sat in the frozencar until the plows camethrough late the followingafternoon.

The next day I picked upthe phone and called myfriends in Loudon, Tennes-see, and told them I’d verymuch like to take them upon their generous offer to rent a rusticcabin on their forty acres of pastoralwoodland. Three weeks later I was gonefrom Illinois forever.

The winter of 1981-82 in Illinois wasintense, even for the midwest. Big stormsraged through twice a week or more.Even the calm days in between wereoften graced with a gentle inch or twoovernight, covering the blackened, fro-zen slush that inevitably bespoiled the

pristine whiteness of new snow-fall. I doubt temperaturesclimbed above freezing veryoften with a biting, north windthat hurt. It just plain hurt. Thething about midwestern win-ters was that, once they settledin, they stayed. Talk aboutoverstaying one’s welcome:

some years, the cold arrived in mid-October and didn’t depart until the first,warm, humid day of May.

In contrast, the winter we’re just nowin the process of putting behind us (atleast I hope like heck we are!) has beenthe most wintry in at least ten years. Mysolitary redeeming thought about thewhole shebang is that every sub-twentydegree morning, when I awake I delightin the thought of dead mosquitoes.

In the 27 years I’ve lived in East

Tennessee, those infernal bloodsuckershave gone from nearly nonexistent to apoint where many summer evenings Idon’t even consider sitting out on mydeck. My home abuts a large tract ofwoodland, so that may account for thedegree of my madness. Nevetheless,longtime East Tennessee residents con-cur with my estimation of this worseningproblem. It’s my sincere hope that thiswinter has killed off a few billion or more.Were I secure in that knowledge, itwould be less painful to write anotherhuge check to KUB next month.

Anyway, enough prattle and com-plaining. There’s much tobe excited about with springon the horizon. The eco-nomic downturn plaguingthe globe is not yet dissuad-ing those of us who love torace: numbers at many, ifnot most, KTC races con-tinue to rise, with record

turnouts at three of the past four races.We hope these big numbers continue.

The Knoxville Track Club Hall ofFame Induction Dinner was one for theages. Even grizzled veterans and skep-tics like myself were dazzled by the arrayof luminaries gathered at Bearden Ban-quet Hall on February 19. It was anexhilarating and inspiring evening, theglow of which has not yet lessened.

Scuttlebutt has it that these festiveinduction banquets may be scheduledless frequently than originally thought,perhaps biannually, like the Track & FieldWorld Championships, or even qua-drennially, like the Olympics. Soundsgood to me: that was a lot of work andthreatened to exhaust even the inexhaust-ible Bob Barber. Kudos to Bob and hisright hand man, Ray Wilson. They didan incredible job.

This issue of Footnotes is special inmany ways, not the least of which is thereturn of longtime columnist Dr. BrantleyBurns, whose work graced these pagesfor several years. We hope Doctor B willonce more be a regular contributor foryears to come.

Another former feature columnist re-

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Xterra Forks of the River 10k Trail Run March 14 - 10am

IJAMS Nature CenterThe second 2009 RDE Xterra series trail run begins & ends at the

IJAMS Nature Center.The bulk of the course takes place within the

beautiful Forks of the River Wilderness area.

Race the wild boars & come out alive!

$15 early registration—ends March 7

The Hammer DuathlonApril 5 - 8am

Tellico TVA Recreation area, Lenoir CityStart the 2009 multi-sport season by putting the Hammer down

on the Tellico Parkway in Race Day Event's first 2009 multi-sport

event. Scenic, rolling bike course on Tellico Parkway, sandwiched

by 2 flat 3 mile runs. Proceeds go to Loudon Co. Humane Society.

$35 early registration--ends March 29. Relays $45 (early).

THE KNOXVILLE TRIATHLON CLUB meeting April 5, 3:00pm

The Pizza Kitchen, 9411 S Northshore DriveCap off the opening day of Race Day's multisport season by

attending the initial meeting of THE KNOXVILLE TRIATHLON CLUB

(TKTC). Eat Pizza, drink beer, talk tr iathlon--bring your

Hammer Duathlon race number and the first beer is on

Race Day Events!

TrideltathonApril 19 - 8am UT Student Aquatic Center Dont' miss the 25th Running of the most popular triathlon in

Knoxville. 400 racer limit—register early—this race will fill up!

Race through the UT Campus, in the shadows of Neyland Stadium

and Thompson Boling Arena, cheered on by the girls of

Delta Delta Delta sorority, to a surprise 25th anniversary finish line

location—who could ask for more? Special 25th anniversary awards

and race swag. Proceeds go to East Tennessee Children's Hospital.

$40 Early registration--ends April 5. Relays $55.

The Hammer 5kApril 5 - 8am

Lenoir City, TennesseeThe Hammer 5k is a fun run for participants of all ages.

The race occurs in conjunction with the Hammer Duathlon

and is organized by the team at Race Day Events (who are

also the folks behind the Atomic Man Triathlon, Atomic 5k

and numerous XTERRA running and triathlon events).

$15 Early Registration ends March 29

Years

register now at www.racedayevents.netfor information contact Martin Coleman (865)250-3618

or email to [email protected]


MARATHON MONTHFINALLY UPON US

Jason Altman, Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Director

COVENANT HEALTHKNOXVILLE MARATHON 2009

COVENANT HEALTHKNOXVILLE MARATHON 2009

Believe it or not, the 2009 CovenantHealth Knoxville Marathon is al-most upon us. Even more hard to

believe is the fact that we are preparingfor the 5th installment. It seems like justyesterday that the KTC was dreaming ofthe marathon, much less putting on theinaugural event in 2005. As we approachthe final weeks before marathon day,here is what to expect at the end ofMarch.

The marathon, marathon relay, andhalf-marathon courses will be the sameas in 2008. Despite some road construc-tion in the Fifth Avenue and Magnoliaarea, the roads will be passable on mara-thon weekend even though they are notcurrently open to vehicular traffic. Wewill once again enter the sta-dium through Gate 25. Thisseems to be a much saferentry than coming in Gate21, as in the first three years.

The 5K course will bebrand new for 2009. If youhave been on campus lately, you haveprobably noticed that there is a largecrane, fenced staging area, and heavyconstruction on the west end of NeylandStadium. Since our 2008 5K coursetraveled along Phillip Fulmer Way, wehad to make some adjustments. Thestart line will be the same as the marathon

and will continue to run along ClinchAvenue to 16th Street. After crossingover Cumberland Avenue, the 5K will goout and back on Volunteer Boulevard.Going out, 5K partici-pants will travel in thewestbound lanes andreturn in the eastboundlanes. This changeshould reduce heavy foottraffic for the 5K as weexpect 1500+ individu-als. Once back toCumberland, they will turn right onCumberland, right on Estabrook Drive,and finish at Neyland Stadium.

The Covenant Kids Run not only hasa brand new course, but also a brand

new day and time. This year’sedition for the kids will beheld on Saturday evening,March 28th, at 6 pm. Wewill have the children startin waves with our stagingtaking place at the World’s

Fair Park Amphitheater. Thechildren will travel along the newly

completed Second Creek Greenway tothe Neyland Greenway, where they willconnect up to the stadium and finish at thefifty yard line.

This year’s Health and Fitness Expopromises to be the best one we have

staged yet. We have more exhibitorslined up than ever before and we plan tohave several guest speakers this year.One of them will be Chris Gillespie, the

founder and ExecutiveDirector of Team 413,who will be speaking tothose in attendance atnoon.

In this current eco-nomic climate, we havebeen blessed to have

great participation numbers and wonder-ful sponsors. Our registration numberscontinue to be on pace to eclipse 2008,and our Covenant Kids Run has alreadyset a new record for registration thisyear. Please be sure and support thesponsors that support us. Without theircontinued help, putting on events like themarathon would not be possible.

As always, we are still in need ofvolunteers. We have a great online vol-unteer registration module where youcan see all the jobs and what kind of timerequirements they entail before youchoose one. There are lots of positionsavailable that allow for you to run a raceif you want to do both. Learn more on thewebsite at www.knoxvillemarathon.comor contact us [email protected] or 865-684-4294 for more information.


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

Covenant Kids Run – Sat., March 28th

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!

Tennessee State Bank – Watkins Products – Grayson Subaru – All Kreatures


by Jill Bedford, KTC Volunteer Coordinator

Healthy ChangesHealthy ChangesHealthy ChangesHealthy ChangesHealthy Changes

evitcepsrep reetnulovvolunteer perspective

Mar 21 Crossroads Women’s 5k - Oak RidgeMar 22 Belly Of The Beast 5-miler - KnoxvilleMar 28 Covenant Kids Run - KnoxvilleMar 29 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon/Half Marathon/5kApr 4 Run For Reading 5k - MorristownApr 4 Run For Schools 5k - KnoxvilleApr 5 Greenways 5k - KnoxvilleApr 5 Hammer Duathlon - Lenoir CityApr 11 Run For Clear Air - KnoxvilleApr 18 Ribbon Run For Autism - KnoxvilleApr 18 Rittenhouse Emory River Half Marathon/5k - HarrimanApr 19 Seven Islands Sunblast Run - KodakApr 24 Dogwood Mile - KnoxvilleApr 25 Dogwood Classic 5k - KnoxvilleMay 2 Run For The Deaf - KnoxvilleMay 2 SMARM Rescue Run 5k - SeviervilleMay 9 Kids Road Mile - KnoxvilleMay 9 Haiti Four-miler - Oak RidgeMay 9 Law Enforcement 5k - KnoxvilleMay 1 7 Forks Of The River Trail Race - KnoxvilleMay 23 Expo 10,000 / 5k - Knoxville

I have planned so carefully for theKnoxville Covenant Health Marathon.I have got in all my training. I have

lost weight, a surprising 50lbs. I havegoals. Last year I had an all time PR andI hope to beat it. Can I do it? That is thething about marathons though. They arewhat they are.

Race nerves have kicked in. All mara-thons do this to me. I pace the floor likean expectant mother. I know this is goingto hurt, but I have done the work, so nowit is time to see what the pay off will be.

Over the past 5 months I have madebig changes. One of the biggest changesis finally getting my diet under control.One of the biggest shortcomings werunners have is justifying the manycalories we eat. Many of us drink beerafter running, sometimes a few beers.Saying I ran 10 miles so I should get todrink a few is not good nutrition. Not ifyou have fitness goals. Drinking beer isnot carbo loading, so sorry.

I had let myself fall into the trap thatmost Americans do. I had a mistakenview of what my own body looked like.Any pictures that I saw of me, showingthe excess weight, I felt were just takenat a bad angle. Another lie I told myself.This was a lie along with not reallyadmitting how much I weighed. It is allmuscle I would say. Well, all that “muscle”put me at over 75lbs overweight. So Idecided to make a change.

Most of us find it much easier to logmiles at a race, rather that out on our owndoing those same miles. It is somethingabout running with a race number on ourbellies that makes it all better. I have runWhitestone, all 18.6 miles in an effort toget that distance in to prepare for themarathon. I use the race as a “crutch” ofsorts. And there is nothing wrong withcrutches. So I did the same with the diet

issue. I used a diet program that usesregular foods, no weird pills or anythingunhealthy. It is just good solid balancednutrition. I went on this diet program’swebsite. I saw all the success stories,which were very inspiring. I did notreally feel this would work for me, but Imade that leap of faith and parted with mymoney to go on the diet program. Theweight came off steady week after week.I was amazed. I have never felt better. Istill have more weight to lose yet, but Ilook now like some of those after picturesI saw when I started. It is all so unbeliev-able. It is just simple math I suppose.Calories taken in against those burned. Ihave not had any trouble dieting alongwith marathon training either. I do addgels and a special sports drink at 2 hoursinto a run. I log all that I eat with the sameenthusiasm that I log miles. Being thecompetitor I am, I entered a weight losscontest at the first of the year. I am still

waiting to see how that turns out. Theprizes were very enticing. One was amassage. I sure could use a massage.

We all try to do things that will extendour lives and boost our health. I read in“Good Housekeeping” that people whovolunteer at two or more organizations(like at KTC races), have a 44 percentlower death rate than those who don’t doany charitable work. This was the resultof a study done by the Buck Institute forAge Research in Novato, CA. Compa-rable to exercising four times a week.Like working out, helping others seemsto boost antibodies. Not that I suggestwe all quit our workouts. Adding thevolunteering is all part of the big picturethat makes us feel better.

We have always said, “Run three,work one”. Try to make this your goaltoo. If you would like to volunteer more,just drop me a line at the volunteer link onthe KTC.ORG website or e-mail directlyat [email protected] I amhappy to let you know when and whereyou can volunteer. Maybe one of theseopportunities will work with your sched-ule. So I invite you to make a healthychange in your life and add volunteeringfor KTC to your schedule. Enjoy thehappiness you get from giving to others.

UPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTS


Warming Up onRace Day

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

FOR ULTIMATE

PERFORMANCEby Mick Larrabee, P.T.


People frequently ask me “What’sthe best way to get ready for arace?” I usually say something

smart like “Train for it”. Butthen I’ll try and follow upwith something a bit moresubstantial that gets to theunderlying concern. Is therea best way to prepare thebody to run a race? As withmost things I don’t believethere is just one “best way”to do it; however, there aresome principles that we mightbe well served to follow aswe prepare the body to run optimally.

If we look at the traditional routine wesee people doing some light walking/jogging followed by static stretching. Isthis effective? In 2006 the AmericanCollege of Sports Medicine (ACSM) re-vised their guidelines to indicate that pre-exercise warm-up need only consist ofcardiovascular exercise. Hmmm…is thatit, or is there more to it?

STRETCHING…The Limits of our Knowledge

In 2004 Dr Stephen Thacker, et al(along with the CDC) reviewed 361articles dating back to the 1950’s dealingwith stretching, flexibility, &/or injury.His team found the following: 1)staticstretching held for 20-30 seconds doesincrease flexibility and joint ROM,2)stretching does not lead to decreased

injury (there is little evidence showing acorrelation and several studies show in-crease in injury with extreme flexibility),

and 3)stretching may or maynot improve performance(static stretches may actuallydecrease strength & poweroutput for up to 60 minutes).

WHY WARM-UP?

The main physiologicalreasons for a warm-up in-clude: 1)increase core tem-

perature (a 1-2°C rise appears sufficient);2)increase heart rate andblood flow to skeletal tis-sues (improves efficiency ofoxygen uptake and trans-port, carbon dioxide re-moval, and removal/break-down of anaerobicbyproducts); 3)increase theactivation of the central ner-vous system (increases co-ordination, skill accuracy, and reactiontime); 4)increase the rate and force ofmuscle contraction and contractile me-chanical efficiency; and 5)increase thesuppleness of connective tissue. The endresult of the warm-up should be that thebody has increased its ability to do work!

SAMPLE WARM-UP EXERCISES

All warm-ups should begin with 5-10minutes of gentle cardiovascular work(walk/easy jog, bike &/or elliptical trainer).

I’ve found the following drills successfulin preparing the body to run (feel free totake what’s useful for you and leave therest behind if you wish). Drills are meantto be carried out over 10-20 meters. Tipto runner – always think “light on feet”.

¨ Leg Swings:Leg Swings:Leg Swings:Leg Swings:Leg Swings: Stand on L leg holdonto wall/rail with R hand and swing Rleg up high in front of you and backbehind. Repeat 10 reps on each leg. Turn90°, lean slightly into wall/rail and thenswing L leg side-to-side in front of you.Repeat 10 reps on each leg.

¨ Walking Lunge:Walking Lunge:Walking Lunge:Walking Lunge:Walking Lunge: Take a long,exaggerated step forward with one leg.Drive your knee high and reach out as faras possible. Slowly flex your forwardknee until your thigh is parallel to theground. At the same time lower the kneeof your trailing leg toward the ground (donot allow the knee of your forward leg toextend in front of your foot and keep itapproximately 2” above the ground). Yourupper body should remain in a verticalposition. Forcefully push off with ourforward leg, keeping most of your weightover your forward heel. At the same timecycle your trailing leg through and per-form the same motion as described above.Keep performing these cycling motionsso that you are moving forward with awalking lunge.

¨ Elbow-to-inside-of-ankle Lunge:Elbow-to-inside-of-ankle Lunge:Elbow-to-inside-of-ankle Lunge:Elbow-to-inside-of-ankle Lunge:Elbow-to-inside-of-ankle Lunge:Step out into a lunge with the L leg so the

knee is over the ankle. PlaceR hand to ground then lowerL elbow to inside L kneeand drop it down. Lift el-bow back to other side andplace L hand on ground.Push hips to sky while lift-ing front toes and pressingrear heel down. Bring Rfoot forward next to L and

repeat alternating L & R lead legs.

¨ Ankling: Ankling: Ankling: Ankling: Ankling: Step forward with the L legwith the foot dorsiflexed and the big toelifted up towards the shin. The ball ofyour foot should contact the ground justin front of your center of gravity. Pullyourself over the foot. As your center ofgravity passes over the R foot (i.e. whenthe foot is now behind), the foot shouldgo into plantarflexion (pointing the toes


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and pushing off the ground) until it leavesthe ground. As the R foot leaves theground the ankle should immediately bedorsiflexed and the big toe should be liftedup in preparation for moving it forwardagain.

¨ Inchworm: Inchworm: Inchworm: Inchworm: Inchworm: Stand with legs straightand hands on ground. Keeping the legsstraight walk out with hands as far aspossible maintaining a tight core (do notarch back). Walk in bringing the legstoward the torso – take short steps usingonly your ankles to walk forward. Re-peat sequence and start by walking handsout in front again.

¨ Military March:Military March:Military March:Military March:Military March: Walk straightahead while kicking your straight leg upin front of your body. As you kick yourleg forward bring your arm and hand outand try to touch the toes of your raisedleg. Keep your legs as straight as possibleand kick as high as you can.

¨ High Knee Drill: High Knee Drill: High Knee Drill: High Knee Drill: High Knee Drill: Using a shortstride and bouncing on your toes, take astep with an exaggerated high stride.Keep your stride very short - about 18”.Drive your knee as high as possible oneach stride. As you drive your knee highbounce up on the toes of your oppositefoot. Keep cycling your legs through thismotion so that you are moving slowlyforward over the ground with the exag-gerated high knee motion and bouncingon your oppositefoot. Keep your footin a dorsiflexed po-sition (toes up)throughout this drill.Your foot shouldland in a flat footedposition - not heelfirst.

¨ Back Kicks:Back Kicks:Back Kicks:Back Kicks:Back Kicks:Begin by perform-ing a slow jog. Using a short stride ofabout 18” a dorsiflexed foot position, kickyour heels up heels as high as possiblebehind your body. Attempt to bounceyour heels off your buttocks (most of the

movement should be with your lowerleg). Concentrate on raising your heels ashigh as possible, keeping trunk erect, andmaintaining a very quick light stride. Youfoot touchdown should be flat footedwith your foot maintained in a dorsiflexedposition.

¨ 2 Minute Run 2 Minute Run 2 Minute Run 2 Minute Run 2 Minute Run (at race pace; to becompleted about 5-10 minutes beforestart of race). A tip that Jack Daniels,PhD recently shared at the Metro Knox-ville XC Clinic at ORHS.

¨ Quick Feet:Quick Feet:Quick Feet:Quick Feet:Quick Feet: From a jog, increaseour stride rate so that you take as manysteps as possible in a 10-yard interval.Jog 10 yards and repeat. Emphasizequick turnover with the legs moving infront of, not behind or under, the body.

¨ A Skips:A Skips:A Skips:A Skips:A Skips: Begin skipping forwardwith short skipping strides of about 18”.Keep your foot dorsiflexed with the bot-tom of your foot parallel to the ground.Move forward with a powerful skippingmotion. Move forward with a veryquick, light skipping stride. Keep yourbody still and upright. Drive your armsbackwards in harmony with your skip-ping strides. Your knee action should

match what you did in the highknee drill. Drive your knee up highbut keep your foot almost directlyunder your body with each skip-ping stride.

¨ B Skips:B Skips:B Skips:B Skips:B Skips: This is a combinationof a Military March and A Skips. Itwill probably take some practicefor you to gain the coordinationyou need to do this one correctly.

This drill is actually exactly the same asA-Skips with one big exception. At thetop of your knee lift in each skippingstride, instead of dropping your foot backto the ground as in the A Skips, you willextend your lower leg straight out at the

knee. Then pawback to the groundwith a nearlystraight leg…whendone properly thislooks like an ex-tremely exagger-ated runningstride.

¨ LateralLateralLateralLateralLateralLunges: Lunges: Lunges: Lunges: Lunges: Step out to the R keeping yourtoes pointed straight ahead and feet flat.Keep feet square (pointed forward) andtorso upright; hands to chest. Squat bysitting back and down onto the R leg andkeeping the L leg straight. Squat as lowas possible and hold for 2 seconds. Re-turn to standing position and repeat fordistance. Repeat going towards the L.

¨ Backward Lunge with Twist:Backward Lunge with Twist:Backward Lunge with Twist:Backward Lunge with Twist:Backward Lunge with Twist:With feet together step back with R leginto a lunge. Twist torso over the L legand reach with L hand to R foot and Rhand to the sky. Hold x 1 second andthen push back into next lunge. Note: Asyou lean back and rotate squeeze theglute of the back leg to keep pelvis leveland stretch the hip flexors.

¨ 2-4 x Flying 60m Sprints 2-4 x Flying 60m Sprints 2-4 x Flying 60m Sprints 2-4 x Flying 60m Sprints 2-4 x Flying 60m Sprints (at racepace; to be performed near end of warm-up& less than 2 minutes prior to start of race)

Research has shown that for the bestperformances at 5K intensity (~95% ofmaxHR) you should rest for no morethan 30 seconds after your warm-up;longer rests allow the HR to slow, thusslowing oxygen transport to the legs. Ifyou must wait for the gun to go off dosome jogging in place. Remember agood warm-up is much more than aboring routine. By preparing your heart,muscles, and mind for the race at hand,warming up “properly” will make you abetter racer.

Dream BIG. Train Smart. Race Fast.


RRRRRUNNING AND UNNING AND UNNING AND UNNING AND UNNING AND TTTTTRAININGRAININGRAININGRAININGRAININGTHE DTHE DTHE DTHE DTHE DANIELS WANIELS WANIELS WANIELS WANIELS WAAAAAYYYYY

by Coach Allen Etheridge, Oak Ridge High School

On February 6, Dr. Jack Danielsspoke to an enthralled audienceat the new Oak

Ridge High Schoolamphitheatre, discussing notonly his work as a pioneer-ing exercise physiologist butalso his career as an Olym-pic pentathlete. As crosscountry and distance coachat ORHS, I use his work asthe foundation for trainingour distance runners, so ofcourse Iwanted to see whatnew he could point out tome. I was also there justto hear The Manspeak, to be in the presence of greatness.Who knewthat the greatest momentwould involve stories about the unfortu-nate choice of horses in the OlympicPentathlon Trials? Ask anybody whowas there: he was hilarious.

For a couple of generations of distancerunners, training at a highlevel-to race-involved the Holy Trinity of 1970s-eradistance training: the long run, intervals,and mileage. If you were going to be thebest you could be, you had to devoteyourself to a pretty harsh training pro-gram: the Sunday Long run of 12-20miles, mile repeats, 12x400 fast, and 80-100 miles per week. It’s a pretty success-ful formula-if you survive it. It also tendsto burn runners out, to leave them injuredand unmotivated after a while, and towaste time, energy, and effort.

Andthat’s the lure of Daniels’ view ofrunning: his multi-pace trainingschemes are designed around training torun efficiently, to stay healthy, and to usethe right amount of effort to train for theproper race. Yeah, you run a long run.And yeah, sometimes you do mile re-peats and 12x400, but the training ismuch more sensible and targeted.

Here at ORHS we’ve really takenDaniels’ book (and now his talk) and

adapted it to suit high school training.Sometimes it’s counter-intuitive, because

one of the major focuses ofa Daniels-oriented programis that the athlete needs torun the correct pace for theright reason, because run-ning too fast (which most ofus tend to do, since most ofus who race are a prettycompetitive lot) generallydiminishes the effectivenessof any workout. Here’s howwe do it.: we train the vastmajority of the season to

improve endurance and mechanics andtarget our VO2 max and lactate tolerancework for just a few workouts.

The cornerstone of our training planinvolves a combination of threshold run-ning and repetitions, something we dofor most of the year. Threshold runningtrains endurance, teaching the athlete tomaintain arelativelyquick pacefor an ex-tended pe-riod oftime. Mostof us tendto like torun work-outs likethis too fast,b e c a u s ethere’s a certain sense of accomplishmentin saying, “I ran a 4-mile tempo in 21:00”or even faster. Now, for a sub-15:00 5Krunner, that’s an appropriate workout,but for the 16:00 5k runner, that’s verynearly race pace, so it’s approachingVO2 max rather than threshold. Is thatstill pretty good training? Sure. Does itmake any sense to work that hard in thatworkout? No, no way.

Instead we need to run that workoutat the right intensity: 83-88% of

VO2 max (or 88-92% of maximum hearrate). Is a 4-mile tempo the right thing todo? Sure, but for that 16:00 5k runner,who’s racing at 5:07 per mile, the moreappropriate pace is about 5:40/mile.Counter-intuitive, isn’t it, that we slowdown in order to get faster? Maybe, butwhen we run that workout at the rightpace, we extend our endurance withoutthe unnecessary wear and tear caused bythe VO2 max pace we get if we runfaster. It’s a little easier and we recoverquicker.

This is key, though: pair that workoutwith a reps workout the day after or twodays after, and you’re working on themechanical efficiency you need in orderto run comfortably on race day. Thesereps workouts require you to recoverfully between repetitions so that you holdonto good mechanics for the duration ofthe workout. My kids always have themisconception that this is a speed work-out, so they want to run it too fast. Iconstantly have to tell them to slowdown, in fact, which has caused no endof frustration for some parents, for theathletes themselves, and for me in havingto re-teach the same lesson over andover. Reps should be comfortable. That’swhy I really like 200s: that’s a longenough distance that you have to workto hold form and speed, but it’s not so

long thatyour me-chanicsb r e a kd o w n .O b v i -o u s l y ,later inthe sea-son wec h a n g ethe focusof our

reps occasionally to the more commonlactate tolerance reps that we’re all usedto from high school track.

Yet, for most of us that’s not neces-sary. In the table above are some samplepairings of workouts using this frame-work for a 16:00 5K runner.

While we do use Daniels’ VDOTtables as a guide to the correct pace


Quality Workout 1

8x800 in 2:45 with 30 seconds rest6x1000 in 3:26 with 45 seconds rest4x1 mile in 5:30 with 1:00 rest2x2miles in 11:10 with 2:00 rest4 mile tempo in 22:00+

Quality Workout 2

12x200R (34 sec)12x200R downhill (1% grade)2x200R/4x400R/2x200R (34 sec)12x200R uphill (3-4% grade)2x200R/2x400R/1x600R/2x200R

SAMPLE PAIRED WORKOUTSFOR 16:00 5K RUNNER


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forour athletes, that’s really only a guide.Some runners have better natural legspeed and find reps workouts really easyto do, so they run faster than VDOTpace, for example. Likewise, sometimesour fitness outstrips our recent race re-sults and we need to adjust pace based onfeel. Training is often an art rather than ascience!

This brings us to the second part of theDaniels-orientedtraining approach that weuse: Vo2 max running, which most peoplecall by the generic term “intervals.” Thisis the kind of running that most of usare pretty familiar with: it’s hard, 5K racepace running. It make us tough, hard,fast. The problem is that it’s pretty easyto get to your own VO2 max potentialthrough just a few workouts, at whichpoint, if you’re not careful, you get stalereally quickly and your race performancesgo downhill. I’ve seen this over and overin local road racers, myself included.That’s why we go with the Miles Davisdictum of playing the right note at theright time: we try to run the right work-out at the right time, to pick the exactright moment to run these challengingworkouts that take some time to recoverfrom. Everyone is familiar with theseworkouts:

6x800 @5K race pace with 2:00 rest 5x1000 @5k race pace with 2:30 rest 3x1mile @5K race pace with 3:00 rest

3200m or 5K race

We typically do these workouts 3times during cross country season, inweeks when we don’t have a race. Notethat a race qualifies as this type of work-out-the absolute best kind! We do 3-4 ofthese during track season-that’s it. Andwe space them out over a period of about6 weeks so that the kids recover from theeffort and don’t have togo too far in the tank toaccomplish the workout.We also work and workto get them torun the proper pace.During this part of histalk Daniels reiteratedsomething that he saysin the book, too: 100%of VO2 max is 100% of VO2 max. Whatdo you get out of pushing harder than thatin a workout of this type? That requiresa lot of wasted effort and a greater chanceof injury and staleness. My own experi-ence suggests that most of us wouldbenefit from remembering that.

And that’s basically the way we do itfor 5K and 3200m training, both for the9:04 runners like Maclean O’Donnell andfor the 14:00 runner who just wants toimprove. The same principles work forboth athletes. There are lots of otherthings you can do to improve: form drillsand speed drills, core work and upper

body work, yoga and dynamic flexibility.But it’s hard to go wrong by trainingintelligently over the long term to im-prove by running the proper pace at theproper time for the proper reason, andDaniels offers a proven way to do that.You certainly don’t have to follow hisplans in order to train the Daniels way,either: they are adaptable for your ownstrengths and weaknesses. For example,

if your own weaknessinvolves running me-chanics but you havegreat endurance, youcan create a training planthat emphasizes runningmechanics: reps anddrills. Someone withgreat leg speed and me-chanics may need to

change the emphasis to threshold andintervals instead. Adjust the ratios of thedifferent workout purposes to suit yourown strength.

And that brings me to one of the mostimportant things Daniels said: know whyyou’re doing every single workout you’redoing. Sometimes we all need a social runwith a buddy. Sometimes we need a repsworkout in order to sharpen our mechan-ics and to feel fluid at race pace. Nomatter what, though, we need to knowour purpose when we run, if we arerunning for performance. The sessionwith Dr. Daniels really reinforced this.

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weaweaweaweaweather and mether and mether and mether and mether and me

When I started running in May1968, I quickly realized therewas another choice to be made

besides how many miles to go that day—it was whether to go at all. I could alwaysargue that it was too hot,too cold, too early, too late,I was too tired, I wasn’t inthe mood, I had other thingsto do, it was too dry, toowet—it might storm.

After a few weeks, I re-alized there would alwaysbe an excuse not to run. Idecided to eliminate thequestion of whether to runand simply deal with what to wear. Fall’sglory was mine as I trod the crimson andgold carpet of fallen leaves. Winter’s icybreath was bracing, and I reveled inleaving the first footprints in new fallensnow. In the spring, I watched the worldreawaken from the first crocus bud to thefull splendor of renewed life.

Then there was summer, with endlessdays, overwhelming heat, and thunder-storms. I’ve never been afraid of storms.It is exciting to see Mother Nature throwa fit. Electricity dances in the air, thebreeze quickens, distant rumblings and afew scattered raindrops portend the com-ing fury of the storm with trees thrashingabout in the gale, sheets of water, flash-ing lightning and deafening thunder.

I would be wet with sweat anywayand the rain was cooling. The drama ofthe storm was thrilling and erased myfatigue. Storms were great!

But the second summer that I ran, thedaughter of an acquaintance was perma-nently injured by a lightening strike andgolfer Chi Chi Rodriguez was struck a

couple of weeks later during a tourna-ment. I rethought my habit of running inthunderstorms and decided to avoid them.That did not deter them from seeking meout, however.

I was returning homefrom a twenty-mile bikeride in August one yearwhen the seventeen-yearlocusts were in full voice.Thunderstorms swept infrom the west each dayabout 3:30 pm. I saw oneforming ahead of me whenI was still about eight milesfrom home. I watched the

clouds and decided the storm would passme to the north. Still, I upped my pace inan effort to avoid the riskiness of ridingon wet pavement.

I had gone less than 100 yards whena stunning flash and boom engulfed me.I thought I was dead. In amoment, I realized I wasn’tdead because I was stillriding, though now in adownpour. I turned left intoan abandoned country storeand hid under the staircaseto the second floor.

Hearing and thinkinggradually returned. Nolimbs or other faculties seemed dam-aged, and my bicycle was OK. I lookedback up the road and realized the light-ning had struck a transformer on apower pole as I passed it.

The downpour abated after fifteenminutes, and I resumed my ride home,thankful to be unharmed. Only fiftyyards down the road, it became bone dry.I was right. If I had pedaled harder, I

would have escaped the storm. I couldhardly wait to get home and tell of mygreat adventure. When I arrived, how-ever, my wife raced out with an ice bagon her head and said, “Guess what!”

The storm that I had survived passedover my house some twenty minutesbefore reaching me. She had been stand-ing with the dog across the street in theneighbors’ driveway showing them ahuge black widow spider she had foundby our front porch and captured in a glassjar. The neighbors were standing justinside their garage when, without warn-ing, lightning struck the enormous oaktree beside them. It flashed all over thetree and sent hundreds of fried cicadascascading down on my wife and ourbeautiful Irish setter, Shannon.

“It felt like I was hit on the top of thehead with a two by four. Shannon racedfor our garage and hid in the back.” The

black widow spider survivedto live in the nearby woods,and the neighbors were un-harmed, although it blewout a brick and ruined sev-eral of their appliances.

My story didn’t seem toogreat after hearing her tale.And don’t believe that oldsaw about lightning never

striking the same place twice. It struckthat oak (which continued to thrive) atleast three times during the fifteen yearswe lived there.

Years later, I was driving our motorhome to the top of a plateau in Wyomingfacing a gathering storm. There were notrees, just some scrub bushes, as we


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crested the six-mile climb. Karen was inthe passenger seat. Crowded in betweenus were Jake and ourNepali guide Pasang gaz-ing out the window.Twenty yards in front ofus, lightning struck a largeflat rock beside the roadcausing it to explode andsmoke and causing us tospeak in tongues.

There are a lot of expe-riences that will cause the pulse to quicken,but few, if any, equal a lightning strike inyour face.

In front of our front door is an eighty-foot scrub oak, a beloved part of ourlandscape. Returning one night after amovie, we noticed twigs and leaves litter-ing the yard at the entrance to our house.The next morning, we realized lightninghad struck a branch halfway up the tree,leaving a gash in the bark all the way tothe ground and blowing off a squirrelfeeder and thermometer. I treated thegash with pruning sealer as far as I couldreach with my ladder and called CorteseTree Specialists for further guidance.Mr. Cortese said there was little we coulddo except fertilize and water, an impres-sive task for an eighty-foot tree. It stillsurvives eight years later.

A few years later, a ferocious thun-derstorm visited our neighborhood,again in our absence, with much thun-der and lightning, but wewere never sure where itstruck. A block away, itblew my friend’s chimneyapart, together with a num-ber of his terra cotta rooftiles. This time Thor foundhis mark and though ourhouse was undamaged, histhunderbolts found our mi-crowave, all the phones andthe console TV. Due to theage of the items, their collective valuewas just under our insurance deduct-ible. Of course!

Enough about summer and light-ning. One winter day, Knoxville wasthe coldest place in the lower forty-eight states. Depending on which tele-vision station or thermometer youchecked, it was –20 to –27 degreesFahrenheit. In those days, I was run-ning about eight miles a day, always inthe company of Shannon, our Irish

setter, “the lass with thedelicate air.” Not bright(indeed, you lift one earand see all the way outthe other), she was none-theless beautiful, loving,and a faithful runningcompanion, which puther ahead of most dogs(and people) in myworld. She never needed

a leash, and always ran about threesteps in front of me, pausing at eachintersection unless we were on one ofour standard routes.

I decided to see what it was like to runin Arctic-like weather. Though concernedabout Shannon, even with her lush coat,she was not to be denied, so off we went,me bundled up lookinglike the Michelin Man andShannon bounding andeager.

The air was bitinglycold. You could feel it allthe way to the bottom ofyour lungs, although thephysiologists say the out-side air is warmed to nor-mal body temperature by the time itreaches your bronchial tubes. I do notthink they developed that opinion in Arc-tic air.

The day was clear with—dare I say it—an icy blue skywith slick frozen snow un-derfoot from a snowfall threedays before the cold snap.After a mile, I realized I hadworn too much and began tounzip and unbutton.

The slick footing was verytiring and we turned for homemuch sooner than expected.

On the way back, however, the slightbreeze from the west caused my exposed

cheek to hurt, and I ran with my mittenheld to my face on that side to avoidfrostbite. Reaching home, we spied ourreflections in the large living room win-dow. My beard and Shannon’s mug andchest were coated with ice from ourfreezing breath. We were survivors ofthe coldest day ever! I celebrated withhot chocolate; Shannon celebrated with adrink of water, both of us comfortablythawing before the fire.

Shannon and I had another winteradventure—The Great Ice Storm of 1982.That evening, she and I had run down tothe Central High School track, about amile and a half below my home, whichwas on the side of Black Oak Ridge.

Usually, when we went to the track,Shannon would go with me one lap,then crawl under the fence and makeever diminishing circles with me untilshe lay down in the center of the foot-ball field, watching until time to runhome.

This time, however, it began to sleetas soon as we arrived and got darker and

darker. The track be-came slick with the ice—so slick that even Shan-non was slipping.

“Shannon, we’d betterhead home before it’s tooslick to get there.” Ithought I was making ajoke.

The sleet continued and the roadsbecame so icy that neither of us could runon the pavement. We moved to the ditchand found it frozen as well. Shortly, itbecame so slick that I had to crawl onhands and knees, with lots of slipping andsliding for both of us. By the time we gothome, news reports declared our townwas icebound with people seeking shel-ter in office buildings and eateries every-where with fender benders too numer-ous to count.

The next morning was a winter won-derland of ice. Letting Shannon out, Icautioned her to be careful, but she ig-nored me and shot out the door only to gosliding across our porch, the walk, andyard with legs going all four directions atonce—a sight never to be forgotten.

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Race Management & Timing

April 24, 2009

Downtown Knoxville

8:30pm immediately following

The Dogwood Arts Parade

Course: Start is on Gay St. & Wall Ave. Run heads south on Gay St.

Turnaround at Gay St. Bridge—back down Gay St.,

then turn up Wall to finish on Market Square.

USATF Certified Course


THE GILDEA INTERVIEWfrom Patrick Gildea, elite American distance runner

Todd WilliamsKnoxville’s Favorite Son turns 40

PG - Todd, how are you? How are thingsin Jacksonville, and how are you keepingyourself busy these days?

Things are good. My family is healthyand enjoying life. I just joined Puma inspecialty running sales and team sales. Ifany high school or college program out

Those of us who’ve been aroundthis grand sport for a while mighthave difficulty realizing that some

newcomers to our grand sport do notrecall what an astounding competitorlifetime KTC member Todd Williamswas. He brought national and interna-tional focus on Knoxville during hisheydey, setting an American record inthe 15k that still stands, and competing intwo Olympic Games and two WorldChampionships. What he meant to ourrunning community in the 1990’s will notsoon be forgotten. No one who viewedthe epic struggle between him and threeKenyans in the 1995 Sea Ray Games10,000 meters, or was ever passed byTWill on the Third Creek Greenway,hearing his oncoming footsteps thump-ing like a triphammer, and feeling thebrief breeze of his swift passing, will everforget the experience -- ed.

there is looking for a good deal on newPuma uniforms please contact me and Ican point you in the right direction. Mysales pitch of the day LOL!

PG - You’re turning 40 this year, con-gratulations. What areyour plans for the big4-0?

Have a birthday partyand play golf.

PG - What do youthink of UT’s hire inLane Kiffin? What areyou expecting fromour football Vols nextfall?

Don’t like thehire..should’ve keptPhil around until theycould sign Jon Grudenor Bill Cowher.

PG - It was back in1995 that you set your5k, 10k and 15k per-sonal bests; the latterbeing an American Record that still standstoday. How does it feel to look back, now14 years later and still have the AR, anddid you think it would have held up thislong?

I think the course was short and I’ve beenvery lucky the weather has been bad for14 years. I’m being modest but I am veryshocked it’s lasted this long. It wasdefinitely one of the best races of my life.

PG - You’ve told me how that raceunfolded in March ’95...Could you take afew sentences to tell our readers how it allwent down?

4:23,8:47,13:47,28:07 thru 10k and therest is history. BALLS OUT FROMTHE GUN!

PG - What’s running like these days?

Fifteen miles per week but I did run a halfmarathon last week and ran 1:35 (7:15pace). My neighbor and I just jumped init at the last second to raise money forbreast cancer.

PG - What do you think of the currentcrop of distance runners in the US?

Galen, German, Luke, Ritz, Alan, Ryan,Abdi, Lagat, Meb,the list goes on. Weare in a very goodtime for distance run-ning in this country.

PG - Do you ever seeyourself coaching;high school, collegeor professional level?

Only UT and CoachWatts is my man soI hope he has the jobfor the next 50 yearsand I never coach. Idon’t mind giving ad-vice and helping therecreational runnerwhen I can.

PG - For all our run-ning geeks out there,indulge me (I meanthem) with your fa-

vorite workout?

2 - 1 - 2 is my all time favorite. Run 2miles balls out, take 4 minutes rest, run 1mile HARD, take another 4 minutes restand then run another 2 miles HARD!!!!

PG - Have your tried your wristwatch onfor size recently?

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

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

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

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

Travel to exotic locations like Alabama and Mississippi

Eat free sandwiches and pizza

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

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

Receive a lot of stuff to clutter your home: hats, shirts, key chains, koozies, umbrellas, and more.

BECOME A KTC TRACK & FIELD OFFICIAL

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

Official Timesby Steve Luper

Coordinator of Track & Field Officials

Every year many of our local offi-cials receive local, state or nationalrecognition for outstanding ser-

vice. Those receiving recognition forservice this past year include:

¨ Taylor Weatherbee re-ceived the Robert L. Neff Ser-vice Award for 2008 which isgiven to recognize outstand-ing officials contributing tothe sport of track and fieldlocally over a number of years.Taylor is a local physicianpracticing in Maryville and has been oneof our chief horizontal jumps officials.

¨ Four Tennessee Track Officials werehonored by USATF as “OutstandingOfficials” for 2008. USATF OutstandingOfficials for 2008: Steve Luper, MichaelGadson, Mickey Stooksbury, John Barlow.

¨ Tennessee Association/USATF pre-sented Special Recognition Awards toHayes and Joyce Hunter for leadingevents at the 2008 USATF Junior Out-door Championship and to Brint Adamsand Stanley Underwood who representedthe Tennessee Association at the 2008USOC Track & Field Olympic Trials.

All USATF track and field officialsmust recertify in 2009. Several of ourlocal officials have stepped up in theircertification category. As of 1/15/2009

Master Official Master Official Master Official Master Official Master Official - Gary Hickman

National OfficialsNational OfficialsNational OfficialsNational OfficialsNational Officials - James Brown III,Jimmy Cannington, Lee Capps, MichaelGadson, Deborah Stairs, Pete Stevens,Terrie Stevens

New Association Official New Association Official New Association Official New Association Official New Association Official - Richard Dabner

If you’ve read about the first inducteesto the KTC Hall of Fame this may seemlike old news and I thought I would pointit out anyway. Seven of the inductees

were very involved as track and fieldofficials at some point in their lifetimes.Al Rovere, Charlie Durham, Hal Canfield,Bob Neff, and Chuck Rohe founded the

KTC Officials organization.Hal was the first CertificationChair for the Tennessee As-sociation for TAC, the prede-cessor of USATF. Al andCharlie developed and ran theVolunteer Track Classic foryears. Stanley Underwoodgreatly expanded the numberand quality of officials during

his term of service as coordinator. AndStan Huntsman still serves today as run-ning referee in various conference andcross country meets.

If you’re interested in becoming atrack and field official there are a couple oftraining opportunities scheduled in March.

¨ March 28, 2009 - March 28, 2009 - March 28, 2009 - March 28, 2009 - March 28, 2009 - USATF Offi-USATF Offi-USATF Offi-USATF Offi-USATF Offi-cials Certification Clinic:cials Certification Clinic:cials Certification Clinic:cials Certification Clinic:cials Certification Clinic: Open to allnew officials or those desiring to become

an official. Every new official must com-plete a certification class, take a rulesreview and join the USATF. The classwill be held at Stokely Athletic Center onthe UT campus. Please email StanleyUnderwood at [email protected] if you are interested.

¨ March 28-29, 2009 - March 28-29, 2009 - March 28-29, 2009 - March 28-29, 2009 - March 28-29, 2009 - LASAMLASAMLASAMLASAMLASAMMeasurement Clinics: Measurement Clinics: Measurement Clinics: Measurement Clinics: Measurement Clinics: Open to expe-rienced throws officials to learn how touse laser measuring equipment. Limitedspace is available for this clinic. EmailStanley Underwood at [email protected] if you are interested.

Coming up this spring: If you think youmight like to give officiating a try thespring schedule is shown below. [email protected] for details.

Sea Ray Relays Sea Ray Relays Sea Ray Relays Sea Ray Relays Sea Ray Relays - April 8-11, 2009

Volunteer Track ClassicVolunteer Track ClassicVolunteer Track ClassicVolunteer Track ClassicVolunteer Track Classic (Colle-giate & High School) - - - - - April 17-18, 2009

KIL Track & Field ChampionshipKIL Track & Field ChampionshipKIL Track & Field ChampionshipKIL Track & Field ChampionshipKIL Track & Field ChampionshipApril 22-23, 2009

Smoky Mtn Men’s Twilight MeetSmoky Mtn Men’s Twilight MeetSmoky Mtn Men’s Twilight MeetSmoky Mtn Men’s Twilight MeetSmoky Mtn Men’s Twilight MeetMay 5, 2009

Tennessee Lady Vol InvitationalTennessee Lady Vol InvitationalTennessee Lady Vol InvitationalTennessee Lady Vol InvitationalTennessee Lady Vol InvitationalMay 9, 2009

AAU Tennessee National Quali-AAU Tennessee National Quali-AAU Tennessee National Quali-AAU Tennessee National Quali-AAU Tennessee National Quali-fier -fier -fier -fier -fier - July 9-12, 2009


Middle ofthe Pack

by Ralph G. Smithson

The Knoxville Track Club inductedthe first 10 members of its Hall ofFame February 19 with a gala

dinner in Bearden. The club also used theoccasion to celebrate 47 years of promot-ing track and field in Knoxville and EastTennessee.

The highlight of the evening was theinduction ceremony for a distinguishedgroup of coaches, administrators, andmeet officials. Bios of the inductees maybe found at: www.ktc.org/HallOfFame.html.

“This is a complete package,” formerUT Olympian and Coach Doug Brown,the event’s guest speaker, said of theinductees. “This is a heck of a first class,a very special class. They are in a class bythemselves.”

Before the in-troduction of theHall of Famers,KTC Youth Ath-letics DirectorMarty Sonnenfeldttook attendeesback to 1962when the tenfounders started the Knoxville Track Club.

“It’s the ‘Engine that Could,’” Martysaid. “I’m not sure those ten could haveimagined that today we would have morethan 2000 members and 7000 partici-pants. But they believed we could, andthat’s what matters.”

Former UT Coach Chuck Rohe, oneof the 10 Hall of Fame inductees, wasthere when the club was founded. Heremembered a small group of volun-teers, long before the days of technol-

ogy, working late into the night on heatsheets for meets and not having a decenttrack on which to train and being forcedto work out in anold tobacco barn offDale Avenue.

“Look at your-selves today,” hesaid. “You have agreat situationhere; a great orga-nization; somethingto be proud of. Youhelped make Knoxville Track Town USA.”

Allan Morgan, the first paid ExecutiveDirector of KTC and another inductee,remembered the conversation when itwas proposed that someone actually be

paid to work forthe club. He an-ticipated some re-sentment from vol-unteers. “Whyshould I work forfree when he’s get-ting paid,” was acomment Morgananticipated. “Butwhen you have

paid professionals and they do their jobwell the number of volunteers will actu-ally increase. And that’s what happened.

“Looking to the future, I have nodoubt we’ll continue to have tremendousvolunteer support and, above all, havefun with what they’re doing.”

Former KTC and UT athlete TerryCrawford, also among the inaugural Hall ofFame class, was quick to credit the KTC forher success as an athlete and a coach.

“They say it takes a village to raise a

child, and the KTC was my village,”Terry said. The Greeneville, Tenn., nativewent from running on football fields in herhometown to representing the KTC nation-ally and internationally as an athlete andwinning multiple national championshipsas a collegiate coach.

She remembered being the first UTathlete to compete in the old AIAWnational championships. “Coach Roheasked me if I wanted a men’s warm up towear,” she recalled. “It was one of theproudest moments in my career – wear-ing the orange.”

Crawford commended club membersfor their contributions. “Your experiences

and memories arejust as importantas anyone sitting atthis (head) table.”

Former UTCoach Stan Hunts-man, who the verynext evening wasinducted into theTennessee Sports

Hall of Fame in Nashville, was equallyappreciative of the KTC.

“Sylvia (Mrs. Huntsman) and I havelived in Knoxville, Austin (Texas) andAthens (Ohio) and the comradery andfellowship we’ve received in Knoxville isunparalleled. We were fortunate to live inKnoxville and work with such greatpeople.”

Huntsman ended his remarks by pre-senting Master of Ceremonies Buck Joneswith his personal stopwatch that wasused to time all the Vol greats duringStan’s 15 years at Tennessee.

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KTC photos by Cindy Spangler


DECEMBER 22, 2008

KTC BOARD OF DIRECTORSMinutes of December and January Meetings

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The December meeting of the Knox-ville Track Club Board of Direc-tors was held on December 22,

2008 at 7 pm at the Parks and RecreationBuilding on Sutherland Avenue. Presi-dent Ron McElhaney called the meetingto order at 7:04 pm. In attendance alongwith Ron McElhaney were Kristy Altman,Betty Schohl, Jason Altman, MartySonnenfeldt, Steve Luper, EddieReymond, Elijah Shekinah, Will Skelton,Bobby Holcombe, Ken Childs, PatrickGildea, Ed Leaver, Jeff Colfer, FelonWilson, Mick Larrabee, and AlanHorton. Donnie Madgett, StanleyUnderwood, and Jerry Tipton attendedthe meeting as guests.

Jerry Tipton, CPA, appeared beforethe Board for a discussion of accountingmatters involving the KTC.

The minutes of the November meet-ing were approved unanimously.

Recognition of GuestsRecognition of GuestsRecognition of GuestsRecognition of GuestsRecognition of Guests – RonMcElhaney

Stanley Underwood – Stanley Underwood – Stanley Underwood – Stanley Underwood – Stanley Underwood – StanleyUnderwood discussed the restructuringof the USATF Board of Directors as wellas the TN Chapter. He asked that a fewBoard Members become involved in theUSATFTN meetings in Nashville. Hecurrently represents the Officials at themeetings. The meetings are held semi-annually and he will send informationregarding the next meeting to BoardMembers.

Donnie Madgett – Donnie Madgett – Donnie Madgett – Donnie Madgett – Donnie Madgett – Donnie Madgettaddressed the board regarding the up-coming 1st Annual Metro Knoxville Dis-tance Clinic for coaches to be held onFebruary 7, 2009. His proposal to theboard included funding from the KTC to

help make the event a top-notch event forcoaches and the public. A motion wasmade to support the clinic up to a speci-fied amount. There was a second to themotion and it was approved unanimously.

Discussion Items

ED Transition Plans/ED and LDED Transition Plans/ED and LDED Transition Plans/ED and LDED Transition Plans/ED and LDED Transition Plans/ED and LDReport – Betty Schohl:Report – Betty Schohl:Report – Betty Schohl:Report – Betty Schohl:Report – Betty Schohl: Betty Schohlsummarized the ED Report. She iscurrently moving items from her home tovarious locations for storage. She hasmet with Beth Rice who will be filling intemporarily performing administrativetasks for the KTC until a new ExecutiveDirector can be hired. It was noted thatRon McElhaney will organize the nextLD Committee meeting.

Treasurer’s Report – RonTreasurer’s Report – RonTreasurer’s Report – RonTreasurer’s Report – RonTreasurer’s Report – RonMcElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney: The report was submittedvia email by Bob Barber. Brief discussionwas had about the mile marker project.32 miles have been completed to date. Amotion was made to authorize funding(from the 2009 budget) to complete thePowell Greenway. There was a secondto the motion and it was passed unani-mously.

Retreat Group Reports – Struc-Retreat Group Reports – Struc-Retreat Group Reports – Struc-Retreat Group Reports – Struc-Retreat Group Reports – Struc-ture Committee – Ed Leaver:ture Committee – Ed Leaver:ture Committee – Ed Leaver:ture Committee – Ed Leaver:ture Committee – Ed Leaver: EdLeaver summarized the report. TheCommittee has decided to look first at theExecutive Director position. The grouphopes to meet again during the 2nd weekof January. The committee would like tofollow the current MAC (Marathon Ad-visory Committee) model with all threelegs of the KTC. The committee will becompiled of individuals from the boardand the community to help the Directorwith decisions about budgeting, etc aswell as perform yearly evaluations.

YAP Director’s Contract – RonYAP Director’s Contract – RonYAP Director’s Contract – RonYAP Director’s Contract – RonYAP Director’s Contract – RonMcElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney: A motion to approve the

contract as written was made. Therewas a 2nd to the motion and it passedunanimously.

Committee Reports

Timing – Ken Childs:Timing – Ken Childs:Timing – Ken Childs:Timing – Ken Childs:Timing – Ken Childs: Ken Childssummarized the report. There wereprevious software problems that havebeen resolved. The committee is cur-rently determining the best plan of actionfor the back-up system.

Other Reports

Marathon Report – Jason Altman:Marathon Report – Jason Altman:Marathon Report – Jason Altman:Marathon Report – Jason Altman:Marathon Report – Jason Altman:Jason Altman summarized the Marathonreport.

YAP Report – Marty Sonnenfeldt:YAP Report – Marty Sonnenfeldt:YAP Report – Marty Sonnenfeldt:YAP Report – Marty Sonnenfeldt:YAP Report – Marty Sonnenfeldt:Marty Sonnenfeldt summarized the YAPreport.

Officials Report – Steve Luper:Officials Report – Steve Luper:Officials Report – Steve Luper:Officials Report – Steve Luper:Officials Report – Steve Luper:Steve reported that things are quiet rightnow. Officials are currently being re-certified.

Greenways Report – Will Skelton:Greenways Report – Will Skelton:Greenways Report – Will Skelton:Greenways Report – Will Skelton:Greenways Report – Will Skelton:Will Skelton reported that things are quietright now with Greenways.

Other Business

Secretary Position – RonSecretary Position – RonSecretary Position – RonSecretary Position – RonSecretary Position – RonMcElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney: Ron McElhaney notedthat there will be a new Secretary by theJanuary meeting.

Senior Running Series – JasonSenior Running Series – JasonSenior Running Series – JasonSenior Running Series – JasonSenior Running Series – JasonAltman:Altman:Altman:Altman:Altman: Jason Altman reported that hehad spoken with Steve Hall and the Se-nior Running Series is on hold until 2010.

Next Meeting: January 25, 2009. Themeeting was adjourned at 9:02 pm.


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JANUARY, 2009

The January meeting of the Knox-ville Track Club Board of Direc-tors was held on January 26, 2009

at 7 pm at the Parks and RecreationBuilding on Sutherland Avenue. Presi-dent Ron McElhaney called the meetingto order at 7:05 pm. In attendance alongwith Ron McElhaney were Jason Altman,Marty Sonnenfeldt, Bob Barber, EddieReymond, Will Skelton, BobbyHolcombe, Ken Childs, Patrick Gildea,Chris Harper, Ed Leaver, Dave Alder-man, Sandra Hogan, Jeff Colfer, MickLarrabee, Elijah Shekinah, Felon Wilson,Alan Horton and Margie Kidd.

The minutes of the December meetingwere approved unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report – Bob Bar-Treasurer’s Report – Bob Bar-Treasurer’s Report – Bob Bar-Treasurer’s Report – Bob Bar-Treasurer’s Report – Bob Bar-ber:ber:ber:ber:ber: The monthly financial report wassubmitted and summarized by Bob Barber.

Discussion Items

Emails – Ron McElhaney:Emails – Ron McElhaney:Emails – Ron McElhaney:Emails – Ron McElhaney:Emails – Ron McElhaney: Weshould adopt an informal policy withpassage of emails between the boardmembers.

Structure Group – Ed Leaver:Structure Group – Ed Leaver:Structure Group – Ed Leaver:Structure Group – Ed Leaver:Structure Group – Ed Leaver: Edpresented the job descriptions and re-sponsibilities of the Managing Directorand Development Director. KTC willsolicit applicants beginning February 2nd

and close the window at Midnight ofFebruary 20th. Hiring Committee willmeet before next board meeting to dis-cuss current applicants and establishguidelines.

Hall of Fame – Bob Barber:Hall of Fame – Bob Barber:Hall of Fame – Bob Barber:Hall of Fame – Bob Barber:Hall of Fame – Bob Barber: TheHall of Fame dinner is set for February19, 2009. Bob presented club with pro-jected expenses and income for the din-ner. Bob requested for additional itemsfor the silent auction to be held at theevent. There was discussion about add-ing additional awards; however, it wasdismissed because it may be a distractionfrom the inductees to the Hall of Fame.

Marathon Director’s Contract –Marathon Director’s Contract –Marathon Director’s Contract –Marathon Director’s Contract –Marathon Director’s Contract –

Jason Altman:Jason Altman:Jason Altman:Jason Altman:Jason Altman: The MarathonDirector’s contract currently ends in April.Unfortunately, many of the closing du-ties of the Marathon continue into thefollowing month. Jason has asked forextension of the contract to allow forclosing duties and time for evaluation tobe properly conducted. Board unani-mously approved extension through May31st. He will submit follow on contract inApril and the board will vote on it in June.

Committee Reports

Timing Committee – Ken Childs:Timing Committee – Ken Childs:Timing Committee – Ken Childs:Timing Committee – Ken Childs:Timing Committee – Ken Childs:Ken will write up and formalize proce-dures when using the chip timing. Therewas discussion about the required backup measures. Board was very apprecia-tive for Ken’s tenacious efforts to workand find solutions with the chip-timingequipment.

Other Reports

Marathon Report – Jason Altman:Marathon Report – Jason Altman:Marathon Report – Jason Altman:Marathon Report – Jason Altman:Marathon Report – Jason Altman:Jason Altman summarized the Report.

YAP Report – Marty Sonnenfeldt:YAP Report – Marty Sonnenfeldt:YAP Report – Marty Sonnenfeldt:YAP Report – Marty Sonnenfeldt:YAP Report – Marty Sonnenfeldt:Marty Sonnenfeldt summarized the re-port. Marty had just returned fromplanning meeting for the KTC IndoorTrack Classic in Johnson City. He antici-pates a great turnout for the meet withvery good talent.

Other Business

Secretary Position – RonSecretary Position – RonSecretary Position – RonSecretary Position – RonSecretary Position – RonMcElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney:McElhaney: Ed Leaver will be per-forming the duties of Secretary for thismeeting. Members of the board unani-mously elected Sandra Hogan to replaceEd at the next board meeting. Ed was notdisappointed in the board’s decision.

Robert Wood Johnson Founda-Robert Wood Johnson Founda-Robert Wood Johnson Founda-Robert Wood Johnson Founda-Robert Wood Johnson Founda-tion – Chris Harper:tion – Chris Harper:tion – Chris Harper:tion – Chris Harper:tion – Chris Harper: Chris has offeredto write a proposal for a grant thatsupports programs aimed at fighting child-hood obesity in vulnerable communities.Many of the activities we already have inplace can be used for matching contribu-tion toward the $90K grant. Members ofthe board were adamant for Chris topursue this grant.

The next meeting of the KTC boardwill be on February 23, 2009 at 7 pm.

RUNNERS! PARENTS!If you thought KTC only offers

track and field for kids, you’ve gotanother think coming: KTC offers

three more quality programs!

KTC Elementary/Middle SchoolsCross Country Program: (August -October). The KTC Elementary /Middle School Cross CountryProgram encompasses 30 schoolsand 800 kids participating in a sixweek program with 4 regular seasonmeets and a Championship meet. Ourmeets are held at Maryville College /Victor Ashe Park / Melton Hill Park /Melton Hill Dam. In 2004 the KTCexpanded into elementary schoolcross country, offering 3rd throughfifth graders an opportunity toparticipate in 1 mile cross countryraces. In 2005 KTC’s elementaryprogram drew over 156 participants.If you are interested contact yourMiddle School or the Knoxville TrackClub at 406-4128.

KTC AAU/Footlocker Cross CountryProgram: If you are a boy or girlbetween the ages of 8-18 and intorunning for the “Long Run”, theKnoxville Track Club’s AAU /Footlocker Cross Country Program isthe program for you. Under theguidance of Coordinator MikeWortley and a host of qualifiedspecialty coaches, this eight-weekprogram offers the fundamentals ofendurance training with anopportunity to compete on a regionaland national basis. Practice startsOctober 11, 2006 and will be held atvarious locations. Practices for HighSchool runners start after both theRegion and State Cross-CountryChampionships. Practices times varyaccording to practice location. Forfurther information regarding thisprogram please call the KTC YouthAthletics Hotline at 865.406.4128.

KTC Indoor Track and FieldProgram: (December - March) - Thisthree month program provides theonly opportunity for kids 8-18 toparticipate in Indoor Track and Field.Practices are held at Stokley AthleticsCenter on UT Campus and prepareyoungsters for a series of indoor trackmeets culminating in the AAU NationalIndoor Track and FieldChampionships and the prestigiousNike National Scholastic Invite. Aparent’s information meeting will beheld in December. For further detailsplease call the KTC Youth AthleticsHotline at 865.406.4128


We’ve all heard the phrase “lookdeep into my eyes” and there’sthe proverb “the eyes are

windows to the soul”. Whether yoursoul is visible through your pupils isdebatable, but since it’s so easy to do, Isuggest you try it sometime. For ex-ample, when I ask patients how muchexercise they get, and theysay “a fair amount”, I willlook deep into their eyesand soul, and often I reply“Really? Hmmm. I’m notseeing a ‘fair amount’ ofexercise in here...”.

Anyway, the point isthat there’s no harm in look-ing. There is a correlationto knee arthroscopy here. I’m not sayingyou can’t be harmed by having your kneescoped. But compared to other jointscopages, this is a relatively easy low-risk procedure, our gold standard youmight say, and that’s one reason why it’sperformed so often. If you’ve failed con-servative treatment, and tests are nor-mal, we surgeons know that if we canjust see inside your joint, we might findsomething to fix and help you. After all,the scope goes in through the front of theknee, not really any vital structures there,lots of elbow room to work in, yada yadayada.

This is not the situation in the hip,however. We can’t use a tourniquet noreasily distend (stretch) the joint withhigh-pressure irrigation fluid like in theknee. There’s very little working space,the tissues surrounding the hip are quitethick, and wow are there some majornerves and arteries in the ‘hood.

Some hip conditions may be success-fully treated with arthroscopy: loose bod-

ies (pieces of stuff moving around, wepluck them out), synovitis (inflamed tis-sue hanging down into the joint, lookslike red seaweed, we remove it with ashaver tool), chondral flaps (rough jointsurface, we smooth it with the shaver),and torn labrum (the rubbery edge of thehip socket, can be shaved or sutured).

Some surgeons are releas-ing (detaching) snappinghip flexor tendons throughthe scope. Hip bursitis, amore superficial condition,can be shaved with thescope. These commonconditions occur in otherjoints too.

Femoro-acetabular im-pingement (FAI) is a condition unique tothe hip and suffice it to say this means thatthe ball and socket don’t match exactly.We all know how a football helmet fits.OK, what if you had a hugelump growing off the side ofyour neck and you put on ahelmet. The edge of the hel-met would dig into the lump,right? This is what happens inFAI - the neck of your femuris not slender enough and itbangs into the edge of youracetabulum, the socket. Theresult: deep groin or hip pain or poppingrelated to activity or position. If FAI isyour diagnosis, MAYBE you’ll get betterif we reshape the femoral neck. Maybe.When performed as a traditional opensurgery, this is a big procedure. Evenwith the scope, it’s, well...difficult. And,there can be postoperative complicationssuch as fracture, arthritis, avascular ne-crosis (AVN) where the blood supply tothe femoral head (ball) is injured and part ofit dies. After all, if I cut off part of your neck,you might have head problems too, right?

BONE DOC 411

“Look Into My Hip...”“Look Into My Hip...”“Look Into My Hip...”“Look Into My Hip...”“Look Into My Hip...”

Dr. Brantley Burns, Orthopaedic Surgeon, KTC Member

For now, although hip arthroscopy isno longer experimental, caution is ad-vised before you consider it, especially ifyou have FAI. If your surgeon recom-mends it, I suggest you look deep into hiseyes and ask “do I need this, and will ithelp me?” Oh, and also ask how many ofthese procedures he has performed, be-cause it may be few or none. That said,a few Knoxville orthopods are experi-enced in this and get good results.

Of course, most hip conditions do notrequire any surgery, and I must say thatof all the painful maladies I see, hipproblems are some of the most difficult tosolve. My first step in evaluation is todecide whether the pain is coming frominside your joint or in the surroundingtissues. Bursitis and snapping tendons/other soft tissues, tendonitis, chronicmuscular strains, and stress fractures areall so much more common than FAI and

after I perform my usualrunning evaluation lookingfor a biomechanical imbal-ance or fracture, I might picktemporary activity modifi-cation, shoe changes, physi-cal therapy, nsaids, or a cor-tisone injection from my or-thopedic toolbox. There arealso non-hip causes of hip

pain, such as pelvic organ problems (bothmale and female), and hernias and pinchednerves in the front, side, and back of thehip and many spinal conditions cause hippain too.

I myself have had two or three yearsof right hip pain, and have had a mega-workup, completely negative. But, itdoesn’t interfere with my running verymuch, so I just live with it. I wouldn’t getsurgery for it, if that tells you something.Be careful out there.


TTTTTEAM CEAM CEAM CEAM CEAM COMPETOMPETOMPETOMPETOMPETITITITITITIIIIIONONONONONby Beth Rice

Coordinator - KTC Team Competition

letletletletletting the chips fting the chips fting the chips fting the chips fting the chips fallallallallallwhere they mawhere they mawhere they mawhere they mawhere they mayyyyy

Curiously, after sipping some or-ganic green tea out on my backdeck, I came up with a FANTAS-

TIC storyline for the team competition.Chips. Chips can have many uses, someof which are seemingly totally unrelatedto running.

The first type of chip I can see frommy deck. Cross country running skillscan be developed by using the followingtechnique. I usually don’t share mytraining secrets, especially in an articlededicated to the Team Competition, butthis one is just too good to keep tomyself. All you need is a dog, a grassyarea, and a plastic bag. Run as FAST ASYOU CAN around the grassy area. Thesession is enhanced by allowing a dog torun off leash with you. You must leap, orgo around all chips. You lose if you stepon one. Try and remember where thechips were and go back to retrieve themwith your plastic bag.

In our busy world, this techniquehelps us in three ways. First, you get topractice some very important cross coun-try skills. Second, you accomplish a clean-ing chore that your kids, spouse, andneighbors will appreciate. Last, you getto spend quality time with your 4-leggedcompanion.

So where does this leave us in terms ofTeams? I have seen similar techniques atAll Kreatures. One teammate has devel-oped a system of doing “High Knees”while walking dogs and hopefully avert-ing chips. I won’t steal her thunder andtake credit for this. She has developedthis unique training practice all on herown. Your team can probably come upwith your own training methods. I would

like to hear from you!This leads me to the standings in the

Corporate Team Division. It is onlynatural that All Kreatures is leading thepack. With the training ethics they have,it is clear to see why. Jewelry Televisionis currently in the second position withTeam Clayton trailing.

By the way, did you see or readMarley and Me? I am not starting a KTCbook club, but there is a scene involvingMarley, a piece of jewelry, and a really niftyjewelry cleaning process. You guys atJewelry TV might want to check into that.

Speaking of chips, did you see thebeautiful horses in Strawberry Plains?Beth McDonald and Nicole Howe did afantastic job directing the race. Beth evenhad time to sell me some Girl ScoutCookies (No chocolate chips, thank you)while planning the race. Thanks, Beth,that extra 10 pounds is really going tohelp my marathon training. The awardswere quite unique also. The 10K brought

in ten teams. Many of the runners weremore than able to run the half marathon,but chose to run the 10K in order tosupport their team. That was actually agood thing for those of us running the halfmarathon. Thank you from the bottomof my heart! Did I mention it was alsoValentine’s Day??

According to my calculations (Esti-mations at best) in the Open Team Divi-sion Team, Runners Market holds acommanding lead over Foot RX/EBSTeam Racing. A solid third places be-longs to Team Health Shoppe, with Run-ners Market Red, Fleet Feet Sports Men,and the Best of the Rest following. In theWomen’s Division, RX/EBS Womenhold a solid lead over Runner’s MarketLadies. All Kreatures Women holds thethird place, while Health Shoppe Womenand Fleet Feet Sports Women tie forfourth.

Thank you so much KTC for chiptiming!! This is going to make life mucheasier for everyone working the finishline and doing results. Heck, pretty soon,no one will be around that even knowswhat a “stringer” is. If you still don’tknow, you should go volunteer at a finishline BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!

The next team event (although it willbe over when this goes to press), is theWhitestone Relay. This is THE TEAMEVENT of the year. This could change allthe standings. I am really hoping to havemuffins or pancakes or something withchips in them after a grueling 30K.

See you at the races!

turns with a guest article. Allen Etheridge,probably the best young high schoolcoach in Tennessee, does a review for usof the recent appearance at Oak Ridge HSof Dr. Jack Daniels, preeminent runningcoach and former Olympian.

These two articles are just the high-lights of the March Footnotes, whichhappens to be the 100th issue I’ve editedsince my inauspicious beginnings back inNovember, 1992. It’s safe to say there

won’t be a hundred more, but after beinghonored by the RRCA, who named Foot-notes the best electronic club newsletterin the nation, I think I can muster upenergy to do a few more. Thanks to allwhose energy and talents allow me tocontinue this job as a labor of love.

This club of ours aspires to be the verybest it can be. Our volunteer base isunparalleled in its unswerving dedicationto further the sport we love. As 2009unfurls, let’s recommit to working to-gether, helping out with a kind word ordeed, and when the opportunity arises,maybe running an extra mile or two.

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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, Treadin’ Trodden Trails Series races and youth athletics program events.

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The KTC went to the dogs lastmonth. More accurately, went tot h e

wiener dogson ice race atthe Ice Bearsgame. TheWednesdayNight Run-ners, affec-t i o n a t e l yknown as theW e N R s ,spent anevening withdogs on ice,cheering onabout fortydogs and a man with a shovel. The dogsraced across the rink, in one of the mostspectacular competitions most of us hadever seen. KTC was well represented as20 track club members rooted on theirfavorite wiener for the event. As withmost high profile sports events thesedays, there was some controversy thatsome of the dogs had more than Alpo toeat that day.

That was one of the many good timeshad by the KTC last month. Best of all

was the KTCHall of Fameb a n q u e t ,which hon-ored long timecontributorsand outstand-ing lifetimep e r f o r -mances. Weshared a verygood meal,good fellow-ship and achance to rec-ognize the tal-

ent that formed one of Americas greatesttrack clubs, the Knoxville Track Club.

What’s next, you ask. How can youtop a Hall of Fame Banquet and wienerdog race? I know being the social direc-tor for one of Americas greatest trackclub can be a challenge but we do have alittle race coming up on March 29th thatfeatures our home. Events surrounding

the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathonwill be updated on the WeNR Blog.Also, St. Patrick’s Day will feature ahistoric run through downtown Knox-ville and the Old City.

What else can you expect? Howabout a run with the horses? On April 25,the KTC will be well represented at theLouisville Derby Marathon, a chance forthose of us who got the marathon bugworking at the Knoxville Marathon towork it out on the streets of LouisvilleKY, then maybe take in a horse race ortwo at Churchill Downs and the sightsand sounds of Fourth Street at night.

Turn in your old gold watches andunwanted jewelry and get your big boyand girl running shoes on. Join us forthese and many more upcoming events.Smokies game, movie night, more funruns, finding what part of the worldMr. and Mrs. Gorilla are in. Rumorhas it they have been seen in England,Phoenix, The Grand Canyon, HotSprings, St. Louis and who knowswhere else.


The third annual Spring Fling Serieskicks off with the inaugural Runfor the Schools April 4 at Worlds Fair

Park, bringing together three organizationssupporting worthy causes in the community.

Runners participating in all Spring Flingraces will be eligible for cash awards basedon cumulative time and for special doorprizes at the end of the third race. Runnersmay register as individuals or on teams thatinclude Open, Competitive, Women’s, andSchools. Runners must register by April 4,2009, to sign up for all three races.

The three Spring Fling Races, all on flat,USATF certified courses, are:

¨ Run for the Schools, a 5K Run, 1-MileFun Run and 100-Yard Dash, to raisemoney for all schools in Knox County, 8:30a.m. Saturday, April 4. The race begins andends at the Worlds Fair Park.

¨ Breakthrough Run for Autism, 5K Runand 1 Mile Fun Run, 8 a.m. Saturday, April18. The race starts and finishes at RegalCinemas Pinnacle Stadium 18 at TurkeyCreek, running through quiet neighbor-hoods behind Turkey Creek.

¨ Run for the Deaf, 5K Run, 8 a.m. May2. The race begins and ends on the Tennes-see School for the Deaf campus, with aroute through Island Home community.

The Run for the Schools will provide thecommunity an opportunity to supportschools located in Knox County, both pub-lic and private. The event will provide anadditional revenue source for schools, whilepromoting healthier lifestyles for staff, stu-dents, and their families. Proceeds will bedistributed in cash prizes to the schools,amounts determined by number of partici-pants representing each school. Run for theSchools will be produced by Total RaceSolutions. Betsy Johnson is race director.

The Breakthrough Run for Autism ben-efits Breakthrough Corporation, a non-profit organization started by parents com-mitted to improving the lives of adults withautism. Breakthrough aims to provide indi-

vidualized services that offer quality care, asafe environment, family connection andcommunity involvement, according to JudiBrookshire and Susan Lee, race co-direc-tors and Breakthrough board members.

Breakthrough has acquired property todevelop housing, recreational and educa-tional programs and work opportunities foradults with autism. When complete, Break-through will become the first such organi-zation in Tennessee to provide those ser-vices to adults with autism.

Run for the Deaf, held annually since themid-1980s, helps fund direct services forchildren at the Tennessee School for theDeaf that aren’t funded by the state. TheTennessee School for the Deaf in Knoxvilleis the state-sponsored residential and dayschool for children from preschool through12th grade who are deaf or hard of hearing.Students participate by running the “finalmile” of the run at the school the Fridaybefore the race. Jeanne Fair, physical edu-cation teacher at TSD, is the race director.The school’s Parent Teacher CounselorAssociation hosts the annual race.

Registration for students in grades K-12is $10 for each race or $30 for the SpringFling series. Others may register for thethree-race Spring Fling series for $45.00.The cost for the individual races are Run forthe Schools for $15, plus $5 for chip timing,and the Breakthrough Run for Autism andthe Run for the Deaf are $20 for each race.Registration includes a t-shirt from eachrun. Late registration fees are $12 forstudents K-12 and $25 for others.

To register for all three Spring Flingraces on one form, go to www.ktc.org orwww.totalracesolutions.com. Entry formsfor each race are available on the KnoxvilleTrack Club’s web site. For more info,

www.breakthroughknoxville.com www.runfortheschools.org www.tsdeaf.org

Results will be posted on the KTC website and the Total Race Solutions website, www.totalracesolutions.com.

RUN FOR PRIZES INSPRING FLING SERIES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

¨ Be alert on blind curves.

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

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

¨ Respect private property alongthe trail.

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

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

TRAILRUNNINGSAFETY

13 tips from the RRCA

TRAILRUNNINGSAFETY

13 tips from the RRCA


Consult Professionals to EnsureBest Shoes for Spring Walking

by Steve Horton

New Year’s Day 5k Greenways 5k BlueCross Dogwood Classic 5k Tennessee Sports Medicine

EXPO 10k / 5k Pilot Fireball Classic 5K BlueCross Autumnfest 8K

TAKE THE WALK AROUNDTOWN CHALLENGE

Register for the Walk at three of thesix events listed below for

FREE ONE YEAR KTCMEMBERSHIP

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

Warm weather is just aroundthe corner and that means it’stime for spring cleaning! It’s

out with the old and in with the new, andyour old walking shoes are no exception.

Throwing out your old shoes can behard—they are comfortable, broken-inand you no longer have to worry aboutblisters popping up from your daily walk.But with the right attitude and a few tipsabout how to properly select a good fit,you can head to the store with confidencethat your feet will come home happy.

Consider the following when selectingyour next pair of shoes:

¨ Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity. In most stores shoes arecategorized by the activity for which theywere designed. Determine what walkingactivities you participate in most oftenand buy a shoe that’s made with thatactivity in mind. In general, runningshoes are excellent for walking.

¨ Arch Arch Arch Arch Arch. The arch of your foot deter-mines what support system you willneed in a shoe. In general, normal archesrequire stability walking shoes, high

arches need cushioned walking shoesand low arches benefit from motion-controlled walking shoes, but each foot isdifferent and should be evaluated by aprofessional to ensure best selection.

¨ Motion mechanics Motion mechanics Motion mechanics Motion mechanics Motion mechanics. The motion ofyour foot affects the forces of impact youexert while walking. The movement iscalled pronation and is often closely re-lated to the arch of your foot. A profes-sional shoe fitter can evaluate pronationand recommend a shoe that will providebest stability and support.

¨ Weight Weight Weight Weight Weight. Heavier walkers require ahighly-responsive, stiffer shoe that offersa more stable support system. Lighterwalkers need a more flexible shoe thatemphasizes cushioning. This type of shoeis perfect for those with a small body massbecause they take less energy to bend.

Once you have considered these fac-tors, you are ready to go find yourperfect- fitting walking shoe—just intime for these spring walking events:

Greenways 5K and 2 mile Dog JogGreenways 5K and 2 mile Dog JogGreenways 5K and 2 mile Dog JogGreenways 5K and 2 mile Dog JogGreenways 5K and 2 mile Dog Jogon April 5 at 2 p.m.on April 5 at 2 p.m.on April 5 at 2 p.m.on April 5 at 2 p.m.on April 5 at 2 p.m.

BlueCross Dogwood Classic 5K onBlueCross Dogwood Classic 5K onBlueCross Dogwood Classic 5K onBlueCross Dogwood Classic 5K onBlueCross Dogwood Classic 5K onApril 25 at 8 a.m.April 25 at 8 a.m.April 25 at 8 a.m.April 25 at 8 a.m.April 25 at 8 a.m.

A complete list of walking tips andinformation about the BlueCrossWalkingWorks program can be found inthe BlueCross WalkingWorks section ofbcbst.com. For more information aboutthe Knoxville Track Club, visitwww.ktc.org.

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Phone: 865-558-0084Email: [email protected]

Near the intersection of Northshore and KingstonPikein the Bearden Center. By Interstate I-75 or I-40 exit at 383.

Providing apparel, equipment, and advise to everyone from the beginner to the Olympic champion. No kidding!


Ron McElhaney, race director

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Day of race looked gloomy, and itdid rain a little prior to race start.But temperatures were unusu-

ally mild for January, and the runnersexperienced really good running condi-tions without developing icicles on theirnoses. Our participants in the LongDistance Series of races are getting sav-vier. In the past we have had manypeople try to walk this race. That tendedto prolong the whole process and keepour volunteers out on the course longerthan necessary. We strictly enforced thecut off time for all participants, but everysingle runner beat the cutoff time by acomfortable margin. I hope that’s a trendat all of our longer races. There were

about 50 fewer participants than usual forthe last two years, and that may bebecause walkers have stayed away. Allin all, it was a good race, and Calhoun’sdid a great job in hosting the venue andproviding plenty of coffeeand a bountiful post racebreakfast.

Our volunteers did agreat job at the race. Manywere first time volunteers,and that’s a good sign thatthe volunteer spirit is alive and well.They brought a new enthusiasm that wascontagious even to me. Our outstandinggroup consisted of Will Jorgenson, Eliza-

beth Corbett, Diane Madison, BobCunningham, Paul Barrette, Judy and JimSeneker, Teresa Cavanaugh, Liza Graves,Bobby Holcombe, Laurie McNair, TraceyRafferty, Sandra Hogan, Cindy Pack,

Lindsay Parks and friends,Jeff Colfer, Felon Wilson,Eddie Reymond, LanoreGouge, Peggy Kane, BoSaulsbury, JenniferMcGhee, Chris Harper,Joe Bedford, KevinMahan, Kumi Alderman,

Ed Leaver, Ken Childs, and Leyla. Ourthanks again to Calhoun’s, and we lookforward to working with their excellentstaff at next year’s event.

KTC’S MEMORIAL DAY TRADITION - MAY 23, 2009

EXPO 10,000 / 5KEXPO 10,000 / 5KEXPO 10,000 / 5KEXPO 10,000 / 5KEXPO 10,000 / 5KNEW SEPARATE 5K /10K STARTING TIMES

FAST COURSESTARTS ON GAY STREET

FINISH ON MARKET SQUARE

REGISTER ONLINE ATWWW.KTC.ORG


Bobby Holcombe, race director

COLD TEMPS ANDSHATTERED RECORDS


Cold temps, snow, and wind greetedrunners for the Seventh AnnualWhitestone 30k and Relay on

March 1, 2009. This year, over onehundred runners braved the blusteryweather to complete the challengingcourse and enjoy the fabulous post racebreakfast.

For the second year in a row, StewartEllington claimed the overall win whileshattering his own course record andsetting a new state record for the 30k(1:41:00). Jason Altman claimed secondwith a time of 1:53:57 and Daniel Juliancame in third with a time of1:55:20. Kathy Wolskiclaimed the top women’sprize with a time of 2:11:04,followed by Jennifer Vancein second place with a timeof 2:16:34 and SummerRobinson in third with at time of 2:19:03.Jon Lawler finished first in the malemaster’s division with a time of 1:59:52while Doris Windsand-Dausma claimed

the female master’s division with a timeof 2:26:05. Other winners were as fol-lows: Male Grandmaster –Kirk Pierret (2:08:07); Fe-male Grandmaster – SallyEvenden (2:41:54); MaleVeteran – Malcolm Oliver(2:16:52); Female Veteran– Marie Tedesco (3:12:46);Clydesdale – Jeff Chapman (2:11:46);Athena – Kathy Foster – (3:18:35).

In the open relay category, RunnersMarket claimed the top prize with acombined time of 1:39:10 (Stewart

Ellington, Andrew Press,and Andy Baksa). RunnersMarket also claimed firstplace in the women’s relaywith a combined time of2:05:59 (Kathy Wolski,Emily Chaney, and Valerie

Bachman). The corporate win went toCounting Crows with a combined timeof 3:25:09 (Jason McPhail, RebeccaHurt, and Katherine Souto).

This race would not be possible with-out the graciousness of our hosts, theWhitestone Inn. Many, many thanks goout to the owner of the Whitestone Inn,Mr. Paul Cowell, and his tremendousstaff for welcoming our runners andvolunteers. Special thanks to the RoaneCounty EMT and Sherriff’s Departmentfor in providing security and medicalassistance. Thanks also to Kevin andSamantha Pack and Runners Market for

sponsoring the event.

Words cannot expresshow much I appreciate ourVOLUNTEERS for all oftheir help. The majority ofthe volunteers stood for

hours in frigid temps and for that, we areall thankful. Our races would not bepossible without them, so I encourageyou all to volunteer when you have theopportunity.

Finally, thanks to former race direc-tors Jerry and Betty Schohl for all of theirguidance. Jerry and Betty helped the formWhitestone 30k into one of the mostunique races in the area. Thanks for all ofyour years of hard work!

I hope everyone enjoyed this year’sWhitestone 30k and Relay. We lookforward to seeing you again next year forthis grand event.


Nicole Howe and Beth MacDonald, race directors

STRAWBERRY PLAINSTURNS 21


The Strawberry Plains Half Mara-thon / 10K is 21! A record numberof runners showed up to help the

event celebrate this intoxicatingmilestone. A record numberof runners spent Valentine’sDay morning in scenicStraw Plains. Rush StrongSchool hosted nearly a hun-dred more runners thanever before.

Thanks to each and every volun-teer, the large crowd was treated tomany new amenities. The course wasdecked out with extra-specialValentine’s Day mile and turn markersof hearts, cupid arrows, and messagesof love and encouragement. A bicyclistrode alongside the pack to make sure allrunners were A-OK. Tired, wet, coldrunners were met with smiles and warmsoup from the hard-working food crewand Chris Harper. Overall winners wereawarded handmade one-of-a-kind pot-tery pieces.

Stewart Ellington won the 10K in31:46. Andrew Press and Ian Turnerfinished second and third, respectivelywith about a minute separating each ofthe top three. Kelsey Armstrong postedanother Knoxville win in 37:37. Withinanother minute and a half the overallpodium was set with Kathy Wolski fin-ishing second and Emily Chaney finish-ing third. Eric Vandervort and ValerieBachman are no strangers to the winners’circle and won the masters’ categories inthe 10K. Greg Johnson and Ellen Morartook home grandmasters’ victories.Veteran’s winners were Bob Griffith andFaye Kelly. Ethan Turner and DebbieSayers won the increasingly competitiveClydesdale and Athena categories.

In the open team competition, TeamRunners’ Market ousted Foot RX / EBSTeam Racing and Runners’ Market Redtook third. Ladies’ teams were well-represented with Foot RX / EBS TeamRacing edging out Runners’ Market La-

dies while All Kreatures andFleet Feet Women tookthird and fourth. In theCorporate competition, AllKreatures led Jewelry Tele-

vision and Team Clayton.Also in Corporate team com-

petition, All Kreatures ran awaywith the Wellness Award for participa-tion twice as high as any other team.

While the 10K finishers recoveredinside from a race that was nearly 100percent precipitation, the half marathonerssaw the clouds part and thetemps climb a little higher.One marathoner who fin-ished far from the front com-mented that the slower run-ners were the winners of theday, since they had betteroverall running conditions.Optimistic perspectives aside, EricGrossman of Emory, Virginia won thehalf-marathon in 1:14:09. Knoxville’s JohnLawler finished second in 1:17:31. Sev-enteen-year-old Justin Hodge ofGreenville, Indiana took third in 1:18:51.Local females owned the day as EmilyMack, who is AS OLD AS the race, wasthe overall female winner in 1:29:26.Jennifer Vance was second with a 1:31:06.Stephanie Gibson was third in 1:34:40.Larry England and Kathleen Dirosatowere the masters’ winners. Bob Barberand Doris Winsand-Dausma won thegrandmasters’ division. Bob Cunninghamand Marie Tedesco were the veterans’winners. Jeff Chapman and Kelly White

took home Clydesdale and Athena brag-ging rights.

This year’s sponsors truly embodythe qualities of endurance athletes.

¨ Lawler Wood is a real estate develop-ment corporation committed to excel-lence and responsible for some of themost beautiful structures in Knoxville.

¨ The folks at Bruegger’s get up earlyevery day to make the best bagels in townand give generously to every KTC func-tion – bagels really are a runner’s bestfriend sometimes.

¨ Runners’ Market began as little morethan a dream in a tiny storefront adjacentto another business and has, with doggeddetermination, become Knoxville’s home-town running headquarters.

¨ Threds is KTC’s main source forapparel and awards, which is no smalltask with a new race director to pleaseevery month, but their flexibility, creativ-ity, and standard of quality allows themto handle the job gracefully every time.

¨ St. Andrew’s Pottersgraciously accommodatedme and cooperated when Itook on the task of creatingnearly fifty original piecesof pottery in a very shortperiod of time, including put-

ting other pieces aside so the awards wouldbe ready for the race and somehow re-straining themselves from smashing myhorse, snowflake, and heart templateswhich had to be worked around for weeks.

¨ The soups at Strawberry Plains wereprovided by Chris Harper and his non-profit organization, Youth Transitions,which trains young people with disabili-ties to work in the restaurant business. Awell-kept secret is that you don”t have torun a 10k or half marathon to enjoydelicious soup. Harper’s Mid-day CafeMid-day CafeMid-day CafeMid-day CafeMid-day Cafeis located in Cokesbury Methodist Church



on Kingston Pike. Chris is the ultimateKTC volunteer-athlete. Those of youwho don’t know him by name wouldrecognize him because you have seenhim at many races and along the roadstraining for marathons. He is a KTCBoard member, an active part of ourrunning community, and a wonderfulrole model for all of us.

Finally, no KTC race could happenwithout the tireless work of volunteers.We never hear the back-stories of thevolunteers, so check these out and thinkabout how easy is usually is to volunteer.

¨ There was a little boy who left hishouse before 5am to spend nearly 7hours making signs, cutting bagels, andpicking up trash.

¨ One guy jumped onboard Friday havingnever participated in a KTC event before.

¨ There were ladies who refilled count-

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less Gatorade and coffee. One guyjumped in his car moments before thestart to make sure runners made that firstleft-hand turn.

¨ Someone worked eighteen hard hoursthe day before and then spent a day off inone of the least glamorous volunteer jobs.

¨ Someone performed their volunteerduty, saw another need and just handled it.

¨ Someone else didn’t plan to volunteerbut responded joyfully when called upon.

There are also other kinds of volun-teers you may or may not see. Someonevolunteered to babysit so a mom couldrun her first half-marathon, and her ump-teenth. Someone gave someone else a gelor gu when they really really needed it.Someone paced a buddy through thewhole race and then slowed a couple ofsteps to let the friend finish first. Nomatter whether you’re running a race orworking as a volunteer, there are somethings you overlook. There are also thosetimes where you see something you’llnever forget. There are not enough

pages in Footnotes to thank all the partici-pants for their compliments and criti-cisms alike. There is also no way to thankvolunteers enough for all they do, but ifyou see these people, maybe you’ll thinkof something: Luke Cooper, Beth Rice,Frank Murphy, Mike Wortley, ShaneHagy, Felon Wilson, Laura Gearheiser,Ellen Morar, Paul Barrette, BobCunningham, Liza Graves, SusanWarwick, Rhonda Garrison, KarinLangan, Lindsey Sellmer, Jill Bedford,Amy Holder, Danny & Ann MacDonald,Connor Howe, Chris Harper, BetsyBrucken, Samantha Pack, Scott Schmidt,Kely Braswell, Abraham Brietstein,Patricia Lees, Joe Marti, Joe Bedford, JoeStrickland, Carol Osborne, DonnaMurphy, Judy Seneker, Hayes Hunter,Joyce Hunter, David McMillan, PearlJhala, Cindy McLaughlin, Keith Phillips,Andy Howe, Kristy Altman, Gary Sperl,Michael deLisle, Missy Kane, Ed Leaver,Ron McElhaney, Michael and JessedeLisle, Ken “Shutterbug” Ross, Ken Childsand as always, Angie Manis. I’m sure thereare others, and if you’re not listed, knowthat you were especially helpful, becauseyou were a real Samaritan.

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

MONDAYS: A group run takes place at the 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 theGrisgsby Chapel, Campbell Station and Parkside Greenways. For more information contact the shop at 671-4854 or [email protected]

TUESDAYS: Track workouts take place on Tuesday afternoons at 5:30 p.m. at the University of Tennessee’s Tom Black Track onVolunteer Boulevard and at the Farragut High School Track at the corner of Kingston Pike and Campbell Station Road in Farragut. Severalgroups work out concurrently, some are quite fast with others a bit slower. This activity also includes long distance track specific workoutsfor those involved in our long distance training program. Workouts are planned with each runner’s ability in mind. Coach KeithGemeinhart orchestrates the traditional workout activities; Ken Childs and Bobby Holcombe lead the long distance training programactivity. For more information, check out trackworkouts.blogspot.com

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/BikeTrail. When darkness forces the courageous misfits off the bike trail, leaders generally head for the nearby Cherokee Boulevard/Sequoyah Hills neighborhood for a comfortably paced run of 5-6 miles. Afterward, cool beverages and good company are sharedat The Market. Also, on occasional Wednesdays, this group plans a social activity/run elsewhere in the surrounding Knoxvillecommunity; see social activity calendar for updates. For more info, please contact Pete Quinn at [email protected].

SATURDAYS: Training runs for those preparing for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon and Half Marathon, as well as other longdistance events, meet at various locations around Knoxville for runs of increasing length during late fall and through the winter. Formore information, contact [email protected].

SCHEDULE OF KTC

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KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB APPRECIATES ITS FINE SPONSORSPATRONIZE THEM WITH DELIGHT AND GRATITUDE!


March 21, 2009 10:00 am start

Start and Finish in beautiful Oak Ridge, TN on the campus of Roane State Community College

For directions and race day schedule visit www.girlsinc-oakridge.org

ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT:

Girls Inc. of Oak Ridge – Girls Inc is a United Way non-profit that offers girls ages 5-18 educational and sports programming. Crossroads Ministry, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit serving Anderson and surrounding counties assists first time mothers with skills to empower themselves. Support two great causes with one great event!! www.girlsinc-oakridge.org www.crossroadstransition.org

Major Sponsors: Robert W. Wilkinson, Attorney at Law

Peggy Sells Homes - Realty Center

Comfort Inn-by Choice Hotels

Roane State Community College Other Sponsors and contributors:

Oak Ridge Track Club Gondolier Restaurant The Hot Bagel Company Threds Screen Printing USATF Course Certification – Pending

EVENTS - Competitive 5K road race, 5K walk, or virtual

participation. *A virtual participant does not physically complete the course, but for their donation receives a T-shirt.

***Special Stroller Section: Don’t have child care? We will have a special jogging stroller section behind the walkers. Start

time will be at 10:10am. Participants will not be officially

timed or eligible for awards.

ENTRY FEES: $20 if postmarked by March 11, 2009. $25 after March 11th and day of Race Virtual participants may register for $20 up to or on race day.

Only participants and virtual runners registered by March 11, 2009 are guaranteed a shirt.

Make checks payable to: Crossroads Women’s 5K. Mail check and bottom of this form to:

Crossroads Women’s 5K c/o Girls Inc. PO Box 7040

Oak Ridge, TN 37831

AWARDS: Top three overall, 1st Masters (40+), 1st Grandmasters (50+), Team Awards (Mother-Daughter, Three-Generation), and three deep age divisions 12 and under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70+. Overall winners not eligible for age division.

Post Race Activities: Food, Music, Awards, and Sponsor Appreciation will take place starting at 11am.

Post Race Massage Therapy provided by RSCC Massage School students

For more information call Judy Wilson - Girls Inc., (865) 482-4475 or email [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ENTRY FORM: CROSSROADS WOMEN’S 5K RACE 2009-- SATURDAY March 21, 2009

Event: 5K race_____ 5K Walk_____ Virtual Participant_____*

Long Sleeve T-Shirt Size child S____ child M_____ adult S_____ adult M______ adult L______ adult XL_____

Name (Last )___________________________(First)_____________________ Age (day of race) _________

Street Address: ____________________________________________ City _______________ State ______ Zip_______

Phone: __________________________ Email address: ____________________________________________________

******ATHLETE’S RELEASE****** ******ALL PARTICIPANTS: READ, UNDERSTAND, SIGN AND DATE THIS FORM******

I know that running in races is a potentially hazardous activity. 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 the aforementioned race, including but not limited to falling, contact with other participants, the effects of weather (including wet conditions, high heat or humidity), the condition of the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waver 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 Girls Inc. of Oak Ridge, Roane State Community College, Crossroads Ministry, and the Oak Ridge Track Club, their representatives and successors from all claims of liabilities 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 attest and verify that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in this event. I also hereby grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings and any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

Athlete’s Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature (Athlete under 18 years of age) Date


__________________________ _______________________ _____

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

OFFICIAL 2009 BELLY OF THE BEAST ENTRY FORM

Race Number

Name

Last____________________________________

First___________________________________

Sex Circle One male female

Year of Birth ______

Birthdate Mo. ____ Day ____ Yr ____

T-shirt Size (circle one)

S M L XL

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 andrun in the Belly of the Beast Offroad Race unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by anydecision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with runningand /or volunteering to work in the aforementioned race, including but not limited to falls, contact with otherparticipants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the condition of the road and trafficon the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, andin consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waiveand release KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, RUNNERS MARKET, BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN SPORTS, NATIONALHEALTH CARE, ASICS, AND KNOX COUNTY, any and all members thereof, and all further sponsors, their represen-tatives, 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 pictures, recordings, or any other record ofthis event for any legitimate purpose.

Fill Out Completely and Mail with Entry Fee to:Nicole Howe, Belly of the Beast Race

2106 Buckingham Circle, Maryville TN 37803

Make checks payable to

The Knoxville Track Club (No refunds)

We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits

unsportsmanlike conduct or is abusive to volunteers!

DATE TIME PLACE: Sunday morning, March 22, 2009. 2:00 pm. EDT. Starts/finishes at Melton Hill Park in far northwest Knox County.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This roughly five mile, convoluted, reverse double loop course begins with a downhill charge across a broad grassy field. The course

then enters the woods and climbs up and down The Baby Beast. Skirting Melton Hill Lake, runners then return to the grassy mown pathways for a significant distance

before passing the registration area and encountering for the first time The Fearsome Beast. Assuming safe ascent of the Beast, runners then spend a good deal more

time on grassy pathways looping around the park before tackling once again The Baby Beast. Hurtling downhill from its summit, runners then rejoin the grassy

pathways for another mile or so before embarking on a final climb up the back side of The Beast. A final, death-defying plunge down the face of The Beast itself

brings the exhausted runners to the finish line where they collapse in paroxysms of pain and oxygen deprivation. All in all a fun course.

DIRECTIONS: From Knoxville, take Pellissippi Parkway to Hardin Valley Road, then head west to Steele Road at the Hardin Valley Elementary School. Go right

to first intersection, Sam Lee Road, and turn left. There will be no more turns. Sam Lee Road joins Couch Mill Road and continues into Williams Bend Road, which

runs right into the park.

REGISTRATION AND FEES: Fee: $10.00. Yup, you heard me: ten bucks. Five bucks for students 14 and younger. Two KTC volunteer coupons will waive

fee. On line registration available at www.ktc.org.

T-SHIRTS: Special limited edition T-shirts will be printed for the series.

RACE NUMBER PICKUP: Numbers will not be mailed. Pick up packet at race site 30-90 minutes before the start.

INDIVIDUAL RACE AWARDS: Awards will vary from race to race.

REWARDS: The eminent satisfaction of completing a challenging run, testing oneself against the elements and participating in a delightful romp among the

woods, waters and fields of East Tennessee.

SPECIAL SERIES AWARDS: Points will be awarded for overall finish (and volunteerism) at each of the TTT Series races. Top point earners at the end of

the series (10 each male / female and < 40 / 40+) will receive TTT Series awards. Participation (racing or volunteering) in four of the races is required for

consideration for series awards. Overall top male and female and top male and female masters qualify for free entry to Big South Fork Trail Race and hotel

accomodations for that race.

RESULTS: Results will be available on the Knoxville Track Club website: www.ktc.org

COURSE ETIQUETTE: We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct or is abusive to volunteers. Due to insurance

regulations, no headsets, earphones, bicycles, baby strollers, roller blades or pets on the course.

SAFETY: The course will be monitored with water and aid stations; however, due to the unusual nature of this race (and trail racing generally) we strongly recommend

that you : (1) Carry your own water with a fanny pack, (2) If sensitive to insect stings or bites, carry your own medication, and (3) Do some pre-race training offroad,

as there is no substitute for experience. We want you to have a good time.

INFO FOR RUNNING OR VOLUNTEERING: Contact race director Nicole Howe 865.804.2963 or [email protected]. More info 865.588.1650

Address ____________________________________________________

City ________________________________ State ___________ Zip _____

Phone ( ) _______ - _______ E-Mail Address ______________________

In case of emergency, call ________________________

at Phone ( ) ________ - ________

BELLBELLBELLBELLBELLY OF THE BEAST OFFROAD RACEY OF THE BEAST OFFROAD RACEY OF THE BEAST OFFROAD RACEY OF THE BEAST OFFROAD RACEY OF THE BEAST OFFROAD RACE

The Knoxville Track Club's Treadin' Trodden Trails 2009 Offroad Running Series proudly presents


Name:

Address:

City:

Age as of 4/4/09: 4/18/09: 5/2/09:

Date of Birth:Sex:

State:

Phone:

Zip:

Male Female

Athlete's Release - Please Read Carefully

Detach along this line.

Team CompetitionTeam Name:

Team Captain:

Open Competitive Women Schools

I know that running and volunteering to work in road races arepotentially hazardous activities. I should not enter the Spring Fling racesunless I am medically able and properly trained. I understand that theentry fee is non-refundable and race numbers are non-transferable. Iagree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability tosafety complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and/orvolunteering to work in the aforementioned races, including but notlimited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, thecondition of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being knownand appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing all thesefacts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I formyself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release theSpring Fling Races and their members, all participating sponsors, theirrepresentatives, successors, from all claims of liability of any kind arisingout of my participation in the aforementioned event, even though thatliability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of thepersons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoingto use any photography, motion pictures, recording or any otherrecording of this event for any legitimate purpose.

Athlete's Signature Date

Parent or Guardian's Signature (if under 18) DateEmergency Contact:

Name:

Phone: ( )

This form and the combined $45.00/$30.00 entry fee are validthrough April 4, 2009. After the April 4th deadline please enter eachrace individually.

Run for the Schools Run for Autism Run for the Deaf

Our Team Will Compete In (check all that apply):

T-Shirt Size (circle one) YM S M L XL XXL

Total Race SolutionsP. O. Box 30667Knoxville, TN 37930-0667

Or register online at:totalracesolutions.com

Spring Fling Entry Form

Email:

Fee: $45.00 / $30.00 for Students K-12Make checks payable to and mail form to:

T h e T h i r d A n n u a l

Breakthrough Run for Autism Saturday, April 18, 2009 8:00 AM www.breakthroughknoxville.com

The mission of Breakthrough is to improve the lives of adults with autism. We are committed to providing a full array ofindividualized services that offer quality care, a safe environment, family connection and community involvement in a costeffective way.

Run for the Deaf Saturday, May 2, 2009 8:00AM www.tsdeaf.org/rftd

The Tennessee School for the Deaf is a state-supported residential school for hearing-impaired children 3-22 years old. The schoolhas served the students of Tennessee for over 150 years. All proceeds from the race will support direct services to students at TSD.

Run for the Schools Saturday, April 4, 2009 8:30 AM www.runfortheschools.org

The purpose of this race is to benefit the students and teachers of all schools (both public and private) in Knox County. Theproceeds from the event will be distributed to the schools based on each individual school's level of participation and to theindividual teachers based on their class's level of participation in the event.

Ro a d Ra c e S e r i e s 2 0 0 9

Combined Registration$45.00 / $30.00 for Students K-12

T-ShirtsQuality shirts at all three races.

Anyone who is abusive to volunteers or displays unsportsmanlike conduct will be disqualified. No roller blades, bicycles or dogsallowed on the course. The use of earphones is strongly discouraged. Persons with strollers will start in the back.

Results

Course Etiquette

Results will be posted at ktc.org and totalracesolutions.com

Spring Fling AwardsIn Addition to Individual Race Awards

1st Male/Female Overall

1st Male/Female Masters (40+)

1st Male/Female Grandmasters (50+)

1st Male/Female Veterans (60+)

$300

$100

$100

$100

All Spring Fling Awards presented on May 2 at the Run for the Deaf


RUN FOR THE SCHOOLSSaturday, April 4, 2009 at 8:30 a.m.

World’s Fair Park, Knoxville, Tennessee(Proceeds from the event will be distributed to the participating schools based on each school’s level of participation. Open to all schools, both public and private in Knox County)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 7:00 – 8:15 a.m. Packet Pickup/Late Registration8:30 a.m. 5K Race Start8:45 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Walk9:00 a.m. 100 Yard Dash Start

COST: Pre registration fee is $10 for Knox County Students, $15 for all others. Day of Race fee is $12 for Knox County Students, $20 forall others. There is a $5 up charge for all participants for chip timing. Free registration fee for Knox County Teachers.

PRE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Entry forms must be postmarked by March 20, 2009 to qualify for reduced rate. Pre regis-tration material will be available at Runner’s Market in Western Plaza and Turkey Creek.

PACKAGE PICKUP:11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. March 26, 2009 at Runner’s Market in Western Plaza. March 31, 2009 at Runner’sMarket in Turkey Creek. Day of race at World’s Fair Park.

T-SHIRT: All pre registered participants will receive cotton short sleeve T-shirt. Day of race registrants, as shirts are available, orat Runner’s Market at Turkey Creek on Saturday, April 18, 2009 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.AWARD DIVISIONS: Three deep M/F: overall, 10 & under, 11 to 14, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44,45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 to 74, 75+. One deep M/F: master, grandmaster and veteran.

SCHOOL AWARDS: Cash awards as follows: $800 to the school with the largest percentage of student body participation, $700 tothe school with the largest percentage of teacher participation, $600 to the school with the largest number of non student participants,and $600 to the school with the largest number of individuals who serve as volunteer support for the event. The awards will be distrib-uted to the winning elementary, middle and high school category for a total of $8000.

DOWNLOADABLE ENTRY FORMS: www.runfortheschools.org and www.ktc.org

RACE DIRECTOR: Betsy Johnson (865) 293-9539 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: www.totalracesolutions.com

SPRING FLING SERIES: The Run for the Schools is the first of three races in The Spring Fling Series. The other two eventsare The Run for Autism Awareness on April 18 at Turkey Creek and The Run for the Deaf at Tennessee School for the Deaf on May2. Runners who participate in all three events will be eligible for cash prizes totaling $1800. Registrants must sign up for all threeevents by April 4, 2009 to be part of The Spring Fling Series. The entry fee for pre registered entrants is $30 for students and$45 for all others. Registration for the Spring Fling Series closes on April 4, 2009. Entry forms for the Spring Fling are available atwww.totalracesolutions.com and www.runfortheschools.org

COURSE: USATF Certification # TN07029MS.Course begins on the Clinch Ave Bridge and is rela-tively flat winding thru downtown Knoxville, the OldCity, and ending in World’s Fair Park.

Official RUN FOR THE SCHOOLS - Entry FormLast Name __________________________________________ Address______________________________________________First Name__________________________________________ City __________________________ State _______ Zip________Sex � Male � Female Age as of 4/04/09 _____________ E-mail: ______________________________________________Phone (________) _____________ - ____________________ Emergency Contact: ________________ Phone: _______________Birthday (Month) ___________ (Day) __________ ( Yr) _______ Entry Fee: __________________________Event: � 5K (3.1 miles) or � 1 Mile Fun Walk � 100 yd dash Chip Timing: __________________________Knox County School:___________________________________ Additional Donation: __________________________T-shirt Size (circle one): YS YM S M L XL XXL Total: __________________________Fill out entry form completely and mail with entry fee to: Run For The Schools

P.O. Box 30667Knoxville, TN 37930-0667

Make checks payable to: Run For The SchoolsSpring Fling Participant: � Yes or � No

Official Use OnlyRace #

ATHLETES RELEASE: PLEASE READ, TO PARTICIPATE YOU MUST SIGN AND DATE: I know that participating and vounteering are potentially hazardous. I should not enter in RUN FOR THE SCHOOLS unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide byany decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the event. I assume all risks associated with running, walking or volunteering 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 your acceptance of my application, I for myself and any-one entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release RUN FOR THE SCHOOLS, any and all members thereof, and all sponsors and their representatives, successors, from all claims of liability of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned event, even thoughthat liability might arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in the waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion picture, recordings, or any other record of this event for any ligitimate purpose.

__________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________Athlete’s Signature If under 18, Parent’s Signature Date

Fees: $15.00 Non-student $10.00 Student


Race Number

OFFICIAL 2009 GREENWAYS 5K/2 Mi Walk & Dog Jog ENTRY FORM

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GREENWGREENWGREENWGREENWGREENWAAAAAYYYYYS 5K/2MI WS 5K/2MI WS 5K/2MI WS 5K/2MI WS 5K/2MI WALK & Dog JogALK & Dog JogALK & Dog JogALK & Dog JogALK & Dog Jog

DATE TIME AND PLACE: 2:00PM., Sunday, April 5, 2009. Registration, race start, and post-race activities at West High School on Tobler Lane inthe Bearden/Sequoyah Hills area (from West Knoxville, go east on Kingston Pike to the Bearden area, 1/4 mile past Western Plaza Shopping Center,turn left on Forest Glen, then right on Tolber Lane and go to bottom of hill, cross railroad tracks, school is on left; from UT and east/south/northKnoxville, go west on Kingston Pike to Forest Glen and turn right).COURSE DESCRIPTION: 5K course is an out and back scenic route eastward from West High School along Third Creek Greenway, with a loop turn-around on Concord Street and Painter Avenue.WALK Walkers follow 2 mi route westward from West High School along Third Creek Greenway to Forest Hgts. Rd, returning along greenway. Allwalkers receive a finisher's ribbon.EXPECTED PARTICIPATION: 175 runners. COURSE RECORDS: Overall Men, Scott Crouter 15:11 (2004): Overall Women, Jasmin Keller 16:34(2002): Masters Men, Bobby Sumpter 17:39 (2003); Masters Women, Marsha Morton 20:39 (2007): Grand Masters Men, Hedley Bond 18:37 (1999);Grand Masters Women, Sally Evenden 21:50(2007); Veterans Men, Bob Barber 19:20 (2008); Veterans Women, Pat Denton 26:23 (2005).REGISTRATION & FEES for 5K: Pre-registration closes (must be postmarked by) Friday, March 27, 2009. Fee: $15.00 ($3.00 discount for membersof KTC, or Greenways Coalition). No T-shirt option: subtract $5.00 from entry fee. Late registration: $20 Saturday, March 28th -April 5.2 Mi. Walk & Dog Jog: Registration is $12 through race day, April 5, 2009. Pets on leashes are welcome for walk.T-SHIRTS First quality 100% cotton short sleeve with original design. Pre-reg. runners receive shirts on raceday. Late registrants, as supplies last.TEAM COMPETITION 6th race on KTC's Corporate team competition schedule (no other divisions at this race). Top four members score.AWARDS: Ceremony following race. Awards are live, clay potted plants from Stanley's Greenhouses and plaques to the top 3 overall, top Masters(40+), top Grandmasters (50+) and top Veterans (60+), male and female; plants to winners in the following divisions (three deep) Clydesdale/Athena(200 lbs+male, 150 lbs+ female). Male/Female: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.Results on KTC web page, www.ktc.org.CELEBRATION & REFRESHMENTS: A multitude of food and drinks: fruits, cookies, bagels, Krispy Kreme doughnuts, and soft drinks. Live musicby Danny Gammon and Don Cassell.RESTRICTIONS: Due to insurance regulations, NO roller blades, baby strollers, bicycles, or animals allowed on the 5K course. Use of earphonesand headsets strongly discouraged. We reserve the right to disqualify anyone exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or rudeness to race volunteers.INFORMATION: Ron McElhaney (865) 777-0409 or (865) 307-1765 / [email protected] or Donna Terzak (865)531-3839/[email protected]: ARBY'S, ROHM & HAAS, NATURES PANTRY, and THE BIKE ZOO, RIVER SPORTS OUTFITTERS, RUNNERS MARKET, CaritenHealth, and the City of Knoxville.

NameLast _______________________________

First _______________________________

Sex Circle One: Male Female

Age (as of April 5, 2009) ________ Birthdate (month)_____ (day)_____ (yr)_____

Clydesdale/Athena200 lbs.+ male___ 150 lbd.+ female___

KTC or Knox Greenways Coalition Member $3.00 Pre. regist. Discount 3 KTC Volunteer Coupons Accepted

No Shirt Option, please check here: _____

Circle T-Shirt Size: S M L XL

Address _______________________________________________________

City ____________________________________ State ______ Zip ________

Phone (____) ____________ E-mail address_____________________

5K RUN 2 MI WALK ($12.00, no late fee)

Corporate Team Competition Team Name__________________________

In case of emergency, call____________________at #___________________

If you would like to volunteer at a race, contact [email protected]

Athlete's Release--Please Read and Sign: I know that participating as runner/walker in races/walks is a potentially hazardous sctivity. I should not enter and participate in the Greenways 5Krun unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision made by anofficial relative to the run. I assume all risks associated with running in this event, including, butnot limited to, falls, contact with other particpants, the effects of weather (including highhumidity, heat, ice and snow), the condition of the course (which will NOT be maintained), andtraffic, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.Having read this waiver and knowingthese risks and facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself, andanyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Knox Greenways Coalition, KnoxvilleTrack Club, City of Knoxville, and all sponsors, together with members and employees thereof andtheir representatives and successors (herein together "Indemnitees), from all claims or liability ofany kind arising out of any action or failure to act on the part of the Indemnitees. I also grantpermission to the Indemnitees to use any photograph, pictures, recordings or any other record forany legitimate purpose.

__________________________________________________________________________Athlete's Signature (If under 18, Parent's Signature) Date

THIS EVENT IS IN SUPPORT OF THE KNOXVILLE GREENWAYS

Fill Out Completely and Mail with Entry Fee to: Angie Manis/ Greenways 5K 8419 Carter Mill Road Knoxville, TN 37914

Make checks payable to KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB (no refunds)


2009 Run for Clean Air (run & walk)Race date: Saturday, April 11, 2009 @ SW end of Cherokee Boulevard in Knoxville, TennesseeRace start: 9 am; onsite registration begins at 7:30 amNeed more information? Go to www.RunforCleanAir.org

OFFICIAL 2009 RUN FOR CLEAN AIR ENTRY FORM

Complete entire form printing neatly using capital letters; OK to photocopy.If part of a team, make sure each participant completes an entry form! Mail completed form and fee to:2009 Run for Clean Air 5K - c/o ETCFC - 311 Conference Center Bldg - Knoxville, TN 37996-4134

Are you entering the Run or Walk? (circle one) - 5k Run 5k walk (walkers will not be timed; no bibs or awards)

Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________ Apt. #/Suite _________________

City __________________________________ County _______________________ State ______ Zip __________________________

Email address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone (___________) ____________--___________________ Age (as of April 11, 2009) _____________________________________

Birthday (month) ____________________ (day) ______________ (year) ____________________ Sex (circle one) F M

Team Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________________(if registering as organization with 4 or more participants, please provide either your organization’s or team’s name)

In case of emergency, contact _____________________________________________ Relationship ____________________________

Would you like to be added to our email list? (circle one) - Yes No

PARTICIPANT’S RELEASE: EVERY ENTRANT MUST READ, SIGN

AND DATE TO RACE.I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter in the RUN FOR CLEAN AIR 5K unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race offi cial relative to my ability to safely complete the event. I assume all risks associated with running, walking or volunteering to work in the aforementioned race, include but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, the condition of the road and traffi c 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 or volunteering, I for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, THE EAST TENNESSEE CLEAN FUELS COALITION, any and all mem-bers 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 pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purposes.

_________________________________________________ ______________ Participant’s Signature Date

_________________________________________________ ______________ & if under 18, Guardian’s Signature Date

Circle t-shirt size: S M L XL XXL

RUNNERS

Preregistration (thru 4/3/09): $20 = $_________

Preregistration for Knoxville Track Club members, or for organizations entering 4 or more entrants as a team (thru 4/3/09) $15 = $_________

Registration - all (4/4 - 4/11/09): $30 = $_________

WALKERS - registration (thru 4/11/09): $15 = $_________

NO T-SHIRT OPTION (check here ) Deduct $5

TOTAL: = $_______________

MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO “EAST TN

CLEAN FUELS COALITION” or “ETCFC.” NO REFUNDS.

The Run for Clean Air is brought to you by the East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition, a 501(c)3 nonprofi t, in association with its many partners, members, and sponsors. As a team, we are working to improve air quality and reduce oil dependence in the beautiful Tennessee Valley.

Thanks much to thisyear’s Title Sponsor!


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DATE, TIME, PLACE: Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. - Springbrook Recreation Center, 1537 Dalton Street, Alcoa, TN 37701

CHECK-IN: 7:15 - 8:00 a.m. the day of the race

REGISTRATION & Individuals may pre-register at the Parks & Rec. office located at 316 S. Everett High Road, Maryville, TN 37804

ENTRY FEE: by 3 p.m. Thursday, April 16 or online at www.parksrec.com. Fee: $15.00

Day of race registration held 7:15 - 8:00 a.m. Fee: $18.00

Fee includes a T-shirt. Please add $1.50 for XXL shirt orders.

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

Female: 11 & under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & over

Overall: Male & Female

Masters: Male & Female (40 & older)

T-SHIRTS: All runners will receive an attractive, high-quality T-shirt. Shirts will be available on the day of the race for day-of-

race entries as long as supplies last. Those who do not receive a shirt may pick up a shirt at the Parks & Rec. office

approximately 2 weeks after the race.

AWARDS/PRIZES: An awards ceremony will be held on site immediately following the race at approximately 9:30 a.m. Awards will be

given to the top three finishers in each age group. All Fun Run/Walk participants will receive a ribbon. Race

participants will be eligible for nice door prize drawings immediately following the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.

GENERAL INFORMATION: No baby strollers, bicycles, roller blades or dogs are allowed to be used by any participant during the race. The use

of headsets is not recommended due to traffic on race route.

Refreshments will be served immediately following the race for all registered participants.

For more information regarding this race or the Triple Crown of Running, please contact the Parks & Rec. office at

(865) 983-9244.

RACE ROUTE: The 5K course starts and ends at Springbrook Recreation Center. The route goes along Alcoa Road to Mill Street to

Faraday, Vose, Wright, E. Edison, Lodge and back to Alcoa Road to the finish line. The course is rolling and winds

through a quiet neighborhood.

DIRECTIONS: From Knoxville, take 129 South to Wright Road (at Shoneys on left just before airport). Make a left onto Wright Road

and go through two traffic lights. Make a right onto Alcoa Road. Springbrook Recreation Center will be on your left.

Detach and return form with check or money order to:

Parks & Rec. Attn: Spring Sprint, P.O. Box 789, Alcoa, TN 37701-0789

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

2009 SPRING SPRINT 5K RUN & 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK ENTRY FORM

Last Name ________________________________ First Name _______________________________ Sex _______

(please print clearly)

Address ____________________________________________________________________________

City _________________________ State_________ Zip ________________ Phone _______________

I live in: Blount County City of Alcoa City of Maryville Other

Birthdate: ____ - ____ - ____ Age as of April 18, 2009 ______________________ 5K ______ 1 Mile ______

(month) (day) (year)

Shirt Size: (Circle one) YOUTH: MEDIUM (10-12) ADULT: SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE XX-LARGE*

(*Please add $1.50 to entry fee for XX-Large shirt orders.)

Would you like to donate $1.00 to our Scholarship Fund for disadvantaged children? _____ Yes _____ No Emergency contact __________________________________________ Phone __________________

ATHLETE’S RELEASE: I know that running in road races is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run in the

Spring Sprint road race unless I am medically able and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running in the Spring

Sprint road race, including but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat

and/or humidity, the conditions of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having

read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I, for myself and anyone

entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Foothills Striders, Parks & Rec., Ruby Tuesday Inc., and all sponsors, their

representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in the Spring Sprint road

race even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also

grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for

any legitimate purpose.

Signature __________________________________________________ Date____________________

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


The Annual Rittenhouse / Emory River Half Marathon & 5K Harriman Riverfront Park

Date Time and Place: Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. Starts and finishes at the Harriman Riverfront Park in downtown Harriman.

Directions: From Knoxville, take I-40 West, exit at exit number 347. Turn right at the light at the end of the off ramp, which will be Hwy 27 North. Keep traveling North toward downtown Harriman, go over the Emory River Bridge, take a right onto Emory Street. Go through the three-way stop intersection, the very next right is the entrance to Riverfront Park.

Course Description and Highlight: A lovely river and mountain view that meanders through the Downtown Harriman area. Mostly a flat to rolling hill course.

Registration and Entry Fee: Pre-registration closes Tuesday, April 14, 2009, fee: Half Marathon $20, 5K $15. From April 15, 2008 until 7:30 a.m. on race day morning, fee: Half Marathon $25, 5K $20.

T-Shirts: Short-sleeve tee shirts given to all runners on race day. Sizes: Sm, Med, Lg and Xlg.

Awards: Award for the overall male and female. Awards are 1st and 2nd in the following age groups, male and female as follows: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. All finishers will receive a finishing metal.

All awards must be picked up on race day morning, they will not be mailed. Door prizes will be given away at the end of the race, must be present to win!

Refreshments and Changing Facilities: An abundance of good things to eat and drink. Changing facilities and restrooms are at the park.

Results: Post race results will be given shortly after finish.

Course Etiquette: We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits unsportsmanlike like conduct or is abusive to volunteers. Due to insurance regulations, no headsets, car phones, bicycles, baby strollers, roller blades, or pets on the course.

Hotel Accommodations: Holiday Inn Express (865-295-0001) located at I-40 exit 347 just minutes away from starting line.

Proceeds: Will benefit the Harriman Police Explorer Post 920 and other countywide community projects.

Information: Contact the Race Director: Karen B. Joseph, P.O. Drawer 433, Harriman, TN 37748. (865) 882-3383 office, (865) 882-0700 fax, and email: [email protected]

OFFICIAL 2009 RITTENHOUSE/ EMORY RIVER HALF MARATHON and 5K ENTRY FORM

Race Number Athlete’s Release: PLEASE READ, TO RUN THE RACE - YOU MUST SIGN AND DATE THIS!! Name: I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter and run in the Emory River Half Marathon First _____________________________________ unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any Last ______________________________________ decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risk associated with running and/or volunteering in the above mention-

Sex: Male Female ed race, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the condi-

Shirt Size: Small Medium Large X-Large tions of the road and the traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in Age (as of 4-18-09) _________________________ consideration of your acceptance in my application for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Harriman Police Dept., Birthday (month) ______ (day) _____ (year) _____ Hooray for Harriman, and all volunteers, any and all members thereof, and all further sponsors, their representative successors, from all claims or liability of Address___________________________________ any kind arising out of my participation in the above mentioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of City _______________ State ______ Zip ________ the persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motionpictures, recordings, or any other record of this Phone ( ) _______ -____________ event for any legitimate purpose. In case of an emergency, call __________________ at phone number ____________________________ Check Race Entering:_________Half Marathon __________5K

Fill Out Completely and Mail with Entry Fee to: ___________________________ ____________________________ Harriman Police Department Athlete’s Signature and if under 18, Parent’s Signature Attn: Karen B. Joseph

P.O. Box 433 __________________ Harriman, TN 37748 Date

Make Checks Payable to: Rittenhouse Memorial Fund (NO REFUNDS)


__________________________ _______________________ _____


OFFICIAL 2009 SEVEN ISLANDS SUNBLAST ENTRY FORM

Race Number

Name

Last____________________________________

First___________________________________





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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 andrun in the Belly of the Beast Offroad Race unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by anydecision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with runningand /or volunteering to work in the aforementioned race, including but not limited to falls, contact with otherparticipants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the condition of the road and trafficon the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, andin consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waiveand release KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, RUNNERS MARKET, BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN SPORTS, NATIONALHEALTH CARE, ASICS, AND KNOX COUNTY, any and all members thereof, and all further sponsors, their represen-tatives, 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 pictures, recordings, or any other record ofthis event for any legitimate purpose.

Fill Out Completely and Mail with Entry Fee to:Michael deLisle, Seven Islands Race

4443 Kingston Pike, Knoxville TN 37919





DATE TIME PLACE: Sunday afternoon, April 19, 2009. 5:00 pm. EDT. Starts/finishes at Seven Islands Nature Reserve in far southeast Knox County.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This roughly seven mile course begins with a short uphill stretch on a gravel road, then turns onto doubletrack and singletrack trails,

some of which are mown, grassy pathways, some singletrack trail through and alongside the woods. Runners parallel the French Broad River for some of the course

and climb to high, windswept hilltops in other areas. All in all a fun course.

DIRECTIONS: From Knoxville, take I-40 East to Exit 402 – Midway Rd. Turn south onto Midway Rd. This is a right turn if coming from Knoxville, left if

coming from points east. Continue on Midway for two miles, then turn left onto Maples Rd. (note: at the one mile point, Midway bears left). Watch for the

green refuge signs. At the end of Maples, turn right onto Kodak Rd. After about a quarter mile, turn left onto Kelly Lane, which takes you to a left turn that

leads to the race staging area near the boat dock.


















INFO FOR RUNNING OR VOLUNTEERING: Contact race director Michael deLisle 865.560.5193 or [email protected]. More info 865.588.1650

Address ____________________________________________________

City ________________________________ State ___________ Zip _____



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Entry Form... Please fill out the form below completely. Be sure to sign the release and enclose $20.00 for each entry. ($25.00 if postmarkedafter Tuesday,April 28, 2009) Entrants who wish can deduct $5.00 from the entry fee andMake your check payable to PTCA of TSD.Mail to: Run for the Deaf, c/o Angie Manis, 8419 Carter Mill Road, Knoxville, TN 37914

not receive a race shirt.

Where...

Tennessee School for the Deaf 2725 Island Home Boulevard Knoxville, TN 37920

Registration... Registration must be postmarked no later thanApril 28, 2009. Late registrationis Wednesday,April 29 thru Saturday, May 2, 2009.

About TSD... The Tennessee School for the Deaf is a state-supported residential school for hearing-impaired children in grades pre-school-12. The school has served the citizens of Tennessee for over 150 years. All proceeds from the Run for the Deaf will support direct servicesto students at TSD. To learn more about TSD and for directions to the school, visit our web site at http://tsdeaf.org/.

Course... The race will begin and end on the campus of the Tennessee School for the Deaf and is run through the beautiful and scenic IslandHome Community in South Knoxville.The runners in the 2006 & 2007 Knoxville Marathons voted the Island Home Neighborhood as the bestneighborhood on the marathon course. The course is certified by the USATF.

Course Etiquette... No roller blades, bicycles, or dogs allowed on the course. Use of earphones or headsets is prohibited. Persons withstrollers will start last.

Awards... overallEach registered participant will receive a 100% cotton Run for the Deaf souvenir t-shirt. Awards will be given to the top 3male and female finishers, the top male and female Masters finishers (40+), the top male and female Grandmasters finishers (50+), and thetop male and female Veterans (60+). The top 3 finishers in each age group (10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over.) will also receive awards. Participants are eligible for only one award.

Race Number

Name:

I am a participant in the Spring Fling Series

Address:

City:

Age (as of 5/2/2009) :

Date of Birth: Month ______________ Day_________ Year_______

T-Shirt Size (circle one): Entry Fee

No Shirt Option (-$5.00)

Additional Donation

Total

In case of emergency contact

Sex:

State:

Phone:

Zip:

Adult: S M

Youth: M

L XL XXL

Male

Yes

Female

No

(for Official Use Only) Athlete's Release - Please Read Carefully

I know that running and volunteering to work in road races arepotentially hazardous activities. I should not enter the Run for the Deafunless I am medically able and properly trained. I understand that myentry fee is non-refundable and race numbers are non-transferable. Iagree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability tosafely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with runningand/or volunteering to work the aforementioned race, including but notlimited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather,including high heat or humidity, the conditions of the course and trafficon the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.Having read this waiver and release and knowing these facts, and inconsideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself andanyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Parent,Teacher, Counselor Association of Tennessee School for the Deaf , theTennessee School for the Deaf, the Knoxville Track Club, and allparticipating sponsors, their representatives, successors, from allclaims of liability of any kind arising out of my participation in theaforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out ofnegligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in thiswaiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use anyphotograph, motion pictures, recording or any other recording of thisevent for any legitimate purpose.

Detach along this line.

If you have questions, please contact Jeanne Fair at (865) 579-2500 or [email protected].

Tennessee School for the Deaf

5K Run/Walk Roadrace on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 8:00 AM

Presents Race #3 in the Spring Fling Series

Name:

Race Results... Full race results will be posted on the Knoxville Track Club web site at www.ktc.org

Other Spring Fling Races... on 04/04/09 on 04/18/09Run for the Schools Breakthrough Run forAutism

Athlete's Signature

Parent/Guardian's Signature(if under18) Date

Team Competition

Team Name:

Team Captain:

Open Competitive Women Schools


WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 2009 WHERE: Veterans Blvd. near the main entrance to Dollywood & Dollywood’s Splash Country TIME: Registration opens at 7:00am; Race starts at 8:00am; Walk starts immediately after

Course: Out and back course with one challenging hill and a fast downhill finish Registration: $25 in advance (post-marked by April 27th) (includes race t-shirt) $30 late registration (includes race t-shirt while supplies last)

Mail this form along with your registration fee to: SMARM 5K Run P.O. Box 5968 Sevierville, TN 37864

Make checks payable to Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries. Your donation is tax-deductible. For additional information, contact Dr. John Hood at [email protected] or 865.908.2699.

Awards: Top 3 males & females in each category: Overall, Master, Grand Master, Veteran, and Faster Pastor

Top 3 males & females in each age division: Under 14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over

Thank you for the blessing of your participation in our Run/Walk which will allow us to care for individuals and families in need.

Our community and many others outside our area have come together to serve thousands of needy or desperate families and to prevent homelessness which is nestled in and around the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee.

Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries is a Sevier County, Faith-Based, Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Corporation.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

Last Name:__________________________________ First Name:__________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________________________

Age:____ Sex (circle one): M F Phone:______________ Email:_______________________________

Adult Shirt Size (circle one): Small Medium Large Extra-Large Please check the box to the left if you do not want a t-shirt. Foregoing a t-shirt enables SMARM to use a larger portion of your donation in furtherance of its Ministries.

In case of emergency call (list name & number):__________________________________________________________________ Release: I know that I am running, walking and volunteering in a road race which is potentially hazardous. I realize that I should not participate in this event unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of race officials relative to me being able to safely participate in this event. I assume all risk associated with running, walking, or volunteering in SMARM’s 5K in May including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, and the condition of the road and traffic on the course. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself and anyone entitled on my behalf, waive and release The Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministry, The City of Sevierville, The City of Pigeon Forge, and all further sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising from 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 the forgoing use of my photograph, motion pictures, recordings, or record of my participation in this event for any purpose they deem appropriate. Signature:_____________________________________________________________________ Date:________________________

(If participant is under 18, child & parent/guardian must both sign)


THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB’S YOUTH ATHLETICS PROGRAM & RUNNERS MARKET PRESENT THE

2009 KID’S ROAD MILEUNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE’S TOM BLACK TRACK,

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2009 9:00 a.m.

SET A HEALTHY EXAMPLE! RUN/JOG THE RACE WITH YOUR KID!WIN $250 FOR YOUR SCHOOL’S PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM!

DATE TIME PLACE Saturday, May 9, 2009, 9:00 a.m. Starts/finishes at Tom Black Track on the UT campus.COURSE DESCRIPTION 5280 Feet. Course makes a short loop on campus streets and finishes on Tom Black Track. USATF Certified.REGISTRATION AND FEES All pre-registered children kindly postmark entry forms no later than Monday, May 4, 2009. $7.00per child. You may also register in person at RUNNERS MARKET, through Thursday, May 7, 2009. Day of race registration onMay 9th at Tom Black Track from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Fee is $10.00 per child. Adults run free. T-SHIRTS Pre-registered children receive shirts on race day. Race day children receive shirts as supplies last or at later date. AWARDS To the overall top male and female finisher. Also to the top three girls and boys in each of the following ages: 3, 4,5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. All finishers receive ribbons.SCHOOL CASH AWARD School with greatest number of total registrants wins $250 for their physical education program.Second place gets $100.ADULTS All parents, guardians, and friends are welcome to run/jog/walk with their children. ADULTS PLEASE DO NOT ENTERCHUTE. POST RACE CELEBRATION Awards ceremony with water, soft drinks, and other goodies. RESULTS Complete results available at the end of the awards ceremony and also on the KTC web page: www.ktc.org.INFORMATION Contact Marty Sonnenfeldt at KTC Youth Athletics 406-4128 or Runners Market at 588-1650 (Western Plaza) or671-4854 (Farragut).

OFFICIAL 2009 KID’S ROAD MILE ENTRY FORM

Race Number

NameLast____________________________

First____________________________

Sex male female

Age (as of May 9, 2009)_____________

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

Circle T-shirt Size:

youth medium youth large

adult small adult medium

Fill Out Completely and Mail with Entry Fee to:Kid’s Mile Race, c/o Runners Market4443 Kingston PikeKnoxville, TN 37919

Make checks payable toThe Knoxville Track Club (No Refunds)

Address ____________________________________________

City_________________________ State______ Zip ________

Phone ( ) ________ - _________________

Complete Name of School _____________________________

In case of emergency, call __________ at Phone ___________

If you would like further information about KTC’s Youth AthleticsSummer Track & Field Program, please check here _______

ATHLETES 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 enterand run in the KIDS MILE ROADRACE/YOUTH ATHLETICS PROGRAM unless I am medically able and properlytrained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. Iassume all risks associated with running and/or volunteering to work in the aforementioned race, including but notlimited 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 formyself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, RUNNERS MAR-KET, any and all members thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims orliability of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned event, even though that liability may ariseout of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to allthe foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legit-imate purpose.

_______________________________________________ _______________Parent’s signature Date


PRIZES:

Top three overall male / female: 1st ($100), 2nd ($75), 3rd ($50) 1st place male / female masters: $40 1st place male / female seniors: $40 1st place male / female veterans: $40 1st place in all other divisions: $20 2nd and 3rd in all divisions: non-cash awards

Divisions: Masters (40+), Seniors (50+), Veterans (60+), 10–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–69, and 70+

6th Annual Haiti Run for Health

RRCA State Championship 4-Mile Race with 2½-Mile Walk

A charity event to help bring improved health to Haiti 8:00 AM Saturday May 9, 2009

The Haiti Run for Health is an exciting 4-mile competitive race and 2.5½-mile walk being held 8:00 AM May 9, 2009. Its purpose is to raise needed funds for local medical teams to purchase and dispense medications to the people of the St. Louis du Nord region of Haiti. The course for the race is certified by the USA Track and Field Association and is the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) 4-mile State Championship. You may register as a runner, walker, or virtual runner. A virtual runner does not run or walk but receives a T-shirt at the registration desk on the day of the race. All proceeds from the event support the medical mission and are tax deductible. USATF Certified (TN 04005DJR), fast and flat (one 20 foot “hill”), and asphalt paved RRCA State Championship 4-mile Event

DIRECTIONS: From Knoxville: Take I-40/75 west to the Pellissippi Parkway to Oak Ridge (you will enter Oak Ridge on Illinois Avenue). Turn right onto the Oak Ridge Turnpike, left onto Viking Road (Regions Bank on corner), and right onto Vermont Avenue. Proceed to St. Mary’s Church parking lot (on right). Registration is in the basement of the church.

From Nashville and other points West: Take I-40 to Oak Ridge Exit 356 (Gallaher Road, State Route 58 E) to Route 95 E to Oak Ridge Turnpike and Illinois Avenue. From Illinois Avenue, proceed as indicated in directions from Knoxville.

From Points North and Clinton: Take I-75 to Clinton Exit 122. Proceed through Clinton (Route 61 to Route 95 W) to Oak Ridge (you will enter on the Oak Ridge Turnpike). Turn right onto Viking Road, which is the first street past St. Mary’s Church (Regions Bank on right corner, Walgreen’s across street on left). Turn right onto Vermont Avenue and proceed to St. Mary’s Church parking lot (on right). Registration is in the basement of the church.

REGISTRATION: Located in the basement of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Pre-registration for the run or walk is $15 if postmarked by May 1, 2009. Registration on race day for the run or walk is $20. Registration as a Virtual Runner is $15 on or before May 5, 2009; however, pre-registration by May 1, 2009 is necessary to guarantee a T-shirt on race day. Race-day registration for runners and walkers is from 6:45–7:45 AM. Race-day registration for Virtual Runners is 8:00–9:00 AM. Baby strollers, bicycles, roller blades, dogs, and use of headsets or earphones are prohibited on the course. For more information, please contact Dennis Miller:

[email protected] (865.483.5085) or Dean Waters: [email protected] (423.884.2367). The registration form may also be found at http://www.epivox.com/ortc/.

ENTRY FORM

Make check payable to Haiti Run for Health

Mail to: Haiti Run for Health, 327 Vermont Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

$15.00 if postmarked on or before 5/1/09 or $20.00 on race day. Pre-registered ORTC members receive a $2.00 discount.

PLEASE PRINT

Event (Please mark one): Four Mile Run Walk Virtual Runner*

Name: Last First Sex: Male Female

Age: (as of 5/10/08) Birthday: m d y Shirt Size: (adult) S M L XL

Address: City State Zip

Phone ___________________

Emergency contact name Phone

*Virtual runners pick up T-Shirt at Registration Desk on race day from 8:00–9:00 AM

**** ALL PARTICIPANTS: READ, UNDERSTAND, SIGN, AND DATE THIS FORM **** I know that running in races is potentially hazardous and that I should not enter and run in the 2009 Haiti Run for Health unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to complete the run or walk safely. I assume all risks associated with running in the aforementioned race, including but not limited to falling, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, the condition of the road, and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I, for myself and for anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Oak Ridge Track Club, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the City of Oak Ridge, and all other sponsors, their representatives, and successors from all claims of liabilities 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 attest and verify that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in this event. I also hereby grant permission to all the foregoing to use photographs, motion pictures, recordings, and any other records of this event for any legitimate purpose. Athlete’s Signature Parent’s Signature (if entrant is under 18 years old) Date

Race Sponsors

Platinum ($1,000):

Gold ($500): Lee and Barton, DDS; Garry A. Cooper, DDS; Navarro Research and Engineering; Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine;

Salzman International;

Silver ($250): Runners Market

Bronze ($100) Sharma family; St. Francis Guild; Slankas family


Law Enforcement Memorial

Run 5K Saturday

May 9th

2009

At Volunteer

Landing

________________________________________________________ _______________________ Signature (Signature required to process) Parent/Guardian if under 18 Date This event will occur rain or shine. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds, rather, your entry fee will be donated to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Inc.

Race Waiver and Release �Must be read and signed by participant�: I understand that running and volunteering to work in

this event is potentially hazardous, and that I should not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained. In

consideration of acceptance of this entry, I assume full and complete responsibility for injury or accident which may occur while I am

traveling to or from the event, during the event or while I am on the premises of the event. I am also aware of and assume all risks

associated with participating in this event, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, effect of weather, traffic and

conditions of the road. I, for myself and my heirs and executors, hereby, release and forever discharge the event organizers, sponsors,

promoters, vendors, volunteers, Knoxville Track Club, and their affiliate entities, and all persons associated with the event, for all my

liabilities, claims, actions or damages that I may have against them arising out of or in anyway connected with my participation in this

event. I understand this waiver includes any claims, whether caused by negligence, the action or inaction of any of the above parties,

or otherwise that may arise out of my participation in this event. If I do not follow the rules of this event, I understand that I may be

removed from the competition. I give my full permission to all the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any

other recordings of me that were made during the course of this event for any legitimate purposes.

Amount Enclosed $______________ Mail Registration Form to:

LEMR 5K, P.O. Box 27155,

Payment Type �check one� Knoxville, Tennessee 37917

CASH _______ CHECK # ___________

Make Checks Payable to: LEMR 5K

Race Route: Course is flat and fast, out and back along Neyland Drive.Schedule: Registration opens at 6:30 am. Race starts at 8:00 am. Awards at approximately 9:15 am.Packet Pickup: Packets will not be mailed. You may pick up packets day of race. Prerace pickup will be available at the Knoxville Police Department onMay 8, 2009 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.Awards: Awards will be given in the following categories: Top overall male & female, along with the Top 3 finishers in the following age divisions: 13 &Under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+. Additionally, the top department represented in each classwill also receive an award.Other: No baby strollers, bicycles, roller blades, or dogs allowed on course.

Last Name:______________________________ First:____________________ Middle Initial:_______________

Address:___________________________________ City:_____________________ State:______ Zip:_________

Day Time Phone:_________________________________ E-mail: ____________________________________

Sex (circle one): Male Female �irth date:______/______/______ Age as of 0�/09/09:________

T-shirts (circle) - Adult sizes: S M L XL XXL Entry Fee: Early Registration through April 2� - $20 Day of Race: $2�.00

Name of Department Participant Will Be Representing: Class A (2� or under sworn officers) __________

___________________________________________ Class � (26-7� sworn officers) ___________

____________________________________________ Class C (76-1�0 sworn officers) __________

Class D (1�1 or more sworn officers) _________


__________________________ _______________________ _____


OFFICIAL 2009 FORKS OF THE RIVER TRAIL RACE ENTRY FORM

Race Number

Name

Last____________________________________

First___________________________________





S M L XL

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 andrun in the Belly of the Beast Offroad Race unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by anydecision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with runningand /or volunteering to work in the aforementioned race, including but not limited to falls, contact with otherparticipants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the condition of the road and trafficon the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, andin consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waiveand release KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, RUNNERS MARKET, BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN SPORTS, NATIONALHEALTH CARE, ASICS, IJAMS NATURE CENTER, AND KNOX COUNTY, 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 theaforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the personsnamed 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:Beth MacDonald, Seven Islands Race

5720 Holston Hills Rd, Knoxville TN 37914





DATE TIME PLACE: Sunday morning, May 17, 2009. 9:00 am. EDT. Starts/finishes at Ijams Nature Center in South Knoxville.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This roughly six mile course begins in the parking lot of Ijams, then winds out through the mulched paths of the Nature Center, down

along the boardwalk over the Tennessee River, then out onto TWRA land east of Ijams. The course is a combination of singletrack trails and fieldside pathways.

DIRECTIONS: From Downtown Knoxville via Henley Street:Take the Henley street bridge south to Baptist Hospital. Turn left onto Blount Avenue. Bear

right onto Sevier Avenue. Follow Sevier Avenue. After passing through two traffic lights turn left onto Island Home Avenue. Follow Island Home Avenue, which

turns right by the entrance to Island Home Park. Follow green directional signs to Ijams. From Interstate 40W: Take James White Pkwy Exit (388A)

Continue on two left lanes down James White ParkwayCross over the TN River and take the Sevier Ave./Hillwood Dr. exitTurn Left onto Sevier Ave. (turns

into Hillwood Dr.)Turn Right onto Island Home Ave. (at bottom of hill)Ijams is approximately 1 mile on the Left. From Interstate 40E: Take Hall of Fame

Dr. exit (389) and turn Left (South) onto Hall of Fame Dr.Turn Left on Hill Ave. (8th stop light) Turn Right onto 71S (James White Pkwy.)Merge Left onto

James White Pkwy.Cross over the TN River and take the Sevier Ave./Hillwood Dr. exitTurn Left onto Sevier Ave. (turns into Hillwood Dr.)Turn Right onto

Island Home Ave. (at bottom of hill)Ijams is approximately 1 mile on the Left


















INFO FOR RUNNING OR VOLUNTEERING: Contact race director Beth MacDonald 865.599.2317 or [email protected]. More info 865.588.1650

Address ____________________________________________________

City ________________________________ State ___________ Zip _____



at Phone ( ) ________ - ________

FORKS OF THE RIVER TRAIL RACEFORKS OF THE RIVER TRAIL RACEFORKS OF THE RIVER TRAIL RACEFORKS OF THE RIVER TRAIL RACEFORKS OF THE RIVER TRAIL RACE



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 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 withthe January issue, and is usually mailed on or about the 10th day of the month. We cannot take responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, but ifyou send a SASE, we can generally return these items. Contents © 2009 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, 2009____ Calhouns 10 Miler -- January 24, 2009____ Strawberry Plains Half Marathon/10K -- Feb 14, 2009____ Whitestone 30K -- March 1, 2009____ Belly of the Beast Trail Race -- March 22, 2009____ Covenant Kids Run - March 28, 2009____ Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon/Half/5K-March 29, 2009____ Greenways 5K & 2-mile Dog Jog -- April 5, 2009____ Seven Islands Sunblast Trail Race -- April 19, 2009

____ BlueCross Dogwood Classic 5K Run/Walk -- April 25, 2009____ Kids Road Mile -- May 9, 2009____ Forks of the River Trail Race-- May 17, 2009____ TN Sports Med EXPO 10000/5K Run/Walk -- May 23, 2009____ ETHC / KTC Youth Athletics Program -- June, 2009____ Trail That Can’t Be Concord -- June 14, 2009____ Summer Solstice 8K -- June 20, 2009____ Pilot Fireball Classic 5K Run/Walk -- July 3, 2009____ Carter Mill 10K-- July 12, 2009

____ I. C. King of Trails Race -- July 19, 2009____ Haw Ridge Trail Race -- August 7, 2009____ Norris Dam Trail Race -- September 6, 2009____ ETHC/KTC Middle School Cross Country -- September, 2009____ Wears Valley 15K -- September 20, 2009____ Big South Fork 17M Trail Run -- September 26, 2009____ Mill House 15K -- November 1, 2009____ BlueCross Autumnfest 8K & 2-mile walk -- November 26, 2009____ KTC Adopt-a-Highway & Creek Cleanup Program

Doug Boals

Ashley Outhouse

Reagan Greer

Craig Brackett

Bryan D. Weaver

Lauren D. Peterson

Jessica Boll

Heather Freshwater

Megan Duncan

Melissa Reynolds

Brent J. Waugh

Charles H. Hayden, Jr.

Louanne Provonsha

Michael Atchley

Nathan Seidner

Kim Maryanski

D. Kathryn Eddy

Lysetie Aviles-Kok

Teja Cain

Jessica Lee

Jennifer E. Dell

Brent W. Bueche

Michael Battel

Susan Bryant Roberts

Lisa C. Graves

Macon E. Lowman

Kelly Berry

Brendan Quigley

Rick Tucker

Tara J. Garrett

Laura Duncan

Lola Alapo

Kim Quigley

Paul Cope

Katherine Sides

Alison Sides

Eva Cowell

Daniel A. Colon

Stuart Moran

Donald C. Pinkston

Tim Ford

Kimberly G. Hicks

Bradly J. Honeycutt

Carolyn Emery

John Whited, III

Matthew Lettre

W. Stamper


MARCH14 Norris - 8:30 am. Help is on the Way 5k. See entry form in January FOOTNOTES.

21 Oak Ridge - 10:00 am. Crossroads Women’s 5k. See enclosed entry form.

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

28 Knoxville - 6:00 pm. COVENANT KIDS RUN. See enclosed entry form.

29 Knoxville - 7:00 am. COVENANT HEALTH KNOXVILLE MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 5K, andFour-person Relay. See enclosed entry form.

APRIL4 Jefferson City - 8:30 am. Run for Reading 5k. See enclosed entry form.

4 Knoxville - 8:30 am. Run for the Schools 5k. See enclosed entry form.

5 Knoxville - 2:00 pm. GREENWAYS 5K. See enclosed entry form.

5 Lenoir City - Hammer Duathlon. See display ad on page 8.

11 Knoxville - 9:00 am. Run for Clear Air 5k. See enclosed entry form.

18 Knoxville - 8:00 am. Breakthrough Ribbon Run for Autism. See enclosed entry form.

18 Alcoa - 8:30 am. Spring Sprint 5k. See enclosed entry form.

18 Harriman - 8:00 am. Rittenhouse/Emory River Half Marathon & 5k. See enclosed entry form.

19 Kodak - 5:00 pm. SEVEN ISLANDS SUNBLAST TRAIL RACE. See enclosed entry form.

24 Knoxville - Dogwood Mile. See display ad on page 18.

25 Knoxville - 8:00 am. DOGWOOD CLASSIC 5K. See enclosed entry form.

MAY2 Knoxville - 8:00 am. Run for the Deaf 5k. See enclosed entry form.

2 Sevierville - 8:00 am. SMARM 5k in May Rescue Run. See enclosed entry form.

9 Knoxville - 9:00 am. KIDS ROAD MILE. See enclosed entry form.

9 Oak Ridge - 8:00 am. Haiti Run for Health Four-Miler. See enclosed entry form.

9 Knoxville - Law Enforcement Memorial 5k. See enclosed entry form.

17 Knoxville - 9:00 am. FORKS OF THE RIVER TRAIL RACE. See enclosed entry form.

23 Knoxville - 8:00 am. EXPO 10,000/5k. See entry form in May FOOTNOTES.

Race ScheduleRace ScheduleRace ScheduleRace ScheduleRace ScheduleRace Schedule Mar - May ‘09 Mar - May ‘09 Mar - May ‘09 Mar - May ‘09 Mar - May ‘09

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


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