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LMJS E-Mail Bulletins
Jun 30, 2010 (current bulletin) below. Bulletin list.
FOURTH SUNDAY RACE - JULY
Our next Fourth Sunday is on July 25th, the co-race directors will be Jim Buck and Barb McQuinn. All three race distances will be offered in July - 5K, 10K, and 15K. In addition, there will be a Kid's Race at 8:40 a.m. and a Youth Race at 8:50 a.m. Volunteers are needed to staff the race, so if you can help with these duties, contact either Jim or Barb and let them know.
Did you know we offer pre-registration? Skip the line - register now. LMJS is in the planning stages of developing a marathon and half marathon training program. As you may recall, we successfully completed our first program in March with the participants running in the Oakland Marathon and Half Marathon. The plan is to offer the program to even more runners than last time and add some new features. Since putting on a program this size is a team effort we need volunteers to staff critical positions. Below is a list of the positions in the program, and the ones listed as "Vacant" are where we need your help. If interested, please e-mail the Program Coordinator, Jonathan Zingman.
Oakland Marathon & Half Marathon Training Program Coordinator - Jonathan Zingman
Sponsorship Coordinator (Tristen Davis) Contact local running stores, sports apparel, sports chiropractors, sports injury clinics, etc. to arrange for a "sponsored" training run that could included refreshments at the end of the run, raffle drawing, discounts, etc. In addition, contact energy bar companies for donation of product for program participants. Time commitment is 1-3 hours per week.
Training Program Developer (Jim Eckford) Design generic training programs for marathon & half marathon training program participants. Training program will be based on three levels of ability and experience, i.e., beginner, intermediate and advanced. Time commitment is 1-3 hours per week.
Communications (Vacant) Develop and issue on a weekly basis, in conjunction with other program coordinators, an e-bulletin containing news about the program, description of the upcoming training run, directions to the training run, any attachments and training hints. Time commitment is 2-3 hours per week.
Website/Forum (Vacant) Create and maintain a stand-alone training program website that will be specific to the program. Website will include a "Forum" section for the exchange of information, sharing experiences. Previous experience with website design and maintenance. It will take 10-20 hours to create, and 1-3 hours per week to maintain.
Training Routes (Vacant) Based on the training program mileage for the weekend run, determine the route using on-line tools such as "Map My Run", provide directions and parking information and maps that can be downloaded for reference purposes. Time commitment is 2-3 hours per week.
Pacers for Training Runs (Joe Henwood) Recruit runners to be pacers for the training program participants. Communicate with the pacers on a weekly basis, attend the weekend training runs most of the time, answer any questions, etc. Time commitment is 1-3 hours per week.
Training Advice (Erin Daruszka) Research and write a weekly training hints column for the bulletin and answer training related questions. Time commitment is 2-3 hours per week.
Recognition (Vacant) Develop a recognition program for the pacers and coordinators. Work with "Sponsor Coordinator" on sponsorship. Time commitment is 2-3 hours per week.
Aid Stations & Refreshments (Vacant) For the longer training runs, 10+ miles, recruit volunteers to staff them, communicate with volunteers, and arrange for the equipment and refreshments to stock them and determine their location. ROUND UP
LMJS Teams Win Hardware at Tahoe Relays
Once again, in a tradition dating back to the club's origins, several LMJS teams made the trip up to Lake Tahoe for the 45th annual Tahoe Relays. Two LMJS teams were victorious in their age category as both the Men's 60 and 70 year old teams ran unchallenged, to keep their winning streaks alive. In addition, a co-ed team of mostly LMJS members, the "East Bay Flyers," finished 3rd in their category in a time of 9:21:31. In addition, a Coast Guard team featuring club member Ken Burgess captured their division title in a time of 9:21:33, almost a photo finish with the "Flyers."
Triple Crown Hightlights
A total of 46 runners completed all three races in the "East Bay Trail Triple Crown Challenge," i.e., Tilden, Lake Chabot and Woodminster.
The overall male champion was Champions Andrew Boudreau (3:20:28 total time) and the female winner was Vanessa Meyers (4:01:58 total time), both excellent times. The senior divisions (50+) had two new 50 year olds winning their respective events. Carol Baker (4:37:11) won the Ruth Anderson Cup and Jeff Teeters (3:38:28) won the Joe King Cup. Ruth Anderson Moves Back to California Ultrarunning pioneer and one of LMJS' founding members, Ruth Anderson, 80, has notified us that she and her husband, John, have moved to Eureka, Calif. from Eugene, Ore. The former longtime residents of Oakland, Calif. (before moving to Eugene) are the only club members who have been recognized with a lifetime membership in LMJS. Other Running News Editor's Note: The following information is provided as a public service by LMJS. The club neither endorses these runs/events/activities or is directly involved with them. Please contact the individual organizations/events if you require additional information.
Matt Fitzgerald Visit What: Discussing and signing his new book, Run: The Mind-Body Method of Running by Feel
When: Wednesday, 30 June 2010 at 7:45 PM. How much: Free. Advance reservations are always recommended. Make yours by calling the shop at (925) 837-7337. Why you should care: Most serious runners don't realize their potential. They simply stop getting faster and don't understand why. The reason is simple: most runners are unable to run by feel. The best elite runners have learned that the key to faster running is to hear what their bodies are telling them. Drawing on new research on endurance sports, best-selling author Matt Fitzgerald explores the practices of elite runners to explain why their techniques can be effective for all runners. Run: The Mind-Body Method of Running by Feel will help runners reach their full potential by teaching them how to train in the most personalized and adaptable way. Matt will be running with the Forward Motion Wednesday Night Run. The run starts in front of Forward Motion in downtown Danville at 6:30 PM. Following the run, we will re-group at the bookshop to start the book talk at 7:45 PM. Freedom Road 5K and Jefferson Mile-July 4
Celebrate the Fourth of July at San Francisco 's Freedom Road 5K and Jefferson Mile in Golden Gate Park . The Jefferson Mile has been selected to be the 2010 RRCA CA State Championship Mile. Try a spin on this brand new course, certified for national records and flat as a pancake. The scenic Freedom Road 5K is a blast as well and if you can handle the Mile and the 5K you can enter both and double your fun. We call this the Combo and it is as much fun as you can have running. Finish Line Videos will be posted on the web site and free Finish Line Photos of each participant are featured. We have prizes for winners, top pledge collectors and the random drawing. Download an entry form or enter online at: www.PeopleEvents.org
This is a benefit for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) an educational charity, to help them end the War on Drugs. Freedom Road also benefits schools and education, because we build prisons and incarcerate to such an extent that we cannot afford to pay for education. Our economy is slipping and jobs are scarce, we need more education not less. Ending the War on Drugs is the most important first step to fixing our broken criminal justice system and saving our schools.
On Sunday, July 18, the India Community Center in Milpitas, CA will launch their 2nd Annual Sevathon. There will be a Walk; a 5K and 10K Run; and a Half Marathon. Registration for the Half Marathon is $40. For all other events the fee is $25. Beverages and delicious Indian food snacks are included. Talk with your family and friends, and create your own Team! You can design your own webpage to organize your fund-raising efforts, The dollars you raise will help Home of Hope support the thousands of children benefiting from our programs. We are offering a special collection of prizes and gifts to acknowledge and thank those who help us raise the most money! Register online at www.indiacc.org/sevathon Location of the 2010 Sevaton is planned for the Shoreline Park in Mountain View. If more than 1,000 people sign up for the Half Marathon, the event will be moved to the Bayland's Park in Sunnyvale. You Can Run to benefit Girls on the Run of the Bay Area Join You Can Run this summer, the half-marathon training and fundraising program benefiting Girls on the Run of the Bay Area.
You Can Run summer season begins July 12th. Sign up today! Email: YouCanRun@gotrbayarea.org
You Can SUPPORT Bay Area Girls. You Can TRAIN for a Half Marathon. About Girls on the Run of the Bay Area Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a non-profit after school program that uses running to teach young girls about the importance of self-respect, physical activity, nutrition, and community service. GOTR has a strong reputation in the Bay Area for increasing fitness and improving nutritional awareness in the families who need that information the most. GOTR believes it is critical to reach girls at an early age to better prevent at-risk behavior such as eating disorders, obesity, substance abuse, depression and adolescent pregnancies. Over 75% of girls in the program require financial assistance to participate. The You Can Run summer season fundraising goal of $50,000 will fund participation for 160 girls. For more information about GOTR, please visit: http://gotrbayarea.org July Chi Running Workshops Learn the simple principles of ChiRunning® ✓ Use posture and gravity to increase performance and speed ✓ Use core strength for energy and power ✓ Develop good biomechanics and efficient arm swing ✓ Use cadence and gears to save energy ✓ Increase efficiency and reduce dependence on leg strength ✓ Focus your mind ✓ Loosen your body ✓ Injury prevention techniques ✓ Reduce effort and eliminate soreness ✓ Safe hill running Join the thousands of people who are now running with better form and without injury using the ChiRunning method. Beginner runners, experienced runners and triathletes benefit equally. $125 pre-registration required. Click here for more information and future dates. Dates: July 11th - Walnut Creek - Heather Farm 9:00 am - 1:00 pm July 18th Berkeley Marina 9:00 am - 1:00 pm For more information contact Hazel Wood or 415-459-1840 (she has historically offered LMJS members a 10% discount). The school is in need of a head coach for cross country. Grades 6 to 8 and boys and girls are included on the team. Practices are three days a week in the afternoon and last 90 minutes. The season starts the first week in September and ends the first week in November. The selected candidate will receive a stipend for coaching the team. For more information contact Josh Church.
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LMJS NEWS FLASH Last update: July 30, 2010
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