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Jul 3, 2009 (current bulletin) below. Bulletin list.

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July Fourth Sunday Race
The next Fourth Sunday race will be on July 26.  The 5, 10, & 15K distances will be contested.  You can register on-line at:
Due to scheduling issues, we are still looking for a race director or two for the July race. 
Volunteers are also needed to help staff the race, reply to this e-mail if interested in either race directing or volunteering.  The club relies on club members to volunteer, so here is your chance to help out, especially if you haven't volunteered yet this year.
 
Our Kids and Youth races will take place in advance of the 9:00 a.m. race start, with the Kid's Race at about 8:40 a.m. and the Youth Race at 8:50 a.m. 
Reminder, due to on-going work at Lake Merritt, the race route may be impacted by construction activity.  It will be clearly marked with flour arrows on race day, but we ask you to understand why we cannot follow our usual route.
Finally, don't forget this is your chance to run a race and be part of the club's annual "Total Time Competition."  http://www.lmjs.org/Total_Time_Competition
 
Oakland Running Festival
As previously announced, the Oakland Running Festival will feature a marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, and 5K fun run in March 2010.  Registration for the event is available online at www.oaklandmarathon.com. For more information, contact Gene Brtalik of Corrigan Sports at 443-600-5941.
The Contra Costa Times had a brief article about the event:
LMJS will be one of the "official" running clubs associated with the event.  Look for more details of what this will entail in upcoming issues of the bulletin.
 
Third Quarter - LMJS Training Runs
The Saturday schedule of training runs will be announced shortly.  The July 11th run will take place in San Francisco and will cover part of the SF Marathon course.  Karen Andrews will send out an e-mail the week of July 6 regarding this run.
 
Round-Up
An article on our Tilden Tough Ten Winner, Ivan Medina, appears in a recent issue of the "East Bay Express" which you can view via the following link.  http://www.eastbayexpress.com/artsculture/always_running/Content?oid=1013262
 
Check out the "Blog" page of the LMJS website.  http://www.lmjs.org/blogs
Sarah Lavender Smith has a video of her team's race at the Tahoe Relays.  For those of you who have never done this race it will give you an idea of what it is like.
Larry Witte has an article about being a first time Tahoe Relay's captain and participant, including initiation rites.
Jim Eckford has a write-up about our recent Saturday training run and visit to SOL Physical Therapy including a picture of the "G-Trainer."
Peter Murphy's blog has a story about each of the Triple Crown races that he and his wife Patty ran in, plus some other stories.
 
Karen Andrews reports on some former Ducks.  Nina Ngo, who some of you remember from last year's San Francisco marathon, finished the Great Wall Half Marathon in China! She's sent her greetings, and some photos.  If you want to see them all (13 total) Karen can forward them to you. Her e-mail is: Karen Andrews <andrews2@berkeley.edu>
Maija Erkheikki sends her hellos from Helsinki, Finland. As some of you know, she was unfortunately hit by a garbage truck while running and has been recuperating from surgery. She is doing better now and can't wait to start running again. She is busy doing toe and ankle exercises, and got to swim again for the first time last week. 
Ashley Prevost has settled in Memphis, and writes that her next marathon is scheduled for this fall in Rhode Island! She's slowly knocking off all the states on her way to become a 50 stater. There's actually a club for this, in case anyone's interested:  www.50statesmarathonclub.com/
 
E-Mails To LMJS
(Editor's Note: We welcome runner comments, constructive suggestions are especially appreciated.  We are working on a plan to make the finish chutes more visible and hope to have it ready for the September race.)
 
Hi Len,
 
Wanted to compliment the volunteer staff on yesterday's (June) Fourth Sunday Run.  I haven't been over to Lake Merritt in awhile, but it's always nice to run outside San Francisco whenever possible.  The idea of the bib numbers for one distance and a ribbon for another is good.  The different color ribbons for the different races is something that is helpful all the way around. I like the sound system as well.  The music was pretty good!  The staff did really well from the registration to the chutes for the respective races.  In fact, a lady, whom I can't remember her name, actually tied a ribbon around my wrist.
 
Also, special kudos go to Paul for marking the course.  As the 120+ runners knew yesterday, there's construction at the lake right now with a new sidewalk being constructed and the Old Boathouse going through remodeling.  Paul made it back in time to describe the course, although he was out of breath. In the years that I've run over at Lake Merritt, Paul has always been around to describe the course, something that you don't always see at local races. The map is very descriptive and has the mile markers. Len, just to let you, Paul and the staff know, the Garmin 205 watch I was using yesterday had exactly five kilometers when I hit the finish chute.  Thanks Paul for making it happen!
 
One comment I would like to make, and this is not a criticism.  Even though the race directors have explained the different chutes and where they are, I still find it amazing that some runners have trouble locating them, even with a board that has the kilometers marked.  My suggestion would be to add one more marking with a 5K, 10K and a 15K a few meters in front of the chute.  There were several times yesterday when several of us would have to tell a runner, "next chute!"  Just a thought there.  Take care Len and I'll be back over, likely in August!
 
Best regards,
 
Wayne Plymale
 
East Bay Triple Crown Trail Championship Status-Race #3 - Woodminster
The final race in the Triple Crown Challenge was held on Father's Day, June 21 and Ivan Medina was a runaway overall winner of the series and Kelly Tarkowski was the top overall female.  Below are the top 5 runners, male and female in the "Open Category" and "50+ Category."  Many thanks to all the runners who participated in the race series.

Men's Open
1. Ivan Medina           3:19:42
2. Sylvester Coon        3:31:37
3. Jeff Teeters          3:43:56
4. Andris Dimits         3:58:35
5. John Pettinichio      4:04:08
Women's Open
1. Kelly Tarkowski   4:31:16
2. Maria Briones     4:36:22
3. Deanna Stemm      4:48:17
4. Stephanie Kuehn   4:51:35
5. Jeanine Holmlund  4:57:03
Joe King Cup-Men 50+
1. John Pettinichio  4:04:08
2. Joe Schieffer     4:08:43
3. Arnold Ramos      4:35:35
4. Mike Bandrowski   4:35:43
5. Ken Ross          4:58:07
Ruth Anderson Cup-Women 50+
1. Maria Briones   4:36:22
2. Deanna Stemm    4:48:17
3. Laura Holl      5:32:08
4. Ellen Troth     5:43:47
5. Kim Bean        6:18:08
A total of 55 runners completed all three races, 18 women and 37 men.  LMJS members figured prominently in the Triple Crown, with 9 members among the 55 finishers.  Long time LMJS member Maria Briones was the winner of the "Ruth Anderson Cup" and Jeff Teeters finished 3rd overall.  Laura Holl also placed 3rd in the Women's 50+ competition.
 

Lake Merritt Project Update

For the June race, the sidewalk on the El Embarcadero section of Lake Merritt was closed due to construction and runners were routed down next to the Lake and ran through the Pergola (arches) and on the Lakeshore Ave. side they ran on the new path next to the Lake.  We expect this to continue to be the case for the July race, but there is the possibility that work will be competed at the Municipal Boathouse locations and that we will be able to use the new sidewalk, rather than the temporary path that has been in place the last several months. 

 
Editor's Note:  The following information is provided as a public service by LMJS.  The club neither endorses these runs/events/activities or is in any way involved with them.  Please contact the individual organizations/events if you require additional information.
 
Alcatraz Challenge
George Rehmet has sent us a request for volunteers. He needs 6-7 folks to help out at the Alcatraz Challenge, July 12, from 7:30 - 10:30, at Crissy Field. They will receive $25.00 plus a race t-shirt. I think this is a unique opportunity to help out at a local event and see how Duathlons work. Plus what could be better than to hang out at Golden Gate Bridge with those views and help out athletes undertaking this challenge.
Simone Adair <studioadair@gmail.com>
 
Hope in Motion Race - September 13 at Lake Merritt
Join an enthusiastic group of people who are making the most of their training program and doing something to give back in the process. If you've ever imagined walking or running in a Half Marathon or 5/10K event, now is your opportunity to reach for the finish line! Regardless of your fitness level, as a participant, you will be given the tools necessary to get ready for a great finish at the second annual Lazarex Cancer Foundation Hope In Motion Half Marathon, 5/10K on Sept. 13, 2009 (Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA) Let's have lots of fun doing this, because we're all about making the most of the time we have! Help us fulfill our mission of providing resources for cancer patients who have been told they have no other options, but who are not yet done with their journey in life and refuse to give up now.
After the event, join us for a “Summer of Love” concert featuring The Sun Kings. Anyone is welcome to attend the celebration concert. Admission to the concert is free for all Lazarex Cancer Foundation Hope In Motion participants and just $25 for all other guests.
Or go to the Lazarex Cancer Foundation website at:  www.Lazarex.org
 
Pear Fair Run
Check out the Pear Fair Run which is held the last Sunday in July in conjunction with the Courtland Pear Fair.  We will have Chipped Timing by Synergy Race Timing; and after the race, everyone is welcome to visit the annual Courtland Pear Fair, held in the lovely town of Courtland with a county fair atmosphere.
For more details about the race the website is: www.pearfairrun.com
 
Cascades Lake Relay
The Cascade Lakes Relay is a 216 mile, 12 person running relay starting from Diamond Lake Resort, and travels through the diverse terrain of the Oregon Outback to the picturesque Cascade Lakes region, finishing in Bend, OR at the National Award winning community of Northwest Crossing.  Comprised of 36 legs varying in length of 3~8.7 miles, the CLR is both challenging and rewarding as your team competes in the longest relay race in the United States.   
The Walk/ HS Challenge Relay is 132 miles and starts from Silver Lake and picks up the run course on the way to Bend.  If you are looking for a challenging relay with the most beautiful scenery Oregon can muster - look no further!  www.CascadeLakesRelay.com
As a member of the LMJS, the race director would like to offer his fellow members a 10% discount on registration for the 2009 Cascade Lakes Relay.  Please use the following discount code on Active.com:  CLRLMJS
 
 
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