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Race Results from Sept 22

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Race for All Races 2007 5 Mile run was won by John Poray, 26, of Indianapolis in 24:48 (4:57) three and a half minutes ahead of second place. Jackie Dikos, 28, of Indianapolis was the female division and placed third overall in 29:05 (5:49). The top ten finished under 34:26 and included 3 women. One hundred and forty-six participants finished the 5 mile event.

The Bee Bumble 10K was won by Scott Colford, 36 of Logansport in 34:21 (5:33) over 4 minutes ahead of second place. Betty Funkhouser, 50, of Portage won the female division in 45:52 (7:24). Forty-three runners finished the 10K distance. The 5K was won by Taylor Holmes, 18, of Monticello in 17:03 (5:30) less than a minute ahead of second place. Jill Henady, 44, of Rensselaer won the female division in 21:44 (7:01). One-hundred and eighteen runners finished the 5K. The 5K Walk was won by Damen Clements, 50, of Crawfordsville in 26:58 (8:42) and the female division was won by Mary Miller, 47, of Bunker Hill in 32:29 (10:29). Sixty-seven walkers finished the event.

11th Annual Mill Race Race & Mayors Walk (results pdf) Greg Hottell won the 15K in 58:50 (6:18) in a tie with Jeffrey Engel for second place, they finished just over a minute ahead of third place. Roberta Meyer won the female division (15K) in 1:01:46 (6:37) about 3 minutes ahead of second place and placing 7th overall. The men’s 5K was won by Eugene Combs in 15:15 (4:54) just under a minute ahead of second place. A college buddy of mine ran 16:03. Kelsie Carlson won the female division (5K) in 20:01 (6:26) only 2 seconds ahead of second place and 16th overall. John Lucke won the 5K Walk in 29:21 (9:27) six minutes ahead of second place. Diana Kriegsmann won the female division (5K Walk) in 35:50 (11:32) about 1 minute ahead of second place and placing third overall. About 670 participants completed all three divisions.

The 2nd Annual Terre Haute 10 Miler was won by Tim Monaghan, 28, in 1:00:48 (6:04) over 2 minutes ahead of second place. Jessica Crowder, 25, won the female division in 1:05:08 (6:30) placing 3rd overall and beating 2nd place by 5 minutes. Forty-six runners finished the 10 miler. The 5K walk was by Janine Orman, 29, in 42:53 (13:48) two seconds ahead of the overall male, Scott Roman, 48, who finished in 42:55 (13:48). Eight walkers completed the 5K.

The 33rd Parlor City Trot Half-Marathon was won by Fernando Cabada, 25, from Fresno, CA in 1:06:47 (5:06), almost two minutes ahead of James Kennedy of Warsaw. Melissa Gillette, 25, of Niles, MI won the female division in 1:24:0- (6:25) placing 16th overall. She finished 4 minutes ahead of second place. Two hundred and thirty-three runners finished this event.

Congrads to everyone who raced. Did you race? Tell us about your race in the comments section.

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Forgot a Race For This Weekend

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I forgot about this race, I kept trying to remind myself to put it with the list from yesterday, but I forgot. I guess it is only a big deal because the money being raised supports the Muncie Boys & Girls Club and I’m friends with the director.

It is Saturday starting at 10am. Registration opens at 9:30 it is a 5K run/walk and a 1 mile run. Race day registration is $11. It is being held at Ball State’s LaFollette Field. They will have Concannon’s Doughnuts (Mmmm). Contact jlpollack@bsu.edu for more information. I know this is a first year event being produced by Ball State Marketing students. They will have lots of raffle prizes!


Featured Blog & More

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Run Central Indiana site was the featured blog of the week on Phedippidations a running podcast produced weekly by Steve Runner. Click here (mp3) to listen to the whole episode entitled Hard Days. Or you can just click here (mp3) to hear the blurb about Run Central Indiana. I’ve mentioned this self-described goofy little podcast before as well as it being mentioned in Runners’ World awhile back.

Steve and others are also hosting a World-Wide Half-marathon encouraging runners around the world to run a half-marathon on or around October 13-14. The theme is “Think Global, Run Local!” You can join this free event, especially if you are participating in the Indianapolis Marathon’s Half.

OTHER NEWS

On December 8th at 10:30am the 2007 USATF Club XC Championships will get under way in Columbus, OH. Information and Registration

You can read the Road Runners Club of America’s newsletter Footnotes here (pdf kinda large).


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September 22 Races

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This looks like another great fall weekend to race!

The 25th Annual Hit the Bricks race is taking place in Zionsville. This 5 mile run and 3 mile walk/fun run begins at . All proceeds benefit the Zionsville Optimists.

Race for All Races 2007 is starting at the Indianapolis City Market at 9am and includes a 5Mi run, 5K walk and 1 mile family walk. This event will focus on the multi-ethnic nature of the community and is being hosted by Tuxbro.

The Bee Bumble 5K & 10K is being held in Burnettsville with a 8:10am start time. Proceeds will benefit the Bee Hive Community Center. This is the 7th Annual event.

The 11th Annual Mill Race Race & Mayors Walk is being held in Columbus, IN. The 15K Run begins at 8:15, the 5K walk at 8:20, and the 5K run at 9am.

The Anchor of Hope 5K is being held at Geist Lake with a 8:30 start. All proceeds benefit the Anchor Orphanage in Zambia.

The 2nd Annual Terre Haute 10 Miler begins at 9am in Terre Haute. There is also a 5K non-competitive walk at this Wabash Valley Road Runners event.

The Tippy Connect 5K is being held at Purdue West in Lafayette, with a 9am start. Contact Becky for more info.

Jonathan Mitchell Memorial Foundation Walk Run Jog starts at 9am at Mill Creek East Elementary in Clayton, IN. Contact Bob for more info.

Bluffton’s Parlor City Trot Half-Marathon (pdf) is this weekend. Race begins at 8am for this 33rd annual event.

WEEKEND WEATHER

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A Lost Art: Accelerations

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We accelerate our cars by pushing down on the accelerator (gas pedal), but we often forget to accelerate our running.

I recently switched training programs and now after every easy run I’m supposed to do accelerations. I remember how important these are because we use to do them a lot at Taylor, but since then I haven’t done them much but did do their close cousin: strides.

Accelerations are different than strides but have many of the same benefits. Often part of a broader plyometric set (or speed form training), accelerations are simple and can be done anywhere you run. All you need is about 100 yards of smooth surface.

The purpose of speed-form training is to improve your leg turnover (or stride frequency, as some call it), power, running economy, and relaxation while running. Runner’s World

Accelerations should be done after your body is already warmed-up, you should run for at least 10 minutes before doing these. It is best to already have a decent level of conditioning and some speed work history. If you haven’t done any speedwork you should focus on strides first.

  1. Pick a starting and ending point,
  2. Begin slowly. I usually walk the first step or two
  3. gradually accelerate (pick up speed).
  4. The last 10 meters or so should be at 100% but should feel smooth, as if you are gliding.
  5. Recover for about 100 meters or 2 minutes and repeat.

Build up to doing between 4 or 5 accelerations.

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