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FLRC Newsletter - Aug 2003 |
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Thinking about the Monster Marathon & Half Marathon? Have you read the race application carefully? We didn't think so. Grab an entry, and read the paragraphs pertaining to Joel Zucker and the "Entry Fee" section.
Race director John McMurry has come up with an interesting idea.
There will be free entry for anyone who is an organ donor. Not that you've already donated an organ, but you intend to at some point. Please indicate that you will donate organs, sign the back of your driver's license, and have it signed by two witnesses. Then xerox a copy of the back of your license, or other proof of documentation, and mail it in with your race application. Otherwise, you'll need to pay the standard fees stated on the application.
Joel Zucker, who died after running the Hardrock 100 -- and was a
friend to many local runners and a participant in many of our trail runs,
was an organ donor. His heart and lungs gave renewed life to others. John
McMurray wants to honor that commitment.
Elmira Heights educator and former track and cross country coach Brad Sanford died unexpectedly June 29 at Arnot Odgen Medical Center in Elmira. He was 58.
Brad taught for 37 years, and was named a Twin Tiers Educator of Month in October 1994.
Brad was an outstanding age-group runner, and supporter of scholastic athletics. Brad personally financed an annual IAC academic award for one cross country runner in each of the IAC high schools.
He is survived by his wife Kim, son Joey Affeldt and daughter Patti Affeldt of Horseheads.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brad Sanford 8th
Grade Character Award. Checks should be made payable to Elmira Heights
CSD and mailed to Elmira Heights School District, District Office, 100
Robinwood Ave., Elmira Heights, NY 14903.
The Twilight 5K and race director Todd Mattison raised $402 to be donated to Ithaca's Kitchen Cupboard, a food pantry which serves area patrons. $2 from each entry fee was automatically given to the Kitchen Cupboard fund. Congratulations!
Runners at the Women's Distance Festival 5K donated two boxes of food
items which will be delivered this week to the wonderful folks at the
Kitchen Cupboard. Thanks for remembering to bring a can or two of food as
part of your entry fee!
All FLRC members, relatives and friends are invited to our FREE! annual 5K loop-the-lace run/walk and picnic barbeque. New this year: Onions!
Where: Dryden Lake Town Park (see flyer). We'll start the 5K loop the lake fun run at 10:30 a.m. Then, lunch will be served. You can run more loops if you like, but we ask that you arrive earlier to do so. Please RSVP in one of three ways:
Mail entry to Joe Dabes; e-mail Joe Dabes; Call Joe Dabes. See information regarding contact numbers on the application. We just like to have an accurate count for food and drink.
Please join us!
As we go to press, I don't have confirmation. But according to the Pud's Web site, the race is set for Sunday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. in Stewart Park. Happily, no conflict with the Monster trail runs; we have many folks who want to do both.
Go to www.pudsrun.org for information. I expect entries to be
out and about soon! Don't miss it!
A visually exciting film about the human quest for speed and what it takes to be the fastest in the world, "Top Speed" is playing at the Bristol IMAX® Omnitheater at the MOST, located in Syracuse's Armory Square. Hosted by comedian Tim Allen of The Santa Clause" and "Home Improvement" fame, Allen will also interact with the film's four real life characters: five-time Olympic medallist Marion Jones, Le Mans champion race car driver Lucas Luhr, downhill mountain bike racer Marla Streb and high performance car designer Stephen Murkett. Allen is himself an avid collector and designer of fast cars and "Top Speed" features one of several cars he designed and built. "
Exploring what it takes to be the fastest in the world, "Top Speed," sponsored in Central New York by Niagara Mohawk Foundation, features awe-inspiring performances and personal stories of four world-class athletes and racing professionals whose lives revolve around the never-ending pursuit of speed. The film was shot in California, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, Georgia, Canada, Australia and Germany.
"This film is not only about speed but about the pursuit of human excellence," MacGillivray adds. "Our four film characters each excel at what they do and there is a fascinating science involved with their accomplishments -- both physical and psychological."
Marion Jones, champion sprinter and five-time Olympic medallist has been clocked running 26 mph. A combination of sheer physical force and mind control help Marion perfect her 10-second sprint. With high-speed photography and computer animation, "Top Speed" examines the physiology of Marion's muscles at work. "Top Speed" follows Marion to the Goodwill Games in Australia, where anticipation builds as Marion completes her warm-up rituals for the 100-meter race. You'll thrill to watch Marion win the race in 10.84 seconds.
"Top Speed" is playing daily at 3 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays at
7 p.m. For a complete " Top Speed" schedule, visit the MOST Web site at
www.most.org or call 473-IMAX. People are encouraged to order tickets by
phone to guarantee seats at the date and time of their choice by calling
425-9068 during regular museum hours, then press 4.
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