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FLRC Newsletter - Jan 2004 |
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Track and Field News has ranked two local women among the best in the U.S. in 2003.
Molly Huddle of Elmira is ranked No. 9 in the U.S. in the 5,000 meters.
Michelle Rohl of Mansfield, Pa. is ranked No. 1 in the U.S. in the 20K Race Walk. Rohl made the U.S. World Championship team, but was unable to go due to injury. Rohl is the national 15K RW champion.
USA Track & Field, at their 25th annual convention in N.C., has named several familiar athletes as among the best in the U.S. for 2003.
John Geesler was named masters ultra runner of the year.
Margret Betz was named outstanding long distance runner F65 for 2003, her third-straight title.
Freddi Carlip, RRCA president and editor of Runner's Gazette received a President's Award for her contribution to the sport.
The Bill Hargrove Award for youth athletics was given to our Niagara Association.
Kathy Martin was named masters cross country of the year, and F50 LDR Runner of the Year. Tom Dalton also received a masters cross country award.
George Regan of Albany received the Otto Essig Award for meritorious service to masters LDR. Regan is director of Freihofers 5K, and the Adirondack USATF region.
The BAA Boston Marathon has raised its entry fee for 2004 to $95 (U.S.) and $125 for international runners. Add $6 for online registration. The race date is April 19, 2004; entries will be accepted until the 20,000 limit is reached. Go to www.baa.org for information. E-mail mile27@baa.org for a hard copy application.
Rochester will host the 2005 U.S. National Club Cross
Country Championships, Nov. 26, 2005 at Genesee Valley Park. The race
will host a 10K for masters and open males; a 6K for open and masters
women; and a 4K for the community. See www.gvh.net for details.
First of all, if you wake up race morning (Jan. 31) and the sun is shining where you live, don't assume it's sunny and snowless up in the Hector hills. Usually, there's snow at the forest when there's no snow other places.
Come early, and pick out your snowshoes if you don't own any. Redfeather will provide a limited number, first come, first served. Come early, because it takes time to sign in, get the shoes on your feet and practice a few steps. Bring your own, if you can do so.
Wear layers of warm clothing pre-race, and bring lots of extra post-race clothes and dry gloves and socks. We have no indoor shelter at the race site. What you race in depends on the weather, of course.
Wear running shoes if you plan on running the longer or shorter race. Boots are OK for hiking, but a bit harder to wedge into racing snowshoes. Also, running in boots might be tough on your feet
Party at Logan Ridge Winery post-race, very close to the race site. They've generously offered to host a get-together after the snowshoe's conclusion. We'll also have food at the race site, and at aid stations.
Make your journey to the race site a safe one. You'll find slippery roads and steep hills on your way to the Potomac Campsite. Park your car on the side of the road, clear of hidden ditches, and not blocking trail access. The race crosses the roads several times at different sites.
Thank the volunteers. It's a very chilly job to sit outside for hours, registering entrants and timing runners.
Don't be afraid to try something new. That's why we
have the one-mile fun run/hike. Snowshoeing is a great winter sport
alternative to running. Come on, and join us.
The 16th annual Hinte-Anderson Trail (HAT) run (50K) will be held on Saturday, March 27th at 9:00 am in Susquehanna State Park in Maryland. The application can also be found on our web site listed below.
For 2004 please note the following:
Jeff and I hope to see you on the 27th. Best of
luck with your training.
Phil & Jeff
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