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Elite field readies forthe Marathon - page 15

Larrabee on barefootrunning - page 12

Gildea Interview:Megan Ferowich - pg 10

Spring racing seasoncranks up - pg 55

Elite field readies forthe Marathon - page 15

Larrabee on barefootrunning - page 12

Gildea Interview:Megan Ferowich - pg 10

Spring racing seasoncranks up - pg 55


2010 will be the twelfth annual Healthy Blount Triple Crown of Running in Blount County. Those participating in ALL THREE races will be eligible for

Triple Crown cash awards, door prizes, and a special memento!

However, if you are not able to participate in all three races, do not be discouraged. If you participate in the Reindeer Run and at least one other designated race,

you still have a chance at winning the great Triple Crown door prizes worth a minimum value of $100 each! You are eligible whether you partipate in the 5K or 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk.

Those who participate in at least two of the three races, one of which must be the Reindeer Run, will be eligible for numerous prize drawings.

Prizes may include items such as resort/hotel accommodations, TV’s, stereos, cash, etc. A GRAND PRIZE DRAWING will take place as well.

You must be present during the Reindeer Run drawings to win!

— Those who participate in all three races will receive a special memento. —

SPRING SPRINT - SATURDAY, APRIL 17 SCHOLARS RUN - SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 REINDEER RUN - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL PARKS & REC. AT (865) 983-9244

OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.PARKSREC.COM WWW.PARKSREC.COM ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE.

CATEGORIES

Male Overall Division - 3 Places

Female Overall Division - 3 Places

Male Masters Division (40 & Over) - 3 Places

Female Masters Division (40 & Over) - 3 Places

1st Place $400 2nd Place $250

3rd Place $100

CASH AWARDS AND PRIZES

Cash awards are presented to the following four divisions: (Based on overall cumulative time and age as of Reindeer Run)

2010


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photo by Michael deLisleentire contents © 2010 Knoxville Track Club

Knoxville Track Club memberBrian Lewis of Clinton loggeda strong top twenty finish atthe Whitestone 30k near PaintRock, TN, on February 28.

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Awarded Best RRCA Large Club Newsletter 1988, 1994, 2001, 2005Best Large Club Electronic Newsletter 2008

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The Starting LineEd Leaver, Hammer of a Starter’s Pistol ............................ 5Kristy Altman, From the Director’s Chair .......................... 6Michael deLisle, The Inside Stuff ...................................... 7

Feature ColumnistsJill Bedford, Volunteer Perspective ................................... 8Michael deLisle, Treadin’ Trodden Trails .......................... 9Patrick Gildea, The Gildea Interview ............................. 10Mick Larrabee, For Ultimate Performance ..................... 12Jason Altman, Marathon Update..................................... 15Brantley Burns, Bone Doc 411 ....................................... 17Dusty Miller, Back on Track .......................................... 18Bob Godwin, Biking With Bob ....................................... 19Will Skelton, Greenways Update ................................... 22Pete Quinn, Socializing with KTC .................................. 26

Guest Columns and ColumnistsMarty Sonnenfeldt, Youth Athletics ................................ 20Steve Luper, KTC Officials ............................................. 22Kay Brookshire, Spring Fling .......................................... 26Doug Mooney, The Marathon ........................................ 28

Other FeaturesBoard of Directors and Committees ................................ 4Board of Directors Meeting Minutes ............................. 25Grand Prix Points Update .............................................. 29Group Runs ................................................................... 31Membership Page ......................................................... 42

Race WriteupsDirty Dozen Doozy 8k ................................................. 31Calhouns Ten Miler ...................................................... 32Strawberry Plains Half Marathon/10k .......................... 33Whitestone 30k ............................................................ 34

Entry Forms ...................................................... 36-53

Race Calendar ......................................................43

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mmmmm Don't wear headsets! Use your earsto be aware of your surroundings.

mmmmm Carry a change for a phone call.

mmmmm Write down or leaveword of the direction of your run.Tell friends of your favorite runningroutes.

mmmmm Run with a partner.

mmmmm Run in familiar areas. Inunfamiliar areas, contact a localRRCA club or running store. Knowwhere telephones, open businessesand stores are located. Alter yourroute pattern.

mmmmm Always stay alert. The more awareyou are, the less vulnerable you are.

mmmmm Avoid unpopulated areas,deserted streets and overgrown trails.Especially avoid unlit areas at night.Run clear of parked cars or bushes.

mmmmm Carry identification or writeyour name, phone number and bloodtype on the inside sole of yourrunning shoe. Include any medicalinformation. Don't wear jewelry.

mmmmm Ignore verbal harassment.Use discretion in acknowledgingstrangers. Look directly at others andbe observant, but keep your distanceand keep moving.

mmmmm Run against traffic so you canobserve approaching automobiles.

mmmmm Wear reflective material if youmust run before dawn or after dark.

mmmmm Use your intuition about aperson or an area. React to yourintuition; avoidan area or person if you feel unsure.

mmmmm Practice memorizing license tagsor identifying characteristics ofstrangers.

mmmmm Carry a whistle or noisemaker.

mmmmm CALL THE POLICE IMMEDI-ATELY if something happens to youor someone else, or if you noticeanything out of the ordinary.

PRESIDENTEd Leaver755-4092

VICE PRESIDENTChris Harper

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SECRETARY-TREASURERSandra Hogan

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MANAGING DIRECTORKristy Altman

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DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORShanna Jestice

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Knoxville Track Club

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LONG DISTANCE RUNNINGKristy Altman

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MEMBERSHIPKen St. Germain

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FOOTNOTES / WEBSITEMichael deLisle

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VOLUNTEERSJill Bedford531-7249

ADOPT-A-HIGHWAYChuck Dellinger

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YOUTH ATHLETICSMarty Sonnenfeldt

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2010KTC Officers

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEEd Leaver, Will Skelton, Ron McElhaney,Sandra Hogan, Chris Harper, KristyAltman

LONG DISTANCE COMMITTEEKristy Altman - chair, Bob Adams, EmilyBolling, Eric Branch, Ken Childs, RandyKenner, Ed Leaver, John LeCroy, RonMcElhaney, Lindsey Sellmer, Felon Wil-son, Mike Wortley

TRACK MEET MANAGEMENTMarty Sonnenfeldt, Stanley Underwood,Bob Neff, Charles Oliver, Joyce Hunter,Steve Luper

TRAIL COMMITTEEMichael deLisle, Susan Donnelly, LauraGearhiser, Bobby Glenn, Nicole Howe,Jack Kilislian, Tracy Rafferty, KerryTrammell , Dwayne VanHoose

Committees

Brad Adams 966-0460

Jason Altman 805-2476

Kristy Altman 805-2008

Emily Bolling 406-5845

Eric Branch 851-9772

Ken Childs 693-8516

Jeff Colfer 539-6614

Patrick Gildea 300-2700

Chris Harper 660-6680

Sandra Hogan 368-0199

Bobby Holcombe 643-2840

Margie Kidd 216-8285

Mick Larrabee 806-8911

Ed Leaver 755-4092

Ron McElhaney 777-0409

David Morris

Will Skelton 523-2272

Marty Sonnenfeldt 531-8053

Felon Wilson 670-1879

2010 KTCBoard of Directors


THE STARTING LINEKnoxville Track Club * FOOTNOTES * March / April 2010 edition

THE STARTING LINE

Ed Leaver, KTC President

The Hammer of a StarThe Hammer of a StarThe Hammer of a StarThe Hammer of a StarThe Hammer of a Starter’s Pistolter’s Pistolter’s Pistolter’s Pistolter’s Pistol

Knoxville Track Club * FOOTNOTES * March / April 2010 edition

This year has started off fast. Al-ready, I am providing my secondinstallment to Footnotes. We had

a few faint signs of spring, but we hadsnow following that sunny weekend.Three of the four legs of the High-Mileage Winter series have been run.We are fast approaching that fourth leg inthe series, the Covenant Health KnoxvilleMarathon.

Six years ago, Eddie Reymond wasone of the main forces behind establish-ing a marathon in Knoxville. He volun-teered to be the first marathon director.We spent many hours in Eddie’s base-ment putting the final plans in motion.Since then, he has wisely advised, dog-gedly worked, and generously supportedeach year. Many of you who knowEddie, knows it doesn’t stop with themarathon.

First time I met Eddie was in thebasement of the Copper Cellar on theCumberland strip. He was a guest speakersharing diet and nutritional informationover dinner. Since that evening, fish oiland vitamin B have been part of my dailyregimen. Today, he continues speakingto local high school and collegiate teams,businesses and small groups about nutri-tion. Through the Health Shoppe, Eddiehas provides support to a variety athletesfrom high school to world class level.Each athlete could surely tell you that hishelp goes beyond that of diet and nutri-tion. I have been fortunate to haveexperienced Eddie’s advice first hand.He sincerely wants you to be healthierand perform well.

When Eddie was a member of thelong distance committee, he was themain proponent of team competition. He

felt that competitive teams would buildcamaraderie. From that camaraderie, ateam, wearing the KTC logo, placed thirdin the Hood to Coast Relay. From thatcamaraderie, a masters’ team andwomen’s team representing Team HealthShoppe will compete in the Keys 100Relay this May. The Knoxville commu-nity will surely see more successes fromEddie’s vision of team competition.

Eddie has decided that he would like tofocus on a few other areas and hasstepped down from the board ofdirectors. Again, Eddie demonstrates hiskeen vision. He brought with him to hislast meeting David Morris. Eddierecommended that David fill his seat onthe board of directors. David is not justanother pretty face. Eddie says,something just “clicked” when he thoughtabout David for the board of directors. Ithink it was the hammer of a starter’spistol.

David has already made his markwithin the club. He and his wife, Carol,will be responsible for the relay teamsand stations for the Marathon. He andCarol have helped with the kid’s run at thezoo. He and Frank Murphy did courseset up for Strawberry Plains Half Mara-thon. (I had a pattern going there for aminute.) In short, David is a first classvolunteer.

Many of you may have fond memo-ries of running up and down the maindrag in Pigeon Forge at Midnight. I do!David has met with very welcomingofficials and the Pigeon Forge Midnight8K will be coming back. In short, Davidis soon to be a race director.

Many of us know that Eddie will not

fade out of the picture. He has alwayshad many irons in the fire. To keep Eddiecloser to the action, I have asked him toconsider becoming an advisor to theboard of directors. My copy of ‘Robert’sRules of Order” does not cover advisors,so I will search other resources. Nextboard meeting, I will make the presenta-tion and discuss having an advisor posi-tion added to our by-laws.

The excitement of being president ofKTC has not worn off. I know it will notfade easily. Not when I get to work withpeople like Eddie and David. They shareand live the vision the club has adopted,“Healthy living, healthy community –one step at a time.” Please keep this inmind as we plan, organize and conducteach of our events.

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From The Director’s Chair.....

One Step at a Timeby Kristy Altman, KTC Managing Director

KristyKristyKristyKristyKristy

“THERE’S A“THERE’S A“THERE’S A“THERE’S A“THERE’S ABIG DIFFERENCE”BIG DIFFERENCE”BIG DIFFERENCE”BIG DIFFERENCE”BIG DIFFERENCE”

Healthy living, healthy community– one step at a time.

One step at a time. It can beapplied to so many things. It canbe applied to raising your chil-

dren, starting a new job, learning a newhobby or trade, making new friends, oryour New Year’s Resolution.There are many other waysthat saying can be applied tolife but those are just a few.

Putting one foot in front ofthe other. One step at a time.Sometimes, the hard-est thing to do is putthat first foot forwardin life. Specifically torunning and walking,sometimes is so hardto just get out the door for that workout.It’s okay to admit it. Some days are easierthan others. I have some morningswhere I jump out of bed ready to run.But, there are other days when takingthat first step is such a big challenge. But,I always feel better after that first stepthen the next and all the steps that follow.

We are heading into a time of yearwhere many people will take that firststep. I have no idea what the weather willbring when you read this but I am writingthis after the two most glorious dayswe’ve seen in a long time. What I sawthis weekend was a lot of people gettingoutdoors. I think it is great. Some of youmight groan at the thought of a newrunner hitting the roads and trails. Theydon’t know which side of the road to runon. They have so many questions abouthydration, clothes, routes, pain, how farto run, when they should stop running,and what races they should run. Theyget in your way when you are trying tofinish up that tempo or long run.

Do you remember your first run? Do youremember your first race? I ran for manyyears for weight loss. I didn’t run a lot

and I didn’t take running very seriously.In my early 20s, I ran only when the scaletold me to do so. I loved it then but hadno idea that there was a world out therewhere people train for races and wear

special clothes and wear spe-cial shoes. Who knew?

My first race was Race forthe Cure in 2004. I’ve toldyou a few things about thatrace but not the good details.

I look back and laughat myself. I don’t thinkI’d ever run 3 miles. Itwas quite a bit for meand I was so nervousat the start line. Of

course I took off like a crazy womanwhen the gun was fired. By mile 2, I wasin tears and thinking I might not make itto the finish line. As I looked around atall the women in pink hats and shirts; Iwas humbled and felt bad that I waswalking in a 5K. They were all living withor had survived cancer and I was tryingto figure out how to finish this race. Ifinished in 31:03. I was in great shape atthe time. I was teaching 7 to 8 groupexercise classes per week. I just wasn’tin running shape. I went to teach a classafter the race and was delightfully sur-prised when no one showed up. Thatnever happens but it must have been asign to rest. And I did. I lay on the floorof the Group Ex room until I had thestrength to drive home where I lay on thesofa all day.

I remember going to the RunnersMarket a month or so after that race. Afriend had suggested Saucony as a goodrunning shoe. So, I went to Kohl’s orRack Room and bought some Sauconyshoes. My hip and knee started hurtingso badly every time I ran. Someonesuggested to Jason and I that if we weregoing to run then we needed to be “fitted”

for shoes. What? What the heck doesthat mean? Well, we went and the fellowworking said, “No wonder your hip andknees hurt. These shoes are all wrongfor you.” I sometimes run in Sauconyshoes now but I wear a type that is madefor how my foot hits the ground when Irun. I’ve never had pain since.

I was a novice runner one time. Iadmit it. I had no idea that cotton was badand that you should be fitted for shoes. Ididn’t know anything about hydration,hyponatremia, training schedules, com-pression socks, arms sleeves, GU, ShotBloks, or Garmin. I sought out informa-tion about running and started looking forother races to run. I took several moresteps to becoming an avid runner andhave been fortunate enough to log somany miles over the years.

Running and walking are still the cheap-est ways to live a healthy lifestyle. Weare fortunate enough to have a fantasticgreenway system lined with mile mark-ers and working out there doesn’t cost adime. Shoes can be pricey but you don’tneed a lot of other fancy gadgets to get ina good run or a long walk.

I enjoy being part of this community.I’ve said before and I will say over andover that I love going to Cherokee Bou-levard on the first warm day and watch-ing all the folks taking their first step. Itmight be their first step of the day, week,month, or ever for running or walkingbut they’ve made the choice to exerciseand they are following through. I thinkthat is pretty cool. We all go about ourleading our healthy lifestyle the same –one step at a time.


Coming In Like a Lion

INSIDE STUFFINSIDE STUFFINSIDE STUFFINSIDE STUFFINSIDE STUFFMichael deLisle, FOOTNOTES Editor

I promise. No whining about theweather, even though I’m entitled.We all are. In almost thirty years

living in East Tennessee I’ve seen noth-ing like it. Tomorrow’s the last day ofFebruary and the extended forecast men-tions snow flurries for seven straightdays. Unbelievable! Even my pluckyson—who’s bothered by very little—almost took off for the Keys, even thoughhe wouldn’ve missed Whitestone. He’sover it, too.

There’s a phenomenon called Sea-sonal Affective Disorder, a form of de-pression that occurs in relation to theseasons, most commonly beginning inwinter. In my case, though, it’s notdepression; it’s inflation. Of my waist-line. Ever since having to quit runningthree years ago, each winter finds megetting heavier and heavier. My appe-tites for gustatory pleasures has dimin-ished not a whit, and with a little bit moretime on my hands, I find more time tocook. And eat.

It’s gotten so bad this winter that I’mengaging the services of a contractor toturn part of my outside deck into a screenporch for exercise. I’ll set up my weightbench, Nordic Trak, and bike trainer, andleave them set up permanently so that atthe drop of a hat I can launch into a boutof exercise to combat this onset of middleaged spread. At least that’s the plan.

The long, cold, damp, dreary winterhas affected me in another way. both myknees, but most notably my left—the onethat used to be my GOOD knee—won’tbend in the morning without a sharptweak of pain. This goes on for a while,then becomes manageable. But in themeantime, I’m glad I live alone; I wouldn’twant anyone seeing me hobble stiffleggedaround the house rustling up my morningpot of tea. I’m still got some pride left.

A good friend of mine is suffering

from such intense knee pain that he’swillingly undergoing the knife this com-ing week, having a partial knee replace-ment. He’s told his surgeon that hewants to be able to compete in at leasttwo triathlons yearly, and to my surprise,the surgeon has encouraged my friendthat he’ll be able to do so. I sure hope he’sright.

In my day job at Runners Market, I’vehad dozens, if not hundreds, of conversa-tions with folks who’ve undergone par-tial and full knee replacements,bunionectomies, hammertoe surgeries,and a few other painful sounding treat-ments for admittedly painful soundingmaladies. And while the surgeons in-volved are usually top notch, I don’t oftenhear glowing reports that recipients ofsuch invasive procedures come awaywith anything approaching the fountainof ambulatory youth. Instead, the best Iusually hear is that they’re improved, butthat the recovery period was longer thanthey’d been led to believe. That, or theimprovement in function was not every-thing they hoped for.

Not for a second do I mean to castaspersions on the skill or good intentionof the medical personnel involved. Icount a few of these skilled professionalsamong my friends and hold them in thehighest esteem. It’s just that I see a lot ofmy clients—a significant majority—whodon’t describe their surgical experienceswith the grandest of enthusiasm.

And yet I realize—in those dark, un-guarded moments either side of three inthe morning—that I’m likely going tohave to undergo something similar sooneror later. Later would be preferable.Much later. And not just because I’mscared or because I don’t look forward togrueling sessions with the misstresses ofpain at some physical therapy establish-ment—although I freely admit to a strong

aversion to both—it’s that the longer Iwait, the better the technology and tech-niques are likely to be. Tomorrow’s kneereplacements will be superior to thoseimplanted today. Research and develop-ment monies—clearly a major growthindustry, given how determined we babyboomers are to stay active—are continu-ing to generate improvements that al-most guarantee the procedures of 2015will make today’s replacement joints seemarchaic and almost prehistoric by com-parison. So I think I’ll hold off, if youdon’t mind.

Going back to what I mentioned aboutthe weight bench and Nordic Trak re-minds me yet again how much I wish I’daddressed a bit of—shall I use the dreadword?—crosstraining during my halcyondays of running well. Had I done even alittle bit of strength training, especially onmy chronically weak quads and hips, Iwould have at least extended the timeperiod during which I could run free ofpain. And I can’t claim ignorance—atleast of that tidmit of knowledge—be-cause professionals like John Krusenklausand Mick Larrabee talked till they wereblue in the face about my particular needsin those areas. Given the instability of myknee damaged in 1968, I should havebeen working on strength and flexib ilityevery day, not as an afterthought onlywhen I was injured.

But like many runners, I was caughtup—obsessed, if you will—with the needfor speed and the insistence on distance.If a certain amount of intensity and dura-tion of training could yield a seventeenmnute 5k, then even more should clearlylead to sixteen, right? And if fifty miles aweek could allow me to run a fifty threeminute 15k, then sixty ought to let me flatout rock’n’roll. right?

Wrong. And I’m paying the priceeach one of these cold, damp, late wintermornings when I awaken forced to limparound. And worse, each of the gloriousspring days when I’m have to remain onthe sidelines when Cherokee Boulevardand the Third Creek Greenway fill upwith scantily clad runners frolicking inthe warming rays and playful breezes.

But I had my turn. Now it’s yours.Make the most of it. Crosstrain if you canmake yourself, but by all means, enjoy it.


by Jill Bedford, KTC Volunteer Coordinator

How Valued OurHow Valued OurHow Valued OurHow Valued OurHow Valued OurVVVVVolunteers Areolunteers Areolunteers Areolunteers Areolunteers Are

evitcepsrep reetnulovvolunteer perspective

This year I had the opportunity forthe first time to direct a race.Kristy Altman and Nicole Howe

were hugely helpful. The need for volun-teers was really driven home hard fromthe race director perspective. Lots andlots of volunteers are needed to make arace run smoothly. These folks arriveearly, stay for hours and work hard. Thiskeeps our track club that we love going.

The experience of the volunteers at theStrawberry Plains 1/2 Marathon & 10kmade the race run smoother than it wouldhave without those fine folks helping out.I learned a lot and had a great time doingit. With obesity rates soaring, it isencouraging to see more and more folkstaking up running as a method to get inshape. Running takes on a new meaningwhen you start going for longer dis-tances.

When I first started running I hadtrouble running without stopping to walk.My first 5k was finished in over an hour.I was obese and had to work thru somethings to get my weight issue undercontrol. So many things in life are all howwe view them. I personally have workedout stuff buzzing around in my head onsome of my training runs. So much timepadding along, one foot in front of theother, one foot in front of the other. Thatmantra is a philosophy for life.

What is the next step? Procrastinationis quite common. The project seems toobig. But what is the next one step closerto getting that project, whatever it isfinished? I have never run a marathonthinking I am running 26.2 miles. I amthinking about mile 4, then mile 6.2 andso forth. I have never been able to reallywrap my mind around 26.2 miles. It has

always been one mile at a time. So muchlike life is. One day at a time. Forever isa long time. Break it down. That was theapproach I used last year when I lost72lbs. It was one meal at a time, one hourat a time and one pound at a time. Theprocess was very eye opening because itwasn't about the food at all. I was makingsloppy quick choices in regard to foodand other things too. A quick answermay not be the right one. In regard tofood, poor planning has us running to thedrive thru and next thing we know wehave added 1000 calories to our diet forthe day, all in a few bites. But it doesn'thave to be that way. I just got tired of italways being that way.

As I write today I am excited andgrateful to be healthy enough to run my8th marathon this March 28th, the Cov-enant Health Knoxville Marathon. Themarathon distance always amazes me

because here I am a middle aged woman,who was obese for so many years andnow I can say I have successfully com-pletely that 26.2 distance 7 times and willsoon be 8 times. The run is so far it seemsa human should not be able to go that far,but one can. You do it anyway, eventhough you are sore and want to stop.You do it anyway because you have arace number on your belly and you finishwhat you start. You do it anyway be-cause your family and friends are on thesidelines and at the finish cheering youon. You do it for yourself because you arestrong and you are true to yourself.

But for as much as I love to run that'snot the whole package. We need to giveback sometimes too. We need to volun-teer. The KTC motto, "Run three, workone" asks us to volunteer from time totime. If you would like to volunteer justlet me know through the KTC volunteerlink or e-mail me at [email protected] can expect a $5 KTC discount cou-pon that can be used at a future race or fora tee shirt at the event you are volunteer-ing at. Over the years I have volunteeredat many, many races and I have alwayshad a great time doing it. No matterwhere my assignment in the race is I getswept up in the infectious optimism thatI find at these events. This excitementcan be a part of your Saturday morningtoo. Just let me know. I am happy to addyou to our KTC volunteer list and keepyou in the loop as to what volunteering isavailable for you.

Mar 21 Belly of the Beast Offroad Race - KnoxvilleMar 28 Covenant Kids Run - KnoxvilleMar 29 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon/Half Marathon/5kApr 3 Greenways 5k - KnoxvilleApr 18 Forks of the River Trail Race - KnoxvilleApr 24 Dogwood Classic 5k - KnoxvilleMay 8 Kids Road Mile - KnoxvilleMay 15 The Trail That Can’t Be Concord - KnoxvilleMay 29 Tennessee Sports Medicine EXPO 10,000/5k - KnoxvilleJun 13 I.C. King of Trails Race - KnoxvilleJun 19 Summer Solstice 8k - WallandJul 3 Fireball Classic 5k - KnoxvilleJul 10 Carter Mill 10k - KnoxvilleJul 17 Panther Creek Challenge - Morristown

UPCOMING KTC EVENTSUPCOMING KTC EVENTS


¨ Follow the rules of the road - travelon the right and pass on the left.

¨ Don’t run down the middle of thetrail. Run to the right side to allowothers to pass safely.

¨ Don’t wear headphones – but ifyou insist on going against this RRCAsafety guideline, keep the volume lowor only wear one headphone.

¨ If you are running an out-and-back route on a trail, don’t just makea sudden u-turn at your turn aroundpoint. Stop, step to the right to allowoncoming traffic the opportunity topass. If you are wearing headphones,now is a good time to pop out anearphone to make sure no one isapproaching. Ensure the trail is clearof oncoming traffic (runners, cyclists,in-line skaters, etc.) then make youru-turn. Making a sudden u-turnwithout looking over your shoulder isa good way to get hit by an oncomingcyclist or skater.

¨ Avoid running on trails in theevening if they are not well lit and donot have regular traffic.

¨ Never run more than two abreastif you are running in a group. Don’tbe a trail hog. While pedestrianshave the right of way on most trails,the goal is to share the trails.

¨ Alert people when you are passingthem – don’t assume they are awareof their surroundings. A simple “onyour left” warning will suffice.

¨ Be alert on blind curves.

¨ Stop at stop signs if the trailcrosses a roadway. Don’t assume carson the road will stop for the trailcrossing.

¨ Be mindful of young children onthe trail – their movements can beunpredictable. Slowing the pace a bitwhen you pass small children on thetrail is a wise idea. Use this as anopportunity to slow the pace thenpick up the tempo.

¨ Respect private property alongthe trail.

¨ Don’t litter. If you can’t find atrash can, carry your trash home.

¨ Get approval from local authori-ties before planning a race or trainingevent on your local multi-use trail.

TRAILRUNNINGSAFETY

13 tips from the RRCA

TRAILRUNNINGSAFETY

13 tips from the RRCA

The Beast Lurksby Michael deLisle

Ask any high school or middleschool cross country runnerabout The Beast. They’ll tell you.

They’ll roll their eyes, recallingraces spent dreading the last mile,knowing what awaits. Theymight even hint about thinkingthey’d survived, only to fall ontohands and knees, hurling up theremnants of lunch onto the dryautumn grass of Melton HillPark. The Beast has no mercy.To escape its clutches is a fantasy left tofiction writers.

Don’t believe me? Then come out andrun the first race of the 2010 Treadin’Trodden Trails Offroad Running Serieson Sunday, March 21 at five in theafternoon. History tells us it’ll be adelightful spring day, glorious sunshineand mild temperatures gracing those boldenough to venture forth in challenge ofthe beastly one. First time race co-directors Laura Gearhiser and DwayneVanHoose are combining their talents topresent this year’s inaugural TTT eventand they promise another rollicking chaseup and down not only The Beast but itsbellicose little brother, The Baby Beast.Each will be traversed both up and down,as will most points on the convolutedcourse. Primarily a cross-country typecourse along mown, grassy pathways,the going gets rough early in the first halfmile, then eases off until the first encoun-ter with the hill bearing the fearsomename. And it goes on for five miles.

If that’s not enough for you, then signup for our second race, too, a return toForks of the River. Our original scheduledid not include this tortuous frolic throughthe former Eastern States Wildlife Man-agement Area, but with Knox County’ssurprise announcement prohibiting

group activities at Seven Islands, the trailcommittee decided to go back to Forks.Nicole Howe will direct this adventurous

morning romp between five andsix miles in length.

Following that it just getsbetter. We’ll test the circuitoustrails of Concord Park in Mayand I.C. King in June beforeventuring to Panther Creek StatePark for a challenging ten mile

outing spent mostly in the northeasternquadrant of the park. Good times!

Early August will find us gathering atHaw Ridge for the annual race staged byKevin Pack and his Runners Marketkrewe. Those who’ve not yet run thisone should mark the first Friday in Au-gust on their race calendar. The racestarts at the comfortable hour of 5:30 pmand will conclude with conviviality, food,and beverages in a verdant field adjacentto the start and finish line.

And we haven’t forgetotten you truedistance junkies, as the series closes witha big, long series of bangs. Labor Dayweekend offers not one, but two, chancesto log some serious trail mileage, as theNorris Dam Hard Trail Race under thetutelage of noted ultrarunner Kerry Tram-mel will offer both a fifteen mile and a 50koption. Bobby Glenn’s classic Big SouthFork 17.5 Mile Trail Race, an institutionamong eastern trail runners, follows threeweeks later, and Susan Donnelly’sCumberland Trail 50k, a brutal test of willand spirit, will wrap up this year’s trailseason on October 9.

That’s it, folks. Another grand slate ofevents brought to you by KTC, designedto offer hours and miles of fun. Run ‘emall! Don’t miss a one!


THE GILDEA INTERVIEWfrom Patrick Gildea, elite American distance runner

Megan FerowichTennessee’s Fastest Filly

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My interviewee this issue is Catho-lic High School’s star runner,Megan Ferowich. She’s only

15, and likely doesn’t cover as manymiles in a week as our last interviewee,Bob Adams, but is surely tougher thenone Michael Mentz and possibly JeffDay. She’s got it put together for being15 years old. The Footlocker NationalChampionship was just a start for Megan;in my opinion, look for her to really hit herstride (pun intended) over the next coupleof years. Get out your erasers, the recordbooks will be rewritten with this girl.Enjoy the read!

PG: Megan, first I would like to con-gratulate you on a fine cross countryseason. Finishing 5th at the Footlockermeet was a great accomplishment! Justoutstanding...Tell our readers a little bitof how the race unfolded.

MF: I just wanted to stay in the leadpack and then give it my all at the end. Itworked out like that; however, I didn’twin as I would have liked to...I will beback next year...

PG: This was your first experience atthe FL Nationals; how was the atmo-sphere out in San Diego?

MF: The atmosphere was great. I mettons of people, including some Olympi-ans such as Meb K., Suzy Favor Hamilton,and the Torres twins. The hotel wasamazing and we were treated so well byboth the organizers of the event andSaucony and Foot Locker.

PG: Nice plugs for Saucony and Foot-locker, good job :) Being able to trustyour coach is huge, having complete faiththat he/she knows what’s best for you at

all points during a season. What’s one (ormaybe more) things that Coach O’Neildoes for you that allows you to be able todo what it is you do best?

MF: I can trust Coach O’Neil with theworkouts he gives me - that they will helpme to do my best. This way I do not haveto worry about anything but running theworkouts.

PG: What was some-thing that Coach O’neilsaid to you before theFL meet that reallymade you feel like youcould get out there andcompete for a win?

MF: Coach O’Neilalways gives me en-couragement beforeraces. He believes in meand that helps me tobelieve in myself.

PG: You’re only 15!! (Yes, I neededexclamation points because I’m going tobe 30 in January)...long gone are theSuzy Favor’s, and her cohorts; who aresome of the female athletes that you lookup to and emulate?

MF: Actually I do look up to SuzyFavor Hamilton, as well as Ryan Hall,Kara and Adam Goucher, and StevePrefontaine. They all are and were amaz-ing runners; I hope I can be like them asI continue to run.

PG: Thanks for not making me feel asold as I am. You seem like someone whounderstands the history of our sport,more than some of the other 15 year olddo - not that I go around talking to many

15 years old, well you know what Imean...Funny story about KaraGoucher...we were on the World CrossTeam together in Japan back in 2006 andshe had never heard of body glide. Sheasked what it was for. I explained to herthat it helped to prevent blisters. KaraGoucher used my body glide on her feet.Score one for me. Okay, enough of me.This is your interview. I understand thatyou are a former soccer player...howcome it took you so long to figure out thatrunning may be your calling?

MF: Yes, I have played soccer for avery long time; I never had cross countryor track at my school until 9th grade. Atthat point I had not given cross countryany thought. However, after loving track,and having many people tell me I shouldtake up cross country, I decided to do sothis year.

PG: Yeah, it took an Einstein to figureout that you were goingto a great runner. We’reall glad that you listenedto this genius, all jokingaside. In the middle ofthe interview; I like totoss random, out of leftfield questions — well,just because I can. Fa-vorite workout?

MF: I enjoy mile re-peats and 400s as wellas long runs on trails.

PG: Training shoe?

MF: Right now I have asics, but I justgot a pair of Saucony shoes for free fromNationals. After learning about Nike (howBowerman, Steve Prefontaine’s coachco-founded Nike, and Nike is the god-dess of victory) I may get a pair of Nike’s.

PG: Favorite music (or group)?

MF: Country - mainly Taylor Swift;lately Amy Grant’s Christmas albums,and pretty much anything that has a goodbeat.

PG:Favorite subject in school?

MF: Gym and Weight Training; math


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PG: Pizza or Ice Cream?

MF: Ice Cream; I hate pizza

PG: Your thoughts on boys who weartights to run in?

MF: Um...I have never actually seenguys running in tights, but personally Ilove them. I just got a free pair fromNationals and I am psyched to wear themrunning.

PG: : : : : You hate pizza!? That’s un-Ameri-can, or not very Italian of you...Youshould see the group of yahoos I runwith. Half tights, full tights, capri’s! It’sembarrassing, really. Have you consid-ered what you want to study in college?(cough, cough) Tennessee has a greatprogram...

MF: I’m not sure. I am keeping myoptions open.

PG: 15 and so diplomatic. I love it. Inmy experience as an athlete, sometimesit’s hard to leave the spikes at the trackper se; how do you unwind with familyor friends when you’re not running?

MF: My family would definitely tellyou that I love to play games. I amalways wanting to play card games orboard games with them. In fact I justplayed cards with my mom a few min-utes ago...I also was playing ping-pongwith my brother earlier today.

PG: You probably schooled yourbrother in the same fashion that you ranthose boys into the ground at HardinValley in that 3200. What does the restof the year look like for you? Trainingwise, and race wise? What’s on thecalendar?

MF: The next thing I am training for isoutdoor track. I’m really excited, and ready

to go, but I still have a lot of training beforemy first race. (I don’t know when that is;I just know I have quite a few weeks)

PG: Megan, this is a long range ques-tion (again, you’re only 15)!...ultimately,what do you want to accomplish in thissport?

MF: I want to do my best and keeprunning forever. I love to run and I wantto continue to enjoy it and to win moreraces such as state and nationals. I wouldlike to earn a scholarship to college andultimately one day represent USA andwin a gold medal in the Olympics. Also,I have always wanted to help a charity orsome good cause through running.

PG: Well, Megan, I wish you well ineverything you do. You really seem tohave it together for a 15 year old (that’sbeen a theme here) and it’s been veryrefreshing to speak with someone likeyou. Thanks, Megan. Have a great restof the year. I look forward to see somegood results come your way.

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WERE HUMANS BORN TORUN BAREFOOT?

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

FOR ULTIMATE

PERFORMANCEby Mick Larrabee, P.T.

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As a sports physical therapist work-ing predominately with the running athlete, I have observed the

minimalist and barefoot running trendover the past few years and, with all thelatest publicity, felt it might be time to tryand clarify some issues re-lating to barefoot andminimalist footwear. Try-ing to stick with facts, I willstrive to keep this discus-sion objective and evidence-based (Disclaimer: I am inno way financially supportedby any shoe company, ratherI’m in the business of providing servicesto runners that help them to optimizetheir running experience). I believe thatwe are all adults and, given accurateinformation, can make rational decisionsabout this aspect of our training… how-ever, as I sit here tapping out on thekeyboard I cannot believe anyone wouldwant to go out and run barefoot in thesnow when it’s 20 degrees.

Food for thought - until 1972, whenthe modern athletic shoe was invented byNike, people ran in very thin-soled shoes,had strong feet, and had similar injuryrates to what we see today in highlytechnical shoe wear. In fact, a 2002retrospective study (J Taunton et al)reviewed the most common running in-jury (knee pain) and found that the per-centage of runners in 1980 suffering fromthis ailment to be 42% compared to42.1% in 2002…obviously an insignifi-cant change.

This begs the question “Have theimprovements in shoes helped the runnerbe injury-free?” When you look at the bigpicture you must take into account thatbefore running footwear became ad-vanced, distance running was reserved

for only a small select groupof biomechanically giftedpeople. The rest of thepopulation that tried to be-gin a running program rap-idly began to break down,suffered injuries and quitsaying that running was“just too hard for most

people to tolerate”. Therefore, manypeople running today may owe theirability to tolerate the stress of running tothe fact that they do have such qualityshoe wear. Had it not been for the adventof the modern running shoes, distancerunning as we know it today would nothave been accessible to the masses…andthose not gifted with good mechanicsmay not have access to a sport that savesand enhances the lives of millions.

Barefoot running – newevidence, same debate…

A recent study done (Lieberman et al,’10) has reignited the barefoot vs shoedebate. The paper is called “Foot strike“Foot strike“Foot strike“Foot strike“Foot strikepatterns and collision forces inpatterns and collision forces inpatterns and collision forces inpatterns and collision forces inpatterns and collision forces inhabitually barefoot and shod run-habitually barefoot and shod run-habitually barefoot and shod run-habitually barefoot and shod run-habitually barefoot and shod run-ners”,ners”,ners”,ners”,ners”, and has garnered a lot of attentionin the media of late. Lieberman, andfellow scientists, took 5 groups of run-

ners and had them run both barefoot andin shoes. The groups were: habituallyshod adults in the USA, recently shodadults in Kenya, habitually barefoot adultsin the USA, barefoot adolescents inKenya, and shod adolescents in Kenya.Each group ran in shoes, and barefoot,and the scientists measured foot-strikepattern as well as kinematic and kineticvariables like impact force, loading rates,and joint angles.

What did they find?

¨ A shift in the landing point of theforefoot. Nothing new here as there arenumerous studies that demonstrate run-ning barefoot will change yourfootstrike…typically it moves from arearfoot landing to a more mid-forefootlanding as landing on your heel with nocushioning hurts. FYI - typically 75% ofshod runners heel strike (Haswegawa etal, ’07).

¨ A change in the ankle angle. Thebarefoot runner lands with a more“plantarflexed” ankle (toe pointed awayfrom the body) when compared to theshod runner. Once again there are mul-tiple papers describing this difference.

¨ Lowering of impact forces. Thisreport is the first to show that beingbarefoot and landing on your forefootreduces both the loading rate and thepeak impact force. In fact the datasuggests that barefoot runners who fore-foot strike land with 1.7% total bodymass at impact compared to 6.8% totalbody mass of impact for their heel strik-ing counterparts. This is where thingsget very interesting because the prevail-ing thought seems to be that higherimpact forces and loading rates shouldequate to greater injury risk (althoughthis has been disputed and has yet to beproven).

Facts that are undisputed (from sev-eral different published sources):

1. Running barefoot/minimaliststrengthens the intrinsic/postural musclesin the feet and lower leg.

2. Running barefoot/minimalist in-


creases proprioceptive awareness andbalance.

3. Running barefoot/minimalist forcesa change in mechanics to adapt to theforces acting on the foot.

4. There are no clinical trials thatshow an effect of barefoot/minimalistrunning for a prolonged period oftime…therefore we are unsure as to longterm outcomes

5. There are no research studies thatprove that wearing “traditional” runningshoes increases injuries or that barefoot/minimalist running reduces injuries.

Other proposed advantages of thebarefoot/minimalist approach:

1. Less energy cost because you usethe natural “springs” in your foot and calfmuscles more to store and release en-ergy. There is less mass to accelerate atend of leg without shoes. In fact barefootrunning has been shown to use about 5%less energy (Divert et al, ’95; Squadrone& Gallozzi ‘09).

2. Barefoot runningfeels great! Your feet areloaded with sensorynerves and with decreasedimpact forces it can bevery comfortable. Stillunsure as to the pleasureof running on ice/snow or105 degree blacktop.

3. It’s a great conversation starter andsure to get you lots of looks on theBoulevard!

Points to consider

In the title of the study Liebermanspecifically references “habitually bare-foot runners”. The impact that the wordhabituallyhabituallyhabituallyhabituallyhabitually may have on the outcome isenormous. What about those that arehabitually shoe wearing athletes that oc-casionally run barefoot? What happens

when you change from being a shodrunner to a barefoot/minimalist one? Doesa forefoot vs rearfoot striking patternplay a role in injury? In fact Dr Liebermanattempts to address this in the final sen-tence of the paper stating “controlledprospective studies are needed to test thehypothesis that individuals who do notpredominately rearfootstrike (either barefoot or inminimal footwear), as thefoot apparently evolved todo, have reduced injuryrates”.

A similar situation arosewith Dr Romanov and thePOSE research that was done in CapeTown, South Africa. It was there thatathletes underwent 2 weeks of training toland in more of a “pose” position with amid-forefoot landing. The analyses foundlower impact forces and even less workon the knee joint. This was hailed as abreakthrough for heading off runningrelated injuries because it was inferredthat lower impact, plus lower work, onthe knee meant less chance of injury.Two weeks after the completion ofRomanov’s work 19 of the 20 runnershad some form of break down and re-ported injuries to their calves/ankles.Why? No one knows for sure, but it maybe simply that the forces have to gosomewhere (the kinetic chain reaction

theory) and while thisparticular technique mayhave decreased stress atthe knee it increasedstresses to the ankle/lowleg musculature.

Another item to pon-der is that no studies to

date have measured long term, or evenshort term, effects of the change onloading rates on different joints (ie –knees, hips, etc)…not to mention thelack of any correlation to running perfor-mance. With regards to performance,there has been only one person ever towin an Olympic Marathon barefoot andhis name is Abebe Bikila, an Ethiopianwho ran 2:15 (1960) barefoot because hewas such a late entry into the Ethiopianteam that Adidas cold not find him a pairof shoes that fit properly – but Bikila hadin fact trained barefoot at various times inthe past. An interesting aside is thatBikila won the very next Olympic Mara-

thon (’64) in 2:12 wearing Pumas!

One final thing: Beware the market-ing. Understand that everyone’s gotsomething to sell. Companies like Vibram(Five Fingers), Terra Plana (Vivo Bare-foot) and others have just as much prod-uct to sell and, therefore, just as much to

gain financially by promot-ing minimalist approacheswhen compared to the bigrunning shoe companies(Adidas, Asics, etc.) sell-ing the more traditionaltechnical running shoes.It’s also interesting to seesome of the traditional run-

ning shoe companies cross over, in anattempt to capture a growing markettrend, and begin promoting a moreminimalist approach (Nike Free, Puma HStreet, etc). At the end of the daycompetition is good, questioning the “tra-ditional approach” is good, and hopefullywe all get a superior product that helps usrun faster with less injury!

So…what to do?

My main point here is to encouragefree thinking and go with what makesgood biomechanical sense for you…andwhat works. This article is meant toprovide a good discussion point. Pleaseexercise caution in taking the type ofinformation you see published and dis-pense advice. Stick with the facts and becareful. If you are inclined to give thebarefoot/minimalist approach a try pleasetake the following into consideration:

¨ Consult with doctor/therapist/coach.

¨ Build up slowly! Start by walkingbarefoot. After a week or so graduallytry ¼-1mile every other day. If able totolerate then slowly increase time with-out traditional shoes by 10% per week.

¨ Land gently on the mid-forefootand let the heel come down gradually.

¨ Stretch hamstrings and calvesregularly. Frequent massage to calvesand arch musculature can help to breakdown scar tissue.

FOR ULTIMATEPERFORMANCE

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LOCAL ELITES LOOK TO DETHRONEELLINGTON FOR MARATHON TITLE

Jason Altman, Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Director

COVENANT HEALTHKNOXVILLE MARATHON

THE MEN’S FIELD

By now most Knoxville Track Clubmembers are familiar with StewartEllington. The two time defending

champion of the Covenant Health Knox-ville Marathon can always be seen to-ward the front of the pack at most KTCevents. While Stewart is coming back todefend his title once again at this year’srace, here is a look at him and some of theathletes looking to dethrone him.

Andy Baksa –Andy Baksa –Andy Baksa –Andy Baksa –Andy Baksa – The former Univer-sity of Tennessee star will make hismarathon debut at the 2010 CHKM. Hefinished second in the half marathon in2009 (he’ll be the first to tell you that hewas the first American) in a blisteringtime of 1:08. While Andy lacks mara-thon experience, he makes up for it intalent. When it comes to pure speed(personal best of 14:03 in the 5K on thetrack), there may not be a faster competi-tor in this year’s race.

Stewart Ellington –Stewart Ellington –Stewart Ellington –Stewart Ellington –Stewart Ellington – It’s hard to betagainst the two –time defending cham-pion. Stu has won the race in differentways. In 2008, he was almost fourminutes back of the leaders at the halfmarathon checkpoint, but ran negativesplits for the second half to catch theleaders in the last couple of miles of therace. His first half was 1:16 and secondhalf 1:12. In 2009, he led the race fromstart to finish, and continued to extend thelead throughout the race. With his expe-rience and patience, Stewart could soonbe the three time champion.

Patrick Gildea –Patrick Gildea –Patrick Gildea –Patrick Gildea –Patrick Gildea – While Patrick hasbeen laying low on the KTC racing scene,he has been training hard and loggingmore than 100 miles per week. He ran a

disappointing (to him at least) 2:24 at theNew York City Marathon in 2006 in aneffort to qualify for the Olympic Trials.While he has since left the marathondistance alone, he ran for the UnitedStates in the Half Marathon World Cham-pionships in Brazil in 2008. Anotherformer UT athlete, Patrick is quite possi-bly the most talented run-ner in this year’s field, asevidenced by his halfmarathon PR of 1:03.

Alan Horton –Alan Horton –Alan Horton –Alan Horton –Alan Horton – Theformer Eastern Kentuckystar is the only local ath-lete to have competed inthe 2008 Olympic Marathon Trials. Alanran the 2006 Chicago Marathon in 2:21;good enough to qualify for the trials by 2seconds. Alan followed that perfor-mance up with an even more impressive2:22 on a much tougher course in NewYork during the trials. He owns thefastest marathon time of all of the localelites and has proven to be a smart andpatient runner. His wild card? His wifeMichelle is pregnant with their first childand due to deliver in late March.

Wild Cards – Wild Cards – Wild Cards – Wild Cards – Wild Cards – While the aforemen-tioned men are all great athletes, there isno guarantee that one of them will win.Another former UT athlete, AndrewAndrewAndrewAndrewAndrewPressPressPressPressPress, has sequestered himself to Nash-ville for his training (rumor has it he’s inmedical school too). While his personalbest of 2:29 in Nashville last spring isimpressive, will he be able to log the samemiles to carry him to the finish line inKnoxville? How about yet another formerUT runner Denton JonesDenton JonesDenton JonesDenton JonesDenton Jones? Denton hasnot been seen on the Knoxville racingscene in awhile, so will he surprise thefield with his fitness for the marathon?

And how about some of our favorite out-of-towners? Justin GilletteJustin GilletteJustin GilletteJustin GilletteJustin Gillette, the 2007champion and runner up in both 2008 and2009, is coming down from Michigan tochallenge the field. Has the rough winterin Michigan hurt the number of miles hecould log? Or have parenting duties takeaway from his training? Justin’s wife,

Melissa, gave birth totheir first child, a boynamed Miles, in 2009.What about MichaelMichaelMichaelMichaelMichaelWardianWardianWardianWardianWardian? As of presstime, the Arlington, VAresident had not con-firmed whether he wascoming for the 2010

event. However, the former world recordholder of the fastest time for a treadmillmarathon (2:23), missed the 2009 eventbecause he was running the SaharaDesert. (yes, really!) In 2008, he ran theNational Marathon in Washington D.C.the day before running in Knoxville. Hewon National (2:24) and came awaywith a third place finish in Knoxville(2:29), just 1 minute behind Stewart.

THE WOMEN’S FIELD

The women’s field, while not quiteas deep as the men’s, is chockedfull of returning winners.

Andee Cranford –Andee Cranford –Andee Cranford –Andee Cranford –Andee Cranford – The 2006 cham-pion is looking to take back the title in2010. Andee took 2007 off with the birthof her fourth child, but came back strongin 2008 (second place) and 2009 (thirdplace).

Melissa Gillette –Melissa Gillette –Melissa Gillette –Melissa Gillette –Melissa Gillette – The 2008women’s champion is back in good shape



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BONE DOC 411

Haiti? Helping?Haiti? Helping?Haiti? Helping?Haiti? Helping?Haiti? Helping?

Dr. Brantley Burns, Orthopaedic Surgeon, KTC Member

I was not surprised when some of myorthopedic partners decided to godown to Haiti and help treat crushed

limbs, open fractures, and drain theneverending sea of pus. Like many doc-tors, they saw a need, had something tooffer and were willing to help lessen themass suffering. (Haiti is just the latestplace, the latest poor country wheresome TOC doctors have donated theirtime and money.)

What did surprise me were the reac-tions of others, a minority to be sure,including some doctors. "I wouldn't godown there" and "What's the use?" and"You can't really change anything " werecomments that left me speechless. Thefact that emergency care and helpingyour fellow man through a rough time(understatement) weren't going to changethe fact that God's poorest country wouldremain that way, became their rational-ization for inaction.

One patient asked me who paid thedoctors that went down there. I reallydidn't comprehend the question. When Ifinally replied that no onegot paid, it was all just freehelp from caring humans,it was her turn to be at aloss for words - not inadmiration, more like in-credulous that I was lyingor there was some under-the-table reimbursement.She then said "why would you go if youare not getting paid?" You might say thatgiving healthcare in an underdevelopedcountry is medicine at its finest. Minimalpaperwork, every patient is just so thankfulfor anything they receive, no constant callsfor more narcotic pain medicine, no com-plaining about their wait time. It is alsoextremely frustrating, as many suffer just

lacking the simple things we take for grantedand have at our daily disposal: bandages,antibiotics, clean water, medicines, x-rays- the list must be endless. How about food,clothes, a bed?!

In our comfy society, you could makethe same argument - namely, why per-form orthopedic surgery? What's theuse, since humans justage and get sick again,and wear out and dieanyway. Why correctthe infant's deformedclubfoot, repair yourgrandmother's hip frac-ture to get her walkingagain, reconstruct theathlete's ACL tear, straighten the younggirl's twisted back, replace the man'sworn out knee, fix the laborer's mangledhand, save the young boy's leg with bonecancer, or repair the head injured motor-cyclist whose tibia is coated with mud?

It's not complicated. First and fore-most, we do it because people ask for ourhelp. Haiti or Halls, they come wanting

help, line up, sit down,and wait. Does it matterwhether it is a Farraguthousewife with a tenniselbow, or an HIV positiveHaiti infant with a thighabscess? Not to them, itdoesn't. Should I with-hold care from the ten-

dinitis patient because, well, it's justnot that serious? Tell her to suck it up?Get tough, look how many blessingsyou have. To the infected baby - shakemy head to the parents, tell them it isessentially hopeless and my pus drain-age won't change the fact that AIDSwill kill their kid later anyway? See? Itis ridiculous both ways.

Secondly, and I am not trying to becocky, but helping people and lesseningsuffering is simply what I and my peersdo. We don't fix your car, represent thestate in Congress, catch the criminals, orrun the households by cooking dinner,washing clothes or taking Emily tocheerleading. But we can darn sure fixyour sorry, broken, arthritic, infected,

torn, bleeding body.

As runners, we havealready made a commit-ment to do somethingdifficult, time consum-ing, out of the ordinary.You runners make fan-tastic patients, being

motivated to just get better and getback out there. This is sadly uncom-mon in a society that cancels school/work with doom and gloom and masshysteria at the first forecast of a snow-flake. No wonder people can't drive inthe rain and snow - nobody expectsthem to.

As orthopedic surgeons, we will helpyou. Forget Obama Care. You know thatI and my peers can diagnose and treatyou quicker and more efficiently andcorrectly for your musculoskeletal com-plaints than anyone else - whether weactually do it ourselves, or refer you toother health care providers. Are youworried deep down that your back painmay be like your uncle's bone cancer?Not sure about your internist who sentyour knee x-rays to the radiologist andhasn't gotten back to you? Frustrated thatyou quit running for three weeks andyour hip still hurts? These are not unusual- body problem-solving is what we do.Everyday. Haiti, Halls, no matter.

Be careful out there.


Getting BackOn Track

By Dusty Miller

Dusty MillerFormer UT track athlete

Certified Personal TrainerExclusive Fitness.865-250-2654

[email protected]

“...one of the fiveleading causes ofinjury is animproperrunning surface.”

Spring is finally upon us, and if youare like me you can’t wait to getoutside. The days are getting longer,

more importantly warmer and it’s just amatter of time before everything is greenagain. I always considered it to be offi-cially spring the first day I could runwithout a shirt and could get off themonotonous roads I ran every day andmix it up some new trails. After spendingall winter debating on hitting the coldroads or the boring treadmill, we finallyget to have some options of places to run.But which surface is the best?

Taking The Hard Road

According to the University of Cali-fornia, San Francisco Medical Center,one of the five leading causes of injury isan improper running surface. Concreteand asphalt are the main culprit consider-ing they create the most shock to thejoints. The recommendation then wouldbe to run on the softest surface possible,right? Not necessarily. Now just becausesomething is super shock absorbent doesnot mean it is the most ideal runningsurface. We have to take into consider-ation the cost-benefit ratio, understand-ing it requires more energy to run onsurfaces like sand or thick grass. Whileyou benefit from landing on a softersurface, you have to expend more energygetting through the run.

Banking On A Good Run

Another factor to take into consider-ation is the slant or bank of the surface.The problem with running on a bankedsurface is that you get an uneven distribu-tion of force and work that is put ontoeach leg. The lower leg bears moreweight and does more work than the legthat is uphill. If you don’t really have achoice of avoiding running on a slope fora long period of time, run out and back soone leg does more work on the way outand the other does more work on the way

back. By the end of the run both legs willhave taken the same workout, which willhelp minimize the risk of jury.

The Road Less Traveled

The most common surfaces for run-ning may be concrete and asphalt. Ifthose two are your only option, try tochoose asphalt. Asphalt streets will giveyou a better ride and are a lot softer thanthe latter. You may not beable to feel the differencewhen running on the twobut over long distances,your body will definitelybe able to tell a difference.

If you are looking toget out and run in themost ideal place withouthaving to worry about things like pound-ing, the obvious answer is grass, butmore specifically well manicured grass-lands like parks or golf courses. Whilethere are probably rules about running ongolf courses, especially country clubs,they are great places to run. Keep an eyeout for people teeing off in your direction.That could be hazardous. Well kemptgrass is soft and easy on the legs as far asimpact; it also makes your muscles work.It is great for speed work because unlikea track, you don’t have to worry aboutsharp turns. You should find a good, flatstraightaway and kick it into gear. Thecons of grass are the fields that are unkemptwith hiding potholes and of course beingearly spring, those pesky allergies.

If grass doesn’t get you excited, thenthere are woodchip trails, like VictorAshe Park. They are scenic and easy onthe legs, usually prompting an infatuationwith trail running and racing. Not tomention you don’t have to worry aboutmotorist running you off the road orsidewalk and it definitely smells a lotbetter than the pavement. The con withtrails like Victor Ashe Park is that they are

terrible after inclement weather. They aremuddy and slippery and not much fun to doworkouts on, especially hill workouts.

With Spring Break just around thecorner, I have to mention sand running.Running on sand is a great workout. Youcan toss off the shoes and give yourcalves a workout they will not soonforget without risking any impact dam-age on your joints. You typically have anice breeze and get to enjoy the sur-roundings. On the other hand, althoughthe softness of the sand is great for the legmuscles it does increase your chance forAchilles tendon injuries.

Let’s take a look at the non-MotherNature options. Pretty much all trackstoday are made of synthetic substances.While they are designed for speed, they

are actually compara-tively forgiving and be-ing a 400-meter oval,you always know ex-actly how far you’vebeen. While on yourshorter days, a track runmay be appetizing, espe-cially on speed days; long

runs would seem painfully monotonous.Who really wants to run eighteen thou-sands laps on their long run?

When the weather is bad, the tread-mill is a good option. The rotating belt isgenerally smooth and easy on the legsand hitting a desired pace is just a buttonpush away. But when the weather is nice,get out there and enjoy it!

No matter where you choose the run,the important thing is that you are outthere getting it done. Pick a place youenjoy and go for it. Running can be agreat way to not only burn calories andimprove your overall health, but a greatway to relieve stress and clear you head.So mix it up a little and go exploring. Whoknows, maybe you will find a new trailyou love. Get out there and have fun.


PLPLPLPLPLUSHUSHUSHUSHUSHby Bob Godwin

What do you think of when youhear the word, “plush?” Afurry teddy bear? An

overstuffed recliner? A velour Elvispainting?

It is a term used by Bicycling magazineto refer to a class of road bikes designedto provide a more comfortable ride. Don’tGoogle “comfort bikes,” however, asyou will be looking at fat tire city bikes.

Specialized created the type five or sixyears ago with its Roubaix line whichremains the standard, though Trek, Gi-ant and makers you never heard of havesimilar offerings.

We become familiar with exotic roadbikes thanks to Lance Armstrong’s promi-nence and the annual TV coverage ofEuropean races, especially the Tour deFrance. They are light, fast and respon-sive to the point of being twitchy.

So what qualifies a bike as “plush?” Atfirst glance, a plush bike looks the sameas the racing bikes referred to above.Closer inspection reveals subtle differ-ences.

Virtually all road bikes start with adiamond frame which supports the rideron two wheels and transmits forcethrough the pedals to the rear wheel.

Lance’s bike has steep angles: thefront forks are very much closer to ver-tical than a plush bike. It gives himinstant response, but is too sensitive formost of us. Complementing the steepfork angle is the tucked in position of therear wheel. Short wheel stays bring itcloser under the rider. Shorter wheel-base equals quicker handling, once again“twitchy” for me.

The properties of carbon fiber and theinfinite possibilities of CAD have supple-mented the frame builders’ expertise.You need a sturdy bottom bracket thatwill not flex under acceleration or stand-ing in the pedals. Flex equals wastedeffort. Boo!

But we of a certain age (read yourhumble servant) don’t want our bikes tobe so demanding, so sensitive. We stillwant speed, lightness and responsive-ness, but with a more comfortable, re-laxed position.

Plush bikes aim to please. Theytypically have a more upright body posi-tion accomplished by an adjustable stem.Not all pavement is smooth. Specializeduses patented inserts in the seat stays,seat post and stem to absorb vibration.Other makers use thinner stays or curvedstays—possible, because of the afore-mentioned unique properties of carbonfibers and CAD.

My carbon bike has been a wonderfulmachine, but is showing the effects of ahard and long life. As longtime readers ofthis column know, I am not fond of coldweather and typically use those days togive my bicycle a once over maintenancetreatment. For several years, I have beenconcerned that the clear coat over thecarbon fibers has deteriorated quite ex-tensively. A couple of years ago, I tookit in to a local shop and had them contactthe manufacturer for an opinion as to itssafety. It was an honest shop (BikeZoo), because they relayed a reassuringreport while knowing that I was lookingfor an excuse to replace it and had takensome of their beautiful new bikes on testrides.

I have a friend in his sixties who loves

fine bicycles. He replaces his bike everythree years, “so it doesn’t get old anddangerous.” I have tried this argument athome, but have found it ineffective.

On the other hand, I realized withsome shock that my bike is close tofourteen (!) years old and truly may bepast its useful life. One difference betweena carbon bike and trusty steel is the mannerin which they fail: break versus bend.

During 2009, I discovered that I like-wise was prone to break rather thanbend, having twisted my knee badly andundergone arthroscopic repair. Don’tyou agree that a new bicycle would aidthe recovery of my knee?

It is never too late to extend wishes tomy readers for a Happy New Year!

Dream BIG. Train Smart.

Get Results.

¨ Listen to your feet. Stop if youexperience pain and contact a qualifiedsports medicine professional.

¨ Realize that close to 95% of allrunners in the USA train on asphalt,pavement, concrete, &/ortrails…therefore, shoes (traditional orminimalist) provide some much neededprotection from the elements.

¨ Runners have unique needs thatrequire various levels of structure, sup-port, and cushioning. Because of this it iscritical to visit your local runner-friendlyshoe store and ensure that you are in theright type of shoe for your foot type.

¨ As running coach/guru BobbyMcGee says “those that can run barefootdo and should; those that clearly shouldnot, should not…”

FOR ULTIMATEPERFORMANCE

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Adopt-a-Kid NeedsYour Help!

A little over nine years ago a verybright individual named BoSaulsbury, then president of the

Knoxville Track Club, came up with anidea to help kids who take part in ourKTC Youth Athletics Program. Whynot give KTC club members, communitymembers and corporations an opportu-nity to defray program costs for thosekids in our program that are in need? Itwas one of those “why did I not think ofthis” moments. What a great idea toadopt one of our kids who might nototherwise be able to participate in one ofour great programs. At Bo’s urging welaunched Adopt-a-Kid in 2000. Much tothe credit of KTC members, the programwas warmly received. In its first yearAdopt-a-Kid raised $ 4,800.00 to helpkids in need.

Last year donations represented lessthan $5.50 per club member. That’s lessthan a third of the cost of most road raceentry fees and only 5% of the cost of anew pair of running shoes.

In 2008 our program was renamedin honor of Markie Voyles. Markie

competed for our KTC Youth AthleticsTeam in cross country and indoor track.She was also a standout runner for WhiteCounty High School (Sparta, TN) andwas 2007 State A/AA Champion in the1600m and 3200m runs. Markie passedaway as a result of injuries sustained in anauto accident just one week from com-peting in the 2008 TSSAA State CrossCountry Championships. Markie’s gen-erous heart and love of kids exemplifiedwhat this program is all about.

I would like to thank those who haveso graciously supported this programover the last nine years. I am fully awarethat in the current economic climate sur-plus funds for donations are few and farbetween. The same economic conditionshave made it difficult for many parents tocobble together the finances to afford theprogram, meet entry and travel fees. Thisdespite having the most affordable YouthAthletics Program in the area. Requestsfor financial assistance have risen 15%alone in 2009.

I am committed to making sure thatfinances will not be a barrier to participa-

tion and I hope you feel the same as I do.I urge those who have not given toconsider giving back to a part of KTC thatis laying the foundation for the club’sfuture members. I know that many of youhave a variety of charitable causes youdonate to and I certainly encourage you tocontinue.

As we move into spring of anotheryear I hope that we may once again relyon your generosity. I fervently believe inwhat the KTC does for our youth. Itcannot be done without your help. As aparent, volunteer and director of theprogram for the last 22 years I know thatthere is no better place to put your timeand money than kids. Take some time toreview what we do during the course ofa year and ask yourself if contributing tothis effort is worthwhile. If so please goto http://www.ktcyouthathletics.org andclick the donation link to contribute. I amsure you will agree that your donationgoes a long way in our community and inour club. I thank you in advance for yoursupport, and urge you, if you have anyquestions, to please feel free to contactme at 865.406.4128.

KTC YOUTH ATHLETICS

First Name: ____________________________ Last Name: _________________________Address:_________________________________________________________________Home Phone Number: ( ______ ) ____________________________Email Address: ____________________________________________________________

Clip and send to: Markie Voyles Adopt-a-Kid / PO Box 7175 / Knoxville, TN. 37921Make donation payable to KTC

YEAR AMOUNT2000 $47952001 $54702002 $94352003 $10,7152004 $67002005 $11,2002006 $12,1102007 $96472008 $94252009 $5000

Marty Sonnenfeldt, KTC Youth Athletics Director

Bronze Level - $35.00 (Sponsors a Child through Youth Athletics Program)Silver Level - $75.00 (Sponsors a Child through The Competitive Team)Gold Level - $175.00 (Pays for travel costs for one child on the Competitive Team)Champion Level - $ 350.00 (pays for a child to participate year-round in KTC’s programs)

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KTC YOUTH ATHLETICS

Providing Opportunities for Fun, Fitness andAthletic Excellence

The Youth Athletics Programs of the Knoxville Track Club are composed of a year round series of developmental / competitive / events and programsserving 7,000 kids ages 5-18 each year. As part of the Knoxville Track Club the KTC Youth Athletics Program (YAP) has was established in 1965 and hasbecome one of the most successful programs of its kind in the US. In 2009 KTC Youth Athletic Events alone produced over $ 285,000 of local economicimpact to the Knoxville City / Knox County area. The programs and events of the Knoxville Track Club Youth Athletics Program are as follows:

1. Indoor Track and Field Program1. Indoor Track and Field Program1. Indoor Track and Field Program1. Indoor Track and Field Program1. Indoor Track and Field Program(December - March) - (December - March) - (December - March) - (December - March) - (December - March) - This three monthprogram provides the only opportunity for kids7-18 to participate in Indoor Track and Field.Practices are held at the Knoxville ConventionCenter and prepare youngsters for a series ofindoor track meets culminating in the presti-gious Nike National Scholastic Invite.

2. KTC Indoor Track Classic (January) -2. KTC Indoor Track Classic (January) -2. KTC Indoor Track Classic (January) -2. KTC Indoor Track Classic (January) -2. KTC Indoor Track Classic (January) -One of the South's premier indoor track meetsfor Youth and High School aged athletes. 2009saw over 1,000 athletes from 14 differentstates compete in what was the largest highschool meet ever held ETSU’s mini dome. Thismeet produced 39 performances worthy ofNational High School Ranking. The 2009 meetproduced 9 US top 5 performances along withthe #1 US mark for boys 400 and a National HSIndoor record for the 4x400 relay (3:17.10)

3. 46th Annual Volunteer Track Classic3. 46th Annual Volunteer Track Classic3. 46th Annual Volunteer Track Classic3. 46th Annual Volunteer Track Classic3. 46th Annual Volunteer Track Classic(April) - (April) - (April) - (April) - (April) - Started in 1963 and held on TomBlack Track, the VTC is one of the most re-spected and long standing High School track andfield meets in the country. Over 1,700 athletesfrom 25 different states compete at UT's TomBlack Track in this track and field classic. No lessthan 50 athletes that participated in this meethave gone on to become US Olympians. The2009 edition of the Volunteer Track Classic wasdesignated at a “select” meet by the NationalScholastic Sports Foundation. 2009 also saw theinclusion of collegiate competition to the VTC.

4. Elementary School Track and Field4. Elementary School Track and Field4. Elementary School Track and Field4. Elementary School Track and Field4. Elementary School Track and FieldMeets (May) - Meets (May) - Meets (May) - Meets (May) - Meets (May) - KTC's Youth Athletics Pro-gram pays for and helps manage the four areaElementary Track and Field meets for KnoxCounty Schools. The four meets held at HallsHS / South Doyle HS / Central HS / Bearden HSattract over 4,000 Elementary School kids.

5. Kids Road Mile (May) - 5. Kids Road Mile (May) - 5. Kids Road Mile (May) - 5. Kids Road Mile (May) - 5. Kids Road Mile (May) - This fun filledevent brings together parents and their chil-dren for a mile race that finishes on UT's TomBlack Track. With single year age groups from5-15 the Kids Road Mile attracts 270 active kidseach year. This event also provides a cash prizewhich is awarded to the Knox County School PEdepartment which enters the most participantsin the road mile.

6. Knox County Middle School Track6. Knox County Middle School Track6. Knox County Middle School Track6. Knox County Middle School Track6. Knox County Middle School Trackand Field Championships (May)and Field Championships (May)and Field Championships (May)and Field Championships (May)and Field Championships (May) KTCmanages meet logistics for this two day eventthat brings together 14 Knox County MiddleSchool Teams and 800 athletes. In 2006 KTC

provided the first fully-automatic timing ofraces at the championships. In 2009 KTC pro-vided all awards for the Middle School Cham-pionships as well as staging the East TennesseeMiddle School Invite.

7. Youth Athletics Outdoor Track and7. Youth Athletics Outdoor Track and7. Youth Athletics Outdoor Track and7. Youth Athletics Outdoor Track and7. Youth Athletics Outdoor Track andField - (June)Field - (June)Field - (June)Field - (June)Field - (June) in operation since 1965, KTC'ssummer program has given thousands their firstexperience in track and field. The four weekprogram served 1,150 kids ages 5-18 fromLenoir City to Morristown in 2009. KTC'sprogram is fun and fitness filled providing in-struction in the basic motors skills of running /jumping and throwing as they relate to trackand field. Kids practice twice a week and cometogether at UT's Tom Black Track for Saturdaytrack meets.

8. Outdoor Competitive Track and Field8. Outdoor Competitive Track and Field8. Outdoor Competitive Track and Field8. Outdoor Competitive Track and Field8. Outdoor Competitive Track and FieldTeam (May-August) Team (May-August) Team (May-August) Team (May-August) Team (May-August) KTC's CompetitiveTrack and Field Team brings together the areasfinest athletic talent to UT's Tom Black Trackfor in-depth instruction in event specialtiesfrom some of the areas top track and fieldcoaches. This team of 155 athletes travels on aregional and national basis, culminating in theNational Track and Field Championships. Thisteam has produced over 320 AAU All-Ameri-cans, 58 National Champions and 7 NationalRecord Holders. In addition two of our athleteshave gone on to make the US Olympic Team. In2004 seven of KTC’s current / former eventspecialty coaches qualified for the US OlympicTrials with three making the US Olympic Teamand two – Tim Mack and Justin Gatlin becomingOlympic Champions. In 2009 KTC produced 12medalists (top 8 finish). As a team we have won18 out of the last 19 Southeastern District AAUTeam Titles (Boys / Girls and Overall), sevenout of the last eight AAU Region 3 team titles,the 2005 USATF Tennessee Association Girls /Boys / Overall Champions, 2005 USATF Na-tional Team Champion (Intermediate Girls),and are recognized as one of the top youth trackand field programs in the country.

9. Elementary / Middle School Cross9. Elementary / Middle School Cross9. Elementary / Middle School Cross9. Elementary / Middle School Cross9. Elementary / Middle School CrossCountry (August - October). Country (August - October). Country (August - October). Country (August - October). Country (August - October). The KTCElementary / Middle School Cross CountryProgram encompasses 36 schools and 1,150 kidsparticipating in a six week program with 4regular season meets and a Championship meet.Our meets are held at Hardin Valley Academy/ Victor Ashe Park / Melton Hill Park / CoveLake State Park. In 2004 the KTC expanded intoelementary school cross country, offering 3rdthrough fifth graders an opportunity to partici-

pate in 1 mile cross country races. Now in itsfifth year KTC's elementary program drewover 500 participants.

10. Tennessee State Middle School Cross10. Tennessee State Middle School Cross10. Tennessee State Middle School Cross10. Tennessee State Middle School Cross10. Tennessee State Middle School CrossCountry Championships (October 21,Country Championships (October 21,Country Championships (October 21,Country Championships (October 21,Country Championships (October 21,2009)2009)2009)2009)2009) 2006 marked the first ever TennesseeState Middle School Cross Country Champion-ships. This was hosted and managed by theKnoxville Track Club and took place at VictorAshe Park. In its first year the meet drew 340participants from as far away as Memphis toparticipate in this landmark event. 2009 sawover 670 participate with the addition of Re-gional Qualifiers in Middle / West / South / Eastparts of the state.

11. Volunteer Cross Country Invite11. Volunteer Cross Country Invite11. Volunteer Cross Country Invite11. Volunteer Cross Country Invite11. Volunteer Cross Country Invite(September). (September). (September). (September). (September). 2004 marked the first year thatthe KTC extended its successful Volunteer Seriesto include a cross country meet. In 2004 theinaugural event drew 500 participants in theMiddle School and High School Divisions. 2005participation exploded to 1050 with the additionof our first collegiate division 8K race brining thetotal number of races offered to 8. 2009 saw teamsfrom 9 states compete in what has become a fixtureon the High School Cross County Circuit.

12. Footlocker / AAU Cross Country2. Footlocker / AAU Cross Country2. Footlocker / AAU Cross Country2. Footlocker / AAU Cross Country2. Footlocker / AAU Cross CountryProgram (October - December) Program (October - December) Program (October - December) Program (October - December) Program (October - December) Thisprogram gives 150 kids ages 8-18 an opportu-nity to learn more about endurance athleticsand compete in post season championship crosscountry. This program has won the last 14 AAUSoutheastern Cross Country Team Titles. Prac-tice sites included Oak Ridge HS / HardinValley Academy / Panther Creek Park / FarragutMS / Victor Ashe Park.

13. University of Tennessee Track and13. University of Tennessee Track and13. University of Tennessee Track and13. University of Tennessee Track and13. University of Tennessee Track andFieldFieldFieldFieldField Each year the KTC provides funding forupgrading equipment for the Men’s andWomen’s track and field programs.

15. Tennessee Track and Field Offi-15. Tennessee Track and Field Offi-15. Tennessee Track and Field Offi-15. Tennessee Track and Field Offi-15. Tennessee Track and Field Offi-cials Association (year round)cials Association (year round)cials Association (year round)cials Association (year round)cials Association (year round) Each yearKTC provides funding for the continued re-cruitment, education and certification of areatrack and field officials. With over 120 activeofficials the TTFOA is one of the largest USATFofficial’s organizations in the US. Each yearofficials of the TTFOA can be found at areaMiddle School, High School and CollegiateMeets. From the Knox County Middle SchoolChampionships to the Olympic Trials TTFOAofficials can be found help to make sure meetsare run smoothly and within the rules.


Official Timesby Steve Luper

Coordinator of Track & Field Officials

There are many reasons why I en-joy officiating track and field amongthem the opportunity to see and

meet great athletes. FromUSATF and AAU youth lo-cal, regional and nationalevents, to NFHS and USATFhigh school meets, to NCAAmeets like the Sea Relays andSEC, Regional and NationalChampionships to USATFChampionships, you can findgreat athletes in abundance.The soon to be great, one day might begreat, think they are great, wish theywere great, want others to know they aregreat and the truly great track and fieldathletes. Sprinter Justin Gatlin, polevaulter Tim Mack, and decathlete TomPappas were recently honored by Trackand Field News as among the top tenathletes in their event of the last decade.All competed at UT. Other former UTathletes include Anthony Famiglietti, ToddWilliams, Lawrence Johnson, WillieGault, Aries Merritt, and Jabari Greer.I’ve also watched Tyson Gay, MauriceGreen, Dennis Mitchell, Michael Johnson,Dan O’Brien, and Ralph Boston.

Ralph Boston? But he stopped com-peting around 40 years ago didn’t he?

In 1960 Ralph Boston won the NCAAlong jump breaking the world record heldby Jesse Owens for 25 years. He fol-lowed that up by winning the gold medalin the 1960 Olympic Games, the AAUnational championships in 1961 – 1966,the Olympic silver in 1964 and bronze in1968. He tied or broke the world recordsix different times during his career. Ralphwas also gifted in the high jump, triple

jump and the high hurdles winning orplacing nationally in these events severaltimes. But that was over 40 years ago.

So how did I meet him?

Ralph was an administra-tor at UT for several yearsand still divides his time be-tween Knoxville and Atlanta.I met him a few weeks ago atthe Niswonger InvitationalTrack and Field Meet inJohnson City where I was

officiating the long jumps and Ralph wasthere coaching a post collegiate athletefrom Mississippi.

Well all of that’s sort of interesting butis that it? Here’s my story.

At every track and field meet there aredesignated places for athletes and forcoaches. During warm-ups it’s frequentlycommon for a coach to be in the jumparea assisting the athlete in getting theirsteps right for take-off and watching afew of their warm-up attempts. Oncecompetition begins coaches have to re-turn to the stands or a coaching box.Videoing an athlete’s performance is al-lowed only from outside of the coachingbox and competition area. Showing thevideo to a participating athlete is groundsfor immediate disqualification.

As the Niswonger men’s long jumpbegan I realized that coach Ralph Bostonwas still in the competition area. TimElrod one of the other officials workingwith me also saw him and said “I’m notgoing to tell Ralph Boston that he can’t behere” to which I immediately agreed. It’shard to find fault with your heroes. A

little while later I saw Ralph pull a videocamera out of his bag and thought tomyself surely Ralph Boston knows therules. Shortly thereafter he moved out ofthe area and into the stands and I stoppedthinking about it.

Thirty minutes later there’s Ralph backin the competition area. He has the videocamera out and he’s pointing at some-thing as he shows it to his athlete. At thispoint, Ralph Boston or not, I have to saysomething. I can’t get his attention soTim turns and calls to him and tells himhe needs to put the video recorder away.Ralph realizes what we think and imme-diately responds “Oh no, no, I’m sorry,I’m really sorry! I wasn’t showing himvideo images. I couldn’t get the darnthing to work. I couldn’t get it off ofpause!” Being over the age of 60 andadmittedly technology challenged I im-mediately assured Ralph that I com-pletely understood and he was welcometo stay right where he was.

Track and field officiating is educa-tional, rewarding, enjoyable and you getthe opportunity to meet former Olympi-ans and world record holders who sufferfrom some of the same age related defi-ciencies that you do.

Track and FieldOfficiating is Great!

Several KTC Officials were recog-nized for outstanding service as vol-unteer officials at a reception hosted

by the UT Athletic Department on Sun-day, January 24. The reception was heldin the East Sky Boxes at Neyland Sta-dium. New KTC President, Ed Leaver,and Kristy Altman, KTC Executive Di-rector, attended and met many of theofficials who represent the club through-out the Southeast as well as nationally.

Tara Brooks, UTAD representativeand host, introduced her staff to thegroup; she also introduced David Elliott,Assistant Athletic Director for UTAD,responsible for management of Trackand Field, who welcomed the officialsand thanked them for their longtime sup-port of the sport at Tennessee.

2009 KTC OFFICIALSAWARDS



Help make Knoxville and UT the premier track andfield venue in the Southeast

Help ensure fair youth, college, open, and mastercompetitions

Help educate, civilize, and develop self-esteem amongthousands of youth

Stand on the track looking important with coloredflags in your hands

Travel to exotic locations like Alabama and Mississippi

Eat free sandwiches and pizza

Use large quantities of sunscreen; occasionally don araincoat and waterproof shoes

Learn more than you want to know about the rules oftrack and field

Receive a lot of stuff to clutter your home: hats,shirts, key chains, and more!

BECOME A KTC TRACK & FIELDOFFICIAL

Those wishing to improve themselves and the quality of track and fieldcompetitions should contact Steve Luper, KTC Coordinator of Officials, at

[email protected] or 522-4411.

Steve Luper , Officials Coordinator,and Stanley Underwood, USATF Certi-fication Chair for Tennessee, then pre-sented awards to several KTC Officials.Four KTC Officials received awards asOutstanding USATF Officials for thecurrent Olympiad.

This honor may be achieved only oncein an Olympiad and is restricted to offi-cials who have National or Master levelcertification. The honorees for 2009were: Brenda Kane, David Lane, JeffNelson, and Lee Capps.

Steve Luper presented the Robert L.Neff Service Award, the most presti-gious award offered a KTC Official, toMr. Do-It-All, Mickey Stooksbury.Mickey has been invaluable in his sup-port of the KTC Youth Athletics Pro-gram, the Volunteer Track Classic, theKIL Championships, and many othercompetitions. He has designed and builtvaluable specialty items for use by offi-cials during competition. His many con-tributions emulate the role model forwhom the honor is named.

Veteran KTC official StanleyUnderwood was inducted intothe USATF Official’s Hall of Fame

December 4 during the 2009 AnnualMeeting of USATF in Indianapolis.Underwood, a USATF Master Official,became the first Tennessee official to beinducted. He was cited for his twentyyears service as a track official at all levelsof competition from local youth meets toa long series of NCAA and USATFnational championships and three USOCOlympic Trials. He was often ChiefOfficial for the pole vault at these cham-pionships. During his career, he alsoreceived the Horace Crow Award asOutstanding Field Event Official for 2004.Underwood became a charter member ofthe KTC Hall of Fame in February, 2009.

UNDERWOODINDUCTED INTOUSATF OFFICIALS

HALL OF FAME

from left, Len Krsak, National Officials Chair, Doug Logan, CEO, USATF,Stanley Underwood, Stephanie Hightower, President, USATF)

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DECEMBER 21, 2009

KTC BOARD OF DIRECTORSMinutes of December Meeting

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The December meeting of the Knox-ville Track Club Board of Direc-tors was held on December 21,

2009 at 7 pm at the Parks and RecreationBuilding on Sutherland Avenue. Presi-dent Ron McElhaney called the meetingto order at 7:01 pm. In attendance alongwith Ron McElhaney were Felon Wil-son, Bobby Holcomb, Chris Harper,Will Skelton, Ken Childs, Jeff Colfer, EdLeaver, Emily Boling, Mick Larabee,Eddie Reymond, and Eric Branch. Guestsincluded Kristy Altman, David Morris,and Shanna Jestice.

Approval of Minutes —Approval of Minutes —Approval of Minutes —Approval of Minutes —Approval of Minutes — The min-utes of the November October 26thmeeting were approved unanimously aswritten.

Regular Reports

Treasurer’s ReportTreasurer’s ReportTreasurer’s ReportTreasurer’s ReportTreasurer’s Report — received viae-mail from Brad Adams.

Marathon Director’s Report —Marathon Director’s Report —Marathon Director’s Report —Marathon Director’s Report —Marathon Director’s Report —received via email from Jason Altman.

Managing Director-KristyManaging Director-KristyManaging Director-KristyManaging Director-KristyManaging Director-KristyAltman — Altman — Altman — Altman — Altman — Draft of 2010 Budget waspresented and discussed.

Youth Athletics ProgramYouth Athletics ProgramYouth Athletics ProgramYouth Athletics ProgramYouth Athletics Program — re-port received via e-mail from MartySonnenfeldt.

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Discussion Items

Post Collegiate Scholarships final draftswere approved unanimously.

Eddie Reymond has asked to be re-moved from the Board of Directors andpresented David Morris as potential can-didate for his replacement.

Election of Board Members —Election of Board Members —Election of Board Members —Election of Board Members —Election of Board Members —Eric Branch was elected as temporarymember to replace outgoing board memberin October. Eric has served as RaceDirector of Fireball, on the Marathon Op-erating Committee and Long Distance Com-mittee. Eric was unanimously accepted fora three year term as a board member.

after giving birth to Miles (love the name!)last summer. She took 2009 off due to herpregnancy, but recently finished the Tal-lahassee Marathon in 3:18, good enoughfor second place for the ladies.

Tammy Slusser –Tammy Slusser –Tammy Slusser –Tammy Slusser –Tammy Slusser – 2009 may havebeen Tammy’s first marathon in Knox-ville, but she sure did make it count. Themasters runner from Monroeville, PA,

Emily Bolling was elected as a tempo-rary member to replace outgoing boardmember in October. Emily has served onthe Long Distance Committee and on theMarathon Operating Committee. Emilywas unanimously accepted for a threeyear term as a board member.

David Morris was introduced by EddieReymond. David has served on theMarathon Operating Committee. Davidhas helped with organizing Pigeon Forge8K run in the past. David was unani-mously accepted for a 3 year term as aboard member

Sandra Hogan was nominated to serveas treasurer. Sandra was unanimouslyaccepted as Treasurer.

Chris Harper was nominated to serveas vice president. Chris was unani-mously accepted as vice president.

Ed Leaver was nominated to serve aspresident. Ed was unanimously acceptedas president.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:52pm.

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pushed eventual champion Kathy Wolskifor much of the race, but finally faded,settling for second.

Kathy Wolski – Kathy Wolski – Kathy Wolski – Kathy Wolski – Kathy Wolski – Kathy was injuredfor the second half of 2009 and earlyweeks of 2010. She hopes to have thefitness to help her defend her 2009 title.Never count against her. She ran the2008 marathon just eight weeks after

giving birth and finished third to Gilletteand Cranford.

Finally, who knows how many Kenyanswill decide during the month of March tocome to Knoxville for the marathon?With increased prize money in the full thisyear, ($1500 to each gender’s winner in-stead of $1000), some elite Kenyans maydecide to join us. Stay tuned…..


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by Pete Quinn, KTC Social Gadfly

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Snow and cold were on the agendafor the start of the New Year. Wehave not been disappointed. So far

we have been fortunate enough to haveaccomplished the goal of having bad weatheron most of our social runs. Yes if it weren’tbelow freezing and snowing out we wouldnot know what to do with ourselves.

The year has started off slowly withthe gray and gloom of winter settling inon the fun runners of the running club.Plans for our bikini and tighty whitey runhad to be scrapped for yet another year.

We did have several F U N O runs(freeze your nuts off) these past couple ofmonths. So with the cold and dull of thewinter almost behind it leaves us a lot tolook forward to.

Before we look ahead we should knowthat the KTC was well represented at theSuperbowl party at the Sunsphere. Agroup of the intrepid runners gather in therotund- ness arena of the Sunphere, tocheer their teams on. Most admitted theywere there to watch the commercials.Cades Cove has been a popular destina-

tion for French Toast Runs. We willhave several more in the upcomingmonths.

Looking ahead to warmer times. BIGPLANS for the annual running of thegreen on St. Patrick’s Day, which justhappens to be on a Wednesday this yearMarch 17th. Plans are to meet at theCandy Factory, corner of Clinch andWFP and then tour several of downtownKnoxville’s finer establishments.

Plans are afoot for a pizza run, maybean Ice Bears game, how about a down-town dash this summer. BUT of coursebefore all of this we must celebrate theKnoxville Marathon, coming up in just amonth. Seems like we go from Christ-mas to Marathon to Summer to Christ-mas, all in one year. What a tread mill,somebody stop me!

Stay tuned to the KTC calendar andremember we are not going to comeknock on your door, drag you out of yourhouse to have fun with us. You need toshow up!

The fourth annual Spring Fling Se-ries kicks off with the Run for theSchools April 10 at the Knoxville

Zoo and brings together three organiza-tions supporting worthy causes in thecommunity.

Runners participating in all three SpringFling races will be eligible for cash awardsbased on cumulative time and for specialdoor prizes at the end of the third race.Runners may register as individuals or onteams that include Open, Corporate, andSchools. Runners must register by April10, 2010, to sign up for all three races.

The three Spring Fling Races, all onflat, certified courses, are:

Run for the Schools, a 5K Run, 1-Mile Fun Run and 100-Yard Dash, toraise money for all schools in KnoxCounty, 8 a.m. Saturday, April 10. Therace begins and ends at the Knoxville Zoo.

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Breakthrough Run for Autism, 5KRun and 1-Mile Fun Run, 8 a.m. Satur-day, April 17. The race starts and finishesat Regal Cinemas Pinnacle Stadium 18 atTurkey Creek, running through quietneighborhoods behind Turkey Creek.

Run for the Deaf, 5K Run, 8 a.m.May 1. The race begins and ends on theTennessee School for the Deaf campus,with a route through the Island Homecommunity of Knoxville.

The 2nd annual Run for the Schoolswill provide the community an opportu-nity to support schools located in KnoxCounty, both public and private. Theevent will provide an additional revenuesource for schools, and it will also pro-mote a healthier lifestyle for staff, stu-dents, and their families. Proceeds fromthe event will be distributed to the schools,with amounts determined by the numberof participants representing each school.

The Run for the Schools will be producedby Total Race Solutions, a local racemanagement and timing company. BetsyJohnson is the race director.

The 4th annual Breakthrough Run forAutism benefits Breakthrough, a non-profit organization started by parentscommitted to improving the lives of adultswith autism. Breakthrough aims to pro-vide individualized services that offerquality care, a safe environment, familyconnection and community involvement,according to Judi Brookshire and SusanLee, race co-directors and Breakthroughboard members.

Breakthrough has developed housing,recreational and educational programsand work opportunities for adults withautism. Breakthrough is the first suchorganization in Tennessee to providethose services specifically for adults withautism.

The Run for the Deaf, which has beenheld annually since the mid-1980s, helps




The MarathonDoug Mooney, Marathon Runner

It’s only two words and I’m sure if you ask lots of people their meaning, you’ll get severaldefinitions. Go ahead, ask and you’ll see

For some people they mean John Wayne, Rambo or Star Wars movies played over and overagain on Saturday, all day long on their TV

Some people will associate them with a “Super Sale” lasting seventy-two hours at a car lot, amall or perhaps on some busy street

But if you ask a runner, a jogger, someone that’s taken off running on a lonely road, he’ll tellyou that it’s a war of two combatants, for several hours, while both remain on their feet

He’ll tell you that it doesn’t matter if it’s Boston, New York, Paris, Marine Corps or one held insome small “out of the way” country place

Whether it’s a large turnout or just a few runners, both combatants will be equally prepared tomake it “one hell of a race”

One of the combatants has trained very hard for months. He’s convinced of his abilities and hasconfidence that although his will might be bent, but it will never break

While his competitor is watching his every move ready to pounce on him if he makes a singlemistake.

As is always the case the race goes on for 26 miles and 385 yards, from the start all the way tothe finish line.

The question that will need to be answered is, “Will he be able to finish” and if so what will behis time?

He knows that fatigue will be a weapon that his competitor will use against him, as well asmuscle cramps and tired legs, but he feels that he’s “up to the test”

For all those hours that it takes, his opponent will be reminding him of the pain that he’sputting his body through and trying to get him to stop and rest

Each and every marathon has these evenly matched combatants that participate. You’veprobably never heard of them and have no idea who they can be

They’re the real reason that people run the marathon. Not for the money, the glory, themedals or any other award. It’s to see how they fare in a match of, “ME versus ME”.

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fund direct services for children at theTennessee School for the Deaf that aren’tfunded by the state. The state-sponsoredresidential and day school serves childrenfrom preschool through 12th grade whoare deaf or hard of hearing. Students,who go home on weekends, participateby running the “final mile” of the run at theschool the Friday before the race. JeanneFair, physical education teacher at TSD,is the race director. The school’s ParentTeacher Counselor Association hosts theannual race.

Registration for students in grades K-12 is $10 for each race or $30 for the

Spring Fling series. Others may registerfor the three-race Spring Fling series for$45.00. For individual races, registrationfor Run for the Schools is $15, plus $5 forchip timing, and the Breakthrough Runfor Autism and the Run for the Deaf are$20 for each race. Registration includesa t-shirt from each run.

To register for all three Spring Flingraces on one form, go to www.ktc.org todownload a form. Entry forms for allthree races are available on the KnoxvilleTrack Club’s web site. Results will beposted on both the KTC and Total RaceSolutions websites.

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KTC Grand Prix Standingsthrough Whitestone 30k 2/28/10

Jerry Schohl - KTC Grand Prix recordkeeper

KnoxvilleTrack ClubStewart Ellington 25

Bob Cunningham 21Keith Hill 21Alan Horton 19Andy Baksa 17Jim Stringham 16Travis Wilson 14Douglas Young 14Chris Miller 13Matthew Dugan 13Keith Gemeinhart 12Patrick Gildea 12Langston Shelton 12Earl Sizemore 12Al Leitch 11Jose Salas 11Bobby Holcombe 10Nick Lavrik 10Brad Adams 10Brent Bueche 10Jeff Chapman 10Joe Minall 10Anthony Famigliotti 9Peter Woerner 9Steve Zimo 9

5 men tied with 8

MALEAndee Cranford 21Laura Gearhiser 19Becky Tener 19Molly Allen 18Doris Windsand-Dausman 18Marie Tedesco 18Erica Tedford 17Phyllis Sizemore 16Joan Tomlinson 13Jennifer Brigati 13Allison Lee 12Marsha Morton 11Melanie Cox 11Leslie Hege 11Tracy Brooks 10Julie Claxton 10Jennifer Brown 10Rebecca Polite 10Joanne Devlin 10Nicole Howe 10Emily Chaney 9Kathy Wolski 9

8 women tied with 8

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CORPORATE TEAMSCrowe Horwatch LLP 8Team Clayton 5The Bean Team 5

WOMEN’S TEAMSFoot RX/EBS Team Racing Women 20Runners Market Ladies 15Health Shoppe Women 7Foothills Smokers BBQ Ladies 2

TEAM COMPETITIONTeam Runners Market 20Foot RX / EBS Team Racing 15Team Health Shoppe 7Best of the Rest 5Team Runners Market Masters 4WAM 3

Explanation of scoring system andcomplete results on www.ktc.org



Bobby Holcombe, race director

DIRTY DOZEN DOOZY 8K EUROSTYLE CROSS COUNTRY RACE

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Once again, the Knoxville TrackClub’s Dirty Dozen Doozy CrossCountry Challenge proved to be

a brutal and exciting race. Almost ninetyrunners braved the rain and cold to com-pete in this second annual event at VictorAshe Park in Knoxville. The race servedas a fundraiser for the Knoxville TrackClub Hood to Coast Team which takesplace in August 2010 and Youth AthleticProgram.

Neither the men’s and women’s courserecords were challenged due to the awfulconditions. Stewart Ellington and EmilyMack won the overall men’s and women’s

titles respectively. Outstanding job by-both Stewart and Emily! Our Masterswinners were Ray Wilson and LauraGearheiser. Full results are available atwww.ktc.org. Great job to everyone!

As always, our events would not bepossible without the participation andsupport of our sponsors and donors.Many thanks go out to the KnoxvilleTrack Club Volunteers and the City ofKnoxville EMT crew.

Finally, as we all know, none of ourgreat KTC events would be successfulwithout the help of our volunteers. Pat

Gildea, Andrew Press, Crag Schwartz,Keith Hill, Rebekah Justice, LindseySellmer, Kristy Altman, MartySonnenfeldt, Ed Leaver, Cindi Holcombe,Ethan Coffey, Camille Crumpton, JeffDay, Jimmy Mittlestat, Max Paquette,Herb Gangler, Laura Gearheiser, DaveAlderman, Terry Cash, Ken Ross,Michael Mentz, Andy Baksa, Ed Leaverand Dave Milner. Thanks everyone forcoming out in the pouring rain to supportthe event.

I hope everyone got to enjoy a trueEuro Cross Country race. We hope tosee everyone back next year.

MONDAYS: A group run takes place at the Runners Market location in Farragut, 623 N. Campbell Station Road. Similar in character to thelong-standing Wednesday runs at the original location, this is a social run, starting at 5:30 p.m., and will generally utilize the Grisgsby Chapel,Campbell Station and Parkside Greenways. For more information contact the shop at 671-4854 or email [email protected]

TUESDAYS: Track workouts take place on Tuesday afternoons at 5:30 p.m. at the University of Tennessee’s Tom Black Track on VolunteerBoulevard and at the Farragut High School Track at the corner of Kingston Pike and Campbell Station Road in Farragut. Several groups workout concurrently, some are quite fast with others a bit slower. This activity also includes long distance track specific workouts for those involvedin our long distance training program. Workouts are planned with each runner’s ability in mind. Coach Keith Gemeinhart orchestrates thetraditional workout activities; Ken Childs and Bobby Holcombe lead the long distance training program activity. For more information, checkout trackworkouts.blogspot.com

WEDNESDAYS: A festive and relaxed group get-together occurs every Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. at Runners Market, 4443 KingstonPike Avenue, Western Plaza. During Daylight Savings Time, the run usually takes place on the Third Creek Greenway/Bike Trail. When darknessforces the courageous misfits off the bike trail, leaders generally head for the nearby Cherokee Boulevard/Sequoyah Hills neighborhood fora comfortably paced run of 5-6 miles. Afterward, cool beverages and good company are shared at The Market. Also, on occasional Wednesdays,this group plans a social activity/run elsewhere in the surrounding Knoxville community; see social activity calendar for updates. For moreinfo, please contact Pete Quinn at [email protected].

THURSDAYS: The Health Shoppe in Suburban Center hosts a run at 6:00 pm every Thursday. The group run will take place on the Jean TeagueGreenway below West Hills YMCA. Question, call Eddie Reymond at 693-4909.

SATURDAYS: Training runs for those preparing for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon and Half Marathon, as well as other long distanceevents, meet at various locations around Knoxville for runs of increasing length during late fall and through the winter. For more information,contact [email protected].

SUNDAYS: In response to several requests for organized weekend group runs, KTC is now offering a group run on Sunday mornings at 8:00 am.The group meets at the new Earth Fare adjacent to the Third Creek Greenway. This location offers plenty of parking and various distances to runalong the Greenway and Neyland Drive. Whether you’re running only a few miles or training for a marathon, you’re likely to find someone inour group to keep you company. For more information contact Dave Alderman at [email protected].

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Susan Rutherford, race director

BAKSA BLAZES NEW COURSERECORD AT CALHOUNS


The weather was perfect for the 18th

Annual Calhoun’s 10 Miler on Janu-ary 18th, 2010. Temps were in the

mid 40’s with overcast skies and whoknew that a new course record wasabout to be broken. Andy Baska set anew over course record by 58 seconds tobeat out Ben Lukowski from 2008.

Calhoun’s was our host once againthis year along with The Runner’s Mar-ket. And as usual, this event could nothappen without the support of both.Calhoun’s provided a great hot breakfastfor all that ran and special thanks to StacyZarzado from Super Cuts and Calhoun’swho provided some great door prizesthat were well received.

Congratulations to our overall malewinner Andy Baska with a time of 51:44,and the overall Female winner MollyAllen with a time of 1:03:56. MaleMasters winner Keith Gemeinhart had atime of 1:00:09 and Female Masters

winner was Marsh Morton at 1:11:24.Male Grandmasters winner was GregJohnson with a time of 1:01:06 andFemale Grandmasters winner was DorisWindsand-Dausma at 1:18:16. MaleVeterans overall winner was LangstonShelton at 1:11:12 and FemaleVeterans winner was MarieTedesco at 1:32:57. Clydes-dale Overall winner was JeffChapman with a time and1:08:36 and Athena Overallwinner was Nicole Howe witha time of 1:27:55.

I would like to thank all of the 40 plusvolunteers that should up early on theirSaturday morning to help out with therace. As usual, these events cannot takeplace without all the support. Thanks toEarl and Phyllis Sizemore for manningthe Parking zone, Elizabeth Corbett, LizaGraves, Tracy Rafferty, Cindy Pack,Gary Seargent, and Stacy Zazado for Dayof Registration. Terry Higgins, Terry

Cash, Laura Gearhiser, Will Jorgensenand Jennifer Wolfenbarger for Pre-Reg-istration, Joe Piscitello for keeping every-one in line as the Volunteer Coordinator.Course set up was well executed byFelon Wilson, Paul Barrette, Bob

Cunningham and Jeff Colfer.Water Stops were handled byLindsay Parks, AngieSchmidt, Whitney Lewis,Heather Houk, Judy and JimSeneker and Jo Harris. Splittimer was Pete Quinn. CourseMonitors were David Kimball,Peggy Kane, Karen Hatfield,

Chris Harper, Tom Wells and TroyRebert. And finally the finish line wasnone other than Ron McElhaney, CindyPack, Joe Pisticello, Wendy Williams,Craig Schwartz, Wild Running Bill, RandyHatfield and Ken Childs.

This was a first time experience for meas race director; I could not have done itwithout all the above. Hats off to you!

KTC’S MEMORIAL DAY TRADITION - MAY 29, 2010

EXPO 10,000 / 5KEXPO 10,000 / 5KEXPO 10,000 / 5KEXPO 10,000 / 5KEXPO 10,000 / 5KSTARTS ON HOWARD BAKER DRIVE NEAR POLICE STATION

FINISHES ON HOWARD BAKER DR NEAR COLISEUMBOTH EVENTS WALKER FRIENDLY!

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.KTC.ORG


Nicole Howe, co-race director

STRAWBERRY PLAINS


Weekend weather has been lessthan ideal for winter trainingand racing, but race morning

was uncharacteristically dry and clear.Hundreds of runners and walkers cameout to enjoy a beautiful course, delicioussoup, and thanks to KTC’s “no head-phones” policy – each others’ company.This year saw a noticeable increase inrunners coming to scenic Straw Plainsfrom neighboring cities and states.

In the 10K, local runners dominatedthe field. Andy Baksa claimed the men’stitle in 30:45. He was soon joined at thefinish line by Alan Horton in 31:03 andStewart Ellington in 31:36. Emily Mackclaimed the women’s title in 39:01 fol-lowed by Tracy Brooks in 39:38 andMarsha Morton in 42:16. Tim Ensignand Sarah Starling won the masters’division. Greg Johnson and Cheryl Paulwere grandmasters winners. Bob Griffithand Joan Meixell (the only non-localoverall winner) took home veterans tro-phies. Clydesdale and Athena runnerswere hard-pressed to keep up with cham-pions Jeff Chapman and Nancy White.

For the second year, teams have elected

to compete in the 10K distance. TeamRunners Market posted the best score,followed by Team Runners Market Mas-ters, Foot RX / EBS Team Racing, TeamHealth Shoppe, Best of the Rest, and FEERCRUNNERS. On the women’s side, FootRX / EBS Team Racing Women beatRunners Market Women by 40 seconds.

In the half marathon, PeterWoerner was the winner in1:15:04. Matt Mitchell wasa distant second in 1:20:15.Dave Johnston took third in1:21:55. Molly Allen wonthe women’s race in1:23:14. Christina Johnstonwas second in 1:27:38, edgingout Andee Swann who finished in1:28:00. Nick Lavrick and LesleeHege were masters winners. Earl Brownand Doris Windsand-Dausma won grand-masters titles. Langston Shelton andMarie Tedesco won the veterans titles.Clydesdale and Athena winners wereKevin Craig and Elisabeth Carls.

In keeping with weather conditions inEast Tennessee in February, runnerswere encouraged to take a gamble. Along

the course, run-ners in both the10K and HalfMarathon had theopportunity to takeplaying cards toassemble either awinning pokerhand or a highblackjack hand. Atthe end of the day,many people wererewarded for theirefforts with vari-ous prizes fromgenerous sponsorssuch as Fleet FeetSports, LaSelva

MedSpa and Reflexology, Premier Mar-tial Arts, Runners Market, and Lox Sa-lon. Age group awards matched the cardtheme as winners took home custom-made heart shaped decks of playing cardscommemorating the event.

Sponsors for the event were: Tennes-see Sports Medicine Group, Lawler-Wood, LLC, Mid-Day Café, RunnersMarket, and B97.5.

Perhaps most compelling about KTCis its volunteers. Once again, race direc-tors were humbled and amazed at theoutstanding efforts of each of thesepeople. Although the list is extensive,each individual deserves recognition and

more for their time and en-ergy. Thanks so much toto: Al Leitch, Amy Holder,Andy Howe, Ben Boney,Bob & Margie McClean,

Bob Cunningham, BobbyZitelli, Braswells Kely, Brian

Lewis, Cheryl Hadian, ChrisHarper, Craig Swartz, Dana Omari, DaveWaddell, David Horton, David Morris,Debbie Stairs, Shane Hege, Ed & SueLeaver, Frank Murphy, Heather Lawson,Jessica White, Joe Ossenmacher-Bedford, Joyce & Hayes Hunter, Karen& Randy Hatfield, Ken Childs, KristyBohon, Laura Gearhiser, Lindsay SellmerWortley, Lindsay Parks, Lisa McMahan,Luke Cooper, Matt Peeples, MichaelDeLisle, Missy Kane, Nancy GravesRoberson, Patricia Lees, Paul Barrette,Sabrina DeVault, Scott & Ann Schmidt,Susan Marti, Susan Rutherford, TerryCash, Terry Higgins, Tom Wells, TracyRafferty, Will Jorgensen

Even with this many people, some-times needs arise that are unique andunexpected. In those cases, many run-ners and their loved ones stepped for-ward to replenish coffee, fetch an EMT,look for lost keys, pick up trash, andmany other “small things” that make the“big thing” so much fun. Please thank avolunteer, then, sometime soon, jointhem to see for yourself why so many ofthem volunteer time and time again.


Cindy Holcombe, assistant race director


The beauty and solitude of countryroads were once again the settingof the 8th Annual Whitestone 30k

and Team Relay. In his second year asrace director, Bobby Holcombe suc-cessfully organized thechallenging 18.3 milecourse which has gainedquite a reputation as ter-rific training for the Cov-enant Health KnoxvilleMarathon. Over 200 run-ners braved the hilly ter-rain and chilly weather to reward them-selves with the fabulous post race break-fast put on by the Whitestone Inn Staff.

Stewart Ellington was the top over-all male once again running1:41:10…only 10 seconds off his courserecord from last year. Stewart wasfollowed by his Runners Market Team-mates Andy Baksa (1:46:20) and AlanHorton (1:48:08) to round out the top3 males.

On the ladies side, RM’s own Kathy

Wolksi once again claimed top femaleprize in a time of 2:11:06, followed byErica Tedford (2:14:01) and Foot Rx/EBS runner Andee Cranford took 3rd

with a time of 2:17:20.

Other overall winnerswere: Male Masters,Michael Carlson (1:59:51),Female Masters, MelanieCox (2:25:46), Male GrandMasters, Keith Hill(2:19:04), Female Grand

Masters, Becky Tener (2:50:46), MaleVeterans, Bob Cunningham (2:40:43)and Female Veterans, Marie Tedesco(3:16:20).

Runners Market also took the OpenRelay Team title with a time of 1:39:22and the Women’s Team Relay title wascaptured by the ladies of Foot Rx/EBSwith a time of 2:11:05. The CorporateTeam tile went to The Bean Team witha time of 2:45:12.

This race, as all of our fantastic KTC

races, would not be possible withoutthe help of so many organizations andvolunteers who so freely donate theirresources and time.

Thanks to Paul Cowell and the won-derful staff at the Whitestone Inn forproviding a wonderful setting and deli-cious post race breakfast.

Many thanks also to Kevin andSamantha Pack and Runners Marketand to Mike Milner and Knoxville Bev-erage Company for prize donations.

Also, thank you to the Roane CountySherriff’s Department and EMT’s forhelping provide a safe venue for ourrunners.

Finally, many thanks to the almostsixty volunteers who braved the frigidtemperatures to provide support in theareas of course monitoring, parking,registration, photography, water stops,finish line, and course set up and cleanup.

Special thanks to KTC president EdLeaver for his tireless work and to AlLeitch for hauling the KTC trailer up tothe inn.

We hope to see you all next year foryet another great race as the KTC faithfulagain gather for the Whitestone 30k.

TEMPS COOL, TIMESHOT AT WHITESTONE


KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB APPRECIATES ITS FINE SPONSORSPATRONIZE THEM WITH DELIGHT AND GRATITUDE!


CASA of East Tennessee, Inc

CASA of East Tennessee, Inc.

& Knox CountiesServing Hamblen, Jefferson, Sevier, Blount,

East TN CASA 5K Light of Hope Run/Walk March 20, 2010 9:00 AM Jefferson Federal Parking Lot, Morristown, TN Intersection of Merchants Greene Blvd and Hwy 11E

All proceeds and donations benefit CASA of East Tennessee - voices for abused and neglected children in

Hamblen and Jefferson Counties.

LOCATION: Starts and finishes near the parking lot of

Jefferson Federal Bank at the intersection of Merchants

Greene Blvd and Hwy 11E in Morristown, TN.

DIRECTIONS: See the Race web site at

www.dsilvers.com/casa5k.html

REGISTRATION: All pre registered runners should have

their entry forms postmarked no later than March 10.

Race day registration begins at 8:00am.

FEES: $17 if pre registered and $20 the day of the race.

Students with student ID $15 Children under 8 are Free

without T shirt or $5 with a T shirt. (Special discount for

teams of 8 or more who pre register $12). Race day

registration begins at 8:00am. All runners will be entered

into great door prize drawing.

T SHIRTS: Pre registered runners receive a shirt on race

day. Race day registrants receive shirts if supplies are

available.

AWARDS: To the overall 1st 3rd place male and female and

for the top 3 male/female finishers in the following age

divisions: <10, 11 13,14 19,20 24,25 29,30 34,35 39,40

44,45 49,50 54,55 59,60 64,65 69,70+

REFRESHMENTS: Water will be supplied during and after

the race. Snacks will also be supplied after the race.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: call David at 423 754 6712

or email: [email protected]

Please Support Our Sponsors:

Name: __________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________

City: ____________________ State: ____ Zip: __________

Phone: ____________ E mail: _______________________

Age: _____ Birthday (m/d/yy): _________ Gender: M F

Emergency Contact/Phone: _________________________

Shirt Size: Adult S M L XL XXL Child S M L

Optional: I would like to run this race on behalf of a

specific abused/neglected CASA child whose name I will

wear on my shirt ($10): (Payable at Registration)

Mail completed entry form and fee to:

CASA of East Tennessee

15039 Pinnacle Pointe

Mooresburg, TN 37811

Athlete’s Release: To Race, you must sign and date this!! I know that running and volunteering to work in street races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter and run in the CASA Run/Walk unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risk associated with running and/or volunteering in the above-mentioned race, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the conditions of the road and the traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read the waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I , for myself , and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release CASA of East Tennessee, Inc., the city of Morristown, any and all members thereof, all volunteers, and all sponsors, their representative successors, from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of my participation in the above-mentioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. ___________________________________________ ________________________ Athlete’s Signature Date Date ___________________________________________ ________________________ Parent’s Signature (if athlete under 18) Date


__________________________ _______________________ _____

Athlete's Signature & if under 18, parent's signature Date

OFFICIAL 2010 BELLY OF THE BEAST ENTRY FORM

Race Number

Name

Last____________________________________

First___________________________________

Sex Circle One male female

Year of Birth ______

Birthdate Mo. ____ Day ____ Yr ____

T-shirt Size (circle one)

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ATHLETE'S RELEASE: PLEASE READ, TO RUN THE RACE, YOU MUST SIGN AND DATE IT.I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter andrun in the Belly of the Beast Offroad Race unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by anydecision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with runningand /or volunteering to work in the aforementioned race, including but not limited to falls, contact with otherparticipants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the condition of the road and trafficon the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, andin consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waiveand release KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, RUNNERS MARKET, BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN SPORTS, NATIONALHEALTH CARE, ASICS, AND KNOX COUNTY, any and all members thereof, and all further sponsors, their represen-tatives, successors, from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned event,even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record ofthis event for any legitimate purpose.

Fill Out Completely and Mail with Entry Fee to:Michael deLisle, Belly of the Beast Race

4443 Kingston Pike, Knoxville TN 37919

Make checks payable to

The Knoxville Track Club (No refunds)

We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits

unsportsmanlike conduct or is abusive to volunteers!

DATE TIME PLACE: Sunday, March 21, 2009. 5:00 pm. EDT. Starts/finishes at Melton Hill Park in far northwest Knox County.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This roughly five mile, convoluted, reverse double loop course begins with a downhill charge across a broad grassy field. The course

then enters the woods and climbs up and down The Baby Beast. Skirting Melton Hill Lake, runners then return to the grassy mown pathways for a significant distance

before passing the registration area and encountering for the first time The Fearsome Beast. Assuming safe ascent of the Beast, runners then spend a good deal more

time on grassy pathways looping around the park before tackling once again The Baby Beast. Hurtling downhill from its summit, runners then rejoin the grassy

pathways for another mile or so before embarking on a final climb up the back side of The Beast. A final, death-defying plunge down the face of The Beast itself

brings the exhausted runners to the finish line where they collapse in paroxysms of pain and oxygen deprivation. All in all a fun course.

DIRECTIONS: From Knoxville, take Pellissippi Parkway to Hardin Valley Road, then head west to Steele Road at the Hardin Valley Elementary School. Go right

to first intersection, Sam Lee Road, and turn left. There will be no more turns. Sam Lee Road joins Couch Mill Road and continues into Williams Bend Road, which

runs right into the park.

REGISTRATION AND FEES: Fee: $10.00. Yup, you heard me: ten bucks. Five bucks for students 14 and younger. Two KTC volunteer coupons will waive

fee. On line registration available at www.ktc.org.

T-SHIRTS: Special limited edition T-shirts will be printed for the series.

RACE NUMBER PICKUP: Numbers will not be mailed. Pick up packet at race site 30-90 minutes before the start.

INDIVIDUAL RACE AWARDS: Awards will vary from race to race.

REWARDS: The eminent satisfaction of completing a challenging run, testing oneself against the elements, and participating in a delightful romp among the

woods, waters and fields of East Tennessee.

SPECIAL SERIES AWARDS: Points will be awarded for overall finish (and volunteerism) at each of the TTT Series races. Top point earners at the end of

the series (10 each male / female and < 40 / 40+) will receive TTT Series awards. Participation (racing or volunteering) in four of the races is required for

consideration for series awards. Overall top male and female and top male and female masters qualify for free entry to Big South Fork Trail Race and hotel

accomodations for that race.

RESULTS: Results will be available on the Knoxville Track Club website: www.ktc.org

COURSE ETIQUETTE: We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct or is abusive to volunteers. Due to insurance

regulations, no headsets, earphones, bicycles, baby strollers, roller blades or pets on the course.

SAFETY: The course will be monitored with water and aid stations; however, due to the unusual nature of this race (and trail racing generally) we strongly recommend

that you : (1) Carry your own water with a fanny pack, (2) If sensitive to insect stings or bites, carry your own medication, and (3) Do some pre-race training offroad,

as there is no substitute for experience. We want you to have a good time.

INFO FOR RUNNING OR VOLUNTEERING: Contact race directors Laura Gearhiser [email protected] or Dwayne VanHoose [email protected]

or 865.310.8491. More info 865.588.1650

Address ____________________________________________________

City ________________________________ State ___________ Zip _____

Phone ( ) _______ - _______ E-Mail Address ______________________

In case of emergency, call ________________________

at Phone ( ) ________ - ________

BELLBELLBELLBELLBELLY OF THE BEAST OFFROAD RACEY OF THE BEAST OFFROAD RACEY OF THE BEAST OFFROAD RACEY OF THE BEAST OFFROAD RACEY OF THE BEAST OFFROAD RACEThe Knoxville Track Club's Treadin' Trodden Trails 2010 Offroad Running Series proudly presents


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Course Etiquette

Results will be posted at totalracesolutions.com and ktc.org.

Name:

Address:

City:

Age as of 4/10/10: 4/17/10: 5/1/10:

Date of Birth:Sex:

State:

Phone:

Zip:

Male Female

Athlete's Release - Please Read Carefully

Detach along this line.

Team CompetitionTeam Name:

Team Captain:

Open Schools

I know that running and volunteering to work in road races arepotentially hazardous activities. I should not enter the Spring Fling racesunless I am medically able and properly trained. I understand that theentry fee is non-refundable and race numbers are non-transferable. Iagree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability tosafety complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and/orvolunteering to work in the aforementioned races, including but notlimited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, thecondition of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being knownand appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing all thesefacts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I formyself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release theSpring Fling Races and their members, all participating sponsors, theirrepresentatives, successors, from all claims of liability of any kind arisingout of my participation in the aforementioned event, even though thatliability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of thepersons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoingto use any photography, motion pictures, recording or any otherrecording of this event for any legitimate purpose.

Athlete's Signature Date

Parent or Guardian's Signature (if under 18) Date

Emergency Contact:

Name:

Phone: ( )

This form and the combined $45.00/$30.00 entry fee are validthrough April 10, 2010. (After the April 10th deadline please entereach race individually.)

Run for the Schools Run for Autism Run for the Deaf

Our Team Will Compete In (check all that apply):

T-Shirt Size (circle one) YM S M L XL XXL

Total Race SolutionsP. O. Box 30667Knoxville, TN 37930-0667

Or register online at:totalracesolutions.com

Spring Fling Entry Form

Email:

Fee: $45.00 / $30.00 for Students K-12Make checks payable to and mail form to:

T h e F o u r t h A n n u a l

Breakthrough Run for Autism Turkey Creek Regal Cinema Saturday, April 17, 2010 8:00 AMwww.breakthroughknoxville.com

The mission of Breakthrough is to improve the lives of adults with autism. We are committed to providing a full array of

individualized services that offer quality care, a safe environment, family connection and community involvement in a cost

effective way.

Run for the Deaf Tennessee School for the Deaf Saturday, May 1, 2010 8:00AMwww.tsdeaf.org/rftd

The Tennessee School for the Deaf is a state-supported residential school for hearing-impaired children 3-22 years old. The school

has served the students of Tennessee for over 150 years. All proceeds from the race will support direct services to students at TSD.

Run for the Schools Knoxville Zoo Saturday, April 10, 2010 8:00 AMwww.runfortheschools.org

The purpose of this race is to benefit the students and teachers of all schools (both public and private) in Knox County. The

proceeds from the event will be distributed to the schools based on each individual school's level of participation and to the

individual teachers based on their class's level of participation in the event.

Ro a d Ra c e S e r i e s 2 0 1 0

Combined Early Registration$45.00 / $30.00 for Students K-12

T-ShirtsQuality shirts at all three races.

Early Packet Pick-upFleet Feet at Turkey Creek on

Thursday & Friday prior to each race

Packets will be available at each race site

on race day.

Anyone who is abusive to volunteers or displays unsportsmanlike conduct will be disqualified. No roller blades, bicycles or dogs

allowed on the course. The use of earphones is strongly discouraged. Persons with strollers will start in the back.

Spring Fling Awards

In Addition to Individual Race Awards

1st Male/Female Overall

1st Male/Female Masters (40+)

1st Male/Female Grandmasters (50+)

1st Male/Female Veterans (60+)

$300

$100

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All Spring Fling Awards presented on May 1 at the Run for the Deaf

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The Knoxville Track Club and The Knox Greenways Coalition

Proudly Present

GREENWAYS 5K & 2 MILE WALK/DOG JOG

Date, Time, & Place: Saturday, April 3 at 9 am. Registration, race start, and post-race activities at West High School on Tobler Lane in the Bearden/Sequoyah Hills area. Please have pets on leashes for the Dog Jog.

Course Description and Highlights: Course certified: USATF #TN08085MS. The 5K course is an out and back scenic route eastward from West High School along Third Creek Greenway with a loop turnaround going on Painter Avenue to Concord and back along the greenway. The 2 Mile Walk and Dog Jog route goes westward from West High School along Third Creek Greenway to Forest Heights Road then returning along the greenway.

Expected Participation/Course Records: 200 Runners. Overall Men: Scott Crouter 15:11 (2004); Overall Female: Jasmine Keller 16:34 (2002)

Registration & Entry Fee: Early—$20 or the 5K through March 26, 2010. KTC and Knox Greenways Coalition Members eligible for $5 dis-count on entry fee during pre-registration only. Late and Race Day Registration—$25 for the 5K. 2 Mile Walk/Dog Jog entry fee is $15 through race day. No discount applies on late or race day registration. No T-shirt option—deduct $5.

T-shirts: 1st quality, cotton, short-sleeved. Pre-registered runners will receive shirts on race day. Late registrants as supplies last or at a later date.

Awards: Awards to top 3 Overall, top Masters (40+), Grandmasters (50+), Veterans (60+) for Male and Female. Awards to the top Clydesdale (male, 200 lbs+) and Athena (female, 150 lbs+). Age Divisions: 14 and Under, 15—19, 20—24, 25—29, 30—34, 35– 39. 40—44, 45—49. 50—54, 55—59, 60—64, 65—69, 70—74, 75—79, 80—84, 85+. Overall winners not eligible for age division awards (three deep). Awards must be picked up on race morning or at Runners Market at Western Plaza on Monday, April 5, 2010. Awards will not be mailed.

Grand Prix Points: 2010 Grand Prix Points awarded only to 5K participants.

Refreshments: An assortment of food and drinks will be served following the race.

Results: Compete results will be available on the KTC Website at www.ktc.org.

Race Etiquette: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the 5K course. Headphones are strongly discouraged for this race on the 5K course.

Sponsors: Special thanks to all of our sponsors including Runners Market, River Sports, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, City of Knoxville, Barge Waggoner Sumner Cannon Construction, Knoxville Dermatology Group, Rohm and Haas and Finbarr Saunders.

Information: Contact Race Director Ron McElhaney at 865.777.0409 or 865.307.1765 or via email at [email protected] or Donna

Terzak at 865.531.3839 or via email at [email protected].

OFFICIAL 2010 GREENWAYS 5K & 2 MILE WALK AND DOG JOG ENTRY FORM

Race Number Like to Volunteer at future KTC Events? Check here.

Name: Like to Volunteer for Knox Greenways Events? Check here.

Last: Address:

First: City/State/Zip:

SEX Circle One: Male Female

AGE (as of 4.3.10) Phone (____) ____-_____ Email address:

Birthdate (mo/day/yr) In Case of Emergency, call at

Clydesdale/Athena Division (circle one): Please fill out completely and mail to:

200 lbs + male 150lbs+female KTC/Greenways 5K

4049 Taliluna Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919

Circle T-shirt Size: Make checks payable to: Knoxville Track Club

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FEES:

$15 2 Mile Walk/Dog Jog

$20/Early (thru 3.26.10)

$25/Late and Race Day

Deduct $5—KTC or Knox Greenways

Coalition Member Discount

Deduct $5—NO T-SHIRT

Donation to Knox Greenways Coalition

Total (KTC Vol Coupons Accepted)

NO REFUNDS

ATHLETE'S RELEASE: PLEASE READ, TO RUN THE RACE, YOU MUST SIGN AND DATE IT.

I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter and run in the Greenways 5K & 2 Mile Dog Jog unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and /or volunteering to work in the aforementioned race, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the condition of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself, and any-

one entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, The Knox Greenways Coalition, and the City

of Knoxville, , any and all members thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims or liability of

any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or

carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph,

motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

Athlete’s Signature &If under 18, parent’s signature Date

We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct or is abusive to volun-

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(Proceeds from the event will be distributed to the participating schools based on each school’s level of participation. Open to all schools, both public and private in Knox County)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 6:30 - 7:45 a.m. Packet Pickup/Late Registration8:00 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Walk8:15 a.m. 5K Race Start9:00 a.m. 100 Yard Dash Start

PARTICIPANT COST: Pre registration fee is $10 for Knox County Students and Teachers, $15 for all others. Day of Race fee is $12for Knox County Students and Teachers, $20 for all others.

ZOO ADMISSION: Free to event participants, volunteers, and children under age 2. $8.00 for 2 yrs. - 8th grade; $10.00 for 8th - 12th grade; $10.00 for adults.

PRE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Entry forms must be postmarked by March 26 to qualify for reduced rate. Pre registrationon line at www.runforschools.edgereg.com with a deadline of March 29 for preregistration rate.

PACKAGE PICKUP:11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. April 2 & 3 at Fleet Feet Sports at Turkey Creek. Day of race at the Zoo

T-SHIRT: All pre registered participants will receive cotton short sleeve T-shirt. Day of race registrants, as shirts are available, orat Fleet Feet Sports at Turkey Creek on Saturday, April 24 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.AWARD DIVISIONS: Three deep M/F: overall, 10 & under, 11 to 14, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44,45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 to 74, 75+. One deep M/F: master, grandmaster and veteran.

SCHOOL AWARDS: Minimum of $2.00 for each entry goes back to specified Knox County public/private school as designated on entryform. Special prize to the school with the fastest principal, largest % of student participation, and largest % of teacher participation.

DOWNLOADABLE ENTRY FORMS: www.runfortheschools.org

RACE DIRECTOR: Betsy Johnson (865) 406-9686

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: www.runfortheschools.org

SPRING FLING SERIES: The Run for the Schools is the first of three races in The SpringFling Series. For more information, visit the Run For The Schools website or see the Spring Fling Brochure.

COURSE: USATF Certification inprocess. Course begins and ends at the zoo.

Official RUN FOR THE SCHOOLS - Entry FormLast Name __________________________________________ Address______________________________________________First Name__________________________________________ City __________________________ State _______ Zip________Sex � Male � Female Age as of 4/10/10 _____________ E-mail: ______________________________________________Phone (________) _____________ - ____________________ Emergency Contact: ________________ Phone: _______________Birthday (Month) ___________ (Day) __________ ( Yr) _______ Entry Fee: __________________________Event: � 5K (3.1 miles) or � 1 Mile Fun Walk � 100 yd dashKnox County School:___________________________________ Additional Donation: __________________________T-shirt Size (circle one): YS YM S M L XL XXL Spring Fling: __________________________Fill out entry form completely and mail with entry fee to: Run For The Schools Total: __________________________

P.O. Box 30667Knoxville, TN 37930-0667

Make checks payable to: Run For The Schools� Spring Fling Student $30.00 All Three Races� Spring Fling Adult $45.00 All Three Races

Race #

ATHLETES RELEASE: PLEASE READ, TO PARTICIPATE YOU MUST SIGN AND DATE: I know that participating and vounteering are potentially hazardous. I should not enter in RUN FOR THE SCHOOLS unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide byany decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the event. I assume all risks associated with running, walking or volunteering in the aforementioned race, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, includ-ing high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the condition of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration your acceptance of my application, I for myself and any-one entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release RUN FOR THE SCHOOLS, any and all members thereof, and all sponsors and their representatives, successors, from all claims of liability of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned event, even thoughthat liability might arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in the waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion picture, recordings, or any other record of this event for any ligitimate purpose.The participant knowingly release and hold harmless the Board, Knoxville Zoo, and the City of Knoxville from any injury, accident, or damage sustained by the participant by serving in such capacity.

__________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________Athlete’s Signature If under 18, Parent’s Signature Date

Fees: � $15.00 Non-student � $10.00 Student/Teachers

RUN FOR THE SCHOOLSSaturday, April 10, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.

Knoxville Zoo, Chilhowee Park


2010 Run for Clean Air (run & walk)

Race date: Saturday, April 10, 2010 @ SW end of Cherokee Boulevard in Knoxville, TennesseeRace start: 9 am; onsite registration begins at 7:30 amNeed more information? Go to www.RunforCleanAir.org

OFFICIAL 2010 RUN FOR CLEAN AIR ENTRY FORMComplete entire form printing neatly using capital letters; OK to photocopy.If part of a team, make sure each participant completes an entry form! Mail completed form and fee to:2010 Run for Clean Air 5K - c/o ETCFC - 311 Conference Center Bldg - Knoxville, TN 37996-4134

Are you entering the Run or Walk? (circle one) - 5k Run 5k walk (walkers will not be timed; no bibs or awards)

Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________ Apt. #/Suite __________________

City __________________________________ County _______________________ State ______ Zip __________________________

Email address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone (___________) _____________--___________________ Age (as of April 10, 2010) ____________________________________

Birthday (month) ____________________ (day) ______________ (year) ____________________ Sex (circle one) F M

Team Name _______________________________________________________________________________________________________(if registering as organization with 4 or more participants, please provide either your organization’s or team’s name)

In case of emergency, contact _________________________________________________ Relationship _________________________

Would you like to be added to the East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition html email list? (circle one) - Yes No

How did you hear about the 2010 Run for Clean Air? ____________________________________________________________________

PARTICIPANT’S RELEASE: EVERY ENTRANT MUST READ, SIGN AND DATE TO RACE.I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter in the RUN FOR CLEAN AIR 5K unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race offi cial relative to my ability to safely complete the event. I assume all risks associated with running, walking or volunteering to work in the aforementioned race, include but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, the condition of the road and traffi c on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application or volunteering, I for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, THE EAST TENNESSEE CLEAN FUELS COALITION, any and all mem-bers thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purposes.

_________________________________________________ ______________ Participant’s Signature Date

_________________________________________________ ______________ & if under 18, Guardian’s Signature Date

Circle t-shirt size: S M L XL XXL

RUNNERSPreregistration (thru 4/2/10): $20 = $_________

Preregistration for Knoxville Track Club members, or for organizations entering 4 or more entrants as a team (thru 4/2/10) $15 = $_________

Registration - all (4/3 - 4/10/10): $30 = $_________

WALKERS - registration (thru 4/10/10): $15 = $_________

NO T-SHIRT OPTION (check here � ) Deduct $5

TOTAL: = $_______________

MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO “EAST TN CLEAN FUELS COALITION” or “ETCFC.” NO REFUNDS.

The Run for Clean Air is brought to you by the East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, in association with its many partners, members, and sponsors. As a team, we are working to improve air quality and reduce oil dependence in the beautiful Tennessee Valley.

Thanks much toour Title Sponsor!


April 10, 2010 8:30 am Women’s Start

9:00 am Men’s Start

Start and Finish in beautiful Oak Ridge, TN on the campus of Roane State Community College Race Day Registration/Check in will be in the Atrium in the RSCC-OR building from 7:15-8:15am

ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT: Crossroads Ministry, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose goal is to serve Anderson and surrounding counties by providing transitional housing and a safe place for at-risk first time mothers and their babies with no place else to go. Support this great cause! www.crossroadstransition.org

Major Sponsors:

Barnhart Crane and Rigging CompanyRoane State Community College

Directions: From Knoxville, take the Pellissippi Pkwy into Oak Ridge. Turn right onto Lafayette Ave, right onto Emory Valley Rd, left onto Briarcliff Rd. Please be aware that the race travels down Emory Valley Rd, so the street will be blocked off at the start of the women’s race.

USATF Course Certification TN09002MS

EVENTS - A competitive 5K road race, 5K walk, or virtual participation*. This race is open to both men and women. *A virtual participant does not physically complete the course, but for their donation receives a T-shirt.

ENTRY FEES: � $20 if postmarked by April 1, $25 after and day of Race � Virtual participants may register for $20 up to race day. � Special Student price of $15 if under 19 yrs old or RSCC. Shirts are not guaranteed to race day registrants. Please pre-register. Make checks payable to: Crossroads Women’s 5K. Mail check and bottom of this form to: Crossroads Women’s 5K 203 Timbercrest Dr Oak Ridge, TN 37830

AWARDS: Top three overall, 1st Masters (40+), 1st Grandmaster (50+),, and three deep age divisions 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, mother-daughter, father-son, and three generation awards. Overall winners not eligible for age division.

Post Race Activities: Food, Music, Awards, and Sponsor Appreciation will take place starting at 9:45 am.

Enjoy Post Race Massage Therapy!

For more information call Judy Wilson - (865) 441-0881 or email [email protected]�---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------�

ENTRY FORM: CROSSROADS WOMEN’S 5K RACE 2010--SATURDAY April 10, 2010

Event: 5K race_____ 5K Walk_____ Virtual Participant_____* Gender M F

Long Sleeve T-Shirt Size: adult S____ adult M____ adult L____ adult XL____adult XXL(add $1.50)_____

Name (Last )___________________________(First)_____________________ Age (day of race) _________ Street Address: ____________________________________________ City _______________ State ______ Zip_______

Phone: __________________________ Email address: ____________________________________________________

****ALL PARTICIPANTS: READ, SIGN, AND DATE THIS FORM**** I know that running in races is a potentially hazardous activity. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in the aforementioned race, including but not limited to falling, contact with other participants, the effects of weather (including wet conditions, high heat or humidity), the condition of the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release Roane State Community College, Crossroads Ministry, and the Oak Ridge Track Club, their representatives and successors from all claims of liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned event even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in this event. I also hereby grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings and any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Athlete’s Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature (Athlete under 18 years of age) Date

Now in our 3rd year! Not just for women anymore, but we get a head start!


DATE, TIME, PLACE: Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 8:30 a.m. - Springbrook Recreation Center, 1537 Dalton Street, Alcoa, TN 37701

CHECK-IN: 7:15 - 8:00 a.m. the day of the race

REGISTRATION & Individuals may pre-register at the Parks & Rec. office located at 316 S. Everett High Road, Maryville, TN 37804 ENTRY FEE: by 3 p.m. Thursday, April 15 or online at www.parksrec.com. Fee: $15.00

Day of race registration held 7:15 - 8:00 a.m. Fee: $18.00 Fee includes a T-shirt. Please add $1.50 for XXL shirt orders.

AGE DIVISIONS: Male: 11 & under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over Female: 11 & under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & over Overall: Male & Female Masters: Male & Female (40 & older)

T-SHIRTS: All runners will receive an attractive, high-quality T-shirt. Shirts will be available on the day of the race for day-of-race entries as long as supplies last. Those who do not receive a shirt may pick up a shirt at the Parks & Rec. officeapproximately 2 weeks after the race.

AWARDS/PRIZES: An awards ceremony will be held on site immediately following the race at approximately 9:30 a.m. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age group. All Fun Run/Walk participants will receive a ribbon. Race

participants will be eligible for nice door prize drawings immediately following the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.

GENERAL INFORMATION: No baby strollers, bicycles, roller blades or dogs are allowed to be used by any participant during the race. The use of headsets is not recommended due to traffic on race route.

Refreshments will be served immediately following the race for all registered participants.

For more information regarding this race or the Triple Crown of Running, please contact the Parks & Rec. office at(865) 983-9244.

RACE ROUTE: The 5K course starts and ends at Springbrook Recreation Center. The route goes along Alcoa Road to Mill Street to

Faraday, Vose, Wright, E. Edison, Springbrook Rd., Lodge and back to Alcoa Road to the finish line. The course is rolling and winds through a quiet neighborhood.

DIRECTIONS: From Knoxville, take 129 South to Wright Road (at Shoneys on left just before airport). Make a left onto Wright Road and go through two traffic lights. Make a right onto Alcoa Road. Springbrook Recreation Center will be on your left.

Detach and return form with check or money order to: Parks & Rec. Attn: Spring Sprint, P.O. Box 789, Alcoa, TN 37701-0789 or register online @www.parksrec.com (additional fees involved)

Check should be made payable to Parks & Rec.

2010 SPRING SPRINT 5K RUN & 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK ENTRY FORM

Last Name ________________________________ First Name _______________________________ Sex _______ (please print clearly)

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City _________________________ State_________ Zip ________________ Phone _______________ I live in: Blount County City of Alcoa City of Maryville Other

Birthdate: ____ - ____ - ____ Age as of April 17, 2010 ______________________ 5K ______ 1 Mile ______ (month) (day) (year)

Shirt Size: (Circle one) YOUTH: MEDIUM (10-12) ADULT: SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE XX-LARGE*

(*Please add $1.50 to entry fee for XX-Large shirt orders.)

Would you like to donate $1.00 to our Scholarship Fund for disadvantaged children? _____ Yes _____ No Emergency contact __________________________________________ Phone __________________ ATHLETE’S RELEASE: I know that running in road races is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run in the SpringSprint road race unless I am medically able and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running in the Spring Sprint roadrace, including but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat and/or humidity, theconditions of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver andknowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Foothills Striders, Parks & Rec., Ruby Tuesday Inc., and all sponsors, their representatives and successorsfrom all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in the Spring Sprint road race even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all of theforegoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

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__________________________ _______________________ _____

Athlete's Signature & if under 18, parent's signature Date

OFFICIAL 2010 FORKS OF THE RIVER TRAIL RACE ENTRY FORM

Race Number

Name

Last____________________________________

First___________________________________

Sex Circle One male female

Year of Birth ______

Birthdate Mo. ____ Day ____ Yr ____

T-shirt Size (circle one)

S M L XL

ATHLETE'S RELEASE: PLEASE READ, TO RUN THE RACE, YOU MUST SIGN AND DATE IT.I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter andrun in the Forks of the River Trail Race unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decisionof a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and /orvolunteering to work in the aforementioned race, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants,the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the condition of the road and traffic on the course,all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and inconsideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive andrelease KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, RUNNERS MARKET, BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN SPORTS, NATIONAL HEALTHCARE, ASICS, IJAMS NATURE CENTER, AND KNOX COUNTY, any and all members thereof, and all further sponsors,their representatives, successors, from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of my participation in theaforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the personsnamed in this waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recordings,or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

Fill Out Completely and Mail with Entry Fee to:Michael deLisle, Forks of the River Race

4443 Kingston Pike, Knoxville TN 37919

Make checks payable to

The Knoxville Track Club (No refunds)

We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits

unsportsmanlike conduct or is abusive to volunteers!

DATE TIME PLACE: Sunday morning, April 18, 2010. 9:00 am. EDT. Starts/finishes at Ijams Nature Center in South Knoxville.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This roughly six mile course begins in the parking lot of Ijams, then winds out through the mulched paths of the Nature Center, down

along the boardwalk over the Tennessee River, then out onto TWRA land east of Ijams. The course is a combination of singletrack trails and fieldside pathways.

DIRECTIONS: From Downtown Knoxville via Henley Street:Take the Henley street bridge south to Baptist Hospital. Turn left onto Blount Avenue. Bear

right onto Sevier Avenue. Follow Sevier Avenue. After passing through two traffic lights turn left onto Island Home Avenue. Follow Island Home Avenue, which

turns right by the entrance to Island Home Park. Follow green directional signs to Ijams. From Interstate 40W: Take James White Pkwy Exit (388A)

Continue on two left lanes down James White ParkwayCross over the TN River and take the Sevier Ave./Hillwood Dr. exitTurn Left onto Sevier Ave. (turns

into Hillwood Dr.)Turn Right onto Island Home Ave. (at bottom of hill)Ijams is approximately 1 mile on the Left. From Interstate 40E: Take Hall of Fame

Dr. exit (389) and turn Left (South) onto Hall of Fame Dr.Turn Left on Hill Ave. (8th stop light) Turn Right onto 71S (James White Pkwy.)Merge Left onto

James White Pkwy.Cross over the TN River and take the Sevier Ave./Hillwood Dr. exitTurn Left onto Sevier Ave. (turns into Hillwood Dr.)Turn Right onto

Island Home Ave. (at bottom of hill)Ijams is approximately 1 mile on the Left

REGISTRATION AND FEES: Fee: $10.00. Yup, you heard me: ten bucks. Five bucks for students 14 and younger. Two KTC volunteer coupons will waive

fee. On line registration available at www.ktc.org.

T-SHIRTS: Special limited edition T-shirts will be printed for the series.

RACE NUMBER PICKUP: Numbers will not be mailed. Pick up packet at race site 30-90 minutes before the start.

REWARDS: The eminent satisfaction of completing a challenging run, testing oneself against the elements and participating in a delightful romp among the

woods, waters and fields of East Tennessee.

SPECIAL SERIES AWARDS: Points will be awarded for overall finish (and volunteerism) at each of the TTT Series races. Top point earners at the end of

the series (10 each male / female and < 40 / 40+) will receive TTT Series awards. Participation (racing or volunteering) in four of the races is required for

consideration for series awards. Overall top male and female and top male and female masters qualify for free entry to Big South Fork Trail Race and hotel

accomodations for that race.

RESULTS: Results will be available on the Knoxville Track Club website: www.ktc.org

COURSE ETIQUETTE: We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct or is abusive to volunteers. Due to insurance

regulations, no headsets, earphones, bicycles, baby strollers, roller blades or pets on the course.

SAFETY: The course will be monitored with water and aid stations; however, due to the unusual nature of this race (and trail racing generally) we strongly recommend

that you : (1) Carry your own water with a fanny pack, (2) If sensitive to insect stings or bites, carry your own medication, and (3) Do some pre-race training offroad,

as there is no substitute for experience. We want you to have a good time.

INFO FOR RUNNING OR VOLUNTEERING: Contact race director Nicole Howe 865.804.2963 or [email protected]. More info 865.588.1650

Address ____________________________________________________

City ________________________________ State ___________ Zip _____

Phone ( ) _______ - _______ E-Mail Address ______________________

In case of emergency, call ________________________

at Phone ( ) ________ - ________

FORKS OF THE RIVER TRAIL RACEFORKS OF THE RIVER TRAIL RACEFORKS OF THE RIVER TRAIL RACEFORKS OF THE RIVER TRAIL RACEFORKS OF THE RIVER TRAIL RACE

The Knoxville Track Club's Treadin' Trodden Trails 2010 Offroad Running Series proudly presents


The Knoxville Track Club

Proudly Presents the 26th Annual

PETSAFE VILLAGE DOGWOOD CLASSIC

5K &DOG WALK This is the 1st Race in the KTC Triple Crown Series. Participants who run all 3 and work at least 1 are eligible

for Special Prize drawings at the Pilot Fireball Moonlite Classic 5K. The 2nd race in the Series is the TN Sports Medicine EXPO.

Date, Time, & Place: Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 8 am at the west end of Cherokee Boulevard in Sequoyah Hills.

Course Description and Highlights: Course certified: USATF #TN4012DJR. An out and back on Cherokee Boulevard beginning in the eastbound lanes near the west entrance park. Course runs to Talahi Drive and back in the westbound lanes of Cherokee Boulevard to Southgate Road. Runners cross back over to eastbound lane to finish just before the park. Dog Walk will take place along the Tennessee River in beautiful Sequoyah Hills. Pet Friendly organizations will be on site before, during, and after the event.

Registration & Entry Fee: Early—$20 for �K Run/Walk by Friday, April 16, 2010. Late and Race Day—$2� for �K Run/Walk. Race Day registration from 6:30—7:4� am at Race Tent. KTC Members deduct $� for pre-registration only. No t-shirt option—deduct $�. $1� for Dogwalk participants through race day. Registration is also available online at www.active.com and search via race date or race name.

T-shirts: 1st quality,, short-sleeved. Pre-registered runners will receive shirts on race day. Late registrants as supplies last or at a later date.

Awards: Awards to top 3 Overall, top Masters (40+), Grandmasters (�0+), Veterans (60+) for Male and Female. Awards to the top three Clydesdale (male, 200 lbs+) and Athena (female, 1�0 lbs+). Awards to the top 4 three person teams. Overall winners not eligible for age divi-sion awards (three deep). Awards must be picked up on race morning or at Runners Market at Western Plaza beginning on Monday, April 26. Awards will not be mailed.

Team Competition: This race is on the Team Competition schedule. Please visit www.ktc.org for details.

Grand Prix Points: 2010 Grand Prix Points awarded at this race. Remember, to participate in the Grand Prix, runners must be a KTC Member and MUST volunteer at least 3 times in 2010.

Refreshments: Refreshments will be provided in the race tent following the race.

Results: Compete results will be available on the KTC Website at www.ktc.org.

Race Etiquette: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the �K course. Headphones are strongly discouraged. Pets MUST be on a leash to participate in the Dog Walk.

Information: Contact Race Director Laura Gearhiser at [email protected] or 86�-318-0108 or Andrea Collins at [email protected] or 86�-33�-4292.

OFFICIAL 2010 PETSAFE VILLAGE DOGWOOD CLASSIC 5k RUN/WALK & DOG WALK

ENTRY FORM

Race Number Like to Volunteer at future KTC Events? Check here.

Name: Is this your first race? Check here.

Last: Address:

First: City/State/Zip:

SEX Circle One: Male Female

AGE (as of 4.24.10) Phone (____) ____-_____ Email address:

Birthdate (mo/day/yr) �n Case of Emergency, call at

CHOOSE ONE: 5K DOG WALK

Clydesdale/Athena Division (circle one): I am participating in the Triple Crown Series. Check here.

200 lbs + male 1�0lbs+female

Circle T-shirt Size:

S M L XL XXL

FEES:

$1� Dog Walk Participants Only

$20/Early (thru 4.16.10)

$2�/Late and Race Day

Deduct $�—KTC Member Discount

Deduct $�—NO T-SH�RT

Total (KTC Vol Coupons Accepted)

Please Fill out completely and mail to:

KTC/PetSafe Village Dogwood Classic

4049 Taliluna Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919

Make Checks Payable to: Knoxville Track Club

NO REFUNDS

COURSE CLOSES AFTER

1 hour 10 minutes

ATHLETE'S RELEASE: PLEASE READ, TO RUN THE RACE, YOU MUST SIGN AND DATE IT.

� know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. � should not enter and run in the WH�TESTONE 30 & 10k TEAM RELAY unless � am medically able and properly trained. � agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. � assume all risks associated with running and /or volunteering to work in the aforementioned race, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the condition of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, � for myself, and any-

one entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release THE KNOXV�LLE TRACK CLUB OR THE C�TY OF KNOXV�LLE, any and all

members thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of

my participation in the aforementioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of

the persons named in this waiver. � also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recordings,

or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

Athlete’s Signature &�f under 18, parent’s signature Date

We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct or is abusive to

volunteers. Headphones are strongly discouraged at this event.

Teams ONLY —Team Name:

Open: Women: Corporate:


Entry Form... Please fill out the form below completely. Be sure to sign the release and enclose $20.00 for each entry. ($25.00 if postmarkedafter Tuesday,April 27, 2010) Entrants who wish can deduct $5.00 from the entry fee andMake your check payable to PTCA of TSD.Mail to: Total Race Solutions PO Box 30667 Knoxville, TN 37930-0667

not receive a race shirt.

Where...

Tennessee School for the Deaf 2725 Island Home Boulevard Knoxville, TN 37920

Registration... Registration must be postmarked no later than April 2 , 20 . Late

registration is Wednesday,April 2 thru Saturday, May , 20 .

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About TSD... The Tennessee School for the Deaf is a state-supported residential school for hearing-impaired children in grades pre-school-12. The school has served the citizens of Tennessee for over 150 years. All proceeds from the Run for the Deaf will support direct servicesto students at TSD. To learn more about TSD and for directions to the school, visit our web site at http://tsdeaf.org/.

Course... The race will begin and end on the campus of the Tennessee School for the Deaf and is run through the beautiful and scenic IslandHome Community in South Knoxville.The runners in the 2007, 2008 & 2009 Knoxville Marathons voted the Island Home Neighborhood asthe best neighborhood on the marathon course. The course is certified by the USATF.

Course Etiquette... No roller blades, bicycles, or dogs allowed on the course. Use of earphones or headsets is prohibited. Persons withstrollers will start last.

Awards... overallEach registered participant will receive a 100% cotton Run for the Deaf souvenir t-shirt. Awards will be given to the top 3male and female finishers, the top male and female Masters finishers (40+), the top male and female Grandmasters finishers (50+), and thetop male and female Veterans (60+). The top 3 finishers in each age group (10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over.) will also receive awards. Participants are eligible for only one award.

Race Number

Name:

I am a participant in the Spring Fling Series

Address:

City:

Email Address:

Age (as of 5/1/2010) :

Date of Birth: Month ______________ Day_________ Year_______

T-Shirt Size (circle one): Entry Fee

No Shirt Option (-$5.00)

Additional Donation

Total

In case of emergency contact

Sex:

State:

Phone:

Zip:

Adult: S M

Youth: M

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Female

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(for Official Use Only) Athlete's Release - Please Read Carefully

I know that running and volunteering to work in road races arepotentially hazardous activities. I should not enter the Run for the Deafunless I am medically able and properly trained. I understand that myentry fee is non-refundable and race numbers are non-transferable. Iagree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability tosafely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with runningand/or volunteering to work the aforementioned race, including but notlimited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather,including high heat or humidity, the conditions of the course and trafficon the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.Having read this waiver and release and knowing these facts, and inconsideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself andanyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Parent,Teacher, Counselor Association of Tennessee School for the Deaf , theTennessee School for the Deaf, the Knoxville Track Club, Total RaceSolutions, and all participating sponsors, their representatives,successors, from all claims of liability of any kind arising out of myparticipation in the aforementioned event, even though that liabilitymay arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the personsnamed in this waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to useany photograph, motion pictures, recording or any other recording ofthis event for any legitimate purpose.

Detach along this line.

If you have questions, please contact Jeanne Fair at (865) 579-2500 or [email protected].

Tennessee School for the Deaf

5K Run/Walk Roadrace on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 8:00 AM

Presents Race #3 in the Spring Fling Series

Name: Phone #:

Race Results... Full race results will be posted on the KnoxvilleTrack Club web site at

Total Race Solutions web site at totalracesolutions.com and thewww.ktc.org

Other Spring Fling Races... on 04/10/10 on 04/17/10Run for the Schools Breakthrough Run forAutism

Athlete's Signature

Parent/Guardian's Signature(if under18) Date

Team Competition

Team Name:

Team Captain:

Open CorporateSchools

Early Packet Pick-up... Fleet Feet at Turkey Creek on Thursday, April 29th & Friday, April 30th. (Packets will be available for pick-up onrace day at the race site.)


DATE: Saturday, May 1, 2010 WHERE: Veterans Blvd. near the main entrance to Dollywood & Dollywood’s Splash Country TIME: Registration opens at 7:00am; Race starts at 8:00am Course: Out and back course with a fast downhill finish Registration: $25 in advance (post-marked by April 23rd) (includes race t-shirt) $30 late registration (includes race t-shirt while supplies last)

Mail this form along with your registration fee to: SMARM 5K Run P.O. Box 5968 Sevierville, TN 37864

Make checks payable to SMARM. Your donation is tax-deductible. For additional information, contact the Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries office at 865-908-3153 or www.smarm.org.

Awards: Top 3 males and females in the following category: Overall

Top 1 male and female in each category: Master, Grand Master, Veteran Top 3 males & females in each age division: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and above

Thank you for the blessing of your participation in our event which will allow us to care for individuals and families in need. Our community and many others outside our area have come together to serve thousands of needy or desperate families and to prevent homelessness which is nestled in and around the Smoky Mountains of East

Tennessee. Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries is a Sevier County, Faith-Based, Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Corporation.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

Last Name:__________________________________ First Name:__________________________________

Address:_____________________________ City:________________ State:______ Zip Code:__________

Date of Birth:_______________ Sex (circle one): M F

Phone: (______)_____________________ Email:__________________________________________________________________

Adult Shirt Size (circle one): Small Medium Large Extra-Large Extra-Extra-Large Please check the box to the left if you do not want a t-shirt. Foregoing a t-shirt enables SMARM to use a larger portion of your donation in furtherance of its Ministries.

In case of emergency call (list name & number):__________________________________________________________________ Release: I know that I am running, walking and volunteering in a road race which is potentially hazardous. I realize that I should not participate in this event unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of race officials relative to me being able to safely participate in this event. I assume all risk associated with running, walking, or volunteering in SMARM’s 5K in May including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, and the condition of the road and traffic on the course. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself and anyone entitled on my behalf, waive and release The Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministry, The City of Sevierville, The City of Pigeon Forge, and all further sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising from my participation in the aforementioned event even though that liability may arise out of negligence on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grant the forgoing use of my photograph, motion pictures, recordings, or record of my participation in this event for any purpose they deem appropriate.

Signature:_____________________________________________________________________ Date:________________________

(If participant is under 18, child & parent/guardian must both sign) www.smarm.org www.5kinmayrescuerun.com


Course : This certified course (#TN07001DJR) is flat to very gently rolling. Start and finish in front of the Dunbar Building.

Directions: From I-40, Exit 347 (Harriman/Rockwood). Turn left (south) on U.S. 27. After approximately 1.5 miles turn left at 1st traffic light (Patton Lane). Travel for approximately 1 mile - campus is on right. Take the first entrance to check-in at the Dunbar Building. Ample parking available on campus.

Registration/Fees: All pre-registered entries must be postmarked no later than Apr 23, 2010. Pre-registration is $20.00 for adult runners and walkers, $15 per child under 15. Race day registration add $5. Registration time 6:30-7:30. Pre-race an-nouncements 7:30-7:45. Events continue rain or shine.

T-shirts: Event T-shirts for all pre-registered runners on race day. As supplies last for race day registra-tion. Refreshments : Post-race drinks and food supplied for runners and walkers.

Awards: Awards for overall 1st place male and female, 1st masters, 1st grandmasters, for top 3 in each age division: � & under, 10-14, 15-1�, 20-24, 25-2�, 30-34, 35-3�, 40-44, 45-4�, 50-54, 55-5�, 60-65, 65+. 1st Place Team (1st four members score). Special Awards for largest team, and best team name.

Course Etiquette: We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct or is abusive to volunteers. Due to insurance regulations, no headsets, phones, bikes, stroller, skates, or pets on the course.

Additional Information: call (865) 576-3�21 or (865) 717-0021 ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

NAME _______________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________

City __________________________ State __________ Zip ____________

Phone _______________ E-mail address _________________________________________

Team Name___________________________ Team Captain _________________________

Age _______ Birthday (m/d/y) _____________ Gender: M F

Circle Event: 5k run 5K walk 1 mile Fun Run/Walk

Circle Shirt size : Adult S M L XL XXL (+$2) Child S M L

How did you hear of the event? _________________________________

Athlete’s Release: Please Read; To Race, you must sign and date this!! I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I

should not enter and run in the CASA Run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete

the run. I assume all risk associated with running and/or volunteering in the above-mentioned race, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of

weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the conditions of the road and the traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read the

waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I , for myself , and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release Roane State

Community College, Roane County Office of CASA of the �th Judicial District and all volunteers, any and all members thereof, and all further sponsors, their representative succes-

sors, from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of my participation in the above-mentioned event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the

part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to all the foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any

legitimate purpose.

___________________________________________ ________________________ _____________________________________________ ____________

Athlete’s Signature Date Parent Signature if under 18 Date

2nd Annual CASA’s Run for the Child

Certified 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk May 1, 2010 - 8:00AM

Roane State Community College, Harriman, TN 37748

Court Appointed Special Advocates,

appointed by the Juvenile Judge, serve the best interest of at risk children in the family courts.

All proceeds and donations will be allocated to recruitment and training of volunteers for

CASA of the Ninth Judicial District.

Mail completed entry form and fee to:

CASA’s Run for the Child

CASA of the Ninth Judicial District

P.O. Box 541

Kingston, TN 37763-0541

Make checks payable to:

CASA of the Ninth Judicial District


THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB’S YOUTH ATHLETICS PROGRAM & RUNNERS MARKET PRESENT THE

2010 KID'S ROAD MILEUNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE’S TOM BLACK TRACK,

SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2010 8:30 a.m.

SET A HEALTHY EXAMPLE! RUN/JOG THE RACE WITH YOUR KID!WIN $$$ FOR YOUR SCHOOL’S PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM!

DATE TIME PLACE Saturday, May 8, 2010, 8:30 a.m. Finishes at Tom Black Track on the UT campus.COURSE DESCRIPTION 5280 Feet. Course makes a short loop on campus streets and finishes on Tom Black Track. USATF Certified.REGISTRATION AND FEES All pre-registered children kindly postmark entry forms no later than Monday, May 3, 2010. $9.00

per child. You may also register in person at RUNNERS MARKET, through Thursday, May 6, 2010. Day of race registration onMay 8th at Tom Black Track from 7:00 - 8:00 A.M. Fee is $12.00 per child. Adults run free. To register online see below T-SHIRTS Pre-registered children receive shirts on race day. Race day children receive shirts as supplies last or at later date. AWARDS To the overall top male and female finisher. Also to the top three girls and boys in each of the following ages: 4, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. All finishers receive ribbons.SCHOOL CASH AWARD School with greatest number of total registrants wins $300 for their physical education program.Second place gets $200 and third place gets $100.ADULTS All parents, guardians, and friends are welcome to run/jog/walk with their children. ADULTS PLEASE DO NOT ENTERCHUTE. POST RACE CELEBRATION Awards ceremony with water, soft drinks, and other goodies. RESULTS Complete results available at the end of the awards ceremony and also on: www.ktcyouthathletics.orgINFORMATION Contact Marty Sonnenfeldt at KTC Youth Athletics 406-4128 or Runners Market at 588-1650 (Western Plaza)or 671-4854 (Farragut). TO REGISTER ONLINE GO TO: WWW.KTCYOUHTATHLETICS.ORG/KIDSROADMILE.HTML

OFFICIAL 2010 KID’S ROAD MILE ENTRY FORM

Race Number

NameLast____________________________

First____________________________

Sex male female

Age (as of May 8, 2010)_____________

Birthdate (month)_____(day)____(yr)____

Circle T-shirt Size:

youth medium youth large

adult small adult medium

Fill Out Completely and Mail with Entry Fee to:Kid’s Mile Race, c/o Runners Market4443 Kingston PikeKnoxville, TN 37919

Make checks payable toThe Knoxville Track Club (No Refunds)

Address ____________________________________________

City_________________________ State______ Zip ________

Phone ( ) ________ - _________________

Complete Name of School _____________________________

In case of emergency, call __________ at Phone ___________

If you would like further information about KTC’s Youth AthleticsSummer Track & Field Program, please check here _______

ATHLETES RELEASE: PLEASE READ, TO RUN THE RACE, YOU MUST SIGN AND DATE IT.I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enterand run in the KIDS MILE ROADRACE/YOUTH ATHLETICS PROGRAM unless I am medically able and properlytrained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. Iassume all risks associated with running and/or volunteering to work in the aforementioned race, including but notlimited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow,the condition of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I formyself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, RUNNERS MAR-KET, any and all members thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims orliability of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned event, even though that liability may ariseout of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I also grant permission to allthe foregoing to use any photograph, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legit-imate purpose.

_______________________________________________ _______________Parent’s signature Date


7th Annual Haiti Run for Health 2010 RRCA State Championship 4-Mile Race & 2�-Mile Walk

A charity event to help bring improved health to Haiti 8:00 AM Saturday May 8, 2010

LOCATION: St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 327 Vermont Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

DIRECTIONS: From the Oak Ridge Turnpike, turn onto Viking Road (Regions Bank on corner), and right onto Vermont Avenue. Proceed to St. Mary’s Church parking lot (on right).

COURSE: Certified (TN 04005DJR), fast and flat (one 20 foot “hill”), and asphalt paved RRCA State Championship 4-mile Event

ENTRY: Runners and walkers: $20 if postmarked by April 30, 2010. $25 after April 30. Youths (18 and under) $12 anytime. Virtual Runners $20 anytime. To be guaranteed a T-shirt, must register by April 30. Race-day registration is from 6:45–7:45 AM. Race-day registration for Virtual Runners will continue until 9:00 AM. For more information, please contact Peggy Gruzalski: [email protected].

� -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- �ENTRY FORM: Haiti Run For Health – 8:00 AM Saturday May 8, 2010

Make check payable to Haiti Run for HealthMail to: Haiti Run for Health, 327 Vermont Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

$20 if postmarked on or before 5/1/2010 or $25 on race day.

PLEASE PRINT Event (Please mark one): Four Mile Run Walk Virtual Runner

Name: Last First Sex: Male Female

Age: (as of 5/8/2010) Shirt Size: (adult) S M L XL XXL No shirt option

Address: City State Zip

Phone ___________________ Email address

Emergency contact name Phone

**** ALL PARTICIPANTS: READ, UNDERSTAND, SIGN, AND DATE THIS FORM ****

I know that running in races is potentially hazardous and that I should not enter and run in the 2010 Haiti Run for Health unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to complete the run or walk safely. I assume all risks associated with running in the aforementioned race, including but not limited to falling, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, the condition of the road, and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I, for myself and for anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Oak Ridge Track Club, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the City of Oak Ridge, and all other sponsors, their representatives, and successors from all claims of liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in the aforementioned event even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in this event. I also hereby grant permission to all the foregoing to use photographs, motion pictures, recordings, and any other records of this event for any legitimate purpose.

Participant’s Signature Parent’s Signature (if entrant is under 18 years old) Date

DIVISIONS: Masters (40+), Seniors (50+), Veterans (60+),10–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44,45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–69, and 70+

Overall winners are not eligible for age-group ratings

PRIZES:Top three overall male / female: 1st ($100), 2nd ($75), 3rd ($50) 1st place male / female masters: $40 1st place male / female seniors: $40 1st place male / female veterans: $40 1st place in all other divisions: $20 2nd and 3rd in all divisions: non-cash awards


We want to welcome all new members to the Knoxville Track Club

New KTC MembersNew KTC MembersTollie J. Banker

Tammy Blackburn

Fara Dawne Taylor

Andrew J. Self

Rick Sloane

Melissa H. Hanlon

Julie Claxton

Juliana Bartra

Amie Dearing

Judy Weisbarth

ARTICLES: Anyone who wishes to write or submit photos pertinent to the running community are invited to send copy, photos, and letters(preferably by e-mail to [email protected]) to the editor, Michael deLisle, 1633 Helmbolt Rd, Knoxville TN 37909, or call (865) 560-5193.Copy and art deadlines are the 15th day of each even numbered month (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec). Publication is bimonthly, beginning withthe January issue, and is usually mailed on or about the 10th day of the month. We cannot take responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, but ifyou send a SASE, we can generally return these items. Contents © 2010 Knoxville Track Club.

JOIN THE KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB: The KTC meetings and races are open to anyone who is interested in physical fitnessthrough running. Membership includes the award winning magazine FOOTNOTES, monthly business meetings, program meetings, KTC roadtrips, the annual picnic/awards banquet and the Christmas party. To join the KTC, fill out this application and send it with the appropriate feeto the membership chairperson at the address indicated.

Membership Application Membership in the Knoxville Track Club has many benefits. Members receive the award-winning, bi-monthly Footnotes Magazine, the monthly e-newsletter The Start

Line, discounts at local businesses, social events, and a $5 discount when pre-registering for any KTC race (excluding the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon).

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

Special Discount Offer! Deduct $5 from any 1 year membership, $10 for any 2 Year Membership, or $15 for any 3 Year Memberships for choosing to receive Footnotes electronically!

Check here ____ if you would like to take advantage of this discount.

Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Email Address: *Necessary for delivery of monthly newsletter and electronic Footnotes Birthdate: ___/___/____ Gender: Male Female Phone: Mo. Day Year How did you hear about KTC? Would you like to volunteer for KTC events? Yes ____ No ____

Individual Membership

1 Year - $20 2 Years - $35 3 Years - $50

Family Membership

1 Year - $30 2 Years - $50 3 Years - $75

High School/Under Membership

1 Year - $15 2 Years - $25 3 Years - $35

Members Release: I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I assume all risks associated with running and/or volunteering to work in the aforementioned, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat or humidity, ice and snow, the condition of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read the waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the KNOXVILLE TRACK CLUB, RRCA, USATF, and any all members thereof, and all further sponsors, their representatives, successors, from all claims or liability of any kind arising out of my participation in aforementioned events, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. Signature, Parents if under 18 Date

Jennifer L. Davis

Stephen Stewart

George J. Schenk

Kevin S. McDonnell

David C. Linn

Katherine Dickinson

Tracy N. Brooks

Lori B. Williams

Amanda K. Johnson

Jennifer C. Benson

Missy Kane Bemiller

Janice Combs

Karl Kreis

Darren McCroskey

Pamela Jane Kimball

Jason Long

Emily Edwards

Jason C. Stafford

Jackie Schaffer

Tyler Scott

Michael Montgomery

Scott J. Curran

Shannon Taylor

Benjamin M. Auerbach

Ben Boney

Tim Haley

Julie Hill

Laura Finney

Guy Jacobssen

J. D. Lee

Jacob Fulton

Kenny Sherrod

Chris Seals

Doug Ross

Angie Slagle

Sam Reynolds

Johnie R. Stowers, II

Allison Barrier

John C. Neff

Doug C. Mooney

Chris Davis


MARCH20 Knoxville - 9:00 am. Urban Wilderness Challenge. See display ad in January FOOTNOTES.

20 Knoxville - 8:00 am. UT Love Your Libraries 5k. See enclosed entry form.

20 Morristown - 9:00 am. CASA of East Tennessee 5k. See enclosed entry form.

21 Knoxville - 5:00 pm. BELLY OF THE BEAST OFFROAD RACE. See enclosed entry form.

27 Knoxville - 6:00 pm. COVENANT KIDS RUN. See enclosed entry form.

28 Knoxville - 7:30 am. COVENANT HEALTH KNOXVILLE MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 5k

APRIL3 Knoxville - 9:00 am. GREENWAYS 5k and 2-Mile Dog Jog. See enclosed entry form.

10 Knoxville - 8:15 am. Run for the Schools 5k. See enclosed entry form.

10 Knoxville - 9:00 am. Run for Clean Air 5k. See enclosed entry form.

10 Oak Ridge - 8:30 am. Crossroads 5k. See enclosed entry form.

17 Alcoa - 8:30 am. Spring Sprint 5k. See enclosed entry form.

17 Knoxville - 8:00 am. Breakthrough Ribbon Run for Autism 5k. See enclosed entry form.

17 Loudon - 8:00 am. Forget Me Not 5k. See enclosed entry form.

18 Knoxville - 9:00 am. FORKS OF THE RIVER TRAIL RACE. See enclosed entry form.

24 Knoxville - 8:00 am. PETSAFE VILLAGE DOGWOOD CLASSIC 5K. See enclosed entry form.

MAY1 Sevierville - 8:00 am. 5k in May Rescue Run. See enclosed entry form.

1 Knoxville - 8:00 am. Run for the Deaf 5k. See enclosed entry form.

1 Harriman - 8:00 am. CASA Run for the Child 5k. See enclosed entry form.

8 Knoxville - 9:00 am. KIDS ROAD MILE. See enclosed entry form.

8 Oak Ridge - 8:00 am. Haiti Run for Health 4-Miler. See enclosed entry form.

15 Knoxville - 10:00 am. THE TRAIL THAT CAN’T BE CONCORD. See entry form in May issue.

29 Knoxville - 8:00 am. TENNESSEE SPORTS MEDICINE EXPO 10,000/5K. See entry form in May issue.

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Knoxville Track Club Events are in BOLD type. For more details about regional races, see race calendars inRunning Journal. Check the KTC WEBSITE http://www.ktc.org or call KTC HOTLINE 888-217-5635. Seeenclosed entry forms for details about particular races. Race entry forms are often available online.


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