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Running Wild The official newsletter of Run Wild Missoula

August, 2011

"I've learned that finishing a marathon isn't just an athletic achievement.

It's a state of mind; a state of mind that says anything is possible."

~John Hanc

Congratulations to all runners and walkers of the Missoula Marathon and Half-Marathon.

Run Wild Missoula Events – August and September “Treat Your Feet” Seminar, August 8, 7 p.m., Runner’s Edge-- FREE Do you take care of your feet? Your feet are the foundation of your body and many of us

runners and walkers take our feet for granted. Find out how you can take better care of your feet

– from proper footwear, to strengthening exercises, massage and other relaxation methods.

Trail Running Class, August 11 at 6 p.m., Momentum Athletic Training, 214 1/2 Main

St., Missoula. Need to be pushed and motivated through a hill strength workout that you might not do on

your own? Join Rhea from Momentum Athletic Training on Thursdays at 6 p.m. for a great

workout. If you are training for fall trail runs like the Blue Mountain 30K, the Sentinel Hill

Climb, the Two Bear Marathon or would like an introduction to training for trail running, join

this class. The 8-week class starts on Thursday, August 11 and runs through Thursday,

September 29. For those of you who have taken the class before, Rhea promises new trail routes!

Participants of the class must be able to run 3-4 miles comfortably. For more information, call

Rhea at 531-1625. Class starts Thursday, August 11 at 6 p.m. and continues until Thursday,

September 29. Class meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Momentum Athletic Training, 214 1/2

Main St., Missoula. Cost is $25.00. You must be a Run Wild Missoula member to register for this

class. If you are not a Run Wild Missoula member please join on our web site. Download the

registration form. Questions? Email Rhea Dahlberg. This class sponsored by:

BOP Fun Run/Walk, August 14, 2011m 10:00a.m., Bonner School The Back of the Pack will continue to expand its options for social run/walk gatherings in

August, with a special invitation to the Community of Bonner. This is a great opportunity for

the BOP to get together in a new place, to tag onto another fun event, and to invite the local

community to become involved with our group. Jen Slayden has offered to host a BOP social

run/walk to kick off their Friends of Two Rivers annual Community at the Confluence

celebration on Sunday August 14.

The BOP Run/walk begins at 10 a.m.

Park at Bonner School

Run/walk 2-4 mile routes on the Bonner/Piltzville Trail

The Confluence Party starts at 11 a.m.

Old Milltown Dam site (watch for signs)

Music by Jack Gladstone & Blue Mountain Music Makers

Food booth (free bison burgers for BOP runners/walkers)

Information on future State Park

Presentation by Animal Wonders

Show your true colors: Wear or carry your BOP bandanna. If you have questions, e-

mail Jen.

Inside this Issue

RWM Events 1

Other Events 6

Missoula Marathon 8

Race Reports 8

At The Races 10

Articles 16

RWM News 21

RWM Organization 24

Calendar 25

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Run Wild Missoula Coffee Talk Wednesday, August 17, 8 - 9 a.m., Dana Gallery

Run Wild Missoula will host Coffee Talk, the Missoula Downtown Association's monthly

networking event. Enjoy coffee and pastries in the beautiful Dana Gallery and learn more about

upcoming Run Wild Missoula events like the River City Roots Run/Walk. There will be great

giveaways as well!

Beginner Runner Training Class, Wed. Aug. 17, 6:00p.m., Runner’s Edge Are you having a hard time getting motivated to start running, or lacking consistency? Don’t

know where to begin, or you don’t want to do it alone? Perhaps you are coming back from a long

absence from running and need to start out slow, and ease back in. If you are nodding your head

yes, then this class is for you. Join us for an 8-week program that will start with running/walking

intervals and gradually work up to completing the Pumpkin Runon October 15, 2011. This is

truly a beginner’s class so don’t be intimidated. Pace doesn’t matter. Your goal will be to

complete a 5k run, and our goal will be to inspire to keep right on going long after this training

class is finished.

What you get:

• Leadership, coaching and advice

• Comprehensive Training Program to complete 5K

• Twice weekly group runs (Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Runner’s Edge)

• Run Wild Missoula gift

• A goal to run the Pumpkin Run on October 15, 2011

• Other fun people to train with

• Inspiration, motivation and fun!

Class starts Wednesday, August 17 at 6 p.m. and continues until the Pumpkin Run on

October 15, 2011. Class meets every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and every Wednesday at 6 p.m. upstairs

at the Runner's Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. Cost is $25.00. You must be a Run Wild Missoula

member to register for this class. If you are not a member please join on our web site. The first

class on Wednesday, August 17 at 6 p.m. will be an informational meeting for those interested in

the Beginner Runner Class. Come ready to run on Sunday, August 21 at 8:30 a.m.!

Download the registration form. Questions? Email Miranda Ming.

This class sponsored by:

Aqua Jog Class & Pool Party at Splash Montana, Wednesday, August 24, 6 p.m., Splash

Montana, 3001 Bancroft-- FREE for RWM members

Last month Run Wild Missoula organized a social group run from Splash Montana followed by

swimming and playing on the water slides. This month we invite you to join us for a 45-minute

aqua jog class at 6 p.m. followed by a pool party. The class and admission to Splash Montana is

FREE for RWM members. If you don't want to take the aqua jog class you are welcome to swim

and enjoy the facilities at Splash Montana. Kids are invited to this event.

Aqua jogging eliminates pressure on your joints associated with jogging on dry land.

Running through the water helps burn extra calories, boosts your heart rate and increases the

intensity of your workout. Aqua jogging is frequently used by athletes during periods of

rehabilitation.

River City Roots 4-Mile Run/Walk, Sunday, August 28, 2011, 11 a.m. at XXX's, Circle

Square, downtown Missoula, 4 miles

Saturday Breakfast

Club Runs/Walks

Saturdays at 8 a.m. at

the Runner's Edge Questions? Contact Coach Meg

Lerch.

Cost: Free to Run Wild Missoula

members

Need a little inspiration to get

out of bed on the weekend?

Love to run but enjoy it a little

more with others? Come join us

on our Saturday morning runs

at the Runner's Edge at 8 a.m.

These runs are geared towards

everyone, from the beginner to

the advanced runners. Plus,

there's free breakfast after the

runs. We hope to see you there!

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This year's Roots Run is just around the corner. Join us August 28th for a 4 mile romp up Duncan

Drive, through Greenough Park, and back through the streets of Missoula to the main stage of

the River City Roots Festival! This is a fun event for the whole family. Race start time is at about

11:00 a.m. (depending on the trains). There will be prize money for the top 5 male and female

finishers. Overall male and female finishers will also take home 2 round trip tickets to Las Vegas

with a third set of tickets to be drawn for one lucky participant! We hope to see you there!

Race Day Registration: Sunday, August 28, 8:30-10 a.m.

Race Packets Available: Saturday, August 27: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Runner's Edge and Sunday,

August 28: 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Race Start

Finish: Intersection of Main & Ryman, Downtown

Course : The 4-mile course starts at the bricks on Alder Street continuing up Duncan Hill.

Runners will then travel down through the beautiful Greenough Park and finish in the heart of

Downtown on Main St

Age Divisions: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64,65-69,

70+

Registration: $18.00 early registration till August 15th, then $25 including on race day. Run Wild

Missoula members receive $2 off.

Awards & Prizes: Each prize will be awarded to both men's and women's winners

* 1st: $300 & 2 round trip tickets to Las Vegas

* 2nd: $175

* 3rd: $125

* 4th: $100

* 5th: $50

Nutrition & Aid: There will be one aid station along the course. There will also be snacks &

hydration at the end of the race.

Walkers: Walkers are welcome. We love our walkers!

Strollers: Strollers are welcome but will be asked to start towards the back.

Sorry, No Dogs Allowed in the race or on the course.

Questions or want to volunteer? Email Race Director Spencer Wolny.

The River City Roots Run is sponsored by:

Advanced Running Brainstorming, Monday, August 29, 7 p.m., Runner's Edge--

FREE Are you an intermediate to advanced runner? What kinds of opportunities for runners such as

yourself would you like your running club to offer? Speed workouts, advanced runner training

classes or plyometrics? This is your chance to share your ideas with Run Wild Missoula.

Refreshments will be provided. Questions or can't make it and want to share your ideas? Email

Eva Dunn-Froebig.

Beer Run- Tamarack Brewing Company, Wednesday, August 31, 6 p.m., Tamarack

Brewing Company, 231 West Front Join Run Wild Missoula for a run from Tamarack

Brewing Company followed by socializing, a beverage and maybe some calories in the form of

food. Tamarack, one of Missoula's newest breweries, has great sandwiches, salads, pizza and

more. They also have a wide selection of beer and non-alcoholic beverages.

Run Wild Missoula's monthly Beer Runs are on the last Wednesday of the month at 6

p.m. at a different tavern or brewery. The group run of about 5 miles will be posted at the

meeting place. If you’re not a beer drinker, we’ll make sure the establishment has other

Run Wild Missoula’s

Tuesday Track A coached track workout for

runners of all levels. Whether

you run a 5 minute mile or a 12

mile minute, you will find

someone to run with! Courtney

Babcock will coach speed

workouts every Tuesday at

Dornblaser Track beginning at

6:00pm. Cost: Free to Run Wild

Missoula and Team Stampede

members. This event sponsored

by Axis Physical Therapy.

Questions? Email

Coach Courtney Babcock Thank You Axis Physical

Therapy!

Axis Physical Therapy has again

generously sponsored Tuesday

Track workouts this season.

Because of Axis Physical

Therapy, these workouts are

FREE for Run Wild Missoula

and Team Stampede members.

~Eva Dunn-Froebig

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beverages (including non-alcoholic) available so you can join in the fun. Questions? Email

Chancellor of Libations Pat Cross.

Run Wild Missoula Annual Meeting, Wednesday, September 7, 5:30 p.m., Moon-

Randolph Homestead, 1515 Spurlock Road-- FREE for Run Wild Missoula members

Start your evening with a run beginning at one of Missoula's historic sites, the Moon-Randolph

Homestead at 5:30 p.m. We'll then treat you to refreshments before we begin our Annual

Meeting at 6:30 p.m. This is your chance to find out more about what your running club has been

up to this year and what is in the works. The Run Wild Missoula Board of Directors will give a

report, acknowledge key volunteers and ask for your input. As always, there will be time to

socialize with running and walking friends.

Please register for this event so we know how many people to expect and how much

food to prepare. You must login with your username and password to register. Please click

"forgot password" in the upper right hand corner of the web site if you do not know your

username and password. Once you are logged in visit the Annual Meeting page on our web site

and click "register." This event is FREE to Run Wild Missoula members.

Sweathouse Half Marathon, Saturday, September 10, 2011, 9 a.m. in downtown

Victor, Montana.

Can you imagine running next the tall Bitterroot mountains, crossing the road over creeks, and

soaking up the fresh mountainous tree smells with the potential to run into elk, whitetail deer, or

even one of the black bears that have been spotted recently? Well you can! You can experience

the beauty of the Bitterroot Valley and have fun supporting your friends from Run Wild

Missoula by participating in the third annual Sweathouse Half-Marathon.

Taking place on Saturday, September 10th in Victor, this route gives you a magnitude of

diversity with a breakup between both dirt roads and pavement, a few uphills and downhills,

incline and decline. The Back of the Pack (BOP) volunteers will be providing extra

encouragement and support for our participants. Prizes will be given for the top 3 finishers in

each age group (10 year splits) and top finisher male and female prizes as well. Please join us

this year and receive a shirt and finisher's medal, lots of comraderie, and a wonderful memory!

For questions, please contact Nichole Unruh-Corona at nicholeunruh@gmail.com. To register,

you may download and mail a registration form from www.runwildmissoula.org, pick one up

from the Runner's Edge, or online at www.runwildmissoula.org or www.active.com. Please

remember to thank our major sponsor, Family of Banks. Thanks and hope to see you there!

~Nichole Unruh

The 2011 Sweathouse Half Marathon is sponsored by:

Missoula Mile, Sunday, September 11, 2011, 9 a.m., downtown Missoula 5 races starting downtown Missoula, across the Higgins Ave Bridge to Big Dipper Ice Cream and

back. Kids' race is 1/2 mile, with free ice cream. Parents welcome to run with kids. Master's men,

master's women, open men, and open women's race. Proceeds to benefit prostate cancer

awareness. Free screening available for master men by 5 Valley Urology. This event is part

of Sunday Streets. Questions or want to volunteer? Email Race Director Tim Brooker.

Monday Evening Core Strength Training, Starting Mon. Sept. 12, 2011, 5:15p.m. 1900

W. Broadway, C This class is designed to keep a runner’s core strong. Core work conditions the body from the

abdominals to the arms and legs. Often runners are much stronger in their lower extremities

Race/Class Registration

Forms

Race/class registration forms for

all Run Wild Missoula

races/classes can be found on

the web at

www.runwildmissoula.org and

at the Runner’s Edge.

For other events, not sponsored

by Run Wild Missoula, race

registration forms for many of

these events can also be found

at the Runner’s Edge or see the

identified web sites, email and

contacts for race information.

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than their core. This results in an imbalance in the body that it will continuously try to remedy.

Classes are Mondays, 5:15 – 6 p.m., Sept. 12- Dec. 12. Classes are held at MOVE Missoula, 1900

Broadway, C (Mon. & Thurs. classes) and the Runner’s Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. (Wed. class).

Mats provided, comfortable clothing recommended, running shoes not required. Cost: $79 for

RWM members/$88 for non-members.

To register or find out more about this 12-week session email Alison Laundrie and

send registration and payment to: Run Wild Missoula, Box 1573, Missoula, MT 59806

Tuesday Lunch Yoga for Runners, Starting Tuesday Sept. 13, 2011, 12:15p.m.,

Runner’s Edge Fall into a new season and stay healthy and injury-free by signing up for Yoga for Runners. Run

Wild Missoula is offering two yoga classes specifically designed with the runner's body in

mind. Each class will focus on stretching, strengthening and balancing poses that will

compliment all of the miles you are running each week. Whether you have just started walking

or are training for a marathon, this class will challenge and inspire you to take care of your body

and mind. Classes are held upstairs at The Runners Edge. Classes are Tuesday Lunch Yoga,

12:15-1 p.m., September 13- December 13, Runner's Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. Cost: Tuesday

Lunch Yoga, $79 for Run Wild Missoula members/$88 for non-members. Yoga mats and straps

are provided.

To register or find out more about the classes offered, email Missy Adams and send

registration and payment to: Run Wild Missoula, Box 1573, Missoula, MT 59806.

Wed. Lunch Core Strength Training, Starting Wed. Sept. 14, 12:15p.m., Runner’s

Edge

This class is designed to keep a runner’s core strong. Core work conditions the body from the

abdominals to the arms and legs. Often runners are much stronger in their lower extremities

than their core. This results in an imbalance in the body that it will continuously try to remedy.

Classes are held at MOVE Missoula, 1900 Broadway, C (Mon. & Thurs. classes) and the Runner’s

Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. (Wed. class). Mats provided, comfortable clothing recommended,

running shoes not required. Classes are Wednesday, 12:15-1 p.m., Sept. 14- Dec. 14, Runner's

Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. Cost: $79 for Run Wild Missoula members/$88 for non-members.

To register or find out more about the 13-week session offered,email Alison

Laundrie and send registration and payment to: Run Wild Missoula, Box 1573, Missoula, MT

59806.

Thurs. Evening Core Strength Training, Starting Thurs. Sept. 15, 6:00p.m., 1900 W.

Broadway, C This class is designed to keep a runner’s core strong. Core work conditions the body from the

abdominals to the arms and legs. Often runners are much stronger in their lower extremities

than their core. This results in an imbalance in the body that it will continuously try to remedy.

Classes are held at MOVE Missoula, 1900 Broadway, C (Mon. & Thurs. classes) and the Runner’s

Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. (Wed. class). Thursdays, 6 – 7 p.m., Sept. 15- Dec. 15 (no class on

Thanksgiving Day), Move Missoula, 1900 W. Broadway, C. Mats provided, comfortable

clothing recommended, running shoes not required. Cost: $85 for RWM members/$95 for non-

members. To register or find out more about this 12-week session email Alison

Laundrie and send registration and payment to: Run Wild Missoula, Box 1573, Missoula, MT

59806

Thursday Evening Yoga for Runners, Starting Sept. 15, 6:00p.m., Runner’s Edge Fall into a new season and stay healthy and injury-free by signing up for Yoga for Runners. Run

Wild Missoula is offering two yoga classes specifically designed with the runner's body in

mind. Each class will focus on stretching, strengthening and balancing poses that will

compliment all of the miles you are running each week. Whether you have just started walking

or are training for a marathon, this class will challenge and inspire you to take care of your body

and mind. Classes are Thursday Evening Yoga, 6-7 p.m., September 15- December 15 (no class

on Thanksgiving Day), Runner's Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. Classes are held upstairs at The

Runners Edge. Yoga mats and straps are provided. Cost: Thursday Evening Yoga, $85 for Run

Wild Missoula members/$95 for non-members.

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To register or find out more about the classes offered, email Missy Adams and send

registration and payment to: Run Wild Missoula, Box 1573, Missoula, MT 59806.

Women's Running Retreat & Clinic, Thursday, September 22, 2011 Renew Your Running, Renew Yourself, Tune Up 2 Weeks before The All Women's 5K on Diva Day

Thursday, September 22 – Sunday, September 25, 2011. At the home of Loie and Monte Turner in

Tarkio, Montana. & Friday Clinic at Peak Health & Wellness Center. Download the registration

form. Questions? Email Eva Dunn-Froebig.

Other Events Yoga in the Park, Saturdays, July 2 - Aug. 27, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Bess Reed Park (next to

the Holiday Inn near the river). FREE and open to the community.

Bitterroot Baby Run & Stroller Stampede, Sat. Aug. 6, 5K -9:00a.m., Stampede -

10:30a.m., South Valley Child and Family Center, 515 Madison St., Hamilton Race day registration 8:00am for 5K and 9:30am for Stampede. Stampede is a 1 mile fun

run/walk for the whole family. Cost 5K $20.00 and Stampede $5.00. For additional information

visit bitterrootbreastfeedingcoalition.org or call Mary at 406 880-2551.

8th Annual Roodell Run, Sat. Aug. 6, 5K run, 5K walk and 10K run, Eureka High

School Eureka Cross Country Parents and Team present the 8th Annual Roodell Run. New point-to-

point ‚fast‛ 10K downhill course. Race day registration starts at 7:30a.m. 10K runners will be

bussed at 8:00a.m. Races start at 8:30a.m. Race day registration $15.00. For registration visit

http://www.lchigh.net/roodellrun/ or call Neil at 889-5054/cell 291-2181.

Altoona Ridge Run 30K, Sat., Aug. 6, 10 a.m., Maxville. Call 493-6810 to reserve your spot.

Raspberry Festival Fun Run & Walk 5K & 10K, Sun., Aug. 7, 8 a.m., Cottonwood,

Idaho. Visit www.myraspberryfestival.org.

1st Annual Momentum Hill Climb, Sunday Aug. 21, 10:00a.m., Snowbowl 1st Annual Momentum Hill Climb at Snowbowl! Sunday, August 21st 10am start. Runners will

ascend the Beargrass Highway trail a 5.5 mile climb to the top of the first chair at

Snowbowl......yes, you can ride the chair down. BBQ to follow, great prizes and bragging rights!

Register at www.momentumat.com This years event will be benefit The Tanner Olson BMX

Memorial park Fund. Questions, please give Rhea a call 531.1625.

Last Chance Half-Marathon, Sunday, Aug. 28, Helena This year’s race supports the Lewis & Clark Humane Society. See web site bquickrunning.com

Garden City Triathlon, Sat. Sept. 3, 9:00a.m., Frenchtown Pond Register at www.mtcompact.org 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run.

Bozeman Marathon, Sunday Sept. 11, Bozeman Marathon, Half-Marathon, Marathon relay. The Marathon and Half-Marathon courses run

through Gallatin Gateway Valley and back into downtown Bozeman. Marathon starts 7:00a.m.

and Half-Marathon starts 8:00a.m. Fees - $65.00 for Marathon and $45.00 for Half-Marathon

through Aug. 20. Register at active.com

Mad Mudder, Sat., Sept. 17, Marshall Mountain.

Flash from the Past

19 YEARS AGO

Editor’s Note: Thanks to long-

time member and former club

officer Rich Voorhees for providing

past newsletters for this section.

In August 1992, the Missoula

Road and Track Club was

planning its August run and

potluck. This one was at a

member’s house with a pool.

Walkers were encouraged to

attend.

A report of the July run and

potluck at Blue Mountain was

in the newsletter with evidence

that runners do have upper

body strength. After returning

from their 6-mile run they

found that a member’s car had

rolled down a slight

embankment and into a tree.

Half a dozen runners managed

to push the car back into place.

The evening ended with

burgers and other refreshments.

The club reported that they had

212 members.

~Eva Dunn-Froebig

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The Mad Mudder is a maddening 6K course on dirt trail at Marshall Mountain

that includes 10 military-style boot camp obstacles. This is a kid friendly event,

youth ages 14 and older can participate, activities for kids and spectators

(purchase spectator tickets online) will occur all day between 10am and 4pm.

There will be a 100-yard Mud Dash for kids 13 and younger (purchase kid

spectator tickets online, includes entry into Mud Dash).

Individual and team registration with costumes are highly encouraged. Prizes

will be awarded for the Dirtiest Do, Wildest Child, Maddest Mudder and so

forth. Sign up TODAY at MadMudder.com. Mudders are guaranteed to gain

notoriety and prestige among friends, family and your community once you

become an official Mad Mudder. All proceeds benefit CASA of Missoula.

Visitwww.madmudder.com for info.

~LaNette Diaz, Executive Director, CASA of Missoula, p)

406.542.1208, f) 406.542.8288

Montana Governor’s Cup, Sept. 18, Billings Marathon, Half-Marathon, Relay, 10K and Kids runs.

www.montanagovernorscupmarathon.org

Missoula HeartWalk & Run., Sat., Sept. 24, 11 a.m., University of

Montana. Adding to the annual success of the Missoula HeartWalk, this year we are

including a Heart Run! This 5K timed run will add a new course to Missoula’s

racing schedule with views of the Clark Fork River as well as the University of

Montana Campus. The race is slated for September 24 at 11:10am, beginning

and finishing in the UM Oval. This is the 16th annual HeartWalk and the first

year for the Heart 5K Run. This timed event will have prizes for the seven age

divisions as well as over all winners in both men and women’s fields.

The Heart Walk/Heart Run is a community wide fundraiser for the

American Heart Association (AHA) in Missoula and raises funds for Heart

Research & Education. Run Wild Missoula is donating their race equipment to

AHA for this event and Trisha Miller, the 2010 Missoula Missoula Marathon

women’s champion is the race director. Race fee is $20 with additional info

and maps at www.missoulaheartwalk.org

3rd Annual Canine Classic at Paws Up, Sunday Sept. 25, Paws Up The Humane Society of Western Montana is hosting the 3rd annual Canine

Classic at Paws Up. The run/hike is for people and their canine running

companions. It takes place on Sunday, September 25th, start times vary

depending on your route. A half marathon, 10k, 5 mile, and 2 mile fun run

will be offered. Participants can pay a flat fee to participate (includes bandana

for your dog, goody bag, and BBQ lunch), or collect pledges and compete to

win some incredible prizes like a luxury weekend & ‛glamping;‛ at the Resort

at Paws Up. 100% of the proceeds support care and adoption of homeless pets

from across western Montana. To register, or get more information, please

visit: www.firstgiving.com/HSWM or www.myHSWM.org. or call Kate at 529-

3646.

Editor’s Note: Last year the half-marathon was a beautiful run on well-marked bridle

trails all around Paws Up last year and along the Blackfoot River.

Rockin' Race for AIDS Awareness 5K & 10K, Sun., Sept. 25,

downtown Missoula. 5K and 10K run/walk through Missoula’s historic Northside. Not another fun-

run, it’s an EXPERIENCE. Prepare to have blow-your-hair back fun with LIVE

music and Missoula’s wildest and wackiest entertainers. Featuring Secret

Powers, Chalfonts, Wartime Blues, Shahs, Kung Fu Kongress, Sick Kids XOXO

and Vera. For more info call 406.543.4770 or

visitwww.MissoulaAIDSCouncil.org.

Hellgate Village 5K

Photos by Run Wild Missoula

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Missoula Marathon Missoula Marathon & Half Marathon, Sunday, July 10, 2011 Well another great Missoula Marathon is in the books and everybody in the

club should be proud of this year’s great event! With a dedicated committee,

an active club, and a committed city< 2011 Missoula Marathon went off

without a hitch. Now there are things that we need to improve on and believe

me, we will. But overall, the comments and emails have all been positive and

full of praise for our event.

I want to say thank you to the club for stepping up in a year of

transition, working hard and putting on the best Missoula Marathon yet. I

still sit here amazed by the work of dedicated RWM members to put on an

event that makes the club, city, and state proud!

In September we will have multiple pages dedicated to the Missoula

Marathon<. Everything from a thank you to our sponsors, to the final

numbers of the 2011 event. Thank you for another great event and

congratulations to all members for putting on one of the best races in the

country! Thanks.

Happy Running

~Anders

Missoula Marathon Back of the Pack Cheerleaders The Back of the Pack participated in many aspects of the Missoula Marathon,

both as participants and volunteers. One small group of enthusiastic

volunteers called themselves the BOP Cheerleaders. The Cheerleaders set up

in the finish area as the 5:30 marathoners were coming in. We had fresh

snacks, noisemakers, our signature bright green BOP bandannas, and a high

degree of enthusiasm. We cheered until the last finishers crossed the line.

Tracy Holland, lead cheerleader, coordinated a group consisting of

Robin Walker, Robin Wilton, Connie Chestnutt, Nadine Goeddel, Darlene

McLuskie, Bruce Randall (after he finished his own half), and yours truly.

~Pam Gardiner, Leader of the Back

Marathon Angel This is about the privilege I had of having an Angel here on earth with me

during The Missoula Marathon.

Shortly after the marathon started I was having a terrible time with

nausea, stomach cramps, etc. Carol stayed with me the entire marathon,

giving up her chance for a better finish time. We finished with our arms

around each other.

I've never known the amount of encouragement, kindness,

compassion & love Carol gave me. I thank you ever so much & love you for

making my first marathon such a memorable experience. GOD BLESS YOU

CAROL DRAKE YOU ROCK!!!!!

~Donna Bennett

Race/Event Reports Greetings from your Chancellor of Libations:

July was a busy month for Beer Runs, and a lot of fun. We started the month

out with the first ever Missoula Marathon Beer Run (MMBR), when about 200

folks turned up at the Badlander for a quick run around town and a few

beverages. When we first started planning the MMBR we had no idea who

would show up for a Beer Run the Friday before a Sunday Marathon, but we

quickly learned that, in fact, a bunch of folks enjoy our goofy little event.

Before we started off from the Badlander I had the folks raise their

hands to show if they were from the greater Missoula area or from out of

town, and a bit over half identified themselves as local. While there were a

bunch of our ‚usual suspects‛ a great number of the locals were new to Beer

Missoula Kids Marathon

Photos by Missoula Kids Marathon Team

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Running, so it was fun to meet them and, hopefully, at least some of them will

join us in the future for our normally scheduled events. But the big treat for

me was getting to meet some folks from around the country and a couple

folks were there from Europe, so we are now an internationally known event.

In the interest of meeting the taper needs of the various runners we

laid out three loops, three, four and five miles. The entire group started out

with a quick trip through Greenough Park, while the three milers worked

their way back to the Badlander, the four and five milers continued the tour of

town with a loop through the U of M campus and across the oval before

heading back to the final meeting place.

The groups met back up for some quality rehydration, and a bit of

socialization, if you know what I mean, and I think you do. I got to meet some

folks from Nebraska, Florida, Nevada, Michigan, Georgia and a few states I

can’t remember, as well as The Netherlands and Sweden. So it was a very

diverse night for me. The best part of the event was seeing these people again

Saturday at the Expo and, of course, as the passed the finish line on Sunday. It

was also a treat having Jeff Galloway turn up for our Beer Run, and was nice

getting a chance to talk with him for a minute or two.

I really hope we are invited to host one of these again for the 2012

Missoula Marathon, in fact I have a marketing plan for the upcoming

marathon: ‚Come for the Beer Run, Stay for the Marathon.‛

I would also like to thank everyone that helped out with this year’s MMBR

either by helping pull the event together, leading a group or just by showing

up and having fun.

A couple nights ago we had our usual July Beer Run, but this one

was a bit special in its own right, yep it was the first anniversary of the Beer

Run, so we went back to where it all started, The Silver Dollar Bar, and we ran

the same route we did a year ago, up and around Water Works Hill. It wasn’t

hard to start thinking about the runs over the past year, and how much fun

I’ve managed to have and that got me to thinking about the friends I’ve met

through Beer Runs, people that I may have met a time or two, or run with on

occasion, but would not have gotten to know nearly as well.

While we were filing back into the Dollar after the run one of the

patrons told me that she was amazed that a bunch of runners would be

hanging out in a bar, of course I told her that many of us run so we can earn

our beer. She seemed to like my answer; at least she claimed to understand.

Ok, enough of the sentimental stuff, this month we will lead our

assault from the Tamarack Brewery, 231 W. Front Street at 6:00 on

Wednesday, August 31. One other thing about Tamarack, I did a bit of

advance scouting a few weeks ago, and the food was worth the trip. For those

of you that are still sore, or worn out from running up Water Works, I promise

this run will be as flat as possible in Missoula. So mark it on your calendar,

bring a friend or two and join us. Remember my Beer Run motto: I’d love it if

you made it for the run and the beer, but if you can’t make the run, at least

show up and join us for the beer.

~Pat Cross

View From The Back There is a group of runners crossing the Higgins Street Bridge. It is early

February, the temperature is +10, the wind is blowing and the road is icy. I am

thinking, ‘What the h<. are those people doing. Have they lost their mind?’

A gust of wind brings me back to reality and I realize I am one of those

runners.

I never ran much before January, usually resorted to the elliptical or

a bicycle. Then my wife and I went to a Jeff Galloway talk at the Wilma.

Afterward, on the way home we thought a marathon might actually be

possible using Jeff’s methods. We joined the training class and the view from

the Back of the Pack began.

Missoula Marathon

On-the-course pictures by Ryan Snyder and

finish pictures by Neil Chaput de Saintonge.

Thank you, Ryan and Neil.

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My ego was broken a little bit when I ended in the slowest group. I

thought I was faster. What I did not realize was those first training classes was

the start of what turned out to be six great, and sometimes grueling, months. I

met some wonderful people with whom I formed some great friendships.

We started with a three-mile run. By the time I had gone a half mile, I

could not breathe, my legs were aching, and I was convinced there was no way

I could do a marathon. Then to look at the scheduled it seemed like an

impossible task. However, with the help and support of Pam, John and the

training class, I was soon doing five, ten, thirteen and more miles.

I was never able to do the marathon due to an ankle injury. I did walk

some of the course, cheered on my fellow BOPers, and envied them some. I

thought about all the good times, the cold runs on Sunday mornings, the icy

trails, and the struggles we endured. My ego will never be broken again. I am

proud to say I belong to the Back of the Pack. It has been a great experience and

I thank all of my fellow BOPers for the great times.

~Kevin Drake

At The Races Visit www.runmt.com for a complete list of Montana races.

Hellgate Village 5K

Name Gender Age Time Trisha Miller F 31 0:17:12 Andy Tucknott M 30 0:17:14 Isaac Schmidt M 11 0:21:07 Kyle Van Atta M 20 0:21:35 Annika Sohlberg F 14 0:23:18 Jon Herrick M 51 0:23:44 Jill Herrick F 47 0:26:53 Kelsey Stamm F 26 0:27:01 Barbara Naperalsky F 56 0:31:11 Bob Hayes M 84 0:31:40 Jenna Herrick F 14 0:32:49 LaNette Diaz F 34 0:34:12 Mackenzie Clark F 21 0:41:45

Missoula Half Marathon

Name Division Time Adam Peterman M0119 1:17:35 Courtney Babcock F3539 1:23:49 Chris Herrick M0119 1:24:06 Brian Williams M3034 1:24:34 Derek Baggerly M4044 1:27:22 Paige Gilchrist F0119 1:27:30 Eric Wolf M5054 1:28:34 Patrick Saffel M4044 1:28:58 Don Malerk M5559 1:29:48 C.J. Foley M3034 1:33:26 Daniel Smith M3539 1:34:30 Kate Oyler F3034 1:35:52 Scarlet Kaplan F0119 1:36:33

Gilia Patterson F0119 1:36:52 Kim Joyner-O'Connor F3539 1:37:14 Mike Size M3539 1:37:25 Darr Tucknott F3034 1:37:39 Steve Weiler M6064 1:38:02 Joe Zephyrs M2529 1:41:42 Jessica Zephyrs F2529 1:41:43 Nichole Corona F3034 1:42:12 Ahren Cornelius M3034 1:43:13 Austin Ault M2024 1:43:54 Shirley Zylstra F4549 1:44:24 Jessica Giuliani F2529 1:45:04 Pam Schiemer F4549 1:45:10 Jami Fitzgerald F4044 1:45:29 Sara Smith F3539 1:46:12

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Naomi Rogers F3034 1:46:16 Jennifer Vonsehlen F3034 1:46:17 Matthew Kreutz M3539 1:46:41 Benjamin Schmidt M4549 1:47:35 Karl Mangold M3034 1:48:13 Sara Mcallister F2529 1:48:35 Marlene Zentz F5559 1:48:45 Maggie Thuerer F2529 1:49:01 Killeen Nielsen F5054 1:49:27 Glenn Moffatt M5054 1:50:08 Laurie Stalling F5054 1:50:16 Michael Cassens M3539 1:50:43 Nicholas Grant M2529 1:51:08 Mark Hanson M4549 1:51:24 Erica Sandiland F2529 1:51:27 Peggy Schmidt F4044 1:52:03 Matthew Barrett M3539 1:52:05 Terry Klise M4549 1:52:13 Larry Peterman M5559 1:52:14 Chuck Thompson M5054 1:52:39 Scott Stires M3539 1:53:23 John Carpenter M3539 1:53:35 Roni Lett F5559 1:53:48 Rachel Golden F2529 1:54:30 Connie Tuttle F4549 1:54:33 Brad Giffin M5054 1:54:36 Rosalind Blanchard F4549 1:54:36 Jackie Smith F4549 1:54:47 Jennifer Stires F3034 1:54:51 Molly Riddle F3539 1:54:52 Katie Nichols F3034 1:54:57 Kim Wishcamper F3539 1:55:43 Sheryl Meekin F4044 1:55:50 Melissa Barba F3539 1:55:55 Swan Swanson M4549 1:56:02 Monique Krebsbach F4549 1:56:10 Lisa Sproull F3539 1:56:24 Cindy Rivey F5054 1:56:24 Molly Ring F2529 1:56:37 Kara Contonio F3539 1:56:37 Anita Hershman F2529 1:57:07 Christine Everett F6064 1:57:22 Nicole Martin F2024 1:57:42 Laura Westenfelder F4044 1:58:04 John Croft M6064 1:58:07 Julie Chapman F4549 1:58:30 Rebecca Kyle F3034 1:58:42 Angie Kimmel F3034 1:58:43 Barbara Cowan F5054 1:58:46

Susan Mace F3539 1:59:24 Tricia Burgoyne F3034 1:59:29 Mackenzie Keiper F0119 1:59:31 Kandace Kannberg F3034 1:59:54 Stephanie Pernell F3539 1:59:54 Rika Botzet F4044 2:00:08 Gina Launi F3034 2:00:20 Cathy Sohlberg F4044 2:00:33 Jaime Troiano F3539 2:00:43 Keith Graham M5559 2:00:44 Jessica Noe F2529 2:01:02 Katie Geoghegan F2529 2:01:10 Mary Landers F5054 2:01:18 Spring Mills F3539 2:02:11 John Ault M5054 2:02:47 Tommi Burton F5559 2:02:50 Kari Johnson F3539 2:03:29 Estella Anderson F3539 2:03:42 Keith Fichtner M3539 2:04:01 Paul Keiper M4549 2:05:02 Kelsi Camp F3539 2:05:09 Bridget Johnson F5559 2:05:29 Sally Cannata F4044 2:05:30 Jason Topp M3539 2:05:44 Angie Tranel F3539 2:05:46 Elizabeth Adams F2529 2:05:52 Melissa Matassa-Stone F3034 2:06:05 Kathy Heffernan F5054 2:06:16 Libby Latrielle F3034 2:07:08 Jessica Johnson F3034 2:07:08 Becky Holdorf F3034 2:07:20 Julie Brown F4549 2:07:29 Glenn Govertsen M6569 2:07:37 Allison Sammoury F3034 2:08:37 Anne Gerken F2529 2:09:12 David Moore M6064 2:09:22 Sandra Richardson F4044 2:10:28 Amber Ball F2529 2:10:37 Mariah Owsley F0119 2:10:50 Desiree Owsley F0119 2:11:15 Nick Loomis M2024 2:11:28 Jeff Lang M4044 2:11:55 Barb Naperalsky F5559 2:12:01 Liesl Uskoski F3034 2:12:16 Jason Uskoski M3539 2:12:16 John Koenig M6064 2:12:19 Tiffany Wellman F3539 2:12:24 Kari Cronk F3539 2:12:25

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Nicole Siefert F2529 2:12:25 Coreen Johnson F2529 2:12:29 John Weinert M5559 2:12:37 Julia Hunt f6569 2:12:48 Char Peppenger F3539 2:13:06 Susan Doherty F4549 2:13:11 Sue Falsey F6064 2:13:13 Marie-Helene Pare F3539 2:13:23 Kara Mccarthy F3539 2:13:24 Amanda Patel F3539 2:13:27 Angie Colbert F4044 2:13:27 Rhonda Decker F4044 2:13:35 Christine Johnson F2529 2:13:43 Sue Furey F5054 2:13:52 Violet Slattery F3034 2:14:03 Sage Grendahl F3034 2:14:23 Jamie Mcgarvey F4044 2:14:45 Dana Fitz Gale F4044 2:14:51 Kim Stout F3034 2:15:07 Hillary Ogg F3034 2:15:20 Tia Jennings F2529 2:15:26 Kristin Adams F3034 2:15:40 Julie Walker F4044 2:16:19 Rebecca Calderara F2529 2:17:00 Kara Robinson F3034 2:17:26 Brooke Sargent F3034 2:18:36 Ilana Abrahamson F3539 2:18:36 Andi Hoelzel F2529 2:18:38 Jamie Ault F5054 2:18:44 Laura Pancheri F3539 2:19:02 Audrey Peterson F4549 2:19:16 Stacey Paul F4044 2:19:18 Coleen Contos F5559 2:19:25 Brynn Laird F2529 2:19:27 Kathy Dahood F5054 2:19:30 Terry Stekly F5559 2:19:32 Brixen Reich F3539 2:19:36 Tara Duman F3539 2:19:48 Christian Lounsbury M4044 2:20:00 Jody West F4549 2:20:19 Christy Wicklund F4044 2:20:20 Malin Johnson F3034 2:20:58 C.J. Johnson M3539 2:22:01 Tim Furey M5559 2:22:13 Suzanne Tilleman F3539 2:22:33 Theresa Strauch F4549 2:22:57 Eileen Robbins F6064 2:23:52 Leann Dolly-Powell F3034 2:24:20 James Johnson M4044 2:25:17

Nancy Johnson F5054 2:25:26 Beth Smalley F2529 2:25:36 Jamie Bray-Tanner F2529 2:25:36 Jeff Ipsen M5559 2:27:02 Kyla Keller F2024 2:27:09 Kelly Devlin F2529 2:27:26 Charles Scallia M6569 2:27:29 Maggie Wescott F3034 2:27:38 Juhienah Khalaf F3034 2:27:44 Nancy Rusho F5054 2:27:51 Keith Blackwell M4044 2:28:46 Sally Thompson F6064 2:29:02 Aimee Ault F3034 2:29:47 Rich Voorhees M7579 2:29:50 Kirsten Pabst F4044 2:30:07 Diane Maxted F5559 2:30:58 Heidi Hanks F3539 2:31:03 Beth Baumstark F4549 2:31:08 Julie Mclennan F3539 2:31:09 Zahra Tierney F0119 2:31:11 Alison Tierney F3539 2:31:35 Donna Ayres F6064 2:31:44 Ty Robinson M3539 2:31:46 Remy Alvarez F2024 2:32:03 Tamy Wagner F4044 2:32:17 Kathy Mahoney F5054 2:33:19 Denise Smith F5054 2:34:13 Jean Dale F5054 2:34:14 Beth Wood F3034 2:34:26 Kendra Maurer F3034 2:34:50 Lori Monahan F3034 2:35:06 Rhiannon Leeper F3034 2:35:10 Tammy Smith F4044 2:35:15 Monica Smith F3539 2:36:16 Stephanie Topp F3539 2:36:16 Katie Lampton F2529 2:36:56 Christina Twohig F3034 2:36:59 Carol Smotherman F6064 2:37:24 Jim Klawitter M4549 2:37:52 Kimberly Sieber F4044 2:38:37 Ruschel Hilmo F3034 2:38:50 Kim Anderson F3539 2:38:52 Hannah Jessop F3034 2:39:36 Bruce Randall M6064 2:39:48 Kari Aadland F3034 2:40:20 Ruth Bartholomew F3034 2:41:07 Brad Monahan M3034 2:41:11 Judith Bledsoe F3034 2:41:12 Deena Mansour F4044 2:41:14

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Patricia Duce F4044 2:41:14 River Duce M0119 2:41:15 Dana Blaine F5559 2:41:27 Anna Lechleitner F0119 2:41:30 Erin Lechleitner F3539 2:41:31 Kerrie Ghenie F4044 2:42:05 Denise Graef F4549 2:42:33 Kimberly Keiper F4549 2:43:10 Maddie Keiper F0119 2:43:11 Vic Mortimer M5054 2:43:29 Rebecca Collinson F3539 2:44:24 Maureen Loewenwarter F5054 2:44:52 Danette Jenkins F2529 2:45:09 Linsey Myers F2529 2:45:11 Cathy Schwenk F5559 2:45:45 Kathleen Stinebaugh F4549 2:46:14 Margarett Snyder F4549 2:46:32 Gina Brown F4044 2:49:00 David Anderson M4044 2:49:28 Heidi Heitmann F4044 2:49:33 Patty Harp F6064 2:49:33 Meri Althauser F2529 2:50:29 Kaye Ebelt F4549 2:51:09 Kimberly Dredger F5559 2:51:20 Michael Kennedy M6064 2:51:23 Carolyn Abbott f6569 2:51:31 Janet Seagraves F5054 2:54:18 Nancy Brown F5054 2:54:23 Kaye Pallante F5559 2:54:30 Linda Brown F5559 2:54:31 Layne Pearson M0119 2:54:32 Michelle Moles F4044 2:54:57 Deborah Aquino F5054 2:55:57 Judy Chapman F6064 2:56:16 Carol Hedges F5559 2:57:10 Ashley Ferro F2024 2:58:31 Bonnie Fergerson F6064 2:58:31 Helia Jazayeri F3034 2:58:57 Rebecca Nank F3034 2:59:34 Patty Murphy F4549 2:59:42 Curtis Bunton M4044 2:59:43 Norman Fortunate M6064 3:01:08 Lisa Plunkett F5559 3:01:15 Richard Allen M6569 3:01:17 Ellen Lomega F4549 3:02:01 Linda Muth F5559 3:03:35 Elizabeth Thomas F2529 3:05:35 Barbara Thayer F5559 3:06:21

Connie Marcure F4044 3:11:18 Melissa Hayes F3034 3:12:40 Ross Blair M5559 3:13:00 Carla Reneau F4549 3:13:43 Sandra Williams F5054 3:13:44 Jennifer Thompson F4044 3:14:30 Amber Rogers F4549 3:14:48 Rosalyn Lapier F4549 3:16:03 Denise Ryan F6064 3:17:55 Dina Haynes F4549 3:19:39 Collin Bevins M5559 3:19:42 Barbara Riley F5559 3:19:42 Anita Kurtz-Magee F7074 3:19:56 Suzanne Kay f6569 3:20:09 Carol Blair F5559 3:20:18 T.J. Long M0119 3:20:23 Betsy Holmquist f6569 3:20:34 Kathleen Harvey F4044 3:20:35 Candice Long F3539 3:20:39 Leah Borow F3539 3:20:40 Diane Oelig F5559 3:21:22 Christina Cline F3034 3:22:28 Allison Varner F3034 3:22:28 Myrtle Miller F7579 3:22:52 Sharon Dill f6569 3:22:55 James Gore M7074 3:24:06 Gregg Davis M5559 3:24:28 Kaitlin Tanner F0119 3:26:13 Kathleen Tanner F4549 3:26:38 Mary Pat Malerk F5054 3:27:14 Jane Kisselbach F7074 3:27:48 Lynn Talarico F6064 3:29:08 Claudia Brown F6064 3:29:10 Debbie Viegut F4044 3:29:31 Julie Skillicorn F4549 3:29:31 Raymond Brunner M6064 3:30:01 Alan Landers M5054 3:30:02 Claudia Brown F7074 3:31:29 Mark Monaco M4549 3:33:24 Barbara Kennedy f6569 3:33:54 Sandra Smith F4044 3:37:11 Suzanne Schweitzer F6064 3:39:16 Carolyn Schultz F5054 3:41:10 Tonya Tanner F2529 3:41:13 Janet Derrington F6064 3:41:21 Gayle Heino F5559 3:41:51 Amy Zanzig M5054 3:41:51 Nina Sverdsten F5054 3:45:16 Karen Thomas F5559 3:45:39

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Paula Messmer F5559 3:46:55 Amy Mccollum F3034 3:48:48 Julie Candler F5054 3:52:39 Christine Foster F6064 3:54:01 Mike Fredrickson M6569 3:54:05 Dayl Fredrickson f6569 3:54:05 Jackie Jones F6064 3:54:21 Judy Wahlberg f6569 3:57:42 Mae Hassman f6569 4:00:15

Keleen Harris F5559 4:09:45 Allissa Corrow F3034 4:09:55 Dana Spierling F5054 4:10:45 Tonya Smith F2529 4:17:45 Kitty Ortman F5054 4:18:27 Karen Baldridge F3539 4:47:33 Chari Lipski f6569 5:03:18

Missoula Marathon

Name DIV time Jimmy Grant M3034 2:36:32 Mark Handelman M2024 2:43:13 Tim Foley M3034 2:57:47 Brian Fruit M4549 2:59:27 Stephen Flink M2529 3:08:16 Steve Liechty M4044 3:09:16 Tom Simones M2529 3:09:45 Tristan Scott M2529 3:19:38 Stephen Brown M5054 3:20:09 Dariusz Janczewski M5054 3:20:24 Dan Pierce M3539 3:21:27 Jonna Brandt F3539 3:26:28 Bill Center M4549 3:26:59 Kara Daume F3539 3:27:01 Kenneth Ellis M5559 3:28:23 Paul Rosen M4044 3:29:34 Bonnie Jakub F4044 3:29:59 John Lester M4549 3:30:36 Tom Halverson M5054 3:32:13 Matthew Baldassin M3539 3:36:31 Bill Levine M2529 3:38:26 Briann Williams F2529 3:38:42 Josh Nichols M3034 3:38:46 Renate Bush F4549 3:38:57 Vo Vonsehlen M4549 3:41:52 Danelle Gjetmundsen F4044 3:43:53 Craig Krueger M4549 3:44:01 Sherri Kenyon F4549 3:44:02 Torrey Holmquist M3034 3:44:17 Andy Cross M5054 3:45:39 James Pedersen M4044 3:47:16 Lance Fisher M3034 3:49:23

Tammy Mocabee F4549 3:50:18 Angel Herring F4044 3:51:02 Maureen Lympus F4549 3:51:03 Ryan Snyder M4044 3:51:43 Michael Yager M4044 3:52:19 Alan Mccormick M4044 3:55:22 Wisdom Ming F4044 3:55:31 Marilyn Marler F4044 3:55:32 Laura Acker F2529 3:55:34 Sten Sohlberg M4044 3:56:10 Matthew Murphy M2529 3:56:28 David Anderson M3034 3:57:41 Forest Chaput M0119 3:58:44 Esther Westover F0119 3:58:44 Cody Stekly M2529 3:59:02 Ross Carlson M2024 3:59:03 Taylor Mcgreevey M2024 4:01:29 Sharon Sterbis F4549 4:01:55 Pamela Estill F4044 4:02:16 Kenny Ellis M3034 4:02:44 Jessie Nichols F3034 4:04:40 Anne Carlson F5054 4:05:16 Craig Macholz M3539 4:06:08 Ryan Schumacher M2529 4:11:41 Doug Ness M4044 4:12:50 Paul Cahill M2529 4:13:25 Thurston Elfstrom M4044 4:14:22 Tracey Baldwin F4044 4:15:15 John Marron M6569 4:15:24 Ashley Scott F2529 4:16:39 Jacey Anderson F0119 4:16:55 Rod Gabriel M5559 4:18:36

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Erik Marchion M3034 4:20:24 Andrew Hunt M4044 4:26:21 Shannan Painter F2529 4:28:37 Katie Spaid F3034 4:29:19 Jb Yonce M6064 4:29:24 Becky Riley F4549 4:29:26 Shandy Lemperle F2529 4:29:58 Hayley Brager F2529 4:30:12 Jennifer Jackson F3034 4:30:26 Linsey Hull F2529 4:31:14 Beth Ann Pedersen F4044 4:31:32 Scott Rouse M5054 4:32:06 Kay Kramer F4549 4:32:27 Chad Messerly M4044 4:33:15 Jan Riva F5559 4:33:19 Michelle Yoshinaga F3539 4:34:20 Nancy Anderson F5559 4:37:14 Elia Ferruzzi F3034 4:37:31 Don Butler M5054 4:41:09 Kali Brothers F3034 4:41:10 Vanetta Burton F5559 4:41:13 Erin Foster West F2529 4:41:50 Kelsey Stamm F2529 4:41:53 Dan Mcguire M3539 4:42:20 Rick Wishcamper M3539 4:43:01 Bridgett Moriarty F4044 4:43:02 Sarah Stafford F2529 4:43:17 David Boring M5559 4:44:56 Patti Boring F5559 4:44:57 Phoebe Fortunate F2529 4:46:06 Kristal Cowart F3034 4:46:14 Lizzie Dolan F2529 4:48:17 Travis Long M3539 4:50:42 Philip Mason M5559 4:51:31 Bea Happ F4549 4:51:52 Lisa Hill F4044 4:54:17 Amanda Lipsey F3034 4:58:08 Cameo Borntrager F3034 5:00:13 Brenda Sweeney F3539 5:00:13

Emily Bagdonis F2024 5:01:45 Barb Fortunate F6064 5:02:44 Joe Jessop M3539 5:03:48 Caroline Temple F3539 5:05:59 Gail Kerscher F6064 5:07:05 Caryn Youngholm F4549 5:10:47 Miranda Ming F3034 5:12:56 Polly Larson F4549 5:13:58 Robert Mcquilkin M5054 5:15:17 Carlie Magill F3034 5:18:31 Marge Baack F3539 5:21:34 Ericka Schenck F3539 5:24:19 Annelise Hedahl F3034 5:24:24 Dan Hathaway M2529 5:24:30 Suzanne Burwick F5559 5:25:06 Glenn Burwick M6064 5:28:17 Manon Damboise F3034 5:33:34 Sandra Joyner F5559 5:35:56 Paula Guinnip F4044 5:39:17 Bob Hayes M8099 5:41:32 Peggy Christian F5054 5:42:15 Stan Harris M5559 5:45:57 Karen Erbe F4044 5:51:40 Bethany Knapstad F3034 5:52:08 Tom Daer M5559 5:56:49 Sally Daer f6569 5:56:50 Rachelle Mcphee F4044 6:00:11 Randy Frazier F4044 6:01:00 Walter Max M6064 6:01:01 Joe Thoreson M5054 6:04:04 Dakota Nyght F2529 6:17:17 Tamara Lysons F3034 6:22:20 Michael Albans F4549 6:40:30 Linda Pilsworth f6569 6:53:24 Denise Conrad F5054 6:55:30 Kirsten Spetz F2529 6:58:39 Evan Roberts M2529 6:58:40 Mary Dalton F4549 7:01:15 Carol Drake F5054 7:25:51 Donna Bennett f6569 7:25:52

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Articles 26.2 How It Happened As I sit here, completely in shock to be holding a 26.2 metal in my hands, I

wonder how I got across that finish line.

A few years ago, I was facing a time of change in my life and I picked

up the phone to call a friend to ask if she would be willing to train and run a 5k

with me. Neither of us had been or were currently runners. She said, ‚I do not

run‛, and let me know that she would not be willing to join me in this new

interest. I searched online and found a program that promised to take me from

a non-runner to someone able to cross a 5k finish line in 9 weeks, and I reached

success. I continued to run and completed a couple of other 5ks and an 8k that

season. Winter, life, non-commitment allowed me to return to the couch.

The next spring, I had a relentless desire to run. I began the program

again and was successful in reaching a 5k distance. I decided to call my friend

again to see if she would now be interested. My friend worked out often,

spinning classes, elliptical, body sculpting classes, etc. She was an athlete and I

couldn’t understand why she doubted her ability to run.

I ran a couple of 5ks and signed up to start the Missoula Marathon

Training program, committing to the half. My friend would show up at the

finish line of the local races I entered and continued to be a strong support

system. I continued to run and it gave me strength, pride, peace, and joy. I felt

at home and in love with what I was doing.

One day, my friend called to say she had agreed to a 5k with one of

her other friends. What!! I was so happy that she was finally going to give it a

shot. She began running and realized that she could actually run a longer

distance than what she believed she was capable of doing. She continued to

say that it sucked, but she did not stop. We both showed up at the start and

finished a 5k race!

We ran a few 5ks that season, a 10k, and a 12k out of town. We had so

much fun at the 12k that we decided to make it our annual event. I was still

training for the ½ marathon and truly overdid it. Injury happened and I was

unable to run, barely could walk and my season was over. My friend

continued to run and found a running partner that truly provides her

encouragement, friendship and strength. I was the one cheering them across a

finish line. I was so proud of them, but yet sad that I wasn’t able to be lacing

my shoes and hitting the ground running.

Several months passed and I found myself again at square one due to

unhealthy food choices, stressful life circumstances, and no commitment to

working out. I am 43 years old, a mother of three, and a full time employee. I

am not in shape at all, feeling like I have to do it all for everyone else, and I

have let myself be last. I am the only one responsible to make this different. I

love to run. Why do I give it up?

Again, I started-but it feels different this time. I am making myself a

priority and am going to be willing to let other things go to allow this for

myself. I will ask for help if needed and I am now not willing to sacrifice this

love to make things easier for others.

Several weeks later I went to a talk about marathon training with my

friend and her running partner, and we signed up! This was a program

designed to get anyone across the finish line. It allowed for scheduled walking

with running, avoiding injury. I had every intention to committing to the half

marathon and I was excited. We began training a few days later. The first

training session had us doing 1 mile for the ½ marathon runners and 3 miles

for the full runners. We decided to do the 3 miles and stick with the full

program and would switch to the ½ when it got to be too much. Weeks turned

into months, several 5ks and our fun 12k took the place of some of our long

runs. Several times, I cheered my friends (her running partner became a dear

friend and a running partner to me too!) across finish lines and I ran on my

own due to schedules and other reasons.

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Then it happed, we reached the point that we have trained past the

½ marathon distance. We are still feeling great!! As we continued to train, we

experienced knee trouble, ankle trouble, daycare issues, wardrobe

malfunctions, sunburns, lost toenails, ice, snow, heat, wind, chaffing,

communication breakdowns, etc. but we did not back down.

Race day came and we found ourselves at the starting line of the

Missoula Marathon. Slowly but surely each of us ran or own race and for our

own reasons. We did not finish together, but we all finished and we

celebrated together. We all faced challenges, found incredible inner strength,

developed a bond that will last throughout our lifetimes. Tears still fill my

eyes when I think about the moment that last foot step landed on the road,

crossing the finish line. I did it. We did it. No matter what, this

accomplishment defines each of us. We are capable of greatness. We are

elite. We are champions. No records were broken, but true victory occurred.

26.2 miles!

I am not wondering any longer, I know how it happened. I honored

a commitment to myself, I allowed great people into my life that supported

me through the rough moments. I took that first step and didn’t stop. It

happened because of who I am. I am a runner.

~Randy Frazier

5TH Annual Missoula Marathon

MISSOULA, MT - The alarm sounds at 4:45 am on a Sunday morning and

one has to ask, ‚What am I doing?,‛ but once dressed, fed and on the way to

the starting line the answer is clear. It’s a beautiful morning at daybreak as

we leave the house. The temperature is in the mid-40’s and the weather

promises a perfect summer day.

My sweetheart drops me at the starting line 30 minutes before

race time. Runners, joggers and walkers of all ages gather. Some are

stretching, others participate in a calisthenics class, while another group

waits to use the porta-potties - one last time to go before the race begins.

Smiles abound on everyone’s face. Music plays as the emcee

shares tidbits about previous races, today’s participants, and as the time

nears directions on where to line up.

It’s only a few minutes before the cannon sounds when the

Star Spangled Banner begins to play. The crowd of 2,600+ ½

Marathoners face the flag, place their hand over their heart and begin

to sing. Patriotism is not dead.

We turn and prepare for the start when the cannon booms and the

race begins. Fireworks launch in celebration of the 5th Annual Missoula

Full & Half Marathon. Participants move toward the starting line and

begin running. The sun is just about to crest the mountain and shine on us

all. It’s a glorious day in Montana.

Everyone is a buzz with excitement. People fuss with their iPods,

groups of friends giggle and laugh as they run, and comments to be heard

include, ‚what a spectacular site; what a beautiful day; this is God’s

country.‛

We run along the Bitterroot River for the first few miles and

eventually cross over before heading through town. The volunteers are

among the best offering everything from water and ‚Gu‛ (a sports gel),

cheers and applause, to Vasoline for those sensitive chapped areas.

Neighbors come out to greet us offering words of encouragement, sprinkles

to cool down by, and music of all genres. What’s that? A baby grand piano

on someone’s front yard? Yes, and he’s playing for us! The police hold

traffic at numerous junctures and one officer powers music from her car to

entertain and encourage us. It is truly a community event, one like I’ve

never experienced on previous runs. The city of Missoula must be one of

the most hospitable, kind and generous cities.

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Around mile 10, the Marathoners begin to catch up with my

group of ½ Marathoners, who started at a different location. The ½

Marathoners cheer the Marathoners, ‚Keep it up! Good job! Way to go!‛

We call to other ½ Marathoners in front of us to alert them:

‚Runners coming; Marathoners coming.‛ Each time, we move over

and clap. We celebrate their accomplishments just as the volunteers and

neighbors have celebrated our hard work to be running the Half.

We’re only 2.1 miles from the finish line and the energy to finish

kicks in. While the legs, feet and yes, a hip cry out in defiance the mind is

running on adrenaline. We’re almost there! The months of hard work are

paying off! Runners encourage other runners, neighbors cheer the pack

and celebrate with us.

~Lauren F. Trent, Half Marathon participant

A Perfect Marathon Day Editor’s Note: This letter was written to Pam Gardiner who helped lead the

Galloway Training Class.

Pam, I wanted to share with you my marathon experience so perhaps you

can share with the group as they prepare for their final week.

As you may remember my original goal was to run a four hour

marathon. During training I re-injured my hamstring and did not even

know if I would be able to run the marathon but after visiting with a

physical therapist we revised my plan. The new goal was to stop the speed

work-outs, slow down, keep training, enjoy the experience and complete the

marathon.

On marathon day my goal was to run to the aide stations and then

walk thru them to take in whatever nutrition was scheduled. When I got to

mile 19, and started to fatigue I would run to the mile marker, walk 30

seconds and take off. I was amazed how well I continued to feel. I also

allowed myself to look around and take in the entire experience, I reflected

on how lucky I was to be in Seattle running along Lake Washington and

Puget Sound. We passed thru a group of veterans who lined the streets for

nearly a half of mile holding flags and I thought about the many young men

and women who have lost their limbs in sacrifice for serving our country. It

was very humbling!

Mile 21, my son appeared along the side of the road waiting to run

with me the last 5 miles. As a mom I can't tell you how that warmed my

heart and gave me renewed energy. A kind of energy you don't get from a

GU. He looked at me and said "Wow you look great and you only have 5

miles to go." At around mile 24, I passed a young man about 1/2 my age

and he looked at me like no way am I letting her pass me so we ran step for

step together for about another 1/2 mile and he said "You are kicking my

butt, I'm done." I proceeded on. I was tired and fatigued from the many

hills and freeway ramps but as my journey neared the end I couldn't help

but to keep smiling. I had trained for six months thru ice, snow, wind and

rain and now I was headed for the home stretch. As I crossed the finish line

my official time was 4:29:17 and according to my watch I had run 26.77

miles. A far cry from the 4:00 hour mark! Was I happy? ABSOLUTELY! My

26.77 miles was a milestone for me. I had learned to run a marathon and

enjoy it.

On a side note the best part was the recovery I experienced. I

walked an additional five miles after the marathon to allow my legs to

recover. I stretched out before going to bed that night and the day after the

marathon, I was a little sore but felt great. On Monday, I swam and even felt

better so on Tuesday I went out for a 3 mile run and it was like I never had

done a marathon. My legs felt good. I think having the longer training

period easing into the distance certainly benefited me.

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As I was headed to the airport on Sunday I saw fellow runners

struggling to walk carrying their ibuprofen bottles. I strolled along like a

normal person, knowing my marathon journey had changed my life, and yes

I am still smiling!

I met many people during the training and wish you all good luck.

My wish to you is for an enjoyable experience.

By the way there is a picture captured by the Seattle Times in the

Runners Edge. It is between miles 23 and 24, I am in the background with my

son on the final stretch of my journey. Wow what a perfect day!

~Carol Lipp

Finishing The Marathon Together

My experience, in a way, is typical of many in the Galloway training class,

and yet, unique to me. I started my marathon training after listening to Jeff

Galloway speak at the Wilma on a cold, snowy January evening. He said

"Why not you, why not get there?" I'm 47, a bit overweight and haven't run

for years. I felt the power of his words, and knew, somehow I could do this,

running a full marathon, something I've wanted to do for as long as I can

remember.

We started with ice cleats and gloves on, in the dark, on courses that

were new to most of the class. We were up early Sundays, as the kids and

spouses slept, again, in the cold, going just a little further each time. The

injuries came for me sometime in March. An old Morton's Neuroma in my

foot, and then, a new injury within my ankle of the same foot. It looked like it

might be over. There was a lot of pain. After encouragement and patience,

and after a two week rest. I started again, slowly, baby steps. I read

Galloway's book, I scaled back, I let go of my ego and focused on finishing.

Slowly I ran again, actually learning how to run again, helped by physical

therapy and my will.

On the first long run back, I was alone. I was on my own pace,

determined to finish the eighteen miles, on Easter Sunday. Going up the hill

on Miller Creek, I heard someone behind me. It was my running partner, on

bicycle, the day after running her own eighteen miler, encouraging me,

cheering me on. This was typical of the people in the class. Always helping,

supporting each other.

As the days and weeks, and finally months went on, many dropped

out. There were injuries and setbacks, but the core of the class stayed on.

There was a woman who injured herself after the ten miler, who vowed to

stay on unselfishly and volunteered many Sundays cheering us, setting up aid

stations, and always, with a big smile and good will. There was John and

Pam, our leaders, asking how we were doing, encouraging us, greeting us

with smiles on our returns. And mostly, there was the inner determination to

strive to finish.

As I came over the ridge of the Higgins Street bridge on Sunday, six

and a half hours after I had started in the dark and chill, a wave of emotion

filled my eyes and, seeing the finish line, hearing my name being called, and

seeing the faces cheering me on, I knew I had made it, but not alone. I carried

the hopes and dreams of many over those 26.2 miles, and they carried me too.

More than they can know.

~Michael Albans

Marathon Inspiration If you haven’t figured it out by now, I’m the kind of person who will remind

you every day the week before my birthday that my birthday is coming. If

you are in my circle of friends and there is something big going on my life,

you’ll know about it. Let’s be honest you don’t really have to be in any circle

of friends to know what’s happening in my life and the goings on don’t

actually have to be that big. I’ll tell you, whether you want to know or not,

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and in detail, what’s up. And I will happily listen if you need to share too.

Really, it’s the least I can do. As a good friend once put it, there is no such thing

as too much information, going or coming.

Now my husband and my wifey are a different breed. It is a fact that

Seth never really puts his journalism degree to work because he doesn’t feel

like asking personal information of other people is any of his business. After

nearly 10 years together I’ve decided that’s fine because I ask enough questions,

stare at enough people in restaurants and eavesdrop enough for the both of us.

As for my wifey, well, she’s the kind of person Seth calls a quiet

badass. She’s a doer, not a talker. Me, I’m both. My wifey can do something

totally amazing like run the Missoula Marathon last weekend and pretty much

never say a word about it. I’m not sure what amazes me more, her get-up-and-

go or her ability to be so humble. When I saw her round the bend 22 miles I was

so excited for, knowing she was almost there and knowing how good she’d feel

when it was all over. I ran with her the last four miles and kept yammering on

about how inspiring she was. When she turned toward the Higgins Bridge she

was singing Journey to the top of her lungs and hadn’t heard a word I’d said. I

was so excited to see her finish. She will not toot her own horn, so I’m here to

do it. She rocked the marathon. And she wasn’t the only one.

I ran the marathon last year and, of course, talked about it all the time.

At the time I didn’t think I had something to prove but looking back I know I

did. I needed to know my body, after a bout a year earlier with meningitis, was

okay. That I was okay. I trained, I talked about it. I ran, I talked about it. It was

over, I still talked about it. Finally, somewhere around October, I gave it a rest

and moved on to talking about something else.

This year I didn’t run the race, I handed out water at the eight mile

mark instead. And guess what? Now I’m going to talk about that.

We gathered early and watched in the distance for the first runners to

approach. When the leaders came by at lightning speed, I was impressed. But it

was the herd of determined runners that came after that inspired me most.

They may not have had the God-given talent to run a two and a half hour

marathon but they were out there still in the early morning putting one foot in

front of the other. After all the runners passed our water station, we

packed it up and went to a friend’s house to watch the marathoners pass the 22-

mile mark. At one point, as my friend Chris and I stood in the street cheering

on passing runners, I realized I was getting choked up.

‚All I can say is good job, keep going,‛ I said to him. ‚If I try to say

anything else I start crying.‛ He just gave me a knowing nod.

That was about the time another friend blew by just ahead of the 3:30

pacer. I started jumping up and down. This woman, who would finish her race

in 3:26, brought the tears I’d been trying to fight back all morning. She has

two young children, a job and I’m sure not enough hours in the day. But, still,

she was out running. When I saw her run past so fast and strong I felt like she

was doing it for all of us in a similar and I still can’t think about it without

crying.

I rarely cry at movies, I rarely cry when things don’t work out but put

me on a marathon course at mile 22 watching people give everything they’ve

got and I turn into a fountain. When I saw my wifey run toward 22 miles I

wasn’t crying though, I was smiling because she was almost there. Between

Eminem tracks on her iPod I tried my best to tell her stories, clue her into little

pieces of gossip that might carry her one more mile. She ran. She sang. She

didn’t talk much. She willed her legs to keep moving. I talked and talked

because she asked me to. I’m not sure if she heard anything I said, if she heard

me tell her how impressive she is, what an amazing mama she is or that

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because of this race and so many other reason her girls have a strong mama to

look up to. I don’t know if she heard me tell she’s hot stuff or that what she

did was a huge accomplishment. I don’t know if she heard me say that other

mamas will do this because of women like her.

I don’t know if she heard any of these things but I do know this,

watching my wifey and all those other runners Sunday renewed my wilted

sense of inspiration. It pulled me out of a fog of work.

~Jennifer Savage

Run Wild Missoula News

Letter from the Executive Director: Making Running Part of Your

Life Many of you ran the Missoula Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay—and for a

lot of you it was the longest you had ever run. Congratulations on your

accomplishment! I hear from a lot of members that finishing a marathon or

half marathon was a bucket list item that you thought you would do once, but

because of the fun and friendships made through the training process and the

euphoria felt after your accomplishments, you want to keep running or

walking. That’s great to hear!

If you were in the training class you may have made lifetime

friendships. If you finished the Missoula Marathon you want to set a goal for a

longer distance or improve your time. But how do you keep going and how do

you make running part of your healthy lifestyle? Well, that’s why Run Wild

Missoula is here. Your $25 membership fee can go a long way if you stay in

touch with us and attend group runs on Saturdays at 8 a.m. at the Runner’s

Edge, Tuesday Track workouts at 6 p.m. at Dornblaser, monthly Beer Runs,

monthly Back of the Pack runs and other events. Check the monthly

newsletter and the web site for upcoming events.

Setting a goal is also a great way to keep running. It’s a good idea to

set your goal even before you finish your previous goal so you don’t take too

much time off and get out of shape. Summertime when we are vacationing

with family and friends can be a difficult time to keep training. (Read my blog

on www.makeitmissoula.com about how to keep running while you are on

vacation.) Registering for an upcoming race like the River City Roots 4-Mile

Run, the Sweathouse Half Marathon or the Missoula Mile is a great way to

stay motivated to maintain your fitness. Even setting a time to run with

friends a few times a week is a great goal and one that will keep you fit and

healthy.

Good luck with your next goal and have fun out there.

Warmly,

~Eva Dunn-Froebig

Announcing the Run Wild Missoula Seminar Series Run Wild Missoula has a series of seminars planned for this fall and winter on

different topics appropriate for runners and walkers designed to keep you

motivated to run through different seasons and challenges. Seminars held on

the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Runner’s Edge, 325 N.

Higgins Avenue. Admission is FREE. Refreshments are provided. Thank you

to the Runner’s Edge for providing the space to hold these talks.

August 8: Treat Your Feet

Find out how you can take better care of your feet-- from proper footwear, to

strengthening exercises, massage and other relaxation methods.

September 12: Trail Running

Hear from seasoned trail runners about their favorite trail races, local trails

and tips on how to start hitting the trails.

October 10: Getting Faster

Take your running to the next level with tips from coaches and experienced

runners who know the workouts and techniques to become speedy.

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November 14: Intro to Chi Running

Learn the practice of mindful running with techniques that will help you run

more efficiently, naturally and effortlessly.

December 12: Stay Motivated to Run in the Winter

Training in the dark, snow and cold can be a challenge in Montana. Find out

how others have stayed fit through the winter.

Run Wild Missoula Annual Meeting Slated for Wednesday,

September 7

As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Run Wild Missoula is required to have an

annual meeting of its members once each year. As you know, Run Wild

Missoula makes everything fun, so our annual meeting will start with a run

beginning at one of Missoula's historic sites, the Moon-Randolph Homestead,

1515 Spurlock Road, at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7. We’ll lead you

through a beautiful run appropriate for runners and walkers of all levels in

the North Hills. We'll then treat you to dinner before we begin our Annual

Meeting at around 7 p.m. This is your chance to find out more about what

your running club has been up to this year and what is in the works. The Run

Wild Missoula Board of Directors will give a report, acknowledge key

volunteers and ask for your input. As always, there will be time to socialize

with running and walking friends.

Don’t miss the event of the year with a FREE group run, FREE

dinner and a chance to find out directly from the Run Wild Missoula Board of

Directors what the club has been up to and plans for the future. It’s also a

treat to visit the Moon-Randolph Homestead and its caretakers Andy and

Joanna Smetanka in the North Hills.

Although this event is FREE, we ask that you register for it under the

Annual Meeting event page on the Run Wild Missoula web site so we know

how many people to expect and how much food to prepare. Register by

logging in with your username and password. If you do not know your

username and password please click "forgot password" in the upper right

hand corner of the web site if. Once you are logged in visit the Annual

Meeting page on our web site and click "register." If you have questions about

the meeting or problems registering please don’t hesitate to email me at

eva@runwildmissoula.org.

~ Eva Dunn-Froebig

Plans for Run@Work Day on September 16 Underway

Run Wild Missoula participated in the first Run@Work Day last year. The

national event encourages the public to incorporate at least 30 minutes of

running or walking into their daily lives. Run Wild Missoula organized four

group runs at noon last year on Friday, September 17 at different locations—

the Federal Building, the University of Montana, Missoula Community

Medical Center and the YMCA. Missoula Community Medical Center’s run,

under the leadership of Mike Wilson, had the biggest turnout with about 40

runners.

Run Wild Missoula wants to make Run@Work Day on Friday,

September 16 at noon, even bigger and better this year. We already have two

group runs planned and hope to have more than last year. If you are

interested in leading a run from your workplace please contact Eva Dunn-

Froebig at eva@runwildmissoula.org or 544-3150 and we will give you some

tips about leading a group run and will include your event on Run Wild

Missoula’s web site.

~ Eva Dunn-Froebig

On-course photographer Ryan Snyder

finishing the marathon and still taking

pictures.

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Run Wild Missoula Member Discounts

Show your membership card to receive discounts at the following businesses: * Main Street Pilates, 207 E. Main St., 15% off all services.

* Move Missoula, $8 group classes- Pilates mat, Barre, Yoga, Zumba and Oula, $40 privates (normally $55-60), $25 semi-privates

(normally $28-32). Childcare available for most classes.

* Habitat Floral Studio, 211 N. Higgins Ave Suite 101, 10% off all fresh cut flowers.

* Sorella's Day Spa, 207 E. Main St., 15% off REGULAR priced active wear and shoes.

* Stafford Fitness, 218 E. Front St., #100, basic membership- $42/month (normally $49/month), elite membership- $72/month (normally

$89/month) plus 10% off fitness equipment.

* Spring Mills with Twigs Salon, 335 W. Spruce St., Suite 201, 541-8944, $26 pedicures by a runner & for runners

* Momentum Athletic Training, 214 1/2 E. Main St., discount on circuit or cycle/core classes: $2 off each class ($10 instead of $12) or 10%

off a 3-month session of classes

* Runner's Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave., 10% discount (except sale merchandise)

* Jen Vanderburg Massage, 529.1958, $55 1-hour massage

* Alpine Physical Therapy, 5000 Blue Mountain Rd. and 2825 Stockyard Road. Suite I-3, $20 off 1 1/2 hour runner's clinic evaluation

(regular price of $199) and free injury consultation after a RWM race

* Montana School of Massage, 1629 South Ave., purchase 9 massages and receive 50% of your 10th massage OR a Montana Made S-

curve. (Regular price of $40/hr.). Family members can share punch cards (fastest runner or highest mileage runner gets the free

massage!)

* El Diablo, 1429 S. Higgins Ave., On Tuesdays and Saturdays only, buy one burrito or taco, get one 1/2 off

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Run Wild Missoula - Organization Run Wild Missoula Board of Directors:

Darr Tucknott, President- darrtucknott@hotmail.com

Kevin Twidwell, Secretary- katwidwell@garlington.com

Megan Tiffin, Treasurer- mtiffin@azworld.com

Courtney Babcock- courtneybabcock@yahoo.com

Pat Cross- fishnrun@bridgemail.com

Torrey Holmquist- torreyjh@in-tch.com

David Schmetterling- dschmett@bigsky.net

Run Wild Missoula Staff:

Anders Brooker, Missoula Marathon Race Director-

marathon@runwildmissoula.org

Eva Dunn-Froebig, Executive Director- eva@runwildmissoula.org

Dara Rouse, Bookkeeper- dara@runwildmissoula.org

Jennifer Straughan, Missoula Marathon Founder

Run Wild Missoula Club Officers

Run Wild Yogi:

Missy Adams- missyadams410@yahoo.com

Coach & Coordinator, Tuesday Track:

Courtney Babcock- courtney@runwildmissoula.org

Coach & Coordinator, Training Classes:

Anders Brooker- runners_edge@hotmail.com

Equipment Manager:

Tommi Burton- tburton@bresnan.net

Chancellor of Libations:

Pat Cross- fishnrun@bridgemail.com

Newsletter Editor:

Chris Everett- chris@runwildmissoula.org

Membership & Race Results:

Sue Falsey- sue@runwildmissoula.org

Leader of the Back:

Pam Gardiner- backofpack@runwildmissoula.org

1200 Mile Club Coordinator:

Kristina Hurley- club1200@runwildmissoula.org

Program Manager:

Meg Lerch- meg@runwildmissoula.org

Membership Assistant:

Spring Mills- welcome@runwildmissoula.org

Merchandise Manager:

Erin Mulcahy-Mroz- merchandise@runwildmissoula.org

Kids Program Intern:

Elizabeth Strong- ess0901@yahoo.com

Secretary:

Jen von Sehlen- jen.vonsehlen@gmail.com

Member Services Committee:

Courtney Babcock

Sue Falsey

Meg Lerch

Darr Tucknott

Marketing Committee:

Pat Cross

Dariusz Janczewski

Jen von Sehlen

Trails Committee:

John DiBari

Mike Foote

Marilyn Marler

Kevin Twidwell

Newsletter Submissions Policy

Running Wild welcomes stories, race results, announcements, letters to

the editor expressing strong, well-informed opinion, and whimsical

musings on the running life from all Run Wild Missoula club

members. Please submit entries in Word, Wordperfect, Excel, or text

files. No PDF files, please: it makes the editor’s job longer and more

confusing. Race entry forms published only when space allows.

Submission deadline is 5pm on the last Saturday of each month.

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Run Wild Missoula

August 2011 Calendar of Events

Visit www.runwildmissoula.org for more information.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 31

1

2 - Tuesday Track,

coached by

Courtney Babcock,

6 p.m., Dornblaser-

- FREE

3 4 5

6

-Saturday Breakfast

Club Run/Walk, 8

a.m., Runner’s

Edge-- FREE

7

8

-“Treat

Your Feet”

Seminar 7

p.m.,

Runner’s

Edge--

FREE

9 - Tuesday Track,

coached by

Courtney Babcock,

6 p.m., Dornblaser-

- FREE

10 11

Trail Running

Class starts, 6

p.m.,

Momentum

Athletic

Training-

$25/8 weeks

12

13

-Saturday Breakfast

Club Run/Walk, 8

a.m., Runner’s

Edge-- FREE

14

Back of the

Pack Fun

Run/Walk, 10

a.m., Bonner

School-- FREE

15 16 - Tuesday Track,

coached by

Courtney Babcock,

6 p.m., Dornblaser-

- FREE

17

RWM Coffee

Talk, 8 a.m., Dana

Gallery-- FREE

Beginner Runner

Training Class

starts, 6 p.m.,

Runner’s Edge-

$25/8 weeks

18

19

20

-Saturday Breakfast

Club Run/Walk, 8

a.m., Runner’s

Edge-- FREE

21 22 23 - Tuesday Track,

coached by

Courtney Babcock,

6 p.m., Dornblaser-

- FREE

24

Aqua Jog Class &

Pool Party, 6 p.m.,

Splash Montana--

FREE

25 26

27

-Saturday Breakfast

Club Run/Walk, 8

a.m., Runner’s

Edge-- FREE

28

River City

Roots 4-Mile

Run/Walk, 11

a.m., XXXs-

$20 until Aug.

15, then $27. $2

off for RWM

members.

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Advanced

Running

Brainstormi

ng Meeting,

7 p.m.,

Runner’s

Edge--

FREE

30 - Tuesday Track,

coached by

Courtney Babcock,

6 p.m., Dornblaser-

- FREE

31

-Beer Run-

Tamarack

Brewing

Company, 6 p.m.--

FREE

1 2

3

-Saturday Breakfast

Club Run/Walk, 8

a.m., Runner’s

Edge-- FREE

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Run Wild Missoula

Core Strength Training for Runners Fall Session 2011

This class is designed to keep a runner’s core strong. Core work conditions the body from the

abdominals to the arms and legs. Often runners are much stronger in their lower extremities than

their core. This results in an imbalance in the body that it will continuously try to remedy. Classes are

held at MOVE Missoula, 1900 Broadway, C (Mon. & Thurs. classes) and the Runner’s Edge, 325 N.

Higgins Ave. (Wed. class). Mats provided, comfortable clothing recommended, running shoes not

required.

To register or find out more about these three sessions offered, email Alison Laundrie at

alison@movemissoula.com and send registration and payment to: Run Wild Missoula, Box 1573,

Missoula, MT 59806

Name___________________________________________________

email__________________________________________________

Are you a RWM member? ____

Circle which class(es) you want to sign up for.

● Monday Evening Core Strength Training, 5:15 – 6 p.m., Sept. 12th – Dec. 12th, MOVE Missoula, Cost:

$79 for RWM members/$88 for non-members

● Wednesday Lunch Core Strength Training, 12:15 – 1 p.m., Sept. 14th – Dec. 14th, Runner’s Edge,

Cost: $79 for RWM members/$88 for non-members

● Thursday Evening Core Strength Training, 6 – 7 p.m., Sept. 15th – Dec. 15th (no class Thanksgiving

Day), MOVE Missoula, Cost: $85 for RWM members/$95 for non-members

By signing this, I acknowledge I assume all risks involved in participating in Core Strength Training for Runners and fully understand that Pilates may include

risks. I acknowledge that I am medically able to participate in Core Strength Training for Runners. I agree to abide by any decision the instructor makes relative to

my ability to participate in the class. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, I waive and release Run Wild Missoula, Runner’s Edge, MOVE Missoula

and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in these club activities, even if that

liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.

Signature _________________________________________________ Date _______

Parent/Guardian Signature if under 18

_______________________________ Print __________________________________

Thank you, Move Missoula & Runner’s Edge, for use of your space!

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Run Wild Missoula

Yoga for Runners Fall Session 2011

Fall into a new season and stay healthy and injury-free by signing up for Yoga for Runners. Run Wild

Missoula is offering two yoga classes specifically designed with the runner's body in mind. Each

class will focus on stretching, strengthening and balancing poses that will compliment all of the miles

you are running each week. Whether you have just started walking or are training for a marathon,

this class will challenge and inspire you to take care of your body and mind. Classes are held

upstairs at The Runners Edge. Yoga mats and straps are provided.

To register or find out more about the classes offered, email Missy Adams at

missyadams410@yahoo.com and send registration and payment to: Run Wild Missoula, Box 1573,

Missoula, MT 59806.

Name___________________________________________________

email__________________________________________________

Are you a RWM member? ____

Circle the class (es) you are interested in taking.

● Tuesday Lunch Yoga, 12:15 – 1 p.m., September 13th - December 13th

Cost: $79 for RWM members/$88 for non-members

● Thursday Evening Yoga, 6 – 7 p.m., September 15th – December 15th (no class on Thanksgiving)

Cost: $85 for RWM members/$95 for non-members

By signing this, I acknowledge I assume all risks involved in participating in Yoga for Runners and fully understand that yoga may

include risks. I acknowledge that I am medically able to participate in Yoga for Runners. I agree to abide by any decision the instructor

makes relative to my ability to participate in the class. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, I waive and release Run Wild

Missoula and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation

in these club activities, even if that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.

Signature _________________________________________________ Date _______

Parent/Guardian Signature if under 18

_______________________________ Print __________________________________

Thank you, Runner’s Edge, for use of your space!

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P.O. BOX 1573

MISSOULA, MT 59806

www.runwildmissoula.org

Run Wild Missoula promotes and supports running and walking as sports for people of all ages and abilities.