Newsletter September 2010

What‟s Inside:

2 Runner Profile

3 Upcoming Events

4 Running & Racing

Report

5-8 Race Calendar

This month will bring about the end of Summer and a return to cooler weather. It is also rapidly
bringing back the darkness to our 5:30 a.m. runs. So, remember to wear your reflective vest/belt
if you run in the early mornings. You may also want to bring a headlamp or small flashlight. We
are gradually transitioning the early morning runs off of the trail and onto our winter running
routes. Don‟t worry if you don‟t know the route, someone will be there to show you the way.

This month also brings about the start of the Fall racing season. Check out the Upcoming Events
Page and Race Calendar to plan your Fall racing schedule. In December, we will start another
training program for the Go! St. Louis Full and Half Marathon. Watch for details coming soon.

Twelve of our red9runners tackled the Wood River Triathlon on August 14th. For several, it was
a first triathlon and I am happy to report that everyone did really well and had lots of fun in the
process. We will look into another triathlon in the Spring. If you have not done a triathlon, you
should consider trying the tri. Outdoor cycling will continue through October and swim instruc-
tion is always available through the YMCA.

Be sure to cheer on our Young Runners Club and participants in the First 5K Program as they
prepare for and run the Italian Fest 5K on Saturday, September 18th. We are also actively seek-
ing volunteers to help out on race day at the Italian Fest 5K as well as in staffing a water stop at
the Fred Winter‟s Memorial 5K / 10k on Saturday, October 9, 2010. Please see Cheri or Miriam
if you are available to help.

Happy Running! Welcome Fall!

 Runner Profile
Featured Runner - Miriam Bell
When/Why did you start Running? When I was 13 yrs old, I started running with my
Border Collie to “run the naughty out of him”.
Miles last week: 48

Favorite Distance? Anything between 13.1 and 26.2 miles

Your first Race: Maverick Stampede 10K (2003) to get extra credit for a college class.
Also my first age group winner!

Your last Race: Wood River Triathlon

Favorite Race? Flying Pig Marathon…because of the GREAT swag!

Your mantra is: I‟ve been through worse… or SUCK IT UP! Depending on the running
situation.
Favorite food before a race or long run? A PowerBar or cold cereal
Favorite Gadget? My Garmin…my best friend and worst enemy.
Something “strange” you always need on a run? A sweat rag…can‟t STAND sweat burn-
ing my eyes.
Amount of races you've done in your life? 15 that I can remember…

Amount of races you've done this year? 4 so far

When I can't run, I... am cranky until I force myself to find some alternate for m of exercise.
Music or no Music? If yes, favorite music: ABSOLUTELY! I have music ADHD so my favorite changes every week.
Favorite book? Pride and Prejudice or The Vampire Academy series
Favorite Movie? Dumb and Dumber or the Anne of Green Gables series.
Favorite Runner? Anybody who‟s not a “Runemie”
Favorite brand of apparel? Brooks is best!
Favorite brand of shoes? Asics

How many pairs of running shoes do you have? 2…I can‟t stand running shoe build-up.
Fuel on long run or race is: Gu and/or PowerBar gels, as well as alternating Gatorade and water.
Last/current injury: Torn Quadricep muscle last Spring.
PR you're most proud of: 15 K (9.3) in 1:11:23
Next Challenge ahead: Sub 4 hour marathon on October 3rd (Lewis and Clark)
A Goal further ahead you'd like to get to someday: ½ Ironman Triathlon (Ohio, Fall 2011), and 50 Miler (in the next 5
years)

Why do you run? Because it seems to make all of life‟s challenges seem a LOT less scary, and gives me the opportunity
to practice perseverance, motivation, discipline, and determination on a daily basis. I‟ve also acquired an amazing group
of friends through running with the YMCA Run Club. Lastly, but certainly not least, I run so I can eat!
Upcoming
Events / Races

Bradley R. Smith Memorial 5K -

September 11, 2010. Come out to run this race for a great cause in Troy, Illinois.
Proceeds go to a memorial scholarship fund.

Italian Fest 5K - September 18, 2010. Join our Young Runners Club and First 5K Runners
at the Italian Fest. Not running, we need volunteers for race day. See Cheri for details.

Lewis & Clark Full and Half Marathon - October 3, 2010. Longing for long distance, join
your fellow red9runners runners for a fun local marathon or half marathon.

Fred Winters Memorial 5K/ 10k - Saturday, October 9, 2010. The red9runners will be
staffing a water stop at the Fred Winter‟s Memorial Run. We are currently seeking volun-
teers to help with the water stop on race day. See Miriam or Cheri for details.

O‟Fallon YMCA Fall Finale 5k / 10k /15k - October 23, 2010 - Be sure not to miss this Y
cup series race.

St. Louis Track Club Half Marathon - November 7, 2010 - This is a hilly fun half that starts
and ends in Clayton, MO.

Alton River Road Run - Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 27th, 2010 - This race is
a holiday tradition. Join your fellow red9runners to burn off the Thanksgiving feast!

Go! St. Louis Marathon and Half Marathon, April 10, 2011 - Whether its your first or
twenty-first event, we‟ll help you get ready for race day. Look for a training program to
start up in December. Registration for the race opens on September 1, 2010.

Flying Pig Marathon - May 1, 2011. This fun and hilly full and half marathon is our desti-
nation event for 2011. Make plans now to attend and join in on the fun!
www.flyingpigmarathon.com.
 Running & Racing Report

Twelve red9runners completed the Wood

River Triathlon on August 14, 2010.
Congratulations go out to: Cheri, Chuck, Dan,
Dawn, Debbie, Gloria, Holly, Ingrid, Jeremie,
Kari, Lea and Miriam. Everyone did fabulous
and had lots of fun. Thanks again to our
wonderful cheerleaders, Darrell, Jobie and
Patrick who cheered everyone on and took
lots of photos of the event.

After cheering everyone on at Wood River,

Darrell had a great race himself at the
Alligator Creek Triathlon on Sunday, August 15th. Way to go Darrell!

On August 6th and 7th, Cheri and Brian participated in the St. Jude Relay from St. Louis, MO to
Peoria, Illinois. Together with other team members, they completed the 187 mile relay . The
St. Louis Team raised $98,000.00 to support St. Jude Hospital.

Runners have been busy running local 5Ks including the Hecker Tiki Trot and the United Way 5K at
the Raceway. Kudos go out to Cheri on her age group award at the Gene Slay‟s Boys Club Race for
A Child on August 29th and to all of you out there running and racing.

We have lots of runners preparing to go the distance this fall including three heading to the Air
Force Marathon and Half Marathon in Dayton, Ohio on September18th, fifteen runners doing the
Lewis & Clark full and half marathon on October 3rd and two doing the WhistleStop Marathon on
October 9th. Patrick is currently preparing for the Berryman 36 Hour Adventure Race and the
Berryman Epic 50 Mile Mountain Bike Race. Cheer them on as they work towards their goals!

Be sure to drop me an e-mail to share your goals and race information.

Happy Running! Happy Racing!

 RACE CALENDAR

5 K Races
St. Louis Universit‟s Billiken 5K Sunday, September 5, 2010 (314)977-3256
Chaifetz Arena
St. Louis, MO

Jewish community Center Monday, September 6, 2010 (314) 442-3279

Labor Day 5k / 10k and
Kids Triathlon
Staenberg Family Complex
Creve Couer, MO

St. Mary‟s Apple Fest 5K Saturday, September 11, 2010 (618) 656-4857
LeClaire Park
Edwardsville, IL

Bradley R. Smith Memorial 5K Saturday, September 11, 2010 www.runforbrad.webs.com

Bethel Baptist Church
Troy, IL

Strides for Babies Saturday, September 11, 2010 (618) 830-6371

O‟Fallon, IL

CHAD Coalition Race out of Darkness Sunday, September 12, 2010 (314) 952-2046
Tower Grove Turkish Pavillion
St. Louis, IL

Italian Fest 5K Saturday, September 18, 2010 (618) 344-2884

Downtown
Collinsville, IL

Metro East Humane Society‟s Saturday, September 18, 2010 (618) 656-4405
Wag „N Walk 5K
LeClaire Park - Edwardsville, IL

McKendree Harvest Challenge 5K Saturday, September 18, 2010 (618) 537-6420

& Half Marathon
Lebanon, IL
 Race Calendar Continued
5K Races Continued
Life Network Annual Life 5K Saturday, September 18, 2010 (618) 939-4224
Monroe County Courthouse
Waterloo, IL

Healthy Community Day 5K Saturday, September 25, 2010 www.healthycommunityday.com

First Baptist Church of Maryville
Maryville, IL

Hills & Hollows 5K and Saturday, September 25, 2010 (402) 598-9178
Half Marathon
Valmeyer, IL

Families Run for Ovarian Cancer Sunday, September 26, 2010 (314) 620-6398
ROC Star 5K
Forest Park—Upper Muny Lot
St. Louis, MO

Run Wild! 5k Trial Run Saturday, October 2, 2010 (618) 692-7578

Watershed Nature Center
Edwardsville, IL

5K Run/Walk for Peter‟s Place Saturday, October 2, 2010 www.corfoundation.org

O‟Fallon Community Park
O‟Fallon, IL

Beyond Housing 5K Sunday, October 3, 2010 (314) 533-0600

Tower Grove Park
St. Louis, MO

Fred Winters Memorial 5K/ 10k Saturday, October 9, 2010 www.graceandhopeministries.org

Fireman‟s Park
Maryville, IL

Run for Mercy 5K Saturday, October 9, 2010 (618) 831-6987

Faith Family Church
Shiloh, IL

Sundown Rundown 5K Saturday, October 9, 2010 (618) 401-0357

Downtown - Belleville, IL 7:00 p.m.

Davita Kidney Awareness 5K Sunday, October 10, 2010 (618) 414-839-

9804
Tower Grove Park
St. Louis, MO
 Race Calendar Continued
5K‟s Continued
Pumpkin Brew Run Sunday, October 16, 2010 (314) 960-2371
Amsterdam Tavern
St. Louis, MO

Purplestride St. Louis Sunday, October 17, 2010 (314) 489-4901

Upper Muny Lot
Forest Park, St. Louis, MO

O‟Fallon YMCA Fall Finale Saturday, October 23, 2010 (618) 628-7701
5k / 10k / 15k
OFallon, IL

10K Races
Go! St. Louis Halloween 10K Sunday, October 17, 2010 (314) 727-0800
Downtown - St. Louis, MO

Fred Winters Memorial 5K/ 10k Saturday, October 9, 2010 www.graceandhopeministries.org

Fireman‟s Park
Maryville, IL

O‟Fallon YMCA Fall Finale Saturday, October 23, 2010 (618) 628-7701
5k / 10k / 15k
OFallon, IL

Misc. Distances
Millstadt Parks Biathlon Sunday, September 19, 2010 (618) 476-1514
5M run / 22M bike
Liederkranz Park
Millstadt, IL

O‟Fallon YMCA Fall Finale Saturday, October 23, 2010 (618) 628-7701
5k / 10k / 15k
OFallon, IL

Run4 Kids & Walk 4 Kids Saturday, November 13, 2010 (618) 977-6650
30K Relay and 5K Walk
Upper Muny Parking Lot
St. Louis, MO
 Race Calendar Continued
Local & Regional Half Marathons,
Marathons & Beyond
Chicago Half Marathon Sunday, September 12, 2010 www.ChicagoHalfMarathon.com
Chicago, IL

McKendree Harvest Challenge 5K Saturday, September 18, 2010 (618) 537-6420

& Half Marathon
Lebanon, IL

Hills & Hollows Half Marathon Saturday, September 25, 2010 (402) 598-9178
Valmeyer, IL

Roots N Blues N BBQ Half Marathon Saturday, October 2, 2010 (573) 777-2257
Flat Branch Park
Columbia, MO

Lewis & Clark Marathon Sunday, October 3, 2010 www.fleetfeetstl.com

& Half Marathon
St. Charles, MO

Whistle Stop Marathon Saturday, October 9, 2010 www.whistlestopmarathon.com

Ashland, WI

Evansville Half Marathon Sunday, October 10, 2010 www.evansvillehalfmarathon.org

Evansville, IN

Indianapolis Marathon Saturday, October 16, 2010 www.indianapolismarathon.com

Indianapolis, IN

Spirit of the Osage 50K / 20K Sunday, October 17, 2010 (573) 763-5035
Chamois, MO

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Saturday, November 6, 2010 www.monumentalmarathon.com

& Half Marathon
Indianapolis, IN

For a complete list of races, links,

entry forms, etc., check out:
stlouistrackclub.com/calendar.htm
fleetfeetstl.com/racetiming/calendar.htm