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2009 FRTR Circuit is Now Available!
The 2009 Circuit is now posted on our website. You only need to run 7 of the 19 races. If you run more than that, we take your top 7 results.
Click here to see this year's list of circuit races.
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| Running Seminar:
Please Note the Change in Location!
Alignment and Strength Training to Prevent Running Injuries and Improve Performance
Wednesday, March 25
7:15 p.m.
Batavia Park District
327 W. Wilson Street
Batavia
Dr. David Ginsberg, Chiropractor and FRTR Member
Join the Wednesday Evening group run (meets in back parking lot of 5th/3rd Bank at 6:00) and then stay for the seminar!
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| Wisconsin Marathon
Complimentary Entry
Carolos Viramontes has a complimentary entry for the Wisconsin Marathon on May 2, 2009 in Kenosha. If you'd like to run this marathon for free, please contact Carlos at wings26.2@comcast.net.
More information about the "world's cheesiest marathon" is available at www.wisconsinmarathon.com.
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| Upcoming Events at Dick Pond Store
Dick Ponds has started their Tuesday Night Fun Runs. Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Charles store on Route 31.
On March 21st, Shauna Peterson from Athletico will perform slow motion, 15-minute video gait analysis. Please call 630-587-0745. Other dates are available if March 21st isn't convenient.
April 6th starts the next session of the popular Walk2Run program. This is a 10-week session to help non-runners through ever-increasing run intervals. Most graduate and run a 5k.
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Help Wanted!
Dick Pond Athletics
Dick Pond Athletics is searching for a full-time store manager for one its nearby locations. Interested parties should send a resume to their corporate office at info@dickpondathletics.com.
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Wednesday Evening runs are now at the Fifth Third Bank in Batavia at 6:00 pm. Meet in the back parking lot. 165 W. Wilson, Batavia.
Saturday Mornings 8am
Fox River Bike Trail South of IL 38 at RR Bridge For a map, click here.
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Tom Spadafora, President
Tom Jurgens, Vice President
Tom Dieter, Treasurer
Jennifer Zuri, Secretary
Directors
Jennifer Zuri
Foxtales Editor/Webmaster
Lesley Chermansky
Membership Director Gillian Leananh
Education/Social Events
Dave Helmick
Great Western Half Marathon Race Director
Jon Burmeister
Viking Sunset
Race Director
Tom Jurgens
Fox & Turkey
Race Director
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| Dear Tom,
You are receiving this email as a member of the Fox River Trail Runners, or you may have signed up for this newsletter from our web site. If you are receiving this from a forwarded email and would like to join this list, you go to www.foxrivertrailrunners.org. Also, please keep us informed of any changes to your email address so that we can be sure you are getting all club communications. For any email address changes, email Tom Spadafora. Please add jzuri@mchsi.com to your list of "Safe Senders."
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Runner's Bio ~ Richard Smith
 How long have you been running and what motivated you to start?
I was a runner a long time ago when I was younger. In 1993 I stopped for a while. When our oldest child was in fourth grade four years ago I picked it back up. The kids really got me motivated to start running again.
How long have you been a member of FRTR and why did you decide to join?
I join the trail runners this past November. I have been working with the Batavia Accelerators, which the trail runners sponsor. I felt it was necessary to join to help out.
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 False Pretenses
When I was asked to join FRTR, did anybody ever check my references, my "race results," or watch me plod along on a trail? If they had, then surely I should have been denied membership. Why would any running group want me? After all, most people can walk faster than I can "run." This is a group where the common bond is RUNNING.
Running, something I have avoided at all costs over much of my life. Running, the memory of which is mostly painful. Running, the punishment for not doing well in gym class. Running, the thing that causes civil unrest, unemployment, high interest rates, high popcorn prices at the movie theaters and A-Rod's use of banned substances.
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Everything You Wanted to Know About the Boston Marathon But Were Afraid to Ask
Some of you are heading to Boston soon and sure enough, the jitters are probably starting to find their way to your stomach, legs, and any other vulnerable body part.
Steve Richey has shared a detailed Excel spreadsheet that covers everything from pacing, elevation charts, start times, and much more. Any Boston hopefuls -whether you're running the marathon this year or hoping to qualify - will do themselves a favor by checking out this detailed information. Please note, the Excel file has 10 tabs of information so be sure to check them all out!
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| It's Really All About the Hat
Isola Metz
 My legs are still tired and the Gasparilla half marathon was last weekend - it's called poor training. I highly recommend my strategy...gain a few (lbs.), train few (miles), sleep few (hours)...sleeping in your car the day before you leave is a nice touch when the power goes out and you can't get in the house. Eat lots of salty restaurant food two days prior to race day, nice for bloating or if near water, floating. It is a strategy that gets you through the race on grit and determination alone. Who needs training?
On the plus side Danielle Steimel is steadfast buddy #1 also doing the half (in less time). Always go with a buddy and then the strategy works! Buddies coordinate the event, remind you what you need at the grocery store for pre-race, pre-sunrise race day, tell you where to be and when and get you to the start on time!
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Tying Your Shoes the Right Way!
Did you know there's a wrong and a right way to tie your running shoes? Remember when your kindergarten teacher was helping you learn to tie your shoes and told you the bunny rabbit had to run around the tree before it ducked into the hole?
Fear not! The bunny still has to run around the tree before ducking into the hole. You just need to make sure he runs around the tree in the right direction to get your shoelace knot just right. (If your teacher didn't show you the bunny trick, just ask Jennifer Zuri the next time you see her.)
Watch a handy video from Runner's World to find out if you're tying Granny Knots or Reef Knots. We'll be checking your shoes on the trail to see if you're a Granny or a Reefer!
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River to River Relay
Runners Needed!
The Fox River Trail Runners have a team entry in the River to River Relay on April 18th and we still have 2 spots open on the team. The team will drive to Marion, Illinois on Friday morning, April 17th and drive back on Sunday, April 19th. The 80 mile race starts close to the Mississippi River and ends at the Ohio River:
~ 8 people on the team, each person runs 3 times over the course of the day - around 5k distance each time you run ~ Depending on paces of team members, we expect to finish in around 10 hours +/-
~ Cost to participate will be roughly $200-300 which includes registration, hotel, van, gas & team supplies
~ $ 45 now will secure you a spot on the team to cover the registration fee, and the rest will be taken care of that weekend
The team members so far include Dan Milinko, Chris Johnson, George Hettinger, Ryan Hettinger, Joe Vierthaler, and Michelle Trenkamp. The group is non-competitive, but fun! Anyone is welcome. If interested, contact Mary Milinko at marleeseff@gmail.com. More info on the race can be found at www.rrr.olm.net.
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New and Renewing Members
Congratulations to our new and renewing members!
New Individual: Don Donka, Michael Grantham, and Sirak Zewdie.
Renewed Individuals: Ed Cave, Cathy Hill, Tom Kirts, Tina Prince, Joe Roth, and Denise Waldron.
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March Birthdays
Happy Birthday to Adam Ahlden, Eric Bahe, Jon Burmeister, Bradley Daszkiewicz, Timothy Farrell, Karl Johnson, Steven Lauridsen, Julie Lee, Glenn Lyle, Jerry Marcec, Troy Medlin, Dan Milinko, Krista Moss, Susan Nolte, Katie Schmidt, Mikhail Shemyakin, Richard Smith, Tom Spadafora, Brian Tanquary, Ernesto Tecuanhuey, Jim Varney, Hannah Vitkus, Greg Wiitanen, and Tyler Wojdyla.
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The Race Place
This time of year provides a challenge in finding local races. Here are some races in and around the Fox Valley. For a full listing, visit www.cararuns.org.
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