September 2008

Turkey Creek Farm

What a gorgeous day to have our picinic!! The running was great and the food even better!! The winds of change also were blowin'!! We have a couple of new officers... Congratulations to....

Sandy Maddox our new VP...Melanie Humphrey is offically our secretary, and Steve Sansom is helping out Jim Eitel with the Club Run Director position..!!!

Thanks so Much!!!

I remain President...and David Weaver is Treaurer once again...

As far as the running went...Larry & Leo showed no mercy finishing up the course together in 34.19 ...kind of sounds like another couple we have...aka...Debby & Nikki...i believe it was Nikki's turn to win this month...Steve Sansom, also our Male Runner of the Year, finished 3rd OA.  I ran a PR for the course and finished up 4th.  Jimmie was hot on my tracks with Harold close behind him.  It was good to see some of the Marshall running group...great job to Kerry (1st AG) and Eloise (2nd AG)...Papa John (1st AG) also decided to show up!!! All the way from Marshall!!!  Eyvonne (1st AG)came in from Austin and finished up with Dona Thomas (1st AG)...Great to see Bob Kipp (3rd AG) brought his son and girlfriend.  Melanie (1st AG) got up at 4am and ran 6miles and then turned around and ran the 5.2 mile course...putting in a better time than her last years time!! Keep up the hard work!! It will pay off girl!! Molly Hill reported that Paul finished SECOND OVER-ALL at his Roswell, New Mexico marathon that was on Labor Day.  He had hoped to run less than 3:30 but ran it in 3:31!! Awesome job Paul Bruce Hill!!!

As Far As the Awards went...

Congrats to Runners of the Year

Steve Sansom & Leslie Stelpflug

20-29- Derek Moore/Jennifer Olivares

30-39-Cindy Jablonski

40-49-Leo Ruiz/Sandy Maddox

50-59-Debby Ritter

60-69-Paul Bruce Hill tie with Ken Roden/Janette Brown

70-79-Harold Wilson/Suzanne Dailey

80+-Bob Walker

I do apologize on the mix up on some of the awards!!! Ken we have your plaque!!!

I guess that about wraps it up for another month...I better see you all at the Gilmer Yamboree coming up the second Saturday in October!!! I will have a surprise for everyone who attends!!!

Keep Running' till Then!!

Leslie

August 2008

Elderville 7K

 I do apologize for the delay in results and updating...I am training for my next Tri coming up on Sept 13th, Zach is starting Kindergarten on the 25th, and we took a vacation last week!! I also have not received the results from Ken yet, but will get those tomorrow from fellow club member Sandy Maddox...anyways..

Can you say HOT!! I think it was 100 degrees with 100% humidity!! We had a great turn out of about 40 runners with lots of great food post race!!! Thanks for the "old timer" knives and road runner pins!! Ken and Hammer did a wonderful job!! We appreciate all you do!!

The record for the men's race did fall to a surprise guest who was in from Tennesse for a wedding.  Wim Codington ran a smoking 24:26 on the 7K course.  Larry Dillon was the first club member to cross the finish with a time of 29:09.  Harold Wilson looks like he is on track to break the 70AG Texas Half Marathon Record.  He finished 9th OA with a time of 32:40.  We wish him the best as he prepares to break the record in Jan. at the Houston Half Marathon.  Many might be asking what is up with Paul Bruce Hill coming in last....well he is training for his New Mexico Marathon coming up next month in Sept!! We wish him much luck!!! 

I am glad to report I survived another 1/2 mile open water Triathlon swim...but i did manage to hit a cedar tree while riding my tri bike the other day!!! Hint....don't look down when you hear something rubbing!!! 

 Many Club Memebers competed in the River Cities Triathlon in Shreveport on August 3rd....we had a couple of top AG finishers...William Ritter, David Townsend and Papa John.  Hammer, Tammy Rooney, Dona Thomas, Bonny Beebe, Paula Lopez, and myself were just a few that competed with the other 1300 that were there.

Well I hope to see you all the the Club Picnic on September 6th at Turkey Creek!!! Bring your favorite dish and lawnchair!!

Leslie

 July 2008

Sansom Farm 5K

Boy it was a good day in the town of Gilmer, TX, when 45 runners showed up to test their running abilty on the hilly backroads of Uphur County... The best parts were being able to take a post-run dip into the pool and then eat a variety of wonderful food!

I would like to thank the Sansom's for opening up their home and putting on  first class run!!

I am already looking forward to next year!!!

Look at the Results Page for full times and places!!!

Great Job to OA winners Larry Dillon & Leslie Stelpflug....

I was determined that those hills were not going to take me down this year!!!

I know many have asked where is William??? Well William has developed an interest in Triathlon's.  He was last spotted in Dallas doing the Olympic Distance Disco Tri....he took first in his AG!!! Bonny Beebe also did the Sprint Disco Tri with a 3rd AG finish!!!  Way to GO!!!

Many of us attended the Jefferson Heritage Tri this past weekend also!!

David Townsend 3rd in the Master's, Papa John 1st AG, Eric Dellar 2nd OA!!, Myself 2nd AG, Paula Lopez, Hammer, Tammy Rooney, Sarah Dellar did the relay...Everyone Did a Wonderful Job!!!

Stay Tuned for the River Cities Tri coming up on August 3rd!!

Exciting news !!! Marathon & Half marathon training group coming to Longview!! If anyone is interested in being a coach please contact Shelly Bassett at shelly.bassett@earthlink.net

they do pay $500 to the coaches!!!

www.usafitlongview.com for details!!

Last but not least....DO WE WANT TO DO

THE LONGVIEW CLASSIC HALF MARATHON??

The course would use some of the old original classic route.  Start point would be a little different...probably on the Loop in Kilgore instead of Downtown...finish point?? We need sponsors?? Food, goodie bag items, door prizes, raffle items, t-shirts, volunteers...it takes alot to get this organized!! LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU ALL WANT TO DO!!!
lm1js@aol.com

if we don't want to do a big production, then maybe we can do a little low-key half marathon for those training in the usafitlongview training program...

Next month's club run is in my neck of the woods!! Elderville!!! Remember the course is 4.35 miles and start time is 7am because of the hotter weather!!! Everyone bring a friend!!

keep running,

Leslie

June 15, 2008

 Hope you all got to check the Longview News Journal Sport's section today!!!  Great picture of Derek, Steve, Larry, Jimmie, and running parts of Leo & myself...haha....the Longview Running Club dominated the Juneteenth Run!!  yeehaw!!!

I am also having crazy thoughts of bringing back the original Kilgore to Longview Classic later this year..!!! Maybe in November or early December!! We will need lots of help!!! We will discuss this at Steve's house in July, so come prepared!!!!

 Leslie 

Alley Fest 2008

Can anyone say HOT!!! Boy I could of thought of a million places I would have rather been than running!!! I guess one can tell that by the horrible time I ran!! I will try to redeem myself at the Juneteenth Run coming up on June 14th!!!  Anyways it was good to see all the club members at this year's Alley Fest!!! I think everyone did a fantastic job on representing our club!!! I have the results if anyone wants their times!!  All club members will get one point for attending!!

I have not had much feedback on starting some weekly group runs...I did hear thru the grapevine that the Marshall runners have started up a group run during the week...I will be getting some more info on that and post it in the workout section....If anyone wants to lead a workout group just let me know...!!!!!!

Membership is almost straight!! Sorry it has taken me so long!! I apologize for any inconviences!!!

It was good to see Candice Cox and Eyvonne Carter in from Austin...Matt came in from Ft Worth...Also Leo was unable to run due to having ingrown toe nails surgically removed from both big toes!!!  It was also good to see Bob Kipp made his trip to San Diego & back safely...he reported having a great time driving his corvette down to the San Diego Marathon running a 4:10 a little off his goal of 4 hrs....We wish David Townsend a safe trip with his family to Florida on vacation...Paul & Molly  Hill had a family reunion to attend this Alley Fest weekend...Jim Eitel was in Austin ...Eloise & Kerry were in New Orleans...

Well anyone looking for a good 5K to keep in shape this summer..we will be having our next club run July 12th at Steve Sansom's home in Gilmer!!!  Remember to bring some extra clothes for that post-run dip into the pool!!!

Till then Happy Running!!!

Leslie

May 25th -

Greetings everyone!! I bet you all thought I drowned at my TRI last weekend...haha 

Sorry it took so long to get the website updated!! Lots of events happening in my life other than running!!!

Anyways, I am happy to report that my first TRI was not a complete disater....but I did quickly figure out that I needed to have swam more than 4 times to get ready for a 650 yard swim!! haha  I did finish 4th in my AG...I am happy with my bike and run times....David Townsend, William Ritter, Eric Deller, Papa John, Tammy Rooney, and Bonnie Workman also did a fantastic job at the Texarkana Four States Triathlon...

Well I guess that is it for now!!! I will be looking for you all on June 7th!!! 

May 2008

Well I hope you all had a good time in the big town of Pritchett this past Saturday...I had other commitments and was unable to attend...But I am glad to report that I won the 5K at Parkeway, Leo finished 1st in his AG and David Buckner won the male division... I am awaiting the results Jim mailed to the PO Box so I get get the results posted and points updated...!!!

I also heard thru the grapevine that Sarah Dellar aka Reardon is back on the running scene and won the LeTourneau 5K and Hughes Springs 5K...I myself won the 5K at the Gladewater Gusher a couple of weeks ago and Doug Whittle & Gretchen Anglin also placed in the top of their AG.  I also heard William Ritter, Bonnie Workman, and Paula Lopez placed in the top of their AG at their latest TRI...

I am also happy to report that our VP Matt is doing well and has successfully conquered his last round of test.  He hopes to be back running with us at Alley Fest.

I am also happy to report that my first TRI is coming quickly!! It is on May 18th!!! There are several club members also competing in this event so please keep all of us in your prayers!!

Well that is all I know for now...I will see you all at Alley Fest in June!!!!

Happy Running

Leslie

April 2008

What a perfect day for a run!! If you missed this month’s club run, you should be sorry!! Melanie and her family sure know how to put on a first class run!! Thanks so much for opening up your home, a great course,  and for the great food!!

WOW the calendar sure is filling up with all sorts of runs coming up!! I am so excited!! I do not know why by looking at my 5K time this weekend…anyways on to more important things than me complaining about my time!!!

This month has been busy…several of us competed in the St Mary’s 5 & 10K races on Feb 29^th please go to the St Mary's website for complete race results...and on that same day several members attended the Azalea 10K in Tyler.. Paul Hill - 44:50 - 1st AG…Janette Brown - 59:26 - 1st AG…Molly Hill - 1:29:47 - 3rd AG…Suzanne Dailey - 1:29:52 - 1st AG….Also we had a few attend the St Gregory’s 5k on April 3^rd..here are their results Larry Dillon was 1st AG and 15th male over-all with a 20:12. He also won the 1 mile run. Suzanne Dailey was first 70+ AG with 42:49. Mary McGee was 2nd AG. Great JOB!!!

As far as the club run went….David Townsend stopped on his bike long enough to finish first in 20.38 then hop back on his bike to complete his 40 miles for the day…Second place went to Derek Moore with a time of 20.58. Next was Leo Ruiz (21.21), then Steve Sansom(21.22). Paul Bruce Hill (21.45) was 5^th and I was 6^th with a time of 22.18. (The course was a little longer than 3.10miles) Heather Huffman was on my heels finishing 7^th with a time of 22.39 and 16 year old Keaton Box was 8^th (22.50). Jimmie Jones (22.58) and Harold Wilson (23.10) round out the top ten.

Other note worthy events are this Monday, April 21^st,we want to wish club members Harold Wilson and Heather Huffman the best of luck, as they find their way to the Boston Marathon!!! Also Happy Belated Birthday to Harold Wilson as he turned 75!!!

I also wanted to thank everyone for being patient as we are revising membership. Currently we are updating info and creating a new database. Hopefully we will have the database up and running next month. We will also start utilizing the internet to send out monthly club run reminders and send out emails or postcards (to those who do not do internet) to remind us when dues are due. DUES ARE NOW good for one year!!! If you pay in May 2008, then your dues will be due May 2009!!!!

Other changes are I am trying to come up with a new member packet. So when you join the club you get a packet of goodies…such as coupons, running journal, pen,etc… Also in the process of trying to start a quarterly newsletter to be sent out via internet or mail (to those who do not do internet)…Hopefully the first edition of the newsletter will be sent out later this summer….These are both in the beginning phases so please feel free to let me know what you think about these ideas. Also if you have anything you want to donate to the goodie bags let me know!!! Lm1js@aol.com I also wanted to create some group runs during the month…such as some track runs, long runs, hill repeats etc…if anyone is interested in getting together for training runs throughout the month please email me!! I always get emails from people who are training for various events…I would like to start doing more for those who are interested in group training sessions…

Also WELCOME to all the new club members!!!! We have had several new members join the past couple of months…Heather Huffman, Ken Davis, Kerry Pringle, Matthew Korzeniewski, Zachary Hicks, Paula Lopez !!!! If I missed anyone...sorry :(!!

I am also happy to report I have officially registered for my FIRST TRI!!! It is on May 18^th (my 32^nd Birthday!!) at Lake Wright Patman in Texarkana!!! It is a sprint and the swim is 650 yards, 13 mile bike, and 3 mile run!!! I am so nervous about the swimming!!! So please pray for me as I prepare for this new endeavor in my life!!

Well that is about it for now!!! I will not be there in Pritchett on May 3^rd so you all better eat all those goodies for me!!! Happy Running till I see you all again!!!

Leslie

Cheetah 5K run

March 2008

Wow!!! That is all I can say about the First Annual Cheetah Run!! Thanks to everyone who made the dream a reality and thank you to Norb's family who 100% supported the LRC...We had a spectacular turnout for our first ever "Cheetah" event!!! Thank You to the sponsors, volunteers, and to the community...I know Norb was smiling down to see the mass of people running on "his" personal 5K course he invented for the LRC many years ago...Gosh we miss you!!! Maevine did a beautiful job on the speech about Norb pre-race and Matthew did a great job on the prayer...I think there were several PR's out there !!! 

There were 135 runners/walkers!!! Coming in first place (after getting in late from a track meet the night prior) was Spring Hill Senior David Buckner with a time of 18.46.  Second place went to Ray Yu with a time of 19.10 and third was LRC member Pat Stephens. Sergio Guerrero was 4th with a time of 19.49.  LRC member Derek Moore was 5th with a time of 20.00 and Larry Dillon was right on his heels with a time of 20.02.  Gregory Jones was next with a time of 20.07 with Leo Ruiz time of 20.08. Other top Age Group winners were David Woodard 25.21 2nd AG, Steve Sansom 20.20 1st AG, John Nedlo 20.55 3rd AG, Paul Hill 21.17 1st AG, Jimmie Jones 21.32 2nd AG, Ken Roden 26.12 1st AG, Hammer 29.03 3rd AG, Jim Eitel 40.50 1st AG, and Fred Samford 32.12 2nd AG.  Great Job guys!!!

Now with the ladies...I must brag about our winner Heather Huffman...I met Heather several months ago shortly after her stress fracture...now it has been less than a year and she just finished the New Orleans Marathon on Feb. 24th and qualifies for the Boston!! Then turns around 6 days later to run the Cheetah Run and wins and runs a PR!!!  Heather finished with a time of 21.58!!! Second for the ladies was Bonny Workman with a time of 23.24 a PR as well!!! Third was Jena Newton in the 50-54 AG with a time of 25.01!! Fourth was Kirsten Berndt who has only been in East Texas for less than a year...finishing with a time of 25.06.  It is also great to see this young lady back running with the club..Amber Boswell finished 5th over-all with a time of 25.59.  Other top LRC club members were Chelsea Stephens 3rd AG 30.43, Mary Eloise Lambright 3rd AG 28.41, Cindy Jablonski 1st AG 27.22 with a PR!!, Sandy Maddox 1st AG 28.53, Eyvonne Carter here from Austin!! we miss you!! 2nd AG 30.40, Ginny Luscomb 1st AG 33.34, Jenneth Merriman 2nd AG 34.04, Janette Brown 1st AG 28.27, and Molly Hill 3rd AG 41.31.  I also must brag on 10 yr old Anna Westmoreland from Marshall..she ran a time of 28.08!! Isn't that great!!! Also for her first 5K Joyangel Votion ran a 32.50 finished 3rd in her AG and took home a great door prize!!! Way to go girl!!

On the other hand I would like to say sorry for the stinky skunk on the course...that was not planned!!  However I did remove the dead squirrel that was on the course on Wednesday when we were marking the course!!

I have so many people I would like to thank that made this run possible...Thanks to the long list of sponsors and people that made donations...Thank you to all the race day volunteers!!! Thank you to Spring Hill High School Coach Bero and Coach Edwards who made it possible to host the race at the school!! Also to the Longview PD for the wonderful escorts and for keeping us safe!!! Thank you to Larry Dillon who helped me mark and measure the course...finishline crew Matt Owings, William Ritter, Teresa Reimer, and David Weaver.  Thank you to all that helped with registration Cindy Jablonski, Teresa Reimer (my sister), Suzanne Dailey, Mary McGee, Nikki Truskett, David Weaver, and William Ritter.  Thank you to Matt Owings, our VP, for all the hard work, getting sponsors & medals, and efficient results!! Thank you Steve & Raynail Sansom for the tables!! Water table ladies Nikki Truskett, Trish Martin (my mother), and Mary McGee...Thank you to Jo Samford and Suzanne Dailey for managing the food tables!!  Also thank you to Made Rite for all the soda drinks and Wal-Mart for the H20.  A special thank you to A-1 trophies for the beautiful "Cheetah" Plaque... Thank you to anyone I missed!! I took the picures myself and if you would like a copy please email me and I will send them to you!!!!

Well that is all I have to say for now...hope to see you all at the club run in Hallsville...Melanie is working hard to put together a great race!!! 

Boy I hate my computer...I just realized after all that typing on this paragraph last week that 50% of it had been deleted!! uugghh..I will re-type it once more later today....I do want to mention I have posted several pics and plan on trying to post lots more over the next couple of weeks...I have dial-up and it takes about 5 to 7 minutes per pic to download to the site!!! Hope all are doing well!! I feel better so you all better watch out at our club run in Hallsville on April 5th!!!

Leslie

Lake Gladewater 5K

Feb. 2008

Boy what a busy month this has been!! Sorry for the delay on the results but I have been in Austin since last Wednesday and just returned yesterday...status post marathon...Well this month's club run was a chilly one!!! We had some great young runners join us this month from Tyler Lee High School...We wish them well as they head into their track season!!!  The course was not as bad as what I expected and I would like to say Janette Brown & Larry Dillon both did a great job of hosting the run!!!  Also had lots of goodies post race!!  I hope all of you are doing well and are ready to show up in large amounts to support our "Cheetah" run in less than two weeks!! We will need everyone we can get our hands on!! Volunteers, walkers, joggers, runners, baby strollers, wagons, dogs, etc...are welcome to participate!!! haha  Just come on out and enjoy the race and great post race refreshments!!!

This has also been a busy month for many of our club runners...as far as the 3M half Marathon went on Jan. 27th.. John Nedlo (3rd AG) finish, Steve Sansom (7th AG) & PR, Myself (1:35.40) my PR, & Derek Moore (1:39.59).  Bonny Workman (1:52.13)  &  Paula Lopez (2:04) ran the "Run the Line" Half in Texarkana Feb 17th they both finished with great times on the hilly/windy course.  Great Job to Hammer at the Tyler State Park Run on Feb 9th.  Austin Marathon Results .... Dan Durst finished with an awesome time on the very tough course of 3:19.15 and Larry Dillon did well (lost his shoe twice at water stops) but still managed to run a 4:03.21 and enjoyed some mexican food post race...Well I had set a goal to run 3:30 but I was on track till mile 18 (half split was 1:44)  then that dang monkey jumped on and would not get off...it was all I had to finish with a time of 3:48.42...disappointed I am...but look at the bright side...look at all those calories I burned and I was able to go enjoy a Big Ol' hamburger, french fries, and a coke after the race and not feel at least one bit guilty...!!! The Austin Half Marathon also had some of our runners!! Melanie Humphrey finished her very first in 2:07.53!! Great Job!!! Debby Ritter also ran the Half in 2:46.30!! Great job everyone!!!  I also want to wish Harold Wilson much luck with his training as he prepares to run Boston once again!!!  Also to Bob Kipp as he is preparing for his marathon at the San Diego Rock-N-Roll Marathon in June!!! Also in training for the Half Marathon in Georgia is Gretchen Anglin..we wish her much luck...Steve Sansom & Derek Moore are also doing the Cowtown Half Marathon Feb 23rd!!!

 Club Run Results...the top four finishers were all Tyler Lee Track runners preparing for their upcoming track season...Steve Sansom 20.52 was first for the club with Leo 20.53 coming in second. Paul Hill 22.10, myself 22.55, Harold Wilson 23.11, Cole Anglin 23.39, Coach Clemmons 24.24 , Coach Baker 24.25, Bonny Workman 24.27, Jennifer Olivares 25.34, and Paula Lopez 27.20 round out the top 15 finishers of the 33 that attended the run!!!

Well that is all I know for now!! I better see all your smiling faces on March 1st at Spring Hill!!!

 Your Pres,

Leslie  :)

 January 2008

Hope Run

Marshall, Tx

 I want to thank all who participated in the Hope Run this year.  I heard there were approx 150 runners!!  To check out how your favorite running club member placed go to www.hoperun.org. 

The top place finisher for the club was 18-yr old David Buckner.  David recently re-joined the club and just received word he won the "Yes I Can Award."   Each year the "Yes I Can Award" is presented by the Council for Exceptional Children, which honors 27 students who have excelled despite their disability.  David will travel to Boston in April to receive this award.  David is a senior at Spring Hill High School.  Papa John ran a time of 19:59 and finished 4th over-all (being beat by two 16 yr olds and an 18-yr old).  I think he did pretty darned good for being the tender age of 52!!...David Townsend, Larry Dillon, and Steve Sansom finished 5th, 6th, and 8th....not too bad either!!!!  Chase Anglin is also a new member and finished 11th over-all.  Chase is 15years old and attends Harelton High School.  16-yr old Grace Lindwall finished first for the ladies with an awesome time of 20:32!! I finished 2nd with a time of 21:35 and Tammy Rooney (22:00) finished 3rd for the ladies.  Tammy is 50yrs old!! wow!! She is fast!!  I think the LRC dominated almost every age division also!!! Great Job Everyone!!! Also wanted to welcome back  Eloise Lambright status post birth of baby Millie...Eloise ran a great time of 28:08!!!  Great Job to Melanie Humphrey who is training for her first 1/2 marathon to be in Austin on Feb 17th!!  I also hate to hear that Candice Cox is moving away again and has moved to Austin to continue her college education. 

Other Members Update...William reports he might have a stress fracture...Leo has been having to work on Saturdays...Matt came in for the holidays and had to head back to Fort Worth on the 4th...

Cheetah update:  We have 17 sponsors!!!

We will go to press with the race brochures this week and start distributing them...please go to the cheetah tab and print off the form and get it mailed in ASAP!!! Now offering online registration!!!! All members will be required to pay the $15 before Feb 25th or $20 after Feb 25th.  I am proud to announce we will have an official "Cheetah" race T-shirts and "Cheetah" medals for the top 3 in each age group.  I have had several members step up and volunteer...I want to say a big THANKS to them...also a special thank you to Sandy Maddox and Steve Sansom (you both know why).  Matt is also working hard to get t-shirts and medals and he is trying to sort out insurance information.  He is also in charge of the finish line results.  If you would also note the growing list of door sponsors and goodie bag sponsors!!!  We are still accepting sponsors!!! 

Well I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and has started off to a good new year!!  I know many of us are planning on running various events, please keep me posted so I can brag about you when you have finished!! If anyone is interested -some of us plan on heading down to Austin on Jan 27th to do the 3M Austin Half Marathon...let me know...My marathon is also coming near...the D-day is Feb 17th @ Austin!! Leo and I will be running 20 miles this sat if anyone wants to join us...!!!

Hope to see everyone next month at Lake Gladewater!!! Janette Brown, with the assistance of Larry Dillon, will be hosting a great race!!! The Club Run will be held on Feb 9th because the Freeze Your Fanny falls on the first sat of the month...!!!

Happy Running

Leslie

 December 2007

Townsend's 5K

I do not know where to start this month but I guess I will start with don't you just hate it when you miss your mark when you are running a race.  I have been doing so much of that lately I do not know what to do with myself except to push myself to the limits.  With that said, on the other hand, I would like a little of what Papa John, Steve Sansom, Rusty Ivey, and John Nedlo have been "smoking".  hahaha (check out their recent times!!)

For your info...Papa John goes to the Memphis Marathon with Debby and decides what the heck...he will go ahead and run the marathon.......he runs a 3:14!!!! Remeber John ran a 3:18 at a very HOT San Antonio Marathon in Nov....

We had several top AG finishers in the recent White Rock 1/2 Marathon...Rusty Ivey, John Nedlo(2nd AG), Steve Sansom (4th AG)...Derek Moore, Jennifer Olivares, David Goggin also completed the race.... (if you ran and I didn't mention you...sorry...please let me know & I will correct it!!)

The LRC also had a couple of members represent at the Shreveport Christmas run...good job Larry and Ken.

CLUB RUN Results

I first would like to thank the whole Townsend family for helping with the club run this month...and for those of you all who missed the race...you missed some great post race pancakes!!! You also missed a great course!! I would have to say it is one of my favorite courses!! Check out the club run pics on the photo page!!!!

Their were no surprises when former Prez William Ritter turned in a 17:53 first place finish.  Larry Dillon took 2nd with a time of 20:09.  Third went to Steve Sansom (21:23) and Derek Moore was 4th with a time of 21:52.  Fifth place went to 15 yr old Chase Anglin with a time of 22:32.  Sixth was myself with a time I do not want to discuss...  :)  Rounding out the top ten were 7th Jimmie Jones (22:40), 8th Harold Wilson (24:26), 9th Jennifer Olivares (24:34), and 10th Eugenie Holman (27:11).

"Cheetah" Update

Only 3 months AWAY!!!!

To date we only have 4 sponsors!!! We need everyone's help to get sponsors!!! Jo Samford & Suzanne Dailey have come forward to head the food committee.  Larry Dillon will assist with course marking.  Matt will go to press with the race pamphlets in Jan so we can get those distributed.  The race is March 1st!!! Papa John has gotten in touch with Raquet & Jog and they will donate a pair of shoes for door prizes...Remember all the proceeds will go to Norbert's children's education fund!!! Matt & I are going to meet after Christmas and try to get some sponsors..If anyone wants to join us let me know!!! For your info it will cost at least $1000.00 to put on this race!!! We need sponsors!!! Let's all get together and put on a race we can all be proud of!!

Well that is about all I know for now...Next club run will be the Hope Run in Marshall on January 5th.  It is for a good cause and I hope we can help raise some money to go to the orphans.  For more info you can go to www.portionfororphans.org. 

Later,

Leslie  :)

November 2007

Dash Thru WildWood

I would like to first thank Parke Way Fitness Center and Wal-Mart Supercenter on Estes Pkwy, without them the race would not have been possible.  I also would like to thank  David Townsend, Kari, my mom, and my husband for all their help during the race.

We had 58 participants and of those 34 were non-members!!!

First place finishers were Larry Dillon & Leo Ruiz with a time of 19:58 on the moderatly hilly course thru the beautiful WildWood subdivison.   The third finisher was Mike Kittner with a time of 20:32.  Next was 16 year old Pine Tree Cross Country runner, Grace Lindwall, finishing  first for the ladies with a time of 21:26.  I finished behind Grace with a time of 21:56.  Greg Jones was in from Dallas and finished 6th with a time of 22:29.  Candice Cox gave Paul Bruce Hill a run for the money by finishing 23:00 / 23:05.  Rounding out the top ten were Abigail Martinez (25:45) and Bonny Workman (25:57).

*Eloise Update*

Eloise had a baby girl named Millie Kate on Friday, November 2nd, at 8:11 a.m.  She weighed 6 pounds 15.7 ounces and was 19 inches long.   If you would like to see some pictures click below!!

http://www.lambright.us/

Jim Eitel's Tator Trot 10K & 2 miler

We had a spectacular turnout for this years Yamboree.  We had 38 runners in the 10K and 23 runners in the 2 mile.  Thanks Jim for the great race, thanks to Jennifer for bringing out her athletes, thanks to the finish line girls, and Steve & myself assisted Jim with the refreshements.

The winner of this years race was Rusty Ivey (40:57) who edged out Leo Ruiz at the finish.  I think Leo felt sorry for Rusty since he has been training so hard for the NYC Marathon set for Nov 4th.  This year's third place went to 14 year old Carlos Sanchez and 8th place went to 13 year old Brad Beckham (44:19) both of Gilmer.  What great athletes they are going to be!!! In the female division I (44:43) took the lead around mile 2 and was able to hold off 16 year old Robin Beckham (46:48)  who was being paced the last 4 miles by her devoted coach Jennifer Olivares.  Robin is also a great athlete!! Just want to say sorry to Paul Hill ...he was trying so hard to catch up to me but I edged him out by a mere 7 seconds...maybe next time Paul!!  :)

    Update on the "Cheetah" Fun Run scheduled for March 1, 2008 

I received an email from Norbert "Cheetah's" sister from Fort Worth and the whole family plans on participating in the race and they are very excited.  Matt and I will need some help from all club members!!  We need people to help get some sponsors and all we are asking for is a $100 donation or more.  The money profited will go to the Korzenewski childrens education fund.  I will pass out sponsor letters at the club run in November...I would like all sponsor information in no later than the club run in January.  We will also need some committees

1) refreshments  2)course set-up/clean-up 3)water stop  4)registration 

5)door prizes/donations

Anyone interested in helping please let me know!!!!!! lm1js@aol.com

I also wanted to say congrats to Candice Cox who just ran in a marathon in Guatemala and finished under 4 hours and was the second over-all female... You go girl!!

     I am also very excited to announce that Parke Way Fitness Center in Longview is going to allow us to use their facilities and help sponsor our November club run.  The race will start at Parke Way and head south down Bill Owens then head into the beautiful WildWood subdivision.   The race will be held on Saturday, November 10th at 800am sharp!!!  If you need directions to Parke Way let me know!!!  After we are done with our run I encourage you to go check out the great workout facility they have to offer!! 

Anyways gotta go!!!! See you all soon!!!

Leslie

September 2007

Bob Walker's Turkey Creek Farm 5.2 miler

The LRC year has offically come to an end and with that comes some major changes.  Matt Owings is now our Vice President and Leslie Stelpflug has stepped up to the President's position.  The club also lost a dear runner and friend this month in an tragic accident, Mr Norbert "Cheetah" Korzenewski.  In memory of our beloved friend we are planning on sponsoring the "Cheetah" 5K Fun Run in March of 2008 on the course Cheetah hosted at Spring Hill Middle School.  The money collected will be donated to the Korenewski Childrens Education Fund.  Ms Korenewski stated "we made her day" and was thrilled to find out about the race and will be present at the race.

       As far as the running there was no surprises when William Ritter turned in a first place over-all male finish and ex-Pine Tree standout Candice Cox finished first for the females.  Despite the hot, humid weather and 7 am start, we had a good turnout of 35 runners.  It was great to see Dona Thomas back running with us in preparation for her Tri in Hawaii this month!!!  Just want to wish her luck as well as Matt O running the Detroit Marathon, Debby & Eyonne running in Chicago in Oct. and Rusty Ivey New York Marathon in Nov.

I want to also say congrats to runners of the year Leo Ruiz and Leslie Stelpflug.  Also to all the other award receipents.

      Well all these people training makes me want to go for a run....so I'm off and hope to see everyone at the next club run in Gilmer on October 13th.  This is going to be a great year!!!!

Thanks, Leslie

Elderville 7

            This past club run was a done on a day where everything is based on luck, because number 7 means luck to some people. Many go to the casinos or get married. Even the Tour de France started on July 7. The Elderville run was on July 7, 2007 and it started at 7 a.m, with your choice of a 7 mile or a 7 kilometer route. The weather we received on July 7th seemed to have brought luck too since it was raining for about two weeks straight.

            The 7 mile run brought luck to female winner Judy Weeks and the male winner Leonardo Tovar. Weeks came in at 56 flat for 10th overall.

 Tovar who has been dominating running around East Texas finished in 41.24, after starting slow half way at a 6.30 pace to finish strong in the end.

Leonardo Tovar (29) coming in first in the Elderville 7 mile run. Tover also finished 2nd in the Firecracker 5k in Shreveport earlier in the week.

            Your President William Ritter is back to running since the horrendous stress fracture. This was my first club run to run since December; it felt good to be back running. I was about 5 seconds of Papa John’s 7k record on the course in 28.26. If I had known I was so close I would have ran harder the last mile. Brenda Smith was the first runners for the ladies in the 7k clocking in 41.48.

Brenda Smith (45) for 1st OA Female in the Elderville 7k on July 7th.

Hammer and Ken Roden did a great job conducting the run. I specially liked the prize, which was a jar of Elderberry Jelly by Smuckers. I tend to eat peanut butter jelly sandwiches on a daily basis so I can definitely put this Elderberry Jelly to use. When the results were made out Hammer and Ken had thanked the many ladies that had brought food. I thank you very much it was delicious. I ate a little more than I should have. Also for the EMS staff for letting us use the fire station. The people in there were very friendly. Also to the volunteers that helped make it a success and keeping us in the right direction.

This past month the club had two seniors representing themselves in the Senior Olympic Games. One was 74 year old Harold Wilson from Tyler who placed 3rd in the 10k road race in 49.16 and 3rd again in the 5k road race in 23.08. Many of you know 78 year old Fred Samford from Kilgore who placed 10th in the 5k road race in 29.03. These two men were both on the higher end of their age group competing against the youngsters. Next time you see them, be sure to congratulate them.

Also be sure to check out the July Spotlight of the month with Dr. Ken Roden. We have one more month left to collect the final points. It’s hard to say who will be runner of the year right now with Leo Ruiz and Leslie Stelpflug trading positions. The next club run will be August 11th at 8 a.m.at Steve Sansom’s house on the outskirts of Gilmer. After the run feel free to jump in the pool and cool off after a summer run.

Happy Running!

WILLIAM