Buffalo Chips Weekly News Update

Aging Chips Lose Starting Line of XC Race....

This is a "good news....bad news" type report, so read on at your own risk. Basically the "Good News" is that our Super Senior group has had and continues to have the BEST PARTICIPATION and visibility in the regional PA-USATF cross country series. Our Super Senior Women continue to score regularly and with distinction, thanks to the team leadership of Linda Hall, and our 60+ men have enjoyed great camaraderie with Arnold Utterback and Bob Vendetti working to get the guys organized. And this past weekend's XC race at Santa Cruz found the Chips in solid evidence as the teams arrived on site and appeared in their club uniforms, but the CHIPS MEN were missing two of their traveling BISON as the gun sounded and the guys took off to race cross "hill and dale." Two of our MALE BISON had taken a warmup run and disappeared, or so it seemed. Kidnapped, victims of a terrorist plot Their team buddies were completely stressed as the race started missing these two CHIPS. Just after the first runners had FINISHED, our wayward CHIPS appeared at the starting line and began their personal "race" over the course. They had been doing a "warmup run" and gotten.....LOST !!!! They could not retrace their path to the starting line !Age, at least, had not dimished their athleticism or their enthusiasm. Notice I have not "named names," but perhaps the legend of the lost Bison" will resonate more thoroughly through the herd And they did finish the race, albeit in a significantly slower time than they would have received had they started with the rest of the field; they scored for the team, and that certainly shows their "team spirit" if not their sense of direction !!!!

Big CHIPS Saturday and Sunday Club Workout Groups !

This past weekend both the Saturday and Sunday workout gatherings were the biggest they have been in MANY, MANY weeks. About 20 or more showed up for the University Park Saturday session, and at least that many gathered at the Fish Hatchery for the Nimbus Lake long workout. In both these weekend sessions the distance covered is always a personal choice, and options from 4 or so miles and up are easily selected. Don't be shy... get company and go FARTHER than you might for your weekend runs with the HERD.

Buffalo Stampede/Migration Coming Sept. 11 !

The club's biggest general participation event, the Stampede/Migration 10 Miler is coming this September 11. Starting and finishing at Rio Americano H.S., the course is about the easiest, best supported and most attractive 10 miler in the whole country. Don't miss this wonderful club presentation ! Run it or volunteer but be THERE on Sept. 11 !

Headlands 50K US National 50k Championship

Report courtesy of Mark LantzMark Murray Breaks Ultra SilenceAugust 27, 2006 Mark Murray took top Chips honors at the 2005 National 50K Trail Championship. In his first ultra marathon in over three years, Mark finished the very challenging Marin Headlands 50K on Saturday in 4:33 which earned him 15th place overall. Mark focused his training on this Marin coastal course and participated in team tempo runs to prepare. Mark started the race strong and never faltered off pace by staying with the same lead group from mile 5 to the finish. The championship race was run under ideal weather conditions and was very well attended by almost 180 athletes from around the country. Ten out of the top 20 places went to out-of-state runners from as far away as Alaska, Massachusetts, Tennessee, and Alabama. The overall winner was Dave Mackey from Boulder, Colorado. Dave set a new course record in 3:49, and he is also currently the US National 50-Mile Champion. Mark Lantz was the second Chip finisher in 4:46. Rena Schumann ran a smart race and finished 7th overall woman in 5:30. Other chips finishers include John Nichols in 6:18 and Molly Pelton in 6:25. Rounding out the Chips team includes Barbara Ashe; Linda McFadden; and Barbara Elia. Unfortunately, not all of the results are yet available and we were unable to get the times on all of the Chips finishers. NO further RESULTS as of "press time" at 8 p.m. on Monday...Sorry !

Chips welcome a NEW arrival to Sacramento!

Emily Sue Schwandt

A recent addition to the Chips' ultra endurance team division, Emily Sue Schwandt made her debut after 30+ hours of labor. Weighing in at 8 lbs 5 oz and sizing up to 19 ¾", she'll be stiff competition in the neonate category. Emily Sue posing with her proud sponsors (Dad and Mom), Andy and Kelly Schwandt

World Running News:

The Sacramento Bee picked up the new WR for men at 10k: 26:17 reporting Bekele who broke his own 26:20 from last year in Brussels. The Bee did not pick up that the 3rd place finisher in that race produced a new World Junior Record of 26:41 as an 18 year old !!!! And the next night in Reiti (Italy) Allan Webb turned a 3rd overall in the 1500m with a 3:32 finish. Webb has produced some great times, but this race he chased naturalized Bernard Lagat who turned a new AMERICAN 1500 Meter Record of 3:29 !!!!!

Buffalo Chips Weekly Workout Update

NOTE: Wednesday Run meeting has returned to the MID-morning.
ALSO NOTE: Earlier Times for Weekend Workouts in these WARM days !!!!

When	5:30 pm Tuesday	10:15 am Wednesday	5:30 pm Thursday	7:30 am Saturday	7:30 am Sunday
Where	251 Commerce Circle	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave	Univ. Park	Univ. Park	Panera 901 Howe
What	Grps: A-D.5(1) E-F.4(1) G-H.3(1) SS & FW..steady	5-7 miles conversationally along parkway	Base building 3-7 miles on parkway	5-8 miles with tempo option.	1-2 hours of control pace running
Why	Form and Speed	Recovery	Base and development	Base or form	Endurance and mental toughness

Upcoming Races - From Chips Website

September 4, 2005 - Run on the Sly 50M/50K/20M/8M (Pollock Pines)
September 11, 2005 - Buffalo Stampede 10M/Kids (Sacramento)
September 17, 2005 - Zoo Zoom 10K/5K/Kids (Sacramento)
September 18, 2005 - Jamba Juice 5K (San Francisco)PA/USATF Road Race
September 18, 2005 - Lodi Grape Stomp (Lodi)
September 24, 2005 - Mather Mud Run 5M/2M (Rancho Cordova)
September 25, 2005 - Heritage Oaks Bank 10K (Paso Robles)PA/USATF Road Race
October 2, 2005 - Sacramento Marathon/Half-Marathon/Relay/5K (Sacramento)
October 8, 2005 - Chevy's Fresh Mex Run (Sacramento)
October 16, 2005 - Humbolt Redwoods Half-Marathon (Weott)PA/USATF Road Race
October 30, 2005 - Four Bridges Half-Marathon/Relay (Folsom)
November 5, 2005 - Fleet Feet Open XC, 6K(Carmichael)
November 6, 2005 - Apple Hill Harvest 8.5M, 3.5M, Kids 1/2 (Camino)
November 13, 2005 - 40th Clarksburg Country Run 30K/5K/1M Kids (Clarksburg)PA/USATF Road Race
November 19, 2005 - Davis Turkey Trot 5K/10K (Davis)
November 24, 2005 - Run to Feed the Hungry 5K/10K (Sacramento)
November 27, 2005 - Run to the Far Side XXI 5K/10K (San Francisco)
December 4, 2005 - California International Marathon (Sacramento)PA/USATF Road Race
December 11, 2005 - Christmas Relays (San Francisco)PA/USATF Road Race
December 31, 2005 - Midnight Run 2006 (Sacramento)
2006
February 4, 2006 - Jed Smith Ultra Classic 50M, 50K, 30K (Sacramento)

Need a great looking new running partner?

FERGUS: Neutered male Weimaraner who just turned 6 years old who looking for a loving home. He was born in Maryland - he and his owner now live in San Francisco in an apartment and Fergus is depressed from being alone a lot while she works. He goes to doggy daycare but misses a yard to run in. He is a wonderful dog with no bad habits, goes to the dog park, does not destroy things and loves to run on hiking trails. His owner is a marathon runner and he has trained with her. He knows how to sit, lie down, come and wait. He is fine with other dogs, has not been around cats and has had exposure to children only at the park. He is heartworm negative, on Heartguard, has had obedience training, is a house dog who loves to sleep near his owner, has been crate trained and loves the water. He is friendly, playful, intelligent, snuggly, and loyal. He is a very active dog who needs daily exercise. He is used to being a woman's companion. In San Francisco. Contact 775 972-7804 windwalker@powernet.net For more dogs available, please visit www.norcalweimrescue.org

Encourage Sacramento to Host Top Quality Track and Field

If you enjoyed the 2004 Olympic Trials and/or the NCAA Track and Field Championships and wish to encourage Sacramento hosting top quality track and field events here in the future, please cast your vote at the Sports Travel Magazine web site at www.sportstravelmagazine.com/2005awardsballot.html

There are three sections:

1. "Best Multi-Sport or Multi-Discipline Event"- The 2004 Olympic Trials for Track and Field
2. "Collegiate Best Multi-Sport Event"- the NCAA Div I Track and Field Championships
3. "Best Overall" - The 2004 Olympic Trials

Cast your ballot today!

XC Santa Cruz

Welcome one and all to Cross Country season..... in fact race #2 of the PA USATF series is this Saturday on the campus of UC Santa Cruz and it is open to all, all you need is a current USATF card, a Chip singlet and about $20.00 and we'll provide the transportation, actually we car pool. In fact we have cars, and suv hybrids standing by just for the trip to the coast this Saturday. But we need team members, runners willing to take the challenge, first timers, veterans, all level runners to participate in a great team sport representing as a Buffalo Chip. Come join the fun.

Call, days: 485-4193 eves 444-2506

This saturday meet at 520 26th street for car-pool call for depart time.

Arnold

REWARD

One thousand dollars ($1,000.00) reward is offered by the American River Parkway Safety Coalition for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for sexual assault of a 63 year old woman near Sailor Bar on the North side of the Lower American River during the morning of August 11, 2005.

The suspect in this case is described as a clean shaven white male, 30-35 years old, 170 pounds with short light brown hair. He was wearing a tan baseball cap, white t-shirt, tan plaid shorts and light colored tennis shoes.

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If you have any information regarding the suspect, contact the

Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, Sgt. Links, (916) 874-5070.

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This reward shall expire February 20, 2006 and shall be paid upon the arrest and conviction of the person responsible. The maximum reward is $1,000 per incident.

To claim the reward, contact American River Parkway Safety Coalition, c/o Save the American River (SARA) P.O. Box 277638, Sacramento, CA 95827-7638 or e-mail riverwatch@comcast.net

The American River Parkway Safety Coalition was established in 2000 for the purpose of improving communications between recreational parkway users and law enforcement. It offers rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons responsible for selected crimes committed on the bike trails, waterways, and adjacent land from Discovery Park to Granite Bay, and encourages stiff penalties for persons convicted of crimes committed in these areas. The Coalition organization members contributing to this reward are Save the American River Association (SARA), Buffalo Chips Running Club, Sacramento Wheelmen, Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (SABA), River City Paddlers, Inc., and the Lake Natoma Community Task Force.

Issued August 18, 2005.

Up Comming Races

August 19, 2005 - Race for the Arts 5K (Sacramento)
August 28, 2005 - PACE Race 5K (Sacramento)
September 4, 2005 - Run on the Sly 50M/50K/20M/8M (Pollock Pines)
September 11, 2005 - Buffalo Stampede 10M/Kids (Sacramento)
September 17, 2005 - Zoo Zoom 10K/5K/Kids (Sacramento)
September 18, 2005 - Jamba Juice 5K (San Francisco)PA/USATF Road Race
September 18, 2005 - Lodi Grape Stomp (Lodi)
September 24, 2005 - Mather Mud Run 5M/2M (Rancho Cordova)
September 25, 2005 - Heritage Oaks Bank 10K (Paso Robles)PA/USATF Road Race
October 2, 2005 - Sacramento Marathon/Half-Marathon/Relay/5K (Sacramento)
October 8, 2005 - Chevy's Fresh Mex Run (Sacramento)
October 16, 2005 - Humbolt Redwoods Half-Marathon (Weott)PA/USATF Road Race
October 30, 2005 - Four Bridges Half-Marathon/Relay (Folsom)
November 5, 2005 - Fleet Feet Open XC, 6K(Carmichael)
November 6, 2005 - Apple Hill Harvest 8.5M, 3.5M, Kids 1/2 (Camino)
November 13, 2005 - 40th Clarksburg Country Run 30K/5K/1M Kids (Clarksburg)PA/USATF Road Race
November 19, 2005 - Davis Turkey Trot 5K/10K (Davis)
November 24, 2005 - Run to Feed the Hungry 5K/10K (Sacramento)
November 27, 2005 - Run to the Far Side XXI 5K/10K (San Francisco)
December 4, 2005 - California International Marathon (Sacramento)PA/USATF Road Race
December 11, 2005 - Christmas Relays (San Francisco)PA/USATF Road Race
December 31, 2005 - Midnight Run 2006 (Sacramento)
2006
February 4, 2006 - Jed Smith Ultra Classic 50M, 50K, 30K (Sacramento)

Discount for Buffalo Stampede at the Run for the Arts

Are you going to the Run for the Arts on Friday, August 19

Did you miss the August 7 cut off date for the discount entry fee for the Buffalo Stampede 10 Miler, to be held on September 11

Come to our table at the Run for the Arts to register on-site for the Stampede for only $25!

For more information about the Stampede, go to http://www.buffalochips.net/events/stampede2005.htm

A big THANK YOU!

A big THANK YOU! to all of the volunteers at Saturday's Susan B Anthony Women's 5k. You helped the Buffalo Chips put on a wonderful event that I am very proud to have been a part of.

In order to continue to improve our races, if you volunteered on Saturday can you please email me at cappp@comcast.net with the following feedback:

1. List the jobs that you helped out with and whether or not you needed more help or you were standing around because there wasn't enough for you to do.
2. Tell me about the supplies you worked with and whether or not you had enough (food, drinks, cones, cups, safety pins, water etc) (i already know about needing more L and XL shirts)
3. Other feedback that can be used to improve the safety and efficiency of the race for next year.

Thanks again - you were all awesome to work with and I hope you had a great experience that makes you want to be involved in future Buffalo Chips events.

Carol Parise

Bread Donation Pickup

If you are coming from Folsom to the Susan B Anthony tomorrow and can pick up a bread donation from Great Harvest next to Trader Joes on East Bidwell, please contact Carol Parise ASAP at cappp@comcast.net.

THANK YOU!

Cross Country Season 2005

The first XC race this year is rapidly approaching. August 20th kicks the season off with a new race the 1st Annual Garrin Park XC Callenge in Hayward.

Women race at 9:00am, men (open and masters) race at 9:45. Distance is 5K $15.00 pre-reg and $20.00 race day, details can be found at www.pausatf.org/ This is the race voted in by the the clubs last month, and will be the

replacement for Chrystal Springs. All runners are welcome, all you need is a current usat&f membership, it's easy to register on line, I think the fee is $20.00, which gets you California Track & Running News, the Runner's Schedule Calender. And remember to note your club BCRC #104.

Cross Country is about having fun, racing hard, and being part of a team. We have had strong turn out of Senior and Super-senior men last year. This season could be even better. Remember, all runners are welcome! Contact me for car pool info.

Or contact Gina sparkle71710@yahoo.com, Arnold aj_utterback@hotmail.com Go Chips!

SILVER STATE MARATHON

Contact: Lon Monroe, race director, 846-8868. Web: www.silverstatestriders.com

SILVER STATE MARATHON

SET FOR SUNDAY, AUG. 21

RENO -LOCAL RUNNERS AND WALKERS ... MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE ANNUAL SILVER STATE MARATHON EVENTS AT BOWERS MANSION ... ONE OF THE AREA'S BEST FESTIVALS OF RUNNING ... THIS YEAR'S EVENT WILL BE HELD SUNDAY, AUGUST 21st AT BOWERS MANSION .... RUNNERS CAN CHOOSE BETWEEN MARATHON ... HALF-MARATHON ... AND 10-K EVENTS ... WALKERS CAN ENTER A 10K WALK .... ENTER AT ECLIPSE RUNNING ... 960 WEST MOANA LANE ... OR FIND A CLICKABLE ENTRY FORM AT WWW.SILVERSTATESTRIDERS.COM

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SUNDAY .... AUGUST 21st ... YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID.

Susan B. Anthony August 13-Volunteers Needed!

Men of the Chips---Here is your chance to come on out and support our Female Racing Community. We need your assistance at the upcoming Susan B. Anthony Race August 13 at Glenn Hall Park. There are some prime assignments which are available. Crews are now forming for Setup, Course Marshals, working registration and Chip Booths and Tear Down.

This is really a fun event for all of us. Time spent is well worth it for this event and is appreciated by all the Susan B. staff.

If your intersted please send a note to:

Tony Smith: Chips Volunteer Coordinator-- uniquesmith23@hotmail.com

Questions: Carol Parise-- capp@comcast.com or Tony Lafferty- poidog38@yahoo.com