Weekly News Update

Mather Mud Run…

WHY anyone would want willingly to slop through the mud is beyond moi, but our own Dennis Scott was SECOND in the 50-59 division and the ageless (81) Vic Lyons also completed this grueling event.

Congratulations and a big “Soap Up” to all finishers.

Missed Last Week…..

Silver State Marathon, Reno

Our own Mark Lantz turned a MOST IMPRESSIVE 2:58 on this high altitude road course to be third overall and the last person to actually break 3 hours this year. Soul-mate Rena Schumann won the women’s 40-49 age group in the full marathon distance.

National News…From Race Results Weekly (David Monti)

NYC HALF-MARATHON TOP-15 RESULTS
(c) Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved

[Times and identities for Americans in bold; DB = debut or first time at this distance]

MEN -
1, Tom Nyariki, 34, Kenya, New Balance TC, 1:01:22 DB
2, Meb Keflezighi, 31, San Diego, CA, Nike, 1:01:28 DB
3, Abdi Abdirahman, 29, Tucson, AZ, Nike, 1:01:34 DB

WOMEN -
1, Catherine Ndereba, 34, Kenya, Nike, 1:09:43
2, Benita Johnson, 27, Australia, Nike, 1:09:43
3, Constantina Tomescu-Dita, 36, Boulder, CO, Romania, Asics, 1:10:11
4, Yuri Kano, 27, Boulder, CO, Japan, Shiseido Running Club, 1:11:44
5, Colleen De Reuck, 42, Boulder, CO, Nike, 1:11:48

NEWS….NEWS…..NEWS…..NEWS…

After only about 20 years of using the “traditional” version of the “Rescue” course, which for the history minded is actually the 3rd variation we have run out there, we now will mark and measure a NEW RESCUE COURSE VERSION….

Starting at the current starting point, the NEW COURSE will run on Green Valley Road to the West to Deer Valley Road and then along Deer Valley Road to the Fire Station with a 180 degree turn there after water to return to Starbuck Road for the transect back to the start. Mile markers in ORANGE will be provided for this new course in the next 3 weeks. There will always be the short transect course directly across Starbuck and the short loop option of going down to the West to Deer Valley and then Up Deer Valley back to Starbuck and then directly back to the finish (about 8 miles for that variation).

This new variation is MUCH SAFER with a wide shoulder along Green Valley Road and avoids the narrow shoulder and high traffic section of Green Valley Road to the East in the first 2.5 miles of the “old” version course.

Thanks to Mary Coordt and Dave Michael for suggesting this modification!

Also there WILL be another weekend training option outlined SOON in the El Dorado Hills immediate area. Apparently there is a most promising “hill workout” section there which is free from traffic. More details to follow in the next week or so, but this will be a workout venue for hopefully the Sunday after the Stampede. This is another of the training enrichments brought to us by Mary and Dave….

Buffalo Stampede Getting Closer…10 September

The area’s best, fastest, and most respected middle distance race is quickly approaching, so get your racing singlet and fast shoes out and be sure and do that last sharpening workout.

Of course the STAMPEDE is also a super good tune-up as part of the overall preparation for the December CIM. About the best overall workout for marathon improvement is a strong solid series of “tempo runs,” and the STAMPEDE can be a core of that element, along with Four Bridges and Clarksburg.

See you at the STAMPEDE.

From Bob Vendetti Relative to XC….

All those PA XC races are on the "2006 Cross Country Schedule" at

http://www.pausatf.org/data/2006/xcschedule2006.html

and there's a nifty "Abbreviated Schedule for printing," too, at

http://www.pausatf.org/data/2006/xcsched2006abbr.html

Last Saturday was the first race of the season, by the way, on a new course in Santa Rosa; and the next race is this coming Saturday, 9/2/06, at UC Santa Cruz. And we did score a Men's Seniors team at Santa Cruz, just barely. ["...For Men's Seniors 3 runner teams (with 2 displacers) will be scored after all 4-runner teams have been scored...)" Rule 5.D.]

Are YOU Marathon Training Yet?

The Stampede is coming soon, and this should be the first core element in your buildup to the December CIM, but your overall training should NOW include solid LONGER runs of 18-24 miles on at least two weekends a month. IF you are looking for a new PR this CIM, then you should also be working up your Saturday TEMPO RUN from the 3-4 miles we do in the early and middle summer cycle to 6 miles and then 10 miles by the end of October. Getting at least 4 weeks of 10 mile tempo runs in your resume before CIM is a core component to finding a new PR on your vita after CIM.

The beauty of the marathon is not it’s simple challenge, but that the challenge and the outcome is so totally a function of whether and how hard you have prepared. The outcome of the marathon should NEVER be a “mystery,” but rather the rewarding conclusion of your intelligent preparation.

Weekly Workout Update

Tues	Wed	Thurs	Sat	Sun
251 Commerce Circle	Univ. Ave. side of Guy West Bridge near CSUS	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave	University Park on Univ. Ave	Panera 901 Howe
5:30 p.m.	10:15am	5:30 p.m.	8:00 a.m.	8:00 a.m.
29 Aug	30 Aug	31 Aug	2 Sept	2 Sept
Groups: A-E... 8(200) @90 sec; 4(800)@4 min; 2(1) F-H .. 8(200) @2min; 4(800) @5min; 1 mile SS and WALKING	Parrott will NOT be around for this session so ...you are on your own.	5-8 miles of base buildup on parkway	5-8 miles of base buildup on parkway OR 4-6 mile TEMPO run for marathoners and "racers"	Out and back endurance base run of 75 minutes "out" and "race effort" back.

CAN YOU HEAR THE STAMPEDE QUICKLY APPROACHING??????

Please join the 32nd Annual Stampede Committee at the local watering hole on August 31, Thursday at 6:30 p.m.:

RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY- 545 Downtown Plaza, Suite 1115, Sacramento, CA 95814- phone-916-447-2739. Public Parking is available in the parking structures- River City will validate parking-be sure to bring your parking ticket with you.

this is the perfect opportunity to lend a hand with stuffing goody bags for the Stampede, sign up for volunteer opportunities the day of the Stampede, it's the last chance to get discounted entry prices before it entry fees become $45.00. And there is more- if you are volunteering- get your specialized volunteer t-shirt while supplies last. Enjoy the tasty pizza and appetizers and beverages...bring your check book to participate in the silent auction to help support our beneficiaries-SAS and the Stampede. Great time to ask questions about the Stampede, volunteer positions or the Buffalo Chips Running Club....so quench your thirst and appetite with us the River City Brewing Company!!!

Feel free to contact me directly: Shanna Kloberdanz at 916-752-8399 or shannafanning@hotmail.com.

Don't get caught behind the herd!!!

Weekly News Update

National News...

51 Marathons in 50 States in 50 Days....

(From the web...)

Sam Thompson, who posts daily summaries on his blog, ran 26.2 miles in Bay St. Louis on Saturday, which followed a 26.2-mile run Friday in New Orleans, which followed a 26.2-mile run Thursday in Dallas and so on.

Between July 1 and Saturday, Thompson ran a marathon in every state, and added one a couple weeks ago in Washington, D.C., just for fun. He ran two marathons that day.

"He's a totally normal guy," said Kirsten Sellereit, Thompson's girlfriend and a registered dietitian who has been with him during his trip.

Boston Changes Start Time...for 2007 Onward...

(From their press release of this day)

"An earlier starting time will benefit the 22,500 runners who compete in the marathon due to the cooler temperatures, while allowing all of the communities, and the City of Boston in particular, to re-open roads to traffic earlier in the day," said Guy Morse, Executive Director of the Boston Athletic Association in a press release. "Also, due to the efficiency of the wave start program which we implemented for the first time in 2006, the majority of runners will not be transported from Boston to Hopkinton much earlier than in past years."

Tentative, working timeline for the start of the 2007 Boston Marathon:

Wheelchair Division (approximately 50 athletes): TBD
Elite Women (approximately 80 athletes): TBD
Wave One (approximately 10,000 athletes): 10:00 a.m.
Wave Two (approximately 12,500 athletes): 10:30 a.m.

America's Finest City Half-Marathon Rewards Susan B. Anthony Winner

Second overall female with her time and prize $...

2. Magdalena Lewy Boulet, 33, Oakland, CA 1:16:26 1000

Positive "A" Sample Report For...

Marion Jones, in the midst of a promising comeback on the international track circuit, withdrew from a meet in Europe this past weekend for "personal reasons," but press reports that her "A" sample from a previous meet had turned up positive. Keep aware for more news on this unfortunate aspect of our sport.
Local News...

Race For the Arts, Friday, August 18

Almost 600 culturally sophisticated individuals turned out this past Friday to add their bodies and their $$ to a support 5k for Crocker Art Gallery. Top Chip age group notices got attention for Linda Hall, Ernie Takahashi, and even the ancient bison himself, Abe Underwood.

The MOST COMPETITIVE age group for both men and women was the 40-44 subset where for men, only 49 seconds covered first to 5th with John Blue (2nd), John Nichols (3rd) and Mark Murray (5th) duking it out for top honors.

For women, the spread from first to 5th was 1:17 with our Carol Parise turning a solid 20:xx and coming in 5th there.

In the men's 50-59, Dennis Scott and Gary Lotspeich scored in the top 5 and for the 70-79, Gordon Hall and Mike Meyer made the top finishers list. Congratulations to all finishers and thanks for supporting the "arts."

Weekly Workout Update

Tues	Wed	Thurs	Sat	Sun
251 Commerce Circle	Univ. Ave. side of Guy West Bridge near CSUS	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave	University Park on Univ. Ave	Rescue
5:30 p.m.	10:15am	5:30 p.m.	8:00 a.m.	8:00 a.m.
22 Aug	23 Aug	24 Aug	26 Aug	27 Aug
Groups: A-E... 5(400),3(800)2(1200) F-H .. 4(400),2(800) 2(1000) SS and WALKING	WALKING group ONLY, 90 minutes along parkway	Steady state on parkway, about 4-7 miles	Options of: Tempo 3-4 miles Or Steady state of 90 minutes on parkway	Rolling hills with options of... 6, 10, 12,16 miles... Carry WATER.

Announcements

Humbolt Marathon

I have tentatively reserved 6 rooms for Chips on my credit card at the Sherwood Forest in Garberville for the evening of October 14 (before the Humboldt Half Marathon. You will remember that this is on this side of the half marathon and the motel particularly likes Chips. They keep open two rooms (with soap and towels) for us after the run on Sunday so that we can take showers before heading home. There is a great natural foods burrito place on the way to or from Garberville and of course, there is a Foster's Freeze on the way back. The rooms I have reserved are as follows:

2 single queens @ $66
2 double queens @ $88
2 triple queens @$99

Please let me know if you are interested in any of the rooms, need roommates, want to carpool to Garberville, etc. The motels in the area are filling up quickly. These rooms I have reserved are strictly on a first come first serve basis. If we get close to race time and one or more of the rooms are not spoken for, I will turn them back in so the hotel can fill them

This is one of the nicest races in the USATF grand prix series. The long sleeve shirts are always colorful with a great new logo each year. There also is a terrific bargain pasta feed the night before.

Let me know ASAP, if you are interested and which type of room you want.

Linda M. Hall
email - linhall@ucdavis.edu

Achilles Tendon Study

My name is Katie Antle and I am a graduate student at the University of California, Davis in the Biomedical Engineering Department currently conducting research in the Human Performance Laboratory. I am interested in the incidence of Achilles tendon injury in the 35-50 year old population, as this is the age range in which the majority of these injuries occur. I am hoping that you will answer a few short questions so that I can gage the prevalence of these injuries in the local population and decide if research in this area is warranted. The more information we have regarding Achilles tendon injuries, the better prepared we will be to prevent and treat such injuries. Simply 'reply' to this message and answer the following questions as accurately as possible. It shouldn't take more than 5 minutes. Thank you for your help.

Achilles Tendon Injury Questionnaire

1. Gender: Male or Female

2. Age:

3. Briefly describe the types of exercise/physical activity you participate in on a weekly basis ( e.g. play tennis twice per week, run 2-5 miles per week, play soccer 2 nights per week, etc.)?

4. On average, how many hours per week do you participate in exercise/physical activity (activities that you feel gets your heart beating fairly fast)?

5. Have you ever experienced any pain in the Achilles tendon region (the Achilles tendon is the large tendon that connects the muscles on the back of your lower leg to your heel bone)?
If yes, please answer the following questions:

a. Where was the pain located along the tendon (e.g. closer to the heel bone, to the calf muscle, or in between)?
b. What physical activities were you participating in days/weeks/months prior to the injury?
c. What were you doing at the time of injury (e.g. stepped off the curb and felt a pain in the back of my leg; pain came on gradually over time being more severe after resting)?
d. How long ago did the injury occur?
e. How long did the injury last?
f. What did you do to treat the injury?

6. If I decide to pursue research in this area, then would you be interested in participating in a research study that would involve simple ankle strength measurements and ultrasound imaging of your Achilles tendon on 2-3 separate occasions? Each testing session would be conducted at the UC Davis Human Performance Laboratory and would take approximately 1 hour.
If yes, then please provide let me know how you would prefer to be contacted (e.g. email, phone, etc.).

Thanks for taking the time to help me with this project. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or phone.

Katie Antle
530-754-7921
kaantle@gmail.com

Buffalo Stampede 2006

Buffalo Stampede 2006 - would like to invite you to coffee & treats at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 26th on the North Side of Rio Americano High School just past the parking lot right on American River Drive-parallel to the baseball field. (Where the start line is for the Stampede....for those that have walked/ran the migration/stampede). However, coffee means you are there to help "paper the neighborhood" to prepare for the Migration & Stampede. This means walking the course and placing a flier at each home on the course. So, come out on Saturday @ 10:30 a.m. look for Shanna's Red Honda CRV with a table that has regular coffee & treats. We need volunteers and what better way to cool down from your Saturday run or just to come out and support a club event!!!
Please RSVP Shanna at: shannafanning@hotmail.com or phone 752-8399..
Happy Running to you all!!!

Eppie's Great Race Staff Opportunity

Eppie's Great Race has a part-time position open for an enthusiastic,
energetic person who will assist with Eppie's Great Race promotion at
triathlon, running and cycling events (both local and out-of-town). Travel
expenses will be paid.

The duties include setting up the Eppie's Great Race display unit, answering
questions and handing out promotional material throughout the year.

Contact Eppie Johnson for more details. 916/308-1001; Eppie@thegreatrace.org

Parkway Hero Fund or Another Reason Why I Love the Chips

At last Tuesday’s workout, I mentioned a story about a Cordova Park District worker who was beaten severely while trying to rescue a woman being assaulted at Hagan Park. This event caught the notice of many Chips due to the fact so many of us spend so much time running on the American River Parkway.

This week, I washed out a Cytomax can and set it out for donations. I promised to follow up with the details. First his name: Ricky Dickerson. He is 38 and the father or four. This has been financially devastating for the family.

From the Sacramento Bee:

Ricky Dickerson fights to recover from what police say was a vicious, violent attack brought on by his willingness to help another person, his family struggles to adjust.

A Cordova Recreation and Park District official said the assault on Dickerson was one of the worst incidents he'd ever seen at Hagan Park.

Official reports say it happened when Dickerson, who is a district maintenance worker, and a parks volunteer responded to a woman's call for help.

Dickerson and the volunteer, who were preparing for an event at the park, hurried to help the woman and were attacked by a group of young men, police say.

The volunteer suffered a broken jaw and was stabbed in the back. He remains in seclusion and is recovering.

Dickerson was pounded into a coma, suffering face and head injuries so severe that he remains hospitalized in a long-term care facility.

I’ll be setting out the can at workouts through the next month or so and then we’ll send it on to the trust fund established for his family. Last night, even with my sketchy details, we collected $87.

How to donate: You can donate cash (put it in the can). You can write a check to the BCRC (Buffalo Chips Running Club) with "Ricky Dickerson" in the memo line. Or you can write a check for the "Ricky Dickerson Trust Fund."

I will not be at next week’s workout, so look for Tony Smith. If you can’t find him, look for me and the Cytomax can the week after.

Also, if you’re interested in a benefit concert, you can check out this:

Tim Murphy and the Nor-Cal Necks Bandwill hold a benefit concert for the Ricky Dickerson Trust Fund at 6

p.m. Aug. 19 at Cordova High School, 2239 Chase Drive in Rancho Cordova.

Cost:$10 for adults, $7 for children under 12. Buy tickets at the Cordova Recreation and Park District

office, 2197 Chase Drive in Hagan Park, Rancho Cordova; XPECT Great Cuts, 2825 Zinfandel Drive, Rancho

Cordova; and Straw Hat Pizza, 2929 Mather Field Road, Rancho Cordova.

Needed:Donations of barbecuetype food; gift baskets and raffle items; and event volunteers.

Contact:Bridget LaRock at (916) 201-4739 or e-mail bridgetlarock@ comcast.net or call Charlie Rice,

(916) 362-1841, ext. 17.

John Blue

Hello to all Buffalo Chip Members!!!

If you enjoyed the Susan B. Anthony Women's 5k and either participated or
volunteered....I hope you'll look at that as a warm up for the up and coming
10 Mile Migration & Stampede for September 10, 2006. Again, the Buffalo
Chips are the sponsors and organizers for the 32nd Annual 10 Mile Migration
& Stampede. We are in need of volunteers and some specific items:

1) Volunteers for the following:
a) Water/Aid Station volunteers- I need between 8-12 people
b) Course Monitors-12-20 people
c) post race refreshment assistance 5-6 people
If you have experience in other capacities and would like to assist...please
contact me.

2) I need four hand held radios that will operate at a 12 mile distance. We
will have an event emergency team on-site....I would like to have radios at
the aid stations as a back up.

Please contact Shanna Kloberdanz at 916-752-8399 or email:
shannafanning@hotmail.com

Thank you and happy running!

Run for the Arts Helpers Needed

Need a couple of Chip Members to help with a chips table at Run for the Arts
on Friday, August 18th beginning at 5pm. Need help with promoting
membership, Stampede entries and Chips clothing. Please contact Shanna
Kloberdanz at 916-752-8399 or shannafanning@hotmail.com. Thank you for your
support!!!

The Susan B Anthony Women's 5k is only 2 days away...

Please email Carol if you can be in charge of the following on race morning:

1. Banner hanging. We have lots of banners and we need one person who is dedicated to getting all banners hung. You will be provided string, duct tape, a ladder, zip ties and anything else your little heart needs to hang these banners.

2. Table and cooler washing. Our tables and coolers are showing the wear and tear of Western States =:-0! They need to be washed before asking anyone to spend any time working at them. Cleaning supplies (and gloves!) will be made available.

3. Assist with course marking. Dennis Scott needs 1 person to assist him with marking the Susan B course. He will be marking every 1/2 mile and all turns so he will need someone to help him reload the marker with flour.

If you have already voluteered for a job, you have already been assigned. I'm looking for some fresh faces for these.

Please email cappp@comcast.net if you can handle these jobs on raceday...you'll need to get there by about 6:00 AM on saturday so somone with an auto coffee pot would be an ideal candidate.

Weekly News Udpate

COMING: Susan B. Anthony Women’s 5k and 5k Walk…August 12!!!

This week brings us the latest hosting of the club’s women’s fitness celebration—the Susan B. Anthony Women’s 5k. There are several related events in the week leading up to Saturday’s run:

Our 31st annual Susan B Anthony Race Women’s 5k and Elizabeth Cady Stanton Kids ½ miler is days away (August 12th)! So far, our registration numbers are almost double what they were a year ago and the race committee is calmly getting the final details in place to make sure the race goes off without any issues. So far, the goodie bag (a goodie in itself) includes Ghiradelli chocolate, Jelly Belly Sport Beans, Snickers Marathon Bars, Masuya Rice Crackers, and whatever else lands on the porch this week. In addition, there will be a grand prize raffle of box seats for 6 at ARCO Arena for ANY event!! Both runners AND volunteers are eligible to enter and must be present to win.

Online signup at Active.com closes on Wednesday, August 9th. All chippettes are encouraged to enter. Haven’t entered yet and don’t want to pay the ‘convenience fee’ of online entry OR have to use a stamp? You’re in luck. There are two opportunities this week to get the $20 early registration bargain and have a good time in the process.

1. Ladies Last Call- August 8th at 6:30 PM – River City Brewing on the K-street mall.

Ladies Last Call gives you the chance to sign up for the Susan B Anthony or the Buffalo Stampede while enjoying complimentary tastings. The menu will include four-star cuisine from River City Catering, award winning microbrews from River City Brewing Company, and first-class wines from Renwood Wineries. A fabulous Silent Auction will be held with great items generously donated from WestField's Downtown Plaza Establishments.

Best parking – Go into the Downtown Plaza garage at the J street entrance between 4th and 5th street. Take the elevator up to the mall. Don’t forget to bring your parking ticket and have it validated!

2. Packet pickup and talk by Nicole Deboom-, August 11th at 7:00PM

Sign up for Susan B at Fleet Feet Sports, 2311 J starting at 11:00 AM. At 7:00 PM, come hear a talk by professional tri-athlete and SkirtSports founder, Nicole Deboom (http://www.skirtsports.com). Deboom will discuss the challenges of including a consistent fitness schedule into our hectic lives, focusing on the transition she has made from a career as a pro-triathlete to a full-time businesswoman. Light appetizers will be provided.

If you plan to attend, an RSVP to susanb06@buffalochips.com would be appreciated (but not required!). Just put the event (Ladies Last Call or Deboom talk) and the number of people you are RSVP’ing for in the subject line.

Let’s make this year’s Susan B. THE BEST EVER in terms of participation!

In Memoriam…of an truly inspiring female athlete…

Iditarod Trailblazer Butcher Dies at 51 Four-Time Winner Dies After Transplant

By JEANNETTE J. LEE AP Sports

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Aug. 5) - Four-time Iditarod champion Susan Butcher, who
in 1986 became the race's second female winner and brought increased national attention to its grueling competition, has died. She was 51.

Weekly Workout Update

Tues	Wed	Thurs	Sat	Sun
251 Commerce Circle	Univ. Ave. side of Guy West Bridge near CSUS	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave	Susan B. Glen Hall Park	Fish Hatchery Hiway 50/Hazel
5:30 p.m.	10:15am	5:30 p.m.	7:00 a.m.	8:00 a.m.
8 Aug	9 Aug	10 Aug	12 Aug	13 Aug
Groups: A-D…4(1200,1000) E-F ..3(1200,1000) G-H ..2(1200,1000) SS and WALKING	Fitness Walking: 90 minutes along parkway	Steady state or fitness walking on parkway	Club’s women’s ONLY 5k run and walk. Men as support volunteers and can “run” after event along parkway	Out and back or loop options of 2 to 2.5 HOURS or distances from 6 miles to 18 miles suggested.

31st annual Susan B Anthony Race Women’s 5k and Elizabeth Cady Stanton Kids ½

Hi Chippers,

Our 31st annual Susan B Anthony Race Women’s 5k and Elizabeth Cady Stanton Kids ½ http://buffalochips.com/Races/SusanB/index.htm miler is one week away (August 12th)! So far, our registration numbers are almost double what they were a year ago and the race committee is calmly getting the final details in place to make sure the race goes off without any issues. So far, the goodie bag (a goodie in itself) includes Ghiradelli chocolate, Jelly Belly Sport Beans, Snickers Marathon Bars, Masuya Rice Crackers, and whatever else lands on the porch this week. In addition, there will be a grand prize raffle of box seats for 6 at ARCO Arena for ANY event!! Both runners AND volunteers are eligible to enter and must be present to win.

Online signup at www.active.com closes on Wednesday, August 9th. All chippettes are encouraged to enter. Haven’t entered yet and don’t want to pay the ‘convenience fee’ of online entry OR have to use a stamp? You’re in luck. There are two opportunities next week to get the $20 early registration bargain and have a good time in the process.

1. Ladies Last Call- August 8th at 6:30 PM – River City Brewing on the K-street mall.

Ladies Last Call gives you the chance to sign up for the Susan B Anthony or the Buffalo Stampede while enjoying complimentary tastings. The menu will include four-star cuisine from River City Catering, award winning microbrews from River City Brewing Company, and first-class wines from Renwood Wineries. A fabulous Silent Auction will be held with great items generously donated from WestField's Downtown Plaza Establishments.

Best parking – Go into the Downtown Plaza garage at the J street entrance between 4th and 5th street. Take the elevator up to the mall. Don’t forget to bring your parking ticket and have it validated!

2. Packet pickup and talk by Nicole Deboom-, August 11th at 7:00PM

Sign up for Susan B at Fleet Feet Sports, 2311 J starting at 11:00 AM. At 7:00 PM, come hear a talk by professional tri-athlete and SkirtSports founder, Nicole Deboom (http://www.skirtsports.com). Deboom will discuss the challenges of including a consistent fitness schedule into our hectic lives, focusing on the transition she has made from a career as a pro-triathlete to a full-time businesswoman. Light appetizers will be provided.

If you plan to attend, an RSVP to susanb06@buffalochips.com would be appreciated (but not required!). Just put the event (Ladies Last Call or Deboom talk) and the number of people you are RSVP’ing for in the subject line.