At the Races

This is not a comprehensive list, but there have been several races the past couple of weekends and a few notable results.

Chicago Marathon
The weekend before last saw at least two Chips take on the Chicago Marathon. First Chip (and first Sacramento area runner) in was Board Member Jenny Hitchings, who ran a speedy 3:03. Next in was Bruce Yonehiro who ran 3:23.

This weekend saw Chips running races from Sea to Shining Sea.

Marine Corps Marathon (Washington, D.C.):
Ernest Takahashi ducked under the four-hour mark with a 3:59:58 finish, fast enough for a ninth place Super Senior finish.

Four Bridges Half Marathon
For the Men, the first Chip, and 2nd place senior, was Dennis Early with a brisk 1:27. He was chased in, 30-seconds later, by John Nichols, also at 1:27. Bob Fredenburg followed in 1:34, Shane Curren in 1:37, and Dennis Zilaff (I'll give you the chip time.) in 1:48.

For the women, the first Chip and 1st place age group finish goes to the tireless Carolyn McCarter, coming in at 1:37. Cynci Calvin finished a Super Senior 2nd in 2:05.

Grape Stomp Half Marathon (Livermore)
It would appear a few Chips snuck off for a run in scenic Livermore. First female, and 4th overall, was Mary Coordt who ran 1:22. Husband Dave Michel came in a bit later in 1:38. Chris Iwahashi finished a Senior 2nd in 1:44.

Great job, Chips! My sincere apologies to any I may have missed.
John Blue

CIM Aid Station Captain Needed!

It's that time of year again! If you are not running CIM this year and would like a front row seat for this terrific event, we'd love your help as the Chips' CIM Aid Station Captain. The CIM team will provide technical expertise. All you need is the ability to say "Yes!" Let me know if you are interested!

Send me a note at: buffaloblue@sbcglobal.net

Thanks!
John Blue

Pacific Association/USATF Announcement

Pacific Association/USATF Announcement
from Cynci Calvin, Chips PA/USATF Liaison

NOW is the time... before November 1... to join or renew your membership with the Pacific Association/USATF!

WHY NOW?
Because on November 1, dues are going up! from $20 to $29.95! But if you join NOW for 2007 you can still get the $20 rate. You can even sign up for multiple years at the $20 rate.


WHY JOIN PA/USATF?
1) Support the organization that: makes the rules, keeps the playing fields level, promotes elite athlete development, sets standards for quality competitions, provides regional and national individual and team competitions, and has the only youth program - Junior Olympics - that can qualify our kids to compete in regional, national and international competitions. In many cases, for inner city youth, the USATF Junior Olympic programs are the only way these youths can learn about track and field, distance running and race walking activities!

2) Enjoy the fun and camaraderie and rewards of competing as a Chip in our Pacific Association Grand Prix events. You need do nothing more than sign up with the Pacific Association. Once that is done, you will be included on the Chip teams throughout the year. YOU NEED NOT Be A SPEEDSTER! All levels and ages are needed to help us fill out teams at these excellent events (ultra, road racing, and cross country).

3) You will also be able to earn a special Chip clothing item if you compete in a specified number of Grand Prix events as a PA Registered Chip (details on the Chip Team Incentive Program are posted at buffalochips.com).

4) After you join you will receive in the mail with your membership card a packet full of coupons and discounts that will be well worth the $20 - or for procrastinators, well worth the $29.95!

HOW?
Visit http://www.pausatf.org and click on the "Join Now" button for on-line sign up.

DON'T DELAY.... JOIN TODAY!! AND BE SURE TO LIST YOUR CLUB AS #104 - BUFFALO CHIPS RUNING CLUB!

Parkway Hero Fund Update

I continue to be proud of this club for our speedy runners and commitment to our community. Through donations collected at Tuesday night workouts and the Buffalo Stampede, we were able to raise several hundred dollars for this family. It was reported that more than one cash prize winner at the Buffalo Stampede walked right over to the "donation can" and dropped in their winnings. What great people! Thanks to all of you for your generosity.

This letter went out with our contribution:

To: Steve Ebert
Rancho Cordova Parks & Recreation

Re: Rickey Dickerson Trust fund

October 22, 2006

Please accept this check for $1,000 from the Buffalo Chips Running Club for deposit in the Rickey Dickerson trust fund at the American River Bank. The check is a small token of the club’s appreciation of the sacrifice that Rickey Dickerson and his family have made in defense of peaceful and safe use of the American River Parkway. It represents general club funds as well as individual member contributions to our “Parkway Hero Fund”.

Virtually every member of our running club uses the parkway for running, and most members use it for other activities such as biking and hiking. Security has always been an issue for all members but especially for women. We are therefore very grateful to anyone who acts to protect and defend the peaceful users of the parkway. This is particularly the case if protection of the innocent results in harm to the rescuer.

Please extend our sympathies to Rickey Dickerson’s family and let them know how much we appreciate his sacrifice and theirs, and wish them all the best of luck in an unfortunate situation.


Sincerely,

The Board and the Members
Buffalo Chips Running Club


Run Safely!

John Blue
High Dunger

PS Link to original article telling how to donate.

Rovers Run is this Saturday Oct. 21

Sorry for late notice, Rovers Run is this Saturday Oct. 21. Please email blast club members about this pet friendly 5K race in Historic Downtown Colfax!!! Dog not required, aid stations will have Cytomax for humans and Animal Natural products for your pooch. Race at 9, walk at 9:30. Only ten dollars if you email your name!!! Info at http://www.sleddoggin.com/roversrun.php
See you there, registration on Main Street from 7-9 am!!!

Christian Hollingsworth
info@sleddoggin.com
http://www.sleddoggin.com

Weekly News Update

Humboldt Redwoods Half-Marathon, PA-USATF Grand Prix Event

Eileen Yamada, Mike Schwartz, Linda Hall, Sara Heintz ?), Larry White, Monty Schacht, etc. all enjoyed the wonderful running ambience of this beautiful course this past Sunday.

I do not yet have a “personal report” from on site, but at least several of the bison and bisonette did make the long journey to enjoy this downhill in both directions half-marathon race.

Top overall times were 1:07 for men and 1:17 for women.

NOTICE: Starting next week, October 24, reflective apparel will be REQUIRED for participation in any evening club workout.

Please start wearing your REFLECTIVE upper body Safety Apparel NOW….

NOTICE: RETURN of THURSDAY “SUPER SPEED” sessions…

While we will NOT be using the CSUS track for our renewed short-fast sessions, Kadema is now marked every 100 meters for a full kilometer. Kadema is better illuminated than the CSUS track and is more protected from the soon-to-arrive winter weather . Starting at 5:30 pm from University Park, we WILL be staging organized speed sharpening sessions to COMPLEMENT our Tuesday strength and speed sessions.

Weekly Workout Update

Tues. 5:30pm	Wed. NONE	Thurs. 5:30pm	Sat. 8 am	Sun. 8 am
251 Commerce Circle	Cancelled until further notice	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.	Bella Bru at Arden and Fair Oaks
Groups: A-D..4(1),2(800) E-F…3(1),2(800) G-H..2(1),2(800) SS & FW-steady	NONE, cancelled until after Thanksgiving	Kadema Track “type” session of 6(300) with 100m recov. Followed by 10(200) with 100m recov.	Choices: SS of 5-7 mi Or Tempo of 5 MILES	Negative split endurance run of 75 minutes out and FASTER back.

To All Participants of the 2006 Buffalo Stampede:

They are here!!! Yes, just in time for your next 13.1 or 26.2....that's right...if you missed out on the race day t-shirts for the Stampede...just visit the J Street Fleet Feet. Give them your name and they'll be happy to provide you with your well earned long-sleeve dry release 2006 Stampede T-shirt. Again, you must have signed up for the 2006 Buffalo Stampede to receive a t-shirt and to have signed up on the roster/list on race day to receive a t-shirt. (any questions- just phone Shanna @ 916-752-8399)

Chips race alert: Helen Klein 50/50

The upcoming Helen Klein Ultra Classic is a key race and if we can score teams we may be able to win the PAUSTFA ultra championships for Men, Women AND Mixed teams. (Look here for details: http://www.pausatf.org/data/2006/umstandt2006.html )

To this end, we want the Chips to field as large a team as possible and we're offering to reimburse you for up to $50 of your entry fee for the Helen Klein 50K or 50 Mile race (not the 30k). (If I had done my homework, I'm sure we could have gone for $60--the price until 11/3.) The race is November 4th. But enter ASAP before the prices go up! See http://www.ultrarunner.net/hkmain.html for details.


The rules:

* You must be a Buffalo Chips member in good standing on race day;
* You must be a USATF member with the Buffalo Chips (club 104) as your club affiliation on race day ( http://www.pausatf.org/data/membership.html );
* During the race, you have to be identifiable as a Chip (i.e., run in a Chips jersey);
* You have to actually start the race (We understand that ultras have a significant DNF risk.).
* You pay and request reimbursement.
* We've set aside a limited (but substantial) amount of money for this, so it's first come, first served.

We're also doing this for the Christmas Relays so start putting your teams together! Details will follow, but basically we'll pay for any Chips teams (four runners each) that participate in the relay.

See you on race day!
John