Thank you to all the Buffalo Chips who volunteered

Thank you to all the Buffalo Chips who volunteered at various running events throughout this past year. It is great to know that so many dedicated people always show-up to help make sure that the chips have quality events and aid stations. I have enjoyed meeting and working with all of you! Thanks again. Jamie Frink

Chips Annual Prediction Run, Brunch Pot-Luck, and Elections

Mark your calendars for January 12th! We'll be holding the Buffalo Chips annual Prediction Run 5K, Brunch Pot Luck, and board member elections at the University Park Club House. Coffee and check in starts at 7:30 and we'll run at 8:00.

If you are interested in serving on the Board, please let me know soon so we can add you to the ballot.

See you then!

John

CIM Results!

It was a great run for the Chips at CIM this year!

Here are the teams Cynci has submitted to PAUSATF. Below the team list is the overall pool of Chips she checks for PA status. If you see "Non PA" next to your name, you might consider joining so that you can help score Chips teams.

We had some really strong women’s and men’s open and masters teams this year!

Do you see yourself in this video?


Cheers!John

Open Women
2:52:36 39 3 Kirsten Schneider 35-39 Sacramento
3:05:06 38 14 Stephanie Ward 35-39 El Dorado
3:11:16 34 17 Jill Lowden 30-34 Folsom

Masters Women - A
2:54:13 44 2 Jenny Hitchings 40-44 Sacramento
3:28:30 50 7 Carolyn McCarter 50-54 Sacramento
3:29:50 46 14 Rena Schumann 45-49 Folsom

Masters Women - B
4:05:52 41 143 Elizabeth Ware 40-44 Sacramento
4:08:45 40 160 Jean Suyenaga 40-44 San Jose
4:32:58 41 229 Diane Vlach 40-44 West Sacra

Senior Women
3:58:51 58 6 Barbara Ashe 55-59 Lotus
4:13:04 61 4 Cynci Calvin 60-64 Auburn
4:33:06 58 22 Bobbie Garcia 55-59 Davis

Super Senior Women
4:28:06 63 8 Barbara Elia 60-64 Modesto
4:32:09 60 9 Maggie Ward 60-64 Sacramento
5:15:02 61 20 Barbara Rinker 60-64 Sacramento

Open Men
2:40:27 38 6 Edward Randolph 35-39 Sacramento
2:49:16 36 12 Erik Skaden 35-39 Folsom
3:07:57 30 57 David Seyvertsen 30-34 Sacramento

Masters Men - A
2:50:53 45 14 Mark Murray 45-49 Davis
2:54:05 44 15 John Blue 40-44 Sacramento
2:57:41 42 24 Mark Lantz 40-44 Folsom

Masters Men - B
3:01:21 47 27 Daniel Weintraub 45-49 Sacramento
3:12:03 40 65 Ray Sanchez 40-44 Sacto
3:20:53 43 114 Andy Hitchings 40-44 Sacramento

Senior Men
3:42:52 51 115 Todd Clark 50-54 Sacramento
4:03:43 55 91 Fred Kaiser 55-59 Sacramento
4:47:24 58 161 Michael Mckee 55-59 Sacramento

Super Senior Men A
3:26:11 62 6 Ernest Takahashi 60-64 Sacramento
3:44:57 61 12 Craig Newport 60-64 Orangevale
4:17:26 65 23 Ron Peck 65-69 Sacramento



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Chip CIM Finishers


2:52:36 39 3 Kirsten Schneider 35-39 Sacramento
3:05:06 38 14 Stephanie Ward 35-39 El Dorado
3:11:16 34 17 Jill Lowden 30-34 Folsom
3:46:14 37 88 Dara Pfeiffer 35-39 Sacramento – non PA
4:00:06 37 139 Deanna Douglas 35-39 Sacramento – non PA
4:39:44 28 173 Jessica Wagner 25-29 Antelope
4:55:49 30 240 Maureen Mclaughlin 30-34 Sacramento – non PA
5:23:59 25 232 Lisa Woodward 25-29 Folsom – non PA


2:54:13 44 2 Jenny Hitchings 40-44 Sacramento
3:29:50 46 14 Rena Schumann 45-49 Folsom
3:37:21 44 45 Araceli Rosas-Willett 40-44 Sacramento – non PA
4:02:01 47 82 Deanna Winter 45-49 Folsom – non PA
4:05:52 41 143 Elizabeth Ware 40-44 Sacramento
4:08:45 40 160 Jean Suyenaga 40-44 San Jose
4:21:32 47 142 Mary Ann Flemmer 45-49 Elk Grove – non PA
4:28:57 47 162 Sara Heintz 45-49 Sacramento – non PA
4:32:41 49 168 Stephanie Papas 45-49 Sacramento – non PA
4:32:58 41 229 Diane Vlach 40-44 West Sacra
5:05:05 45 239 Linda Mcfadden 45-49 Modesto
5:29:06 46 266 Katherine Miracle 45-49 Robbins – non PA
5:36:34 48 267 Karen Murrell 45-49 Sacramento – non PA


3:28:30 50 7 Carolyn McCarter 50-54 Sacramento
3:57:30 54 34 Deborah Kanner 50-54 Sacramento – non PA
3:58:51 58 6 Barbara Ashe 55-59 Lotus
4:00:10 50 39 Gladys Northcross 50-54 Elk Grove – non PA
4:33:06 58 22 Bobbie Garcia 55-59 Davis
4:34:46 54 80 Diane Mcintire 50-54 Nevada Cit – non PA
4:50:00 51 101 Janet Hayes 50-54 Shingle Sp – non PA
4:53:13 54 102 Penny Westfall 50-54 Carmichael – non PA
5:12:23 52 115 Nancy Heard 50-54 Sacramento – non PA
5:14:54 58 45 Melanie Trout 55-59 El Dorado – non PA


4:13:04 61 4 Cynci Calvin 60-64 Auburn
4:28:06 63 8 Barbara Elia 60-64 Modesto
4:32:09 60 9 Maggie Ward 60-64 Sacramento
4:55:55 61 15 Dilyn Radakovitz 60-64 Loomis – non PA
5:15:02 61 20 Barbara Rinker 60-64 Sacramento
6:51:01 83 2 Po Adams 80+ Carmichael


2:40:27 38 6 Edward Randolph 35-39 Sacramento
2:49:16 36 12 Erik Skaden 35-39 Folsom
3:07:57 30 57 David Seyvertsen 30-34 Sacramento
3:23:12 38 138 Rich Berson 35-39 Sacramento – non PA
3:45:33 37 229 Grant Carboni 35-39 Sacramento
3:50:26 27 125 David Munoz 25-29 Roseville – non PA
4:06:37 39 326 Alex Velez 35-39 El Dorado – non PA
4:17:40 39 354 Michael Condon 35-39 Folsom – non PA


2:50:53 45 14 Mark Murray 45-49 Davis
2:54:05 44 15 John Blue 40-44 Sacramento
2:57:41 42 24 Mark Lantz 40-44 Folsom
3:01:21 47 27 Daniel Weintraub 45-49 Sacramento
3:01:42 47 29 Elliot Block 45-49 Sacramento – non PA
3:12:03 40 65 Ray Sanchez 40-44 Sacto
3:20:53 43 114 Andy Hitchings 40-44 Sacramento
3:29:40 43 150 Miles Burnett 40-44 Roseville
3:41:20 44 203 Jose Rodarte 40-44 Sacramento
3:41:46 46 200 Tim Coughlin 45-49 Rancho Cor – unattached PA
3:45:53 42 222 Jeff Barbier 40-44 Rancho Cor
3:50:46 42 254 Steve Douglas 40-44 Sacramento – non PA
3:52:52 41 277 Joseph Hayes 40-44 Cameron Pa – non PA
4:05:41 45 303 Ralph Venturino 45-49 Sacramento – non PA
4:10:15 47 312 Mark Poole 45-49 Granite Ba
4:11:15 47 317 Geoff Clifton 45-49 Citrus Hei
4:28:29 42 400 Geoffrey Shaw 40-44 Sacramento – non PA
4:54:30 48 425 Mike Sullivan 45-49 San Bruno – non PA
4:59:46 48 443 David Evans 45-49 Grass Vall



3:24:26 55 11 Richard Powers 55-59 Sloughhous – non PA
3:33:41 54 71 Ron Stanley 50-54 Antelope – non PA
3:36:01 50 86 Kenneth Mennemeier 50-54 Sacramento – non PA
3:36:11 55 26 Rae Clark 55-59 Auburn– non PA
3:42:52 51 115 Todd Clark 50-54 Sacramento
3:52:18 51 133 Dennis Lauritzen 50-54 Placervill – non PA
4:03:43 55 91 Fred Kaiser 55-59 Sacramento
4:06:12 55 95 John Caselli 55-59 Sacramento – non PA
4:10:15 54 196 Denis Zilaff 50-54 Sacramento – non PA
4:27:08 55 135 Brian Tsuyuki 55-59 Roseville – non PA
4:31:05 50 244 William Pequinot 50-54 Folsom – non PA
4:40:36 55 152 Michael Chang 55-59 Sacramento – non PA
4:47:24 58 161 Michael Mckee 55-59 Sacramento
4:48:28 58 164 James Yee 55-59 Fair Oaks
4:50:53 59 165 Dennis Scott 55-59 Sacramento
5:20:32 54 311 Steve Scott 50-54 Yuba City – non PA
5:37:55 59 201 Herb Tanimoto 55-59 Cool – unattached PA



3:26:11 62 6 Ernest Takahashi 60-64 Sacramento
3:44:57 61 12 Craig Newport 60-64 Orangevale
4:11:09 61 38 Steven Polansky 60-64 Carmichael – non PA
4:17:26 65 23 Ron Peck 65-69 Sacramento
4:33:58 60 64 Gregory Trout 60-64 El Dorado – non PA
4:36:48 72 6 Tony Alvarez 70-74 Loomis
4:40:17 64 67 Joel Contreras 60-64 Carmichael
4:45:27 60 71 Larry Osborne 60-64 Rocklin – non PA
4:56:32 60 78 Chuck Honeycutt 60-64 El Dorado – non PA
4:57:21 64 80 Steve Haun 60-64 Sacramento – non PA
5:14:54 67 34 Stuart Sargisson 65-69 Carmel – non PA
5:26:31 66 35 Michael Brandt 65-69 El Dorado – non PA
5:27:04 75 3 Mack Martinez 75-79 Citrus Hei – non PA
5:38:40 65 38 Arthur Smith 65-69 Sacramento – non PA

Chips Women's Performances at CIM 25 years of excellence

This 2007 version of the CIM saw new PRs by Chips Kirsten Schneider (2:52) and Jen Hitchings (2:54) joining a tradition of Chips women's impressive times at our hometown marathon and leading this year's herd of female finishers.

In the program booklet for this year, there is a summary of the "top 75" women's times over the history of CIM, and the second fastest on that list is by our own Eileen Claugus (2:40:04) back in 1985.  Third on the history record is another Chip, now living in Hawaii, Jeannie Urness (2:41:08).  The very top listing, Linda Somers, did train some with the Chips and was a Chip for a brief period in her early career before getting signed on for a real "professional support" contract.

However another way to reflect on excellence is not just by the very best single performance (PR), but on the overall continuity of excellent performance, and Chip Women account for 49 of those top 75 recorded female times and of those 49 top times, 22 were produced by just THREE of our club's female icons of distance:

Chris Iwahashi-8 of the 75 with course PB of 2:45:29 and average finish time of 2:53:08

Theresa McCourt-7 of the 75 with course PB of 2:50:10 and average of 2:54:04

Connie Kondo-7 of the 75 with course PB of 2:51:04 and average of 2:57:30

I might further note that the very last listed female on this year's top 75 list...who will be displaced by those super times for Kirsten and Jen...is June Hill-Falkenthal.  June was a "Chip" for all her strong running years, and she also WON the Sacramento Marathon (precursor to "Cowtown") one year with her PR of just seconds over......3 hours.

George Parrott

ATTENTION CHIPS

IT IS STILL NOT TOO LATE TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL BUFFALO BASH.  IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY MADE YOUR RESERVATION OR ARE "THINKING ABOUT GOING" YOU CAN STILL JUST SHOW UP AND JOIN THE PARTY.  THE PRICE IS $15 AT THE DOOR FOR A FUN EVENING OF ALL YOU CAN EAT FOOD AND END OF YEAR ENTERTAINMENT.  THAT'S AT THE RIVER FRONT CENTER ON THE CSUS CAMPUS.  THE NO HOST SOCIAL HOUR STARTS AT 5 PM WITH DINNER AT 6 PM. 

COME AND WATCH ALL THE CIM FINISHERS WALK FUNNY.......

Youth Chips National Qualifying Meet Results

John, here is some information for posting to the Chips email on the results of the National Qualifying Meet this past weekend in Fresno's Woodward Park:

On November 25th at the USATF Region Qualifying meet for the National Junior Olympic XC Championship this December in Kansas, the Buffalo Chips Youth Running and Racing Team had the best results in the history of this storied program.  Of the 5 Teams we took to the competition we had the following results, with the top 3 teams qualifying to the National Championships (Note: our region is one of 15 in the US and encompasses Northern and Central CA and Northern Nevada):

Midget Girls (11-12 yrs. old)   2nd Place Team (3 in the top 20)

Youth Girls   (13-14 yrs. old)  1st Place, Regional Champions (5 in the top 14)

Youth Boys   (13-14 yrs. old)  1st Place, Regional Champions (7 in the top 19)

Int. Girls        (15-16 yrs. old)  2nd Place Team  (8 in the top 15)

Young Women (17-18 yrs. old)  1st Place Regional Champions  (8 in the top 13)

Additionally, we had 2 youth place 1st in their age divisions 3 place 2nd and a total of 11 runners finish in the top 5 positions.  With the top 20 finishers and top 3 teams earning a berth to the National Championships, and the top 20 finishers earning medals, the Chips Youth garnered a total of 39 individual medals, 3 Region Champion Plaques and are taking a total of 46 youth to the National Championships.  (3 additional youth qualified but will not be making the trip). 

Congratulations YOUTH CHIPS!!

Upcoming Races

December 2, 2007 - 25th California International Marathon (Sacramento)
December 16, 2007 - Fleet Feet FREE Holiday Classic (Sacramento)
December 31, 2007 - New Year's Eve Run 2M (Sacramento)
January  1 - Resolution Run 10M/10K/5K (Auburn)
February 2 - Jed Smith Ultra Classic 50M, 50K, 30K (Sacramento)
August 13-14, 2008 - Women on the Move Conference & Retreat (South Dakota)

Weekly News Update

Run to Feed the Hungry, 2007

A good hunk of the herd turned out to support this year's annual Thanksgiving Day race.  First Chip home in the 10K(36:09) was High Dunger, Mr. Blue.  Mary Coordt was our first female over the 10K (37:14) finish line.  Thanks also to the many volunteers who helped make this event a great start to the holiday.

 

CIM, 2007

Ready, set, go?  Best wishes to all those running this weekend's 25th annual CIM.  If you're NOT running but want to partake in the action, consider volunteering at the Chips' booth on Friday or Saturday, or assisting at the aid station on Sunday. Contact John Blue <BuffaloBlue@sbcglobal.net> or Jamie Frink <jamiefrink@yahoo.com> if you're interested in helping. 

 

Club News….2008 Buffalo Chips Club Running Trip….

 

Our sister club in England, the Stockport Harriers, have picked out an event for June 2008 that they want us to join with them in an international travel experience.  This running holiday allows participation by runners/walkers of every level of fitness and racing inclination, as it is ….

 

 

The above names are the eight small towns that host individual stages of this race series which involves a running/walking event EACH DAY from 6 June to 14 June.  The small towns represent a sequence of villages along the North Coast (NORDSEE) of Germany !!!  Two of the venues involve being transported out to island villages to run courses those days on these off-shore islands !

 

General outline:  We will have 8 days of running events from 6-14 June; entrants may do all of the events (ranging from 5k to 14 km in distance) or select some subset if they do not want or cannot do them all.  We plan to arrive in Germany and transport to the race area to join with our British sister club travelers and probably 2-3 Swedish runners on or about 4 June.  On 15 June we will leave the race venue hotel to travel to Berlin (3 nights) and then to the Bavarian Alps (2-3 nights) to enjoy the real beauty of the “Sound of Music.”  We will spend our final couple of nights near Frankfurt before our return to Sacramento.  Projected travel time: 16 nights; air, bus and train transfers and hotels with breakfast daily; dinners included for about 10 nights.   Total cost ESTIMATED at about $3500/person double occupancy, race entry additional depending on how many of the stages one selects.  E-mail Parrott (gparrott@csus.edu) to reserve a spot.  I will need expressions of interest by February with first deposits by 15 March ($500/person initial deposit).  Final exact costs will be confirmed by 15 February so that all may plan accordingly.

Weekly Workout Update

Our upcoming training program

Tuesday	Saturday	Sunday
251 Commerce Circle	Panera(901 Howe Ave)	Check Below
5:30 p.m.	8 a.m.	8 a.m..
27 Nov.	1 Dec.	2 Dec.
Groups..A-F 2,1 At marathon pace	Tempo run of 3-5 miles or base building of 7ish (marathoners REST and stay off your feet)	Cal. International 26.2 or Chips aid station help.
4 Dec.	8 Dec.	9 Dec.
Grps: A-E  2,2(1) F-H..2,1	Tempo run of 4 miles on Univ. Park course or bike trail	Bella Bru or Honolulu 26.2 ?…2 hours on bike trail
11 Dec.	15 Dec.	16 Dec.
Grps:A-E 4(1)F-H..3(1)	Tempo run of 4 miles on Univ. Park course or bike trail	Panera or Xmas Relays in SF; 2 hrs on bike trail or ?
18 Dec.	22 Dec.	23 Dec.
Grps: A-C 8(1000)D-E..6(1000)F-H..4(1000)	Tempo run of 3-5 miles or steady state on bike trail.	La Bou, W. El Camino and Truxel for bike trail from Discovery Park to ? (CSUS max).
25 Dec.	29 Dec.	30 Dec.
Sorry, but Xmas has priority over club workout.  Arrival of Tatch and Meiko Murumatsu from Japan (WS 100 and international ultra runners)	Tempo run of 3-5 miles or steady state on bike trail.	Rescue, Cameron Park Dr and Green Valley Road,  6-18 miles of rolling hills perfect for marathon prep. 8 a.m.

30 Dec. Rescue Run is a kind of “club tradition” to finish off the training year with a solid hill workout on the last club workout of the year.  Join in the “tradition.”  Distances from 6 miles to 20 are available on measured and marked courses.

REFLECTIVE APPAREL IS REQUIRED FOR EVENING WORKOUTS!

Copies of the Buffalo Enquirer

Hi!
I have a box full of old copies of the Buffalo Enquirer from the 90's to 2000's.  Please contact me if you're interested in receiving them:
Susanne Cook
stamcook@yahoo.com

Buffalo Enquirer Submittal Deadline

The deadline for the winter Buffalo Enquirer is Dec. 15. Please send any articles and photos of events, such as CIM and the Buffalo Bash, to Enquirer editor Vicky Boyd at vlboyd@att.net.

Buffalo Bash Details!

Buffalo Bash and Annual Awards Party

Sunday, December 2, 2007

River Front Center - CSUS

5pm-6pm No-host social hour

6pm-6:45 Kung Fu Fats Buffet Dinner
(Dinner includes desert but your special deserts are more than welcome.)

6:45pm Bash Program

• Awards!
• Humorous anecdotes!
• Pictures of people running!
• People walking funny after running the marathon!
• We’re makin’ it up as we go along!

Please compete the following form and turn in with check at Tuesday night workout or send to:

Abe Underwood 11406 Gold Hill Ct. Gold River, CA 95670 (638-3900)

Please reserve ____ places at the Buffalo Bash. Reservations are $10 each ($5 child) before December 1. The cost is $15 at the door. Please reserve early. Total enclosed $________.

Name (print) ______________________________

Phone Number _____________

E-mail ___________________________________

Buffalo Chips - Weekly Workout Update

Tuesday	Saturday	Sunday
251 Commerce Circle	Panera(901 Howe Ave)	Check Below
5:30 p.m.	8 a.m.	8 a.m..
20 Nov. ***	24 Nov.	25 Nov.
Grps: A-C.4(1.5) D-E.3(1.5) F-H…2(1.5)	Tempo run of 3-5 miles or steady state on bike trail.	Panera, 901 Howe Ave, out and back 2.5 hrs negative split, 8 a.m. start

*** Thanksgiving Day Morning, Run To Feed The Hungry

REFLECTIVE APPAREL IS REQUIRED FOR EVENING WORKOUTS!

X-C Champs Sunday!

Arnold sez:

This Sunday is last chance for chips to show their cross country racin' stuff!

Get the details here. Let's try not to let it just be Arnold and Joel! (Not that there's anything wrong with them, but two doesn't make a team.)

John

Support the Youth Chips!

The Buffalo Chips Youth Running and Racing Team will once again be sending a large contingent to the USATF Jr. Olympic National Championship on December 8th in Lawrence Kansas. (The famous Rim Rock Farm XC Course). This year we are sending nearly 50 youth, with an additional 75 or so adults and 4 coaches. The parents and coaches will spend over $65,000.00 in travel expenses for this years competition. These youth have represented the Buffalo Chips Club well over the past 7 years with 10 National Champion Teams, an additional 12 top ten team finishes, and over 75 All Americans (Top 25 finisher in the Nation). Many of the Chips Youth have gone on to great college running teams and are constantly in the top finishers in NCAA Division I, II and NAIA National Championships. Most of our current youth are in the top 5-10% of State youth and High School runners.

One of the great traditions, and also of great community pride, is that the Buffalo Chips Club members have donated funds that have provided travel grants, for several years, to those individuals who have helped the teams achieve great success but, lack the financial capability to make the trip. The Youth Team coaches contribute hundreds of hours in training and preparation, thousands of dollars out of their pockets and great love of these kids and their sport to help these youth achieve what many can only dream of.

This year The Chips youth team is looking to raise approximately $2,000.00 in funds to award grants to assist 4-6 in making this trip to the national championships. If you can help in this endeavor, your tax-deductible donation can be sent in care of the Youth Chips Fund to the Club Treasurer at Buffalo Chips Running Club, P. O. Box 19908, Sacramento, CA 95819-0908. You can also contact the Buffalo Chips Head Youth Coach, George Paddeck, for additional information at (916) 960-6384.

The Youth Chips Running and Racing Team thanks you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support of this worthwhile program.

Clarksburg 30K!

The Chips were out in force this weekend for a shot at this classic, autumn run. The rain stopped and the air was crisp and cool--ideal weather conditions for a long run. Clarksburg seems to be suffering from "event creep" and it seems like there are about a dozen different races going on at the same time now, but the course improvements (namely no out and back on the levee) really seemed to make the run more pleasant and a bit easier on the body.

Although the other races are growing, the PAUSATF 30K remains the focus. The first Chip in was the still improving Ed Randolph, who posted a solid 1:55. Your High Dunger John Blue was next in at 1:58, followed closely by Mark Murray in 1:59. (John is happy to note that this is an 8-minute PR for him at the 30K distance. Mr. Randolph has apparently never run a 30K before.)

The Bisonettes were also well represented by Kirsten Schneider (2:03) followed by Jenny Hitchings (2:03 and 2nd Masters). I believe these were new personal bests, too!

Extra credit goes to David Seyvertsen for running 2:16 after spending the entire night (awake) with his cousin in the emergency room. David swore there was no alcohol involved, but high jinks are implicated. We hope the cousin is healing well.

There were many, many other Chips out there. It made me proud to see all those Chips in uniform!

John

Chips Fly at Local Races!

Before I get to Clarksburg, I need to make note of some spectacular race results from the prior weekend.

First off, Eric Johnson went to the My Sisters' House 5k with a mission to break 17:00. Unfortunately, he came up a few seconds short but still ran away with an overall win! His 17:04 is even more impressive considering he was running all alone since the second place runner was a full 25-seconds back! The next Chip in looks like Ernest Takahashi, running just over 21-minutes and finishing first Super Senior.

Secondly, Mark Lantz tried out the short 30K distance at the Helen Klein Ultra Classic and found it to his liking. He ran a swift 1:59, earning first place and setting a new course record in the process! Meanwhile, in the longer 50 mile race, Rena Schumann showed us she knows how it's done by running a solid 7:49 and finishing 2nd female! The next Bisonette in appears to be Barbara Ashe (9:12), followed by Barbara Elia (9:47). Jose Rodarte finished what I believe to be only his 2nd 50 miler (10:19) while co-worker Diane Vlach probably finished her second 50 miler of the week (10:30). There are rumors of Western States 100 applications being filled out and rushed to the post office...

Finally, at Apple Hill John Nichols dug deep for a 4th place overall finish in 52:41 on that hilly course, scoring another credit in the ongoing Nichols/Murray running and smack-talking competition. Murray was the 2nd Chip in at 56:59, followed by Bruce Aldrich in 58:50.

There were a number of tremendous runs out there--Great Job Chips!
John

CIM Volunteers

Sunday December 2, 2007 is the California International Marathon. If you are not running we would love to have your help at the Chips aid station located at El Camino and Fair Oaks Blvd. There will be plenty of coffee and donuts for the helpers, plus it is a great way to cheer-on fellow chips and others running the race. If you are able to help please contact Jamie at jamiefrink@yahoo.com or call me 989-3035.

Susan B Womens 5k

Dear Chippers,

You know the old saying "The early bird gets the worm?"...The Susan B Womens 5k race committee knows that in order to get the biggest and fattest worms (goodies, sponsorships, food), you have to make some plans before the start of the new year so we are making plans for a meeting before the holidays when everyone falls off of the planet.

Are you interested in one of the following?:

1) Being on the planning committee that meets once per month starting in January to make decisions and divvy up race duties.
OR

2) Helping out with various race-associated tasks without having to attend meetings.

If so, email Carol Parise at cappp@comcast.net and be a part of Sacramento's BEST women's only race (bias? NOT!)

Thank you
Carol Parise
Race Director, Susan B Anthony Women's 5k and Elizabeth Cady Stanton Kids 1/2 Miler

Reminder: Reflective Apparel

I think I'm going to repeat this:

It's that time of year again! Although Day Light Savings Time doesn't start until November 1st, it's already getting dark enough that you need to start wearing some type of reflective gear or light for Tuesday Night's workout. We may have some to sell to you, but I'd recommend you pick something up ahead of time. Fleet Feet usually has something in stock.
Run Safe!

John Blue

Humboldt Half Marathon

Under absolutely flawless conditions (very cool and windless), the Humboldt Half Marathon produced very fast times in a well run, no-frills event. (Well, there was one guy playing bagpipes before the start.) The course is hillier than this runner expected, and there was one short, sharp climb right before the finish that caused me some trouble.

The top times for the men were a painfully fast 1:07 open and 1:11 for the masters! Top times for women were an open time of 1:20 and top masters time of 1:22—just one in front of Chipper Jenny Hitchings.

Chips present included (In order of appearance at the finish line): John Nichols (1:20:17), John Blue (1:20:51 PR!), Jenny Hitchings (1:24:24 PR and 2^nd Masters!), Doug Braasch (1:39), Barbara Miller (1:45), Monty Schacht (2:05), Mike Schwartz (2:10), Larry White (2:18), and Linda Hall (2:30).

If you weren’t there, you should have been.

John

Fire up the TIVO!

Or VCR, if you are so inclined...

NOVA Presents Unprecedented Access to the Boston Marathon

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NOVA: Marathon Challenge to air on KVIE

Sacramento, CA, October, 2007: Every year thousands of athletes from around the world travel to Boston to compete in one of the most prestigious racing events – the Boston Marathon. In this compelling and inspirational program, NOVA documents how the average person prepares for this ultimate test of stamina and endurance on Marathon Challenge, debuting Tuesday, October 30 at 8:00pm on KVIE (Ch. 6).

Following Marathon Challenge, KVIE presents A Race for the Soul, an original KVIE documentary that profiles the physical and mental challenges encountered by the participants of the Western States 100, a demanding ultra-marathon held in California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range. A Race for the Soul airs Tuesday, October 30 at 9:00pm.

For Marathon Challenge, NOVA gained unprecedented access to the 111^th Boston Marathon course. Filmed in cooperation with the Boston Athletic Association and Tufts University, the film examines the challenges, frustrations, and joy of thirteen sedentary individuals as they partake in a nine-month training regimen for the arduous 26.2-mile run.

Ranging in age from 22 to 60, the novice runners on Team NOVA include individuals with varying medical histories and backgrounds. Specialists and doctors at Tufts University monitor the runners throughout the training to track changes in their fitness levels. NOVA covers the physiology of running and shows how the human body responds to intense physical demands with sophisticated technology and stunning computer graphics.

Injuries and family ordeals arise, yet the team meets faithfully every Sunday as they support one another in the experience of both mind and body transformation while preparing for the epic race. On April 16, 2007, those who made it through training join 20,000 other runners to participate in the Boston Marathon, a journey that few on Team NOVA ever dreamed possible.

Related Links:

Learn more about KVIE’s “A Race for the Soul”

Learn more about NOVA Marathon Challenge

The Western States 100 Marathon

The Boston Marathon

CIM Volunteers Needed

The California International Marathon is fast approaching and the Chips would like to continue their support of this Sacramento tradition. The Chips will have a booth at the expo and I encourage you to spend a little time in it. (I'll send out request for volunteers as we get closer to the date.)

On race day (December 2nd), we'll be hosting an aid station. Keep an eye out for future notices about that, too.

Right now, they are looking for some folks to help out with the Expo. See Julie's note below.
Cheers!
John

________________________________

Hello!
It's that time of year again, and we are in need of volunteers to produce Sacramento's Premier Running Event...The 25th Anniversary of the California International Marathon and the 17th Annual California International Marathon Relay Challenge!

Volunteering is a great way to give back to the sport and by doing so help others to achieve their goals.

Below are the times, dates and shifts for the CIM Sports and Fitness Expo. Please e-mail me at: julie@fittorun.com if you can help. Feel free to forward this to anyone who may be interested. A volunteer confirmation will be sent in mid November.

The CIM Sports & Fitness Expo is located at the Sacramento Convention Center, 13th and J Street, and will be open Friday, November 30th from 3 P.M. - 7 P.M. and Saturday, December, 1st from 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. in Halls D and E.

Friday Shifts:
2:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

These shifts are for: Race Number Pick - up, T-shirt distribution, Relay event, Goody bag distribution, and Late registration.

Saturday Shifts:
8:30 A.M. - 12 Noon
11:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
2:00 P.M - 5:30 P.M.

These shifts are for: Race Number Pick - up, T-shirt distribution, Relay event, Goody bag distribution, and Late registration.

Thanks for your continued help and support!

Julie Fingar
Expo, Relay, Outreach & Promotions Director
California International Marathon
(916) 765-6021

It's getting dark out there!

It's that time of year again! Although Day Light Savings Time doesn't start until November 1st, it's getting dark enough that you'll need to start wearing some type of reflective gear or light for Tuesday Night's workout. We may have some to sell to you, but I'd recommend you pick something up ahead of time. Fleet Feet usually has something in stock.
Run Safe!
John

Training Run Partner / Help

Hello,

My name is Kenny Lima. I will be in Sacramento this weekend and would like to run the first 20 miles of the CIM course but I have a logistics issue .... transportation!

I can park at the start or end but have no way of getting back.

So, I write to ask, is there anyone who would like to join me on this training run? I hope to run the first 12 miles between 8:30 - 8:15 per mile and the last 8 miles at about 7:30s per mile.

If schedule or time does not permit perhaps I can get someone to meet at 20 mile mark, where I'll park and they can drive me to the start. I'll pay for gas and coffee!!!!

I can be reached via cell phone: 916-716-0942 or of course via this email address kayel17@verizon.net.

Thank You for your time!!

Sincerely,

Kenny Lima
Former Chip!

Endurance Expo 2007 - Oct. 20 in Auburn!

The Auburn Endurance Capital Committee invites you join us in celebration of the many Auburn events of 2007, at the Endurance Expo. With vendors and athletes from the cycling, running, horseback riding, skiing and paddling community, we’ll have something for everyone!

Date: Saturday, October 20, 2007
Time: 2 pm to 8 pm
Location: indoors - at the Gold Country Fairgrounds, in the Armory Building in Auburn, CA - Endurance Capital of the World!
For more information visit: http://www.AuburnEnduranceCapital.com

- Meet the Champions
- Free posters & poster signing
- A Rockin' Multi-media show
- Vendors, Exhibits, Samples
- Clinics and speakers
- Free climbing wall
- Delicious food
- Endurance Sports Bar
- Raffle and Silent Auction (with "Train with a Champion" packages)
- Complimentary Valet bicycle parking
- Fun Run
- Fun road and mountain bike rides

Awards Committee & Annual Awards categories

Message #1:
We would like you to come forth to be on the Awards Committee. For those of you who are power-hungry, possess a seething desire to affect the self-esteem of friends and foe, and/or been fired, demoted, or reprimanded due to inappropriate displays of a warped sense of humor, then the Awards Committee is right for you! To be part of this elite cadre of the finest Chips, contact Gina Adams at Sparkle71710@yahoo.com.

Message #2:
In search of new Annual Awards categories. Some that have been offered include: "Biggest Cherry-Picker" and "Most likely to stray off course." Don't hold back. All suggestions, no matter how unconventional, will be considered. They don't even have to be running related. Send all suggestions to Gina Adams at Sparkle71710@yahoo.com.

Message #3:
Actively soliciting stories, embarrassing moments, quirky personality traits, or anything humorously shameful or joyful about yourself and/or fellow Chips. These will be held in the highest confidence by the Awards Committee (note the integrity of the Awards Committee by the selection criteria above). Send all emails to Gina Adams at Sparkle71710@yahoo.com.

Running Shoe Recycling Drop-Off at Cowtown Marathon Race this Sunday Oct. 7th.

Dear Chips,

Any of you CHIPS out there that have old running shoes, tennis shoes, or sneakers that have been piling up, please bring them to the Cowtown Marathon Race this Sunday Oct. 7th. Molly Hitchings, a CHIPS family member, manages an athletic shoe recycling program with McClatchy HS classmates, known as “the Sole Patrol”, and they will be collecting your old shoes at the race

What To Bring:
Relatively clean and dry adult size and kid size running shoes, tennis shoes, or sneakers. Please tie the pairs of shoes together so that we can more easily and quickly sort them.

What Not To Bring:
No dress shoes, boots, flip-flops, sandals, hiking boots, or kids’ shoes with lights. No wet or muddy shoes — they cause the other shoes to get moldy.

What Will Happen With Your Old Shoes:
The Sole Patrol will sort the shoes, and donate the clean, re-usable shoes to local or international relief organizations that will provide them to homeless and needy people. The shoes that are not reusable will be shipped to a Nike recycling facility via Nike’s Re-Use a Shoe Program. Those shoes will be ground up and used to make athletic surfaces, including tracks, weight room flooring and playground surfaces. If you have any questions, send an email to Molly Hitchings at mollyhitch@sbcglobal.net

Thanks for your support!

John Nichols Runs Wild!

Masters Chip John Nichols, normally known for ultra running, continues his incredible speedy running streak with a 34:49 run at the Paso Robles 10K on Sunday! (Results not up yet so we don't have any other Chips results.) This comes on the heels of a 16:42 at Banana Chase 5K, and a 59:55 at the Buffalo Stampede 10 miler! Wow! That's about all we can say.
Chip

Do You MySpace?

The Chips has a MySpace profile in case you are curious. You can find it here:

http://www.myspace.com/buffalochipsrunningclub

Mark Lantz is USATF Masters Trail 100K Champion!

(Mark Murray does pretty well, too!)

From the PAUSATF website:

From Hollis Lenderking, PA/USATF Ultrarunning Chair

Mark Lantz (l) and Mark Murray (r) at the 2005 Californai International Marathon Pacific Association's Mark Lantz, 42, was crowned USATF National Masters champion at the Where's Waldo 100K in Oregon on August 18. Lantz, of Folsom, finished third overall among a field of 122 runners, in a time of 10:56:13, less than eight minutes behind the overall winner. The race is conducted annually along single-track mountain trail starting at the Willamette Pass 70 miles east of Eugene, and was serving for the first time as the USA Masters Trail 100K championship.

Two-time defending PA Ultrarunner of the Year Beverly Anderson-Abbs, 43, of Red Bluff, was the runner-up in the women's race, finishing just behind Lantz in 11:09:08 (fourth in overall field).

Lantz was thrilled with his win.

"I was especially proud of the run since I lost 40 minutes because of course [-marking] tampering by some mean hikers."

As a result of this increasingly common problem plaguing backcountry ultras, Lantz was unsure of his location on the course.

"I caught Bev and [PA/USATF runner and third-place USATF] Mark Murray up
the last climb, as Mark explained where I was and told me to put the
hammer down. It was my best performance, period," Lantz exclaimed, "and
that course is soft, shaded, and just a blast to run." Mark Murray finished fifth overall, fourth in the USATF masters men's division and seventh overall(11:15:46).

Source: PAUSATF.org

US Half Marathon

Hello CHIPS!

We are pleased to offer every Buffalo Chip member a $5 discount towards a US Half Marathon entry. (Code: runclub07 when you register online)

The Race will start on Aquatic Park, San Francisco on Sunday November 4th at 7:00 am. The course will take 5,000 runners from Aquatic Park, through historic Fort Mason, into the Marina and across the newly renovated Crissy Field, through the Presidio and across the Golden Gate Bridge. The largest Half Marathon to run across the Golden Gate, the runners will love to see the sunrise on the bay for a perfect running weather, and a grand finish in Aquatic Park.

"What may be the world's most beautiful course" - SF Convention & Visitor's Bureau

Voted “Best of the Bay” in 2004 & 2005 - City Sports Magazine Reader Survey (San Francisco Bay)

Other event highlights include:

• Weekend activities including race dinner, Active Living Expo, and Finish Line Festival with concert

• Personalized race bibs with first names and great awards

• Tech T-shirt for all the participants, even for the kids participating at the Roonwear® Kids Marafun.

• First-class hospitality at four-star host hotels, with discounted rates on lodging and spa packages

• Real-time results through wireless notification and instant online updates

• An active, upscale group of participants ranging from ages 3 to 82

• The largest half marathon to run across the Golden Gate Bridge

• Break the US Half finish line tape with a new course record and pocket $1,000.

We look forward to seeing you in November. In the meantime, if you have any question, please feel free to call us at 415.2US.HALF or visit http://www.ushalf.com

Best,

Ludo Thomasson

Business Development Director

Running Shoe Recycling Drop-Off at Buffalo Stampede Race, Sept. 9th

Dear Chips,

Any of you CHIPS out there that have old running shoes, tennis shoes, or sneakers that have been piling up, please bring them to the Buffalo Stampede race this Sunday, Sept. 9th. Molly Hitchings, a CHIPS family member, manages an athletic shoe recycling program with McClatchy HS classmates, known as “the Sole Patrol”, and they will be collecting your old shoes at the race

What To Bring:
Relatively clean and dry adult size and kid size running shoes, tennis shoes, or sneakers. Please tie the pairs of shoes together so that we can more easily and quickly sort them.

What Not To Bring:
No dress shoes, boots, flip-flops, sandals, hiking boots, or kids’ shoes with lights. No wet or muddy shoes — they cause the other shoes to get moldy.

What Will Happen With Your Old Shoes:
The Sole Patrol will sort the shoes, and donate the clean, re-usable shoes to local organizations that will provide them to homeless and needy people. The shoes that are not reusable will be shipped to a Nike recycling facility via Nike’s Re-Use a Shoe Program. Those shoes will be ground up and used to make athletic surfaces, including tracks, weight room flooring and playground surfaces. If you have any questions, send an email to Molly Hitchings at mollyhitch@sbcglobal.net

Thanks for your support!

Buffalo Stampede

Come help out at one of the greatest Chips events of the running year, the Buffalo Stampede!!

Two or three helpers are needed at Fleet Feet for packet pick-up Friday noon-6, and Saturday 10-6. Help also needed loading the truck around 4 p.m. Saturday at the locker (Hwy 50 and Bradshaw).

Race day is Sunday Sep 9 and we need help with set-up & registraion at Rio American High School at 6:00 a.m. (coffee will be served), course monitoring (6:45-9:30), food prep, and then tear-down & truck loading and then unloading

RSVP to Jamie Frink (989-3035), jamiefrink@yahoo.com or Merie Paddeck (764-1896) letting them when you can make it. Thanks for 1,000 strampeding runners!!

Weekly Workout Update

Tuesday	Saturday	Sunday
251 Commerce Circle	Univ. Park	Check Below
5:30 p.m.	8 a.m.	7:30 a.m.
18 Sept	22 Sept	23 Sept.
Grps:A-E. 4(600),4(1200) F-H. 3(600),2(1200)	Tempo run of 4 miles on Univ. Park course or bike trail	Panera, out and back 2.5 hrs negative split, 7:30 a.m. start
25 Sept	29 Sept.	30 Sept.
Grps: A-E..8(200), 6(800) F-H…8(200), 3(800)	Tempo run of 3-5 miles or steady state on bike trail.	Fish Hatchery for 2-2.5 hours. 7:30 a.m. start

Race Invitation

FORWARD MOTION RACE CLUB

CORDIALLY INVITES YOUR RACE CLUB TO A WEEKEND OF FUN COMPETITION

SEPTEMBER 15^TH & SEPTEMBER 16 ^TH

What: Forward Motion Race Club Challenge Weekend

Where: Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, Pleasanton, CA

When: Saturday, September 15^th Back to School 10K

Sunday, September 16 ^th Tri for Real

Forward Motion Race Club cordially invites your race club to come out for a fun day of competition at the run and triathlon races listed above. We are inviting race clubs from all over the Bay Area to join us and we are looking forward to two great days of racing.

Along with participation from your general membership, we also invite you to send your top age group competitors to compete against the Forward Motion Elite Team and other local race club elite members.

Lastly, we would like to invite your race club to an exclusive special event:

"An Evening With Chris Lieto"

Saturday, August 11, 2007, in Danville

C hris is the #9 ranked triathlete in the world and was the #1 American triathlete across the finish line at last year's Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. Chris will talk about many topics. And as the #1 question asked of most pro athletes, Chris will discuss his own training and race day nutritional habits. He will also team with Dr. Chapman from Astavita to answer any questions you have about the sometimes confusing world of supplementation.

We hope you will join us for a fun and fast weekend of racing. All necessary information is listed below. And if you have any further questions or would like to attend "An Evening With Chris Lieto," feel free to e-mail us at FMRCChallengeWeekend@Gmail.com . Or call the event coordinator, John Stark at 925-548-5916.

Regards,

The Forward Motion Race Club Challenge Weekend Committee

Race Distances:

Back to School 10K (6.2 miles on path and access trails)

Tri for Real Triathlon is sprint distance (700 Yard Swim, 18 Mile Bike, 4 Mile Run)

General information:

1. Please notify the FMRC Race Weekend Committee via e-mail with you intent to participate by no later than Friday, August 17th. The e-mail is: FMRCChallengeWeekend@Gmail.com .

2. Please notify the FMRC Race Weekend Committee via e-mail with the number of racers your club will be sending to each event no later than Friday, August 31st. The e-mail is: FMRCChallengeWeekend@Gmail.com .

3. For the triathlon clubs who send 15 or more members will get their own rack space that will be reserved for them.

4. For the triathlon, your race club competitors racing against Forward Motion's Elite Team will be the first wave start of the day. All other club members will begin in AG division waves.

5. Registration for the Back to School 10k can be done via Active.com at: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1462437

6. Registration for the Tri For Real can be done via Active .com at:

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1397290

Weekly Workout Update

Tuesday	Thursday	Saturday	Sunday
251 Commerce Circle	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave	Univ. Park	Check Below
5:30 p.m.	5:30 p.m.	8 a.m.	7:30 a.m.
7 Aug	9 Aug	11 Aug	12 Aug
Grps: A-E..8(200), 6(800) F-H…8(200), 3(800)	8(200) @ 1 min.6(300), 100 jogs	Susan B. Anthony 5K, 8:30 a.m. Run, walk or work this fantastic event for women!	Bella Bru to parkway and upriver for 2-2.5 hours. 7:30 a.m. start

Buffalo Chips First Monthly "Smash & Dash Free 5K"

Most of you missed a great 5K time trial this morning (Saturday) from University Park! Under near-perfect racing conditions (i.e., daylight), John Nichols crushed the field, and continued to whittle at the Murray deficit, with a tremendous 17:08 performance. Today’s winner will be receiving a new car! Well, at least some new car windows and probably a new wallet to replace the ones stolen and/or damaged by thieves. :( (Sorry John!)

Bonus Points go to Ashley who showed up to her first Chips workout only to discover “Hey! We’re racing a 5K!” and then went ahead and ran with us anyway.

Unlike the Pear Fair, we have accurate and complete results the same day!

Complete Results:

1. John Nichols 17:08
2. John Blue 17:21
3. David Seyvertsen 18:55
4. Gina Adams 22:09
5. Ashley Rawlins 22:30
6. Chris Iwahashi 23:05
7. Rhonda Holden 23:28


Stay tuned for another running of this Free, Fast, Certifiably Flat 5K!

John

Mt. Madonna Challenge - discount

For those of you who love crazy trail races, the race directors of the Mt. Madonna Challenge are providing Buffalo Chips member a 10% discount off of the registration price for pre-registrants. The registration must be mailed in with a notation that you're a Buffalo Chip. Active.com cannot provide the discount.

The Mt. Madonna Challenge will be held on August 25, and is in the Gilroy area. There's a 12k and a 6k, here's a link to the website:

http://www.svrchome.org/mtmadonnachallenge

If you would like to coordinate carpools, send me an email at Sparkle71710@yahoo.com.