Buffalo Chips News: February 2007

Sunday, February 25, 2007

Deadline for the April Buffalo Enquire

Hello everyone,

I'd like to introduce myself. I'm Vicky Boyd, and I'm taking over from Susanne as Buffalo Enquirer editor. Susanne has graciously agreed to help me during the transition.

I've been a Chip for about three years and joined at the urging of Barbara Miller here in Modesto, where I live and run. When I'm not running, I'm editor of a national magazine that goes to commercial fruit and vegetable growers.

Deadline for the April issue is March 15.

If you could send anything you want included--articles, photos, etc.--in the April issue by March 15, it would be greatly appreciated and help me get the issue out on time. I cut my teeth on newspapers way back when, and I'm big on deadlines.

It's kind of like the start of a race. They're not going to hold the start for you just because there was a big line at the port-a-potties and you're late getting to the line. The gun or bullhorn goes off regardless.

Thanks for your help.

Vicky Boyd
(209) 571-0419

Friday, February 16, 2007

Weekly News Update

Upcoming CLUB SUPPORTED Races…

Redding, 3 March, John Frank NorCal 10 Miler, PAUSATF Team and Individual Points Event (Saturday Race)

03/03	NorCal John Frank Memorial 10-Mile	Redding	1.0	Long	$2500
03/18	Emerald Across the Bay 12K	San Francisco	1.5	Long	$4500

World News…New Half-Marathon Record !

(From Race Results Weekly, David Monti)… Sammy Wanjiru reclaimed the world record in the half-marathon today, clocking 58:53; this is two seconds faster than the time by Haile Gebrselassie at the Phoenix Rock and Roll event in January of 2006. Wanjiru is ONLY 20 years old now, and he held the record before Haile while he was still 18 years old ! The new WR was set in the UAE and three men broke 60 minutes on the fully certified course.

Some 10 Mile Times from JAPAN…

1. Cyrus Njui, KEN 46:50
2. Keita Akiba, JPN 46:58
3. Yuki Tanaka, JPN 47:09
4. Hiromichi Ueki, JPN 47:10
5. Kentaro Nakamoto, JPN 47:21
6. Naoto Yoneda, JPN 47:23

Valentine Run, 4 Miles, 10 Feb.

Top Chip female finisher was Mary Coordt in 24:05 only 2 seconds out of first female overall. Carol Parise was 2^nd (40-44) and Cary Craig 3^rd (45-49) in their divisions. Po Adams won her division ! On the men’s side the best “Chip battle” was by Gary Lotspeich (2^nd in 55-59) barely held off by less than one second from winning that division.

Weekly Workout Update

Tues. 5:30 pm

Thurs. 5:30pm

Sat. 8 a.m.

Sun. 8 a.m

251 Commerce Circle off Expo Blvd.

Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.

Panera

Parise Workout

Grps:

A-D..10(800)

E-F... 8(800)

G-H…6(800)

SS & FW

Open

Option:

Base Building of 5-7 mi. or

Tempo run of 4-6 miles

Any distance from 5-6 miles to 18 miles.

Sunday, February 11, 2007

Looking for a Newsletter Editor

Hi,

Unfortunately, due to many personal conflicts, Sara and I won't be working on the newsletter. Therefore, we need new editor(s). I will be glad to help anyone new and who is interested. It's very rewarding, and a lot of fun.

If interested in being the new editor(s), please contact me at stamcook@yahoo.com.

Thank you for your consideration,
Susanne Cook

Friday, February 09, 2007

Mud Run Cancelled!

NOTICE:

The MUD RUN (a Buffalo Chips Club Only event) scheduled for tomorrow Sat.Feb 10 has been cancelled due to conflict with the Valentine Run.

The MUD RUN will be rescheduled for a later date (maybe next weekend) and will be announced be special e-mail.

Questions call Abe Underwood RD at 638-3900

Thursday, February 01, 2007

Weekly News Udpdate

A recent mountain lion sighting has been reported along the American River bike trail between the 12 and 14 mile marks. PLEASE be alert on the trail, avoid running alone, and give details of any sightings to the park ranger. For further information and advice check out the story from one our local news stations.