Weekly News Update

Late Results from Marin 10k PA-USATF Grand Prix Event,
Monday, 29 May.

(From Linda Hall)

Here are the folks that at Marin

Gary Lotspeich
Monty Schacht
Doug Brassch
Joel Contreras
Carolyn McCarter
Barbara Miller
Linda Hall

Again THANKS for supporting the PA-USATF Grand Prix circuit.

San Diego Rock N Roll Marathon

Sunday 4 June…..Lindsay Pears-Dickson turned a slightly over 5 hour debut and Linda Hall broke 6 hours with some margin. Winning times were 2:10 and 2:28 for anybody interested in those details. Anybody else from the herd find their way to San Diego this past weekend?

New Women’s World Record for Track 5k….

Anybody want to guess what this time actually is? The new WR was less than a one second improvement, but bonus $ comes for any recognized new standard….Answer is below….

Coming to CSUS on June 7-10….NCAA Division I NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS in TRACK and FIELD

Want to see some really outstanding and inspiring examples of athletic excellence? Want to see the equivalent of a “sub 4” mile? I had to go to Eugene when I was in college to see that kind of quality, (miles away and many moons ago) but we have it RIGHT HERE this week with the top-level collegians ALL here for their NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. Predictions…Men’s 1500m times to win of under 3:38 (equal to a 3:55 mile) for men, and around 4:10 for women (equal about 4:28 mile). Men’s 5k times under 14 minutes for SEVERAL athletes and under 16 minutes for the women. See 7 feet in the high jump and 17 feet in the pole vault for the men. The men’s 10k should easily go under 28:30 if it is not too hot at race time.

Reserved SEATING is still available at only $70 for the WHOLE MEET (Wed, Thurs, Friday, Saturday). For more information, call 566-6560 or log on to
www.sacsports.com

See you THERE !!!!!

Coming Last Weekend in June—Western States 100 Miler

24-25 June is THE day for many Chips who have trained and prepped for this most challenging event. See Denis Zilaff to volunteer for the Chips Aid Station at Devil’s Thumb. This is one of THE MOST INTERESTING and exciting places on the course.

Answer: (Women’s 5000 km WR is 14:24)

Weekly Workout Update

Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. from 251 Commerce Circle…HOT WEATHER Workout Program
Groups:
A-D…2(800), 12(400), 5(200)
E-F….2(800), 8(400), 5(200)
G-H…800, 5(400), 5(200)
SS & FW….steady, of course.

Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. from Guy West Bridge...WALKING GROUP...
60-90 minutes along parkway at constant pace in out and back course

Thursday, 5:30 p.m. from University Park on University Ave.
Generally a steady state and base building session of 4-7 miles along parkway at base building pace.

Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - EARLIER START time for "Summer", from University Park on University Ave.
Tempo Run of 3-4 miles on parkway plus warm-up and cool down OR…
Steady state base building run of 5-7 miles on parkway.

Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - EARLIER START time for "Summer", from Rescue staging area (corner of Green Valley Rd and Cameron Park Drive)
….for options of 6-18 miles of rolling hills. Good training venue for SF Marathon participants…

NOTE: Remember that Linda Hall has Jelly Belly “Energy Bean Samples.” You MUST be willing to e-mail her a review of this new product, but those of us who have tried it find it every bit as good as “GU,” and much easier to carry and get down.

Upcomming Races from Chips Website

June 24-25, 2006 - 33rd Annual Western States 100M (Squaw Valley to Auburn)
June 24, 2006 - Shriners 8K (Sacramento)
July 4, 2006 - Roseville Community Crime Stoppers 4th of July 5K (Roseville)
July 7-8, 2006 - Reno Odyssey Relay Run Adventure (Reno)
August 5, 2006 - 24th Annual Round Valley Run/Walk 5.3m (Greenville, CA)
August 12, 2006 - Susan B Anthony Women's 5K (Sacramento)
September 10, 2006 - Buffalo Stampede 10 Miler (Sacramento)

Volunteer recruitment for Devil’s Thumb Aid Station

The 33rd running of the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run is fast approaching and I am recruiting volunteers to work at the Devil's Thumb aid station on Saturday June 24th. Devil’s Thumb is accessible by car and is located approximately 20 miles past Forest Hill.

The Western States Endurance Run starts at the base of Squaw Valley and climbs to the peak of Emigrant Pass where it winds through beautiful trails in the High Sierra and into deep forests along high mountain ridges. The trail then drops into “The Canyons” (Deadwood, El Dorado and Volcano) while passing through the old mining communities of Last Chance, Devil’s Thumb and Michigan Bluff. Once out of the canyons, most runners encounter night running along desolate trails adjacent the Middle Fork of the North Fork of the American River, crossing the river at Rucky Chucky and emerging twenty miles later at the edge of Auburn and the end of the adventure.

Devil’s Thumb (a.k.a. “The Thumb” “DT”) is one of the best aid stations to view the race due to the spectacular beauty, reasonable accessibility, and superb time of day to work. The Thumb is located on a ridge between two steep canyons (Deadwood and El Dorado) and is at the top of the steepest climb on the course. DT gets its name from a rock formation that looks like a huge thumb sticking out of a sheer canyon wall. The aid station is only one and one-half miles (1600 vertical feet) from the bottom of Deadwood Canyon, one of the most magnificent areas in the sierras. There are lush ferns growing next to fresh water springs flowing out of rocks in the bottom of the canyon. A swinging bridge crosses the river and the trails climb through incredible wild flowers and thick green forests heading back toward the old mining town of Last Chance. Since the Devil’s Thumb aid station is midway through the race the first runners usually come in about noon and the last runners arrive about 6:30 p.m. Therefore, no one has to get up early or stay late to participate. We like to get volunteers at the station by about 10:00 and we are packed and close by 7:00 p.m. During that time you will be part of a party. The volunteers are friendly; the runners are marvelous to watch; and the scenery is spectacular.

Let me know if you are interested and I will give you more details. Please bring a spouse or friend(s) but animals and small children (probably under 10) have to stay home. Bring a tent and camp If you want to make a weekend of it. A few of us get to the Thumb early and run to Last Chance and back (nine miles) before we set up the aid station.

You will receive a Western States T-shirt, enjoy a memorable day and get lots of thanks for your volunteer efforts. Please feel free to pass this Email on to anyone you know who may want to join the fun. If you want to volunteer, send me an email with your name and the names of those who will volunteer with you along with your T-shirt sizes. I will forward the directions and further details to you a couple of weeks before the event.

Thanks,

Denis Zilaff

zilaffd@saccounty.net

875-3178 (work)

Thank you to all the Chips

Thank you to all the Chips who responded to the Girls on the Run request for buddies. We had an awesome No Excuses race! If you served as a buddy, we'll keep you on our contact list. If you'd like more information about the program, please contact Stephanie at 916-443-4736.

Weekly News Update

Memorial Weekend Western States Training Camp…Snow, Hail, Rain, Challenge

This past weekend’s experience on the Western States 100 trail had all the makings of a full preparation for next month’s actual race, for the 100 or so trainees found fresh snow at Devil’s Thumb, and more than 3 inches of new white stuff came down on Saturday around Lake Tahoe.

No immediate reports from the actual local participants are currently available, but clearly they did not have to worry about temperatures too high, through creeks too high might be another matter.

Marin 10k, PA-USATF Grand Prix event, Monday, 29 May.

Sorry no reports received by “press time.”

Coming to CSUS on June 7-10….NCAA Division I NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS in TRACK and FIELD

Wow, we get to sit in on the best collegiate athletes in the country once again with full event reserved seats only $70 for the whole meet !!!! Get your ticket request in if you have not already ordered, for the performances last year by the collegians were better in all the distance events than those recorded for our OLY Trials earlier. This is THE finale for our collegians, and they are coming here to perform. Let’s support the event and the athletes who have trained so hard to make this championship level.

For more information, call 566-6560 or log on to
www.sacsports.com

Weekly Workout Update

Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. from 251 Commerce Circle…
Groups:
A-D…6(1000 @ 5 minutes), 1 Mile together with all participants
E-F…4(1000@ 6:30 minutes), 1 mile together with all participants
G-H…4(1000@ 7 minutes), 1 mile together with all participants
SS & FW….steady, of course.

This workout is designed to be both a serious speed building session with the controlled time 1000m repeats, but with ALL participants together “at the line” for the last mile, it is also a chance for a highly “motivated” potential MILE PERSONAL BEST.

Thursday, 5:30 p.m. from University Park on University Ave.
Generally a steady state and base building session of 4-8 miles along parkway.

Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - EARLIER START time for "Summer", from University Park on University Ave.
CLUB FUN RUN….Summer TWICE A MONTH 5k-10k open option fun runs on the UNIVERSITY PARK course. This course is accurately measured, and it gives us a chance to assess our training and fitness with a standard distance (e.g. 5k) at a most reasonable price (FREE). Come one, come all. Bring a friend even!

Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - EARLIER START time for "Summer", from Fish Hatchery (Hazel & Hiway 50)
Gentle rolling hills for a choice of distances from out and back 4-5 miles to 12-18 miles.

NOTE: Remember that Linda Hall has Jelly Belly “Energy Bean Samples.” You MUST be willing to e-mail her a review of this new product, but those of us who have tried it find it every bit as good as “GU,” and much easier to carry and get down.

Upcomming Races from Chips Website

May 29, 2006 - No Excuses 5K (Sacramento)
May 29, 2006 - Marin Memorial Day 10K (Marin)
June 24-25, 2006 - 33rd Annual Western States 100M (Squaw Valley to Auburn)
June 24, 2006 - Shriners 8K (Sacramento)
July 7-8, 2006 - Reno Odyssey Relay Run Adventure (Reno)
August 5, 2006 - 24th Annual Round Valley Run/Walk 5.3m (Greenville, CA)
August 12, 2006 - Susan B Anthony Women's 5K (Sacramento)
September 10, 2006 - Buffalo Stampede 10 Miler (Sacramento)

WANTED: Volunteer Coordinator

We are sad to announce that Shanna Fanning is no longer able to fill this position. Her hard work and dedication will be missed, but we will appreciate any help we can get in this area. If interested, please contact Dunger John Blue at john-bendan@sbcglobal.net or Scribe Nancy Mitchum at firstwave@frontiernet.net.
The Board

Girls on the Run - Buddies

HELP!

Hi Harry:

I am on the board of the Girls on the Run, a nonprofit organization that coordinates track programs in local schools. The girls in grades 3-6 receive curriculum on self-esteem and decision making and also train for a 5K race. The race they are running this spring is the No Excuses 5k, Monday May 29th in Land Park. We are in need of female running buddies - all you have to do is show up (~7:30am) and we'll match you with a little girl between the ages of 8 and 12. You run the race with her, offering encouragement and support.

It is such an amazing experience to be a part of this event. Some of the girls are a bit timid - it is their first race and the crowd can be a little overwhelming. This is where Chips come in - with their running experience, they can help someone special complete their 1st race EVER!

Would it be possible to PLEAD with Chips members to serve as buddies!? And do this pleading in a post ? The race is in 6 days and we need more buddies. Volunteers can contact me at 916-443-4736.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Stephanie Papas

New Item in the Chips Exchange

5/29/06 - Nordic Track Trainer - FREE!!!

Yes, that's right...a Nordic Track Trainer for FREE to anyone who wants its!! In EXCELLENT shape (a little bit of dust and cobwebs, but otherwise in EXCELLENT condition!!). FREE to a good home!!!

Contact Cheri Alvarez @ clalva@sbcglobal.net if you are interested.

Suasn B Anthony Women's 5k

The Suasn B Anthony Women's 5k and Elizabeth Cady Stanton Kid's 1/2 miler is 3 months away. This year, the event is the PA Women's 5k Championship offering more than $2500 in prize money. In addition, we've lined up a lightweight women's tech tank top, chocolate, and a nylon goodie bag filled with some pretty awesome stuff. We are planning for 700 runners and in order to reach that goal, we need your help! We need people who are going to races to put brochures on cars or sit at tables and sign up runners. We also need people to drop off brochures at health clubs and running stores.

If you are planning to go to one of these races or if you a frequent the one of the health clubs or running stores listed below, please contact Carol Parise cappp@comcast.net. I will make arrangements to get you brochures.

Date	Race	Table or Paper Cars
Saturday, June 17 Capitol	Fleet Feet Women’s 5K -	Table for Sign-ups
Saturday, June 24 Med Center, Sacramento	Shriners 8K	Paper Cars
Tuesday, July 4 Roseville	Roseville 4th July -	Paper Cars
Tuesday, July 4 Elk Grove	Elk Grove Run 4 Independence	Paper Cars
Tuesday, July 4 Sacramento	River Park 4th of July 5-miler -	Table for Sign-ups
Sunday, July 30 Courtland	Courtland Pear 10 & 5 mile -	Paper Cars
Saturday, August 5 Elk Grove	The Elk Grove Fun Runs 5K -	Paper Cars

24 Hour Fitness

Capital Athletic Club

California Family Fitness

Curves

Fleet Feet Fair Oaks and Roseville

Running Zone Elk Grove

Pipeworks Gym

Fit 65

Weekly News Update

From Linda Hall….Re Marin 10K on 29 May

The next USATF grand prix series race will be the Marin 10K on Monday May 29. It would really be great if we could get some teams together. I will be driving down from Davis. Please let me know if you will be going. Also let me know if you are interested in carpooling. The shirt from this race is always interesting....probably a singlet/muscle shirt this year. Also there are a couple of good places close to the finish (on a track) for brunch.

I will not be running this one very fast because I am doing the San Diego Rock and Roll marathon the next Sunday. Just doing it to (hopefully) get some complete teams.

Hope to see you at the race.

Cheers,
Linda M. Hall, PhD

Other “Chip Highlights”

Graduating this past weekend from CSUS with a Master’s in Social Work was our own Lindsay Pears-Dickson.

Wow and Congratulations! And in early June she will debut at the ….marathon !

Additional congratulations to Ms. Allyson Thomas for her finish at Silver State 50k this past weekend.

Folsom Run For Nature this past weekend, but results were not to be found at “presstime.”

International News…

Hicham El Gerrouj has announced his retirement. The owner of 8 of the fastest 1500m times ever and now Olympic 1500 and 5000 meter champion will compete no more. The field is now open for another generation of successors, but who will make that claim?

South Africa…Another top South African runner has tested positive for EPO like drug indicators. This is the fourth top SA runner this year to face a career stopping ban. Apparently ALL these athletes have been training in one general “camp” and the drugs appear to have all originated from a single pharmacy….YIKES !!!!

Craig Mottram, Australia, successfully defended his string of 10k victories again in NY state where earlier he also won the “Fifth Avenue Mile.”

BUPA 10k in Manchester England saw 32 men break 30 minutes this past weekend with perhaps the deepest quality field EVER in a road race.

Local Debate:
IF you walk in a marathon are you no longer a “runner” in that event?

Motivationally I would opine that one should TRY to run every step of any race, but I have a news tape coverage of the 1964 Summer Olympics and in that marathon...many of the best marathon racers in the world….WALKED some of the course. Anyone wanting to borrow this tape for it’s inspiration….see me. It also has actual color coverage of Billy Mills in his Gold Medal 10k there.

Weekly Workout Update

Tuesday, 23 May, 5:30 p.m. from 251 Commerce Circle…
Groups:
A-D…6(1000), 3(600)
E-F….4(1000), 3(600)
G-H….3(1000), 2(600)
SS & FW….steady, of course

Thursday, 25 May, 5:30 p.m. from University Park on University Ave.
Steady state run of 4-8 miles on parkway.

Saturday, 27 May, 7:30 a.m. - EARLIER START time for "Summer", from University Park on University Ave.
Options of 3-4 mile tempo run on parkway OR steady state run on parkway.

Sunday, 28 May 7:30 a.m. - EARLIER START time for "Summer", from Panera Bread, 901 Howe Ave
For 2.5 hour core endurance run on Parkway.

NOTE: Remember that Linda Hall has Jelly Belly “Energy Bean Samples.” You MUST be willing to e-mail her a review of this new product, but those of us who have tried it find it every bit as good as “GU,” and much easier to carry and get down.

Upcoming Races from Chips Website

May 29, 2006 - No Excuses 5K (Sacramento)
May 29, 2006 - Marin Memorial Day 10K (Marin)
June 24-25, 2006 - 33rd Annual Western States 100M (Squaw Valley to Auburn)
June 24, 2006 - Shriners 8K (Sacramento)
July 7-8, 2006 - Reno Odyssey Relay Run Adventure (Reno)
August 12, 2006 - Susan B Anthony Women's 5K (Sacramento)
September 10, 2006 - Buffalo Stampede 10 Miler (Sacramento)

Photos, Stories & Advertisements for the Buffalo Enquire

The editors of the Buffalo Enquirer are looking for stories, photos and/or advertisements (from you or people you know) for the summer edition of the Enquirer (the spring issue should be out by the end of May). Share your running experiences with the rest of the club with through your submissions of photos and stories! Deadline: June 15.

Susanne Tam Cook

Buffalo Chips Weekly News Update

Race For The Cure, Sacramento Draws over 25,000

Saturday, 13 May-Sacramento’s 10th annual RFTC broke new ground for Sacramento area fitness and for Sacramento area “compassion.” With a goal of raising $1,000,000, this year’s Sacramento RFTC exceeded that demanding goal by over $200,000!

On the “running side,” our legions of bison were led inspirationally by our own bevy of survivors including…

Chris Iwahashi, 3rd overall “survivor” and first in the 50+ divisions
Lilian Shek, 2nd in 55-59 survivor division
Florence Fong, 2nd in 65-69 survivor division

And MANY others of our most inspired female bison, I am sure!

In the typical divisions, impressive times were recorded by…
Plc name age time pace/mi
35 Nathan Paddeck 13 Lincoln 19:01 6:07
16 Edward F. Randolph 36 Sacramento 17:41 5:41
26 Mark Murray 43 Sacramento 18:30 5:57
37 Chuck Nichols 56 Elk Grove 19:15 6:11
145 Gary Lotspeich 57 Sacramento 22:22 7:11
87 E Takahashi 61 Sacramento 21:01 6:45
395 Cliff Stapp 64 Folsom 25:38 8:14
273 Irv Faria 74 Carmichael 24:17 7:48
552 Roger Fong 72 Sacramento 27:02 8:41

57 Merie Paddeck 17 Lincoln 20:13 6:30
133 Holly Harmin 42 Rocklin 22:09 7:07
138 Carole Parise 40 22:12 7:08
415 Maggie Ward 59 25:46 8:17

Thanks to ALL participants for making this part of all women’s improving “quality of life” experiences.

As reported by Cheri Alvarez
Luis and I have worked the first aid station at this event for several years now, with the direction of Steve Wetmore and various other folks from BCRC (Becky Johnson & Allyson Thomas). One of the things I can say is that it is truly amazing to see the wall of people (and trust me when you see the start of the second wave of the 20,000 runners come at you at the aid station...it is a WALL of people), it really is amazing. Knowing how many people are involved in finding a cure or how many people that have been touched by this....it really brings things into perspective. Life is too short. Yes it is a race, but its not a foot race...its a Race for Life. This event makes me proud to be from Sacramento, and makes me proud to be a small part of the running community who really care. Thank you Buffalo Chips for being out there and thank you Sacramento!!

From John Blue
There were certainly a lot of chips at the Race for the Cure Saturday, and I’m not up to speed enough to report on all, but I did want to highlight a notable performance by Ed Randolph, the first Chip overall, who had a ‘breakthrough’ race in what has been a breakthrough year, dropping his PR in the 5K by nearly 30 seconds, and finishing 15th overall. Ed moved into the ranks of ‘top Chips’ with his 2:55 at the CIM in December. (Mark Murray)

Quicksilver 50/50 Report

Rena Schumann (1st woman) and Mark Lantz (3rd overall) were the first Chips in for this hilly 50 miler. The race directors report the lowest finishing percentage EVER for the 50 mile race. This reporter (John Blue) can vouch for the damage heat can do as he came in an hour later than he was expecting--looking in vain for the First Aid tent and settling instead for a nap under the old oak tree. Ally Condon appears to be the first Chip in for the 50K, and 2nd for her age group. Barbara Ashe won the senior division in the 50K with Linda McFadden hot on her heels. If I missed anyone, WEAR CHIPS GEAR and you'll be easier to pick out of the crowd. (John Blue)

Buffalo Chips Weekly Workout Update

Tuesday, 16 May, 5:30 p.m. from 251 Commerce Circle…
Groups: A-B…2(1), 3(800), 4(400)
C-F….2(1), 2(800), 2(400)
G-H….1, (2(800), 2(400)
SS & FW….steady, of course

Thursday, 18 May, 5:30 p.m. from Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.
Base building run of 4-8 miles on parkway.

Saturday, 20 May, 8 a.m. UNIVERSITY PARK 5k FUN RUN…Free RACE for Club Members.
Summer program of 2X/month FREE “time trials” or FUN RUNS on highly accurate University Park 5k Course. Come ONE, Come ALL, and sharpen your racing development for later “peaking events.”

Sunday, 21 May 8 a.m., from Fish Hatchery, Hazel and Hiway 50…
Rolling gentle hills of distances up to 20+ miles.

NOTE: Remember that Linda Hall has Jelly Belly “Energy Bean Samples.” You MUST be willing to e-mail her a review of this new product, but those of us who have tried it find it every bit as good as “GU,” and much easier to carry and get down. These “samples” are FREE, and we will have them for the SATURDAY FUN RUN participants !

Buffalo Chips Upcomming Races - From Chips Website

May 20, 2006 - 23rd Annual Run with Nature 10K/5K (Folsom)
May 20, 2006 - Auburn Rotary Community Day 10K/5K/Kids (Auburn)
May 20, 2006 - Auburn International Triathlon (Auburn)
May 21, 2006 - 15th Annual San Carlos Rotary Run 5K/10K (San Carlos)
May 29, 2006 - No Excuses 5K (Sacramento)
May 29, 2006 - Marin Memorial Day 10K (Marin)
June 24-25, 2006 - 33rd Annual Western States 100M (Squaw Valley to Auburn)
June 24, 2006 - Shriners 8K (Sacramento)
July 7-8, 2006 - Reno Odyssey Relay Run Adventure (Reno)
August 12, 2006 - Susan B Anthony Women's 5K (Sacramento)
September 10, 2006 - Buffalo Stampede 10 Miler (Sacramento)

Safety Report

Four vehicle burglaries were reported this morning (5/02). One occurred at the Hazel Access parking lot downstream of the Fish Hatchery and the other three occurred at the CSUS Aquatic Center parking lot. A black SUV, possibly a Ford Expedition, with a license plate close to 4BDL092 was seen when the victim’s vehicle was being parked at the Hazel Access and one of the victims at the Aquatic Center also saw a similar vehicle. The sighting of the suspect vehicle at Hazel was made at 6:45 am. Individual vehicle burglaries have occurred at the Sacramento Bar Access, in the county park area and also at the parking lot at Bannister Park (Fair Oaks Park District), over the past two weeks. We are also aware of other burglaries throughout the Sacramento Region. It is highly recommended that you leave nothing in plain sight when you park your vehicle in any Sacramento area since these "smash and grabs" seem to happen everywhere. Also, please be aware of your surroundings and "suspicious" people/vehicles that may be cruising an area. Pass the word . . .

Kevin Cimini
River City Rebels Running Club
WE'RE ALMOST AS GOOD AS THE CHIPS!

Buffalo Chips Weekly News Update

Coming: Race For The Cure, 13 May…

Come one, Come All….

This is THE program that all of us can and should get “behind.” The statistics are still overwhelming: 1 in 8 women will experience breast cancer before they turn 40 years of age. We all have friends and loved ones who have battled this disease and we have lost others close to us who did not “win” their proud fight against this killer.

The Susan B. Komen foundation has become the biggest source of funding for research, education, and treatment programs for this disease in the world. We can ALL support this program with our small entry fee contribution, and our presence in the crowd on Saturday morning.

IF you need to get a bigger, longer, or “better quality” workout effort in for your own personal training agenda, you can simply park near Panera or even University Park and then run over to Cal Expo for the “event.” Run the 5k, or even “race” it and then do your long cool-down back to your car.

Show the “survivors” that you care, and that you support them and “the cause” with your participation. This program is giving young woman hope and the medical research community the funds to actually become “proactive” with this most serious disease.

Boston Marathon, postscript….

Did you see the ONL Boston Marathon coverage? We finally reviewed our TIVO’d recording and it was easy to spot our own Mary Coordt in the “elite starting field,” as she was the one in the long t-shirt conservatively starting near the back of that special field.

And then in the closing segment as the race clock approached 2:55 who is coming down Boyleston? Our own Mary Coordt is almost the featured finisher in the closing scenes. She is the one in the yellow top running VERY strongly and over the last few strides….waving to her “fans” in the crowd !!!!

8 - )

Buffalo Chips Weekly Workout Update

Tuesday, 9 May, 5:30 p.m. from 251 Commerce Circle…
Groups: A-B…2(1), 3(800), 4(400)
C-F….2(1), 2(800), 2(400)
G-H….1, (2(800), 2(400)
SS & FW….steady, of course
Drink regularly and keep your electrolyte levels up with a sports drink before and after afternoon or early evening workouts.

Thursday, 11 May, 5:30 p.m. from Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.
Steady State base-building run of 4-8 miles OR….mini-hill session of “levee repeats”.

Saturday, 13 May, 8 a.m. Race for the Cure, Cal Expo

Sunday, 14 May 8 a.m., Rescue
6-18 miles of rolling hills and creative pavement.

General Training Observation: We have had NO TIME to adapt to these warmer temperatures, so be patient with your body as your savor your daily workouts at 80+ degrees Fahrenheit. Wear lighter colored clothes, wear a hat or visor…and remember your sunscreen. Carry a water bottle when you are running your individual/solo runs.

Run Safe and Run SMART…

Buffalo Chips - Upcoming Races from Chips Website

May 13, 2006 - Race for the Cure 5K (Sacramento)
May 14, 2006 - Reno 5K/10K (Reno)
May 20, 2006 - 23rd Annual Run with Nature 10K/5K (Folsom)
May 20, 2006 - Auburn Rotary Community Day 10K/5K/Kids (Auburn)
May 20, 2006 - Auburn International Triathlon (Auburn)
May 21, 2006 - 15th Annual San Carlos Rotary Run 5K/10K (San Carlos)
May 29, 2006 - No Excuses 5K (Sacramento)
May 29, 2006 - Marin Memorial Day 10K (Marin)
June 24-25, 2006 - 33rd Annual Western States 100M (Squaw Valley to Auburn)
June 24, 2006 - Shriners 8K (Sacramento)
July 7-8, 2006 - Reno Odyssey Relay Run Adventure (Reno)
August 12, 2006 - Susan B Anthony Women's 5K (Sacramento)
September 10, 2006 - Buffalo Stampede 10 Miler (Sacramento)

Buffalo Chips Weekly News Update

30, 40, 50 Winners All, But Mary Coordt Was THE Winner!

Overtaking a struggling early leader at about 24 miles, CHIP Mary Coordt knew that she had to “work the last couple of miles” as she was now the women’s race leader. Crossing the finish line as the only woman under three hours, Mary WON the 2006 Big Sur Women’s field as a mid-30 year old. That second place woman took “first place in the master’s women’s division and the third place woman was the first place finisher in the women’s 50 division. Wow ! Strong women, running quite well (Mary 2:59, Tammy Slusser 3:01, Christine Kennedy 3:05).

Also finishing quite close to her expected performance was CHIP NEWSLETTER CO-EDITOR, Sara Heintz. Congratulations to all finishers of this wonderful, but very challenging marathon course.

This week on the NATIONAL SCENE…

At Stanford ….from David Monti, Race Results Weekly…

Alan Webb made a strong 10,000m debut here tonight, just nipping Dathan Ritzenhein in the final sprint to finish in 27:34.72, to 27:35.65. In doing so, Webb became the 8th-fastest American of all-time over the distance, and Ritzenhein --who set a personal best time-- became the 9th-fastest surpassing Bruce Bickford and Bob Kennedy.

"I thought I could run with these guys," said Webb who was clearly pleased that he had won the race. "It's hard to know what would happen; it's such a long way."

Gabe Jennings and Michael Aish took the field through 1000m in 2:44.7 and 2000m in 5:28.1. Both Webb and Ritzenhein followed the pace, as did Matt Gonzales who would later fade. Jennings stepped off the track after 2400m, and Aish continued to set a strong pace. The New Zealander took the contenders through 3000m in 8:15.8 and took them to 4000m in 11:02.0 before retiring.

At that point, Webb and Ritzenhein began to share the lead as they had agreed before the race.

"We decided to switch every 800m," Ritzenhein explained after the race.

It was Webb who was on the front through 5-K in 13:48.1, but Ritz who led at 6-K in 16:34.9. The small but appreciative crowd at Stanford University was getting worked up with every lap as stadium announcer Scott Davis continued to call out the splits which showed they were well under 27:45 pace.

Just slightly behind the leading pair, Anthony Famiglietti was also making an excellent 10,000m debut. He was running alone about nine seconds back at half-way, but in the second half the Olympic steeplechaser began to eat into their lead.

The laps ticked by, Webb leading Ritzenhein, Ritzenhein leading Webb. Passing 8000m in 22:09.9 they were still on target, and Famiglietti had now closed the gap to only six seconds. Both athletes were beginning to fight both mental and physical fatigue.

"About 6-K, I was saying, 'Man, 10 more laps!'" Webb recalled thinking.

"I didn't know if I had it in me with a couple of laps to go," Ritzehein said.

It was Ritzenhein who took the bell and observers punched their stopwatches to see who would be fastest over the last lap. The pair rounded the final turn together, and Webb put the hammer down in the home straight. Ritzenhein relented, but Webb continued to sprint right through the finish line. His last lap was completed in just under 61 seconds.

"It's really cool," Webb said of his debut at the distance before heading off for his cool down run. His coach, Scott Raczko, told reporters that despite his athlete's success here tonight at the 25-lap distance, he was sticking to the mile this summer.

"This was always in the plan to run a 10-K," he said. "I don't know who the rumor got out there, but he's not planning to move up (to the 5000m)."

Ritzenhein was pleased that he had put his 2007 World Championships qualifying time in the bank (27:49.00) and when he races the 10,000m at Hengelo on May 28, he's free to try for an even faster time.

"I can take some risks," Ritzenhein said after explaining that he had dedicated tonight's race to a friend, Matthew Weber, who had died last Thursday of wounds he had suffered in a roadside attack while serving in Iraq last November. "He finally went on Thursday. I was thinking 'Matt, Matt, Matt' the whole way."

Famiglietti put in the fastest final lap, clocking 59.3 seconds to finish a solid third in 27:37.74. The New Yorker was elated.

Buffalo Chips Weekly Workout Update

Tuesday, 2 May, 5:30 p.m. from 251 Commerce Circle…
Groups: A-D…6(400), 4(600), 4(1000)
E-F….6(400), 4(600), 2(1000)
G-H…6(400), 2(600), 1000
SS & FW….steady, of course
Remember to hydrate well before workout on these NOW warm days. Drink electrolyte fluids if possible from 3 p.m. to workout time. Try to consume 16-32 ounces of “sports drink” before workout and then REHYDRATE after workout with at least this volume of electrolyte balanced fluid.

Thursday, 4 May, 5:30 p.m. from Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.
Enjoy the wind-down from work with 4-7 miles along the parkway. Build your base and keep your running consistency going.

Saturday, 6 May, 8 a.m. from Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.
Options: Steady state base building run of 90 minutes or about 5-9 miles OR….speed/form session of TEMPO RUN of 4-5 miles after a warm-up of 3 miles or so…

Sunday, 7 May 8 a.m., NEW ADDITION to our Sunday Staging Venues: Bella Bru at Arden Way and Fair Oaks Blvd.
Coffee before ( 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.) and relaxed eating after your workout. Course options offer us the parkway section from mile mark 13.5 (at William Pond Park) UPRIVER to Sunrise (23.5) for a full 20 miler or any turnaround desired. From Bella Bru to the 13.5 mile mark on the parkway is about a half-mile, so add that to any mileage total on the parkway proper.

General Training Observation: We have had NO TIME to adapt to these warmer temperatures, so be patient with your body as your savor your daily workouts at 80+ degrees Fahrenheit. Wear lighter colored clothes, wear a hat or visor…and remember your sunscreen. Carry a water bottle when you are running your individual/solo runs.

Run Safe and Run SMART…

Buffalo Chips - Upcoming Races from Chips Website

May 6, 2006 - The Elk Grove Fun Runs 5K (Elk Grove)
May 7, 2006 - Fair Oaks Fiesta Sun Run 5M/2M (Fair Oaks)
May 13, 2006 - Race for the Cure 5K (Sacramento)
May 14, 2006 - Reno 5K/10K (Reno)
May 20, 2006 - 23rd Annual Run with Nature 10K/5K (Folsom)
May 20, 2006 - Auburn Rotary Community Day 10K/5K/Kids (Auburn)
May 20, 2006 - Auburn International Triathlon (Auburn)
May 21, 2006 - 15th Annual San Carlos Rotary Run 5K/10K (San Carlos)
May 29, 2006 - No Excuses 5K (Sacramento)
May 29, 2006 - Marin Memorial Day 10K (Marin)
June 24-25, 2006 - 33rd Annual Western States 100M (Squaw Valley to Auburn)
June 24, 2006 - Shriners 8K (Sacramento)
August 12, 2006 - Susan B Anthony Women's 5K (Sacramento)

Buffalo Chips Weekly News Update

London Marathon.....Deann Kastor Storms to 2:19

American Deena Kastor maintained the impact of the Southern California training center shown by Meb Keflezighi last week at Boston with a new AMERICAN RECORD for women at 2:19:35. she is the first American woman to "break 2:20" and only the 8th woman ever to enter this hallowed territory.

the women's field was paced by two men, one was selectd by Deena. apparently he was not quite as strong as she, but managed to finish about a minute BACK of her. his effort, however, was rewarded with a PR and a "B" qualifier for our next OLY Trials.

Pre-race "hype" for Haile G. was not fulfilled as he was barely "top 10" finisher (2:09) and another naturalized American Khalid Khannouchi was 4th overall at 2:07:04. There were SEVEN men under 2:08 and on the women's side FIVE females ran faster than 2:22!

Zippy's 5K PA-USATF Grand Prix Event in S.F. on Sunday (23 April)

(From Linda Hall...)

It was a perfect day for a run in Golden Gate Park, cloudy and in the 50s with a slight mist. We had only a very small group of Chips there, however. Barbara Miller was first in her 5 year age group and was first overall for the 10 year PAUSATF age group. The only other Chips women I saw were Chris Wellins and Linda Hall. So we had a senior women's team but not enough for a supersenior women. The only Chips man I saw was Doug Braasch. I may have missed some.

The next PAUSATF race will be in the Marin 10K on Monday May 29. I hope we get a better turn out there. Our teams have been almost non-existent at most of the races this year and we are missing out on prize money for the club.

Buffalo Chips Weekly Workout Update

Tuesday, 25 April, 5:30 p.m. from 251 Commerce Circle…
Groups: A-D…3(1), 2(800), 3(600)
E-F …2(1), 2(800), 3(600)
G-H…1, 2(800), 3(600)
SS and FW….steady, of course

Thursday, 27 April, 5:30 p.m. from Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.
Base building run of 4-7 miles along parkway.

Saturday, 29 April, 8 a.m. from Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.
Options: Base building run of 5-8 miles along parkway. OR…
Warm-up of 2-3 miles then a temp run of 3-5 miles.

Sunday, 30 April 8 a.m., from Fish Hatchery off of Highway 50…
Distand options from 6 miles to 18+ miles, OR...
Big Sur Marathon....Carmel area

Buffalo Chips Upcomming Races - from Chips Website

April 29, 2006 - Latrobe Country Run
May 6, 2006 - The Elk Grove Fun Runs 5K (Elk Grove)
May 7, 2006 - Fair Oaks Fiesta Sun Run 5M/2M (Fair Oaks)
May 13, 2006 - Race for the Cure 5K (Sacramento)
May 14, 2006 - Reno 5K/10K (Reno)
May 20, 2006 - 23rd Annual Run with Nature 10K/5K (Folsom)
May 20, 2006 - Auburn Rotary Community Day 10K/5K/Kids (Auburn)
May 20, 2006 - Auburn International Triathlon (Auburn)
May 21, 2006 - 15th Annual San Carlos Rotary Run 5K/10K (San Carlos)
May 29, 2006 - No Excuses 5K (Sacramento)
May 29, 2006 - Marin Memorial Day 10K (Marin)
June 24-25, 2006 - 33rd Annual Western States 100M (Squaw Valley to Auburn)
June 24, 2006 - Shriners 8K (Sacramento)

Free to good home - "Chips"

Free to good home - "Chips", a female Boxer/Lab mix seeks new home. Housebroken, spayed, and still a puppy (1.5 years old). All shots, micro chipped, a great disposition and knows how to play fetch. Loves children and other pets. Mostly an indoor dog. Contact:
Kathleen.Finnigan@asm.ca.gov

Buffalo Chips News - See Last Weeks News

No new News this week. Last weeks workout covered this week too. The Upcoming Races are the same as last week as well.

Buffalo Chips Weekly News Update

Locally, Zoo Zoom Great Success in Good Weather

Quick highlights from this year’s Zoo Zoom 5/10k notes that Holly Harman, Florence Fong, Mark Barrett, John Nichols, Roger Fong and Paul Camerer all mastered the 5k distance on Sunday, and…

John Nichols repeated the challenge to also score in the 10k on the same morning along with other Chip finishers including Heather Bracken, Rosemary Fajan and a Chip-in-spirit Jim Mirabell.

Congratulations to all who helped support this wonderful community program.

Coming in middle May: Race For the Cure 5K

Let’s see a big club presence at this MOST important national event at it’s Sacramento site. The benefits from these entry fees support breast cancer programs largely in the Sacramento area. Many of us have direct family experiences with this all too common affliction.

Race Results World Wide

Rotterdam Marathon…something like 10 men were under 2:11 with the winning time a 2:06, currently the fastest time in the world this year. On the women’s side the times were not as impressive.

Paris Marathon…another fast course with a 2:08 to win and 11 men under 2:11.

Coming THIS NEXT MONDAY, April 17, BOSTON MARATHON….

A very strong field will fly out of Hopkinton next Monday, with Meb Kefleghzi one of the real favorites to WIN. Keep your VCRs and TIVO units programmed as the race should be televised apparently live (9 a.m. West coast time).

Buffalo Chips Weekly Workout Update

Tuesday, 11 April, 5:30 p.m. from 251 Commerce Circle…
Groups: A-F…2(1), 4(800)
G-H…2(1), 2(800)
SS and FW….steady, of course

Thursday, 13 April, 5:30 p.m. from Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.
5-8 miles along parkway. Suggested 4 x 5 minute fartlek pickups in middle

Saturday, 15 April, 8 a.m. from Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.
Options: 7-9 mile base building steady state run OR…
TEMPO of 3-5 miles after a 2 mile warmup

Sunday, 16 April 8 a.m., from Rescue…10-18 miles over rolling hills, all pavement.

COMING: 23 April Zippy 5k in S.F.-part of regional Grand Prix series. Participation GREATLY ENCOURAGED.

Tuesday, 18 April 5:30 p.m. from 251 Commerce Circle…
Groups: A-D 6(800), 4(400)
E-H 4(800), 4(400)
SS and FW….steady, of course

Thursday, 20 April, 5:30 p.m. from Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.
5-8 miles along parkway. Suggested 4 x 5 minute fartlek pickups in middle

Saturday, 22 April, 8 a.m. from Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.
Options: 7-9 mile base building steady state run OR…
TEMPO of 3-5 miles after a 2 mile warmup

Sunday, 23 April, 8 a.m. from Panera, 901 Howe Ave.
75 minutes out on the bike trail, return slightly faster with emphasis on holding leg turnover and form.

OR ZIPPY’S 5K, part of the PAUSA-TF Grand Prix series.

Buffalo Chips - Upcoming Races from Chips Website

April 22, 2006 - Run Against Pain 5K/10K Championship (Sacramento)
April 23, 2006 - New Balance Excelsior Zippy 5K (San Francisco)
April 29, 2006 - Latrobe Country Run
May 6, 2006 - The Elk Grove Fun Runs 5K (Elk Grove)
May 7, 2006 - Fair Oaks Fiesta Sun Run 5M/2M (Fair Oaks)
May 13, 2006 - Race for the Cure 5K (Sacramento)
May 14, 2006 - Reno 5K/10K (Reno)
May 20, 2006 - 23rd Annual Run with Nature 10K/5K (Folsom)
May 20, 2006 - Auburn Rotary Community Day 10K/5K/Kids (Auburn)
May 20, 2006 - Auburn International Triathlon (Auburn)
May 21, 2006 - 15th Annual San Carlos Rotary Run 5K/10K (San Carlos)
May 29, 2006 - No Excuses 5K (Sacramento)
May 29, 2006 - Marin Memorial Day 10K (Marin)
June 24-25, 2006 - 33rd Annual Western States 100M (Squaw Valley to Auburn)
June 24, 2006 - Shriners 8K (Sacramento)

Buffalo Chips Weekly News Update

Evening Light is Back!

The great news of the season is that we are now on daylight savings time, and thus our Tuesday and Thursday evening workouts will be in full light! It is still most advisable to wear bright and highly visible apparel, and always be alert for vehicles.

Boston Marathon is soon!

Coming in about two weeks in the 2006 pilgrimage to Beantown for the oldest marathon in the world. Boston could be a fast race this year, as some of the top runners for both men and women previously scheduled for London have withdrawn, and Boston’s elites are pretty much intact. The Chips will field a solid group of entrants led by Mark Lantz and Jenny Hitchings.

American River 50 Miler, Invaded by the North !....

Top finishers this year for the AR50 were from the North and farther north. The first male was Uli Stiedl (5:58) from Seattle and Judy Udchachon (7:37) from Alaska was first woman.

TOP CHIPS were Erik Skaden (6:24) in third overall and Rena Schumann (7:39) in at second woman overall and winner of the master’s women’s division.

Others gleaned from the long results list: Mark Lantz (6:48), John Nichols (7:21), John Blue (club high dunger, 7:48), Amy Grafius (8:13), Carol Parise (debut, 8:32), Ernie Takahashi (60-69 FIRST, 8:44), Bill Finkbeiner, Dana Gard, Grant Carboni, Steven Harrold, Christine Flaherty (50-59 women FIRST, 9:22), Dee Dee Grafius, Jerry Bloom, Linda McFadden, Sharon Lindique, Helen Hull, Bill Odom, James Yee (flew to SoCal the next day for a tri), Jean Suyenaga, Ron Peck, Gloria Takagishi (finished EVERY AR50 to date), Becky Johnson, Luis Alvarez, Barbara Elia, Lucinda Fisher.

NOTE: I probably missed several others, but this was just a visual search for the week’s highlights. CONGRATULATIONS to all finishers, and a big THANKS to all our aid station volunteers.

Buffalo Chips Weekly Workout Update

Tuesday, April 4, 5:30 p.m. from 251 Commerce Circle
Groups:
A-D….2, 2(1), 2(800)
E-F… 2, 1, 2(800)
G-H….2, 2(800)
SS & FW…steady

Thursday, April 6, 5:30 p.m. University Park on University Ave. near the Howe Ave. overpass:
5-8 miles along parkway

Saturday, April 8, 8:00 a.m. University Park on University Ave. near the Howe Ave. overpass:
Steady state base building
OR
Tempo run of 4-5 miles

Sunday, April 9, 8:00 a.m. Fish Hatchery/Hazel
Rolling hills of 6-14 miles

Buffalo Chips - Upcoming Races from Chips Website

April 9, 2006 - Zoo Zoom 5K/10K (Sacramento)
April 22, 2006 - Run Against Pain 5K/10K Championship (Sacramento)
April 23, 2006 - New Balance Excelsior Zippy 5K (San Francisco)
April 29, 2006 - Latrobe Country Run
May 6, 2006 - The Elk Grove Fun Runs 5K (Elk Grove)
May 7, 2006 - Fair Oaks Fiesta Sun Run 5M/2M (Fair Oaks)
May 13, 2006 - Race for the Cure 5K (Sacramento)
May 14, 2006 - Reno 5K/10K (Reno)
May 20, 2006 - 23rd Annual Run with Nature 10K/5K (Folsom)
May 20, 2006 - Auburn Rotary Community Day 10K/5K/Kids (Auburn)
May 20, 2006 - Auburn International Triathlon (Auburn)
May 21, 2006 - 15th Annual San Carlos Rotary Run 5K/10K (San Carlos)
May 29, 2006 - No Excuses 5K (Sacramento)
May 29, 2006 - Marin Memorial Day 10K (Marin)
June 24-25, 2006 - 33rd Annual Western States 100M (Squaw Valley to Auburn)
June 24, 2006 - Shriners 8K (Sacramento)

Boston Marathon Team Competition

Last Chance. If you are running in the 110th Boston Marathon and would like to represent the Buffalo Chips in the Team Competition, please e-mail Rena Schumann at rschum01@juno.com by COB Tuesday, April 4.

There are two divisions per gender: OPEN (18 & Over) and MASTERS (40 & Over), so please also specify your division. Participants in the Team Competition must be current Buffalo Chip members and live in the same geographic region in which the club is registered. Each division may have up to 15 participants but at least 3, and the top 3 finishers in each division will score for the team.

There is no cost associated with joining the team competition.

Buffalo Chips Weekly News Update

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March 27, 2006

Our regular editor & coach is basking in the sun in Maui!!

Buffalo Chips Weekly Workout Update

Reflective apparel still required at both Tuesday and Thursday evening workouts. Check with Parrott or Iwahashi if you arrive at Tuesday and have forgotten your safety gear.

Tuesday, March 28, 5:30 p.m. from 251 Commerce Circle
Groups:
A-D….3(1), 4(800)
E-F… 2(1), 4(800)
G-H….2(1), 4(400)
SS & FW…steady, of course

Thursday, March 30, 5:30 p.m. from University Park on University Ave. near the Howe Ave. overpass:
4-7 miles along parkway and city streets as it gets darker.

Saturday, April 1, 8:00 a.m. American River 50 Miler
CSUS to Auburn Overlook - CLUB AID STATION at Sunrise!! Contact George Parrott - gparrott@csus.edu to volunteer PLEASE!!

Sunday, April 2, 8:00 a.m. from Panera Bread Company, 901 Howe Ave.
Anything from shaking out the stiffness from the AR event to 20 miles or so on the parkway.

Buffalo Chips Upcomming Races - from Chips Website

April 1, 2006 - American River 50M (Sacramento to Auburn)
April 9, 2006 - Zoo Zoom 5K/10K (Sacramento)
April 22, 2006 - Run Against Pain 5K/10K Championship (Sacramento)
April 23, 2006 - New Balance Excelsior Zippy 5K (San Francisco)
April 29, 2006 - Latrobe Country Run
May 6, 2006 - The Elk Grove Fun Runs 5K (Elk Grove)
May 7, 2006 - Fair Oaks Fiesta Sun Run 5M/2M (Fair Oaks)
May 13, 2006 - Race for the Cure 5K (Sacramento)
May 14, 2006 - Reno 5K/10K (Reno)
May 20, 2006 - 23rd Annual Run with Nature 10K/5K (Folsom)
May 20, 2006 - Auburn Rotary Community Day 10K/5K/Kids (Auburn)
May 20, 2006 - Auburn International Triathlon (Auburn)
May 21, 2006 - 15th Annual San Carlos Rotary Run 5K/10K (San Carlos)
May 29, 2006 - No Excuses 5K (Sacramento)
May 29, 2006 - Marin Memorial Day 10K (Marin)
June 24-25, 2006 - 33rd Annual Western States 100M (Squaw Valley to Auburn)
June 24, 2006 - Shriners 8K (Sacramento)

Running Times calls Barbara Miller a rock star of the running world

Original article by: Vicky Boyd, written for the ShadowChase Running Club newsletter. Reposted here with permission of Vicky Boyd

Shirley Matson and ShadowChase’s own Barbara Miller were featured in the April issue of Running Times magazines because of their seemingly never-ending running abilities.

Miller was named the magazine’s top 65-69-yearold women’s runner for 2005 while Matson was second in the 60-64-year-old women’s category.

Miller was honored for her performances last year in the Susan B. Anthony 5K, Shriners 8K Run, Marin Memorial Day 10K, Emerald Nuts Across the Bay 12K, John Frank Memorial 10- mile, and Houston Marathon.

In the full-length feature, titled "rocking oldies," the magazine profiled the two masters runners.

The magazine says if runners were rockstars, then Matson and Miller would be Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones

While the two runners may share the rockers’ boundless energy, they never have shared the musicians’ sometimes wild and unhealthy lifestyles.

In the article, Matson probably summed up best what keeps the two seemingly ageless runners going: "Running is my best friend."

Buffalo Chips Weekly News Update

Emerald Nuts Across the Bay 12 km

Brought to you by Linda Hall...

(Sunday, 19 March) We had an absolutely perfect day for Emerald Across the Bay 12 k which starts in Fort Baker, runs across the Golden Gate Bridge and ends near Fisherman's wharf. It was sunny and cool with just a hint of a breeze. The course has been modified slightly. They have eliminated a loop on the streets (which was always very hot) and replaced it with a loop and long stretch on the crushed gravel path along the water. Of course the hill up to the bridge was challenging as always, but the hill at the end didn't seem bad (guess those chips workouts at Rescue helped).

It was difficult to find the chips there because there were so many people running and also the three wave start. The folks I saw were:

Barbara Miller (age group first)
Rhonda Holden
Chris Wellins
Heather Bracken
Maggie Ward
Lindsay Pears-Dickson
Linda Hall

For the men, I saw:
Doug Braasch
Joel Contreras

Note: There have been scheduling changes in the PAUSATF grand prix road race calendar. The next race will be Zippy's 5 k on April 23. The HP 10 k in Cupertino is no longer on the schedule and I believe the date will be changed to some time in May. The next PAUSATF grand Prix series will be the Marin 10 on Memorial Day (Monday, May 29) . Please try to make it to both of these. We have been short on our teams this year.

National: LA Marathon….Sunday 19 March

New California State Marathon RECORDS for both MEN and WOMEN!

We think of the California International Marathon course as “fast,” but our new state 26.2 mile open records both come from the LA Marathon as of yesterday. The men’s time was a 2:08 and the women’s 2:25. Using a handicap start, the elite women got 16 minutes and some seconds lead, and while the open men closed in the last 2 miles the fast finishing top women produced a 5:17 last mile to hold the lead and break the tape first winning an extra $100,000 ! The men’s winner was not too poorly treated as he got a course record bonus which brought his payday up to over $60,000.

So the message, in part, is that fast times come just from a “neutral course” but also from TOP talent racing for big $$. The money at LA is bringing out the wolves and they know how to run !

Footnote: When prize money arrived at the Honolulu Marathon, the course record times there quickly dropped by 3-4 minutes for men and about 10+ minutes for women ! Money has a way of changing the character of who is on the starting line and it certainly motivates for who crosses the finish line in the top group.

Local CHIP NEWS....

The spinning of the Earth and the passage of the seasons continue and we are now officially in Spring, but this past month has seen the transition into “middle age” of two of our Chip female “racers.”

Departing the open group, Meg Svoboda and most recently, Carol Parise, are both now FORTY (40) years old ! Carol has been around the club workouts since she was about 21 years old and her biggest challenge in those early days was simply finishing 10 miles. Carol is now in the final prep stages for the American River 50 miler in early April. Happy Birthday to Meg and Carol and to all other Bison enjoying either a new orbit of the sun or one of those “age group” transitions as well.

COMING: April 1- AMERICAN RIVER 50 MILER

Chips Aid Station at Sunrise Bridge on Parkway ….please contact George Parrott to volunteer. We need 12-16 volunteers as the runners come through here in decent sized groups. This is at about the 15.3 mile point and thus our “service time” is from about 6:45 a.m. to 9-9:15 a.m. We were packed up and cleaned out last year by 10 a.m.

Contact: gparrott@csus.edu to volunteer. Don’t be shy!!!!

Buffalo Chips Weekly Workout Update

Reflective apparel still required at both Tuesday and Thursday evening workouts. Check with Parrott or Iwahashi if you arrive at Tuesday and have forgotten your safety gear.

Tuesday, March 21, 5:30 p.m. from 251 Commerce Circle
Groups:
A-F….2(1.25), 4(800)
G-H….2(1.25), 2(800)
SS & FW…steady, of course

Thursday, March 23, 5:30 p.m. from University Park on University Ave. near the Howe Ave. overpass:
4-6 miles along parkway and city streets as it gets darker.

Saturday, March 25, 8:00 a.m. Ofrom University Park on University Ave. near the Howe Ave. overpass:
Choices:
Steady state base building run of 5-7 miles on parkway
OR…
2-3 mile warmup then 3-4 mile TEMPO RUN on parkway, then 2-3 m. cooldown

Sunday, March 26, 8:00 a.m. from Rescue
Great TRAINING RUN for BOSTON. 6-16+ miles of big rolling pavement hills.

Buffalo Chips Upcomming Races - from Chips Website

March 26, 2006 - Rocklin Run for the Gold 5K/12K (Rocklin)
March 26, 2006 - Nutrition Fuels Fitness 5K/10K (Elk Grove)
April 1, 2006 - American River 50M (Sacramento to Auburn)
April 9, 2006 - Zoo Zoom 5K/10K (Sacramento)
April 22, 2006 - Run Against Pain 5K/10K Championship (Sacramento)
April 23, 2006 - New Balance Excelsior Zippy 5K (San Francisco)
April 29, 2006 - Latrobe Country Run
May 6, 2006 - The Elk Grove Fun Runs 5K (Elk Grove)
May 7, 2006 - Fair Oaks Fiesta Sun Run 5M/2M (Fair Oaks)
May 13, 2006 - Race for the Cure 5K (Sacramento)
May 14, 2006 - Reno 5K/10K (Reno)
May 20, 2006 - 23rd Annual Run with Nature 10K/5K (Folsom)
May 20, 2006 - Auburn Rotary Community Day 10K/5K/Kids (Auburn)
May 20, 2006 - Auburn International Triathlon (Auburn)
May 21, 2006 - 15th Annual San Carlos Rotary Run 5K/10K (San Carlos)
May 29, 2006 - No Excuses 5K (Sacramento)
May 29, 2006 - Marin Memorial Day 10K (Marin)
June 24-25, 2006 - 33rd Annual Western States 100M (Squaw Valley to Auburn)
June 24, 2006 - Shriners 8K (Sacramento)

Buffalo Chips Weekly News Update

A Memorable Birthday Has Passed….
Carol Parise is now 40 years OLD !

An almost unbelievable stage of human development has now been met and passed. Our own Carol Parise has reached…middle age! Carol has been running with the Chips since she was 20 years of age, and now….Amazing!

And Congratulations on aging so imperceptibly and most gracefully; it is not fair!

Saturday 11 March…Way To Cool….

Brought to you by Cheri Alvarez...

Under threatening skies, 31 degree start time temperature (but NO snow), over 400 participants have braved the very muddy trails and fast running and cold/high running creeks to meet this annual trail challenge. Considering the conditions, the results were just amazing...

2005's AR50 winner, Phil Kochik of Seattle WA, continues to love the trails here in California by winning the Way to Cool 50K with a time of 3:37:56.

Top Chip performances of the day clearly were earned by Erik Skaden with a fantastic time of 3:54:21, Mark Murray at 4:21:46, John Nichols eeeking out Tim Twietmeyer with a time of 4:43:17, our own High Dunger John Blue came in blazing with a time of 4:48:07, Bruce Aldrich looking great coming in at 4:51:52. Other notable Chips seen coming in all covered in mud (and in quite cold weather) are Ernie Takahashi (placing 2nd in his age division), Therese Iknoian, Bill Finkbeiner, Denis Zilaff, Dennis Scott, James Yee, Luis Alvarez, Becky Johnson, Barbara Elia, and apologies for others that I missed.

Watching everyone come in to the finish, is just an awesome feat...anyone ever wanting to see this should come up next year. This year's weather was an anomaly...2004 and 2005 had temperatures in the 80's (yes, that is 80 degrees in March) and 2006 drastically changed that!!

Sunday 12 March, Shamrock'n Half-Marathon, West Sacramento…

Not only did the threatening skies break loose, the half-marathoners had to run in rain/wind/COLD weather!! The weather held out for Cool, but not for the Shamrock'n Half-Marathon & 5K. With a total of 1648 Half-marathon finishers, and 697 5K finishers...these brave soles braved all for a good time!!

More in next weeks news on the results.

Sunday 12 March, USATF Paul Spangler 8K

Brought to you by Linda Hall...

Although we had some very heavy rain on the drive down to Palo Alto, by the time that the USATF Paul Spangler 8 k began, we had beautiful, sunny cool weather.....perfect for racing through this slightly hilly but beautiful campus/town setting.

We had an enthusiastic group of chips including:
Doug Braasch
Gary Lotspeich
Joel Contreras

Barbara Miller (first in age group)
Nova Poff (age group second)
Linda Hall
Lindsay Pears Dickson (who had an 8k PR)

So we were able to score a women's super senior team, but were short on the men's side. We found a wonderful breakfast place just off campus for yummy pancakes, crepes, granola, or French toast with fresh fruit and then loaded up with Jelly Belly Sports Beans at the Factory in Fairfield on the way home......

We are all hoping to have more teams for the upcoming Emerald Across the Bay 12 k in San Francisco next Sunday (another PAUSATF grand prix series race). A group of us will be carpooling to the race so let Linda know if you want to join us and she will try to hook you up with a carpool group.

Shopping Discovery of the Month….
Tuesday Morning Outlet Stores BELL HEARTRATE MONITOR!

The Tuesday Morning stores have a small supply of Bell branded basic heartrate monitors with chest strap pickup and replaceable batteries in both the watch and chest unit. The “clearance price” is ONLY $9.99, yes LESS THAN TEN BUCKS for a basic function HR monitor ! By the way, this unit even comes with a bike mount ! Wow!

Buffalo Chips Weekly Workout Update

Reflective apparel still required at both Tuesday and Thursday evening workouts. Check with Parrott or Iwahashi if you arrive at Tuesday and have forgotten your safety gear.

Tuesday, March 14, 5:30 p.m. from 251 Commerce Circle
Groups:
A-D….3(1,1200,800)
E-F…..2(1,1200,800)
G-H….2(1), 2(800)
SS & FW…steady, of course

Thursday, March 16, 5:30 p.m. from University Park on University Ave. near the Howe Ave. overpass:
4-7 miles along parkway and city streets as it gets darker.

Saturday, March 18, 8:00 a.m. Ofrom University Park on University Ave. near the Howe Ave. overpass:
Choices:
Basebuilding 5-8 miles along parkway at steady state pace
OR
Warmup of 2-3 miles then tempo of 3-4 miles, then cool-down

Sunday, March 19, 8:00 a.m. from Fish Hatchery off Hazel and Hiway 50
Endurance building options of 6-18 miles around Lake Natomas.

Buffalo Chips Upcomming Races - From Chips Website

March 18, 2006 - Rucky Chucky Roundabout 50K/50K Relay (Foresthill)
March 19, 2006 - Emerald Across the Bay 12K (San Francisco)
March 26, 2006 - Rocklin Run for the Gold 5K/12K (Rocklin)
March 26, 2006 - Nutrition Fuels Fitness 5K/10K (Elk Grove)
April 1, 2006 - American River 50M (Sacramento to Auburn)
April 9, 2006 - Zoo Zoom 5K/10K (Sacramento)
April 22, 2006 - Run Against Pain 5K/10K Championship (Sacramento)
April 23, 2006 - New Balance Excelsior Zippy 5K (San Francisco)
April 29, 2006 - Latrobe Country Run
May 6, 2006 - The Elk Grove Fun Runs 5K (Elk Grove)
May 7, 2006 - Fair Oaks Fiesta Sun Run 5M/2M (Fair Oaks)
May 13, 2006 - Race for the Cure 5K (Sacramento)
May 14, 2006 - Reno 5K/10K (Reno)
May 20, 2006 - 23rd Annual Run with Nature 10K/5K (Folsom)
May 20, 2006 - Auburn Rotary Community Day 10K/5K/Kids (Auburn)
May 20, 2006 - Auburn International Triathlon (Auburn)
May 21, 2006 - 15th Annual San Carlos Rotary Run 5K/10K (San Carlos)
May 29, 2006 - No Excuses 5K (Sacramento)
May 29, 2006 - Marin Memorial Day 10K (Marin)
June 24-25, 2006 - 33rd Annual Western States 100M (Squaw Valley to Auburn)
June 24, 2006 - Shriners 8K (Sacramento)

Buffalo Chips Weekly News Update

Chips Perform Well at Redding 10 Miler

Led by Barbara Miller's FIRST PLACE division award and Linda Hall's second, the Herd showed some solid performances in the older age divisions as this annual PA-USATF Grand Prix event on Saturday. The men's group was led by Doug Braasch at around 76 minutes with support from Dennis Scott, Joel Contreras, and Gary Lotspeich. Mike Schwartz, Shanna Fanning and Lindsay Pears-Dickson were also there for additional possible team construction. Several of the youth chips were also there under the attention of Coach George Paddeck.

Mark Lantz & Rena Schumann
AWESOME at Napa Marathon

Under very challenging conditions of rain, cold and headwinds of 25-30 mph, the participants at this year's Napa Marathon were definitely "tested" and the finishers clearly earned their medal.

Top Chip performances of the day clearly were earned by Mark Lantz at 2:51 with a near PR under terrible conditions. This writer would credit such a finish to more like a 2:46 clocking on a faster and more nurturing course like CIM. Rena Schumann went out hard with a 3:16 finish, and stayed solid whole way with a strong finish to also close at only 3 minutes off her 2005 CIM time. Jim Fischer was second in the 65-69 division with a solid 4:03 and Chris Iwahashi won the 50-54 division with a 3:43 shivering finish. ski Pisarski, a Chips Lifetime member and Silver State based 60 year old turned a commendable 3:56.

I am sure there were other Chips at both the Redding and Napa events, but my apologies for any and all I have missed.

Buffalo Chips Weekly Workout Update

Reflective apparel still required at both Tuesday and Thursday evening workouts. Check with Parrott or Iwahashi if you arrive at Tuesday and have forgotten your safety gear.

Tuesday, March 7, 5:30 p.m. from 251 Commerce Circle
Groups:
A-D…4(400), 2(800), 3(1)
E-F….4(400), 2(800), 2(1)
G-H…4(400), 2(800), 1
SS & FW…steady, of course

Thursday, March 9, 5:30 p.m. from University Park on University Ave. near the Howe Ave. overpass:
4-7 miles along parkway and city streets as it gets darker.

Saturday, March 11, 8:00 a.m. Ofrom University Park on University Ave. near the Howe Ave. overpass:
Options: A warmup of 2-3 miles and then a 3-4 mile tempo run and final Cool-down
OR
A steady state base building run of 5-7 miles along parkway.

Sunday, March 12, 9:00 a.m. from Panera Bread Company at 901 Howe Ave.
Out and back strength building run of 2.5 hours total time with a pattern of comfortable pace in the out direction and faster effort back.

Buffalo Chips Upcomming Races - From Chips Website

March 11, 2006 - Way to Cool 50K (Cool)
March 12, 2006 - 50+ Paul Spangler 8K - all age div (Palo Alto)
March 12, 2006 - ShamRock'n Half Marathon/5K (West Sacramento)
March 18, 2006 - Rucky Chucky Roundabout 50K/50K Relay (Foresthill)
March 19, 2006 - Emerald Across the Bay 12K (San Francisco)
March 26, 2006 - Rocklin Run for the Gold 5K/12K (Rocklin)
March 26, 2006 - Nutrition Fuels Fitness 5K/10K (Elk Grove)
April 1, 2006 - American River 50M (Sacramento to Auburn)
April 9, 2006 - Zoo Zoom 5K/10K (Sacramento)
April 22, 2006 - Run Against Pain 5K/10K Championship (Sacramento)
April 23, 2006 - New Balance Excelsior Zippy 5K (San Francisco)
April 29, 2006 - Latrobe Country Run
May 6, 2006 - The Elk Grove Fun Runs 5K (Elk Grove)
May 7, 2006 - Fair Oaks Fiesta Sun Run 5M/2M (Fair Oaks)
May 13, 2006 - Race for the Cure 5K (Sacramento)
May 14, 2006 - Reno 5K/10K (Reno)
May 20, 2006 - 23rd Annual Run with Nature 10K/5K (Folsom)
May 20, 2006 - Auburn Rotary Community Day 10K/5K/Kids (Auburn)
May 20, 2006 - Auburn International Triathlon (Auburn)
May 21, 2006 - 15th Annual San Carlos Rotary Run 5K/10K (San Carlos)
May 29, 2006 - No Excuses 5K (Sacramento)
May 29, 2006 - Marin Memorial Day 10K (Marin)
June 24-25, 2006 - 33rd Annual Western States 100M (Squaw Valley to Auburn)
June 24, 2006 - Shriners 8K (Sacramento)

Sorry, I Spaced This Week

Sorry, Some how I spaced on posting the updates for this last week. I don't even have a good excuse, I wasn't even out of town or on vacation.

It's probably too late now but here they are anyway.

Buffalo Chips Enquirer Newsletter Submissions

The editors of the Buffalo Chips Enquirer Newsletter have not received any stories or photos to date, but would love to receive some so the Spring issue would not be blank. The editors are also looking for advertisers for the newsletter.

Deadline for submissions is March 15.

Please e-mail Susanne Cook at stamcook@yahoo.com or Sara Heintz at rosiedane@hotmail.com.

Boston Marathon Team Competition

If you are running in the 110th Boston Marathon and would like to represent the Buffalo Chips in the Team Competition, please e-mail Rena Schumann at rschum01@juno.com by COB Tuesday, April 4.

There are two divisions per gender: OPEN (18 & Over) and MASTERS (40 & Over), so please also specify your age. Participants in the Team Competition must be current Buffalo Chip members and live in the same geographic region in which the club is registered. Each division may have up to 15 participants but at least 3, and the top 3 finishers in each division will score for the team.

There is no cost associated with joining the team competition.