Running Warehouse discount

Buffalo Chips members receive a 15 percent discount off of anything on the Running Warehouse Web site, www.runningwarehouse.com. That includes sales items! Plus they receive free two-day shipping and free returns. If they order before 4 p.m. PDT, the order is shipped out the same day. To receive the discount, click on the Team Discount link located in the upper right-hand portion of the Web site, and enter the code, BUFFCHIPSD, where it says "enter your team code." Hit the return and the discount should appear. You must enter the code FIRST before you start ordering to receive the discount. If you have other questions, e-mail them at info@runningwarehouse.com or call them at (800) 606-9598 in San Luis Obispo.

Vicky Boyd

Cool New Chips Team Apparel!

Buffalo Chips Jackets description: "SPORT-TEK" 100% Nylon shell with lightweight flannel upper body lining/hood, nylon lined sleeves/lower body, locker loop, elastic cuffs, drawstring bottom hem w/cord locks, front muff pocket w/zippered pouch. Jacket is black w/a gold front, white piping & white lining. Cord locks are black, pouch loop & cord gold.
Buffalo Chips Pants description: Same "Sport-Tec" materials as jacket, in black w/smaller embroidered logo over left front pocket.

SCREENING & EMBROIDERY: Low back, logo w/California & Buffalo, with Buffalo Chips above & Running Club below. Left front chest, ~3" double circle. The Buffalo Chips above, Sacramento below, left & right foot print, Buffalo in center on hill as seen on 2006-2007 Bible cover. Right front chest Name optional/**USATF Racing Team 200X **

click here for PDF order form

Youth Chips on a Mission!

Youth Chips LeeAnn Hold is training with the Leukemia and Lymphoma society as a guest for the Vancouver Half Marathon. She is doing all of the training, the race and the fund-raising on her own - only in mom Shellie's name because of her age.

She wanted to get this notice to her fellow Buffalo Chips to see if any of them would maybe like to donate a small amount to the cause. For more information, and to donate, check out her website.

Go Chips!

Weekly Workout Update

March 19-25 FAST FEET session on Thursday at 5:30 P.M.

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.	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.	Panera
Group Sex Night: 3(1.25) Open: Men/Women 40+: Men/Women	Track type sharpening session on Kadema with 8(200), 6(100)	Option: Base Building of 5-7 mi. or Tempo run of 4-6 miles	Any distance from 5-6 miles to 18 miles.

Mary Coordt: North American 50K Queen!

The March issue of ULTRARUNNING magazine includes the the 2006 North American Ultra Lists, showing top racers and races of the year. It turns out that Mary Coordt's 3:35:24 time for the 2006 Jed Smith 50K was the fastest time of the year for all of North America! There's even a nice picture of Mary (in a Buffalo Chips singlet, naturally). Way to go Mary!

The top-30 women (in the 50K) also included Rena Schumann (15th) and "Kristen" Schneider (28th). Rena also picked up the 10th fastest 50 mile time for her 7:39 at AR50.

Top 50K men included Erik Skaden (11th) for his 3:30 Jed Smith time and Mark Lantz (28th) for 3:39 at the same race. At the 50 mile distance, Erik Skaden ran the 14th fastest North America time with 6:24 at AR50.

Great job Chips!

Weekly News Update

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for 14 April, AR 50 Aid Station at Sunrise ! Contact Parrott ASAP, please!

New Chip Jackets, Free for PA-USATF Incentive Participants !

If you earned an award jacket for participation in the PA-USATF running series this past year, contact Johanne Christmas or Gina Adams; they are now “in stock” and ready for final detailing.

IF you WANT one of the new CHIPS JACKETS, but have not/did not earn a free one, they can be purchased for $45 (estimated, confirm directly) with your name embroidered on the front. The only difference between the “earned” and purchased jackets is that the “earned” ones will have “USATF Racing Team” embroidered on the front instead of our personal name….

Way To Cool 50K –Perfect Racing Day (10 March)

After closing entries in less than 8 minutes back in December, the 2007 edition of this most popular 50k trail race in the country went off on a totally beautiful “winter” day.

Top CHIP Finisher was 4^th overall Erik Skaden, followed by Mark Lantz in 19^th place. Jamie Frink, 5:39, seems to be first Chip female finisher, followed by Linda McFadden, Therese Iknoian, June Montuori, Cynci Calvin, and Barbara Elia.

Mark Murray was 33^rd overall in 4:25, Bill Finkbeiner, Ernie Takahashi, John (“I am going to eat your liver” Nichols, Dennis Zilaff, Ken Crouse, Bob Tabler, and Dennis Scott can be seen in the results table as well.

Congratulations to all finishers, even on a wonderful day this is not a forgiving course !

Shamrock Half-Marathon, Sacramento (11 March)

Top female finishers: Kirsten Schneider, Jenny Hitchings, both at 1:24, Megan Schwartz at 1:34, Cynthia Hayes, Linda Frazier, Barbara Rinker, Nancy Mitchum, Maggie Ward. Top males: Ed Randolph, 1:20, Dennis Early, 1:29; also seen Howard Ferris, Ron Hall, George Billingsley.and Bruce Yonehiro. Congrats to ALL finishers and apologies to all those missed in the visual review.

National News…Gate River Run 15k, Jacksonville, Fla, U.S. National Championship

Deena Kastor cruised solo away from the elite women’s field and stayed in front of the later starting men’s division to claim the U.S. national women’s 15km title, and both the women’s big purse and the BONUS $5,000 for the first runner to cross the finish line.

Chasing after her, unsuccessfully but leaving the men’s field in his wake was Meb Keflezighi with fast rising star Ryan Hall second about 15 seconds behind. Meb and Ryan Hall are prepping for London while Deena is tuning up for Boston.

The next “Phase” in our Club Training….Boston Sharpening and Getting Ready to Race - see workouts for more details.

Weekly Workot Update

March 13-18 FAST FEET session on Thursday at 5:30 P.M.

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.	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.	Rescue
Groups: A-D..5(1) E-F…4(1) G-H..3(1) SS & FW	Track type sharpening session on Kadema, 5(200), 10(100)	Option: Tempo of 3-5 mi or Base Building of 5-7 mi. or	Any distance from 5-6 miles to 20miles. This is CRUCIAL for Boston.

Bulletins

Nike Outlet Store Huarache SALE (3 colors)

Parrott, the shopper that he is, has found a great deal and wants to let everyone know:

One of the best cushioned of the Nike road shoes is now on special markdown at the Folsom (and likely Vacaville) Nike Outlet stores. Marked down to $39.99 this is a really nice fitting and cushion "ride" for this $$$ There were some decent prices on the Air Zoom Elite for women and even at least one OK entry level men's model marked down to $29.99. Check it out!

Buffalo Bibles

Additional copies of the 2006-2007 Buffalo Bible are now available. Be sure to include the name and address you wish it mailed to. Postage is included in the cost. Please send $3 for each additional copy to:

Buffalo Chips Running Club, Attention Membership:

PO Box 19908

Sacramento, CA 95819-0908

Weekly News Update

Upcoming CLUB SUPPORTED PA-USATF Grand Prix Race…

03/18 Emerald Across the Bay 12K, San Francisco

Redding NorCal John Frank 10 Miler

A small but dedicated contingent of Chips found the starting line of this wonderful event this past Saturday. Under sunny skies and temperatures warming to the singlet level, about 265 runners headed out on this rolling and scenic course along the upper Sacramento River.

The winning times were slow this year with some overall weakness in the front of both the men’s (53 + minutes) and women’s (61+ minutes) fields. Top Chip was Carol Parise at just over 70 minutes followed in the 80 minute range by Chris Iwahashi and Cary Craig. Winning her division was Nova Poff and Linda Hall picked up a 2^nd place division medal. Larry White, Joel Contreras, and Jimmy Yee represented the adult men and Nathan Paddeck cruised the 10 miles just behind Carol after a hard workout on Thursday for the youth division.

Chico Bidwell Classic Half-Marathon…

Also Saturday: Gary Lotspeich took this one as a returning fitness half-marathon challenge and came home with a nice 1:38 territory finish and second place in his age division.

Napa Marathon, Sunday 4 March

Second overall in the women’s field was Mary Coordt; Mary was there doing a nutrition seminar for the event and decided to get her day’s run in with company. At 2:55 she was only 3 minutes back of the overall women’s win and gaining all the time after a fun run over the first 20 miles or so. Lloyd Levine notched a new PR in 3:08, and ex-Chip Herb Tanzer returned to the area from his base now in Colorado to turn a nice 3:11 in the 55-59 division. Second generation Chipette Michelle LaSala, now in NYC cruised a solid 3:24 Boston ticket. Rena Schumann, coming back from injury finished in 3:42.

Thursday Shorter Fast Turnover Sessions Starting on 15 March !

Almost all of us need to work on getting our feet off the ground faster. Faster turnover produces faster overall forward motion, and our Tuesday night sessions are only ONE element toward that goal.

In order to really focus on “fast turnover,” we must actually run fast…but the “Tuesday” program is designed for more like “strength and form speed” as opposed to truly “fast pushoff” speed.

In order to focus more on the fast pushoff speed, we must not tax our overall endurance or form, but concentrate on that fast forward velocity only for a SHORT TIME/Distance. Hence the THURSDAY EVENING SESSIONS on Kadema will present speed segments that never exceed 300 meters. Most of the effort segments will be 100 or 200 meter assignments where each of you can focus highly on getting from A to B as fast as possible. After each of these segments, you will be given fully adequate “recovery time” so that the next speed segment again allows you to go…really fast. These sessions are GUARANTEED to improve your speed elements on Tuesday night workouts and to provide another leg in the speed development many of you are seeking in order to improve all racing times from the 5k to the marathon.

See you at University Park staging area at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday 15 March !

Weekly Workout Update

March 5-12

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.	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.	Fish Hatchery
All speed groups: 2 full loops after warmup at 10 mile “race pace.” Then Grps A-E. 6(600) F-H..3(600)	Track type sharpening session on Kadema with 8(300), 4(200)	Option: Base Building of 5-7 mi. or Tempo run of 4-6 miles	Any distance from 5-6 miles to 18 miles.

Spring Buffalo Enquirer Deadline

Just a reminder--the deadline to submit pictures and/or articles to the spring Buffalo Enquirer is March 15. Please e-mail them to vlboyd@att.net. Thanks--Vicky Boyd

Buffalo Bibles

Additional copies of the 2006-2007 Buffalo Bible are now available. Be sure to include the name and address you wish it mailed to. Postage is included in the cost. Please send $3 for each additional copy to:

Buffalo Chips Running Club, Attention Membership:

PO Box 19908

Sacramento, CA 95819-0908

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

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.	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.

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

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

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.

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.	Gibson Ranch JedSmith Ultra, 30K, 50K, 50M	La Bou @ West El Camino & Truxel
Groups: A-D.4(1000,600,400) E-F.3(1000,600,400) G-H..2(1000.600,400) SS & FW..Steady	Kadema Road Workout of 10(200) with 100m jog recovery	30k, 50k, 50 miles	Lower end of bike trail for a change with BREAKFAST at the “truck stop” at the further end of West El Camino.

Upcomming Races - From chips website

February 3 - Jed Smith Ultra Classic 50M, 50K, 30K (Sacramento)

14th Annual Doggy Dash 2K/5K

14th Annual Doggy Dash 2K/5K
June 9, 2007

On Your Bark…Get Set…Go... to the Sacramento SPCA’s 14th Annual Doggy Dash and Pet Fest. Two- and four-legged runners alike are sure to have a barking good time participating in this popular 5K run or 2K run/walk through Sacramento’s beautiful William Land Park. Make sure to STAY after the run/walk for Pet Fest, a morning of festive fun with and about the dogs and other animals we love. For more information, or to register, please visit our website at www.sspca.org or call (916) 383-PETS, ext. 9102 after May 1, 2007.

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.	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.	Fish Hatchery, Hazel
Groups: A-D..8(1000) E-F..6(1000) G-H..4(1000) SS & FW..Steady	Track type sharpening session in CSUS parking garage 20 x 1 straight @ 1 min.	Option: Base Building of 5-7 mi. or Tempo run of 4-6 miles	Any distance from 5-6 miles to 18 miles.

Free Auburn Overlook Public Art Workshop

Hi Chips,

I received the following note from Virginia Dains, a local artist. It looks like a fun opportunity for the Chips to give back a little to the City of Auburn. Check it out!
John

Hello All,

I would love it to have you all up for my clay tile workshop. It's free and should be fun. Save the date: January 20th from 10:00 to 4:00 at the Canyon View Community Center in Auburn (off Auburn-Folsom Road). The Community Center sits on the edge of the American River Canyon and was the field office for Bureau of Reclamation when construction of the Auburn Dam was underway. I can forward maps as the time comes round.

This project is a community built ceramic tile sign 2 1/2 feet high by 8 feet wide, 2-sided. There is an existing concrete sign with a massive rock base that used to say "Auburn Dam Overlook"... after several vandal attacks and changes in the Bureau's plans, the brass letters were taken off and Auburn Parks Department now manages the property. The sign is currently spray painted with block letters "OVERLOOK PARK"-- It is absolutely hideous.

The City of Auburn runs two major endurance events through this park: the Western States Run, 100 miles from Tahoe to Auburn, and the Tevis Cup, a horse and rider event that takes a similar route. The City Council announced that Auburn is now the Endurance Capitol of the World! Whereby thousands of people are greeted by this eyesore-of-a-sign every year.

So... Last year, I approached the Parks Department and B. Reclamation to re-do the sign.... four months later.... I got permissions, approved design, but no money. But heck, we're off and running. I have cut-slab lettering glazed and fired. The rest of the sign -- background and borders-- is going to be comprised of a mosaic of tile fishes that are made by the public. After my first workshop in October, I ended up with 250 tiles. The all-day workshop on January 20th should get us the rest of the way...with your help, that is.

I will bring all the clay and simple tools. We use templates so that the fish are generally the same shape for tiling together later. But, the range of decorations people have done is really fun. Kids take right to it. Adults seem to want to stand and watch, but we dont allow that -- protocol violation, everybody makes fish.

If you want to come and make a fish (or two)it will take about 20-30 minutes. I am providing refreshments. If its a nice day, there's great hiking in the American River Canyon as well. Im also keeping a mailing list of participating artists so that everybody EVERYBODY! will be invited to the artist's reception after the installation (probably to be held in conjunction with the 2007 Confluence Festival held at Overlook Park in early June).

Anybody who wants to help in other ways-- and learn the messy art of setting tile? is certainly welcome to join my lonesome band of "artists for art's sake" -- there's plenty to do.

So for now, mark the date-- Saturday: January 20th, 10:00 to 4:00. I look forward to seeing you all. Oh! groups of 10 or more should make a reservation with Auburn Area Recreation and Parks Department to make sure we have table space when you arrive... Call Parks at (530) 885-8461 ext. 0 to make a reservation. Fishes Swim Free! Pass the word!

Virginia Dains
530-823-7430

Volunteer opportunity

For anyone interested in volunteering... A job has opened up to help find Chips in races. We have a program called the Chip Finder that you run against text files of race results and it outputs possible matches. There are also other ways of filtering race results for Chip members. Pete Zinsli has a new method he has made available for use too.

If you are interested please contact a board member or the Prez. John Blue

car break-in on University Ave

Hi Chips,

I just wanted to warn you of yet another car break-in on University Ave.
near Sacramento State. I was parked near the river access yesterday morning
(10:00 am) as far away from the underpass as I could and close to homes, yet
after a 50 minute run, I found my passenger front window smashed in. I had
over $1,000 worth of things stolen (including my wallet and my house keys
and car keys to both my cars, as I put my main set of keys in the car's
middle console). Nothing was in view, but they tore apart my car and found
my stuff.

It was heart wrenching and a total hassle! Please be advised that this is
not a safe area to park. I am certain the thieves were watching and waiting
for me to get out of my car and go for a run. Then they seized the
opportunity.

What a bummer!

Jenny Hitchings

Weekly Workout Update

Reflective Upper Body Apparel at all evening club sessions !

Week of Jan. 2-7:Note that from University Park, there will be a warmup jog to CSUS parking garage near the tennis courts and the workout will be INSIDE THE PARKING GARAGE with lights and no weather issues while there!!!!!

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.	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.	Rescue , NEW COURSE
Groups: A-D..4(1.5) E-F..3(1.5) G-H..2(1.5) SS & FW..Steady	Track type sharpening session at CSUS Parking garage: 6(3 straights), 4(1 straight) 30 sec. stand recovery	Option: Base Building of 5-7 mi. or Tempo run of 4-6 miles	Any distance from 5-6 miles to 18 miles.

Week of Jan. 8-14: Club PREDICTION RUN & ELECTIONS
Come on Chips, we are trying to rebirth the Thursday evening sharpening sessions, but this is pretty hard IF you don’t take advantage of this session. Note that from University Park, there will be a warmup jog to CSUS parking garage near the tennis courts and the workout will be INSIDE THE PARKING GARAGE with lights and no weather issues while there !!!!!

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.	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.	Club Prediction 5k run, Univ. Park Clubhouse
Groups: A-D..4(1),2(800) E-F.3(1),2(800) G-H..2(1),800 SS & FW..Steady	Track type sharpening session in CSUS parking garage 14x 2 straights, 1 straight jog recovery	Option: Base Building of 5-7 mi. or Tempo run of 4-6 miles	5K (with NO watches), then potluck brunch and club annual elections.

Week of Jan. 15-20

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.	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.	Fish Hatchery, Hazel
Groups: A-D..8(1000) E-F..6(1000) G-H..4(1000) SS & FW..Steady	Track type sharpening session in CSUS parking garage 20 x 1 straight @ 1 min.	Option: Base Building of 5-7 mi. or Tempo run of 4-6 miles	Any distance from 5-6 miles to 18 miles.

Club Elections, Prediction Run and Annual Potluck Brunch

14 January, Sunday, University Park Clubhouse

Here's what it is:

This is a fun, free, club-only 5k race that anyone can win. When you register, you put down your predicted time and surrender your watch. Whoever finishes closest to their predicted time wins!

Here’s the schedule:

Registration and food drop-off: 7 am to 7:50 a.m.
5k Prediction Run: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Potluck Brunch: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Club Elections: 10-10:15 a.m.
Cleanup of clubhouse: 11-11:30 a.m.

Here are the directions:

Off Howe at Swarthmore enter parking lot of office building, turn left/north to end of parking area…enter through gate to clubhouse for registration and food drop-off.

Board Election Details

Have you wanted to help keep the Buffalo Chips the best club in Northern California? Have you noticed my eyes glaze when you suggest the club could do something better? Here’s your chance to step up and make something happen. Be a part of the “sausage making” that is the management of the club. We’ll be holding elections for the Board of Directors after the Prediction Run this January 14th. You must be there to vote, but you needn’t be there to be elected. Send me a note if you want to put your name on the ballot!

John Blue, High Dunger

PS: I know it says January 6th in the Buffalo Bible but we couldn't use the clubhouse on that date!

Weekly News Update

Coming….Xmas Relays…The BEST way to get your workout in for this coming weekend is to join with a group of friends and run 4.4 miles around Lake Merced! This is one of THE oldest and most traditional events for runners in all of Northern California. It originally was sited along Hiway 1, but then was moved for safety concerns to the Lake Merced setting where it is on sidewalks and mostly free from cars.

Four person teams with various age and gender combinations are required for team competition scoring. It is great FUN !

Past Weekend…Honolulu Marathon

Men’s winner 2:13; women’s winner 2:27…new COURSE RECORD and a $67,000 total payday for that racer ! And she was not in the “invited runner” group, as she decided to do the event after all the funds for such athletes were distributed, so she paid her own way there and covered her own expenses…easily with those prize winnings !

Honolulu is about the most enjoyable that any 42km challenge can provide. It is almost always too warm for ideal racing, but …who cares….you ARE running “in paradise.”

Be sure and put the Honolulu Marathon on your “to do” list. 17,000 out of the field of 28,000 were visiting Japanese, so clearly they KNOW where the “fun” is.

NOTE: It was a small, but dedicated group that showed up this past Sunday at the Fish Hatchery ! What has happened to many of you? Rain “trauma?”

Weekly Workout Update

Reflective Upper Body Apparel at all evening club sessions !

Week of Dec. 11-17

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.	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.	Bella Bru, Arden & Fair Oaks
Groups: A-D:4(1.25),1 E-F:3(1.25),1 G-H:2(1.25),1	Track type sharpening session on Kadema 8(200), 4(400) 100m; jog recovery	Option: Base Building of 5-7 mi. or Tempo run of 4-6 miles	Any distance from 5-6 miles to 18 miles.

Week of Dec. 18-24: Note that from University Park, there will be a warmup jog to CSUS parking garage near the tennis courts and the workout will be INSIDE THE PARKING GARAGE with lights and no weather issues while there !!!!!

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.	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.	Rescue
Groups: A-D:4(1.5) E-F:3(1.5) G-H:2(1.5)	Track type sharpening session in CSUS parking garage 14x 2 straights, 1 straight jog recovery	Option: Base Building of 5-7 mi. or Tempo run of 4-6 miles	NEW COURSE, Any distance from 5-6 miles to 18 miles.

Week of Dec. 25-31

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.	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.	Fish Hatchery, Hazel
Groups: A-D:5(1) E-F..4(1) G-H..3(1)	Track type sharpening session in CSUS parking garage 20 x 1 straight @ 1 min. See previous week for venue details.	Option: Base Building of 5-7 mi. or Tempo run of 4-6 miles	Any distance from 5-6 miles to 18 miles.

Upcomming Races

December 17, 2005 - Christmas Relays (San Francisco)
December 31, 2006 - Midnight Run (Sacramento)
January 1 - Resolution Run 10M/10K/5K (Auburn)
February 3 - Jed Smith Ultra Classic 50M, 50K, 30K (Sacramento)

USATF Officiating is Fun!

by Ann Gerhardt

Anyone interested in becoming a USATF certified official has a chance to learn how on January 13 at American River College or January 20 at UCDavis Hickey Gym.

Go to www.pausatf.org and click on Officials, then calendar, to get more details.

You DON”T HAVE TO KNOW ANYTHING about officiating. They teach you all that. All you need is a desire to give back to sport and some time to donate.

I’ve been an official for almost 10 years. It’s fun to get to know the area T&F coaches and officials, who are uniformly great people, if sometimes quirky. One can specialize in a particular event (mine are racewalk judging and horizontal jumps), or do some of all of them. The coaches always need officials for local track meets and show their appreciation, at least with a sandwich and chips for meet-day lunch.

Athletes need competent officials in order to keep competition fair and results accurate. It’s impressive to see the growth of athletes as they learn the respect for rules and discipline to follow them, as they mature from rather unruly high schoolers to collegiate stars. We contribute to that growth. We level the playing field so that it is fair for all. You, too, could be a part of it.

Rumors circulated in 2000 that many Chips were going to become certified so they could officiate at the Olympic Track and Field Trials. Most didn’t follow-through and missed a great experience. Actually, becoming certified in January 2000 didn’t qualify anyone to officiate the Trials by summer. It might have qualified someone to be a marshall or to escort athletes to the pee station.

But by 2004, after 4 years of officiating, I was asked to be part of the field event set-up group: You know, the ones who laid the (perfect) white-tape arcs for the hammer, discus, shot put and javelin. Pretty cool being on the field and getting to hang out in the official’s tent, watching competition on closed-circuit TV when it was too hot to sit on the complementary athletes bleachers.

ASICS World Distance Summit

The ASICS World Distance Summit may be of interest to our Buffalo Chip members. It is scheduled for Thursday, December 7, 2006, 6 to 8 pm at the Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf, 550 North Point St., San Francisco, CA 800/942-7348. Some of the top speakers on running are featured at this event: Steve Scott, US Mile record holder at 3:47, current coach at Cal State San Marcos; Dr. Armando Siquieros, past winner of Warf to Warf race, coach at Mission Prep HS in San Luis Obispo which Jordan Hasay, defending Footlocker Nation Champion runs; Jim Spivey, Former Women’s coach at Vanderbilt University and 3:50 miler; Dr. Joe Vigil, 1988 US Olympic Coach and 2004 Olympic coach for marathoner Deena Kastor; and Mike Fanelli, Moderator and commentator on the history of competitive distance running and physiology of training.

This event is absolutely free as a Christmas present from Asics to the coaches and fans of distance running in California. More details can be found at the California Track & Running News website.

San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park will also host the Club Cross Country National Championship Meet on Saturday, December 9, 2006 just east of the polo field. The scheduled start times are: 10:30 am for the Masters Women, 11:30 for the Masters Men; 12:45 pm for the Open Women; and 1:30 for the Open Men. This is a great venue for cross country running. A lot of hard work goes into putting a meet like this together so we are fortunate to have a couple of top quality events for runners and fans in Northern California.

Joel Contreras

Buffalo Chips' Western States Entry

It's that time of year again! Because the Chips run an aid station at the Western States Endurance Run (Devil's Thumb), we have one entry to give to a club member. This year, the Buffalo Chips Board slightly re-jiggered the criteria the 2004 Board adopted and will be using these to select our lucky entrant.

If you are a current member of the Buffalo Chips and are interested in this Western States entry, please read the following carefully.

Buffalo Chips' Western States Endurance Run Entry Prerequisites

The Applicant Must:

1. Be a current member of the Buffalo Chips Running Club in good standing.

2. Be a current member of USATF and have #104 (Buffalo Chips) as their club.

3. Have represented the Buffalo Chips in a USATF race during the calendar year.

4. Have met all of the criteria for Western States Endurance Run (WSER) entry and have entered the regular WSER lottery, and not been selected during the regular drawing.

5. Have exhausted all other "special consideration" opportunities as prescribed by the WSER Board of Directors.

6. Notify the Buffalo Chips Board of Directors, either by email or phone, within three days of the WSER lottery to express their intent to request the Buffalo Chips’ entry.

7. Submit a résumé describing their contribution to the Buffalo Chips and their relevant racing history. (Keep it short. We're slow readers.)

Additional Selection Considerations:

When more than one qualified member requests the Buffalo Chips WSER entry the following guidelines should be employed:

1. First consideration should be given to club members who have contributed significant time to the club during the current or prior year as determined by the current board. Club members such as the Enquirer editor, club Race Directors, Board Members and others who volunteer significant amounts of time to the betterment of the club, and the running community, should be considered in this group.

2. Second consideration should be given to those who have requested Buffalo Chips entry in prior years and have been denied. Also, if all other aspects are deemed equal and one or more applicant has used the exemption in the past, then the member that hasn’t used the exemption previously would have priority.

3. Third consideration would be past WSER performances. The Buffalo Chips Board will consider the likelihood of the applicant finishing the race or scoring USATF points for the club. Also, if an applicant needs a WSER finish to achieve a major milestone, such as a tenth finish, they may not qualify for an automatic entry through the WSER Board of Directors but should be considered for the Buffalo Chips entry.

4. Fourth consideration would be "The good of the Sport." Would granting a certain applicant the exemption enhance the WSER event as well as promote the Buffalo Chips?

5. At its discretion, the Buffalo Chips Board of Directors may select multiple club members as being qualified (i.e., create a "short list") and draw the final name at random.

Good Luck!

John Blue, High Dunger

Weekly News Update

Upcoming THIS WEEKEND !!

California International Marathon, Folsom to Sacramento, Sunday 3 December

Buffalo Bash, Club Party and Awards Banquet, 5-9 pm Sunday, 3 December

CIM EXPO, Friday PM and all day Saturday, Downtown Convention Center

Whew ! One gets tired just thinking about all this “action.”

Quad Dipsea, Saturday, 25 November

Doug Arnold, showing that turning 60 is not a real burden to the inspired, finished with distinction the QUAD DIPSEA this past weekend. Also in the finisher’s column was the ever young 73 year experienced Lee Rhodes. Congratulations to all finishers there and especially to our senior inspirations !

Run To Feed The Hungry, 20,000 and more each year !

The 2006 edition of this wonderful event was staged in perhaps an almost IDEAL Fall day. If you were one of the perhaps dozen or so Sacramento area runners NOT there you missed a most incredible morning group workout.

The men’s event was highly contested and the order of the final paychecks was only decided at the finish line by a 2 second margin between first and second for the men. It had been a solidly contested battle from the second mile onward in that front of the pack group in the 10k. For women, it appears that the general order of finishers was probably decided by the end of the first mile with out-of-towners Kristen Anderson (first) and Heather Gibson (second) taking solid claim to those pay totals, but local CHIP MARY COORDT put her claim in for 3rd quite early in the distance and turned a solid 37 minute effort into that payday for 3rd woman.

Master’s Chip female Jenny Hitchings broke 40 minutes for the VERY FIRST TIME to claim the 40-49 best effort with another impressive Chippee in Angela Tanghetti finishing at 6:53/mile in her first race in a couple of years ! Welcome back Ms. Tanghetti! Diane Kato and Linda Hall also placed well in their respective divisions.

On the men’s side, High Dunger John Blue WON the men’s 40-44 with the creative John Nichols close behind in 3rd for that division. Dennis Early took a 3rd in the 50-54 divison and the 55-59 age group was WON by Chris Enfante. Craig Newport was 3rd in the 60-64 age set with the legendary Gordon Hall claiming 3rd in the 70-74 group. Congratulations to all finishers, of course.

In the fast field 5k, Kirsten Schneider was 2nd in the 35-39 division; Florence Fong was 2nd in the 65-69 and Po Adams WON the over 80 age range. On the men’s side Roger Fong WON the men’s 70-74 and Tim Jordan and Don Spickelmier went 1-2 in the 65-69 set as they continue to duke it out with no clear pattern yet resolved as that battle goes back some 35 years !

Congratulations, of course to ALL FINISHERS!

Reportedly the BIG WINNER on Thanksgiving was the Sacramento Foodbank with around $500,000 generated from this wonderful event for their programs.

THANK YOU SACRAMENTO !

Weekly Workout Update

Remember: Reflective Apparel at ALL club evening workouts !

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.	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.	CIM 7:05 a.m. Folsom to Sac.
Groups: A-H 2 mi, together A-F, then1 mi G-H.2(800) SS & FW steady	Short tempo session on Kadema 20 x 100m	Option: Base Building of 5-7 mi. or Tempo run of 5 miles	The Marathon, Marathon relay, Or VOLUNTEER

We can't have an Enquirer without your contributions

It's that time of the year again...please provide your contributions to the Winter 2007 Buffalo Enquirer issue by December 15. We accept articles, photos, your PRs, etc. Also, if you are or know anyone who is interested in advertising, please let us know and we can provide rates.

Thank you - We can't have an Enquirer without your contributions.

--Susanne & Sara

Weekly News Udpate

Coming this week…Run To Feed The Hungry 5k/10k – Thursday 23 Nov.

Be there or be square. This is THE event in Sacramento’s fitness and fund raising calendar. The morning of Thanksgiving Day we all have the chance to work off a few of those calories that we will be adding when we feast later than afternoon. The Run To Feed The Hungry generates over a $500,000 for Sacramento area programs to feed the homeless and poor. Enter, run and support those less fortunate than ourselves as the holiday season approaches. You can still enter at Fleet Feet 2311 J for the timed category !

Are YOU running the California International Marathon?

Then you SHOULD “race” the Run To Feed The Hungry as part of your final sharpening for this upcoming marathon effort. Getting that final sharpness and experience at full racing effort is a solid PLUS for your upcoming marathon success.

Buffalo Bash Confirmed for the Evening of 3 December

All Chippers and their support crew will be converging on CSUS and the River Front Dining area on the evening of 3 December for the club’s BIG GALA—The Buffalo Bash returns ! Costing ONLY $10/person for your dinner and festivities this event gives the morning marathoners a chance to show off their battle scars and successes, and the program will include the annual club awards and recognitions. Sign up NOW at workouts or directly with club officers, pay your $$, and join the PARTY .

23 November, Sacramento—Run To Feed The Hungry ! Get your entries in NOW !

3 December, Sacramento--- California International Marathon and Relay !

Weekly Workout Update

Remember: Reflective Apparel at ALL club evening workouts !

Tues. 5:30 pm	Thurs. 8 am	Sat. 8 a.m.	Sun. 8 a.m
251 Commerce Circle off Expo Blvd.	Run To Feed The Hungry	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.	Panera, 901 Howe
Groups: A-D.. 3(1.0),4(800) E-F.. 3(1.0), 2(800) G-H.. 1.0, 2(800) SS & FW.. Steady	Support our local foodbank and programs for the needy.	Option: Base Building of 5-7 mi. or Tempo run of 5 miles	Final marathon sharpening: 70 minute workout with 15min. warmup 40 min 10 mi race pace 15min cooldown

Buffalo Bash and Annual Awards Party

This is a special Membership - Wide email alert for the Buffalo Bash and Annual Awards Party.

The Annual Bash will be held at the Sacramento State University River Front Center (The same place as the last two years--about 200 meters from the foot of Guy West Bridge).

Schedule of Events:

• 5 PM to 6 PM No-host cocktails & social hour
• 6 PM to 6:45 Buffet Dinner by Kung Fu Fats (vegetarian, non-vegetarian and vegan options will be available)
• 6:45 PM Buffalo Bash Program, including videos, awards & lots of laughs!!!

We'll also be signing folks up for PAUSATF and Buffalo Chips membership renewals as well as selling the latest in Chips gear so bring your wallet or check book!

Please complete following and turn in with check to BCRC at Tuesday night workout or send to:

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

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Yes, I want to graze with the herd! Please reserve _________ places for me at the Buffalo Bash. Reservations are a measly $10 per-person ($5 for child under 12) before December 1st. The cost is $15 at the door. Please reserve early!

Total enclosed: $___________________

Name (print clearly)____________________________________________________________________ Phone___________________________________

Be Some Buddy!

Be Some Buddy! Girls on the Run of Greater Sacramento is looking for female volunteers to run or walk with a Girls on the Run participant during the maraFUNrun Sunday, December 3, 2006.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Call 916-206-8699
or
info@gotrsac.org

Thanks!

Tuesday Workout Attendees....

Please RETURN the distributed sports history questionnaire at this coming Tuesday night workout. Thanks for your assistance in this graduate student project at CSU, Sacramento.

Nick Herald, research student
George Parrott, research supervisor

TIA,
George

Art Show at the Capital Athletic Club

I was wondering if you could assist me by sending the attached pdf to the Buffalo Chips mailing list. I am the designer who created the Buffalo Chips Club logo. My good friend Sally Edwards (see below) suggested I contact you she is out of the country and is not able to facilitate her idea to send this invitation to the Club's mailing list. Have a look and let me know. The show is free, fun, and attended by fit folks at a fitness club! Refreshments. Thank you in advance for considering my request.
namaste
ardis

www.ardisbow.com

We can only learn to love by loving.
-Iris Murdoch

Oops! I wasn't paying attention when this post came to me. So, to set the record strait ...

The designer of the Logo most of us are familiar with and see on all of the clubs literature and mailings was designed by Laura Yasso (Kulsik) back in 1991/1992.

Weekly News Update

Clarksburg 30k and 5k and Half-Marathon and 20 Miler

Wow, what a set of alternatives! While I am the biggest “fan” of the 20 mile distance at Clarksburg, since it is the original “long road race” in all of Northern California, I would encourage Chips to run the 30k as it is the PA-USATF championship event. ONLY the 30K distance scores runners for team and individual awards in the Grand Prix series as Linda Hall also notes in her report….

The Clarksburg series of races had one of the largest turnouts that I remember probably because they offered so many options this year:

5k, half marathon, 30 k (the PAUSATF race), 30 k relay, and 20 miler. The day started sunny and cool and never really warmed up making it perfect long distance running weather. This year's shirt was a technical fabric T shirt and those who signed up in advance, were able to get their preferred sizes while the procrastinators were swimming in the larger sizes.....a real reason to register early.

Chips participated in most or all of the races. It’s just too bad that those who ran the 20 miler, didn't just run the 30 k and then add on 1.4 miles at the end so that we could count them for team scoring...Oh wel,l maybe next year.

While the race went very well for some of us, there was a group of us who turned the wrong way just after the 20k mark due to a negligent course monitor. We went 1 mile or more in the wrong direction before a firetruck came by to tell us we were going the wrong way and to offer us a ride. Guessing that taking a ride would be against USATF rules, we all turned around and went back past the monitor who allowed us to go the wrong way. We had some choice words on the way back for the monitor who claimed he "did not see" us.....

When we complained to the race director at the end, he said: "How could you go wrong, it is an out and back course!" I don't know about the others, but I was just keeping my eyes on the folks ahead of me, trying to stay with them or catch up. Besides, I remember running by open fields and ditches filled with green water and those were also found on the "wrong way" course. Anyway, the good news is that we all still finished and were able to add 2 unexpected miles to our log books at the end of the day!

The Chips I saw were:

30 k Women
Jenny Hitchings (1) 2:05:28
Liz Ware (13) 2:39
June Montuori (2) 2:46:17
Chris Wellins (ageless.....come on Chris, you have to tell them your age so we can score you!)

And a super senior women's team of
Barbara Elia (1) 2:49:17
Cynci Calvin (2) 2:58:24
Linda (wrong way) Hall (5) 4:00:26

30 k Men:
Mark Murray (11) 2:03:00
Dennis Early (9) 2:12:16
John Nichols (16) 2:09:22
Ernie Takahashi (5) 2:19:04
Tony Alvarez 3:07:59

5k
Nova Poff (age group 1st) 26:29
George Billingsley (age group 1st)
Half marathon
Lindsay Pears Dickson (8) 2:07:39 (a significant PR for her!)
Mike Schwartz (14) 2:07:40 (looks like Lindsay out-sprinted him at the end!)

20 miler:
Sharon Lindeque 3:04:24
Frank Slachman 3:22:20
Mike Villierme 3:52:02
Art (wrong way) Smith 4:25:31
Ron Adams also ran, but I don't know which race. I know there were others that I missed. Sorry.

23 November, Sacramento—Run To Feed The Hungry ! Get your entries in NOW !

3 December, Sacramento--- California International Marathon and Relay !

Weekly Workout Update

Reflective upper body apparel required at all evening club workouts (Tues. &Thur.)

Reflective Apparel at all evening workouts...

Come on Chips, we are trying to rebirth the Thursday evening sharpening sessions. Come out and sample some of the fun of shorter high-speed work.

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.	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.	Rescue
Groups: A-D..2(2),2(800) E-F..2(2) G-H..2, 800 SS & FW.. Steady	Track type sharpening session on Kadema 10(300), 100m jog recovery	Option: Base Building of 5-7 mi. or Tempo run of 4-6 miles	Rolling hills for great CIM prep.

Buffalo Bash--December 3rd

We've finally secured the location of the Buffalo Bash! It will be held the Sunday evening after CIM at the same location as the last two years (Sac State: Kung Fu Fats) and prices will be $10/person in advance or $15 at the door. We will be collecting at workouts, or you can send a note ( Please indicate who and how many.) and a check made out to BCRC to:

Abe Underwood
Attn: Buffalo Bash
11406 Gold Hill Court
Gold River, CA 95670

Menu details are still being finalized and will be available after Monday next week. See you there!
John

Volunteers Needed for CIM Expo

We're looking for a few good Chips to staff the Buffalo Chips booth at the CIM Expo for a few hours on the Friday and/or Saturday morning before the race. If you are available, please contact Jamie at jamiefrink@yahoo.com.

Thanks!

Weekly News Update

VOTE-VOTE-VOTE-VOTE-VOTE-VOTE-VOTE !!!!!!!

Make our system work by making YOUR interests known !

Helen Klein 50k Almost a “Chip Sweep”

Taking 2nd (Erik Skaden), 3rd,John Blue, and 4th (Mark Murray), the Bison completely dominated the top of the finisher order in the 50k event. FIRST WOMAN was Kirsten Schneider in 4:19 (8th overall) and Dennis Early rounded out the top 10 overall in that 50k distance. Also on the finisher list: Dan Cox, Ron Peck and Becky Johnson to note just some of the other buffalo running 31 miles.

Mark Lantz was 5th in a solid 6:57 in the 50 mile division, and Ron Tabler, Cynci Calvin and Linda McFadden were easy to find on the 30k finisher record.

The really unfortunate element of the 30k at Saturday’s Helen Klein races is that it was started….EARLY. Yikes ! It is one thing to start a race a few minutes late, but another entirely to send off the main field while some are still checking sweats, finishing their last porta-potty time, etc.

Dean Karnazes Finishes 50-50-50 with a FLOURISH!

Running the NYC Marathon as the last element in his 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days, highly promoted Dean Karnazes showed his critics that he IS one pretty tough animal. Running 1:30:31 for the crowded first 13.1, dramatic Dean closed his last 13.1 in a slightly negative 1:29:59 to finish at 3:00:30, which was by far his fastest 42km in any of his 50 finishes and he ALMOST caught the highly touted Lance Armstrong (2:59:36). Lance was about TWO MINUTES ahead of Dean at around the 30km point, but Dean was simply MUCH STRONGER than Lance and finished much better over the last 8 miles.

Congratulations to ALL NYC MARATHON FINISHERS including our own Sara Heintz and at least a couple of other Sacramento based Big Apple Masters.

23 November, Sacramento—Run To Feed The Hungry ! Get your entries in NOW !

3 December, Sacramento--- California International Marathon and Relay !

Weekly Workout Update

Reflective upper body apparel required at all evening club workouts (Tues. & Thur.)

Great Buy in reflectorized windbreaker-Wal-Mart has a nice windbreaker with reflective beading on the shoulders for…only about $17. Wow ! Target, by the way, always has good stuff in their men’s and women’s sport apparel for technical fabrics, etc.

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.	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave.	Bella Bru at Fair Oaks & Arden OR Clarksburg 30K
Groups: A-D.. 2(1.5),2(1) E-F.. 2(1.5), 1 G-H.. 1.5, 1, 800 SS 7 FW.. Steady	Track type sharpening session on Kadema 12(200), 100m jog recovery	Option: Base Building of 5-7 mi. or Tempo run of 4-6 miles	Long run on mid-section of bike trail starting from 13.5 mi pt to 22.5 and back.

Helen Klein Reimbursement

Great job, Chips, at the Helen Klein Ultras! I think we made our point with the solid showing, in numbers and placement, in all the races.

To receive up to $50 in reimbursement for your Helen Klein entry, you must follow The Rules.

The Rules:
* You must be a Buffalo Chips member in good standing on race day;
* You must be a USATF member with the Buffalo Chips (club 104) as your club affiliation on race day;
* During the race, you have to be identifiable as a Chip (i.e., run in a Chips jersey); and
* You have to actually start the race (We understand that ultras have a significant DNF risk.).

To request reimbursement, send a note and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) to:

Buffalo Chips Running Club
Attn: Tony Smith
P.O. Box 19908
Sacramento, CA 95819-0908

Thanks!
John

Volunteers Needed for CIM, Dec 3

We are in need of 20-30 volunteers to man the Chip's Aid Station near mile marker 14. More info to come. If interested please contact Jamie Frink at jamiefrink@yahoo.com.

Weekly News Update

Four Bridges hosts about 1300 finishers…

The annual trek around Lake Natomas found about equal numbers of men and women making the 13.1 mile journey around the Lake and back to Folsom for the post-race celebration. Carolyn McCarter was first in the womens’ 45-49 division and Diane Kato took home a 3rd in the women’s 50-54 age group.Dennis Early and Chris Enfante were 2nd and 3rd in the men’s 50-54 group. Craig Newport was 3rd in the men’s 60-64 group. The ever young Tony Alvarez took first in the mens’ 70+ age section. In the women’s 55-59, Maggie Ward claimed a 3rd, and in the next group Cynci Calvin took home a 2nd.

Congrats to ALL finishers !

Marine Corp. Marathon, Washington, D.C.

Ernie Takahashi showed his solid marathon credentials with a 3:39 finish as sponsored in his participation there by VSP, one of the race supporting commercial foundations.

The women’s field at Marine Corps this year was a bit slow with an overall winning time of only 3:00:22, while the men’s was a bit better at just over 2:21.

Big Sur Half Marathon

Katie O’Sullivan notched a new 13.1 mile PR with a 1:55 finish at this beautiful event..

Coming Locally this NEXT WEEKEND: Helen Klein 50k, 50 miles …

Chips CLUB SUPPORT for entries up to $50/person available to help cover entry expenses to this event. See John Blue or other club board members ASAP !

Coming Sunday, Nov. 5: NYC Marathon—What WILL Lance Run? Will Meb break 2:09? Will Deena break 2:20 ??? Check TV and internet coverage for the excitement.

On the World Scene: Nairobi Marathon

Want to run a marathon in one of the worst air quality cities in the world? Want to also finish that 42km with the whole course sited at 6000’ and higher. Try the Nairobi Marathon for your next challenge !

However, don’t go thinking it will be a “cherry pick,” as this is where the unsponsored Kenyans RACE to try to get attention and support for outside travel to real money races and the glory of international competition.

Here are the top performances from yesterday’s 2006 Nairobi 26.2 mi.

MEN -
1. Kiprop Rotich, KEN 2:10:17 ACR
2. Frimin Kipchoge, KEN 2:13:04
3. Alex Malinga, UGA 2:13:06
4. Paul Limo, KEN 2:13:43
5. Christopher Cheboiboch, KEN 2:14:55
6. Josphate Keiyo, KEN 2:15:01
7. Kipkoech Kibiwot, KEN 2:15:06
8. Muturi Karanja, KEN 2:15:17
9. Sammy Nganga, KEN 2:15:19
10. Thumbi Erastus, KEN 2:15:20
11. Philmon Lisoreng, KEN 2:15:21
12. William Koech, KEN 2:15:57
13. Johnstone Chebii, KEN 2:16:15
14. Mutisya Mutua, KEN 2:16:19
15. Francis Chesunei, KEN 2:16:22
16. Kipkosgei Bikot, KEN 2:17:07
17. Tangus Cheruiyot, KEN 2:17:11
18. Daniel Komen*, KEN 2:17:21
19. Kenneth Mungara, KEN 2:17:38
20. Thuita Njoroge, KEN 2:17:40
21. Richard Mwangi, KEN 2:18:09
22. Moses Cherop, KEN 2:18:22
23. Samson Kosgei, KEN 2:18:40
24. Daniel Koringo, KEN 2:19:00
25. Josphat Rop, KEN 2:19:05
26. John Rono, KEN 2:19:12
27. William Solo, KEN 2:19:14
28. Francis Komu, KEN 2:19:30
29. David Nthiga, KEN 2:19:31
30. Alfred Biii, KEN 2:19:44
31. Edwin Maiyo, KEN 2:19:45
32. David Chepkwony, KEN 2:20:03
33. Albert Kiplagat, KEN 2:20:14
34. Kipkemboi Kipkering, KEN 2:20:19
35. Kibitok Rotich, KEN 2:20:29
36. Jonathan Kiptoo, KEN 2:20:30
37. Daniel Bett, KEN 2:20:32
38. Jonathan Cheruyiot, KEN 2:20:44
39. Kipkoech Sawe, KEN 2:20:45
40. Edwin Biwott, KEN 2:20:49
41. Mark Komindany, KEN 2:20:50
42. Njuguna Waire, KEN 2:21:03
43. Peter Andrew, ??? 2:21:12
44. Douglas Mwiti, KEN 2:21:17
45. Maina Njoroge, KEN 2:21:29
46. Paul Njonjo, KEN 2:21:32
47. Simon Maiyo, KEN 2:21:46
48. Daniel Keter, KEN 2:22:10
49. Ronald Munyao, KEN 2:22:20
50. Peter Eripon, KEN 2:22:31
*Not sure which "Daniel Komen" this is

WOMEN -
1. Irene Jerotich, KEN 2:32:42 ACR
2. Zhang Xin, CHN 2:37:30
3. Beatrice Omwanza, KEN 2:39:11
4. Emmah Kariuki, KEN 2:39:27
5. Emily Samoei, KEN 2:42:03
6. Monica Njeru, KEN 2:42:14
7. Filomena Cheyech, KEN 2:42:31
8. Winfridah Kwamboka, KEN 2:45:13
9. Kemunto Mogaka, KEN 2:45:55
10. Hellen Cherono, KEN 2:48:30
The “first string” Kenyans were all OUT OF THE COUNTRY and certainly not running in this race which really had no prize money at all. In the associated half-marathon 100 men broke 66:11, which at altitude is more like 63:00 for sea level.

Weekly Workout Update

This week in OUR TRAINING…

REFLECTIVE UPPER BODY APPAREL REQUIRED IN ALL CLUB EVENING WORKOUTS FROM NOW UNTIL ….SPRING !

NOTE: Final sharpening for CIM SHOULD INCLUDE some shorter “track type” sessions, and we are back to GIVING YOU Thursday evening “super speed” track type sessions staged on Kadema Drive, where we have 1000m of that street marked every 100m for a variety of the shorter/faster sessions. Get your final speed development honed with THURSDAY tune-ups !!!!

Tues. 5:30 p.m.	Thurs. 5:30 pm	Sat. 8 am	Sunday,8 am
251 Commerce Circle	Univ. Park on Univ. Ave	Panera, 901 Howe or Helen Klein	Fish Hatchery
Groups: A-D.. 4(1),2(800) E-F.. 3(1), 2(800) G-H.. 2(1), 2(800) SS & FW..steady	Kadema intervals of… 4(400), 5(300) 6(200) with 100m recovery jogs	Options: Steady state of 5-7 miles or TEMPO of 5 miles after warmup	Round the Lake and then some with marathoners getting in 18-22 miles and others about 12.

At the Races

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CIM Aid Station Captain Needed!

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

Send me a note at: buffaloblue@sbcglobal.net

Thanks!
John Blue

Pacific Association/USATF Announcement

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

Parkway Hero Fund Update

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

This letter went out with our contribution:

To: Steve Ebert
Rancho Cordova Parks & Recreation

Re: Rickey Dickerson Trust fund

October 22, 2006

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

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

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


Sincerely,

The Board and the Members
Buffalo Chips Running Club


Run Safely!

John Blue
High Dunger

PS Link to original article telling how to donate.

Rovers Run is this Saturday Oct. 21

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

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

Weekly News Update

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOTICE: RETURN of THURSDAY “SUPER SPEED” sessions…

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

Weekly Workout Update

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

To All Participants of the 2006 Buffalo Stampede:

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

Chips race alert: Helen Klein 50/50

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

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


The rules:

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

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

See you on race day!
John