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“Having a true faith is the most difficult thing inthe world. Many will try to take it from you.”-PreNovember 28, 2010www.kalamazooarearunners.orgThe Kalamazoo Area RunnersRundownwsletterTitleFrom the PresidentContentsFrom the President Page 1Hot Club News and Events Page 4Run Around Gull Lake December 4Run Through the Lights December 2, 2010NEW! Running Head to Toe Workshop December 11,2010KAR Board Leadership and Succession PlanningKalamazoo Area Runners has MovedNext Board Meeting is January 3, 2010Winter Schedule for The RundownSponsorship OpportunitiesCommunity Events Page 9Girls on the Run Soul MatesJohn Daley Memorial One One RunVolunteers Needed for the Kalamazoo MarathonRunners emerge from the fog during the 2010 TurkeyTrot Time Prediction 5k RunThe extraordinary growth in our running community wasreflected in our annual Kalamazoo Area Runners Turkey TrotTime Prediction 5k Run which attained record participationwith 581 finishers and 735 registrations. This shatters last year’sparticipation record of 449 runners, as more runners continueto embrace the unique event as an annual holiday tradition. Sixyears ago, the Turkey Trot was a grass roots event of less than100 participants held in the fields at KVCC. In 2005, we had tocancel the event due to blizzard-like conditions. There were noindoor facilities, timing was done by volunteers and post run1 | P a g eGroup Runs/Training Page 10Beyond Marathon TrainingSHufflers Marathon TrainingBorgess Run CampGroup Run ListWednesday Night Runs from BHFC on HiatusWednesday Night Runs from Portage YMCA onHiatusWednesday Night Runs – Various LocationsWednesday Night LIVE Runs from Gazelle SportsClub Member Corner Page 12New Member WelcomeTeam KAR Raises $1955 For Arthritis FoundationRoad Hawg 5k and 10k ResultsWMU Turkey Trot 5kMore Marathon NewsVolunteer News

KAR Discount Sponsorsrefreshments consisted of post run hydration. As the eventcontinues to experience unprecedented growth, continuouschange has become inevitable. Prompted by the improvementsat KVCC, we moved the event to Portage West Middle School in2009. This change turned out to be an ideal venue for the eventwith the availability of indoor facilities and an established crosscountry course. Last year we hired a timing company for thefirst time. In 2010, we requested access to larger indoor facilitiesand added refreshments to the post run activities. We alsoadded overall female and male, and costume contest winnercategories.The 2010 winner of the Time Prediction Run turkey, andfinishing closest to predicted time was Angie Straley with adifference of .06 seconds. Angie had a predicted time of 28:10with an actual finish time of 28:09:93. In second place wasMark Dykgraaf with a difference of 1.11 seconds and in third wasErin Augustine, with a difference of 1.24 seconds.Our overall male winner and recipient of the rubber chickenaward was Michael Boulter with a very fast 17:32:88. Overallfemale winner was Megan James with a time of 20:25.56.Winner of the best costume award and the turkey trot ham wasAdam Fishel, who was hard to miss in his Turkey outfit.Full results can be found at www.michigancrosscountry.com.Unless otherwise indicated, effective March 1,2010 please use the KAR discount code whenpurchasing merchandise or services fromdiscount sponsors.Gazelle Sports10% off non-sale shoes. Please supply salesperson with KAR membership number prior tocheck out.Healing Moments MassageMassage bodywork with Joyce Hare located inKVO’s building on Turwill Lane. Discountsapply per session or multiple sessions. KARMember price for one hour is $50.00. Phone:269-327-5824 or 269-217-7563)Prater ChiropracticChiropractic Sports Physician, Daryl Prater,D.C., CCSP, is offering KAR members a $30discount on custom foot orthotics. 2 differentmethods are available: eSoles www.esoles.comwhich uses a laser to scan the contour of thefoot and an air pillow to mobilize the foot intothe ideal neutral position and Footmaxx whichis a force plate that helps break down thebiomechanical movements of the foot forrunners. For more information contact DarylPrater at praterd@aol.comA costume contest was part of the camaraderie of theTurkey Trot2 | P a g eOptions 4 Your HealthKAR Members receive a 10% discount onneutraceutical products (nutritionalsupplements). 269-217-2146 ornestlady@aol.com

continued...DRINK 2 YOUR HEALTHAs a result of the generosity of our participants, we were able tofill two SUV’s with donations for the Kalamazoo Gospel Missionand Portage Community Center. In addition, $261.25 in cashwas designated to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, $130 toKalamazoo Area Runners and $40 to Portage CommunityCenter.We wish to thank all of our participants, volunteers and sponsorsfor making the 2010 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot a hugesuccess. Volunteering for the event were committee membersScott Taylor, Brandon Wise, Darrell Harden andBonnie Sexton, Frank Hui, Michelle Grevenstuk, BrettBeier, Brandi Cole, Mariah Ringinger, Nancy Jager,Angela Gauthier, Angela Keys, Laurie Simmons, SarahSimmons, Robin Carpenter, Alysssa Broekema, LaurenMacVicar, Mary Schinske, Tracie Stapert, SusanHerchel, Maria Downey, Steve Rice, Jalayne Bennett,Carol Heinecke, Ian Heinecke, Charlie Broberg, LeslieScheffers, Tim Scheffers, Mark Sikkla, Becca Sikkla,Francine Bangs, Scott Miller, Mariah Ringinger, FerdiHintz, Dan Robinson, Andrew Vidor, Mandy Vidor,Brad Vincent, Justin Gilllis-Bugg, Max Sine andstudents from Galesburg-Augusta High School.If you’re interested in maintaining an activeand healthy lifestyle with a nutritious fruitjuice blend, check out MonaVie Active. Usedby top professional athletes, Monavie combines19-body beneficial fruits, including the Acaiberry superfood, with plant-derivedglucosomine that promotes healthy joints. Twoounces in the morning and two ounces at nightprovide the antioxidant capacity of 13 servingsof fruits and vegetables. Visithttp://drink2yourhealth.net and click on ―19Fruits‖ then ―MonaVie Orginal and Active‖ formore information. Choose the ―PreferredCustomer‖ page to place an online order andreceive distributor pricing (up to a 34%discount). For more information, contactMadhu or Amisha Mahadevan (734-740-2840).The StudioA Personal Fitness Experience. If you’refighting an injury or just want overall betterhealth check out The Studio (269-352-5518).Discounts apply per session or multiplesessions.Team KAR Volunteers prepare for Turkey TrotRunnersSincere thanks also to our generous sponsors, Agility PhysicalTherapy and Sports Performance, Pride Care Ambulance, Road3 | P a g e

Board of of DirectorsID, Big Apple Bagel, Great Harvest Bread Co. Husted FarmMarket and the Schuemann Family.Hot Club News and EventsRun Around Gull Lake December 4Calling runners of all paces! Join us for a long time KalamazooArea Runners and Battle Creek Road Runners tradition. TheRun Around Gull Lake is held the first Saturday of the month inNovember and December and features a peaceful andpicturesque 11.7 mile excursion around the perimeter. Deersightings likely. Click here for the Gull Lake Course MapMeet in the Bayview Gardens parking lot at 7:00 am Saturday,December 4. Heads up - rest room facilities are not available atthe run start and we recommend stopping enroute. Hydrationwill be dropped courtesy of Run Around Gull Lake DirectorMark Sigfrids. Breakfast at Frona's cafe afterwards. For moreinformation contact Mark at msigfrids@kvcc.edu.Bonnie SextonPresidentBonnie.sexton@kalamazooarearunners.orgBonnie.sexton@kalamazooarearunners.orgLeslie Leslie ScheffersVice Vice President, MembershipLeslie.scheffers@kalamazooarearunners.orgLeslie.scheffers@kalamazooarearunners.orgRobin CarpenterTreasurerRobin.carpenter@kalamazooarearunners.orgRobin.carpenter@kalamazooarearunners.orgScott TaylorSecretaryScott.taylor@kalamazooarearunners.orgScott.taylor@kalamazooarearunners.orgCarol Carol Vogt VogtVice Vice President, MarketingCarol.Vogt@kalamazooarearunners.orgCarol.Vogt@kalamazooarearunners.orgMichelle FaklerVice Vice President, Special EventsMichelle.fakler@kalamazooarearunners.orgMichelle.fakler@kalamazooarearunners.orgBrandon WiseVice Vice President, DevelopmentBrandon.wise@kalamazooarearunners.orgBrandon.wise@kalamazooarearunners.orgRun Through the LightsThursday, December 2, 20106:30 p.m., Gazelle Sports, Downtown Kalamazoo4 | P a g e

Event and Program DirectorsEvent Details:Celebrate the season downtown on Thursday, December 2,2010. Join Gazelle Sports and Kalamazoo Area Runners for afestive run through the holiday lights of Downtown Kalamazoo!Everyone is welcome to this 5k Fun Run. The run begins at 6:30p.m. from Gazelle Sports.During the fun run, runners will traverse the downtown areadecorated for the holiday season, followed by a loop aroundBronson Park and head back to the finish at Gazelle Sports.Immediately following the run, participants are invited to gatherfor refreshments, costume contest and prize raffle. The event isfree to community, however, participants are asked to bring anon-perishable food item(s) as an entry fee. All food andmonetary donations will benefit the Kalamazoo Loaves &Fishes.Don’t miss the post-run events! All participants will be eligiblefor the door prize drawing. Prizes will also be awarded for thefollowing categories:• Best costume• Most visible runner (lights or reflectors)• Oldest event shirt• The family with the most participating membersEvent registration is required. Register Online via signmeupbelow.Joe HulsebusDirector Technology SupportClub Series and Volunteer TrackingJoe.Hulsebus@kalamazooarearunners.orgPhil GoodwinDirector, Graphic and Web DesignPhil.goodwin@kalamazooarearunners.orgSteve BrownDirector, Member Reception Runsb.steve69@yahoo.comSherrie MannDirector, Indoor Track WorkoutsSherrie.mann@kalamazooarearunners.orgTerry HutchinsCo-Director, Kal-Haven Trail RunTerry.hutchins@kalamazooarearunners.orgJulie WojtaszekCo-Director, Kal-Haven Trail RunDirector, Online RegistrationJulie.Wojtaszek@kalamazooarearunners.orgWendy SosvilleCo-Director Shadow, KalamazooKlassic (KAR)Bonnie SextonKAR Director, Safari TrainingDirector, Fast Track TrainingDirector, Beyond Marathon TrainingBonnie.sexton@kalamazooarearunners.orgEric and Peggy ZeebCo-Directors, Easter Hashpzeeb2000@yahoo.comVolunteer Opportunities:Many volunteers are needed to staff the 2010 Run Through theLights event. Earn 10 KAR volunteer points and enjoy thefestivities of the season. We have the following opportunities:Set-up (15 volunteers) Individuals are needed to setupvolunteer area, refreshments area, registration/fooddrop-off. Time commitment is approximately 2:30 –6:00pm.Registration (3-4 volunteers) Individuals areneeded to help register participants and collect fooddonations. Time commitment is approximately 5:00 –Michelle FaklerTeam Co-Captain, Relay for LifeMichelle.fakler@kalamazooarearunners.orgFerdi Hintz and Pam BonerTeam Co-Captains, Relay for LifeBob SmolaDirector, Kalamazoo Marathon PaceTeamsBob.smola@kalamazooarearunners.orgGale FischerAnother Runner’s PerspectiveGale.fischer@kalamazooarearunners.org5 | P a g e

Event and Program Directorscontinued7:00pm.Course Marshalls (30+ volunteers) Individuals areneeded to provide direction on the course. Bring somenoisemakers, good cheer and dress in festive attire forthis fun volunteer opportunity. Time commitment isapproximately 6:00 – 8:30pm.Refreshments/Tear Down (8-10 volunteers)Greet participants at the finish and providerefreshments. Direct participants to post-race eventsand help tear down after festivities have concluded.Time commitment is approximately 6:30 – 8:30pm.Carol VogtCo-Director, Boston Spring Fling RunCarol.Vogt@kalamazooarearunners.orgStephanie SabinCo-Director, Run Through the LightsStephanie.sabin@kalamazooarearunners.orgScott TaylorDirector, Turkey Trot Time PredictionRunScott.taylor@kalamazooarearunners.orgAndrew VidorDirector, Wed Night Portage YMCARunsajvidor@mtu.eduTo volunteer, click here to register online or contact DanaSchmitt at dschmitt@gazellesports.com / 269.342.5996 Ext.107.Steve RiceDirector, Wed Night Borgess Healthand Fitness Center Runsgostever@gmail.comDarrell HardenDirector, Wednesday Night RunsDogbert10@comcast.netPete PostDirector, Saturday Spring TrainingRunsDreamfast37@charter.netNEW! Running Head to Toe WorkshopSaturday, December 11, 2011Dave WalchDirector, Halloween Hashdavid.walch@kalamazooarearunners.org9:30am – 12:30pmPortage Community Center6 | P a g e

7 | P a g e325 East Centre Avenue, Portage, MISave the Date! Attention all Runners! It is time to start thinking about your 2011 season and this isNOT your ordinary clinic. Join us for the First Annual Running Head-to-Toe Workshop organized bythe Kalamazoo Area Runners and Agility Physical Therapy & Sports Performance on Saturday,December 11 th , immediately following local training runs. This will be an interactive and informativeworkshop discussing all the ―Hot Topics‖ related to running. We have assembled a panel ofSouthwest Michigan’s ―elite‖ experts in their field of care. Furthermore, they are all accomplishedrunners from short to long distance events…Runners Helping Runners! Run and get signed upnow…space is limited to 75 participants. This event is FREE to members of the KalamazooArea Runner. Attendees are asked to bring toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo)for the Portage Community Center. All activities will be held at Portage Community Center,our host sponsor, at 325 East Centre Avenue, Portage, MI beginning at 9:30am.Speaker Line-up (15 min. interactive talks):9:30-10:00 Registration and refreshments10:00-10:05 Introduction10:05-10:20 Chanel Kerschbaum, RD, CPT, Owner & Registered Dietician (Health n Motion)Breakdown & Analysis of Endurance Drinks: The Pro’s and Con’s.10:20-10:35 Thomas Goodwin, DO, CAQSM, Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained and Doctor ofOsteopathic Medicine (ProMed Family Practice & Kalamazoo Orthopaedic Clinic/Borgess Bone &Joint Institute) Getting to the Sole of Barefoot Running: From a Physicians Perspective.10:35-10:50 Mark Olson, Owner & Head Training Coach (Athletic Mentors) Train Smarter, NotHarder: How Science Can Help Your Performance.10:50-11:05 Rob Lillie, Manager (Gazelle Sports- Kalamazoo) Introduction to Good FormRunning…The Importance of Midfoot Strike with Running.11:05-11:15 Quick Break!11:15-11:30 Eddie O’Connor, PhD, Sport Psychologist (Performance Excellence Center—Mary FreeBed) What Runners Can Do When Positive Thinking Doesn’t Work.11:30-11:45 Adriano Rosa, C-Ped, ATC, Certified Pedorthist (Biocorrect Custom OrthoticsLaboratory) Why and When a Custom Orthotic is Necessary for Running.11:45-12:00 Scott Miller, PT, MS, SCS, CSCS, Board Certified Sports Physical Therapist (AgilityPhysical Therapy & Sports Performance) Gluts: Why are They So Important?12:00-12:15 Q&A session for the panel membersOnline Registration via SignMeUp and more information is available at the Running Head to ToeWeb Page. Registration will close once the 75 cap is attained.KAR Board Leadership and Succession Planning

We need your time and talents to lead Kalamazoo Area Runners, Michigan’s largest running club, tothe next level of excellence! The KAR Annual Banquet and Election is scheduled the evening ofMarch 22, 2011 and is still months off, but we are already talking succession planning as we headinto 2011. At this time, we know the following positions will be vacated:President (due to term limits) (Bonnie Sexton)Vice President of Development (Brandon Wise)Secretary (Scott Taylor)Vice President of Marketing and Communications (Carol Vogt)We ask that you thoughtfully consider serving as part of the leadership team of our rapidly growingand thriving organization. Candidates must be members of the Kalamazoo Area Runners for aminimum thirty days prior to the election and may run for any Board position, regardless of whetherit is being vacated. Job Descriptions for Board positions are available upon request. Please contactBonnie Sexton at bonnie.sexton@kalamazooarearunners.org to request a job description and/orexpress an interest.Kalamazoo Area Runners has Moved!The Kalamazoo Area Runners P.O. Box has moved to Portage! Effectively immediately, our newaddress is:Please note the change for your records.Kalamazoo Area RunnersPO Box 393Portage, MI 49081-0393Next KAR Board Meeting January 3, 2011The next KAR Board Meeting is January 3, 2011 at 6:30pm at the Maple YMCA Chapel. As always,members are welcome to attend. For questions contact Bonnie Sexton atbonnie.sexton@kalamazooarearunners.org.Winter Schedule for The RundownDuring the winter months, The Rundown will be published every three – four weeks. Please notethe change for any information you wish to have included. Kalamazoo Area Runners welcomesrunning-related news and event information from members and the local running community forpublication in The Rundown. We try to be sensitive to inbox invasion and limit the number ofindividual email blasts mostly to internal KAR communications. If you would like somethingpublished, to guarantee inclusion please submit at least three - four weeks in advance to BonnieSexton at bonnie.sexton@kalamazooarearunners.org. Whether it is a story you wish to share or ablurb on an upcoming event or program, we would be happy to publish it.8 | P a g e

Sponsorship OpportunitiesKalamazoo Area Runners is seeking sponsorships for several events and programs (listed below). Inaddition we welcome for consideration general club and discount sponsors. If you know of anindividual, business or other organization interested in sponsoring any of the following pleasecontact Brandon Wise at wiserunner615@gmail.comKal-Haven Trail RunEaster HashRunner Recognition Program ($500 exclusive presenting sponsor to cover awards)Club Championship Series (Sponsor to cover awards)YMCA Healthy Kids Day RunKalamazoo KlassicThanksgiving Day Turkey TrotHalloween HashDiscount SponsorsGeneral Club SponsorsCommunity Events & ProgramsRun for you . . . Run for Girls on the RunBe A Girls on the Run SoleMate**Greater Kalamazoo Girls on the Run will pay for the BeyondMarathon Training KAR Membership Dues ($20) OR Borgess RunCamp – Snowbusters ($75) for any participant who signs up to be aSoleMate.SoleMates is the charity running “leg” of Girls on the Run and uses thepower of running to make a difference for our girls. Teams or individuals(men and women) pursue individual goals such as running a marathon or completing a triathlon while raising moneyto support participants in Girls on the Run. We are an official charity of the Kalamazoo Marathon – but athletes canparticipate in any event to support Girls on the Run.Your personal goals, like running a 5k, a half or full marathon, or completing a triathlon can help thousands of younggirls live their own dreams. Join SoleMates and raise money for the Greater Kalamazoo Girls on the Run.Runners are asked to raise a minimum of just $262. To sign up for SoleMates in support of the Greater KalamazooGirls on the Run, visit www.girlsontherunsolemates.org.What is Girls on the Run?9 | P a g e

Simply put, Girls on the Run transforms the way girls see themselves and their opportunities. This is done as thirdthrough eighth grade girls experience lessons that teach them about healthy decision making and life skills, all whiletraining to run a 5k (3.1-mile) run at the end of our 10-week program. Girls in the program learn about mental,physical, emotional and social health, as well as feel their power soar after crossing the finish line. This past spring,the program was delivered to over 2,050 third, fourth and fifth grade girls in the Greater Kalamazoo area. And theamazing thing is that although it costs $150 per girl to participate, no girl is ever turned away because of her inabilityto pay. In fact, this year, 74% of the girls who participated needed either full or partial financial support, and that‟swhy we need your help to ensure every girl who wants it gets her chance to be a „girl on the run.‟www.girlsontherunkazoo.orgJohn Daley Memorial One One RunOrganized by Gazelle Sports, kick off the New Year with the John Daley Memorial One One Run at1:00, January 1, 2011. The event features a 2.2 mile or 4.4 mile walk/run around Spring ValleyPark. Finish in the big tent filled with food, music and fun! There are tons of great prizes, and youmay even win the coveted grand prize...Charlie Miller's Chainsaw!The event raises money for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo. For more information,registration and/or to volunteer, visit the One One Run Web PageVolunteers Needed for the Kalamazoo MarathonInterested in working on a committee? How about volunteering on race day? Volunteer Registrationis now available for the Kalamazoo Marathon (at the Borgess Run For the Health of It.) athttp://borgessrun.com/?page_id=675. Volunteers are needed to work on committees to help createexcitement in the community before the race, and of course, volunteers the day of the event.Training Programs and Group RunsRegistration Now Open! Begin your Journey to 26.2 withthe 2010 – 2011 Beyond Marathon Training ProgramAn amazing journey into the far reaches of outer space awaits you. The 2010 – 2011 BeyondMarathon Training Program will target Boston and the inaugural Kalamazoo Marathon. Place thelaunch date on your calendar. Orientation and Blast Off are Tuesday, December 7 at 7:00pm atBorgess LEC Auditorium. We are introducing a brand new program design featuring:10 | P a g e

• Organized Saturday morning runs at various locations across greater Kalamazoo led byexperienced coaches and marathoners. Our planning team has completed nearly 200marathons with collective experience organizing and/or coaching The Beyond, The Safari,Fast Track, Borgess Run Camp, Girls on the Run and High School Track and Cross Country.• Course maps and hydration (water and electrolyte beverages)• Packets containing three levels of training schedules with day by day workouts and snapshotschedules targeting your choice of the Kalamazoo or Boston Marathons• Weekly email and blog site communications with training tips, marathon news and more• Pace teams ranging from under 7:30 min miles – more than 12:00 min miles• KVO gait analysis, core strengthening and stretching clinic• Blast off party and orientation featuring our famous Yankee Swap gift giveaway• Opportunity to purchase Beyond Patagonia apparel below retail• A FUN winter experience with shared camaraderie and team spirit.• New this year, optional educational clinics begin at 7:00am, discussion at 7:45am and runs at8:00am (Runs begin at 7:30 am starting February).• 2010 – 2011 Program is FREE of charge to members of Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR).Non-member friends may join KAR upon registration.Program runs December 11, 2010 – April 30, 2011. Build your base mileage now…..participants mustbe able to run 5 miles comfortably at program start. A base building schedule can be found athttp://karbeyond.wordpress.com/training-schedules/. Registration is OPEN! For moreinformation please visit www.karbeyond.wordpress.com or contact Bonnie Sexton atbonnie.sexton@kalamazooarearunners.org.Yes, you can now register for the Kalamazoo Marathon and save! Cost is currently $60 and increasesto $75 after November 30, 2010. Visit www.kalamazoomarathon.com for more information andonline registration.SHufflers Galloway Marathon and Half Marathon TrainingPrefer the run/walk approach to marathon training? The Kalamazoo SHufflers Galloway-basedMarathon and Half Marathon Training Program will begin December 11 (orientation December 4)and targets the Kalamazoo Marathon and Borgess Run for the Health of It! Half Marathon. Programis free to the community. For more information and registration visit Kalamazoo SHufflersMarathon Training ProgramBorgess Run Camp 5k Half Marathon, Full Marathon TrainingBorgess Run Camp offers a 5k and half marathon training program, and new this year has added amarathon training component geared towards the Kalamazoo Marathon. The 8-week marathontraining build-up program, Breaking the Ice, begins December 11, 2010 and prepares runners for thehigher mileage later on. Snowbusters, the regular Borgess Run Camp program, begins February 5,2011. Program fees apply. For more information visit www.borgessruncamp.com.Greater Kalamazoo Group Run and Training Program List11 | P a g e

For a comprehensive list of all group runs and training programs, visit Greater Kalamazoo GroupRuns and Training ProgramsON HIATUS! Wednesday Night Runs at Borgess Health andFitness CenterThe Wednesday night runs from Borgess Health and Fitness Center are on hiatus until the BeyondMarathon Training Program begins in December. Stay tuned for details. Contact Steve Rice atgostever@gmail.com for more information.Volunteer Program Event – 20 Points to Drop Aid StationsON HIATUS! Wednesday Night Runs at Portage YMCAWed Nights at 6:00 pm at the Portage YMCA for a mid-week 2 nd long run. Please park in the lot andmeet by the A-frame building. (7:30 – 8:30 Pace) Contact Andrew Vidor at ajvidor@mtu.edu to beadded to the email distribution and/or for more information. Locations sometimes vary. Pleasebring your own hydration.Volunteer Program Event – 20 Points to Drop Aid StationsWednesday Night Runs – Varied LocationsWed Nights at 6:00 pm from varied locations. (9:30 – 10:30 pace) Email Darrell Harden atdogbert10@comcast.net for location.Volunteer Program Event – 20 Points to Drop Aid StationsWednesday Night LIVE Fun Runs at Gazelle SportsWednesday Night LIVE Runs meet at 6:00pm at downtown Kalamazoo Gazelle Sports and continuethrough the winter months. Runs are 2 – 6 miles; you chose the distance that is right for you. Allabilities are welcome to join this mid-week easy run! Contact Laura Vanderbeek atlvanderbeek@gazellesports.com for more information.Club Member CornerNew Member Welcome….Please join us in extending a warm welcome to the following new Kalamazoo Area RunnersMembers (this doesn’t reflect some new members joining recently through the Beyond):KevinCarolynBrentJeanJackWillStewardRichardRaul12 | P a g eArmstrongKreigerKreigerSandstromSandstromSandstromSandstromBarberGarcia

JimPiperJusticeSpaedtTeam Kalamazoo Area Runners Raises $1955 for the ArthritisFoundation through the Jingle Bell RunTeam Kalamazoo Area Runners raises $1955 for the Arthritis FoundationAfter a one year hiatus, the Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell 5k Run returned to Kalamazoo for 2010,this time staging at Portage Celery Flats. With 414 participants, the event attracted its largestKalamazoo turnout ever. Kalamazoo Area Runners organized a fundraising team for the eventcaptained by Bonnie Sexton. Thanks to the combined efforts of our members, Kalamazoo AreaRunners won awards for the largest team, and the most funds raised out of 29 teams, winning anautographed hockey puck and jersey from Red Wings Starting Goalie Jimmy Howard. Both itemswill be donated as silent auction items to KAR’s American Cancer Society Relay for Life Team.Forty-nine team members raised $1955 for the Arthritis Foundation. Thanks to each one of our teammembers as well as KAR photographer Lana Hulsebus. Members of the award winningfundraising team were: Erin Augustine, Robert Augustine, John Avink, Heidi Baker, ZachBaker, Francine Bangs, Brett Beier, Collin Bennett, Jalayne Bennett, Alyssa Broekema,Kenneth Brooks, Todd Carlin, Brandy Cole, Cindy Comer, Katie Conor, Maria Downey,Thomas Durlach, Tonya Durlach, Angela Elhammer, Jimmy Fitzgerald, Jessica Foley,Ryan Geers, Christine Gilmore, Shari Glaser, Darrell Harden, Sara Holden, Tim13 | P a g e

Holden, Joe Hulsebus, Rachel Konieczka, Josh Krone, Lora Krone, Jen Lindsay, AddieMaston, Frank Maston, Rick Motter, Hannah Norton, Teri Olbrot, Christie Pierce,Bonnie Sexton, Mark Sikkila, Laurie Simmons, Sarah Simmons, Amy Tanis, MatthewTanis, Aspen Tapley, Kevin Theisen, Kristen Wight and Julie WojtaszekIn addition to our fundraising team success, many KAR members earned competitive honors as well.Joe Hulsebus won Master’s Male with a 19:19. Landing in the age group winners circle were:Zachary Baker (1 st ), Francine Bangs (1 st ), Collin Bennett (1 st ), Kenneth Brooks (1 st ),Brandy Cole (3 rd ), Cindy Comer (2 nd ), Thomas Durlach (3 rd ), Angela Elhammer (1 st ),Ryan Geers (2 nd ), Chelsey Jones (1 st ), Jennifer Lindsay (3 rd ), Rick Motter (1 st ), HannahNorton (1 st ), Teri Olbrot (3 rd ), Bonnie Sexton (1 st ), Steve Snow (3 rd ), Danielle Swift (1 st ),Kevin Theisen (3 rd ) and Julie Wojtaszek (1 st ).Congratulations to all our KAR Jingle Bell Run Finishers:Name Time AgeGroupMeg Adair 0:34:31Erin Augustine 0:27:26Heidi Baker 0:30:52Zachary Baker 0:18:29 1stFrancine Bangs 0:29:10 1stBrett Beier 0:25:15Collin Bennett 0:18:10 1stAlyssa Broekema 0:27:59Kenneth Brooks 0:17:55 1st14 | P a g e

Todd Carlin 0:28:28Kristy Carlson 0:33:51Brandy Cole 0:26:08 3rdCindy Comer 0:27:08 2ndKatie Conor 0:54:17Maria Downey 0:27:28Jason Duelge 0:39:48Thomas Durlach 0:18:52 3rdTonya Durlach 0:29:32Angela Elhammer 0:25:29 1stJessica Foley 0:29:37Ryan Geers 0:17:56 2ndChristine Gilmore 0:34:37Shari Glaser 0:28:37Darrell Harden 0:22:50Sara Holden 0:35:04Tim Holden 0:31:34Joe Hulsebus 0:19:19 1stCarrie Hybels 0:41:55Chris Hybels 0:29:30Lauren Hybels 0:29:56Megan Hybels 0:41:55Chelsey Jones 0:22:20 1stKevin Kane 0:30:26Rachel Konieczka 0:30:05Jennifer Lindsay 0:23:58 3rdMatt Longjohn 0:25:12Frank Maston 0:34:26Chrissy Mitchell 0:34:37Rick Motter 0:20:58 1stHannah Norton 0:18:21 1stTeri Olbrot 0:27:46 3rdChristie Pierce 0:26:26Christie Ruesink 0:31:35Damian Ruesink 0:31:3715 | P a g e

Bonnie Sexton 0:22:46 1stMark Sikkila 0:24:24Laurie Simmons 0:34:38Sarah Simmons 0:34:37Amy Snow 0:49:40Steve Snow 0:22:45 3rdDanielle Swift 0:23:15 1stAmy Tanis 0:27:52Matthew Tanis 0:27:52Kevin Theisen 0:21:23 3rdJulie Wojtaszek 0:22:25 1stRoad Hawg 5k and 10k ResultsThe Road Hawg 5k and 10k attracted an entourage from the KAR membership with several overalland age group award winners. With ten year age groups and awards going to first place only, thiswas an outstanding accomplishment. In the 5k, Carole Bolthouse and Gale Fischer won femaleand male masters. Finishing in the age group winners circle were Thomas Durlach (1 st ) andKevin Rabineau (1 st ).In the 10k, age group winners circle were Jeff Layne (1 st ), Peggy Zeeb (1 st ), Leslie Scheffers(1 st ), Max Sine (1 st ) and Sarah Yetter.*** 5K ***Congratulations to all our 5k and 10k finishers:Name Time AgeGroupCarole Bolthouse 0:21:23femalemasterswinnerThomas Durlach 0:18:26 1stMichelle Dutton 0:28:00Gale Fischer 0:17:51Sara Holden 0:32:12Tim Holden 0:32:52male masterswinnerKevin Rabineau 0:18:24 1stJane Rolfe 0:36:59Scott Schinske 0:28:3816 | P a g e

*** 10K ***Name Time AgeGroupGregg Andres 1:00:42Lori Cupp 0:49:19Jeff Domenico 0:41:18Tonya Durlach 1:01:01Casie Dussia 0:48:44Michael Dutton 0:52:56Sherri Dutton 0:49:47Ryan Geers 0:36:39Joe Hulsebus 0:39:48Jeff Layne 0:37:30 1stJonathan Marsh 0:37:36Jim Praeger 0:42:54Stephanie Sabin 0:48:45Leslie Scheffers 0:42:34 1stTim Scheffers 0:43:28Mary Schinske 0:49:41Lisa Schreiner 0:48:30Maximilian Sine 0:58:43 1stSarah Yetter 0:45:59 1stEric Zeeb 0:50:52Peggy Zeeb 0:41:23 1stWMU Turkey Trot 5kThe WMU Turkey Trot is known for its indoor finish and notoriety as the oldest race in Kalamazoo.It comes as no surprise Peggy Zeeb won overall female with a 21:24. Finishing in the age groupwinners circle were Anne Betts (1 st ), Ryan Geers (1 st ), Gary Gibson (1 st ), Lauren Hollis(1 st ), Jeff Layne (1 st ) and Joe Reitz (1 st ).Congratulations to all of our WMU Turkey Trot 5k finishers.Name Time AgeGroupMarcel Alkemade 0:24:12Jordan Bast 0:21:2217 | P a g e

Anne Betts 0:24:52 1stTodd Carlin 0:28:49Thomas Durlach 0:19:31Tonya Durlach 0:31:45Danielle Gauthier 0:28:06Ryan Geers 0:18:24 1stGary Gibson 0:27:56 1stGavin Gibson 0:27:55Justin Gibson 0:34:53Lauren Hollis 0:21:46 1stBrian Horvitz 0:26:23Joe Hulsebus 0:19:43Carla Koretsky 0:23:17Jeff Layne 0:18:48 1stMatt Longjohn 0:26:01Jonathan Marsh 0:18:54Frank Maston 0:37:57Brandy Mohr 0:41:11Bryan Proper 0:31:50Kristin Ray 0:29:25Joe Reitz 0:18:30 1stGreg Serkaian 0:22:59Andrew Simmons 0:19:20Brian Unser 0:25:35Scott VanLoo 0:21:22Eric Zeeb 0:26:05Peggy Zeeb0:21:24overall femalewinnerMore Marathon News….It took us a while, but our resourceful KAR Director Technology Support Joe Hulsebus was able towork his magic and extract KAR results for the Detroit FreePress Marathon. Congratulations to allour finishers…NameTimeMeg Adair 6:00:0118 | P a g e

Peggy Fehn 4:46:01Jack Hansen 4:29:24Lauren Hollis 3:34:06Kevin Kane 3:16:52George Korr 3:26:15Erin Kucera 4:53:07Eli Lake 3:49:57Ann Olson 3:45:36Laura Spaid 4:54:48Shane Thompson 4:05:35Marie Vermeulen 3:38:54Where were you on Halloween? Bruce Merchant, Eric Blackwell and Dan Sarkipato allcompleted the 2500 th running of the Athens Marathon on October 31 in Greece. Happy Anniversaryto 26.2!Gale Fischer finished his 24th marathon in a very chilly Indianapolis with a 3:00:04. Jane Rolferan her first half marathon since her hip replacement surgery, finishing third in her age divisionwith a 2:38. Congratulations Gale and Jane!Volunteer News….We couldn’t’ do it without your efforts! Thanks to all of you who have volunteered this year for KARevents and programs. The year isn’t over yet and 141 members have served to date, and we havemany more volunteers signed up to help with the Run Through the Lights. Below are the standings.In first place is last year’s Volunteer of the Year, Natalie Dale, with 210 points. The top threewinners receive a special award at our Annual Banquet. The remaining volunteers receive one entryfor every 10 points earned in a special drawing. Ten names are pulled for special prizes. AllVolunteer Program awards are thanks to the generosity of sponsor Gazelle Sports.NamePointsDale,Natalie 210Rice,Steve 130Scheffers,Leslie 120Buffenbarger,Marty 110Smola,Bob 110Zeeb,Peggy 110Bangs,Francine 100Brammer,Mark 10019 | P a g e

Harden,Darrell 100Mann,Sherrie 100Orwin,Colleen 100Orwin,Michael 100Poznanski,Bob 100Vidor,Andrew 100Watts,Sherri 100Rolfe,Jane 90Sochor,Tim 90Wojtaszek,Julie 90Kane,Kevin 80Orwin,Charlene 80Orwin,Jeffrey 80Backer,Zach 70Scheffers,Tim 70Smith,Daniel 70Walch,Dave 70Wise,Brandon 70Boris,Andy 60Dobbie,Brian 60Young,Kathy 60Brown,Steve 50Buffenbarger,Bryce 50Cropsey,Tracy 50Cupp,Lori 50Elder,Kelly 50Fried,Carl 50Fulcomer,Teresa 50Hansen,Jack 50Hulsebus,Joe 50Hulsebus,Lana 50Hutchins,Terry 50Hybels,Carrie 50Kelaher-Young,Allison 50Launt,Dan 50MacDonald,Cindi 50Maston,Frank 5020 | P a g e

Richman,Rollin 50Sosville,Wendy 50Stanley,Aaron 50Stanley,Jody 50Teeter,Jim 50Thomas,Christina 50Tran,Jamie 50Wason,Kim 50Zeeb,Eric 50Herschel,Susan 40Hoffmann,Julie 40MacVicar,Lauren 40Robinson,Dan 40Bertch,Russell 30Maston,Addie 30Naegele,Elaine 30Zahnow,Chuck 30Alkemade,Marcel 20Grevenstruk,Michelle 20Heinicke,Carol 20Heinicke,Ian 20Hintze,Ferdi 20Hui,Frank 20Keyes,Angela 20Mergen,Vicky 20Morrow,Bud 20Owen,Cindy 20Pryor,Mandy 20Rininger,Mariah 20Sexton,Steven 20St. Clair,Mike 20Stevens,Carole 20Stoddard,Brenda 20Tanja,Heather 20Acosta,Alicia 10Austin,Larrie 10Beier,Brett 1021 | P a g e

Bennett,Jalayne 10Binder,Kate 10Bolthouse,Carole 10Boner,Pam 10Brammer,Carolyn 10Broberg,Charlie 10Broekema,Alyssa 10Carpenter,Phil 10Clark,Ryan 10Cole,Brandy 10Coyne,Tom 10Crowell,Chris 10Dahmer,Bob 10DeDoes,Cristi 10Downey,Maria 10Elhammer,Angela 10Ettwein,Tony 10Fletcher,Tara 10Ford,Diane 10Gardiner,John David 10Gauthier,Angela 10Graber,Jen 10Hadden,Karen 10Hare,Gordon 10Hendriksma,Ray 10Jager,Nancy 10Jeske,Sheila 10Knoll,Kelley 10Lensink,Erica 10Lindsay,Jennifer 10Miller,Scott 10Morris,Don 10Motter,Rick 10Mowry,Allison 10Oostveen,Hetal 10Parker,Heather 10Phillips,Howie 1022 | P a g e

Phillips,Judy 10Reid,Ron 10Sabin,Emma 10Sabin,Stephanie 10Schinske,Mary 10Sexton,Michael 10Sexton,Paige 10Shubnell,John 10Sigfrids,Mark 10Sikkila,Mark 10Simmons,Andrew 10Simmons,Laurie 10Simmons,Sarah 10Sine,Maximilian 10Smittendorf,Dan 10Spaid,Laura 10Stoneburner,Lori 10Urban,Sam 10Vidor,Mandy 10Vincent,Brad 10Wilson,Michael 10Zeeb,Neil 10Kalamazoo Area Runners does not endorse any specific political or religious viewpoint of partners, sponsors,and benefiting or otherwise listed organizations23 | P a g e