The Pace Setter - Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club

Publication of Hudson-MohawkRoad Runners ClubVol. 31 No.8Editor:Kari Gathen Ipacesellerarlicles@nycap.rr.comlManaging Editor:Robin Nagengastlpseditor123@gmail.com)Assistant Managing Editor:OpenAssociate Editor:Bill RobinsonProduction Editors:Kathleen Bronson, Terri Commerford,Mike McLeanAdvertising/Business Directors:Jim Tierney (869-5597, runnerjmt@aol.com)Bob KnousePhoto Coordinator:Barbara SorrellPhotography Staff:Tom Adams, Debbie Beach. Phil Borgese,Nancy Briskie, Donna Davidson, Vince Juliano,Ray Lee, Bill Meehan, Gerri Moore.Paul TurnerProofreader:Daniele CherniakContributing Editors:Jim Moore- Grand Prix UpdateAI Maikels- Whafs HappeningDr. Russ Ebbells- Off The RoadNancy Clark- Athlete's KitchenDr. TIm Maggs- The Running DoctorDr. Roberllrwin- For Your HealthMike Becker- Been There, Done ThatJim Tierney & Ken Orner- senior RunningEd Gillen- Profile of a RunnerJoe Hein- Short CircuitsBob Kopac- Kopec's KomerThe Pace Setter is the official monthly news-magazine of theHudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club. Membership in theHMRRC automatically entitles one to receive The Pace Setter.Advertisements, race announcements and entry forms are paidfor at the following rates: full page ($1 50). Conlrad rates arcavailable On a half year and a full year basis. Advertisementquestions and space reservations should be directed to JimTierney, Advertising Director, at 869-5597. After contactingthe advertising director, material can be mailed to; CAllen,179 Hollywood Ave., Albany, NY 12209 (callen@gscallen.com). All olher matters should be directed 10 the editors.0;>009 HMRRC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole orin part without written permission is prohibited.President's Message , , ,..".4What's Happening in August , 5Short Circuits , 7Running Power. , 9by Michelle CarlowThe Athlete's Kitchen: 2010 Sports Nutrition News 13Profile of a Runner: Josh Merlis 16The 31st Annual CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge 17by Douglas SecorNew HMRRC Members 17Profile of a Runner: Michael Washco 18Pace Setter Writer and Reporter Group Now Forming 19Been There, Done That.. 215th Annual Valley Cats Home Run SK , 23by Douglas SecorGrand Prix Update 24Photos in this issue by Bill Meehan and Donna DavidsonCover design: Terri Commerford (concept); Newkirk Products (graphic design)Robert Knouse contributed photos for the july issue of The Pace Setterjuly cover design: jon Rocco (concept); Newkirk Products (graphic design)HMRRC Mission StatementThe Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club (HMRRC) is dedicated to promotingthe sport of distance running through education and training to promote runningas a part of a healthy lifestyle, promoting personal fitness and communitythrough organizing and managing running events, providing means of communicationamong club members and creating opportunities for social activities.We believe in encouraging participation in running events for individuals ofall levels of running abilities and acknowledge that volunteer participation is afoundation upon which HMRRC exists.The opinions expressed by the authors are their own and not representativeof or endorsed by the Pace Setter staff or HMRRC.The Pace Setter - 3