Happy National Running Day!

- Today is “NATIONAL RUNNING DAY!” Get out and run!

 

- 17 DAYS UNTIL THE 33RD ANNUAL THE NEWS-MESSENGER CAMELBACK RUN! Don’t miss out on the premier running event in our area! Entry forms are available at all club events, the Fremont Community Recreation Complex and www.fremontrunningandfitness.com. Highlights:

1. This years special guest: 3 Time Olympian, 2 Time World Cross Country Champion (The ONLY American Male to ever win and he did it twice!) and American Distance Running Legend….. CRAIG VIRGIN!

2. The EXPO! Featuring merchandise, displays, information and give aways from area businesses and organizations like: SECOND SOLE, BROOKS, FREMONT ELITE RUNNER’S CLUB, ALEXA BROWN MEMORIAL 5K, SANDUSKY COUNTY PARK DISTRICT, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, FREMONT CYCLE AND FITNESS, TEAM JENNY, FREMONT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, FREMONT PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, POWERBAR AND SPECIAL GUEST CRAIG VIRGIN!  The Expo will be held at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex on Friday, June 17th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Craig Virgin will speak at 7:00 pm) and Race Day from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

3. THE RETURN OF THE STEAK DINNERS! Once again our great friends at APPLEBEE’S will be providing FREE steak dinners and other snacks to all participants. If you’ve participated in the past, you know that this is the real deal!

 

- The Northwest Ohio Youth Running Clinic- Friday, June 17th. 1:00 pm. Fremont Community Recreation Complex. Featuring: 3 Time Olympian, 2 Time World Champion and American Running Legend…. CRAIG VIRGIN!. This FREE clinic is open to all area athletes. The chance to meet and learn from a legend! For more information contact Marc at (419) 334 5906 or mdglotz@fremontohio.org. Please pass this information along to anyone you may know with an interest!

 

- Camp Endurance 2011- Camp Endurance is a special Cross Country/Long Distance Running Camp for all youth grades 4 and up. Participants will focus on: Building Endurance, Stretching and Training Methods in a fun and positive environment. Camp will be held at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex from June 13th to June 17th. 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (June 17th’s session will go longer due to the Youth Running Clinic). Instructors for the week include area high school coaches, college runners and members of the local running community. Fee is $10 per runner and includes camp shirt and snacks. Registration forms available at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex.

 

- NIke ReUse A Shoe Program- In conjunction with the Hershey Track and Field Program held every summer in Fremont, we are partnering with Nike to take those worn out shoes hanging around in your closet and recycle them into new places to train and play like running tracks, football fields, basketball courts and playgrounds. Drop them off at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex at anytime or bring them to the Camelback Run and place them in the marked

 

- The Northcoast Inland Trail Relay- Entry is now open! Assemble your team and take the challenge of racing a 4 person or 2 person team almost 22 miles from Clyde to Elmore on the Northcoast Inland Trail! Entry forms and more information available at www.fremontrunningandfitness.com , all club events and the Fremont Community Recreation Complex. This is a great and fun event! Looking for a team? We do have a list of people looking to hook up with others. Email Marc at mdglotz@fremontohio.org for more information

 

- TEAM Jenny 5K- Saturday, June 25th. 9:00 am. Fremont Community Recreation Complex. Support this very worthwhile cause! This years efforts benefit Emily Rader a young lady from our area battling back from a car crash in late 2010. Entry forms available at www.fremontrunningandfitness.com, all club events and the Fremont Community Recreation Complex.

 

- Portage River Festival 5K- A benefit for the Elmore Historical Society. Sunday, June 26th. 10:30 am. Entry forms available at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex and www.fremontrunningandfitness.com

 

- The Front Street Relay- Did you ever participate in the “It Takes Two” event in Sandusky? Well, we’re getting our own version together! Saturday, July 30th. 9:00 am we turn Front Street in Downtown Fremont into one huge race track as we see who’s team is the “Fastest Team on Front Street!” Sponsored by Fremont Athletic Supply and held in conjunction with the Downtown Fremont Farmer’s Markets, teams of two (Male/Male, Female/Female, Male/Female) will compete in a 4 Mile Relay (each person runs a 2 mile leg) that will start near Fremont City Hall on Front Street, run into Rodger Young Park and return to Fremont City Hall. Awards given to the Top 3 teams in each category (Note: Baby Steps….we’ll add more categories for next years race, but this year, we’re committed to getting the event off the ground and keeping it simple and FUN!) and TECH Shirts to all pre registered teams! Entry forms available at all club events, the Fremont Community Recreation Complex and www.fremontrunningandfitness.com

 

- Second Sole Group Runs- These great (and FREE) events continue on Thursday nights at Second Sole, 4130 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg. June’s Group Runs are sponsored by: New Balance and Second Sole and feature:

June 3rd- Raffle for new balance Tech Hats. Registration and Early Packet Pickup for : Genoa Homecoming 5K and Walter’s Family 5K

June 9th- New Balance Water Bottles and Towel Give Always. Meet the New Balance Rep and wear test New Balance Running Shoes

June 16th- Raffle for one pair of men’s and one pair of women’s New Balance shoes AND a special appearance by CRAIG VIRGIN!

June 23rd- New Balance draw string track bags for all participants

June 30th- New Balance closing run with refreshments and snacks afterwards

For more information, contact Second Sole at 419 931 8484

 

- THE Van Trip of the Year! It’s coming! Wednesday, August 3rd! We set up shop in the parking lot behind Second Sole and make the FERN presence known (and heard) at Levis Commons for the SOLE TO SOUL 5K! More information to come!

 

- Butt Buster Cross Country Series- Sponsored by the Fremont Elite Runner’s Club and Fremont Ross Cross Country. June 28th, July 12th, July 26th and August 9th. 6:30 pm at Walsh Park. There will be a 2 Mile Middle School Race and a 5K Open Race each evening. Times and results will be posted weekly. Entry fee is $2 per race. Entry forms available at www.fremontrunningandfitness.com, all club events and the Fremont Community Recreation Complex.

FERC May Update

- 25 DAYS UNTIL THE 33RD ANNUAL THE NEWS-MESSENGER CAMELBACK RUN! Don’t miss out on the premier running event in our area! Entry forms are available at all club events, the Fremont Community Recreation Complex and www.fremontrunningandfitness.com. Highlights:

1. This years special guest: 3 Time Olympian, 2 Time World Cross Country Champion (The ONLY American Male to ever win and he did it twice!) and American Distance Running Legend….. CRAIG VIRGIN!

2. The EXPO! Featuring merchandise, displays, information and give aways from area businesses and organizations like: SECOND SOLE, FREMONT ELITE RUNNER’S CLUB, ALEXA BROWN MEMORIAL 5K, SANDUSKY COUNTY PARK DISTRICT, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, FREMONT CYCLE AND FITNESS, TEAM JENNY, FREMONT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, FREMONT PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, POWERBAR AND SPECIAL GUEST CRAIG VIRGIN!  The Expo will be held at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex on Friday, June 17th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Craig Virgin will speak at 7:00 pm) and Race Day from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

3. THE RETURN OF THE STEAK DINNERS! Once again our great friends at APPLEBEE’S will be providing FREE steak dinners and other snacks to all participants. If you’ve participated in the past, you know that this is the real deal!

- Out of Town Race Results

Cleveland Half Marathon

Jeff Krieger- 2:03

Nicole Hill- 2:04:05

Capital City Half Marathon

Kim Hutton- 2:34:11

Colleen Schlea- 2:15:11

Jessica Berlekamp-Crowell- 2:17:52

- Items from last Wednesday’s Club Meeting:

1. Jeff Gabel reported that the club flag should arrive in the very near future

2. John Elder spoke about the Butt Buster XC Series this summer and handed out entry/information forms. John also invited anyone interested to help out with the Ross XC team this coming July

3. Donations: Those present voted to make donations to: TEAM Jenny ($100), Sandusky County Safety Assistance Team ($100) and Amanda Gump ($100)

4. Camelback Run- Ron reported that sponsor money was still coming in. Those in attendance voted to use the tear off race numbers at the finish line this year instead of Popsicle sticks. Dave Slater reported that Applebee’s was still on board and looking forward to being a part of the event again. Bob Marker agreed to check with the News-Messenger in regards to the awards. John Gilbert reminded everyone that the youth races will be run on St. Joseph Street this year. Marc reported that out guest, Craig Virgin, is set and travel plans are being finalized.

- Dash Through The Park!- The coolest Youth Road Race in the area will take place this Saturday at 10:00 am in Rodger Young Park. Boys and Girls in grades K through 6 will have the chance to compete in the age groups and Dash Through The Park! Medals will be given to the Top 5 in each grade and all runners will receive a Participation Award. Distances to be run:

K to Grade 2 Boys and Girls- 1K (.6 Mile)

3rd and 4th Grade Boys and Girls- 2K- (1.2 Miles)

5th and 6th Grade Boys and Girls- 3K (1.8 Miles)

Entry fee is $2 per runner. Know a kid who’ll enjoy the event? Bring them to the park! Want to be a part of the fun? Show up at Rodger Young Park (near the cannons off of Tiffin Street) at 9:30 am and we’ll let you be a part of the action!

- The Northwest Ohio Youth Running Clinic- Friday, June 17th. 1:00 pm. Fremont Community Recreation Complex. Featuring: 3 Time Olympian, 2 Time World Champion and American Running Legend…. CRAIG VIRGIN!. This FREE clinic is open to all area athletes. The chance to meet and learn from a legend! For more information contact Marc at (419) 334 5906 or mdglotz@fremontohio.org

- Camp Endurance 2011- Camp Endurance is a special Cross Country/Long Distance Running Camp for all youth grades 4 and up. Participants will focus on: Building Endurance, Stretching and Training Methods in a fun and positive environment. Camp will be held at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex from June 13th to June 17th. 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (June 17th’s session will go longer due to the Youth Running Clinic). Instructors for the week include area high school coaches, college runners and members of the local running community. Fee is $10 per runner and includes camp shirt and snacks. Registration forms available at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex.

- NIke ReUse A Shoe Program- In conjunction with the Hershey Track and Field Program held every summer in Fremont, we are partnering with Nike to take those worn out shoes hanging around in your closet and recycle them into new places to train and play like running tracks, football fields, basketball courts and playgrounds. Drop them off at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex at anytime or bring them to the Camelback Run and place them in the marked bin

- Butt Buster Cross Country Series- Sponsored by the Fremont Elite Runner’s Club and Fremont Ross Cross Country. June 28th, July 12th, July 26th and August 9th. 6:30 pm at Walsh Park. There will be a 2 Mile Middle School Race and a 5K Open Race each evening. Times and results will be posted weekly. Entry fee is $2 per race. Entry forms available at www.fremontrunningandfitness.com, all club events and the Fremont Community Recreation Complex.

- The Northcoast Inland Trail Relay- Entry is now open! Assemble your team and take the challenge of racing a 4 person or 2 person team almost 22 miles from Clyde to Elmore on the Northcoast Inland Trail! Entry forms and more information available at www.fremontrunningandfitness.com , all club events and the Fremont Community Recreation Complex.

- TEAM Jenny 5K- Saturday, June 25th. 9:00 am. Fremont Community Recreation Complex. Support this very worthwhile cause! This years efforts benefit Emily Rader a young lady from our area battling back from a car crash in late 2010. Entry forms available at www.fremontrunningandfitness.com, all club events and the Fremont Community Recreation Complex.

- Portage River Festival 5K- A benefit for the Elmore Historical Society. Sunday, June 26th. 10:30 am. Entry forms available at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex and www.fremontrunningandfitness.com

- Second Sole Group Runs- These great (and FREE) events continue on Thursday nights at Second Sole, 4130 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg. May’s Group Runs are sponsored by: Mizuno and Second Sole and feature:

May 26th- Mizuno Draw String Track Bags for all participants

For more information, contact Second Sole at 419 931 8484

- THE Van Trip of the Year! It’s coming! Wednesday, August 3rd! We set up shop in the parking lot behind Second Sole and make the FERC presence known (and heard) at Levis Commons for the SOLE TO SOLE 5K! More information to come!

FERC Update

- 2001 5K Club Championship/Breakfast- Congratulations to John Gilbert (18:18) and Lisa Hoffman (23:31) our Overall Male and Female runner’s in last Saturday’s event! Complete results are available on the FERC Facebook Page. Thanks to everyone who came out to run or volunteer their time and THANK YOU to Second Sole for donating the gift certificates for our winners!

-Trail Cleanup- Tonight! 5:30 pm. Meet at the intersection of the Northcoast Inland Trail and CR 106

- Camelback 101- This great program designed to train and motivate runner’s continues every Tuesday from 600pm to 700pm at the Rec Complex. There are 23 highly motivated individuals who have their sights set on the finish line of the Camelback Run in the program this year. Guest are always welcome!

- Bob Semer Memorial 10K- Saturday, May 14th. 9:00 am. The 10K course will follow the original Camelback 10K Run with the start and finish near St. Joseph Central Catholic High School on Croghan Street. The second race in the 2011 FERC Race Series. Highlights:

1. Course markings, 2 water stops and limited traffic control provided (As the course is not closed to traffic, we strongly discourage the use of ipods, etc…)

2. Awards to the Overall Male and Female Finisher’s and the Top 3 in various age groups.

3. Race shirts guaranteed to all participants who pre register by May 7th. Want a shirt in your size? PRE REGISTER! Limited sizes available after the May 7th deadline!

4. Entry forms and more information available at www.fremontrunningandfitness.com , at all club events and at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex.

5. Help Wanted! The Semer Course is a very challenging and fun course, but it takes a great deal of volunteer help to get runners through it safely (especially the downtown portion). If you’re not running this year and have an hour or so to spare, please volunteer to help out. Remember that volunteering with races now counts towards participation in the Race Series!

6. Race Day Registration, Shirt and Number Pick Up and Post Race Awards inside the St Joseph Central Catholic Gymnasium

- Semer Course Preview/Measurement- Anyone interested in previewing the 10K course/getting a hard 10K in/helping to “Garminize” it? Meet near Fremont Middle School on Croghan Street on Sunday, May 1st at 10:00 am.

- FERC Singlets- They’re here and available for pick up! Singlets for anyone who ordered one are available for pick up. Contact Marc at mdglotz@fremontohio.org. Remember that they are $20 each (please make checks payable to the Fremont Elite Runner’s Club). If you didn’t order one, but would still like to get one, please let us know. We need a minimum order of 12 to get the discount.

- Fremont Yacht Club “Legs and Kegs 4 Miler”- Saturday, May 21st. 10:00 am. Fremont Yacht Club. Accurate 4 mile race will start and finish at the Fremont Yacht Club and will travel on paved roads and wooded cross country paths through Peninsular Farms. Awards to the Overall Male and Female Finishers as well as the Top 3 in various age groups. Pre register for $12 by May 13th. Shirts guaranteed to the first 100 registered participants. Race Day Registration is $15 and shirts are not guaranteed. Entry forms are available at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex, www.fremontrunningandfitness.com or by contacting Kim Hutton at noleftelbow@gmail.com

- Out of Town Race Results

Scott Lang- Miami University Student Foundation Sprint Triathlon- 1:09:32 (Swim-6:34 (T1-1:00)/Bike-38:15 (T2-0:38)/Run-23:02)

Denise Dashner- Glass City Half Marathon- 2:06:07

Domingo Valadez- Glass City Half Marathon- 2:01:12

- Motivation for the Week- From the Desk of Andrew Glick, FERC Director of Motivation

“Just You And The Pavement. Nothing Fancy. No Excuses”

- Fremont Elite Runner’s Club Meeting

Wednesday, May 18th

6:00 pm- Group Runs (varying distances)

7:00 pm- Club Meeting

Club Meeting Room at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex

*PLEASE NOTE: ANYONE WHO IS GOING TO HAVE ANY TYPE OF ROLE IN THE 2011 CAMELBACK RUN NEEDS TO ATTEND THIS MEETING! DOESN’T MATTER WHAT ROLE OR HOW BIG OR SMALL OF A ROLE. IF YOU ARE INVOLVED IN THE CAMELBACK RUN, YOU NEED TO ATTEND THIS MEETING!!!*

FERC Update

- Fremont Elite Runner’s Club Meeting

Wednesday, April 16th

6:00 pm- Group Run’s

7:00 pm- Club Meeting

Club Meeting Room at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex

- Group Run- Saturday, April 9th. 9:30 am. Meet at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex. Varying distances

- Camelback 101- The ultimate training program designed to get you up, active and to the finish line of the Camelback Run! The 10-week program is scheduled to start on April 12th at 6:00 pm at the Rec Complex. $25 per person includes the very unique “Camelback 101 Tech Shirt!” Register at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex prior to or on the evening of the first program. Volunteer Instructors are welcome to show up and lend a hand!

- 2011 FERC 5K Club Championship and Breakfast- Saturday, April 23rd. 9:30 am. The “Melt The Ice 5K Course” will be the official course for the event. FREE event open to all current members of the Fremont Elite Runner’s Club (hint: “current” means 2011 dues paid and membership form signed and on file. Not “current?” Make yourself “current” on the morning of the event!). Awards to the Overall Male and Female Finisher and pancakes and sausage breakfast for everyone at the Rec Complex after the race. Interested in helping out? Email Marc at mdglotz@fremontohio.org

- Bob Semer Memorial 10K- Saturday, May 14th. 9:00 am. The 10K course will follow the original Camelback 10K Run with the start and finish near St. Joseph Central Catholic High School. The second race in the 2011 FERC Race Series. Highlights:

1. Course markings, 2 water stops and limited traffic control provided.

2. Awards to the Overall Male and Female Finishers and the top 3 in various age categories.

3. Race shirts guaranteed to all participants who pre register by May 7th. Want a shirt in your size? PRE REGISTER! Limited sizes available after the May 7th deadline!

4. Entry forms and more information available at: www.fremontrunningandfitness.com, all club events and the Fremont Community Recreation Complex.

5. The “Annual Plea for Help:” Once again this year, we’re asking (begging) for help with the race. The Semer Course is a very challenging and fun course, but it takes some serious volunteer help to get participants through it safely. Especially the downtown portion. If you’re not participating, please consider volunteering and hour or so of your time on race day to lend a hand. Remember that volunteering with races now counts towards participation in the Race Series!

- FERC Singlets- Red and Black singlets are on order for everyone who responded by last Friday’s deadline. We expect to have them in and available in the next two weeks. Those who ordered one will be notified by email and they can pick it up at any club event or the Rec Complex. We will have a very limited supply of extras if you’re still interested in one. $20 each and all money goes towards Craig Virgin’s appearance at the Camelback Run!

- Second Sole Thursday Night Group Runs- These great and free events take place at Second Sole in Levis Commons every Thursday beginning at 6:30 pm. All ages and levels are welcome. Course is an accurate and well marked 3 mile loop around Levis Commons. April’s Group Runs are being sponsored by: NF Endurance (fundraising arm of the Children’s Tumor Foundation) and Second Sole. Promotions for April include:

April 7th- Raffle for a Headsweats NF Endurance Race Cap and fresh fruit for all

April 14th- Raffle for a NF Endurance tech singlet and granola bars for all

April 21st- Raffle for a NF Endurance Brooks tech shirt, Easter Basket and treats for all

April 28th- Raffle for NF Endurance hooded sweatshirt and a healthy snack for all

For more information, contact Second Sole at 419 931 8484

- Fremont Yacht Club “Legs and Kegs 4 Miler”- Saturday, May 21st. 10:00 am. Fremont Yacht Club. Accurate 4 mile race will start and finish at the Fremont Yacht Club and travel on paved roads and wooded cross country paths through Peninsular Farms, offering a scenic view of the nature preserve. Awards to the Overall Male and Female Finishers as well as the top 3 in various age groups. Pre register for $12 by May 13th. Shirts guaranteed to the first 100 registered participants. Race Day Registration is $15 and shirts are not guaranteed. Entry forms are available at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex, www.fremontrunningandfitness.com or by contacting Kim Hutton at noleftelbow@gmail.com

- Motivation for the Week- From The Desk of Andrew Glick, FERC Director of Motivation

“Me and Running don’t always see eye to eye. Somedays it hurts more than others, but it doesn’t mean that I should stop doing it. I deal with it AND KEEP RUNNING BECAUSE NOT EVERYTHING THAT IS GOOD FOR YOU ALWAYS FEELS GOOD FOR YOU!”

FERC mid-March update.

Happy Tuesday everyone! Some news and information to keep you going and motivated:

 

- Melt The Ice 5K 2011- Another great Fremont race done and in the books! Big thanks to our sponsors this year: The Exchange Club of Fremont, Heniz NA, Friends-Lisa Hoffman Stylist, Phaze 1 Screenprinting, The Sandusky County Park District, Fremont Elite Runner’s Club and the Fremont Parks and Recreation Department. Some highlights from the race:

1. Overall Winners were: John Gilbert (17:12) and Abby Cominsky (19:40). Both Abby and John were rewarded with a large, gaudy trophy and a $100 bill for their efforts.

2. Photos- Photo’s of the event are floating around on Facebook

3. Results- Results will be posted at www.fremontrunningandfitness.com soon.

4. 256 registered participants and 224 finishers

5. 30 pounds of popcorn popped and eaten, 45 gallons of water and sports drink consumed, 2, 40 pound cases of bananas eaten and 1, 20 pound box of apples devoured

Thank you to everyone who participated or volunteered!

 

- Group Run- Saturday, March 26th. 9:30 am. Varying distances. Meet at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex.

 

- Tidbits from last Wednesday’s Club Meeting:

1. Accounts show: Checking: $3730.83 Money Market: $5003.79

2. April 26th- First Trail Clean up of the year. 530 pm. Meet at the intersection of the Trail and CR 106

3. Summer XC Series- Proposed by John Elder and approved unanimously. Tuesday during the summer at Walsh Park. Both a 5K and 2 Mile Course. More information to come!

 

- Fremont Elite Runner’s Club Meeting

Wednesday, April 16th

6:00 pm- Group Runs (Varying Distances)

7:00 pm- Club Meeting

Club Meeting Room at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex

 

- 2011 FERC Race Series Results- The first round of standings will be posted at www.fremontrunningandfitness.com soon! Entry forms are also available there. Don’t forget that volunteering for two events now gives you credit towards participating in one event!

- 2011 FERC 5K Club Championship/Breakfast- Saturday, April 23rd. 9:30 am. Fremont Community Recreation Complex. Who has the fastest wheels in the club? Who just wants to get a good run in and then eat some pancakes? Join us for the inaugural event! The 5K course will follow the Melt The Ice Course and be timed. Awards to the Overall Male and Female and pancake breakfast afterwards for all participants inside of the Rec Complex. Open and FREE to all current and up to date Club Members (ie: if you’re not an up to date Club Member all you have to do is fill out a new form and pay your dues on the day of the event to participate).

- Bob Semer Memorial 10K- Saturday, May 14th. 9:00 am. The 10K course will follow the original Camelback 10K Course from years past with the start and finish near St. Joseph Central Catholic High School. Course markings, traffic control and water stops provided. Awards to the Overall Male and Female Runner’s and the Top 3 in various age groups. Entry forms available at all Club events, www.fremontrunningandfitness.com and the Fremont Community Recreation Complex. The second event in the 2011 FERC Race Series.

- Camelback 101- Have you always wanted to enter the Camelback Run? Are you unsure how to properly train for the area’s premier road race? Are you simply interested in starting a personal running program or building on your existing program? Camelback 101 is a 10-week program instructed by members of the Fremont Elite Runner’s Club that will get you up, active, motivated and to the finish line! In addition to running, the program will also consist of advice and information of: Shoe Selection, Proper Gear, Cross Training, Stretching, Form and more!

When:       Tuesdays

Date:          April 12th to June 14th

Time:           6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Location:     All workouts will begin and end from the Club Room at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex

Fee:            $25 per person and includes the very cool Camelback 101 Tech Shirt (please make checks payable to The Fremont Elite Runner’s Club)

 

- Upcoming Van Trips:

Fast Feet of Clay 5K- Saturday, May 7th. Oregon Clay High School. Entry forms available at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex and at www.toledoroadrunners.org. Space is limited! Reserve your spot by emailing Marc at mdglotz@fremontohio.org

- Out of Town Race Results

Tammy Calhoun- Shamrock Half Marathon (Virginia Beach, VA)- 2:45:15

Cheryl Cooper- Shamrock Half Marathon (Virginia Beach, VA)- 2:40:52

- Churchill’s Half Marathon and 5K Results and Thoughts- Pink Cars, Strawberry Shortcake Hats, Bootylicious, Books with Pictures, Fast Times and Andy’s Birthday Celebration at Red Robin! What a great day for racing, hanging out with good people and an incredible club turnout! Here are the results (again, if I missed anyone, I apologize and please let me know):

5K

Andy Kohler- 23:06

Dennis Scott- 26:27

Jerome Tomc- 27:49

Connor Malan- 29:41

13.1

Matt Folk- 1:08:20

John Gilbert- 1:21:53

TJ Tuttamore- 1:27:53

Becky Mincheff- 1:36:40

Dave Wallingford- 1:37:08

Dave Boyle- 1:37:40

Amy Craft Ahrens- 1:38:36

Jay Utendorf- 1:41:54

Rob Simon- 1:42:13

Lisa Hoffman- 1:46:04

Julie DiCesare- 1:46:46

Dave Slater- 1:46:49

Marc Glotzbecker- 1:49:29

Jamie Gilbert- 1:49:35

Andy Glick- 1:49:40

Beth Kohler- 1:49:45

Gina Warnke- 1:51:37

Gregg Gerber- 1:54:15

Dean Schneider- 1:55:08

Anne Weiker- 1:59:05

Jeff Gabel- 2:02:06

Ty Tracy- 2:03:43

Amber Malan- 2:04:24

Marcy Brickner- 2:04:31

Devante Potter- 2:06:04

 

- The Runner’s Uniform: Compliments of “The Runner’s Field Manual” by Mark Remy. Do you match these?

The Male Runner at Rest:

Baseball Cap (Usually with some type of athletic/running logo)

Race T Shirt

Running Watch

Jeans or shorts

“Retired” Running Shoes

 

The Female Runner at Rest:

Race T Shirt

Fleece Pullover

Running Watch

Black Yoga Pants or Shorts

Sporty Clogs or “Retired” Running Shoes

 

FERC March Update

Happy Wednesday! Here’s the weekly update to keep you informed and amused:

- Wearing of the Green 7K Results and Thoughts: The results are listed below (I apologize if I missed anyone. If you haven’t noticed, the club has grown considerably over the year, which is a great thing, but makes it interesting when you’re trying to pick FERC Members out of a list of results). Thought? Great Race! The weather presented it’s traditional unique challenge, but that’s what makes this race fun. Incredible club turnout and as always, an interesting and entertaining van trip to and from the race.

Matt Folk- 23:23 (1st Overall)

John Gilbert- 25:41 (2nd Overall)

Lee Booze- 30:32

Becky Minchef- 33:07

Robert Joerg- 33:39 (Robert, it wasn’t me during the photo shoot at the awards. Was I standing in the general area where the comments came from? Yes, but that doesn’t make me the culprit)

Andy Glick- 34:01

Gina Warnke- 34:07

Marc Glotzbecker- 34:30

Lisa Hoffman- 35:29

Julie DiCesare- 35:33

Denise Dashner- 38:01

Domingo Valadez- 37:52

Nicole Hill- 39:12

Dennis Scott- 45:51

Marcy Brickner- 49:05

Tammy Calhoun- 50:50

Lilley Decker- 51:41

Jody Eckler- 57:21

 

- Out of Town Race Results

Gasparilla Distance Classic, Tampa, Florida

Glenn Bowen- 5K- 25:36, 15K- 1:14:55, Half Marathon- 1:53:14

Sandi Bowen- 15K- 1:46:19

 

- Club 5K “Championship” Idea- There is an idea floating about to hold a “Fremont Elite Runner’s Club 5K Club Championship/Breakfast” on Saturday, April 23rd. The event would start @ 9:30 am and follow a 5K course on either the Bike Trail or in the neighborhoods around the Rec Complex and would include breakfast (pancakes, etc…) afterwards at the Rec Complex. The catch would be that to participate you would have to be a current member in good standing of the club, which would make the event free. You could also join the club on Race Day, which would cost you the amount of Club Dues. Awards to the first Male and Female Runner’s across the finish line. Let us know what you think of the idea before anything is confirmed. Email your thoughts to mdglotz@fremontohio.org

- Melt The Ice 5K- Saturday, March 19th, 10:00 am. Start and finish on the Northcoast Inland Trail near the Fremont Community Recreation Complex. Entry forms available at next Wednesdays Club Meeting. the Fremont Community Recreation Complex and at www.fremontrunningandfitness.com. Race highlights include:

1. Accurate and fast course

2. Trophies and $100 bills to the Overall Male and Female Runner’s

3. Medals to the Top 3 in various age groups

4. The first race in the 2011 FERC Race Series

5. Race shirts and goody bags (including the “Official Melt The Ice 5K 2011 Heinz Ketchup Bottle,” FERC Cup, Second Sole Coupons, etc…) to the first 200 registered participants and while they last on Race Day. Want a shirt in your size? PRE REGISTER BY MARCH 12TH!

6. Special Awards to the first Male and Female FERC members across the finish line (please note that if the first Male and Female FERC members should also happen to be the Overall Male and Female Runner’s, we’ll call an audible and go with the next two)

7. Race is proudly sponsored by: The Exchange Club of Fremont, Heinz NA, Friends-Lisa Hoffman Stylist, Phaze 1 Screenprinting, The Fremont Parks and Recreation Department and The Sandusky County Park District.

8. Support Youth Running in Fremont! Enter to win the Ultimate Runner’s Gift Basket on Race Day! Tickets will be on sale for $1 each or 6 for $5. Drawing at the conclusion of the awards. All proceeds from the raffle support the Fremont Flash Youth Running Program

9. Post race refreshments and awards inside of the Fremont Community Recreation Complex

- Camelback 101- Have you or anyone you know always wanted to enter one of the areas premier road races? Unsure how to train on your own? Simply interested in ramping up your personal running program in a positive environment? Camelback 101 returns to educate and motivate! The 10 week course will get you to the finish line! The program will take place on Tuesday nights from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm from April 14th to June 14th. All workouts will start and finish from the Club Room at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex. The fee is $25 per person and includes the sweet Camelback 101 Tech Shirt to be worn proudly on Race Day! Stretching, Proper Form, Cross Training, Proper Shoes and Equipment….. all of these topics and more will be discussed and tied into the running workouts. Register at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex or any Club Event.

- 2011 Race Forms- Available now at www.fremontrunningandfitness.com

- Churchill’s Half Marathon and 5K- Sunday, March 20th. 10:00 am. The Shops at Fallen Timbers, Maumee. Entry forms and more information available at www.toledoroadrunners.org. Limited space is still available on the van! Contact Marc at mdglotz@fremontohio.org to reserve your spot. Want to play the “Early Start Game?” Here’s how it works: 1. We talk the Race Director into letting us start early (9:30 am). Easier than it sounds. 2. If we accomplish #1, everyone picks a distance where they think they’ll get caught by the race leader(s). 3. The person who guesses right wins!

 

-Upcoming Van Trip Races:

Fast Feet of Clay 5k- Saturday, May 7th. Oregon Clay High School. Entry forms available at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex. Email your reservation to mdglotz@fremontohio.org

- Member Spotlight- Back next week with a vengeance! We’re actively recruiting more people to spotlight!

- Second Sole Group Runs- These great events take place every Thursday at Second Sole, 4130 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg. All levels of runner’s and walkers are welcome! March Group Runs are sponsored by Heartland Rehabilitation Services and Second Sole. Weekly Promotions include:

March 10th- Raffles for Running Socks and FREE Chapstick to all Group Run Participants

March 17th- Raffles for Green Tech Shirts and Holiday Treats

March 24th- Raffles for Fitness Balls

March 31st- Raffle for a Taste of Toledo Snack Basket and Trail Mix for all Group Run Participants

For more information on Group Runs, contact Second Sole at 419 931 8484

 

- Fremont Elite Runner’s Club Meeting

Wednesday, March 16th

6:00 pm- Group Runs (Varying Distances)

7:00 pm- Club Meeting

Club Meeting Room at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex

 

- Quick Tip of the Week, Compliments of The Runner’s Field Manual

Just Get Dressed

“Simply putting on your running clothes is an easy way to motivate yourself to actually run. Why? Because otherwise, you feel ridiculous standing around in running clothes but not running.”

 

- Group Run- Saturday, March 12th. 9:30 am. Meet at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex. Varying Distances AND FREE entry into the Home Show afterwards! OK, everyone gets on free as there is no admission fee, but you can walk around after we run and load up on free pens, pencils, candy, rulers, key chains and other stuff.

 

February Update

Greetings everyone! And we all thought we’d be running outside again in shorts this week!

- Wearing of the Green 7K Van Trip- If you’re interested in trekking to Maumee Bay State Park for the 7K race on Sunday, March 6th, please email Marc your reservation at mdglotz@fremontohio.org. Space is very limited! The van will leave the lot of the Fremont Community Recreation Complex at 8:01 am to head to Maumee Bay for the 10:00 am start time. Entry forms and more information available at www.toledoroadrunners.org

- 2011 Entry Forms/Race Series Forms- All will be available very soon and can be found at all Club Events, the Fremont Community Recreation Complex and at www.fremontrunningandfitness.com

- Melt The Ice 5K- Saturday, March 19th. 10:00 am. Race starts and finishes on the Northcoast Inland Trail near the Fremont Community Recreation Complex. Entry forms available at www.fremontrunningandfitness.com and at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex. Other event highlights include:

1. HUGE Trophies and $100 Bills to the Overall Male and Female Runner’s

2. Medals to the Top 3 Runner’s in various age groups

3. Race shirts to the first 200 participants and while they last on Race Day. Want a shirt in your size? PRE REGISTER by March 12th!

4. Race Day Registration, Post Race Refreshments and Awards inside of the Fremont Community Recreation Complex

5. Fast and accurate 5K course!

6. Special awards to the first Male and Female FERC Members across the finish line!

7. Special prize to the first person to present the Race Director with shirts from the previous Melt The Ice 5K Runs on the morning of the race

8. All proceeds from the event go to the Exchange Club of Fremont’s mission of preventing child abuse

9. The first race in the 2011 FERC Race Series!

Race is proudly sponsored by: The Exchange Club of Fremont, Heinz NA, Friends-Lisa Hoffman Stylist, Phaze 1 Screenprinting, The Sandusky County Park District and the Fremont Parks and Recreation Department

 

- News from the February 16th Club Meeting- For those of you unable to attend last weeks meeting, here is some news and information on what went on:

Presidents Report- President Slater thanked Robert Joerg for the entertainment on the 5 Mile Run preceding the meeting.

Treasurer Report- All bills paid to date and accounts show: Money Market- $5003.42    Checking- $4242.41

Race Numbers- We will be placing a large order for race numbers to be used at all races. They will have the club’s name/logo on them

January Group Runs at Second Sole- It was a pleasure for the club to sponsor them and we’d definitely be interested in doing it again in the future.

FERC Dinner- Another great evening! We’re on the calendar at Crystal Arbors for the third Wednesday in January 2012

2012 Race Series- Those in attendance voted to add the Prostrate Cancer Awareness 5K and the Mystery Run to the Series. In addition, volunteering at 2 races will give a person 1 point (ie: count towards participation in a race).

Camelback Run Youth Races- As discussed last summer, the Youth Races will be now run on St Joseph Street instead of through the park. Both the Camel Calves and Youth 2K will use the same start and finish as the 4 Miler.

 

- Race Series Shirts- There are still some 2010 Race Series Shirts that have not been picked up yet. If you haven’t gotten your shirt yet, they are available by contacting Marc at mdglotz@fremontohio.org. They will also be available at next months Melt The Ice 5K

 

- Group Run- Saturday, February 26th. 9:30 am. Meet at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex. Varying distances.

 

- FERC Gear- Available at the Melt The Ice 5K. Hoodies, tech shirts, hats, singlets, etc….

 

- Churchill’s Half Marathon Van Trip- Sunday, March 20th. Van will leave the lot at the Rec Complex at 8:01 am to make the 10:00 am start in Maumee. Email your reservation to Marc at mdglotz@fremontohio.org. Entry forms and more information available at www.toledoroadrunners.org.

 

- Member Spotlight- It’s back!!!!! John Gilbert is stepping into the spotlight this month as we find out a little more about one half of the Gilbert Family Running Machine.

Name: John Gilbert

Age: 34

Running Since: 1990/2005

Occupation: Software Engineer

Favorite Running Shoe: Saucony ProGrid Guide

Favorite Running Memory: Making it to Nationals in track/winning the first Fremont Indoor 10K

What You Like Best About FERC: All of the new friends who love the same thing I do

Advice to Beginners: Be consistent. Don’t overdo it on any day/week/month

2011 Running Goals: Under 17 (5K), Under and hour (Run Thru Hell), Finish a marathon

Favorite Running Movie/Book: Chariots of Fire

Favorite Running Quote: “Then where does the power come from, to see the race to its end? From within.”- Eric Liddell (Chariots of Fire)

 

Happy Tuesday everyone!

- Group Run- Saturday, January 29th. 9:30 am. Meet at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex. Varying distances. Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Water and Sports Drink afterwards! The February 5th Group Run will start in Lindsey and finish at Sandi’s Village Cafe.

- Annual Dinner Overview- Great Food and Great Company! Anyone who was unable to attend and earned a shirt from the Race Series, shirts are available by contacting Marc at 334-5906 or mdglotz@fremontohio.org

- Second Sole Group Runs- The final January Group Run will take place this Thursday at 6:30 pm at Second Sole in Levis Commons. Don’t forget that January’s Group Runs were sponsored by the Fremont Elite Runner’s Club! Need a ride? The van will leave the parking lot at the Rec Complex at 5:56 pm and will return after the Group Run and a quick stop for dinner. Space is limited! Email your reservation to Marc at mdglotz@fremontohio.org

- The Fremont Indoor 10K- The Legend is less that two weeks away! Sunday, February 6th beginning at 8:30 am 100 runners will take to the track to conquer The Legend! Why run 62 laps? Because it is the most fun that can be packed into a 6.2 Mile Indoor Race and:

1. Custom Finisher’s Medals to all who complete the challenge

2. Custom Tech Race Shirts to all participants

3. Custom FINISHER’S BELT BUCKLES to all who complete the challenge

4. Official Fremont Indoor 10K Finisher Picture

5. Great race bags filled with all kinds of cool stuff

6. The chance to compete for the title of: “Northwest Ohio Indoor 10K Champion” Complete with a very large trophy of course!

7. Great post race food!

8.  The music! The return of the Soundtrack featuring the greatest hits and new appearances by such artists like: Drop Kick Murphy’s, Green Day, The Eagles, The Killers, Winger (Oh Yeah! We put it on there) and more!

9. Seriously? The chance to run a 10K in shorts in February around here? You’ve got to like that!

10. The chance to help out Racing For Recovery, an amazing local organization dedicated to preventing all forms of substance abuse through promoting active and healthy lifestyles.

This just in! One lucky male and female participant will have their names drawn for FREE racing in Fremont in 2011! That’s right! The Fremont Parks and Recreation Department has graciously stepped forward to pick up the tab for entries into all races listed on the FERC Postcards! Not running? Volunteer to be a Lap Counter and get a really cool tech shirt for your efforts AND be entered into a drawing for FREE racing in Fremont in 2011! Contact Marc at mdglotz@fremontohio.org for more info on helping out.

We want to thank our sponsors of The Fremont Indoor 10K: State Farm Insurance-Dave Slater, Second Sole of Toledo, WAMH Design, Phaze 1 Screenpinting, James Melle Attorney at Law, The Fremont Elite Runner’s Club. Without their help and support, we would never be able to dream big!

 

- Fremont Elite Runner’s Club Meeting

Wednesday, February 16th

6:00 pm- Group Runs

7:00 pm- Club Meeting

Club Meeting Room at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex

 

- Upcoming Races of Note-

Sunday, March 6th- Wearin of the Green- Maumee Bay State Park- Entry forms and more information available at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex and www.toledoroadrunners.org. Van Trip Race!

Saturday, March 19th- Melt The Ice 5K- FREMONT!- Entry forms available at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex and at www.fremontrunningandfitness.com

Sunday, March 20th- Churchill’s Half Marathon- Maumee Entry forms available at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex and at www.toledoroadrunners.org. Van Trip Race!

Sunday, April 17th-The Glass City Marathon/Half Marathon/Relays/5K- University of Toledo- Entry forms and more information available at www.glasscitymarathon.org

- Rule of the Week, From The Runner’s Rule Book by Mark Remy

Rule 3.7 “When Elastic Is Gone, It Is Gone”

This one is for the guys. You paid good money for those shorts (20 years ago). You love those shorts. You have worn those shorts in the heat, the cold, the sun, rain over hill and dale (For 20 years). You’ve raced in those shorts and maybe even set a pr in them

BUT, sooner or later there will come a time when you pull those shorts on and feel a roomy gap where once there was a snug liner. You will be tempted to shrug this off and wear them running anyways.

When the elastic is gone, it’s GONE! Spare everyone else and invest in some new shorts.

*As a side note: Second Sole of Toledo has a wide variety of great looking, comfortable and practical shorts that are in style and have up to date elastic. Please see Matt Folk or any of the other fine folks at the store and they will gladly help you out*

Indoor 10k Heat Assignments have been posted.

- Heat Assignment’s have been completed and are now available at www.fremontrunningandfitness.com. Click on the link under the Fremont Indoor 10K entry form.

Happy Monday Everyone!

- Group Run- This Saturday (January 15th). 9:30 am. Meet at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex (Why here? Because the Hot Chocolate and Cappuccino Machine is here!). Varying distances

- Second Sole Group Run’s- January’s run’s are being sponsored by FERC! These great and FREE events take place every Thursday at Second Sole, 4130 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg, beginning at 6:30 pm. Each week, there will be a special raffle for participants. This weeks raffle includes: FERC Tech Shirts and FREE entry into the Melt The Ice 5K on March 19th. Want to go? Haven’t experienced the fun and excitement of a “Van Trip” yet? The van will leave the lot at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex at 5:27 pm for Second Sole and will return after a short stop for dinner after the Group Run. Space is limited! Email Marc at mdglotz@fremontohio.org to secure your seat in the van.

- Annual FERC Dinner- Wednesday, January 19th, 6:30 pm. Crystal Arbors, Fremont. Join us as we look back on the success of 2010 and honor those individuals who completed the 2010 FERC Race Series. $12.75 per person (Payable at the door. Please make checks out to Crystal Arbors) includes the Pasta Buffet, Salad, Vegetable, Rolls/Bread, Dessert and beverages. Please RSVP to mdglotz@fremontohio.org by Friday, January 14th!

- The Fremont Indoor 10K- Sponsored by State Farm Insurance, Second Sole, James Melle Attorney at Law, Phaze 1 Screenprinting and the Fremont Parks and Recreation Department. Sunday, February 6, 2011. The field of 100 for “The Legend” has been reached! Heat assignments will be formulated this week and participants will be notified of their start time. There is a steadily growing Wait List. Should spots become available, they will be filled from the Wait List in the order that entries were received. Some other event highlights:

1. Tech Shirts to all runners! And they’re not gray (But only because the ladies at Phaze 1 won’t sell me anymore gray shirts. I don’t get it. You just can’t go wrong with a gray shirt. It matches everything)!

2. Custom Finisher’s Medals to all finisher’s!

3. Custom Belt Buckle’s to all finisher’s! Who said you have to run in a 50 mile trail race to earn a belt buckle?

4. “Swag Bags” full of cool stuff to all runner’s!

5. The return of the “Fremont Indoor 10K Soundtrack” featuring the greatest hits and new music INCLUDING WINGER!

6. Incredible post race food (Pancakes, Waffles, Sausage, Fruit, Drinks, Cookies, Brownies and the big, giant bowls of candy!)

7. The Fremont Indoor 10K is the site of the 2011 Northwest Ohio Indoor 10K Championships! The male and female participant with the day’s overall fastest 10K times will be awarded with the titles of: “2011 Northwest Ohio Indoor 10K Champion” AND will be presented with EXTREMELY LARGE TROPHIES!

8. Looking for some new gear? Maybe a new shirt, some shoes, a gadget? Second Sole will be in the house!

9. The chance to help make a difference! Once again this year, all proceeds from the Fremont Indoor 10K will directly benefit Racing For Recovery, a non profit organization dedicated to preventing all forms of substance abuse through promoting active and healthy lifestyles. Founder, Executive Director and multiple time Ironman and Ultraman Finisher Todd Crandell will be on hand and participating in the event. Learn some more about Todd and his very worthy organization by visiting   www.racingforrecovery.com.

10. Who would have thought a few years ago that a wacky idea to hold an Indoor 10K on the track at the Rec Complex would have picked up so much steam? In the field of 100 this year will be a runner from California, New York City and an individual from Romania. Incredible!

The Fremont Community Recreation Complex will open on Race Day at 7:30 am. Locker Rooms and Shower Facilities will also be available throughout the day.

Remember: we are still looking for “Lap Counter’s. If you or anyone else you know if interested, please contact Marc at mdglotz@fremontohio.org. Official race shirts can be earned by helping!

- 2011 Membership Forms- Forms are available at all Club Events, the Fremont Community Recreation Complex and www.fremontrunningandfitness.com. Please remember that in order to participate in any club activity, you must have a current form on file. Dues can be paid at any Club Event.

 

- Upcoming Events:

Wearin of the Green- March 6th. Maumee Bay State Park. Entry forms and more info available at www.toledoroadrunners.org. Van Trip Race!

Melt The Ice 5K- March 19th. Fremont, Ohio. 10:00 am. Entry forms and more information available at the Fremont Community Recreation Complex and www.fremontrunningandfitness.com

Churchill’s Half Marathon- March 20th. Maumee. Entry forms and more information available at www.toledoroadrunners.org. Van Trip Race!