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
