Tuesday, June 26, 2012

North Carolina Series set to start 2012 season on July 14

Three races on 2012 schedule; open to all runners 

June 2012 – Summer is in full swing, which means it is time for the XTERRA North Carolina Trail Run Series to get up and running again. 

After successful seasons in 2010 and 2011, the XTERRA North Carolina Trail Run Series is back with three summer races on the 2012 calendar. 

“I think there’s a lot of potential in North Carolina,” series director Tim Schroer said. “There are some beautiful trail systems there and some really fast runners. We’ve been building this series the last two years and the word is spreading so we’re hoping to be bigger and better.” 

The 2012 North Carolina schedule will feature three races at three different locations (see schedule below). Each race will offer two separate courses – a “long” course and a shorter option. Therefore, runners of all ages and skill levels can participate. 

The first race in the series will be the XTERRA Whitewater Trail Run, which is scheduled for July 14 at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte. That race has gained popularity because of the challenging trails and unique scenery – part of the trail traverses along the whitewater rapids that are used for training by Olympic kayakers. 

The other two races in the North Carolina Series are scheduled for July 28 at Beech Mountain, and September 1 at Davidson. It is worth noting that the XTERRA North Carolina Trail Run Series is open to runners from all states. 

Medals and other prizes will be awarded to the top age-group finishers at each race. At the end of the series, the top overall runners in each respective age group will receive a free entry to represent North Carolina at the 2012 XTERRA Trail Run National Championship at Ogden, 
Utah, in September. 

North Carolina is one of 12 regions that are hosting an XTERRA Trail Run Series in 2012. The others are Alabama, Arizona, Southern California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Pacific Northwest, Pocono, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. 
To learn more about the XTERRA North Carolina Trail Run Series, or to register for a race in the series, please visit www.dirtyspokes.com or www.xterratrailrun.com

2012 XTERRA North Carolina Trail Run Series 
July 14, 2012 –XTERRA Whitewater Trail Run (13K / 6K courses) at Charlotte, NC 
July 28, 2012 – XTERRA Beech Mountain Trail Run (15K / 5K courses) at Beech Mountain, NC 
September 1, 2012 – XTERRA Fisher Farm Trail Run (16K / 8K courses) at Davidson, NC 

Contact: Dayton Morinaga 
Phone: 808-754-2567 
E-mail: Dayton@xterraplanet.com


Monday, June 18, 2012

RunningWorks Impacts Charlotte

It’s 9:45am on Tuesday morning and the group is starting to line-up outside the Art Building at the Urban Ministry Center in Downtown Charlotte off College St. What was once a small group of 5-6 runners has grown to well over a dozen men and women coined “neighbors.” This reforming establishment is on the frontlines of poverty and embodies a mission statement of an interfaith organization dedicated to bringing the community together to end homelessness, one life at a time.

But why are they lined up outside the Art Building at a quarter to 10am?

Recently they have grown accustomed to meeting Kelly, Meredith, Justin, Michael, and Kristen every Tuesday and Friday to enjoy a 3-4 mile run through the streets of downtown Charlotte. This project is called RunningWorks.

The brainchild of Meredith Dolhare & Kelly Fillnow, RunningWorks is a non-profit running program founded to encourage the homeless community to rediscover the power of teamwork, discipline, confidence and respect for each other one stride at a time.

Some participants claim it has been over 20 years since they have run and others boldly state they have never given running a second thought.

Yet, after some preparation and a fresh change of clothes including donated shoes and branded technical running shirts with the RunningWorks logo they now feel like a part of team, a club, they now belong to something greater than themselves. Simply put, they are smiling.

All 15 of us line up outside the Art Building and begin to stretch and joke around a bit before we begin our jaunt thru the Queen City streets right before lunchtime. Some group together at a faster pace while others enjoy a pace of their own but one thing is consistent, camaraderie. At each intersection while waiting on the light to change, there is a mini-meeting to share something positive about their life. “Hello my name is Chuck and I am just happy to have a job interview this week.” Or, “Hi, I’m Ron and I am really grateful for you all organizing this group.”

No longer are they stereotyped as the helpless or homeless but instead they are granted waving hands and smiles from passerby’s along the street. They are consumed by the energized emotions of endorphins radiating from their beings.

Sure it begins to hurt by mile 2 or 3, but it hurts together. No longer are they suffering alone. Relationships are built. Like troops that have gone to war and survived a common peril or like survivors of a sinking ship they are in this together and celebrating the experience.

Finally, upon returning to the Urban Ministry Center everyone relaxes inside the air-conditioned Art Building and pulls up a chair to form a circle while sipping a bottle of water. Still sweat glistening from their brow, the neighbors reflect on the run and are encouraged to share something about a struggle they are facing or a challenge in their lives. Kelly or Meredith then lead a discussion on topics ranging from honing Interview Skills to Self-Esteem Tools for everyday life. All inhibitions seem to be left at the curb and there is a moment of sincere reflection and participation.

Now 11:30am the group high fives each other and commits to the next meet-up Friday as they hold each other accountable. This is incredible to watch.

If you would like to donate shoes or clothes to the RunningWorks program then please do so at any of the locations listed below or contact Meredith or Kelly direct at the email address below. All are welcome to join on the run!

Don’t miss an opportunity to impact our very own city on the ground level and inspire someone to enjoy the same benefits that you have received from running.

RunningWorks is teaming with Guys With Ties & Performance Therapy this October 27th for their inaugural 5K for participants of the program and more. Hope to see you there!

                                 www.RunningWorks.org                                     
Meredith Dolhare – RunningWorks@dolhare.com
 Kelly Fillnow - kefillnow@gmail.com

FACEBOOK -  TWITTER

DONATION SITES:

Performance Therapy (Pineville)
6419 Bannington Drive, Suite A
704-541-8655

TrySports (Blakeney)
9816 Rea Road
704-544-4626

InsideOUT Sports (SouthEnd)
1514 South Church #104
704-333-8331

Charlotte Athletic Club (Downtown)
101 South Tryon
704-371-5600

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Inside-Out Sports Customer Appreciation Fun Sat June 16

Runners/Bikers/Swimmers and those that do all 3. Saturday the folks at Inside-Out Sports are having a nice little celebration at their store. For those that have stopped by in previous years, it has been a nice gathering with free food, drinks and activities for all ages (Moon bounce!!!). Good store deals too. If you have the chance to swing by Saturday, stop in and say hi.

All Charlotte Running Club members always receive a store discount and our cumulative club points with Inside Out has allowed us to receive over $2000 in gift cards the past two years!

When: June 16th (Saturday) 10 am - 6 pm (drinks, food and activities, 11 am - 5 pm)
Where: Inside-Out Sports Charlotte 704-333-8331
Inside-Out Sports invites all of our customers for:

*    Big discounts on cool gear
        ** 20% OFF Felt B16s
        ** 20% OFF All Wetsuits
        ** 40% OFF in-stock Merrell Barefoot Shoes
        ** All Clearance Shoes $65 or less
        ** Sugoi Neo Pro Cycling Shorts $34.99 (reg. 54.99 )
        ** Mavic Cosmic Carbon Clincher Wheels $999 (reg.$1199)
*    Moonbounce and other activities for the kids
*    Lots of drawings and giveaways
        ** 1 pair of Reynolds R2 Carbon wheels
        ** Wetsuits, Race Entries, Bike Fits, and MUCH MORE!
*    Hors d'oeuvres and good food
*    Soft drinks, Beer, and Wine
*    Clinics and much more...

Monday, June 4, 2012

CRC Mileage “Pilot” Program presented by TrySports – May - Summary

Well, I thought with the arrival of June that the warm days were ahead for the foreseeable future, but Sunday morning I actually saw people at McAlpine wearing coats. Okay, maybe low 50s make it a bit nippy for this time of year, but running wise the weather feels great. All of that blood is going to the muscles to power us along instead of the skin to cool us off.

Now to the topic at hand, this month saw a bumper crop of runners crest the 1000 mile mountain that each of us has accepted the challenge to achieve.

Runners crossing the 1000 mile mark are: Walt Guyer, Rob Ducsay, Jason Meulemans, Dennis Livesay, David Forrest, David Dye, and Butch Holt

And our first 1000 mile couple is Danielle Crockford and Chad Crockford with 1193.9 and 1072.7. Congratulations to them.

Now, we are getting into June which is the 6 month of year. This leaves a little more than 6 more months to crank out some miles and wield that body into running shape.

Also don't forget, we have a club group run coming to an area near you: Davidson, Latta, McMullen to name a few. Check out the Newsletter for details on locations and times

Also on the July 5 will be our next Mileage Program group run and social. The run will start at 6:15 from TrySports (Rea Road) and the social to start at 7 pm.

As always, if you have any questions or corrections to the mileage totals below – email – run.charlotte.miles@gmail.com.

CRC Member

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

April

May

Total Mileage

William Kennedy

79.90

97.8

54.8

76.9

74.6

384.0

Walt Guyer

231.30

249.7

185.2

190.1

247.9

1104.2

Valerie Matena

231.00

150

171

55

0

607.0

Ulrich Blank

85.08

77.5

77

65

76

380.6

Troy Eisenberger

51.40

123.2

183.8

197

275

830.4

Tracy D Rabon

23.30

32.5

73.2

27.4

9.3

165.7

Tom Torkilden

168.00

170

177

157

180

852.0

Tom Ricks

133.60

149.6

198.7

102

46.6

630.5

Tom Patch

182.00

175.5

191

133

681.5

Tom Patania

103.00

87.86

19.65

23.8

234.3

Todd Capitano

130.70

139.3

171.2

115

78.3

634.5

Tim Baucom

130.40

138.9

109

109.5

89.9

577.7

Susan Sutherland

74.78

74.8

Steven Holman

25.60

25.6

Stephen Spada

312.80

302

288.8

270.1

293.7

1467.4

Stan Austin

158.00

101

174.5

137.1

182.5

753.1

Stacy Langston (Dgirl Runs)

51.40

48

83

82

95

359.4

Sonja Earnest

45.30

30

49.2

16.2

63.9

204.6

Sommer Baucom

133.00

125.7

114

120.6

102.2

595.5

Sheila Olds

61.00

73

6

140.0

Sarah Hannon-Iwanusa

48.40

62.3

18

128.7

Rob Gannett

41.10

73.8

100.3

38.8

47.5

301.5

Rob Ducsay

190.10

180.6

186.2

231.3

236

1024.2

Reeves Davis

52.50

52.5

Randall Bard

72.80

88.9

63.8

64.1

44.8

334.4

Phillip Blotevogel

32.74

24.64

100.88

93.24

6.52

258.0

Peter Browne

253.00

226

295

774.0

Paul Shamansky

141.70

133.1

183.2

107

148.5

713.5

Paul Reinfeld

145.80

85.55

105.84

52.96

91.68

481.8

Paul Mainwaring

290.30

225.5

287.3

245.6

163.5

1212.2

Mike Taylor

93.00

73.8

96.9

96.3

93.8

453.8

Mike Smith

248.00

188

436.0

Mike Slaney

117.20

120.9

151.8

134.7

161.6

686.2

Mike Schutman

121.20

111

118.7

44

22

416.9

Mike Mitchell

280.90

278.2

290.6

208

287.6

1345.3

Mike Beigay

141.10

146.4

161.6

50.1

111.3

610.5

Michael Vance

186.00

164.3

168.4

161.7

162.8

843.2

Michael Miller

137.40

133.3

140

145.8

155.5

712.0

Michael Kahn

199.00

199.0

Michael Downing

107.40

18.9

2.2

58.5

59.1

246.1

Michael Bard

52

52.0

melinda law

83.70

88.6

77.7

76.5

72.7

399.2

Melanie Becker

63.00

106

45

12

226.0

Megan Hovis

462.50

540.8

538.3

465.7

474.7

2482.0

Mark Mcgeough

163.00

175

168

182

151

839.0

Lisa Costa

100.20

128.82

229.0

Lindsey Hikes

330.70

316.6

325.5

275.4

338

1586.2

Lauren Tilton

27.10

30.9

88.9

110.4

147.8

405.1

Lauren Taylor

121.00

43.5

164.5

Laura Gray

120.00

55.25

134.5

159.5

94.2

563.5

Lat Purser

82.80

10

92.8

Lana Torkildsen

106.00

96

93

66

70

431.0

Kevin Ballantine

112.60

82

112.4

65.6

23.1

395.7

Kelly Rusk

21.00

47

27

10

10.5

115.5

Kelly Fillnow

175.62

171.4

200.39

229.91

777.3

kathy seavers

156.50

153.4

175.2

165.4

160.3

810.8

Kathy Rink

35.00

35.0

Kathi Russo

216.30

190.3

217.5

155.3

165.3

944.7

Karin Helmbrecht

130.80

111.8

92.7

30.5

25.6

391.4

Karen Brown

85.76

100.14

88.26

87.78

361.9

Kara Colucci

39.00

52.8

91.8

Justin Gutierrez

351.00

363

90

73.5

877.5

Justin Breland

142.70

142.7

Joshua Kollmann

150.59

126.6

126.8

126

530.0

Josh Lemke

191.60

155.5

85.4

119.6

78.3

630.4

Jonathon Halter

212.00

126

183

148

200

869.0

Jonathan Wise

111.61

82.83

92.28

84.9

371.6

John Fyfe

55.10

142

197.1

John Fillete

171.00

163

334.0

John Fernandez

10.70

22

17.8

50.5

John Compton

277.80

268.5

246

266.3

293.9

1352.5

Joe Schlereth

410.00

295

442

270

1417.0

Jocelyn Sikora

104.10

145.3

167.9

43.5

84.5

545.3

Jinnie Austin

90.00

35

117.2

76.9

57.8

376.9

Jen Marcus

146.00

167.2

313.2

Jason Meulemans

202.40

155.8

232.8

216.9

231.1

1039.0

Jason Martin

152.50

193.2

175.5

193.9

218.6

933.7

Jason Holder

339.90

355.4

358.1

214.1

51.2

1318.7

Jason Chalmers

139.00

140

109

114

132.95

635.0

Jason Blackwood

181.00

166

136.7

119.7

603.4

Jason Benoit

103.00

88

85

35

51

362.0

Jamaar Valentine

171.20

169.4

62

402.6

Jade Laughlin

76.00

50

100

200

110

536.0

Jacky Olin

53.00

48

67

75

65

308.0

Hollis Blank

62.52

63.69

68

100

294.2

Heather Wachtler

116.75

64.5

181.3

Gordon Bynum

184.90

176.3

207.7

173.6

192.8

935.3

Emily Hansen

176.00

203

148

88

141

756.0

Emily Barrett

152.60

146.8

95

118.1

192.9

705.4

Dennis Livesay

243.00

183.7

171.2

213.1

216

1027.0

Deb Rubinich

155.80

167.2

167.1

175.4

175.6

841.1

Dawn Rogers

76.00

78

73

54

82

363.0

David Willis

0.00

33.5

154.4

229.7

165.8

583.4

David Przybyla

106.00

106.0

David Forrest

236.00

214

202

213

168

1033.0

David Dye

428.90

379

75.5

11

183.1

1077.5

David Brinkley Jr

163.17

164.89

165.53

128.5

142.5

764.6

Dave Knavel

84.20

105.6

117.8

120.1

100.8

528.5

Danielle Crockford

267.70

273

186.4

211

255.8

1193.9

Daniel Norton

121.00

121.0

Daniel Matena

239.70

203.6

184.6

158.9

217.4

1004.2

Dan Keller

140.00

136

113

84

71

544.0

Corianne Blotevogel

37.34

29.91

100.36

81.01

4.66

253.3

Clayton Venhuizen

185.70

201

247.1

122.2

23.3

779.3

Chuck Player

148.30

174.5

131.1

114.8

215.1

783.8

Christi Carter

51.00

46.5

74.7

25.8

22.3

220.3

Chris Lamperski

184.10

130.6

182.7

11.4

508.8

Chris Jones

236.00

229

135

95

209

904.0

Chad Crockford

48.40

193

267.6

265.5

298.2

1072.7

Carl Patty

43.50

89.2

93.4

89.1

315.2

Caleb Boyd

273.10

271.1

301.6

175

303

1323.8

Caitlin Chrisman

222.90

322.1

334.8

313.6

398.1

1591.5

Butch Holt

178.00

204

254

229

248.5

1113.5

Brian Baum

42.30

104.9

114.3

118.9

97.7

478.1

Brad Popple

21.00

21.0

Brad Pearce

56

70

100

226.0

Bob Drury

90.80

90.8

Bjørn Erik Norman

206.00

169

288

202

125.5

990.5

Billy Shue

277.00

107.1

269.4

266.6

57

977.1

Billy Morton

50.00

50.0

Bill Shires

244.70

285

332

298.2

387

1546.9

Ben Hovis

248.30

220.3

172.2

72.2

182

895.0

Audrey Ashkin

76.00

86.5

106

54.31

41

363.8

Ashley Warren

66.70

44.86

52.03

163.6

Anthony Monaghan

69.00

40

86

195.0

Anne Marie Martin

142.20

131.9

164.1

187.4

106.6

732.2

Anna Donlan

303.30

232.26

305.3

265.1

257.95

1363.9

Andrew Swistak

175.00

56.7

25

40.4

15

312.1

Andrew Bishop

130.60

138

100.4

144

126.3

639.3

Andrea Beigay

5.00

2.2

7.2

Allison Reed

177.76

193.82

191.1

175

176

913.7

Allen Strickland

156.10

175.9

183.8

138.6

180.4

834.8

Alex Wernikoff

31.90

20.4

11.5

63.8

Adrienne Anetrini

90.00

93

140.5

323.5

Adam Mull

122.33

78

83.6

72

355.9

Adam Mayes

208.00

238

278

114

838.0

Totals

20867.6

18664.8

17287.4

13863.4

13014.7

83697.9