Donna
Hahl, Vice President
Lois
Timpanaro, Treasurer
Joe
Tito, Secretary
www.VSRunningClub.org
Vol. 26 No. 9 September
2006
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September 17 - Next meeting
in
Aphorisms from various running thinkers:
·
‘Endurance is nobler than strength, and patience
than beauty’ – John Ruskin
· ‘I
don't exercise because it makes the ice jump right out of my glass.’ –
Anonymous
·
'The great thing about getting older is that you
don't lose all the other ages you've been' - Madeleine L'Engle
September – Advice to the Runner
What does your editor of this
newsletter do when he runs out of ideas? In my case, I make fun of others. The
running log I use has a weekly advice column for runners. The other day, I came
across these gems;
‘If
you plan to run while pregnant, consult your doctor first. Also, start your
workouts before you get pregnant’. Think about it, if one is pregnant and
working out; when does one have time to give birth to a baby?
‘Running
within an hour after eating burns up to 20 percent more calories than if you
wait’. The next week’s advice column had ‘Stomach cramps result when blood is
redirected from the business of breaking down food to working muscles. You’ve
merely interrupted digestion, no harm done’. OK, if you put both items together
I come up with the following. In order to lose weight, one should eat, run and
enjoy the after run pain. If one is in pain, one will not eat and hence we lose
weight. The best advice is, not to give advice.
If you have any articles,
photo, thoughts, or race results you wish to included in the VSRC newsletter,
please e-mail them to me: … Joe Tito
Tip of the Month
Run on an empty colon. Running causes increased
peristalsis, cramps and even diarrhea. Having a bowel movement before running
and particularly before racing prevents these abdominal symptoms.
What’s happening by Stan
Ocean to Sound: I am writing this before the relay which
will take place on the 10th of September. Our team in leg order will
be Jon, Joe,
September Meeting: The meeting will be on Sunday morning,
September 17. We will meet in the park by the
Very Early Birds and
Getting My Running Legs Again; I wasn’t able to run because of heart rhythm and rotator cuff
problems between the end of 2002 and just recently. I was able to hike and walk
vigorously only starting about a year ago. I did many long hilly treks and got
my endurance up but I still couldn’t run until about two months ago. When I
finally got over my last physical hurdle by recuperating from my shoulder
surgery I found out to my chagrin that I could hike well but I couldn’t run. My
body was locked into a walking gait. After trying for weeks I come up with the
idea that a possible way to get running again would be to be pulled by runners
who were moving not too fast as to shoot away. Also I would only go on a short
run each time to prevent me from unconsciously pacing myself. If I paced myself
I would wind walking again. Luckily I had been hearing about a 
mile loop and do multiple loops. I joined them
about six weeks ago running one loop hard about 4 or 5 times a week and waving
good bye as they continued. At first I could only keep up with them for a short
time but gradually I began to improve. Over these six weeks I dropped from an
11 minute pace to a 10 minute pace for the loop. I am finally running. Also
starting the same six weeks ago I run a 7.6 mile loop once a week in
Wishing a quick recovery to all sick and injured,
Stan
Part 2 of Memento Mori – Harry Feigenbaum
My article was incomplete
in last month’s newsletter. I'm forwarding the last part and hoping that it
gets through. I wouldn't want to slight and/or short change Tom and Ted.
Tom Moore: What's to say about a man whose mission is
running ultras? Certifiably a lunatic - but he's all ours. So far still the
only guy I know whose run across the
Ted: Ted and I never lost touch; we see each
other a few times a year. The most determined runner of us all. Impervious to pain - 2 new hips attest to this. "No
guts, no glory!" Ted's motto; two artificial hips.
Like Bob, he no longer runs. Somehow, I can't get my mind around
this picture; Ted and Bob will forever be circling the park together.
As for me, life is good. I
still run - maybe 6 miles a week. Being passed by all the young women out for a
stroll offers some delightful views. Some are pregnant, and even they have no
difficulty getting by me. The last lesson in life is humility.
Harry
We're Just Wild about Harry by Bob Croon
On July 30th Valerie and I decided
to visit our old friend Harry Feigenbaum in
Dear
Cherished Supporter, - Joe Cataldo
This year, I'll be participating in a very special event called the Breast
Cancer 3-Day. I'll walk 60 miles over the course of three days with thousands
of women and men. The net proceeds will support breast cancer research,
education, screening and treatment through the Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer
Fund.
I've agreed to raise at least $2,200 in donations. I've set my personal goal at
$2,500. So I need your help. Would you please consider making a donation?
Please take a look at the enclosed donation form and designate the amount
that's right for you. Please keep in mind how far I'm walking -- and how hard
it is for me to ask for anything.
According to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation, approximately 200,000 American women will be diagnosed with breast
cancer this year, and nearly 40,000 will die from the disease. That's why I'm
walking so far. To do something bold about breast cancer. I hope that you'll share
this incredible adventure with me -- by supporting me in my fundraising
efforts.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Sincerely,
Joe
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Eddie Pettinato was there with his brother, Mike. They were
spectators and photographers. It was great to come out of the water and
see Eddie there. Mike and Eddie were there when I started my bike ride.
Thanks Eddie and Mike.
The day started out
wet and overcast. By
More
Stuff to Report:
On Sunday,
Eddie Pettinato also participated with a
Liz Farrell - placed 5th in
age group 46 minutes
Donna Hahl
- 57 minutes
NYC Half
Donna Hahl -
Eddie Pettinato
– 1:56:33.
Regards,
Donna
A Renewed
I am going into my second
week of training. My first day I ran from my house, a
few blocks from Waldbaum’s and around Hendrickson
once. I did the same the next day. Since then I've been doing
3 miles everyday with plans to increase. I wear my heart rate monitor,
and sometimes do intervals. I avoid boredom by taking advantage of my
yoga and pilate and
chuckling to myself as I visualize every male runner I encounter running
naked. Also engaging my powerhouse and maintaining proper spinal
alignment allows me to increase my pace which reduces wear and tear
on my joints.
As you know, no
matter how active you are in any sport (I swim, rollerblade, bike,, yoga, pilate, strength, other
cardio, hot yoga) participating in any other sport isn't easy as you
use different muscles. I have not run this way in maybe years sooooo for two days I
was very sore. Walking up and down stairs was quite a chore.
Quitting was not an option. I tried to stretch twice
a day, paid attention to my nutrition, and placed the rollerblades, the
hot yoga, the pilate on the
back burner until after the relay. For now
I'm focusing only on running, biking & hot yoga. The
soreness is all gone now. Thank goodness I feel great.
Tomorrow morning I'll try to go for an early run then go to Bikram (hot) yoga. I'll do all this and return home
to find my family still asleep.
Hello
Hi All, Kim and I have
completed our 14 day journey in Vietnam and arrived in Phnom Phen Cambodia two days ago. We traveled by bus and
then boat from
I wasn't sure how I would
react by coming here again (although under different circumstances) but I am
completely at peace with my decision and experience here. While in
Hue, a major site in Vietnamese culture and a major site for a turning point of
the war with the US I had bought 10 (all that I could find) dog
tags that I hope I will be able to trace to there rightful owners and return
them if they or their families sent them.
As I said we are now in
Corruption in this country
is above the top and the government is fragile at best but the people are
determined to put up with the worst of it to maintain the peace. The
horrors of Pol Pot are still very fresh and according
to one of the locals that we talked to, it will take another generation
before they will be able to make significant changes in their government.
Many of the same leaders under Pol Pot are now
Ministers in the government now.
I hope you are all
well. Kim and I are travel weary and despite the history and beauty of
this part of the world we are anxious to come home. We will be here in Siem Reap for 3 days before traveling for 8 hours by bus to
Bangkokand leaving Bankok
on
Peace
Richard
Race Results
Event Result (not a race) - American Red Cross Swim-A-Cross (one
mile swim),
· Rochelle
Holden - 33 minutes (approx.)
· Donna
Hahl - 36 minutes (approx.)
Upcoming Races
Sat, Sept 16
Sat. Sept 30
Sat, Nov 4
Sun, Nov 19
Sun. Nov 26 Rob’s Run Syosset
Sat. Dec Snowball 5M
Sat. Dec 16 Ho Ho Ho Run 5k