December 13, 2008 Newsletter

THIS SATURDAY AT-A-GLANCE

Mileage: 10
*download revised training schedule for 2009 LA Marathon at www.RunVentura.com

December Volunteers:
Set-up – Denise Ellison (Dec. 6), Mira Reverente (Dec. 13, 20 & 27)
Breakdown – June Muller (Dec. 6, 13 & 27), Naomi Kress
Supplies – Tom McKiernan, Mike Miskel
Aid station/s – Tom Santangelo

TRAINING CORNER
By George Arita, Training Committee Chair
Georgerunvta@aol.com

LSD Run

The holding pattern continues for LAM. Saturday’s run is a piece of cake – 10 comfortable miles! Take advantage of this breather; do some shopping in the afternoon, or get some yard work that you’ve been neglecting over the past several weeks done.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to those who represented RV and ITRC at last Sunday’s Las Vegas Marathon, California International Marathon or Lasse Viren Run. I don’t know the names of everyone who ran (there were quite a few), so I won’t name any for fear that I will leave some out. But I know you all did well. If you ran a marathon last week, be sure to go very short and easy on Saturday, or just rest.

No Essay

I will not be present on Saturday. Tom will fill in for me at the gathering place. I have not had sufficient time to write an essay for this newsletter. Sorry. I will come up with one for next week.

Have a good run on Saturday. I will see you all next week.

RUNNER OF THE WEEK

Name: Carole Comstock
Why you know him/her: Club Membership Chair
Marathons completed: Only two so far. 5 Halfs I think. A few 5 and 10k's thrown in for good measure.
Favorite marathon and why: Only LA, see above. So many more on my list.
Proudest accomplishment: Besides the obvious- my kids, it's definitely getting involved in the Running club and completing LA feeling good.
Little-known facts: If you run with me, you know I talk- A LOT! So there's not much that's little known...how about this: I can also touch my tongue to my nose.
Greatest weakness: Uh that would have to be cookies- LOVE them!
Pre-race rituals: Still learning these things. I carry a pewter heart in my pocket for my Mom, Grandma and Aunt. I have my bagel with peanut butter, one cup of coffee and always do sit-ups!
Post-race recovery strategies: I have gotten quite fond (I know that's crazy) of ice baths after long runs. I am going to try getting a massage and having someone stretch me. That really helps.
I would rather be a little faster/a little richer/a little smarter (choose one)… Gonna go with smarter...obviously faster would be great but I am working on that and having fun. Never been rich so I don't know what I am missing.
What do you like to do when you're not running? Read, hang with my kids and friends, watch movies, go dancing. I enjoy mountain biking, camping, talking about running, eating...
Funniest thing that has ever happened to you during a run or race? Nothing really yet. I do like to jump in front of the cameras and give my *V*sign.
What made you want to do a marathon? It's something I always wanted to do, push myself, prove to myself that i could do it.
Is there anybody in our group that you admire? If so, what/why? Gosh, I really admire all of you. I feel so privileged and so very lucky to have met every single one of you. When I first started running, Jill Jackson invited me to join Road Runners and told me how great everyone was and how friendly and inviting you all are. I seriously have met some people who I consider some of my BFF's through this running group. You all have such great, inspiring stories, solid advice and are so fun to be around. We've had some great times and laughs and I love listening, learning, running and of course eating with you! Thanks for the friendship! Here's too many more miles and memories!

NEEDED: JANUARY VOLUNTEERS

We are looking for a few people to help us out in January. Yes, that’s next month!

We are in need of a:

*Purchaser – preferably someone with a Costco membership card; to purchase bananas
*Bagel Pick-up person – can pick up bagels from Noah’s Bagels in Camarillo or Ventura
*Plus the usual set-up, breakdown and water station people….

Contact: Naomi Kress at nukress@yahoo.com if you have any questions or would like to volunteer

SOCIAL EVENT ALERT

This Friday, December 12th, is the 1st Annual RunVentura Holiday Celebration. It will be at Rick Kanatzar’s House, beginning at 7:30 pm. Rick’s contact info plus what dish to bring is in a separate blog/e-mail.

CLUB NEWS

*Some of our club members who did the Nine Trails 50K recently were mentioned in this article:

http://ovnsports.blogspot.com/

*There is a RunVentura group on Facebook that everyone is welcome to join. You can post pictures, add events, share race stories or just stay in touch with the group. Join now!

*Birthday greetings
Dec. 9 – Eduardo

*Anniversary greetings
Dec. 26 – George and Harriett (44th!!!)
Dec. 30 – Mira and Jimbo (12th)