December 27, 2008 Newsletter

THIS SATURDAY AT-A-GLANCE

Mileage: 12
*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

Saturday’s post-partying run is a comfortable 12 miles. To break from the monotony of “being on hold,” except for those who are still recovering from a recent race, let’s do a little change of pace. Run the six miles out at the usual easy pace, but after the turnaround, run the 6 miles back at a slightly faster pace. Make your return pace 15 to 30 seconds faster than your “out” pace. We will be doing faster paced runs during the last several weeks before our target marathon race, but we can throw in this variation at this time for a change of pace during this “quiet” holiday period.

Weather

According to the weather forecasts, the winter storms are expected to continue during the week but to ease off by the weekend. Watch for the latest forecasts on Friday and dress appropriately on Saturday. As usual, watch for and avoid water and mud accumulations on the course.

We are now officially enjoying winter (Winter Solstice was Sunday, Dec. 21), so the days will slowly get longer, although not necessarily warmer and drier. As always, we have much to look forward to in all aspects of our lives.

Essay

Because of the holidays, I have decided to take a two-week hiatus from my essay writing chores (can’t I still enjoy the benefits of a two-week academic term break?). So I will not post an essay in this and the next Newsletter. Please forgive my “mental weakness.”

I WISH EVERYONE GOOD AND INJURY-FREE RUNNING THIS WEEK AS WELL AS GOOD AND INJURY-FREE RUNNING AND RACING FOR ALL OF 2009.

WATER STATION SITUATION

For this Saturday, December 27, make sure you bring enough water and/or Gatorade for the 12-mile run. There will be no water station.

The same will be true in January if we are not able to recruit any water station volunteers. Please spread the word. Recruit your spouse, significant other, teenage kids, siblings, etc.

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

CLUB NEWS

* Run Ventura Now On Facebook

Just a note to those socially networked folks in the group, or those who want to be more socially networked – Run Ventura is now on Facebook Groups! With discussion boards, picture sharing, and more, we welcome all to join and share. See the link to join on the “About Us” page or look us up on Facebook Groups. And yes, you must have a Facebook account to join.

*Birthday greetings
Dec. 9 – Eduardo Arce
Dec. 10 – Cherril Glazer

*Anniversary greetings
Dec. 18 – Rebecca and Jeff Lowell (14th)
Dec. 26 – George and Harriett Arita (44th)
Dec. 30 – Mira and Jimbo Reverente (12th)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!!