The Finish Line. Have you signed up for the 2016 Trick or Trot 5k? What are you waiting for? Only 22 days until Race Day!!!

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1 O C T O B E R The Finish Line The Mission of Zoomers is to promote health and inspire fellowship by providing quality events for our community. Visit Zoomers online at for upcoming race information, past newsletters and other useful information IN THIS ISSUE: Zoomers Info Pg 2 President s Page Pg.3 Turkey Raffle Run Pg 4 Scott Geezil by Grace Gowan Pg 5 Scholarship Info Pg 6 Zoomers Election Pg 7 Zoomers Visors Pg 8 Membership Report Pg 9 Triathlon Roster Pg. 10 Upcoming Races Pg 11 Kids Series Roster Pg 12 Kids Series Register Pg 13 Treasurer Report Pg 14 Myakka Half Pg 15 Bithdays Pg 16 Recipe Corner Pg. 17 Volunteering Pg.18 Adult Race Series Roster Pg 19 Leaderboard Pg 20 Trick or Trot Registration Pg 21 Sponsorship for TOT5k Pg 22 Have you signed up for the 2016 Trick or Trot 5k? What are you waiting for? Only 22 days until Race Day!!! Go to: TrickorTrot5KTrailRun or print out your registration from page 20 in this newsletter and mail it in. Race Series Rules and Regs Pg 23 Join Zoomers Pg 24 Is there someone you would like to see in the Spotlight? suggestions to TinaMElkins@aol.com 1 Zoomersrun.com

2 ZOOMERS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RUNNING & TRIATHLON CLUB P.O. BOX MURDOCK, FL PRESIDENT Ed Gillen VICE PRESIDENT Pat Vasquez Looking for a coach? Below are Zoomers members who are coaches Sherry LaBree Punta Gorda, FL, USAT Level 1 Coach sslabree3@gmail.com TREASURER POSITION OPEN ZoomersTreasurer@gmail.com RACE CORDINATOR Ed Gillen EdGillen7@gmail.com SECRETARY Stephanie Jimenez spowers319@gmail.com Ms. Michele Galluppi Port Charlotte, FL, RRCA Running Coach happy66rose@gmail.com WEBPAGE DIRECTOR Position Open Zoomerswebdirector@gmail.com NEWSLETTER EDITOR Position Open ZoomersNewsEditor@gmail.com SPECIAL EVENTS & Adult Race Series Chair Position Open Tina Elkins ZoomersRaceSeries@gmail.com Kids Race Series Chair Dug and Marti Stetter Zoomersyouth@gmail.com MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING DIRECTOR Marti Stetter zoomersmembership@gmail.com Dee Stout RRCA Running Coach dee.stout4@comcast.net Tina Elkins Englewood, FL ACE Certified Personal Trainer RRCA Running Coach Jeff Galloway Program Dir tinamelkins@aol.com Did you move?? Did you move?? Please be sure to keep Zoomers updated with your current Address, phone number and address, So that Zoomers can keep YOU updated too!! 2 Zoomersrun.com

3 President s Message Ed Gillen Ah, Fall! The cool mornings, seeing your breath as the leaves change and fall... wait, say, what? I was recently reminded of how nice it was to run in cool weather on a trip 'back north'. It was nice to see old running friends and catch up on what's new in the various running groups my wife and I belonged to when we lived in Albany. We then went from 53 degrees and no humidity to 76 degrees and UGH on our first run back in FL but... we are so grateful to be HOME and to be back to our running club - Zoomers. Fall is a very busy month for running especially in FL. Tons of races to choose from. We hope you have chosen our own TRICK or TROT 5K Trail Run on October 22nd. If you are on Facebook, please share the following link with your friends ( Race/FL/Englewood/TrickorTrot5KTrailRun I hope you mark your calendar for our 3rd Annual Turkey Raffle Run on Sunday, November 20th (see: ) Fall is also busy time for Zoomers as we have our annual election, the adult race series for 2016 is in its home stretch and we help our friends by volunteering at a number of events (Myakka Half/5k, Turkey Trot, Frosty 5k) Be safe and here's hoping your training, whether biking, running, swimming or all three goes well. See you at the finish line. 3 Zoomersrun.com

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5 Scott Geezil By Grace Gowans Training hard. That s how Scott started for his swim. The goal? To swim 9.2 miles by himself. He d wake at 4 am to swim from 5:15 am to 7:00 am. That s over 5,000 yards. He d also cross train on other days. Biking or spin class was what Scott would choose to do, but he enjoyed doing group classes like TRX, body pump. But running was his weak spot. He isn t sure if he can get any faster. But he loves sports. When he was growing up he played semi-pro football, ice hockey, basketball, baseball you name it, he probably played it. He just likes to compete. But race day takes him to the next level. The main reason he exercises now if because of his chronic pain issues. Scott has a titanium plate in his neck, had a rotator cuff surgery on my shoulder. Multiple levels of disk disease. Bulging disk in my lower back, had both knees scoped for miniscus tears, plus he has arthritis in both of them. And we can t forget the foot issues. He was on pain meds for a few years and hated the way they made him feel. So he left them. Started swimming again. Did his first triathlon at Englewood YMCA. Did a relay (the swim portion of it). And then he said, why not do the whole thing? He did and came in first place in his age group. After that, Scott was hooked. But swimming has always been his favorite. So the past few years he did the Alligator Lighthouse Swim as part of the relay teams. Then, of course, he said, why not do it solo? And when he swims, he wants to win. No matter if its ¼, ½, or a 9 mile swim. His goal was to do it under 5 hours and he did: 4:55:08. Coming in first place in his age group was an added bonus. The conditions were great except for the jellyfish (those who have done that swim know EXACTLY what I m talking about!). Although he likes doing the swim by himself, he will probably go back to relays, he says they re more fun. That s a little bit about Scott Geezil, feel free to say hello to him! And of course, ask what sports he s done as well, I m sure he has a list J Happy running! 5 Zoomersrun.com

6 School will be starting soon...are you eligible for the Zoomers Scholarship? Don t miss this opportunity! Zoomers Announces 2017 Scholarship Zoomers is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for its 2017 Scholarship. Zoomers will award up to $1,000 to the eligible recipient. To be eligible, applicants must meet the requirements, complete the application and application should be received no later than April 30, Click Here to Download in PDF Scholarship Requirements and Application. uploads/2016_zoomers_scholarship_requirements_and_applicatio n.pdf Questions? Contact Pat ZoomersVicePresident@gmail.com 6 Zoomersrun.com

7 ZOOMERS ELECTION!! Nominate yourself or others for one of the following positions on the Board of Directors: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Help Wanted in the following positions: Be our new online newsletter editor (Tina will show you how) Volunteer at key fall races Trick or Trot 5k (Oct. 22), Myakka Half (Nov. 12) and the Turkey Trot (Nov. 24) Consider being part of a team that puts on special events Treasurer Experience with Quickbooks would be great. Race Series Director Choose the roster for the 2017 race series and other fun duties. Please send nominations to our Zoomers Vice President Pat ZoomersVicePresi- 7 Zoomersrun.com

8 With The 2016 Zoomers Logo Adjustable Strap Stretchy Strap $15 Each Contact Tina at to get yours today! 8 Zoomersrun.com

9 ZOOMERS MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETINGS Do you want to be involved in what is happening in your club? Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month for the Zoomers Business Meeting. It is currently being held at the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce at 6:30 pm. At these meetings, we discuss what is happening in the club, what past races were like and what races we have coming up. You will learn how it all works behind the scenes and also be able to voice your opinions, concerns or maybe you have an idea for something new? Come join us and see what it s like. Next Business Meeting is November2, 2016 August 2016 Membership Report 9 Zoomersrun.com

10 ZOOMERS 2016 TRIATHLON SERIES!!!! Click the link below for the Triathlon Scoresheet Date Race City 4/16/16 Escape from Fort Desoto Ft Desoto 4/17/16 FGCU Eagle Sprint Tri Ft. Myers 4/24/16 St. Anthony s Tri St. Petersburg 5/7/16 Ft. Desoto Tri- Sprint/International and Duathlon Ft. Desoto 5/14/16 Cape Coral Yacht Club Sprint Tri Cape Coral 5/22/16 Storm Challenge Sarasota 6/5/16 Naples Fitness Challenge Naples 6/19/16 Heartland Tri Sprint & International Sebring 6/25/16 Navy Seal Tri/ Du Sprint & International Sarasota 7/9/16 Ft. Desoto Tri. Sprint/International and Duathlon Ft. Desoto 7/10/16 American Sprint Tri and Duathlon Naples 7/16/16 Englewood Triathlon Englewood 8/6/16 Siesta Beach Tri- Sprint/International and Duathlon Sarasota 8/20/16 Ft Desoto ll Tri. Sprint/International and Duathlon Ft. Desoto 9/3/16 Venice Tri Venice 9/24/16 Siesta Beach Tri Sprint Sarasota 12/18/16 Christmas Tri Sprint and Duathlon Naples Go to for more info and to Opt In ** **For dues paying active members 10 Zoomersrun.com

11 Upcoming Races!!! October: 10/15/16 Cape Coral Yacht Club Tri 10/22 Trick or Trot 5k 10/29 Charlotte Co. Sherriff s Office 5k Run for the Animals November: 11/12 Myakka Half Marathon & 5k 11/20 Zoomers 3rd Annual Turkey Raffle Run 11/24 18th Annual Turkey Trot 5k run/ Fun Walk For more information on local races and links, go to 11 Zoomersrun.com

12 KIDS RACE SERIES RACE ROSTER Pirate Treasure Trot 5K Aug 20th, 2016 Remember the Fallen 5k- Sept 10, 2016 Trick or Trot 5k Oct. 22, 2016 Charlotte County Sheriff s 5k run 4 the Animals Oct 29, 2016 Myakka River Zoomers Kids only 5k- Nov. 12, 2016 Frosty 5k Dec. 17, 2016 Andrew Monroe 5k January. 8, 2017 Boca Grande 5k Feb. 26, 2017 Life in the Sun 5k 10k March. 11, 2017 Harbour Heights 5k April. 1, 2017 Pine View Python Run 5k April. 15, 2017 Doo Rag May. 13, 2017 Publix Family Fun Day 5k May 20, 2017 Firecracker 5k July 4, 2017 ((((((ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE))))) For links to race registrations go to: 12 Zoomersrun.com

13 To View Rules and Regulations for the Kids Race Series, go to 13 Zoomersrun.com

14 TREASURER S REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2016 STATEMENT DATE: Aug. 1, 2016 Aug. 31,2016 OPENING BALANCE (Aug 1): $ 24, TOTAL RECEIPTS: $ TOTAL EXPENSES: $ CLOSING BALANCE (Aug 31): $ 24, Respectfully submitted by Sherry LaBree, Treasurer, on August 3, Zoomersrun.com

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16 PAGE 16 October Birthdays!! Libra: September 23 October 22 Element: Air Symbol: The Scales Life Pursuit: To be consistent Secret Desire: To live an easy and uncomplicated life Unfortunately, your desire to be consistent and to live an easy life makes you vulnerable to running consistently slow splits. Those splits might be easy and you will have plenty of your element (Air) to fill your lungs at these slow paces, but you need to use your scales to weigh the benefits of an easy pace vs the pain of running faster. Take a chance and you will see that consistently fast is better than consistently slow. 10/2 10/3 10/3 10/4 10/4 10/4 10/5 10/5 10/6 10/11 10/13 10/13 10/14 10/14 10/15 10/16 10/16 10/17 Jacqueline Tess Julian Mary Lucia Tammi Luke Shane Todd Andrea Dee Elizabeth Dara Holli Rob Richard Bracken Natasha Conniff Madeya Ramirez Bonetz Schatteleyn Harvey Wenzel Otway Carpenter Wigert Stout Staugler Sorah Fleming Sanders Caluori Yingling Auriemma 10/18 10/18 10/19 10/20 10/20 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/25 10/25 10/26 10/26 10/26 10/27 Leyah Rachel Stacey Mal Dorina Debbie Gail Seth Fred Anita Diana Jordan Samantha Gary James Mary Ann Toni FrankRose Holmes Miller Daetz Williamson Marinari Dobbs Beiner Frank Squires Prinner Prinner Ettinger Coogan Keller Ivankovic 16 Zoomersrun.com THE FINISH LINE Scorpio: October 23 November 21 Element: Water Symbol: The Scorpion Life Pursuit: To survive against all opposition Secret Desire: To triumph Your element is water and you will need plenty of it if you are to survive your next road race. Keep an eye out for Aquarius the Water Bearer to help you stay hydrated. The opposition will be great but if you can save your scorpion-like sting for the final kick, you just might triumph!

17 Even though it is October, it s still hot out there and a nice salad for dinner is sometimes just the thing you need, especially on busy school nights. This salad has become my all time favorite, hope you enjoy!! From the recipe book: Real Fit Kitchen by Tara Mardigan, R.D and Kate Weiler, C.H.C Rainbow Chard Salad This colorful salad impresses even the pickiest vegetable eaters. Chard is a great source of antioxidant phytonutrients. Once phytonutrient group found in chard is called betalains which have been shown to provide significant antioxidant, anti-inflammaroty, and detoxification support. Though exercise is healthy for you, it is a stressor to the body, so it is important to help support detoxification through foods like swiss chard. For the salad: For the Dressing: 6 cups swiss chard, red, green or rainbow, 2 TBSP unfiltered, apple cider vinegar sliced into thin ribbons 1 TBSP Pure Maple Syrup 2 oranges, peeled and chopped 2 TBSP olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1/3 tsp sea salt 1 apple, chopped 1/3 black pepper 1/2 cup raw pecans 1/8 turmeric powder 1/2 cup raw pepitas 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 3 TBSP dried cherries 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds Combine all salad ingredients in a large salad bowl. Combine all ingrediets for the dressing in a small bowl or bottle and mix together. Pour dressing on salad and toss. TIP: Salad will stay fresh in fridge without the dressing. Dress salad right before you eat. 17 Zoomersrun.com

18 VOLUNTEERING AT LOCAL RACES OR EVENTS (thru December 2016) If you volunteer at four (4) Zoomers-owned event, Zoomers adult race or Kids race series or a race/event that Zoomers has been requested to provide volunteers, you will receive a 1-year long individual membership (6 events for a 1-year family membership up to 4 members). Volunteering is also a requirement for our Zoomers Scholarship and Zoomers Adult Race Series. NOTE: Zoomers attempts to keep the most accurate records of who volunteers at their events. It s more difficult when volunteering at an event Zoomers does not own. Errors do occur and we encourage each member to contact Zoomerspresident@gmail.com regarding your availability and events you have volunteered. RACE NAME DATE ADULT RACE SE- RIES KIDS RACE SERIES ZOOMERS RE- QUESTED TO PRO- VIDE VOLUNTEERS SRQ SUP & Run 5k Memorial Day 5k/10k Publix Family Fun Day 5k 5/21/16 NO YES 5/30/16 YES 6/4/16 NO YES Firecracker 5k 7/4/16 YES YES Remember the Fallen 5k Myakka River 5k & Half Marathon 9/10/16 YES 11/12/16 YES YES (water stop) Habitat for Humanity Turkey Trot 5k 11/27/16 YES YES (course monitors) Frosty 5k 12/17/16 YES 18 Zoomersrun.com

19 2016 Adult Zoomers Race Series 1/23/16 FOP Fallen Heroes 5k/10k 1/24/16 Suncoast Half Marathon 2/7/16 Sarasota Music Half Marathon 2/13/16 Scrub Jay 5k/10k 2/28/16 Boca Grande 5k 3/5/16 Sharks Tooth 10k 3/12/16 St. Patty 8k 3/19/16 Chocolate Fantasia 7k 4/2/16 Harbour Heights 5k & Half Marathon 4/3/16 Smoothie King 5k 5/30/16 Memorial Day 5k/10k 7/4/16 Firecracker 5k 9/10/16 Remember the Fallen 5k 10/22/16 Trick or Trot 5k 11/12/16 Myakka River 5k & Half Marathon 11/24/16 Habitat for Humanity Turkey Trot 5k 12/10/16 Chick Fil A 5k/10k 12/17/16 Frosty 5k Click the link below for Adult Race Series Scoresheet: 19 Zoomersrun.com

20 Leader Board 2016 Adult Race Series Overall Female Sally Libonati/ Buteena Pfeffer Male John Bates / Mark Stueve Masters Julie Berling John Libonati Grand Masters Marti Stetter Senior Grandmasters Veterans Megan Guarante Jessica Oldfather Christopher Harrington Jacqueline Conniff Ed Gillen Ron Reid For Full results, Rules and Regulations on the 2016 Adult Race Series and also the qualifying Races along with an option to OPT IN to the Race Series, please go to: 20 Zoomersrun.com

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23 Zoomers Race Series 2016 Rules and Regs (Adults) Race Series Points will be awarded as follows: 10 pts Overall Male and Female 8 pts Master Male and Female (age 40+) 8 pts Grand Master Male and Female (age 50+) 8 pts Sr. Grand Master Male and Female (age 60+) 8 pts Veterans Male and Female (age 70+) 6 pts 1 st Place in age group Male and Female 4 pts 2 nd Place in age group Male and Female 3 pts 3 rd Place in age group Male and Female 2 pts completing the Race All races will be considered as part of the race series; however, only your best 6 races will be scored (6 races must be run as a minimum). You must OPT IN to be eligible to earn points for the 2016 Race Series. You can sign up anytime of the year. Once enrolled, you start earning points. If you don t sign up then you don t get any points. To OPT IN, please go to and click on Race Series. Points are NOT retroactive; you will start accumulating points from the time you OPT IN. A confirmation will be sent to you. If you do not get one, contact ZoomersRaceSeries@gmail.com. Whatever Age you are on December 31, 2016, you will be placed in the appropriate age group and you will remain there throughout the Entire race series. This only applies to the Zoomers Race Series Scores. Points are cumulative throughout the year. Only paid and active adult members of Zoomers, over 20 yrs of age, will be awarded points. If your membership is expired, you will be removed from the series scores until membership is renewed and will not earn points for races during that lapse of time. Scores are decided by the Race Director and Timing Company for each race. Zoomers is NOT responsible for race results. Scores will reflect as published for each race. It is the participant s responsibility to locate the volunteer sign in sheet at each volunteer opportunity to sign in. If you do not sign the volunteer sheet, you do not get credit. Volunteer at least (1) of the following Zoomers Volunteer Opportunities: (List Subject to Change as Opportunities Arise): Active Suncoast ½ - Water Stop Harbour Heights 5k & Half Water Stop Myakka River 5k & Half Water Stop Trick or Trot 5k Zoomers Turkey Raffle Run Habitat for Humanity Turkey Trot 5k Racing series point totals will be posted on the Zoomer s website after each race. Mistakes happen, so it is the responsibility of each Race Series participant to check their points and report any discrepancies. Please report any errors to ZoomersRaceSeries@gmail.com If there is a tie, both winners will receive the same award. Awards will be presented at the Annual Awards Banquet. 23 Zoomersrun.com

24 ZOOMERS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RUNNING & TRIATHLON CLUB P.O. Box , Murdock, FL 33938, First Name Last Name Date of Birth Street Address City, State, Zip Membership Fee: Please check one: New Membership Renewal of active membership Returning member (membership expired ) Check box to get newsletter by mail I m interested in volunteering Home Phone Work/Cell Circle Single Family Student 1yr $20 $25 $5 2 yr $35 $45 $10 3yr $50 $65 $15 Business Membership $75 for one year Release: I know that running, biking, swimming & volunteering to work at Club Events & road races is a potentially hazardous activity & that I should not enter & participate unless I am medically able & properly trained. I agree to abide by any race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running this event including but not limited to: falls contact with other participants, the effect of the weather, including low or high temperatures &/or humidity, traffic & the conditions of the course, all such risks being known & appreciated by me. Having read this waiver & knowing these facts & in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, my-self & anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive & release the Road Runners Club of America, the Zoomers Running Club and its Officers, Members & Volunteers, & all Sponsors, their representatives, employees & successors from any & all claims & liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in any Club event or carelessness of the per-sons named in this waiver. Further, I grant to all of the forgoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record while participating in Club events for legitimate purposes. Signature of Primary Member: Date: Referred by : Sign Up Zoomersrun.com P.O. BOX MURDOCK, FL HAVE YOU MOVED? PLEASE BE SURE TO UPDATE YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS SO THAT ZOOMERS CAN KEEP YOU UPDATED TOO! 24 Zoomersrun.com

25 Are you on Facebook? Check out or pages and keep up with what is happening in Zoomers Need people to run with? Zoomers Facebook is the place to go. Members are posting where they are running so you can join. Look for information on the Zoomers Facebook Page!! 25 Zoomersrun.com

26 We hope you have enjoyed this edition of The Finish Line. Join us again in November From the Editors Desk If you would like to submit an article to The Finish Line Newsletter, please it in Word format to by the 20th of the month preceding this monthly newsletter. Please submit to newsletter by October 20 for the November issue. We welcome you to share your personal experiences (running or otherwise), family vacations, photos, etc. Please do keep in mind there is a 300 word limit on all articles. 26 Zoomersrun.com